PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21646, 17 May 1932, Page 13

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

By Phillida.

Seldom does the sophisticated crowd of Bond street shoppers trouble to take particular notice of one individual, but recently it did, and most of the women seemed to be taking mental notes (states a London correspondent). The centre of attraction was a middle-aged woman with Titian hair and a beautifully made-up complexion. Her skirt was made of alternate strips of black and white cloth, closely pleated so that it looked like many folded fans, one black, the next white. Over this went a short black fur coat, and on her red hair was a white beret trimmed with one black and one white feather. Black shoes with white stripe insertions, and a diminutive black and white spaniel reposing peacefully in her arms, completed an outfit that caused even blase Bond street to stop and stare. (

The Balclutlva Women’s Institute held its first meeting in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall last week, when 36 members were enrolled. Mrs J. R. Copland, who was in the chair, gave a brief outline of the aims of the institute. Many of the members brought their family treasures, one of the most interesting being a beautiful shawl, the property of Mrs Buchanan, very fine in texture and soft and dainty, and rather like a Shetland shawl in appearance, which was made entirely by hand by an old New Zealand lady from wool obtained straight from the sheep’s back and prepared and spun by herself. Samplers and candlesticks over 100 years old were also of much interest. During the afternoon Miss Newson rendered two songs, Miss Thelma Sinclair accompanying her at the piano. An amusing game and community singing put all in a happy mood, and the simple afternoon tea proved most refreshing. Mrs Copland announced that the competition for the next meeting would be for the beet article made at the total cost of one shilling. Mrs Jolly will demonstrate how to make an eiderdown quilt with wool, and Miss Gribben will instruct in the ai t of papier mache. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mcsdames Copland, Buchanan, J. Guest, G. Guest, M'Kay. Waite, *and Messrs Russell and Roy. A vote of thanks to these ladies and to Misses C. Newson and Thelma Sinclair was proposed by Mrs M‘Noe and seconded by Mrs MTntyre.

# ¥ * i On Friday last in the A. and P. Hall. Middlemareh. >a. farewell social was tendered to Miss Reilly, matron of the Louisa Roberts Hospital, who is being transferred to the Roxburgh Hospital. A splendid musical programme was arranged by Mrs R. ,N. Elliott, Mrs Ayson, and Messrs George Peat and F. Howell supplied the music. Items were rendered by Mr and Mrs Flamank, Mrs R. N. Elliott, the Misses Johnston, Mr Jones, Mr and Miss Dawson. A presentation was made by Mrs G. Horne, on behalf of the mothers and children of the district, also a presentation by Mrs A. M'Kinnon, on behalf of the Louisa Roberts Hospital Committee. A further presentation was made by Mr A. M’Kinnon (chairman) on behalf of the residents of the district. Miss Reilly, on rising to return thanks, was received with prolonged cheers. She said how much she appreciated the kind ; ness of the many friends assembled that evening, thus giving her the opportunity of saying “Good-bye.” After the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” a bountiful supper was handed round, following which dancing was enjoyed for several hours, Mr G. Robertson making an efficient M.C. Mr Albert Robertson (secretary) spared no pains to make the gathering the success it undoubtedly was. Many apologies were received from residents who were unable to be present, also one from the Otago Hospital Board. Regret was expressed by one and all at losing Miss Reilly, who has. proved such a capable matron, and best wishes were expressed , for her future happiness in her new sphere. The gathering terminated with the singing of “ Auld Lang Sync.”,

First Church, Dunedin, was tastefully decorated with bronze chrysanthemums' and blue hydrangeas'on the evening of May 3, when the marriage of Dolly, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Macleod, of Michie street, Roslyn, to Mr W. Wynne Evans, second engineer-of the Mataroa, was solemnised. The officiating minister was the Rev. Allen Stevely. Mr Roy Spackman presided at the organ, and Miss Ann’Matheson rendered a solo. The bride, who looked charming in a gown of satin beaute and Chantilly lace designed in long lines flaring from the knees, and carrying a sheaf of 1 ilium" auratum, entered the church on the arm of her father. Her veil was of embroidered tulle net bound with slips of tulle and orange blossoms, and was worn well back on the head. She was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Macleod, and three little girls, Fiona Macleod (niece of the bridej, Norma Manger, aud Sheila Dow. The bridesmaid was becomingly attired in a close-fitting two-toned frock of galleon gold and brown panne velvet. The bodice of galleon gold was plain and finished at the waist with peplum banded with musquash fur. The skirt of brown was very full and hung in graceful folds to the ground. Galleon gold mittens and shoes,with hat and bouquet to tone, made a charming toilette. The children made a pretty picture, in early Victorian frocks of galleon gold velvet, with bandeau of autumn leaves'circling the head, and carried early Victorian posies to tone with their frocks. They also wore a string of amber beads, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by _Mr Dennis Ransome as best man. The bride’s going away attire consisted of a navy blue tailored suit, with hat to tone, and a musquash fur coat. Following the _ ceremony Mr and Mrs Macleod received the guests at the O.K. Cafe, where the usual toasts were honoured. Mrs Macleod was attired in black satin, with a black hat trimmed to tone, and carried a posy of freesias and violets. The happy couple were the recipients of congratulations and best wishes, a large number of telegrams being received from friends at a distance and also from the captain and staff of the Mataroa, who, through force of circumstances, were unable to be present. Mr and Mrs Evans’s future home will be in London.

At St. Andrew’s Church, Wellington, on May 7, the wedding was solemnised of Evelyn Margaret, fifth daughter of Mrs A. M. Miller, of Aurora terrace, Web lington, and the late Donald Miller, of “ Strathmore,” Palmerston, and Hugh Allen, eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Henderson, of Aylesbury, Canterbury. The ceremony was performed by, the Rev. R. J. Howie, Mr Thomas presiding at the organ. The church had been tastefully decorated with narcissi and autumn-tinted chrysanthemums for the occasion. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr H. E. Aplin, wore an ankle-length gown of ivory satin, close fitting, and fully flared, each flare being outlined with fine pleating. The skirt widened at the back to form a graceful train, while the long tight-fitting, sleeves were puffed at the shoulder. Her embroidered tulle veil was worn off the forehead and fastened with a circlet of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of gladioli and roses, shaded from cream to pale apricot. The bridesmaids were tyliss Irene Miller (chief) and Miss Elsie Miller, sisters of the bride, and 'Miss Janet Henderson, sister of the bridegroom. They wore frocks of turquoise blue taffeta, patterned in orange. The tight-fitting skirts were flared from the knees and finished with a very full niching at the ankles. The bodices were raped and edged with niching. Each bridesmaid carried a sheaf of gladioli and marigolds in shades of orange toning with their satin shoes and their hats, which were of felt and worn well tilted, were finished on the under side of the brim with clusters of silk velvet flower?. Mr David Lindsay, of Christchurch, was best man. Mr Norman Blakiston and Mr Duncan Scott, both of Dannevirke, wore groomsmen. While the bridal party was in the vestry, Mrs Wilfred Andrews, cousin of the bride, sang d'Hardelot’s “Because.” After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother, who wore a smart ensemble of black georgette, embossed in peach and gold chenille and trimmed with black fox fur. Her hat was of black velour with white osprey, and she carried a bouquet in tones of peach and gold. Mrs Henderson, mother of the bridegroom, wore black satin romaine, relieved with white, and a black fur felt hat and feather mount. Her bouquet was of crimson roses. When Mr and Mrs Henderson left for a tour of the North Island the bride wore a model frock of silk marocain in two shades of green—a bottle green velour coat, with finishings of black astrakhan and a green glengarry hat. Their future home will be in Dannevirke.

Mrs D. IT. Cameron is paying a visit to Timaru, where she is the guest of Mrs W. A. Scott.

Dr Alexander Gillies, orthopedic surgeon, of Wellington, and Mrs Gillies, who came to Dunedin for the Rotary Conference functions, are remaining in this city for one week, and are the guests of Mrs Peter Findlay, Roslyn.

Among those present at Wauaka Hotel, Pembroke, last week were:—Sir Alexander F. Roberts, Captain Yorex (Wellington), Miss Taylor (Christchurch), Mr D. Methven,, Miss J. Methven, Miss I. Methven (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. Worthington (Isla Bank), Mr F, Taylor, Mr H. W. Justice, Mr L. Drummond, Mr W. Rudkin, Mr N. F. Armstrong, Mr D. H. Hill, Mr G. Patterson, Mr J. A. Hines, Mr L. B. Dawson, Mr J. Allen, Mr J. A. Roberts (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs E. W. Squires, Mr W. A. Ayre (Invercargill), Mr A. F. Ross (Clyde), Miss M. M. Watt, Mr W. L. Hotop (Cromwell).

The funeral took place at Bromley Cemetery on Friday afternoon of Miss Eveline Mary Sopp, who died suddenly at her home in Salisbury street on Tuesday dast (says the Christchurch Sun). Miss Sopp, who was a daughter of the late Mr T. J. Sopp, and of Mrs H. Smith, of Salisbury street, was well known in Christchurch, Dunedin, and Gore. For 10 years she was on the staff of E. R. Caygill and Co., and was with the firm when Mr Caygill was a uartner in the firm of Caygill, Newburgh, and Co. Miss Sopp was a member of the Woolston and Uiritfed Tennis Clubs. The funeral was very largely attended.

One of the most attractive features of the “ Come to Dunedin ” Week will be the poster ball to be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, June 2. As the price of the tickets is very low a large gathering is assured. A large number of entries has been received from various firms for the poster parade, which the public will have an opportunity of viewing from the gallery for the small sum of 6d. A very energetic committee of ladies—the Mayoress (Airs R. S. Black), Mcsdames Kenneth Ross, Arthur Barnett, Guy Tapley,- J. Maclndoe, Norman Speight, Misses Coreen Brown and Barnsdale—has the supper arrangements well in hand, and everything promises to be a huge success.