PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22545, 12 April 1935, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Lady Statham returned to Dunedin from Wellington on Tuesday.

Mr and Mrs Edward Lloyd left yester day on their return to Wanganui.

Mrs Percy Priest, accompanied by Mrs Innes Walker and her family, will leave on Wednesday to spend Easter at Taieri Mouth.

Mr and Mrs John MacLeod, of Tnclia., who have been the guests of Mrs M‘Kinnon Robertstco, Middlemarch, have left for Rotorua, prior to their leaving Auckland by the Rangitane for England.

The Misses I. and M. Hutchison arc recent arrivals in London (reports our correspondent, writing on March 23). They contemplate staying for about three months. In April they will go to England and later on to Germany. * * * Mrs J. R. Fairbairn left Dunedin on Wednesday morning for Auckland. She will leave the northern port to-morrow by the motor liner Rangitane on a visit to England.

The engagement is announced (says our London correspondent, writing on March 23), of Lady Gwendoline Lucy Jellicoe, eldest daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe and Countess Jellicoe, of St. Lawrence Hall, Vcntnor and Cadogan square, S.W., aud Major Edward Latham, M.C., Royal Horse Artillery, elder son of the late Mr Thomas Ringrose Latham and Mrs Latham, of Pont street, S.W. The marriage will take place in London on April 29

For the Bride-to-be is a Luxurious Coat of Beige Broadtail, with Fox Collar. Price, £25 10s, less 2s in £. Or choose a Slinky, Brown, Real Antelope Suit, three-quarter length Coat, with Skirt, at 18 guineas, less 2s in £. American Frocks are ideal for a different Afternoon or Dinner Frock; and for an Extra Frock we have an Easter Bargain. Small Women’s size, with top and basque of Coffee Lace, Skirt of Black Georgette, wide Black Velvet Belt, finished with red flower. It was £8 8s; for 29s Gd. — Lucia, 35 George street. —Advt.

The Green Island Ladies’ Cricket Club held an enjoyable dance on Saturday | evening in the Foresters’ Hall, Green Island, there being about 80 couples present. The hall was gaily decorated with streamers and balloons in the club’s colours, and a good night’s dancing was •enjoyed by all. The Monte Carlo, lucky spot and streamer waltz were an added attraction to the night’s entertainment. Items were given by Misses M. Kerr, J. Oliver, G. Cox and J. Townrow, and were much appreciated by those present. During the evening Mr J. R. Kenyon took the opportunity of making a presentation to the club’s president, Miss M. Kirkland, and thanking her for her assistance to the club during the season. Miss Kirkland suitably replied. Presentations were also made to Misses M. Oliver and W. Duncan and Messrs J. R. Kenyon and F. M'Lanachan. Mrs W. B. Tavener, president of the Otago Ladies’ Cricket Association, favoured the gathering with her presence. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought a successful and enjoyable evening to a close.

The marriage took place ou Wednesday, April 3, in the Presbyterian Church, Clinton, of Ella Florence, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Burten.Mi,.w, and James Howell, younger son of Miami Mrs A. Harris, both families of the district. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked slim in a frock of white crinkled crepe, cut on modern lines, the skirt flaring to a slight train at the back. The sleeves, which were long and pointed over the hands, were full and slashed above the elbow. Her long veil of embroidered tulle was held in place with tiny buds of orange blossom across her head and open blossoms at the back. Her shoes wore of white embossed velvet, and she carried a sheaf bouquet of white roses, fine white Michaelmas daisies and asparagus. The bridesmaid, Mies Doris Kelly, cousin of the bride, wore a frock of nipon green georgette, the puffed sleeves and hem being trimmed with tiny pleating. Her head was adorned with a soft silver bandeau, and her shoes were of green satin, to tone with her frock. She carried a pirtty sheaf bouquet of honeycomb dahlias, shading from the centres to the tips in lemon and bronze. Two flowergirls, Velda Burteushaw and Shirley Leggett, both nieces of the bride, looked dainty in long frocks of peach glow georgette, trimmed at the neck, sleeves and hem with niching, ami tied at the waist with a soft sash. Each wore a beaded band in her hair and carried a posy of nasturtiums and gaillardias in shades to tone with her frock. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Wilfrid Harris, as best man. Miss Molly Brown presided at the organ, and during the signing of the register Mrs J. Brown sang “In God’s Own Keeping.” After the ceremony over 80 guests were received in the Coronation Hall, where the wedding breakfast was presided over by the Rev. Mr Tweedie. Mrs T. Burtenshaw, mother of the bride, wore a smart tailored black coat over a frock pf black sand crepe and lace, with hat to match. Mrs Harris wore a winecoloured swagger suit, with wine felt hat to match. Both carried bouquets. When Mr and Mrs Harris loft on their honeymoon on a motor tour, the bride wore a Hocked woollen frock of nigger brown trimmed with lemon, a brown velour coat, a hat and shoes to match. Prior to her marriage the bride was entertained at various social functions in the district, and many valuable and useful wedding gifts were received. On tbeir return Mr and Mrs Harris will reside at Waiwera.

Mr and Mrs E. Lloyd have returned to their home at Marton.

Mrs Harris and Misses Ironside and Miller are visiting: Invercargill.

Mrs S. A. Mitchell, of North Auckland, who has been visiting friends and relatives in the South Island, has returned north.

Mrs Ross Brookdalc, of Hillgrove, has gone to Taranaki for her son’s wedding. She is accompanied by her daughter, Mrs Edward Aubrey, of Altavady Estate. Oamaru, # * *

The engagement is announced of Elizabeth Wallace, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Hamilton, of Maungatua. and Alexander Chapman Sime, of Milton, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. Sime, of Awatca, Owaka.

Recent callers at the High Commissioner’s Office have included.:—Miss S. H Howell (Timaru), Miss 0. W. Lyon (Timaru), Mrs J. Glendining, Misses B. and N. Glendining (Dunedin), Miss E. S. Mac Gibbon (Dunedin), Miss A. Sinclair (Dunedin), and Miss E. Bowen (Christchurch).

Against the black suits and dresses of the orchestra. Miss Louise Tonkin made a charming picture on Wednesday evening when she played at the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s splendid concert. She wore a softly moulded frock of white nngelskin, with a cape collar falling over the shoulders and slit so as to form quaint sleeves. The whole concert was delightful, the item in which Miss Tonkin played being particularly so..

Recent guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, were: —Mr H. G. Courtney, Lieutenant-colonel W. B, Du Pre and Viscount and Viscountess Chaplin (England); Mr T. B. Sykes, Mr M. A. Offord, Mr and Mrs L. Davis, Mrs G. Gilfillan, Miss R. King, Miss B. Rcnshaw, Dr Parker and Mr and Mrs Bishop (London); Mr J. F. Readman, Miss A. B. Fleet (Edinburgh): Mr and Mrs E. F. Home (Ceylon); Mr W. F. Tait, Mr S. Hindin, Mr P. Young, Mr F. W. Cooper, Mr J. Manning, Mr H. C. Dillon, Mr A. 0. Russell, Mr G. W. Stewart, Mr F. E. Dornwcll, Mrs Wray, Mrs C. Brown, Mrs F. Northam, Mr and Mrs C. J. Morrison and Miss H. Hamilton (Christchurch); Mr and Mrs J. L. White (Hawarden); Mrs F. Drewitt, sen., Mr F. H. Drewitt (Timaru); Mrs C. B. Hearne, Colonel J. Travers. Mr, Mrs and Miss Skinner, Mr J. H. Tisbury and Mr J. E. Bray (Sydney); Mr C. E. Cribb (Brisbane); Mr and Mrs R. Hughes and Miss D. Hughes (Queensland); Sir G. Johnston (Auckland); Mr T. A. Jai-vis, Mr F. A. Young, Mr T. A. Dodson, Mrs J. D. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs G. J. Bertinshaw, Miss Bertinshaw and Mr T. Ross (Wellington) ; Miss L. Daly, Mr R. A. Bishop, Mr L. Holden-Mirams and Mr E. Ryder (Dunedin); Mr and Mrs A. F. Speight (Otautau); Mr J. Scott. Mr A. J. Bradshaw and Mr J. Dow (Invercargill).

Mrs T. M'Kibbin, who is visiting her brother, Mr F. C. Fairclough, of ChnstchurcJi, will return south to-morrow.

Mrs Victor Peters, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother. Mrs R. W. Glendinning, Manor Place.

Mrs Charles White, provincial president, League of Mothers in Wellington, who is visiting Dunedin, was entertained at morning tea on Wednesday in the Otago Women’s Club by the Provincial Executive of the league in Otago.

Mrs Margaret Edgar, the talented young widow of Vincent Edgar, Tapanui, has returned by the Wanganella after six weeks’ interesting sight-seeing in Australia, and is due in Dunedin on Saturday.

Mrs A. Bright, wife of Mr Alfred Bright, senior partner of Messrs Gibbs, Bright and Co., Australia, arrived in Dunedin yesterday afternoon by the motor ship Port Fairy, from London, She is eu route to Sydney.

The Wakari Branch of the Otago Home Economics Association held its first fortnightly meeting at Mrs Bauld’s home. The problem of the eight-hour day for domestic servants was discussed from all angles. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Bauld for the use of her home.

Large numbers of people are flocking to the exhibition of picturs by the Hon. Mrs Ralph Vane at Begg’s Concert Chambers this week, and expressing their pleasure at the charming variety of landscapes shown. Mrs Vane is well known to Dunedin and has an extensive circle of friends, all of whom are pleased to have her with them again during the period of her exhibition. She is a niece of Mrs Harold Jackson and a cousin of Mrs Chrystall of this city.

Miss Joan Priest gave a bridge party on Monday evening at her home, St. Clair. Among tire players were: Mrs R. Innos Walker, Misses Cecily Ramsay, Margaret Porritt (Timaru), and V. Livingstone, and Messrs F. Dawson, Stephen Reeves, Murray Sidey and B. Tapley.

The committee of the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Otago Women’s Club gave a luncheon party on Wednesday in honour of the Hon. Mrs Ralph Vane. Others present were Lady Sidey, Lady Sargood, Mesdamea Ramsay, Kerr, Cameron, Melville, Mandeno, Halsted, Hobbs, and Reynolds, and Misses Cargill, Cook, Greenslade, Hart, Nicolson, Farquhar, and Robinson.

Gimmerburn School was decorated with Virginia creeper, flowers and large quantities of produce last Sunday, when the first Anglican harvest thanksgiving was held at 3 p.m. The vicar thanked the Gimmerburn ladies for their good efforts, stating that he hoped to continue the monthly service throughout the coming winter. About forty people were present, and well-known harvest hymns were sung, the produce being later forwarded to the orphanages at Anderson’s Bav.

The monthly meeting of the Play-Read-ing and Musical Circles of St. Philomena’s College Ex-pupils’ Association was held in the college on Monday evening. The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Morkane, as a continuation of last month’s lecture, chose “ Rome ” as his subject. Monsignor painted a vivid picture of the great Roman Empire. Right down through the ages Roman text-books had been our means of acquiring knowledge. The great paintings and sculpture of such wellknown artists as Michaelangelo were very much in evidence in the cathedrals and elsewhere. Monsignor described the numerous cathedrals—St. John Laterans, which was “ the mother Church of all Churches,” the glorious and well-known St, Peter’s, which conveyed much of religious and artistic interest. The Cathedral of St. Mary Major and numerous basilicas were also briefly described. Monsignor also spoke of the great work which was being done in Rome by Alussolini.. He had brought about a compact between Italy and the Holy See. One of the most interesting experiences during Monsignor’s stay in Rome was his audience with the Pope. His Holiness was very much impressed when he was informed that Monsignor himself was ordained in Rome, having studied at Propaganda College, the favourite college of his Holiness. On the motion of the president (Mrs P. Walsh) a vote of acclamation was accorded Monsignor for his interesting discourse.

St. John’s Church, Roslyn, was the scene of a pretty wedding on February 20 when Frances Ethel, only daughter of the late Air and Airs J. H. Reid, of Kokonga, was married to Arthur Henry, eldest sou ot Air and Aire H. A. Brough, of Owaka. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. D. C. Groves. The bride, who entered the church with her uncle, Air E. Carey, looked charming in a becoming gown of ivory satin cut on fitting lines and worn with a long-sleeved lace coatee. Her handsomely-embroidered Brussels lace veil was held in place by tufts of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of lilium auratum. She was attended by Aliss Rae Heenan as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of pink lace with a Aledici collar, and also Aliss Aluriel Brough, sister ot the bridegroom, in a frock ot blue lace. Both wore little caps of pink and blue velvet flowers and carried bouquets ot pink roses and carnations. The two little flower girls. Alisses Brenda and Nancy Carey, cousins of the bride, looked dainty in ankle-length frocks of crepe de chine, one in pink and the other in blue. They also wore little caps of pink and blue velvet flowers and carried posies of pink roses and carnations. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Air Verdun Brough, a« best man. and Air John Reid, brother of the bride, as groomsman. Air Erie Brough and Mr Bruce Saunders were the ushers. Later a reception was held at the Strand Salon, where the guests were received by the bride’s aunt, Airs E. Carey, wearing a model frock of brown with a hat to tone, and carrying a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums and gladioli. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s mother, who wore an ensemble of blue with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of red dahlias and gladioli. The bride and bridegroom left for-a motor lour of the South Island, the bride travelling in a brown musquash coat over a navy tweed suit, with a model hat and accessories to tone.

Winifred Jessie, only daughter of Mrs Speight and the late Mr Charles Speight, of York place, made a fairy-hke bride on Wednesday afternoon, when she was married at First Church by the Rev. \\. Allen Stevely to Glynne Mansell, second youngest son of Mr Edward Lloyd, o Wanganui. Her frock, an exquisite creation in soft ivory satin cut on classical lines, with a short train, was designed by Avadis, and suited her slim figure to perfection. Her veil of foamy tulle was worn with a lace cap and finished with pearls and orange blossom. In her arms was a sheaf of white Madonna lilies and maidenhair fern. Her bridesmaids— Misses Dess a Stabb, Margaret Stewart (Perthshire, Scotland), and Molly M Gregor (Mount Linton) —were a ehaiming trio in slender, ankle-length frocks m u soft, sunrise pink shade of Italian novelty silk, finished with silver lame and having silver lame sashes at the natural waist line; quaint mediaeval sleeves edged iyith silver lame plaitings, and head-dress of pink and silver plaited into high halos. Their bouquets were poppies in sunrise tones, and contrasted prettily with their frocks. Dr Norman Speight gave his sister awav, the bridegroom being assisted by Mr E .A. Reed as best man and Messrs J. G. Dick and F. I. Dawson as groomsmen. The ushers were Dr Bruce Speight (cousin of the bride) and Messrs C. \ . Smith, S. F. Greenslade, and J. Gilkison. Nuptial music was played by Dr Galway. The reception after the ceremony was held at “Aeata,” the home of the brides mother, who, with the newly-married pair, received the guests in the lounge and wore a smart gown of wine red marocam with wide panels of lace insertion, a coatee of marocain with fox fur edging the cape-length sleeves, and a picture hat to tone. She carried a bouquet ot maidenhair fern and auttimn dahlias. The house was decorated with masses of roses and spindlewood, the marquee In the garden, where the breakfast was served, being arranged with pink roses and greenery and autumn leaves to tone with

the_ frocks and bouquets of the bridesmaids. Airs Edward Lloyd wore a becoming gown of black lace with a black picture hat, and carried crimson roses and maidenhair fern. During.the afternoon Mr Charles Martin and Mies Ethel Wallace played suitable wedding music. The guests were: —Dr and Mrs N. C. Speight, Mr and Airs A. F. Speight, Mr and Mrs Hugh T. Speight, Air and Airs C. J. Speight, Mr and Airs W. Speight, Air and Airs E. Speight, Dr Bruce Speight, Alias F. J. Brown, Airs J. M. Smith, Mrs Napier (Waimatc), Air and Airs Bardsley, Air and Airs Lee, Air T. Brown (Invercargill), Air and Airs Heancv, Air and Airs W. Ewing, Airs AI. I, Brown, Airs T. Brown, Air and Airs R. Brown, Mr and Airs J. Alacgregor (Southland), Misses B. and AI. Alacgregor (Southland), Air Noel Alacgregor (Southland), Airs Tonkinson, Air and Airs George Bell, Air and Aire A. I. W. Wood, Air and Airs E. J. Smith, Air and Airs Alan rice Alyers, Aliss Alargaret Stewart (Edinburgh, Scotland), Air W. E. GReid, Air W. R. Brugh and Aliss Brngh. Air and Airs W. L. Moore, the Rev. and Mrs W. A. Stcvely, Dr and Airs Galway, Air and Alrg Arthur Barnett, Air E. Syrett, Air C. V. Smith, Air lan Styche, Air and Airs F. H. King, Air Reginald Dawson, Aliss Dessa Stabh, Dr and Airs A. Perry, Air and Airs Richard Hudson, Aliss Fan Peake, Airs AV. G. Hay, Air and Mrs E. Cameron, Air and Airs E. Stewart (Alilton), Airs R. Ewing, Air and Miss Tonkinson, Professor and Airs R. J. T. Bell, Air AI. Tonkinson, Air and Airs Edward Lloyd (Wanganui). Air and Airs Elwyn Lloyd (Alarton), Air and Airs W. Fraser Edmond, Air and Airs S. D. Alacpherson, Air A.' Holland. Air and Airs E. A. Duncan, Air J. G. Dick, Air F. I. Dawson, Mrs E. A. Reed, Air D. T. Wright. Air and Airs Stuart Glendining, Air F. F. Leckie, Air and Airs A. H. Allen, Air John 11. AI. Edmond, Alaster Charles H. Speight. Airs AlTntyre (Sydney), Air and Airs G. Whitcombe, Air and Mrs E. G. Boddy, Air J. Gilkieon, Air S. F. Greenslade, Air and Airs Guy Tapley and Air S. D. Smith. Towards the end of the afternoon Air and Airs Glyrine AI. Lloyd left by car on their wedding tour, the bride wearing a smart brown corded and flecked ensemble with a tricorne hat, stone marten furs, and accessories to tone. In the evening Airs Speight gave a dance in the Tudor Hall in honour of her daughter’s young friends. She wore a handsome sown of black cellophane lace with a bodice of silver lame and amethyst satin, and two loops of amethyst velvet .falling from the shoulders and tying in a bow at the back. A clasp of rubies and diamonds was placed in the bodice of tha gown. The Tudor Hall looked very attractive for. the dance, which was a delightful conclusion to the day’s activities.

On Saturday evening the Lyric Hall, Oamaru, was tastefully decorated with evergreens, interspersed with flowers, on the occasion of a dance evening given by Air and Airs George Aladden, Clare street. Oamaru, in honour of their youngest daughter, Rita, who bad attained her majority. There was a large number of friends present, received by Air and Airs Aladden. Airs Aladden was attired in a charming black silk georgette frock with floral trimmings, and Aliss Rita Aladden in powder bine silk crinkly crepe, with shoes to lone. During the evening the novelty dances included streamer, snowball, confetti, and Alonte Carlo waltzes, the last-named being won by Aliss Richardson and Air Colin Jones. Following supper the customary toasts were honoured, and Aliss Aladden cut the birthdav cake, which was distributed among the guests. Air G. E. Richardson officiated as AI.C. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” and cheers for the host and hostess brought to a dose a delightful evening