SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21515, 13 September 1933, Page 13

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that items intanded for Wednesday’s ‘ Star ’ must bo in the office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief.

Mrs Magnus Johnson left on Tuesday morning for Auckland, where she will be the guest of her sisters, the Misses Loudon, Parnell.

Mr and Mrs' Muntz left to-day on their return to Wellington. Mrs L. A. Paish, Wellington, is a visitor to Dunedin.

Mrs Lane, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs J. S. Sinclair, Mornington.

Mrs Douglas Whyte, of Karori, Wellington, is at present visiting Dunedin, and is the guest of her grandfather, Sir John Roberts, Littlebonme.

Miss Mollie Pears, who has been the guest of Mrs Denny, St. Clair, left on Thursday for Invercargill. Mr and Mrs Alan Blackmore, Waimate, have lately come to take up residence in Dunedin,

ivrisq Adine Acton-Adams, who has been visiting Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Wakari, is at present in Christchurch, and is the guest of Mrs Norton Francis.

Mrs Ronald Talbot returned at the week-end from a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs J. J. A. Trerise returned _to Christchurch on Tuesday after a visit to Dunedin.

Miss Noel M'George, “ Avalon,” Eglinton road, is spending a few weeks with friends in Hamilton and the West Coast.

Miss Daphne Smith, Holy wood terrace, Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs H. B. Elder, York place.

Mrs Lincoln Ellsworth (Switzerland), the wife of the noted explorer, is staying with her husband at the United Service Hotel, Christchurch. She is accompanied by her mother, Mrs J. S. Ulmer (Pottsville, United States of America).

On Friday afternoon Mrs A. Smellie gave a delightful card party at her picturesque residence. Green Island, in aid of the funds of the sports queen, Mrs Richard Hudson. The house was decorated with boughs of japonica. Cards were played in the drawing room and dining room, and tea served in the den. The hostess wore a simply-cut frock of mauve crinkly crepe, and Mrs Hudson black, figured crepe de chine under a black coat, with a maize-coloured hat. After tea some of the cakes were sold for the funds. Among those present were Mesdaraes Smeaton, H. Smith, Miles, Wren, Dawson, Williams, M'Dougall, Chance, Jacobs, Graham, Gamble, R. Hudson, Barnett, A. Hudson, Gray, Trengrove, A. C. Stephens, and W. Hudson, and Miss Jacobs.

A very pleasant surprise visit was paid to Miss Eva Jelly, at Reynoldstown, Port Chalmers, on the occasion of her twenty-first birthday, when about thirty guests were present. The evening was spent. in _ games, music, competitions, and dancing. A bounteous supper was served by the ladies of the party, after which Mr Jelly presented his daughter with the key of liberty. Mr T. Wilson, of Reynoldstown, congratulated her and wished her every success in life on behalf of her friends. The members of the Port Chalmers Methodist girls’ Bible class, who arranged the party, gave Miss Jelly a beautiful Bible, for which she duly thanked them.

The following guests registered at The Hermitage during the past week; — Christchurch; Miss Y. Levvy, Miss Z. Bates, Miss E. Bates, Mr A. W. Beanlancl, Mr W. Beanland, Miss B. S. Wilson, Miss Z. Rofe, Miss F. Macdonald, Miss M. Macdonald, Mr D. G. Arnott, Mr E. N. Jeffreys, Miss N. Haggitt, Miss A. King, Mrs L. E. Cooke. Ekctahuna: Miss A. Anderson. Southland; Mr and Mi's H. E. Dore. Waimate: Mrs C. Douglas, Mr 6. H. Barclay. Wellington: Mr and Mrs J. A. Batchelor, Miss M. Mulligan, Mr R. Kenna, Miss I. Gahvey, Miss K. S. Strombon. Miss J. S. Mentoath, Miss K. Ayre, Miss G. Hansell, Mr J. R. Hancock, Miss Y. L. Bouillon. Havelock North; Miss S. M. J. Ennion, Miss B. C. Mackenzie. Winchester: Mr G. B. Orbell. Oamaru: Miss J. B. Wilson, Miss D. E, 6. Craifj, Miss N. Liddell, Miss C. Douglas. Miss R. Ireland, Miss A. Holcombe, Miss A. Miller, Miss A. Faulkner, Miss N. Fraser. Ashburton: Miss Alice Madden, Miss Agattra Madden. Timaru: Miss M. Clifton-Mogg, Miss V. M'Donald, Miss N. Annan. Dunedin: Mr D. E. Dali, Mr B. E. Dickinson, Mr J. W. Barron, Miss J. O’Kanc, Miss S. Houston. Miss A. Trengrove, Miss R. Fraser, Miss L. Chance.

Colonel ami Mrs T. A. Hunter, ol Wellington, who have been’in Dunedin for the dental conference, and who returned to the north this morning, gave a most enjoyable picture party on Tuesday evening, which was followed by an informal and thoroughly delightful supper party at the Otago Women's (flub.

The members of the Gardening Cirpie of the Otago Women's Chib spent a very profitable afternoon on Tuesday, when Mr Payne, of Northeast Valley, gave, a very interesting talk on ‘ Rock Gardens,’ a subject on which he has a wide knowledge. He advised his hearers when making a rock garden to be sure to have a good foundation, as so much depended on a right beginning.. He also spoke of the different soils needed for different plants, and advised that all pockets should not be filled with the same soil 0.g., some with lime and some without it. He gave names of the latest varieties of rock plants, and noted locations where they would flourish. He brought with him a collection ol suitable plants in pots, which proved very interesting fo members. Miss Martin was in the chair, and at the conclusion of the lecture Mrs W. F. Edmond moved a vote of thanks to Mr Payne, which was heartily carried by those present.

Among recent guests at Wauaka Hotel Pembroke, were:—Messrs W. A. Benson, W. E. Hughes (England), J. D. Spedding (Sydney), M. Holmes (Auckland), Mrs H. S. Barron, Mr lan Barron, Mr F. Heather (Wellington), Dr and Mrs N. Guthrie, Miss Hay, Master lan Guthrie. Mr John Greig, Mr M. H, Lea re n (Christchurch), Mr Thos. _Nimmo (Brumner), Miss M. Tizard (Timaru), Miss V. Jackman, Messrs D. H. Whittaker, P. Laughton (Onmaru), Mr Thos. Nimmo, jun. (Peebles), Mr James Holmes (Hillgrovo), Mr and Mrs Alfred Mumford, Mr and Mrs E. E. Lord, Mr and Mrs Douglas Ramsay, Miss Marjory Mumford. Misses Stella M. Fitchett, Mary Miller, Florence Couston, Lord, Lord, G. J. S. Downcott, G, E. C. Downcott, Messrs C. K. Couston, C. W. Buiss, J. Johnson, L. B. Dawson, R. J, Young, I. Marnsick, Geo. Abercrombie, D. Poole, W. Read, J. Robertson, H. C. Browett, Vernon. Smith, C. H. Lewis, J. Powell, Hugh D. Ramsay, John N. Ramsay, A. Geddes, J. F. Walcott, J. W. Holley, D. J. Brown, P. Caley, J. Gogan, C. H. Geeson, S. Muirhead, A. E. Downcott, E. Andrew (Dunedin), Miss M. Kerr (Abbotsford), Miss J. Logan, Miss Gretta Logan (Mosgiel), Miss L. Buiss (Winton), Mr Robt. Milne (Milton), Miss G. M. Todd, Miss P. Butson (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs F. W. Duncan, Mr W. Manson, Mr J. N. Macdonald (Alexandra), Mr G. P. Dawson (Clyde), Miss T. Middleton, Miss J. Bilton, Miss J. J. Scott, Mr L. H. Deiiniston, Mr John 1.,, Bilton (Cromwell), Mr and Mrs 0. C. Hydo and family (Tarras), Mr J. B. Kirkland (Makarora).

Entertainment at Ross Homo. The annual entertainment, arranged by the Knox Church Young Women’s Society, took place at Ross Home, North-east Valley, on Monday evening. Several delightful items were fiven, including songs by_ Mrs George cott, Mrs Moore, and Miss Campbell, a short humorous play arranged by Mrs Porteous, in which the parts were taken by Mrs Porteous, Mrs Hervey, Mrs W. J. Williams, Misses Holland, M. Doig, M. Jolly, and Miss Violet Livingston (chorus); a sketch by Mrs W, J. Williams; and community singing, in which all joined. For the last item the dividing doors were thrown open to allow four ladies, dressed in dld-world brocaded gowns and wigs, to dance a stately minuet, the pretty gowns and the old-world setting charmed the hearts of the old folk. Those taking part were the Misses Holland, V. Livingston, M. Doig, and M. Jolly. Appropriate music for this item was rendered by Mrs Mason (piano) and Miss Bessie Paine (violin), while Mrs Willis acted ns iiccompanist for the singers. Gifts of sweets and fruit were left to be enjoyed by the guests next day.

Miss Kathleen Mildred Browne. At this year’s exhibition of the British Empire Society of Art, London, a young New Zealander, Miss Kathleen Mildred Browne, was fortunate in having two paintings hung, one, a portrait, being “ On the Line,” and receiving favourable comment from ‘ The Times ’ art critic. Miss Browne began very early, receiving her first training at the Christchurch School of Art. She was one of the youngest art mistresses in the dominion when she filled that position at the Westport High School for eighteen months. She was then appointed to the Marsdon Collegiate School (late Miss Baber’s), Wellington, where she stayed for a similar period, Her last position in New Zealand was as art mistress of the Diocesan School for Girls at Auckland. She resigned this appointment in 1931, after having served three years. For the past nine months she has been continuing her studies at Chelsea Art School, London. She is believed to be the first New Zealander who has enjoyed the distinction of having paintings hung in an exhibition of the British Empire Society of Arts.

Bridge Drive for Civic Queen. On Monday evening a second successful and very enjoyable eleven-table bridge drive was arranged by Mrs J. T. Martin and held at the residence of Mrs F. W. Mitchell, Queen street. The drawing and dining rooms, where cards were played, were a fairyland of daffodils, primroses, and boughs of red japonica, the flowers finding a ready sale among the ladies present. Mrs F. Seales, wishing all success to the Civic Queen, expressed thanks to Mrs Mitchell, three hearty cheers being given for Mr and Mrs Mitchell. The prize winners were First, Mrs S. Frcdriclucky number, Mrs Penrose; consolation, Mrs Marriage. Among those present were : —Mesdames F. W. Mitchell, W. H. M'Kenzie, M. Wilkinson, 11. C. Evans, F. Scales, J. T. Martin, L. Coombs, G. Dennis, M. Marriage, A. Martin, S. Frodric (Stratford), L. Penrose, M'Millan, J. Rigby, W. Swangcr (Wanganui), Walker, J. M'Donnld, M. M'Donnld, I). C. Jolly, A. Gcddos, D. Murray, Campbell, A. Johnstone, J. Bates, L. Fairmaicl, Grayson, Brown, R. Harris, R. Brown, 11. Gourley. Gilchrist. A. Williamson, Misses B. Mitchell. M'Millan, A. Martin, Cousins. Pile ( 2 ), Kerr, Gourley, Black. Coombs, Duncan, J. Martin, Ruben, Cowic, J. Mitchell, Thompson, and Scales.

Every Girl’s Club. A very big gathering of members and friends of Every Girl’s Club, Y.W.C.A., met at their usual monthly party held on Monday, September 4. Mrs 11. T. Little, who was hostess for the evening, had associated with her Mrs Williams and the Misses Holland, M'Dougal, and M'Carthy, all taking part in the play entitled ‘ A Windfall.' Miss M'Dougal is to be congratulated on the production of this clever original little play. Miss Teuton sang several songs most charmingly. Games, dancing, and community singing filled in the rest of the programme. A very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Little and her party in arranging such an enjoyable evening was expressed by Miss Kerr on behalf of the club members.

Frocking in “ 5.0.5,” The frocking in ‘ 5.0.5.,’ the Dunedin Repertory Society’s play, which commences in His Majesty’s to-morrow evening, is very up to date and attractive. As Lady Weir, Mrs Aubrey Stephens wears one of the newest ensembles, a frock of pale biscuit diagonal cloth, while the smart swagger coat is of the same cloth in a rich tomato shade, with bands of the biscuit toning. The chic little hat is in tomato straw, featuring the new back bow and the eye veil is worn thrown back over the crown. All the accessories—bag, shoes, etc., are in perfect toning. Miss Dorothy Clark as Judy Weir, appears in Act I. in the latest of sports models in brown and white, with a waist line coatie. In Act 11. she wears a smart afternoon frock in krinkle crepe, striped in royal blue, white and black. The coat is short and the little stitched hat is of blue and white; all the accessories arc to tone. Miss Dorothy Scoular makes a most attractive maid in a rather unusual uniform, consisting of a black frock with dainty apron, cap, cuffs, and collar' of pink organdie, all edged with knife pleated frills. Miss Jean Lennox as a maid appears first in a neat uniform of black and white, but she travels to London „in the latest fashion in bad taste as she goes to the city to give evidence in tire trial.