VARIOUS FUNCTIONS

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 150, 21 December 1929, Page 15

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS

Christmas festivities have been taking place during the past week at the various . Salvation Army institutions in WDellington. Commissioner and Mrs. Cunningham (the.newly-appointed leaders for the Army in New Zealand) havo been welcome guests on these occasions, and havo done much to contribute to the happiness of those who gathered. In their round of visits they have been accompanied by Cclonel and Mrs. Taylor, chief secretaries for the Dominion.

At the Young "Women's Hostel, in Church street, a splendid tea and social evening had been arranged by Adjutant Day, the matron. Musical and vocal items were rendered by several of those who are boarding at the hostel, and visiting officers also contributed to the programme. The Paulina Industrial Home, in Owen street, was the scene of a very happy gathering on Thursday night. Commandant Weeding (matron) had arranged a Christman feast for the girls and women of tho home, followed by a social evening; which afforded much pleasure to all present. Carol singing and vocal and instrumental music featured the programme, an item which delighted all being a reel on the bagpipes by StaffiCaptain . Atherfold. The arrival of "Father Christmas," with presents for all, was hailed with gladness. The old folk at the Eventide Home, at Berhampore, were gladdened by a similar festive gathering, arranged,, by Adjutant Stinson, the matron.