SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20893, 8 June 1931, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS.

Mrs. 11. W. Orion, of Wnnganui, is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. J. D. Gray loft Wellington at the week-end on her return to Auckland.

Mrs. E. W. Pidgeon has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Auckland.

M iss Norma Langton, of Cambridge, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen.

Mrs. F. Dvor and Miss Lulu Dyer have returned to Wellington from a visit to Rotorua.

Mrs. John Ronnie, of Christchurch, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. Wilton Irwin, of Gisbovne, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying at the Giand Hotel.

Mrs. R. H. Rowland, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland ad is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. St. John Hill, of India, is the guest of Mrs.' St. John Clarke, of Domett Avenue, Epsom.

Miss Retty Gilchrist, of To Aroha, is the guest of Miss J. Ray, of Hauraki Road, Takapuna.

Miss Audrey Garland, of Waiuku, is visiting Auckland and is the guest of Miss Joan Fox, Harry's Hill, Remuora.

Miss Weir, who has been the guest of Mrs. G. A. Troup, of Wellington, returned to Auckland at the end of last week.

A discussion on Early Victorian girls as compared with those of the modern generation took place at the weekly meeting of the Mothers' Club of the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Mann presided over a large attendance. Afternoon tea was served by the hostcsss.

The Women's Luncheon Club held its fortnightly meeting in the Y.W.C.A last week. Mr. Airey spoke on the League of Nations. Other speakers for this year have been: Mis. Wilton. "Life in Malaya" ; Miss Munro, "Tho Sub-normal Child"; Miss Regg, -"Mental Defectives Rill." Mr. Rage showed a film of Arapuni.

Tn the list of Birthday Honours published last week is one name of special interest to Christchurch residents. It is that of Miss Joanna Cruickshank, late matron-in-chief of the Air Force Nursing Service, on whom was conferred the distinction of* Dame Commander. Miss Cruickshank is the aunt of Miss Maud Asliworth, the well-known Christchurch violinist, and elder daughter of Major It. F. W. Ashworth, Heaton Street.

The Women's Progress Club (Inc.) held its weekly meeting on Thursday afternoon at the Higher Thought Temple, Wellington Street. The meeting took the form of an expression and social afternoon. Short talks were given by Mrs. Moller, vicepresident, Mesdames Lewin, Brinsmead and Turner, and Misses Calder and Spicer. Mrs. Collier sang "Not Understood," and a violin solo was played by Miss Oberg (Devonport), and Mrs. Moller acted as accompanist. Tea brought to a close a very enjoyable afternoon.

Tho ladies of the Methodist Orphanage Committee held their annual meeting in the Pitt Street Chuich parlour on Friday. Mrs. A. Peak, the retiring president, was thanked for her valuable services during the last three years. Mrs. T. Clark was elected president for the ensuing year, Miss I. Buttle and Miss E. Waddingham were again elected secretary and treasurer. Tho matrons of the • three homes read their reports and stated that the health of the 106 children had on the whole being remarkably good.

A meeting of the entertainment committee of the combined women's organisations to make final arrangements for tho farewell reception which they and the women of Auckland are tendering to the ex-Mayoress, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, was held on Friday. The gathering will be held in the town Hall, and a musical programme has been arranged, as well as one or two short speeches. Afternoon tea will be served. The final details have been left in the hands of the honorary secretary, Mrs. E. McNair.

The first social afternoon of tho winter series to raise funds for tho Mount Eden branch of the Hospital Auxiliary was given by the vice-president, Mrs. R. Hooten, at her home in Pencarrow Avenue. Trump whist was chosen for the opening day. There was a large gathering of members of the auxiliary and friends, both drawing room and dining room being used for play. During the serving of afternoon tea Mrs. Hooten thanked all present for their attendance and for their financial help toward a worthy cause.

The Y.W.C.A. Women's Progressive Club held a social in the rooms of the Y.W.C.A. on Thursday evening, the occasion being to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Foster, who has reached her 87th year, Mrs. Bauckc, her 84th year, and Miss Murdoch, her 21st year. Ihe president, Mrs. Fergusson, made a presentation to Miss Murdoch of a handsome necklot, and suitable gifts lo the elder guests. Gifts from Mrs. Walker, one of the members of the club, were also presented. A birthday cake was given to each of the three guests, besides a large one for distribution. Items were contributed by Mrs. Black, Mrs. MrConnell, Mr. Kay. Miss Mandeno, Mrs. Pliethcan and Mr'. Bennett acted as accompanists. Competitions unci gullies were held.

The I'ayswator-Belmont Women's Societv held' its monthly meeting at the clubhouse, Rayswater. Mrs. I'. E. N. Gaudin presiding. "How to.be Happy" was 1110 thonio of an address given by Mrs. Yoiinghusband. The speaker gave tho following three precepts: Simplify, "r-ivo ill the Present," and "Re Ourselves " as tho keynotes of a happiei and more prosperous world. Guaranteed recipes were sold, tho proceeds to be used for the work of the society. Afternoon tea brought a very profitable afternoon to a close. Among those piosont wore: —Mrs. C.atidin. Mrs. L. L. Rabhidge, Mrs. W. G. Thomas, Mrs. Blsimpied, '.Mrs. R. Francis, Mrs. R. Harrison, Mrs Rainbaud, Mrs. Powell. Mrs. H. Carr. Mrs. P. M. Mackav, Mrs. Waddoll, Mrs. Mac-ken, Mrs. Preston Thomas. Mrs! Holmes, Mrs. Whitehorn. Mrs. Carrick! Mrs. Da vies, Miss Lat'igridgc and Miss Hutchinson.