MEETINGS OF SOCIETIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17329, 18 November 1916, Page 11

MEETINGS OF SOCIETIES.

A yery successful concert was siren by. ‘“ e ohnciTen and friends of the parishioners of Phnhpstown Church of England' on . Thursday ovoning, in aid of the ,Xavy League t> ar r und. Archdeacon 1 Ensor presided, and the hall was crowded to its utmost capacity. The Mayor (.Mr Holland) delivered an'address on the work of the Navy at the present juncture, and its claims to eonsideraiion. The entertainment went with a swing from start to finish, and the funds will benefit substantially from the effort. .Much credit ’s', duo" to'the promoters, the-Misees : , v Williams, and -other ladies assisting them, ' \ and also to Mr Frank M'llliains, all of whom put in a deal of time and trouble in making the affair a success. ■ The card match between the Social anH " Bowling Clubs, Papanui, to decide ;he winners of the recent scries of games, was played in'the Social Hall on Thursday evening. The president- (Mr J. R. M'Cul'.ougfi) - > presided over a large gathering of members ' ■ of both clubs, and visiters. Twelve couples a side took part in the contest. The Social Club won by' 43 games'to 3i. A very'pleasant evening was afterwards spent in' songs, recitations, banjo solos and Highland danc- r ing, contributed by Mrs C. Smith, Mrs»t“ Beumelburg and Messrs Clemence, Gibson and party, E. Smith and "Woodward. At the weekly meeting of the Avonside Xursing Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade there was an attendance 'cl forty- . five. Members had in... stretcher. ■' drill, handseat drill and triangular alid roller bandaging. The Lady Superintendent read an appreciative letter from Dr Jennings, thanking the officers ami members for the presentation made him on the occasion ot his resignation of the position as honorary surgeon of the division. A number of gifts were received for sending to wounded soldiers at the front, and also a-sum of money for the same object. '