The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 24239, 24 September 1940, Page 7

The Social Round

The lady editor will be pleased to receive for publication in “The Social Round” each day items 0? social or personal news. Such items Should be sent in promptly and should be fully authenticated. Engagement riotiees must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

The engagement is announced of Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Sproull, Saddle Hill, Dunedin, and Frederick, only son of Mr and Mrs F. Johnson, Ythan street, Invercargill. Miss Ruth Lush, Don street, spent the week-end at Roxburgh, Central Otago.

Miss E. Gorrie, Fairfax,' has been the guest of Mrs B. Gorrie, Clifden.

Miss Nola Gardner, Otara, was the guest of Mrs J. A. Lush, Don street, for the week-end. Mrs Ivon V. Wilson, Duke street, returned at the week-end from a holiday at Queenstown.

Miss M. Malden, Canterbury, who has been the guest of Mrs J. G. Macdonald, Don street, returned north by Sunday night’s express. Miss Helen Black, chief lady physical welfare officer of the Department of Internal Affairs, arrived in Invercargill by the midday express yesterday and will leave for Dunedin this afternoon. Miss M. M. Watsoh, who has been a member of the teaching staff of the Gore High School for the last 18 months, has been appointed to a position on the staff of the Palmerston North Technical High School. Members of the Southland High School Old Girls’ Association are reminded of the trump whist evening to be held in the Southland Women’s Club at 7.45 p.m. on Wednesday, and are asked to advise the secretary how many friends they intend taking.

Recent hostesses in honour of Miss Ray Kingsland, whose marriage to Pilot Officer J. F. Carrick takes place next Saturday, include Mrs Norman Melvin, Louisa street, who gave a kitchen afternoon, ana Mrs J. Brown, Miller street, who entertained a number of guests at a gift afternoon. In appreciation of her long and faithful service both to the hospital and to the district of North Taranaki, the Taranaki Hospital Board, presented Miss B. A. Campbell with a cheque for £2OO on the occasion of her retirement from the position of matron of the New Plymouth Hospital.

An Auckland girl who once bribed two Russian pilots witl a solid meal to let her make a parachute jump from their aeroplane is now on her way to Calcutta to be married. She is Miss Leona Whitney, daughter of Captain Asa Whitney and Mrs Whitney, formerly of Auckland and now of England, and her fiance is Major-General Cecil Heydeman, M.C., of London. Miss Whitney is one of five musical sisters. She took part in Auckland choral concerts when she was fourteen and

specialized in playing the harp. She studied in Brussels, and also played professionally in London. Her parachute jump took place when she was travelling in Russia and had chartered an aeroplane for three days. Previously her request to jump had had little success. At a hotel, however, she ordered an excellent dinner for three, and found that her request to jump was granted the following day.

WEDDING

KENDERDINE-McILWRICK

The wedding took place at the Winton Presbyterian Church, recently, of Marjorie Helen, youngest daughter of Mr J. G. Mcllwrick, “The Clendrie,” Winton, and the late Mrs Mcllwrick, and Ronald Max, second son of Mrs E. M. Kenderdine, “Kia Ora,” Elsthorpe, Hawke’s Bay, and the late Mr Kenderdine. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Newlands, Mr W. Wilson played the wedding music and Mrs A. Holden (Mossburn) sang during the signing of the register. The church was decorated with scarlet japonica, narcissi and blossom. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of magnolia satin riche and lace.

The bride was attended by her cousin, Mrs Caughey (Lochiel) as matron of honour, and Miss Jessie Wood (Dunedin) as bridesmaid. They wore twin frocks of honey coloured taffetas with quilted hemlines and boleros. James Paterson, nephew of the bride, was page boy. He wore a honey coloured smocked satin blouse, scarlet trousers and shoes. Mr Ronald Mcllwrick and Mr W. Caughey were best man and, groomsman respectively. The reception was held at the Masonic Hall, Winton, where Miss M. Mcllwrick assisted by Mrs J. W. Paterson, received the guests. For travelling the bride wore a Country Life three-piece suit in burnt ash and teal with accessories to tone. Before her marriage the bride received gifts from the Mossbum school children, the Mossbum Basketball Club and the Mossbum residents. She was entertained at a morning tea party by Mrs A. G. Wilson and Miss J. Wood, at an evening by Mrs W. Caughey and Miss R. Hamilton, and at an afternoon by Mrs L. Dalzell and Mrs I. Mcllwrick. Mr and Mrs R. M. Kenderdine will live at Lochiel.

FAREWELL FUNCTION AT MORTON MAINS

Mrs E. Tobin, who has sold her farm after 40 years’ residence in the district, was recently bidden farewell in the Morton Mains hall. Music was supplied by Mrs Halliday and Messrs F. Kerr and T. Smith. Mr J. B. Falconer was master of ceremonies. A song was sung by Mr A. McFadyen. Mr J. Kerr, on behalf of the residents of the district, asked Mrs Tobin to accept a rug, and wished her a happy retirement. Mr J. B. Falconer also spoke. A presentation of a fountain pen was made to Miss H. Tobin and a set of military brushes to Mr J. Tobin. Mr J. Tobin and Mr Bedwell replied.