IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 565, 18 January 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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At the Albert is Miss M. Stephenson, of Russell, Mr. and Mrs. P. Castles, of Wellington, are in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ogden, of Victoria, are at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Leeds, of New York, are guests at the Hotel Cargen. Miss Audrey Walton leaves by the Marama to-day for a visit to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Tulloc.h-Yule, of Dunedin, are staying at the Central Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. P. McGregor, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips-Turner have returned to Petone from a visit to Auckland. * * * Mrs. H. R. Burrett leaves by the Marama to-day for a holiday in the Blue Mountains, Australia. « * * Mrs. E. K. Barker, Ponsonbv, has gone to Rotorua and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Schouller. * * * Misses Beryl and Olwen Kent have returned to their home in Epsom, after a visit to Marton and Wellington. Mrs. J. M. Goodfellow leaves Auckland on February 1 for the Malay States, where she will spend a long holiday. Miss Mavis Knox, of Christchurch, arrived in Auckland this morning and leaves by the Marama to-day for Sydney. Mrs. H. Kissling, Auckland, is. staying with her sister, Mrs. C. S. Verity, Craigmore Downs, Cave, . South Canterbury. * * * Sir Ernest and Lady Clark and Sir Hugo and Lady Hirst, of London, have returned to the Grand Hotel after a visit to Rotorua. v * * Mrs. Mitford has returned to Wellington from Auckland, where she saw her son,. Dr.. B. Mitford, off by the Port Wellington for London. Mr. and Mrs. E. Donovan, of Invercargill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen and Miss M. Reid, of Dargaville, are staying at the Star Hotel. * * * Mrs. W. McConochie and family and Miss E. Mackay, Kempsey, New South Wales; Mrs. Eldred, Wellington; and Mrs. Henry, Dannevirke, are among the guests at Fernleigh, Symonds Street. Mrs. Murdock and Miss Imelda Murdock, accompanied by Mr. Noel Lambert and Miss Madge Handing, of Mount Eden, have gone on a motoring tour to Rotorua, Taupo and WairakeL Staying at the Grand are Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Johnson, of San Francisco; Mrs. M. Harris, of Adelaide; Mrs. L. Saber, of Melbourne; Miss M. Armstrong, of Sydney; Miss K. Mosley, of Victoria; Miss L. Fouard, of Victoria; and Miss E. Cox, of Melbourne.

NURSE FAREWELLED

MISSIONARY WORK IN SOLOMONS Nurse Stewart, of Te Aroha, who is leaving in February to do medical missionary work in the Western Solomons, was given a social afternoon at the Y.W.C.A. Hostel yesterday by the members of the Auckland Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary. The room was'decorated with graceful palms in the corners and masses of blue hydrangea and gold and white daisies adorned the tables. Mrs. Dellow, honorary president of the A.M.W.M.A., made the presentation of a wallet of sovereigns to Nurse Stewart. In reply, Nurse Stewart thanked them for their kindness and referred to her early training as a nurse and her ambition to be a missionary. The Rev. B. le C. Binet and Mrs. Binet, who nav« been engaged in missionary work on Chojseul Island for 12 years, and who are now on furlough, were also present. The Rev. Binet described the work Nurse Stewart would be doing, and said she was going to help Dr. Clifford James, the most recent medical missionary on the island. Both he and Mrs. Binet wished Nurse Stewart every success in the new work she was going to. Short speeches were also made by Mrs. H. Wood and by the Rev. W. A. Sinclair, general secretary of the Methodist Church Foreign Missions. Afternoon tea was served and items were given by the following: Songs by Mrs. Harold King, Mrs. Kersey, Mrs. Rattray; pianoforte solo by Miss Benton and recitations by Miss Clark.

A RECENT BRIDE

SWANN—WILKINSON Francis Xavier Church, Whangarei, was the scene of a very pretty wedding recently, when Miss Laura Wilkinson, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilkinson, of Kamo, was married to Mr. James D. Swan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swann, of Kamo. The Rev. Father Campbell performed the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, made a very charming picture. She wore a frock of white Chantilly lace. Her veil, which was of silk net, was gathered round the head with sprays of orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of white flowers. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Millie Wilkinson, Auckland, sister of the bride, who wore an old world frock of mauve taffeta with silk net frills and a picture hat to tone. Miss Naomi Swann, sister of the bridegroom, also wore a period frock of peach taffeta with silk net frills and a hat to match. Both bridesmaids carried shower bouquets of mauve and pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Gus Walsh, of Te Aroha, as- best man, and Mr. Noel Wilkinson, Kamo, brother of the bride, as groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the Marble Bar, Whangarei. Mrs. Wilkinson received the large number of guests in a mauve frock and a black bengaline coat with a black hat. Mrs. E. Swann, mother of the bridegroom, was in fawn crepe de chine with a flared skirt of lace and a hat to tone. She carried a shower bouquet of mauve flowers.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

HENDERSON BRANCH The members of the Henderson Women's Institute held their annual picnic in the Henderson Domain recently. As the Te Atatu and Swanson institutes had been invited to join Henderson for the afternoon, there was quite a large gathering on the grounds at 3 o’clock. Competitions were entered into with great zest, providing much amusement, especially among the children, who thoroughly . enjoyed the afternoon. Madame Tilma, in a tent in a shady spot, spent the afternoon giving character sketches. Hot water being provided on the grounds, afternoon tea under the trees brought to a close a very pleasant afternoon.

FAREWELL EVENING

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cottier were the guests of honour at a farewell social, organised by Mrs. J. P. Carver and Miss Cranston, in St. John’s Hail, Ohakune, recently. Two competitions caused much amusement, the winners being Mrs. J. P. Cottier and Miss E. Hist. Musical items by Miss Iris Trim and Mrs. Cottier, and dramatic recitations by Miss Pullen, of Dunedin, were given, and an exhibition of the Yale Blues by Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon. Miss Maureen Carver gave two dances. The programme also included a playlet, in which the parts were taken by the Misses Cranston, E. List and R Pearce.

During the evening his Worship the Mayor, Mr. G. J. Goldfinch, on behalf of all present, wished Mr. and Mrs. Cottier every success and happiness in their new home and asked Mrs. Cottier to accept a small souvenir of the evening in the shape of two crystal sugar and cream bowls. Music for dancing was played by Miss P. Foster and Miss R. Pearce.

INSTITUTE PICNICS

WOMEN’S OUTINGS The residence of Mrs. J. T. Merrv was the scene of a garden party held by the Opotiki Institute recently. An “advertisement” competition organised by Mrs. Fox was won by Mrs. Pennell. After afternoon tea had been served by the hostesses. Mesdaraes Ferguson. Larmer, Forbes, Thompson, Hamby, Payne, and Miss Neilson. another competition, dealing with “trees,” arranged by Mrs. Main, was organised and won by Miss C. Ferguson. A "bring and buy” stall, held in the summer house, which had been decorated by Miss Letty Parkinson, did good business, and was in charge oC Mesdames Shore, Kirkbride Hughes, Absolum, and Miss Lambert! A vote of thanks to Mrs. Merry for the use of her garden brought the afternoon to a close. The next meeting of the institute will take place early next month. The members of the Henderson j Women’s Institute held their annual ! Picnic recently in the Henderson j Domain. There was a good attendance, including many children, members of the Te Atatn and Swanson Institute having been invited to join in the outing. Many competitions were held, and Madame Zilma, with her interesting character sketches, attracted many curious folk. Paris boasts that it has the tiniest restaurant in the world. It is called the Petit Restaurant, situated in thti Rue Hippoiyte Ledas, and seats five persons, who are accommodated at one table. In spite of the increasing popularity, the proprietor refuses to enlarge the premises.