SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 225, 22 September 1928, Page 18

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A surprise party was given to Mrs. Marshall, of Victoria Road, Birkdale, on Tuesday evening. Musical items were rendered by Miss Alice Marshall, pianoforte solos- and songs by Messrs. J. Smith, I. Kelly, and Miss Waters, piano solo by Mrs. Kelly, saxophone and violin solos by Messrs. Joll and Anderson. The orehestra, led by Mrs. L. Kelly, rendered excellent music. After an enjoyablo evening . the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought the evening to a close.

An interesting talk upon his travels in India was given by Mr. J. A. Peacock at the Lyceum Club on Thursday evening, when the Camera .Circle held an open evening. Mrs. W. H. Parkes presided. The talk was made very attractive by a number of screened photographs. Speaking of India as a country, Mr. Peacock said he did not consider India a beautiful country. It wic; toot arid and monotonous, but of its arts and crafts and architecture he spoke very highly. From Ihdia Mr. Peacock took his audience to Burma, and from Burma to Europe. The lecture waa much appreciated by all, and supper brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

A gift afternodli In lid of the forthcoming bazaar te&f Kingsland Methodist by Mrs. L. E. Rhodes, Onslow Road, when a very pleasant time was' spent. The rooms were gay with bowls of daffodils and Iceland poppies. ; Delightful contralto solos were rendered by Miss Nellie Lingard, and Mri.. Byland contributed elocutionary Item*; ' Miss Winifred Rhodes also gave a pianoforte solo and the Rev. T. H. B. Woolloxall gave an enjoyable humorous reading. Two novel competitions created much Interest, the S rises being won by Mrs. J. Kayes and Irs. Rylafid.; . '• t \ * t • Last evening Mr. J. ft' Montague gave an address, to the,literary circle of the Lyceum (flub, hiifr; subject being "An Hour With Shakespeare." There was a good attendance, and Mr. Montague, who is always a breefty and entertaining speaker, delighted hit" .audience from first to last by his, close and intimate knowledge of the eubjeet in hand. He is an enthusiast, who knows his subject thoroughly, and his "delivery of the numerous excerpts, chosen were listened to with rapt At the conclusion of the addrees a cordial vote of thanks and appreciation,was carried by acclamation. ' j »'** \

# " • #* • • A delightful brjtdgejand tennis party waa given* by Mre. Mk As Martin on Thursday afternoon Jm> a farewell to Mrs. 0. XL Mclotofll/ who* is shortly leaving for England: Mts. Martin wore n frock of ]m« j-Jb«im. -crept de ehfney Miss Sybil Martin'was In larkspur blue crepe de ckjnf h»it, and Mfi. Mcintosh wore- a jumper suit in beige and green,;' with bat to 'tone. Amongst those who,.were present were: Mrs. T. S. IP. Ewen,.Mrs. C. V. Houghton,? Mm. Mrs. Clutha Mackcnsie,* Mrs. mjMjfy* Mrs. Howard Richmond.TMrs. K.iHanna, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. ,E..: AnßerHdii, "Mrs. S. Upton, Mrs. H. E/. Vaile, UnJC. % Lawford, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. J*w. Henry, Mrs. Kingston, Mrs. H. Fvaten, Mrs. Handyside, Kirker, Mrs., •T. B. Maefarlamv Mrs. Brander, Mrs. Parkes, Mrs. P. Hanna, Mrs. Upflll, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. W. B. Colbeck, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs- I). Carter, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Spedding. Mrs. Gorrie, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. P. Upton.oMrs. MaeKay Grant, Mrs. *?&& mt * n ' Mi " TeW>l^ • • •

A meeting of too qjyic League was held in thc^Pr.seilla- ; Tea Rooms on Thursday, when the necessity of havina the rest room opened on Sundays, as so many women would find it a convenience was discussed, and that the Railway Department should be reminded that liquid soap and paper towels should be placed on the trains as being more sanitary than the ■ present arrwgement. The league discussed Professor Knight's lecture on "Town Planning." in which he advocated small flits. 1 This matter of municipal flats was first brought before ' the City Council by the Civic League last year. The pure food campaign was discussed, and the use of preservatives in fish and meat,.especially th 3 use.of formaldehyde was. strongly condemned as having proved injurious to health. A report from one of Auckland's leading physicians gave the opinion that the use of boric acid for a long period in small quantities often led to grave injury to health. This has also been confirmed by tome of England's leading doctors. The state of the Parn*H arid Richmond Road Schools as being old and unfit for use was brought forward by a member, who urged that the size of the classes, should be reduced to 35, and that no nipreatudents should be taken on at the Training College until positions had been found for those who have finished their train* tag and are waiting for positions.

A jolly entertainment was provided for dancing enthusiasts at Manurewa on Wednesday evening, when a. successful gala dance was held in the local theatre. There was a fair attendance of young people, visitors from the city and surrounding suburbs predominating. The theatre was attractively decorated with coloured streamers and greenery, while the dancing floor was. in excellent condition. Popular music was supplied by Darby's orchestral Paper hats of a large variety of, colour, shape and size, contributed to the carnival was apparent throughout the evening. The success of the entertainment was a credit _ to the organisation work under the direction of Miss Juckes,, and will result in a substantial contribution to the funds of the Country queen (Miss. Marie Darby) 4 in connection with the current, Catholic queen caraival.'Amongst those present were: Mre. <Druce, black georgette; Mrs. £. H. Field* cyclamen and silver lace .frock; M- Friedlander, eea green charmeuse; Mrs. A. G. Mabee; Kingsford Smith blue and posies; Mrt. Jack Haydon, kingfisher blue georgette, silver »nd pearl trimmings; Miss M. Darby, pale green brocade satin, ecVu lace; Miss M. Juckes, silver tissue; Miss Clarice Pope, cyclamen lame and.taffeta; Miss-Cj Fltxpatrick, pale blue silk; Mies Q. Kimber, black satin, lace overdress and silver beaded trimmings; Miss K. Noble, green georgette and silver lace; Miss Kathleen Marmont, larkspur blue taffeta trimmed,, with silver lace; Miss I. Franklin, Tasman blue and gold tissue; Miss Aimee Clapham, salmon*. pink shot taffeta; Miss V. Pope, pink taffeta and wrap cape; Miss Doris Snappard, Chinese blue satin, silver lace trimmings; Miss E. Lloyd Fenton, scarlet georgette.

A .bridge party was given by Mrs. Thomas, of Onehunga, last evening. The lounge and. drawing rooms had large bowls and crystal pardinieres of purple and gold iris. and. double daffodils. The hostess received the guests in black georgette wotked in silver. Among the guests were: Dr. Thomas, fir. and Mrs. Coldicutt, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. Griffen, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Duthie.

'The Tamaki United Association Foot-; ball Club held their annual ball in the Peerless Hall, St. Helier's Bay, on Thursday evening. The hall was prettily decorated , In white streamers and coloured balloons, and the music was by Glyde Hdwley'a Orchestra.; During the evening an exhibition of the black bottom was given by Mr. Clyde Howley. About 400 guests were present. Among those - present were; -Mrs. Diamond, navy blue crepe de chine; Mrs. White, black crepe de chine; Mrs. Norris, navy, blue ray de Chine;, Mr*. Watson, pink; Airs. Kretschmar, palo blue crepe de'chine and lace, afrd pink under-dress; Miss B. Hoyte, black crepe de chino; Miss Tomlinson, russet georgette and black shawl; Miss Watson, white georgette,; With Jtinsel and tinsel shawl; Miss Reeves, orange georgette and gold lace; Miss G. Hoyte, green georgette and tinsel; Miss Lauder, coral pink georgette and gold! lace and pink shawl; Miss, K. Mullane, mauve taffeta and silver lice; Miss ft. Mullane, gold taffeta and rosettes; Miss G. Lowe, pale green crepe de chine andblack embroidered shawl; Miss K Simons, mauve crepe de chine trimtnel with silver; Miss A. Evans, rose satin and gold lace; Miss D. Diamond, chenille velvet and mauve shawl; Miss E. Catter,> maroon crepe de chine; Miss I. Andrews,' pale green crepe de chine; Miss N". Keely, black velvet, vieux rose shawl; Miss I. Crewther, pink crepe de chine, hand embroidered; Miss M. Hutton, pale pink crepe de chine; Miss I. McKenzie, chenille georgette; Miss S. Walker, gold lace over green silk; Miss E. Walker, green georgette over silk; Miss G. Brown, blue crepe de chine; Miss F. Norris, salmon Pink silk georgette and velvet; Miss O. MUs M ESS? e eor ? ette and shawl; Ms. E SS*L S ' £f een Velvet and * w '« Sovi?; " I,th ' Wu*4«|f*ta; Miss-P.! lf£ A tin Bel * nd georgette;! .* i*? ot £ g ' R ftlmon : %rnk silk eeorffc^AWd&'K •Uk!and?old ia.ee, juisb M. Goldsbro', mauve crene de tn?^' M PWd laneta, miss J,. Jenkins, blue crene/ da chine; Miss M. Smith, fuchsfc taffeta* Mis. V Harris, cream' lac. j£ck; M& ?:« J w blue taffeta; Miss K,McGilL*reen Miss V.Welch, black lacfanS redSder'dress; Miss E. Porter, mauve crepe de : Ftaffeta; Miss O. St. Clai7, blue georgette L and lace; Miss M. Wilson, cerise S*v gette; Misa M. White, white fceorgetlj 'Miss J. Appleyard, black silk and shawl.

The Birkdale Social Club held a whist dive in the public hall on Thursday. The prize- winners were: Ladies, Mrs. Bishop 1, Mrs. Norton 2. Gentlemen, Mr. Eckhoff 1, Mr. Jull 2.

An afternoon tea was given at the Pen women's . Club; yesterday for Mrs. Victor Macky. Many beautiful bouquets were presented to Mrs. Macky, and expression sof regret Were made at her resignation from-the position of secretary. She still is one of-the vice-presi-dents. president, Mrs. Stuart Boyd, spoke in eulogistic terms of the high capabilities of their guest. The hon. secretarial work will be done by Mrs. BosWeil. During the afternoon Miss Olive Mercer gave an interesting talk on her experiences at the recent Pan-Pacific Conference, and showed photographs of the delegates and scenes.

The staff of the National Bank of New Zealand held a dance last evening in the Power Boat Hall, Quay Street, to farewell Miss Billie Bees, who is leaving shortly to reside in Taranaki. During the evening Mr. R. Dibble, on behalf of the staff, wished Miss Rees prosperity for the future and conveyed their regrets at her departure, those present singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." Between dances items were given by the following:—Misses Reynolds, Weston, Coleman and Messrs. Gallagher, Oxford and Brown. The hall decorations were coloured streamers, Japanese lanterns and arum lilies. Miss Rees wore a frock of black lace with a gold shawl; Mrs. L. Sarten, powder pink brocade; Mre. Taylor, white satin and silver tissue; Mrs. Henriksen, Wedgwood crepe de chine; Mrs. C. Smith, red velvet and taffeta; Mrs.

Jansen, lime- taffeta; Mrs, Ingram, mauve beaded georgette; Mrs. M. Wright, rose sequined crep de chine; Mrs. E. Wright, cornflower georgette and ecru lace; Mrs. E. Weston, orange taffeta; Mrs. "I. Weston, mauve shot taffeta; Miss Kathleen Brown, pink petalled taffeta; Miss I. Jennings, blue taffeta; Miss Coleman, blue crepe de chine; Miss A. Da vies, rose pink georgette; Miss Truman, black velvet; Miss E. Hitchings, blue taffeta; Miss Glover, period frock of rose lace; Miss MeHattle, emerald green crepe de chine; Miss E. McNeil, Jade gf een crepe de chine; Miss Downes, petunia beaded georgette) Mlbs J. Reynolds, apricot brocaded crepe de chine; Miss J. Parvin, flame georgette; Mist Foreman, shaded blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Jennings, red velvet.

tissue with bandeau to match, and carried bouquets of autumn colours. Little Betty Guthrie made a dainty flower girl, wearing a frock of wedgwood blue and silver 'taffeta. Mr. H. Donaldson fulfilled the duties of best man, while Mr. A. Donaldson was groomsman. Miss M. Craig presided at tha organ, while a large choir participated in the singing. After the ceremony, over seventy guests adjourned to the Parish Hall, where a reception was held, Mrs. Donaldson receiving her guests in a dress of French nude bouclette and hat to tone. The Rev. Roseveare presided, assisted by Mr. W. Carrol, local Presbyterian leader. The usual toasts were honoured, after Which a number of items were given by the Manurewa Choral Party. Solos were contributed by Miss'P. Allport and Mr. H. Donaldson, and recitations by Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Holdswotth. Dancing was enjoyed till midnight, popular music being supplied by Messrs. A. and J. Donaldson. The hall was attractively decorated with pink streamers and greenery, a huge wedding bell being suspended over the bridal table.