IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 150, 15 September 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

NOTES Miss Mona Coatli is on a visit to Christchurch, and is. the guest of Mrs. Trent. Mrs. E. W. Lysons, of New .Plymouth, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Nlrs. P. J. Scantlebury has returned from a visit to Rotorua. The Misses Martin, of Remuera, returned by the Marama from a visit to Sydney. Miss Mollie Hunt, who has been the guest of Mrs. Leslie Mills, Wellington, has returned to Auckland. Mrs. Austen Goss, Remuera, and Miss Brenda Bagnall, of Epsom, are on a visit to Mrs. J. R. Anderson, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. Major and Mrs. T. J. King, of Wellington. are staying at the Central Hotel. At the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Miss S. T. Spain, of Otago. Mr. and Mrs. L. Clare, of Gisborne, are at the Hotel Cargen. At the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. A. Jacobs, of Wellington. Miss M. Batchelor, of England, is among those staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barron, from Rotorua, are at the Central Hotel. iv * * Guests at the Star Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wilding, of Rotorua. Mrs. E. P. Pearce, of Wellington, is at the Central Hotel. Among those at the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. A. McKellar, of Christchurch. Mrs. R. L. Paterson is sailing by the Marama to-rporrow for Sydney, en route to England and Scotland, where she will spend an extended holiday. * * * Lady Edwards, widow of the late Sir Worley Bassett Edwards, formerly judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand!, arrived in Sydney on September 3. His Honour Mr. Justice Stringer and Mrs. Stringer returned to Auckland by the Limited this morning. Mrs. I. A. Motion, Miss J. Motion and Miss Joan Dacre, of Pukekohe, are

leaving to-morrow by the Marama for Melbourne, where the marriage of Miss Dacre and Mr. Laurence J. Harper will shortly take place. Dr. and Mrs. Aubrey Humphries, of Sacramento, California, formerly of Napier, who have been visiting New Zealand, left Auckland by the Niagara on their return to America.

Mrs. Edith Searle Grossman, of Auckland, one of the first women graduates of Canterbury College, and a well-known New Zealand writer, has gone to Christchurch to attend the jubilee celebrations of the Girls’ High School. She is; the guest of Mrs. Clark, Winchester Street. CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS DANCE A CHEERY PARTY A most enjoyable children’s fancy dress social and dance, given by Mrs. Walter Stephenson, of Mont le Grand Road, and Mrs. Peckham, of Chester Street, Mount Eden, Was held in the Dominion Road bowling pavilion on Saturday evening. The pavilion was gaily decorated with flags, streamers, and multicoloured balloons. Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Peckham welcomed their small guests, as they arrived, the former wearing a handsome frock of black charmeuse, relieved with rich silver lace, while Mrs. Peckham looked charming in a gown of flame-coloured satin beaute, with deep fringe trimming. About 140 children were present, and their fancy costumes were delightfully pretty and original. The three judges, Mrs. Aley, Mrs. Ramsay, and Mrs. Kitchener, were faced with an arduous task in the select 4 on of the prize winners, and after supper, which was served to the young folk, their parents? and friends, in the pavilion, their final decision was announced as follows: Most original girl and boy, Miss Waveny Davis, “Eat More Fruit,” Master lan Stephenson, “President of the D.R.8.C.”; prettiest dressed girl and boy, Miss Joan Cox, “Pink Rose,” Master Barry Clench, “Snow Bunny”:, best dressed girl and boy, Miss Ena McHarrie, “Eastern Prince,” Master Len Peckham, “Rajah.”

Consolation prizes were awarded to the following: Miss Lois Spry, “The Sweetest One”; Master Fred. Tucker, “Indian Chief”; Miss Zelma Spry, “Snowball”; Master Dermot Skelton, “Indian Warrior”; and Miss Joyce. Massey, “Strawberry.”

During the t evening the young folk indulged in games and dancing. Miss Betty and Miss Joan Gentles won prizes in the Monte Carlo dance. A bride doll presented by Mrs. Evans, of Chester Street, Mount Eden, was won by Miss M. Coutts.

A programme was arranged by the hostesses, and the following little girls took part: Miss Desley Holmes, Miss Gooch, Miss/ Zelma Spry, Miss Mollie Kelly, Miss Lois Davidson, and Miss Hammil.

Mr. Bush, master of ceremonies, who was ably assisted by Mr. Kelly, president of the Dominion Road Bowling Club, called for three cheers for Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Peckham, and the children responded as only children can cheer. At 10 p.m. the tiny tots left for home, and the adults passed the remainder of the evening in dancing, closing with the National Anthem. When shoes have been wet through, rub them thoroughly with vaseline before cleaning and polishing in the ordinary way, and all the usual stiffness will disappear.

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A “DAFF-O-DILLY” DANCE TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB Under the auspices of the Takapuna Boating Club a most enjoyable “Daff-O-Dilly” dance was held in the ideally situated clubhouse at Bayswater last evening. The clubhouse was transformed with golden streamers and trails of orangecoloured flowers. Light shades in the shape of huge paper daffodils were very effective, and the painted canvas landscape round the walls enhanced the springtime atmosphere. Blue and gold streamers and bowls of violets and daffodils made the supper room look very inviting. During the evening “Baby” Colman gave an exhibition Charleston that was enhusiastically received, and Miss Audrey Ivel also contributed an appreciated solo dance. Confetti was showered down by four bright little daffodils. Misses June and Billie Thompson and Lola and Joyce Colman, who were swinging high over the heads of the dancers.

Splendid music was supplied by Birtiey’s First Orchestra, and a dainty supper was served under the capable management of the Ladies’ Committee. Committee ladies present were: Mrs. Lidgard, wife of Commodore Lidgard. ecru lace frock. Mrs. Smith, flame embossed velvet model. Mrs. Cook, figured rose marocain gown with lace trimming. Mrs. Gyde, black marocain frock and ecru lace Mrs. Edwards, gown of black crepe de chine beaded in crystal. Mrs. Burnett, hyacinth blue crepe de chine embossed model. Mrs. Inkster, gown of black lace and crepe de chine. Mrs. Dryland, apricot georgette frock sequined in silver. Mrs. Bowen, pastel tinted crepe de chine gown. Mrs Hovard, delphinium blue crepe de chine model. Miss Halloway, frock of rose taffeta. Among the visitors were:— Mrs. Goodison, turquoise blue marocain gown. Mrs. Laidelli, ivory crepe de chine with cerise velvet relief. Mrs. Waterhouse, tomato georgette with crystal be;adiiig. Mrs. Peters, frock of green embossed georgette. Mrs. Thompson, black lace model. Mrs. Croyden, flame georgette gown with gold lace. Mrs. Lindsay, black marocain frock. Mrs. Lawrence, cherry crepe de chine model. Mrs. Ivel, cerise georgette gown with gold lace relief. Mrs. Coleman, black crepe de chine model. Miss M. Arns, black velvet frock with French floral embroidery and moline fur. Miss O. Buchanan, turquoise blue taffeta with cerise appliqued relief. Miss J. Buchanan, cherry georgette gown with gold lace. Miss Phelan, frock of sea green taffeta and silver lace. Miss A. Buchanan, silver lace gown with jade green relief. Miss E. Rayner, gown of black velvet. Miss N. Odell, blue brocaded gown with white fur trimming. . Miss H. Gilbert, frock of ivory crepe de chine with silver relief. Miss B. Clark, flame coloured velvet model with fringe. Miss Addis, dainty georgette gown. Miss Waterhouse, ivory crepe de chine with gold medallions. Miss Geise, eau de nil taffeta frock. Miss McCallum, bouffante gown of turquoise blue taffeta. Miss N. Robertson, frock of silver traced net lace worn over mauve satin-russe. Miss M. Hickey, coral pink taffeta gown with lace. Miss Parkes, Wedgewood blue marocain model with silver relief Miss Hayward, French .floral embossed net in flesh and rose shades. Miss Wilson, black velvet gown with cerise touches. Miss A. Simpson, frock of cyclamen taffeta with bouffant bow. Miss Latimer, ivory taffeta gown with tulle ov€irskirt. Miss J. Latimer, French grey and rose crepe de chine. Miss Kenton, gown of flame embossed crepe de chine. Miss Quayle, Wedgewood blue beaded georgette model. Miss Powel, jade green beaded frock and apricot shawl. Miss T. Johnson, blush rose crepe de chine frock. Miss Graham, delphinium blue crepe de chine model with French tuckings. Miss D. Bradley, frock of sage green satin-russe. Miss Bestick, black velvet gown with diamante trimming Miss Amodeo, frock of cyclamen taffeta. Miss More to, mauve shaded to violet ninon worn over crepe de chine. Miss Wilson, black velvet model. Miss Caldow, gown of old rose crepe de chine. Miss Mclntyre, black georgette model. Miss M. Edwards, frock of hyacinth blue crepe de chine. Miss Stewart, gown of French embossed crepe de chine in rose. Miss E. Brown, maize printed marocain and georgette model. Miss V. Brown, frock of navy crepe de chine. LADY COWAN ENTERTAINED WORK OF BRITISH FILM COMMITTEE Mrs. F. C. Webster was the hostess at an afternoon tea given yesterday, when representatives of various societies were invited to meet Lady Cowan who is passing through Auckland on an Empire tour. Lady Cowan, who is president of the British Women’s Patriotic League, besides being interested in many other women’s organisations, gave a most interesting address on the work of the British Film Committee of Patriotic Societies, of which she is president. The chief aims of the society are to encourage British films being shown throughout the Empire, and to inaugurate a scheme of special matinees for children, when purely suitable pictures for children will be shown.

All present were extremely interested and invited Lady Cowan to speak at a. public meeting should she find it possible to return to Auckland before sailing for Australia, with the idea of forming a similar organisation in this city, Mrs. Garrard, president of the Y.W.C.A., kindly offering the use of the hall.

Among those present were the Mayoress of Auckland, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, Mrs. Garrard and Mrs. G. H. Wilson, of the Y.W.C.A.; Mrs. Benfell, district president of the W.C.T.U.; Mrs. Streater and Miss Wallace, of the Navy League: Mrs. John Cook, of the W.C.T.U.: Miss Alice Hasten, city councillor; Miss Mowbray, president of the Victoria League; Miss Carnachan, president of the National Council of Women: and Miss Jean Begg, secretary of the Y.W.C.A.

SOUTHERNERS’ SOCIAL CLUB A REUNION DANCE The Click Clack Cabaret was the scene of a delightful dance on Tuesday evening, when the newly-formed Southerners’ Social Club held the first dance of their season. The function was a decidedly popular one, and an unusual air of camaraderie and goodfellowship pervaded the throng of cheerful dancers. The success of the evening was largely due to the happy thought on the organisers’ part of providing visitors with their individual town’s collours. the red and black of Canterbury, the blue and gold of Otago, and the yellow and black of Wellington making it easy for ex-residents of those provinces to distinguish their fellow migrants. In the Monte Carlo dance, Otago, Canterbury and Wellington were represented in the three couples finally occupying the floor, each couple enthusiastically supporting its own town. The prize eventually went to Mr. and Mrs. R. Cornish, of Otago. Excellent music was provided by Mr. Norman Ganley and his orchestra, and it is hoped by club members that another of these functions will be held early in October. During the evening Mr. J. Cormick, the organiser, emphasised the need of a club where the younger set from the South could meet in social intercourse. Among those present were: Mrs. Cox, who wore a handsome frock ol’ black georgette. Mrs. R. Cornish, japonica red sequined georgette over silver lame. Mrs. Bailey, mignonette green frock with silver trimming. Mrs. Barnes, gold beaded frock of Nile green georgette. Mrs. Laurie, frock of cloth of silver and lace. Mrs. E. Cotter, georgette and lace frock of jade green shade. Mrs. Somers, beaded frock of almond green georgette. Mrs. Rowntree, frock of rose du Barri georgette. Mrs. Hastings, wildrose pink frock of georgette. Miss M. Maxted, rose pink georgette frock. Miss O. Bowen, frock of black crepe de chine. Miss E. Glennon, frock of black panne velvet and embroidered shawl. Miss Freeman, gold beaded frock of leaf green georgette. Miss B. Lonergan, green beaded frock of crepe Elise. Miss Zohrab, hydrangea blue taffeta frock. Miss Berry, frock of delphinium blue crepe de chine. Miss Joachim, apple green taffeta frock. Miss M. Freeman, frock of cameo rose georgette. Miss Worthy, frock of wistaria crepe de chine. Miss R. McDonald, rose pink frock of chiffon velvet. Miss Hitchcock, taffeta frock of geranium pink shade. VICTORIA LEAGUE EVER-READY COMMITTEE MRS. MACFARLANE WELCOMED HOME Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, the chairwomen of the Ever-Ready Committee of the Victoria League, was the guest of honour at a charming little function in the league rooms on Tuesday, when the members met to formally welcome her home after her visit to America. Mrs. John Reid, acting-chairwoman, in a happy little speech, expressed the pleasure it gave members to have Mrs. Macfarlane with them again, and presented her, on behalf of the committee, with a bouquet of primroses and violets. Mrs. Macfarlane thanked the members for their charming thought in giving her the little function, and gave an interesting talk on her impressions of her travels. Victoria, in Vancouver Island, Mrs. Macfarlane spoke very highly of, saying that it was a beautiful tree-planted town, in which everything possible has been done from a town-beautifying point of view. While in Victoria, Mrs. Macfarlane visited the organisation whose work makes it the equivalent of the Victoria League, and from its executive she brought back many kind messages for the success of the league in New Zealand. While abroad Mrs. Macfarlane also paid a visit to Alaska, where she was fortunate enough to see a particularly wonderful display of the Northern Lights. A QUIET WEDDING O’BRIEN—GRAHAM A quiet and pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mrs. E. Graham, Church Street, Opotiki, on Sunday, by the Rev. David Hird, M.A., when Leslie Eleanor, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Eldon Graham, was married to Mr. Francis O’Brien, of Auckland. The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a charming tailored costume of mauve tweed, with hat to match. She carried an exquisite Victorian posy of violets, freesias and maiden-hair fern. Miss E. Graham, sister to the bride, attended as bridesmaid and wore a mauve crepe de chine frock and crinoline hat. She carried a posy of violets and freesias. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. E. Newton, of Putaruru. After the w*edding breakfast the couple left for their future home in Auckland.

A NIGHT WEDDING RUSHWORTH—ANDREW A -wedding that created widespread interest took place in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Otahuhu. last evening, when Beryl, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Andrew, of Otahuhu. was married to Mr. W. E. Rush worth, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. \\ . E. Rush worth, of Liverpool, England. The church made a picturesque setting for the pretty wedding group, having been beautifully decorated by members of the choir. From an arch formed of beautiful masses of flowers was suspended a handsome wedding bell. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride was gowned in an exquisite model of primrose Edelweiss lace, shaded in pastel tones. In loops from the shoulder were narrow ribbon velvet streamers in matching tones. A veil of beautiful Limerick lace hung gracefully from a chaplet of orange blossoms, forming a train. A bouquet of pale tinted sweet peas and anemones, intermingled with asparagus, completed a particularly dainty toilette. Miss INI. Andrew, as chief bridesmaid, wore a gown of blush pink crepe de chine, with petalled hem and dainty trimmings of a deeper shade, finished with long velvet tie streamers. Her head-dress was a bandeau of silver, caught with tiny posies, and she carried a bouquet of spring flowers to tone. Miss M. Ferguson, another attendant, woro a pretty frock of cameo pink crepe de chine, with petalled skirt, and relief of two toned-velvet ribbon. She wore a bandeau of silver with posy trimmings, and carried a bouquet of spring flowers to tone w r ith frock. The two little flower girls, Sadie Berry and Jean Clements, wore dainty frocks of moonlight blue crepe de chine, with ribbon knots and streamers to match, and quaint little silVer headdresses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Lester Roberts, of Christchurch, and Mr. Reg. Pawson. of Auckland. The service, which was fully choral, was conducted by the Rev. Seaton assisted by the Rev. Vaughan. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception held in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, which was gaily decorated with masses of spring flowers and multi-coloured streamers twining to all parts of the hall. A wedding bell hung over the centre table, and under this the happy couple stood and received congratulations from a large number of friends. The supper tables were decked with brightly-coloured cyclamen and masses of maidenhair fern and asparagus. Mrs. F. Andrew, mother of the bride, received her guests wearing a gown of beige crepe de chine, with Paisley trimmings, and a smart hat to tone. Later in the evening, dancing was indulged in to the pleasing music of a jazz orchestra. Among the guests were: Mrs. B. H. Andrew, black marocain gown embroidered in royal blue and gold. Mrs. Geo. Gladding, gown of black resilda crepe. Mrs. Henry Everitt, smart frock of wine marocain. Mrs. Vaughan, Tuakau, frock of apple green crepe de chine with beige lace. Mrs. Chapman, gown of black figured silk. „ . , Mrs. D. G. Banks, rose and silver shot taffeta gown. Mrs. Dinninson, gown of golden brown panne velvet. , „ _ , Mrs. C. Waddell, frock of navy blue satin with Oriental panels. Mrs. Carter H. Pawson, gown of Oriental georgette. . . . Mrs. Thos. Clements, frock of bois de rose bordered repp. . Mrs. C. B. Whitmore, gown of black charmeuse. . Mrs. T. Lippiatt, frock of electric blue crepe de chine. . . „ Mrs. J. Trenwith, floral crepe de chine and georgette frock. Mrs. C. L. Hampden, frock of cameo pink georgette and lace. Mrs. P. Mills, Te Kuiti, handsome embroidered panne velvet gown. Mrs. J. Nicholson, black crepe faille frock, with trimmings of shell pink. Mrs. S. Hill, black georgette gown, with touches of royal blue. Mrs. Les. Connell, Tuakau, gown of cyclamen crepe azalea. „ . Mrs. J. W. Andrew, smart taffeta frock of black. - Mrs. Andrew, senr., gown of black flg Miss G lk * Nicholson, shell georgette frock and shawl of gold lace. Miss Molly Lippiatt, forget-me-not blue crepe de chine frock. Miss N. Hill, frock of floral crepe de Ch Miss Whitmore, frock of black charmMiSs‘ Hazel Rainey, hyacinth blue taffeMi.‘fs°Sk* Smith, frock of apricot marQ Miss Flemming, frock of black crepe de chine, beaded in silver. Miss W. Hill, frock of black crepe de chine with appliqued flowers. Miss D. Trenwith, powder blue embossed georgette frock Miss J. Hunter, frock of black panne V€ Miss Molly Vaughan, Tuakau, wistaria crepe de chine frock, with gold beading. Miss Jean Hunter, frock of Nile green crepe de chine, with silver tissue. AN INTERESTING WEDDING IN WELLINGTON WEBB-BOWEN—SMITH St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, was the venue of a quiet wedding of interest to many folk throughout New Zealand, on Tuesday, when the Ven. Archdeacon Johnson married Christine Mary Louise, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amelius Smith, of Island Bay, to Charles Webb-Bowen, of Dannevirke, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Webb-Bowen, formerly of Nelson. The bride wore an attractive gown of beige mariette, effectively inset with guipure lace a sandy shade, daintily needle-run with gold thread. A black crinoline hat, trimmed with osprey plumes and a charming bouquet of polyanthus and boronia mingled with fern completed a dainty toilette. The bride’s mother, who wore a handsome gown of black hatienne, and a black hat, and carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers, gave her away. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Dudley Tripe as best man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Amelius Smith entertained a number of old friends of the bride and groom’s families at their residence at Island Bay. Both families are particularly well-known in New Zealand, Mr. Amelius Smith having been aide-de-camp to S;r George Grey, when he was Governor of New Zealand, and later acted in the same capacity to Sir George Bowen. Mr. Smith was then appointed to a position in The Government Audit Department, an office which he filled till his retirement from active business some years ago. The bridegroom’s father, the late Mr. C. H. Webb-Bowen, was for a great number of years a resident of Westport, and later for a period of 20 years resided in Nelson, the family making a large circle of friends in each place. Mr. and Mrs. Webb-Bowen will make their future home in Dannevirke.

FAREWELL PARTY MRS. R. L. PATERSON ENTERTAINS Mrs. R. L. Paterson, of St. Stephen's Avenue, who leaves town to-morrow by the Marama for Sydney, en route for England and Scotland, where she will spend an extended holiday, gave a delightful little party at the Tudor Tea Rooms yesterday afternoon, in farewell to a number of friends. The table was attractively decorated with spring flowers and looked particularly attractive. Mrs. Paterson’s guests included Mrs. Keeble, Mrs. Levin, Mrs. Darcy, Mrs Ben Buttle, Mrs. R. Rainger, Mrs. Devore, Mrs. Pratt, Miss Cushla Rainger and Miss Paterson. A DANCE PARTY A cheery dance party was given on Monday evening by the Misses Brenda and Rone Brown, of Remuera. Among the guests were:—The Misses Ailsa Lewis, Rona Fenton, Peggy Heintz, Dulsie Burns. Olive Wilson, Jean Wilson, Kathleen Whittle, Mrs. Melville, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Brown, Messrs. J. Melville, W. Brown, J. de Rungs, L. Henton, A. Shields, S. Stubbs, A. Stubbs, D. Coutts, O. Smith, V. Ford, E. Middleton, G. Adams, A. Stewart, E. Clark.