IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 364, 26 May 1928, Page 18

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Miss M. O’Connor, of Wellington, is at the Star Hotel. ★ * * Miss Susie Austin will leave town soon to visit Hawke’s Bay and Christchurch. Mrs. A. J. "Young and her daughter, Iris, of Hamilton, are at present in Auckland. Mrs. John C. Hill, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at “Arundel.” Miss Burt, of Rotorua, is paying a visit to Auckland, and is staying at “Glenalvon.” Miss W. Averill is leaving town shortly for a trip to Hawke’s Bay and Christchurch. Lady Nolan has gone to Palmerston North, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Chalmers. * * * Mrs H. V. Halse, of Lansdowne, Masterton, has returned home after a visit to Auckland. Miss F. Balin, of Auckland, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. Caro, at Claudelands, Hamilton. * * * Miss Meg Kissling, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Colin Taylor, of Claudelands, Hamilton. Miss Aimee Russell Brunt, of Christchurch, is in Auckland, and is the guest of Miss B. M. Brunt, Remuera. * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dixon, of Karori, Wellington, and their two daughters are in Auckland, and will take up their residence in Remuera.

Guests at the Hotel Cargen include Mrs. J. Hay and Mrs. H. Turner, Qf Christchurch, and Miss P. L. Ferguson, of Tunbridge, Wells. * * * Mr. and Mrs. S. Smith and Miss E. Walton, of England, and Mrs. A. Butcher, of New South Wales, are staying at the Grand Hotel. At the Central Hotel are. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Luke, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Andrew's, of Rawene, and Mrs. McPherson, of Turakina. Mrs. J. A Ansell left yesterday by the Marama for Australia en route for Java, the Malay States, Burma and Siam. She will be away for about five months. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Pavitt, of Auckland, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cuningham Steele, Hastings, motored last week to Wellington, where they intend spending a fortnight. Miss Thompson and Miss D. Thompson, formerly resident in Parnell, but latterls'- in Hamilton Road, Herne Bay, left yesterday by the Marama for Queensland, where they intend to spend the winter months. Mrs. R. McK. Morison and her daughter, Miss Ellen Morison, left by the Marama yesterday for Sydney where Miss Morison has secured a position a.s science mistress at the Presbyterian Ladies’ College.

DRIVE ROUND AUCKLAND MAUDE ROYDEN ENTERTAINED Before her departure yesterday Miss Maude Royden was taken a short drive by the Mayoress, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, accompanied by Miss Ellen Melville and Miss Alice Basten. A call was made at the Plunket Rooms, where the party was received by Mrs. Parkes. Miss Royden was deeply interested in all she saw. After a run to the top of Mount Eden the party proceeded to the zoo, where Miss Royden saw the tuatara lizard, to which she had referred in one of her lectures. She also saw the kiwi. Miss Royden afterwards entertained the party at luncheon.

AN “AT HOME” FOR AUXILIARY FUNDS Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Smith gave a delightful “At Home” this week at their residence in Shelly Beach Road. The function was promoted for the purpose pf augmenting the funds of the Hospital Auxiliary. The hostess, Mrs. Fraser Smith, received her guests in a becoming gown of oriental georgette. During the afternoon bridge was played, the prizes being won by Mesdames Crowe and Ballantyne and consolation prizes by Mesdames Clarke and Oswald. On behalf of the committee Mrs. Drysdale thanked Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Smith for their kindness and generosity in making available their beautiful residence for the occasion. Among the guests were: Mesdames Maguire, Waters, Drysdale, O’Neil, Keenan, Hazard, Norton, Heights, Evans, Nerlieny, Bains, Wade, Clarke, Nelson, Nixon, McGee, Evans, O’Brien, Gallagher, Cox, Webster, Graham, Nielsen, Noton, Torrens, Fisher, Hilton, Leonard, Fuller, Snpdden, Hodge, Worsfold, Jackson, Blythe, McClay, Gordon, Jones, Moore, Misses Brown, Flynn, Wade, Burton, Moore. It is understood that a substantial sum will be handed over to the fund. A SURPRISE PARTY A party of friends paid a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Shackleford, of Upland Road, Remuera, last night, and bridge was played for a part of the evening. Later on the large sitting room was cleared ‘and the guests danced until a late hour. The hostess wore a becoming frock of lilac blue georgette through which gleamed a taffeta slip of sunset pink. Mrs. W. M. Passmore chose a black gown of souple satin and. a chenille shawl of amethyst tonings. Mrs. F. H. Humbert wore a georgette frock of briar rose pink effectively trimmed with tine biac.k lace. Mrs. D. Watson, black crepe de chine frock appliqued with a striking design in jade green and cyclamen. Mrs. Levien, draped frock of ivory satin. Mrs. W. J. Osborne, frock of white georgette with beaded motifs in delicate blue and pink shades. Miss L. McGruer, coral georgette frock with heavy bronze beading. Miss R. McGruer, crystal beaded black georgette frock. Miss E. Solomon (Sydney), fringed frock of apricot silk crepe. Miss Montague, black net frock worn over cherry red georgette. Others present were: Messrs. W. M. Passmore, D. Watson, Levien, W. J. Osborne, J. McGregor, Hodge, Rollings, E. Robieson, A. Clark and W. Passmore. ODDS AND ENDS In a balloon which, when deflated, he could pack on his back, Mr. A. L. Stevens recently made a 350-mile overnight flight. So narrow were his quarters that to stand erect. There are nearly three million licensed dogs in Great Britain. * * * Almost every submarine cable touches British soil at one point or another. * * * A man who started a fire in a park in America has been sentenced to plant 100 trees. Three hundred and sixty mountains in the United States of America are over 10,000 ft. high. Size for size, a thread of spider silk is tougher than a bar of steel. A necklace of beetles’ legs is used as a love token by natives of the Solomon Islands. * * * Private motor-cars supplied for use in Great Britain last year numbered 778,056, more tha ndouble the figure for 1923.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY A most enjoyable evening was spent on Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cullen, of IS Sussex Street, Grey Lynn, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter Vera,. Maroon and gold streamers draped from wall to wall and artistically caught in the centre, made a very effective colour scheme for the supperrooms. Stacey’s Society Dance Orchestra provided music, which was greatly appreciated. Among those present were: Miss Vera Cullen, blue chiffon velvet, diamante trimmings and pink shawl. Mrs. Cullen, black silk and georgette. Mrs. Crawford, black georgette over black satin. Mrs. Tierney, powder blue crepe de chine with silver lace. Mrs. Allen, black silk with oriental trimmings. Miss Rene Walsh, flame beaded georgette. Miss Rosie James, cream lace over pink satin, black shawl. Miss Annabel Wright, mauve taffeta with apricot shawl. Miss Vera Daisley, black velvet and pearls. Miss Loi Crawford, blue georgette over silver lace. Miss Phyl Robinson, black georgette, blue tinsel and diamante. Miss Lesley Fromm, black velvet with ivory shawl. Miss Nina Riley, pale green taffeta. Miss Doris Allen, ivory lace and scarlet rose. Miss M. Mulgan, cherry georgette, black sequins and grey chenille shawl. Miss Trixie Marrinon, old rose crepe de chine. Miss Eileen Vail, royal blue satin with silver lace bodice. Miss Hazel Vail, sunset taffeta and hand-painted shawl. Miss E. Lawson, orange velvet and lace. Miss Madge Arnes, pale green satin with overskirt of georgette. Miss Elsie Parsons, turquoise blue georgette over ivory lace. Miss Evelyn Smith, silver lace. Miss Bessie Jepson, mauve tinsel frock. Miss Flora Malcolm, old rose crepe de chine. Miss Hazel Cullen, apricot er2pe de chine. Miss Connie Turner, flame crepe de chine, black shawl. Messrs M. Tierney, L. McGuire (New Plymouth), H. Cullen, C. W. Cullen, E. Hawken, H. Cooper, J. Colledge, ,p - Fawcett, G. Graham, R. Crawford, H. Ross. W. Stacey, O. Parsons, A. Hart Dragen, J. Beazley, R. Smith, J. Oborn, R. Marrinou, T. Dennit, K. Smith, L. Harris, H. Miller, W. Wright, E. Jefferies, A. Griffiths, A. Leonard, J. Dunne, A. White, B. Lydford, N. Simmons, W. Cullen, S. Hills. M. Wheeler, A. Marsden, R. Keen.

ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Miss Rita Morris, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Morris, of Kohimarama, to Mr. Evan Law, of KLohimaiaiU< * * * The engagement is announced of Rita, only daughter of Mr. and M.rs. Burley, of Selkirk Street, Hamilton, to John Jeffrey, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Standrin, of Tasmania. Britain’s streets are dangerous to children; 223 were killed and 9,528 injured in London thoroughfares in 1926. * * * British telephones are now linked with 12 countries in Europe. Great Britain spent £97,000 less on telegrams last year than in 1926.

Bowlers’ Ball Papatoetoe Function The members of the Papatoetoe Bowlins and Croquet Clubs held a very successful annual ball and presentation of trophies in the Papatoetoe Town Hall last evening. By eisht o’clock the hall was thronged with dancers and cardplayers, the latter beins accommodated on the stage, which was attractively arranged as a lounge. Hardman’s orchestra provided splendid dance music and their numbers were repeatedly encored. Mr. Stan Brooke played several extras. Supper was served by the members of the club. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. S. McCullough. During the evening Mr. T. R. Smytheman, president of the bowling club, extended a hearty welcome to the many guests, and called on Mrs. R. McCullough, president of the croquet club, to present the trophies won by the members during the season, after which lie presented the bowling trophies to the successful competitors. The following were the recipients: CROQUET CLUB Championship singles: Mrs. R. ParkerHill. A grade handicap singles: Mrs. \\ . Brown. A grade handicap doubles: Mesdames W. J. Nicholson and T. R. Smytheman. B grade singles: Mrs. Wald 9 Smith. B grade doubles: Mesdames Civil and W. Smith. Consolation trophy Mrs. J. De Ath. BOWLING CLUB A grade championship singles: Mr. J. Mclvor. Handicap singles: Mr. J. McIvor. Handicap pairs: Messrs. G. Hosking and J. Mclvor. B grade championship singles: Mr. F. Wills. The following contributed a much appreciated musical programme between the dances:—Vocal solos, Mrs. Meek, Miss Hogg, Mr. Meek; vocal duet, Dr. J. J. Valentine and Mr. Salter. Among those present were:— Mrs. T. R. Smytheman, frock of battleship grey mariette. Mrs. R. McCullough, smart frock of black georgette. Mrs. R. Parker-Hill, black sequined georgete gown with diamante. Mrs. Bewes, black and cherry crepe de chine frock. Mrs. W J. Nicholson, black georgette embroidered in gold. Mrs. H. C. Ernest, frock of black ring velvet. Mrs. R. Smith, frock of black taffeta. Mrs. A. J. Sandford, beaded oyster georgette frock. Mrs. J. J. Valentine, frock of navy georgette, embroidered in sealing-wax red. Mrs. Jackson, cameo pink charmeuse, with motifs of silver. Mrs. Stan Brooke, beaded georgette in apricot tint. Mrs. R. G. Ross, black georgette beaded in bronze. Mrs. Sanderson, frock of ivory georgette, with deep hem of ruched taffeta. Mrs. F. A Burnside, black crepe de chine, embroidered in fuchsia shades. Mrs. Buckton, black georgette with oriental embroideries. Mrs. Thompson, frock of beige crepe alonza. Mrs. G. Wright, frock of black ninon, heavily beaded. Mrs. Hoskings, black crepe de chine, with pearl relief. Mrs. Collings, frock of moth toned crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Boyce, frock of powder blue crepe de chine, with side drapings. Mrs. Brooke, gown of black sequined ninon. Mrs. Meek, orchid mauve taffeta, with deep uneven hem of pansy velvet. Mrs. Geo. Runciman, frock of raspberry crepe de chine. Mrs. F. M. Waters, black crepe de chine gown, trimmed with coffee. Mrs. F. Booth, georgette frock of black. Miss A. Watson, frock of grey georgette embossed in geranium rose chenille. Mis Belle Byrne, bouffant frock of pastel blue taffeta. Miss Winnie Meikle, georgette frock in tones of wistaria mauve. Miss D. Waters, frock of silver lace worn over blue crepe de chine. Miss Gladys Grinter, frock of seagreen crepe de chine, with embroidered shawl to match. Miss Rae Stonex, frock of dawn pin* crepe de chine, with side panels of guipure lace. Miss Margaret McFarland, buttercup pharmeuse, relieved with moss green. Miss Rita Burnside, prunella accordion pleated georgette frock. Miss M. Wilson, ecru lace worn over cherry satin. Miss Dot Weston, lace frock banded with seciuins. Miss Mona Waters, grass green taffeta with transparent hem. Mis Joyce Knight, wild rose taffeta finished with silver posies. Miss K. Waters, frock of peach crepe de chine. Miss Mary Dreadon, watercress georgette beaded in silver. Miss M. Cutforth, frock of black lace, finished with wide taffeta sash. Miss Marjorie King, claret floral patterned taffeta frock. Miss Joyce Taylor, mist blue crepe de chine, finished at hip with large rose. Miss M. Booth, dawn taffeta banded with gold insertion. Miss Butterworth, frock of cornflower blue satin beaute, with insets of silver. Miss Booth, taffeta in tones of rose, finished with silver sprays. Miss Margaret Wilson, blue georgette with corsage of silver lame. Miss Rona Lipscombe, frock of banana yellow crepe faille. Miss L. Thompson, wild rose crepe de chine frock. Miss Ailsa Whyte, chartreuse green georgette worn over silver. Miss Leonard, pillarbox red crepe alonza, relieved with gold. Miss Hogg, black and emerald frilled georgette frock. Miss K. Bryant, blue georgette inset with Chantilly lace. Miss Ivy Smytheman, of goblin blue georgette, with petalled skirt. Miss M. Wills, frock of apple green Others present included: Mrs. J. Muir, Mrs. O’Loughlin, Mrs. Jas. Wyllie, Mrs. Percy, Mrs. H. Bryant, Mrs. W. McFarland, Mrs. J. Daisley, Mrs. Waldo Smith, Mrs. A. W. Hall, Mrs. F. Wells, Mrs. J. Trimble, Mrs. J. Franklin, Mrs. W. Knight, Miss Hart, Miss G. Campbell, Miss R. O’Loughlin, Miss W. Wyllie, Mrs Death, Miss E. O’Loughlin, Mrs. McLennan, Miss A. Wyllie, Mrs. Civil, Mrs. W Brown, Mrs. S. McCullough.

SURPRISE PARTY YOUNG VISITORS Miss Tweet Macindoe was visited at “Ayala,” her parents’ home, in Westbourne Road, Remuera, by a particularly cheery surprise party last evening, arranged by Miss Winsome Airey. The young guests were welcomed by Mrs. C. G. Macindoe, and spent a delightful evening in dancing and playing amusing games.

HAMILTON NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) HAMILTON, Friday. Mrs. A. U. Tompkins, -who has been staying with friends in Hamilton, has left for Palmerston North. Later she goes to New Plymouth for the winter. * * * Mrs. E. R. Klingender, of Morrinsville, is at present at Beach House, Milford. * * * Miss Turner, formerly of Hawera.. has joined the staff of the Technical School in Hamilton. * * • Mrs. R. 'Worley motored to "Wellington to attend her brother’s wedding. * * * Mrs. R. Seddon, who has identified herself with so many interests in Hamilton and has been largely instrumental in the establishment of the Girl Guide movement, is leaving shortly for Lumsden, Otago. Her zeal and sympathy, and her organising powers have endeared her to a wide circle of friends. She will be greatly missed by young and old. * * * OLD GIRLS’ DANCE On Friday the Old Girls of the Hamilton High School gave a very jolly dance in the School Assembly Hall, which was decorated in delicate tones of pink and heliotrope. The supper room was attractively decked in the school colours of black and red with scarlet salvias, autumn leaves, and red candles in black antique candlesticks. The music was supplied by the Klick Klack orchestra. The hostesses were Mrs. Eben Wilson and Mrs. J. Baxter. A.mong those present were: Mrs. Eden Wilson wore a gown of old rose chenille chiffon. Miss Jane Baxter was in delphinium blue taffeta and georgette. Mrs. Pinfold, primrose taffeta frock. Mrs. Wild, ivory georgette and lace. Mrs. Nelson, electric blue ring velvet. Mrs. S. Archer, wistaria mauve georgette and silver. Miss E. White, pale rose taffeta. Miss N. Tizard, delphinium georgette. Miss Gordon, shrimp taffeta with petalled skirt. Miss G. Wyatt, black satin crepe. Miss Duxfield, cherry red velvet frock. Mrs. H. Marcroft, moonlight blue crepe de chine. Miss Rita Burley, hydrangea shot taffeta and pink georgette. Miss G. Hodgson, ivory taffeta with geranium pink scarf. Miss Hewitson, peach taffeta over underdress of silver lace. Miss Edna Wilkes, lemon taffeta frock. Miss Mary Barber, hydrangea blue taffeta, with touches of pink. Miss Mavis Wilson, geranium velvet, with saxe shoulder flower. Miss Hilda Speight, shell pink brocade. Miss E. Newell, old gold lace. Miss A. Mackay, orange georgette and gold lace. Miss D. Speight, rose pink georgette. Miss Rouby, ivory charmeuse and silver. Miss Charles, jade taffeta and cyclamen shoulder flower. Miss S. Wright, vivid sea-green taffeta and georgette. Miss A. Edgecumbe, primrose georgette beaded in silver, pink and blue. Miss D. Sweeney, electric satin and georgette with petalled skirt. Miss J. Masters, dove grey georgette embroidered in flame. Miss V. Cann, cyclamen taffeta. Miss Margaret Shaw, black taffeta with touches of azure. Miss Mary Shaw, green shot with silMiss C. Chitty, ecru lace with old rose shawl. Miss A. Wilson, jade crepe de chine. Miss O. Wennhan, floral georgette. Miss M A Barbour, lavender georgette. Miss Dorothy Clegge, coral georgette and silver tissue. Miss M. Tidd, ivory georgette and lace. Miss R. Vickery, cerise taffeta. Miss C. Duncan, old rose crepe de chine. Miss J. Morrison, sea-green shot taffeta. Miss N. Edwards, moonlight sequined georgette. Miss E. Cola, ivory with deck crimson vandyked hem. Miss Jean King, black ring velvet. Miss Ingpen, pale pink georgette* Miss F. Peacock, flame georgette. Miss M. Clayton-Greene, shell pink brocade. Miss H. Gaze, blush pink hand-painted crepe de chine. Miss N. Copper, jade chenille and petalled skirt. Miss R. Copper, oriental cloth of silver. Miss A. Fraser, apricot shot taffeta. Miss P. Fraser, black panne velvet. Miss I. Raynes, hydrangea blue crepe de chine. Miss V. McAuliffe, shot blue and silver. Miss Hooper, bulsh pink georgette and silver. Miss E. Scherer, chenille chiffon in autumn tints. Miss I Scherer, grey blue crepe de chine. Miss N. Taylor, lqc-e over sea-green. Miss R. Vickery, deep cerise georgette frock.