SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21784, 28 July 1934, Page 20

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

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

Mrs Thomas Brown has returned from Methven.

Mrs John Keating is at present visiting Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Allan Speight, Redclitf Station, are the guests of Mrs Charles Speight, York place.

■ Mrs A. Mackenzie, Mount Nicholas Station, is at present the guest of her sister, Miss Wilkin, Royal terrace.

Mrs W. Hudson and Miss Zoe‘ Hudson left on Friday by car for Timaru to attend the Hunt Club Ball.

Miss Joan Ritchie left on Friday morning to pay ft round of visits in Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs H. O. Wiles, of Auckland, is staying with her daughter, Mrs J. H. North, for some weeks.

Mrs Frank Hay, Wellington, who has been visiting Dunedin, is now the guest of her sister, Mrs W. S. Bean, Christchurch.

After a most enjoyable holiday spent with his mother, sister, and relatives in Dunedin, Mr F. G. Ross, accompanied by his wife, left on Wednesday to return to Sydney. Miss Maureen Frengley returned to Chi istehurch on Wednesday, after several months spent in India. She is staying with her mother, Mrs 6. Frengley, Weston road.

The engagement is announced of Joan Swan, youngest daughter of Mrs C. F. Mciklejohn, Mornington, .to George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. W. Macdonald, North-east Valley.

Mrsßrian Haggitt, of Dunedin, and her daughter, Miss Joyce Haggitt, arrived in Christchurch, on Wednesday morning, after a visit to the. North Island Mrs Haggitt is the guest of Mrs Cecil Wood, mr a few days, and will later stay with Mrs A. Ri Bloxam. The'old girls of Girton College, Dunedin, entertained one of‘their number, Mrs A. K. Anderson, at tea in a private reception room at Ballantynes, Christchurch. Mrs Anderson, after nearlv fifteen years’ residence in Christchurch, will leave about August 8 for Dunedin, where she will spend a few months before leaving New. Zealand for her new home in Sydney.

At the sketch exhibition now being held, the following sales have ■ been made Miss Salmond’s ‘ Pastoral ’ and Mr Russell Clark’s portrait of Sir Hubert Wilkins, which is to find a place in the Napier Art Gallery. New .Zea land exhibitors at the Royal Academy, London, include Mrs Mary Tripe, Mr Cecil Kelly, and Mr Charles Goldie, who had three excellent portraits : of Maoris.

On Wednesday evening the St. Glair Croquet. Club held a most successful bridge drive at the home of Mrs Newall, Norfolk street, St. Clair. The prizes, which were donated by the noste.ss, were won by Miss Stenhouse and Mrs J, Black. After supper the president (Mrs R. M'Naughton), on behalf of the club, thanked Mr and Mrs Newall for their hospitality, and all joined in singing ‘For They Are Jolly Good Fellows, - which brought the evening to a close.

An enjoyable bridge party, held under the auspices of the Old Girls' Association, was held at St. Hilda’s on 'Wednesday, evening. The drill hall was cosy, arranged as a drawing room, bowls of spring flowers adding a dainty touch. Altogether thirty-four tables ioined in the play , the prize for ; the highest score being won by Mrs J. Williams. Those who -arranged tables were Mesdames Blackmore, A. Barnett, W. Garrett, Buttle, Cookson, Caddie. Mood;e, R. B. Teiinent, K. Glasgow. J. Williams, Grayson, T. Scoular, and V. Fisher, Misses E. Blyth, lona Irwin, Lorraine Lmdon, B. Whitelaw, Joan Priest, Glasgow, and B. Dawson. Those playing at home were Mesdames Ful ton, Ji. R. Harty, D. Smeaton,•, N. Speight, Miles, Sydney Neill; Misses Rona Allen, Rona Barton, Janet M'Kellar, and Molly Birch. The proceeds were given to the funds of St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ Association.

The annual' meeting of the Otago Ladies’ Bowling Club was held on Tuesday in the pavilion. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs A. Stone; senior vice-president. Miss M'Gregor, jun.; vice-president, Mrs W. Manning; secretary, Mrs J. Wyber (re-elected) ; treasurer, Mrs W. Manning (reelected) ; committee—Mesdames Gillies, Clatworthy, and Miss Thomas; selector, Mrs G. Beath; Ties Committee, Mesdames Halligan and Lucas; delegate-to 0.L.8.A., Mrs T. Ferguson (reelected). At the conclusion of the* meeting the members were entertained at afternoon tea l»> the retiring president iMrs T. Gillies), who also presented the trophies won during the season as follows:—Mrs G. Beath, singles champion; Mrs S. Smith and Mrs J. Wyber, winners of the pairs competition.

As a farewell to Mr John Ross, who leaves shortly for England, Mrs R. lack and Mrs J. M. Stevenson gave a delightful dance at the latter’s home in St Leonards. Mrs Jack wore a frock of black georgette combined with black lace, and Mrs Stevenson a frock of beige lace. The house was decorated with bowls of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums. The guests were Mi and Mrs T. C. Ross. Or and Mrs Mackie. Or and Mrs Borrie. Mr and Mrs Laing. Mr and Mrs Elliott, Mrs Livingstone, Miss Stevenson, Or Findlav, and Mr J. Begg. M isses K. Glendinning, Tephauy Ross, Rosemary Ross. Biddy Laing, Annie Hill, Hester Wigley, Joyce Burnside, Agnes Neill, Rae Porteous, Jessie Neill. Betty Fraser, Alice Stanton, Isobel Fraser, Mary Buchanan. Margaret Dunlop, Betty M‘Arthur. Lesley Brewer. Betty Brewer, Pat Browne, and Cicely Ramsay, and Messrs J. Ross, A. Stewart, E. Stevenson, R. Lane, M. Rissott, A. Watson. R. Leo, C. Begg, B. Guthrie, E. Elder. C. and M. Begg. J. Bartram, T. C'ork'wol). F. Begg, J. Regg, A. Borrie. J. Borrie. H. Ramsay, K. Uttley, W. Elliott, and IT. Burnside.

An enjoyuble bridge party arranged by the committee of the Watea Croquet Club was held on Wednesday afternoon in the home of the president, Mrs H. Halliday, Ings avenue. Altogether fourteen tables joined in the play, the prize-winners being Mrs Corbett and ,Mrs Ashworth. The afternoon was a most enjoyable one, and club funds will benefit quite substantially. On Saturday the Galway Senior Club celebrated its third birthday at the Roslyn School of Music. The studio looked very pretty with its bowls of sweet-scented narcissi, Chinese lanterns, and festoons. The evening was opened with,.short speeches by the president (Principal Miss Tui Hutton) and the secretary (Miss Dulcie Goodlet). The guest of honour was Mrs J A. Hutton, while 'the hostesses were Misses Eula Binning, Gladys Clyde. Nancy Curtis. Diilcie Goodlet, Peggy Groves, and Jessie M'Vean. Games were played and a dainty supper served, at which the birthday cake, with its three candles, held the place of honour. Among those present were Mrs J A. Hutton. Miss Tui Hutton. Misses Betty Anderson. Gladys Clyde, Eula Binning. Peggy Groves, Nancy Curtis. Jessie M'Vean. Dulcie Goodlet. Joan and Thelma Anthony, Betty Fletcher. Eileen Excell. Russel Stcnhouse, Norma Boardman, Annie Bauld, Dorothy Armit, and Annie Robertson.

At the annual meeting of the Mornington Ladies' Bowling Club the following officers were elected for the en suing season:—President, Mrs JBrown; vice-president,‘Mrs Morrison : secretary. Mrs Wallace; committee— Mesdames Smith, Liddel. Collier, and Miss Whelan • selectors, Mesdames Mor rison and Wallace; Ties Committee. Mesdames Smith and R. Brown; dele■'■‘ate to centre. Mrs U. Brown. ■ A i,earty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring president, Mrs Wood. . Mrs and Mrs James Chapman, of Burkes-Sl. Leonards, entertained a number, of;.guests in the Strand- Salon on .Monday evening, to', celebrate the twenty-first birthday of their .daughter, Dorothy, Owing, to the indisposition of Mrs Chapman. Dorothy, assisted by her sister, Alice, welcomed the guests _in the reception room. .Included "amongst the many guests was the mayor of West Harbour, who later in the evening proposed the health of Miss Chapman. Items were given during the evening hv Miss Phyllis Eckhou and Mr John Galloway, while the rest of the evening was spent in dancing and games. Mr A. Wright Christchurch) acted as M.C. A sump Uious. supper was provided, and the usual toasts honoured. During the cutting of the cake, Mr Chapman presented Ins laughter with a gold key. The guest of honour looked most charming in 11 frock of white windswept velvet, with shoes and gloves to match,, while her sister, Alice wore a frock of pink wind-swept satin, • with shoes and gloves to match. Other "nests includedMr and Mrs E. T. Moller. Mrs Thorpe, Mr and Mrs Hamilton, Misses E. Todd, K. Rckhoff, S. Connor, P. Galloway, L. Ellis, M. Connor, N. Ncwey, J. Pryde, J. Madell, R. Hardie, R. Connor, D. Madell, A. Riach, V. Currey,' J. Christie. Messrs H. Davies, J Connor, B. Cuthbortson, E. Chapman, J. Burnett. E. Hastings. D. Sinclair, A. Smith, C. Garland, S. Robert, C. Smith. The guest of honour received a number of cheques and beautiful presents, and a most enjoyable evening concluded with much gaiety.

The first staff dance of. the Self Help Co-op. to be held in Dunedin took place at the Embassy Hall last Tuesday evening, and proved a .successful and popular .function; • A programme of old /and new dances was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Among those present were Mr and Airs W. C. Whitworth, Mr and Mrs W. M'Tntyre, Mr and Mrs J. Davie, Mr and Mrs W. Griffiths, Mr ■"id Mrs V, W”son. Mr and 'Mrs J. D. Smith, Mr and Airs C. Shaw, Mr and Mrs P. Harbrnv. Mr and Airs Al'Ken-

" e. - Ir and Mr« Callister, Mr and Mrs Wc’sh. Air and Mrs Eggleston, Mr-. Gil' Misses V. Lamb, V. Gore, N. Wh.ce, E. Keane. AI. Stewart, Al. Davie. .1. Fergus; AI. Griffiths. L. Kennedy, H. Smith. Ti Watson, D. Thomp°on, I. M'Kenaie. AI. Perry. J; Perry. M. Perks. AI. Atkinson, M. Yomi' ,T , D. Anderson. E. Lights, G. Birchall, K. Birchall. L. Brownlie, G. Buckland, Messrs R. Halley. B. Goldie, I?. Griffiths, .J. Hai-die, R. Grimwood, T. Atkinson. .]. Kennedy, L. Gill, .1. Callister, H. Alndigan, E. APKenzie, R. Burrow, A. Austin, W. Keenan, C. Cocklnirn, H. Robinson, A. Alillar, J. Fergus, -I. Oldham, R. Arnold, E. APGrogov. R. Castle, A. Gill, F. Bunting, B. Gill. W. Pyott ; F. Smith, A. Martin, V. (Tawshaw. V.. Campbell. R. Alullinger, A. Gillies, R. Stewart, L. Bortcnshaw. L. Kennedy, R. Arnold, and S. Lockhart.

On Tuesday evening the literary circle of the Otago Women’s Club listened with great interest to a lecture on ‘ Rqman Women,’ given by Miss M. 1. Turnbull. This lady has a happyway of approaching her audience, her ) manner being unhurried and her voice low and pleasant; and the way in which she presented her facts in. a garnishing of quotation illustration, and “ asides ” was decidedly ’ attractive. The fact that people instinctively shrink from the thought of the Imperial Roman matron in her splendour and virtue was one that had to be taken into consideration by the lecturer, who explained it as being due to three main causes —the transformation of Rome from a simple agricultural State to a great empire; the influence of Greek literature which taught the Romans love of rhetoric; and the ideal of stoicism borrowed from Greek philosophy.' Her descriptions of the women of literature and history, however, were so aptly chosen that the impression given to the audience was that the Roman woman was a very human creature, the women presented including characters fhom the comedian Plautus —both matrons and otherwise from the letters of Cicero and Pliny, and from history, especially the noble Livia and her ignoble step-daughter Julia. Miss Turnbull also read some excellent extracts from ‘ The Boy Through the Ages ’ (Dorothy M. Stewart) and ‘Marius the Epicnnan (Walter Pater)., At the Close of the evening Mrs Eastgate. who had introduced Miss Turnbull, called upon Mrs J. Williams to express the thanks of the circle to her for her dehghttul and educational talk. The meeting ended in a social way.

Mrs A. C. Matheaon and Miss Soott were joint hostesses at a most interestin" picture party, held at the Otago Women’s Club on Thursday evening, when upwards of 100 guests gathered to view the moving pictures ot their recent trip to India. Mrs Mathoson wore for the occasion a frock of cinnamon georgette, banded with fur, and Miss Scott a frock of raspberry satin. The trip, which was a most interesting one, occupied about four months, and commenced at Bluff, from which port the Narbada steamed up the east coast of Australia to' Newcastle, then up the Queensland coast to Cape i orke, inside the Great Barrier Reef, .where it is necessary to carry a special pilot. Passing on through many u ands they reached Thursday Island where the tropical trees were ranch admired. Through the Aratura and Sunda sea thev reached Java, where a niost niter’ esting time was spent and where many beautiful films were taken. Chenbon, a Dutch island, was next visited, where the population is mostly native and which proved very interesting to tne travellers Thence to Sumatra, and finally, after steaming 180 miles up the Hooglv River they reached Calcutta, and visited also other towns in India The return journey was made via Kan goon, Singapore, and the -,Malaccn Straits to Penang. In these lattei places much interesting, shopping was done. From Samarahg they steamed through the Whitsunday, passage to Auckland. The temperature during this part of the journey was 99dcg, and suddenly dropped to 40deg in Auckland, much to the discomfort of our tourists. The trip was of a most interesting nature, and the guests were vastly en-tertained-to see so many films. Ihe movie camera has certainly done much to make such journeys of more than passing interest to the tourist.

' The Embassy Salon, with its cosy log fires and picturesque decorations, presented a gay appearance-on T'nday evening last, the occasion being the annual dance held by the Provident Li 1 e Assurance Company’s local Stan. During the evening items were contributed by, Mrs J Morgan. Mr L. M'Clelland (songs,, Mr A. Bonar (cello soloj.v Mr J. Baxter (humorous items). The aceompaniste was Miss Kathleen Whelan; Dancing was indulged in until the early hours of. the morning. The “ Lucky Spot , was won by Mrs J. Baxter and Mr Pern barton I Mr D. -Whelan made an efficient M.C. Among the guests present were noticed: —Mr and Mrs H. J Williams (the latter in blue sand crepe). Mr, and Mrs J; Stavenger (the lattei in black matalasse with lace), Mr and Mrs J- Buchan (black satin), Mr and Mrs E. Roberts (cherry charmeuse), Mr and Mrs J. Nelson (navy and rose floral georgette), Mr and Mrs B. Fraser (wine satin), Mr and Mrs S'. White (beaded black velvet), Mr and Mrs J. Baxter, (black silk maroeain and. lace). Mr and Mrs Tipping (violet satin beaute). Mr and Mrs Allan (black georgette and lace). Mr and Mrs. Abbott (burgundy satin beaute)., Mesdames Hargreaves(wind swept crepe). J. Morgan (lemon befrilled net), W. Cook (black satin beaute),. and Misses Moira M'Leiman (black satin), C. Larking (bottle areen chafmeuse velvet). Kathleen Whelan (old gold satin, trimmed 'l’own fur,. Burden (blue floral voile:, K. M‘Kee (inarbon satin), M. Healey (green windswept satin), L. Anderson (midnight blue and silver lame), E. Woodward (shell pink organza), N. Gullen (Wellington, green. floral georgette, organdie trimmings), Bacon (blue satin). M M'Neill (blue floral taffeta) Robins (black georgette and lace), M. Johnstone (black ring velvet), Maira Brookes (blue frilled'georgette), Messrs D. Whelan. W. Brookes, A. J. Dowling. L. M'Clelland. D. Bacon, R. Grant, J. Anderson, J. Farnuar, W. Abbott. L. Roberts, A. Bonar, W. Carroll, L. Smytbe. C. Jackson. Pemberton, and J. Baxter. A Russian Farewell. The reserved farewell of Englishmen apparently has no appeal for Air Left' Pouisbiioft', the Russian pianist, whose cordiality of manner has charmed many New Zealanders during his tour of the dominion. When Mr Pouishnoft said farewell to Air Maurice Ralph at the Christchurch railway station on Wednesday evening before leaving for the north, he chose the traditional manner of his people, and , placing-his ; i!’nds on Mr Ralph’s shoulder, lightly blew a- kiss on each cheek. A party of friends watched the departure of Xlr Pouishnoff, Mr Horace Stevens (the singer who has accompanied him on his tour), and the impresario, Mr Hugo Larsen. Mr Ralph was the advance ’•’"oager for the tour of New Zealand,

Toleration of University Women. The subject presented to the audience at last night’s meeting of the eu Zealand Federation of University Women (Otago branch), in the women's common room of the Aleclica! SchAo! was 'The History of Russia.’ Aliss Hypatia Johnson, and Miss Alargo; Garrett being in charge. The speakers were introduced by Aliss Alarion Fyfe (president), and, in the short thne available acquitted themselves _creditably by covering the whole _ period of Russian history from barbaric times to the present day. Miss Johnson took the first half of the talk. Aliss Garrett the second, both being accorded a hearty vote of thanks-on the conclusion of their difficult task. During the evening Miss Lucy Morton gave a resume of the work of federations in other parts of the world, and Airs W G. Reid a report on .a previous meety ,-f the National Council of Women.

BALL AT KAURU HILL. •The annual ball held under the auspices of the spinsters of Kauru Hill was held in the local hall on Wednesday evening, and attracted a large gathering of residents of the district, as well as visitors from Oamaru and Hampden. The hall was gaily decorated for the occasion in red and white streamers, which harmonised with the dresses of the ladies to create a veryfine effect Much credit is due the organising secretary (Miss M. Rowe), who. with an energetic committee, was largely responsible for the success of the function During the evening novelty dances were introduced, and were much enjoyed. The winners of the lucky spot ams Monte Carlo waltzes were Miss Newlands and Mi Campbell and Miss Pringle and Mr Miller re spectively Excellent music was sup plied by Ilae’s Orchestra, while the floor was capably controlled by Mr J. Greaney. Among those present were; —Misses N Kearney, flame satin; E Wharton, gold lame georgette; G Kelchcr, cherry matalasse; M. Newlands, purple satin; C. Minty T , black windswept satin; B. Malcolm, floral crepe de chine: K. MTverney, floral organdie: M. Rowe, wine satin; F. M'lverney, pink organdio; I. Mather, floral velvet; R. Mather, georgette serge; E. Hughes, blade velvet; C "M'Neil, floral taffeta; D. Kerton, peach satin; M. Kerney, flame satin; G. Sell nellc, blue georgette; M. Glen," pink floral georgette; W. E. Chapman, black velvet; P. M'lverney, pink organdie; J. Pringle, windswept satin; Flora Newlands, blue malalasse; D. Newlands, black windswept satin; M. Dillan, flame crinkle crepe; M. Wharton, wine windswept satin; .J. Newlands, green satin; M Buzan, pink organdie ; Ti, Stamford, orange satin; M. Mulligan, green velvet; B. Maider, • cream crepe de chine.