SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22619, 10 April 1937, Page 28

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 bo brief. Miss Joyce Haggitt returned to Dunedin on Tuesday after spending an extended holiday in the North Island. Mrs Harper White, of Remuera, Auckland, who is visiting Dunedin, is the .guest of her mother, Mrs Geddes, Queen street, Mr and Mrs James Howes, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs Howes, George street, returned by car to their home jn Wellington during the week. Mrs F. Myers and Miss Olga Myers, of Moreau street, St. Kilda, accompanied by Mrs R. Orr, of Cargill road, have left on a visit to Napier. The Misses Betty and Joan Stewart, St. Leonards, left on Wednesday to stay with their aunt, Miss Trimble, Inglewood, Taranaki. Mrs W. Rutherford Petchell, of Wairoa, arrived on Wednesday to spend a vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs P. C. Reid, Montpellier. The engagement is announced of Olive Grace, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. M. Darling, Canongate, to John Oliver, third son of the late Mr W. J. Ward and Mrs Ward, Cochrane street, Mornington. The engagement is announced of Esther Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. C. Martin, Hassendean, Caversham, to Kenneth Charles, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Chambers, Hansen street, Newtown. Wellington. Recent Dunedin callers at New Zealand House, London, were Dr and Mrs D. H. Moir, Mr A. L. Stanton, Mr and Mrs F. Rawstron, Mrs A. Dibbs, Miss Irene I. Purvis, Miss F. E. M'Millan, Dr and Mrs C. Murray Arthur, Mrs L. and Miss Jane S. Hoover. Mrs James T. Martin and Miss Margaret Martin, who left on Tuesday for Wellington, were farewelled at the station by a large number of friends. Miss Noelice Martin will join her parents in a few months’ time. Mrs Marshall Macdonald left this morning for Kurow, where she will meet the committee of the children’s health camp from Oamaru v to view a camp site. Miss Marie Robinson, overseas demonstrator for'the Innoxa Beauty Products, who is spending a week in Dunedin to give personal demonstrations to D.I.C. patrons, is staying at Wain’s Hotel. Miss Callender entertained the committee of the Dunedin Hospital Guild at afternoon tea yesterday in the Otago Women’s Club as a farewell prior to her leaving on Tuesday next to take up her residence in Wellington. The engagement is announced of Kenneth, second son of Mr and Mrs K. Morrison, Heriot Row, Dunedin, and Olive, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. G. Martin, Prince Albert road, St. Kilda. The engagement is announced of Francis Richard, youngest son of Mr T. H. Thompson and the late Mrs Thompson, of Carnarvon street, Belleknowes, to Hypatia Inga, younger daughter of Mr H. P. Johnson and the late Mrs Johnson, of Duke street, Dunedin. On Friday Miss Ngaire James gave an enjoyable “wanted on.the voyage” afternoon at her home in Regent road in honour of Miss Billie Mitchell, who is shortly leaving for an extended tour of England and America. Mrs M. S. Primmer, of London, formerly of Dunedin, has had the honour of being asked to give a Talk at the 8.8. C., London, on ‘Making the Most of a Balcony,’ to form one of a series of talks on ‘ The Home of Today.’ “The Poplars,” Carey’s Bay, was the scene of a very pleasant social gathering on Monday evening, when Mrs Cyril Kerr, formerly Miss Drew Peters, was the guest of honour. Games and competitions were held, interspersed with musical items. The large number of residents present and the varied assortment of gifts received testified to the popularity of the bride. Mr and Mrs Kerr will make their home in Oamaru.

Lance-sergeant James Gibson Hodge, of the 12th Battery, who left New Zealand with the Coronation Contingent, is the son of Mrs G. B. Niven and the late Karl Fletcher Hodge, who was until his death in 1916 a member of the B Battery, now the 12th Battery, which his son represents at the Coronation.

Favoured with fine weather and brilliant sunshine on Friday, the ladies of the Green Island Bowling Club were entertained by their president, Mrs J. T. Miller. Progressive doubles w#re played, and afternoon tea was dispensed, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent.

On Wednesday evening last the Utopia Club held its opening dance in the Concert Chamber. Mr Mel. Naylor was master of ceremonies, assisted by Mr Cyril Hall, and both were untiring in their efforts to make the evening enjoyable for the large crowd of dancers present.

Mrs R. Kennedy was “at home ” yesterday afternoon at Whitelce, when she invited the committee of the children’s health camp to meet those who bad given voluntary assistance during the recent camp at Waikouaiti. Those invited were Lady Hutchison, Lady Sidey, Mesdames Marshall Macdonald, Gerald Fitzgerald, Ivo Carr, Dr Grace Stevenson, and the Misses Downie Stewart, Jean Nicolson, D. Hart, K. Greenslade, O’Meara, Muirhead, Valentine, Anderson, Parcel!, M'Laren, Shilcock, Downes, Stockdill, Celia Wright, Marjory Taverner, D. Hamblett, and Nancie Stevenson.

The monthly meeting of the Broad Bay branch of the Women’s Institute was held on the evening of April 7 in the supper room of the hall. The president (Miss D. Jopson) occupied the chair. The motto for the month was “Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all; we pardon in the degree we love.” The roll-call was a verse, song, or reading about “ Mother.” The competition was a passe partout picture, resulting ;n Mrs A. M‘Taggart gaining first place and Mrs Perriman second. The hostesses for the evening were Misses Sutherland and Scoles.

The Tainui branch of the Home Economics Association held its first meeting for the season on Tuesday evening, April 6. The president, Mrs New, after welcoming four new members, introduced the speaker for the evening, Mrs de Beer, who gave an interesting talk on fish, its food value, and how to buy it, ending with a collection of recipes for tasty fish dishes. After thanking Mrs de Beer for a most instructive talk, the members went through patterns of children’s clothing from the A.C.E. box. Supper brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting on Wednesday in the Presbyterian Bible class room, Mrs Dodd presiding. Mrs Dodd, the speaker, dealt comprehensively with ‘ The Crown in its Relation to Christianity.’ _ 'She traced the coming of Christianity to Britain through the early British kings, and the influence of the Crown on the religion of the people. On behalf of members, _ Mrs Booth thanked the speaker for "her informative address. A delightful solo was sung by Mrs Greenwood, and the singing of the Doxology brought the meeting to a close.

The activities of the promoters of the carnival to secure sufficient funds to purchase new uniforms for the Taieri Pipe Band are being extended beyond Mosgiel and district. On April 21 a carnival ball will be held in the Pioneer Hall, Dunedin, in aid of the Royal Stuart Tartan Queen (Miss Alma Hoad). Jock M‘Caw’s Mayfair Band will supply' the music, and some tiny tots will lead off the grand march. Supper will be provided. The ball promises to well deserve the title, a “ braw Scotch nicht.”

The monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers branch of the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday evening, the president, Mrs Thomson, being in the chair. The speaker for the evening, Mrs Roberts, was introduced by Mrs Thomson and accorded a hearty welcome by the members. _ She spoke of her work in the Glendining Home during the last six years. She also spoke of the origin of the home many years ago, when Sisters Agnes and Evelyn had brought to them two orphan children to care for. Up to the present time 1,300 children have passed through the home, which proves for itself the great need there was for such an institution. Mrs Scdllay moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. A reading by Mrs Love and two solos by Mrs Herbert Watson were very much enjoyed.

A very enjoyable party was held last Thursday evening in the Forbury School Hall when Mr and Mrs W. Stone, St. Kilda, entertained over 100 guests to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son Bill. The evening was spent in dancing. An elocutionary item by Miss Lexie Mathieson was much appreciated by all. Novelty dances were won by Miss Dorothie Anderson and Mr Colin Ferguson, and Miss Phyllis Neville and Mr Jack Mathie. The duties of M.C. were very capably carried out by Mr Roy Nieper. The hostess, wearing a frock of black georgette and lace, received the guests. Those present were; Mr and Mrs W. Stone, Mr and Mrs E. Stone, Mrs T. Stone, Mr and Mrs J. Ferguson, Mr and Mrs S. Ferguson, Mr and Mrs D. Ferguson. Mrs A. Smart (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs A. Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. Mathie, Mr and Mrs J. Cherry, Mr and Mrs D. Mercer, Mr and Mrs R. Smith, Mr and Mrs H. Archer, Mr and Mrs H. Martin. Mr and Mrs H. Thompson, Mrs Spillane, Mr and Mrs T. MTllroy, Mr and Mrs A. Burden, Mrs S. Lanham, Mr and Mrs L. Newall, Mr and Mrs J. Slight, Mrs Keating, and Misses Eileen and Phyllis Stone, Dorothie Anderson. Phyllis Ferguson, E. Stewart. F. Wilson, M. Park, M. Ferguson. P. Campbell, M. Cherry, B. Ross, F. Sutherland, E. Meinung, I. Woo'd, C. Nieper, D. Nieper, J. Thompson. E. Coombs, P. Neville, I. Cole, B. M'Donald, N. Ellison, O. Cray, 1,. Mathieson, B. Lanham, H. Milne, I. Hardy, P. Newall, and Messrs W. Stone, W. Goodsir. R. Nieper, E. Lewis, N. Coutts, C. Ferguson, S. Ferguson, V. Mercer, J. Stanley. W. Cherry, M. Gray, A. Mathie, T. Mathie (Christchurch), J. Robinson, P. M'Namara, R. Kean, E. Williams. R. Thompson, E. Nieper,’ H. Nieper, L. Pay, S. Archer. J. Morgan, W. Boocock, J. Harris, M. Croft, M. Spillane, G. Davies, W. Mercer’ A. and R. Cherry, and F. Ferguson.’

The engagement is announced of Kathleen Mary, eldest daughter of Mrs D. J. Knight, 53 Falcon street, Roslyn, Dunedin, to Albert William Smyth, of Wellington, eldest son of Mr ana Mrs A. L. Smyth, of 1 Gibson street, Roslyn, Dunedin. Miss Holford was hostess at a delightful afternoon tea party on Wednesday, given at the home of the Misses Francis, Marine Parade, Macandrew Bay, as a farewell to Mrs J. C. Small, who leaves shortly for England. The other guests were Mesdames J. B. Smith, E. F. Duthie, W, T. Smellie, Budd, Patrick, Davis, Meiklcjohn, Hunter Macandrew, M‘llree, Stewart, Emanuel, Grigg, Free, and the Misses Lancaster, Paterson, Callender, Davis, Marjorie Macandrew, Maxwell, and Emanuel.

Two parties for a bride-to-be, Miss Orvis Gibb, have been given this week. The first was given by Miss Gwen Douglas, at her home at Warden street, Opoho, others present being Mesdames C. A. Thompson, W. Brough, and L. Dickell, Misses Fran Brough, Cath Baxter, Jenny Wilson, Peti Evans, Gwen Smith, Nan Mair, Stella Maiden, and Nan Maiden. The second party was given by Misses Stella and Phyllis Maiden, of Atkinson street.

The Musselburgh Rise branch of the Home Economics group held the first of its monthly meetings on April 5 at the Sunshine Hall, Musselburgh, Mrs Glue presiding over a large number of members. During the evening the members exchanged plants _ and slips for their gardens. A very interesting evening was filled in by Mr Cappin demonstrating the capabilities of the modern electric sewing machine. The serving of supper concluded the evening.

Miss Yvonne Champtaloup, daughter of the late Dr Sydney T. Champtaloup, and Mrs A. C. Hyde, of Dunedin, who has been in England for the past 12 months, has just completed a five months’ course of training at St. James Secretarial College, London. She has gained a diploma, with the addition of a college shield, the highest distinction which the college awards, being given only to students who gain over 90 per cent, in each examination. Miss Champtaloup, who is a bachelor of arts, Otago University, has been appointed to a position in the department of medicine at the British Postgraduate School of Medicine, Hammersmith, London.

The monthly meeting of the Ravensbourne branch of the League of Mothers was heldl in the Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Cairney presided over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the league hymn and prayer. _ Mrs Henderson then gave the Scripture reading. Mrs J. Connor’s solo, ‘ May Dew,’ was very much appreciated. The league members were fortunate in having Miss M'Millan, of the A.C.E., to address them on ‘ Food Values.’ Mrs Cairney returned: thanks to speaker andl soloist. Afternoon tea was dispensed and the meeting closed with the doxology and benediction. A beautiful collection of flowers brought in by members was sent to the Hospital,

A remarkably fine concert organised by Signora Stella was. given in St. Mary’s Hall, Mornington, on Wednesday evening. The attendance was a very large and enthusiastic one, and the church funds should benefit considerably. The members of St. Mary’s Choirs (adults and boys), augmented by performers from the Stella Musicale, rendered most pleasingly ‘ O For the Wings of a Dove’ (Mendelssohn), also the chorus ‘ Angelus,’ from ‘ Maritana,’ with Miss June Holmes as soloist. This same artist, who although still very young, is particularly charming and versatile, gave Two whistling solos. Signor Stella appeared in two items, which were enthusiastically received—- ‘ On With the Motley ’ and ‘ Funiculi Funicula,’ with chorus by the combined choirs (this was a particularly fine number). Other artists assisting were Mrs B. M'Farlane and Mrs E. M‘Kenze, Misses Hope Birt, Annette Ingram, Royce Carman, Rose Wilson, Mary Jamieson Smith, Maria Josephs, Paumea Elston, Beckie Carr, Anna Briasco, Lucy M'lntosh, and Messrs R. Jackson, Donald Stuart. Eric Jory, T. Kennedy, Ray M'Guire, Morgan, and Anderson. Signora Stella, who is organist and choirmistress of St. Mary’s Church, proved a tower of strength and support to all the performers, accompanying through the entire length of the programme. Cheers were given for Signor and' Signora Stella at the instigation of the vicar, the Rev. F. V. Fisher, and an excellent supper was served after the performance.

Hospital Guild Opening. First Church Ha'll was, a positive hive of industry on Thursday, when the first meeting of the Dunedin Hospital Guild for 1937 took place. Over 50 members were present, engaged in all kinds of work —some at the machines, some at the cutting-out tables, and others with needle and thread or crochet hook, and carrying out instructions. This very useful guild has entered into its forty-fifth year. The president, Mrs R. W. Glendining, was elected for the fifteenth year, and the secretary, Mrs David Todd, for the sixteenth. The membership now stands at 152, and meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the winter months, from 10.30 to 4.30 p.m.

Coming-of-age Party. A pretty jolly party was held at the Wilford Tea Gardens on Monday evening, the occasion being the coming of age of Ethel, elder daughter of Mrs T. Harris, Kirkcaldy street. Mrs Harris, wearing a frock of navy georgette and lace, with touches of apricot and a bouquet to tone, received the guests in the lounge, assisted by Miss Lorna Harris, wearing a frock of green georgette. The guest of honour looked charming in a slim fitting frock of pink lace with net frills and silver accessories to match her shoes. The evening was spent in games, community singing, and dancing to music supplied by Messrs Blackie and Donaldson. Mr W. Pollock and Mr J. Douglas entertained the guests with their songs and humorous recitations. During supper Mr Douglas, in a happy speech, proposed the health of the guest of the evening, at the same time presenting her with the customary golden key, to which Mr A. Presbury efficiently responded. Miss Ethel was the recipient of many beautiful presents. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Messrs A. Thomas and A. Prasbury.

The throwing of streamers and the singing of 1 Auld Lang Syne ’ brought a very happy evening to a close. The following were the guests: —Mr and Mrs A. Symends, Mr and Mrs J. Douglas, Mr and Mrs J. Larking, Mr and Mrs A. Presbury, Mr and Mrs T. Lawson, Mr and Mrs N. Crighton, Mr and Mrs A. Hicks, Mr and Mrs W. Pollock, Mrs W. Perry, Mrs F. Borley, Mrs K. Kindley, Mrs A. Dowme, Mrs L. Groves, Misses Lorna Harris, Marion Pockson, M. Tuckey, H. Eckhold, Ethel Gault, M. Winders, V. Monk, B. Wallace, D. Anderson, Phyllis Presbury, Jean Lawson, J, Odium, Thelma Thompson, Jean Taylor, D. Cameron, E. Black, Messrs Arthur Presbury, Arthur Thomas, G. Findlay, George Strang, Arthur Lawson, lan Douglas, Max Proctor, J. Synionds, S. Huband, N. Croft, Bruce Rutherford, Clive Elliot, Arnold Perry, S. Presbury, Harry Simon, and Syd. Williamson.

Dunedin Playbox. With its colourful hangings and decorations of vari-coloured hydrangeas, the Playbox clubroom presented an attractive appearance on Tuesday evening, when a reading of L. J. Ireland’s comedy, ‘ Kitty Comes Back,’ was given. There was a large attendance of members, and the play went with a commendable swing, some of the readers evoking much laughter as the ingenious plot unfolded. Here and there there was a noticeable straining for effect in some of the character parts, and one or two exits and entrances could have been more crisply made, but considering the difficulties confronting those interpreting the play, it ran smoothly, and the right note of agitation was sustained throughout. As the fascinating Kitty, Mrs J. M'Pherson gave a restrained, convincing, and altogether artistic performance. Mrs George Murray was responsible for much of the hilarity on the part of the audience, entering with great spirit into the part of the old mother, whose deafness seemed most convenient.

Another diverting reading was given by Mrs J. L. Anderson as the slowwitted sister, Emily. Mr Leo Manning was properly pompous as Henry, and spoke his lines in an authoritative way. Splendid work was done by Mr Bernard Falck, in the juvenile lead, and as his partner in harmless escapade, Miss Peggy Griffiths revealed a pleasing voice and expression; with experience she should be a first-rate reader. Miss Mollie Baker was a trifle too aggressive as an acidulated spinster, although at times her work was splendid. Miss Una Ferry was well cast as a fussy, facetious lady of uncertain age, but her character was slightly overdrawn at times. A good study of a Lancashire servant came from Mrs J. Griffiths. Mr Russell-Wood, in addition to directing the play, appeared as the suave villain. The players were introduced to the audience by Mrs Richard Hill, and at supper time hospitality was dispensed by Mrs M. MacPhail, Misses Kathleen and Doris Nees, and Mr RussellWood.- r ■ ■ • c