The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 23839, 9 June 1939, 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

Miss N. Story, Venlaw, will be the guest of Mrs J. L. Hazlett, Gretna Green, Oreti, for the week-end. Miss Maud Harvey, Invercargill, spent a few days as the guest of Mrs J. R. Brown, Queen street, Otautau. Miss Helen Lister, who stayed a few days in Oamaru with her mother, Mrs James Calder, has returned to Invercargill. Miss Margaret Boyce has returned to Invercargill after being the guest oi Mrs James Calder, Oamaru, for r few days. Mrs A. B. Beadle and Miss Kitty Beadle, Earn street, have returned from Dunedin where they attended the races. Mr and Mrs J. W. Swale, Retreat road, Waikiwi, have returned home after an extended holiday in Christchurch and Timaru. Miss Valerie Walker, of the nursing staff of the Auckland Hospital, is staying with her mother, Mrs S. G. Walker, Selwyn street. Miss Nancy Rodger, _ Alice street, leaves today for Dunedin, where she will spend a week's holiday as the guest of Mrs A. C. Laing. Mrs W. E. Hazlett, Filleul street, is expected to return tomorrow from Dunedin, where she attended the Otago Jockey Club’s meeting. Miss Ena Casey, Frankton Hospital, visited Dunedin to attend the wedding

oi Dr Douglas Thomson and Miss Kathleen Kerr, which took place last evening. Mrs A. Stewart and Miss Hazel Stewart, “Dunalton,” Wyndham, and Mrs R. S. Weir, “Allandale,” Seaward Downs, were visitors to Dunedin for the Pol-lock-Fairbairn wedding. Miss C. Stone, who has been the guest of Mrs F. G. Stone, Conon street, leaves tomorrow for Christchurch where she will stay with Miss E. Lancaster before returning to her home in Wanganui. Mrs W. C. Fleming and Miss Valmai Fleming, who is well known in golfing circles, will sail this week by the Wanganella for Sydney. From there they will motor to Brisbane, where they will spend a few months. They will return to Christchurch towards the end of August. Lady Nuffield, a women of simple tastes who seldom appears at public functions, recently accompanied her husband to a morning reception given in his honour at the roof garden of Derry’s store, Kensington, London. She is tall and slender and rather delicate looking. She says her husband is very fond of Australia and,is already looking forward to his next visit. The death occurred at her Sussex home recently, at the age of 93, of Emma Sophie Georgiana, Countess of Ravensworth, who caused a sensation in society 35’years ago when she married her coachman. The Countess was the daughter of the Hon. Richard Denman and was aunt of Lord Denman, who was Governor-General of Australia from 1911 to 1914. She was thrice married, first to Captain Baker-Cresse-well, who died in 1886; second, in 1892, to the second Earl of Ravensworth, who died in 1903; and, in 1904, Lady Ravensworth married her coachman, James William Wadsworth, now believed to be in America. The countess paid her first visit to a cinema at the age of 90. SOUTHLANDERS TO GO TO MELANESIA MEDICAL MISSIONARIES MARRIED A wedding of interest in Southland took place last evening at North East Valley Church when Miss Kathleen Kerr, daughter of Mr A. Kerr and the late Mrs Kerr of Dunedin, was married to Dr Douglas Thomson, son of the Rev. J. H. Thomson and Mrs Thomson, the Manse, Kennington. Miss Kerr underwent her training in nursing in the Southland Hospital and has since taken a course in maternitynursing in Masterton, which she completed only a few days ago. She was an enthusiastic member of St. John’s Girls’ Club and was given a presentation at a 5 o’clock tea held in her honour by that organization last Tuesday afternoon. Dr Thomson was a former pupil at the Southland Boys’ High School and since completing his medical course in Dunedin, has been for several years senior house surgeon at the Southland Hospital. Dr Thomson and Mrs Thomson will spend about a fortnight in the North Island before leaving for Melanesia where both of them will take up medical missionary work. They will be stationed at Fabuaba.

NORTHEND CROQUET CLUB ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR YEAR The annual meeting of the Northend Croquet Club was held in the pavilion on Wednesday. Mrs J. Humphries presided over a good attendance of members. After reviewing the activities of the club for the past year Mrs J. Humphries congratulated the club on its successful season and excellent financial position. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs J. Blue; vicepresident, Mrs W. Robinson and Mrs S. Keen; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mrs S. C. K. Smith; captain, Mrs A. E. Wesney; deputy-captain, Mrs W. Robertson; delegate to centre, Mrs A. E. Wesney; committee, Mesdames J. Humphries, J. Hanan, W. Corbet, S. Bissett, Misses B. Cockroft and F. Anderson. Opening day was fixed for Wednesday, September 28.

COUNTRY NEWS GORE Miss N. Slater spent the week-end at Dunedin. Mrs P. J. Holland, of Whangarei, is on a visit to the South Island and at present she is the guest of Mrs T. Shea, Green street. Mrs O. Ford, East Chatton, has returned from an extended holiday in the North Island, where she was visiting friends and relations. Mis.? C. West, Crombie street, spent the week-end at Dunedin, and left by aeroplane on Monday for her home in New Plymouth. Mrs Russell Eadie, Broughton street, and Miss Eva Cruickshank, East Gore, spent the week-end at Dunedin. Mrs W. Williams, Thomas street, entertained at a bridge and afternoon tea party last week. Among those present were: Mesdames W. Kirk, J. M. Boyne, F. Wallis, jun.; D. M. Cochrane, R. G. Stokes, H. A. Price, J. E. Rogers, W. W. Powell, A. Wilson, J. M. Watters, T. L. Macdonald, R. S. Stewart, H. H. Oswin, Misses Blanche Gibbs and Joan Oswin. Mr and Mrs W. Peirson, William street, spent the week-end at Dunedin. Mrs L. E. West, Stratford street, is visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs W. J. Tither, Irving street, spent the week-end at Dunedin. Mrs A. Hain, Irk street, was hostess at afternoon tea last week. Nurse Burnett, who for the last 12 years has been country nurse for the Gore branch of the Plunket Society and who has now retired, was entertained at the Plunket rest rooms, Main street, last week. Mrs J. Harper, president of the branch, spoke of the excellent qualities of the guest and expressed the regret they all felt at .losing such a capable nurse. Nurse Burnett replied and thanked the members for their gifts. Amog those present were Mesdames J. Harper, W. Irvine (Edendale), Pankhurst (Wyndham), R. Hutton (Mataura), J. Buchanan (Mataura), A. Monagan (Edendale), Gordon (Wyndham), Todd, A. Pettigrew, J. McKinnel, J. Hunter, J. Abel, D. M. Cochrane, R. I. Rutherford, R. Fisher, E. Coventry, A. G. Henderson, H. C. Mac Gibbon, W. H. Sadlier, A. V. Latty and Plunket Nurses Isbister and Kirk. Mrs J. Abel, who left Gore yesterday to reside in Taumarunui, was the guest of honour at an afternoon tea recently held by the committee in the Gore Plunket rest rooms. The president, Mrs J. Harper, presented her , with a shoulder spray in autumn tints and spoke of her enthusiastic work for the society during her residence at Gore. Mrs Abel replied. Among those present were Mesdames J. Abel, J. Harper, W. H. Sadlier, D. M. Cochrane, E. Coventry, H. C. Mac Gibbon, Todd, R. Fisher and J. McKinnel. The music circle of the Gore Women’s Club held its opening last , week, when there was a big attendance. Mrs W. Turnbull (chairman) bad welcome to the members. The programme was as follows: Pianoforte solo, Miss M. Johnston; vocal solos, Miss Treloar; “Nymphs and Shepherds,” the glee party; musical monologues, Miss Mavis Smith; violin solos, Miss Woods; vocal solos, Mrs L. Barron; “Spinning Wheel,” the glee party; vocal duets, Mrs A. T. Pettigrew and Miss Woods. Among those present were Mesdames W. Turnbull, T. Fyfe, H. C. Mac Gibbon, A. B. Caverhill, J. Hunter, W. Scobie, E. J. Crosbie, H. R. Robertson, R. Fisher, F. M. Murray, L. Barclay, W. Milne (Otikerama), F. M. Earl, W. D. Gray, W. Tither, J. Ward, L. Barsdell, S. B. Taylor, A. Crawford, R. Ritchie, W. Peirson, H. Smith (Waikaka Valley), B. Ostlund (Mandeville), R. G. Stokes, W. F. Young, C. H. Hargest (Mataura), R. E. McGregor, C. G. Hamilton, M. Ross, A. T. Pettigrew, L. Andersen, R. W. McCreath, H. A. Hull, W. W. Powell, Miss M. Mac Gibbon, Roche (Mandeville), M. Smith (Wakaka Valley), Jessie Paterson, M. Treloar, Smith (Wellington) and Woods (Riversdale). WINTON Mr and Mrs J. Todd were visitors to Dunedin for the week-end. Miss B. Pagey, of Invercargill, has been the guest of Miss M. Gerrard, New road. Mr and Mrs N. Hamilton, of Mataura, were the guests of Mrs D. W. McKenzie, Arthur street, last week. Mrs A. Marson, of Makarewa, was the guest of Mrs J. H. Hawkins last week for the Frazer-Hawkins wedding. Mr and Mrs W. Swale, Limehills, were visitors to Dunedin for the week-end. Miss R. Henry, of Invercargill, was the week-end guest of Mrs Mabin Smith, Oreti. The first of a series of cribbage tournaments was held in the club rooms on Monday evening under the auspices of the Winton Returned Soldiers’ Association. The prize-winners for the evening were Mr and Mrs J. T. Damill. Mrs W- H. King and Miss Norma King, Park street, are the guests of Mrs H. Anderson, Brookdale, Hokonui. Mr and Mrs Eastlake, of Invercargill, have been visiting Mr and Mrs T. N. Eastlake, Church street. At the weekly euchre tournament conduced by the Winton Returned Soldiers’ Association on Thursday evening the prize-winners were Mrs J. McKenzie and Mr J. Legerwood. Mr and Mrs E. Sheehan, of Ohai, have been the guests of Mrs R. Frazer, Gap Road. Miss Joyce Butler, Park street, spent the week-end in Invercargill. Mrs Cameron, of Invercargill, was the recent guest of her daughter, Mrs J. Shaw, John street. Mr and Mrs R. B. Wilson, Great North road, were visitors to Fortrose for the week-end Mrs Tosswill, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mrs C. D. Moore, East Winton. Mrs T. C. Muir. Great North road, was a visitor to Oamaru last week. Mr and Mrs S. G. Clark, of Ryal Bush, were the week-end guests of Mrs R. A Norman Forest Hill. Mr and Mrs P. Boylen and family, Great North road, were visitors to Kelso for the week-end. RIVERTON Mr and Mrs G. Stewart and Mrs J. Cassels, of Invercargill, were guests of Mrs H. E. Philp at the week-end. Miss Eileen Cox left last week for Dunedin. Mrs Keith McNeil and Miss Hazel MacDougall have returned home after spending a few days with Mrs Hopwood, Dunedin. Mr and Mrs F. Conn are staying in Dunedin. DACRE Miss Patricia Condon, Mosgiel, is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs I R. Leonard. Misses Annie and Eileen Scully are on holiday in Timaru. Mr and Mrs W. H. King, Waitoru Downs, are spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs P. Concannon are the guests of Mrs M. Concannon. Mr and Mrs G. Dennis who have been staying in Dunedin have returned home.

EDUCATIONAL WEEK FOR GIRLS PROGRAMME ARRANGED BY WOMEN’S DIVISION An interesting and varied programme has been arranged by the Southland executive of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union for the girls’ educational week, which begins next Monday. The programme is as follows:— . Monday.—4 p.m., assemble United Friendly Societies’ hall. Welcome and distribution of programmes. Roll call, “My district, work or hobby?’ 5 p.m., tea at Messrs H. and J. Smith’s tea rooms. Community singing at hall. 6.30 p.m., visit to broadcasting station 4YZ, Invercargill. 7.30 p.m., demonstration on making and waxing flowers by Mrs W. Steel. Tuesday.—9.3o a.m., visit to The Southland Times office. 10.30 a.m., official opening. Short speeches of welcome by his Worship the Mayor and presidents of kindred associations. 1 p.m., visit to Riverton as guests of the Riverton branch of the Womens Division of the Farmers’ Union. .7.45 p.m., Pictures. Wednesday.—lo a.m., talk and demonstration on beauty culture by Mrs W. Lewis. 1 p.m., trip to Bluff. Entertainment by Bluff Borough Council and Bluff Harbour Board. 8 p.m., music and talk on composers by The O’Byrne School of Music. Thursday—B.4s a.m., visit to Farmers’ Dairy Federation. 10.15 a.m., demonstration and talk on care, of silk hose by Messrs H. and J. Smith. 11 a.m., talk by Mrs Stanley Brown on “Windows.” 2.15 p.m., visit to Southland Technical College. 4 p.m., address by Mr G. F. Griffiths; subject,“Woven Names.” Social evening. Friday—9.3o a.m., visit to Public Gardens. Talk by Mr B. P. Mansfield, superintendent of reserves, who will conduct the party. 2.30 p.m., farewell, afternoon tea at Messrs H. and J. Smith’s tea roomSv WEDDINGS MOLLER—NEWLANDS The marriage of Lester Francis, second son of Mr and Mrs E. T. Moller, of Pitt street, and Katharine Isobel, second daughter of Dr and Mrs W. Newlands, of London street, took place on Wednesday evening at All Saints’ Church, Dunedin, Archdeacon Whitehead performing the ceremony and Mr Lilly playing the nuptial music. Scarlet berries and autumn leaves had been arranged in the chancel, while white and silver ribbons tied little bunches of holly berries to each pew. The service was choral.

Chalk-white stiffened chantilly lace with an all-over design of gardenias went to fashion the wedding gown, and all eyes were drawn to the picture of the attractive bride, as, preceded by the choir boys and her four attendants, she came up the aisle with her father. She wore her great-great-grandmother’s heart-shaped pearl brooch as a pendant, giving interest to the untrimmed V neck-line. A swathed effect was given to the waistline and the long square train was cut in one with the plain skirt. The sleeves were squared at the shoulders and trimmed with Small buttons at the wrists. The folds of a voluminous tulle veil, lent by Mrs R. D. B. Paterson (a friend of the bride), billowed over the train, being secured to the hair by a narrow band of orange-blossom buds and a circlet of curled ostrich feather. The crescentshaped sheaf completing the ensemble was composed of pearl-white roses and freesias and maidenhair fem. The two older bridesmaids—Miss Audrey Meek (chief) and Miss June Blundell, of Te Awamutu—wore gowns of mermaid blue frosted velvet trimmed on the bodice front with bows of petunia and silver velvet. These colours were also combined in the sashes.

The gowns of the younger attendants, Misses Barbara Paterson and Marjory Newlands (a sister of the bride), were similar to those described in the main details of four-gored skirt and elbow-length puffed and shirred sleeve, but their heck-lines were square instead of heart-shaped, and, instead of the single ostrich feather, dyed blue to match the gowns, worn cap-wise by their seniors, they adopted the younger fashion of the silver mesh cap. All wore blue mittens and shower bouquets of pink carnations, roses, and violets, and early Victorian posies of pink roses and violets were carried by each pair respectively. Mr Ernest Moller attended his brother as best man. The groomsman was Mr Bruce Mackenzie, and the four ushers were Messrs Desmond Greenslade, John Howarth, Lori Hogg and John Newlands. A colour scheme of pink carried out in hydrangeas and chrysanthemums and extending to the damask tablecloths made the Somerset Lounge of the Savoy an attractive setting for the reception, which was attended by some 90 guests. Mrs Newlands, as hostess, wore a most becoming frock of dark saxe panne velvet and matching cap of the same material, with veil trimming. She carried lemon and orange abutilons. Mrs Moller, mother of the bridegroom, assisted her, a tall and graceful figure in a black French model gown, striped diagonally in gold. Velvet lined the brim of her matching fur-felt picture hat, and black ospreys trimmed its crown. Her flowers were cherry-red abutilons. The going-away frock was an Hungarian model in shades of dark blue, shot with Burgundy, the latter colour predominating in her Harris tweed stroller coat. A felt hat was worn to tO Mr and Mrs L. F. Moller will live in Dee street, Invercargill. GOUGH—KING The wedding was solemnized recently at St. Paul’s Church, Invercargill, of Kathleen Helen, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs H. S. King, Priory, Wallacetown and John Robert, eldest son of Mr G. A. Gough and the late Mrs Gough, Tweed street, Invercargill. The Rev. C. J. Tocker performed the ceremony and Mrs Bath played the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length frock of pale pink satin, the bodice being gathered on a rounded yoke with a high neck-line, finished with a spray of orange blossom and finished at the back with a row of satin buttons. The sleeves were tight-fitting and formed points over the hands. Her embroidered veil was held in place by a halo of tulle and orange blossom and she wore silver shoes and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums, carnations, asparagus fern and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Florence King, youngest sister of the bride wore an ankle-length frock of green embossed matalasse. The bodice had a square neck, full sleeves and a bolero while the skirt was very full. Her headdress v/as a halo of silver leaves and she wore silver shoes and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums, carnations, asparagus fern and maidenhair fern. The best man was Mr George Farquharson, of Invercargill. The reception was held at Elmwood Garden, where the guests were received by Mrs King, mother of the bride, and Mrs Gough, grandmother of the bridegroom. Before her marriage the bride was entertained at a gift evening in the Wallacetown hall by the residents of the district. Mr and Mrs Gough’s future home will be in Wallacetown.