SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21233, 13 July 1932, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS.

Mrs. R. Howden, of Hamilton, is a guest at the Central Hotel.

Mrs. Sholto Douglas, of Oxford, Eng land, i:s staying at Hotel Stonehurst.

Mrs. S. Westmacott, of Otorohanga, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen,

Mrs. R. Thompson, of Hamilton, 'is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Central Hotel.

Mrs. L. J. Miller, of Spreydon, Christchurch, has left on a visit to relatives in Auckland.

Miss H. Bringezn, of Wanganui, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Central Hotel.

Mrs. H. T. Merritt, of Market Road, Remuera, returned by the Niagara from a visit to England.

Miss Crichton-lmrie. who recently returned from a visit to the East lasting 14 months, leaves to-day for Wellington, where she will remain for about 10 days.

Miss Audrey L. Byron, captain of tho first Lyttelton Girl Guides, accompanied by her father, left Wellington by the Zealandia last week for a visit to New South Wales.

Mrs. Kerr t of Carnoustie, Scotland, who had bean visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lan MacEwan of Auckland, left Wellington on Saturday morning by the Remuera for England.

The Otorohanga branch of the women's division of the Farmers' Union held its monthly meeting last week. Clothing and material have been collected, and will be sent to families # in reduced circumstances when the materials are made into garments.

A very successful dance in aid of. the funds of the Drury branch of the Plunket Society was held in' the Drury Hall last evening, there being a large gathering in attendance. Dance music was supplied by W. Stacey's orchestra, and supper was provided by the ladies' committee. Those responsible for the success of the dance were Mesdames J. Jarvie, C. Knight, F. C. Heard, G. Hamiltort, J. Appleby, L. Pegler and Misses E. Jarvie, P. Gardine? and- C. McDowell.

An interesting account lof the Passion Play at Oberammergau was given by Mrs. 0. S. English at the monthly meeting of the city branch of the League of Mothers held in, the Airdale Mission Hall yesterday. The president, Mrs. P. A. Lindsay, presided. Efongs by Mrs. Cantwell and Miss Sylvia Dobbs we're very much enjoyed. The mothers present were able to obtain many useful articles from a jumble sale which was held at the close of the afternoon. Tea was served by the ladies of the committee.

An enjoyable dance was held in the Kumeu Hall on Saturday under the auspices of the Wharepai and Haeramai Oddfellows. Visitors from surrounding lodges were present, including Waimauku, Hobsonville, Taupaki and Auckland. Clarke's Novelty Four Orchestra supplied the latest dance numbers, and included in their programme some of the old-time dance music. Two Monte Carlo waltzes were held during the evening, the winners being Miss M. Jurakovich and Mr. J. Lynch and Miss M. Goldstone and Mr. J. Mack. The ladies' social committee served supper and dancing continued until midnight.

A picturesque masquerade and fancydress ball was held at Mr. W. McDonald's Hall, Lake Farm, Kainui, on Saturday evening. Rainbow streamers, balloons and ferns made attractive decorations. Misses E. Hinton and G. Williamson, representing a jockey and green and black pierrot, won the Monte Carlo waltz. Old-time dances were very popular. Supper was served by ladies of the committee and district, and music was rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. Hunter and Mr. A. Beecham. Among those present were Mrs. W. McDonald, Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. Hunter, Misses Vera Hunter, Edna Hunter, G. Williamson, L. Carter,, Jean Vincent, Phyllis Griffin, Griffin, M. Thomson, Connie Drinkwater and Wallace, Messrs. McDonald, Clem "Burkett, Roy Hinton, A. Beecham, R. Nicolson, Colin Hunter, C. Hinton, J. Locke, D. Locke, F. Hubbard, Ronald Fox and W. Macefield.

The committee of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children met on Monday afternoon at the monthly meeting, the Rev. P. S. Smallfield pre siding. The reports of the secretary and inspector showed the month was a particularly arduous one, covering case? of an extremely difficult nature. Office interviews numbered 407, while visits to homes., institutions, etc., numbered 254. New cases which had been handled numbered 57, of which 20 dealt with domestic troubles, 16 concerned children and young girls, and 21 various causes. Concern was expressed that the students of the Elam School of Art were still using the building in Lome Street, which a year ago had been declared unsound. In the interest of the pupils it was resolved to put this matter before the City Council. In view of the urgency of the work and the fact that funds are getting very low, it is earnestly hoped that subscribers will make every endeavour to keep their subscriptions paid.