IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 619, 22 March 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NO'J'ES Staying at the Central is Mrs. J. Young, of Helensville. Mr. and Mrs. A. Harper, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. L. Russell are visitors to Auckland from Wellington. Miss M. Wright, of Christchurch, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. E. Turner, of Sydney, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Quinn, of Wellington, are guests at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Mackay, of Dunedin, are in and will later go on to Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. H. Van der Velde, of Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Gisborne, are at the Grand. Mr. and Mrs. J. McArthur, of Christchurch, are spending a few days in Auckland before leaving for America. Mrs. J. O’Sullivan, of Te Awamutu. is on a holiday in Auckland, and is the guest of her mother. Mrs. F. McGovern, in Kemuera. Mrs. P. Thompson, of Sydney, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. Clarke, in Hamilton, is in Auckland. She will leave by the Maunganui for Australia. Mrs. E. J. Reid, of Motutapu, Auckland, who has been the guest of Miss Riro Brewis in Hamilton, let;: on luesday for Wellington, whence she win sail for England. # At the Hotel Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. M. Doer, of Cincinnati, Mr. ana Mrs. H. R. Manchester, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. A. E. Piper, Miss M. Dixon and Miss V. Herbert, of Adelaide, and Miss Briggs, of New York.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING AT BIRKDALE The monthly meeting of the Birkdale Women's Institute was held during the week. General business was dealt with, and Mrs. Adams gave an address on “Home Nursing.” A collection of antiques belonging to members was exhibited. The trade stall was very successful. The hostesses were Mesdames Bartlett, Gilpin, Thomas and Miss Wood.

STUDENTS’ RECITAL Mid. Arthur Griffiths, assisted by her 11 dramatic students, gave an enjoyable recital on Wednesday evening at the Lewis Lady Hall. The subject selected was “Great Moments from Great Plays/’ Mrs. Griffiths, in a few words, emphasised the importance of good reading as well as good speech. The students then gave adapted dramatic readings from the works of Shakespeare, John Masefield, Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde and others. Musical items were contributed by Miss Hindberg, pianiste, Mr. Coltman, violinist, and Mr. Grace, vocalist. The artistic decorations were of autumn flowers and foliage, with rose coloured lights, and there was a large and interested audience.

DOES ABSENCE MAKE THE HEART GROW FONDER? j Despite the asseveration of the poet,; I venture the dictum that our Bright 1 Young Modernists would chorus a I negative to the query- Long before v their 110-sentimental-nonsense philosophy found expression, 1 remember a sagacious middle-aged lady assuring e me: “My dear, Life has brought pie J into friendly contact with at least i i half a dozen men who could each have r made me equally content. I married n Peter because we were quite well r suited, and because he happened to be around and remained around when n I wanted him. Had he long absented J; himself, and any one of those half- \ dozen good fellows volunteered to ( take his place, I should have donned \ a new engagement ring without £ heartbreak.” ; The truest thing about Love is that it must feed on daily bread as well as the caviare of impassioned romance. To continue the metamaphor of the kitchen, a slice of roast beef and the , certitude of more to come makes a i more direct appeal to urgent hunger s than does the memory of pate-de-fois | gras, when the latter is no longer obtainable. A fresh bunch of marigolds | delivered daily has points over a | pressed violet whose vanished per- j ! fume is symbolically eloquent of an 1 i absent swain. Romantically the I purple flower may enshrine a memory ! in a marked volume, with “Absence ; 1 ! makes the heart grow fonder” patheti- j eally underlined. A newly-impinging propinquity, timely and congenial, will duly give the lie to the pencilled line. \ Less and less is asked of Love, in ! terms of hectic romance, in these dis- ' illusioned days. And more and more apparent is the poet’s pretty prevarication in respect of human nature. Only once in an eternal while does the exception prove the rule. Hearts that grow fonder in absence are as ; j rare as sentiment in a pawnbroker’s j shop. Our age of speed discourages the waiting game. Dreams have given j place to realities. And our bold and j brazen modern maids most modestly ! lack the sublime confidence of many i a blushing Victorian miss in the meas- j ure of her charm. The girl of to-day i has no such faith in the permanence of her feminine powers. She backs \ propinquity while the chance is hers, i and lays no odds on Absence-makes- I the-heart-grow-fonder in an over- I crowded field.

A RESPONSIBLE POSITION One of the most responsible positions at tlie International Pandemic Bureau in Paris, is now held by a woman. Dr. Esther Hilling, who was nominated by the British Government and unanimously accepted by the other Governments concerned in the maintenance of the bureau. When an epidemic is reported in any part of the world, it Is Dr. Hilling’s duty to notify other countries concerned and to keep full record of the progress of the outbreak. and the measures taken to cope with it.

TENNIS AT-HOME DEVONPORT FUNCTION An “At Home" was held by the women members of the Devonport Tennis Club at their lawns yesterday afternoon, when a large number of visitors from city and suburban clubs were present. During the afternoon a progressive tennis tournament was held. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, where the tables were decorated with flowers. Prizes given by the president, Mr. T. Macky, were two original etchings, and were awarded as follow: A grade—Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. C. Prime: B grade—Mrs. Haycock and Miss Hill. The consolation prizes were won by Miss Bartlett and Miss Cox. Among those present were: Mrs. T. Mowbray, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Rickerbv, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. A. Grant. Marshall, Mrs. Clay. Mrs. W. O’Brien, Mrs. H. Bowden, Mrs. Masefield, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. C. Prime, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Haycock, Mrs. Vickerman. Mrs. Senn. Mrs. Kurup, Mrs. P. Harrison, Mrs. H. Mason. Mrs. Carrick. Mrs. E. Prime, Mrs. Neville, Mrs. F. Newell, Mrs. M. Alison. Mrs. J. Hogan, Mrs. E. A. Reid. Mrs. H. Kurd, Mrs. McLaren, Miss Marjorie Mason, Miss N. Mason, Miss Gudgeon, Miss Renshaw, Miss Robson, Miss Brooks, Miss G. Parr, Miss Bryant, Miss B. O’Neil. Miss Mellsop, Miss Cutforth, Miss Bartlett, Miss Hayden, Miss Cox, Miss Bishop, Miss Pagni, Miss Sutherland, Miss Lund, Miss Waters, Miss Hill, Miss Margaret Wilson, Miss Mary Wilson. Miss Schischka, Miss Taylor. Miss Kew-Hartv, Miss Palairet, Miss Griffiths, Miss M. Neville,, Miss King.

DANCE AT TE. PUKE A dance recently held by the Alliance Theatre management in Te Puke was most successful. Muisc was supplied by the Blite Orchestra. Among those present were: Mesdames E. Sharp, black beaded georgette: TD. Hargreaves, black lace frock; R. Walker, sea green crepe de chine. Misses J. Stewart, sage green crepella; D. Fox, sea green georgette; I. Willcins, pink satin: Forbes, pale green crepe de chine; R. London, beige tinsel lace frock; X. Wilkins, pink georgette;; E. Brown, puce taffeta: A. Hicks, silver tinsel frock; M. Kerr, silver lace of pink satin: T. Hicks, pink georgette: R. Holland, deep mauve georgette; A. Wilson, vieux rose beaded georgette: M. O’Driscoll, pink satin, trimmed with silver; D. Webby, white taffeta; A. Collins, creme not frock: E. Riley, pale mauve satin; M. Collins, vieux rose crepe tie chine; C. Wilson, mauve taffeta: M. Morton, deep creme taffeta: R. Collins, rose satin beaute: W. Muir, pink embossed satin; X. Muir, cecil blue crepe de chine. Glue a piece of felt on the corners of picture-frames which come in contact with the wall and it will keep the wall clean and prevent dust collecting A little insecticide on the felt will repel silverfish and flies.

MT. HOBSON AT HOME CROQUET CLUB FUNCTION An At Home to members of the Mount Hobson Croquet Club was given by the president, Mrs. J. C. Badely. during the week. Progressive croquet was played* the prizes being won as follows: —A: Mrs. Muleller, 1; Mrs. Phelps'2. Mrs. Wilson, 1; Mrs. Bull, 2. Afternoon tea was served, tlie tables being decorated in the club’s colours by Mrs. Mueller. During the afternoon the opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Mrs. N. T. Lambourne, who was presented with a silver-mounted casserole. Mrs. Badely made the presentation. and Mrs. Lambourne thanked [members for their gifts and wishes.

AT STANLEY BAY The Stanley Bay Croquet Club entertained friends at an enjoyable social afternoon yesterday at the residence of the president, Mrs. Cleland. Stanley Point. A number of city croquet clubs were represented. Competitions, games and music were organised, and the financial proceeds of the afternoon go to help the new lawn fund that the club is accumulating.

MANGERE CLUB ENTERTAINS The Mangere East Croquet Club held its annual At Home yesterday. There was a large attendance of members and also of visitors representing the Grey Lynn. Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Mangere Central, Devonport. Mont le Grande, Mount Albert and Ellerslie Clubs. In addition to the eight lawns of the club, two lawns had to find accommodation on tlie bowling green. During the day, three sessions of progressive croquet were played, the successful competitors being: First Session.—A grade: Mrs. Smytheman, Papatoetoe Club. B grade: Mrs. Hosking, Mount Albert Club. Second session.—A grade: Mrs. Bennett, Ellerslie Club. B grade: Mrs. Trewhella, Grey Lynn Club. Third session.—A grade: Mrs. Gillies. Otahuhu Club. B grade: Mrs. McAnulty, Otahuhu Club. Target croquet competition: Mrs. Halberrv.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS FRANKLIN—GULLY On Wednesday at St. Barnabas’ Church, Mount Eden, the Rev. E. E. Bamford officiating’, the marriage took place of Iva, youngest daughter of Mrs. J. M. Gully, of Auckland, and the late Mr. John Gully, of Nelson, to Geoffrey Cecil, son of Mr. and Mrs. PL J. Franklin, of Chelmsford, England. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. A. W. P. Hewitt, wore a simple frock, the semifitting bodice of white satin beaute, finishing at peckline with tulle and silver rose, and the skirt of tulle frills, bound with satin, forming an uneven hemline, at back. A very old veil of limerick lace was worn, caught in place with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of pale pink and white flowers. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Eric Taine, as matron-of-honour. She wore an early Victorian frock of tangerine shaded crepe de chine, with trimmings of cedar brown , satin, and carried a bouquet of' golden ehrysanthesums. Mr. Paul Franklin, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Afterwards a reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother, who received the guests wearing an ensemble suit of ensign blue, with a hat to tone.

PARK—YEREX | The Beresford Street Congregational Church was prettily decorated for an . evening wedding on Monday, when Mable Alice, the youngest daughter of Mr. Geo. M. Terex, of Tahiti, and Mrs. Yerex, of “Keewaydin,” Birkenhead, was married to Mr. Andrew J. Park, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Park, of Wellington. The Rev. Eionel B. Fletcher officiated. The bride, who entered on the arm of her brother. Mr. G. F. Yerex, of Rotorua, looked charming in a simple gown of ivory georgette with a skirt composed of tiny frills and finished with a large swathed sash and diamante buckle. A silk tulle em’>idered veil was arranged on a quaint and becoming headdress, and was ornamented with occasional sprays of • orange blosscim. She carried a shower bouquet of cream and pale pink lilies and rosebuds. The bridesmaid. Miss Margaret Beaglehole, cousin of the bride, was daintily' attired in a frock of applegreen georgette with a headdress of shell pink. Pier bouquet was of delicate pa.stel shades. Mr. Alan Whitelaw was best man. A reception was held in the Domain Kiosk, where the bride’s mother received her guests in a gown of navy crepe de chine with fuchsia facings and hat and bouquet to tone.

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MUNICIPAL OFFICERS HOLD SOCIAL AND DANCE, Mr. Id. W. Somervile, the vice-presi-dent of the Auckland Municipal Officers’ j Social Club had the pleasant duty i last evening - of presenting to the win- : ners the prizes that have been won ■ during the year by members at various j club picnics and competitions. The j presentations were made at an enjoy- i able social and dance, held by the club | members in the concert chamber of ! the Town Hall, which was attractively ; decked with greenery. flowers and ' softly-shaded lights. During the evening items were contributed bv Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, the j Snappy Three. Mr. Birrell O'Malley and Mr. H. C. McLennan. Among those present were: Mrs. F. J. Gwilliam, wearing an embossed frock of coloured lame and rose georgette. Airs. P. AlcDermott. who wore a black ■ frock of faconrie georgette. Airs. S. AT Farrelly, chenille embossed j frock of gendarme blue georgette. Airs. C. Bland, frock of silver tissue and wistaria georgette. Airs. Asquith, parchment frock of crepe j de chine. Airs. A. Smith, frock of silver tissue j relieved with ivory lace. Airs. H. Bruce, brocaded frock of black chenille georgette. Airs. C. R. Rodgers, frock of cyclamen taffeta inset with gold lace. Airs. Bedchamber, blush rose frock of satin crepe. Airs. W. Hargreaves, mist blue frock of crepe de chine, relieved with rose velvet bands. Mrs. G. W. Buchanan, frock of black crepe satin. Airs. A. Blackie, crocus mauve frock of charmeuse. Airs. W. McMillan, Cuban orange frock of crepe faille. . Airs. C. T. Haynes, beaded frock of black satin crepe. ' . A . Aliss D. Scott, hyacinth sprigged taff6Miss Wyatt, black frock mi Chantilly lace. . Aliss B. London, gold frock of tissue and georgette. . Miss U. Culpan; orange georgette, with beaded hem. Aliss Soares, turquoise blue taffeta. Aliss Jean Alexander, flame georgette, embroidered with diamante. Aliss Rankin primrose crepe de chine. Aliss Eawnsley, powder-blue panne velvet. Aliss H. Morrison, cameo pink georgette, with yoke of cream lace. Miss At. Hutchison, almond green taffeta, with ruched hem. Aliss Cullen, almond green taffeta and georgette. Aliss Huntingdon, orange crepe de C Miss AlcDougall, almond green georgette, embroidered with flowers. Aliss J. Fa rquhar-Smith, lime taffeta with cream shawl. Aliss Killey, oyster-grey frock 6f chiffon. Aliss M. Davies, naples blue satin, with a flared skirt. Aliss H. Evans, almond green crepe fleuri. „ Aliss L. Holdsworth, wistaria taffeta, with cape collar of georgette. Aliss Una Kelly (Cambridge), cyclamen taffeta, with hem of gold lace. Aliss Parsons, cameo pink georgette frock. Aliss Beryl Boulton, larkspur blue georgette, with hem of pink lace. Aliss Vera Gillam, Cuban orange taffeta. Aliss Peggy Hammonds, black crepe de chine. Aliss Beryl Key, cream frock of georgette. Aliss Ciedye, leaf-green georgette, embroidered with silver beads.

CARD PARTY On Saturday evening Mrs. H. IX Hooker, of Pukeroro, gave a card party for the Farmers’ Queen, Miss Jessie Thomson. Bridge prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell, Mrs. Willoughby and Mr. Connell. Prizes for 500 by Miss J. Thomson and Mr. F. Veal, Miss M. Fisher and Mr. P. Connell. Those present were: Mesdames IX Hooker, Butler. Perry, J. Russell, Bourke, Duncan, Veale, Porritt, Pearce, Yorke, Warren, Willoughby. Connell (Hinuera), Miss J. Thompson, Misses Warren (Hamilton), Miss Davies Warren (Hamilton), Miss Davies (Hamilton), Miss M. Fisher, Miss Hicks, Miss Butler. Muss Hooke,, Miss Smith and Miss C. Hooker, Messrs J- Russell, A. Pearce, D. Hooker, M. Butler, C. Watt. F Vealer, A. Thomson, A. Pearce. H. Watkins, M. Duncan, N. Perry, D. Ccnnell, 1. Connell. __ IN NEVADA Felice Cohn, ot Reno, Kevada, is said to be the only woman referee in bankruptcy in the United States. She has held such a position for two and a-lialf years. Several other 'hrsts are claimed for Miss Cohn —first of her sex to practise law in her State; first woman to act as special prosecutor and hearings attorney for the Lands Department; and first woman assistant U.S. district attorney. She is president of the Non-Militant Woman’s Suffrage Party of Nevada, and is fourth in the list of women lawyers admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of the United States. During the war she acted as assistant sales manager of public lands.