SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 20779, 29 April 1931, Page 13

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs Leitliead (Kaiapoi) is the guest of Mrs W. Alexander, Roslyn. Sirs N. Manhiro and Mrs E. Cropp left on Monday on a visit to Christchurch. Sirs Rathbone left on Saturday for her home in Tiinaru. Miss Matia Rogers (Nelson), who has been the guest of Lady Ferguson, loft on Monday for Auckland. Mrs 11. Gilkison returned on Tuesday from a visit to Wellington. Mrs L. Taylor has returned to her home in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs P. J. 11. Fordham left on Friday last for Wellington, where they will" in future reside. Mr and Mrs Winston-Barron, of Hawke’s Bay, who have been the guests of Sir John Roberts, have returned to their home in Hastings, Airs Morrah (Invercargill) is the guest of Airs R. G. Sise, Alva street. Aliss Fullerton is at present visiting Christchurch. Airs Chadwick (Napier) is the guest of Airs F, Anderson, London street. The engagement is announced of Eileen Beatrice, elder daughter of Miami the late Mrs Waddell, Alaralin, County Antrim, Ireland, to Kenneth John, younger son of the late Air E. 11. Fulton and Airs Fulton, Rcwa street, Sunshine. Airs Alunro Clark, Auckland, who has been the guest of her daughter, Airs Kenderdine, Tainui, has returned to her homo town. Airs Frank Wilkinson, of Wellington, daughter of the late Dr Andrew Cameron, has been visiting her mother in Dunedin, and left on Tuesday of this week. Airs Paterson, who has been on a visit to her father, will return next week to her homo at Onohunga. Air and Airs Norwood Ussher, Grafton street, Sumner; are at present visiting Dunedin. Dr Rita Gillies Gardner went north on Thursday to bid farewell in Wellington to Dr Denny Gillies, who left that port on Saturday .by the Rangitaue and will join Aliss Louie Gillies, who is spending a further term in England. Dr Denny Gillies intends to further her medical studies while abroad. A very enjoyable four-table bridge party was given on Alonday afternoon in the Otago Women’s Club by Airs J. H. Fotboringham in honour of Aliss Vera Wilkin, whose marriage will shortly take place. Airs Fothcringham received her guests wearing a rust-coloured costume and hat to match, and Aliss Wilkin wore a reseda green floral crepe dc chine frock, with a small close-fitting hat in green and white. / The women candidates for the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board will speak in the Otago Women’s Club on Alonday next, at 3 p.m. Alembers will bavo an opportunity of asking questions- at the conclusion. The following are seeking election to the board: — Alcsdames Marshall Alaeclonald, Walter Ross, W. Herbert, and Aliss Runciman. The fortnightly meeting of the literary circle of the St. Clair Women’s Chib was held at Airs G. H. Lightfoot’s residence, Forbury road, St. Clair, on Thursday evening last. Two plays—- ‘ The House With the Twisty Windows,’ by Alary Pakington, and 1 Airs Adis,’ by Sheila Kaye-Smitb and John Hampden—were read by .the members present.

Aliss Alargaret (Marjory) Hall will leave next week for Auckland and Australia, where she will spend the winter. While in Auckland she will be the guest of Air and Airs Paterson, Oneliunga.

A very enjoyable evening was spent recently at the residence of Airs G. C. APKay, Caversham, to say “au rcvoir ” to Aliss Jean Y. Cardno, who leaves shortly on a tour abroad. The guest of honour was the recipient of a beautiful navy morocco handbag and fountain pen from those present.

On April 18 the King George’s Hall, St. Leonards, presented a very pretty scene, the occasion being the party given by Air A. D. Asher, St. Leonards, to celebrate the coining of age of his daughter Ruby. Items' were rendered by Aliss Kathleen Knight (pianoforte solo) and Air J. Courts (cornet solo), the accompanists being Ali'ss AI. Alabon and Aliss J. Alacdonald. After supper novelty dances, including lucky spot waltz and streamer dance, were held until midnight, when a very happy evening was brought to a close by the hearty singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne.’ Aliss Ruby Asher was the recipient of many beautiful presents and telegrams of birthday greetings.

Two short plays, one entitled ‘ Elizabeth Refuses ’ (‘ Pride and Prejudice’), and the other a school room scene from 1 Quality Street ’ (Barrie), have been selected by the Dramatic Club of Columba College for their concert to be Hold in Constance Hall on Monday, at 7.45 p.m. (as advertised). In addition, an attractive musical programme has been arranged, including such well-known performers as Alisses M. Vickers and W. Stokes (vocal), Aliss Ngaio Garland (violin), Alessrs J. Davies and N. Gamble (vocal), and Air C. A. Alartin (piano). Part songs will bo contributed by Aliss Ida White s Choir and the College Choir. There will also be a drill display by the pupils. It is anticipated that there will be a largo attendance of parents and friends, as the proceeds of the concert are to be applied to improvements to the tennis courts.

The AV.E.A. Women’s Class has now hold two meetings, and it is encouraging to see many new members among the largo group that assembles at 2.30 on Friday afternoons in the very comfortable, warm room at the Y.W.C.A. As a preliminary to the study of the history, the tutor has been dealing with the geographical features, climate, and race characteristics of China proper and of the outlying provinces. Groups have been formed among class members for the study of special books from which typical readings will bo presented by them to tlio class. Valuable hooks are available for the use of the class from private sources and from the W.E.A. library, as well as from the libraries of the town. As the serious study of Chinese history commences next Friday, it is hoped that any would-be members will join without delay.

The following registered at the Hermitage during the past week :—Australia: Airs P, Stratton, Mr G. 11. Lundie, Captain Smith. London: Sir Douglas and Lady Hall. England : Air F. At, Cook, Air R. AI. Barker. Paris: Mr Lascases. New Plymouth: Air and Mrs A. G. Strang. Alasterton•• Air and Airs D. Caselberg. Taranaki: Airs R. L. Barclay. Auckland; Aliss D. Connett. Opotiki: Airs R. A. Hedlcy. Sumner; Air Bakewell, Air Barry. Christchurch : Mr T. Haberfield, Airs J. C. Haberfield, Air and Airs T. A. Guy, Air D. Fraser, Aliss Alercia Taylor, Air F. Corabie, Air W. H. Kilgour, Airs E. Siddoll. Invercargill: Aliss N. D. Porter. Dunedin: Air A. C. Swanson, Airs F. J. Larc, Airs A. Jcvons, Air and Airs A. E. Scott, Aliss F. A. Roberts. Lawrence; Airs E. Thompson. Queenstown; Aliss AI. Simson, Miss AI. Hamilton. Fairlie: Air and Airs F. H. C. Alartin, Airs Bruce.

The April meeting of the Dunedin League of Alothers was held in the lecture room, Y.AI.C.A., on Thursday afternoon, Airs W. A. Ross presiding. Airs Hiett addressed the meeting on ‘ The Real Dangers of Alcohol,’ and in a very stirring manner pointed out the far-reaching effect of this evil, especially on the unborn, quoting many medical and mental authorities. Air Hemi Potatau, in a short talk, described in a very interesting wa> the work carried on in the Waikaremoana district, where there are now three Alanri brandies of the league, also the work amongst the juniors by the Pikinga Club (“upward movement "I. In these organisations Alaori art is being revived, and specimens ok. the work were handed round. Airs 'Ross thanked Air Potatau. Miss Alorgan, who also has worked in the district, sang two songs in Alaori. Afternoon tea concluded a very successful gathering. Next month the subject will bo ‘ Children in Literature,’ taken by AI isses APDoiigall and Rule.

On Wednesday afternoon, at the Bungalow Tea Rooms, the members of the Tainui Croquet Club gave an afternoon in honour of their dub captain, Afrs C. O. Chapman, and Airs A. B. Casey, who have untiringly coached this young club during this first season and also for Alosdames Buist and Ahmroe-Clark, who have helped considerably. Airs Drain, after apologising for the absence of Mrs DentonLeech, thanked these ladies on behalf of the dub, each guest responding with a happy little speech. Afternoon tea was then served, and the rest of the afternoon was spent with music, dancing, and two very amusing competitions, which were won by Alosdames P. 0. Watson and E. Boatson. An opportunity was also taken to say farewell to Airs Alunroe-Clarkc, who leaves early next week for her homo in Auckland, and also to wish Airs Casey, who is leaving shortly for au extended tour of the North Island, a pleasant holiday., A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the secretary. Airs Drain, for the excellent arrangements, and a delightful afternoon passed all too quickly. Present were; Alcsdames C. O. Chapman, A. IL Casey, AlunrocClark, Buist, J. Lindsay, Hugh AlaeDonald, F. S. North,' A. Prohblc, A. APGrcgor, T. Kenderdine, E. Beatson, P. C. Watson, and T. AI. Drain.

• Tho Musselburgh branch, League of Mothers, held the monthly meeting, ntion the speaker, Mrs Dick North, told of her experience in a village in China, a village as yet untouched by Westernisation, maintaining the old beliefs The dan system is very strong throughout' the vast country, which is the reason for the similarity of names commencing with Chang, Chung, and suchlike People hearing the same prefix are unite unrelated, but belong to the same clan, and there is strong clannish feeling. Mrs North spoke of the desecration of. many beautiful old

temples, as religion is discountenanced by the Communists and the young revolutionist, the name of Sun Yet San taking the nlace of God. Only 'women keep up tlic old religious rites and ancient festivals; the men regard such as superstition, yet many of the well-known leaders arc Christian. Chinese women have come rapidly to the fore, being more advanced than New Zealand women in public affairs, and sit on national boards and commissions. A, most interesting description of life and doings was given, and the address was greatly enjoyed by the audience. A vote of thanks was passed and carried with acclamation before supper was served.