SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22454, 26 September 1936, Page 24

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 be brief.

Dr Siedeberg M'Kimion has returned from a visit to Woodbury. Mrs W. Meniove returned yesterday to her home in Queenstown. Miss Joan Denny;, who has been the guest of Miss Bowie, of “ Garthmyl,” Middlemarch. has returned to Dunedin. Miss Audrey Holdgate, of Timaru, arrived in Dunedin on Thursday to fulfil several singing engagements. Miss Margaret Burnett, Halfway Bay, Queenstown, is the guest of Mrs F. G. Duncan, Tolcarne Avenue. Mrs J. G. Butler, Mornington, has returned from a visit to the North Island. Miss M. Emanuel, who is visiting Whangarei is the guest of her sister, Mrs D. J. Goodwin. The evening arranged by the Playreading Circle of the Otago Women’s Club for Tuesday, September 29, when ‘ Storm in a Teacup ’ was to have been presented, has been postponed indefinitely. Mr and Mrs Carter and Miss Nancy Carter will shortly arrive in Christchurch on a visit from England. Miss Carter spent several months in New Zealand a few years ago, when she was the guest of her sister, Mrs R. J. Richards, Christ’s College. During her stay in Dunedin Miss Eileen Joyce, the brilliant young pianist who is now completing her engagement with the New Zealand Broadcasting Board, was the guest of Mr and Mrs W. G. Young, Spottiswoode street. Anderson’s Bay. Miss Elizabeth Elworthy, who has been for a visit to Great Britain, returned by the Remuera. Mrs Herbert Elworthy, who has been staying in Hawke’s Bay, will meet her daughter and return with her to “ Craigmore,” Timaru. to-day. Mr and Mrs C. J. L.- White were hosts on Tuesday evening at a merry supper party at their residence, St. Martins, Queen street, in connection with the visit to Dunedin of the various Orphans’ Club presidents. The evening was memorable by reason of the great talent of the visitors. Amongst those present were Colonel A. E. Loach, of Christchurch, Mr A. Todd, of Ashburton, Mr and Mrs D. Maider, Mr Harry Marsden, and Mrs Christensen.

Dr Helen Deem, who has been staying with her parents, Professor and Mrs Easterfield, Nelson, has gone to Hamilton, where she will make her home. Dr Deem is taking up the position of health officer for the Waikato district, and as such will be specially concerned with the health of Maori women and children. Daffodil Day, for the benefit of the Plunket Society, will be held on Friday, October 2. It is the one day of the year when an appeal is made to every citizen to help this voluntary society. Gifts of flowers, fruit, vegetables,, cakes, and eggs will be very gratefully received by any stallholder. It is especially hoped that all mothers who have received benefit will show their appreciation on that day, as they have done in the past. Badges, given by Conlls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd., will be on sale from 7.30 a.m. until 6 p.m., when it is hoped that 6,000 will be sold. The September meeting of the Kindergarten Graduates’ Association was held in the Broadway Cafe on Tuesday last. Miss M. B. Scott presided over a good attendance of members. After the minutes had been read and confirmed, Miss Scott spoke a few words and welcomed Miss Pairman back after her trip to Sydney. She also spoke of the success of the recent jumble sale, but appealed for more helpers next time. A short programme, arranged by Misses G. Stewart and Petrie, was then presented. The items were as follow:—Piano solo, ‘ Hark, Hark, the Lark,’ played by Miss Audrey APCaul; song by Miss Nancie Desmoulins; and a reading from A. P. Herbert by Miss Hancock. Twb amusing competitions were held, and these were won by Miss APCaul and Miss Marian Fairbairn. The Logan Park Croquet Club held a most successful and enjoyable social evening in the Wilson Hall. For those who did not dance arrangements for cards were made and trump whist was played. It was very pleasing to see so many friends and visitors from sister clubs, and also from bowling clubs. During the evening Mr J. Dotting rendered two songs, these being much, enjoyed by all present. The Monte Carlo prizes were won by Mr and Airs Burk, and the winners of the trump whist, prizes were Mrs Briggs and Airs Burk. Mr Campbell kindly acted as M.C. and Mr Cornish as door keeper. The club extends a hearty vote of thanks to all those who helped to make the function so successful. On Thursday, in the lounge of the Otago Women’s Club, a very delightful morning tea party was given by the Council of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association, in honour of Mrs Garth Gallaway, who leaves on Wednesday next with her daughter, Miss Judith Gallaway, on a two months’ visit to Australia. After tea had been served the president, Mrs 11. A. Ewing, presented Airs Gallaway with a charming posy of flowers, and wished her bon voyage from her fellow members of the council. Those present were Lady Hutchison, Mesdames R. A. Ewing, Gallaway, J. A. Hanan, D. Phillips, E. I. Halsted, Richard Hudson, R. S. Black, J. Mollisou, E. Al, Theomin, J. R. Glendining, G. Batham, R. W. Brickell, J. G. Dykes, J. A. Jenkins, E. J. Smith, and Miss Calder. The ninth annual meeting of the provincial committee of the League of Mothers was held on Thursday morning in the Y.M.C.A. Assembly Hall. Mrs John Reid presided and there was a representative attendance of branches and the Mothers’ Union. The year’s work has been highly satisfactory and the aims and objects of the league were well maintained. The annual report and balance sheet show an increase all round, and the addresses at branch meetings have been of a very high standard. The circulation of the league’s magazine has increased, mem-, bers fully appreciating the stimulus gained from this. The following officebearers were elected ;—President, Mrs John Reid; vice-presidents—Mesdames Sinclair. North, Alerrington, Falconer, W. A. Ross, Aslin, and S. Al. Park; hon. secretary, Airs T. Al‘Gregor; treasurer, Airs G. H. Seddon; magazine secretary and treasurer, Airs Alagnus Johnson; magazine reporter for Otago, Mrs W. L. Dodd; representative to Al others’ Union, Airs Snell, representative from Alpthers’ Union, Airs Worthington ; representative to National Council of Women, Airs Aslin. The Literary Circle of the Otago Women’s Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening. Airs R. D. Nimmo was in the chair. The election of office-bearers for the coming year resulted as follows;—Chairwoman, Airs R. D. Nimmo; vice-chairwoman, Miss E. L. Service; honorary secretary and treasurer, Aliss A. Al'Dougall; committee—Mesdames S- M Park, R. T. Little, and A. A. Fairbairn, and Misses Holland, Logie, and Duthie- The rest of the evening was in the hands of Airs W. J. Williams, who gave a thoughtful and interesting address on ‘ The Philosophy of Arnold Bennett.’ Extracts were read by Airs V. E. Galway, Airs Hervoy. Miss Logie, and Mrs Williams herself, illustrating Bennett’s philosophy in regard to life, literary taste, the meaning of frocks, and smooth living, and included a description of the preface to the ‘Old Wives' Tale.’ The whole was much appreciated by those present. Mrs Nimmo proposed a heartv vote of thanks to Airs Williams at the close of the evening, this being carried by acclamation. By the unanimous vote of members of the Alagneto Chib, Alt Hilary Ryan, the producer at their last social, scored the triumph of the season with his presentation of Phoebe Al. Ree’s historical drama, ‘ Sanctuary.’ Air Ryan created an atmosphere for the play with a delightful prelude, ‘ Ave Maria,’ sung by Aliss Gladys APTigue, with MissAloira O’ETalloran’s piano accompaniment and obbligato by Miss Kay Sligo. Contrary to custom at socials, the play was'acted with costumes belonging to the French revolutionary period. The scene showed the interior of a room in an old chateau sheltering a band of refugee religious, dispersed by reason of the turbulent times. The gentle, low-voiced nuns were introduced conferring on the tragedy which had just been averted. The skilful selection of the cast deserves special commendation as they appeared —Sister Ann played by Aliss Elma Jenkins, Sister Francoise by Aliss Violet Alee, Alother Alarie by Aliss Ann APAlevey, Alademoiselle de Cise by Aliss Gladys APTigue, and her youthful protege, Alarguerite, by Aliss Katbeen Nees. The Citoyenne Kerne was played by Aliss Doris Nees, and Widow Pomso by Aliss Paumea Elston, completed the cast.

The following are among the Timaru ladies who came to Dunedin to take part in the programme of music given by members of the South Canterbury Women’s Club at the Otago Women’s Club last evening:—Madam Cara Tait, who was the guest of Mrs S. M. Sparrow, Mornington; Mrs H. Holdgate, the guest of Mrs L. E. Penrose, London street; Miss Audrey Holdgate. the guest of Mrs Aubrey Stephens, Hawthorne Avenue; Miss Betty Holdgate, the "■nest of Mrs Gerald Lane, York Place; Mrs N. D. Ma ngos, Miss Bernadette Mangos, and Mrs Hall, the <niests of Mrs Richard Hudson, Royal Terrace; Mrs Edmund Bowler and Miss Marjory Bowler, the guests of Mrs R. Merrett Wilkinson, Maori Hill; Miss Olliver, the guest of Mrs L-.- Beaumont, St. Clair; Mrs P. W. Rule and Miss Hazel Rule, the guests of Mrs H. B. Naylor, Claremont street; Mrs Bannermaii, the guest of Mrs W. Hudson, Littlehourne. Oriental Sale.

The first day of October is not too early to think' of Christmas gifts, and this year the Oriental Sale is making a special feature of appropriate articles at moderate prices. Besides the usual display of embroidered bed and table linen, and moderately priced, but beautifully worked silk under-garments, you will find novelties in the shape of tapestries, ivories, "brocades, tea tables, brasses, etc. All brasses will be sold at halfprice. There are some wonderful pieces oi old Cloisonne, indisputably antiques, which have come down from the period of the Ming Dynasty. • The sale is to be held on Thursday, October 1, in the Knox Church Sunday School buildings. Sales will begin at 11 a.m,, but the official opening by the Rev. H. H. Barton, ALA., Moderator of the Assembly, will take place at 2.30 p.m. St. Paul’s Cathedral Flower Show. Tho annual show, which is an event eagerly looked forward to by flower lovers, will take place on Thursday next, October. 1, in St. Paul’s Hall Stuart street. Judging by previous years, a wealth of lovely spring blooms and charming floral decorative work may be expected. A strong committee, consisting of Lady Sargood, Mesdames A. H. Allen, J. W. Black, H. W. Bundle, G. R. Cheeseman, G. Fitzgerald, G. C. Cruickshank, J. P. M'Gowan, C. O. M'Kellar, K. S. Ramsay, Misses Callaway, Falconer, and 'Johnstone, Messrs P. Yallance and S. Macpherson, with Mrs Bundle as secretary .and Miss Ethel Jackson as treasurer, has arrangements well in hand, and afternoon tea served among the flowers will be an added attraction. University Club Dance. The University Club held a very enjoyable dance in the club rooms on Saturday last. The- guests, who were received’ by the president, Dr V. E. Galway, and Mrs Galway, included Dr and Mrs F. J. Turner, Sir and Mrs R. H. Fraser, Mr and Mrs A. H. Templeton, Dr and Sirs Focken, Mr and Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Sir and Mrs G. W. Bell, Mr and Mrs J. P. M’Namara, Mr and Mrs A.. I. W. Wood, Mr and Mrs F. B. Adams, Sir and Sirs Colin Nicdlson, Mr and Sirs H. H. Sykes, Mr and Sirs P. O. Smellie, Mr and Mrs Warrington Taylor, Mr and Sirs W. TSmellie, Mr and Sirs K. Miller, Sir and Mrs Melville. Dr and Sirs Tait, Sir and Sirs Phillips, Sir and Sirs A. J. Gillman, Sir and Sirs C. J. Wood, Sir and Sirs Lilly, pisses A, Priest, N. Thomson, D. Starr, G. - Frye, C. Howard, King. E. Richards, L. M’George, SI. Juriss, V. Finlayson, and P. Grav, Slessrs T. O. Gilbert, L. SI. SattertWaite, A. R. Johnson, R. H. Jacobs, W R. Hanning, H. O. AUFarJane, R. H. C. Galbraith, J. Webb, V. B. AUGeorgc, W, .1. AlTnnes, J. B, Thomson, G. W. SlacAvoy, B. SlacAvoy, and H. W. Tyrrell. Auckland Club. The Auckland Club’s sixth social, held at the Strand Salon, was marked by joyous friendship, reflecting tho club’s inner spirit of mutual goodwill. As a Social centre its attraction is constantly expressed in the regular attendance of members, and this occasion drew more than the usual number of guests. Visiting friends were hospitably welcomed by the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs J. M. Patrick. An entertaining programme of competitions, gtunes, and dances was directed by Air J. Letcher. An amusing song cycle of verses written to various club members was sung. A contest of riddles relating to Dunedin’s main features was answered with alacrity, Mr Patrick being the ultimate winner. The lucky spot dance was won by Mrs Roberts and Mr Abernethy, and the Monte Carlo by Mrs Hawes .and Mr Rout. Appreciative items were contributed, •by All’ Ray Wentworth, who sang ‘ Roadways ’ (Hermann Lohr) and ‘ Youth ’ (Allitsen), and Mr Val Drew, who gave humorous recitations, The supper interval was characterised by humour and eloquence in the congratulatory speeches of the president (Air H H. Osborne). His first announcement concerned the presence of two foundation members of the club, Air and Mis AUOormack, to whom a christening cup was presented by Mrs Osborne for their daughter, Judith Ann, the club’s “ first baby.” Air Al’Cormack responded, assuring his fellow members that the gift and the expressions accompanying it would always remain cherished memories to Airs AUCormack and himself. Returned from her triumphs in the recent Australian Eistedfodd, Mrs Stuart Falconer was also tho recipient of the president’s congratulations. “ The club,” he said, “ rejoiced in tho spirit she had shown in a hi her successes.” A vote of thanks to the host and hostess was responded to by Air Patrick in a delightfully humorous speech. Tho evening concluded with a round of hearty applause for the M.C.. Air Letcher, and the singing of 1 Auld Lang Syne.’ Those present included: —Alessrs and Alesdames J. Al. Patrick, H. H. Osborne, B. C. Abernethy, J. Letcher, C. C. Robertson, Roberts, H. H. Powell, D. Ashworth, F. AL Warren, G. Thompson, J. Thompson, E, Griffin, H. Chapman, J. Sinton, E. R. Rout. J. D. Robb, Stuart Falconer, Cnbitt, Taylor, C. T. Harrison, E. Patterson. W. D. Sinclair, E. T. AUCormack, Alesdames Lennox and I. A. Hawes, Alisses Al. Lord, Nora Rout. ’Marjorie Gumming, Rita Phillips, Alessrs K. J. Wyness, Alitchell, G. R. Wentworth. D. R. Dennis, A. E. Turton, Val. Drew, and Foster Alitchell.

To celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Alyra Valerie, Air and Airs P. Hewitson, of Sawyers Bay, gave an enjoyabe evening at their home on Friday last. Among those present were Mr and Airs J. Newsome, Airs R. Alillar, Mr Robertson, Alisses Harkness, Chisholm, Kettle, Cochrane, Coleman (Port Chalmers), Muir, Grimmin (Dunedin), Newsome, Ponder, and Denver (Dunedin), Al. and E. Hewitson, Alessrs Poison, Fraser, Harkness, Stewart, Wallis, Kennedy, Aluir, Cochrane, Kitto, and Al’Hara (Dunedin).