SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20569, 21 May 1930, Page 17

SOCIAL NEWS.

Mrs. K. M. Ariiitt, of Molbourno, is gtnyinS at Hotel Stonehurst.

Miss A. C. Cooper, of Wellington, is paying at Hotel Stonehurst.

Miss L. .1. Teague, of Jnnishedpue, India, is Maying at (he Hotel Stonohurst.

Mrs. L. S. Snider, of Sydney, is visiting Auckland and is staying at'tho Grand Hotel.

Miss W. Watson, of Sydney, is visiting Auckland and is staying at tho Grand Hotel.

Mrs. Frank Strickland, of London, is -visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel (Cargeu.

•'Mrs. F. Downie, of Matamata, and her Haughter aro visiting Mrs. 11. Riley, ot gandringham.

Mrs. St. George Smith, of Ireland, is visiting Auckland and is staying at tho (Grand Hotel.

Mrs. W. Dick, of Nelson, who has boon Sn a visit, to 'l'akapnna, left last evening for tlie South

Mrs. E. I>. Gunson returned by the iMaunganui yesterday from a visit to Victoria and Sydney.

Mrs. F. H. - I'ochin, of Leicester, England, is visiting Auckland and is staying fit the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. Carl Williamson has returned to fTakapuna from a motor tour of Rotorua and tho Lakes districts.

Mrs. Moore and Miss Moore, of Lonidon, are visitors to Auckland and aro staying at tlie Grand Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ashton, of Heniderson, left by the Niagara for a visit to England and tlie Continent.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Rawnsley, of Takajnina, left last week for Wellington, where thov will make their future home.

Mrs. King, of Napier Avenue, Takapnna, left at the beginning of tho week for a visit to ■ Palmerston North and IVVangatiui.

Among the guests at Hotel Cheltenham are Mrs. Weatherell and daughter, of To Awamutu, and Mrs. Herrold and daughter, of lictorua.

Miss Ethel. Upton, of Waimai, and Miss Molly Kidd, of Remuera, are spending a short holiday in Hawcra. They will visit Tongariro National Park on tho return journey.

in the results of the nurses' examination, on the recommendation of tho hon. examiners, tho gold medal was awarded to Nurso Editli Wilson. Tho second prize was won by Nurses K. Muller and J. Muir. Tho recipients of theso honours were congratulated by the Hospital I>oard. «

Among tho successful candidates at tho last examination for State registration of midwives were Phyllis Esselmont Rrinhardt (Stratford Hospital) and Olive Victoria Hill (now at the Mcllardy Home, Napier, but trained at the New Plymouth Hospital). Ethel Gertrude Horn (Opunake Cottage Hospital) passed her maternity nurso examination.

The Empire ball has always been one of the outstanding social features of the year, and this year promises to be equally successful. Part of the striking effect of the ballroom is given by the different lapels worn on their coats by the men, and the powdered heads of the ladies. It is the wish of the committee that all members conform to this custom.

Miss Kathleen A. O. Brown, of Auckland, has been touring in Ireland and has returned to Glasgow after a three weeks' walking tour of Cornwall. She was accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Scobie, of Glasgow. Miss Brown will spend Easter in Yorkshire, trnd then go back to Scotland before coming south to London, where she will remain for some time, Btatcs our London correspondent.

The annual meeting of the St. George's Girls' Guild, Papatoetoe, was held last week. The vicar, the Rev. 1. 11. C. Partridge, presided. Officers were elected as follows:—President, Mr*. T. 11. C. Partridge; secretary and treasurer, Miss Estelle Smelling. Votes of thanks were passed to Miss Lang and Miss Ihorn, retiring president and secretary respectively, and also to Miss M. Morey.

The annuahfancy dress dance of the Te Ttahu school was held at the public hall recently. There was a large attendance of children, parents and residents. lhe grand march was supervised by Miss Elmers, and old-timo dancing was enjoyed by the children until 10 p.m., when supper was served, and the adults danced for the remaindcj' of the evening, lhe proceeds of the social aro to be used for the purchase of sporting equipment for tho school.

Tho first -monthly meeting of the newlyformed Raglan Women's Institute was held on Friday evening, and was well Attendee]. The president, Mrs. A. L. Pegler, gaves, a brief address on the aims and objects of the institute, alter which a social evening followed. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Johns and Miss A. Gilrnour, accompanied by Mrs. C. Cilmour, and a recitation by Mrs. J. O'Sullivan. i> A memory competition was von by Miss A. McGregor. The ladies of 1110 committee acted as hostesses ft" the evening.

Among Auckland visitors to the Chateau, National Park, last week were Mr. and Mrs. Whitcombc, Miss A. S. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. A. Slinger, Miss Pilling, Mrs. Downey, Miss L. f.eatham, Miss Roberton, Miss Cut-field, Mr. and Airs I' Skeates, Mrs. Alfrev, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Wiles, Mrs. Owen', Miss Yates, Miss P.obson, Miss Clouston, Mr. Norman Chapman, Miss Young and party, Miss Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Schischka. Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Hairy' and a party of S'l from the (Auckland Grammar School,

The Kingsland Methodist Ladies' Guild held a pleasant social afternoon in the Jubilee Hall 011 Thursday - for the purpose of trying to increase tho membership of tho guild A programme of entertainment was given J>y the following:—Miss Davidson, who sang; Miss Ryan and Miss Braithwait. pianoforte solos; the lle.v N. Woolloxall. a reading. Jhe president, Mrs. Woolloxall. presided and during the interval foi-,afternoori lea presented a set, consisting of mirror, brush and comb to Mrs. 'J'. Hodgson, the retiring secrotary, on behalf of those present.

A gift, afternoon for medical missions. Vr'fts held at. the residence of Mrs, C. E. Tisdall, of Saunders Avenue, Takapuna, nn Monday afternoon. Miss Cordell, ol Hi" Melanesia!! Mission, who has been nursing ann doing dispensary work in the Islands, gave an interesting description of the work among the natives. Owing to ignorance sickness is very prevalent and the- infantile mortality appallingly high. There was a great need for more doctors, nurse.-, and teachers, as well as lor hospital »nuipment, simple medicines tftud remedies. A very generous response was. made to tho appeal.