WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 23717, 26 October 1940, Page 15

WOMAN’S WORLD

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Will correspondents please note tliat items intended for Wednesday’s ' Star ' mast be in tlie ulliee by Tuesday after noon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they unust be brief. .Mrs Trevor Holland left .yesterday on a visit to Cliristelnircli. Mrs IT I). W. Brewer and -Mrs .Norton Ora in are visiting Queenstown. .Mr and Mrs W. Fasten are at present visiting Wanaka. Mrs D. Love, Wellington, is the guest of Miss S. Hunter. Mrs J. Sutherland Ross and Miss Marine Ross are spending a short holiday at Wanaka. .Mrs J. Reading, Wellington, is at present the guest of her father. Sir John Sinclair, Melville street. Misses Mary and Joan Buchanan were hostesses on Tuesday night at a picture party given in honour of Miss Isabel Fraser, whose marriage took place to-day.

Miss Shirley Kirkwood is spending the week-end at Wanaka as the guest of Air and Mrs A. C. Paterson.

In honour of Aliss D. Love, Wellington, Airs J. W. Sou it gave an afternoon tea party in the Savoy on Thursday.

Miss Thelma Hudson, Timarn, who has been the guest of Airs Frank Hudson, Ravensbonnic, returned home yesterday.

Sister 1). .Manning, of the staff of Prospect House, who has enlisted for overseas service, left on Thursday for Burnham

.Mrs 1,. R. Romer, of Guildford, Fugland, who has been staying with her sister, Airs Gerald Ferguson, has left on hoi return to Auckland, where she will he the guest of her mother, Airs A. M. Hellaby. of St Stephen’s Avenue.

Airs Black, of Fast Taien, who is leaving alter a residence of IM years to live with her daughter at (Jmimi. was met on Wednesday evening hv the residents and presented with an easy chair. Good wishes were extended for her future welfare.

Airs I). G M’Milhin, who was in Dunedin to attend the meeting of the Otago Hospital Hoard and of the High Schools Hoard of Governors, returned to Wellington on Friday During her •stay in Dniiodiu she was the guest of Mr P. W Shaekloek. Hark Terrace

The Hai'd of Hearing League held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance to hoar Miss Annie (,’. Anderson speak on Hongkong. - Aliss Anderson exhibited a choice collection of specimens of expert Chinese eraftnianship, including the extremely ran- white jade At the conclusion of her address tin 1 speaker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for her interesting and instructive talk

Reports of social functions will be welcomed for this column. ** Diana ” will also answer ell reasonable question? relating to fhs home, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest

A very successful tea party was held on Wednesday afternoon by the Y.ALC.A, Ladies' Auxiliary to raise funds for a swimming pool at the hoys’ camp. The president, Mrs Asfin, presided. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and a musical programme given, which was very much appreciated.

Mrs G. Wilhehnsen was hostess on Wednesday evening at a “ coat hanger” evening in- honour of Aliss Both Brailey, whose marriage takes (dace at the end of the month. 1 hose present were Airs J. Brokonshire, Airs N. Lawson, and Ali’sses Joan Harrison, IRnby Larking, Alary .Minn, Agnus Campbell, Alison Gonrlcy. Violet Campbell, Lillian Stokes, and Ailsa Campbell.

The animal meeting of the Dunedin Business and Professional Women's Club, held in the Tudor Hall of the Savoy on Monday, was presided over by Aliss V. Hayward. Comprehensive and satisfactory reports of the year’s activities were read by the secretary (Aliss Dash) and the treasurer (Aliss I. Cunningham). The election of officers took place as follows : —President, Aliss V. Hayward; vice-presidents, Misses A, Clancy and G, Thomson; committee, Misses M. Fenton and E. Park; secretary, Miss E. Dash; treasurer, Miss I. Cunningham. Dele-

gates to National Council of Women, Misses M‘Niven and Wood. The final meeting of the year will take the form of a party to be held in the Somerset Lounge on Monday, November 11.

The Dunedin Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade, expresses its appreciation to the following ladies who so kindly knitted comforts for the overseas members:—Mrs T. J. Pitts, Mrs H. S. (Ross, Airs Al. Aiaynard, Airs V. UJiphant (also donation three pairs sucKs), Airs C. Stevens, Airs A. Taylor. Airs li. Mark, Airs C. Spence, Airs J. Nesbit, Aliss Al. Harris, Miss A. Winton, Mrs \V. Overton, ami Mrs At, Wilkins. Members of the Dunedin branch of the W.D.F.U. entertained Mrs Gillingham, organiser ol the Group 'Travel Association, on Wednesday last at afternoon tea at tile Otago Women’s Club Mrs Erie Skinner acted as hostess, and introduced Airs Gillingham, who gave a most interesting talk on the work of the association. Other guests were Airs J. I l '. Drake, Mrs Elliott, and Miss Borric. As a result of the entertainment given last week by the Music, Playroading, Literary, and Poetry Circles of the Otago Women’s Club, over £-10 was handed over to the Army and Navy Queens. . This included a donation of £lO from Lady Ferguson Next Wednesday evening the Bridge Circle will stage a “ bridge drive ” in the club rooms, the proceeds to be divided between these two queens. Tables will be drawn for at 7.,’i0 p.m.

The Raveiislioiirni' branch of tho Lady Galway Guild had the pleasure of a visit from the mayoress (Mrs A IT. Allen 1 on Wednesday afternoon. An exhibition of the work accomplished by the members was on view, and Airs Allen, as convener tor the Otago district, expressed her appreciation of the work and gave a brief outline of the activities in Dunedin. Mrs Bnllaiityne proposed a vote of thanks on behalf of tin' local liranch. after which afternoon tea was served

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On Tuesday last, at the Tudor Hall, members of the executive of the MidOtago Federation of Women’s Institutes had the pleasure of entertaining at morning tea Airs A. H. Gillingham, who is hon. organiser -of the South Island Women’s Group Travel parties. Airs Gillingham was in Dunedin to appoint a Travel Group organiser for Otago, and her account of the trips she had organised so impressed her hearers that a tour to Nelson was planencl at once, Airs 1). Cameron, of I’ahjiersloii, being appointed organiser

At tho closing meeting of the Caversham branch of the League of .Mothers, on Thursday afternoon Airs ALCracken presided and welcomed representatives from other branches, also tho provincial president, Airs G. H. Seddon. Opening numbers on tho programme wore given by tho Opoho Ladies’ Choir, after which two humorous elocutionary items by Aliss Heather Smith were enthusiastically received. Thereafter the programme was in the capable hands of Mrs Carson, and the ensuing choral items, vocal solos, and pianoforte solos comprised a feast of music of high standard and executive ability. Vocal solos given by Mesdames Hinton and Henderson, and pianoforte solos by Airs Blackman, who also acted as accompanist throughout the afternoon. Airs

Carson, conductor of the choir, was presented with a dainty posy by Airs Hunt, who expressed, on behalf of those present, thanks for the excellent programme. Posies were also presented to Airs Seddon and Aliss Heather Smith. Afternoon tea was served and concluded the meeting.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Tuesday at the Leith Bowling Club’s green, when the ladies’ section opened the season for play. .Progressive doubles were played, tho winners being Airs D. Hutchison (skip) and Airs Abnrn (lead) ; consolation prizes went to Airs Birred and Airs Eborhardt. The president (.Mrs Allies) donated and presented the prizes. A dainty afternoon tea was served. The Central branch of the League of .Mothers met in the Y.ALC.A. Assembly Hall on Thursday afternoon, Airs AL G. Black presiding Airs W, I). G. Hartley (vice-president) gave a very interesting talk on ‘ 'These Children of Ours.’ Airs E. N. Alerrington sent, in the following thought: ‘‘A house is sanctified by love into a home.” During tho afternoon, Mrs Eustace sang two delightful solos. Mrs R. S. Anderson returned thanks to the speaker and soloists, after which afternoon tea was dispensed. The ladies of the St. Leonards-Biirkes Patriotic Committee held their monthly social afternoon on Tuesday, when Airs Hill Scully presided over a good attendance. The speaker for the afternoon was Aliss Moran, who gave a talk on English embroidery through the ages. At the conclusion some fine samples of the work of the pupils of King Edward 'technical College were displayed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Aliss .Moran for her verv interesting address. Ducts rendered by Me.sdamos Spratt and White were much appreciated by all present.

After a very busy time since its inception, the North Dunedin branch of the Lady Galway Guild is closing down till thii beginning of February. A great deal, of work has been accomplished by the many willing helpers. Twenty-six eases and about 25(1 parcels ol dean, warm clothing have been packed and sent to the Town Hall for despatch (n England The convener wishes to thank sincerely all who so willingly assisted in sorting, mending, and making up material, in providing free transport, and in cleaning innumerable garments. Helpers who have material or finished work to hand in. inav leave it at the depot in Knox f’hnrdi Sunday School buildings on Monday. November 1, from 2 p.m Those wPH’ig to earrv on with some work at home may collect parcels of cnt-ont material at the same time and place.

The opening of the Opoho Croquet Club was held on Wednesday afternoon in perfect weather The president (Mrs L. H Hendra) welcomed a large gathering of friends and members of sister clubs, and wished one and all a happy season. Mrs G. A. Nelson, representing the association, in a neat little speech wished the club every success. and also reminded members of the gala day, to be held next week, in aid of the Navy Queen, Mrs Mackisack presented bouquets to Mi's Hendra, Mrs Nelson, and Mi's Watson, with the good wishes of the club Mrs Nelson made the Hist hoop and declared the 1910-41 season open. Afternoon tea was served and games and competitions were enjoyed by everyone.

Some tune ago a number of ladies from the Dalmore and Libcrton districts formed a sewing guild to help relieve the distress caused by bombing in England. Most of the work done comprises warm underclothing for children, which is to bo given through the Red Cross The work is of a high standard, and nearly all the materials have been bought by the guild by means of a small donation by each member. A number of the members confine their activities to knitting for the Patriotic Guild. On Thursday night a display of the completed clothes was held in the Gladstone Presbyterian Church, and an auction of cakes, etc., which followed the supper, brought in some funds for next month’s materials.

Any ladies at the district who would like to assist in ihe work arc cordially invited to do so. Tim. guild meets every Thursday evening in the church.

The annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary was held on Monday evening; also present were members of the Mosgiel Auxiliary. -The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: President 'Mrs E. Aslin ; vice-presidents —Mesdames Arthur, Walker, liitchie, Stinson, and Paterson; secretary. Miss A. Ross; treasurer. Mrs Pinfold; publicity secretary, Mrs .Stinson ; sick visitor, Mrs Allan. Mrs liitchie moved a special vote of thanks to the president, secretary, and treasurer for very valuable work done. The Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors were entertained at supper by the ladles The president of the boaial (Mr L. Salmond) thanked the ladies, and spoke of the valuable work done by the auxiliary not only in the Y.M.C.A. bul for the soldiers in our midst.

Mrs E. .1. Waters presided over the monthly meeting of the Roxburgh Women’s Institute. The motto was “ Let us take time for all things good.” and the roll-call 41 A Scottish joke.” As the meeting was specially set apart as grandmothers’ day, each grandmother present received a small bouquet. Mrs Hainsworth gave an interesting address on the women’s section of the Centennial Exhibition A vocal solo was rendered by Mrs Mercer, Comnetitions resulted: Cocoa nut ice. Mrs Harper 1. Mrs M'Knight 2; bouquet. Mrs .1 Kinaston 1. Mrs M ‘Knight 2. Tl ’c hostesses were Mosdames Bishop. Robertson, D. Dnnlay, T. Dimlav. .] Graham. Scott. Allen. Waters, and Miss TTodsnn.