SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19583, 15 June 1927, Page 12

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs George Roberts has returned to town.

Mr and Mrs Solomon and two of their eons have left for Australia, where they intend spending some months.

Mr and Mrs \V. Barron, of Napier, are staying with Sir John Roberts,

Miss N. Teschemaker, who has been staying with Mrs Fenwick, has returned to her home in Blenheim.

Dr Marion Whyte, who recently went to America foi further medical studies, has been appointed house surgeon at one of the largest women’s and children’s hospitals in San Francisco. Three new district commissioners of Girl Guides have just been appointed. These are Mrs Richards for Anderson’s Bay, Musselburgh, and St. Clair, Mrs M'Lcod for Palmerston, and Mrs Gilmore for Roxburgh.

Women members are to he admitted to the Anglican Synod of British Columbia, provided that at least fifty per cent, of the elected representatives of each parish consists of male communicants.

Miss Ethel Bartlett, of Hillside, Dunedin, left Wellington yesterday by the Marama for Sydney, where she intends spending a holiday with her brother.

Miss Mollis Andrews, accompanied by her mother, returned from Christchurch on Thursday, after a successful season at the vocal competitions.

Mrs T. W. Bray, of St. Heller’s, Torquay, Victoria, with her son, and Mrs D. A. Clegg, of Canterbury, Victoria, are at present on a visit to New Zealand, where they intend to spend the winter months. They are staying with their parents, Mr and Mrs J. M. Harland, Maneno Okioki, Port Chalmers.

Her Majesty the Queen has consented to open Crosby Hall on July 1 as a hostel for university women. The New Zealand Federation has nominated Miss Flora Allan, M.A., to represent the dominion, and it is expected that she will arrive in England just in time to attend.

Some time ago I wrote in this column about the Fellowship Fund founded by the World Federation of University Women. Mrs Benson, who, as Miss Rawson, was for many years connected with the Home Science College, has agreed to give a lecture on ‘ China, Old and Now.’ in aid of the fund. The lecture will be in the Home Science building on June 27, and there will be placed a side table for gifts suitable for sale.

A very pleasing function took place at the D.I.C, on Monday afternoon, when Mr Thompson, assistant manager, presented, on behalf of the staff, to Miss Ada Morley, buyer for the china and glass department, a beautiful gold wristlet watch, on the occasion of her severing her connection with the firm. Best vyishes were extended to Miss Morley in any new venture which she may take up in the future.

An enjoyable social evening was held last Thursday evening in the Hudson Kindergarten at Caversham, with a large attendance of parents and friends. The occasion was a gift evening, and a large quantity of goods was received and promised towards the Dutch auction, which will be held in conjunction with a concert early in July for the purpose of improving the grounds. General approval was expressed by those present at the purchase of a new piano by the parents, and a splendid mus%l programme was provided by the following:—Messrs Larkins and M'Dougall, Miss Heywood, Miss Gwen Cooper, and Mr Hough’s Band. Two competitions were also held, the winners being Mr Nelson and Mr Rough. Aftor supper had been served dancing was enjoyed, the music being supplied by Mrs Clayton. The Otago branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women took advantage of Miss Law’s presence here to give hoi 1 a “ welcome ” social, Mrs Fyfo, of Smith street, kindly lending her home for the party. Miss Law, M.A., a graduate of Wellington, is now the secretary of the National Council of the Y.W.C.A. for New Zealand. Bliss May, the president of the Otago Association of the New Zealand P.U.W., welcomed the guests, among whom were Mrs Cleghorn, Mrs Borrie, Dr Radcliffe Taylor, Misses Stevenson, Woods, Fyfo, Blackie, Dalrymple, V. Barron, Bentham, Rose von r, Pope, Matthews, and Sheddan. During the evening Miss Law spoke or. 1 International Relationships,’ and musical items were given by Bliss Barron (piano), Miss Bonthara (songs), and Bliss Blatthews (recitations). Supper brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

The Wembley Club’s charity dance, which was held in the Early Settlers 1 and Art Gallery Halls on Saturday night, was a most successful aflair,

about 750 people attending, and the result, when the returns oome to hand, will be most gratifying. A special meed of praise is due to the club’s staff, all of whom gave their services ungrudgingly for this good cause.. They carried out their respective duties in a capable and courteous manner. The club wishes to thank Mr W. Whitty, who took charge of the cardroom, also Mesdames Tylee, Allen, and Harty for the distribution of tickets. The handsome donation of 100 dozen sandwiches and twelve gallons of pure fruit drink by the Rita, Ltd., was greatly appreciated, as was the generous contribution made by Will Smith’s Kapai Orchestra. Cakes wore donated by the following;—Strand, Ltd., twenty dozen; Wentworth, Ltd., twenty dozen; J. B. Wootton, ten dozen; F. Foster, ton dozen; Misses Dunford and Mullin,' ten dozen; Adams Bruce, Ltd., ten dozen. Other donors who kindly contributed to the funds were Mesdames Richardson, M'Corrnack, Quirk, Bletcalf, Bliss Heffernan, Blessrs R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., W. Secular and Co., Ltd., Sargood, Son, and Ewon, Ltd., P. Dayman, and Co., Vernon Smith, Ltd., T. E. Sagar and Co., ‘ Evening Star’ Company, Ltd., ‘Otago Daily Times ’ Company, Ltd., Lane and Co., Ltd., Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, Ltd., Dunejlin Ice Cream Company, Ptd. The club extends its sincorest thanks to all who helped in any way to make this function the success that it was, and they, have the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts are appreciated by the reverend mother and the boys at tho Waverley Orphanage.

The monthly meeting of the Saravati Blusical Club, Palmerston, was held on Wednesday last at the residence of the president, Mrs J. W. Sutherland. The evening took the form of an old-time musical evening, which was varied and much appreciated by all present. The guest of the evening was Bliss I. Leith, of Kew. Blelbourne,. who is shortly leaving for her home in Australia. The programme was aa follows: —A Czerny study by Miss Noreen Maggan; piano solo (Bach), by Miss M. King; two preludes (Bach), by Bliss 81. Ironside; vocal solo (Bach), Bliss 0. Bennett; paper on ‘ Pianoforte Music ’ (illustrated) ; capriccio (Scarlatti) by Bliss R. Blorrison; Ist Movement Sonata, Op. No. 10. No. 1 (Beethoven) by Miss E. Sheat; ‘Butterfly Study’ (Chopin), by Miss R. Morrison; vocal solo, by Mrs Crockett; modern piano solo toccata (Bennett), Bliss I. Lang; recitation, ‘An Indian Garden,’ Bliss N. Blooclie.

The women’s class in sociology at the Y.W.C.A. on Friday last took up Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. The lecturer, Blr Ross, spoke first of tho meaning of tho word “.evolution ” as popularly used, giving examples, as in tho evolution of the motor cycle. He then detailed, with the help of diagrams and quotations, striking examples of the evidence which Darwin collected during many years of experiment and observation. Proceeding then to the theories which Darwin set forth—that all species have developed from other distant species, that tho species had a common ancestor, and that the individuals in each species had similarly a common ancestor, he explained difficult points, making clear the value of “variation,” the survival of those individuals which happen to possess favorable variations,_ and the fierce struggle for existence in Nature. Interesting descriptions were given of the evidence from tbe study of embryos and from fossil remains, and of the habits developed by animals when living under different conditions.

Tho annual exhibition of work by members of the Arts and Crafts Circle of tho Women’s Club is not as large this year as usual. Fortunately, what has been sent in shows a high standard and a good variety. Bliss Spedding has been awarded first prize for Chinese embroidery, and Blrs Spedding tho same honor for a hansome pochette of woolwork. All handbags of this work are good, tho exhibitors being Blrs F. Statham, Blrs E. Thcomin, Bliss Whitson. and Bliss Stephenson. Birs Rodgerson, Birs Wales},, .and Mrs Lambert are adepts with their needles, judging by the fine embroidery they have sent in. Miss Reid contributes an exceptionally beautiful piece of Barbola work, with flowers modelled round a mirror. Birs Christopher’s Blaqri cup, saucer, and plate are good imitations of Boulton’s famous design, supplied.by the late Blr Hamilton, of the Dominion Museum. A charming and useful bridge bag is that worked by Bliss M. C. Hutchison, the color motive being black and old gold, relieved with touches of rod. blue, and green. Birs Fisher’s silk applique is beautiful, while Bliss M'Gill contributes a dainty batik scarf of black and old rose.

Birs Taverner, ihe mayoress, gave a reception last Friday afternoon at tho Women’s Club. The luncheon room was handsomely decorated with palms and bright flowers,, and one of the pianos was moved in. so that it was possible to have music. The.hostess, who wore a soft brown cinnamon gown, received the guests, .and the large room was soon filled with ladies representing some municipal activity, other work of special interest to the Eublic, or women’s organisations, hiring ‘die afternoon Miss Gallon, the possessor of a rich contralto, sang several times, while Birs Clark (at the piano) also showed herself a musician of no moan accomplishment. The guests present were Lady Sim, Lady Stathani, Birs Douglas, Birs Wilson, Mrs Hayward. Bfra Campbell, Birs W. Scott, Mrs Black, Mrs Sincock, Birs Horn, Birs R. Scott, Birs T. K Sicley, Birs Demon leeeh, Mrs C. M. Begp, Mrs Phillips, Birs H-wilson. Birs Rrugh, Mrs Marshall Macdonald, Birs J. A. Johnstone, Mrs Walter Ross, Professor Strong, Dr Siedeberg, Birs Bfason. Birs Bridgman, Mrs Ruston, Mrs George Reid. Mrs Hcckey, Mrs W. Wright, Birs Gjlkison, Birs Tylee, Birs Lcwln, Birs Dickson, Birs Clark, Vfrs E C. Reynolds. Birs Elder, Birs Primmer, Bliss Young, Bliss Ross, Bliss Sullivan, Bliss Runciman, Bliss Blay, and Bliss Law,