There is a movement afoot to conduct a “Hospital Saturday” in aid of the Palmerston North Hospital at an early date. An enjoyable euchre and dance was held in the Hokowhitu School’last night, when there was a large attendance despite the inclement weather. The card tables were well patronised and the ladies’ prize* were won oy Mrs H. Paul and Miss Angus. The men’s trophies went to Messrs A. McLeod and E. Persson. Excellent music added much to the enjoyment of the iarge number of dancers present. An energeSo committee of ladies provided a dainty supper, and much of ,tht BU'Jcess of the function was due to their untiring efforts. Mr W. Woodroofe was M.C, Returned soldiers in Sydney axe up in arms against the alleged u.ie of German glasa in several war memorial windows in the churches because it ia cheaper than British. Customs entries go to prove there is foundation for complaint in u few cases. Madame Olszewska, the prima donna, was dismissed from the State Otiera House Vienna, as the result of an incident during the performance of Wagner's “Valkrye • when, after complaining from the stage of noise of talking in the wings, she spat at Madame Jentza and hit another singer. Both Olszewska and Jeritza are due to’ sing at Covent Garden ut aif early date. Newest season’s tweed coat* for include many pretty check designs with long scarf collars—wrap over B tyl e , finished large buttons. Sizes 42in. and 46in., price only 49s 6d. The 0. M. Reus Co., Ltd. —Advt. ‘"~« h
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 139, 16 May 1925, Page 4
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