WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 22457, 30 September 1936, Page 15

WOMAN’S WORLD

by “D 1 A N A”

Concluding

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dunedin Repertory Society’s Social. The Repertory Society held another of its very enjoyable monthly social evenings bn Monday last in the Concert Chamber, which was filled to capacity with an enthusiastic audience. The decorations, which were composed entirely of spring flowers, were most effective, and gave the hall a very gay appearance. Mrs Richard Hudson (president of the society) came before the curtains to welcome members and their friends, and to announce that the next public production would be Clemence Dane’s ‘ Bill of Divorcement,’ to be presented in His Majesty’s Theatre from November 11 to 14 . She took the opportunity of congratulating Mr Russell-Wood on the very excellent presentation of 4 Paolo and Francesca,’ which she had at the PI ay box, the audience endorsing her words by acclamation. She also referred to the coming arts ball, which is to take place on October 8, sponsored by the Repertory Society. The decorations and lighting for the ball are to be on a lavish scale, and the ballets, under the direction of Miss Barbara Williams, will t»e something quite different .from a spectacular point of view. The music is to be the best that Dunediii can provide. In answer to many inquiries, she stated that the gallery would be open to spectators. The programme for the evening consisted of four one-act plays, bringing forward 28 players, of whom nine were quite new to stage work. The first play,

4 My Kingdom for a —,’ was produced by Miss Anita Winkel, the parts I 'Hg taken by Misses Myra Lord, Olga Manning, Norma Brown, Geraldine Hamer, Doris Turnbull, Jean Lister, Clare Mirams, Cathie Pilling, Vera Hamilton, and Mr Boland Watson as the announcer. The play was an interesting one, and several performers made their first appearance. The second play, 4 Do it Now,’ was produced by Miss Shiela Neilson, and provided some amusing situations. In this the parts were played by Mrs A. A. Fairbairn, Mrs Donaldson, Misses Ethel and Nancy Taylor, Stella Fitchett, and Messrs Andrew Mundy, Maurice Chrystall, George Fenwick, Ken Donaldson, and Reg. Piper. Mr Aubrey Stephens, the producer of the third play, ‘ In the Shadow of the Glen,’ by the Irish playwright, John M. Synge, is to be congratulated on his choice of play and on its excellent pro duction. It is very delightful to have a play of such literary merit presented in such an able manner. The cast was well chosen, the honours perhaps going to Mrs O’Sullivan, whoso soft Irish voice was well suited to the part of Norah Burke. Mr Frank Lanyon played the part of Daniel Burke in a convincing manner, while the Michael Dara of Mr D. Finlayson and the tramp of Dr G. E. Moloney were. both good studies. The stage properties were carefully chosen, and the inside of an Irish cabin well suggested; The programme was concluded with ‘ The Lovely Miracle,’ under the direction of Miss Winkel. The parts in this play were taken by Mrs O’Sullivan, Miss Elsie MTeak, Miss Joyce Messent, and Mr Jack Johnson. The play was full of humour, and the audience was quick to show its appreciation of a‘thoroughly artistic performance. Supper was served, and an hour’s, dancing concluded the evening.

Australian Society. The fifth monthly social evening of the Australian Society of Otago was hold last Saturday eventing in the Astor Cafe. The president (Mr H. M. Mackay) welcomed the very large gathering, and members spent a bright and enjoyable evening in dancing and novel competitions, with musical .items interspersed. Miss Gaynor Paapo and Mr Stan Mackay rendered vocal solos, and Master Gordon M‘Kay yodelled to the delight of the party. Mrs Alfred Walmsley was the accompaniste, and Mrs E. Clayton supplied the music for dancing. Messrs Beal and M'Kay acted as M.C.s, and among those present were;—Mr and Mrs H. Mackay, Mr and Mrs A. Glue, Mr and Mrs C. Clayton, Mr and Mrs R. Sewell, Mr and Mrs F. G. Paape, Mr and Mrs Frank Paape, Mr and Mrs J. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs H. A. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs Frank Dawson, Mr and Mrs F W. Andrews, Mr and Mrs- W. M. Beal, Mr and Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs L. Huggins, Mr and Mrs J. Stoddart, Mr and Mrs J. A. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Horne, Mr and Mrs Higgs, Mr and Mrs Parker, Signor and Signora Stella, Mesdames H. A. Newall, M. W. Shiol, A. Walmsley, Mackay, C. A. Thompson, Morrison, R. Paterson, N. E. Jewell, Misses Gaynor Paape, B. -Harlocfc, B. Snowball, A. Winkle, Pike, N. Bayley, N. Thompson, Ngaire Glue, Messrs J. H. Thompson, Stan Mackay, D. J. Mackay, R. Sainshiiry, J. Stan•dish, J. M'Garrigal, Hastings, De Tourettos, W. D. Young, J. Temple, B. Finlayson. and Master Gordon M'Kay.

Daffodil Day. The Plunket Society is arranging for Daffodil Day. The proceeds are for the Dunedin branch, which is very widespread, reaching to Middlemarch. The expenses of this branch are £4,900 per

annum, and of this the Government generously gives one-third. Only one appeal is made annually, and it is hoped I that this will be a great success as in the past. Last year, from the stalls : and sale of badges, £360 7s 6d was ; raised. Lady Sidey and Mrs Sandfbrd l Cox collected privately and brought the | amount to £4BB 7s 6d. The society | wishes it known that its services are i given freely to every baby and mother I needing them, but it hopes that those I who are able will donate something, or I will perhaps become members, paying 5s ! annually. Any gift of flowers, cakes, | eggs, or vegetables will bo very accepti able to any stall-holder. Daffodils are ! being sent from Lawrence and from Sir Heaton Rhodes. The 6,000 badges are again the gift of Messrs Coulf, Somerville, Wilkie, and will be sold for Is each, and the Toe H boys have promised to erect the stalls. The work of the society is growing, as shown in the fact that 15,783 visits were paid by nurses to homes during the past year. A very special appeal is being made this year, when it is hoped that every citizen will help. The stall-holders are as follow: Exchange.—Miss N. Reed, Mesdames T. Brown, S. Solomon. Clapperton, and N. Speight, Bank of New Zealand.—Mesdames J. M. Gallaway, G. R. Ritchie, A, Barnett, Myers, and Miss Downie Stewart. A-M.P. Buildings.—Mesdames A. Begg, W. Wilson, Taverner, Paris, and K. Ross. City Hotel Corner.—Mesdames Cleghorn, D. Reed, Watson, and Cunningham. H.B. Corner.—Mesdames Cairney, A. ll._ Allen, J. M. Paterson, Pratt, J. Williams, Lady Allen, and Mrs L. Allen. Moray Place Post Office.—Mesdames Sandford Cox, Mandeno, Dawson, and Gillan. Badminton Club Tournament, To mark the closing of the courts for the season the Dunedin Badminton Club held a tournament, efficiently controlled by M iss B. Paine and Mr Steven Dawson, in Fuller Hall on Saturday even-

ing. The final was a hard contested game,, owing to a heavy handicap. Ihe winners were Miss B. Dawson and Mr J. Dunlop, who played Miss G. Gallaway and Mr G. R. Dickinson. The president (Mr F. E. Clapperton), after presenting the prizes, congratulated the A team on winning the Bolwell Shield for the second time, and also congratulated Miss Mavis Kerr on her excellent performance at New Plymouth. Those taking part in the tournament were: The president and Mrs Clapperton, Mr and Mrs G. R. Dickinson, Mr and Mrs Charlton Edgar, Mr and Mrs J. R. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs N. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs L. Longbottom, Mrs S. P. Cameron, Mrs H. Speight, Misses M. Brewer, M. Buchanan, D. Chrystnll, M.. Crow, B. Dawson, M. and B. Don nelly, M. Elliott, R. Frapwell, G. Gallaway, E. Cutts, J. Hay, L. Henderson, M. Kerr, B. Paine, J. Priest, I. Reid, I. Seelyo, l and P. Stuart, and Messrs F. S. Arthur, L. E. Barrett, S. Dawson, J. Dunlop, L. Goldsmith, L. Fisher, H. Henderson, R. 0. Johnson, H. D. Kerr, F. Kerr, F. F. Leckie., J. N. and L. E. Macassey, J. Manson, M. W. Reeves, W. H. Shepherd, C. Stevens, and W. H. B. Stathajn. Ranfuriy Shield Dance. An enjoyable dance was held in the Concert Chamber on Saturday evening, when members of the West Coast and Otago Rugby football teams were the guests of the management. Several enjoyable songs were rendered by Mr J. M'Farlane. The lucky spot dance was won by Miss Aitken and Mr D. Manson. Among those present were the following:—Mesdames L, Smith, jubilee blue figured silk; Turner (Greymouth), flame floral silk georgette; John Cummings, blue velvet with white fur; and J. lord (Greymouth), black panne velret. Misses Gladys Brutcher, J. M'Lachlan, E. Cnmberbeach, W. M'Cracken, Nora Macdonald, Adele M'Gregor, D. M’Gregor, Ethel Robert, O. Alston, Verrel Long. E. C. Main, A. Hoad, T, MTherson, Tui Heasley, Nancy Hensley, Olivo Davidson, Jopson, C. O. Main, V. Hudford, May Murphy, Una Taylor, Hilda Doudle, Doreen Doudle, A. Chapmgn, Eunice Johnston,, A. Lindsay, H. Rowley, L. Hargreaves, H. Monaghan, 0. Thomson, 6. Dryden, V. Richmond, W. Hewitt, L. Barr. R. Jackson, L. Casey, H. Gray, A. Rodgers, V. Inder, G. Grant, H. M‘Kay, I. Stokes, J. Donaldson, H. Barr, B. Heeneu, A. Millar, V. Wilson, L. Brown, V. M'Namara, M. Larkins, A. Alexander, G. Weir, A. Sharp, E. Reid, H. Lindsay, V. White, W. Scott, A. Inder, L. Woods, L. Humphrey, T. Allan, R. Munro, A. Sharp, H. Barker, C. Kain, V. M‘Kellar, H. Bolting, B. Dickinson, L. Hunt, H. Kennedy, 0. Cameron, C. Harper, M. Leckie, H. Stokes, 0. Martin, W. Jones, R. Matheson, J. Scott, N. Walmsley, V. Wilson, A. Briggs, I. Bell, B. Field, R. Allan, M. Ryan, V. Rodgers, E. Smith, Tessy Brown, 13. Campbell, B. Richmond, M, Stevenson, A. Carson, R. Mitchell, R. Muir, E. Hewitt, N, White, R. Taylor, M. Jacob, I. Young, N. Williamson, P. Laing, N. Donaldson, I. Jackson, H. Giles, O. Watson, Molly Reid, A. Tait, R. Kearney, I. Williamson, R. Redding, H. Smith, Reno Marshall, R. Armstrong, J. White, B. Kean, and Mary Doalw.