SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19616, 23 July 1927, Page 20

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Nicol is tiro guest of Miss Cheeseraan.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Fenwick, of St. Clair, gave a very pleasant party, at which were present Mesdamos Lampen, E. Macassey, Aufrere, Priest, and G. Sise, Misses Fullerton (3), R. Reeves, and F. Priest. / The High School Ex-girls' Club spent a delightful evening on Monday last, when Miss Meda Paine spoke ot the. vocal works >f Brahms. Associated with her wore six pupils (also ex-pupils of the school), who sang some of the best known and loveliest of Brahms’s songs. To the delight of all Miss Paine

herself sang at the conclusion of the talk, and she was afterwards warmly thanked for her kindness in arranging such an interesting evening. On Thursday night Mrs Finch (who wore a handsome black gown) and Miss Finch .(in blue and silver) gave a charming dance at their homo in Royai terrain.* The guests included Misses Johnstone, Fleming, Chocseman, Gallaway. Ramsay, Nichols, Brewer, Martman (2), Mandeno, Harr, Fitzgerald, Malsted (2), Haggitt, Milne, Reid, Milne, Reid. O’Neill, Orbell, Williams, Nancarrow, Reeves, Oram, and Hislop, Dr Geerin, Messrs Edmond (2), Wilson. Vallange, Laidlaw, Gibbs. Fitzhorbert. Ivimhell, Colbcck, M'Lean, Hodge, Sumptuer, Chisholm, Mercer, Henley. Brown, Batchelor, Solomon, Barr,"Dawson, Roily, Nicholson, Hislop. MacAvoy, Sallenger, Haggitt, Sise, and Fleming.

Last Monday the 2nd Bishopscourt Company of Girl Guides, with their captain (Miss M'George) and their lieutenant (Miss Russell), celebrated its second birthday at the Coluraba College Assembly Hall. Ai ■ r gies were read from Mrs Marshall Macdonald and Miss Reynolds, and then the evening passed all too quickly with games and competitions. Supper was served in the gymnasium, during the course of which the toasts of “ The Commissioner,” “ Miss Ross,” “ Ist Bishopscourt Company ’’ wore honored. Among those present wore Miss Ross, Mrs Beath (District Commissioner), Miss Richardson, Miss Hervey, and Miss Scott.

On Saturday evening last a number of friends assembled at the residence of Mr and Mrs Gilliard, Macandrew road, to celebrate the coming of age of thoir eldest daughter, Margaret Ellen. During the evening several songs were creditably rendered, and there were other items, including trios (piano, violin, and banjo) and a recitation by Miss N. Moffat.

Last Friday Mrs G. A. Bishop gave n handkerchief afternoon at her residence for Miss, Mabelle Esquilant, a largo number of guests being present. The hostess looked well in a pink satin frock with a draping of mauve silje net prettily arranged from tho shoulder. Baskets of fruit and sweets decorated with streamers of gold ribbon were handed round. A'dainty afternoon tea was served in tho drawing room, which was tastefully arranged with largo white chrysanthemums and greenery. During the" afternoon a number of musical items were given by some of the guests.

Mrs Casserley (nee Miss Teresa M'Enroe) left recently for Wellington to fulfil an engagement with the Royal Wellington Choral Union to sing the soprano' role in the forthcoming production of ‘ Cavaleria Rusticana.’

All are invited to help in making the entertainment organised by Mrs Hudson in connection with the kindergartens a success, Sweets will be on sale, and Elizabeth and Co. have graciously consented to become a receiving depot.

Tho box plan is now open for the concert next week organised by Mrs Richard Hudson in aid of tho Dunedin free kindergartens, and all points to a packed house. All tho items will he good, but perhaps one might single out a few for special mention. The “ Twinklers,” well-known entertainers, are helping; the beautiful tableaux of old China are to be seen again, with some additions, several gentlemen posing as Dickens figures seen in Doultonware. Another unique item will he the dance given by Miss Dorothy Dean. This lady, who has not long come put from England, was six months with Mathieson Lang, three months with Sybil Tliorndikcj and many times took part in Pavlova’s ballets, enough in itself to make a “star” attraction!

One of the most distinguished parrots that has ever lived was ‘‘Ducky,” which was a great favorite with Queen Alexandra until its death some twenty years ago. “ Ducky’s ” exact age was unknown, but its first owner was the younger Pitt, who presented it to George HI., from whom _ it passed in turn to George IV., William IV., and Queen Victoria, who presented it to her daughter-in-law, then Princess of Wales. There is but one thing to be regretted, tho fact that “ Ducky ’ intelligence was not so highly developed as her powers of speech, otherwise what reminiscences that royal bird might have dictated 1

Those who realise tho importance of bright surroundings and cheery colors should pay a visit to the women’s rest room in Princes street. Those responsible for tho furnishing of three rooms are to be congratulated on tho taste displayed. The official opening took place on Wednesday morning,_ Mr R. S. Black signalling tho evening by bringing several toys, which were badly needed. Fortunately the last appeal has already borne fruit, and tho children’s room has a rocking horse, doll’s crade, and many animals to cheer the little ones. The doll’s house will appeal to all little girls, for it has a tea 1 staircase and a balcony opening out of an upstair room. There are also plenty of chairs and tables, a nice Dutch clock, and two bassinettes for babies. Tho grown-ups will find in their own room writing materials, and on application to the caretaker they will be able to leave parcels or to he supplied with first-aid and work-box materials. Go-carts may be left upstairs or downstairs, and, as the toilet arrangements are ample in every way, Dunedin women can no longer complain of neglect. On Wednesday morning Mrs W. A. Ross and Mrs T. C. Ross were resopsible for tho welcome and refreshing tea.

In these days of electrical equipment housecraft is becoming a fascinating art for the fortunate few who can afford to instal it, but the many have still to solve the problems of housecleaning. With the aid of the homely mop, the ever-necessary broom, and the many varieties of brushes now procurable . The modern builder provides his clients with a broom cupboard, where the household supply can be stored neatly and he easy of access. Members of the Otago Home Economics Association, who have been making a study of labor-saving methods and devices; recently paid a visit to the works of the Otago Brush Company to see the

manufacture of brooms, brushes, and mops. Probably few of the large and representative gathering had previously realised what an infinite variety of these inexpensive tools are available for household use, and how interesting are the processes of their manufacture. Many thanks were expressed to Mr Lawson Broad for his courtesy in personally conducting the party round the works v and demonstrating the uses of tiro various brushes.

A programme of great merit was enjoyed at the St Clair Women’s Club on Monday evening last, when Mrs Graham and Mrs M‘ln tyre were responsible for the arrangements. This was an “ outside ” night, so that most of the artists were non-members. Piano solos by Miss Maisie Wood and Miss Phyllis Anderson gained enthusiastic applause, as also' did a violin sole bv Mrs Bavne. The. audience was highly appreciative of the songs rendered by Miss M'Peake, Miss Molly Andrews.' Miss Agues Guy, and Miss Eva Graham, and of the entertaining recitations b.v Miss Galagher and Miss Neilson; while Miss Hazel Skinner was very dainty in a skipping-rope dance. The only other item was a clever playreading, ‘ The Old Lady Shows Her Medals,’ by J. M. Barrio. The parts were taken by Misses E. M'Peake, W. M'Peak, Harrawny, Galagher, Neilson, and Winnie Wood. The accompanists for tlie evening were Misses Maisie Wood, Phyllis Anderson, and Miss Nancy M'lntyre. After an enjoyable supper, the evening closed with the singing of the National Anthem.