PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23527, 16 June 1938, Page 18

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs W. Ramsay, who was in town for the race meeting, has returned to Heriot. Mrs Keith Anderson, who has been visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs J. W. Dove, of St. Kilda, has returned to he*home in Ashburton. # * * The Conical Hill Junior Homemakers’ Club held its monthly meeting on June 6. when Miss Hayes discussed dress expenditure. The roll call was "A short review of a recentlyread book.” Miss Bell (president) gave a display of folk dancing. ¥ ¥ ¥ It is pleasingly economical to have your fur coat renovated and remade in latest fashion at David Langley’s Wholesale Show Rooms, 320 Princes street, and Irk street. Gore. Phone 18-932.—Advt. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mrs Lockharte, of South Dunedin, was hostess at an afternoon party in honour of Mr and Mrs Horsburgh, who will leave shortly on a visit to England. 4 Among those present were: Mesdames Barnes, Braimbridge, Horsburgh (2), Madigan and Searle, and Misses Searle and Braimbridge.

¥ ¥ ¥ : Mr and Mrs Loftus Boyd, of Dunedin. have left for Paris (says our London correspondent, writing on May 25). They will also travel in Germany. During their five months’ stay in the Old Country they will visit Scotland, Ireland and the south-western counties of England. They will be at Dublin for the Horse Show in August. ¥ ¥ ¥ A delightful tea party was arranged by Mrs C. Searle, of Opoho, in honour of Mr and Mrs Horsburgh, who will leave soon on a trip to England. The table was tastefully decorated, in the centre being a model yacht with the words “ bon voyage ” flying at the masthead. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Horsburgh, Mr and Mrs Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Lockharte, Mr and Mrs C. Searle, Mesdames Horsburgh and Madigan, and the Misses Searle (2). ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Emma Louise Phillips, of . America, arrived in Dunedin on Tues- j day to take up a position as first j assistant to Miss Bowbyes in the cloth- J ing department of the Home Science School. Miss Phillips gained the degree of M.Sc. at the College of Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas, studying under Miss McGill, a former principal of the clothing department of the Otago Home Science School. ¥ ¥ ¥ The monthly meeting of St. Philomena’s College Ex-pupils’ Association was held at the college on Monday last, Mrs A. J. Dowling presiding over a fair attendance. The entertainment took the form of a lecture by Mr J. J. Kennedy on “Wild and Flightless Birds of New Zealand.” Mr Kennedy dwelt very interestingly on our various types of bird life, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Supper concluded an enjoyable evening. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mrs E. Wallwork (Christchurch) and Madame Winnie Fraser (Dunedin) have returned from a pleasant visit to Paris (says our London correspondent writing on May 28). The former was much gratified to find that the portrait which she submitted to the Salon—- " The Daughter of,a Maori”—had been well placed on the line. Mrs Fraser has gone to Scotland, where she has relatives, and where she expects to spend two months tburing. ¥ ¥ ¥ The monthly meeting of the Opoho branch of the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday last. Mrs Lousley presided over a large attendance, and seven new members were . enrolled. Mrs Johnson, the magazine secretary, : gave a talk on the value of the magazine, and the speaker, Mrs Brookes, gave an interesting and valuable address on the subject of " Correct Eating and Thinking.” The choir rendered two most pleasing items, and a vocal trio was much appreciated. ¥ ¥ ¥ At the Otago Women’s Club on Tues--1 day afternoon the Gardening Circle listened to a very instructive lecture on “ Chrysanthemums,” which was given by Mr H. Hungerford. The lecturer made clear to his audience what : should be done from the time the cuttings were taken (and the best cuttings to take) until the final potting. Soil, manures, spraying, etc., were also explained. Miss M. Martin presided, and at the close of the lecture Mrs W. Holmes, on behalf of the members, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. ¥ ¥ ¥ The monthly meeting of the Milton branch of the League of Mothers was held on Friday afternoon, Mrs H. McCallum presiding over a large attendance. Two new members were enrolled. Mrs L. Herbert gave the monthly thought: “To think kindly is good; to speak kindly is better: to act kindly is best of all." Mrs J. Sinclair, vice-president, gave a fireside thought, which was much appreciated. The speaker for the afternoon was Mr D. J. Sumpter, who addressed the members on " Good Citizenship.” The ( hostesses were Mesdames Heads, Hogg, Findlay, Parker and Olver, ¥ ¥ ¥ We have been wondering just how many housewives have had to put off their washing day this week on account of the wintry conditions! There is no need to do so really, for with a “ Washmaster ” Electric Machine from Turnbull and Jones, washing can be done every week regularly, and when it is convenient. With a ; “Washmaster” you can run through the washing any old time with half the worry and energy. We suggest that you call at the D.I.C. on Friday of ;his week and see the free de- ' monstration being given there. Then you will see just how easy and con- ' venient washing can be with a “Wash- 1 master” Washing Machine. Meet ; your friends at the D.I.C. this Friday and see this unusual demonstration.— 16/6/38 The monthly meeting of the Port . Chalmers Women’s Christian Temper- : ance Union was presided over by Mrs Mirams. Feeline reference was made \ to the death of Mrs Annan, an old and ’ faithful temperance worker, members standing as a mark of respect. It was 1 decided that the superintendents of J Sunday schools bo asked to give three ' or four temperance lessons each year, 1 and that temperance texts blotters be 1 donated to the upper standards in 1 public schools. Several members ; agreed to supervise a young people’s : temperance class, beginning imme- • diately. Two silver medals in this connection were donated by members. A naper on “ The While Ribbon ” was read by Mrs Mirams. ¥ ¥ ¥ Pink and bronze chrysanthemums were attractively arranged in the drawing room of “ Sefton Lodge ” yesterday afternoon, when Mrs I. S. Cantrell entertained guests in honour of Mrs P. Hanna, of Wellington. The hostess wore a navy blue frock with scarlet belt and trimmings, and the guest of honour was attired in black, with a gold collar and smart black hat. Tea was served in the dining room, where bowls of narcissi and violets graced the table. Among those present were:—Lady Ferguson, Lady Hutchison, Mesdames C. W. Rattray, Frank Fitchett, W. F. Edmond, Edgar Hazlett, Leslie Wilson, W. O. McKellar, Harman Reeves, J. A. Cook, Maurice Myers, Garth Callaway, E. A. Duncan, A. M. Cameron, F. M. Oldham, Gerald Ferguson, J. W. Black, T. McKibbin, and Miss K. Clappertoa.

Miss Amy Bowker, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Beth Whitelaw, Grendon street, Maori Hill. & v 1 Professor and Mrs R. Jack, who left on Tuesday on the first stages of a trip to England, will be joined in Wellingi ton by their niece, Miss Anne Hill, who • will accompany them. The Knox Church Young Women’s , Society will hold its annual sale of 1 home-made cakes, sweets, flowers and ■ produce in Stuart Hall, Frederick ■ street, to-morrow, and members are preparing for a busy day. ■ !{. ¥ ¥ Mr McGregor and the Misses J. G. and T. H. Brownlee, of Oamaru, have I left for a short Continental tour (says our London correspondent, writing on May 25). They will see more of London before they leave for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland. ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Joan E. Denny (Dunedin) is staying with her uncle and aunt, Mr | and Mrs Denny Brown, in West Ken- , sington (says our London correspond- . ent, writing on May 21). She hopes : to visit Scotland and the north of Eng- !, land, as well as the Continent, before [ returning to New Zealand about October next.

Miss Doris Rutherford was hostess at a supper party at the Savoy on Monday evening to farewell Miss Jean Faulds, who left the following morning for Tauranga. The other guests were: Mrs J. A. Slaughter, Misses Isa McAdam, Phyllis Manson. Doris McLean and Molly Brown. ¥¥ . ¥ Miss Marjory Knight, who has been on a tour of the lakes, will return to Dunedin to-day, and will be the guest of Mrs R. G. C. McNab, McGlashan College, until the week-end, when she will commence a course of training for Brown Owls in connection with Girl Guides. * * * Two interesting visitors at the Dunedin Travel Club’s morning tea yesterday were Miss Dorothy Laird and Miss Catherine Bridger, two women passengers who are making a round trip on the barque Penang. The chair was occupied by Mr H. L. Gibson, and the speaker was Mr J. R. Fairbairn. who gave an interesting account of his recent tour of the United States, from the Pacific coast to New York. Among the guests present were: Mrs Haddon (England). Mrs Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs McCallum (Auckland). Mrs Henna (Wellington), and Mrs E. Nutt (Christchurch). Enjoyable songs were given 1 by Miss Hannah Dick, the accompaniments being played by Mrs Alfred Walmsley. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr and Mrs W. G. Robertson, of Dunedin, experienced a good passage by the Rangitata (says our London . correspondent, writing on May 21). They will be in London doing the chief events of the next few weeks until mid-June, when they will leave for Wales. A tour of Germany and Austria is also part >f their programme. At Dundee a stay will bo made with relatives after a visit to the Glasgow ■ Exhibition. Mr and Mrs Robertson expect to be in England until the middle of October, and they will devote as much time as possible to Lon- ' don. i The annual meeting of the Kaituna . Ladies’ Bowling Club was held on ■ Monday last, Mrs S. Robinson presid- ■ ing. The office-bearers for the new ; season are as follows: —President Mrs S. P. Cameron: vice-president, Mrs G. Jeffery; secretary and assistant Mrs J. Leech and Mrs D, Cormack: committee—Mesdames S. Robinson, R. Fullarton, G. Sutherland and H. Campbell. Club prizes were presented to the following:—Champion Singles, Mrs J. Hamer; runner-up. Mrs J. Leech; Champion Doubles, Mesdames W. Shepherd and J. Leech. At the conclusion of the meeting a dainty afternoon tea was served and a vote of thanks was passed to the retiring president for her hospitality. ¥ ¥ ¥ Among recent arrivals in London are Mr and Mrs George J. Errington, of ' Dunedin (says our London correspondent. writing on May 23), They came via the United States and Canada, and they intend remaining in London for about two months before setting out on an extensive tour of the Old Country. Mr Errington will be officiating as a judge at the National Sweet Pea Show and at other shows in some nearby provincial centres. They will tour in Scotland, returning via the English Lakes. They hope to see Ireland and the Continent, On their outward journey, Egypt, Palestine and India will be visited.

Miss E. Dickison and Miss H. King are visiting relatives of Miss King In Buckinghamshire, writes our London correspondent.