THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20771, 11 May 1929, Page 20

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

(By

“Drindella.”)

Miss Ethel Morton, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs W. A. Hammond, Russell street.

Mr and Mrs Broadbent and Miss Broadbent left on Friday for their new home in Auckland.

Mrs C. B. Snow, who has been the guest of Mrs A. B. Haggitt, of Dunedin, has returned home.

Mr afad Mrs T. A. Nicholson left by Thursday morning’s express en route to Wellington. , Mr and Mrs A. S. Hogg, of George street, North Invercargill, left this morning on a visit to Wanganui. Miss Joyce E. Drayton,- of Christchurch, is spending her term holidays with Mr and Mrs R. H. Lovatt, Gladstone.

Mrs Tinipany, of Sydney, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Invercargill, left during the week on her return to Australia.

Mrs H. G. Brass, Herbert street, returned last Saturday from Auckland, where she has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs Coppard.

Dr. Rosa Collier left by Sunday night’s express en route to Hawkes Bay. She was farewelled at the station by a representative gathering of citizens. Miss Ivah M. Cran leaves on Sunday’s express for a fortnight in Dunedin, where she will be the guest of Mrs Crosby Smith, formerly of Invercargill. Guests at the Club Hotel during the week included: —Mr and Mrs Martin (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs McPherson (Titnaru), Mr and Mrs McNab, Mrs McLaughlan (Dipton). The engagement is announced of Miss Linda McLennan, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth McLennan, “Riverlea,” Wyndham, to Mr James C. Fraser, of Menzies Ferry.

Mjss Phyllis Sutton, of the staff of the Otago Girls’ High School, arrives th ; s morning to spend the school vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. R. Sutton, Earnslaw street.

Guests at the Grand Hotel during the week included: —The Misses Margaret and Constance Izard (London), Mr and Mrs Speer (Montreal, Canada), Mr and Mrs Thomson (Timaru). The Misses Izard, the, eminent English musicians who gave concerts in Victoria Hall on Monday and Wednesday evening, were entertained by many Invercargill residents. Their hostesses included Mesdames B. W. Hewat, F. D. Morrah, W. W. Millar, S. Brown and Miss Crofts.

Recent guests at “The Hermitage,” Mount Cook, were: —Messrs L. G. Hahn, F. W. McPherson, Mr and Mrs IV. C. Brydon. Miss Agnes Brydon, Christchurch; Dr. and Mrs Vivian, Taumarunui; Mr S. G. Mulqueen, Miss N. Brown, Dunedin; Captain and Mrs Clachan, Masterton; Mr and Mrs G. Washington, Miss Louise Washington, United States; Miss Audrey F. Pilbrow, Miss Winifred Pilbrow, Ashburton; R. Renner, Amsterdam.

Last Saturday Mrs J. R. Sutton gave a delightful children’s party at her home in Earnslaw street in honour of her daughter, Shirley. A tableaux competition caused much interest and was thoroughly enjoyed by the young guests, who included: —Mary Chilwell, Pat Macalister, Joy Copland, Marjorie Pearce, Shirley Owen-Johnston, RayCourtis, Charlotte Ronald, Paddy Stuckey, Joan Butchers, Betty and Sheila Macdonald, Ora Mac Gibbon, Nola Mitchell, Gwynneth Abercrombie, Trixie Edwards, Thora Falkner, Lorna Allot, Beth Hoyles, Billy and Pat Hogg. The Daily Express has the accompanying reference to the young Countess of Seafield: “A very delightful person —she will, if she allows herself to, develop into a real person of this age —is Lady Seafield, who has just returned from a highly enjoyable visit to South Africa. Lady Seafield has original ideas, an original and attractive face, and an original and attractive taste in dress. I had the privilege of announcing recently that Lady Seafield’s celebrated auburn locks had been shorn during her absence from this country. let me hasten to reassure those who read this with apprehension. The result is most becoming.” There were eleven tables for bridge at the Southland Women’s Club on Monday evening. The prize for the highest score was won by Mrs McHugh and the prize for the hidden number by Mrs Ross Burt. A special prize, donated by Mrs W. Macalister, was won by Mrs A. F. Hogg. Those present were: —Mesdames Rose Burt, N. C. Kensington, S. M. Macalister, Boyd, W. S. Todd, H. 0. Stuckey, L. W. Spencer, W. A. Hammond, R. Crawford, W. Handyside, F. A. D. Barclay, B. Basstian, J. D. Shand, F. C. Beere, W. Macalister, T. M. Macdonald, A. E. W. McDonald, P. H. Vickery, A. C. Ford, A. le 11. Hoyles, A. S. Gilkison, A. F. Hogg, J. R. Sutton, J. Macleod, J. A. Waymouth, W. G. Tait, G. McDonald, W. G. Clark, J. Thomson, H. J. .Farrant, C. Campbell, F. O. Mac Gibbon, McHugh. R. S. Mclnnes, A. Owen-Johnston. Misses McLeod, Waymouth, Brodrick, Carswell, McKay, Fynee-Clinton, Perrin, Young.

There was a good attendance of members at the Southland Women’s Club Rooms on Tuesday evening, when the members of the Flay Reading Circle, read St. John Hawkin’s play, “The Cassilis Engagement,” with the following cast: “Mrs Cassilis” — Mrs S. Brown ; “Lady Remenham” —Mrs J. G. Macdonald; “Lady Marchmont” —Mbs Lancaster; “Mrs Herries” —Mrs A. G. Butchers ; “The Rector” —Mrs H. J. Farrant; “Warrington”—Mrs R. S. Mclnnes; “Mrs Borridge”—Mrs A. C. Mac Ewan; “Geoffrey”— Miss E. B. Pay; “Mabel Remenham”—Miss Thelma Mac Ewan; “Ethel Borridge”—Miss Clarice Bailey; chorus —Mrs T. F. Gilkison. Some of those present were: —Mesdames Hackworth, W. Macalister, T. M. Macdonald, W. G. Clark, W. S. Todd, H. O. Stuckey, John Macdonald, D. H. Thomson, F. 0. Mac Gibbon, J. McCrostie, H. R. Gibson, F. J. Robinson, McHugh, IV. A. Hinchey, P. B. Macdonald, J. H. Waymouth, J. Robertson, J. N. Armour, Dalrymple, Collie, R. Taylor, C. E. Watts, C. Campbell, C. S. Longuet, Cutt, A. Derbie, C. C. Mannings, J. R. Sutton, Coghlan, F. C. Beere, W. Johnston, IV. Randle, A. Wilson, P. H. Vickery, Just. Misses Hamilton, T. Young, Pilcher, Manson, Arnold, Cran.

On Saturday May 4, members of the Southland Women Teachers’ Association met at afternoon tea in the “Rosewood” to bid farewell to Dr. Rosa Collier, M.A., School Medical Officer, who'has been transferred to Hawkes Bay, with headquarters at Napier. Miss Baird, -president of the association, in conveying to the guest the best wishes of the teachers for her future, while regretting her departure, stressed the harmonious relations that had existed during the doctor’s eight years in Southland. She thanked her on their behalf for the keen interest taken and for the great help afforded them, especially in the education of parents towards the need of co-operation in maintaining the health of their children. Her ability had also been directed towards the great necessity of aiding the retardate child. Dr. Collier thanked Miss Baird for her kind remarks and the teachers generally for their assistance and interest in her work. Among those present were: Dr. Collier, Nurses Tangney and Richardson, and Miss Hay (Health Department); Misses Baird (president), Murray (secretary), Brown, Frew', Ramsay, Wright, Watson, Salmond, Winning, Speden, Mackay, Melville, Mrs Shand and Mrs Fairbanks.

Miss Molly Burt left on Thursday even ing on an extended holiday visit to Wellington.

Bridge hostesses for the week included Mrs L. B. Rowe, Mrs McHugh and Miss Marjorie Todd. Mrs G. J. Yule and family left to-day for “The Rocks,” where they will spend the school vacation.

Miss M. Collins and Miss S. Rankin leave to-day for Roxburgh, where they will be the guests of Mrs E. Bennets. ■ Mrs R. N. Todd, Avenal, who has been on a holiday visit to Wellington and the West Coast, is expected to return home to-day. Mrs E. Durstan has returned to her home in Wellington after a holiday in Southland, where she was the guest of Mrs T. Paterson, Makarewa. Mr and Mrs J. A. Valentine (New Plymouth) who have jusCreturned from a year in England and on the Continent, were the guests of Mr. Valentine’s sister, Mrs Blair Fell, Rugby Street, last week.Miss Vida M. Barron (Otago University) went to Exeter from Paris to spend the Easter vacation in the Mother Country (says a London correspondent writing on April 5). In Paris she is studying for an examination at the Sorbonne for which she will sit in May. She hopes to visit the Chateau country of the Loire before taking up her studies again in the second week of April. At the conclusion of the Sorbonne session Miss Barron intends to spend a month or more in Heidelberg before travelling further on the Continent. A social afternoon by invitation was given to the mothers and children of the Cradle Roll by the members of the Central Branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union on Tuesday. Miss Smith, president of the branch, presided, and in a short speech, said that she was gratified to find such a good response to the invitations sent out. Mrs A. Mcßean conducted the devotional part of the meeting. Afternoon tea was served and songs were contributed by Mrs J. D. Campbell, Mrs J. T. Macdonald, Mrs Wild and Miss Mavis Thornley. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss Ella Saunders and a recitation by Master Sydney Thornley. An inspiring address was given by the Rev. E. Gardiner on the privilege and responsibilities of motherhood. At the end of the meeting a text card was presented to each child.

A welcome home .was tendered Mr and Mrs A. H. Thompson at their residence, Ringway, on Wednesday evening, when over 100 residents from all parts of the district were present. An enjoyable time was spent with music and dancing. A most successful function came to an end at a late hour with the singing of “For They are Jolly Good Fellows” and “Auld Lang Syne.” At a suitable interval Mr W. Fraser, on behalf of the residents of the district, welcomed Mr and Mrs Thompson and presented them with a wallet of notes. Messrs J. Macßae, C. Macintosh and W. Ireland also spoke, expressing good wishes for their future happiness. During the evening songs were given by Messrs F. Anderson, W. Fraser and G. Fraser. The music for the dancing was supplied byMessrs W. Ireland (drums), F. Anderson (violin), H. Morton (violin) and G. Fraser (piano). Extras were played by Mr W. Fraser (violin). The weather was ideal on Tuesday afternoon, when twenty-two members of the Garden Circle of the Southland Women’s Club motored to Orepuki to present the cup won by this station in the recent competition organized for the beautifying of railway stations in Southland. On the way- the other gardens which had been entered for the competition were visited. The second prize was presented to the Makarewa station, and the third prize to the Riverton station. In the unavoidable absence of the president of the Southland Women’s Club who donated the handsome cup, it was presented to the Orepuki stationmaster by Mrs F. G. Loughnan. Mrs Loughnan afterwards provided afternoon tea for the Garden Circle members and for the station staff. The garden with its neatly cut lawns and beds of bright flowers was very much admired. Those who motored to Orepuki were: —Mesdames F. J. Loughnan, McFarlane, G. I. Moffett, W. Macalister, G. Chewings, J. B. Sale, J. Robertson, R. Taylor, C. Campbell, C. S. Longuet, Edwards, Newth, T. D. Pearce, J. T. Prain, Just, W. Handyside, Ferguson (Arrowtown). Missej Dundas, Brodrick, Young, E. Field, M. Muir. With bowls of bronze, pink and yellow chrysanthemums and marigolds, relieved with autumn tinted leaves, the Reception Room of the Southland Women’s Club was effectively decorated on Tuesday when an afternoon was held in honour of the Mieses Margaret and Constance Izard. The guests were received by the president of the club, after which each was presented with a beautiful bouquet by Mrs. F. D. Morrah. Delightful items were given by Mrs. L. B. Rowe who played as a pianoforte solo a waltz by- Chopin, and by Mrs. B. AV. Hewat who sang “The Williow,” by Goring-Thomas and “The Bitterness of Love.” ■ Late in the afternoon a dainty tea was served.' In addition to the guests of honour, and the President of the club, those present were:— Mesdames F. D. Morrah, E. W. Howorth, B. W. Hewat, J. R. Sutton, J. G. Macdonald, F. A. D. Barclay, E. Abbey-Jones, A. le 11. Hoyles, A. E. 11. Bath, A. F. Hogg, Hackworth, L. B. Hutton, Dalrymple, L. Webb, F. Webb, S. Brown, A. A. Stewart, W. M. L. Sutherland, F. J. Robinson, A. Derbie, C. C. Mannings, D. J. Wesney, W. Randle, D. H. Thomson, W. Bell, A. Wilson, IV. N. Millar, T. M. Rankin, J. F. Lillicrap, T. R. Abercrombie, E. C. Watts, Coghlan, IV. A. Hinchey, A. Cutt, T. H. Robinson, Mi.Mkes Fynes-Clinton, Crofts, K. Hazlett, M. Randle, McKay.

Recent callers at New Zealand House, London were: —Dr H. M. O’Connner, Mrs G. C. W. Morris, Mrs V. JH, Park, Miss Margaret Cuthbertson, Mr A. E. Ware,, Mr E. A. Clements, Mr C. L. Wilson, Misses. H. and P. Dufuar (Auckland), Major A. Green, Miss E. M. Bridges, Miss E. Holmes, Mr and Mrs Kirk, Mrs Knox Gilmer, Miss Neylon, Miss E. D. Esther, Mr E. A. Batt, Mr E. R. Eames, Mr. J. R. Dagger, Mr. J. F. Platt-Mills, Mr and Mrs Wemyss Bear, Mrs A. M. and Miss L. Williamson, Miss A. M. Innes-Jones, Mrs. M. C. and Miss E. Pennifold (Wellington), Miss D. H. Bennett, Lieut.-Commdr. and Mrs R. S. Barker, Mr S. C. Sherrard, Miss E. M. Simpson, Mr F. L. Kay, Mrs E. W. Coop, Mrs H. White, Miss E. Grigg, Mr T. W. C. Tothill, Mrs F. R. Wornall (Christchurch), Rev. and Mrs J. M. Simpson, Mrs M. 8., H. and Miss M. J. Sinclair, Dr. H. Walden Fitzgerald, Mr. F. Halsted (Dunedin), Mr J. Hutchinson, Mr A. M. McClurg, Mr and Mrs C. S. Mrs W. J. and Miss K. M. Geddis, Miss Helen Coleman, Miss L. Williams, Miss E. J. D. Turner, Mrs Pcnnethorne (nee Miller), Mrs W. W. Carlile (Napier), Mr and Mrs O. H. and Miss M. Porriee, Mr C. H. Tripp, Mrs C. N. Orbell (Timaru), Miss M. Lennon, Mr J. B. Johnston (New Plymouth), Mrs J. McGregor, Miss J. and Mr K. Mclllvride, Mrs and Miss Harper (Wanganui), Miss C M. Bunny, Mrs E. J. Riddiford (Lr. Hutt), Mr N. A. and Mr P. S. Byrne (Ross), Miss Norma Campbell (Rotorua), Mr P. H. T. Williams (Paihia), Mrs F. M. Dow (Outram), Miss C. M. Kitcat (Marton), Mr W. D. Lysnar, M.P., Mrs and Miss Lysnar (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs J. M. H. Tripp. Miss P. J. Williams (Geraldine), Mr L. McHardy (Waipawa), Mr and Mrs H. Beresford Maunsell (Masterton), Mrs Mf A. Jacob (Kiwitea), Mr. A. A. Harley .(Nelson), Mr A. L. Turner (Pahiatua), Mr and Mrs H. E. and Miss J. Pacey, Miss Georgina Laurenson (Palmerston N.) Mr Morton Curtis (Ashburton),

The Misses Jessie Tapper and Ruth and Mary Lush, of St. Margaret’s College, Christchurch, returned home last Saturdayevening. Miss M. Witting, Bank of New South Wales, Wellington, who is on a visit, to Invercargill, leaves by Sunday evening’s express for the north. WEDDINGS TRUSLER—WELSH. A pretty wedding was solemnized on April 10 at the Gore Roman Catholic Church, the contracting parties being Miss Elsie Welsh, of Dunedin, and formerly- of Invercargill, and Mr. James Trusler, son of Mrs C. Trusler, Arthurton. The bride who was given away by Mr. J. S. Smith, looked charming in a model frock of white georgette, with French lace caught at the side with a diamond buckle, over an underdress of crepe-de-chene. She wore a veil band embroidered in silver and coronet of orange blossom. Her shower bouquet was of cream roses, asters and maidenhair fern. Miss Mavis Sniith, McNab, attended as bridesmaid and wore a sleeveless frock of heliotrope taffetas, with scalloped hemline, and a posy of silver above each scallop. A lemon mobcap held in place by a band of flowers and silver shoes and stockings completed her toilette. She also carried a shower bouquet similar to that of the bride. Mr. C. Trusler, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. _ Rev. Father O’Shea was the officiating priest. After the ceremony the guests motored to “Park Hill,” McNab, the residence of Mr. and Mrs J. S. Smith, where the wedding breakfast was served in the dining room, which was beautifully decorated with autumn leaves. Mr. Hugh Sniith presided and the usual toast list was honoured. Later the young couple left by car on their honeymoon, the bride wearing an Egyptian brown georgette frock and red fox furs, with grey coat, hat, and shoes to tone.

UREN—NICHOLSON. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of the bride’s parents “Ferrydale,” Waikaka, on Wednesday, April 24, when Jeanie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Nicholson, was married to Mr. J. Uren, of Fruitlands, son of Mrs Uren, Lochiel. Rev. M. A. Gow performed the ceremony and the bride who was given away by her father wore a dainty white crepe-de-chene frock, bridal veil arranged mob cap style, with a coronet of orange blossom, she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, cosmos and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Mabel Nicholson who wore a pretty dress of coral pink silk celanese with a coronet to tone, she carried a handsome bouquet of pink cosmos and asparagus fern. Mr. A. R. Nicholson, brother of the bride was best man. Mr. and Mrs Uren motored to Gore, leaving by express for the north where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a model frock of bois-dc-rose rep; with a smart hat, shoes and stockings to tone. KILBY—JONES. A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday, March 27, when Muriel Caroline, third daughter of Mr and Mrs A.| H. Jones, Menzies Ferry, was married to Henry John, second son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Kilby, of Wellington (formerly of Invercargill). The Rev. J. E. Adams, of Wyndham, officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a sleeveless frock of ivory georgette inlet with bands of silver lace. Her handsomely embroidered veil was arranged with a coronet of orange blossom. She wore silver shoes and stockings to tone and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of lily auratum, roses and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by Miss Jean Cardno, of Dunedin, who wore a becoming frock of pale green georgette trimmed with beige lace and shoes and stockings to match. She wore a picture hat trimmed with tiny flowers and her bouquet was of bronze chrysanthemums. Miss Phvllis Jones, sister of the bride, was second bridesmaid and wore a frock of apricot georgette made with a tight fitting bodice, the skirt being trimmed with tiny georgette frills. She also wore a picture hat and shoes and stockings to match and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Mr V. Macwilliams, of Winton, carried out the duties of best man and Mr W. H.

Jones, brother of the bride, was groomsman. After the ceremony 60 guests were entertained at the Federal Tea Rooms and were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a frock of beige satin, silk coat and hat to match and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums.

The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a sunshine fox fur, to the bridesmaids gold wristlet watch and gold armlet. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a travelling rug-, to the best man a pocket wallet and groomsman a set of xylonite brushes. The young couple left later for the north on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a smart tailored costume of blue, beige close fitting felt hat and shoes and stockings to match. Mr and Mrs Kilby have taken up residence in Winton. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL BANQUET HELD. The tenth annual dinner of the Southland Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association was held in the Federal Tea Rooms on Thursday evening Miss G. Bath, president of the association, presided. Year by year this function has been increasing in popularity, and despite the unfavourable weather there waa a large attendance of members, all of whom made good use of ■the opportunities, for reviving old memories and relating anecdotes of interest. That the Girls’ High School Jubilee held at the beginning of the year has stimulated interest in the association was proved by the increase in numbers of the older exrpupils of the school present at the banquet. After the loyal toast had been honoured, the chairwoman in her introductory remarks welcomed Miss Chatterton and Miss Sim, representatives of the Gore Ex-Pupils’ Association. She also welcomed the new members whom she hoped would interest themselves in the work of the association. The membership was a little larger than last year and she hoped that the coming season would be most successful. At the annual meeting, Miss Bath continued, a decided difference had been made in the office-bearers. Miss E. B. Pay had retired from the office of president which' she had held during 1923, 1927 and 1928, but was still a committee member. Miss Violet Roscow and Miss Stella Price, who had been energetic committee members for a number of years had retired. Miss Violet Roscow had been elected a vice-president. On behalf of the committee who. desired to express their appreciation of the services rendered by the members, Miss Bath presented Miss E. B. Pay and Miss Roscow with gold association badges and Miss Price with a crystal powder bowl, with silver top suitably inscribed. The three members expressed appreciation of the honour accorded them. The toast of “The School Staff” was proposed by Miss E. B. Pay, who said that on such an occasion there was always the tendency to look backwards. Time dimmed the memory and blurred the details but on the other hand time enabled ex-pupils to realize what they owed to the teachers, whose influence would help them always to live up to the traditions of the old school. The following response to the toast written by Miss M. Samuel, Lady Principal of the Girls’ High School, was then read by Mrs A. Derbie: Dear Fellow-members of the 5.G.H.5.0.G.A., I must apologize for my absence from the dinner this evening; the last week of our school term has claims on my time that I cannot lay aside, or z even postpone. There is no need, for instance, to remind you of the grave importance of term reports. There may be some of you here who still treasure in lavender, perhaps, or even tears, those records of your early efforts. Though I cannot be present on this occasion, I am pleased to share the memory of that earlier function when we all met to celebrate the school’s fiftieth birthday. The staff of your school send you their best wishes for a very merry time this evening and many happy returns, Yours sincerely, Margaret Samuel. In proposing the toast of “Absent Friends,” Mrs J. S. Robbie, said that there tyere many members of the association, who instead of being “Absent” should be “present” friends —girls who had lost interest in the doings of the association and the old school. It would be an excellent idea if something could be done to arouse their enthusiasm. School memories of absent friends, Mrs Robbie continued, were mellowed by time and distance. Their memories of happy days were probably much greener than those of others who were able to discuss them at any time. In conclusion, Mrs Robbie recounted numerous amusing incidents of school life. The following reply to the toast, written by Miss Gladys McKenzie, was read by the secretary, Miss I. Mitchell:— Members of the 0.G.A., It is my nrivilege once again to comply with a request from your committee to respond to the toast of “Absent Friends” at , your annual reunion. To my sorrow I am j finding the old adage practice makes perfect is not the truism we regard it—it appears to me that each time I attempt to answer this toast the task is a little more difficult—but perhaps this should be for as ! time goes on your band of. absent friends j becomes increasingly greater and the task r of representing them a more weighty one. t This has been a red letter year in the j annals of S.G.HJS. in that it has witnessed the celebration of our school jubilee. The f roll of absent friends on that occasion was

a very lengthy one but I assure you that your doings were eagerly noted and that copies of Southland papers found themselves in strange comers when the post had finished with them. And these are the results 01 our musings: That absent friends the world over desire to thank those who worked tor the success of the jubilee. We deeply appreciated their labours. Perhaps it is hardly fair to differentiate when there were so many energetic workers but those of us who are O.G.A. members desire personally to add our mede of praise and tender our thanks to our ex-president, Miss Ella Fay. Wo heartily endorse the committee’s action in electing her a life member o S.G.H.S.O.G-A. and sincerely trust she will enjoy her privilege for very many years to come. , ... Wo have much pleasure in bringing to your notice this evening the latest honour which has come the way of one of our number—the conferring of the degree of Dr. of Literature on Mrs McDiarmid, of the Sudan United Mission. It is not so very many years ago that Mrs McDiarmid opened her first native school and it speaks volumes for the enthusiasm with which she must have carried out her work that her enorts have been attended with such success. V e join you in offering her heartiest congratulations. . , In conclusion we offer you the best wishes of absent friends for your success m t e battle of life. . . We have to thank you all most sincerely for honouring us on your toast list to-nign-and for rivi™ us the opportunity of sending you a message. We wish you a .most enjoyable reunion and trust that the associa ion will be most successful in all its uiKierta -- ing during the next year. The toast of “Our Married Members wa&. proposed by Miss V. Jamieson 4 who explained that although women had entered every career they performed their most important work in the home. In reply Mrs J. N. Armour said that she was pleased to see more and more married members becoming interested in the association every year. At one time it was thought that secondary education was not necessary for girls but the High School had proved that it could train girls to be good housekeepers and homemakers, in addition to preparing them for other careers. In conclusion Mrs Armour wished the association every success and hoped that the members whether married or single would be true to the ideals of the. school. The toast of “Kindred Associations” was proposed by Mrs W. Johnston and replied to by Miss Sim, of the Gore High School Old Students’ Association. The toast of “Mr Charles Gray” was also honoured during the evening. Mr Gray had proved himself willing to assist the association upon numerous occasions.

Much of the success of the evening was due to the following performers, who gave musical items which were very much appreciated:—Mrs Hamilton, Mass Crofts, Miss M. McKenzie, Miss Winifred Thom, Miss L. McCurdy, Miss A. Brookesmith. Miss Crofts also acted as accompaniste.

GIRL GUIDE NOTES

(By “Tenderfoot.”) A jumble sale will be held in the Sylvan Bank Sunday School next Wednesday. Will anyone who can help with suitable donations ring 1283, and they will be called for. St. Andrew’s Company. Last Saturday afternoon, the St. Andrew’s Girl Guide Company and Brownie Pack invited their mothers and friends to afternoon tea, and to be present at an enrolment ceremony. Both Mrs J. G. Macdonald (Provincial Commissioner), and Mrs A. T. McCaw (District Commissioner), were present. Mrs Macdonald enrolled four guides and two committee members, and Mrs McCaw seven Brownies. In addition, four guides received their second-class badge, three guides their third year service stars, two guides their second year sen-ice stars, and five guides their first year service stars. One new recruit was also present. After the ceremony, afternoon tea was dispensed by some of the older guides, the company then entertained their guests with songs and games. A novel competition is being held in this company, and may, perhaps, inspire other companies with similar ideas. Each patrol is given a doll, each member of the patrol making a separate garment. A prize is then given for the best dressed doll. Sewing Test. Quite a number of samples have been received for the Lady Alice Fergusson Sewing Test. These, are to be judged by Mrs J. T. Prain and Mrs Brookesmith. Unfortunately the results would not be obtained in time for this week’s column, but they will appear for sure next week. Four individual prizes will be awarded, one for buttonholing, one for plain stitching, one for fancy work stitching, and for knitting. In addition a prize, taking the form of flag eords, will be awarded to the company gaining most points. The Bronze Medallion. Two Guides from St) John's Company, Nancy and Fay Basstian passed at the Municipal Baths last Monday the test for the Bronze Medallion awarded by The Royal Life Saving Society. These Guides passed the examination for Elementary and Proficiency Certificates some time ago and completed the final test last Monday. The certificate reads:—‘Tor Knowledge of rescue, releasing oneself from the clutch of the drowning also ability to render aid in resuscitating the apparently drowned.”