PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22612, 2 July 1935, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Agnes Herbert is the guest of Miss Goldsmith, Leith street.

Hr.s H. R. Thomas, of Wellington, is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Stuart Sidey.

Miss Kathleen Austin, of Oamaru, has returned from Christchurch, where she was spending a holiday.

Mr and Mrs Wolsey Kain, of Nevis, have left for Wellington to see their son off to England, where he will enter the Flying Corps.

Mrs James Skinner, of Hongkong, accompanied by her sister, Miss Hilda Montgomery, of Little River, are the guests of Sir James and Lady Allen at “Arana,” Clyde street.

The engagement is announced of Frances, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. Brass, of 53, Beatrice street, Invercargill, and John Watson, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Walls, of 8, Dundas street.

The Central branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon in the Y.M.p.A. assembly hall. Mrs Aslin presided. Mrs Dowser sang “ Songs My Mother Taught Me ” and as a recall “ Come, for it’s June.” Flowers brought by several members were sent to the Public Hospital. A welcome was extended to Mrs W. Ross, provincial president, who had just returned from a trip abroad. In the short time at her disposal she gave a hurried account of her trip. On arriving at Inverness Mrs Ross had found awaiting her an invitation from Lady Alice Fergusson asking her to spend a few days with her, but Mrs Ross’s father having died the invitation could not be accepted. On the motion of Mrs H. C. Campbell a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the speaker, and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.

A quiet but very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday evening. June 19, at St. John’s Church, Roslyn, when Noreen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Reid, of Kaikorai, was married to Cordon William, fourth son of Mr arid 'Mrs David Robertson, of Roslyn. Thb Rev. Mr Groves performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church with her father, to the strains of the “Wedding March,” played by Mrs Allen, and wore a frock of white embossed satin, with a tulle veil embroidered with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of roses, freesias. narcissi, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid (Miss Olive Robertson, sitter of the bridegroom) wore a frock of pink floral georgette, with silver coronet and shoes to match. Her bouquet was -of bronze chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr Alexander Reid, cousin of the bride, acted as best man. The reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where the usual toasts were honoured. Later, the happy couple left amidst showers of confetti.

A successful " afternoon ” was held in the O.K. Cafe, the proceeds of which were in aid of the Charity Ball supper fund. Hostesses were Mesdames W. J. Goughian, T. Cartwright, and Van Paine. The winner of the “lucky spot’’was Mrs W. Jones. Enjoyable songs were given by Mesdames Chetwin and Dineen and Miss Bessie Gallien, accompanied by Miss K. Hannan. Those present were:—-Mes-damea F. Cbeyne, T. Cahill, P. Lemon, J. Richardson, 1L Marshall, W. Taylor, V. Cahill, Harris, A. Blaney, Norwood, Quelch, M'Cracken, Prisk, H. Hart, Mooney, L. Woods, J. O’Brien, Sullivan, Hall, Wilson, Kean, Banks, Simpson, Gallagher. Clark. Bevis, Butel, Dawson, Brennan, Dyer, Lacey, Thomas, Sinclair, Lane, Downes, Guthrie, Hyndmarch, Tylee, Sawyer, Eames, Kinney, Stewart, Spiers, Harty, Kavanagh, F. Woods, O’Sullivan, Carrol, C. Walsh, Thorn, R. Hnngerford, Morris, Shand, Hanley, FraHer, Facer, Pettitt. Heneghan, Paget, Crawford, P. Walsh, Lloyd, C. Bills, H. Hnngerford, Grant, and Thompson; and Misses Aitkinson, G. Laffey, W. Donovan, T. Ryan, Tracey, I. Dawson, M. Meenan, Gourly, O’Connor, E Stewart, O’Neill, Dormer, Thompson, Hamilton, Kinny, Kellehcr (2), C, Taylor, Millburn, Heffernan, M'Bride, K. Drumnv and C. M'Kenzie.

A wedding was solemnised in Chalmers Church, Timaru, on the evening of June 20 the contracting parties being Verna Meretta, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Lindsay, of Timaru, and John Alexander, second son of Mr and Mrs E. Clouston, of Omakau. The church was decorated by friends of the bride. The Rev. Llewelyn Williams officiated at the ceremony, with Mr Fraser at the organ. The bride looked charming in a frock of ivory satin crepe marocain made on classical lines, the skirt falling in graceful folds and the back panel forming a train. The cowl neck was held in position by a diamante clip and finished at the back with a small bow. Her bridal veil was daintily arranged with sprays of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink and white abutilons, narcissi, and maidenhair fern. Miss Eva Lindsay attended as bridesmaid, and was becomingly dressed in an ankle-length frock of Margaret rose silk velvet, with a new high neckline forming at the back a cowl lined with silver tissue. Her quaint headdress of silver was relieved with tiny pink velvet roses. She carried a bouquet of pink abutilons and maidenhair fern. Valerie Meek (niece of the bride) made a charming little flower girl, dressed in pink frilled organdie, with headband of pink and silver. The role, of best man was filled by Mr James Clouston (bridegroom’s brother). Messrs Fred and Arthur Lindsay acted as ushers. After the marriage ceremony, an adjournment was made to the Bay Tea Rooms, where some 70 guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast. The guests were received by Mrs Lindsay and Mrs Clouston. Mrs Lindsay wore a wine-coloured frock, hat and shoes to tone, and a musquash coat. Mrs Cliuston was attired in a brown ensemble, with hat and shoes to match. Mrs H. Berry (grandmother of the bride) wore a black silk frock relieved with white. Each carried bouquets to match their frocks. For travelling, the bride chose a frock of brown crepe Morocco, with hat and accessories to match, and a handsome fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

By the courtesy of Miss Lynn, the June meeting of the New Zealand Federation of University Women (Otago Association) was held in the Y.W.C.A. rooms on Thursday evening. Mrs F. J. Turner presided and welcomed guests from the National. Council of Women, the Civic Circle of the Otago Women’s Club, the Y.W.C.A., 'the Women Students Club, the Teachers’ Association, the Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Medical Women’s Association, and the Massage Department. The topic for the evening was_ the “Anti-Feminist Eeaction.” Miss Hypatia Johnston, who had_ organised the meeting, explained the subject as the tendency to debar women from paid employment, especially in the liberal professions, either because they ■were women, or because they were married women. Miss Johnston explained the position of women in the chief countries of the world, and mentioned that the Scandinavian countries were alone in having passed no anti-feminine legislation. Dr Muriel Bell described the position of women in Nazi Germany, where the leaders were thanking God that they had been able to reject women from Parliament, from the platform, and from administrative positions. Miss Delight Lynn summarised the position of women in New Zealand in recent years, giving retails of the attitude to women, single or married, in industry, commerce and the professions. The fourth speaker, Mrs A. G. B. Fisher, in discussing the question from the psychological standpoint, held that it was as deplorable for women to be unemployed as it was for men. From the economic point of view, she drew an analogy between the present attitude to the employment of women, and the prejudice, last century, against machinery. Interesting discussion was promoted by the papers, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the* speakers.

Mrs W. Strang, of Wai-iti road, Timaru, is the guest of Mrs I. H. Mathieson. Port Chalmers.

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 E. A. Gladwin, of Clinton.

The Port Chalmers Golf Club held an enjoyable trump whist drive on Thursday, when a bright and pleasant time was spent with cards. The winners were:— Ladies, Mrs Jenks; gentlemen, Mr Morgan.

The engagement is announced of Jane, second daughter of Mr J. L. Gilkison and the late Mrs Gilkison, of Pine Bush, Southland, and Edward Carvel, son of Mr and Mrs J. F. Herbert, of “ Marama,” Heriot.

Recent guests at Onslow House include:—Mr and Mrs Francis Drake, and Mr and Mrs W. 11. Williamson (Wellington) ; Mr and Mrs Tennent and Miss Margaret Tennent (Hawera); Mr Brian Hilton (Lawrence); and Mr Pi. O’C. Shiel (Dunedin).

A lavish trend in formal evening fashions is well under way in Hollywood. This fact was disclosed when Travis Banton, prominent motion _ picture style expert, cave out a few hints regarding the costumes he has designed for Elissa Landi in “ Enter Madame,” her new Paramount picture.

“ I have acepted the Russian influence, to a moderate extent,” stated Banton, “and one of Miss Landi’s costumes is a formal afternoon suit which follows this trend. The fabric is a fascinating new ribbed silk, accented with a gold thread in contrast to the deep, dark brown of the material itself. In the skirt the ribs go up and down, the blouse having them running crosswise. There are huge lapels of sable and a large muff completes the ensemble.”

Banton also described several evening costumes Miss Landi is wearing. One of bluish purple lame, a very heavy type of metal cloth, features the modern bouffant silhouette with long peplums at either side. The decolletage is square both front and back, and is a sharp, definite line which requires no jewellery. Another evening gown is of black tulle which this designer predicts will be a very popular fabric this season.

Mrs Thomas Fergus, of Roslyn, gave a tea party at the Savoy on Saturday morning in honour of the girls who had assisted her at the recent Victoria League party. There were present Mrs L. Black, Mrs C. Wilson and Misses Margot Garrett, Daphne Chrystall, Molly Boyd, Elizabeth Begg, Edna Hobbs and Cushla Macasse.v.

Lady Allen gave a luncheon party at the Otago Women’s Club yesterday in honour of her niece, Mrs James Skinner, of Hongkong. There were also present Lady Ferguson, Mesdames C. Rattray, S. Batchelor and M'Lean, and Misses Hilda Montgomery (Little River), Mill, C. Williams, E. and W. Johnstone, Farquhar, Scott and Allen.

A net ball match between past and present pupils of St. Hilda’s Collegiate School was played in the school grounds on Saturday afternoon, the present girls being the winners. Mrs A. A, Fairbairn (president of the Old Girls’ Association) presented a cup to Margaret Evans (head girl), who suitably replied. Miss F. Peake, who had takeh a great interest in the match and seen to arrangements in connection with it, was a much-appreci-ated referee. Tea was later served in the drill hall.

Friends of Mrs E. M. Begg are delighted to have her back in Dunedin, and last week several gathered at her home for bridge. Prior to the serious business of the afternoon Mrs Begg outlined some aspects of international work of the League of*’ Nations, and as a result the funds of the Otago branch of the League of Nations Union benefited substantially. Among those present were:—Mesdames G. Grieg, Howes, Penrose, George Roger, and John Rhodes, and Misses Howe, Hardy M'Lean and J. Stenhouee.

Yesterday afternoon at the Otago Women’s Club Miss Cargill, president of the Victoria League, gav§ a tea party in honour of the Victoria League vice-presi-dents and committee. There were present Mesdames Clapperton, T. Fergus, W. Laidlaw. E. C. Reynolds, Eden Bowler, 6. Fitzgerald, Melville, M'Gowan, K. S, Ramsay and Battersby, and Misses A. C. Anderson. N. Reid. E. Jackson, Cook, L. White and Richardson.

Much interest is being taken in the wedding of Miss Peggy Mackenzie, of Walter Peak Station, which will take place in Queenstown to-morrow. Misses Sylvia Nevil and Jane Hay are to be two of the four bridesmaids, the others being Miss Jessie Mackenzie (Walter Peak) and Miss Molly Mackenzie (Mount Nicholas). Mr Frank Halsted is to be best man, Mr R. Phillips is to be a groomsman, and Avice Arthur and Ann Mackenzie (Mount Nicholas) are tp be flower-girls. Other Dunedin people who intend going up for the wedding are Mr and Mrs John Mirams, Mrs Ralph Sleigh, Miss Flora Macdonald, and Miss Joan Nevill.

On Thursday evening, at the Manse, Caversham. an enjoyable evening was spent to celebrate the coming-of-age of Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Roy. H. M. Whiteside and Mrs Whiteside. The evening was scent in games, competitions and musical items. In the dining room, where supper was served, the decorations were in pink and white, an ice cream birthday cake in pale pink with 21 candles giving a pleasing finish to the table. Those present were the Rev. R. L. and Mrs -Fursdon. Mrs Whiteside, Mr and Mrs D. K. MacDonald. Mr and Mrs Frank Clark. Mrs Bosworth, Misses E. Field, T. Macdonald, R. Burn. J. Rae, 0. Souness, L. Hayward. M. Whiteside, B. Farrell, P. Peters, Edith Whiteside, F. Peters. E. Whiteside, I. Clark, D. Clark and J. Whiteside and Mr E. Whiteside.

On Friday evening an enjoyable cabaret party was held at Cargill’s Castle, when the guests of honour were Miss Ida Lawson and Mr Lester Moller, who both leave shortly to pursue their studies in England. Others present were Dr and Mrs Focken, Dr and Mrs Monheimer, Sir and Mrs Warrington Taylor, Misses Alice Stanton, Doreen Black, Bertha Salmond, Billie Mitchell, Edith Hamilton, Finlayeon. Grant. Joyce Massent, Joan M'Leod, Isabel Newlands, Dorothy Clark, Ann Morrell, Margot Garrett, Alma Browne, Pat Hanlon and Ethelwyn M'George, and Messrs W. M'lnnes, J. B. Thomson, C. Nicolson, T. Lawson, T. 0. Gilbert, J. G. Warrington, A. Salmond. D. Greenslade, J. Howorth, E. Tuckwell, A. Ibbotson, J. Dodgshun, J. Fitzgerald, A. Heath and C. Paterson.

The annual dance of the staff of the Public Trust Office was held in the Masonic Hall, Moray place, on Friday evening, when some 65 couples braVed the elements to participate in what proved to be a highly successful function. The many novelties combined to make an extremely pleasant evening pass all too quickly. A mystery dance was won by Mrs Grant and Mr E. Ruffell, and the prize for the Monte Carlo was carried off by Miss Black and Mr E. Pledger. Those present included: Mesdames Grant, Eccles, Mackintosh, Race, Winkel, Taylor, Sutherland, Lawrie, Main, Cunningham, Farquharson, and Twose, Misses Dunn, Mantell, MTntosh (2), Paterson, Williamson, Bain (2), Fulton, Inglis, Anderson, Boatwood, Williams, French, Ross, Hogan, Driscoll, Sutherland, Kellan, Simpson, Hinchcliff (2), Wootton, Seelin, Dickinson, Elliffe, Caldow, Sunderland, Moodie M. Sutherland, Hope, Runnerstrum, Murray, Barth, Lockhart. Greenwood, Howell, Thompson, Pearson, Butler, Gamble Dawson, Finlayson, L. Bain, Coutts, Martin, Brown, Winkel, Maeomish, Allen, Barclay, and Robinson, and Messrs G. H. Elliffe (district Public Trustee), Grant, Eccles, Mackintosh, Race, Winkel, Taylor, Sutherland, Lawrie, Main, Cunningham, Farquharson, Twose, Maclean, Haughey, MTntosh, Clements, Parker, Kemnitz, Noble Brooks, Davenport. Hughson, Sheppard, Thomson, Isaacs, Salmond, Anderson, Alcorn, Pledger (2), Saunders, Steel, Caldow, Stewart, Corson, Morrah Harris. Aitken, Marks, M'Donnell, R. de Clifford James, W. Cunningham, M'Kinnon, Ruffell, Charlton, Turnbull, Dawson, Ballinger W. Smith, Neill. Brown, Thompson, Longwbrth, Clark, Manson, Shepherd, Veitch, Kennedy, French, Burns, M'Noe, Flint, Seelin, and Cook.

Miss Lois White is the guest of Miss Cargill, Musselburgh.

Mr and Mrs Cairns Clapp, of Calton Hill, are on a holiday visit to Alexandra as the guests of Mrs T. W. Sanders, “ Riverside.”

The engagement is announced of Grace, only daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Winder and Frederick Thomas, youngest son of Mr and Mrs F. T. Williams, of Upper Junction.

The members of the Central Council of the Girls’ Friendly Society held their annual festival on Saturday. A service was held in St. Matthew’s Church at 5.U0 p.m., when the preacher was the Rev. A. B. Pywell. Later a" combined tea was held in the schoolroom, and as this year commemorates the diamond jubilee of the society’s work in England, a cake with 60 candles was lighted by the president (Mrs J. C. M'George), the vicepfhsidents, Mesdames Nevill and Scuit, and Mrs Fulton representing the Mothers’ Union. During this ceremony the doxology was sung. The evening was spent in games, recitations and competitions.

Among the recent guests at Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke, were:—Mr E. S. DolHmorr, Australia; Mr C. R. Wilknis, Wellington; Miss M. E. Fuller, Mrs Bush, Mr Bush, and Mr J. A. Clements, Christchurch; Mr J. Hunter, Oamaru; Miss I. E. Chadwick, Miss V. Jarman, Mr S. Harris, Mr R. W. Hardie, Mr D. K. Macdonald, Mr K. S. Hooper, Mr R. D. Nimmo, and Mr C. Campbell, Dunedin; Mrs J. W. Smith and Miss Daphne Smith, Invercargill; Mr F. A. Mathias, Waipiata; Mr G. H. Brass, Heriot: Mr R. H. Kerr, Edievale; Mr B. M. Robson, Mr J. M. Macdonald, Mr E. D. Ross, and Mr P. B. Belcher, Alexandra; Mr A. Dewar and Mr J. I. Bilton, Cromwell. 5? Si"

A successful ball was held in the Ranfurly Hall on Thursday in aid of the Dennis Dowling Fund. The hall was tastefully decorated to represent a winter scene, and the effect attained of falling snow was cleverly arranged. An energetic ladies’ committee was responsible for a smart effect in the supper room, which was decorated in spring flowers. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Cromb and Mr J. Cromb, and a Monte Carlo fox trot was won by Mr and’Mrs J. Fraser. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr R. Hanrahan and Mr F. Pringle, and general arrangements were in the capable hands of the Rev. Father Haljy. Among those present were Mesdames A. H. M'Donald, wearing wine satin, with diamante trimming;* L. R. Pern am, ivory lace and sequin cape; A. Booth, black net; George Weir, black windswept satin; J. Quinn, black silk marocain; Booth (Alexandra), wine georgette and lace; J. E. Keairney, black lace; W. Mawhinney, black satin; J. I. Fraser, blue and gold lace; J. O’Neill, red crepe de chine and lace; S. Tait, bottle green lace; H. Davis black georgette and brilliants; L. C. Inder, flame georgette and lace; J. Duffy, nigger brown georgette; W. Pringle, floral silk chiffon; T. Lonsdale, green satin silver lame; I. Mathias, white satin; J. M'Connell (Oturehua), red taffeta; E. Clarkson, mauve silk velvet and silver lame; T. H. Wilkinson (Dunedin), Oriental red; M. Graham (Wedderburn), black crepe; E. Hammond. white satin beaute; R. A. Long, gold tinsel georgette; W. Rutherford, Marina blue crepe; F. Weir, blue satin; J. Mawhinney, petunia velvet; R. A. Weir, black tulip velvet; B. Dougherty, blue and silver; George Mathias, beetroot georgette and silk lace; L. G. Jack (Port Chalmers), black silk lace; Leslie Bell, pink crepe de chine, georgette, and silver; L. A. Bleach, black velvet; C. H. Bleach, green crepe de chine; W. Dowling, black georgette and lace; J. Herlihy, navy lace, black embossed velvet coatee; W. D. Hall, green satin land white coat; and E. A. Kavanaugh, brown satin; and Misses M. Wilson, flame satin; M. M. Wilson,, green lace; K. Inder (Oturehua), lemon satin; E. Cnitchley, blue sand crepe; Jean Beattie, black skirt, gold lame Russian blouse; M. Dowling, ivory satin: 1. Scott, green floral georgette; A. Chapman, blue crepe suede; - G. A. Donald, lemon sand crepe; D. Fennessy, black satin and red cape; G. Carson, apricot georgette; - Shea, Marina blue satin; A. Fraser, black and white sand crepe; G. Young, red georgette; E. Creighton, powder blue crepe suede; M. M'Namara, white and black spotted crepe; J. Cromb, black georgette; M. Beattie, wine valvet; J. M'Namara, apricot celanese; E. Herlihy, margaret rose lame crepe; G. Weir, clack, with ivory; H, Bleach, violet chiffon velvet and silver; D. MLeod, floral taffeta; S. Helm, pink lace; M. Herlihy, black crepe and gold tissue; J. Buchanan, blue silk; E. M'Lean, green georgette and lace; E. Cook (Maheno), salmon pink georgette; Ahpe Ritchie (Timaru), red elephant crepe; V. Manson (Dunedin), pink chiffon velvet; K. Brown, black velvet; M. Cunningham, blue ring velvet; K. Hammond _ (Ornakau), lemon taffeta and silver lace; - M. Francis, daffodil lace and net; E. Duncan, red satm and lace; L. Sheppherd, red satin; N. M'Millan (Styx), green floral voi ; D. Insall, black silk velvet and gold lame; D. Davis, blue sprigged organdie- V.‘ Davis, blue lace; E Williamson (Kyeburn), red satin and lace; R. Egan, black lace; V. Hanrahan, pink elephant crepe, M. Bruce, red velvet; H. Merton, white satin; E. Smith, white and tartan; N. Hore, white crepe and silver; B. Haskins, burgundy velvet; L. Wright, black georgette; L. Bohm, flame ring velvet and silver lame; A. M'Tavish, lime green silk net over crepe du chine; C. Mathias, pink silk velvet; S. Dowling, green maltese; C. Dowling (Hyde), saxe crepe suede; E. Grant, orange crepe satin; M. Cromb, electric blue marocain; E. M'Lean, lemon sand crepe; A. Weir, shell pink; M. M'Erlane, rose pink and silver lame; A. Chapman (Rangiora), black satin; R. Redding, old gold pinclapple velvet; M. Mullin, scarlet marocain; E. Forrester, shell pink eatin beaute: N. Hall, green georgette; R. A. Donald, blue sand crepe, M. Davis (Oturehua), black satin; H. Flannery (Alexandra), silk velvet; and W. Blakely, Marina blue and red lace.