SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 22460, 3 October 1936, Page 26

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 tor insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest, Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief.

Mrs N. Manhire and Mrs E. Cropp left to-day on a visit to Christchurch.

Miss Mary Ritchie left yesterday for Timaru, also to attend the wedding.

Mr and Mrs J. Rogers, of Sydney are guests at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs B. Green, Blenheim, is the guest of Mrs L. M. Coxhead, Duncan street.

Miss Zoe Hudson left yesterday for Invercargill to be present at the Stuart-Jones wedding. Miss Dorothy Fleming, who is visiting Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs Eustace Russell.

Miss Dorothy Wright, Mount Alexander Station. Dansey’s Pass, is the guest of Mrs E. Boot, St. Clair.

Mr and Mrs John Farrell are visitors to Dunedin, and staying at the Oban Hotel.

Miss Ngaira Williams left on Thursday on a visit to Wellington and Auckland.

Mrs 1. W. Cowio left on Thursday by car for New Plymouth and Auckland.

Mrs Innes-Walker is spending a few days in Invercargill as the guest of her aunt, Mrs Cecil Tapley. Miss Ethel King and Miss Roua Nicolson left yesterday for Wellington, where Miss Nicolson will be the guest of Mrs J. F. Taylor, Kelburn. Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritchie and Miss Elizabeth Ritchie will leave on Monday for Timaru to be present at the Rit-chie-Orbell wedding.

Miss Gow came from Christchurch by plane on Tuesday to be present at the thirty-first anniversary of the opening of St. Helens Hospital.

Miss Lena M'Thersqn, who is to be an October bride, gave a delightful evening party at her home on Saturday last.

The engagement is announced of Hilda, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Scurr, of Dunedin, to P. O. (Bill) Rhillips, only son of the late J. 0. and of Mrs Phillips, of South Hampstead, London.

Mr and Mrs Holden Mirams left yesterday for Invercargill to be present at the marriage of Miss Eleanor Jones to Mr Ronald Stuart, which took place this afternoon at St. John’s Church.

Miss Iris Wilkinson (“ Rohin Hyde ”) the well-known New Zealand writer, arrived on Wednesday from Auckland for a long visit to Dunedin, and is at present the guest of Miss Macassey, George street.

The engagement is announced of Lloyd Elder, second son of Mrs and the late Mr R. Hunter, of Balclutha, and Mavis Addie, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr C. Baird, Ravensbourne.

Miss Rose Neil and Miss S. Stevenson were joint hostesses at a most enjoyable five-table bridge party, given at the Otago Women’s Club on Wednesday evening last.

Mrs A. C. M‘George has returned from a holiday visit to Rarotonga. She was accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs E. J. Moon, of Wellington, and their family.

The engagement is announced of Edith Joan, eldest daughter of Mr aud Mrs R. C. Stonyer, Temuka, and John Emslie, second son of Mr A. E. Reeves and the late Mrs Reeves, of Dunedin.

Mrs Russell Ritchie and Miss Joan Ritchie left to-day for Timaru to attend the wedding of Mr J. M. Ritchie to Miss Nan Orbell, which takes place on Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church.

Mr and Mrs G. T. Railton, Forbury road, St. Clair, are visiting their son, Mr Geo. Railton, of the Lands and Survey Department, Napier, who has been granted 12 months’ leave and sails from Wellington on October 27 with his wife for England and Ireland,

Miss M. 51. Reeves, of Roseueath, Sawyer’s Bay, has been appointed to the nursing staff of the Wellington Hospital, and leaves for the north on Monday next.

Mrs 0. Chilcott was hostess at a “ handkerchief ” evening at her home on Tuesday, in honour of Miss Nell Barth, who is to be au October bride. Those present included Mesdames Brydone, Arnott, Cornford, Caldwell, Chilcott, and Misses Nell Barth, M. M'Kinnon, Chilcott (2), Hardie (2), M. Armit, A. Simmons, M. O’Rieily, and Q. SaiusburyOn Tuesday evening the staff basketball team were the guests of Mr and Mrs D. H. Blackic at a theatre party and afterwards at the Savoy. During the evening Miss Alma Johnson presented the captain, Miss Helen Dyke, with a bouquet of spring flowers with streamers in the club colours. Miss Dyke suitably replied, and a successful season was brought to a close.

The literary circle of the St. Clair Women’s Club held its annual business meeting aud dosing social on Thursday evening at the residence of the leader, Mrs W. Prince. After the annual report and balance sheet had been presented and adopted the election of officers was proceeded with, Mrs W. Prince being re-elected leader and Mrs J. G. Mills secretary. All members present assisted in the entertainment that followed, and the enthusiasm displayed in the circle’s activities augurs well for its future.

The final meeting of the year of the Mornington branch of the Home Economics Association was held on MonJay in the Presbyterian Bible class room. Mrs Digby Smith presided over a good attendance of members. The evening was devoted to the making of lamp shades. Mrs Vanes gave an instructive demonstration of the art, in which members were keenly interested. A vote of thanks to the demonstrator was carried by acclamation.’ The serving of supper brought the meeting to a close.

Members of the Kaikorai branch of the Home Economies Association met at the home of the president, Mrs Knight, on Monday. Each member spoke for two minutes, and all gave thanks for the help and inspiration ganed from every meeting. The thought for the month is “ Lord, the while I labour, This 1 ask of you, Let me find my pleasure In the tasks I do. And that I may further Your all-seeing plan, Lord, I would he working For my fellow man.”

Last Saturday, Mr and Mrs Alick Millar were host and hostess at a jolly coming-of-age party, given in honour of their eldest daughter Ruth, at their home in Maitland street. Other guests included Mrs Walker, Mr and Mrs M'Quarrie, Miss Kayford (Oamaru), Mr Gordon Markham, Mr and Mrs G. Gearl, Miss Ledgerwood, and Miss Joyce Millar. After the cake, with its 21 candles, was cut, Mr Millar, in. a happy speech, presented his daughter with a golden key. Mr G. Markham replied on her behalf. Singing, competitions, and dancing made the evening ipass all too quickly. Songs were given by Mr and Mrs M'Quarrie, Mr and Mrs Millar, and duets by Misses Ruth and Joyce Millar, who were the accompanists of the evening, the dance music being supplied by bliss Joyce Millar, Mr G. Gearl, and Mr A. Millar. The popularity and loving esteem in which Miss Millar is held was shown by the very many beautiful presents, letters, and telegrams she received from England, Oamaru, and Dunedin.

A successful afternoon tea party was given by Mesdames M'Carten and Henajdian at the Bungalow Tea Rooms, St. Kilda. on Wednesday for the Princess Elizabeth. Vocal items were rendered by blisses Joyce Cardno, Joy Grey, and "Margaret Collins. The following ladies were present Mesdames Goughian, Bond, MaeKenzie, Columb, M'Mahon, Burke. Vallis, Mahoney, Robinson, Sligo, Garside, Marlow, Le Fevre, Carroll, Fraher, Grant, M‘Connell, Hungerford, Fenton, Howley, D. Ross, Dawson, Misses Hall, Walsh, Columb, Porter, Whelan, Kelleher (2), M'Bride, Boyle, St. George, Gray, Hanley, M‘Bride, Cheyne, Nelson, Tracey, Neave, Connolly. Hogan, Proudfoot, Cardno, Dunford, Corcoran, Grey, Whelan, Otto, Rodgerson, Kennedy, O’Connor, Quirk, Chetwin, Gallagher, Rea, Ferguson, Marchant, Wakelin, O’Neil, Armit, Cull.

Tickets for the Arts Ball, There has been such a keen demand for tickets for the arts hall, to be held on Thursday next in the Town Hall, that the list will probably close soon. Wigs to be worn with special costumes are in great demand, and one hairdressing salon has already depleted its stock. Many and varied are the costumes to be worn, and those who are not able to attend the ball will have an excellent evening’s entertainment from the gallery.

Hockey Girls’ Party. Mrs J. H. Duncan’s residence, Northeast Valley, was the scene of a very jolly party on Tuesday, when the Momona “A ” grade team entertained the “ B ” and “ C ” grade teams in honour of their having won the cups in their respective grades as well as the South Otago Cup. There were some 30 girls present, and a happy time was spent in novelty competitions, the winners being Misses Noeline Mnllenger, Adele M'Gregor, Kath Angell, and Enid M'Stay. The paper hat competition created great fun and some wonderful chapeaux were evolved, Miss Clara M'Quitty being adjudged the winner. After handing each of the winners neat prizes. Mrs G. Nelson (dub president), on behalf of the club, handed beautiful pieces of crystal to Mi ss Noeline Mnllenger and to Miss Donnie M'Grogor, two members who are being married shortly. These young ladies were accorded musical honours and best wishes. A sumptuous supper was served in the dining room, which was wonderfully decorated with festoons and balloons in club colours, purple and white. Mr J. Martyn, coach, was also the recipient of a gift from the players as a small mark of their appreciation of his untiring training of the teams. Miss R. Wilson (club captain) and Miss Doris Henderson expressed the thanks of all present to Mrs Duncan, their_ valued vice-presi-dent, for her unfailing interest in the dub, and the very jolly party, which, all Had enjoyed, was concluded by all joining lustily in singing ‘ For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,’ followed by three ringing cheers.

Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Timaru, is the guest of Mrs F. S. Batchelor, Belmont Lane.

Mrs Hi W. Reid has returned from a visit to Timaru, and Miss Chassie Howden from a visit to Auckland.

Miss N. E. Ockendcii, of Auckland, arrived mi Thursday for an extended lecture tour on behalf of the Theosophical Society. During her stay in Dunedin she will be the guest of Miss C. Dalziel, Caversham.

Amongst Dunedin callers at New Zealand House (London) in August, were Rev. Dr M. J. Keimeck, Mr J. K. Henderson, Dr R. G. M‘Gill, Miss Prudence A. Davies, Mrs Gordon Stuart, Dr E. Shaud, Mr Edward Simpson, Miss B. Baldock.

A successful season at the St. Clair Women’s Club was brought to a close when the members assembled at the Vedic Cate, for tea, followed by a theatre party. Mrs A. S. Dalgleish, president, received the guests, and during the social hour made a charming little speech befitting Hie occasion.

The St.. Clair branch of the League of Mothers met on Thursday in the Albert Street Hall, Mrs G. F. Booth presiding over a large attendance. Mrs W. Anderson read the rules of the league, aud Mrs Maxwell gave the thought for the month. Mrs Booth made feeling reference to the heavy bereavement sustained by Mrs Angus, members standing in silence for a few seconds. She then introduced Mr A. H. Robinson, who spoke on ‘ Speech Training,’ and with a class of nine boys, demonstrated the results of correct tuition. A twang had been developed in New Zealand speech owing to lack of speech training, said tne speaker, aud the beauty of vowel sounds and consonants was lost. Fortunately many schools were striving to remedy this and to train pupils in correct voice production. Incidentally, pupils were taught to regard a poet as a musician and to interpret poems accordingly. At various intervals the boys gave examples of right and wrong inflexion, also of choral speaking in contradistinction to simultaneous recitation. Outstanding items by the boys were ‘ Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,’ and R. L. Stevenson’s ‘ Requiem ’ (set to music), also a rendering of Kipling’s < Big Steamers.’ It was a revelation to members to hear what can be done by modern methods of training, especially when Mr Robinson stressed the [act that the boys present were not specially trained pupils, but members of an ordinary school class. Mrs Doig, on behalf of members, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Robinson, and the response showed intense appreciation of his talk and of the items given by the hoys.

Y.W.C.A. Activities in Ipoh. In a letter received from Mrs W. G. Ayton (nee Rene Aslin), of Ipoh, Malay States, she tells of the forming of a branch of the Y.W.C.A. in her district, of which she has been elected president. The group began with only six members, and soon grew to 30. The latest effort was a “ pot-pourri ’ concert, which was a huge success.