TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 94, 17 October 1940, Page 16

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Cheque for Patriotic Appeal Fund. At the Travel Club reception on Tuesday the first cheque to be given publicly to inaugurate the campaign to raise Wellington's quota of £100,000 was presented to Mr. J. Abel, hon. Dominion organiser of the £1,000,000 Patriotic Appeal Fund, by the Mayor, Mr. T. C. A. Hislop, on behalf of the club's bridge circle. The cheque was for £10 10s. Mr. Hislop, as president of. the club, presided, and among the guests were Mrs. Abel, and the wife of the secretary of the National Patriotic Fund Board, Mrs. G. A. Hay den. Entertainment of Soldiers. Helpers and visitors at the Y.W.CA.'s weekend entertain^ lent of soldiers included Mesdames J. S. Martin (president of Y.W.C.A.), W. S. Austin (president of the Wellington Croquet Association), R. Gardner, Knox Gilmer, R. S. Mclnnes, G. de Schryver, C. E. Proctor, R. A. Martin, J. Robson, J. H. O'Donnell, Misses A. Rennie, G. Plimmer, L. W. Bridgman, E. M. Bennell, and Joan Curry, members of the Kelburn, "Ngaio, Island Bay, Lyall Bay, Wellington, and Hataitai Croquel Clubs, members of the Marsden Old Girls' Association, and Messrs. C. E. Proctor, R. A. Martin, Clark, Stevenson, A. Morris, and A. Walters. .Community singing on Saturday evening was led by Mr. C. E. Proctor, and the singing and service on Sunday by Colonel Hayes. The entertainment on Sunday evening was arranged by Mr. D. R. Roche and the De Luxe Orchestra. The following assisted:—Miss D. Calvert (songs), Miss Betty Woolhouse (song and tap dance), Master Arnold Bircham (tap dances). For the Boehampton Hospital. Every year the Wanganui branch of the Victoria League has a special function to raise funds for Christmas cheer for the men in Roehampton Hospital injured in the Great War, states "The Post's" correspondent. The party takes the form of a bridge evening. This year the function was as successful as ever. The hostess was Mrs. N. R. Bain, president of the branch, and Mrs. W. O. Ryall was the bridge convener. Over £30 was raised by the members. Invitation to Prospective Students. The attention of readers is drawn to an advertisement in this issue inviting any students considering taking the Kindergarten Training Course to an evening at the Free Kindergarten, 196 Taranaki Street, on Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m. A most interesting colour film of kindergarten activities will be shown and a description of the work given by the principal, Miss Enid Wilson. A colour film of Californian flowers and gardens will also be shown. Popular Maori Aiwnan. Over 200 were present at a big party at Putiki on Saturday evening when "Boy" Takarangi, R.N.Z.A.F., was the guest of honour. Visitors came from as far as Levin. The speakers were Messrs. W. Katene, H. Marumaru, W. Emia, R. Wiremu (Levin), and Mrs. Taiuru (Rangitikei). The Aotea Maori Women's Patriotic Association presented him with an envelope and parcel. Dancing and action songs filled a jolly evening. The Rata Patriotic Society, the Wangaehu people, and the Awhina committee also entertained Mr. Takarangi and presented htm with handsome gifts. Death of Former Wellington Girl. The death occurred recently in Christchurch of Miss Eileen McKeowen at the age of 26 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKeowen, now residents of Addington, Christchurch, but formerly of Wellington, where they were actively connected with parochial affairs. The late Miss McKeowen was trained by the Sisters of Mercy at Greymouth and Addington and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Dance for Troops. Another cheery dance was enjoyed on Saturday night by the men of the Wellington-West Coast Regiment and "A" Company, New Zealand Scottish, at present in camp at Wanganui, and the girls who responded to the invitation to act as dancing partners. Mothers' Helpers. The work of the Wanganui Mothers' Helpers continues to grow, and a third helper has been appointed. As many calls were made on the society for help outside its scope, a small deputation recently waited on the secretary of the Hospital Board, Mr. L. Kirby, who advised that all such cases should be reported to him. Mrs. A. H. McLean and T/ Latham, president and hon. secretary, were appointed as delegates to the Women's War Service Auxiliary. Petone Croquet Cluh Opens. The Central Croquet Club, Petone, held its official opening recently. Among the members and their friends who were welcomed by the president, Mrs. Pawson, was Mrs. Harding, sen., patroness of the club, who duly performed the ceremony of putting the ball through the hoop. Speeches were short, leaving more time for the competitions, which were entered into with enthusiasm. Shoulder sprays, composed of flowers in the club colours, were presented to Mesdames Harding and Pawson by little Shirley Wilson. A third spray was sent to Mrs. Kirk (vice-president of the club), whose absence was much regretted. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, where the tables were gay with yellow and blue wood hyacinths, tulips, and Iceland poppiesNursery's War Committee. Mrs. L. O. H. Tripp presided at the recent war committee meeting of the Women's National Reserve, and welcomed Miss N. Taylor, who had just returned from a trip overseas. Miss Taylor was elected enrolling officer and treasurer. Miss Buxton, who was elected secretary, was paid high tribute both foi* patriotic work and for reserve work over a number of years. Mrs. Gledhill, who was elected organiser for street day collecting for the reserve for the Wellington Metropolitan Patriotic Committee, was also thanked for her fine work in the past. Miss Sheppard was elected secretary of the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild section, which meets in Mercer Street. Mrs. Porter (organising secretary) I thanked all members for their ready I and generous response to the parcels fund. Mrs. A. B. Gibbons enumerated the various ways in which the reserve was co-operating with other established organisations. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Oriental Bay-Rose-neath branch for its splendid war effort, and much pleasure expressed for the donation of £20 by Miss S Shirley Walshe. Seatoun Mothers Entertained. Her trip to England last year was described by Lady Elliott at. a recent meeting of the Seatoun branch of the League of Mothers. The speaker told of many notabilities she had met and describe^ various functions gh« bad,

j attended while at Home. The choir sang "There'll Always Be An England" and Mrs. Teward gave, solos. Flowers were presented to her and to Lady Elliott. Show of Rhododendrons. Garden-lovers are reminded that the beautiful grounds surrounding Sir Truby King House and the Karitane Hospital will again be open for inspection on Saturday, October 19. Rhododendrons are a feature of the gardens, which command a superb view of the city and harbour. Buses leave from Courtenay Place at 2.10 p.m. and 3.5 p.m. Mrs. P. Fraser Opens Fair. Technical Colleges in New Zealand were doing much to develop industry in the Dominion and to provide outlets for the talents of young people, stated Mrs. P. Fraser, wife of the Prime Minister, when opening the Technical College ladies' auxiliary spring fair at St. Mark's Church Hall yesterday. She paid warm tribute to ■ the auxiliary's work and that of Mr. Ridling, director, and the college staff Mr. R. G. Ridling spoke in appreciation of the auxiliary's assistance to the school and its value as a force for greater co-operation between the parents, the college, and the teachers. Mr. L. McKenzie, on behalf of the governing board, also paid tribute to the auxiliary's enterprise. Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. M. J. Bentley, auxiliary president, Mrs. Ridling, and Miss Ridling were each presented with bouquets. Pupils of the Turner-Cottier music studio, and of Miss Hazel Martin, presented items. Members of the committee who looked after stalls were Mesdames M. Juriss, M. McAllum, F. M, Alferson, F. Moore, V. Harnett, V. Inkersoll, L. F. Bruce, K. Elliott. I