SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23382, 27 September 1939, Page 12

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note Lhat 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. Mrs Stewart Jenkins, of Tarras, was a visitor to Dunedin. for the week-end. Mrs F. J. Raines, of luvereargill, is visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs V. S. Jacobs are visitors to Christchurch. Mrs Stewart Faulks, of Mount Parker, Pembiroke, is the guest of Mrs T. Fergus, High street. Mrs J. Culling returned home Jit the week-end after being the guest of Miss D. Ross, Eye street, lnvercargill. Word bfts been received that the Lawrence daffodils will again be sent to the Plunket Society for " Daflodil Day." Dr Helen Deem, medical adviser to the Plunket' Society, has returned from a tour in the north and is now at Onslow House. Mrs F. J. Denton (Wangauui), who has been paying short visits to Ashburton and Dunedin, spent the weekend in Christchurch on her way back to the North Island. Mr and Mrs A. C. Paterson, of St. Clair, were visitors to AVanaka for tno week-end. They were accompanied by Mrs T. G. Scoular and her daughter, Mrs Eric Mauusell. Miss M. Stuart, assistant at the Rembrandt Photographic Studio for the past 25 vears, is resigning from her position at the end of September. She intends, for the present, to continue residence in Dunedin.

Lady Hewart, wife of tbo Lord Chief Justice of England, has been visiting Mrs W. Peat, Wanganui, and was the guest of honour at a reception given at the Wanganui Women’s Club, bho is now visiting Auckland. A number of relatives and friends gathered on the railway station on Saturday morning to bid farewell to Mrs Loeftler, who, accompanied by her mother, Mrs Potter, left for Wellington to join Mr Loefflcr, who has recently been transferred. Arrangements are well in hand for the ball to be held on Friday, October 6, in aid of funds for the Free Kindergarten Council. Dancing will take place in the Concert Chamber, and a room will be set aside for bridge players. Last year this ball was one of the most successful of the functions, and should again prove a fitting climax to the dancing season. Mrs Charles T. Lee and Miss Constance . Lee were hostesses at an enjoyable “ linen ” afternoon given at the Otago Women’s Club on Saturday in honour of Miss Betli Whitelaw. Mrs Lee wore a smart navy blue ensemble with small hat, and Miss Constance Lee wore a Loudon tan suit with navy blouse ' and accessories. Miss Betli Whitelaw’s ■ teal blue woollen ensemble had a large felt hat to match. Among those present were Mesdames C. Whitelaw, O. Owles, George Bell, Cecil Lewis, D. Abercrombie, E. Fairbairn, Misses Lonney, Whitelaw, Peggy Ibbetson, G. Mosley3 I*- Duncan, K. Dun, N. Stevens, D. Manhire, and Margaret and Peti Evans. Another hostess in Miss Whitelaw’a honour was Mrs R. Mayne, of Stafford street, who gave a jolly supper party on Monday evening. A delightful party was given on Monday evening by Mr and Airs'R. Hogan at their home, “ Strowan,” Musselburgh Rise, the guest of honour being Mr Donald Mac Lean, who is leaving Dunedin shortly for the Waikato district on military duties. Those present included Mr and Mrs R. Hogan, Mr and Mrs Norman Henderson, Mr and Mrs J. Allison, Mr and Mrs -J. Broderick, Mrs A. Mac Lean, Misses Shona Hogan, Ngaire Walls, Audrey Adams, Mae and Lilian Urquhart, June Gilbert, Marjorie and Muriel Barclay. Iris Armit, Helen Murray, Brenda and Margaret Pittaway (Arrowtown), Royce Carmen. Messrs Donald MacLean, Alan Hutton. J. Simpson. Dick Chambers, Gil Dcch. Edward Scott. R S. M Sinclair, Keith. Bert, and Lloyd Barclay, F. C. Young. Eric Meder. Norman Logan, Jack Rick Icy, T. Grimsdale, Gordon Groves. Jack Bruce, Enp’e Yeoman, Mac. Elliffo, Laing Harris, and Charles Haslett.

M’Creath—Reid. Tlie marriage of Dr Norman Dryburgh APCrcath ami Joy Tairoa Reid took place at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening, the ceremony being performed by the Bov. 11. A. * Mitchell, with Sir George Wilkinson at the organ. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Held, of Higbgatc, Dunedin, and the bridegroom, the only son of Mr and Mrs R. W. APCrcath, of Gore. The bridesmaids were the Misses Nancy Prcece, of Gore, Barbara Reid (sister of the bride), and Daphne Samson ; the best man, Dr Richard Walton, of Auckland; tho groomsmen, Messrs AVinston Reid and Owen Anderson, of Gore, and Messrs Alister and Douglas Reid, and Jack Hannah carried out the duties of ushers. During the .signing of tho register Miss Mavis Anderson, of Gore, sang the solo, ‘ Bless This House.’ Clusters of jonquils tied to the pews with tulle bows and bowls of prunus

blossom and spring flowers made a charming setting for tiro bridal party. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a classical gown of ivory satin embossed with roses, the bridegroom’s gift of a pearl necklace being her only ornament. Over the long sweeping train billowed a tulle veil which was caught to the hair with a cluster of orange blossom —this had been worn by the bride’s mother. An exquisite bouquet of camellias, hyacinths, and frecsias was carried.

Off-the-sliouldor Victorian gowns of daffodil gold-spotted net were worn by the three bridesmaids, circular frills trimming the hemlines of the full bouffant skirts. Eacli wore a pearl and gold pendant and hair posies of the flowers which composed the bouquets—abutilous and jonquils. Guests who attended a reception at tho Astor Cafe numbered 120. Mrs G. W, Reid, as hostess, wore a graceful gown of lettuce-green lace with a spray of anemones ornamenting the train. Her black toque bad a floral crown and abbreviated veil, and she carried cream hyacinths and freesias. Airs R. AA r . M'CreatU, who assisted the hostess, chose stiffened taffeta for her attractive gown, which was embossed and shot with sea blue and red, giving opalescent effect. Her hat was to tone, and her flowers wore cyclamenshaded anemones. After the reception a dance was hod at “ Norfolk ” for tho younger people. For travelling the bride was attired in a navy bine taillenr with faint stripe, a chic straw hat to match, witli ribbon trimming in three tones of blue, a white blouse, and furs. Dr and Af.rs Norman APCrcath will reside at Gore. Dunedin Business and Professional Women’s Club. AJ iss Hayward presided over the fortnightly meeting in tho Tudor Hall on Monday evening. AVben the business of tlie club was put through, the speaker for the evening, the Rev. Dr J. E. Holloway, was introduced. He chose to speak on a visit to South Africa, with descriptive remarks on the beautiful flora, also racial characteristics of that country. With reference then to Western Australia and tho wealth of beauty of its flower and plant life. Dr 'Holloway kept bis remarks full of intense interest. A rote of thanks was proposed by Miss Parry.

Aotea Tennis Club Dance. An enjoyable dance was held by the Aotea Tennis Club in the Marigold Salon, Musselburgh, on Saturday evening to celebrate tlie club’s opening day, Air C. Bowie being in charge of the attractive programme. Among the dancers were the following:—Mesdames C. lirtwie, A. G. Williams, F. D. Harridgc, Alisses Ij . Colquboun, J. Pearson, J. Venn, G. M'Plmil. H Gunn, B. Connor, AT. Edwards, B. Fox, R. Clancy, A. Smaill, E. Martin. E. Frost, G. Birreil, 1 Alilburn. I. Dakcrs, D. Luke, J. Collator, P. Hanlin, M. Scott. A. Budd. F. Roclic, J. Shacklcton, AI. Drydcn. AA r Duncan. P. Lawrence, At. Burt, C Faimin. D. Bell. J. Lame, N. Sparrow, Af. "Wilkie. B. APFaull, D. Turnbull. E. Loasby. AI. Kirkpatrick, AI. Al‘Donald G. Shannon, B. Scott. J. APKcnrie.'N. Steel. K. O’Shea. E. Galbraith. X Lord. N. Craw, AT. Foster, AI APKeieli, J. Davcy, and A. Hcllyer

Frocks for ‘ Glorious Morning.’ Tu the plays presented by tho Dunedin Repertory Society the frocking is always an outstanding feature, but in the coming production of ‘ Glorious Alorning ’ the frocks are necessarily of secondary importance. The play deals with the townspeople and peasants of Burglitz, an imaginary totalitarian State, and in a cast of 16 people there are only four women. No more fitting play could have been presented in these troubled times, and the beauty and sincerity of the theme is sure to make a strong appeal to theatregoers. . .... In the first scone, set in the living room of Anton Vecrkiml’s farmhouse, Aliss Kathleen Falconer wears a bottle o-rcen coat and skirt. Aliss Alary Jolly, as Lcda Veerkind, Anton’s granddaughter, makes her first appearance in a fawn travelling coat with brown accessories—she later changes to a suit of a deep shade of blue. In acts IT. and 111., which will be played in the magnificent curtains recently acquired by the society, Aliss Jolly wears a simple navy blue blouse and skirt, Mies Elsie APPeak, as Anna Veerkind, Lcda’s mother, is a picturesque figure in full peasant skirt of brown, with brown and white striped blouse, and

Miss Doreen Harvey, who makes a brief appearance in act HI., also wears a simple peasant frock. Koputai Cricket Club. The fifth annual meeting of the Koputai Women’s Cricket Club was held at Port Chalmers on Wednesday last, when Airs Soollay (mayoress) presided over a good attendance of members and supporters. Tbo report and balance sheet made satisfactory reading. Congratulations were extended to Aliss Z. Paris, who again represented Otago in tlie interprovincial games. The prospects for the incoming season are very bright, several new members being nominated and approved. Life-patron, Air Isaac Stevenson, lifepatroness, Aliss Stevenson, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing season: —Patroness, Airs A. Campbell; president, Airs T. Scollay; vice-presidents—Alosdaraes T. Armstrong. N. Carter. .1. Flynn, D. Middleton, W. Wilson, AI. E. Sutherland, R. Reeves, and S. Underwood; honorary secretary and treasurer, Aliss D. Tappin ; delegates to 0.W.C.A., Alisses Z. Paris and D. Tappin ; club captain, Aliss Z. Paris; advisor, Mr T. B. Wilson; auditor, Mr T. A. Armstrong. Members, and friends were later the guests of Airs Scollay at a delightful supper party in Aliss Porter’s tea rooms.

MISS ANNE LEVICK IN DUNEDIN A recent arrival in Dunedin is Miss Anne Lovick, who has returned to New Zealand alter spending lour mouths touring the United States of America and Canada, and who will be at Arthur Barnett Ltd. until October (5. Miss Levick saw much of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, Montreal, Winnipeg, Washington, and New York, besides many other cities. She also visited the famous tourist resort of Jasper National Park, lunched and dined at many of the most fashionable restaurants, and saw the current shows of Now York. “ I consider,” she said in an interview, “ that we in New Zealand are as advanced as the United States of America in the fashions worn, here. When 1 left, in the fall, which is tho autumn season with us, black was very much worn. Tho coats were worn with large fur collars, tho larger the smarter, the day frocks being elaborately trimmed with beads. For evening wear sequin trimmings were very popular. Continental jewellery was much worn at all times. Gold especially was in the vogue and looked very smart with black, many of the gold neck ornaments having numerous dangling gold extras and chains attached. For the younger set taffetas and tartans for evening wear, and gold and black for day occasions, wore popular.” In New York, among a crowd of 2,000 buyers. Miss Levick was the only New Zealander. She had attended an exhibition by Warner Bros., given at the Astor Hotel, where the very latest creations in foundation garments were displayed on living models. A new invention of perfected lastex material had been displayed, and Miss Levick bad included this in her New Zealand order. She visited many large Now York stores, and in San Franciscu spent much time in a corsetry department and helped to organise a surgical corsetry school, where in some cases patients had gone direct from hospital to be fitted by this highly-specialised method. Careful study has resulted in a complete revolution in fabrics, iastex lace, lastex satin and nets, which were fascinating materials that clung softly and firmly yet exercised the necessary control of the figure. Whirlpool bassieres and stay-up backs were among the new tricks that Hollywood especially demanded in the youthful lino. It is gratifying to know that the increasing difficulty of obtaining Clothes which overseas visitors display before our envious eyes does not extend to foundation garments, and that in this important matter New Zealand women wiu be well supported.