IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 201, 14 November 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Their Excellencies the Governor - General and Lady Alice Fergusson have issued invitations for a garden party at Government House. on November 22. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson opened the Royal Show at Christchurch on Thursday, as his Excellency the Governor-General was indisposed. Lady Alice also opened the fete at the Girls’ Presbyterian Orphanage on Saturday "afternoon in place of his Excellency. Mrs. "W. H. and Miss Fletcher, of Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Langford.’* of Wellington, are staying in Auckland. Mrs. A. *E. Affleck, of Wellington, is in Auckland. Mrs. Albert McLean, of England, arrived in Wellington by the Remuera, and is now staying in Auckland. Mrs. .McLean intends to settle at Dargaviiie. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham Reid were the guests in Wellington of the English-Speaking Union at a luncheon Party. They left on Friday evening for a tour of the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. Busch, of Waihi. are visiting Auckland and are at the Commercial Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. C. Willis, of Wellington, are among the guests at the Commercial Hotel. Sir Edwin and Lady Mitchelson arrived in Auckland from Wellington yesterday morning. Mrs. H. E. Gillespie returned to Auckland yesterday after a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Russell left last evening for the South. Sister Annie left Auckland for Wellington by the express last evening. Mrs. and Miss Dixon left Auckland last evening for a visit to the South. Mrs. Macky was a passenger for the South by the Limited last evening. Mrs. A. Devore and Miss Devore are on a visit to New Plymouth, and are staying with Mrs. A. C. Collins. Miss Lois Cutfield, who has been the guest of Miss Leathern, in -New Plymouth, has returned to Auckland. Mrs. D. Duff, of Cheltenham, is leaving this evening for Nelson, where she will stay with her mother, Mrs. W. W. Snodgrass. Miss £s r . Bailey, of Cambridge, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. Moser, of Masterton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Trevor Thomson, in Parnell. Commander C. E. Brooke, R.N., late commanding officer of PI.M.S. Laburnum, and Mrs. Brooke sailed by the Rotorua last week for England. Mrs. A. Bull, of Auckland, is visiting* her daughter, Mrs. Wynne Gray, in Hamilton. Mrs. Montgomery and Miss Montgomery, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs. Glacken, in Masterton. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Gwendolyn Purnell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Daniell, Te Mawhai, formerly of Hamilton, to Arthur Herbert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Coyle, Mount Eden, Auckland. C.J.C. BALL BRILLIANT FUNCTION The Canterbury Jockey Club's ball lias for many years been acclaimed the most brilliant social function of the year, and the ball held this year in the Caledonian Hall certainly enhanced the club’s reputation for successful organisation. The committee comprised:—Mrs. M. Bethell, Miss Phyllis Boyle, Mrs. C. G. Dalgety, Miss Joan Fulton, Mrs. George Gould, Messrs. A. D. Boyle, L. E. Cooke, L. D. Cotterill, D. Gould, George Gould, H. G. Helmore, D. E Wanklyn. The decorations were effective and dignified. Along the front of the stage was arranged a row of pelargoniums in luxuriant bloom, and beneath the stage was a miniature forest of maples. The lights were diffused through golden canopies, and the windows draped with pretty apple-green curtains. Lady Rhodes wore a gown of gold tissue, the .corsage opening in a long V over panel of amethyst georgette. Mrs. Bidwell (Wairarapa). black georgette, heavily beaded with jet beads and coloured bead motifs. .Miss Hareourt (Wellington), exclusive frock of gold lace mounted on black georgette. Mrs. Algar Williams, imperial blue georgette, embroidered with sequins. Mrs. Pow (Wellington), cyclamen georgette embroidered with vari-coloured bead motifs. CLUB GARDENING CIRCLE VISIT TO "THE HILL” The gardening circle of the Lyceum j Club spent a very pleasant afternoon at Mrs. David Nathan's home. The Hill. Manurewa, on Saturday. The members were shown over the garden, with its spacious lawns and pretty rose walks, and were delighted with the hot-houses filled with beautiful orchids and other rare flowers. The fine domain of natural bush at the end of the garden was also explored by the gardening enthusiasts and was much admired. Afternoon tea, which was served on the side porch overlooking the garden, brought a very delightful outing - to a close. LATE MRS. M. WINTLE Mrs. Margaret Wintle, who died on Friday at the age of SI. was a daughter of Captain John McCullough, of Newcastle, England. Captain McCullough brought a large family to New Zealand in the ship Tornado over GO years ago. For over 20 years Mrs. Wintle lived at Tamaki. where her husband, the late Captain Alfred Wintle, until his death 27 years ago, was engaged in farming. The late Plon. William McCullough. of Thames, was a brother of Mrs. Wintle. Mrs. Wintle is survived by three sons, Mr. Walter Wintle, of Auckland, and Messrs. Claude and William Wintle, of Mangawai. The private interment took place at St. John's College, Tamaki, yesterday.

SATURDAY’S BRIDE ANT EPSOM WEDDING FORDE—WHITESIDE St. Andrew's Church at Epsom was massed with beautiful flowers on Saturday afternoon for the wedding' of Miss Dorothy Florence "Whiteside, the youngest daughter of the Rev. W. C. and Mrs. Whiteside, and Mr. Harold Glenis Forde, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Forde, of Golf Road, Epsom. The bride’s father, the Rev. Air. Whiteside, conducted the marriage service, assisted by the Rev. F. P. Willis. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. F. P. Wright, of Masterton, as best man, and Mr. J. Otway as groomsman. Mr. B. S. Whiteside, brother of the bride, gave her away. The bridal gown was daintily fashioned of ivory chenille georgette, effectively combined with white chiffon velvet, and lightly outlined around the petalled hem with rhinestones. A delicate tracery of gold and silver embroidery trimmed the prettily flowing sleeves of georgette, and an attractive finish was provided by a slender belt of rhinestones. An exquisite veil of Brussels lace was arranged from under a chaplet of orange blossoms, and fell in gracious folds over the bride’s charming gown, while a bouquet of fragrant lilies of the valley and white roses was a delightful complement to her toilette. Miss Maudie .Barker, of Gisborne, and Miss Joyce' Rowley, acted as bridesmaids, and Miss Christine Lewis was flower-girl. The bridesmaids’ frocks were made of rose pink georgette, on a foundation of silver lace, with pretty ribbontrimmed overskirts of rose chiffon. They wore hats of rose-coloured crinoline straw, and carried dainty bouquets of rose and white flowers. The flower-girl wore an attractive little frock of cameo rose georgette and taffetas, with a narrow trimming of guipure lace, and tiny hand-made rosebuds. In her hair she wore a wreath of matching rosebuds, while her basket of pink and white flowers carried out the rose-tinted note of the attendants’ frocking. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, th guests being received by Mrs. Whiteside, who wore a charming gown of oyster-grey satin, with a black silk crepe coat, and a becoming hat of black balibuntak Mrs, Forde, the mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of periwinkle blue and gold lace, with black hat. Among the guests were: Mrs. W. A. p’Arcy (Wanganui), frock of black and silver georgette, v/itli a. flat to tone. ’ UclL Mrs. H. Gilfillan, frock of black georgette, and black hat. Airs. Hugh Wrignt, navy blue frock relieved with fawn, and black hat. Mrs. Bryan- Whiteside, georgette frock of Nile green, and beige, with hat to match. Mrs. T. D. Ball, black and fuchsia frock, and black hat, with white ospreys. Miss Joyce Stevenson, navy blue pleated georgette frock, and hat to match. Mrs. Leslie Gould, figured crepe de chine frock, and scarlet hat. Airs. T. AlcLaughlin, navy blue frock, and navy hat to match. .Airs. H. Wynyard, Naples blue georgette frock, inset with cream lace, and black hat. Mrs. Laird, black crepe faille, and nutbrown hat. Aliss White, navy silk crepe frock, and navy hat. Mrs. Fred Yonge, frock of navy crepe de chine, and navy hat. Aliss Alackay, pleated grey crepe de chine frock, and black hat. Arrs. Walter Barker (Gisborne), saxe blue, hat to match. Airs. J. W. Nolan (Gisborne), black georgette, black hat. Airs. Long, black frock, black and purple hat. Mrs. Rowley, black and grey dress, hat to match. Airs. Brennand, fuchsia-toned frock of crepe de chine, and hat to match. Airs. Aledhurst, frock of black marocain, and hat to match. Airs. Willis, navy crepe de chine frock, and fawm hat. Airs. Creagh, black ensemble of crepe faille, and hat to match. Airs. Dewsbury, black gown. with touches of rose embroidery. Airs. J. Fisher, frock .of navy blue crepe de chine. Aliss K. Brown, navy silk crepe frock, and hat to match. Airs. Pritt, black satin coat, black and purple hat. Airs. Anderson, frock of blue floral j crepe de chine, and pink hat. Airs. W. B. Ball, cinnamon and mauve frock of French georgette. Airs. J. Kenderdine, black georgette frock, and hat of black v'isca. Airs. Lewis, pale blue beaded frock, and rose pink hat. Aliss Yonge, frock of navy blue crepe de chine. Aliss Edna Kenderdine, geranium pink frock, and hat to tone. Airs. Frank Long, pale grey French frock, and apple green hat. Aliss Staclcpool, beech brown frock, and hat to match. Aliss Brodie, gold and black frock of crepe alonza. Miss Alaude Von Stunner, figured fawn frock, and hat to tone. Aliss Taylor, frock of navy pleated georgette. Aliss Inez Taylor, leaf brown crepe frock, and hat to match. Airs. Ivelland, flowered chiffon frock, mauve coat, and liat to tone. Airs. H. E. Forde, navy and fawn frock of crepe de chine. Aliss L. Forde, saxe blue frock, and beige hat. , , .. Airs. Lusk, gown of black and white crepe elise, and black hat. Dr. Gladys Rowley, black and fawn georgette frock, and fawn hat. Airs. Goodfellow, green figured frock of georgette, and black hat. Aliss Duffus, beige frock, and hat to match. Aliss Ward, black crepe de chine frock, silk coat, hat to match. Arrs. Scott, black ensemble of sedan cloth, and hat of black panne velvet. Airs. Kingswell, frock of navy blue georgette, and hat to tone. Airs. P. Gould, frock of beige georgette. and rose-toned hat. Airs. F. Forde, fuchsia frock, and hat to tone. Airs. Abbott, black and white frock, and black hat.

SILVER WEDDING MR. AND MRS: GEORGE EVANS Mr. and Mrs. George Evans, of Parnell. gave a charming little party at their, residence on Saturday evening in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary. The house was attractively decorated with large bowls of roses and sweet peas, and a beautiful bell composed of [ gleaming silver flowers and foliage hung over the entrance to the drawing room, where the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Evans, the latter wearing a charming gown of black georgette, with a handsome embroidered design in silver and crystal beads. Miss iN*. Evans assisted her parents in receiving the guests, and wore a dainty frock of beaded rose pink georgette. Another daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mrs. H. W. Reece, wore a frock of blue and gold embossed chenille. Among the guests were; Mrs. M. Simpson, frock of beaded black georgette. Mrs. R. Duncan .rose and black brocaded frock of lame. Mrs. ft. Guthrie, ivory taffeta frock with floral applique. Mrs. VV. Guthrie, embroidered frock of hydrangea blue georgette. Mrs. M. Wilson, black beaded frock of satin carreau. Mrs. Murdoch, silver beaded frock of black georgette. Mrs. N. Heston, frock of electric blue crepe de chine. Mrs. H. Wright, gold and silver frock of embossed lace. Mrs. E. Webster, Mandarin blue georgette relieved with beige. Miss Cunningham, frock of apricot crepe de chine. Miss Farrell, georgette frock of iris mauve toning. Miss Webster, rose embroidered frock of panne velvet. Miss Sands, black frock of georgette with cherry red motifs. Miss H. Jackson, white georgette girdled with rhinestones. Miss B. Stokes, frock of embossed blue chenille. Miss H. Murdoch, hyacinth blue taffeta frock. Miss Rawson, Nile green frock of georgette. Miss Kitty Rawson. frock of beaded cameo pink georgette. Miss L. Smith, frock of mist grey georgette with steel beading. .Miss H. Baker, beaded frock of peach georgette. Miss N. Walker, gold and silver frock of embossed lame.

ro'se 1 h-u^ niSrht * black satin coat, black and Airs, von Stunner, figured frock of georgette, hat to tone. Aiiss V. Harrison, beige crepe de chine frock, and navy hat. Aiiss Rowley, beige and green crepe de chine frock, and hat to match. Airs. H. Wynyard, n gger brown tailleur, and hat to tone. Aiiss Anna Wynyard, periwinkle blue frock of georgette, and cream lace. Airs. F. Rowley, floral georgette frock, and fawn hat. Aiiss Alargery Rowley, blue flowered georgette frock, and Leghorn hat. Aiiss Vida Craminond, floral frock of crepe faille, hat to match. Aiiss Hay, cream. coat and frock, and cherry red hat. Airs. A. Howard, beige crepe de chine frock, hat of beige toning. Aiiss Betty Abbott, japonica pink floral frock, and lemon hat. Aiiss Shirley Aledhurst, cream and pink frock of georgette. Airs. Grierson, frock, and hat of crinoline to match. Airs. Wooldridge, cinnamon frock of crepella, and hat to tone. Aiiss Lush, rose pink frock of crepe de chine.

ORANGE BLOSSOM TIME JACK—MANNING A charming- wedding of widespread interest took place at St. John’s Church, Waihi, on Wednesday, when Miss Lillian Manning, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manning, of Waihi, was married to Mr. George Jack, manager of the Te AwamuLu branch of the Farmers’ Trading Company, and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs-. Jas. C. Jack, Falkland, Fifeshire, Scotland. The church was beautifully decorated with white lilies and greenery, the work of friends of the bride, the latter having been a valued member of the cl $ ir. The Rev. Canon Wayne conducted the service, which was fully choral. An exquisite white silk lace gown, relieved with satin and pearl trimmings, was worn by the bride. A veil of white embroidered tulle, with a coronet of orange blossoms, draped itself gracefully over the bridal gown, and a pretty showed bouquet of double Canterbury bells, carnations, maidenhair fern, and white heather made a dainty finish. She was attended by two bridesmaids, her sister, Miss Irene Manning, and her cousin, Miss Elva Thorpe, of Otahuhu. Miss Manning’s frock was of apricot embroidered satin, with apricot georgette and white lace trimmings. Miss Thorpe wore shell pink crepe de chine, with silver lace panels, and both maids carried bouquets of roses to match their frocks, mingled with asparagus few# and tied with tulle streamers. They also wore tulle hats to tone, prettily trimmed with silver lace and edged with tiny rosebuds. Miss Rita Porter, of Eketahuna, was the flower-girl, wearing a shell-pink net frock, with frills edged with deeper pink satin ribbon. She carried a basket of roses tied with pink ribbons, and wore a tulle hat with pink sequins. Mr. William Jack, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. A. Royer oft, of Auckland, carried out tae duties of groomsman. ] After the ceremony a reception was | held at the residence of the bride's parents, Barry Road. Waihi. | Mrs. Manning received her guests i in a cinnamon crepe de chine frock, : inset with lace, and a hat to tone, j Later Mr. and Mrs. Jack left on ! their honeymoon, the bride’s traveli ling frock being of blue crepe geor- • gette, with blue and gold velvet tiirn- ! ming, and hat to match. Their future | home will^be^at^Te^^wamutu.

AT DIXIELAND ' A large crowd of dancers was present *at Dixieland on Saturday, when a ! selection of new dance numbers was played by Clyde Howley and his bright satellites. Amusing favours and balloons were distributed during the evening. Among those present were: Mrs. Fred Williams, frock of black georgette. Mrs. Ernest Alison, beaded ivory georgette frock. Mrs. J. Laird, frock of ivory beaded georgette. Mrs. F. H. Hulbert, frock of rose georgette, with embroidered panels. Mrs. Woodhouse, French model of black georgette and lace. Mrs. J. Osborne, leaf green frock of Miss V. Gold water, tiered frock of apricot georgette. Miss B. Bartley, frock of coral georgette and satin. Miss X. Bartley, cream lace frock, inset with cameo georgette. Miss Lorna McGruer, sequined black georgette frock. Miss A. Madison, diamante girdled frock of black georgette. Mrs. L. Fox, embroidered frock of ivory French georgette. Mrs. J. Coppard, opal sequined ninon frock. Mrs. J. Guthrie, frock of black and white geoi'gette. Mrs. S. Kay, black panne velvet frock inset with gold lace. Mrs. C. S. Tindall, georgette frock panelled with gold lace. Miss Guthrie, georgette frock with appliqued flowers. Mrs. A. Fraser Castle, period of ivory taffeta. Mrs. Bywaters, black satin carreau frock with diamante girdle. Miss Joy Bartley, frock of black ninon and lace. Miss X. Endean, fringed frock of cherry georgette. * Miss Porteous, silver beaded frock of peach georgette. Miss V. Quinlan, silver lace frock with shaded flowers. Mrs. Fred Williams, silver beaded frock of iris mauve satin. Mrs. L. Farrell, lilac and opal blue crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Leslie Murray,* Melbourne, foxglove sequined frock. Mrs. Hawkins, frock of primrose taffeta. Mrs. D. J. Macky, pearl and gold beaded frock of ivory satin. Mrs. Murray, dove grey frock of chiffon velvet. Mrs. J. Murray, apple green crepe faille frock. Miss R. Gibson, jade green frock of georgette. Miss Jean Lawford, frock of black lace and georgette. Miss Ros, silver beaded frock of Xile green georgette. Miss Merritt, lilac mauve georgette frock. VICTORIA LEAGUE

VISIT TO VETERANS’ HOME The Victoria League Sub-Committee gave a concert at the Veterans’ Home on Thursday afternoon. Songs were given by Misses Richardson, Fair and Shepherd, piano solos by Misses Allen and Webb and sketches by Miss Adkin. Mr. Dan Flood, who also attended, contributed to the amusement of the veterans with musical monolgues, sketches and humorous songs. Tobacco was distributed to the men. The superintendent, Major Xutsford, proposed a vote of thanks, which was followed by three hearty cheers from the veterans. DEVONPORT NAVY LEAGUE DANCE RECITAL Members and friends of the Devonport sub-branch of the Navy League were entertained in the Parish Hall on Saturday evening with a dancing recital by the juveniles, specially trained for the occasion by Miss Doreen Bullimore. The Alberta Orchestra contributed the overture “Zampa" and a march. Mrs. Bullimore acted as accompanist for the recital items. The stage was handsomely set in Persian rose garden style, a bold dash of wistaria relieving the centre background. Coloured flood flighting supplied a variety of . gay relief. The courtesy of the Majestic Theatre afforded the league the opportunity of acquiring the stage settings. The dancers were: Miss Doreen Bullimore, Edna Tyson, Evelyn Bently, Ada Christie, Pat Oliver, Doreen Deverill. Inez Bray, Joyce Verran, Beatie Low, Bunty Smith, G.race Hudson, Phyllis Molyneux, Betty Brambley, Gladwyn Wynyard, Miss Paddy O’Connor, Betty Ryan and the babies. Miss Sadie Palmer and Mr. Gilmour were soloists in song items. “The Spirit of the Sea Shell,” a classical ballet by the ensemble, was well received, while “Ours Is a Xice ’Ouse” by Misses lE%llimore and Oliver convulsed the audience. Miss Paddy O’Connor delighted the audience with her tuneful voice. Among other good items were: “Rendezvous,” “The Seasons,” “The Irish Washerwoman” and “Come to the Fair.” The president, Mrs. Cleland, distributed the bouquets. Mrs. C. Farquharson was hon. secretary for the recital. LATE MRS. C. E. WHITE An old Auckland identity, Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth White, died on Friday, at the age of 80. Mrs. White, who was born in Parnell, was the daughter of Mr. C. T. Stone, who was well known in business circles in the early days. In 1869 she married the late Mr. Francis Angus White, who fought in the Maori wars and who was connected with mining and estate interests for many years. With her husband Mrs. Wbite was interested in work in the Methodist Church and later the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. White is survived by five daughters, Mrs. A. L. Massey, Mrs. L. Joll, Miss Edith White, Miss Florence White and Miss Minnie White, of Auckland, and three sons, Messrs. Wilton White and Lewis White, of Auckland, and Mr. Oswald W’hite, of Cambridge. The interment took place at W'aikaraka Cemetery on Saturday. A Hollywood film actress has remarried her first husband. Either the supply of husbands is running short at Los Angeles or else the lady presumably had an indifferent memory for faces.

AT MORNING TEA FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. E. Dawson, who is leaving shortly for a visit to England, was the guest of honour this morning at a delightful tea party given by Mrs. Harold Bull, of Remuera, in the lounge of the Lyceum Club, which was attractively decorated with large bowls of crimson and gold roses and rose pink stocks. Mrs. Bull's guests included: Airs. Frank Bull, Mrs. Waller, Airs. W. Colbeck, Airs. E. Anderson, Airs. Wilkie. Airs. H. Horton, Airs. B. Noakes, Airs. G. McAlillan, Airs. AI. Louisson, Airs. E. Dargaville, Airs. Abbott, Airs. C. Lawford, Airs. H. E. Vaile and many others. LATE MRS. R. MCDERMOTT Airs. Rosetta AlcDermott, who died at the home of her son, Air. John McDermott, Ponsonbv, on Saturday at the age of 79, was born in India, her father, the late Air. Alichael Brennan, being stationed with the 21st Fusiliers. When her father came to Hew Zealand with his family and settled at Onehunga, Airs. AlcDermott was only 18 months old. In 1874 she married the late Air. John AlcDermott, of Thames, who died 11 years ago. For the last 16 years Airs. AlcDermott lived in Auckland. Airs. AlcDermott is survived by five sons and one daughter, Mrs. H. Kingham, of Kohukohu. The interment i took place yesterday at AVaikaraka Cemetery. STAFF DANCE W. D. AND H: 0. WILLS The staff dance held by W. D. and H. O. Wills, Ltd., in the Operatic j Society’s Hall on Saturday evening j was a very bright affair. Streamers ! of all colours were used, and the red | spotlights were hidden behind curtains of streamers. Cool green palm | branches were arranged round the | walls. Splendid music was pro\ ided j by the Boston Band.