PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22741, 29 November 1935, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs A. Stewart will leave to-day on a visit to her daughter, Miss Jennie Stewart, of Christcburch.

Mrs F. Stuckey returned to Dunedin on Tuesday after a visit to her sister, Mrs G. J. Yule, of Invercargill.

Miss Patsy Stephens, who was the guest of Mrs C. Bowker, of Timaru, has returned to Dunedin.

Mrs Howard Jackson has been notified that a copy of her book, "Annals of a New Zealand Family," has been placed in the library at Waitangi House.

Mrs C. A. Paterson* of Timaru, is on a visit to Mrs Riley, of Timaru Creek. She is accompanied by her daughter, Mrs R Dawson-Welsh, of Wellington.

Mrs J.M'Fadden, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Tulloch, sen., and staying with Mrs George Tulloch Andersons Bay, left for Blenheim on Monday.

Miss Isabel Spencer, of the nursing staff of the Dunedin Hospital, went to. Invercargill on Sunday to etay with her parents, Mr afad Mrs L. W. Spencer Albert street, for the wedding of her brother and Miss Hoyles. She returned to Dunedin on Wednesday.

# * * At the interesting violin recital presented by Mr Rees M'Conachy in Begg s Concert Chamber on Wednesday evening, there were two visiting artists in Miss Betty Hilliard, a Christchurch contralto, and Miss Clarice Colbert, pianist. The former was in white and the latter in black, each being presented with bouquets in keeping with their gowns. The recital was a popular one, and gave great pleasure to ithe appreciative audience that heard it.! # * *

The following is a list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage during the past week:—Mr E. Barbara, London; Miss D. M. Brain and Mr R. B. Brain, England; Miss J. ,Lyall-Grant, Scotland; Mr.B. M'Cradden.'Mr L. Dunlop, and Mr M. E. Drew, Sydney; Mr V. Lebb, Brisbane; Mr, and Mrs Cx. O. W. Reid, Auckland; Miss N. Lovegrove, Wanganui; Miss F. Black, Mr A. Ji. Black, and Mr G. K. Neilson, Gisborne; Mrs Oriord and Misses Ortord, Geraldine; Mr A. A. Miller, Timaru; and Mr W. T. Mayne. Fairlie.

During his stav in Dunedin, Mr Lloyd Powell, the English pianist and examiner for the Royal College of Music, London was entertained a good deal and made many friends. Possessing a charming personality and the attributes of , the true raconteur, Mr Powell was the guest of honour at several functions; Among those who him were Lady Ferguson. Dr and Mrs V. E Galway, Mrs F. H. Carr, Mr Russell-Wood, Mr and Mrs W. Flavell, Mr and Mrs A. C. Stephens, Mrs A. W. Hazelwood, and Mr and Mrs E. J. Smith.

Dr and Mrs J. B. Dawson entertained euests at a sherry party °p Tuesday afternoon in order to allow their friends to see their garden, which is just now a wealii of summer bloom. Among the guests were.—Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs H. D. Skinner, Mr and Mrs Gerald Ferguson, Dr and Mrs Russel Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs J. A. Jenkl " s 'X 1 D and Mrs Maurice Myers, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Stephens, Mr and Mrs bandtord Cox, Dr and Mrs V E. Galway Mr and Mrs Sydney Neill, Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley? Mrs W; Kain (Central Otago), Misses Denniston and Fan Peake, and Dr de Monchaux.' * * *

The marriage of Vida Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mis A. L M'Kenzie, of Dunedin and Alfred Donald, only son of Mr and Mrs J...W. Strachan, of St. Albans, Christchurch, was celebrated recently by the Rev. J. ; *. Feron, at. St. Matthew's Church, St. Albans. Mr L. S. Pilgrim played the wedding music. The bride waa given away by Mr" J. A. Brosnan.' ;She wore a frock or jacquard satin, made with Iqng sleeves, ehirred to the elbows and fitted to long cuffs of lace, similar lace being inset in the bodice. Her veil. of. silk tulle was bordered with fine wide lace, and was held to the head with a chaplet of orange blossom. She carried a trailing bouquet ot •hothouse flowers. Miss Eileen Clements, who attended as bridesmaid, wore an ivory crepe de chine frock, patterned in sprigged design in pastel tomngs. bhirnne eave a softening effect at the neckline, and the long bishop sleeves w.ere caught into shirred bands at the wrists. Her picture hat was trimmed with flowers to tone, and lilies of the valley and pink sweet peas were arranged m her trailing bouquet. Little Enid Hassel, as flower gii-1. wore a long frock of pale green organdie trimmed with frilling from the waistline, her cap being, of hand-made flowers to tone. She carried a horseshoe of- green and gold flowers. Mr Donald Stuart, of Dunedin, was best man. As the bride left the church she was presented with a lucky horseshoe by little Ngaire Tisch: After the ceremony the guests' were entertained at the Frascati. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy and white ensemble of crepe. cloque, a i& to match being faced with cherry coloured silk. Her hat matched her frock, and she carried red roses and ranunculi. The bridegroom's grandmother wore a black silk crepe frock, a black cloth coat and a hat to match, relieved with a white flower. Her bouquet was 01 red roses. Mrs~N S. Brosnan, the bridegrooms sister,-Wore a navy blue frock, relieved with touches of cherry, and a hat to tone. The bride travelled in a tweed suit, an ivory crepe de chine blouse, and a hat to tone. Mr and Mrs ; A. D. Strachan will make their home in Dunedin/ * * *

A pretty wedding was solemnised, in Trinity Church on Thursday, evening, November 14, when Miss Ethel F. HotttaJwM married to Mr John M Adams, of St' Clair. The church had been decorated by friends of the bride, and the Rev L B. Neale officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was escprted by he* brother, Mr J.Botting. wore a-trained cown of ivory satin with a high neckline falling into a cowl m front and having long sleeves ehirred at the top and trimmed with small buttons. Her long veil of tulle, which was handsomely embroidered with satin applique, formed a train and was caught to the head with a diadem of silver lame She carried an arm sheaf of arum lilies. The bridesmaid. Miss Jean Hocking, who preceded the bride into the church, looked charming in -a cold frock with a picture hat ot green ajpd green shoes, and carried a bouquet of gold and pink flowers. The little flower girl was daintily attirod in green georgette frilled to the waist, with gold shoes and a head bandeau of green and pink. The bridegroom was attended .by Mr J. Mahofeki as best man. During the signing of the register Miss JS oni Davidson eave a rendering of Beloved, it is Morn?' A reception was afterwards held at the Cafe Vedic, where guests were received bv Mrs Kandall (sister of the bride), who wore a becoming brown floral ensemble with hat and shoes to tone, and carried a bouquet of gold and green flowers. She was assisted by Mrs Adams (mother of the bridegroom), whose frock of black georgette and lace was relieved with touches of coral pink pleated georgette H Her picture hat of black also had touches of pink and her bouquet was composed of pink azaleas. When the happy couple left for Wellington the bride wore a frock of black tulip satin under a musquash coat with hat, shoes and bag to tone" Visitors to town for the wedding were:—Mrs W. Smyth (Lawrence), Mrs J. Matthews (Invercargill); Mrs J. S. Varcoe (Tapanui); Mr and Mrs J. Meikle and Mr T. Kitto (Oamaru).

Mrs W. Fordyce, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs R. C. Glendinning, Rpslyn- * * *

Miss lona Irwin, who has been the guest of Mrs K. Willis, of Christchurch, has returned to her home in Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs MacCallum-Scott and Miss Hutchison, of London, who are touring New Zealand, are staying at Wains Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Cyril Ritchard and Miss Diane du Cane are among the guests at Wain's Hotel during the musical comedy season.

The friends of Miss Jessie M'Lennan will be pleased to hear that she has ceived an appointment with the 4BC Broadcasting Company at Brisbane.

Miss Kathleen Fountain, who was the guest of Miss Thelma Mac Ewan, of Invercargill, for the wedding of Miss Hoyles and Mr Spencer, returned home on Tuesday.

Miss F. M. Cargill gave a luncheon party at the Otago Women's Club on Wednesday/in honour of Miesi Florence Saker, who is shortly returning to Calcutta. The other guests were the Misses Weir, of London, and Misses Begg and Richardson. * * * Miss Bray, secretary of the Wellington Racing Club, is visiting Dunedin, and is staying at the Grand Hotel. On Tuesday afternoon she was hostess at a 5 o'clock party, her guests including Mr and Mrs L. E. Bullock, Mr and Mrs J. M. Paterson, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Stephens, and Mr Vincent Ward, M.L.C. (Wellington). * * * A few days ago Mr and Mrs L. J. M'Evoy, of Macandrew Bay, gave a bright little birthday party in honour of their daughter Eveleen. Dancing and games were features of the evening. Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. B. Robinson, Mr and Mrs P. Stapleton, Misses P. M'Evoy, E. Robinson, Dulcie Goodlet, Margaret Scott, Alison Budd, Rae Hook, and Betty Mackay, and Messrs Stuart Scott, Bruce Scott, J. Marrett, Ross, Mackay, Howard Stott, and William Fountain. * * ' i * Among the guests at Wanaka Hotel for the week ended November 23 were:—Mr and Mrs M'lntosh, Timaru; Mr and Mrs W. Meek, Mr and Mrs J. Preston, and Mr C. Manning, Oamaru; Miss M. Watt, L. R. Sayer, and Mr A. Bodkin,-Alex-andra; J. C.Bell, Taieri; A. C. Shaw and A. Topham, Miller's Flat; and Messrs D. J. Poole, E. Stewart, J. Shand, James S'coular, T. Cuddie, G. Anderson, J. S. Nicolson, G. K. Neill, R. D. Maxwell, J. Allan, J. D. M'lntosh, G. Murphy, H. R. Smith, and L. Waller, Miss Enid Campbell, Messrs W. M'Gregor, E. Hanson, H. Geeson, and J. B. Bell, Mr and Mrs J. B. Hislop, Mr W. Rudkin, Mrs and Mr and Miss Brinsley, Miss D. Brinsley, Mr James Roberts, Mr Jack Ryder, Mr and Mrs D. Solomon, Mr and Mrs Donald Reid, Mr K. Treachy, Mrs Webster, Mr I. Smart, Mr and Mrs Grey, Mr H. Bardsley, and Mr A. L. Heme, Dunedin.

Mrs Colin Cassells, of Invercargill, is at present on 'a visit to her relatives in Dunedin.

Mrs J. S. Hislop was a hostess on Tuesday, Mrs Leonard Black on Wednesday, and Miss Betty Reeves yesterday for Miss Betty Nancarrow, who is to be married at the end of the month.

Miss Margot Garrett gave a handkerchief afternoon on Tuesday, and Miss Marion Crow a linen afternoon yesterday, in honour of Miss Peggy Salmon, who is leaving by the Rotorua for London, where she is to be married.

Before leaving Dunedin for Invercargill, Mr Lloyd Powell, of London, gave a small cocktail party at the Grand Hotel on Tuesday. The guests were Mr and Mrs F. H. Carr, Mrs Carter (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs E. J. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. M. Paterson, Misses Bray (Wellington) and D. and B. Hazelwood, and Messrs P. Vallange, W. RussellWood, Hugh Speight, and Ralph Park.

Mrs R. Bain, of Blair street, Mornington, gave an enjoyable afternoon tea party, in honour of her sister, Miss Eva White, who is leaving Dunedin to take a position in Rotorua. During the afternoon Mrs Dadson, in a charming little speech, expressed regret that Miss White was leaving them, and wished her good fortune in her future work. On behalf of herself and her friends, she presented Miss White with a pretty crystal jewel case as a token of affection. Miss White suitably responded. There were present Mesdames H. Booth, Buskin, D. Craigie, Dadson, A. Ford, C. Fraser, R. Griffiths, Johnson, G. M'Laren, and D. Ness, and Miss Myra White.

Mrs 0. T. Harris, who was the guest of her mother, Mrs C. A. Paterson, of Timaru, has returned home.

The Provincial Committee of the League of Mothers held its final quarterly meeting ibr the year yesterday morning in the assembly hall, Y.M.C.A. Mrs John Reid was in the chair, and there was an excellent attendance of branch presidents and secretaries and delegates from the Mothers' Union. After the usual business was disposed of the report of the Dominion Conference held in Wellington was given by Mrs John Reid and Mrs T. M'Gregor. This was received with great enthusiasm, and the discussion on various Eoints was interesting and keen. The league of Mothers is steadily growing, and filling a big need amongst mothers throughout the Dominion. The branches now number 87 and the Dominion membership 6830.

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Musical Circle of the North .Otago Women 8 Club, when Mr G. E. Wilkinson spoke on "The Life and Works of/Gounod." Those present fully appreciated this interesting and informative lecture. Mr' Wilkinson was assisted by a choir of 12 voices to illustrate the talk with songs, choruses, and instrumental selections from the works of this composer. Miss Hood, th-2 chairwoman of the circle, extended a welcome to the visitors, and, after the excellent programme, Miss Kallmann proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Wilkinson and his party. The programme was as follows: —" 0 My Harp Immortal " (Sapho), Miss R. Hinkley; "Flower Song" (Faust), Mrs J. Adair; "Soldiers Chorus" (Faust), the choir; "Lend Me Your Aid" (Irene), Mr J. Hinton; "Ave Maria,"- Mrs I. M'Whirter, with violin obbligato by Mrs T. W. Dimick; "0 Divine Redeemer," Mrs J. Power; violin solo, "Judex"' (Morset Vila), Mrs T. W. Dimick; duet, " The- King of Love, Mrs M'Whirter and Miss Hinkley; four choruses from " Solemn Mass in G" — ''■ Gloria " (soloists —Miss Greaney, Messrs Hinton and Woodward). " Sanctus" (soloist, Mr J. Hinton), Benedictus," and "Asnus Dei" (soloist, Miss Harney, with violin obbligato by Mrs T. W. Dimick). Members of the choir were Mesdames M'Whirter, H. L. Familton, J. Poiner, J. Adair, and J. Grant, Misses Greaney, Harney and Hinkley, and Messrs J. Hinkley A. W. Woodward, I. Dalmer, and D. H.'Thomson. Mr George E. Wilkinson played the accompaniments.

The Australian Society at the Vedic Cafe on Saturday night was the centre of a brief but interesting lantern lecture on the features and scenery of Queensland, by Mr T. H. Thompson, who was introduced by the president, Mr A. A. Paape. Mr Thompson ably commanded the attention of his audience and stated many facts about the history and climate of various places depicted on each of the 48 coloured slides. Brisbane being the capital of the most naturally prolific and also scenically beautiful State, is one of the wealthiest cities in Australia. A fastgrowing city, its population to-day numbers 305,000 people, and in the future will probably be the termination of the big air lines from the north. In conclusion. Mr Paape thanked Mr Thompson lor his interesting lecture, and Mr W. F. E. Sihipson, who operated the lantern. He welcomed the president of the Auckland Club. Mr Osborne, and Mrs Osborne, and expressed the hope that he would see the club again represented in socials of the future. Mr Osborne suitably replied. Later Mr Patou, who is returning to Queensland in January, gave an interesting and detailed description of various tropical beauty spots of his personal knowledge, and Mr Palmer Wyatt related many incidences in his fifteen years' experience of the Great Barrier Reef. Those present included: —Messrs and Mesdames R. S. Black. D. W. Young. Osborne, Scott, Clayton, Wing. Beale, Wilson, Austen, Cunningham. Wilde. H. Jupp, Parker, and Gallagher, Mesdames M. W. Shiel. Eric Williams. S. M. Strain, Connell, Wridgeway, Strang, and G. Morrison, Misses Fairweather, Harlock, Wilde, G. Wilson. G. Morrison, and Snowball, and Messrs A. Paape, 'T. H. Thompson, W. Simpson, M'Kay, Palmer Wyatt, Paton. Riley, and Ballard.

Mrs Paton Dunlop and Miss Margaret Dunlop have returned from abroad.

, Mrs H. J. Ryburn, who, with her two children, is visiting her brother, Mr W. Dunlop, South Hillend, went to Invercargill on Monday to be the guest of Mrs J. R. Sutton, Earnslaw street, for the Spencer-Hoyles wedding. She returned to the country on Tuesday, and expects to return to Dunedin on Monday.