IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 319, 2 April 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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I Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral, Sir Charles Fergusson and the ; Lady Alice Fergusson, paid an unoffi- ! cial visit fo the Costley Home, Epsom, ! this afternoon. Mrs. G. D. Dixon, of Wellington, is staying in Auckland. Miss L. M. Berry is a visitor from Timaru to Auckland. * * * Mrs. W. Evans is a visitor from i Wellington to Auckland. 1 Mrs. C. F. Wilson, of Wellington, is ; in Auckland for a short holiday. | Mr. and Mrs. 1. Hart are returning ;to Wellington on Wednesday next. * * * Mr. ana Mrs. G. Andrews, of Hoki- | ?.nga, are Staying at the Star Hotel. * * * ! Mrs. Carruthers, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs. Jarrett. of Epsom. ! Mrs. W. Walker! of Christchurch, is i staying with Mrs. P. Donald, Parnell. Mrs. W. D. M. Glaister, of Auckland, ,! is spending a holiday at Mount Cook. Mrs. James Hutchison. of Christ- ! church, is spending a holiday in Audk- : land. i Mrs. R. Black, of Grafton Road, j Auckland, has returned from a visit i to Wanganui. * Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murphy, and Mr. i and Mrs. I. Hart, of Wellington, are 1 it the Central Hotel. ; Miss Ethel Lindsay, of Wellington, : is visiting Auckland, and will after- ! wards go to Rotorua. I Mrs. W. R. Massey, of Dunedin, is i visiting Auckland, and is the guest of ! Mrs. T. Richards. Parnell. * * I Mrs. H. Holbron is a visitor from Sydney to Auckland. She is staying with relatives in Remuera. Mrs. Wright and Miss Wright, of Auckland, who have been visiting Christchurch, are now at Picton. Mrs. W. Walsh is a visitor from Christchurch to Auckland. She is the guest of Mrs. Webster. Herne Bay. At the Central Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kersley, of Rotorua, and Mr. and Mrs. I. Salec, of Wellington. * * * Mr. and Mrs. N. Blood, of Wanganui. and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hussey, of Wellington, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. J. Macfarlane and her daugh--1 ter, Mrs. Mellor, will leave by the Roto- ; rua from Wellington to-morrow for a visit to England. * * * Miss Richards, of Cambridge, was in Auckland last week for the purpose of attending the Guide captains’ camp at Henderson. Mrs. W. H. Jackson has returned to Masterton from a visit to Auckland, where she was the guest of Mrs. B. L. Bagnall ,of Remuera. * * Mrs. Jenkinson, of Remuera, is leaving Auckland on Tuesday to visit South Otago, where she will attend the seventieth reunion of pupils of the Warepa school, one of the oldest schools in the Dominion.

AT DIXIELAND

Dixieland was thronged with merrymakers on Saturday evening, when Clyde Howley and his joyous satellites played one of their breeziest selections of new dance tunes, and then plaved them all over again in response ’ to eager encores. Favours were distributed, and the cabaret was, as always, charmingly decorated. Among present were; Mrs. M. Gould, frilled black satin frock with bouffant red bow. Mrs. A. Freeman, frock of white satin crepe and lace. Mrs. Nello Porter, embossed georgette with silver designs. Mrs. Harvey, frock of beaded blue georgette. Mrs. H. Meltzer, pearl-trimmed frock of rose georgette. Mrs. W. Meek, gold brocaded frock of ring velvet. Mrs. Alex Davie, pale pink georgette, relieved with apricot. Mrs. J. S. Laing, dawn pink frock of georgette. Mrs. G. Campbell, black panne velvet and lace frock. Mrs. Hemingway, flowered chiffon frock under brocaded coatee. Mrs. A. D. Campbell, opal sequined frock of ninon. Mrs. Cornish, hand-painted frock of black lace. Mrs. Montgomery, black and silver embossed frock. Miss R. Foster, moonlight blue taffeta with silver and rose relief. Miss B. Kerr, crystal-beaded frock of lacquer red tone. Miss G. Bassenden, silver sequined frock of georgette. Miss F. Gregson, black beaded crepe faille. Miss M. Duncan, frock of white georgette. Miss Mulligan, frock ot blue crepe de chine and lace. Miss J. Orr, cream lace frock. Miss J. Oram, frock of gold taffeta. Miss N. Oram, period frock of ivory georgette and lace. Miss R. Mairs, powder blue georgette frock. Miss R. Kennedy. white sequined georgette frock. Miss Joyce Porter, embossed frock of white georgette. Miss Pollock, frock of rose dust lace. Miss Goldsborough, frock of ivory beaded crepe satin. Miss Leatherbarrow, roulet lace and georgette frock. Miss Rita Davis, chartreuse green frock inset with old lace. , Miss B. Donovan, blue georgette with i gold relief. Miss L. Grainger, tangerine georgette inset with gold lace. Miss I. Abdallah, black crepe de chine with cyclamen motifs. Miss Doris Fraser, rose pink taffeta and lace frock. Miss Marjorie Moody, Timaru. powder blue taffeta frock. Miss Elsie Lock, frock of rose du Band lace. Miss L. Bowen, flame crepe de chine frock. Miss Lukin, opal blue satin crepe frock. Miss L. Shenkin, petalled frock of maize georgette. Miss M. Bowen, cyclamen taffeta frock. Miss L. McLean, shot blue taffeta frock. Miss Anderson, rose pink georgette and taffeta frock. Miss F. Waters, frock of nasturtium georgette and taffeta. Miss D’Aidern, flounced frock of hyacinth blue georgette. Miss Joan Ross, beaded frock of ivory georgette.

BADGES PRESENTED

UNIVERSITY TOU r_ " ‘ »IENT The presentation of badges to the students who are going to Wellington to take part in the annual university tournament took place at an enjoyable social evening in the Auckland University College on Saturday evening. The president of the Students’ Association. Mr. A. B. Thompson. presented the badges to the following students: —Miss J. Mueller, Miss J. Mclntosh. Miss S. Wigmore. Miss K. Leonard, Miss W. Wann, Miss M. Miller, Miss E. Miller, Miss N. Gallagher, Miss M. Stehr, Miss M. Adams, Miss J. Colgan, Miss J. Garry, Miss H. Ass?er, Miss G. Hayward, Miss R. Owen, Miss N. WUitelaw.

BRIDGE PARTY

Golden chrysanthemums lent their vivid beauty to the drawing room of Mrs. P. Donald’s home in St. Stephen’s Avenue on Saturday evening, when she gave a bridge party. Mrs. Donald received her guests wearing a charming frock of .rose embossed black chiffon made with a rucked bodice of ring velvet. Miss Iris Donald, who assisted her mother, wore a pretty frock of powder blue taffeta to which contrast was given by a wide sash of rose pink velvet. Among those present were:— Mrs. R. Stacey, beaded frock of black georgette. Mrs. A. Donald, cherry red frock of sequined georgette. Mrs. L. Anstiss, white chiffon frock with rose motifs. Mrs. N. Percy, rose-blush frock of taffeta. Mrs. W. Hutchings, frock of georgette in orchid mauve tint. Mrs. A. Carr, beaded frock of black georgette. Mrs. H. Warner, chiffon frock of powder blue with silver beading. Mrs. C. Harding, rose pink frock of lace. Mrs. C. Phillips, sequined frock of dawn pink ninon. Miss Harding, black taffeta frock appliqued in gold. Miss N. Donald, beaded frock of ivory georgette. Miss B. Watson, frock of opal blue taffeta. Miss E. Clair, Kile green georgette and lace. Miss L. Waters, frock of delphinium blue crepe de chine. Miss B. Carr, mignonette green frock of beaded georgette. Miss C. Murray, black Chantilly lace frock. Miss F. Murray, frock of midnight blue crepe faille.

WEDDING BELLS

DROUGHT—MILLER On Wednesday the wedding took place at the Devonport Methodist Church of Dorothea Mary, elder daughter* of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. Miller, to John D. Graham brought, youngest son of the late Mr. Drought, and of Mrs. Drought, of Devonport. The service was conducted by the Rev. Martin. The bride wore a frock of silver accordeon-pleated crepe de chine, with a hat to tone, a dainty wrap of eau de nil crepe de chine, and a silver fox fur. She was attended by the Misses K. Sloane and C. Ashwin, who wore pretty frocks of embroidered shell pink, and opal oyster crepe d© chine. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. A. Wells as best man, and Mr. R. Clark as groomsman. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Drought left for Norfolk Island, where the honeymoon is to be spent.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

REPORT OF DEPOT The Depot Committee met on Friday morning at the Hospital Board j Room. Mrs. E. J. Prendergast pre- | sided. There was a very good attend- ; ance. Reports of work done in the depot and by members were given and con- ; sidered very satisfactory. During the! month 35 cases were relieved, some with very large families, and several parcels, containing many children’s garments, were sent into the country. Visits were paid to the wards and gifts of cigarettes, sweets, flowers and magazines -were taken in. A total of 42 G garments, 19 pairs shoes, many books, 100 pots of jam and jelly (mostly made by members), a quantity of small cakes, foodstuffs, fruit, eggs, vegetables have been in depot during March and 338 garments, 40 pairs shoes and boots, 77 pots of jam and all the foodstuffs have been distributed, some into the wards and the rest to dependents calling at the depot. The Mount Eden branch brought generous monthly supplies, some members visited wards with gifts, and others took some patients for a motor drive. A sum of £ 2 in donations was given to the depot fund. Members were very glad to learn that the Sewing Circle was starting again on Tuesday next, as the depot is in urgent need of the many new garments it supplies. It was pointed out that the depot was needing warm clothing for distribution during the winter months.

AT CORNWALL PARK

ASSEMBLY OF PIONEERS At Cornwall Park on Saturday afternoon, a picnic was held by pioneers of the Thames district, the arrangements being in the hands of the Old Thames Girls’ Association, under the lirection of the president, Mrs. Alfred Oldham. A pleasant time was spent under the trees, where tea was served, and there was a large and representative assembly. Among those present were Mrs. Dewar, a life member, who is 9S years of age, and Mrs. Smith, who on Saturday celebrated her S7th birth-day. The visitors were welcomed by Mrs. Oldham, Mrs. Wooley, the secretary, and the vice-president, Mrs. Ambury.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

Mrs. J. Kemp was hostess at a delightful party at her home in Empire Lane, Otahuhu, on Saturday evening, given in honour of the twenty-first birthday of Miss Elma Hotham. The supper tables were attractively decked with bowls of brightly coloured flowers, and multi-coloured streamers added their gay tones to the decorative scheme. Mrs. Kemp, who received the guests, wore a smart frock of black satin, banded with ribbons in contrasting shades. Miss Hotham was wearing a pretty frock of cyclamen crepe de chine, trimmed with pin tucks. Among those present were: Miss Appleyard, frock of lavender satin, relieved with ecru lace. Miss Ball, mauve ninon frock. Miss Cooke, pink taffetas frock, with frilled skirt. Miss Calvert, frock of brocaded satin. Miss Ellice, frock of chartreuse silk Miss V. Cooke, periwinkle blue satin frock, with sequin trimming. Miss P. Ellice, frock of flame coloured crepe faille. Miss Speed, black silk marocain frock. Miss Simons, frock of lily of the valley green ring velvet.. Miss E, Speed, orchid mauve silk crepe frock. Miss V. Simons, frock of ravenswing blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Jansen, wistaria gnauve crepe de chine frock. Miss Pauli, frock of flame velvet. Miss Joseph, dainty floral frock.

DANCE POSTPONED

DEATH OF SECRETARY The carnival dance which was to be held under the auspices ot the Auckland Shop Assistants’ Union Charity Club in Scots Hall this evening has been postponed for about a fortnight, owing to the sudden death on Saturday morning of the lion, secretary, Mr. J. IT. Mortensen.

TAKANINI CARNIVAL

SPORTS QUEEN CROWNED The Takanini parish hall was much too small to accommodate with any degree of comfort the throng of folk who came on Saturday evening to witness the crowning of the successful candidate in the queen carnival, recently held to increase the funds of the newly formed Takanini Tennis Club. The decorations were artistically arranged, with a maze of streamers in red and white twining in all directions, and forming a brilliant canopy overhead. The walls were hidden behind a wealth of feathery nikau palms and bamboo fronds. The successful queen Miss K. Sheppard, wore a very dainty frock of ivory georgette, heavily beaded in crystal, and her maids of honour, the Misses C. Haughey, B. Barnett, Myrtle Hansen, and Hilda Gordon, all wore attractive frocks of pastel tones, and each carried a. charming bouquet. The page boys were Barry Codings and Koy Herbert, and the duties of the Boy of the Sword were carried out by Athol Herbert. Dainty flower-girls were Jean Dempsey, Merle Sheppard, Gwen Herbert, and Rona Martin, who wore picturesque frocks of pale-tinted lemon, mauve, pink, and blue respectively, and I carried quaint baskets of asters and j sweet peas, intermingled with maiden- j hair fern. The mistress of ceremonies was Miss Arbuckle, and the post of mistress of the robes was filled by Mrs. W. A. Reid, of Hern© Bay, who gracefully crowned the queen. At the conclusion of the ceremony the queen was presented with many bouquets and gifts from her admirers, while the sports committee presented her with a dainty perfume set. Miss Hilda Gordon, who contested the honours as the children’s queen, received a quaint gold armlet from her committee. During the evening the following items were contributed: Pianoforte solo, Mrs. Collings; violin solo, Mr Ballard; and elocutionary item, Mr. Xoel Vear. A very enjoyable eve.iing concluded with an informal dance, the music for which was supplied by Mrs. Collings and Mr. Ballard. Miss Francis, of Papakura, played several pleasing extras. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. Xoel Vear, and a dainty supper was served by the members of the ladies* committee.

Moire is the chosen medium for day and evening: frocks sponsored by Paris, and white faced with chartreuse satin is outstanding for an evening: model, with black emphasised in afternoon types. Length is achieved by lopg panels or by long sashes.