BUSY WEEKEND

Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 82, 18 July 1941, Page 5

BUSY WEEKEND

Chibs For Men Of Forces

Full advantage was taken during last week and weekend of the facilities provided by the Army, Navy, Air Force Club for the welfare and entertainment of the men of the forces. A record number of men availed themselves of the hot meals provided by the cafeteria.

The dances on Friday and Saturday nights were more than usually crowded; and the new soldiers were full of praise for what is being provided for them.

Members of the girls’ committee directing the dancing were Misses R. Williamson, D. Puttick and M. YatesJones.

The club gratefully acknowledges hampers from the Manakau Patriotic Society and 'Younger Set (per Mrs. Marshall Miles) ; Ranfurly Club, Masterton (per Mrs. Peter Gordon) ; Masterton Country Club, Carterton Women’s Institute (per - Mrs. J. Woods) ; and the Waikanae Women's Institute (per Mrs. G. A. Monk). Cinderella Club. A record number of men of the services attended the Cinderella Club during the weekend, the dances on Friday and Sunday being particularly well attended. Unusual entertainment was provided on Sunday by Pipe-Major L. McKinnon, E. Newman and Misses Whitelaw, Holdaway, Weaver and Wilson. 7 The . Cinderellas thank 'the anonymous donors of foodstuffs and other articles for the club, which were very much appreciated. Committee members on duty over the weekend were: Mrs. Henderson, Misses Rice Kelly, Ida McConchie, Margaret Mulcahy, Eunice Singleton Smith, Grace Walpole and Audrey McNamara. National Club. The ’ National Club rooms were crowded to capacity with men of the Forces at the weekend, and great appreciation of the comfortable facilities and delicious meals was expressed by the newcomers among them. Miss Mar-

garet Cooper was hostess for the National Union tea on Saturday, and Mrs. 11. O. Chesney was convener of the Lower Hutt group who took charge on Sunday. Y.W.C.A. Entertains. There was a “full house” a* the Y.W.C.A. on Saturday and Sunday when the girls of the “Y” Forces Hospitality Club entertained men of the Army, Navy and Air Force The usual Y.W.C.A. helpers and members of the Lower Hutt Canteen Corps assisted the hostess, Mrs. Tailby, in the cafeteria, the kitchen, and in serving the inert’with meals. The canteen corps was organized by Mrs. Logie, Mrs. G. Clark, and Mrs. Wilkins. There was dancing on Saturday night, and last night, Mr. McSki'nming. the Y.M.C.A. secretary. conducted a service. This was followed by a con ceil party arranged by Mrs. Keys, which was highly popular with the men. Y.M.C.A, Soldiers’ Tea. The lounge of the Wellington Y.M.C.A. was filled to capacity for the usual tea for tin* soldiers, and an over flow had to be provided ,in the board room. The hostesses for the tea yvrtre lie National Council of the Y M.C.A ind the chairman w;N. Mr C. Edmond vho wa> accompanied by M-s Ed

mend. Associated with the irman were Mi ami Mrs C. S Cab-mter. A special feature of the tea 'ns the birthday cakes, one of which w:»* given by the Parkvale branch of the Women’s Institute, and the other by an anonymous donor. Every month a birthday cake -is donated, and the men whose birthday happens to fall in that month hand in the names of their next-of-kin who have a piece of the cake sent to them with a message from the soldiers’ ten A very enjoyable programme was provided for the entertainment of the men, vocal items being provided by Mrs. 'Woodward and Mr 11. M Brasted. and an elocutionary item by Mrs. Anne Lane. The usual one minute silent prayer was observed for t he men erving overseas. Other artists who contributed to the programme were Miss P. Norris, and Corporal Armstrong. The song leader was Mr. H. Kindle, the accompanist Miss L. Finlay, and tne pianist, Mr. Mann. t