The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 24115, 2 May 1940, Page 4

The Social Round

Mrs Walter Jones, Herbert street, has left for a visit to Dunedin.

Mrs T. L. Macdonald, Gore, will leave at the end of the week for Wellington.

Mrs W. S. Todd, Thomson street, returned last evening from a visit to Hanmer.

Miss Philippa Hodge, Gladstone terrace, will leave on Monday for a visit to Dunedin.

The Mayoress, Mrs J. R. Hanan, returned on Tuesday evening from a visit to Christchurch. Miss L. M. Story, physical recreation officer for Southland, left yesterday for a visit to Mataura and Queenstown. Mrs A. J. Neil, secretary of the Women’s Patriotic Committee, returned last evening from a week’s visit to Dunedin.

Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Herbert street, returned on Tuesday evening from a week’s visit to Queenstown and Dunedin.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN

DOMINION PRESIDENT ELECTED Mrs W. N. Benson (Dunedin), was elected Dominion president of the National Council of Women of New Zealand,'at the final session of the Dominion conference held in Christchurch. Miss L. Sullivan (Dunedin) was elected Dominion secretary, and Mrs E. McNair (Auckland) was reelected treasurer. Representatives of the International Council of Women standing committees appointed were:—Press, Miss A. Basten I (Auckland); laws and legal position of women, Miss E. Melville (Auckland); public health, Miss A. Buckley (Christchurch); education, Mrs D. G. Gordon (Wanganui); trades and professions, Miss M. A. Trent (Christchurch); child welfare, Miss B. E. Camachan (Auckland); cinema, Mrs Tomlinson (Christchurch); broadcasting. Miss M. G. Havelaar; housing, Miss I. M. Jamieson; domestic economy, Mrs W. F. Kent-Johnston (Christchurch); finance, Mrs E. McNair; I.C.W. bulletin, Miss L. V. Langsford; peace and arbitration, Mrs Milligan; migration, Mrs Hefford (Wellington); and suffrage, Miss England. It was decided that the next conference should be held at Wanganui, towards the end of September 1941. WOMEN POLICE In reply to a telegram sent to the Minister in charge of police, asking that a deputation from the conference wait on the Minister in Wellington today to discuss the appointment of women police, a telegram received from the Hon. Peter Fraser stated that a deputation would be unnecessary as the Government intended having appointments made as soon as arrangements could be made. Miss E. Melville (Auckland) moved that the following message should be sent immediately to the Hon. Peter Fraser:—“The National Council of Women desires to thank you for your telegram stating the intention of the Government to make appointments of women police as soon as arrangements can be completed. The council, however, is deeply disappointed at the long delay since passing of the legislation making provision for women police, and considers the matter of extreme urgency, particularly in view of war conditions. It begs the favour of an interview on Friday.” The telegram was sent during the morning session. A remit dealing with the treatment of shell-shocked soldiers from the South Canterbury branch, was presented by Mrs Holgate, and passed. It read: “As it is inevitable that the war will intensify the problem of the shellshocked soldier, the Government be urged to make provision for adequate psychatherapy for returned soldiers in homes other than mental hospitals.” Another of the remits passed was from the Wanganui branch asking the National Council to urge the appointment of women representatives on any council, national or international, authorised by the Governments to discuss peace problems.

PLUNKET SOCIETY WINTON SUB-BRANCH At the annual meeting of the Winton Sub-branch of the Plunket Society, Mrs J. W. Irwin presided over a good attendance of members. Reference to the death of the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage was made by the president, who also referred to the society’s loss by the death of Mrs John Brown, a former member of the committee. Office-bearers were elected as follows:—President, Mrs J. W. Irwin; vicepresidents, Mesdames H. Anderson, W. Hamilton, T. N. Mitchell, R. Swale; secretary and treasurer, Miss I. G. Russell; committee, Mesdames P. Boylen, A. Hamilton, J. L. Hazlett, J. Henderson, J. T. Hubber, M. Kean, G. Kina R. King. J. T. May, W. H. King, M. H. McCallum, C. McDonald, L. G. de la Perrelle, W. Norman, T. E. Patterson, R. D. Pearce, G. Wadworth, M. Reilly, G. Rouse, C. R. Shand, C. Wilson, J. J. Woods, D. Simpson and Miss N. King; advisory board, Dr P. Gow, Messrs T. N. Mitchell and O. A. B. Smith; auditor, Mr T. N. Mitchell; delegates to the executive, president and secretary and members of committee. At a subsequent meeting of the committee, Miss Fogo, tutor of the Association for Country Education, who wished to get in touch with young mothers, addressed the meeting concerning her various classes. It was decided to hold a demonstration on nutrition in the manual school at a date to be fixed. It was decided that no meeting of the committee be held in May or July.

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.

GORE WOMEN’S CLUB MUSIC CIRCLE

OPEN EVENING HELD ON MONDAY The Music Circle of the Gore Women’s Club held an open evening on Monday when a large number of members and visitors attended. The chairman of the circle (Miss M. J. Mac Gibbon) presided and extended a welcome to those present. At the end of the programme the Rev. W. W. Powell returned thanks on behalf of the visitors. The following programme was presented: “Go Lovely Rose,” Glee Party; vocal solo, Miss F. White; pianoforte duet, Miss M. Johnston and Mr R. Matthews; vocal solo, Mrs Watson; vocal solo, Mr D. Kay; “Spider and Fly,” Glee Party; vocal solo, Mrs Watson; vocal solo, Mr Kay; pianoforte solo, Mr R. Matthews; vocal solo, Miss F. White; vocal solo, Mrs L. C. Barron. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs J. W. Turnbull, Mr and Mrs Hargest, Mr and Mrs D. Kay (Mataura), the Rev. W. W. Powell and Mrs Powell. Mesdames B. Ostlund, J. E. Rogers, H. Hull, D. Harvey, F. W. Oakden, N. M. Sandes, S. B. Taylor, A. S. Atkins, E. T. Eastwood, J. Ritchie, C. R. Green, White (Otama), A. Hain, D. Hay, L. C. Barron, Collett, E. J. Crosbie, N. Mat-

thews, R. W. McCreath. G. Anderson, A. Stevenson, J. M. Blight, F. S. Graham, Smith (Mataura), W. Sccbie, Watson, J. Watson (Mataura), J. Gresham Boyd (Mataura), R. Hutton (Mataura), J. Ross, W. McLeod. Misses M. Rogers, M. Mac Gibbon, Woods, Roche, E. McKay, F. White, Stead, Winning (Mataura), I. McLeod, M. Johnston and R. Treloar, Mr R. Matthews.

GOLDEN WEDDING AT KENNINGTON

MR AND MRS J. PETERS Mr and Mrs James Peters, two wellknown and highly respected residents of Kennington recently celebrated their golden wedding. In honour of the occasion a happy function took place at their home “Roseneath,” Kennington, where members of the family from far and near gathered to congratulate them. A two-tier cake occupied pride of place on the table. Numerous gifts and telegrams were received from all over New Zealand—testimony of the high esteem in which Mr and Mrs Peters are held.

SERIES OF DANCES AT WAIANIWA

FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS PROVE POPULAR The series of fortnightly dances were continued in the local hall on Friday evening last, there being a fair crowd of dancers present. Extras were played by Mr T. McFadden. Mr J. B. Steans was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr and Mrs C. K. Steans, Mr and Mrs H. B. Lawson, Mr and Mrs C. Kennedy. Misses M. King, M. Young, D. Phillip, G. Lawson, G. Ronald, E. Steans, A. Crooks (Invercargill), M. Cartwright, L. Ronalds, G. Steans, M. Maloney (Spar Bush), D. Forde (Isla Bank), M. Maloney and C. Maloney (Spar Bush), E. Mcßae, C. Rance (Waikiwi), V. Bruland, Forbes (Isla Bank), C. Ronald. Messrs J. Steans, D. Cartwright, A. Greive, R. Mannah, I. Robertson, F. Hill, F. Holoryod, R. Holoryod and A. Holoryod (Otahuti), C. Cartwright, L. Hunter, N. Evans (Waimatuku), J. McFadden, I. Houston, J. McNeill (Thornbury), T. Cartwright, R. McPherson, K. Forrest, Anderson (Waimatuku) , D. Whyte (Taramoa). SUCCESSFUL DANCE AT PUKEMAORI The fortnightly dance was held in the Pukemaori Hall on Saturday night and proved to be the usual success. Mr A. Raynor was master of ceremonies. People were present from Wairio, Tuatapere and Nightcaps. Those present were Mr and Mrs R. Owens, Mr and Mrs J. Chamberlain, Mr and Mrs B. King, Mr and Mrs Bragg, Mr and Mrs Mclvor. Mesdames E. Fowle, C. Burns, Addock, Mclnyre, Burnett. Misses I. Wyeth, Wright, R. Brick (Orawia), Savage (Nightcaps),_ Ferris (Invercargill), H. Forde (Wairio), M. Frowde, Batt, J. Frowde, A. Cavanagh, J. Fraser, F. Browne, Mclntyre, Ridder, M. Ogilvie, O. Beer (Tuatapere), M. Watson, Watts (Otautau), F. Watson (Orepuki), P. Wilson, I. King, B. Raynon, Whyte (2), J. Todd, McGee, Batt, G. Forde (Wairio), Hansen (Invercargill), McLeod, A. Whyte, Burns, M. Robertson, S. Dickson, McCurdy (Invercargill), Harrison. C. McAra (Merrivale). Messrs E. King, K. Chamberlain, F. Marshall, J. Mclntyre, Batt, W. Cavanagh (Pukemaori), C. Cosgrove, A. Kennedy (Nightcaps), W. Brick, T. Bryan, F. Mclntosh, A. Wilson (Orawia), Watts (2), S. Greig (Opio), A. Grant, Blight, Lowe, T. Luke (Opio), Forde, Brown, H. McKeacher (Tuatapere), Cook (2), T. Rohan (Clif—den), B. Scobie, L. Raynor, D. Popham, B. Smith, H. Stewart (Tuatapere), J. Egean, L. Beal, R. R. Wilson (Invercargill), R. Smith (Opio), W. Sheehan (Te Tua), R. Horrell, Coulter, G. Cleveland (Tuatapere), L. Brenton, B. Cochrane, Evans (2), S. Moss, W. Minty (Feldwick), Grant, Munro, D. Brick, Rodgers, Plank (Invercargill), Peterson, B. Collie (Clifden), D. Johnstone, H. Dixon (Clifden), A. Todd, Carr (3), A. Ridder (Otautau), G. Ridder (Papatotara), I. Hagen, Gill, M. Brick (Ringway), A. Browne, L. Sim, B. Robertson, D. Chamberlain (Orawia), Kimble, Davis (Tuatapere), Whyte, H. Burns, McNaughton, Ward, Welsh (Riverton), Harvey, McLeod, Brass, Mills (Thornbury), Blackmore, Brash, and many others.