Successful Parties

Moresby Rssaila Holds Two

rpHE Port Moresby Branch of the J. RSSAILA held two successful func tions during the Christmas-New Year period. The first was the annual Christ mas-tree and party for 300 of Moresby’s children: the second, the annual ball for 400 adults on New Year’s Eve.

The children’s party was held at the RSL premises at Ela Beach, on the after noon of December 18. Mr. J. O. Lyons was chairman of the committee respon sible for the function, which was success ful in every way. Mrs. Lyohs and ladies of her committee had worked hard before hand preparing gifts, which each child received from the tree. The children were entertained by films screened by Mr. John Cox, of the Education Department, and by Mr. Leo Bryant, who performed con juring tricks. Afternoon tea was served on the lawn, and a plentiful supply of “lolly water” and ice-cream was available.

The proceedings were broadcast by 9PA, The New Year ball, also held in club premises at Ela Beach, was attended by 400 people.

The President of the Port Moresby Branch, Mr. S. E. Reilly, and Mrs. Reilly, and the Vice-President. Mr. D. L. Pullen, and Mrs. Pullen entertained the official party, which included the Acting Adminis trator, Judge Phillips, and Mrs. Phillips, Mr. R. Melrose, Matron Thorburn, Flight- Lieutenant Whitworth. RAAF, and Mrs.

Whitworth, Major Manthos and Captain Hoff, USAF, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nevitt, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. James, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Davidson.

The catering was undertaken by the Club manager, Mr. W. A. Penney, and his wife. Mr. Owen McNeil and Mr. Guy Broad were responsible for the decora tions.