Reform League Women Honour Mrs. Coates

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 498, 30 October 1928, Page 4

Reform League Women Honour Mrs. Coates

Gallant Prime Minister In Flattering Vein MRS. MAGUIRE’S THRILLS Into the concert chamber, packet! with women who had come to do honour to Mrs. J. G. Coates, a solitary, blackclad male tip-toed yesterday afternoon, and slid quietly into a chair at the back of the hall. Feminine heads turned to gaze at the late-comer with the superior airs and uplifted brows, which were speedily lowered and moulded into charming expressions of welcome when their owners saw that the venturesome man was no less a personage than the Right Hon. Gordon Coates, Prime Minister of New Zealand, who had stolen away from his more pressing duties to attend the reception given in honour of his wife by the women of the Reform League. Mrs. Coates, at that moment, was expressing her appreciation of the honour done her, and telling, in her gracious way of the confidence she felt in the chances of the two women candidates standing in the Reform interests in Auckland. The Prime Minister sat attentively through his wife’s speech, and 'when it was over, and he had been escorted to the platform, he expressed his surprise and pleasure at finding what an accomplished speaker his wife was. He later amused his women hearers by gallantly describing himself as “the oldest person present.” THRILLING MOMENTS When Mrs. Maguire’s turn came to speak, she refused to deal with dull politics, and so regaled the audience with a brief outline of the thrilling moments of her life. During tho afternoon songs were contributed by Miss Haszard, who rendered “Slow Horses, Slow,” and Mrs. H. Corbin. A charming ensemble of cedar brown chenille velvet touched at the collar and cuffs with fur, and relieved with ivory crepe de chine, was worn by Mrs. Coates, with a small hat of deep brown felt caught across the front with a large gold ornament. In her coat she had pinned a large posy of rose-coloured flowers, whose colour was repeated in the beautiful bouquet presented to her on arrival at the Town Hall.

Dr. Hilda Northcroft was wearing a draped frock of gentian blue georgette panelled with ecru lace and a widebrimmed hat of black, relieved with blue. The Mayoress of Auckland, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, who was also on the platform, wore a pastel shaded hat of bangkok straw banded w r ith mulberry ribbon with her ensemble suit of mulberry velour. Mrs. C. E. Maguire was wearing a figured frock of beige and black crepe de chine with furs and a black hat swathed with orange velvet. Miss Ellen Melville wore .a frock of brieque red crepe faille under a pale beige tweed coat with fox - €urs and a close-fitting pastel rose hat. Among others present were:— Lady Elliot, wearing a frock of navy blue crepella touched with gold, and a hat of matching blue. Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, in an ensemble of black mariette with a fur wrap and a small black hat. Mrs. E. R. N. Russell, who wore a patterned frock of black and white georgette with a black coat and an ospreytrimmed black hat. . Mrs. Edward Anderson, an a beige tailored cloth .suit with furs and a hat to tone. Mrs. J. B. Webster, wearing a navy blue ensemble with furs and a flowertrimmed navy hat. Mrs. I. K. Wicksteed, who wore an ensemble of navy blue crepe faille with a black hat and furs. Mrs. A. G. Talbot, in a frock of navy blue crepella with furs and a small navy blue hat. , , \ , Mrs. Alfred Kidd, wearing a draped frock of navy blue taffeta and a closefitting black hat, with furs. Mrs. Tracy-Inglis, whose ensemble was of black tricolette worn with a matching hat and relieved with blue. Mrs. George Walker, wearing a black and white cape ensemble and a hat to tone. - .. „ , , Mrs. McDonald, sn a suit of navy blue sedan cloth, with furs and a black hat. Miss M. McDonald, who wore a tailored suit of oyster grey tweeds with a widebrimmed felt hat to tone. Miss Anita Webster, in a jumper suit of pale beige frisca with touches of red and a black hat. Mrs. H. Horton, in a frock of navy blue crepella, with furs and a navy hat. Mrs. B. Cadoux, wearing an ensemble of chartreuse green tricolette with a hat to match. , , , Mrs. W. E. Bush, frock of black mariette under black fur coat, with black Mrs. Eldon Napier, ensemble of biscuit and grey tricolette with fur < wrap and matching hat. , _ . _ Miss Janet Murray, fur-trimmed black cloth ensemble and hat of navy blue f6 Miss C. Murray, navy blue tailored ensemble and navy hat to tone. Miss A. Haszard. frock of navy blue crepe de chine and hat to tone. Mrs. Corbin, naples blue frock of crepe faille and hat to match. Mrs. C. Gardner, frock of navy blue sedan cloth and hat to tone. Mrs. Carr-Rollett, beige ensemble and matching hat. . , Mrs. Smythe, frock of rose blush georgette, with black coat and rose hat. Mrs. Routley, black crepella ensemble suit with furs and black hat. Mrs. Keeley, cedar brown tailored suit with hat to tone. ~ , . Mrs. Dickinson, ensemble of navy blue sedan cloth worn with navy blue hat. Mrs. G. H. Wilson, frock of Venetian blue tricolette with black hat. Mrs. P. J. Crump, navy blue ensemble suit relieved with rose and matching hat. Miss D. Farquhar, frock and coat of mulberry shading with fawn bangkok ha Mrs. C. Phillips, navy blue ensemble and close-fitting navy blue hat. Mrs. H. Macandrew, frock of navy blue crepe de chine and black hat. Mrs. E. McNair, black frock of crepe alonza and black hat. Mrs. Samuel, navy blue sedan cloth ensemble with white furs and navy blue ha jv£rs. F. A’Deane, russet-toned frock of tricolette with furs and black hat. Mrs. Hall, frock of navy blue mariette, under fur wrap, with navy hat. Mrs. White, black sedan cloth ensemble and black hat. Mrs. Bryant, navy blue tailored suit worn with navy hat and furs. Mrs. Culpitt. beech browm velour coat over frock of navy blue and small black hat. , , . Mrs. Muir, tailored ensemble of navy blue frisca. with hat to tone. Miss W. Bayly. frock of black georgette under marmot coat, with lacquer red hat.

“MINIATURE BALL” LODGE DANCE AT DRURY A successful miniature ball was held in the Drury Public Hall on Friday evening by the Loyal Drury Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. The hall was decorated with streamers, in the five colours of the “Order,” and with softly-shaded lights. The music was supplied by Mr. Les. Ballard’s orchestra. A delightful supper was served and dancing continued until the early hours of the morning.

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE A lecture, illustrated with limelight views, was given by Miss Humphreys, travelling secretary, in St. George’s Hall, Epsom, on Friday, under the auspices of the Young Helpers’ League in connection with Dr. Barnardo's Homes. The views depicted the rescued children, boys, girls and babies, and their life and training in the homes. The lecturer vividly portrayed the excellent care taken of the children, both in and after leaving the homes. Photos of five cots supported by Young Helpers were shown, including Epsoin. Before the lecture an impromptu musical entertainment was very creditably given by some of the Young Helpers. A collection of £ 3 was taken at the close, which will be sent direct to the homes as a gift from Epsom friends. ST. HEUERS CROQUET CLUB PROGRESSIVE TOURNAMENT On Saturday afternoon the St. Heliers Croquet Club played a pro*gressive tournament, in which the prizes, given by the president, Mrs. Garrard, were won by Mrs. Biggs and Mrs. Horspool. As a slight appreciation of her willing and unselfish services, Mrs. Garrard proposed that the honorary secretary. Mrs. Lowe, be elected a life member of the club. This proposal was carried by acclamation.

PADDY’S MARKET HELD BY MANGERE EAST WOMEN SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION The members of the Mangere East branch of the Women’s Guild, assisted by friends, held a very successful Paddy's Market in the Mangere Public Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening. There was a large attendance at both # sessions, and the funds of the Mangere East Anglican Church will benefit to the extent of approximately £IOO. The organisation of the function was in the hands of a strong women’s committee, headed by Mrs. Hodges, president of the guild, who was assisted by Miss Brindle as secretary. Gaily decorated stalls were erected in the hall, and were laden with goods, both useful and ornamental. A number of interesting competitions were held. The successful competitors were: Mr ilenwood, Mrs. Bachelor, Mr. McDonald. Mrs. Hodges, Mr. Cox, Mr. Murray, Mr. Hancock. Mr. A. Paine and Miss T. Ryburn. Those in charge of the stalls were: Needlework, Mesdames Keys and Newson: produce stall, Mesdames Gunthorpe. Pulman and Solomon; sweet stall. Miss Tims; cake stall, Mrs. Handcock; fairy bower. Mrs. W. W. Massey; kitchen stall. Miss Burnell; flower stall, Miss Brindle; refreshment stall, Mrs. Monteith. To Re-Proof A Waterproof Coat Well rub beeswax into the inside of the coat, paying special attention to the seams and places where creases occur. When the material is well covered, iron with a hot iron until th# wax has thoroughly soaked in. Th# qoat will then be quite waterproof.

A RECENT BRIDE ALLEY—ANDREW On Saturday afternoon at the Fre*. byterian Church. Papakura, a wedding of interest to the district took place, when Edith May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Andrew*. of Papakura. was married to Ernest C. son of Mr. and Mrs. Alley, of Hikitalii. Thames. The Rev. R. R. Greenwood officiated. The bride, wearing a charming frock of primrose crepe de chine, hand-em-broidered, with hat to tone, and carrying a handsome bouquet of lily of the valley, orchids and sweet peas, entered the church on the arm of her brother. Air. Robert Andrew*. The bridesmaid. Miss Mary Andrew* wore a pretty frock of green georgette and hat to tone, and carried a shower bouquet of gerberas and sweet peas. Mr. Murray Little carried out the duties of best man. Afterwards a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents at Hunjia Road. Papakura, where the bride's mother received her guests wearing a frock of navy crepe de chine. The house was beautifully decorated with Iceland poppies and asparagus fern. The bride's travelling costume was of beige tweed w*ith a becoming toque and a fox fur. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a fox fur. and to the bridesmaid a gold bangle. Among those present at the reception were: Mrs. Alley, Mrs. F. J. bound, Mrs. Little. Mrs. Senior, Mrs. W. K. Francis. Mrs Swindail. Mrs! Bates, Mrs. Wilson. Miss A. Swindail. Miss H. Sw'indail. Miss R. Sw*indail. Miss J. Little and Miss Campbell.