THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 20963, 21 December 1929, Page 20

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

(By

“Drindella”).

Mrs C. S. Ijonguet leaves on Monday on a short visit to Dunedin. Miss Isohel Spencer left on Monday on a holiday visit to Queenstown. Mrs J. F. Thom and Miss Winifred Thom left on Tuesday for Gisborne. 'Mr and Mrs W. Handyside left on Thursday on a visit to Queenstown. Mr and Mrs G. McNab, of Dipton, have been guests at the Club Hotel. Miss Jessie Corkill, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs F.’M. Corkill, Gala street. Mr and Mrs Tresize, ‘ with their small daughter, leave this morning for Stewart Island. Mrs A. G. Butchers leaves from Bluff by the Maheno to-day on a holiday visit to Melbourne. Mr and Mrs F. J. Robinson, Lees street, intend spending the Christmas holidays at Lake Hawea. Mr and Mrs H. F. Drewe and family are spending the Christmas holidays at “The Rocks.” The Misses Perrin, Leet street, are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays at The Rocks. Mr and Mrs G. W. Hayden left by yesterday afternoon’s express for Dunedin and Roxburgh on holiday. Mrs G. M. Polson and family left on Friday morning to spend their summer vacation at Darfield, Canterbury. Mrs J. T. Praia left on Wednesday en route to Masterton, where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs Irving. Mrs F. A. Webb and family left on Wednesday en route to Auckland, where they will spend part of the summer vacation. Miss Mary Webb was hostess at bridge at her home in Albert street on Monday evening in honour of Miss Cartwright, of Timaru. Mrs W. H. King, “Tynrec,” Chapman street, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs Swale, “Pakeho,” Limehills, during last week-end. Mr and Mrs A. E. Wells, with their two daughters, left on Thursday morning for Auckland on’ a visit to Mrs Welks’ mother, Mrs Ferguson. Mrs Cleghorn, who was the guest of Mrs R. N. Todd for the re-union of Southland ex-pupils of Archerfield College, returned to Dunedin on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs John Hunt, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs W. E. Hunt, Waitoru, Wallacetown, left by motor last Sunday, on their return to Wanaka. Mr and Mrs I. Costello, of America, who arrived by the Manuka at Bluff on Monday, and were guests at the Grand Hotel, left for the North by the express on Thursday. Miss Cartwright, of Timaru, who is visiting Mrs Leonard Webb, Gladstone, was the guest of Major and Mrs Bond at “Dunrobin” Station for a few days during the week. The Misses Claire and Nancy Watt, who have been spending a holiday with Mrs A. H. Ma'ckrell, Duke street, returned to Christchurch by Tuesday evening's express. Mrs Basil Wilson was hostess at afternoon tea at the “Mary Elizabeth” on Thursday, in honour of Mrs A. Owen-John-ston, who leaves early in February, on a tour of England and the Continent. Mrs Nisbet, who visited Invercargill for the first re-union of Southland ex-pupils of Archerficld College, was the guest of Mrs Quayle, Morton Road, and left on Tuesday on her return to Dunedin.

Miss E. M. Stout, w-ho is on the teaching staff of the Clyde Girls’ Grammar School, Woodend, Melbourne, arrived at Bluff by the Manuka on Monday, and is spending the summer vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs W. A. Stout, Filleul street. Mrs T. A. Nicholson, who left by the express on Wednesday afternoon to attend the breaking-up ceremony of St. Hilda’s College, Dunedin, returned to Invercargill by the express last, night. She was accompanied by her daughter, Miss Nancy Nicholson. Mrs Danskin was hostess at a delightful afternoon tea on Tuesday, December 17, at the “Rosewood” Tea Rooms in honour of Dr. C. A. W. Anderson, School Medical Officer, who left this morning for Napier. Hie guests were: —Dr. C. A. W. Anderson, Mesdames Armour. Dorman, Reidy, Service and Sinclair, Miss Hay and Nurse Tangney. Yesterday morning Miss Louisa Shenpard was farewelled on the eve of her approaching marriage by her class children and the staff of the Middle School. After a morning tea. a travelling companion was presentea to her by Mr Steadman, who paid complimentary reference to her work as a teacher and wished her all future success and happiness.

Recent guests at the WTiite Star Hotel, Queenstown, include: —Mr J. R. Jones. Mr A. Tarlton. Ixindon; Mr If. H. Palmer. New York; Mr H. Moir, Miss M. Moir, Sydney; Mr and Mrs J. H. Phillips, Mr E. M. Hodson, Western Australia; Mr J. H. IN-cne, Palmerston North; Mr J. Wood, Wellington; Mr and Mrs Farrell, Ashburton; Mr and Mrs Hagon. Waihola; Mr J. Thornton, Mr A. Hume, Glenorchy; Mr R. B. Tennent, Mr A. Cameron, Mr G. A. Holmes, Dunedin.

Recently, Miss M. Packwood, an exchange teacher from England now on the staff ot Waihopai School, was entertained by the members of the Southland Branch of the Women Teachers’ Association at afternoon tea in the Mary Elizabeth Lounge. Miss Packwood, after being welcomed by Miss M. Baird (president) delighted her audience by relating many of her experiences in schools in the Homeland. Among those present were Misses Packwood, Baird, Murray, Murphy, Wright, Salmond, Falconer, Pay, Cockerill, Prendergast, Mrs Johnston.

Mr and Mrs G. Oliver (Dunedin) and Miss Koa Oliver are back in London after spending about three months on the Continent (says a London correspondent writing on November 15). During this time Miss Oliver was studying the pianoforte at the Conservatorc of Music at Fontainebleu under the famous master, Mons. Philipp, and she received the diploma granted to the leading six pianists without examination. Mr and Mrs Oliver travelled through Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, Belgium and Holland. With their daughter they will be returning to New Zealand by the Orient Lino at the beginning ot February.

On Friday afternoon, Miss Mary Baird, Infant Mistress of the Middle School, entertained a number of friends at a "China” Tea in honour of Miss Louisa Sheppard who is shortly to be married. The Rosewood Lounge was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Musical items were given by Mrs E. K. Mills and Miss Nita Baird, whilst a -unique competition was won by Mrs E. K. Mills. After a bouquet of roses had been presented to Miss Sheppard, the parcels containing the china gifts were opened. Miss Baird conveyed the good wishes of all present to the honoured guest and wished her joy, health and happiness in her new sphere. Miss Sheppard suitably acknowledged the honours conferred upon her. Among those present were: Mesdames Sheppard, Kettlewell, Steadman, Hinton, Mills, Preston! Baird, Misses Sheppard, Kettlewell, Nita Baird, Murray, Mabson, Brewster, Smith, Woods, Murphy, Watson, Gutzwitz, Falconer, Henderson, Melvin, Morton.

Mrs A. G. Seddon, Herbert street, leaves this morning for Auckland. Mrs F. C. Beere, Ness street, has returned from a visit to Lake Hawea. Mr and Mrs C. B. Broad and family leave on Tuesday for The Rocks. Dr and Mrs Frank Dunlop, of Dunedin, leave to-day for Stewart Island. Miss Dorothy Sutton, ’’The Willows,” was the guest of Mrs Hackworth during the week. Mr and Mrs J. E. Bews and Miss Edith Bews left by motor for Geraldine yesterday morning. Miss Lester left by the express on Wednesday afternoon to spend part of her vacation at Dunedin. Mrs Dudman and Miss Dudman intend spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in Morrinsville. Mr and Mrs W. Bell, Don street, leave on Sunday on an extended holiday to Te Anau and Queenstown. Mr and Mrs F. C. Rowley and family and Miss Goodman are spending the Christmas holidays at Otatara. Mrs Gordon of Timaru, with her small son, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs Chisholm, of Lome. Mrs John MacPherson, Dunedin, and her daughter, Mrs Smith-Morton, Oamaru, are the guests of Miss Brodrick, Avenal. Miss Alexander, of Christchurch, arrives in Invercargill to-night, and will be the guest of Mrs E. W. Howorth, Duke street. ,Mr and Mrs L. R. Lopdell leave this morning by car for Awaka, where they intend spending the Christmas and New Year holidays. Miss Rose Hinchey, of the nursing staff of the Southland Hospital, left by the express on Sunday to take up her duties at the Gore Hospital. Mr and Mrs L. W. Spencer and Mr Tom Spencer and Mr and Mrs E. A. Nichol, of Bluff, intend spending the Christmas holidays camping at Lake Manapouri. Mrs F. M. Corkill was hostess at afternoon tea at her home in Gala street on Thursday in honour of her guests, Miss Ellaline Bell and Miss Jessie Corkill. Miss Rene Nicol, “Riverview,” Gore, who has spent the past six months with her grandmother, Mrs L. D. Nicol, Auckland, returned to Gore by last Saturday evening’s express. Mrs T. F. Macdonald entertained a number of her friends at her home in Grey street on Wednesday morning, in honour of her guests, Mrs Walter Young and Miss Dorothy Young, of London. Mrs Walter Young and Miss Dorothy Young, of London, who were the guests of Mrs T. F. Macdonald, Grey street, Gladstone, for a few days during the week, returned to Dunedin by car yesterday. Miss Nancy Loughnan, who is a student at the Gracia School of Music, Potts Point, Sydney, arrived at Bluff by the Manuka on Monday and is spending the summer vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs F. J. Loughnan, Gala street. Mrs Tennant, of Wellington, and Miss Bessie McGregor, of Mt. Linton, Mrs Roxburgh, Castlerock, and Mrs J. A. C. MacKenzie, Riverton, visited Invercargill last week, and to attend the Archerfield Old Students’ re-union. Madame Winnie Fraser, of Oamaru, who was soprano soloist in “The Messiah,” was the guest of Miss Stead during her short visit to Invercargill. Miss Mary Pratt, contralto soloist in “The Messiah,” was a guest at the Cecil Hotel. Miss E. McGearty, of Fortrose, Mr J. McGearty, of Wallacetown, and the Misses J. and N. Hardie, of Duke street, Invercargill, who left by the Manuka on Monday on a holiday visit to Australia, returned to Invercargill on Wednesday. Mrs Percy Sargood (Dunedin) arrived in England at the end of September (says a London correspondent, writing on November 15), and spent October near Aidershot, where her son-in-law, who is in the Royal Engineers, was then stationed. He is now in London for six months. Mrs Sargood is greatly enjoying her stay. Last Saturday evening was the occasion of the first local Archerfield Old Girls’ Reunion when about thirty ex-pupils met In the club rooms to welcome Mrs Nisbet and Mrs Cleghorn. It was decided that owing to the large number of old girls resident in Southland it would be much better if an Invercargill branch of the association was formed. An enthusiastic meeting was held and the following executive elected — President, Kathleen Anderson; vice-presi-dent, Ruth Quayle; secretary, Marjory Ott; treasurer, Marjorie Todd; committee, Lulu Henderson, Kitty Hazlett and Phyllis Drewe. The remainder of the evening was purely social and a happy time was spent renewing old acquaintances and friendships. Enjoyable items were given by Phyllis Drewe, Jessie Copland and Berys Macdonald, and two competitions caused much amusement. Church parade was held at First Church on Sunday morning, and this also was well attended. It Is hoped that by forming a separate branch the old girls will be able to keep in touch more easily with one another, and the holding of an annual reunion should do much to stimulate interest in Archerfield and school matters. Those who attended the re-union were Mesdames Nisbet, Cleghorn, Quayle, Binney, Mackenzie,' Tennant, Roxburgh; Misses K. Anderson, L. Henderson, S. Hogg, J. Hogg, B. McGregor, E. Mackenzie, M. Kennedy, M. Todd, K. Hazlett, K. 'Wilson, M. Lawson, J. Copland, J. Curow, M. Gilkison, E. Masters, M. Ott, P. Drewe, M. Shand, P. Shand, T. Mac Ewan, B. Macdonald, M. Thomson. | The Federal Tea Rooms presented a gay ; scene on Monday evening when a jubilee ; dinner was given to the staff of Thomson ■ and Beattie's in honour of the sixtieth anI niversary of the firm. Bowks of many colour- ! ed flowers and the bright frocking of the guests added greatly to the picturesque setting. Some of those present were:—Mrs John Thomson (black chenille georgette and bridge coat) ; Mrs Rodan Thomson (tea rose georgette) ; Mrs Hale (floral georgette trimmed beige) ; Mrs A. Paterson (floral georgette) ; Mrs Mcßumey (navy georgette) ; Mrs J. Wills (black georgette and pink shawl) ; Misses Molly Thomson (apple green georgette); Beth Thomson (printed ninon with cape collar) ; Butler (floral satin) ; Hughes (black georgette) ; Stroud (lemon taffetas and green lace) ; E. Thomson (primrose and turquoise blue georgette) ; W. Aspray (needle run lace over blue taffetas) ; A. Swale (saxe beaded georgette) ; A. Bell (pink taffetas) ; E. Anderson (rose beige georgette) ; Martin (apricot silk velvet and georgette) ; Muir (pale pink georgette and beige lace with bridge coat) ; Robinson (shell pink chenille and georgette) f Mitchell (blue taffetas and silver lace with wine chenille bridge coat); Anthony (apricot chenille and georgette with uneven hem line) ; Fraser (green satin relieved with frills of georgette) ; Dawson (pink crcpe-de-chene and shadow lace); Holmes (flame velvet and georgette) ; R. Ball (moonlight taffetas and silver lace) ; E. Woods (floral rayon georgette) ; Hardiman (floral ninon) ; Cassidy (black beaded georgette); Mullen (apricot silk lace); Officer (pink crepe-de-chene) ; C. Woods (lemon crepe-de-chene, printed in modernistic design) ; Burley (green celanese) ; Betteridge (printed satin) ; Gorinsky (lavender crepe-de-chene) ; McKenzie (rose crepe-de-chene); V. Dyer tangerine tulle peaked skirt with tinsel bodice); L. McKenzie (apple green crepe-de-chene with frilled uneven skirt) ; L. Nelson (black taffetas relieved with gold) ; M. Smith (black crepe-de-chene with bodice of georgette) ; R. Fleming (jade green crepe-de-chene with uneven hem line); C. Fowler (pale blue taffetas with scalloped effect).

Mr and Mrs John Johnston are leaving by motor for Queenstown on Monday morning. Miss Nancy Wilkinson, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs G. St. V. Keddell, Grey street, Gladstone. Mrs J. MacDonald, of Dundein, will spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs 0. W. H. Strettell. Mrs Horace Macalister and family and Miss Gladys Gray, of Christchurch, leave this morning for Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs John McNaught, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs McNaught’s mother, Mrs McQueen, Dalrymple Road. Miss Ellaline Bell, of Wellington, who has been spending a holiday with Mrs F. M. Corkill, Gala street, has returned north. Mrs G. Chewings left on Thursday morning en route to Auckland, where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. F. H. Mitchell. Mrs R. Sise, who has been visiting hei sister, Mrs F. I). Morrah, Gladstone, returned to Dunedin by Wednesday afternoon's express. Mr and Mrs W. Hinchey and family left by motor on Monday for Queenstown where they are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays. Mr and Mrs W. D. Hunt, of Wellington, who were the guests of Mr and Mrs W. Et Hunt, Waitoni, Wallacetown, for the Royal Show, returned north last Saturday. Miss Hilda Matheson, of Melbourne, who arrived at Bluff by the Manuka on Monday, was the guest of Mrs W. Ewart, Don street, and left by the express for Dunedin yesterday afternoon. A very pleasant afternoon tea was given on Thursday, December 19, in the ‘ l Mary Elizabeth” Tea Lounge by members of the Southland Women Teachers’ Association, to farewell Dr. Anderson, School Medical Officer for Southland, who is leaving for Hawkes Bay. Miss Baird, president of t.he association, in presenting the guest with a beautiful bouquet of roses, wished her every happiness in the future. Occasion was taken to bid farewell to Miss Ramsay, who is retiring from the profession and Miss Murray, in presenting to her a bouquet of roses, spoke of her long and faithful service as a member of the association, and wished her a long and happy life during her leisure. Those present were Dr K. Anderson, Misses Baird, Falconer, Murphy, Mur-

ray, Wright, Salmond, Ramsay, Melville, Paton, Cockerill, Pay, Jones, Holdsworth, Mitchell, Smith, Christie, Prendergast, Spillane (2), Doogin, Brown, McDougall, McDonald, Packwood, Mrs Johnston, Nurses Tangney and Richardson and Miss Hay, Health Department, Nurses Kirkpatrick and Snell, of the Dental Clinic and Sister Wright and Miss Taylor. THE AMERICAN GRADUATE COLLEGE LIFE IN THE STATES. MISS JOAN HOGG INTERVIEWED. That American colleges differ greatly from those of England and New Zealand is the opinion of Miss Joan Hogg, who has recently returned from America, where she studied landscape gardening and greenhouse work. Miss Hogg was a student at the Women’s Horticultural College at Ambler four miles from Philadelphia, where she took her diploma. The chief point of difference, she explained, when in conversation with a Times reporter during the week, was that a course at an American college was short but intensive. It took two years to gain a diploma of horticulture in America and in England it would probably take four. The college at which Miss Hogg studied was under the control of a Women's Horticultural Society and was essentially practical in its training. All of the students wore knicker-bockers and smocks of linen and during the summer months their skins acquired a healthy tan from work in the open. “The pupils were trained to supervise, and for that reason, they learned to drive a tractor, to manage a plough and to perform manual tasks such as pruning, not because they anticipated qualifying as labourers,” Miss Hogg added, “but in order that they should have a thorough knowledge of the work of the men under their supervision.” The New Zealand girl found life at the college great fun. The ages of the students ranged from 18 to 40 and most of them had graduated from other colLges. There were very few rules and the pupils were allowed plenty of free time which, as quite 80 per cent of the girls owned cars, was profitably and enjoyably spent in visiting places of interest.

Miss Hogg was astonished at the keenness of the American women to learn all that they could. Many of the married women were particularly interested in gardening and an annual summer school held especially for their benefit was attended by students from Virginia and the southern States and indeed from all parts of the country. During the month they spent at the college they received instruction which was of great assistance to them in the management of their estates, and a knowledge of marketing which was invaluable to them in their duties as housewives.

The average American woman’s idea ot the value of money and her air of command which enabled her to get just what she wanted in hotels and from shop assistants, was a source of amazement to the New Zealand student. Even very young girls hart an awe-inspiring knowledge of finance and the Stock Exchange and wasted no time m choosing exactly the goods they required from the largest shops. “Inexperienced New Zealanders would be so flustered that they would pay ridiculous prices for things they had not intended purchasing when they entered the store,” Miss Hogg remarked. “Probably it is that sure knowledge of herself and her businesslike methods which makes the American tourist such a good traveller and so capable of finding her way about strange countries. It is certainly that grip of essentials, combined with a thirst for knowledge which has led her into the business world and has enabled her to obtain an equal footing with men. Girls are given great opportunities and many of them are holding responsible positions in spite of keen competition. “Every American girl strives to educate herself well and it is quite common for students to work their way through college. At the Horticultural College two students waited at table in order to obtain sufficient money for their fees. Other college graduates frequently take temporary positions as shop assistants or waitresses during vacations, sometimes simply for the fun of it, but more frequently in order to gain first .hand knowledge of working conditions. It is so frequently done that, no one takes any notice and it is not considered in the light of putting one’s pride in one’s pocket. It would probably be more difficult, in England or New Zealand, but I do not. see why girls in both countries should not follow the lead of the Americans in that respect.” Returning to the subject of her work, Miss Hogg said that the old idea of building a house and considering the garden afterwards was quite extinct in America although it still prevailed in England and to a greater extent in Nev; Zealand. In America, houses and gardens were planned togcthei, and it was possible to obtain a new house with the grounds carefully laid out. The idea had been employed by Dr Woodward, a retired physician, who owned property in one of the suburbs of Philadelphia. He had built several houses in the French chateau style and the gardens for each had been planned by a girl graduate from a Horticultural College who supervised the labours of a large number of workmen. In England. Miss Hogg had seen only one. home in which the American plan had been adopted. Much, she considered, could be done towards developing the small suburban type of garden in New Zealand. The country offered wonderful scope and New Zealand people, she knew from experience, .loved their gardens. Miss Hogg has not yet decided where she will continue her work. America offers greater opportunities but she would rather settle in her own beautiful country, with the object of making parts of it still lovelier. ;

GOKE CHAT. (From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs R. B. Bannerman and family are at “The Rocks,” Riverton, where they have a house for the holidays. Mr and Mrs W. Gee are spending Christmas at Queenstown. Miss McHutcheson is spending the vacation at Dunedin and Timaru. Mr and Mrs G. Conolly and Mr and Mrs E. J. Crosbie have returned from their trip to Lake Manapouri and Queenstown. Mr and Mrs A. L. Dolamore are on a motoring trip to Nelson. Mrs J. A. Blaikie and Miss K. Blaikie have returned from Christchurch accompanied by Miss Blaikie (Wanganui) who is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents. Mr and Mrs T. L. Piller are spending the holidays at Kaka Point. Miss Sawers (Dunedin) is on a visit to her sister, Mrs J. M. Boyne, Devon street. Mrs J. E. Rogers, who went to Christchurch to attend the break-up at Rangi Ruru College has returned home accompanied by Miss Molly Rogers. Mr and Mrs E. C. Selby are spending some weeks at Roxburgh. Miss Harper (Nelson) is the guest of Mrs J. Harper, Denton street. Mr and Mrs E. Lyttle and family (Christchurch) are spending the holidays with Mrs T. Landels, Charlton. Miss S. Wylie has left for Napier. The Gaiety Hall was gaily decorated witn Oriental poppies on Friday evening of last week when Mesdames W. Kirk and J. Brown gave a delightful bridge party in honour of Mrs D. Dunham. Among those present were Mesdames T. McMath (Riversdale), j. A. Brown, J. M. Boyne, C. Lillie, F. Wallis, J. A. Edwards, R. B. Bannerman, F. Scott, A. J. Hawke, W. McAra, H. Qswin, A. A. Mac Gibbon, T. L. Piller, W. Williams, R. Aitken, A. B. Caverhill, A. F. Houston, J. Aitken, F. Wallis Jnr., Valentine, F. V. Piper, Misses Gibbs and MoMath (Riversdale).

GIRL GUIDE NOTES Rangers. Members of the Central and St. John’s Ranger Packs paid a visit to Lome Farm last Tuesday evening. They were accompanied by their Ranger captains and Mrs J. G. Macdonald, Provincial Commissioner, and were motored to Lome by members

of the Rotary Club. The Rangers took presents for the inmates and delighted them with guide songs. These girls have certainly learned that true happiness comes from giving happiness to others. Their ordinary meetings will resume in the second week of February 1930. During the holidays members of both companies will, I am sure, carry out the principles of Guiding as carefully as when they are attending their meetings.

Ranger Play. Those Rangers who are candidates for the book-lovers’ Badge, recently performed the Forest Scenes from “As You Like It," in the garden of Mrs M. Mitchel’s residence in Leet Street. In spite of the fact that they were forced to move inside because of the rain, the performers acquitted themselves very well and the examiner was pleased with the work. The written work of the candidates has not yet been examined.

A Brownie Story. The following story was sent in by Mrs Fretwell, Brown Owl of Central Pack, who writes that she arranged it for her Brownies and they were so much interested in it that she thought other Brownies might like to read it. Here it is:— HOW BROWNIES CAME TO BE. Away in the midst of the bush, on a tiny mound grew some toadstools. Here lived some tiny woodland Brownies. They wore little brown coats and brown pantellets which came to a point over their toes, and on their heads were brown peaked caps. They were all chattering together and one called Busyhands was complaining that he had nothing to do and was looking very woebegone. Jingletoes who was sitting on the top of one of the toadstools, said, “Why are you so unhappy, Busyhands, and why can’t you find something to do?” “It is like this,” replied Busyhands, “These mortals who pass this way, they are so dense and stupid, I have tried to help them and they don’t seem to understand or see me. Just a short time ago I heard one saying he wanted to find a certain fern and I dashed off and pointed to the very one he wanted, but it was no use, I could not make him understand. To-day a boy come looking for a robin’s nest, he said he saw the robin flying around and just wanted to [>ecp at her eggs. He was not going to touch them so I pointed to the branch and told him where to find the nest, but as usual he couldn’t get any message. Now I feel I can't be bothered trying any more to help the.se Mortals, so I don’t think I will,” he said angrily. “Well, dear Busyhands, I can sympathise with you,” said Jingletoes, “I find things much the same. Some time ago, some tiny Mortals were roaming through here, and as they had never been this way before, I hopped along and found the path for them. Try as I would I could not get them to follow me. They just went their own foolish way and presently got caught in the lawyers and brambles and were soon in great distress with torn clothes and sore and bleeding hands.” “I really don't know what we are going to do,” said Sparklingeyes, “because these Mortals do need help. Some came here and I heard them tell of their worries and troubles. And they really have no very sad ones after all, they just grouch because they can’t see the bright things in life. I wonder they can’t see beauty in this, God’s Garden. Beauty and the song of birds should make them forget their troubles and cheer them on their way.”

Ah! what is that? “Te whit te whoo” rang out in the trees. Just then a tiny girl appeared, she looked this way and that. Presently she saw the Brownie men. "Why are youl ooking so sad and dull?" she asked them. They tried to tell her, but she did not understand. “Te whit te whoo” said the Owl. “Wise old Owl, do tell me about these Brownies,” questioned the girl.

“Te whit te whoo” said the Owl. and down he flew to a lower branch and told the little girl why the little guides of Mortals were so unhappy. Told her how they tried to help everyone and it seemingly was not appreciated. The little girl thought a while, then she told the Owl to take a message, to the Brown Elves. She said “Tell them to smile and sing in spite of their difficulties and all would be well, and that she was going to help.” She promised the Owl that when she went back to the City she would speak to all her little friends about these Brownie men. This she did, and it was agreed that they should form a band and call themselves Brownies. They also decided to wear brown uniforms, like the wood-brownies. They invited the Cwl to come and advise them and I ell them the wishes of the Brown Elves, and these they carried out. Their motto was “laend a Hand,” which meant to help at. all times. No one was allowed to join the Pack, as they called themselves, until they promised to help other people every day, and to do what the wise Owl told them. They chose for their badge a tiny Brownie man in gold. So you see dear Mortal Brownies, this was just how Brownies came to be in existence. Brown Owl.