SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23113, 12 November 1938, Page 25

SOCIAL AND 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.

Mr and Mrs Ralph Paterson returned home yesterday, and have taken up residence at Highgate.

Mrs David Collins, Wairarapa, is the guest of Mrs G. R. Ritchie, Heriot Row.

Mrs Arthur Duncan, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs C. W. Rattray, Belmont Lane.

Mrs Lyndon Macassey has returned from a visit to Christchurch and Temuka.

Mrs A. J. Currie mid her daughter Miss Chris Currie returned by to-day’s express from a visit to relatives in England.

Mrs J. R. H. Caiman and Miss Margaret Caiman left by the Mauuganui on a holiday visit to Wellington.

Mrs P. S. Death left on Thursday for Omakau, where she will be the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs G. Liudley.

Mr and Mrs Denis Muir, Australia, are on a short visit to Mrs M. 1. Muir, before visiting Mrs Muir’s parents, Mr and Mrs George Webster, Timaru. They will leave in about three months’ time for England.

Madame Winnie Fraser left London for Oxford on October 20. She has decided to spend the winter in Paris, where she will remain for some months. In the spring she hopes to go to Sicily.

Miss Frances R. Campbell, of Dunedin, attended the annual congress of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics, held in London. At is conclusion she had a motor tour round Northern Ireland. On November 5 Miss Campbell left by the Orford, and hopes to be in Dunedin shortly before Christmas. A WIN BY FLAVOUR! Delicious BIRTHDAY RENCO makes the loveliest dessert of them all —FLAVOURED JUNKET! Try it in six superb flavours —Raspberry Greengage, Passionfruit, Orange, Lemon, and Vanilla. You will agree .that there is no more luscious and appetite-provoking dish. Children love it l lOd bottle makes 8 pints.—[Advt.] A delightful afternoon was held at the clubhouse of the Chisholm Park Golf Club, when the president (Mrs W. T. Grant) gave an afternoon tea party for the mid-week lady players. Several competitions were held and the members presented Mrs Grant, the secretary (Mrs F. Drake), and Mrs L. Todd with handsome gifts in recogni tion of their valuable services rendered to the club during the year.

The Psychology Circle of the Otago Women’s Club held its annual party on Wednesday afternoon at _ the club rooms. The chairwoman, Miss Mercer, was presented with a dainty bouquet of lily-of-the-valley by Mrs Cowan, after which afternoon tea was served. A list of subjects for study for next year was decided upon, and the remainder of the afternoon was given up to competitions, the winners of which were "Miss Constance Lee’ and Mrs Wakefield Holmes. . The prize for the most inspiring thought for the oncoming year went to Miss Brown. Hundreds of policemen were required to control the crowds, estimated at 50,000. at Glasgow Cathedral, when Lord David Douglas-Hamilton married Miss Prunella Stack, “ Perfect Girl ” leader of the Women’s League of Health and Beauty. The crowd had begun to gather as early as 10 a.m., although the wedding was not due to take place until 2.30. Prominent among the spectators were members of the local league, and the 1,500 guests mcluded a dozen girls from London. It was the first time that a son of a to-ottish duke had been married in Glasgow Cathedral. Tenants from the Hamilton estates were given special places in the cathedral. The bride’s mother, the late Mrs Bagot Stack, founded the Women’s Health League in 1930, and on her death her daughter became its very popular leader. Meantime, the words “ and Beauty ” had been added, ans its membership now numbers more than 140.000 in Great Britain alone. When the National Fitness Council was formed, Miss stack, whose age i.s only 22, was invited to become a member, and she is on the Technical and Propaganda Committee.

Miss Betty Gilchrist is visi tiny Queenstown.

Miss Zona Nichol, of Bluff, who was in town for a few clays, was the guest of Miss Smith, London street.

Mrs E. E. Harper, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs J. Walcott, London street.

Mrs Percy Priest was “ at home ” yesterday afternoon at her residence, St. Clair, to some 20 guests.

Miss Kata d’Auvergne, with Mrs G. E. Franklin, arrived in Wellington by the Arawa from London, and are the guests of Mrs L. F. Pegler, Wellington. They intend making an extensive motor tour of New Zealand before returning to England., Miss Mary d’Auvergne, Waimate, was in Wellington at the week-end to meet her sister. Miss d’Auvergne, who has been in England for tiie past eight years, is a graduate of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association.

Mrs G. R. Ritchie was hostess at a luncheon party on Thursday at the Otago Women's Club, given in honour of Mrs David Collins, of Wairarapa, who is at present her guest, and of Mrs Arthur Duncan, of Wellington. The luncheon table was charmingly decorated with a large central bowl of pink broom, mixed with tulips in the same tonings, and was arranged with plain hemstitched linen mats. The other guests were Mesdames C. W. Rattray. F. Fitchett, H. E. Abraham, Gerald Ferguson, F. S. Batchelor, Sydney Neil, Russell Ritchie, and the Misses M. Downie Stewart, Denniston, B. M'Leau, William*, Ogston, and K. M'Lean.

Dr and Mrs J. B. Dawson gave a most delightful 5 o’clock party on Thursday at their home in Queen street in honour of Air and Airs L. T. Evans, of Adelaide, who are at present tlieir guests. Others present were Dr and Mrs John Ritchie, Dr and Mrs Norman Greenslade, Air and Airs W. N. Wood, Air and Airs Jim Ritchie, Dr and Airs Noel North, Mr and Mrs

Ralph Sleigh, Mr and Mrs Lyndon Macassey, Misses Joan Ritchie, Katharine Begg, Betty M‘Arthur, Margaret Dunlop, Jocelyn North, and/the Messrs Fergus Begg, John Ross, A. and J. Borrie, Murray Sidey, and Dr John Fulton. The annual reunion of the returned sisters and overseas war workers was held in the Otago Women’s Club today, and took the form of a luncheon party, followed by a short business meeting. Afterwards those present were the guests of Mrs G. W. Cruickshank at afternoon tea at the Deanery. Sister Y 7 oung (president) acted as hostess, assisted by Mrs Oakley (vice-president). The other vice-presi-dent, Mrs Barclay, of Invercargill, was unfortunately unable to be present. The guests were Mesdames Fraser, T. M'Kibbin. F. C. Taylor, M.8.E., G Barclay, G, Kidd, R.R.C., Hammings, R.R.C. (Invercargill), Hargest, R.R.C. (Invercargill), M'Donald (Port Chalmers), W. A. Ross (Croix de Guerre), Biggs, Findlay, and the Misses Wilkin. R.R.C., Reynolds (2), Murison, Barclay, Fairbairn, Jeffery, A. B. Smith, Naismith, Nicholson, Myles, Moody, Macmillan (Milton), Dodds, M'Lellan, and Douglas. Mrs Richard Hudson will arrive on Monday in Auckland by the Monterey.

On Thursday morning the Bishop and Mrs Fitchett entertained the members of Synod and their wives at morning tea. Among those present were the Dean and Mrs Cruickshank, Archdeacon and Miss Whitehead, Archdeacon and Mrs Button, Archdeacon and Mrs Curzon-Siggers, Archdeacon and Mrs Lush, Archdeacon Russell, Canon and Mrs Small, Rev. W. A. and Mrs Hamblett, Bov. W. A. Curzon-Siggers, Rev. C. P. and Airs Webb, Rev. J. Aiorland, Rev. S. A. G. Hurd, Rev. H. Hook, Rev. R. Newcombe, Rev. L. D. C. and Airs Groves, Rev. A. B. and Airs Pywell, Rev. J. Al. and Airs Templer, Rev. J. L. and Airs Irwin, Rev. A. J. and Airs Fraser, Rev. C. N. Luker, Rov. J. N. and Mrs Goodman, Rev. B. C. Plump, Rev. J. and Airs Simpson, Rev. H. Boyd Bell, Rev. E. G. and Airs Wilson, Rev. S. E. Wood, Rev. J. J. and Airs Felly, Rev. H. and Airs Fallows, Rev. W. J. and Airs Hands, Rev. W. and Airs Sagar, Rov. A. W. and Airs Stace, Air and Mrs A. H. Allen, Air and Airs G. R. Ritchie, Air and Mrs W. E. Earnshaw, Air and Airs H. L. Cook, Air and Airs Harris Hastings, Air and Airs P. .1. Priest, Air and Airs A. L. Swan, Air and Airs S. Dunkley, Air and Airs L. D. Ritchie, Air and Mrs W. D. Jenkin, Air and Mrs J. I. Dawson, Air and Airs J. J. Paul, Air and Airs J. Simpson, Alessrs A. F. Cheyne, W. J. Sheat, W. J. Strong A. I. Newman, A. Thorley, H. W. Sew Hoy, F. W. Knight, I. Fitchett, Alesdames Parata, Nevill, MacLaurin, Brent, Hudson, Davis, Huld (2), Botting, Aloore, Holderness, Stevenson, Blackmore, Brent, Wethey, Sheat, Huld, Cheyne, Sew Hoy. Assisting were Airs Chapman and the Misses Chapman, Carter, Bacon, Al. Young, C. Falconer, K. Falconer, A. Adams, S. Fitchett, and J. Fitchett.

At the final community sing of the season in the Town Hall on Wednesday night Airs APlntyre, who has been stallholder for several years, was presented with a lovely bouquet from the committee and other gifts from friends in appreciation of her social service in the city.

Mrs R. Kennedy has returned from a short visit to Southland. On Thursday last the lady members of the Australian Society closed the season’s activities with a musical afternoon held in the Strand Salon, the large room of which was arranged as a lounge, prettily decorated with Iceland poppies. The lady president, Mrs H. A. Newall, attired in a smart navy deque suit with model navy hat and fkh net veil, received the guests, who were entertained with various items interspersed with competitions. Mrs R. White and Miss H. Smith gave an amusing sketch, vocal items were rendered by Mesdames Focken, R. White, and Miss Lexio Mathicsou, a recitation by Miss H. Smith, all the items being very much appreciated. The accompanists were Mrs Dick and Miss Gaynor Paape. Prior to afternoon tea the president, Mr A. A. Paape, accompanied by Mr C. E. Critchiey, Trade Commissioner for Australia, arrived and’were welcomed by Mrs Newall, who introduced them to those present. In a few brief remarks Mr C. E. Critchiey expressed pleasure at being present at an Australian Society function, and Mr Paape also spoke briefly. Later presentations were made to the lady president Mrs H. A. Newall, by Airs A. A. Orton, and to the hon. secretary and accompanist. Miss Gaynor Paape. by Mrs Newall. both suitably replying. The competitions, which caused much amusement. were won by Mesdames Renton and Horn. At the conclusion of a very happy party Airs A. A. Orton proposed a vote of thanks to those who assisted in making the afterijoon such an outstanding success. This was passed by acclamation. The National Anthem brought a very successful season to a close.

Four rinks from the Otago Ladies’ Bowling Club travelled south on Wednesday to participate in a match against the Balclntha Ladies’ Club. A very pleasant time was spent, and the game, which was curtailed owing to the weather, was won by the Balclutha team. Before leaving the president, Mrs Halligan, on behalf of the Otago ladies, who were so hospitably entertained at morning and afternoon tea at the pavilion, and lunch at the Mon Desir Tea Rooms, thanked the president and members for their generous hospitality. Mrs Mathewson suitably replied.

On Tuesday last a most enjoyable afternoon was given by Mrs A. Lumley in honour of Mrs and Miss Driver, who are leaving Knox street. The afternoon was pleasurably spent in social chat, interspersed with items and interesting competitions, which provided much amusement. On behalf of the ladies of Knox street, Mrs Lumley and Mrs Whyte presented the guest of honour with small gifts as a token of their respect and esteem. The dis-

pensing of a delightful afternoon tea terminated a very happy little gathering. Among those present were Mesdames Driver, King, Blanchett, Fleming, MTntosh. Nelson, Wilkinson, and Whyte, and Misses Driver, Curtis, and Munro.

The Port Chalmers branch of the Labour Party held a very successful Labour victory dance in the Garrison Hall, Port Chalmers, on Wednesday, November 9. Despite the very unpleasant weather conditions, there was an attendance of approximately 500 people. On the arrival of Mr J. W. Munro, M.P., the Port Chalmers Harmonica Band lined up and played the following into the hall:—Mr J. W. Munro, M.P., and Mrs Munro, the Hon. M. Connolly, M.L.C., and Mrs Connolly, His Worship the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs T. Scollay), and members of the North Dunedin Campaign Comrnitte and their wives. During the evening telegrams were received from the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, the Hon. P. C. Webb, the Hon. R. Semple, and Mr A. Campbell apologising for their absence.

The Ravensbourne branch of the League of Mothers held its final meeting for the year on Thursday afternoon in the Masonic Hall. Mrs Cairney presided over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the league hymn and prayer, followed by an address by Mr Nicolson, of the dental clinic, on ‘ The Care of the Teeth.' During the afternon the Opoho choir rendered pleasing items, and Mesdames Martindale, Carson, and Hinton solos and duets respectively. Afternoon tea was served, and the meeting closed with the doxology.

The Greater World Spiritual Mission held its third anniversary birthday party on Saturday, a very large number of members and supporters being present, when a very happy evening was spent in games, songs, com-

munity singing, and happy speeches. The feature of the evening was a beautiful birthday cake presented by Mrs Wilson. The candles were lit by Miss S. Baker with good wishes for the mission. The Rev. Gertrude Brooks cut the cake and responded to the good wishes. A delightful supper was served, and the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ brought a very happy evening to a close. The room was decorated with beautiful flowers for the occasion.

A very enjoyable function took place on Friday last at the Strand Salon, the occasion being the twenty-first birthday of Miss Mona Collins, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs T. J. Collins, of Chapman street, St. Kilda. _ Mrs Collins received the guests wearing a frock of navy matalasse with navy matching coat and a white shoulder spray. The guest of the evening wore a green ac-cordion-pleated georgette frock and embossed velvet cape to match, A very pleasant evening was spent in dancing and games, and the usual toasts were honoured. Among those present were Mesdames Grey, Condon, M'Sweeney, Elmes, Baker, Yates, Childs, Bartlett, Craighead, Wood-

ward, Cadigan, Misses M. Collins, Cadigan, Rusbach, Bartlett, Johnston, Ramsay, Pindfir, Andrews, Walls, Donaldson, Chandler,- Finlay (Oreti), Wylie, Hunter, Barrington, Monss, Baird, Galloway, Crawshaw, Steel, Jordan, Brown, and Ballantyne.

The monthly meeting of the Lawrence branch of the Women’s Institute was held on Monday night, when there was a good atendance of members. After the usual opening exercises Mrs Johnston gave a very full report of the Mid-Otago Federation meeting held in Roxburgh. The roll call, “ A farmyard noise,” was well responded to. Miss Muriel Weston gave a very interesting talk on ‘ Savouries,’ displaying some very tempting samples of the culinary art, these being enjoyed later for supper. The appreciation of members was expressed by Miss Robertson. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs M'Farlaue, Blisses Cameron and Ferguson. • ? The monthly meeting of the Beaumont branch of the W.D.F.U. was held on Wednesday, a good atendance being present. The motto for the day was “ Bad habits are like feather beds—easy to get into, but hard to get out of,” and the roll call ‘‘ Your favourite ballroom dance.” Demonstrations were given on Italian quilting and the making of crochet cushions in wool. A competition was held, the winner of this being Bliss Bell, with Mrs Crawford second. During the month a parcel of goods was forwarded to Makogai leper station. The hostess for the afternoon was Blrs Brook. Conversazione in the Museum. A very successful function was held on Thursday evening in the Willi Fels wing of the Museum, organised by the Association of Friends of the Museum and the Otago branch of the Royal Society.

Members of the ladies’ committee had decorated .the rooms with beautiful bowls of flowers and also the Maori House where supper was served. , The guests were received by the president of the Royal Society, Dr C. M. Focken and Mrs Focken, the latter wearing a very becoming frock of gold patterned satin. After a brief speech of welcome by Ur Focken and a talk by Mr H. D. Skinner, in which he described the special exhibits prepared for the evening, the guests spent a very interesting time in viewing the exhibits set out. In the classical section, the newlyacquired replica of the Venus of Milo was specially admired, as were also the mode! of the Parthenon, made by Mr A. R. Harper and also that of the ship “ Bounty,” made and presented by Mr Chennells. The huge Moeraki boulder placed in the grounds and flood lit was also one of the special exhibits calling for attention. Supper was afterwards served in the Maori House by members of the ladies’ committee.

In his closing remarks Mr Skinner referred to the great help received by the museum from the Carnegie Cooperation of New York, through its

special New Zealand committee of which the chairman is Dr 0. E. Hercus. Ho also 'took the opportunity of expressing the good wishes of those present to Dr and Mrs Herons on the eve of their departure for England. Among those present were:—The mayor and mayoress (Mr and Mrs A. H. Allen), Mr and Mrs L. D. Coombs, Dr and Mrs J B. Dawson, Mr and Mrs L. T. Ewens (Adelaide), Mr and Mrs Gordon Dempster, Mr and Mrs J. A. Dunning, Mr and Mrs A. Eels, Mr and Mrs Gerald Ferguson, Dr and Mrs Walden Fitzgerald, Dr and Mrs C. M. Focken, Mr and Mrs R. G. F. Fountain, Mr and Mrs E. H. Gibson, Mr and Mrs W. J: Harris, Mr and Mrs H. Hart, Mr and Mrs J. W. Hayward, Mr and Mrs Edgar Hazlett, Dr and Mrs 0. E. Herons, Dr and Mrs S. F. Hunter, Mr Justice Kennedy, Professor and Mrs B. J. Marples, Mr A. M'George, Mr and Mrs J. H. M'Phee, Dr and Mrs M'Millan, Dr and Mrs S. A. Moore, Mr and Mrs R. Miller, Mr and Mrs E. Miller, Mr and Mrs F. W. Mitchell, Dr and Mrs Mullin, Dr and Mrs W. N. Benson, Dr and Mrs W. Newlands Mr and Mrs James Niven, Mr and Mrs A. A. Orten, Mr and Mrs S. H. Rawson, Mr and Mrs Angus Ross, Mr and Mrs W. R. Routledge, Mr and Mrs D. A. J. Rutherford, Sir Percy and Lady Sargood, Mr and Mrs W. A. Scott, Mr and Mrs H. D. Skinner, Mr and Mrs George Simpson, Mr and Mrs T. Somerville, Professor and Mrs S. G. Soper, Mr and Mrs H. S, Tily, Mr and Mrs D. Tannock, Mr and Mrs W. A. Thomson, Mr and Mrs J. Scott Thomson, Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomson, Mr and Mrs R, Gilkison, Dr and Mrs F. S. Batchelor, Dr and Mrs M. N. Watt, Mr and Mrs F. H. Carr, Mr and Mrs R. W. S. Rotting, Dr and Mrs W. H. Borrie, Mr and Mrs G. D. Anderson, Mr and Mrs W. D. Anderson, Mr and Mrs W. C. Arkle, Mr and Mrs R. Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs Guy Batham, Mr and Mrs James |3egg, Prof, and Mrs R. J. T. Bell, Mr and Mm Wm. Bruce, Mr and Mrs N. Budhanan, Mr and Mrs J. G. Butler,' Dr and Mrs G. C. Billing, Mr and Mrs A. C. Cameron, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman, Mr and Mrs H. L. Cook, Miss A. Aitken, Miss A. C. Anderson, Miss A. Steel, Miss Vida Barron, Miss M. M. Black, Miss A. R. Blackie, Miss D. G. Blackmore ; Miss Lesley Brasch, Miss B. B. Brewin, Miss B. Bell, Miss Borrie, Miss E. 0. Campbell, Miss L. A. Daff, Miss H. K. Dalrymple, Miss E. Forsyth, Miss M. Fyfe, Miss S. Foote, Miss N. Gordon, Miss Gordon, Miss D. Jackson, Miss M. W_. May, Miss Macassey, Miss K. E. Mullin, Miss Orbell, Miss Mary C. Ross, Miss H. Runnerstrum, the Misses Shand, Miss E. Thomson, Miss E. Todd, Miss M. I. Turnbull, Miss Ulrich, Miss J. Wilson, Mrs D. C./Rose, Mrs W. A. Moore (Timaru). Mrs H. Fyfe, Mrs Brickell, Mrs T. Thompson (Amberley), Mrs Barker, Mrs E. Forsyth, Mrs V. E. Galway, Mrs Denton Leech, Mrs MacLachlan, Mrs Runnerstrum, Prof. T. D. Adams, Mr C. Begg, Mr G. B. Beath, Dr Benham, Dr C. L. Brookfield, Dr F. J. Borrie, Mr Herbert Black, Dr R. Gardner, Mr W. R. Gordon, Mr P. L. Halsted, Mr Harper, Mr 0. Jarratt, Dr Carmalt Jones, Mr M, V. B.’ King, Mr F. W. Knight, Mr Knopp, Mr R. R. C. MacLachlan, Mr A. C, M'George, Mr Murray Thomson, Mr Teviotdale, and Mr Chennels.

Travel Club. At the morning tea party on Wednesday next at the Vedio the speaker will be Mrs Hugh Speight, and the hostesses Mrs 0. Watson and Miss Mabel Rice. Welcome Home Party. To welcome home their president, Mrs R. A. Ewing, from a tour abroad, members of the Council of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association were “ at home ” yesterday afternoon in the Otago Women’s Club. The acting president, Mrs Guy Batham, in a happy little speech, expressed the pleasure of the members in having their president back again and pre senlcd her with a charming posy of flowers. Mrs Ewing suitably replied, after which afternoon tea was served. Those present were—Lady Sidey, Lady Hutchison, Mesdames Guy Batham, Norman Haggitt, A. G. Melville, J. G. Dykes, W. Garratt, E. J. Smith, R. W. Brickell, J. Shand, J. R. Glendining, Garth Gallaway, W. B. Taverner, J. A. Sim, and the Misses Kelsey and Calder.