WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 21811, 29 August 1934, Page 12

WOMAN’S WORLD

By Diana.

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? In the latter case they must be brief. Engagement notices must be signed by one, and where possible, by both of the parties concerned.

Miss C. Talbot, Fairlie, is the guest of Mrs Holden Mirams, Anderson’s Bay.

Madame Winnie Fraser loft this morning for Oamaru. Mrs Norton Oram, Roslyn, left on Monday morning for Hastings.

Mrs W. L. N. Dearsley, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister. Miss B. Oram, High-gate, Miss Isohel M'Donald, Waimate, is the guest of Miss Mary Reeves, Park street.

Miss D. Cox, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs O. Gordon Cox, Roslyn.

Misses Paterson and Meldrum, of Fairlie, are at present- spending a holiday in Dunedin, The Rev. E. Gardiner, St, Andrew’s, Invercargill, is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. L. Gardiner, Castle street.

Miss Joan Fraser left on _ Monday for Oamaru, where her marriage will take place to-morrow.

Miss Dorothy Thiekett, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs W. Garrett, Clyde street.

Miss Marie Raven, Ashburton, is the guest of Mrs M'Ewan, Maitland street. .

The engagement is announced of Margaret, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Barnett, Queenstown, to William, only son of Mr and Mrs G. H. R. lies, Dunedin.

Miss Lillian White and Miss Ines Hunter, who are in town for the Home Science Conference, are the guest of Mrs W. A. Scott, Heriot row.

Mrs H. D. Tennent was hostess at a morning tea party on Monday at the Savoy, in honour of Miss Norah Martin. On Tuesday evening Mrs J. M. Samson gave an evening party at her home in St. Clair, also in Miss Martin’s honour. ,

Many friends were on the railway station this morning to farewell station this morning to farewell Miss Zeitha Johnstone, who left to catch the Wanganella at Wellington, for Melbourne, where she will join her sister, Miss Myra Johnstone; and continue her music education at the Melbourne Conservatoriuxn.

Mrs Gordon Cox gave a delightful party on Friday afternoon at her home in Sligo terrace in honour of Mrs Charles Wilson, formerly of Melbourne, whose marriage recently took place in Wellington.

The literary circle of the St. Clair Women’s Club held its fortnight meeting on Thursday evening. Mrs R. Gardner presided. _ After the usual business Mrs W. Prince gave a paper on ‘ Sir Walter Scott.’ Members read extracts from prose and poems by the same writer.

At the annual meeting of the Port Chalmers Ladies’ Bowling Club the following officers were elected:—President, Mrs W. Lang, vice-president, Mrs D. M‘Donald; secretary, Mrs C. Braithwaite; sole selector, Mrs W. Sutherland; delegate to the centre, Mrs C. Braithwaite: General Committee Mesdames Lang, McDonald, Braithwaite, F. Smith, J. Smith, Jack, Thorn, Johnston, Sutherland, Mathewson, and Miss Clark: Ties Committee, Mrs Jack and Miss Clark.

Reports of social functions will b» welcomed for this column. " Diana " will also answer ail reasonable questions relating to the home, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to her sex.

On Saturday the Women’s Auxiliary of the Douglas Social Credit Movement in Dunedin held a very successful party in Wilson Hall to celebrate the third anniversary of the Douglas Movement in Dunedin. The hall was artistically arranged as a drawing room, and was beautifully decorated with spring flowers and gum tips. There was an attendance of about 250 members and friends from all branches in and around Dunedin. 'Short addresses on the Douglas proposals were given by Miss M. King and Rev. P. Paris. A pleasing programme of musical and elocutionary items was contributed by members. A sumptuous supper, a feature of which was the huge birthday cake with its three candles, was served' at the conclusion, of the evening. The lighting of the candles—symbolising truth, wisdom, and progress—was a most impressive little ceremony.

Rotarians and their wives foregathered in the Somerset Lounge on the evening of Saturday last. The object of the meeting together was to spend a few hours socially. This was fully realised, a most enjoyable and interesting time being spent. The guests were welcomed by the newlyelected president (Mr J. L. Salmond) and his wife, the latter wearing a becoming frock of wine georgette and lace. An excellent programme of mirth and music was arranged by Mr G. P. Cameron and his committee, the musical portion, being under the direction of Mr A. Walmsley. Well-known favourite airs from Gilbert and Sullivan operas were delightfully rendered by Messrs Walmsley, Mackenzie, and Tuckwell, the audience joining heartily in . the choruses. A recitation by Miss Mackenzie was well received. One feature of the evening wag four impromptu speeches by prominent Rotarians, and later a very cleverly acted charade was presented by three members of the club. A dainty supper was served, and the proceedings closed with the singing of ‘ Anld Lang Syne ’ and the National Anthem,

Mr and Mrs G. A. Coughlan gave a very jolly house dance on Monday evening in. Wain’s Hotel to celebrate the coming of age 'of their eldest daughter, Kathleen. Mrs Coughlan, wearing a frock of cherry pebbly crepe, received the guests, assisted by Miss Kathleen, who wore a charming frock of white crepe, the cape of which had a touch of black. She carried a beautiful bouquet, the gift of the staff of Wain’s, The lounge was cleared for dancing, and supper was served in the dining room, where the tables were beautifully arranged with spring flowers, a birthday cake with its twentyone candles, being the central decoration. The guest of the evening was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, and was literally showered with flowers.

Miss Mary Statham was the guest of honour at a gathering of the committee and members of the Otago Hunt Club on Saturday evening in the lounge at the Savoy, kindly placed at the club’s disposal by Mr Barling. The master (Mr J, E. Brunton), in presenting Miss Statham with, a handsome token of the members’ appreciation of her long and valued association with the club, referred to the loss the club was about to sustain by her marriage and departure for her new home in Fairlie. The vice-president (Mr J, M. Samson), the deputy master (Mr R. C. B. Greenslade), and several lady and gentlemen members referred in eulogistic terms to Miss Statham’s prowess and courage as a horsewoman, her popularity with all who had the privilege to make her acquaintance, and, above all, to her sportsmanship in her long connection with the Otago Hunt. Miss Statham, in making a very suitable response, expressed her deep sorrow in leaving the club and_ all those whom she had become acquainted with in the hunting field. She assured those present, however, that she would, not abandon - the sport of hunting, and would always take an active interest in the activities of the Otago Hunt Club.

The monthly meeting of the Otago branch, of the Federation of University Women took the form of a morning tea party, held in the Women’s Club on Saturday last. Members and visiting delegates to the Home Science reunion spent a pleasant hour in social chat. . Miss Marion Fyfe, president, wearing a suit of nigger brown with a beige spring hat, received the guests, and after tea introduced Miss Sheila Porteous, who, under the auspices of the federation, had been the first Barnard scholar from New Zealand, her appointment having been due to Dean Virginia Gildersleeve’s meeting Mrs Oleghorn (late principal of Archerfield) in America, and so forming the idea of having New Zealand applications for the Barnard scholarship. Miss Porteous had been away for a year. She thanked the federation for having made her appointment possible, and then gave a charming description of her experiences in America, describing the interesting people she had met while, away. _ Interesting visitors included Mrs Chilton (Christchurch), Miss Jean Forsyth, Betty Cornish, and Doris Wheatley (Wellington), Elma Turner (Palmerston North), Elma M'Carthy (Gisborne), Ethel Wilkin (Auckland), and Ida Tyson (Tasmania).

On Saturday night, in the Vedic Cafe, the Otago Basketball Association held a dinner in honour of the visiting tournament teams. In all, 350 players, delegates, and officials sat down to dinner. The mayor (the Rev. E. T. Cox) and Mrs Cox were also present. During the dinner seyeral toasts were honoured, and the trophies were presented to the winning teams—Wellington, Canterbury, Poverty Bay, and Marlborough. Vocal numbers were rendered by Mr and Mrs Davies, while Miss Rima Sutherland acted as toastmistress. Mrs Taverner welcomed the visitors and congratulated the winning teams. Mrs Muir, New Zealand president, presented the tropliies while the mayor presented the New Zealand Cup to the captain of the Wellington team. After the dinner the girls were the guests at a dance given by the members of the Otag'o team in the Gardens Kiosk. On Sunday afternoon the girls were taken for a motor drive to Outrani and round to St. Clair, and later all met at the Vedic, where tea was served. A church parade was held in the evening at First Church, and the teams departed for, their various destinations on Sunday night and Monday mornings

Miss Cecil Hall, of Auckland, who is judging the dancing sections at the Dunedin Competitions, has been renewing many old associations in Dunedin, where she spent several years prior to her departure for Europe, where she studied under the foremost teachers of the terpsichorean art. A happy meeting took place at Mr Eus-sell-Wood’s studio on Eriday, where, in pleasant surroundings, Miss Hall was greeted hy a few friends. Those present were Mrs E. C. Reynolds, Mrs W. A. Flavell, Mrs Angus Gordon, Mrs Hugh Speight, Mrs John Macpherson, Mrs E. S. Wilson, Mrs H. D. Tenuent, and Miss M. Flavell.

On Saturday evening “ Sandringham,” Smith street, was the scene of a delightful party, taking the form of a musical evening given by Mr and Mrs Axel Newton. The first part of the evening was devoted to vocal solos and duets, 'cello solos, pianoforte duets, and Gatty’s plantation choruses. After supper reminiscences, anecdote, and story whiled away the time, the happy party breaking up about midnight. Those present included Mesdames A. W. Martin and A. Johnston, Misses Alison Black (Timaru), D. Johnston, H. Robinson, Dales, Aspray ; and S. Newton, Messrs A. W. Martin, Lloyd Martin, C. R. Williamson, J. Bartrum, A. Birse, and E. Newton.

The Wakari branch of the Otago Home Economics. Association held its meeting on Wednesday at Mrs Penman’s residence, Kaikorai. _ Mrs Lamond presided, and nominations were received for the various offices. ' . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs Bauld (re-elected); vice-presidents, Mesdames Oubitt and Tweedie; secretary. Miss A. Henry; treasurer, Mrs Lamond. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Lamond for taking the nominations. The president introduced the lecturers—the Misses May and Agnes Henry—who gave a very interesting and enjoyable practical demonstration on the making of lamp shades. • A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speakers of the ' evening, also the hostesses, Mesdames Topping, Penman, and M'Noe.

The eighth annual meeting of the central branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Y.M.C.A. on Thursday, Mrs Aslin presiding. After the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet the election of officers took place, the president (Mrs Aslin) being re-elected; vice-presidents, Mrs Highet and Mrs Rout; treasurer, Mrs Bond; secretary, Mrs Pinfold; committee—Mesdames Millar, Lawrence, Duff, and Tuckwell; Musical Committee, Mrs H. C. Campbell and Mrs Hartley. Social Committee— Mesdames Leatham, Marr, Wraight, and Scott. A progress report of the activities of the league from its inception was then given by Mesdames Merrington, North, Ross, and Park. During the afternoon a musical programme and afternoon tea were very much enjoyed.

The annual meeting of the St. Clair Women’s Club was held on Monday, the president (Mrs W. J. Williams) occupying the chair. The following members were elected to office for the 1935 session:—President, Miss M'Dougall: vice-presidents, Mrs A. S. Dalgleish and Mrs J. Brook; secretary, Mrs R. M'Naughton; treasurer, Mrs G. 'S. Warwick; General Committee—Mesdames G. W. Johnstone, W. Turnbull, L. Withers, W. Speight, and Chas. Thomson ; Auxiliary Committee—Mesdames Hervey, E. H. Ombler, L. 6. Wilson, and L. Seehof; Supper Committee, Mesdames W. Strachan and C, H. Gatehouse. The entertainment of members on this occasion had been arranged by Mrs. 0. P. Williams, and the programme opened with a vocal duet rendered by Mesdames M. Manning and 0. P. Williams. This was followed by a short talk on ‘ H. W. Longfellow ’ by Mrs O. P. Williams, illustrated by tableaux from the poet’s works: These were ‘ Maidenhood ’ (Mrs Alec Smith), ‘Hiawatha’ (Mrs W. Daglish), and ‘ Evangeline ’ (Miss Ruth Routledge). Mrs J. R. Bode rendered several Maori songs in costume, and the concluding item on the programme was a one-act play, ‘ The Impostor,’ by Mary Scott, the characters being capably acted by Mesdames L. Withers, 0. Williams, W- Daglish, Alec Smith, J. R. Bode, and Miss R. Routledge. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs P. J. Green to Mrs Williams and the ladies assisting -her for a most enjoyable entertainment. The serving of supper concluded the even ing.