SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21099, 11 May 1932, Page 13

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Kathleen Kirk has returned from a holiday visit to Sydney and Norfolk Island.

Miss Nancy Bruce-Smith, of Sydney,is the guest of Miss Kathleen Kirk, Allandale road, St. Clair.

Miss Sanderson, of Timaru, is spending the vacation in Dunedin. Miss Amy West, of Khandallah, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs W. A. Hamblett, St. Matthew’s Vicarage, Stafford street.

Mrs Charles Chapman left Wellington during the week by the Maunganui for Sydney, where she will spend the winter months.

The engagement is announced of Dorothy Vivien, elder daughter of Mr and IVlrs O. V. Davies, Tolcarne avenue, Maori Hill, and Donald Alexander, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. L. MThail, of Kurow. Mrs P. C. Hjorring, of Oamaru, is visiting Wellington, and is a guest at the Midland Hotel.

Mrs Edgar Shand and family, of Kokonga, are spending the vacation at their flat in Manor place.

Miss A. Greenslado is spending a month’s holiday in Auckland. Mrs J. A. Mathewson is spending a holiday in Auckland.

Mr and Mrs W. L. Holland, who were the guests of Lady Allen, “ Arana,” for a few days, left on Saturday for Timaru. Miss Muriel Ellis is spending the vacation in Dunedin and at Karitane.

Mr and Mrs Denis Muir, after spending some time in Dunedin, have returned to their home in Wellington.

Miss Winnie Robinson left for Christchurch on Friday last to judge the national and fancy dancing at the competitions being held there.

The annual reunion of tho past and present Dunedin Hospital nurses is to be held at the Nurses* Home on Saturday, May 14, at 3 p.m. Miss E. L. Wilkin will recount her experiences abroad, and there will be a short musical programme. All Dunedin trained nurses are invited to be present.

The St. Clair branch of tho League of Mothers held its meeting in the Presbyterian Church Room, Albert street. The president (Mrs G. W. Johnstone) presided over a large gathering, and introduced Mrs Whiteside, a mission worker from Central Africa, as speoker. This lady lived amongst the natives, knew them in their primitive state. When guided largely by superstition some verv cruel habits and customs were practised, but the speaker was glad to say much good work had been done in teaching the mother to study her own health and bring up healthy children. The League had a busy time assisting needy cases of unemployed in the district during ■the last month, and had received letters of recognition from thoso who were thankful for its help. _ Afternoon tea was dispensed, after which Mrs Howie rendered two songs very delightfully.

Thoso ladies ,'who usually buy their week-end supply of cakes on Fridays cannot do better than take advantage of the opportunity afforded by tho Women’s Auxiliary of the Sudan United Mission, who arc holding a cake sale on Friday afternoon in tho Y.W.C.A. Hall, Moray place.

Miss Mackisack, who is severing her connection with the teaching profession, was fare welled on Friday morning by her fellow teachers at Macandrew Road School. Following morning tea in tho staff room Mr A. H. Robertson, in an appropriate speech on behalf of those present, presented Miss Mackisack with a beautiful handbag. Sho was also the recipient of gifts from tho pupils.

Miss Wilson and Miss Scott, of the Wellington kindergartens, who are at present visiting Dunedin, have been the guests of honour at many parties during the week. Miss Dutton and tho staff of the Dunedin schools gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea party at the Wilford Tea Gardens. The day was bright and sunny, and tho visitors were very attracted by the beautiful surroundings of this out-of-doors rendezvous. On Friday evening Mrs_R. A. Ewing and the executive of the Kindergarten Association entertained the visitors, and tho Dunedin kindorgartners and students at Mrs Ewing’s residence, High street. Those present were Mesdames R. Ewing, W. Evans, J. R. Glendining, H. W. Bundle, G. M'Lean, R. W. Briokoll, Misses Wilson, Scott, Dutton, Marion Scott, Macdonald, Duthie, Hancock, G. Saunders, Desmoulins, Burnside, Siedeberg, M'Kinnon, Scandrett, Seddon, Fish, Chrystall, Riley, and Ewing.

Mr Sydney Pascall, of London, president of the Rotary International, who is accompanied by his wife and daughter, will bo a guest at the Grand Hotel during his few days’ stay in Dunedin. Mr Pascall is the head of tho huge Rotary movement throughout tho world, a movement which started in 1905, has now spread to seventy countries, with 3,491 clubs, and has a total membership of 155,000. He has the honour of being the first British president, and is on a world tour, during which he will visit Rotary Clubs in the various countries. At each centre visited he has planted a “ Tree of Friendship,” and on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock will plant an English oak in the Botanical Gardens.

The University Club was the scene of a delightful social evening on Monday last, when Mr G. W. Johnstone presented a programme of Haydn’s works. A very large attendance of members was augmented upon this occasion and brightened by the presence of the ladies, and all present enjoyed themselves. Mr Johnstone traversed the life and work of Haydn in an interesting address, and voiced tire opinion in which all concurred, that it was altogether fitting that an organisation such as the University Club should commemorate the bi-centenary of Joseph Haydn. Mr Johnstone received able assistance from Misses Beatrice Sproston, Rona Thomson, Maisie M'Donald, Phoebe Melrose, and Mr Edwan Benton, who gave great pleasure by their singing and playing. Dr and Mrs Holloway received the guests, and Dr Mullin, in a happy speech, conveyed to Mr Johnstone and his associates the warm thanks of all present for an evening of delightful music.

The Green Island branch ol the W.C.T.U. held its monthly meeting in the Methodist Church. Mrs Dickinson presided over a good attendance of members, and opening the meeting with a short devotional service. Mrs Brown followed with prayer. Birthday cards for members of cradle roll were received. A member of the local unemployed committee addressed the meeting and urged those present to send representatives of the union to a meeting. Miss Gray, president of the North-east Valley Union, was warmly welcomed and gave an interesting and comprehensive report of the convention held at Wanganui. Jt proved helpful and was much appreciated by all present. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the speaker. Afternoon tea was then handed round.

Tho Mornington branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Baptist Sunday School Hall, Mrs Dodd presiding. Mrs J. A. Hanan gave a most interesting talk on ‘ Some Observations On Social and Welfare Work Abroad,’ detailing her visits to Bournville, the Downham estate village settlement , and the new settlement built by the London County Council for slum people, where they now live under modern conditions. The children attend a model school, where they are taught useful trades. Mrs Faulkner thanked the speaker for her interesting talk. Mrs Webster contributed a. song, after which afternoon tea was dispensed.

The following were among the guests at Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke, last week:—Miss E. J. Hakes. Miss N. Baker (England), Mr J. Hnngcrford, Mr A. G. Johnston (Wellington), Mrs N. K. Cox (Timarn), Mr J. N. Cobb (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs J. Heanay, Messrs S- Beaumont, J. Drummond, C. Clarke, J. A. Paterson, J. Black, R. Shepherd, C. H. Geeson, E. N. Stewart, J. H. Halligan, E. Bowman, A. Bowman (Dunedin), J. Scott (Gimmerburn), A. M'Lachlan (Ranfurly), M. Manson, J. J. O’Kane (Alexandra), D. R. Hamilton (Queenstown), Major J. R. Wilson (Tawanui), Messrs E. C. Govan (Te Anau), IT. Collins (Kurow), E. H. Smith, J. C. S'iiitb (Otautau), E. C. Smith (Invercargill').

The monthly meeting of the Macandrew Bay Women’s Institute was held in the Presbyterian Hall. There was an excellent attendance, fifty-four ladies being present. Alter the singing of the ode, the creed was read by the Kev. Smooth, tho visitor for the evening. Tho roll-call was “The Uses of Kerosene Tins.” Tho competition, a plain spougo cake, organised by Mrs Stewart and Miss Macandrow, resulted as follows:—Mrs Blair 1, Mrs Bo binson 2. The speaker for the evening was Kev. Smeeth, who gave an interesting talk on tho life, character, and works of Charles Dickens, with a special reference to ‘ David Copperfield.’ Quito a few favourite passages wore read, and the speaker made David seem a personal friend of all before the meeting was over. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Miss Mercer. Supper was served by the hostesses — Mesdames Woodhead, Budd, Black, and Morley. Tho evening closed with the National Anthem.

Mrs do Latour was hostess at a bridge party at her residence, Moray place, widen had been organised in aid of the Supper Committee funds for tho charity ball. Mrs de Latour, wearing a gown of flame georgette, inlet witli lace, and a chenille coatee, received the guests in the drawing room. Mrs W. Crawford secured the prize for the highest number, Mr C. Greenslade tho gentleman’s prize, and Mr F. Woods tho prize for the hidden number. Among those present were Mr and Mrs J. A. Cameron, Mr and Mrs W. Crawford, Mr and Mrs W. Goughian, Mr and Mrs Facer, Mr and Mrs C. M. Greenslade, Mr and Mrs Kerr, Mr and Mrs Nash, Mr and Mrs Van Paine, Dr and Mrs Kenneth Ross, Mr and Mrs Warned;, Mr and Mrs F. Woods, Mr and Mrs L. Woods, Mesdames G. M. Baker, Carroll, J. B. Callan, De Latour, sen., Gillies, Howes, 11. Marshall, Martin, M'Ewan, O’Donogbue, J. Richardson, Grattan Shiel, Emmett Shiel, Sligo, Vallis, White, W. White, E. Williams, W. Robertson, Misses Bnnbury, Gallagher, Gallien, Griffiths (2), Dillon, L. Hawke, C. Hughes, Laffcy (2), M'Grath, M'Konzie, O’Neill, K. Quinn, K. Rennie, St. George, Seelye, Seabrook, E. Tipping, Rev. Father Collins, Rev. Father Sexton, Dr Geerin, Dr Greenslade, Dr do Monchaux, Dr de Latour, Messrs Aitken, Cartwyight, Collins, G. de Latour, B. and J. Gallien, Howard, J. Marshall, and L. Roy.

The Ladies’ Supper Committee of the Charity Ball lias accomplished strenuous work during the past few weeks, the results achieved by individual members being distinctly gratifying. The Cinderella dance held in St. Patrick’s Hall on Monday evening proved a very happy affair, and the results accruing from the dances and bridge parties practically assure that the lavish supper being arranged will bo no charge on the general funds. Numerous Iceland poppies for the decoration of the supper tables have been made at the Monday afternoon meetings, and the number required will be soon complete. The names of Mesdames J. B. Niche], W. D. Henaghan, and Miss ly. Reidy have been added to tho committee. A bridge party organised by Mesdames J. Richardson and B. Marshall is to be hold in tho Ycdic Cafe to-morrow evening, and a similar function, with Mesdames L. and P. Woods as hostesses, on May 18.