WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 21715, 9 May 1934, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Reports of social functions will bo welcomed for this column. “ Diana " will also answer all reasonable questions relating to the home, cookery, domestic tcionce, and any topic of interest to her sax.

By Diana

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that items intended for Wednesday’s ' Star ’ ; must be in .tUe office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended tor insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief. Miss Holland has returned from an extended holiday in the North Island. Mr and Mrs L. Holden Mira ms are at present in Invercargill. Mrs R. M. Gunner, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs Bevnn Dodds, has returned to Iter home in Gisborne Mrs Duncan M'Killop (Ranfurly) is the guest of Mrs J. M. Paterson, Tennyson street Miss Tni Rankin (Invercargill) arrived to-day to spend Capping Week with Mrs Edward Falconer, George street. Miss Cath 'Williams left to-day for Wndostown, where she will bo the guest of Mrs L. Strange. Mrs 0. Eaton and her small son from Christchurch are spending a holiday in Dunedin as the guests of Mrs Edward Falconer, George street. Mrs TV. A. Saunders and Miss Meg Saunders left to-day on a trip to Sydney. Miss Anno Morrell is spending a holiday in Lower Hutt as the guest of Mrs L. Parr. A very enjoyable social evening was spent at the residence of Mrs C. Oben (South Dunedin), on Thursday, the celebration being in honour of her daughter Ngaire’s birthday. The evening was silent in games and competitions, which created great amusement. An interesting visitor to Dunedin is Mrs Tom Garrett (Sydney), who is here to open an exhibition of her husband’s well-known water colours, on Friday, in Messrs Chns. Begg’s showroom, .'Princes' street. Mrs Garrett is a guest at Onslow House : The engagement is announced of Lilian Myrtle, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Kennedy, Stanley street, Mornington, and John, youngest son of Mrs Jessie and the late Mr David Owens, Turf House, Bush road, Mos giel. , Mrs J. M. Paterson was hostess on Friday at a coat-hanger and shoe-tree afternoon, when the guest of honour was Miss Joan Mathewson, whose marriage takes place next month.

All's Peter G. Dick and -Miss Dick have returned from Christchurch, whore they attended the GilliesGreshain wedding. Airs L. It. Grant, of Waipukurau, formerly of Belleknowes, Dunedin, is a visitor to this city, and is the guest of her mother, Airs Glenn, Wairoa street. Airs Cleghorn presided over a good attendance of members and friends of the League cif Alothers at Fort Chalmers on Tuesday evening, when Airs S. AI. Park gave an interesting account of the early pioneer days of Otago, going back as far as the Philip Laing and John Wiekliffe. She gave a very vivid description of the hardships the early folk had to endure, and of the courage with which they .faced their lot. On behalf of the members, Airs John Watson and Aliss Farquharson moved a. hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. -Musical items were rendered by the choir. On the Occasion of her retirement from business Miss E. A. Robins was entertained at afternoon tea by the management and staff of Alessrs Brown, -Ewing on Thursday last. Jn recognition of Miss Robins’s services to the company while managing the glove and hosiery departments, Air C. Russell Smith,’ chairman of directors, presented her with a cheque on behalf of the company, after expressing his regret that, after so many years, the company was losing such a loyal member. It was also gratifying with the stress of business, he said, that she was able to retire and enjoy some leisure after the recent strenuous years. The staff made Aliss Robins a present of a crocodile travelling handbag, and in making the presentation Mr Wood, the manager, referred to the very high esteem in which Aliss Robins was held by every member of the staff and all associated with Brown, Ewing. Air Wood also expressed the hope that Aliss Robins would enjoy good health in order to take full advantage of her retirement from active business. On Friday evening, in the Otago Women’s Chib, the members of the St. Andrew’s Collegiate School Ex-pupils’ Club met for their annual meeting and quarterly club evening. Aliss Smyth presided". After the reading and adoption of the annual report the following were elected to office for the ensuing year:--President, Aliss Smyth; vicepresidents—Aliss Ulrich, Airs _ Owen ;AVellington), Aliss Gellately, Aliss Palmer, Mrs E. Duthie, Airs Merritt Wilkinson, Airs R. Clapperton; hon. secretary, Miss Alary Anderson (re-elec-ted) : lion, treasurer, Aliss Phyllis Moore; committee Airs N. Y. A. Wales (re-elected), Airs Eric Alii lor (re-elected), Aliss A. Alorrell (reelected), Mrs J. AUFarlanc, Aliss Essie Aloloney, Aliss Alarjorie Salmqud (re-elected), Aliss Clarisse Greene (reelected). Some time was spent in read-, ing of correspondence and club news, after which musical items by Airs R. Alartindale and Aliss Ruth Moore were much enjoyed. Aliss Lilian Jeffreys gave an interesting talk on Syria. Votes of thanks were proposed by Aliss A. Alorrell and carried by acclamation, and supper terminated an enjoyable evening. A moat deliglitlul evening was spent at the Bungalow Tea Rooms on Friday, May 4, when Air and Airs J. Bourke entertained some eighty guests on the occasion of the coming-of-age of their daughter, Olive. Olive, who looked charming in a frock of pale green windswept satin, was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Excellent dance music was supplied by Air Wiggins and Air Jarvey. During supper the usual toasts were proposed, and Olive was presented with a key. Among those present were:—Mr and Airs J. Bourke, Air and Mrs D. Bourke, Mr and Airs Nicol, Air and Airs Tobin, Air and Airs Schultz, Alesdames Bolton, Harrison, AUlntyre, Campbell, Harail, Kitto, Aliases J. Hislop, C. Bourke, P. Holt, E. Howe, D. Bourke, P. M‘lntyre, Al. Rowe, G. Wood, Al. Spillane, G. Whelan, D. Andrews, A. APKeown, Al. AUArthur, R. Holt, G. Herron, AI. Finch, I. Fallowfield, 15. Wood, E. Knndson, C. Williams, C. Gilmore, 1. Holt, D. Gilmore, N. Holt, J. Alacpherson, Alessrs J. AUCurdy, A. Parker, F. Monson, J. Williamson, A. Alonson, N. Johnson, K. Barket, B. Young, H. Hunter, E. Prentice, AI. Spillane, R- Strang, T. APilroy, C. Cummings, R. Alarshall, L. O’Regan, H. Shaw, R. Murphy, W. Barclay, J. APLaughlau, W. Wells, R. Rowe, E. Atkins. W. Bourke, J, Holt, P. Burns. On Thursday evening the Tudor Hall presented a gay appearance on the occasion of the grand Tom Katz ball. Alasses of the beautiful flowers, for which the Savoy is famous, made an effective background for the lovely frocks worn by the dancers, while the music, played by the renowned Tom Katz Band, was such as is seldom heard in Dunedin. Among those present were Air and Airs Guy Tapley (black satin), Air and Airs Fraser, Edmond (purple frock). Air and Airs Stewart Pitt (scarlet frock), Air aid Airs M'Cor* mack (violet angel skin), Air and Airs F. W. Cleaviu (lemon lace), Air and Airs P. Bayley, Mr and Airs J. Thompson (apple green satin), Madame Winnie Fraser (white satin), Alisses Helen Porter (silver lame), Betty Oram (black satin), Winnie Speight (pink lace), Rita Holmes (while floral taffeta), Z. Smith (oyster and black satin), Dorothy Scoullar (ice blue velvet, with sequin bands), Alma Browne (cornflower muslin), Fan Peake (brown georgette), Pennie Alarshall (black georgette embroidered in gold), Cleaviu (tangerine crinkle crepe), Ruth Ali rams (blue matalasse), Iris Mason (pink velvet), Gertrude Browne 'Christchurch), L. Richardson, Al. Kayne, L. Carroll, B. Jones, Al. Keenan, D. Alnrdocli, 1). Sliechy, Alessrs Aitchcson, G. Scott, Lloyd, J." Edmond, F. Dawson, Di Georin, Alessrs Piper, Anthony, Tyroll. Wilson. C. Holmes, Afatbows, Hill, Ford. Kerr, Foster, Barron. D Wright, .Bowman, Styche, C. Guthrie, M‘Alillan, S. Jbbotson, Borrie, P. Carroll. The following is a list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage during the past week:—England: Mr and Airs Theobald, Mr Theobald, Aliss E. Stephens, Sydney; Mr H. Wyss. New Plymouth: Mr and .Mrs X. Bellringer. Wellington; Aliss H. Dunning. Greymoutb: Mr L Wicks. Westport: Mr and Airs Wicks. Christchurch: Miss C. Bowen, Miss A. King, Air H. Quirk, Mr A. I). ADLaren, Aliss E. Judkins, Aliss W. Winter. Timarn: •Mr C. F. Williams, Air Bradbury. Dunedin; Dr Do Lautour.

A leading of Bernard Shaw’s 1 Fanny’s First Play ’ was given by members of the Dunedin Playbox on Monday evening. The play consists of an induction, a tlirec-act play, and an epilogue, and owing to difficulties in assembling the large east some of the parts were doubled by the male members. Aliss Margaret Alatheson read the part of Darling Dora very successfully, and as Alargaret Knox Airs Harry Brahams gave a spirited rendering. Fanny, author of the play, was read by Aliss Leila Greenall, and the remaining parts as follow:—Footman, by Air Tom Quirke; Savoyard, Air R. Harkness; the Count, Mr Sidney Lock; Trotter, Mr K. Donaldson; Vaughan, Mr Tom Quirke; Gunn, Air Noel Strachan ; Bannal, Air Jim Tannock ; Mr Gilby, Air Harry Brahams; Mrs Gilby, Airs H. L. Alacmillan; Airs Knox, Miss V. Jefferson; Duvallet, Mr R. Harkness; Juggins, Air Sidney Lock; Mr Knox, Mr K. Donaldson; Bobby Knox, Air Jim Tannock. Air A. AI. Flavell introduced the readers, and the hostesses for the evening were Airs John Macpherson and Airs Allen Stewart. •

The Anderson’s Bay pavilion was the scene of a very pleasant function on Thursday, the 3rd inst., when the members of the men’s and ladies’ sections and their friends spent an enjoyable evening. Owing to the gradual treatment of the surface, it had not been possible to organise the usual closing afternoon on the green, and this gathering was arranged to bring the members together to mark the close of the season. Tho president, Air G. Henderson, extended a welcome to all, and briefly reviewed the activities of the past session, l referring particularly to the unfailing assistance which had been received from the ladies and to the promising state of the green, which he said reflected the unselfish attention of Air Ussher, to whom the club is greatly indebted. The programme was of an informal nature, consisting of bridge and five hundred, interspersed with musical and elocutionary items, which were given by Aliss Alaisic Walker (recitations), Miss Ngata Buswell (songs), Airs J. Alarshall (songs). Air J. H. Clark (recitations), Mr Leslie Dunbar (songs), and Air H. AV. Harvey (songs). Airs J. Aiopney accompanied the singers. Tho Social Committee provided refreshments. Af'tef supper Airs Henderson spoke on behalf of the ladies, and Air Henderson, on behalf of the club, thanked those who had in any way assisted to provide what had been a most enjoyable evening. He stressed in particular the pleasure which had been given by those who had sung and recited. A programme of outstanding merit was given by the Play Reading and Alusic Circles on Alouclay evening for the entertainment of members of St. Philomena’s 'College Ex-Pupils’ Association. The meeting, over'which Aliss May Daniel presided, was very well attended. The Play Reading Circle selected two plays by J. AI. Barrie. The first play was entitled ‘ The Twelve Pound Look,’ tead by Alisses Amy Dyer, Com Leonard, Kathleen Whelan, Alollie Fenton, and Eileen Houston. The parts in the second play—‘ The Seven Women ’ —were taken by Alisses Alolly O’Sullivan, Lorraine Towne, Joyce Williams, Doreen O’Sullivaii, and Pat. Toomey. The musical portion of the programme was devoted to the works of Ludwig Van Beethoven. A short and interesting talk on the life and works of this famous composer was given by Aliss May Daniel. Miss Maureen Carroll sang ‘ The Dream Minuet ’ (a vocalised setting of Beethoven’s ‘ Alinuet in G ). This was followed by a pianoforte solo —last movement of ‘ F Minor Sonata ’ (Beethoven)— played by Aliss Aileen O’ConnelL The concluding item, which added a brightness and variety to the programme, was the singing of the Alnsin Circle choir in two choruses from ‘ The Country Girl ’ (Lionel Alonckton) —(a) two-part chorus ‘Little Girl, Little Boy,’ (b) solo and chorus ‘ Come Down to Devonshire, the part of Nan being very charmingly sung by Miss Lorraine Towrie. The accompaniste for the evening was Aliss Kathleen Whelan. At the conclusion of the programme supper was served, thus terminating a very enjoyable evening.

The committee oi the Dunedin branch of the Plunket Society met in the Finnket rooms last week to welcome Miss Fitzgibhon, who was recently appointed to the position of nursing adviser to the council of the society, on the occasion of her taking up hef duties on the headquarter’s stall, where she is at present working in co-operation with Miss Pattrick, and is thus getting the benefit of her experience and an insight into the methods by which the work is carried on. Besides the committee there were present the Plunket nurses, members of the nursing staff of the Karitane-Harris Hospital, and the executive officers of the headquarters staff. Mrs M'George (president of the society), on behalf of those present, extended a very cordial welcome to Miss Fitzgibhon in her new position in the society's service, and in doing so referred briefly to Miss Fitzgibbon’s long association with the work of the society. She expressed the pleasure of the committee that Mrs Murray, who, as Nurse M'Kinnon, was the first Plunket nurse trained by Sir Truby King for the society’s service, was also present to welcome Miss Fitzgibbon on this occasion. Lady Allen and iVlrs J. M. Galloway (vice-presidents of the Dunedin Branch Committee), who had been members of the first committee formed by Sir Truby and the late Lady King in 1907, also conveyed to Miss Fitzgibbon a very cordial welcome, and wished her every success in her new sphere of work, in reply -Miss Fitzgibbon thanked the president, Plunket nurses, aiid committee lor their cordial welcome, and said that she very much appreciated having been appointed to tbe responsible position as chief Pluuket nurse in the society’s service, and that she appreciated also being able, in taking up her work, to have the benefit of Miss Pattrick’s experience and help in gaining an insight into the work as it had been carried on. She expressed the hope that she would be able to carry on the work with the same amount of enthusiasm and success as Miss Pattrick had done. She realised the responsibilities of the position, and was prepared to put into the work her verv best efforts. She trusted that these efforts would meet with success. 'Hie ladies then adjourned to the Vodic Tea Booms, where afternoon tea was served and a pleasant social hour was spent.