SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23861, 16 April 1941, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that item* intended for Wednesday’s ‘ Star ’ must be in the office by Tuesday after noon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the lateat Friday morning. _ln the latter case they must be brief. Mrs W. Crawford and Miss Rennio left to-day on a visit to Tirriaru. M isses Joan Harrison and Ruby Harking have returned from a visit to Dusky Sound. Mr'and Mrs H. H. Barrs and daughter returned yesterday to Darfield, after spending Easter with Mrs J. R. Blues, Cargill street. ' Mrs Arthur Wall, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs R. A. Ewing, Maitland street, left yesterday on a visit to the North Island. Lady Carncross and Miss Sybil Camcross loft yesterday, en route for Blenheim, whence they will travel by air to Wellington. They will spend a few days in On mam and Christchurch, and expect to reach their homo in Eltham during next week. The engagement of Miss Viola Wilson, the leading soprano in the Gilbert and . Sullivan Opera Company that visited Dunedin recently, and Mr Frank Tait, of Melbourne, one of the three managing directors of J. C. Williamson Ltd., has been announced.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Taieri branch of Air Force Relations was held during the week, and it is gratifying to note that the attendance of knitters is still maintained. Country knitters are also increasing, and to those and to the Taieri and Dunedin ladies thanks are extended. It is pleasing to report that arrangements have been made with the D.S.A., in George street, and in future, through their courtesy, Dunedin knitters may obtain supplies of wool and return the garments to the wool counter of this firm, to whom the committee is indebted for this kindness. Country knitters please apply to the secretary, 8 Green street, Mosgicl. A most enjoyable time was spent by some 100 guests in the Friendly Society Hall, Invercargill, last week, when the coming of age of Ngaere, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Hodge, was celebrated. The Hodge family was until recently resident in Dunedin, and the interest of friends they left behind.was evidenced by the number who journeyed south for the occasion. Dancing occupied the major portion of the evening. Tastefully-laid-out tables carried an abundance of good things to eat, with a double-decker pink and white iced cake as the focal point. The guest of honour made a charming picture in a white tulle period frock spangled with brilliants. •AWA , A%%V.VA%WW

Despite inclement weather conditions there was a very gratifying attendance at the April meeting of the Opoho branch of the League of Mothers, held on Tuesday evening last in the Opoho Hall. Mrs Every (president) occupied the chair, and extended a cordial Welcome, to members and friends. Members were reminded of the combined church rally in Knox Church on May 4 and that on Anzac Day, at which the Opoho branch are to have the honour' of laying the wreath on the Cenotaph. The feature- of the evening was an inspiring talk by Miss .E. Logie oh ‘ Music: Its Place in Life and Our Response to Its Charm.’ Mrs.Hurring, on behalf of the members, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Logie for ht'r address. The two numbers, ‘ Where’er .You Walk ’ and ‘ Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,’, were delightfully rendered by the choir, and the singing of the league hymn and National Anthem terminated a happy evening. The Waitati Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on April 8, Mrs Ferguson presiding. The motto was, “ He who knows and knows not ho knows, is asleep; wake him. He who knows and knows lie knows, Is wise; follow Inin.” The roll call was, “ A sick room hint,” or “Your favourite • announcer.’’ Mrs Mimro was ejected delegate to the annual meeting of the Otago Federation of Women’s Institutes at Dunedin. The competition for an article suitable for the show was won by Mrs Connor. Poppies are to be sold as usual by meinbers of the institute for Anzac Day; Mrs Ferguson gave ah interesting description of a trip to Stewart Island. It was decided that the annual competition for the cup should consist of making a print dress for a child between the ages of four and 10, the completed article to be given' to the Lady Galway Guild. The hostesses were Mesdaines Don, Holler, and Robertson, son. Lady Newall Accepts Presidency. The Dominion executive of the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild has received from Her Excellency, Lady Newall, notification of her acceptance of the office of President of the Guild, and an expression of her groat interest in the work.