IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 149, 14 September 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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A DELICIOUS NEW SAVOURY Almond savoury is made as follow: Take two hard-boiled eggs, 2oz. of butter, 2oz. of almonds, one and a-half teaspoonsful of anchovy paste, cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Blanch the almonds and fry them a pale gold ?n-brown in some salad oil. Brain on kitchen-paper and keep out three almonds for each savoury. Pasu all the ingredients together through a fine mincing machine and colour with cochineal. Fry crotons of bread in boiling fat and put the mixture on them in little rough-pointed heaps, decorating each with three almonds. Serve cold. Line the shelves of a medicine chest with blotting paper. It will lessen noise when handling the bottles, and will absorb spilled medicine. • • * Shoes fashioned of any reptile skin will not split at the markings if gently massaged weekly with a good cream.

LEAGUE OF PENWOMEN

SUCCESSFUL PLAY COMPETITION The dramatic section or the League of New Zealand Penwomen was largely attended last evening, when a reading was given of the winning play in the recent competition held by the league. Mrs. Nello Porter, convener, announced the names of the plays winning first, second and third place, and read the criticism of the judges, Messrs. Kenneth Brampton, R. A. Singer and O. A. Gillespie. Fifteen plays were submitted, and the judges considered that several of them showed distinct promise. “Two Sides of the Question,” the winning play, is by Mrs. W. J. Stevens, of Hamilton. The conception is an original theme—the clash of opinion among members of three generations. The characters are likeable and well drawn, and the dialogue is; crisp and interesting. Mrs. Mary Stuart Boyd, president of the league, won second place with "A Friend’s Friends,” an amusing comedy with genuinely funny situations and dialogues. Mrs. C. Schmitt's play, “A Flaw in the Amber,” won third place. It is simply and effectively written, and the characters are lifelike. The winning play was read during the evening, the various characters being taken by Mesdames Griffiths, Schmitt, Boswell, and Missies Burton, Quill and Robinson. , At the conclusion of ' the reading supper was served, and the pleasant evening closed with several happy speeches and general congratulations to tile successful competir s.

NOTES

Mr. and Mrs. Percy McClatchie are sailing by the Ulimaroa on Friday for Sydney. Mrs. W. Boyle, Miss Boyle, Mrs. Stober and Miss Warner are on a visit to Rotorua. Mrs. McCosh Clark, who has been visiting Melbourne and Sydney, returned yesterday to Auckland. Miss Edith Lyttelton has returned to Auckland and is staying with Mrs. G. C. Lyttelton, Rawene. Miss Lyttelton will sail for Australia at a later date. Mr. and Mrs. Walton, of New Plymouth, have left on a motor trip to the Waikato and Auckland district. Mrs. E. P. Webster, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth. Miss J. Beale, of New Plymouth, is on a visit to Auckland. * * * Mrs. G. Wilson is the guest of Miss Wilson, of New Plymouth. * * * Miss Ethel Tills Left by the Niagara yesterday on a visit to Sydney. Mrs. G, T. Walters, of Stratford, has returned home from a visit to Auckland. * * * Mrs. G. M. Kebbell has returned to New Plymouth after a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pittock, of Wellington, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. At the Grand Hotel are Miss Horton and Mrs. Maclaine, of Blenheim. AFTER MANY YEARS MR. AND MRS. G. E. A. CLARKE RETURN TO AUCKLAND Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. A. Clarke are returning to Auckland after an absence of many years, arid will be the guests of Mrs. Clarke’s sister, Mrs. Cor-bett-Scott, the “Manor House,” Epsom, Auckland. Mr. Clarke is a grandson of the late General Joseph Clarke, and son of Major John Clarke, aide to the Duke of Edinburgh, and Mr. Gerald Clarke was treasurer to the Sultan of Zanzibar. Mrs. Clarke was a daughter of the late Robert Telfer Corbett, M.D., F.F.P.S.G., and J.P., of Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland, a cousin of Lord Bowallan.

AT THE ROYAL GARDEN PARTY

SOME BEAUTIFUL GOWNS At the only Royal garden party this season her Majesty wore a long coat of crepe de chine of a delicate silver shade, finished with circular motifs of mirror velvet, and a collar similarly trimmed. Her toque was of draped silver lace Ropes of beautiful pearls, caught by a large cluster of diamonds, were seen across the bodice of the grey dress, as well as other pearls and diamond ornaments. Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles, and the Duchess of York arrived together, both dressed cap-a-pie in light grey. Princess Mary was in georgette and lace, with a large hat of chiffon. The Duchess was in a specially attractive dress of satin beaute, having a wide girdle which was caught at one side with diamond ornaments. Triple ropes of pearls were worn, looped up on the bodice with diamonds. Her hat of pale grey satin was of her favourite shape, finished at one side with silver grey hackle plume. Lady Patricia Ramsay, who is the tallest member of the Royal Family and very distinguished looking, was in a dress of black and white chiffon with becoming black hat. As in previous years, each High Commissioner was asked to appoint two special representatives, one to be attached to the staff accompanying the i King, and the other to that accompanying the Queen. The New Zealand officials were Mr. F. Webb, who was with the King’s party, and l\lr. T. T. B. Drew, who was with the staff accompanying the Queen. Sir James Parr presented Sir George and Lady Elliot, Professor James Hight. and Mrs. Eric Stevens.

DANCE AT HAMILTON

MANY AUCKLAND VISITORS Despite the unfavourable weather last week, the “Joyland” dance at Hamilton proved itself more popular than ever. The excellent standard of these entertainments this season has drawn great crowds from far and wide, and many visitors from Auckland were present. The feature of last week’s dance was the excellent music, and in this direction Mr. LoughJin was fortunate in being favoured with the nermission of the management of the Auckland New Regent Ballroom to present the New Regent jazz syncopators, under the leadership of Mr. Ted McMinn. Each of their delightful numbers was greeted with round after round of applause. A predominating feature of the decorations was the huge jazz shades c>f multi-coloured ribbons. Intermingled with these were hundreds of unique paper hats and brightly-coloured balloons. At regular intervals around the walls were jazzcoloured rosettes measuring some feet in diameter, and connected with ribbons to miniature rosettes of similar design. A pleasing innovation was the hooding of the hall with coloured lamps. Thus there was a complete absence of that glare which is often so trying on the eyes of dancers. The whole was a delightful blend of subdued colour, and the effect "was most pleasing. Revelry continued throughout the evening, and the crowd did not thin out until the last dance was played. Among those present were: Mrs. A. Brown, wine georgette, fringe to tone. Mrs. John Geddes, cerise beaded georgette. Mrs. Parkhouse. black velvet and georgette. Mrs. Burton, cyclamen embossed georgette. Mrs. Smallfield, green taffeta and gold lace. Mrs. Coull, blue beaded georgette. Mrs. E. Day. chenille georgette. Mrs. Worley, black georgette. Mrs. G. Hunter, figured georgette. Oriental shawl. Mrs. Short, emerald and gold. Mrs. Colin Taylor, coffee lace frock. Mrs. Peters, black georgette. cream shawl. Mrs. Wilson, black sequined dress. Miss M. Dawson, black charmeuse. Miss Morgan, coral georgette. Miss O. Morgan, cream lace. Miss O. Clarke, violet chiffon Velvet and silver lace. Miss M. Burton, wine crepe de chine. Miss Nolan, mauve crepe de chine and •silver. Miss E. Astbury. cyclamen orene de ° h Miss. Coventry, black georgette and 10 Miss Boss, gold tissue and lace. Miss Monokton. ecru lace. Miss J Blanks, pink and blue taffeta. Miss Gillies, black taffeta and red. Miss D. McMullan. cream and mauve r^Miss t M -navy, black chiffon and satin. Miss Z. Mills, black velvet. Miss B. Taylor, black velvet. Miss Collins, mauve satin silver lace. Miss Galbraith, white velvet and sreorgette. Miss D. Mills. Auckland, apricot georgette and silver. Miss Anchor, mauve georgette. Miss M. Bourne, rainbow taffeta. Miss Wood, pink taffeta. Miss Morton, green satin. Miss Scott, pink taffeta. Miss M. Rutherford, lace over blue satin. Miss S. Mcßae, vieux rose. Miss J. Mcßae, black floral crepe dechine. Miss V. Milne, black velvet. Miss Smythe, blue georgette and silver Miss Rayson. black velvet. Miss Scotney, bronze tinsel Miss M. Dowd, black satin. Miss Smallfield blue satin. Miss Geary, pink satin arid silver lace. Miss Wheeler, apricot crepe do chine and silver. Miss Montgomery, cyclamen beaded georgette. * Miss Templar, blue georgette. Miss Rice, Oriental brocade Miss Kearn, blue taffeta. Miss Robinson, apple green and gold. Miss Patterson, red crepe de chine and silver. Miss Kerfoot, green crepe de chine. Miss T. Monckton, cyclamen georgette and silver. Miss Pizzini, red and silver lace over silver. Miss Guy, mauve taffeta. Miss A. Bayly, Auckland, black georgette. Miss Meg. Kissling, Auckland, primrose charmeuse. Miss M. Grimwade, black georgette. Miss G. Hammond, black georgette. Miss B. Manning, panne velvet. Miss Livingstone, peach georgette, sequin trimming. Miss V. Hunter, black velvet. Miss Fitzgerald, green georgette Miss Perrin, apricot satin. Miss Mitchinson, mauve crepe de chine. Miss Tombs, maize embossed georgette. Miss Cunnold, red taffeta., Miss Bliss, kingfisher blue and silver. Miss Dawson, blue crepe de chine,, with fringe. Miss Edna Langmuir, black taffeta with Oriental bands. Miss Gower, cherry taffeta. Miss Biddish, lace over pink satin. Miss Dempsy, flame brocaded velvet. Miss I. Pratt, flame velvet and georgette. Miss E. Keely, pink with silver overdress. Miss Linder, cream lace and mauve satin. Miss Fox, silver lace over rose. Miss Shaw, silver lace over blue.

ROWING CLUB REVEL

NORTH SHORE’S VIVACITY The North Shore Rowing Club, which is the daddy of the rowing clubs on the spacious Waitemata, saw out its old year, and danced in a new one, last evening, with the distribution c*f prizes in the parish hall. Devonpcrt. The hall floor has a reputation I>r being stiff, but a hard-working committee got in some training for the. year's work by putting a finish on it. The big gathering went with a swing —vivacity and laughter and joie tie danse everywhere. A scheme of colourful decorations had been carried out, crossed oars reminded that the event was connected with rowing. Music was in the hands of Mr. Tatton’s orchestra, while Mr. Col. Far qu her son controlled the floor. Secretary Cameron superintended, and saw that Vicepresident Stevenson gave the prizes to the proper gentlemen. The club lias an energetic ladies’ committee, and. a big effort is being made to raise funds to buy some new shells to row in. Among those present were:— Mrs. D. Lucas, apple green taffeta delineated with silver tissue. Mrs. Alison leaf green taffeta and ace, shawl to tone. Mrs. Rimmer, vanishing biue georgette, ruched hemming. Mrs. B. King, silver lace and georgette. Mrs. D. M. McLean, black beaded crepe de chine. Mrs. G. Sollitt, old gold crepe l de chine. Mrs. \V. a. Campbell, metal blue satin. Mrs. Perry Taylor, sea shade brocaded satin. Mrs. 1. Massey, henna crepe de chine and gold lace. Mrs. Morrison, flame crepe de chine, with silver lace. Mrs. Douglas, black charmeuse. Mrs. McDuff, nile green taffeta. Mrs. Croydon, silver laced georgette. Mrs. Oliver, fawn charmeuse, relieved pale pink. Mrs. Pine, pale blue figured satin. Mrs. Blankarne. apricot georgette frock, black figured crepe de chine shawl. Mrs. N. Cameron, pink crepe de chine. Mrs. T. Walsh, desert gold satin carreau, hyacinth shawl. Mrs. Hill, dawn pink crepe de chine. Miss Newbegin, cyclamen crepe de chine, lavender shawl. Miss Wood, moonlight, blue taffeta, pink and blue shawl. Miss Z. Graham, black chiffon velvet. Miss F. Leitz, Persian blue crepe de chine. Miss J. Ensor, sea shell pink crepe de chine. Miss P. Seagar, silver tissue. Miss J. Knight, sky crepe de chine. Miss G. Berry, orange georgette, diamante trimming. Miss N. Ashdown, black velvet, gold sequined. Miss N. Brumfield, pillar box red crepe de chine. Miss M. Evans, black silk taffeta. Miss B. Verran, cyclamen taffeta, embroidered in gold. Miss J. Verran, rose taffeta, Spanish shawl. Miss Bullimore, dawn suffuse velvet, and gold lace. Miss Luxford, white crepe de chine, trimmed lace. Miss Caldwell, horizon blue silk. Miss Dinkhorn, black net, trimmed with rose. Miss Lord, kowhai grsen crepe de chine. Miss Precey, opal georgette. Miss Wilson, mauve crepe de chine. Miss V. Bowen, gold crepe de chine. Miss Kiely, cyclamen taffeta. Miss P. Dicky, flame satin, and shawl to match. Miss Una Williamson, jade green and silver lace. Miss Cath. Young, wisteria satin carreau and gold Miss Cameron, sunset crepe de chine. Miss K. Jenkin, coral pink taffeta. Miss J. Grainger, rata red crepe de chine. Miss B. Grainger, emerald green taffeta. Miss Beatrice Robinson, viola mauve silk, overdress of exact shade lace. Miss H. Keely, river green taffeta, overdress of lace, with looped pink buds. Miss Winnie McCluskey, cyclamen satin. Miss N. Drummond, lemon satin and georgette. Miss Mena Von Lubhe, black taffeta. Miss Dorothy Aughton, bois de rose crene de chine. Miss Rhoda Aughton, powder blue crepe de chine. Miss E. Astin, peach taffeta, silver relief. and cream shawl. Miss W. Cooper, canna satin jade shawl. Miss M. Bartley, jink georgette. Miss B. Bartley, peach crepe de chine. Miss M. Crabb. pink panne velvet. Miss M. Cotes, blue chiffon velvet, fur trimmings. Miss Jess Drummond, wisteria mauve georgette. Miss Ethel Latta, silver chiffon velvet, and French shawl. Miss Florrie Latta, powder blue velvet. MLss P. Franklin, mauve crepe de chine, crimson roses. Miss E. Beale, rose satin and silver late. Miss Bagnall, electric blue brocaded satin. Ur ’ Miss Louie Carswell, cinnamon satin. Miss Kennedy, amethyst blue satin and silver lace. Miss Hine, brocaded crepe de chine. Miss Devin, white georgette. Miss E. Waymouth, rose georgette and satin. . , Miss A. Richardson, viola taffeta., sequined. Miss N. Sinton, soft blue scrappe crepe. Miss E. Drake, rose blush satin. Miss A. Campbell, ciel blue crepe de Cll Miss F. Ozanne (Christchurch), cadet crene de chine. Miss Jean Taylor, mauve taffeta. Miss K. Blampied, beaded apricot crepe de chine. Miss Murray, azure georgette. Miss Lethbridge, cyclamen and silver Clapn, heavily beaded frock of fuchsia georgette. . Miss Christie, turquoise blue tafteta, rl Miss C. Sinclair, rose georgette and la ?,riss Thelma Hegh. sunset pink satin. Miss Gladys Melville, black georgette aI M i ss & *Ed ith Mead, breme and orange crepe de chine. , Miss Tatton, peach and silver l.’ai"Ca Miss Rna McGregor. flame ftwrwtte. Miss Joan Smith, apple Breen brocaded M Ml*s n .TenniV'Anderson, corn bine silk Se jj® t violet Gibbons, pear green crepe de M f iss n inez Howard, white satin. Miss Elder, mauve chiffon velvet, Miss M. WilHams, turquoise blue georgette. sequined. . - Miss T. McGregor, bronze sequined frock, canna shawl. ... ~0 Miss C. McGill, Shell pink taffeta. Miss n. Hunt, black georgette.