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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 108, 2 November 1940, Page 14

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School's Combined Patriotic Effort,

Much enthusiasm was shown recently at Wellington Girls' College when the pupils, members of the staff, old girls, and parents united in an effort to raise funds for patriotic purposes. Everyone worked hard to make the effort a success and as a result the sum of £100 has been handed to the Wellington Patriotic Council; £20 of this amount, was contributed by the old girls and represents the proceeds from a concert organised and presented by members of the old girls' association under the leadership of the president, Mrs. W. O. Urquhart. The balance of the £100 was raised by a "Victory Fair" organised by the Parents' Association, assisted by members of the staff and pupils of the college.

Dance Recital Soon,

Under the title of "The Show Goes On," the pupils of the Margaret Oates Studio of Dancing will present their annual recital in the. Concert Chamber on Saturday, November 23. Some very colourful ballets, trios, duos, and solos will be staged. The juniors will be seen in "The Dolly's Wedding" and the senior class will take part in "Sea Moods." The box plan is filling rapidly and patrons are advised to reserve their seats at Constable's Corner, Courtenay Place.

Academy Exhibition at the Art Gallery.

Invitations have been issued by the Council of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts for an evening function at the National Art Gallery next Wednesday, when a programme of vocal and instrumental items arranged by Mrs. Charles McDonald and Mr. W. S. Wauchop will be given. Those taking part will be Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kemp (vocal duets), Mrs. Walter Duncan, Mrs. Palmer, Miss Ida Lockwood (violinist), Miss Janet Stirling, and Mrs. Craig MacKenzie (dramatic recitation). The accompanists will be Mrs. George Spink and Miss Lois Ramsay. After the concert there will be an opportunity to view the annual exhibition pictures and supper will be available in. the gallery. TiTe art union will be drawn during the evening.

Cambridge Terrace "Rainbow Fair."

The annual sale of work of the Cambridge Terrace Congregational Ladies' Guild is to be opened on Wednesday, November 6, at 2.30 p.m., and will be called the "Rainbow Fair." The sale will continue in the evening and on Thursday afternoon and evening. A good programme of entertainment will take place each night. There is to be a cooking competition, and the stalls will be heavily stocked with an excellent variety of goods.

St. Peter's Parish Bazaar.

Lady Shirtcliffe will open the annual bazaar and sale of work, which will be held in connection with St. Peter's Parish on Tuesday, November 5, opening at 2.45 p.m. There will be the usual stalls and many articles suitable for Christmas gifts may be purchased. Good entertainment will be provided in the evenings. On Tuesday dancing items will be given, as well as an amusing one-act play. On Wednesday moving pictures will be shown by Miss Cooper.

Record of Useful Work.

I Mrs. J. Henderson presided at the I annual meeting of the Women's Service Guild (Inc.), held on Tuesday ; afternoon. The report disclosed an excellent record of useful work accomplished, and the hon. treasurer's financial report indicated a satisfactory position. The election of officers for 1941 resulted as follows:—President, Mrs. J. Henderson; hon. treasurer, Mrs. E. A. Israel; hon. secretary, Mrs. B. Whyte; and publicity, Mrs. P. Lowe. Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring officers and the Press. It was decided to allocate a sum of money for the purchase of Christmas gifts for women patients in Porirua Mental Hospital, and also to pay one guinea to the Provincial Patriotic Fund.

"Bring-and-Buy" at Eastbourne.

Conspicuous success attended a "bring-and-buy" afternoon organised recently by the auxiliary committee of the Eastbourne Returned Soldiers' Association. The sale was held in St. Albans Hall. One of the most interesting stalls was the "white elephant," because the gifts donated for it were diverse and a number were valuable. The funds of the auxiliary, which will be devoted to useful and necessary work in keeping with the times, were swelled by an appreciable sum. The stallholders were: Mesdames Hollis and Carew (sweets), D. G. and W. Wilson and Battersby (produce), Martin and Manning (afternoon tea), Girdlestone ("white eleph<pit">. and J. D. Hicks (cakes).

Wellington Girls' College Raises £100 For Patriotic Council—Concert on Monday to Help London Air-raid Victims—Soldiers Entertained by Belmont Residents.

Belmont Patriotic Evening,

War Service Auxiliary,

Pink Wool for Soldiers' Scarves

Belmont put its best foot forward when an entertainment was provided recently by many helpers under the auspices of the Belmont soldiers' entertainment committee. From 8 to 10 p.m. was filled with a variety programme, the performance including "The Samoaiians," Mrs. Eds'er ("Yodelling Girl"), Mr. Will Henley (novelty turn), Mr. Harry Rolstoti (lightning sketch artist), Mrs. Matheson (songs),v"Misses Wellington . (piano dtTqt), Misses Pauline and Clarice Brown (songs and recitations), the Taita Women's Institute dramatic circle (a play).. In all, there were about twenty performers. After supper music for general dancing was supplied 'by the Sunshine band, and during an interlude Miss Heather Wright and her sister gave a dance item. The high light of the evening was the presentation of farewell gifts from the Belmont residents to two local men who will be going overseas, Mr. Hector Lorrett and Mr. Earl Payne. Mr. Harry Smith conveyed the good wishes and appreciation of the residents. The recipients ' replied and were roundly cheered. ' The financial object of the evening, which was to raise funds for Christmas cheer for the Belmont soldiers overseas, was fully attained.

Members of the Women's War Service Auxiliary are very enthusiastic about the programme of training, both in physical fitness and also in the special types, of war work for which they have volunteered. Next week's activities are advertised in this issue.

"The wool being sent to us by the Government to make garments for soldiers would put Jacob's coat to shame," said Miss B. E. Carnachan at a meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Patriotic Committee recently, states the "New Zealand Herald." Miss Carnachan produced samples of green, pink, and multi-coloured wools which had been received. She pointed out that the correct colours were being supplied for the Navy and Air Force, while men in the army had to put up with these colours. Miss E. Melville said pink scarves and mittens would scarcely be suitable for the Army. It was decided to make representations to the Government to obtain khaki wool.

Their Excellencies' Children to Attend,

The Governor-General's children will be present at the vocal and instrumental concert to be presented next Monday, November 4, in the Blue Triangle Hall. All the proceeds will b~ donated towards relieving distress among the homeless victims of London's air raids. Under the baton of Mr. H. Temple White, items will be given by the Wellington Girls' and Boys' Choirs, while instrumental selections will be rendered by a popular trio. -A children's cantata in two acts will form the second portion of the programme. A limited number of tickets is available at Chas. Begg and Co.. or from members of the choirs.

Staff Entertained at Dance

I The staff and friends of the Phoenix Co-operative Tailoring Society were entertained"* at the firm's annual dance recently in the Pharmacy Hall. The committee comprised Mrs. Twist, Misses D. Linn and E. Bond, and Messrs. J. West brook and J. H. Dodd, and their chief helpers were Mesdames Show, J Bailey, Rogerson, Misses Sandford, Bryan, Price, Whitehouse, and Nicholson, and Mr. Goodacre. Songs by Miss Joan Orr and songs and tap dances by Master Allen Vann were high lights of the, evening. Mr. T. L. Boustridge spoke on behalf of the directors. Mr. Moore was master of ceremonies.

Hallowe'en at Pioneer Club.

Solo dancing, songs, recitations, and comedy sketches formed the basis of the vaudeville show arranged by Mrs. Anne Lane for the Pioneer Club's recent Hallowe'en party. The finale of the programme, which entertained a large audience for two hours, was a tableau in which England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales were represented with a central John Bull. Mrs. Duncan sang "There'll Always be an England." Mrs. Macdonald was at, the piano. Mrs. Weston (Paraparaumu) was a guest of honour. The money collected went towards the supply of comforts for the soldiers.