HELP FOR THE UPPER HUTT ORPHANAGE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3112, 16 June 1917, Page 5

HELP FOR THE UPPER HUTT ORPHANAGE

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. [ Eminently, successful was tho musical ;»evening aud danco afterwards held at i the Upper Hutt last evening in aid of St. Joseph's Orphanago (bettor known as the Upper Hutt Orphanage). The hall was well filled at an early hour, and the first item of tho programme was the dancing of Miss Dons Guise's little pupils. The children performing were the Misses Ngaire Williamson, Kathleen Keece, Violet Whyto, Mollie Ellis, and Mollie Griffiths. Miss Mary M'Keowen, who is not unknown to Wellington audiences, sang "Kathleen Mavourneon," and for an encore gave "Keep on the Sunny Side." Mr. Norman Aitken and other members of the "Charley's Aunt" Club gave much, pleasure with their items, each, being deservedly encored. Messrs. F. Crowther, C. Fife (violins), and F. M-Donald (humorist), from Trentham Camp, also contributed to the programme, and last but not least was Master Fergus Reeves, who contributed recitations. The dancing commenced later in the evening, and, there being plenty of partners (some of tho soldiers having come alt the way from Featherston, together with the large Jiuniber from Trentham) and a good floor, with excellent music, everyone enjoyed themselves fully. An orchestra supplied the music, with Miss E. M'Guinness as pianist. The stage had been arranged by the secretary and her assistant , ;, with red, white, and bluo bunting and pot plants. Supper was laid in the room adjoining, and was in charge of a ladies' committee. The orphanage, wherein are over 170 children, should receivo a goodly sum as the outcome of the soldier-pro-moters' effort. At the conclusion of the evening Mr. Levin briefly thanked the performers, who at much inconvenience had motored out from town to assist the cause. He particularly referred to tho excellent and indefatigable services of the secretary, Miss Golder, through whoso efforts tho gratifying result was mainly due. The promoters desire to gratefully acknowledge, contributions towards the fund from: Mrs. Jacob Joseph (Wellington), Mr. R. Quinn (Trentham), Mrs. Young (Upper Hutt), and also to tho many who so readily gave their assistance. Further contributions may be sent to the secretary, Miss A. Golder, Main Road, Upper Hutt, and parcels of clothing, etc., may be left at Messrs. Wliitaker Bros., booksellers, Lambton Quay. .

Mr. Sutherland has received a copy of a letter written to the Minister of Internal Affairs by Miss Anderson, Kereru, Hawke's Bay, stating that tho ZI,. motorcar presented to tho Crippled Soldiers' Art Union Fund wns her late mother's, and not her own. The late Mrs. Anderson's wholo soul was with, tho soldiers, and it was her wish that the car should be raffled for their benefit. Miss Anderson expresses her Own and her family's gratitude for the way in which the art union is being pushed on, and asked that the car be acknowledged as being "presented by the family of the lato Mrs. Jno. Anderson, Poporangi Station, Kereru, Hawke's Bay. Mrs. A. Gray (Brougham Street) and her two children have returned from a visit to Paekakariki. The monthly meeting of the Petono and. Lower Hutt branch of the Plunket Society was held in tho Mayor's room, Lower Hutt, this week. Present were: Mesdames Kirk (in the chair), G. Cook, M'Caw, Mather., Huthnance., Ewori and Buid. Apologies were received from Mesdnmes Scales, Harnian, Todd, Bovin, M'Pherson, M'Bean, Nicholson, and Cameron. The nurse reported the month a. busy one, in spite of the wet iveather. Two mraidred and fifty-ono visit? wero paid to the, rooms by>mothers and babies, and 169 visits paid by the nurse to homes. Miss Peach and Miss Andrews assist the nurse- occasionally at Petone. It is hoped when funds permit: that a Karitano nurse may be engaged to assist Jvureo Baker, as the work is increasing so rapidly. Tho hon. treasurer acknowledges the following subscriptions ; and donations:—Mrs. T. Cooper, 5?.: Miss Sanderson, r>3.; Mrs. Scott, 2s. Gd.: Mrs. M'Caffery, 55.; Mrs. G. Pearco, ,£1 Is.; Mts. Lewis, 155.; Mr. Eishwoi'th, 10s.; Mrs. Gordon, 55.: Mrs. Ness. Is.: Mrs. Peck, Is. Mrs. Mather, secretary of the Sewing Guild, acknowledges tho following donntions:—Mrs. Turk, (Is.: Mrs. Harnian, 35.; Mrs. Burd, 25.; Mrs. 11. W.Wilson, 45.: Mrs. Andrews, 3s'.; Mr*. llou:lt, ss. fid.; Mrs. Lyford, !)s. : Mt« Cook, is.; Mrs. Nicholson, Is.; Mrs. Burborough. Bs.; Mrs. Mather, Cs.: Mis? Peach, 95.; total, jC2 18s. fid. Material from Mrs. Minims aud four knitted vests from Mr. Strand are also acknowledged. "Face dry and parched after tho outing, dear? . . . Mine was, too, but it's better now. I applied 'Sydal.' It's so refreshing, and my!—haan t it made n change. Just feel how soft and smooth my face is now! Ifs just grand! Go round to tho chemist and get a pot of 'SydaT to-day. It's simply splendid for eoftening the face and hands and nrmc. Inexpensive, too—you get such a big pot for 25." At all chemists and stores:— Advt. Chrysanthemums.—An abundant supply of these beautiful flowers now ready. Also Fragrant Violets and Paper White Narcissi. Rend some to your sick friends and see bow they will onjoy them. Flowers packed and sent to all parts of tho country. Miss Poole, Art" Florist. 70 Manners Street. 'Phono 210(1. Wedding Announcements. --- Beautiful rosea ana tho choicest of flowers only are usod when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed aDd forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, -Vice-Regal Florist, ili Willis Strcet.-Advt. Chalking "0.H.M.5.," without authority, on a motor-lorry, cost a. man a. lino of 10s. at the Mansion House, London, ,