The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 24181, 18 July 1940, 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 tanist bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs G. M. Todd and her small son, Alice street, will leave today to spend a holiday in Tapanui as the guest of Mrs Robertson. Misses Annie and Alice Middleton have returned to their home in Lora Gorge after spending an extended holiday in Lincoln as the guests of Mrs A. W. MacDonald. Mr and Mrs W. M. Walker, Lorn street, left by Tuesday afternoon’s express on an extended health trip to Rotorua. They will fly direct from Dunedin to Auckland. They were accompanied by Mrs W. Hawkins, Centre Bush, who intends visiting friends in Auckland and New Plymouth before returning south. Still another field of activity more often held by men than women has been opened to the latter as. a result of the war. Several girls from various parts of the Dominion have gone to Massey College to take a course in herd testing. Although women have taken up this work before, opportunities for success have been rare. > Since the inception of the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild, 24 tons of clothing, ranging from babies’ bootees to old men’s coats, have been dispatched from Government House, Wellington. The demand for practical assistance with the refugee problem in England was urgent, but the women of New Zealand rallied energetically to the cause and accomplished great things. Miss Catherine S. Forde, M.A., Dip. Ed., A.T.C.L., organizing teacher for the Government correspondence school in the Otago and Southland educational districts, arrived in Invercargill this week. She will make the city her headquarters while in Southland and will leave this morning for the Waikaka district before visiting other country areas. The monthly gathering of the Southland High School Old Girls’ Association was held at the Southland Women’s Club last night, when the president, Mrs Alex Derbie, was hostess. The feature of the evening was the showing of films by Mrs J. N. Armour taken on her trip to Honolulu last year. I Musical items were given by Miss Joyce Lee and Miss May Dalrymple (songs) and Miss Mary Gilbert, who played pianoforte solos and was also accompanist. WEDDINGS BUTT—WHYTE The wedding was solemnized at the First Presbyterian Church, recently, of Amelia Annie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. A. Whyte, "Little Bush,” Taramoa. and David Frances, second youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. J. Butt, Ryal Bush. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Gardiner, of South Invercargill. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of_ ivory striped satin beaute. The bodice was niched at the shoulders and gathered into a full skirt, which formed a long train at the back. The sleeves were gathered at the top to give a broad shoulder effect and finished with a peak over the hand. Her embroidered tulle veil, worn by her mother on her wedding day, fell from a coronet of orange blossoms. She wore ivory satin shoes and carried a sheaf of arum lilies and asparagus fern. Miss Doris Whyte, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a frock of green figured taffetas cut on Victorian lines. lire bodice was fitted into a very full circular skirt. The heartshaped neckline was edged with cream lace, and tiny buttons trimmed the front of the bodice. The sleeves were long and were gathered at the shoulders. Her bouquet was of bronze chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern Miss Gladys Whyte, youngest sister of the bride, was flower girl. She w/re a frock of lemon-figured taffetas. The bodice was fitted into a full gathered ankle-length skirt, and green frilling edged the high neckline, short puffed sleeves and the hem of the skirt. A wide sash finished the waist-line and was tied in a bustle bow at the back. She wore a head band of orange and lemon flowers, and her bouquet was to match. Mr Fred Gaitts was best man. The reception was held at the Tudor Lounge where the guests were received by Mrs Whyte, mother of the bride. She wore a brown pin-striped costume, brown model hat and accessories to match. Her shoulder spray was of narcissi, freesias and maidenhair fern. I She was assisted by Mrs Butt, mother of the bridegroom. She wore a floral frock under a black coat, black hat and accessories and a stole. She wore a shoulder spray of freesias and maidenhair fern. For travelling the bride wore a storm blue tweed suit under a swing coat of angora tweed of the same shade. Her hat and shoes were blue to tone and trimmed with burgundy. Her gloves and hand-bag were burgundy and she carried a stole, the gift of the bridegroom. Before her marriage, the bride was entertained at a gift evening by residents of Taramoa, and a cup, saucer and plate afternoon by Mrs F Carter, Makarewa Junction. She also received a gift from fellow workers of Invercargill. Mr and Mrs D. Butt will reside at Ryal Bush. SMALL-TOMLIN A wedding jf considerable interest in the Lumsden district was solemnized in the Presbyterian Church last Saturday, when Violet Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs Tomlin, was married to John Glen, only son of Mrs John Small. The Rev. I. Polson performed the ceremony and Mrs H. Dore played the organ. The bride was piped into the church by her uncle, Mr D. Sutherland, of Athol. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr D. Sutherland, wore a gown of cream suple satin. The net yoke was trimmed with tiny bands of satin ribbon, and the full skirt opened into circular net train appliqued with satin flowers. Her veil was hand embroidered and she carried a bouquet of freesias. The bride’s niece, Miss Heather Clark, of Winton, was bridesmaid. She wore a frock of cream floral sheer with red shoes and accessories. Mrs V/. Clark, sister of the bride, was matron of honour. She wore a black floral silk frock with red trimmings, and hat to match. . Mr J. McGregor, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. While the register was being signed, Mrs A. Brush (Otautau) sang “Bless, This House.” . Later the guests were received at the Masonic hall by Mrs Tomlin, who wore a brown tailored costume with hat and fur to tone and a shoulder spray of narcissi and freesias. She was assisted by Mrs Small, who wore a navy blue costume with navy accessories and a shoulder spray of spring flowers. During the reception items were Riven by Mrs A. Reidy, Mr and Mrs Brush and Messrs Tomlin. For travelling, the bride wore a mulberry coloured frock, with shoes and hat to match, and a brown musquash coat.

ARTS AND CRAFTS CIRCLE WOOD CARVING DISPLAY AT WOMEN’S CLUB Another interesting afternoon was arranged by the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Southland Women’s Club in the form of a display of wood carving. It was held in the club room yesterday afternoon. Mrs G. R. Milward welcomed the members and drew their attention to the variety of objects exhibited. Among these were three chests carved by one of the members, Mrs R. C. Barnett, one introducing figures from Alice in Wonderland, one carved witK dragons, and the third with a Tudor design. A pair of carved oak candlesticks was made from timbers over 800 years old taken from the roof of the Winchester Cathedral, Other pieces in the collection were Norwegian bridal spoons, a Swedish figure, carved Dutch wedding clogs from the island of Marken in the Zuyder Zee and an eating vessel used by a chieftain of Melanesia. Members were interested in a set of beads, minutely carved from the Australian quandant nut with a pen knife by the late Mr John Taylor, of Invercargill, who was entirely self-taught. A good example of ship carving was seen in a round table-top. Mrs Barnett gave a short talk on wood carving, treating the subject as a hobby. She said that three factors were

essential for carving—drawing ability, patience and time. New Zealand woods, she considered, offered a wide variety of choice for the purpose. In carving the first step was the selection of wood, next the acquisition of a mallet and the necessary tools and then the drawing of the design, after which the actual carving was proceeded with. The staining of the wood was another question to be considered and one which could be approached from different angles. Mrs A. M. Macdonald moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Barnett for demonstrating her fascinating hobby. MAJORITY ATTAINED AT SOUTHJIILLEND MISS MARY KIRKWOOD HONOURED Mr and Mrs T. J. Kirkwood entertained over two hundred guests at a party in the South Hillend hall in honour of the coming-of-age of their daughter Mary. The evening was spent in dancing, music being supplied by Mr and Mrs W. J. Egan and Mr W. Bailey. Extras were played by Miss M. McGearty and Mr J. Bailey was master of ceremonies. After the supper interval Mr T. J. Kirkwood thanked the people for coming to do honour to his daughter. In making her a presentation of a silver key he congratulated her on attaing her majority. Mr Frank Plunkett referred to the popularity of the Kirkwood family as was shown by the large crowd present and in making a presentation of a varied collection of birthday gifts to the guest he wished her best wishes in the future. Mr J. Murphy thanked the host and hostess on behalf of those present for the very enjoyable evening. Mr J. Kirkwood replied on behalf of his sister, thanking the speakers for their very kind remarks and the guests for their many gifts. During the evening vocal solos were sung by Miss T. Flynn (Mataura), Mrs J. F. Kean and Mr W. Forde (Winton). A statue dance was won by Mr and Mrs J. D. Henderson (Otapiri) and the winners of the Monte Carlo waltz were Miss P. Hogg and Mr B. W. Langford. Among those present were Mr and Mrs T. J. Kirkwood, Mr and Mrs J. Murphy, Mr and Mrs A. Heenan, Mr and Mrs W. J. Egan, Mr and Mrs S. Kean, Mr and Mrs V. Langford, Mr and Mrs K. Munro, Mr and Mrs J. Muir, Mr and Mrs W. Woods, Mr and Mrs R. Woods, Mr and Mrs J. T . Hazlett, Mr and Mrs J. Plunkett, Mr and Mrs J. Craigie, Mr and Mrs R. Bailey, Mr and Mrs J. Bailey, Mr and Mrs P. Boyle, Mr and Mrs A. Dykes, Mr and Mrs W. J. Langford, Mr and Mrs J. F. Kean, Mr and Mrs M. Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs J. Saunders, Mr and Mrs J. Flynn (Wairio), Mr and Mrs F. Taylor, Mr and Mrs W. Drew (Nightcaps), Mr and Mrs T. Hamilton (Riverside), Mr and Mrs M. Rabbitte, Mr and Mrs J. Rabbitte (Kauana), Mr and Mrs T. Wallis (Ringway), Mr and Mrs J. Flynn (Waikoura), Mr and Mrs P. Creegan (Wreys Bush), Mr and Mrs H. Scully (Limehills), Mr and Mrs J. Moylan (Spar Bush). Mesdames C. Wilson, H. O’Neill, J. Connell (Otautau). Misses M. Kirkwood, I. Kirkwood, J. Wilson, J. Cunningham, D. Wilson, V. Saunders, V. Hazlett, C. Muir, M. and D. Kirkwood, R. Cunningham, M. Dykes, L. George, B. Hogg, L. Woods, I. Woods, F. Heenan, J. Plunkett, E. Hazlett, M. Saunders, P. Hogg, K. Boyle (Winton), I. Bartlett (Limehills), M. McGearty (Wallacetown), R. Forde (Invercargill) E. Crowe (Limehills), J. Grimwood (Winton), K. Wallis (Ringway), B. Forde (Lochiel), M. Mclntyre (Winton), M. Thomson (Limehills), N. Wallis (Ringway), H. Nicholson, J. Nicholson (Winton), M. Hamilton (Oreti), K. Gullick (Winton), M. Brumby (Winton), M. Kelly (Dunearn), A. Saunders (Dunearn), M. O’Connor (Wreys Bush), F. Payne, R. Payne (Limehills), J. O’Shannessy (Limehills), A. Cunningham, J. Cunningham (Lochiel), L. Hazlett (Limehills), N. Egan (Wreys Bush), J. Finn, E. and M. Finn (Wreys Bush), T. Flynn (Mataura). Messrs J. Kirkwood, T. Boyle, F. Cunningham, •G. Cunningham, H. Stuck, H. Jenkins, F. Plunkett, J. Langford, C. Wilson, J. Wilson, J. and J. Plunkett, B. Collie, D. Cairns, T. Cairns, D. Hogg, L. Cairns, J. Kean, W. Bailey, I. Jenkins, G. Eade, F. Bailey, J Jenkins, B. Langford, D. Munro, S. Munro, W. Moylan, R. Plunkett, J. Wilson, R. Wilson. J. Cairns, S. Wilson, W. Butters, W. Wilson, J. Dykes, B. Dykes, J. and J. Boyle, B. Boyle, C. Boyle, W. Cody (Heddon Bush), Hewittson (2, Woodlands), V. Wright (Lochiel), J. O’Shannessy (Limehills), T. Egan (Wreys Bush), J. Cooper (Spar Bush), C. Milne (Winton), W. Bailey (Winton), J. Mitchell (Lora), J. Finn (Wreys Bush), D. Tippett (Limehills). J. Bartlett (Limehills), W. Stanway

(Invercargill), W. Boyle (Winton), B. Windle (Invercargill), P. Wilson (Dunedin), S. Kean (Lochiel), J. Pettigrew (Limehills), R. Thomson (Limehills), E. Finn (Wreys Bush), M. Kean (Lochiel), J. Cunningham (Lochiel), J. Alexander (Winton), J. Langford (Invercargill), W. Sheedy (Invercargill), J. Saunders (Dunearn), E. Forde (Invercargill), H. Anderson (Winton), M. Boyle (Heddon Bush), J. Gordon (Winton), D. Stewart (Drummond), M. Hishon (Limehills), M. Forde (Winton), W. Forde (Winton), J. Kean (Lochiel), W. Moylan (Lochiel), M. O’Meara (Woodlands), J. Boyle (Kauana), W. O’Shannessy (Limehills), W. Kirkwood, J. Murphy (South Hillend).