SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 19099, 17 November 1923, Page 14 (Supplement)

SOCIAL ROUND

• I IN TOWN AND COUNTRY. (By “Dorothy”). Miss Allen, Dunedin, is the guest of Miss Hogg, Spey street. Mrs F. D. Morrah has returned from a , holiday in the north. Miss Nurse, Masterton, is the guest of Mrs Russell, Gladstone. Miss Haynes, Oamaru, is staying with > Mrs F. D. Morrah at present. Mr and Mrs T. Fogarty leave this morn- ' ing for their new home in Christchurch. ' Mrs W. T. Hazlett and Miss Agnes Hazlett returned on Tuesday from Christ- : church. Mr and Mrs J. T. F. Mitchell returned ‘ ?rom a most interesting trip to the Homeland on Tuesday evening. Miss Roa Macpherson of Dannervirke is , at present on a holid&y to her parents, Mr i and Mrs E. G. Macpherson, Wyndham. Mr and Mrs H. Doreen of Palmerston North, are spending a holiday in Wyndham and are the guests of Mrs J. Golding. Miss A Drennan, at present principal of the Southland Girls’ High School, has been appointed principal of the lona Presbyterian Girls’ College, Hawke’s Bay. A quiet wedding was solemnised last I Saturday when Margaret, eldest daughter I of Mr and Mrs W. English, Edendale (and i , formerly of Wigtonshire, Scotland), was j , married to Stanislaus Dobbs, Christchurch, j The annual meeting of the Anglican I Church was held on Tuesday. November j 13, when there was » good attendance of j ' members. The report and balance-sheet was read by the secretary, Mrs Hooker, and was considered very satisfactory for the first year. Mrs Hooker was re-elected secretary and Mrs Eggleton treasurer. The gardening circle of the Southland Women’s Club held a very successful meeting of its members when Mrs J. G. Macdonald was appointed chairwoman of the circle and Mrs Israel, hon. secretary. Last Tuesday the circle spent a most interesting time visiting the Corporation gardens. The last night of the Reveille was certainly one to be remembered and the entertainment was enjoyed immensely both by the audience and the performers. At half- j time Miss M. Muir presented Mr Lints with j 3 handsome travelling outfit and Miss Madge i Wilson was the recipient of a dainty article i for her toilet table beautifully encased in ! ivoroid. A dance, in aid of the Tennis Club was held at Browns on Friday, November 9. I There was a Irage attendance and a most i enjoyable evening was spent. Messrs H. j Brown, D. Bires, McMaster and Miss Me- ' Master supplied first class music, while Mr • W. Wilson made an efficient M.C. Mr !

O’Kane acted as doorkeeper. A delicious supper was dispensed by the ladies, and as everyone gave their services free the club will benefit materially. Mr Albert Hamilton has very generously given the ground for the tennis court free, in the evenings Browns presents a very busy appearance as all the men members are getting the court read}', which they ho[>e to have opened before Christmas. “Onsonta,” the charming residence of Mr and Mrs John Chism, Edendale, was the scene of a happy gathering on Monday last. The occasion was to do honour to Mrs G. S. Findlayson, who is now residing in Gore owing to her husband being transferred to the Bank of New South Wales. On behalf of the ladies present Mrs Pringle asked Mrs Finlayson to accept a set of stainless cutlery, a handsome marquetry vase, and for each of her children a silver serviette ring initialled. Mrs Finlayson feeling acknowledged the gifts and words of appreciation. A delicious afternoon tea was then served and a happy time spent in social intercourse. Mrs George Dickson thanked Mrs Chism, as’the hostess of the gathering for the use of her home for the occasion. Mrs Crosby Smith left Invercargill on Monday for St. Clair, Dunedin. On the previous Saturday, a very pleasant afternon tea was given for her by Mrs Stalker. The drawing room looked very attractive with tastefully-arranged bows of beautiful pale pink rhododendron blooms. 1 hiring the afternoon, Mrs J. A. Hanan referred to the many lovable qualities of Mrs Smith, who was a very dear friend to those who knew her well and who had gathered that day to bid her goodbye. She asked Mrs Smith’s acceptance of a richly embroidered beaded bag, wishing her God speed, and trusted that Invercargill would often see her back again. Some of the guests present were Mrs J. A. Hanan, Mesdames Robinson, Taylor, Cram, Noble (2), Deverell, Selby. Rigg, Holmes, Spencer and Strang and Misses Bellamy (2), Cowan and Cram. A social as a wind-up to the golfing season in Wyndham was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening, November 9, when there was a fair attendance of members. The evening took the form of a euchre tournament and dance and at an interval the championship prizes and other trophies won during the season were presented. The euchre prizes were won by Miss Richardson and Mr Traynor (men’s) and consolation prizes went to Misses Melton and Marsh. In the unavoidable abscence of the president, Major S. Rice, Rev. ' F. V. Fisher presented the trophies as foljlows:—Mrs Williams (lady champion), j handsome case of silver spoons; (driving), silver vase; (approaching), golf ball; Mrs • Traynor (B. grade champion), lady’s com- ! panion; Miss Richardson (beginners’ com- ' petition), putter; Miss Coleman (runnerI up beginners’ competition), golf ball; Miss i McLanchlan (ringer), silver vase; Miss GifI ford (flag match', silver button; Mrs • Murphy (sealed hole), silver button; Mrs • Malcolm (putting), marqueterie vase. Dr- | J. H. Baird (A grade champion), silver

cup, inscribed; Mr G. Bogue (B grade ch am pion), driver; Mr G. H. Gifford (driving) golf ball; Mr F. MMliams (approaching) golf ball; Mr D. Macpherson (putting) golf ball; Rev F. V. Fisher and Miss Mars! (foursome), golf balls. For a short anc. jolly dance music was supplied by Misset McLanchlan and Macpherson, and the evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne.” Everybody seemed to be surprised that I the 1923 Reveille finished the eighth night’s i performance with as great a success as it has. The audience each night has been extremely enthusiastic, and showed great ap- ; preciation of each number before them. Mr Lints is to be highly congratulated upon the success of his efforts in producing such ' a splendid entertainment in the short time jhe had. Miss Madge Wilson, of Christ- ; church, is very good in each of her ' numbers. One of her favourites is the Quaker number in which she is supported !by a pretty little chorus of girls in their i quaint Quaker frocks. Miss Wilson simply 1 loves these comical songs and the Quaker I number suits her admirably. Miss Wil- ’ son also took part in several numbers with Mr Lints and in eight other numbers was soloist. The masquerader, introducing the waltz and triple clog on ball bearing skates on an electric table was received with lively applause. Mr Lints is very clever on skates and the part he took in this number is an exceedingly hard one to do. Miss Madge Wilson (wife) and Miss Phyllis Cunliffe (servant) took the dialogue part. The . Futurist number saw Miss Wilson in a clever part on Thursday evening. Miss Doreen Jones has a very sweet soprano ! voice, but the songs were rather hard for her to sing owing to the low setting they were in. "Orange Blossom Time in Loveland” in which she was supported by a strong chorus of girls with red hoop skirts and bodice of black was very pretty especially in the last part where the chorus dips. Her other song, “Hiawatha’s Melody of Love,” was her other number in which she was heard to great advantage. Miss Lorna Duncan is a charming little singer, but more so as a dancer. Muss May Shirley also won the audience with her graceful dances each evening. Mr Lints, assisted by his performing Teddy Bears, Jean Gardiner and Alice Stewart, is a splendid number. The two little girls are very clever in their acrobatic stunts. Each evening Mr R. Kingsland has given a ven- fine performance with his chorus of Gipsy girls. He sings this Gipsy love song particularly well. The strenuous ballets Mr Lints may well be proud of as they have given very fine performances each evening. The Scarecrow’ Ballet (comedy) is full of laughter ’ from start to finish and the costumes the girls hare arranged for themselves in this number are quite up to their title. The signalling squad in which Miss Wilson is soloist, "Oh What a Difference the Navy’s Made to Me,” was a great favourite with the audience each evening. WINTON NOTES. (From our own correspondent.) Mr and Mrs T. Grant of Dunedin are the guests of Mrs de la Perrelle. Mrs Webb of Invercargill is visiting her sister, Mrs N. Metzger. Miss V. Kidd has been appointed sole teacher at Beaumont. The following local competitors were successful at the Otautau Competitions:—Miss Henie Cowie (first, song under 12) ; Mias Ray McKenzie (second, song under 15) ; Miss M. B. Cowie (second) humorous recitation, first, pathetic or dramatic recitation, first test and first musical monologue) ; Mrs F. Cowie (first, contralto solo) ; Mrs J. B. Cowie (first, humorous song) ; Mrs J. B. Cowie and Mr F. Tilley (first, humorous vocal duet), Mrs F. Cowie and Mr G. Lindsay (first, vocal duet). Mrs J. Rowan gave an afternoon tea for her daughter-in-law, Mrs W. Rowan of Auckland. Other guests were Mesdames Broom, G. Davis, Gilmour, Larnach, W. Moore, McCallum, McKillop, McNeur, de la Perrelle, Walker, R. Wilson and Misses B. Gilmour and D. Wilson. Fine weather prevailed for the races held on Wednesday and Thursday. A large number of people were present. Among those on the lawn were:—Mrs Brass (henna costume), Mrs W. D. Cowie (navy blue costume), Mrs F. Cowie (nigger brown costume), Mrs G. Davis (navy blue costume), Mrs Driscoll (blue costume), Mrs T. Hamilton (fawn marocain frock), Miss G. Horner (lemon frock), Mrs Kennedy I (green costume), Mrs Larnach (blue cos- ' tume), Mrs N. Metzger (champagne coat I frock), 'Miss B. Moore (fawn and navy coat frock), Mrs F. Moore (fawn and henna marocain frock), Mrs W. Moore (fawn coat frock), Mrs McArthur (navy blue costume), Misses McConachie (biscuit coat frock), S. McConachie (brown striped costume), A. McConachie (checked costume), Mrs Olive (black crochet over-dress), Mrs O’Malley( navy blue costume), Mrs de Ja Perrelle( navy blue costume), Mrs H. Pierce (navy blue costume), Mrs E. M. Rains (nigger brown frock), Miss Swale (blue silk foulard frock), Mrs Walsh (fawn costume), Mrs West (yellow jersey frock), Mrs W. Wilson (black jersey frock). The Athletic Club held a carnival on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, which was very successful. There were numerous side shows, among the most popular being the jazz room. The stall holders were: —Mesdames Metzger and Webb (fancy) ; A. Smith and de la Perrelle (plain) ; McKillop and Martin (cake) ; A. Adams and J. A. Adams (produce) ; Kerse, McDougall, Mclntosh, Pierce and Misses McConachie, Moore (tea rooms) ; D. Wilson and B. Moore (sweets). GORE NOTE*. (From Our Correspondent). Mrs Houston (Dunedin) is on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs F. Walis, “The Terrace.” Miss Ruth Blaikie is home from the University for the summer vacation. Mrs J. M. Gillies has gone to Dunedin for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs R. Grant, who went to Christchurch for the Carnival, have returned heme. Miss Graham (Milton) is on a visit to Mrs R. B. Bannerman. Mrs Joyce, who had been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs F. Walis, has returned to Timaru. Miss R. Melville (Dunedin) was the guest of Mrs E. R. Bowler for a few days during the week. Mrs Hammond gave a small bridge party | when prizes were won by Miss Clarice Bow--1 ler, Miss Gibbs and Miss Ruth Blaikie.