PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25566, 20 June 1944, Page 3

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Lieutenant Ivan Mitchell, R.N.Z.N.V.R , will speak at the Travel Club meeting to-morrow.

Miss Betty Stewart, of Manor place, has returned from a visit to Mrs Dr Edith Pitts, of Waimate.

At the June meeting of the Psychology Circle of the Otago Women's Club Miss O. Mercer took for her subject " Dreams,” giving an interesting address. An enjoyable programme of music was arranged by Miss Kinsman for the monthly social of the Theosophical Women’s Association. This included vocal solos by Mesdames G. Mathias, ■ Maxwell, V. Walton, Miss Rout, Mr Maxwell and Miss Kinsman. Miss Inglis gave a talk on “ Nature s Laws.”

The Maori people have lost one of their best-known women in the death of Mrs J. M. Reedy, of Ruatoria, who died following a motor accident near Wanganui last week. A leading chieftainess of the Ngatiporou tribe, and a splendid orator, she was a daughter of the late Tuta Ngarlmu and sister of Sam Ngarimu, who is the father of the Maori Victoria Cross winner.

Mrs E. W. G. Coleridge, who has been president of the Wellington Repertory Society for the last five years, is retiring from that position and is being succeeded by Mr W. S. Wauchop, At a party given in her honour Mrs Coleridge was presented by the society with a set of books. It was recalled that Mrs Coleridge was practically the founder of the society, which was formed nearly 20 years agcr. She is the daughter of the late Bishop Sprott.

A cradle roll party of past and present members was held in Hanover Street Baptist Church Hall on Saturday, June 10, when 52 children were present, as well as a number of parents ana helpers. Mrs Peter Garden opened the party with short devotions, and then welcomed all present. The afternoon was spent in games for all ages, led by Mrs Dickinson, and in enjoyable items given by the children. Mrs Hiett extended a welcome to all present. The table was decorated with spring flowers, and the birthday cake had eight candles. Last Thursday the North-East Valley Ladies’ Choir held a successful afternoon tea .concert, the proceeds amounting, to £l4, which will be used to provide parcels for Valley, soldiers, Songs were sung by Misses Sommerville and Winter, Mrs Middlemas. Mrs Smith and Mrs G. Christie. Piano solos were played by Mrs Blackman and Miss Edna Winter. The accompaniments were shared by Mrs Blackman, Mrs Dickson and Mrs Gillanders. A short play (" Yesterday ’ ) was •presented by Misses Draklev and Laing, and two items were given by the choir under the leadership of Miss Laing. This small choir has now raised nearly £IOO for patriotic purposes.

Last Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs S. Dickinson, of Cromwell, entertained a number of relatives and friends at the Crawford Lounge, St. Andrew street, in honour of the coming of age of iheir •elder daughter, Rowena June Gibbs, who looked charming in a simple, well-cut frock of dusky pink. The evening was spent in dancing, and later a delightful supper was served. The toast in connection with the traditional key was proposed by Mr F. Conroy, uncle of Ihe guest of honour, who' called on Mr S. Dickinson to present the symbol of independence. Mr S. L. Scyble, another uncle, responded on behalf of the guest of honour. There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the .St. Philomena’s Ex-pupils’ Association, which was held at the college last Tuesday evening. The president, Miss E. Houston, extended a warm welcome to the members of the Catholic Nurses’ Guild, who were the guests of the evening. Those who contributed to the musical portion of the programme were:—Mrs J. Olsen, Misses J. Cardno and B. Herlihy, N. Henderson, V Kelly, M. O’Connell, and B. Herlihy. Items were given by the ex-pupils’ choir. A play-reading, produced by Miss E. Houston, entitled "There is a Paymaster in Every Family,” was acted by Mesdames M. Walsh and M. Kerr and Misses !e. Houston, R. O’Connor, and M. Spiers. At the conclusion of the programme Miss Sullivan thanked the association on behalf of the Nurses’ Guild for a pleasant evening.