IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 631, 6 April 1929, Page 20

IN TOWN AND OUT

SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES Mrs. Kebbell, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. J. Watson, of Wellington, is 'staying, in AucklandMrs. Webb-Jones has returned to Wanganui from Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J, O’Sullivan, of New PlvmoutU, are at the Royal Hotel. * * i- * Miss Monica Farrant, Rongotai, is j a Wellington visitor to Auckland. I Mr. and Mrs. C. F. J. McPhee, of -Wellington, are visitors to -Auckland' Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cairns, of Gisborne, are staying at the Central Hotel. Mrs. R.-B Passey and' son, of Maurice Avenue, Remuera- hav.e returned from a trip to Tauranga. Mrs. G. T. C. P. Swabey, who has been tl>e guest of Mrs. G. R. Ritchie, has left Dunedin for “North. Mr. and Mrs. C. Parks, of Epsom, will be leaving Wellington on April 13 by the Mataroa for England. Mrs. Clifford - Dawson,'' - accoirtpanied by Helen Dawson, of Wellington. is staying in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peach, of Napier, and -Mr. and - Mrs. A. A. Sommecville, I -of Christchurch, are at the Star Hotel- * * - * •“* ‘ 1 Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Buckleton, accompanied by Mrs. Riddle. have motored to Auckland from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chainey New Plymouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chainey, Toko. Taranaki, are staying at Fernleigh, Symonds Street. Miss. Eleanor Robinson, who has been visiting her parents, Mr: and Mrs. Robinson, at “Sandon,” Wanganui. has returned to Auckland. Among the guests at Fernleigh are Mrs. Kelly, Hamilton; Mrs. Graham, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Seccombe and two sons, Claudelands; Mr. J ? Bi P.rugh, Dunedin; Me. Frank Smith. Sydney; Mr. Eaton. Wellington. + * * Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Metzger, of Welli -‘ngton, Mr. and Mrs. Mills, of : Toronto, Major and Mrs. R. A. Donald, | of Toronto, Mrs. K- Wilson, of the Ar- ! gentine, and Miss A. Fearon, of Scotland, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel: SOCIAL EVENING Tho members of Court Edith Cavell held a. <*ery enjoyable social after the usual meeting on Thursday evening. During .the evening the opportunity was taken to present Sister C. Smith with the neck ribbon and certificate of her P.CSR-’s office. Mr. P. Rellings and Miss E. Smith rendered items. Music was provided by Mr. P. Drumm and Miss D. Higham. . Those present were. Mrs. Cotteringham, amethyst crepe de thine gown. ■ Mrs. Thompson, delphinium blue crepe de chine gown. .. Mrs. , CpQK,. c .esnaso de chine frock. Mrs. E. Rawlinson, peach coloured crepe de chine with overdress of gold lace. Mrs. Sullivan, bouffant frock of gras green taffeta. Mrs. C. Arnot, gown of floral rayon. Mrs. Husband, blue crepe de chine with diamante relief. Mrs. W. Draffiny gown of gold lace. Mrs. W. Olive, gown of patterned crepe de chine. : v 'l v 7. . . Mrs. P. Billings.- black crepe de chine relieved with silver. ;.z Mrs. J. Backhurst, gown of floral creps de chine. Mrs. T. V. ' Fraser, ‘ floral georgette frock. . Mrs. S. Caughey, gown of patterned crepe de chine. ■ Mrs. J. Tidmarsh,"black satin beaute with rose shoulder spray. Mrs. 4 C. bouffant frock of green taffeta‘and gold lace. Mrs. H. Clarke, frqck of figured rayon. | Mrs. C. Moyle, gown of rose crepe de chine- and silver lace. --• Miss P. Saegan, honey beige geprgette frock. ’’ " Miss E. Backhurst, cardinal red chiffon velvet gown. Miss G. Brain, gown of peach tinted crepe de chine, and gold lace. Mrs. A. J. Smith, frock of floral crepe de chine. Mrs. A. Kelsall, black satin beaute with relief of gold lace. Mrs. C Smith, powder blue silk rayon. Miss Barron, blue satin embroidered with sequins. Miss Mabel Bray, delphinium blue crepe de chine gown. Miss T. Griffiths, embossed georgette frock: Miss M. Calderbank, peach coloured marocain gown. Miss R. Couch, lilac crepe de chine frock. Miss K. Couch, larkspur blue crepe de chine. Miss M. Davis, delphinium blue georgette. 5 J ' Miss M. Venables' black taffeta with floral relief. Miss Nelson, cedar rose crepe fle chine gown. .Miss E. Smith, Chinese red crepe de chine frock. Miss B Feltop, apricot crepe de chine with lace overdress. Miss J. White, lacquer red crepe de chine. Miss Thompson, cameo pink crepe de chine frock. Miss M. Coteringham. amethyst crepe de chine frock. Miss E. Cowley, ' cyclamen georgette frock. Mies E. Curtis, black taffeta gown with diamante relief. Miss S. Millar, peach coloured crepe. de chine. Miss J. McPike, naples blue crepe de chine. Miss L. S. Garratt, figured crepe de chine frock. Miss E. Douglas, duchess blue geor-’ gette frock. Miss Douglas, leaf green crepe de chine. *• Miss H. Scott, black satin beaute. Miss D. Hoskings, cardinal red crepe de chine. Miss R. Bourke, plantation brown georgette frock. - FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. C. S. Reece was the guest oi honour at a very enjoyable afternoon tea party given by her sister, Mrs. S. E. Wright, of Maunsell Road, on Thursday. Mrs. Reece is leaving very shortly with her husband, Dr. Reece, for British Columbia, where they intend to reside in future. Bowls of pink and white cosmos and asparagus fern were effectively arranged in the drawing room. The hostess was gowned in black lace and georgette and Mrs- Reece wore black georgette and gold tissue and chic toque to match. Among the guests were Lady Richardson, Mrs. Carr-Rollett. Mrs. E. C. Cutten. Mrs. Stuart Boyd. Mrs. C. E. Maguire. Mrs. Makgill, Mrs. B. Williams, Mrs. McCulloch. Mrs. Fletcher. Mrs. L. J. Thompson, Miss Isobel Reece, Miss McVeagh, and Miss Keesing.

MOTHERS LEAGUE REUNION GOVERNMENT HOUSE PARTY The third annual reunion of the Auckland branch of the League of Mothers -was held at Government House yesterday afternoon. There were very many guests—close upon 800 members —who represented branches of the league from as fax north as Rroadwood and Rawene and from Whakatane in -the south, being present. His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral. who had returned from Wellington, was present, and with Lady Alice Fergusson welcomed the guests upon the lawn, and addressed a few words to- them. Here a brief talk was given by the Rev. John Gilbert, of Hamilton, which had for its theme the training of children in high ideals, and the supreme mission of love in this training. The ideals jthat \yere taught in the home they carried out into the world and upon the shoulders of the mothers rested a great responsibility In inculcating these ideals. Such an organisation as the league, he told his hearers, offered a. great opportunity for developing this aspect of home life. At the close of his address the guests made their way into the house, which was thrown open for them. The members of the executive of the league, who were present, included tlie acting provincial president, Airs. J. T. F. Mitchell,-' Lady Elliot, Mrs. A. G. Talbot. Airs. Fleming, Mrs. Furness. Mrs. Turner. Airs. J. Cook, Mrs. Hiddlestone, Airs. Benfell, Mrs. Alesser, Mrs. Lindsay, Airs. J. N. Williamson. Airs. Boswell, Aliss E, Robertson, act-Ing-Dominion secretary, and Miss A. M. Arey. acting-provincial secretary. Among the presidents of the branches who were also present were Mrs. Ha.ll, Mrs. T. Alackay. Mrs. Budd, Airs. Bartrum. Airs. Messer, Airs. Turner, Airs. Kerr Taylor, Mrs. Charter. Airs. Jones, Airs. Aletcalfe, Airs. Lindsay, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Stoney, Mrs. Drake, Airs. Latham, Mrs. Blackwood. Mrs. Walsh. Airs. McCallum. Mrs. Thompson, Airs. Sullivan. MT. EDEN BRANCH The opening meeting of the year of the Alount' Eden branch of the League of Mothers, was held in the Bible Class room of the Presbyterian Church on AVednesday, Alarcli 27. Airs. Messer, the president of the branch, presided over a large meeting. Airs. Mitchell, the provincial president, and Aliss Airey, provincial secretary, were present. Her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson, was the speaker. Her address was most interesting and instructive. She explained that the League of Alothers had grown out of her connection with the Alothers’ Union and the Union of Scottish Alothers, of .which bodies she had been a member for many years. These unions had been a great help to her and she felt -that * she must pass on that benefit to other women. She asked,.what is the league? What are' its objects? Why is it needed? Who are to join? In answering these questions' .Lady Alice explained fully the working of the league. She spoke of it as a religious, but not a church society, and emphasised its wide appeal-' Lady Alice told- of an experience she had had ii> Niue Island, where she spoke to a hundred native mothers. In spite of the custom of giving away children among these women, much fnotlTer IPv6- was shown; - both totheir own children and to any children given them. . _ , Afternoon tea waS then served, and a large number of new members enrolled. W.C.T.U. MEETING OTAHUHU BRANCH There was a large attendance of members and friends- of the Otahtibu branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at the fortnightly meeting, held in the Methodist Memorial School Hail, Otahuhu, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. Greenwood, president of the. branch, occupied the chair. \ ' ' ' ** * " Mrs. W. Taylor, delegate to the Dominion Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention, held in Wellington recently, gave a comprehensive report of the work done at the gathering, which was listened to with great interest by the large number present.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS MAN GIN—MUNRO A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Aidan’s Church, Remuera, on Wednesday evening when Audrey, only daughter of Air. and tlie late Airs. Munro, was married to Allan, younger son of Air. and Airs. Alangin, of Mangamutu. Pahiatua. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore the daintiest frock ef ivory souple satin and tulle. Satin fashioned the close-fitting corsage and the tiered skirt of ribbon edged tulle frills was worn over palest pink satin beaute. A satin bow was fastened to the waistline with a spray of orange blossom. The veil of limerick lace was caught with tiny posies of orange blossom buds, and formed a graceful train. The bride carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and palest pink begonias, with satin streamers. Four daintily-f rocked maids in rainbow colours attended the bride. The chief bridesmaid, Aliss P. Ross, wore a frilled leaf-green georgette and silver lace frock, with a picture hat of matching green. Aliss G. Bowen’s frock was similarly made of primrose georgette and silver lace, and she wore a pale yellow picture hat. The

two younger bridesmaids, Aliss N. Mitchell (Palmerston) and Miss J. McLachlan, wore frocks of pastel blue and pink georgette respectively, with hats to match. ‘ Each maid carried a dainty tulle muff with posies and streamers to,.tone with her frock. A little page-' ;boy, Master Kevin O’Sullivan, who wore a period suit of w'hite velvet and georgette, carried the bride’s train. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr. H. Westwood, of Christchurch, as best man, and Mr. I. Smith as groomsman. The Rev. H. Coleman performed the wedding Ceremony and Mr: Aiartan pesided at the organ. The church had been ' beautifully decorated by the friends of the bride. .After the ceremony a reception was, held at the Domain Kiosk. Airs. J. O’Sullivan, who received the guests, wore a smart gown of navy crepe iris relieved with mushroom georgette. Her close-fitting hat of navy felt was trimmed with silver. Airs. Mangin was gowned in black georgette over I vieux rose satin. She carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. GRACEY—BROWN The Baptist Church, Waihi, was prettily decorated on Monday for the marriage of Aliss Gladys I. Brown, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. S. H. Brown, Seddon Street, Waihi, to Mr. Charles Gracey, son of Mr. James Gracey and the late Airs. Gracey, o* Walmsley -Road. Waihi. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of ivory crepe de chine trimmed with silver lace and diamante. A tulle veil was worn with a coronet of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister. Misa Merle Brown, and Miss Violet Collier as bridesmaids, they being respectively attired in dresses of pink and mauve crepe de chine. The bridegroom was attended by the Rev. Albert Keller, and Mr. Samuel Hamilton. Pastor Gilbert performed the ceremony, and Miss M. Alorgan officiated at the organ. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETS AT ALFRISTON SALE OF WORK The Alfriston Public Hall was the centre of great activity on Thursday evening, when the members of the Women’s Guild held a very enjoyable and successful social evening, in a final effort to dispose of the goods collected for the recent sale of work. A stall erected in the hall did good business in disposing of some of the remnants, and toward the close of the evening the left-overs were sold under the hammer. ' The combined efforts of the women of the district resulted in the elimination of the final liability of just over £2OO owing on the sports ground, and in addition a small credit balance stands to the ground fund, to which it is intended to add, and this will be devoted to further beautifying the area. The stall was in charges of Mesdames J Muir and R. Muir. The candle competition was in charge of Messrs. H. W. Hood and Dunn; and the dart board was supervised by Alessrs. W. Moody and A. Davis. The duties of the woman with a hundred pockets was ably carried out by Mrs. H. W. Hood. During the evening dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mesdames F. Kimpton, H. Kimptcn, Miss Fenton and Mr. Wright. , Mr. W. Moody carried out the duties of M.C. Dancing competitions added gaiety to the evening’s entertainment, and there were some keen contests. The winners were: Spot waltz, Airs. Davis and Mr. W. Moody, Aliss M. Claris and partner; Cinderella waltz, Miss Nancy Wright. A dainty supper was provided by the members of the guild. Special Sale at the A.B.C. Be sure to secure your Winter Requirements in Drapery and Clothing during the Seven Days’ Special Sale at “Ashley’s Busy Corner,” Newton.

DANCE AT PAPATOETOE j j ST. GEORGE’S TENNIS CLUB i ! ANNUAL EASTER FUNCTION There was a good attendance of members and their friends of St. George's Tennis Club, Papatoetoe, at the club's annual Easter dance held in the Renown Hall, Papatoetoe, last evening. A delightful programme of musical numbers was supplied by Mrs. P. C. Davis and Miss Audrey Fitness. The duties of M.C.’s were carried out by the Rev. P. C. Davis and Mr. Shirley Nicholson. During the evening a couple of musical items were given by Miss Muriel Morey and Master Morey, piano and violin duet, and Miss Audrey Fit--1 ness, pianoforte solo. A Monte Carlo t competition was won by Miss Gwenda Fitness and Mr. Morey. | Gaiety was added to the function by ; the holding of a wandering parcel com--5 petition. Miss K. Kimpton being adjudged the successful competitor. The ’ opportunity was taken to present the successful competitors with the trophies won by the members for the club competitions during the past season. Alter congratulating the members on the very successful season just passed, the president, the Rev. P. C. Davis, called on Mrs. J. W. Nicholson to present the trophies. The prizewinners were: Women’s championship singles, Miss Estelle Snelling. silver cup and trophy; runner-up, Miss Vera Docherty; men’s championship singles, Mr. C. Docherty, silver cup and medal; runner-up, Mr. Shirley Nicholson. A supper extra was played by Miss Ivy Smythen\an. Among those present were: Mrs. P. C. Davis, frock of black velvet with oriental relief. Mrs. J. W. Nicholson, smart frock of black ninon with side drapings. Mrs. T. R. Smytheman, wearing wine crepe de chine, with touches of fawn. Mrs. Snelling, patterned frock of navy blue and white crepe de chine. Mrs. Smith, frock of figured brown silk Mrs- Richards, navy blue, with relief of oriental. . , Mrs. Ranger, navy blue, with vest and facings of coffee crepe de chine. Miss Ivy Smytheman, lemon crepe de chine, with posy trimmings. Miss Mona Waters, apricot georgette, with french embroideries. Miss Snelling, frock of powder blue georgette, with hem of ruched georgette. Miss Gwenda Fitness, buttercup taffeta, with handkerchief tulle overdress. Miss Doris Lipscombe, dawn shaded charmeuse, with transparent hem finished with tiny posies. . _ _ , _ Miss Ailsa White, autumn shaded taffCMiss Dulcie Lockhart, frock of amber lai M?ss Iris Barker, frock of primrose frilled tulle, with coloured posies. Miss Jean Wright, apple green crepe de chine, with overdress of gold lace. Miss D. Leighton, frock of coral georgette, with drapings of guipure lace. Miss Audrey Fitness, frock of sunset » satin, with flared skirt and deep yoke of ecru lace. Miss Orr, frock of black velvet. Miss Price, tomato crepe de chine frock. Miss Gwen Smith, goblin blue, with pretty shoulder posy. ‘ Miss Flora Campbell, frock of lilac - charmeuse, banded with silver lame ap--1 pliqued in deeper shades, t Miss Rona Lipscombe, frock of burnt i orange crepe de chine, worn with embroidered shawl. . Miss G. Docherty, rose shaded crepe de f chine, finished at hip with floral spray. , Miss Muriel Morey, frock of black vel--1 vet, with lace relief. - Miss Eade, frock of pin-tucked mist r blue georgette. £ Miss Neville Ingram, old rose crepe de chine, with deep hem of floral sprigged crepe de chine. Miss M. Richards, frock of turquoise 3 crepe de chine, with side drapings. Miss E. Snelling, peach crepe de chine, 1 with shoulder posy trimmings, i Others present were: Mrs. Gane, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Wright, Miss Gane, Miss , Lang, Miss Kingston.