THIRD YEAR BEGUN

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 27, 27 October 1942, Page 2

THIRD YEAR BEGUN

Catholic Services’ Club The third year of activities has begun for the Catholic Services Club in Wellington, the rooms being specially decorated for the birthday celebrations at the weekend. At the carnival dance on Saturday, servicemen and their friends danced to the music of an orchestra, under a canopy of streamers, snowballs 'and balloons. At the close of the dance balloons and snowballs drifted down over the heads of the dancers and were captured as souvenirs. a The highlight of the weekend entertainment was the birthday tea held on ■ Sunday. A monster two-tiered cake 'made by Miss Eileen Mansfield surmounted the table in front of the guest of honour, the lit. Rev. Monsignor Connolly, V.G. The cake bore the legend, “Catholic Services Club—lo4o/42,” and was crowned with two candles. The appetising fare served, had been prepared by members of the Wellington Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Several sittings were necessary at teg to accommodate the crowds. The club’s president, Mr. F. G. J. Temm, presided. Music for dancing was supplied by Eric , Foley, Andrew Shearer, Ray Smith and Marie Yule. A choir of girl members sang a song entitled “The C.S.C.”, lyrics and music of which were specially composed for the birthday by a serviceman who is a constant visitor.

Others who contributed to the entertainment during the weekend were Mr. Frank Rogers and Misses Margaret Gore and Pat Kelly. Miss Winifrcde Delaney was hostess. Thanks are extended to the land group of the W.W.S.A. for a large gift of vegetables and to Mrs. O'Reilly for help in the catering. Miss O’Hagan, Otaki, who is one of the club's most generous supporters, was a visitor welcomed.