PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22609, 28 June 1935, Page 16

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

On Saturday afternoon members of the Southland branch of the Archerfield Old Girls' Association met at the home of a vice-president, Mrs J. C. Prain, River road, Invercargill, when the time was spent in sewing baby garments for the Karitane-Hunt Hospital. Those present were: Mesdames J. C. Prain and A. R. Dunlop, and Misses T. Mac Ewan, P. Drewe, J. Andrews, J. Laurie, J. Copeland and B. Macdonald.

At the June meeting of the Women Teachers' Association, after the business part had been completed, members had the pleasure of listening to three delightful play readings. " King Melon and the Princess Caraway," a refreshing little play by A. P Herbert, was charmingly presented by Mi6ses M. Clements, T. Stone, J. Marshall, and M. Murray. Henry Swears's amusing one-act play, "Widows," was cleverly interpreted by Misses E. Britton, M. Hughes, and D. Wylie; and finally an enjoyable reading of "The Rehearsal" (Maurice Baring) was given by Misses Winiield (England), G. Allen, V. Hayward, A. Know Tea, V. M'Ahan, M. Murray, M. Nelson, E. Routledge, and D. Stone.

A wedding was quietly solemnised on I June 5 in the Methodist Church, Bal- ! clutha, when Edith Dorothy, eldest daugb- : ter of Mr and Mrs John Taylor, of Pare--1 tai, was married to James Forrester, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Richard Berney, of Hina Hinaj Owaka. The Rev. Mr Greenslade performed the ceremony, and Miss Thelma Sinclair presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, looked charming in a gown of tree crinkly crepe fashioned ,on long, straight lines. The sleeves i were pleated to the elbow with long tight i cuffs coming to a peak over the hand. ' The tiny tucks in the pleats were finished I with small buttons, and there was also 1 a row down the back. The cowl neck was ■ caught at the front with a tiny spray of i orange blossom. She wore the usual veil, l worn off the face and caught at each side ! with sprays of orange blossom, and car- | ried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, I cream rosebuds, and maidenhair fern. I Miss Nellie Taylor, sister of the bride, • was bridesmaid, and was dressed in a I frock of -pink sand crepe, tight fitting to the hips and falling in a soft flare to the ground. The sleeves were puffed to the elbow and the neck was finished with I frills of organdie. She carried a bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. Mr John Pindlater, cousin of the bridegroom; was best man. After the cere; ! mony a reception was held in the Kiwi I Tea "Rooms. Later the happy couple left by car for the south amid showers of confetti.

Miss Ada Mackie, the popular young Dunedin player, ha 9 been selected for the New Zealand team, which is to tour Australia next month, and has been further honoured by being appointed vice-captain of the New Zealand team. Miss Mackie commenced her hockey career in the Macandrew Road School—in the primary schools' competition, and has. advanced through the junior grades until she was elected captain of the Otago Club. For

the last four years Miss Mackie has also captained the Otago representative teams. She is a very fine player —New Zealand's best half-back—and well deserves the honour of being included in the New Zealand side. The hockey players in Dunedin, together with other sports, are combining in a farewell dance to Miss Mackie on Tuesday evening in the Early Settlers' Hall.

A large number of members assembled in the lounge of the Otago Women's Club on Tuesday to enjoy a Victorian evening arranged by Miss'M'Dougall. Mrs Nimmo was in the chair. After Miss M'Dougall had introduced her subject, an interesting paper dealing with the period was read by Miss Ross, after which three scenes in costume were presented: —" Elizabeth Refuses," from " Pride and Prejudice." with the following characters: —Elizabeth, Miss Eileen Service; Mrs Bennett, Mrs Porteous; Lady Catherine. Mrs Rose; Jane, Miss Kathleen Falconer; and Mr Collins. Miss Crow. " The Morning Call," from " Cranford," the cast being:—Miss Pole, Miss Farnie; Miss Betty Bocker, Mrs W. J. Williams: Miss Nothij, Miss M'Dougall; Mary Smith, Mrs Pritchard; Martha (the maid), Mrs F. L. Lawrence. " The Aunts Visit Mrs Tulliver," from " The Mill on the Floss," with the following characters: —Mrs Tulliver, Mrs C. B. Barrowclough; Aunt Glegg, Mrs W. H. Lawrenson; Aunt Pullet, Miss Holland; Mr Tulliver, Mrs I. W. Cowie; Maggie Tulliver, Miss Kathleen Falconer; Tom Tulliver. Miss Joy Barnett; Lucy, Miss Doris Watson. The evening was a particularly enjqyable one, and reflected credit, not only on Miss M'Dougall and Miss Ross, but also on.all who had taken part in the sketches.

A pretty wedding took place In the Methodist Church, Waikouaiti, on June 19, when Hilda Gertrude, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Halfka, of Waikouaiti, was married to Leslie Norman S., fifth son of Mrs and the late Mr Trotter, of Palmerston. The Rev. Mr Thomas was the officiating minister, and Miss Joyce Townsend played the bridal music. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride, who looked charming as she entered the church with her father. She wore a white crepe ripple frock, cut on long fitting lines, the skirt falling in soft folds to form a train, The sleeves were long and ruched to the elbow, with rows of sequins from top to wrist. The cowl neckline was finished with a diamante star. Her tulle veil, fashioned into a cap, was held in place with a double bandeau of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sis-ter, Freda, who wore a frock of shell pink sand crepe with gored and frilled skirt, cowl neck, and sleeves and a black velvet sash and an "Alice" bandeau of black and pink flowers. Little Louisa Hunt, the flower girl (cousin of the bride) made a pretty picture in a frock of primrose sand crepe with an "Alice " bandeau of primroses, and carried a Victorian posy. Mr Raymond Trotter, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Public Hall by the bride's mother, who wore a Lido blue ensemble. The bridegroom's mother wore a smart black and white ensemble. When the happy couple left by car for the south, the bride was wearing a grey frock, relieved with red and a grey coat and hat and accessories to tone. Prior to her marriage she was entertained at a kitchen evening, where she was the recipient of many useful presents.

When the Literary Circle of the St. Clair Women's Club held its meeting Mrs Prince occupied the chair. An enjoyable evening was spent in play reading, all members taking part.

At the meeting of the Literary Circle of the Otago Women's Club on Tuesday evening it was announced that Mrs I. C. Hervey had won the competition for an original club anthem arranged by the circle.

Prior to her wedding on June 25, Miss May Daniel was the guest of honour at several delightful parties, receiving at the same time many useful gifts for her home. The hostesses on the different occasions were Mesdames Newman Wilson, A. J. Dowling, C. Trenwith, and I. M'Conachy, and Misses Wade, M. Sandys, K. Hogan, D. Johnson, L. Carroll, R. Kavanagh, and K. Muldowney.

The studio presented a festive appearance on Wednesday evening, when Mr W. Russell-Wood entertained about 50 of his friends at a jolly party. Branches of birch suspended from the ceiling gave a charming effect, and bowls of Cavell chrysanthemums, a warm note of colour. Mr Russell-Wood was assisted in dispensing hospitality by Mr and Mrs Hugh Speight, Mrs Hugh Sutherland, Mrs John M'Pherson and Mr C. V. Smith, and during the evening enjoyable cabaret items were given by Mrs A. R. Bowman. Mrs Hugh Speight, Mr Leslie Pithie and Mr C. V. Smith.

At a social evening arranged by the Dunedin Business and Professional Women's Club in the Somerset Lounge on Monday Mr David Graham was guest of honour, and gave a charming and instructive talk on "Marine Life," illustrated by lantern slides. At the close of his talk he was accorded a warm vote of thanks on the proposal of Miss Hill, after which the evening was given to social activities. Miss Molly Fenton sang a bracketed number accompanied by Miss Farrell. In the absence of the president, Miss Ivy M'Naught, vice-president, was »n the chair.

The fortnightly meeting of the St. Clair Women's Club was held on Monday. It being a request evening, the programme was varied. The first item was a song, " The Huia's Lament," by Mrs F. L. Lawrence, whioh received an encore. The next item was a sketch entitled •" Suppressed Desires." Those taking part were Mesdames 0. W. Williams, Archbold and J. Wilson. Then followed "A Morning Call," a scene from " Cranford," M'Dougall and Blyth and Mesdames W. o. Williams, Pritchard and F. L. Lawrence being the performers. The last item was a witty sketch entitled " Over the Air," a humorous skit on the children's hour. The parts were taken by Mesdames Ombler, D. Paine, D. Barton, Bode, Neilson, Malone, J. W. Thomson and Turnbull. Mrs Kirk proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the performers.

The Somerset Lounge was the scene of an enjoyable dance on Tuesday evening last, the occasion being the annual staff dance of Messrs W. Harris and Son, Ltd. The lucky spot dance was won by Miss E. Ross and Mr Martin, and the Monte Carlo dance by Miss S. Newton and Mr Crawford. Mrs V. Voller made a charming hostess, and during the evening was presented with a bouquet. Dancing was enjoyed to the excellent music of a dance band. Those present were: Mrs V. Voller, Mrs K. Brown, Misses Walker, R. E. Lane, M. Robertson, K. Quinn, B. Blacklock, B. Kofoed, I. Blacklock, A. Churchill, M. Ryall, N. Orr, M. Simpson, Babs Orr, R. Matthewson, N. Brown,- N. Barth, Q. Sainsbury, V. Miles, N. Walls, 0. Lawrie, T. O'Neill, E. Ross, G. Smith, 0. Matthewson, B. Jopp, L. Powell, E. Dugan, R. Reynolds, R. Paris, A. Thomson, J. Goode, N. Taylor, F. Mitchell, J. Mitchell and S. Newton, and Messrs V, Voller. K. Brown, E. Tuekwell, T. Williams, A. N. Lane, R. M'Clintock, J. Moyniham. R. M'Dougall, J. Pringle, C. Holmes, Beaumont, A. M'Lennan, D. S. Briggs, R. Stevenson, L. Hay, M. Manning. H. Aitken, C. Berman, J. Williams. N. Paterson, R. Whatmaugh, R. Dickson, N. Martin, N. Stark, B. Collie, C. Ross, J. Moore, Casey, G. Anderson, A. Reynolds, G. Crawford, N. Gaudin, F. Bloy, R. Williams, A. Birse, J. Fox.