The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23228, 17 June 1937, Page 7

The Social Round

The lady editor will be pleased to receive for publication in “The Social Round” each day items of social or persona] 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. Mrs Struan Gardner, Lillbum, returns to the country today after a short visit to town. Mr and Mrs J. B. MacGregor left Invercargill yesterday for Christchurch, where they will live in future. Miss Molly Mcllwrick, Browns, was a visitor to Ermadale last week-end as the guest of Mrs Muir. Miss M. C. Mill, Woodlands, was the guest of her parents, the Rev. and Mrs J. C. Mill, Browns, for a few days recently. Mrs J. Costello, Ranfurly, leaves today for Dunedin on her return home from a visit to Invercargill. Miss Violet Finn, Wallacetown, has been the guest of Miss Hatch, Conon street. Mrs George Findlay and the Misses J. and R. Findlay, Oreti, who were the guests of Mrs D. Telfer, Nelson street, are staying with Mrs George White, Kennington. The engagement is announced of Dorothy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Trebilcock East Gore, to Frederick, youngest son of Mr and Mrs

Johnston Wylie, Gore. On Monday evening Miss Patricia McCarthy, Duke street, was hostess at bridge in honour of Miss Marjorie Hutton, Russell street, who leaves shortly to live in Wellington. Her other guests were Misses Elizabeth Hoyles, Sylvia Snow, Mary Crawford, Frances Watts, Wynnis Armour, Gertrude Macdonald, Joyce Hinchey; Messrs H. E. Russell, H. Carswell, G. Macdonald, R. Stark, F. Holdgate, D. Howorth, A. K. Mac Ewan and W. Strang. Opportunity was taken during the service of the Thombury Presbyterian Church last Sunday to present Mrs A M. Fallow with a token of appreciation of her services as organist during the past ten years. The token was in the form of an illuminated address set in a painting of a typical New Zealand scene. In thanking the members Mrs Fallow said she had always had pleasure in playing the organ. She thanked the choir and Mr Mitchell for their support, and also Mrs Cameron, who has relieved her at times and who is now organist. An enjoyable,, evening was spent in the Te Tua school recently in honour of Mr and Mrs I. E. Terry, who were married recently. The evening was spent in euchre and dancing. The winners were Miss Gray, Mr G. Horrell and Miss G. Evans. Mr D. Dolan, chairman of the school committee, spoke of ‘he good work Mr Terry has done m the district, and called upon Mr G. F. Horrell to make the presentation of an electric toaster to Mr and Mrs Terry. Mr Terry replied. Messrs W. Harris, A. Elliott and Anderson also spoke. Music for the dance was supplied by Miss L. Knowler and Mr P. Knowler. Mr and Mrs E. B. Pilcher celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage yesterday when a family gathering was held at their residence in Spey street. Mr Pilcher was for many years manager of the Invercargill branch of the New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd., and on his retirement from the’service of that company carried on his association with the Permanent Investment Association, of which he is managing director. The director and staff of the Permanent Investment Association marked their esteem of Mr Pilcher with a present of a smoking stand and cheque together with a piece of China for Mrs Pilcher. Mr and Mrs Pilcher in years past were active members of the Choral Society and other institutions and are widely known and highly respected as good citizens. The golden jubilee of their wedding was celebrated by a purely family party at which thirty-five sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grand-chil-dren and great grand-children, were present or represented and a present of a chiming clock was made to the bride and bridegroom, while suitable toasts were honoured. Mr and Mrs Pilcher were the recipients of many congratulations and bouquets.

Bluff Notes Mrs T. McDonald, Burrows street, who has been spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs W. Arkle, Stafford street, Dunedin, returns home on Saturday. Mrs E. Benfell, Bann street, spent last week-end as the guest of her daughter, Mrs F. Lawton, Invercargill. Mrs F. Traill, Stewart Island, is the guest of Mrs James Hamilton, Foyle street. Miss Casey, Bann street, was hostess at bridge on Monday evening. The annual meeting of the Bluff branch of the Mothers’ Union was held in St. Matthew’s schoolroom last Thursday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members. The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Enrolling member, Mrs E. Benfell; vice-presi-dent, Mrs L. E. Edwards; hon. secretary, Mrs W. F. Cameron. Gore Notes Miss Jean Playfair, of Riverton, is the guest of Miss Davidson, Wigan St Mks R. Wallis, Devon street, spent last week-end at Riversdale. Mrs E. H. W. Rowntree, Courts road, left last Friday morning to spend a holiday at Christchurch. Miss P. Glasson, William street, who has been the guest of Mrs H. C. Date, Invercargill, returned home last evening. The bridge circle of the Gore Women’s Club met on Monday evening. Mrs F. M. Earl won the prize for the highest score at contract while Mrs L. Andersen won the prize for the highest score at auction. Mrs J. Ritchie was awarded the prize for the concealed number. Among those present were Mesdames D. M. Cochrane. F. M. Murray A B Caverhill, J. A Edwards, J. M. Boyne, M. Cronin, A. T. Pettigrew, J Brown, A. Wilson, L. T. Cockerill, L. Andersen, S. Paterson, W. Scobie, F S Graham, G. C. Hamilton, W. Young, H R Robertson, E. J. Crosbie, J. Richards G. R. Martin, J. Ritchie, J. Crui’ckshanks, D. M. Stewart, J. J. Stroud L. N. Glasson, R. J. Ritchie, W. Bovd C. O. Lillie, R. W. McCreath, F. W Oakden, W. Milne, F. Earl, D. M. McLeod, S. B. Taylor, L. Barclay; Misses M. Graham, R. Aitken and West Mrs A. J. Gibbs, Broughton street, entertained a number of friends at afternoon tea on Tuesday. Among those who travelled to Invercargill last evening to attend the Marcus Show were: Mr and Mrs C. J. McCaughan, Mr and Mrs J. M. Boyne, Mr and Mrs A. J. Hawke, Mr and Mrs F Parsons, Mr and Mrs James Hunter, Mr and Mrs W. Scobie, Mr and Mrs A. L. Dolamore, Mr and Mrs D. Tait, Mr and Mrs L. Swannerton, Misses N. Preece, D. Green, I. Turnbull, J. McKitterick, J. Davies, M. Traill, M. Taylor, K. Barclay, W. McMath, N. McKitterick, J. Williamson; Messrs H.

Belsham, J. Cochrane, P. Fisher, S. Turnbull, R. Neame, B. Melville, A. Mathieson, A. Cox, M. Tansley, A. Turnbull, W. Adam, G. Wylie, E. and S. Cuttriss. A successful dance was held last week by the Gore High School ExPupils’ Association in the social hall of the Soldiers’ Club. The rector, Mr E. H. W. Rowntree, and Mrs Rowntree were the guests of honour. Among those present were: Misses M. Rogers, N. Preece, D. Green, I. Edwards, M. Ferris, H. Black, M. Mackley, J. Glasson, D. Moore, J. Paterson, J. Stewart, C. McGoldrick, N. Wylie, G. Stewart, N. Gerken, D. Hoffman, G. Ferguson, V. Collie, F. McGoldrick, G. Glasson, S. Oakden, D. Perry, M. Moore, D. Weir, J. McCubbin, P. Hoffman, M. McLeod, D. McLeod, M. Smith, N. Sutherland, N. Parsons, F. Pollock, P. Day, R. Grant, J. Butson, G. Marshall, E. Proctor, E. Broome; Messrs W. Chatterton, H. Smith, C. Bowmar, J. Cochrane, R. Allan, J. Glasson, H. Belsham, B. Proctor, L Charles, P. Glasson, A. Turnbull, N. Miller, I. Shaw, J. Copland, P. McLeod, D. Collins, L Dickson, W. Smith, A. McDonald, H. Boult, Brebner, B. Edwards, E. Cuttriss, R. Clearwater, S. Cuttriss, R. Wilson, B. Russell, J. Gresham, M. Stroud, J. Walsh, W. Lindley, L. Kirk, W. Shore, A. Macintosh, R. Sharpe, E. Savage, G. Wylie, J. Pate 'son, R. McCartney, N. Mac Gibbon, G. Roy, J. Ferguson, W. Milne, L. Speden.