SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21316, 21 January 1933, Page 20

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Air and Airs C. J. L. White and Airs J. E. White, sen., have returned to Dunedin after a holiday spent in Auckland and the Waikato district.

Air and Airs R. Jamieson, who left some months ago on a trip to Great. Britain, will return to New Zealand by the Renmera, which is expected to arrive in Wellington on Alonday.

Airs W. Al'Caig and Airs R. Hay, Dunback, loft for Wellington on Thursday to meet their parents, Air and Airs Jamieson, on their return from abroad.

Airs J. Fearon, and her son, who have been on vacation in Dunedin during the last fortnight, have hceu the guests of Airs G. Green and Airs J. Cherry, and return to Christchurch by motor on Sunday.

Airs AI. Goughian, sen., left for Christchurch on Thursday.

Airs James Alurray and her small daughter, Rua, left for Hampden on Thursday, after spending an enjoyable holiday in St. .Clair.

Airs .A. Gill ies and Aliss AI. Gillies have returned from a holiday visit to Heriot.

An engagement is announced between Ruth Alackenzie, third daughter of Air and Airs A. C. Alurray, Cranford street, Christchurch, and Frank Gerald, second sou of Air and Airs L. S. Hn(ton, of Dunedin. Aliss Ray. Jackson, who has been spending the holidays with Dr and Airs Alorris, “ Criffel,” Pembroke, has returned to Dunedin.

Airs E. H. Wilson, Wellington, and her daughter are the guests of Alrs'O. Judd, Dunedin.

■ Mrs E. B. Patrick, lliverton, who is visiting Dunedin, is at present the guest of her mother, Mrs Smith, St. Clair.

The Misses Enis and Peggy Dyer left for Timaru on Friday.

Mrs Edgar Hazlett, accompanied by Mrs Donald Mathieson and Mrs Jamieson, of Melbourne, left on Friday on a visit to the Southern Lakes.

Mrs W; A. Moore, Timaru, is the guest of Mrs W. F. Edmond, “ Mount Lodge,” Melville street. Her hostess entertained guests in her honour on Tuesday afternoon.

Miss Hester Wigley, Timaru, has come to Dunedin to take up a course of nursing at tho Dunedin Hospital.

Dr R. E. Bevan Brown and Dr S. Revan. Brown, Christchurch, are the guests of Air D. E. Thcomin, “ Olveston,” Royal Terrace.

Air and Airs J. Sutherland Ross are visiting Christchurch.

Air and Airs A. Clark and Aliss Dorothy Clark, Anderson’s Ray, have returned from Picton and the Alarlborough Sounds.

Airs R. Acton-Adams has returned from a visit to Christchurch and North Canterbury.

Mrs Owen Mead and family, who have been visiting Hawke’s Bay and Alarlborough, returned home on Friday.

Aliss Elsie Wright, of St. Kilda, who spent her vacation in Alexandra, has returned to town.

Air and Airs R. Valpy Pike and family have returned from Timaru after a camping holiday.

Airs Leslie Wilson is at present visiting Timaru.

Airs John Aloffett and her small son left Dunedin on Tuesday on a holiday visit to Christchurch.

Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey have returned to Wellington.

Airs R. Gilkison ha? returned from a visit to “ Bendigo ” Station.

Air and Airs W, J. Rardsley are visiting Timaru and tho “ Hermitage.”

Aliss Dorothy Roberts is visiting “ Highthorne,” South Canterbury, as tho guest of Airs ,R. H. HuntcrWeston.

Airs Pow (dominion secretary of the Women’s Division of tho Farmers’ Union) attended the half-yearly meeting of the .executive, which was held in Timaru this week.

Sir Berkeley Sheffield and Lady Arthur Grosvcnor (Fugia(id) arrived in Wellington on Alonday, and are iho guests of tlie Governor-General and Lady Rlodisloe at Government House.

Aliss Afay Spinks, Harrogate, England, was a guest of tiie Excelsior Hotel during a short visit to Dunedin.

Dame Sybil Thorndike, her husband, Air Lewis Casson, and her son, Aly Christopher Casson. will lie guests at the Grand Hotel during their stay in Dunedin.

Among the passengers by the Wanganella who are making the round trip and including Alilford Sound in their itinerary are Sir Hugh and Lady Denison, of Sydney. Dr L. G. Tooce and Airs Teece, of Sydney, are also on board. Botli are keen Hampers, and will disembark at Alilford Sound and walk over the Alilford track. They will visit Queenstown and the Hermitage before returning to Wellington en route for Sydney.

Aliss Zillah Carter, who is the picturesque _ Gillies de Rais (“ Bluelieai’d ”) in ‘ Saint Joan,’ is the daughter of Air Hubert Carter, the wellknown English actor, who has occupied a leading position on the stage for thirty years past. Ho had played most of the Shakespearean roles, and in ‘ Saint Joan ’ played Robert de Boandriconrt and Jason in ‘ Aledea.’ Aliss Carter said that a few years ago, when Air Hubert Carter, a New Zealand tenor, was in England, tho correspondence of the singer and the actor occasionally miscarried with amusing and at times awkward results.

Lady Wilford and Aliss M’J.can, 0.8. E., hooked their passages to New Zealand by the Rangitiki, which left London on January 12. Lady Wilford’s stay in Now Zealand will bo brief, as she intends being in London again for the coming season. As the tenancy ot their Chelsea house expires in March, tiro High Commissioner and Aliss Wiiford have been considering a change of residence after the departure of Lady Wilford. On reconsideration, however, the decision has been arrived at to continue the tenancy until the termination of tho High Commissioner’s official appointment in London early in 10.‘H.

Aliss Eleanor Joachim, Alornington, was hos’tcss on Tuesday last at an afternoon tea party, given in honour of Aliss AI. Lister, of London, who is at present visiting Dunedin. Other guests were: Airs Hyde, Airs G. E. Thompson, Airs E. AI. Thcomin, Airs C. W. Birch, Aliss Edith Hon ’os, an d AI iss Thcomin,

Among the show places of the dominion Queenstown, the queen city of the great southern lakes, is having a rogue unequalled, possibly, but never surpassed, by any previous ‘‘season.” This fact points to its increasing popularity with travellers from at home and abroad. Little wonder, for its climate is unrivalled, while its scenic charms arc undoubtedly without peer among the tourist and health resorts of New Zealand. During the past few weeks not only have all land and water routes led to Queenstown, but air-borne passengers, not a few, have travelled in security by plane and landed with ease within a few minutes’ motor run of the town. Among the latest to choose this novel means of transport was an English lady, Miss M. Spinks, who made the flight from Christchurch on the morning of the 16th inst. in a Gipsy Moth piloted by Captain Mercer, of the Canterbury Aero Club. Making the White Star her headquarters, this Harrogate visitor was taken next morning on a sight-seeing flight over the chain of the great southern lakes and westward to the coast, circling over Milford Sound, the terminal of the farfamed “ finest walk in the world.”

Society and lawn tennis circles will he interested in the announcement that Miss May Andrew, of Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, and Dr Geoffrey Myers, of Wellington, are to he married at St. Mary’s Church, Merivale, early in February, a day or two before sailing for England, where the doctor is to complete his studies. Miss Andrew is the second daughter of Brigadier-general A. W. Andrew, of Christchurch, who saw extensive service in the Indian Army for a number of years. Miss Andrew has figured prominently in tennis circles in Canterbury. With Miss Melva Wake she was the'holder of the New Zealand doubles championship, and has frequently been in the finals of the Canterbury provincial lawn tennis championships. For the past two years Miss Andrew lias been lady editor of the Christchurch 'Star.’ Dr Myers is the younger son of the Chief Justice of New Zealand (Sir Michael Myers) and Lady Myers, of Upland road, Kelburn, Wellington. T)r Myers recently completed his medical course at Otago University. and a few weeks ago obtained liis M.B. degree. Ho intends to go to Guy’s Hospital, London, where he will continue his studies in surgery. Dr Myers has made a hobby of radio telegraphy, and lias qualified as an operator. He and his bride sail from 'Wellington for Loudon on February 4. By gaining the fellowship diploma of Trinity College, London, at the recent examinations, Miss Ethel Wallace, L.A.8., has completed an unusual record. Beginning with preparatory, Miss Wallace has obtained honours in each grade, and has, in addition, won several exhibitions awarded annually by Trinity College to the candidate obtaining highest marks in New Zealand. The same record was established with the Associated Board’s examinations. Miss Wallace winning the gold medal for New Zealand, and the following year the silver medal for New Zealand. She has also the honour of having an unbeaten record at various competitions.

The following is the list of guests at the White Star Hotel during the past week:—England: Mr C. H. Pasteur, Miss C. E. Pasteur, Captain A. .1. Wilson, Miss A. Colder. Miss H. Gelder. Mr and Mrs D. H. Lane, Mrs Dickerson, Miss G. Looker, Mr Adam, Miami Mrs Longbottom, Mr and Mrs T. A. Coomhes, Mr W. A. Hankinson. Victoria: Miss J. Dunpliy, Miss A. Dunphy. Los Angeles: Mr and Mrs Meade Goodlee. Melbourne: Miss A. Power, Miss E. Power. South Australia: Mr A. C. Cattle. Scotland: Captain and Mrs W. Saunders, Miss Vanderplank. Oamaru : Mr H. Saunders, Christchurch: Miss C. M. Geo, Mr S. 11. Gee, Miss N. Perkins, Miss E. Gibbs, Miss G. Elimllc, Miss C. Podpath, Miss M. Pcdpath. Alexandra : Mr and Mrs Giddens, Miss X. Cooney. Hermitage: Mr M. Ferguson. South Africa: Mr H. D. Crazier. New South Wales: Mr and Mrs B. M. Wade.- San Francisco; Mr and Mrs T. L. Shannon, Invercargill: Mr P. Hanan, Mr J. Bradshaw. Germany: Frau Fider Huiper, Frau Walther Boningcr. Waiuta :Mr and Sirs Phare. Auckland: Mr W. Beattie, Miss B. Hughes. Dunedin; Mr and Mrs C. V. Smith, Miami Mrs W. Young, Mr F. Duncan, Mr AV. E. Peid, Mr S. C. Sutherland, Mr G. AVhitcombe, Mrs M'Larcn, Air A. Merriles, Mr IT. Tavlor, Mr .). Hoar, Miss C. O’Peillv, Miss G. Shod, Mr and Mrs AV. Taylor, Mr S. M. M‘,Kay, Miss N, AVoods, Mr A. Stewart. Sydney: Miss C. D. Back, Miss M. Dunhatin, Miss E. Coulston, Miss L. AVindridgc, Aliss E. Cottrill, Miss M. M'Gan-y, Mr AA r . Dawson, Prof. J. Holmes, Mr J. P. Eaton. AA'cllington: Mr and Airs AA r . L. Chapman.