SOCIAL NOTES

Taranaki Daily News, 7 May 1930, Page 13

SOCIAL NOTES

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. Gledhill is visiting Auckland. *. . . , . * Miss Ina Dempsey has returned from a short visit to. Hawera. ’ « • ' a> ■» Mrs. Bertram, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. G. Evans, has returned to Rotorua. # * # # ■ Mrs; Hugh Fraser, Auckland, is the "nest of her mother, Mrs. T. G. Hirst. ° # Mrs. R. Clemow and Miss E. Clemow, who have been visiting New Plymouth, ha-e returned to Cambridge. * ■» Mrs. R. Curtis is visiting Wellington. =» * * * Mrs. A. A. Bennett is visiting Wellington. # * • » Mrs. JI Bogan, Hamilton, is the guest of Mrs. W. McKenzie, Moturoa. * « • « Mrs. Agraen Smith and Miss Barbara Agmen Smith, who have been staying in New Plymouth, returned to Papakura during the week-end. # * # « Mrs. Matthews was hostess at afternoon tea for Afro. McPherson on Tuesday. # •» * # Mrs. Barthorp, Mrs. D’Arcy Robertson and Miss Mary Robertson have arrived in England, » <» ■» « Mrs. G. Gaustad and the Misses M. and D. Gaustad have returned to "Rangitikei” after a three weeks’ holiday at Auckland. ■» • =» *> ■» Miss Audrey Read, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Monteath. * # ' Miss A. E. Barclay leaves this week for Te Awamutu, where she will be the guest of Mrs. J. McNaull. » # * * Mrs. E. M. Ferguson has returned from a visit to Hawera. * * » * Mrs. Pitcaithly, Hastings, and her daughter, Mrs. A. Wilson Harper, Gisborne, are visiting Mrs. Clyde Ferrick. # . :> * * Mrs. H. Henderson, Mrs. J. O’Brien and Miss Valda O’Brien have returned to Auckland. & s =». * Mrs. R. G. McNab, Wanganui; is the guest - of • Mrs. Frank Chapman, Strandon. ■. # * # « Among those who passed the State examination for maternity nurses with over 75 per cent., of the marks was Nurse Ethel Gertrude Horn, Opunake cottage hospital. * # , * * A kitchen tea in honour of Miss Lucy Davis, who is shortly to bo married, was given by Mrs. W. Dymond, Hawera, at her residence on Friday evening. About 50 guests were present, including a large number of young people. A very pleasant evening was spent in dancing and games. Miss Davis was the recipient of very many useful presents, and best wishes for her future happiness. * « o a An excellent programme was arranged by Miss Leatham for her concert at the Girls’ High School yesterday to raise funds for the proposed swimming baths. The programme was: Trio, “Rigaudon de Dardanus,” Miss Dowling, Miss Ross and Miss M. Coleman; song duet, "The Disappointed Sercnader,” Miss Gilbert and Mr. R. Gilbert; pianoforte solo, “Cossack Prelude,” Mr. J. Dobson; threepart song, “The Snow,” Mrs. Church, Mrs. Sheat, Misses Nicholson, Gilbert, Coleman, Fearn and Wise; songs, "Last Night I had a Dream 1 ” and "Alike at Morn and Eventide,” Miss Wise; pianoforte duo, Movements J. and 11. from “Suite,” Miss FOarn and Miss M. Coleman; trios, Coirtelius March, and Gondelied, Miss Dowling,' Miss V. Ross and Miss M. Coleihan; pianoforte solos, Viennese Dance No. I. and 11., Miss Constance Leatham; song, “Lorraine Lorraine Loree,” Mr. R. Gilbert; unison song, “Whither”; recitation, Miss Hadden; trios, “Source,” "Air,” ‘Hornpipe” from the Water-Music, Miss Dowling, Miss Ross and Miss M. Coleman. VICTORIA LEAGUE. MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. The executive committee of the New Plymouth Victoria League met on Monday with the president, Mrs. U. H. Bur- 1 gess, in the chair. . ■ • . .•A.-r; . The book committee reported.; having' packed four cases and five , parcels containing ’2GS books, magazines, and., papers. These were forwarded to Matau, Oanero/ Whangamomona, Okoke, Tahora, Kai Kobe, Huiroa and to the lighthouses at Cape Egmont and Tiri Tiri. .Several letters of thanks were received from 1 recipients of books. The house committee reported that two very enjoyable floral teas were held during the month. There would be an "at home” on the evening of May 12 at which Archdeacon and Mrs. Evans would be the guests of honour. The league will again commemorate Empire Day by having a special after-, noon in the club room, when membersand friends will again have the privilege of assisting with the mixing of the Empire pudding made to the recipe of the King. The Whakarato (girls’) branch is busily preparing articles for a special effort to assist in its work during the winter. The winter lecture season was opened by Dr. Home, who gave a very interesting talk about planets. Psychology will be the subject of Mr. N. R. McKenzie’s lecture on May 19. Mrs. 11. R. Billing will act as deputypresident during this month. Cards of introduction were given to six members . travelling to England. Twelve members .were elected.

JAPANESE GUEST. VISIT TO THE Y.W.C.A. Yuki Kimura San, of Kyoto, Japan, will be visiting New Plymouth at the end of this week as the honoured guest of the Y.W.C.A. Miss Kimura was born in Yokohama, and like every other child in Japan her education commenced hi the Government primary school from the age of six to twelve. She successfully passed the entrance examination to high school,.. as is the ambition of every scholar. Such is the desire for tion in Japan that often boys and girls will enter their names for the compete tivo examinations at several schools, hoping to pass the test for at least one of the high schools. On graduating from high school, MisS Kimura entered Ferris Jo Gokko, a school run by the Dutch Reformed Church of America —really Presbyterian. This is one of the oldest mission schools in Japan and is famous for its teaching of English and music. In spite of the warnings of her Buddhist teachers in the high school, Miss Kimura became a Christian after one year in Ferris. Her interest in the Y.W.C.A. began at that school, which, like many other mission schools ir Japan, has a Y.W.C.A. within the school.

After leaving Ferris, Miss Kimura worked in the Yokohama Y.W.C.A. until the tim' of the great earthquake in 1923, when the whole city was left in rui..s. Althou" 1 ' their home collapsed on Miss Kimura and her younger brothers and sisters, none of them was killed, but they lost everything they possessed in the fire that followed. As soon as she was able to be moved after the injuries received, Miss Kimura went to Kyoto, where her Y.W.C.A. friends showed their sympathy by supplying all her needs. From that time she has worked in the Kyoto Y.W.C.A. until the urge for education again seized her, and she entered the theological department of the Doshisha Uiiversity in Kyoto. Australia and ew Zealand now sent an invitation to Miss Kimura to come and visit them, and as soon as her examinations were successfully passed she set out on the great adventure. Miss Kimura is the first secretary to come to Australia and New Zealand, though many Japanese secretaries have studied in America. ELTHAM TENNIS CLUB BALL., Those who expected an enjoyable evening at the Eltham Tennis Club ball on Friday evening were not disappointed. The function was attended by a large company of dancers, the'spacious floor of the town hall being well filled the whole evening. Music was played by Sait’s orchestra. The ballroom was decorated with a bountiful supply of greenery, while coloured streamers suspended from a circle with silver spokes in the centre and illumination by floodlights created a bright scene. The decorative work was carried it under the direction of Miss H. Wilson. The committee did everything possible to ensure success and a splendid supper was served by a committee of ladies. Mr. S. E. Carson was master of ceremonies and enthusiasm was sustained until the last dance. The supper tables were decorated with gorgeous auturnntinted flowers. Among those present were Mesdamcs T. B. Crump, A. Chrystal, E. E. Carter, Addenbrooke, W. E. Carter, F. Wylds, H. Noddcr, P. R. Brown, Newlands, Barber, F. Lee, L. Bluett and A., Picard; Misses Wilson (2), R. Carter, E. Peacock, J. .Stewart, Taplin, P. Wylds, N. Campbell, Manley (2), Clare, Sheehy, Cooper (2), Q. Hagan, J. Sullivan, M. O’Neill, Henry, A. Carter, Powdrcll (2), Hawera, Malone (Stratford), N. Dell (New Plymouth), M. Rees (Manaia), M. Hutchen(New Plymouth), Uniake (Stratford), M. Alleman (New Plymouth), K. Long (Manaia), E. Christie (Manaia), qnd M. Rurke (Manaia). • MERE MERE COMING-OF-AGE PARTY On Monday evening friends and relatives gathered at Mr. Looney’s residence, Mere Mere, to celebrate the coming-of-age of Mrs. Townsend’s youngest son, Albert. Mrs. Townsend, dressed in black georgette with silk fringe,- received the guests. The evening was spent in dancing and novelty games. There were several novelty dances, including a streamer dance. The dance room was gaily decorated with red, white and blue streamers. The three paper wrapping games were won by Mr. Fennell and Mrs. Swadel, Miss Re-, nowden and Mr. J. Davison, Mr. Looney-: and Miss Mavis ; Garrett. The lucky; spot dance was. won by Mrs. A. and Mr. N. Spice. Monte Carlo dances were won by Mrs. Garrett, and Mr. Swadel, Mr. A. Townsend and Mrs. J.Bloor. Music for dancing was played; by Mr. Murray, Mr. Radford and Mrs.; Langman. Mr. L. Townsend, was master of ceremonies. After supper the birthday cake cut and the health of the guest of hon-, our drunk, Mr. Looney proposing the; toast. i WEDDINGS, MacLEOD-KIME. On easter Saturday the Kaponga Methodist Church was the scene of the pretty wedding of Ethel Minnie, only daughter of Mrs. A. Powell, Kaponga, and the late Mr. W. Kime, Springston,, Canterbury, and Andrew McDonald, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. S, MacLeod. Chiselhur-i., Eltham. The bride, who was given away by her step-father, wore a gown of ivory chenille georgette, the skirt of which; was flared and drooped to tho ankles.; The bodice .was finished at one side withj a bow of georgette and a spray of pale; shaded flowers. Her bridal veil was arranged with a coronet of. orange blossoms. A bouquet of hot-house flowersmingled with maiden-hgii; jfeii’ri: cpm.plct.cd| a dainty -ensemble. i '....: j.• Thq bridesmaids .wpre-., Misses Louie and jean Hoddinott., cousins of the bride, who wore frocks of dark red satin and

georgette made with uneven hem lines, long tight sleeves and shoulder sprays of gold. Large black felt hats with tulle brims, gold stocks and black satin shoes completed their toilettes. The bouquets carried were of hotdiouso flowers with colourings of red and gold. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. J. G. Maclxiod, Rahotu, as best man, and his nephew, Mr. W. S. MacLeod, New Plymouth, as ' groomsman. The officiating minister was the Rev. P. J. Uossum and the wedding music was played by Mrs. R. G. Cook, a friend of tho bride. After the ceremony a reception was held in the parish hall, The bride’s mother wore a navy frock under a musquach felt coat' a navy hat and carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. Air, 'nd Airs. AlacLeod left later for the south, thq bride travelling in a wine satin crepe,frock ? heavily embroidered. She wore a wiile-colOurcd coat and hat to tone and carried a beautiful handbag, the gift of the bridegroom. HOCKLY-GRANTHAM. The wedding was solemnised at Si. John’s Presbyterian Clnu’ch, Hawera, on April 23, of Ruth, youngest daughter of Airs, and the late D. Grantham,, Hawera, and Malcolm John, second s'ofi of Mr. and ; Mrs. F. H iHoukly, Auckland. " Tho bride, who entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Benton Dawes, Westmere, was gowned in shell

pink silk lace and marriette, with droop* ing hemline. The embroidered pink veil fell from a coronet of orange blossoms. Her two bridesmaids were Miss Jean Hockly (sister of tho bridegroom) and Miss Gertrude Hall,(niece of the bride). Both wore /rocks of pale green and pink floral chiffon respectively, with full drooping skirts and hip bows of satin, with large f’t hats to match. They all carried handsomo bouquets, tho bride’s "being pink and the bridesmaids’ autumn tints, both the gifts of Airs. Percy Fowler, Wavcrley. Tho bridegroom was- attended by his brothers, Messrs. Frank and. Arthur Hockly. Airs. Grantham entertained the guests at a reception at.the Carlton. The couple left by car for the honeymoon.