BROOKLYN-UMUKURI
WOMEN’S DIVISION SUCCESSFUL PARTY AND DANCE j At the Brooklyn Hall, last evening, the. children's party and the dance which followed, organised by the Brooklyn-Umu-kuri Women's Division, proved very en- ■ jojable and successful functions. Although the attendance at the party wan not cjuite so large as was expected, owing to a number of children in the dis- ! trict being on the sick list, the committee I of energetic ladies responsible for the entertainment. wer*? gratified with the re- I suits of their efforts. The young folk appeared to enjoy every moment of their session, which included games and dancing, the programme go- | ing with a swing from start to finish I with Mrs L. Fry (president of the branch) and Messrs Bay Fry and I). Evans in | charge. A small soloist, Neil Young, rendered ! ‘ In Your Irish Eyes” in a clear, tuneful j voice, and l’hyllis Fry’s recitation, ‘‘Thei
Water Sprite'' was well received. At 9 p.m. refreshments were served to the children in the supper room and gin, ol lucky packets distributed. Mesdames H. Voting and J. W. Fowler dl.; good business at the produce and work stall, th- proceeds from which v ill augment the branch funds. DANCE Ihe floor was in first class older for dancing ami the hall presented a bright and colourful scene with streamers of gteen and gold and the pretty frocks worn b/ the ladies. Spirited music was supplied bv Mr H. Conge and the duties of M.C. were ablv carried out by Mr I). Evans. A delicious supper was dispensed and thoroughly appreciated by all present, af. ter which the prize for the competition a handsome box of chocolates— was won by .Mrs D. W. Talbot. Secretarial duties were in the capable hands of M is L. Grooby.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 10 December 1938, Page 2
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