IN TOWN AND OUT SOCIAL NEWS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 600, 28 February 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES Mrs. T. L. Mills, of Feilding, is a visitor to Auckland. • * * * S: Mrs. Stubbs, of Auckland, is visit- c ins Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. G. Fear, of Wanganui, are visiting Auckia B •• Mrs. F. Gordon. of Hamilton, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Chappell, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Tennant, of Grangemouth, Scotland, are staying at the Royal Hotel. * * * Mrs. Raymond Dickerman and Miss Firth, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Hr. Bruce Mackenzie and Mrs. Mackenzie have returned to Auckland from the medical conference. * * * Mrs. James Cadden, of Sydney, who has been in Auckland, has left for Wellington and the South Island. * * * Miss Mavis Walker, of Sydney, is spending an extended holiday with her parents in Onewa Road, Birkenhead. Mrs. A. Grayson and Mrs. R. C. Holmes of Auckland, and Mrs. H. Twigg, of Te Puke, are at Hamilton. Mrs. George Walker will leave Takapuna this week to stay with Mrs. T. W. Irwin, in Ponsonby, before leaving by the Marama on March 15 for Sydney, en route to England. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Elliott, of Masterton; Mr. and Mrs. G. Russell, of Wellington; and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Couper, of Havelock Xorth, are among the guests at the Central Hotel. Miss Mary Winifred Harper, daughter of Hr. and Mrs. Harper, of Suva, and a student of the Suva Girls’ Grammar School, secured sixth place in the New Zealand Public Service Examination, in which 1,100 students competed. She also has the great honour of being the first girl on the list. _ NEW COLLEGE OPENED METHODIST THEOLOGIANS Yesterday afternoon a large number of Auckland ministers and their wives were present at the opening and dedication of the new Methodist Theological College, which was formally opened by Mrs. A. C. Caughey. Brief speeches were made by members of the college staff and the visitors were shown over the attractively designed and furnished building. Among those present were: Mrs. A. C. Caughey, Mrs. C. H. Laws, Mrs. H. R. Bewsbury, Mrs. J. F. Goldie, Mrs. H. Ranston, Mrs. G. T. Marshall, Mrs. T. G. Brooke, Mrs. T. R. Richards (Xew Plymouth), Mrs. A. B. Chappell, Mrs. C. H. Olds (Hutt), Mrs. E. O. Blamires (Masterton), Mrs. C. Griffin, Mrs. S. Griffith, Mrs. M.arsden Caughey, Mrs. H. Forsyth, Mrs. Caughey Smith, Mrs. Rennie, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Jones, Mrs. Sinclair, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Hansen, senr., Mrs. Marshall, Miss Kent, Miss Hansen, Mrs. Belshaw. CARD PARTY Mr. and. Mrs. Fred Anderson, of Grey Lynn, entertained a number of friends at a progressive 500 flag evening on Saturday last. The card room was decorated in shades of tangerine and the supper room in pale blue, pink and mauve colourings. Mrs. Anderson received her guests in nattier blue and beige georgette. Among the guests were: Mrs. Joseph Raynes, black silk with beige relief. Mrs. Ramson, champagne georgette and lace. Mrs. Cyril Tudeliope, lilac georgette and lilac and gold lace. Miss X. Farr, floral green crepe de chine. Mrs. Percy Tudehope, floral georgette, relieved with cyclamen. Mrs. L. Lynch, cinnamon silk marocain. Miss Ramson, white georgette, crys-tal-beaded. Miss Bennetc, beech-brown chiffon velvet. Miss Eddowes, pale pink and gold georgette. The prize-winners were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raynes and Mr. J. Ramson. CLEVDON DANCE CLUB The Clevdon Dance Club held the opening night of its season in the Hominion Hall on Tuesday evening. The hall and lounge were prettily decorated and a Dig crowd of dancers thoroughly enjoyed the music provided by Bendall’s Collegians. Novelties were distributed by the club and prizes were awarded the winners of the roulette dance. Miss Johnson and Mr. F. Gustafson. Among those present were: Miss H. Preston, black beaded georgette. i Miss I. Davison, white crepe de chine with coral taffeta bow. Miss D. Mumford, apricot french embroidered voile, with satin sash, I Miss E. Minus, pale blue crepe de chine, ; with uneven hem. Miss H. L'rwin, black taffeta, trimmed with cream lace. Miss M. Brebner, opal blue crepe de chine, silver trimmings. Miss 11. Onyon, pink taffeta. Miss X. "Wallace, flame georgette. Miss Webber, beige crepe de chine, trimmed with lace. Miss H. Smith, ligured georgette, with posy to match. Miss Wharton, apricot brocade, with spangle trimming. Miss M. Page, black satin silk, with net over-dress. ._ . . . Miss M. Baxter, ciel blue crepe de chine, with velvet flowers. Miss D. McShane, salmon pink georgette, with velvet flowers. . . „ 4 Miss X. Bow, sliver lame, with taffeta E. C. Craddock, hyacinth blue tU Miss’ J. Maingay, blue crepe de chine, relieved with pink flowers. Miss N. B. Ashman, flame georgette, and silver lame. Miss M. McMahon, powder blue crepe de" chine, and gold lace. ... Miss P. Phillips, green georgette, with silver flouncing. Miss Chalmers, peach \eßet. with rhinestone trimming. Miss F. Homan, blue crepe de chine, and tinsel flowers. Miss L. Owens, silver bodice, with tulle °M?ss E. W. Herdson, blue tulle, with silver and pink Spanish shawl. Miss Sayers, black satin, with red relief. .Miss M Booth, lemon yellow rayon frock. Miss M. Farrell, mauve crepe de chine. Miss I). Welby. white crepe de chine. Mrs. J. Kiger, black satin, with fringe from waist.

GOLDEN WEDDING NORTHCOTE COUPLE CELEBRATE Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Brunton, of Queen Street, Xorthcote, completed 50 years of married life to-day. They were married in Hunoon, Argyllshire, Scotland, where Mr

Brunton carried on his occupation as plumber. They came to New Zealand in the s.s. Turakina, landing at Wellington 20 years ago. They came to Auckland, and settled at Xorthcote. The family consisted of six children. There are now 19 grandchildren and one great-grand-child living. Two of Mr. Brunton* s sons left Xew Zealand with the 23rd and 24th Reinforcements during the Great War. One, who attained the rank of sergeant, was severely wounded. Mr. Brunton retired a few years ago. The golden wedding celebration will not take place till Saturday. Xumerous telegrams and congratulaions have been received by both Mr. and Mrs. Brunton from all parts of the Xorth, where most of their family is engaged in farming. AT DIXIELAND CARNIVAL EVENING Bixieland was delightfully decked out in a new and charming guise last evening, when a carnival dance was held. Subtly shaded lighting effects and great bowls of taWny lilies and palms added to the decorative effect. During: the evening a hula-hula was danced by Miss Folole Lilliokalani, and an agile Black Bottom by Mr. Clyde Howley. Later, both these clever dancers were seen in a graceful exhibition of the tango. Among those present were: Miss Norma McCulloch, turquoise blue ninon, with uneven hem. Miss Hutchings, black embossed georgette, and Spanish shawl. Miss M. Mitclielson, coral satin, with diamante. Miss Kitty Horsley, eau de nil georgette, with frilled skirt. Miss Heston, rose pink georgette, with oriental embroidery. Miss M. Mclntyre, sea green crepe de chine, with irridescent sequins. Miss Goyder, petunia georgette over gold lace. Miss D. Heston, mauve georgette, with crystal beading. Mrs. Taylor, moonlight blue taffeta and silver lace. Miss F. Unice Bissel, frock of floral chiffon. Miss Gwen Richardson, floral georgette frock. Miss Vee Munro, sequinned frock of georgette. Miss PT White, flame satin crepe frock. Mrs. Harry Parker (Sydney), delphinium blue net frock. Mrs. Barbara Finch (Xew York), black lace frock. Miss Rua Wintle, primrose satin crepe frock. Miss R. Perkin, wild rose panne velvet and diamante. Miss F. Batchelor, geranium pink satin. Miss M. Hope Johnstone, pale green taffeta, with net trimmings. Miss Ida Cole, pink net, with rosette of pink dahlias. Miss Joan Robertson, flame ninon frock. Mrs. M. Gould, gold net over pink georgette. Miss A. Edwards, pink georgette and taffeta. Miss Turner, japonica pink georgette frock. Miss A. Leaning, period frock of nile green, frilled taffeta. Miss M. Merson, shaded cyclamen, georgette frock. Miss Archer (Hamilton), cream georgette and tulle, with uneven hem.

Femininity Will Dominate Spring F ashions Severe Lilies Give Way, \ Principally to Flounces WHAT PARIS DECREES (Australian and A'.Z. Press Association) (United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) j LOXHOX, Wednesday. | Femininity will dominate the spring j and summer fashions. According to the latest Paris decree, severe lines are to surrender to flounces, godets, and panels, especially flounces. These will be either narrow and closely gathered, or wide-pleated, and cut on the cross in order to give a flare. Many sleeves will also be frilled, especially above the elbow. There is also to be a revival of lace and beautifully embroidered materials inspired by the intricate designs of old Persian fabrics and antique Chinese materials. Among the designs are floral motifs, or quaint figures scattered on delicately shaded silk. Some of the most charming of the season’s frocks are made of crepe de chine and crepe georgette. Thus the embroidered waistline is raised from the normal position for day wear, and lowered two inches from this level for evening gowns, which are decidedly longer. One firm is showing dresses which just miss the floor. Another is featuring gowns short in front, with long sides ancl backs. The former firm is using much mousseline do soie decorated with a wealth of frills and flounces in evening dresses. It is also showing tulle frocks with plain tight-fitting bodices and very wide skirts trimmed to suggest panniers, with a decolletage high in front and low at the back. Steel and smoke grey are the most favourite shades for stockings, on which the openwork clocks are growing more decorative. Lace motifs are woven in evening stockings.. Hats show more brim and trimming, the latter sometimes consisting of I bunches of flowers, notably camellias and gardenias. CAPTAIN KIDD’S PARTY ! REVELS ON PIRATE SHIPPE Ye Pirate Shippe at Milford was crowded last evening, when a particularly gay time was spent, with a jolly Captain Kidd acting as host. Xoveltv dances were given by Miss Wilma Lockwood, and Captain Kidd sang several rollicking songs. At 11 o'clock the gallant captain pried open his treasure chest, and presented favours to the feminine guests. Among those present were:

Mrs. Percy Free, Mrs. Bryce Hart, Mrs. Tysoe, Mrs. Tracey. Mrs. Lou Marquet, Mrs. J. G. McLean, Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. Warbrick. Miss E. Barton, Miss O. Buchanan, Miss J. Buchanan, Miss A. Stronach/ Mrs. G. Sampson, Mrs. C. Crosher, Mrs. C. F. Edmonds, Mrs. .Davidson, Mrs. D. Jackson, Mrs. I. Maxwell, Mrs. K. McFarnall, Mrs. R. Purcell, Mrs. Stead, Mrs. P. B. Ross, Mrs. C. Williamson, Mrs. R. Willis, Mrs. A. Neville, Miss Moya Goldwater, Miss R. Cornaga, Miss Beech Hardie-Xeil, Miss Pat Martin (Gisborne), Miss Helen O’Connor, Miss Janet Clarkson, Miss Helen Montague, Miss Eleanor Millar, Miss Kathryn Cullinane (Tangiwai station), Miss K. O'Connor, Miss Hooper, Miss Clegg, Nil’s. Anderson, Mrs. Blakey, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. V. Dunne, Miss G. Fox, Miss E. Fox, Miss P. Donovan, Miss P. Peet, Miss Clegg, Mrs. A. Howden, Mrs. C. Long, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. E. Lyll, Miss G. Lyll. Miss G. Warren, Miss X. Power, Miss E. Blakey, Miss R. Wake, Miss Caley, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. D. Steel. Miss P. Hewlett, Mrs. B. Webber, Mrs. J. Webb. Mrs. J. Marsey, Nil’s. C. J. Green. Ntrs. S. A. Smith, Miss B. Barry, Miss S. Xettleton, Miss H. Stevenson, Miss E. Hamming. Miss M. McMaster. Miss F. Pitchet, Nliss Brooks, Miss Iv. Esser, Nliss B. Heart, Miss A. Keys, Miss M. White, Miss McHutchens, Nliss W. Spate, Miss Ormiston, Miss G. Latimer, Mrs. I. Esam, Miss E. Green, Miss I. Adean.

ONEHUNGA RECHABITES FANCY DRESS DISPLAY An “All Nations’ fancy dress display by the juveniles of the Band of Promise Rechabites was given in the Friendly Societies’ Hall, Grey Street, Onehunga, last evening, about 34 nations being represented. Sister Sewell (Chinese lady) and Bro. D. Vazey (Uncle Sam) were awarded first prizes. Bro. W. J. Jordan, M.P., Bro. R. Thomas, of Xapier, and Mrs. Fletcher acted as judges. Bro. Jordan presented prizes to Bro. Neil Hall, Sister N. German and Sister Jean Gow for having introduced the greatest number of new members during 1928, after which he gave an interesting address on his travels abroad. Bro. R. Wilson, D.S.G.T.. and Bro. Mayall also addressed the large gathering on the work and objects of the order. The different chairs were occupied by Sister NT. Shand, C.R., Sister J. Parkinson, D.R., Sister M. Campling, secretary: Bro. J. Potter, Levite, and Bro. H. Hall, Guard. The programme concluded with several musical and other items by the juveniles.

WATER-PROOFING A DAMP FLOOR I£ your kitchen floor is damp and the moisture seriously affects the floor-covering, coat the wood, stone, or concrete surface with a solution composed of three-quarters of a pound of castile soap dissolved in one gallon of boiling water. While the liquid is hot apply it to the floor with a whitewash brush, and leave for 24 hours to dry. Now prepare a further solution by dissolving half a pound of alum in two gallons of boiling water, and apply this also to the floor. Leave the whole to dry for about 48 hours. The soap and alum form a coat that is insoluble in water, and this unites with the material in the floor, filling all the crevices and making a thoroughly waterproof surface. If the underside of the floor-cover-ing is already affected by damp and shows signs of rot, the deterioration should be checked immediately. Collect a week’s left-over tea in a pail, pour over it a quart of boiling water, and leave for one hour. Strain

the tea through a piece of old muslin, or fine sieve, add four ounces of alum to the liquid, and stir until dissolved. The liquor should now be applied to tile underside of the linoleum by means of a whitewash brush, and left to dry for 4S hours. As the tannin in the tea unites with the alum, the two form a protective coat for the floorcovering. preserving it and enabling it to withstand hard wear.

AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Ivy Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell, Himu Street, New Lynn, to William Walter Edgerley, of New Lynn. WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. J. MacKinnon has returned to Hamilton after a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. W. Griffin entertained about 200 guests at their home at Newstead on Saturday evening to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter Jessie. A very jolly time was spent in music, singing and dancing. Miss Griffin received many presents, including one gift presented by Mr. S. Lye, from the Hamilton branch of the United Party. » * w GIFT EVENING Mr. and Mrs. Houghton, of Orini Road, gave a party recently for Miss Stevenson, who is shortly to be married. The lawn, with its bright streamers and Chinese lanterns, was utilised for dancing, music being supplied by the Maori Orchestra. Miss Betty Gibson recited and little Miss Hatton sang, and all present had a most enjoyable time. After supper Miss Stevenson was asked to accept the many gifts that had been brought her by friends. Her fiance, Mr. Frank Denham, thanked all for their kindness and good wishes * * * AFTERNOON PARTY AT N G ARU AW AH IA Mrs. McKeown gave a delightful afternoon party at her home, “Havelock,” in Ngaruawahia for her guest. Miss Birch, of Auckland. The guests played Bridge and clock golf, the prizewinners being Mrs. Feeney and Mrs. Isdale. Mrs. McKeown was wearing a pretty frock of cyclamen embossed georgette. Miss Birch was in rose embroidered crepe de chine. Others present were: Mrs. Saulbrey, Mrs. Isdale, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Joy, Mrs. Feeney, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Pharo. Mrs. McGruer, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. J. Kavanagh and Miss Andrews (Te Kuiti). * * * MORRINSVILLE PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Arnst, of Tahuna Road. Morrinsville, gave a very enjoyable moonlight party when they entertained the members of the Knox Tennis Club and their friends. Games, competitions and music were enjoyed in the dining room, musical items being given by Mrs. Barford, Miss G. Allen, Miss N. Bremner, Miss McLaclilan and Mr. Hartley. Among the guests were: Mrs. W. Morrice, Mrs. H. J. Barford. Mrs. Young, Mrs. W. Hartley. Mrs. W. AY. Fulton, Airs. AV. AlcLachlan, Misses K. Aleek, E. Faucett. D. Dyke, G. Lawrence, L. Fletcher (Tauranga), G. Meek, R. Irwin, AI. Dukes (Auckland), R. AlcLachlan, E. Dunn, D. Bright and G. Bright. SCHOOL SAVIAIMING SPORTS On Tuesday afternoon the girls of the Hamilton Technical School held very successful swimming sports in the Alunicipal Baths. The weather was ideal and the swimming good. Airs. AV. Fraser and Aliss AI. Noble received the guests. Among those present were - Alesdames Sims, Turner, AV. A. Hayward, Fisher, Foster, Clevely, Salisbury, Andrews, R. English, AV. A Gosling, C. Smith, Elmore. ATcDonald, Robertson. Lewis, Tuck. Ilobbs, A. Tavlor, Goodwin, Gibson, Handlev, R. .M^'son. AI. Darnbraught, Clerk. AVright. t\ N. Pemberton, Finlayson, Church, Pilkington, Richardson, Pethybridge Garett, Treloar, Kendalls, Gifford G Primrose. Alisses E. AVright, O.’ O. Somers, AV. Finlayson. E. Turner, E. Buck, Lovelock. Blackler, Lewes Holmes, Barlow. Pemberthy’ j Foster. Griffiths, F. Treloar. A’ Bliss’ i Carpenter, R. Clark, Braggins, L. Dun- | ford, B. Burgess.

THE AMATEUR DRESSMAKER THAT TELL-TALE HEM! In these days of simple and beauti-fully-cut paper patterns, no home-made frock need proclaim its unprofessional origin. Yet often, more's the pity! a dress that is well cut and finished in every other respect betrays the amateur in one significant detail, the hem. There is only one “professional” way to turn up the hem of a gown so that it will not “give away” the sempstress. And that is, actually on the person for whom it is being fashioned. After finishing the frock as far as possible, take a ruler, or a piece of cardboard, and measure up the distance from the floor to the required length. Take care to keep the measurement “true.” Next pin up the i hem all round. Tack and press, and 1 the stitching may then be accomplished with confidence of success. Slip-stitching' should be used in the : case of fairly thick material. Ultra- ! neat hemming is quite correct for ! finer textures. But on no account ! should a hem be machined. This | j spells the amateur unmistakably, and, jno matter how cleverly she has j tackled the frock in other respects, the I machined hem will give her away, j Picot edging, of course, has supei- | seded the hem, in many cases, where jthe lighter type of frock is in question, and the old idea of a heavy hem to “make it hang nicely” does not apply. To ensure an even edge to hemless gowns of the picot-edged type, fix the frock just the same before cutting, and run a tacking thread all round the material at the exact 1 length required. D.D. A NEW CHEESE DISH Grate enough dry cheese to make a good cupful; add to this a cupful of stale breadcrumbs, a pinch each of salt, pepper, mustard and cayenne; mix well and turn into a greased fireproof baking dish. Beat two eggs till light and frothy; add a cupful of creamy milk, and a dash of piquant sauce if liked; blent} thoroughly and stir into the dry ingredients. Melt three ounces of butter and pour this over the top; bake in a hot oven for "0 minutes and serve in the same dish.