SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22083, 17 July 1935, Page 12

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 latter case they must be brief.

Miss Mary Ritchie left yesterday on a visit to Suva. Mrs and Miss Mondy are visiting Auckland.

Miss May Barron left this morning to spend a short holiday in Otago Central.

Miss Greta Runnerstrum left at the week-end for Palmerston North.

Mr and Mrs Colin Speight, of Ohai, Southland, have returned from a visit to Australia.

The engagement is'announced of Barbara Helen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Oswin, of Gore, to John Harold, elder son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Chapman, of Musselburgh.

Lady Sidey left yesterday morning for the north to attend _as acting Dominion president the various provincial conferences of the Plunket Society. Mrs Douglas Barron, of Foxton, who has been the guest of Miss Vida Barron at her flat in Albany street, returned north this morning. Misses M. Walker and L. Carter, of Hillgrove, who have been the guests of Mrs K. Mitdhell, St. Clair, left by car this morning for Queenstown. Mrs R. A. Ewing was “at home” on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at her residence, High street, in honour of her daughter, Miss Helen Ewing, whose marriage will take place early next month.

An engagement is announced between Jessie M-Pherson, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Chilcott, of Manor Placd, and Alan Bruce, fourth son of Mr and Mrs E. Kerr, of Baker street. Cavcrsham.

At the wek-end a number of members of the Balclutha _ pjay-reading circle motored to Dunedin, and after spending a very pleasant afternoon as the guests of Miss Ewing, at her home in High street, returned south in the evening.

The members of the Taieri branch of the Women’s Institute w;ho took advantage of the opportunity given to view the Maori arts and crafts at the Otago Museum, spent a most enjoyable evening. Mr H. D. Skinner gave a very interesting and _ instructive talk about the various exhibits. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Gillan.

After the final performance on Saturday evening the committee of the Drama League entertained all those who had taken part in the festival to supper in the Somerset Lounge. Performers had the opportunity of meeting the judge Mr Bernard Beeby and discussing their work with him. In a charming 1 speech the president, _ Miss Bessie Thomson, thanked the judge, the D.I.C. Orchestra, under Mr C. A. Martin, and the Press for their help in making the festival such an outstanding success.

The Roxburgh branch of the Women’s Institute met on Wednesday last, Mrs Graham presiding. A talk given by Mrs Wingfield on the writer Mary Scott was much appreciated. Miss M. Kinaston was elected as delegate to attend the dominion conference. A competition, the best apron from a flour bag, resulted in Miss M. Paterson being first, with Mrs Robertson and Mrs Cole second and third respectively. Articles which were in the W.I. hay at the Winter Show were on exhibition. A delightful afternoon tea was provided by the hostesses.

After the performance in connection with the British Drama League festival on Friday evening Miss Bessie Thomson, president of the Otago branch, entertained between 50 And 60 gUOStfi at supper at her home in Albert street. A warm fire, and beautiful flowers helped to make a happy atmosphere. The guests had an opportunity of meeting Mr Bernard Beeby, who as judge had helped greatly to make the festival the success it proved to be. Mr Beeby has the naturalness of the born actor, and is delightful and interesting to meet. Among those present were Sir Percy and Lady Sargood, Lady Sidey, Mr and Mrs Maurice Myers, Mrs Richard Hudson, Dr and Mrs Williams, Mr and Miss Brough, Dr and Mrs Harty, Miss May Barron, Mrs Bannerman (Gore), Mrs Smcaton, Messrs Stuart Macpherson, Richard White, John Ash, Russell Napier, David Wright, Philip Nevill, and many others.

I The Fete Nationale of France was celebrated in the Somerset Lounge on Monday evening. Dr Thompson, president of the French Club, and Mrs Thompson received the guests to the number of about 40, among those present being Madame Bellugue and Madame Saldaigne, Mrs Connor, Mrs King, Miss Henrietta Allen, Miss Whitehead, Miss Frances Ross, Mrs Mackie Begg, Miss Vida Barron, Dr de Monchaux, and a number of students. ■ The items were songs by Mrs Beau- ! mont, accompanied by Mrs Bell, and ! by Miss Margaret Elder, accompanied by Miss M'Quilkan, two trios by Misses Fraser, Wycherley, and Hobson, and a ! ninno solo by Dr de Monchaux. Dr Thompson gave a short address in French, on the origin and meaning of die celebration. The evening concluded with dancing.

The Holy Cross branch of the Mothers’ Union held its monthly meeting in the schoolroom on July 11, Mrs Cummings presiding over a good attendance. Preceding the meeting, the Mothers’ Union service was conducted by the vicar in the church. The speaker (Rev. W. A. Harablett) gave a most inspiring address, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, after which tea was served. The meeting closed with prayer.

The annual meeting of the Port Chalmers Women’s v Christian Temperance Union was held on Thursday last at the home of the president (Mrs G. P. Mirams;. Miss Johnstone led the devotional exercises, and various reports dealing with the union's activities were adopted. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mrs G. F. Mirams; vice-presidents Mrs Tait, Misses Mawson and Farquhurson; secretary, Mrs N. Tressider; treasurer, Mrs M. Smillio; devotional leader, Miss Johnstone; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs G. F. Mirams, with Mrs Tressider n» assistant; ' White Ribbon ’ agent. Mrs Farquharson. After a very interesting talk by Mrs Gain, one of the oldest temperance workers in Dunedin, afternoon tea was served, bringing to a close an enjoyable and profitable afternoon. The president (Mrs Mirams) was the recipient of a beautiful 1 bouquet from the members, who, supplemented their gift with speeches appreciative of her work in the interests of the union.

Mrs W. N. Benson, speaking at the July meeting of the Womerq Teachers’ Association, pave a most interesting talk on conditions in England. In a delightfully informal manner she told how the depression, with its attendant evil of unemployment,.had affected the different parts of England, crippling whole villages and even large manufacturing towns. The plight of the older people, unable to adapt themselves to new conditions and different types of work, was very sad. A more hopeful atmosphere prevailed where the younger people had been “ transplanted ” to places where new industries had sprung up. Another bright feature was the improvement in housing conditions and tho removal of the slum tenements. Mrs Benson spoke also of the position of women in the business and professional world to-day, instancing examples of the antifeminist \feeling which is evident in many parts of the world. Miss E. Sutherland, on behalf of members, thanked Mrs Benson for an interesting and thought-provoking address.

A large number of guests gladly accepted the invitation of Miss .Black to meet Mr E. C. Carter, secretary-gene-ral for the Institute of Pacific Relations, and Mrs Carter at Archerfield on Sunday afternoon. After tea had been served in the drawing room Miss Mary Teviotdnle delighted everyone with her singing, her accompanist being Miss Elsie Searle. Sir James Allen then introduced Mr Carter, who gave a most interesting and informative address on some aspects of the institute’s activities in such widely different countries as Japan, China, and Russia. Questions were asked, which Mr Carter answered in a most lucid manner, and in this way those privileged to be present were able to obtain a great deal of information. Among the guests were Sir James and Lady Allen, Mr and Mrs H. P. Kidson, Mr and Mrs M'Nab, Dr and Mrs Iverrtch, Dr and Mrs Mullin and Miss Mullin, Mrs and Miss Blackmore, Dr Elizabeth Gregory, Mr and Mrs Foote, Mr Al'Kinnon and Dr Siedeberg Al'Kinnon, Professor and Mrs Benson, Dr and Mrs Fisher, Mrs Denton Leech, Mr M. M'Clymont, Mr W. W. Bridgman, Miss Lynn, Dr and Mrs Monheimer, Miss Ashworth, Mr and Mrs Morrell, Mr Thomas, Dr Muriel Bell, Mr and Mrs F. B. Adams, Mr and Mrs Garth Gallaway, Dr and Mrs Andrew Begg, and Misses Teviotdale, Searle, Mitchell, Chomley, Johnston and Partrdge.

Tomahawk branch of the Women’s Institute celebrated its first birthday party on Saturday evening, July 6, when there was a large gathering of members and friends, including visitors from Green Island, Mosgiei, Macnndrew Bay, and Dunedin. The first part of the programme consisted of games and a well-arranged concert, comprising elocutionary, vocal, and instrumental items. A short sketch, ‘ Mrs Malone Visits the Doctor,’ and a oneact comedy, ‘ A Happy New Year,’ were given by members of the drama circle. Prior to being served the birthday cake was piped) in by Mr R. M'Kenzio, _of Wylliq’s Crossing, who also contributed a pipe selection. The following representatives from sister institutes took part in the cakecutting ceremony:—Mesdames Sproale (Taieri), Wilkie (Green Island), and Gibson (Macandrew Bay), each lady prefacing her part of the ceremony with an appropriate little speech. During the second portion _of the programme a very attractive song and tap dance scene, ‘ The Little Dutch Mill,’ was presented by Miss Ethel Todd .and party. The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing, the music being supplied by Mrs T. Dickson, Messrs G. Mack and J. Harbrow. The following are the names of the artistes who kindly helped to make the concert so successful: —Misses Sumner, Keown, and Brunton, Mesdames Sproale, Brunton, Mack, Simon, Mathieson, Smith, Dickson, and Smaill, and Messrs R. M'Kenzie and C. Mack.

The O.K. Cafe presented a scene of gaiety and animation on the evening of Wednesday last, when the administrative staff of the Otago Hospital Board held its first dance. Bright music was provided by the Bandits Orchestra, and lucky spot and other novelties, including the popular statue fox trot, added to the enjoyment of tho evening, while an appropriate vocal item by Mr Mason was much appreciated. The committee is to be, congratulated on the outstanding success and brightness of its first venture, and a promise of another dance in the future has been made. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs Dove, Dr and Mrs Thomson, Mr and Mrs Jacobs, Mr and Mrs Priest, Mr and Mrs Gallaher, Mr and Mrs Warnock, Mr and Mrs Page. Mr and Mrs Hollingworth, Mr and Mrs Paul, Mr and Airs Fisher, Air and Airs Logie, Air and Mrs Glass, Mr and Mrs Gourloy, Misses J. priest, Kelly, Powle, G, Saxton, B. Ross, P. Neville, E. Crowley, J. Savage; R. Wood, AI. Driscoll, E. Al'Kee, D. Porteous, AI. Todd, Overton (2), E. Clarke, AI. Dyer, F. Campbell, E. Gotts, E. Browne, F. Cameron, N. Green, J. Cardno, J. Kerr, F. Tyson, F. Bringans, E, Campbell, N. Thomson, A. Stewart, E. Doak, M. Dunlop, D. Macfarlane, D. palziel, E. Barnett, B. Hickson, B. Oswin, M. Mooney. B. Kofoed, K. Macdonald, Ussher, Sidey, Adams, Harper, N. Blaney, I. Tyson, G. Molineaux, H. Dallas, Drs Monheimer, Gumming, Morrow, Dawson, Stevenson, Messrs Cherry, Roberts, Richards, Chapman, Steele (2), Cheyne, W. M'Connell, W. Reid,' J. Crowley, G. Edwards, L. Satterthwaite, R. Stark, G. Jolly, W. Alilnes, B. Spiers, E. Gumpatzes, A. Cameron, Sawers, D. Fogarty, J. Brunton,. H. Brook, G. Carroll, S. M'Connell, W. Tyson. Atatheson, Hardy, J. Fitzgerald, Garside, J. Smith, Archer, Graham, Porter, Aleggett, 11. Morrison, B. Mooney, P. Wales, and D. Martin.

Soccer Club Dance. The Caversbam Association Football Club held a very successful dance in the Caversham School Gymnasium on Saturday last, between 50 and 60 couples using a first-class floor to music supplied by the Palais Royal Dance Band. Mr F. Taylor officiated as M.C., and kept the dance going merrily. During the supper interval Mr T. Thorn thanked the patrons for the support given to the club. The Afonte Carlo prizes were won by Miss Leckie and Mr Al'Leod. The supper arrangements were in the hands of Mrs Pemberton, who was assisted by Airs A. Thorn and Misses Pemberton and Speirs.