SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23693, 28 September 1940, Page 16

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents please note that items intended for Wednesday’s ‘ Star ' mast 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 Guy Tapley lias .returned from Wellington.

Mrs Thomas Anderson, Port Chalmers, left for Auckland, this morning.

Mrs C. C. Anderson, Invercargill, has returned to the south after a short visit to Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Holden Mirams are visiting Christchurch.

Mrs T. F. Macdonald and l Miss Jean Burt have returned to Invercargill

Miss Joan Graham, who has been the guest of Mrs Kenneth Graham, left today on her return to Wellington.

Miss Helen Black, chief lady physical welfare officer of the Department of Internal Affairs, is visiting Dunedin. Miss Prue Wig ley, who has been staying with Mrs James Grant, of “ Gray’s Hills,” and Mrs C. C. Parker, of “ Holbrook,” Mackenzie Country, has returned to Dunedin.

For Friday, October 4, the committee of the St. Kilda Free Kindergarten has arranged a jumble sale, which will be held in the Coronation Hall, St. Kilda.

Members of the St. Clair branch of the Home Economics Association spent a social evening/at the homo of Mrs Knox, Massey Avenue, last Tuesday, when trump whist was played by those present.

Miss Flora Curtis was hostess at a tea party in the Vedic, when her guests were the Misses B. Berritt, M. Chalmers, B. Clark, M. M’Cartucy, V. Kean, E. Timlin, E. Wrightson, and D. Wilson.

The final meeting for the year of the Mornington branch of the Home Eco nomics Association was held on Monday, when a demonstration was given by Miss Findlay on icing and decorating a cake.

The Hon. Mrs Patrick May, with her two daughters, and Mrs Grenside, with her two sons, have arrived in Auckland from England. Mrs Grenside has arrived in Christchurch, and will stay with Mrs George Buchanan, Fendalton. Mrs May-will join her in a few days, and they will take up residence in Fendalton. Mrs May was formerly Miss Patience Du Croz and Mrs Grenside was Miss Barbara Du' Croz. At ono time they lived in Dunedin, and they have many friends in the Dominion.

Cabled advice has been received in Christchurch that Miss Margaret Webb, who trained as a nurse in the Christchurch Hospital, and who is now a member of the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Service, has reached Egypt, where she will take. up duty. Miss Webb. was for a time stationed at Dieppe, and was later at La Boulle, which was evacuated. She was one of the last to leave the town, and) after a journey of two days and two nights she reached! London. Miss Webb is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Stefl'uno Webb, Fendalton.

In view of her approaching marriage the ladies of the Central Mission Guild Choir entertained Sister Hazel at afternoon tea on Tuesday last. Musical items were contributed, and the guest of honour was presented with a hanging mirror as an expression of the love and esteem in which she has been held. Members conveyed to Sister Hazel their sincerest wishes for her future happiness.

The monthly meeting of the Caversham branch of the League of Mothers was held on September 18. Mrs M'Cracken (president) welcomed the speaker, Mrs Orr Campbell, who gave an interesting talk on ‘ Flowering Shrubs.’ Mrs Whitworth sang two delightful songs from ‘ Love’s Garden,’ and Mrs Angus played a violin solo, accompanied on the piano by Mrs Stuckey. Mrs Gunn proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker and soloists.

Miss Jill Lethbridge, of “ The Point,” Tarras, will worthily represent her district as Countess of Vincent. She is another link with the pastoral industry of Otago as the daughter of Mr and Mrs J. L. Lethbridge, and as the granddaughter of the late Mr John Lethbridge, manager for many years of Dalgety and Co. Her time is fully taken up with a share of the domestic duties of her home, and with the recreations of the typical outdoor girl—that is, riding, tennis, and golf.

Miss Joyce Howell was maid of honour to the Air Force Queen, with the title of Countess of the Taieri and Strath Taieri. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F. M. Howell, of “ Kelvin Grove,” Middlemarch, and, like most of the maids of honour, bears a name that is linked with the pastoral industry of Otago. Miss Howell is a typical farm girl, assisting her mother in the home, and, as opportunity permits, takes part in the activities in her district.

The members of the Hard of Hearing League held their fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening, in the Vocation School, Moray Place. A most interesting talk was given by Mr Kennedy on ‘ The Lakes and Waterfalls of New Zealand,’ which, thanks to the electrical aids to hearing recently installed, was greatly enjoyed by all tbe members. Dr' Carswell, tbe president, thanked Mr Kennedy on tbeir behalf. Supper and a short community sing, led by the principal. Miss Doris M'Lean. and accompanied by tbe secretary, Mr Harris, brought a particularly pleasant evening to a close.

The Pine Hill branch of the Home Economics Association held its monthly meeting on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs Chipp. The sneaker for the of tern non was Mrs A. J. Fox, of North Dunedin, who gave a very help-

ful talk and demonstration on the correct method of making and. applying various kinds of poultices and hob fomentations Mrs«M‘Neill, retiring president, thanked the speaker. Miss Dorothy Wilkinson, whoso marriage will shortly take place, was guest of honour at a gift morning at the Savoy, joint hostesses being Mrs A. S. Marshall and Mrs V. A. Beadle. Among those present were Mrs K. B. Marshall, the Misses J. Goatham, V. M'Langhlan, M. Aitken, D. Tappin, M. Kydd, M. Sutherland, I. Heather, P. Leonard, M. Webster, C. Williden. A. Marsh, 1. Kcddington. The ladies of the St, LeonardsBurkes Patriotic Committee held a social afternoon on Wednesday last, Mrs Hill Scully presiding. A most entertaining talk was given by Mrs Edward Little, of Dunedin, who spoke of her life in Northern China, and related some amusing experiences. After answering a number of questions asked by her interested audience Mrs Little was .accorded a very sincere vote of thanks. A pianoforte solo rendered byMrs T. Smith was much appreciated.

' Miss Dorothy Mercer was hostess at a “ pantry evening ” last Alonday night, when the guest of honour was Miss Alary Bradshaw, whose marriage takes place next mouth. Games and competitions were much enjoyed during the evening, and those present were Mr and Mrs W. Mercer, Air and Airs Tait, Airs Brankshaw, the Misses At. Bvankshaw, J. Stovcscm, D. Larson, P. Ryan, T. Morgan, J. Peacock, Afona,' Noeliuc, Dorothy, and A r almai Alercer.

The fortnightly ’meeting of the Wakari branch of the Homo Economics Association was hold at the residence of Airs Hitchcox on September 18. The demonstrator was Mrs APStay, who showed members how to make knitting bags. A successful social was bold on September 14 by tlio combined Halfway Bush and Wakari branches.

'Business and Professional Women’s Club. At the fortnightly meeting of the Dunedin Business and Professional Women’s Club, held in the Tudor on Monday, the club was very fortunate in having .as speaker Dr A. H. M'Lintock, a graduate of the Otago University in history. Mention might well be made that Dr M'Lintock had the honour of having etchings accepted by the Royal Academy and the New English Art Club. Dr M'Lintock chose to speak on London, a place in everyone’s thoughts at the moment, and a subject on which ho was qualified to speak, having made such good use of two years spent there. Travellers, he said, may talk of the glories of Paris, Berlin, Moscow, New York, and other renowned cities, but all agree that there is a magical fascination about London experienced nowhere else in thd world. Armed with a permit from the Port of London Authority, he roamed at will round Dockland. The ever-changing Loudon river, teaming with life—Cockney, cosmopolitan, colourful—was full of interest and beauty. There came barges from many places, from Holland with crustaceous delicacies and eels so relished by the eastenders. Famous Limehouse taverns were mentioned—“ The Grapes,” “ Prospect from Whitby,” and other delightful names, all steeped in ancient tradition. From time to time foreigners, persecuted for political and religious beliefs, sought refuge in Limehouse, resulting in strange street names—Copenhagen, Trinidad, Manila, Pepper, Cinnamon, Juniper, etc., all within sound of the great river. By day and night, while sketching scenes that appealed, Dr M'Lintock made friends with tug captains, lightermen, and all types of people living on or near the river, and was provided with a wealth of information and experience. Dr M'Lintock paid great tribute to those kindly and courageous Londoners. Miss L. Cunningham proposed a vote of thanks on behalf of the club to Dr M'Lintock for his extremely interesting talk.

Coming-out Dance. Dr and Mrs C. E. de Lautour gave a delightful coming-out dance at their home in Moray Place on Wednesday evening in honour of their twin daughters, Kathleen and Patricia. Dancing to Dick Colvin’s Band took place in the drawing room, and the supper was served in the dining room, where the tables were attractively decorated with bowls of primroses. Mrs de Lautour received the guests in the hall, wearing a cerise and black maroeain gown. Miss Kathleen de Lautour wore an early Victorian frock of tinsel lace with a bustle of cream velvet; her sister Patricia was dressed in a frock of silk organdie net, with a tight-fitting bodice, puffed sleeves, and full skirt. Both debutantes carried bouquets of hyacinths and carnations. Among the guests present were Mosdames P. Nash, B. A. Brisk, L, Woods, and D. de Lautour, sen., the Misses Ngare Beid. Dorothy Strang, Clare Stevenson. Tlnth White. Marie Hunt, N. M'Millan, Nancy and Pat Heeley, K. Budd, Joyce Beauchamp, Pat

Woods, Marie Meehan, Molly Watson, Joan. M'Cluskey, Nancy Stockwcll, J. Names, A. Livingston, G. Brett, N. Davies, M. Frisk, Mary Hogg, Messrs M. Nicol, T. Nicol, L. Malthas, Pat Dunne, L. Dunne, Lanrio Woods, Gil- ! lies .Ross, R. Watson, G. Stockwell, L. i Brett, O. J. Ryan, P. M. Hogan, J. |AL Green, 0. H. Toomey, lan Frisk, I A. Robb. J. Cagney, J. de Lautour, T. I Hefford, J. Albertson, and J. Simpson. St. Clair Women’s Club. The twenty-sixth annual meeting and closing social of the St. Clair Women’s Club was held on Monday evening, September 23. The retiring president, Mrs D. A. Young, was in the chair. The election of office-bear-ers and General Committee resulted as follows President, Mrs Douglas Barton : senior vice-president, Mrs H. Archbold; junior vice-president, MrsJ. M. M'Lachlan; secretary, Mrs J. Booker; treasurer, Mrs W. Daglish (rc-elected); supper conveners, Mesdames E. H. Omblor and W. J. M'Lauchlan; General Committee— Mesdames C. Thomson, W. Gibson, D. Paine, W. Turnbull, and G. Palmer. Then followed an enjoyable social evening in the form of a guest artist radio programme, the following taking | part:—The studio orchestra (conducted by Mrs Douglas Barton), solos by Misses Thelma Thomson, J. Eustace, and W. Gibson; humorous duet, Mesdames P. Bardsley and.P. J. Reudel; recitations, Mrs W. Turnbull; a short talk on ‘ The Willow Patten),’ Mrs D. I Paine, assisted by Mrs T. Davie and j Mrs C. Thomson. The musical clue j competition was won by Mrs J. Brooks. Three short sketches—‘The'Egg,’ by I Mesdames AY. Daglish and W. Turni bull: ‘Man Power,’ a melodrama, by fMesdames D. A. Young and P. Bardsley; and ‘At the Photographer’s,’ by ■ the committee and Mrs E. H. Ombler. This closed a successful evening and club season. Navy League. Since September 10, when a package containing 190 knitted comforts was despatched to the Now Zealand minesweepers, three cases containing nearly 600 articles, consisting of sea-boot stockings, pullovers, balaclavas, mittens, scarves, woollen shirts, etc., are now packed and awaiting shipment to the North Sea. Dozens more comforts are to hand, and many more coming in, so that further parcels will be ready shortly for any demands on behalf of the New Zealand Fleet.

Anyone wishing to donate articles to a special ship should wrap up the parcel very firmly, and put the name of

the ship in block letters. Any such parcel will be enclosed in the next case despatched. The cases of comforts for the North Sea are, by authority of the head office in Wellington, sent direct from Dunedin as opportunity offers. Cases for the New Zealand Fleet are consigned to the Commanding Officer, via the Navy Office, Wellington. Parcels marked “ Navy League,” and containing the sender’s name and address, should bo consigned to the Navy League Office, or to Mrs Sutherland Ross, “ Broomhill,” Roslyn, or care Ross and Gleudining Ltd., High street. During the past few mouths, considerably more than 2,000 garments have been despatched. During September, the Comforts Committee of the Navy League has received with appreciation and acknowledged, donations from a number of individuals and groups, also four anonymous ones. Comforts have been sent in by a large number of individual knitters in and beyond Dunedin, and to three of these the league offers special thanks—Mrs Telfer, Mrs Girwan, and Mrs Hay, all of whom have passed their eightieth year. The league acknowledges with thanks the splendid comforts sent by the following groups:— Country: Palmerston (Mrs David Ross), Ratanui (Mrs Rodger), Special School, Otekaike (Miss Wylie), Alil-burn-Clarendon (Mrs Elliott), North Otago Women’s Club, Oamarn, Oturehua (Mrs Hayes), Winton (Airs Egerton), Waipori Falls (Airs Mackenzie), Milton (Airs Cockbnrn). Town; Airs O’Callaghan's working party, Columba Old Girls’ Association (Airs AVardell), ex-girls’ Service Group (Mrs Martin), Townswomen’s Guild (Mrs Fotheringham), Toe H League of Women Helpers, Salvation ArmyWomen’s Home League, the Career Hairdressing College.