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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 80, 1 October 1931, Page 17

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Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued by the Ramblers' Ladies' Hockey Club for a dance to be held next month on tho occasion of their 25th anniversary. Apollo Women's Club. Certain amendments to the constitution were made at a recent meeting of the Apollo Women's Club, at which several new members were welcomed. Letters of appreciation from the Apollo Singers and others had' been received regarding the reception held recently by the club, and much interest was shown, in the next programme to be given by tho Singers, i New and Kindly. The effort being jnade^ by the Y.W.C.A. to establish a means of sale for work done by girls and women out of employment is a new one for Wellington, and a most kindly one. These girla have shown a fine spirit of independence so far. and have endeavoured to keep off any kind of charitable aid. Now there is an effort being made to provide them with funds for the work done by themselves, it is hoped that those who respect real workers who want to be paid for what they do and are not content to accept pay without work, will assist this sale,, .which will bo held to-morrow at the association building in Boulcott street during the afternoon. A Respected Lady. The funeral of the late Mrs.. G. Lauehlan took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a very large number of people, the .cortege being more than half a mile .long; .Tho City Council was represented; by: the DeputyMayor (Councillor Wv St. Bennett) and Councillors Chapman, M'Kecn, and Semple. A large number of members of the Corporation staff, • particularly from the Tramways and Electricity, Departments, were present, as also:were Captain Nimmo (Chief of the Scottish Society), Mr. Kissell (Chief Electrical Engineer to the- Government), Mr. Hustler-Smith (president1: of V* Commercial' Travellers' Association),' and many others representative of business houses and societies in the city; A service was conducted in the Seatoun Anglican Church by the Bey. A. T. Bris,ted-Page, who also conducted the service at the graveside. There were also present Mr. Lauehlan'a three brothers (Messrs. B. W., W., and J. B. Lauehlan), Messrs. F., E.yand M. Welch, (brothers of the late Mrs,/Laucnlan), and Messrs. E. andC.Welch (nephews). "Blue BibboW of Life." In speaking at tho meeting of the Wellington Central branch of the Women's Social Progress Movement yesterday, Mrs. Hutchensi alluded to the use of a certain amount of amusement in life, and told i story of a man friend who years ago, when blue or other ribbons began to be a feature of girls' wear, said that he thought they represented the artistic.side of life as against the purely utilitarian, and that they had a charm of their own; Mrs. Hutchens used this as an illustration of the daintiness and pleasures of life, which had their undoubted right place. They made for joy, for interest, and for the widening of acquaintance and sympathyj but jwhat she strongly deprecated was the making pleasure the business of life, and the restless hunting for something: outside home to do, to ensure that that sort of person need never spend an? evening^, quietly at home, but would always . be sure; of some outside amusement. The pleasures were tho "blue ribbons of life,V but did not represent the whole paraphernalia. Spending too little, however, was quite as bad as spending.too much, and the ideal was to spend wisely. Athenian Club. ■; ■; ./■■■.■ Though the 1031 season of the Wellington Athenian dub is drawing to! a close, there is no slackening of "interest in its fortnightly social gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Burbery were host and hostess at last night's function, at which there was a large attendance of members and friends/ As an "Eastern night" had been arranged, the table of the host and hostess and party were, charmingly decorated with Egyptian tapestry, and bronze vases'filled with beautiful spring flowers, while a bronze gong was used to announce the items. Mrs. Burbery wore a black georgette frock with a crimson shoulder spray. Songs were given by Miss J» Briggsand Mr. E. Gladiug, and Miss Hazel Martin danced an Sustern dance and a./tap dance. The usual club dance compete tions were held, adding interest and fun to the festivities, and a delightful wagon supper was served, novelties; being introduced into the fare. Among the visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Castlej Mesdames Miller, Edwards, Parkin, Fowler, C. Milne, Misses. P. : Georgeson, H. Martin, Bicketts, Langdon, Wick* ham, Campbell, Messrs. J,- Burbery,: juri., M'Arthur, Dv-Niirinan, Hodgson,: Parkin, G. B. Pirie,' Calley, and Athea. Mr.-F. M. Sherwood (president), and Mrs. Sherwood were present, and other club members who.attended were Mr. arid Mrs. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill/ Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Williams, Mr.'and Mrs. W. D. Cooke, Mr. and Mrs.. Swinburne, Mr. and Mrs. Grifferi,' Mr. and Mrs. E. Loader, Mr. W. J. Anderson (secretary) and Mrs. Andersbjij Mr. and Mrs. B. Quinton, Mr. and Mrs..Allende4 Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Mr, and Mrs. Jacobsen, Mr. and Mrs. Pirie, Mesftames Dyer and Nausbauni," Miss Hannafin, Messrs. Seatbn,. Becker, Wilson, and J. Mpnnie. .-.. St. Jude's Spring Tair.. The annual spring fair in connection with St. Judes Js Church, Lyall Bay will be held in the Church Hall, Freyberg street, on Saturday afternoon next at 2.30, and will be opened by Her Excellency fLady Bledisloe. The Ladies' Guild has spared no pains to ensure the success of tho function. There will be well stocked stalls of various descriptions, and during the evening a programme will bo submitted. Brooklyn W.C.T.U. Mrs. Sawdon (president) was' in the chair at the recent meeting of the, Brooklyn Women's Christian Temp.erance Union, when there was an exceptionally good attendance of members. Sho .was welcomed back after several months' absence. Mrs. Pickering (delegate to the New ■ Zealand Allianto). read the reports of meetings called by the Wellington Area Council, re the Licensing poll postponement. It

was decided to send'a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Thompson (recording secretary) for the able manner in which, she had carriod out the duties of secretary since tho inception of the branch. Mrs. Baudinet gave a splendid address on "Frances Willard, Her Life, and Work." She received a hearty vote of thanks. A solo was sung by Mrs. D. B. Kennedy. Plans were discussed for an evening meeting, to be held in October, invitations to > be sent to "TV and young peoplo interested. Presbytcriair ladies were hostesses, serving a dainty afternoon tea., Brooklyn Nursing Division. There was keen competition for the Bulltrop Trophy for "Individual Improvising" in first aid at a '.meeting of tho Brooklyn Nursing Division. A test was set by Dr. Line on tlie same principles as those carried out in England. This proved an interesting problem for the competitors to solve. 'The results were as follows: Mrs« Thomp-! son, first; Mrs- Skilton, second. •■. Members pf the Boys' Brigade'made efficient patient and bearers. ' Mr.-'Ebberhart also assisted. Mrs; B. '.B. Wright presented tho trophy to. Mrs. Thompson, and congratulated her on her win.