RED CROSS ENTERTAINS

Chronicle (Levin), 19 September 1946, Page 4

RED CROSS ENTERTAINS

: S.OiCIAE FOR EX-SERVICEMEN AND WIVES, , The Oddfellows' Hall was brightly decorated on a recent Saturday, when the Levin- branch of the Red SS, Sopiety , , en,tertained px-ser-,vicemen and; theif wiv'es, The jpresident (Miss H. E. Bowen) wel;comed- the- visitors. She said. that the Red Cross was anxious to help war brides feel at home in Levin, and she expressed the hope that the acquaintances rnade with members that afternoon would develop into lasting friendships, and that the newcomers would do their part in that respect. On behalf of the society she welcomed .them to Levin. A musical programme followed, interspersed with interes.ting competitions. Mrs. Maher gav.e two very fine pianoforte solos, while Misses Munro. and McDonnell were encored for vocal items. During the afternoon the Mayor, Mr. H. B. Burdek-in, said a few words of appreciation on behalf of- the visitors, and thanked all who had con'tributed to the afternoon's entprtainmen.t. , An qnusual life delineat-ion by 'Mrs:.. -Blake; created mueh.-interest. , Af ternbohi tea was thefl: fiisp,ensbd: an% tljie?, priie-W;ihnoj;s. > ^erotyjre-' sented wiith"' their 'Ifopbies. Amdhk1 those successful were baby- Saunders, Miss McDonnell and Mr. Burdekin. The afternoon was brought to a close by the presenting of flowers to the war brides.