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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 129, 27 November 1940, Page 12

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No Drastic Changes In Uniform.

Miss N. G. Isaac, principal of the Wellington East Girls' College, in her monthly report to the Board of Governors, refers to the matter of the school uniform. "From time to time there arise comments in the newspapers about college uniforms," she states. "I should like the Board of Governors to know that the staff and I review uniform details from time to time, and this year, in addition, the ladies' auxiliary and I have discussed the matter from various angles at several of their monthly meetings at the school. Such discussions are helpful. We are agreed that the time is not opportune for considering any drastic changes. This year, however, I am putting into the prospectus what has been previously taken for granted— that the school will sanction any modifications necessitated by unusual conditions or by very hot weather. The ladies' auxiliary have "a small fund to draw on for helping to provide uniforms for girls whose fathers are on active service."

Woodford House Fete Raises £700.

Miss Holland, principal of Woodford House, reports that as a result of the Woodford House fete held recently, a profit of £700 clear has been realised after the payment of all expenses, states an exchange. One quarter of this £700 will be divided among the Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North branches of the Red Cross Societies, and the remaining three-quarters will be spent on the purchase of New Zealand honey for the Navy. The first instalment of the honey has already left New Zealand.

Twelve Years' Voluntary Service.

At the annual meeting yesterday of the Wellington Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary, Mrs. J. C. Webb, a vicepresident, was specially commended for her work during the last twelve years in visiting lonely patients. She was elected supervisor of the visiting group which is to be convened in 1941 by Mrs. King. Mrs. Webb reported that a piano costing £22 had been purchased for the Island Bay Convalescent Home, the sum spent being £7 in excess of the auxiliary's grant. One member had collected £5 to meet this deficit, and Mrs. Webb's request for a further grant of £2 was complied with.

Reminiscences Interest Lady Galway. The Home for Aged Needy, Newtown, was visited yesterday morning by her Excellency Lady Galway, when she inspected the home and conversed with many of the inmates. Her interest in their memories of the early days was much appreciated. The chairman of trustees. Mr. George Pelherick, women of the trust, and the matron received her Excellency, who was presented with a bouquet of roses by the women in the home, and entertained at morning tea by the trustees and staff. Mr. Petherick thanked Lady Galway for her visit and for consenting to forward a picture of Lord Galway and herself to the home, which already has one of Sir Charles and Lady Fergusson. Soldiers and Airmen at the Y.W.C.A. The usual friendly atmosphere prevailed when the Y.W.C.A. was open to soldiers and airmen during the weekend. An enjoyable tea dance was held on Saturday, while on Sunday singing was led by Colonel Hayes who, after tea, showed an interesting film. The Wellington Working Men's Club Orchestral Concert Party gave an excellent performance. The following members of the party, which was under the leadership of Mr. F. Chapman, gave separate items:—Mrs. M. Brown and Mr. S. Burden (violin duet), Mrs. A. Stout (elocutionary items), Mr. F. L. Cunliffe (novelties), and Mr. Spencer Cambourn (piano-accordion solos). Mr. Cambourn also led community singing. Weekend helpers and hostesses included Mesdames R. Gardner, R. S. Mclnnes, de Shwyber, P. Robson, R. A. Mai'tin, Craig, Leslie, Edgar, Roberts, and Woolley, Misses A. D. Rennie, Anyon, E M. Bennell, and Joan Curry, also members of the Karori ladies' gym class, girls from the Railway and Electricity Departments, and members of the Y.W.C.A. clubs. Valuable assistance was given by Messrs. Martin, Robson, Craig, Taylor, Grigg, and Tenet.

York Bay Garden Fete on Saturday.

In the beautiful grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Atkinson's residence at York Bay a garden fete is to be held next Saturday. This fete, which will be the result of weeks of preparation, is a special effort on the part of the York Bay Sewing Guild, as a contribution to war funds. For many years the guild has worked with generous diligence on behalf of various charitable institutions in Wellington, and it will continue to do so in order that these institutions will not be overlooked in the greater press of war work. It feels, however, the need to make this contribution to the war effort. The fete is to be opened at 2 p.m. by Miss M. E. Richmond. There will be numerous stalls, and children will find an additional attraction in trips about the bay in the Mayflower. Two water-colours, by Miss Jean Mackay and Mr. Esmund Atkinson, have.been presented for an art union in connection with the fete.

Principal's Statement Regarding College Girls' Uniform—Her Excellency Visits Old People's Home—Honey For The Navy Purchased With Funds Raised By School Fete

Next Sunday at "Homewood."

Valuable Books Safe in London,

By the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. B. Sutherland, Homewood Avenue, Karori, a Christmas carol afternoon will be held at their residence, "Homewood," on Sunday, December 1, in aid of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association. Amid the surroundings of the beautiful garden it is anticipated that several thousand people will join in the singing of the carols which will be led by the Boys' Institute Band and the Bohemian Choir. All the attracttions of "Homewood" will be open to the public, including tennis courts, swimming bath, conservatories, winter gardens, ferneries, and the aviaries. Tea, as well as cool drinks and light refreshments will be available. Further particulars are advertised in this issue.

The origin of the Welsh people and of the language was described by the president recently at a meeting.of the Welsh Society. He assured the gathering that the three valuable volumes on the Welsh race at the British Museum were safely preserved from bombs. An interesting programme was given by Mr. Norman Grenfell, the Rev. Mr. Skuse, and Miss Jean Dinnie, Miss Sybil Campbell acting as accompanist. Community singing was held before supper.

Arts and Crafts Exhibit Tomorrow.

Miss Amy Kane will perform the opening ceremony of the annual exhibition of the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Pioneer Club, which will be held in the clubrooms tomorrow afternoon, when members and their friends are invited to be present. A special feature will be the "bring and buy" stall, the proceeds of which will go to the soldiers' comfort fund.