PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22609, 28 June 1935, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mr and Mrs G. Lilly are visiting Timaru.

Mrs Shennan, who has been visiting Timaru, has returned to Dunedin.

Mrs Hugh Sutherland, of Macandrew Bay, has returned from a visit to Wellington. * * *

Mrs L. H. Beardeley, Grandview crescent, Opoho, will leave Wellington by the Wanganella on a holiday visit to Sydney and Melbourne, accompanied by her husband.

Mrs Robert Wise, of Oamaru, and her mother, Mrs Taylor, of Ashburton, who, while in Dunedin, have been the guests of Mr and Mrs James Heaney, returned north on Wednesday.

Guests who have registered at The Hermitage during the past week included: Mr E. S. Dollimore (Sydney), Mrs E. Barker and Mrs C. R. Maclaren (Western Australia), Mr A.'G. Cate (Victoria), Mr P. S. Williams (Napier), Mr J. Borham (Auckland), Miss L. H. Payton (Masterton), Miss M. Miller (Havelock), Miss U. Hunt (Wellington), Miss M. Thomson (Christchurch), and Mr H. M. Mackay, Miss B. Gilchrist, and Mr L. W. Divers (Dunedin).

A delightful afternoon tea concert to augment the funds of the ladies' auxiliary queen (Miss Marjorie Salmond) was held on Wednesday in the assembly hall of the Y.M.C.A. The room was filled to capacity. Mrs Aslin presided and items, all recalled, were -rendered by the following:—Songs —Misses Giles and Melrose, and Mesdames Penman and Downer; recitations, Misses K. Falconer and J. Wilson; and violin solos, Miss Hobson; accompanists were Miss Johnson and Mrs Cook. At the. conclusion the National Anthem was heartily sung by all present.

The annual meeting of. the Roslyn Ladies' Bowling Club was held in the pavilion on Wednesday. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: President, Mrs J. H. Thomson; vicepresident, Mrs G. T. Dennis; junior vicepresident, Mrs W. H. Thomson; secretary, Mrs G. T. Dennis (re-elected); treasurer, Mrs W. H. Thomson (re-elected); committee—Mrs Mullenger (ex officio), Mesdames Chisman. Richards, Sinclair, Webster, and Mac Kay; delegate to centre, Mrs E. Mullenger (re-elected); selector, Mrs W. A. Wilkinson; Ties Committee —Mesdames Wilkinson, Allen, and Mullenger. * * *

A quiet little ceremony took place at First Church on Tuesday afternoon, when the marriage was celebrated of Norah, youngest daughter of the late Mr E. F. Duthie and Mrs Duthie, of Dunedin, and Alfred Francis, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Lee Smith, of Anderson's Bay. The Rev. W. Allen Stevely was the officiating minister, with Dr V. E. Galway at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Canon Small, made a charming picture in her gown of magnolia satin, cut on classical lines, a cascade of godets forming the train. Her long flowiflg veil of tulle was held in place with a half-circlet of pearls, with orange blossom across the back, and she carried a shower bouquet to tone with her frock. She was attended by. Miss Mavis Hillary, whose frock of Margaret Rose pink had a matching hat and shower bouquet. The bridegroom was attended by Mr R. Wise, of Oamaru, as best man, while Messrs D. and F. Duthie acted as ushers. ■ As the bride left the church the girls of Columba College (of which she had been a pupil and later on the staff) formed a guard of honour. A reception was held later at the Somerset Lounge, where the auests were received by Mrs Duthie, assisted by Mrs Lee Smith. Mrs Duthie wore a graceful gown of black panne velvet, with a smart black hat and an ermine necklet, Mrs Lee Smith being attired in a becoming frock of black tulip silk crepe with hat to tone and ermine fur. _ The Somerset Lounge was decorated in pink to tone in with the bridal colour scheme. The tables were arranged with pink damask cloths and roses and pink noppies. Silver candlesticks with pink candles added a dainty touch. An old silver epergne on the bride's table, which was filled with pink roses, belonged to the bridegroom's grandmother and had been used at the wedding of his father and mother. For travelling the bride wore a navy frock with coat and hat in the same toning. The future home of Mr and Mrs A. Lee Smith, jun., will be in Waikari, North Canterbury.

There was a record attendance at the Playbox Club on Tuesday night, when Mr Russell-Wood presented an inspiring reading of Clifford Bax's powerful play, "The Rose Without a Thorn." The play, in addition to being a fine drama, helps to acquaint many of a little-sus-pected aspect of Henry VIII's extraordinary character. Based on the pathetic story of the love of Henry for Katheryn Howard, who, however, does not love him, the play unfolds to show how the King, after a year of happiness with Katheryn as his Queen, is made aware of her indiscretions. The King is broken-hearted, and his bitter discourse on women is particularly impressive and powerful. Mr Alexander M'Dowell, as Henry, read convincingly. _ The whole action of the play is dominated by the King, and failing a sincere portrayal of him would fail badly. Mr M'Dowell'e interpretation was at all times impressive, and held the interest of the audience throughout. Miss Nell Warren did some artistic work as Katheryn, and portrayed with considerable skill a beautiful young woman-, wise beyond her years, married to the King of England; anxious to make him happy, and at the same time in love with another man. Mrs Hugh Speight'p performanceof Katherine Tilney—lady-in-waiting—-u-as very good, being played with discrimination and deep feeling. The scene between the two condemned women at the end of the play moved all who witnessed it. Mr Frank Lanyon read Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, well and with appropriate dignity. Mr Charles V. Smith made a decidedly favourable impression as Thomas Culpeper, the King's friend, and should do very good work with further experience. As Sir Thomas Audle}', Lord Chancellor, Mr K. Donaldson gave a fine interpretation, and used a good voice very well; in the court scene he received fairly good support from Mr Leo Manning as Lord Hertford. The ladies-in-waiting were played with appropriate quiet and dignitv by Miss Dulcie Hazelwood and Miss Mollie O'Sullivan, and Ann of CJeves by Miss Francis Grace. Francis Derham. a young courtier, was read by Mr D. Hancock, and John Lassells, a butler, by Mr James Tannock. All the players helped to make the play telling, real, and powerful from curtain to curtain, and certainly one of the best yet attempted at the Playbox. Mr Leslie Pithie read the annotations between the acts, and the hostesses at the supper adiournment were Misses Marie Flavell, axiiriel Lane. Peggy Bruce, Brenda Crawford, and G. Jones.

Miss F. Manning, Dunedin, is a visitor to Timaru.

Mr and Mrs J. H. Duncan are staying at Timaru. ,

The engagement is announced of Violet, third daughter of Mr and Mrs P. P. Watkins, of Popotunoa, Clinton, and Edward George, only son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Gladwin, of Clinton.

An enjoyable 18 : table bridge drive was held at St. Clair at the home of Mr Gibson, the president of the Watea Club, in aid of the club's funds. Mrs James, on behalf of the club, thanked Mrs Gibson for her hospitality. The following were the prize winners:—Mesdames Clinch, Cross, and Wilson, and Mr O'Donnell.

After the final performance of " There's Always Juliet" on Wednesday evening a simner party was held in the lounge of the Savoy in honour of the cast, the committee and Social. Committee of the Dunedin Repertory Society and the D.I.C. orchestra. Mrs Richard Hudson and Mrs E. T. Moller received the guests at the door, and a happy time was spent in conversation. Later, Mrs Hudson made a speech of congratulation to the performers and thanked all who had helped with the production, in particular Mrs Harty (wardrobe mistress), Mr Wynn, the orchestra, Mr Hill and the front of house staff. Miss Mary Jolly and Miss Noeline Parker were the recipients of some beautiful flowers at the close of "There's Always Juliet."

Mr and Mrs H. Cfe Thompson, of Timaru, attended the British Empire Service League Conference in London, over which Grand President Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, presided (says our London correspondent, writing on June 8). Mr Thompson went to Bournemouth as New Zealand representative to attend the Conference of the South African War Veterans' Association. Delegates were present from all branches throughout England, and were entertained at luncheon by the Mayor of Bournemouth in the Town Hall. The delegates were also the guests of the Mayor of Poole. At the church parade at Bournemouth, taken by General R. M. Poole, a wreath was placed at the Cenotaph and the march past to the Town Hall followed. Mr and Mrs Thompson were deeply impressed by the wonderful loyalty shown to King George by all the people coming from the furthermost outposts of the Empire. The tremendous enthusiasm and splendid behaviour of the crowds will never be forgotten by them. On June 19 the travellers proposed .leaving England for South Africa on their way back to New Zealand after a thoroughly enjoyable trip to the Old Country. During a brief visit to Paris they saw, on May 19, the Fete National de Jeanne d'Arc.

Excitement is rising in regard to the booking facilities in connection with the coming British Drama League Festival, for it is possible to book for the whole five performances on the first day. Country patrons will be wise to remember this, and not leave it too late before making arrangements for seats.

A letter by air mail from Miss Vida Sheddon tells of a very interesting and pleasant trip to England in the P. and 0. liner Strathnaver. The day after ber arrival in London she called at the new Educational Institute, and enrolled for several of their vacational courses. She intends visiting during the month of June some of the most advanced schools in England.

An enjoyable surprise party of young operatic people visited the home of Mr and Mrs W. S. Cubitt, Roslyn. Fun and merriment were in evidence throughout the evening. Greatly appreciated items were reudered by Miss Gwenda Burt and Messrs William Stevenson, Angus Gorrie, and Harold Bain. Those present included Mesdames W. S. Cubitt, T. Graham, and T. J. Kirk-Burnnand, Misses R. M'Kewen, Hubitt, N. Ussherwood, A. Watson, N. Wootten, and G. Burt, and Messrs W. J. Holden, W. S. Cubitt, B. Irvine. W. K. Wilkinson, J. Shannon, J. Collier, B. Bicknell, R. 0. Johnson, K. Bain, T. Graham, E. Griffiths, T. Long, A. Gorrie, and W. Stevenson.

People who like children's entertainments are looking forward to the forthcoming season of the Dunedin Juvenile Operatic Society at the Town Hall Concert Chamber, when a Dutch fairy opera in three acts, "Windmill Land," will be presented by Miss Muriel Eagar. Over sixty children are taking part, and are wearing pretty Dutch dresses and tulip fairy costumes. Black quadruplets are a special novelty. The ballets are from the studio of Miss Gwen Webster.

On Tuesday the supervisors and members of the Waipahi Junior Homemakers' Club stepped from the cold June drizzle into the Public Hall annexe, where they were greeted by a crackling log fire, which had been lit earlier by one of the members. The business having been completed the president (Miss Bagrie) handed tho meeting over to Miss Crowe, who, after impressing upon those present the reasons for good carrige and snowing them a corrective exercise, watched them while they performed it. She then showed them how to know their type and dress accordingly. Two introduction games were then played under Miss Crowe's supervision.

Mr and Mrs F. J. Green entertained a number of friends at the residence of Dr and Mrs E. J. Rawnsley, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter, Thalia. The toast of "The Guest of the Evening" was proposed by Dr Rawnsley. Among the guests present were:— Mesdames Rawnsley, Reid, Smith, Smart, Barltrop, M'Mahon and Jeavons. Misses Audrey O'Meara, Alma Geddes, Norma Brown, Frances Howden. Doreen Barltrop, Hazel Smart, Nancy Harraway, Mysie Fleming, Betty and Molly Fowell, Erana Newbold, Mavis M'Clymont, Thalia Green and Rona Rawnsley. Messrs A. M'Lean, J. Hutton, K. Anderson, L. Storey, P. Every, J. Flooring, W. "Smart, N. Newbold, T. Jeavons, T. Barrett, A. M'Neil, T. C. Douglas, G. N. Barltrop and L. S. Green and Dr E. J. Rawnsley.

* * * Gay and brilliant was the scene presented at the Gardens Tea Kiosk when to the strains of " The Ramblers" orchestra the staif of Bell's, Ltd.. held their annual dance. The duties of M.C. were' very successfully carried out by Mr G. Hope. During the evening several Lucky Spots were held, _ three of the couples being the happy winners. A novel event of the evening was a telephone call from Christchurch from an interested well-wisher inquiring how the dance was progressing. Among those present were — Mesdames A. P. Alloo, J. N. Thompson, R. Young, A. S. Coughlan, J, Lennox, H. Grant, O'Neill, and A. N. Holmes; Misses A. Harty, I. Hope, R. Hammond, M. Pockson, V. Paris, I. Holloway, G. Thompson, M. Galbraith, E. MacDonald, M. Fomo, R. M'Leod, V. Hislop, J. Wright, R. Kavanagh, G. Wren, C. Morrison, L. Hendry, G. Saxton, N. Wilson, V. Darling, E. Brown, R. Hall, N. Ellison, M. Flanner>, R. M'Neill, F. M'Neill, V Coughlan, D. Deckery, B. Ward, and J. M'Neill; and Messrs A. P. Alloo, J. N. Thompson. J. R. Bell, A. N. Holmes, A. S. Coughlan, G. Hope, D. Reid, A. Gilchrist, J. Durand, E. Inglis, C. Gensik, R. Bremner, A. Lvsaght, J. M'Gregor. R. Skinner, K. Jack, D. Spalding, R. H. Reeves, Hoyle, M. Vernon, 0. S. Dickie, D. Hardwick, P. Byrne, J. Holland, W. K. Ward, P. Griffin, A. Cumming, N. Plank, P. O'Connor. C. Plank, E. Wilson, J. Hannon, L. Pithie, J. S. Jones, A. Hardy, J. MTCechnie, W. Deans, J. Smith. B. Kerr, J. Preston, Hugh Weir, Hugh Duncan, S. Reid, W. E. Hannah. J. Donaldson, F. M'Neill, and B. Jamieson.

Warm fires and the softly lighted lounge of the Grand Hotel were a welcome haven to the members of the Australian Society who braved the elements to attend the first afternoon, for the ladies, of the year. Iceland poppies and asparagus fern brightened the tables and bright liued autumn leaves toned in richly with the surroundings. Mrs H. A. Newall (president of the Ladies' Committee) welcomed the guests, and expressed the opinion that the increase of members and growing enthusiasm for the gathering together of those linked with the Land of the Wattle warranted the continuance of such afternoons. Signora Stella directed the musical items. Mrs Edward Stone delighted her hearers with the song, " Love is My Life" and "My Hero." also with Mrs MacFarlane a duet, "A Paradise for Two." This was followed by a song, " Parted," by Mrs William Brian. Pleasant conversation and reminiscences were exchanged, during which afternoon tea was served. Mrs H. E. Shiel (hon. secretary) moved a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Arthur Paape for offering the facilities for the pleasant afternoon, and also to the performers. The Australian National Anthem was rendered by Signora Stella and the combined soloists. The afternoon concluded by the singing of the National Anthem. Those present included: Mesdames Arthur Paape, Frank Paape. It. S. Black, H. A. Newall, H. E. Shiel. Eric Williams. Percy Priest, R. Sewall, W. A. Hamer, J. Brooks, Walton, H. M. Mackay. Scott, Connell, Gallagher, J. Ballard, Rowntree, Clayton, J. Cunningham, Syman, and A. Myles, Signora Stella and Misses Muldowny and Muriel Hare.

A delightful surprise party was held at Mrs C. Sinclair's residence, Opoho, in honour of her niece, Miss Thelma Potts, and her friend, Miss Peggy Neil (two Auckland nurses), who were spending their vacation in Dunedin. Games, competitions, musical items rendered by Miss Eraser and Mr W. Stevenson, and humorous recitation by Miss A. Watson made up the programme, making the evening go all too quickly. Misses J. Gardiner, A. Watson and Messrs J. Grahame and G. Moffat were the successful winners of the competitions. Others present were: Mr and Mrs D. Daniels, Misses A. Wilkie, N. J. Isaacs, E.. Holden, I. Patterson, B. Simpson, J. Robertson, Dr M. Murphy, M. Duncan, M. Steadman, R. Hardie, J. Rae and A. Sinclair, and Messrs W. Gwynne, W. Henry, J. Welham, D. Sinclair, N. Morrison, M. Daniels. E. Welsh and D. Jensem.