SOCIAL NEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21617, 9 October 1933, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mrs. N. C. Chappie, of London, is at the Central Hotel.

Mrs. Noble. Auckland, is the guest of .Airs. A. L. Hempton, .Wellington.

Mrs. P. F. McKvedv and the Misses MclSvedy, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland.

Mrs. A. M. Satterth waitc, of Christchurch, has returned to the South after u isit to Auckland and Cambridge.

Mrs. H. J. Kellihcr, of Portland Road, Remuera, returned on Friday from a visit to San Francesco and Los Angeles.

Mrs. R. Ramsbothani will he leaving for Wellington about the end of the week and will spend some days there before leaving for Knglaud.

Mrs. George Aitken, of Christ-church, who has been the guest of Mrs. Pat Hanna, leaves on Tuesday for I'otorua and later for Hawke's Bay.

Staying at the Station Hotel arc Mrs. W. Davis, of Tauranga; -Mrs. W. Hastings, Morrinsville; Mrs. H. Stiinson, Hamilton; and Mrs. M. P. Munro, ol Tauranga.

Mrs. Colin Finlay, Mrs. M. Shroff, Mrs. H. O'Learv and Miss C. Bray leave to-day for Wanganui to take part in the New Zealand ladies' golf championship tournament.

Commander Sydney Hall and Mrs. Hull (Pcraki, Hanks Peninsula), who have been visiting Kngluml, are returning to New Zealand by the Tamaroa, due in 'Wellington on Wednesday.

Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe have issued invitations for a reception and investiture at Government House, Wellington, on Wednesday, October 18.

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Kalaugher, of Marlborough, England, arc visiting Rotorua. Wairakei and later the South Island: They expect to return at the end of the month and will sail for England late in November.

Miss Audrev Orbell, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Orbell, Papanui, Christehurch, who -has been on the staff of the Wanganni Hospital for several years, will arrive in Auckland shortly to take her maternity training.

The late Dr. Annie Besant was greatly interested in the Boy Scout movement in India and was appointed Chief Scout by Lord Baden-Powell. He also presented her with the decoration of the Silver Wolf.

Mrs. W. P. Eiulcan, wife of Mr. W. P. Endean, M.P., became suddenly ill while travelling from Wellington to Auckland by the limited express on Friday night. On arrival at Auckland on Saturday morning she was taken to a privato hospital and she was later able to return to her home.

Mrs. Alec Crawford, president of the Wanganni Croquet Club, bas been invited to manage the New Zealand croquet championship, which \vill be held in Christehurch. Mrs. Crawford s work as an organiser was thoroughly appreciated at the championship meeting held in Wanganni in 1932.

An afternoon concert was held in the grounds of Mrs. James Buchanan's home at Clifton Road, Takapuna, on Saturday afternoon, the proceeds, which exceeded £9, being in aid of the Takapuna Barnardo cot fund. A toy symphony orchestra was a great attraction. Scenes from Shakespeare were given by pupils of the Takapuna Grammar School, under Miss Mawhinney, and songs were sung by Mrs. Boman, Mrs. Henderson, Miss Peggy Howie and Miss Moyna Slacken. Mr. Herbert Trill played a cornet solo.

The Helcnsville Golf Club lipid a very enjoyable evening on Thursday, dancing and bridge providing the entertainment. Trophies won during the season were presented by Mr. C. G. Sandin to the successful pla\-ers. The winners of bridge were Mrs. J. Cohen (Auckland) and Mr. M. H. Sheffield. Among those present: —Mesdames J. Grey, F.' Eames, C. G. Sandin, J. Livesey, A. Eddleston. N. Bimmer, M. Laver (Auckland), M. H. Sheffield, Westwood (Epsom), I). Plumnier, J. Campbell (Heme Bay), .T. Morris, ]\t. Steadnian, T). Quarrie, W. E. Hunt, W. <T. Coutts, S. Avery, V. Raines, H. Venables, PL Havnes, and Misses Joan 7?immer, E. Hanson, B. Trowsors (Auckland), B. Wilson, Edna Pa ton, Seta Hunt. Nora Stanawav (Dargavillo), L. Quarrie, Jean Hill, Lorna Smith, N. .Russell, Jean Day, M. Nicholls, Phyllis Mogson, Bcttv Baines, Edith Grey, Isabelle Quarrie. Betty Coutts, Joyce Dwerrvhouse, E. Stanaway, P. Clayton, Marjorie Coomb, Olive Fishloek, ]). Felconcr (Auckland), Dcsiree Hanson (Auckland), Joan Phillips. .