SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume 55, Issue 96, 23 April 1924, Page 12

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Mrs. E. Middleton, of Wellington, and her mother (Mrs. R. S. Page) are visiting Auckland. Miss A. Paddon. Vancouver, and Miss L. Downinc, Winnipeg, who have been visiting LMes Clare Huti/iings, Whangarei. have returned to Auckland. A very enjoyable plain and fancy dress dance was given last Wednesday in the Bridgeway Theatre, Milford. by "the Milford Cruising Club. The hall was very bright and gay. the numerous flags and bunting Uied lor decoration giving it quite the right nautical air. Prizes ■were given for the must original and the prettied, fancy dresses. The ladies' prizes jell to first Mrs. Jackson as "Wash-day," second to Miss McAlister as "Vanity"; the men's prizes, first to Mr. Jonas as "The Jester,' , se<?ond to llr. Bennett as a "Darkle Parson."' Mr. and .Mrs. Hlomiield acted as judges and Mrs. Blomfield presented the prizes. A special prize was given by Mrs. Blomfield for (XJiss Vallely's pretty dress as "Folly." Mr, Warbrick, who is captain of the club, was unfortunately unable to be present. The committee, who worked hard in the interest of toe dance and the club, were: Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, Mr. and Mra. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Webster, 'Mrs. Bennett and Mr. Warman. Sister Emily Xutsey, of Xortheote, who eince her return from South Africa has •been assistant matron at the Waipukuraa Hospital (where there are 120 patients) has been appointed matron of the Stratford Hospital, which is a 35-bed institution. Miss Xutsey, who was appointed after a personal interview with the board from fifteen applicants, takes up her duties at Stratford on May 1. During the war period Miss Xutsey "saw considerable service in overseas military hospitals and aboard ship. After returning, upon the termination of hostilities, she did duty at the Trentham Military Hospital, subsequently leaving for South Africa, where she had two years' experience id. hospitals there. A small dance was given at St. Sepulchre's Hall on 12th April by Mrs. Hugh Duffin, of "Fulton Lodge," Glenmore, to celebrate the coming of age of her daughter Thelma. Mrs. Duffin received the guests in a becoming frock of shot fuchsia and black georgette. The guest of the evening wore flame chiffon velvet, and carried a royal blue feather fan. The chaperones were—Mesdames R. Craig, D. Fulton. W. Buckley, and P. Rose. Amongst those present -were: Mrs. X. Millen, Misses C. McConnell (Orini). T. Johnston. C. Johnston, L. Buckley, B. Buckley, E. Griffiths, A. Meredith, M. Meredith, M. Steinert, V. Silk, G. Wright, U. Garland, S. Carter. Wellington women who are interested in political and social welfare matters, says the "Evening Post," will feel special regret at the loss by death of Dr. A. K. Xewman. He was one who was always "reckoned as a friend" by women, who ■wanted the Parliamentary or other support of a man of position in order to brin°f matters of reform or general interest before the authorities. He was always courteous and kind, even if he had not a special belief or interest in the matters brought forward, and his just and wise advice at times prevented 1 the making of tactical mistakes. Dr. Newman was one of the older generation (and there are not very many) who was ahead of his time m his estimation of the powers and good qualities of women. In nim they have lost a just and kindly friend who will pot be easily replaced. Miss Kate Stevens, the English headmistress who visited New Zealand on a four-years' world tour, is back again, writes our London correspondent. °She speaks most enthusiastically of the kindness shown her in the Dominion. She tells mc the woman were most kind, especially the women's clubs in the four chief cities, who made her an honorary member and entertained her during her stay. The educational authorities were cordial and helpful, and she saw a number of excellent schools. She went first to Auckland, where much kindness was shown her. The wonders of Rotorua were very impressive, said Miss Stevens. She went to Palmerston North, and then to Wellington, going on by a very comfortable boat to Lyttelto'n and Christchurch, where she was met and welcomed by old friends, Captain and Mrs. Colonna, whose guest she was during her stay. She brought introductions to Professor Somerville, of Wellington UniversHw to Miss McLean, head of the Girls' High School, and others, who hospitably entertained her. It is a wonderful country and a fine people. She found the best butter anywhere on her trip there, she added, and is having New Zealand butter here in London now. From New Zealand she went to Honolulu. Western and Middle Canada, the last nine months being spent in the United States. It was a fine trip, said Miss Stevens, and helped her to understand better the various points of view from seeing English - epeaking confreres in their home environment. It is only by better knowledge that sympathy and understanding and mutual respect can be fostered. The engagement is announced of Miss Kathleen McKane, the famous lawn tennis player, and jfc Frank Devlin, of ; Dublin, the Badminton doubles champion, says the London "Star." Miss McKane, who is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McKane, of Sutherland House, Kensington, is best known to the sport-loving public for the plucky and determined efforts she has made to wrest the world's championship from Mile. Suzanne Lenglen. The engagement is essentially a sports romance. Miss McKane, who is the leading woman Badminton player in England, has frequently partnered Mr. Devlin. The two have carried off many prizes, and in a dual sense the partnership has been highly successful. HOTORTJA NOTES. The Rotorua branch of the Woman's Club held its first social afternoon of the year at St. Luke's Hall last week The president (Mrs. J. N. McLean) welcomed the members after the summer recess. H\nZ° W ' la - a fuir llUe "<linee. DiscustirV %toJ Z V"r read by the secrc - ■peettan of the mJ° T Ure better taNur.e? AaJciatZr T ramed present, ,md Bi'okc\n t> church - w "s ••Supentmumtion pi ""W- ° f set