SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22448, 19 September 1936, Page 24

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents pleas* nets that items intended for Wednesday’s * Star ’ must bs 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 be brief.

Mrs W. Grant, of Gisborne, left on Thursday en route to her home.

Mr and Mrs Opie, of Alexandra, are staying at the Excelsior Hotel. Mrs John Stronach, Tim am, is visiting Dunedin. Miss Fenwick is at present staying at Beverley House, Tiinaru. Miss Audrey Meek is the guest of Miss Leila Rice, Wyndham.

Mrs Hjorring is spending a few weeks in Dunedin, and has taken a flat in Cumberland street.

Mr and Mrs F. M. Oldham left London on Thursday, and will reach Dunedin early in October.

Miss Eleanor Rose has _ left Christchurch to take up a position oil the staff of the Napier Hospital.

Mr G. L. Burden, Mount Burke, Pembroke, is the guest of Mr and Mrs John Edmond, Manor place. Mrs F. M. Riley is visiting Timaru, and is the guest of Mi's G. H. Cossins, Craighead street.

Mrs C. N. Burden, of Parkhurst, Woodbury, is the guest of Mrs G. E. Thompson, St. David street.

Mrs Douglas Nelson, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Mrs John Moloney, Cargill street.

Mrs J. Jackson Purdie will leave early next year on a visit to Great Britain and the Continent.

Mrs Thomas Brown, Broomlands, returned on Thursday after spending tho winter months in Auckland and the Bay of Islands.

Mrs Marshall Poindexter, of New York, is at present the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs H. O. Carter, Belleknowes. ‘

Miss Mona Butcher, who has been the guest of Mrs Aubrey Stevens, returned to her home in Central Otago to-day.

Following the Otago University Dramatic Society’s presentation of ‘ Tho Importance of Being Earnest * last evening, a supper party was held in the common room, at which Mrs A. C. Stevens was chaperon.

The engagement is announced and the wedding will shortly take place of Valarie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Lafranchi, Cardrona, and Peter, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Fox, Monaghan, Ireland.

At a function held v at St. Dominic’s College last Sunday afternoon Bishop Whyte, on behalf of the St. Dominic’s Ex-pupils’ Association, presented Mrs R. Boswell with a framed etching of the college in recognition of her services during her three terms of office as president of the association.

The fortnightly meeting of the Wakari branch of the Home Economics Association was held on September 16 at the home of Mrs Dagg. A pleasant evening was spent in the exchange of recipes. Mrs Dagg was thanked for the use of her home. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs Willis and Mrs Tweedia.

Mrs Bohvell, sen., accompanied by her son, Eric, left by the express on Thursday for Wellington to attend the wedding of her daughter, Margaret, to Philip, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. Hawksworth, Masterton.

Tho September meeting of the Green Island branch of the Women’s Institute was held in tho Masonic Refectory on Tuesday evening. Mrs Wilkie, president, occupied the chair, and gave a report on the Dominion conference. Miss Haworth, furniture specialist, gave an interesting talk on the art of furnishing, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks by Miss Al'Lean. In the thrift competition, Mrs Callander gained first place, while the eiderdown was won by Miss Mary Kirkland. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Smart, Shepard, Gough, Wellman, and Cairney.

Mrs H. L. Paterson presided over the monthly meeting of the Roslyn branch of the League of Alothers, which was held in tho Roslyn Presbyterian Church Hall on Tuesday last. The attendance was good. Miss Begg, who has been working among the Alaoris in Opotiki, gave a very interesting address in- ‘ Life Among the Maoris.’ Specimens of their work were handed round, and much admired. Mrs Carson sang delightfully two old songs. The thought for tho afternoon, “ so many Gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind, when just the art of being kind is all this sad world needs,” was brought by Mrs Maskew. The meeMng closed with the singing of the Doxmogy, and afternoon tea was served, -if ter a hearty vote of thanks was recorded byMrs Laycock.

The September meeting of the Alussel burgh branch of tho League of Alothers was held on Tuesday evening, when Airs Abernethy presided over a good attendance of members. After several business matters had been dealt with, the president opened the “ members’ demonstration night ” by showing how to make cosy slippers out of old felt bats, tablecloths out of oatmeal bags, and, by the use of paper patterns, how to make a child’s useful summer hat. Several other members demonstrated and exhibited work, among these being: Atesdamea Nelson (moccasins), Fairhurst (wool rugs), Alills (cako trays), Fiekhvick (handkerchief and lavender sachets), and Snell (sugar bag articles and a humpty). Paper patterns of some of these useful articles were eagerly sought after by members, on whose behalf Mrs Duff proposed a vote of thanks to those who had demonstrated. The serving of a dainty supper brought a helpful and homely meeting to a close. Beautiful spring flowers were brought by members for despatch to the Hospital.

On Tuesday evening a very jolly evening was spent at the Strand Salon, when the officers of the local Boy Scouts’ Association, accompanied by their friends, held a social. Dancing and games made the time pass all too quickly, and the attendance of 60 odd augurs well for future functions of this nature. Those present included Commissioner and Mrs Wing, D.S.M.s M‘Tndoe and Black, D.C.AI.s Livingstone and Williams, Metro. Sec. Ashman, “ Grey Wolf,” Mr and Mrs Culbert, Mrs Sherrif, the Misses H. Mains, J. Lister, V. White, M. Duffy, A. Thomas, Wilson, Weddel (2), H. Andrews, Whittington, Setwart, Lumb, Williamson, R. Carmen, J., Wilson, T. Hunter, W. Livingstone, E. Sutherland, Ellis, Robertson, and Scott, Messrs W. L. S. Harbour, W Beauchamp, Henderson, E. Payton, R. Lomas, F. Miles, Nicholson, Hill, M’Cusker, A. Murie, A. M'Callum. E. A. Pinder, M. Macassey, Hunter, Weddel, R. Watt, F. M'Laren, Newman, Keen, Rodgers, Gordon, Brownley, M‘Leod, Thomson, White, I. W. Thomson, Nicholson, Mitchell, and Anderson. Music was supplied by Miss A. Thomas and Messrs Newman and Culbert, while Mr Culbert made a very able M.C.

On September 15, at Brown’s Cafe, Mrs M. Bramwell was hostess at a coraing-of-age party, given in honour oif her eldest daughter, Irene. Mrs Bramwell wore for the occasion a frock of black crepe de chine and lace with a spray of freesias, and her daughter a. frock of white silk with pleated tulle and silver, trimmings. Air Jsvan Lewis made a very-capable M.C. The guests present were; Mesdames W. H. Bramwell, blue cellophane cloth; H. H Burrow, navy blue cloque; H Burrow, black panne velvet and gold lame; Misses L. Bramwell, cream crepe de chine and face; M. Small, smoky blue georgette; L - Rowe, powder blue satin; I. Lewis pink and silver organdie; M. Glasson. violet satin; G, Stewart, scarlet niataJlasse; O. Watson, red and gold metal cloth; L. Brownlie, blue and silver lame; F. Quaif, red velvet; M. Dow, apricot satin; Messrs W. H. Bramwell. H Burrow, G. R. Burrow, S. H. Burrow, L. E. Burrow, E. H. Betting. E. L. Dotting,'B. Gain, J. Glossop, L. Turner, R. Stevens, M Gillique, and D. Vincent.

Tlie Ravensboume branch of the Mothers’ Union entertained the League of Mothers on Wednesday afternoon, when there was an attendance of over 70 ladies. The hall was tastefully decorated with spring flowers, and evoked admiring comments. Mrs A G. Thomson presided, and gave a cordial welcome to the visitors, pointing out the bond that existed between the two societies in striving for the same high ideals This created a spirit of goodfellowship —a spirit it was good to foster. The speaker for the afternoon was Sister Jessie, who gave an eloquent address on Maori life and customs, and received an attentive and appreciative hearing. Mrs Westwood proposed a hearty' vote of thanks, which was ; carried by acclamation. An enjoyable musical orogramme was then presented as follows:—Mothers’ Union Choir" 'Water Lilies ’ and 1 Hush Thee. My Baby ’ ; Mrs Robson, ' Mighty Like a Bose ’ and ‘ Dawn Skies 1 : Mr- W. H. Jackson. pianoforte solo: Mrs Ikiu, ‘God’s Garden ’ and ‘ Butterfly Wings.’ Afternoon tea was served, and Mrs Thornieroft. in the unavoidable absence of Mrs Cairney. returned thanks on behalf of the members of the League of Mothers, and said they bad enjoyed every minute of the afternoon. At the annual meeting of the Mothers’ Union, held recently, the following officials were appointed:—Airs A. G Thomson, enrolling ‘ member (re-elected') ; Mrs Westwood, secretary (re-elected) ; Mcs dames Alex. Portmnn and Haweridge. vice-presidents (re-elected) ; Mesdames AVill.s and Kellet. tea hostesses; Airs W. IT. Jackson, accompanist": Mrs J. French, choir pianiste; Airs A. G. Thomson, conductor.

The naval ball to be conducted in the Town Hall by the Otago Division, R.N.V.R.j on ' September 25 promises to maintain the high standard set in the past. A novelty event for Dunedin will be ‘ Crossing the Line,’ in which King Neptune and his court will take part, while the pupils of Aliss Connie Potts will give a ballet.

There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Alaori Hill branch of the League of Alothers held on Thursday, Airs R. L. Fairmaid presiding. Airs J. Brown gave two recitations, and a part song was rendered by the choir. Mr J. Fleming gave an instructive talk on the subject of good speech, illustrating his address with gramophone records. Mrs H. V. Jerred proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Fleming, which was heartily carried by all present.

Miss Dora Lindsay, the Scottish comedienne, who was the guest of Mrs R. Gordon, Kirkcaldy street, during her two weeks’ stay in Dunedin, will leave AVellington for Sydney by the Maunganui on Tuesday. Some of the hostesses who entertained Miss Lindsay and made her stay here a very enjoyable one, were Airs S. Caldwell, Oxford street; Airs M. Wilson, Kirkcaldy street; Airs R. C. Love, St. Clair; Mrs Calder, Tennyson street; and Airs Harrison, Surrey street. On Saturday, Mrs F. Eberhai-dt gave an afternoon tea party at her home in Albert street, in honour of the coming of age of her daughter Joy. An important item of the programme was the cutting of the unusual cream-and-gold cake, decorated with the conventional key and surrounded by 21 golden candles. Those present were ;—Airs S. Cook, Misses Roma Lanhnm, V. Miles, Joan and Beryl Corke, Frances Emslie, Ola Keith, Zoe Alayer, Phyllis and Vera White, Joan Aleffau, Doris and Nance Eberhardt. St. Philomena’s College Ex-pupils Association. The annual meeting of the above association was held in the college on Monday evening last. Tho president (Airs P. Walsh) presided over a large attendance of members. The Rev. Father M‘Devitt was also present. The annual report and statement of receipts and expenditure wore adopted by the meeting The election of executive resulted as follows:—Patron:, Rt. Rev. Dr Whyte; patroness. Rev. Alnther M. Ignatius; chaplain, Rt. Rev. Alonsignor Delaney; president, Mrs P. Walsh ; vice-presidents—Mrs E, A. Turnbull, Airs J. H. Burke (Brown’s), Mrs G. J. Thompson (Invercargill), and Airs L. A. Bleach (Banfurly) ; secretary and treasurer, Aliss ATargaret Tylee; auditor. Miss Rose Fitzpatrick; committee —Mesdames J. J. Kennedy, A. J. Dowling, J. A- Casey, Misses Eileen Tither, Marie M‘Mahon. Gerardine Toomey, Sylvia Daniel, Eileen Houston, and Anne Price. Parties for a Bride-to-be. This morning Airs J. R. Laidlaw and Airs G. R. Dickinson were hostesses at a tea party at the Savoy, given in honour of Miss Fan Peake, prior to her marriage next week. The long reflectory table was charmingly arranged with blue mats and flowers in blue and white (St. Hilda’s colours), while a festive note was added oy the showering of brightly tinted confetti over the decorations. This afternoon Mr and Mrs John Edmond gave a jolly 5 o’clock party at their home in Manor place in lionour of Miss Peake and Mr George Burden, who is at present their guest. Those present were Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley, Mr and Mrs Fraser Edmond, Mr and' Airs Leonard Black, Mr and Mrs J. R. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs G. R. Dickinson, Mr and Mrs Stewart Alacpherson, Air and Mrs Glynne Llo3'd, Mr and Mrs Hugh Speight, Dr and Mrs Norman Speight, Mrs R. Ryan, Mrs Alaunce Myers, Misses Gretta Adams, Isobel Reid, Barbara Williams, Joan and Mary Ritchie, Helen and Jean AbraTiam, Peggy Brewer, Min Peake (Cambridge), Alary Reeves, Joan Harper (Waimate), Violet Livingston, Dorothy Scoular, and Joy Barnett, Messrs Ken Cox, Alurray Sidey, W. Leckie, Peter Barr, Erlton Wilson, Percy Vallange, Stewart Armitage, D. and S. Reeves, Tony Ritchie, Tom Smith, David Wright, and Bert Reed.

Christchurch High School Old Boys’ Bail.

The members of the Dunedin branch of the Christchurch High School Old Boys’ Association held their annual ball on Tuesday evening last The Somerset Lounge was very tastefully decorated in cabaret fashion for the occasion, and the function was in every way an unqualified success. The president, Dr C. S. Murray, and Mrs Murray, the latter wearing "a frock of flowered chiffon, with cape, received the guests as they arrived. The Otago High School Old Boys’ Association was represented by Mr H. H. Walker, and Waitaki Hich School Old Boys’ Association by Mr Alan Francis. Others present were Mr and Mrs Clive Wood (black cellophane velvet), Mr and Mrs L. H. Beardsley (green deque), Dr and Mrs Strain (blue and silver lame), Dr and Mrs T. Fergus, Mr and Mrs H. Keith (gold satin period gown), Mr and Mrs W. Kindlev (cyclamen, with squirrel cape), Mr and Mrs A. I, W. Wood (black tulip and silver), Mr and Mrs F K Adams (black and gold lame), Mr and Mrs H. J. Grayson (black cloque, with Kenya red motif), Mr and Mrs b. Hince > Marina blue aiatalasse and silver), Mr and Mrs W. F. Alexander (blue lace). Mrs A. T. Francis (green velvet), and Misses-Stella Ward (white velvet), .1 Tait (blue satin and silver tame), ’ Eunice Steadman (shell pink satin and silver), Molly Kindle (blue velvet), Joyce Beadle (blue velvet), 0. Smith (daffodil ’.ace aver gold satin), Edna Chilcott (wine shot silk velvet), C. George (white taffeta, with gold pin spots), jj. George (black velvet), Freda Venn (fh>ral satin), Vera Venn (lemon crepe), H. Campbell (green metallic crepe). Sheila Roberts (Marina blue monsseline). M. Wallace (floral georgette). Tsobel M'Gregor (rose satnl, with diamante applique), Mercia Hardman (black figured spun silk and lemon flowers). Ruth Thompson (navy blue taffeta). D. Allan (floral silk ana act), G. Lambert (floral crepe de chine), R.. M’Pherson (gold satin), and Messrs E. A Lucas, K. A. Dixon, S. Lambert. P. Holland, Bert Barclay. L. J. Dunbar, E. Anderson, W. Turner, P. Trolove. D. Manning, P. G. M'Millnn, ,T. M'Gregor, R. Rpikworth, Brown, M’Cullough (2), J. B. Collier. Old and new dances were featured in the programme, and a very enjoyable evening concluded with { the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne.’

A Nonagenarian. Mrs Hely, widow of Captain Holy, of Grey street, Musscihurgn, will leave by the express to-morrow night en route to Nelson, where she will in future make her home with her niece, Mrs M'Donald. She will be missed by a large circle of friends, many of them her old pupils who attended the ladies’ seminary in Dowling street, where she reigned for so many years. Her groat popularity was shown by the large number of visitors who called on Captain and Mrs Hely two years ago, when they celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs Hely, whose ninety-seond birthday took place this month, is in good health and very good spirits, and is looking forward to her new life in Nelson. We wish her every success and happiness.