SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23690, 25 September 1940, Page 12

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.

Miss E. Wilson lias left on a holiday visit to Auckland.

Mrs R. 6. Kirk returned yesterday from a visit to Auckland and Gisborne.

Mrs R. Crocombe, Tennyson Court Flats, is visting Christchurch.

Miss Valmae Turner has returned to, Invercargill. '

Mrs Robert Stout, Timaru, is spending a few days in Dunedin.

Mrs H. N. Johnson, Owaka, is,visiting her mother, Airs M'Collaugh, sen., Stratford.

Airs Arthur Barnett and Airs Robert Hudson have returned to Dunedin from a visit to South Canterbury. Airs J. A. Lilley and Alias Glenda Lilley have returned to Invercargill after spending a holiday in Dunedin.

Aliss T. Conston, who has been tho guest of Alias Valmai Sundstrum, left for the north yesterday. Lady Wilford, who arrived recently from England, has left Wellington for the south to stay with her sisters. Aliases Iv. and B. APLcan, at their cotage at Hampden. Miss Ada Fache, of tho Dunedin Public Library, has been appointed librarian of tho Rangiora Free Public Library, and will leave shortly'to take up her now duties. Alesdames C. C. Anderson (Invercargill), Len. Allan* (Waimate), B. Norden (New Plymouth), and F. Duncan (Alexandra) are visiting Dunedin to welcome their mother, Airs F. E. Shrimpton, on her return from England. Airs A H. TV. Williams and hor two children have returned from London. They' are staying with Airs Williams’s parents, Air and Airs G. H. Thomson, of Milton Mr Williams has remained in England, where lie has a language appointment with the 8.8. C. At present there is wool available at the St. John Ambulance headquarters, Moray Place, which may be knitted into sleeveless pullovers. Anyone wishing to procure it for this purpose may call at tho office, where patterns will bo supplied. A delightful spring service was held by pupils of Colmnba College in the school hall. Every child brought a vase arranged by herself, and a programme

of spring songs and poems was presented by the girls. Later the flowers were taken to the hospitals and Ross Homo by the school prefects. Aliss Mary Bennetts is a granddaughter of the well-known Central Otago orchnrdist, Air John Bennetts, and her father, Air Fred Bennetts, follows in the family tradition. Miss Bennetts’s interests are wide, and music, golf, and gardening are amongst them. As Countess of Tnapeka she acts as a maid of honour to the Air Force Queen. Aliss Nellie Horlihy, Countess of Alaniototo, is the daughter of Air and ATr.s J. P. Horlihy, of Patearoa, her father being well known not only as a farmer but also in the racing world as the owner of several successful horses. Miss_ Herlihy is a gifted musician, and is also interested in painting and marquetry work. The fortnightly meeting of the Halfway Bush Home Economics was held at the home of Airs A. Bain, jun., on September 19. Airs Tweedie was reelected president. Airs Al'Stay vicepresident, and Airs Snook secretary. Aliss Ferans gave a very interestin'* talk on London, and was duly thanked by Mrs Alawhinney. Supper was served and Mrs Duncan thanked Airs Bain for the use of her home.

The annual spring flower show of St. Paul’s Cathedral is always awaited with interest, and the lovely spring flowers to bo on exhibition to-morrow in tho St. Paul’s Hall, Stuart ■ street, will doubtless attract the usual large gathering. Entries for the competitions are many, and a choice collection of plants, seedlings, cut flowers, cakes, and produce will bo on sale. Tho North Dunedin branch of the Homo Economics Association held its final meeting for the year last Thursday, when visitors from sister branches were present. Aliss Keilor gave a talk on ‘ Milestones in New Zealand History,’ Airs White proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers.

The New Zealand Girl Guides have just packed and forwarded to their London headquarters another six cases of garments to be distributed to refugee children in England. Altogether 1,000 garments and 150 woollen blankets were despatched this time, the value being approximately £3OO. The clothes ranged from all manner of baby garments to dresses and knitted garments, etc., for girls of 15 or 16. Clothes for small boys were also included. All the materials were new and for winter wear, and the same care and attention had been given to tho finishing of the articles, making them most attractive and delightful to behold. Brownies, Guides, ami Bangers .shared-in the sewing, and to many of tho garments were attached small notes carrying messages of “ Love and best wishes for happier limes from the New Zealand Girl Guides.” At the social afternoon in tho Thcosophical Hall last Saturday a splendid programme of songs was contributed by Mrs Tarrant and Miss Marion Duncan, also a pianoforte solo by Mrs Barkman, who assisted Mrs E. Macdonald in the accompanying. Speaking on ‘ The Need of a Youth Loader for New Zealand,’ a young theosophisfc stressed the importance of pure, healthy living to make the country great. During afternoon tea Miss C. Dalziel thanked all those who had helped to make tho afternoon such a success. List of recent guests at the Hermitage:—Mr and Mrs J S. Hamilton (Tarras), Mrs B. Blatch and Mr 1. G. Hewton (Invercargill), Dr and Mrs W. T. Glasgow, Mr and Mrs A. K. Smith, Miss K. Wignall, Mr B. C. Ayling, Mr W. Harris, Mr J. B. Stacey. Mr B. M. Satterwaito, Mr J. do C. Hanafin, Mr C. B. Satterwaito (Christchurch), Mr 1). Taylor (Temuka), Mr B. S. 'Webster (Auckland), Mr M. IT. Jameson (iluntly), Mr D. B. A. Sharpo (Beefton). Mr J. G. M. Roach (Hastings), Mr V. G. G Chewings (Mossburn), Mr J. W. Moore (Otnrehua), Mr J. S. Sinclair (Pnkcawa, Southland), Mr C. D. B. Ncavc (Kurow), Dir L. J. Bowman

(Pleasant Point), Air R. Stewart and Mr K. Donaldson (Dunedin), Air W. 0. Holmes, Air AI. Gresson, Mr W. Clark (Timaru), Air and Airs F. Haigh and Alisses Haigh (2) (Dunedin), Mr L. V. Bryant (Oamaru), Air J. AI. Ritchie, Air AI. T. Ritchie, Air J. Henshelwood (Dunedin). Grandmothers’ Party. Large bowls of daffodils and spring flowers w'ere attractively arranged in the dining room of the Otago Women’s Club yesterday afternoon, when Lady Ferguson entertained club grandmothers to a tea party. Lady Ferguson received her guests wearing a handsome royal blue frock, with matching hat and an ostrich feather cape to tone. Airs John Watson, the oldest grandmother present, who recently celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday, presented the hostess with a bouquet of carnations The grandmother with the most grandchildren, Airs W. Ataoalistor, and tho “ newest ” grandmother, Airs H. Afandeno, were both presented with bouquets during the afternoon. Every Girls’ Club. Alembers and friends of the Every Girls’ Club who gathered on Monday last in the club’s cosy lounge enjoyed a delightful musical treat, the guests of the evening being the Opoho

Women’s Choir, under tho capable leadership of Airs Carson. The programme consisted of solos by Airs Henderson and Aliss Hands, duets by Alesdames L. Blackwood and Johnstone, pianoforte solos by Airs Blackwood (who also acted as for the evening) , and pleasing part 'songs by the choir. Interspersed between tho items were violin solos by Aliss Meffin, Scottish recitations by Mrs Oliver, and bright and breezy sketches by Aliss Billie Loan. Aliss Reid, Miss Jean Crawley, and Aliss AI. .Hutchison voiced the praise of all present and congratulated the performers on an enjoyable programme. The usual war work was distributed, and members were reminded of the excellent programme arranged for October 7.

School Dance. The hall of John Al'Glashan College was bright and gay with coloured streamers, lanterns, and subdued lights last Friday night, when the prefects organised "a most successful dance. Among the official guests were Professor and Airs S. F. Hunter, All's R. 6. C. APNab and Dr A. H. West, Air and Airs G. C. Johnson, Mr and Airs F. Whimp, Air and Airs 0. Cox, Mrs L. Stevens, Alisses L. Gillies, AI. Wallace, AI. Alorrow, M. Farqubarson, and Messrs W. K Simmers and G-. Al'Leod. Among the young people present were Alisses B. Boyd, V. Aliller, J. Al’Gill, B. Johnstone. L. Gray, D. Hewitt, M. Grav, B. Stewart, E. APKnight, B. APKnight, E. Galway, C. Flood, P. Blair, B. Young, A.'Paul, W. Greenslado, F. Chartres. P. APDougal, AI. Hill, E. Nash. G. Chance, D. Smith, AI. Ferens, B. Reid, B. Alitchell, M. Thompson, I Ilore, S. Johnstone, A. Armour, B. Cameron, J. AlacDonald, P. King, AI. Warded, R. Clapperton, G. APCallnm, and P. Yardley. Women’s Institutes.

The Taieri Institute held its monthly meeting last Thursday, when Airs Taylor presided The motto was tho fourth verso of tho Creed and the roll call “ a humorous incident.” Mrs Williamson read a letter from Tindean, Scotland. The Rev. Air Densen gave an interesting talk to members. It was reported that £4 2s bad been collected for soldiers’ parcels. Miss Swallow presided at the September meeting of the Atosgiel Women’s Institute. Tho motto was ‘‘ Circumstances are the rulers of tho weak, but the instruments of the wise,” and the roll call “ Whpt 1 enjoy most each day.” The speaker lor the evening was .Mrs Cuiruey, Concord, who gave an amusing account of hextrip to the Exhibition. The members were prlviliged to view a display of Airs Cairney’s wonderful handiwork. An interesting feature of tho evening’s entertainment was a debate by four of the members. The subject was Is Civilisation Degenerate?’ and those takiu" part were Alesdames Lewis and Campbell (affirmative) and Airs Alason and Aliss Thompson (negative), the former being the winners. Miss H. Brugh pleased with two vocal solos. The'hostesses wore Airs Alathieson and Aliss Cousins. It was decided to present a drama evening in aid of the Air Force Queen’s funds.