SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1928, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Mrs. J. H. McAnulty, of Otahuhu, was hostess to a progressive 500 evening and dance on Saturday, given in aid of the forthcoming bazaar. The winners were Mrs. Paton and Mr. House; consolation prizes to Mrs. Moore and Mr. Pollard. Among the players were: Mrs. Bennet, Mrs. Empen, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Seagar, Mrs. S. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. W. McAnulty, Mrs. F. McAneny, Mrs. Darby, Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Mrs. Scott, Mr. H. Empen, Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore, Mr. and Mrs. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Waddel, and many others.

A large number of young people were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. W. K. A. Stewart at a “Peach Blossom” party recently, at their residence, Dalkeith, Northcote, on the occasion of their daughter Jean’s birthday. Dancing and competitions were enjoyed, the winners being the Misses Lynn Court, Joyce Minns, Molly Lockie and Tremain and Messrs. Jim Atkinson and Bert Lea. The old time supper was the feature bf the evening, the large pink cake witi> nineteen candles amidst a setting of pink floral decorations and the many-coloured paper hats of the guests making a gay picture. The toast of the evening was proposed by Mr. Jim Atkinson and responded to by Mr. Keith Stewart, followed by a*toast to the host and hostess by Mr. Stuart Robertson. A very pleasant evening was concluded amidst the strains of Auld Lang Syne and the Frothblowers’ chorus. To receive her guests, Mrs. Steward wore a frock of black chenille on georgette, with jet; Miss Stewart, palest peach pink crepe de chine with lace; Miss Marjorie Stewart, turquoise blue georgette and silver lace; Mrs. Newman, navy silk maroqaiip Mrs. Bethwaite, black silk and lace; Mrs. Beare, henna crepe de chine with beige overdress; Mrs, Geo. Cadness, deep pink satiij and lace; Miss Tremain, powder blue shot silk; Miss Molly Heath, lavender georgette with Oriental trimming; Miss Phyllis Hall, lemon crepe de chine with silver; Miss Molly Lockie, flame satin with shawl; Miss Lynn Court, beautiful period frock of old rose shot taffeta; Miss Maisie Newman, palest pink frock with dainty lace overdress; Miss Sharpe, mauve crepe satin gown; Miss Doreen Sharpe, pale pink crepe de chine with embossed lace; Miss Ena Martin, flame taffeta with embroideries; Miss Joyce Edmonds, blue and silver shot taffeta; Miss Doris Haylock, dainty frock of midnight blue crepe de chine; Miss Betty Gribben, green and beige dress with appliques on skirt; Miss Edith Hubbert, flame crepe de ehine with inset motifs of lace; Miss Joyce Minns, deep folue velvet frock with front of figured silk; Miss Mavis Herrick, apricot taffeta with overskirt of net.

The Bayswater-Belmont Ratepayers’ Association, combined with the Bays-water-Belmont Women’s Society gave a social evening on Saturday last, at which Mr. O. Moller was the guest of honour, as retiring president of the association. Mr. Blampiech the present president, gave an address. Mr. Moller was presented on behalf of the association with a handsome silver rose bowl as* a token of appreciation for the work ne had done. In reply, Mr. Moller thanked them for the nice things they had said, •nd for their gifts, which, he said, “he could not accept as a personal gift, but only as one of a team of workers who had always done their best for Bayswater.” He also mentioned the help ?iven them in any or every undertaking hy the Women’s Society with Mrs. F. E. If- Gaudin as its president. The evening’s entertainment was in cabaret form, *>th a little dancing and a musical programme during supper. Those contributing were: Songs. Miss Gower, Mrs. Blackwell and Miss Foster; duets, Miss Foster and Miss Orchard; accompaniments, Miss Greville, Miss Davis and •r. Turner, who also played for the «nces. Mr. H. Greville gave the toast o* the Women’s Society, to which Mrs. Gaudin replied. Members of the committee present were: Mrs. F. E. N. G*udin, who wore a cream lace dress oTer apricot crepe de chine; Mrs. Ink?'*r> black marocain; Mrs. A. Gyde, ntown brocaded satin; Mrs. B. Smith. Nack georgette; Mrs. W. M. White, n* v y silk and gold lace; Mrs. Rabbidge, almond silk and black shawl; Mrs. vNlinscm, blue shot taffeta; Mrs. W. G. *homas, navy aceordian pleated crepe de ne; Mrs. Carr, Indian red georgette, wystal beading. Others present were: Ms Moller, eau de nil satin; and Mrs. «• Lidgard, Mrs. Easson, Mrs. Deacon, j* rs - Francis, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Edwards, Caudry, Mrs. and Miss E. Cooper ''Wellington), Mrs. Fortzer, Mrs. Pres- . wn-Thomas, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. J. JJW'ay, Mrs. J. R. Williamson, Mrs. j* r d, Miss M. Ward. Mrs. W. Greville, p • H. Greville, Miss Greville, Mrs. ® W ®ll, Mrs. Rambaud, Miss Pratt, Mrs. j£°®Pson, Mrs. Waddell, Mrs. Brown, p ' R- White, Miss Isemonger, Mrs. ywood, Mrs. Blampied, Miss Dick, . rs - Rule, Miss V. Smith, Mrs. Locke, D**’, Lock, Miss Kentoul, Mrs. ’j ß^* SWor th, sen., Mrs. Corlett, Mrs. rB. Hawks worth, jun. and Mrs.

A party was held in St. Barnabas Hall, Mount Eden, by Mr and Mrs. C. E. Rae, to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Miss K. Rae. The hall and supper room was tastefully decorated with streamers of blue and gold. The music was supplied by Miss Judd’s orchestra.. Games and items were interspersed with dancing. The toast of the evening was proposed by her father, who also presented her with a gold key. Those present were: Mesdames Rae, Keesing, Goddard, Catley, Lathrope, Bowen, Thain, Judd, Smith, Hedley, Graham, Nicholson, Wright, Misses K. Rae, M. Rae, McDonald, D. Bowen, E. Bowen, Alison, Keesing, Whitnail-Smith, Kilgour, Judd, James, R. James, Hunter, Dickeson and Stark.

The King’s Theatre, Thames, was the scene of a brilliant spectacle on Tuesday evening, when a citizens’ ball was held with the object of providing funds to complete the lighting of the Thames War Memorial, and also assisting the motor reel fund of the Thames Fire Brigade. An energetic committee, headed by Messrs. W. B. Teasdale and A. E. Court, assisted by the members of the Fire Brigade, had carried out an effective decorative scheme of pink and blue in an artistic design. The decorations were the subject of many complimentary comments. A large orchestra, under the baton of Mr. J. Buchan, provided the dance music. Supper was served in St. James’ Hall, the colour scheme of the tables being arranged most tastefully by Miss Watt. The tables were replete with sweets, trifles and savouries, for which a committee, consisting of Mesdames Bongard, McCullough, Grubb, Watson, Hayward, Rockley, Pratt and Paterson were responsible. There was a large number of visitors from Paeroa, Thames Valley and Hauraki Plains, and the function was an unqualified success.

A party was given on Saturday evening by Misses V. and Z. Derham, at their home, Lower Symonds Street. The supper room was beautifully decorated witfy bowls of Iceland poppies, while the dance room presented a gay appearance with multi-coloured streamers and balloons. Between dances musical items were rendered by Miss Thelma Duffin, Mr. J. McLaren and Mr. W. Harris. Miss V. Derham wore a dainty bouffant frock of turquoise blue taffeta with large salmon flounce on the shoulder. Miss Z. Derham was attired in shell pink taffeta, hand embroidered The guests included:—Mrs. A. Duffin, rust crepe de chine with chenille shawl of tomato shade; Mrs. P. Gallagher, lemon satin with frilled georgette skirt; Miss G. Shirley, gold taffeta with appliqued flowers; Miss C. Johnston, peach georgette, flame sash and posy; Miss T. Duffin, sunkist shot taffeta and silver lace; Miss M. Taylor, salmon pink taffeta and gold lace; Miss T. Johnston, tomato georgette encrusted in silver; Miss M. Goldsboro, black ring velvet; Miss P. Huston, flame georgette and gold lace; Miss M. Johnston, pompadour blue crepe fleuri; Miss A. Thomas, lime taffeta, net frilled skirt; Miss M. Coupland, reseda green taffeta; Miss E. Finer, cyclamen georgette and silver; Miss C. Wood, jade green georgette, petalled skirt. Miss A. Coupland, apricot georgette and taffeta; Miss D. Thomas, Alice blue georgette over apricot; Miss R. Walsh, black lace; Messrs. B. Derham. G. McLaren. J. McLaren, P. Coltman. J. Powell, R. Connolly, J. Colledge; S. Massam, J. Peacock, C. Finer, S. Colebourne, G. Colledge, F. Coupland. W. Edwards, W. Lawson, W. Harris, A. Hart, S. Tremain, J. Colebrook and N. Grace.

A very pleasant evening was spent last week at the rooms of the New Zealand League of Penwomen. Miss Olive Mercer, one of the New Zealand delegates to the National Conference of Women at Honolulu, representing the women writers of New Zealand, -read her paper on this interesting subject and said that Miss Jessie Macky could be termed New Zealand’s pioneer writer. She also touched upon the genius of the late Katherine Mansfield. Jane Mander, she considered to be the most outstanding success as a New Zealand writer, although her crude realism did not appeal to everybody. Mr. A. E. Mulgan addressed the members upon the subject of “Criticism in Special Relation to Newspaper Work.” Mr. Mulgan said the common idea of criticism was faultfinding, but merely picking holes was not true criticism; the critic then became no more than a censor. Criticism was more than that—it was interpretation. It was very easy to criticise; a knowledge of the subject could not be insisted upon. The consequence was that hard things had been said of critics. To quote Bernard Shaw: “Those who can, do; that who can’t, teach.” The great critic was very rare, rarer even than the great poet. The principle of criticism was to know your subject and approach it in a humble frame of mind. The speaker touched upon criticism of art, drama and music. In conclusion, Mr. Mulgan quoted Mr. Asquith on the greatness of criticism, “Find out the good, bring author and public together, recall the wandering crowd to beauty and greatness.” Mr. Mulgan was warmly thanked for his interesting lecture by Mrs. Stuart Boyd, and by the convener, Mrs. Ryburn.