SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 21748, 16 June 1934, Page 22

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that items intended for Wednesday’s ’ Star ’ must be in the office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must ba brief. Mrs S. Paterson' returned on Thursday from a long visit to Auckland. Miss Jill Moodie, Napier. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Leslie Wilson, Albert street. Mrs M. E. Allan (Christchurch) is the guest of Lady Sidey, Corstorphine,” Miss Dutton, who has been in Invercargill on a visit to the Kindergartens there, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs Charles Bowker, Timaru, who has ‘ been the guest of her daughter, Mrs: Aubrey Stephens, Hawthorne avenue, returned home on Thursday. Miss Arthur left on Friday morning for the north. Miss Nancie Desmoulins, director of the St. KUdSi Free Kindergarten, has been appointed to a similar position under the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association. Mrs George Ellis and Mrs G. P. Schedel have left for their home in Christchurch after being present at the Scott-Brensell wedding. Among hostesses who have entertained in honour of Miss Bhona Sineo6k, who is to he a June bride, were Miss Dorothy’ Clyde, who invited guests to a gift evening, and Miss Edna Calverley, who gave a kitchen party. The guest of honour was the recipient of many useful gifts.

On Thursday evening Miss Blackmore entertained the debutantes at St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ dance, held the night before, and the president and committee of the Old Girls’ Association at a delightful informal party in the drawing room at St. Hilda’s.

Sirs G. W. Reid was hostess at a four-table bridge party at her residence, Bellevue street, given as a farewell, to Mrs Robert Moffatt, who will leave at the end of the month to take up her residence in Wellington. The other guests were Mesdames E. Aslin, 0. J. Begg, A. Harris, Arthur Hudson, Refree. Harris, A. W. Martin, E. M'Kcnzie, A. M‘Millan, P. W. Parker, J. Williams, Wall ace-Watson, W, Speight, Misses E. Aslin and Doris WallaceWatson.

In response to an advertisement .which appeared recently regarding a course of ten lectures 'on the ‘ History of Furniture,’ it is interesting to note that seventeen ladies have expressed the desire to attend. The classes will be hid at the Home Science School on Thursday afternoons, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., commencing on June 21.

Mr and Mrs Colin Gilray gave a dinner party- in the Otago Women’s Club on Friday as a farewell to the staff of John M‘Glashan College. The guests were Mr and Mrs T. S. Holme, Mr and Mrs J. A. Dmining, Mr and Mrs A. Williams, Misses M'Callum, Gillies, Clo&s, and K. Glendimiing, Messrs liOgan, Woods, Simmers, and Blanc.

Oil Saturday evening last Mrs J. T. Martin gave a young people's dance at her residence, Tolcarne avenue. The dining room anil hall, whore dancing took place, were prettily decorated with coloured streamers and balloons. A ■happy time was spent in dancing and novelty games. Those present were Misses Thorn Divers, Ngaire Lee, Alice Gregg, Jean Marriage, Pat Duncan, Donzil Dnthie, Betty Johnstone, Dorothy Gregg, Miriel Hancox (Palmerston North), Margaret and Nollicc Martin, Messrs J. Thomson, E. Carter, K‘. Crawford, J. M'Clelland, G. Cookson, T. Smaill, D. Lee, P. M'Avoy, and J. Moodie.

A very happy- time was spent at the Tudor Hall on Wednesday last, when members of the Logan Park Croquet Club interclub teams entertained the Social Committee at 'a dainty afternoon tea. A competition was won by Mrs Cornish. Those present were Mesdames Squire, Rodger, Whyte, Foster, Twose, Latimer, French, M'Kinlay, Bedford, Cornish, Gray, Pope, and Miss Brown.

The Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee of the Symphony Orchestra met on Friday afternoon in the reception rooms at the Town Hall, Mrs J. A. Hunan was in the chair. The speaker for the afternoon was Mr T. S. Thomson, who gave an educative and most inspiring talk on the works of Wagner and Rim-sky-Korsakoff, which are to be given at the concert on June 26. The lecture was illustrated by Mr A„ If. Pettit at the piano. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs W. P. Coughlan and Mrs Wallace.

The engagement is announced of Margaret Jessie (Peggie), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Salmon, Dunedin, to Mr Poland Seymour Cox, of Bedford, England.

Mrs Guy W. Scholefield. Highland Park, Wellington, who has been the guest of Mrs Boot, St. Glair, left by the north express on Thursday for Timaru and Christchurch.

Invitations have been issued for the medical hall to be held id the Concert Chamber on Friday evening next. The Dean of the Medical Faculty, Sir Lindo Ferguson, and Lady Ferguson, are to be host and hostess, while the following ladies will be chaperones:—Mesdames Russell Ritchie, F. Stanley Batchelor, Charles Greenslade, Prank Fitohett, Roland Fulton, and J. B. Dawson. Miss Jean Batten, it is now announced, is engaged to be married. Her fiance is Captain E. Walter, a member of the London Stock Exchange. Captain Walter is also a practical aviator, and both he and Miss Batten are members of the Brooklands Aero Club, To come •to Australia the young flyer actually borrowed the lower wing of her fiance’s aeroplane.

On Tuesday afternoon Mr D. Tannock gave a lecture on ‘ Modem Development of Horticulture in England ’ to a large number of members of the gardening circle of the Otago Women’s Club. Mr Tannock explained that the flower shows held by the Horticultural Society in London were conducted differently from those in New Zealand. Flower shows were held every two weeks all the year round, and it was amazing how they managed to keep up the vast supply of plants and flowers required. ■ The shows were very largely attended, although half a crown was the lowest price charged. The Chelsea and Olympic shows were held once a year. Shows were also held by the national societies, national rose, sweet .pea, carnation, gladiolus, dahlia, and chrysanthemum snows being held annually. At these there are competitions as well as exhibits. Miss M. Martin, chairwoman of the circle, introduced Mr Tannock, and at the conclusion of the lecture Mrs W. F. Edmond proposed a very hearty vote of thanks for his very itneresting address. , '

Au enjoyable evening was spent at St. Philoraena’s ' College on Monday evening, the occasion being the monthly meeting of the Play-reading and Musical Circles in connection with St. Philomena’s College Ex-pupils’ Association. The president, Miss May Daniel, in welcoming the large attendance of members, expressed delight at having a great number of visitors present. An interesting programme of music and play-reading was provided. The plays chosen were ;—‘ The Bride ’ (Gertrude Jenniiigs), the parts being taken by Misses Maureen Carroll, Eileen Hous•ton, Edith M‘Tigue, Betty Blacklock, Veronica - Robinson, and Gerardine Toomey. The second play was entitled ‘ The Dear Departed ’ (Stanley Houghton), read by Mrs R. J. Irvine, Misses Pat. Toomey, Molly Baker, Nora Collins, Pat. Corcoran*. and Mario Al'Alahou. The musical portion of the programme was devoted to the life and works of Thomas Moore. A very interesting and instructive talk on the life and works of this famous .Irish ballad writer was given by ■ Mrs J. Scott. Pianoforte solo, Miss Marie Ai‘Mahon; song, 1 Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms,’ Miss Rose Fitzpatrick; elocutionary items by Miss Molly Baker. The programme was brought to a conclusion with the singing by the Music Circle Choir 'of two of Thomas Moore’s most popular ballads—(a) ‘Erin, the Tear and the Smile’; (b) ‘Oh, the Shamrock.’ The accompaniste for the evening was Miss Kathleen Whelan.

The Ladies’ Supper Committee for the coming 1 charity ball are working hard during the last week of theii efforts to make their department an outstanding success. Thanks to loyal citizens and generous friends the supper material is assured. The committee consists of capable workers, whoso foremost thought is to help the poor of the city by co-operating with the General Cmmittee of the ball in giving the public one of the best social functions of the season. The next and only public card party takes place in the Vedic Cafe on Alonday evening, the proceeds going to swell this committee’s fund.

The president, vice-presidents, and committee of the Otago University Women’s Students’ Club gave a most enjoyable party in the Otago Women’s Club on Wednesday evening, in honour of the first-year students and members of the various committees. A programme of music and play-acting was provided, Mrs Watt, accompanied by Miss M. Fyfej contributing songs; Mrs Mackay singing a number of negro spirituals, the origin of which she explained as she went along; and some of the junior members of the University staff presenting the play ‘ Scraps.’ This, produced by Mrs Oswald Stephens, was acted by Mrs Stephens and Misses JJlackie, Barron, Fleming, Orlebar, and White, and much enjoyed. After supper, Miss Vida Barron played to the guests, and acted as accompanist during the singing of a number of - popular choruses, in times past this party was given for all women students, but numbers have grown to snob an extent (this year there are -‘lO4 women studying at'the University! that it was found necessary to confine the party to tile freshers.

Miss Greta Stevenson, who is leaving I shortly for England, entertained the senior botany .students at her home in Dunottar on Thursday. Among the guests were Dr and Mrs Holloway. Miss Stevenson intends to take a two-year course of study at the London University.

The Moruingtou branch of the League of mothers held its monthly meeting in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Mrs Dodd (president) presiding over a good attendance, including members of the Morniugton .Mothers’ Union. The afternoon took the form of a musical entertainment. The following contributed; — Mesdames M'Kay and Turner (duet), Mesdames Poynter and M'Kay (solos). Miss Burn (violin solo). A short oneact play was given by league members (Mesdames Dodds, Wallace, Mundie, Rodgers, Crowe. Barton and Wardell). Mrs Birrell on. behalf of members, thanked the performers.

The supper fund of the Charity Bali Committee should benefit considerably as a result of a most successful dance held in the Dunedin South Town Hall on Wednesday last. Mrs Ruth and her committee are to be congratulated upon their effort. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Richardson (vieux rose satin), Mr and Mrs .Ruth (wine satin), Mrs Rhodes, the Misses Healeys, Mrs Cameron, Miss M. Greenway, Mrs Spiers. Mr and Mrs Niven, Miss Redden, Miss Lawn, Miss Fogarty, Miss Delargy, Miss Anderson (2), Miss M'Cartney, Miss Jenkins, Mrs Baker. Mr and DL-s Robertson, Mrs Heuaghan, Mrs Carroll, Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Nash, Miss M'Cartney, Mr and Mrs M'Murray, Mrs Allem, Mrs Nash, Messrs Lemon, Vaughan, Monaghan, Dygan, and many others. The winners of the Monte Carlo dance were Mr R. Meinung and Miss Palmer. The winner of the lucky door ticket was Mr Grainger. • The Auckland Club.

The Auckland Club’s fourth social of the season was held on Saturday evening in the Vedic reception salon, and, despite the inclement weather, was well attended. Mr and Mrs J. Sinton were the host and hostess, and they arranged for their guests a most enjoyable entertainment of music, dancing, and games. Mr Letcher was a popular M.C., and the evening proceeded merrily from start to finish. Prizes were won by Mrs Rout, Mrs ■ Harrison, and Miss M'Murray. A delightful musical programme was rendered as follows; Songs, Miss Dorothy Sligo and Mr Arthur Macdonald; marimba solos, Mr W. J. Sinton; ventriloquial item, Dir H. M. Eggers; trombone solo, Mr Eric Williams, the accompanists being Mrs Westland and Mrs Macdonald. Mr M'Beath’s excellent dance music was, as usual, much appreciated. Mr Griffin (vice-president) reminded members that they were welcome to bring friends to the socials, especially Aucklanders. It was the aim of the committee to vary the forms of entertainment to introduce a wider set of interests. A hearty vote of thanks, with musical honours, was accorded to Mr and Mrs Sinton. Amongst those present were Dir and Mrs H. Osborne, Dir and Mrs and Dliss Griffin, Dir and Dim Powell, Paterson, Thompson, Rout, Dl'Cormack, Hazard, Dr and Dlrs Gardner, Dlrs C. Meiklejohn, Dlrs Harrison, Misses R. Paterson, DI. Henderson, Glover, R. Phillips, S. Prescott, V. Dl'Dlurray, G.. Pike, E. Crawshaw, 0. West, Dlessrs 11. Chapman, R. A. Malone, R. Stewart, W. Campbell, H. Parsons, and Griffin.

Dunedin Pisybox. Quite the most ambitious and impressive play 7 reading yet attempted by members of the Dunedin Playbox was given on Monday evening before a crowded audience, which from the opening of the first act of ‘ The Lake ’ (by Dorothy Massinghara) were deeply moved by the beauty of the play itself and by the artistic handling it received from a large east, under Mr Russell-Woods’s direction. The hostesses for the evening were Miss Isobel Newlands and Miss Doreen Black, and Mrs Richard Hudson, president of the Dunedin Repertory Society, was guest of honour. The room was beautifully decorated with masses of green birch, chrysanthemums, and calleudulas. Mr Leslie Pithie introduced the players. In the principal part of Stella, Miss Mary Jolly captivated her audience from the outset, and gave a restrained and emotional performance, which deeply impressed them. As her aunt, Lena, Mrs John Macpherson also created a-deep impression, revealing unusual histrionic gifts. Mrs H. B. Pattrick was satisfactory in a difficult part, and Messrs S. Lock, K. Donaldson, and 11. Harkness were well cast in their respective parts. The remaining members of the oast did good work. They were:— Misses Elizabeth Briton, Clare Dillon, Muriel Eagar, Lucy Faulkner, Alma Finnerty, Olga Juriss, Maiona Junss, Messrs Noel Strachan, Maurice Kershaw, Jim Tannock, and L. Pithie. Those present included Mr and Mrs E. C. Reynolds, Mrs A. Juriss, Mr and Mrs A. M. Christie, Mrs Angus Gordon, Mrs Limbrick, Mr and Mrs A. M. Flavell, Mr and Mrs Edmund Smith, Mrs Norman Speight, Mr and Mrs Harry Braham, Mr and Mrs Philip Brahain, Mrs D. Smeaton, Mrs Max Freidlander (Te Awamntu), Dr Pauline Aitken, Mrs 0. Glasgow. Mr and Mrs H. Marshall, Mrs A. H. Templeton, .Mrs M. Mathias, Mrs M'Leod, Mrs Hugh Speight, Mrs Erie Holler, Mrs D. C. Jolly, Mrs H. Ryburn, Mrs Secular, Mrs Allen Stewart. Air and Airs E. H. Sugar, Airs 0. L. Garden, Air and Airs A. C.’Stephens, Airs Bowker, Air and Mrs C, V. Dayns, Misses M. Flavell, 11. Orlowski. Juriss, Nancy Millar M. Alathesou, AI. Hughes, Billie Mitchell, Veil Warren, V. Jefferson, J. Wylie, Leila Greenall, A. Jee, Vera Finlayson, Dillon. Thomas (2), Nicholson, Adams, Witheroe (Auckland), Margaret Pithie, Rico, P. Cameron. Hazel Skinner. A. Barnett, Faulkner, Atessrs H. B. Pattrick, J. Walker, L. F. Aloller, D. Hancock. T. Quirke, P. Hackett, R. C. Allen, Ritchie, Ehvorthy, J. Macpherson.

Society of Women Musicians. The Society of Women Musicians held its usual monthly meeting on Monday evening in the Otago Women’s Club, when members had the privilege of listening to a very interesting talk on ‘ Some Aspects of Contemporary British Musical Activity’ by Mr T. Vernon Griffiths. Mrs H. C. Campbell (president) was in the chair, and in a few words of welcome introduced the speaker, saying how much they were looking forward to his address. Mr Griffiths, in opening his remarks, explained nhy he had chosen “ contemporary ” instead of “ modern ” for his title, the former meaning something going on in our own time and the latter referring more to style. The renaissance in music in England started really with Sullivan and Parry. Then the war brought a new spirit into England and many things had developed since then. There had been a series of great composers— Holst, Vaughan, Williams, Delius, John Ireland, Bax, Bridge, and others; whose works comprised all kinds of compositions, such as symphonies, operas, vocal, piano, and organ pieces. The young composers of to-day would improve on their teachers and would bring in some

of tlio feeling; which comes with peace and understanding with other peoples. Ho thought the music of to-day was becoming more and moi’e.like the music of the sixteenth, century.;. To illustrate, his last remarks Mr Griffiths played some solos on the piano—one by Thomas B. Bitfield, showing beautiful melody, and two.by Thomas Simons, being morein contrapuntal style and very bright. The following programme was, then performed and greatly enjoyed, the music for which had been kindly lent by Mr Griffiths

Two ‘movements of trio by ’Thomas, B. Bitfield—-Mrs Campbell, Misses E. Wallace and E. Wycherley. Songs— Translations from, the Chinese (a) ‘Night on a Mountain’, (b) ‘And There Are Tears ’ (Granville Bantock), Miss R. Sell, accompanied by Miss Mary Martin. Biano duet, ‘ Prelude ’ (Norman O’Neill), Mrs Westland and Miss Jessie Jones, violin solo, ‘ Oriental© ’ (Norman Fraser), Miss E. Wallace, accompanied by Mrs Canipbell. Songs, translations from Chinese—(a) ‘ The Lost One',’ (b) ‘ Down, the Hwai ’ (Granville Bantock), from Chinese poem, 700 a. P., Miss D. Sligo, accompanied by Mrs Drake. Piano solo, ‘ Ballade ’ (Dr Mistowski), Miss Winifred Gardner. Piano duet, ‘Barcarolle,’ from suite (York Bowen). Mr Griffiths, after expressing his pleasure and thanks to. the performers, said he hoped to see in the near future a great burst of life in music; , and there was wonderful hope for it in New Zealand from the inspiration gained from the beauty of the country, Mrs Campbell, in thanking Air Griffiths for his enjoyable talk and for his loan of the music, also expressed the hope that there would bo a great advance in. music. Airs Raynor Bell, in proposing a hearty vote of thanks-to Air Griffiths and the performers, said that the speaker had left a challenge with them and she hoped they would take it up and do all they could for the encouragement of the art of music.