SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23038, 17 August 1938, Page 16

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

- Will correspondents please note lliat items intended for Wednesday’s ‘Star’ must be in the office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday hy Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief.

Mr and Mrs E. P. Stocker, of Calcutta, who are travelling through New Zealand, are at present in Dunedin, staying at Wain’s Hotel.

Mrs W. S. Murray, who has. been for a month in Auckland and Wellington, has returned to Dunedin.

Mrs C. 11. Chapman, who has been abroad for some time, left London on August 5,. and will return to Dunedin, travelling via Sydney.

An engagement is announced between Noelice Divers, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James T. Martin, Wellington, and Eric George, only son of the late Mr and Mrs F, J. Carter, Dunedin.

The Countess of Orford, Lady Walpole, and Miss Ridley arrived in Dunedin yesterday, and are guests at Wain’s Hotel. Mr and Mrs George Webster, who are visiting Dunedin, are guests at Wain’s Hotel. Miss Elsie Andrews, M.8.E., who has been travelling throughout the Dominion on a publicity tour for the New Zealand Pan-Pacific Women’s Association, returned to New Plymouth on-Wednesday. 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.”—fAdvt. I Mrs F.J. Raines gave a most enjoyable cocktail party for Mrs J. J. Mitchell at the City Hotel, morning tea being served later. Those present included Mesdanies Raines, Douglas Barton. G. Quirk, D. Tointon, J. M'Creary, and J. J. Mitchell. Prior to ’ leaving Dunedin, Mrs F. J. Raines gave an enjoyable tea party at the Savoy, her guest of honour being Miss Lorna Jackson, of Wellington. Other guests were Mesdames Douglas Barton, J. M'Creary. G. Quirke, J. Love, T. Gillies, L'. Gore, D. Tointon, H. Munro, J. Mitchell, Donsett. A. Mitchell, Maxwell.- F. Raines, P. Cameron, and L. Jackson.

An exhibition of paintings by Mrs M. E. Tripe, a New Zealand artist, recently returned from abroad, was opened to-day at Fisher’s Gallery, Christchurch. The exhibition i.s a truly outstanding one, and will attract many visitors.

Mr and Mrs Allan Wilkie, so well known for their Shakespearean presentations, are at present living in a charming old cottage in Dorset, which they have restored. Mr Wilkie is writing and doing research work in connection with Shakespeare’s plays. Mr Alexander Marsh, who was a member of the Shakespeare company, is producer for several repertory societies in Cornwall and where he and Mrs Marsh now reside.

Mr and' Mrs Edgar Cone, of London, will leave England in November and travel to New Zealand via Canada, arriving in Dunedin early in the new year. Mrs Cone, who was formerly Miss Greta Stevenson, M.Sc., of Otago University, left for England some four years ago to further her studies in botany, and will assist in the botany department of Otago University while Dr Holloway is in England next year.

Mr and Mrs R. C. B. Greenslade gave a small dinner party in the City Hotel on Monday evening in honour of Mr and Mrs Hugh Speight, who have just returned from America.

Mr and Mrs F. S. Salinger gave a 5 o’clock party at their home in Kew on Monday as a farewell to Captain and Mrs A. W. Grevillo, who left today to take up residence in Wellington.

You will never have greater opportunities of saving money than you have at Triggs and Denton’s Shoe Clearance. Instep tic comfort shoes with low Cuban heels, in Nigger, Black, or Navy Kid are being cleared at 15/6 pair. Usual price, 22/6. Sizes 3 to 7. Also new style high cut courts with spike heels in Brown Suede at 19/6 pair; usual price, 29/6. Sizes 4, 4-4, 5, and 51- Triggs and" Denton’s, 58 George Street. —[Advt.]

Mrs B. E. AV. Logan and Mrs 11. J. Bailey are guests at Wain’s Hotel during the stay of H.M.S. Leander in port. Mrs-B. U. Alcock is staying at Onslow House.

Mrs S. A. Wood and Miss Trixie Wood left this morning, lor the Franz Joseph Glacier.

Mrs Mark Hamm was hostess at a morning tea party at the Savoy on Saturday, the guest of honour being Mrs A..W.-Greville. Other guests present were Mesdames Raymond Kirk, Charles Wilson, O. G. Cox, J. E. K. Mirams, W. F. Forrester, J. B. Deaker, Ralph Sleigh, and G. Parsonson. Mrs G. 11. Ritchie was hostess at a luncheon party toMay in the Otago Women’s Club, given in honour of Mrs B. E. W. Logan, Mrs R. J. Bailey, and Mrs B. U- Alcock, who are in Dunedin with their husbands during the visit of H.M.S. Leander. Other guests were Mrs C. W. Rattray, Mrs Russell Ritchie, Mrs J. Sutherland Ross, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs W. O. M'Kellar, Mrs Stephen Reeves, and the Misses Denniston, True Neill, Molly Birch, and Joan Ritchie.

Mr and Mrs Henderson, Mr and Mrs Cosgrove, Mr and Mrs Ruth and Mr Pemberton arranged a most successful “ bring and buy ” sale in the Labour rooms, South Dunedin, on Monday evening last. The evening was spent with music, dancing, and competitions, the “ blanket ” competition being won by Mrs M'Ewan, Musselburgh. A dainty supper concluded a pleasant evening.

The members of the Leith Croquet Club held the third of their series of “ winter afternoons ” on Thursday last at the home of the secretary, 'Hiss .At. Wilson, Queen street, who was assisted as hostess by Misses Steven ; Scoullar, Todd, and Thompson. Five tables played progressive “ trump ” whist, the' prize-winner being Mrs Johnsen. At the conclusion of play Mrs H. Walker, president, thanked the hostesses for a very enjoyable afternoon, and called for a vote of thank*, which was heartily given.

The fourth annual meeting of the Opoho branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Opoho Church Hall on Tuesday. Mrs Lousley presided over a good attendance. The office-bearers for the past j r ear were all re-elected. After the business had been completed a competition was played, which took the form of an “ autograph hunt ” and proved most successful, the new members thus becoming acquainted with the older ones. Mrs Hinton sang two delightful songs, followed by items from the choir. Afternoon tea was served, and the singing of the league hymn brought a most pleasant afternoon to a close.

The Music Circle of the Otago Women’s Club held its meeting on Friday last, Mrs L. Beaumont presiding and introducing Mr Max Scherek, who had arranged a programme to show the contrast between early and modern trios. Haydn’s trio in E minor, Mozart’s in B flat major, Schumann’s in F major, and John Ireland’s Fantasie trio were played, the instrumentalists being Mr Max Scherek (piano), Miss N. Garland (violin), and Mr A. Blyth (’cello). Miss Stella Bayiey proposed a vote of thanks at the conclusion of the programme, which was carried by acclamation.

On Friday last members of the Caversham Croquet Club tendered a surprise party to one of their members, Mrs AV. Anderson, Cole street, who is leaving with Mr Anderson on Thursday next, for a three months’ trip to Sydney, where they will be the guests of Mr and Mrs Stewart Anderson. A very enjoyable evening was spent in games and competitions. Just before supper the president of the club, Mrs Will, handed a small present to Mrs Anderson and on the club’s behalf extended best wishes and expressed the hope that her holiday would be a happy one. Mrs Anderson suitably responded and thanked all present for their good wishes.

On AA 7 eduesday evening Miss Mariorie Kirkpatrick was hostess at a delightful “ pantry ” evening, hold at her,home in South Dunedin, given in honour of Miss Dorothy Roberts, who is to be an August bride. Guests were received in the drawing room, where items and competitions were enjoyed. Later all proceeded to the dining room where a dainty supper was served by the hostess and her mother. During the 'evening two vocal solos, ‘ Not Understood ’ and ‘ The Garden of Happiness ’ were rendered by Miss M. Dryden. . The following assisted in making the programme a huge success: Misses Margaret Laing, Ngarita Ferguson, Olga Johnston, and Ann Stewart. Others present included Misses M. Foster, A. Cummings, H. Johnson, L. Gunn, N. M'Phail. M. Brighting, G. Shannon, R. Cameron, D, Thompson, M. Roberts, E.’ Scrymgeour, and L. Wilson.

J. H. Hutton’s Hawaiian pupils’ dance social was -held on Saturday evening in the Radiant Hall, when a large crowd of interested friends was present. An enjoyable programme of musical items was given between the dances, the assisting artists being Mile Rossi and Mr lion Ross —whose songs were much appreciated—Mrs J. Duncan, Misses G. Griffin, Gwen Strachan, M. Smith, and Mr Hutton (guitar solos), and Mr Joe Tate (banjo solos). The Hawaiian Orchestra (of 12 performers) rendered several. popular hits in their inimitable style, and Tom Moore and his Collegiates supplied the dance music.

Mrs D. G. Mowat, the convener of the literary evening at the AustralGirton Club, prepared a programme of great interest for the members who visited the Yedic on Saturday. She had called upon eight other members to comment, each in her own way, on some work of a contemporary writer. Either by presenting the gist of the story, or discussing the book generally, or reading extracts, or combining these methods, each in a most capable way made her book appear attractive. Miss Frances J. Ross commented on

‘ The Cheerful Giver,’ by Harold Williams; Mrs Milburn, ‘The Hedge Sparrow,’ by C. 11. Allen; Miss May Beid, ‘ Oil Paint and Grease Paint,’ by Dame Laura Knight; Miss Edith Park, 1 Miss Bishop,’ by Mrs Bessie Streeter Aldrich; Mrs ,1. M. Samson, ‘ The Passing Show,’ by Captain .John ; Airs A. J. S. Cowie, 1 Four Thousand Against the Arctic,’ by H. P. Smolka ; Mrs .). Malcolm, ‘ He Who Came,’ by Constance Holme; Miss E. Owen, ‘ Miss Buncle’s Book,’ by D. K. Stevenson ; and Mrs Mowat advised listeners to read ‘ Perfume from Provence,’ by Lady Fortescue, 1 Letters to a Friend,’ by Winifred Holtby, and several other books. A hearty vote of thanks to those who took part was carried by acclamation

The tenth annual meeting of the Milton branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Miller Hall on August 12. The president, Mrs M'Calluin, presided over a good gathering of members and members of the Royal Health Society of New Zealand. - After the opening exercises the report and balance sheet were read and adopted. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows President, Mrs APCallum ; vice-presidents—Mesdames Gray, Wilson, Roy, and Sinclair; secretary, Mrs Saunders; treasurer, Mrs Bedford; magazine secretary, Airs Bowie; delegate to Provincial Council, Airs Wilson; pianist, Mrs Keenan; Flower Committee, Mrs CorSton and Mrs Taylor; Hostess Committee, Mrs Alartin and Miss Herbert; Creche Committee, Mrs Bowie and Airs Dignon; Press correspondent, Airs Brown. Airs Al'Callum gave a short talk on her trip abroad. The thought for the afternoon was; “ If you have this, you can’t have that, ’tis the way of life, you can’t have everything; ’tis God’s way, so take with joy the blessings He gives each day'.” Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Alesdames Herbert, Walker, and Marryott, and members of the Royal Health Society.

Members of the French Circle of the Otago Women’s Club arranged a very delightful afternoon tea party on Monday as a welcome home to their president, Mrs J. Sutherland Ross, who has just returned from a visit to England. In a happy little speech, Miss F. Campbell, the chairwoman of the circle, welcomed the guest of honour and presented her with a volume of French poems set to music. Mrs Ross suitably replied. "

Dance for Ship’s Company. On Monday evening the committee of the Navy League : gave a complimentary dance in the Pioneer Hall for the ship’s company, of H.M.S. Leander, at present in port. The dance was a very jolly one, about 250 being present, including members--of the R.N.V.R. and their partners. ■ Navy League members present were Mr J. Sutherland Ross (president), Commander Fraser (R.N.V.R.), Mrs W.O. M'Kellar, Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, Miss Fraser, and Mr F. S. Salinger (secretary). Naval Officers Entertained, Mr and Mrs J. Sutherland Ross gave a very enjoyable sherry party at their home in Roslyn yesterday in honour of the officers of H.M.S. Leander, at present in port. Among the guests were Captain Kivett-Cnrnac,, Commander H. V. P. M'Clintock, Lieutenant-com-mander and Mrs B. E. W. Logan, Lieutenant and Mrs R, J. Bailey, Lieutenant and Mrs B. TJ. Alcock, Surgeon-commander J. J. Keevil, Rev. C. B. Ellis, and other officers from the ship, also Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs James Begg, Mr and Mrs W. O. M'Kollar, Commander and Mrs Fraser, Captain and Mrs E. F. Watson, Mr and Mrs R. G. C. M'Nab, Major and Mrs Bongard and Miss Bongard, Mr and Mrs R. S. Black. Mr and Mrs A. C. Matheson, Mrs T. M'Kibbin, Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, Mrs J. E. Macassey, Mrs R. Inkster (Edinburgh), Misses Joan Ritchie, Betty and Mary Reeves, Katharine Begg, Betty M'Arthur, Rosemary and Mavin Ross, Sir Percy Sargood, Mr F. S. Salinger, Mr Frank Barron, Mr John Fergus Begg, Mr Donald Ross, and Dr Carmalt Jones. The hostess wore a graceful gown of sylvan 'green velvet, with touches of silver. She was assisted by Miss Rosemary Ross, who wore a frock of navy flecked wool,, with a tucked' in scarf in brighter tonings. Mrs Inkster’s frock was ,of nut-brown georgette. The library was charmingly decorated with sprays of wattle, narcissi, and other spring flowers, and the hall with bowls of anemones.