SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 231, 30 September 1929, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A jolly little party was given by Mrs. W. Walker at the Tudor tearooms on Saturday morning, to celebrate the birthday of her daughter Barbara. The tables were arranged with tiny Japanese placecard novelties, and beautiful vases of flowers. Mrs. Walker wore a frock of blue ring velvet, fox furs, and hat to tone. Amongst the guests were: Misses J. Campbell, J. Goodman, E. Bell, E. Buchanan, M. Pountney, E. Payne, J. King, M. Frankham, E. Arnoldson, B. Seabrook, E. Hart, and A. Bartlet. * * * * An enjoyable evening was given by Mrs. T. Cutting, at her home in Khyber Pass on Saturday, as a farewell to Ser-geant-Major Hailahan and Mr. George Bennett, of the H.M.s. Dunedin and H.M.B. Philomel, respectively, prior to their departure for England on Tuesday. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Asher, Mr. and Mrs. Holdsworth, Mr. and Mrs. L.' Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Constantine, Mr. and Mrs. Hallen, Mr. and Mrs. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gooding, Mrs. Likeman, Misses J. Bray, Hope Asher, Winifred Croshier, Dot Bagnall and Peggy Cutting. • • • • The Manurewa company of Girl Guides held a successful plain and fancy dress dance in the local theatre on Friday evening, there being a very large atten-. dance. The fancy costumes worn were many and varied, creating an exceptionally striking grand march. The judges were Lady Orford, Mrs. M. J. Friedlander and Sister Campbell. Prizes were contributed by Lady Orford, Mrs. L. D. Nathan, Mrs. W. Frost and the company. Amongst those present on the. stage were the District Commissioner, Miss Beryl Knight, and the district secretary, Miss Palmer. At the presentation of prizes Captain Johnstone was the recipient of a silver Eversharp pencil from the company in recognition of her services; The prize winners were as follow: Miss Nellie Morgan, Miss Gwen Weir, Miss Dorothy Ellis; special, Miss Joan De Cartaret. Juniors: Ida Ellis; special, Miss Cole and niece. r • # ♦ • The Kingsland Methodist Ladies' Guild fteld their annual sale of work in the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday and Thursday last. The sale was opened by Mr. L. E.. Rhodes, Mayor of Mount Albert, who congratulated the ladies on the splendid display. There was a large attendance and good business was done, the net proceeds amounting to £150. The various stalls were artistically ■decorated in shades of pink. They were in charge of the following:—Work stall, Mesdames Wolloxall, Hodgson, Ryland and Mclndoe; variety stall, Mesdames B. Kayes, Berry, Dyer and Rutledge; apron stall, Mesdames Partington and Finch; choir stall, Mesdames Jenkin, Barnett and Misses Page and Kayes; sunbeam stall, Miss Ryan and helpers; sweets, Mesdames J. Kayes, Garland and Miss Hayhow; men's stall, Mr..and Mrs. J. Cox; plants, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Honeycomb and Mrs. Heape; bran tub, Mrs. and Miss Tremain; art gallery, Mrs Ford; tea rooms, Mesdames C Kayes, Davidson, Shortland, Smith and Misses Shepherd and Rhodes; supper room, Young Women's Bible Class; ice cream and soft drinks, Young Men's Bible Class. During the tea interval the ladies of the guild took the opportunity of honouring one of their members., Mrs. Mclndoe, who has just reached her 80th birthday. A decorated birthday cake was given by Mrs. H. Ryan and a handsome handbag was presented from the members, vrho all joined in singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." • # • • The Burlington dance hall presented a ispring-like appearance on Saturday evening, when some 100 guests celebrated the coming of age of Mr. Arthur Gavan. Mrs. M. Gavan, who was hostess, received her guests in a gown of beige embossed georgette. Musical items were rendered by Misses E. Brewer, E. Smith and Mr. L. Hall, and dancing was indulged in. Among those present were: Mrs. V. Smith, in emerald crepe de chine with pink j Mrs. Irving, black panne velvet; Mrs. Beinascene, fuchsia georgette with lace; Mrs. Harrison, black satin with lace; Mrs. Blockley, rose crepe de chine; Mrs. Farrell, black georgettej Mrs. Meyer, silver grey crepe de chine; Mrs. Sutcliffe, apple-green georgette; Miss A. Blockley, sea foam taffeta and silver; Miss E. Smith, black georgette; Miss J. Scandle, black panne velvet with primrose; Miss P. Davis, bkek taffeta with gold lace; Miss M. Webster, black and tangerine satin; Miss V. Matthews, red satin; Miss M. Wren, black satin; Miss E. Singer, black crepe de chine; Miss M. Farrell, powder blue satin; Miss M. Dunne, black georgette; Miss M. Singer, ivory satin; Miss J. Freeman, green crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss E. Brewer, black georgette and lace; Misß L. Langton, green georgette; Miss L. Allen, blue taffeta and silver; Miss Drake, black satin; Miss L Meyers, floral georgette; Miss V. Hunter, apricot crepe de chine; Miss A. Noonan, sea foam satin; Miss C. Davidson, lime green crepe de chine; Miss P. Scandle, Duchess blue satin.

The Auckland Athenian Club held a delightful night on Saturday, when the host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Franehi. The stage was transformed into a plantation in Virginia, and looked most realistic with life-size figures of negros standing or sitting round ill natural attitude beneath large green trees that spread overhead. Excellent appropriate music was rendered by the Kit-Kat Band, who were dressed in negro style. Loud applause was given as the curtain rose for the opening number. Unusual novelties were distributed during the evening. Mr. Peter Dawson was responsible for the stage setting. An exceptional programme was rendered by the following artists: Bass solos, Peter Dawson; soprano solos, Jennie Marsden; flute solos, Hal McLennan; coon songs, Bert Watson; trio, Mrs. P. Franehi, Mrs. R. Holliday, Miss Dorothy Franehi.

On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Barnes 'entertained a number of friends at their home, Namata Road, One Tree Hill, to bid farewell to Mr. J. Hinton, who is leaving shortly; for England. The hostess received her guests in a frock <k black silk, relieved with blue. Others present were: Mrs. J. Handlin, in ivory satin and georgette; Mrs. E. Thode, primrose taffeta, rosetted; Mrs. McCusker, blue crepe de chine and lace; Misses D. Barnes, navy and lemon crepe de chine; L. Borchard, ciel blue georgette and chenille; K. Lynch, hyacinth blue georgette, with rose velvet; E. Barnes, blue satin; A. Rinoldi, white satin and tulle; H. Pickering, mauve satin and silver lace; S. Bentley, floral georgette; R. Menzies, sunset taffeta, frille<l; G. Parry, ivory crepe de chine, fringed; E. Borchard, sunset georgette, diamante and embroidered evening wrap; Miss N. Handlin, apricot crepe de chine and lace; I. Brierley, green georgette picture frock; L. Barnes, pink georgette and diamante.