PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20069, 8 April 1927, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Lady Williams and Miss Constance left Dunedin yesterday by the second express for the north, en route to England. • » ■ Miss M. S. Stephenson has returned to*Dunedin after a most enjoyable trip to Honolulu, where she baa spent some months. * • * . Mrs J. H. Wadworth. of “ Brancott,” Blenheim, is the guest of Mrs P. H. Martin, Garfield street, Roslyn. • • • Mr and Mrs Dowle, of Alison crescent, Roslyn, intend leaving this week for Tokomam. hforth Island, where they intend spending a short holiday. • • Among recent Dunedin visitors to the Mount Cook Motor Company’s White Star Hotel, Queenstown, arc Mr and Mrs G. Benson and Mr H. Elder. • • • The engagement is announced of Jessie Isabel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy H. Martin. Roslyn, to Morgan, elder son of Mr and Mrs D. Lewis, " To Mara,” Geraldine. • • • The Play Reading Circle of the Women's Club met on Monday evening, when there was an excellent attendance of members. A reading of Galsworthv’s “ Skin Game ” took place, in which the following took part:—Mesdames Gilkisoi:, Brickell, A. C. Stephens, Morrell, Wakefield Holmes, and Misses Korton, Wells, M'Carthy, Xeale, Statham, and Asliu. The reading was much enjoyed by all those present. An excellent floor, tinder the' supervision of Mr J. A. Kilmartin, combined with the high class musical programme provided fay Arthur Gordon and his Royal Dance Band highly delighted the large gathering present at the Cosy Cabaret -m Saturday evening last. It was evident from the enthusiasm displayed by the patrons that the rendezvous is gaining in popularity each week. Dancing rootmi’d. as usual, until midnight, when the dancers departed well satisfied with the evenings enjoyment and in pleasant anticipation of further joys next week.

ei by the name and address ot tno ;t be signed by one at least o I the irson, as a guarantee of genuineness On Saturday, April 2, at the residence of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hughes, Canongate, a very pleasant evening was spent, the occasion being the coming of age of May, their eldest daughter. The evening was spent in games, music, and dancing, a large number of friends and relatives being present. Miss Hughes was the recipient of many useful and valuable presents. • * • On Tuesday evening a number _of friends paid a delightful surprise visit to the residence of Miss Kina Wbittyman, Albany street. The: evening was spent in games, musical items, and dancing, and was bi-ought to a close with the singing of “ For She's a Jolly Good Fellow ” and “ Auld Lang Sync.” Among those present were Misses May Hughes M. MTntac, L, Sharkey, K. Wbittyman, E. Wbittyman, Isa Young, A. Paul, Mjss-s L. Fern, J. Fern. M. Walsh, T. Hodge, T. Mockford, T. Hughes, and A. Sharkey • • * The first meeting of the Literary Circle at the Women’s Club for the year took Tuesday evening with Mrs Ewing in the chair. It was an opening evening, and there was a very large number present to listen to the most interesting lecture given by Mr Grinling on " The Life and Works of John Masefield,” delivered with a knowledge and appreciation which was thoroughly enjoyable. He was assisted by readings from the poet, given by Mrs Eaatgate, Misses Esme Bentham, Roberts. May, Messrs Eastgate and K. Grinling. Mr Rutherford, accompanied by Miss Ida White at the piano, gave artistic renderings of several songs—“ Sea Fever,” ** The Old Bold Mate of Harry Morgan,” The Praj-er,” and “ Cargoes.” At the conclusion of the lecture Miss Wells, on behalf of those present, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Grinling for his much-appreciated talk. Sapper was hen served. • • a On Monday, the Cercle Francai? held a most successful evening at the Girls’ High School, _ the attendance numbering nearly 40. This, the first meeting of the session, took the form of a social evening, so that tho numerous new members might form acquaintance with each other. Needless to say all games and conversation werecarried on in French, or at least a valiant attempt was mode in that direction. The two competitions resulted in success for Miss Corabridgc, Mr Howard and Mr Kinnear. An amusing telegram game caused much mirth during supper. The next meeting, which takes plaqe on tho first Monday of May. will be in the form of a popular debate on whether women should shingle. Eight speakers have been picked to start the ball rolling, after which the discussion will be open. This French Club, apart from being tho means of passing an occasional everting pleasantly and usefully, docs much good work indirectly. It aims at fostering good feeling between the two great nations; and judging by the friendliness of all who cpnie—it is succeeding in its object. Tho French Government, through the Alliance Francaisc. helps on the cause by sending handsome gift* of books, and tne club’s library is now excellent iu numbers and in range. Further details may be supplied on application to the secretary, 6 Granville terrace, Bclleknowes. • • • The Swimming Club of the Y.W.C.A. under the direction of Miss Alberta Wills, Hon. Ass. Royal Life Saving Society, is having a most successful season. This year there is a membership of over 100. which is higher than that of some years past. The dub held its annual sports on Wednesday, March 30, in the Y.M.C.A. baths. There was a good attendance of spectators After tho events were concluded Miss Wills gave a most interesting demonstration of life saving and a number of the members are learning this, it was followed with much interest. Miss Wills has had years of ’teaching experience, and, consequently, tho progress made by. the beginners has been most encouraging. At (ho conclusion of tho sports the girls adjourned to the Y.W.C.A. for supper and tho distribution of prizes. Mrs Begg, vice-presi-dent of the association, presented the prizes to tho winners. Tho results ore as follows:—20 yards “go as you please” handicap: M, Walker 1, B. Harper 2. Beginners’ breast-stroke: B. Blue 1, V. Darlison 2. Walking balloon race: P. Bertinshaw 1, I. Mercer 2. Beginners’ ‘‘go as you please” race: K. Mercer 1, I Mercer 2. 20 yards “go as you please’’ race: M. Campbell 1, E. Tiley 2. Beginners distance test: I. Mercer 1, B. Blue 2 (equal). Girl Citizen handicap; 0. Wallace 1, M‘. Walker 2. Breast-sfroko life saving (beginners): K, Mercer 1, B. Blue 2. Breast-stroke liio saving (advanced): O. Wallace l w M. Wright 2. Balloon race.(open); O. Wallace 1, P. Bertinshaw 2. Cork race: V. Darlinson 1. B. Blue 2. Umbrella race: E. Tiley. • • • On Monday last the fortnightly meeting of the Girls’ Mutual Help Club of the Junior Home Economics Association was held at tho home of Mrs F. C. Cooper, £4 Highgale, Roslyn, there being a good attendance of members and friends. It was decided to postpone the next meeting owing to the Easter holidays. The secretary. Miss Catto, was asked to forward a letter of sympathy to a bereaved family. Arrangements were made for all those present to attend a new branch of Otago Home _ Economics Asso ciation, which is being formed at Anderson’s Bay road. A part of the programme at this meeting is to be given by members of this junior group. The president, Mrs Smith, then called on Mrs Catto, who gave her long promised talk on “A Sea Voyage from New Zealand to South Africa,” with special reference to certain phases of life in the latter place. Mrs Catto also exhibited some beautiful South African curios. Her hearers were deeply indebted to the speaker for her interesting and instructive talk, and the wish was expressed that, on some future occasion, (ho members might have (he privilege of listening to more of Mr# Catto’s experiences. After supper a splendid programme of ducts, recitations, and songs was rendered, these delighting the visitors. As usual, a quantity of gewing was done during the evening. • * • A, quiet, but pretty wedding, took place at the South Dunedin Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. March 16, tho Rev. Mr Heggio officiating. The contracting parties were Edith Isabel, third daughter of Mrs Margaret Ross, of Shingly Creek, Morrisons, and Alvin James Riley, only son of Mr and Mrs James Riley, London street, Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by Mr Leslie Harris, looked charming in a" frock of ivory crepe de-chine r. lieved with pretty posies of pink and silver roses. Her handsome embroidered veil was held in place with orange blossom. She wore silver brocade shoes, and carried a shower bouquet of bride’s lilies and cream roses Miss Ivy Jeffs, who attended her as bridesmaid, wore a pretty frock of cyclamen and pink georgette, trimmed with cream guiper lace, and a smart black satin hat, with touches of cyclamen. She carried a shower bouquet, with cyclamen as tho predominating colour. Mr Bert Proctor acted as best man. After the ceremony, Mrs Ross received the guests at the BungalowTea Rooms. The happy couple left later for the south. • * * Beautiful carpets arc being offered at greatly reduced prices at Hayward’s. 145 George street. Axminster and Wilton Squares, from £6 10s.—Advt. • • • Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist. London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buv direct from mill at the lowest cost—lß6 George street topp Salisbury BufcheryV - Advt- # . . Ladies, why snif.er from tbe_ distressing complaint, superfluous hair? You will find a satisfactory remedy in "Cuiroene." Write for particulars, P.O. Bos 173. Dunedin. —Advt. •* • . Miss B. A. Jackson, who took the Dressmaking and Designing Course of the Woman’s Institute of Arts and Sciences, says that she is now, in consequence, able to have much more good cMthing and changes of dress, -v free Copy of Booklet, ‘"Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy,” will be sent you on application to P.O. Bus 26, Tc Aro 8 4 . Wellington.—Advt.