IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 308, 20 March 1928, Page 3

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES A visitor from Te Aroha is Miss D. Gilchrist. * * * Miss Anita Webster has now returned from a holiday at Rotorua. ♦ * * From Wellington comes Mrs. Elder Brown, at present on a visit to the Queen City. • * • Mrs. R. Pearson, of Lower Hutt, Wellington, is visiting Mrs. A. Perkins, of Remuera. After a sojourn in Africa of over a year, Mrs. M. A. Martin has returned to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker, sen., of Russell,. are spending a month’s holiday touring the South Island. a * « At the Central Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, erf Christchurch, afld Mr. and Mrs. J. Heaney, of Dunedin. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Dawson, of Paparoa, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Curry, of Christchurch, are among those at the Commercial Hotel. * * * Rotorua* and Wairakei ha\~e attracted another Aucklander, Mrs. O. Symes having left by motor for the thermal regions. * * m Mrs. and Miss Allen, of Morrinsville, Mrs. Birdling, of Waitomo, and Mr. and Mrs. G. R, Parsons, of Halifax, are at the Hotel aCrgen. At the Albert Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. Wells, of Melbourne, Mrs. and Miss Peat, of Kamo, and Mr. and Mrs. Kinley, of Wellington. * * * Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Hawke arrived by the Tofua yesterday. Mr. Hawke, who is a at Apia, will visit his home town, Dunedin. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. Duncan, Takapuna, Auckland, are the guests of Mrs. Clarkson, Kelburn, Wellington. Mr. Duncan is well known in forestry circles. * * * Guests at the Star Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. J. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, Captain and Mrs. Galloway, Mrs. G. Rose and Miss M. Meredith, of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hollingworth. of Ceylon. * # * Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Carter, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Crick, of Sydney, Mrs. C. Joshlyn and Mrs. B. Garnish, of the United States, Mrs. J. Venner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hickson, of London, Mr. and Mrs. Ewen, Mr. and Mrs. C. Brice, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnstone and Mrs. H. Tombs, of Wellington, are staying at the Grand Hotel. To-day will see the Mannequin Parade at the Farmers, timed to commence at 3 p.m. If this parade is as successful as those previously staged by this popular firm, Aucklanders are assured of a splendidly - managed model display which should bring before them all the charm and beauty of the opening season’s offerings. RED CROSS CONFERENCE Most of the delegates to the Red Cross Conference arrived in Auckland this morning, though several are due in the city to-morrow. The list of visitors is as follows: Sir Heaton Rhodes and Lady Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Galloway, Colonel Creswell, Messrs. J. A. Flesher, Bernard Tripp, Wright, Burnett, Rosevear, Bowker, Mesdames Blundell. Birdling. Peate, Rose, and Miss Guthrie. The conference officially opens tomorrow morning*

BRIDGE PARTY AT HAMILTON LYCEUM CLUB On Monday night in the card room of the Lyceum Club Mrs. E. Gresham gave a very enjoyable bridge party for Mrs. Annette and Mrs. Butler, newcomers to Hamilton. Mrs. Gresham was in a very handsome gown of embossed red and black georgette. Mrs. Annette in a black georgette frock with large scarlet shoulder flower, Mrs. Butler in a striking frock of rust and gold. The other guests were: Mrs. H. Douglas, in black georgette with Oriental embroideries. Mrs. Gower, a becoming frock of primrose glace. Mrs. C. L. McDiarmid, frock of floral g-eorgette. Mrs. E. J. Mears, black georgette beaded in steel, relieved with large scarlet flower at shoulder. Mrs. H. J. Greenslade, soft saxe-blue satin. Mrs T. B. Insoll, a handsome black embossed frock. Mrs. T. J. Lusk, a pretty frock of biscuit crepe de chine, embroidered in darker shades. Mrs. S. Eggleston, in primrose glace. Mrs. P. Stewart, a most becoming frock of silver lame. Mrs. E. Peacocke, handsome frock of black pleated georgette. Mrs. Gordon Smith, ecru lace over lavender. Mrs. 2ST. Ratcliffe, a striking gold lame gown. Mrs. Furze, a handsome black frock relieved by floral georgette. Mrs. P. O'Meara, quaintly becoming frock of black georgette and lace. Mrs. 11. J. McMullan, frock of Oriental tones. Mrs. G. Hyde, very becoming frock of soft grey georgette, and lace. Mrs. T. Jolly, a black pleated georgette, relieved with handsome ecru lace and touches of deep saxe georgette. Mrs. J. PI. Chitey, a handsome frock of black and blue Oriental satin. Mrs. W. Gray, effective frock of black and silver. Miss M. Stevens, a frock of patterned gold satin. Miss C. Wallnutt, black georgette. Miss E. Nomth,’ handsome black frock embroidered in shell beads. Miss E. Wyatt, black satin and silver. The prize-winners were Mrs. P. O’Meara and Mrs. N. Ratcliffe. FRANKTON CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL TOURNAMENT Throughout the past week the annual tournament of the Frankton Croquet Club has given the courts a very animated appearance, competitors coming from the Cambridge Domain Club, Te Aroha, Claudelands, Hamilton, and Whitiora, Frankton, of course, automatically taking part. The successful players were: Doubles.—Mrs. Dillicar (PYankton) and Mrs. Evans (Whitiora), the runners-up being Mesdames Simpson and Pearce, from the Cambridge Domain. Singles.—(Played in three sections): A Section: Mrs. Coombes (Hamilton); B Section: Mrs. Goldsbury (Te Aroha); C Section: Mrs. Bartlett (Frankton). lii the final: Mrs. .Goldsbury, the victor of :Mrs. Coombs, defeated also Mrs. Bartlett in two games out of three. On Saturday the tournament ended in a delightful day's croquet. There were four events. Breaks in which Mrs. Horton (Hamilton) was the winner; target, won by Mrs. Evans (Whitiora); crazy, where Mrs. Denz was successful; and two progressive sections. A grade being won by Mrs. Hodgkinson (Whitiora) and B grade by Miss Jones (Claudelands). The whole tournament was well organised by a hard-working committee under Mrs. Rockett, the popular secretary, the president, Mrs. Higgins, being unfortunately absent from Hamilton. Among the guests on Saturday were:— Te Aroha: Mrs. Goldsbury. Cambridge: Mesdames Simpson, Peace, Tucker, Richards, Speight. Whitiora: . Mesdames Hodgkinson, Evans, Drube. Hamilton: Mesdames Horton, Tolmain, Johnson. Claudelands: Mrs. Coombes and Miss Jones. Frankton: Mesdames Dillicar, Denz, O’Brien, Hansen, Wigzel, Brockblsby, Brough, Mason, Rockell, Buckland, McConnell, Malone, Roberts, Middleton, and Loveridge.

CHARMING BRIDE FOR MARCH St. Mark's was the scene last evening of a very pretty wedding., when Miss Marie Brenda Gardner, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Gardner, Devonport, was married to Dudley Richmond, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. J. Robieson, of Matakana. The Rev. Cruickshank officiated. White crepe de chine fashioned the bridal gown, which was girdled with orange blossom and was charmingly inlet with lace medallions. The veil was caught into position with the usual bridal blossom, and the bouquet was composed of white chrysanthemums, asters and Josephine lilies, relieved with asparagus and maidenhair fern. Of the three bridesmaids, Miss Norma Angus wore the daintiest frock of Rose Marie taffeta, to which sequins added a distinct effectiveness. A tulle headdress mounted with silver completed her ensemble. Miss Kitty Robieson, of Matakana, chose a delightful gown of blue crepe de chine, and Miss Gertrude Putley rose taffeta with a smart bodice of metal cloth. The flower girl was little Miss Avis Ferguson, of Auckland. Mr. J. Pell was best man and Mr. C. Creamer acted as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. A. Pell, of Mt. Hobson Road. A large number of guests attended, Mrs. Pell receiving them wearing navy beaded maroca.in, the bride’s mother choosing black crepe de chine with an overlay of lace. SURPRISE PARTIES AT REMUERA A surprise party was taken by Miss Pat Newton to Miss Dorothy Shera, of Arney Road, Remuera, on Saturday evening. The hostess received her guests in a frock of flame georgette, and Miss Pat Newton was in firelight taffetas. Among the guests were the Misses Vieve Williams, Allison Laery, Georgie McConnell, Vera Dewing, Valerie Peacocke, Shirley Medhurst, Mary Walker, Elise Wilkinson, Avril Watson, Leila Rosser, Pauline McConnell, Roaa Suisted, and Messrs. K. Minh innick. 13. Walker, H. Withers, P. Buddie, S. Hay, N. Noble, D. Marsack, J. Emery, G. Robinson', B. Kingston, J. Cockran, A. Marsack, John Emery. M. Wilkinson. AT TARARU A surprise party was given to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gilmore, superintendent and matron respectively of the district homes at Tararu, Thames, last week. Mrs. W. L. Thorburn presented to - Mrs. Gilmore a crystal jug and glasses, assuring her of the general regret that was felt at her departure. Mr. J. W. Poulgrain made a presentation of a set of brushes to Mr. Gilmore and emphasised the fact that the Gilmore family was one which Thames could ill afford to lose- Mr. Gilmore feelingly expressed thanks. EPSOM GAIETY COMING-OF-AGE PARTY ' A very jolly little dance was given by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brook, at their home, Epsom, on Saturday last in order to celebrate among her young friends the coming-of-age of their daughter Isabelle. Tasteful decorations, fancy hats, streamers and ballpons made a very gay scene and contributed considerably to the general enjoyment. During the evening the chief centre of attention was presented amidst much applause with a huge key autographed by all present. Among the many toasts honoured was a special one to Miss Marjorie Brook, who is at present recuperating at Tauranga from a recent illness. Exhibition dances wer e given by M. Wilson, J. Wright, P. Holmes, D. McPhail, G. Atkins, I. Black and D. Polgl'ass. The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. J. Don, the Misses Joyce Wright, Feggy Holmes, Hilary Maxwell, Iris Robson, Joan Burrett, Dorothy MeBhail, Gwen Atkins, Iris Black, Daphne Polglass, Winnie Tippetts, Mary Wilson, Gaynor Maxwell and Messrs. C. Wright, G. Wright, D. Maxwell, J. Don, J. McPhail, C. Olsen, F. Olsen, A. Lane (Ashburton), Iv. Alexander, R. Holmes, C. Hughes, B. Dodds, A, Feilder, E. Burton and W. Murdoch. • GREENHITHE SOCIAL EVENING 21 ST BIRTHDAY PARTY Gay with coloured streamers, and bright with greenery, the Greenhithe Hall had a festive appearance on Saturday, when Mrs. Peachey held a social and dance in honour of her daughter Pat’s 21st birthday. The first part of the evening was given over to a varied and interesting programme, dancing continued afterwards until midnight. At an appropriate moment Mr. E. Colebrook made a presentation on behalf of the Old Girls’ Club, the recipient responding. ' The hostess received the guests in a frock of Spanish lace over black, Miss Peachey choosing a frock of cyclamen georgette with sequins. Among those present were: Mesdames Cotton, Collins, Newman, Ashton, McMillan, Arnold, Coulane, Blakeward, Eyre, McKenzie, Churchouse, Cooper, Andrews, Sexton, Pitches, Jonkers, Simpson, Dennis, Rose, Tate, Hunter, and the Misses B. Peachey, Armitage, Fowler, Porter, Nait, Simpson, Hockenhull, Redfern, Smith, Crossley, Coulane, Andrews, Eyre, Dennis. McKenzie. Cooper.. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT HAMILTON CROQUET CLUB Next Tuesday, March 20, on the Ciaudelands Bowling Green, generously lent for the week by the Ciaudelands bowlers, will commence the first Hamilton “champion of champions” croquet tournament. Mr. H. Howden has kindly donated a handsome silver cup, and much interest is centring on the games. The representatives of the A clubs will be: Whitiora: Mrs. Kibble-white. Frankton: Mrs. Bartlett. Hamilton: Mrs. E. G. Johnston. Ciaudelands: Mrs. Coombes. Each player must play every ether player the best of three games. If you run short of eggs when. making a cake, a mixture of one tablespoon of golden syrup to half a pint of warm milk is equivalent to three eggs.

THE COOKS’ CORNER LAMB CUTLETS EN PAPILLOTTES Ingredients: Two or three lamb cutlets; two slices of cooked ham; one teaspoonful each of chopped parsley and mushrooms; seasoning of salt and pepper; a little oil; a small piece of butter; a pinch of grated lemon rind; and half a small onion. Method: Trim the cutlets and shorten the bones if necessary. Cut rounds of ham to fit the round portions of the cutlets. Chop the onion. Melt the butter (about one ounce) and fry onion in it for three or four minutes; add mushrooms, parsley, lemon rind and seasoning. Mix well and leave to cool. Cut heart shapes of strong notepaper large enough to hold the cutlets and grease them with oil. Place a slice of ham on half of each paper, spread with a little onion mixture# then add a cutlet, more onions and another slice of ham. Fold the paper over and twist the edges together. Place on a greased baking tin, and cook in a quick oven for 20 minutes. RICE WITH APRICOT SAUCE Make a thick cream with rice, boiled in milk, sweetened, and flavoured with vanilla. When quite cold, add half a pint of stiffly whipped cream, mix -well and set in a mould. Serve cold with a tureen of hot apricot sauce, made as follows: Soak dried apricots for 12 hours, then slowly cook them in a thick syrup made from sugar and a little of the water in which they were soaked. Flavour this at the last minute with Kirsch and add some chopped almonds. STUFFED PRUNES These are excellent as a piquant accompaniment to roast mutton. Stew the prunes, remove the stones and, while still hot, fill with a little good chutney. Serve quite hot, either on the dish with the mutton, or in a sauce-boat

A LINGERIE NOTE HOW TO SLOT ELASTIC Simply making a hem at the top of dainty silk knickers and drawing the elastic through Is not the right way to ensure a really neat finish. The top edge will be clumsy, and the elastic apt to cut through the upper fold of the hem. The neat professional way of making a easing for elastic is the way the amateur should practice if she wants her lingerie to look “good.” Turn ’ down about one inch on the material to the wrong side of the garment; press the fold with a warm iron, if possible, to keep a sharp and even edge. Then take a line of runningstitch along, about one-quarter or three-eighths of an inch from this top fold. This forms a heading for your casing. Turn up the bottom raw edge, measuring first so that your hem is just deep enough to take the elastic nicely. (And let it be best-quality “silk” elastic.) Hem the turned-in edge down to the material, or stitch it with small running stitches if you are using crepe de chine or artificial silk. Elastic is much less likely to twist when threaded through a casing of this kind than when “pulled through” In the ordinary amateur fashion Also, you will find that it is infinitely simpler to make a perfectly even “runner,” especially along a slightly shaped top, than if you simply try to turn In an ordinary hem. The same method should be used for inserting elastic into the knees of knickers, cami-bockers, children’s gym-knickers, and so forth. The heading is wonderfully effective in preventing the elastic from wearing out the top edge of its casing.

WOMEN’S HOBBIES NEW PEWTERWARE If you would like to take up some sort of handworks other than needlework, you might consider the new pewter ware which is now one of the hobbies of women who like to make their own household ornaments. A few shillings will buy all the tools that are needed even for the more elaborate specimens of the work, and a little experiment and experience will soon enable the novice to execute pieces that will be a delight to herself and her friends. Sheet pewter is not a difficult material to cut and hammer, and very soon the amateur will succeed in covering quite neatly such articles as picture and photograph frames, handkerchief boxes and match cases. But perhaps the most effective of all are the bowls of coloured papier mache that are bordered with designs of flowers and leaves in pewter, the silvery hue throwing into effective relief the tint of the bowk The papier mache is now waterproof, so that it can be used for the reception of flowers. Whitewood articles, such as are sold for lacquer decoration, are also suitable for pewterwork. Tea-trays and brush and comb trays look delightful with a surface of pewter, either repeouss in a g'ood design or simply beaten. And most useful is a set of table mats covered in pewter above three-ply wood and lined with green baize to prevent slipping. A circular design of fishes or foliage will be effective, or a motto may be chosen, if preferred.

An excellent pewter hearth kerb mav be made on a frame of deal, and pieces to match It may easily be fitted in over the existing tiles at the side of the fireplace. To go with this arrangement, a circular mirror with the frame covered in embossed pewter would be good. F.F.

PICTURES IN WOOL In the days of peace and plenty, Cynthia used to make enough ti> dress upon, and a little more besides, by her impressionist paintings, wfcick were then considered “advanced.” BBy tastes have changed with the tiroes. What people want now is somethin* really startling, and the bizarre and original alone find a ready market. I felt sorry for Cynthia, and wondered sometimes how she was getting on, for she lived in a backwater of * village “far from the madding crowd, and I thought her chances of moving with the times were poor indeed. ® rut I met her in town one day last week, and I soon saw that my pity had been wasted. She looked prosper© awell content with herself and with Iff®“Painting?” she exclaimed in answer to my question. “Oh, I don’t paint no** I leave that to those who have more audacity than I! I do wool work. Come and see! I have a show on just now. I went, and what I saw both ehannH and interested me, because it disc* * yet another way wherein a worua^ arr artistic tastes and ability may her living without tlje drudgery m deadens the soul. Cynthia • about a dozen specimens of her . mostly framed in dark wood al } d up into those little, fascinating » - screens without which no dr room was complete a hundreai > ago. Pictures, not painted, but w in brilliant coloured wools; so er « lovely gardens ablaze with . wrought so boldly, so exactly 1 ‘ flowers themselves might have out of the canvas. Here was in full sail upon a dark blue sea. gu . a castle standing up on a roc • . QX always I came back to the gax& these gave more scope for tn colours. * . “The craze is for brilliant nowadays,” said Cynthia. ° ht on it may not last, but it has ca 8 for the time being and I a P jn hay—or rather, working P IC . t havewool —while the sun shines, more orders than I can well MABEL K .