HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 87, 9 October 1931, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

Women'^Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Mowlern presided over a small attendance of members at yesterday's meeting of the Wellington branch of the Women's "Christian Temperance Union. After devotions, one member told of a direct answer to prayer. A paper from the New Zealand. Federation of Teachers was read objecting to the proposed. "conomy in educational facilities. Members agreed that this injustice should not be inflicted on the children. Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Mowlem, who were delegates to the recent district convention held in Masterton, read reports of their experiences from different aspects. It was stated that the second mortgage on headquarters had now been wiped off. Tea was served, and the meeting brought to a close by the Doxology. Ramblers' Hockey Club Dance. The close of the hockey season was marked by the Ramblers' Club with a very successful dance, which took place last evening at the Tararua Tramping Club's rooms. The celebration of a successful season coincided with the twenty-fifth birthday celebrations of the club, and an elaborate cake, decorated with the club colours, sur.moiinted the supper table. A presentation was made during the evening to Miss L. Dick, the longest playing member of the club, who received a goldmounted fountain pen to mark the occasion. The presentation was made by Mr. Hood, president, who made an appropriate speech. Games and novelty dances were included in the programme, and.the function proved very enjoyable. The guests included Mesdames Swinburne, Oakes, Worthington, Fitt, and Watt, Misses Swinburne, D. Fitt (secretary), L. Hislop, B. Cumming, M'Gillivray, P. Carpenter, Shaw, and Thomas, and Messrs. Simpson, Barr, Wright,' and Parkin. Some Impressions of the Continent. Miss Greig presided at the last meeting of the' Wellington Association of the Federation of University Women, held at the University Women's Club. Miss B. Jackson gave a most interesting address on her impressions of the Continent during her recent tour. She spoke briefly about the conditions in some of the countries' she had visited, namely, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Italy; about the beauty of the old cities, the scenery and the wild flowers; and also about some of the interesting people she had met. Supper concluded a very enjoyable evening. Toe H League of Women Helpors. The Too H group of the League of Women Helpers in Wellington had great pleasure in an evening visit recently from Her Excellency the Lady Bledisloe. The special feature of the gathering was an initiation ceremony of seven new members who had completed their years' probation. The ceremony, which is a very beautiful one, was taken by the chairman (Mrs. Wrigley) and Her Excellency was asked to pin on the badges, which she did very graciously. Later Lady Bledisloe spoke of her great enjoyment of the service, taking for her keynote the joy of Christianity. She expressed, a wish to present the group with their lamp, which is the mark and goal of their attainment to branch status. All members felt Her Excellency's kindness and interest deeply, and expressed their thanks and appreciation in a round of applause. The Rev. G. C. Blathwayt, padre of the group, gave-, a short address on the symbolism of the "Lamp of the League of Women Helpers," as distinct, while beh-.g similar, to the Lamp of Too H. The meeting closed with family prayers taken by the padre. Supper followed, shared by Her Excellency. Invitations Issued. Invitations have been issued by the Wellington Orphans' Club for a "ladies' korero" to be held this week. Musical and Dramatic Programme. An enjoyable social gathering was held this week by the students, tutors, and friends of the Workers' Educational Association, when their rooms at the Trades Hall were gaily decorated with flowers and flags. The director, Dr. I. L. G. Sutherland, presided over a largo attendance, and a programme was given by > Misses W. Cooley^ E. Weeber, M. Castle, M. Cooley, and 8. Willoughby. Mr. Ronald Castle played tho accompaniments. The students in Miss Cooley's drama class gave two amusing play readings, those takiug part being Mesdames P. Dowse and E. Maslen, Misses M. Cooley, I. Henderson, M. Lamont, P. MacCormac, K. Mair, and J. Weeber, and Messrs. Craig MacKenzie and J. B. Scott. A dainty supper was provided by the women students. Dance at Kilbirnie. The; ex-pupils, together with parents of children attending the Kilbirnie School, held the fourth of a series of dances last Saturday evening. These entertainments are proving extremely popular in the district, as was evidenced by an attendance of about 70 couples on Saturday. Tho infants' room was effectively decorated with large flags, Chinese lanterns being used to shade the lights. "Balloon," "Monte Carlo," and "lucky spot" dances were thoroughly enjoyed, and excellent music was provided. A delectable honie-mado supper was provided by the ladies' committee. The proceeds will be utilised to augment the limited fun„ of the School Committee. Another function will be held shortly. Dance at Lower Hutt. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions the fortnightly social, dance, and "500" evening, held by tho Wilford School Committee, Lower

Hutt, proved a great success. The social part of the programme was supplied by Miss Kathleen Bartosh and her pupils—Miss M. Pearee and Miss B. Glading', the items being greatlyenjoyed. At the conclusion of the "500" evening (played in the card room) players adjourned to the social and dance hall, where supper _ was handed round and dancing continued until midnight. The ever-increasing popularity of the dance is largely due to Mrs. Barnett (the pianist), hef services being given gratuitously, which is greatly appreciated by the committee. Extras were played by Miss Bella Scott, and the evening's competition was won by Mr. M'Farlane. Successful Concert. A very successful concert was given recently at the Home for Aged Needy, Newtown, by the Working Men's Club Orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Cummings. Many delightful items were given by the orchestra, and also by the pupils of Miss Marie Peterson. Songs and musical monologues by Misses Milsom, Digby, Leila Becker, Joyce Twist, Joyce Stewart, Violet Jones, a: d Lilian Thompson were enthusiastically encored, and the evening concluded with the serving of a bountiful supper. Mr. G. Petherick, chairman of trustees, was present, and warmly thanked the performers. Miss E. Mackay (matron) and members of the staff were also present. Another Kindly Effort. The Y.W.C.A. will hold another sale of work in connection with the Friendly Service Bureau on -Tuesday afternoon next, beginning at 2 o'clock. Any unemployed woman or girl who wishes to sell work of any kind is asked to bring the goods to the Y.W.C.A.,.Boulcott street, not later than Monday next. They are asked to arrange prices, etc., when leaving the work, to enable the sellers to do the best gpssible, while offering the public good value, as in these days that is quite necessary. The association hopes that a large number of those out of work will take this opportunity to help themselves, and relieve to some extent their financial worries. It is also hoped that there Will again be a good response on the part of buyers to help those who are trying earnestly to help themselves.