SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23029, 6 August 1938, Page 24

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that items intended lor 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 letter case they must bo brief.

Miss Betty M'Arthur has returned from n visit to Wellington.

Miss Margaret Dunlop Las returned from a visit to Wellington. Mr Courtney Galbraith (Dunedin) and his sister, Miss Kathleen S. Galbraith (who has charge of the massage department at the Palmerston North Public Hospital), arrived in England by the Ormonde on July 1, arid left a few weeks later for a four weeks’ tour in_ Prance. Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland, and Italy. During this round Miss Galbraith will visit the principal hospitals, and on her return to London she will take a post-graduate course in one of the hospitals there. She has relatives to visit in England and Ireland, and she expects to be away from New Zealand for nine months.

The monthly meeting of the Glentui branch of the Home Economics Association was held at the home of Mrs Thompson, 63 Warden street, Opoho, in August 3. Mrs Williams presided over a good attendance of members. Mrs Main gave a most interesting demonstration on the making of nursery animals, her collection of animals being greatly admired.

The monthly meeting of the obstetrical branch of the Trained Nurses’ Association, Dunedin, was held in the Plnnket rooms, Princes street, on August 1. There was a good attendance of members. The speaker for the evening was Dr Gerald Fitzgerald, who gave a most interesting lecture, which was greatly appreciated by all present. Mrs Pollock proposed a hearty vote of thanks, after which a social hour brought the meeting to a close.

Rotorua Praised By Visitors for Its Sunny Days. The enthusiasm shown by winter holiday-makers to Rotorua for its glorious, warm, sunny days—and the complete central heating of Brent’s Hotel —is unbounded. With dancing every evening—reasonable tariffs —Brent’s Hotel is decidedly ** the best place to stay ” —[Advt.]

On Saturday evening last many rela tives and friends were present at the residence of Mr and Mrs G. C. M‘Kay, Caversham, where a delightful birthday party was held in honour of their daughter, Roua Isabel, who that day attained her majority. Miss Rona wore a frock of white and pink flowered taffeta, and was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. The guests included Mesdames J. Cardno, T. Gumpatzes, E. Frost, G. Will, A. Grant, and the Misses Essie MTvay (Timaru), Jane Cardno. Betty M'Cracken. Patricia M'Cracken, and Margaret Foster.

The council of the Home Economies Association held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon, the president, Mrs Reilly, presiding over a large attendance of branch representatives. After the general business was disnosed of, much interest was shown in the home science fair to be held early in September in the Concert Chamber. In addition to co-operating with the students on the flower and plant stall it was decided that the home economics groups should take charge of the tea rooms, under the supervision of Mesdames Keith Cameron, Glue, and Reilly, and Miss Stevenson. Mrs Laidlaw suggested holding several afternoon tea parties to raise funds amongst the groups to meet necessary expenses in connection with the tea rooms. Miss Macmillan asked home economics members for new demonstrations of interest to country girls during their week in town.

A large attendance of members of the Opoho Ladies’ Bowling Chib was present at the annual meeting held in the pavilion, the president (Mrs J. Thomson) being in the chair. The members stood in silence as a mark of resnoot to the memory of the late Mr William Dryden, who was a staunch friend and supporter of the ladies’ club. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, the president expressed her thanks to the members

end all others who had helncr. to make the year a scccess. The following officebearers v.ere elected:—President, Mrs T. H. Heudra, vice-president Mrs E. E. Trenwith; secretary ani treasurer, Mrs A. S. Quennell; selectors—Mesdames J. M'Millan, F. Darling, and C C. Kettle; committee Mesdames Hendra, Thomson, Trenwith, Quennell, Kettle, M‘Mdlan, Hope, Ballard, and Darling; delegate to 0.L.8.A., Mrs E. E. Trenwith (re-elected). Votes ol thanks were passed to Mrs Thomson, retiring president, Mrs E. E. Trenwith, retiring secretary and treasurer, and to Mr J. Seaton, "auditor. The meeting was brought to a close with a celightful afternoon tea, provided by the retiring committee.

Mrs G. Coesins, Timarti, is the guest of Miss Graham, Heriot Row. Mrs W. T. Ritchie, "Te Tawa,” Timaru, is the guest of Mrs Gerald Ferguson, Belmont Lane.

Miss Nancy Hall, Ranfurly, left yesterday on a visit to Palmerston North

Mrs David Ritchie, of Havelock North, who came south for her son’s wedding to-day, with her daughter, Miss Muriel Ritchie, is staying at the City Hotel.

Mr and Mrs George Burdon, of Pembroke, who are in town for the Ritchie —Ritchie wedding, are the guests of Mrs Guy Tapley, Manuka street, Dunottar.

Mr and Mrs Derrick Orbell, of Tckapo, are the guests of Mrs Russell Ritchie, George street, while in town for the Ritchie-Ritchie wedding.

Mr and Mrs Arthur Macandrew (nee Jennie West), of Titirangi, Auckland, who are in Dunedin for the Choral Society’s seventy-fifth anniversary celebrations, are staying at the Oban Hotel.

Mrs Charles Macfarlane, of Waiau, who is a visitor to Dunedin for the wedding of Miss-Elizabeth Ritchie to Mr David Ritchie, of Havelock North, whch took place to-day, is the guest of Mrs R. J. JPLaren, Como street. Mrs Russell Laidlaw, of Kaikoura, is also in town for the Ritchie-Ritchie wedding to-day.

Mrs Arthur Barnett, Miss Joy Barnett. Mrs R. G. Hudson. Mrs V. Jacobs. Mrs Dora Smeaton, Miss Thelma Hudson (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs George Burdon (Pembroke) will be among the visitors to Christchurch for Grand National Week. Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley will leave for Christchurch at the weekend and will be the guests of Mrs Guy Cotterill, Merivale Lane, for race week. Mrs Ivo Carr will be another visitor to Christchurch for race week.

Visitors to the city for the wedding to-day of Miss Elizabeth Ritchie included Mr and Mrs J. Acland (Mount Peel), Mr and'Mrs (Brian Boys (Waipukurau), Mr and Mrs Keith de Castro (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Lionel Cooke’ (Christchurch), Mrs G. Cossins (Timaru), Mrs Patrick Dillon (Blenheim), Mr Guy Williams (Heretaunga), Mr and Mrs John Elworthy, Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy. Mr and Mrs Harold Elworthy (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Patrick Gresson (Invercargill), Dr Elizabeth Gunn (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. J. Hodgkins (Heriot), Mr and Mrs Wolsey Kam (Cromwell), Dr and Mrs Maling (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Eric Maunsell (Bowler’s Creek), Mr and Mrs A. H. Hope (Mangaorapa), Mr and Mrs E. W. Ormond (Hastings), Mr John Ormond (Waipukurau), Mr and Mrs Downes Roberts (Middlemarch) , Mr and Mrs Bernard Savill (Hanmer Springs), Mr Quentin Wilson (Bulls), Mr Denis Ritchie (Timaru), Mrs E. C. Studholme, Miss C. Studholme (Waimate), Dr and Mrs David Morrow (Rangiora), Mrs W. T. Ritchie and Miss Patricia Ritchie, “ Te Tawa,” Timaru).

The engagement is announced of John Joseph, youngest son of Mrs J. M‘E. Hinchclitf, Dunedin, to Allison Jean, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs G. F. Myers, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Joyce, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr E. M'Conville, of Dunedin, to Frank, only son of Mr and Mrs AV. T. Raymond, of Cashmere Hills, Christchurch.

Mrs A. C. Matheson was hostess at a most enjoyable 5 o’clock party at her flat -in High street on Thursday, given in honour of Mrs George Cotterill, of Hawke’s Bay.

The engagement is announced from Sydney of Gladys, daughter of Mr and Mrs AV. AA 7 ebley, of Melbourne, to AVilliam Gibson, eon of Mr G. L. Bannatyne, of Auckland, and grandson of the late Mr and Mrs AV. L. Bannatyne, of Dunedin.

Dunedin callers at New Zealand House, London, in June included:— Miss Margaret Wilson, Mrs J. A. Mitchell, Miss L. A. Guild, Mr H. Mandeno, Mrs F. S. Batchelor, Mrs K. Ikquhart, Mrs M. M. M'Lean, Mrs A. and Miss D. Clark, Miss F. I. Edmonson, Mr and Mrs AA 7 . J. Oliver, Mr and Mrs N. J. Goldstein, Miss H. V. and Miss E. 0. O. Barnett.

Yesterday afternoon at All Saints’ Church, the christening took place of Lucy Josephine, the small daughter of Mr*and Mrs Derrick Orbcll, of Tokapo. Afterwards a tea party was held at the residence of the grandparents, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, George street, at which many relatives wore present.

The Poetry Circle of the Otago AA’omen’s Club held its meeting on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs Cowie presided over a largo number of members. The subject for study was the women poets ot the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the chairwoman gave a short and interesting talk on some of the most oustanding. the following being included: —E Barrett Browning, Mrs Homans, Emily Bronte, Christina Rossetti, Alice Meyuell. Edith Sitwell, George Eliot, Mary Coleridge, Eva Gore-Booth, AHctoria Sackvilfe-West, May Doney, and A. L. Barbauld. A delightful afternoon was spent by the members of the circle, who, besides giving short resumes of some or the lives of these poets, read many of their poems.

Yesterday afternoon at the Otago Women’s Club Lady Ferguson was hostess at a tea party given in honour of the winners of the play-writing competition arranged by the British Drama League for a trophy presented annually by her. Those present were Mr W. Ft. Ganderton (winner of trophy), Mr J.

Dickie (second place), Misses A. M.‘Dougall and Gweuda Burt (third place, equal), Mr John Moffett (judge), Lady Sargood, Lady Hutchison, Mrs J. Sutherland Ross, Mrs A. A. Fairbairn and Mr Philip Nevill.

Mrs Basil Cotterill was hostess at a luncheon party on Thursday in the Otago Women’s Club given in honour of Mrs George Cotterill, of Hawke’s Bay, who is at present her guest. Lunch was served at four small tables, which were decorated with bowls of stylosis, heather, japonica, and Christmas roses respectively. The other guests were Lady Sargood, Mesdames G. R. Ritchie, S. Macpherson, Edgar Hazlett, G. R. Cheeseman, A. C. Matheson, Cogan, J. Hislop, J. W. Black, _ James Begg, M’Keilar, T. M’Kibbin, and the Misses Scott and Reid.

Yesterday at the Otago Women’s Club Mrs G. R. Ritchie gave a luncheon party, the guest of honour being Mrs David Ritchie, of Hawke’s Bay. A central bowl of Iceland poppies, with dainty sprays of spring flowers at each guest’s place, gave the table a very charming appearance. The other guests were Lady Ferguson, Lady Sargood, Mesdames W. T. Ritchie (Timaru), C. W. Birch, C. W. Rattray, G Cossins (Timaru), Basil Cotterill, George Cotterill (Hawke’s Bay), Sydney Neill, Russell Ritchie, and the Misses M. Downie Stewart, Deuniston, M. Ritchie, and D. Williams.

Mrs O’Donnell held a successful “ bridge ” party at her home in Victoria road, St. Clair, on Wednesday afternoon in aid of the funds of the Watea Croquet Club. There were 12 tables of bridge players, who were welcomed by the hostess and her helpers Mcsdames Young, Gibson, Christopher, Palmer, and Miss Hutchins. A dainty afternoon tea was served and prizes were won by Mrs Knox (highest score), Mrs Wilson, Mrs Munro-(lucky number). Mrs Wilson, vice-president of the club, thanked Mrs O’Donnell and her helpers for a most enjoyable afternoon.

The Craigleith branch of the Home Economics Association held its annual meeting at the residence of Mrs Ingram, Central Fire Station. There was a record attendance of members. The election of officers resulted;—Mrs Ferguson, president; Mrs Drake, vicepresident; Mrs Whyte, secretary. On behalf of the group, Mrs Reilly expressed appreciation of the capable manner in which'Mrs Weir, retiring president, had fulfilled her duties during the past three years and of her untiring zeal and interest in the welfare of the group. The latter part of the evening was pleasurably spent in a practical demonstration by Miss Evans on the art of making bead evening bags. Expressions of thanks to the demonstrator and the hostess and the dispensing of supper terminated a very profitable evening.

The annual meeting of the Mornington Ladies’ Bowling Club was held in the pavilion on Tuesday. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The following members were elected President, Mrs Turner; vice-president, Mrs Liddel; secretary. Mrs Wallace; committee—Mesdames Walker, Wright. Smith, R. Brown, Morrison, and Miss Whelan; selectors. Miss Whelan, Airs R. Brown; Ties Committee, Mesdames Smith and Wallace; delegate to centre, Mrs Morrison. At the conclusion of business the members were entertained at afternoon tea by the retiring president, Mrs Whale, and Mrs Turner, the newly-elected president.

The eighth annual meeting of the Mornington branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Presbyterian Bible Class room on AVednesday, Mrs Wallace (president) presidiijg. The year’s work was very gratifying. There was an increase of 18 new members, making a total of 106. The following officers were elected:—President, Mrs AVallace; vice-presidents Mesdames Burton, Dodd, and Cumberheach; secretary, Mrs Nelson; treasurer, Mrs Thornicroft; magazine secretary, Mrs Andrews; committee—Mesdames Currie, AA'addcll, Booth, Hawley, Joseph. Fraser, Kilgour, Ferry, Little, Boswprth, Sinclair, M‘Lay, and Henderson. League members staged an amusing radio entertainment, the following taking part: Mesdames Turner, Mundie, Greaves, Greig, Sinclair, Bosworth, Moodie, M‘Lay, and Henderson. The thought for the afternoon was given by Mrs AA’allace— ■“ Keep your face always to the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind.” Beautiful spring flowers were brought by members and were later taken to the Hospital. The Port Chalmers branch of the League of Mothers held its montly meeting in the Currie Street Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs Sutherland presided over a fair attendance. The fol lowing office-bearers were elected: — President, Mrs Sutherland; vice-presi-dents, Mrs Gilmour and Mrs Knewstubb; secretary, Mrs Ness; treasurer, Mrs limes; magazine secretary, Mrs Jenkins; committee —Mesdames Peck, Ewing, M'Elwee. Nimmo, F. KnewstubbT Nelson, M'Cormick. Neil, Hawkins, Mirams, Bailey, Durne, and Elliott. Solos were rendered by Mrs Davidson, and Mrs_ Tresider gave a demonstration on artificial flower making. Supper, served by the committee, concluded the meeting.

To augment the supper fund of the forthcoming fifth annual bal of I'orbury parish (St. Bernadette s), a most enjoyable afternoon tea was held ui the Vedi'c Cafe on Tuesday. Mesdamcs W. H Lacey and F. Plunkett were hostesses, ami a bright and very pleasing musical programme was rendered by Mr and Mrs Peter Dawson, Miss R. Roche, Miss Hargreaves, and Mrs R. J Irvine Mrs Newey was accompanist. Among the guests were Rev. Father C. J. Collins, Mesdames Webster, Anthony, F. Cheyne. M'Swecney, O’Connell, W. J Goughian. Van Payne, G Schruffer, Couling, Barling, A Savage, Clarke, T. Carroll, Vv. Simpson, Morris, T Thorn, A, Thorn, B. Challis, M’Keown, Otto, M. Kinney, P. Casserly D. P. Murphy, H. Carter, Carter sen., Fiddes, Proctor, Stuart Wal lace, C. Smith, Meggitt, MTherson, Dolan Janus, N Bradley, Campbell, Woodhouse, Dillon, H Rea, O’Connor, Lister, Coxon. Roche, Sinclair, Mentos, ’Berwick, do Vere, Cogan, T. Francis, Campbell, Bleach, Scanlan, Mulverhill, Robertson, V. Cahill, llarraway, Hordcn, Harris, Cameron, and Misses’ D. Martin, 1. Dawson, D. Trcacy, Brosnan. Donations were received from Mesdamcs Collins, Ferguson. Stone, Harty, Condon, Fraser, Richardson, Roche, Stewart, and Ross.

The eighth animal meeting of the St. Clair branch of the League of Mothers was held ou Thursday, Mrs E. M. Doig presiding. After the annual report ana balance sheet had been presented, the following office-bearers were elected :—President, Mrs E. M. Doig; vice-presidents, Mesdames P. U. Jones and M. Robson; hon. secretary, Mrs M'Lachlan; treasurer, Mrs Warwick; magazine secretary, Mrs Miller; tea convener, Mrs Wood; accompanist, Mrs Aitken ; General Committee—Mesdames Anderson, Chisholm, Main, Malcolm, Mills, and Ruhen. Mrs M'Lachlan sang ‘ Bless This House ’ and ‘My Task ’ most effectively, and two enjoyable musical monologues were given by Mrs J. W. Thompson with Mrs Douglas Barton as accompanist. A delightful paper on the origin and history of nursery rhymes was given by Mrs Esplin. There are few mothers who have not had recourse to_ nursery rhymes, and it enhances their charm when a little light is shed on what lies behind these simple jingles. It is surprising to learn that some of the simplest arise from tlie political feuds of Jacobean times and others from the romances and intrigues of royal favourites. Their historical meanings have vanished with the years, but the children of to-day still come under the magical influence of ‘Did Mother Hubbard’ and ‘ Humpty Dumpty.’ Mrs Eric Anderson thanked the speaker and performers for the good fare provided, and dainty bouquets were presented to Mesdames Doig and Jones. The thought for the month, given by Mrs Taylor, was “ Be philosophical, for it is philosophy that helps us to bear with the evils of life and makes the good things precious.”

With the rbject of adding to the church funds, a band of women of the St. Clair Presbyterian Church organised and staged a concert on Thursday evening. The hall was comfortably packed despite wintry conditions. An enjoyable programme received wellmerited applause, the performers being;—Mothers’ League Choir, Mesdames Beaumont, Falconer, and Harmon, and Rev. lan G. Borrie (songs); Mr 11. MTvenzie (elocutionary items), and Master Alan Joel (pianoforte solos). A humorous sketch entitled ‘Circumlocution’ depicted the .vagaries of human nature in a police court, the parts being ably taken by Mesdames Green, Prince, and Young. The final item was a half-hour play by Mrs M ‘Dougall It proved the old adage ‘Blood is Thicker Than Water’ (its title) when family love triumphed over all outside derogatory criticism. Marked by a clever and witty dialogue, this humorous two-act play evoked considerable amusement. The characters were portrayed by Mesdames J. W. Thomson, F. L. Lawrence, W. Turnbull, G. H. Green, and E. H. Ombler.