PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19903, 24 September 1926, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs M'Clintock and her daughter, Miss I.ettio M'Clintock, left la-t 'ihursdav for Australia. Tim Plav Beading Circle of (bo Otago Women's Club met on Tuc«dav evening to read “Ilav Fever,” bv Noel Coward. There was a large attendance of members, who listened with much enjoyment to this bright little play. Those taking part in the reading were - —Mesdames A. Gard'nor, A. C. Stephens, Brickell, W. T. Williams, Flynn, Sconly and Misses Aslin, Wells, Neale and Dr Storms. Special appreciation was expressed op Saturday evening last by representative officials of the Dmidas Street Methodist Church of the excellent programme provided bv Miss Noolinc Parker at the monthly concert on behalf of church funds. M iss Parker's pupils’ programme reflected much credit on their teacher, and the large audience present expressed thanks in no uncertain manner. The fortnightly meeting of the St. Clair Women's Club was held last Monday ni"ht, Mrs Waters (president! occupying the chair. The entertainment took the form of an O. Henry evening, and Miss Blyth. who was in charge of the programme. opened with a short sketch of his life and work. Selections illustrative of the author's style were read as follows-.—“ The Purple Dress.” Mrs W. J. Williams: ‘‘The Last Leaf.” Miss Lightfoot: “Witch's Loaves.” Miss M'Dougall. A pianoforte solo hv Miss Grigg and a violin solo by Mrs Paine completed the programme. Mrs Grigg acted as accompanist. The stage looked very attractive with bowls of iaconica and flowering current.

Mrs George Stewart and her little daughter Betsy left yesterday for the North Island, where they will spend an extended holiday.

The St. Hilda branch of the Homo Economic Association held its final meeting oji Monday night at the homo of Mrs lioutledce (president). The first part of the meeting was devoted to business matters, and the latter part of the evening was spent in social intercourse, interspersed with songs and recitations bv the members. After supper a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the hostess, and the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

Preparations for the. Girl Guide garden fete, to be held at the residence of Lady Ferguson, “Wychw r ood,” on Saturday, October 2, are w'ell in hand. In addition to the many varied stalls, where flowers, produce, needlework, and sweets will be for sale, there -re many delightful attractions. The bazaar will bo continued in the evening, when a short concert, at which members of the Play-reading Circle of the Club will assist, is to be given. Dancing is to follow’, and the whole arrangements are such as to ensure a splendid success.

The Dunedin Hospital Guild met yesterday afternoon, the meeting being the last of the 11 held during the year. In this time, the members have made nearly 350 garments. They have worked for the James Powell Rest Home at Warrington, and have given some 48 little garments to the children’s ward at the General Hospital. The number sent to Sister Barclay, of the St. John Mac Nab, the Hospital hostess, w r as enabled by the guild’s efforts to give clothing to all the deserving cases, which she.encountered in her work. The average attendance of the members during tho session has been 36. In addressing the meeting yesterday, Mrs Glendenning, ns president, thanked the members on the splendid w'ork done, which constitutes a record. The guild is indeed to be congratulated on the services they have rendered to the community and on the unfailing charity which has inspired thorn.

The Girls' Mutual Help Brunch of the Homo Economics Association hold its fort nightly meeting at the home of Mrs F C Cooper. Highgate. Roslyn, on Monday, there being present about 30 members, and friends. Pianoforte duets, chorus singing, and elocutionary items were ren dered, after which the routine business was dealt with by the president, Mrs Smith. The correspondence included a letter from the secret try, Mrs Burton, asking permission to ‘oave the group, and become presi dent of a new group to be formed in Kirk land Hill. She explained that this step was being taken as the result of an earnest conference held between the president (Mrs Smith), Mrs Cooper (group adviser), and herself, owing to the group membership having outgrown its place of meeting. Regret was oppressed at losing such a valuable secretary combined with groat satisfaction at the reason necessitating such a step. Mrs Buxton spoke feelingly of the happy hours spent with the members, and asked for the help and co-operation of those present, this being freely granted. Two other visitors from'different suburbs gave as a reason for their presence that evening the fact that they too were conlemplat ing forming a Junior Branch of Home Economics in their own locality—one im meditely, and the other early next year. Like the Girls’ Mutuaj Help Brunch, they are aiming only to link up, a* members those who belong to no other organisation. It is expected that as a result of the combined efforts of these groups and their activities much gladness will enter homes where Christmas festivities do not arrive. Faithful to a promise made at the previous meeting Sister Kirkpatrick paid a second visit to the group and continued an intimate personal talk. It was felt by those in authority that these talks, combined with the accompanying practical demonstrations given by the lecturer, have provided the members with a knowledge, which will prove useful in days to come as well as at the present time.

A pretty wedding was solemnised in the Baptist Church, Esk street, Invercargill, on Tuesday. August 24, at 3 p.tn., the con trading parties being Mr Cluoas Mason, only son of Mr and Mrs E. D. Mason, of Lawrence, and Miss Myrtle Stevenson, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. G. Stevenson, of “Whare-atea," Ellis road, Invercargill. A glorious afternoon enhanced the beauty of the ceremony,, which was performed bv the Rev. F. Simpson, minister of the Church. The bride wore a simple frock of embossed ivory satin charmeuse, with panelled skirt over georgette, which also formed bishop sleeves, finished at the side with a jewelled clasp fringed with osprey feathers and silver shoes and stockings to match. The veil, whicli was hand-em-broidered silk tulle, with a coronet of orange blossoms, completed the ensemble. The bride was attended by her sisters. Misses Thelma and Ethel Stevenson, who wore deep black picture hats of georgette, with gold crepo-de-cheno respectively, each with bishop sleeves of georgette, and shoes ami stockings to tone. The bridegroom was supported by Mr S. Kelly as best man, and Mi N. Macdonald as groomsman After the ceremony (ho guests retired to the residence of the bride’s parents, where a dainty breakfast was served, The happy couple left amid good wishes and showers of confetti for a motor tour of the Lakes, the bride’s travelling costume being an eneejnble suit of dove-grey figured crepe-do-chine. with beautiful toque hat and shoos and stockings to match. The guests and young people were entertained in tho even ing by the bride’s parents, when an enjoyable time was spent in games and dancing. * * •

On September B'the wedding bells rang for Winifred Hope, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. G. Thompson, Foulden Hill. Middlemarch, and Albert Douglas Murray, formerly of Windsor and now of Dunedin, who were on that day married in Knox Church by the Rev. Tulloch Yuille, Miss T. G. Young presiding at the organ. The church had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, who entered tho church on the arm of her father. She wore a charming French frock of ivory georgette, trimmed with crystal beads. A dainty hand-embroi-dered veil, whicli had been worn by her mother, was held in place by a bandeau of pearls and orange blossom. Her bouquet was a beautiful shower of narcissi, chrysanthemums, ami maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid. Miss Olive Turnbull, looked charming in a cyclamen frock of crepe do chine embroidered in French design. She wore an exquisite string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, while her hair was encircled by a coronet of flowers and silver leaves. Her bouquet was of cyclamen, violets, and chrysanthemums. Mr Charles Paterson was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held by the parents of the bride at the Strand Salon. As the guests arrived they were received by the iiost and hostess, ■who wore a becoming gown of nevada blue silk morocain, with black hat trimmed to tone, and carried a golden bouquet of chrysanthemums pansies, and polyanthi The bride’s sister. Miss Ethel Thompson, was charmingly begowned in shell pink georgette shot with silver. During the 1 vish breakfast, of which some 80 guests from all parts of New Zealand partook, a large number of congratulatory telegrams were read and the usual toasts were honoured. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Murray left on their bridal tour amid expressions of good wishes from their many friends. The bride travelled in a smart ensemble suit of i-osewood colour, with stylish hat to match, and a white Arctic fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. She was the recipient of innumerable magnificent wedding presents and of several substantial cheques.

All in need of Now Carpets arc making their selection at Hayward’s, 145 George street. Axininsters, body 15s 9d, border 13s 9d, and Firth’s Gold Medal Exhibition Squares greatly reduced.— Advt.

Note.—when deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where yon buy direct from mill at the lowest cost, 186 George street (opp. Salisbury Butchery) Advt.

To got soft spring carpets you require to use a Thompson felt underneath. Besides the lovely feel, it is a saving, as carpets wear much longer. Call or white Thompson and Sou, 253 Princes street. — Advt.

On last Friday evening the Dimback Hall was the scene of a very delightful dance, the occasion being the Dunback footballers’ annual ball. The hall was prettily decorated with coloured streamers and balloons, and also many ferns, and the supper room was decorated in yellow and black, the club’s colours. The music vas supplied by Ashton’s Band from Gfmaru. The grand march was led off by Mr MTnlosh (president), and Mrs MTn tosh, who were by about 4Q couples. The duties of M.C.’s were c.u ried out bv Messrs L. M’Lew and I'. Rouxelle. The banner, which was again won by the team, was presented during ‘the evening. Visitors were present from Palmerston. Macraes. Shag Valley. Hamp den. and Waikouani.