PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24421, 5 October 1940, Page 16

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

The men's and women's committees assisting the Navy Queen were entertained to luncheon on Thursday at the home of Mrs R. S. Black, chairwoman of the Women's Committee.

A small celebration was held on Saturday evening last at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Jensen, of Macandrew Bay. in honour of the coming of age of their daughter, Dorothy. A pleasant evening was spent in dancing.

The monthly meeting of the Mai a branch of the Otago Home Economics Association was held on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs Westwood, retiring president. Visitors included Mesdames McConnell, of St. Kilda, and Cooper and Wells, of Opoho. Three competitions proved highly entertaining. The incoming president, Mrs J. Donaldson, presented Mrs Westwood with a rose bowl from members in appreciation of her work in connection with the branch.

The monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers branch of the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday. Mrs Sutherland welcomed the Girl Guides, their leaders and committee to the meeting. The speaker for the evening was Miss Blackmore, who gave an entertaining account of some of her experiences while on tour in England. Scotland and Sweden, Mrs Ness proposing a vote of thanks to the speaker. Supper was served by Mrs Watson. Mrs Tavlor and their helpers.

The Mornington branch of the League of Mothers met on Wednesday, when a social afternoon was held in honour of a large number of members from the Milton branch. Mrs S. Burton, president, warmly welcomed the visitors. A varied and attractive programme of Scottish items, arranged by. Mrs J. A. Wallace, was presented as follows:—Pianoforte solo, Mrs J. A. Wallace; solos, Mesdames McKay, Chisholm. and Hall Masters: dialogue,; Mesdames Greig and Waddell; and two items by the choir. posies were presented to the president and secretary of the Milton branch, and also the performers. The thought for the afternoon, brought by Mrs McNeill, was, "When dark days lie ahead and life seems not worth while, you'll be doing lots of good by remembering to smile."

Mrs H. Wilson presided at the monthly meeting of the Milton branch of the League of Mothers. A motion of sympathy was passed with a member who had suffered bereavement. The president extended a welcome to Mrs S. D. English (Dominion president), Mrs Merrington (Otago provincial oresident), Mrs Seddon, Mrs Jones and Mrs Parr, as well as outside organisations; Posies were presented to the visitors and Mrs H. McCallum (past president) by Mrs James Gray. Tv/o nfcW" members were enrolled. The thought of the day- was given by Mrs Park. Mrs N. Lowery read a letter fromMonaire, Scotland, and Mrs Merrmgton gave a short talk. Mrs English delivered an outstanding address on the objects and rules of the League of Mothers, for which Mrs James Bowie r>ro posed a vote of thanks. A solo was rendered by Mrs Thomas. The branch raid its annual visit to the Mornington branch. 18 members making the trip.

The Chamber Street Methodist Hall presented a festive appearance on- Wednesday evening for the final meeting of the Craigleith branch of the Home Economics Association, when members entertained visiting delegates and friends at a social evening as a happy finale to the activities of a highly successful year. Mrs Drake, president, accorded the large representative gathering a warm welcome. The brogramme included games and competitions, several delightful numbers by the Opoho Ladies' Choir, vocal items by Mesdames J. Hinton. N. Henderson, and Connors, and elocutionary items by Miss W. Dowie. The winners of competitions were Misses E. Hands, I. Ross, and W. Downie. The accompanists for the evening were Mesdames Blackman and Jewiss. Mrs J. Wilson (Provincial President), on behalf of the visitors, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the branch.

¥ % * Light Verse Follows Annual Meeting The Poetry Circle ox the Otago Women's Club held its annual meeting this week, when the president, Mrs Galway, occupied the chair. A most satisfactory report and balance sheet were presented by the secretary and adopted by the circle. The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted: —President.' Mrs V. Galway; chairwoman, Miss J. Nelson; vicechairwoman, Mrs J. Stewart; secretary, Mrs A. H. Lawrenson; committee—Mrs Richdale, Misses Holland and Pickles. Miss Nelson proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring members of the committee, and expressed appreciation of the help afforded her at all times. Miss Nelson- presided when an unusual study, "The Humorous Verses of Reg. Arkell," was presented. Mrs Hervey introduced Arkell's poetry to members, and a bright and interesting afternoon was spent in reading extracts from the writings of this laughing philosopher. Reg. Arkell, who, as well as being an author, is also a dramatist, lecturer, and a well-known broadcaster for the 8.8. C., served in the last war, has been on the staff of the London Opinion and other periodicals, and is now editor of Men Only. He has written revues, and also th librettos and-lyrics for a great many of London's musical comedies. Extracts were given from "Green Fingers." "Green Fingers Again," " Bridge Without Sighs," "Playing the Game," "War Rumours," "1066 and All That," and several odd ones from some of the musical comedy successes. His amusing gardening verses were much appreciated, and; altogether the innovation of light verse was a happy one.

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Mrs A. I. W. Wood is visiting Wellington. * * *

Mr and Mrs Eric Maunsell. who were the guests of Mrs T. G. Scoular, returned yesterday to Bowler's Creek.

Mrs E. H. Williams left yesterday to stay with her daughter, Mrs Forbes O'Rorke. of Christchui*ch.

Mrs Gladstone Robinson, of Warwick House. Christchurch, is visiting relatives in Dunedin.

Mrs S. A. Lawn is at present visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Ainsley Lawn, of Christchurch.

Mrs Hubert Jones, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Vivian, for a few weeks, before going to live in Auckland.

The October meeting of the Dunedin Central branch of the Women's Christian Temoerance Union was held on Tuesday. Mrs Smith presided and gave an encouraging talk on the " Empire's struggles for Christian and humane ideals." A warm welcome was e'xtended to members who had been absent through illness. A successful home meeting had been held at the residence of Mrs P. Garden during September. A petition issued by the New Zealand Alliance urging the Government to curtail the ever-increasing activities of the liquor traffic, was signed by all present, and the hope was expressed that these petitions would be signed by all who had the welfare of the Dominion at heart. Reports of the W.C.T.U. district convention held in -Dunedin recently were given by Mesdames Garden, Cunningham, Ballantyne, and Miss Macandrew. These reports showed that good and faithful work was being done by all the Otago unions. Arrangements were made to hold an afternoon concert on October 9 in aid of the W.C.T.U. funds, Mrs Frank Clark to be the convener.

A meeting of the Women's War Service Auxiliary was held in the committee* rooms. New Zealand Express Company's Buildings, on Monday night. The following members were present:—Mrs Mackie Begg (in the chair). Professor A. G. Strong. Mesdames Black, Connolly, Drake. Ewing, Grass. Herbert, Tanpock. Adjutant Dickinson (proxy for Mrs Major Bridges), and Miss Wood. The Publicity Committee submitted a letter and questionnaire to be sent to all women's societies. This was approved, and will be sent out when registration cards come to hand. Mrs Begg reported that the following women had offered their services for clerical work:—Mesdames Stewart, Campbell. Mason. Lawrence, and Misses Macauley and Young. It was decided to ask Miss E. Young to accept the position of secretary in charge, and that the services of the other volunteers be accepted as assistants when required. A sub-committee was set up to go into the question of assistance required on farms and the training of girls towards this end. The following were appointed:—Professor Strong. Mrs Drake, and Mrs Tannock. A sub-committee to deal with transport questions and the training of women for this work (Mrs R. S. Black and Mrs Herbert to be in charge) was also arranged. The next meeting of the executive will be held on Friday. October 11. at 2.30 p.m., in the committee rooms.

The monthly meeting of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Council was held on Thursday afternoon in the R.S.A. committee room. Mrs R. A. Ewing, president, was in the chair, and the following members were present:— Lady Sidey, Lady Hutchison, Mesdames Batham, Cook, Glendining, Greig, Hag. gitt, Hudson, Jenkins, Melville, MacLean, Shand, Smith, Taverner, Wright, and Misses Orbell, Scott, and Ulnch. The principal (Miss A. J. Duthie) reported that the attendance at all the kindergartens had been affected last month by sickness among the children. The directors appreciated greatly the visits paid by the school nurses who were 'following up the recent medical inspection and watching the progress made by the children who needed care It was reported that the recent jumble sale had been most successful, £32 being added to the general funds. The R. S. Reynolds Local Committee reported that the proceeds of its concert tea amounted to £6 6s 6d. Arrangements are well in hand for the kindergarten mothers' handwork display to be held in the Kelsey-Yaralla Kindergarten on October 23, when the competition for the Dutton Rose Bowl will take place. This competition creates the members of the different mothers' a great deal of friendly rivalry between clubs, and the trophy is a most valued possession. All interested friends are cordially invited to attend the display. There will be a small charge for admission, which will include afternoon tea.