WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 21745, 13 June 1934, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents pleas* note ties items intended for Wednesday’* Stir ‘ must be in tlie office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, Or at the latest. Friday raorninf, In the tatter case they must be brief.

Margaret Mathieson (Wanaka) is a visitor to Dunedin.

Miss Jessie Mackenzie. “ Walter Pijalc," is the guest of Mrs G. W. MacAvoy, Highgate.

Airs I. Jack, who has been on a visit to Dunedin, returned to Invercargill on Monday morning.

Airs D. M. Annand lias returned to her home, Norfolk street, St. Clair, after an extended holiday in Christchurch. i

ilrs Dawson Welsh is spending a few weeks’ holiday in Timaru. ■ Miss Noel Thompson, of Lawrence, who is in town for St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ dance, is the guest of 'Mrs John Lusk, York place.

The engagement is announced of Winifred, youngest daughter of Air and ’Mrs G. H. Osborn, 42 Heriot row, Dunedin, to John, only son of Mr and Mrs John Muir, junior, 246 Eightyeighth street, Brooklyn, New York,U.S.A.

The engagement is announced of Mavis, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Adam Hume, of Wyuiia Station. Glenorcliy, and John Alexander, onlj son of Mr and Mrs A. Reid, of “ Arcadia,” Paradise.

The engagement is announced of Christina Esther, third daughter of Mi and Mrs J. Ahernethy, of Sawyers Bay, and James Aitkeu, only son of the late Mr Janies Jamieson Sinclair and Mrs Jamieson, of Port Chalmers.

The engagement is announced ot Phyllis'. Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr * Frank Duncan, • Otputau, Southland, to John Ashley, only son of Mr and Mrs William Forbes, Higligate, Roslyn, Dunedin.

v Mrs T. W. Newbpid is spending a holiday in Christchurch with her son', Air Neville Newbold, M.Sc. Airs Parkes (Auckland). Airs Henry Hall (Wellington), and Mrs .Bisley (Hamilton) are at present in Dunedin in connection with Plunket Society business.

Airs John Lusk was hostess at a 'morning tea party in the Otago Women's Club on Saturday, given in homour of her daughter, Margaret, and her guest, 'Miss, Noel: Thompson, of Law*: Teuco.

The monthly meeting of the Abbotsford branch of the W.C.T.U. was held on Wednesday June 6. Mrs Donaldson was the speaker, and gave an interesting address on ‘ Prohibition in New Zealand,’ .quoting .figures and data.

'•.'Preparations dre well in baud lor the Law Ball, which is to be held on Friday evening in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. A large number of the profession have signified their intention of being present and this year’s function promises to be as great a success as the 1933 event.

Mrs Harriss was hostess at a most enjoyable young people’s dance, given on Saturday, evening at her residence, Carr street, in honour -of .Miss M. Carty, who is to be a June bride. Those present: Misses J. Pearce, D. Harriss, E. Osborne, R. Robertson, T. Harridge, S. Metcalfe, V. Walker, C. Carty, M. Pettit, Messrs Walker, Curtis, Dennis, Harridge, Harriss, Clifford, Archibald. Dore.

On Thursday evening, Airs A Alumford gave a small card party at her residence, York place, in honour of her daughter, Marjory, aild the Misses Kathleen Falconer, Stella Fitchett, Alargarot Lusk, and Alolly Scott, who arc to bo debutantes at the St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ Dance next week. Others'present'were Alisses Colena Falconer, Lorraine Lindon, Betty Ross, and Alessi-s A. Boi-rie, L. Cameron, J. Dawson, A. Fitchett, V. Peace, H. Ramsay, K. Ross, and F. Smith.

Air and Mrs S. C. .Sutherland gave a most delightful dance at their- home in Claremont street, on Saturday evening in honour of Aliss Joan Fraser. The hostess wore a most uncommon frock of geranium lace, featuring the new high neck-lino. Aliss Fraser's frock was of black and white cheek taffeta with* wide epaulettes and silver 'ornaments, and Aladame Winnie Fraser wore a gown ot parchment satin with a quaint velvet wrap. The house was beautifully decorated with bowls of dainty narcissi. Among , those present were Mr and Airs Guy Tap ley, Mr and Airs J~ Laid law, Air and Airs S. Macpherson. Airs John Gamble (Wellington), Alisses Nancy Nicholson (Invercargill), Erna Porter, Betty Beadle, Claudia Weston, and Fan Peake, Dr J. Fulton, and Alessrs E. G. Boddy, F. Dawson, B. Leckie, G. Lloyd. B. Reid, D. AVriglit, and Bristed Wellington).

Reports of Social functions will Be welcomed tor this column. “ Diane '* will also answer all reasonable questions relatinu to the home, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of Interest to Her sex.

Following a business meeting of the Plunket Society Airs Joseph AJ‘George was hostess at a small luncheon party to-day in the Otago Women’s Club, when the following guests wore present: —Lady Sidey, Airs Parkes (Auckland), Airs Henry Hall (Wellington), Mrs Bisley (Hamilton), Airs Donald Reid. Mrs Cunningham, and Aliss Hocldinott.

On Saturday in the Savoy Lounge, Airs Boddy was hostess at a “ gift ” afternoon lea, given in honour of Miss Allison M'Goorge, who is to be a Julie bride. Amongst those present were:—Airs A. C. Al‘George, Airs Jos MfGoorge, Mrs Sinclair, Airs H. Boddy, Airs John M’George, and the Alisses A. M'Oeorge, Stenhouse, Ingles, M'Donald, Heenan, Alackny, Fraser, and Ethelwyn Al'George, who contributed to the afternoon’s enjoyment by singing.

Airs W. Carroll and Airs T. Stewart were hostesses at a bridge party given at tile former’s residence on Saturday evening for the Charity Ball Supper Committee. Among those present were Alesdames Henaglian, F. Baker, Rodgers, Keenan, O’Connor, Chetwyn, Misses Rodgers (3), S. AFDonald, D. Manning, Messrs J. APKeown, T. Stewart, W. Carroll, F. Manning, H. Maloney, F. Rodgers. P. Hanley, R Blackmore, F. Donnelly. 0

A delightful afternoon was held in Hie Vetlic Cafe on Saturday, the proceeds were iu aid ot the Charity Ball supper fund; the hostesses were Alisses Bessie Gallien and Alargaret Thompson. The “ lucky ” number was won by Airs E. Page, while the competition was won by Airs M. Kennedy. Enjoyable vocal solos uTre given by Airs E. Pago and Aliss B. Gallien, (Aliss M. APCormack playing the violin obligatos for the latter). Aliss Alollie Baker was most '’entertaining in her elocutionary items, and Aliss Mavis Al'Connack delighted all with the artistic violin solos presented by her. Among those present were:—Alesdames A. Edwards. R. Huiigerford, Thompson, Gillies, C. Haft, AI. Kennedy, A. E. Ushenvood, H. L. Gallien, AI. Wilson, Pollock. Otto, E. Page, Harrington, D. Low. A. Crawford, Porter, D. Alothes, Downes, Murphy (Alataura), Thorpe, J. Kane, Flood, H. L. Huttgerford, Misses Fogarty (2), N. Pollock, C. Clark, Hessian (2), G. Rennie, N. AVnlls, E. St. George, T. Hannigau, A. Moore. E. AlUsson, AI. Baker, M. Simpson, AI. O’Neill (Invercargill), A. Brinsdon, K. Curran, E. Lane, 0. Elood, AI. O’Reilly, Thompson (2), AI. APCormack, and B. Gallien.

On Tuesday evening members of the Play*reading Circle of the Otago AVomen’s Club gave a very enjoyable reading of ‘ Richard of Bordeaux,’ the following taking part-Alesdames A. A. Fairbairn, S. P. Cameron. Wakefield Holmes. Lawrenson, T. Scoular, J. G. Young, Alisses Dorothy Clark. WaltaccAVatson, Billie ATitchell, Bowling, M'Dougnll, and Burgess. Airs J. G. Young, who was in the chair, announced the result of the competition for the writing of a one-act play, the prize for which has been donated by the president (Lady Ferguson). First, Airs J. Sutherland Ross, ‘ Greater Love Hach No Alan second. Mrs E. L. Eastgate, ‘ AVliat Is This Life?’ third, Airs Herve*- ‘ Once Upon a Time.’

Among the recent guests staying at the Wauaka Hotel were;—Air and Mrs Thornes (Shropshire, England), Air and Airs H. G. Birch, Air S. J. Snushall (Wanganui), Mr and Airs R. Harrison (Wahnate), Air W. G. Mercer (Wellington), Air and Airs I. C. Little (Ojniki), Air and All’s A. W. Gloss (Cheviot), Mr and Airs R. K. Ireland, Master J. Ireland, Air H. A. AluriSon (Oamaru), Mr S. Muirhead, Air and Mrs Thos. Ross, Mr C. W. Adamson, Mr H. Smith, Mr R. Alartindale, Air and Airs J. A. Roberts, Air R. W. Harclie, Air W. R. Stringer, Air Chas. F. Jones, Air T. H. Robinson, Air J. A. Hines, Air and Airs Wark, Air Rudkin, Mr D. J. Brown, Air E. T. Peattie, Air C. H. Geeson, Air H. Davis, Air and Mrs J. W. Becker, Air H. Elvidge, Air R. Fitchett, Air J. H. Allen, Mr W. F. Palmer (Dunedin), Air J. H. Thomas (Invercargill). Air E. C. Govan (Te Alum), Air V. Alitchell (Mosgiel), All T. Duggan. Air J. Donnelly, Mr F. Donnelly, Air L. Boyd. -Mr J, C. (Houston. Air Peterson, Air J. White, Air H. Lester, Mr. N. White. Air J. Stuart, Mr P. Scoular. Mr A. AV. Webster, Air W. Thompson. Mr J. Stuart (Oraakau), .Air W. AY. Hotop, Air A, Dewar (Cromwell), Mr R. R. Ceilings. (Hawea Flat).

To Help the Children’s Health Camp. The picture ‘ln a Alonastery Garden ’ will be shown in the Empire Theatre on Sunday evening, the' total proceeds to be given towards a fund for a new building for the helpers at the health camp at Waikouaiti. The Empire Theatre management has given the theatre entirely free, and‘the Film Association has given the picture, which is a charming one, featuring some delightful musical items. It is pleasing to note that the St. Kilda Band gladly cancelled a concert which they had arranged in order to leave the night free.

Mrs West-Watson Entertained. On Alonday afternoon a delightful party was held at “ The Bungalow,” Ashburn Hall, when Airs A. R. Falconer, diocesan ‘ president of the Alothers’ Union, entertained Airs Wcst.Watson, wife of the Bishop of Christchurch and dominion president of the Alothers’ Union; also Airs Fitchett, wife of the Bishop of Dunedin, members of the Union Council, and the wives of the clergy. The hostess, after introducing the guest of honour, welcomed Airs West-AVatson as the head of the Alothers' Union in New Zealand. Jn her reply Airs West-Watson spoke of the joy it was to her to have this opportunity of meeting the workers in this great organisation. “ The Alothers’ Union,” she said. “is primarily a teaching society, and, apart from its own mission work, it is not desirable to use the society for collecting purposes. To guard the boys and girls in the homo is better than to trust to the enforcement of laws against existing evils.” Airs Webb,- of Gore, thanked the speaker on behalf of the union, and Airs .Falconer welcomed Mrs Fitchett. who, as the wife of the bishop, is now the patroness of the Alothers’ Union. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the dining room, at the conclusion of which Mrs B. Fulton paid a graceful tribute to Airs Falconer’s wonderful hospitality.

By Diana

Groat success attended the afternoon tea concert organised by Mrs J. Carroll arid Mrs M. H. Dawson to assist the charity ball supper fund. The concert was hold in the O.K. Cafe on Monday, and a dainty tea was followed by a delightful programme by the following artists: —Pianoforte solo, Mrs R. J. Irvine; songs, Miss Hendry and Mr T. Kennedy; recitation, Miss Lottie M'Clintock; and solo dance, Miss Bryan. Signora Stella and Mrs R. J. Irvine played the accompaniineuts in their usual' finished style. The hostesses received the guests, amongst whom wore Mesdamcs Ross, M.'Kcefry, .Marshall, Webster. Sims. Mills. Anthony, E. L. ’White, L. M'Veigh, T. O’Sullivan, Ross, Cavanagh, Nelson, Rac, O’Connor, Monaghan. M‘Crossin, L. J,. Cronin, Gray, C. Wilson, A. Walkei, Daniels, Smith, C. M. Collins, Neilson, tV. Simpson, E. Simpson, Daldorl, Pa"ct. Pledger. Lennon, Clarke. Cartwright, T. T. Grunt, d. Ruth, Hungerford, Day, O’Regan, M'Breeu, Keenan, Dolan, Banks, De Vcre, W. .). Crawford, J. Hall, K. Sligo, W. Rogerson, \V. Jones, J. Richardson, J. Mooney, J Cameron. M'Cutcheon, J. O’Brien, Tyleo, Bleach. M. Kean, O’Connor (Christchurch). Brennan, Blaney, Stewart. Simmers, Claffey, Van Paine. S. L. Smith, H. Allan. Hendry, Hosie, Henaghan, Collins, Wessman, Misses Hemslev, M'Mnhon, Maureen Carroll, M. Kinney, Downes, 1. Dawson, Ruttledge, Simpson, Mtilclowuey? 2*. Collins, Marie Carroll, K. Stewart, C. Keating, Kclleher (3), M'Kenzic, N. Blaney, A. Healey, I' ox, Aikerihead. and Milburn. National Council of Women. The National Council of Women hold its monthly meeting on Thursday last •in the Women’s Club Rooms,- Moray place. Dr IM‘Kinnon : presided oyer a fair attendance of members and wd- ' coined a number of presidents of affiliated societies and also a new member. Miss Margaret iDrysdale, who ns ■ an additional representative from the Presbyterian Bible Class Union. A preliminary business meeting was held, at which special consideration was given to the formation of sub-commit-tees. Interest centred chiefly round woman’s relation to the nnemploynient tax, the need for her interest in civics, and her position and status us a do■mestic worker. This was followed bv a happy liour or more of social entertainment and intercourse. Miss Logie, who represents the Musicians’ Society on the council, had arranged for various musical items. Miss Stella Bayley contributed two violin solos and Miss Marjorie M‘Dowell and Miss Ruth Moore a pianoforte duet. Vocal items contributed were two solos by Miss Margaret Beattie and two duets by Misses Marjorie Irish'and Grace I he accompanists were Miss Louie and Miss ,'Modn Paine. A dainty, supper and conversation brought a happy gathering to a closf. . Of Basketball Interest. This promises to bo Otago’s big year in basketball matters, for the 11134 dominion tournament is to bo hold in Dunedin. Already local interest is high, unci many are tile plans which are being made to” kindle enthusiasm. Interest for this week ''centres round the evening tournament, to be held in the Drill Mall on Thursday. Entries have been received from men’s teams, as well ns from many ladies’ teams, in the city; the games are to be played on a handicap basis, and should provide excitement and thrills enough for any enthusiast. There are two courts at the Drill Hall, the gallery provides excellent vantage for the onlooker, and, with some of the best A grade teams entering, basketball of a high standard should be witnessed. Arrangements are in the hands of a strong committee, and it is hoped that this, the first venture of the association to win public support, will meet with the success it deserves. Foresters’ Bail. One of the principal events of Show Week was the combined Foresters’ ball, held in the Early Settlers’ and Pioneer Halls on Monday, Juno 4. This was the third annual ball conducted by the courts of Dunedin, and, as previously, was a successful and enjoyable function, some 350 couples being present. Music was dispensed by Stewart’s Imperial and the Savonia Dance Bands, and a judicious blending of old and new dances catered for all tastes. Among those present were Mrs M. Hynes (black windswept satin and diamante). Misses M. E. Borland (pale green windswept satin), T. Marshall (black satin), M. Henke (pink georgette and angelskin lace), M. Densem (midnight blue georgette), M. Robertson (black velvet with green), L. Thomas (red crepe), L. Miller (black floral georgette), B. Pull (green crepe), J. M‘Cartncy (blackberry satin and lace), D. Robertson (red sand crepe), E. Drearer (red satin), E. Ward (pink satin), M. Watt (sapphire blue velvet), 1.-Heard (lemon satin), J. Lindsay (apricot sand crepe), E. Hastie (green, organdie), A. Whittaker (pink organdie), M. Thomson (black satin), C. Moodie (lemon sand crepe), B. Moodie (floral satin), Blue (black velvet and pink organdie), p Stewart (bine and white morocain), M. Stephenson (apple green crepe satin), P, Jordan (green voile and white organdie sleeves), E. Broadfoot (pink organdie). N. Cope (grey organdie), R. Ibbotson (floral pique), Cockburn (blue crepe de chine and net), E. Robinson (white spotted muslin with blue organdie), M. Quigley (windswept velvet), E. Robin (black lace and georgette), J. Smith (maroon sand crepe), H. Thompson (flame crepe satin), Isaacs (shot taffeta), J. Watson (white satin and net), Parker (crinkly crepe), A. Sutton (lemon windswept satin). Massey (black satin), Matheson (green lace and net). Griffiths (white satin). Pennvcuick (blue crinkly crepe), D. Welton (black lace), M. Ashworth (pink brocade), O. Marshall (pink flowered organdie), K. Hutton (salmon georgette). N. Watt (blue satin). V. Burnard (blue floral taffeta). R. Freeman (apricot georgette), M. Rule (pink georgette), J. Pettit (pink organdie), D. M‘Hardy (scarlet satin), M. Tail (green satin), M, Thompson (flame satin), W. Gibbons (white satin), V. Burnard (turquoise taffeta), M. Darling (gold chenille velvet), K. Cochrane (pink taffeta), C. Belcher (pink crepe), P. Page (wine satin), C. Hinchcliif (black velvet), E. Star (pale blue georgette), E. Ailers (blue crepe rayon), T. Douglas (floral silk voile), M. Lockhart (black velvet). A. Dalton (black georgette), A. M'Laughlin (white satin), L Veal (black lace), M. Scott (white satin), A. Wallace (black velvet), E. Robinson (pink frilled organ-

die with black sash), 0. Bourke (pale green windswept satin), E. Rowe (flame velvet and satin), C. Bourke (turquoise satin), J. MacPherson (lemon crepe), P. Holt (shell pink windswept satin), D. King (black windswept velvet). J. Lindsay (apricot silk), M. Corston (Milton, geranium satin), D. Corston (Milton, azure blue satin), M. Murray (Milton, blue satin), 0. Brown (blhck velvet with white cape), J. Thompson (red velvet and gold tissue), M. Hutchings (pink and black silk), B. Thompson (pink satin), M. Williamson (green satin), ,V. Dabinett (red windswept crepe), N. Roberts (green marine silk), M. Dabinett (rod ring velvet), M. Jordan (orange and white veile), N. Baird (green satin), A. M'Lean (floral pique), Adess (red velvet, diamond trimming), M. Ball (pink frock, sequin cape), Donoghue (black velvet), Basket! (black velvet), Ayers (cherry crepe), J. McCarthy (red windswept satin), T. Krause (black velvet). M. M'Carthy (red silk velvet). J. Arnold (floral organdie), M. Hutchings (blue silk crepon), P. Gray (black crepe), E. Bellow (blue satin), D. Harvey (beige lace), F. Marctt (orange print crepe morocain), L. Eaton (black lace), R. Collate (bine satin), 0. Wills (green satin), 11. Turnbull (black velvet), J, Johnstone (pink organdie), W, Little (black windswept satin), N T . Drearer (rod satin), Mesdames J. .Stewart (floral organdie), Dyke (wine chenille velvet). F. Ellis (black net). E. Hutchings (black crepe de chine), F. M'Grath (mauve marine silk), Semple (red satin), Butterworth (black satin), W. Jones (red satin trimmed with gold). Gordon (white satin), H. Brown (red satin), W. Moon (floral georgette), H Anderson (peacock blue satin), E. Mowbray (blue satin), 11. Powell (pink crinkly crepe), Stephenson (red silk velvet), E. Clayton (black and white silk), Wilson (floral georgette), Williamson (blue satin), Aldorson (green satin), Heaton (black velvet), Coburn (black silk), Crossan (white French lace), Slack (green crepe lyon).