The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 24182, 19 July 1940, Page 7

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. Corresuondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Mrs James Hargest, Rakauhauka, will return this evening from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs T. M. Watson, Merrivale, is the guest of Mrs A. L. Broughton, Louisa street. Mrs G. B. Orbell, Lewis street, returned last evening from a visit to Dunedin. Miss Joyce Macgregor, of Invercargill, was the guest of Miss Valerie Cameron, Bluff, for the week-end. The following appointments on the nursing staff o fthe Southland hospital have been made:—Sister C. Davidson, sister-in-charge of the operating theatre; Sister » J. Macdonald, ward sister; Sister D. Stark, ward sister, Miss F. Williams and Miss F. Longman have been appointed to the domestic staff at Kew hospital, and Miss E. Barnett has resigned. The Southland Girls’ High School ■Ex-Pupils’ Association in Dunedin held its second meeting in the Tudor Lounge last week, and members spent an enjoyable evening together. A very interesting address was given by Miss McQuilkan on some aspects and impressions of life at Oxford. Mrs Martin and Miss Duncan, representing the Combined Ex-Girls’ Service Group, were also present and explained the constitution and objects of their society.

A granddaughter of the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt achieved success as a journalist in Paris doing feature stories for leading newspapers and magazines. She is Lysiane Bernhardt, daughter of Maurice Bernhardt, only child of the actress. Of medium height, slim, always sleekly tailored in appearance, Lysiane Bernhardt bears a strong resemblance to her grandmother. Her grey hair has a purewhite streak over one temple. She now has an apartment quite close to the house where for many years she lived with the famous actress, who, she says, always had no fewer than 15 dogs in the house.

Mrs Hythe Robert Sims, formerly Miss Alison West-Watson, youngest daughter of Archbishop West-Watson, Primate of New Zealand, was educated at “Nga Tawa,” Marton, and is a graduate of Canterbury University College, Christchurch, and of Oxford University, England. After leaving Oxford, she trained as a social worker, and for a time was engaged on social work on one of the county council housing estates in Northern England. Later she became private secretary to Lord Bledisloe, a position which she held until the outbreak of war. Since then she has been on the staff of the War Office. Mrs Sims is a fine swimmer, and in 1937, while spending a holiday at Titahi Bay, near Wellington, she assisted in rescuing a boy and a man from drowning, and for her bravery on this occasion she received the Royal Humane Society’s silver medal and certificate. WAR SERVICE . AUXILIARY OFFICERS OF WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION Officers of the newly-organized Women’s War Service Auxiliary have been elected as follows: — President, Mrs P. Fraser; vice-presi-dent, Dr Agnes Bennett; Dominion council, president, vice-president, Mrs Noel Adams, Auckland, representing Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union; Mrs H. D. Bennett, Wellington; Mrs Knox Gilmer, Wellington; Mrs Mackie Begg, Dunedin; Mrs M. J. Bentley, Wellington; Mrs H. Atmore, Nelson, representing Women’s Corps; Mrs Deans, Christchurch, representing Women’s Institute; Miss A. Kane, Wellington, representing Federation of Women’s Clubs; Miss R. Herrick, Napier, representing Girl Guides’ Association; Miss M. Howard, Christchurch, representing New Zealand Federation of Labour; Mrs Moore, Auckland, representing women’s branch, New Zealand Labour Party; Mrs H. Jowett, Wellington, representing Plunket Society; Mrs Harris, Wellington, representing New Zealand Labour Party Women’s Patriotic Association; Mrs Cocker, Auckland. There will also be appointed a Dominion central executive comprising six Wellington resident members of the council, to work under the control of the Dominion council.

EXAMINATIONS FOR NURSES SEVERAL SOUTHLAND PASSES Results of the State Preliminary examination for nurses, held in May, show that all six Southland candidates were successful. Reporting to the Southland Hospital Board yesterday, the matron of the Southland Hospital (Miss D. I. Buchanan) said that Nurse Morrison gained distinction in both anatomy and physiology, and nursing technique papers. In the final State examination eight of the 11 Southland candidates gained complete passes and three gained partial passes. Nurses Macintosh and Langford gained honours in surgery. OBITUARY MRS GEORGE LINDSAY The death occurred at Winton on Monday of Mrs George Lindsay in her fiftieth year. Mrs Lindsay was born at Dipton, being the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Hayward. In her younger days she was a keen athlete and was the holder of a number of championships, while a pupil at the Southland Girls’ High School. Before her marriage she taught at the Forest Hill school. Mrs Lindsay was of a home-loving nature, but nevertheless she was keenly interested in the activities of the town, and her family has been prominent in many sporting spheres. She is survived by her husband and her family of three sons, Messrs Lloyd, Frank and Douglas Lindsay, and two daughters, Misses Isobel and Maureen Lindsay. SOCIAL SERVICE WORK OF PRESBYTERIAN ASSOCIATION The monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Presbyterian Social Service Association was held in First Church vestry on Wednesday night. Members present were the Rev. J. Thomson (chairman), the Revs. W. J. Robertson and H. Graham, Sister Janet, Messrs W. F. Bisset, A. W. Taylor, C. A. Stewart, J. Holland, W. Farnie, D. Macpherson and the superintendent, Mr John Watt. The matron of Cameron Home reported that there were 17 girls and eight boys in the home and that the health of the children was good. The matron of Allison Home reported that there were 18 boys in the home and that their health was good. Goods were received at both homes during the month and acknowledgment sent to the donors. The farm manager (Mr Brumby) reported that work was progressing and that the turnips and hay would be

sufficient for the winter. The sheep were doing well and the boys were helping with all work and keeping then- garden plots in order. The works committee reported that the repairs to the asphalt at Cameron Home was well in hand and that the drainage and sewerage at Allison Home was nearly completed. Additional concreting would be required at Allison Home which, when completed, would add to the comfort of the home.

The finance committee reported that the revenue for the month was £lB2/9/- and the outpayments £2lO/5/11. As costs were increasing the association would have to depend upon increased offerings to balance the budget. The superintendent reported that the boys out at work were doing well and that some shelves were erected and minor repairs attended to at Cameron Home by one of the senior boys. Messrs Robertson and Watt reported on the P.S.S.A. conference in Christchurch and said that the northern associations were very interested in the work being done by the Southland Association at Allison Home, this being the only centre where the orphanage was in the nature of a “farm home.” The associations throughout the Dominion had offered their organizations and homes to facilitate the placing of guest children from England. WEDDING PRECEDED BY PARTY PRESENTATION AT OTAUTAU Before their marriage, Miss Aliena Collie and Mr T. Bickley were the guests of honour, at an evening in the supper room of the Otautau Town Hall. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Owen, Messrs W. Smart and J. Thomson. Mr J. Muirhead was master of ceremonies. In asking the guests to accept a monetary gift, Dr W. B. Reekie conveyed the best wishes of all present and wished them success in the future. Mr Bickley replied. Those present were. Mr and Mrs F. Bickley (Thornbury), Dr and Mrs Reekie, Mr and Mrs Alex Low, Mr and Mrs J. C. Millar, Mr and Mrs A. Fisher, Mr and Mrs H. D. Collie, Mr and Mrs M. Coulter, Mr and Mrs A. H. Lindsay; Mesdames J. S. Collie, W. Smellie and W. F. Owen; Misses Collie (3), J. Manson, Beggs (3), M. McKenzie, <1 Affleck, M. Smart, E. Laing. Hazlett (Oreti), V. Burnett and K. Smellie; Messrs Bickley (2), A. Baird, R. Healey, Barnfield, E. Baker, W. G. Insall, Alex Brown, G. Sheddan, H. McKenzie, W. R. Smart, J. Thomson, W. Burgess, FThomson, A. Paulin, Smellie (2), J. M. Lindsay, G. Low and J. Muirhead.