PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22756, 17 December 1935, Page 16

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss 1. Mitchell is at present in Timaru.

Sir Percival and' Lady Sargood returned by car on Saturday from a visit to Lumsden.

Mr and Mrs J. Neil Barclay, of Sydney, are the guests of the latter's sisters, the Misses Ramsay, Albert street.

On Saturday afternoon Mrs W. M'Kenzie, of Granville terrace, gave a delightful Christmas party for children.' Games were enjoyed in the dance room, and after tea a concert was held. Mrs Percy Priest and Mrs E. J. P. Denny recited for the children, as did Tony Brent, Michael, Innes-Walker, lan Denny, Sydney Fache, and Mrs. Fulton's small daughter. Present were: Sydney Fache, Owen Fulton, Fay Barth, Beryl Booth, Touey Brent, lan Denny, Noel Denny, John Fulton, David and Michael InnesWalker, and John Hill, and Mesdames Percy Priest, Booth, Fulton, E. J. P. Denny, Innes-Walker, and Hill, and Misses Ensor and Joan Priest.

On Saturday Miss Noni Davidsou, who is well known in musical circles, was guest of honour at a kitchen afternoon and buffet tea, given by Mrs John Leech at "Orontes," High street. The lounge and dining rooms were gay with flowers, and a happy time was spent in games, interspersed with musical items by Misses Anne White, Ruth Sell, and Phyllis Clave. Mrs A. Chisholm and Miss L. Pearce were the lucky prize-winners, and Miss Davidson, who is to be married this month, was the recipient of many useful gifts. Other guests were Mesdames A. J. Davidson; L. Harrison Stubbs, Cuthbeitson, and Calverly, and Misses G. Davidson, E. Calverley, I. Rawnsley, F. and J. Pieard, K. Wilson, N. Wilson, and N. Patrick.

The returned war sisters of Dunedin gave a tea party in the Otago Women's Club on Saturday afternoon in honour of Miss Macmillan, who is retiring from the position of matron, of Montecillo Home after 18 years of service. Miss Wilkin received the guests in the lounge, and in a. pleasant little speech presented Miss Macmillan with a book. Miss Young and Mrs Roberts also spoke. Tea was then served in the dining room, where the table decoration was a basketful of roses. There were presenC: Miss Wilkin (R.R.C.), Mrs Eraser, Sister Douglas (R.R.C.)," Miss Williamson (R.R.C.), Miss Girdler, Mesdames Cruickshank, Fergus, Ward, Barclay, and Roberts, and Sisters Young, Valentine, Anderson, Fairbairn, Lancaster, Donoghne (Nelson), Nicholson, Jeffrey, Reynolds (2), Barclay, Calder, Dodds, Murison, and Hay. * #._■.»

Mr and Mrs J. M. Paterson gave a_s o'clock party on Friday at their home in Tennyson street in honour of Mr and Mrs W. J. Rennie, of Hobart, who are at present their guests. The dining room was charmingly decorated with floating bowls of roses, and : the lounge, arranged with bowls of roses and tall vases of pastel-shaded lupins. Mrs Paterson, who wore a frock of floral georgette with a corsage spray of field flowers and a smart black georgette cape, received the guests in the hall. Mrs Rennie wore a black skirt and tunic blouse of Margaret rose pink blistered matalasse stripped in silver.' Among the guests were: Lady Sidey, Mr and Mrs Sutherland Ross, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Stephens, Mr and Mrs B. W. Cotterill, Mr and Mrs F. M. Oldham, Mr and Mrs J. A. Mathewson, Mr and Mrs A. H. Fisher, Mr and Mrs R. M. Rutherford, Mr and Mrs J. Rutherford Paterson, Mr W. Downie Stewart and Miss Downie Stewart, Mrs Brickell, Misses A. Willocks, May Barron, V, Hoddinott, Betty Beadel,, Helen W ood, Pat StrOnach, and Betty Rutherford, and Messrs W.Laing and J. Evans.

Miss Twyla O'Hara, who has an unusual Christian name, has also a very unusual job to explain. She is a district air traffic manager of Central Air Lines —the line which carries mail and passengers from Pittsburg through Akron and Cleveland to Detroit, Michigan (says an exchange). That means that she has to sell the idea of air travel to anyone and everyone with whom she comes in contact. It also means that she travels by air a great deal herself, going from city to city to give little talks about Central Air Lines to interested groups, showing pictures, and describing the comforts and conveniences of her aeroplanes to people who have never been aloft. Recently when the line acquired some Stinsons, Miss O'Hara went over the route from city to city acting as hostess to the interested citizens of each place who had been invited to go aloft to "try out" the new aeroplanes. Miss O'Hara, who is pretty and vivacious, studied at Columbia University, and entered the real estate business after leaving college. Then she was technician in a hospital for a number of years. On slender brown fingers she checked off the rest of her jobs to an interviewer. " 1 was an impresario running concerts for the Community Concert Association of America. Then I was an interior decorator, and then I taught school." Mr J, C. Condon, president of Central Air Lines, does not feel that he is being radical in employing a girl in the traffic manager's job, although it has been customary for air lines to employ only men for that position. " 1 find that girls are dependable and trustworthy, and quick as far as learning the ropes go," he said. " You know, I am the one who employs the only girl mail pilot— Miss Helen Richey. And she has certainly worked out beautifully as a pilot."

On Tuesday evening, November 26, St. John's Presbyterian Church, Cromwell, was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Ethel Maude, only daughter of Air and Mrs J. Radford, was married to Leslie John, eldest son of Mrs and the late William John Olds, of Cromwell. The church had been tastefully decorated with arum lilies and pink lupines by friends of the bride. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. D. Heggie, and the service was a choral one. The bride, as she entered the church escorted by her father, looked charming in a frock of white suede de chine, the drapet! bodice being finished with a trail of silver roses. The skirt was moulded to the hips, and fell into soft folds to form a graceful train. The oval tulle veil was held in position with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white-roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaids were Miss Mill Crombie, cousin of the bride, and Miss Helen M'Ghee. Both were attired in frocks of. Margaret Rose pink, with silver lame caps and ; silver shoes, and carried Victorian posies of pink roses and lily of the valley and silver sequin evening bags. The-bridegroom was attended by Mr Neville-Holmes (Dunedin) as best man, and Mr Edward Radford, brother of the bride, carried out the duties of groomsman. Mr Edward Jelley acted as usher.- The ceremony at the church was attended by a large gathering of friends of the young couple. After the ceremony the reception and wedding breakfast took place in the Anglican Church Hall, which had been artistically decorated, and where close on 100 guests were present. The guests were received at the hall by the bride's parents, assisted by the bridegroom's mother. The bride's mother was attired in a model frock of black georgette and lace, with ermine necklet and smart picture hat of black and white, and carried a posy of golden emblem roses. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a navy blue wool georgette ensemble with hat to tone, and carried a posy of crimson roses. A sumptuous repast w'as laid out, and with it a lengthy toast list was honoured, interspersed with musical items. During an interval while the hall was being cleared for dancing the guests were invited to view the fine array of presents at the bride's home. Thereafter a happy time was spent in dancing. Departing later in the evening for the south, the bride travelled in a model frock of brown satin marocain, with brown stitched hat, accessories to one, and a brown musquash coat. Prior to her marriage, the bride was entertained by her friends to afternoons, including a " kitchen " afternoon, also a "pantry" evening, and was the recipient of gifts from the Rose of Kawarau Lodcre and the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild.

Mrs David Solomon-will leave to-day to spend the Christmas holidays in the North Island.

Miss Florrie Blyth, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mrs A. X. Blyth, Moruington.

. Miss Bessie Thomson and Miss Lottie Law'son left by Saturday's express to join the Monterey, en route for America.

Miss Dorothy Scoular left yesterday to spend the vacation in Timaru.

Mr and Mrs C. J. L. White have left Dunedin to spend the Christmas holidays in Auckland.

The last meeting of the year of the committee for considering the raising of the status of the domestic worker was held last week, when three members gave a short resume of their conclusions after studying Dr Irma Magnus's report to 1.L.0. at Geneva. Mr 3 Milne spoke of the necessity of public employment exchanges; Mrs Herbert made reference to the work of trade unions, and suggested organising from that point of view; and Miss Sullivan viewed the problem from the actual conditions pertaining, and recommended vocational training. The (secretary read a letter which recommended a booklet at present in use by the committee of the industrial women's organisations in England. Mrs Benson presided in the absence of Mrs Mackie Begg.

As a farewell to Miss Dora Hancock, who retired at the end of this term from the position of director of B. S. Reynolds Kindergarten, the members of the council of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association gave her a morning tea in the Otago Women's Club on Saturday. Tea was served in the lounge, which was decorated with bowls of roses. Mrs K. A. Ewing (president), in a happy speech, referred to the years of faithful service rendered by Miss Hancock to the association and to her devotion to her work among the little ones. The value of her music, too, had always been realised in her work, and she had given this freely in the training of the students. With the mothers she had worked at all times harmoniously, and they would miss her as much as would the children. The good wishes of the council would go with her in her retirement, and she would now have time to devote to music and other interests which she had not been able to do during her years of teaching in the kindergartens,. Mrs Ewing asked her to accept from the council a Dresden china figure and a vase in Carlton pottery. Miss Hancock suitably replied, and assured those present of her continued interest in kindergarten ideals. Among those present were Lady Allen, Lady Sidey, Mesdames R. S. Black, R. VV. Brickell, A. Cameron, Gerald Fitzgerald, J. G. Dykes, Garth Gallaway, J. R. Glendining, J. Hutchison, A. N. Haggitt, J. A. Hanan, Richard Hudson, G. Mac Lean, A. G. Melville, J. Mollison, J. C. Shand, W. B. Taverner, D. Phillips, J. A. Jenkins, and G. S. M. Batham, and Misses Kelsey, Ulrich, A. Duthie, M. Scott, Dutton, Calder, R. Wilkie, M. Riley, E. Martin, and Hetherington.

A wedding of much interest was recently solemnised at St. Andrew's Church, The Terrace, Wellington, between Kathleen Ruth, second daughter of Mr and Mrs M. R. Findlay, of Whangarei, and Maurice Graham, second son of Mr and Mrs J. Scrimgeour, of New Plymouth. The church was decorated with lilies and ranunculas by sisters and cousins of the bride. The Rev. A. B. Kilroy officiated. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore an exquisite gown of parchment lace, the skirt cut gracefully to form a long train. The high neckline was finished with a small roll collar ending in long points at the back of the bodice. The sleeves, puffed above the elbow, were very long and tight to the wrist. A dainty wreath of orange blossom held in place the clouds of tulle, which, formed the veil. She carried a bouquet of cream lilies and rosebuds. The bridesmaid. Miss Gladys Findlay, sister of the bride, wore green floral georgette in shades of lemon. A wreath of green and lemon leaves worn on the hair, and: a bouquet of roses and Iceland poppies completed a pretty picture. Little Patty Paul, as flower girl, looked smart in lemon georgette, a miniature of the bridesmaid. Mr W. H. Fisher was best man, and the ushers were Mr G. L. Stevenson and Mr R. Leiper. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Empire Hall, where Mrs Findlay received the guests wearing a smart navy and pink ensemble, with a large navy hat and accessories to tone. She carried a posy of pink carnations and roses, and was assisted by Mrs Scrimgeour, who wore a brown ensemble with touches of pink and hat to tone. Her posy was of roses and stock in shades of pink. After the breakfast a happy time was spent dancing until a late hour. Mr and Mrs M. G. Scrimgeour left later for the north, the bride travelling in a smart navy ensemble, with red hat and accessories. Among the many guests were Miss V. Findlay (Whangarei), Miss M. Finch (Dunedin). Miss J. Ransom (Whakatane). Mr W. Findlay (Rotorua), and Mr W. Daly (Palmerston North).

Miss Dorothy Scoular was hostess at a tea party at the Savoy on Saturday moraine, her guests being Mesdames S. Macpherson, G. Dickinson, J. Laidlaw, R. Evatt and R. Sleigh, and Miss Isobcl Reid.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs David Solomon Kave a luncheon party, followed by bridge at the Otago Women's Club, in honour of Mr s Frank Halsted. The other guests were Mesdames D. Smeaton, S. Glendining, D. Reid, A. C. Stephens, P. Rundle, ft. Dickinson, J. Laidlaw, and G. Taplcy.

Miss M. F. J. Wynne, who has been attached to the Gore Telephone Exchange staff for the past 10 years, was accorded a farewell by the fellow-members of the staff on Saturday prior to her departure for Dunedin, where she has been appointed to the exchange stall'. The postmaster, Mr M. M. Simpson, presented Mies Wynne with a travelling ease on behalf of the staff.

" My husband and I are very glad to be in Australia at last," said Madame Cochet to a Sydney Morning Herald representative on her arrival in Sydney on November 27 by the express from Brisbane, " because it is years since we first decided to come. When the French team visited Australia in 1928 my husband was one of the selected members, but we had to change our plans at the last minute, and Christian Boussus took his place. Borotra, Brugnon and Boussus returned from Australia so thrilled with their welcome that we wore more than ever anxious to come." Of medium height, oliveskinned, and very vivacious, Madame Cochet possesses a personality that should charm Australians. Because she has travelled so extensively she speaks English fluently with just a trace of a French accent. " I play very little tennis myself," she said, when asked about the game, '' and my husband is too busy to teach ine. When he has finished playing we always like to get away from tenuis so that he may be completely rested. In the winter time we go to the winter sports at St. Moritz. Wc are both very keen enthusiasts." Before her marriage i" 192(i Madame Cochet was an international hockey player, " but now," she said, " I am champion of the luggage; looking after the latter seems to be my chief mission. Madame Cochet has been in America several times, and was with the French Davis Cup team which won the international trophy for France. " I was their mascot," she said, laughingly. She remarked that it was she who had " won the Davis Cup," because, she had looked after the French team so well. "I am very fond of bathing, and am anxious to try the famous surf in Sydney," said Madame Cochet. "We are staying at the Oceanic Hotel at Coogee, so that 1 should have ample opportunity to bathe. It will be much quieter and fresher at Coogee for my husband than in town." Madame Cochet said that Mile. Suzanne Lejiglen, the famous French woman tennis player, who is regarded as the greatest woman player the world has seen, still nlavs in London and gives lessons. "She is a greater force in doubles now," she said. " and it is probable that she will meet us in America after we leave Australia and play exhibition matches with my husband and some of the American professional players." Madame said that the French girls were not following in the famous Suzanne's footsteps. " Suzanne was very wonderful," she said, " and I do not suppose that France or the world will see another player quite like her for many a day, but our younger girls do not seem as keen about tennis as they are in other countries."

A wedding that united two well-known families was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Itiverton, on Thursday evening. The bride was Esme, youngest daughter of Riverton's Mayor and Mayoress, Dr and Mrs N. G\ Trotter, and the bridegroom Oswald Garland, third son of Mrs and the late Mr Owen Bladder, of Hazelburn, Pleasant Point. The ceremony was performed by the Vcn. Archdeacon J. A. Lush, assisted by the Rev. Mr Irwin. The bridesmaids were Misses Molly MTamney, Pat Brydon, and Billio M'lndoe. Mr W. Bayley was best man, and Messrs P. Manchester and John Trotter were groomsmen. The bride wore a frock of ivory bridal satin with a wide, square neckline and a true lover's knot at either side. The tightly-fitting gown, which buttoned down the back, fell into a gracefully pointed train; the sleeves were long and tight. The waist-long veil was surmounted with a tulle halo edged in silver tinsel and was finished in soft pleating with tinsel thread trimming. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The bridesmaids wore frocks of ninon in shades of white, blue and pink, patterned with red roses. The necklines were high, the sleeves tight, and the flowing skirts fell into trains. Their large Bankkok straw hats were turned up at the side and trimmed with ostrich plumes. Red shoes and bouquets of red roses matched the red roses of their frocks. The bride's mother wore a frock of diagonal blue and white silk marocain and a blue hat and knee-length coat to tone. Her bouquet was in tones of blue and gold. The bridegroom's mother wore floral georgette with a blue background, and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas and deep blue irises. The bride's travelling suit was of Marina green sand crepe made in tunic style, belted, with nigger buttons. The hat was an advanced brown felt model, with eye-veil and was matched by the brown suede shoes and large oblong brown bag. The ceremony was followed by supper at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honoured. The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing.

The annual bi'eak-up of the Koslyu Scliool of Music took place in the Vedic Tea Rooms on Saturday afternoon. The room was prettily decorated by Mrs Johnston. On the arrival of Miss M'Ewan and Mrs Hutton, speeches of welcome were Riven by Misses Peggy Groves and Thelma Anthony, and bouquets were presented to the guests of honour by Joyce Puliyn and Betty Anderson. Tho prizes were presented by Mrs Hutton. The following is the prize list: Grade VI (Mable Smith prize): DuJcie Goodlet. Grade V (Ellie Harlow memorial) : Eileen Excell and Joan Anthony (equal). Grade IV (Miss Mary M'Ewan prizes): Russell Stenhouse and Betty Anderson (equal); highlev commended, Patricia M'Douall. Grade 111 (C. 0. Hutton's silver medal: Hon. mention, Joyce Puliyn; highly commended, Jim Moody. Grade II (C. 0. Hutton's silver medal): Hon. mention, Kathleen Millar; highly commended, Murray Ellis. Grade I (CO. Hutton's silver medal): Hon. mention, Betty Buttle; very highly commended, Russell Shepphard; highly commended —June Lees, Shirley Bruuton, and Murray M'Dougall. Preliminary division, Betty ' Fletcher and Daphne Gilchrist (equal); highly commended, Alison M'Douall, Elizabeth Simpson. Senior music team prizes (silver cup to captain of Schumann team), Thelma Anthony and Peggy Groves (equal); captain of Bach team, Jean Pike; captain of Verdi team, Eileen Excell. . Junior music teams (silver cup to captain of Palmgren team; James Holms memorial): Betty Nicolls; captain of Schubert team, Nancye Walker; ■ captain of Brahms team, Arthur Sherrifie: captain Galway team, Joan Kerr; captain of Markham Lee team, Billy 1 Wright; captain of Coleridge Taylor team, Betty M'Donald; captain of Beethoven team, Betty Buttle. Theory prizes: Grade 111, Isobel Clark; Grade II (J. F. H. Hutton's silver medal): Joyce Puliyn. Grade I (J. F. H. Hutton's silver medal): Elisabeth Galway, who obtained maximum marks. The following received prizes for obtaining maximum marks in Grade I: Betty Nicolls, Daphne Hunt, Jean Pike, Ronnie Hogg, Margaret Anderson, and Nancy Currie. Good progress prizes' Ailsa Patorson, Noeline Currie, Betty Smith, June Rose, Irene Johnston, Ngaire Brown, Iris Graham, Alan Wilson, Arnold M'Grath, Jack Huddart, Bruce Cornish. Gladys Laing, Margaret Simpson, Joan Thompson, and Ken Paterson. Waiting room monitor's prize: Betty Nicolls. Most helpful boy: Alan Kerr. Miss Mary M'Ewan's prize (Athenaeum ticket for musicianship): Graham Cookson. John Hutton memorial prize for most consistent worker: Helen Aldridge. Prize awarded by votes of the pupils for most popular girl: Seniors, Joyce Puliyn; juniors, Betty Nicolls. Mrs J. A. Hutton's special prizes: Amiability, Peggy Groves; helpfulness: Margaret Andei-son; consideration for others, Pearl Jones; loyalty to the scliool —.seniors Bcttv Anderson, juniors Elisabeth Galway. Dr V. E. Galway's special prize for musicianship: Lex Currie. Scale challenge cup: Joyce Puliyn. At the close of the presentation of prizes the principal (Miss Till Hutton) thanked all those who had shown a kindly interest m the school, especially Dr V. E. Galway, whose handsome prize was greatly appreciated, and whose unabated interest was a great incentive to work.

Mrs R. Campbell returned to Dunedin on Saturday from a visit to Invertiel, Balelutha.

A pleasant evening was spent in the Palmerston Town Hall on Thursday last in honour of Miss M. B. Philp, who is to be a Christmas bride. Miss Philp wag the recipient of many presents, given to net by her numerous friends. Songs were rendered by Mesdames Sutherland and Burrow, and Mr J. J. Adams, and Miss J. Bargh recited. The guest of honour was presented with a bouquet _of sweet peas by Mrs H. Ross, who wished her every success in her future life. Mr W. H. Hopkins, in his speech, spoke of the high qualities Miss Philp had, her popularity and pleasing manner, and then asked Miss Philp to accept the choice selection of gifts, brought by her friends, on whose behalf he wished her all future happiness. Mr H. Ross also tendered his quota ot praise of Miss Philp. The guest thanked one and all for the. even ing she had been given, and for the useful gifts she had received. Following supper, dancing was enjoyed. Mr P. O'Reilly ably acted as M.C, for tho night. A successful evening was brought to a closa with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."