DANCE AT NORTHCOTE

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 49, 20 May 1927, Page 5

DANCE AT NORTHCOTE

A CHEERY EVENING A. merry dance was held last evening under the auspices of the Birkenhead and Northcote Lawn Tennis Club, in the Alasonic Hall at Northcote, when a large number of the club members and their friends were present. The floor was in excellent condition, and the splendid music rendered by the Syncopaters made the evening go with a decided swing. The pretty decorations and the dainty supper provided were additional attractions, and great credit is due to Mrs. Harris, who organised the pleasant function. Among the many present were the following: Miss J. F. Potter, in dainty frock of apricot georgette, with silver beading. Miss Herrick, gown of delphinium blue floral crepe de chine, with borders of a deeper blue. Aliss Harris, cameo pink satin faille. Aliss Af. Newhan, gown of japonica red satin. Miss F. Jones, cerise panne velvet with Oriental trimming. Aliss M. Heath, dainty frock of mauve georgette. Miss J. Wernham, gown of black chiffon velvet, with pervenche blue shawl. Aliss N. Chambers, lavender georgette, prettily trimmed with lace. 1 Miss McClymont, ashes of roses sati# and gold lace. Aliss Barnes, rose blush georgette and gold lace. Aliss Wheatley, gown of Nile green satin crepe. Aliss Wheatley, French grey pailette gown. Aliss M. Laurie, eau de nil georgette and lace, with tiny frills. Miss K. Brown, iridescent peachtinted taffetas. Miss Taylor, black chiffon velvet. Aliss D. Bramley, peacock blue velvet, trimmed with fur. Airs. Colgrave, tete de negre lace and georgette. Airs. Laurie, black georgette, with satin hem and panels. Airs. Wernham, palest pink georgette. Aliss T. Couldrey, black velvet with vivid shoulder posy. Aliss K. Jacks, green crepe de chine with silver beading. Aliss R. Brown, midnight blue crepe de chine. Aliss Sutherland, gendarme blue velvet. Miss P. Sutherland, cornflower blue crepe de chine. EX-SERVICE MEN NEW CLUB FORMED AT TAKAPUNA At a meeting of returned soldiers convened at Takapuna on Wednesday evening by Air. Robin David, the formation of an ex-servicemen’s club was unanimously agreed upon. Outlining the objects of the proposed club, Air. David said that it would be primarily a social club, formed to foster a bond of brotherhood among returned men. At the same time the club would do whatever possible to further the interests of returned men, and render assistance where necessary. The ensuring of the proper observance of Anzac Day in the district was also named as one of the aims and objects of the association. It was resolved that the new club be called the “Takapuna Ex-Service Alen’s Club.” Alajor A. L. Cameron was elected president, and vice-presidents were appointed as follows:—Private Crichton, V.C., Alajor A. Wilkie, Captain Algie, and Messrs. N. Donald, G. Malcolm, R. T. Pilkington, A. E. Wilson, A. Al. Gould, L. H. Bowden and R. David. The absence of a war memorial in the borough was the subject of a good deal of discussion, members expressing their regret that so far nothing had been achieved in that respect. The annual subscription was fixed at 2s 6d. CHURCH MEETING ST. JOHN’S. WAIHI (From Our Own Correspondent.') WAIHI, To-day. The annual meeting of parishioners of St. John’s Church was presided over by the vicar, the Rev. E. S Wayne. The balance sheet disclosed a debit, owing to the fact that the parish was without a vicar for some months. The election of officers resulted: Vicar’s warden, E. Durston; church warden, H. B. Dale; vestry, Alessrs. Hurd, Morris, Chilvers, French, Speak, Goodridge and Berry. DICKENSIANS MEET “OLIVER TWIST" EVENING An enjoyable hour was spent with Dickens last evening, when the Auckland branch of the Dickens Fellowship met to hear papers on “Oliver Twist” and dramatic recitations from the book. Air. W. Arey, vice-president, occupied the chair. There was an attendance of over 50 members. Papers were read by Airs. Kealy and Air. G. G. Grant, who discussed, respectively, the origin and purpose of the book and the relation of “Oliver Twist” to the age in which it was written. Mrs. D’Authreau gave a fine rendering of the passage “Nancv.” Airs. Kenneth Gordon recited “Oliver Asks For Alore,” with touching pathos, making the most of a difficult passage. Miss E. AI. Statham’s version of “Air. Bumble Disillusioned,” provided a scene from the lighter side of workhouse life. The brow-beating of Bumble by the “late Airs. Cornery” lost nothing of its sting in Aliss Statham’s impression of the part. The programme concluded with a remarkably vivid characterisation of “Fagin in the Condemned Cell/' by Air. Tom Vivian.- The items were arranged by Mr. J. W. Kealy. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Hayward for entertaining the fellowship on the occasion of the Pickwick centenary. Jazzing in private homes. London Ballroom Powder makes perfect dancing floor. 12

TE AWAMUTU NOTES SECRETARY HONOURED The high esteem in which Mrs. W. H. Mandeno, who has recently retired from the position of honorary secretary of the Te Awamutu branch of the Plunket Society, is held was manifested on Wednesday, when a delightful little afternoon party was given in her honour by the members of the society. The afternoon was held at Mrs. J. C. Alontefiord’s residence, “Hairini,” the one-time home of Mrs. Mandeno. Airs. H. de L. Peake spoke of the in which members of the iiiiiiiiiiiiin esteem in which members of the society regarded Mrs. Mandeno and asked her to accept a fountain pen as a slight token of that regard. During the afternoon some amusing competitions were contested and were won by Mrs. C. F. Storey and Mrs. J. Oliphant. Some pleasing vocal solos were given by Airs. W. Alatthews, accompanied by Miss Mandeno. OHAKUNE NOTES PLUNKET SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING The annual general meeting of the Waimarino branch of the Plunket Society was held recently at the Plunket Buildings, when a large number of members was present. Sub-branches from Raetihi, Rangataua, Pokako and Horopito were represented. The balance-sheet and report showed the activities of the branch to be gradually extending, the financial position being sound and the number of babies steadily increasing. It was resolved that a mortgage be raised upon the building, which is only a few months old, for the purpose of relieving the guarantor, Air. G. J Goldfinch. At the conclusion of the proceedings, his Worship the Mayor, Air. G. J. Goldfinch, officially opened the new dental clinic, which is portion of the building, and called upon Airs. F. Feltham to turn the key. The mayor extended his congratulations to the committee who had realised the funds necessary for the furnishing and fitting-up of the room, which now compared with the very best in the country. ROTORUA NOTES A SOCIAL AT THE WOMEN’S CLUB The first social afternoon of the season was held at the Women’s Club on Tuesday, when the president, Mrs. W. L. Richards, received the guests and extended a welcome to all present. Airs. Richards gave a brief resume of the activities of the club since the last meeting. Airs. Randerson then gave an interesting and diverting address on her recent experiences abroad, for which she was warmly thanked by the president and by the acclamation of the members. A dainty afternoon tea brought a cheery little function to a close.