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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 81, 2 October 1931, Page 13

Tho English-speaking Union has issued invitations, for a luncheon to be given in honour of Judge Colliver, ot Chicago. U.S.A., next week. Mr. and Mrs. Hope B. Gibbons have issued invitations for a ball, to be held at their beautiful home, "Ngaroma, Lyall Bay, in aid of Scots Collego Pavilion Fund. Mrs. J. A. Foster is the hon. secretary of the dance. Home of Compassion. Friends and supporters of the Home of Compassion are reminded of thei.gitt tott which will take place at the home to-morrow afternoon. "As the necessities, so should the provision be,' is a eood motto for the Wellington public on this occasion. The Artillery Band will play selections. Beginnings of Tennis. s Tennis is beginning at the Hutt Valley, and o» Saturday there was a. large attendance of members and friends at the Knox tennis- courts, when Mr. Thomson formally declared tne arounds open. Tho season promises to be a good one, and much enthusiasm was displayed. Another opening on the same.day was at St. Stephen's Club, when Mr. F. Feist declared the season open, and congratulated tho members on their excellent courts, with some fine, shrubs recently planted and a lawn made. A pavilion also has been bunt lately, making complete very excellent grounds. Afternoon tea was served^ by the ladies' committee, and an enjoy: able afternoon spent. Social Progress Movement. The* weather was kind on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Lower Hutt branch of the Social Progress Movement, which took place at the home: of Mrs. L. T. Watkins. There were Wellington members present as well as many from .the Hutt. Mrs. Stewart (Wellington) spoke on the aims and objects of. the Movement; and showed that the movement is making itself.felt,, and is.gathering strength in a very gratifying manner, It aims chiefly at the betterment of social condition? Mrs. Watkins . was . re-elected as president. A delicious afternoon tea was Served, and Mrs, Watkins was warmly thanked for her pleasant hospitality. Women's Institute. The Wainui-o^mata Women's Institute members spent a pleasant time recently at the monthly meeting held in the public hall. The subject of the afternoon was ''An Institute Idoal Home-making.'? Miss Davis 'gaye an interesting^ address on .homo decora-, tions, and . showed: beautiful patterns and materials, giving. ideas . for the ; blending of colours for walls, carpets, curtains, and bedspreads. A competition (the prettiest article made from a sugarbag) was keenly contested, and brought forth much talent and observation, Mrs. Callis being the winner of the prize. Mrs. J. O. Wood was chosen to be delegate to the Wellington Provincial Federation Conference, which will be held at Bongotea. Mrs. L. Wood thanked Miss Davis for her interesting address, and presented her with some beautiful flowers. Afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mesdamos White, Walker, and J. O. Wood, and, Miss White. Karori Croquet Club. Although thero was a keen wintry wind yesterday there was a large attendance, of visitors and Members at the opening, of tho Karori Croquet Club. The president (Mrs, Lewis) in welcoming the visitors, expressed the hope that they would have an enjoyable afternoon and * happy season. Mj. G. H. Burn (patron) also added a few words of welcome; after which the' Mayoress (Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop) declared ihe greens Open, The tablet were tastefully decorated with mauve and heliotrope, the club colours, and a delicious afternoon tea was served on the pavilion. Among the guests were Mesdames " Izafd, Burn, M'Kenzie, Gardner; Boocock, Mouat, Kelly, Misses Bates, and M'Kenzie. The various competitions were.keenly contested and thoroughly enjoyed, the winners being: Mrs. Eoberts (Wellington), bobs: Mrs. Russell (Hataitai), angles; Mrs. Hobbs .(St. Augustine's), French; Mrs. W. Boberts. (Wellington), putting. ; Mrs. Ai Bamsay (captain of the Wellington Croquet Club)-, and Mrs. Babbidge (Lyall Bay Club), have both been unable to attend the f opening ceremonies of the; croquet season through indisposition. "■ : A Pleasant Welcome. . A very charming thought on the part of the Bed Cross authorities was to meet the Hon. Dr. Collins ana Mrs. Collins on their arrival back in Wellington after an absence^ overseas. They came by the Bangitiki, which' arrived in Wellington from Auckland this morning.; Mr.. Chapman, M.P., : Mr. M. A. Grant, and Mr. Galloway, of the executive, met them, and a contingent from the Kilbirnie Junior Circle, including Joyce Woodger (president), Stuart Beid (hon. secretary), and Frank Parkin (corresponding secretary). Mrs. Collins was presented with a. bouquet of sweetjpeas and tnlips. Both Dr. and Mrs. Collins expressed their pleasure at such.a. cordial reception. . College Speech Day, The annual "speech/day" took place at Wellington Girls' College yesterday, when Mr. A. J. Mazengarb was the judge; He spoke' with much commendation of . the matter. and manner, of tho speeches, and awarded tho prizes as follows: —(1) Marion Brown ("Hall Came"); (2) Hilary Henderson ("John Masefield"; (3) Nan Berry ("Drake's Voyage") and Nessie Macfarlane ("Budyard Kipling"), theso two dividing the honours of the third place. Miss Greig (principal) announced that the late Mrs. John Hannah had bequeathed £50, the interest of which was to provide a "Marjorie Nicholls" speech prize each year. This would make for con; tinued interest and cultivation, which was probably the intention of the donor, who had been exceptionally gifted herself. At the close of the afternoon a vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Mr. Mazengarb, on the motion of Mrs. E. W. Kane, J.P., a member of the College Governors. Valedictory. Happy and cordial relations were shown at the Moera Hall recently when the committee and parents of the Lower Hutt Free Kindergarten Association met to bid farewell to Mrs. ■ Atkins, first assistant since the opening of the kindergarten. Although the weather was most unfavourable, there was a good gathering of parents, and Mr.G. Sutherland (chairman) presented Mrs. Atkins with a set of crystal goblets and a jade bowl and jug, two beautiful posies being added by appreciative friends. Miss Biley spoke of the great value of Mrs. Atkins's work, and expressed the feeling that she would be very much missed. With Miss Gordon, she folt great regret at bidding her farowell as a member of the staff. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" closed a pleasant little function. Miss C. Benn, of the Chief Accountant's Office of the New Zealand Bail ways, was met recently by the members of tho staff and presented by thorn with a dinner set. Mr. H. Valentine (chief accountant), in making the presentation, made a eulogistic speech, and Mr. W. Bishop (assistant; chief ac-