IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 634, 10 April 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES | Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Smith, of Sydney, j are at the Central Hotel. national aspect of the Girl Giude organand Mrs. J. McDonald, of Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Keen, of Sydney, are at the Royal Hotel. Major-General H. P. Browne and Mrs. \ Browne, of'konclon, who have been tour- j j ing New Zealand, left for Vancouver by j the Niagara yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. P. Smith, of Condon, and Mrs. H. Hardman, of Condon, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Handson Abel, of Auck- | land, left for Vancouver by the Niagara j yesterday en route for a visit to the ; Continent and the United. Kingdom. Mrs. Caplin, of Whangarei, who has 1 been on a holiday visit to Mr. and j Mrs. A. Crowe, at Tatuanui, Morrins- ; viile, returned to her home this week. * * ■* | Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Xodder, of Sherwood Avenue, Grey Lynn, arrived home again on Monday last by the Niagara after a visit to Melbourne and Sydney. Sir Alfred Davies, formerly permanent secretary of the Welsh Department of the Board of Education, and Cady Davies left this morning on a visit to Rotorua. KITCHEN EVENING FOR BRIDE-ELECT Miss Rita Absolum, whose marriage took place this afternoon, was the guest of honour at a kitchen evening given by Mrs. W. J. Chapman at her home in Pah Road, Epsom, on Saturday evening. Pink cosmos and asparagus fern were arranged in the lounge and supper room and streamers effectively decorated the dance room. Mrs. Chapman was gowned in cameo pink george.le and Miss Absolum wore a frock of peach coloured georgette and wine ring velvet. Among the guests were: Mrs. Absolum, sen., Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Emsley, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Sibbins, Miss Sharp, Miss Lamond, Miss Orchard, Miss Burgess. Miss Turner and j Miss Duncan ST. GEORGE’S GUILD SOCIAL AFTERNOON A large number o£ members and friends of St. George’s Anglican Guild, Papatoetoe, attended the annual social I function held in the church hall. Landscape Road, Papatoetoe, yesterday ai’terI noon. j The Rev. P. C. Davis occupied the I Chair, and on behajf of the members of j the guild, extended a cordial welcome to the large gathering’ of visitors. A delightful programme of musical items, which was greatly appreciated, was rendered by Mrs. R. Wyllie, Vocal solo; Miss Ruby Wallace, elocutionary item; Miss Higham, violin solo; Mrs. Meelt, vocal solo; Miss Pilkington, solo; Mrs. \ Murdoch, vocal solo; Mrs. Hyland, vocal solo. Miss Rita Burnside ably carried out the duties of accompaniste. A number of stalls were erected in the I hall, and satisfactor}- business was the j general report at the close of the func- ! tion. The stallholders were; Work stall, j Mrs. T. R. Smytbeman; produce stall, i Misses Gane and Runeiman; sweet stall. I Mrs. Bun-ill; cake stall, Mrs. Hyland; i flower stall, Miss K. Kimpton. Afternoon i tea was served by Mesdames tv. J. i Nicholson, J. Trimble and T. L- Richj ards. THE NEXT GENERATION ; WILL IT BE "BACK TO NORMAL?” Post-war virility, so the psychologists assert, is centred in the erstwhile weaker sex. Boys are below masculine par; girls are much above feminine par. If these eminent folks are £ correct in their assertion —and even ! limited opportunities for observation encourage the theory—then there is surely little to worry about! We may look for an abornmal eveniug-up, so to speak, of sex characteristics, as Nature’s sure corrective of abnormal conditions. That is Nature’s ultra- ; natural little way. These super-virile | young mothers-to-be will countenance j iio namby-pamby upbringing of their ; masculine progeny. The new male 1 generation will see the swing-back of i the pendulum to the normal, when i characteristic distinctions will be ! emphasised more than ever. So that when one hears all this talk j of a post-war uni-sexual tendency, one | does not regard it as a racial disaster. 1 Rather is it a wonderful example of ; that wonderful logic that shapes our j human destinies, that saves us from ! our own follies and puts us on our ; feet again to give us another chance, j it will all work out smoothly, I make ino doubt. The war wastage of male virility will be made good by superj latively virile mothers who will proI duce and rear superlatively virile i sons. In juxtaposition to whom, also ’ logically and inevitably, the feminine I tendencies of the girls of that same ; generation will be correspondingly ! emphasised. This return to natural sex contrasts, the balance of which the Great War upset, will be the really striking outcome of this age of transition. The host of interrogation marks —how far are women going, in dress, in sport, in social ethics’ —will be answered. By a full stop. The next generation w-ill start afresh on the old-time journey, as it were, the boys in trousers and the girls in frills. And the old-time preoccupations will keep them busy along the old-time lines. J.H. Hear "Mr. Birrell O’Malley,” Auckland’s leading tenor, srng in the J.c.L. Tea Rooms. 3.10- and 3.40 To-dav. “ Thursday and Friday.—John Court. ■ .Limited, Queen Street.

STAFF DANCE . The employees of Messrs. Alexander Harvey and Sons, Ltd., were the guests of the firm last evening at a dance held in the new factory in Victoria Street West. Flags and multi-coloured streamers : decorated the dance room, and autumn ; foliage and golden streamers decorated the supper room. j There were over 160 guests present, I among whom were: J Mrs, David Harvey, black gown emi broidered with midnight blue sequins. | Mrs. William Harvey, blue satin maro- | cain with coat of blue ring velvet. Miss M. Harvey, embossed pink and blue georgette. Mrs. W. Rolfe, black chiffon over palest pink georgette. Mrs. Merv. Alison, pervenche blue beaded georgette frock. Mrs. Jackson, gown of black embossed georgette. Mrs. E. Griffiths, bouffant frock of cyclamen taffeta. Mrs. Eoote, black sequin frock. Mrs. Clif Smith, hyacinth blue’crepe de chine with gold lace. I Mrs. Claude Mills, satin beaute gown. - Miss If. Jackson, primrose satin and silk net frock. Miss P. Jackson, green and cherry embroidered georgette frqck. Miss S. Marks, gown of eau-de-nil georgette and silver tissue. Miss Marjorie Daniel, cherry tulle over black taffeta. Miss S. McKeown. black taffeta frock. Miss M. Purdy, bouffant frock of cyclamen taffeta. Miss M. Beasley powder blue georgette. A PRESENTATION Last Friday there was a small gathering of members of the Waimarino branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union to say farewell to Mrs. Craik, who Avas the secretary of the branch for some time, and who is leaving for Auckland this week. On behalf of members of the branch, Mrs. C. G. Ploughton presented Mrs. Craik with a cosy tra\ r elling rug and a handbag. She expressed regret at the departure of Mrs. Craik, and wished her and Mr. Craik every success in their new venture in Auckland. Mrs. Craik said she intended to remain a member of the W.D.F.U., and hoped there A\ould be a branch near her future home. Owing to some members being away on holiday, and Mrs. Craik’s departure being sooner than was expected, many who Avould haA r e liked to be at the gathering on Friday Avere unable to be present. Several apologies were received from absent members. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS Mrs. J. F. Rorison Avas successful in winning the prize offered by the Taumarunui Shopping* Week Committee for the best slogan for the carnival. Her entry was: “Visit Taumarunui for Shopping, Service, Scenery.”

The teachers and scholars of the Raurirnu Public School conducted a ve.ry successful "‘Paddy’s Market” with the object of raising funds to purchase a good gramophone and records for the school. A cake presented by Mrs. Gussey as the prize of a guessing competition Avas Avon by Mrs. H. Merry. During the afternoon Mrs. Shearman, a member of the School Committee, expressed appreciation of the efforts of the headmaster and staff in organising the event, the first of its kind in the district. Replying, Mr. Stew*art, headmaster, returned thanks for all assistance given, and stated that tOAvard the end of the year a “Parents’ Day” Avould be given by the children. Avhen there \\ r ouid be an exhibition of the work done by the pupils. Afternoon tea Avas served in the course of the “market.”

At a gathering of the staff of the Taumarunui Public Works Department. presided over by Mr. IT. SeddonHills, in the absence of the engineer. Mr. G. W. Albretson, occasion Avas taken to farewell Mi*. N. R. Lyth, who has been promoted to engineer in charge of the Public Works distinct at Wanganui. Mr. Lyth has been very popular Avith all who knew him. and his departure is keenly regretted. On behalf of the? gathering Mr. SeddonHills presented him with a set of crystal, Avhich was gracefully acknowledged. Miss I. M. Morton has been appointed a typist at the Taumarunui Public Works Office.

A coming-of-age party was given in the Niho Nino Hall by Mr. and Mrs. S. Ste\ 7 enson, of Niho Niho (Ohura), when a lai*ge number of guests gathered in honour of their daughter Kitty. The building was most tastefully decorated, and the flowers used for this purpose were presented to Miss Stevenson by the local school children, a graceful act that was feelingly, appreciated. Dancing and supper rounded out a pleasant programme, the supper being laid out at the host’s residence.

Tavo popular Taumarunui hostesses. Mrs. G. E. Manson, the Mayoress, and Mrs. O’Brien, gave bridge evenings to a number of invited guests. Mrs. Manson’s guest of honour A\as Mrs. White, of Wellington. Miss Ford Avas the Avinner of “500” prize, that for bridge going to Mrs. Beech. Miss EdAvax*ds. of Auckland. Avas the guest at the party given by Mrs. O’Brien. Mrs. Beech p.roved the highest scorer, the consolation prize going to Mrs. Managh.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS LINDEN—ABSOLUM Miss Rita Leslie Absolum was a charmingly gowned bride this afternoon at St. Matthew’s Church. The bride, Avho is the fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Absolum, of Elizabeth Street, Dominion Road, was married by Canon Grant Cowen to John (Jack) Montague Linden, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. J. Linden, of Mount Eden. Simplicity was the keynote of the charming bridal gown. Fashioned of ivory chenille embossed chiffon, it Avas appxiqued with ivory georgette roses, with silver centres. The tulle veil, embroidered in iA'ory and silA*ei*, was worn with a coronet of pearls and orange blossom, and fell in soft folds to form a short ti*ain. The bride carried a bouquet of Avhite floAA'ers. Mrs. L. Cnambei’s, sistei* of the bride, attended her as matron of honour. Her gown of pistache green romanette Avas fashioned with plain bodice and long close-fitting sleeves, the full skirt flaring from a hip yoke. A pearl buckle worn at the Avaist added a distinctive touch. Her becoixiing tulle head-dress was of matching green, and . she carried a bouquet of autumn tints. ; Mr. Charles Linden attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Absolum received a large number of guests at the Dominion Road Hall, which was effectively decoi'ated with silver and green. Mrs. Absolum Avas goAvned in navy avool crepe de chine, with patterned ring velvet relief. Her close-fitting hat was of navy felt, and she carried a bouquet of autumn tints. Mrs. Ballantyne, sister of the bridegroom, wore a deep Avine-coloured. ensemble, Avith felt hat to tone. The bride’s travelling ensemble AA*as the smartest jumper suit of cherrycoloured tinsel jersey A’elour. The pleated skirt Avas quite plain, and the jumper Avas piped with gold, and featured an unusually chic gilt ornament—a woman with a little dog on a chain—on the shoulder. A smart little broAvn straAv and felt hat Avas trimmed Avith gold thread embroidery, and broAvn shoes and gloves completed the ensemble. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. J. Moffat, Mr. and Mrs. W. Absolum, Mr. and Mrs. R. Absolum, Mrs. K. Absolum, Miss R. Absolum. Mr. W. Absolum, Mr. and Mrs. R. St. Geor-ge, Mrs. J. MacLeod, Mr. and Mrs. J. Higgins, Miss E. Moffat, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ballantyne, Mr. and Mrs. W. Langford, Mr. and Mrs. O’Meara, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, Miss Ballantyne, Mr. Len Chambers. Mr. N. Absoium, Mrs. Rasmussen. Mr. and Mrs. A. Proud, Mrs. T. E. Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Dodgen, Miss Moffat. Miss Wilson, Mr. C. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, Miss V. Orchard. Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, and Ml*. F. Marifiagc. STRETTON RICHES Ivory satin and silver lace composed a A*ery beautiful bridal gown Avorn by Constance Joyce, the third daughter of Mr. A. G. Riches and the late Mrs. Riches, of Taumarunui, for her mari'iage to Cyril Marmaduke Stretton. only son of Mi*, and Mrs. M. A. Stretton, of Rangataua. The ceremony took place in the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. C. Brierly officiating. The bi*ide Avo.re a lovely veil with a coronet of orange blossoms, the tulle length being arranged to form a train.

A sister, Miss. Lorna Riches, attended as bridesmaid, her dress being of peach coloured ninon A\Tth a capette of tulle and pearls. The bi'ide’s bouquet Avas of Avhite fioAvers and asparagus fern, caught with Avhite satin streamers and a silver horse shoe. Miss Lorna also carried a bouquet of pretty blooms, both bouquets being presented by the bridegroom’s mothei*. The best man was Mr. A. E. J. Ellis, of Rangataua, and the groomsman, Mr. S. R. Rudd, also of that toAvn. The bi'ide’s father gave her away, and as the neAvly-Avedded couple left the church they passed under an arch of honour formed by the long clay pipes of mem- / bers of the Ancient Ox'der of Buffaloes, signifying peace and happiness. A i*eeeption Avas held in the Parish ITall, the bridegroom’s mother Avearing a handsome frock of silver-grey brocaded silk relieved Avith georgette, A\ T ith hat of the same shade, and furs. The honeymoon is> being spent in the South, Mrs. Stretton, jun.. travelling in a costume of navy repp Avith a jumper of peach ninon and hat to tone, with a coat of black silk worn with' Avhite fox furs. . GILBERT—BLOOMFIELD At the Methodist Church, Taumarunui, Ivy May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bloomfield, of Otunui, Avas married to Mr. Samuel Gilbert, of Taumarunui, the Rev. C. R. Taylor officiating. The wedding music Avas played by Mrs. Frank Park. The bride, who was given away by her father, Avore a dress of pink crepe de chine with veil to match, and wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of pink asters, dahlias and maidenhair fern. Her bridesmaid was Miss- Jean Bloomfield, attired in a dress of heliotrope silk with mob cap to match, and bouquet of pink asters and maidenhair fern. The best man was Mr. J. Gilbert, a brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Arcadia Tea Rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will reside in Taumarunui. THISTLE SOCIAL CLUB The Thistle Social Club held its opening dance of the season last Saturday evening in the Masonic Hall, Edinburgh Street, when there was a very large attendance. During the evening many old-time and Scottish dances were In-dulged-in, including an eightsome reel and many other old favourites. A special feature was the music supplied by the “Snappy Six,” whose services have been engaged for the winter season.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. Clayton-Greene and Miss Freena Clayton-Greene, of Hamilton, left on Thursday for a holiday in Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. "\V. 11. Woolley, of j Cambridge, left during: the week-end! for a motor tour of the North Island. | Mrs. Barclay Farquhar, of Fiji, who ' lias been visiting Mrs. D. R. Caldwell in Cambridge, is at present in Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Veale. of Cam- i bridge, have left for a two months’ ; holiday in Australia. FAREWELL AT MINCER A j A party was arranged by the resi- J dents of Hinuera in the Hinuera Mall j recently to bid farewell to Mr. and i Mrs. L. Bethel, who are leaving the district. Dancing, songs and music entertained the many who had come to wish the guests of the evening much success and happiness in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Bethel have taken a keen interest in all public matters and will deeply be missed. Mr. C. Scelly, on behalf of the residents, asked their guests to accept an oaken canteen of table cutlery and j silver; little Lola a gift of handker- j chiefs, and the boys, Lyndon and W il- 1 fred, fountain pens. LANCE IN LEAMINGTON A very gay dance was organised by Mrs. A. R. Batchelor aided by the Sports Queen Committee on Saturday for Miss Ruth Souter in the Learnington Mall. Among the women present were: Mrs. Batchelor, hyacinth blue taffeta, appliqued with pink-shaded flowers; Airs. Ricket, black georgette, beaded in scarlet; Mrs. \V. Stopford. black goergette beaded in diamante; Mrs. Graham Mills, mist-grey lace and georgette; Mrs. b. , Swayne, cyclamen beaded georgette: i Mrs. Meredith, grey georgette frock: j Mrs. Am bury, coral pink beaded georgette; Mrs. Bradstreet, honey-coloured georgette beaded in crystal; Mrs. Crowther, old rose crepe de chine; Miss Ruth Souter, rose taffeta and tulle bow; Miss Gray Hammond (Hamilton), primrose lace and georgette; Miss Myra Mart, ivory ring velvet and silver lame; Miss B. Manning, black georgette; Miss G. Martin, apricot georgette; Miss Buckland, black taffeta; Miss M. Osborne, peacock blue panne velvet; Miss G. Hav, periwinkle blue banded in buttercup'; Miss H. Crowther, black lace frockMiss R. Davies, flame ring velvet and gold tissue; Miss G. Atkinson, beige georgette: Miss P. Dean, turquoise blue taffeta and silver lace; Miss M. Parke l ' (Morrinsville), shell-pink georgette; Miss I. Meeking, ivory lace; Miss McLean, primrose charmeuse and tulle; Miss J. Neale, cherry georgette; Miss Finlayson (Whangaj.'ei), black taffeta, beaded m moonlight sequins; Miss B. Crowther. ivory georgette; Miss G. Bertelsen, rose georgette; Miss M. Short, straw-coloured lace and georgette; Miss E. Souter, blush pink georgette; Miss E. Mackereth, hydrangea blue taffeta: Miss P. Ford (Ngaruawahia). deep silver lace; Miss A. Brown, hyacinth blue georgette, beaded in opalescent sequins; Miss M. Souter, lotus rose petalled georgette; Miss .J. Clemow, black ring velvet; Miss <■*. Hulrne, petunia taffeta: Miss A. Nolan, pale pink taffeta and silver lace. GARDEN _ PARTY On Friday afternoon the committee for the Sports Queen in the Cambridge Plunket Carnival arranged a most successful garden party in Mrs. E, Souter’s lovely garden. Stalls, afternoon tea, tennis, teniquoits, clock golf, provided entertainment for all present. Aprs. Souter was wearing a smart frock of navy spotted crepe de chine. Miss R. Souter < was in a pretty floral voile. Miss Souter wore apricot-toned crepe de chine. Miss M. Souter was in a sports frock of white and blue. In the evening the festivities were continued in the form of a bridge drive at Mrs. Souter’s home. Ihe large drawing-room and dining-room, beautifully decorated with late roses, zinnias and dahlias, were used foi play. Blazing fires added a cheery note. Those present played progressive' bridge. The first prizes were won by Mrs. Hulme and Mr. Creed, and the consolation prizes by Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Lundon.

Those present included: Mrs Souter, biaclc beaded georgette; Miss R. Souter (Sports queen), lacquer red ring velvet; Miss Souter, floral crepe de chine; Miss M. Souter, rose pint georgette; Mrs. N. Banks, black georiette and lace; Mrs. M. Wells, old rose georgette; Airs. Farnham (Christchurch), black embossed georgette; Mrs. I. Taylor, black and pink brocade; Mrs. Fryer, mist-grey brocade; Mrs. Batchelor, black georgette; Mrs. Lundon, alice blue georgette; Mrs. Calvert, almond green taffeta; Mrs. Abbott, black georgette, beaded in steel; Mrs. Stopford, rose embossed georgette; Mrs. Sutherland, smoke grev and pink georgette; Mrs. Hunt, delphinium blue crepe de chine; Mrs- B - Couper, black charmeuse; Mrs. Hulme, black satin beaute; Mrs. Moore, black and red brocade; Mrs. Guthrie, willowgreen taffeta, with parchment lace; Mrs. Tod, deep rose georgette;- Mrs. Torrance (Auckland), black figured crepe; Mrs. Gallagher (Auckland), gentian blue georgette; Mrs. Porritt, black georgette and lace; Airs. Sawers, pink and black figured crepe de chine; Airs. Stevens, black georgette and lace; Airs. Alahony (Auckland), deep champagne toned georgette; Mrs.' E. Jones, flame ring velvet; Mrs. Munro, larkspur blue and gold brocade; Arrs. Watson, black figured ~e chine; Mrs. Nixon, grey and orchid geoigette; Miss Brann, black and gold brocade; Miss Attwood, powder-blue crepe de chine; Miss T- Banks, leaf-green taffeta- Miss R. Irwin, black georgette, Miss Irwin, mignonette green georgette; Aliss Gwynneth cyclamen and sihex geoigette* Aliss Finlayson, black and silver face- Aliss A. Brown, black georgette; Miss Savage, hydrangea blue lace; Auss AlcCarroll, lemon lace: Miss Cowley, black, lace and crepe; Miss Foley, black charmeuse; Miss H. Crowther, powderblue, georgette; Miss Cox, black crepe de chine; Aliss S. Brann, black satin and lace. DANCE AT HAUTAPU On Thursday night the Hautapu Hall was gay with the blue colours of the Farmers’ Queen. Aliss . Jessie Thompson. A very animated time was enjoyed by the many present, \\ ith dancing and competitions. Among those present were: Airs. Thompson, black georgette. Airs. Neely, black beaded georgette; Airs, perrv, black charmeuse: Airs. Peterson, amethyst georgette; Airs. Lee, black sequined georgette; Airs Nelson, irisshaded georgette; Airs. Holmes, midnight blue taffeta; Airs. D. Hooker, black georI gette; Airs. Potts, black lace and satin; Airs. Rennie, mauve taffeta, Mrs. H. Thompson, salmon crepe de chine; Airs. Kelly, sunset georgette; Mrs. Ambury, flesh pink lace: Mrs. Alurray-Alartin, ivorv crepe de chine; Airs. Alacky, black taffeta; Mrs. Pretty, tangerine georgette; Aliss J. Thompson, salmon embossed georgette; Aliss R- Arnold, taffeta- Aliss McLeod, almond-green geor gette; Aliss Cummings, flame georgette; Miss Arnold, scarlet taffeta: Aliss Jameson, ivory lace and crepe de chine; Miss E \Yattain, salmon georgette; Aliss Aliller coral pink taffeta; Aliss Jamieson, black ring velvet; Aliss Cabis, black taffeta* Aliss K. Bburke, leaf-green panne velvet* Aliss Aloule, mimosa yellow taffeta; Aliss Ar. Bourke, ivory ninon; Aliss R. Wallace, black satin; Miss J. A\ allace, jade-green georgette; Alias N. Wallace, sunset taffet; Aliss W attain, golden blue taffeta. Alarks can be removed successfully from polished tables if rubbed with a little olive oil and salt made into a past®. To prevent a crochet-hook from rusting, thrust the point into a cork from a easter-oil bottle. The hook will always remain bright. When cutting out thin silk, such as crepe de chine or georgette, first cover the table 'with a rug or blanket and j the silk will not slip.