Aunt Pat's Party

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 23, 20 December 1929, Page 6

Aunt Pat's Party

3YA Children Entertained . ‘ HE beautiful grounds of Dr. Robin- b son Hall, Riccarton, rang with the ’ shouts and laughter of happy children on Saturday afternoon. It was a party given by Aunt Pat of 3YA (Miss Maynard Hall) to the young people who had assisted her at the children’s sessions during the year. Children of all ages were there, even some tiny tots who had. had to stand on chairs when they sang before the studio microphone. One of those present was a blind girl who is a regular , contributor to the 3YA children’s. sessions. Every school in Christchurch was represented by at least two pupils. Uncles and aunts, and other grown-ups ° too, were present. Everyone entered enthusiastically into the spirit of the occasion, and made it thoroughly enjoyable for themselves as well as for others. Games «and scrambles and a treasure hunt, wig crab races, kangaroo races, three races, and other novelty attractions provided entertainment. Prizes galore Were won and lost. Those who won were delighted; those who lost tried again with increased zest. It was a very merry party. There was-one thing which all received, and that was 2 charm from the East, the three monkeys, and Aunt Pat advised each young recipient to take to heart the notto conveyed, "See no evil; hear no evil; speak no evil." To make the afternoon’s entertainment complete there was plenty of ice cream, and any amount of other things to eat or drink. One great attraction at the party was a remarkable eake decorated with models of .the graceful towers of 3YA. This cake/ was cut by Aunt Pat, and every child had a piece. As the finale to the afternoon, there was the usual broadcast session. This took place in the. nearby Ricearton Hall, and was a wonderful success.