PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23849, 1 July 1939, Page 23

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs Ritchie Crawford returned yesterday to her home in Invercargill, w * * Mr and Mrs J. A. Sparrow will leave on Monday to join the Maunganui on a cruise to the South Sea Islands, « * * Miss Stephany Ross will leave by aeroplane for the North Island during the week-end, to join the massage staff of the Wellington Hospital. * * * An energetic committee, comprising Mrs P. Barling. Mrs Stuart Glendining, Mrs R. C. B. Greenslade. and Mrs V. M. Dickinson, has arranged an evening of bridge and other games to be held in the Tudor Hall of the Savoy on Monday evening next. Proceeds will be in aid of the St. Aidan’s Church Building Fund.

A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs Gray, president of the Wakari branch of the Home Economics Association, on Wednesday last. An interesting demonstration was given by Mrs Campbell on the making of feltex shopping bags.

Mrs I. S. Cantrell invited a number of friends on Thursday afternoon to meet Mrs J. F. Bernau, who has recently taken up residence in Dunedin. Among those present were Mesdames R, A. Low, Walter Hislop, Stanley Wilson, T. K. S. Sidey, John Ritchie. Erlton Wilson. James Gilkison, and Misses Betty Reeves, Nancy Duncan. Lorna Rowland, Mary Reevs, Kitty Dun, Ida Lawson and Margaret Caiman,

The French Club was entertained on Monday by the students of the University, who, under the direction of Mme Bellugue, gave an enjoyable programme which was marked by a few bright little student touches. The items were as follows:—Dialogue. “ Projet de Voyage," Mr Dawson and Miss Taylor; monologue, " Les Rubans,” Miss Elder; short play, “Chez le Notaire," Misses Garvey and Hall and Mr Dawson: monologue. “Un Jeune Homme.” Miss Peterson: comedy, “Rosalie,” Misses Webb, McGlashan and Mr Fraser. On the motion of Dr B. H.< Howard, a vote of appreciation - was accorded to the performers.

The members of the St. Clair Ladies’ Bowling Club held their annual meeting in the pavilion on Thursday afternoon, the president, Mrs A. Burns, being in the chair, The election of officebearers took place as follows:—President, Mrs A. Burns (re-elected): vicepresident, Mrs D. M. Fastier (reelected); secretary, Mrs O. Wood; committee—Mesdames S. Austin, J. Sparrow, C. Ruhen, Miss Mee; selector, Miss Mee; delegate to centre, Mrs J. Sparrow. A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs D. Lloyd, the retiring secretary. In th,e evening the president entertained the members at her home in Victoria road. V H- *

, Miss Amy. Kane, president of the Dominion Federation of Women’s In* stitutes, was entertained on Wednesday by the Executive Committee of the Mid-Otago Federation to morning tea at the Savoy, the executive members present being Mesdames Williamson. Ferguson, Henderson, Kidd, Varcoe, Stapleton, and Miss McLean. After a dainty tea In the Tudor Hall the party adjourned to the lounge, where an enjoyable hour was spent discussing broadcasting, the Centennial Exhibition, and various Institute matters. In the afternoon the party again met at 4ZB for the fortnlghtlv Women’s Institute session, when Miss Kane gave an interesting talk, which included a brief account of Institute work among the Maoris. ¥ ¥ ¥ The Dunedin Choral Society held a successful and enjoyable evening of music, cards, and dancing in the Concert Chamber on Tuesday evening, members and their friends numbering about 200 being present. The hall had been tastefully decorated by members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee, who were responsible for arranging the evening. On the stage were easy chairs and bowls of chrysanthemums on stands, and on either side were two large silver lyres. Tables with brightly coloured covers and vases of flowers were arranged about the hall to most pleasing effect. The evening commenced with a short programme of vocal, instrumental, and elocutionary items arranged by Mr Walmsley as follows;—Vocal items, double trio by ladies of the society led by Miss Mavis McDonald, solos by Mr Laurenson and Miss Dora Drake, sextet by capping students, duet by Messrs Graham McKinlay and W, A. Finnic, violin solo by Miss Ethel Wallace, and recitations by Miss Lexie Mathieson. Afterwards supper was served and dancing enjoyed until 1 o’clock. Mr E. Fish made an efficient M.C., and Mrs Clayton played for extra dances. .. „ V ¥ ¥ Mrs Pilling presided at the monthly meeting of the South Dunedin branch of the women’s Christian Temperance Union, held on Thursday afternoon. Correspondence was received from the secretaries of the Minister of Railways and the Minister of Education. The letter from the former showed that reform of infringements of regulations regarding smoking and dnnKing intoxicants on trams, could only be made when those who complained of the nuisance would point out offenders to the guard. Men unsually .desisted When spoken to. or moved into a smoking carriage, whilp women acted as if the prohibition did not refer to them. It was agreed that a brief note of thanks be sent to the writer for such careful consideration of the resolutions passed at convention and for useful information regarding regulations. A letter of sympathy was sent to Mrs Williamson, who had suffered bereavement. Mrs Donaldson gave a report of Bible in schools meeting, and Miss. Ford reported on the district executive. A paper on the White Ribbon, the organ of the W.C.T.U., was read. This paper haa now a circulation oi over 3000, and from the time of the editorship of Mrs K W, Sheppard .*as always stood for progress, advocating women police, magistrates, and women on juries, it has also been Instrumental in .gaining reforms in factory and industrial laws relating to women.

pleating added a note of contrast, while her Juliet cap and bouquet were in cyclamen tonings. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr James Burrow. After the ceremony afternoon tea was served in the lounge. When Mr and Mrs Burrow left on their honeymoon Mrs Burrow was wearing a navy ensemble relieved with cyclamen.