SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21216, 24 September 1932, Page 22

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Lady Sidey left on Wednesday for Wellington. Miss Peacock, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Garth Gallaway, High street. The engagement is announced of Evelvn M-, daughter of Mr and Mrs A R. Hall. Ranfurly, to Gordon, sou of Mr and Mrs Albert Burk, Dunedin. Airs J. A. Hanan left during the week for Wellington, and expects to be absent for about two weeks. Airs J. H. Walker, who has been visiting her daughter. Airs Carter, iu Christchurch, returned home this afternoon'. The engagement is announced of Minna, daughter of Air and Airs Lender, of Bellevue Hill, Sydney, to Harry, eldest son of the late Air H. Braham, of England, and AI.-s Braham, of Smith street, Dunedin. Airs Frank Hay, of Wellington, who has -been a guest at the Grand Hotel for' 'thfe past few days, returned north to-day. Air and Airs 11. B. Power have returned to Dunedin from a visit -to Thornbnry.

Miss James and Miss Ryan, of the St. Clair Club, are, visiting Wanaka for the golf tournament. Miss Nancy Hartmann returned to Christchurch during the week. Mrs Sydney Haynes, of Sydney, is at present the guest of Mrs It. C. T. Evans, Queens street. She will leave later for England. Mrs Douglas Rowntroo and Miss Nancy Rowntree returned on Wednesday from Sydney. The Dunedin Hospital Guild closed its activities for the year on Thursday afternoon. The membership this year lias been very good, and a large amount of useful work has been put through. Mrs 11. Dodgshun and Miss Oliver Kay left by oar this morning to take part in the Canterbury golf championship, Miss O. Kay (the holder) to defend the title, thence returning to Timaru to compote in the New Zealand ladies’ golf championship. Mr and Mrs C. W. Rattray, accompanied by Mrs Neil Rattray, Waimate, have left on a trip to Australia. Mrs G. W. Sare, who has been visiting Mrs Noble and Mrs St. John Clarke in Auckland, is now the guest of her son, Mr E. C. Sare, in Hamilton.

Mr and Mrs David L. Nathan (Auckland). at present in London, are issuing invitations to the marriage of their daughter, .Miss Jacqueline Nathan, to Mr Arthur Sebag-Monteflore. The ceremony will take place at the New West End Synagogue, St. Petersburg place, Bayswater, on September 28, and will be followed by a reception at 2 Palace Green, Kensington. A now issue of the ‘ Queen ’ contains an article by Lady Liverpool entitled ‘ Some Memories of the Cook Islands.’ During the Governor-Generalship of Lord Liverpool an official tour of the Islands was made in-the Tutanekai. The writer describes some interesting features of life in that part of the Pacific, and her remarks are illustrated by some effective and topical photographs. On Tuesday next, in Stuart Hall, Frederick street, a very attractive sale of cakes, sweets, produce, and flowers will l)e held under the auspices of the Kindergarten Graduates’ Association, who hope in this way to help the kindergartens in a very strenuous year. Afternoon tea will bo available during the sale. An additional attraction at the ball to bo held on October 0 in the Tudor Hall in aid of the funds of the Citizens’ Day Nursery will bo the singing of nursery rhymes by a choir consisting of a number of Dunedin's loading artists. A very successful food fair was held in the Methodist Hall, Mornington, on Saturday in aid of the basketball candidate in the pageant of Olympia. The following were, stallholders; —Flowers; Mrs Anderson and Miss Mona Clark. Sweets: Airs Gibson and Miss Audrey Clark. Produce: Messrs Keg. Lamb. Bolt (2). Cake; Alosdames Lamb (3) and Boatwood. Tea room: Afesdames Waddell, Bolt, and Miss Rita Webster. In the evening a musical programme was submitted, including items by .Misses AVebster (2), APLanghlin, Sbrimpton, and Airs Anderson, Air Smith (conjurer), and Air Henderson (ventriloquist).

The Sketching Club in connection with the Otago Art Society opened activities for the season on Saturday last, when an excursion was made to the Upper Gardens. About a dozen artists spent a busy afternoon with their brushes, and some good sketches resulted. Further excursions will be made on fine Saturdays during the summer months.

The Literary Circle of the St. Clair Women’s Club held its fortnightly meeting on September 15 at Mrs Warwick’s residence, 29 Forbury crescent, Mrs Archbold (leader) occupied the chair. Mrs Withers arranged the evening, and took as her subject ‘Julius Caesar.’ Mrs Malone gave a short sketch of Shakespeare’s life, and Miss May Brook sang Shakespeare’s ‘ Sigh No More, Ladies ’ and ‘ Spring Song.’ A vote of thanks to Mrs Withers brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

Miss Brown was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Mosgiel Women’s Institute. After routine business had been transacted, arrangements were made for a dance to be held on October G. Misss Myrtle Wilson and livelyn Muirhead gave a demonstration of homo nursing and bandaging, with Miss Jean Hendry as the “ patient.” Musical competitions, supper, and social half-hour made up a very pleasant evening. The Ex-High School Girls’ Club held its September meeting on Monday last iu the Women’s Club rooms. In spite of many counter-attractions there was a good attendance, with Miss Morton presiding. The programme was a continuation of one of last year, and devoted to ‘ Women of Other Lands.’ The women discussed were Hungarians, floors, Rumanians, Persians, and Dutch, and short papers were read by Misses Phyllis Watson, Stella Bayley, Ann Gumming, Hope Blair, and Mrs T. D. Paterson. Great interest is being taken in the next meeting, as the club has reached its twenty-first birthday this year, and the members will hold a birthday party in the Tudor Hall. Members may procure school magazines from the secretary.

A very pleasant afternoon party.was given by Mrs A. Webster at her home, 19 Cochrane street, Mornington, on Monday. There were present Mesclames Hoy, Watt, Wilkinson, Harris, Herbert, Holgate,' Sandeford, Bolt, Waddell, Henderson, Marshall, Thomas, Ward, Jacobson, Keitch, Douglas, Fraser, Clayton, F. Webster, E. Lamb, A. Thomas, Clyde, Torrance, and M'Glouglilin, ami Misses Farney and Thomas.

Miss Rosemary Rees has her name pencilled in for the November sailing of the lonic from London. Miss Rees, who is well known here as a novelist, is assured of a good reception from her numerous friends in literary and theatrical circles in the dominion. During her coming tour she anticipates collecting fresh material for yet another novel, to follow on one which is now in the hands of her publishers for issue next spring—the ninth from the pen of this New Zealand writer.

The Masonic Hall was •well filled on Tuesday evening last, when the Green island branch of the Women’s Institute held its September meeting. Mrs W. T. Smellie (president) was in the chair. Miss L. Roberts, of the Alpine Club, assisted by Dir liric Miller, of the same club, gave a most interesting address on climbing in the Mount Cook Valley, illustrated by very beautiful lantern slides. A competition for the best article made from an old felt hat was won by Miss Mary M'Lean, whose contribution was a useful shopping bag. At the conclusion of the evening a vote of thanks to the lecturers for their interesting and enjoyable entertainment, proposed by Mrs Tomkins, was carried bv acclamation, and the evening closed with a verse of the National Anthem.

The committee of the Dunedin branch of the Plunket Society has now finalised arrangements in connection with its annual “ Daffodil Day street sale and collection, which is being held on Friday, October 7, and is working enthusiastically towards making this year’s effort an outstanding success. There will be stalls on the streets for the sale of flowers, cakes, produce, etc., also badges, and it is hoped that all who are able will do their best in assisting to raise funds for this most deserving cause. Donations in money, flowers, cakes, etc., will bo gratefully received at any of the stalls or at the society’s office "in Stuart street. The allotment of stalls is as under :—Manse street: Mesdames S. Solomon, Thomas Brown, and Miss M. Reid. Bank of New Zealand : Mesdames J. M. Gallaway, Arthur Barnett, Garth Gallaway, W. Wilson,, and Sim. City Hotel corner; Mesdames Cunninghamc, Watson, Cleghorn, and D. Reid. Octagon: Mesdames Williams and Sandford Cox. Moray Place Post Office: Mesdames J. Bcgg, W. B. Taverner, J. A. Hanan, A. Begg, H. Mandeno, and Kenneth Ross. Cargill’s Comer: Mrs R. S. Black.

An event of much interest to Dunedin women during the week was the series of lecture demonstrations on home sewing at the D.I.C. conducted by Miss A. M. Rowhyes of the Home Science Department, Otago University, ably assisted by Miss K. Orlebar. Many women availed tlvemselves of the opportunity of being present. All women have'an instinctive desire to dress well. Many are keenly interested in making their own clothes, partly from a desire to satisfy their creative ability, and partly from a desire to be economical. The making of clothes is a means of artistic expression. Success depends upon a knowledge of the human figure, and with it a knowledge of textiles, dress design, and constructive processes or techniques.

Theso points were emphasised throughout the talks, which included some discussion of choice of fabrics, selection and alteration of patterns, fitting, and some helpful suggestions in sowing methods. Miss Bowbyos is a graduate of Columbia Uuivority, where she spent some time studying dress design and allied subjects. While in New York she visited the ' Pictorial Review ’ Company’ offices, ami knows the complete process of making and designing patterns, and is convinced that they are a boon to the homo sewer.

The monthly meeting of the Waitali Women’s Institute was held in the Waitati Library on Tuesday, September After business had been dealt with, Mrs King (president) welcomed members of the newly-formed Waikoualli W. 1., Mrs Jenkins (president!, of Waikouaiti, responding on behalf of the visitors. The roll call, “ What 1 like best to do on a rainy day,” brought forth many varied answers. A competition, the best article made from an old felt bat, was won by Mrs J. Robertson, jun.. with a beautifully-inado pair of child’s moccasins, lined with fur. Mrs Blacklaws (a dainty slvopping bag) being second. The written competition, “local names,” was won by Miss B, Robertson. During the afternoon Airs H. Blacklaws gave a demonstration on papier mache work which was followed with much interest by all present. The home science box on Jvomo nursing proved very interesting and" instructive. After afternoon tea had been served the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

At the meeting of the St. Clair Women’s Club on Monday evening the following members were elected to office for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs O. P. Williams; vice-presidents, 'Miss A. APDougall and Mrs W. J. Williams; treasurer, Miss Hunter; committee— Mesdames A. Bain, Douglas Barton, G. H. Lightfoot, J. Brook, and L. J. Joel; Supper Committee. Mesdames W. L. Jarman and J. Seddoir: secretary, Miss Olive Quartermaiu. The entertainment of members on this occasion was in the hands of the choir, who acquitted themselves excellently ■ under the conductorship of Mrs Douglas Barton. The first part of the programme consisted of a cycle of songs, ‘ Wind Flowers,’ composed by Arthur Somervell, the choir, which was exceedingly well balanced, singing the concerted numbers, ‘ Twist Me a Crown of Wind Flowers,’ ‘ Hope Is Like a Harebell.’ and ‘ When a Mounting Skylark Sings’ (soloist, Mrs F. L. Lawrence), the words of all three being by Christina Rosetti. A solo, ‘ The 'Wind Has such a Rainy Sound.’ was then rendered by Mrs Percy Ombler, and this was followed by a trio, ‘ Music When Soft Voices Die,’ by Mrs J. 11. Bode and Misses Doric Thomson and Rhoda Brookes. Other items were a solo by Miss May Brook, ‘ Young Love Lies Sleeping,’ a duet, ‘Two Doves on the Self-same Branch,’ by Mrs Douglas Barton and Miss May Brook, and a trio, ‘ Going to Bed ’ (words by R. L. Stevenson), by Mesdames G. J. Barton, G. H. Green, and P. Ombler, while the concluding number was a contralto solo, ‘ Windy Nights,’ by Airs G. W. Johnstone, assisted by the choir. Other ladies assisting were Mesdames Douglas Paine, C. Thomson, and H. Cross. The second part of the programme took

the form of an illustrated community sing, the respective members of the choir being dressed most appropriately for the parts they played and sang, while tho audience joined lustily in the choruses. Such old favourites as ‘ Two Little Girls in Blue,’ ‘ Daisy Boll,’ ‘ Waiting at the Church,’ ‘ Lily of Laguna,’ ‘ Daddy Wouldn’t Buy Ale a Bow-wow,’ and others were sung to tho great delight and" enjoyment of members. Tho accompanists throughout the evening were played by Airs E. 11. Ombler. Tho programme, which undoubtedly proved the ability of the performers as a well-trained choir and as popular entertainers, thou closed with supper and the singing of the National Anthem.'