PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 23

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Rosalie Sainsbury, of Wairoa, is the guest of Mrs H. E. Abraham, of Llttlebourne.

¥ * V A mah-jongg party was given last evening by Miss Peggy Brewer in honour of Mrs Dennis Johnston, of Christchutch - , • *

After eight years of service as honorary secretary of the Otago Lawn Tennis Club. Mrs C. Roy Spackman has relinquished office owing to the pressure of other duties.

* ¥ * Mrs Westwood presided over a meeting of the Mala (Ravensbourne) branch of the Home Economics Association held on August 1 at the residence of Mrs R. Donaldson. Mrs Reid, of the North Dunedin branch, conveyed greetings from her fellow-members. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Donaldson for an interesting and instructive lesson on rug-making.

The annual meeting of the Waikouaiti Ladies’ Bowling Club was held on Thursday afternoon, when the president (Mrs Griffiths) was in the chair. The election of officers was as follows: —President, Mrs Nichol; vicepresidents. Mrs Tait and Mrs T. Aitcheson; secretary, Mrs T. Aitcheson (reelected): selectors, Mrs Townsend and Mrs Griffiths. Afternoon tea was provided by the retiring president, to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded. ¥ * *

The August meeting of the Paretai Junior Home-makers’ Club was held at« Mrs Tilson’s residence on Monday last, Miss Cunningham presiding. The roll call was: “A good hint.” and the study period for the evening was “ Saving Steps in the The two competitions held by the club were won by Miss Phyllis Copland (who drew No. 159 for the duchesse set) and Miss Mai DJppic (whose number, 413. secured her the stool). Members regretfully said good-bye to Miss Crowe, the tutor, and wished her every success in America. * v *

Recent euests at Douglas Private Hotel include: —Mr McArthur. Mr Dobson. Mr and Mrs Stringer. Mr Walsh (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs R. Butler (Grevmouth). Mr Atkins (Oamaru), Mr Bennett. Mr Emery. Mr Howe (Timaru). Mr Kennedy (Arrowtown), Mr White (Kelso). Mr Smith (Palmerston). Miss Parker. Master Cahill (Roxburgh). Miss Ward. Miss Richmond. Mr and Mrs W. McLaren. Mr A. McLaren (Balclutha). Mr and Mrs Spargo (Lyttelton). Mr Read (Waikouaiti). Mr Fox. Mr Register (CromWdl) ’ « * *

Mrs A. Herbert presided over the monthly meeting of the Housewives’ Union when members discussed the high price of potatoes. Although the shortage was partly due to climatic conditions last season, the market here was still further depleted by large quantities being sent to the North island. The inclusion of small screenings (dross) in household coal was deplored, ans a recommendation made that the dross be sold for other profitable uses such as briquettes, etc. Members, expressed satisfaction that the committee appointed by the Government to prevent extortionate rents was doing a service to the community. It was resolved to send a letter of sympathy to the Prime Minister hoping for a speedy recovery. # ¥

Recent guests at Wood’s Hotel, Rattray street, Include:—Miss Gerken (Ettrick). Mr and Mrs Ferris, Mrs Philpot. Mrs Standring, Mr Fox (Alexandra), Mr Heron (Australia), Mr Ryan, Mr McLeod, Mr Gussette (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs Robertson (Auckland), Miss Cronin, Miss Rix, Mr Buller (Palmerston), Mr McNoe (Tapanui), Mrs Neill (Waiwera). Mr Rowe, Mr and Mrs Liddicoat (Cromwell) Messrs Shaw (2), Misses Inder (2). Mr and Mrs Overton (Queenstown), Mr Keogh (Naseby), Miss Scott, Mrs Williams (Waikouaiti). Mr Campbell, Mrs Redfern'. Mr Redfern. jun. (Middlemarch), Mr Townley (Gore), Mr and Mrs Hall (Kaitangata). Miss Adam. Miss Sim, Mr Garden (Heriot), Mrs Munro (Lawrence), Mr Thomson (Tirharu), Mr Adams (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs Elliott (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs O’Sullivan (Port Chalmers), Mr and Mrs McKay (Clydevale), Mr and Mrs Ewing. Mr Ewing (Kakarora). Mrs Hayes, Miss Hayes (Moonlight).

The Opoho branch of the League of Mothers held its fifth annual meeting on Tuesday evening, with Mrs Lousley E residing. The election of officecarers resulted: —Mrs Parr, president; Mesdames Lousley. Carson and Hurting, vice-presidents; Mrs White, secretary: Mrs Searle, assistant secretary: Mrs Drake, treasurer; Mrs Butler, assistant treasurer; and Mrs Gardiner, magazine secretary. The retiring officers (Mrs Lousley, Mrs Carson and Miss Nichol) received sweet posies of flowers, as did Mrs Hogg, the chairwoman. The thought for the month was, “The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one.” Miss Mercer .gave an excellent talk on "Friendship, and Mrs Hinton and Mrs Carson sang a duet. Two songs by Mrs Carson ana items by the choir closed an entertaining meeting. * * *

A good number of members were present at the meeting of the Psychology Circle of the Otago Women s Club on Wednesday last. Miss Olive. Mercer being in the chair. The subject for discussion was “ The Magic of Appreciation.” the following members contributing with papers and experiences: Mesdames McMillan. V Smith, Wakefield Holmes. Cowan. Misses Crow, Holland. Arlidge. J. K. Brown. Fenwick. and Reynolds. It was shown that art galleries, schools, museums and churches were built because people appreciated the value of beauty, knowledge, and religion: study groups were formed because people realised the value of co-operation and fellowship, and knew that a group mind had access to knowledge beyond that of the individual, Our conduct was often stimulated by our appreciation of certain values. Burbank, for example, having his creative faculties stirred through his study of plant life. Instances were given to show how appreciation oiled the machinery of domestic life, and how, if constantly practised, it lifted neoole out of the iron grip of their limitations. Afterwards tea was served and members stayed for a social hour together. * * *

Recent guests at the Hotel Central include Mr and Mrs F. Jackson, Mr Harris, Mr and Mrs Clancy, Mr Zahara (Auckland), Mrs Winchcombe (Wellington), Miss Emmett, Mr Booth. Mr Jacob, Mr and Mrs Hubbard, Mrs Cook (Christchurch), Miss Roy (Timaru), Mrs Smith, Mrs Beeby. Mr Smith (Winchester), Mr and Mrs Boa (Geraldine), Mrs Bodkin (Oamaru), Mrs Elliott (Clarendon). Mr Meo. Mr Kane (Beck). Messrs Hunt (2, Luggate), Mr Pierce (Arrowtown), Mrs Annan Mr and Mrs Parker (Clyde). Miss Mann (Cromwell), Mrs McGregor (Lauder), Mr Kane. Miss Kane. Mrs Hodgkinson, Mr Hodgkinson, jun. (Hawea Flat), Miss Beattie. Miss P. Thompson, Mrs Robertson (Middlemarch), Miss Kilson. Miss Risk (Kelso). Mrs Kearney, Miss Patricia Kearney (Ranfurly), the Rev Mr and Mrs Simpson. Miss Raughan, Mrs Bulfin (Lawrence). Mr P. Brady (Roxburgh), Mr Rickman (Moa Flat). Mr and Mrs A. L. Scott (Herlot) Mr and Mrs Twaddle (Balclutha), Mr Townley (Brydone), Miss Aitken (Gore). Mr£ Kerr and children (2, Styx). Mr and Mrs Morrison (Broad Bay), Mr Apes. Mr Robertson (Kurow). Mrs Gall, Miss Gall (Owaka), Mr Inglis, Mr Sharp, Mr Thompson (Queenstown). Mr and Mrs Peterson (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Clarke (Edendale).

Mrs J. B. Callan. of Auckland, returned north yesterday.

Commander David Bush and Mrs Bush (lona, North Canterbury), who have been visiting England, are expected to arrive in Christchurch this morning, accompanied by Mrs Bush’s mother and brother, Mrs Charles Rattray (Dunedin) and Captain Neill Rattray (Waimate), who went to Panama to meet them.

The Columba College annual dance was held on August 4 in Constance Hall, which, with its island atmosphere seemed part ,of another world. In the corners stood coconut palms with gracefully drooping branches against a background of tropic blue sea, and round the walls were posters illustrating various aspects of Samoan life—kawa drinking, native dancing, fishing, travelling and coconut gathering. Miss Gibson and Mrs Scott received the guests, among whom were: Lady Sidey. Mrs F. J. Ross, Miss Glasgow, Miss Morton, Mr and Mrs Begg, Mr and Mrs Gillman, Mr and Mrs Holme, Dr and Mrs Hunter, Mrs D. Reid, Mrs R. A. Ewing, Mr and Mrs Hogg. Mr and Mrs P, S. Anderson, Mr and Mrs S. P. Cameron. Dr and Mrs V. Galway, Mr and Mrs Wales. Miss Wallace and members of the staff. After the lucky spot ” dance children dressed in native costume carried in baskets .of leis which they distributed among the guests - * * »

At 10 Downing street, on July 18, Mrs Neville Chamberlain held an afternoon reception (says our London correspondent, writing on July 20). Most of her guests were visitors from many parts of the Empire, includi. members of the Empire Parliamentary Association and the Victoria League, who are at present visiting the Old Country. During the afternoon Mrs Chamberlain gave a bright, little address. explaining the historic associations of the official residence of the Prime Minister, and mentioning the distinguished people of the past who had lived there. Among New Zealanders present were: —Mrs W. S. Bean. Lady Buckleton. Lieutenant-colonel and Mrs J. I. Chrystall, Mr and Mrs Eliot Davis, Sir Henry and Lady Horton. Mr Justice Kennedy. Mrs Kennedy. and Sir James and Lady Parr. Guests also included Lord and Lady Bledisloe, Sir Howard d’Egville. Miss Gertrude Drayton, Admiral Sir E. R. G R. Evans and Lady Evans.