The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23651, 28 October 1938, 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.

Mrs Winton, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs R. Charleson, Lumsden. Mr and Mrs J. A. C. Mackenzie, South Riverton, have returned from a short visit to Queenstown.

Miss May Bradshaw, Janet street, has returned from a holiday at Stewart Island.

Mrs A. F. Speight, Redcliff, returned to the country yesterday after a brief visit to town, where she was the guest <.’ Mrs W. E. Hazlett, Filleul street. Mrs Noel McGregor, Mount Linton, was hostess at a luncheon party yesterday and afterwards her guests played bridge and mah jongg. Mrs Lewis Clapp left from Bluff in the Maunganui yesterday afternoon for Melbourne, from where she will go to Sydney to spend an extended holiday.

Mr and Mrs G. McKnight (Invercargill), Miss R. Crighton (Waimahaka), and Mr John Wesney (Waimahaka) have been the guests of Mr W. J. Wesney, Wharetiro, Otautau.

SUCCESSFUL DANCE AT WRIGHTS BUSH

HALL FUNDS ASSISTED A successful dance was held in the Wrights Bush Hall in aid of the hall funds. Music was supplied by Mr I. McCallum, and Mr O. Robertson was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr and Mrs S. McNaughton, Mr and Mrs G. Carter, Mr and Mrs L. McLennon, Mr and Mrs J. Ward. Mesdames T. Anderson, T. Ward, J. McCallum, G. Taylor. Misses P. Carter, M. Meehan, J. Jackson, J. Duthie, N. Miller, V. Robertson (Waikiwi), J. Swan, C. McDowell, F.

Miller, M. Swan, D. Ford, A. Storrie (Invercargill), E. McDowell, G. Harper, A. Cavanagh, M. Smith. Messrs R. Carter, J. Meehan, L. Anderson, A. Jackson, D. Swan, L. Harper, W. Robertson (Waikiwi), F. Holroyd, B. Miller, H. Hamilton, M. Turner, T. McKenzie, E. Cartwright, J. Ford, R. Holroyd, M. Anderson, T. Wilson, R. Rodrique, H. Anderson, W. Swan, F. Smith, Lee, T. Turner, M. Ford, L. Cavanagh, K. McKenzie, L. Cartwright, A. and J. McCallum.

WEDDING

STRANG—THOMPSON The wedding was solemnized in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on Saturday evening, October 22, of Thelma Elsie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. W. Thompson, Queenstown, and George Linton, only child of Mr and Mrs W. Strang, of Dunedin. The Rev. D. K. Boyd performed the ceremony, and Miss M. Mclnnes played the organ. The church was decorated with white lilies by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a slim fitting frock of white panel satin. The sleeves were tight fitting and were gathered fully on the shoulders, and the high neckline was caught up with a pearl ornament. The long embroidered veil was pleated to a halo of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white roses. The bride’s two sisters attended her as bridesmaids. Miss Jean Thompson wore green floral georgette and Miss Mary Thompson wore pink floral georgette. The frocks had square necklines

and full skirts. They wore silver halos and long silver mittens, and they carried bouquets of shaded tulips and carnations. Mr Guthrie Strang, of Waimatuku, was best man, and Mr Robert Bowie, Cromwell, was groomsman. The reception was held at the Royal Cafe where Mrs Thompson, the bride’s mother, assisted by Mrs Strang received the guests. Mrs Thompson wore a tailored pin striped costume, with a navy straw hat and she carried a bouquet of pink and blue tulips. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy chenille spotted frock under a musquash coat with a matching hat Her bouquet was of pink tulips and maidenhair fern.

For travelling the bride wore a blue frock under a navy coat with a grey fur collar and a blue hat. Mr and Mrs Strang's future home vlill be in Otautau.

COUNTRY NEWS

WINTON Mrs R. Pettigrew, of Browns, is spending a holiday in the North Island. Mrs C. Wilson, of Waikiwi, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs W. Hagerty, Great North rjad. Miss I. Hayward, of Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs J. G. Hayward, Forest Hill. Miss E. Jones, of Kelso, was the guest of Miss H. Clement, Great North road, for the week-end. Miss R. Darling, of Dunedin, is the guest of Miss H. Darnill, Prince street. Miss M. Hughes, of Taramoa, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs H Taylor, last week.

Miss T. Clark was a recent visitor to Queenstown. Miss D. Wilson, Park street, spent the week-end at Bluff.

Mrs Veale, of Wellington, has been the guest of Mrs White, Browns. Miss Jean Russell, of Mataura, was the guest of Mrs H. Taylor, Great North road, last week-end. Mr and Mrs J. Stronach, of Niagara, have been the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Tolmie, Otapiri. Mr and Mrs J. T. Darnill, Prince street, spent the week-end in Christchurch.

Miss Ruth Baxter, of Geraldine, has returned home after spending a holiday with her aunt, Mrs D. Irwin, Browns. Miss Marion Tilley, Great North road, is spending a holiday in Waimate. Mrs A. G. Dixon and Miss C. Dixon, Park street, were visitors to Lillbum for the week-end.

Mesdames R. Wright and Randall, of Kaka Point, are the guests of Mrs S Irwin, Browns. Mr and Mrs S. G. Clark, of Ryal Bush, were the guests of Mrs R. A. Norman, Forest Hill, for the week-end. Miss Charlotte May, of Clydevale, is the guest of Mrs Noel Young, Albert street.

Mr and Mrs Aitken, of Invercargill, were the guests of Mrs W. Hamilton, Park street, for the week-end. Miss Alma Moore, of Dunedin, spent a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs F. Moore, Clyde street, last week. Mrs S. Clough, of Timaru, is visiting her mother, Mrs W. McDermott, Albert street.

Mrs E. Clark, of Invercargill, is the guest of her sister, Mrs W. M. Norman, Forest Hill.

Miss Isobel Pope, of Invercargill, spent the week-end with Mrs H. Taylor, Great North road.

Mesdames J. McKenzie, Lady Barkly, and M. E. Souness, Park street, and Misses I. McKenzie and P. Anderson, were visitors to the Eglinton Valley for the week-end.

Mr and Mrs Little, of Niagara, have been the guests of Mrs J. Gill, John street

Those who travelled from Winton to attend the Gore Racing Club’s spring meeting during the week-end included Mr and Mrs L. G. de la Perrelle, Mr and Mrs Wallace Dunlop, Mr and Mrs T. Hamilton, Mr and Mrs J. A. Cowie, Mr and Mrs T. J. Wallis, Mr and Mrs W. G. Clark, Mr and Mrs A. Gerrard, Mr and Mrs H. J. Mathias, Mr and Mrs J. A. Clark, Mr and Mrs W. Mr and Mrs T. McGillivray, Mr and Mrs J. A. Stewart, Mr and Mrs H. Graham; Mesdames M. Olive, M. G. McArthur, P. J. Kean, J. Mcllwrick, J. Todd, J. Lawrence, M. Smith, J. B. Melton; Misses S. Norman, E. Pierce, N. Mathias, M. Hamilton, M. Norman, D. Olive, H. Darnill, I. Shand, R. Darling (Dunedin), E.. Norman, E. Thomson, T. Valli, K. Boyle and M. Corcoran. Miss G. Witt, of Invercargill, spent the week-end with Miss E. Norman, Forest HilL , Mrs Kirkland and her two daughters, Mae and Isabel, of Invercargill, have been the guests of Mrs J. Brown, Albert strset. ' ■ Misc D. Cowan, of Drummond’, spent the week-end with Miss J. Nimmo, New road. Mesdames Jenkins and Sayers, of Invercargill, have been the guests of Mrs J. Crawford, Clyde street. Miss V. Chalmers, of Kelso, is the guest of Mrs P. Boylen, Great North road. Mrs Cameron, of Invercargill, spent a few days with Mrs Shaw, John street, last week. Mrs J. D. Cameron, of Dunedin, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs R. M. Martin, Park street, has returned home.

RIVERTON

Mrs H. C. Johnstone, Palmerston street, has returned from a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs J. J. Blacke, The Rocks, has returned from a holiday at Queenstown. Mr and Mrs L. Akhurst, Invercargill, were the guests of Mrs A. B. Helm, Osborne street, for the week-end. Mrs Johnstone and family, Invercargill, spent the week-end with Mrs W. Pearsey, South Riverton. Mr and Mrs J. Buchanan, have taken up residence in Havelock street. Mr and Mrs R. Bell, Edendale, are visiting The Rocks. , , Miss B. Trembath, Gore, was a visitor to Riverton during the week-end. The Misses Muriel, and Molly Grace, Invercargill, were the guests of Miss Audrey Finlayson, Palmerston street, for Labour week-end. Miss E. Gedney, has returned from a short holiday in Central Otago. Miss Hazel McFadgen, South Riverton, was a visitor to Queenstown, during the week-end. The Misses Marjorie and Eva McKmrfon spent the week-end at Timaru. Miss P. Aitken, who has been visiting Riverton, has returned to Dunedin. Miss P. Bailey, South Riverton, has returned from a short visit to Dunedin.

LUMSDEN

Mesdames Marchant, Mitchell and Low of Hastings, who have been the guests of Mrs S. L. Upchurch, returned north on Tuesday. Mrs McKinna and family spent last week-end at Glenorchy. Mrs Biggar has returned to Lumsden from a visit to Gore. Mrs E. G. Hunter, of Auckland, is spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs John Marshall. Mrs Day, Dunedin, is visiting her sister, Mrs Maitland. Miss Aitken, Dunedin, spent last week-end with Mrs John Earl. Mr and Mrs Aitken, Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs W. Little. Miss Ailsa Stevens has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Miss Beth McPhee, Dunedin, spent Labour week-end with her parents in Lumsden. Mrs W. Johnson and her family have returned from a short visit to gillMrs H. Bukon and Mrs F. Cook have motored to Invercargill for a few days.