SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21162, 20 April 1932, Page 16

SOCIAL NEWS.

■Mrs. A. M. White and Miss T. White, Rotorua, are at the Central Hotel. Ladv Francis Wvlie. of Oxford, England, 'left for Wellington last evening. Mrs. T. McGrath, of Melbourne, is jisiting Auckland and is staying at. Hotel fjargem Mrs. A. K. White, of Bulls, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at the Central Hotel. Mrs. P. Gillamlers, of Darfield, Canterbury. is visiting Auckland and is staying'at the Central Hotel. Mrs. 11. A. Horroeks, of St. Tlclicrs Bay, returned bv the Maunganui yesterday from a visit to Australia. Mrs. W. P. Endean, of Judge Street, parnell. returned yesterday by the Jjaunganui from a. visit, to Sydney. Captain and Mrs. Aubrey Bullock IWebster left Wellington yesterday by the Jlonowai on their return to California. Mrs. Katz. wife of Rabbi hat/., of Wellington, and her two children, who arrived in Auckland by the Aorangi, have left for Wellington. Mrs. J. M. Light fool, who recently returned from an extended tour of England and the Continent, has been visiting Inemls in Blenheim before leaving for Auckland, jvherc she will take up her residence. Women voted on February 20 for the first time ill the history of Greece. 'I lie occasion was the municipal elections of Piraeus, near Alliens. Only about 21Q women availed themselves of the franchise granted under the newly-adopted elections law although the total of male and female voters entitled to vote in the election was over 32:000 A meeting of the Mount Albert branch ef the W.C.T.C. U">k ||,e form of a cradle roll afternoon organised by the cradle roll superintendent (Mrs. Brodie). Some 50 mothers were present with their infants, and listened to a helpful address by Miss McLay. A splendid programme of musical and/ elocutionary items was given. Tea was served by a committee of ladies of the branch under the leadership of Mrs., Laird. The progressive club of the \.YV.C.A. met recently with Mrs. Raw Icy presiding. The Rev. G. E. Moreton. chaplain of the prison, gave an interesting talk and xnade an urgent appeal for help in raising funds t6 assist prisoners at the end of of their terms. The following officers were elected Mrs. J. Storey, secretary. Mrs. Gaughan. assistant secretary, and Mrs. Robson, second'vice-president. Music and supper concluded the evening. The final meeting of the St. John's Women's Guild for 1931-32 was held in the schoolroom yesterday afternoon. The room was decorated with flowers and foliage and' presented a very bright appearance. The president, Mrs. George Frost, presided, and a musical programme, arranged by Mrs. De Berg, was given. It consisted of pianoforte solos by Mrs. K. Reed, solos and duets by 1S - P e Berg Mrs. Don. Brown and Miss Claire Brown. Two very fine elocutionary items, •' The Last Token" and " Uncle's Bulldog," were rendered by Miss Amy Neale, and a talk on " Influence" was given by Mrs. W. W. Avery. Mrs. Averv. who is president of the Methodist Missionary Auxiliary, stressed the influence women have and urged that it. should at all times be used to uplift and help, not to hinder. Many old friends were among the guests and helped to make the afternoon a success. The Tea Committee served a delicious tea." A very enjoyable afternoon tea was given bv Mr. and Mrs. S. N. /mian at Dilkusha. Cambridge. m honour of their guests, Sir !• rancis and Lady Wylie. of England, who were .staying the week-end with them. The day was perfect and as Uigathering was a large one, those who wished were able to wander around the carden. Mrs. Ziman received her guests in a brown floral marocain frock. Lat.v Wvlie was wearing a royal blue geoigcMo frock; Miss Brownlow, turquoise blue georgette: Miss E. Brownlow, floral ninon. The drawing room was attractive! v decorated with dahlias, zinnias, and hoar' berries and tea was served in the drawing room, dining room and hall. Among those present were Dr. and .Mis Tod, Dr. and Mrs. Waddle, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens (Hamilton), Mr. and Mrs. Wilson (Hamilton), Mr. and Mrs. Meldrum (Hamilton), Mr. and Mrs. Edwards (Hamilton), Mr. and Mrs. D. Lundon, Mr. and Mrs. A. 11. Nicoll Mr. and Mrs L Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Kingsford, Mr and Mrs. Necly, Mrs. Lambie, Mr. and Mrs. N. Macky. Mr. and Mrs. S. Lewis. Mrs. Saelier, Mr. and Mrs. Rush, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. L. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Innis Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Pessenskie, Mr. and Mrs. Coute. Mr. and Miss Christophers. Mrs. Campbell Board, Mrs. If. Bell. Mrs. and Miss Calvert, Mrs. and the Misses Souter (2). Mrs. and Miss Perkins. Mrs. Mervyri Wells. "Mrs. Clnttv, ]Wi?s Poole (Auckland). Miss Gwynneth, Mrs J. Caw. Miss R. Lewis, Misses Brann 12), Miss D. Nrelv. the Misses Moor ho use (2), Sir Francis Wylie, Messrs Ziman, cnnell.