SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21835, 26 September 1934, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that, items intended 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 tatter ease they must be brief. Fiigagoment notices must be signed bv one, and where possible by both, of tbe parties concerned.

.Mis Hugh Speight returned ou Monthly from ;i visit to Ha inner Springs. Mrs L. Boyd and Miss Coats left this morning for Sydney and Melbourne. Mrs Graham, Timaru, is at present on a visit to Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs 11. li. Stewart, Arthur street. Mr and Mrs L. G. T. Plowman, of Sydney, arc the guests of Mrs E, J. Smith, Mornington. Lady Allen and Miss Bona Allen left on Tuesday for Wellington, where they will spend some weeks. The engagement is announced of Winifred Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late .John M'Leod, Green Island, to Leslie Neil, only son of Miami Mrs Noil Marshall, O’Kain’s Bay, Christchurch. The engagement has been announced of Doris Pita, only daughter of Mrs Win. Baird and the late F. Hately, to Wilfred Frank, third son of Mrs 0. Taylor and the late Mr A. Taylor, both of Dunedin.

Mrs H. I{. Gibson, of Invercargill, will return south to-morrow, and will ho accompanied hy Mrs John Gibson, who will be her guest lor some months.

Miss M. JJownie Stewart arrived on Saturday from Wellington, accompanied by Mrs Annitago, South Canterbury, who is at present her guest.

Mr and Airs Percy Elworthy (South Canterbury), who have been visiting England, arc returning by the Uomnera, which is due in Wellington on Saturday.

Several very successful bridge parties have been given recently in aid of the literature fund of the League of Nations Union. Among hostesses wore Mrs Paton Dunlop and Airs E. M. Pegg.

Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe attended a reception given at the St. George Hotel, Wellington, on Friday night by members of the Wellington branch of the Overseas League. Lady Bledisloe wore a frock of pale cyclamen angel skin lace, and a panne velvet coat of a deeper shade, with white fur collar and cuffs. Lady Myers, wife of the president, wore a pale blue satin frock and shoulder cape. The Maori Hill branch of the League of Mothers met in the Sim Street Hall on Thursday, All’s Croe Brown presiding. Staff-captain Nelson spoke of the work of the Salvation Army in China, emphasising the noble work done by women there. A part song, ‘O Peaceful Night,’ was rendered by the choir. A vote of thanks, proposed by Airs 0. J. Begg. was accorded to Captain Nelson for his interesting address. Already many donations have been received towards the “ rummage sale ” which is to he held on Friday next in aid of the funds of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association. Further contributions may be loft on Thursday at Burns Hall, or will be called for if a ring is given to telephone 20-414. The sale will open at 10 a.m.

A happy time was spent by patrons of the Wembley Club on Saturday night, when there was a large attendance. Mr .1. M'Farlane and Miss Tui Northey contributed three delightful numbers, which were well received, Miss Northey wearing for this occasion a smart' frock of salmon-pink silk and lace. Prizes were awarded for various novelty numbers. Mr Jack Stevens was in good voice, and the singing of the various refrains gave great pleasure, especially ‘ Play to Me Gipsy.’ The music was supplied by the Sports Orchestra and the Footwarmers Trio. A plentiful supply of multi-coloured streamers thrown among the dancers gave the right finish to a delightful evening. The Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Methodist Church Hall, Queen’s drive, on Tuesday, September 18. There was a good attendance of members, and much appreciation was shown for the subject of flic evening, ‘Grown-up Fairy Tales,’ when some charming examples of these were recounted. Many beautiful flowers were brought, and Sirs Drain kindly offered to take these to the hospital. .Supper and social chat brought a pleasant evening to a close.

Tlie following is :i list ol 11 1 0 guests who have registered at the Hermitage during the past week : —Colombo: Major J. W. Oldfield, Mrs L. R. Dakcynie. Auckland: Mr and Mrs R. S. Scott. Wellington: Mr J’. Reeves. Dipton : Mr and Mrs P. Laing. Ashburton: Mr and Mrs It. Gluyas. Christchurch: Mrs E. C. Huic. Tekapo Station: Miss Lucy Wills, Miss M. S. Earn.sworth. Timaru: Mr P. Young, Air W. E. Renton, Miss L J. Allport, Air AV. Allport. Air H. Nevil-Smith, Airs J. K. Montague, Airs P. Hazelwood, Airs Davidson. Dunedin: Air G. C. Arras. Aliss At. Elliott, Air D. R. A 3 ‘Kay, Air L. Lumsden, Air Al. Reeves,, Air E. J. Hope.

Tlio Roxburgh Women's Institute holil its monthly meeting in the Town Hall supper room on {September 12. There was a largo attendance. Mrs Seolon (president) welcomed Mrs A.vson, the Otago provincial president, who gave an excellent address on the aims and objects ot the Women's institute. which was listened to with great pleasure by all. Mrs Paterson rendered a solo. At the dose of the meeting -Mrs Arson displayed some excellent articles made by institute members. Afternoon tea was dispensed and very much enjoyed. The competitions for the day wore:—A plain brown loaf: -Miss M. Kinaston 1, Airs Coles 2. A fancy brown loaf; Aliss Af. Kinaston 1, Aliss At. Paterson 2. A sugarbag apron: Aliss A. Shepherd 1, Aliss M. Kinaston 2. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a dose by the singing of the National Anthem.

The St. Andrew's Collegiate Expupils’ Club met in the Tudor Lounge on Monday evening, when members and their friends spent a pleasant time. Air W. JC Brugh delighted the audience with a talk on his visits to and experiences in cities and towns on the Continent. .Musical items by Aliss .Florence Pacoy and Aliss Until Aloore were much appreciated, and a play, ‘ The .Dear Departed,’ read by Mesdames Duthie and Heberts and Misses A. Morrell, ,K« Henderson, Al. Salmond, and L. Jeffreys, was most entertaining. Supper concluded the evening.

Lady Ferguson, as president of the executive of the Otago Women’s Club, gave a very enjoyable luncheon party to-day in the club rooms, in honour of those ladies who so kindly undertake the judging of the railway station gardens and others interested. The dining room was most charmingly decorated with bowls of spring flowers and forsytliia, the same flowers being used as the decoration for the luncheon table. Among those invited were Airs A. Leo Smith, Airs E. F. Duthie, Aliss Martin, Air Gerald Ferguson, and Alessrs Gibson and APKcnzie, of the Railway Department.

On Monday evening, at St. Dominic’s College, members of the various old girls’ associations of the city_ were entertained by the St. Dominic's oxPupils’ Association. The guests, who numbered -50, were received by the llev. Mother Prioress General and Mrs It. Boswell (president of the St. Dominic’s ex-Pupils’ Association), and represented the following associations:— St. Hilda’s, ArehcrfieJd, St. Philomena’s, Columba, High School, AustralGirton, and St. Dominic’s. The school hall, where the gathering was held, was decorated with the school colours of all the associations present, an;', at the top of the room, which had been arranged as a drawing room, were large bowls of spring flowers. Before the commencement of the programme Mother Prioress General, in welcoming the guests, expressed her great pleasure at the large and representative gathering present. A delightful programme was presented as follows:—St. Hilda’s, piano solo, June Evans; Anstral-Girtou, song. Airs Davidson; High School, recitation, Hazel M'Guirc; Golumba, piano solo, Marjorie M'Dowoll; St. Pliilmnemi’s, songs, Mnliie Fenton; Archorfield, recitation, Leonore MtKenzio; St. Dominic’s, violin solo, Julia Holmes. At the conclusion of the programme supper was served in the college dining hall.

On Tuesday evening a parly from the “ Stella AJusieale,” led by Signor and Signora Stella, appeared at the Alornington Alethodist Hall in answer to a very cordial invitation by the Rev. E. T. Cox, with the object of commemorating with a music festival the anniversary of the AJornington Church. The popularity of fhc musicale was demonstrated by tlie enthusiastic audience, which crowded the hall, and by the hearty reception given to each of the performers. The niusicale presented a very picturesque group upon the stage. Signor Stella was in excellent voice, and sang most acceptably. Solo items wore rendered by Airs Edw. Stone, Airs APFarlane, Aliases Vanda Duncan, Stella Smith, Ray Afantoll, dune Holmes, Elsie Green, Alice M'Alister, Beverley M‘Hoy, and Alessrs W. Prictor, C. Al'Guire, Afasters A. Wood and R. Kelly. Instrumental acompaniment by Aliss Anna Briasco (violin) and Signora A. Stella greatly added to the success of the evening.

An interesting function took place at the Stevenson and Cook Engineering Works last Friday night, when “ all hands ” gathered round to bid farewell to the secretary of the company, Aliss J. Thomson, who is leaving the firm on account of her approaching marriage. In opening proceedings, Air J- Scurr, the ehiiirmau of directors, stated how greatly ho regretted the necessity for saying good-bye to Aliss Thomson, albeit she was leaving them under such happy auspices. He desired to emphasise the fact that Aliss Thomson carried with her their cordial good wishes for her future welfare and warm appreciation of her efficient services. During the years she had boon with them Aliss Thomson had carried out her duties with outstanding success, her position had been at times a difficult one. hut she had always endeavoured to discharge her duties loyally, conscientiously, and with fairness ami justice to all. He asked her acceptance on behalf of the directors of a handsome chiming clock as a continual reminder of the pleasant years tliev had worked together and their good wishes for her future. Mr .1. Kncwstubb, the managing director, fully endorsed all that had been said, and added bis cordial appreciation of Aliss Thomson's work and character, and his best wishes for a happy future. All- E. H. Cock, on behalf of the staff and employees of the company, asked Miss Thomson’s acceptance of a ease of cutlery and silver, and also a set, of carvers as a tangible expression of their appreciation and regard and their best wishes for her future happiness. _ A somewhat humorous turn was given when a small boy was hoisted on to tlie tabh> and presented Aliss Thomson, on behalf of “ the boys.” with a girdle, and was beard to express the hope that the boys might some day taste of the scones baked thereon. ‘For Rim’s _ a Jolly Good Fellow ’ was enthusiastically" sung, the boys joining in voeiferon'slv. On the request of the recipient Air Drew expressed Aliss Thomson's thanks for the generous gifts and the kindlv expression of good wishes, also her warm appreciation of tlie kindness and help she bad experienced during Die years she bad been associated with them all.

A very enjoyable afternoon was spout at the V<;dic Cafe when the ladies of Logan Park Bowling Club entertained tii-cir retiring president, Airs Allies, aI, afternoon lea. The president, Airs APLennan, in a happy little speech, thanked Airs Allies for her untiring efforts during her term of office. Airs Aides suitably responded.

“ The best yet ” was the verdict ot Hie large number of members and friends who attended the social evening provided by the North-east Valley Bowling Club in its pavilion on Tuesday evening. Commencing with orchestral selections a pleasingly varied programme of instrumental and vocal items, dancing and competitions was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A feature of the evening was the novelty clotheshanging contest, which, after keen competition, was won by Air J. Coulter. The balloon race was won by Aliss Bultars, with Air Symou second, the guessing competition by Aliss Colbert and Air Peacock, the Aloiite Carlo waits by Air and Aliss Lotts, and Air and Airs Crawford were, the lucky couple in the spot waltz. Vocal solos 'wore contributed by Aliss Dunn, Aliss Al‘Donald, and Air Parker, and instrumental numbers bv Air Robb (saxophone) and Air Curreri (clarionet). A hearty vote of thanks to the performers, the orchestra, and the ladies who so willingly lent their services in the kitchen was carried by acclamation. Dance music was supplied bv Air Peacock and Air and Aliss APDonald, and the accompaniments wore in the capable hands of Aliss C- Colbert. Literary Circle, Otago Women’s Club. The animal meeting of this circle was held last evening, when the following officers were elected for the coming season: —Chairwoman, Airs 1C D. Nimmo; vice-chairwoman, Aliss Eileen Service; secretary and treasurer, Aliss A. APDougall; committee —Mesdames K. A. Ewing, C. B. BarI'OWC lough, W. J. Portoous, 1L 1Little, Aliases Al. Alay and L. Alortoii. An interesting evening was spent in discussing various books which members bad enjoyed. The following were reviewed:—‘The Fountain (Chas. Alorgan), Airs Hervey; ‘ Children of the Poor’ .(Anon.), Airs W. J. Williams; ‘ Marguerite Steen (Hugh Walpole), Aliss Farnic; ‘ Jalna Books.’ Airs Cowie; ‘Flutes of ShangJiai ’ (Aliln), Airs Campbell; ‘ High Rising ’ (Angela Therkoll), Aliss Ritchie ; 1 Aly Little World ’ (A. Weigall), Aliss Holland; ‘Flush’ (Virginia Woolf), Aliss Ross; ‘The Nights of London ’ (H. V. Alorton), Airs Rodgerson; ‘ Wonder Hero ’ (J. B. Priestley), Aliss APCarthy; ‘No Second Spring ’ (Janet Beith), Aliss Al'Dougall; ‘Anthony Adverse’ (Hervey Allen), Airs Eastgate; ‘Spur of Morning ’ (Alan Alulgan), Airs Ewing. This last book, which is only just published, is very interesting. It is Alan Mnlgan's first novel. In it he endeavours to picture the life of New Zealand thirty or forty years ago, the transition period when the country was moving out of the pioneering stage and great poltical issues divided society. There is a long and strenuous conflict between Liberalism and Conservatism, and his hero is a fiery young Radical, who enters politics at an early age and falls in love with a daughter of a wealthy Conservative who is a power behind the scenes. He lias attempted to depict town life in tin's now country, and also to show romance against the background of its lovely and majestic scenery. ’An endeavour is also made to contrast, sympallicrically and impartially,. English and colonial types as forces in the process of nation-making. There are also descriptions of New Zealand’s national game, Rugby football. The central figure is a brilliant wing three-quar-ter. Already the chapter devoted to a match in Eden between the ’Varsity and another club has been chosen for inclusion in an English collection of ‘ Thrilling Stories.’