IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 453, 7 September 1928, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES Miss B. D© Renzy has returned to Hamilton from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wardell - Johnson, of Napier, are staying - at the Star Hotel. Mrs. E. C. Huie, of Bridgewater Road, Parnell, has left for a visit to Chiftstchurcfe. * * * Mrs. W. J. Connors, of St. Heliers Bay, leaves for Melbourne to-day by the Ulimaroa. * * * Miss Chadwick, of Auckland, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, of Palmerston North. Miss Kathleen Bews, of Remuera, is the guest of Mrs. James Taylor, Bardowie, Cambridge. * * * Mrs. G. Handson Abel, of Cotter’s Avenue, Remuera, has returned from a visit to Rotorua. ** • * Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, of Thames, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Boyes, of Hamilton, are at the Central. * * * ; Miss Blackshaw, of Lancashire, England, is staying at Hotel Mon Desir, Takapuna, while in Auckland. * * * Mrs. Bernard Kissin, of Takapuna, and Mrs. Albert Neville, of Auckland, left for Australia by the Ulimaroa. Mrs. E. H. Reid, of Remuera, and her niece, Miss Peggy Robertson, have returned from a trip to the Islands. Mrs. J. McLaughlin and her daughter, of Minneapolis,. U.S.A., and Miss Jean Kilpatrick, Sydney, are at present at “Fernleigh.” * * * At the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Woodhouse, of Auckland: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mills, of London; and Hr. and Mrs. A. Robertson, of ■Wellington. 4 PLUNKET SOCIETY SUCCESSFUL DANCE The members of the Papakura Plunket Society Committee are endeavouring to raise funds to carry on for another year. Afternoon teas have been given by some members of the committee, and on Wednesday last, Mesdames C. S. Beechey, G. M. Tilston, W. Grant, C. D. Earl, W. Mcllraith, E. O. Foote and Naylor were hostesses at a delightful dance in the Parish Hall. Mr. W. Mcllraith acted as M.C. The president of the committee, Mrs. E. H. McLennan, was present, wearing an attractive frock of black charmeuse. Mrs. E. C. Foote was in black, with black and blue sequins. Mrs. W. Mcllraith, delphinium blue georgette over silver. Mrs. G. M. Tilston, black satin and pearl trimming. , Mrs. C. D. Earl, wore wine crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Grant, cyclamen taffeta with gold metallic lace. Mrs. R, Naylor, peacock blue marocain and flesh-coloured gossamer. - Mrs. C. S. Beechley, eau de nil taffeta. Among the guests present were:— Mrs. Moran, black georgette and blue satin. Mrs. Tasker, black chiffon with lace insets. Mrs. F. Lacassie, cyclamen frock of taffeta. Mrs. V. Goddard, duchess blue and shawl to tone. Mrs. Pegler, lacquer red crepe de chine. Mrs. E. Lacaissie, geranium rose taffeta frock. Mrs. Bridgeman, hyacinth blue crepe de chine. Miss Cummings, frock of beaded georgette. Miss Wilson, duchess blue georgette and lace. Miss M. Wilson, white taffeta frock. Miss L. Hammond, frock of white silk voile. Miss N. Ralph, sea green georgette. Miss M. Callis, mauve georgette and silver lace. Miss F. Callis, amber georgette frock. Miss M. O’Neill, naples -blue crepe de chine and silcer lace. Mrs. C. McFarlane, frock of flame georgette. Miss M. Francis, jade green georgette and sequin trimming. Miss B. Arbuckle, ecru chantilly lace. Miss T. Brooks, black frock of georgette. Msr. Pilkingrton, cyclamen • crepe de chine. Miss C. Wood, green satin and ribbon trimming. Miss M. Clarke, apricot crepe de chine. Miss E. Jarvie, jade green crepe de chine. Miss K. Brooks, white floral chiffon and sequins. Miss Cummings, geranium ring velour. Miss Clarke, lemon chiffon velvet frock. Miss R. McCall, ecru lace frock. Mrs. F, Bound, powder blue georgette. Mrs. O’Connell, beige crepe de chine. Mrs. J. F. Johnstone, apricot and black georgette. Mrs,, J. Jarvie, wisteria blue taffeta. Mrs. Knight, jade green brocade crepe de chine. Mrs. Chapman, frock of iris taffeta. Mrs. T. Brooks, royal blue ring velvet. Delightful dance music was supplied bv Miss Lily Grant. Recitations were given by SaMS May° nnell T' AVONDALE WOMEN’S CLUB “LIGHT, LIFE AND LOVE” When the Avondale South Women's Club met fdr its -monthly meeting this week it was decided to remove the word “South” from the club’s name. Miss Newton, who moved that this should be done, said there was only the one club in the district, and the retention of “South” would create a barrier that might keep useful members from the club. It was decided by vote that the motto of the club would be: “More light, more life, more love.” During the afternoon Mrs. Hemus, Dominion president of the Mothers’ Thought Guild, gave an address on the power of thought, and the good that cbuld be accomplished through cooperative thought. She advocated the development of love, patience and gentleness in all women, but particularly in mothers. At the conclusion of the address new members were enrolled in the guild, and explanatory leaflets were distributed. Miss R. Pilkington, of St. Heliers Bay, contributed to the success of-the afternoon through her recitations and pianoforte sblos.

An At Home Advertising, Club Cntertains Friends DANCING AND BRIDGE Softly shaded lights shed a mellow glow over the dainty frocking of the dancers at the Lewis Eady, Ltd., Hall last evening, when the Auckland Advertising Club held its first “At Home.” The decoration of the ballroom was effectively carried out with streamers of cherry and grey looped from ceiling to wall, and the draped flags round gallery and stag© lent a distinctive touch. The supper tables were adorned with slim vases of iceland poppies. For the non-dancers bridge tables were set out in an adjoining room and the evening' was most enjoyable. Musical items were given by Mr. Frank Barnes (Wellington), ' Mr. L. Strange, Mr. Moffatt. and a humorous sketch by Mr. J, A. Sharpe. Miss Anne Gordon acted as accompanist. The president, Mr. A. H. Lees, with his wife welcomed the guests. Mrs. Lees wore a graceful gown of black georgette, heavily encrusted with sequins, and shawl. Among those present were: Mrs. A. Eady, frock of belladonna pink georgette, with crystal beading. Mrs. Percy Free, claret red frock of tiered chiffon, and sJhawl. Mrs. G. C. Codlin, frock of moonmist blue ring velvet, with shawl. Mrs. Moore, leaf green taffeta frock. Mrs. Levy pastel blue model of crepe alonza. Mrs. V. Paykel, pompadour pink georgette frock, with raised motifs of powder blue and crystal beading. Mrs. F. M. Tuohy, geranium frock of crepe faille, with gold lace, and shawl. Mrs. Wall, poinsettia red frock of chiffon. Mrs. H. Smith, tiered frock of black georgette, with shawl. Mrs. S. Barclay, rosedust frock of georgette, with silver relief. Mrs. T. Stuart, black frock of beaded crepe faconne. Mrs. P. E. Dewey, black frock of lace worn over cameo pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Bert Marshall, black satin with I gold lace, coral shawl. Mrs. F. Langton, sea foam green frock of crepe alonza, with beadings of silver. Mrs. Buchanan, burgundy red petalled georgette frock. Mrs. Roycroft, larkspur blue frock of georgette, and shawl. i Mrs. G. Browne, mushroom toned georgette frock, with diamante. Mrs. Presley, frock of petunia satin du soir, -with chiffon panels. . Mrs. Wengdall, sapphire blue frock of georgette, with hand-painted designs. Mrs. Campbell, heavily beaded frock of black chiffon. Miss Anne Gordon, black georgette, with fluted skirt of black satin faconne and spray of roses, and shawl. Miss Eileen Sheridan, wistaria mauve frock of crepe lido beaded Avith crystal, and shaAvl. Miss Harle Giles, black frock of taffeta, appliqued with .floral motifs. Miss Walls, black frock of georgette, with touches of scarlet. Miss Rule, orchid mauve georgette frock, with silver lame. Miss Whyte, frock of pomegranate chiffon, Avith beaded motifs of silver. Miss Bow, foxglove georgette frock, and shawl. Miss Rogers, acqua green frock of crepe fleurs. Miss Gladys Bell, frock of claret red ring velvet. ■> Miss Sutherland, black frock of velvet, with lace panels. Miss Enid Edwards, period gown of geranium red taffeta and gold tissue. Miss hr. Boardman, frock of nasturtium taffeta and silver. Miss Bark, black frock of georgette, relieved Avith silver lace. Miss Cochran, petalled crepe de chine frock of lime and silver. Miss Morgan, palm forest green georgette, Avith embroidered motifs in red. Miss Gladys McLeay, froc kof black lace worn over pompadour pink satin, with shawl. Miss Thelma Cox, period frock of black taffeta, Avith ceinture of crimson A^elA’-et. Miss Fuller, floral frock of ninon, Avith shawl. Miss Olga Clarke, block frock, of crepe fleure, with rhinestone headings,- and shawl. Miss Lovell, iris mauve frock of taffeta. Miss J. EdAvards, thistletuft green frock of taffeta, with ceinture of nile green velvet. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS EXHIBITION AT BELMONT A Mothers’ Exhibition Hay was held by the Belmont-BaysAvater League of Mothers in St. Michael’s Hall, Belmont, yesterday afternoon. The Mayoress of Takapuna, Mrs. J. W. Williamson, opened the exhibition, and the judging Avas done by Mrs. J. Mitchell, act-ing-provincial president of the Auckland League of Mothers, and by Mrs. Furness, the secretary. The following exhibits were atA r arded prizes: Sewing Section: Best hand-knitted garment, Mrs. McLean, 1; Mrs. Gilbert, 2; Mrs. Bishop, special prize. Best handembroidered garment, Miss Joy Verran, 1 and 2. Flo Aver section: Best collection, Mrs. - Spiller, 1; Mrs. Phillips, 2. Best collection of bulbs, Mrs. Day, 1. Best collection of vegetables, Mrs. Day. Cooking section: Best fruit cake, Mrs. Jones, 1; Mrs. Buckley, 2. Best plate of gems, Mrs. Stokes, 1. Best plate of cakes, Mrs. Boyle, 1; Mrs. HaAvthorne, 2. Best plate of scones, Miss T. Schultz, 1; Miss A. Smith, 2. Best sponge cake, Mrs. Chaplin, 1. Best plate of pikelets, Mrs. Boyle, 1. Best plate of homemade sweets, Miss N. Thompson, l;*Miss A. Boyle, 2In the members’ classes the folloAVing exhibits Avere chosen: — SeAving section, the most useful article made from old garment, Mrs. Codd, 1; Mrs. Cameron, 2. Best hand-made article, Mrs. Gilbert 1, Mrs. Bramley 2. Flower section: Best collection of flowers groivn in members’ garden, Miss Day, 1; Mrs. Codd, 2. Best decorated table, Mrs. Jones, 1; Miss Verran, 2. Best handmade bouquet, Mrs. ISTeAvey, 1; Mrs. Atkins, 2. Best arranged boAvl of . flowers, Mrs. XeAvey, 1. Best buttonhole, Master R. Jones 1 and M. Jones 2. In the special classes for the best article made out of a kerosene or benzine tin, the prizes Avere awarded to Mr. Bramley, 1, Mr. Parsons 2, and in the best article made Rom a sugar bag Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Verran secured the prizes. In the evening a concert arranged by Miss Joy Verran, whose pupils took parts in a nursery rhyme pageant, was held. The overture was played by Miss V. Blackwell, and in the pageant the folloAving children took part: Thelma Bramley, J. Robinson, Betty Blackwell, Joyce Taylor, Pauline Lennan, Betty RoAvel, ft. Hay, G. Roavcl, T. Rowel, P. Loavc, A. Boyle, Ruth McFadgen, H. Cameron, A. Lennan, G. Gerran, M. Cameron, C. Cameron, R. Day. J. Chaplin, I. Stot, N. McFadgen, M .Jonse, J. Jones, E. McFadgen, E. Barnes, R. Jones, E. Clarke, JS. McFadgen. Various items were also given by the children, and these were much enjoj cd by the audience.