WHANGAREI.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21167, 27 April 1932, Page 5

WHANGAREI.

The Whantrnrei Swimming Club held one of the popular dances of the season last week. During the evening the president, Mr. K. (!. M. Kelly, presented tho trophies won at the carnivals held during tho season. Excellent music was played by Mr. C. Wright's dance band and extras were supplied by Mrs. C. J. Moore and Miss V. Kelly. A novelty dance was won by Miss M. Footc and partner. Among those present were:—Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Mcssent, Mrs. Spring, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. M. J. Moore (Auckland), Mrs. C. J. Moore, Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. T. J. Simmonds (Gisborne), Mrs. A. S. Maunsell, Miss L. Johnson, Miss N. Boult, Miss L. Bushell, Miss E. Spring, Miss H. Spence, Miss V. Snieal, AJ;ss K. Somerville, Miss R. Byrne, Miss M. Haynes, Miss F. Campbell, Miss B. Walker. Miss J. Steedman. Miss M. I'oote, Miss L. Matthews (Kaitaia), Miss E. Deemcr, Miss J. Duffy, Miss A. Mcill. Miss 0. Abbott, Aliss 10. Abott, Miss K. McCarroll, Miss M. Casbolt, Miss E. Snell. Club Literary Circle. The Women's Club Literary Circle successfully opened the season with n musical and dramatic entertainment, which was greatly appreciated by a large gathering of members and friends. The musical programme included instrumental items bv Mesdanies Rolfo-Smith and C. WoolIrv. duets and songs by Mrs. H. W. Crawford, Mrs. G. Woollev and Mr. Proctor. A very diverting radio sketch was given by Mrs. Griffon, Miss O. Radcliffo and Mr. D. Smedley. The evening concluded with a spirited reading of Lonsdale's amusing play " On Approval." with the following cast: —Mrs. Wislack, Miss Broughton-Carr; Helen, Miss IST. Brough-ton-Carr; Duke of Bristol, Mr. D. Smedley; Richard Tlalton, Mr. A. Marsden Woods. At the conclusion, the president. Mrs. Barman Smith, thanked tho artists for their enjoyable entertainment, after which supper was served by the circle members. Gardening Club. The members of the Ladies' Gardening Club held another of their charming displays at tho Y.W.C.A., when there was a large number of visitors and members to view the charming floral displays. Several of the members of the Waipu Women's Institute, and visitors also from Baparoa, motored through and expressed their delight at the show of blooms. Mrs. D. Fraser, who was in charge of the afternoon. called upon the various members to explain the raising and treatment given to produce the best results in connection with her vase of flowers. This was a very instructive and interesting way in which to deal with the varied blooms. Beautiful chrysanthemums, gerheras, iris stvlosi, the quaint dwarf zinnias and other seasonal flowers were much in evidence. The novelties were the annual poinsettia, which grows wild in Honolulu, the Keffir lilv, and a Californiati berry, the seed of which was brought from America and grown by a member since her return. The capable tea committee handed around refreshments during the recess and a busy time followed in disposing of the flowers before bringing a delightful afternoon to a. Hose.