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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 139, 10 December 1930, Page 15

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Cancer Campaign Fund. The wonderful cake, made and decorated by the staff of Kirkcaldie'a, is to be cut by Mrs. Moricc, president of the Women's Committee of the Cancer Campaign Fund, at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon. Hundredweights of the best fruit and other good materials have been used in the making of this •cake, and from 3 to 5 and 7 to S p.m. on Friday, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday this wonderful cake will ba distributed. The prizes for the correct guessing of its weight will be goods to the value of three and two guineas at the shop, for. the first and second nearest guesses. Tickets are now being sold. The whole proceeds will be handed to the Cancer Campaign Committee, and are likely to prove a handsome addition to the fund. Mrs. Moriee visited Roseneath yesterday afternoon, and met some of the residents at the home of Mrs. Alexander Low. An explanation of the work was given, and Mrs. Low agreed to be president of the icommittee, which will be fully formed early in the New Year. Other officers were appointed. A School Jubilee. Former girls of the Otago Girls' High School resident in W"3^11^011 an<l s" trict will be interested in the arrangements for celebrating the school's jubilee next January. An historical meeting is to be followed by an excursion and entertainment, the jubilee lasting two days. Mrs. E. D. Nimmo, Dunedin, is secretary, and Miss Stella Bayley treasurer of the committee, which is planning a delightful programme for the entertainment of visitors. Great Kindergarten Party-. Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe has given her patronage to the kindergarten party which is to take place at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon next, and has promised to be present. The party has been arranged by all the Kindergartens, and all the children will br present. It promises to be a picturesque and delightful gathering, no Xjains having been spared to make it a success. A few seats are still available to be booked in tie gallery. Further details appear in an advertisement in this issue. A Garden Circle. The garden circle of the Pioneer Club, which has he-Id many meetings during the year of an interesting kind, the members learning much from their president (Mrs. H. Fisher), met yesterday afternoon for the last time this year. Mrs. H. Fisher presided, and gave a talk about food for plants with instruction for keeping the plantj in good condition and satisfactory flowering during the summer. Presentations wore made to Mrs. Fisher from the members as a mark of appreciation of her help and instruction, and a bouquet was also presented to Miss Kane (president of the club). Miss Isaacs (Thon. secretary of the circle) was handed a gift, as showing appreciation of lier work also. Afternoon tea was served, and a. very pleasant time spent, concluding a successful season. Obstetrical Fund. There is no ground for the current nimonr that the Government has withheld paymont of the first portion of its subsidy to the obstetrical fund on the pretext that the site- of the new maternity hospital has not been, fixed, says the Dunedin "Star." In fact, the Government has already paid £10,000 to the University Council that being the maximum amount fixed by statute which tlio Government can pay in any one year. The Government's subsidy totals £25,000, and no apprehension, is felt that the remaining £15,000 will not be paid at later date. In the early part of tho year a vigorous campaign was carried on throughout. New Zealand for the purpose of raising funds for the establishment of a Chair of Obstetrics at the University of Otago. Those who took charge .of the effort raised some £25,000, and secured a promise from the Government of a subsidy on the basis of £ for £. Applications for the position of Professor of Midwifery at a salary of £2000 per annum have been called, and an ajjpointment will probably be made early next year. Some Charming Tracks. The frocking at the play, "Tho Importance of Being Earnest,' 1 given last evening by the Repertory Company at the Blue Triangle Hall, was very charming, and was in tune with the colour scheme of tho setting. Miss Louise Hall, as "Lady Bracknell," had in each scene an elegant creation of black and white. In the first it was of black ehi/Ton over silk, smartly cut, and worn with a capote of black and white, her wig of silvery hair being extremely smart and becoming. The second frock was of jiajiels <>i; chanaonee and black

laxe, and another smart and becoming small hat. Miss Beryl Earlc, in the first sceue, was in a girlish frock of white chiffon and lace, with a "Mephisto" cap. of white satin, with a wide flat bow at the back and a diamante ornament in the front.. Her second frock was an afternoon ensemble of line black lace over ivory silk, and a becoming black and white hat. Miss Hazel Wells, as "Cecily Cardew," wore a dainty frock of frilled white georgette ana lace. Miss Ethel OldburyJones, who took the part of "Miss Prism," dressed the part to perfection, her black frock being a model of propriety of earlier days. The black and white and silver tones were extremely attractive, rinding much favour with those who had spent an enjoyable evening at the clover play. Cradle-Koll Party. j Many small children aiid their mothers were entertained in the .Baptist Schoolroom recently, when the Wellington Central Women's Christian Temperance Union gave their annual "Cradle Eoll" party. Mrs. Mowlem presided, and Mrs. Long ("Cradle Eoll" superintendent) welcomed the guests. A "party" tea was set for the children on long tables gaily decorated with flowers, and the distribution of paper caps added greatly to their enjoyment. Mrs. Hoult and her assistants served the tea. Mrs. Mowlem j spoke to the mothers of the ill-effects of alcohol on the brain. A number of the children recited and sang songs, and tho afternoon closed with the singing of a hymn. Mrs. Irwin played the accompaniments. The Brooklyn branch will shortly give a party for the remainder of the "Cradle Eoll," who were not present on this occasion. Acknowledgments. The matron of the Eed Cross Home, Hobson street, desires to acknowledge with sincere thanks the following gifts received during November: I'lowers and jam, the Misses Price; fruit and jam, Mrs. Jacob Joseph; dainties, Wellington Meat Co.; "Tatters," Lady Liverpool; plants, Mr.-Halley; "Daily Mirrors," Mrs. Wylie; "Saturday Evening Post," Mrs. Flanagan; roses, Miss Poolc; arum lilies, Mrs. Atkinson. A Diamond Wedding. A diamond wedding is always of interest. One celebrated in Christehureh a few days ago was that of Mr. and Mrs. A. M'Kenzie, of Lancaster street, Linwood, who were married at St. Andrew's Church, Christehureh, by the Ecv. C. Fraser in 1870. Mr. M'Kenzie came from Dundee, Scotland, being born in 1848, and with his parents arrived in Lyttelton by the ship Gananoque in 1860. In 1868 he joined tho locomotive service, arid in 1906 became locomotive inspector for the South Island, retiring in 1912. Mrs. M'Kenzio is the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. Thompson, the latter having been matron of Lyttelton Hospital. Mrs. M'Kenzie arrived in New Zealand in 1806 in the Mermaid. Two of tho family of six are living, and there are seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Miniatures. The craze of the moment at Home is for miniature articles of all descriptions, from fans to tiny animals made of glass, writes a correspondent. There is to be an exhibition in London of those miniature objects, including tho loveliest little plants and rock gardens. These are the work of the clever Englishwoman who planned the garden of tho Queen's dolls' house and made all the plants for it. There will also be the fascinating set of tools used to carve the dolls' house. What do you think these are? Darning needles, knitting needles, and bodkins! Girl Grocer. The first and only woman to enter for the bacon rolling and boning competition at tho International Grocers' Exhibition was successful at. the Agricultural Hall, Islington, • London, states the "Manchester Guardian." ' She was Miss Irene Page (17), of Knighton street, Hepthorn lane, near Chesterh'-eld. Miss Page told a reporter that as she could not find a job in an office when she left school she entered the grocery business. "I soon grew to like it and studied it carefully," she added, "and that, I suppose, is the reason for my success." Miss Pago gave an exhibition before a crowd of some thousands in the evening. Invitations Issued. ■ Mrs. Bernard Wood has issued invitations for an afternoon party to be held at her home at Heretaunga in aid of the Cancer Eesearci Fund on 17th December, when bridge »ud tennis ■will be played. The prize-giving at Wellington East Girls' College will begin at half-past 2, instead of at 3 o'clock, on Friday, as previously arranged. " Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Watkins have issued invitations for Monday evening, from S to 9 o'clock, at tho Tasman Street Boys' Institute, when the premises will be open for inspection by visitors. Better than saving coupons. To celebrate their 67th anniversary, Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., are offering 10 per cent, discount in all departments till 13th December. This means you save considerably on those Christmas presents.—Advt. Bouquets of distinction for tho Bride and her maids in exclusive colouring and style to suit Frocks. Miss Murray, 36, Willis street.—Advt. Eows and rows of shiny toys, an exciting treasure cave with free gifts for everyone, and Santa waiting to welcome, the children. Great fun shopping at Kirkcaldie and Stains' these days.— Advt.