PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19513, 23 June 1925, Page 5

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Miss Dowling, of Wellington, is staying with Mrs Johnson, Stafford street. Miss Gwen M’Phail, of Invercargill, is visiiing Miss Coull, Mornington. *■ * -X Mrs Muir, of Timaru, is tho guest of Miss Rutherford, Royal terrace. The Misses Rattray were bridge hostesses at their residence, Eglinton, on Saturday afternoon. • * • Mrs Acton-Adams gave a party on Friday evening for the principals of the ‘'Wildflower” Company. Miss Vida Todd and her brother, Air Inglis Todd, returned yesterday to Gore after a visit to Dunedin. ft * Miss Joyce Gibsoit, who was tho guest of Mrs Laidlaw, of Pitt street, has returned to Christchurch. * * * Miss Helen Rich, of Christchurch, is visiting friends in Dunedin. » * * Mrs Burns, who has been staying with Mrs Thomson, in Timaru, has returned to Dunedin. Miss Denniston will leave on Thursday for Wellington en route for England. She will bo a passenger by the Rotorua. * » » Sir James Parr was the guest of honour at a most delightful little Dunedin party given by Mrs J. J. Clark at her residence, London street, last Wednesday. -«■ * » Lady Ward has been for a few weeks a patient in a private hospital in Wellington. She has now returned to her home, but is still confined to her room. Dr and Mrs Gumming announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Mr Lorimer Lunley, third son of Mr and Mrs J. Maxwell Lunley. f • • The engagement is announced of Bertha, only daughter of Mr and Mrs S. J. Hitchins of “To Rangi,” Mill road, Waimate, to Stanley, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Eiach, of Baiclutha. * * * The engagement is announced of Mr J. T. Thomson Bush, elder son of Mrs Bush and tile iate Mr J. L. Bush, of Invercargill, to Miss Marjorie Hookey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hookey, of Gisborne. Miss Joan Halsted gave a small party on Saturday evening at the residence of her parents in Royal terrace. The guests were Misses Batchelor, Williams, Fitzgerald. Reeves, Hartmann, Vipan, O Nenl 2 , Stronach, and Oram, Messrs Halsted (2), Solomon Vallonge, Edmond. Ilaggitt, Zohrab, Tapley, Hodge, and Shiel. • • » A very pleasant evening was spent on Tuesday' last when the management and staff of Messrs W. Harris and bon (Ltd.) hold their annual social and dance in Jays Toa Rooms. Musical items wore rendered by Miss F. Bremnor and Messrs W. Stewart and H. M‘Kay.' Dancing was indulged .n until 1 a.m., when a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close.

Mr Andrew Miller, a well-known resident of" Southland, who has retired from active participation in farming pursuits, has been spending a holiday in Dunedin with his wife and daughter. Mr and Mrs Miller will leave for Wellington this morning, and after spending koine weeks in tho North Island, they will return to Invercargill to settle there. * * ♦

A very enjoyable evening was given last Tuesday at the Sc. Cloir W omen s u , when Mrs Graham arranged the programme. This was one of the few evenings to which ladies who are not members of the club contributed, and the introduction of new interests, ideas, and talents uas greatly appreciated. Songs were given ov Miss A. Guy and Miss D. Skinner; a piano solo by Miss P. Anderson; recitations by Miss A. Winkel, and a sketch by Mrs Williams. A very clover competition was arranged in which names of St. Clair residents supplied the answers sh °^, Miss Sparrow gave a charming trinket case as prize, this being won by Mrs J. B. MTntyre. , • *

Miss Marie Burke, with members of the “Wildflcwer” Company, was entertained at a tea party at the Tudor Hall on Saturday afternoon. A number of local residents were asked to meet the visitors, and the time was spent in dancing. In the evening, after playing ‘ Tho Cousin from Nowhere the company was entertained at the cabaret Miss Burke, who has travelled a great deal in her lifetime, expressed her joy at the Tudor Hall, which, both in the daytime and under the artificial light of evening, is stately and beautiful. Her enthusiasm was sincerely shared by the other visitors present. # * »

The Play-reading Circle gave a tea party at the Otago Women’s Club on Friday afternoon, in honour of Miss Mane Burke. Mrs \ C. Stephens brought Miss Burke to the chib, where she was received by Mrs Wakefield Holmes. She wore a frock of black crepe-de-chine with a black plush hat and a fur coat. During the afternoon Miss Burke gave the circle a list of new plays which she suggested would be good for them to study. Some of the club members present were Mesdames Statham, Scoullar, Chapman. Primnior, Sidey, and Ibbotson, Misses Whitson, Holland, Nicolson, etc. » • •

In order to raise funds for the women’s section of the Exhibition, there is to be held towards the end of August a hall either fancy dress or plain. It is expected that the event will be too large for any of the usual dance halls, and it is therefore to take place in the Festival Hall of tho Exhibition Buildings There will be room in tho Festival Hall for everybody, for those who do not wish to dance but would nevertheless like to see tho gay function, will be able to find seating accommodation in the gallery.

Despite the wintry weather, a large number of jazz patrons attended the “Pic o’ Dances” Cabaret in the Early Settlers’ Hall on Saturday evening last, when a fancy dress carnival was held. The ballroom was effectively decorated in multicoloured streamers, which, with the coloured spot-lights, were a fitting setting to the collection of paper costumes present. Squeakers, banjos, and mandolins added a note of revelry to the tones of the orchestra. The stage, where the orchestra were seated, was arranged with a quantity of greenery lit with large Chinese lanterns, and looked very pretty. In such a large assembly it was difficult to decide as to whoso paper frock was the most outstanding; but at last the judges—Mrs J. J. Clark and Airs Simpson—decided Miss G. Rennie (a Dresden china shepherdess) was tho bestdressed girl in tho room, with Miss V. Guthrie (balloons) as the most original. The prizes were presented by Mr J. J. Clark.

Miss Ogston gave a party at the Somerset Lounge yesterday afternoon as a farewell to her friends before her departure, to England. The room was beautifully decorated, arid a multitude of flowers added a distinctive note to the general scheme. The guests invited were Lady Ferguson, Mesdames Barnett, Stock, Birch APKellar, Maitland, Sinclair, Cook, Strong, O’Neill, Williams, Batchelor, Fitchett, Theomin, White (Wellington), Roberts, Sargood, Callaway, Finch, Mill, and J. M. Ritchie, Misses Theomin, Joachim, Sise, Fenwick, Dowling (Wellington). Gilkison, Finch, Lambert, Ulrich, Scott (2), Mill (2), Barron, Webster (2), Williams (2), Ramsay, Rattray, Barnett, Stocx, Le Cren. Denniston, O’Neill, Batchelor, Roberts, Sargood, Colvin, Hart (2), and Callaway.

The girls of the Anglican Churches of the city had a splendid reunion during the last week-end at their annual festival for Guilds of Service. Beginning on Saturday evening, about 200 met at the Y.W.C.A. hall, when a most sncceseful programme of games and nuisi" was carried out. Each group laid, with excellent results, been asked to be responsible for one item of the programme. Supper bad boon provided by the leaders, and was much appreciated by all present. During tho evening a short report was given by each group, showing a very successful and helpful year of work.

and te.-tifying to the "aliveness” oi' the girls of the Anglican congregations. The evening ended on a more serious note, when, after a violin solo by Miss Ai. Martin and the singing of Gounod’s setting of there is a Green Hill,” by Miss Sherman, Sister Elizabeth gave a brief address in preparation for the Sunday services. On Sunday the girls attended their own churches for early communion service, and in the afternoon they again mot together for a special service at the. Cathedral. There was a very good attendance, chiefly of the girls themselves, but a good number of their leaders were also present. The service was conducted by Dr Hollow-ay, and the Bishop preached an inspiring address from the text “Thy daughters shall be as the polished corners of the temple.’’ Special hymns w-ere sung, and the intercessions and thanksgivings sent in by the members w-ere taken as a special litany by Ur Holloway The monthly mooting of the Y.W.C.A. Board of Directors was hold in the board loom on Wednesday, 17th inst., when there were present Mrs Sutherland Ross (in the chair), IVlesdamos Taverner, Nicholson, Wilkinson, Roberts, Adamson, Shaddock, Hercu;;, and Todd, Misses Little, Frazer, Rule, Glascow-, Hare, Baft, Martin, and Barron. Reference was made to the sudden deaths of Miss Law-son, of the Dominion Field Committee, and Miss Dorothy Kentish, formerly Girls’ Work Secretary in Dunedin. Members stood for a moment in silence. Extracts w-ere read from the minutes of the meetings of the Dominion Field Committee, held recently in Christchurch, where Miss Batt and Miss Rule attended as delegates from Dunedin. Tho following motion had been passed by the committee; —“That separation from tho Australian movement on January 1,192 b, is not in tho best interests of tho development of the Y.W.C.A. in Now Zealand.” The question of tho Y.W.C.A. exhibit at tho Now- Zealand Exhibition had also been discussed, and tho Wellington and Christchurch delegates wore asked to approach other boards for a contribution of £lO towards this, the Auckland Association having already raised £SO for the Women’s Welfare Work of tho Exhibition. The board arranged that the World Fellowship Fair should be held on Thursday, July 9, and members were allocated to tho various stalls. Plans for a scheme of alterations to the building wore laid before ihe board and approved. These plans are on a larger scale than was at first contemplated, and it will bo necessary, in order to meet expenses, to raise somewhere about £SOO by mortgage or debentures. The additional accommodation provided will bo used for girl visitors to the Exhibition. Reports w-ere received from the various committees. Thirty-two members joiner! the Girls’ Department during the month and all iclubs are working for tho approaching fair It was announced that Girls’ Day at the Exhibition will be hold on December 5. The exhibition of handicrafts will ho held in the Festival Hall on tho same date. ’There, will bo a sports contest in the afternoon, followed by a big entertainment by tho girls in the evening. « * «

On Friday last a very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs. G. Thomas, of "Pai Marire," Roslyn, the occasion being to celebrato the twentyfifth anniversary of their wedding day. Mr and Mrs Thomas, upon receiving their guests, escorted them to the drawing room, which was tastefully decorated with beautiful red and bronze chrysanthemums, After the guests were assembled the cake was cut, light refreshments were handed round, and the usual toasts were honoured. Mr R. "Thompson, of Green Island, being the oldest friend present, in a neat little speech, proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was drunk with musical honours. Mr Thomas, on behalf of Mrs Thomas and himself, responded, thanking everyone present for their good wishes, and iead several telegrams and apologies from absent friends. The guests included Mrs Falconer (mother of the bride), Mr and Mrs R. Thompson, Mr and Mrs H. Kane. Mr and Mrs T. Herbison. Mr David Reid, Mrs John Falconer (Green Island), Mrs Conley, Mrs and Miss Bennie, Mr and Mrs John Richardson. Mrs A. T. Thomas and her son, Mrs Earl Richardson (Riverton), Mr and Mrs 11. V. Thomas, and Miss Stirling (Invorcargill). Several of the above-named had been nresent at the wedding. 25 years before. The happy couple received several eostlv and useful presonts, including several cheques. The guests departed after a very pleasant evening, all expressing the hope that Mr and Mrs Thomas would be long spared to enjoy long life and happiness. * * * Considerable interest is being displayed in Messrs O. and YV. Tlayward's showing of Madras Muslins, Poplin,* Velvets, Voiles, and Cretonnes, etc., at their premises, 141 George street. Have you seer, it?—Advt.