CLUBS CELEBRATE

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

CLUBS CELEBRATE

TWO SECOND BIRTHDAYS

HOSPITALITY TO SERVICEMEN

In the past year 41,600 meals have been served at the Army, Navy, and Air Force Club, and 16,000 morning and afternoon teas. It is estimated that a minimum of 32,740 men have attended the weekend dances. This last weekend the numbers went up again when large crfiwds attended the club^ for its second birthday celebrations.' ■ . •'.;■ On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings two-tier decorated cakes were ceremoniously cut and distributed. There were short speeches by the chairman and vice-chairman, and replies by men of the forces, with cheers, etc., for the women members of the club. On Saturday night members of the girls' auxiliary presented a colourful ballet, and on Sunday took part in a cleverly staged and costumed pageant, "Britain, and Her Allies." Entrances were made from the overflow ballroom through a doorway draped with Union Jacks and flanked with arrangements of cherry blossoms and fern. The'main, ballroom itself was gay with blossom, and ~ with streamers and V. signs in red, white, and blue. Downstairs in the decorated cafeteria, the tables for high tea, which was provided and served by the girls were arranged in V Special.party fare -was much appreciated. The club was formed shortly after the outbreak of war. On September 7 the R.S.A. gave permission for its rooms to be used and on September 17 the executive was appointed. On October 1, 1939, the club first used the R.S.A. rooms. In 1940 it moved to the bigger premises which it still occupies. • i TRIBUTES TO SPINSTERS. The Spinsters' Club, which was in operation during the last war and which was started again by the present generation at the very beginning of this, also celebrated its second birthday yesterday. The occasion Was an outstanding success and the very large crowd present was evidence of the popularity of this club. Quantities of spring flowers were artistically arranged, and "2nd happy birthday" in blue and silver letters, club posters, and pennants from various cafnps, including one, an Australian "Rising Sun," presented to the club by visiting Australians, were included in the decorations^. The newly-d&cor-ated kitchen- looked spacious and fresh with its cream walls and red and white checked gingham curtains. , Mr. T. C. A. Hislop, Mayor of Wellington, congratulated the girls on the excellent work they were doing, and as a member of the R.S.A. thanked them for their entertainment of uniformed men on leave, 12,500 having enjoyed the club's hospitality free of charge during the past year. The girls did a splendid work, he said. sf or they ran the club themselves, did all the work, provided the food, and did not ask for any assistance from the Patriotic Society or any other organisation. ' Wing Commander T. W. White, Officer Commanding the "R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Rongotai, was also present, and expressed his good wishes to the club. Another special guest was a matron on active service who had also served in the last war and who said she was grateful to have the health, strength, and honour to take part in this. In congratulating the club on its great success, she said that the girls of the city were doing a fine work, for although many were at business, yet they gave their time and money to help in this xvnnderful way. A beautiful three-tiered birthday cake, iced by a member. Miss Betty Hill, was cut with a sword by the president. Mrs. L. M. Hyams. The ceremony was accompanied by musical honours from the guests, a banner depicting the three fighting services and the Merchant Navy being held aloft by a member of such. A meal of cold chicken and lamb, salads, savouries, and a variety.of cakes was served. Ice cream was also served during the afternoon and evening. Music was. provided by Jack Cowdrey's orchestra, arid items were given by Misses Mollie Cooke, Wyn Kindred, and Mrs. C Macdonald, and Messrs. A. Elston (president), J. Wilkinson. E. Dean, and W. Conroy (members of the R.S.A. Tin Hat Club), also a group from the Brooklyn branch of the R.S.A., and Mr. R. Matheson. The club was grateful for contributions and help from Mesdames Gordon Harcourt. . Tfraxwell. Misses V. Wiren. Robertson. Wittich, E. Travers, and-Messrs. Hughes,. A. Moore, Dr. Gow, and others. ' —»-»-"—»■*-■ BEEN COUGHING? Don't let it become chronic, don't let it weaken you. Get busy at once with Baxters Lung Preserver. "Baxters" quickly gets to the root of the trouble, removes irritation, shifts the phlegm, Even if it is only a throat tickle see how quickly "Baxters" will fix it. If vou really want to stop that cough, take "Baxters."—Advt.

. KING'S THEATRE. Bubbling over with the urge to go places and do things, an American sailor ashore is a hard man to keep pace with, judging by the exploits of George Murphy in his latest picture, "The Navy Steps Out," which is showing at the King's Theatre. Those who remember him as the mostly serious person in "Little Nellie Kelly" will get a big surprise and a bigger laugh at him as Coffee Pot, a sailorman who is geared in high all the time. STATE THEATRE. In "Lady Hamilton," which is the main attraction at the State Theatre, the screen has brought to life one of the .greatest historical romances of all time—that between Lady Emma Hamilton, wife of; the British Ambassador at Naples, and Lord Nelson. Vivien Leigh's portrayal of - the name part stamps her reputation as an actress. The part of Nelson is played by Laurence Olivier. The supporting picture introduces Jack Hulbert in one of his tuneful comedies. ■.-- ---: PLAZA THEATRE. ■"•; The popular arid capable actress Ingrid Bergman returns to the screen in her finest b role to date in "Adam Had Four Sons," which heads the bill at the Plaza Theatre. Her leading man is Warner Baxter, who acts right up to the high standard set by Miss Bergmat. ; The. theme of the film is. a fight between two women to win the affections of a family of four men. The story is based on the novel 'Legacy" by Charles Bonner. TUDOR THEATRE. "Major Barbara," Wendy Hiller and Rex Harrison; "The Honeymoon's Over," Stuart Erwin and Marjorie Weaver. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Topical in Its appeal because of its blend of humour with military life, "Caught in the Draft" has' earned a second week at the St. James Theatre. Rollicking Bob Hope is the hero, and Dorothy Lamour does not seem as out of place as one might think as a civilised heroine. There are first-class supports, including a late newsreel of President Roosevelt. DE LUXE THEATRE. Both of the main features on ,the new bill at the De Luxe -Theatre are calculated to provide thrills and excitement sufficient to galvanise the most jaded of film fans. "Murder in Soho" is a crime story which, as a refreshing change, has an English setting. Thrills and adventures of a different kind characterise "Men of the Timberlands," the second feature on the programme, and in this are starred Richard Arlen and Andy Devine. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A laugh-provoking programme of unusual merit is screening at the Paramount Theatre in "Bringing Up Baby" and "Band Wagon." Cary Grant and Katharine 'Hepburn are the stars of "Bringing Up Baby," which is aptly described as a domestic comedy with a difference. "Band Wagon" carries- on the hilarity with diminutive Arthur Askey at the peak of his form as a front-rank comedian and six-foot-two Richard ("Stinker") Murdoch as his foil. PRINCESS THEATRE. "The Ghost Cornes Home," Frank Morgan and Ann Rutherford; "The Indian Nation," Richard Dix and Florence Rice. REX THEATRE. "Tarzan Finds a Son" and "Frozen Limits." ROXY THEATRE. "The Ghost of St. Michael's," Will Hay and Claude Hulbert; "Las Vegas Nights." 1 TIVOLI THEATRE. By far the most thrilling story of adventure ever attempted on the screen is "North-west Passage," which is showing at. the Tivoli Theatre. Filmed entirely in Technicolor, "North-west Passage" presents Spencer Tracy in his most virile role. "Smashing the Money Ring" is the second feature. RIVOLI THEATRE. A beautiful young girl is induced against her wishes to assist .a reckless adventuress fleece rich playboys bf their money in "Play Girl," showing at the Rivoli, in- which Kay Francis is starred as the''adventuress. James Ellison has the masculine lead. "The Dead End Kids on Dress Parade," a Warner Bros, picture starring the "Dead End Kids," is also showing. SUBURBAN ENTERTAINMENTS. Regal (Karori) .-"That Uncertain Feeling," Melvyn Douglas, Merle Oberon; "Secret Service of the Air." Empire (Island Bay).—"Back Street," Charles Boyer, Margaret Sullavan; "Dr. Christian Meets the Women," | Jean Hersholt. Edgar Kennedy. , Ascot (Newtown).—"Old Bill and j Son"; "Tall, Dark, and Handsome," Cesar Romero, Charlotte Greenwood. Kinema (Kilbirnie) .-r"No, No, Nanette," Anna Neagle, .Richard Carlson; "Dr. Cyclops." King George (Lower Hutt) .—"Waterloo Bridge," Vivien Leigh, Robert Baylor. , . Vogue. (Brooklyn) .—"The Tnai of Mary Dugan," Robert Young, Laraine Bay; "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby," Johnny Downs, Peggy Moran. . ~_ Prince Edward (Woburn).— Too Busy To Work," the Jones Famil?; "New Moon" Nelson Eddy, Jeanette Macdonald. . „_, . _ De Luxe (Lower Hutt) .-"Tlie Return of Frank James," Henry Fonda, Jackie Cooper; "Melody for Three," Jean Hersholt. „ ~ . Palace (Petone).—"The Face Behind the Mask," Peter Lorre; Sh— Ihe Octopus," Hugh Herbert, Allen JenkiGrand (Petone) - "The fiddle Watch," Jack Buchanan; ' The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance," Warren WilU Capitol (Miramar) --"VisV^J^f Reuters," Edward G. Robinson; "Slightly Tempted," Hugh Herbert, Peggy Ms r tate (Petone).-"Boom Town," Spence'r Tracy. Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr.