IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 611, 13 March 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Lord and Lady Hilling-don, and their daughter, the Hon. Penelope Mills, 1 who have been enjoying - an extended ; tour of the Dominion, left for Vancouver by the Aorangi yesterday en route for England. Mr. and Mrs. D. Watson, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Miss m. Wilkinson, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. * * * Mr. and Mrs. L. It. Jacobsen, of i Christchurch, are visitors to Auckland. * * * Miss Molly Harper, of Christchurch, is in Auckland for a few days. * i * s»c ** Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Oates, of Mor- i rinsville, aro guests at the Albert 1 Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stevens, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Hughes, of Bell Road. Re mu era. I Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tuke, of Taupiri, j Miss V. Rennison, of Suva, and Miss A. ; M. Hill, of Sydney, are staying at the S Central Hotel. j Mr.’ I_>. 11. Reid, of Oamaru, Miss Reid and Miss Joan Reid, arrived from j tlie South this morning and will stay ! with Mrs. A. W. Gillies at Manurewu. j * * * j Lord and Lady Liverpool, who have been touring the Domiinon, were passengers for Vancouver by the Aorangi yesterday. They are returning home to England. Mrs. F. Coles and her son, of Oakland, California, are spending a holiday in New Zealand and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Topping at Morrinsville. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Wilson, who have been spending a holiday in New Zealand. left for England via Vancouver by the Aorangi yesterday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Ivirkby Wilson, who will spend a holiday abroad. # * * Mrs. Rutherford and Miss Marion Rutherford, of Masterton, have been the guests of Mrs. W. A. Oliver, of Matangi. They are on a motor tour of the North Island, and are now spending a few days in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. IT. Fort, of Califor- ! nia, Mr, and Mrs. E. Duncan, of Sydney, Mr. and Mrs. S. Leathes, of England, Mr. and Mrs, Mattack. of Sydney, Mr. and Mrs. Souter. of Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Tallack. of London, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cliirnside. of England, are at the Grand Hotel. * * * Miss Ida Buscke, of Remuera, who has just finished her general nursing training in Dannevirke. is spending a holiday in Auckland with her parents I before taking a position on the staff of the Hamilton Hospital. She was the recipient of an attache case at a charming little presentation social given her by her colleagues in Dannevirkfe before her departure for Auckland. ORANGE BLOSSOMS REID—JOHNSON A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. Columbo Church, Grey Lynn, last evening, when Miss Annie Johnson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, of Grey Lynn, was married to Mr. Albert Reid, of Grey Lynn. The bride, who entered the church on her father’s arm, wore a frock of pale pink french crepe de chine, and carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations and asters. Miss Gladys Johnson, sister of the bride, attended her as bridesmaid, anil wore a frock of pink crepe de chine. Mr. Claude Edwards acted as best man and the Rev. Hobday officiated. TAKAPUNA MOTHERS’ LEAGUE ; For the first meeting of the year, members of the Takapuna League of Mothers assembled yesterday afternoon. Mrs. J. Bartrum, president, welcomed the new members of the committee. Mrs. Victor Mucky gave an address on character reading, and songs were given by Mrs. R. N. S. Chisholm. Mrs. Howie was accompaniste. Those present included: Mrs. J. A. Bartrum, Mrs. W. Mulligan. Mrs. Victor Macky, Mrs. |J. W. Williamson, Mrs. Stuart-Boyd, ! Mrs. Wiseman, senr., Mrs. Eric Wise- | man, Mrs. Sinclair, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. I Trafford, Mrs. R. N. C. Chisholm, Mrs. !T. Arthur. Mrs. Bryce Hart, Mrs. Hume. Mrs. Blomfield. Mrs. Gorrie, j Mrs. Reuben Watts, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Howie, Mrs. Meek. Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Hutchinson, Mrs. Randall, j Mrs. Rollo. Mrs. H. Mason, Mrs. Crow, j Mrs. Coulthard, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs L. i L. Speedy. AN ENGAGEMENT ! The engagement is announced of j Gertrude Violet, third daughter of Mrs. j V. 1.. N. Binstead and the late Mr. W. ! J. Binstead, of Remuera, Auckland, to I Victor F. L. Behm, only son of Mr. and ! Mrs. F. H. Behm, of Woodford, Essex, I England. NAVY LEAGUE CONCERT i A very enjoyable evening was spent j on Tuesday, when the Devonport subi branch of the Navy League entertained j the inmates of the Costley Home. I Among those who assisted were: ! Mesdames Gordon Brown, Cleal and Bullimore, Misses Doreen D’Autlireau, j Gladys Melville. Margery Horne, Olive Stephenson. Rita Barker, Doreen Bullimore and Lieut. Taylor. Miss Kitty Rogerson acted as accompanist. Other members of the League present were: Mrs. Cleland (president), Mes- | dames Palmer, Cleal, Melvin. Misses H. Tatton. Spraggon, A. Johnson, G. Wrigley and Wyatt.

DANCE AT PUKEKOHE J LITERARY SOCIAL CLUB A successful dance was held by the j Pukekohe Literary and Social Club in the Oddfellows’ Hall at Pukekohe. on Monday evening. There was a large attendance. Delightful music was provided by the club orchestra. Among those present were: Mrs. P. Mencher, wearing a frock of figured crepe de chine. Mrs. Reg. Hart, draped frock of sea green georgette. Miss May Smith, frock of vieux rose georgette. Miss Jessie Bowman, beaded black georgette frock. Miss Bessie Fairley, blue crepe de chine. Miss Beryl Wood, royal blue taffeta. Miss Irene Stuart, lemon crepe de chine. Miss Thelma Ryan, betty blue crepe de chine. Miss Isobel Richardson, draped frock of white georgette. Miss Winnie Newcombe, apricot crepe de chine. Miss A. Bakalich. pink crepe de chine. Miss Vera Craig, black georgette. Miss Alma Craig, black panne velvet. Miss Peggy Mclntosh, black georgette frock. Miss Bush (Tuakau), rose velvet frock inlet with tinsel brocade. Miss. Mona McXaught, period frock of tulle and satin. Miss Joyce Roulston, green georgette with draped skirt. Miss Doris Wright, apple green taffeta. Miss Pat Lyne, white georgette frock trimmed with multi-coloured flowers. Miss F. Parton, royal blue georgette. Miss M. Clarkson, apricot frilled georgette. Miss J. Ferguson, mauve georgette. Miss D. Ferguson, blue crepe de chine. Miss Mavis Peterson, jade green erepo de chine. Miss Doris Lysnar, rose embossed georgette. Miss Beryl Bowman, orange satin. Miss Gwen Pleydell, orange crepe de chine, lace relief. Miss Irene Bethell, flame crepe de chine. Miss P Bethell, alice blue crepe de chine. Miss lola Crisp, blue crepe de chine sequinned frock. Miss Olive Branch, pale green georgette. Miss Iris Hart, flame taffeta outlined with silver tissue. Miss Gwen Fulton, cherry georgette. Miss Muriel Simpson, black georgette. Miss Winnie Richardson, apricot embossed velvet. Miss Rose Beagley, pale pink georgette. Miss Alice Beagley, green figured crepe de chine. Miss Ada Scott, lemon georgette. Miss Jean McKenna, frilled frock of powder blue crepe de chine. Miss Vera Keith, black georgette. Miss Dulcie Fitness, beige georgette. ! Miss Edna Daysh, apricot georgette. Miss Alice Johns, rose beige georgette. Aliss Rewa Johns, blue panne velvet and lace frock. Miss M. Young - , period frock of nile green organdie. Miss Florence Nightingale, powder blue georgette frock. Aliss Phyllis Aitken, rose satin beaute hemmed with gold lace.

“MURDERERS' PARTY” LATEST IN MAYFAIR "I am giving a ‘Murderers’ ’ party tomorrow night. Do come along. Lots of. well-known people are coming as famous criminals.” This was the bright invitation received the other morning from a London hostess. From it one gathered that she was giving a party at which everybody was to make up to represent some notorious slayer. There was only one stipulation. The murderer must have been dead at least 25 years. The thought of seeing a famous politician blood-thh stily arrayed as Jack the Ripper appealed to the peculiar sense of humour of the guests. The butler looked as horrified as he dared, and the lounge resembled a chamber of horrors. There was a prominent actor looking like a murderous thug. He was supposed to represent Burke, one of the evil duo whose crimes horrified the country 100 years ago. Another man was got up to represent William Corder, of the murder in the Red Barn farm. Every famous murderer and murderess of the past was represented. One woman guest was removed in hysterics, and others went home and read Edgar Allan Poe for light relief. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY To celebrate the coming-of-age of Miss Audrey Perry, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Perry, Market Road, Epsom, an evening was held at Oakleigh Cabaret. Decorations in orange and black, and jazz streamers and balloons were arranged in the hall. Mr. W. R. Wood and Mr. C. Palmer proposed the toasts of the evening. Mrs. Perry wore a frock of reseda green taffeta, and Miss Perry a frock of white net over satin beaute, with a bouffant skirt trimmed with floral rosettes. The guests included: Mrs. C. A. Crosher, Mrs. L. Millar, Mrs. Joas, Airs. Skip with, Miss Freda Crosher, Miss M. Woolley, Miss Edna Smeaton. Miss W. Gillespie, Aliss Esme Woods, Aliss Polly Gribble, Miss Dorothy Boyd. Miss Lila Goodwin.

DWARFED TREES HOW TO GROW THEM EXPERIMENTS ON AN ORANGE Since dwarfed plants uecame so | popular an adjunct ill tlie home for decorative purposes, many women j hare visited the florists to acquire one j of the miniature gardens which grow j in quaint low bowls with such j delightful effect. There are, however, a number of} homes which have to go without these | little gnarled trees flanked by tiny j bridges spanning imitation streams, so to give those an opportunity of j malting the “gardens” themselves j without much expense, here is an old-fashioned way of stunting the growth of the tree. Moreover, it should be an interesting experiment for those who like to try something new and rather intriguing. Take an orange, and through a small hole cut in the peel, remove all pulp and juice. Then fill the empty skin with coconut fibre, fine moss and charcoal stiffened slightly with a little loam. Plant in the middle of this a date stone, an acorn or the kernel of any tree preferred. When this is done, place the orange in a glass or vase near the window, sprinkle tlie surface with fine wood ashes, and sprinkle occasionally with a little water through the hole in the top. When it begins to grow, the tree will push its way through the compost, and the roots will thrust themselves through the orange peel. The roots must then be cut flush with the peel, and this process repeated frequently for some time. After the tree has grown a little it will become gnarled and stunted like a full-grown tree many years old. Strangely enough, the orange peel does not rot, and when the roots have been cut for the last time, it should be painted black or varnished. It should be possible to set the tree in a pottery bowl, and support it with a few stones or pieces of wood without crushing it. It must be arranged naturally, of course, to get the proper garden effect, and if little figures and wee bridges are liked, clever fingers should have no difficulty in making them. EXHIBITION OF POSTERS The opening of the International Poster Art Exhibition, which was brought to New Zealand by Aliss Winifred Guy, of London, was celebrated in the Kitchener Hall last evening. Th© interesting collection of brightly coloured posters attracted many visi-

tors. Beautiful posters from France and Belgium and other foreign countries were geatly admired. Alost noticeable for colour and design were those from Alediterranean ports. Wistaria falling from the latticed archways of the platform formed a dainty decoration, tlie lights being shaded with coloured papers. Aliss Winifred Guy’s frock was of black georgette, embroidered in silver and steel beads, and finished with a rose of silver. « Among the guests were: Airs. J. B. Alacfarlane, wearing a black fringed crepe de chine frock, and Chinese coat of black and blue. Airs. Dransfield, frock of black georgette, with blue-shaded shawl. Airs. Streeter, black lace gown finished with saxe blue feather posy. Airs. E. B. Gunson, shell-pink georgette gown, with hemline of petals and a wrap of petunia chiffon velvet. Airs. E. C. Huie, sand-dust crepe de chine gown. Airs. W. H. Parkes, frock of black georgette, with black and gold wrap. Airs. Thompson, gown of saxe blue beaded georgette, with black wrap. Airs. Edgerton, gown of black floral ninon. Airs. Hose Lewis, frock of black lace over satin, with sequined coat of eau de nil. Aliss Alowbray, frock of black satin and net ornamented with jet Deads. Aliss Watson, black georgette gown. Aliss Francis Hunt, frock of delphinium blue georgette, with Japanese wrap of blue and gold lame. Aliss W. Kent, black floral georgette frock, with old rose ring velvet wrap. Aliss Quayle, gown of black lace, with shawl of amber shades. Aliss Darling, black and gold crepe fieuri frock. Aliss Alarjorie ATacfarlane, frock of black georgette, with vieux rose and black mandarin coat. Aliss Keesing, gown of black taffeta, sprigged with pink roses. ATiss Alarion Alacfarlane, gown of black lace and georgette, relieved with a girdle of diamante. Aliss Caulier, frock of black lace, trimmed with gold.

CLICK CLACK CABARET BIG OPENING BALL The opening dance of the season was i held last evening at the Click Clack Cabaret, which is now under new management, and many dancers were present. An entirely new scheme of decoration has been carried out with delightful effect, the soft blues and golds of the tapestries and light shades relieved by the gay strings of balloons with which the ceiling is strung. In the lounge the shades of autumn are in evidence, russet and orange providing a background for the twinkling col- , cured lights. Showers of confetti, like brightly- | tinted snow, fell from the ceiling dur- j ing one of the dances, giving the cab- j arefc an elusive air of enchantment. ; During the evening a Hawaiian hula dance was contributed by Miss L. Dilliokalani, the dance music being supplied by Howley’s Famous Internationals. Among those present were: Madame Edith Baird, pastel pmk frock of georgette. . , . , e Mrs. Basil Calder, draped frock of leaf green geoi'gotte and rose and gold wrap. Mrs. R. C. Johnson, gentian blue taffeta frock banded witn ivory tulle. Mrs. M. Gould, gold embroidered frock of briar rose tulle. , , . Mrs. J. Rigg, draped frock of delphinium blue georgette. Mrs. T. Russell Stephens, frock of viola mauve taffeta with bouffant bow of tulle. Miss C. Clifton, amber satin and georgette frock. Miss Gubb, pistache green frock of satin and georgette. Miss Dulcie Buckley, frilled frock of rose tulle with corsage of taffeta. Miss Calder, moonmist blue frock of satin crepe. Miss M. Rigg, black frock of crepe de chine and lace. Miss Taylor. frock of mitred black georgette girdled with diamante. Miss Cozens, black satin beaute with floral taffeta bow. Miss L. Reilly, shell pink net with a tulle bow at waist. Miss R. Wilson, oriental lame corsage and cyclamen taffeta skirt. Miss Semple, primrose georgette with uneven hem and bouffant taffeta bow. Miss Belcham, shell pink georgette embroidered with ruc-hed chiffon. Miss Blyth, gold lame banded with lacquer red satin. Miss A. Lambourne, daffodil ring velvet. Miss M. Murdoch, powder blue taffeta with bouffant tulle skirt. Miss O’Brien, gold lace witli pointed hem, over orange satin. Miss M. Maeshane, shell pink chiffon velvet and georgette. Miss M. Jackson cream georgette, with a hem of white fur. Miss Lovegrove, brick-red charmeuse with tiered skirt. Miss M. Wright, jade green crepe de chine with rhinestone embroideries. Miss L. Gibson, black georgette beaded in black and silver. Miss M. McKenzie, larkspur blue georgette. Miss P. Walker, white sprigged crepe lido girdled with red velvet. WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Miss Erena Ward returned to Hamilton on Saturday from a holiday of some weeks in the Wairarapa and Wellington. AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW On Tuesday the Town Hall was very gaily decked with the autumn flower show biooms. The fine show of dahlias attracted much attention. The decorative classes were good, and all the various exhibits of flowers and vegetables were well contested, showing efficient organisation by tlie committee and particularly by the lion, secretary, Miss P. Von Sturmer. The afternoon tea was in the charge of the country women members—Mrs. Cleary (Gordonton), Mrs. Dingle (Tauwhare), with their helpers, Mrs. W. A. Oliver (Matangi), Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. McCoskrie (Tamahere), Mrs. Nichols (Tauwhare), Mrs. N. Taylor (Gordonton), and Miss Farquarson. Others present were —Mrs. W. Tudhope, Mrs. It. B. Cranwell. Mrs. Vere Chitty, Mrs. S. Simmons, Mrs. H. Gillies, Mrs. F. J. Strang, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. T. Carey (Matamata), Mrs. D. Hay, Mrs. D. E. Finlayson (Tuhikaramea), Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. H. J. Finlayson, Mrs. M. Gudex, Mrs. C. Fowler, Mrs. Tompkins, sen., Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. S. Green, Mrs. A. Joseph, Mrs. Quick, Mrs. A. E. Cox, Mrs. W. MeNicol, Mrs. F. Pinfold, Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. H. Valder, Mrs. T. Platts, Mrs. Ewan, Mrs. Allan (Morrinsville), Mrs. Hubert Hammond, Mrs. J. D. Smith, Mrs. Dance Tompkins, Mrs. A. Ward, Mrs. Walders, Mrs. A. W. Beveridge, Mrs. J. Gray, Mrs. Wyvern Wilson, Mrs. It. Hammond (Cambridge), Mrs. N. Ratcliffe, Mrs. O. Sullivan (Te Awamutu), Mrs. H. Clark, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Coventry, Mrs. C. D. McDiarmid, Miss D. Cussen, Miss M. Allen (Morrinsville), Miss M. Gillies, Miss Ebeckar, Miss C. Tully, Miss Seranke ,Miss Willesden. Miss A. Coventry, Miss D. Steadman (Morrinsville), Miss Wyatt. Miss Gilfillan, Miss E. Hammond, Miss Finlayson, Miss Roby, Miss Fowler. Miss Serancke, Miss B. Manning. * * * CAMBRIDGE PARTIES On Wednesday Mrs. Tod gave a bridge party for Mrs. S. Bewis before her departure for England. Gay bowls of zinnias decorated the drawing room. Mrs. Tod was in a frock of black crepe de chine and gold. lace. Mrs. Dewis was in a gown of black georgette embroidered in silver. Others present were— Mrs. D. Lundon, Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Porritt. Mrs. Hart, Miss Foley and Miss Hart.

Another party for Mrs. Dewis was given by Mrs. D. Lundon on Friday evening. Mrs. Dundon wore a charming frock of grey crepe de chine. Mrs. Dewis was in black. The other guests were Mrs. E. Dee, Mrs. Neeler, Mrs. a. Banks, Mrs. Tod, Mrs. Porritt and Mrs. Hart.

Miss Jean Caw, who is leaving for England with her mother, Mrs. Dewis, was the guest of honour at a party given by Miss Skeet in Beamington on Saturday. Tennis and clopk golf competitions entertained the guests. Those present were—Mrs. Posseniskie, Miss Caw, Miss Ferguson, Miss A. Nolan, Miss E. Mackeerth, Miss P. Calvert, Miss J. Couper, Miss D. Armstrong, Miss J. Kennedy (Wellington), Miss IST. Short. Messrs. M. Calvert, F. Entwistle. H. Wishart, G. Marbutt, H. Deeley, W. Nicoll. Mrs. Graeme Taylor, of Cambridge, on Friday gave a party for Miss Joan Kennedy, of Wellington, who is staying with her at present. Mrs. Taylor wore a becoming frock of apricot crepe de chine. Miss Kennedy was in floral georgette. Others present were—Mrs. Batchelor, shell pink georgette beaded in crystal; Miss A. Nolan, briar rose georgette; Miss T. Banks, pastel green taffeta; Miss E. Jackson, black georgette: Miss Jean Caw, black velvet; Miss Tod. cameo pink georgette: Miss J. Clemow, black ring velvet with diamante: Miss J. Ferguson, shrimp pink georgette; Miss E. Mackereth, Chinese blue taffeta: Miss R. Calvert, rosepink crepe de chine; Miss E. Skeet, shell pink georgette: Miss M. Short, parchment lace; Miss N. Armstrong, soft pink satin; Miss J. Couper, coral pink georgette.