PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23647, 3 November 1938, Page 18

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Joyce Throp has returned from a visit to Omarama.

Mrs L. Clements, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs W. Matthews. Anderson s Bay.

Mrs D. G. McMillan left on a visit to Christchurch by the through express on Tuesday.

Misses K. Berryman, Mollie Dougall, and Freda Bailie spent Labour weekend at Roxburgh.

Mrs E. C. Reynolds and Miss Macandrew left by the mid-day express on Tuesday for Wellington to attend a conference of the Victoria League.

Mrs T. W. Newbold and Miss Brana Newbold sailed on November 1 by the Aorangi for a trip to the U.S.A., England, and Europe. They expect to be away about two years. * * * Dr A. M. C. Barclay, who has been for a trip to the United States of America, returned to New Zealand on the Monterey, and has now arrived in Dunedin. Accompanied by her mother, Mrs H. Clifford Barclay, she is staying at Onslow House.

Mrs Graham presided at the meeting of the Taieri branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The delegate read the report of the conference held at Oamaru, and Mrs Johnson spoke on the addresses given by Mesdames Graham and Hiett.

The Mornington branch of the Home Economics Association held its annual social on Monday last, a number of members from various branches being present. The evening was spent in games, and items were given by Mesdames Shrimpton and McKay and Miss Shrimpton.

Mr and Mrs Edgar Cone are going to New Zealand via Canada in November (says our London correspondent writing on October 13). Mrs Cone will perhaps best be remembered in New Zealand as Miss Greta Stevenson, of Otago University. She came to England four years ago to further her studies in botany, and on her return she will assist in the department of Otago University while Dr J. E. Holloway, F.R.S.. comes on a visit to England.

The ex-pupils of Wakari School held a dance on Saturday last in aid of funds for their approaching jubilee. There was a large gathering of ex-scholars and friends, who enjoyed a programme of dancing to music supplied by members of the Savonia Dance Band. A number of these evenings will De provided by the committee, and intending patrons are requested to watch the daily papers for dates, etc. During the evening Miss Adkins and Mr J. Simpson supplied most enjoyable vocal items. . * v *

The closing meeting of the Mosgiel Band of Hope was presided over by Mrs Graham. Mrs Bedford gave a talk to the boys and girls. Songs were sung by Dorothy Mutch andßew McLeod, and recitations were given by Misses W. Graham. E. McMillan, and Isobel Graham. Mrs Orr delighted everyone with her humorous recitations. The ladies of the Women's Christian Temperance Union provided afternoon tea, and the Rev. Hugh Graham returned thanks to all who had assisted.

The council of the Home Economics Association held its final meeting for the year at the Home Science School on Wednesday last. Mrs Glue, the new president, was in the chair, and the new branch presidents were introduced. Next year's programme was keenly discussed, suggested topics for study including food demonstrations, physical culture, home renovations, and the making of loose covers. It was thought that a programme on such practical lines should prove both interesting and instructive.

" Glenfalloch," the home of Mr and Mrs P. Barling at Macandrew Bay, was the scene, on Tuesday last, of a large and most enthusiastic gathering of members of St. Aidan's Church. The Rev. Mr Thompson presided and the subject under discussion was the garden party to be held, at "Glenfalloch" early in February in aid of the church building fund. Sub-com-mittees were set up and plans for various side shows and stalls, as well as catering and transport facilities were fully discussed. Mr Thompson, who has just returned from an extensive tour abroad, had many original and amusing ideas to submit, one of the quaintest being an " Ugly Man " competition to be run on Tines similar to those of a queen carnival. The extensive arrangements already under way and the wonderful setting provided by the gardens of " Genfalloch " promise well for the success of the project. At the conclusion of the business a dainty supper was served by Mrs Barling and a hearty vote of thanks passed to the host and hostess.

The Tomahawk School Social Committee brought the year's activities to a close on Saturday last with a grand concert and dance held in the Glencairn Hall, Tomahawk. The following performers contributed to the night's entertainment:—Misses Kirkham, Mercer, Mathieson, N. Moody, Walker, and Mrs Woodhouse, and Messrs 'Finnie McKinlay, and Master Ken Walker (vocal solos); Mrs Woodhouse and Miss Mercer, and Messrs Finnie and McKinlay (vocal duets): Messrs Christie (cornet solo) and Busby (piano accordion); Misses Kirkham and Loan (elocutionary items); Miss Hill (High'and drnce); the Moody trio, and Miss Samuel (tap dances). Mr Thompson (conjuring tricks). During the intermission the chairman of the Social Committee (Mr A. E. Williams) handed a cheaue for £25 to the secretary of the School Committee, this being in aid of school improvements. Mrs Walmsley acted as accompanist for all items, with the exception of the Highland dance. Mrs Dickson playing for this number. For the dance which followed, music was supplied by the Taylor Sound System.