PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22256, 8 May 1934, Page 12

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Anne Morrell lias loft to spend a fortnight at Lower Hutt..

Mrs E. Cameron, of Wellington, is visiting Dunedin.

The Misses Story, of Vcnlaw, visited Dunedin during last week.

Miss Tui Rankin, of Invercargill, will arrive here this week on a holiday visit.

Miss Lilian Rawson, of ' Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs A. R. Lambert, Haze! avenue. Caversham.

Miss Holland has returned to. town after an extended holiday in the North Island. • y

Mrs L. R. Grant, of Waipukurau and formerly of Bellcknowes, is a visitor to this city and is the guest of her mother, Mrs Glenn, Wniroa street. '

The engagement is announced of Lilian Myrtle, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Kennedy, of Stanley street, Mornington, and John, youngest son of Mrs Jessie Owens and the late Mr David Owens, of “ Tivy House,” Bush road, Mosgicl. * # V

The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in tiie Presbyterian Bible class room on Wcdncsdav. Mrs Dodd (president), presided over a large attendance. Beautiful autumn flowers were brought by members and sent to the public hospital. _ ihe speaker (Mrs Rawstron) gave an interesting talk on “Glimpses of Palestine and Egypt." In a particularly interesting manner she described her visits to historical places in Palestine, also Cairo and the Valley of the Kings. - The talk was listended to with intense interest. At its conclusion Mrs Dodd proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Kawstron. A solo was contributed by Mrs M ‘ Kay - * * *

Miss Mary Pratt, prior to her departure for" Sydney, was entertained on Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs S. Lawn, Roslyn. A pleasant tune was spent with music and games, and a gift was made to Miss Pratt on behalf of those present. Among the guests were Mrs 11. D. Halstead, Mr and Mrs S. H. Wood, Mr and Mrs Magnus Johnson, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Norman Ellis, Misses Ethel and Jessy Jones, Florence Pacey, Mullcngcr, Eva Judd, Bauld, May Stuart, Nancy Best, P. Reynolds, and Mollie Lawn, and Messrs Ivan Hodding, John Kennedy, Alf. Jcavoas, and A. Lawn. Mr Lawn, when making the presentation, expressed the sentiments of all present when stating that he looked forward to the tune when Miss Pratt would return to Dunedin as an acknowledged world singer, and wished her all her heart’s desire in this respect. Mr Hodding, on behalf of Miss Pratt, thanked the company for the kind thoughts and wishes expressed and for the gift. * * #

A reading of Bernard Shaw’s unusual pi a}’, “ Fanny’s First Play,” Wag given by members of the Dunedin Playhox last evening - . There was a large cast, and some good work was done, especially by the women members, each of whom gave a sincere and convincing reading. In the absence of Mr Russell Wood, Mr A. M. Flavell introduced the readers. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs John Macphetton and Mrs Allen Stewart. The 'parts were allotted as follows; —In the introduction the footman was rend by Mr Tom Quirke; Savoyard, Mr R. Harkness; the Count, Mr Sidney Lock; Fanny, Miss Leila Trotter, Mr K. Donaldson; Vaughan, Mr Tom Quirke; Gnnn, Mr Noel Strachan; and Bannal, Mr Jim Tannoek. In the play the readers were: —Mr Gilby, Mr Harrv Brahams; Mrs Gilby, Mrs H. L. Macmillan; Dora. Miss Margaret Knox, Miss V. Jefferson; Margaret Knox, Mrs Harry Brahams; Juggins, Mr Sidney Lock; Duvaliet, Mr R. Harkness; Mr Knox, Mr K. Donaldson; and Bobby, Mr Jim Tannoek.

Knox Church was the scene of the charming wedding when Vera Elsie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. AI. Corniack, of Hillgrove, was married to John Lawrence, elder sou of Mrs and the late Mr W. M. Mathewson, of Kokonga. The Rev. D. C. Herron officiated. The bride, who entered the pretily decorated church with her father, wore a frock of cream crepe eharmeuse, modelled on lines of delightful simplicity, and fitted with long niched sleeves coming to a point over the hand. A graceful train, over which fell an embroidered veil of soft tulle, held in place by a coronet and clusters of orange blossom, completed the charming ensemble. She carried a shower bouquet of cream roses and chrysanthemums, and was attended by her sister, Miss Myrtle Cormack, who was effectively gowned in pale green floral crinkly crepe with hat and shoes to tone, and carried; a shower bouquet of autumn-tinted roses and chrysanthemums. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr Donald Mathewson, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Strand Salon, where they were received by Mrs Cormack, mother of the bride, wearing a model frock of navy celanese with smart touches of grey and a navy and grey hat. Her bouquet was of red roses. Mrs Mathewson, mother of the bridegroom, was smartly gowned in brown flat crepe, with brown hat and furs, and carried a bouquet of autumntinted flowers. When Mr and Mrs J. L. Mathewson left by car for the north the bride was wearing a brown tailored suit with accessories to tone.

Despite the unfavourable weather conditions prevailing on Saturday evening, the Gardens Tea Kiosk welcomed some CO invited couples to participate in an evening's enjoyment, arranged by Messrs Max Wilson and Val Pickerill. A big log fire, combined with the colourful lighting effects, handled by Mr Pickerill, lent a cheery atmosphere to the room and shed a soft glow of radiance over all. Every dancer took the floor at the announcement of the Monte Carlo, and in this event Miss O. Thurston and Mr Vernon were the fortunate couple, while in the Lucky Spot dance the winners were Miss I. Hinchcliff and Mr H. Knight. The extras were played by Mr Maurice Tyrell and Mr Jack Aloodie. Bright, modern music was supplied throughout the evening, Mr Pickerill demonstrating his abilityjby selecting and controlling such a fine programme. Streamers thrown around the room made a picturesque scene as they became entwined about the couples, while the everchanging colours of the big floodlights assisted in making the room a gay spectacle. The happy evening was brought to a close with the playing of the National Anthem. Amongst those dancing were:— Mr and Airs A. Johnson, Air and All's Skinner, Air and Airs Darkness, Alisscs L. Rawson (Christchurch), At. Buchanan. R. Piper, A. Brass, N. Brown, D. APAlillan, P. Bcnzoni. B. Barnett, R. Dowling, Af. Darling, At. APKenzie (Greymouth), At. Spence, o.' Vennall. Af. Duncan, G. Douglas. I. Tlinchcliffe; A. Newman, Af. Grant. F. ATmn. G. Orlowski. L. Richardson, J. Carr, B. Campbell, L. APAlillan, AI. Ewing, .1. Bilton (Cromwell), R. Procter, N. APLaren, and 0. Sainsbury, and A losses S. Owen, E. Buchanan. W. APKaguo, E. Berman, G. Haggitt, R. Blackmoor, G. WalmsIcy, J. Lanham, AV. Walker, J. Spence, C. Casson. W. Aliller. K. Alder, T. Matinsell, TT. Knight. I. Williams, N. Keane, AV. Gibson, L. Gurr. K. Kerr. F. Robb, R. Humphries, L. APFarlane, K. Burrow, C. Stevenson. J. Biltou (Cromwell), J. Aloodie, AI. Tyrell, W. Johnston, F. Robb, and AA T . Tuttle.

Mrs E. Howden, of Tiinani, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs Henry Reid.

Miss H. Tejford, of Chirstohurch, is visiting Mrs R. J. Watt, Roslyn.

Aliss Adams is visiting Invercargill and Birchwood.

Aliss M. Caddie is visiting Timaru and is staying at the Empire.

Mr and Mrs E. E. Lord and Misses K and M. Lord arc visiting Timaru.

Aliss Rita Kindloy, who has been the guest of Mrs E. P. Neale, of Auckland, has returned to the south.

Miss Ruth Haggitt, of Christchurch, will arrive this week to visit relatives in Dunedin. <

Air and Mrs R. Murray, who have been the guests of Mrs R. R. Johnston, of Woodvillc, have returned home.

Archdeacon Eitchett and Mrs Fitchctt and Miss Stella Eitchett have returned to Dunedin after a month spent in touring the- North Island.

Mrs W. Pollard left yesterday morning for the North Island, where she will spend a fortnight as the guest of her mother.

Airs AI. Edmondston and her daughter Jessie, of Aloeraki, travelled to Invercargill on Saturday to spend the school vacation with Air and Airs G. Edmondston.

Airs Sunderland, Roslyn, is spending a holiday with her daughter and son-in-law, Airs Boyd and the Rev. D. K. Boyd, at the manse, Sheffield.

It is chrysanthemum time at. the Savoy and every table has its bowl of bright flowers on cloths of cherry-red or blue. The effect is a glowing one. the colours of the blooms being so varied and brilliant, and one i§ glad to welcome winter again if only because with winter comes the chrysanthemum. But there is another attraction —Signora Aida Bnlmas, whose singing at the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra concert last AVednesday evening was received with so much ovation. The signora, a dramatic soprano with years of Continental experience, she having been prima donna at La Scala, Alilan. for six years and at the Costanzi Theatre for three years, will appear at the Savoy every afternoon and evening this week, and sing such well-known operatic arias as “One Fine Day” (“Madame Butterfly”) and "Waltz Song” (“11 Bacio”), and in lighter vein, “Alton AVatcrs,” “ Comin Thro’ the Rye,” “ Love's Own Kiss” (“High Jinks”), “Blue Danube,” “ Carissima,” “La Paloma,” and “Alarie, Alarie.” Signora Aida Bulmas will appear in the evenings in costume, and so add a further note of verisimilitude to the excellent dramatic interpretation of her numbers.

Aliss Josie Alelville’s wedding at St. John’s Church, Halifax, Adelaide, was a quiet one, the bride being so successful in keeping the date a secret that, beyond the guests, there were only a few onlookers in the church, which was adorned in dahlias of light and dark pink, intermingled with gypsophila. The popular musical comedy actress, who is the daughter of Airs G. T. Melville aud the late Mr G. T. Melville, of Bondi, wore a cut frock of malmaison pink treebark crepe, the bodice arranged in fichu fashion, crossing at the back, and edged with narrow silver ribbon. She wore a halo hat of pink tulle, touched with silver, and carried pink roses. The bridegroom, Air John Charles Glover, only son of Mr and Airs C. R. J. Glover (formerly Alayor and Alayoress of Adelaide). was attended by his brother-in-law, Dr Keith Pavy, as best man. Mrs Keith Pavy was matron-of-honour, wearing Alice blue windswept velvet, and a plaited coronet of blue and silver. Mr 0. W. Laubman, who had known the bride since she was a schoolgirl, gave her away. The Rev. H. P. Finnis performed the ceremony, after which the guests motored to the home of the bridegroom’s parents at North Adelaide, where a- buffet dinner was served. The bride and bridegroom spoke by telephone to Mrs Alelville, who, owing to ill-health, was unable to attend her daughter’s wedding. Later they left on a motor tour.

Last Wednesday evening the reception room of the Southland Women’s Club, Invercargill, looked charming when Mrs W. T. Hasdett, the retiring president, was the guest of honour at a reception given by the members. Mrs R. J. Gilmour, president of the club, welcomed Mrs Hazlett, and Mrs J. G. Macdonald, chairwoman of the Garden Circle, presented her with a bouquet in shades of pastel pink which had been made by Mrs A. Owen Johnston An enjoyable programme was given. At the conclusion of the programme Mrs Gilmour, on behalf of the club members, presented Mrs Hazlett with a travelling rug, and spoke of her great work in connection with the club. “In 1921,” said Mrs Gilmour, “Mrs Hazlett, who had for some time been a member of the Otago Women’s Club, decided that a similar institution should be commenced in Southland. A meeting was called and resulted in the forming of the club, which consisted of 140 members. The rooms were in Spey street. Mrs Hazlett was elected president and the club grew enormously until in 1927 and 1928 (now referred- to as the boom years) there were 333 members and now rooms were taken in Tay_ street. The depression, of course, had a big effect on the membership, but wo feel confident that we will work up a big club again now that financial affairs generally are improving.” Mrs Gilmour, in conclusion, said that, although the members were extremely sorry to lose Mrs Hazlett as president, they were happy to know that she would continue to be a member. In reply, Mrs Hazlett thanked the members for their gift, and said that they were lucky to have Mrs Gilmour as president. “ Speaking from experience,” she continued, “ I know that the president’s office is at times a very difficult one, and I cannot impress too much on you all how greatly it. helps the president if members arc loyal to her. I trust you will all remember this and make Mrs Gihnour’s path as smooth as possible.” In conclusion, Mrs Hazlett wished the club every success in the coming years.

Lady Ferguson left yesterday on a visit to Waimate. * « * Mrs Abercrombie is visiting her daughter-in-law, Mrs Ralph Abercrombie, of Riverton. * * * Miss Phyllis Sutton is the guest of Mrs G. E. Royds, Burnside road, Christchurch, for llic term holidays. * V * Mrs H. Widenham Maunsell, formerly a well-known resident of tins city, but now of London, is visiting Dunedin, and is staying at Onslow House. ■ * * * Recent arrivals at Onslow House included: —Mrs E. C. Govan. Mrs S. Baker, and Master D. Baker, Te Anau; Miss F. Minchey, Gore; aud Mrs W. Pinckney and Masters P. and G. Pinckney, Waikaia. * * * Miss Alma Browne will leave Ibis morning for Wellington to bid farewell to Dr and Mrs Hcdley Bellringer at Wellington, from where they sail for England. On her way home she will spend a week at Christchurch. * * * A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Duntroon Presbyterian Church, when Cecily Isabel!, elder daughter of Air and Airs W. D. MTvenzie, of Dnntoon, was married to John Albert, elder son of Air and Mrs P. Kano, of Corriodale. The Rev. J. T. Y. Steele was the officiating minister. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride. To the strains of the “ Wedding March,” played by Aliss E. Brown, the bride, who entered the church with her father, looked charming in an ankle-length frock of Alatelasse cloth moulded to the figure with flared skirt from the waist, and milled sleeves with long, white mittens. Her veil of hoavijyombroidcred tulle was held in place with sprays of orange blossom. Her sister, Alyra, and Miss Ruby Carrodus, of Windsor, were bridesmaids. The frocks worn were of sea-green and primrose respectively, being of satin, with two tiered silk net skirts. Their coatees of net had high Victorian collars and puffed sleeves, and were embroidered in sequins. Each wore flowered toques, with mittens and shoes to match. The bridegroom was attended by Air W. Rutherford as best man, and Air G. M'Kenzie as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Air and Mrs Al'Kenzie, the latter attired in a navy corded silk frock, with hat to tone. She was assisted bv the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a black crepe de chine frock, with black and white hat. Later, when the happy couple left on their honeymoon the bride wore a brown woollen costume, relieved with green, tangerine, and lemon. Her bat, coat, and shoes were also of brown. In the evening a dance was held for the young people.

Blooms of a pale shade made a charming setting for the marriage in First Church on' April 17 of Anne, second daughter of Air and Airs Alexander Steel, of Roslyn, and Richard Joseph, youngest son of the late Air and Airs T. P. Farra, of Dunedin. The Rev. G. H. Jupp performed the ceremony, with Aliss AA’cstland at the organ. On entering the church with her father the bride made a pretty picture, being exquisitely gowned in snowy white organdie. The tight-fitting bodice had a soft lace cowl neckline, and puffed sleeves, and the billowy skirt was finished at the hemline with four frills to form a train. Her very long, foamy tulle veil fell from a Juliet cap of lace studded with sequins and blossom clusters. A pale pink and white armsheaf of sweet peas and roses completed her toilet. She had two attendants. Airs Peter Rodger, as matron of honour, was frocked in pale green crushed organdie, moulded to the figure with four frills falling from the knees to the ground, three tiered puffed sleeves, and a Peter Pan collar. Aliss Nancy Ainge, as bridesmaid, was in pale pink crushed organdie, moulded to the figure, with six godets covered with tiny frills, which fell from the knees to the ground, frilly epaulettes, and a Peter Pan collar. Both wore sequined bows at the neck, and sequined tiaras well back on their heads, and carried pastel arm-sheafs to tone. Air 1. W. Rodger acted as best man, and Mr J. A. Steel groomsman. The reception was later held in the Strand Salon, where Air and Airs Steel received the guests. Mrs Steel was attired in a model gown of dull green windswept crepe, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of rich cream roses. Later, when the couple left for the north, Airs Richard Farra was dressed in a nigger brown suit and a dark musquash fur coat, with a brown fur felt hat and python shoes.

The Dunedin branch of the National Council of Women held its monthly meeting last Wednesday. There was a large attendance of members. Interesting letters w'ere received from Mrs Benson telling of the difficulties that came with the advent of the Hitler regime and also giving an outline of the monthly programme and mode of work of the British National Council of Women. Following this, the president (Dr Siedeberg M'Kmnon) and the various delegates to the annual conference of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, recently held in Christchurch, presented a varied and interesting report. The conference was opened with divine service in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, at which the Rev. A. C. Watson officiated. Mr Watson, in the course of his remarks, drew attention to the two greatest of God’s Commandments —“ Thou shalt love the Lord thy God ” and “ Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself ” —and also to the motto of the National Council of Women, “ Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you.” In spite of much Christian service, people to-day were in danger of forgetting the order of these two Commandments of God. Without the foundation of real belief in God and His power, there was the fear that pood works would perish and come to nothing. The service was followed by a civic reception by the Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.), who welcomed the delegates to Christchurch and expressed the hope that women would take a larger part in making right what the men had failed to do. Mrs E. R. M'Combs, M.P., added her welcome to that of the Mayor, and declared the conference open. In her speech, Mrs M'Combs referred to the development of women’s organisations, necessarily slow in the early pioneering days, but more rapid in recent years owing to the availability of modern time-saving appliances. Women for some years now had taken their seat on hospital boards and on municipal councils. and now she wanted to sea more of them in politics. She further referred to the magnificent system of education built up in the past, the present danger of a setback, and the failure of the State to accept responsibility for the kindergarten. With regard to films, there were great possibilties for education and for good, but the. censorship of those shown to children and young people should be controlled. New Zealand was a fine little country, but it rested with the women to sec that it remained so. Mis s B. E. Caniachan, in her presidential address, made a distinct call for courage and the desire to serve. She said that the present was a period of transition in growth and development. Constructive criticism, hard work, and quiet fortitude were necessary to build afresh a society that would be both better and happier than it had been in the past. The secretary (Miss C. J. Flatt) in her report stated that the one accomplishment during the 1933 period was the passing of the .Marriage Amendment Bill, by which the marriage age had been raised to 10, with the addition of a clause enabling ordained women to perform the marriage ceremony. Reports wore presented on the kincina. child welfare, education, married women’s nationality, women police, and peace and arbitration. There was also free discussion during the sessions on various remits concerned with the constitution of the National Council of Women, education, films, health, justice, social affairs. parliamentary representation. legislation, and unemployment. An opportunity was given to delegates to visit two training centres for unemployed girls. Samples of sewing, knitting, and rug making were inspected and also arrangements for cookery. One of these centres prepared six dinners daily, which are distributed to destitute families by Christchurch ladies. Various social functions were arranged by the Christchurch branch and afforded much appreciated opportunities for delegates to meet and form friendships.