The Social Round
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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 Nonie Story, Venlaw, is the guest of Mrs J. F. Dundas, Ness street Mrs R M. Strang, Lewis street, returns tomorrow from Roxburgh. Mrs B. W. Hewat, Russell street, is spending a holiday in Oamaru. Miss R. Donald, of Ranfurly, is spending a holiday in Invercargill. Mrs A. F. Speight Redcliff, with her sons, is spending a holiday at her house at Ihe Rocks, Riverton. Mrs M. Driscoll, Park street. Winton, has returned from a holiday in Christchurch and Timaru. Mrs G. M. Todd, Alice street, J and Mrs C. J. Speight, Wether Hill, Ohai, and their children return tomorrow from a holiday in Queenstown. Mrs John Hood, Koronui. Balfour, has returned home from a visit to her
son-in-law and daughter', Mr and Mrs McLees, Thornbury.
Mr and Mrs Noel McGregor, Mount Linton, and Mrs Dane, of Auckland, who is their guest, return to the country today from a visit to town for the theatre.
Mrs Marshall Lloyd, with her children, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs John Gilkison, Alice street, will leave on Wednesday for Auckland where she joins the Tamaroa on her return journey to Wales. A successful function took place in Elmwood Garden last night when the Cabaret Club held a gala night. Those present were the guests of the club, and there was a record attendance, a big number of country people and visitors being present. WEDDINGS BURKE—EVERETT The quiet wedding took dace in St. Mary’s Basilica, Tyne street, recently of Hetty, sixth daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Everett, Waimatua, and James William, second son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Butke, Waimatua. The Rev. Father? McKay performed the ceremony. , . ; The bride .entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr Charles Everett She wore a gown of white lizard patterned satin taffetas, made with a slight flare and trimmed with small buttons. Her white veil fell' from a halo of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of white flowers. Miss Hilda Evans was bridesmaid. She wore a frock of pale pink georgette and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Mr J. E. Burke, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The reception, which was given , by the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs J; Smith, was held at her home Teviot street.
For travelling the bride wore a navy coat over a navy floral frock with a navy hat, relieved with white, and accessoiies to match. Mr and Mrs J. W. Burke will live in Waimatua.
RAILWAY STAFF HOLDS BALL FUNCTION AT TOKANUI The combined railway staff of Tokanui held its annual ball recently in the Tokanui Hall. The stage was decorated with greenery, streamers, a “wig-wag” crossing signal and engine complete with lights. The hall was decorated with red, green and white streamers and balloons. Mr Wilson was master of ceremonies. -Among those present were Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs Heatherington, Mr and Mrs Dowling, Mr and Mrs Howie. Mr and Mrs C. McEwan, Mr and Mrs Anderson, Mr and Mrs Swale, Mr and Mrs McNatty. Misses D. Burgess, G. Smith, Croswell, E. Neill, M. Blair, Trewin, La-, mont, Murchiland, Gregg, Urquhart. Messrs S. Allott, I. Brown, Murfitt, Alsweiler, Wisely, Smith, C. Campbell, Bell and Olive. COUNTRY NEWS BLUFF Mr and Mrs Ewan Mathieson and their children, of Onslow street, are spending a holiday at Nelson. Miss Anne Ferguson, Lee street, is the guest of Mrs Johnston, Waikaka Valley. On Tuesday afternoon the committee of the Bluff Plunket Society held a meeting. Mrs E. A. Nichol presided, ft was decided that the next card evening would be the last for the year. A vote’of thanks was passed to the members and supporters. Messrs Charles Trim, P. Linton Hodge and H Moody will conduct a community sing for the society in the Town Hall on Thursday, October 20. Mrs J Thomson was elected a member of the committee. Those present were Mesdames E. A. Nichol, F. H. Pearce, E. E. Benfell, W Valentine, C. R. Wa’vish, W B. Dixon, L. Morrison, H. A. Ferguson and O. F. Metzger. Last Tuesday the Plunket Society held their last bridge evening of the season. The hostesses were Mesdames H A Ferguson, E Wilson, O. F. Metzger and E. E. Benfell. Mrs J. Callan and Captain Callan won the first prizes, and Mr G Hicks had the nidden number. Those present were Captain Callan and Mrs Callan, Doctor A. R. Ross and Mrs Ross, Mr and Mrs H. Newman, Mr and Mrs G. Hicks, Mr and Mrs F. H Pearce; Mesdames E. A. Nichol, O. F. Metzger, E. Wilson, H. A. Ferguson, E. E. Benfell, C R Wavish, Willeys, Lindsay and W Valentine; Misses G. Urwin, M. Urwin, C. Sinclair and Sister Casey.
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Southland Times, Issue 23634, 8 October 1938, Page 9
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854The Social Round Southland Times, Issue 23634, 8 October 1938, Page 9
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