SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 20585, 10 September 1930, Page 13

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mis E. Howden returned to her home in Timaru to-day.

Mrs JR. Ewing went to Christchurch on Monday to meet Miss Mackintosh, who arrived there from Scotland.

Miss Loudon returned to Auckland on Monday.

Miss Molly Boyd is the guest of Mrs Eaton Dunlop, “ Drumboy,” Heriot.

Mr and Mrs W. Burt and Miss Joy Burt, Wellington, are spending a little time in Dunedin before leaving tor Sydney.

Mrs Radclitfe Taylor, accompanied bv her daughter, Miss E. Radeliffe Taylor (Sydney) left Dunedin on Monday for Christchurch.

Captain and Mrs Watson left on Monday for the north for a short holiday.

Miss Hill-Jack sailed from Auckland on Saturday on an extended visit to Great Britain.

Miss Anderson (Napier) is the guest of Mrs J. C. Stephens, Clyde street.

Mrs E Cropp (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs N. Manhire, Highgatc.

Mrs Douglas Whyte (Wellington), with her infant son, arrived on Tuesday, and will spend some time with her mother, Airs George Roberts, Littlebourne.

Airs I. Hunter and Aliss Aloll.v Hunter returned to New Zealand by the Alaknra, and arrived in Dunedin on Tuesday afternoon.

Miss Grace Alacintosh. the newly appointed lady principal of Columba College, arrived in Dunedin yesterday afternoon, and is the guest for a few days of Dr and Airs'Elder, Como street, Maori Hill.

Airs Carlson E. Holmes and infant (Christchurch), who have been spending a holiday with Air and Mrs A. N. Holmes, expect to return north this week.

Alisscs Alary and Edith Park are visiting Melbourne, where they will bo the guests of Professor and Airs Alaclean.

Tho engagement is announced of Rcatha, only daughter of Air and Airs Wm. Lindsay, Highgatc, Roslyn, to Earle, third son of Air and Mrs W. E. Dunne, Musselburgh.

Tho Board of Education of the Dioceso of Christchurch has appointed Aliss AI. Holderness, ALA., to act as head mistress of “ Craighead,” Timaru, for tho third term'of this year.

News has been received that Dr and Airs Stanley Batchelor, Air and Airs Garth Gallaway, Airs Anfrcro Fenwick, and Aliss Norrie Fenwick, who have been abroad for tho past year, will sail from London at the <?nd of this month.

A house party from the Girls’ High School is spending an enjoyable holiday at Taieri Mouth. Miss Compassion Davies acting as chaperon. Those present are the Misses J. Ramsay, S. and R. Porteons, S. Cooper, M._ Lusk, E. Wheeler, J. Scoblc, M. Naylor, E. Duckworth, and W. jlowcll Lady Ferguson entertained the membcis of the executive of the Otago Women’s Club at her residence, Wychwood, Musselburgh, on Saturday at a dinner party. The hostess received her guests wealing a frock of rose-coloured georgette, the draped skirt falling in long lines, and over this was worn an ermine cape. The rooms were beautifully decorated with spring' flowers, pink and white camclias being cliosen as the decorative flowers for the table. Those present were Mcsdames Oldham, J M Callaway, T. C. Ross, W. F. Edmond, J. R. Bines, W. Holmes, A. Melvillle. R. Ewing, C. Hcwitson, R. Hudson, Misses Ross, JI. Williams, and Jean Nicolsou.

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Thomas Brown entertained guests at afternoon tea at her residence, Broomlands. Tho hostess received her guests in the drawing room, attired in a gown of black satin with a vestio in white. Tea was served in the dining room, where the table was decorated with spring primroses set. in bowls. The guests were Mcsdames R. S. Black, W. JM. Benson. Kenneth Ross. Angus Cameron. F. H. Carr, R. Jack, Dr Siecleberg M'Kin non. Gray Dixon. Speckling, Murray, FlavclJ, Misses 'Murray ami Flavcll.,

Tho literary circle of the St. Clair Women’s Club met at Mrs G. 11. Lightfoot's residence on Thursday last. Extracts from ‘ Pride and Prejudice ’ were read, and a talk on the dress and manners of the early nineteenth century was enjoyed by all. 3

On Wednesday last Mr and Mrs F. J. Green, of St. Clair, entertained a number of young friends at the Hydro, lo celebrate the attainment of his ma-y-city of their eldest son, Fred. A "most enjoyable evening was spent by all. Among those present wore Mesdames Barltrop and Cameron, Misses Ham, Boyd, Grigg (two), Noes, Thomson, Smith, Wilkerson, Barltrop (two), Mcdcr, Clirystall, Bartholomew (two), Brooks, Hannah, Green, Cameron, and Fleming, and Messrs Cameron (two), Barltrop, Wilson, Davcy, Jeavons, M’Nanghton, Hamer, Salmond, Joel, Thomson, Smith, Dormer, Ala cassey, Mcdcr, Kingston, and Muir.

On Thursday last in the Mornington Baptist Church Hal), tho president (Mrs Dodd) presided over a wcll-al-terded meeting of tho League of Mothers. Mrs Herrington addressed

tho meeting, taking as her subject ’Seme Essentia) Qualities ot true Motherhood.’ She explained very lully tho need of sympathy, spiritual guidance, patience, and reasonableness. In moving a vote of thanks, Airs Nimino said it had been a very great pleasure to listen to such an address, and assured the speaker that the meeting had been a very interesting and helpful one. Airs Dodd returned thanks for tho items contributed by Misses Burn and Blackmorc. Airs North then gave a short talk on the workings ot tho league, after which afternoon tea was served.

The monthly meeting of the Board o! Directors of the Y.W.C.A. was held on Wednesday. Mrs Bridgman (president! occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Airs Taverner wrote resigning her seat on the board as she had accepted a seat on the National Y.W.C.A. Board in Wellington. Letters of resignation were also received from Miss Hill Jack and Miss Peterson. A list of names of ladies proposed to fill the vacancies on tho board was read and handed to the Nominations Committee to deal with. Professor Hewitson wrote resigning his seat on tho Advisory Board. Plans wero made for tho annual meeting to bo

held on Thursday, September IS. A motion of appreciation was accorded to Canon Button for his services during tho year. The executive recommended that Aliss Hewat come to Dunedin for throe months’ training in tho local association. Permission was given to Miss Mattingly to attend tho basket ball tournament, the lime spent to bo included in her annual holiday. Tho date of the annual bazaar was fixed for October 10,,and 17, Airs G. M. Bogg to be convener. The matter of raising money for materials was left with the stallholders. Airs Nicolson reported that Air Silver’s tender for hostel additions was accepted, and the work was proceeding. Airs J. S. Ross read extracts from national news, and departmental reports were presented by Airs Skinner (girls’ department). Aliss Hardin (membership and senior department), Aliss Little (house and cafeteria).

On Monday evening, in the pin go Women’s Club, a very" lino reading of ‘ The Runaways ’ (Kdon I'liilpotts) was given by the members of the play reading circle in conjunction with members of the University Club. The play is an extremely amusing farce, ,scintillating with bright dialogue, which was admirably rendered by the cast. Miss Morton was in the chair, and in a very happy little speech welcomed the visitors ill the audience and on tbo stage. The following took part Mesdames Wakefield Holmes, A. C. Stephens, I*l. L. Eastgnte, Misses L. McCarthy, I). Clark, Messrs H. Chapman, A. C. Stephens, E. L. Eastgatc, H. Hunter, and Salmond.

A large party of guests assembled at King George Hall. St. Leonards, at the invitation of Mr ami Mrs Thomas Cnthbert, to celebrate tbo coming of age of their daughter, Hannah. A very enjoyable evening was spent. After supper Mr Cnthbert, in a witty speech, presented his daughter with a beautiful key. A presentation of a dressing set was also made by Mr J. Griffon'on behalf of her friends in the district. The hall was very prettily decorated, and -novelty dances were a feature oi the evening’s entertainment.

A most enjoyable evening was given bv the girl members of the Holy Cross G'irls’ Club last .Wednesday evening, a dance being hold in tbo school ball, which was tastefully decorated with paper streamers and coloured lights. All praise is due to the girls, as the evening was a huge success. Mr D. Gain acted an M.C Mrs Eraser conducted the music, eacli dance being heartily encored by the huge crowd of happv dancers. Miss V. Smith and Mr J. Scott were the winners of the "lucky spot,” and Miss V. Wingfield and Mr 11. Litoff the " Monte Carlo.” The singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ brought the successful evening to a close.

The motor circle of tho Otago Women’s Club has given a wireless set to the patients at tho la 1 boys’ Homo, and this afternoon members journeyed to the home.to make a formal presentation. The set, which has been installed for some lime, lias already given great pleasure to _ tho patients, many of whom arc bedridden. Something is found to interest everyone, the women patients showing a particularly lively interest in tho Saturday football matches, and on being asked to lend tho apparatus during the week; would only do wo on consideration that it should be returned by Saturday. The president, Lady Ferguson, in u very happy speech said she hoped the patients would get as much pleasure from tho gift ns tho members of the circle bad in giving it. Afterwards the circle members were tho guests of the Hospital Hoard at tea at tho Prince Edward Convalescent Homo, while the patients in both homes were provided with a. high ten by the circle.