PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22295, 22 June 1934, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mr and Mrs 11. Y. M'Master have left for Queenstown.

'Mis 3 Downie Stewart left during the week for Wellington.

Mrs Johnston is slaying with Mrs T, Black, of Timaru. .

Miss Betty Macdonald, of Invercargill, is on a holiday visit to Duncdin and Christcliureh.

Mire Elvira Wycherley left yesterday for a fortnight's holiday at her home in Palmerslon North.

Mrs P. M. Jopson, together with her two daughters? formerly of St. Hclier's Buv, Auckland, has taken up her permanent residence, at Rongotai, Welliugton.

Commissioner and Mrs Cunningham, commanders of the Salvation Army m New Zealand, are the guests of Mr and Mrs H. A. Ncwall, Norfolk street, St. Clair.

Leaving New Zealand by the Aorangi on Tuesday are Captain and Mrs Montague Poilev, of Auckland. Captain and Mrs Policy aj« making a holiday trip to England, via Canada, and intend to be' away from the Dominion until about the end of this year.'

The annual " bring-and-buy" sale to be held by the Coluinba College Parents Association in the Constance Hall, Columba College, this afternoon, will be opened by Miss Cargill. There will be cakes, cooked food, sweets, produce, flowers and plants, and fancywork etalls.

The Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Methodist Church, Hall, Queen's drive, on Tuesday. The speaker for the evening was Miss Jeffries, who recently returnee}, from Syria, and who rendered a vivid description of her evangelist work among the missions. A vote of thanks was passed by Mrs Leech.

* * * The many friends.of Miss Kathleen Browne, who has been studying advanced art in London for over .two years, will be pleased to learn that she is making great progress. She is now the possessor. Qt tJK koyal Society's diploma,.the examination for which she passed with honours; she also scored six first-class passesi and two second-class passes, and won two bronze medals—one for a portrait in oils and hfotto for a still-life study in charcoaj. These two honours were secured in a com petition in the Guildhall, which was open to the whole of the British Empire. Miss Browne before she left for England had been art mistress at the Westpor; Hig > School; the Collegiate'School, Wellington, and the, Diocesan School. Wr Girla Auckland, so she is naturally proud to posfes!f now an English teaching certificate. _ # _ - -v ju. A picturesque wedding was celebrated on Thursday week in the Roslyn Presbyterian Church, when Alison <r » u » b daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. M George, of Warau Roslyn was married Leslie lan, only sou of Mr and Mrs vy. A? Parton of Wellington Thamavriage ceremony was performed by the »ev. Dr Gumming, assisted by the Rev. U. A. MitchelV with Miss Williamson at the organ. The bridal gown was; of ivori X, cut on long, slender lines, an featured a cowl neck line, sleeves falling over the wrists, and a long, graceful train with a true lovers' knot embroidered in diamante. Her veO of soft tulle was worn over the face, held m place by a circlet of orange blossoms In her arm she carried a sheaf of white chrysanthemums, white heather, and maidenhair fern. The three bridesmaids were Miss Ethelwvn M'George (sister of the brute), Mis s Noel M'George (cousin), and Miss Effie Inglis, who were dressed alike in frocks of lime green lace over georgette to tone, with-caps, sashes, and shoes in a deeper shade of wind-swept velvet, and who carried sheafs of deep-toned Edith Cavell chrysanthemums. Lois Boddy. the tiny niece of the bride, acted as flower ■sir] wearing a dainty frock of lemon georgette, with an early Victorian posy of lemon primroses and green hydrangea blooms and a bandeau of the same flowers. The best man was Dr Owen Baton,, and the groomsmen Dr Murray M'George and Mr Jansen. Following the religious ceremony, a reception was held in the Somerset Lounge of the Savoy, where the guests were received by Mr and Mrs M George, the bride's mother wearing an ensemble of mulberry lace with hat and shoes to tone, and carrying a bouquet of hellebores in the. same shades. Later, when the birdal couple left by car for the north, the bride wore a frock of Burgundy velvet with a hat to tone, and a prey coat with mole collar and cuffs. The home of Dr and, Mrs Parton will be in Wellington.

The Charity Ball Supper Committee, is near the climax of its campaign to raise funds and is to be congratulated on the numbers attending the card party on Monday evening at the Vedic Cafe. Amongst those present were Mesdames R. Frisk, de Lautour, Lenihan, Bevis, Muirhead, Butell, W. Henaghan, Tilbury, Soilness. M'Veigh, Dunne, Carroll, Cavanagh, T. O'Sullivan. W. J. Crawford, Wilson, Coxhead, Webster, Chetwin, Lemon, Anthony, S. C. Gourley, W. Wilson, Beauchamp, Stark. Edwards, Page, .T. T. Grant, J. Ruth. Spiers, A. M. G. Christie, C. 0. Mathias, Kerr, Cantor, Sawcrs, A. E. Mill, 11. Merry, Leunon, Y. O'Connor, J. Airey, C. Mullins, E. M'Kenzie, J. B. Nichol, Forrester, Slnel, W. Rcg'erson, M. H. Dawson, Harty, J. B. Downes. J. "Hall. W. Porter, Hogan, Allan, Thomas, W. Jones, Gordon, and Eaton; Misses St. George, Hogan, Carroll. Cavanagh, Holden, Griffiths (2), Drumm (2), U. Whyte, Hennessy. E. Pollock, J. and A. Holloway, C. Clark, M. •Hessian, M, Thompson, A. M'Oready, M'Kenzie, B. Gallien, Dillon, Muldowney, M'QuiUan, H. Thomas, A. Paget, Lennon, Barr. Mullin (2), Kelleher, Aitkenhead, M. Evans, E. Lane, A. Gourley, K. Curran, M. O'Reilly, and J. P. Ward. The prize for the lucky score in bridge was won by Mrs G. Slue] and in 500 by Mrs W. Jones. On Wednesday night the Charity Ball Supper Committee met for the final meeting before the ball. The secretary. Mr J. Mooney, read details of goods and money in hand, and congratulated the president and members on their energy and good work. There is still much to do, but with such n band of workers the public is assured of the greatest return for material and money given in assistance. The Concert Chamber is to be enhanced with fresh flowers for supper. In the absence abroad of the Right Kev. Dr Whyte. his lordship the Right Rev. Dr Brodie, of Christchtirch, will preside. The committee's special thought for the first supper sitting is the debutantes' table. The General Committee of ladies in charge of theprcparat ion' and serving of supper consists of Mrs W. J. Crawford (president), Mesdames Rogorsou. E. L. White. W. Henaghan, W. .Tones, M'Veigh, W. Carroll, Clark, Ruth, Fames. J. Carroll, M. IT. Dawson, Mitchell, Siinpson, Webster, Mooney, Stafford, Dickson, Skinner, Gordon, Bodgcrs. Petitt. Hall, \V. Simpson; Hogan, Jfally, Allan, Fogarty, Stewart, Blancy. Brown. Richardson, Beauchamp, Calcy, Turnbull. T. Boyle. Trewerne, P. Wilson, Porter, Airey, J. B. Downes, and Howard, and Misses Mullin (2), Aitkenhead, Hennessy, Paget. St. George, M'Kenzie, White, Hamilton, Gallien, Fox, Thompson. Lynch, Howard. M. Downes, Thomas, M'QuiUan (2), Halpin, Kelleher, Hngan. and Morrissey.

Mrs W. A. Crawford has left on a visit to Auckland.

Mrs W. Maealister, of Invereargill, is spending a week iu Duncdin.

Miss R. Langlcy, of Auckland, left on Tuesday on her return to the north.

Miss L. Sullivan, York place, will leave next month by the Niagara from Auckland as a delegate on the education section of the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference, .to be held, in Honolulu in August.

Mrs M. Bain was hostess at a bridge party of four tables at the Otago Women's Club on Saturday evening as a farewell to Mrs R. Moffat, who is leaving here to reside in Wellington. Mrs J. Loudon and Mrs J. R. Blues were the prize-winners.

Mrs -Norton Oram gave a iea party at the Otago Women's Club yesterday morning in honour of Mrs Crammond, of Wellington. There were also present Mesdames Peterson, Hudson, Ringland. Anderson, and M'Millan, and Miss C. Black.

Ou Tuesday a delightful little evening was given by Miss Amy Inder at her resi : deuce, Driver's road, Maori Hill, in honour of Miss Greta Stevenson, who will shortly make her departure for England. Those present included Misses Inder (2), G. Stevenson, I Petrie, I. Smith, and L. Davidson, and' Messrs L. Divers, D. Divers, Mervyn Baker, C. E. Smith, C. C. Benzoni, H. Smith, and W. Davidson.

* * * The Roslyn branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Roslyn Presbyterian Church Hall on Tuesday. Mrs G. W. Reid presided over an excellent attendance. The members were privileged to listen to Mr Aikman, of tho Roslyn Woollen Mills, who gave an interesting and instructive talk on "Textiles." During the afternoon Mrs Ellis sang " The Spinning Wheel" to the delight of everyone. Mrs Reid proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Ellis and Mr Aikman.

The quarterly meeting of the Provincial Committee of the League of Mothers was held in the Y.M.C.A. board room yesterday morning. Mrs W. A.' Ross presided. Before proceeding with the usual business, reference was made to bereavementg sustained by two members, those present standing in silence. Mrs G. W. Reid reported that the scheme arranged by city branches for distributing flowers to' the Dunedin Hospital was working well, two branches each month being responsible for this. The linkg with the Scottish Mothers' Union were reported, two Otago branches having recently bad letters from their respective links, while another branch was awaiting fpr a link to be formed. Presidents spoke enthusiastically of the activities of their branches.

The Methodist Church, Waimate, was beauitf ully decorated by friends of the bride for the marriage of Isabella, daughter of Mr 8 A- F y all > Merrivale, Willowbridge, and Robert, son of the late Mr and Mrs R. W. Webster, of Kirkby, England. The service was performed by the Rev. W. F. Nichol. Miss Veitch presided at the organ. Entering the church with her brother, Mr John Fyall, the bride looked graceful in a gown of ivory velvet cut. on classical lines, with her long tulle veil' becomingly arranged and held in place with a circlet of orange bosßoms. To complete her toilet, she carried a sheaf of lemon chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. She was attended by her two sisters, Misses and Gladys Fyall, who wore frocks of green and lemon soft satin with shoes to tone, and carried sheafs of bronze chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Mr David Fyall attended the bridegroom as best man. During the signing of the register Miss Betty Pardy, Timaru, sang "0 Perfect , Love." After the .ceremony Airs A. Fyall, assisted by her two daughters, Mrs G. I. Gibb and Mr s , J. B. Kearton. of Christchurch, received the guests at her residence, Willowbridge. Later, the happy couple left for the North Island.

The North Dunedin Salvation Army Hall was the scene of a pretty wedding recently, when Christina Elsie, youngest daughter of Commandant and Mrs Hill, of Auckland, was married to Richard Harold, eldest son of Mr and Mrs RBetting, of Gladstone road, \North-East Valley. The service was conducted by Staff-captain Nelson, and Mrs W. Dunbar presided at the organ. The hall was attractively decorated for the occasion with pink and gold chrysanthemums, and the bride made a charming picture as she entered with her father. Her gown of ivory crepe satin was made on classic lines moulded to the knees and flaring from there to the ground. The lovely tulle veil formed a long train, and was held in place by a halo of orange blossoms. A shower bouquet of chrysanthemums and freczias completed a dainty toilet. The bridesmaid, Miss Jean Murray, of Christchurch, wore a pretty frock of salmon pink windswept satin with velvet coatee to tone. A dainty halo of natural chrysanthemums worn high on the head matched her shower bouquet. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. Botting as best man, and the ushers' duties were ably carried out by Mr E. Jackson and Mr S. Botting. Dunns the signing of the register the solo "Jude's Consecration Hymn " was sung.by Mrs E. Jackson, sister of the bride.. Following the religious ceremony, a reception was held in the O.K. Cafe, where the guests were received by Mrs E. Jackson and Mrs R. Botting. After the breakfast, the evening was spent in games and musical and elocutionary items, songs being rendered by Mr E. Botting and recitations by Captain Rodgers. Amid showers of confetti, the happy couple left by car for their wedding tour of the West Coast nnd Sounds. The bride travelled in a blue swagger coat over a smart checked tweed frock with stitched hat to match.

Miss A. G. Sinclair, late of Messrs Brown, Ewing, and Co., left yesterday on a visit to Honolulu.

Mr and Mrs H. K. Wilkinson left yesterday, en route to. Honolulu, where they intend to spend a few weeks.

Miss -A. Hanning, of " lledgchope," Invereargill, broke her journey at Dunedin on her way to Christchurch, Misa Leila Rice, of Wyndham, is the guest of Miss Billie Mitchell, Queen street.

■ The annual meeting of the ladies' section of the Roslyn Bowling Club was held iu the pavilion. The election of officebearers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs E. Mullenger; vice-presidents, Mrs A. Chisman and Mrs J. 11. Thomson; secretary, Mrs G. T. Dennis (re-elected); treasurer, Mrs' W. H. Thomson (reelected); committee —Mrs W. A. Wilkinson (ex officio), and Mesdames A. F. Anderson, C. J. Wilkinson, H. Davidson, C. Sinclair, and C. E. H. Wilson; delegate to centre, Mrs E. Mullenger (re-elected); and selectors' —Mesdames A. F. Anderson, A. J. Allen, and C. Sinclair. >

The annual meeting of the North-East Valley Ladies' Bowling Club was held on Tuesday, Mrs E. W. Bruce presiding over a good attendance. The following officebearers were elected:—'President, Mrs I. Grant; vice-presidents, Mesdames O'Connell and Gemmell; secretary, Mrs Ansell. treasurer, Mrs Keates; General Committee —Mesdames Vivian and Hands and Miss A. Gray; sole selector, Miss M. Gray; Club Tie Committee—Mesdames Colbert, Wright, and Pettit; delegate to 0.L.8.A., Mrs Rigby. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was accorded the retiring committee and a. special vote of thanks to Mrs Bruce for the afternoon tea she provided.

The Ex-girls' High School Club met last Monday in the Women's Club Rooms, where "Miss Allan presided over a large .gathering of members. . During the evening Dr S. Sinclair made a few remarks upon the report of the National Council of Women and upon some of the remits put forward at the conference in Christchurch. The feature of the evening was the play reading arranged by Miss Jean Ballarjl. The plays were Baine's "Rosalind," read by Misses Gwen Smith, Jean Ballard, Margaret Matheson, irnd Lucy Morton; "Fear," by a New Zealand writer (V. Sarguse), read by Misses Gertie Orlowski, Joyce Cooper, Gwen Smith, and Nancy Nimmo; and " The Conflict," by C. V. M'Cauley, read by Misses Elsie Armstrong, Bernice Malcolm, Bessie Cairns, Lilian M'Carthy, and Moana Green.

The St. Clair Women's Club met on Monday night, the president (Mrs W. J. Williams) being in the chair. The entertainment of members on this occasion had been arranged by Mrs J. R. Bode, who produced her original operetta, "An Egyptian Fantasia," and is to be congratulated on her efforts. The setting of the stage was in itself a feature of the evening. Tall pillars, incense, Eastern drapings and a background portraying a brilliant moonlit scene, together with the picturesque costumes of the performers, added greatly to the performance. The programme opened with a short scene in which a crystal-gazer (played by Mrs L. Withers) read the future for a Spanish lady (Mrs J. R. Bode). This forewarning was the plot of the operetta. The crystal-gazer told how the lady would visit Egypt, there be taken into the harem of the- Sultan, but would afterwards be rescued by her Spanish lover. Two tableaux then followed, Miss Rhoda Brooks delighting her audience with an Egyptian dance with drum accompaniment played by Mrs G. W. Ferens. The opening scene of the story was that of a slave market, in which the,. Spanish lady, her two attendants and an Egyptian slave were bought by the Sultan (Mrs F. L. Lawrence). "Sahara" was sung by the entire company, after which Miss May Brook rendered the solo "The Slave Song." Vocal • solos were also given by Mrs J, R. Bode, " Marcheta " and " Speak to Me of Love"; Mrs F. L. Lawrence, "The Desert Song" and "One Alone"; Miss Dorrie Thomson, "In a Little Spanish Town"; Miss May Brook, " VVithin the Sphinx's Shade"; and Miss Rhoda Brooks, "The Lotus Flower." A Spanish dance was given by Mrs Bode. The Egyptian ballet comprised Misses Dorrie Thomson, Rhoda Brooks, and May Brook, Mesdames Douglas Paine, J. R. Bode, and Miss Olive Quartermain forming the Spanish ballet. The following choruses were sung: —" Love Songs of the Nile," "Egyptland," "Land of Spain," "Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold," and "Song of the Nile." Mrs Charles Thomson, who acted as accompanist throughout the evening, played "La Paloma," with castanet accompaniment. Others assisting were Mesdames G. H. Green and E. H. Ombler, both playing the part of'wives of the Sultan. Mrs H. Humphreys, on behalf of members, proposed a hearty vote of thanks'to Mrs Bodet»and the ladies assisting her for a very enjoyable programme. . ■ - s

The Otago Aero Club, which was the first .aero club formed in New Zealand, held its seventh anniversary ball on Wednesday night in the Tudor Hall. There wae a large number of dancers, special decbrationa with t the club's emblem prominently exhibited, drawing forth much admiration. Mr and Mrs H. L. Paterson received the guests in the lounge, which was cosily warmed by a huge log fire. A flashlight photograph was taken at an appropriate time. The winners of the zero-hour competition proved to be Mr and Mrs 6. W. Lane, who receive from the club a free flight over the city. The winners of the first lucky spot competition were Mrs Warren Johnston and Mr» S. G. Scoular, and of the second Miss M'Clusky and Mr Davis, each of whom will also receive a similar flight. Among. those present were Major J. M'Pherson, 0.8. E. (representing the military forces) and Mrs M'Pherson, Commander E. P. Watson (naval services) and Miss Watson, the latter wearing red satin; Lieutenant-colonel Falconer (Re* turned Soldiers' Association) and Mrs Falconer, the latter in blue satin; Mr and Mrs H. L. Paterson, the latter in rose pink satin; Mesdames W. D. Taylor, figured crepe de chine; J. Kerr, black chifl'on velvet; P, 0. Smellje, parma satin; E. G. Ol'scn, tomato red sand crepe; Haddon Smith, red georgette <ind lace: W. Johnstone, green and white crinkly crepe; H. V. La wry, black ring velvet; 11. W. Kirkby, cream crinkly crepe; Spencer E. Scoular, saxe blue crinkly crepe: J. H. Duncan, black cire satin; J. H. Penrose, black and pale pink lace; S. P, Cameron, ice blue satin; J. B. Deaker, red satin; P. Braham, white satin; G. Lane, white satin; Love, black velvet; L. M'lndoe, embossed lace; W. H. Shepperd, black velvet with white; P. Bundle, pink ensemble; A. C. Laiug, red sand crepe; Misses May Mathesoi), black ring velvet: Lillith Lamb, blue windswept satin; May Neilson, wine lace; B. Asher, black ring velvet-X. Waterlich, cherry georgette; Dorothy Bremner, black net over silver; Eileen Austin, white satin: G. Pike, black chiffon velvet; Tess O'Neill, cream velvet; M. M'Cluskey, primrose satin; M. M'Cormiek, white angel skin lace; Daisy M'Farlaue, green satin; Helen Paterson, white and black satin; Doreen Bannatyne, pink lace; Ngaire Williams, blue satin; Rita Holmes, white satin; Cecil White, red lace and net; M. Spence, white French crepe; Helen M'Vay, black ring velvet; Margaret Annan (Clyde), flame ring velvet: and Mavis Baird. rose pink taffeta; and Messrs W. D. Taylor. J. Fleming, 0. Faslicr, J. Bannatyne, Rowe. E. Cleavin, P. 0. Smellie, E. G. Olsen.W. Johnstone, H. V. Lawry. IT. W. Kirkby, S. Scoular, J. TI. Duncan, 0. Foote, J. IT. Penrose, S. P. Cameron, J. B. Deaker, P. Braham, G, Lane, Love, L, MncTndoo, W. 11. Shepperd, P. Bundle, A. C. Laing, R. L. Smith. J. IT. Fleming, T. 0. Tail, 1. IT. Stevenson. Davidson. IT. M'Kinlav, 1). Rutherford, K. Mitchell, S. 0. Scoular, Dickson. IT. Smith, D. Campbell. B. Clreensl.ide, D. Styclie. Anderson. F. Hall. StevPiw. Cassou, Cooke, AV. Allen and Lloyd Hunter.

Recent guests at Woods's Private Hotel were:—Mr and Mrs Grant, Mr and Mrs Binnie (Christchurch), Mr Wheaton (Timaru), Mr Dunkirk, Miss Wylie, Mr Miller, Mr Butts, Mr and Mrs Williams (Oamaru), Mr T. Ross (Waimate), Mr Tubman (Roxburgh), Mr C. Malthus, Mr L. Ross (Hillgrove), Mr F. Noone (Waikouaiti), Mr C. Noone (Poolburn), Mr Simpson (Gore), Messrs . Dawson (2) Middlemarch), Mr and Mrs N. M'Kay° (Clydevale), Mr Eadie (Lawrence), Mr Neville (Moa Creek), Mr J. Christie (Warepa), Mrs MtNamara (Rarifurly), Mr Waddell (Garston), Miss Paterson, Mr Gott (Miller's Flat), Messrs J. and W. N. Melton (Popotunoa), Mr M'Donald (Waipori), Mr M'Knight (Palmerston), Mr and Mrs J. Coyle (Kyeburn), Miss Maxwell (Invercargill).

The guest of honour at a party held in the Strand Tea Rooms, Oamaru, was Miss Gweneth* Kirkwood, who celebrated her coming-of-age in the company of her friends. The evening was spent in dancing interspersed with a duet by Misses E. and J. Hooper, a solo by Mr W. Restall, juu., and a recitation by Mr J. Muller. The music was supplied by Mr E. Grimmen, an extra being played by Miss It. Campbell. The duties of ,M.C. were -carried out by Mr P. Davis. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs Kirk* wood, Mr and Mrs Hooper, Mr and Mrs Murray, Misses G. Kirkwood, C. Kirkwood, fil. Kirkwood, F. Easton, D. M'Kone, D. Padkiu, L. Padkin. R. Campbell, M. Robertson, D. Miles, K. Shirkey, I. Sauhders-Loderm, M. Hill, R. Wilson, E. Hooper, J. Hooper, I. Grant, M. Grant. Betty Brown, Messrs S. Anderson, J. Muller, J. Easton. W. Restall, J. Anderson, P. Davis, J. Davis, E. Gillespie, W. Butters, S. Bates. R. Hill, A. Hill, D. Fricker, D. ' Nimmo, T. Markham, G. M'Kenzie, and A. Paterson.