WOMAN'S WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24535, 18 March 1943, Page 5

WOMAN'S WORLD

AMERICAN RED CROSS ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE A general suggestion of emerald green iu the surroundings and an atmosphere of spontaneous hilarity characterised t he dance arranged by the American Red Cross Service Club in honour of St. Patrick's Day and held last night in the concert chamber of the Town Hall. All servicemen of the United Nations were invited, and a large number responded. The decorations most aptly suggested the rollicking spirit of the hunt and the fair, the love of fun, the incurable sentimentality and the fervent patriotism which are inborn in Irish hearts wherever they may be. Large clusters of shamrocks, groups of top-hats _ at various rakish or festive angles and imposing emerald green hearts were effectively arranged as cut-outs round the walls and at the side of the stage. An American ladies' committee as hostesses, these being Mrs. Fred Walker, Miss Shirley Heldt, Miss Travis Wilson. Miss Noreen Dodd, Miss Beth Lamb and Miss None Lamont. The music was supplied by a United States Naw band. Unlimited ice cream formed, as usual, the highlight of the supper. DANCE AT NORTHCOTE A largely-attended dance was held at King's Theatre, Northcote, this week, when the Mayor of Northcote, Mr. E. C. Fowler, officially welcomed Colonel P. C. Worley and the officers and men of the First Battalion of the Auckland Regiment. The gathering was fully representative, and included Mrs. P. C. Worley and Miss Worley, Mrs. E. C. Fowler, many officers from Army Headquarters with their wives, Padre the Rev and Mrs. Sinclair, and a number of the girls of an anti-aircraft unit. Music was sup-

plied by s volunteer orchestra. Supper was donated and served by the ladies' committee, of which Mrs. Archie Campbell was the convener and Miss Rona Major was secretary. Sergeant J. Priestly acted as M.C. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Plans for the new year's work, including a jumble sale in which the whole organisation would take part, were discussed at the first meeting held this year by Llie Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. Reports covering the Christinas activities mentioned visits paid to the Epsom shelters, Bombay and St. Stephen's Infirmary and Auckland Mental Hospital. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Advice lias been received that Miss B. F. Whittington, L.R.S.M., of Palmerston North, lias been awarded a scholarship in music for pianoforte, tellable at the Royal Academy of Music, London, for two years. SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. .lames Gore and her daughter, of Dunodin, who have been touring the North Island for the past ten months, are now visiting Auckland, where they intend to remain until next month. ENGAGEMENTS Arkinstall—Pound—'J'ho engagement is announced between Alan Leigh Arkinstall, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Arkinstall, of Auckland, and Verlie Irene Pound, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Pound, Ballarat, Australia. Brown—Allen. —Mr. and Mrs. A. Allen. 14(5 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Olive Lilian, to George William Brown, IT.S.N., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown, Granby, Missouri, U.S.A.