SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19664, 17 September 1927, Page 20

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs Thos. Brown, of 11 BroomJands,” is back from the north. Miss Hunter, of Auckland, is staying with her for a few weeks. Miss Florence Sumner, pupil of Miss Molly Vickers, has been advised that in the L.A.B. examinations of 1926 she gained the second highest marks for New Zealand. Mrs D. Reid gave a very pleasant little bridge party for Miss Stock. Mrs T. K. Sidey hopes to be back in town in a few days. ' Miss May Stenhouse left on Thursday to spend a short time in Christchurch. The Returned Soldiers’ Choir did a gracious thing when it invited a large party of Guiders and Girl Guides to its concert. These young ladies are always willing to give their services in decorating halls, selling sweets, and, indeed, in any way they can to help a good, cause. So Mrs Death, the District Commissioner, found that she had many to accompany her to the concert. Miss Gallaway gave a delightful "kitchen tea” for Miss Stock on Thursday, when other guests included Lady Sim, Lady Fenwick, Mrs Stock, Mrs Finch Mrs Haggitt, sen., Mrs Marsliafi Macdonald, Mrs Finlayson, Mrs Moss, Mrs D. Reid, Mrs Sinclair (Hawera), Mrs D. Ramsay, Mrs Hilton, Mrs Haggitt, Mrs Henderson, Mrs G. Sinclair, Mis N. Haggitt, -Mrs Macassoy, Mrs Roberts, Misses Cheeseman, Hart, and Farquhar. A meeting was held on Thursday of representatives of the Girl Guides and their committees to discuss plans for their “ white elephant ” stall at the forthcvming carnival to be held at the Coronation Hall on September 27. The proceeds are for the St. Kilda Band, and as this body of publicspirited men is always ready to give its services in a good cause, it is hoped that the public will show an equally kind mind. Mrs Taverner, who was in the chair, received various reports, all of a satisfactory nature. The Wembley Club held “ A Night ■in Hongkong” on Saturday evening in the Early Settlers’ and Pioneers’ Halls, about 900 dancers attending. Both halls were completely transformed by means of lighting effects and Eastern decorations. Both Gordon’s Royal Dance Band and Will Smith’s Kapai Orchestra were equal to the occasion, and featured Eastern numbers, which wore enthusiastically received. Mr Arthur Croy played the extras. Another of these delightful evenings, “ Chinatown,” is arranged for to-night. Mr Don proved himself a most interesting speaker when on Wednesday night he addressed members of the Arts and Crafts Circle at the Women’s Club. In taking ‘Lettering and Illumination ’ for his subject, Mr Don traced the history of this almost lost art from early days through the Celtic and Carolingian periods. Miss V. Reynolds acted as chairman for the evening, and at the end Mrs Hervey proposed a vote of thanks, which was heartily carried by all. > Later Mrs Mason, the well-known pianist, played to a highly appreciative audience. Supper then concluded a pleasant and instructive evening. A short time ago tho Y.W.O.A. Every Girls’ Club held its monthly party. It was a combined gathering, and all senior clubs were well repre-

sen ted, the guests numbering over 120. The evening took the form ot a farewell to Miss Edith Stocker, senior work secretary, who is shortly leaving to take up association work in Txmaru. The programme, an impromptu one, was arranged by the Misses Hutchinson and Driver. Musical items, dancing, a cicvcr and an amusing skit by Miss G. Driver, and games were thoroughly onjoyed by all. After supper members -from different clubs took the opportunity to make a number of _ presentations to Miss Stocker, expressing their appreciation of her kindness and helpful work during her term of office, and regretting her departure from amongst them. Miss Stocker suitably replied, and thanked the different, clubs for their, good wishes and useful gifts. The whole company then joined in singing “For she’s a jolly good fellow,” and three cheers were given. The usual good-byes were said, and at 10 p.m. the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ brought a very happy evening to a close.

At the fortnightly meeting of the St. Clair Women’s Club on Monday evening last the annual election of officebearers and committee was held. Mrs J. Wilson (president), who occupied the chair, was unanimously re-elected for the next session. The others elected to office were; Vice-presidents, Mesdames A. E. Wells and J. 13. M‘lntyre; secretary, Mrs 0. P. Williams; treasurer. Miss D. Lightfoot; committee—Mesdames York, Sharpe, Peters, Misses E. Harraway and D. Grigg; Supper Committee, Mrs Mazey and Miss Thompson. At the close of the business a few items were much v enjoyed, all of which were encored, the following 'taking part:—Piano duet, Misses Barltrop; vocal solo, Mrs Riddler; recitation, Mrs Malone; piano solo. Mrs Omhler. An entertaining competition was then held, the prize being won by Mrs M'Naughton and the booby prize by Mrs M ! lntyre. Supper was enjoyed and the evening closed.

So much is heard nowadays about the importance of physical culture that one welcomes the-gdvent of a new book written by an expert on the subject. The fact that ‘ Exercises for Women,’ by Ettie A. Hornibrook (W. Hcinemann and Co.), has special endorsement by Sir Arthur Keith, P.R.S., M.D., F.R.C.S., LL.D., and Sir William Arbuthnot Lane, C. 8., M.S., shows that its material is good and reliable stuff. It was first published in 1925, and, being so successful, it has now been reissued. The authoress appeals particularly to married women, who, as she points out, so often enter on a new lir with very little knowledge, with the result that marriage so often turns out disastrously. Correct and sufficient pelvic exercises are essential to the welfare of the wife and mother, and if these are taken a woman need not fear what is known as “ the middle-age spread.” Incidentally, the authoress gives some very interesting information about native dances, which she shows to bo correct physiologically and a pleasant way of getting the necessary exercise. In the general directions Mrs Hornibrook points out that exercise should not be taken for at least an hour and n-half after a meal, as otherwise it interferes with digestion; that it should be taken before, not after a bath; that fresh air k essential; and that no exercise should be taken by a tired body—rest first, then exercise. Details of the various movements follow, all explained in clear untechnical terms, so that every woman who has this book on hand should benefit materially after a few weeks. Madame Alwyn will be in Dunedin for several days, from Tuesday, September 20, and will be staying at the Excelsior Hotel.