CLUB NEWS

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 225, 21 September 1940, Page 2 (Supplement)

CLUB NEWS

Two New Zoalanders (Kaihere) —All kinds or marvellous girts arrived for this club during the last week of our campaign. First came a pile of used baby woollies and 1/ rrom Sheelagh H. a Te A warn ii tu rriend or ours. Tien rrom G. McL., of Royal Oak, came a lovely knitted cardigan, a used blazer and seven splendid patches. From Jack and Bae arrived patches equal to 17, some books, and 1/ for the fund. On Thursday, to our delight and surprise, there was delivered at Sunshine House a parcel from Dulcie; it comprised a dozen oranges and lemons, a woollen patchwork lining ror a single bed. three bright, gay cot cover linings, and a pretty single bed coverlet in rase and black. Patches amounting lo 35 and a little white baby bonnet completed s ve.rv attractive parcel. But this was not all. First came an anonymous parcel, containing eight pairs or bed socks. An immense packing case that tilled us with curiosity opened to reveal one or the most marvellous collections of groceries we have ever seen, and a small bundle containing new summer clothes ror a whole raroily of little girls. This gift was accompanied by half a sack of potatoes—and it was all rrom "Well-wisher." Here are a few details or the contents or tie case, 'Which we valued at nearly £4:—311b or cocoa, several pounds or breakfast roods, all kinds of tinned and packeted provisions—all In large sizes—and this kindly anonymous donor even thought to put In such things as pegs, blue and other most valuable wash day necessities. As a grand finale to the donations rrom and ror the Two New Zealanders, we received aU sorts or things rrom Jack and Bae—paper, pencils, books, three pretty scarves, tern patches and 1/. To top it all our good rriend J.M..S. sent a complete outfit ror a new baby—everything rrom shawl down to powder and soap. This was valued at £3, and was a wonderful final effort.

Fantail .(Mangere Bridge)— Thanks to these busy' children of Mangere Bridge for two lovely new knitted singlets, 11 patches sewn together, and a line bundle of heavy lining material. Later in the week a letter arrived, "We have bad a very busy Inal week . . and I should think that the Fnntails had! They sold newspapers, bottles and other things, and raised over £2. They also had an orange day, and hit the 1500 mark with oranges and lemons. Two cosy knitted singlets, 40 patches, a pumpkin or enormous dimensions, a marrow, two pairs or cosy bed socks, Tour pots or jam, books and used clothing—all these .things mounted up to a wonderful total. Great work, girls.

Starlets (Mount Albert)— Just as sn Introductory gift the Starlets sent along some used clothes, a pink baby dress and bonnet and a green patch. Then came three oheeiy little Twinklets with used clothing of every kind, three pots of jam and some groceries. Then came a further collection or jars or jam, eight pots to be exact, a nne case or oranges, and the wonderful final donation of £5, the proceeds rrom a grand and glorious concert. Many thanks. Starlets. Tor a wonderful career in our winter campaign, 19-10.

Purple Patches (Mount Eden) —Five shillings was an excellent introductory gift. It was followed by half a dozen lemons, a jar or jam. two splendid hotties, two balaclavas, patches amounting to 4 5 (one was knitted by a gentleman visitor to the busy home or the Purple Patches, and two bv flve-yeur-old Maureen), three little woolly caps, two pairs used baby bootees, a little pair of felt slippers, and an almost new pair of lady'-s shoes. Later in the week came a bag or apples and some books; a big bundle of used clothing, including a little swim suit and some boys' garments; a balaclava and two pair 3 of little slippers; little white pikihers and a bonnet, seven patches and a pair or baby bed socks, a beautiful little crocheted pram cover Uned with green, and a lovely material pram cover lined with rose sitln. From B.A.H. for this club there came some books and some used baby clothes and other little articles, whilst the club list of girts included seven patches, a pair of pink bootees, two beautiful winceyette nightdresses, used clothing, including seven shirts, a pair of pink baby pllchers, nine further patches—these were sewn together —and 16/ for the fuid. We must specially mention little seven-year-old Dorothy, who our Sunshine House detectives tell us wears a red coat and hood, wiho sent us three patches and—best of all—her pocket money ror two weeks. Thanks to Dorothy and every other Purple Paitch. But the end or this avalanche or parbels had not yet come. Later in the day we round some more Purple Patches puning up the stairs, this time laden with the following things:—ls/3 for the fund,, used -clothes, a balaclava, five patches, a pair or bootees, a material cot quilt, coats, shoes, two knitted cot quilts, three rull-stze quilts, Jined with silk, some spare lining material, 50 loose patches and 30 -more sewn together, a large bag or wholemeal hand ground by one or the members, and a red, wn4te and l)lue scarf knitted by a seven-year-old. These Rifts were topped by a surprise present of 12/6 from a friend of the club. B v ravo, Patches!

Ooodwill (Parnell) — This Goodwill acknowledgment is fast developing Into a serial story, isn't it? Among the final gifts we found some Jolly ones from the McDonald children, the first being a jolly, well-kept set or wicker dolls' furniture. Also from these helpers of the Goodwill Glub came a model yacht and a very big box of used clothing or every sort, including coats, woollies and a gym dress. Club girts were 3/ for the fund, 18 patches, two pots of jam and a very beautiful cot cover in pale pink and rose squares; two pairs or bootees, a bonnet to match, and • little pink silk box containing a dainty pair of bunny shoettes with socks to match, a pair of red and grey crocheted slippers, two quaint ornaments, and a big bundle or used clothing, including a very good coat. Next came two lovely little baby chairs and two lovely dollies, each in a bed complete with all the clothing and bedding thait dollies most love, and eight ornaments, each packed full or sweets and wrapped in cellophane. The final parcel contained used garments and toys, a pile or books, groceries of all sorts, two single bed material patchwork quilts, a material cot quilt, a cot quilt of 24 knitted patches, another of pink molleton, and yet another of 15 crocheted patches. A nice surprise for Jhls club came from Valerie Kerr, wbo brought us rour cot and one single bed quilts, which she has sewn up for their credit.

Victory (Huntly)—We send a last think you to Freda Sutherland, the captain, for ten nice patches and a little used baby cap. Rainbow (Pukekohe)—The last Rainbow parcel for the winter was very useful' Indeed. It contained two balaclavas and a pair of mittens, as well as 9d for the taring- fund.

St. Aidan's Brownies—We thoroughly enjoyed a visit from three or the Brownie pack, who sent us, in Tour parcels, no rewer than 111 very neatly knitted patches. Good work. Brownies.

Olivette—Two dozen lemons, 2/ Mid some delightful (baby gowns were a very welcome last gift from this club.

Lone Helper (Herne Bay)— From "I Don't Know" (yes, that was the name) ror the credit or the Lone Helper came some well-kept .used garments, and excellent patches amounting to 16. Thank you! From the Lone Helper herself came a line bundle of molleton and tweed patohes, one woolly patch, two delightful little pram covers, one padded satin backed with tweed, and the other molleton and tweed. Thank you, Lone Helper, too! A lovely thought with which to close the campaign: Gifts from two old campaign rriends who have been with us over the years—Grandma Skeen and Mrs. Bowdem, wiho send ror the credit or this club two pairs or bootees, a bonnet and a dainty pink singlet, as well as 2/6 ror the runds. We are all so happy to know that Grandma Skeen was able to knit her stitches or kindness berore the campaign came to a close.

Three Musketeers (Epsom) — How thrilled we were to receive a 10/ ely little green pullover with pixie cap to match, a dear little white baby cardigan, 10 patches and a pretty cot eiderdown or silk patches —quite a delightful gift.

I Oolden Kowhai (Mount Albert)— The I, close ot the Golden Kowhai's wonderrul . and useful "sewing: up" bee was celebrated i by the delivery or two line quilts, partly f "Star" and partly club material, very beautifully sewn and lined, and a used cardigan. This was rollowed by another contribution consisting: of four beautiful 1 quilts—partly of "Star" patches, but j mostly or club material—one of them, 1 particularly line, was in shades of brown » and gold; a used coat and dress finished , off a fine closing' effort. Then our jolly . little friend, Betty Hastie, brought us a 1 lovely parcel.of groceries and 3/ ror the f fund, and Captain > Shirley topped it nil with two lovely baby bonnets. Our warmI est thanks to these cheery members or , our band. t ______ J Walhl Club (Waihi)—This little lone : Sunbeam, who has been working by ber- . self *11 these weeks, sends In a line last . .parcel, consisting- of a cheery "woollen cot f cover, 1/ ror the lining rund, and a large \ bundle or woollen material ror linings. , Later •we found a lovely little red, white : and blue (hurrah!) crochet cot cover, ! cosily lined, a line bundle or heavy wool- | len lining* material and a further 1/. Thank i you, Dawn. ! ' I Magic Oircla (Green Lane)— Many . thanks for three dozen welcome lemons, : Magic Clrclers. •••gull (Takapuna)—A splendid final • parcel for whidh we say "thank you" to i Paulette and Joan. We discovered 2/ for 1 the silver lining fund, used garments, ln- • eluding: a dress, a pair of men's socks, a boy's flannel shirt, three patches, and a book, in another bundle was a complete woolly outnt for a little girl. Including ■ skirt, Juniper nad cap, also a pair or ' bootees and a little blue cap as well. Good work, Sunbeam. Purpla Penguin* (St. Heller's)— How . lovely to hear yet again rrom our St. I Heller's Sunbeams. They sent us a whole ■ bundle or patches, including, some very 1 pretty little crochet ones. These amounted to 20. There was also a little pair or bootees, well-kept baby clothes and other used garments, a dozen further patches, a dozen lemons, and a line pile o>r well-looked-after books. Another old granny has berrlended the Purple Penguins; in the parcel which she donated we found two nice patches, a bonnet, a bed jacket and bootees Tor a baby, one or two little used articles, a pair or bloomers and 1/ for the rund. Fay Johnson, -a club member, contributes three excellent pairs or boys* trousers, two well-knitted pairs of mittens, and two strips or knitting equal to 15 patches. Best wishes and many thanks to Josle and Iter friends. Standard ll> (Manurewa) —This very busy class celebrated the end or the campaign by sending in a splendid parcel, it contained a line collection of provisions—all sorts of groceries and Jam —a boy's flannel shirt, a dainty pair or bootees and 48 patches. Buay Browniaa (Mount Eden)—A splendid final parcel opened-to reveal a beautiful single bed material quilt covered with sea green satin, a single bed quilt of "Star" patches, 13 patches sewn together, some used clothes and some lining material, same books, a little rain bat, two balaclavas, rour pots or Jam and Ave lemons, a baby bonnet and 6/3 ror the rund. The very last girt was a quilt o! "Star" patches very neatly sewn up. Aotaa (Birkenhead) —Thanlc yon, Aotea girls, for some used clothes, a cosy cot quilt of material patefhes in red, navy and Hgwt blue, 17 patches mainly sewn together, a sciiool case, 15 oranges and 3d tor the fund.

Ngataringa Helper* (Devonport)—First or all we discovered two balaclavas, 65 patches, and a cot quilt or 60 patches lined with red and bordered with blue. Then came five pots or jam, a bag of lemons and another of onions, some comics, some very good used clothes—including sihoes, hats and outdoor garments—a very pretty material cot quilt lined with black silk a green flannel Trock ror a lucky little girl, two beautiful cardigans, a cosy pair or pink toed socks and 11/ ror the fund.

Four Kiwi* (Heme Bay)— These girls , finish off some very energetic weeks by sending: us a lovely khaki searr, 18 lemons, a balaclava, two pairs or cosy felt and wool slippers, two pairs of baby clothes, and some g-ood used garments, including a gym dress. Bravo,' the Four Kiwis!

Devonport Pixie* (Devonport)—How pleased we were to receive no fewer than 77 patches, all very large and beautifully knitted, two pairs or baby bed socks, some lining material, and a lovely cot quilt of 63 patches lined with ibeige silk. Later arrived a very big parcel or well-kept books, completing some lovely Pixie girts.

Busy Bee* (Epsom)— Anonymous girt or £1 was a anal thrill ror these little Sunbeams, who leaped up the ladder on the strength or it.

Two Bright Stars (Milford)—A happy girt rrom an anonymous helper was 2/6 Tor the credit or these little Sunbeams. I ain sure they will be delighted.

Fern Leaf (Remuera) —These three busy Sunbeams send us a bundle or used clothing, lining material, 17 patches, mostlv sewn together, a scarr and two woolly caps.

Lilybet (Kohimaraina) —Thanks to the captain Tor a pretty green knitted cap. A very thoughtful old granny made two little flannel Jackets Tor baby Margaret and asked tha>t they be credited to the Lilybets.

, Meola Club (Point Chevalier)— Such a splendid box came rrom these Point Chevalier friends of ours, a great "wind-np" to months of hard work, it contained lovely new baby clothes, including two dresses, A petticoat or warm winceyette, bonnet, singlet, a baby bed Jacket, bootees, three pa>!rs or bloomers, a pair of boy's trousers, three patches, a balaclava, some used clothes, and a large collection of fruit or all sorts. A little later in the week there came what we can call a continuation or this parcel. It contained a bundle of used clothes, two dozen lemons, two beautiful baby singlets, 13 patches, four pairs of bed socks, two balaclavas and all kinds or beautiful new baby clothes—winceyette gowns as well as woollies. A surprise girt or a little pink s'inglet came rrom Arline Adnams to complete the trood work or this club. Four Stars (Remuera) —The last parcel to be opened came from this Remuera club—used clothes, including good coats and dresses, a dainty white silk crochet outfit for baby, used baby garments, some lining material, and 11 o excellent patches sewn together. Thanks to these four Mends or ours. Oar Gang (Otahuhu)—You'll be glad to know that Captain Ellen is reeling quite well again. Her last girt was a bundle or used clothing or every sort, including hats, a dozen lemons, patches amounting to 30, mainly sewn together, some groceries, and a dainty baby bonnet. Thank you! Bluebird Knitters (Orakel)—A wonder - rul donation or £1 10/ was rollowed by quite a collection or other gifts—i pair or pink mittens, used clothing—including three hats—apples and oranges, an unfinished material patchwork quilt, a bonnet and a pair of shoes, and a large patch equal to four. Appl* Olub (City) wound up months of good work with these final contributions; A large box or apples and lemons, two pots or jam, some very good used garments, including six hats, no fewer than rtine balaclavas, a knitted patch and three large stocklngette patches, also a strip or knitting equal to three patches, a book, a bundle or oilcloth baby feeders and a very quaint cot blanket backed with tartan. Just on closing time came an Apple Club brother with 12/6 (this was bamboozled out of the Apple Club rathers), a fine collection or groceries, some books, a jolly present Tor a haby, consisting or some soap and a rattle, a balaclava and a patch. A special thank you to these little rolk, who have worked so hard during the campaign. Jovial Worfcara (Mount Albert)—Yvonne, a new Jovial worker, not only arrived with a parcel, but helped us to open some more. We were specially delighted wrtth the pretty ofange cardigan knitted by Mary, a scarf—the work or Yvonne—two bonnets, a pretty white singlet, 40 patches sewn together, a warm used coat, two unlined cot quilts and 1/ for the fund. Lavandar Sunbaama (Takapuna) — Thanks to these hard-working girls (not forgetting granny!) for a lovely cosy baby singlet, 11 patches, and 3d ror the fund. Later on granny sent us a lovely hottie complete with cover. Dawn and Diana also contributed 32 patches, five pairs or bootees, a pair or bed socks—very large and cosy—a delightful little knitted suit Tor a boy, two woolly caps and a bonnet, a bundle or baby feeders and some books. In yet another parcel were a further 11 patches, a pair or baby shoettes, five baby bonnets, three pairs of boys' trousors, a cot quilt lining, and 3d for the rund. Our best thanlts to Joan and Betty Blakey, who helped a great deal in this final contribution.

Merry Kingfisher* (Epsom)— Mary Willis and several pr her Triends arrived at Sunshine House laden down with parcels. We found books, used clothing, two bonnets, a pair or bootees and a pair or pllchers, 75 patches, mainly sewn together, a tennis racquet, a line hottle, two lovely knitted cardigans and 9d ror the fund.

Achilles (Ponsonby) send us a very welcome final girt, a Jar or jam, two books, an unlined satin cot cover, and Tour nice patches.

Rosemary (Devompftrt)—A splendid llnal girt came rrom Hilda Godley—a heavy material quilt, almost or double bed size, and a jolly little pair or bootees.

Cuckoo (Epsom)— Thank you Tor 2/ ror the rund and a well-kinit balaclava, the last or some very line girts.

Corrella Helpers (Devonport)—We were so delighted to receive a very lovely cot cover in pink and green, beauttrully lined with green satin.

Busy Barneys (Glendowie) —Another monster final girt rrom these little rriends with the quaint name—it contained a bright little pram cover or 15 patches, warmly lined, a scrap book, a lovely- heavy cot eiderdown, and three dozen or the most enormous lemons we have ever seen. Some comics completed this very welcome parcel. Yet another parcel contained 15 lemons, a book and a jigsaw puzzle.

Sunshine (Grey Lynn)—Captain Nancye sends several good used garments and two wonderrul bed quilts; one was double bed size made or tiny silk patches and backed with strips or red and black woollen material; the other was one or the prettiest cot quilts we have seen—lt was made or strips or varl-coloured silks, some only one inch wide, arranged In a geometrical pattern. In a second parcel we discovered some lovely baby garments, ten patches and two pots or Jam.

J'» Club (Mount Men) —We were pleased to receive three splendid cardigans, used tout very (rood, some other used garments, and seven patches, for which we are awarding ten point's. The J's send their sincere thanks to Bib and Bub for their kindly girts. Later girts were 20 patches and 2/3 tor the lining fund.