PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22824, 7 March 1936, Page 25

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs J. L. Griffin, of Wellington, is visiting Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs English, of Hamilton, arc the wests of Mrs T. C. Harrison, St. Clair.

Mrs T. MHibbin left on Thursday for Christchurch to visit her mother. Mrs P. W. Fairclough.

Mr and Mrs Gerald Ferguson left on Thursday for Wellington to say good-bye to Mrs Ferguson's mother, Mrs Hellaby, of Auckland, who is sailing for England.

* ■ ■■ * * Miss E. Madge Tuckwell has received advice from England that she has successfully completed her examination for the qualification of A.T.C.L. in elocution.

Bright and congenial surroundings, combined with perfect hygienic conditions and an expert staff of operators-, make a visit to the D.S.A. Beauty Parlours both pleasurable and profitable.—7/3/36.

The opening meeting of the Stocking League for 1936 will be held in the Hanover Street Baptist Sunday School Hall on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Reid (the president) will be glad to welcome new workers. Last year three large cases of clothing were forwarded to the West Ham Central Mission London. Letters of appreciation for the gifts have been received from the Rev. Rowntree Clifford, superintendent of the mission. The league is greatly in need of wool, woollen stockings, and pieces of material suitable for making into clothing and patchwork quilts. Would friends kindly leave all parcels at the Sunday School, Hanover street? The members of the league take this opportunity of saying "Thank you ' to those who have helped in the past, and trust that their interest and help will be continued.

Misses Ethel and Dorothy Jackson have left ou a visit to Lake Wanaka.

* * * Lady Young, of England, is the guest of Dr and Mra Fitchett. Pitt street.

Mr and Mrs Leonard Wood, of Invercarglll. who have been visiting Lawrence as the guests of Miss Ferguson, Penrith street, and Mr and Mrs M. H. Ramsay, Station Hou.se, returned homo yesterday.

The engagement is announced between Dorothy Chisholm, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. A. Mackay, of Hart street. Roslyn, and Donald Spencer, elder son of Mr and Mrs A. C. M'lnnes. of Wai-iti road, Timaru.

Mr and Mrs Russell Carradus, who arrived in Timaru by the secoud express on Thursday, were met by members of the staff of the Chief Post Office and made the recipients of a presentation on behalf of fellow officers in Dunedin.

Miss Dori 8 Haworth will open newpremises, where an exclusive display of Modern Furnishings will be on view from Monday Next. The address is 135 Stuart street, close to the Octagon. Inspection is invited. —Advt.

Lady Ferguson and Miss Jean Nicolson left on Thursday for Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, to be present at the biennial conference of the Federation of Women's Clubs of New Zealand, which will be held in the Lyceum Club. Auckland, on March 25 and 26. Lady Ferguson is president of the federation, and Miss Nicolson is secretary.

Mrs Russell Ritchie gave a luncheon party at the' Otago Women's Club on Thursday in honour of Mrs Rigg, of Melbourne. There were also present Lady Young (England), Mrs> George Ritchie. Mrs Stanley Batchelor, Mrs Sidney Neill, Mrs Frank Fitchett, Miss Denniston, Miss Gallaway, and Miss Williams.

On Tuesday afternoon the Poetry Circle of the Otago Women's Club held its first meeting of the year, with Miss Vida Reynolds in the chair. The members stood in silence while the chairwoman read a minute recording the sorrow of the circle at the death of his Majesty King George V, and affirming its loyalty to the Throne in the person of his Majesty King Edward VIII. The subject chosen for study was "The Poems of Rudyard Kipling,' and many famous poems were read by the members. Mrs Lawrenson gave a short resume of the poet's life and work, several other members reading interesting extracts about the poet and his works. It was particularly interesting to hear several stories of his visit to Dunedin many years before. The following are some of the poems read^—" We and They," "The Sergeant's Wedding," 'A Nativity," "Puck's Sone." "The Glory of the Garden," "The Way Through the Woods." "The Beginnings," and The Flower*." The meeting fittingly closed by a beautiful reading of "The Recessional."

Miss Muriel Wards, of Nelson, correspondence pupil of Miss Florence Clifford, has received advice that she has been successful in obtaining her diploma of elocution, theoretical section, in the December examination.

Mrs A. R. Falconer, diocesan president of the Mothers' Union, who is shortly leaving on a trip to England, was entertained by the Diocesan Council at a farewell tea party at the Savoy on Thursday afternoon. On behalf of those present, Mrs R. V. Fulton (life vice-president) presented a small gift to Mrs Falconer, who made a charming little speech in reply.

Miss K. M. Stannage, sister of- Mr John W. Stannage, the late Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's business manager, arrived from Sydney on the Monowai this week. She is going first to Napier and then to Auckland, where she will join other members of the family, who intend to settle permanently there. Miss Stannage said that her brother's future plans were indefinite, but that he would arrive in Auckland by the next boat from Sydney.

William Devlin, a prominent young Shakespearian actor, has become engaged to Mary Casson, the actress daughter of Dame Sybil Thorndike and Lewis Casson. They are to be married shortly. Mr Devlin, who is 24 years of age. has made a great success at the " Old Vic " in such big parts as "Peer Gynt," "Richard 111 " and " Banquo." Miss Casson is 22, and made one of her first appearances on the stage as " Wendy " in " Peter Pan " in 1930.

Even child Princesses say the wrong thing sometimes. Princess Elizabeth, for instance. She was at a concert with the Queen and became rather restless half way through the performance. Her Majesty suggested to her granddaughter that she might go home if she wished. " Oh, no," said the Princess. " I couldn't possibly go before the end. Think of all the people waiting to see me outside." The Queen gave one look at the Princess and then turned to a lady-in-waiting beside her. "Please take the Princess down the back stairs and then home in a taxi," she commanded. And it was so.

On Wednesday the Y.W.C.A. Kiwi Club, entertained at tea Miss Moon, an English children's nurse at present resident in Dunedin. After tea, Miss Moon gave the girls an interesting account of the life and work of an English "Nanny," and described the intense training necessary for this responsible position. Miss Moon, who is a member of the Central London Y.W.C.A., was interested in hearing of the Dunedin Y.W.C.A., and described some of the activities of the London Association. A hearty vote of .thanks was accorded Miss Moon for her most interesting talk.

The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers commenced its monthly meeting on Wednesday in the Presbyterian Bible class room, Mrs Dodd (president) presiding. The president made feeling reference to the loss the nation suffered through the death of the late King, after which a verse of the National Anthem was sung. The president welcomed members, and hoped for a successful year. She also spoke on the objects of the league, and stressed particularly the privileges and responsibilities of the mothers. Mrs M'lndoe read a paper on " How to Run a Model Branch." The speaker, Mrs Reid, Provincial Council president, expressed pleasure at meeting the members of the league, and gave an address on conference matters. Mrs Cumberbeach returned thanks on behalf of members for her instructive address. Mrs Wallace rendered a pianoforte solo.

The Girl Citizen groups of the Y.W.C.A. commenced activities for the year by holding two rallies which took the form of " Spanish Main" parties. Under the sign of the skull and crossbones, pirates, buccaneers, pig-tailed Spanish mates, and many other colourful figures came to life and provided much rollicking entertainment for the numbers of girls who boarded the " pirate ship " for the evening. Some 100 girls were present at the first of these parties and 65 at the second, and a gratifying number signified their intention of joining the Girl Citizen Movement. The programmos on both evenings consisted of games and competitions of a decidedly "piratical nature, and during supper the chief counsellor (Miss Ashton) gave a brief talk on the Girl Citizen activities. The singing of Taps brought the jolly evenings to a close. * * *

An enjoyable evening was spent under the control of Mrs Burdett, when the members of the Weston branch of the P.W.M.U. and W.D.F.U. combined to bid farewell to Mrs Hogg and Mies Hogg, who are shortly leaving the district. The function took the form of a social evening, games being played and items rendered by various members present. At a suitable juncture Mrs Dick, on behalf of the P.W.M.U., referred to Mrs Hoggs capabilities as a president, and to the enthusiasm which was shown by her at all times. In asking Mrs Hogg to accept a silver sandwich dish, Mrs Dick wished her health and happiness in the years to come. Mrs Hogg suitably replied. Miss Joyce Hogg was presented with a bouquet by Mrs Wamock. On behalf of the W.D.F.U. Mrs Wates presented to Mrs Hogg a fireside companion as a small token of appreciation, and offered all good wishes for the future. Mrs Stevenson also referred to the many good qualities of the guest, who at all times displayed true love and sympathy. After supper, the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem closed a pleasant evening.

On February 26. in the Ranfurly Presbyterian Church, the marriage took place of Jessie, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A Cromb, "Newlea." Ranfurly, and Mr Walton R. Brown, of Lower Shotover. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of ivory satin with gathered cowl neckline and long, lull sleeves, the skirt forming a short tram. Her veil of embroidered tulle, which was worn over her face, was finished at each side with a spray of orange blossom. She wore white satin sandals and carried a bouquet of cream roses, carnations, and gladioli. She was attended by her sister Marian in a frock of floral georgette in tones of lemon, gold, and green, with which she wore a Neptune green hat and sandals. Her bouquet was of lemon gladioli and golden abutilons. After the ceremony, the guests Y ere , r re ; ceived at the Ranfurly Hotel by Mrs Cromb in a black ensemble relieved with touches of floral in pink and grey, and a black hat and shoes. She wore a spray of nink carnations, and was assisted by Miss Olive Brown, sister of the bridegroom, in a frock of vieux rose celanese, with hat and shoes to tone. When the happy pair left on, their wedding tour the bride was wearing a crushed strawberry suit and hat. *Her gloves, shoes and handbag were white, and she earned a grey velour coat.

Two interesting visitors who arrived in Wellington the other day by the Monowai from Sydney are Lady Twyford and her daughter, Miss Ennis Twyford, of Possit, Wimbledon, England. Lady Twyford is the wife o_f Sir Harry Twyford, who will come into office as Lord Mayor of London in 1937. Before her marriage 34 years ago she was Miss Ethel Honey, of Adelaide. Miss Twyford's groat hobby is to tour England with her mother. She studies at home under the P.N.E.U. system, 1 and so has free afternoons,_ when she and her mother go out in their car and "explore." Although she is only 18 years of age, Miss Twyford is writing a novel of English family life. They Intend to tour through the Dominion before returning to England via America.