IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 563, 16 January 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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-Mrs. T. W. Brodie, of Wellington, is a guest at the Hotel Cargen. ’ Mr. and Mrs. P. X. McKenzie are visitors from Wellington to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Randal and their son are Auckland visitors to Wanganui. Mrs. F. C. Duvall has returned to town after spending a few days at the Thames. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Davidson, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Miss D. Duncan, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. J. Laird, of “Balthangie,” Wa nganui. Mr. and Mrs. Aickin have returned to Wellington, after spending a holiday in Auckland. I Miss Manu Webster, of Herne Bay, j is-staying with Mrs. David Bell, Strathspey, Feilding. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder and Miss Lorna Ryder, of Auckland, are visiting friends in the Wairarapa. At the Central Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McKenzie, of London, and Mr 4 and Mrs. F. Palmer, of Waverley. j Sister K. M, Clarkin has. resigned from the position of maternity nurse on the staff of the Franklin Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. E. Duncan, of Sydney, and Miss P. Quinan and Miss J. Quinan, of Australia, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bowen, of Adelaide, Miss R. Deverill, of Gisborne, and Miss N. Hammond, of Gisborne, are at the Royal Hotel. Major Colin MacCrae and Lady Margaret MacCrae left for R.otorua this morning. It is probable that they will leave for London early in February. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Lusk, who have been staying with Mrs. Lusk’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Latimer, in Mount Eden, have returned to Palmerston North. Miss B. Nutsey lias taken up her duty as lady superintendent of the Auckland Hospital. Sister Broun, who filled the position until Miss Nutsey’s arrival, was cordially thanked for her good work by the Hospital Board yesterday.

PRESENTATION MADE TO OHAKUNE RESIDENT

St. John’s Hall, in Olmkune, was the scene of gaiety when a number of women met to bid farewell to Mrs. J. P. Cottier, who is leaving the district to take up residence in Takajta, Nelson. The hall was decorated with blue and lemon streamers, delphiniums,, and Christmas lilies. During the afternoon Mrs. Todd, on behalf of the ladies’ guild, asked Mrs. Cottier to accept a handsome gift of crystal wineglasses’ and a jug to match. She spoke of the good work Mrs. Cottier had done, not only to benefit the guild, but also for everything she had been associated with during the seven years she had lived in the district. The speaker wished the guest, every happiness and prosperity in her future life. Mrs. Cottier replied, thanking the guild and her many friends. She expressed regret at leaving Ohakune, where she had spent a very happy time. Competitions were indulged in, and musical items were rendered by Misses Trimm, Mary Campbell, Enid Clemett, and M. Branstorte. 1

BRIDGE PARTY GIVEN FOR BRIDE-TO-BE

Yesterday afternoon, at “Cumbrae,” her home in Remuera Road, Miss Evelyn Ford gave a very enjoyable bridge party in honour of Miss Anna Wynyard, of Oneliunga, whose wedding takes place soon. To. receive her guests in the prettily flower-decked rooms, Miss Ford wore a dainty frock of beige crepe marocain, with touches of pink embroidery. Miss Wynyard was wearing an attractive frock of flowered blue georgette and a wide-brimmed hat to tone. The guests included Mrs. Bremner, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. L. Munro, Mrs. H. Johnston, Mrs. Le Quesne, Miss D. Simson, Miss E. Hill, Miss H. Asser, Miss W. Plummer, Miss J. Dewing, Miss R. McGruer, Miss D. Plummer. Miss T. Simson, and Miss L. McGruer.

A RECENT BRIDE

WALLACE—LIGHTBAND The wedding took place at St, John's Anglican Church, Ohakune, of Kenneth Alexander, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. AVilliam Wallace of Parnell, Auckland, to Phyllis Muriel, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Lightband, of Ohakune. The church had been beautifully decorated with pink and white flowers by friends of the bride. The Rev. J. H. Datson performed the ceremony and Miss P. Foster presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely frock of pink French crepe de chine, trimmed with accordeon-pleated frills, and a large picture hat of pink, trimmed with velvet flowers. A pink tulle scarf caught with orange blossom completed a delightful toilette. Pier bouquet was composed of pink and white flowers. The bridesmaid, Miss Mavis Lightband, wore a charming frock of moonlight blue georgette and lace, with side draperies and long sleeves, and a picture hat of fawn straw. Mr. Hugh Dent, of Ngatea, was best man. After the wedding, Mrs. E. O. Lightband. who wore a handsome gown of navy blue and apricot crepe de chine, and a black hat trimmed with ecru lace, held a reception at the Ivosy Tea Rooms. Among the guests were Miss A. Wallace (Auckland). Mr. R. Wallace (Hamilton) and Mr. and Mrs. N. Andrews (Penrose). Later Mr. and Mrs. Wallace left by car en route for the South Island. The bride’s travelling dress was of rose biege crepe de chine trimmed with ecru lace and pin tucks. With this was worn a marocain coat of deeper shade, and a close fitting hat., in shades of brown and gold.

KITCHEN EVENING

FOR BRIDE-ELECT A kitchen evening was given to Miss A. Laming at Ohakune, in honour of her approaching marriage. The function was arranged by Mrs. C. Clemett and there was a good attendance. During the evening Mr. C. Clemett on behalf of a large circle of friends, asked Miss Laming to accept a large array of presents as a token of esteem and affection. They wished her every joy and happiness in her married life. Miss Laming thanked the gathering for the presents and also for their good wishes. iShe would never forget the many kindnesses she had enjoyed at the hands of the people of Ohakune. Musical items were given by Miss Laming. The music was supplied the Maori String Orchestra, Mr. J. McCarthy and Miss Hughes. Mr. J. Clemett acted as M.C. A spot waltz competition was won by Mr. G. Laming and Mrs. Newling and Mr. G. Laming and Miss S. Hughes also secured the Monte Carlo waltz.

I GIRL DRIVES ALONE AROUND THE WORLD IN A SMALL CAR

MISS DE HAVILAND'S TOUR

j An unusual visitor arrived in Welli ington from San Francisco on Monday, j in the person of Miss de Haviland, who > is making a tour of the world alone in | a small motor-car. Originally, when I leaving her home in England, she in- ! tended to do the trip with a friend, I Miss Mona Eley, but the latter was taken ill iri San Francisco, where both the young travellers had bad attacks jof influenza. Miss Eley was unable to continue the tour, and so returned to ; England. Asked by a Press representative what suggested the idea of a world tour in a small car to her, Miss de Haviland said that so many women had been helped by men in various undertakings, that she thought she would like to do it as a woman alone. There are so many spare parts to take along for the motor that Miss de Haviland limits her luggage to one suitcase. For crossing America she had a beret, a burberry, one evening frock, two jumpers and a suit. For underclothing she found some delightful Japanese things, which are put up in quite small silk envelopes—even a dressinggown so daintily light that it could be so carried. These were procured in London, but when at San Francisco she was able to get more of them. She plans now to send her heavier garments home and purchase summer things as required. As at one stage

of her journey she was at an elevation of 6,000 ft for approximately 1,000 miles, very warm things were needed, but as Australia follows New Zealand, and India afterwards, lighter wear will be called for. Miss de Haviland finds that driving all the while makes her eyes very weary, and glasses, she says, were not much good, as they caught a dazzle from the windscreen. Miss de Haviland’s younger brother, Hereward, represents de Haviland airplanes in Melbourne, and she will stay with him while there. Miss de Haviland left Wellington this morning for Levin, Hawera, P'eilding find Palmerston North, and will spend the night at the last-named town. On Friday she will take the route for Wanganui, Plawera and New Plymouth, going on the next day to Te Kuiti. From there she hopes to see Waitomo Caves and go on to Rotorua next Monday, arriving in Auckland on January 24. and sailing for Sydney by the Ulimaroa on January 25. Miss de Haviland hopes to get many interesting photographs of New Zealand en route, and regrets that time will not permit of her going to the South Island.

ST. MARY’S HOMES TO BENEFIT BY FAIR HELD AT WAINGARO

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Picken in Waingaro, a very successful fair was held recently to augment the funds of St. Mary’s Homes at Otali uhu. In a field beside the house a large marquee was erected and inside it stalls were arranged with various kinds of produce that met with a ready sale. The sum of £llO was realised during the day. Competitions and side shows were held and the two tennis courts were also well patronised. Two cakes for weight-guessing assisted the funds. A Christmas tree in a darkened room with a genial Father Christmas in attendance, was a source of great attraction to the children. Mr. M. Gibbs’s generosity in arranging for and conveying a band to Waingaro, was much appreciated, as also were the services of the bandsmen.