The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23287, 25 August 1937, Page 7

The Social Round

The lady editor win be pleased to receive for publication in “The Social Bound” 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 J. Deegan, Earnslaw street, is the guest of Miss K. Shand, Dipton. Mrs H. Kidd, Opio, is staying with Mrs H. T. Shand, Dipton. Mr and Mrs W. Davies, Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs W. Tither, Edendale. Mrs A. E. Smith, Gala street, has returned from Auckland, where she spent the winter months. Miss Myra Baty leaves this morning for Wellington, where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs E. B. McKay, Ohiro road. Miss Doris Baird, Edendale, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs E. H. Scherp, Balclutha. Mrs R. Stevenson and her small daughter, Margaret, have returned to Spar Bush from a holiday at Duntroon. Miss Margaret Donald, of Otapiri, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Donald, Spar Bush. Miss Betty Hishon, Otautau, and Miss Brenda Shepherd are visiting Dunedin, where they are the guests of Mrs D. Mahony, Roslyn. Miss Lena Cochrane, of the teaching staff o fthe Riversdale school, is spending the holidays with her parents,, Mr and Mrs W. Cochrane, Spurhead, Edendale. Miss O. Robson, of Christchurch, is also the guest of Mrs Cochrane.

Miss Mona Burgin, Commissioner for Training for Girl Guides (New Zealand), arrived from Auckland on Mon-

day to take two training sessions with Southland guiders. She leaves today for Dunedin, where a training week is to be held at St. Leonard’s.

On Monday evening Mr and Mrs John Macdonald, Avenal, and Mrs Angus Macdonald, The Plains Station, entertained a few friends at dinner to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Helen Macdonald. The function was held at the home of Mrs John Macdonald. The bachelors of Otahuti held a successful ball recently. The hall was decorated with streamers, greenery and coloured lights. The lucky spot waltz was won by Mr L. Leith and Miss M. Edie and the Monte Carlo was won by Mr R. Donald and Miss J. Duthie. Music was supplied by the Bellbird orchestra, and extras were played by the Nuphonic sound system, and Mr L McCallum. Messrs H. Greenhalgh and J. Beggs were masters of ceremonies. The Spar Bush Basketball Club held another of its euchre and dance evenings, in the hall recently. The prizes were won by Mrs D. Johnstone and Mr G. Cringle. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr J. Kerr and extras were played by Miss K. Maloney. Mr G. McCullough was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr and Mrs C. McCrostie; Mesdames Flynn (Waikouro), J. McCullough and D. Johnstone; Misses F. McCrostie, M. Cockbum, K. Maloney, B. Miles, M. Ryan, L. Birss, N. Ryan and N. Johnstone; Messrs E. Cavanagh, D. Jordan, G. McCullough, J. Couper, J. Kerr, J. Miles, E. Cartwright, D. Ryan, S. Driver, R. Cartwright, A. Ryan, R. McCrostie, G. Cringle, H. Saunders and A. Johnstone.

Winton Notes

Miss F. Irwin, of Lochiel, left last week for Te Awamutu, North Island, where she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs J. A. Wilson. Miss M. Clark, of Invercargill, is visiting Forest Hill as the guest of Mrs W. M. Norman.

Miss B. Strang, of Waimatuku, was the guest of Mrs T. N. Eastlake for a few days last week. Miss F. Dixon, of Lilburn, spent the week-end with Miss E. Pierce, McKenzie street

Mrs W. Aitken, of Dunedin, and Miss D. Hurle, of Fortrose, who have been the guests of Mrs H. Denny, Great North road, returned to their homes on Thursday. Miss C. Thomson, Albert street, has returned from a holiday in Invercargill. Miss B. Cairns is spending the school holidays in Dunedin. Miss M. Risely, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mr and Mrs E. Risely, John Miss D. Pryde, of Mataura, is spending a holiday with Mrs W. Hamilton, Park street. There was a good attendance at the weekly euchre tournament conducted by the Winton Returned Soldiers’ Association on Thursday evening. Miss Bourke was the winner of the women s prize, and Mr T. Harris won the men’s prize. • Miss C. Egerton, of Gore, is spending the school holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs A. Egerton, East Winton. Miss R. Mitchell, of Balclutha, is the guest of Mr and Mrs C. D. Moore. Mrs F. Cowie, Lady Barkly, is visiting Wellington, where she is the guest of her daughter, Mrs W. M. B. Veitch. Mrs T. N. Eastlake is spending a holiday in Timaru. The usual fortnightly cribbage tournampnt was held in the Soldiers rooms on Tuesday evening, there being

a good attendance. The prizes were won by Mrs R. Symons and Mr Lewis. Miss N. Keown is visiting Balfour. Miss M. Grant, formerly of Auckland and Fiji, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Dillon. Miss E. Brumby is spending the school holidays with her parents at Kew. ~ , , Miss I. Jenkins spent last week-end in Invercargill. , Mrs A. Valli, East Winton, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Heads, of Invercargill, is the guest of Miss C. Thomson, Albert St Miss L. Hamilton and Miss K. Fallow, of Thombury, spent a few days with Mrs T. McFetrich, Kauana, last week. Mrs A. G. Dixon and Misses M. and C. Dixon, Park street, returned last week from a holiday in Timaru and Christchurch.

Wyndham Notes

Miss A. L. Humphreys, of the teaching staff of the Moray Place school, is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs O Pettersson, Alma street, Wyndham. Miss Myrtle McKerrow, Training College Dunedin, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Andrew McKerrow, Balaclava street, Wyndham. Mrs R.. Pauli and her daughter, Miss Audrey Pauli, Alma street, IVyndham, are spending a holiday at Pukerau. Mr and Mrs N. H. Jefferis and family, Redan street, are on a motor tour to Dunedin and Oamaru. Mr and Mrs T. King, of Winton, who have been spending a holiday in the North Island, are the guests of Miss May King, Balaclava street, Wyndham. Mr and Mrs E. S. Macfarlane, Balaclava street, Wyndham, are spending a holiday at St. Bathans, Central Otago. Mrs G. D. Falconer, The Manse, Alma street, is spending few days with her mother, Mrs Wild, Dalrymple street, Invercargill. On a recent evening m the Seaward Downs Public Hall the residents of that district gave Miss Euphemia Lorimer a social evening. The guest of honour has been on the teaching staff of the Seaward Downs school for the past few years, and has taken a leading part in the activities of the district The time was passed with dancing, to music supplied by Misses Ivy Drysdale, Joyce Crosbie and Isla Morton. The masters of ceremonies were Messrs H. Morton and J. Rewcastle. The chairman (Mr H. P. Bryant) referred to Miss Lorimer’s work for the school, and to her enthusiastic work as secretary of the Menzies Basketball Association. On behalf of the young people of the district, Mr H. Morton presented the guest of honour with a firescreen and fireside companion set, wishing her success in the future. Miss Doreen Weir, on behalf of the Seaward Downs Basketball Club, asked Miss Lorimer to accept a crystal vase. Supporting remarks were made by Mrs D. Howden (Mataura Island), and Miss Lorimer replied.

Woodlands Notes

Miss Pearl Muir is visting Fortrose and Tokanui. Mrs McKenzie and Miss Lina McKenzie are spending a holiday at Kakanui and Wainakarau. Mrs C. Frew, Tokanui, is the guest of Mrs G. Carran. Mr and Mrs A. D. McKellar, Balclutha, have returned from a visit to Mrs W. Muir. Miss P. Millar, Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs Clarence Frew. Miss Ethel Hargest is staying with Mrs A. Frew. Mrs W. Dawson, Invercargul, has been the guest of Mrs W. Muir. Miss Jean Frew is spending a holiday at Riverton. Mr and Mrs W. Coats, Te Anau, are guests of Mrs A. Johnstone. Miss P. Pringle, Tapanui, is staying with Mrs A. Frew. Mrs L. Jackson is the guest of Mrs W. Muir. Miss J. Black, Tawanui, is the guest of Mrs Soper, sen. Mrs F. Bedford is visiting Mrs R. Hurring, Kingston. Miss P. Soper is spending the holidays in Invercargill. Miss J. Bedford is visiting Ashburton. Mrs A. O. Fleming is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Mrs T. McKinnel and Miss E. McKinnel are visiting Mrs Milliken, sen., at Temuka. Mr and Mrs J. Somerville have returned from a holiday at Wyndham and Winton. , , . Mr and Mrs Roseveare and their son are spending the term holidays at Ashburton. Miss L. Samms is visiting her parents in Christchurch. Miss M. Mill is visiting her parents at Browns. Miss F. Henderson is spending a holiday in Dunedin. • Miss A. McCrostie, Spar Bush, has been the guest of Mrs W. Bell. Mrs S. Erwood and her daughter, of Temuka, are the guests of Mrs J. Pye. Miss M. Patton is spending the term holidays with her mother in Invercargill. Miss A. McAra spent the week-end with Mrs J. McHardy. The women of the Woodlands Presbyterian Church and the Busy Bees gathered in the church hall last week to bid farewell to Mrs Alex McDonald. The afternoon was . spent in items, games and competitions and afternoon tea was served by the members of the Presbyterian Mission Union. Jean McHardy presented Mrs McDonald with a Victorian posy as a token of affection from the Busy Bees, and Mrs McNatty asked her to accept a crystal sugar basin and cream jug as a farewell gift from those present. Mrs McNatty referred to the willing assistance Mrs MeDonald had given in church matters Sring hS residence at Woodlands. Mrs McDonald replied. Items were given by Miss Betty Montgomery (recitations), Mrs R. Walker (songs) and members of the choir sang choral numbers.

Farewell Party

A big gathering assembled in the Oreti hall on Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs E. Murdoch and Mr T. Biondell and family, who are leaving the district. Mr W Norman and Mr T. Hamilton expressed regret at their departure. Mr J. Finlay presented Mr 1. Blondell with a wallet nf nates with best wishes from those present and Mr T. Miller presented Mr and Mrs E. Murdoch with a wallet of notes. Other speakers were Mr T McLean, Mr R. Cowie and the Rev. R. D Miss Letitia Murdoch presented Miss Gladys Blondell with a cup, saucer;and elate from the Busy Bees. The people of the district presented Mane Murdoch with a gold bangle, and Miss Gladys Blondell with a b£ u ® b and comb. Mr T. Blondell and Mr E. Murdoch reP1 The evening was spent in and cards, and items were contributed by Miss M. Hamilton (tap .dance) and Miss Norma Woods (Highland flmg). Music for the dancing was by Mrs W. Woods and Misses C. and N. Barker played extras. Mr A. Findlay was master of ceremonies. Some of those present were Mr and Mrs E. Murdoch, Mr and Mrs T. Miller Mr and Mrs J. Ryan, Mr and Mrs C. Murdoch, Mr and Mrs W. Campbell, W. Woods, Mr and Mrs R. Woods, Mr and Mrs Fraser, Mr and Mrs J. Finlay, Mr and Mrs Quirter, Mr ana Mrs J. Deegan, Mr and Mrs L. Murdoch, Mr and Mrs R. Cowie, Mrs G. Findlay. Misses E. and G. Blondell, L.Ryan,

L. Affleck, J. Mclntosh, White, F. Sharp, H. and P. Sharp (Dunearn), N. and C. Barker, L. McFadzian, I. and R. Findlay, N. and M. Findlay, S. Kennard, N. McLean, R. O’Brien, A. Watson, E. Smith (Oreti), B. Andrews (Winton), D. Southern (Invercargill). Messrs A. Findlay, A. Whyte, V. O’Brien, A. McLean, H. Clay, W. Findlay, H. and R. Hubber, O. Todd, J. and A. Miller, J. Affleck, J. Baird, W. and J. Barker, J. and R. Barker, R. Dun, T. McLean, H. Southern, J. and P. Deegan, H. and R. Clark, R. Rogers, G. Biondell, P. Mclntosh, A. Blackmun (Barkly), M. Thornbury (Winton), C. McNaught, J. O’Shannessy (Limehills), J. Abum, Brown, B. Langford (South Hillend), L. McKenzie, S. Blondell, T. Hamilton, R. Norman, R. Ryan, W. Norman, Hyde (Dunearn), R. and W. Homer and D. Brewster.

Farewell Social

On a recent evening a big number of friends gathered in the Waianiwa hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Townshend and family, who are leaving to live in Drummond. The following contributed items: Solo, Mrs Toole; tap dance, Miss M. McNaughton; solo, Mrs Smithies; Highland dance, Master John Keith.

Mr M. Bruland asked Mr J. Toole to present the guests of honour with a chiming clock, and wished them success in their new home. Gifts were presented also to Betty and Bruce Townshend.

Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Toole and Mr J. Kerr, extras being played by the harmonica band. Mr J. B. Steans acted as master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. Townshend, Mr and Mrs Townshend, sen., Mr and Mrs E. Young (Mataura Island), Mr and Mrs J. Toole, Mr and Mrs J. Young, Mr and Mrs J. Brown, Mr and Mrs F. Jackson, Mr and Mrs R. Bunton, Mr and Mrs R. McNeill, Mr and Mrs I. Robertson, Mr and Mrs lan Galt, Mr and Mrs M. Bruland, Mr and Mrs A. Cartwright, Mr and Mrs G. Carley, Mr and Mrs A. McDowell, Mr and Mrs H. McDonald, Mr and Mrs G. Carter, Mr and Mrs A. Ronald, Mr and Mrs D. McPherson, Mr and Mrs G. Knox, Mr and Mrs S. McNaughton, Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, Mr and Mrs Whyte, Mr and Mrs T. Miles, Mr and Mrs J. Brown, sen.; Mesdames W. King, R. Waldron, T. Lane, McCullough, Johnston, P. Carter. Misses M. King, I. Cartwright,. E. Bruland, E. Steans, G. Ronald, G. Steans, E. Carter, G. Marshall, P. Carter, E. Hunter, M. Smith, J. Hunter, M. McPherson, N. Johnston, V. Bruland, M. Bissett, E. Whitelaw, M. Young. Messrs P. King, J. Steans, D. King, C. Kennedy, K. Forrest, D. Keith, R. McPherson, M. Toole, J. Wilson, S. Bruland, W. King, R. Rance, N. Evans, N. Ronald, R. Hannah, W. Weir, Grieve (2), Cartwright (2), J. Couper, A. McCullough, Hunter (2), T. Brown, J. Parr, G. Gracey, R. Lindsay and T. Wilson.

Otama Notes

Mr and Mrs A. W. Duncan are spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs D. Bruce have returned from a holiday in the north. Miss F. Rewcastle is spending a few days as the guest of Mrs J. C. Dickson. Miss N. Johnson, of Columba College, Dunedin, is spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs T. B. Johnson. Miss F. White was a recent visitor to