WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 22463, 7 October 1936, Page 16

WOMAN’S WORLD

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 Hie latest, Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief.

Mi* ami Mrs W. Garrett and Miss Margot Garrett have returned from a trip to Great Britain.

Miss Betty Goldie, of Auckland, arrived in Dunedin yesterday afternoon to spend a holiday as the guest of Mrs C. 13. Smith, Haywood street.

Mrs Washbourne and Airs Lord, of Nelson, who have been visiting Dunedin, returned home yesterday.

The engagement is announced of Margaret Peoplcss, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. Patterson, and Harry Johnston, son of Mrs and the late Mr G. \V. Bowron, George street, Dunedin.

The engagement is announced of Anne, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Davie, Mornington and Lindsay, elder son of Mr and Mrs L. Tointon, Dunedin.

Mrs Hugh Speight was hostess at a jolly 5 o’clock party to-day at her home in Sheen street, lloslyn, given in honour of Mr Charles V. Smith and his fiancee, Miss Betty Goldie, of Auckland.

At the conclusion of the executive meeting of the Otago Women’s Club on Monday afternoon, Lady Ferguson and members of the committee entertained Mrs A. G. Melville, who is retiring this year from the executive, at afternoon tea. The guest of honour was presented with a bouquet of lovely spring flowers.

Mrs Roland Fulton was hostess at a live-tablo bridge and mah-jong party at her homo in Pitt street yesterday afternoon, given in honour of Mrs M'Master, of Marton, who is visiting Dunedin. This afternoon Mrs J. A. Jenkins entertained guests at a threotablo bridge party at her home in High street, also in Airs M'Mastor’s honour, when the other players were Mcsdames K. J., Stewart. Roland Fulton. W. F. Edmond, H. W. Bundle, .May, T. Al'Kibbin. Leslie Wilson, 'Edgar Tlazlott, Douglas Ramsay, and Miss Denniston.

‘ New Zealand News ’ (September 1) records the following callers at New Zealand House, London:—Miss M. M. T. Ross, Mrs N. Ellis. Mr C. J. Adams, Mr and Mrs J. J. Read, Air Edward Boraman, Mr C. E. S. Walker, Mr A. G. Scott, and Mr Robert Winton. Mr and Mrs James Begg (Dunedin) have been making a motor tour through England and Scotland. Miss Black, principal of Archerfield, Dunedin, has been attending a youth conference ’at Geneva. Captain R. G. England (London) is to make a business visit to New Zealand. He will leave by the Rangitata on October 15. Captain England will ho accompanied by his wife (formerly Miss Turner, of Christchurch, whose father was ono of the originators of the- Non- Zealand Shipping Cnmpanv. They plan to spend three months in Now Zealand.

A pleasant evening was spent at (he residence of Air and Airs P. Souter, Waitati, when friends of Air and Airs W. Pago met to wish them good-hyo and success in their new business venture in Timaru. Airs B. Ferguson, on behalf of tho ladies, presented Airs Pago with a fireside chair. Air Claringhold. on behalf of tho men, presented Air Page with a similar gift. The recipients expressed their regret at leaving Waitati, The remainder of tho evening was snout in singing and dancing, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The Wakari branch of Hie Home Economics Association held its final meeting of the year at the residence of Mrs Cnbitt (president). The evening was a “ Pantry ” one, given to one of the members who is to lie married this year, ami many useful gifts were received. The president also made a presentation lo Mrs Bauld from tho members, in recognition of her work as president for the past four years. .Mrs liauld (hanked the members, ami said (hey had hern happy years. (lames ami items brought a very happy evening to a close. The hostesses were Mrs ■ tonkins and Mrs Dagg. Airs Cuhitt was thanked for tho use of her home.

Reports of social functions will be welcomed for this column. *’ Diana " will also answer all reasonable questions relating to the home, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to women.

Mr and Airs G. Grieg, of Musselburgh, were “ At Home ” on Monday afternoon to upwards of 40 guests to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding day. The whole house was gay with flowers, and several beautiful bouquets were presented. Airs Grieg, who wore a becoming frock of dusky pink silk crepe, received the guests in tho drawing room, among them being her mother, Airs Elliott, who wore a black ensemble with hat to tone, Misses Marjory and Joyce Grieg, Mrs F. R. Crimp, and Airs H. M. Driver, who were flower girls at the wedding, and Air W. E. Elliott, who acted as best man. Afternoon tea was served in the dining room, where the table was charmingly decorated with spring flowers. In the evening a picture party concluded the day’s festivities.

Air and Airs H. Oraond, of Hamilton Bay, Port Chalmers, entertained a number of their friends at a party held in the Lower Harbour'School, on Saturday evening, to celebrate the coming of age of their elder son, Leonard. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the major portion of the evening was devoted to games and dancing, while various interesting items were contributed. During supper Air Omond presented his son with a gold key, which was acknowledged in appropriate terms. Air Neilson, on behalf of tho guests present, thanked Mrs Omond for the evening’s entertainment. Among those present were: — Air and Alrg L. Neilson, Air and Airs

R. F. Densem, Air and Airs Cromarty. Mr and Airs E. Pickering, Airs C. Pickering, Alisses AI. E. and J. Solomon, J. Pickering, J. Cashman, J. Thomson, N. Crawford, M. Frew, D. Smith, J. Johnson, J. and J. Densem, i. Perycr, and D. Harris, Alessrs B. bind, B. Johnston, E. Cashman, N. Felton. F. Jackson, J. J. and E. Densem, W. Harris, and L. and A. 01mond

The monthly meeting of the Alacandrew Bay Women’s Institute was held on Thursday, and a most enjoyable evenipg was spent. It was members’ night, and after the general business had been dealt with Airs Brockman vacated tho chair in favour of Airs Gregory, who had boon appointed president for tho evening. Musical items were given bv Alesdames Barkman and AI ‘Farlano, and games and competitions indulged in. the prizes being won by Alesdames Gibson, Hellyer, and Stapleton. The roll call was “ Helpful Hints for the Institute,” and was well responded to. The Monthly competition, ‘ A Quick Summer Pudding,’ was won by Airs Stapleton, Airs Turnbull being placed second, and Mrs Lang third. Hostesses for the evening were (committee) Alesdames M. Lcdgerwood, Clifford, Dow, Hellyer, More, Vickers, Pocklington, Alisses Churchill and Macaulay. During the month the annual institute entertainment was held, and proved most successful. A capacity enjoyed the talent of the members. Two half-hour plays, dancing, singing, and elocutionary items were given. The whole of the second half was taken up with a most humorous musical revue, written and produced by one of the institute members.

Otago Lawn Tennis Club. Thu official opening; of Iho Otago Lawn Tennis Club was held in beautiful weather on Saturday afternoon, before a very lar"C attendance of members and their friends. The president fMr J. H. Edmond), in declaring tho courts open for play, welcomed those present and wished the club a prosperous and happy season. A fete was held in conjunction with tho opening, and proved very enjoyable, with its attractive stalls, competitions, and games. The courts were taxed to their utmost capacity during the afternoon, and later all present had afternoon tea as the guests of tho president and members of committee. Those present were: Mesdamcs J. H. Edmond, H. W. Handle, A. N. U'ggitt, G. Sinclair, N. Buchanan, J. M. Fraser, C. 11. Snackman, E. G. Buddy, ]), Solomon, Misses F. Allen, 3). and W. Hislop, D. Ramsay, E. Todd, M. Scott, Kay Orlebar, Daphne Chrystall, Edna Hobbs, Frances Campbell, Margaret Lusk. Cecily Ramsay, Thelma Gillespie, Noeline Bishop, Joy Barnett, Lorraine Dawson, Betty Fraser, Margot Garrett, 3'hud Gotts. A. Leggo, Mary Bridges, Molly Sparkman, Eleanor Carswell. Daphne Elder. Barbara Ihidgshun. Vahnai Smulstrum, Lorraine Linden, Lilian White, Stella Fitehett. Belly Boss, Violet Livingston. Joyce Throp, Margaret Easton, and Mary Buchanan.

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Saravaste, 8 Culling street, Alusselburgh, was tho scene of a most successful party on Saturday given by the Alisses Barth in honour of their niece. Miss Nell Barth, who is to bo married this month. The party took the form of a nine-table trump whist drive, the prize winners being Misses Alary -Bannatyne, Marjorie AUDowcll, and Margaret Cuddle. During the evening many “ pantry ” parcels, given by the guests, were opened by the guest of honour, who was kept busy for close on half an hour opening up a veritable store room of good things. Supper was served, and tho evening happily concluded with the singing of “ She’s a jolly good fellow.” The guests were Mcsdames J. Al‘Donald, A. De Beer, W. Evans, Canter, D. Duthic, H. Barth, Alisses N. Barth, B. Barth, A. Sinclair, I. White, AI. Bannatyn'e, V. Thomson, M. Cuddie, E. Aslin, AI. Harvey, R. Harvey, E. Daniels, D. Hancock. AI. Al‘Dowell. R. Aloore, P. Moore, D. M'lntosh, J. Hendry, M. Runnerstrum, J. Rae, N. Dunlop. N. Wilson, A. Al'Caul, R. White, E. Harvey, R. Simpson, AI. Tilleyshort, C. Golding, J. Armstrong, and E. AVTiite. Dunedin Playbox.

Ono of the largest easts yet a 3 ', somhled for tho fortnightly reading of ■e Playbox Club took part in the final three-act play reading of the season last night, when Mr Russell-Wood presented Eden Philpott’s rustic comedy, ‘ The Farmer’s Wife,’ before a large and most responsive audience. This is, perhaps, the best known of

Air Philpott’s comedies, and contains some splendid character parts and a great amount of wholesome humour. Some of the young players were very well made up, and characterisation was, in some instances, every well sustained. although there seemed to be a great variety of dialects among the readers, some being more redolent of the Emerald Isle than the moors of Dartmoor; However, it was a most enjoyable entertainment, and the audience was kept in a simmer of merriment from the outset. As the farmer, Samuel Sweetland, whose vicissitudes in the matrimonial market provide the amusing plot, Mr Jim Tannock gave a highly diverting performance, reading the part of the genial, tactless character with unswerving success, thereby contributing in a largo measure towards the general success of tEa play. Another interesting study came from Air L. Manning, in the part of old Chnrdlcs Ash. Jl was a picturesquely droll characterisation. Among the women in the east, pride of place goes to Aliss Una Ferry, whose work in the part of Aliss Thirza Tapper was very amusing and artistic. AVith many touches of humour in voice and gesture Aliss Ferry sustained the character very well. Miss Alaisie Hill did some effective work as the domestic, Araminta Dench, and Airs J. L, Anderson read the hysterical postmistress, Alary Hearn, with some spirit. Miss Edith Claire was quietly efficient as Sibley Sweetland, her singing in the party scene lending additional attrac tion to her performance. Good work ill a small part was done by Air Inn Al'Narey as an old man. Other parts were taken by Airs T. Nelson (Pei.m----nell), Aliss Dorothy Whyte (Sophie Smcavdon), Aliss Doris Necs (Airs Snioardonl, Aliss Elsa Jacobs (Susan Maine), Aliss G. Allen (Louisa Winden tt), Air J. Walker (Dumiybrigl, Alastcr Frank Ponton (Teddy Smeardon). Air Bernard Falck (Dr'RuudleL Air G. C. Abbott (Rev. Tudor), I). Hancock (George Smeardon), Mr John Green (Richard Conker). 'Dio play was introduced by Aliss Dorothy Whyte, and the hostesses at supper were Alisses Noelino Parker, Jean Pickard, and AI. Etheridge. Concert Chamber Dance.

An enjoyable dance was lield in the Concert Chamber on Saturday evening, there being a large crowd present. Among those present were tho following:—Misses V. Kean, wearing blue satin; O. Watson, floral georgette; irl. M‘Kay, blue satin; I. Stokes, floral georgette; Molly Reid, black velvet and silver lame: Mary Donald, black velvet and silver lame; R. Armstrong, floral crepe do chine; A. Millar, black velvet; R. Kearney, georgette with silver lace coatee; A. Inder, pink crepe with silver lame; C. Kain, green airline crepe; 11. Stokes, sand crepe with silver; R. Redding, Marina blue and pink crepe; Kennedy, flora 1 georgette: TS'ilson, blue satin ; Field, green and black silk crepe; G. Dryden, cream satin beanie; 0. Marlin, red crepe and silver lame; Rene Marshall, Marina bine and pink crepe; V. Jncler, blue satin ; T. Allan, lemon lace and net; A. Sharp, shell pink black taffeta; M. White, black

ring velvet with silver lame; A. Briggs, iloral georgette; I. Bell, rod % r elvet; R. Allan, navy blue taffeta ; M. liyuu, pu'e green sand crcpc with silver ;■». Wilson, yellow satin ; N. Donaldson, floral georgette; H. Giles, lemon laco and net; V. M'Kellar, lemon crepe -M. Larkins, blue floral georgette; E. Kero* floral crepe do chine ; Ij. Woods, white satin; V. Richmond, black and gold lame; N Walmsley, Marina blue and pink crepe; J. Scott, black sand crepe and blue crepe do chine; R. Jackson, gold lame with green; H. Gray, blue satin and silver lame; L. Barr navy blue taffeta; V. M‘Namara, red crepe and silver lame; C. Cameron, black velvet; W. Jones, silver lame; BMatheson, red crepe and silver lame; H. Barr, blue satin; J. Donaldson, black and gold lame; C. Harper, blue satin; N. Leckie, floral crepe de chine; A. Rodgers, black panne velvet and gold lame; L. Casey, blue and silver lame; L. Hunt, blue and silver lame; B. Dickson, green airline crepe; A. Tait, floral georgette; R. Kearney, rose satin ; J. Williamson, blue velvet; H. Redding. pink crepe and pink lame; H. Smith, red crepe, silver lame; B. Munro, blue satin; J. Humphrey, black and gold lame: J. Jackson, navy blue taffeta; P. Lamg, pink and silver organdie; H. Dotting, pale green sand crepe with silver; W. Scott, bine satin and silver lame; V. White, floral crepe de chine; H. Lindsay, pink crepe and pink lame; R. Mitchell, Marina blue and pink crepe; M. Muir, pale green sand crepe with silver; A. Carson, red crepe with gold tinsel thread and lame; M. Stevenson, shell pink and black

taffeta; 0. Thomson, floral satin; H. Monoghan, black silk velvet; B. Richmonel, bottle green_ Swiss crepe; 13. Campbell, gold satin; Tossy Brown, black panne velvet and gold lame; B. Smith, black silk velvet; Vi Rodgers, blue satin; L. Hargreaves, floral satin ; M. Williamson, lemon crepe; I. Young, blue satin and silver lame; M. Jacob, black ring velvet with silver lame; A Alexander, black and gold ' lame; E. Hewitt, floral crepe de chine; G. Weir, black windswept satin and fur; W. Hewitt, silver lame; A. Lindsay, black velvet and silver lame; H. Rowley, shell pink and black taffeta; M. Holmes, white velvet; E. Cumberbeach, blue and black; Anne Hamilton, black velvet with silver lame; A. Brown, pink and silver: Bunty Hogg, tangerine velvet; Irene Taylor, blue floral crepe de chine; C. Olive, Main, black silk velvet; M Hogg, black and tangerine; Tui Hensley, Marina satin ; Olive Davidson. check taffeta; A. Dowic, orange taffeta ; L. Taylor, peacock green serge ; Millar, black crepe with white satin; Pat. Taylor, blue ring velvet; Win M'Pherson, blue velvet with gold lame; Grace Driver, green floral georgette and silver lame; Mary Driver, green satin and gold lace; Irene Bramweil, green knitted gown and lemon trimmings; Henderson, green silk velvet and silver lame; Smith, black silk velvet and silver lame; Mary M'Callum, floral georgette; L. Pauley, apricot sand crepe and silver lame; and A. Geddes, silver tinsel matalasse. .