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Patriotic Work at Lyall Bay. ; At a recent meeting *of the Lyall Bay Patriotic Committee, the secretary reported that 250 parcels had been packed during the year. The president, Mrs. C. Tilyard, had distributed approximately 101b of wool per month to Lyall Bay ladies, who devoted much time to knitting, and also to pupils of the Lyall Bay School, whosehelp with the knitting . was much appreciated. The committee extended thanks to all who had contributed to the success of their various functions during the year. Residential Nursery. The committee of the Residential Nursery regrets that owing to the nursery being full no more "emergency cases" can be taken for a fortnight. W.C.T.U. District Annual Convention. The district annual convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held at Johnsonville recently was attended by many enthusiastic members. Reports from almost all branches showed that good work was being done. Excellent contributions in money and clothing have been received for work among sailors in the Sailors' Rests in Timaru and New Plymouth. Reports also show that all departments are^ carrying on their work, such as anti-gambling, youth work, hospital visiting, Band of Hope, etc. The supplement to the "White Ribbon" has been distributed in Sunday schools and temperance teaching has been given there. It was arranged that by invitation the executive would meet at Lower Hutt in November. Mrs. Perryman was welcomed back after her absence through illness. An appreciation of the work of two splendid readers, Mesdames W. R. Don and T. E. Taylor, was recorded. Office bearers elected were:—President, Mrs. Syrett; vice-president, Mrs. Lopdell; j treasurer, Mrs. Sawden; and secretary, Miss Mitchell. , ' Gifts for Missions to Seamen. Mrs. Denniston, Dominion chairman, and Mrs. Dobson, Dannevirke, were present at the recent meeting of' the Waiwhetu Townswomen's Guild. An entertaining talkie picture, "Ships and the Sea," was shown by a representative of the Missions to Seamen, and a considerable amount of jam, sauce, etc., was handed in for the mission. An acceptable parcel of knitted articles had been donated earlier in the year. The singing circle, under the leadership of Mrs. Williamson, contributed items. Members were reminded of the sale of work to be held in October,. the proceeds to assist patriotic funds. ' The Leper Sisters. A shop has been opened in the Grand Hotel building to sell goods in aid of the Leper Sisters resident in Wellington while on furlough from their station. The shop is a prelude to the garden party early next month and an appeal is made for gifts such as jams, preserves, and other readily saleable goods. The work of the Sisters is entirely undenominational and the j shop is commended as a means of conj tributing to a worthy cause. Spring Flowers and Patriotic Work. .A special display of spring flowers was the outstanding feature of a recent meeting of the Waiwhetu Townswomen's Guild, When prizes were awarded to the most successful exhibitors. Mrs. Peck gave an interesting demonstration on the making of posies and shoulder sprays, and the singing circle contributed two items. The patriotic convener reported the regular monthly posting of parcels to men overseas, and gave notice of a sale of work to be held in October for funds to be used for war service purposes. A parcel of hand-knitted socks was sent to the Otaki Health Camp and members were busy making hot water bag covers for hospital ■ use.

Musicale at Wadestown. On a recent afternoon ; a musicale given by the Wadestown branch of the Women's National Reserve was held at the residence of Mrs. C. Eastwood, Fitzroy Street, Wadestown. Those who contributed to the programme were Mesdames Walter Duncan, Eck- ' hoff, C. Boswick, and G. R. Green. An appeal for extra funds towards the W.N.R. Christmas parcels for servicemen overseas met with a' generous response from those present. The host- | ess was thanked for her^hospitality by Mrs. Otway. Competent V.A.D. at Johnsonville. Improvised and standard methods in first aid and home nursing were displayed recently by members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment of the Johnsonville Red Cross. The capable manner in which the "injuries" of the patients were attended to reflected great credit on Mrs. Wright, the lady superintendent. Mr. Stephen (chairman "of the Johnsonville Town Board) and Mr. Jacobs (vice-president of the Johnsonvills Red Cross) congratulated the Aids on their smart appearance and the way in which they had ■, demon-1 strated that in an emergency John- j sonville had a group of competent young women ready to render, assist- j ance. Certificates in home nursing, both elementary and intermediate, were presented by Mrs. A. A. Moore, president of the ' Johnsonville Red Cross. At the French Club. The comedy "Manu Militari" was the chief item on the French Club programme at a recent meeting. Those who took part were Miss C. Dwyer, Miss J. Stevens, Mr. P. Wells, Professor Gordon, and Dr. Keys, who produced the play. Miss E. Hunter and Mr. Gordon Anderson were responsible for musical items. Miss D. Buck gave a Spanish dance, and Misses J. Neale and M. Hopkirk a Russian dance. Dr. Marshall Macdonald, who with Mrs. Silver, was responsible for the programme, spoke on "Shakespeare in France." Mrs. Dv Chateau was hostess. Miss Hall conducted the conversation class, and supper was arranged by Miss Robertson and Mrs, Thompson. £ 1000 From New *Zealana. Mrs. Jordan recently handed to the matron of the Queen Charlotte Maternity Hospital, Shepherd's Bush, a cheque for £1000 as a donation from the New Zealand Patriotic Fund, wrote "The Post's" London correspondent on September 2. . Fenwomen's Social Evening. The King Arthur and ~ound Table story, in history, legend, and art was the subject of Mr. T. Queree's recent address to members of the Lyceum Club penwomen's circle. Mr. Queree showed lantern slides of Winchester, ancient capital of England, where the table itself is housed in the Great Hall of Winchester Castle. He explained some of the symbolism underlying the Arthurian legends, and stressed the tremendous vitality of that age which colours our concepts and outlook, our language and our art forms, even todayafter some fifteen hundred years. Mr. E. T. Fi*ese helped with the lantern and slides. Mr. Stewart Nelson sang several songs, Mrs. Nelson playing the accompaniments. Spring flowers decorated the club lounge, where the circle convener, Mrs. E. M. Sample, re- • ceived the guests. with Mrs. Johannes Andersen (past convener) and Mrs. J. White (secretary). - ,