SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23651, 10 August 1940, Page 16

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondent* please note that items intended for Wednesday’s * Star' miioo bo in the office by Tuesday, afternoon, and those intended for insertion oi» Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief.

Mrs A. Shield is the guest of Miss L. F. Watson, Invercargill.

Mrs Murray Scott, Gisborne, is a guest at Onslow House.

Mrs C. Ogston is visiting Shag Valley.

. Mrs Arthur Barnett is visiting Christchurch.

Mrs W. A. Anderson, Queenstown, is visiting Dunedin. Miss Eldred Wells, of Auckland, who has been the guest of Mrs Auckland, leaves for the north next Tuesday.

Miss K. Airey, who has been in the north for the last six months, has returned to Lawrence,

Sister Christabel (Mrs Rutherford Waddell) has been the guest of the Rev. F. W. and Mrs Winton at t the Manse, Lawrence.

Mrs W. G. Aitkcn, accompanied by her sister, Mrs H. Tucker, left on Friday for Wellington.

Mrs A. Ofheli. ’who 'has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Erlton 1 Wilson, has returned to her home at Waikouaiti.

Miss Mary White, who has been the guest of Mrs Edgar Hazlett, left on Thursday on her return to Timaru.

Mr and Mrs M. O. Barnett, Wellington, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnett, left for Christchurch yesterday.

Mrs Wheatland and Miss Doris Wheatland, who spent several months in Wellington and on a short tour of the North Island, have returned to their home.

The marriage took place recently in England, at Fulham Village Church, of Miss Helen Cox, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Cox, formerly of Dunedin, and Mr Jack Kingsley, of Manila.

Members of the Columba Old Girls' 'Association are reminded of the meeting of the “ Friends of the Navy Working Club ” to be held in the National Party rooms, Queen’s Buildings, on Tuesday next, August 13, at 7.45 p.m. Sister Madeline Holland, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs J. Holland, of the Lawrence Methodist Church, has been appointed matron of the new. Maori girls’ school established by the Methodist Church at New Plymouth.

The Glentui 'branch of the Home Economics Association held its August meeting at the home of Mrs Claridge, Frame street, last Tuesday afternoon. A very interesting demonstration was given by Mrs Lindberg on ‘ Moccasins.’ patterns being given to each member. An' apology for absence was received from Mrs D. Lane.

Miss Dorothy Mackay, Roslyn, whose marriage will take place” shortly in Timaru, has been the. guest of honour at many parties. Hostpsses who have entertained her are Mesdames W. H. Findlayson, H. Neill, Earle- Dunne, C. F. Roberts, G. Howison, A. Walmsley, G. Ross, Horder, R. Kilroy, C. Bockburn, the Misses D. Bain and W. Tyrrell.

The annual meeting of the Mala branch of the Home Economics Association was held at the residence of Mrs Sell, with Mrs Westwood as hostess for the evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— President, Mrs J. :Donaldson; vicepresident, Mrs J.’Lamond; secretary, Mrs M.' A. Sprat) (re-elected); committee—Mesdames W.- P. Campbell, Johnstone, Pickersgill, Ferguson, and Westwood.

Mrs Marr gave a very interesting talk on interior decoration to the ladies of Tainui Home Economics group last Tuesday evening. Mrs M‘Fanil thanked the speaker for the trouble she had taken and this was carried by acclamation. There was a good attendance, presided over by Mrs Mew. Members have been busy during the winter months making patchwork quilts for the Red Cross; already 12 have been brought in. The evening closed with the usual supper and chat.

In support of the presentation anti gifts to soldiers fund a ladies’ social afternoon -was held in the St. Leonards Sunday School Hall last Wednesday, ■when Mrs Hugh Speight gave an interesting talk on her trip to America, bharming her listeners with her bright, racy style of relating her various experiences. Miss Ramsay rendered two solos, and Mrs Smith acted as accompanist. Mrs Hill-Sculley proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, Mrs Middleton acting as chairwoman.

Last Saturday night Mr and Mrs G. Idour entertained friends in honour of Mr and Mrs C. Anning on the occasion of their ' silver wedding. During the evening competitions were greatly enjoyed, and songs and musical items were given by Messrs J. Thompson, T. Dillon, H. Ruff, and Miss Olga Paul. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Anning, Mr and Mrs Logie, Mr and Mrs Paul, Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mrs Jelley, sen., Mrs M. Idour, Mrs J. Mitchell, Mrs Scott, Miss Olga Paul, Miss Reta Wilson, Messrs J. Fleming, W. Ruff, and T. Dillon.

The Australian Society met in the Strand Salon on last. The lady members have been Working hard to complete a case of clothes to be sent overseas for refugee children, and the mayoress (Mrs Allen), who vvas'the guest of the members, expressed her * surprise and pleasure at the large display. She spoke briefly ! on the work that was being done. The _ afternoon was spent at cards, the prize winner being Mrs J. .Brookes (highest score). The lady president, Mrs H. A. Newall, passed a vote of thanks to Sirs Allen for her kind remarks and interest in the work of the society. *

The Craigleith branch of the Home Economics Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening last at the home of Mrs Gibbs, Frame street, Mrs Drake presiding over a satisfactory attendance. The election -of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs B. Drake (re-elected); vice-president and wool; secretary, Mrs B. Ferguson (reelected) ; secretary, Mrs W. Whyte (re-elected); assistant secretary and treasurer, Miss A. Henderson._ Busi'ness being concluded, the remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent in social entertainment, and included competitions won by Mesdames Davies and Whyte and delightful vocal items by Mesdames Henderson, Davies, and Drake, and' Miss Lorraine Gibbs. The dispensing of supper terminated a very happy evening. At the August meeting of the Broad Bay Womert’s Institute, held in Miss Clearwater’s tea room, Mrs J. Rutherford gave a talk on Samoa. A small sale of plants was held to aid the soldiers’ parcels fund, and a parcel of clothing for refugees in England was despatched to .institute headquarters. The competition for the best sultana loaf was judged by Mesdames Ross and Gilder, who placed Miss M. Deas first, with Mesdames H. M‘Ta"gart and Cranefield second (equal). The hostesses for the occasion weto Mesdarnes A. MTaggart, Rinnich, Cranefield, and Ross. The motto for the month was “ Do your best and leave the rest, for no good comes of worry.”

The Tudor room of the Savoy was the scene of a gift afternoon party last Saturday, when Mrs Douglas Skene entertained friends in honour of her sister, Miss Kathleen Farrell, who is to be an August bride. Pink japonica blossoms decorated the table and blended beautifully with the guest of honour’s pink and black ensemble. The guests included Mesdames K, Chrisp, F. Aimers, J. Dawson, E. Meder, S. Williams, W. Lawry, J. M‘Dougall, A. Jack, and Misses Edna Blackwood, Peg Skene, Jean Carr, Dulcie Meder, Amy Gapper, Edna Hehnkey, Rita Blackwood, Jean Skene, and Dorothy Meder.

The annual meeting of the Musselburgh Rise Home Economics Group, held on Tuesday last, resulted in the election of the following office-bearers : —-President, Mrs Mercer; vice-presi-dent, Mrs Race; secretary, Mrs Summers ; committee —Mesdames Poison, Evans, Parnham, Watts, Stephens. Reilly. Gormley. Following the business of the meeting, Mrs Grey gave a practical demonstration in the making and decorating of i'cltex bags. On behalf of the 25 members present Mrs Stephens moved a vote of thanks.

On Thursday afternoon Mrs J. M'George, president of the Dunedin branch of the Plunket Society, entertained committee members to tea at her home, “ Mintaro,” Londoh street, in honour of Miss Hunt, the new matron of the Trnhy King-Harris Hospital, Anderson’s Bay. Miss Hunt, who trained as' a Plunket nurse, was formerly matron of the Karitane Hospitals in Wanganui and Auckland. She also hell pod the late Sir Truby King in organising a similar hospital in Sydney. Airs M'George, on behalf of the committee, welcomed Miss Hunt to her now appointment, at the same time taking the opportunity to farewell Mrs Drummond, Wanaka, who for the past 12 months temporarily filled the position of home sister at the hospital. Both Miss Hunt and Mrs Drummond received charming bouquets of spring flowers.

A happy evening was spent last Saturday at the Strand Salon, when Mr and "Mrs Anthony, of Roslyn, entertained about 40 guests at a, party and dance given to celebrate the coming-of-age of their elder daughter Thelma. The first part of the evening was spent in games, and after supper, when the toasts were proposed, dancing was enjoyed, with interludes by Mr Wesley Faulkner (clarinet) and Miss Billy Fletcher (tap dance). The following guests were present:—Mesdames A. Anthony, L. Latimer, W. Borland, R. Moore, N. King, E. Reid, S. Chave, W. Rowe, H. Little, T. Fitzgerald; Misses T. Anthony, J. Anthony, B. Fletcher, R. Smith, B. Excell, J. Shackle ton, M. M‘Vicar, M. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. Cameron; and Messrs A. Anthony, L. Latimer, N. King, R. More, S. Knight, E, Reid, R. Smith, H. Grindley, J. Anderson, K. Stewart, H. Dixon, W. Faulkner, J. Stewart, C. Mnthieson, H. Meinung, T., Fitzgerald, and S. Chave.

The August meeting of the Dunedin Central branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Hiett presided and conducted devotions. Correspondence was read from Cabinet Ministers in reply to the union’s protests against wet canteens in Territorial training camps. A letter was also read from Miss A. Gray (district secretary, W.0.T.U.) on behalf of the Patriotic Committee asking if the union would run a one-day shop in the “ dug-out ” for the Patriotic funds. The union agreed to do so. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs A. Maxwell (the union’s correspondence secretary) in the death of her father. The president paid a tribute to the high Christian character and ideals of the late Mr W. H. TVegonniiig. At the conclusion of the routine business the Rev. W. Allen Stevely, M.A., gave an inspiring address on the world conditions at the present time, when the forces of good and evil were opposed to each other. The present struggle, the speaker said, was for Christianity, truth, and world justice, and sincere prayer on behalf of the Empire was most essential. Mr Stevely gave some wonderful instances of the power of prayer. He said that the W.C.T.TJ. as a world-wide organisation, with its motto. “ For God, Home, and Humanity,” was a power for good, and he wished the union and all kindred associations every success In their endeavours to help build a better world.

Every Girl’s Club. At last Monday’s meeting part of the time was devoted to war work, when a further case of knitted comforts was completed and sent to the Red Cross. During the evening the following programme was presented Songs by Airs Erriugton, one with, violin obbligato, entitled ‘An Old Violin ’; violin solos by Miss Blanche Macandrew Gavotte ' from ‘ Mignon,’ and ‘ Melody in F ’). Miss Jean Macandrew acted as accompanist. Then followed an amusing sketch, entitled ‘ Making the Christmas Puddin’,’ impersonating the radio stars, the Waters sisters. This was given by Mrs Cowie and Miss M‘Lay. After a competition, ‘ Round About the City,’ the usual hymn for soldiers and vesper concluded the programme. At the next meeting, on Monday, August 19, wool for scarves will be given to members.

League of Mothers. The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers celebrated its tenth birthday om Tuesday evening. This took the form of a social gathering of members and representatives from other branches. An impromptu drawing room entertainment arranged by Mrs Wallace, solos rendered by Mrs M‘Kay, items by the choir, and a very amusing dialogue by Mesdames Turner and Grieg were thoroughly enjoyed. Posies were presented to foundation members, after which Mrs Dodd, the first president, gave a resume or the starting of the league and its subsequent growth. The ceremony of cutting the cake was performed by Mrs Dodd, assisted by Mis Nelson, the first secretary. On Wednesday afternoon the annual business meeting was. held, Mrs Wallace presiding over a very large attendance. The meeting was opened with prayer, after which five new members were enrolled. When the annual report and balance sheet had been adopted, ollicers for the ensuing year were elected. President, Mrs S. T. Burton; vic-pre-sidents—Mesdames Nelson, Wallace, and Kilgour; secretary, Mrs I. Nelson; assistant secretary, Mrs A. W. Rawley; treasurer, Mrs G. W. Waddell; magazine secretary, Mrs Sinclair; tea convener, Mrs Currie. Mrs Sewell, on behalf of the membes, thanked Mrs Turner for the reading' of a very fine poem, and also Mrs Chisholm for solos very delightfully rendered. The thought for the afternoon was brought by Mrs Watson: “Give to the world the best that you have, and the best will come back to you.” The annual meeting of the Port Chalmers branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Pioneer Hall last Tuesday, Mrs Sutherland presiding over a good attendance of members. The following office-bearers were elected; — President, Mrs Sutherland; vice-presi-dents—Mesdames H. Watson, J. Thorn, and Elliot; secretary, Mrs L. Ncilson; treasurer, Mrs Times; maga-: zine secretary, Mrs Jenkins; pianist, Mrs'Cassie; committee—Mesdames Gilmour, Turnbull, Taylor, Douglas, Neil, Stanley, Potter, Gardener, Bailey, Sutherland, and Miss Campbell. An enjoyable programme was provided by Mrs. Watson (song), Mrs Elliot (song), Mrs F. Nelson (reading, ‘ Pioneer Women ’), Miss Campbell (competition). i,.