PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21987, 23 June 1933, Page 13

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Annie Ryan is visiting her sister. Airs Dan M'Cormick, St. Albans. ?::Aliss Bowie, of Aliddlemarch, is the ■* guest'of'Miss Irvine, St. Clair. :ji * * Air and Mrs John Keating were passengers by .the express on Tuesday, en route to

Miss Molly Washbourn is spending a holiday with her parents, Air and Airs l\ I Washbourn, of Timaru.

Miss D. A. Lake is staying a week in Wellington on her way through to the Bay of Islands.

Mrs James Corrigall, jun., Miss Webster, and Air Stan Drake, recently motored through from Central Otago to Dunedin for four days.

Airs C. Stauiforth, who has been residing in Dunedin for the past 1 three years, left' with *'her husband by the through express on Thursday, en route to Bournville, England.

Mrs Nairn MncGibbon. Wellington, has left for a brief visit to. Christchurch, where she will stay with Mrs John MacGibbon. . Later she will leave for a two months’ visit to Dunedin.

Miss Eva Hart, of Wetherstones, who is leaving this morning for Queensland, where she will spend the winter months, entertained a party of friends at dinner at Wain’s Hotel last night.

The engagement is announced of Hattie Margaret, younger daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Arthur, of NorthEast Valley, and David Uttley, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. F. Strangj of Invercargill.

Much interest is being taken in the ceremony of the coronation of Miss Nancy Haig as queen of the Mornington Carnival, which was successful_ in collecting ftinds for the unemployed in the Mornington district. The , ceremony takes place in the Concert , Chamber of the Town Hall on Tuesday. The robing will be of the smartest and with pages and flower girls accompanying the queen and her princesses and her courtiers, the spectacle ought to be a very fine one. The'’'princesses are Misses E. Cumberbeach, R. Wilson, J. M'Kenzie,. and h • Dickson, and the lady in waiting is Miss B. Murray.

An enjoyable function took place last Wednesday evening at the Bungalow Tea Rooms, St Kilda, when the Caledonian Bowling Club tendered a complimentary social to the ladies who had kindly assisted the club during the past season. Mr W. G. Lloyd (president), and; Mrs Lloyd presided over an attendance of 6,0 guests, who passed a pleasant l evening with progressive euchre till supper was served, after which dancing was indulged in for the rest of the evening, interspersed with enjoyable items by Mrs G:.. C. Clandge, Mrs-F. J. Forrester, and Miss Henaghan. A successful function was _ brought to a close shortly before midnight with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

The Maori Hill branch of the League of Mothers met in the Sim Street Hall, where Mrs H. C. Campbell presided oyer a large attendance. Miss Grace Mackintosh, M.A., gave an inspiring address on “The Church and Education,” showing that education in Scotland had its origin in the Church, ■ and that where Christianity was established education, also developed. Parents to-day have the opportunity and responsibility of ensuring that their children, should be trained in a knowledge of the Bible, and in prayer, and taught the highest principles of equity, /truth, and honour. The choir sang two part-songs which were greatly enjoyed. Oh the motion of Mrs Q. JBegg, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Mackintosh-

the Clinton Defence Rifle Club held its annual ball and presentation of prizes on Friday, June 16, 104 couples being in attendance. The hall was beautifully decorated and illuminated', with coloured lights, which gave it a welcome appearance. With Messrs W. Nelson and Homan as M.C.’s, the floor in splendid order, and the Balclutha Dance Band supplying the music, the dancers had no difficulty in enjoying themselves. The lucky spot waltzes were won by Mr and Mrs A. Homan, Miss Berta Ritchie and Mr M'Donald. During the remainder of the dance twilight and spot-light dances were put on and, with the coloured illuminations, the ladies’ dresses showed up to advantage. Dancing concluded at, 2.10 a.m., after a very enjoyable _ evening, dancers being loud in their praise at the orderly way in which the dance was conducted.

Lady Mount Stephen, with whom the Queen stayed recently at Brantridge Forest, Balcombe, Sussex, died suddenly last month. She was 70, and her friendship with the Queen extended over many years. “Lady Mount Stephen had been in illrhealth for about six months,’ a member of the household told a Daily Mail reporter on the day of her death. *•' She was greatly , cheered by the visit of ! the Queen, who arrived last Tuesday and stayed until Friday. On Sunday night, however, she had a severe heart attack.” Slender, tall, and distinguished. Lady Mount Stephen had been a familiar figure in Court circles for two generations. Since the death, in 1921. of her husband Lord Mount Stephen, who was once president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, /of the Bank of Montreal, and of the St. Paul and Manitoba Railway, she had lived in the country. She had many artistic interests, and was often seen_ at important loan exhibitions * and similar functions in London. Before her marriage in 1897 Lady Mount Stephen was Miss Gian Tufnell, the daughter of a naval officer. She was the late Duchess of Teck’s favourite companion, and was constantly with Queen Mary in her youth.

The fortnightly meeting of the St. Clair Women’s Club was held on Monday, the president (Mrs 0. P. Williams] being in the chair. The evening, which was termed a “ variety evening,” was pronounced a great success by members. The programme opened with two competitions, arranged by Mrs J. Brook and Miss Hunter. The first, “ A Famous Quotation,” was won by Mrs J. Fowell, Mrs T. Williamson being the winner of “The Lucky Ring” hunt. A group of oldfashioned songs was then artistically presented by Mesdames O. P. Williams, George North, J. R. Bode, and F. L. Lawrence. These were the quartets, “ Spin, Spin," “ Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond,” “ Robin Adair,” “Old Zip Coon,” and Aloha.” _ Mrs J. R. Bode rendered the solo “Killarney.” The accompaniments were played by Mias Dorothy Grigg. Mrs W. J. Williams gave her .humorous original sketch. “ Violet’s Soliloquies ” in character, and this was much appreciated. A charade in four acts on the word “ Penmanship,” arranged by Mrs G. H. L'.ghtfoot, and acted by several members, kept the audience interested and amused for some time. This was followed by a reading of a satire on “The Women’s Institute” from Punch by Mrs W. R.,Routledge, and the evening closed with a short play, A Windfall,” written by Miss A. M'Dongall. This delighted members and undoubtedly proved the ability of the Wf formers. who were Mesdames W. J. ill’ams. L. G. WiPon. and, AJ E Mazey, and M ; sse° M'Dougall and Blyth.

Last Saturday evening a successful bridge drive was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs H. W. Reid, Peel street, Morniugton, in aid of the Moutecillo Croquet Club. The winners for the evening were Mr Miller and Mr James. After supper Mrs Barry, on behalf of the club, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Reid for their hospitality.

Miss Rene Wilkie,' the nominee of the Dunedin .Free kindergarten Association, will leave this week-end for Wellington, to attend the meeting for the final selection for the Carnegie Kindergarten fellowship, which takes the fortunate student to New York for further study. Miss Wilkie carries with her the good wishes of her association, of the mothers of the kindergartens, and of her professors and fellow-University students.

In view of the fact that new books dealing with home science subjects are nob available because of shortage of .money the home science students have undertaken to meet this need by raising a fund through the presentation on July 1 ol a manikin parade, which will include dresses mn.de in the home science depart* ment. Afternoon tea will be served in the Allen Hall, and home-made bread and rolls and cakes will be for sale, ihe public is cordially invited.

The Musselburgh League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Methodist Church Hall, Queen’s drive, on Tuesday, when there was a good attendance. , The speaker for the evening was Dr Pauline Aitken, who, being an ardent research worker, gave a very interesting address on “Bacteria,” those microbes widen carry so much infection. It was a shoemaker, not a scientist, who first saw microbes —a Dutchman, 300 years ago. The speaker explained how the germs grow and multiply when carried from one person to another, and cause diphtheria and other contagious diseases. Bacteria research has lately gone ahead in leaps and bounds. A vote of thanks to Ur Aitken, moved by Mrs Bowling ana seconded by Mrs Abernethy, was carried. ' / ’ .

The Poetry Circle of the Otago Women’s Club held a special meeting in the dining room of the club on Tuesday afternoon, when Mr C. R. Allen gave a delightful address on the life and works of Francis Thompson. Himself a poet, the speaker showed rare insight and sympathy with. Francis Thompson’s strange personality. He mentioned that it was one of the wonders of literary psychology that trancis Thompson had, in the wretched circumstances of his life, managed to keep_ inviolate the inner chamber of Ins ranui. The reciting of “ The Hound of Heaven by Mr Alien was a treat which will linger long in the memory of his hearers, Hater, the following poems were read by various members: —“ Ode to the Setting Sun, “The Dead Cardinal of Westminster, “The Kingdom of Cod/ Tim Poppy,” “At Lord's” (cricket), and. for comparison with .“The Hound of Heaven,” “ Despised and Rejected, uj Christina Rossetti.

The usual meeting of the cen t r ;*j branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Ass-mbly Hall of the Y.W.G.A yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ashn presided and the Scripture portion was read by Mrs Rout. Mrs Laurcnson sang two songs. The Revj Gordon Taylor was the speaker of the afternoon, and took as Ins subject “ The Sanctity of Marriage. He expressed his pleasure that among the many societies in existence to-day the League of Mothers emphasised the need for spiritual training of young people. In these days of unrest no country could afford to dispense with things which minister to the spirited life. Many oi the problems in the world to-day would find their solution through the training given to children now. At the close of Mr Taylor’s address, the secretary (Mrs North) expressed the appreciation of the members to him for his enlightening, iemarks. A letter from the Lower Hutt branch was read, members commenting favourably on the many activities of that branch of over 300 members. '■

In' a gown of shell-pink panne velvet with long, white gloves, crystal beads and ear-rings, and a little black book in her hands, Miss Mary Pratt -was a dignified and handsome figure when she took the stage at her concert on Wednesday evening. According to Mr John Brownlee, Miss Pratt is one of New Zealand’s most promising products from a vocal point of view, ami Dunedin may well be proud of her. Not only has she a powerful voice and a personality reflecting charm and presence, hut she is a hard-working student, and having had a definite ambition in regard to travel, has studied diligently to perfect herself in singing, pianoforte playing, and languages, so that when an opportunity such as the present should come to her she wouljl be found ready. The warm reception she received at her concert spoke eloquently of,her popularity. Beautiful floral gifts were presented to her, and at the close of her second scries of songs the applause was so prolonged as to prove positively embarrassing.

Mrs A. W. Jeavona, of Dunedin, was the guest of honour last Saturday morning at a tea party given by Mrs A. It. Hammer, in the Tudor room of Milne and Choyce, Auckland. Beautiful howls of flowers and golden baskets decorated the table. Among those present were: Meedanies T. Reynolds. W. Woollanis, Morton, H. Kelliher, Pratt A. Bullock, Brown, J. Sullivan, S. .Parker, and J). Oswald, and Misses E. Tills, Jean Mairiner, Rattigan, and J. Moore.

The members of the Leith Ladies Lowlin<r Club were entertained yesterday afternoon at a delightful tea party given in tlie Tudor Hall by the retiring president, Mrs M'Crindle. In a happy speech Mrs Paterson thanked the hostess tor a very pleasant afternoon. There were present: Mesdaraes M'Crindle, Paterson, Ferguson, Sincock. Holmes, Burnside, Sanderson. Birrell, Johnstone. Bills. Abbott, Hutchison, Knowles, Lawson, Etheridge, and Mrs MTntyro, and Misses A. and M. Wardlaw, Darragh, G. and L. Heaney, and Gunn.

Modes and fashions are not entirely neglected by those devoted to highei thoughts. Methodist deaconesses, alter deliberations af Sheffield, have chosen a uniform consisting of a navy blue coat (Wes'evan), bonnet and veil (Primitive Methodist), grey, silk dress (United Methodist). A room was provided to <iee how this ensemble, emblematical oi unity among these churches, looked m a mirror, and, fortunately, the result was as satisfactory to the eye as to the heart. Another fashion note has been struck by the Dominions Secretary (Mr J. H. Thomas), less surprising, perhaps, since he usually appears in cartoons wearing dress clothes. He has requested that debutantes and hostesses for the courts and evening functions shall wear capes ot ostrich feathers; but, lest bis action be misunderstood, it should be explained that he is actuated by a desire to help the ostrich farmers of South Africa, _. L. ■ —,

Mrs Valpy Pike gave a bridge party at her residence, Anderson’s Bay, on Wednesday evening, her guests being Dr and Mrs Begg, Mr and Mrs Holden Mirams, Mrs Tnnes-Walker, Misses Kathleen Pike and Joan Priest, and Messrs Pike, Scoullar, Parsons (Christchurch), and Dunlop.

The Roslyn branch of the League of Mothers held the monthly meeting in the Roslyn Presbyterian Church Hall on June 20. Mrs G. W. Reid presided over an excellent attendance. Mi's Ellis sang two songes charmingly. Miss Reid, of the Home Science Extension Department, the speaker for the afternoon, gave an interesting and definite talk on children’s diet, emphasising the importance of rightdiet in building healthy children. Miss Reid was asked many questions by the mothers present. Mrs M'Allum proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Reick and Mrs Ellis.

Recent guests at Wood’s Private Hotel include the following:—Miss Jardinc, Mrs Cameron, Australia; Mr Garry, Auckland: Mr M'Corkindale, Waitahuna; Mr F. Glover, Middlemarch; Misses Craigi?, Seacliff; Mr and Mrs B. M. Gibb, Palmerston; Messrs J. Shaw and T. W. Holland, Wellington: Mr C. R. Slieat. Milton; Mrs and Miss Bnmford,-Invercargill; Mr and Mrs Dunn, Wyndham; Messrs Sherbourne, Mr and Mrs Burroughs. Gore; Mr Trotter, Mrs A. M. Cnmerdn, Kurow; Mr Renton, Mr T. Shaw, Timaru: Mr M'Leod, Cromwell; Mr Greer, Mr R. M’Skimraing, Patearoa; Dir Reeves, Kaitangata; Mr and Mrs Shephard, Portobello; Mrs and Miss Kellahan. Mr Manuel, Roxburgh: Mr and Mrs Reynolds, Mrs and Master McCarthy, Christchurch: Mr and Mrs Bennington, Lawrence; Mr Harvey, Moonlight; Mr and Misses (3) Wright. Miss Barron, Stirling: Miss Ross, Mr J. Barber, Shag Point: Mr W. Condon, Miss Kee, Ashburton.

Last evening an enthusiastic time was spent at the Vedic, when a complimentary bridge and 500 evening was given to Mrs R. S. Black as one of the functions in connection with the citizens’ testmonia! at present being organised for a presentation to Mrs Black. The evening had been organised by a committee of interested women, and was very enjoyable. Mrs Black wore a gown of chocolate brown satin moulded to the figure and finished- yfith a little coatee worked in quaint bead stitchery. Mrs S. B. Macdonald, at the commencement of the evening, said a few words regarding Mrs Black’s splendid work in connection with social service and intimated that the citizens’ presentation would take place at the Concert Chamber on Monday week, when Lady Ferguson would officiate. Musical items would be given, and all women would bo welcome. At the end of the evening prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs Macdonald and three cheers given for Mrs Black.

After spending a short holiday north, Mr and Mrs J. Jones have returned to their home in Middlemarch.

The Concert Chamber of the Town Hall looked its brightest last evening on the occasion of the Otago University Commerce Faculty Association’s twentysecond annual ball. From the roof hung bunches of balloons which, during the second-last dance, were released and fell among the dancers, and round the gallery were streamers of gold and blue University colours. At the close of the dance gold and blue snowballs containing confetti and streamers were thrown among the dancers, the effect being charming in the extreme. The guests were received by the dean of the Commerce Faculty (Mr J. M. Paterson) and Mrs Paterson, the latter wearing a smart gown of Burgundy red satin with a short white fur coat and carrying a red ostrich feather fan, and Mr J. R. Cook (president of the Commerce Faculty). Just before supper, eight girls danced a pretty little ballet. There were present: —Mr and Mrs James Hogg, Mr and Mrs A. R. Harris, Misses M. Ussher, K. Hudson, E. Hay, J. Reid, R. Frapwell, A. Rochfort. M. Gray, C. Bardsloy, K. Debenham. L. Pearson, i. Milburn, K. Barker, I. Williams, L. Carroll, C. A. Stevenson, Brailoy, E. Hoogue, M. Burt, M. Irvine, 11. Wilson, Thickett. Deane (Christchurch), E. Hollow, E. Griffiths, H. Porter, F. Renton, M. Reeve, L. Sidev. V. Finlayson. M. Sband, B. Blacklock, Fraser. M. Wilkins, 11. Gray. A. I. Stewart; T. Piper. I. G. Bayly, C. E. Dash, V. Lamb, H. Woods, C. M. Lee, N. J. M'Allum, P. Bain, A. Browne, P. Boyd, B. Randle, D. Abraham. E. Campbell. B. Angell. M. Francis, J. Manson. M. Ironside. M. Ledgorwood, N. Tilbury. R. Kindlev. J. Boot. B. Tnglis, R. Morrison, E Toner, R. A. Mathowson. E. Tipping. W Buss. L. Wreathall, R. Duncan, I. Seel ye, E. Halliday, I), Allison, M. Banclocn, M. “Ledgerwood, A. Coghill, U. Campbell, K. Allen. M. Simpson, and D. Samson, and Messrs L. M. Satterthwaitc, J. W. Hayward, W. R. Chapman. H. C. Grey, K. Cox. X. Matliewson. M. M. Manning. I. Stewart. S. Gilkison, B. M'Kenzie, H. Hudson, G. V. Williams, il. Lee, H. C. Gray, C, W. Terrain, C. Wheeler, A. W. Grey* 15. Huff ell, h. &. Munro, G. Ross. W. Brown, IR. Aitchison, W. Titchener. S. G. Pother. J. J. Hall, T. Harlnnd. D. C. Rutherford, D. Henderson. A E. Macgregor, W. P. Wellington, J. N. Allen. W. A. Stewart, E. Hoscit, W. R. Hanning, L. R. Burt. J. Harris, A Duthie. R. Jacobs, A. A. Heath, E. Millies, A. Smith. P. Holland, L. L. Beckingsale, J. G, Henderson, C. Dash, C. Cockburn. M. Hopkins, R. E, Guthrie, A. M'Crostie, J. Dodgshun, L. L. Hayward. W. Wood. G. M. Foote, N. Davis, A. 0. Melville, R. Stewart, W. E. Adams, E. S. Tuckwcll, >S. Fox, A. Lawson, A. K. Ibbotson. I. A. Mitchell, A. D. Manson, A. W. Clark, J. Edgar, A. Foley; F. K. Cameron, W. J. MTnnes, I. Duthie, A. 0. Davies, W. Reid. L. 11. Harris. W. R. Campbell, C. Beatson, R. X. Morrison, H. E. Clarke, R. J. Cook, A. Maitland, and W, R. Chapman. Mr Tapia-Cabal-lero. Mr Hubert Greeuslade, accompanist to Mr Peter Dawson, and Miss Mary Pratt, were guests in the later part of the evening. The dresses were very pretty, two outstanding ones being in white organdie muslin. The first was plain but for large frilled and pulled sleeves, and the second relieved from its demureness by means of sash, shoes, gloves, and shoulder straps of cherry coloured velvet.