IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 310, 22 March 1928, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. R. Wright has now returned to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. O’Dea, of Melbourne, are at the Central Hotel. A New South- Wales visitor now at Stonehurst is Mrs. Drage. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hill*are at present visiting Auckland from Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. G. L,. Ferguson, of Waimate North, are at the Hotel Cargen. Miss Lorna Hodder is at present visiting the Queen City from Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. Vere Chitty and Miss Chitty, of Hamilton, are visiting Christchurch. Still another Red Cross delegate is Mrs. H. Rose, who has come North from Wellington. Another delegate to the W.C.T.U. Conference at Napier is Mrs. M. Richards, of Takapuna. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hiskens have left Ohakune for a holiday at their beach cottage at ITowick. Numbered among the Red. Cross delegates now in conference is a Taranaki visitor, Mrs. Birdling. Mrs. Milton Manning, of Remuera, is visiting friends and relatives in Wellington and Christchurch. * Sjt After a visit to the South Island and to Hawke’s Bay, Mr. and Mrs. E. 11. Reid have returned to Remuera. Among the many who have been attracted to Mount Cook recently are Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith, of this city. * * * Mrs. A. C. Turnbull, accompanied by her small daughter, Is on a visit to Auckland and Hamilton from Wellington.

Mrs. B. Dolan, of Wellington, who is on a visit to Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. A. W. Perkins, Penmorfa, Remuera. # * * Miss Doris Symes, the well-known Wanganui singer, left by the Marama for Sydney to continue her studies at the Conservatorium. At the Royal Hotel arc Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Thomson, of New Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. D. Gardiner, of Hukapapa, and Mrs. Gust, of Matamata. Two more Northerners who have returned to Auckland after paying tribute to the fascination of the far-south Stewart Island are Mr. and Mrs. Shannon. From Remuera Miss Maisie McGregor has left on a visit to Hawke's Bay. Rater she anticipates being the guest of Mrs. Murray Gardner, of Christchurch. Guests at the Grand Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas, of England; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson, of Sydney; Mr. and Mrs. L. Suter, of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Seagrave, of Pukerua Bay. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Righton left Wellington to-day to visit Waimarino, Rotorua and Te Aroha before proceeding to Auckland, whence they will depart for Sydney on April 13, en route to England Mrs. Barltro, district officer, St. John Ambulance. Wellington, has returned to New Zealand, and will resume her duties. which have been undertaken by Miss Fossette for the last two years. She will take over her work on April 2. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Molly Josephine, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Johnson, of Herne Bay. io Norman Stanley, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Trevartlien, of Hemp Bay.

MUSICIANS GATHER! RECEPTION AT LYCEUM A very enjoyable function was held by the Society of Musicians last evening at the Lyceum Club, when a wellattended reception was held in honour of Dr. S. K. Phillips, the new president. Bowls of flowers delightfully arranged made both the reception and tea rooms a doubly effective background for the proceedings, during which Mr. Barry Coney congratulated Dr. Phillips on his well-deserved cognition.Dr. Phillips, in an interesting speech, indicated several aims which the society might profitably set itself to achieve as a means to forwarding the cause of music even more than at present. lie also suggested that some time in the future a conservatorium might perhaps be established, or that at least the society might secure its own premises. Mrs. M. Boult, the secretary, then gave some indication of the subjects dealt »with at the recent conference in Christchurch, and Dr. Phillips contributed a paper on “Music of To-day,” taking it from the triple angle of the vocal and instrumental points of view, as well as the aspect of composition. Items were given by Mr. V. Gallagher, who came forward with a pianoforte solo, and by Mrs. E. L. Gavey, the contributor of three charming songs. Those present included Miss Alice Law and Mr. Tait (the vice-presi-dents), Miss A. Hansard, Miss Searell, Miss E. Sutherland, Mrs. Archdale Taylor, Miss flood, Mis,s A. Stevenson, Mr. Barry Coney, Mrs. Bagiev, Miss Judson, Miss Phillips, Miss Hooker, Mrs. Plesketh, Miss M. Law, Miss Haywood, Miss Eva Hood, Miss Hammond and Miss Cox. HAMILTON LYCEUM CLUB DRAMATIC READING CIRCLE On Tuesday night the Dramatic Reading Circle of the Hamilton Lyceum Club had its first meeting for the year. Most of the circle members were present and several matters regarding the futur© working of the club were discussed. Three oneact plays were read—“ The Twelve Pound Look” by Barrie, in which Mrs. Sinclair Arthur took the part of the pompous Sir flarry Sims with considerable skill. Miss E. Wright was a convincing as well as charming Kate; Miss Burley was much appreciated as the ineffective Lady Sims, and Miss M. Campbell as the Butler. The second reading was “The Philosopher of Battersbiggins” by Harold Chopin, a Scotch play. The dialect at times eluded the readers, but the little play, with its quaintness, simplicity and Scotch persistence, proved very popular with the listeners. Old David Pownie was sympathetically read by Miss G. Wyatt, his son John by Miss F. Jolly and Lizzie, his daugh-ter-in-law, by Miss E. Sherer. The third play was a clever character study, “Th© Old Bull,” by Bernard Gilbert. The characters were all well sustained, though this reading was an impromptu one, the part of Charles being read by Mrs. Prenton, Jimmy, his young brother, by Miss I. Andrews, Bones by Mrs. Scrimshaw, Sarah by Mrs. Campbell, and Uncle William Smithson by Mrs. Staples. The circle, which has been inaugurated less than a year, is very enthusiastic and bids fair to be a large one. LYCEUM CLUB For next Monday the Lyceum Club have organised a special luncheon at which Mr. Victor Bonney, the eminent London physician, will speak. As Mr. Bonney is so well-known a medical authority the function promises to be of exceptional interest. PAPATOETOE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY PREPARATIONS FOR THE WINTER Ways and means of raising funds for the carrying on of its work during the winter months were discussed at the committee meeting of the Papatoetoe Benevolent Society on Monday evening. Mrs. J. Bryant occupied the chair, in the absence of the president, Mrs. Bradstreet. It was decided that a series of concerts and afternoons be held to augment the society’s funds, and there is a possibility of a sports meeting being added to the list. A report was submitted dealing with a couple of cases being dealt with. No pew crises were reported. BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED AT MANGERE EAST MISS RAVN ENTERTAINED A very pleasant social afternoon was tendered by the ladies of Mangere East on Tuesday afternoon, to Miss Ravn, on the eve of her marriage. Musical items were rendered by Mesdames Massey, Tait and Miss Ravn. During the afternoon, Mrs. Soloman, on behalf of those gathered together, handed Miss Ravn a handsome silver entree dish, at the same time expressing every good wish for the guest’s happiness and health in her new sphere. Miss Ravn suitably responded, and later gave a very interesting siimmary of her work on the mission fields of Northern India. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Among those present were Mesdames Massey, Soloman, Clarke, Fountaine, Ellison, Pheasant, Sigley, Chapman, Ford, Coghlan, Nicolls, Grimmond, Prangley, Tait, Henwood (2), McDonald, Handcock, Douglas, Misses Soloman. Kay, Grimmond.

DUNEDIN CLUB

EXTENSION OF MEMBERSHIP Membership of the Dunedin Club Is no longer limited to former residents of that city. Last night the annual meeting decided that anyone who had resided South of the Waitaki River was eligible. Moving the adoption of the annual report, the president, Mr. E. C. .Cutten, S. complimented the club ona smooth year. Its purpose was to keep alive the old friendships and the old spirit* of the South. It helped that kindly spirit of co-operation which was what the world required to get over its difficulties. He mentioned that “the old town” was about to build a new town hall. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr. Justce Herdman; president, Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M.; vice-presidents reelected, with the addition of Messrs. J. B. Gilmour and W. H. Osmond; management committee, Messrs. J. Oliver, F. S. T. Little, B. B. Hooper, A. E. Hammer, A. T. L6ng, YV. H. Faulkner, J. A. Gow, R. M. Falconer. E. B. Clark, A. L. Glasse and J. E. Ray; honorary secretary, Mr. C. Munn; trustees, Messrs. F. S. T. Little and W. H. Faulkner; honorary treasurer, Mr. L. YV. Swan; honorary auditor, Mr. J. A. Sherriff; honorary accompanist, Mrs. R. IsT. Reed: hostess, Mrs. K. Raymond. Among those present were: Mesdames K. Raymond, R. A. Scott. Munroe Clark, Barber, and Misses K. Clark, Seideberg, Long, Acheson, Grant and Bell. INFORMAL PARTY FOR VISITING DELEGATES A happy function took place yesterday in the spacious tearooms of John Court, Ltd., when Mr. and Mrs. Michaels, of Carlton Gore Road, entertained the Southern delegates of the Justice of the Peace Association and their wives at afternoon tea. A large number of guests assembled and a delightfully informal air prevailed. The long tables were artistically decorated with seasonable flowers, crimson being the predominating: note. OHAKUNE NOTES ST. PATRICK’S BALL The St. Patrick’s Day ball, held in the Town Hall, was an unqualified success and a most enjoyable time was spent. The hall was tastefully decorated with streamers, flags, greenery and chrysanthemums, and there were many visitors present from other parts, including Raetihi, Taihape, Rangatane, Pokaka and Horopito. The committee’s arrangements were carried out in a most satisfactory manner, and the joint secretaries, Miss M. Campbell and Mr. H. Gould worked hard to make the event the success it proved to be. The competition dances consisted of a streamer dance and a spot waltz. Messrs. Fletcher, Gould and Plunkett ably controlled the dances in the capacity of masters of ceremonies. A most enjoyable supper was provided. Some of those present were: Mesdames J. Kennedy, A. W. Gould, J. Miles, Carver, Cronin, York, Richardson, McMasters, Manson, Woodlock, Curran, Cottier, Goldfinch, Hussey, Larson, C. Richardson, Gaughan, Fergusson, Forsyth, P. Wood, Burling, R. Eaton, P. Smith, W. Battley, and the Misses Foster, Johnson, M. Campbell, V. Clemett, Hughes, G. Hughes, Morrison, Plunkett, A. Campbell, K. A’Hearne, Laming, P. York, E. Bayne, Bellam, McDougall, Davyer, D. Burling, Tregurtha, R. Goldfinch, R. Goldfinch, E. Goldfinch, Stand ish, Smith, M. Presnell, R. Pearce, M. Pearce, R. Gower, Nawling, Snooks, Cowley, E. Cowley, E>. Boggs, Howard, Kennedy, Cullinane, Wanganui, and Larking. A GOWN OF SHELL PINK FOR AN OHAKUNE BRIDE ' A frock of shell-pink with hat to tone was chosen by Miss Christine Young, daughter of Mrs. Young, of King’s Court, Ohakune, on the occasion of her marriage in the King’s Court Hall to Mr. William Sydney Harris, of Ohakune. Special decorations, culminating in a large white bell, had been carried out, and the Rev. Shilton officiated at the ceremony. The bride’s ensemble was completed by a charming bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. She was given away by her brother, Mr. Bert Young. As bridesmaid, Miss Doris Boggs was daintily attired in cornflower blue georgette, finished w T ith Brussels lace. A hat. to tone accentuated the colour of her attractive frock, a pink bouquet contrasting effectively'. Miss Audrey Adam, the second maid, niece of the bride, chose apricot satin . and hat to harmonise, and carried a bouquet of heliotrope asters, Mr. Arthur Abbott, of Ohakune, performed the duties of best man. Mrs. Young, mother of the bride, was gowned in black French crepe de chine handsomely embroidered in blue and worn with a crinoline hat. Over one hundred guests attended the breakfast, which was held in the hall, the usual toasts being honoured. Later a social evening, of which dancing was a part, was held. The bride’s travelling suit was of fawn and green, a simple green coat being worn over a check skirt. A green hat and fox fur completed the picture. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are to reside in Auckland. PLUNKET SOCIETY At the usual monthly* meeting of the Plunket Society the secretary was instructed to write to the Potaka committee expressing regret that owing to so many of their members leaving the district it would be impossible to support the nurse for the coming six months. A special meeting will be held next ; week to discuss plans for raising the necessary carry on the work I of the society.

SURPRISE PARTY AT OTAHUHU The residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gillies, Church Street, Otahuhu, was the scene of a very enjoyable impromptu evening on Tuesday, when some 30 friends of. the host and hostess paid a surprise visit to them in their new home, and spent a jolly couple of hours in song and story, as a house-warming ceremony. Musical items were rendered by Misses E. Moffatt, Seel, Gillies, Mesdames F. Fearnley, J. Gillies, Mr. S. Harper, and a very enjoyable trio by Messrs. J. Gillies, A. Murdoch and G. V. Pearce. The usual community games were indulged in and much appreciated by all, supper and the singing of “Auld Eang Syne” terminating a very enjoyable evening. RED CROSS DELEGATES AGAIN ENTERTAINED LUNCHEON AT THE LYCEUM Vases of charmingly arranged flowers ... a cool background, and a serene atmosphere deliciously restful after the busy streets outside was it any wonder that the visitors entered appreciatively to the luncheon given in their honour yesterday immediately after the civic reception at the Town Hall? The setting was the delightful lunch-room of the Lyceum Club, the time one p.m., and the guests of honour the delegates to the Red Cross Conference now making its presence felt in the city. Among the many present were: General H. Champain, C.M.G., and Mrs. Champain, Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, Colonel Creswell, Miss .Janet Murray, Miss Meredith, Mrs. Louis Blundell, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. H. H. Smith, Airs. Birdling, Airs. A. AI. Ferguson, Airs. Peate, Arrs. Wright, Airs Chas. Smith, the Hon. G. Fowlds, Mr. J. A. Flesher. Mr. Kav. Mr. Tunks, ALr. G. Fleming, Mr. Wright, Air. Bowker. Air. Burnett, Air. Bernard Tripp, Air. Galloway.