Jottings of A Lady A bout Town

NZ Truth, Issue 1237, 15 August 1929, Page 21

Jottings of A Lady A bout Town

MEMBERS of the m Anthenian Club indulged m some more song and dance stuff the other evening. Madam Ro'sina Bligh makes a delightful hostess, and, asszste/i by some of hex- fellow artists, turned on a really good programme. Miss Lindon, Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. E. Short, Miss Bligh and members of the Play-box Club rendered their items with 'much success and the "Sunshade Dance" (for ladies) and "Masked Dance" (for gents) must be handed the palm for novelty.

The audience were kept busy applauding, and after cheering their hostess and singing "Auld Lang Syne," they caught the last bus or tram home.

, # # # THE Concert Chamber at the Town ■* Hall will be the background for the Wellington East Girls' College affair on Friday and Saturday. From all accounts there should be a riot of en.tertainment. The bill of fare includes two plays — one produced by Mrs. Menard and the other by Miss Cledagh Russell. The light fantastic will be much m evidence for Miss Lane-Brown, drill and games mistress, has been hard at it training the girls to step lightly on the right foot, and, of ' course, the left. There will 'be music galore and the sweets 'and flowers to be sold m the hall will all help along the school funds. ♦ • " jlffß. and Mrs. C. S. Stewart are en- ; joying a change of air and scenery m Christchurch at present. * * . • DISHOPSCOURT was recently the *■* scene of a very enjoyable little function, when Mrs. Coleridge entertained the Btaff and sub-committee of the Mothers 1 Helpers. The President, Mrs. Darling, gave an interesting, address, and opportunity was taken to talk over the many aspects of the big work this little 'band 'of hers has m hand. Members of the staff present included Mrs. Satherley, Mrs. Bennett, MissFlett, Miss }. Allaway, Miss Foothead, Miss Andrew, Miss Wharton and Miss Pritchard. . . • • * ■ MRS. LAN DUNCAN has gone South. After enjoying the thrills of the racing carnival m the Cathedral City, she will go. through to Dunedin, where the glad hand of welcome will be ex-

SOCIAL GOSSIP FROM WELLINGTON

bulbs against a background of blue and gold, goldie-

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silk shades

and curtains. And Into the spacious, newly decorated [rooms came Her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson to declare open the new rooms of the Lyceum Club. Her Excellency, who was accompanied by Mrs. Baird, sister of our Governor- General, was received by the president, Mrs. J. C. Andersen, Mrs. J. J. Clark (presidentelect), and Mrs." E. Smyth (Hon. Treasurer), and was presented with a sheaf of daffodils , and .. maidenhair fern tied with ribbons/ In a happy little speech of welcome, Mrs. Andersen thanked Her Excellency for being present and for the interest she had always shown m the Lyceum Club. After dealing briefly with the early history of the Club and its activities, Mrs. Andersen said that everyone regretted Their Excellencies' departure from New Zealand. Government house, had set a wonderful example of what family life should be and Her Excellency, had never failed to help and encourage women to give and do their best. Her Excellency, m reply, spoke of their regret at leaving New Zealand, where they had passed so pleasant a time and received such hearty welcomes everywhere. They had been glad to renew their early associations with N.Z., and were equally sorry to leave them. Her Excellency congratulated members on the prosperity of the Club and the fine hew premises which it gave her great pleasure to declare open. Just before the tea cups were passed round, delightful posies of flowers were presented to Mrs. Andersen, Lady Stout, Mrs. K. Evans, M.A. (both life members), Mrs. J. G. Coates, and Mrs. G. A. Troup. Mrs. Andersen then presented Her Excellency with an exquisitely, designed hand-made poker-work box, on behalf of the members. Mrs. McGregor, a club member, -was responsible for this work of art, and the kiwi and Maori designs were cleverly done. It was lined with crimson suade and contained a bridge scorer, etc., to match. Her Excellency accepted the gift, which she said would always recall pleasant memories of kindness to" her. The musical programme made up m Quality what it lacked m quantity.

tended by her daughter. Agnes, by the way, has made many friends since she took charge of Phyllis Bates's school of dancing, and has proved that she can dance as well as she dresses, which is saying something. * * . * MRS. LB CREN is back m Welling- .*** ington after breathing the ozone at Timaru for a week or two. i * # • MISS BLANCHE SANDERS, Christchurch, has come up to Wellington for a few days. # * # MRS./ IRVINE McCALLUM, of Kelburn, is at present entertaining her friend, Mrs. G. Mcßride, who is down from Auckland. ' # # * ALISON NEILSON danced right ** merrily at her 21st birthday party at - the Majestic the other evening. Dozens of friends and relations aired their best finery for the affair. • *i * m THE comings and goings of the last *■ few days include Mrs. Macarthy Reid, who has taken her smart self off to the Bay of Islands. * * * THE Stronach Patersons have turned * their backs on Wellington this week. The Grand National is the attraction, and Mrs.. C. M. Olliyier's pretty Christchurch home makes them welcome. *■ # * CTETHESCOPES and temperatures *"* are happily things of the past to Mrs. W. S. W. McGowan, who is making a good recoA r ery from a recent bout of illness. #* ' # MISS H. HARCOURT and Miss H. McKenzie are back from Gisborne, where they spent an enjoyable time as guests of Mrs.- P. Barker. * # # THE Navy League exceeded all previous efforts m the ball which was given m honor to our French visitors. It was one of the affairs of the season. Everyone was there from the Prime Minister downwards. The Majestic .housed this effort, which was nothing If not cheerful. Gay uniforms, and pretty frocks made a riot of color and most of the guests found it the hardest thing m the world to tear themselves away 7 in the early hours. * ' # # FLOWERS, flowers everywhere! The rooms simply breathed invitation! Autumn-tints, foliage, early spring