PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22268, 22 May 1934, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs Warrington Taylor has gone for a holiday to Mount Cook. * * "* Miss Yvonne Levvey, who was the guest of Miss Alma Browne for Capping Week, returned during the week-end to her home in Christchureh, where she will spend a week before leaving for Auckland, preparatory to travelling bv the Mariposa to America for a year's holiday. * * * The Duntroon Presbyterian Church was the scene of a pretty wedding of local interest on April 24, when Margaret Helen, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. D. Wills, of "Cliffside," was married to Wilson Bernard, eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Harvey, of " Cairndhu," Duntroon. The church had been decorated for the occasion by girls friends of the bride. The ceremonv was performed by the Rpv. J. T. V. Steele, and Miss H. Tallentire presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a frock of wind-swept satin, cut on close fitting lines and falling in soft folds forming a Uain. The bodice was of lace, with full puffed sleeves (also of lace), and then tight-fitting and coming to a peak over the hand. Hpr veil of embroidered tulle fell from a cap held in place with a coronet of orange

blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of deep cream flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Alice Wills, sister of the bride, wore a frock of primrose shade, cut on fitting .lines, with six frilled godrts forming' a' flare to the ground, and hat and shoes of the same shade. Her bouquet was of autumntinted flowers. Mr William Harvey, brother of the bridegroom, capably carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where the wedding breakfast was served. When Mr and Mrs W. B. Harvey left for a tour of the north the bride wore a frock of lido blue, with hat and coat of the same shade, and accessories to tone. In the evening Mr and Mrs Wills entertained the residents of the district at an enjoyable dance in the hall. * * *

Last Sunday afternoon at Waitaki Hvdro the Y.M.C.A. Young Men's Bible Class held its annual mother's day function, a large number being present. At afternoon tea a large cake was cut to celebrate the third anniversary of the class. The chairman (Mr H. M. Tomlinson) then proposed the toast, " The King." The toast of the day, " Mothers," was then proposed by Mr PI. Hitchcock, who spolye in glowing terms of the influence mothers had in the lives of young men and women. At this juncture, Mr Arthur Symons, of the Timaru visitors, rendered the solo, " When I Remember Mother's Prayer," the accompaniment being played by Mrs Symons. Mrs \V. A. Mowat then replied to the toast, thanking all on behalf of the mothers present, and spoke very appreciatively of the respect and honour that had been shown towards mothers by the young men present. The toast "Absent Friends" was then proposed by Mr Jack Muir, who, in an interesting speech, recalled a number of exmembers who had left the district during the year. He also read a message of greeting from one of these. A much enjoyed and beautifully sung duet vas then rendered by Mr and Mrs Arthur Symons. Prior to the toast " The Visitors," proposed by Mr F. S. Hallett, the chairman, on behalf of the local class, presented Mr and Mrs Thompson and Sir and Mrs Symons with a small gift in token of the esteem in which they were held. The recipients suitably replied. The Rev. Mr Newton, of Kurow, then delivered a thought-provoking and muchappreciated address, at the conclusion of which all present joined in singing the hymn, " Abide With Me." The meeting then closed with the benediction. The Timaru visitors were then entertained at tea at the homes of some of the class members, and were present at the children's service in the evening, when Mr Thompson gave a very fine address to the kiddies.

Certain biographical details are now definitely established about Katharine Hepburn, the "Jo " of " Little Women " (says an exchange). She is the daughter of a New England physician, and is one of sixlchildren. Her mother comes of a family Which is always championing causes —better conditions >"or working women, improving educational standards, suffrage for women. So Katharine comes honestly by the fighting streak which brings her into conflict with authority every once in .1 while.

Katharine Hepburn attended Bryn Mawr, as also did her mother, one of the few American colleges which is not coeducational. She studied psychology for four years, and it was her professor to whom she first confided her intention of going on the stage. After some ups and downs, Katharine was selected for a i-ole in " The Big Pond," disagreed with the director, and was "fired." For similar disagreements she lost her parts in " Death Takes a Holiday " and " Animal Kingdom." Next, she was dismissed from the cast of " The Warrior's Husband." but she was invited to return, and it was her brilliant performance in this play which brought her to the attention of the critics. The studios got busy with screen tests, as a result of which she got a contract with R.K.O. witli which company she now has a five-year contract. Katharine Hepburn avoids parties and night clubs, and indulges in tennis, swim; ming, and golf. And she really plays golf —not just for the exercise. She knows nothing about clothes, and cares less.

This kinema frock orinformal dinner gown, from the model house of "Baroque" (London)-, is of heavy black crepe romaine arid models the figure perfectly. An interesting relief is the quaint embroidery consisting of circles of crystal bugles and diamante on the upper part of the tight-fitting sleeves.

Artistically decorated with red and white flowers, St. Paul's Church. Oaniaru, was the scene of a pretty wedding last Tuesday, when Henrietta Louisa, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Downing, of South Belt, Oaniaru, was married to James Raymond, son of Mr and Mrs W. S. Crombie. of Thames highway. The Rev. Brian Kilroy officiated at the ceremony, aiid Mr Naylor played the bridal music. The bride, entering the church

Mrs Ivo Carr returned yesterday from a visit to Wanganui.

A wedding of much interest took place on May 4 at " Rangmarie," the home of Mr and Mrs T. J. Thompson, of 007 Havelock road, Hastings, when their daughter Myrtle was married to Martin Lawrence, son of Mr Lawrence Thyne and the late Mrs Mary Henderson Thyne, of Timaru. Sister Thompson had been a very popular nurse on the staff of the Napier Hospital prior to her marriage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George Miller and took place in the drawing room under an artistic large bell conv posed of white daisies and ferns. Bowls and vases of flowers decorated the drawing room and hall with pretty effect. The bride, who entered with her father, looked very charming, and her gown was exquisite, being .of parchment satin niarocain, made* on long lines. A bandeau of pearls and orange blossom adorned her head, and she carried a sheaf of rosea, ferns, and freesias. Miss Daisy Thompson (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid, and was dressed in Ostend blue satin marocain, which was very becoming and smartly fashioned. Her posy was ,of French marigolds and Love-in-the-mist. with maiden-hair fern. Mr Howard Paynter attended the groom as best man. Mrs Thompson, the bride's mother, wore violet lace and ninon, and carried a posy of

violets. Miss Mina Sowersby, cousin of the bride, made the wedding bell, and Miss Ruby M'Corkindalc, a .friend, the bouquets and buttonholes. After the ceremony the reception was held in the dining room, which was a' mass of pink flowers. Two long tables were occupied by immediate relatives, numbering about 30. The tables were adorned with dahlias and chrysanthemums, sent by friends of the bride. Later, the happy couple left by motor car for a tour of the North Island, returning to Wellington, and then later leaving for Oamaru, where they will reside in future. The bride travelled in a brown ...frock and a handsome brown northern musquash fur coat.

with her father, looked charming in a soft white satin frock, with embroidered veil and orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Mabel Downing and Miss Mildred Crombie, who wore pretty, quaint frocks and hats of hailstone musiin, with red sashes and shoes, and bouquets of rod rosebuds. They also wore crystal necklets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Ou leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by her small cousin, Louis Geen. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Reginald Crombie, as best man, and Mr Crawford as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Star and Garter Tea Rooms, where some CO guests were received. The happy couple left by ear for the north, intending to tour both islands. The bride's travelling frock was bottle green with hat to match. She also wore a brown musquash ,coat, a. gift of the bridegroom. Prior to her marriage Miss Downing was entertained at a "kitchen" evening by a large number of friends. Mesdames Geen and Patterson being the hostesses. Mr M'Lean made the presentation of the large assortment of useful gifts, and Mr Crombie suitably replied. The evening was spent in community singing, dancing, and card playing. V V V

The Auckland Club held its third social of the season on Saturday, when a large gathering of members and friends spent an enjoyable evening in music, dancing, and friendly converse. At each meeting of the club one notes with pleasure the fresh faces of new members. On this occasion Mr H. H. Osborne (vice-presi-dent) and Mrs Osborne were host and hostess, and on the motion of Mr E. Griffin (vice-president) were accorded during the evening a hearty vote of thanks for their gracious hospitality and excellent arrangements. Mr Sinton welcomed the guests at the opening of the programme, and afterwards, on behalf of the committee, thanked all who had contributed to the evening's entertainment. Mr Griffin conveyed to the club the good wishes' for the occasion wired from Auckland by the president, Mr T. J. Kirk; Burnnand. Appreciation of the work of Mr E. W. Bennett, who had well fulfilled the duties of secretary, but who had relinquished the post through pressure of business, was expressed by Mr Griffin, who introduced the new secretary, Mr H. Chapman. On behalf of the club, he welcomed Mr Chapman, and wished him every success. In thanking the vice-presi-dent for hie encouraging tribute, Mr Chaplnan suggested that members could greatly assist the committee by helpful suggestions for the progress and welfare of the club. A further request for ideas was expressed by Mr Griffin, who asked members to bring to the next social suggestions of a suitable motto for the club. Musical items were artistically rendered in songs by Miss Angela Hendry and Mr R. Deurdon, and xylophone eoloa by Mr Stewart, the accompanists being Mrs Kirk-Burnnand and Miss Olive West. The dance music contributed to the bright success of the evening. Mrs Osborne received her guests in a charming gown of gold tissue. Among those present were: Mesdames T. J. Kirk-Burnnand, E. Griffin. E. R. Rout, Powell. Sinton. Hazard, Asuworth, Clcary. Urquhart, and M'Cormack. and Misses Griffin, Mar.iorie Cleary, R Phillips, Carty, Castle. G. Pike, M. Hessah, V. Lamb, Marjorie Gumming, Crawford Crawshaw. Angela Hendry, Olive West, S. Reid. B. Reid.