HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 2, 3 July 1939, Page 14

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

AFTERNOON PARTY

(From "The Post's" Representative.)

. A very happy afternoon party held recently in their comfortable clubrooms inaugurated the winter programme of the newly-formed women's organisation of the Hutt Valley R.S.A. Blazing fires and- decorations of scarlet viburnum berries formed a cheery contrast to the grey day outside, and with several much appreciated musical items and^a number of competitions in which everyone took part time passed all too quickly. The performers were Mrs. F. Stedman, who sang a bracket of contralto' songs, and Mrs. Thorn, ! whose violin solo was accompanied by Mrs. C. Westbury. Mrs. G. Shand was the organiser of the competitions. Before afternoon tea was served the new chairman, Mrs. E. Goodman, the secretary, Mrs. Shand, and. the performers we,re each presented with dainty shoulder sprays. Both the personnel and the popularity of the Lower Hutt R.S.A. seem to increase from month to month judging from the recent extension of the executive and social committees and ever-growing attendances at the fortnightly dances. On Thursday well over two hundred people were present to enjoy the excellent orchestra and floor and to participate in the numerous monte carlo and novelty dances. Mr. G. Page was M.C, and members of the executive assisted the ladies' committee in serving the tempting supper. Members of the ladies' committee present were Mesdames E. Goodman (president), A. Robins (vicepi*esident), G. Shand (secretary), E. ■ Woolley, J. O'Meara, P. McNicol, F. J Stedman, H. Edwards. S. Weggery. and j W. Evans. The executive comprised j I Messrs. A. E. Pattinson (president). H. i Edwards (vice-president), E. Wilton] (chairman), P. McNicol (branch secretary). J. Pointon (Petone representative), G. Page, F. Stunnell, G. Akers, L. Hook, W. Poad, J. O'Meara, and F. Smith (social secretary). Demonstration on Planting. Members of the Garden Circle of the Petone branch of the Union of Townswomen's Guilds were fortunate in having a perfect winter's day for their first outing to Mrs. A. R. Gower's garden at Lower Hutt. Mrs. Gower gave a practical talk and demonstration of the planting of bulbs and cuttings, which, in view of her long experience in horticulture, was of the utmost value to her listeners, many of whom were novices. Many questions were asked and much information given on the cultivation of hydrangeas. Gladioli and primulas were also planted, and Mrs. Gower was very painstaking in showing every detail necessary in the work. Later the feroery was visited, and a fine display of cacti viewed. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the convener of the Garden Circle, Mrs. J. C. Burns, who expressed the circle's appreciation of Mrs. Gower's hospitality and help. Among those present were Mesdames C. Halford. C. G. Noble, D. J. Prentice, J. C. Burns. J. R. Gaynor, W. S. Tr en with, E. J. Brownie, M. Cunliffe, B. Smith, A. M. Henderson, W. Langridge, Collie, and I Miss J. Arcus. . . :.