IN TOWN AND OUT SOCIAL NEWS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 524, 29 November 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT SOCIAL NEWS

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Staying at the Star Hotel is Mrs. Grear, of Wellington. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. McCrae, of Timaru, are at the Royal Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ewen left by the Limited last evening for Wellington. Mrs. Rudolph Friedlander, of Remuera, is a visitor to Mon Desir, Takapuna. * * * Mrs. E. R. Rainsford and Miss Rainsford, of Sydney, are staying at the Grand. * * * At the Central are Mr. and Mrs. A. Gibbs, of Howick, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Davies, of Te Puke. Mrs. Paterson, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Don Watson, has returned from Wanganui. * * * Miss Mollie Hume, Piranoa, Wairarapa, arrivs in Auckland this week on a visit to Miss Janet Clarkson. * * * Mrs. Waddell, of the Bluff, will arrive in Auckland this week on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Maxwell. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beale, of Remuera, arrived back in Auckland yesterday, after a nine months’ tour of Great Britain. * * * Miss Sheila Macdiarmid, of Huntly, who has been home on holiday, has left for Dunedin, via New Plymouth, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Macdiarmid for a few days. * * * Miss Sadie Mitchelson, whose marriage takes place next week, has been the guest of honour at a number of parties this week, the hostesses being Miss Audrey Bayly, Miss Betty Jackson and Miss Dot Wilson.

BRIDGE PARTY

FOR KINDERGARTEN FUNDS A committee of women organised a very successful bridge afternoon, held in Miss Johnson’s ballroom at Omahu Road, yesterday, for the purpose of raising funds for the Sunbeams Free Kindergarten. About 22 tables were in play and there was another source of revenue in a stall stocked with needlework and novelties. Mrs. Sadler and Miss Duncan were in charge of the stall. Among those present were: Mrs. C. B. Plummer, chairwoman of the committee; Mrs. Patterson, hon. secretary; Miss Gannaway, hon. treasurer; Mrs. MacGregor, Mrs. F. K. Hunt, Mrs. Eastgate, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. H. Miller (Hawke's Bay), Mrs. A. Ross, Mrs. Norman Kidd. Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. R. H. Abbott, Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. N. A. Campbell, Mrs. Ellerbeck, Mrs. Dudley, Miss Morton, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Haslett, Mrs. A. Abbott, Mrs. W. Bell, Mrs. Emanuel, Mrs. Harrowell, Mrs. S. Milnes, Mrs. Niccol, Mrs. Shearer, Mrs. Kinder. Miss Lever, Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. T. Philcox, Mrs. H. Bell, Mrs. Wright, Miss Thorold Clerk, Miss Towle, Miss Ethel Hill, Miss Joyce Dewing. Miss Robertson, Miss Haslett, and Miss Wilma Plummer.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

PONSONBY BRANCH MEETING The last meeting of the year of the Ponsonby branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Leys Institute yesterday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. O. S. English, presided over a large attendance. Presidents, secretaries and members of city and suburban branches were also present. Mrs. English welcomed the visitors and spoke of the work accomplished during the year Mrs. J. T. F. Mitchell, acting-provincial president, who was also present, expressed her pleasure at the work done by the Ponsonby branch and wished it continued success. A report of the formation of a new country branch at Te Rore, Waikato, was read by Mr. A. M. Arey, atcing-provincial secretary, and a hearty welcome to this, the latest branch of the league, was extended by the members. During the afternoon items were given by Mrs. Bagrie, Mrs. Errington, Miss Norene Bennett and Mrs. Field (songs), Miss Elfrieda Hall, Miss Gwen Court (elocution), and Mrs. W. R Craig (pianoforte solo).

PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE

A delightful programme of orchestral items and original compositions, performed by members of the music section of the League of New Zealand Penwomen, was held in the club room on Tuesday evening. The convener, Miss G. A. Bertram, Mus. Bac., who recently returned from a tour of Australia and the Islands, presided. The Penwomen’s Orchestra, comprising Miss Amy Stevenson, Mrs. Hesketh and the Misses Phillips Shelmerdine, Orr, Halpin, Tiarks, Braemé and Satchwell, gave the following items:“Suite Rococo” (Borowski), “Benedictus” (Mackenzie), “Evening in the Forest” (Roger Quilter), ‘Nocturne” (Mendelssohn), “Suite” (Adam Carse). Miss Etta Field gave several of Mrs. Osborne’s compositions: “Weep Not the Splendid Tears” and “Sensitive,” the accompaniments and solos, “Impromptu Scherzo Waltz,” being ably played by the composer herself. Miss Hansard gave a fine interpretation of “Nod,” a song composed by herself, and of “Here, Where the World is Quiet,” a song composed by Miss Renee Satchwell. “Lullaby” and “Dreaming” were two pianoforte solos composed and played delightfully by Miss Renee Satchwell. Mrs. Harold King gave a Maori interpretation of her song, “Kotiro Poi,” which was much appreciated, and Miss Theo Halpin’s pianoforte composition, "Nocturne,” received well merited applause.

ARTILLERY REVELS

BATTERY DANCE AT DEVONPORT Artillery uniforms and flags lent a military atmosphere to the Parish Hall at Devonport last evening on the occasion of the annual dance of the 13th Coast Battery. There was an excellent canteen under the charge of the Y.M.C.A., and bright music was provided by the Merry Jesters’ Jazz Band. Second-Lieutenant Nicholson controlled the floor. Among those present were: Mrs. R. Miles, burgundy red ring velvet with diamante relief. Mrs. C. Duff, fawn lace and red chiffon velvet. Mrs. J. G. Robertshaw, white georgette with silver beading. Mrs. T. Beer, cyclamen crepe de chine and gold lace. Miss E. Bush, powder blue taffeta relieved with shoulder posy. Miss B. Bowen, leaf green crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss D. Ryan, french frock of pink crepe de chine, with floral motifs and cream shawl. Miss V. Beere, sky blue georgette and white shawl. Miss Pat Blandford, black ring velvet with tulle scarf and brilliant shoulder posy. Miss Gladwyn Chapman, lido blue georgette and silver lame frock with rose motifs and fringed shawl to tone. Miss Gene Beere, sea blue georgette and crepe de chine. Miss Beryl Darvill, frock of palest pink georgette. Miss Noelle Wynyard, french frock with floral medallions and shawl to tone. Miss O. Stokes, apple green crepe de chine and sequins. Miss R. Mansfield, cuban orange satin frock with flared skirt. Miss Wendy Vokes, black taffeta appliqued in red and indian shawl. Miss Johnson, white georgette with crimson relief and uneven hemline. Miss L. Craig-Hayward, black and gold georgette with flower at shoulder and gold figured shawl. Miss G. Stedman. black ring velvet and georgette. Miss J. Johnson, green taffeta trimmed with white. Miss J. Keely, apple green and silver georgette. Miss M. Wood, ivory velvet and lace. Miss N. Keely, almond green taffeta and silver lace. Miss K. Johnstone, black georgette over rose satin. Miss J. McNicol, floral geogette and velvet trimming. Miss K. Hyde, black georgette beaded with silver. Miss J. Casey, blue georgette and black shawl. Miss Freda Bryan, moonlight blue georgette and rhinestone trimmings. Miss Cecilia Keesing, lettuce green taffeta and tulle bow. Miss E. Greenhalgh. cornflour blue georgette and radium lace. Miss Hotchkiss, blush rose georgette with uneven hem. Miss Towers, blush rose georgette and lame. Miss E. Casey. shell pink beaded georgette. Miss L. Cave, blue georgette and silver lace. Miss Mildred Craner, phlox pink and blue taffeta. Miss Florence Connor, blue ring velvet with red shoulder posy. Miss Sybil Brown, blue taffeta trimmed with silver lame. Miss Rawson, apricot shot taffeta and diamante, uneven hem. Miss Evans, apple green georgette and silver lace. Miss Marjorie Preston, apricot taffeta with blue flower at shoulder. Miss Bessie Stokes, cyclamen georgette and silver lame Miss Isa Sword, pink velvet with rosebud trimming. Miss V. McCallum, rose pink sequinned georgette with white rose. Miss Claris Clist, chartreuse green sequinned georgette. Miss M. Wright, flame satin, with silver rose posy. Miss J. Marsh, cherry georgette and sequin trimming. Miss Rose Norris, sea foam green taffeta, with crystal embroidery and shoulder posy. Miss Ailsa Kidd, apricot crepe de chine with shoulder posy. Miss J. Haysom, pale green satin crepe. Miss M. Taylor, powder blue silk relieved with silver. Miss M. Hedlund, mauve crepe de chine with silver relief. Miss F. Prichard, wine-coloured georgette with lace insertion and girdle of velvet. Miss Marjorie Blake, beige lace frock with blue shoulder knot. Miss A. Bates, rose crepe de chine, with silver lace. Miss M. Miller, cyclamen taffeta and silver brocade with uneven hem. Miss Irene Granger, black velvet with pink hip bow. Miss M. Wade, black satin with jade green trimming. Miss L Jones, rose pink crepe de chine with floral motifs. Miss E. Brett, japonica red georgette with silver leaves and tulle trimming. Miss G. Granger, silver tissue and powder blue silk with black shawl.

ODDFELLOWS’ BALL

HELD AT PAPAKURA The Papakura I.0.0.F. held its annual ball on Tuesday evening in the Paragon Theatre. There was a good attendance, which included visitors from Auckland, Clevedon, Pukekohe, Epsom and surrounding districts. The stage and supper tables were artistically decorated with flowers and greenery. Bros. D. Pemberton, C. Nadin, and R. Geraghty acted as masters of ceremonies. The grand march was led by D.D.G.M. Bro. D. H. Pemberton. Excellent music was provided by Phil Hardman’s Orchestra. Supper was provided by the sisters of the Elim Rebekah Lodge. Among those present were:Mrs. A. Johnstone, pearl grey crepe de chine. Mrs. W. H. Taylor, powder blue georgette, and tangerine shawl. Mrs. J. Barker, apricot crepe de chine. Mrs. Jephson, frock of ivory crepe faille. Mrs. E. E. Barnes, navy crepe de chine, with lace overdress. Miss Petherbridge, apple green crepe de chine. Miss M. Cossey, embossed marocain frock. Miss I. Wells, kingfisher blue and silver, lace overdress. Miss E. Guillard, emerald green crepe de chine, and silver relief. . Miss D. Ashby, blue crepe de chine, with silver motifs. Miss Alice Cossey, opal shot silk taf-feta frock. Miss Mavis Clarke, royal blue satin, and gold embroidery. Miss Rollings, saxe blue silk crepe frock. Miss M. Ludwig, apricot crepe de chine, shawl to tone. Miss J. Hollis, pompadour pink georgette, and silver. Miss Janet Milne, jade ring velvet with shaded trimmings. Miss V. Petherbridge, apple green crepe de chine. Miss M. Wellwood Clarke, blue lame, and spanish shawl. Miss Zoe Walton, blush pink swiss organdie. Miss R. Dryland, almond green georgette, stencilled in floral design. Miss N. Pemberton, apricot crepe de chine. Miss G. Paton, black crepe de chine and silk lace. Miss E. Denness, orchid mauve georgette and silver lace. Miss M. Gill, shot taffeta frock. Miss I. Turner, rose taffeta, and shawl to tone. Miss May Clarke, green crepe de chine, and cream shawl. Miss Stella Andre, black satin, with carmine velvet. Miss L. Turner, blue georgette and silver relief.

OPERATIC SOCIETY HOLDS BRIGHT SOCIAL EVENING

SECRETARY WELCOMED BACK The secretary of the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, Mr. H. Goldie, who has been abroad, was welcomed home last evening at the enjoyable social held by members of the society in the hall in Grafton Road. The society’s new orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Percy Richards, made its first appearance, delighting the members and their friends with its playing of the musical score of “The Belle of New York.” One of the duets was sung during the evening by Mrs. Eva Simson and Mr. Ernest Snell, and Mrs. A. Simmers and Mr. R. Fenwick gave another number. The housemaids’ chorus was sung in costume by the girls. Among those present were: Mrs. W. Carson, wearing a frock of silver lace brightened by a rose-coloured shoulder posy. Mrs. Simson, frock of mignonette green georgette. Mrs. Richards, flower patterned frock of georgette in dark tones. Mrs. C. Tucker, ivory frock of satin crepe. Mrs. Crosher, beaded frock of poinsettia red georgette. Mrs. Snell, black frock of satin crepe. Mrs. Nicholson, frock of tanferine and gold brocaded tissue. Mrs. V. Hunt, pompadour rose frock of satin carreau. Mrs. J. Jackson, embossed frock of black chenille georgette. Mrs. Sawers, figured frock of oriental tissue. Mrs. A. Simmers, silver sequined frock of absinthe green ninon. Mrs. Pawson, chenille embossed georgette frock. Mrs. Nixon, black georgette frock. Mrs. Milne Hovey, black frock of crepe de chine. Miss Ethel Rae, embossed frock of wallflower shaded georgette. Miss K. Ince, brocaded frock of lavender taffeta. Miss Irene Tanner, frock of ivory lace mounted on blush rose satin.. Miss Nell Batey, period frock of black taffeta. Miss Dorothy Knok, periwinkle frock of chiffon and ivory lace. Miss G. Fowler, frock of black satin and georgette. Miss Owen, finely pleated frock of lotus rose georgette. Miss Norene Bennett, black frock of georgette, with cerise velvet relief. Miss Peggy Cutting, opal blue taffeta frock, with tulle skirt. Miss Dene Plummer, frock of bouffant black taffeta. Miss Bernice Molly, black frock of chantilly lace. Miss Bowes, frock of draped black georgette. Miss Audrey Perry, chartreuse green frock of taffeta. Miss Shatz, frock of delphinium blue georgette. Miss Stella Thompson, black frock of mechlin lace. Miss Edna Cammell, frock of lotus rose georgette. Miss M. Craig, cerise frock of chiffon. Miss M. Fenwick, black ring velvet. Miss Abdullah, black crepe de chine. Miss Coppins, bottle green chiffon velvet. Miss O. Kent, apricot chiffon beaded in silver. Miss D’Authreau, turquoise blue georgette and silver lace. Miss Taylor, frock o£ almond green chiffon. Miss Roma D’Authreau, gold lame corsage and skirt of red georgette. Miss Molly Overton, ivory panne velvet. Miss Taylor, leaf green chiffon. Miss Bdgnall, Persian red georgette and diamante . Miss Underwood, cream lace and powder blue shawl. Miss G. Ryan, apricot georgette with hem of siver lace. Miss Musker, black crepe de chine and apricot shawl. Miss W. Crosher, larkspur blue taffeta. Mrs. D. McGregor, flame georgette, embroidered with silver beads. Miss R. McGregor, ivory frilled georgette. Miss M. Young, black floral georgette. Miss Gwen Chalmers, jade green georgette. Miss Foreman, almond green-shaded georgette. Miss Jean Deigliton, shell pink frock of taffeta. Miss Eva Stares, opal sequinned frock of ninon. Miss D. A’Duthreau, hyacinth blue georgette frock. Miss N. Lingard, navy blue frock of georgette. Miss Gladys Fowler, ring velvet and chantilly lace. Miss A. Knight, blue with crystal embroideries. Miss M. Green, geranium pink brocade. Miss B. Poult, black with crystal embroideries. Miss D. Taylor, hand-embroidered georgette. Miss M. Fenwick, frock of black ring velvet.

White-Clad Brides In Satin and Lace

Maids in Colourful Gowns - EMMERSON—COLLINGS A very pretty wedding of interest to Auckland residents was celebrated at the Clarence Road Methodist Church, Christchurch, on November 14, when Dorothy, only daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Arthur Collings, of Herne Bay, Auckland, was the bride of Joseph Henry, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Emmerson, of Riccarton, Christchurch. The Rev. W. Baumber performed the ceremony, and bridal music was played by Miss Jackson. Friends of the bride were responsible for the artistic decorations of flowers and greenery. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Owen Collings, of Wellington, wore a charming frock of ivory crepe de chine, fashioned on simple lines with long sleeves inset with silver lace. The skirt was bordered with a vandyked hem of silver lace, and a posy of silver flowers was worn at the waist. Her beautifully embroidered veil was arranged with a spray of orange blossoms, and cream roses and lilies of the valley composed her fragrant bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Lilian Brown, of Kelston, Auckland, wore a dainty frock of rose taffeta made with sleeveless, tight-fitting bodice, and a tiered skirt. Gold shoes and headdress completed her ensemble, and she carried a bouquet of rose-tinted flowers. Mr. A. E. Barwell was best man. As the bride left the church she was presented by little Norma Godfrey with a silver horse-shoe. Many friends were later entertained at the reception held in the Church Hall, where the decorations were of roses and greenery. They were received by Mrs. T. Emmerson, who wore a smart frock of black crepe de chine and lace, black satin coat, and black hat with touches of pink. Her bouquet was of pink blooms. She was assisted by Mrs. A. E. Barwell, who chose a becoming model frock of pink and white, and a beige crinoline hat. The bride’s distinctive travelling frock was of rose beige crepella, and with it she wore a dainty ribbon hat to tone. RHODES—SEMMENS A very pretty wedding took place at Taneatua last week, when Isabel, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Semmens, of Taneatua, was married to Bertram, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Rhodes, of Whitianga. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Smiers at St. John’s Church. The bride's frock was of ivory taffeta and georgette, relieved with silver lace and silver leaves. Miss Eileen Semmens, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid and wore a pale pink crepe de chine frock with pink veil and headdress. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried shower bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Alan Dye, of Kaukapakapa. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, and the wedding march was played by Mrs. Varley. After the ceremony about 70 guests were entertained in the Taneatua Hall. A feature of the breakfast was a beautiful three-tier wedding cake, presented by the bride's aunt, Mrs. J. Roache, of Tuakau. Among the guests were Mrs. J. Furey (Auckland), Mrs. J. Roache (Tuakau), aunts of the bride; and Mrs. R. Old (Te Awamutu). Before the wedding Miss Semmens was the guest of honour at a number of functions. Mrs. C. Rogers held an afternoon at her home, when the guest of honour was presented with a crystal jug and glasses on behalf of the congregation of St. John's Church. Taneatua, of which she was organist. Mrs. A. Peebles and the Misses Peebles entertained Miss Semmens and a number of friends at a gift afternoon. A very pleasant time was spent and the bride-elect received some very useful gifts. The Taneatua Tennis Club held a social and dance in the Taneatua Hall, at which Miss Semmens was the recipient of a great number of useful and valuable presents.

NEUMEGEN—CLARKE An attractive gown of ivory georgette through which showed rosily a pink satin foundation was chosen yesterday for her wedding by Rita, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Clarke, of Shelly Beach Road, Herne Bay, when she was married at her parents’ home to Eric, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Neumegen, of Park Avenue, Grafton. The Rev. A. Mitchell, of St. John’s Methodist Church, Ponsonby, conducted the service and the bride’s father gave her away. Mr. Cecil Bowler acted as best man. A dainty petalled hem of georgette, ] falling in gracefully uneven lines, gave added charm to the bridal gown, which was further enhanced by a bouffant bow of tulle caught with a rhinestone buckle at the waistline. Old Limerick lace of exquisite weaving was worn for her veil and train and was held in place with a swathed bandeau of rosecoloured satin and orange blossoms. White flowers, with just a hint of pink, appeared in the bride’s bouquet. Miss Betty Allsop, of Hamilton, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of peachbloom taffeta with a wide collar and tiered side panels of peach tulle, and silver lace medallions on the skirt. Her head-dress was of peachtinted tulle finished with a band of pink velvet flowers and she carried a bouquet of autumn shaded flowers. LETFORD—HUTCHISON Isabel, the younger daughter of Mrs. Hutchison and the late Mr. W. E. Hutchison, of Bassett Road, Remuera, was a daintily-dressed bride yesterday afternoon when, at the Remuera Methodist Church, she was married by the Rev. H. Ryan to Francis Alfred, the elder son of Mrs. Letford and the late Mr. Letford, of Suva, Fiji. Mr. W. M Hutchison gave his sister away and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Charles Letford as best man. Sheer ivory satin, draped in effective fashion with gossamer ninon to form paniers, was used for the bridal gown, and was made with a long appearance. The corsage was encrusted with silver beading in fern designs and a knot of orange blossom was worn on one shoullder. The bride's veil of embroidered tulle was caught round the head with clusters of orange blossom and she carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Miss Kathleen Leighton, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a frock of crocus mauve georgette with a deep hem of small taffeta petals outlined with mauve silk embroidery. Her mauve tulle head-dress was finished with small pink rosebuds and she carried a shower bouquet of pink and mauve flowers.