SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22817, 27 November 1937, Page 26

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.

Mrs E. Spaul, St. Clair, returned by the Strathmore from a tour abroad.

Miss Bodley, England, is at present staying at the Hotel Carlton.

Miss Thelma Hudson has returned from a visit to England. Mrs Geo. Donnelly, who has been spending a holiday with her parents, returned to Wellington yesterday.

Mrs Melville Dearsley, of Christchurch, is paying a short visit to her mother, Mrs Norton Oram, Highgate. Miss D. Humphreys, who has been visiting Dunedin, returned to Christchurch to-day.

Mrs J. A. Hanan, who is visiting Wellington, is staying at the Hotel Cecil.

Mies Kathleen Greenslade returned during the week from a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs Thomas, Wellington, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs T. K. S. Sidey, Tolcarne Avenue.

Mrs Phillip Barling and Miss Betty Barling returned this afternoon from a visit to Australia.

Mrs A. 0. Davies, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs 0. V. Davies, Tolcarne Avenue, Dunedin.

Mrs A. M. Ward, of Lumsden, on whom the distinction of 0.8. E., was conferred, left for Wellington this week to receive her decoration.

Mrs C. E. M'Laren, matron of Seacliff Mental Hospital, on whom the distinction of M.B.E. was conferred, left for Wellington on Thursday to attend the investiture ceremony.

Miss Veronica Miles gave a “ handkerchief ” party in Tudor Hall on Saturday afternoon in honour of Miss Sophie Bowers, who is to be a December bride. . Others present included Misses N. Eberhardt, O. Keith, F. Lennox, J. Eberhardt, R. Richan, and J. Lennox.

The engagement is announced of Lilian Janet, youngest daughter of the late Mr S. V. White and Mrs White, of Dunedin, to Harold Dixon, youngest son of Mrs F. M. Law, of New Plymouth.

Hostesses who have entertained in honour of Miss Helen Abraham have included Mrs John Edmond, who gave a tea party yesterday, afternoon at her residence, Manor Place, and Miss Peggy Brewer, vtho was hostess at a threetable bridge party on Thursday evening at her home in Roslyn.

Lieutenant C. M. Arthur, R.A.M.C. (Dunedin), has left London for Meerut, India, wherq h©' will be stationed at the British Military Hospital. Dr Arthur will be accompanied by his wife and infant daughter. They left by the Nevasa on November 20.

Miss E. P. Tennent, matron of the Dunedin Hospital, left for Wellington last week to attend an investiture ceremony at Government House, held last night, at which she received the decoration of M.8.E..

Mrs Blackie, of Suva, is the guest of her mother, Mrs W. D. Johnson, of Maori Hill. She will later go to the United States of America to join her husband, who is at present at Yale University as the holder of a Commonwealth scholarship.

Mrs G. W. Reid was hostess at an eleven-table bridge party at her home in Highgate. The lounge and dining room, where card tables were arranged? were charmingly decorated in gold and orange, with bowls of marigolds and nasturtiums. The prize-winners were Mesdames Ken Cameron, F. B. Adams, W. J. Morrell, A. Salmond, A. Hudson, and the Misses H. Sparrow and F. Thompson.

From Monday on, bigger cuts in Shoe Prices at Triggs and Denton’s. £IO,OOO worth still to sell. Bargains like these all the time: Ghillie Style White Canvas Shoes, with solid rubber heels and rubber soles, for 3s lid (were 5s lid). Imported White Linen Sandals, with Spanish heels, for 13s 6d (were 17s 6d). English Monk Shoes, in Blue Kid, for lls 6d (were 19s 6d). English Sandals, all leather, all colours, for lls 6d (were 14s 6d). Don’t miss your bargain at Triggs and Denton’s, 58 George street.—[27/11/37]

Mrs E. Cross and Miss D. Cross, Christchurch, are visitors to Dunedin for the races.

Mr and Mrs J. Mitchell returned by the Awatea from a visit to Australia to witness the running of the Melbourne Cup,

Mrs L. Deans Ritchie was hostess at an afternoon tea party at the Savoy on Thursday, given in honour of Miss Flora M’Kinnon, who is to be an early December bride. The other guests were: —Mesdames W. R. Petre, G. A. Holmes (Wellington), and the Misses Margaret Pithie, Lilian _ Lumsden, Margaret Johnstone, Eunice Taylor, Dulcie Cooper, and R. M'Kinnon.

Mrs W. J. Williams, of St. Clair, gave a tea party on Wednesday afternoon at the Otago Women’s Club in honour of the cast who had acted in her play at the recent play-reading party. Her guests were Mesdames Taverner, M‘Nab, Allan, Prince, and Blackie (Suva), and Misses Farnie, Hart, Samson, Crow, Watson, and Holland.

Deep crimson pyrethreums and other mixed blooms _ made a lovely central bowl on the dining tabl© at the Otago Women’s Club on Wednesday, when Miss E’arquhar entertained guests at luncheon. Those present were Mesdames Black, Oldham, Wilson, Cogan, and M'Kellar, and Misses Downie Stewart, Reynolds (2), Macassey, Shand, Neil, and Farquhar (3).

Mrs W. Herbert was hostess at a very enjoyable party at her home in Anderson’s Bay to welcome Mrs H. Holland, wife of the late Mr H. E. Holland (former Leader of the Labour Party in New who is visiting Dunedin from Australia. Her guests were Mesdames A. Gallagher, F. Gibbon, R. Little, Bullen, and Miss Egan. The one-day Christmas Sale which the Oriental Depot is holding on Thursday, December 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Stuart Hall, Frederick street, will solve the problems of those who desire quaint and unusual gifts. It is becoming increasingly difficult to secure goods from China, but in spite of this fact patrons will find a large and varied collection of novelties to choose from.

Last Thursday evening a very enjoyable social was held in Jubilee Hall, the Moray Place Congregational Choir being the guests of Mr and Mrs J. D. M'Kechme. The many friends of the choir who were present combined to make the evening a happy and successful one At the close the host and hostess were accorded a vote of thanks with musical honours.

Mrs Aubrey Stephens was hostess at a dinner party at the Otago Women’s Club last_ evening, the guests afterwards going on to the Repertory Society’s performance of ‘ The Shining Hour.’ Those present besides Mr and Mrs Stephens were: Mr J ustice Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy, Mr and Mrs J. Rutherford Paterson, Professor Strong, Mrs R. Gilkison, Mr J. M. Paterson, and Mr Oswald Stephens.

At the anual meeting of the Music Circle of the Otago Women’s Club t}ie following office-bearers for 1938 were elected: —Chairwoman, Mrs Llyn Beaumont; vice-chairwoman, Miss Ida White; secretary, Miss Margaret Sawers; committee—Mesdames Kric Miller, Norman Ellis, R. G. C. M‘Nab, Misses Meda Paine, Edith Morrison, Zita Hart, Ngaio Garland, and Stella Bayley.

This afternoon Miss Anne Stewart was hostess at a tea party at her home in Easther Crescent, given in honour of Miss Nesta Thomson, when each, of the guests brought a gift for the living room of the new home of the bride-to-be. Those present were Mesdames Frances Ottrey, H. Parry Thomson, J. M. Alexander, and the Misses Fay Tyson, Joe Kerr, Edna Crowley, Val Overton, Marion Davies, May Sunderland, Joy and Nance Eberhardt, Margaret Gardiner, Margaret Ballard, and Lilias Samson,

Mrs Jack Allen was hostess at a “ kitchen ” party on Thursday afternoon at her residence, Kenmure road, given in honour of a bride to be, Miss Nesta Thomson. Among the many useful gifts received was an unusual and attractive bouquet made entirely of pegs and bags of blue. Those present were Miss Nesta Thomson, Mesdames G. Bell, H. Parry Thomson, Melvin Greenslade, J. Bryce Thomson, Norman Allen, Reg. Hine, and the Misses Nance and Joy Eberhardt, Peg Campbell, Lorraine Barton, and Lilias Samson.

Miss Jean Batten, who, with her mother, is staying at Grosveuor House, London, is fulfilling au extensive programme of engagements, and is experiencing interesting hospitality. During this month she is to be the guest of the Royal Aero Club, of the British' Sportsmen’s Club, of the City Livery Club, of Lady Elibank, and of the Shell-Mex Company. Miss Batten was the guest at luncheon of Colonel N. S. Falla, and on a previous night she entertained the High Coramisisoner and Mrs Jordan at dinner, and the party then wont to a theatre. On this occasion Mrs Batten was a co-hostess.

The final meeting for the year of the Provincial Committee of the League of Mothers, held on Thursday, took the form of a “ branch ” afternoon, members from every branch being invited, and all reports and discussions pertained to branch work. There was a large gathering, and Mrs Herrington (in the absence of Mrs Ross) was in the chair. In paying tribute to the late Mrs (North, the chairwoman spoke in appreciation of the active interest Mrs North bad taken in the League of Mothers since its inception. Reference was made to the Joss sustained by Mrs Stuckey through the death of her husband, members standing in silence. The presidents then took charge of the meeting, and the genera) tone was one of lively _ interest and enthusiasm. Misses Bain and M'Lean sang duets, and afternoon tea was served. Mrs Seddon proposed a vote of thanks to all who had helped towards such a successful gathering, special mention being made of Mrs Chapman’s kindness, Mrs Hartley presenting her with a floral tribute. Mrs Fairmaid. president of the Maori Hill branch, who is going to reside in Mosgiel, received the good ■wishes of the meeting and a gift of flowers. Mesdames Herrington, Seddon. Magna Johnson, Dodd, and M'Gregor were all thanked for their services, and each received a posy. The exchange of season’s greetings closed a very happy afternoon,'

At the monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers branch of the W.C.T.U., presided over by Mrs G. Mirams (president), Captain Hoten delivered an address. _ The speaker took for his text Eph. ii., 14-16, his subject being ‘ World Peace.’ He emphasised the fact that only by the cross of Jesus Christ, taken to every nation, and by individual selfsacrifice and the transformation of hearts could war cease. Miss Farquharsoa warmly thanked the speaker. Mrs Hannah proposed that the union hold a temperance class for children next year; this was carried. An extract, ‘ Temperance _ Work Amongst the Maoris’, was given by Mrs Hannah. A vocal solo, ‘ Not Understood ’ by Mrs Sands, was much enjoyed, and afternoon tea closed the meeting.

A social afternoon was spent by the members and friends of the Housewives’ Union on Tuesday last, when the guest of honour was Mrs Holland, wife of the late Mr H. Holland, Labour Leader. Mrs A. Herbert welcomed the guests, and an interesting programme was given, the following contributing items: —Mesdames Chambers, Donaldson, Ginn, and Miss Molly Randle. Mrs Clayton acted as accompanist, with Mrs Waterson and Mrs Chambers assisting. After afternoon tea Mrs A. Herbert, in a short speech, emphasised the need of such gatherings for women, and expressed her pleasure at having Mrs Holland with them. Miss L. Griffith thanked the performers and referred to the statesmanship of the late Mr Holland.

A very enjoyable 5 o’clock tea was given recently by Mrs J. P. Ruth, Eskvale street, to entertain the committee of the Civil Service queen, who topped the poll at the recent Labour queen carnival. The guests had the pleasure of meeting Mrs Holland, the wife, of the late leader, Mr H. E. Holland. An enjoyable musical programme was contributed by Messrs Warren and King. Mr Blair congratulated the executive on the gratifying results of its well-organised efforts. Those present were Mesdames Aston, Blair, Cosgrove, Fraser, Herbert, Holland, Jennings, Mulroonoy, Nash. Tyrie, Tyler, and Ruth, Misses Olive Bourke, Dulcie Bourke, Ruth (3), Messrs Blair, Cosgrove (2), Jennings, King, Rowe, Warren, Ruth, and Tyler.

A farewell afternoon tea was held in honour of Mrs E. B. C. Murray, who is leaving for Hokitika, by the ladies of the Auckland Club, at the residence of Mrs J. Sinton on Thursday afternoon. In the pleasant surroundings, amid beautiful flowers and sunshine, the gathering was a happy one. Mrs Stuart Falconer gave pleasure to all in her singing, accompanied by Mrs T, Kirk-Burnnand. The hostess (Mrs Sinton) expressed the pleasure the members had enjoyed in their association with Mrs Murray, who was one of the original members of the club, and presented her with a crystal scent spray in token of their friendship and good wishes. Those present included Mesdames J. Sinton, E. B. C. Murray, H. H. Osborne, E. Griffin, E. R. Rout, C. C. Robertson, Stuart Falconer, T. J. Kirk-Burnnand, J. Letcher, C. C. Abernethy, H. Chapman, F. M. Warren, J. D. Robb, J. M Patrick, H. Ashworth, D. C. Cameron, B. Finlayson, J. Thompson, and Miss Rita Phillips;

Recent guests registered at the Hermitage, Mount Cook, were Miss W. Oarstoh (London), Miss E. Burns (Edinburgh), Miss H. Cunningham (Australia), Miss E. Thedens, Miss P. Donovan, Miss D. Hansen, Mr and Mrs White, Miss Hall, Mr and Mrs J. Johnston, Mr W. Macindoe, Mr and Mrs A. Sexton, and Mr W. C. Wiggin (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Connery, Mr 0. Jacobson, Mr J. Strachan, Miss J. Frame. Mrs E. Radeske. Miss E. Richards, Miss E. M'Mahon, Miss R. Clarke, Mr V. R. Gunn, Mr A. J. Hyams,' Mr and Mrs R. M’Keen, and Mrs E. H. Barnard (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Smiilie (Gisborne), Mrs H. Banks (Kaiapoi), Mr and Mrs J. Cotterill (Wanganui), Mr and Mrs Vogan, Mr and Mrs A. Black, Mrs J. H. Stringer, Miss Dillon; Mr W. M'lnnes, Mr H. O. Southon, Mr and Mrs L. Hill, Mr W. Hall, Miss M. Hall, Mr G. Scott, Miss I. Oldhurn, Mr W. Johnston, Miss Murray, Mr G. Rawley, Mr B. Collins, Mr J. M‘Cullough, Mrs E. M, Daly, Master E. Daly. Miss E. B. Erskine, and Mrs Reece (Oliristchurch), Mr C. Mason (Dunedin), Mrs Watson, Mrs A. Cole, and the Hon. T. O’Byrno (Invercargill), Mr D. M'Dougall (Gore), Mr and Mrs A. Campbell (Port Chalmers), Mr W. Lewis, Mr H. Wilkinson, Mr T. Wilkinson, Mr H. Coxhead, Mr R. L. Wigley, and Mr H. Wigley (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs M'Leod (Geraldine).