THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20675, 22 December 1928, Page 20 (Supplement)

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY (By “Drindella.”) Mrs W. Ewart has returned from a short visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs A. B. Moffett and family are visiting Stewart island. Mrs Pearce of Wanganui is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Ivo Carr. Mr and Mrs Horace Macalieter and family left to-day for Stewart Island. Mrs W. Bell leaves on Sunday evening on a holiday visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs J. Macleod and Mrs Cousins leave to-day for Lake "* ■ Anau. Miss Elsie Torrance left during the week to spend a holiday in Auckland. Mr and Mrs J. D. Mitchell leave on Christmas Eve for Lake Te Anau. Mrs N. C. Kensington, of Thomson street, has returned from Auckland. Miss E. Hodgkinson, of Dunedin, is at present on holiday in Invercargill. Mr and Mrs T. A. Nicholson and family are spending a holiday at Queenstown. Miss Lousley and Miss Reid are spending the Christmas holidays at Lake Hawea. Mrs Todd and Miss Buckham, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs A. B. Moffett. Mr and Mrs A. S. Russell and family are spending the holidays at Stewart Island. Miss Peggy Howie, of Dunedin, is the guest of her sister, Mrs F. Wilson, of Albert street. Mrs H. 0. Stuckey and family intend spending the school vacation at Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs F. C. Rowley and family and Miss Goodman are spending the holidays at Otatara. The Misses Beatrice and Lou Lawrence leave to-day on a fortnight’s visit to Stewart Island. Dr. and Mrs J. G. Macdonald and family left this morning for three weeks’ holiday at Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs A. Cutt and Miss Kathleen Cutt leave to-day to spend the school vacation at “The Rocks.” Mr and Mrs Gregg and Miss Hamilton, of Stewart Island, were guests at the Club Hotel during the week. Mr and Mrs Lawson and the Misses Laweon (2), of Waikouaiti, were guests at the Grand Hotel during the week. Mr and Mrs A. H. Mackrell and family left to-day for Stewart Island where they intend spending the summer vacation. Mrs E. W. Howorth was hostess on Friday at afternoon tea in honour of Miss Nora Boyds who is shortly to be married. Mrs R. J. Gilmour and Miss Joyce Gilmour who have been spending a week’s holiday at Wanaka returned home on Tuesday. Miss Dowling (South Canterbury) arrived in Invercargill on Wednesday to spend the school vacation with relatives in Southland.

The Hon. J. A. Hanan and Mrs Hanan who arrived by the Maunganui from Britain were expected to reach Dunedin on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs F. J. Robinson and family and Mr and Mrs C. R. S. Barrett and family are spending the Christmas holidays at Hawera. Mr and Mrs W. Hinchey and family leave on Wednesday on a motor tour of the West Coast. They intend visiting Nelson and the Franz Jcsef. The engagement is announced of Edna, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. V. Rillstone to James Henry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. M. Butler, Don street. The engagement is announced of (May)’ Jean, second daughter of Mr and Mrs James Strang, Crinan street, to John, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Cutt, Thames street, Northend. Mr A. P. Green and Miss Green, who were guests at the Grand Hotel, left by car on Monday morning. Mr Green is auditor-general for the Bank of New Zealand. ’ Mr and Mrs H. L. Patterson. Miss Eva Scott, Miss Margaret H. Gawne, Mr G. W. Johnstone and Miss Johnstone motored from Dunedin for the Schubert Music ale on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Seddon, formerly of Gisborne. are guests at the Grand Hotel prior to taking up residence in Invercargill. Mr Seddon is taking Mr Hannan Wilson’s position in the Standard Insurance Office. Mr and Mrs D. J. Wesney, Miss Hazel Wesney and Mrs J. J. Wesney arrived in Invercargill on Wednesday after a visit to the British Isles -and Europe. They arrived in Sydney by the Orford from Naples, and then crossed from Sydney to Wellington in the Maunganui. Sir Harry Lauder, accompanied by his niece, Miss Lauder, and Mr and Mrs Donald Macdonald, of Edendale, left on Tuesday on a visit to Lake Te Anau. This is Miss Lauder’s first visit to New Zealand and in conversation with a Times reporter she said that she was charmed with the beautiful country. Guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown during the week were:—Messrs A. Christie, E. Hunt, S. Bell, H. R. Gough, Wellington; Mr and Mrs A. Hope, Mr AV. Campbell, Timaru; Mrs A. Johnston, Mount Cook; Messrs W. Spence, H. Washer, G. Chittick, J. J. Schultz, Dunedin; Mr and Mrs Westerna, Seddon; Mr C. Hope, Mr W. Anderson, Mr T. Livingstone, Mr G. Cooke, England; Mr and Mrs Van Hise, New York; Mr and Mrs LeVaux, Perth; Mr W. Gregory, Melbourne; Mr and Mrs Goldsmith, Miss R. Gold-nnith, Brisbane. The music-lovers of Invercargill were given a special treat on Tuesday evening when Miss Dorothy Patterson arranged a Schubert Musicale in the Mary Elizabeth Salon. The concert was given under the direction of Mr G. W. Johnstone, Dunedin and Invercargill performers taking part. The following excellent programme was given, the songs being arranged in chronological order: “Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel,” Mrs Brian Hewat; “Cradle Song” and “The Wild Rose,” Miss Eva Scott (Dunedin) ; “The Wanderer,” Mr G. W. Johnstone (Dunedin); “To Music,” Miss Eva Scott;’ “Wandering,” Mr G. W. Johnstone; “Ave Maria,” Miss Eva Scott; “Who is Sylvia,” Mr Frank Johnston (Invercargill), “Hark, Hark the Lark,” Miss Eva Scott; “The Organ Grinder,” Mr G. W. Johnstone; “In Springtime,” Miss Eva Scott; “The Post,” “Her Portrait,” “Serenade,” “The Phantom Double.” Mr G. W. Johnstone. Miss Margaret H. Gawne (Dunedin) and Mrs Arthur Bath (Invercargill) played the accompaniments. Prior to the musical programme Mr G. W. Johnstone gave an interesting and instructive address of “The Life and Work of Franz Schubert.” A dainty supper was afterwards served. Among those whom I noticed present during the evening were:—Dr. and Mrs Stanley Brown, Dr. and Mrs H. R. Gibson, Dr. and Mrs Burns Watson, Mr and Mrs G. Cruickshank, Mr and Mrs J. Macleod, Mr and Mrs H. L. Patterson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. McCrostie, Mr and Mrs Grant (Fairlie), Mr and Mrs Grieve. Mesdames JE. W. Howorth, F. D. Morrah, F. Webb, H. Macalister, G. St. V. Keddell, D. W. McKay, S. McDonald, A. E. W. McDonald, Cousins, A. S. Gilkison, W. Jones, F. Wilson, C. E. Watts, Ek R. God ward, Nairn, D. McFarlane. Misses Fynes-Clinton, Asher, Morrah, Gilchrist (2). P. Howie, D. Jones, Manson. Messrs R. McKay and Barlow.

Mr and Mrs Rewi Kingsland are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr and Mrs H. F. Drewe and family leave to-day for “The Rocks.” Mrs Pottinger left on a visit to Wellington on Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs. A le II Hoyles and family left for Stewart Island to-day. Miss Ethel Chisholm, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Leonard Webb. Mr and Mrs W. M. L. Sutherland leave to-day on a motor camping tour. Mrs W. A. Oliver and family are spending the holidays at Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs R. S. Mclnnes and family are spending the holidays at Otatara. Mr and Mrs T. S. Tomlinson and family leave for Stewart Island on Christmas Eve. Dr and Mrs Yule and family left yesterday to spend the school vacation at The Rocks. Mrs J. R. Sutton who has been spending a holiday at Stewart Island returns home to-day. Mr and Mrs G. Cruickshank are at present the guests of Mrs J. T. Prain, River Road, Gladstone. Mrs Helm and Miss Ruby Helm leave on a visit to Auckland and Rotorua on Christmas Eve. Mr and Mrs A. Campbell and family are spending a holiday of five weeks at Stewart Island. Dr and Mrs Dunlop, of Dunedin, passed through Invercargill on Wednesday on their way to Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs W. Handyside and Miss Molly Rowley left to-day to spend the Christmas holidays in Queenstown. Mr and Mrs Scandrett and family left this morning for Queenstown, where they intend spending the Christmas holidays. Mr and Mrs A. W. Jones and Messrs Tapper and Gordon Reed have left on a visit to Auckland and the South Sea Islands. Miss Mollie Miller left on Monday on a holiday ’visit to Auckland, where she will be the guest of Mr and Mrs E. Snow Miller. Miss Margory Ott, Miss Agnes Fraser, Miss Marjorie Willett and Mr Murray Ott leave on Christmas Eve to do the Milford Track walk. Mr and Mrs W. A. Stout and the Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Stout left on Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays at Stewart Island. Mrs W. N. Johnston left by Thursday evening’s express for Westport, where she will be the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs C. H. McGlove.

Mr and Mra Leonard Webb and Miss Mary Webb, Mr and Mrs Frank Webb and Mr and Mrs W. E. Hunt are spending the Christmas holidays at Stewart Island. Miss Mina Macdonald formeriv “The Manse” Otautau, has been appointed Special Class Teacher in the new 'Retardate School in Invercargill. She will commence her duties there early next year. Mr and Mrs Douglas, the Misses Douglas (2) and Master lan Douglas are guests at the Grand Hotel. Mr Douglas has taken Mr C. W. S. Cox’s position as manager of the Bank of New Zealand. The Gala Street, South Invercargill and Liddell street Kindergartens held their breaking-up ceremonies during the week. Each school had its Christmas Tree and the parents were entertained during the afternoon by items by the children. Mrs W. Scott, of Timaru, and formerly Miss Jean McLaren, of Dunedin, who arrives in Invercargill this week-end to take part in the local Christmas tennis tournament, is one of the foremost tennis players in New Zealand. Partnered with Mrs Melody, she was twice winner of the doubles championship for New Zealand and was on two occasions runner up for the singles championship when Miss Speirs won the title. Mrs Douglas, whose husband has now taken over the management of the Bank of New South Wales at Invercargill in succession to Mr C. W. S. Cox, will renew many old friendships in the town and district. Mrs Douglas grew up in Invercargill as Miss Mary Mac.Goun. Her father the late Mr R. P. MacGoun, was for many years Clerk and Treasurer to the Southland County Council and was a highly respected and esteemed public officer. An interesting woman at present visiting Invercargill is Mrs Lambert, of Sydney. Mrs Lambert’s husband who died recently, had taken an active part in the public life of Australia, being a Federal member at the time of his death. For many years he was an alderman of the City Council of Sydney and in 1921 became Lord Mayor. The next year he was elected a member of the Federal Parliament. Mrs Lambert was keenly interested in her husband’s work and assisted him with many of his duties. As Lady Mayoress of Sydney, she served on many -committees and had excellent opportunities of meeting many people of world wide renown. She times visited the new city of Canberra, being present at its official opening by the Duke of York last year. Building and construction work is still being continued in the city but there are still comparatively few inhabitants. Mrs Lambert is delighted with New Zealand and is very keen to see as much as possible of the country before returning to Sydney. WEDDINGS SPEDEN—HORN. . , (From Our Correspondent.) A pretty wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Hall on December 12 when Elsie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Horn, was married to Howard, elder son of Mr and Mrs Adam Speden, both of Gore. The bride was attired in a white dress and veil and carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Benfell as bridesmaid and two little flower girls. Mr L. Greenfield was best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. M. Beattie, while Miss I. Mac Gibbon, A.T.C.L., presided at the organ. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Gaiety Hall where the wedding breakfast had been prepared. • Mrs Horn and Mrs Speden received the guests who numbered about 40. During the afternoon the young couple left for Kaka Point where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride travelling in a fawn costume with hat to tone. SPEIRS—WHYTE. A very pretty but quiet wedding was solemnized tit Columba Church, Oamaru, on December 5, when John Douglas Speirs, of Invercargill, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Jean Lemond Finlay Whyte. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. McLean. Mr Ferguson played the wedding music. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Stuart Whyte, wore a model frock of cream georgette. Her tulle veile was arranged with orange blossom. Silver brocaded shoes and a sheaf of arum lilies completed a charming toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Edith MqNoe, of Invercargill, wore a frock of powder blue georgette with picture hat and shoes to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink roses, sweet peas and maidenhair fem with blue streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Ewing Whyte, brother of the bride, as best man.

After the adjournment to the Columba Hall where the breakfast was partaken of the young couple left by motor for the north, where the honeymoort is being spent. The bride travelled in a grey costume with hat and shoes to match. She also wore a Mongolian fox fur. EVERETT—DENSLEY. (EYom Our Correspondent.) A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. George’s Anglican Church, Tuatapere, on Wednesday, December 12, when Leslie John Everett, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Everett, of Waimatua, was married to Ethel Maud Densley, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Densley, of Tuatapere. The church was prettily decorated with lilies and sweet peas. Mrs Stancombe presided at the organ and the officiating clergyman was the Rev. Snell, of Otautau. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a dainty frock of white crepe-de-chene trimmed with silver lace and carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The veil was held in position by a coronet of orange blossoms. Mrs G. Clarke attended her sister as matron of honour. She was attired in a frock of apricot crepe-de-chene and carried a handsome bouquet of roses. Mr Thomas Everett, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After the ceremony the guests, all relatives of the bride and bridegroom, were received at McLeod’s Tearooms by the mothers of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Densley wore a gown of cinnamon crepe-de-chene relieved with blue and blue hat to tone, Mrs Everett was attired in a navy repp ensemble. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs Charleston, of Edendale, wore navy charmelaine. Later the couple, who were the recipients of many handsome presents and numerous expressions of good will, left for Christchurch. On their return Mr and Mrs L. Everett will reside in Tuatapere. MANGAN—PETCHELL. (From Our Correspondent.) A wedding, which created a great deal of interest, was solemnized in the Riverton Anglican Church on Wednesday morning, the contracting parties being Mr James Alex Mangan, Invercargill, and Miss Mary Avice Petchell, only daughter of Mr and Mrs L. W. Petchell/ “Rawahiti,” South Riverton. The church was suitably decorated for the occasion and there was a large attendance present. The Rev. C. E. P. Webb performed the ceremony, while Miss O. Trotter presided at the organ. Miss R. Berndstein was bridesmaid, and Mr C. Lipecombe, Dunedin, groomsman. The bride wore a charming gown of pale pink georgette with a long tight fitting bodice and skirt formed of panniers of frilled pink tulle. Her hand embroidered pink tulle veil was caught at either side with sprays of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, pink carnations, and maidenhair and wore tinsel shoes and stockings to match. The bridesmaid wore a frock of lavender taffetas with tight fitting bodice and a fine scalloped skirt with insets of deeper toned georgette beautifully embroidered in pastel shades and tinsel. She wore a lavender veil and a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Her bouquet was of lavender sweet peas carnations and maidenhair. Mrs Petchell, mother of the bride wore a smart black crepe do chene model frock and black hat with a diamante ornament. Mrs McKenzie sister of the bridegroom wore a smart rose dust crepe de chene frock trimmed with eerie lace and hat to match.

After the ceremony a number of friends adjourned to the residence of the bride’s | parents where the wedding breakfast was held, and the usual toasts honoured. The young couple were the recipients of numerous handsome presents. The bride travelled in a dark grey tailored costume, grey moleskin coat, crocodile shoes and stockings to match, red hat and bag. The honeymoon will be spent in Auckland. NISBET—DONALDSON. A picturesque pink and blue wedding was solemnized in tbe Central Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 18, the contracting parties being Cecilia, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Donaldson, 41 Princes street, Enwood, and Alan, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Nesbit, of Mt. Aibert, Auckland, formerly of Invercargill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Mcßean while Mr N. James played the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of white taffetas with tight-fitting bodice and full skirt embroidered with pink and blue. She also wore a veil of Brussels lace (lent by the bridegroom’s mother). It was held ii> position by a coronet of orange blossom. Silver shoes and stockings with a beautiful shower bouquet completed her toilette. The bridesmaids, Miss M. Donaldson, sister of the bride, and Miss A. Wilson, cousin of the bride, wore frocks of blue taffetas and capes of pink georgette. They also wore pink hats trimmed with blue and flesh coloured stockings with black satin shoes. Little Olwen Holmes, cousin of the bride, made a charming flower girl in a frock similar to that of the bridesmaids. Mr H. Butler, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man while Mr Alex Dey carried out the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Rosewood Lounge where the wedding breakfast was held, Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Nisbet receiving the guests. Mrs Donaldson wore a frock of navy blue georgette relieved with flesh pink, navy blue hat and navy blue celanese silk coat. Mrs Nisbet was attired in a frock of beige georgette with panels of beige silk lace. She also wore a green hat and beige georgette coat. Both carried beautiful shower bouquets. The couple, who were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents, left for a motor tour of the Lakes District. The bride travelled in a smart grey costume with shoes and stockings to match. She also wore a sliver grey fox fur, the present of the bridegroom. After their honeymoon the young couple will take up residence in Auckland. GOBE CHAT (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs Andrews, Wellington, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs A. Latham, East Gore. Mrs Foweraker (Wellington) and Mrs Watson (Samoa) have been visiting Mrs J. McDonald, East Gore. Miss McHutcheson has gone to Auckland for Christmas. Mrs A. Christie, Hastings, is the guest of Mrs A. Latham, East Gore. Miss Taylor is spending the Christmas holidays motoring in the North Island. Mr and Mrs J. Nicholson have returned from Nelson. Mrs J. Harper and family are spending the holidays at Kaka Point. Mr and Mrs E. Christie are at Dunedin for the holidays. Mrs P. A. Thomson (who will shortly be leaving Gore to reside in Blenheim) was fare welled at a delightful bridge party at Mrs W. Kirk’s residence, Crewe street, on Friday of last week. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Kirk, A.' F. Houston, J. A. Eklwards, J. Brown, J. M. Boyne and D. Dunham. The drawing room, which was used for bridge and the dining room for afternoon tea were profusely decorated with beautiful roses and sweet peas. Mrs Boyne in a happy little speech, presented Mrs Thomson with a Ruskin vase with the good wishes of her friends, Mrs Thomson

suitably replying. Among those present were Mesdames L. Hawk, J. A. Brown, D. Stewart, I. I. McGregor, F. V. Piper, F. Wallis, C. O. Lillie, D. Harv*-- J. Lenihan, H. A. Price, Sawers (Dunedin), E. M. Christie, L. Roberts, Valentine, A. J. Campbell, T. L. Piller, H. C. Mac Gibbon, F. Wallis Jnr., R. Aitken, H. Oswin, M. Green, R. B. Bannerman, Misses I. Mac Gibbon and I. Taylor. The opening of the Gore Women’s Club which took the form of a social afternoon was held in the Cosy Tea Rooms on Monday. Mrs J. A. Blakie (president) and Mrs J. E. Rogers (vice-president) received the members. In an appropriate speech, Mrs Blaikie declared the rooms open. An enjoyable musical programme was given by the following members:—Piano solos, Mrs Rutherford and Miss M. Johnston; songs, Mesdames G. Conolly, D. Harvey, J. Cooper and Miss Jopp; duet, Misses Gee; recitation, Mrs O’Sullivan. The accompanistes were Misses I. Mac Gibbon and D. Carmondy. At the conclusion the members adjourned to the club rooms, next door to the tea rooms. The rooms were artistically decorated with marigolds and gaillardias. Among those present were Mesdames F. Wallis, W. McAra, C. Sutton (Waikaia), T. F. Landels (Charlton), A. J. Campbell, M. Green, Finlayson, E. G. Wilson, R. Aitken, L. Hawk.- J. J. Green, W. Gee, W. Baker, F. Graham, F. W'allis Jnr., G. C. Hamilton, T. L. Piller, J. M. Boyne, Sawers (Dunedin), E. C. Smith, W. Kirk, P. A. Thomson, J. A. Edwards, F. V. Piper, H. C. Mac Gibbon, J. A. Brown, A. H. Aitken, G. Sadd, A. F. Houston, J. Brown; Misses Mac Gibbon, Gibbs and Taylor. WINTON NOTES (From Our Correspondent.) Mrs G. F'indlay and her two daughters, Oreti, are staying at Papatotara as the guests of Mrs Hunter. Miss Vida McKenzie, Dunedin, arrived home at the end of last week. Miss Jean Cowie is home from Columba College, Dunedin. Miss Edith Double, Invercargill, is staying with Mbs Clare Egerton. Mr and Mrs W. Lindsay and their small daughter, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs M. G. McArthur. Miss Mavis Kidd has gone home to Opio for the school holidays. Miss Mona Shaw has returned from Orepuki. Mr and Mrs J. A. Matheson are the guests of Mrs M. Driscoll. Mrs D. Maloney and Miss May Maloney, Makarewa, have been visiting Mrs G. Lodge. Miss Molly O’Malley has returned from a week’s visit to Invercargill. Mr and Mrs W. R. Tait Invercargill, spent the weekend with Mrs P. Tait. Mrs Wilkinson, Invercargill, is visiting her sister, Mrs D. C. Legat. Miss W. Wilson is in Invercargill as the guest of her sister Mrs A. A. Craig. Miss F. Lemin, Invercargill, has been visiting Mrs W. Horsburgh. Mr and Mrs J. Smith Nelson are away to Gisborne. Miss Marjorie Anderson has been spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs J. Smith Nelson. Miss Alma Moore leaves by the first express this morning for Napier. Mr and Mrs McNeill, Invercargill, are guests at the Railway Hotel. Mr and Mrs H. Hillas and family are away to Five Rivers. Miss Monaghan has left for her home at Wendon. Mrs D. T. Larnach and family are passengers for Palmerston this morning. Mrs J. Drake, Bluff, is staying with Mrs M. Reilly. Mrs Finlayson, Christchurch, has been on a visit to her mother, Mrs M. Sheehan. Mrs Dunlop and her two daughters, Dunedin, are staying with Mrs L. Brumby. Mrs and Miss Cassin and Mrs and Miss Stewart, Dipton, paid a visit to Mrs Keays recently. Mrs J. O’Donnell and her son Ray, Athol, are visiting Mrs C. Corcoran. Miss Maisie Young is the guest of Miss Hazel Hamilton. The annual prize giving ceremony of the Salvation Army Sunday School took place in the Sunday School Hall on Monday evening. The young people of the Invercargill corps presented a very pleasing programme comprising company songs, a dialogue, tableau, vocal trio, kazoo quartette and individual items contributed by Miss A. Lawrence, Master J. Richardson (recitations), Miss Baird (recitation and musical monologue), Miss Bessie Stott (song), Master J. Taylor (flute solo) and Master R. Walker (cornet eolo). Sister Walker acted as accompanist and Capt. Moore presented the prizes. He congratulated Thelma Mancey on gaming the highest

marks in the school and later in the evening expressed his gratitude to the performers. The .Poppy Patrol of the Winton Girl Guides gave a social evening in the Guide Room on Friday evening to mark the close of the year. The district commissioner presented Brownie Isabel McKenzie with her wings and she flew over to the guides. Games, all kinds of amusing forfeits, competitions and dancing were entered into with great zest and everyone had a really good time. Competitions were won by Misses I. Gilmour and M. Watson, a travelling box of chocolates by Miss Watson, a peanut race by Miss M. Martin, a spot waltz by Misses V. Shaw and H. Cowie, and the most original dance by Misses I. Gilmour and N. Raines (ragtime) (Ist) H. Hamilton and M. Tilley (early Victorian) (2nd), and v Shaw and H. Cowie (Apache) (3rd). Cinnamon bars, a trumpet, whistle, cake of soap and mirror rewarded the winners for their skill in the contests. Supper was dispensed and a very merry evening concluded with the singing of the guide song “Taps.” Among those present were:—Mrs J. Smith Nelson (district commissioner), Misses I. Gilmour (captain), M. Watson, H. Hamilton (lieutenants), M. Martin (brown owl), Joan Harvey and the following guides —lsabel Lindsay, Henie Cowie, Maimie Driscoll, Phoebe Balch, Isabel McKenzie, Jean Nimmo, Dorothy Blackmun, Merville Robertson Jessie Shaw, Jean Russell, Marion Tilley, Effie Tait, Vera Shaw, Nina Raines and Betty Walker. 'lhe Winton Bowling Club farewelled Mrs J. A. Matheson at lhe pavilion on Monday evening. The president, Mr. M. Driscoll, who handed Mrs Matheson a handsome greenstone manicure set, said she had always taken an active interest in the welfare of the club and being one of their best, lady players had represented Southland against Otago. They regretted her departure from the district but wished her the best of good luck in the future. The Hon P. de la Perrelle, Messrs P. Bradley, J. Campbell, J. B. Cowie and Mrs Bradley added a few words of praise. Mrs Matheson thanked the members for the gift and said she would always have very pleasant recollections of her association with them. Supper was dispensed and the remainder of the time spent in a friendly game of euchre. Misses G. Wilson and G. Egerton who have completed their course as probationers at the Winton District High School, each received leather bound volumes of poems. Misses J. Watson and B. Kidd presented the gifts on behalf of the staff and suitable response was made by the recipients. Before severing her connection with the Winton District High School Miss E. Smith was made the recipient of a morocco bound volume of poems. In making the presentation Mr J. D. Cameron referred to Miss Smith’s capabilities as a teacher and to the esteem in which she was held by the staff. Miss Smith replied. During the morning service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday the following members of the Young Worshippers’ League were commended by the secretary, Mr D. Steven, for their attendance at church services in 1928 Isabel Lindsay, Betty Knigbt Maggie Veint, Elena Hogg, Marjorie Anderson, Jessie Calder, Allan Veint, D. Hogg, D. Lindsay, R. Veint, Ronald Horsburgh, Frank Lindsay, Hugh Walker, Eric Cowie, Wynne Anderson, Lloyd Lindsay, Horace Veint (present every Sunday), Henie Cowie, Betty Walker, Bert Lumsden, Geoffrey Horsburgh, Billy Wilson, Cyril Veint (absent one Sunday), Thelma Mancey, E. Gill, Charles McDonald (absent two), Marjorie Scobie, Sylvia Horsburgh, Elliot Hogg (absent three), Doria Gunn. Bill McDonald, F. Kitto Hugh McDonald, Duncan McDonald (absent four), Maud Branks, Marion Tilley, Ruby Balch, Roy Wilson, Jack Wilson (absent five), Effie Tait and Phoebe Balch (absent six).

OTAUTAU NOTES. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs Bradshaw spent the weekend in Riverton. Mrs J. R. McDougall spent a few days with Mr and Mrs J. Price, Invercargill, during the week. Mrs H. H. Twembow, Invercargill, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs John Fisher. Mrs and Miss Ryan and Mrs and Miss Lumsden are spending the holidays at the Rocks. Mrs T. H. Cuppies left on Thursday on a trip to the North Island. Miss Shaw left this morning on a visit to the Taieri. Miss Burns is spending a holiday in Wellington and Miss J. Burns is spending a holiday in Dunedin, and will leave later for Wellington. Miss Finnegan spent a few days in Invercargill as the guest of Mr and Mrs Treeseder. Miss Smellie is spending the holidays at the Rocks, Riverton. Mrs H. A Bone was the guest of Mr and Mrs Hamilton, Invercargill, for a few days. RIVEBTON GOSSIP (From Our Correspondent.) Miss Boldero, Shrewsbury Street, is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Esme Trotter is on a visit to her people. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. C. Mackenzie, South Riverton, leave this week for Stewart Island. Mrs. and Miss L. McKay, of Oamaru, are visiting friends in the south. Mrs. W. Gunnion, South Riverton, is on a visit to friends at Tim aru. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mosley leave shortly for a holiday in the north. Miss Winton is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Mrs. McKenzie, Invercargill, is staying at the Railway Hotel. Mrs. Wilson, Orepuki, spent the weekend in Riverton. Nurse Vuston, of the Wallace Hospital, after a holiday in the Eastern District, has resumed duties. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Bain, Wairio, have taken up residence at the seaside. Nurse Pope and Miss Reeves were present at the concert and dance at Drummond last Friday evening. Mrs. T. Kirk, of Waipahi, who has been staying with her sister (Mrs. Lockett), has returned home. Mrs. J. Shaw; after a visit to her people, Mr. and Mrs. C. Trow, South Riverton, has returned to Invercargill. Miss White, of Gore, is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Fordyce. Mrs. and Miss Ryan, Otautau, are holidaying at the seaside. Miss Southberg left this week for Frankton. Miss Swap is visiting her people at Otautau. Miss Houston has left for Queenstown. Miss Todd is spending a holiday in Invercargill. At the Colac Bay School concert and dance, Riverton was represented by Misses Leader, D. Branks, P. Beer, M. and E. Hopwood. Messrs. J. Weir, K. Fraser and W. McKay. WYNDHAM NOTES {From Our Correspondent.) Mrs T. W. Foster, Timaru, visited Wyndham during the week end. Mrs J. Chaplin, Dunedin, is spending the festive holidays in Wyndham as the guest of her mother Mrs Cunningham, Ferry Road. Miss Molly Grieve, daughter of Mrs D. Grieve, Cardigan Road is visiting Dunedin over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Howes, Christchurch are at present visiting their eon Mr James Howes, Ferry Street. Mrs E. K. Wilson is at present home on annual leave. Mrs H. Wilson, Menzies Ferry accompanied by her daughter Daisy are at present visiting Wanganui. Mrs A. C. Bennett accompanied by her young son, is at present visiting Wyndham, as the guest of her mother Mrs D. Grieve, Cardigan Road. Mrs R. Chalmers, Balclutha, accompanied by her two children is the guest of Mr and Mrs A. A. Wilson Ferry Street. Mr and Mrs G. J. C. Smart and family left during the week for the North Island.

Mr and Mrs C. Werry are holidaying in the North. . Mrs F. Williams and her son Francis are spending dhe festive holidays at the Rocks Riverton. Misses M and K. Stevenson are i spending the Christmas vacation in Timaru. Mrs I. Malcolm and family left during the week for the North on an extended holiday. Miss Veda Kerse, daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Kerse is as present visiting Winton. Miss 0. Stumetz of the Mimihau teaching staff, left bn Wednesday by car for Christchurch. Mr and Mrs R. Wilson, St. Clair, Dunedin, are spending the holidays with their daughter Mrs L. B. Borrow, Balaclava street. Mr and Mrs D. Crawford, Wyndham are spending the Christmas holidays in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs R. Robertson and family are at present visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. Allison, Ferry Street are visiting relations in Western District during the holidays. Miss C. Stewart, Invercargill, will be the guest of Mr and Mrs W. A. Allison jnr. over the, holidays. Misses Hilda Baird, Patricia Malcolm, Leila Rice and Mr Kelvin Traynor, College Pupils are at present visiting their respective homes on annual vacation. Major Rice and Mrs Rice and family are spending the holidays at Riverton. Misses Fleming and Marshall of the Wyndham School Staff and Miss M. Kay of the Menzies Ferry School staff were passengers on the Thursday morning’s North express. Mrs P. H. Jones, Dunedin, is spending the Christmas holidays in Wyndham as the guest of her mother Mrs J. McLauchlan, Ferry Street. Mrs W. Jones, Dunedin, is at present on a visit to Mr and Mrs A. H. Jones, Wyndham. Mr and Mrs A. C. Rowe left Dunedin yesterday, where they intend spending a portion of the holidays. Miss J. Jamie, daughter of Mr and Mm John Jamie, Alexandra, is the gue§t- of Mrs Cunningham, Ferry Street. CHILDREN’S FOOD

To give a child the right food in its early years is of supreme importance. A wellbalanced diet containing the essential ingredients, builds up a strong body with but little tendency to disease; A poor diet, deficient in essentials, cannot build up the muscle, nerve, aijd other tissues that are part of a really sound development. The average child is easy to feed, and has not many tiresome fads and fancies. If these exist, they can be banished or overcome by the exercise of a little tact. It is very important to early insist on proper mastication. Many foods wholesome and nutritious in themselves lose their value, and may even be harmful, if “bolted” or swallowed without being properly chewed. For example, many nursery puddings become more tempting when currants are added. They also become more valuable from the standpoint of health', for currants are very rich in fruit sugar, and that is associated also with valuable mineral salts. These prevent acid conditions in the blood and tissues, and counter-act the effect of the starchy food that of necessity is included in a nursery diet. Now currants swallowed whole or but slightly chewed are of no value to the child’s system, and many produce irritation. These same currants properly chewed release a great quantity of valuable nutriment to the system. For very small children it is advisable either to chop or mince the currants before adding them to the pudding, and this applies also to the plain cakes so much enjoyed by little nursery folks. The importance of fruit in the nursery menu is gradually being recognized, but here, too, a word of warning is needed. The pith and fibre of oranges and grape-fruits should be carefully removed, also the skin and seeds of grapes. CRIMSON ROSE POT-POURRI Gather half a peck of gragrant red rose petals on a dry, sunny day. Put them into a deep bowl or jar of glass or china, sprinkling salt between the layers of petals. Cover the final layer with salt, and leave them for five days, stirring and turning the petals twice a day. At the end of this time the petals should be moist, and you should add about an ounce of cinnamon stick, broken up small, and about three ourices of allspice coarsely powdered. Leave the mixture alone again for a week, only remembering to stir it up thoroughly twice a day. Then mix together one ounce of powdered cloves, one ounce of powdered cinnamon, two grated nutmegs, half a pound of freshly-dried lavender flowers, half an ounce of bruised aniseed, a little very thinly-sliced ginger root, ten grains of musk, and one ounce of allspice. Sprinkle a little of this mixture at the bottom of your pot pourri jar, then add the rose petals in layers, with a sprinkling of the fragrant mixture between each layer. Stir in oil of lavender, of lemon, of rosemary, of verbena, of jasmine, of rose geranium, or of violet keeping to one or two of these, or using several, but only in small quantities. A little rosewater or eau-de-Cologne may also be added at intervals. Shake or stir the mixture once or twice a week and it will last for years. ATTRACTIVE CHAIRS It is possible to make the simplest and least expensive chairs interesting by means of paint, or the flat cushions known as squalls or both. Painting takes some time, because the surface must first be made absolutely clean and smooth; it will then need three coats of paint, and at least a week should elapse between the application of each coat. The flat squab cushions are effective, even in inexpensive materials if the colourings are well chosen. Strong black linen, for instance, may be piped with emerald green or Chinese red if the chairs are painted in the natural colour of the wood. Plain linens in blue, green, orange or red also need a piping of black or a contrasting colour to give them the neat and definite outline which is part of their attraction; and printed linens and cretonnes should be bound or piped with a plain colour for the same reason.

SUMMER SWEETNESS Lavender, rose-leaves, sweet verbena and other similar material saved for its sweetness should be dried gradually, and nexer exposed to the direct rays of the sun. If it is. much of the aroma will be lost at once. The flowers or leaves should be placed between two or three thicknesses of newspaper, and then laid in the sun—not forgetting to put a stone or two on the paper to kop everything from being blown away. Seeds saved for sowing are all the better for drying in the sun. They should be gathered directly there is any sign of the pods bursting and placed in bags made of muslin or very thin, but strong paper. Seed vessels still attached to stalks should be placed in the bags head foremost, the stalks sticking out at the necks of the bags, which are then securely tied. When the seed is sufficiently ripened it can be shaken out into the bag, without untying the latter, and stored in a dry place just as it is, or taken out and placed in match-boxes until it is wanted. Be careful when gathering seed to choose a fine dry day and* to label each bag with the name of the contents or the particular variety.