THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 297, 12 September 1934, Page 5

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Guest of Lyceum Club

LADY BLEDISLOE ENTERTAINED

Although the weather was far from springlike, the Lyceum Club looked particularly sunny and cheerful yesterday afternoon, when the president and members entertained her Excellency Lady Bledisloe. Spring flowers in golds and yellows, with deep-shaded Iceland poppies, were mixed with birch and native foliage in baskets and vases, and placed in every available corner of the room and on the stage. With the glow of radiators and the gold shaded lamps overhead, there was really “sunshine in the room,” as her Excellency said later. Lady Bledisloe, who was accompanied by Miss Sheila Hudson, was met by Mrs. Kerr acting-president. She was wearing a long coat of lagoon blue, with a big collar of beige fur, over a drass of the same shade, and a small blue hat. In welcoming her Excellency, Mrs. Kerr said that their tremendous, pride at being members of the British Empire was associated with a feeling of great love and respect for those who were in authority. New Zealand, she said, had been singulafly fortunate in the choice of those who had come here to represent the King. Lord Bledisloe, with his extensive knowledge of the land, bad been “the. man of the hour” for New Zealand during this time of difficulty. “Our personal regret,” concluded Mrs Kerr, “at her Excellency leaving us is very great, but we wish her a happy return to the friends from whom she has been away so long.” „ , A beautiful basket of New Zealand flowers and foliage was presented to Lady Bledisloe from the members. Her Excellency said that she had been most impressed by the kind friendliness of the women in New Zealand, who, however busy, wore always ready to do some good to someone. “I feel I am really among friends —really a New Zealander,” she remarked, “and I am so glad to have this chance of saying farewell to you ” • A delightful programme of music and recitation preceded afternoon tea. Miss Doyle gave a piano solo, Miss Ailsa Dillon, accompanied by Miss Mavis Dillon, sang, and Mrs. Ewen and Mrs. Duncan, who were accompanied by Mrs. Cook, gave two vocal duets. Recitations were given by Miss Catherine Reddell. Afternoon tea was wheeled round on trolleys by the committee, and her Excellency went round and spoke to the members. Lower Hutt Dance A delightful dance was given recently by Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hill nt their residence at Lower Hutt in aid of the funds of Scots College Parents’ Association. The entrance hall, lounge and drawing-room were used for dancing, and bridge players were made comfortable in the lounge Upstairs, various cosy corners also being arranged for sitting out. Supper was served in the dining-room. A number of the guests had come from Wellington, and Mr. Wilson’s music and his leading of community singing were thoroughly enjoyed, adding to the evening’s, outstanding success. Meeting Postponed Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the annual meeting of the Residential Nursery (Owen Street) has been postponed. The date will be advertised later. College Dance A combined committee of the Old Girls’ and Old Boys’ Associations of the two Nelson colleges is holding a dance at the Mayfair Cabaret on October 4, and wish it to be known that it is to be a programme dance, and that all guests will be well looked after in the matter of partners.