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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 117, 20 May 1939, Page 18

HERE and THERE-

Film of Germany Shown.

Over 100 young people, members of the Hutt Valley Tramping Club, and other local clubs, filled Mr. S. P. Andrew's 'studio in Willis Street on Thursday evening" when a film of Germany dealing mainly with the youth' movement, was shown by Mr. Richard Andrew. A film taken by a member of the Hutt Valley Tramping Club, Mr. F. Eggers, of the opening of the new hut, lan Powell, at Mt. Holdsworth, was also shown. The social committee of the Hutt Valley Club, Misses D. N. Moncrieff, M. Warburton, P. Heap, L.- Milne, and Messrs. D. Warburton and H. Saint, was on duty, and supper was served.

An "At Home" in H.M.S, Leander,

Late autumn sunshine and an absence of any wind made a perfect setting on Thursday afternoon for an "At Home" held by the captain and officers of H;M.S. Leander, states the "Auckland Star." The quarter-deck of the ship was gaily decorated for the occasion with flags and bunting, and

cocktails and savouries were served from buffet tables arranged on the deck. The* function, which was largely attended, included representatives of the civic authorities, the Auckland Harbour Board, 'the Navy; League, the Army, Air Force, consular' authorities, the Territorial Association, the R.N.V.R., and the Yacht Squadron and the officers of H.M.S. Achilles and H.M.S. Philomel and their wives. The captain and officers of the French sloop Dumont d'Urville were also special guests. Eastbourne Guild Meeting. Yesterday afternoon the monthly meeting was held of the Eastbourne branch of the New Zealand Union of Townswomen's Guilds. The president, Mrs. Cogdale, was in the chair, and welcomed the Dominion president, Mrs. James Ppw, also the patroness, Mrs. Wise, Miss Rui Van Staveren, and several new members. Mrs. Pow addressed the meeting, and spoke of the necessity of members forming into a band who were ready and eager to help the Government should occasion arise. She congratulated the branch on its steady progress. Miss Van Staveren gave, an instructive lecture on air-raid precautions. A garden circle competition which attracted some beautiful entries, was judged by Miss Van Staveren, and prizes for the best dress spray were awarded to Mrs. Hollis. 1, and .to Mrs. Waters, 2. A handsome cup, for competition in the arts and crafts circle, was presented toy the Mayoress, Mrs. Wise, who was thanked, as also was Miss Van Staveren and Mrs Pow, who were presented with flowers. Songs were sung by Mrs. Goodwill, and afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. Women's Sphere of Influence. At the meeting of the Ngaio branch of the.League of Mothers, which was held recently, special observance was made of Mothers' Day, each member being presented with a posy of white flowers on entering the hall. Mrs. Cummings presided over a large attendance of members and friends. Mrs. W. S. Rollings gave a talk on "Women's Sphere of Influence." "The power of influence," said Mrs. Rollings, "is a silent power, such as the influence of a touch, a look, a shadow." A man was what a woman made him, she said, and many great men acknowledged women's influence to be the guiding point of their lives. Mrs. Rollings also stressed the influence of single women and mentioned Miss Sewell, the matron of the Borstal Institution. Her aim and object in life was to give the girls there a brand new start. That 80 per cent, of the gii-ls make good after they left the institution showed the wonderful influence of Miss Sewell. Marriage, the speaker said, was one of the most difficult professions and it was up to women to make the best of it. But there were great compensa-

tions in the training of children and the building of their characters. Mrs. Collins moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Rollings for her inspiring address. Mrs. Millward, president of the Petone branch, gave two solos, and Mrs. Steele two amusing elocutionary items. Afternoon tea was served. First Aid Practised. There was a good attendance of members at the recent meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. First aid bandaging was practised under the supervision of Miss Paul (superintendent) and Mesdames Gaunt and Neal (officers). The secretary was asked to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Scott for making two sets of splints. It'was decided to hold a jumble sale on May 30, the proceeds of which were to assist the cadet division in their efforts to get uniforms. In view of the forthcoming •'. corps competitions members were asked to form teams as soon as possible. Victoria League and Empire Day. All members and friends of the Victoria League are reminded of the tea dance which will be held on Wednesday, Empire Day, at the Majestic Cabaret from 5 o'clock to half past eight. The full cabaret band will be in attendance. Tickets may be obtained at the league room, No. 425, on the fourth floor of the D.I.C. Building, or from members. To commemorate Empire Day (Queen Victoria's birthday) representatives of the Victoria League, Royal Empire Society, and the South A*frican War Veterans' Association will each place a wreath at the foot of Queen Victoria's statue in Kent Terrace, at 12, noon. Croquet Club Meets. The annual general meeting of the Karori Croquet Club was held recently. The annual report and balancesheet were presented and were considered satisfactory. The election of officers- resulted as. follows:—Patron, Mr. Burn; president, Mrs, EasterbrookSmith; vice-presidents, Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Butcher; hon. secretary, Mrs. Hustler Smith; , hon.. treasurer, ' Mrs. Toms; captain, Mrs. Bradnock; deputy captain, Mrs. Butcher, general committee, Mesdames ' .Kearney, Dryden, Tustin, Sutherland, and. McGowan; the convener, Mrs. Dryden; the committee, Mrs. Kearney,'Mrs..Grant, Mrs. Philips, and Mrs.. Lynsky; match committee, Mrs, Bradnock, Mrs. Butcher, Mrs. E. Smith, Mrs. Toms, Mrs. Sutherland; decorating committee, Mrs. Toms and Mrs. Gilbert. A Fair in View. A meeting of the ladies' auxiliary of Rongotai Boys' College was held this week, the president, Mrs. H. Q. Bruce, presiding. All districts were well represented. Many aspects of the auxiliary's work were considered, the most important of these for the present being that of the fair which is to be held in the college gymnasium on Saturday, June 10, at 2 p.m. Complete arrangements are well in hand, and it is anticipated that it will be well supported by parents and friends. Mothers' Day Discussed. Special decorations were made for the occasion when the Brooklyn branch of the League of Mothers celebrated Mothers' Day, each member being given a white flower on arrival. Mrs. J. W. Jones presided at a large gathering, Ngaio, Kelburn, and Hataitai branches being represented, as well as the Mothers' Union. An address was given by Mrs. W. S. Rollings, who took for her subject "Autumn Leaves," pointing out that the autumn of life, was the harvest of all that, had gone before. Mothers' Day, which was started in a small way fifty years ago in America, was now celebrated all over the world. Mrs. Baudinet, in moving a vote of thanks to the speaker, presented her with a bouquet. The thought for the month was: "You can do a great deal of good in this world if you don't mind who gets the credit." Afternoon tea was served by the committee. Two Temperance Facts Given. The Central branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met in the New Zealand Educational Institute rooms for a meeting recently, twentyfive members being present. The president, Mrs. Israel, was in the chair, and devotions were led by Mrs. Harry. Members were asked to keep in mind a special collection next meeting. for White Ribbon day Mrs. Israel gave a good report of the quarterly district executive recently held in Petone. The Temperance facts read by Miss Thompson were as follows: (a) Dr. H. Muller, in an address at Lausanne, said: "Alcohol is a narcotic, worse than morphia in its action on the brain. It is the alcoholism of the population that makes the martyrdom of the children." (b) In New Zealand there were 6258 convictions for drunkenness last year. Several members .of the birthday league, whose birthdays occur during the month, received posies. Mrs. Sired reported on the Band of Hope, and said that they hoped to start again at the end of the month in the Aro Street Mission, and also that a V branch had been foi'med at Wellington South. Two solos were sung by Miss Bennell, the accompanist being. Mrs. Bennell. Mrs. Peryman, taking for her subject "Peace," stressed the fact that the promise of peace by Jesus was "according to your faith." "Think peace, and remember that God reigneth." she said in conclusion. Afternoon tea hostesses were Mesdames Andrew, Webb, and McGowan.

Paraparaumu Women Meet.

. Mrs. G. Hadfield, president, was in the,chair at a meeting of the Paraparaumu Women's Institute which was held. . recently in the Anglican Hall. There was a good attendance and three new members were enrolled. Mr. Bird gave a talk on "Maori Superstitions' 'and proved that pakeha as well as Maori had pet superstitions. Miss Clarkson gave a comprehensive report on the recent annual council meeting held in Paekakariki. The competition for the best leaf of silver beet was won by Mrs. Hadfield with Miss Clarkson second. That for the best bloom was won by Mrs. Hardham, Miss G. Maclean being second. The hostesses were thanked for serving afternoon tea. British Domestics Migrate. Thirty-two partially and fully-trained: domestic workers/whose ages vary from 18 years to 40 years, travelled to Australia by the Ormonde recently under the chaperonage of Miss Mary Jackson, a young Queenslander who has been living in England for over four years, and who was appointed by officials at Australia House to act in this capacity on her return journey. This group of women have come out with assisted passages supplied partly by the British and partly by the Australian Government, and the Young Women's Christian Association has undertaken to find them positions in the city or country. The Society for the Overseas Settlement of British Women and the Church of England Migration Council have been jointly responsible their selection. Miss Jackson described them as a very fine group; Of women, many of whom had excellent qualifications in the field of | domestic service, and all of whom with. a will to learn and a ready willingness to work in city or country, whatever area offered. New Zealand Soprano. Madame Winnie Fraser, the New Zealand soprano, who .return d to | Dunedin during the weekend after i spending . the last three years overiseas, was in Vienna last year when Herr Hitler made his entrance to the city. She also saw him in Ham-burg,-when he visited the port for

the "Strength Through Joy" steamer excursions for the people. In addition to England and 'Continental cities, she made long stays at Manila, Saigon, I Bangkok, China, Japan. Singapore, South Africa, and South-west Africa. ! Origin of a Wedding Custom. Throwing a shoe after a newly-mar-ried couple as they drive off for their honeymoon is an old custom to bring luck. In Anglo-Saxon times the father of the bride handed one of her shoes to the bridegroom, who touched her on the head with it as token of his newly-acquired authority. This custom is still carried on in some districts today—the bridegroom using one of the bride's shoes to give her a goodhumoured spanking. With the Jews of "old the removal and giving of a shoe confirmed a sale or exchange— hence in the past the shoe thrown at a wedding, symbolised the transfer of property.-Pickpocket-proof. A new kind of pocket just invented is claimed to be "pickpocket-proof." states an overseas writer. It closes with a zip fastener; but the zip has a "remote control" so it can be shut on the inside of the pocket. One thousand four hundred of these pockets are already being distributed to tailors to see if men approve of the idea—or if wives, unable to work the zip, put a

ban on it,