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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 412, 21 July 1928, Page 18

MOTOR-CYCLE CLUB

Every woman who takes a pride In her personal appearance will recognise that In Stamford’s Salons their Individual requirements will receive professional and careful attention. Highly skilled masseuses, permanent wavers, marcel wavers, and shinglers in attendance.—Stamford’s, 132 Queen St. 1

SUCCESSFUL DANCE On Wednesday evening the Women’s Progressive Motor-cycle Club held the second of a series .of dances at St. Sepulchre’s Hall, Khyber Pass. The stage was decorated with the club’s colours, blue and white. Among those present were: Miss V. Matthews, eau de nil Georgette and diamante. seor diamante*’ PaVie ’ rOSe seoreette and Miss R. Shepherd, peach beaded georgette. j Miss E. Brialey, duchess blue georgette, silver tissue. lace rS ‘ Pouset - to mato satin and silver «J5 r C*i 'Y’ , E ,\ Dray - lame corsage and black tulle. Mrs. V. Penny, cyclamen velvet and white fur. Miss W. Munro, blue and silver lace. Miss D. Perfect, mauve beaded georgette. silver 6 * P ‘ Munro - rose P ink velvet and Miss D. Rutland, jade crepe de chine, silver lace. Miss N. Baker, apricot taffeta, gold lace. Miss Cowsall. white satin. sequin panels. Miss K. Baker, powder blue georgette and silver lace. Miss Bure hum, cyclamen beaded georgette. Miss Hulbert, apricot satin crepe. Miss Hulbert, apricot frock of satin. Miss Meeks, turquoise blue taffeta. Miss Newdick, black georgette frock. Miss bramley, pink georgette and guipure lace. Miss Molesworth. green taffeta and silver lace. Miss Coidicutt, blue and silver lace frock. Miss Morgan, white georgette, silver tinsel. Miss Williams, cyclamen and silver lace. Mrs. Arndt, beige georgette and lace. Miss D. Mumford, apricot georgette and silver tinsel. Miss C. Wood, blue georgette and silMiss J. O'Connell, blue and grey taffeta. Miss B. McDonald, rose beaded georgette. Mrs. Martin, shell pink beaded georgette. Miss L. Stoneham, rose pink georgette frock. Miss V. Munro, flame crepe de chine and gold lace. Miss Hamblyn, peach georgette and lace. Miss Kirkland, georgette over rose satin. Miss Faber, black crepe de chine. Miss Winthrop, black georgette over silver tissue. Miss, Corr, pink georgette and taffeta, Mrs. Bowman, silver lame frock. Miss Brown, apricot georgette and Oriental shawl. Miss Dawn, blue silk lace, oriental shawl. Miss Keenan, apricot georgette and oriental shawl. Miss M. Keenan, green satin and tinMiss E. McPhail, sea-green and gold

Miss J. Crawford, black crepe de chine. Miss Robinson, opal blue georgette frock. . , Miss N. Thompson, blush pink georgette and satin. Miss Flare, silver lame, oriental shawl. Miss Maher, black georgette frock. Miss Tracy, frock of black georgette. Miss J. Cleaver, silver lame and blue satin. Miss Brady, blue and silver lame. Mrs. Pilgrim, black crepe de chine.

MANUREWA CROQUET CLUB

500 TOURNAMENT There was a fair attendance of “500” players at the tournament held in the Manurewa Picture Theatre on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Manurewa Croquet Club. Trophies were won by: Women’s section—Miss Forbes 1, Mrs. Emptage 2. Miss Wrigley consolation; men’s section—Mr. S. Bennett 1, Mr. Blomfield 2, Mr. Wall consolation.

QUEEN CARNIVAL DANCE

Latticed streamers of deep cyclamen and light shades of the same colour made charming decorations in the Symondsvillo Studio last evening, when a most successful dance was held to raise funds for the All Saints' Choir Club Queen, Miss Xoreen Bennett. Miss Jean Macindoe’s orchestra dispensed cheery music, their ‘•Hallelujah!” and "Mississippi Mud” proving particularly popular. During the evening a very graceful exhibition of the Y'ale Blues ivas given by Miss Dot Stelle and Mr. Porson. Committee members present were: Mrs. Bennett, cyclamen chenille embossed georgette gown with wrap of black velvet and silver lame. Mrs. Averill, coral pink georgette gown with relief of silver lace. Mrs. Billington, gown of ivory georgette relieved with delphinium blue. Mrs. V. Usher, gown of midnight blue sequins on black georgette. Mrs. Holmden, black georgette gown, embroidered with silver beads. Miss Xoreen Bennett, frock of black georgette with sash of cardinal red finished with buckle of brilliants. Miss Deane, frock of duchess blue georgette. Miss K. Manning, bouffant gown of black taffeta. Miss O. Coppins, black georgette gown embroidered with silver and jet beads. Miss L. Scott, period frock of black taffeta with petalled hem of uneven length. Among the dancers were: Mrs. Allen, chenille embossed georgette model of flame and leaf green. Mrs Lintott, cuban orange chiffon velvet gown. Mrs. Roberts, flame satin beaute gown with gold lace hem. Mrs. L. P. Leary, period gown of black tarreta, with long, uneven hem. Mrs. Oodlin, black georgette with relief ot ravenswing blue. Mrs. Reynolds, dainty frock of flamecoloured georgette. Miss Beech Hardi-Neil, rose chiffon velvet with deephem of lace. Miss Noelinne Worthy, powder blue georgette frock. Miss Molly Simmons, cigar brown chiffon velvet gown. Miss Cottar, dainty frock of rose georgette. Miss E. Seaman, bouffant frock of cherry taffeta. Miss Olwyn Kent, gown of silver lame and figured georgette. Miss Alisa Lewis, frock of jade georgette beaded in silver. Miss Hill, cyclamen printed diamante corsage with pleated georgette skirt of matching shade. Miss Dorothy Grant, bois de rose chenille embossed georg’ette gown Miss Dorothy Knox, powder blue georgette and silver lace frock, worn over shell-pink georgette. Miss Gladys Brown, black georgette and lace gown worn over flesh pink georgette. Miss Nance Lennox, dainty frock of primrose crepe de chine beaded in silver. Miss Nora Phillipps, period frock of cyclamen taffeta, the full skirt appliqued with rosebuds. Miss Leslie Roberton, larkspur blue chenille embossed georgette gown. Miss Marjorie Meek, sou pie satin gown of palest primrose with petalled hem. Miss Molly Luke, frock of orchid-tinted satin beaute. Miss Ruth Owen, japonica crepe de chine frock with gold lace defining the uneyen hem-line. Miss Winnie Cook, blush rose georgette frock. Miss Noel McCarthy, delphinium blue georgette frock. Miss Worst er, gown of black chiffon velvet. JY 9 s Robertson, frock of gold lace worn over parchment pleated georgette. Miss Alleman, bouffant gown of black taffeta with hem of silver lace. Miss Clair Brown, dainty frock of flesh pink georgette. Miss Jean Maclndoe, gown of ivory georgette of uneven length, banded with brilliants. Miss Rriestly, frock of leaf green taffeta and silver lace. Miss Morse, period frock of pink taffeta with the skirt dipping deeply towards the back. Miss Margaret McKelby, black georgette frock relieved with silver. Miss Dot Stelle, gown of ivory taffeta with deep transparent hem of silver lace Miss Margaret Bailey, frock of mimosa yellow taffeta. Miss Herron, delphiniumb blue georgette frock. Miss Simons, rose satin gown with shoulder spray of velvet flowers. Miss R. Hall, frock of moonlight blue taffeta. Miss Grierson, ivory georgette frock embroidered with crystal beads. Miss Joyce Halliwel, frock of hyacinth blue georgette and cloth of silver. Miss C. Rainger, ivory georgette frock with long, uneven hem. Miss Molly Hunt, period frock of love-in-a-mist blue taffeta.

DANCING AND BRIDGE

PACIFIC CLUB ENTERTAINS Fragrant bowls of spring flowers were attractively arranged in the Pacific Club rooms last evening, and were offset by graceful potted palms and ferns, when the members entertained their friends at a delightful social evening.

The evening was occupied with bridge, dancing, billiards, and an enjoyable programme of musical and other items, contributed by Miss Alma McGruer, Mrs. lan Simson. Mt. Ernest bnell, Mr. Birrell O’Malley, Mr. F Barker and Mr. R. G. Sellar. On arrival the guests were greeted in the cosy lounge by the president, 7, K°bcrtson, and Mrs. Robertson, the latter in a graceful gown of black georgette panelled with Chantilly lace and worn with an embroidered black and white shawl. Among those present were: Lady Fowlds, who wore a petuniao?Tfacrma°rfe e t r t e e d WKIP ° Ver Mrs. A. fc>. Bayly, in an ecru lace frock with o fur. ° n silver tissue and trimmed Mrs. Fowlds, frock of gold tissue and paisley patterned shawl. Littlejohn, black frock of crene m^Y <^ulse embroidered wrap georgette entOUl, crocus ™uve frock of ov»£'e blaCk Satin crepe frock Mrs. Hammond, frock of black crene de Ch £? e - £f" el le<l with gold l£ce. Pe de de chine lUSham ' ° pal blue frock o£ crepe velvet iseman - frock of black chiffon froc?' P ’ Moses - black lace and georgette Mrs. Bennett, frock of ivorv lace over rose foundation. T,-n i rs ‘ 3- M * , Hackett, black lace frock with white relief. de M chine’ Lawry » frock of black crepe Mrs. Coltman, silver beaded frock of black georgette. Mrs. R. S. Newcomb, gold embroidered trocJv of rose georgette. Mrs. C. Lee, frock of black georgette. Mrs. lan Simson, apple green frock of satin and lace. Mrs. Sellar, black frock of satin charmeuse. Mrs. Manning, frock of black panne velvet. Mrs. H. Goldie, frock of black lace and larkspur blue crepe. „ Mrs. Yock, gold tissue and ombre patterned frock. Mrs. Fletcher, frock of black georgette. Mrs. A. E. Lawry, carnation pink georgette frock. s Mrs. Spedding, pompadour rose taffeta inset with gold lace. Mrs. G. White, frock of black georgette. Mrs. Rabbidge, fuchsia-toned frock of georgette. Mrs. Caughey, black georgette frock, with floral coloured relief. Mrs. Bagnall, frock of gold embroidered rose georgette. Mrs. St. Clair Whyte, frock of gold and black lace. Mrs. Ormerod, black chenille embossed frock of georgette. Mrs. G. Laymond, frock of black georgette.. Mrs. S. Wright, silver relieved frock of black mariette. Mrs. Skeates, black frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. Dibble, frock of black chiffon and lace. Miss Thelma Whyte. crystal beaded frock of rose blush chiffon. Miss A. Hac-kett, fringed frock of wistaria georgette. Miss Griffiths, ficelle-tinted frock of lace. Miss Ellingham, ring velvet frock of rose shading. Miss Plummer, frock of nankin blue georgette.

Miss Tviclntosh, black georgette frock. Miss Whyte, frock of S'old tissue.

ODDFELLOWS’ BALL

MANY DANCERS The Papatoetoe Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows held its annual ball in the Papatoetoe Town Hall last evening. There was a large attendance of members and friends of the Papatoetoe branch, and representatives were present from the Loyal Good Intent, Pupuke, Manurewa, Papakura, Manuka u, Parnell. Ponsonby, Mount Albert, Point Chevalier, Howick and Ranfurly Lodges. The hall was daintily decorated with greenery, and festoons of coloured streamers surrounded the lights. Strings of gay pennants decked the walls. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Bros. H. Coles, N.G., G. Coles, P.G., and A. Mcßeth. P.G. A delightful programme of musical numbers was played by Walker and Hardman’s Orchestra, and Mrs. Codings supplied a number of pleasing extras. The supper-room was illuminated by softly coloured lights and masses of early spring flowers decked the tables. Among those present were: • Mr ?* ?* Foster, model of white accord-ion-pleated georgette. Mrs. W. Baker, leaf green taffeta, with front panels of gold. Mrs. Collins, frock of amber charmeuse. • Stokes, apple green georgette, finished at shoulder with gold posy. Mrs. Henderson, frock of black sequined ninon. Mrs. TVoskett, ivory petalled georgette. Mrs. Hadley, black embroidered crepe de chine. Mrs. F. W. Grant (Papakura). cyclamen shot taffeta, with trimmings of gold lace. Miss Win Meikle, rose ninon. and black embroidered shawl. Miss Butterworth, frock of green, with touches of gold and rose. Miss D. Foster, peach pink pleated georgette, with front drapings of Chantilly lace. Miss Lolly Lobbs, silver lace worn over watercress green crepe de chine. Miss Gladys Donnell, ivory taffeta frock, with trimmings of silver. Miss N. Carpenter, frock of dawn crepe de chine, banded with rainbow lame. Miss A. Matusclika, black charmeuse, with trimmings of georgette. Miss Schofield, powder blue crepe faille, finished at waist with posy. Miss McQuarrie, lettuce green taffeta frock. Miss L. Barton, black panne velvet, with trimmings of sequins. Miss Helen Hogg, frock of dawn tinted georgette, with scalloped hem of rainbow shades. Miss K. Bryant, frock of gold and green shot taffeta. Miss Wolfe, mist blue crepe de chine, banded with silver, and shawl to match. Miss F. Cummings (Papakura), geranium shaded ring velvet, appliqued in shades to tone. Miss Rita Burnside, wild rose crepe alonza, with trimmings of gold and dainty shawl to match. Miss Ida Searle (Papakura), frock of phlox pink crepe de chine, with finishing of lace. Miss Lucy Barton, frock of black taffeta, banded with gold. Miss Clara Bryant, wedgwood blue georgette, with scalloped hem of silver lame. Miss Ethel Matuschka. frock of embroidered green crepe de chine. Miss Flora Campbell, dove grey velvet, with trimmings of blue and silver. Miss Marjorie Beckett (Howick), frock of flounced cyclamen georgette. Miss Kathleen Roberts (Howick), ivory crepe de chine, and embroidered shawl. Miss May Webster, flame shaded crepe de chine frock, finished at waist with gold girdle. Miss Dorothy Beckett (Howick), embossed georgette in shades of twilight blue. Miss Pheasant, black and gold lace worn over black crepe de chine, and blue shawl. Miss Graves, frock of pansy charmeuse, with overskirt of silk fringe. Miss Hamilton, frock of green and blue taffeta. Miss Baverstock, frock of Iris georgette. Miss H. Wood (Papakura), Imperial blue taffeta frock, with trimmings of silver. Miss Ruby Wallace, frock of tomato taffeta. Miss Mavis Roberts, black georgette, worn with oriental shawl. Miss E. Castle, frock of nankin blue satin, with Vandykes of silver lame. Miss A. Castle, frock of flame and gold tissue. Miss L. Piggott, black frock of charmeuse, with floral trimmings. Miss 11. Percy, embroidered taffeta frock. * Miss Doreen De Ath, wallflower velvet frock. Miss Pheasant, frock of rose crepe de chine, banded with floral ninon.

CIVIC LEAGUE

A meeting was held in the Priscilla Tea liooms of the Civic League yesterday. Miss Basten reported that the rest room was not open on Sunday, and suggested that it was both profitable and necessary for it to be open. The Civic League decided to support Miss Basten in asking that the rest room be opened on Sundays. A long discussion took place regarding the method of dealing with adulteration in foodstuffs. Ways and means of forming an active Housewives’ Union to deal with impure food was discussed and it was decided to get in touch with Dr. Strong, of Dunedin, who formed a union in Dunedin. Waste Food. —A letter to be sent to Rev. Jasper Calderand Rev. Scrimgeour drawing their attention to waste food dumped from incoming steamers. A letter of appreciation to be sent to Miss Ella Basten. re her efforts in defence of women. Miss McClean reported that the interview with the Minister re small fannlet scheme was very satisfactory, as the Government was willing to try the scheme on a small scale as an experiment.

At Homes

VICTORIA LEAGUE To welcome Mrs. Davie, of New Plymouth, and a number of new members, the Victoria League held an “At Home” yesterday. Miss Mowbray, the president, received, and afterwards made a brief speech, in which she spoke of the aims and work of the league. A recent extension of the work was a sewing bee for the benefit of people li\%ng in the back-blocks. During the afternoon Miss Venables played a pianoforte solo and Miss McCulloch recited. AUCKLAND CROQUET CLUB The Auckland Croquet Club held a bridge afternoon on Thursday. The president, Miss Coldicutt, was assisted by the secretary, Miss Brown, and the treasurer. Miss Slater. Among those present were: Mrs. Brabant. Mrs. Coutts, Mrs. Coltman, Mrs. Neumegen, Mrs. Duncan Clark, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Penn, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Croxford. Mrs. Hannah, Mrs. O’Connor, Mrs. Hatchings, Mrs. Comes. Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Kohn, Mrs. Muir, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Keesing, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Shanly, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Pegler and Mrs. O’Brien. The prize-winners ! were Mrs. Cornes in progressive, and ■ Mrs. O’Connor stationary bridge. MT. ALBERT CROQUET CLUB A presentation ol a set - of stainless j knives was made to Mrs. finch, who i is leaving far Warkworth. at a "500" ! afternoon given by the Mount Albert i Croquet Club on Thursday. The president. Mrs. Page, made the * presentation, making reference to the I services of Mrs. Finch to the club, and Mrs. Finch replied saying that she was very sorry to be leaving. Mrs. Sinclair won the card competition. AROHA LADIES’ LEAGUE At the meeting of the Aroha Indies .Progressive League. Mount Albert a letter was received from the Mayor Mr. L. E. Rhodes, stating that he appreciated the compliment the league had paid him, but he had decided that it would be inadvisable to stand for the Eden electorate. Mrs. Smythe, who presided, said that . 0 league had suffered a great loss in the death of Mrs. Clarke. Donations from “500” evenings were received from Mrs Barton. Mrs. A'yberg, Mrs. , Riehoil, Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. , famythe. Mrs. tVilford offered to have ! the next evening on July 2S.