SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22718, 4 August 1937, Page 14

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please tiole 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. Mrs 'F. H. Carr left during the week on. a visit to Melbourne. Miss Isabel Macdonald returned on Monday to her home in Waimate. Miss Josephine Dunlop left to-day to spend a three months’ holiday in Australia., / Miss Betty Armstrong, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Maurice James, York Place. Mrs Hubert Lemon, of Belfast, Ireland, is at present the guest ox her father, Mr Charles Grater, Maori Hill. Mrs W. B. Cunningham returned by air on Sunday from a visit to Greymouth. Mrs, G. h. Abercrombie returned at the week-end from "a visit to the North Island and to the West Coast. The engagement is announced of Haidoe, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Wilkinson," of St. Bathans, Central Otago, 1 to Thomas Edward, youngest son of the' late Mr A. Velenski and Mrs A. Palmer, of Dunedin. Mrs Jack Anderson was hostess at a small dinner party at the Otago Women’s Club on Monday evening, those present being Mr and Mrs C. W. Rattray, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, Dr 'and Mrs Stanley Batchelor, and Mr Anderson. Mrs Charlton Edgar and Misses Jano and Eina Hay were joint hostesses at a -tea -party at the Savoy on Saturday morning, given in honour of Miss Mary Brewer, who is shortly to ho married. The • other guests were Mesdames Lyndon Macassey and W. Johnston and Misses Peggie Stewart, Rua Frapwell, and Brewer. A very pleasant function, organised by the Methodist Central Mission Women’s Sewing Guild, was recently held in ’the mission parlour, when Mrs Charles North gave a very interesting account of her recent trip abroad, particularly alluding, to mission work m London. Little Miss Elsie Hntt presented Mrs North with a beautiful posy of autumn flowers. A dainty afternoon tea was served to _ a very large gathering. The function was brought to a close by a vote of thanks to Mrs North, proposed by Mrs Leslie B. Neale and seconded by Mrs A. M'Allister.

Miss G. Inglis, of Bruco street, Ros!yn, was hostess at a party given on Saturday evening in honour of her niece, Miss Agnes C. Inglis, whose marriage will shortly_ take place and who was presented with a charming bouquet. Among the guests wero Mr and Mrs Inglis (Akatore), Mrs Ramsay, Misses Rowntree, Borthwick, and Dwyer, and Messrs L. G. Tilley, T. Gordon, and J. Ramsay (who has just returned to Dunedin after a world tour lasting 14 years).

Loth young and old. An outstanding item was given by Mr J. Davis, wno held the attention 'of. the guests with comical interpretations and mannerisms of „the Chinese. , For the younger generation, dancing was introduced between the items, this giving a gay: atmosphere to the surroundings. Supper was very- daintily- served on small tables, and the committee- is to bo congratulated on the excellent manner in which the function wag- controlled' throughout.

The monthly meeting of the Ravensbourne ■ branch of the Mothers’ Union last week was of. a very enjoyable nature, when the members of the League of Mothers were entertaind. Mrs A. G. Thomson presided, and_ cordially welcomed the visitors, pointing out the bond of prayer and fellowship that existed between them in striving after the high* ideals for which their organisations stood.. , Mis Hawcridge gave the ; Bible reading, and after the service the president welcomed Mr Conly, who gave an excellent address on ‘Vocational Guidance.’ It was'most interesting to the listeners to learn ot the intelligence tests and methods used in deciding on a vocation suitable ior boys and girls starting out in life, and Mrs Lamond proposed a hearty vote of thanks' to Mr Conly for his instructive address. The Mothers’ Union Choir rendered three attractive numbers, and the following solos were contributed by Mrs Morris (Nelson), ‘Arise, O Sun ’ and ‘ I’ll Sing to You ’; Mrs Robertson, ‘ Huskeen ’ and ‘A Brown Bird Singing.’ Mrs Cairney voiced the thanks and appreciation of the League of Mothers for an enjoyable afternoon. At the annual meeting of the Mothers’ Union, held last month, the following office-bearers were re-elected :—President, Mrs A. G. Thomson; vice-presidents, Mesdames Portman and Hawcridge; secretary, Mrs Westwood; committee—Mesdames Wills and Kollett; accompanists, Mesdames J. French and AV. H. Jackson.

Mrs A. O. Stephens, assisted by her daughter. Miss Patsy Stephens' was hostess at a delightful afternoon bridge and monopoly party on Monday at her home in Mornington. The party was held in order to raise funds to buy table cloths, flower bowls, and ash trays to be used at the social evenings of the Little Theatre Society, which are now held each month in the Concert Chamber. A very satisfactory sum, was realised. Thoiso present were Mrs R. J. Little (vice-presidtent of the society), Mesdames Rutherford, Eric Miller. Bidgood, Russell Clarke, Claridge, Hartley. M'Phail, J. Duncan. Moir, Turner, Dick, Scoular, Alloo. J. Barnett, T. Williamson, Roland Ellis, E. Shiel, Pat Shiel, Lawlor Shiel, Gerald Shiel, Salinger, . Mirams, Deaker, Greville, .Glue,, Thompson, Mack ay, Anderson*

H, Tenneut, S. Sparrow, Natusche, Carswell, Colo, Oalder, Gourlay, French, Myles, R. Jenkins, M'Kenzie, and Cowie. and Misses Yates, Evans, M. M'Carthy, Ogborne, and Holland,

Squash Club Dance. The Otago Squash Club held an enjoyable dance at its rooms in Dowling street on Saturday evening. Mrs Maurice James, Mrs Kenneth Macmillan, Mrs AVinston Brinsley, and Miss Betty Fraser received the guests, who included Mr and Mrs R. Talbot, Mr and Mrs 0. T. Talbot, Mr and Mrs Parsonson, Mr and Mrs J. Mirams, Mr and Mrs D. Solomon, Mr and Mrs E. S. Solomon, Mr and «Vlrs F. S. Arthur, Mr and Mrs R. Greenslade, Mr and Mrs Hardie, Mr and Mrs L. Macassey, Mr and Mrs R. Sleigh, Mr and Mrs S. Falconer, Mr and Mrs Charlton Edgar, and Mr and Mrs K. Graham, Mrs Alan Speight (Southland), Misses D. Paterson, M. Hardman, K. Greenslade, M. Crow, B. and I. Fraser, D. Rhodes, M. Easton, F. AVoods, B. Bell, B. Armstrong (Christchurch), L. Slowley, M. Buchanan, J. Macdonald (AAkiimate). D. Neville, J. Nevill, N. Bindley, R. Frapwell, H. Runnerstrum, and M. Brewer; Messrs M. James, K. Macmillan, AV, Brinsley, P. and J. Dunlop, B. Tapley, V. Fountain, R. Scoular, 6. Chauce, F. Kerr, J. Smith, L. Fisher, D. Nancarrow, S. and R. Reeves, M. Sidey, G. Reid, S. Armitage, D. and B. M'Avoy, P, Barr, J. Edmond, B. Jones, C. Kelloway, L. Pithie. T. Fraser, and A. Barnett, and Dr John Fulton.

The July meeting of the Sawyers Bay branch of the Women’s Institute was held last Thursday in the .Public Hall, the president being in the chair. The motto was: “The ladder of life is full of splinters, it hurts most when sliding down,” and the roll-call, “ What would you do if you were 20 again?” Competition winners were; Thrift article—Mrs Downes 1, Mi's Hodge 2, Mrs Nelson 3; date scones— Mrs Patterson 1, Mesdames Miller and Lynn 2, Mesdames Hcwitson, Newsome, and Docherty 3. Mrs Nelson gave several readings and an article from ‘ Horae 1 and Country ’ on competitions was read by the president. The hostesses were Mesdames Pettigrew (2) and Perry. Unknown as yet to, the majority of the public is the W.E.A. art and drama class, capably managed by Mr W. W. Bridgman, assisted by Mrs Oswald • Stephens, one of Dunedin’s clover young producers. This class affords great possibilities for people interested in dramatic art, and will be remembered by its successful performance of ‘Love on the Dole ’ On Saturday evening last the class held one of its: most enjoyable socials, providing interest and considerable pleasure lor

„ At Home .» for Miss Essie Ackland A very delightful “at homo_ was held on Monday afternoon in tho

lounge of the Otago AVomen’s Club, when members of the music circle entertained Miss Essie Ackland, the wellknown contralto, who is at present visiting Dunedin. Mrs L. Beaumont .received the guests, who included Mr (Reginald Morphew, Mr Leo AVhittaker, and Mr A. AValmsley. Miss Ackland wore, a becoming black ensemble, and in reply to Mrs Beaumont’s welcome, both she and Mr Morphew responded. Miss Ackland recalled a very pleasant visit paid to the club 14 years ago when she was .on her first tour with Jean Gerrardy, and was entertained at morning tea, Mrs AVakefield Holmes being one of the hostesses on that occasion. Tea was served in the dining room, where the large crowd of members present was able to meet personally the guests of the afternoon. Among others present were:—Mesdames Gerald Fitzgerald, iNprman Speight, Dora Smeaton, Mills (AVaimate), S. P. Cameron, Willis/ A. A.' Fairbairn, AVakefield Holmes, N. Ellis, Ay.illace AVatson, Campbell, Richard Hudson, Shaw Thompson, John- Hamer, Jv AV. Porteous, AT. E. Galway, AV. Garratt, and the Misses Z. Hart, Edith Morrison, N. Garland, Stella Bayley, Doris 1 Wallace AVatson, Farnie and M. Sawers. This afternoon Miss 'Ackland was the guest of the Ladies’ Committee of the Australian Society at afternoon tea at. the Wilford Tea Gardens. St. Clair Women’s Club. The fortnightly meeting of the St. Clair AVomen’s Club was held on Mondya evening, when Mrs J. AA r . Thomson presided over a large attendance of members. A bright and varied programme was presented by the Literary Circle, under the leadership of Mrs AV. Prince. Mrs Lightfoot, a present member and also a foundation member of the circle, read a paper giving her own impressions and experiences of ‘ Amateur Dramatic Art.’ She also referred briefly to

the history of the Literary Circle since its inception in 1928, and mentioned some of the outstanding performers and performances during those years, 'this was followed by a one-act play, ‘ Quite a Nice Cat,’ in which the following ladies took part:—Mesdames W. J. Davidson, A. M. Triggs, J. G. Mills, ft. Gardner, I. Sutherland, A. C. Walker, and W. Prince. Mrs J. ft. Bode sang * Annie Laurie and ‘ Serenade ’ very acceptably, and Mrs L. Withers rendered two musical monologues, ‘ Devil-may-care ’ and On the Birth of a Baby.’ A song by Mrs W. J. Davidson, ‘ At Dawning’ called forth the encore number ‘ Keep on Hopin’.’ For these items Mrs 0. Thomson was accompanist. The last item of an interesting programme was a sketch entitled ‘ Circumlocution,’ m which Mrs G. H. Greene, Mrs D. A. Young, and Mrs W. Prince gave a very convincing rendering of their parts. Miss M'Dougall, in a happy i peach, thanked the performers for an entertainment that was worthy of the traditions of the Literary Circle, and added some reminiscences of her own, relative to the art of acting.