THE ORPHANS’ CLUB

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 126, 18 August 1927, Page 4

THE ORPHANS’ CLUB

A LADIES’ NIGHT The social event of the season in Nortlicote and Birkenhead is the ladies’ night at the Orphans’ Club. Last evening the most successful and brilliant ladies’ night the club lias yet experienced was held in the Onewa Theatre, Nortlicote, which was filled to capacity. Amethyst and orange - coloured streamers were used for table decorations, and the tasteful arrangement of palms and potted shrubs was very effective. President Boles introduced the chairman of the evening, Br. Craven, who was received with loud applause. The doctor, after a few appropriate remarks, presided in inimitable style, and provoked laughter and cheers again and again with his “Now, this is a true story.” The attention of the ladies was called to the club’s motto, “For the passing hour forget the wheels of time.” The following - official visitors were welcomed: Bro. Crawford, president of kindred clubs, and secretary of Auckland Orphans’ Club; President and Mrs. Sutherland, and Secretary Osborne, from Onehungu; President King and Mr. and Mrs. Sopit, of Bevonport; last President Gillies, of Otahuhu* Secretary and Mrs. Wilson, of Takapuna; Treasurer O’Bell, of the Te Awamutu Club; Hr. T. N. Baxter, on furlough from Singapore. Programme Steward Bro. B. Thompson had things well in hand, and an excellent programme was provided. The orphans’ orchestra, of which the club is justly proud, uder the baton of Mr. Webb, contributed largely to the evening’s entertainment. Songs by Bros- Snell, O’Malley, Bree, and Jones were all enthusiastically encored. Bro. Ban Flood pi #ided humour in his usual brilliant style, and was accorded a great reception. Bros. TurnerPulluet and Reeve also contributed humorous items that were greatly appreciated. Bro. Wheatley’s banjo was in demand a second time, and a novelty turn was given by Ingall’s Hawaiian Orchestra.

Br. Craven, in calling on the stewards to do their duties, was loudly applauded by the guests. The genuine orphans’ pork pie and pickled onions were well received by the ladies, who greatly appreciated, in addition, biscuits and cheese, sandwiches and cake, wine, ale, cider, lemonade, were served, and augmented the convivial spirit. The programme was concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” and cheers for “the doc’,” Bro. Bob Thompson, and in fact cheers all round. The floor was then cleared for dancing, which was enjoyed by the more energetic ones for another hour. Among the ladies present were: Mrs. Craven, black georgette, relieved with touches of gold, flame, and peacock blue. Miss Craven, black and lavender gown. Miss W. Olliver, apple green georgette frock. Mrs. Barlow, shell pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Steele, peacock green velvet model, with gold lace. Mrs. Pickford, royal blue georgette, with gold relief. Mrs. Boles, shell pink taffeta. Mrs. R. Johnston, delphinium blue chiffon. velvet and taffeta model with gold relief. Mrs. J. Baxter, black satin gown and ivory Eastern shawl, exquisitely embroidered in gold. Mrs. W. Bavey, black marocain frock and wrap. Mrs. W. Jacks, black marocain and embroidery, Spanish shawl Mrs. A. Campbell, chenille embossed georgette model in rose. Mrs. R. Thompson, vieux rose, gros grain taffeta. Mrs. N. Harris, black satin and rose shawl. Mrs. A. Miller, turquoise blue taffeta. Mrs. W. Hurley, rose crepe de chine. Mrs. H. Hurley, lavender brocaded frock. Mrs. W. Messenger, black gown. Mrs. J. Caulfield, mauve taffeta gown. Mrs. Tarbot, ivory satin and lace. Mrs. Shaw, apricot taffeta and shawl. Mrs. Askew, black velvet frock. Mrs. W. P. Roberts, black velvet gown. Mrs. E. Fraser, black satin frock and flame shawl. Mrs. Lilburn, navy taffeta. Mrs. McNeil, royal blue marocain and gold relief. Mrs. Cadness, cinnamon crepe de chine. Mrs. Salt, French grey marocain. Mrs. J. Potter, black georgette model, with crystal beading. Mrs. Flood, jade green ray de chine frock, with silver. Mrs. Gillies, royal blue and silver. Miss Gillies, shell pink satin and lace frock. Mrs. Eades. apricot frock. Mrs. Townshend, black crepe de chine and lace gown, rose scarf. Mrs. Saunders, petunia crepe de chine and scarf to tone. Mrs. Hammonds, blue crepe de chine and henna embroidered shawl. Miss K. Jacks, peacock blue chenille, embossed georgette. Miss A. Taylor, lemon and sea green marocain, and embroidered shawl. Miss J. Wernham, pastel tinted georgette, hyacinth blue shawl. Miss N. Johnston, pervenche blue crepe de chine and cyclamen tulle. Miss Joan Wernham. cyclamen georgette and rose shawl. Miss M. Heath, black frock and Princess Mary blue shawl. Miss J. Johnston, ivory chiffon velvet and georgette, blue shawl. Miss O. Reid, apricot diamante and georgette frock. Miss Batt, wedgwood blue taffeta. Miss Stinean, saxe blue georgette and silver sequined trimming. Miss Wheatley, jade green crepe de chine. Miss Cadness, saxe blue taffeta gown. Miss Ritchie, black frock and cyclamen shawl. Miss Loie Entwhistle, flame coloured floral georgette frock. Miss Ravenhall, apricot beaded georgette. Miss Peggy Hammond, blue crepe de chine and lace. Miss Mina Hammond, apple green georgette and lace, mauve shawl. Miss K. Brown, black velvet frock and jade shawl.