HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 105, 30 October 1940, Page 12

HERE AND THERE

Labour Night Ball. The annual ball of the Moera branch of the New Zealand Labour Party, held in the Horticultural Hall at Lower Hutt on Monday evening, came as a gay and enjoyable ending to a day oa which so many holiday plans were literally "washed out." In the large hall, where the stage had been effectively decorated, the many pretty frocks of the dancers created a cheerful scene enlivened by the music of an excellent orchestra. Supper, in relays to accommodate the large attendpnee, which numbered over 300, was served in the small hall. The guests of honour, the Hon. Waltei Nash and Mrs. Nash and Mr. H. E. Combs, M.P., were received by the president, Mr. J. H. Dunn, and Mrs. Dunn. Mrs. Nash was wearing a lovely gown of copper brocaded with gold and a squirrel wrap, and Mrs. Dunn's frock was of black georgette worn under a smart i matching velvet jacket. The committee and helpers included the secretary, Mrs. E. Douglas, Mesdames J. H. Dunn, A. E. Sergent, W. Nicholls, H. Fairclough, F. Moore, R. Sukroo, F. M. Cook, A. Benson, and W. Hall, and Messrs. A. Douglas, and V. Gjerson (masters of ceremonies), J. Perry, L. Turner, W. Hall, A. E. Sergent, A. Sukroo, C. Sukroo, and S. Jones. Miss Valeric Nicholls and Miss Iris Moore were in charge of the refreshment bar in the ballroom, A Musical Treat in Store. An opportunity to enjoy a vocal and musical treat and to assist London air raid victims at the same time is afforded to all music lovers by attending a special concert to be presented on Monday, November 4, in the Blue Triangle Hall. This entertainment consists mainly of items by the Wellington Girls' and Boys' Choirs under the baton of Mr. H. Temple White. Instrumental items are interspersed in the programme, the second part of which is a children's cantata in.two acts entitled "Sunbeam." The Windsor Club. The Windsor Club chose for their fortnightly reading a three-act play by Max Catto called "Green Waters." The play was well cast and much enjoyed. Those taking part were Mrs Flaws, Miss Roma Topp, and Messrs. John Lobley, Les. Birnie, Herb. Porter, Eric North, Charles Southward, and Eric Flaws. Stage directions were read by Shirley King. Also present were Mesdames Porter, Bagnall, and Sinclair, Misses Shirley Sinclair and Dorothy Bagnall, Messrs. Vie. Mewhinney and Vernon Avery. The reading was followed by supper and a social half-hour. Red Cross Sale. j Funds for the Red Cross Social Club's annual sale of work were augmented recently by an entertainment held at the home of Mrs. C. Adams,. Miramar. Songs were given by Mrs. Appleton, Mrs. McKenrich, and Miss Joan McKane-Wallace. The accompanist was Mrs. Barry. The club president thanked Mrs. Adams for her generous hospitality, from which the sweet stall would ultimately benefit. The club, it was stated, was working hard for the sale's success, from which funds will be devoted to the normal activities of the Wellington centre. The Every-Other-Wednesday Circle. Original lyrics, written by Mrs. Rosa Knight and set to music by Mr. Temple White, formed part of the programme of a recent meeting of the Every-Other-Wednesday Circle, Pioneer Club. These were admirably sung by Miss Myra Sawyer, accompanied by Mrs. K. Fowles. Both authoress and singer were warmly congratulated. Mrs. J. Thornley also entertained the audience with her experiences on an Eastern tour. Circle members present were Miss A; Woodhouse (president), Mesdames E. J. Moore, Weir, H. Hanson, J. Dickinson, K. McDonald, A. Daniel, and Misses R. Harvey, J. Forsyth, and V. Dawn (circle secretary). | Preparations for Rose Day. Thirty-five thousand roses have been made in preparation for Rose Day, November 8. Rose Day has been held annually for 16 years, and many of the women who are working for Rose Day this year have done similar work every year since the street day was first held. Their labours consist not only of selling paper roses on the streets but also of making the flowers in the preceding months. Half of the proceeds go to the R.S.A. and the other half is distributed among the Red Cross Society, the St. John Ambulance Association, the Women's National Reserve, and the South Africa?i Veterans' Association. Ilutaital Townswomen Entertained. The Hataitai branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds (IncO met recently. Mrs. E. Russell, president, welcomed visitors from three other branches. Items were given by the choir, accompanied by Mrs. Searle, and an amusing sketch by Mesdames Sherwood, Jesson, Cain, and C. Chambers. Songs were sung by Mrs. Irvine, and duets by Mesdames Duncan and Ewen, accompanied by Mrs. Cook. The Lyric Players presented a one-act play, those taking part being Mesdames Cook, Duncan, Ewen, Loadsman, and Chambers. Flowers were presented to Mesdames Bligh, Chambers, Russell, Jessen, Searle. and Spackman. and to those who contributed to the programme. Garments for the refugees were on view. A special afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Organ and helpers. Women's Movements Combine. It was decided at the recent meeting of the Manakau Women's Institute to amalgamate with the W.D.F.U.,-for the purpose of holding a shop day in Levin for patriotic funds. Mrs. Wright gave a demonstration on baskets made from Watsonia leaves, and flowers made from candle ends. The ninth birthday cake of the institute was made by Mrs. Robinson, who presided at the meeting, and was iced by Miss Weaver.