PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22023, 4 August 1933, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

On Wednesday one of the most successful evenings yet field by the Dunedin Repertory Society took place in the Bristol Concert Chamber, when three oneact plays were presented by members of the society. Mr A. C. Stephens opened the proceedings and spoke of the coming public production of the society—- “ S.O.S.” —which, though popular, was also sufficiently sound in structure to suit all tastes. The following plays were then presented:—“A Bit of Fowl Play/’ with Mesdames Harty and Nelson, and Messrs J‘i. Syrett, H. Henderson, and K. Stewart in the cast; “Followers,” a scene from “ Cranford,” played by Mesdames M. O’Sullivan and M. Myers, Miss D. Secular, and Mr D. Dali; and “An Evening on Dartmoor,” with Misses J. M'Lennan and S. Henderson and Messrs G. Niven and B. Grieve as readers. All wore exceptionally well read and well received by the audience. Dancing took place after supper. * * *

A pretty wedding was solemnised recently at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Hall, Devon street, Gore, the contracting parties being Flora M’Pherson (Flossie), second daughter of Mr and Mrs K. A. Kennedy, of Moa Flat, Heriot, and Harry, voungest son of Mrs and the late Mr Scherp, of St. Bathans, Central Otago. The Rev. F. M. Beattie performed the ceremony and Mr Hutton officiated at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a graceful gown of dove-grey crickly crepe with touches of cherry, a French velour hat to tone, and grey "shoes and stockings. A Victorian posy of spring flowers and maiden hair fern with streams to tone with her frock completed a smart ensemble. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Kennedy, sister of the bride, was daintily attired in a French model frock in tones of almond green and champagne, with a black felt hat and shoes and stockings to tone. She carried a Victorian posy of spring flowers with matching streamers. Mr Alexander Kennedy carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs F. Earl, where the wedding breakfast was held. The Rev. F. M. Beattie occupied the chair, and the usual toast list wms honoured. Later the happy couple left by the afternoon express en route for Napier and Wairoa, where the honeymoon was spent, the bride travelling in a chic three-piece suit of green flecked tweed, with bottle-green tailored coat and hat to match. Mr and Mrs Scherp’s future home will be in St. Bathans, Central Otago.

The monthly meeting of the Dunedin Central branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on Tuesday. The president (Mrs Hictt) presided ovei a good attendance of members and friends. After devotional service, the treasurer reported that the result of the “ rummage ” sale held recently was highly gratifying. A letter was received from Miss M. S. Powell resigning her position as the union’s representative on the local League of Nations’ Council. Miss Powell’s resignation was accepted with much regret. Mrs 11. Alexander was appointed delegate to the League of Nations’ Council in place of Miss Powell. A resolution was passed urging the Government to proceed with the building of the obstetrical hospital in Dunedin, especially as this hospital was promised in 1930, when the women of New Zealand contributed £31,000 ■ towards the endowment of the chair of obstetrics. Members spoke of the great benefit this hospital would be to the women of New Zealand and a valuable assistance in the training of future doctors. Members were asked to prepare remits for the Otago District W.C.T.U. conference, which would be held in Dunedin in September. Motions of sympathy were passed to two bereaved members. At the conclusion of the business, Sister Nora gave an interesting and instructive talk on “ Laws affecting women and children,’’ especially marriage laws, where girls of 12 and boys of 14 years could, with their parents’ or guardians’ consent, be legally married. The speaker showed how unwise and disastrous it would be for these marriages to take place under any circumstances, and she considered the law a blot on the Statue Book. The age of marriage for both sexes should he at least 10 years. Sister Nora also spoke on the law of evidence, showing how necessary it was to have facts when one entered a court of law to ask for justice. She gave interesting details of procedure under the Destitute Persons Act and other aspects of New Zealand laws. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Sister Nora for her educative address.

The Society of Women Musicians held its usual monthly meeting on Wednesday evening in the Otago Women’s Club where those present were privileged to hear a delightful programme consisting of a “Talk on Her Travels” by Miss Joachim and a piano recital by Miss Winifred Gardner, L.R.A.M., who has recently returned to Dunedin. Mrs H. C. Campbell (president) gave Miss Joachim a warm welcome, and said they were looking forward with much interest to her address. Miss Joachim, in opening her remarks, which were beautifully illustrated with lantern slides from her own photographs, spoke of three wonderful concerts she had heard in Munich. One of these had been conducted by Richard Strauss with three combined orchestras, and the others had been given in the open air with fine effect. She then took her listeners with her through Cyprus, Greece, Munich, Portugal, and Germany, describing the picturesque country scenes, fairs, and buildings she had visited. The views of the Delphic Festival, where she had seen some Greek plays acted, were particularly beautiful and interesting. Miss Joachim also showed some views of the Austrian Tyrol and two villages on the outskirts of Germany, where there were some quaint and picturesque old houses and decorations. Miss Gardner’s first solo was the sonata in F minor, “ Appassionata ” (Beethoven), her sympathetic rendering of which was greatly enjoyed by those present. Her next items were the etude in the form of a waltz (Saint-Saens) and Study in C (Rubenstein), both being ’brilliantly played. Miss Logie, in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Joachim and Miss Gardner, spoke of the vivid description the lecturer had given of her impressions of other lands, enabling all to picture the colouring and life of the peasants in the different countries. She remarked how Miss Gardner’s music seemed to be linked with the lecture, giving a strong feeling of passionate aspiration, and how much indebted they all felt for a delightful evening. A vote of thanks was also passed to Mr Simpson for his kindness in operating the lantern.

The success achieved in past years by the staff of Messrs J. R. M'Kenzie, Ltd., in their annual ball was surpassed last Tuesday evening when, at the Embassy Salon, nearly 200 assembled to join in the evening’s revels. The hall was tastefully decorated with streamers, Japanese lanterns, and coloured lights, balloons, party hats, and streamers adding to the gaiety of the scene. Music was supplied by an orchestra, the bright, snappy playing of which met with enthusiastic applause. Prizes presented by Mr J. R. M'Kenzie were given to the lucky winners of novelty dances. The successful couples proved to be Miss J. Eggers and Mr R. Craig in the Monte Carlo foxtrot, and Miss E. Tonner and Mr Robb in the lucky spot one-step. The ball started with a swing, and the spirit of revelry grew as the evening hours waned until at 2 a.m. an outstanding function was concluded with “Auld Lang Syne.” The cominittee'Tesponsibie for the arrangements were Miss G. Raekley, wearing gold French, crepe do chine, witli black cape and white fur; Miss E. Bell, in figured georgette: Miss J. Sharp, in pale green satin and lace; Miss I. Barron, in black and white velvet; and Mr Curtayne. Mr Bruce Rennie was an efficient M.C. Among those present were Mr and Mrs F. Hincc, the latter in black taffeta and sequins, trimmed with an erminette cape; Mr and Mrs 11. Gigney, the latter in black silk velvet; Mr and Mrs B. Rennie, the latter in black satin: Misses M. Griffon, brown satin heaute: M. Heather, gold crinkly crepe; A. Powell, blue silk 1 taffeta: J. Henderson, floral georgette; J. M'Mnllen, green crinkly crepe; L. Currie, powder blue organdie; B. Quinn, gold crepe satin: A. Brewster, dainty pink organdie; M. Davies; J. Oswald, M. Russell, E. Tonner. E. llafridge. L. Lawson, E. Morrison, pink satin: K. Fennessy. M. Ellis. J. Robertson, E. Ward, J. Dixon, N. M'Keitch, F. Currie, R. O’Neill, H. Allan, C. Ferguson, R.

Baxter, and D. Jones, Mesdames E. Xalty and C. Merry, and Messrs K., Campbell, M. Dallas, G. Munro, W. Cameron, J. Butel, R. Walker, E. Jory, B. Hill, C. Calvert, T. Thompson, J. Meek. R. Silver, W. Shields, A. Foley, J. M'Millan, J. Owens, W. Werger, N. Graham, and J. Winefield.

The Otago University Medical Students’ Association held its faculty ball last evening in the Tudor Hall of the Savoy. Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, the latter gowned in floral georgette, received the guests at tile door of the lounge, where bright fires and soft lights created an attractive atmosphere. Dancing took place in the hall. The chaperones were Mesdames Frank Fitchctt, wearing black georgette with silver fox fur; Thomas Fergus, model gown of black; C. E. Herons. black velvet and pink lace: J. A. D. Iveraoh, blue lace: J. B. Dawson, coral net; and Stanley Batchelor, pale blue satin, the Ball Committee being composed of Miss Mary Watson, who presented the president of the association’s wife (Mrs Ritchie) with a bouquet, Mr W. A. Maclaurin, and Mr B. E. P. M'Cullocb, secretary. During the evening Miss Dorothy Judd, wearing an effective, costume, fierformed a Hungarian- dance, and Mr Noel North, accompanied by Dr de Monchanx, sang. A flashlight photograph was taken of the gathering. Among those present were:—Dr and Airs Greenslade. the latter in turquoise velvet, Dr and Mrs Ronald Fulton, the latter in geranium georgette; Dr and Mrs North, the latter in black lace; Dr and Mrs S. Moore, the latter in black lace; Dr and Mrs N. Speight, the latter in black velvet with silver; Dr and Mrs C. H. Tait, the latter in midnight blue lace; Dr and Mrs Strain, the latter in brown lace and georgette; Mr and Mrs Sutherland Ross; Dr E. 11. Williams; Dr D. W. Carmalt Jones; Dr and Mrs (J. S. Murray; Dr and Mrs Hayes: Mr and Mrs R. S. Black; Dr and Mrs Bevan Dodds; Miss Nance M'Cullough (Christchurch)', figured organdie ami blue figured cape; Dr de Monchaux; Mr and Mrs G. R, Ritchie; Dr Pauline Aitken, Mr and Mrs C. Shann, Mr and Mrs G. T. Ferguson, Mr and Miss Mandeno. Dr and Miss Carswell, the latter in tangerine and white velvet; Mesdames Maurice Myers, H. C. M'Qucen, R. Harris, G. G. Seelen, cream lace; Sythes, red satin; L. White, pink georgette and taifeta; Buddie, yellow taffeta; Grocott, black velvet and cream georgette; Dawson,-black lace; Misses Denise Champtaloup, pink lace; Marjorie Black, black lace; Lorna Chance: F. Stanton, black velvet; B. Standish (Wellington), T. Scaife, white velvet; N. Eowntree, red velvet; N. Moodie, white taffeta; R. Ogilvie, B. Gilchrist, M. Mathieson, C. Shann, Dorothy Quennell, _ Winifred Plunket, G. Orlowski, G. Molineanx, V. Motile, K. Greenslade, P. Bain, J. H. Webber, Barbara Williams, blue lace; Isobel Clarke, white lace with organdie ruffles; E. H. Clarke, Ruth Phillips, Alison M'George, Coreen Browne, marine bine velvet; Alma Browne, M. Laffcy, M. Edgar, E. Campbell, Teviotdale, J. Sladden, A. Ostler, M. Campbell, B. Bransgrovo, A. Waye, Lilian Frazer, Nance M'Cormack, I. Crowe, A. G. Stanley, Herbert, Mercia Hardman, B. Fraser, K. Aslin, G. Gabitos, W. E. Adams, and L. P. Clark; Messrs C. Begg, G. Riley, B. Edminston, A. Macfarlane, R. A. Wilson, G. B. A. Cowie, IL T. Knight, J. G. Harkness, H. C. M'Qucen, N. Dixon, J. R. Sinclair, W. Hawksworth, John N. Armour, R. F. Moody, lan M'Kinnon, M. S. Cotterell, E. Mathewson, L. Bremner, lan Ross, Law, Allen, Grigor, Dawson, Marshall, G. de Lautour, G. G. Seelen. J. J. Sythes, W. I. Cawkwell, J. Dodgshun, O. J. Eaton, G. P. Adams, D. L. Cropp, D. A. Ballantyne, 0. W. Jerram, G. R. M'Clusky. L. L. Irwin, J. Hefford, and F. W. Harrison.