IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Ladies' Mirror, Volume 3, Issue 3, 1 September 1924, Page 14

IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Paragraphs About Prominent People

Sir A. 11. Russell and Lady Russell, who are recent arrivals in London from New Zealand, expect to spend about 18 months in Europe, and they are now staying' at Peterstield, Hampshire. Their plans for the near future are not matured, but they anticipate spending some time on the Continent. o o o AT MOUNT COOK Lady Lacy Jellicoe, of whom a photograph appears as a frontispiece to this issue, spent the earlier part of last month amidst the snows of Alt. Cook. 000 CHRISTCHURCH NATIONAL WEEK Amongst the visitors to Christchurch during National Week were "Viscount and Viscountess Jellicoe, who stayed with Air. J. F. Studholme; the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, who was the guest of Mrs. George Gould, of Avonbank; Lady Ward, who stayed with her daughter, Mrs. 15. 15. Wood; Mr. and Mrs. Mannaduke Bethel], of Pahau Pastures, who also stayed with Mrs. George Gould; Miss Nancy Wilson, of Bulls, who was the guest of Mrs. Walter Moore; Miss Ursula Gorton, of Bedding, who was entertained by Mrs. Wyvern Wilson, of Fendalton; and the Misses Goring-Thompson, of Palmerston North, who were the guests of Lady Clifford, Avonhohne. 000 “BLUEBELL IN FAIRYLAND” AT TIMARU Mrs. George Rhodes, Miss Shona Rhodes, Mrs. Henry ("ofterill and Miss Betty Cotterill. Captain and the Hon. Mrs. Tabu, Rhodes visited Timaru for “Bluebell in Fairyland,” which has

been produced there by “Charities Unlimited/’ in aid of South Canterbury orphanages. A substantial sum should be assured tor charity, judging by the success of the production. Miss Audrey ft-Wilson and Miss Mary Cowlishaw, while in Tiiuaru to take, part in “Bluebell in Fairyland.” were the guests of Mrs. Arthur Hope.

A NEW ZEALAND CINEMA STAR Miss Nola Lux lord lias signed with the independent Pictures Corporation to handle the feminine lead in their forthcoming; production that has been tentatively titled “Man To Man.” Miss Luxford is the only representative from New Zealand in the picture colony who has risen above the ranks and become well known. Her characterisations in recent cinema attractions have established her as one of the coming' featured players. These characterisations have clearly adumbrated her present popularity with the picture public at large. o o o A WELL-KNOWN DOCTOR Dr. Carrick Robertson and Mrs. Robertson left Auckland last month by the Makura for England and America. Dr. Robertson, who is president of the Auckland division of the British Medical Association, was given a farewell dinner by the Association. O O O A FAMOUS TENOR Mr. Charles Hackett, the famous tenor, who has just completed a most successful tour in New Zealand, where he was greeted by enthusiastic audiences everywhere, has had a meteoric career. He made his operatic debut in “La. Traviata” and “Mignon” at Genoa in 1916. Immediately afterwards he was offered the part of “Wilhelm” in “Mignon” at the famous “La Scala” Opera House in Milan, and since then his career has consisted of triumph after triumph. His first appearance in London was in “La Boheme,” with Madame Nellie Melba as Mimi.