CHRISTMAS CHEER

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 138, 8 December 1938, Page 18

CHRISTMAS CHEER

SEASONAL PARTIES

LYCEUM CLUB ENTERTAINS

Roses, poppies, and pastel-shaded lupins made a lovely picture in the comfortable Lyceum Club rooms last night when the president, Mrs. J. C. Andersen, and her committee, entertained membeus and their friends at a Christmas party. A really festive air was given by the multi-coloured streamers and balloons which decorated the rooms, and by the picturesque costumes worn by many of the guests.

"Senoritas," colourful in embroidered shawls and frilly skirts, "Chinese ladies" of high caste clad in shining satins and worked jackets, "children" in short frocks, socks, and with ribbons in their hair, and others, were welcomed by Mrs. Andersen, who wore a frock of green georgette under a velvet cape in floral design.

The programme opened with a chain waltz, and was followed by a dance for all members. Following a game, in which proverbs were sung, a sketch,

"The Sad Affair in Mangel Street," by Mabel Constanduros, was presented, the producer being Miss M. E. P. Ahem. The play caused much amusement, those taking part having to stop many times in order to be heard over the laughter of the guests. The players were Mesdames Herbert, Henry, yon Haast, Willoughby, Wilson, and Miss Ahem. Another game was played l after which a further play, "Little Glass Houses" (Philip Johnson), was presented. The producer, Mrs. Sample, made excellent use of the talent provided, and the humour of the comedy was brought out by the actors. Those who took part were Mesdames Frickleton, Masters, Sample, Thompson, and Miss O'Donoghue. Christmas carols were sung by the Glee Circle, conducted by Madame de Mauny. ! A feature of the evening was the I supper. Besides appetising dishes there was a large Christmas cake made and iced in the club colours of blue and gold by one of the committee members. After a ceremonial cutting slices were given to each guest. Claret cup was served, and coffee was welcomed. "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem were, sung, concluding proceedings. FESTIVE OPERATIC SOCIETY. "Father Christmas" attended the party given by the Wellington Operatic Society in the studio, Cuba Street, last night. Robed in full majesty he was a spectacular figure in his crimson robes and cap and with his white beard flowing to a great length. Synonymous with the very spirit of Christmas, the decorations were gay, and it proved a very happy party. Mrs. Knox Gilmer, a former president, who still takes an active interest in the society's affairs, was present, and on behalf of the members, made presentations to Miss Ailsa Woodward and Mr. Ron Pritchard, two valued members whose marriage will take place this month. Miss Mabel i Turner, who will also be married in I December, was presented with.a handj some gift.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Woodward were special guests of honour.