SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12091, 19 March 1925, Page 5

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs C. C. Odlin and Miss (idlin are leaving on a world tour by the Marama to-morrow (Friday), joining the new Orient steamer Oronsay on her maiden trip from Sydney to London. 4 The engagement is announced of Nan, daughter of Mr and Mrs John McLeod, of Martinborough, to George Barclay, son of tho late Mr and Mrs T. S. Hardy, of Waimate. Mrs I. Kight, Dannevirke, is visiting in Auckland. Dr. and Mrs Buck have left Auckland for a fortnight’s holiday at Ttawhia. Miss McLellan and Miss J. McLellan are due to arrive from: Auckland next week. They are en route to England by the lonic. Dr. and Mrs Archer Hosking, who have been some weeks in the South Island, are back in Masterton. While away they paid a visit to Mount Cook. The gramophone recital held in the Bed Cross Chambers on, Tuesday night, March 17th, was well attended. The records, which were provided by tho manager of Messrs • Turner’s music store, were greatly appreciated, and revealed some new artistes of outstanding merit. Mr M. .Ryan gave brief explanations of the operatio records. The proceeds were donated towards the funds of the Junior Red Cross movement. Passengers to England next week by the lonic include Miss Macaulay, of Auckland, who is travelling with her uncle, Mr E. N. Macaulay. The marriage took place very quietly in Auckland lately of Mrs Kathleen Perkins, and Lieutenant-Commander P. O. Bingley, R.N., of Opaheke, Papakura. Mr ‘Stanley Bingley was best man. . Mr and Mrs F. M. Reid, of Invercargill, are due here this week for a holiday visit. Sir George and Lady Elliot (Auckland are visiting Christchurch. Lady Steel, of South Africa, was' one, of the guests at the Lyceum Club, Auckland, lately. „ She thanked New Zealand for tho fine hospitality that had been extended to her, and said how much she had enjoyed Miss Melville’s address, because she was a fel-low-worker with Mrs Fawcett, and others in gaining the franchise. , She was emphatic in ner opinion that women should sit on the bench. All young offenders should be treatedi by women. Women were out against war, and, as Mazzine said, the world being ruled as ifc was reminded him of a bird trying to fly with one wing bound to its "side. When both wings were free it would soar.

Among the hundred delegates expect l ed at the W.C.T.U. Conference, which is to be opened in Dunedin : on March 25th, will be a number of women of prominence in New Zealand. Theso will include the vice-president .(Mrs Taylor, widow of Mr T. E. Tay 7 lor, M.P., of Christchurch), and the recording secretary (Mrs Evans, widow of the Rev. W. A. Evans, of Wellington, and daughter of the late Professor Edgar). Mrs Evans was one of the first women in New Zealand to gain an M.A. degree, and on many occasions has been examiner in English at the Wellington University. Also present will be the corresponding secretary. (Miss Henderson, 8.A., of Christchurch, who has just returned from a trip to America, England, and India on behalt of the W.C.T.U 1. the treasurer (Mrs Bendely, of Auckland), the two travelling organisers (Miss Earushaw and Miss Bradshaw), and Mrs Feryman (of Foxton), editor of the “White Ribbon.”

A general meeting of the Auckland Association of University Women was held at the University College on Thursday. Dr. Hilda- Northcroit, was in the chair. The meeting was one of the most important yet held by the association, as the business discussed was almost ail connected with the transfer of headquarters of the New Zealand branch of the International Federation of University AVomen to Auckland for the current year. As required by the constitution a president and secretary resident in Auckland had to be appointed; and to fill the6o posts Dr. -\orthcrott and Miss Jean Rudall were elected.: A proposal that a. general meeting of the New Zealand branch of the I.F.W.W be held at Auckland in September of this year was carried, and remits to that effect are being sent to the other local branches. At St. Guthbert’s Church, Eketahuna, the marriage took place of Miss Winifred Fafeita, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Fafeita, Nirealia, to Mr Kenneth Balfour Cooper,- eldest son of Mr and Mrs Cooper, Makora road, Masterton. The Rev. White officiated, and Mrs Moors presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by,her father, wore a frock of ivory French crepe-de-cbine, with an overdress of marionette handsomely beaded withpearls and crystal beads. She also wore: a tulle veil and coronet of orange blossom, ami carried a bouquet of white lilies, asters, and maidenhair fern. Miss Dorothy Ccoper (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss (Margaret Fafeita I (sister of tho bride) were bridesmaids, and wore frocks of-ivory crepe-de-cliine : trimmed with lace, and headbands of pale pink roses and gold leaves. Each wore a gold armlet, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of belladonna lilies and* maidenhair fern. The best man was Mr Norman Chesterman, of Masterton. Lovers of the art of song are looking forward with much interest to the concerts which will be given in the Town Hall on Saturday and Monday next by the delightful soprano, Miss Ethel Osborn. On this her farewell tour Mist Osborn has received most flattering tributes to the greatly enhanced {Measure that she has given to her audiences. There has been but one conclusion, the voice and style have much improved since her last visit. Some of her new numbers have proved most popular, and her singing of the Handel aria, “Rend ’il Sereno,” was a thing of sheer delight. This number amongst many others will be heard at one of her concerts in Wellington. Strong support will be accorded by a talented company. The box plan is at the Bristol Piano Company.

The engagement is announced of Eva Winifred, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Saley, Waddington, to Arthur William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Prestidge, Addington, Canterbury. Mrs Deans, accompanied by Miss Alison Jennings, will leave Christchurch at the end of the week for Wellington, to join the lonic en route to England. Dr Putnam, of Palmerston North, and his daughter are due in Wellington on Friday next from Sydney, after an extended tour abroad. Mrs Putnam is remaining ,in Sydney for a time. Mise 'Mona Brien (Tinakori. road) is the guest of Mrs Norman Rutherford, Mendip Hills, Canterbury. Bishop and Mrs Wilson and Miss J. Wilson, Bunbury, South Australia, who were, at Holme Station, Timaru, ars now the guests of Archbishop, and Miss Julius, - Cloudesley, Cashmere Hills. Mr and Mrs Eiliofti of Frank street, Papanui, Christchurch, left town, yesterday to visit friends and relatives in Canterbury and Obago , .prior to sailing on a trip to England early in April. Latest news of General Sir Edward and Lady Cbaytor and .the Misses Ohaytor is that: they are delaying indefinitely their return to New Zealand. Just back in London from a month in Scotland', 'mostly spent at Ayr, they Wert-enjoying a round of theatres andso on. Later they may possibly settle for 4 time at Hindheaa so as to be near Mr Clervaux Cbaytor: The Victoria League in Auckland has reoeived notice that Their Excellencies’, the G-overnor-Gencral and Lady Alice Fergusson, have'Been pleased to accept the invitation 1 of, the president and members to (be present at the annual meeting, which takes place on Thursday evening. . A morning tea was given in Auckland on Monday at the Lyceum Club by the executive of the local (branch, of tho. Navy League, as a farewell to Mrs George Bloomfield, .president, and Mrs Stre&ter, who has been one of .the most enthusiastic ' of ’ the. league’s members. The guests of honour were presented vribh charming Bouquets, one in a scheme of .brown and gold atti', the other in tones of blue. 1 . A morning- tea was given lately in Auckland as a farewell for Miss Amy Kane, Dominion .president of the National. Council of Women; who leaves, by the Aorangi for Washington where the conference is. being -held. Amongst those present were Miss Jackson,. MissMelville, Miss Basten, Mrs Oadoux, and Mrs Fordo, and Miss Magill, of Wellington. : Lady Belper and. Miss Craig (Eng land) are at preeent visiting Mount Cook, Lord Belper . being away deer stalking' in Otago. Dr and Mrs Marshall Macdonald gave a bridge party a* their residence, High street, Dunedin, lately as a farewell to Mr Nelson. The guests present were Mr and Mrs Nelson. Dr and Mrs Ross, Mr and Mrs Tapley, Mrs Finch, Mrs McMaster, Mrs Sise, and Mrs Scherek. Mr and Mrs Noel Nelson are shortly coming to Wellington to live. At a fuU meeting of the council of the New Zealand Aoademy of Fine Arte held on Monday the following resolution was adopted .-—‘.‘That the council desires to record its high appreciation of the valued services rendered to the academy by the late Miss K. Holmes during her long association therewith as an artist member and as a revered member of the counoil, and tenders to her relatives its sincere sy.m-, pathy in their bereavement. Further, that the council accepts with a deep sense of gratitude her thoughtful and public-spirited bequest as a fitting me* mento of. herself -and of her. devoted work in the cause of art.” As has already been announced, the picture bequeathed -to the academy by Miss Holmes is a beautiful wafer-colour drawing entitled! “A Rock-hound Stream,” by the well-known artist, E. Gouldsmith. Miss Alice Drayton-, chief typist at the Australian Mutual Provident So 1 ciety’s Christchurch district office, -who is leaving the- society’s service to he married, was farewelled by the staff lately. Mr G. G. Burnes. district manager, spoke in appreciative terms of Miss Drayton’s capabilities, and presented her, on behalf of the staff, with a “Aver tea service and the wedding cake. ' A very pleasant outing'was spent'at Day’s Bay on Tuesday, I7th’instant,' by the ex-service patients under treatment at the Red Cross Home, Hobson street. ■- The men, alter contributingtheir quota of Warmth to the welcome accorded to the returning AR Blacks, proceeded to the wharf, where they embarked on the Duchess for the bay. After a pleasant journey across the harbour, a congenial spot was selected under the trees in the pavilion grounds, where-luncheon and afternoon tea were served. Fishing was the favourite pastime, despite the fact that the catch was not commensurate with the enthusiasm shown. The return journey was - made at .4.15 p.m. To the ferry service company and its staff the Red Cress -"Society extends warm thanks for the tree transporta- j tion. ' I