SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21992, 30 March 1935, Page 22

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that items intended for Wednesday’s ‘ tstar ’ must be iu 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. Miss Denniston has left for the north ea route to England. Miss Honor Carswell left on Friday for Hawke's Bay, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Stephens and Mr and Mrs F. H. Ferguson are spending the week-end in Invercargill.

Mrs William Thompson (Stewart Island) is the guest of Lady Sidey.'

Mrs T. G. Scoular and Miss Piper left on Friday on a trip to the Eglinton Valley.

Miss Lexio Macarthur left to-day for Fairlie, where she will be the guest of Mrs Talbot.

The engagement is announced of Elizabeth Milne (Betty), second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Dudley, of Arrowtown, to John Stephen, only son of Mr H. S, Reid, of Mornington.

On Saturday last forty guests assembled at the Trades Hall to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Jessie Taylor. Dancing, games, and musical items .were enjoyed by those present.

Miss V. F. Sheddan, vice-principal of Columba College, will leave on Saturday nest (April 6), for England, where she intends to take the vacation course at either London University or the Sorbonne, Paris, specialising in the French language and literature.

Mrs Leonard Black was hostess at a three-table bridge party on Wednesday evening, at her residence, Roslyu, given as a farewell to Miss Honor Carswell, prior to her departure for Hawke’s Bay. Other players were— Mrs Ralph Sleigh, Mrs Stuart Sidey, and the Misses M. Bridges (Timarn), B. Thomas. (Wellington), Isobel Reid, Betty Black, Dorothy Scoular, Margot Garrett. Lorraine Sidey, and Daphne Chrystall.

The Port Chalmers Golf Club held a' very enjoyable trump-whist drive at the Currie street Hall on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance and the evening was a pronounced success. At the conclusion of the “ drive ” a dainty supper was served by the ladies, and the prizes were presented, the winners being—Ladies; First prize Miss B. Findlay, ladies’ consolation prize Miss M. Andrew. Gents—First prize: Mr C. Osborn, gents’ consolation prize Mr K. Roy.

During the stay-of the H.M.S. Sussex at Port'Chalmers the local branch of the N,nvy League will entertain the petty officers and men at a dance in the Concert Chamber on Monday evening. On Tuesday a small dance which had been arranged for the officers in tho R.N.V.R. headquarters, will now take place in the Tudor Hall. A special committee has been formed to organise' tho two dances, consisting of Mesdames E. S. Watson, R. S. Black, Gerald Fitzgerald, W. 0. M'Kellar, and L. Macassey. Any member of the Navy League wishing to attend the dance on Tuesday should get in touch with one of the members of the committee.

A successful and pleasant “ gift evening ” was held at the residence of Mrs W. A. lies, Bay View road, South Dunedin, on Tuesday last in honour of Miss Mary Thomas, whoso wedding is to take* place at Easter. The majority of those present were members of the Rescue Lodge, International Order of Good Templars, Miss Thomas being the Past Chief Templar and an energetic and efficient officer. During the evening solos wore rendered by Sister •M'Whatlee, M. Coates, and Mrs S. Thomas. Elocutionary items were given by Sister E. Duncan. Sisters Mrs J. Morwood and M. Dougal acted as accompanists. Bros. R. Mercer and W. A. lies conveyed the congratulations and best wishes of those present to Sister Thomas.

Tile residents of Wakari met on Tuesday evening to say good-bye to Mr and Mrs J C. Smith and family, Mr Smith having been appointed rector of Lawrence District High School. Mr C. Robinson (chairman) paid a tribute to Mr Smith’s ability as a teacher and his popularity in the district, and asked Mr and Mrs Smith to accept two fireside chairs as a token of esteem from their friends in the district. Mr Smith’s reply was in characteristic happy vein. The following contributed to an enjoyable programme arranged by Mr James Simpson, Mrs Simpson accompanying Song. Mr R. G. Simpson; violin solo. Miss M'Cormick; cornet solo, Mr A. Bolton; solo, Master (Uaridge; recitation and song, Miss N. M‘Kce; humorous items, Mr W. M'Kce; whistling solo, Mr P. Ramage.

In spite of the bad day, there was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Sawyers Bay Women’s Institute. Mrs Latta. who presided, thanked all for helping to make the meetings so enjoyable.. The following office-bearers were elected: —Committee, Mesdames Al'Abater, Treloar, Begbie, Nelson, Lynn, Johnstone. Pettigrew (2), Brighton, and Latta; president. Mrs Treloar ; vice-president, Mrs Begbie; secretary, Mrs Nelson; treasurer, Mrs J. Pettigrew; Press secretary, Mrs Latta. Mrs Pettigrew had the highest mark.-, for the year, Mrs Latta and Miliar being second. The meeting dosed with the singing of the National Anthem, and a vote of thanks to the retiring president carried with acclamation.

A delightful party in the form of a “ pantry ” evening was given in the Purakanui School Hall last Saturday night by Mrs E. V. Smith to wish her sister, Miss Dorothy Al'Cutcheon, every happiness in her forthcoming marriage. The evening was spent in .games and dancing. Items were rendered by Mrs H. M'Cutcheon, Miss M'Lellan, Mr E. V. Smith (solos), Mrs W. M'Cntchetm (accordion solos), and Mr J. Anderson (Scotch reel). On behalf of Miss M'Cutcheon Mr D. Key thanked those present for the many useful gifts received. The guests included Mr and Mrs H. Anderson, Mr and Mrs. W, Smith, Mr and Mrs H. Niven, Mr and Airs A. Al'Connachie, Air and Airs Hodge, Air and Airs A. Al'Cutcheon, Mr and Mrs Currie, Air and Airs H. Al'Cutcheon, Mr and Airs AV. nl.'Cutcheon, Mr and Airs B. Matheson, Mr and Airs J. Anderson, Mrs E. M'Cutcheon, and Mrs Key, Misses M'Lellan, Gibb, M'Gee, Law, Jacobs, Smith, Niven, and Currie, Alessrs M'Cutcheon, White, Driver (2), Anderson, Long, and Carpenter. Air E. V. Smith was AI.C., while Air F. Driver supplied the music.

On Tuesday evening last a social gathering was held in the North-east Valley Presbyterian ehurch in honour of the deaconess, Sister Lysbeth, who had completed twenty-one years of service in that district. The Rev. N. 11. Oakley, minister of the church, was in the chair, He welcomed those who had gathered, and spoke of the faithful service rendered by Sister Lysbeth,, mentioning that the large number present, despite the stormy night, showed how much her work was appreciated f and how much her influence was felt. They had met in a spirit of gladness and thankfulness to honour their sister. Letters were read from Bister Margaret and the Rev. George Miller, and greetings were received from Dr and Mrs Comrie and the Girls’ Auxiliary Central Committee, Speaking on behalf of the office-bearers Mr D. S. Death referred to the prayerful interest Sister Lysbeth had taken in the whole work of the church, and especially to her intense interest in all phases of missionary activity. Mr W. G. Lumley feelingly spoke on behalf of the congregation, stressing the sister’s great devotion ' to duty, and instancing her outstanding work during the war period, the influenza epidemic, and such occasions. Other speakers were: Mrs Blackie, who was superintendent of the Women’s Training Institute when Sister Lysbeth was appointed to North-east Valley; Master Billy Robertson, on behalf of the Busy Bees; Mrs F. Wright, P.W.M.U.; Mrs J. Houston, women’s organisations; and Miss D. Moss, youth organisations. Messrs W. H. Adams, G. Manson, R. K. Macfie, and R. H. Robertson also spoke. The presentation of a cheque from the congregation was made by the minister. In rising to reply, Sister Lysbeth was greeted with loud applause'. She said it had been a great joy to her to have served the church so long'. She thanked all who had spoken for their good wishes and the congregation for kindness expressed by its gift. A basket of choice flowers was then presented to sister by Mrs Bayne and a bouquet to Sister Laura by'Mrs J. Houston. A feature of the social was the cutting of the large cake surmounted by twenty-one candles. During the evening items were given by Miss Moss (solo), Miss Macdonald and Mr Macfie (pianoforte duet), Miss Newey (recitation), and Miss Rush (’cello solo). Supper brought a happy gathering to a close.