IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 204, 17 November 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilde, of Christchurch, are staying at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bloomfield, of Waiuku, are among the guests at the Hotel Cargen. Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane is spending a short holiday at Waiheke. Mrs. C. E. Maguire has returned from a visit to Rotorua. Mrs. B. C. Haggitt is arriving from Dunedin to-day and will stay at the Hotel Cargen. Miss Audrey T-lewitt, who has been staying with Mrs. W. B. Lloyd, Otaliuhu, left for the South last evening. Mrs. W. G. Monckton has returned to the Vicarage, Takapuna, after an extended visit to Cambridge. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gu J. Dow, of Mount Eden, are returning by the Niagara from an extended trip abroad. Mr. and Mrs. V. Riddiford and family are returning from England by the Oronsay. They will arrive in Wellington at the end of the month. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Miller, of Auckland, are at present the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Angus, in Christchurch. Miss Horton and Miss L. Towle left last evening for Dunedin, where they will join the Hinemoa to make the Sounds trip. Miss Marjorie Macfarlane, who is returning by the Oronsay after an extended visit abroad, will arrive in Auckland at the end of the month. Mrs. R. A. Ballantyne, of Remuera, arrived home this morning after a short holiday in Dannevirke. Mrs. Hugh Fraser is an Auckland visitor to New Plymouth, where she is the guest of Mrs. R. A. Gray. Mrs. Brownlow Horrocks has returned to Auckland after visiting New Plymouth. Miss Av.erill Strachan, of Napier, is visiting Auckland. Miss L. Candy, of Hastings, is at present in Auckland. • • • Miss August Roche, who has been on a three weeks’ visit to her parents in Auckland, leaves on Thursday by motor for Hamilton, and then to the Waitomo Caves, for the purpose of writing a series of articles on the New Zealand beauty spots. Miss Roche’s trip from Auckland to Wellington has been arranged by the New Zealand Tourist Department, arid includes New Plymouth and Wanganui. She leaves Wellington by the Makura on November 22 for Sydney. BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED A GIFT TEA Miss Joyce Stevenson, whose marriage takes place next week, was the guest of honour at a charming little gift afternoon given by Mrs. Brian Stevenson at her home in Market Road, Remuera, yesterday. Mrs. Stevenson wore an attractive frock of mignonette green crepe de chine when receiving her guests in the drawing-room, which was prettily decorated with bowls of bright-toned flowers. Miss Stevenson’s frock was of finelypleated navy blue georgette, and with it she wore a smart little close-fitting hat to match. Mrs. Stevenson’s guests included: Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Godfrey Devereux, Miss E. Kenderdine, Miss N. Lush, Miss C. Russell, Miss M. Gorton, Miss M. McGill, Miss G. Barnett, Miss J. Robertson, Miss M. Cousins, Miss L. de Renzy, Miss M. Hunt, Miss Middleton and Miss R. Rainger. MUSIC RECITAL A splendid programme was given at a studio recital in Hellaby’s Buildings, Queen Street, by the advanced pupils of Mr. Leo Whittaker. Many parents and relatives of the pupils were pi'esent, and were enthusiastic in their appreciation of the work that was done. Some of the items given were extremely difficult and the performers are to be congratulated on their excellent accomplishments. Among those present were:—Dr. and Mrs. de Clive Lowe, the Rev. and Mrs. Mowbray-Finnis, Mr. and Mrs. Brendel, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Oswill, Mrs. F. Gaudin. Mrs. Willis, Mrs. de Bergh, Mrs. Whittaker, Mrs. Monk, Mr. and Mrs. McGregor, the Misses Rita Walls, Moana Clare. Jessie Schmidt. / Winifred Cooke, vh-eda Gaudin. Minna Kronfeld. Lola Soloman, Olive Karlson, Joy MowbrayFinnis, Edie Blackburn, TuiU Soloman, Clare. Milne, Christie, Wagner. Barnett and others. EXHIBITION OF WATER COLOURS MRS. ANTHONY CARR An exhibition of water colours, sketches and etchings was held yesterday by Mrs. Anthony Carr. F.H.S., of Market Road, Remuera, prior to her return to England in a few weeks' time. Mrs. Carr, who gave a most successful exhibition in London last October on behalf of St. Dunstan’s Hospital, will be giving another next May at the Florum Club, Grosvenor Place, London; this time the proceeds from the sale of her sketches will be given to Dr. Barnado's Homes. “PLEASE, I WAN’NA SAN’WICH?” ■When kiddies come home hungry after school give them sandwiches made with Gillard’s Ancliokreem. They’ll jump for joy at such a tasty treat. Appetising and delicious—good for them too! Guaranteed pure and free from preservatives. At all Grocers. 3

! DAY OF MARRIAGES SILVER AND ROSE GOWN HARTMAN—GILLHAM St. Mary's Cathedral was the scene of a pretty wedding: yesterday afternoon, when Nora Gladys, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hartman, of Remuera, was married by Canon Pereival James to Mr. Cecil G. Gillham, of Sydney. The cathedral was beautifull decorated with rosebuds and lilies. Mr. Edgar Randall presided at the organ. .The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Ray Jenkinson, of Remuera, as bestman. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Basil Hartman. A picturesque gown of geranium pink georgette was worn by the bride, and fashioned in Early Victorian style, it opened to give glimpses of a beautiful underskirt of silver lace, beneath the skirt of shirred and exquisitely embroidered georgette. The slender little bodice was also veiled in silver lace. A silver scarf that was effectively twisted round the neck and lightly caught to the bride’s wrist was complemented by a charming hat of silver embossed tissue that upturned in extremely chic manner from che face and was caught with a large buckle of rhinestones, to the crown. The bride carried a dainty bouquet of pastel mauve sweet-peas with long streamers of silver ribbon. The bridesmaid, Miss Ruby Kennedy, wore a dainty little frock of amber toned georgette trimmed with effective silver leaves and roses, and finished with fringe-trimmed panels of the georgette. She carried a pretty bouquet of gold-tinted roses with deep gold streamers to tone and her hat was of crinoline straw with a pretty trimming of roses and ribbons to match her bouquet. Afterwards a number of intimate friends of the bride and groom were entertained at a quiet reception at “Grama,” Remuera Road, where Mr. and Mrs. Gillham will make their home after they return from the honeymoon, which is to be spent in Australia.

DAVIES—BARRON Effective upstanding Medici collars of silver lame adorned the charming little period frocks of rose-coloured taffetas worn by the two maids who followed Myrtle, the fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Barron, of Point Chevalier, down the aisle of St. Matthew’s Church last evening on the occasion pf her marriage by Canon Grant Cowen to John R., the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Davies, of Point Chevalier. The bridal gown was a dainty thing of sheer white satin with a deep panel of silver lace inset into the front of the slim bodice. A similar panel ex-, tended its silvery beauty around the bouffant skirt and gleamed through the folds of a long tulle veil that was arranged from a coronet of orange blossoms and silver. A bouquet of roses and fern completed a pretty toilette. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. A. Barron, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. J. Davies as best man and Mr. E. Barron as groomsman. Miss Gwen Barron and Miss Hazel Baylis were the two charmingly dressed attendants and with their delightful old-world frocks they wore silver bandeaux in their hair and carried pretty rose tinted bouquets. Their frocks -were made with flowerlike petalled skirts and lightly trimmed with ruching in a blue like that of a forget-me-not. SMITH—MATTHEWS For her wedding to Mr. Edward Smith, of H.M.S. Laburnum, which took place at St. Matthew’s Church last evening. Monica, the second daughter of Mr. W. Matthews, of Parnell, chose a simple little frock of white satin beaute made on slefider lines and draped to one side. A veil of embroidered tulle was arranged under a circlet of orange blossoms and fell in the form of a train over her satin gown. Her bouquet carried out the pristine white note of her toilette, being composed of beautiful white roses. The bridegroom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Smith, of Chester, England, was attended by Mr. N. J. Struthers as best man. The bride was given away by her father, and the marriage service was conducted by the Rev. G. T. Robson, chaplain of H.M.S. Philomel. Miss Thelma Matthews sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock of mignonette green crepe de chine and a quaint little head-dress of green tulle caught under her chin with long streamers of matching velvet ribbon. Her bouquet was of rose and mauve sweet peas. GOULD—SINTON Esther Lillian, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sinton, of Hobsonville, chose a pretty frock of white crepe de chine inset with silver lace, when she was married at St. Chad’s Church, Huapai, to Sydney Rowland, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Gould, of Huapai. The marriage was performed by the Rev. George Jackson, and the bride was given away by her father. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. John Sinton, jun., as best man. Mr. W. H. Malino officiated at the organ. The bride wore a veil of delicatelyembroidered tulle over her gown and a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of roses and lilies-of-the-valley. Miss Lily Sinton, a cousin of the bride, acted as chief bridesmaid, wearing a frock of apricot crepe de chine panelled with silver lace, and a dainty little cap of tulle. Her bouquet was of sunset-shaded roses. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Kumeu Hall, where a large number of guests were received by the the bride’s mother, who wore a smart frock of crushed strawberry crepe de chine, with a coatf and hat to tone.

The bridegroom’s mother was wearing an attractive ensemble of saxe blue sedan cloth and a hat to match. When the bride and groom left later for a wedding tour, the former wore a smart little ensemble suit of gendarme blue, with a georgette hat to match. Among the guests at the reception were:—Mrs. J. Sinton, Mrs. S. TI. Gould, Mrs. M. E. Wright, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. A. Sinton, Mrs. Laing, Mrs. Robert Sinton, Mrs. G. Sinton, Mrs. Mathieson, Mrs. Hagen, Mrs. Buxton, Mrs. Cockburn. Misses P. Gould, E. Gould, A. Gould, A. Elliott, B. Sinton, M. Sinton, E. Laing. N. Higgins, M. Bridgford, M. L. Bridgford. In the evening a dance was held, attended by over 200 guests. Music was supplied by the Hobsonville Orchestra, and items were rendered by Misses Stagpoole, M. Bridgford and Laing, and Messrs. Littler, Kennedy, Philpott and Malins. A clever exhibition of Highland dancing was given by three tiny tots, cousins of the bride. POSTLEWAIGHT—PARR When AVinifred Gladys, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Parr, of Auckland, was married at St. Matthew’s Church last evening to Mr. George Postlewaight, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. S. E. Postlewaight, of Auckland, she wore a dainty bridal frock of white embossed crepe de chine with a panel of narrow frilled silver lace in front of the skirt. Pier veil of embroidered tulle, which was prettily arranged, over a train of shell-pink satin, was finished with a tulle head-dress trimmed with silver and orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. Miss Vivian Smith acted as chief bridesmaid, wearing a frock of mist blue accordeon-pleated crepe de chine with a cream lace collar. Miss Boris O’Leary wore a similar frock of mauve crepe de chine and Miss Thora Postlewaight chose a pretty shade of rose crepe de chine. All the bridesmaids wore head-dresses of tulle and carried bouquets of roses, pansies and sweet peas to tone with their frocks. Mr. E. Parr, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The Rev. Canon Grant, Cowen officiated. DEAN—RYNE Ivory embossed satin was used to fashion the attractive frock worn by Miss Rita Ryne when she was married at St. Matthew's Church yesterday afternoon to Mr. William Bean, of Auckland. The marriage was performed by the Rev. Jasper Calder. The bride, who is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Penn, of Ponsonby, wore a pretty veil of tulle over her satin frock, falling from a chaplet of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was composed of lilies and white roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. George Bean as best man and Mr. F. Ryne as groomsman. The Misses Mona Ryne and Violet Bean acted as bridesmaids, and their frocks were of rose beige and emerald green crepe de chine respectively. They were made on similar lines and were each finished with a deep transparent hem of ecru lace. Their hats were of black crinoline straw and were effectively trimmed with flowers and velvet ribbons to tone with their frocks. They each carried a bouquet of sweet peas, pansies and carnations. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Vera Alice, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pedder, Bannevirke. to Frederick Joseph, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ford, Te Awamutu.

NORTHCOTE CRICKET ASSN. ANNUAL BALL The first annual ball held by the Northcote Cricket Association in the Onewa Picturedrome, Northcote, last evening,, was a very successful function. Red and black was the effective col-our-scheme in the supper-room, and bowls of red roses made the supper tables very bright. Music was provided by the “Night Hawks,” who were extremely generous in acceding to the repeated demands lor encores. Among those present were: Mrs. Colegrove, model gown of cardinal red georgette, with sequined trimming. Mrs. PI. Wernham, apricot georgette frock, with transparent hem of silver lace, and batik shawl. Mrs. Plunter, bois de rose crepe de chine frock, with ecru lace. f Mrs. Hammond, gown of navy marocain, relieved with lace. Mrs. Eades, floral georgette gown and blue satin. Mrs. Davis, black lace worn over satin, with rose shoulder posy. Mrs. Saunders, frock of petunia crepe de chine. Mrs. Maxwell, model of primrose figured georgette, with lace overskirt. Miss Tremaine, mauve floral georgette frock. Miss L. Taylor, bouffant gown of sea green taffeta, relieved with floral sasli. Mfss X. Johnston, frock of pervenche blue crepe de chine, with transparent hem of cyclamen silk net. Miss R. Parish, turquoise blue georgette over cyclamen crepe de chine, relieved with gold. Miss Lille, maize crepe de chine frock. Miss T. McClymont, orange georgette and lace frock, with taffeta sash to tone. .Miss Brown, flame crepe de chine and gold lace model. Miss R. Brown, frock of Xile green taffeta and diamante. Miss F. Brunton, dainty frock of cyclamen georgette and lace. Miss E. Murray, apricot dianjante and geoi'gette. model, with novel hem of feathered ruching. Miss M. Hammond, 'Wedgwood blue and blush rose crepe de chine frock. Miss P. Hammond, duchess blue taffeta, with overskirt of silver lace. Miss Y. Smith, frock of shell pink georgette and ecru laee. Miss E. Shepherd, maize embroidered silk net worn over crepe de chine. Miss V. Grant, orchid tinted gros grain taffeta frock. Miss K. McGill, primrose tinted georgette frock, worn over crepe de chine, with bands of floral ribbon to tone. Miss Beer, cyclamen satin russe gown, with shawl of blue. Miss Levesque, petunia georgette model, with velvet hem. Miss C. Carter, dainty gown of maize lace worn over delphinium blue satin. Miss T. Couldry, floral georgette frock of mauve and rose shades. Miss T. Cross, frock of cardinal crepe de clnne, with hem of ecru lace. Miss M. Gilfillan, duchess blue gros grain taffeta, with transparent hem of silver lace. Miss A. Simpson, gown of black taffeta, with lace hem.. Miss V. Pickford, dainty frock of shell pink georgette. PAPAKURA QUEEN CARNIVAL EUCHRE AND DANCE A very enjoyable euchre and dance evening was held in the Paragon Theatre on Tuesday in aid of the Business Queen (Miss Daisy Watson). The prizes were won as follow:—Men: Mr. E. Ashby, 1; Mr. Hills, 2; Ladies: Mrs.* Adams, 1; Mrs. T. G. Smith, 2. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. E. C. Foot and Mr. Jones. Othor competitions were:—Balloon dance, won by Mr. R. Geraghty and Miss R. Dryland; waltzing competition, which was won by Mr. N. Barratt and Miss C. Pope; spot waltz, won by Mr. E. Lacassie and Miss C. Pope; spot waltz, won by ...Mr, L. James and Miss Pope. Dance music was supplied by Miss Pope and Messrs. Hardman and Pope. Among those present were: Mrs. J. Elliott, wearing a navy blue frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Mcllwraith, black frock of crepe faille. Mrs. Adams, floral frock of rose pink chiffon. Mrs. J. B. Page, Naples blue frock of silk crepe and lace. Mrs. Pilkington, black gown of crepe alonza. Mrs. Bevitt, violine blue crepe frock inset with lace. Mrs. V. Watkinson, Xile green frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. E. C. Foote, frock of black and cherry red embossed crepe . Mrs. Colli ngs, frock of champagne satin carreau. Mrs. Kiane, frock of black crepe de chine and scarlet posy. Mrs. Jones, frock of black georgette. Mrs. Norman Watson, rose pink floral crepe de chine. Mrs. Emmett, frock of black crepe de chine relieved with opal 'flue. Mrs. R. Watson, jade green frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. F. Scott, frock of black crepe clise inset with ecru lac*. Miss Veronica, frock of hyacinth blue satin crepe. Miss Janet Milne, iris mauve frock of crepe de chine relieved with floral touches. Miss Jean Rowe, frock of primrose satin carreau. Miss May Clarke, frock of migonette green satin elise. Miss C. Pope, geranium pink satin frock with sequin trimming. Miss Daisy Watson, frock of delphinium blue georgette with silver beading. Miss M. Bradburn, frock of japonica rose crepe de chine. Miss R. Morrison, black panne velvet frock and oriental shawl. Miss R. Whitley, frock of’black satin romaine. Miss J. Walker, wistaria mauve frock of georgette. FANCY DRESS DANCE The annual plain and fancy dress dance by the children of Kakepuku, for the purpose of raising funds for school purposes, proved a most successful function. The hall was crowded and over 40 chidren appeared in fancy costume. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, of Te Kawa, were appointed judges, their task proving a difficult one, as there were so many beautiful and original costumes. The teachers had devoted a great deal of time to training the children for the grand march, and action songs in costume, which were greatly appreciated, all the items being encored. Mrs. Chatfield, of Frankton, supplied the dance music. At the conclusion of the function, Mr. S. H. West thanked all those who had assisted. Following are the awards: Girls, most original, Stella McConkey (Danger Signals), 1; Elsie Melville (Letter Box), 2; fancy costume, Muriel Clemetts (Arabian Princess), 1; Iris Clemetts (Vanity Bag), 2. Boys, most original, Lome Bartlett (Tin Soldier), 3; John Law (French Poodle), 2; fancy costume, Eric Douglas (Dutch Boy), 1; Noel Dew (Gipsy), 2. The school funds will benefit to the extent of about £9. MOONLIGHT CARNIVAL FOR PLUNKET FUNDS A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wyllie, W’aitakaruru, recently, in connection with the Plunket Society’s local branch. The function took the form of a “moonlight carnival,” and included dancing on the lawn, together with numerous games and competitions. A small euchre tournament and Wireless programme was held inside. An excellent supper was provided, and the Xgatea Dance Band supplied very pleasing music. Community singing was also a feature of the evening. The society benefited by the sum of £l9.

TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB SUCCESSFUL DANCE The clubhouse, Bayswater, was a popular spot last evening when the Takapuna Boating Club held its “Farewell Guy Fawkes’* Dance. Orange was the chief colour note in the decorative scheme. A large light shade of orange crepe paper showed the club’s monogram, effectively worked in black. Lines of bright balloons and streamers were strung from side to side. In the supper room the daintiest of little Chinese lanterns were used. Birtley’s First Orchestra was heard in some popular numbers, including the “Doll Dance,” which was called for again and again. A most enjoyable evening was concluded at 1 a.m. Among those present were: Airs. Lidguard, Wedgwood blue crepe de chine model. Airs. Hoverd, Princess Mary blue velvet gown. ' Airs. Edwards, black sequined model gown. Airs. Gyde, gown of cinnamon brown maroeain. Airs. Burnett, sea green crepe marocain frock. Airs. Deacon, frock of Sage green taffetas and diamante. Airs. Aitchison, lavender figured georgette frock. Airs. Inkster, black and ivory figured maroeain gown. Airs. Murphy, jade green crepe de chine model. Airs. Blackwell, moonlight blue satin and georgette gown. Airs. Dryland, model of amber-tinted chiffon velvet. Airs. Walker, cyclamen georgette gown sequinned in silver. Airs. Goodison, ivory georgette, beaded in black and silver. Aliss Stuart, maize embroidered lace over flame satin. Aliss Ross, bouffant gown of apricot taffetas, with posy of silver flowers. Aliss Buchanan, mauve taffeta, relieved with touches of cerise. Aliss W. Barnes, frock of shell pink and turquoise blue taffetas. Aliss D. Clark, model of blush rose satin russe, worn with black shawl. Aliss F. Dye, lavender taffetas frock. Aliss Ar. Dye, petunia diamante gown, with shoulder posy. Aliss R. Piekworth, black maroeain, with pink floral relief. ATiss P. Sutherland, mauve gros grain taffetas frock, with rucked uneven hemline. Miss AT. Arthur, apricot satin model, with embroidered shawl to tone. Aliss B. Wells, dainty frock of flame georgette. Aliss AI. Woolles*, frock of floral georgette in shades of mauve and ivory. Aliss H. Edwards, black crepe de chine relieved withMvory, and ivory shawl. ARss D. Woods, coral pink and lilac floral georgette frock. Aliss D. Newman, bois de rose gros grain taffetas gown, with orchid shoulder posy. Miss E. Conway, guipure lace, worn over shell pink satin. Aliss V. Williams, flame satin russe gown. Aliss E. Wilson, iris mauve tiered lace frock and shawl of amethyst tones. Aliss Ratcliffe, shaded mauve crepe de chine model, with fringed hem. Aliss Blutcher, gown of cyclamen taffetas and lace. Aliss E. Rayner, mandarin blue satin and lace frock. Aliss Noline Odell, delphinium blue crepe de efiine frock. Aliss R. Burrett, bois de rose georgette frock, with lace to tone. Aliss Iris Jones, blue gown of lace with velvet sash. Miss Rita Sharman. mauve floral georgette gown. Miss Casey, apricot crepe de chine frock. Aliss P. Clair, silver lace, worn over lilac crepe de chine. Aliss L. Stokes, ruse crepe de chine, relieved with gold lace.