New Guinea Women’S

Association, Melbourne

THE New Guinea Women’s Association, Melbourne, held a Christmas party on December 10, at the Caris Club Rooms, Collins Street. About 80 members and their friends were there to partake of a delightful afternoon tea served at 3.45 p.m., and cocktails and savouries later in the afternoon. Many Territorians, some from other States and several down on leave from the Territory, renewed old friendships and exchanged news.

The party took the form of “Bring a Gift, Buy a Gift,” and the opportunity table was so well patronised that the As-

Sociation was able to add another £26 to the Scholarship Fund.

The president, Mrs. H. A. Gregory, welcomed the guests assisted by the treasurer, Mrs. G, Walker and secretary, Miss Valda Youlden. Mrs. Holland and Mrs. Youlden were in charge of the gift table.

ANOTHER two children will benefit by the Scholarship Fund in 1950, making four who are now being as sisted in their education.

A service will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, in conjunction with the 2/22nd Batalion on January 22, 1950, to commemorate those men who gave their lives in the defence of the Territory.