IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 210, 24 November 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

m. Klim

NOISES Mrs. H. E. Smith, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland. Mrs. 1). Latimer is on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs. A. Gaudin is an Auckland visitor to Lyttelton. Miss M. Dudley is on a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. It. F. E. Fildes, of Wellington, have arrived in Auckland, and have taken a flat at Radnor. Mrs. J. G. Coates, wife of the Prime Minister, who arrived in Auckland on Monday morning with Mr. Coates, to participate in the welcome to Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Amery, returned to Wellington by train last evening. Mr. and Mrs. D. McElroy of Taumarunui, are staying at the Commercial Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. R. Clive, of Wellington visitors to Auckland, and are at the Commercial Hotel. Meet me at 2.30 Friday afternoon at C. N. Williamson’s, next New Regent Theatre, 2 72 Queen Street. Cooking demonstration on the Gurney Electric Range; afternoon tea. * 2. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS A children’s ball at Hukapapa, at which a very large assembly of visitors was present, was one of the most successful events of the kind held ip the district. The dresses, the value of which was limited to 7s 6d, were exceptionally good, giving the judges, Mrs. Scott and Mr. J. Hickton, no light task in discovering the best in the various classes. The following were the winners: Senior Girls: M. Ross, “Madame Pompadour.” 1; B. Harris, “Twilight,” 2; J. Mottram, "The Garden Wall,” 3. Junior Girls: Joy Wither, “A Wedding Cake," 1; June White, “Balloon,” 2; Maureen Thompson, “April Showers,” 3. Senior Boys: J. Tunnicliffe, “Knave of Hearts,’’ 1; W. Love, “Shakespeare,” 2i W. Sutherland, “Penguin,” 3. Junior Boys: E. Thompson, “Pierrot,” 1; C. Brennan, “Wolf,” 2; Bob White “Hussar,” 3. Boys under School Age: M. Brennan, Nurse,” 1; A. Ross, “Scot,” 2. Bridge evenings are losing none of their popularity in the Taumarunui district. At a party at the. residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. Managh the highest scores were registered by Mrs. Christmas and Mr. Melrose, and the winners of the hidden number were Mr. and Miss Edwards. Mrs. P. W. Reardon gave a pleasant evening at her residence when Mrs. W. Girvin succeeded in compiling the greatest number of points, and Mrs. H. S. Clegg won the hidden number. At a party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Miles, the. winners of the bridge tournament were Mrs. S. R. Dryland and Mr. P. Baikie, those nearest to the hidden number being Mrs. Beeche and Mr. Hillier.

The recently-formed Kaitieke Gun Club has held its first annual ball, the function being a most delightful one, and a creditable success from every standpoint, there being over 100 couples present from adjacent townships, and as far away as Taumarunui. The dance hall and the supper roOm were tastefully decorated* and presented a charming appearfence, adding greatly to the pleasure of the dancers. The music was supplied by “The Merry Five Orchestra.” During the evening a balloon dance competition was conducted, the winners being Mr. C. Edwards and Miss Ivaram, the prize being donated by Mr. Lacon.

The Misses Maisie and Keitlia Somerville, of Taumarunui, who are wellknown exponents of the dancer’s art, are leaving their home town, under a good engagement to tour the Dominion with an English costume comedy company. The season opens in Christchurch, and at the conclusion of their contract the Misses Somerville will, it is understood, resume teaching in Taumarunui, Miss Maisie Somerville’s dancing was very Tavourably commented on by Madame Pavlova when the Russian dancer was in New Zealand.

At the weekly Cinderella dance at Matiere the music was supplied by Mr. J. Box, violin, and Mr. A. Wells, piano, and Mr. A. K. Margan rendered a number of pleasing extras. The duties of M.C. were in the hands of Mr. P. Petley. Mrs. Harper secured the prize for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. Mather, who recently returned from their honeymoon trip, to take up residence in Taumarunui, were treated to a surprise party at their home. A merry time was spent, dancing taking up the major portion of the proceedings. The series of euchre tournaments which has proved so popular with amusement-seekers in Raurimu during the past few months, came to an end last week, when the final evening for the season was held. There were many players present, and the prizes were won by Mrs. Wilson and Mr. A. Hutson, the trophies being given by Mr. E. S. Merrikin and Mr. J. W. Hutson. Consolation awards went to Mrs. Beaumont and Mr. Smith.

One of the most charming dance events ever held in the Matiere district took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mossman, the entertainment taking the form of a “Moonlight Dance,” which was arranged by Miss Eggers and Miss Mossman in aid of the school tennis court funds. The grounds were turned into a pretty fairyland by the addition of lanterns and other appropriate decorations. There was a large attendance, and the effect was almost carnival-like. Music was supplied by “The Bow Tie Four.” with the assistance of Mr. A. Is. Margan, and Mr. Passau acted in the capacity of M.C. During the proceedings a “ghost” appeared on the scene, but his nefarious “haunting” was quickly done away with. A “hidden treasure” competition was won by Miss Webber. Mr. Mossman rendered an elocutionary item in character, and solos by Mr. Passau were well received.

WEDNESDAY’S WEDDINGS HOLLIS—TAYLOR For her wedding- to Frederick Edwin, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hollis, of Waihi, at the Epsom Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, Lois Ethel, the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor, of The Drive, Epsom, chose an attractive frock of ivory georgette, prettily arranged over silver lace, with sprays of orange blossoms trimming the skirt. A long tulle veil gleamed with silver embroidery, and fell in the form of a train from a coronet of orange blossoms, that ended at either side in dainty floral trails. A fragrant sheaf of white roses, carnations, and Christmas lilies was tied with satin ribbon and tulle, and added a charming air to the bride’s toilette. Miss Una Taylor, sister of the bride, ahd Miss Rita Muir, of Cambridge, acted as bridesmaids, wearing attractive frocks of sunset georgette, with effectively silver trimmed petalled skirts, that finished with a delicate ruclied effect. They each wore a bandeau of silver leaves, and carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. A dainty little flower girl, Rlioda Smerdon, followed the bride, wearing a pretty frock of cream net and guipure lace, with narrow pink and blue ribbons swathed in the form of a sash, and trimmed with tiny posies. She wore a headband of silver leaves and tulle, and carried an early Victorian posey. Mr. FI. Butler acted as best man, and Mr. Emil Taylor as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. McDonald, and the bride was given away by her father. ROBINSON—BERESFORD White georgette, banded around the bouffant skirt witli white satin boaute fashioned the dainty bridal gown worn by Ellen, the youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. E. Beresford, of Epsom, when she was married by the Rev. F. P. de L. Willis at St. Andrew’s Church, Epsom, yesterday afternoon, to Mr. R. C; Robinson, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Robinson, of Green Lane. Over her frock the bride had an attractively arranged veil of embroidered tulle, that fell from a chaplet of orange blossoms in the form of a train. White carnations and beautiful Christmas lilies composed her charming arm sheaf. Miss 'M. Beresford, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of apple green crepe de chine, effectively Inset down the centre front with a glistening panel of gold lace. A beige crinoline hat was trimmed with flowers and ribbons to harmonise with the frock, and a pretty bouquet of vivid flowers completed an attractive ensemble. Little Joan York made a charming flower girl nn her frock- of - wild chiffon over satin, delicately trimmed with sprays of forget-me-nots, and streamers of mist blue ribbon. sShe carried a dainty little basket of flowers. Mr. R. Fulton attended as best man, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr. G. Beresford. CARSE—CURREY Last evening the. marriage took place at St. David’s Church of Mabel Frances, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ctrrrey, of Gladstone Road, Parnell, to Ernest David, the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Carse, of Moata Road, Onehunga. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Thompson, of St. Luke’s Church, Rernuera. The bride was given away by her father, and the bridegroom was attended by the bride’s brother, Mr.. Joseph Currey,- as best man. The bridal frock was prettily expressed in parchment-tinted georgette, with a bodice that crossed deeply over the front, to become attached to a bouffant skirt that ended in a petalled hem of silver lace. A sparkling touch was given by a buckle of rhinestones that caught the frock at the waistline. - A veil of Brussels lace was effectively arranged under a chaplet of orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet of white roses and carnations was a charming accessory to the bride’s toilette. Miss Chrissie Foster acted as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock of geranium pink georgette, with a trimming of small rosebuds around the skirt, and forget-me-not blue ribbons looped across the back and front from knots on the shoulders. Pink tulle and rose pink flowers composed her bandeau, and she carried a bouquet of roses and carnations.

Miss Doreen Bycroft, as flower girl, wore a sweetly pretty frock of forget-me-not blue georgette, banded with tiny pink rosebuds, and relieved with streamers on pink and blue and mauve, falling from the shoulders. Her headdress was of matching blue tulle, and she carried a posey of pink and mauve sweet peas. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY A very pleasant party was given in the Manurewa Theatre last evening by Mrs. Norager, of Hill IToad, Manurewa, to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of her son Leslie. Kxcellent music was provided by Mr. A. Donaldson and party, and the evening was spent in games, competitions, musical and vocal items interspersed. The guests numbered over 80. Mr. R. Frost officiated as M.C. After you have cleaned the nickel on the motor-car smear it over very lightly with petroleum jelly and it will not tarnish. This is also a good way to treat metal nameplates.