SOCIAL AMD PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22975, 4 June 1938, Page 26

SOCIAL AMD 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 be brief. Mrs I. L. Nottage, of Alexandra, is a visitor to Dunedin for the show. The engagement is announced of Henry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. Pickup, Highsted road, Christchurch, and, Nada May Evelyn, eldest daughter of Mr and) Mrs I. C, Phillips, of Rattray street, Dunedin. Mrs Gould Hunter-Weston, of Tekapo is' the guest of Mrs HunterWeston, Queen street. Miss Maud Howden, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs H. S. Reid, Peel street. Dr and Mrs Colin Anderson, Invercargill, and Mr and Mrs F. W. Duncan, Alexandra, were visitors to Dunedin for the Shrimpton-Scott wedding, which took place on, Thursday ingThe engagement has been announced) of Owen Thomas, second son of Mr and Mrs A. W. Barakwanath, of Great South road, Auckland, to Eileen Georgia, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. D. Richards, of Roslyn. Mr C. H. Morrall has returned from a holiday in the North Island. Mrs Morrall is staying with her son and daughter-in-law in New Plymouth, and will, before returning, accompany them on a motor trip to Auckland and the Bay of Islands. Mr and Mrs Harold Baildon and their small daughter Pamela left by tho second express' on Wednesday to take up their residence in Christchurch, where Mr Baildon has been transferred to take over tho credit and collection department of Messrs Beatty Bros. (N.Z.) Ltd. Prior to severing his connection with the local store, Mr Baildon was the recipient of a handsome leather travelling set, presented by Mr Arthur Harvey on behalf of the members 'of tlie staff. Lady Mary Stewart, 17-year-old daughter of the Marquess of Londonderry, has driven a railway engine from Inverness to Dunrobin, a distance of 84 miles. The engine is the private property of the Duke of Sutherland, and was the one used to draw the Prime Minister’s coach when he went to Inverness recently. Lady Mary drove the engine, without coaches attached to it, at a speed cf about 30 miles an hour. She was accompanied on the footplate by Viscount Chaplin, with whom Mr Chamberlain spent a fishing holiday in Scotland. The North-east Valley Ladies’ Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Monday last, Mrs T. O’Connell presiding over a full attendance. After the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, the following office-bearers were elected for the 1938-39 season: — President, Mrs Buttar; vice-presidents, Mesdames Gemmell and Pettit; secretary, Mrs Grant; treasurer, Mrs Bruce; delegate to the 0.L.8.A., Mrs Ansell; General Committee —Mesdames Hands, Crawford, and Keates; sole selector. Miss M. Gray; Club Tie Committee— Mesdames Colbert, Ansell, and Gemmell ; afternoon tea supervisor, Mrs Duncan. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring office-bearers, followed by an enjoyable afternoon tea, Mrs O’Connell acting as hostess. Mrs Harold Baildon was the guest of honour at a most delightful party, prior to her departure for Christchurch, on Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gore, Bay View road, St. Kilda, on Saturday evening. The hostesses were Mrs James Gore, who was becomingly frocked in ivory taffeta, with relief of emerald and silver, and Miss Alison Gourley, who chose a gown )f powder blue patterned taffeta. _ Mrs Baildon 1 s smart frock was of Oriental ■-ilk, worn with a black coatee. The rooms were attractively decorated with bowls of gold and bronze chrysanthemums. while blazing fires added a note of cheer. Some 40 friends who gathered to bid farewell to the guest spent a most enjoyable evening in dancing, community singing, and musical items. Several pleasing numbers were contributed by the members of the Savonia Dance Band. A very enjoyable evening was spent on Monday at the residence of Mr and Mrs R. J. Vickers, Orbell street,, Dalmore, on the occasion of the coming of age of their daughter Sarah, The guest of honour wore a frock of blue chiffon velvet, relieved with silver. The evening was spent in dancing and games. Among those present were Mesdames Moody, Wilson, Prain, Ritchie, Gourlie, Misses Hogg, Vause, Robertson, Tilbury, Pollock,' Don, Stevens, Vickers, Messrs Wilson, Don, Gourlie, MacCqrtnack, Fraser, Ritchie, Stone, J, Wilson, Hunter, Moody, Garland, and Bichan.

The May meeting of the Pacific branch of the Home Economics Association was held at the home of Mrs Timmins, Nomanby street, Musselburgh, 10 members answering the roll call with useful hints, A most interesting demonstration on the making of wood pulp flowers was given by Miss Evan's, of Messrs Arthur Barnett Ltd. It was decided to increase the membership by accepting new members. The serving of supper concluded the meeting. The following is the guest list from “The Hermitage,” Mount Cook:—Mr G. S. Rhodes (London), Mr iB. Pearce (Sydney), Miss E. Ogilvie, Mr K. Nicholson (Auckland), Mr 6. P. Brown, Mr (R. C. Edgar (Wellington), Mr L. C. Manning ((Rotorua), Miss' R. P. Ray, Miss W. L. (Reddell, Mr H. A. Kernahan and two sons, Mr R. Facer, Mr H. S. Williams, Miss P. Williams (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Faulls (Timaru), Mr W. A. Perry. Sir Wm. and Lady Perry (Masterton), Mr and Mrs J. G. MTherson and child (Cheviot), Mr T. H. Robson, Mr L. W. Burrell (Palmerston North), Mr T. J. M‘Kee (Nelson), Mr and Mrs K. Skurr (Dunsandel), Mrs R. S. Mitchell, Miss W. M‘Adam . (Oarnaru), Mr and Mrs T. B. Crampton (Fairlie). On Wednesday afternoon (writes our correspondent) the members of the Roxburgh Women’s Institute celebrated their eighth birthday party. Nearly 80 members gathered, including representatives from Ettrick. Miller’s Flat, and Heriot. Mrs T. Sandes, in welcoming visitors, expressed pleasure at the large gathering. During the afternoon Mrs D. Dunley rendered two solos, being accompanied by Miss A. Bennetts. Mesdames Waters, Graham, Martin, Hayes, and Miss Blanchard entertained members with a very entertaining play. A beautifully decorated birthday cake was made by Mrs R. Tamblyn and decorated by Mrs Young. Mrs M‘Ewan (Miller’s Flat) lit the candles, which were extinguished by Mrs Watt (Ettrick). The cake was then cut by Mrs Adams. (Heriot), and the cake was handed round. Afternoon tea was served by members. The Mbsgiel branch of the Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on Monday last, Miss Swallow- presiding. The meeting opened with the singing of the ode and the repeating of the creed. The motto for the evening was, “What the heart is to the body the will is to the mind.” It was decided to enter two plays in- the forthcoming Drama Festival if possible. Five_ new members were welcomed to the institute. Miss Noela Borrow contributed the vocal solos 4 Invitation ’ and ‘ The Cuckoo.’ The demonstration for the evening was “ quilting,” and was given by Mrs Mason, of Abbotsford, who was thanked , by the president for her interesting and instructive talk. Arrangements were made for a. dance to be held at a later date. The retiring committee acted as hostesses. The following officers were elected at a previous committee meeting;—President, Miss Swallow; vice-president. Miss Murrav; secretory and treasurer. Mrs M. Wilson; hostess convenor, Mrs N. Campbell; Press correspondent. Miss Swallow; committee—Mesdames Campbell and Wil»on and Misses Swallow. Murray, . J. Murray, Meldrum, and P. Meldruni. Charity Ball. Each year as the time approaches for the holding of the charity ball a. supper committee of ladies interests itself in supplying the supper for this outstanding social function free of any charge on the funds of the Executive Committee. For seven years its efforts have been successful, and with the _past encouragement this year’s committee has started , out on its campaign to raise funds. The personnel of .this year’s committee is Mrs E. M. Stewart (president) , Mrs J. Richardson (secretary); with Mesdames W. Jones, W. J. Goughian, Van Paine, W. Rodgerson, Pettitt. F. Baker, V. Cahill, R. Hungerfofd, A. H. Neale, G. Goughian, A. Clark, Carroll, Simpson, Kennedy, Ross, and J. Simpson as General Committee., The Australian Society. Despite the inclemency of the wear ther, a bright and cheery atmosphere prevailed at the Strand Salon last Saturday evening, when a large number of 'Australians and their friends gathered together for the first social evening of the year. Both old and new dances were enjoyed to music supplied by,Mrs E. Clayton, with Mr D. M ! Kay as M.C. Several favoured the card tables in the lounge. Interspersed among the dances were some enjoyable vocal items rendered by Mr N. R. Henderson, while Master Ken. Walker delighted the party with his songs.' Miss Gaynor Paape acted as accompanist. During the supper interval Mr A, A. Paape (the president) extended a welcome to several new members and visitors, and also thanked the artists. The evening concluded with the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne.’ , Among those present were the president (Mr A. A. Paape) and Mrs Paape (the latter wearing a charming gown of gold lace), Mr and Mrs F. Dawson, Mr and Mrs J. Veitch. Mr and Mrs A. Silver. Mr and Mrs Gallagher, Mr and Mrs P. Knox. Mr and Mrs J. R. Sewell, Mr and Mrs Playstead, Mr and Mrs J. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs H. Leith. Mr and Mrs F. G. Paape, Mr and Mrs M. H. Henderson, Mr and Mrs Frank Paape. Mr and Mrs E. Clayton, Mr and Mrs T. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs G. Edwards, Mr and Mrs A. Orton, Mr and Mrs Maurice, Mr and Mrs Mathers, Mr and Mrs H. A. Newall. Mesdames Tidey. Pywell, Leckie, Walker, A. Martin, Misses Francis, Martin (2), Goodet, M'Kay, M. Napthine, Gaynor' Paape, Kennedy, Thelma Newell, M’Connell, Summers. Harlock, Messrs H. M. M‘Kay, D. M’Kay, J. Temple, Dickey. Wilton Newall Cohen. A. J. M’Leod. Ken. Walker, A. Pywell, H. Marsden, and W. D. Young.

; Miss K. M’Namara, of Wrights Bush, - Southland, is the guest of Mrs W. > Cooper, Royal Crescent. Mrs T. A. Tarrant left to-day for ! Invercargill, accompanied by her daugh- : ter, Averil, who is to be flower girl at ; the M‘Coll-Young wedding next Wednesday. The engagement is announced of Charles, second son of Mr and Mrs R. E. Ramsay, Dunedin, to Dorothy, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. E. Madigan, of Grange street, Dunedin. A delightful “ linen ” afternoon was given by Mrs W. Harries at the Vedic on Wednesday afternoon in honour of Miss Ethel Osborne, who is to be a June bride. Those present were Mesdames E. Harries, Carr, Curtis, Davidson, Newey, Dennis, Maher, Partell, Misses i S. Metcalfe, D. Williams. Members of the committee of the Kaikorai.Free Kindergarten gave an afternoon tea party yesterday in the Otago Women’s Club, in honour of Miss Reilly, who has been director of the kindergarten for some years and who is being transferred to the St. Kilda School. During the afternoon the opportunity was taken of making a small fift to Miss Reilly in recognition of er services at Kaikorai. Those present were Mesdames A. G. Melville, W. Hudson. Corbett, J. S. Thomson, Hugh Neill, Hore, and the Misses Reilly and Jessie Neill. The Navy League (Otago branch) and members of the R.N.V.R. gave a very enjoyable dance in the Concert Chamber on Thursday evening to entertain the ship’s company of the French sloop, Rigault de Genomlly. Among those present were the mayor and Mrs Allen. Mr J. Sutherland Ross, Mrs W. 0. M’Kellar, Captain E. F., Watson, Commander and Mrs Fraser, Professor and Mrs G. E. Thompson, and members of the Jbrench Club, R.N.V.R, officers and men, representatives from the military, Mr F. S. Salinger, and Miss L.; Fraser. The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers field its monthly meeting on Wednesday in the Presbyterian Bible class room, Mrs Wallace (president) presiding. The speaker for the afternoon, Miss Liddell, dealt very ably with her subject. 4 Diets for the Family,’ stressing the necessity for the right food for good health. Wholemeal, vegetables, milk, raw fruit, and green vegetables were most essential for a well-balanced diet. Mrs Booth thanked the speaker for the able way in which she dealt . with her subject. Mrs Greenwood sang two solos. The monthly meeting of the Glentui branch of the Home Economics Association' was held on' Wednesday at the residence of Mrs Scott, Frame street. Mrs Weir gave a demonstration on the imaking of rucked cushions. Afternoon tea concluded a very profitable meeting. Members of Columba College Parents’ Association gave an afternqon tea party in the Otago Women’s Club on Thursday in honour of Mrs J. Malcolm, who was the first president. Over 20 guests were present, including Mrs H. L. Cook (president), Lady Sidey, ’Mesdames W. H. Borrie, Gilman, J. Fraser,' Cree Brown, N. Brewer, S. Moore, W. E. Earnshaw, Donald Reid, G. Bathara, H. P. West, J. Thomson, G. Beel, H. P. Kerr, Hobbs, N. Y. A. Wales, James Begg, J. Jack, R. Fraser, and Miss Ashworth. Before leaving Dunedin to make their home in Christchurch Mr and Mrs Harold’ Baildon were unexpectedly visited by d party of friends at their home in St. Clair, who called to farewell them and wish them the best of luck in their new _ town. A very enjoyable musical evening was spent. During the evening, Sir Bert Millis, on behalf of those present, called on Mr and Mrs Baildon to accept a handsome hanging mirror as a reminder of the many friends they have made in Dunedin. Mr Baildon suitably responded, and thanked those who had made their stay in Dunedin one to be so (kindly remembered. The evening was brought to a close with the singing of 4 Auld Lang Syne’ and cheers for the guests of honour. The St. Clair branch of the League of Mothers met on Thursday afternoon, Mrs E. SI. Doig presiding. An admission service was held, seven new members being enrolled. Mrs jOckwell sang two songs charmingly, and Mrs Routledge gave a most appropriate recitation. Mrs Herrington, in speaking on the aims and objects of the league, described motherhood as a vocation, but one for which there was little or no preparation, while most professions called for years of studious preparation. In marriage, happiness was not a gift, but something which has to be worked for and won, often with sacrifice and great effort. In training children, she said, the moulding of character cannot begin too early; love without discipline is weak,i but the wise mother, thinking of the ultimate effect, realises that it is discipline or delinquency. Mrs Green proposed a vote of thanks to-speaker and performers, remarking that Mre Merrington’s talk had simplified any difficulties in the aims of the league and proved them to be attainable. A dainty posy of flowers, arranged by Mrs Wood, was presented to Mrs Merrington. The thought for the month, given by Mrs Turner: Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone— Kindness in another’s trouble. Courage in your own. Beautiful flowers and autumn leaves brought by members were taken to the Public Hospital.

- The monthly meeting of the Pine Hill branch of the Home Economics Association \yas held in the school on Wednesday last. Mrs M'Neill presided over a fair attendance. Mrs F. C. Cooper gave a delightful talk on the 4 of Our Association,’ which was enjoyed by all. On the occasion of the marriage of Miss Mima Munro, the Scottish Society of Dunedin recognised her value as a member, and presented hbr with a crystal vase as a small token of appreciation. Miss Munro has interested herself in all the activities of the society ever since its inception, and the family name will ever be associated with the society, for her father, the late Mr George Munro, was its first president. The recipient is a popular member of the Ladies* Committee, and as she will be permanently resident in the north, the Scottish Society will be deprived of the services of a most useful member.