PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22924, 4 July 1936, Page 21

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs -F. S. Batchelor is staying at " The Bungalow,” Timaru. : . « v *

After the committee meeting of the local branch of the British Drama League last evening, Lady Sargood entertained the members of committee at supper at “ Marinoto.”

Dr and Mrs Philip Benham, of Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, were visitors to Dunetfiri for the medical students’ ball on Thursday evening.

Miss Della Hartman, who has been visiting St. Clair and staying at Albert House, has returned to her home in 1 Auckland.

The engagement is announced between Adele Alexa, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M. S. Macarthur, of Dunedin, and Robert L. C., youngest son of Mrs Grant and the late Major William Grant, of Wellington.

Mrs H. A. Murison, of Hull street, Gamaru, has been visiting her mother, Mrs William Mitchell, Brunei street. While in Dunedin Mrs Murison was present at the christening of her godchild, Faye Farmer, of Invercargill.

Mr W. B, Cunningham, Dunedin manager of the Union Steam Ship Company, and Mrs Cunningham will make the trip from Wellington to San Francisco and back by the Makura, which will leave Wellington on Tuesday next. They will travel from Dun3din to Wellington by air.

The Literary Circle of the St. Clair Women’s Club met on Thursday evening at the residence of the leader, Mrs W. Prince. An enjoyable evening was spent, concluding with the reading by members of the circle of the play “ Ghosts on Christmas Eve,” by Mabel Brackenbury Latter.

Dr and Mrs Thomas Fergus and Dr and Mrs Roland Fulton gave a dinner party at the Otago Women’s Club on Thursday evening before they and their guests went on to the Medical Ball in the Concert Chamber. The table decorations were yellow candles and yellow chrysanthemums, and the party was a very successful one. Those present were Dr and Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Dr and Mrs Speight, Dr and Mrs Kirk, Mr and Mrs Ivo Carr, Dr Marjorie Barclay, and Dr Geerin.

— v • * * * Prior to their departure for Christhurch, an enjoyable trump whist evenng was given by Mr and Mrs F. W. Newman at their residence in Royal 'rescent. The winners for the evening .vere Miss A. Sinclair and Mr W. Gwynne. During the evening Miss E. Lunam gave some enjoyable elocutionary items. Those'present were:—Mr and Mrs F. W. Newman, Misses Brenda Dephoff, Macgregor Duncan, Noele r saacs. Edith Lunam, Audrey Sinclair, and Lilian Sutton, and Messrs D. Chave, W. Gwynne, J. Hollands, and N. Morrison.

The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Presbyterian Bible Class room on Wednesday. The president •eferred to the death of the Dominion secretary, Mrs Dawson, members landing in silence. A bright and interesting entertainment was given by members to the president and committee. The following was the programme:—Recitation, Mrs Graves; songs, Mesdames Black and Hawley; book review, Mrs Booth; Scotch poems, Mrs Turner: Scotch reading, Mrs Greig; accompanist, Mrs MTndoe. The president, on behalf of the committee, thanked members for the programme. The sinking of the doxology brought a successful afternoon to a close.

The local branch of the League of Nations will organise a Peace Exhibition in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening next week (July iC and 11). The purpose of the exhibition is to interest young people in countries other than their own and introduce them to some of the arts and customs of those countries. The exhibition will be opened by the Mayor (the Rev. E. T. Cox) on Friday afternoon, after which Dean Cruickshank will deliver a lecture, and the pupils of Miss Muriel Eagar will give a display. On Saturday afternoon there will be a display of model aeroplanes, organised by “ Big Brother Bill,” a talk by Mr Tano Fama, and a further display by Miss Muriel Eagar’s pupils. The programmes on both evenings will be provided by the combined secondary schools of Dunedin, and will include lectures, folk-dancing, plays, debates, and group singing under the leadership of Miss Ida G. White. Past experience suggests that the children’s programmes will afford excellent entertainment. The exhibits will include treasures from Mexico, Java, India, Sweden. Norway, and Finland, and will be supplemented by Southland schools, which will send up posters and national needlework, etc. The continued support of the public is hoped for. So far the local branch, under the direction of Mrs Denton Leech, has received great encouragement from all people it has approached.

Miss Phemy Campbell, who has been the guest of Mrs T. Grant, of Kew, has returned to Timaru.

Mrs Frank Hinton is visiting her mother, Mrs Angus Donaldson, of Christchurch.

Miss Joyce Thomas, of Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs T. K. S. Sidey, Tolcarne avenue.

Lady Sidey, president of the New Zealand Plunket Society, has left for Invercargill to attend the opening of the new Plunket room at South Invercargill to-day.

On Thursday the Kaihiku School was the scene of a happy gathering, when the local residents, together with Clifton and Warepa friends, met for the purpose of holding a gift evening for Miss I. M. Falconer, who is to be married shortly. The school was comfortably arranged for the playing of nrogressive euchre. Competitions and a song by Mrs M'Kerrow were also enjoyed during the evening. In presenting her with many and varied articles, Mr Law wished Miss Falconer long life and happiness, Mr Allan Gordon replying on her behalf. “Auld Lang Syne” concluded the function.

Invitations to a private view of the newly-acquired Gainsborough picture in the Gallery, Logan Park, have been issued by the president of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society (Dr F. S. Batchelor) for Wednesday afternoon next.

The annual meeting of the Lawrence sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Council Chambers. The president (Mrs A. J. M'Kinlay) was in the chair. Complimentary remarks were made in the report on the good work rendered by Nurse Graham. Votes of thanks were tendered to Mr J. B. M'Kinlay for free use of a room, which was a saving on the society’s funds. The office-bearers elected for the ensuing year were: President, Mrs F. D. Grant; vice-presi-dents —Mesdames A. J. M'Kinlay, G. Weston, and G. W. Stuart; secretary, Mrs R. Walker; and committee—Mesdames Moyle, Bowie, J. M'Kinlay, Tyn-dall-Scott, Winchester, F. Gray, and Jackman.

The Public Trust Office annual ball was held at the Moonshine Cabaret and was largely attended. Good music and a number of novelty dances combined to make the evening an enjoyable one, and the office quartet amused those present by their witty sallies at well-known members of the staff. Among those present were Mesdames M. Grant, W. Race. E. Winkel, J. Macfarlane, A. Salmond, Melville, Sutherland, A. Mackintosh, B. Taylor, J. Cunningham, and M. Spence, Misses D. Paterson, V. MTntosh, P. MTntosh, R. Mantell, B. Salmond, R. Elliffe, J. Alexander, B. Alexander, R. Hay, Holmes, Hanning, Whelan, Sunderland, Sutherland, Butler, Latimer, Martin., French, Mann, Harris, Ryan, Macomish, Orr (2), Inglis, M'Millan, Fulton, Evans, and M. Sinclair, and Messrs G. H. Elliffe. (district public trustee), Grant, Macfarlane, Race, Winkel, J. Foster, A. Salmond, G. Salmond, J. Cunningham, B. Taylor, Haughey, Davenport, S. M. Elliffe, Neilson, M'Kellar, Thomas, Sutherland, Sheppard, Barron, French, Falck, Alcorn, Harris, Mackintosh, Maclean, Ryan, Cruickshank. Clements, Longworth, Rutherford. Spence, Borrie, Herbison. Hughson, M'Millan. Evans, Robertson, M'Lellan, Parker. Stephens, and Hay.

Miss Edna Bishop, of Anderson’s Bay, left for the north last Tuesday.

Among the most interesting of the smaller wedding gifts received by Lady Angela Dawnay, sister of the Duchess of Gloucester, were the kitchen utensils, made in wood, which the late Mr Bagshaw made for all the Duchess of Buccleuch’s daughters, keeping them until each married. The Duchess of Gloucester had a similar set.

The Glentui branch of the Home Economics was held at Mrs Cooper’s home, Opotoen, on Wednesday. Mrs Cooper read the “Aims of the Association.” Mrs Reilly instructed the members in the making of cane and raffia trays. The vice-president (Mrs J. H. Williams) thanked Mrs Reilly on behalf of the members for an instructive afternoon. The motto for the month was “Learn that we may teach.”

* An enjoyable function was held in the O.K. Cafe on Monday in aid of the Princess Elizabeth stall in the forthcoming jubilee bazaar. During the afternoon vocal solos were rendered by Mrs Chetwin and Mrs J. O’Connor, and pianoforte solos by Mrs E. J. Mee. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs W. T. Henaghan and Mrs A. Ferguson. Among those present were Mesdames Breeze, Lenihan, L. M’Cormack. Packer, L. Lake, J. Hall, J. Carroll, M’Bride, Hanley, Nelson, A. C. Gray, H. Merry, J. Quirk. Marshall, V. Cahill, G. Lloyd, E. J. Mee, J. O'Connor. T. Walsh, Chetwin, T. Francis, F. M’Veigh, P. Fahey, Scott, L. Stewart. H. A. Neale, J. Richardson, H. Rae, W. Carroll, L. J. M’Connell, L. J. M’Carten, Hungerford, Fraher, Porter, Norwood, O’Halloran, Crawford, and K. Ross, and Misses M. M’Cormack. I. Hinchcliff, M’Bride. N. Kennelly, A. Hogan, K. Treacy, and J. Lucas,

A bridge party was given in the Tudor Lounge of the Savoy on Thursday evening by Mr and Mrs A. H. Fairmaid, Mr and Mrs T. Wyatt, and Mr and Mrs A. Jackson in honour of the members of the Dunedin Business Efficiency Club. There v/ere also present Mr and Mrs Paterson, Mr and Mrs Mews, Mr and Mrs Crump, Mr and Mrs Barnett, Mr and Mrs Cameron, Mr and Mrs Bowie, Mr and Mrs Aitken, and Mr J. Phillips. The first prize was won by Mr and Mrs Mews.

The annual meeting of the Roslyn Ladies’ Bowling Club was held in the pavilion on Wednesday. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: — President, Mrs G. T. Dennis; vice-pre-sidents, Mrs W. H. Thomson and Mrs G. K. Webster; secretary, Mrs W. Richards; treasurer, Mrs W. H. Thomson; committee —Mesdames J. H. Thomson (ex-officio), Owen, Sincock. and C. Wilkinson, and Miss Gow; delegate to centre, Mrs E. Mullenger (reelected): Ties and Selection Committee—Mesdames W. H. Thomson, A. J. Allen, and C. Wilkinson.

Britain is being invaded by foreign domestic servants at the rate of 100 a week. The reason is that English girls refuse to take up domestic situations; they prefer work in factories and shops, which leaves their evenings free for dancing, tennis, and the kinema. Five thousand permits for foreign girls to take positions in English homes have been issued in the last 12 months, the chief countries concerned being Austria 1500, Denmark 500, France 800, Germany 1500, and Switzerland 400. There were also some hundreds from Holland, Italy and even from China.

The marriage of Mary Mahala, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. W. Mason, Hackthorne road, Cashmere Hills, and James, son of the late Mr M’Kee and of Mrs M. M’Kee, Dunedin, was celebrated recently by Canon A. H. Norris at St. Augustine’s Church, Christchurch. Miss Black was the organist, and during the signing of the register Mr S. Andrews sang a solo. A frock of ivory chiffon velvet, cut on classical lines, was worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. The frock had a draped neckline, long, tight sleeves, and a long flared skirt, divided in front and forming a train at the back. Her veil, which had been worn by her mother, was held to the head with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white lilies and orchids. Miss Joyce Streeter, as bridesmaid, wore a pale blue velvet frock shirred at the shoulders, the full skirt being pleated to the bodice at the waistline and finished with a wide belt. Her halo cap of blue tulle was appliqued with velvet flowers, and freesias and pink abutilons were arranged in her bouquet. Miss Judith Mason, niece of the bride, attended as flower girl, wearing a frock of pink crepe de chine patterned in floral design. She carried a Victorian posy of flowers to tone. Mr R. M’Kee, brother of the bridegroom. was best man. The bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Master Allan M’Kee. nephew of the bridegroom. A reception was held at the Sign of the Takahe, where the tables were bright with Iceland poppies and chrysanthemums. The bride’s mother wore a frock of navy silk crepe relieved with silver trimming, a moleskin coat, and a navy hat to match. Her shoulder spray was composed of freesias. When Mr and Mrs J. M’Kee left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a Gloucester green ensemble and a hat to match. Mr and Mrs M’Kee will make their home in Wellington.

Miss Helen Kerr, of Cave, is the guest of Miss Mary Reeves.

The greatest interest is being taken not only by all those who are working hard to ensure the success of the British Drama League’s coming festival, but also by the public, for this annual festival is one of the events which the people of Dunedin have learnt to look forward to with much eagerness. Intending patrons are reminded that the booking office opens at the D.I.C. on Monday next, when a season ticket for the whole festival can be bought for ss. As the seating accommodation of the Concert Chamber is limited, those who are wise will book early to avoid disappointment.

On Tuesday a pleasant evening was spent in the Kaikorai Bowling Pavilion when the president of the Ladies’ Club, Mrs W. H. Beath, entertained the lady members, with their husbands and members of the men's club. After an hour spent in playing cards the prizes won during the year were presented, the winners being:— Green champion, Mrs R. Forsyth; run-ner-up, Mrs J. B. M’Connell; junior champion, Mrs J. B. M’Connell; run-ner-up, Miss L. Christie: Pairs, Mesdames J. D. Fletcher and R. Forsyth. A short programme of songs and recitations was then presented by Misses A. M’Connell and A. Bell (Stirling) and Messrs J. B. M’Connell, J. Johnson, J. Devereux and A. S. Frame. The accompanists were Mrs Morwood and Miss L. Hawke. Those present were Messrs and Mesdames W. H. Beath, O. B. Ufton, S. Devereux, A. Morrison, H. Morrison, S. Smith, J. D. Fletcher, W. Rendall, J. B. M’Connell, G. Baker, Paterson, J. Johnson, J. Fraser, W. Clark, Owens and Blair, Mesdames Billing, Jackson, Wilson, Pickett, Thomas, Clyde, H. C. Frame, Lindsay, M’Donald, Forsyth, Philip, Morwood and Dodds, and Misses L. Hawke, A. M’Connell and A. Bell, Messrs T. Tily, J. Devereux and A. S. Frame.

On Thursday evening the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was tastefully decorated with blue and yellow streamers and shrubs of greenery for the annual ball of the Medical Students’ Association. In the course of the evening an inscribed silver cigarette box was presented to Dr W. B. Benham on the occasion of his retirement from the professorship of biology. Dr J. B. Dawson, on behalf of the staff, and Mr D. H. Symes, on behalf of the students, spoke appreciatively of Dr Benham’s long and valued service to the University. Dr Benham suitably replied. The chaperones of the evening were Mrs J. B. Dawson, attired in honey-coloured lace, and Mrs C. R. Burns, in black lace. Among those present were:—Mesdames T. Fergus, midnight blue crepe with silver girdle and shoes; R. Kirk, blue chiffon; Roland Fulton, black georgette; Jenkins, black lace; Denton Leech, violet crepe de chine and silk velvet; Speight, floral georgette; P. Benham. black cloque; K. Davis, black silk velvet; I. Carr, red cloque; J. Middlebrook, crushed strawberry tulle with chenille spots; and D. G. M’Lachlan, gold satin: Dr Marjorie Barclay, Marina blue cloque; Misses M. Scott, green taffeta and net; D. Rhodes, shell pink pleated georgette: B. Braithwaite, pink water taffeta: M. Buddie, yellow spun silk and green silk velvet cape; C. Stobo. blue taffeta with cloak to match; C. Spence-Sales, pale pink windswept satin; D. Spence-Sales, green and white diagonal spun silk and black velvet wrap; C. Jones, green silk velvet; E. Winton, blue water taffeta and midnight blue crepe; H. Yule, white angel skin satin with blue and gold cape; W. Savage, floral satin; Lois Slowley, green taffeta; A. Stanton, amber shot taffeta; J. Stewart, flame crepe with gold lame; J. Hope, primrose satin with white cape; M. Porteus, black taffeta; J. Patrick, white water taffeta with black and white coat; R. Morrison, sapphire blue quilted satin: H. Hislop, red crepe satin trimmed with fur; G. Park, green silk velvet; N. Walls, black taffeta and geranium velvet; S. Macdonald, magnolia lame crepe; N. Bain, blue tinsel crepe with georgette drapings; M. Elder, floral satin: G. Shearer, shell pink satin; B. Angell, black cire satin with arum lilies; N. Searle. green lace and white fur coat; R. Henderson, lilac suede satin and white velvet cape; N. Thomson, Marina blue silk, with white fur cape; N. Appleton, silver satin with purple trimmings; M. Fraser, wine silk velvet; C. Adamson, floral pink marocain; D. Burron, pink crepe marocain, with gold lame cloak; N. Ongley, pale pink satin and net; D. Francis, shot taffeta with puritan collar; H. Kidson, pale blue satin and net: J. Copland, sprigged organdie; J. Cochrane, blue shot taffeta; M. Cotton, jazz marocain; F. Campbell, sea green crepe; E. Campbell, black pleated satin; H. M’Culloch, pale blue windswept satin: K. M, Peacock, floral marocain: Q. Saintsbury, pink and gold: M. M’Murtrie, black velvet with spray of winter roses; V. Quilliam, pink and silver; J. Wood, green georgette; H. Bartholomew, blue lace with silver lame; G. Sim, pink taffeta and not; P. Ardagh, purple ripple satin shot with red; N. Pratt, pink floral chiffon: P. Macalister. parchment oatmeal crepe; and P. Gallaher. green crepe with gold collar; Dr J. B. Dawson, Dr C. R. Burns. Dr D. G. M'Lachlan. Mr J. A. Jenkins. Dr P. Benham. Dr T. Fergus, Dr R. Kirk, Dr Stuart Moore, Dr O. L. Eaton. Dr R. Fulton, Dr Stevenson, Dr R. Park, and Messrs K. Davis, F. J. Green. E. M. Elder, D. Allen. O. L. Chapman, W. R. Chapman, T. Anderson, R. G. Harper. N S. Wood. G. M’Kay. W. G. Cook, E. Duncan. T. Cawkwell. J. Matthews, W. R. Eang, L. Simmons. T. Lawson, D. White, P. Feltham, R. J. Feltham, A. B. Adams. T. G. Fox, N. H. Wilson, C. Frazerhurst. M. Teasdalc-Leech. P. M. Lusk. W. D. Nichol. J. K. F. Watson, G. Whitta. F. Korkis. D. U. Steven, K. Macnamara. D. Ryder. A. H. Webb, J. Bartrum, D. C. Cuddie, F. Berman, G. Michelle, F. H. Sundstrum. W, Manchester. R. G. Macdonald. J. Keeling, N. Begg. L. Wright, F. Herbert, F. W, Guest. P. Brown. J. Fuller, J. S. Rhodes, R. H. J. Hamlin. K. L. Park, H. B. Alexander. K. Ross, P. A. H. Moore and R. J. D. Park.