SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20823, 16 March 1931, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS.

Mrs. R. T. Beid, of Hamilton, is staying ;it Hotel Cargen.

Mrs. liremner, of Wellington, is stay ing at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. Horace Miller, of Wellington, is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. Kingswell is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Hawken, of Hawera.

Airs E. Chambers, of Wellington, is visiting relatives in Auckland.

Mrs. Rowe, of Christchurch, is a visitor to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen.

Mrs Meikle, of England, is a visitor lo Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Miss "Didsburv, of Papatoetoe, is the guest of Mrs. E. Griffiths, of New Plymouth.

Mrs. 11. Bailey has returned to New Plymouth after a visit lo Auckland and Rotorua.

iMss Eileen Mahoney, of Napier, is at Avonhyrste. Miss Mahoney had a narrow oscapo in the recent earthquake.

Mrs. R. C. Rentier and Miss Renner, of Sarsfield Street, Heine Bav. have returned from a motor lour to Wellington.

Miss Tsoliel Robwtson returned to Auckland last week from a visit to England and is staying at Birkenhead.

Airs. J. W. Hayden, of Brighton Road. Parnell, has returned to Auckland after a long holiday spent in the South Island.

Miss Kitty Knight, who lias been the guest of Miss Duthie, of Heretaunga, has left for a visit to Christchurch. She will be the guest of Airs. Colbeck.

Mrs. S. M. Rhodes, of Clonbern Road Remuera. and Miss Marjorie Stevenson, of Mount Eden, return to-day from a motoring and camping tour of North Auckland.

Nurse Dix, who has been Plunket nurse in the New Plymouth district for the past 14 years, has handed in her resignation and later will make u holiday tour of the Islands.

An interesting afternoon was spent by the League of New Zealand Penwoinan in the league rooms on Friday, when Airs. Porter and Airs. Smith presented a varied programme of entertainment. Mrs.Hesketh played a violin solo. Aliss Schutz a pianoforte solo, Mrs. Porter rendered veiy charmingly two songs, which were composed by Airs. Neal and Airs. Ryburn respectively. Airs. Culford Bell and Airs. Bailey gave two delightful elocutionary items, and Airs. Richmond and Airs. Smith an amusing sketch entitled "The Parcel." The programme showed the wide scope of talent contained in the league. Afternoon tea closed a more than usually interesting gathering.

Mrs. J. R. McPliail, president of tlie Wajtemata Croquet Club, gave an enjoyable At Home on the lawns last week to the members of the club and friends. Progressive croquet was played and afternoon tea was provided in the pavilion. The winners of the prizes were:—A, Mrs. Potter; B, Mrs. Davidson; consolation prizes, A, Mrs. Millington; B, Sirs. Daniels. Among those present were:— Mesdames Potter, Bailey, Fitzpatick, Davidson, Robertson, Culpan, Cross, Daniels, Rose, McDonald, Millington, Lockie, Somerville, Maddork, Burrett, Grant, Mrs. J. P. McPliail (Mayoress of Birkenhead), Miss Sheppard.

Before leaving for Sydney 011 Friday Lady Baden-Powell was entertained at morning tea at llie Girl Guide headquarters, Kelvin Chambers, Wellington. The party was given bv tho representatives of the company committees of the province and was an extremely enjoyable affair. About 70 guiders and commissioners were present, and speeches were made and greetings exchanged. General regret \vas expressed that the visit of (he Chief Scout and his wife, the Chief Guide of the world, was not longer. Among those present were: Mrs. W. B. Wilson, Chief Guide Commissioner for the Dominion, Miss Enid Bell, deputy-chief commissioner, Mrs. Tweed, Mrs. Hirst (Wanganni), Miss Kcbbel (Levin), Miss Walker, Miss Patterson and Miss Scaly.

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom met last Thursday afternoon at the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. E. Gibson reported further progress in the matter of the petition for universal disarmament. The question of unemployment among women came up for discussion, and it was decided to recommend that in view of the number of girls seeking positions in housework, as stated by Miss Jean Begg in newspaper reports, that the Government be asked to cease all assisted immigation of women. After discussing the matter of the proposed reduction in wages and salaries, the following resolution was passed unanimously:—"That this rneeing strongly protests against the wage cut as being in our opinion the wrong method of dealing with the prevailing depression."

The To Papaoa Tennis Club's new pavilion was officially opened before a large gathering of members and visitors recently. The president, Mr. E. M. Tapp, welcomed all present, and expressed his pleasure at ihe progress the club had made. He specially thanked Mrs. Austin and Mr. Barnes for the valuable assistance they had rendered in connection with tho erection, and presented each with a silver souvenir key suitably inscribed. Mr. Barnes hoisted tho club flag presented by Miss G. Whitehead, and Mrs. Austin declared the pavilion open. On behalf of the lessors, the Onehunga Borough Council, Mr. T. If. Geraghty spoke of the pleasure it gave him to see the progress of the club in their district. The pavilion was decorated with tho club colours and bowls of zinnias and asters, which made a suitable setting for afternoon lea, which was served by the club ladies. An enjoyable afternoon was spent in progressive tennis.