SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23702, 9 October 1940, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correspondents pleaso note that items intended for Wednesday’s * Star * must bo 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 A. I. W. Wood is visiting Wellington. Mrs Hubert Jones, Prebbleton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Vivian. Mrs A. 11. Flower, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs C. Melville Bruce. Mrs' A. H. Allen left yesterday for a few days’ visit to Auckland. Mrs Garth Gallaway returned on Monday from a visit to Auckland. Mrs A. Young, Tarras, is the guest of Mrs N. G. Brewer, Smith street. Mrs E. H'. Williams is visiting her daughter, Mrs Forbes O’llorke, churchMiss Bertha Salmond has returned to Dunedin after spending a month in Heriot, where she was the guest of Mrs A. S. Herbert, Toropuke. Cabled advice received last week by Mrs J. M. Hoggans, states that her daughter, Miss Jean Hoggans, was successful in passing her A.R.C.M. examination in London. The annual meeting of the Plunket Society will be held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, next Wednesday, October 10, at 4 p.m. The mayor, Mr A. H. Allen, will preside and Dr C. E. Herons will give an address entitled “ Planning for the Child.” Members and friends are cordially invited to be present. The October meeting of the Glentui branch of the Homo Economics Association was held at the home of Mrs J. Walker, of Opoho, on Thursday last. Mrs Williams presided over a good attendance of members, .who were keenly interested in a box of patchwork designs for quilts, cushions, etc., and availed themselves of the ojiportunity of taking patterns.

Members of the Otago Ladies’ Bowling Club were recently entertained to afternoon tea at the Savoy by one of their members, Mrs L. Gillies, the occasion being one of the functions in connection with Mr and Mrs Gillies’ golden wedding held recently. On behalf of those present, Mrs Shepherd (president) thanked the hostess for a happy afternoon, and, with congratulations, presented her with a bouquet. Mrs Gillies suitably replied. ’(’he monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers branch of' the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday. Mrs Sutherland welcomed the Girl Guides, their leaders, and committee to the meeting. The speaker for the evening was Miss Blackmore, who gave an entertaining account of some of her experiences while on tour in England, Scotland, and Sweden, Mrs Ness proposing a vote of thanks to the speaker. Supper was served by Mrs Watson, Mrs Taylor, and their helpers. Members of the Pine Hill branch of the Home Economics Association met at the home of Mrs Darling, of Liberton, when a social afternoon was held in honour of Mrs M‘Neill and Mrs Chipp, retiring president and secretary respectively. Mrs Darling, the newlyelected president, presented both these guests with gifts as tokens of esteem and appreciation of their untiring efforts for the branch during the past six years. The monthly meeting of the Macandmv Bay Women’s Institute was held last Thursday, when a demonstration on making felt slippers was given by Mrs Stapleton. It was arranged that Mrs Challis should act as delegate to the mid-Otago Council meeting. In the competition of. “ an article made from felt,” Mrs Butler was placed first, with Mrs Stapleton second. “ The best bloom ” was won by Mrs Brookman with Mrs Butler second. It was reported that a bring-and-huy sale was held to raise funds for the lepers at Makogai Island. During t}ie evening Mrs V. Bewley entertained members by giving a solo. Hostesses were: — Mesdames Challis. MTherson, R. Hollycr, Yates, Dyhherg, Habershon, Foote, and Brookman. The Broad Bay Women’s Institute held its October mooting on Tuesday, October 1, the president occupying the chair, the motto being, “ Our doubts are traitors and often make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt” (Shakespeare). Mrs A. M'Taggart was chosen to act as delegate at the conference to be held at Nasebv on October 16. The roll call, ‘ A Spring Cleaning Hint,’ brought forward quite a number of new ideas. In the competitions for best lady’s spray, Mrs Gilder was first and Mrs Cranefield second; and for a jar of marmalade, Mrs Gilder first and Miss Deas and Mrs Cranefield second (equal). It was decided to use health stamps on all invitations to ho sent out for the annual birthday party next month. Hostesses were Mrs j. B. Thomson and Miss A. Clearwater.

Recent visitors to the Hermitage have been:—Mr W. A, Clarke and Miss J. Conway (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Massey and Mr C. Massey (Pukekohe), Mr R. C. Wiles, Mr R. Johnston, Miss G. Johnston, Mr W. Hart, and Mr D. Murray (Auckland), Mr L. Hunt, Mr G. F/P. Hunt, Mr R. Sheffield, and Mr G. E. Sharood (Wellington), Mr T. Shannon (Hokitika), Mr Glasson (Timaru), Miss E. Campbell (Warkwortb), Mr and Mrs R. J. Fleming (Dunedin).

St. Clair Croquet Club. The St. Glair Croquet Club was favoured with glorious weather for the opening of its green on Friday last. The president (Miss Sparrow), who was presented with a Victorian posy in the club’s colours (blue and gold), welcomed the mayoress (Mrs A. H. Allen), Mrs J. M'Donald (president of the Otago Croquet Association), and many friends and members of the sister clubs. Mrs M’Douald said that it was the wish of the council and association that members should continue their sport, and so keep fit and in readiness to meet any demands that might be made on them to assist in war work. Miss Sparrow called on Mrs Allen to roll up the first ball and declare the season open, and presented her with a beautiful bouquet. After tea, competitions were played, and were won by Mrs J. Rhodes (Leith) and Miss Black (Tainui). The lucky cup holder was Mrs Roscvear

Australian Society Social. I Large bowls of spring flowers decorated the lounge of the Strand Salon I when a large number of Australians I and their friends gathered for their popular monthly social evening. An enjoyable time was spent in dancing, Mr J. Cunningham acting as M.C., Mrs E. Clayton supplying the music, and Miss M. Kennedy being the accompanist. Miss Pat Justine entertained with humorous elocutionary items, and Mr W. Stewart added to the pleasure of the company with several vocal numbers. The Monte Carlo waltz' competition was won by Mr and Mrs R. Sewell. During supper Mr A. A. Paape (president) extended a welcome to several visitors. A short community sing conducted by Mr W. Stewart was much enjoyed. Among those present were Mr and Mrs A. A. Paape, Mr and Mrs A. Holloway, Mr and Mrs J. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs A. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs A. Parker. Mr and Mrs J'. Leith, Mr and Mrs J. Sewejl, Mr and Mrs A. Glue, Mr and Mrs J. Clements, Mr and Mrs A. Alloo, Mr and Mrs Edsell, Mr and Mrs George Andrews, Mr and Mrs Newell, Mr and Mrs J. Veitch, Mr and Mrs M‘Neill, Mr and Mrs Rodgers, Mr and Mrs Stickle, Mr and Mrs Duff, Mr and Mrs Wigney, Mr and Mrs Clayton, Mr and Mrs W. Stewart, Mr and Mrs M. Brown, Mr and Mrs A. Stevens, Mesdames J. Kennedy, W. Kennedy,- H. J ; Duncan, Rosevere, Max Manning, Lightbourne, G. M'Connell, Lennox, J. Poole. Misses B. Harlock, P. Duncan, E. M'Kay, A. Munro, Margaret Kennedy, V. Connell, W. Connell, Wolinski, Pat Justice, A. Millin, Joy Mitchell, and Messrs Don M'Kay, R, Woods. Colin Andrews, dayman, and A. Ferguss. Red Cross News. A limited supply of white wool has been given fur making up into babies’ jackets and is obtainable at the guild rooms on Monday and Friday afternoons. It is desired that these garments be completed and returned by Monday, October 21, to enable them to be packed in a special box of new baby garments the following day. The response to the appeal made two weeks ago for string has been well mot. but there is still need of further supplies. The following have kindly sent finished goods and monetary donations during the past week -The Catholic Women’s Guild (per Mrs Crawford), the Mornington branch of the League of Mothers (per Mrs Nelson), Mrs Butler (Duncan street), Mrs Dawe, Mrs Oliver, Mrs Hislop, Mrs and Miss Logan, “ A Friend ” (St, Clair), Mrs W. MacKenzie. Miss I. Rattray, Mrs Morley, East Taieri Guild (per Mrs Burn), Mrs Reid, Mrs Traill, Mrs Morrison, Mrs Booth, and Mrs Pilkiugton. Navy League Notes. During the last week more groups in. Otago have intimated their wish to help with work for the men of the minesweepers. Word has been received from headquarters in Wellington that the case of comforts for New Zealand minesweepers sent a short time ago has arrived safely, and the articles are being distributed to the various ships. In addition to the league’s existing work for the minesweepers, it has been asked by the central office to supply 60 pairs of socks and 25 pullovers per month for men going overseas, etc. The Knitted Comforts Committee recognises that many of its helpers and supporters will become very busy during the summer months, and will not be able to do so much knitting. It wishes to thank them for their valuable help and co-operation, and ask them just to keep some knitting “ by them,” and let the committee have things as and when they are finished, even if that should not be till after Christmas.

All those who have given so freely of their time, energy, and gifts maylike to know that the commanding officer of the mine-sweeping fleet has sent a most appreciative message ot thanks to the Otago branch of the Navv League, and “ would like to bring his fleet dow-n here to see us all ”'f