PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22723, 8 November 1935, Page 17

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley returned on Tuesday from a visit to America.

Mr and Mrs A. R. Lambert, Hazel avenue, returned last week from a trip to England and the Continent.

Miss Helen Dallas and Miss Helen Paterson left by the through express on Saturday for the North Island.

Mr and Mrs John Haggitt arrived back on Tuesday from a tour abroad, and are at present staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs J. Faulks, of Pembroke, is on a visit to her daughter-in-law, Mrs J. M. Faulks, Waipahi.

Mrs Russell James and Miss Ross left on Tuesday for Auckland, where they will join the Akaroa, en route to Great Britain.

* * Miss Margaret Young left by the express on Wednesday for Christchurch, where she will be the guest of Miss Ponder, Merivale, for some weeks.

Dr and Mrs Hayes, Seaciiff, left on Tuesday for a tour of the southern lakes, before travelling north as far as Auckland.

* * * The engagement is announced of Maida, eldest daughter of Mr and-Mrs William Hughes, of Kaitangata, and Frank Alexander, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wiliam Simpson, of Palmerston.

An engagement of interest to sporting circles in Southland and Otago is announced between Margaret Mary, only daughter of Mr Thomas Hiekey7 of Edendale, and William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Irvine, of Edendale.

Recent guests at Sunshine Guest House, Alexandra, were as follows: —Mr J. Anderson and Mrs Anderson, Sydney; Mr T. M’Donald, Timaru; Mr L. Harcourt, Christchurch; Mr K. Gilmer, Invercargill; Miss M. Hepburn, Auckland; Miss C. North, Wellington; Miss N. Hallenstein, Auckland, and Mr Ferguson, Mrs Ferguson, Mr C. Ferguson, Mr S. Ferguson, Miss P. Ferguson, Master F. Ferguson, Miss L. Gawn, Mr R. S. M'Kenzie, Mr Collie, and Mrs Collie, Dunedin.

A happy time was spent by the members of the Port Chalmers League of Mothers on Tuesday afternoon, when they journeyed to Sawyers’ Bay to spend the afternoon at the home of their president. Mrs Cleghorn. The day was fine, and after tea had been served by the committee the members adjourned »to the tennis court, where games were played. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne ” brought to a close a happy and profitable year for the members of the league..

The Poetry Circle of the Otago Women s Club held its annual party on Tuesday afternoon, when members journeyed to the Upper Gardena. Tea was served in the Kiosk, where the room was decorated with azaleas. Afterwards an adjournment was made to the sun balcony, where under the direction of the chairwoman (Miss V. Reynolds) suggestions were made for next year’s programme. A stroll through the’ rhododendron dell concluded a delightful afternoon. Those present were Mesdameg Galway, Tyson, Cowie, Lawrenson, Ritchie, Anderson, Stewart, Campbell, Hervey, Cook, Rodgerson, Black, Roberts, Wallace Watson, Thompson, Glue, Wilson, Duthie, Canter, Wakefield Holmes. Beckett, and Bain, and Misses Reynolds, Nelson, Fenwick, Farnie, Stenhouse. Mullin, Qrow, Holford, M’Cosh Smith, Whitson, and Fairbairn,.

Miss Chrissie Talbot, the brilliant coloratura soprano whose singing of the “Indian Bell Song” in the Wellington aria contest raised the audience to a great pitch of enthuaiam, is soon to visit Dunedin to sing at the Returned Soldiers’ Choir Concert on November 20 in His Majesty’s Theatre. In addition to singing this great aria from “Lalime,” Miss Talbot will sing a choice selection of solos. Mrs H. C. Campbell’s talented quintet, Mrs Campbell (piano). Miss Ethel Wallace (violin). Miss Ngaio Garland (violin), Miss Lillian Rattigau (viola), and Miss Elvira Wycherly (‘cello), will present Scherzo and Final from Dvoraks piano quintet. The choir has prepared a delightfully varied programme which will include several entirely new numbers. As an additional attraction, the choir and the soloist in the second part of the programme will have the support of an efficient orchestra under the leadership of Miss Ethel Wallace.

About 200 members of the Playbox Club attended the party given 'by Mr Russell-Wood to mark the closing of the season on Tuesday; The studio was decorated with rhododendrons, lilac and laburnum, and a spirit of camaraderie prevailed. On amval the guests were received by®Mr Russell-Wood and Mrs W. A. Flavdll, who were assisted in entertaining by Mesdames John M'Phersou, H. Speight and H. Sutherland and Miss M. Flavell. A short programme comprising two one-act plays and several sketches preceded the distribution of prizes. A. A. Milne’s delightful play, “ The Boy Comes Home,” was presented by Mrs Hugh Speight, the cast being Mrs Hugh Sutherland, Miss Lucy Faulkner, Mise G. Johnson, Mr F. Lanyou and Mr L. Pithie. Mr Russell-Wood gave a humorous reading and Mrs Speight and Miss Faulkner sketches which were well received. Alfred Sutro’s smart comedy, “A Marriage Has Been Arranged,” gave Mrs Jolnj M'Phersou and Mr Lanyon good scope for displaying their histrionic ability. Before Lady Allen presented the cups and trophies to several members, whose work has been outstanding, Mr Russell-Wood spoke briefly of the perseverance. diligence and enthusiasm of members and of the all-round improvement in the quality qf the players’ work. The most consistently rood players were Miss Nell Warren and Mr Leo Manning, who were presented with silver cups. The outstanding individual efforts were those of Mrs Earie Johnson (as Lady Chiltern in “An Ideal Husband ”) and Mr Kenneth Donaldson (as Sir Thomas Audley in “The Rose Without a Thorn”). They also received miniature cups. For the best character work. Mrs Sutherland and Mr James Walker received trophies, and for the most improved players awards were made to Mrs Hugh Speight and Mr James Tannock. On behalf of members of the Playbox, Mr J. Walker spoke appreciatively of Mr Russell-Wood’e untiring efforts, and asked his acceptance of two bound sets of plays by A. A. Milne and J. M. Barrie. After supper a happy evening concluded with dancing. Those present included: —Sir James and Lady Allen, Mr C. R. Allen. Captain and Mrs Earle Johnson, Mr D. alliance. Mr L. Bullot, Messrs and Mesdames E. J. Smith, Leslie Nisbet, L. Hill. Kevin Dun, A. G. Christie, C. V. Dayus, W. A. Flavell, M. Manning, John M'Pherson, S. G. Pether, E. C. Reynolds, J. S. Fleming, R. S. Kent (Christchurch), S. Westlake, H. B. Pattrick. Mesdames Richard Hudson, R. W. Brickell, J. M. Paterson. J. Wallace Watson. H. Sutherland, G. M'Connell. M. Mathias. J. L. Anderson. W. S. Cubitt. F. S. Cowan, C. Dickenson, -A. Ponton. E. L. Davidson. A. M'Gregor. A. J. Ryan and A. H. Templeton. and Misses Z. Hart, R. Rittenbcrg. N. Parker. B. Hamer. L. Alexander. D. Watson. A. Winkel. M. Lane. E. Clarke. G. Allen. E. Briton. E. Clare. A. C. Barnett. F. Cubitt. N. and S. Cameron. N. Warren J. Cousins. M. Emanuel. E. Brickell. M. and B. Forbes. F. Grace. A. Guy. B. Hazelwood. M. Hill. M, Hughes. D. Wvlic. V. Jefferson. G. .Tonec:. K. King. M. Morris. E. Morrison, R. Munro. M. O’Sullivan, E. Tither, M. Thompson and R. Wood-

Miss Ensor lias returned to town after a visit to Micldlemarch. * * # Mrs W. Mackenzie is paying a visit to Kelso. v * * Mrs Charles Chapman has returned to Dunedin, and is staying with Mrs Vivian. Cumberland street. si: * * Mrs J. Niven, of Macandrew Bay, is the guest of Mrs P. A. de la Perelle, Winton. Si! Si! Si! Mrs Richard Hudson and Mrs D. Smeaton left on Wednesday for Christchurch to attend the races. t|< s!< si: ' The Savoy this week is arranged in cyclamen tones. Stocks, Iceland poppies, and ranunculi upon tables covered with cherry-coloured clothes produce the cyclamen effect which is decidedly charming and unusual. # * * The following is a list of the guests who have registered at The Hermitage during the past week: —Mr A. Jewell, Sydney; Mrs J. G. Coop, Miss G. Harvey, and Mr J. H. Coop, Melbourne; Miss 0. MTlwraith, Mr D. Lyon, Mr R. M'C.arthy, Mr and Mrs J. Hawk, Mr and Mrs S. A. Clark, Mr 0. Crutchley, Mr Fitzhenry, Mrs A. Walton. Mr H. C. Goggen. Miss N. F. Newburgh, and Miss M. O’Brien, Christchurch; Messrs J- M..Unswith, P. J. Bowater, J. Morton, and W. G. Macindoe, Auckland; Misses Shewan and L. Robertson, Messrs W. Berry and J. Koller, Mr and Mrs E. S. M'Gregor Wamsley Mr and Mrs J. Hunt, Nurse Hardie, and Miss M. Hardie, Timaru; Mr R. Lee. Miss Prattley, Miss E. Dale, and Mr R. G. Simpson, Temuka; Miss C. Bain, Mrs M. Bain, Miss C. Tillie, Mrs S. M’Queen, and Mr and Mrs E. A. Gibson, Dunedin; and Miss Paterson and Miss Meldrum. Fairlie.

The Dunedin Central branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held its November meeting on Tuesday, with the president (Mrs Hiett) in the chair. Pleasure was expressed that the New’ Zealand Alliance was facing the poll free of debt. It was arranged to hold a day of prayer on Thursday at Hanover Street Baptist Hall, to which all men and women were invited. A member reported on an interview with Colonel Davis, a leading officer of the American Salvation Army, who recently visited Dunedin, and said that repeal of the Prohibition law was “ absolutely no good" to the Government or people of the United States of America, and that several States still had their Prohibition laws in force.

Miss Muriel Ironside, who is to play the solo part in the Grieg Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, for pianoforte and orchestra at the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Wednesday week, will have an interesting time. Like Chopin and Glinka, Grieg was a national poet; and to hear his music is to recall a line of our own poet, William Watson: “The north has my heart to the end of the way.” After a subdued roll of drums, the pianoforte opens the first qllegro with a descending passage in octaves, which reappears later on. The melody of the principal theme, announced by the horns and wood-wind, is dovetailed between short phrases for the strings. The solo instrument restates the_ theme and passes on to a passage indicated animate e raolto leggiere. A passage treated in imitation between pianoforte and oboe leads to the second subject. This is in two sections—-the first given out by the violoncellos and re-echoed by the piano;_ the second being continued by the piano. With the development comes a return of the introductory passage in octaves, alternating with some showy modification of the leading theme. An arresting bravura passage for the solo instrument, accompanied by the full orchestra, brings the movement to a close. The adagio has a pensive, touching melody for muted strings. The piano plays with this theme in a disguised and embellished version, and finally delivers it pesante in its original form. After a brief introduction for wood-wind, the chief subject of the finale is announced by the piano. This is followed by a dialogue between the solo instrument and the bassoon, and after some flowing passages for the former, we come to another dialogue in which the strings are answered by the wood-wind. The flute then gives out the second subject, which is caught up by the piano and developed with ever-increasing emotional intensity. A resounding passage in double octaves for the piano leads to the coda, based upon the principal theme. The movement ends with a return to the second subject, which now assumes a more ecstatic and triumphant character.

Mr and Mrs T. C. Ross left by car on Monday on a tour of the North Island.

Mrs J. E. Macassey will leave to-day for “ Carrickfergus,” Southland, to spend a few weeks with her son and daughter-in-law. During her absence Miss Enid Haseldcn, of Timaru, will bo the guest of Miss Gushla Macassey, “The Hermitage,” St. Clair.

The members of the central council of the Girls’ Friendly Society held their annual meeting in St. Matthew;* Schoolroom on Monday afternoon. The president, Mrs J. C. M’George, presided oyer a representative gathering. Ihe duct business was the election of office-bearers for the coining year, and at the close of the meeting afternoon tea was handed round. In the evening a small sale of cakes, sweets, flowers, and fancy gpods was held and an entertainment by some of the members of St. Mary s branch in a play entitled “ Five Girls and a Ghost,” with recitations by Annie Blackledge. # # v Columba Church, Oamaru, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Monday, October 28, when at 12.30 pan. Ann Brown, only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Nitiiaii, was married by the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh to Reginald John, the only son of Mr and Mrs John Joiner, ot Enfield. The bride as she entered the church, escorted by her father, looked charming in a frock of ivory satin and lace cut on becoming lines and taking softly to the feet in a graceful tram. Her flowing veil of embroidered tulle worn with a coronet had been brought to her from Edinburgh by her aunt, Miss J. White. She was attended by Mrs A. 1». M’Farlane, of Mataura, as matron of honour, and Miss Edna Joiner and Miss Ruth M'Gillivray, of Warepa, as bridesmaids, all dressed alike in primrose sprigged georgette with large Leghorn hats. Mr Rob. Wood carried out the duties of best man, and the ushers were Messrs John Wood and James Cranston. Mr Wilkinson presided at the organ during the ceremony, and while the bridal party were in the vestry signing the register, Miss Phyllis Anderson, irom Dunedin, sang “ The Crown.” After tne ceremony the wedding reception took place at the Star and Garter Tea Rooms, where the guests were received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom, Mrs Ninian in a black tulip lace iiock with hat to tone, and Mrs Joiner in saxe bine lace with matching straw hat. In addition to the usual toasts was one to the bridegroom’s grandmother, Mrs Watson, who was present at the weftding. The guests then adjourned to the bride’s borne to view the presents. Later the bridal pair left by ear on then” wedding tour, the bride’s travelling costume and cape being of Marina bine with beige accessories. Mr and Mrs R. J. Joiner will make their home at Enfield.

A pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. G. H. Pinnock in Lawrence Methodist Church on October 28, when Violet May, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James Russell, of Irvine street was married to Oscar Bernard, son of Mrs and the late Mr Fawcett, of Stratford. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a white satin frock .with white satin shoes and hose to tone. She wore the customary veil and wreath of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of lilies. Her sister, Eunice, was bridesmaid, attired in a pretty blue crepe de chine frock relieved with lemon and a lemon hat to match. She carried a bouquet of spring flowers. The flower girls were Joy Russell and Shirley Walker, the former wearing a dainty lemon frock touched with blue, with shoes and hose to tone, and the latter a blue frock with shoes and socks to tone. Both carried posies of spring flowers. The duties of best man were ably* carried out by Mr Teague, of Cromwell. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Town Hall, where a breakfast was" partaken of. Mr and Mrs Russell, assisted by their daughter-in-law, Mrs E. Russell, of Alexandra, received the guests. Mrs Black, of Waitahuna, the bride’s grandmother, was also present. The bride’s mother was attired in a black celanese frock relieved with white and a hat to match. After, an enjoyable social afternoon the bride and bridegroom left amid showers of confetti on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a nigger brown costume with all accessories to match. Mr and Mrs Fawcett’s future home will be in Stratford.

St. Matthew’s Church, Stafford street, on the evening of October 22 was the scene of a pretty wedding. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. A. Hamblett. The contracting parties were George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. W. Macdonald, of North-East Valley, and Joan Swan, youngest daughter of Mrs 0, F. Meiklejohn, of North Dunedin, The bride looked charming as she entered the church with her brother, Mr Gordon Meiklejohn. She was gowned in white Chantilly lace over cream satin, fitting to the figure, with large bell sleeves caught in at the wrist. A panel from the waistline formed a short circular train. The neckline was a high cowl buttoned at the back with tiny buttons. The filmy net. veil- wae held in place with a coronet of silver lame and orange blossom. A sheaf of arum lilies was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Eda Vorrath, who looked well in jubilee blue cx - epe, fitting to the figure, and flaring out to a fullness at the hemline. The bodice had a faggotted yoke with crystal buttons and buckle. A coronet of silver lame with blue pleating and silver shoes and a sheaf of pink tulips completed the ensemble. Mr Jack Macdonald, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Before the marriage ceremony the hymn, “The Voice that Breathed o’er Eden,” was sung. During the signing of the register Master Harry Macdonald sang “ The Crown.” Mr A. Newton presided at the organ. The church was decorated by friends of the bride with pink tulips and stock and blue hyacinths. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the strand Salon, George street, which was decorated with Iceland poppies and lilac. Mrs Meiklejohn, who was attired in a navy blue ensemble, and carried a posy of red tulips, and Mrs Macdonald, in chocolate brown and beige ensemble with posy of orange tulips, received the guests. After the breakfast the evening was spent in dancings. The happy couple left by ear for the lakes district, the bride travelling in navy blue tailored coat over a wine crepe de chine frock with navy blue accessories and skuflk fur stole.