The Archive · 1941

Exhibits Shown

MMs. R, Sundsbak also brought along a number of exhibits, coats, sults, scarves and table runners which she had woven herself on her own loom, Mrs, Sundsbak remarked upon the soothing effect weaving had upon one's nerves, and also the great pleasure one derived from it, apart from the material benefit, The last hour was devoted to the various Hobby" exhibits of weaving, photographs, hand-painted China, embroideries lace, carving and articles of clothing, There were several sculptures of heads by Mrs. Kung, hand-painted China by Mrs, Cato"N, BL Aall, an Orenboury shawl, Old" Russidn and Czechoslovakian native costumes—which were worn by members and a large collection of Chinese snuff boxes and snuff saucers exhibited by Mrs, G, B, Marden, Scandinavian ce tries.' Danube countries. Poland and Russia were the principal countries represented at the exhibition Musical Interlude During the tifin recess there was musical programme consisting of Cuechaslovakian falke songs by Mrs, S. Kuee} accompanied at the plane by Mrs, A, Renner; four part songs by Mrs, Arnold Jones, Mrs, Umpleby, 'Mrs, Lyle, accompanied at' the plane by its, Marden, A chorus of ladies from the Chinese Club under the leadership of Miss Grace Yang, sang two old Chinese folk songs of the Ming Dynasty and nally there was group singing led by Miss Oliver, During the afternoon session Mrs, Van Hengel presided for the first halt and Mrs, PO, Yang for the second halt. At 2 pim, the monthly' meeting of the Joint Commitiee was held, The minutes were read of the last Joint Committee meeting which was held at the home of Mrs Marden on April 16, The Nominat: ing Committee. stated that the pre sent officers would remain in office for the next year, The meeting was short and immediately following it} Mrs, Berge gave a talk on "Interior Decorations." Mrs, Berge spoke of the advantages of a well-furnished home and the many ways in which Ht could be accomplished, and the effect of different colours and lines, "An artistically-arranged home" Mrs. Berge said, "comfortable and sulted its occupant's particular temperaments, Isa soothing and_ satisfying background and becomes a symbol of 'a well ordered life, Interior decora~ tion Is the art of creating harmony' by means of a correct and happy use of form colour, texture, No end ed, of variety'in-harmony and effect can be obtained with fabrics, furni-

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