SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 20310, 19 October 1929, Page 24

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Hisses Ethel and Dorothy Jackson have also returned.

Miss E. Orbell (Christchurch) is the guest of Miss Joachim, Mornington.

Lady Allen and Mr C. Allen left this morning for Wellington. Miss Essie Gilkison (Nelson) is at present in Dunedin, and is staying at Leith House. '

.Mrs, A. Melville returned to Dunedin on Thursday after attending the Victoria” League Conference in Wanganui.

Mrs Howard Jackson has returned to town from Green Island, where she has been spending a short time.

Miss Ilona Allen left on Friday morning to spend a short holiday in Queenstown.

Tho engagement is announced of Mr Roi Don, of Spring Grove, Nelson, to Miss Doris Alborn, of Rcefton. Mr Don was well known in Dunedin a lew years back as a gifted musician.

Sister Ester Kayo left on Thursday to resume her duties at Stratford, after an enjoyable holiday spent with her parents at Queen’s drive, Musselburgh.

Members of the Russell Street Mothers’ Club arc holding a sale of work in the Russell Street Hall on Tuesday evening next in aid of the building fund.

Tho many friends and cx-pnpils of George Street School will be into rested to know that the jubilee celebrations will be held in the now Town Hall next Easter. The Jubilee Committee trusts that as many as possible will endeavour to arrange to spend their Easter holtda vs and join in the festivites.

On Friday of last week a most enjoyable social evening unis given to the chairwoman, Mrs W. J. Williams, by the members of the Literary Circle of the St. Clair Women’s Chib. The party was held at the residence of Mrs J. Wilson, Grant street. Mrs Lightioot. in presenting Mrs Williams with a Victorian posy, moved a vote of appreciation for the keen interest she had taken in the circle. A humorous reading was given by Mrs Malone, and musical items by .Miss ,F. Baltrop. Supper brought u pleasant evening to a close.

Tho annual concert given by the pupils of Archcrfield, the proceeds from which are given to buy Christmas presents for the Nisbet Home and St. Mary’s Orphanage, will take place on. Thursday next, in His Majesty’s Theatre. The programme includes singing and chorus singing, dancing (rhythmic, ballroom, and English conntr. dancing), elocution, and pianoforte selections. The cause is such a worthy one that it,' apart from the excellence of tho programme, should ensure a largo audience.

A pleasant little function took place on Tuesday morning, when the boys from the Christian Brothers’ School assembled on one of tho tennis courts to do honour to Mother Bertrand. The rector, Brother O’Connor, on behalf cf the Brothers, offered congratulations, and then called on the school captain, Frank Hall, who, in a very neat little speech, presented the Rev. Mother with a chiming clock and a pair of crystal vases. Father Tylee replied on her behalf, and asked for a half-holi-day for the boys, which was cordially granted.

The following guests were at “ The Hermitage” last week:—Timaru: Mr D. Boyle, Mr P. O’Conner, Messrs and Mrs 0. Don, Miss W. Bird. Dunedin: Mr and Mrs A. Noble, Mr and Mrs Rouse, Mr Wolfendcn, Mr H. Russell,

Mr 11. Minn, Mr S. M'Cracken, Mr W. Gibson, Mrs R. M. Passmore, Mr Gordon Passmore. Christchurch: Mr and Mrs A. Webb, Mrs D. Arnott. Mrs W. Arno't. Herbert: Mr and Sirs E. Hill. Southland: Mrs Sadlicr. Invercargill : Mr and Mrs Barham, Mr J. A. Barham. Publications received during the month include ‘The Home,’ published by Art in Australia. This is a travel number, is beautifully produced, and of much interest, especially to those contemplating a trip it broad. ‘ Evorylady’s Journal’ has this month three patterns, as well as'stories, tested recipes, chapters on housework, fancy work, and other ■ matters of interest- to women. ‘ Home Chat,’ ns its name suggests, is ;i little journal full of bright, chatty articles and interesting illustrations. On Saturday last, the members and ex-members of the Ist Musselburgh Girl Guidos met to pay a surprise visit to the Brownie meeting to do honour to lb': Brown Owl, Miss Jean Feichloy, who is leaving shortly to be married. After the Brownies had accorded the visitors a hearty Brownie welcome, Mrs Sherwood, in a very appropriate speech, as a mark of esteem in which Miss Jean Feichley is held, presented her with a handsome oak tea wagon, suitably inscribed. The youngest Brownie also made a presentation from the pack, this being a Doulton and silver fruit plate. Afternoon tea was then served, games were played, and altogether an enjoyable afternoon was spent.

The Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers held the final meeting of the season on Tuesday last, the chair being taken by tho vice-presi-dent, Mrs Patou Dunlop. Miss Rutherford, widely known as Sister Elizabeth, addressed tho meeting on the subject of ‘ Prayer, which she dealt with from the practical as well as tho spiritual aspect. She explained the “ wave of prayer ” as carried out by the Mothers’ Union. Under tins scheme thousands of people in every country of the world and in every place where English is spoken unite in prayer for the welfare of definite cities. Thus last July all concentrated on Dunedin for three days, and then on Wellington for a similar period, At the dose of the address some little time was given to friendly intercourse. The Gardening Circle of the Otago Women’s Club was very fortunate in having such a beautiful day on Wednesday, when they were invited by Mr Tannock to visit the gardens atOpoho. Mr Tannock explained to the members at the beginning here tho different shrubs and plants were located, and afterwards escorted them around the gardens and gave much useful information about the plants. The members fairly revelled in their walk ; here was it rare plant, there a bed of narcissi and polyanthus. The joy of going down the rhododendron dell, through the cherry walk, up through the glorious azaleas will long be remembered by the large number of the circle present —fully sixty. At the conclusion Mr Tannock was heartily thanked for hi« kindness for the trouble he had taken in. making the afternoon such a pleasant and profitable one to all. A delightful afternoon tea was served in the kiosk at the conclusion.

The lady members of the Otago Bowling Club opened their season in glorious weather on Tuesday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members and friends as well as representatives from other clubs. The president (Mrs G. Death) welcomed those present, and expressed the hope that they would all.have a happy afternoon. Mrs J. Wallace (president of the Otago Ladies’ Bowling Asociation) conveyed the good wishes of the executive to the Otago Club. Mr D. C. Cameron conveyed greetings from the executive of the Dunedin Bowling Centre. Mr Allan Young, president of the Otago Bowling Club, wished the ladies a most successful season. After the president had rolled the first bowl a number of those present took part in an enjoy* able game. During the afternoon refreshments were served by the lady

members of the club, music and souks by M ss APAlnilan being much appreciated by those present. To celebrate the diamond jubilee of the Rev. Mother Mary Bertrand, 0.P., a garden party was hold m St. Dominic's’Priory on Tuesday afternoon, at which some 1,000 guests wore present. A great many of these were ex-pupils of the school, and it was delightful for them to renew their old friendships with the sisters, in some cases after many years. The Rev. Mother, who nas a most wonderful personality, and lias endeared herself to ' all ,during her long life in the convent, was overwhelmed with felicitations and congratulations, and showered with flowers. Her memory is truly marvellous, as she recalled the girls of forty or ;ifty years ago, some of whom she had seen in the interval. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the following members of the General and Executive Committees, who acted as hostesses during the afternoon ; —Alesdames H. Hart, A. J. Hall, W. Rogerson, A. F. Quelch, J. Hally, W. F. Sligo, J. A. Grown, D. S. Colnmb, N. C. Speight, Dr Dorothy AFKeefrey, U, Poppelwcll, H. L. Gallien, F. J. Duncan, and the Misses. A. Heley, T. Mecnan, E. Lawrence, E. Knott, M. Mconan, E. Kelleher, S. APQnillan, and Sophie Hall. Airs A. Melville had also worked on this committee, but was absent from town for the party. Among the guests present were: The Mayoress (Airs R. S. Black), who came to offer congratulations and to present a bouquet from the women of Dunedin to Mother Bcrtrand; Lady Ferguson, Alesdames Ken. Ross, M. Macbeth, H. do C. M‘Arthur, •T. B. Nichol, Lambton Pascoo, R. C. Jones, N. Y. A. -Wales. R. Bricked. F. L. Hunt, James O’Neill, L. T. Cabot, R Hudson. J. Smeaton. C. Al. Greenslade, W. Taylor, W. Wilson, J. D. Woods, the Right Rev. Bishop Whyte, Monsignor Delaney, Rev. Dr Alorkane (Rector of Holy Cross- College), and some thirty visiting priests from all parts of Otago and Southland. Rev. Brother O’Connor (principal Christian Brothers High School). Among the ex-pupila present wore: Alesdames Boddington (Christchurch), Leonard. Taylor (Christchurch), Thompson, S, J. Cantrell. D. AL Spedding. .sen,, F. Z. Moore. S. AY. Harrison. D. AL Spcddimr. jun.. Frank Tnvlor, A. Herbert (Kelso), J Edgar (Gisborne), J, A. Boswell. Gordon Cossen.s, J. Hickey (Waipahi), F. Woods, J. APAlurtrie (Afilton), If. E. Aioiler, A. Digby Smith, J. Whitehead (Timaru), Lewis, 1,. Pavletich (Station Peak), C. J. Snain (Earnseleugh), W. F. Forrester, W. Wills (Invercargill), 0. R. Wise (Oarnaru). J. R. Grave (Onmaru), A Burt. J. R. M'Ker-hnie, P. MacCormaek (Oueeustown). ,T. M'Chesnev jun, (Lumsden), C. A. Shiel, T. Al. Cullen, A. Yallis. C. Groonslade. J. J. ATclton (Clinton). AL Alolonev, and J. Smith, the Alisses Fannie Cameron (Nokomai), Amv Weldon, A. J. Hall. T. Morgan. AmyCutten, A. E'. Hall, Faniiy Goldsmith, Tni Hutton. Gerty Wood, AL Gawne. Ada Goldsmith. Al. APGretror. Grace Beath (AVellington). L. Vanderslont (Wellington), T. APLean (AfiltonL .K. Hegarty, W. Martvn, AL McCarthy (Afaheno), P. Haworidge, AL Buchanan, D. Hart, E. Curtis. L. Ushenvood. Mollv M‘T,augli!in (Christchurch), Al. Wilson, Al. O’Neill, K. Sligo, and C. Hughes,