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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 130, 28 November 1940, Page 16

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A Christmas Party. The final meeting of the Lower Hutt branch of the Federation of Townswomen's Guilds took the form of a Christmas party, with a varied and bright afternoon's entertainment. A well-stocked stall of Christmas novelties drew excellent custom, and the R.S.A. building fund will benefit accordingly. The musical programme included two pianoforte solos by Mrs. S. E. Lawn, a veteran pianist of 84; vocal solos by Mrs. A. J. Webster, a duet by Mrs. B. Gandell and Mrs. A. Johnstone, and a musical monologue by Mrs. J. Harrington. Mrs.- L. Turner was accompanist. Two comedy sketches were presented by members of the drama circle, Mesdames I. McGregor, Craig, J. Harrington, and I. Webb. Mrs. Gibson Young gave a talk on "Life in Burma." Mrs. W. O. Neas, president of the guild, presented shoulder sprays to the performers, and to the conveners of the various circles. Next week the crafts circle, under the leadership of Mrs. C. Young, plan an unusual undertaking in devoting the whole of Tuesday to a "slipper and moccasin drive," when nimble fingers will transform dozens of discarded felt hats into cosy footwear for the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild. i Puppets Amuse Victoria League. { Unusual entertainment was offered "Victoria League members this wee"k when Miss Molly Davies presented a puppet show. The marionettes, one of which represented Paderewski and others, ballet -dancers, had been made by Miss Davies herself and the tiny figures were manipulated by Misses Davies, Agnes Thurston, Joan Fanning, and Mrs. Atkinson. Mrs. Walter Duncan > sang a bracket of four songs to Mrs. G. Spink's accompaniment, Mrs. Spink also playing solos. Before supper the president, Mrs. J. A. Doctor, thanked those who had entertained, and the audience for its support.

To Bid Farewell. A combined farewell and birthday party was given recently at the home of Mrs. P. McDonald, Oriental Bay. Her daughters, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Anyon, were hostesses in the absence of their mother, who is visiting Sydney. The guest of honour was Mr. John Keith May, of Corawallen Station, Australia, who, with his mother, visited Wellington for the Exhibition, extending their stay in order to tour I the North and South Islands. Music, i dancing, and games were enjoyed by the guests. Many souvenirs were given Mrs. May and her son, who are leaving shortly on their return to Australia. A toast, proposed by Mr. Anyon, was responded to by Mr. May.

For Suburban Plunket Funds

A sale of work, organised by the Island Bay Plunket Committee, in the Masonic Hall, was opened recently by Mrs. Douglas Whyte, a member of the Wellington Central committee. Mrs. Whyte asked for continued and generous financial support for the fine work of the Plunket nurses, who gave long hours of service to care for the babies. In the evening an excellent programme was presented by small pupils of Miss Shardlow, and by Misses McEwen, Natalie Wallace, and Miss Gracie Kerr. The stallholders were Mesdames de Woolf, Dreyfeldt, Eaton, Futter, Janson, Johnson, MacLeod, Irving, Collier, Morgan, R. White, Beyer, Redican, Patterson, and Anton. Root of Social Problems. An addres.s on the social welfare work in New Zealand as it concerned women and children was given recently by Mrs. E. Coventry, J.P., to the Theosophical Women's Association. The speaker considered that lack of knowledge was at the root of most problems. She said that women's lack of knowledge of where to turn for help and advice and of their rights or responsibilities.under the law, was amazing, and that was where the work of her society, that for the prevention of cruelty to women and children, was so valuable.

Another 120 Tins of Barley Sugar.

With a membership of over 200, the Petone branch of the Union of Townswomen's Guilds (Inc.) found it necessary to hold the final meeting for the year in a larger hall, and the use of the V.M.C.A. clubrooms in Cuba Street for the occasion was greatly appreciated. Bowls of tall blue delphiniums offset with pink poppies and others of massed rhododendrons made striking decorations. The president, Mrs. C. G. Noble, announced that another 120 tins of barley sugar had been supplied and packed by the guild to be sent forward to Mrs. J. C. Burns for inclusion in soldiers' parcels. A letter was read from Mrs. Kerr, the club's former pianist, who has been for some time in hospital, thanking the guild for kindness extended to her there and conveying the season's greetings. Miss M. Williamson was appointed pianist ana Miss E. Caley was thanked for her valuable assistance. Songs were sung by Mesdames K. Look and P. Hyndeman, elocutionary items were given by Miss Carte and Mrs. E. Green. The singing circle, under the conductorship of Mrs. W. E. Gould, contributed a bracket of glees, and the drama circle an entertaining play. A special tea was served, and included a beautiful Christmas cake presented by the executive officers, Mrs. C. G. Noble (presi-

A Lower Hutt Christmas Party Raises Funds For New R.S.A. Building—Rain Causes Transfer To Garage Of Wanganui Garden Fair—Petone Women Keep Up The Supply Of Barley Sugar For Soldiers' Parcels

Dance For Air Force "Queen."

Twenty-first Birthday Celebrated.

dent), Mrs. E. J. Brownie (secretary), and Mrs. D. Fen ton (treasurer). Floral tributes were presented to all the performers. Salads and Summer Diet. Miss A. E. Lorimer gave a lecture on salads and summer diet at the recent meeting of the 'Food Value' League. The dietary value of salads should not depend on lettuce but parsley should be added to enhance the vitamin C content, Miss Lorimer contended. The vitamin C content of the usual lettuce

salad was. not sufficient to meet the daily requirement. The addition of parsley, however, would correct this deficiency. The rpeaker gave many recipes to an appreciative audience and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

More than sixty people attended a most successful dance held recently at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Guise in Northland as part of the queen carnival being conducted in that suburb in aid of the patriotic funds, and as a result of the dance the candidature of Miss Joan Gapes, representing the Air Force, should be advanced considerably. The guests enjoyed a buffet supper after dancing to pianoaccordion music by Mr. Wearne.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bates entertained 90 guests •at the Horticultural Hall, Lower Hutt, recently, on the occasion of the coming of age of their youngest daughter, Patricia. The guest of honour wore a picture frock of Swiss dotted muslin trimmed with lace. Mrs. Bates received the guests, assisted by her daughters, Mesdames G. S. Poland and S. R. Jones. Mr. J. Simon was master of ceremonies, and the musical arrangements were made by Sergeant W. Jones and Mr. S. Jones. £373 Raised in Spite of Rain.

Although heavy rain all day completely upset the excellent arrangements made for the combined Wanganui women's "Army, Navy, and Air Force Fair," planned for Cook's Gardens, stalls were hastily erected in a roomy garage, and "business as usual" was carried on, states "The Post's" representative. The excellent result was £373, which would easily have been doubled had the sports programme been carried out on a fine day. Mrs. Henry Keesing officially opened the fair, and remarked on the fine team work displayed in organising the function. The sports programme is to be held on a future evening.

Farewell to President. The vice-presidents and committee of the Eastbourne branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds (Inc.) met at Mrs. T. Ronayne's home recently to bid farewell to Mrsl F. Craig, president. Mrs. S. Robinson, secretary, expressed the guild's regret at the loss of so energetic and successful an officer and presented Mrs. Craig with a beautiful bouquet of roses. Mrs. Ronayne (acting treasurer) presented Mrs. Craig with a handsome knot of polished wood in the form of an inkwell and pen with a silver plate suitably inscribed, from the members of the guild. Theatrical Boom in England. At the time of writing, the only "living" entertainment in the London West End, stated an English writer in September, is a non-stop variety show at the Windmill, Piccadilly, which closes at 9 o'clock. It is much patronised by soldiers and airmen on leave. The chorus girls sleep on the

premises so as to avoid falling shrapnel or bombs in the perilous night streets. There is a theatrical boom in the provinces, however, and many London shows have gone out on tour. This London vacuum also means that stars are available for the radio and for filmmaking. Michael Redgrave, John Gielgud, Diana Wynyard, Peggy Ashcroft, John Clements, and Constance Cummings are all filming at the moment.