IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 111, 1 August 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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: Mr. and Mrs. S. TV. Lemmon are i staying at “Fernleigh,” Symonds | Street. Mr. Lemmon is the represenI tative of A. Reyrolle and Co., Ltd., Hep- ! burn-on-Tyne, England. * * * j Mrs. R. A. Singer will leave on the ! Niagara to-morrow on a trip to Fiji. 1 Mrs. L. Wilkinson and Mrs. B. Wil- ' liams, of Hamilton, are staying at the I Commercial Hotel- * * * | Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Marchmont, of j Dunedin, are among the guests at the Commercial Hotel. I Mrs. H. M. Marshal], of Christchurch, i is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Wilson, of Parnell. * * * j Mrs. M. M. Alexander is a Wellington j visitor to Auckland. I Mrs. J. H. Henderson, of Wellington, I is paying a visit to Auckland. * * * Mrs. H. Watson has left for Wellington, and will spend a few weeks there. * * * Miss Mildred Alleman, New Plymouth, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Watson, Remuera, is the guest ; of Mrs. Patterson, Wanganui. * * * Mrs. J. B. Sheath, Cumarvo, left yes- ! terday on a visit to Thames to participate in the jubilee celebrations. Sister M. King, of the staff of King George V. Hospital, Rotorua, has been appointed matron of Whangaroa Hospital. * * * Mrs. Mill and Miss Mill, of Dunedin, are arriving by the Niagara from a visit to Sydney. They will stay at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. A. J. O’Reilly has left Christchurch for Auckland to join the R.M.S. Niagara for Vancouver. She will make a tour of the United States. * * Advice has been received from London that Dr. Alice Rose, of Dunedin, has been appointed resident medical officer at the Kensington Infirmary, St. Mary Abbot’s Hospital, London. * * * A social evening will be held in the Mission Hall, Emily Place, this evening. His Grace the Archbishop will preside. All those interested in the work of the mission are cordially invited. * * * Miss Leila Bridgman, national girls’ activity secretary of the Y.W.C.A. and national chief counsellor of the Girl Citizens’ movement, arrived from Wellington on Saturday morning and will spend a week in Auckland. * * * Mrs. A. McCosh Clark is leaving this evening for Wellington to join the Makura, sailing for Sydney. She will be accompanied by Mr. H. McKail Geddes, whose marriage to Miss Ethelwyn Bates will take place shortly in Melbourne. * * * There is a possibility that two women will fight the Bondi seat at the coming New South Wales elections. Nurse Susan Francis has been nominated for the Labour pre-selection ballot. Miss Preston Stanley, at present a member of the Legislative Assembly, has secured the Nationalist selection. Mrs. Annie Fergusson, who was born in Limerick, Ireland, as far back as 1840, recently presided at a tea party at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Cheeseman, of Clarence Street, Ponsonby. Others presented included Mrs. Fergusson’s daughters, Mrs. C. Bourke, of Onehunga; Mrs. A. Skewev, of Onehunga; Mrs. N. Marton, of Devonport; and Miss L. Fergusson, of Ponsonby. Though in her 87th year, Mrs. Fergus-son is in good health, and has never worn glasses in her life. Her father was a sergeant in the old 58th Regiment. Her late husband also served in this regiment with the rank of colour-sergeant. At the age of 14, Mrs. Fergusson had the honour of a presentation to Queen Victoria. * * * Colonel R. C. and Mrs. Allen, of Morrinsville, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. * * * The Hon. C. Hope Morley and Lady Dorothy Morley, of London, who are touring New Zealand, are at present at the Grand Hotel. They are accompanied by Miss Owen and Miss Dashwood. The Misses Sowerby, from South Shields, are among the guests at the Hotel Cargen. * * * At the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. F. Wood, from Wellington. Guests at the Central Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Malfroy, of Wellington. Mrs. Saunders, of Wellington, is staying at the Albert Hotel. IN FAREWELL A farewell tea was given by Mrs. Herbert Tiarks at the Lyceum Club on Friday afternoon for Mrs. C. B. Rossiter, who is shortly leaving for England. The guests present were: Mesdames Rossiter, Griffen, Casement-Aicken, P. Upton, F. K. Hunt, Fullerton, Raymond ! Sheath, Mabin. Campbell, V. R. MereJ dith, H. W. Cooke, Sawers, Gunn. Leeper, G. Devore, Eric Yates and the Misses Sinclair. M. Hunt and M. Tiarks. Songs were given by Mrs. H. W. Cooke, Mrs. Eric Yates and Mrs. Sawers, and a ’cello solo by Miss Marjorie Tiarks.

THE ATHENIAN CLUB

Great bowls of vivid orange and yellow poppies and delicate sprays of cherry blossom decorated the Amateur Operatic Society’s Hall in Grafton Road on Saturday for the social evening and dance given by the Athenian Club. Miss Laura Walker acted as hostess for the evening and was responsible for a delightful programme of musical and other items. The opening item was given by a troupe of pierrots, who delighted the audience with their harmony. Dan Flood entertained very successfully with a variety of amusing sketches at the piano, while Dorothy Richardson gave an excellent Eastern monologue and concluded her item with a Eastern dance. Mr. Ernest Snell was heard in a couple of delightful songs, the Asquiths gave a deliciously humorous comedy duet, Madame Eva Sharp rendered one of her always pleasing songs, Mr. Len Keven and his Merry Maidens gave an intriguing version of “Baby Face,” Mr. Keven playing the part of the juvenile lead to perfection. A very fine Eastern item, “The Pigtail of Li Fang Fu,” was given by Mr. Peter Dawson, and thrills galore were

added to his monologue by the realistic effects that were brought into play. A pleasing little sketch was given by the Griffiths Duo and other enjoyable items were given by Miss Beryl Smith, Miss Ivy Keven, Miss Alma McGruer. the Academy Saxaphone Quartette and six dainty girls who gave a charming rendering of “TVaiata Poi.” Among those present were: Miss Laura Walker, wearing a smart frock of cyclamen satin and georgette. Mrs. Williams, tinsel frock of rose pink lame. Mrs. J. Swan, black embossed crepe de chine. Mrs. W. W. Wright, black georgette, touches of gold, embroidered shawl. Mrs. E. Nicholson, flame geoi'gette, appliqued in jade and cyclamen, painted shawl. Mrs. Glover Clark, japonica lace and georgette. Mi's. W. A. Thompson, handsome sequin frock. Airs. Trask, cream georgette and sequins. Mrs. H. Keven, black lace, relieved with silver. Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, eau de nil georgette. Airs. Kissin, green and silver lace. Airs. Binns, handsome black beaded georgette. Airs. H. Young, smart frock of rose taffeta and silver tissue. Airs. C. AI. Emanuel, handsome begonia crystal beaded frock. Airs. D. Middleton, white and silver beaded georgette. Airs. R. Ross, embossed gown of silver tissue. Mrs. O. Richardson, black taffeta frock with touches of rose du Barri. Airs. A. Jaques, frock of cameo pink taffeta and georgette. Mrs. Tysoe, appliqued frock of white georgette. Airs. Cornish, flame embossed frock of chenille. Madame Eva Sharp, handsome black crystal beaded frock. Airs. P. Dawson, maize lame and black fur. Mrs. J. Cane, wine coloured sequin frock of georgette. Airs. F. Jackson, frock of delphinium blue ninon. Mrs. Alain, black and silver brocaded frock. Airs. S. Breeze, black taffeta and gold lace, Airs. It. F. Wyatt, Alice blue georg'ette. Airs. Bagnall, black sequin frock. Airs. O’Sullivan, black chiffon velvet. Aliss Etta Field, cherry georgette. Miss Dorothy Richardson, shell pink taffeta. Aliss D 'Marmont, powder blue crepe de chine and silver trimmings. Aliss Griffiths, hyacinth blue taffeta. Aliss Overton, silver and mauve taffeta. Aliss D. Dunningham, silver tissue. Aliss Marmont, gold tissue and scarlet shawl. Aliss Lillian Quinn, smart French beaded frock. Aliss Anita Webster, salmon pink georgette. Aliss D, Walters, sequin gown of eau de nil. Aliss Toni Mantinengo, delphinium blue georgette. Aliss Iris Blewden, pink tissue. Aliss Alma AlcGruer, smart blue shot taffeta. Aliss Connie Knox, black beaded frock. Aliss Beehan, black taffeta frock. Miss AI. Ruddy, embossed silver broAliss Hall, gold embossed frock of chenille. Aliss Strange, mauve georgette frock Aliss V. Alackay, eau de nil georgette. Aliss S. Thompson, black georgette ano shawl. Aliss P. Sharp, blue and silver sequin frock. Aliss N. Goudie, black georgette, handsome shawl. Aliss Steedman, French model of satin and roses. Miss Munro, silver and mauve tissue. Aliss V. Bates, flame embossed georgette. Aliss AI. Dwyer, rose taffeta and silver embroideries. AUss D. Horton, scarlet georgette and gold embroideries. Aliss G. AlcLevy, pink and silver frock Aliss Beryl Smith, apple green, and silver. Aliss Lila Bond, blue satin and georgette. Aliss D. Hill, wisteria frock of taffeta. Aliss Budd, frock of rose pink georgette. Aliss N. Kirkby, black satin beaute and gold trimmings. Aliss H. Rainey, mignonette georgette. Aliss Appleyard, hyacinth blue frock of georgette • and lace. Aliss Laura Stone, sequined gown over maize satin. Aliss Ethel Rae, cream georgette frock, with opal sequins. Aliss R. Sadlier, frock of opalescent

WEDDING TIDINGS

NORTH—PARTINGTON A very pretty wedding, and one of much local interest, was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Whangarei, on July 20. The principals were George Arthur North, son of Air. and Airs. J. North, North Street, and Nita Isabel Partington, second daughter of Mr. and Airs. R. A. Partington, Second Avenue. The Rev. G. W. Lochore officiated. The church was beautifully decorated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock of cream panne velvet in semi-Victorian style. She wore a cream hat and silver shoes, and carried a sheaf of white flowers, and maidenhair fern, with cream ribbon streamers. The bridesmaid, Aliss Ivy Amoore, was daintily dressed in mauve chenille georgette, with black hat and silver shoes. Her bouquet was composed oi mauve and pale pink sweet peas and asparagus fern, with mauve streamers. : Air. Ivan North carried out the duties ' of best man. Airs. Partington, mother of the bride, wore black corded silk, and black hat, and carried’ a posy of violets. Airs. North, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a gown of fawn and blue repp, and a black hat. She also carried a posy of violets. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Friendly Societies’ Hall, where about 40 guests were entertained. Toasts were honoured and good wishes extended to the newlymarried couple. Air. and Airs. North left later by express, amidst showers of confetti. The bride’s travelling costume was of fawn tweed. Their future home will be in Remuera. PARRY—McCALLUM A pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday evening at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Papatoetoe, between Annie AlcKinlay, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McCallum, of Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, and Wilfred Henry, eldest son of Air. and Airs. Samuel Parry, of Te Kohanga, Tuak.au. The officiating minister was the Rev. T. H. Roseveare and Miss A. B. Campbell presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a simple frock of ivory crepe de chine, with silver lace trimmings, and dainty embroidered tulle veil, held in place with a beautiful chaplet of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of paper-white narcissi, with maidenhair and asparagus fern. The bridesmaid, Aliss Doris AlcCallum, sister of the bride, wore a dainty frock of apricot crep de chine, with a quaint headdress of silver tissue and tiny posies, and carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. The little Misses Parry and Ella AlcCallum, acted as flower-girls, wearing sweet frocks of forget-me-not crepe de chine and tulle veils and posies, and carrying bouquets of pale tinted flowers. Air. Victor Williams, of Auckland, acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by Mr. and Airs. Duncan AlcCallum at their residence.