PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20187, 26 August 1927, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mr and Mrs Barron, of Napier, returned homo by the second express yesterday. Mr and Mrs J. McNeill, of Melbourne, are at present visiting Dunedin. * * ♦ Miss Eulalie Roberts is paying a short holiday visit to Wellington. * * * * Miss Farquhar has returned to Dunedin from the north. * * * A most delightful book tea for several young people was given by Mrs Henley on Tuesday afternoon, when the guests of honour were the Misses O’Neill, and among others present were the Misses Williams (2), Reeves, Fenwick (2), Finch, Reid, Orbcll, Hislop. • • • Miss Avice M. Bowbycs, a graduate of the home science department of the Otago University, sail next Tuesday from Auckland on the Aorangi. Miss Bowbycs is visiting the United States to study at Columbia University, New York. She has been an assistant lecturer in the department for the past five years, and she goes on leave of absence from the University, to return as lecturer in the position vacated by Miss M'Gill. * * * An apprentice in the dress department of a Cologne (Germany) shop was lately dismissed on the ground that she had had her hair shingled. Being a Spirited young woman, she sued her employer in the Cologne Commercial Court. The employer declared that it was a perfectly well-known rule in his establishment that cropped hair was forbidden. The apprentice stated that slit had had her hair cut off with the approval of her parents, on health grounds. The court took the side of the girl, and ordered her employer to reinstate her on the ground that shingling was not a sufficient reason for annulling articles of apprenticeship. -» » • The Taieri Ladies' Croquet Club held a successful dance in the Oddfellows’ Hall last Friday evening, the hall being tastefully decorated. There were present a large number of young people, who gave themselves up to the pleasures of dancing, the slipper and lucky spot dance causing great amusement. Each dancer was presented with a paper hat, which added to the gaiety of the evening. Supper was served by the members of the Croquet Club. • « » The meeting of the Literary Circle at the Women’s Club on Tuesday had for its fascinating subject “The Short Story.” Mrs Ewing, who was in the chair, traced the evolution of the short story from the primitive tale to the perfection of the modern achievement, and showed that in all its stages the short story is the basis of true literature. Readings' of famous short stories of all nations followed, in which these members took part:—Mesdames Wilson (American), J. Williams (English), Ewing (Czecho-Slovakian), and Kane (English), Misses Neale (English), V. Reynolds (Jewish), Holland (Irish), and Wells (Russian). « * • The thirty-first annual reunion of St. Hilda’s Collegiate School has been celebrated with loyal enthusiasm by pupils past and present. Afternoon tea was served at the Brown House on Sunday afternoon for visiting old girls. A com-, memorative service was held in the school chapel during the evening, and was followed by a supper in the library. A dinner was held on Monday evening at the Savoy, when about 50 were present, and a most enjoyable time was passed. The toasts of the evening were as follow: —“The King,” by Miss‘Richards; “The Sisters,” by Mrs A. C. Stephens, the reply by Miss Gillies; “St. Hilda’s,” by Miss Richards; “The Men,” by Miss M. Gibbs, with the reply by Mrs Brickell. Musical items by Mrs Smcaton and Miss P. Evans, and recitations by Miss xi. Wilson, wore much enjoyed bv the guests. ft « • The success of the Students’ Dance Club is assured. There were more than double the number present on Saturday last than on the previous week. Saturday evening found a very happy party in Jay’s Lounge. The weather loft everything to bo desired, but Paul Austin’s Dance Band proved a strong attraction for those present. The | 'Taranaki touring team were there, and showed their appreciation by heartily congratulating the secretary on the great success of the dance. The exhibition dance by Mr and Mrs Williams was again applauded with great enthusiasm, they being a very popular couple at the dance. The secretary is negotiating with Miss Renee Ward, of Invercargill, with a view to giving an exhibition in the near future.

Miss Mabollo Esquibnt was a passengor for Christchurch by tho express yesterday. • » » Nursing in her arms a Pekinese dog, a woman who recently went into the dining room of a West End (London) ' hotel was met by the manager, who exf plained that dogs were not allowed in the restaurant. Smiling quietly, the voman pressed a button, whereupon the back of the "dog" opened, revealing a vanity bag. Starting in Paris, this fashion of animal vanity bags caueht on very quickly in London. A short walk through the West End revealed recently not only a large number of these "dog bags," but also bags made to resemble cats, Carried on the 'arm, the dog bags are re .rkably lifelike, and they can be bought m almost any "breed." There were Skye terriers, Sealyhams, Pekinese, King _ Charles spaniels, and a host of other kinds, and placed on the tables of a restaurar' 'iey make the room appear almoet like a clog show - '. . • A seeond informal dance was held by the members of the University Club in the club rooms on Friday night last, and, like the last, it was an outstanding'success. Every praise is due to the Ladies Committee for the excellent taste displayed in the decorations and for the delightful supper provided. The president, Mr A. H. Tonkinson, and Mrs Tonkinson received the guests. The music provided by the Gordon-Beath Orchestra was very much appreciated, and dancing proceeded in full swing until midnight. An added fillip was given by the "tapping" waltz and other innovations, which produced much merriment. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A. H. Tonkinson, Mr and Mrs H. L. Cook, Mr and Mrs E. J. Smith, Mr and Mrs Warren Boyd, Mr and Mrs H. A. Salmon, Mr and Mrs S. P. Cameron, Dr and Mrs Roland Fulton, Brand Mrs Galway, Mr and Mrs R. S. Aspinall, Mr and Mrs H. Tennent, Mr and Mrs F. B. Adams, Mr and Mrs J. Hogg, Mr and Mrs D. Mouat, Mr and Mrs J. Smeaton, Mr and Mrs A. C. Stephens, Mr and Mrs J. R. Paterson, Misses Salmond, Tonkinson, Irwin, Halsted (2), Nicholson, Barrowclough, and Woods, Professor A. G. Strong, and Mrs Chapman, Meusrs R. Gilkison, A. C. Cameron, Halsted, Sallenger, Taylor, Collins, E. Nicholson, C. B. Barrowclough. • • B A unique form of entertainment, organieed by Mrs P. C. Hjorring and Miss Adams, consisting of a "Maori evening," was given at the rooms of the North Obago Women's Club in Oamaru on Tuesday evening. No fewer than 136 were pre sont, and the novelty was much appreciated. During tho evening, heath posies wero presented to Misses Adams and Meldrum, and on the motion of Mrs Orbell, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Hjorring. The programme was as follows:—llaka, by company; chorus of welcome, "Tho Aroha Nui" ; reading, "Maori's Genius for Music," Mrs Forrester; ohoru6, two poi songs; duet,, "Home, Littlo Maori Home," Mrs Hjorring and Miss Williams; solo, "Hacro fonu," Mrs E. Mee'; reading, "Maori Loro and Songs," Miss Pattorson; chorus, "Titi Toroa," stick-throwing; poi dauco and song, Miss Sonrlo and Miss Adams; reading, "Maori War Songs," Mrs P. Williams; chorus, "Song of tho Locust," a very old rhythmic shouting song; reading, "The Koauau and Poturina," Mrs J. Irving; song, "E Pari Ra," Miss Adams and Miss Will; canoo fcong, Miss Russell; chorus, Maori canoo song; solo, "Kamate," Mrs M'Cullooh; reading, "Hinemoa and Tutanekai," with tableaux and chorus, Miss Will, solo and chorus, "The Maori Moon," Mis? M. Marshall; chorus, "Song of Farewell." The tableaux accompaniments wore by ukelele, mandoline, and steel guitar, -whioli produced a charming, though weird impression, tttat was quite in keeping with tho programme. • • o The Somerset Lounge of tho Savoy presented a very cheery appearance on Monday evening last when the St. Hilda's Old Girls held their annual dinner. Tho tables were gay with spring flowers, and a large fire added to the cosiness of the room. Miss Richards, one of the first pupils tc be enrolled, presided over a gathering oi more than, 50 guests. After the loyal toasl had been honoured, the following speeches wero given:—"The School," Miss Richards; "The Sisters," Mrs Aubrey Stephens, responded to by Miss May Gillies; "Kindrec Schools," Miss Gillies; "The" Men," Miss Gibbs. responded to by Mrs Brickell. Musical items were given by Mosdames J. W, Smeaton and Lionel Richards, nnd recitations by Miss R. Williams. Tho following old girls wero present:—Mesdamcs Andrews, Barling, Brickell, Buttle, Dodgshun, Gerald Fitzgerald, Robert Lee, A. E. M'Dougall, M'Millan L. Richards, J.' W. Smeaton, Aubrey Stephens, I. Spedding, R. Throp, Misses Allan, Adess, Frances Barnett, Linda Barnett, Barton. Blyth, P. C'neeseman, B. Drake, Evans, Fitzgerald, Gibbs, Gillies, E. Hanlon, J. Halsted. Irwin, Minnitt, Mondy, Napier, V. Nicholls, Priest, Reeves, Richards. Eulalio Roberts, Swan, Mav Stokes, L. Stokes, L. Tonkinson, V. Watson, B. Whitelaw, J. Watts, Y. Wilkin Letty and Barbara Williams, R. Williams, Helen Wood, R. Willis. Beautiful Indian Bedspreads and Table Covers. Procured at very low cost, and offered at prices much below their real value. —C. and W. Hayward (Ltd.), 145 George street. —Advt. » « # Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockingß go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost—lß6 George street (opp. Salisbury Butchery).— Advt Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting "Te Kiteroa," the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimate; modern house, with electric light and drainage. Ideal winter climate, beautiful garden, extensive view. For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate (telephone 151, Waimate). — Advt. Many girls have learnt to make charming clothes very quickly and easily by taking up the special Dressmaking Course of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. Many have made money before they had half finished the lessons which are taught them by mail in their own homes. lull particulars on application to P.O. Box 26, Te Aro B, Wellington.—Advt.