SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21319, 25 January 1933, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Lady Allen and Miss Rona Allen left this morning on a visit to Christchurch.

Miss Dorothy Allen, who has been the guest of her mother. Lady Allen, left this morning for Tiniaru, where she will stay for a few days on her wav home to Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Margaret, elder daughter of the late Mr James Livingston and Mrs A. E. A. M'Dougall, “ Kenwood,” Dnnottar, and Lieutenant Richard Ryan, R.N., son of Admiral F. E. C. Ryan, C.8.E., and Mrs Ryan, England.

Miss Holland left on Tuesday morning on a holiday visit to AVellington.

Miss Cook, St. Leonards, who returned to Now Zealand by the Remucra, reached Dunedin on Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs Leslie Wilson returned on Saturday from a visit to Timaru.

Miss Reno Hirst, AVellington, is the guest of Mrs Allan Fisher, Royal terrace.

Miss E. Cole, Wanganui, provincial secretary oi the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union, who came south to attend the Dominion Executive meeting in Timaru, is at present visiting Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs Denton Leech, Tainui.

Mrs Forties O’Rorke, Hororata, who has been staying with her parents, Dr and Mrs E. H. Williams, has returned home.

Miss Helen Gard'ner. of Wellington, who came to Dunedin with Dame Sybil Thorndike’s company, is the guest of Miss Bessie Thompson, St. Clair.

Miss Molly M‘Gregor, “ Mount Linton.” is the guest of Mrs A. Clark, Anderson’s Bay.

Mrs J. Hutchison has left on a visit to* Christchurch.

Miss Mattie Edgar, who has been the guest of Dr and Mrs Edgar on a motor tour of the southern lakes, after a visit to Karitane has returned to Dunedin.

Miss Winifred Thom, who has been the guest of Mrs J. Orlowski, St. Clair, returned to Invercargill on Friday.

Miss Blackmore, .principal of St. Hilda’s Collegiate School, lias returned from a holiday in the North _ Island. Parents may obtain an interview any day by appointment.

The Cliffs Cabaret, Cargill’s Castle, opened the cabaret season last Saturday with a most enjoyable dance. Some time has elapsed since a cabaret was held in Dunedin, and the management of “ The Cliffs ” aims to make too Saturday supper dance the rendezvous of dancers throughout tho season. ” Kcnz Orpheans ” have been engaged to supply music. No effort has been spared to ensure the success of tho cabaret; the ballroom is tastefully decorated, and the floor is in excellent condition.

On Wednesday evening last Mrs J. D. Randlegave a delightful party at her home in Roslyn for her daughter, Hetty. Others present wore Misses Winifred Thom (Invercargill), Evelyn Little, Mabel A’Corte (Christchurch), Gertrude Orlowski, Messrs Jan Randle, Bert Bicknell, Francis Stewart, Jock Munro, Boyd Dunlop, and Colin Kirkby (Hastings).

To-morrow morning, at 11 o’clock, in the lounge of the Tudor Hall, the council of the League of Nations will entertain Dame Sybil Thorndike, who is a League member, at morning tea. Members, of the local branch are invited to bo present. Entrance will be by the door on the right at the top of the stairs. Dame Sybil has consented to speak on the work of the League.

A largo and most enthusiastic audience greeted the first presentation of ‘ Captain Brassbound Conversion ’ on Saturday last. Among those noticed wore Sir Liiido and Lady Ferguson, Sir James and Lady Allen, Lady Fenwick, Mr and Mrs J, C. Stephens, Mr and Mrs A. C. Stephens. Mr and Mrs C. B. Barrowclough, Dr and Mrs Gowland, Dr and Mrs Evans, Mr and Mrs A. Eels, Mr and Mrs T. C. Ross, Mr and Mrs W. Hunter, Mr and Mrs H. K. Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs Rutherford Paterson, Mr and Mrs W. Garrett, Professor and Mrs J. Park. Mr and Miss Bra Sch, Mr and Mrs Fiedler, Mr and Mrs Maurice Mvers, Professor and Mrs A. Andrew, Mr and Mrs A. Clark, Mr and Mrs F. M. Oldham, Mr and Mrs J. M. Paterson, Mesdnmos R. Hudson, J. W. Smcnton, J. M. Callaway, AV. F. Edmond, Leslie Wilson, R, 11. Stewart. M. 1. Muir. Angus Cameron, Wakefield Holmes, P. R. Snrgood, R. Gilkison. Stewart M.acphcrson, Calvert, Fergus, Bowler. Blues, J. R. Mitchell, Misses Cargill, Joachim, May Barron, Edith Howes. L. Roberts, Sise, Rona Allen, Batchelor, Dorothy Clark. Bessie Thompson, Gilkison, Scott, Do Carlo, L. Lawson, D. Allen (Christchurch), Farqiihar, M. M'Gregor (Mount Linton), Fullerton, Macassoy, Cnttcn, Ross, Barth, Callaway, Dr Marion Whyte, Professor Adams. Dr Bonham, Dr Do Monchaux. Mr C. R. Allen, Mr W. Eels, Dr S, Bovan Brown, and Dr F. Devan Brown (Christchurch).

The' mayoress (Airs R. S. Black) gave a delightful children’s party on Afonday afternoon at her residence, Ross street, in honour of the fourth birthday of her little daughter Helen. Seated at the head of the table, which was decorated to suit the tastes of the young guests, Helen , looked very charming in a frock of shell pink georgette.

Aliss Rebecca Lazarus (a pupil of Aliss Bessie Thompson) has received cable advice from Trinity College of Music, London, that she was successful in gaining the diploma of fellowship in elocution.

A pleasant function took place in the editor’s room of the ‘ Evening Post,’ Wellington, last week, when members of the literary staff assembled to say good-bye to Mrs M. H. Chatfield, lady editor for the past twenty years, who has been granted leave of absence in order to make a tour abroad. The editor (Mr J. Parker) referred in terms of high praise to the excellence of Mrs Chatliold’s work for the paper and to her social service activities, and, in presenting her with a travelling rug from the staff, wished her a pleasant holiday and a safe return. Cheers were given for Mi-s Chatfield, who suitably replied. Mrs Chatfield had previously been entertained by members of the various women’s organisations in Wellington and presented with a substantial cheque. She left by the Wanganella for Sydney en route for South Africa.

During the week-end Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson were “at home ” at their residence, “ Wychwood,” in honour of Dame Sybil Thorndike. Mr Lewis Casson, and members of the company. The hostess received the guests in the drawing room, attired in a frock of burgundy georgette, with beautiful hand embroideries. This charming room was effectively decorated with roses and carnations. Tea was served in the dining room, where the table was daintily arranged with vases of sweet pens. Dame Sybil Thorndike wore a smart suit of brown, the coatee of mustard colour, being trimmed with brown Astrakhan; her small and very smart brown hat was sharply turned up at the back, and featured a brown ribbon bow. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs R. S. Black), Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey, Lady Allen, Miss Allen, and Mr Charles Allen, Dr and Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs S. Macpherson. Mr and Mrs Oldham, Mr and Mrs W. J. Morrell, Mr and Mrs A. C. Stephens, Mr and Mrs Maurice Myers, Mr and Mrs Porter, Mr arid Mrs J. H. Fothriringham. Professor and Mrs G. E. Thompson, Mesdames W. A. Moore (Tirriaru), Sydney Neill, Sargood, J. M. Gallaway, R. Acton-Adams. Misses Batchelor (England), Porter, Nicolson, Farquhar, Theornin. Jackson, M. Scott, Lovell Smith, D. Jackson, Gallaway. Joachim, Barron, Messrs J. C. Stephens, J. Hutchison, Porter, G. Ferguson, and Dr Bevan Brown (Christchurch).

The following is a list of the guests who have recently registered at the Hermitage:—England: Miss L. M. Willoughby, Miss F. M. House, Mr and Mrs D. Lane, Miss G. A. Looker, Miss K. Gardiner, Mr W. Hankinson, Mr S. T. Boam. Mr and Mrs T., A. Combe, Mr and Mrs Lorigbottom, Mr and Mrs Birrell, Mrs A. W. Kenyon, Mr and Mrs L. J. Tattersall, Mr C. H. Pasteur, Miss C. E. Pasteur. Australia: Mr A\ 0. Cattle, Miss H. Schlesirigcr, Mr and Mrs Reid, Miss E. Knight, Mr N. B. Burstall, Miss Burstall, Miss E. L. Reynolds. India; Mr A. C. Flower. Fiji: Mr and Mrs H. E. Snell. Canada: Mrs 0. H. Dickerson. Auckland: Miss D. Smith, Miss D. Young. Wellington: Mr A. N. Jones, Miss M. Lodge, Miss C. Outram. Dunedin: Dir and Mrs P. Rintuel. Christchurch: Dr Bevan Brown, Mr and Mrs Franklin, Mrs D. K. Opie, Mr and Mrs Scott. Timaru; Miss Permain, Mr and Mrs J. H. Silversicle. Dir and Dlrs Taylor. Fairlie: Mrs Dlathias, Sir Philip Brocklehurst, Lady Brocklehurst. Otira: Dir W. D. Fraser. Havelock North: Dir H. Chambers. Woodbury: Mr H. E. L. Porter.

Glorious Wanaka, of world-wide renown, is a land of many pleasant and wonderful surprises. Being the very centre of the great Southern Lakes district it naturally attracts crowds of visitors ; people from the South and North Islands, from Australia, England, and all the other countries across the wide seas, come to Wanaka to see the wondrous scenery, to do the marveildis trips and participate in the exciting and exhilarating sports of the country. But usually they have not anticipated receiving such a large and varied pro*, gramme of events which Wanaka ran turn on all the year. A larger number of people than usual have visited Wanaka during the past few weeks, those staying at Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke, for the week ending January 21, being:—Mr and Mrs H. E. Snell (Fiji), Mr and Mrs B. H. Quayle. Miss Quayle, Mrs D. J. Matheson, Mrs A. Jamieson. Mr T. I. Lcdingham (Australia), Miss B. Hughes (Auckland), Mr A. W. Hudson (Palmerston North). M.iss Dorothy Ecclos (Kaikoura), Professor and Mrs C. F. Salmond. Mr and Airs James Cruse, Mnster v Cruse. Mrs F. W. W. Dawson, Miss Vivian Dawson, Air Fred. Dawson, Mr Dick Dawson (Christchurch), Air G. E. Curry, Air 0. Sleurry (Riccarton), Air and Airs D. J. Lack (Geraldine), Air H. A. Munson, Mr Noel Carson (Oamarn), Air and Airs Edgar Hazlett. Air and Airs F. Halligan. Alisses Halligan (2), Master Mulligan, Mr and Airs Harvey Stewart. Alaster Stewart. Mr and Airs W. B. Ilchclall, Air and Airs Thos. Killin, Airs T. K. Weir, Aliss L. Carroll, Aliss N. AI. Woods. Mr L. C. Hazlett, Air ft. B. Tonnent, Mr W. 11. Aitchison, Air P. Caley (Dunedin), Air A. M'Lean (Alosgiol), Mrs Alf. Aitchison (Kaitapgata), Airs J. E. Watson, Aliss H. C. Watson, Aliss B, B. Adamson (Castle Bock), Bov. Robert Blair (Owaka), Aliss Brown, Aliss N. O’Sullivan, Air and Mrs G. W. T, Brown, Aliss H. O’Connor, Miss H. A. Henderson, Miss H. Clinch. Mr John Hislop, Mr W. J. Hislop (Invercargill), Mr A. 1). M’lvor (Riverton). Air G. F. Dawson (Cromwell), Mr E. Adams (Cattle Flat).