SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19520, 30 March 1927, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs J. J ('lurk has gone to Christchurch and Wellington, and expects to bo away a'few weeks.

Mrs George. Ritchie 1 has gone to Auckland.

Mrs Alec Cameron has left for Christchurch, eu route to Scotland.

Lady Williams, who leaves town shortly, has been the guost of honor at several parties lately. Among her hostesses have been Mrs Callaway and Mrs B. C. Haggitt.

Miss Back, well known in Australia and here as an inventor of surgical appliances, has left Dunedin.

Miss Rita Paterson, of Maori Hill, has been appointed as dental nurse to open and take charge of the dental clinic at Balclutha.

‘ Mrs Marshall Macdonald, who has done such valuable work for the last six years ou tho Hospital Board, is not seeking re-election this time. However, two other ladies have been persuaded to stand for election—Mrs W. Ross and Miss Runciman.

Mrs Callau and Miss Thelma Callan, who have recently returned from abroad, have taken up residence in Dunedin.

An engagement is announced .between Hugh Thomas, third son of Mr and Mrs 0. Speight, “Hneatn/’ York place, and Katrena Rosalind, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J RardsIcy, “ Normanston,” St Leonards.

On Monday morning Mrs Marshall Macdonald gathered a few friends at the Tudor Hall to meet Mrs Coates and Mrs Rudkin (known professionally as Mrs Diana Watts). Other guests inchided Mesdomes T. K. Sidoy, JMnch, Williams, M’Lellan, Cheescman, Black, M'Master, Fenwick, Fordham, Misses Farquhar and Barron.

On Saturday, March 19, at Forbury Corner Hall, a very pleasant evening was spent, the occasion being the coming of age of Elvira, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. M Kennedy, of StKilda. The evening was spent in (lancing and games. Streamers, and hats added greatly to the guests amusement. A dainty supper was served in the prettily-decorated supper room, at tho conclusion of which Miss Kennedv was presented with the key of tho door, and once again danc ing was resumed till midnight.

‘ Everylady’s ’ continues to uphold its traditions of good work well produced. A welcome innovation is the new typo of patterns, for the homo dressmaker. The originals of the three presented with the March number are cut by dressmaking experts in Australia. By the use of photography, engraving, and the printing press, the original pattern is reproduced with hairline accuracy. Every piece is given and clearly named, and a diagram, with directions for making, is printed on each pattern, with general directions as well.

At the monthly musical afternoon at tho Theosophical Hall, held last Saturday, a very successful vocal recital was given hv Mr J. M’Naughtou and others. Mr M'Naughtou sang ‘Down in tho Deep,’ ‘ Bonny Mary of Argyle,’ ‘ Friend of Mine,' 1 Tho Deathless Army,’ ami * Will o’ the Wisp ’; Miss Mvra Stokes sang with groat taste 1 The Little Old Garden’ and ‘ Mehsando in the Wood’; Miss Portcous and Miss Angela Hendry gave a pianoforte duet, and Miss Porteons acted as aecompnuiste; Mr Burn gave a short and useful talk on ‘ Control of Speech.’ Afternoon tea concluded a happy afternoon.

Dr Marion- Whyte, who left on Saturday to do post-graduate professional studios in America, was the guest of honor at two farewell socials last week. On Thursday members of the_ International Federation of University Women (Otago branch) met at tho Homo Science College, and enjoyed an evening of progressive whist Later in the evening Professor Strong, cn behalf of the members, presented Dr Whyte with a handsome leather suitcase. On Friday the Home Science College, with which Dr Whyte lias boon associated for some time, hade farewell, and presented a travelling clock ns a souvenir of happy hours spent together.

The annual meeting of the High School ex-Girls’ Club was held in the School Hall last Monday. Miss King, tho president, presided over a fair attendance of members. The annual report and balance-sheet having been rend and approved, the election of office-bearers for the year took place. Tho resignation of the secretary, Miss M‘Curthy, was accepted with regret. The results of the election were as follows-Pre-sident, Mias King; vice-presidents, staff and ex-members; secretary, Miss Jessie Moody; committee—Misses A. Brown, R. Cunningham, D. Hayward, A. Morrell, I. Morrison, V. Penrose. Several innovations for the new year were spoken of, notably the lowering of tho subscription and the probable use of a cosier room for future meetings. It was decided also to form an es-Pupils’ Hockey Club, for which loyal support is urged. Supper concluded tho meeting.

The Saturday Tudor Hall cabaret is now part of Dunedin social life, and each week sees a large number of dancers enjoying themselves thoroughly. Last Saturday was no exception, and several hostesses wisely decided to give their guests the most enjoyment with the minimum latior: hence the well-filled ballroom. One of the largest of these parties was that given by Dr and Mrs Williams for the “coming out” of their daughter Barbara. Mrs Williams wore a handsome blue gown with a gold lace overdress, while the debutante made a charming picture in her pale _ pink georgette frock, daintily embroidered in toning sequins. Among the guests were Commander and Mrs De Salis, Mr and Mrs Birch, Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley, Dr and Mrs R. Ritchie, Misses Oram, Halsted, Throp, Livingstone, Rutherford (2), O’Neill (2), Reid (2), Statham, Hartmann (2), Orbell, Fitzgerald, Milne, Hislop, Fenwick, Williams, Thompson, Reeves, Finch, Cheeseman, Dennis ton, Roberts, Drs Fitchett, Batchelor, Geerin, Fitzgerald, Messrs Sumpter, Nicholson, Edmond (2), Sallonger, Vallahge, Halsted, Gore, Sise, Bridgman, M'Lean, Colbeck, Fitzherbert, Hodge, Macavoy, Henley, Gibbs, Armitage, and several officers of H.M.S. Veronica.

The mayor, in opening a bazaar in aid of the Liberal Catholic Church (on Saturday, the 19th inst.), prefaced hi a remarks with a reference to the excellent appearance of the stalls, tie spoke of the value of work done by religious: bodies in the city, and trusted that this church would prove to bo of great value as it ''grew in numbers. Only recently had he heard of the Church of St. Bernard, but he was confident that, though comparatively new in the city, it would prove to be an esset of no little value. The Church of St. Bernard is indebted to the mayor for performing this function. A bpnch ot delphinium 'blue and fink cornflowers

was presented to Jocelyn, the mayor's , little daughter, who accepted the* gift! with a happy smile. _ A complimentary { entertainment was given by a party of ; Madame Martinelli-Reygiardo’s pupils \ as follows ; — Vocal trio, ‘ Wonderful j World,’ Masters Eric Johnson, Alani Betting, and Stuart Betting; violin J solo, ‘ Concerto,’ Miss Anna Briasco; I boy soprano solo, ‘ Good-night, Pretty 1 Stars,’ Master Eric Johnson; Italian serenata by Miss Duncan; soprano 1 solos, - ‘ Sing, Sing, Blackbird ’ and I ‘ Down in the Forest,’ by Miss Ethel | Dolan; too dance by Miss Constance Potts; piano solo, ‘Swallows,’ by Lueila Hamer: vocal solo, '0 Lovely Night,’ Miss Hazel Gillespie: character som's, ‘ Naughty Gum Baby and ‘ The Lilac Tree,’ by little Dorothy Deegan; song, ‘ Tho. Market,’ by Vakla Hordern’; character songs, ‘ Buy My Roses,’ ‘Tiny Bird,’ by Hazel Hannan; .ale soprano solo, Hie \\orld Awaits the Sunrise,’ by Mr Norman Nesbitt (violin obbligato by Miss Anna; BriascA). Accompaniments by Miss Vera Green, Lueila Hamer, and Madame Martinelli-Reggiardo.

The Wembley Club held another very successful dance in the Early Settlers’ and Art Gallery Halls on Saturday night, over 50b dancers attending. As both halls are now connected by means of an archway patrons were at liberty to dance on cither itoor, and this facility was much appreciated. Among the dancers were noticed a number of officers and men from H.M.S. Veronica. The* music was supplied by the Knpai Dance Band and Heath’s Professional Orchestra. The club will hold its mid-week dance to-night (Wednesday).

The National Council of Women sends mo tho following report Two of the guessing competitions that were not completed at the recent sale on behalf of tire society’s funds have now been finished. For the picture entitled ‘ Tho Herbaceous Border’ the lucky number was IK, selected by Mr Chas. T. Callis, Onslow street, St. Clair. The cushion goes to Mrs Primmer, Granville terrace, who spotted the correct number (30). Thanks are tendered to all those whose kindly co-operation has helped tho local branch.

Last Thursday tho Members’ Council of the Y.W.C.A. gave an enjoyable social evening for senior girls and girl citizens, when about 160 members were present. Tho members of tho Board of Directors and committee present were Mesdames C. M. Begg, Nicolson, Bridgman, M'Allum, W. Stevenson, Elder, Misses Barron, Adams, Davidson, Reid, Haro. The Overseas Club girls were responsible for tho supper arrangements, and the counsellors of the girl citizens’ community for the piogi'amine. Miss Grace Martin, president of tho Members’ Council, was M.G. A programme of games, dancing, and competitions was greatly enjoyed by the guests. A song by Miss M‘Lay was encored. After supper Miss Batl, general secretary, spoke briefly on the spirit of friendship in the .association, and stressed the fact that, no matter to which department they belonged, _all wore members of the one big family. Tho evening was brougnt to a close by the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne.’ Tiio Literary Circle of tho Women’s Club can pat itself on the bapk jitthe success of its evening given last night in honor of General Rudkin and ids wife, who is known professionally as Mrs Diana Watts. Tho largo hall was filled with an audience that appreciated and enjoyed every word spoken by the gifted pair, for both spoke. Mrs Rudkin spoke first on an unusual aspect of modern education. She thought—as did tho majority present—that girls have too much of what one might call professionalism in their games; the ideal aimed at is so often that ono team shall beat another. Hardly ever do girls think of games as a means to improve their mental machinery. Tho Greeks never separated tho mind and body, nor did they ns far as 3 wa;know go m for physical culture per so. So certain wore they that the body reacted on tho mind (wo realise the opposite readily enough) -hat mothers would teach their babies to crawl along straight lines so that body control should bo learned from infancy. Mind ou body and body on mind are of equal importance, and to attain to this an upright, clastic, well-controlled body is tho first essential Its influence on the mind follows as a matter of course. Professor Hewitsou proposed a vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation. General Rudkin then,_ an tho invitation of Mrs Ewing (chairwoman of the Literary Circle), entertained and convulsed tho audience with an account of his journey through tho South Island om a bicycle. He was as good as Baron Munchausen; need one say ffiioro? A few Scottish anecdotes added to tho general hilarity. Later sang very pleasingly, while the incidental music supplied by the-Misses M'George was also much appreciated.