PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23161, 10 April 1937, Page 25

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs Harper White, of Remuera, Auckland, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Geddes, Queen street. H- * * Mrs J. Malcolm gave a tea party at her home, Royal terrace, yesterday, as a farewell to Mrs F. .W. Mitchell. y * * Miss Billie Mitchell gave a “ kitchen ” party at her home. Queen street, on Thursday evening, in honour of Miss Rena* Ewart, who is to be married today. Her other guests were Mesdames A. L. Brown, S. Fogg, and B. Ewart, and Misses E. and N. Taylor, J. Ewart, C. Haigh. M. Graham, and A. M'Leod. * * ♦ Mrs C. W. Rattray gave a luncheon party at her residence, Belmont lane, on Thursday, in honour of Miss Dorothy Roberts. Her other guests were Mesdames Fraser Edmond, John Edmon ’, and J. R. Laidlaw and Misses Coreen Ogston, Gwen Gallaway, and Barbara Williams. After luncheon, bridge was played. * * V At the recent wedding of Miss Laura Kelman to Mr William Vincent, celebrated at Trinity Church, Dunedin, the ■ flower girl was Merlyn Anderson, of Benhar, who wore an ankle-length frock of shell pink soft satin, with hair band, Victorian posy to tone, and silver shoes. Mr James Stevens, of Owaka, was best man, * * * Miss Doris Haworth is displaying a new range of Indian hand-woven curtain fabrics with rugs to match. In a selection of gay colours these fadeless fabrics modernise and beautify the dullest room. The distinctive furnishing shop, Stuart street, below Oban Hotel.—l/4/37. * * Last Tuesday afternoon the ladies of the Auxiliary Committee of the Dunedin Choral Society (Inc.) met at the VedicCafe to complete arrangements for their forthcoming annual social. A pleasant afternoon was spent, those present being:—Mesdames R. K. Johnston (president), T. A. Tarrant (secretary), C. M. Barnett, E. Clayton, C, Henderson, and J. Luscombe. * « ¥ The Musselburgh Rise Home Economics Group held the first of its monthly meetings at Sunshine Hall, Musselburgh, Mrs Glue presiding. During the evening the members exchanged plants and slips for their gardens. An interesting evening was filled in by Mr Coppin demonstrating the capabilities of the modern electric sewing machine. Mrs Lucy thanked the demonstrator. v ¥ * The Monyington branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting on Wednesday in the Presbyterian Bible Class room. Mrs Dodd presided, and dealt comprehensively with “ The Crown In Relation to Christianity.” She traced how Christianity came to Britain through the early British kings, and the influence of the Crown on the religion of the people. On behalf of members, Mrs Booth thanked the speaker for her informative address. A solo was sung by Mrs Greenwood. * * * The promoters of the carnival to raise funds for new uniforms for the Taieri Highland Pipe Band intend to hold a carnival ball in the Pioneers Hal, Dunedin, on April 21. This particular function will be in aid of the Royal Stuart Tartan Queen (Miss Alma Hoad). Jock M'Caw’s Mayfair Band will provide the music. The grand march at 8 p.m. will be headed by some children in costume. The dancing programme will be for both young and old. * ¥ ¥ The Otago Home Economics Association held its first council meeting for 1937 on Thursday, the president, Mrs Riley, being in the chair. There was a good attendance of representatives from the branches. The programme has been arranged for the season, and members can look forward to some interesting lectures and demonstrations. Members were glad to have the secretary, Miss Stevenson, back after a holiday in Australia. A report was received that several women at St. Clair were interested in the forming of a branch in that district. *. * ♦ A “ kitchen" evening tendered to Miss J. Palmer by the nursing division of the Oamaru St. John Ambulance Association proved a happy function, the games and competitions indulged in being greatly enjoyed. The supper tables were set out with dainty cloths and autumn flowers, and lent an appropriate atmosphere to the proceedings. During the supper interval Miss Marwick (lady superintendent) conveyed congratulations to Miss Palmer on her approaching marriage. The guest of honour was the recipient of many useful kitchen utensils, and was accorded musical honours. Card games were also introduced, the euchre being won by Miss Beswick and Mr Wilson. Miss Smyth won a guessing competition. The evening was made all the more enjoyable by the rendering of the following items:—Pianoforte solos, Miss Tomlinson; humorous recitations, Miss Kearns; reading, Mrs Tiffany; songs, Mr M'Kenzie; recitations, Miss Smyth: and pianoforte improvisations. Miss Doreen King (Balclutha).

The door of an antique shop closed quietly behind a woman, old and tired (once beautiful), and on the table lay a mirror—a delicate piece of Louis Seize. Two pouting cupids linked arms through a garland of tarnished roses. The surface was of that exquisite and shadowed silver that is like an English lake at dawn. It had seen a thousand faces—had seen the face of the old lady who at that moment was walking away from the thing she loved —and had sold. How often had she stood before it, laughing in the sunshine of a different world, a happier world—perhaps—and gradually (as the mirror faded) she had faded. They were part of one another—the mirr.or and the old lady. Friends who had no secret from each other—now lost to one another. That is the. tragedy of a mirror. But that poignant story need never be repeated; for now, exultant, virile youth holds high a magic mirror to beguile the world enriched and made more lovely by Eudora, whose cleansing creams and lotions will defy those tragic lines which Nature would endow with ago. Eudora cosmetics are obtainable from all leading shops.— 3/4/37.

Recent guests at Hotel Central (formerly Jackson's) were;—Mrs Stewart (London), Mrs Jack (South Africa), Mr and Mrs Bunting (Waitaki), Mr and Mrs Spain (Miller’s Flat), Mrs M'Adam (Wellington), Mr Ralston (Milton), Mrs and Miss Presland (Oamaru), Mr R. Urquhart (Cairns, Australia). Mr Barrett, Miss Cassin, Mr Harvey, Mrs Knight, Miss Light, and Mr Gautley (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Kinaston end Mrs Craig (Roxburgh), Mr B. Richards (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Newton (Timaru), Mr Hastings and Miss Hainsworth (Wanganui), Messrs Hornby (Melbourne), Mrs Randall, Mrs Melhop and Master Melhop, Mrs Moffat, and Mr Moffat, jun. (Invercargill), Mrs D. V. Gain, Mrs O’Sullivan, Mr Houston, and Mrs Maginnes (Dunedin), Mrs Ward and Mrs Maud (Wyndham), Mr and Mrs Donald (Central Otago). Mr and Mrs Christie (Auckland). Mr M’Kee and Miss Lane (Timaru). and Mr and Mrs Paterson and Master Paterson i Arrowtown).

Members of the Wavy League gave an enjoyable dance in the Concert Chamber jf the Town Hair on Thursday evening in honour of the petty officers and men of H.M.A.S. Australia. The hall was decorated with flags, and the dance was a very successful one. The hostesses were Mrs R. S. Black, Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, and Mrs W. O. M’Kellar,

The Tainui .branch of Home Economics held its first monthly meeting for the season on Tuesday evening. The president, Mrs Mew, after welcoming four new members, introduced the speaker for the evening, Mrs de Beer, who gave an interesting talk on " Fish: Its Food Value and How to Choose It,” ending with a collection of recipes for tasty ways of serving. After thanking Mrs de Beer, the members went through the A.C.E. box of patterns of children’s clothes.

Miss Billie Mitchell was guest of honour at two farewell parties this week. The first was given on Wednesday evening by Miss Ethel Taylor, at her home in Grendon street, and took the form of a bridge party, at which other players were Misses Nance Taylor Ngaire Walls, Ainslie M‘Leod, Eunice Hollow, and Jean and Flo Lennon: and Messrs T. Ross. J. Veale, N Fisse, A. Cameron, P. Wellington, S. Lambert, S. M'Gibbon, and R. Paterson. The second took place yesterday afternoon, and was a “wanted on the voyage” party given by Miss Ngaire James, of Regent road. Others present were Mesdames R. Harris, A. Brown, C. Hill, M'Grath, and Morris: and Misses Nees and Harris. * * * The monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers League of Mothers was held on Tuesday evening. The president, Mrs Thomson, was in the chair. The speaker for the evening, Mrs Roberts, was Introduced by Mrs Thomson. Mrs Roberts spoke of her work in Glendining Home during the last six years, and of the origin of the Kome many years ago, when Sisters Agnes and Evelyn had brought to them two orphan children to care for. Up to the present time, 1300 children had passed through the home, which proved for itself the great need there was for such an institution. Mrs Scolly moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. A reading was given bv Mrs Love and two solos by Mrs Herbert Watson.

The Y.W.C.A. Travel Club held its first meeting for the year on Wednesday. Miss I. Greenwood presided. Miss Ericson, the new activities secretary, gave a talk on life and customs in the Philippine Islands, and answered numerous questions. * * * , At the monthly meeting of the Temuka branch of the Plunket Society Miss G. A. Brown presided. The report of the nurse for March was as follows; —Visits to Temuka office, 274 (adults 124, babies 118. older children 32); Pleasant Point office, 220 (adults 56, babies 49, older children 15); town homes, 70 (old cases 45, new 25); country homes, 128 (old cases 122, new 6). There were 12 new cases during the month and 266 on the books. + * * The monthly meeting of the Ravensbourne branch of the League of Mothers was held L. the Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon, April 8. Mrs Cairney presided. Mrs J. Connors gave a solo, “May Dew.” The league members were fortunate in having Miss M'Millan, of the Association for Country Education, to address them on “ Food Values.” Mrs Cairney returned thanks to the speaker and the soloist. An array of flowers brought in by members was sent to the Hospital. ■V- -V- -YThe Karitane Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Guild met on Thursday, Mrs Macßeath presiding. There was a good attendance of members and friends present to bid “au revoir” to Mrs Gemmell, the minister’s wife, who is leaving next month on a trip to the Old Country. Mrs Macßeath, on behalf of the Ladies’ Guild, handed to Mrs Gemmell a little gift, with good wishes for a good trip, a pleasant holiday and a safe return. Mrs Gemmell suitably replied. The hostesses were Mesdames Andrew, Macßeath and Wilson. ' # * * Mrs Frank Throp and Mrs Ivan Lascelles gave a 5 o’clock party at Mrs Throp’s residence, Dumblane street, yesterday afternoon in honour of Miss Dorothy Roberts. The other guests present were: Mesdames J. Roberts, Bundle, Jenkins, Ivo Carr, Norman Haggitt, Fraser Edmond, Donald Reid, Guy Tapley, John Edmond, Stuart Macpherson, Ralph Sleigh, J. Sinclair, Whitcombe, C. May, K. Graham, K. Nichol and J. R. Laidlaw, and Misses G. Gallaway, Reeves (j2), M. Macandrew, J. Haggitt, B. Williams, H. Abraham, Hart (2), W. Johnstone, D. Fleming, I. Reid, D. Ramsayp P. Hunter-Weston and B. Dodgshun. # ' ' . # * A pleasing function took place at Bushey Park Estate on Monday evening, when Mr D. S. M’Dougall and Miss E. S. Forrest were made the recipients of a handsome chiming clock and silver-mounted pyrex dish on the occasion of their forthcoming marriage. The gift—a wedding present from the staff—was handed over by Mr Twaddle, who expressed the good wishes of all for the future happiness of the young couple. Mr M’Dougall, returning thanks, said that he. hoped the good fellowship always existing between himself and the other members of the staff would continue and be extended to his future wife.