SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 20193, 5 June 1929, Page 6

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs Orbell and Miss Orb ell (Waikouaiti) arcs staying at the Grand Hotel for a few days. ■ Mrs Hunter Hamilton (New Plymonth) is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. Erederic, Union street. Mis It. S. Black lias returned from a visit to Lake Wanaka. Mr and Mrs David Sidey, of Hawarden, arc visitors to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs R. S. Black entertained Sir'Harry Lauder at luncheon on Tuesday at their residence, Ross street. Mr and Mrs Rowker (Dunback) are in town for a few days, and are at the Grand Hotel. Miss R. Hall (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs N. Y. A. Wales, Bellekiiowes. Air and Mrs Bryan Eianuery, of Poolburn, left for-Wellington to con- , ncct with the Ulimaroa for Australia, ; where they intend to spend a holiday. I Mr and Mrs J. J. Clark left on Mou- ' day to spend a holiday at Waimate. Mrs E. Sherwood Davis, of Clyde Hill, left by the second express on Saturday for Timaru, where she will be the guest of Miss Lance Prevail. ' Mrs Archibald E. Scorgie (St. Clair) I left Wellington this week by the Rotorua, on route for England and Scotland, where she intends spending six months' holiday. The ein'aeement is announced of ; Mr ,7. K. Maloney, of Christchurch, solicitor, who is prominent in Rugby and athletic circles, to Miss Margaret Rodgerson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs AY. It. Rodgerson, of Dunedin. Mrs Percy Priest and her daughter have been " the guests of honour at many dinners and luncheons during the past'week, prior to their departure for Africa. I I Guests at the White Star Hotel, ' Queenstown, for the past week included Mr and Mrs G. L. Robertson, Mr and Mrs Clark, Mrs A. S. Paterson, Mi-s Kva Aslin, Messrs E. O'Sullivan, R. I). Yeitch, W. K. C. Iteid, Cecil C. Cox, H. J/Guthrie, H. 11. Barron. W. A. Mitson, G. A. Wilson, V. R. Walcott, and H. A. Kilner. A most enjoyable surprise party to Mr and Mrs S. and K. Branson and Mrs Patterson was held at ,'55 Gamma street last Wednesday evening. There was a large number of guests, among them being Misses Rodgers, M'Fadgen, Pedofskv, Carcoran (3), Eileen Sig-

get, Messrs Carcoran, Roughan (2), Lemont, .Simmonds, M'Culloch, Smith, Gill, and Jeffs.

A most .successful function was held in Arthur Street Hull, when Mr and Mrs Mazey, of Russell street, entertained friends on the occasion of their only son’s coming of age. A very happy evening was spent with music, dancing, and games. Mrs Arnold Perry (Hokitika), who is visiting her parents, was guest of honour at an afternoon party given by Mrs John Leech, High street. Other guests wore Mrs J. Aitchcson, Misses G. Melville, B. and A. Kinaston, V. and E. M‘Curdy, B. Sin cock, I. Blackwood, M. Burn, and J. Allen. During the afternoon Mrs Perry delighted all with her singing.

There was a very large attendance of dancers at the cabaret in. the Tudor Hall on Saturday. Manv visitors who were in town for the races and the Winter Show availed themselves of the opportunity of dancing under ideal conditions.

Miss Meg Saunders (St. Clair) gave a little house dance on Tuesday lor Miss Joan Priest. The guests included Mjsscs Joyce Boot, Pat Andrews. Marjorie Featherston. Della Hartman, "Mabel Twhigg, Messrs J. Minims. N. ShrimptoiT, I. Duthio. S. Greenslade, B. Twhigg. C. Young, L. Black, and 0. Con.

At the monthly meeting of Koslyn brand) of the Otago Home Economics Association, held last Thursday evening. Mr F. Johnson gave a most interesting talk on suport of local industries. Mr Johnson pointed out that New Zealand, with its smaller population, imported four times the amount of footwear as did Australia. “ New Zealand-made goods,” said Mr Johnson, “ are equal in quality to those of other countries, and if buyers ask for New Zealand-made goods, and refuse to take the imported varieties, much might be done to solve the problem unemployment, which is so prevalent.’ The speaker also pointed out that women were among the greatest offenders in this respect, as they were large buyers of imported goods. Some ol the operations necessary in the making of a pair of shoes, together with the different materials used in the process, were shown. At the conclusion of the lecture many questions were answered, and a hearty vote of thanks accorded the speaker.

The monthly meeting of the Wakari branch of the Otago Home Economics Association was held on Wednesday, evening at the residence of Mrs WT B. Lamond, the secretary. Mrs fe. Knights presided over a fair attendance 1 of members. During the evening Mrs G. Brock bank gave a practical demonstration of dressmaking, and was able to offer many practical hints. After supper a pleasant social hour was spent.

Racing at Wingatui during the week has been held under ideal conditions. Brilliant sunshine on Saturday put everyone in a proper holiday mood, and on Monday although the weather was a, little colder, it was still very delightfill. The racecourse is ideally situated for a winter meeting, catching as it does every ray of sunshine In Juno one expects to find winter coats prodominating, and'many very beautiful ones were seen, with rich iur trimmings. Although navy blue and black were the outstanding shades for these, bright lined hats, and an occasional glimpse of pretty frocks underneath, kept the general effect From being sombre. Among those present were 31 rs A. G. Hanoi!, brown musquash coat, bine hat, Mrs It. S. Black, grey squirrel coat, violet hat, Lady Ferguson, navy blue suit, black fur coat, and bat, Mrs Stanley Batchelor, brown fur coat, brown bat, Mrs H. S. Fenwick, mole fur coat and small hat, Mrs Leslie Mills, blown tailored costume, small brown bat, Mrs Acton-Aclaras, black fur coat, bioivn hat, Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, biego costume .and hat with furs. Airs Vivian Jacobs, black coat with beaver fur, Mrs W. Edmond, brown coat, brown hat, Airs H. I). Brewer, brown fur coat, J. Hutchison, brown fur coat, Mrs Frederic, black fur coat, Airs Hunter Hamilton (New Plymouth), musquash coat. Mrs Garth Callaway, blue coat, small blue hat, Airs 11. Hudson, black coat and bat, Airs Brugh, Airs Afandeno, brown coat, bat to match, Airs Arthur Hudson, brown fur coat, black bat. Airs Diver, fur coat, small bat, Mrs Hugh Finch, brown fur coat, black hat, Airs Leslie Wilson, brown fur coat, Airs Edgar Haziett, black coat and bat, Mrs Aitliur Barnett, grey snqirrel coat, black hat, Airs J. W. Smeaton, brown costume, brown bat with Inis, Airs I). Sumpter (Alilton). navy coat, felt hat, Aliss Billie Mitchell, tartan jumper suit, Aliss Joan Hoisted, black tailored costume, black hat, and furs, Aliss Moira Alaeauley, grey fur coat, Aliss Benthain, brown tailored costume and smart hat, Aliss Phyllis Cheeseman, brown coat, hat to match, Miss Joyce Brugh, cigar brown coat and hat. There were many others present, including Mesdamcs Johnstone. Passmore, Shrimpton, Elliott, Timsou, G. W. Rattrav. Lough, J. S. Hislop, APKellar, F. D. Bell, Fergus. R. Fulton, T. K. fcjidey, Tripp, Bowker. Haggitt, Doclgshun, Aspinall. Afisses Fa rein liar. Hart. King. Stevenson, Gladys Crossan, Fenwick, Batchelor Af. Hudson. Frederic. Grain, Brower, Stronach. Hislop. Acton-Adams. Phillins, Dcnniston. Ensor. Messrs •A. G. Hanlon, IE S Black, Afandeno, J. Hutchison, Garth Gallaway, F. Anderson, Oldham, Brewer, Halated. Hudson, Barnett. Bloindekl. Diver. H. Finch. T. Tv. Sidey. Tripp. Mneandrew. Reid, Bowker., Beaumont, Rattray, Edmond, ITr.zh’tt, Fenwick, Fordbani, Pinckney, Dis Fergus. Hall. Marshall Macdonald, Fitzgerald. Spedding, Crawshaw. K. Ross. G. Grcenslade. Jenkins. S. Batchelor, Harty, and Gerald Fitzgerald.