The British Women's Association combined business and pleasure at their first meeting of the 1994-39 season, held on Friday in their club rooms, The afternoon began rather informally, the actual meeting being preceded by an "At Home" of the Executive Board for the ninety new members who Joined during the sum-met, The delightful tea was served by the entertainment committee under the able chairmanship of Mrs. W. F. Bichard, The programme meeting concerning the winter's activities of the club was opened by the president Mrs. H. V. Wilkinson who said a few words explaining various sections of the club and philanthropic activities to the new members. She gave special mention to the fine work done by the Socal Service Board, of whicn Mrs, Macgilivray is the chairman, and detailed some of the aid they fad given British families here in Shang-hal, The president also urged mom-bers of the association to lend a helping hand to the Hospital Aid Department, which according to Mrs. in, chairman, is in need ce-operation. "The British Women's Association has a purpose", said Mrs. Wilkinson, "It is to unite British Women in service to the Empire and the Community. We feel that these two sections are an-sworing the demands of the latter." There followed reports by the treasurer, Mrs. F, B. Winter, Mrs. G. B. Shotter, chairman of the Sports section, Mrs. Dorothy Tarby, chairman of the Dramatic section," Mrs.. W. Lyle, chairman of the Music Seo: tion, and Mrs. N. W. Hickling, chair man of the Gardening Section,
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