Jottings of A Lady About Town

NZ Truth, Issue 1229, 20 June 1929, Page 21

Jottings of A Lady About Town

AMONG the bi g *-* events to take place during tne next few weeks are

the P. and T., Ball and the United Service Ball. Much finery is being prepared m anticipation thereof. These dances are always enjoyable, particularly the United Service, where the uniforms with heavy lashings of gold braid, to say nothing of the pretty frocks, make it a very colorful affair. , * • » :# AMONG the debutantes who will bow * r * to Her Excellency, Lady Fergusson, next month are Miss Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Anderson's daughter; Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones; Rosemund Harper, Karori; Jessie Woods; Miss Pat. Clayton, Hill Street; Miss Boyd-. Wilson; whose father is that very brainy man, Professor Boyd- Wilson; Miss Andrew, daughter of the clever camera fiend, whose sh6w-case m Willis Street we simply can't pass. Then there is Miss Anderson, daughter of the well-known solicitor and Mrs. Anderson, and Miss Robieson, daughter of the Gerald Robiesons. * # * MISS MOYA HEMPTON, who was to have "come out" this season at the Government House Ball, has gone across to Sydney with her mother. * # *.-•... JUST fancy, six bridesmaids! That's the number decided upon by Miss Elliott, of Feilding, whose big wedding will take place shortly. . ALISON KIRKCALDIE is 'back from " Hawkes Bay, where from all accounts she danced her way into the hearts of the younger set. * w # MRS. HORBY, Wellington, is spending, her holiday with her mother, Mrs. Pegg, of Stratford. a # # MRS. FRAZER is accompanying Mr. Justice Frazer on his trip south. At present they are m Christchurch. * ■■ * # MURSE ANKATELL came m fpr a well -filled purse and some ■■'nice little speeches at Eastbourne .pi-ri Saturday last, when a few ladies 'of the popular marine suburb met 7to. say farewell to her. .7. Nurse AhkatelFs long illness has. forced her to give up her humane work, and she is one; of : those 7 people who- will be badly missed.. ;; Seeing that she had lived a'Sdlworkr ed among them for the past. ten:"ye ars; the Bay folk were not going 'to*' ; let;iier go without showing their appreciation and the fact that only a' fe*W- ladies were present was entirely dueTto Nurse Ankatell's health, which 7 would not; permit of a big meeting. 7" ■'"['■"■- [ Nurse Ankatell has had* some-inter-esting experiences, having 'served 'as' a nurse, m the South African" War': and,' with the British Nursing Division m

France and England during the late war. » # * T ADY ROBERTS, Lower Hutt, is paying a visit to Paimerston North. • « • MRS. R. W. CHAPMAN, from Summ ncr, is. visiting Wellington as the guest of Mrs. A. P. Bennett, Hataitai. • # • MRS. F. A. KNIGHT, Tinakori Road, ** A is enjoying the country air of the Wairarapa. * * * • JEAN PALMER has planned to visit Sydney. She is at present m Auckland ■ prior to crossing the Tasman. • • * ' MISS L. HAWKE has gone south on ; a visit to Christchurch. • ' 7 • • CNJOYING the attractions of the U Cathedral City, is. Mrs. C. W. Melvill, who is staying with her sister, Mrs. C. Dalgety. • • • CINCE the departure of the Rev. D. C. Bates for England, Mrs. Bates has been dividing her time between entertaining her sister, Mrs. Collett-Couper, and keeping an eye on her little grandchild. Mrs. Collett-Couper, by the way, is from Sydney. « . # « ... MR. AND MRS. C. H. SUISTED are coming to Wellington to live. Mr. Suisted is already here, but is awaiting the arrival of his wife before deciding the important question of where to make a home. Mrs. Suisted, who is at present m Wanganui, will soon settle the argument, and from all accounts we may expect . another charming home to be added -/to the many m and around Wellington. g. jt a MRS. BERNARD WOOD, who acts as hostess,; for her father, our popular Prime Minister^ is busily engaged m anticipation vof .the "At Home" to be held in* Parliament House on June 27. . » ■ « ' * MRS. J.- A. TRIPE presided at the ,7 monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home committee, and the big attendance of members paid close attention to the report, which concerns adults' and infants and all that sort of thing. The matron gave it out that she would be very pleased to receive old linen. Do Vyour best, please! •-;•-,— '■■■* # * JOAN BUNNY, Masterton, is **"at present having a look round Wellington.'Another Wairai*apa visitor to the capital is Moiya Ward, from Martinbor'ough. THREE enthusiastic girls are train- : ing as teachers at the Phyllis Bates School of Ballroom Dancing.

Shirley Golf Club, Christchurch, haß deserted the surf and the links m favor of the dance floor. Slim little Meg. Knyvett, of [ Feilding, grows slimmer everyday as a result of her strenuous activities m mastering the many steps. Betty Jervis, who comes m from the Hutt, ruffles her perfect coiffure as She ponders over the technical analysis > of the dance. * * # MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS TAYLER , are now on their way to England and the Continent. Wellington won't see them again for another six months. *# # . THE Pat. Holdens, Gisborne, plus small son, are among Wellington friends, being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O'Shea. * * # THE Khandallah branches of the 1 Women's National (Reserve and Plunket Society put their heads together and held a combined dance at the Khandallah Town Hall last week. Socially and financially the function was a great success. * * * J7ASILY one of the happiest little functions was held at the Pioneer Club on Tuesday, when members of the Victoria League met together to congratulate their president on the honor which had recently been bestowed upon her. It was a delightful little function, at which a dainty morning tea was served amid tasteful decorations. Lady Buckleton, the guest of honor, received from the hands of Lady Luke a basket of flowers wherein were tastefully arranged violets, cyclamen and ferns, tied with ribbons. . ' • • • « a) ■ W7E are all dying to know the name w ' of the lady who stepped- off the "Maunganui" on Monday m the teeth of the big 'quake and wanted to know how soon the next train left. According to reports she was .not fussy about its destination so long as she got out of Wellington: . * # # CIR JOHN AND LADY FINDLAY will be on board the "Remuera" 'When she sails on Friday. England is their destination. *.. . ■# # MISS F. HALL- JONES, who hag been visiting her friend. Mrs. St. J. Clark, Auckland, has returned to Wellington. * . * * " pORA WILDING stepped off the "Maunganui" on Monday, looking well after her trip to Sydney. She just passed through on her way to Christchurch.

SOCIAL GOSSIP FROM WELLINGTON

Demure Kathleen Bristed, erst while champion swimmer J and secretary of the