PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22545, 12 April 1935, Page 16

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

The engagement is announced of Mabel, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Pezet, of Wakari, and Herbert Arthur, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Herbert J. Le Sueur, of 30 Melville street.

The engagement is announced of Enid Delvalle, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Cook, of Kelburn, and Frederick Howard, son of the late Mr C. H. Stewart, of London, and Mrs A. J. LeverNaylor, of Kelburn, Wellington. Miss Cook was born in Dunedin, where she has many friends.

Sir James Parr is thinking of holding an afternoon reception for New Zealand visitors, in the last week in May. Miss Christine Parr, who is due in London on April 17, will act as hostess. It is not unlikely (says our London correspondent, writing on March 23) that there will be two social functions of the kind, as there will be a large number of New Zealanders in London during the summer. Sir James Parr always has at heart the interest of people who are genuine visitors and whose stay may not extend to more than a year. The May Fair Hotel will very likely be chosen as the rendezvous. The High Commissioner has received a large number of applications from New Zealanders for presentations at the June Courts. It has not been finally decided by whom the presentations will be made. In the event of the High Commissioner having no wife, the duty usually devolves upon the wife of the Secretary of State for the .Dominionsr—in this case, Mrs J. H. Thomas. No one so young as Miss Parr, or no one unmarried, has ever performed this' duty.

Miss Every, matron of Batchelor Hospital, was the speaker at the April meeting of the Opoho Branch of the League of Mothers, The title of her address was “ Fitness—Physical, Mental and Spiritual.” It was built on the symbolism of Talbot House, the founding of which -was described and made very real to her hearers. The three storeys of the house, representing the physical mental and spiritual needs of our bodies, were used to portray vividly all that went to the making of the Christian character. The members were urged to do their part in these times of unrest and stress by keeping physically fit, storing their minds with the best thoughts, and living in close touch with An unaccompanied solo, “The Rowan Tree,” was sung by -Mrs Fyfe. At the conclusion of the address the thanks of all present were convoyed to the speaker, soloist and hostesses by Mrs Thomson, president of the branch. The secretary reminded members of the combined church service in May, particulars of which would be advertised, and several new members were enrolled. The meeting closed with the singing of the league hymn.

Lady Sidey gave an enjoyable tea party at her home, “ Corstorphine,” on Tuesday afternoon, in honour of her guest, Mrs W. Thomson, of Stewart Island. The hostess wore a black frock with a white lace _yoke, and received her guests in the hall, which was arranged with pots of pink fuchsia. Music was enjoyed in the drawing room, where pink geraniums and autumn leaves made effective decoration, and tea served in the dining room, where green bowls of gaillardias and French marigolds and maidenhair fern looked charming on yellow d’oyleys. The guests were Mrs R. Kennedy, Lady Fenwick, the Hon Mrs Ralph Vane, Mesdames Lloyd Brett (Auckland), Pearce (Rotorua), J. Shand, O’Callaghan, Adam, H. C. Campbell, M. Begg, A. Cameron, Glendinning, Barrie, Mandeno, Sandford Cox, h. laylor, Harris, Large (Napier) and Stuart Sidey, and Misses Cargill, M. Scott, Ulrich, Herbert, Cameron. Shand (2). Allen (2). and Thomas (Wellington). During the afternoon Mrs Large, accompanied by Mrs Campbell, delighted the guests by singing a number of solos.

Te Kiteroa Guest House, Waimate, is prepared to offer special terms to winter visitors—Particulars Box 10, phone 151, Waimate. —Advt.

Rosedale,” the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Thwaites, Otaia, Southland, was the centre of much interest on Thursday, March 28, when their youngest daughter, Mary Frances, wa a married to Frederick Henry, second son of Mr and Mrs C. Arthur, of Nugget Bay, Port Molyneux. The ceremony, which took place on the veranda, was performed by the Rev. Mr Carmichael, of Fortrose, and Miss Ann Jennings, cousin' of the bride, played the " Bridal March.” The bride was a graceful figure when she made her appearance with her father. Her gown of creme tinted chiffon georgette was of mediaival cut, and fitted perfectly to below the knees, where it fell in filmy folds to ground length. The high neckline was swathed with Chenille lace, and from this fell a double jobot of georgette. Draped cowl sleeves of period design reached the elbow, where a long tightfitting cuff of Chenille lace continued to a point over the hand. Small orange blossom flowers formed a dainty halo for the long, richly-embroidered tulle veil. Her Chenille velvet shoes toned with her gown, and she carried an armet bouquet of cream roses, dahlias, and gardenias. In attendance to the bride was Miss Bessie Smith, wearing a charming sheath-

like frock of almond green crepe romame. The neckline was interlaced with silver embroidery, and formed a deep oval yoke from which fell a soft waterfall flounce. The frock moulded the figure to below the knees, where it featured a double flounce slashed in front and draped slightly down at the back to give a stream line effect. A bandeau of green tulle trimmed with flat silver Reaves and elbowlength mittens of green silk patterned net were worn. Her shoes were of crushed velvet, and she carried a bouquet of cactus dahlias, lilies and_ rose, shading from coral to a deep Mexicau pink. Mr Alexander Arthur, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Following the ceremony a breakfast was served in the new barn, which had been decorated with evergreens and flowers. Mi’S Thwaites assisted by Mrs Arthur, the bridegroom’s mother, received the guests. Airs Thwaites wore a frock of lustrous black satin relieved with a deep yoke of biscuit and mauve knife-pleated georgette, and a hat of black fur felt. Mrs Arthur chose a frock of black French crepe relieved with lace. Bell sleeves of lace fell softly from the elbow and she wore a model hat of black felt. carried posies to tone. In the evening Air and Mrs J. Thwaites entertained a large number of friends at a dance in the Otara Hall. Some 30 couples took part in the grand march, which was led by the bride and bridegroom. Alusical items were rendered by Alesdames Hughes and Harris and Alessrs Taylor and C. MacCalman. A chorus was also sung. After supper the young couple made their departure by car for the north, the bride travelling in a dark brown Angora ensemble, a check being woven into the material. The ensemble consisted of a three-quarter length coat worn over a wrap on skirt and a chic woven jumper with a waistcoat front buttoned high and finished with a tic collar. Her small hat of dark brown fur felt was finished with a narrow band of beige moire, and she wore courtskin shoes. Air and Mrs F. Arthur will take up residence at “Nugget Bay," Port Alolyneux.

Air and Mrs John Logan, of Pukckohi, are at present visiting Dunedin, and are staying with Airs R, W, Glcndinning, Alanor place. * * *

Airs G. W. AlncAvoy gave a tea party at her home, Highgate, on Wednesday afternoon, in honour of her guest, Airs W. J. Hunter. Airs AlncAvoy wore silver grey lace and diamante, and Mrs Hunter autumn-brown wind-swept velvet and gold lame. The flowers were tree marigolds and green hydrangeas. A delightful time was spent, Airs Victor Peters being present and talking about music. The other guests were Alesdames Crow, J. Quin, Garrett, F. Adams, Carswell, R. Sleigh, APArthur, and North.

Yesterday afternoon, when the Civic Circle of the Otago Women’s Club held a meeting, Dr APKibbin gave a talk on “The Housing Conditions of the Poor in ■ Dunedin.” The fact that there is real poverty in Dunedin and that housing conditions in some quarters are very bad indeed, was made plain, as was the additional fact that when people who live in slums are given better homes, their slum attitude to life disappears and their general morale is elevated. Airs W. J. Porteoug was in the chair, and thanked the speaker for his informative address, the rest of the meeting being given to questions and answers. * Si< *

The Taieri Croquet Club held its closing day for the season on Wednesday. Delightful weather favoured the afternoon and there was a good attendance of members and friends and representatives of Dunedin clubs. Competitions were the main feature of the afternoon. Each event was keenly contested, the w6men receiving n gift. Good business was done at a cake stall. During the afternoon an adjournment was made to the pavilion, where afternoon tea was served by dub members. On returning to the lawns, the competition winners received their prizes, and the club championship trophies were presented, the winners being as follows:Senior Championship Singles. Airs J. P. Walls; Senior Championship Doubles, Mi's R. Wedderspoon and Airs J. Gordon; Junior Championship, Mrs G. Scurr.

The annual meeting of the Taieri subbranch of the Plunket Society was held last week. There was a good attendance, over which Airs A. F. Quelch (senior vicepresident) presided. A letter conveying good wishes was rend from Aliss Nina Reid, who enclosed a donation of £2. The following office-bearers were elected: —President. Airs Arundel; senior vicepresident, Mrs Quelch; vice-presidents—• Mcsdames Ferry, Francis, and 11. Graham; secretary. Airs Gillon; treasurer, Airs Johnston; joint trustees, Mesdames J. Smcaton and H. Johnston; box collectors, Alesdames R. Wyllie and B. Olliver; committee —Alesdames W. Allan, J. White, R. Gibson, F. Smeaton, Weddell, Reid, A. H. Brown, Lyndsay Allan, Renton, G. Williams, Campbell, Livingstone, A. Stevens, James Brown, and H. Smith; delegate to Dunedin Committee, Mrs L. Allan. Airs O’Fee, Airs Graham, and Misses Brown and Aliteholl contributed a musical and elocutionary programme. Airs Alatheson addressed the meeting on the progress of the society’s work. The secretary was asked to circularise non-snbscribing mothers for support, as additional funds were necessary to prevent a lessening of the services rendered by the visiting nurse.