PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22711, 25 October 1935, Page 17

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

The engagement is announced of Joan, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. TV alker. of Dunedin, and Walter, second son of Mr and Mi’s H. Bayly, of Roxburgh. * * * Miss Ngaio Wilkin, of Dunedin, who arrived in England in May, has toured in Wales, Scotland, throughout England, and in Germany. She spent the last month in London, and left for home by the Rangitata on October 17. * * * Mr and Mrs James Taylor, George street, who have been in the !North Island for some time, have taken the opportunity of going on a motor tour, visiting relatives before leaving early next year for England. They have booked their passages by the lonic, leaving in March, ana will spend some time in Dunedin before sailing. * * * Recent callers at the High Commissioner’s Office have included: —Mr Arthur Ellis, Mrs R. Ellis (Dunedin), Mr A. J. Homes (Dunedin), Mrs J. Highet (Timaru), Miss E. Humphries (Oamaru), Mr B. H. Low (Timaru), Mr R. G. Meldrum (Dunedin), Mies Betty M'Arthur (Dunedin), Dr Kathleen A. Pih (Dunedin), and Mrs A. Swift (Dunedin). Mr Ken James, the New Zealand wicket-keeper, who this season has qualified for Northants, was married on September 11 at St. Jude’s Church, Kensington, to Miss Myrtle Pratt, previously ot Wellington Hospital and of ,Auckland. The best man was Mr Douglas Barker, of New Zealand House, for whom Mr James had acted as best man a year ago. Mr and Mrs James spent their honeymoon on a motoring tour of Devon and Cornwall. * * * At the close of her magnificent lecture recital of “Mary Read” in the Jubilee Hall last evening. Miss Elizabeth Blake was given a supper party in the Tudpr Lounge. Members of the Otago branch of the British Drama League and the Dunedin Repertory Society were present and had a delightful opportunity of meeting and speaking with Miss Blake, who, dressed in tomato red georgette with a brocaded coatee, was an interesting and charming guest of honour. * * * The animated stage at the Percy Grainger concert in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening was one which will long remain in the memories of all who witnessed it. Behind was the choir in its coloured frocks; in front the orchestra with its three, grand pianos; and all the time, excitement, change, and movement. Mr fl Grainger in her item with the steel marimba, was a charming figure in flowered taffeta made in an old-world style. There was a large audience to do honour to an occasion which will probably be unique in the history of Dunedin. * * * The Central Branch of the League of Mothers held its final meeting in the Y.M.C.A. yesterday afternoon. Mrs Aslm presided over a good attendance of members. The speaker for the afternoon was Miss Blackmore, who delivered a fascinating address on the subject of “The Passion Play of Oberammergau. She referred to the simple but sincere and intensely religious life of the inhabitants of Oberammergau, this latter trait being amply exhibited in their portrayal of the world-renowned play. On behalf of the members, Mrs North moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. During the afternoon Miss Price contributed two vocal solos, which were much appreciated.

On the occasion of the coming of age of her only daughter, Isabel Irene, Mrs R. S. Anderson gave a delightful evening in the Strand Salon for her many friendsThe large gathering comprised several relatives and friends, including a number from .Dunedin and Christchurch. Games and dancing during the evening were entered into with zest by all. The guest of honour received those attending the party, her frock being of pale pink windswept crepe, with a cowl neckline, completed by a spray of freesias, A posy of carnations, roses, narcissi, maidenhair, and asparagus fern completed a charming ensemble. The main feature of the evening was the presentation of the “key of freedom,” after the customary toasts wen* honoured during supper. Great interest was taken in the cutting of the beautiful cake, the main kewpie dressed in tulle being surrounded by 20 small kewpiea with tiny pink bows. Another feature was the placing of a magnificent bowl of pink tulips and sweet peas around the cake. Miss Marjorie Faid, a cousin from Dunedin, was also honoured on the occasion of gaining her majority on October 1. A happy function concluded at a late hour with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” * * *

Expectations in regard to the dance recital by the pupils of Mr Stan Lawson were fully realised on Wednesday eyening and last night. No waits between items, exquisite frocking, sensible make-up, and good masks, put a professional touch upon the show, and an originality of ideas kept the audience interested from first to last. It was pleasing to see small children behaving as children, and not as miniature love-lorn adults as is sometimes the case with dance recitals, and also pleasing to realise that a child who was able to do an operatic dance could also tap dance and dance barefooted, her repertoire being wide and varied. Mime was used to effect also, the facial expression of each performer being natural and delightful. The programme was full of memorable little pictures, but what seemed to stand out with most clarity were the book-ends — Harlequin and Columbine —standing against a background of books while the nursery people danced; the reapers in "The Angelus” scene; the living statuary in the group fantasy “Sleep”: all the characters in the ballet “ The Children’s Bookshelf ”; the wide-awakes crawling into bed in “ The Night Before Christmas”; and the pairs in “Courtship Through the Ages”; the two little girls in white and red playing tennis and ‘ My Lady” in her blue gown.

A marriage of New Zealand interest was that of Mr John Hawdon Lascelles, the only eon of Lieutenant-colonel and Mrs Edward ffrands Ward Lascelles, of 145 Rivermead Court, S.W., and Miss Janet Hamilton Campbell Kidston, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kidston, of Hazelbury Manor, Box, Wiltshire (says our London correspondent). This took place on October 2 at the Church of St. Thomas a Becket, Box, Wiltshire. The Rev. George Foster, the vicar, officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. A. Bunbury and the Rev. Gerald Ellison, The church was decorated with white and pink lilies, red gladioli, and dahlias. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of close-fitting white satin, with train cut in one with the dress. Her tulle veil was secured with sprigs ot orange blossom, and her bouquet was ot white carnations, lilies of the valley, and fern. The child attendants were Jane and Anne Seymour and John and James Menzies. The little girls w °. r anklelength dresses of white net, with waistbands of red velvet, and headdresses ot golden leaves. The pages were in kilts of the Menzies tartan and white mllr shirts The bridesmaids were the Misses Joyce and Rachel Kidston (sisters of the bride), Miss Elizabeth Bonham (cousin), and Miss Diana Croft. With dresses of flame-coloured velvet, designed with long sleeves, caught at the wrists, they wore wreaths of golden leaves, and carried bouquets of flame and amber-coloured gladioli. Mr Kenneth Bayne, who acted as best man, was president of the Cambridge U.B.C. in the year when the bridegroom rowed in the Oxford boat He and the bridegroom, in 1934, rowed in the Leander Grand eight, beating Loudon, Thames, and Princeton. The Rev. Gerald Ellison was president of the Oxfoid U B C. in the year when the bridegroom rowed in the Oxford boat. The reception was held at Hazelbury Manor. Among the large number of guests were Mr and Mrs Hal Williams, Miss Tabart, Captain and Mrs Francis Clark, and Miss Hazel Bell. The bride’s travelling ensemble was a blue frock, with brown coat and hat. The honeymoon is to be spent on the Continent. Wedding gifts included cheques, canteen of table silver and cutlery. furniture, glass, silver and china; an Old English chest of-drawers from the servants and employees on the estate; easy chair and silver coffee spoons from the staff of the Imperial Economic Committee.

WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION. Reports of meetings of brunches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be assured. The Ratanui branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union met last Wednesday and was presided over by Mrs Craigie. Miss Falconer gave an account of Educational Girls’ Week held in Dunedin recently. The roll call was “ Should husbands take their wives on holiday? ” The remainder of the afternoon was spent in concert practice for the forthcoming birthday party. The Bannockburn branch held a successful second birthday party last week, there being a very large attendance. An excellent musical and instrumental programme was presented. As a prelimihai'y to cutting the cake and handing it round, short addresses were delivered .and greetings extended by Mesdames Drake, Elliott, Annan, T. Smith, and Ritchie, and Messrs J Ritchie, H. T. Wilkinson, and G. Burrows. The function concluded with a dance. » * * The Tahatika branch met on the IGth. Mrs Roulston presided. Mrs M'Arthur won the competition, "The best homemade child's toy.” The branch also held a successful fifth birthday party in the Tahatika Hall on the 18th. A programme of plays and songs was presented to a large audience, which included visitors from the local branches of the Women’s Division and Farmers’ Union, as well as the Tawanui Women’s Institute. Mrs Craigie (Ratanui) lit the candles on the birthday cake, Mrs Sharpe (Tawanui) put them out, and Mesdames Roger and Grey (Owaka Valley and Glenomaru) cut the cake, which -was made by the president, Mrs Roulston. A stall of goods from the New Zealand Institute for the Blind was conducted, and quite good business was done. The branch was indebted to members of the Tahatika branch of the Farmers’ Union for their assistance, also to Messrs Hill, Matheson, and Crawford, who kindly supplied music for the dance. -•S * * Mrs R. Attfield presided over the October meeting of the Galloway branch. A paper, written by Mr Millar, of Clyde, cn "Gladioli Culture," was read by Mrs R. Tohill. Miss Lorraine M'Crossan gave an account of her activities during country girls’ week. Hostesses were all members. * * The Kelso branch of the W.D.F.U. met in the ante-room of the Kelso Hall. Mrs J. Kissell and Miss A. E. Clark, the two delegates to the country girls’ educational weejs held in Dunedin during September last, gave their reports. The roll call was, “A Gardening Hint," and the competition, which was won by Mrs J. Hitching, was “A Vase of Spring Flowers." The members also brought along seedlings to exchange. Votes of thanks were accorded the hostesses, Mesdames W. Steel, Winslade, and Miss J. Stuart, and the girls who had given their reports.

The Galloway branch celebrated its second birthday in Mr R. Tohill’s woolshed, which was decorated with streamers and greenery. The president (Mrs R. Attfield) welcomed the guests. Bouquets were presented to Mrs R. Attfield and Mrs Annan (president Clyde branch) by Mrs Lewis. During the evening solos were rendered by Mrs J. Noble, Mrs E. Iverson, and Mr R. Cavanagh. An amusing sketch was given by members of the division, those taking part being Mesdames R. and George Attfield, A. Clearie, and R. Tohill, and Misses F. Cummock and M. Symons. A short community sing, with Mr Irvine Kinraid at the piano, was enjoyed during the setting of the supper table. The birthday cake, which was made by Mrs R. Attfield and iced by Mr W. Noble, jun., was carried in by Mrs J. Muir, preceded by the bagpipes, played by Piper A. Ross. The two candles were lit by Mrs Timmings (president of the Alexandra branch) and blown out by Mrs L. Ryan (vice-president Galloway branch), and the cake cut by Mrs Annan (vice-president of the Otago Provincial Council). Birthday greetings and good wishes were extended to the branch by Mrs Annan (Clyde), Mrs Timmings (Alexandra), Mr E. Iverson (president Dunstan Farmers’ Union), and Mr W. Cummock (chairman Young Farmers Club). Mrs Attfield thanked all who had helped to make the evening the success it was. Miss Jean M'Donald played the accompaniments. Mr Henry Stevenson ably carried out the duties of M.C.

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Reports of meetings of branches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be assured. The Clydevale Women’s Institute met in the hall on Thursday afternoon, the 17th inst, Mrs R. Dunlop residing. The motto was, “Smiling comes so easy, do not wear a frown; if you feel one coming try to live it down,” and the roll call, “What I Am Doing for the Institute Bay.” The competition resulted as follows: —Best-arranged bowl of flowers — Miss Lily May 1, Mrs Webb 2, Mrs Mowat 3; best-arranged vase of flowers — Mrs Kee 1, Mrs P. Miller 2, Mrs Mowat 3; best collection of narcissi—Mrs R. Dunlop 1. Children’s section: Best posy for girls—Hazel and Betty M’Donald (equal) 1, Olive Anderson 2, Joyce Decker 3; best posy for boys—Leslie Deaker 1, Alan Wilson 2. The thanks of the members were due to Miss Melrose for giving a special prize in the children’s class. Mrs Smith demonstrated on beaten brass, and Mrs Kee returned thanks. The ■ hostesses were Mesdames A. M’Donald. P. Miller, and Scott. >*-

The Milton Women’s Institute met on Friday afternoon, and was presided over by Mrs J. Gray. The motto was “When you come to the end of your tether, tie a knot on the end and hung on, and the roll call “Your Favourite Motto. A demonstration on “ Cane Tray Making was given by Mr R. Olver, to whom Mrs Sinclair proposed a vote of thanks. Mies Watt was placed first, Miss Stinson second, and Mrs Porter third in the competition, “ Something made from one skein of twoply wool.” It was decided that the Christmas cheer fund this year be sent to the leper station at Makogai. A presentation was made to Mesdames Sprang and Peattie, who are leaving the district to reside in Dunedin. The hostesses were Mesdames Gregory. M’Dowell, Herbert, Wright, and Miss Watt. ip T The Hcriot Institute met on Thursday, October 17, when Mrs Sinclair presided. The motto was, “A laugh is worth 100 groans in any state of the market. I he roll call wag “ Limericks °n Institute Members.” A talk on “ Burns and the treatment of same was given by Dr Robinson, of Tapanui. At the conclusion _ he was given a vote of thanks with musical honours. The afternoon’s entertainment was provided by Mrs Carter. A competition, “Physiology,” was won by Miss M. Walker, with Mrs Calverly second following which, a little playette entitled “The Prescription ” wag given by Mesdames Carter and Sim and Miss Moncur. A darning competition was won by Mrs

Sinclair with Mrs Adams second and Mrs Calverly third, and judged by Miss Wood, of Dunedin. The hostesses were Mesdames Arthur, Brownlie, and Roberts, and Miss Finlay. >;< at $ The Waitahuna Institute met on Friday. The roll call was a recipe for afternoon tea cakes or biscuits, the recipes afterwards being sold at Id each to augment institute funds. Some time was spent in games and competitions, Misses K. Vanstone and E. Crump coming equal in a “ Menu ” competition. Solos were rendered by Miss R. Walker (pianoforte) and Miss M. Woodley (vocal). The competition, “A Jam Jar of Flowers,” resulted:-—Senior Mrs Cunningham (tulips) I, Mrs Labes (wallflower) 2: junior—Miss Smith (narcissi and Iceland poppies) 1, Miss W. Cunningham (narcissi and muscari) 2. Mrs Labes was appointed delegate to the conference in Dunedin. Hostesses were Mrs and Miss Walker and Miss Shaw. * * * The Sawyers’ Bay Institute met on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Treloar presiding. The president said how sorry all were to lose Mrs Bauman, who would be away before the next meeting. Mrs Bauman suitably replied. Mrs Begbie demonstrated turning the heel of a sock, and showed three different ways of doing it. The competition, “ Best pair knitted socks,” was won by Mrs Munro, Mrs Lynn being second. Mrs Ncwcome and Latta tied for first place for the paper competition, Mrs Pettigrew and Bauman being third. Readings were given by Mes dames M'Alister, Begbie, and Latta. INVALID DISHES SAGO CREAM. Take i pint milk, 1 egg-yolk, loz fine sago, ioz sugar. W ash sago in several waters, then soak for about 15 minutes in a little of the milk. Put remainder into a saucepan, allow it to get hot, then add the sago and salt. Cook over the gas until transparent, stirring all the time. Allow to cool a little, mix egg-yolk with sugar in a basin, pour on to_ it the sago, stirring all the time. It is then ready for use. It may be poured into small w r et moulds until cold, then turned out and served with stewed fruit or jam. EGG JELLY. Take 1 egg, Joz gelatine, 3oz sugar, 1 lemon, water. Grate lemon rind, then squeeze juice out of pulp into a basin. Add water to juice to make up half a pint. Put this into a saucepan with grated lemon rind, sugar, and gelatine, add egg (well beaten), then whisk mixture until it is nearly boiling and the gelatine is quite dissolved. Do not let it boil. Strain through a piece of muslin, and it is ready for use. MILK JELLY. Take h pint milk, loz sugar, gelatine, rind of half a lemon. Put milk on to boil with lemon rind, then pour over sugar and gelatine in a basin. Stir until gelatine is dissolved, and continue stirring until jelly thickens like cream. This must be done, or it will not set. Pour into small wetted moulds or cups and serve with jam, if liked. SOUFFLE. Take \ pint milk, loz flour, loz butter, 3 eggs, I dessertspoonful caster sugar, 1 thin strip lemon rind, 1 teaspoonful lemon juice. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, and mix smoothly. Add milk, bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Cook thoroughly and, when done, draw away from the sides of the pan. Let it cool a little, add yolks, sugar, lemon rind, and juice, beating yolks in one at a time. Now’ .beat the egg-whites stiffly, adding a pinch of salt, and stir lightly in. Well grease two basins or plain moulds and half fill them with the mixture. Lay a buttered paper over and put into a saucepan, with boiling water, reaching not more than halfway up the sides. Steam for 25 minutes, when the souffles should be well risen. Turn out and serve quickly. Sprinkle with caster or icing sugar. TO COOK AN EGG. The best way to cook an egg for an invalid is to have a small, deep saucepan containing about 1 pint of boiling water. Place in it a fresh egg, cover with the lid, and stand in a warm place for eight minutes. The white will then be thick and creamy. BEEF TEA CUSTARD. Take i pint beef tea, 2 egg-yolks, 1 eggwhite. a little salt. Beat egg-yolkg and white well, add beef tea and salt, pour into a well-buttered cup or small mould, cover with paper, and steam gently for 20 minutes. Serve hot or cold. BARLEY WATER. , Take loz patent barley, 2 teaspoonfuls sugar, 1 lemon. 1 quart boiling water. Mix barley to a smooth paste, pour into a saucepan with water and thinly-pared lemon rind and stir over fire for 10 minutes. When cold, strain, and use; sweeten to taste.