PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23517, 4 June 1938, Page 31

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

On Tuesday evening last Miss Jean Hucldart gave a delightful farewell party for Miss Joyce Anderson, who will leave on Monday by car for the North Island. The evening was pleasantly passed with dancing and games, those present including Mrs Findlay and Misses Nancy Dixon, Pat Taylor. Nellie Dixon, M. Dunn, O. Anderson. N. Wilson. I. Blandford, H. Huddart, and Messrs C. Romeril, B. Sharpe, J. Moodie. G. Hughes. J. Richan. S. Wilson, B. Martin, C. O’Brien, L. j. Curtis, B. Jamieson. C. Davie. B. Wilson, J. Huddart. C. Scott, and D. Kennedy.

Guests at the fifth annual reunion of the ex-pupils of Braemar House were entertained at the Otago Women’s Club last evening, when they were received and welcomed by the president, Mrs G. E. Thompson. Reference was made to the death during the year of Miss Millar, the former principal, and a motion of sympathy was carried in silence. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows:—President. Mrs Thompson; vice-president, Miss Harriet Kinmont; secretary and treasurer, Mrs A. M. Begg; committee—Mrs J. M. Fraser, Dr Brookfield, Miss Vida Barron, Miss Anne Stevenson, and Mrs A. de Beer.

During the evening a programme of entertainment was presented, including a competition and an amusing tableau of old-time annual musical examinations. Piano duos were played by Misses Doris Ramsay and Mary Martin. An enjoyable meeting concluded with supper and social chat.

Recent guests at Hotel Central include: —Mr McKinney (Auckland), Mr Claxton (Wellington), Mr Pryce Jones, Mr Garratt, Mr Pope (Christchurch), Miss McLeod (Timaru), Mr Steffan (Oamaru). Mr Jolly, Mr R. Adamson (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Kane, Miss Kane Mrs F. Mathiks, Mrs G. Mathias. Miss C. Mathias, Miss M. E. Thompson (Waipiata), Mrs Robertson, Mr and Mrs Gallagher (Middlemarch). Mrs Peedln (Macrae’s Flat), Mrs McNellly (Poolburn), Mrs Williams Miss Williams (Geraldine). Mr Potts (Te Anau). Mr and Mrs Hutcheson (Tokarahi), Mr and Mrs Chapman (Palmerston). Mrs Caddie (Stirling). Mr McFarlane (Lawrence). Messrs Duncan (2; Gimmerburn), Messrs Dillon (2; Oturehua), Mr and Mrs W. Smith, Mrs Beck (Livingstone), Mr and Mrs Anderson. Miss Anderson (Clydevale), Mr R. K. Milligan (Crookston), Mr McFedries (Gore), Mr and Mrs Fahey, Mr and Mrs Atkinson (Tuapeka West). v * *

In conjunction with the Otago branch of the Navy League, the R.N.V.R. entertained the men and officers of the sloop Rigault de Genouilly at a delightful dance in the Concert Chamber on Thursday night. The hall was attractively decorated, and the French tricolour and the White Ensign were prominently displayed. About 200 persons were present, including members of the Dunedin French Club. The president of the Navy League (Mr J. Sutherland Ross) presided, and the visitors were welcomed by the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs A, H. Allen), Professor G. E, Thompson translating the message of greeting to the French visitors. Official guests present were Commander and Mrs F. Fraser, Professor and Mrs Thompson, Mrs W. O. McKellar, Captain E. F. Watson, Mr F. S. Salinger (secretary of the Navy League) and representatives of the various local military units.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Reports of meetings of branches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within ? week from the date of the meeting cannot be promised.

The May meeting of the Paretai Institute was presided over by Mrs Glover. The motto was, “Take hold and help,” and the roll call was “A limerick on the institute.” An invitation was received from the Balclutha Institute to attend the birthday party. Mr Watson and Mrs J. Aitkenhead were prize winners at the institute’s euchre evening at Port Molyneux. The hostesses were Mesdames Marshall and Rumney,

The Waikouaiti Institute held its meeting on Wednesday last, Mrs Lang presiding. The motto was, "Gentle words fall lightly, but they have great weight,” and the roll call was “ Written suggestions for the birthday party.” The competition, “Something costing not more than one shilling,” was won bv Mrs Leckie, and “Sausage rolls” by Mrs V. Mac Fie. A demonstration on the making of mops was given by Mrs Jenkins. Following the competition (won by Mrs D. Park), Mrs Lang gave a golden thread talk—“An interesting experience.” The hostesses were Mesdames Tennet, Park, and Baxter.

The Owaka branch held its monthly meeting on Tuesday last, and was presided over by one of the vice-presi-dents, Mrs J. Willocks, who was later elected president, replacing Mrs C. James, The roll call was, “ impromptu speeches,” and the motto was “What you are speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” Mrs W. A. Anderson, of Ratanui, gave a most interesting address on t. e inland missionary work in China, and showed some beautiful handwork done by the Chinese in the districts where her work lay. She also mentioned the wonderful work done by the Door of Hope Mission among the young Chinese girls. The meeting decided to hand over half the proceeds from the market table (supplied by members) to Mrs Anderson as a donation to the Door of Hope Mission. The hostesses were Mesdames Fraser, Francis, A. James, Holland, and Miss Gorman.

The Mosgiel Institute held its monthly meeting on Monday last, Miss Swallow presiding. The motto was, “What the heart is to the body the will is to the mind.” It was decided that two plays be entered in the forthcoming drama festival if possible. Five new members were welcomed. Miss Noela Horrow contributed the vocal solos. “ Invitation ” and “ The Cuckoo.” Mrs Mason, of Abbotsford, gave a demonstration on “ Quilting.” The retiring committee acted as hostesses. The following officers were elected at a previous committee meeting, as follows: President. Miss Swallow; vice-presi-dent, Miss Murray; secretary and treasurer. Mrs M. Wilson; hostess convener. Mrs N. Campbell; press correspondent. Miss Swallow; committee—Mesdames Campbell and Wilson and Misses Swallow, Murray, J. Murray. Meldrum. and P. Meldrum,

Mrs R. Robertson presided at the May meeting of the Eveline Institute. A reading on the "Life of Joan of Arc,” given by Mrs Keith, was greatly appreciated. Mrs Williamson (Waiareka Institute) gave an interesting demonstration on pewter work and a

much-enjoyed pianoforte duet was played by Mcsdames Curwood and Dodds. The prizes for the year’s competitions were presented as follows: — Flowers (Mrs Kilgour’s prize)—Mrs Hartley: sewing (Mrs Williamson’s prize)—Mrs Chalmers; baking (Mrs Smart’s prize)—Mrs Dennison; most points in all competitions (Mrs' A. A. Mays’s prize)—Mrs Dennison. The monthly competitions resulted:—Sewing—Mrs Kilgour 1, Mrs Douglas 2. Mrs Chalmers 3; scones—Mrs Ross 1, Mrs Hartley 2, Mrs M. Hedges 3.

At the May meeting of the Teschemakers Institute Mrs Miles, who presided, welcomed one new member. A motion of sympathy with the McConnell family in their recent bereavement was passed, members standing

in silence. The roll-call, “Early Teschemakers History,” brought forth some valuable information for the proposed book. Mrs B. Powell demonstrated the making of a Victorian posy, and a play-reading was given by the younger members. The hostesses were Mesdames Keown and Powell. The competitions resulted: Best bloom— Mrs Horsburgh 1, Mrs Powell 2, Mrs Keown and Mrs Gregan (equal) 3; jelly—class 1 (amber), Mrs Mills 1, Mrs Miles and Mrs Keown (equal) 2, class 2 (red), Miss McFarlane 1, Mrs Mills 2, Mrs Keown 3,

At the May meeting of the Windsor Park Institute, Mrs Webster presided, and Mrs Buzan answered the motto. “ We must learn not to live within ourselves, but to live for those around us.” The roll call was, “Written suggestions for new programmes.” Miss Johnston, in her golden thread talk, spoke of the beauties of Tapanui, and Mrs Watson, also a “golden thread” speaker, chose as her subject “The Origin of tartan." Mrs Webster gave an interesting reading on the Bronte sisters. Mrs Webster gave a demonstration on cushion smocking. Six new members were welcomed. The competitions resulted as follows; — Butter—Mrs Craig 1, Mrs Webster 2, Miss Marie Don 3; crochet cosy—Mrs Watson 1. Mrs Craig 2, Miss Johnston 3; chrysanthemums—Mrs Forrest 1, Mrs Craig 2, Mrs Watson 3. The pinners of the last euchre tournament were Mrs Webster and Mr L. Vaile. and consolation prizes went to Mrs Don and Mr Forrest.

WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION

Reports of meetings of branches are requested, but they should be furnished promptly, for the publication of reports that are not supplied within a week from the date of the meeting cannot be promised.

The fifth birthday celebrations of the Livingstone branch took the form of a dance. Mrs Barnes (president) gave a welcome to the large number of visitors, who included representatives from the Otekaike, Tokarahi, Ngapara, • Duntroon. and Enfield branches. The candles on the birthday cake were lit by Mrs Barnes and blown out by Mrs Kennedy, After cutting the cake Mrs Meek spoke on the aims of the division. The prizes for the winners of the competitions held during the year were presented by Mrs Barnes as follows:—Most points —Miss Samuelson 1, Mrs Kennedy 2, Mrs Black 3; cut flowers—Mrs R. C. Cook 1. Bouquets were presented to Mesdames Meek, Barnes, and Kennedy. Songs were given by Mrs R. Haugh (Duntroon), accompanied by Miss L. Crisp. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and playing cards.

* V * The monthly meeting of the Maheno-Kauru Hill-Incholme branch was held on May 25, Mrs Currie presiding. The roll call was “Subscriptions, please.” During the afternoon Mrs D. Thomson gave an interesting demonstration on decorating a basket and arranging flowers. The competitions resulted as follows: —Bept bloom —Miss Mitchell 1, Miss Fulton 2, Miss J. Robertson 3; sponge roll—Miss V. Currie 1, Miss J. Robertson 2, Miss G. Kelcher 3; vegetables—Miss B. Mitchell and Mrs J. Grant (equal) 1, Miss M. MacDonald 3.

The monthly meeting of the Waikouaiti branch was held on Friday last, when Mrs Townsend presided. The roll call for the evening was “A funny story.” The explanation of the creed, written by Miss Borrie, was read by three members. Mrs W. Lee was proposed as delegate to the Dominion Conference. The hostesses were Mesdames Hagan, Gilchrist. Graham, and Miss Bannatync.

Held in the residence of Mrs J. Paton, Ferry road, the monthly meeting of the Hilderthorpe branch was well attended. Mrs McLatchie occupied the chair. The roll-call was “A cure for chilblains.” The competition for the best bloom was won by Mrs J. McKenzie. During the afternoon several items were given by members. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess (Mrs Paton), and a vote of thanks was accorded her for her hospitality.

Much amusement was caused by the answers to the roll-call “ Your idea of an ideal husband” at the monthly meeting of the Herbert branch. Mrs J. E. Hill presided over a good attendance, including visitors from Greymouth, Dunedin, and Dunback. Final arrangements were made for the

birthday party to be held in the afternoon on July 20. The president reported on a meeting of the Housekeeping Committee, and Mrs Campbell reported on the general executive meeting. A small flower show was held, the judges being Mesdames Reid and W. Wilson. The results were as follows:—Bowl of chrysanthemums — Mrs Gerrie 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, Mrs A. McMillan 3. Basket of chrysanthemums—Mrs Gerrie 1, Mrs Irvine 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Vase of chrysanthemums —Mrs Gerrie 1, Mrs Beckingsale 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Double chrysanthemums, six varieties—Mrs L. Mclvor 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, Mesdames Wilkie and Gerrie (equal) 3. Double chrysanthemums, three varieties —Mesdames Gerrie and J. E. Hill (equal) 1, Mrs Wilkie 3, Miss Irvine 4. Single chrysanthemums, six varieties —Mrs Gerrie 1, Mrs Wilkie 2, Mrs J. E, Hill _3. Single chrysanthemums, three varieties —Miss Irvine 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, Mrs Gerrie 3. Vase of any other flowers — Mrs Gerrie 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2. Mrs J. Budge 3.

Mrs J. Poison occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the AiredaleRosebery branch. Invitations were re-

ceived from the Weston and Papakaio branches to attend their birthday celebrations. The competitions resulted as follows: —Flowers—Mrs A. Lory 1, Mrs J. Poison 2. Sewing—Mrs H. E. Buick 1. Baking—Miss I. Hastings 1, Mrs J. Stephens 2. Junior sewing—Miss M. Buick 1, Miss L. Willetts 2. An interesting competition held by Miss M. Buick was won by Mesdames I. Hastings and G. Neill.

The Weston Hall was well filled on May 25, the occasion being the sixth birthday of the Weston branch. The celebrations took the form of a concert and dance, and there was a large number of visitors present from sister branches. The birthday cake was piped in by Mr J. Gibson, and the candles lit by the two past secretaries, Mesdames I. Mitchell and Wates. After the candles had been extinguished by the present secretary (Miss A. Allan) the cake was cut by Mrs James Frew, the oldest member, who was afterwards presented with the roses which decorated it. The following concert programme was presented: Chorus, division members; sailors’ hornpipe. Miss Winona Gemmell; group of songs, Mrs Cairns and Misses Falloon, E. Mitchell, E. Diver, M. Mitchell, and A. Weaver; "house shortage,’’ Mesdames Harvey and Third; character duet and bathing beauties of the ’nineties, Mesdames Coe and Tate and Misses E. Mitchell, Diver, Weaver, and Mitchell: character song, Mrs E. Mitchell; “kilties’” parade, Mesdames I. Mitchell, Tait. Cairns, Coe, Deven, and Misses Mitchell, Weaver, and Diver; tap dance, Miss Winona Gemmell; piano solo, Miss M. Harvey; song and dance, Mesdames Third, Cairns, and .Mitchell, and Misses Weaver, Falloon, and E. and M. Mitchell; play, Mesdames Harvey, Sparrow, and Third, and Misses M. and E. Mitchell, B. Falloon. and A. Weaver. A “mock court” was also held and provided much amusement. The accompanists were Mrs Miller and Piper J. Gibson. Bouquets were presented to Mrs Gemmell and Mrs Millar. After supper a dance was held, the Monte Carlo waltz being won by Miss Freeman and Mr W. Lockie, and the lucky spot waltz by Miss D. Newlands and Mr G. Pringle.

The monthly meeting of the Katea branch was held at Mrs Campbell’s residence, when the president (Mrs Eason) presided. The competition “girdle scones” resulted: —Mrs Campbell 1, Mrs Farquharson 2. Four new members were enrolled. Mrs Campbell gave a very interesting talk on her holiday trip in the North Island.

The Hillend branch held its meeting on May 25, when there was a large attendance, including several visitors. The president (Mrs J. McMillan) was in the chair, and welcomed Mrs Elliott and Miss Borrie (provincial president and provincial secretary) to the meeting. Mrs Elliott gave an interesting and instructive address on the activities of the division. The hostess was Mrs J. A. Cunningham.

The monthly meeting of the Maniototo branch was held on May 25, Mrs D. Weir presiding. The motto was “The ladder of life is full of splinters, and hurts most coming down,” and the roll-call was “ A favourite pastime.” A demonstration was given by Miss Joyce Allison on the making of flowers from wood fibre. The competition, ‘‘A decorated bowl of flowers or foliage,” resulted: —Miss Eudy 1. Mrs Donald 2, Mrs F. Mathias and Mrs R. J. E. Smith (equal) 3. Mrs D. Weir

was the winner of a drawing competition. The hostesses were Mesdames Little, Aitcheson, Greer, and Gibson.

The Glenomaru branch held its meeting on Saturday last, Mrs Searle presiding. The roll-call was "A cooking hint.” The competition. “Best qven scones,” resulted: Seniors —Mrs Wilson 1. Mrs Laughton 2, Mrs Goughian 3; Mudie 1, Miss Martin 2. Mrs Wilson gave a short talk on home nursing. ¥ ¥ '{■

The meeting of the Palmerston branch was held on Friday last, when Mrs D. Ross presided. Lists of duties for the year were distributed. Mrs Elliot, provincial president, gave an interesting address. Members from the Farmers’ Union were guests at supper, the hostesses being Mrs Wedge, Mrs Mcßae, Miss Foster, and Miss Thomson.

The Oamaru branch (the first to be formed in North Otago) celebrated its tenth birthday' on Friday last. Mrs Innes presided over a large gathering of members from other branches and the members of the South Hill Institute. A programme of games, competitions, a Scottish reading by Mrs J. G. Wallace, songs by Mesdames Lory, Brown, and Migs Chxustie, and a recitation by Joan Kilpatrick, were much enjoyed. Three of the foundation members —Mesdames Burdett, Ballantyne, and Rapson—lit the 10 candles on the cake. Mrs Meek, who has been president of the branch since its inception. extinguished the candles, and was presented with a posy from the branch as a small token of appreciation for her services. Mrs Frew cut the cake, and, after its distribution, votes of thanks were accorded the performers and all who helped to make the occasion a happy and memorable one.

The monthly meeting of the Beaumont branch was held on Wednesday, when the roll call was. "Wear something representing the name of a song,” and the motto was, “ Kindness, like grain, increases by sowing." The meeting took the form of an “ old identity dav,” some of the older residents, who were invited to be present, giving a resume of life in the district in the early days, as far back as 60 years ago. An apology was received from a resident of 94 years of age, who sent some very fine gold and qgmeo brooches, which were greatly admired. The hostesses were Mesdames Beccard and Pearson.