PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22041, 25 August 1933, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs Crowley, of Christchurch, is the guest of MrsAvent, at Leith House.

Mr and Mrs R. Russell were recent visitors to Pahiatua.

Miss Ella Blyth, of St. Clair, is on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs Hugh Mackenzie, sen., of Walter Peak Station, Wakatipu, is the guest of Mrs Ingram, Maori Hill.

Mrs W. Hazlett, of Invercargill, is the guest of her sister, Mrs W. F. Edmond, "Mount Lodge."

Dr and Mrs T. Mill have taken up residence in Elder street in the Misses M'Lean's house.

Miss Katie Gillies is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs J. L. Gillies, of Craigie street, Timaru.

Miss Helen Thomson, of the Otago University, has gone to Christchurch for a fortnight's visit.

Mrs Ramsay Howie, of Central Otago, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Thompson Vickers, Caversham.

Mrs F. M. Reid and Miss E. M. Reid have returned to Kelburn from Dunedin, where they attended the golden wedding celebrations of Mr and Mrs H. W. Reid.

Four Christchurch visitors to Dunedin — Mrs H. P. Brown, and Misses Williams, M. Smithson, and C. Mitchell—will return to the north on Monday.

Yesterday morning, the Misses M'Lean, of Elder street, left for Wellington by the north express. Many, friends were at the station to.bid them "farewell."

The engagement is announced of Noelleen Margaret (Peggie), elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. B. M'Kinlay, of Lawrence, and George Armstrong Wales, of Long Valley, Roxburgh, second son of Mr and Mrs P. Y. Wales, of Newington avenue, Dunedin.

Miss Nancie Wedderspoon, who has been transferred to the new Mental Hospital, Kings-seat, Auckland, was presented with a handsome travelling rug by the nurses at Seacliff. Miss Wedderspoon is at present spending a fortnight's holiday in Dunedin and will leave for Auckland on Tuesday.

Mrs H. Turner has been having a very interesting time since arriving in London in February (reports our correspondent, writing on July 21). She will leave for New Zealand in August, travelling via Suez and Australia. She hopes to pay a short visit to France and Germany. Mrs Turner speaks with enthusiasm of the hospitality which she finds everywhere extended to visitors from New Zealand.

Mr and Mrs Hugh Cameron, for many years well-known residents of Kaikorai and Roslyn, celebrated their golden wedding by a family reunion at their home last Saturday evening. Mr Cameron was born at Halfway Bush, Wakari, in 1853. His wife, who is a native of Scotland, came to New Zealand in 1878, and the marriage took place on August 20, 1883. Their present address is 77 Canongate.

At the annual meetinpr of the Port Chalmers Ladies' Bowling Club the following were elected for the ensuing season:President, Mrs F. Smith; vice-president, Mrs W. Lang; secretary, Mrs C. Braithwaite; sole selector, Mrs W.' Sutherland; delegate to the centre, Mrs C. Braithwaite. The retiring president, Mrs R. Jack, presented prizes to the following ladies: —Mrs R. Leftwich, the champion of the green, and Mesdames Mathewson and Middleton and Mrs Mathewson and Miss Clark, winners of the Three and Four-bowl Doubles respectively.

On Saturday evening a jolly surprise party was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Ironside, York place. The numerous friends of Miss Muriel Ironside gathered together to do her honour, the occasion being her twenty-first birthday. It was a bright party, dancing, community singing, and lively games being indulged in. During the evening Miss D. Mackay rendered two songs, and Miss Kathleen Knox two elocutionary items, which were greatly enjoyed. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs Sharp, Mr and Mrs Ironside, Misses Carrie Sharp, Ruth Hay, Jean Gilmore, Jessie Frater (Oamaru), Eunice Wilson, Dorothy Mackay, Kathleen Knox, Madge Tnekwell, Muriel Ironside, Marjorie Munro, and Phillis Ironside, and Messrs It. Armstrong, J. Williams, R.' Hood, N. M'Arthur, D. M'Gregor, L. Hay. G. M'Gregor, Cyril Ironside, and B. Huntley.

An enjoyable evening was spent in the Anglican Hall, Kaitangata, on August 17, the occasion being the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W. Stephenson. The chief toast of the evening, " The Bride and Bridegroom," was proposed by Mr P. M'Skimming, M.P., and responded to by Mr Stephenson. Other toasts honoured were: 'The Stephenson Family," proposed by Mr P. D. Clements and responded to by Mr W. Stephenson, jun.; and " The Church," proposed by Mr C. Woods. Mrs Willocks, who was Mrs Stephenson's bridesmaid 50 years ago, was also present and again accompanied her. An apology was received from Mr Burns, the original best man, who was unable to be present through illness. During the evening items were given by Miss Ada Aitchison (solo), Miss Esme Aitehison and Miss Mavis Stephenson (piano duet), and Mr James Ilumin (solo), Mr A. M'Gce, on behalf of the young people present, presented Air and Mrs Stephenson with a dinner wagon. Mr Stephenson suitably replied. One hundred guests were present, all spending a lively time in games until supper time, after which dancing was indulged in. Mr and Mrs A. Bichan were the musicians, extras being played by Miss M. Stephenson and Mr W. Simm. Mr and Sirs Stephenson were recipients of a large number of handsome and valuable presents. The function was brought to a close by all joining in the singing of " Auld Lang Syne."

The August meeting of the Ex-Girls' High School Club was held in the Women's Club Rooms on Monday. Two interesting papers wore read —one by Miss Alma l'ullar on "Mary Slessor," represented in costume by Miss Margaret Wilson, and one by Miss Constance Lewslcy on " Augustus Cresar's Wife, Livia," represented by Miss- Jean Haub. A gramophone recording of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury" brought the evening to a close.

An enjoyable evening was spent in the old St. John Ambulance Hall, when 00 friends gathered on the occasion of a gift evening, held in honour of Miss May Hughes, of Rankeilor street, a bride elect. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers. The evening was spent in dancing and cards. Miss Hughes was the recipient of many charming and useful gifts. A happy evening was brought to a close with the singing of " For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne."

The Cliffs Cabaret, Cargill's Castle, held another successful dance last Saturday night. As a special feature, Miss Shirley M'Clatchy gave an exhibition of advanced tap dancing and sang two numbers with the band. The introduction of spotlight dances proved a great success, and will be continued throughout the season. The dancers were enthusiastic in their praise of the castle floor. On Saturday week a special cabaret night will be held in aid of the funds of the Sports Queen (Mrs Hudson).

, Private advice reached Dunedin this week of the death in New York last month of Mrs L. F. Fitch, only daughter of Mr Charles Francis, the well-known printer. The deceased lady accompanied her father on a tour of the East, which included New Zealand, in 1921. She was an accomplished lady, a brilliant conversationalist, and a capable lecturer. It may be recalled that during her short stay in Dunedin she gave a lecture on " Japan " (in which she appeared in Japanese costume) to a crowded audience in Burns Hall.

The children of Miss Ethel Pearce's Kindergarten School gave a delightful little concert in the Anglican Hall, St. Clair, last Friday, there being present a large attendance of parents and friends. There were drill, acting and singing of nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, dances, and recitations, one child singing a tiny song accompanied by herself. The little folk acquitted themselves and showed the results of careful and patient training. The hall was tastefully decorated with branches of pussy willow, flowers, flags, and balloons.

On Wednesday afternoon the Misses M'Lean gave a tea party at the Otago Women's Club in order to say " Farewell " to some of their friends before leaving for a six months' visit to Wellington. The table looked charming with a large bowl of prunus in the centre, spring flowers being arranged on the smaller tables. There were present:—Lady Williams, Mesdames W. F. Edmond, W. Hazlett (Invercargill), H. S. Fenwick, G. Ritchie, F. Fitchett, M'Arthur, Macbeth, Myers, Hunter-Weston, Brian Haggitt, Black, Eustace Macassey, and J. M'Kenzie; and Misses Reynolds, Webster, Law, Gilkison, Constance Williams, Helen Fenwick, Graham (2), Farquhar (2), Mina Reidj Lois White, Joyce Haggitt, Ruby Neil], Ethel Macassey, Shand (2), and M'Kerras.

Their Excellencies Lord_ and Lady Bledisloe offer annually a prize of £5 for an essay to be written by a Women's Institute member, of whom there are approximately 30,000 in New Zealand. The prize for 1933 has been awarded to Mrs W. M. Sanders, of the Otago Federation. Mrs Sanders has had a good deal of literary success recently. Besides numerous articles, poems, and essays published in farm and home journals, she has written two one-act plays which have been performed during the year in different parts of New Zealand, and has recently had acceptances in the New Zealand Mirror and in Australia. Mrs Sanders was formerly Mary Holmes, 8.A., Dip. Educ., an Otago University graduate.

On July 19 a pretty wedding was solemnised in First Church, the contracting parties fering Alice Maud, youngest daughter of the late Duncan Byers, of Woodlands, and Mrs Byers, of Green Island, and Avery Hudson Dale, second son of Mr and Mrs B. Dale, of Fairview, Timaru. The Rev. Mr Armstrong, of Green JsL-fhd, was the officiating minister, and Dr V. E. Gahvay played the "Wedding March." The bride, who entered the church with her brother, Mr J. R. Byers, made a charming picture in a frock of white satin beaute cut in, new diagonal lines and falling in graceful folds to the ground. The long tightfitting sleeves finished well over the hands, and were puffed at the elbow. She wore an embroidered tulle veil, the cap being held in place with a wreath of orange blossom, with little posies of the blossom at each side, and a satin chin strap. White embossed velvet shoes and stockings to tone completed her toilet. She carried a bouquet of white heather, frecsias, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair fern with satin streamers. The bridesmaid, Miss Myrtle Byers, wore an ankle-length frock of marigold satin beaute cut on straight lines and tied with a bow at the back. The sleeves were shirred at the shoulders and fully puffed to the elbow, finishing in tight-fitting cuffs at the wrists. Juliet cap, shoes, and stockings to tone, and a bouquet of freesias and chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern completed her toilet. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr John Marshall, St. Kilda. Mr J. Trezise and Mr G. Shaw acted as ushers. The church was prettily decorated by cousins of the bride, Mrs W. Hodge and Miss M. Webster. The wedding breakfast, which was held in Somerset Lounge, was presided over by the Rev. Mr Armstrong, who presented the young couple with a beautifully-bound Bible. The bride's mother wore a frock of brown crinkly crepe relieved with orange, and a brown coat, hat, and shoes, and carried bronze chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's nlothcr was wealing navy relieved with fawn. with hat, coat, and shoes to tone, and carried japonica and maidenhair fern. Later the young couple left by car for the north, the bride wearing a black crinkly crepe satin frock relieved with white," a black coat, small hat with eye veil, and shoes and purse to match.

Mr and Mrs R. J. Allender and family will motor to Christchurch to-morrow morning to connect with the Rangatira for Wellington, where they will make their future home.

It is interesting to know that the Bristol booking office has now been transferred to the D.1.C., and so is still in the heart of town. Miss Hawke, who was in charge at the Bristol, is also in charge at the D.I.C.

A successful and enjoyable dance was held in the Millar Street Hall, Northeast Valley, under the auspices of the Servers' Guild of St. Martin's Church. About 40 couples were.in attendance, and a. touch of gaiety was added by a fancy dress parade, the prizes for the best fancy costumes being won by Miss I. Foulkes and Miss M. Brookes, who represented " Aged Mr Rubenstein and Rebecca." The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mr T. Turpin, and many expressions of appreciation were made at the effect gained by the use of ferns and greenery. The supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Mesdames Smith and Dodd, the servers acting as waiters. During the evening the Rev. S. A. Hurcl made a few appropriate remarks and presented the prizes. A striking feature of the function was the delightful music, the strains of which kept everybody dancing till the early hours. The floor was ably controlled by Mr G. Macdonald, who made an efficient master of ceremonies.

A pleasant function was held in the Somerset Lounge on Wednesday evening, when the management and staff of the D.I.C. met to say farewell to Mr R. J. Allender, assistant manager of the Duuedin branch. Mr Allender is leaving to take up a similar position in the company's Wellington branch. During the course of the evening Mr Maurice Myers, general manager, speaking on behalf of the staff, expressed regrets at Mr Allender's departure, and wished both him and Mrs Allender bon voyage and success in their new sphere. Mr Allender suitably replied, and stated that he felt regret at leaving Dunedin, for which he had a deep affection. An excellent programme was carried out by a capable committee under the direction of Mr V. Brightmore, the music being supplied by the Savoy Orpheans. Among those present were: Mr Crow, Mr M. Myers, Mrs Myers wearing black and orange crinkly crepe; Mrs Allender, apricot mariette and green velvet cocktail coat; Miss Mann, shell-pink georgette and crystal; Mrs Brightmore, black velvet and ivory angel skin lace; Mrs Fullerton, black lace and georgette; Mrs Wheatley, turquoise floral marocam; Miss- J. Troup, scarlet georgette; Miss Davidson, black georgette, diamante; Miss Dow, bronze satin; Miss K. Robinson, black georgette and lace; Miss K. Symonds, geranium georgette and oriental wrap; Miss Treahy, cherry chenille georgette; Miss Steele, gold lace; Miss Ross, flame georgette; Miss M'Allum, black ring velvet; Mrs Mearns, floral georgette; Misses Piper, frilled green organdie; Marchant, turquoise blue satin; N. Anderson, black Jace and gold sequin cape; S. Nieper, burnt orange crinkly crepe; Q. Buddicum, salmon georgette and lace; D. Baty, jade green with lace cape; Z. Smith, black and oyster crinkly satin; U. Daniel, rust satin and lace; P. Bringans, black panne velvet; N. M'Ghie, black and pink angel skin; I. M'Conaehy, brown lace; M. Heather, gold crinkly crepe; M. M'Bride, black velvet; 0 Connellj floral georgette; J. Mearns, turquoise crepe de chine; A. Connor, red ninon; T. Knight, black silk velvet; R. Rothwell, black and white silk velvet; V. King, pink floral ninon; B. Asher, powder blue taffeta; D. Asher, midnight blue georgette; D. Skeen, white satin beaute; A. Marchant, coquelot satin; D. _ Muir, ivory lace; M. Buddicum, pink satin and lace; L. Lamb, jade satin; B. Corke, pale green crinkly satin; T. Farrell, black silk velvet and white fichu; T. Ryan, white organdie; E. Rowe, pink organdie; and J. Harkness, white georgette; and Messrs B. Joyes, N. Brown, N. Solomon, A. M'Crostie, K. Cox, L. Nesbit. K. Dixon. Tilley, M. Wilson, W. Wilkinson, Hughes, Peterson, Jardine, Galbraith, R. Fullarton, H. Ryan, Palmer, Newinay, Smith, Buddicum, Galbraith, Bates, M'Leod, L. Smith, Tait, Ryan, Dickson, Botting, Lamb, Elder, Binnie, Mayo, Veal, Watson, Cardno, Wheatley, O'Reilly, Wilson, Evans, Brightmore, Harrod, Mitchell, Fordham, Clark, H. Smith, Wilkinson, Armishaw and Ward. Mr M. Myers took the opportunity of welcoming Mr B. Joyes, who will succeed Mr Allender as assistant manager. ** . #

On Wednesday evening the Early Settlers' Hall rang with laughter and music for the annual Green Island Girls' Club Ball, which by now is an event of no little magnitude. The hall was gorgeous in its spring setting of tree ferns which lined the limits of dancing space, and made excellent cosy sitting-out bowers for those not faking part in the more strenuous pastime of dancing. The stage set aside for the orchestra looked superb decorated with magnificent specimens of ferns, and the orchestra rendered an excellent programme of appropriate dance music. The evening opened under the leadership of Mr Bruce Rennie, assisted by Mr G. Thompson, who carried out the duties of a capable M.C. and who was responsible for providing a first-class programme of dances. Many beautiful evening frocks of the latest design graced the floor. Supper was provided by the ladies of the club, the supper room being made gay with the multi-coloured fancy hats and Chinese lanterns. The Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Frazer and Mr Valpy, and the Lucky Spot dance by Miss Roy and Mr More. The dance was opened with the grand march led off by Miss Kirkland and Mrs B. Rennie, who acted in the capacity of hostesses. Among those present were: —Mesdames B. Rennie, black satin and lace; G. West, blue marocain; Saunders, black satin and lace; E. H. Valpy, daffodil satin and angel skin lace; J. Holgate, wine satin; M. Valpy, black georgette and lace; G. Thompson, black georgette; H. S. Eccles, midnight blue lace; E. S. Gale, green silk crepe; L. Lord, apricot satin; W. A. M'Lean, cream velvet; W. A. Miller, floral black tafetta; Abbott, red satin and black; T. Tomkins, scarlet georgette; J. M'Kay, beige lace; Ford, white velvet and green; C. M'Mullan, wine satin and lace; G. Geddes, blue angel skin lace; Russell, pink crinkly satin; S. Cooke, green georgette; Hinee, sequin flowered black taffeta; and F. Bloxall, blue crinkly satin; and Misses Kirkland, biscuit georgette and lace; M. Adam, green satin; J. Smellie, white lace; J. Nelson, gold lace; P. Grey, ivory ring velvet; M. Francis, blue floral satin; Hungerford, white frilled crepe de chine; V. Roy, black panne velvet; A. Woodfield, green lace; I. Broadley, pink georgette; W. Campbell, ivory satin and georgette; G. Brown, violet ring velvet; K. Barker, pink sprigged taffeta; E. Barker, floral geornrette; D. Timlin, fawn georgette; B. Orringe, yellow brocaded taffeta; M. Orringe, blue angel skin lace; V. Manson, black and white crinkly crepe; O. Gordon (Roxburgh), ivory satin; A. M'limes, green georgette and lace; L. Coddes, crinkly crepe; J. Sharp, pale green crepe satin and silk lace; E. Sharp, fuchsia satin and white fur; V. Strang, white organdie; S. Marshall, white georgette and fur; E. liarraway, emerald chiffon velvet; D. Brook, magnolia satin; E. Fraser, black lace; M. Kerr, royal and gold oral satin; L. Birss, black lace; J. Fleming, terracotta chiffon velvet; E. Buchanan, blue floral georgette; M. Juriss, orange velvet; S. M'Kay, black satin; E. Wells, black satin; E. Burns, torquoise blue georgette and lace; C. Murie, blue chenille georgette; M. Galloway, black velvet; M. E. Fogo, eau de nil spotted net; M. Graham, brick and grey crinkly crepe; D. Brown, black lace; M. Irvine, black velvet; R. Ball, brown satin; W. Johnston, black satin; J. Atkins, blue velvet; M. Atkins, orange velvet; M'Leod, green ordangie; J. Reeve, flame satin; A. Bonl, black satin; 1). llobson, lemon angel skin; Weir, black satin and flame velvet; Thorburn, floral taffetta; If. Allen, green crepe satin; Thorburn, green satin beaute: I). Model', apricot satin beaute; J. Christie, cream satin; 11. Miller-, apricot organdie; E. M'Donalil, blue silk marocain; 1. Miller, blue crepe dolores, fur; E. Woolsey, Haine satin; E. Morrison, peach satin; M. Ellis, blue crepe satin; S. llardie, shell pink crushed organdie; M. Thomson, flame lace; E. Stichman, red satin; G Williams, lemon crepe satin; L. Woods, flame georgette; I']. O'Dowd, green georgette; A. Campbell, primrose crinkly crepe; 11. Geddes, white net; M. Clifford, green crushed velvet; V. Crimp, black velvet; E. W r allis, saffron satin: E. Johnston, wine silk velvet; H. Johnston, blue satin, cape to match; E. Wood, black lace; (J. Crimp, gold satin; E. Gillan.lers, amethyst satin; S. M. Connor, black and white chiffon velvet; K. Connor, scarlet and silver ennkb crepe; M. Connor, black satin; E. Ward, green satin; X. Ward, green Letty Linton frock; R. Freeman, shell pink'satin; V. Freeman, apricot georgette and ring velvet; H. Freeman, lemon satin; E. Miller, blue, with fur trimming; and 0. Bcnfell, leaf green velvet.