SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 155, 3 July 1934, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs, Ewart Brown, Gisborne, were week-end visitors to Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Mackay, Nelson, were visitors to Wanganui during the week-end. # ♦ ♦ # Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Williams, Gisborne, were recent visitors to Wan- 1 ganui. Mrs. Dorothy Christie has returned i.o Wanganui from a holiday in New 1 ‘lymouth. * • 9 • Miss J. Manning, of Hamilton, has some to Wanganui to reside. Miss M. Wishnewsky was a Palmerson North visitor to Wanganui at the veek-end.

Miss M. Sullivan, Dunedin, is visitng Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. T. Pairman, Mangaveka, who have been visiting Wellingon, are now in Wanganui. . Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Rathbone, St. Tohn’s Hill, are on holiday in Gisborne ind Auckland. Mrs. W. Eldon Coates and her small on, whose home is in Cochin China, ire at present visiting Singapore, where hey aro the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Jryan Johns, both of whom are New

Mr. and Mrs. F. Board, Southland, who have been the guests of Mrs. W. Birch, Westmere, have returned, 1 Mr. and Mrs. G. Fear, Durie Hill, visited Wellington for the week-end to attend the coming-of-age celebrations of their niece, Miss Curgon den. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Morrison, Maxwell, have left for the Waikato, where they will in future reside. At the Ranger camp fire evening held on Friday the CastleclifE Company, with their well thought-out item iu song and dance, “A Teddy Bear’s Picnic,” won the special prize in the Guide section by popular vote. Miss Jean Batten was present at the opening of Parliament on Thursday after which she accompanied the Gov-ernor-General and Lady Bledisloe to the afternoon tea reception given by tho Prime Minister and Mrs. Forbes. In the evening she was a member of the vice-regal party which attended the Pouishuoff-Stcvens concert. On Friday she was the guest of the Wellington Aero Club at afternoon tea. The Young Women’s Christian Association has arranged a reception for to-day, to give Wellington girls an opportunity of meeting Miss Batten.

GRAND CARNIVAL DANCE. Attention of patrons of the terpsichorean art is drawn to tho announcement of tho Palais de Danse in this issue. A grand carnival dance, at wihich streamers, balloons, novelties and a waltzing competition will feature, has been arranged and a good supper, Monte Carlo prizes, latest music and splendid floor all combine to ensure a real carnival night for all. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES AN OPEN EVENING Ou Saturday evening the Westmere W.I. held its annual “open night,” when members entertained their menfolk with a most enjoyable programme. The guest of the evening was Mr. L. J. B. Chapple, who gave an interesting talk on the early history of the district. This was of special interest to the many members of the audience who were familiar with the scenes of tdc thrilling happenings narrated by Mr. Chapple. An amusing one-act play, “World Without Men,” was given by the Drama Circle members, the cast being as follows:—Madame Pavel, a. famous scientist, Mrs. Lambert; Miss Wisper, a reporter, Miss J. Campbell; Mrs. Smith, M.P., Miss B. Dawes; Airs. Jones, Mrs. Remington; Mrs. Robinson. Miss E. Smith; Mrs. Brown, Miss M. Burris; Millet, a maid, Miss D. Barnes. The play was produced by the Rev. W. W. Lambert. Songs were given by Mcsdamcs Corliss and Preston, and violin solo by Miss M. Missen. Tho programme was interspersed with dances, competitions and games, • tho competition winners being Aliases E. Dunbar and M. Burns and Mr. D La: rd. Supper arrangements were in charge of Mesdanies B. Taylor, Davison and H. Prince. SILVERiHOPE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY. On Thursday evening an entertainment and dance was held in the Silverhope Hall, the occasion being the second birthday of the Silverhope Women’s Institute. The hall was most attractively decorated in the institute colours—green and gold—with green and gold streamers, greenery, gold paper poppies and tulips, and large butterflies. The work of decorating the hall was in the Hands of Aliss P. Johnstone. In spito of the cold, showery night tho hall was well filled and. judging by the applause which followed each item, the audience was well pleased. Tho programme opened with a one act play entitled “Oh, O, Afy Thumb,” th< cast being: Madame Didier, Mrs. J. B Johnstone; Amanda Afflick, Aliss Alice Wills; Celeste, Mrs. Stevens; Clem Airs Beattie; Rose Jordon, Miss I Volkerling; Air. Horace Greensmith Air. Beattie. All the parts were wel acted, particularly the principal part oi Amanda AfFLick, by Miss Alice Wills. Airs. A. C. Swainson, of Hunterville delighted the audience with her sing ing and was loudly applauded, a re call being insisted on. Aliss Pat Over, of Alarton, thcr gave several items, tap dance, song and Highland and Irish dances, all ol which were very much enjoyed, in eacl case this gifted little artiste being re called. Mrs. McKnight, of Ohingalti, gav( several amusing items which were very much appreciated by all, and she toe was given a hearty recall An amusing sketch entitled “The Family Group,” was given, the char actors being taken by the following Emily, Airs. Ryan; Grandma, Mrs. J B. Johnstone: Father, Miss P. John stone; Aunt Alaria, Mrs. Stevens; Ede Aliss Betty Stevens; the photographer Mr. Ivan Aidworth. At the close of the programme, ths birthday cahe. beautifully iced by oni of the members, was cut by Airs. Alii len, tho institute’s godmother, T*h.' gave a short address. Mrs. Gregory, o Marton Junction Institute, spoke a toy words, wishing the Silverhope Insti tute a successful third year. After a dainty supper had bcci handed round a presentation was mad' to Airs. A. Bartlett, past sncrctary o the institute, and the hall was thei cleared for dancing, which was car ried on until nearly 2 a.m., everyom expressing themselves as delighted witl Silverhope’s “Second Birthday Party.’