PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20800, 20 August 1929, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs AA r . B. 'Taverner is at present in this city. * * * Mrs J. W . Smoaton has returned to the city from a short Visit to Lake Wannka. 'i' Mr? AV. Laidiarv is at present paying a visit to her daughter, Mrs F. D. Beil, of Shag Valley. ; I ; !'.< Mr and Mrs G. Hudson have returned to Palmerston after a holiday spent at Christchurch. * * ❖ Stephens is spending a few days in Christchurch in company with tier mother. Mrs C. Bowkcr, of Tiniaru, * * *5; Mv_ and Airs Arthur Barnett returned to Higligate during the week-end by car tram Christchurch. 1‘ V’ V Mr and Mrs Hubert Hudson have returned from Christchurch after attending the races. *• * ¥ ML? Lucy _MTntyre. of St. Clair, Ims returned to Kawntiri Hospital, Westport, alter two months’ sick leave. # * # Mr and Mrs AA . A. Crawford arc expected to return shortly from a trip to Auckland. # # Miss I.lricli left Dunedin on Saturday for riinaru. where she will spend a holiday with Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich. * * # J he ladies of the St. Olair Croquet Club held a very successful sale of work last Thursday in the St. Clair Presbyterian Kali, when over £IOO was realised. * ' * if! M's I’. D. Storey and Miss Laid Storey, ot ” \ ciilaw,” Wyndhani, who have been on a holiday visit to Wellington, spent a tew days in this city before returning south. * * * Last Thursday evening a very interesting paper on the life and works of Booth Tarkington was given by Mrs Lightfoot at the fortnightly meeting of the Literary Circle of the St. Clair AVomcn’s Club. Afewlames Broad, AV. J. AAbllinms, Malone, Bain. APNanghton, and Lightfoot read .selections from some of his works. * During the week-end Dr and Mrs M'Mcchan, of Ohio, were the guests of honour at a luncheon party given by Dr Lindo Ferguson at “Wychwood.” .The other guests present were Dr and Mrs Stanley Batchelor, Dr Marion AVhyte, Professor Strong. Miss H. Williams, Dr Riley, and Dr D’Ath. * * * Mrs M. Jack entertained about a dozen small guests on Friday night at the Brown House to celebrate the birthday of her small daughter. Margaret. Conveyed by ear to the scone ot the festivities the small revellers soon lost themselves in the attractive surroundings. Log fires blazed merrily in the two large stone fireplaces, keeping the room comfortably warm. Novel games wore indulged in. * + as Miss Whitson was hostess on Friday at a delightful tea party given in honour of Mrs AV. Stronts, late of Christchurch, whose husband, on the staff of the New Zealand Shipping Company at Christchurch, has been transferred to this city. The guests present were Mcsdamee K. Little, G. Moody, Mitchell (Invercargill), and J. Begg, Misses Duncan, J. Bcgg, and Mitchell. * * * A folly supper party, in honour of Miss Elizabeth Gregory, who is shortly leaving for London, was given by the Home Science Students’ Association at Studholme House last week. Among the guests present were Professor A. G. Strong, Mrs Gregory, and members,of the home science staff. Several humorous sougs, composed by home science students, on matters of interest within the home science faculty, were sung, after which an enjoyable supper waa partaken of. During the evening, Miss Gregory was the recipient of a presentation volume of books as a token of good wishes for hexstudy abroad. * * * A-delightful afternoon was spent on Friday. when many old friends met at tlxo residence of Mrs P. B. Sargood at an “ at koine ” given by her as a farewell prior to leaving for the Homeland. Spring blooms in all their dainty charm adorned the drawing room and hall. The hostess received the guests wearing a gown of silver lace and black georgette smartly combined. Among those present were Lady Sim, Lady Fenwick, and Lady AVilliams, Mesdames Vallange. Leslie Mills, Marshall Macdonald, Edgar Hazlett. Douglas Ramsay, B. C. Ilaggitt, Boyd Dunlop. Cheeseman, Cotterill, Sleigh, and Turnbull, Misses C. Williams, M. Reynolds, and Theomin. * * * Although nearing the end of its third year, the Wembley Club continues to be as popular as ever. On Saturday night the attendance exceeded 600. The young people, and the older ones, too. enter enthusiastically into the spirit of the various dances, and closing time comes round much too soon. The four bands provide a programme of continuous music which is greatly appreciated. Miss Agnes Duncan and Mr Kevin Dun (of the Phyllis Bates School of Dancing) gave a demonstration of the “ Quickstep 1929 ” and the ’Varsity Drag in both halls, and they were accorded a wonderful reception. Patrons showed keen interest, and were insatiable until these brilliant artists repeated their numbers. * * * In honour of the visit to this city of Dr and Airs M’Mechan, of Ohio, Dr Marion AVhyte on Saturday entertained a large number of medical'friends and their wives at a luncheon party at the Otago Women's Club. Primus was used to adorn the dining tables and daffodils v>ith Japonica and pussy willow enhanced the lounge where the guests Inter sat In .social intercourse. Those present were Dr and Airs Riley, Dr and Airs Gerald T'xtzgerald, Dr and Airs Fergus, Dr and Airs Borrie, Dr and Airs Horens, Dr out! Airs Geoffrey Barnett, Dr and Mrs Harty, Dr and Airs Newhinds. Dr and Airs North, Dr <nid Mrs Borrie, Mr and Mrs Renfrew White, Air and Airs Gordon Bell, Air APKinnou and Dr Siedeberg-MTunnon, Professor Strong, Dr AVinifred Bathgate, Aliss Peggy A\ byte, and Dr J. Thompson. * * + The Somerset Lounge was the scene of a very happy gathering cm Saturday evening, when over 80 cx-pupil? of Gerton College met to renew acquaintance and to revive old memories. Aliss F. J. Ross, who had been president of the club since its inception, _ welcomed the guests, and was the recipient, of a beautiful bouquet and a dainty programme. Community singing, orchestral music, songs, and a novel competition to which the answers were the, names of “Old Girls,” added to the evening's enjoyment, and the merry sound of voices at supper time and between the items suggested that the members found a very real pleasure in friendly intercourse. Regret was expressed that the time passed so quickly, bringing to a close a very enjoyable reunion. * * J's _A good Gard Table for the low price of ISs Cd at G. and AA T . Hayward’s. Green felt lop, metal corner shields. Folds verv flat. Size 2flin x 20iu.—Advt. * # * Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost.—lß6 George street (3 doors from Terry’s).— Advt. * * sis During the absence of Mr and Mrs W D. Napier from New Zealand. Aliss Dorothy Napier is undertaking the management of “Te Kiteroa.” the popular guest house and health resort at Waimale. Modern house, with electric light and drainage. Ideal winter climate, beautiful garden, unique bird life, extensive view. For illustrated descriptive circular, containing full particulars, address Miss Dorothy Napier, P.O, Box 10, AVaimate. Telephone 151, AA 7 aimate.—

Scot hi nd Yard, at least, believes that women can keep secrets, for it employs as private secretary to the Commissioner, Lord Byng. Miss E. E. Drysdalc. Lord Byng is the third Commissioner to whom she has acted in that capacity. Sim knows all the grim secret*! of Scotland Yard, but crimes and criminals, scandals and mysteries are things of which she never talks. _ There are also two or three women in other highly confidential positions there. * * an The women’s auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. held delightful “gift” afternoon in the Y.M.C.A. lounge yesterday. At the invitation of the president, Mrs 15. Aslin, many friends of the auxiliary assembled, with the result that a very gratifying response was made to the appeal for gifts to stock the stalls at a proposed bazaar to be held in November. Parcels containing edibles such as home-made cakes found an immediate sale, and a satisfactory sum was thus gathered. During afternoon tea items were enjoyed ivuin Mesdames Scott, Salmond, and Irvine, Miss Tni Xorthey, and the Y.M.C.A. secretary (Mr Wilson). * # There passed away on Friday, at \\aiau, after a short illness. Agnes Rosa, y-idow of the late Colonel R. A. Chaffey, UJl.lv, V.D., of “Keinton Combe,” \Vaiyu. The late Mrs Chaffer was born near Edinburgh. Scotland, in 1865, bciim the oldest daughter of the late Dr Webster, of Balrnddery. Oamaru, and was married in 1897. . Mr and Mrs Chaffey wont to Highfield Station the same year, Mr Clmfley acting as manager. When Highfield was taken over by tlm Government in 1903, Mr -Chaffey was successful m the ballot, and acquired “Keinton Combe,” where Mrs Chaffey has since resided. The farm has been managed in 'ator years by Mr Ralph Chaffey. Colonel Chaffey pi’edecenscd Mrs Chaffey by nearly four years. She leaves a family of one daughter. Mrs R. Johnson (Waiknvi) mid three sons, Mr S. Chaffey (Mount Possession), Mr J. Chaffey (Esk Head) and Mr R. Chaffey (Waiau). * # * On Thursday evening last, at the Embassy Salon. Messrs Butterfield, Ltd., entertained the employees of their warehouse and factory and friends at a social reunion. The, managing director, Mr M. C. Butterfield, with Mrs Butterfield, spared no pains to make the evening as enjoyable as possible. There was an attendance of nearly 200. Messrs Sneddon, Richardson, and C. Anderson, undertook the arrangements of the games and dances, the. music being supplied by an efficient orchestra. Mr Sneddon, on behalf of the employees and friends, thanked Mr Butterfield for his kindness, and stressed the point of mutual relationship between the employed and the employer. Mr Butterfield replied, and mentioned his pleasure at the co-operation of all concerned in connection with the firm’s affairs. It was a really enjoyable entertainment for all who had the opportunity of being present. Mr Butterfield’s mother, who is 86 years of age, was present, and spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening. # sj! sj: The monthly meeting of the Maori Hill branch of the League of Mothers was held on August 15 at the Sim Street Hall, the vice-president (Mi* J. A. Elder) being in the chair. A large attendance of members listened with keen interest to an inspiring and instructive address on _ “ The Education of the Adolescent Child,” delivered by Mrs North. The lecture dealt very fully with the glory as well as the dangers and difficulties of the adolescent period of a boy or girl’s life, and the opportunity presented to mothers to give that necessary help and guidance _ at that difficult age. “ We should aim,” said the speaker, “ at imparting knowledge that will help in the building of character; such knowledge that will imbue the child with a sense of gratitude and trust, reverence and loyalty. Also to conduct the training towards the object of the child becoming a power for good in the world.” The education required, continued the speaker, is the process _ by which we seek to instruct the child mind and unfold its powers. The training should be our whole-hearted response to the need, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual, of the child. “Surely,” concluded the speaker, “we dare not fail our children at this critical age.” Special reference was made from the chair by Mrs Elder on the address, and a vote of thanks and appreciation to Mrs North was proposed by Mrs J. Hogg. Elocutionary items by Mrs H. Macfarlanc and songs by Miss E. Bentham contributed to a most successful meeting. # ate * . St. Hilda’s College Old Girls* Association celebrated the thirty-fifth birthday of the school _hy a dinner party given yesterday evening in the Somerset Lounge of the Savoy. In the absence of the president (Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald), who was unfortunately indisposed, the association’s vice-president (Miss Phyllis' Cheeseman) filled the position of hostess, an office which she charmingly discharged. During the dinner the following toasts iY® re proposed and responded to: —“The Bing, “The School" (Miss Cheeseman). The Sisters” (Miss Blyth), “Our Old Bojs (Mrs Terence Bridgeihan). An entertaining evening followed, commencing ) vlth the singing of the school anthem, the verses of which were rendered by Mrs J. W. Smeaton, all pi«esenfc joining in the chorus. Other contributions to tlie evening s. programme were. elocutionary and musical items rendered by Mesdames Lionel Richards and J. W. omeatou. Misses Billie Mitchell and C. Gonn. Charm was given to the proceedings by the exquisite spring blooms which graced tho Jounce* TJiose j>“osent were: Mesdames P. Barling, R. W. S. Bottin*, T. Bridgeman, A. L. Canter, A. S. Cookson, E. A. Duncan, J. Duthie, E. R, i M. Myers, W. O. M’KelU ir v,L- M Millan. S. Neill, L. Richards, K. Scorgie, J. W. Smeaton. D. Sumpter, J. M hceJcr, and H. F. Wilson, Misses Balk, Barnett, Blyth, Brent, Cheeseman, X < ?. TI . ,, < Drearer, Evans, Featherstone, Gibbs. Green Halstcd (2). Hanlon (2), Holloway, Indcr, Irwin. Mitchell. Mondv, thi bps, Pizcy. Quaifc, Swan. Tait, Todd, lothill, Watson. Watts, Whitelaw, Wilkin, and Wood. # * SJS Professor Strong and Miss Mnyborue Smith were joint hostesses -at an “at home given at Studliolme House on August 7 to celebrate the engagement of Mm* K- A Pope M.A., M Sc. to Dr Allan G. B. Fisher, pi-ofessor of econ?m,£s > Otago University, and in view at- th ® departure, at art early date, of Miss Elizabeth Gregory, M.Sc., for Lon- » 011 .University College, where she plans to do post-graduate work. Professor vMvni 5 r VPr -. a g . own of black t ’« hc -^' l,y en, h°.‘ sse ',L, and Miss May. borne Smith was attired in a ve>-y becotu“f. i of • s,lk . vclv cL Miss Pope looked charming m a f,- o ck of yellow georgette patterned in lavender and pink, amLt, r " C ,!V °f A honquet of violets r’f rag,lS - fc J n ™™PleHng her toilette. Gregorys frock was a smart figured silk velvet with. which she wore That to tone, and earned a bouquet of yellow rolm n iUS The common ° 0 - ,' n i '\ hl, ? h afternoon tea was served, n.is bedecked with many early spring h ooms. Among the guest* present werl Mesdames ,K. Sidey, Gregory, E. Wilkm Morrell. Sloan Brown, J. Loudon. A. •cb Denton Leech, Aslin, Malcolm, G. I rl lr'! l J‘ POn Jack, Benson. LawGi kiVon S i K , n ' lm^ V ’ Galway, Dickie, Uiikiton, A. u Cameron, Stenhousc Chapman Orton. J. C. Begg. Berkner Dunlop Sleigh, (!. Mackay Begg. H. b' Elder, harquharsou, de Beer, J C. Begg’, . j * A ;-, Kost! » Bowbves, Samson, and FenBlnctSn a T ro " ! Tj ,fises E - Wilkinson. son K’ cmS" r°- R0,1 , a £ llan ' A. Stevenson, K. Glendining, de Beer, Begg Bowbyes, Ida White. Aslin. A. Moucrief .hrengjey. Heme.. H. Thomson. Sise! Aitchmon, Martin, Macmillan. and

A •woman barrister, , Miss Venetia Stephenson, was leading counsel for the defence in the trial at Old Bailey of William Holmyard, charged with the murder of his grandfather in Pimlico (states a London exchange). It was the first time in the history of murder trials that a woman acted as leading counsel. The first woman barrister to appear in a murder trial at the Old Bailey was Miss Enid Rosser, who 'assisted Mr H. O, Roome for the prosecution in the Gutteridse murder case in April last. $ A luncheon party in honour of the visit of J)r F, H. M'Mcchan, Secretary-general of the International Anaesthesia Research Society, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs M‘Mochan, was given yesterday by Professor A. G. Strong, dean of the homo science faculty of tlie Otago University at Tudor Hall.' Professor Strong, assisted by Dr Marion Whyte, received the guests in the lounge. Other guests present were Mr and nlrs Gordon Bell, Dr and Mrs Borrie, Dr and Mrs Marshall Macdonald, and Dr and Mrs Strain, Misses Pope and Bowbyes. Dr Fogg, Dr Fisher, and Dr Butler, and Mr J. A. Hanan. x * * * So much is heard of the Angora rabbit nowadays _ that the following paragraph is of particular interest. An interesting addition has just been made to Princess Elizabeth’s wardrobe. This is a beautiful little dress woven of mingled Angora rabbit fur ami fine wool, a gift from the British Legion Village at Aylesford, Kent, where the “ farming ” of Angora rabbits is a rapidly growing industry. The fur which went to the making of the garment, came from the silky back of “Sabina,” a “granddaughter” of a pedigree rabbit which was named “Princess Elizabeth ” by the Duchess of York two years ago. when it was shown at an exhibition of British Legion industries which the Duchess visited. HS Jfc sf! An evening which proved to be interesting and instructive, as well as diverting, was the “prepared speeches’’ night of the French Circle, which was held yesterday in the Girls’ High School. A diversity of subjects showing much originality characterised the students’ offerings. The president. Dr G. E. Thompson, opened the evening with an address on "Advice to Speakers.” Madame Belluge following with “Advice to a Man on Attaining bis Majority.” Mr Macgregor Cameron contributed “Advantages of Learning Foreign LanguagesMr M. Gray, “The Schneider Cup”: Mr Stephenson, “Female Fashions”: Mr X. S. Woods, “The Man in the Street”; and ill” T. J. Arnold, “ Junior High Schools.” Supper and social chat concluded an enjoyable and well-attended gathering. * * slt On Saturday evening Miss Jocelyn Dunlop entertained friends at a jolly “ young people’s ” dance at her residence, Clyde street. Mrs Dunlop received the guests wearing a becoming gown of black and silver sequin. Miss Dunlop looked charming in a frock of black and red chenille. Gold and red streamers in the drawing room made an effective setting for the dancers, and imparted a festive atmosphere to the jollification. Special guests were Mesdames Hyde and MacAvoy. Those present were Misses M. Begg. D, Adam, J. Thompson, B. Gibbs, B. Service. M. Dunlop, E. Lee, J. Burnside, J. Beg-, M. Haynes, F. Fowler, G. Williams, B. Black, 0. Davies, Y. Champtaloup, M. Brent, P, Maudeno, P. Sutton, and 1L Borrie, Messrs H. Service, A, Begg, B. Harris, A. M'Farlane, J. Dunlop, A. Gilkison. B. Barclay, O. Yule, J. Armstrong, N* Haggitt, .D* Peeves, R, Napier, 3?, e PhTO 6on ’ B. and D. MacAvoy, I. Ross, G. Williams, S. Sidey, H. Washbournc, X. -North, and J. 'Watson. * * * 'The Dunedin builders and contractors left their “quantities” and “pricing up” severely alone_ on Friday evening to entertain their wives, and business and social friends at a ball in the Pioneers’ Hall. M r W._ Ellis, the president, assisted by Mrs Ellis, received the guests, and prior to the grand march, in a pleasant speech, welcomed t those present, and expressed appreciation to the firm of Messrs A. and T. Burt for the courtesy extended to them in the matter of beautiful decorations, both floral and lighting, which this firm had installed for their own social function. Among those present were Mrs W, Ellis (black and white georgette), Mrs Paul (cinnamon brown georgette and lace). Mrs W. Loan (black and scarlet velvet), Mrs A. J. Watson (black and red georgette), Mrs L. Woods (pink and silver taffeta), Mrs Glemint (blue and silver georgette), Mrs J. Love (delphinium blue georgette), Mrs C. Blackmore (black georgette), Mrs J. H. Johnson (blue and silver lace), Mrs P. J. M'Cawc (blue seqmu), Sirs Owen Macfie (black taffeta and lace), Mra G. R. Stone (rose pink tulle), Mra Robson (sage green geqrgette), Mrs J. Adair (Javendar charmeuse), Mrs B. H. Fraser (flamingo red georgette), Mrs P. Harper (bronze over shot blue georgette), Mrs W. Smith (black satin trimmed with ermine). Also present were Mesdames Glue, A. E. Silver, W. Ross, Sturmor. Graham, North, and Levido. Misses Fraser, Jenkins, and M'Corraack (2), Messrs W. Ellis. Watson. Ross, Naylor, Lawrence, J, Wood, A. C. Anderson, L. Woods, Paul, J. Wood, Craig Glemint, J. Y. Love, A. E. Silver, O’Driscoll. J. H. Johnson. Owen E. Macfie, C. Blackmore, D. O’Connell, A, Burt. J. Christie, R. H. Fraser, A. Howison, P. J. M'Cawe, J. Edmond. M. Burt, C. Graham. North, and C. J. Thorn.