SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20867, 8 May 1931, Page 5

SOCIAL NEWS.

Miss M. E. Wilson, of Ditnedin, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. H. Handvside, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland and is at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. I'. H. Munro, of View Road, Mount Eden, has. returned from h visit to Sydney. Mrs. A. Miles, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss A. A. Greensladc, of Dunedin, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. * Mrs. Alfred Eady, of Eglington Avenue, Mount Eden, accompanied by her daughter, left last evening on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. J. Lilburn, of Devonport, who has been visiting the South Island, is now the guest of Mrs. Bradshawf of Berhanipo»> Wellington. Mrs. Durie left on her return to Wellington on Tuesday evening after spending some -weeks with her daughter, Mrs. E N. Tewslcy, Portland lloud. Among the guests staying at Hotel Ventnor, Devonport, are Miss B. Wilson, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Griffiths and Miss D. M. Griffiths, of London. Mrs. C. Tate, of Greenhithe, who has been visiting country centres in the north, in the interests of the Women's Institute movement, returned to Auckland yesterday. Mrs. Bettington, who has been spending some weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lowry, in Hawke's Bay, is arriving in Auckland to-day and will leave by the Maunganui for Sydney today.

Miss Maude Hoyden, the well-known preacher, who visited New Zealand in 1929, is to receive from Glasgow University the honorary degree of doctor of divinity. Miss Roydcn will be the first woman minister to bo " capped " D.D. in Great Britain. There was a good attendance at the Woodhill public hall when a dance, organised by the committee of the Woodhill Library was held. Music was provided by Mrs. Stanley Phillips (piano) and Mr. C. Hoist (violin). The proceeds were in aid of library funds. The Ponsonby branch of the League of Mothers met at the Leys Institute on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. English, president, introduced Mrs. Boswell, who gave an interesting and instructive address especially helpful to young mothers. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Field and afternoon tea was dispensed. A social afternoon in honour of Mrs. Perkins was held by the W.C.T.U., of Henderson. Mrs. Piatt presided, and in welcoming Mrs. Perkins spoke in appreciative terms of the help she has given the branch and presented her with a mother of pearl bow, the emblem of the organisation. A bouquet and mission book were also presented her from members and friends. Songs, competitions, a reading and tea were enjoyed. Changes are being made in the uniforms of tlm Metropolitan Police, states a London writer. The new tunics for women police are to be left Open at the neck, and policewomen in future will wear soft collars and ties. The present type of helmet is to be retained, but it will be more smart and up-to-date. The serge tunics of the men's uniforms will be more fitted to the waist than formerly. The belt of the great-coat will be replaced by a half-belt fastened throughout its length to the coat. The weekly concert arranged by Mrs. Raeburn and Mr. A. Hamblin was given in Ward 2 of the Auckland Hospital on Wednesday evening. A delightful programme was provided by Mr. W. R. Dickson and was greatly enjoyed by the patients. Those taking part were Miss Jagger Smith's Orchestra, the Five Witty Sisters. Messrs, S. Parker, Peter Black, V. O'Halloran, W. li. Dickson, Master, Jagger Smith. Jagger Smith and Miss P. O'Halloran were the accompanistes. This concert was the first to have been held in the ward for some years.

A meeting of the Waimauku .branch of the League of Mothers was held in the local hall on Wednesday afternoon. The president, Mrs. T. Charter, presided over a large attendance. Mrs. Charter introduced Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, provincial president of tlie League of Mothers. Dr. Hilda. Nnrtbcroffc and Mrs. Dowell. Local members were pleased to have the opportunity of meeting Mrs. Ferguson, who was visiting the district for the first time. Dr. Hilda North croft gave a vervjnterosting and helpful address on "Emergency Midwifery." The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. 0. Nairn, Mrs. D. Lennox and Mrs. J. Sadler.