The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23442, 24 February 1938, Page 15

The Social Round

Mrs C. C. Munro, Rimu, is the guest of Mrs Capon, Roxburgh. Miss Hilda Davies, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs A. O. Davies, Thames street.

Miss T. Stewart, of Rimu, has returned home from a holiday at The Rocks, Riverton.

Miss Nancy Nicholson, Herbert street, leaves tomorrow for Christchurch to start duties as producer to the Canterbury Repertory Society. At the end of performance of Stanley McKay’s Gaieties at the Civic Theatre on Tuesday evening, the manager, Mr Joe Lawman, made a presentation to the leader of the orchestra, Miss May Brooke, to mark the fourteenth anniversary of her connection with the company. Miss E. M. North has been appointed principal of the Wellington Giris’ College in succession to Miss V. M. Greig, who has retired and who will be relinquishing the position at the end of March. Miss North is at present on the staff of the Wellington East Girls’ College.—Press Association.

Mrs J. Butterfield, The Ranch, Tuatapere, entertained a number of friends at her home at afternoon tea to celebrate Miss C. Ferguson’s birthday. The afternoon was spent in competitions, and songs were sung by Mrs Wixon and Master W. Wixon, and a duet was given by Mrs Blair and Mrs Wixon. The birthday cake with 20 candles was cut by the guest of honour, who thanked the hostess and those present for their gifts and good wishes. Variety and musical comedy star of pre-war days, Miss Ada Reeve, now 60 years old and grey-haired, is acting as hostess at a London West End milk bar and restaurant. She is usually in the restaurant every night—her job is to see that people are properly served. She has chosen this work to avoid loneliness. Ada Reeve was the star of “Gaiety” shows in her day. She was the original. Lady Holyrood of “Floradora.” Recently she spent eight years in Australia.

COUNTRY NEWS GORE Miss L. Undrill, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs E. C. Smith, Afton street, returned north yesterday morning. Mrs L. Bath, Ardwick street, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs D. L. Poppelwell, William street, leave for Auckland at the beginning of next week. The following members of the Gore Croquet Club are taking part in the junior section of the Otago croquet tournament at I*medin: —Mesdames F. J. Murray, D. O’Neill, G. Peterson and W. Trusler. Mrs Milton Green, Devon street, has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Denton Leitch, organizing secretary of the Otago branch of the League of Nations Union, is visiting Gore. Mrs W. L. McGoldrick and Miss Frances McGoldrick, William street, have returned from a holiday at The Rocks, Riverton. Mrs G. McLeod, Ardwick street, is visiting Timaru, where she is taking part in the South Canterbury croquet tournament. Miss Nancy Preece, William street, was the guest of Mrs J. S. Dickie, Waipahi, last week. Mrs R. B. Bannerman, Willis street, visited Christchurch last week. Miss I. Edwards, Otikerama, who has been spending a holiday at Dunedin and Christchurch, has returned home. Mr and Mrs F. E. Fitzgerald, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs M. Fitzgerald, Devon street. Mrs W. McLennan, of Timaru, was the guest of Mrs G. McLeod, Ardwick street, last week.

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.

Mr and Mrs John Turnbull, of New Plymouth, who have been the guests of the former’s mother, Mrs J. Turnbull,' Joseph street, have returned north. Mrs R. Norrie, of Wellington, and her daughter, Miss V. Norrie, who have been the guests of Mrs R. Fisher, Devon street, have returned north. Miss A. Harvey, Halton street, was hostess at bridge last week in honour of Miss Lois Dolamore, who was married last evening to Mr S. Newman. Those present were: Misses L. Dolamore, C. Dolamore, L. Petrie, K. Kirk, M. Fisher, J. Oswin, P. Glasson, R. Blaikie, B. Edwards, D. Green and D. Smith. Gore visitors to the Wniton races last week-end were Mi' and Mrs W. Young, Mr and Mrs G. R. Martin, Mr and Mrs A. T. Pettigrew, Mrs W. Kirk and Miss K. Kirk.

Misses H. Fleming, C. Williamson and D. Smith were hostesses at a "pantry” evening at the latter’s home, Afton street, on Tuesday in honour of Miss M. Hampton, who is to be married next week. Among those present were Misses M. Hampton, M. McDowall, I. Scott, M. Fitzgerald, D. Treblecock, P. Gordon, J. Wilson, J. Haig, Dorothy Smith, E. Hyne, O. Robinson, L. Undrill (Christchurch), J. McGill. A dance party was held at the home of Mrs R. Gerken, Elizabeth street, on Saturday evening in honour of Miss M. Hampton and Mr H. M. Kennedy, who are to be married next week. A presentation was made during the evening by Mr G. L. Gardyne on behalf of those present. There were

present Mr and Mrs R. Gerken, Mrs Young; Misses M. Hampton, H. Fleming, I. Scott, C. Williamson, D. Trebilcock, M. McDowall, G. Williamson, G. McLeod, Dawn Smith, Dorothy Smith, O. Robinson; Messrs H. M. Kennedy, G. Gardyne, D. Williamson, F. Wylie, R. Hamilton, B. Ferry, A. Gardyne, B. Falconer.

Mesdames A. Edwards, J. E. Rogers, J. A. Blaikie, D. M. Cochrane, E. C. Smith, A. J. Hawke, H. H. Doughty, F. Wallis, W. Kirk, R. G. Stokes, L. N. Glasson and Miss B. Gibbs were hostesses at a kitchen party at the Gore Women’s Club last Thursday afternoon in honour of Miss Lois Dolamore, ’ who was married to Mr S. Newman last evening. Those invited were Mesdames A. L. Dolamore, W. Gee, J. A. Sinclair, James Hunter, W. Scobie, E. Paterson, F. W. Oakden, M. M. Simpson, H. A. Hull, A. J. Gibbs, F. Wallis, sen., G. Armitage, R. Fisher, J. M. Boyne, J. McDonald, T. L. Macdonald, A. B. Caverhill, D. L. Poppelwell, C. R. Green, H. A. Price, J. A. S. Aitken, E. H. W. Rowntree, H. Oswin, Irving, J. M. Watters, R. B. Bannerman, John Brown, D. Harvey, J. Dickie, W. W. Powell, A. W. Thomson, E. G. Wilson, C. M. Wilson, G. R. Martin; Misses C. Dolamore, L. Petrie, B. Edwards, D. Green, K. Kirk, M. Fisher, A. Harvey, M. Rogers, R. Blaikie, A. Clare, J. Paterson, D. Smith, N. Preece, F. McHutcheson, J. Oswin, P. Glasson and J. Glasson.