WOMEN’S PATRIOTIC WORK

Southland Times, Issue 24106, 20 April 1940, Page 7

WOMEN’S PATRIOTIC WORK

METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE MEETING At a meeting of the Women’s Metropolitan Patriotic Committee held on Tuesday, at which the chairman of .the sub-committees or their representatives were present, the choosing of the Army and Navy Princesses and their Ladies in Waiting was dealt with. There is still one Lady in Waiting for the Army Princess to be nominated; the other names are published in another part of this paper. It was also decided at the meeting to add to the Women’s Metropolitan Patriotic Committee a representative from each sub-committee as it was felt that this would faciliate the organizing of the work for the women. MATERIAL NOW AVAILABLE The secretary, Mrs Neil, advised the committee that the material for the hussives was in hand and after the meeting this was given out to the subcommittee members for. distribution to the helpers in each district. Those wishing to assist in this way may now apply to their district committees for materials. It is hoped that the flannel for the needles will be in hand shortly. Those present at the meeting were: Mrs J. R. Hanan (chairman) Mesdames J. Hargest, Stanley Brown, F. J. Raines, J. Mell wraith, M. Simmonds, and A. J. Neil, Mrs R. Acton (Waikiwi), Mrs B. Hewat (Gladstone), Mrs R. C. Abernethy (Avenal-Northend), Mrs R. Miller (Central), Mrs C. Poole (North Invercargill), Mrs F. Hinton (East Invercargill), Mrs S. Sinclair (Georgetown), Mrs D. Mulvey (South Invercargill A), Mrs J. J. Gough (South Invercargill B). Apologies for absence were received from Mrs J. Martin, Mrs A. Walker and Mrs J. Kennard. REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE CENTRAL.—The Central District Sub-Committee held a very successful bridge drive on Wednesday, at which 20 pairs of scissors were given and articles which will be included in the hussifs now being made for the three echelons. A donation of £lO has been received from the Girls’ High School, the staff and pupils of which are doing splendid work for the patriotic cause. AVENAL-NORTHEND.—In the empty shop at the corner of Dee and Lowe streets a Bring and Buy Sale was held yesterday. The sum of £2l/5/6 was realized, with more donations to come in.

GLADSTONE.—The Gladstone SubCommittee arranged the showing of Mr and Mrs J. D. Gilmore’s coloured pictures of Norway, Denmark and England at the Women’s Club last night. NORTH INVERCARGILL.—The proceeds of the travel talk given by Mrs Lillicrap, and a private picture show at the house of Mrs Hazlett resulted in £4/3/6. ’

SOUTH INVERCARGILL A.—A concert was organized by Mrs Bath and Mrs Adamson arranged by South Invercargill A—the sum of £3/12/6 was realized.

COLOURED FILMS AT WOMEN’S CLUB ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF NAVY PRINCESS The Women’s Club was filled last night when Mr and Mrs J. D. Gilmore gave a screenin" of coloured pictures taken on their recent trip abroad. These included views of the San Francisco Fair, the World Fair at New York, the South of England, Hampton Court, Windsor Castle, the Lakes District, Scotland and scenes of Denmark and Scandinavia. Mrs Brian Hewat, chairman of the Galdstone sub-committee, announced that the efforts of the patriotic workers would now go to support the various Princesses in the Queen Carnival, the Navy Princess being sponsored by the Gladstone, Waikiwi and South Invercargill districts. She thanked Mr and Mrs Gilmore for giving their time for this cause, and assured the audience of an enjoyable evening. Mr Gilmore gave a short introductory talk before showing the pictures. Mrs E. K. Mills sang, accompanied by Mrs A. E. H. Bath.

At the conclusion of the performance, Mr W. Grieve, president of the Patriotic Committee, on behalf of the audience and the committee, thanked Mr and Mrs Gilmore for the entertainment.

RESIDENTS HONOURED AT WAIMAHAKA PRESENTATIONS MADE At a garden party held at “Waimahaka Estate,” the residence of Mr A. S. Holms, past and present pupils were given an opportunity of showing their appreciation of the services Mr Stirling and Miss Stirling have given to the Sabbath school. There was a large attendance of the public and scholars, despite the weather being not altogether favourable. On behalf of the past pupils, Mr Henderson Holms presented Mr Stirling with two volumes by H. V. Morton with their best wishes. Miss Rena Hazlemore presented Miss Stirling with a handbag as a small token of appreciation from the present, pupils. Miss Stirling replied. Mrs J. Fox presented Mrs Stirling with a bouquet. Mr Stirling, in reply, said how he enjoyed his work in the Sabbath school and that it was well worth while as was shown by letters he had received from former pupils testifying as to the help his work had been to them. At the recent monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union held at the home of Mrs G. R. Kennedy, Schoolhouse, Waimahaka, members expressed their appreciation of the services given by Miss C. Stirling to the Missionary Union. Mrs W. S. Andrews, president of the branch, spoke of their guest’s work as Harvest Field secretary since the inception of the branch and made reference to the fact that she was a most enthusiastic and constant attender of meetings. She then made a presentation of a pair of book ends to their guest, who replied. PRESENTATION MADE AT MATAURA Before her departure for Waimate, where she will in future reside, Miss Elspeth Robertson was met by friends and entertained at an informal social function at the residence of Miss Balneaves, Main street. She was made the recipient of a small gift with which went best wishes for her future. Miss Robertson was also the guest of Mrs R. W. Coltherd and a . few personal friends and presented with a token of esteem, Mr Coltherd making the presentation and referring to her good work' while in his employ. ,