IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 433, 15 August 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES Mrs. Xorman Parsons, of Papanui, Christchurch, is visiting Auckland. * * * Mrs. Whitley and Mrs. Matthews, of Claudelands, are at present in Auckland. i Miss Atkins, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Gilmour, of New Plymouth. ♦ * * Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Robertson, of Mangere, returned from America by the Xiagara. Mrs. C. F. Jacobs has returned to Wanganui from a holiday spent in Hamilton and Auckland. * * * Miss Jean Macindoe, of Westbourne Road, Remuera. has returned from a brief visit to Cambridge. Mrs. E. M. Kainger, returned to Auckland by the Limited express from ■Wellington this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. Torbett, of Wairoa, and Miss M. Goylles, of Wanganui, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Jex-Blake, of GisI borne, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Goode, of | Sydney, are at the Cargen. Miss Sinclair-Lockhart has gone to | Blenheim to attend the wedding of Miss Ursula Grace to Dr. McCallum. of Melbourne University. i Miss Payton and Miss Snodgrass, ' the New Zealand golfers who competed in the Australian championships, arrived in Auckland by the Marama. Mrs. J. Bernstone and her daughter, Jennie, of Herne Bay; returned by the Xiagara after an extended tour of Canada and the United States. Staying at the Royal Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. E. Langley, of Christchurch; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Wellington; and Mrs. Dewsbury, of "Wellington. Mrs. L. J. Armitage, of Domair Stret, Takapuna, left Wellington by the Maunganui yesterday to visit her brother, Mr. J. A. Warnock, who recently met with an accident in Xiagara, Ontario. AMATEUR THEATRICALS PLAY IN TE AWAMUTU ! The farcical comedy, “The Private j Secretary,” was staged at Te Awarautu | on Monday by a band of amateurs, : under the aegis of the Otorohanga • Amateur Operatic Society, by special ! arrangement with the Te Awamutu | branch of the Plunket Society. The | cast of characters was as follows: Douglas Cattermole, Mr. J. A. Tarleton; Mrs. Stead (Douglas’s landlady), Mrs. H. Quin; Mr. Sydney Gibson (tailor, of Bond Street), Mr. W.allaco Xelson; Harry Marsland, Mr. Albert Patterson; the Rev. Robert Spalding, Mr. W. J. C. Patterson; Mr. Cattermole, Mr. C. W. Harte; Knox, Mr. C. Anderson: Miss Ashford, Miss L. G. Barker; Mr. Marsland, Mr. T. Murphy; I 1 Edith Marsland, Miss J. Osmond; Eva Webster, Miss L. Leatham: John, Mr. W. Babe. The stage management was under the direction of Mr. Paterson.

MUSICAL EVENING VICTORIA LEAGUE IS ENTERTAINED Instrumental items, songs and recitations made up an entertainment arranged by Miss Kent, in the Victoria League rooms last evening. Trios for the violin, piano and cello were played by the Misses Moore, a pianoforte solo by Mrs. Robertson, and a violin solo by Mr. Watson. Mrs. H. Corbin sang “The X T ight Has a Thousand Eyes,” and later another song. Another vocalist was Mrs. Jack Sullivan, who appeared twice upon the programme, and Miss Perry gave recitations, among them “The House With X’obody In It.” An amusing sketch excellently performed, was “Gaspers,” in which the parts were taken by Miss Maida Hooker, Mr. Steedman and Mr. Sawyer. Mr. Townley Little was announcer for the programme.

WINTER FAIR ST. MARY’S HOMES . A brisk trade was carried on at the many well-provisioned stalls at the annual fair of the St. Mary’s Homes’ Association, held in the parish hall yesterday. The organising- secretary, Miss Alice D. Wilson, supervised the fair, which was opened by the P.ev. Jasper Calder. During the afternoon and evening orchestral and other musical items were given, and in the evening the Anglican Bible Class boys ran successful side-shows. The ladies in charge of the various stalls were: Cakes, Mrs. Hawkes and Mrs. Coleman; work stall, Mrs. Gordon Bell, Mrs. Carlton Hay, Mrs. Charles Hudson and Mrs. Hunt; sweets, Mrs. Wynya.rd and Mrs. Doughty; book stall, Mrs. Henderson; fancy stall, Mrs. W. W. Daw, Mrs. Adams and Miss Eleanor Brown; produce stalls, Mrs. Douglas Robertson, Mrs. Cory-Wriglit, Miss Nolan and Miss McLaughlan. i Afternoon tea was under the super- | vision of Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Beck. ’ TEMPERANCE WORK EXECUTIVE MEETS j Representatives from the city, Dev- ! onpoi’t, Takapuna, Ponsonby, Mount i Albert, Eden, Otahuliu and Henderson J branches of the Auckland Women’s I Christian Temperance Union were at an executive meeting on Monday. | The agenda for the district convenj tion on. September 11 and 12 was con- ; sidered, and appreciation was passed j to members of Parliament who stood |by the Bible-in-Schools Bill. A re- ! solution was passed protesting against | the increasing facilities for the sale of j intoxicating wine. TALK ON INDIA | An interesting talk on India was I given by the Rev. Palgrave Davy at I the monthly meeting of the Takapuna I branch of the League of Mothers in St. Peter’s Parish Hall yesterday afternoon. I Mr. Davy spoke of the journey from j the southern ports of call in Australia jto Colombo and India. He eonsidj e red that the Indian railways were a j credit to the country and that British | rule had been a beneflt. PLUNKET SOCIETY ACTIVITIES IN DARGAVILLE The Dargaville Plunket nurse’s report for July, submitted at the monthly meeting, was as follows: X”ew cases for the month, 19; visits paid to rooms, 267; visits paid to homes, 109; outstations visited, Xaumai, Ruawai, Mangatara, Te Kopuru, Aratapu, Pukeliuia. Awakino Point. All new babies breast-fed. Number of babies under supervision, 354.

TOY-DOG CLUB PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY The annual prize-giving and social evening of the Auckland Toy Dog Club was held in the Click Clack Cabaret last evening. Gay Japanese lanterns and coloured dome lights were an effective decoration in the ballroom, where the guests danced after supper. The club president, Mr. G. Herbert, and Mrs. Herbert received the guests, Mrs. Herbert wearing a gown of ravenswing blue crepe de chine and gold lace, with embroidered shawl to tone. A most enjoyable musical programme occupied the first part of the evening. The contributors were Alesdames Nodder, Hill, E. Asher, McLiver, Misses J. and L. Bailey and W. j Summerhayes, and Messrs. Marshall and Baxter. Mr. Marshall acted as accompanist. The most important feature of the evening was the distribution of the various club trophies won during the year. Mrs. G. Herbert presented the prizes. Mrs. Norman Wade, the club patroness, wore a model gown of black georgette embroidered with silver sequins and tiny shell beads. Members of the committee present were: Mrs. Cowley, gown of ivory silk net embroidered in silver beads and sequins, worn over cream charmeuse, with an exquisite waistline spray of byzantine blue flowers. Mrs. Hunt, amethyst crepe de chine gown with hand-painted motifs on the full skirt. Mrs. Moore, black georgette frock re- ) lieved with bands of brilliant trimming j and shoulder posy. | Mrs. Braithwaite. black satin char- | meuse gown. | Mrs. Perrins, black faconne gown with | diamante relief. Mrs. McGaw, ecru lace gown worn over i duchess blue georgette and lace shawl, i Mrs. Whyman, black georgette gown sequined in silver. Mrs. Glynes, black ring velvet with yoke <j£ diamante. Miss Foster, cameo pink georgette gown with circular skirt of uneven length. Mrs. Canipie, black georgette gown embroidered with silver beads. Mrs. Futcher, black crepe marocain with bands of ivory oriental relief. Mrs. Summerhayes, chenille gown of bois de rose with ecru lace yoke. Mrs. Percival, black ring velvet gown with relief of diamante. Among those present were; Mrs. Jamieson, gown of black ring velvet and ecru lace. Mrs. Marian iloward, figured creep de chine frock of Cuban orange. [ Mrs. E. Asher, hyacinth bine georgette with shoulder spray of blue flowMrs. Brown, gown of black georgette, shawl of amethyst shade. Mrs. Blair, black and silver sequined georgette model. Mrs. Michael, black satin charmeuse gown with velvet yoke. Mrs. Maton, black georgette gown embroidered with jet and silver beads. Mrs. McLiver, delphinium blue georgette frock beaded and sequined in gold | and blue. Mrs. Nodder, peacock blue crepe faeonne gown with relief of cerise panne velvet. Mrs. I-lorspool, orchid crepe de chine and georgette gown. Mrs. Allen, figured marocain gown. Mrs. Baggott, navy marocain gown with relief of cedar rose. Mrs. Paltridge. gown of black crepe de chine and lace. Miss Jamieson, bouffant gown of powder blue taffeta opening in front to show the underslip of gold lace. Miss W. Summerhayes, corsage of cherry diamante with cherry taffeta skirt of uneven length. Miss J. Summerhayes, frock of turquoise taffeta with petallcd hem. Miss J. Bailey, gown of black and gold lace with rose shoulder flower. Miss L. Bailey, gown of black satin charmeuse with shoulder spray of blue flowers. Miss Matthews, frock of turquoise blue georgette with appliqued design in velvet. Miss Gladys Wade, bouffant frock of leaf-green taffeta with deep transparent hem of tulle. Miss Doreen Andrews, pompadour pink crepe de chine frock with rose shoulder spray. WEDDING BELLS RIMMER—UNSWORTH A very pretty wedding took place in the Kaharoa Hall on August 9, when Ivy, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Unswortli, of Kaharoa, was married to Plarold Inman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Rimmer, of Te Puke. The Rev. J. W. Burley (Rotorua) officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory crepe de chine inset with cream lace. Her tulle veil was delicately embroidered and caught in place by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet. Miss Iris Unswfirth, sister of the bride, and Miss Olga Rimmer, were bridesmaids, and wore attractive frocks of blue and mauve crepe de chine, with tulle head-dresses, and each carried a dainty early Victorian posy. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Ivan Rimmer, as best man, and Mr. Fred Unsworth as groomsman. The mother of the bride wore a navy crepe de chine frock with cerise trimmings and a fawn hat and coat. Mrs. Rimmer wore a navy and fawn frock with a black hat. After the ceremony, over 100 guests were entertained by the bride’s parents at their residence. Later in the afternoon the young couple left for their future home in Cambridge. MANUREWA CROQUET CLUB “HARD-UP” SOCIAL There was a good attendance at the | “hard-up ’ social held in the Manurewa Town Hall on Monday evening, under the auspices of the Manurewa Croquet Club. The function was organised by Mrs. Wrigley, assisted by the entertainment committee. Mr. Robert Frost acted as master of ceremonies, and music was provided by Mrs. Kiddell, Messrs. Dixon, A. Donaldson and Kiddell. Musical items were provided by Madame Aileen Frost and Mrs. Guthrie. Prizes were awarded for the best hard-up costumes to Mrs. Emptage and Mr. T. K. Gray.

ST. GEORGE’S GUILD FAREWELL TO MRS. BEWES PAPATOETOE FUNCTION A large number of members of the Papatoetoe Ladies’ Guild assembled at the vicarage, Landscape Road, Papatoetoe, yesterday afternoon, to bid farewell to Mrs. E. A. Bewes, a foundation member of this branch of the guild, who is shortly leaving the district to live in Auckland. A number of enjoyable musical items were given by Mrs. P. C. Davis, Mrs. Millen, Miss Kingston and the Rev. P. C. Davis. A competition held during the afternoon was won by Mrs. Wakei ii n . Mrs. Davis, president of the guild, presented the guest with three beautifully bound volumes. Among those present were:—Mesdumes Bewes, P. C. Davis, Nicholson, O’Loughlin, Dane, Jenkins, Thomas, By grave, Leonard, Morey, Richards, White, Winskill, Smytheman, Burrell, Landon, Maguire, Taylor, Wakelin, Hemphill, Snow, Millen, Misses Kingston, Richards, Runeiman, Gane, Maguire. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS At the last meeting of the Taumarunui Hospital Board a report was received from the medical superintendent, Dr. Welby Fisher, to the effect that Miss O’Connor, matron of the public hospital, who had recently undergone a serious operation in Auckland, was progressing well. * * * The Taumarunui Kit Kat Club held another very successful evening. Mrs. Hales supplied the dance music, and two vocal items by Mr. W. Hughes were greatly appreciated. * * * The Ohura Rod and Gun Club finished up its last shooting match with a largely-attended dance in the evening. Mr. E. Stewart was M.C., and the music was played by Mrs. Armstrong, with extras from Miss White and Messrs. Ebbett, Wilcox and £Seerup. At the final evening of the Taumarunui Bridge Club, held at Mr. and Mrs. E. Edwards’s residence, Mrs. Dryland and Mr. G. E. Manson scored the highest points. Mrs. Melrose and Mr. Managh won the aggregates for the season. The Mayoress, Mrs. G. E. Manson, gave a bridge evening in aid of the Anglican Church, there being a large attendance. Mrs. O’Brien scored the highest number of points. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gibson entertained a large number of friends to a dance evening at the Matiere Hall. Numerous games and competitions were held. Mrs. Longley and Mr. A. Rhynd contributed songs, and the music was given by members of the party. A well-contested basketball match between the Raurimu and Retaruke ladies’ teams resulted in a win for Raurimu by 12 goals to 4. Mr. Guddrop was referee. * * * The members of the Taumarunui feavago Club gave a delightful entertainment in aid of the local Plunket Society’s car fund. Rangatira A. S. Paird presided, and referred to the aims of the Savage Club, and to the Plunket Society as a cause deserving support. At the conclusion of an excellent programme, the Mayor, Mr. G. E. Manson, returned thanks on behalf of the society, and referred to the great need there was for the nurse to have a car in order that she might traverse her extensive district more rapidly. • » * The residence of Mrs. Lacey, senr., at Kaitieke, was the scene of a jollv evening at which Miss Greta Howard, of Taumarunui, was the guest of the evening. The orchestra from the Wanganui River houseboat, in addition to dance music, played a number of melodious Maori airs. Mr. Joblin thanked Mrs. and Miss Lacey for the delightful time they had all spent. * * *

Recent church functions in Taumarunui Included a very pleasant evening in aid of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, given by Mr. and Mrs. Jones at their residence. Dancing, cards and games completed a delightful programme. Mrs. Managh and Father Brady won the bridge tournament, Miss Holland and Mr, N. Managh won an interesting competition, and the spot waltz went to Miss Sefton and Mr. Ryan. * * * The patronal festival organised by the wardens and their wives, in connection with the Anglican Church, was attended by the Rev. and Mrs. Stanley, of Ohakune, who were appropriately welcomed by Mr. Seddon Hills. Miss Franks C2), Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Franks presented a number of musical items, and the dance music was played by Mrs. Kerr and Mr. Franks. Mrs. Hibberd won a competition. A Plunket dance held at Taringamotu attracted a large attendance. Music was provided by Mrs. D. McElroy, and Misses A. Hawson and Hughes, and songs and other items were given. A large number of competitions were conducted. The society’s funds have benefited considerably as a result. * * * annual ball arranged by the Kaitieke bachelors was even more successful than usual. The “Merry Five Orchestra” provided its customary bright dance music. STUDENTS FOR TONGARIRO A party of 31 Auckland University College students leave to-morrow for Tongariro national Park, where a fortnight will be spent in tramping. Arrangements have been made to occupy the Whakapapa huts. The party will be in charge of Professor Anderson, Mr. Eullin and Mrs. Forde. The students include Miss Forde, Miss Shaw, Miss Clarke, Miss Cranwell, Miss McAneney, Miss Z. O. Lloyd, Miss Mitchell, Miss St. Clair Inglis, Miss Rowley, Miss Blomfleld, Miss P. Neale, Miss Clist, Miss McCallum, Miss Munroe and Miss Lorston.

HAMILTON NOTES (From Pur Oicn Correspondent) Miss A. Nelson, of Cambridge, goes on Thursday to Rotorua to enter lh< hospital as a nurse. * * * Miss Empson, of Te Awamutu. has been spending a. few days with her sister, Mrs. Burnett, at The Deanery. » * • Miss Jean Heather, who has been the guest of Mrs. Ralph Ranstead, in Hamilton, lias returned to Auckland * * * Mrs. S. Geary, of Napier, is staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. II Speight. * * * BRIDGE PARTIES i Last evening' Miss Rita Burley entertained a number of her girl friends at a jolly bridge party at her liomu in Selkirk Street. Mrs. Burley was in a handsomo gown of moonlight blue and shaded reds. Miss Burley was wearing a dainty frock of pink georgette and blue tulle. Progressive bridge was played. Many enjoyable games resulted in the highest score being obtained by Miss G. Eggleston, Miss E. Scherer winning the second prize, and Miss Irene Collier the consolation. Those present , were: Miss N. Tizard, Miss M. Camp- , bell, Miss M. Rimmer, Miss Scherer. 1 Miss Evelyn Scherer, Miss Seale, New 1 Plymouth, Miss J. Masters, Miss A. Turley, Miss I. Collier, Miss O. Rowe. Miss E. Madeley, Miss E. Wright, Miss G. Eggleston, Miss Bourke, Miss D. Speight.. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. P. G. Russell gave a very pleasant party for some of her bridge-playing friends at j her home in Claudelands. }lrs. Russell received her guests in a charming frock of beige georgette and lace. The J guests were: Mrs. G. Woolley, Mrs. A. i Ward, Mrs. Guy Taylor, Mrs. R. B. : Boyd, Mrs. J. AlcXicoll, Mrs. 11. Griffiths, Mrs. T. Reynolds. Mrs. A. Joll. j Mrs. 11. Baker, Mrs. McLennan and ' Mrs. R. Guy. * * m SATURDAY S HUNT On Saturday the Cambridge Hunt ‘ had a fine day’s sport over Bruntwood land. At the conclusion of a good run Mr. and Mrs. J. Ambury and Mr. Gordon Vospor entertained the huntsmen ; and those following at tea. There | were many visitors from Auckland and ’ other districts. Among the women riders present were: Mrs. T. Ranstead, Mrs. G. Ranstead, Mrs. Burrett, Auckland, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. R. Hannon, Mrs. N. Banks, Mrs. F. Swayne. Mrs. K. Brown, Mrs. F. Mucky, Auckland, Mrs. Bachelor, Mrs. Colin Taylor, Mrs. N. Peake, Airs. Innis Taylor, Miss K. Fisher, Miss R. Souter, Miss R. Brown. Rotorua, Miss Abelson, Miss M. Souter, Miss E. Souter, Miss B. Nettleton, Auckland, Miss B. Crowther, Miss C. Bertelson, Miss H. Crowther. Miss D. Wilson, Miss G. Bertelson, Miss Clemow. * * • AFTERNOON PARTIES IN CAMBRIDGE On Friday afternoon Mrs. E. C. Rout, °f Hamilton Road, Cambridge, entertained a number of her friends at a very pleasant tea party. Mrs. Rout was wearing a becoming frock of black satin, with pink georgette. Her draw-ing-room was most inviting with a big fire and spring bulbs. Her guests included: Mrs. John Ferguson, Airs. Souter. Airs. Neely, Airs. Armstrong, Airs. Chitty, Aliss S. Brown, Aliss Ferguson and Aliss Gwynneth. * * * A very pleasant afternoon tea was given by Mrs. J. Cox, of French Pass, last Wednesday. Her drawing-room had been arranged with pink camellias and violets. She was in a crimson frock. Her guests were: Airs. J. Ritchie, Airs. W. F. Williams, Airs. Rush, Airs. Bryce, Airs. R. Wilson, Airs. J. C. Latimer, Aliss Taylor, Invercargill, Aliss Swayne. In the evening her guests were: Airs, and Aliss B. Crowther,, Air. and Mrs. R. Wilson, Miss Buck!and, Miss Brown, Air. Wynn Brown. * * * Airs. J. C. Latimer, of French Pass, asked a number of her friends to a farewell party for Airs. A. D. Hawkesby, who is about to leave for Aria, where she will live in the future. Wattle and dainty yejlow primroses made her drawing-room most attractive. The afternoon was spent cheerily in competition, tea and chat. Those present were: Mrs. Hawkesby, Airs. H. Ferguson, Airs. Horne, Airs. O. Gane, Airs. S. Lewis, Airs. Richardson, Airs. J. B. Cox, Airs. W. S. Williams, Airs. Boyce, Airs. Halliday.

“THE SKIN GAME”

GALSWORTHY PLAY STAGED Last evening the Grafton Shakespeare and Dramatic Club successfully presented the John Galsworthy play, “The Skin Game.” The play, which was produced by Miss M. Gaudin, was given in aid of the Alount Eden branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. Players and parts were: Aliss D. MacGregor, who took the part of “Jill”; Miss G. Gammon, that of “Chloe Hornblower”; Aliss W. Cooper, that of “Mrs. Hillcrist”; Airs. Chalmers, “Airs. Jackman”; Aliss E. Haresnape, “Anna”; Mr. A. O. Horspool, “Air. Hornblower”: Mr. W. H. Graham, “Air. Hillcrest”; Air. S. M. Yallop, “Air. Jackman”; Air. K. AlcKerras, “Rolf Hornblower”; Air. Rex Fair burn, the butler; Air. J. Sharp, the auctioneer; and Air. Gairior Jackson, “Dawker.”

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