LITTLE THEATRE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 438, 21 August 1928, Page 4

LITTLE THEATRE

SOCIAL CLUB FORMED Since its inception the Auckland . Little Theatre Society has grown so ; successfully that it is now by far tlie . largest and most progressive in the Dominion. On Saturday evening a meeting was convened at which questions concerning the development of the social side * of the society might be discussed apd. as a result, a committee was formed for this purpose. It is the desire of the society to include people who wish to take an active part in its productions. Social evenings will be held periodically at which play#rs will be read and discussions on subjects of interest will be ! held. By this means the Little Theatre j Society is making an earnest endeavour ; to find talent, and any member who desires to do so can join the club and take part in the play-readings, etc. The producer, Mr. Kenneth Brampton, hopes that the formation of the club will be another stepping-stone in the i society's career. On Saturday evening the following committee was set up: Mrs. Humphrey Clark, chairman. Mrs. Margot Finlayson, secretary, Mrs. M. M. McCallum. Mrs. Harold Baxter. Miss Ethel Rae. Mr. M. Steele and Mr. J. Swan. Those who joined the club were: Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Leary, Captain and Mrs. Courtney At wool, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lippincott. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Geddis, Mr and Mrs. Kohn. Mr. and Mrs. J. Swan, Mrs. M. M. McCallum. Mrs. Eve Bentley, Mrs. H. Clark. Mrs. R. Finlayson. Mrs. F. L. Armitage. Mrs J. M. Goodfellow, Mrs. Carte Lloyd. Mrs. Dignan. Miss B. Philcox, Miss Y. McVeagh, Miss Eleanor Miller, Miss Jean Gordon. Miss V. M. Ziman. Messrs. T. V. Gulliver, T. Churchouse, Fred McCallum, M. Steele, J. Gordon and W. Growther. COMING-OF-AGE DANCE In the Parnell Park kiosk a delightful dance was given last week by Mrs. Christie to celebrate the coming of age of her daughter, Chris. The ballroom and supper-rooms were attractively decorated in daffodils and violets. Mrs. Christie received the guests In a gown of amethyst crepe de chijie and ecru lace. Miss C. Christie wore ivory embossed velvet and georgette, and a shawl of ivory crepe de chine. Among the guests were:—■ Mrs. Hirst, in navy and silver crepe de cliine. Mrs. Tliode, black ring velvet and scarlet shawl. Mrs. Gardiner, cyclamen georgette and lace. Mrs. Cowan, alice blue crepe de chine. Miss Elder, black beaded georgette and shawl. Miss Roseman, leaf-green georgette, with sequin trimmings, anti white shawl. Miss Cook, silver lame and rose georgette and lilac shawl. Miss Hirst, floral lame and jade georgette with hand-painted shawl. Miss Nazer, scarlet beaded georgette. Miss E. Casey, blue lame with fur trimming and embossed silver shawl. Miss D. Roseman, cherry tinsel and georgette, and shawl to tone. Miss Railey, cyclamen crepe de chine and georgette shawl to tone. Miss Stanborough. ivory taffeta and shawl. Miss J. Casey, cyclamen georgette and Miss M. Hirst, apricot taffeta velvet and appliqued shawl to tone. Miss Piper, flame crepe de chine. Miss Slaughter, periwinkle blue crepe de chine and shawl. Miss L. Stanborough, silver lame and pink tulle. Miss Christie, briar rose georgette with diamante girdle and shawl to tone. Miss Peters, leaf green georgette and shawl. Miss J. Buchanan, opal blue taffeta and shawl. Miss Dorothy Gardiner, frock of shell pink crepe de chine. NAVY LEAGUE DANCE The Devonport Navy League has in hand the helping of raising funds for the Brett Memorial Home at Takapuna for the children from the Richmond Road Home, and on Thursday, August 23, is to give a dance in the Parish Hall, Devonport. Fancy dresses for children and grown-ups will be judged for prizes. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS The Kakahi Girl Guides gave another very successful dance wAlien was well attended. Miss F. Watkins supplied the music, and Mr. Rowbotham acted as M.C. The Guides gave a song, “The Bhips that Never Return,” Miss J. Freeman playing the accompaniment. Miss A. Wright gave a humorous elocutionary item, and Mrs. Hague a solo. Supper was provided by the Guides under the supervision of Miss Freeman. * * * A well-organised masquerade ball was held by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Taumarunui, when a very large crowd attended. The Theatre Royal was artistically decorated, and coloured lighting added to the picturesque scene supplied by the maze of fancy costumes. Mrs. Hales’s jazz band, augmented by Mr. P. O’Rorke (saxophone and trumpet) and Mr. C. Dixon (banjo), both of Te Kuiti, supplied the music, and the duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. B. Marker. Prizes were awarded as follows: Best fancy dress for women, Mrs. R. Hales (Chinese Lady); best fancy dress for men, Mr. H. Frank (clown); most original costume for women. Miss J. Worthington (Sly Grog); most original dress for men, Mr. J. Walsh (Turk). * * * The Ohura School’s Queen Carnival was concluded by a largely-attended dance in the Town Hall. Effective decoration, and at an interval a confetti dance, added enjoyment to the evening. Miss Pendlebury and Mr. Stuart won the waltzing competition, the Monte Carlo going to Miss Foster and Mi*. Gill. The music was provided by Mrs. Hugh Thompson, assisted by Mr. C. Nicholls. Extras were given byMessrs. W. Mackay and W. M. Landy. Mr. A. O. Wimsett was M.C. * * * Misses A. Aitken and Greta Brown were successful in passing the musical examination conducted at Hamilton by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. Both candidates are pupils of Mrs. W. E. Mack, of Taumarunui. * * Sfr To celebrate the 21st birthday of a cousin, Mr. C. Box, a jolly evening was given to a large number of friends by Mr. and Mrs. J. Box, of Matiere. Dancing was indulged in, and items were given by Misses A. Box, D. Sinclair and L. Sinclair*. * * * Before the break-up for the term holidays, parents of the Piopiotea West School met the mistress, Miss E. Long, to say good-bye to her before her transfer to the Eltham district. Mrs. A. C. Strong, on behalf of those present, made a presentation to Miss Long. * * * A delightful evening was given to a number of friends by Mrs. R. C. Hamilton, of Puketua Road, Kaitieke. Music, games and competitions comprised tlie programme. Mesdames A. Grey and H. C. Holder and Misses Holder (2) won competitions.