BUSIER THAN EVER

Evening Post, Volume CXXXII, Issue 84, 6 October 1941, Page 4

BUSIER THAN EVER

CITY CLUBS FOR MEN ON

LEAVE

AIRMEN ENTERTAIN AT

Y.M.C.A,

Now that so many units of the Forces are concentrated at Trentham Camp the city hospitality centres for men on leave are finding themselves busier than they have ever been. There was a big gathering at the Y.M.C.A. for the soldiers' tea yesterday, which was served by members of the Girls' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. The programme was provided by members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band, and included a flute solo by L.A.C. B.offa with violin accompaniment by Corporal Gallaway; a song by Flight Lieutenant Churchill (padre, Rongotai Station); a cornet solo by Corporal Geard: vocal duet by Flight Lieutenants Gladstone Hill (who was chairman) and Churchill; and violin solo by Sergeant Cooper; saxophone items by L.A.C. Floyd. L.A.C. McCaw, and Flight. Sergeant Simpson; piano solo by Sergeant Thurkettle, string trio, the players being Corporal Gallaway, L.A.C. Floyd, and Sergeant Thurkettle; clarinet solo by L.A.C McCaw; saxophone solo, Flight Sergeant Simpson; and vocal solo by Private Bert Grenfell. The pianist was Mr. J. Mann and the community song leader Mr. H. Hindle. The birthday cake for October was donated by Mrs. Stronach Paterson. MANY WILLING HELPERS. The crowds who attend the National Club each week do not decrease. On Saturday Misses Margaret Cooper and Josephine Russell, of the National Union, were hostesses, assisted by Misses Ruth Pavitt, Peg Bryan, Sydney and Joan Vander Bergh, Nola McDougall, Hazel Harcourt,. Betty Lloyd, and M. K. Kupli. In the kitchen Miss J. Mason was convener, assisted by Misses E. Clifford and M. L. Smith. Yesterday members of the Wellington South electorate were in charge. Mrs. J. H. Mcllroy was convener, assisted by Mesdames A. S. Moriey, J. W. Collins, V. H/ Dunford, F. T. Beales, M. E. Chatfield, V. Brown, and Misses B. Collins. Peggy Cooper, and Jean Wilkinson. ■ GIfTS OF HAMPERS. The A.N.A. Club, with crowds at its birthday celebrations swelling its attendances, had an exceptionally busy weekend. Gifts of food were therefore doubly welcome. Hampers were gratefully acknowledged from the Air Force Relations (Hawke's Bay), Air Force Relations (Masterton), Mataikona Ladies' Guild (Tinui), Mrs. W. B. "Gillies. Totatara Flats (Ma'sterton), and Mrs. Gilbertson (Hastings). A MOTHER'S APPRECIATION. A gesture much appreciated by the girls of Webby's Club was that of a mother of a boy serving overseas, who called during the weekend with a gift of cakes. Her son had been a frequent visitor to the club. As usual, the rooms were crowded with servicemen and the guests included a number of men from the Merchant Navy and soldiers invalided home. On Saturday Miss Aileen. Stevens was in charge in the absence through illness; of the vicepresident, Mrs. Toop, to whom flower^ were sent. ' The orchestrarplkyed Sllthe latest hits, and novelty dances and other items were also popular. On Sunday the secretary and girls served a savoury tea to another large crowd. DANCING POPULAR. 1 On Saturday at the Y.W.C.A. games and community singing were held in the hall before tea, and afterwards the men and their partners spent the rest of the evening dancing, the hall being filled to its capacity. Yesterday a short service was conducted by Colonel Hayes and Mr. Roy Hill gave an entertainment of moving pictures interspersed with items. Those who assisted in the waiting and kitchen arrangements included members, of the home science alumni, girls from the Y.W.C.A. residence, from A. and T. Burt, and the T. and G. Society. The Y.F.H. Club is grateful to the many voluntary helpers and to those persons and firms whose donations make these gatherings possible. TOC H CROWDED. ! The Toe H Servicemen's Club was crowded at the weekend. Many men attended the Friday night dance,' and at their request a dance was held on Saturday night. It has now been decided to hold dances on Friday and Saturday nights in future. Sunday was a busy day for those who provided meals. In the evening programme Mr. Casey presented a picture programme, and Jim Davidson and Don Richardson gave piano accordion items. Next Sunday night a concert is to be given by the "Tin Hat" Club. THE CINDERELLAS. Bright entertainment was provided at the Cinderella Club. The informal evening on Friday was well patronised. Miss Olive Fordham being in charge of games and* dancing. The clubrooms were open on Sunday afternoon and evening, and a delicious home-made tea was dispensed by Misses Kath. Crist, Ella Catherwood, and helpers. After tea, Mrs. Allen's band provided music for those in a dancing mood, and songs given by Mr. Max Blake were very much enjoyed. Pianoforte solos and an extra were contributed by Private Bell. Other members on duty were Misses Nell Burns, D. Stilwell, S. Riggs, M. Alex--1 ander, Joy Allen, Lina Atkinson, and June Cole. j HOT MEALS A FEATURE. I The Catholic Services Club also had an extremely busy weekend. The home-cooked hot meals served were a feature and were much appreciated by the men. Everyone appeared to be in bright spirits, and assisted by lively music supplied by Mrs. Doherty, Miss Harrington, and Mr. Moloney, the entertainment went with a swing on all three days the club was open. Mrs. Lane, Misses Norah Harrington, Pat O'Halloran. Kathleen Stevens, Norah Mclnerny, and Winefride Delaney, of the Hibernian Society, were hostesses. Sergeant F. bHennessey and L.A.C. McAleer made capable masters of ceremonies.