The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 24353, 6 February 1941, Page 5

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 affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs L. Fagan has been appointed assistant mistress at the Wendon school. Mrs L. G. de la Perrelle, Winton, and her children leave today to live in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs S. F. Williams, Duke street, have returned from a tour of the South Island. Mrs H. H. Gaudin, who has been visiting Invercargill, leaves today on her return to Auckland. Mrs T. W. Barr Stoddart, Don street, has been visiting Wingatui, where Dr Barr Stoddart is in camp. Mr and Mrs James Hodges, Mary street, have returned from a visit to Mr and Mrs W. Hodges, Colac Bay. Mrs T. Forde, Waihoaka, with her children, has returned from a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs D. Brick, Brook Vale, Orawia. Miss E. Stevenson, school health nurse of Gore, who was on duty at the Waikouaiti health camp, is spending a few days in Dunedin before returning to Gore. Mr and Mrs W. G. Lindsay, Highgate, Dunedin, are at present visiting Southland on holiday. They are guests at Deschler’s Hotel. Mr Lindsay lived in Winton for many years. The distinction of being the first woman to take part in Sanders Cup races belongs to Miss Margaret Fiddler, who was one of the Timaru Yacht Club’s representatives (South Canterbury) in the series of races in Auckland. The rare honour of surviving to celebrate the sixty-fifth anniversary of their wedding in the midst o f tn- - family was enjoyed by Mr and Mrs Alfred Vincent, of 70 Wiison su

Timaru, on Monday, and the joy of the occasion was enhanced by the receipt of the following cablegram from their Majesties: “The King and Queen send you hearty congratulations and good wishes on the sixty-fifth anniversary of your wedding day.” The war has produced a new kind of marathon to join the long list of endurance tests which have emanated from the United States, but this time a useful purpose has been served by the efforts of the contestants. It was a knitting marathon inaugurated at the World’s Fair of 1940 in New York City, where so many new ideas are born. Forty-two women’s war work organizations were represented, with a team of six knitters each. A member of each team began knitting a scarf at 10 a.m. on each of the two days of the contest, and, after she had knitted for an hour, another took over. The order to “down needles” came at 4 p.m. each day, and the team which had produced the greatest quantity of knitting won a prize of 100 dollars’ worth of wool, given by the Australian Commission. The marathon lasted two days and the winner was Finland. PRESENTATION MADE MISS LORNA HALLAMORE HONOURED Miss Lorna Hallamore, who has resigned from her position after 14 years on the staff of The Southland Daily News to live in Wellington, was met by the departments of the paper when the general manager, Mr J. S. Ferguson, made a presentation to her. In asking her to accept a cheque from the directors and a travelling rug and leather hat box from the staff Mr Ferguson praised her efficiency and expressed the hope that she would be happy and successful in her new work in Wellington. Miss J. B. Summers, Messrs J. Anderson, W. W. Butchers, A. C. Perrin, S. Anderson and G. Rask also spoke, and Miss Hallamore replied. Miss Hallamore has also been associated with several organizations in Invercargill. She has been president and treasurer of the Southland Basketball Association, secretary of St. Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association and is a member of the Provincial Council of Sport. Each of these bodies has paid tribute to her popularity and efficient organization.

ST. JOHN’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL

ADDITIONS TO STAFF St. John’s Girls’ School has reopened for the year with a roll number of 41. Included in this total are 10 boarders, who have come to the school from all parts of the province. Several additions have been made to the staff. Miss M. Macalister is junior art mistress, Miss E. Forsyth is in charge of physical culture and acts as matron of the boarding establishment, and Mrs Tansley is taking the classes in dress-making and needlework. Miss Ruth Lush has resumed the teaching of music and singing. The headmistress is Miss E. Nicholson, B.A. (Honours), Oxon. WEDDINGS PALMER-ADAMSON The wedding was solemnized recently at the Central Methodist Church of Christina, youngest daughter of Mrs E. Adamson and the late J. A. Adamson, Invercargill, and Leslie Thomas, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. J. Palmer, Elies road, Invercargill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. W. H. Greenslade and the organ was played by Mr R. Wesney. The- bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, wore a full length frock of oyster satin. The neck line was trimmed with a full pleated cowl and held in place by a pearl and gold brooch. The sleeves were slightly rucked at the shoulders and there was a small row of tiny covered buttons on the back of the bodice. The veil of creme tulle was embroided and mounted on a halo of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Betty

Peterson. She wore a frock of pale pink sheer with fully gathered waist line and pleated square neck; the bottom was finished with a tiny pleating. She wore a halo of pink flowers relieved with pale green and lemon, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and maidenhair fern. The flower girl, Noeline Thomson, niece of the bridegroom, wore a pale green sheer frock with fully gathered waist line and puffed sleeves. She wore a halo of pink flowers and carried a posy to match. The best man was Mr R. Gilchrist, and the ushers were Mr A. Small and Mr E. Tall. The reception was held at Elmwood Garden where the guests were received by Mrs Adamson assisted by Mrs Palmer. For travelling the bride chose, a mustard coloured costume with a wine straw hat and wine accessories. .She wore a fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom. Before her marriage the bride was entertained at a gift evening by Miss Dorothy Young, and a kitchen evening by Mrs H. L. Palmer and Mrs Gardner. Mr and Mrs L. T. Palmer will live at Hollyford. COUNTRY NEWS BLUFF Mr and Mrs Ward Fowler, Spencer street, are spending a holiday in Central Otago. Mrs E. J. Carter, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs J. Woods, Blackwater street, has returned to Otira. The Rev. C. N. Luker and Mrs Luker and their family, Bann street, have returned from a holiday at Arrowtown. Miss Edith Millar, Barrow street, spent last week-end at Lochiel. Mrs H. W. Newman and Miss Margot Newman, Palmer street, have returned from a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Nan Macdonald, who has been on an extended visit to Dunedin, has returned to Tainui, Burrow street. Mr and Mrs Raymond Swale and their small daughter, Ann, were visitors to Bluff during the week. Mr and Mrs H. A. Ferguson and their family, Walker street, have returned from a holiday at Centre Bush. Miss Joyce Mitchell, Ocean Beach, was a visitor to Dunedin during the week-end. Mrs Skippage, of Christchurch, is

visiting her sister, Mrs T. T. Macdonald, Tainui, Burrow street. Mr and Mrs O. Lindqvist, Liffey street, have returned from a holiday in i Wellington. MORTON MAINS Miss Jones, Cromwell, is the guest of Mrs Whelan. Mrs Edie, Fairfax, has been staying with her sister, Mrs McNally. I Mrs R. Blick accompanied by her I mother, Mrs A. H. Sheat, leaves this | week on her return to Nelson. I Mrs McNally and Mrs Sheat are visiti ing Oamaru. I Mr and Mrs Sutherland are spending j a holiday at Balclutha and Outram. j The Misses E. and D. Carmody, Balclutha, have been staying with Mrs Sutherland. Mrs Edie spent a few days in Gore last week as the guest of Mrs Brown. Halton street. i Mi’ and Mrs R. Donald have returned I from a holiday in Christchurch. I Miss E. Sheat has been the guest of ! Mrs J. Keast, Roslyn Bush. Recently the residents of Morton Mains gathered in Mr N. Jefferis’s barn in honour of Miss Margaret Barron before her marriage. The evening was spent in dancing to music supplied by Miss Drysdale and Messrs Sinclair and Mallock. Messrs T. Blackmore and H. Morton were the masters of ceremonies. Mr T. Blackmore asked Miss Barron to accept a silver tea service and wished her happiness. Mr H. Morton spoke for the Morton Mains Tennis Club, and Mr E. Halliday replied. WYNDHAM Mi' and Mrs William McKay have returned from a holiday in Central Otago. Miss F. Milne, Brandon, has returned from Dunedin and Clarendon. Mrs C. Bain, Alma street, has returned from a holiday at Kaitangata. Miss M. Riddell, Waipukurau, is the guest of Mr and Mrs F. J. Dunbar. Mr and Mrs W. F. Bennetto, who have been spending a holiday at Lochiel and Dunedin, have returned. Mr and Mrs A. C. Bulling, Glenham, have returned from a holiday in the North Island. Mr and Mrs D. McCaughan, Alma street, have returned from a holiday in Queenstown.