PENWOMEN'S CLUB

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23072, 24 June 1938, Page 4

PENWOMEN'S CLUB

THIRTEENTH BIUTIIDAY VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS MADE Attractive decorations, a bright atul original programme and a record attendance, were three factors which made for the success of the birthday party held by tlio Ponwomcn's Club in tho club rooms last night. Seldom before has thcro boon such a large attendance in the rooms, all seating accommodation being taken. The rooms were most attractively decorated with streamers in alternate shades of crimson and primrose suspended from tho cross-beams of the ceiling, while from below these were hung largo gaily-coloured butterflies. To the gold curtains at tho back of the stage were attached the dates 1925-1938 in largo orange letters touched with gold, indicating that the club was celebrating its i3th birthday. Club's New Activities Tho president, Mrs. Nello Porter, presided and briefly outlined the activi- ] ties of the club, referring particularly to several of its new departures. During the evening she presented the honorary secretary, Mrs. Sydney Smith, with a smokers' and cocktail stand on behalf of the members in appreciation of her generous services to the club. A cup, presented by the club founder, Mrs. Victor Macky, for tho best poem written by a member, was exhibited by Mrs. Porter, who expressed appreciation of Mrs. Macky's gift. Original Charades A competition recently held by tho club for original work other thai; literary or dramatic was won by Mrs. Buchanan and opportunity was taken last night to present her with the cheque which formed the prize. A second prize, presented by Mrs. E. Wilson Wilson, was won by Miss Violet Spurling for the best short story. The programme comprised songs by Miss Sybil Phillipps and Mr. Philip Jay, conjuring by Mr. Grace, a Spanish dance by Miss Patricia Boyle, and a Russian gipsy dance by Mrs. Lan Galbraith. Mrs. Reginald Peed was the accompanist. A series of amusing charades was also presented by groups of senior and junior members. Supper was theu served after which dancing occupied the remainder of tho evening.