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Fremantle The Advertiser

Location

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

2

Mothers Night at St John’s Hall and Dance Recap

Mrs A J Lea Holt remains an inpatient at St John of God Hospital after a serious operation. Mothers Night at St John’s GES unfolds this evening at St John’s Hall with a well attended dance by the 23rd Heavy Battery men and guests including Major and Mrs Kelly and many others. The AGA orchestra provides the music as couples enjoy a cosy room decorated with lilac, roses and other blooms.

Mra. A. J. Lea Holt St. John of God Hospital St. John’s GES St. John's Hall

Fremantle Social Calendar Features Dances and Lectures

Fremantle Hospital nurses hold their annual dance at the Town Hall on Thursday with invitations sought. Fremantle Rowing Club ball is set for Friday July 4 at the Town Hall with a large expected crowd. A North Fremantle benefit concert for Mr W G Smith’s widow and family is planned for June 16, with a hoped for packed house. Dr J S Battye will lecture on The Tower of London at Town Hall June 18 as part of University Extension. Engagement announced between Miss Emily Cantwell and Mr Harold Howes of Mt Lawley. A farewell for Mr G Lee of the Railways Fremantle was held at Mr E Thomas’s residence with several attendees and songs.

Fremantle Rowing Club North Fremantle W. G Smith J. S. Battye Town Hall Tower of London Emily Cantwell Bunbury Company of Girl Guides A. R. Cantwell S. Cantwell Teede-street Bunbury Harold Howes Sea Scouts Cottesloe E. Thomas Wray Avenue G. Lee Fremantle Cue and District J. Tickell Pauly Austen Beale E. Cottrell M. Besterick Thoraday Woodall

The Artillery Barracks Friday Eve Fay Scene

The Artillery Barracks presented a three fay scene last Friday evening. Performers showcased staged acts in a lively campus venue with local spectators.

Artillery Barracks

Children’s Ball Promises Joyful Night at Town Hall

The Fremantle Infant Welfare centre fundraiser drew guests and a big, delighted crowd last Friday. Mesdames Pengelly Rankin Waddell and Clark led a strong committee with prize judging by Mrs. John Curtin and Mrs. Beadle. Bet vy Monger won best couple with laven der Early Victorian and ballet girl costumes. Eric Ericsen dressed as a drummer boy also won a prize, with Rong Duncan as a cabaret girl. The most quaint pair were Cinderella and the prince and a comical absent-minded gentleman drew laughs. Special prizes went to a Jester, a Sheik and Wistaria. Miss Myrtle Creslin arranged two striking sets, a white ballet and a pink and black vanity set, danced by listed participants.

Town Hall Fremantle Mesdames Pengelly Rankin Waddell Clark John Curtin Beadle Betty Margie Monger Eric Ericsen Rong Duncan Cinderella Prince Wistaria

When Husband Stays Out and Chooses a Game of Billiards

A household dilemma is explored as a wife weighs reaction to her husband leaving the table for billiards with Jones. The piece discusses varying responses, from supportive smiles to silent sulks, and notes that many wives feel neglected when invited out two nights weekly and adjust their behavior accordingly.

Jones

Debate on Women in Public Life at Trades Hall

About 150 attended a Club versus District Council ALP debate at Trades Hall last Thursday. Miss Tangney led the Club and Miss Porter spoke well for the ALP negative, with Mr Jamieson and Messrs Ryan Mann and Cookie among the speakers.

ALP Trades Hall W. Somerville H. Gray MLC Dorothy Tangney Thelma Porter Jack Jamieson Messrs P. Ryan F. Mann C. Cook Cooky Somerville Burns Hazel Collett Badwiston

Patron Saint of a Wayward Heart in an Irish Parish

Father Kelly rescues a foundling Patricia Maguire from a church basket and raises her with housekeeper Mrs Malone. Patricia grows to eighteen and falls for Jack Doherty of the Argosy. After a romance, Jack loses contact, Patricia contemplates a convent, and a memory‑restoring reunion prompts a tense choice between Davenport and back home.

J. Ahearn Father Kelly Gentleman Quy Laily Ty Goll Mary Manguire Mrs. Malone Patricia Kelly Patricia Malone Matricia Kelly Dad Patsy Maguire Mame Patricia Maguire Faith Patricia Mivart Hibernian Society Pat Shure Jack Reaunion Llia Vada Pather Kelly Malone Maluuc Matymy Father Kells Daddy Kelly Jack Doiarty Atricia Superiis Jack Doherty Argosy Davenport Himyry

Happiness by waking others helps all

In the tale Poulim asserts true happiness lies in waking others, while Jack argues even greater joy comes from shared happiness. The two meet an inexact conclusion as a train returns two cheerful youths to Father Kelly and Mrs. Malone, who welcome them with hopeful hands and a blessing.

Fe Iol Poulim Jack Father Kelly

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