PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23687, 20 December 1938, Page 20

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mr and Mrs H. G. Coombe and Miss Sinclair left yesterday for Wellington.

Mrs Ivo Carr and family have left on a camping holiday in Central Otago,

Mrs N. Manhire has returned from a trip to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs J. O. Tripp, Glencary Station, Hakataramea, are the guests of Miss Orbell. Cumberland street.

Miss Pat Leahy will return to-day from Auckland, where she has been furthering her studies in architecture.

Miss C. E. Goodall, who has retired from the position of matron of Knox College, will leave to-day for the north.

Mrs Percy Brown, who has been the guest of the Misses Graham, will leave to-day on her return to her home in Rarotonga.

Mrs S. L. Wilson and family will return to-day from a visit to Queenstown.

Mrs H. D. W. Brewer and Miss Peggy Brewer will leave to-morrow to join the Wanganella on a six week's visit to Sydney.

A jolly "gift" evening was given by Miss Betty Breese at her home in Dalmeny street on Saturday evening, the guest of honour being Miss Lelena Fraser, who is to be a January bride.

Mrs Richard Hudson was hostess at a morning tea party on Saturday in the Savoy, given for the women on the various committees of the Repertory Society. Mrs A. Clark and Miss Dorothy Clark, recently returned from abroad, were also among the guests.

Mr and Mrs Eric Parker and their two children arrived by car from Auckland last week and are making a camping tour of the Lakes. Later, they will be the guest of Mrs Parker's grandmother. Mrs P. Goyen. of Highgate.

Miss Isobel Newlands was the hostess at a morning tea party on Saturday in the Savoy, when the guest of honour was Miss Alnr.a Browne. Other guests were Mesdames Maurice Joel, Ralph Paterson. and Misses Joan TasmanSmith. Barbara Dodgshun. and Mary Lysaght.

Mrs S. F. Greenslade and Mrs S. Paris were joint hostesses at a morning tea party in the Savoy nn Saturday in honour of Mrs J. Dunning, who will leave for her new home in Queensland early in the new year. Both the guest of honour and her mother, Mrs George Smith, received dainty shoulder sprays of roses. Others present included Mesdames E. T. Falconer, G. Hewitt, J. A. Scoular. L. Oliver, C. J. Martin, T. Wilson, V. Cavanagh, E. Stretton, E. H. Ferguson, R. Hardie, and Miss L, Barton.

Mrs Maurice Joel gave a "glass flit t" party in the Savoy yesterday afternoon in honour of Miss Alma Browne, whose marriage will take place this week. Those present were Mesdames Lyndon Macassey, Ralph Paterson, James Fitzgerald, and Misses Barbara Dodgshun, Pat Hanlon. Chris Hudson. Joy Barnett. Judith Dunn, and Betty Bell.

Visitors to town for the wedding this evening of Mr John Rhodes and Miss Doreen Pike include Mrs F. J. Parsons, of Whangarei. who is the guest of her daughter Mrs Holden Mirams; Mr and Mrs C. Middlebrook. Miss Eunice Holden. and Mr C. Norris, of Wellington, who are the guests of Mrs L. A. Rhodes and Mrs E. T. Burnsidc. of Oturehua.

Miss Diana Fitchett. whose marriage to Mr W. G. McClymont took place yesterday, was the guest of honour on Saturday afternoon at a tennis party given by Mrs John Ritchie at her home in George street. The other guests were Mr and Mrs W. S. Armitage, Mr and Mrs James Fitzgerald. Mr and Mrs James Ritchie, Misses Molly Birch and Joan Ritchie, and Messrs M. Sidey and W. G. McClymont.

A " pantry " party was given by Mrs Ralph Paterson at her home in Highgate on Saturday afternoon in honour of Miss Ethyl Taylor, whose marriage to Mr T. E. Roh will take place this

week. The guests included Mesdames E. Otway Taylor, F. W. Mitchell, W. P. Wellington, Neil Fisse, E. H. Murray, and Misses Ngaire Walls. Nance Taylor. Betty Johnston, Mabel Cameron, Wyn Paterson, Olive Wright, Elza McMullan Norma Spedding. and Amy Wood.

Miss Patricia Duncan was hostess al a delightful trump whist party at her home in Tolcarne avenue last week in honour of Miss Pat Hegarty, of Sydney. Among those present were Mesdames J. Hegarty (Sydney), F. G. Duncan, and Misses C. Hegarty, Elespie Forsyth, Peggy Ibbotson, Beth Whitelaw, Monica Hussey, Olga Bezett. Shiela Robertson, Amy Inder, Paddy Hussey, Enid Paterson, and Joy Robertson.

The Radiant Health Club's final meeting for the year was attended by a large number of members and friends. Mrs F. C. Cooper gave an interesting chat about treasure mapping and results. Mrs G. Brooks (president) read "My Purpose," also "The Law of Abundance," from Radiant Health Messenger. Afternoon tea was served, during which greetings were exchanged a/id a Christmas cake cut arid handed round.

At the monthly meeting of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Association an enjoyable impromptu programme was presented. Songs being rendered by Mrs Wilton. Mrs Ellis, Mr Swift, MiHarrison, Mrs McQuarrie, Mrs Ridding, Mr Ellis, Mr Longworth, Mrs Havath, and Mrs Smith. The president (Mrs Brooks) welcomed Mr Clark, who spoke of the coming visit of two distinguished people to New Zealand. Community singing and Christmas

carols, dancing, supper, and the singing of the club's parting song brought a happy evening to a close.

A pleasant afternoon was spent at the St. Kilda bowling green when the women members from the Balclutha Club were guests of the St. Kilda ladies. The visitors were met at the Savoy for lunch, and then taken to the green. As soon as bowling was commenced rain started, so the guests were entertained in the pavilion, trump whist being played until 3 p.m. Following afternoon tea, the president, Mrs Melser, cordially welcomed the visitors and presented the prizes won at cards. The president of the Balclutha Club suitably replied. Bowling

was resumed later, nine heads being played for the Lough Banner. Balclutha winning by four points

The annual break-up ceremony of the Maori Hill Kindergarten, of which Miss Grace Stewart is the principal, was held last week in the hall of the Maori Hill Presbyterian Church. There was a large attendance of parents and interested friends, who showed the warmest appreciation of the various displays, indicating the nature of the children's training during the year. The work in plasticene, colour work. and weaving, as well as the concert programme of songs, games, play drill, and percussion band, all supplies evidence of talent developed along the right lines. The Rev. A. C. Standage gave an interesting talk to the little ones, and Mrs Standage and Miss Kelsey were the recipients of posies An intriguing feature of the afternoon was

the presentation to parents by individual children of little gifts made by themselves. It was noted that the Christmas tree was well laden. Miss McAra, of the Roslyn Kindergarten, assisted at the piano, and afternoon tea was provided by the mothers.

At the generous invitation of their president, Mrs A. Herbert, the mem bers of the Housewives' Union met al the Vedic for a social afternoon on Thursday last, this taking the place of the final meeting of the year. After tea. several members spoke of the activities during the year. The president. Mrs A. Herbert, alluded to the difficulties the union had experienced, owing to the illness of members, ana election activities, which had interfered somewhat with the union's progression. Miss L. Griffith inferred that there was an urgent need at the present time for women to take a live interest in women's affairs, especially social needs for the not-so-well-off women. Women's claims suffered from want of association with their sex, and it was suggested that the union was a source from which a strong effort might be made in that direction. Another member stressed the necessity for buying New Zealand goods for New Zealand's sake. Mrs Bamford presented the president with a bouquet of poppies. The meeting decided to send to the Prime Minister (Mr M. J. Savage) a message of goodwill. Amongst those present were Mesdames Herbert. Ginn. Bamford. Matheson, Leslie, Robertson. Wilson, Brooks, McDermott, and Misses Inglis, Sherriff. Braid, Griffith and others.

A happy function took place at the Sunday School Hall last week, when a large attendance of members gathered to pay honour to Mrs T. A. Munro, who had been president of the P.W.M.U. for over 13 years. Mrs Cleave welcomed those present. A reading and a poem were contributed by Mrs Alpheus Hayes, and songs were sung by Mrs Ray Smith, with accompaniments by Mrs Neave. A short humorous sketch was given by Mesdames Shanks, McLean. Small, Dickson, Aitken, and Miss McGregor, and a competition was won by Mrs McCone. Mrs Cleave then asked several members to present a bouquet to the older ladies of the church, and each said a few words of appreciation. Mrs Shanks presented a beautiful bouquet of sweet peas to Mrs T. A. Munro. and Miss McGregor a rose one to Mrs W. G. Munro, and Miss McGimpsey a rose one to Miss McGregor. This was followed by musical honours. Mrs Alan Chapman spoke of the long and faithful service given by Mrs Munro to the P.W.M.U. On behalf of the P.W.M.U., she asked her to accept a marble inkstand and a paper knife as a token of their esteem. Mrs Munro said she appreciated the fact that members had given up an afternoon at such a busy time to do honour to her, and she thanked Mrs Shanks for the words expressed with the beautiful bouquet. She had always enjoyed the work of the P.W.M.U., and she hoped that the union would be strengthened and grow in numbers in the future. Afternoon tea was followed by two recitations, given by Miss Lynette McGimpsey.