DISTRIBUTING BOOKS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 624, 28 March 1929, Page 4

DISTRIBUTING BOOKS

WORK OF WAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING HELD Since its inception 10 years ago, the Mayoress’s War Memorial Library Association has sent out over 2 6,000 books, 38,500 magazines, 4,583 scrapbooks and 16,000 Christmas cards and calendars. Last year, according to a report presented by Miss Basten, at the annual meeting of the association, at which the Mayoress, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, presided, totals were as follow: Books, 4,753; magazines. 5,594; scrap books, 659; calendars and cards, 3,600; papers estimated at 10,000, and 36 parcels of illustrateds to the Islands; 300 booklets, views and Christmas parcels; 400 toys, including those made by Mr. McNair, and paper hats by Mrs. Mason. The balance-sheet showed receipts totalling £326 Is 3d. and the expenditure was £lsl 7s 4d. leaving a credit balance of £174 13s lid. Reports of sub-committees which had distributed literature to the backblocks, the lighthouses, Melanesian Islands, homes, orphanages, institutions, returned soldiers in settlements, forestry, timber, survey and public works camps, prison and construction camps, soldiers in hospitals and convalescent homes, T.B. huts, and Evelyn Firth Home, were presented. In addition to literature, scrap-books for children, Christmas cards, calendars, etc., had been included in the parcels sent out by the association. The sub-committees engaged in this work included the St. John Ambulance, convenor, Mrs. P. McGregor; the Philanthropic Committee, convenor, Mrs. McNair; Missions to Seamen, Mrs. S. P. Jones; Auckland Grammar Old Girls’ Association, Miss Jean Porter; W.C.T.U., Mrs. A. Hall; Query Club, Miss I. Lush; Y.W.C.A., Mrs. F. C. Webster. Miss Newbegia also presented reports by special sub-commit-tees, which included backblocks schools, special request and islands

Refei'ence was made by the Mayoress to the proposed exhibition of work which may be held this year. The need of raising funds was also stressed by ft© Mayoress, who called attention to the greatly increased requests for literature. The returned soldiers had, as usual, assisted by binding books, and 500 books had been rebound by them and the committee. Appreciation of Mr. McNair’s contribution of £lO was expressed.

I At the conclusion of the meeting a presentation was made to Mrs. Arroll, '• who was said to have done excellent - work for the association. A social >• was held after the business had been disposed of. V e 1 COMING OF AGE DANCE S s r A very enjoyable party was given on s Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. v Stephenson in their home at 49 Edwin e Street, Mount Eden, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son Sam. The s guests had a pleasant evening with 3 dancing and games. Vocal items were i given by Mr. Wm. Garratt (formerly of Gonzalez Opera Company), Mr. Frank t Martin, the well-known Auckland • singer, and Mr. Sam Stephenson. Mr. » Garratt sang “Pari Siamo,” from • “Rigoletto,” and “The Yeoman’s Wed- - ding Song”; Mr. Frank Martin Tosti’s y “Ideale” and “Ave Maria,” and Mr. Sam Stephenson sang “Juanita.” A delightful interlude was provided by Miss Mary Muir (violinist in the Aeolian Orchestra), who played Toselli’s “Serenade” and “Cairn Gorm,” a medley of Scottish airs. The accompaniments were played by Mr. R. W. Strong. Mrs. Stephenson (hostess), wore a dress , of delphinium blue georgette with fawn relief. Among those present weer:— Mrs. R. W. Strong, rose pink taffeta frock. Mrs. A. H. Smith, figured crepe de chine. Miss Mary Muir, black satin with beaded embroidery. Mrs. Sykes, violet crepe de chine, draped at side and trimmed with biscuit geoi'gette. Miss Edie Sykes, blue georgette, daintily smocked and tucked. Miss Marion Sykes, mauve crepe de chine, with silver lace relief. Miss Jessie Sykes, pink and mauve crepe de chine, with frilled skirt. Miss Marjorie Sykes, frock of blue georgette, trimmed with pin tucks and draping. Miss Mary Sykes, natier blue crepe de chine, accordian pleated frock. Mrs. Newton, sen., black sequins with rhinestone trimming. Mrs. Newton, jun., ring velvet frock and Spanish shawl. Mrs. Crocker, vieux rose, with lemon pipings and pink shoulder flower. Miss B. Stevenson, duchess blue crepe de chine with silver lace. Miss V. Archer, shell pink crepe de chine with gold lace. Mrs. Garratt, black georgette with sequin trimming. Mrs. R. Godbeer, ivory satin, with butterfly ornament. Miss Laura Doason, cyclamen crepe de chine and ecru lace. Miss Kathleen Deason, sunburnt shot taffeta with wrap to match. Miss W. Aspland, frock of pale blue georgette with overdress of beaded silver lace. Miss Okeeffe, delphinium blue taffeta with rose and silver trimmings. Mrs. Mabel Sidler, chartreuse green taffeta frock. Miss Maude McKenzie, slirimp-pink crepe de chine. Miss N. Sandbrook, deep cyclamen taffeta with gold tissue.

FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. J. W. Rough, who is leaving Auckland, was the guest of honour at a tea party given this week by Mrs. R. E. Hammer in the Tudor rooms. To receive her guests, Mrs. Hammer wore a rose crepe de chine frock and a hat to tone. Mrs. Rough was in a tailored suit and a small hat. The other guests were: Mrs. G. Ferguson, Mrs. Tills, Mrs. Conlan, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. W. McArthur, Mrs. H. Ready, Mrs. J. ~VV. Tucker, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Rich White, Mrs. J. Gardiner and Miss Marriner.

To cool baby’s skin and prevent rash, administer sulphur and treacle. If on getting a batch of chickens you find that many are roosters, fatten them in a small pen. A low-roofed coop about 4ft by 2ft will accommodate birds.

The best strainer for jelly is a piece of huckaback shaped according to requirements and well scalded before using. Always allow jelly to drain overnight.