IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 518, 22 November 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mr. and Mrs. R. White, of Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Miss W. Hamilton, of Wanganui, is in Auckland for a few days. Mr. and Mrs; W. H. Wilson, of Portland, are at the Central Hotel. • * * Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith, of Patetonga, are guests at the Royal Hotel. Miss P. Adams, of Wellington, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. E. Brash, of Wellington, are staying at the Star Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Walker, of Wellington, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. P. Blythe, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Auckland. The Rev. Mr. Fox and Mrs. Fox, of Oxford, England, are staying at Fernleigh. Miss Iv. Fisher, of Cambridge, is in Auckland, and is staying at Royal Court. At the Hotel Cargen are Miss A. N. Irwin, of Christchurch, and Miss I). Whitmill, of Wellington. Mrs] Charles R. Smith and her daughter Shirley left yesterday for Tauranga, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Arch. Walker. At the Grand are Mr. and Mrs. H. Ellis, of Wellington, Mrs. T. Richardson, of Sydney, and Miss M. Joyce, of Adelaide. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hargreaves, of Christchurch, are spending a holiday in Auckland and will later go on to Rotorua. * * * The Rev. Robert Roberts and Mrs. Roberts arrived in Auckland yesterday by the Limited from Wellington and are staying at Royal Court. PARTY FOR DELEGATES TO GUIDE CONFERENCE Hr. E. Buckley Turkington, the provincial commissioner of the Auckland Girl Guides’ Association, gave a very enjoyable party in the Lyceum Clubrooms last evening in honour of the commissioner’s visiting Auckland for the Girl Guide Conference, which commenced yesterday afternoon. The lounge, where Hr. Buckley Turkington welcomed the guests was delightfully decorated with flowers and palms. Assisting her were Mrs. W. R. Wilson, Mrs. R. M. Tolhurst and other members of the executive. Local commissioners and members of the Dominion executive were also present. An enjoyable musical programme was provided, and the visitors were given every opportunity of mSeting all the Auckland officers and talking over subjects that will be discussed at the continuation of the conference tp-day. Among those present were: Mrs. Alma Baker, Mrs. Rapson, Mrs. C. Keble, Mrs. J. F. Montague,. Mrs. Studholme, Mrs. Usher, Mrs. Seagar, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Toombs, Miss Harris, Miss Cheeseman, Miss Jordan, Miss Harris, Mrs. Mac Nair, Mrs. Bamford, Miss Knight, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Percival, Miss Walker, Madame Baird, Mrs. IJftuston, Miss Warburton, Miss Cocks, Miss McHardy, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Andrews, Miss Grey, Mrs. Keble, Miss C. O’Rorke, Mrs. Morrison, Miss M. Bergen, Mrs. Bruce McKenzie, Miss Roberton, Miss Trevithick, Miss Smeeton, Mrs. McGregor and Miss Hammond. BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. J. Fotheringham was the hostess yesterday afternoon at a delightful bridge party at her home in Kitchener Road. Takapuna. Sweet peas and roses decorated the lounge and drawing-rooms and the verandah where tea was served. To receive her guests, Mrs. Fotheringham wore a smart frock of navy blue crepe de chine, relieved with polka dotted panels. Among her guests were: Mrs. V. Murray, Mrs. Wootten, Mrs. S. Mitchell, Mrs. Rathbone, Mrs. Sinclair Reid, Mrs. Mahon, Mrs. A. Gould, Mrs. D. Carter, Mrs. Mair, Mrs. J. Fra ter, Mrs. Graham (Feilding) and Miss Berry. BRIDGE AND DANCE At her home in Rahiri Road, Mount Eden, Mrs. P. R. Skeates gave a bright little bridge party last evening, followed by an informal dance. The house was gay with flame and golden coloured Iceland poppies. 1 To receive her guests, Mrs. Skeates wore an attractive frock of black mariette and diamente. Among the guests were: Mrs. George Hutchison, Mrs. Alfrey, Mrs. Cadman, Mrs. Howard Abbott, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. George White, Mrs. Cerutty, Mrs. Harold Jones and Mrs* H. N. Cook. ROTORUA WOMEN’S CLUB The Rotorua Women’s Club held its final social afternoon for the season on Tuesday. There was a good attendance, about 30 members being present. Mrs. W. L. Richards presided. A competition, “Articles about a house,” was won by Mrs. Bell. Musical items were given by Mrs. F. Hyde and Mrs. Wallace Richards; recitations were given by Mrs. George Steele and Miss Whitburn. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Wallace Richards. Afternoon tea was served by the members of the club.

HOWICK ODDFELLOWS

GAY ANNIVERSARY BALL The Howick Public I-lall was the scene of a very gay ‘function on Tuesday evening, when the Loyal Howick Lodge, No. 6220, M.U.. 1.0.0. F., celebrated its 52nd anniversary with a ball. There was a large attendance of members and friends of the lodge, and representatives attended from the Loyal Dominion, Remuera, Good Intent, Franklin, Ranfurly and sister lodges. A delightful programme of musical numbers was supplied by the Frolic Orchestra, and extras were played by Miss P. Parker and Sister Marion Simmons. The duties of masters of ceremonies were carried out by Bros. R. Paton and' C. Paton. The supper-tables were decorated with vases of roses. Among those present were: Mrs. Hallett, in a frock of imperial beaded georgette. Mrs. R. Paton, frock of * salmon crepe de chine with floral relief. Mrs. P. Scholium, sea-green flounced crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Johns, powder blue crepe alonza frock. Mrs. F. Skeen, frock of cream art silk. Airs. J. Nicholas, apple green crepe de chine, with lace overdress. Mrs. Roy Hattaway, frock of ivory crepe de chine, with trimmings of silver lace. Miss R. Doel, frock of floral embroidered muslin. Miss Dorothy Beckett, ivory lace frock, with relief of moonlight blue. Miss Esme Hallett, bouffant frock of banana yellow taffeta. Miss Doris White, frock of moss rose georgette, with petalled skirt. Miss V. Goodare, cream crepe de chine, with overskirt of lace. Miss Peggy Le Dez, amber and gold shot taffeta, with deep uneven hem of silver lame. Miss M. Beckett, frock of pansy flounced georgette. Miss E. White, frock of burnt orange frilled taffeta. Miss A. Gihnour, apple green taffeta, with trimmings of gold lace. Miss E. McCarthy, Chinese red spun silk, with lace panels. Miss M. Burnard, moss rose crepe suede, with beige relief. Miss K. Cooper, smart frock of black georgette, with relief of rose. Miss M. Sir juioiids, tomato crepe de chine, banded with silver. Miss O. Hattaway, frock of opal blue Chantilly lace. Miss Sybil Roberts, frock of unrelieved black georgette. Miss Mavis White, buttercup yellow satin, with panels of lace. Miss Iris Mills, frock of powder blue cliarmeuse, with coffee lace trimmings. Miss P. Hallett. primrose georgette, with touches of soft satin. Miss Donovan, frock of Chinese red panne velvet. Miss L. Standish, amber crepe de chine, with black and silver lace overskirt. Miss Phyllis Parker, nile green taffeta, with relief of silver. Miss G. Cameron, flame beaded georgette frock, with shoulder posy of silver. Miss M. Hamilton, moonlight blue Chantilly lace frock, with insets of silver. Miss M. Mason, sapphire blue crepe de chine frock. Miss Phyllis Wilson, frock of blush rose crepe de chine, worn with black shawl. Miss Renold, frock of shell pink georgette, with petalled skirt. Miss June Liddy, pansy shaded crepe de chine frock. Miss Edna De Luca, frock of apple green crepe de chine, with insets of cobweb lace. Miss Petersen, taffeta frock, with blue embroidered shawl. SKETCH CLUB DISPLAY DR. GUNSON OPENS EXHIBITION Dr. E. B. Gunson, president of the Society of Arts, opened the private view of the Sketch Club exhibits, held last evening in the society’s hall. With Dr. Gunson was Mrs. Gunson, who wore a frock of marine blue georgette, draped to one side and caught with an ornament. Mr. Stewart Boyd, former president, and Mrs. Boyd were present. Mrs. Boyd wore a draped frock of cyclamen chenille georgette, with long, loose sleeves of georgette. The hall was decorated with flowers and instrumental music by Mrs. Prime, Miss Walker and Miss Lloyd .was given. There were also present: Mrs. Alice Whyte, Mrs. Spicer, Miss Copeland, Miss Westward, Miss Perry, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Goodfellow, Miss Wiseman, Mrs. Ancell, Miss S. Moore, Mrs. Chapman Taylor, Mrs. Dixon, Miss Pettigrew*, Mrs. S. E. Wright, Mrs. Reece, Mrs. Ford, Miss Anderson, Miss Paris, Miss McLeod, Dr. Gladys Montgomery, Mrs. Addes, Miss Duckworth, Miss Connot, Miss Rainger v Miss King, Miss Falwell, Miss Spicer, Mrs. and Miss Currie, Mrs. Jordon, Miss Nolan, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Hunter, Miss O. Lloyd, Miss Fenton, Mrs. Barton, Misses Waddington (tw*o), Miss Craig, Misses Stevens (two). WELCOME FROM MISSIONS PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN VISITORS Visiting delegates from all over New Zealand to the annual conference of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union were welcomed yesterday by the executive of the union in Auckland. The meeting was at St. David’s Church. Mrs. John Robb, executive president, Mrs. G. Budd, Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Paterson spoke on behalf of the executive. Representatives of the London Missionary Society, the Baptist Missionary Society, the China Inland Mission, the Church Missionary Society and Methodist Missions also welcomed the delegates. « Musical items were given and afternoon tea, wjis served. BRIDGE EVENING The W omen’s Bridge Club held a very enjoyable evening in the Parish Hall, at Te Aroha, on Tuesday. Mrs. Frear and Miss Muriel Frear acted as hostesses. The highest score went to Mrs. E. Wright. Among those present were: Mrs. Frear, Mrs. Wykes, Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Kenrick, Mrs. Dempster, Mrs. McGirr, Mrs. Merrington, Mrs. E. Wright, Mrs. Hunger, Mrs. Law, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Willcox, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Sneddon, Mrs. Vickers, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. H. Bliss, Mrs. Clark, Miss Z. Montgomery, Miss M. Ford, Miss Matheson, Miss Frood, _Miss G. Wright, Miss Frear, Miss B. Sharpe and Miss Merrilies.

made by the Sisters at the Convent, was banded to her head with orange blossoms. She carried with a lovely bouquet of orange blossoms, lilies of the valley and pink roses, an ivory prayer book. The chiet bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy Cliffe, of Wanganui, and the second maid Miss Dorothy Speight. They wore briar rose georgette frocks, with flounced skirts, and their picture hats were of dawn-shaded crinoline, with pink flowers. Their bouquets were of the same shade. The little ; train-bearer, Lindsay Kendrick, was ‘ also in pink georgette and dawn. The* service was conducted by ; Bishop Cherrington and was a fully 2 choral one. Mr. A. R. J3ims was at 1 the organ, and the choir, of whom the bride was a member, was present. Mr. Burley gave his daughter away and the bridegroom was attended by < Mr. Don Cameron, of Arapuni, as best \ man, and Mr. Donovan, of Hamilton j as groomsman. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. ; Burley received their gusets at a re- ‘ ception at the Waikato Hotel. Mrs. Burley was wearing a very smart frock of flame and wallflower- < tinted embossed chenille, with a hat of the same shades. Her bouquet ] blended in with her gown. Under a , wedding-bell on the lounge the bride and bridegroom received the good wishes of the guests. They we.re:— ; Bishop and Mrs. C. A. Cherrington, ] Lady Stringer (Auckland). Dr. and Mrs. T. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Joplin : (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Burtenshaw, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Green, ; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Sims, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. ; House, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McMuJlin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. R. Guy, Mr. and Mrs. R. ! Hazard, Mr. and Mrs. M. Maning, Mr. | and Mrs. T. N. Pemberton, Mr. and | Mrs. Sinclair Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. D. . : Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kendrick ! (Tamahere), Mr. and Mrs. R. Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. R. Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Baxter, Mrs. R. Williams (Auckland), Mrs. McMillan (Auckland), Mrs. G. Seifert, Mrs. Houlden, , Mrs. J. Pratt, Mrs. Cliffe, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. J. Joll, Mrs. Ellicott, Miss D. Cliffe, Miss D. Speight, Miss M. Rimmer, Miss McKenna, Miss E. Sherer, Miss P. Cliffe, Miss Moreland, Miss L. Kendrick, Miss B. Houlden, Messrs. Cameron, Donovan, L. Miller (Auckland), W. Knox (Auckland), J. McLennan, Seymour, C. Speight, L. Seifert, Allison (Te Kuiti), E. Clayton, Greene, Enright, Bliss and G. Pollock. When Mr. and Mrs. Standrin left on their motoring honeymoon Mrs. Standrin was wearing a chic ensemble of beige colourings, With a beautiful golden fox fur, the bride- ; groom’s gift to her, and a smart little hat of similar tones. KNIGHT—HELSBY St. Luke’s Church in Remuera was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday afternoon, when Doris, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Helsley, of Mount Eden, was married by the Rev. G. Thompson to David Keith, the elder son of Mr. and Mr#. J. Knight, of Penrose. The bride’s father gave her away, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. Athol Knight as best man and Mr. Leslie Dixon as groomsman. Ivory georgette was used for the bridal gown, which was daintily fashioned with soft gathers and touches of ivory lace. A veil of embroidered tulle was worn, with a chaplet of orange blossoms, and the bride carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. Mrs* W. Williams, who attended as matron of honour, wore a ’Charming gown <V opal blue taffeta, made with a skirt of petalled flounces and worn with a primrose yellow picture hat. Pink and blue sweet peas composed her bouqu*. Miss Edna Knight was bridesmaid; wearing an attractive frock of wild rose georgette, with panels of rose lace around the skirt. Her picture hat was of crinoline, and she carried a rosecoloured bouquet. Miss Betty Hodge j was another dainty bridesmaid in geor- j gette of a delicate pastel pink shade. I She also wore a picture hat and carried a bouquet to tone. MORATH—GERRARD The marriage pf Gladys, third daugh- ! ter of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Gerrard of Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, to ! Tracy Edward James, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Morath, of Pon- i sonby, was celebrated yesterday afternoon in St. Matthew’s Church, Canon i Grant Cowen officiating. The bride, who was given away by j her father, wore a frock of*ivory char- I