IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 628, 3 April 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Her Excellency the Lady Alice Fergus son,- accompanied by the Countess Thelma Metaxa, was present last evening -at the first concert given in the Town Hall by the Misses Constance and Margaret Izard, English violinist and cellist.

A gown of mauve moire taffeta was worn by her Excellency, under a cloak of parma violet velvet with deep collar and cuffs of white fur. The Countess Thelma Metaxa was in a black mariette gown and cloak. Others present were Lady Carrick Robertson and Miss Joan Robertson, Mrs. C. V.. Houghon and Miss Beryl Houghton, Mrs. Macky, Mrs. Cyril Towsey, Mrs. Simmonds, Mrs. Gilmour. Miss Bosworth, Miss Molly Martin, Miss Redmond, Miss Foote, Mrs. Gibbons, Miss Farquhar, Mrs. E. Russell, Miss Russell, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Hunt Mrs. Carr, Miss Watson, Miss Leslie Sommers, Miss Parkinson, Dr. Phillips, Mr. Barry Coney and many others. Miss Constance Izard was wearing a graceful gown of flower patterned silver lame, with a handkerchief pointed skirt of white georgette. Colour relief was supplied by a big flower at one hip. Miss Margaret Izard chose briar rose pink tulle for her frock, which was made in bouffant fashion, and adorned with a shaggy chrysanthemum at one shoulder. * * * Mr. and Mrs. E. Taylor, of Arapuni, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. * * A Miss Helen Montague has returned to town after a brief visit to Thames. * * 0 Mr. and Mrs. R. Flaherty, of Tauranga. are guests at the Royal Hotel. Miss M. McLeod has returned to North Auckland after visiting Auckland. 0 * m Mrs. Upton, of Dargaville, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned home. 000 Mrs. Heyter Ferguson has returned to Royal Court after spending a few days at Kawau. 000 Mr. and Mrs. Hosking, of Auckland, and Mr. and Mrs. S.' Hosking, of Pukekohe, are visitors to Cambridge this week. 0 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. Francis, of Otahuhu, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis in Cambridge for the Easter holidays. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. Howey Walker have returned to Mount Eden after spending three months at-th-eir seaside cottage, Campbell's Bay. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns, of Remuera, are returning-from England by the Oronsay. which is due at Sydney about the end of July. 0 0 0 } Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hansen, of Napier: Mr. and Mrs: H. Beetham, of Masterton; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Andrews, of Rawene; and Mr. and Mrs. L. Broad, of Taumarunui, are staying at the Central. * * * At the Qrand are Mr. and Mrs. H. Anderson, of Christchurch; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Salmon, of Sydney; Mrs. H. Hardman, of London; Miss S. Marrat, of Wellington; and Miss Godsmark, of London. • 0 * Staying at the Star Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. C. F. J. McPhee, of Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Browne, of Calmbridge; Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomson, of Wellington: Mrs. F. Andrews, of Hokianga; and Miss W. F. Rush, of Cambridge. * * * Miss .Edith Harrhy’s recital in Lewis Eady's Hall last evening was well attended, those present including Mrs. W. H. Parkes, Mrs. Archdale Taylor. Mrs. Claude Moses, Mrs. P. Moberley, Mrs. A. Eady. Mrs. W. A. Horne, Mrs. E. A. Dacre, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Nello Porter, Mrs. H. Moses. Mrs. Victor Macky, Mrs. Boswell, Mrs. F. Finlayson, Mrs. Dunningham, Mrs. Isaacs. Mrs. Stewart, Miss Law, Miss L. .Solomon. and Miss Anderson..

TABLE TOPICS

NEW IDEAS FOR CONVENIENCE UTILITY The table that is made with a trough, in which handbag, gloves, vanity case and other oddments may be placed, is such a good idea that it is surprising no one has thought of it before. Bridge enthusiasts 'appreciate the convenience of being able to keep these personal odds and ends, as well as their counters, in the little channel that runs round the latest card table, and find it a comfort not to have continually to pick up a dropped handkerchief or fumble for a purse. These tables are now being introduced in a slightly different form, into tea-rooms, the troughs being deep enough to accommodate a dumpty umbrella which is thus saved from tripping up the passer-by or being forgotten altogether. The newest cake stands have small pull-out holders which transform them into miniature tables to hold cups and saucers, or to take ash trays. The latest low-built tea table is made with two sides enclosing the top, so that a box-like effect is given. Within this enclosure is fitted a trellisshaped arrangement of shelves which can be used for a few books or a sewing basket, thus adding to the table’s carrying capacity. Another novelty is the table with a special tea tray made to fit the top. When the tray Is not needed, it is put on one side and its place is taken by a well-filled cushion, also made to measurement, and weighted at each corner with a heavy tassel to keep it In place. Thus is the table transformed in a bouffe. M.H. Where lily-of-the-valley is planted, peg down large-meshed wirenetting. It will serve as a reminder not to dig the ground when the plants are dormant, and will also protect it from scratching birds and animals. In the spring the plants will grow between the wires. Fill dirty aluminium saucepans with clean water and bring to a boil, then empty out the water and quickly fill with cold water. The contraction of the meal caused by the cold water loosens all particles of dirt and grime, which can then be washed off.

PARTY FOR BRIDE

GIFT AFTERNOON Miss Rita Absolum, who is shortly to be married, was the gtiest of honour at a very enjoyable gift and “500" afternoon given by her sister, Mrs. Leonard Chambers, at her home in Cambria Avenue, Mount Roskill. The hostess was smartly gowned in an afternoon ensemble suit of cloth of silver. A canton jade feather posy was worn on one, shoulder. M4ss Absolum wore peach coloured georgette appliqued with a deeper shade of ring velvet. Among the guests were:—Mrs. Absolum, sen., Mrs. Absolum, jun., Mrs. Leaning, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. St. George, Mrs. Rasmussen, Mrs. Moffat, Mrs. Brand, Mrs. E. Hobbs, Miss M. McKenzie, and Miss C. Moffat