The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23141, 6 March 1937, Page 9

The Social Round

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in “The Social Round” each day items of social or personal news. Such items should be sent in promptly and should be fully authenticated. Engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to. women.

Miss R. Washer, of Invercargill, was a recent caller at New Zealand House, London.

The Rev. H. A. Jones and Mrs Jones, Baptist missionaries from India, arrived in Invercargill yesterday.

Mr and Mrs R. A. Dickie, Mataura, have returned from a holiday at Queenstown and Herbert. Miss May Chittock, Mokotua, is spending a holiday with Miss Jessie Emerson, Rimu.

The Misses D. Hamilton, K. Stirling and K. and J. Taylor have returned from a holiday at the Rocks, Riverton. Mrs A. S. Russell, Herbert street, and her daughter, Cardia, paid a visit to Dunedin during the week.

Mrs W. Kennedy, Thomson street, left yesterday to spend the xVeek-end with her daughter, Mrs Stewart Faulks, Pembroke.

Mrs D. G Sullivan, Wellington, wife of the Minister of Railways, is visiting Invercargill, and is a guest at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs D. Harland and small daughter, accompanied by Mrs Harland’s mother, Mrs J. Cameron, have returned to Bluff from Rimu.

Mrs A. Matheson, of Shirley, Christchurch, spent a few days as the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs C. Bulling, Rimu, recently.

Miss J. Gray, who has been spending a holiday in Christchurch, returns to Invercargill today, accompanied by her brother, Mr Walter Gray, of Marton.

After spending a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs L. P. Denton, Bluff, Mrs D. Wishart, accompanied by her daughter, Pamela, has returned to Foxton.

The engagement is announced of Daphne Meryl, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs N. Sutherland, Maclennan, to Ruskin Eugene, only son of Mr and Mrs G. W. Dennis, Wallacetown.

Miss M. J. F. Wynne, supervisor of the Gore telephone exchange, has received notice of her transfer to Timaru. Miss C. M. West, of Timaru, has been transferred on promotion to Gore to fill the vacancy.

The engagement is announced of Isohel Strang, second daughter of Mrs D. N. A. Macpherson and the late Andrew Strang, of Wyndham, to Arnold Percy, fifth son of the late J. S. Stewart and Mrs Stewart, Wyndham.

The engagement is announced of Jessie Cunningham, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Milne, of Wyndham, to Thomas Henry, only son of the late Mr Thomas Blair, of Rangiora, and Mrs E. Blair, of Methven. The marriage was quietly celebrated in Christchurch of Mr H. F. Nicoll. “Penscroft,” Ashburton, president of the New Zealand Trotting Conference, and Mrs Earle Riddiford, of Masterton.

Miss Margaret Hogg recently received a presentation from the junior choir of the Riverton Presbyterian church. The Rev. A. MacFarlane wished her success in her new career, and asked Miss Robertson, the organist, to present her with a photograph album, from the . choir members. Mrs T. Borland also spoke, and Miss Hogg replied. Guests at Woodslea House, Stewart Island, this week included Mrs Fraser Cameron (Christchurch), Mr G. Sandys-Lumsdaine (Scotland), Mr and Mrs G. G. Burnes (Christchurch), Miss I. Y. Scott and Mrs W. F. S<x>tt (Mataura), Mr and Mrs E. C. Isaacs (Dunedin), Mr J. W. Lennon (Timaru), Mr W. King (Gore), Miss J. H. Henders and Miss G. Owen (Dunedin), Miss A. Ayson (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs K. McNeil and Mr W. H. Hopwood and Miss E. Leader (Riverton), Mr B. Marshall (Orawia). Guests at the Club Hotel during the week included Mr and Mrs C. J. Rawlinson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs D. Ricketts (Hollyford), Mr and Mrs A. Ekensten (Christchurch), Miss M. Kelly (Nightcaps), Mrs C. Jollop (Dunedin), Miss M. Curtis (Queenstown), Mr and Mrs E. Thomson (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs G. Nelson (Pahiatua), Mrs W. Fordyce (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs R. Tubby (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs E. Budd (Bluff), Miss E. Baldwin (Gore), Mr and Mrs J. Sheddan (Dunedin), Miss M. O’Brien (Auckland), Mr and Mrs A. Brown (Lauder), Mrs E. Stewart (Dipton). On Tuesday evening Miss Mona Calder was visited at her home in Elies road by a surprise party, including Misses E. McLaughlin, M. Botherway, M. Williams, D. Ferns, J. Race, S. Grenfell, E. Robins, J. Gilbertson, R. Cook, and M. McDonald. The object of the visit was to show appreciation of her comradeship with her fellow workers, whom she has lately left to take up another position. The evening was spent in competitions and games. Miss D. Fems, on behalf of those present, presented Miss Calder with a crystal vase and scent spray. Miss Calder replied.

Guests at Hotel Deschler during the week included Miss Allen (Perth), Miss Ryan (Westport), Miss Prince (Westport), Mr and Mrs G. M. B. Bodell (Palmerston North), Mrs McCord and daughters (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs W. J. Noble (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs L. D. Monk (Dunedin), Mrs Jackson (Dunedin), Miss Barnes (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Parish (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Carey (Wellington); Mrs Lord (Christchurch), Mrs Coffey (Christchurch), Mrs Green (Dunedin), Mrs Western (Dunedin), Mrs V. Barclay (Athol), Mrs J. Duncan (Christchurch). The staff of the Bank of New Zealand met yesterday to bid farewell to Miss Ruth Featherstone, who is leaving the service to be married. The manager, Mr A. H. J. Wyatt, in presenting Miss Featherstone with a silver tea service on behalf of the staff, referred to her long and honourable service with the bank, to her capabilities and happy disposition, and wished her good luck and happiness in her married life. Miss Featherstone, in reply, thanked Mr Wyatt for his kind remarks and her fellow officers for the handsome present they had given her, and for the courtesy and help they had shown her at all times On a recent evening a supper party was given in the Brown Owl by the Technical College Old Students’ Dramatic Club in honour of Miss Jocelyn Randle, who left on Tuesday for her home in'Auckland. Miss M. M. Robinson, on behalf of the club, asked Miss Randle to accept a small gift as a mark of the esteem in which she was held by the members. Miss Randle replied. Mention was also made of the fact that Miss M. T. Crofts is leaving shortly for England, and the club wished her health and a happy voyage. Those present included: Misses M. T. Crofts, M. M. Robinson, J. Randle, J. Hannon, R. Johnson, B. Cameron, I. Blaikie, E. Carswell, J. Swale, E. Shuttleworth, S. Sands, E. Stewart, B. Hardcastle; Messrs W. R. Curwen, J. Thomson, H. Thomson, C. Carswell, J. France and I. McMurdo.

Mr and Mrs W. Shaw entertained a ' number of friends at a party in the Trades Hall, Esk street to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Nina. The evening was spent in games and dancing, and Mrs Sutherland played the music. Mr C. Bums gave , items on his guitar. After supper the cake, decorated with twenty-one candles, was cut and a gold key was pre- j sented to Miss Shaw by her father. Those present were Mr and Mrs C. , Burns, Mr and Mrs P. Harpur, Mr and Mrs F. Hazlett, Mr and Mrs G. j Popenhagen sen., Mr and Mrs Collinson, Mr and Mrs William Scott, Mr ana ( Mrs Driver, Mr and Mrs J. F. Scott (Wairio), Mr and Mrs I. White, Mr , and Mrs R. R. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs ( R. Thompson, Mr and Mrs A. Gow, Mr and Mrs J. Popenhagen, Mr and Mrs , J. Miller, Mr and Mrs J. Lawrence; . Mesdames Duncan, Scammell, Sutherland; Misses H. Scott, N. Shaw, M. J- ; Sutherland, N. Hazlett, N. D. Suther- , land, E. Gibson, A. Rider, M. Sutherland, N. Wyatt, A. Longman; Messrs R. Sanders (Cromwell), P. Scott, R. K. Lawrence, E. McDonald, Dunn, S. Shaw, J. Flyn, J. Shaw, W. Bailey and W. Shaw. Weddings ALLEN—MUIR On March 1 at St. Paul’s Church, Invercargill, the wedding took place of Rose Dorothy, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan Muir, of Nith street, Invercargill, to Reuben King, youngest son of Mr and Mrs King Allen, Castle Rock. The church was decorated with roses in shades of pink and lemon, while the pews were tied with pink and lemon ribbons. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Anderson, of Oamaru, uncle of the bridegroom, while Mrs A. E. H. Bath played the music. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of pearl shaded morocco crepe, close-fitting to the knees, and falling into a train at the back. The full sleeves were rucked on the inner side of the arm to the elbows and finished in tight cuffs. The bodice was buttoned at the back to the waist, and the neck fell into a soft cowl. Her embroidered veil was worn well off the face and was held by a circlet of orange blossom. She wore satin shoes and carried a shower bouquet of roses and maidenhair fem. The bridesmaids, the Misses Anne Muir and Rae Flynn wore twin frocks of rose shaded oatina crepe cut on similar lines to that of the bride. They carried bouquets of lemon and pink ros Stiffened net in the same rose shade relieved with lemon, made effective halo head dresses. Evelyn Andrews, of Eyre Creek, was flower girl. She wore a frock of lemon georgette, frilled from the waist down to the ankles. Her halo headdress of lemon was relieved with pink, and she carried a posy of lemon and pink roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr lan Mitchell, Wellington, as - best man, and Mr Donald Muir, Dunedin, as groomsman. Mr G. Grant Allen and Mr James Muir were ushers. During file signing of the register and again at Elmwood Garden, solos were sung by Mr C. Kelly; After the ceremony the guests aajoumed to Elmwood Garden, where Mrs Muir and Mrs Allen received the guests. Mrs Muir wore a frock of navy georgette, with lace yolk and sleeves, and navy hat to match. Her shoulder spray was of red roses. Mrs Allen wore digger brown crepe romaine, relieved with a jabot in autumn tonings gathered high at the neckline. Her coatee was of material the same as the frock and her hat was a brown velour to match. Her shoulder spray was of autumn shaded roses. The bouquets and sprays were made by Mrs Allen. The bride travelled in a brown tailored costume and a velour hat, with fox fur and accessories to match. Previously, the bride had been entertained at a kitchen evening by. the residents of the Five Rivers district and a gift evening by friends in Invercargill. DODD—TEMPLETON At the Glenham Presbyterian Church the wedding was solemnized of Agnes Lilian, daughter of Mr George S. Templeton and the Tate Mrs Templeton, Glenham, to Robert Howe, son of Mr William Dodd and the late Mrs Dodd, Glenham. The church was decorated with sweet peas, chrysanthemums, lilies, and blue and white ribbons. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. D. Falconer, and Mrs C. F. Hunter played the organ. The bride, entered the church with her father. She wore a frock of white crushproof crepon, made on slim-fitting lines to the knees, and then falling into a long circular train. The bodice had insertions of lace, and the V-neck-line was finished with orange blossom. The long sleeves were close fitting to the elbows, and then fell into soft lace gathers at the wrists. Her veil, lent by a friend, was pleated into a halo, and was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white gladioli and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Jessie Templeton, sister of the bride, wore a cornflower blue popcorn crepe frock, made with long panels from shoulder to hem. The high neck line was softly draped and the full bishop-sleeves were gathered at the shoulders. The skirt fell into a long circular train. A spray of azaleas at the shoulder, and a similar spray above the train trimmed the frock. She wore a hat of blue crinoline straw, trimmed with blue and lemon flowers, and she carried a bouquet of pink and cream gladioli and maidenhair fem. The best man was Mr F. Gibson Dodd, of Glenham, a brother of the bridegroom. During the signing of the register, Mrs J. Robertson sang the solo “Bless This House.” . The guests were afterwards received by Mrs Rendall and Miss L. Dodd. The former wore a black dress and hat, and carried a bouquet of bronze lilies. Miss L. Dodd wore a navy costume and hat, and she too, carried a bouquet of bronze lilies. When the young couple left for their honeymoon in the north, the bride was wearing. a navy costume and navy hat with an eye-veil. Her accessories were to match, and She also wore a navy coat with a fur collar. The future home of Mr and Mrs R. H. Dodd will be at Glenham. Prior to her marriage, the bride was entertained by members of the Presbyterian church and district friends. Mrs Thomas Hunter made her the presentation of a chiming clock, and on behalf of the Sunday School teachers and pupils, Miss E. McCurdy presented her with a vase and fruit dish. Other speakers were Mesdames J. Robertson, C. F. Hunter, G. D. Falconer and Miss K. Irwin, who wished her happiness and prosperity. During the afternoon vocal items were sung by Mrs J. Robertson and Miss E. McCurdy. Miss M. Hunter . played a pianoforte solo. The tennis and basketball clubs also entertained the bride and presented her with an oak dinner wagon.

PAYNE—STUCK The wedding was solemnized on February 24 at St. Patil's Manse of Lilian Ruth, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Stuck, Orepuki, to Edward Harris, third son of Mr and Mrs H. Payne, Limehills. The Rev. C. J. Tocker performed the ceremony. The bride wore a fawn costume with nigger brown accessories. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie Macgregor, wore a grey costume with navy blue accessories. Mr Thomas Payne, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After afternoon tea at the Brown

Owl when only a few relations were present, the bride and bridegroom left for Stewart Island for their honeymoon.

Otautau Notes

Mrs Saxelby has been spending a few days in Duhedin. Mr and Mrs S. H. Herron spent last week-end at Waikaka.

Mrs Bone, from the West Coast, has been visiting Otautau. Mrs H. Smyth is spending a few days at the Rocks, Riverton. Mr and Mrs W. C. Sinclair, Waikaka, are the guests of the Misses Scatter, Chester street. Mrs G. R. McMillan was hostess at an evening in honour of the Misses Lesley Smith, Molly and Joan Saxelby and Mr J. Gazzard prior to their departure for Dunedin. Games were played and dancing was enjoyed to music provided by Miss Maureen O’Neill. A bird wedding competition was won by Miss Betty Baker. Mr J. Mason expressed regret at the departure of the guests of honour and wished them success. Mr J. Gazzard replied. Those present were Misses Mavis McMillan, Molly and Joan Saxelby, Lesley Smith, Betty and Dorothy Baker, Jean and Rita Collie and Jean Campbell; Messrs J. Gazzard, R. McMillan, J. Wesney, M. Grant, J. and C. Mason, R. Thomson, E. Baker, lan Gilchrist and H. Chandler. Thirty-two members of the Otautau Garden Club paid a visit to Ohai and Nightcaps on Wednesday evening. At Ohai they were met by Mr J. W. Martin, head master of the school, and were conducted over the school plot, which, despite the recent wet weather, was looking well and reflected credit on Mr Martin and the pupils. The school residence garden was then admired by the visitors. At Nightcaps they were the guests of the Nightcaps Garden Club. The Rev. C. Robinson extended a welcome and addresses‘were given by Messrs J. W Martin, on the planting of bulbs, N. McFadgen on chrysanthemums, and H. Gazzard on autumn sowing. The latter congratulated the Nightcaps members on the splendid showing of flowers. On behalf of the visitors Messrs D. Mitchell and N. McFadgen thanked the Nightcaps members and Mr J. W. Martin for the profitable evening. The competitions were won as follows: Single bloom, Mrs Peter Grant 1, Mrs McFadgen (Otautau) 2, Mrs J. B. Grant 3. Best six blooms, Mr R. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs McLeod and Miss Johnstone 3. Those who made the journey were Mr and Mrs D. Mitchell, Mr and Mrs H. W. D. Gazzard, Mr and Mrs N. McFadgen; Mesdames Hope, A. Harrington, D. C. McCrostie, A. Liddell, G. R. McMillan, H. Clothier, Burdon, J. Kennedy, Thomson, D C. Sutherland, S. H. Herron, A. C. White, J. Hall; Misses Scatter (2), Gould, C. Eason, M. Kennedy, Reay Campbell, Garside, D. Harrington, Burnett (3) and Mr J. Kirk. Bluff Notes Mrs Lawrence Cameron, Gladstone, Invercargill, left by the Tamatea on Wednesday to spend a holiday at Stewart Island. Miss Edgar, Tapanui, is spending the week-end with her sister, Mrs W. Harris, Bann street. Mr and Mrs Schofield and Miss June Schofield, Hamilton, who have been the guests of Mrs W. Schofield, Boyne street, left on their return north on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Heather Lindsay, Wairoa, is visiting her mother, Mrs A, Lindsay, Bann street. Mrs A. E Budd. Slaney street, left on Thursday on a visit to Nelson. The Bluff branch of the Mothers Union held its first meeting for the year on Thursday afternoon in StMatthew’s hall. The president, Mrs E. Benfell, presided, and there was a good attendance of members. Archdeacon J. A. Lush and Mrs Lush and a number of the members of the St. John’s branch of the Mother’s Union, Invercargill, were the guests of the Bluff branch. After a short service, in the church the guests were entertained at afternoon tea in the Sunday school hall. Mrs J. Barnes, Christchurch, who has been spending a holiday with her daughter-in-law, Mrs Ernest Barnes, Gore street, returned north during the week. Wyndham Notes

Miss Forde, Christchurch, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs T. Forde, Ferry street.. Mrs Rendall was a guest of Mr G. Templeton, Glenham, for the Dodd Templeton wedding. . . Mrs J. Flahive, Queenstown, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs T. M. Strang, Crimea street. Mrs Malcolm and Miss Malcolm will spend a short holiday with Mrs Boyd, Greenhills, before leaving for the North Island. , , Mrs G. D. Falconer, the Manse, has returned from a short visit to her sister, Mrs Turnbull, Invercargill. Mrs D. Townley, Menzies Ferry, accompanied by her daughter, Jo? 11 ! leaves by the Arawa on March 27 for England.