SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 239, 9 October 1928, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

first quarterly combined meet - iiig of the Tamaki Women's Progressive League wag held on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Koefoed's residence, Kohimarama. A large attendance of members of both branches filled the large drawing room, which bowls of spring flowers made look very gay. The Mayoress of Auckland was present and gave a very interesting talk on the work done by the Mayoress' War Memorial League. Miss McCorkindale, a distinguished Australian educationist, gave a very'delightful address,'her''subject being j "Woman's Place, in National .Progress.!; ' "league ; " executive was ' appointed: President, Miss A. Baaten; iVioe-presidents, Mesdames Webster and Cruickahank; committee, . Mesdames Hubber Koefoed, foickey, Miss Wilson; hon. secretary, Miss Cole; Miss Basten received a hearty welcome on assuming office and was presented with a bouquet At the conclusion of the meeting the Mayoress received many handkerchiefs for sale at the bazaar, which is being] arranged by her league, and a vote oi thanks was ' accorded the speakers Afternoon tea brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close. • e • e .. e e The Greenhithe - Spinsters held their second annual social on Saturday night at the district hall, there was a crowded attendance. The spinsters gave several musical numbers and sketches, including, "Why Don't the Men Propose," "The Three Ages of Matrimony," "The Stone Age, Middle and Present Age." All the items were well done and much appreciated. The entertainment was followed by a dance, when the hall was well and tastefully decorated in green ferns, lilies and coloured streamers. A really good supper was provided by the spinsters, and altogether all those who attended proclaimed it a huge success, Some pretty dresses were worn. Mrs. Black, pretty white frock; Mrs. Corlett, cyclamen rayon; Miss Porter, coral pink; Miss Crossby, flame taffeta; Miss P. Peachey, black over pink silk; Miss B. Peachey, black and gold; Miss Ander-. son, blue georgette; Miss Jenson, moonlight blue; Miss M. Jenson, pink silk; Misses Eyree, powder. blue and white lace; Miss Redfern, pink georgette; Miss Coulam, electric blue crepe de chine; Miss F. Coulam, black lace with old gold; Miss J. Hunter, old rose georgette; Miss P. Andrews, shell pink crepe de chine.

The fortnightly dance held on Saturday evening under the auspices of Court Birkenhead of the Ancient Order of Foresters, was largely attended, and a very en joyable evening was spent by all present. The music was supplied by Mr. Mayall. Arrangements were carried out by the Court's social committee." Very enjoyable items we!re supplied by Mr. W. Copland, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Steward, Mr. Blackledge. Mr. and Mrs. Howarth were successful in gaining the prize for the spot dance. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Grant, wearing rose pink georgette; Steward, black crepe de chine; Moore, blue brocaded silk; Copland, black crepe de chine and lace; A. Norton, saxe blue crepe de chine; Taylor, green crepe de chine; Hobson, blue taffeta silk; Swindale, cinnamon crepe de chine; Howarth, white brocaded silk; Wrightson, saxe blue crepe de chine and lace; E. Harkin, floral silk; C. Harkin, grey marocihi beaded frock; Kelly, black crepe de chine; Gracie, leaf green crepe de chine; Anderson, red satin; Queenin, vieux rose satin; Headland, black crepe de chine and posy; Fishe, midnight .blue crepe de chine; Blackwell, blue taffeta silk; L. Kelly, green brocaded crepe de chine; D. Norton, cream crepe de chine; Freegard, salmon pink charmeuse; Riply, striped silk; Vincent, vieux rose marocain; P. Pugh, black silk marocain; Cameron, black crepe de chine; Bloor, floral silk; Easedail, black crepe de chine and lace; O'Connor, grey marocain frock; Moon, maroon satin; Thorburn, wild rose marocain; Turvey, floral crepe de chine; Logie, navy blue crepe de chine; Misses Copland, black crepe de chine and coffee lace; Benfield, Oriental crepe de chine; Steward, apricot taffeta silk; Logle, black panne velvet.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley gave a delightful party on Saturday evening at their home, Rawene Road, Birkenhead, to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter May. The room was gaily decorated with streamers; the supper-room was also decorated. Mrs. Stanley received her guests in a navy and blue silk frock. Miss May Stanley wore delphinium blue crepe de chine and a large pink shoulder posy. Among those presnet were: Miss I. Harding, lotus rose taffeta and shawl; Miss Edna Chatwin, silver tissue and powder blue georgette; Miss G. Bell, black velvet with pink trimmings; Miss P. Baker, salmon crepe de chine; Miss Elsie Harding, silver tissue apricot georgette and shawl; Miss M. Penn, navy taffeta and lace; Miss Rita Nelson, cerise and white shot taffeta; Miss T. Berry, apricot embroidered silk; Miss E. Lowndes, dawn crepe de chine; Miss M. Smith, coffee and silver lace; Miss I. Williams, pink embroidered silk; Miss T. Wilson, saxe blue crepe de chine and cream lace; Miss E. Wilde, mauve crepe de chine and georgette.

The presentation of "The Young Person in Pink," a clever comedy by Gertrude Jennings at the Lyceum Club last evening, was another achievement for the Dramatic Circle., ■■■ The characters of the play v "iklled for varied treatment and the large cast was very happily chosen. Perhaps the part most outstanding was that of Mrs. Badger. It called for a great deal of study and was a severe hurdle for even the most proficient amateur to tackle. It was taken by Mrs. Estelle Verran, who played it most ably attd with a keen , sense of its comedy. The "tipsy" scene which brought rounds- of applause, might easily have been overdone, but in the hands of Mrs. Verran was carefully treated. As Leonora, the young person in pink who loses her memory and, in seeking to find it again, finds the heart of young Lord Stevenage, Miss Joy Bartley did a delightful piece of work. A part which migtit have been insipid, was, by her, given colour and charm. She was ably supported by Mr. Maurice Steadman, who was thoroughly at home .as the knight-errant lord. Miss Vera Ziman made a splendid Lady Tonbridge, especially when her plans were frustrated. The remainder of the parts were equal in distinction and were successfully played by Miss Anita Webster as Ada; Miss Maida Hooker, as Emily de Doysey; Mrs. Howard, as the old woman with the balloons; Mrs. Hobday as Miss Winch; Miss Salek, as Lady Sara; Miss Lorna Leatham as Mrs. Courtney Miller; Miss Edna Craig as' Louisa and Mr. Raymond Sawyer, as the park keeper. The. play was produced by Mrs. P. J. Scantlebury, convenor of the Dramatic Circle.

The Aotearoa Men's Club held a successful dance in the Masonic Hall, Eden Terrace, on Saturday evening, in aid of the Aotearoa Cricket Club. The hall was attractively decorated with loops of gay streamers, and some very beautiful coloured lighting effects were specially installed for the evening, the whole presenting a very gay scene. A special feature of the everting was the programme of music played by the Seattle Snappy Six, under the direction of Mr. Leo. Sayers. During the evening an exhibition of the Yale Blues and New Waltz was given by Miss Kathleen O'Connor and partner, which was greatly enjoyed by all present, at the close of which Miss O'Connor was presented with a novelty bon-bon bouquet in the club colours. Amongst those present were: Miss J. McLean, cyclamen chenille georgette and black Spanish shawl; Miss E. Vaile, lettuce green taffeta; Miss. T. Mowat, cerise figured georgette; Miss G. Curran, old gold shot taffeta; Miss I. Gardiner, ivory tulle, silver brocade corsage and diamante; Miss S. McKeown, black taffeta; Miss K. Tose, scarlet chenille and georgette; Miss C. Harrison, green beaded crepe de chine; Miss D. Jackson, blue crepe de chine and siver; Miss C. O'Brien,, rose and blue beaded ninon; Miss Hawkes, black beaded georgette over cloth of silver; Miss P. Curran, green georgette and diamante; Miss A. Hall, black tulle, with gold corsage; Miss Carline, powder blue crepe de chine, silver lace, "and French beaded shawl; Miss R. Mackay, French blue embroidered ninon; Miss I. Srimgeour, black sequinned georgette; Miss L. Shanks, cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss F. Hogan, rose georgette and silver lace; Miss A. Andrews, cerise ring velvet and diamante; Miss V. Shanks, azure blue georgette and cream shawl; Miss O. Tomlinson, ecru lace over sea green taffeta; Miss R. Hogan, eau-de-nil crepe de chine and silver; Miss M. Arnott, powder blue beaded georgette; Miss I. Milhan, black velvet rose and silver; Miss M. Jacobsen, cream Chantilly lace, 6carlet posy, scarlet Spanish shawl; Miss P. Arnott, green crepe de chine and silver lame; Miss M. Blakeley, pink silk marocain.

An enjoyable bridge party was held by members of the Mutual Glub in their rooms last evening.' Bowls of flowers and greenery made attractive decoration and a very fiappy time was spent by all. Amongst those who were present were: Mrs. Von Sturmer, wearing a frock of black georgette; Mrs. Weetman, jade green georgette with pearl embroideries; Mrs. Cahill, black beaded frock; Mrs. Beaumont, primrose satin; Mrs. Ballantyne, black and silver; Mis. F. Gaudin, blue lace frock; Mrs. F. Wilson, shot green taffeta;* Mrs. Thompson, blue velvet; Mrs. Savate, floral blue georgette; Miss Bowden, shell pink ring velvet; Miss Grace, rose pink georgette; Mrs. Scholium, printed georgette; Miss Connolly, cyclamen georgette with gold embroideries; Miss Gilford, black satin and bridge coat; Mrs. Collins, black velvet; Miss Owen, black georgette.

The home of Mrs. W. Simpson Dominion Road, was the scene of a happy assembly on Saturday when a china afternoon tea was given in honour of Miss Rose Wood whose marriage takes place shortly. The rooms were decorated with masses of mauve wistaria and Argentine sweet pea, and bowls ol beautiful ferns. During the afternoon several enjoyable musical and vocal numbers were given by Mrs. Fred Simpson, Mrs. A. Mason, Miss G. Simpson and Miss G. Heald. After a dainty afternoon tea had been served, Miss Rose Wood made a happy little speech of thanks for the gifts. Mrs. Simpson received her guests wearing a frock ol delphinium blue crepe de chine with saxe blue tinted relief. She was assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Graham Birch (Christchurch), who wore moonlight blue crepe jeanette, and Miss G. Simpson wearing a jumper suit of hyacinth blue crepe de chine with floral trimmings Miss Rose Wood wore a frock of Alice blue floral crepe de chine. Among those who were present were: Mrs. G. Caldwell, Mrs. H. Shepherd, Mrs. T. Charlcraft, Mrs. A. Jackson, Mrs. R. Deaerson Miss B. Wood, Miss E. Wood, Miss D Farly, Miss Z. Wheeler, Miss E. Wood Miss L. Hunt, Miss R. Wickham, Miss M Buckley and Miss P. Simpson.