ROTARY CLUB

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 154, 2 July 1934, Page 2

ROTARY CLUB

DINNER AND INSTALLATION. GATHERING AT FOSTER’S. The annual function of the Wanganui Rotarians, to which their wives and friends are invited, was celebrated on Saturday evening when a dinner party and installation of officers took place at Foster’s Hotel. There was a large attendance of members and “Rotary Anns,” and the gathering was a most cheerful one. The large dining-room presented a very attractive appearance, the tables being decorated with iceland poppies in varying shades, while the “Rotary Wheel” occupied a place of honour on the president’s table. A number of smart and charming frocks were worn and further colour was added to the scene as each guest donned a paper hat. Au excellent dinner was served, for which Mr. Kync the host of Foster's Hotel, was later thanked. Fo.lowing the repast a short.community sing was held after which the president, Dr. H. D. Robertson, welcomed the guests • and gave a review of the year s work. Visiting members from other clubs were then asked to stand up and greetings were conveyed from the New Plymouth Club by Mr. T. C. List and Mr. H. Bailey, and Mr. R. Stewart gave greetings from the Palmerston North Club. Past President A. Doig, who was called upon to inStal the new president (Mr. R. L. Thompson), gave a summary of the work the club had done during its 10 years’ experience, and mentioned that over £lB7O had been raised to help various organisations. The speaker uianked the “Rotary Anus” for the pleasure they had given to the hospital children by taking them for drives in their motor cars. Musical honours were accorded President R. L. Thompson on nis installation. Mr. Thompson, in reply, thanked the Rotarians for the honour bestowed upon him. Much laughter ensued when the ser-geant-at-arms (Rotarian J. Coull) fined various members for all ‘sorts of odd things—fur not missing a Rotary luncheon all the year, for having the privilege of being present at the dinner, and any amusing excuse for a fine—with witty remarks which caused much laughter as he passed his ‘‘box” from one “chosen” Rotarian to another. Rotarian T. C. List, of New Plymouth. also spol;e and gave a thoughtful address about the ideals of the Rotary movement and its aims, mentioning specially the bonds of friendship which could be formed through its aid, the advantage of Rotary in promoting fellowship, which is one of the finest things that can be done in the community. Ho alluded to the high respect in which New Zealand Rotary was held overseas. A beautiful and uncommon crysial bowl was then presented to the immediate past-president (Dr. H. D. Robertson), by Past-president 0. Holst. iDr. Robertson returned thanks for the gift, and in a brief speech thanked all those who had helped along the smooth running of the club There was some community singing and much pleasure was given to the guests by musical items at intervals during the evening. Miss Rae Bond sang “Life” and for an encore gave an excellent rendering of Alfred Hill’s “Waiata Maori,” and had to respond to a third recall, giving “A Tree” delightfully. A charming rendering of “Annie Laurie” was given by Mrs. W. E. Wilson. The artistic ability of Miss Gladys Marshall was evident in her playing of the pianoforte solo “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15,” by List, which was a delight to hear, and as’an encore sho played “Gavotte,’” by D'Albert. Mr. A. Brown was heard to advantage in the song “Five and Twenty Sailor Men,and had to respond with an encore. Miss E. Cornyns was the accompaniste. Tho vice-president (Mr. R. G. Taiboys) thanked those who had contributed to the programme. All present then joined in singing “Perfect Day” and the guests enjoyed dancing until the midnight hour. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. List (New Plymouth), the latter wearing a becoming frock of black and oriental shawl, carrying a bouquet that had been presented to her on arrival. Mrs. Deighton (New Plymouth), who accompanied her father, Mr. H. Bailey (New Plymouth), wore a smart frock of black crepe romaine with off-the-shoulder sleeve and decolletagc and upstanding frill lined with white on the skirt below the knees. Airs. R. L. Thompson -wore a frock of black ring velvet with pretty cape effect fastened at one side with a shoulder posy of flowers; Airs. ■H D. Robertson’s frock was black crepe georgette with smart touches and posy of red and white; Air. and Airs. R. G. Taiboys, the latter wearing a frock of romany red pebbled crepe with smart finishing effects; Mr. and Airs. A. Douglass, the latter in black lace; D and Airs. A. H. E. Wail, Mrs. Wail wearing a velvet frock in blackberry shade and gold lame with sleeves revealing the top of the arms; Mr. and Airs. W a E. Wilson, the latter in black lace and georgette, with handsome black and honey coloured shawl; Archdeacon and rurs. J. R. Young, the latter wearing black georgette and lac and velvet floral bridge coat; Air. and Mrs. D. G. O’Toole, the latter’s frock and coatee being of saracen red crepe romaine; Airs. 8. R. AlcCaJum, who accompanied Air. McCallum, wore a frock of Tuscan red crepe with high neckline; Mr. and Mrs. T. Downes, the later in black floral marocain and velvet coatee; Mr. and Mrs. F. Treloar, the latter in deep red georgette with velvet coatee to match. Air. and Airs, Hope Gibbons were also present, Mrs. Gibbons wearing a graceful frock of deep blue lace with parchment Chantilly lace on dccol.etage, and oriental shawl; Air. and Airs. A R. Dona.dson, the latter in sapphire blue lace - with lace coatee; Miss Donaldson, primrose sprigged taffeta, silver brocade wrap w'.th white fur collar; Airs. Kyne, smart fi’ock of deep wine rippled crepe with open effect at the neckline and finished with a brilliant clasp; Misses C. and B. Alexander, who came with Mr, Alexander, wore crinkled crepe frocks, the former in overy with blue velvet cape and the latter in blue with glacier velvet cape; Mr. and Mrs. ’

H. C. Jenkins, the latter in black crepe surah with ring velvet coatee; Air. and Mrs. F. Webb Jones, Airs. Jones wearing blaak lace and georgette and three-quarter coat of floral brocade trimmed with fur; Air. and Airs. E. H. "Whiting, the latter choosing deep blue lace with posy of red flowers; Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Baird, the latter in azalea pink georgette with bertha collar; Air. J. Goss, and Airs. Goss, who wore a frock and coatee of black ring velvet; Air. and Airs. A. Doig, the latter in cyclamen mauve with coatee of black ring velvet; Air. and Airs. E. Walpole, the latter in black georgette and coatee of deep green embossed georgette- Airs’ Curtis, black satin, coatee of black velvet trimmed with white.; Air. R. Dobbs and Airs. Dobbs tho latter wearing black ring velvet with cape smartly trimmed with white flowers. Airs. L. Brinkman, who was accompanied by Mr. Brinkman, wore a frock and coatee of cedar brown laccs Mr. and Airs, ID. A. Lilburnc, the latter in tiger-lily green pebbled crepe; Miss Gladys Alarshall, evening ensemble of black velvet banded with white fur; Air. and Airs. J. T. Worry, tho latter wearing a smart frock of black lace and georgette with posy of pink flowers; Aliss Bates, pale green sprigged angel skin with sash tie at the back; Miss Hodson, black georgette relieved with white; Airs. Tremewan, vellum-tinted crinkled crepe with touches of tomato red, black velvet. coatee; Airs. G. Wall, black satin with long cape effect of lace and posy of flowers. A smart frock of black taffeta with open puff sleeves was worn by Airs. J. Alillward, who camo with Air. Alillward; Aliss Cornyns wore aquarelle green satin with matching coatee, trimmed with beige fur; Airs. Bond, green matalasse and coatee patterned in leaf design to tone; Aliss Rao Bond, black ring velvet, rose pink velvet coatee with cape sleeves. Among others present were Alessrs. N.,Fulton, Carrad, G. S. Gordon, W, J. Gilbcrd, and Robson. SOCIAL EVENING AT GONVILLE. The Gonville Bowling Club held its usual weekly function in the Alasonic Hall on Saturday. The “500” pries were won by Airs. Chenery and Airs. Marchant, consolations going to Mrs. Wadham and Airs. Simmons. After supper a most enjoyable time was spent in old-time dancing, the Alonto Carlo prizes being won by Air. and Airs. Christenson. Amongst those present were:—Air. and Airs. Chenery, Air. and Airs. Hunwick, Air. and Airs. Morton, Air, and Airs. Pettitt, Air. and Airs. Revell. Air. and Airs. Wadham, Air. and Airs. Holmes, Mr. and Airs. Symonds, Air. and Airs, Bradley (Alas terton), and Air. and Airs. Christensen; Alusdamcs Shipman, Stephens, Vinten, Sharpe, Simmons, Chapman, Denman, Wilson, Dundon, Tinney, Gibson.

Guthrie, Alarc.hant, Gallen, Hampton, A, Sharpe, Winter, Robinson, Norris, Forbes and Fletcher; Alisses Morrison, Revell. Blanchett, James Henley, Hodges, and Christensen; Alessrs. Hartwell, Alorrison, Berryman, Bell, Hickman, Revell, Denman, Evans, Afunro, Hodges, Healey, and Sharpe, jnr.