IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 162, 29 September 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Sir Henry and Lady Cowan and Miss Cowan left Wellington on Tuesday for Sydney. Before leaving Lady Cowan expressed her thanks for the kindness shown her by the women in New Zealand. “We sail to-day from your beautiful Island with keen regret, and carrying away with us memories full of pleasantness and interest,” she said. “I never dreamed that one could meet with so much hospitality and kindness extended to mere strangers, even if of the same blood and race.” Mrs. J. A. Petre, Claude Road, Epsom, returned to Auckland to-day from a visit to Rotorua and Thames. Mrs. Dunbar, of Hamilton, is visiting Auckland.^ Mrs. Harold Caro was a recent Hamilton visitor to Auckland. Miss Eva Webb-Jones, a young Wanganui singer, has joined the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company. Miss Ross Hall, of Auckland, is a visitor to Hamilton. Mrs. B. Murra}/’, of Wellington, is a visitor to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan, of Hunter - ville, are staying at the Albert Hotel. * * * Viistors from overseas staying at the Central Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. W. Haughton, of Melbourne. • * * Mr. and Mrs. H. McMaster, of Featherston, are at the Central Hotel. * * * Miss Jean Lawford left town yesterday on a visit to the Waiikato. Miss P. Tewsley is leaving to-day on a visit to Okoroire. * * * Mrs. E. U. Reid is leaving to-day on a visit to Okoroire. * * * Mrs. E. M. Sample, of Wellington, is staying with Mrs. C. Wright, Cheltenham Road, Devonport. Mrs. Hartley, of Sydney, is the guest of Mrs. H. C. Tewsley, Burrows Avenue, Parnell. Miss Way, of Christchurch, is staving with Mrs. Alfred Buckland, Gillies Avenue. Miss B. Sinclair Lockhart, who has been staying with friends in Napier, Wellington and Blenheim, is returning to Auckland to-day. Miss Kathleen Withham, of Sydney is the guest of Mrs. E. Howard, Parnell Road. * * * Mrs. C. £5. Tendall and Miss P. Hawley left on Tuesday for Rotorua, where they will spend a fortnight's holiday. Mrs. W. J. O'Brien, Takapuna, has returned from a visit to Perth, where she was staying: with her mother, Mrs ■eLwis. ■

A PRESENTATION

TO NURSE DORA CURTIS, OF WAIHI A pleasant little function took place at the Waihi Plunket Society’s rooms on Tuesday afternoon, when Nurse Bora Curtis was presented with a set of salad dishes by the committee of the local branch of the Plunket Society. In making the presentation. Miss Lord, president of the local branch, referred to the admirable work that Nurse Curtis had accomplished during her two years in Waihi and thanked her for what she had done for the mothers and babies in the town. Miss Curtis, who is shortly to be married, retires from the Plunket Society at the end of the present month.

TE AWAMUTU PLUNKET SOCIETY

BABY KING AND QUEEN CARNIVAL A meeting of townspeople took place on Tuesday evening for the purpose of selecting babies for candidature in connection with the Te Awamutu Plunket Society’s Baby King and Queen Carnival. Mr. F. ‘Quin occupied the chair. The following nominations were received of candidates: Donald Locke and Girlie Williams. . Master Baker and Margaret Neilseri. Donald Reidpath and Heather Smith. Maxwell Rickard and Helen Jourdain. It was decided to make the selection by ballot, and the two pairs chosen were: Donald Locke and Girlie Williams. Master Baker and Margaret Neilsen. ALDA’S REPUTATION—SARTORIALLY SPEAKING

Enjoying, a reputation not only as a great singer, but also as one of the most beautifully-dressed women in New York, Madame Francis Alda, who opened her Auckland season at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, has for many years been the prima donna of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. That she is famed for her dressing is no surprise to New Zealanders who knew her, in her very young days, as a tyro on the sta.Be, for she always managed to look smart even on a small salary. But then her beautiful aunt, Francis Saville, had the same flair for clothes. Frances Alda, who was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, comes from a family of singers, for her grandmother was Madame Simonsen, whose voice, it is claimed, was exquisite. When previously in Melbourne, she was familiarly known as Frances Adler, but when, after studying with Marchesi, she blossomed forth as prima donna, she was advised to transpose her name and give it the Italian ring of Alda.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

STAINTON—SCHOFIEILD A pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the Pitt Street Methodist Church, when Miss Olive Schofield, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Schofield, of Grey Lynn, was married to Mr. Stuart Stainton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stainton, late of Whangarei. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the young couple. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory satin beaute, the bodice having an inset of silver lace and tiny silver sleeves, while the skirt hung in petals over a heavy silver lace flounce. Each pdtal was beautifully embroidered and finished with pearl and diamante ornaments. The veil, which formed the train was prettily embroidered and caught in place by a coronet of orange blossoms. A handsome shower bouquet of spring flowers completed a dainty toilette. » The bride was attended by Miss D. Meek, of Whangarei, who wore a lovely frock of turquoise shot taffeta trimmed with lace, and Miss Enid Smith, cousin of the bride, was also daintily dressed in cyclamen shot taffeta trimmed with georgette and posies. Both wore headbands of rainbow tulle finished with posies, and carried beautiful bouquets to tone with their frocks. Mr. Eric Stainton, brother of the bridegroom, was in attendance as best man and Mr. Clive Stainton as groomsman. The Itev. Leonard B. Dalby was the officiating minister. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Dorothy Tea Rooms, Anzao Avenue. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Schofield. Mrs. Schofield was smartly frocked in anchovy French crepe de chine trimmed with gold metal lace and finely pleated georgette and wore a smart model hat of biscuit georgette to tone and fox furs. Mrs. A. G. Stainton, mother of the bride, was neatly gowned in black and white silk marocain frock, black silk coat and hat to match. Among the guests were: Mesdames H. A. Smith, J. B. Robertson, G. Fordham, J. Casley, G. Stainton. J. Bain, E. Butler, W. Smith, W. Lemmon, W. Bowden, .T. Lawson, J. E. Schofield, IT. Schofield, A. Schofield, F. Steinert, W. Woods, R. Walker, L. Dalby, F. Stainton, E. Owens, C. Scott, Misses M.. Casley, D. Bain, M. Bolland, E. Sarney, E. Johns, M. James, F. Steinert, G„ Dillon.

GIBSON—JACKSON

A wedding of wide interest was celebrated at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on Tuesday afternoon by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Wellington, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Johnson, when Thelma Marion Owynth, daughter of the late Mr. R. K. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, of Masterton, was married to Osborne S. O. Gibson, vicar of Patea, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson, of Sunderland, England. The bride, who entered the church oil the arm of her brother, Mr. G. Jackson, was gowned in white panne velvet, with pleats of rose pink georgette veiled with rich lace, the same lace forming the long sleeves. The tulle veil which formed a train was supported by a simple wreath of orange blossom. The only ornament worn was a string of pearls, and she carried a bouquet of white and pink carnations.

The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Yolande Jackson, sister of the bride (chief bridesmaid) and Miss Gwendoline Fenwick, of Christchurch, both wearing frocks of Charleston red and cream lace, over rose pink, the skirts made with three deep frills, with a shoulder knot and long ends of red tulle. Their hats were of pale beige crinoline, with a red rose on the brim, and they carried bouquets of deep red carnations and anemones. The bridegroom wfeis attended by two of his brother clergy, the Rev. V. Bean chi, of St. Paul’s, and the Rev. J. Adams, of Feilding. After the ceremony, Mrs. Jackson entertained relatives and a few old friends at the wedding tea at the Hotel Cecil. Tea was served in the lounge, which was decorated with flowering currant and white spirea. Mrs. Jackson received her guests wearing a coat and skirt of amethyst colour, with waistcoat of shot brocaded taffetas, and hat of the same shades, and carried a bouquet of mauve anemones. Bishop Sprott proposed tlie health of the bride and bridegroom, and the Rev. Beanchi that of the bridesmaids. Among the guests also were:—Mrs. Sprott, Archdeacon and Mrs. Johnson, Mr- and Mrs. S. Mawley/ Masterton; Mrs. Moore arid Miss Iv. Morrison, Masterton; Mr. and Mrs. George Moore, Wairarapa; Mrs. Hector, Mr. P. Jackson, Miss Wyett, Greytown; Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackson and Miss Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Dowsett and Miss N. Johnston. Later, when the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon, the bride wore a French frock.of all-over design decked with red, a French coat of red velour with grey fur collar and cuffs, and hat of grey, with touches of gold.

JONES—DAVIES

The wedding took'place on Tuesday night at the Presbyterian Manse of Mr. John Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, of Huntly West, to Miss Lilian May Davies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davies, of Huntly West. The ceremony, which was a very quiet one, was attended only by the relatives of the young couple. The Rev. M. Gibb officiated.

WAIKATO LYCEUM CLUB

On Saturday at the Hamilton Lyceum Club, the Literary Circle gave a congratulatory afternoon tea in honour of Mrs. W. J. Stevens, who recently won the Dominion contest organised by the New Zealand League of Penwomen for a one-act play. Mrs. H. Valder presented Mrs. Stevens with a beautiful bouquet, and musical items were rendered by Mesdaraes McKinnon, Kaber-Harrison and Miss Valder. A large number of members attended, and a delightful afternoon was spent.

Another greatly favoured colour theme is red and white. Quite one of the prettiest gowns I have seen in this category is of crepe de chine printed in a design of red cubes on a white background. Red and white coats are still the rage.