Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 437, 20 August 1928, Page 5

Feminine Interests

MANUREWA CARNIVAL TOWN QUEEN ACTIVITIES One of the most successful functions yet staged by the Town Queen committee in connection with the Manurewa Catholic Queen carnival was held in the Manurewa Town Hall on Friday evening. Residents of Manurewa attended in full force, and visitors were present from all the surrounding districts, Takanini being especially well represented. During the evening dancing was indulged in, the music being supplied by Mrs. Kiddell and party. Messrs. Robert Frost and Owens acted as M.C.’s. A number of competitions held during the evening were a good source of revenue to the committee, these being won by Mrs. Marshall, Miss T\ Kimher, Messrs. Cogswell (2), and Shepherd. A clothes pegging competition was awarded to Mr. Grindrod. Solos were given by Madame Aileen Frost, Miss L. Lupton, Miss Geeson, and Father Duffy; exhibitions of fancy dancing were given by Miss Diana Lodge and Miss Laurel Dunham; and a musical monologue by Miss Connie Gilbertson. PRESENTATION A bright little function took place-at the Presbyterian Manse Paterangi, on Friday afternoon, when Miss Bowman was entertained by her fellow church members and co-workers. The Rev. D. C. Stewart presented the guest of the evening with an oak tea wagon, an afternoon tea service and a Doulton china cake dish. Miss FI. Macky was the winner of a competition entitled “Bees Without Stings,” and Miss Rhodes won “Conundrums.” FAREWELL PARTY Some friends of Miss Eileen Cole gave her a farewell party at the home of Mrs. Peckham, Mount Eden, on Saturday evening-. The time went quickly with games and dancing. Mass Wyn Coldicutt, Miss Cynthia Lambert and Mr. S. Hawken supplied dance music. Mrs. Peckham received her gruests in a frock of salmon pink and silver lace with embroidered overskirt. Miss E. Cole wore shell pink taffeta and silver lace. Among those present were: Miss Margaret Hawken, in flame georgette and satin trimmed with gold lace, and a white shawl. Miss Wyn Coldicutt, pale pink crepe de chine and white swansdown trimming. Miss Cynthia Lambert, period frock of velvet, with eau de nil embroidered shawl. Miss Rewa August, powder blue satin with blue and silver lace. Miss Mary Me Shane, pink panne velvet and georgette. Also present were: Messrs. Ray Miller, Geoff Miller, J. Hewson, Roy Tabuteau, Ted Tabuetau, B. Allsop, S. Hawken, J. McShane and K. Gunn.

CHILDREN’S BALL IN FANCY DRESS A children’s fancy dress lance took place at the Te Awamutu Town Hall on Friday, and proved a successful function. It was arranged by the St. Julius Women’s Guild. The winners were as follow: Twelve years and over, best fancy girl, Lily Todd, Arabian Princess; boy, Rees Whyte, Indian brave; most original, Dorothy Irwin, the Mustard Club; boy, B. Aldridge, Hudson-Essex cars. Eight years to 12 years, best fancy girl. Creena McGovern, Prince Charming; boy, Stewart Reidpath, huntsman; most original girl, Lila Seton, Amami shampoo; boy, Teddy Griffin, golliwog. Five years to eight years, best fancy girl, Betty Nobes. Early Victorian; boy, Bert Hallett, Boy Blue; most original girl, Pattie Gee, country cottage; boy, Yvonne Ryburn, a frog. Tiny tots, best fancy girl, Betty Nesdale, bride; boy. Frank Nesdale, bridegroom; most original girl, Rae Tailby, a pixie; boy, Wally Griffin, a Chinaman. Among the many others in fancy costumes were: Thelma Patterson, Chinese girl; Winnie Aldridge, fairy; Helen Johansen, fairy; Colin Reidnath, huntsman; Ralph Tailby, the Sandman; Marion Irwin, Coleman’s Mustard; Myra Broughton, Early Victorian; Hilda Hallett, Postal Department: Barbara Trill, Robin Hood; SSilda Trill, Princess of Sweden; Phyllis Arnold, sunbeam; Ward Burchell, harlequin; Phoebe Taylor, columbine: Madge Metcalfe, spring; Alwyn Metcalfe, rose; Daphne Harford, bluebird; Betty Hanson, pierrot; Aileen Roberts, Hudson’s chocolates; Betty Ryburn, Robin Hood; Joyce Bell, day and night; Joyce Ryburn, Irish colleen; Sylvia Arnold, red witch; Doris Clarke, oranges and lemons; Joan Metcalfe, Dutch girl; Dorothy Armstrong. Irish colleen; Jim McMichael, tramp; Pontin Aldridge, Sylvia starch; D. Roberts, Coleman’s mustard; Jack Smith, tramp; Beryl Gee, vanity bag; Joyce Wilson, telephone service; Molly Wilson, cracker; Tui Burchell, fairy; Linda Martiietti. modern lady; Georgina Bowden. Welsh girl. FANCY DRESS DANCE A very successful plan and fancy dress dance was held in Daly’s Hall, Takapuna, on Thursday evening. The prize for the most original costume was won by Mrs. Brown (Remuera), as "Akarana Yacht Club,” and for the prettiest dress by Miss Sutherland (Takapuna), as a ballet dancer. The men’s prize went to Mr. Wright (Auckland) as pierrot. The judges were Mrs. Gunn and Mr. Lisk. The following were some of those who were in fancy costume:—Miss Tetley, Spanish princess: Mrs Reynolds, housemaid; Miss O’Kane, red cross nurse; Miss Ward, Hawaiian girl; Miss Daly, harbour bridge; Miss Hedlund, Spanish troubadour; Miss Joan Kennedy, Harry Lauder; Mr. Reynolds, gipsy; J\r. Madden, page; J. Madden, tambourine girl, J. Madden, sheik. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour to the strains of Mr. Rosenfeldt’s popular orchestra..

LODGE DANCE MASQUERADE AFFAIR Tlio Harmony Rebecca Lodge, 1.0.0. F., No. 55, held a very successful plain and masquerade fancy dress dance in the R.A.O.E. Hall, Birkenhead, on Saturday evening. The judging was carried out by Bro. W. Tailby, P.G., and Sister Tailby, 1.P.L., D.D.G.M., who wore a frock of grey georgette relieved with silk, assisted by Sister Boles, P.G.G.M., wearing black taffeta with lace. The prizes were awarded to Miss V. Thor burn (.Spider Web), Mr. S. Grade (.Toreador), Mrs. Wrightson (Wedding Cake), Mr. F. Brunton (Scarecrow), Mr. W. Vincent (Clown), Mrs. Ripley (“No Strike’). The committee were: Mrs. J. Grade (Spanish Dancer), Mrs. So\vden( Pierrette), Mrs. .Day (Carnival), Mrs. Paltridge (An Eastern Lady), Miss D. Butler (Irish Colleen), Mrs. Waller (navy blue crepe de chine), Mrs. Brennan (white satin). Among those present were: Mrs. Allegne (“Gold Tip” Cigarette). Mrs. Menzies (Dutch Peasant). Mrs. Spencer (Night), Mrs Stewart (Gipsy), Mrs. O’Connor (Chinese Lady), Mrs. Vincent (Keep Off the Grass), Mrs. Beason (Lancashire Lassie), Mrs. Moon (Honolulu Girl), Mrs. Edmonson (Spanish Girl), Mr. and Mrs. Meek and Mr. and Mrs. Tothill (Naval Quartette), Mrs. S. Bush (Ruination), Mrs. Clewett (Irish Colleen), Miss Lunny (Spanish Gipsy) Miss L. Smith (Bulgarian Lady), Miss Donohoue (Summer In), Miss Burton (Jester), Miss Bedford (Gipsy). Miss Davis (Egyption Queen), Miss Mclssaac (Gipsy Dancer), Miss Swinburne (Pierrot), Miss Grenfell (Victorian Lady), Miss Marshall (English Rose), Miss J. Spindley (Folly) Miss Cater (Rainbow), Miss Beason (Japanese Lady) Miss Benfell (Rumanian Body), Miss Menzies (Community Singing), Miss Grenfell (Yachtsman). Miss Sextone (Indian), Miss Stayte (Gipsy), Miss Evans (Eastern Girl), Miss Hooper (Ace of Hearts). Mrs. P. Pugh, in rose pink taffeta. Mrs. L. Kelly, iris mauve georgette. Mrs. Grant black crepe de chine. Mrs. I. Gully, cinnamon crepe de chine. Mrs. Blackwell, hyacinth blue satin. Mrs. Thorbtirn, leaf green georgette. Mrs. McAuliffe, opal blue taffeta with silver trimmings. Miss E. Collins, electric blue frock and white shawl. Miss L. Ross, blush pink crepe de chine and coffee lace. Miss I. Ross, nankin blue marocain inset with lace. Miss Wheeler, geranium pink crepe de chine. Miss Nichollas, cyclamen crepe de chine. Miss H. McDonald, black ring velvet and diamante trimming. Miss Stayte, cyclamen frock of taffeta. Miss Taylor, apricot crepe de chine. Miss Thomas, thistletuft green georgette and silver laee. Miss Towns, apricot crepe de chine and diamante. Miss L. Thorburn, rose pink taffeta. Miss Berry, black panne velvet and georgette. Miss Walker, sky blue crepe de chine with swansdown trimming. Miss D. Casey, apple green taffeta and rose relief. Miss R. Shorman, salmon pink taffeta. Miss 1. Jones, almond green crepe de chine. Miss Samson, mist blue crepe de chine. Miss D. Miles, rose pink crepe de chine. Miss McPhail, white georgette with silver lace. Miss Bregman, sea green georgette. Miss Hasten, delphinium blue taffeta. Miss K. Healy, blue georgette and ecru lace. Miss M. Healy, apricot georgette and gold lace. Miss F. Davidson, heliotrope crepe rie chine.

BIRTHDAY PARTY On Saturday evening St. Barnabas’ j Hall was the scene of a bright party • given by Mrs. K. I. Harris, of Mount j Eden, to celebrate the 21st birthdays of | her son Stanley, and of Mr. Robert McCallum. The hall »was artistically decorated with balloons and maroon and gold streamers. Music was supplied by the Merry Jesters Dance Band, who supplied the latest numbers. Mrs. Harris, who wore a frock of navy georgette, welcomed her guests, among whom were: Miss P. Simms, delphinium blue taffeta. Miss M. Gillard. lemon georgette frock. Miss M. Masefield, lemon satin with autumn tints. Miss K. McGill, canton green georgette. Miss B. Harris, rose pink satin and tissue. Miss D. Wilson, apricot lace with taffeta to tone. Miss B. Potter, pink taffeta relieved with pale blue georgette. Miss I. Thompson, jade georgette with diamante trimming. Miss V. McCarthy, silver tissue and pink georgette. Miss E Mellor, apple green georgette with autumn tonings. Miss T. Roseman cyclamen georgette and tissue. Miss G. Genkins, pink beaded georgette over silver. Miss K. McCartney, pink floral ninon. Miss N. Fort, ecru lace over blue crepe de chine. Miss P. Munro, rose panne velvet. Miss G. Picket, black chiffon velvet with pink motifs. Miss K. Morris, blue taffeta frock. Miss E. Hopwood, pink ring velvet and georgette. Miss M. Davis, shell pink crepe de chine. AFRICAN PLAYETTE Takapuna Young People’s Missionary Union members staged an African playette “Adjai and His Friends,” at St. Peter’s Mission Hall on Friday evening. The evening was a most successful one, and the funds collected will go towards the maintenance of an African teacher. The stage was arranged to represent an African kraal. The following children appeared in the play:—M. Blatch, D. Foot, B. Ellis, H. Preston, R. Ram baud, S. Foot, E. Perry, N. Allen, V. Thompson, J. Mizen, D. McGee. W. Rambaud, J. Brady, E. Kear, S. Pocock, E. Kingsford, M. Brett, E. and J. Bartrum, M. Marshall, P. Moore, D. Easdown and W. Perry. FOR THE CHILDREN FUNDS FOR PLAY AREA “Bring and Buy” was the motto for an afternoon held at the residence of Mrs. Smythe, president of the Mount Albert Aroha Progressive League, on Saturday. The object was to raise funds for the children’s play area at Mount Albert. Vocal items were given by Mrs. North, Miss J. Bailey, Mrs. R. Rout and Joan Smythe. A competition created much interest, the winners being Mrs. Tremain, Mrs. Rhodes and Miss Rollingson. Among the guests were: Mrs, L. E. Rhodes, Mayoress t>f Mount Albert; Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Tremain, Mrs. Wilford, Mrs. Nyberg, Mrs. Nicholl, Mrs. Simington, Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Rout, Mrs. Minnie, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Biscoe, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dicks, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Simonds, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Davis. Afternoon tea was provided.