PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22397, 19 October 1934, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs R. R. Grigor, o£ Balclutha, is the guest of Mrs J. H. Inglis, of Timaru.

Miss Cropp is the guest of the Misses Jacobson, Akaroa.

Mrs H. W. Wilkins is spending a short holiday with her daughter, Mrs R. D. Waller, Akaroa.

Mrs G. Weston is on a visit from England and is the guest of her mother, Mrs Scott, Wales street, Roslyn.

Mrs Batchelor is staying with her daughter, Mr ß Harold Elworthy, of Craigmore, Timaru.

Mrs R. Dawson Welsh, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs C. R. Paterson, of Timaru, has left for Wellington.

Miss Mary Reeves, who was the guest of Miss Helen Kerr, Belmont, Cave, is staying with Mrs C. L. Orbell, Pentlow.

Mr and Mrs T. E. Armitage and Mrs H. W. Morris, of Wanganui, who have been the guests of their sisters, the Misses Helps and Mrs Evans, of Dunedin, for the past fortnight, will leave by car to-morrow on their return.

The Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, and, though, unfortunately, the speaker of the evening was unable to attend, a happy and informal time was spent by all present.

A spring flower show, hitherto one of the most popular annual events of the Otago Women’s Chib year, is to be held by the Gardening Circle at the club this afternoon. Some wonderful blooms have been collected and a successful show is' anticipated.

The following guests registered at the Hermitage during the past week:—Sir Arnold and Lady Theila, South Africa: Mr W. P. Thompson, Hongkong; Mr C. Mackay, Melbourne; Mr and Mrs W. C. Barray, Wellington; Mr C. S. Hopkirk, Wallaceville; Mr and Mrs Treseder and Mr C. W. Blair, Christchurch; Mr and Mrs C. V. Dayus, Dunedin; Mrs M. A. Raymond, Miss R. Ashman, Mr W. Scott, and Mr and Mrs G. Millar, Timaru; Mr and Mrs E. E. Broad and Mrs K. M. Royds, Invercargill; and Mr J. Craig, Fairlie.

** * s A pleasant evening was spent in the 0. K. Cafe on Wednesday, the occasion being the break-up party of the Ladies’ National Reserve. M.R.C. The president (Miss H. M'Coll) welcomed members, after which an enjoyable time was spent playing trump whist. Miss N. Knowles securing the prize. This was followed by the presentation of the club’s cups and trophies. During the evening Mrs A. Boyd took the opportunity of presenting Mrs Bradley with a piece of Shelly china as a token of members’ appreciation for her work as coach.

Mrs Knight, the nurse who has been in charge of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose since their birth, has become the leading light in a club for the “Nannies of Mayfair.” Once a week about 600 members of the “Nannie’s Cot Guild ” meet at a quiet little London restaurant, when .their charges are in bed and asleep, and talk over the charitable work they do for the fqmous Royal Free Hospital. They devise ways and means of raising money for the pots they have endowed at this hospital. Such a splendid idea!

A pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs Johnstone, Lanark street, Mosgiel, to bid “bon voyage” to Mrs M. A. Wallace, of Clinton, who is leaving shortly for Arbroath, Scotland. Mrs Wallace, jun., and Mrs Johnston were joint hostesses. Among those present were Mesdames Wallace, sen., Carson, Kelly (Clinton), Gladwin (Clinton), Leslie, Logan, Haigh. Holland, Hitchon (Milton), Smeaton, Wallace, and Owens, and Misses Bagshaw, Muir, Sturrock, Haigh, Prain, and Gladwin.

■ Miss Cathie Hamilton, who is to be a December bride, was entertained on Monday evening last by Miss Jean Farley at her residence in Highgate at a delightful kitchen evening. Several . amusing competitions were held, and Mrs T. Irvine rendered solos. The guest of the evening received many useful utensils for her new home. Among those present were Mesdames Hunter, Irvine, Claridge, Prehble, Gibson, O’Callagliah, and Norman, and Misses Blyth, Cook, Mitchell, Watt, Raitt, Duncan, Anderson, Dawson, McLennan, M'Kenzie, Hardie, and Smith (3)..

The Dunedin Juvenile Operatic Society is presenting “ Alice in Toyland ” in the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-morrow afternoon. Some artistic costumes are to be worn by thd young performers—the dolls in green silk frocks, with pink hats, pink organdie sashes,, and pink socks; the queen of the dolls in white organdie; Dean,Doll; Golliwog in striped trousers, and tail coat; teddy bear in soft brown fur; dancing sailor; Dolly Vardch in pink satin and poke bonnet; carnival costumes; gipsies; Russians; and Santa Claus in his scarlet and long white beard. Alice wears white satin pyjamas and a white dressing jacket trimmed with swansdown, and her- mother appears in an orange velvet evening frock. Over 50 children are taking part, and Miss Muriel Ea'gar is the producer. * * # Although the legal status of a Chinese woman has in past -centuries been low (said Miss Moncrieff on Tuesday afternoon at the at home ” arranged by the Y.W.C.A.), she. has been powerful behind the scenes. As examples of this disregard for the importance of women, the following odes were quoted:— When a son is horn Let him sleep in the bed; Clothe him with fine dress And give him jades to play with. How lordly his cry is! Mav he grow to wear crimson' 'And be the lord of the clan and the tribe. • When a daughter is born Let her sleep on the ground; Wrap her iii common wrappings And give her broken tiles for her playthings. May she have no faults nor virtues of her own; - May she well attend to food and wine, i And bring no discredit to her parents! Nevertheless instances have been known of outstanding women in political, literary, educational and archaeological circles as well as famous mothers all down the centuries. The following by a Chinese scholar shows that the value of education for women has been recognised:— The gentlemen of to-day who educate their sons and ignore the instruction of their daughters have failed to understand the proper relationship between the sexes. According to tradition the boys arc taught to read books at the age of eight ‘ and will have acquired some knowledge by the age of 15. May we not do the same thing for the girls ? "Amusing extracts from lessons for women were read showing the restrictions usual in the upbringing of a gentlewoman. From such a background has developed the modern Chinese woman—well-informed, vivacious, mentally alert, capable, and charming.

Miss Florrie Blyth, who has been, visiting her mother, Mrs A. T. Blyth, Mornington, will return to Wellington tomorrow. # ' # * Mrs Colin Speight, who has been spending a few days on tour, will return to her home at “ Wetherhills,” Ohai, tomorrow. , * * * Mrs Guy Matheson gave a young people’s dance at her residence on Tuesday evening to celebrate the coming of age of her sister, Miss Celia Leathwick, of Christchurch. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs R. Fraser, Misses Althea Morton, Patricia Fleming, Nola Duncan, Margaret Gray, Ruth Somerville and Virginia Lee; _ and Messrs Reeves, Neill, Eolton, Philman-Holmes, Fitzgerald, Anderson, and Falconer.

A garden party in aid of the Dunedin Citizens’ Day Nurseries is to be held on Saturday afternoon, November 17, at the residence of Mr and Mrs Arthur D. Hudson, Musselburgh Rise. There will be stall and competitions, and the ship ling for admission will include afternoon tea.

The members, of the Musselburgh Rise Home Economics Group entertained Mrs Keith Cameron and Mrs Leary at afternoon tea in the Tudor Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Cannon (president) acting as hostess. The two guests were each presented with > dress sprays of yellow tulips and freesias as a mark of appreciation of the year's help to the group. The tables were tastefully decorated with gaily coloured tulips.

Princess Elizabeth, is fast becoming an excellent little needlewoman. Sewing lessons were added to her other studies a few months ago (says an exchange). She has just finished stitching a pink linen bag for herself, and now she insists on taking it everywhere with her, even if she has only a handkerchief .to put inside. Tile Queen, who is very clever with her .needle, takes a great interest in Princess Elizabeth’s efforts, and has given her a very attractive' little sewing cabinet. It is an old Chinese box of green and gold lacquer which her Majesty discovered in a Sussex antique shop. She had it fitted with a tray, and under this, in the bottom of the box, four compartments were made for holding cottons. Of course, Princess Elizabeth was enchanted with such a pretty present, and it now occupies the place of honour in her schoolroom. G AMBLING WITH LIFE. • The use, of unreliable germicides is fraught with greatest danger. The safest and the most highly approved antiseptic and germicide is Cyllin. The official approval Cyllin has received for use in Maternity Hornes is its best recommendation. Efficiency unaffected by soap or exposure. “ Cyllin for Safety.” 2oz bottles Is 4d and 4oz bottles 2s, from all chemists. Advt.

Wh en the Port Chalmers W.C.T.U. last met Mrs G. F. Miranis, president, presided. Mrs Reginald Annan, missionary from Ethiopia, gave an interesting address, touching on the various aspects of his work. His remarks on the drink amongst the natives were of particular interest to the union. A native could not become a member of a Christian church without signing as a tetotaller and non-smoker. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. In connection with the Dominion temperance examination award certificates were presented to Rene Ledgerwood and Elsie Storm gaining second and ninth place respectively. Miss MTherson rendered two vocal solos, and Mrs Tresidder a recital, all much enjoyed.

The members of the Douglas Social Credit Movement were entertained by the Portobello Study Circle of the movement to a birthday party to celebrate their inauguration as a study circle two years ago. The guests, numbering 300 m all, were received by Mrs MacDonald, assisted by Mr and Mrs M'Carthey. During the evening the guests, seated in a tastefully-decorated hall, listened to a series of items by well-known artists. Mr M'Carthey and Miss King spoke, ami the former made use of the opportunity to present to Mr MacDonald (leader of the circle) and his wife a pair of beautifullycarved chairs, as a mark of appreciation for their untiring efforts for the cause of Social Credit. Tributes were also paid to other members of the MacDonald family. Shortly after supper, the floor was cleared and the younger members of the party concluded an enjoyable evening by dancing. ___

The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. was held on Monday, Mrs Aslin presiding over a good attendance of' meiVibers. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs Aslin; vice:presidents—Mesdames Fairbairn, Ritchie, and Walker; secretary, Miss A. M. Ross; treasurer, Mrs Pinfold; committee—Mesdames Arthur, Chapman, Howell, Miller, Salmond, and Stinson. In a happy little speech Mrs Aslin thanked members for her re-election to the office of president, speaking of the pleasure she derived from co-operating with her enthusiastic fellowworkers. The vice-presidents spoke m similar strain. The, general secretary, Mr D. Miller, spoke briefly on matters financial, thanking the auxiliary for valuable assistance throughout the year, and expressing pleasure at the fine spirit shown by all in the endeavour to brighten the lives of young men and hoys. Members spoke in appreciative terms of the enjoyable garden party -held on Saturday at the residence of Mr and Mrs James Hogg, to whom the auxiliary owed a debt of gratitude.

On Wednesday evening, at St. Paul s Cathedral, the marriage took place ot Sheila Kathleen, youngest daughter or Mrs M. Neilson and the late Mr Neilson, of Dunedin, and Eric Howard, son of Mr A. H. Murray and the late Mrs Murray, of Christchurch. Misses Billie Mitchell and Mary Jolly were; bridesmaids, and Messrs Edward Ottrey and Deans Ritchie best man and groomsman respectively. The service was conducted by Dean Cruickshank. The bride wore a simple but effective gown of white crinkly crepe made with a cowl neckline and lace on the gores of the skirt, and a tulle veil worn over the face and finished with a head-band of orange blossom. She carried lemon tulips and white narcissi. Miss Mitchell was in a frock of ice blue crinkly crepe with hat and accessories to tone, and a sheaf of shaded pink tulips in her arm, and Miss Jolly in dusky pink crinkly crepe with matching hat and accessories and a sheaf df shaded purple tulips. Later a reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs F. W. Mitchell, Queen street, where Mrs Mitchell, wearing a gown of black lace and carrying shaded anemones, and Mrs Neilson, in black marocain, with a bouquet df polyanthus and camelias received the guests. The house was charmingly arranged with flowers —lceland poppies in the drawing room and large vases of mixed tulips in the dining room, the table itself being shaded by a large wedding bell over a wedding cake topped by a spray ot clematis. Later Mr and Mrs Murray left on their wedding tour, the bride wearing a brown swagger suit and hat to match and a brown fur coat. Their future home will be in Dunedin. ♦* t *

An event of more than usual interest, a victory ball, was held in the Miller’s Flat Hall on Thursday week, to celebrate the many successes gained during the past season by the various sporting bodies in Miller’s Flat. Some 200 persons from all parts of the district were present, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The hall was tastefully decorated, the local colours, blue and black, being well featured. Football goal posts, _ hockey goal posts and sticks, in artistic paper designs, adorned the walls, and numerous cups, banners, and medals were on exhibition. During the evening Mr T. Dunlay, president of the Tuapeka Ladies Hockey Association, congratulated the Miller’s Flat ladies hockey team on wanning the hockey banner for 1934. He spoke to some length of the success the players had gained, stating there were three Miller’s Flat players in the Central Otago representative team which played in the Dominion hockey tournament at Christchurch this year, and on behalf of his association he wished specially to thank all members of that team for their good work, good behaviour on the tour and for the esteem they had added to the already much respected Central Otago Ladies’ Hockey Association. Regarding the victories of the Miller’s Flat football team, he said nobody grudged the members their win; they played the game fairly, were good winners and also good losers. He considered their team this year was the best they had fielded for many years, and attributed the win to the fact that they played with good combination between backs and forwards. In conclusion, he expressed his pleasure at being asked to present the Ladies’ Hockey Banner, and in handing it .to the captain (Miss Edith Arnott) wshed her team every success in the coming years. Miss Arnott, in a few well chosen words, suitably responded. Mr J. Riacb then explained why the hall had been held, and, congratulating the Miller’s Flat sports clubs on their many achievements in the past year, presented the junior football team with the silver cups won at the South Tuapeka and the, Tuapeka seven-a-side tournaments. Mr R. Wilson, a former player and secretary of the club, who has now left this district, but was present that night, was presented with a goldmounted fountain pen in appreciation of his services to the club over the past few years. A large and varied programme of dances was proceeded with under the capable control of Messrs K. Campbell and S. Macdonald. The following is a list of names of some, of those present:— Mesdames J. Sheeliy, jun., wearing lemon satin; J. S. Macdonald, black and lemon satin; R. Woodhouse, violet georgette over satin; C. Woodhouse, black lace and georgette; S. Willocks, checked taffeta; F. Macdonald, misty blue satin; J. Paterson, pink satin; T. M'Arthur, pink georgette; M. Stevenson, black satin; 11. Paterson, blue celanese; T. Dunlay, green floral georgette; W. Morton, blue crepe de chine; M. Mudge,' black satin; J- Riach, black celanese, gold trimmed; J. Walker, black satin, relieved with white; L. Miller, black satin, trimmed with red; T. Stockdill, navy and white; R. A. Adams, green silk marocain; N. Campbell, silver and black celanese; T. M'Keuzie, green satin: and A. Hughan, floral silk voile; and Misses G. Mosley, amber georgette; M. Treacy, white georgette with red; J. Hesson, flor’al taffeta; E. Alexander, floral organdie; N. Shaw, orange satin; A. Robertson, green velvet; T. Todd, floral angel skin, G. Hughes, satin and silver lame; R. Hughes, satin and silver lame; A. Hughes, satin and silver lame; P. M'Clelland, green floral georgette; P. M'Kcnzie, floral georgette- A. M'Kenzie, red velvet; M. Hosic, black satin; D. Wilson, black satin; A. Kleeber, blue satin; I. Campbell, salmon georgette; O. Campbell, black lace, red trimmings; R. Campbell, helio. crinkly crepe; J. M'Phee, check taffeta; M. Sheeliy, frilled frock, green and white; M. M'Clelland, green georgette; M. Campbell, black lace; M. M'Hardy, claret silk velvet; E. Arnott, pink satin; E. Weaver, green satin beaute; D. Herd, salmon pink crepe de' chine; D. Topham, coral taffeta; G. Riach, floral silk voile; S. Dunlop, green satin; J. Stringer, blue rayon; S. Hall, black crinkly crepe; E.M'Leod, red satin; L. Riach, blue frock; E. Moir, pale green marocain; A. M'Donald, blue voile; A. Strachan, pink taffeta: D. Bain, blue sand crepe; T. Dunlay, floral organdie; R. Graham, blue silk voile; E. Graham, pink satin; M. Hughan, blue taffeta; M. Hughan, green satin; R. M'Corkindale, blue satin; E. Hall, wine satin; M. Anderson, floral georgette; R. Wilson, pink georgette; J. Wilson, black silk velvet; J. Meyer, biscuit satin; and E. Parker, blue satin.

Mr and Mrs T. M'Crorie have left for a few weeks’ holiday in Roxburgh.

Mrg Sloan Brown and Mrs Edmond J. Smith were joint hostesses at a bridge party given at the Otago Women’s Club yesterday afternoon .in honour of Mrs Plowman, of Sydney, Mrs Smith’s guest.

¥ ¥ * The engagement is announced of Elizabeth Sybil, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. E. Montgomerie, of St. John’s Hill’, Wanganui, and Frank Barnard, younger son of the Rev. A. and Mrs Wingfield, of St. Hilda.

>!< « * The engagement is announced of Elisabeth, only daughter of Mrs A. W. Morris, of Christchurcu, and the late Mr A. W. Morris, of Dunedin, and Dr Henry E. W. Roberton, youngest son of Dr and Mrs Ernest Roberton, of Auckland.

Prior to her marriage Miss Ruth Robertson,, of Oamaru, has been the guest of honour at several delightful functions. Last Thursday week Mrs W. and Miss E. M'Quade were hostesses at a gift afternoon, and on Tuesday evening Miss Dora Miller was the hostess at a pantry evening. At both of these functions Miss Robertson was the recipient of numerous and useful gifts.

Sfc Sj! Our London correspondent, writing on September 7, says that Mrs and Miss Goyen are having a very happy time in England, and are greatly enjoying their various tours. Mrs Goyen is keeping wonderfully well, and is going about everywhere. Next week they, with Mrs Winsbury White, Miss Marion Goyen, and two New Zealand friends, intend starting off for a motor car tour through England to Scotland, returning via Cumberland and the English lakes. On November 10 Mrs and Miss Goyen will leave for Aden, where the marriage of Miss Marion Goyen to Mr Eric Sholto Parker will take place; he is now stationed at Aden. After the wedding Mrs and Miss Goyen will'resume their homeward journey, via Melbourne; there they will stay with friends before continuing on to Dunedin.

Recent guests at Wood’s Private Hotel were: Mr de Lautour and Mrs Davidson (Queenstown), Mrs and Miss Gilbert (Timnru), Miss Hoddinott and Mr O’Neill (Auckland), Messrs Mollison (2), Master Mollison, Mr Alexander and Miss Alexander (2, Oamaru), Mr Pickering and Mr M'Lean (Middlemarch), Mrand Mrs Davies (Kiversdale), and Mr J. Beattie (Kokonga), Mr Cooney (Alexandra), Mr Sheat (Milton), Miss Aitchieon (Gore), Mr Simpson (Queenstown), Mr Humphries (Arrowtown), Mr" J. Christie (Warepa), Mrs Connolly (Hydel, Mr Maloney (CentraL Otago), Mrs Birtles (Dunedin), and Mr P. A. Martin and Mr F. Fitzgerald (Invercargill). * « *

The president and members of the Senior Activities Council of the Young Women’s Christian Association gave a Chinese dinner in the , Y.W.C.A. Hal! on Wednesday evening in honour of Miss A. M. Moncrieff. The hall, arranged with Chinese lanterns and decorations, and set with long tables bearing Chinese bowls and dishes, looked very attractive, especially when several hostesses and officials appeared in Chinese costumes among the guests. Miss Caskie welcomed those present, and presented a bouquet to Mias Moncrieff. who. in a speech of reply, gave a delightful talk on Chinese etiquette. Chinese meals and wedding feasts. _ and the position of business and professional women in China. Dinner was then served and eaten with chopsticks and tea drunk from little bowls. The evening, besides its enjoyable nature, was very educational and greatly appreciated by those present.

A pretty wedding was solemnised in First Church on Tuesday, October 9, when Elizabeth Elenore, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Harraway, of Kuri Bush, w r as united in matrimony to Robert William, second son of the late Mr and Mrs J. W. Phemister, of Dunedin. The Rev. Alan Stevely officiated. The bride made a pretty picture as she entered the church with her brother, Mr Bruce Harraway. She was attended by her sister, Miss Doreen Harraway, Mr G. Mackny carrying out the duties of best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Wilford Tea Gardens, where Mrs Harraway, the bride’s mother, received the guests, assisted by the bridegroom s sister, Miss J. Phemister. Later, amidst showers of confetti, the happy couple left by car for the north, the bride travelling in a smart French brown and fawn ensemble,' with chic fawn bat and accessories to tone.

In order to celebrate the coming of age of her daughter Thora, Mrs M. James, of Middleraarch, entertained some GO guests at 3 party. The guests were received by Mrs James, who wore a nigger brown marocain frock, and Miss Thora, who looked smart in pale blue georgette. An enjoyable programme had been arranged for the evening, the following items being contributed Highland fling and tap dance by Mr D. Welch; song, by Mr W. Jefferies; and duet, by Messrs W. Garrett and W. Jefferies. Mr A. Matheson delighted everyone with the bagpipes. After supper the birthday cake (the present of Miss James’s godmother, Mrs G. M'Donald, of Timaru) was brought in, and Mrs M'Donald proposed the toast of Miss James. Mr Victor James, on behalf of his sister, suitably replied. Dancing was again resumed, a “lucky spot” waltz being won by Mr and Mrs Gorinski, and a mystery train waltz by Miss Burgess and Mr A. Pearce.

Balclutha people were largely represented at the wedding of Miss Winifred Evelyn Bona M'Kenzie, of Balclutha, and Mr William Anderson, of Dunedin, and formerly Balclutha, which took place at the Presbyterian Church, Musselburgh, on Tuesday afternoon. The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs John M'Kenzie, of Rosebank, Balclutha, and Mr Anderson is a son of the late Mr and Mrs Anderson, of Kurow. The ceremony was conducted by the pastor of the church (the Rev. Mr Taylor). The bride, who was tastefully gowned in ivory satin and lace, wore a long tulle veil, held in position with a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and maiden hair fern. She was attended by Mie s Edna Edwards, wearing a pretty green lace dress and a large green picture hat, and carrying a bouquet of yellow tulips. The bride was given away by her father. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Don Ballantyne. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Strand Salon, where the bride’s mother received the guests attired in a navy blue costume, with hat to match. Seventy guests were present.The future home of the young people will be in Roslyn. After the reception Mr and Mrs Anderson left for a motor car tour in the north, which will take the form of a camper’s holiday.