HITHER AND THITHER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 153, 30 June 1934, Page 2

HITHER AND THITHER

Alpine Club ‘ ‘At Home.” A party of members of the Ruapehu Ski Club from Wanganui and Hawke ’f lay will attend the annual 1 ‘at home’ • <eing held by the Egmont Alpine Club at Dawson Falls during the weekend. Wanganui members attending the function include Misses E. and J. Worry, M. E. Peek, M. N. Bond, Z. O. Lloyd, Messrs. P. L. Dickson, 8. P. Koorey, and A. McPherson (Waverlcy).

Lady Jellicoe Club. The members of the bridge circle of the Lady Jellicoe Club held their “guest night” party this wsek, when there were twelve tables in' play. Marigolds made a bright note of colour in the room. The highest score prize was won by Miss Chipperfield) the highest score by Miss Norman, while the prize for the mystery number went to Mrs. II- Bayly, and the lowest to Mrs. Lambert.

Wanganui Croquet Club. The fortnightly bridge and “590” party of the Wanganui Croquet Club was held on Thursday afternoon in the Bowling Club pavilion, when a pleasant time was spent by the members. Eight tables were in play and the games resulted in Miss Cullinane winning the prize for bridge, donated by Mrs. J. H. Hill, and Mrs. McClvniont the “500.” League of Nations Union. A social evening is to be held by the Wanganui branch of the League of Nations Union in St. Paul’s Hall on Monflay, July 2, at 7-45 p-m., when the Ven. Archdeacon J. R. Young will give an address on “New Zealand and the League.’’ An invitation to attend this meeting is extended to the general public. The preliminary programme will include a selection from the play “Abraham Lincoln.” Supper will be ! provided by the lady members. An Interesting Address. All members of the W.D.F.U. and their friends are cordially invited to the rooms, McGruer’s Buildings, next Wednesday, July 4, when Mrs. W. J. Polson, who has lately returned from Australia, has promised to give an address. Mrs. Polson, who is well known as the founder of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, is a fluent speaker, and her talk on her recent visit to Australia and the Australian countrywomen’s organisations will be awaited with much interest. Westmere Presbyterian Church. The annual sale of work in connection with the Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church, will be held next Saturday, July 7, in the Westmere Hall at 2 p.m. There will be well-laden stalls of farm produce of all kinds, meat, home-made cakes, sweets, etc. Entertainment will be provided by musical items. Martin and Vernon’s bus leaves McGruer’s corner at 1.45 p.m. W.D.F.U. Bridge Afternoon. A twenty-table bridge afternoon was held by the members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union yesterday in the W.D. rooms in aid of funds for the School Travelling Dental Clinic. Vases of yellow mimosa on the window ledges and a cheerful fire dispelled the wintry conditions. The bridge committeee made excellent arrangements for the many players and also dispensed an enjoyable afternoon tea. The Winter Ball. A big effort is being put forward by the committee of the Winter Ball to raise funds for supplying school children with milk. With this object in view the committee is working hard to make the functions a success. Bridge tables will be arranged for non-dancers. and Miss Evelyn Wright and partner will give an exhibition dance. Technical College students have been busy preparing posters for the event. The committee members are Mrs. H. D. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack F. Millward, Misses T. and J. Strouts, N. Russell, S. Nancarrow, and Mr. T. Harrison. A Talented. Singer. Miss Rae Bond, the Wanganui singer who was engaged as soloist for the Hawera Orchestral Society’s concert, held on Tuesday, received high praise for her rendering of several difficult songs. Referring to her performance, the Hawera Star says:—“ln introducing Miss Rae Bond to a Hawera audience the society has introduced an artist who will go far in the musical circles of the Dominion. She at once captured the hearts of her hearers and pleased immensely, having to respond to third recalls. Miss Bond has a magnificent voice and was a delight to all who heard her. Her return to Hawera jis looked forward to with pleasure.” J Miss Bond is a pupil of Madame Lilian Spillane.* Dramatic Circle Play. circle of the Lady Jellicoe Club presented a one-act play in the club lounge yesterday afternoon. The play, entitled “Mo and My Diary,” centred round a society lady, Adela Boxgrove, who published a book from her diary, which included many indiscreet paragraphs concerning her friends, who call and demand apologies. Mrs. D. Abernethy most capably filled the role of Lady Adela. Miss Elaine Newton made an efficient secretary; Mrs. 8. W. Rankin, as Miss Tibbetts, a former parlour maid in the employ of Lady Adela; Mrs. R. A. Howie as Miss Phyllis Awkright; Miss Brenda Bond as the Hon. Mrs. Chenery; and Miss M. Murray as Mr. Humphrey Wood, an old friend of Lady Adela, played their parts well. At the conclusion of the play, Mrs. H. Bayly (president), in a brief speech thanked Miss Bond for taking the part at the last moment, and filling the role to be taken by Mrs. R. E. Cuthbertson, who was unable to be present. The play was produced by Mrs. Abernethy. Among those present were:—Mrs. 11. Bayly, Mrs. R. D. Tosswill, Miss J. Strachan, Mrs. J. T. Werry, Mrs. H. Paul, Miss Paul, Miss Betty Paul, Miss Avery, Mrs. A. G. Cross, Mrs. T. H. Rice. Mrs. P. Doull, Mrs. H. V. Hammond, Mrs. Triggs, Mrs. C. Horne, Mrs. H- C. Jenkins, Mrs. Murray Page, Mrs. V B. Willis, Madame Ivo Symes, Mrs. L. B. Barron, Miss N. Murray, Mrs. W. J. Gardner, Mrs. Benjamin, Miss Molly Benjamin, Mrs. Woon.

New Zealanders on tiie Stage. Theatre-goers will be interested to know that the following Wellington actresses are to be seen in London, states a message from London:—Miss Marie Ney, at the Haymarket in the new play, “Touch Wood” Miss Rosalind Atkinson, at the Aldwych, in the amusing “Indoor Fireworks”; Miss Lucille Lisle, at St. James’ in that great success, “The Late Christopher Bean.” Miss Rose McCarthy (Christchurch) is in that amusing play, “The Country Wife,” at the Ambassadors. Also no visitor should fail to see Dr. Merton Hodge’s delightful comedy of medical student life, “Wind and Rain. ”

Welcome-home Party. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hawkins, Wanganui East, entertained a number of young people at a most delightful party given in honour of their daughter Betty, who has just returned from a holiday spent in Sydney and Melbourne. The evening was spent merrily, with games, novel competitions, and dancing. The rooms were prettily decorated for the occasion, and on arrival the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, the latter wearing a frock of wine coloured georgette, and Miss Betty looked most charming in a frock of rose pink vel-

During supper Mr. Hoskins took much pleasure in announcing the engagement of i Miss Alice Holm, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Holm, of Marton, and Edward (Ted), second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. T McDonald, of Gisborne, and formerly of Wanganui. Three cheers were called for the young couple and all present expressed best wishes. Among those present were: Mesdames Brown, Strang, Cooper, Hart, Bartlett, Jordan, Davis, Davey; Misses K. and M. Bartlett, J. Dunlop, T. Strang, M. Patterson, Wilson, S. Green, McKenzie, T. Williams, Lee, J. Norman, E. Kibby, Edwards, OMelton, G. Cribson, A. Holm, A. Lampson, B. Allan, M. Stephens, A. Lake, Wright, McNe’il, Cooper, I. McDonald, E. Warrington, M. Robinson; Messrs. Brown, Strang (2), Wilson (2), Bassett, Hart, McKenzie, Norman, Hoskins (3), T. McDonald, Holm, Bartlett, Jacobson, N. Smith, Allan, Johnson, Kennington, Miller, Percy, Malcolm, Hughes. Social Evening. Mrs. D. Forbes was hostess at a most delightful party at her home in Dublin Street on Tuesday evening, in support of the Guild candidate for St. Peters’ Queen Carnival. Two large rooms were filled to capacity with enthusiastic “flag 500” players, while a third was devoted to bridge. The winners of the “500” were Mrs. Robinson, Miss Langslow, Miss Healey and Mr. Morrison, consolations going to Miss Brock and Messrs. Steel, Murphy and Ross. The highest bridge score was returned by Mrs, Whelan, the consolation going to Mr. Lee. After two hours of real fun at cards, over 100 guests were served with a delicious supper, the tables being beautifully decorated with the guild colours. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing and competitions, one of the latter being of a most mirth-provoking character. The silk stockings were won by Mr. Woolverton, who generously presented them to the committee to be auctioned for the good cause. The basket and cake was won my Mrs. Strachan, while the chocolates went to Air. Hamilton. The “Monte Carlo” winners were Mrs. Guthrie and Mr. Murphy, and the honeymoon competition was won by Miss M. Webb and Mr. Morrison. Carnival spirit reigned throughout and after a most happy and cheerful evening a hearty vote of thanks, was accorded Mrs. Forbes for arranging the very happy function, and for the complete and generous arrangements which had contributed so much to the success of the party. CAMP-FIRE MEETING BY RANGERS, GUIDES AND BROWNIES The First Company Wanganui Rangers arranged a camp fiie meeting, which was held in St. Paul’s Hall last night in aid of equipment, etc. Guides and Brownies assisted with the programme items and many parents and friends were privileged to sc c something of the progress of the girls work. Miss Soeburg (district captain), acted as camp fire chief and also present were the Commissioners ami Guitlcis. In the centre of the with electricity under scarlet paper, round which, on cushions on the floor, sat the company groups, with committees and friends c-n chairs surrounding the circle. Several items were given on a platform placed below the stage, the latter being used for playettes, etc. Items given by the Guide Companies were entries for a competition, which was judged during the evening by popular vote for a special prize. Rangers performed the camp fire ceremony and other items followed in

quick succession, and included a tap oallet, song by the Aramoho Company, “Shadow Play” by the Clifton House Company, “Story "Without Words,” Gonville No. 1 Company; “Nigger Song,” Wanganui East Company; “Gypsy Scene,” St. Paul’s Company. Other company items were “Guides of all the World,” by Queen’s Park Company; “Ghost Story,” Ingestre Street Company; “Wireless,” Christ Church Company, and a mouth-organ item by the Technical College Company. Interspersed among the company plays and scenes were dance items kindly supplied by pupils of the “Audrey Hughes-Johnson Schoo] of Dancing. They included tap ballets by P. Allwood, skipping dance, Eva Matthews; dances by Isabel Cade, Joyce Dacre, Isabel McNie; eperat’e dance by Ida Matthews; a children’s ballet and a senior tap ballet. The progtamme was much appreciated by all present