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NEWS AND NOTES. ... British Natives' Association.—A very successful whist drive and social was held on Wednesday evening last at the Perth Literary Institute. The attendance was over 160.
Six prizes were offered and won by the following:—1st lady's prize, Mrs. Aldous. 1st gentleman's prize, Mr. Mcs: 2nd lady's prize, Mrs. Cox; 2nd gentleman's prize, Mr. Holt. The hidden number prizes were won by Miss Kay and Sergeant-Major Knifton.
While refreshments were being served during the interval, the chairman, Mr. H. Illingworth, stated that he wished to remove certain doubts which had arisen with regard to the membership policy of the association. He wished it to be understood plainly, that only persons born of British parents within the Empire would be admitted to membership. Several new members were enrolled during the evening.
After 16 hands of cards had been played, a programme was contributed as follow: Songs by Mrs Critchley, the Misses Brown and Yule. Messrs. Hunt, White and Haydock, jr. Mr. Browne-Cooper acted as accompanist. A pleasant evening was brought to a close with dancing. |
The West Australian, Perth, Australia |
