PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22756, 17 December 1935, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Inglis is visiting Geraldine. * * * Mrs C. R. Orr-Walker has returned to Timaru after a visit to Dunedin. . •* * *''.' Mrs Marshall Macdonald left on Saturday on her return to Wellington. Mrs T. Young, who has been the guest of Mrs H. E. Abraham, left on Saturday for her home in Wellington. * * * Mrs H. M. Elmslie, of Christchurch, is visiting her sister, Mrs Scobie Mackenzie, at Kyeburn Station, Central Otago. Mrs A. Vaughan, of Pahiatua, is the guest of Mrs A. E. Gascoigne, Cargill street.

Miss Muriel Eagar has left on holiday for Auckland, Thames, and Rotorua. She will visit friends en route.

The engagement is announced of Elinor Lindsay, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs C. F. A. Jones, of Earnslaw street, Invercargill, and Ronald T., only son ot Mr and Mrs F. E. Stewart, of Timaru.

Miss Norma Bain, who is the guest ot her aunt, Mrs A. V. Fraer, of Auckland, and has been studying elocution under Mrs Bartley Baxter, has been successful in gaining a licentiate of Trinity College, London. s

Captain and Mre W. Burrill-Robinson, of Yorkshire, England, who have been staying with Mr and Mrs A. C. Hyde, have left for a tour of the Lakes district. They will return to Dunedin next week for a few days before leaving for a tour of the North Island.

Miss Alma Browne gave a party for Miss Dessa Stabb at the Savoy on Saturday morning, when each guest brought something to put on a breakfast tray. There were also present: Misses P. Hanlon, B. Hamer, M. and N. M'Cormack, I. Hinchcliff and L. Samson.

A farewell party to Miss Peggy Salmon, who left yesterday to join the Rotorua at Napier prior to sailing for London, where she is to be married, was given at the Savoy on Saturday morning. There were present: Mesdames Maurice James and Charlton Edgar, and Misses Margot Garrett and Jane and Eina Hay.

Mrs J. Costello, who recently arrived from England on a visit to relatives in New Zealand, and has been the guest of her sister, Mrs A. F. Speight, Redcliff Station, and Mrs W. L. Cunningham, "Ca*stle Downs," Dipton, has left Southland with Mr and Mrs A. F. Speight for Waimate to stay with her mother. Mrs W. D. Napier. *

* ,"•■*■ sj: Miss Constance Lee was hostess at a successful pantry evening at her home on Thursday, the guest of honour being Miss Hazel Johnstone, who is to be a December bride. The evening took the form of trump whist. Among those present were: Mesdames E. Bowron, W. Gorton, and R. Remington, and Misses Hazel Johnstone, Hilda Johnstone, Jean Magill, Duleie Manhire, Enid Paterson, Dorothy Robertson, Ngaira Wilson, and Jill Wilson. '

* s|< * A successful garden party was held at the residence of Mrs Marshall, of Totara, in aid of the Weston-Totara branch of the Plunket Society. Competitions were won by Mrs C. Parker (Awamoa), a Christmas cake; Mrs Parks (Weston), a chocolate cake; Mrs Harvey, nail-driving; Miss W. GemmeL rabbit; Mrs G. Shalders, chusion. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies and in conclusion, Mrs. Harvey (president), spoke of Mrs Marshall's kindness and thanked her for helping to raise funds for the branch.

On Saturday evening Miss Florence Brook held the annual break-up of her pupils at her home in Macandrew road. The first part of the evening was taken up with a programme'of pianoforte solos and duets, the majority present* taking part, after which games and competitions were indulged in to the enjoyment of all.' Those who took part were: Misses Pile, Urquhart, Margaret Kennedy, Ena Bacon, Noreen Bacon, Audrey Campbell, Noeline Dossett, Audrey Dossett, Marquerite Gustafson, Rona Godfrey, Marjorie Sinclair and Maisie Wedlake and Masters J. Wyatt Brown, Ivan Bacon, John M'lndoe, Peter M'lndoe, Billy M'lndoe, and John Perry.

A large crowd of friends wa« present at the Palmerston Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when Mr and Mrs J. M'Gregor held a birthday party in honour of their eldest daughter. Miss Aileen M'Gregor. who has just attained her majority. Mr M'Gregor, opening the evening, wished one and all a pleasant time. Miss M'Gregor was the recipient of a large number of gifts, given to her by her friends. Dancing and eames were held until supper, Miss A. M'Gregor and Mr J. Hope winning the Monte Carlo and Mr and Mrs J. Burrow the lucky spot waltzes. Following the toast. "The King," proposed by Mr W. Hopkins, the chairman proposed the important toast, " Th e .Guest of Honour" (Miss Aileen M'Gregor), stating that he had know her. from child-" hood, to be a model daughter, worthy of fiuch parents as Mr and Mrs M'Gregor. Miss M'Gregor, who was wearine a handsome gold wristlet watch, presented to her by her parents, then blew out the 21 candles and cut the cake. Mr Haggle, another old friend, then proposed the toast to the health of Mr and Mrs M'Gregor. Mr M'Gregor responded for himself and wife, thnnkin"- Mr and Mrs Park for the music, Mr Kilgour for his aid as M.C., and everyone for making the evening the success it* undoubtedly had been. Mr M'Gregor then presented his daughter Aileen with a handsome key to the house. Other toasts honoured were: "The Musicians" (Mr Kilgour— Mr Park) : " The Masters of Ceremonies ' (Mr Meiklejohn—Mr Kiljrour) : and " The Chairman " proposed by Mr J. M'Gregor. Mr W. Hopkins, sen., replying, stated that it had given him great pleasure to occupy the chair on the evening of the cominsr of acre of Mr and Mr« M'Gregor's daughter, Aileen. Items were cciven during the evening by Miss .T. B.irjrh Crepitation). Messrs J. Loeie, J. Hasreie, and Meikleiohn (songs), Misses R. M'Gregor and G. Burrow ( duet), Misses D. M'Gregor and L. Cameron (nlavette). Extras were played by Missps T. M'Kenney and M. Stent. The guests were received br Mrs M'Gregor. who was dressed in black georeette with a scarlet bridce coat, and the guest of honour. Miss A. M'Gregor, who was wearing pink marocain.

Mr and Mrs P. T. Robinson have been visitors to Timaru.

Mies Doreen Walsh left yesterday to visit her people in Auckland.

Miss Isobel Newlands will leave today to spend the holidays touring the North Island.

Mrs R. E. Free, of Christchurch, who is at present visiting Dunedin, will spend the Christmas holidays in Central Otago.

Mr and Mrs W. J. Rennie, of Hobart, have left for the Lakes district, and will spend Christmas in Central Otago.

Miss M. Pattison, who is well known in tennis circles, spent the week-end in Invercargill.

Miss Betty Macdonald, of Otago University, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Macdonald, of Invercargill.

Admiral J. S. M. Ritchie and Mrs Ritchie paid a short visit to Dunedin last week, and were the guests of Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritchie. They are now staying with Mrs W. T. Ritchie, "Te Tawa," Timaru.

Mrs J. M. Paterson gave a tea party at the Savoy on Saturday morning in honour of her guest, Mrs W. J. Rennie, of Hobart. There were also present Mesdames Hart, E. W. Shiel and J. R. Peterson, and Misses Z. and D. Hart, Willocks, P. Stronaeh, Hoddinott, and B. Beadel.

Mrs Keith Ramsay was hostess at a morning tea party on Saturday at the Savoy, given in honour of Mrs J. Neil Barclay, of Sydney. The other guests were: Mesdames F. M. Oldham, Douglas Ramsay, G. M'Lcan, M'Kellar, and Riiey, and Misses Shand, Macassey, Hislop (2), Moodie, M. Dowuie Stewart, Ramsay, and Doris Ramsay.

Miss E. J. Hare entertained the committee, their wives, and the staff of the Maori Hill School at a Christmas party in the infant room, which was decorated with fastoons and apricot-tined i-oses for the occasion. Miss Hare welcomed the guests. After afternoon tea, Mr Lenaban (headmaster) thanked Miss Hare on behalf of the guests, for the pleasant time they had spent. Miss Hare suitably responded.

The Clutha Valley Anglican Church Guild held a '•' garden fete "on the Clydevale Recreation Ground on Saturday. The various stalls were well patronised, and aided by ideal weather conditions which caused a rush on the refreshment stalls, the buflding fund will benefit considerably. All present spent an enjoyable afternoon, and the guild members greatly appreciated the support they were accorded.

The silver wedding of Mr and Mi ; s H. Ross was celebrated in the Pahnerston Town Hall on Tuesday evening, over 250 friends being present. The parents of both the bride and bridegroom came from Scotland, those of Mrs Ross in 1851 and Mr Ross in 1860. Mr Boss's parents, after living in Dunedin for 18 months, moved to Palmerston, and settled at the home where the bridegroom was born and now lives. The couple met at Rangiora, at the home of Mrs Ross's people, then moved to their present home, where they have farmed for the 25 years of their married life. The celebrations commenced with the piping in of Mr and Mrs Ross by Master K. Philip. Grace was said

by Mr Gibb, after which the guests sat down to the wedding breakfast. After the loyal toast, the chairman (Mr D. M. Thomson) called on Mr H. O'Neill to propose the health of "The Bride and Bridegroom." Mr H. Ross suitably responded. The three-tier wedding cake, which had been made and iced by the bride, was then cut by her. Mr G. Ross proposed the health of " Rangiora Friends," Mr H. Ross replying for' Miss Ross. The toast to "Absent Friends" was proposed by Mr A. H. Thompson (Dunedin), Mr D. Ross responding. The bridegroom proposed the next toast, " To Those Who Had Arranged the Wedding Celebrations." Mr D. Thomson, Mrs G. Burrow, and Miss M'Ritchie replied. Mr O'Neill then called on Mr and Mrs Ross to accept from their numerous friends a lounge suite. Mr Rose, on behalf of Mrs Ross and himself, thanked his guests foi the suite. Dancing was then held, Mr R. J. Adams supplying the music. Items were given throughout the evening by Master Trevor Ross (song). Miss Moodie (recitation), Mr and Mi's Whittlestone (duet), Mr Kelly (song), Mrs Burrow (song), chorus by the girls. Miss C. Thomson (recitation). Mies M. Twaddle (recitation), Mr Whittlestone (song), Mrs C. Smith (recitation), Mrs Burrow (song). The celebrations closed in the early hours of Wednesday with "Auld Lang Syne."