SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19918, 14 July 1928, Page 20

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Sir George and Lady Fenwick left on Thursday for the north. Mrs and Miss Cheeseman have go no to the North Island to attend the wedding of Mrs Cheeseman’s niece, Miss M'Gill. The other morning Mrs Marshall Macdonald gave a jolly little party at the Tudor Hall for young people, the guest of honour being Miss Rodgers. Those who helped in the Normal School fancy fair will be pleased to hear that as a result there is now available the fine sum of £336. There was a large attendance at an enjoyable conversazione given at “The Studios,” High street, by Signora Martinelli-Reggiardo. In bid farewell to the members of the Fuller-Gonsalcz Company. All interested in our kindergartens are reminded of the_ musical afternoon and evening to be given next Tuesday at Mrs F. Dunlop’s house. Furthei particulars are to bo found in to-day’s advertisement.

In Wednesday’s_ account of the social and prize-giving at tho Dunedin Bowling Association’s club house Inst Monday, one name was inadvertently missed. Mrs M'Hugh won the prize for the junior championship singles.

Early in August there wall be a “bring and buy” sale at the Nurses’ Home, Karitano Hospital, to help on the funds for tho good work. Hundreds of mothers have benefited by the Plunket work, and it is hoped that they will make a special effort to make tho sale a success.

On Wednesday Miss Whitson hold another of her musical afternoons. Mrs Mason had the happy idea, which she carried out to the joy of a roomful of members of the Women’s Club, of playing from some of the operas recently heard at the theatre. Miss Oram contributed also in the form of pleasing songs.

Prizes from the University of Otago have been awarded to the following ladies: —Tho Stuart prize for a poem to Miss A. M. M'Grath; James Clark prizes to Miss L. Robertson in English, to Miss R. L. Campbell in history; Chamber of Commerce prizes to Miss A. E. Sewell for auditing, to Miss A. M. Rice for accountancy economics; the Gilray memorial prize in English to Miss Joan Stevens.

After the capping ceremony on' Wednesday afternoon—for which His Majesty’s Theatre was packed—an adjournment was made to the Victoria Hal! for very welcome light refreshments. Mr Morrell (Vice-chancellor of the University) and Mrs Morrell received the numerous guests, as well as Mrs T. K. Sidt-y, whoso husband’s parliamentary duties prevented him from being present. Those who had just received their degrees and diplomas, _ their friends, and others specially invited made up the handsome total of about 400, and, of course, it was impossible to see everybody. However, one oid notice among the fair sex Lady Barnett, Lady Fenwick, Mesdames J. 0. Stephens, Fairbairn, P. Dunlop, Lawson, Jack, H Cook, Evans, Bastgate, Thompson, Dodds, Newlands, S. Moore, | Ramsay, Eastcrfield, Flett, H. L. ! Smith, Hewitson, M'lndoe, Ash, Fyie, M‘Arthur, White, U. White, M'Carter, M'Georgc, H. C. Campbell, Cleghorn, Benson, Borrio, Porteous, P. Barr, Crow, Strong, Parkinson, T. Ross, Gilray, North, Fitzgerald, J. Begg, Tverach, Misses Wells, Gloy, Canty, Pope, Bentham, Fyfe, Stevenson, Fairbairn, F. Ross, Little, Tonnent, Green, Morrison, Jeffreys, Rogers, Roberts, ,k. Glcndinning, M. Ross A pleasing little function was held in Jay’s ioungo ou Monday last, the occasion being tho coming of ago of Miss Eileen McCarthy. After the toasts bad been honoured tho guests adjourned to tho ballroom and enjoyed themselves dancing to a lato hour. Miss MTntyrc gave almost interesting talk and demonstration on 1 Decorative Work ’ to members of tho Gardening Circle at tho Women’s Club, j Wiring and arranging various flowers, land the making of u Victorian posy, were clearly shown. Mrs Shiel’s vote of thanks to tho lecturer was heartily endorsed by all. Tho success of the capping bull js always a foregone conclusion, nor did tho one on Wednesday fall short of any previous ones. Tho Pioneers’ Hall was packed, about 600, chiefly students, of course, joining in the fun. This year the chaeprons present were Professor Strong, Mrs Marshall Macdonald, Mrs S Batchelor, Mrs G. W. Roid, Mrs F. B. Adams, and Mrs Dodds, who were each presented with violets. The president of the Students’ Association (Mr Mitchell) and the vice-president (Miss Stringer) took on the duties of host and hostess,, and thanks also go to the efficient committee that engineered the whole thing so successfully, these being Misses Stringer, Aitcheson, and Scott, Messrs F. M. Hanan, Satterthwaite, Martin, Wilson, Buchler, and Campbell. Many of us will deeply regret that Dr Winifred Bathgate is retiring from i practice for health reasons. After July 2S no more patients can ho attended to by this well-known specialist. It was aijolly party of kindred spirits that serenaded Mr and Mrs J. W. Faulkner at their residence, “ Hopetoun,” Mornington, oh Saturday evening, and later spent a happy evening with music, song, and story. Mr Jacksoil Purdie acted as master of ceremonies, and there was not a dull moment" from start to finish. _ Community singing, gaigeg, competitions, etp., followed in quick succession, while a nicely rendered duet by Mr and Mrs Clark and

several humorous recitations by Mrs Purclie were much appcciated. During tho evening Mr W. B. Taverner, mayor of the city, took the opportunity of handing to Mr Faulkner (who loaves tomorrow ou a business trip to U.S.A. and the Continent) an open letter of commendation under the sea) of the City Councjl, showing that he is a citizen of good standing in a by no means small city. Mr Taverner wished him a, pleasant'trip, a successful mission, and a safe return. Mr Faulkner, who was overwhelmed by the kindness of tho mayor and his many friends, appreciated the honour done him. The ladies of the party had prepared a bountiful supper in tho dining room, and after full justice had been done to all the good things provided tho Rev. E. S. Tuckwell, on behalf of the gathering, assured the host of the high esteem.in which ho is held, and wished him a pleasant trip. Mr Faulkner briefly replied, when the lusty singing of “For he’s a jolly good fellow ” fully endorsed the sentiments expressed. At a late hour the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ terminated a pleasant night’s innocent merriment.

There are 126 women in the State Legislatures of tho different States for 1028, being two more than in 1927. Virginia has the first woman negro member, Mis E. Howard Harper. Mrs Carlisle M'Donnell, J.P., of South Australia, has been appointed a delegate to the League of Nations ninth i assembly. I It is a season of revivals so far as jewellery is concerned (says an English writer). We have had the revival of semi-precious stones, and now comes a revival in ivory. At a recent “mannequin ” show given by a world-famous costumier one or two of the mannequins were wearing choker necklaces and earrings of vellum-tinted carved ivory. These beads were strung on gilt wire, with tiny links between them. Gilt is much newer than silk in the threading of both pearls and beads. it often happens that ivory necklaces can be picked up “for a song” at old curio shops. And as these are usually long strings, two or three friends could share in a row to make into “ chokers.” The following commandments have been drawn up by an American woman, and it is suggested that they shall be given by wives-to-be to their future husbands :—Thou shall have no other mate before me. Thou shalt undertake all family duties on a fifty-fifty basis, even unto the care of the children, the doing of the dishes, and the genera! housework. Thou shalt let nought transpire calculated to arouse my jealousy. Thou shaft hold no secrets from mo; my right to open all your mail, of whatever kind, I I remain inviolable. Thou shalt not j indulge in intoxicating liquors, nor bejcorae enslaved _to Lady 'Nicotine, nor any of her noxious kin. Thou shalt be on time for all appointments. Thou shalt cater to my whims, not neglect : attendance at tho theatre, opera, dance, .and other social activities, and always 'appear neat when in my presence.