The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23693, 16 December 1938, Page 7

The Social Round

The lady editor will be pleased to receive tor publication in ’‘The Soci ®‘ Round” each day items ot 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 effecting, or of Interest to. women.

Miss Joyce Bams, Dunedin, arrived on Wednesday to spend the holidays with Miss Rein, Gala street. Mrs R. E. Bennetts and her small daughter, of Roxburgh, are the guests of Mrs T. M. Rankin, Yarrow street. Mr and Mrs Johannes C. Andersen, of Wellington, are the guests of Mr and .Mrs L. S. Andersen, Halton street, Gore.

Mr and Mrs J. S. Elliot, who have been the guests of Mrs Herbert Napier, Thames street, returned ' to Middlemarch yesterday. The engagement is announced of Lottie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs John McLeod, Wallacetown, and Albert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Victor Hartley, Ryal Bush. Advice has been received by Miss A. O. Giller, principal of the Southland 'Shorthand and Typewriting School, that Miss E. A. Macdonald was successful in passing the recent intermediate Government examination for shorthandtypists. ' Members of the Dipton Hockey Club paid a surprise visit to the hotel recently to honour Miss Gretta Stewart. The evening Was spent in competitions, community singing and a recitation by Mrs J. McLean. Competition winners were Miss Iris McCurdy, Miss Stewart, Mrs Buchanan, and Miss Stewart. After supper Miss E. McDonald, captain, spoke of the popularity of the

guest of honour, and presented her with a beautiful bevelled mirror, mounted on a marble slab and ornamented with a pink and blue china statue. Miss Stewart replied. Those present were: Mr and Mrs G. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs O. Taylor; Mesdames E. E. Stewart, and J. McLean: Misses Gretta Stewart, Winnie and Iris McCurdy, Jean McDonald, B. Tavlor and E. McDonald; Messrs D. Taylor and R. Colyer.- The evening was brought to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. A successful garden party was held on Holt Park, Otautau, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Guild of the Presbyterian Church. The following were the stall-holders: Cakes, Mesdames Brash, Coulter and Thomson; fancy, Mrs C. H. Hill and Miss Alys Chilton; busy bees, Miss Nancy Maxwell; sweets, Bible class girls; Christmas tree, Misses C. Jellyman and M. Smart; fruit salad, Mrs Hope and Miss McKenzie; produce, Mesdames Smellie, Low and Liddell. The winners of the competitions were: Women’s bowling, Miss Jean Collie; men’s bowling, Ronald Brash; women’s croquet, Miss Jean Campbell; men’s croquet, Mr E. Jellyman; men’s chain stepping, Mr W. R. Smart; girls’ race, Fay Lindsay; small boys’ race, Kenneth Paterson; weight of cake, William Batchelor; bull-board, Mesdames D. Brown, R. Smart, H. D. Collie, A. H. Lindsay and Mr Ronald Lindsay; bowling competition, Graeme Sutherland. Those present were: Mr and Mrs J. M. Lindsay, Mr and Mrs M. Coulter, Mr and Mrs R. Smart, Mr and Mrs E. Jellyman, Mr and Mrs J. Thomson, Mr and Mrs A. D. Brash, Mr and Mrs P. Beggs, Mr and Mrs P. MacKenzie, Mesdames A. Liddell, A. Chilton, A. Fisher, Smellie, Low, Hope, Muirhead, J. .A. Paterson, Sayers (Ohai), M. Laing, Morton, T. Flett, C. H. Hill, D. Brown, H. Laing, A. Harrington, R. Cuppies, G. B. Bums, G. Strang, H. D. Collie, H. Rountree, J. C. Millar, Alex Low, John Collie, D. C. McCrostie, L. M. Turvey, Hibbs and A. H. Lindsay; Misses Jellyman (2), A. Chilton, N. Maxwell, J. Campbell, Shaw, Donnan, Hope, Campbell, T. Seatter, Smellie, J. Collie, M. Collie, E.. Norman, McKenzie, Guthrie, Muirhead, Beggs (2), and D. Harrington, Rev. Burnett, Messrs Conolly, W. Smart. F. J. Collie, R. Smc t, jun., C. Hope, H. Chandler and J. Challis.

OBITUARY MRS R. KEIR I The death has occurred at Gore of Mrs R. Keir, of Charlton. Mrs Keir was born at Riverton and was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. S. Cullen, pioneer settlers of Southland. As a child she lived in the Otautau and Pine Bush districts and later the family moved to Charlton and farmed a property on the Upper Charlton road. In 1911 she married Mr C. R. Keir, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs John Keir, of Main South road. Mrs-Keir was an enthusiastic horticulturist and she spent many hours in her garden, where there are many rate shrubs and flowers.

WEDDINGS COLYER—NELSON The wedding was solemnized at St. John’s Church, Invercargill, of Vita Florence, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson, Green Point, Ocean Beach, and James Nelson, eldest son of Mr arid Mrs R. V. G. Colyer, 40 St. Andrew street, Invercargill. The Rev. Mr Fallows performed the ceremony and the Rev. Mr Lomas played the organ. The church was decorated for the occasion with lilies. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a London Tan costume and a matching straw hat, gloves and shoes to tone. She carried a bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Hilda Nelson attended her sister. She wore a navy tailored costume, hat and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Robert Colyer. Afternoon tea was served at the home of the bridegroom's parents. The bride’s mother, Mrs P. Nelson, wore a forest green costume, hat and accessories to tone, and wore a shoulder spray. The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs R. Colyer, wore a navy tailored costume, navy hat and accessories to match, and a shoulder spray of pansies. For travelling, the bride wore a three-piece suit with a summer felt hat. Mr and Mrs J. N. Colyer left by car for Christchurch, en route for Wellington, and will return by air. Their future home will be in Dipton. PICKFORD-WHITE At St. Stephen’s Church, Ashburton, the wedding was solemnized of Esther Irene, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs

A. C. White, Otautau, and Percy Raymond, youngest son of Mrs M. Pickford and the late Mr W. R. Pickford, Ashburton. The Rev. J. F. Feron performed the ceremony, and the church was decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was escorted by her father,, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute, cut on the cross, and falling in soft folds to form a train which showed beneath her embroidered tulle veil. A halo of orange blossom was her head-dress, and she carried a bouquet of lily of the valley. Misses Hazel Hickey, Ashburton,, and Natalie Giles, Seadown, were bridesmaids. They wore frocks of shell pink embossed organdi, made with square necklines, fully puffed sleeves and closely-fitting bodices. Velvet ribbon of matching shades formed belts, which were caught up in tailored bows at the back, with streamer ends extending to the ends of the full skirts. They wore hak>s of finely-pleated organdi, finished with pretty flowers in front, and their bouquets were of roses, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Thoroughgood, Dunedin, as best man, and Mr W. Tait, Leeston, as groomsman. As the bride left the church -he was presented with two silver horseshoes, one by Joan Woolley (niece of the bride), and the other by David Leask. The reception was held at Lewitt’s reception rooms, 98 West Belt, Where the guests were received by Mrs A. .C. White and Mrs M. Pickford. The bride travelled in a green suit and green straw hat and carried a musquash fur coat. Mr and Mrs P. R. Pickford will live in Westport.

FAREWELL SOCIAL MRS E. E. STEWART AND FAMILY HONOURED A social was given in the Dipton Hall recently in honour of Mrs E. E. Stewart and family, who are leaving the district. Mrs Stewart, who has been licensee of the Dipton Hotel, and has re- • sided in the district for a large number of years, recently disposed of her business and the large gathering of local and visiting people from all parts of Southland showed the esteem in which the Stewart family was held. The evening took the form of a social and dance. Items were given by Miss Mona Campbell (Winton) and Master Lindsay Campbell. Music for the dance was supplied by Mrs Dykes and Mr Baily, extras being played by Miss T. K. Shand. Mr W. Anderson was M.C. During the supper interval Mr D. McCurdy spoke of the popularity of the departing guests and referred to their help in the various organizations in the district, and wished them good luck in the future. Mr McCurdy then made a presentation, and asked Mrs E. E, Stewart to accept a clock and bevelled mirror. To Miss Gretta Stewart he presented a travelling rug and box of handkerchiefs. Mr and Mrs George Stewart were presented with a barometer and gift set, and Mr W. Stewart, an eversharp pencil and fountain pen. Mrs H. T. Shand presented, Mrs Stewart with a bouquet of roses and Miss Stewart with a shoulder spray of roses. The chairman then called on the Rev. Fallows to speak on behalf cf the Anglican Church. In doing so, Mr Fellows spoke of the loss the church had sustained by the departure of the guests. I He referred to the hospitality extended to Mrs Fallows and himself by Mrs I Stewart. On behalf of the members of the Anglican Church, he presented Mrs Stewart with a case of afternoon teaspoons, Miss Gretta Stewart with a crystal powder bowl, Mr and Mrs George Stewart with a cup, saucer ’and plate, and Mr W. Stewart with a set of military brushes. On behalf of the Badminton, Basketball and Tennis Clubs, Mrs L. A. Whitaker spoke of the good qualities of Miss G. Stewart as a member of the three 1 clubs, and referred to her excellent work for the Basketball Club particularly. Mrs Whitaker presented Miss Stewart with a manicure set and compact to match, and Mr and Mrs George Stewart, on behalf of the Tennis and Badminton Clubs, with a cake stand. Mr G. P. Martin, president of the Moana Tennis Club, also spoke. The opportunity was taken by Mr McCurdy to extend a welcome to the district to Mr and Mrs Urquhart, who had taken over the Dipton Hotel. Mrs Stewart replied. Miss Stewart and Mr G. Stewart also spoke. Dancing was resumed, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne concluded the evening. COUNTRY NEWS BLUFF Miss Elsie Denny, Bur tows street, left early in the week to spend a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs W. Horrobin, Athleney street, left this week to spend a holiday in Wellington.

Mr and Mrs J. R. Woods and small daughtei’ Jocelyn, left early in the week to take up residence in their new home at 162 Duke street, Invercargill. Miss Hilda Nichol, Castle Downs, Dipton, paid a visit during the week to her parents, Mr end Mrs E. A: Nichol, “Morningside.” Miss Kathleen Fletcher, Marine Parade. has returned from a holiday spent in Christchurch. GORE Mr and Mrs E. J. Crosbie, Albany street, have returned from a holiday spent in the North Island. Miss M. Whelan , left Gore yesterday morning to spend a holiday at'Waimate. Mrs J. Scott and Miss N. Duggan, Albany street, who have been the guests of Mrs W. Dickson, Otamita, have returned home. Mrs Robert Fisher, Devon street, is visiting St. Clair, Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Maurice Cronin, Coutts road, are spending a holiday at Riverton Rocks. Mrs George Grant, of Balfour, was a visitor to Gore last week, and was the guest of Mrs F. S. Graham, Albany street, Mr and Mrs F. Shave, Broughton street, have returned from a visit to Mrs A. Stewart, of Dunkeld, Balfour, was a visitor to Gore last week, and was the guest of Mrs J. Brown, Devon street. Mrs Harris, of Sydney, is spending a holiday in New Zealand, and is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs R. A. Wallis, High street. Miss L. McAlister, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs E. Somers-Edgai, 1 Crombie street. Mr and Mrs R. A. Wallis, High street, left last week on a motor trip to Eglinton Valley. They were accompanied by Mrs Harris, of Sydney, and Miss Molly Rogers, Irk street. Mrs E. C. Mead, who has been on the teaching staff of the Gore High School for the last two years, and who has accepted a position as commercial mistress at the Avonside Girls’ High School (Christchurch), left Gore yesterday morning for Christchurch. Before her departure Mrs Mead was entertained by the teaching staff of the Gore High School at afternoon tea, and presented with an afternoon tea set. The presentation was made by the rector, Mr E. H. W. Rowntree. Mr James Boyne also spoke. Mrs Mead was also met by the pupils and presented with a toilet set.

Miss Kitty Jopp,; whose marriage takes place soon, was the guest of honour at a kitchen evening held in the Soldiers’ Club rooms recently. The hostesses were Misses T. Turnbull, Sally and Jean Wylie, and M. Shepherd. The winners of the competitions were Mesdames A. Hain, Mason, E. Kirby, and Misses J. Paterson and E. Graham. Miss Jopp then opened the gifts, and thanked her friends. Among those present were Mesdames Walter Gee, F. S. Graham. M. McLeod, Turnbull, L. Cockerill, R. Chatterton, D. Reid. F. Wylie, A. Hain, E. Kirby, Mason, W. D. Shelton, J. Ritchie. J. Ross, S. P. Taylor, D. Paterson, J. Brown, W. Tither, F. Olson, A. Gee: Misses J. Paterson, K. Kelly. Joan Wilson, V. Fox. Ida Rhodes. Kathleen Kirk, Diana Green, Nellie Paterson. L. Jopp. E. Graham, O'Neil, Molly Rogers, Laidlaw, Whelan and A. Thomson. RIVERTON Miss Margaret Hogg. Dunedin, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs T. Hoeg. South Riverton. Miss M. Brown. Invercargill, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Brown, Jetty street. Miss C. Borland, Havelock street, is spending a holiday at Queenstown. Mrs A. F. Speight and her children, Redcliff, have returned home after spending a holiday at their house at the Rocks. Mrs H.'J. Wnld°n is visiting Dunedin.