SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 230, 28 September 1928, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

-Mr?. 11. Crowther, of Cambridge, gave a small afternoon tea on Wednesday. 'I ho drawing room win bright with scarlet, and blue anemones and rhododendrons. Those present were: Meedames Bnrkland, C. Meredith, B. Buttle (Auckland), 11. Gorrie (Auckland), R. Wilson, F. Taylor, W. Rush, J. Cox, Jennings, W. S. Williams, Misses K. Bewes (Auck--lii nd) and M. Taylor.

Mrs. W. Blander gave a charming 'iridic party yesterday afternoon, the quests of honour being Mrs. P. Hanna

;■ nd Mrs. G. D. Mcintosh. The rooms \srre beautifully arranged in inulti-col-nured spring flowers. Among the quests were: Mrs. Tweed, Mrs. VV. Colbeck, Mis. Warwick Wilson. Mrs. Banaks, Mrs. Mci vyn Reed, Mrs. Cook. Mrs. H. Mow--I'i .iy. Mrs. Borrie. Mrs. Ra :n3ay, Mrs. A. .Martin, Mrs. X. Hanna, Mrs. S. George. Mrs. I'. Hanna, Mrs. L. Horricks, Mrs. < I'Riordan, Mrs. A. Rhind, Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. X. Abbott. Mrs. E. If. Longsdun, Miss Marion Macf. i rla ne.

Xumerous bridge parties are being Lrivon for Miss Sybil Martin, whose mar. i i;iltc takes place next month. Miss i ivda Rathbone gave a daintily arranged and very bright one. on Wed-lir-day evening. Among the guests were: Mrs. L. Ludbroock, Mrs. M. Bull, Mr.-. H. Wilson, Mrs. Mervyn Reed, Mrs. Williams, Miss M. Russell, Miss J. Lawf"i(l. Miss X*. Didsbury, Miss V. Jackson, .Mi-- X. Colbeck, Miss M. Guy, Miss £. Lloyd, Miss M. Vaile, Miss X. Ilanna. Miss D. Porter, Miss M. Forsyth, Miss Eileen Myers, Miss Meg Kissling, Miss L. Waller, Miss M. Jackson, Miss E. Russell. Miss M. Stewart, Miss M. Maefa rhino, Miss Roberton, Miss F. Egerton, Mi-s Russell. Miss Rathbone wore a pastel embossed georgette shading into the deepest pink.

An enjoyable afternoon wa9 spent at St. Colu m ba'3 Church Hall, Surrey ( lescent, on Wednesday, when the J-ailies' Guild gave a gift afternoon for t lie benefit of the sale of work to be held early in October. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion and (lie guests were welcomed by the president, Mrs. Hawkey. A competition among the large number present was won by Mrs. Pettybridge. Songs were rendered by Mrs. Baker and Miss Mona Lewis, Miss Leesp, and Miss Rita Lewis being the accompanists. Miss Jean Douglas gave a recitation, and after refreshments had been served, Mrs. Hawkey thanked most cordially all those present for the large number of gifts received.

A popular social and dance was held in the Manurewa Public Hall on Thursday evening, the large number present including many visitors from surrounding districts. Dancing was enjoyed till midnight, excellent music being pro■v ided by Mr. and Mrs. Kiddell and Mr. H. Gibbs. Several pretty dance numbers were contributed by the following juvenile artists:—Miss Isla Dulihanty, I.'ussian dance; Miss Velma Heaven, (•lug waltz; Misses Dulihanty and Heaven, dance duo. Humorous recitations were given by Miss Connie Gilbertson and Miss Hope Dulihanty. Keenly contested competitions resulted in the prizes being awarded to Mrs. i'eguero. Mr. D. Peebles, and Mr. Kiddell. Light refreshments completed a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The entertainment was organised by Madam Aileen Frost and the committee on bciialt of the Town Queen (Miss Helen Marshall 1 in connection with the current < a t!). die Queen ea rni val.

The Tciuno-o of the L.vccum Club linked very ;i t! r.iet ive yesterday afterno. in, when ;i ho-.ti---.es' afternoon was lieM ti> welcome new members. The I"' -1; — s were: Arr~. 15. Buttle, .Mrs. Hivid I.atlmer ami Mrs. C. Warren. Tile t.Mie tt,is pN-.i-untlv par-ed with mu.-ie mikl talk, an>l later in the afternonn -Mi-- M«-(V.ikin.l:i!,' -ave a short addie,--. M:--; ,\la Anderson sang ' i i-11 T.ill !aby and Mrs. Ij. Mnrrjuet r' 11 " pi.inoidife >-,dos. Speaking of the ( In!, life of women in America, Miss Mo- ( • k ■ ■.<!,! :e w i - :pre.--ed with their eftiAmerican women seemed to find 1 inn' lor out-ide work. The labour -,1\ iiiLT d>'\ iie- in that country hi• 1 ii" doubt n great deal to do with '■hi-, and al.-o tiie -ervant problem was li"f .-lieh a |• r• i ■ 1 eni, but a lot must be said for tie- Au-tralian and New Zea--I■l nd women who worked hard in their li--me- and -till were able to interest t. ■ ■ 'n-c 1 ve- in wider .-phi-res. "Wnnuin." -.nd in" -Maker. ■"-•and- for the morals :n 'I ;di•.ll - of a ration. Manhood thinks f ■■. and c oii-eijiient ly throws on her a : -po:i-:oi;iLy. She has not only to If swe"t and charming, but she has 10 do a rrood percentage of thinking also. - ' Mi-s Mel nrkindale said further that the piiwth of the human race depended ii "in the throwing off of old ideas and p"i-t it ioiiJ. Ilere. youth could assist, ». ' '>■ 1 down to tradition ■ • • ■ i ■_' ' o .I'-i ipt new idea.-, "'■e "I tl.-il.k- to t'.ie -jieaker was I. I o-<"l b\ Mr- "• 11. Parkes and a ii bi'lablfl after: • n tea concluded a I

A very jolly party was given to a large number of young people by Mr. and Mrs. Rosenfeldt at their residence, Devonport, on Wednesday evening. The reception rooms were beautifully decorated in streamers and spring blooms. Excellent music for dancing was provided by Mr. Ryan's jazz hand. Interspersed with the dances were games and competitions, after which a dainty supper was served. Mrs. Rosenfeldt received the guests in old gold and floral georgette. She was ably assisted by Miss Marjorie Rosenfeldt, wearing ivory georgette over pale pink crepe de chine, and Miss Dorothy Rosenfeldt in a black and gold frock, with shoulder spray of daffodils. Amongst tlio guests were: Mrs. Shaw, black lace and fac-onne; Miss G. Maxwell, sky blue taffeta; Miss M. Kenning, green beaded georgette; Miss C. Porter, shell pink taffeta; Miss Ryan, dove grey beaded georgette; Miss M. Goodwin, flame satin and gold lame; Miss Jean Munn, lilac crepe de chine, with sequins; Miss I. Spraggon, green georgette, beaded in silver; Miss M. Shaw, black and silver georgette with shawl to match; Miss Ryan, salmon satin with diamante; Miss R. Bodger, emerald green georgette with diamante; Miss Valda Horning, pink crepe de chine and Spanish shawl.

A delightful bridge party was held at the Grand Hotel yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. Sydney Myer, of Melbourne, entertained a number of guests. The lounge was prettily arranged in mauve and pink sweet peas. The hostess wore a frock of black satin marocain embroidered in coloured chenille and steel fringe; Mrs. Ernest Davis, ceil blue crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs. George Hutchison, black souple satin, rose and tinsel juniper; Mrs. P. A. Herman, black marli satin, with wide beaded embroideries of coloured and crystal roses, black and gold hat; Mrs. McCoy, black panne velvet gown, figured chenille coat, Burgundy hat; Mrs. Murdoch Smith, blue and figured crepe de chine with fawn and blue felt cloche hat; Mrs. Hanson Abel, angora and crepe flenri pleated frock, with rainbow shaded bands; Mrs. C. Owen, terracotta silk worked in gold thread; Mrs. W. Watkin, cherry and navy silk crepe de chine, cherry hat; Mrs. D. Scott, black silk crepe embroidered in gold, cerise hat; Mrs. Kronfeld, black marocain, velvet coat, satin hat; Mrs. C. Phillips, navy blue and mole crepe de chine suit, black felt hat; Mrs. S. Caro, black satin worked in Oriental silks; Mrs. Bob Keesing, fawn tailored suit, felt hat to tone; Miss B. Sharman, black satin with white chiffon jumper and lacquer red bands.

J ' Xumerous streamers looped from side to side of the room and bowls of flowers, made the Symondsville Cabaret very bright last evening, when the staff of Messrs. John Burns and Company, Ltd., held a most successful dance. There was a good attendance, and things went with a swing from start to finish. Among those who were present were: Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, who wore a frock of black georgette with shawl embroidered in white; Mrs. Spicer, submarine crepe de chine; Mrs. Thode, black georgette with cerise shawl: Mrs. Guv. black georgette with cream shawl; Mrs. Pearson, blue velvet frock: Mrs. Hough, black georgette; Mrs. Gimblett, black chiffon; Mrs. Wilson, cream georgette, beaded; Miss M. Ferguson, larkspur blue georgette, with hpm of ostrich feather trimming; Miss M. St ewart. palest pink georgette with black georgette hem; Miss Addlington, briquo red pleated crepe de chine; Miss Robinson, gold crepe de chine and amethyst shawl; Miss Hamilton, eau de nil crope de chine; Miss McMaster. apricot taffeta; Miss Ross, palest green georgette; Miss Roseman, mauve diamante and georgette; Miss Pio-gott. black taffeta: Miss Rickard. green taffeta: Miss I). Behan. blue georgette and taffeta: Miss Cook, pale pink and mauve taffeta: Miss Hoskins. black georgette; Miss P. Miller, orange velvet; Miss Lawson, gold lace frock: Miss Hutchinson, jade green georgette; Miss Clow, palest pink georgette; Miss Hatch, seagreen taffeta; Miss Servire, frock of delphinium blue satin; Miss m! Ballantine, jade green satin: Miss Davis shrill green georgette; Miss Daniels', sedge taffeta : Mi-s Morton, blue taffeta; , Mi.ss M. Clayton, jade georgette with silver trimmings; Miss D. Peters, shaded 'green georgette; Miss N. Carpenter, figured lame and palest pink georgette,

A very enjoyable evening was spent last night at the home of Mrs. F. Prosser, Queen' 3 Parade, Devonport, when the guests were entertained at "Flag Euchre." Mrs. Prosser, who were wine coloured panne velvet and georgette, with diamante, received her guests in the lounge, which was gay with bowls of anemones and ranunculus. The large drawing-room with its pretty scheme of soft-toned lighting, was used as the card-room. Prizes were won bv Mrs. J. T. Harty, Mrs. Bartley, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Y. W. Lowe, and Mrs. Little, Miss R. Harty and Capt. Gill. The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Prosser. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Fraer, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bartley, Mr. and Mrs. R. Airev, Mr. and Mrs. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Muirliead, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. McDougall, Mr. and Airs. Lowe, Air. and Airs. Carter, Mr. and Airs. E. J. Penrose. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram!, Airs. F. Burgess, Airs. A. .T. Little, Mrs. Saunders, Airs. W. Cotes, Airs. F. Alason, Airs. J. Ilarty (president of the club). Airs. Spinley, Airs. E. Cooper, Aliss R. Harty, Miss S. Harty, Aliss K. Harty, Aliss Iris Wilde, Aliss K. Keil. Mr. D. R. Salmon, Capt. Gill and Air. R. Crow.

The members of the Onehunga Tennis Club held a cheery dance at the Click Clack Cabaret last evening. Dancing to excellent music was enjoyed. Among those present were: Mrs. Malcolm Robb, who wore a frock of leaf green georgetto with deep hem of cream lace; Mrs. Percy Harrison, rose georgette and gold laee; Mrs. Jack Harrison, black lace frock; Miss V. McCreagh, gold lace frock and deep rose shawl; Miss G. Parr, amethyst taffeta; Miss Coates, black georgette; Miss Hayden, black georgette with embroidered shawl; Miss Peet, palest pink georgette and sequin trimming; Miss R. Warren, cream frock with beaten silver embroideries; Miss J. Foote, pale pink georgette and silver; Miss H. Knutsford, saracen red georgette and crystal; Miss G. Warnock, cyclamen fringed frock; Mrs. H. King, moonlight blue georgette and lace; Mi.ss F. War-, neck. green taffeta : Miss Campbell, flame velvet frock; Mrs. Bailey primrose georgette; Miss Maxwell, electric blue ring velvet; Miss Gallagher, black velvet and gold lace; Miss Foley, red georgette; Miss Warren, frock of opalescent sequins; Miss Hadon, black georgette with floral shawl.

The Manurewa Lodge of the Manchester Unity Odd Fellows held its seventh annual ball in the local theatre last evening, the function being a splendid success. Visitors were present from Franklin, Otahuliu, Parnell, Remuera atid many other surrounding lodges, also the district officers. The large theatre was beautifully decorated. The musicians were under the direction of Miss Pope (Takanini) and their efforts were greatly appreciated. During an interval in the dancing a number of popular Maori songs were contributed by Mr. Warbrick, accompanied by Miss E. L. Fenton. The grand march was led by Bro. W. Bell, X.G.. with Sister L. Lupton. Amongst those present were: Mrs. G. Sheldon, wearing bordered rose crepe de chine and shoulder posy; Mrs. A. Davies, pink crepe de chine and silver; Mrs. Kilduff, powder blue georgette and shoulder posy; Mrs. J. Ilotham, blue marocain and silver lace, black shawl; Mrs. J. W. Gilbertson. black and old gold lace; Mrs. J. S. Wilcox, blue and silver tissue; Mrs. F. Fitz-W illiatn, coral crepe de chine; Mrs. Harris, mulberry crepe de chine; Miss M. Speed, peacock blue with diamante trimmings; Miss Monty Mricknell. salmon pink embossed satin, silver lace: Miss V. Wood, ivory georgette daintily trimmed with lace: Miss Bricknell. hyacinth blue and silver lace; Miss G. McCrory, white georgette with long silver lace panels; Miss M. Muir, maize satin; Miss E. Jeffs, rose crepe de chine and gold sequins; Miss V. Harris, powder blue crepe de chine inlet with lace; Miss Roie Crawford, blush pink taffeta with silver trimmings; Miss H. Maxwell, black taffeta; Miss S. Pegler, cornflower blue satin, rainbow trimmings; Miss ('illard, blue silk georgette with silver buckle; Miss Pearl Hill, pink georgette hand-embroidered in roses, shawl to match; Miss I. Bullen, mauve crepe ~e cbine, silver lace; Miss I. M.

Bullen, pink crepe de chine and gold lace trimmings; Miss G. Coop, Mary blue crepe de chine with silver lace trimming, shawl to tone; Miss Z. Pegler, sunny satin, silver braid trimmir" ; Miss L. Lupton, dawn lace and delphinium blue velvet; Miss K. Noble, green georgette and silver lace; Miss K. Jeffs, green crepe de chine; Miss Q. Kimber, black silk, Spanish lace and silver sequins; Miss N. Carpentier, figured lame and apricot silk georgette, shawl to tone; Miss K. Harris, apple green crepe de chine, applique motifs; Miss Hilda Murray, white georgette over silver lame, blue sequins and silver lace trimmings; Miss B. Hazelwood, apple green crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss Houlahan, pompadour blue taffeta with diamante trimming; Miss M. White, blue taffeta and gold lace; Miss Harford, bois de rose crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss Elsie Speed. apricot taffeta; Miss 0. Broberg, powder blue georgette and silver lame, diamante trimming; Miss Mary Neale, silk embroidered rose georgette trimmed with silver; Miss M. Gallagher, blue crepe de chine; Miss W. B. Chapman, cherry and gold georgette; Miss E. Bainbridge, navy silk and champagne lace; Miss R. Pook, delphinium blue floral taffeta frock; Miss A. Castle, rose satin with silver panelled skirt; Miss M. MacDonald, Criam lace; Miss E. Munro, pink beaded georgette; Miss M. MacDonald, green Celanese and shawl.