SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22149, 2 October 1935, Page 16

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 th« latter case they must be brief. Lady Sidey returned at the week-end from Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. A. Jenkins returned yesterday from Australia. Miss Joan Cameron, Queenstown, is the guest of Miss Bessie M'Gregor, Mount Linton, Southland. Mr and Mrs Weston Wacher, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs B. C. Wacher, Pine Hill Terrace. Miss Mary Rodger, Invercargill, is the guest of Miss Kyra Payne, Mornington. Miss Meg Saunders, Timaru, will spend the week-end with her parents at St. Clair. Mrs A. Stewart and Miss Jenny Stewart left on Tuesday morning to spend a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Zoe Hudson left on Monday morning on a holiday visit to Wellington. Mrs Frank Taylor is visiting Wellington and is staying at the Windsor Hotel. Miss Noel Dowling, Wellington, is the guest of the Misses Farquhar, Graham street. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fulton have left for their new home in Christchurch. Miss Flia O’Brien, after spending a brief holiday in Dunedin, has returned to her home in Auckland. Mrs D. J. Caldcr. accompanied by Mrs-S. J. Harrison and her small son. will leave to-morrow morning, on route to Calcutta. Miss Ivy Garthwaite, who has accepted a responsible position in Hawera, was farewellecl by friends at the railway station on Monday morning. The engagement is announced of Mary Isobel, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs C. Mills, of Milton, to Francis Howard, eldest son of the late Mr Harris and of Mrs Pemble, of Queen’s Drive, St. Kilda, Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Betty, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs M. A. Pike, of Hobson street, St. Clair, to Clive Connie, only son of Mr and Mrs D. Auid, King street, Dunedin. The engagement is annolmeed of Jenny Macdonald, youngest daughter of the late Dr A. A. Stewart, of Bluff, and of Mrs Stewart, of 19 Duke street. Dunedin, and Peter, second son of Mr and Mrs W. B. Dixon, of Bluff.

Miss Joan Meiklejohn, who is to be an October bride, was the guest at a “ bathroom ” evening given by Mrs Brooker at her home in North-east Valley. She was also entertained at a “ panto - ” evening by Mrs G. W. Macdonald, when many useful gifts were received. On Saturday afternoon a delightful party was held in the Savoy lounge, when Miss Florence Baccy entertained her junior pupils. The tea table was very prettily decorated with flowers in scarlet and blue shades, and with china and other decorations to match made a pretty picture when the youthful guests gathered round. ' Before leaving for her homo in Calcutta Mrs S. J. Harrison entertained several friends at a theatre party on Saturday last, followed by supper at the Savoy. Among the guests were Mesdames S., L. Laing, L. J; Blackman, R. Prescott, G. G. Calder (Alexandra), Misses M. Blackman and Wilkinson (Clyde). The past president of the Kaituna Ladies’ Bowling Club (Miss Cooper) entertained the members of the club at a most enjoyable bridge and “ 500 ” evening in the Vedic lounge on Monday last. The room was prettily decorated with marigolds and foliage. The prize winner for bridge was Mrs C. Hayward and for “ 500 ” Mrs G. Aikman. Mrs Frapwell thanked the hostess on behalf of those present for a very enjoyable evening. A very enjoyable party was given on Saturday evening at the homo of Mr and Mrs Norman Murie in Oxford street, the guest of honour being Miss Ivy Garthwaitc, who is shortly leaving for the North Island. The hostess wore a sipart black frock trimmed with silver, and Miss Garthwaite a frock of black lace. Among those present were Mr and Mrs F. Williams. Mr and Mrs S. Muirhead, Mr and Mrs E. Seymour, Miss Violet Smith, Messrs 0. Martin, B. Davis, V. Paterson, and N. Low. The mayoress (Mrs E. T. Cox) was “ at home ” yesterday afternoon in the reception rooms at the Town Hal! in honour of Madame Muriel Brunskill and Mr Carl Bartling. The rooms were very prettily decorated with spring flowers, and tea was served during the afternoon. Those present had the opportunity of meeting personally these two visiting artists, who will again appear at the Concert Chamber this evening. Among those present were Mr and Mrs James Hogg, Mr and Mrs G. Errington, Dr and Mrs W. H. Borrie, Dr and Mrs M'Millan, Mr and Mrs W. Scott. Mr and Mrs J. London. Mr and Mrs P. L. Ritchie. Mesdames W. Evans, A. S. Falconer, Richard Hudson. Keith Cameron. C. B. Barrowclougb, W. B. Taverner. E. J. Thompson, W. Ewing, Garth Gallaway, V. E. Galway, R. A. Ewing, A. Ibbotson, H. L. Paterson, A. H. Allen, W. H. Shepherd, Gibson, Fraser, J. Davies, Harman Reeves, Madden, C. North, S. Jones, J. M‘lndoe, Calvert, Misses Young, Every, M. Rice, K. Geerin, E. Crighton, K. Salmond, and Madeleine Clarke.

Miss Anna Matheson, who left on Monday on a visit to England, was the guest of honour at several parties during the past week. On Saturday Mrs M'Adam gave a morning tea party at the Savoy, when the other guests were Mesdames Mark-Hunan, R. Crimp, A. Templeton, D. Thomson, Misses A. and L. Priest, and Mary Rodger (Invercargill). On Friday evening Mesdames Templeton and Crimp were joint hostesses at a party given at the home of the former. On Thursday Miss Reid gave a party at the Wilford Tea Gardens, and on Saturday Miss Hazel Johnstone was hostess at a bridge party, also given as a farewell to Miss Matheson. ’ A very pleasant evening was spent oji Friday at the home of Miss Frapwell, Eglinton road, when the Kindergarten Graduates’ Association met for their usual half-yearly social gathering. After the usual business was transacted the president (Mrs S. Secular) spoke of the great need of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association for funds, and suggested that the Graduates’ Association should make an effort before the end of the year to help them. After some discussion it was decided that a bridge drive be held in October. The social programme was conducted by the graduates of the last two years, who entertained those present with music, games, and a competition, after which a. dainty supper was handed round. On Thursday last a very enjoyable trump whist drive terminated the series of nun ter social evenings held by the Port Chalmers Golf Club in the Currie Street Hall. A fine evening attracted a large gathering. At the conclusion of the play a dainty supper was served by the ladies, and after supper the president, Dr Edgar, spoke on behalf of the Golf Committee, and thanked Mrs Blackman, who, with the assistance of her committee, had done so much to make these evenings such a success both socially and financially. The prizewinners on this occasion were:—Ladies, Mrs 11. D. Paul (first). Miss R. Osborn (consolation); gentlemen, Mr Hannah (first), Mr Blackman (consolation). Following the very successful final performance of ‘ The Skin Game ’ at His Majesty’s on Saturday evening the committee of the Dunedin Repertory Society entertained the cast and all who had helped to make the performance such an outstanding one at supper in the Somerset Lounge. The. room was very prettily decorated for the occasion, the long refectory table looking very attractive with bowls of brightlyhued anemones and scarlet candles. Mr A. G. Smith (deputy chairman), in the absence of the chairman (Mr W. R. Brugh) congratulated the Repertory Society on the successful season just concluded, and thanked the orchestra, the producer (Miss Bessie Thomson), the stage manager (Mr Wynne), the wardrobe mistress (Mrs E. R, Harty), the front of the house and back stage staff, and, in short, all who had helped to make the play the success it had been. The party was a graceful tribute on the part of the committee, and was much appreciated by those for whom it was given.

The final meeting of the Literal.' Circle of the St. Clair Women’s CJul was held on Saturday at the residence of Mrs Prince, Bedford street. There were present Mrs G. W. North, Mrs Len Withers, Miss O. Quartermain, Mrs G. Johnson, Mrs D. A. Young, Mrs J. W. Williams, Mrs J. Rode, Mrs G. Green, and Mrs Win. Hislop. A most enjoyable social evening waj> spent, and the circle marked the occasion by the presentation of a silver mug suitably in scribed, to Mrs Prince's baby boy. This brought to a close a series of most, interesting and instructive evenings. The meetings throughout the year have been marked by a spirit of good-fellow ship on the part of all the members. An Oriental sale will be held to-mor-row in Knox Church Sunday School from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be formally opened at 2.30 p.m. by the Rev. W. Allen Stevely. The lady who is chiefly responsible for this sale said, in answer to inquiries: “New goods? 1 have embroidered organdie (a materia) much used last summer in England), embroidered gauze, bedspreads in ap plique, beautiful crepe de chine underwear, and a multitude of handkerchiefs, some costing a few pence, others very choice indeed.” She omitted to mention ivory, brass, and cloisonne, not to speak of the camphor wood chest, the fender stool, and nests of tea tables which form a background for stores of lace, linen, tapestry, supper cloths, etc. An enthusiastic meeting of the Aus-tral-Girton Club was held in the Tudor Hall lounge on Saturday. It was decided that each member should quote an expression of loyalty at the annual reunion, and an outing at Whare Flat was arranged. Hearty congratulations were extended to the president, Miss Ross, on her appointment as president of the Y.W.C.A. Miss Duthie arranged the reading of two plays—Charles Lee’s ‘Mr Samson,’ the parts of Caroline and Katherine Stevens being read by the Mesdamcs Horne- and Secular, and Miss Dot Duthie portraying the undecided bachelor. The second play was ‘ The Philosopher of Butter-biggins, a Scottish play by Howard Chaplin. This was read by Mrs Cowie, as David Pundy, and Mrs Thomson as John Bell, and Mrs Horne, who kindly read the part of Lizzie Bell at very short notice. The Otago branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women spent an enjoyable evening at the Department of Music, in the Training College, on Friday, when Dr V, E, Galway gave a recital on the new electric gramophone presented to the University hy the Carnegie Trust. A number of men were present, and were welcomed by Mrs F. J. Turner, president of the association, in her opening remarks. Dr Galway gave a very interesting recital. He described the gramophone itself, its records, and its library,, and then presented a comprehensive programme, each itei.n of-which he explained by means of illustrations on the piano. The programme included an overture by Beethoven, a chorale, and a fugue by Bach, two songs hy Schubert, an overture by Brahms, four songs by Schumann sung by Elizabeth Schumann, and a symphonic poem by Liszt. Before supper was served Mrs Turner proposed a warm vote of thanks to Dr Galway for a delightful evening. The last meeting of the committee for discussing means of raising the status of the domestic worker was held in the Y.W.C.A. Mrs Mackie Begg presided over a good attendance of members. Mr T. Coaly, vocational officer, gave an interesting chat appertaining to his experience of four years regarding domestic employment. He contrasted the treatment meted out to workers in shops, factories, anti offices against that given to the domestic worker. He gave instances of the evolution of the treatment given to factory, shop, and office workers 20 years ago and at the present time. The treatment of the domestic worker remained much . the same, . however. It was his opinion that given fair hours and good wages for domestic work, the stigma regarding it would disappear. In the discussion that followed, members disagreed with him on that point. Miss Hilditch read a paper on institu-. tional work, and compared it with ordinary domestic work. She mentioned the isolation of the domestic worker in the homo in comparison with the worker in institutions. An independent bureau—a sort of court of-appeal—-to whom both employers and employees could appeal was suggested. The question of wages was also touched on, and the advisability of encouraging proficient part-time work. The chairman asked each of the members to bring ideas to be discussed at the next meeting. Luncheon Party for Visiting Golfers. At the golf house at the Balmacewen Links to-day, members of the British team were the guests of the committee of the Otago Ladies’ Golf Club at luncheon. The room was very prettily decorated for the occasion with spring flowers, while dainty posies of kowhai and boronia were provided for each of the guests. Those present ’were Mesdames P. Hodson, Walter Greenlees, J. B. Walker, Misses Phyllis Wade, Jessie Anderson, and Pam Parton (members of the team), Lady Sargood, Mesdames C. W. Rattray, J. A. Cook, Ivo Carr, H. Hodgshun, H. W. Bundle, *J. Jack, R. Caffin, D. H, Cameron, and the Misses Theomin, Edith Hart, D. M‘Hutcheson, and Joyce Haggitt.