WEEKEND HOSPITALITY

Camp News (Northern Command), Volume 1, Issue 10, 5 July 1940, Page 7

WEEKEND HOSPITALITY

Soldier Guests At Y.W.C.A. Gatherings \ - - The opening celebrations of the weekend hospitality sponsored by the board of the Wellington Y.W.C.A., for soldiers, took place on Saturday and were most successful, being attended by more than 200 men and girls. The hoard with a committee, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Knox Gilmer, will conduct the entertainments, and for the opening weekend the association and the soldiers were the guests of Mrs. Kuby Gilmer, who was unfortunately unable to attend because of illness. The men began to arrive at 5 o’clock,-, and games were held till tea time, when two large relays dealt with the- demand for refreshments. Dancing fololwed. and at 8 o’clock the official opening took place in the Blue Triangle l Hall. On the platform the official, party comprised Mrs. R. Gardiner, president of the Wellington Y.W.C.A. board, who was chairman; Mrs. P. Fraser, who attended in the absence of the Prime Minister; the Minister of Defence, Mr. •Tones, and Mrs. Jones;.the mayor and mayoress of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop: Captain R. Haddow, Mr. and Mrs. Proctor. Brief speeches of welcome and appreciation were made by those on the platform. Board members present were Mrs.- Martin,

Miss Rennie Miss Kershaw, Mrs. E. W. Hunt, Mrs. Nichols, Miss G. Plimmer. Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and

Mrs. Bowden and Miss M. Toulson. Members of the girls’ clubs of the Y.W.C.A. attended as partners for the men. The cafeteria, lounge and Blue Triangle Hall were thrown open to the men. Community singing and dancing were enjoyed till 11 o’clock The programme was in charge of the three activities secretaries, Miss E Bennell, Miss' McDonald and Miss .Saunders. Another enjoyable afternoon was held yesterday, when a large number of soldiers were present. Miss Bridgeman expressed her pleasure at the attendance and at the real enjoyment of the men. who keenly appreciated the efforts made on their behalf.