SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 172, 22 July 1924, Page 14

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Miss Janet Murray is visiting the Waikato, and is the guest of Miss R. Whyte, Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. R. LetU, of Auckland, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Whitiora, have now returned home. Miss Heywood, of Auckland, accompanied by Miss B. Heywood, of Cliristehurcli, are visiting Hamilton. A largely attended "At Home" was {riven to Saturday afternoon by Mr. anil Mrs. C. F. Gardner at "Tamata, ,, Links Koad, New Lynn, for Miss Marjorie Miller, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. The drawing room was beautifully decorated with bowls of roses and violets, and the dining room with yellow narcissus and btuo iris. A string band was in afteTidanre, and during the afternoon jazzing was indulged in on the piazza. Musical items were also given by Mrs. Parry, Mrs Brook Taylor, and Miss Foulkes, while competitions were also enjoyed by the younger people. To receive her "iiestf Mrs. Gardner wore a handsome crown taffeta, and she was assisted in her duties as hostess by Mrs. M. A. Miller, who wore black raarocain with oriental trimming. Miss Miller was in lislii blue and navy brocade, and Mrs Gardner, senior, in black corded silk with a beautiful brocaded wrap. Mrs. Harre, sen., wore black niarocain. Amongst the guests were Mr. and Mrs. •T. O. Gardner, Mrs. R. O. Gardner, Mis* Gardner, Mrs. J. W. Court, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Court, Dr. and Mrs. Milson, Dr. and Mrs. doss, Mr. and Mre. C Raincer, Mrs. K. .7. Taylor (To Awamutu), Dr. and Miss Richards, Mrs. George Lawson, Miss Alison, Mr. and Mrs. C. Prime, Mis s Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Garlick, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Savage, Miss Broun, Miss Sturgess, and Miss Williamson. I The Forum Club, the most distinguished women's club in London, which was formed by the secession of the writers win formerly jruvc tone to the Lyceum Club, when that institution decided to admit members who were distinguished only for their social standing and money, has been exceptionally hospitable to overseas visitors. It has not only hold special weekly receptions to afford an opportunity for leaders from all parts of tin- Empire of the feminist movement now in London to meet in its charming and spacious rooms in Grosvenor Gardens, but it also held a very large reception from 0 p.m. to 1 a.m. for overseas journalists and those in the public service*. At this reception Sir Georpe and Lady l-'enwick were naturally the leading New Zealand guests. There were, too, numbers of journalists known both in Australia and New Zealand, .Sir Hugh and 1-rfidy Denison, Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Chomley, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Innes were Australians to be seen there, Mr. and Mrs. Giles, formerly of Melbourne, now l'ress work in London; Miss Isitt, a New Zealander on the "Manchester Guardian* staff, who is a member of the Forum Club, was there with her sister, Miss Winifred Isitt, who is also in London just now. Captain and Mrs. Sinclair 'Bobs, New Zealanders, were both present, and it will be interesting news to Mrs. S. Ross' friends that she has been appointed head of the Overseas Settlement Committee Inquiry Bureau at the Exhibition. Mrs. 8. Ross' first - hand knowledge, not only of Australia and New Zealand, but also of South Africa, makes her just the right head for such a bureau, for the work of which she has botli the knowledge and personality necessary, as 'all those will testify who'know her'long and unremitting work at the Anzao Buffet. Other journalists present attached to the New Zealand Press were the Misses Evans, Scanlan and Watson. Miss Jane Mander, the novelist, was invited, but was unable to be present. ■Mrs. Payne, formerly resident in Auckland, but now settled in London, and a member of the Forum Club, was present. Mrs. George Coates, the well-known painter, formerly Miss Dora Meason, of Christchurch, and wife of the Australian artist, Mr. George Coates, was also present. The Governments of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, are bringing before their respective Parliaments, Bills to give certain rights to women to retain their nationality on marriage to a foreigner. It is obvious that in order to avoid the difficulties caused by discrepancies in the laws of various countries, it is very necessary that an International Conference of Governments should be called for the purpose of adopting an international convention, such as that adopted by the Rome Congress of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance. ROTORUA NOTE 3. Miss Dorothy Hewitt, Auckland, who has been stying at Whakatane, is now visiting Rotorua, and is the guest of Miss Audrey Hewitt, Pukuatua Street. Mrs. Brooker, Ruihi Street, who has been on a visit to Wellington, has returned to Rotorua. Dr. Mildred Staley has left for Auckland; while in Rotorua she wa-3 a guest at -the Mission House, Whakarewarewa. Miss Mariuii Pyne has left for her home in Auckland, after a lengthy stay at Brent's Bathgate House, Rotorua. Mrs. C. R. Tapper has returned to Rotorua from a visit to Auckland. A successful social in aid of St. John's Presbyterian Church Choir Fund, was held at St. John's Hall, Rotorua, on Thursday evening, when there was a large and representative gathering. The hall was effectively decorated with streamers of lycapodium and coloured ribbons, interspersed with dainty coloured Japanese lanterns, lit with electric lights. Ping pong and games were played, also a progressive 500 tournament, the ladies' prize being won by Miss Harrop, and the gentlemen's prize by Mr. Lindsay. During the evening • lusical items were rendered by Misses McDowell and Knowles, in an orchestral selection; songs by Misses Hilda Nixon and K. Gribble, and Mr. J. Webster; recitations, Mrs. George Steele and Mis:, Jean Pearee; pianoforte solo, Miss Rowe; also a very clever item of ventriloquism by Mre. George Steele. A dainty supper was served, and the singing of the "National Anthem" brought a happy evening to a close. On Wednesday evening, at Dixieland Cabaret, Rotorua, the Kahukura Football Club held a dance, in aid of the club's funds. The decorations . were, apart from the usual canopy of multi-coloured ribbons, the club's colours, blue and white streamers. The 'ounge and stage were artistically arranged with greenery and spring bulbs. Great credit was duo to the secretary (Mr. E. O. Williams) for untiring efforts to make the evening such a successful one. ; Among the visitors t.t Arawa House, Rotorua, are: ilrs. Anderson (Auckland), I Miss D. Masefield (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Bunyard (.cu..-ilton), Miss V. j Graham (Hamilton).