PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24431, 17 October 1940, Page 10

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Misses Muriel Easton and Hilary and Dorothy Kidson returned on Tuesday from a 10 days’ visit to Wanaka.

Ail ex-pupils of Girton College are reminded of the annual reunion which is to take place in the Somerset Lounge on Saturday next at 7.45 p.m.

Mrs James Lindsay, ot Musselburgh, and her daughter, Thea, left on a visit to Christchurch by the through express on Tuesday;

Mrs Angus Macdonald and Mrs John Macdonald, of Southland, are visiting Dunedin to attend the John McGlashan College sports.

The war effort of the Roslyn Girl Guides will take the form of a fair to be held to-morrow between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. in the Roslyn Presbyterian Church Hall.

Miss Jean Begg, cf New Zealand, who has been national general secretary of die Y.W.C.A. in India, has been appointed to an emergency service in Egypt.

Women in London are now wearing miners’ helmets as an air raid protection —and as a thing of beauty. . A firm making these helmet recently had orders from the millinery departments of Londoh stores Women buy them for 3s and trim them with flowers, feathers, and veils.

The coming of age of Peggy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Scorgie, was - celebrated' on Monday evening with a jolly picture party, followed by supper at the Savoy/ The guests included Misses Natalie Creagh, Constance Jones, Ray Scorgie. Lucy Robertson, Clara Rouse. Betty Joel, Joan Scorgie. Doreen Starr, Lilian Colquhoun, Jean Scorgie. Joy Starr. Moira Kirland, Maisie Denford. Claire Stevenson. and Mildred Scorgie.

The Lancashire and Yorkshire Society held an enjoyable social on Saturday lin Knowsley Hall. There was a particularly good attendance of members and friends, and the evening was spent in dancing and games, interspersed with the following items:—Songs. Miss Goodlet (“ In a Little Old Garden ” and “A" Brown Bird Singing”), Mr A. Botting (“I Heard You Go By” and “Lords of the Air”), Mr F. D. Swift (“Lighterman Tom” and “Tommy Lad’’); descriptive chorus. Mr A. Ellis and company (“Johnny Schmqker ); duets. Mrs-Brooks and Mrs Enghting (“I Love You Truly" and “Juanita )-

The’ Logan Park Croquet Club celebrated its eleventh birthday on Tuesday. when the president, Mrs C. Stanley Smith, welcomed a large gathering of members and their friends. Mrs McGregor, who (representing the OCA.) played the first ball and declared the 1940-41 season open., spoke briefly about the Gala Day which is to be held in aid of the Navy Queen at Logan Park on October 31, and hoped? that members would attend. The oresident presented Mrs McGregor with a bouquet. * The cake, with its candles, represented a croquet lawn with hoops, balls, and mallets: The winners of the various competitions were Mesdames Rankin (2), Dodds, and Edwards, and the lucky gate ticket was held by Mrs Flynn:

A meeting of the Dunedin Art Group was held in the studio. Moray place, recently Mr Harry Millen contributing a well-conceived address on' “ Criticism.” v Mr Miller: drew special attentiohJto the fact that- one must, endeavouf to 6nter into the feelings of the artist before one can give a reasonably tolerant criticism of any work of art.’ He illustrated his points with reproduction of the works of great artists, ancient and modern. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker, and the evening concluded with a criticism on pictures of a group member on the walls pf the studio,

The monthly meeting of the League of Mothers was held on Friday last, and was opened by the president, Mrs H. Wilson, who announced that the November meeting '.would take the form of a Christmas party for the children Congratulations were extended to Mrs H. McCallum (past president) on the occasion of her silver wedding Mrs McCallum suitably A comprehensive report on the provincial meeting held in Dunedin recently was given by Mrs - u Walker, and Mrs Wilson gave further, details of the afternoon meeting. Mrs W Seed gave the thought. Let -us have faith that light makes right and in that faith let us dare to do our duty.” Interesting-talks were given on kitting by Mrs McCallum and Mrs Haynes.-'and a vote of thanks was accorded them on the motion of Mis Keinan. „ „■ •V * *

Coming pf Age Party Mrs F J- Crosbie,, of Mossburn, and Mrs E O -Nees, were joint hostesses at the Strand-' Saloh on Friday last at a party-; givenVdnA honour, of their daughters, (Satrbl r and to celebrate their-coming-of age.. • During the evening the;gi'.ests, of horiour each received identical telegrams conveying the good wishes of the; nuns" of the Dominican Convent, where both girls had been educa'ed. Brendon Finlayson’s band supplied the music, and an enjoyable evening was spent in dancing. Those present were: Mr and Mrs F G. Walker (Invercargill). Mr and Mrs H. Weir ; Mr and Mrs R M Stewart. Mrs M Nees' (Greymouth) Misses .B Gallien: Betty Walsh (MatauraV / Kathleen... Falconer. Alma Crowe (Oam aru).: Mabel Rice Jean Macauley ,„„(Mossburn), Helen Rutherford Zena: Grinod. Monica McLachlan. Marion? Loan; Billie _Loan. Maura Toomey Marv Hall, Gertrude Hall, NancytiMcHueh• Wyn . Comer. June Robertson. Millie. Thoirias. Lucv Rob-ertsoh.'-ETeahor .Ga.fswell/Wyn Crosbie. PadcTv Crosbie. Kathleen Crosbie, Kathleen Nees Doris Nees: and Messrs F Young -J Monk (Lumsden) F. Su'herland (Ta’eri), J. Bergin P. Kirker J Hardy (Invercargill), B. Mooney R Smith T. Rutherford J. Wilson. L. Malthus, I. f Shaw I. Buchanan. F Lanycn. F Pedder. C. Toomey. O. Toomev. P Dunn. L. Dunn, E Davis M Leech (Taieri) T. Long, N-. McGibbcn. J. Woods, J. Ainge G. Goodson O. Fletcher, and E. Meggett.

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Mrs Gladstone Robinson, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Rattray.

Mrs Johnson, of Christchurch, is the guest of the Misses Cook.

Mrs Jennings, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister. Mrs H. H. Henderson.

Mrs' Rex Davis, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs E. J. Smith, has returned to Akaroa. -

The committee of the combined circles responsible for the entertainment to be given at the Otago Women’s Club on Tuesday, .October 22, in aid of Queen Carnival funds, wish to announce that admission will be by ticket only.

Dr E. H. Williams and Miss Barbara Williams will leave for Wellington today to attend the marriage of Dr Henry Williams and Miss Valmai Maudsley which is to take place on SaturdayAccompanied by Mrs Williams, who is at present in Christchurch, they will return to town on Tuesday.

The Stirling branch of the P.W.M.U. had an interesting meeting on October 9 when Mrs Ashford of Kaitangata, spoke of her experiences in America during a six years’ sojourn there. She described the people as being intensely interested in education, fond of work, and most hospitable and lovable. Mrs Comber presided. * * »

The members of the Otago Women’s Club are holding a patriotic effort at the club rooms to-morrow, when the great attraction will be the flower show in the club lounge. There will also be a tea room, sweets - stall, delicatessen. oddment and produce stalls. Members are asked to help by sending in donations to the various stalls, as every penny taken goes to swell the funds of the Army and. Navy Queens.

The Tainui Croquet Club was favoured with glorious weather for the opening of its lawns on Thursday last. The president, Mrs Macomisb, who was presented with a bouquet in the club colours, welcomed the visitors and members and called upon Mrs Rhqdes (representing the Otago Association) to declare the season open and to make the first hoop Mr Wood, on behalf of the bowling section, wished the club a happy and successful season. After tea. competitions were held and were won by Mrs Buchler (Punga) and Mrs L’Estrange (Leith),

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The Combined Kindergarten Mothers Group will hold its annual exhibition of handwork at the Kelsey-Yaralla Kindergarten on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m. Professor A. G. Strong will open .the display. ,

The final meeting for the year of the Dunedin French Club took the form of a social evening at St Margaret’s College, with Miss V. M. Barron as hostess. As on previous occasions, the informal drawing room atmosphere was found to be particularly conducive to animated conversation, and on tne motion of the president Dr G. E Thompson, the evening’s entertainmen. was voted to • have been a decide success. . „ -v- v

An afternoon party held by the women members of the Australian Society took place in the Strand Salon on Thursday last. Trump whist was 'played, the prize going to Mrs R. Sewell for the highest score. An appeal made every year for flowers for the Hospital brought a hearty response. Miss Gardner gave two delightful vocal solos and Miss He T-nd entertained with several amusing recitations. Mrs E. ,W. Chandler was the accompanist.

The monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the W.C.T.U. was held on Monday afternoon, when Mrs R. PaiKer (president) was in the chair. Mesdamea James and Scott led in intercessory nraver, and Mrs Bridgman gave a Scripture address on “Stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord. It was decided to send an invitation to district officers to hold the convention at Oamaru next year. A solo was rendered bv Mrs Bartlett, Mrs Martin delegate to the District Convention held in Dunedin last month, read her report. Dr Paterson gave an instructive address entitled “Alcohol from a Scientific Aspect.” At the close of the addresses the speakers were accorded .vote of thanks.

Junior Home-makers’ Bally Eighteen delegates from various Junior Home-makers’ clubs are m residence this week at St. Helens Home Science Hostel to attend the annual rally. The delegates are as follows.— Misses Ron a King. Rose Cherry (Alexandra). Hazel Phillips. Betty Wood. Mattie McKenzie (Beaumont). Miriam Kerr Mary Dillon (Conical Hills). Noeline Falconer. Mavis Crossan (Glenkenich), Marjorie Beckinsale. Betty Reid (Herbert). Mary Howell Annie Dillon (Heriot), Margaret Macdonald, Mary Macpherson (Ikawai). Olive Stewart. Jean Taylor (Otapin). and Gwen Alpine (Omakau). V '!• :i ' Auckland Social Club The Auckland Club held a very enjoyable social with dancing, competitions, and items, on Saturday last in the Strand Salon. The president, Mr Patrick, and Mrs Patrick, welcomed members and friends in the beautifully decorated lounge. Solos rendered by Miss C. Rouse and Mr P. Rouse were greatly appreciated. A novel competition in the form of tableaux was held, “The Irish Wake” and “ Washing on the Seigfried Line ” being the best efforts. The Monte Carlo Competition was won by Mr Sinton and Mrs Patrick. Among those present were; Mr and Mrs J. M. Patrick, Mr and Mrs D. R. Dennis, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman, Mr and Mrs C. C. Robertson, Mr and Mrs E. Griffin, Mr and Mrs C. R. Woolley. Mr and Mrs J. Sinton, Mr and Mrs A Kilpatrick, Mr and Mrs H. H Osborne, Mr and Mrs D. Wyllie, Mr and Mrs G. R. Wentworth, Mr and Mrs E. Ross, Mr and Mr s R. McCulloch, Mr and Mrs H. Ashworth. Mr and Mrs P Rouse, Mesdames M. Roake, T. J. Kirk-Burnand, D. S. Cubitt, Misses J. McCorkindalc, M. Gumming, M. McKague, E. D Fraser. R. O’Connor, C Rouse, J. Strong, A. Macomish, and Messrs J. Wyllie. J. McTndoe. R. Wilson, D. R. Sapsforth. L. D Sutton, C Hollis, and A. J. Quinn.

The monthly meeting of the Queenstown branch of the P.W.M.U. was held bn Friday last. Miss D. K. Boyd presided and gave a short address on the subject of “ Labourers Together with God.” A request was made asking for helpers for hand-work in connection with the Busy Bee activities. Members were asked to take Christrpas parcels to the November meeting for the Maori mission field. This year the parcels will go to Taupo. It was decided to vote the sum cf £lO to the Building Fund from the proceeds of the variety stall at the recent flower show.