HAMILTON NOTES

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 473, 1 October 1928, Page 5

HAMILTON NOTES

fFrom Our Own CorrespondentJ Mrs. L. B. Gilfillan. who lias been in Wellington in connection with the annual conference of the Mothers' Union delegates, returned to Hamilton yesterday. Airs. O. Spencer has returned from a trip to Sydney. Miss M. P. Handraan, formerly of Arapuni, was a recent caller at New Zealand House, London. CARD PARTY The Franklin Bowling Club's pavilion was very effectively decorated with pink azaleas and rhododendrons on Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. Fred Roberts gave an enjoyable card party tor funds for the Croquet Club. Airs. Roberts received her guests in a smart frock of navy blue marocain, relieved with beige. Bridge and ’‘soo” were played, Mrs. J. B. Scott winning the bridge prize and Mrs. Amesbury the one for “SOO.” The prizes were presented by Mrs, G. Buckland. vice-president of the Franklin Croquet Club, who spoke eloquently of the enthusiastic help sc often given to the club by Mrs. Roberts, Those present were Mesdames Cracknell. O’Grady, Belgrave, Norrell, Browne, Neal, Duncan, J. B. Scott Richardson, Sinclair-Arthur, Amesbury. Cullinane, Drube. Allen, Edwards Rockell, Wigzell, Halberg, R. Andrews, D. Andrews, Radmond. Hodgkinson, Buckland, Cole-Knapps, Commeford Hineman, McConnell, Wirth, O'Brien. Brocklesby, Pemberthv, Culloty, Nesbitt, Wood. McLean, Middleton, Grant.. MERRY EVENING At St. Peter’s Hall on Thursday evening, the committee of the Old Girls’ Hockey Association organised a very merry evening. The hostesses were Mrs. R. English, Mrs. E. M. Mastei s, Mrs. W. Newell. The committee was Misses L. Hepburn, J. Masters, A. Newell. A. Turley, E. Newell, and M. Edgecumbe. Songs were sung by Miss O. Hodgson and Miss Monle, recitations by Miss Johnstone. Then followed a mirth-producing mock trial, the officials being; Judge, Mr. Powell; Crown prosecutor. Mr. W. J. King; de-tective-sergeant. Mr. Armstrong; policemen, Mr. Adams, Mr. D. McCaw and Mr. McLachlan. e * « BALL IN NEW TOWN HALL On Thursday evening the new Town Hall at Gordonton was en fete. Streamers in delicate pastel tints blended with its white and grey walls. The stage was arranged as a drawingroom with rugs, easy chairs and pot plants. Music was supplied by the Regent Orchestra for Gordonton’s first ball. The hostesses were: Mrs. G. Parfitt, who was in leaf green georgette beaded in silver. Mrs. Norman Taylor, who wore black georgette beaded in crystal. Other ladies on the committee were: Mrs. G. Peach, in a model frock of foxglove beaded georgette. Mrs. Carswell, in powder blue georgette, beaded in crystal. Mrs. W. Bridgeman, in a frock of silver tissue over primrose. Mrs. T. E. Saxton, in a frock of hydrangea blue crepe de chine. Among the dancers were:— 11, 12, ivor V georgette, with diamante, Mrs. W. Dalbeth, in hyacinth blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Main, in a frock of black lace and georgette; Mrs. L. Powell, >h black georgette with oxidised lame; fj rs - ,9 Grady black georgette embossed m gold; Mrs. W. Luxton, black satin with royal blue relief: Mrs. D. Riddell, a pretty rrock of primrose and gold tissue; Mrs. Morgan, in a moonlight blue lace frock; Mrs. Brown, black satin crepe with silver. Mrs. T. G. Hinton (Eureka), black georgette embroidered in diamante; Mrs. Roustead (Matangi), black lace over lacquer red; Mrs. C. Clarkin (Eureka), blush pink georgette; Mrs. R. Ranstead (Matangi), in a frock of gold taffeta; Mrs. Martin, m black crepe de chine; Mrs. P. Laidlaw, in primrose brocade; Mrs. Brunette (Hamilton), in black georgette with silver embroidery; Mrs. F. Baker (Hamilton), in gold issue; Mrs. J. Rollinson, turquoise blue satin crepe: Mrs. R. P. Paul, in shell pink crepe de chine; Mrs. u . o. Hearn, in foxglove crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Jenkins, in black sequinned satin; Mrs. A. Smith, in black crepe de chine; Sirs. G. Thupp, in wistaria georgette; Mrs. L. B. Vincent, in buttercup georgette; Mrs. Puhl-Puhl, in carnation pink taffeta; Miss O. Rutherford, in flowered georgette: Miss I>. Cleary, in nile green taffeta; Miss Wilson, in buttercup georgette, embroidered in silver; Miss Morgan, in alice blue georgette; Miss E. Elliott, in black eharmeuse: Miss G. Southgate, in rose pink taffeta; Miss K. Shaw, in frock of rainbow tulle; Miss Hints, in ceil blue taffeta; Miss E. McMahon, in apple green crepe de chine; Miss K. Me-

Mahon, in fuchsia georgette; Miss Jackson (Hamilton), in sea green taffeta; Miss Carswell, in chartreuse green taffeta; Miss L. Lorman, in cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss Procter, in hyacinth blue crepe de chine; Miss J. Morgan, in cameo pink georgette; Miss Maunder, in lettuce green georgette, embroidered in silver; Miss Trevis, in sea green georgette: Miss It. Trevis, in coral pink satin, embroidered in gold; Miss Wood, pink chiffon; Miss Graham, in old rose crepe de chine; Miss J. Riddell, in iris mauve crepe de chine; Miss A. Smith, ivory lace over silver lame; Miss Oliver (Auckland), in powder blue taffeta; Miss C. Watson, rose taffeta shot with gold; Miss Watson, soft mist blue georgette; Miss D. McMullen, in briar rose pink georgette; Miss Brill (Hamilton), in cerise and gold lace; Miss J. Peach, in periwinkle blue taffeta.