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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 132, 7 June 1939, Page 16

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Rhodes Scholar Married Yesterday. Of interest to many will be the announcement of the wedding, which took place yesterday, o£ Phyllis, youngest daughter of Mrs. Gray and the late Mr. J. R. Gray, Kelburn, Wellington, to George Aitken, son of Mr. G. Aitken and the late Mrs. Aitken, Westport. Mr. Aitken is a former Rhodes Scholar, and is well known as a former international Rugby player. Mr. and Mrs. Aitken will make their home at Fountain Court Flats, Oriental Parade. Taken a Furnished Flat. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wallace (Wellington) travelled via Java and Singapore, and after a week or so in London they went to Norway for skiing, states "The Post's" London correspondent. A few days ago they returned to London, and they have taken a furnished flat in Park West, which will be their headquarters until they leave for New Zealand by the Rangitiki in September. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace expect to be out of town and on the Continent a good deal, as business is being combined with pleasure. They have bought a car and will use this on most of their travels. Tea Party for Prospective Traveller. Mrs Freeman Bell and her small daughter Sally will leave from Auckland by the Port Alma on June 15 for England, where they will stay with Mrs. Bell's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Hutton, for several months. Yesterday afternoon Lady Frazer gave a small tea party at her home in Portland Crescent to bid Mrs. Bell farewell. The guests included Lady Frazer's daughter, Mrs. Edward L. Bell, Mrs. Lan Miles, Mrs. Noel Nelson, the Misses Madge and Agnes MacGregor. Mrs. Guy Leatham, Mrs. W. C. Morrish, Mrs. Ralph Wheeley, Mrs. John' Macdonald, Mrs. Peter Mitchell, and Mrs. Peter Kirkcaldie. Tea was served in the library, where lighted red candles in crystal candlesticks stood on either side of a low crystal bowl filled with red berries on the tea tables. Berries were also used to decorate the drawing-room. King's Birthday Dance. The Hutt Valley Hockey Club held the opening dance of the season on Monday evening in the Eva Draper studio, Lower Hutt. Hanging baskets of trailing foliage, chrysanthemums, and pots of vivid cyclamen made attractive decoration in the cream and orange-tinted studio and supper-room. Dance music from a good orchestra and an efficient master of ceremonies kept the floor well filled, and an attractive supper added to a very successful function. The committee comprised Messrs. J. Ross (club captain), I. Chartres (treasurer), N. Smith, L. and E. Muir Mesdames J. Ross and N. Smith, and Misses E., L., and C. Muir. Physical Education. Miss Helen McDonald, physical director of the Y.W.C.A., was the speaker at a recent meeting of the Island BayBerhampore branch of the League of Mothers, the subject being Physical Education. She said that New Zealand was becoming health-conscious and her

aim was to train young people to physical fitness. Some very helpful hints were given regarding correct | posture, and she demonstrated how to judge good fitting shoes, also exercises to prevent foot tiredness. Mrs. Larson, the president, thanked Miss McDonald for her interesting talk, and presented her with a posy. An induction service was held when six new members were admitted. Five members of the branch choir presented a play-reading entitled "Glass Houses." The thought for the month was given by Mrs. Heron. "Find your own truth and respect everyone else's." Afternoon tea was served. Over Three Months in Portugal. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hamerton (Wellington) were in Portugal for three and a half months during the winter, states "The Post's" London correspondent. They experienced much pleasant sunshine, they enjoyed good music each week, and they found Estoril a very convenient headquarters. They will soon set out again, this time on a tour of English cathedral cities, travelling via the southwestern counties and working north, returning via the east coast. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton hope to go to the Continent, but it is likely that the programme which they had in contemplation may have to be curtailed. They want, however, to see Paris and to travel through Switzerland before leaving for Canada in October on their way home. After-the-Theatre Party. After the theatre last night Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Toogood entertained about fifty friends at a buffet supper party at their home, 234 The Terrace. Guests had previously attended the three-act play, "Short Story," which had just concluded after a brief season at the Concert Chamber. It had been produced by Mrs. Elsie Lloyd on h^hqlf of the Thespians Society, of which Mr. Toogood is president. Irises in pastel shades had been arranged in the drawing-room, where Mrs. Toogood, who was wearing a frock of moonstone green and black satin, received the guests. A brief speech of congratulation was made by Mr. Toogood, who commended the producer and cast for maintaining the high standard of Thespian pi'oductions. Among those present were Mrs. Victor Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Parkinson. Mrs. I. Graves, Mrs. W. H. Levick. Mrs. B. Wilson. Mrs. Dorothy Tansley. Mrs. Nancye Fletcher, Mr. Cramond and Miss N. Cramond, Misses Ina Small, Janet Stirling, Barbara Basham. Peggy Lucas, Gweneth McConchie. Messrs. Hymes, Miles Wright, Maurice St. A. Hawken, Eric Evan-Young. Jack McLeod, and Charles Dennistoun-Wood. Returned Soldiers at Cards. The weekly card party of the Kilbirnie auxiliary branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, held at the clubrooms, Bay Road, last night, was moderately attended. Mrs. Cron and Mr. B. C. Cull won at bridge; Mrs. M. Howard and Mr. J. D. Calder at "500." Competitions were won by Mrs. M. Flanagin and Mr. J. McClatchy.'

A special prize of a doll's house was awarded to Mr. R. Bragger. During the supper interval Mrs. H. Q. Bruce, president of the ladies' auxiliary, reminded guests of the card afternoon tomorrow, and stated that Mi*s. Coira would be hostess for the afternoon and would like to see many guests and friends present. Mrs. Bruce stated that the financial thermometer for the building fund was rising very slowly, and it was the objective of Mrs. Coira, who was a foundation member of the auxiliary's activities, to increase the temperature recorded to bursting point. Reading For School Children. Stories of Royalty enliven the pages of the New Zealand School Journal this month, and children of varying ages all over the Dominion have already perused the small magazines with interest. Well-selected poems, little stories with subtly-hidden morals, and "verbatim" reports of historical events go to make up the books, which will be carefully shuttered behind "journal covers" for the rest of the year. Part 3 of the journal, that for senior primary school pupils, has been particularly well planned, and parents as well as their children, will probably find much to interest them between its covers. Palmerston North Travellers. Mr. H. Scott (Inspector of Police, Palmerston North district) is on a brief holiday in Great Britain, accompanied by his wife and his daughter, Miss E. W. Scott, states "The Post's" London correspondent. After spending a few weeks in London, the travellers will go to the north of Scotland, via Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, staying with friends in each of these cities. Mr. Scott's relatives live in the Shetlands, and most of his time will be spent with them. The return journey to New Zealand will be via Suez, leaving about the end of September. To Help the Free Ambulance. Great interest is still maintained in the weekly bridge parties arranged by the sub-committees of the ladies' auxiliary of the Wellington Free Ambulance. At last week's function the competition for a baby's hand-knitted frock and coatee (donated by Mrs. R. Bull, Wadestown) was won by Mrs. C. Short. Success on the Stage. Friends in Canterbury will be interested to hear of the success in dramatic art of Miss Eileen Rhodes, daughter of Captain and the Hon. Mrs. Tahu Rhodes, formerly of "Meadowbank," Ellesmere, and now] of London, states the Christchurch "Press." Miss Rhodes, after an extensive course of study, appeared in the second woman's part in John M. Synge's "The Playboy of the Western World" recently presented at the Mercury Theatre, London. So pleased was the management with Miss Rhodes's performance that she was given the leading part for a few performances, and has now gone on tour with the company. Her sister, Miss Maureen Rhodes, is busily engaged in first-aid work and home nursing in London.