PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22908, 16 June 1936, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Misa Xeew ia paying a visit to Timnru. H. it- ¥ Mr and Mrs L. M. Wright and Miss Wright are visiting Tiniaru. H- * HSir Percy Sargood and Lady Sar^ood will return by the first express this afternoon from a visit to the north.

Mifiscs Joan and Betty Rayner, " the girl troubadours," are expected in Dunedin at the end of the week.

Mr and Mrs W. R. Christie, of Tc Houka, will arrive during the week-end to spend show week with Mrs Christie's mother, Mrs W. A. Saunders, St. Clair.

The Otago Ladies' Bowling Club held a card afternoon in the pavilion recently to assist the funds of the Otago Ladies' Bowling Association. The function was financially very successful. The prize winners for bridge and trump whist were Mrs Clayton and Miss Neill. Lucky chair winners were Mrs Mec and Miss Renton. A guessing competition for a cake was won by Mrs W. Manning.

The committee members of the Watea Croquet Club entertained the secretary (Mrs J. Wilson), the treasurer (Mrs James), and the captain (Mrs O'Donnell) at a tea party at the Tudor Hall last week. Mrs W. Gibson, president, welcomed the guests. A pleasant time was spent in conversation. At the close of the party, Mrs James thanked the committee on behalf of the quests.

A number of friends of Mr and Mrs J. Jones assembled at their _ residence, Temuka, to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Ethel, which took place" last Tuesday evening. The evening was .••pent mainly in dancing, and many useful gifts were presented to the guest of honour, who was handed the customary gold key by her father. Several of those present took the occasion of congratulating Miss Jones on attaining her majority, at the same time wishing her many years of health and prosperity, to which Miss Jones made a suitable acknowledgment.

Members of the Ladies' National Renerve were entertained at the homo of Mrs Edmond, in Duke street, on Saturday evening. A pleasant time was spent in games and competitions. During the evening Miss D. Boyle, on behalf of the dub, made a presentation, accompanied by a bouquet, to Mrs J. Bradley, in recognition of her many services to the. club. Miss Alys Edmond also paid tribute to the splendid work done by Mrs Bradley. All present then joined in singing " For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." Mrs Bradley, in a felicitous speech, thanked the members for their gifts and good wishes.

A large number of the residents of Inch Valley assembled in the school to bid farewell to Miss Helen Clark, teacher of the school, prior to her departure to take up the position of teacher of Kauru Hill School. During the evening, which was given up to games interspersed with musical items, Miss Clark was presented with a clock and a piece of crystal. Miss Jean Clark, who resided with her sister, was also given a gift. Mr Burgess, who for many years' was chairman of the School Committee, made the presentation, and, on behalf of all present, expressed regret at Misg Clark s departure, and wished her every success. After supper, the evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

* # * The British Drama League Community Theatre festival was recently completed.in England. There were 747 entries—an in.crease of 92 over the entries in the 1035 festival. The number of entries was so great that the mere list of them (plays, authors' names, and players) occupied practically the whole of the "Festival Number" of Drama, the British Drama League official magazine, and made very interesting reading. It is interesting to realise that the British Drama League is slowly but surely becoming of international importance, reuching out to all parts of the world and encouraging people of all types and classes to express themselves in a creative and healthy fashion by means of the drama. The Otago Festival, to be held in Dunedin next month, will be only one tiny facet in a brilliant and many-sided international movement, which, year by year, will grow greater, because it is based on fundamental realities.

The wedding took place at the Union Methodist Church, Addington, of Adam Drysdale, youngest son of Mrs M. Smith, of Dunedin, and Olive Tonkin, elder daughter of the late Mr A. Manhire, of Christchurch. The Rev. G. Harris took the service, and Miss Edna Tonkin iniece of the bride) was organist. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr 11. Manhire, of Riccarton. She wore a dusky Dink angel skin lace ground-length frock with long, fitting sleeves, and a square neckline finished with pink velvet flowers. Her large picture hat was of black straw, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink begonias and hojthouse flowers. Miss Delia Sewcll wag bridesmaid, wearing a short-sleeved frock of blue floral georgette. The waistline was defined by a sash of blue taffeta. She wore a large white straw hat, and carried a bouquet of pale yellow flowers. Mr Jack Harrison was best man. At the reception, which was held in the Selwyn Street Hall. Mr s H. Sewell (sister-in-law of the bride) received the guests, wearing a black lace and georgette frock with a black hat, and carrying a bouquet ot pale yellow flowers. Mrs Smith 'Dunedin) wotk a black and white frock, with a black hat, and carried a bouquet of flowers in shades of red.

The Oddfellows' Hal!, Outram, presented an attractive appearance on Friday evening, June 12, when the M.U.1.0.0.F. held it« annual hall. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by P.G. Bro. Ryan, and V.G. Bro. Mann. The grand march, consisting of some 80 couples, was led by N r .G. Bro. Mulqueeu and Miss A. Mulrine. Novelty oanaes were won by Miss E. Mulrine and Mr Smith, and Mrs Thornton and Mr Low respectively. Among those present were: Mesdaines W, Ryan, wearing black and white crinkly crepe; W. Irving, midnight blue georgette and lace; J. Beattie, ivory suede lace and net; A. Bathgate, ivory waxed lace and net; J. Walker, chocolate mousseline; A. Thompson, brown and fawn Bilk crepe: L. Milne, green niaroeain und gold lame; B. Watt, preen crepe and silver lame: R. Harvey, white satin; S. Geddes, blue and silver taffeta; R. Campbell, gold satin; J. Gorman, pink crepe de chine: J. Rathgate, pink silk net; D. Thornton, flame sand crepe; C. Wilson, black lace; and S. Miller, floral crepe de chine; and Misses 0. C'ullen, apricot lace; P. M'Bryde, black niaroeain; E. Kirby, rose crepe de chine;_ M. Dickson, red georgette and lace; K. Munro, primrose niaroeain; A. Milne, white lace; 11. Dick, floral crepe: N. Snow, black and red crepe satin; M. Robertson, green stiffened net; A. Mann, checked taifeta; C. M'Kenzie. dusky pink and crepe: 11. Sullivan, tinsel organdie; M. Lindsay, scarlet lace: M. Ingram, pink niaroeain; E. Viney, windswept satin; G. Viney, floral georgette; J. Kirby, green satin beaute; M. Walker (Dunsandel), red skirt and blouse: J. M'Donald, blue georgette and lace; I. Robeson, lemon silk crepe and net: M. M'Donald, black georgette and lace: M. Mann, red sand crepe; N. Younc. shell pink crepe; E. Mulrine, pink sand crepe: A. Mulrine, red taffeta; M. M'Laren. blue cellophane; H. Snell, red and «old crepe: I. Gordon, red niaroeain: H. Fowler, brown velvet and lace; E. Fowler, mustard crepe; G. Fraser, floral georgette: B. Park, black satin and lemon lace; T. Welch, black velvet and pink: K. Smith, ereen treorgette: J. Anderson, flame georgette and lace; B. M'Donald. blue georgette and net; T. Mulqueen, floral silk voile; L. Ferguson, blue silk niaroeain: L. Dobson, blue eloque crepe; M'Hardy. black rine velvr-t: X. Thornton, lemon lace: D. Olver, green floral eeorsrette; B. Findlay. pink velvet; D. Smoothy. apricot georgette: F. Findlay, floral georgette: W. Prinze, green lace: E. Anderson, bottle green crepe and silver lame; and W. Mulqueen, floral georgette.

Miss B. Rickwan, of Hataitai, Welling ton, is paying a visit to Dunedin.

Miss Joyce Boot is the gueet of Miss Lorna Thomson, of Wadestown, Wellington. Miss M. E. Kincaid, of Chrietchureh, and her guest, Mrs Stewart, of Sydney, are spending a few days in Dunedin.

Bishop Baddeley, of Melanesia, and Mrs Baddeley left for the north yesterday morning after a short visit to Dunedin, during which they were the guests of Miss Fitchett at Bishop's House, Roslyn.

Mr A. Fels, president of the Dunedin Choral Society, and Mrs Fels, assisted by Mr and Mrs Alfred Walmsley, gave a supper party at the Vedic on Saturday evening for Mr Victor C. Peters, conductor of the Christehurch Harmonic Society, and some members of both societies and their friends. After supper, a speech of thanks to Mr and Mrs Fels for their hospitality and of appreciation to Mr Victor Peters for the evening's programme was made by Dr V. E. Garway, and Mr F. H. Christian and Mr Peters himself replied on behalf of the Christehurch Harmonic Society. The party made a charming conclusion to an entertaining and successful evening.

In a well-lit room at No. 15 Broadway, yesterday afternoon, there was opened an exhibition of delightful paintings by Miss Phyllis Drummond Sharpe (Mrs John Bethune): The exhibition will remain open until Saturday, and is of particular charm on account of the vivid impression it gives of South Island landscape. Miss Drummond Sharpe and her husband spent the summer in a caravan tour around Kaikoura, Blenheim, and Nelson, and later came through Geraldine to Central Otago. The paintings were all done on the tour, and present New Zealand at her loveliest. It is sometimes thought that oil painting must be heavy, hard, thick, and obvious, or it is not oil painting; but Miss Drummond Sharpe thinks differently. She revels in keeping her colours clean and bright, and succeeds so well that she achieves an effect almost like that of water colours. She is particularly successful in painting mountains and lakes, and in the many examples of her pictures in this direction shows some of her best work. For instance, there are No. 30, " Seaward Kaikouras," and several others of Mount C'pok. She aims at producing a feeling of air and clarity, and in doing so approaches to what is most nearly typical of New Zealand country. She is very fond of the pattern made by sunny riverbeds, and of that light which comes just before sunset in South Island summers. No. 18, " Kaikoura Coast in the Afternoon," with its happily-treated fore; ground, and No. 8, "Near Blenheim, both show this sort of light and are lull of those subtle contrasts of colour which give to New Zealand landscapes their typical shape and design. No. 1, " Frosty Morning on the Foothills," and one below it, "Group of Trees near Nelson." arc also outstanding examples of her work. Miss Drunimond Sharpe was trained at ♦ho Christchurch School of Art. and sees New Zealand as a country alive with possibilities for the artist. Mr \ . IjHalsled opened her exhibition yesterday afternoon.

Miss Doreen Hight, of Christehurch, is the guest of Airs W. .1. Morrcll, St. Clair.

Mrs F, M. Donaldson will leave to-day to take up her residence in Christehurch.

A ball, organised by member** of the Waikouaiti Plunket Society, and held last Thursday evening, was not only a successful function, but a very enjoyable one also. Miss Abraham and .Air Kevin Dun were visitors from Dunedin, a tut greatly pleased the gathering with an exhibition of new dances. A band provided dance music. Mr C. T. M'Callum was M.C. Mr D. Russell won fust and Mr Russell Grnbb second prize in a weight-guessing competition. ¥ ¥ *

Major, and Mrs R. G. V. Parker celebrated their diamond wedding on Saturday at Hamilton, and were the recipients of numerous presents and congratulatory messages. Major Parker, who was educated at St. John's College, Hurstmerpoint, came to New Zealand in the eighties, and shortly after his arrival-was appointed master gunner, along with three other ex-Royal Artillery non-commissioned oilicers. one of whom was Major-general (now Sir) G. Richardson. Major Parker was stationed at the. Central Battery. Dunedin. and while resident in St. Kilda rendered valuable service for the Cnvershnm and Holy Cross Anglican Churches. He was for many years vestryman at St. Peter's Caversham, and afterwards vestryman, church secretary, and eynodman representative of Holy Cross Church, St. Kilda. He was a prominent Freemason, and a few weeks ago received two pre«entations and congratulations upon attaining his Masonic jubilee. A few years after his retirement he made his residence in Hamilton, and still carries on his activities there as a successful amateur gardener.

Yesterday afternoon, in the Somerset Lounge, Mr and Mrs Andrew M'Lenn entertained a number of their old friends

and relatives on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Following a brief service conducted by the Revs. Alexander Watson and >Scott Allan the time was spent pleasantly in the renewal of old friendships and the enjoyment of a short programme of music and recitation. The Rev. Alexander Watson was in the chair. Unfortunately the bridesmaid, Mrs Edward Griffith*, of Otaki, was unable to be present, but the best man, Mr Alexander Wright, cousin of the bridegroom, read the congratulatory telegrams and cards and list of apologies. Songs were rendered by Miss Doris M'Lean (youngest daughter), Mr David Kirkpatrick and Mr F. C. Cooper; flute solos by Mr Fred Bell and a recitation by Mr Watson. Short speeches were given by old friends of the family. The following guests were present:—Mr and Mrs Robert M'Lean, Miss Jean M'Lean, and Messrs Cyril and Allan M'Lean (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Cyril L. M'Lean (Oamaru), Misses Agnes, Elsie, and Doris M'Lean, Mr Alexander M'Lean, and Miss Vera Potts (Lawrence», Mr Alexander and the Misses Wright (2), Mr and Mrs Dundas Wright, Mrs Herbert and Mr Sydney Herbert, and Mrs M. M'Dowell (Gore), Mrs E. Humphries (Invercargill). Miss Harrison (Sutton). Mrs Angus (Broad Bay), Mrs P. Miller, Mr and 11 rs Thomas Reid, Mr and Mre-F. Chivers, XJisses Stenhouse (2), Mrs Leary, Messrs F. and F. Bell, Mr and Mrs George Kerr (Eiversdale), Mr and Mrs J. B. M'Kinlav (Lawrence), Mrs,J- C. Browne, Mrs P.'Barr, Mrs and Miss Turnbull, Mrs Kinloch, Mr and Mrs Robert Cochrane, Mr >uid Mrs D. Kirkpatrick (Waimate), Mr end Mrs John Uren, Mrs Sinclair, Miss Bulfin (Lawrence), Mr R. Kenton. Mrs Mason (Lawrence), Miss Fraser (Lawrence). Mr and Mrs John Wilson, Miss Million. Mr and Mrs John M'Crae, Mrs Fyfe, Mrs M. 11. Potts, Mr and Mrs Thomas Hampton, and Mr William Smith. Mr and Mrs Andrew M'Lean will be at home during the week to all friends.

The warden and students of St. Margaret's College lipid their annual dance in Allen Hall on Friday evening lant. The decorations were very effective, and consisted of greenery, hanging fern baskets, coloured lights, and downs of brightlycoloured birds. The guests were received by the warden. Miss V. M. Barron, and the president of the College Students' Association, Miss Alice Miller. Miss Barron wore a eiel blue frock and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and Christmas roses: Miss Miller chose a black velvet frock and carried a bouquet of lemon 'chrysanthemums. Among those present were Dr and Mrs Borrie. Dr and Airs Jack. Mr and Mrs Noble. Mrs- Keith Ramsay, Miss Anderson, Misses Turnbull, Blackic. Stevenson, Goodall, M. Cotton, J. Thomson, M. O'Meara, G. Stanley, N. Bragg, N. Liddell. J. Sandel, M. Armstrong, and J. Hunter, and the presidents of the residential colleges and members of the Home Science Executive. * * # Members and ex-members of the Temuka High School Old Girls' basketball team entertained Miss Ella Reid on Friday evening at the residence of Mrs J. B. Davis on the occasion of the approaching marriage of the guest of honour. A pleasant time was spent in games, community singing, and musical items by Misses Coral I'ierce, C. Hope, X. Findlay, and T. Hopkinson. After supper. Mrs W. L. Harrison, president of the team, on behalf of the girls, presented Miss Reid with a picture as a mark of the esteem in which she was held by (be members. Mrs J. C. Haylini'St and Misses X. Stewart and Noelinc Findlay, captains of the First and Second Grade teams, added

their meed of praise to Miss Reid's work while in the team, the happy function concluding with a competition which was won by the guest of the evening. Thanks were expressed by Mrs Harrison to Mrs Davis for her hospitality.

The dance held in the Ranfurly Hall last Saturday night proved to be a great success, as there were dancers from all parts of the Maniototo Plains there. Over 80 couples were present. The winners of the Monte Carlo dance were Miss Flossy Hewitt, of Naseby, and Mr Howe, of Waipiajta, the prizes being—lady a permanent wave and men a first class return ticket to Dunedin. The music was supplied by a dance band from Dunedin, which played an excellent variety of dance music. There will be another dance next Saturday night, and the music will be supplied by the same dance band.

A wedding of interest to residents of South "Canterbury was recently solemnised at the Temuka Presbyterian Church, the contracting parties being Margareta Cecilia, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Tarbotton, Temuka, and Alexander, third son of Mr and Mrs Hugh M'Kenzie, of Arno, Waimate. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. J. Couling, of Geraldine, and Mr C. S. Davies, also of Geraldine, presided at the organ. The singing was led by the choir, of which the bride was formerly a member. The bride entered the church with her father and was attired in a becoming frock of cream satin cut on straight lines. The bodice, which was fitted with tight sleeves, was made with hand-embroidered neckline, finished at the waist with a plaited girdle. Her plain fitting skirt fell in soft folds to form a circular train. The hand-embroidered veil, worn previously by her mother, was tastefully ■ arranged with a coronet of orange blossom to form a cap effect. Her shower bouquet was composed of freesias, pin chrysanthemums, winter roses, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Misses Violet Agnew (Timaru) and Audrey M'Kenzie, cousins of the -bride, both being dressed in frocks of angel skin lace in t lilac shade, made with soft neckline rucked to one side and finished with violet velvet motifs ending in a posy of violets. Their skirts were made with deep hip yokes with fullness at the side to match the neckline, and finished with belts of violet motifs. They carried Victorian posies of violets relieved with pink chrysanthemums, and their hair was adorned with wreaths of violets. The flower girl was Joan Fox, of Scargill, who was daintily attired in an ankle-length frock of green georgette made with a cape collar and frilled hemline. A band of green flowers was worn in her hair, and she carried a posy to tone. The best man was Mr Norman M'Kenzie, and Mr Frank Dugdale (Arno) was groomsman. At the conclusion ,of the ceremony, a reception wag held by the bride's parents in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall, where the guests were received by Mr and Mrs Tarbotton, the latter wearing an attractive frock of black wool georgette and silk lace, cut with fullness below the knees, and relieved at the neck with a spray of red geraniums. A smart black hat to match completed her attire; she carried a bouquet of red and autumn-tinted chrysanthemums. Mrs M'Kenzie, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black ensemble relieved with fur, and a btack hat % and carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers. The bride's travelling costume was a smart tailored suit in brown, with lighter pin stripe, over a daintily-smocked b]oupe of apricot crepe de chine: she wore a brown hat to tone. Mr and Mrs M Kenzie will make their home at Makikini. The guests were .afterwards entertained at a dance in the St. Peter's Parish Hall at the invitation of the brides parents, both bride and bridegroom being present. Mr A. Mackie acted an master of ceremonies, and an orchestra provided the dance music. Several vocal items were .riven bv invited guests, and a novelty dano was won by Miss M'Naught and Mr F. Gaby. * * *

The annual ball of the Ex-Pupils' Association of the Dominican Nuns was held in Smith's Hall, Invercarg.il The hall was decorated with coloured lighting, greenery, hanging pot plants, and bronze chrysanthemums. Early in the evening 22 debutantes were presented to Ins Lordship the Right Rev. Dr Whyte of Dunedin, by Mrs J. Murray Wilson.(the president of the association). Associated with him on the stage were the Mayoress (Mrs John Miller), the matrons of honour (Mesdames E. Scully and P. Pre* dergast), Monsignor Howard and the Rev. Fathers Murphy and M'Grath. Mr J Murray Wilson was master of ceremonies for the presentation, and a strong committee of ladies was responsible foi the arrangements and for the excellent supper served in H. and J. Smith's tea rooms. The debutantes werepMiw Monica Cooper, wearing a frock of white silk matalasse and silver lame, with sihei brocade shoes, and carrying a pink bouquet: Miss Patricia. Culjeii, in ivon Brussels lace over satin, with white velvet shoes and a white posy; Miss Joan Deeaan (Waimatua), cream ring velvet, with cream sandals and Victorian posy; Miss Bernadette Derbie ivory, and silver silk organdie, with a silver girdle, shoes of white velvet, and posy of n ver and white Miss Marie Eccleton (Riycrton). white and silver suede crepe with silver sandals, and Victorian posy; Miss Therese Finnerty (Orepuki). W silk velvet, with silver shoes, white posy; Miss Valerie Folley. white angel skin lace with gold-studded belt, white velvet shoes, and pink posy; Miss Katie Ford (Waikaka),, white trench cloque and white Victorian posy; MUM Mollie Grace, white crepe romaline, witu sold belt and white posy; Miss Bessie ITolloway, cream satin beaute trimmed with silver lame and Victorian posy; Miss Budget Kimble, white tulle over taffeta, with cream sandals and Victorian posy; Miss Xocline Looney, French crepe and silver lame, with silver shoes and bououet of coloured roses; Miss. Monica Lvnch, cream Guipure lace, with posy with silver and white streamers; Miss Dorothy Meflin. ivory tinsel cloque and silver lame, with silver shoes and bouquet of freesias; Miss Doreen Robertson, cream faille chantom. with Victorian nosy; Miss Betty Russell (Otautau), white ripple satin with velvet shoes and white posy; Miss Imelda Rvan, white matalasse and silver, with white kid shoes and posy ot amber roses; Miss Patricia Ryan, white French crepe, with white shoes and posy of white camellias: Miss Rachel Shepherd, white crepe de soil; and lace, with white satin shoes and Victorian pos>, Miss Catherine Sim (Heriot), white satin and net. with silver shoes and white posy; Miss Winifred Streatfield, cream satm beaute and sequins, with red posy; and Miss Joan Ward, frilled net over taffeta with silver trimmings, white shoes, and posy.