IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 295, 5 March 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

NOTES Her Excellency Lady Alice Fexgus- : son arrived in Auckland by the Rotorua | express this afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Baird, her sister-in-law. Her j | Excellency was attended by Lord Waleran, A.DC., and Miss Dugdale, j private secretary, was also in the j i party. • * * ; Mrs. C. H. Meek, of Wellington, has j s arrived in Auckland. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Christchurch, ; ! are at the Royal Hotel. I Wellington visitors to Auckland are S ! Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Murray. * • * At the Central Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark, of Dunedin. Miss H. Schenk, of Auckland, is at present visiting Christchurch. Mr. and M.rsc C. W. Mack are Well- | ington visitors to Auckland. Dr, Grace Peek has -'returned to ! Auckland after a holiday in Wellington. Mrs. R. D. McArthur and her little son have arrived in Auckland from Wellington. Mrs. W. H. Grove and Miss A. Grove left Auckland yesterday for a tour of the South Island. * * * Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Spedding, of | Remuera Road, have been motoring in the TVairakei District. * Mrs. Francis Bate, of Auckland, will return at the end of the week, after a holiday in Christchurch. mm* Miss Quayle, of Auckland, is spending a few days with Mrs. Brien in Tinakori Road, Wellington. * • • Miss Nation, the newly appointed secretary of the Victoria League, has • taken up her duties in Auckland. m * * Mrs. Kenneth MacCormick, of j Auckland, is spending a few days with ; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Campbell Duncan, Rotorua. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cornfoot and Misses P. and A. Cornfoot, of Halcombe, are on a motor tour in the Auckland district. Mr. and Mrs. J. Williamson, of Victoria, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of Tauranga, are among those at the Commercial Hotel. * * • Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cherniavsky are staying at the Hotel Cargen, and Mr. and Mrs. M. and S. Cherniavsky are at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Clarke, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Cable, of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. R. McMillan, of Palmerston North, are at the Star Hotel. * * * Mrs. O. T. J. Alpers, of Christchurch, | is staying with Lady Hosking at Wellington for a few days, after which she will visit Mrs. Harold Johnston, Lowry Bay. w • * * Australian visitors at the Mansion House, Karau, include, Mrs. M. J. Quinn (Canberra), Mr. C. W. Stilling (Jenolan Caves) and Messrs, C. D. Hyland and D. X. Alexander (Sydney). * * * ' General Champain, with Mrs. Champain and their daughters, have left ! Wellington for the South Island, where ! they will visit the Cold Lakes and Mount Cook, and attend at the Red Cross Conference. * * * Mrs. Armitage, matron of the Methodist Children’s Homes at Mount Albert, who proposes resigning her position this year, will remain in ! charge until June 1, the date of the appointment of her successor. * * * The Rev. H. K. Vickery, the new j seamen’s missioner in Auckland, who, ; with Mrs. Vickery, has been a guest at "Bishopscourt,” Parnell, is now residing in Grafton Road. Mr. and Mrs. Vickery came from Newcastle, New j South Wales. * • * Recent callers at the High Commissioner’s Office in London have m- | eluded: Miss Daisy Tendall, Miss Helen I Gardiner, Miss I. Connop, Mrs. R. J. i Buchanan, Mr. R. Bailie, Mr. R. E. Herron, Mrs. E. Blandford, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Page, Rev. L. Neville Watkins, all of Wellington; Comte Geoffrey Potocki de Montalk (Christchurch), Mxs. William Wood (Christchurch), Mr. G. Brett (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Stephens (Nelson), Mrs. F. MacGregor, and Mr. and Mrs. Mcllvride (Wanganui). NOTES FROM HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN PARTY On Saturday afternoon the Hamilton High School grounds presented an animated scene when a successful garden party was held to raise money for a much-needed new hostel for girls. In different corners of the beauti- ; ful rose garden stalls had been erected i where produce, cakes, sweets, fancy goods and flowers quickly found buyers. A putting green had been improvised, and dart throwing caused much amusement. The girls of the school delighted visitors by their drill and folk and costume dancing. Afternoon tea in the school hall was much appreciated. CROQUET TOURNAMENT On Wednesday last the Hamilton Croquet Club held a progressive tourI nament. The day was most enjoyable, as the weather was ideal and the | lawns greatly improved by the recent rain. Many players availed themselves of the opportunity of a pleasant day’s play. They included Mesdames Sheppard, Smith, Allen, Andrews, David, Burns, Earle, Graham, Topman, York, Earle, from Hamilton Club; Mesdames : Fow and Sayers from the Claudelands | Club; Mesdames Andrews, Brocklesbury, Middleton, Brough and Rockett from Frankton; Mesdames Hodgkinson, Irvine, Martin, Burrows and Turbott from Whitiora. The prize-winners were Mesdames Turbott (Whitiora), Scrimshaw (Hamilton) and Middleton (Frankton).

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BRIDES OF LAST WEEK RICHARDSON—HOWARD | A very interesting wedding took ; place at Taumarunui, when Winifred I Mary, fifth daughter of Dr. and Mrs. !E. H, Howard, very old residents of ! that town, was married to Desmond j Jack, elder son of the late Captain | Richardson and Mrs. Richardson, of | Wellington. The service was performed by the Rev. T. P. Weatherhog at the Tauma--1 runui Anglican Church, which had been i prettily decorated for the occasion. The I bride was given away by her father, f and looked charming in a dainty boufj fant gown of parchment taffeta with ! inset front panel of lace. She wore a ; beautiful tulle veil, secured by three f single strands of pearls, with a tiny i posy of orange blossoms at either side. | Her bouquet was composed of lilies i i and maidenhair fern. Two bridesmaids | ! were in attendance. Misfe Agatha How- j i ard, a sister of the bride, and Miss ■ I Gwvnneth Richardson, sister of the ] I bridegroom. The former wore a pretty ; j frock of cream organdie and silver • lace, her head-dress being a circlet |of silver leaves. Miss Richardson’s frock was of powder blue crepe de j chine, relieved with cream lase. and j she also wore a circlet of silver leaves !as a head-dress. Mr. Noel Manthell, I of Wellington, attended the bridegroom I as best man, and Mr. E. M. Johnston, : of Taumarunui, was groomsman. Mrs. T. P. Weatherhog presided at the organ. At the conclusion of the cerej monv a large number of guests were s entertained at a reception at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mrs. Howard receiving her guests wearing i a becoming gown of black satin char- | meuse, relieved with white crepe de ! chine, relieved with cream lace, and ' groom’s mother was attired in royal blue embossed georgette, with a black hat to tone. The bride’s travelling cosi turn© was of smartly-tailored tweed, | with felt hat to tone, and a handsome | stole. i - i McConnell—mooke The wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Morrinsville, on "Wednesday last of Miss Jean Moore, eldest daughter* of Mr. and Mrs. Moore, of Morrinsville, to Mr. Henry Flannigan McConnell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. McConnell, of Ireland. The Rev. J. H. Starnes officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in a beautiful frock of ivory georgette trimmed with white fur and touches of orange blossoms and pearls. A softly flowing veil of embroidered tulle fell from a coronet of orange blossoms and pearls, and a bouquet of cream roses and ferns was carried. The bridesmaids were Miss Rosemary Moore and Miss Myrtle Bremner. Miss Moore’s frock was of rose pink charmeuse bordered with silver, and Miss Bremner wore deep amethyst crepe de chine. Both frocks were made on early Victorian lines, and bouquets of asters were carried. Mr. W. McKnight, of Taihape, acted as best man. Ater the ceremony a reception was held at the Lounge Tea Rooms, where the hostess, Mrs. Moore, received her guests in a gown of black charmeuse and a black picture hat. The bride travelled in an ensemble of apricot crepe de chine, with a smart tailored tweed coat and furs. WOOLFE—DIGGLE St. Barnabas’s Church, Mount Eden, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Saturday morning last, when Miss May Diggle, youifger daughter of fMr. and Mrs. C. Diggle, Mount Eden, was married to Mr. H. Woolfe, of London. The Rev. E. E. Bamford officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a smart royal blue georgette frock with inset panels of silver lace, and a smart French hat of the same shade. A of white fox furs completed the ensemble. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Fletcher, as/ matron of honour, wearing the same shade of blue over a slip of silver lace. A large 'crinoline hat to tone completed this attractive gown. Mr. Harold Diggle was best man. Mrs. Diggle wore a charming gown of grey pleated crepe de chine, relieved by trimmings of old rose and an oyster grey hat trimmed with soft velvet. BEAVER—WALLACE The marriage was celebrated on Saturday afternoon, at the residence of Mr. and ‘ Mrs. H. Beaver, Fifth Avenue, Claudelands, of Miss Edith Annie "Wallace, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Wallace, to Mr. Walter Adrian Beaver. The Rev. H. G. Gilbert officiated at the ceremony and Mr. Harold Beaver was best man. The bride, who was given away by Mr. H. R. Bishop, was charmingly gowned in a frock of mulberry crepe de chine. She wore a shaded hat to tone and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers. Mrs. Beaver received the guests, wearing a smart navy crepe de chine gown with touches of cream lace, and a small black satin hat. When the plate holding artificial ! teeth becomes loose in the mouth, ; sprinkle a little gum tragacanth on the I roof of the plate, after -which it will I remain firm in the mouth for hours.

BRIDGE PARTY NEW YORK VISITOR ENTERTAINED \ Mrs. Murch, New York, was the | guest of honour at an enjoyable bridge party given by Mrs. Norman Wade at her residence, Ngaroma Road, Epsom, on Thursday. Roses, tiger lilies and ferns were used with bright effect as decorations in the card rooms. The hostess received her guests wearing a frock of black georgette, with touches of blue, and Mrs. Murch was in a smart navy georgette frock trimmed with salmon pink. Among the guests were:—Mrs. R. G. Holmes, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Bridge, Mrs. Woodcock, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Boucher, Mrs. Clapman, Mrs. Turthill, Mrs. Paterson. Mrs. Louisson, Mrs. Payne, » v . Mrs. Johnstone, Mrs. Cornish. Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Joplin, Miss Scanlon, Miss Hayes, Miss Thelma Hayes, Miss Gladys Wade. AT HOME REMUERA CROQUET CLUB An enjoyable function took place on the Remuera croquet lawns on Thursday, when the president and members entertained the presidents and members of sister clubs in honour of Miss Hesketh and her success at the Palmerston North tournament. A presentation was made to her by Mrs. Bruce on behalf of her fellow members. Progressive croquet was played during the afternoon, the prize-winners being Mesdames Harvey, Coutts, Balderson and Russell.

GAY PARTY' AND DANCE Stately lilies in slim crystal vases ! were used with charming effect for the decoration of the supper tables ac a jolly party given by Mrs. J. Herbert at her residence, Richmond Avenue, on Saturday. With the aid of ferns, lan- | terns and potted shrubs, the wide verandahs overlooking the harbour were transformed into a delightful lounge, while gay clusters of mauve and pink asters with maidenhair fern brightened the drawing-rooms. Musical and elocutionary items were interspersed with dancing and many quaint novelties and competitions had been arranged for the enjoyment of the guests. Mrs. Herbert received her guests wearing a graceful gown of silvergrey brocaded satin with finely-pleated, j skirt relieved with amethyst georgette, j Among those present wereMrs. H. Ellison, frock of cyclamenbrocaded crepe alonza. Signora Costantini. model of figured ninon in toned cinnamon, apricot and tango, with fully-pleated skirt of apricot crepe <de chine. Mrs. McDonald, frock of mignonettegreen chiffon velvet inset with panels of lace in pastel pink tone. Mrs. . W. Jones, Waikino, beige-rose frock of rayonne with. Oriental facings. Miss Edna Herbert, red and gold lame bodice with bouffant skirt of poinsettia georgette. _ - _ Miss Gladys Ryan, gown of pompadour pink satin faconne, with motifs of raiseo roses in opalescent beading. Miss Olga Clarke, black frocic of retailed chiffon, trimmed with tulle bow an i spray of scarlet roses. Miss Rita Madden, black charmeuse frock with georgette panels appliqueo with designs in geranium red. Miss Gladys Quedley, powder-blu* crepe de chine, relieved with buttercups. Miss Patricia McLeod, frock of \ ene-tian-mist blue taffetas with uneven hem of lace. , . . . Miss Marion Pickering, sapphire-biue gown of pleated crepe de chine. Miss Bettv Wilson, amber crepe chine, with tunic of gold lace. WOMEN'S PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE There was an excellent attendance j at the annual meeting of the Waite- i mata Women’s Progressive League, which was held in St. Michael's Hall, Belmont, on Thursday. Miss Greville presided. Officers for 1928 where elected at the meeting and j include, Dr. Wilkie (president), Mrs. | Aldridge, Mrs. J. W. Williamson, (vice j president), Miss A. J. Greville, lion. ; secretary and treasurer) and Mes- , dames Algie, Blackwell, Kingdom. Preston-Thomas, and Verran (com- ; mittee). „ , The retiring secretary, Mrs A. Jones, gave a brief resume of her work during the past year. A comprehensive programme for the forthcoming year was outlined by Dr. Wilkie who stressed the need for individual and co-operative effort to carry on the various activities of the league. Widespread sorrow was occasioned, both in Canterbury and on the West Coast, when the sad news became | known that Mother M. Mechtildes Boland, of St. Mary’s Convent. Colombo Street, had passed away suddenlv at the Convent of Mercy, Grey- , mouth, where she had been spending a short holiday. Mother M. Mech- j tildes Boland was born in 1846 at Hen- ; agh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. She . was educated at the Sacred Heart ( Convent, Roserea, and at the age of 20 ■ she entered the Convent of Mercy at . Ennis.