SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22802, 10 November 1937, Page 14

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 tho latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief. Mr and Mrs Maurice Myers returned this afternoon from a visit to Sydney. Mrs G. F. Drabble, England, who is visiting relatives in New Zealand, is at present staying at Wain’s Hotel. Mrs H. W. Bundle returned on Monday from a three months’ visit to the East. Mrs S. G. Ware, accompanied by her sister, Miss Souness, arrived yesterday by tho Maunganui from Melbourne. Miss Callender, of Wellington, who is visiting Dunedin, is staying at Leith House.

Mrs Fleming-Douglas left yesterday to spend a week with her daughter, Mrs Edgar Shand, at Kokonga. Mrs H. Goldie, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs Charles v. Smith, returned on Monday by plane to her home in Auckland.

Mrs Marshall Macdonald, Wellington, is visiting Dunedin in connection with Children’s Health Camp prepara/ tions.

Miss returned yesterday by the Maunganui from a trip to the East, and is at present the guest of Mrs E. F. Duthie, Stafford street. Mrs Percival James, who has been the guest of her mother, Lady Fenwick, Alva street, left yesterday for Wellington.

Miss Mary Wacher left England on October 15 on her return to New Zealand, and will arrive about the end of the month via Suez.

Mrs H. C. Rasmussen leaves by the second express to-morrow to join' the Awatea en route to Sydney. She will bo joined in the North by her brother, and together they will make an. extended visit to Australia.

Miss C. L. Laurie, of Queenstown, who has been dangerously ill in the ■Chalet Hospital, Dunedin, is now improving, but it will be Some time before she will be able to return to Queenstown.

Mrs Frank Ray ward, of Palmerston North, arrived on Saturday to spend a few_ days with her mother, Mrs F. E. Shrimp ton, at St. Clair, ■ before leaving on November 18 with her husband and small son to take up residence in London.

' Miss Marjorie Hopkins (England) arrived by the Tamaroa on Sunday to tour New Zealand. At present she is the guest of Miss Phyllis Brodie at Cashmere Hills. Miss Hopkins was formerly lady almoner at the Sheffield and Birmingham Hospitals/

Mrs Hugh Speight will leave to-mor-row to join the Mariposa on Monday on route to America. Mr Speight will accompany her as far as Auckland. Several farewell parties have been given in her honour,, hostesses have included Mrs Charles Y. Smith and Miss Flavell, who gave 5 o’clock parties, and Mrs Aubrey Stephens, who was hostess at a small dinner party last evening, the guests going on to Mr Ruskell-Wood’s party.

Mrs Edgar Shand, of Kokonga, was hostess at a luncheon party on Monday at 'the Otago Women’s Club, given in honour of her mother, Mrs FlemingDouglas, who returned on Saturday by the, Tamaroa, after, spending some years abroad. The other guests were Mrs W. A. Fleming, Mrs Eden Bowler, Mrs * • Drabble (England), Mrs Charles Beta, Mrs j . Shand, Mrs Spedding, Mrs H. Clifford Barclay, Mrs Laurie, and Miss Stark,

Sir Reginald Pinney left London on October 23 by the Orama on a visit to his son, who is farming at Purafcanui, near Dunedin. Two years ago Lady Pinney came to New Zealand. During Sir Reginald’s absence she will attend to his business. Sir Reginald is a former High Sheriff of Dorset, a retired colonel of the 4th. Dorset Regiment, and Lord of the Manor of Broadwindsor. He served in the Boer War and the Great War. His son’s wife, formerly Miss Anne Starky, is a daughter of Mr G. B. Starky, of Steventon, Whitecliffs.

Mr and Mrs John Kirkwood gave a picture party, followed by a supper party at the Savoy on Saturday evening, tho occasion being the twentyfifth anniversary of their wedding day. The lounge, where supper was served, looked particularly charming with its dimmed coloured lights and bright flowers. The guests included Mrs Gray Dixon, the Rev. J. Chisholm (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs T. Chisholm, Mr and Mrs A. Chisholm, Mr and Mrs H. M. Kirkwood, Mr and Mrs J. S. Nicolson, Mr and Mrs E. Skinner, Mr and Mrs G. W. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs T. Shaw, Mr and Mrs H. Young, Miss Chisholm, and Mr Noel Kirkwood.

The Port Chalmers branch of the League of Mothers held its closing meeting for the year in the Currie Street Hall on the evening of November 2, Mrs Sutherland presiding. The meeting was opened with a hymn and prayer, after which Mrs Sutherland spoke of tho passing of Mrs North and the great loss she was to tho league and the community generally. The speaker for the evening was Miss Ashworth (principal of Columba College), whoso talk on early Egyptian religion was very interesting. Solos were sung by Mrs Davidson, the choir also giving an item, all being very much enjoyed. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs Gilmour and Mrs Thorn. _ The branch brought its year’s activities to a close by attending a church service in tho English church. The vicar, the Rev. E. G. Wilson, took as his text First Corinthians 13, 13: ‘Charity.’

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The Moruington School Parents’ Association held another enjoyable dance in the school gymnasium on Thursday, November 4. The hall was gaily decorated and balloons and paper hats were distributed. There was a record attendance of about 200 people. Items were given by Miss Brown (Highland dancing) accompanied by the bagpipes, Mrs M'Farlane (vocal selections) and Mr M‘Pherson (piano accordion). These were very much appreciated. Prizes were given during the evening, and the coal was won by Mr J. Mercer. The committee provided an excellent supper, and everyone spent a most enjoyable evening.

The Broad Bay branch of the Women’s Institute held its seventh birthday party on Tuesday, November 2, in the (Broad Bay Hall, at 8 p.m., when there was a very largo attendance. This took the form of a fancy dress dance, interspersed with items. The judges for the fancy dress parade wore Mesdames Burns, Davis, and Mauderson, and Messrs MacCartney and Jowsey. The winners were :—Best fancy dress (gentleman), Mr L. Perriman (Cossack); best fancy dress (lady). Miss Sutherland (grandmother) ; most original (gentleman), Mr G. Patterson (Turk) ; most original (lady), Mrs Cotton (washerwoman); best couple, Mrs Perriman and Mr Fred Perriman (Mr and Mrs Chinaman). Items wore rendered by: Miss Cubitt (recitation), Miss M'Laye (vocal solos), Miss D. Gillies (tap dancing), Mr T. Bennett (piano-accordion selections), Mr T. MacCallum (pianoforte solos). Prizes for special dances were won by: “ Lucky spot,” Mrs A. Bennie and Mrs J. (Rennick; statue dance, Mrs Buchanan and Mr P. Harbrow; “ lucky number,” Mrs Buchanan and Mr J. B. Thompson; “lucky spot waltz,” Mrs Hannagan and Mr J. Scoles. The ceremony of cutting the birthday cake immediately after supper was performed in the usual way. Mrs Harwood (Otakou W.D.F.U.), Mrs Davis (Portobello W.D.F.U.), Mr L, Hellyer (Douglas Credit study circle of Portobello), Mr W. Wilson (Portobello Young Farmers’ Club), Mr G. Kaahu (Otakou Young Farmers’ Club) lit the candles, and Mrs Harwood (Otakou W.D.F.U.) blew them out, and Miss Jopson (president of the. Broad Bay Women’s Institute) cut the cake, which was then distributed to all the guests. Mr W. Scott acted as M. With the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ the happy evening was brought to a close. Little Theatre, Junior Members’ Programme. A large audience gathered in the Y.W.C.A. Hall on Monday, when the junior members of the Little Theatre presented a most attractive programme, arranged by Mrs R. T. Little. The entertainment was introduced by Mr Charles Allen (president of the society), and consisted of two plays,'a reading from * As You Like It,’ a ventriloquist act by Mr Eggars, amusing sketches by Mr Ponton, and appropriate children’s songs (words and music by Mrs Little) sung by Mrs Llyn Beaumont. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the evening’s entertainment, and were loud in their applause. The youthful performers were afterwards the guests of Mrs Little at supper.

Macandrew Bay Women’s Institute. The birthday party of the Macaudrew Bay branch of the Women’s Institute was held in the hall on Thursday last, when Mrs Stapleton welcomed a'largo number of members and friends, and also members from the Broad Bay, Green Island, and Janefield Institutes and the Douglas Credit Social Club. The evening took the form of a spcial evening, and items were given by Mesdames Gamble, M'Farlane, Dickinson, and Mr Johnson (songs), Mr Harbrow (pianoforte solol, and Mr Dakers (saxophone solo), which were very much enjoyed by all present. A lucky spot waltz was won by Mr and Mrs Ilaffils. A dainty supper was served, and the ceremony of cutting the cake was then pro-

ceedod with, every member and friend present participating. The committee acted as hostesses _ for the evening. After supper dancing was continued, the music being supplied by Messrs Dakers and Harbrow. At 12 o’clock the singing of tho National Anthem brought a very happy function to a close.

North Otago Women’s Club. There was a very good attendance of members at the monthly musical hour of tho North Otago Women’s Club. Mrs J. Branthwaite was tho hostess, and bad arranged the following programme : —Pianoforte solos, Miss I. Dawson; songs, Mrs K. Famiiton and Miss Woods (Gore); Misses Dawson and Woods were the accompanists. Mrs B. B. Walton gave a very interesting talk on ‘ Impressions of a Tour on the Continent.’ The opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Miss Phyllis Tomlinson, the president (Mrs J. M. Forrester) presenting on behalf of the circles a beautiful bouquet to Miss Tomlinson who, she said, had been a valuable member of the club, and whom they were all sorry to lose. As a member of the Literary Circle she thanked Miss Tomlinson for the interest and help she bad always given that circle. Miss Marwick and Mrs Qualter, speaking on behalf of the Arts and Crafts and Musical Circles respectively, expressed regret that Miss Tomlinson was leaving Oamaru and the club. Miss M. G. Patterson proposed a vote of thanks to the hostess, and a very enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne.’National Council of Women. Mrs W. N. Benson presided over the monthly meeting of the National Council of Women last Wednesday evening. Reports were received from delegates who recently attended the council’s conference in Auckland. Dr M'Kinnon, as leader of the delegation, dealt with routine, affairs and also outlined the address given by the Dominion president, Miss C. E. Kirk, which constituted a distinct call for organisation within women’s societies and mutual co-operation amongst them. Miss Sherriffi presented the Dominion secretary’s report, which dealt with the council’s activities both at home and abroad, and included about a dozen resolutions adopted by the I.C.W. andl referred to the National Councils for action. Special note was taken of tho aims agreed upon by tho 5,000 delegates at the Brussels Peace Conference. Miss Sullivan reported on a set of 20 remits dealing with the New Zealand Borstal system. There were certain alleged anomalies in the system, and many recommendations were made to effect improvement. The social side of conference was vividly described by Mrs Cameron. Unforgettable would be the visit of delegates to the Maori pa at Ngaruawahia as guests of the Princess Te Puea Herangi. There they sawevidence of the constructive policy of tho princess, her high ideals and aspirations and a capability that might well be the envy of many a pakeba. ,

Farewell Party. Mrs Hugh Speight, who leaves for Auckland this week to join the Mariposa, en route to, America, was the: guest of honour, at a very jolly, party given by Mr Russell-Wood at the Play Box studio last night. The decorations were on an unusually lavish scale,great bowls of cherry blossom, prunus, and rhododendrons standing high in the corners, and. smaller bowls of multi-coloured ranunculi and calendulas being placed on every available' stand and table. , During the evening Mr Russell-Wood • spoke - feelingly of Mrs Speight’s value as an artiste and friend, and asked her acceptance of a small presentation from some of her associates at the Play Box Club, all of whom wished' her bon voyage and a safe return. Mrs Speight, who wore a graceful gown of black glycerine satin, with coatee to match, and diamante ornaments, responded. _ During the evening a number of girls presented a most amusing burlesque on romance in Hollywood, and entertaining sketches were given by Mrs

Speight, Miss Freda Cubitt, Miss Anita Winkel, and Mr lan M'Naroy. Dancing occupied much of the time, and a most delightful evening passed all too quickly. In dispensing hospitality, Mr Russell-Wood w-as assisted by Mrs Hugh Sutherland and Mr Lanyou. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Donaldson, Mr and Mrs John M'Pherson, Mr and Mrs A. C. Stephens, Mr and Mrs M. F. O’Sullivan, Mr and Mrs Allen Johnson, Mr and Mrs J. Walker, Mr and Mrs Noel Fisse, Dr and Mrs W. Cunningham, Misses M. Martin, L. Greenall, L. Alexander, Marlon Lusk, Rhodes, Alisa Campbell, Alice Clarke, Dorothy Neale, Joan Denny, Prudence Davies, Peggy Griffiths, Dulcie Hazelwood, Claire Mirams, D. Nees, O. Campbell, B. Rhodes, Audrey Watson, Nell Warren, B. Hazelwnol, Joan Hazelwood, A. Winkel, Betty Bell, and Trixie Wood, Messrs Hugh Speight, N. Ballinger, Arthur Barnett, B. Falck, D. Leigh, Dick Hill, P. Vallange, M. Joel, Bruce Hay, F. Lanyon, Leo Manning, I. M'Narey, L. Pithie, J. Tannock, D. Hancock, Kenneth Stewart, John Green, Edgar Thompson, Goldsmith, I. Stevenson, D. Greenslade, lan Wilson, R, Eorno, A. Webb, and G. O’Connell.