SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19709, 9 November 1927, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Ruth Haggitt, of Morivale, Christchurch, is on a short visit to (Dunedin.

Mrs'and Miss HoddinoLt. left on Saturday for a few weeks’ holiday in A\ollington,

Miss Batt, of the Y.W.C.A., lias loft town for a three months’ holiday in ihe north.

Mrs W. A. Wilkinson, of Roslyn, and her daughter left by the Manuka to spend a holiday in Australia.

The To Taumata Cricket Club played its first match last week, when the score was 312 as against 84 by the Otago Bovs’ High School Old Boys’ Club.

On Thursday evening a large number of friends assembled to bid farewell to Miss Ida Rix, who left by tbc M anuka for Melbourne and Sydney.

Next Saturday morning there will be on sale all over tbo town wondcrlul pheasant-eye narcissi. Through the instrumentality of Mrs W. Hayward, Mr Hart, of Lawrence, has most kindly given 4,000 blooms from his own private garden, and the proceeds of their sale will go to the Kindergarten Association and the North-east Valley Kindergarten.

Now Hint the R-cdeastlc College carnival is nenring its end it behoves all who have nob been to make uso of the last few days. The organiser, tbo Rev. Brother Moore, is receiving congratulations from all sides, but the sum is not yet completed, and be hopes that a special effort will be made this week. An excellent programme is provided each night, as well as many attract ivo side-shows.

Mrs Mackenzie’s borne in Granville terrace was very gay on Saturday night, when a large “surprise” party was given for Mrs C. Chapman. Other guests present included Dr and Mrs Riley, Nil' and Mrs G. 0. Sise, Mr Chapman, Mrs Black, Misses K. JU'Lcau, Haggitt. Graham, Nanearrow, Reeves, Bond, Mamlcim, Hoy wood, Logan, Stronacb, Fenwick, and Hislop, Major Mackenzie, Messrs .1). Solomon, Gilkisou, Logan, Gordon, Dunlop, Cook, Wilson, M'Lean, Colbeck, Henley, Laing, Haggitt. Reeves, and Ilislop.

On Saturday night quite a, jolly lancy dress dance was held at the To Taujiiala Clubhouse, Anderson’s Bay road, with many young people present. Many of the costumes showed beauty and originality, and the judges were hard put to it to make a. selection. However, finally Mrs C. At. Begg presented the prizes to “Helix the (hit” (Mr Beissoll), a girl (Miss M. Tlavard), “Pom-Bom” (Miss Brondley), and “The Oxford and Cambridge Race.”

'The Duelics* of York, in October, opened a wonderful acquisition for St. Leonards School for Girls at St. Andrews. This was no less than an old house where Alary Queen of Scots once lived. The most honored other guest was the veteran Dame Louisa Lnmsden, 86 years of age. -This fine old lady was in truth the pioneer of women's higher education, for not only was it largely through her that Girton College, Cambridge, came into being, hut she was responsible, too, for this, the greatest school for girls.

A very jolly party was held last Friday evening in the Savoy Somerset Lounge by tiij members of Miss Mcda Paine’s ladies’ choir. An interesting programme laid been arranged in the form of an “It Party.” which included games and competitions of a varied nature. Needless to say, there was not a single dull moment for anyone. During the evening Miss Paine was presented with a handsome silver-mounted baton from the members, as a token of gratitude and esteem, and the girls then joined in singing heartily “ For she’s a jolly good fellow.” Supper was partaken of. and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close with the •singing of ‘ Aidd Lang Syne.’

Recently the Archcfiekl old girls held their annual reunion. The first function took the form of a dance at Archcrfield ou Friday night. On Saturday, at a tennis afternoon, a match between present and old girls resulted in a win for the termer by ■’> sets to 1. An enjoyable picture party, followed by supper, concluded a happy day. There was a good attendance of old girls in the Aiehcrficld pews at First, Church on Sunday morning. A picnic had been arranged for Labor Day, hut unfortunately had weather upset the arrangements, and alter the annual general meeting in the morning “goodbyes” were said for another year. Those present at' the various luiicliuns were; Mrs Nisbot, Lady floss, Mrs Watson Sliennati, All's Clcghorn, Airs Crouch, Miss Glendining, Aliss Lamrock, Mrs Quayle, Alisses Bett (’3), Blair (3), 8001, Cameron, Didsbnry, Easton, Farquharson (3), Fleming, Fountain, Fowler, Glendining, Graham, Grigor. Haggitt. Hay, Alerr'mgton, M'llay, APRae, APQueeu, Nimrno, Pratt, Read, Reid, Ross (3). Saunders, Stenhonsc. Sutherland, Wilson (3).

The Tiverygirls’ Club met on Thursday ' tor its 'final social ior the year. It was a combined meeting of all the senior clubs and their friends, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in the cafeteria, which looked very gay with bunches of pansies and other flowers. The programme included games, dancing, and a competition for non-dancers, which was arranged by Miss Hutchinson. Items were given by Mrs Steelman and Misses G. Driver, Rcnwick, and Langley; and a playlet by the tda section of Girl Citizens,: under Miss Driver’s direction, caused much amusement. Miss Reid, the chib leader, was presented during the evening with a charming fairly Victorian posy, and in thanking the dub mentioned the committee members collectively and individually to whom thanks were due lor their co-operation and help during the year. A very happy evening terminated with the singing of 1 Auld Lang Sync.’

The local committee of the North-cast Valley Kindergarten arranged an afternoon tea party at the Gardens to help with their funds. Mrs Tan nock very kindly lent Iter house, and as the day was wet the function was held inside. Afternoon tea was served in the dining room, which was beautifully decorated with azaleas. Competitions and'musical items arranged by Mrs Wright were enjoyed by all. Mrs Rigby presented a cake for a guessing competition, nlndi was won by Mrs Tannock.. -Mrs Hayward was successful at a papei-tearing competition. Mrs Wright, the chairwoman, when presenting the cako jo Mrs Tannock, thanked her on behalf of the committee for her kindness in lending her house, and also thanked the

members of tbo committee for their help in making the afternoon so enjoyable. The visitors walked through tho Gardens, and in. spite of tho ram enjoyed the magnificent display of azaleas and rhododendrons that at present are a real feast of gorgeous colors. Tlio Kindergarten Committee was represented by the following members: — Mrs Wright, Mrs Rigby, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Hayward, Mrs Stewart, Mrs Tannock. and Miss Allan, while Miss Croft and M iss Hutton, from tbc kindergarten, were also-present.

St. Helen’s Hospital was again tbo scene of a farewell function on Saturday, for Sister Gow leaves now and Miss Holford (the matron) in the near future. Miss Holford entertained the full staff, both hospital and domestic, and many wore the presentations during the two hours’ gathering. These, two ladies, Dr Emily Siedoberg, and Miss Delia Kearney have worked together for 22 years—surely a record for New Zealand! Not_ long ago Sister Gow was presented with one silk stocking well filled with notes. Now she received his fellow, this time with 22 more notes, one for each year of friendship and loyalty. Dr Sicdebcrg gave a cheque for use in Christchurch. Then came tho doctor’s turn, for she received a beautiful solid leather writing ease, fitted up, and in presenting this the matron hoped that it would ho specially useful in keeping up their long friendship, though now by correspondence. As Sister Gow will soon be travelling, tbo gift to her from tbo muses of an electric iron with equipment fop ship or home was particularly appropriate. Miss Kearney found herself tho possessor of a beautiful eiderdown quilt, Mrs Wilkinson was given an umbrella, and other members of Ihe domestic staff were remembered with like generosity. Miss Hoi ford’s and Miss (low’s gift to Nurse Gudgeon was a. handsome tortoiseshell brush and comb, and to Nurse Dorwood a clothes brush. In fact, no one was forgotten, and it is -safe to say that the wish expressed to these two ladies of long years of happiness were truly sincere. They will be missed by a large circle of friends here.

The Otago University women medicals hold their eighth annual dinner last Saturday. The Somerset Lounge was beautifully decorated, lor apart from the soft amber lights and pot plants all round tbo room the tables were gay with multi-colored Iceland poppies, all tbo crepe paper napkins were stamped with the University crest, and tbo dainty little black-and-white place cards (painted by Miss Ivory) gave a. touch of piquancy. Dr Muriel Bell, tbo chairwoman and retiring president, found an apt quotation by her toast, “God, J. will pack and take a train and get me to England,” which is in truth what Dr Bell does in a, mouth or two In her reply she promised to do her best-to baud on any information that might be useful to her fellow-members in New Zealand, and she wished the final year people success in their coming examinations. Tho other toasts Avero: “Tho King,” proposed by the chairwoman; “ The Medical Profession,” by Miss Grigor, to which Dr Grater replied; “ Final Candidates,” by Miss Smith, with a brooay response by Miss Gillies; and “The Chairwoman,” by Miss Craig, lo which Dr Bell replied. Interspersed Avero pleasing items by Dr Bell (songs), Miss Latter (recitation), Miss M'Caskill (violin solo), and the avliolc came to an end Avith tbo singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne’ and the National Anthem. Others present Avere Dr Bathgate, Dr Cbamptulonp, Dr Morgan, Dr Sicdcberg, Mrs Moore. Mrs Malcolm. Misses Bowden, 11. Craig, T. Craig, Heycock, Houghton, TTaslio, Ivory, Hansen, Latter, Rlatls-Mills, Sneddon, Smith, and Stringer.

A most interesting loiter has recently conic from Miss Joachim, who is enjoying every minute of her stay in England and",on tlieCoiitinent. This letter tells of a visit with the Hackman Literary Club to the Koval library at Windsor Castle, I cannot do bettor than quote: “We entered the sacred precincts up n very narrow winding stair into a large and beautifully-lighted room. Here wo were received by Mr 0, F. Morshead (the King’s librarian), who told ns that the King’s collection was not so very old, dating only Jrom the time of George IV. Earlier Kings left their collections to the British Museum. The present King has n wonderful collection of drawings by_ Holbein. Giicrcino, Leonardo da Vinci, and Cnvelctti. ... In one corner were

a Bible and Prayer Book of Charles 11. with wonderfully-embroidered covers, and on the wall close by a lovely little clock given to Anno Boleyn as a wedding- present. In one ease wo saw a hook that dealers would give £30,000 for—hut it is not for sale. It was the first book printed f 1-157), and with colors by Fust and Seboeffer. at Mcnla . . . Wo saw the book that Henry Vllf, wrote which earned him the title of ‘Defender of the Faith.’ Queen Elizabeth's Gallery has one of the finest carved stone fireplaces in England, with the date 1583 on it, where the ghost of this Queen is said to walk. _. . .At the far end of this gallery is the chair where King Edward VIT. used to conic and sit with his dog Caisar, In one case wore the christening robes and lace gloves worn by George HI., and in another the shirt worn on the morning of his execution by Charles I. It was made of linen with long pieces of insertion let in and very elaborate embroidery on neck and sleeves and with hows of colored ribbon adorning it. Ho asked to have a special shirt to support him on that tragic day, as he was afraid he might tremble and it might be thought to show fear. ~. . There is so mneb that it is impossible to keep more than a general impression of the beauty of some of the Gobelins tapestries on the walls; the splendor of the room where the investiture of ■ the Knights of the Garter takes place, where the seats arc covered with a glorious blue and the carpet (long and narrow) is of the same _ color, and on the coiling arc the insignia of the order. . . . The roof of the Waterloo Chamber is lighted along the top of the walls like the saloon of a ship, and it has beams across suggesting the interior of a ship, out of compliment to the sailor King, William TV. In this chain her is the long table used in State banquets that lias 52 legs and will extend the whole length of the hall. The. wonderful chandeliers arc in the shape of Prince of Wales feathers turning upwards from a crystal base like the petals of a flower and hiding the light within.. In the largo reception room, where the guests assemble for a banquet, there is n small door-in a, corner, pari, of which is cut through one of the lappslries on the wall. Through this door, which hardly shows, their Majesties cpter from their private apartments.' 1