GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19985, 18 December 1934, Page 3

GERALDINE

CONCERT FOR SCHOOL FUNDS

GOOD SUM RAISED There was a record attendance at a concert given by the pupils of the Hilton School, assisted by the Women’s Institute. The proceeds were in aid of the School and Dental Clinic funds which benefited by £ls. The Women’s Institute provided a sweets and work stall at which brisk business was carried on throughout the evening. A competition for a cushion was won by Mr .Walter Johnson and one for a Christmas cake by Miss Mina Hewson. At the conclusion of the concert, the chairman of the School Committee (Mr E. O. Winmill), thanked the teachers (Misses W. Hewson and Hall), for training the children who had performed remarkably well. He also thanked the Women’s Institute for its assistance, mentioning especially the president (Miss Scott), and the past president (Mrs Brosnahan), both of whom, as members of the local Institute, had always assisted the School Committee to raise funds. A vote of thanks was also passed to the singers and to all who had assisted. Miss Hewson, in returning thanks to the Committee, said that the teachers looked upon the training of the children for the school concert, as one of their most pleasant duties. She then moved a vote of thanks to Miss M. Wilkes who had acted as accompaniste for the children’s items, and called on the children to give her a round of cheers.

The programme was as follows, the accompanists being Misses M. Wilkes M. Killoh and Mrs Brosnahan:—Songs by the School, *‘God Defent New Zealand,” ‘‘The Fairy Glade,” “Spring,” and “There was a King”; dialogue, “The Broken Doll”; song. “Red Riding Hood”; playette, “The Prescription”; songs, “Bedtime Infant Songs”; drill; recitation, “The Eskimo”; dialogue. “The Minister Calls”; recitations, “The Shepherd,” and “Around the Corner”; dialogue. “Gossips”; recitation, “The Old Umbrella”; Indian action song in costume; marching song. “The Band Begins to Play”; dialogue. “I’m Not Particular”; song, with dialogue, “The Coffee Stall”: a short play by Institute members “A Well Meant Interference”; songs, Miss Gwen Hughes and Miss Scott; and a recitation by Miss Kelman. WOMEN’S DIVISION The monthly meeting of the dine Branch of the W.D.F.U., was held in the Town Hall supper-room, the president (Mrs M. Burdon), occupying the chair. Apologies were received from Mesdames J. Wordsworth, R. Volckman. R. P. Nolan, G. Parr and A. W. Kelman. A letter from Timaru concerning the extra executive levy was discussed and the secretary was instructed to reply. A letter was read from the assistant honorary secretary of the Health Camp Committee in Timaru, stating that a camp was to be held in Geraldine, commencing on January 7. and asking that the same assistance given to the Boys’ Camp last year, be given to the combined camp. Members agreed to help the Camp Committee.

The president introduced Mr R. 6tewart of Timaru, who gave a most interesting an dinstructive address on the formation and work of the League of Nations. He stated that the two things that would go down in history as the outstanding events of the first part of the twentieth century were the World War and the birth of the League of Nations. He gave much interesting information on the work of the League, the men connected with it and the great difficulties they were faced with in trying to bring about world peace. The speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mrs J. Jarr. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames J. Scott, W. A. Sherratt, E. Stonehouse and E. Scotney. GAPES’ VALLEY INSTITUTE At the December meeting of the Gapes’ Valley Women’s Institute, held in the Hall on Thursday, the president <Mrs Ashby), presided over a rather smaller attendance than usual. It was decided that the January meeting would take the form of a picnic on Mr Ashby’s property. and that a dance be held in the Hall in the evening. Mrs Ashby gave a demonstration on how to chrystalise* flowers for use on cakes A violin solo “Beethoven's Minuet in G.” was played by Miss L. Maxwell, and two songs, “Little Red Dawn” and "Big Brother Day,” were given by Mrs Hibbs. All members joined in the singing of a Christmas carol.

An impromptu choir competition, in which three choirs took part, caused great amusement. The competitions resulted: —Christmas novelty (2/-), Mrs Hibbs 1, Miss L. Maxwell 2, Mrs Ashby 3; Chocolate cake. Mrs A. Haywood 1, Mrs F. Patrick 2. Miss L. Maxwell 3; Bowl of roses, Mrs Ashby 1. Miss Henderson 2; Best bloom. Mrs Barker 1, Mrs Hall 2, Miss L. Maxwell 3. The hostesses were Mrs F. Reid and j * Miss R. Reid. PERSONAL Mr Dan Callanan (Christchurch) spent the week-end in Geraldine. Miss Joan McKechnie is spending the holidays in Geraldine. “ THEIR NIGHT OUT ” An exciting and realistic scene that introduces both a cabaret “star” and a surprise police raid in a fashionable “night club” is one of the high lights of the amusing British film “Their Night Out,” which will be screened at Pleasant Point to-night. There will be excellent variety supports. Mr E. Cholerton. Optical Specialist proprietor of John R. Procter. Ltd., the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Geraldine, personally, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel, on Wednesday. 19th December. Appointments can now be made by ringing up Mr Morris Williams, chemist ....