Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 649, 29 April 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

TENNIS DAY PUKEROA CLUB “Presidents Uuy” o£ the Pukeroa Tennis Club was held at the club’s courts in Mountain Road on Saturday afternoon. It took the form of a. ‘‘Yankee tournament” to close the club’s summer season. A large number of members were present and the games resulted in a win for Mrs. M. Henry and Mr. L. Sims. The runners-up were Miss K. Coleman and Mr. B. Mawson. At the close of the day members and friends were the guests of the president. Mr. Gordon Hardy, at the tea served in the pavilion, when prizes for the season were presented. The honours went to Mr. P. H. Jones as champion of the club; Miss A. Baster and Mr. G. Pardington, winners of the Bruce handicap; Miss M. Pinch and Mr. LI. Connor, winners of the McCoy handicap; Mr. R. Bailey and Mr. P. H. Jones, winners of the men’s doubles; Mrs. Annan and Mrs. Christian. winners of the women’s doubles. In the evening Mr. M. Henderson and Mr. F. Brewin, vice-presidents of the club, referred to the high standard of tennis among the members, and the function was concluded with three cheers for the president, Mr. Hardy. Among the ladies present were: Mrs. Cordon Hardy. Mrs. Henderson Mrs M. Henry, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Christian. Mrs. Annan. Mrs. P. H. Jones, Miss A. Baster, Miss K. Coleman, Miss M. Finch, Miss I. McKenzie, Miss 11. McKenzie, Miss James, Miss K. Hunt, Miss Z. Hamilton, Miss Beryl Kent, Miss F. Trayes, Miss R. Brewin, Miss Baume, Miss AV ood, Miss Harrison, Miss McCormack, Miss Watson, Miss \\ illiams, Miss Couzens, Miss Lloyd, Miss Sales. Miss McFarlane, Miss C. McFarlane, Miss Pilling, Miss Wright, Miss McAneny. Miss Ivie Jennings. SAVOURY TOMATO TOAST To finish a simple luncheon or dinner menu, few dishes are more piquant than this one: Peel six goodsized ripe tomatoes and cut them into small pieces. Melt about two ounces of butter in a frying-pan, add the tomatoes, and cook until tender, stirring continually. Now season with pepper and salt, put in sufficient fine breadcrumbs to thicken the mixture, and add a little grated Parmesan cheese. Serve on very hot buttered toast, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB AUCKLAND BRANCH MEETS The Auckland Association of the New Zealand Federation of University Women held a husiness and social meeting in the club room of the T .W.C.A. on Saturday evening. Mrs. Mulgan presiding. The president read a letter from the national division of students and considerable discussion followed. Delegates who had been to the federation conference held in Christchurch in January reported on the work that had been done there and on subjects of special interest to the Auckland branch. Information was given concerning an Imperial conference of graduates, which is to be held in Montreal in September, 1930, and it was announced that all travelling British delegates had been invited to attend. WAIKATO NOTES Miss Susie Adams has returned to Hamilton from a visit to England. . ' Martin, of Cambridge, left by the Aorangi for Sydney. She expects to be absent some time owing to the serious illness of her brother. Mrs. Churton, of "Wellington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. L. MeDiarmid. in Hamilton. Mi’s. S. C. Tonks, of Hawera, is in Hamilton for the races. Mrs. Dew Caplin, of Hawera. who has been visiting friends in Hamilton and To Awamutu, has returned to Taranaki. Mrs. George Cox, of Hamilton, lias returned from a trip to England, Europe and Australia. Miss It. Lord, of To Awamutu, left on Friday for a trip to England. Before her marriage to Mr. F. Waters, Miss Phyllis Nicholson, of Mangapiko, was entertained by her many friends at a gift afternoon in the Mangapiko Hall. Time passed very gaily with dancing and singing, and everybody present joined in wishing the young couple every happiness. When boiling corned beef place a sprig of fresh garden mint and half a lemon in the water. The mint imparts a delicious flavour and the lemon gathers all unnecessary grease. To prevent the eyes from watering when you are peeling onions chew a piece of raw potato during the process.

FAREWELL PARTIES Miss Rose Lord, who is leaving Te Awamutu in a few days for a trip to England, was the guest of honour at a very gay afternoon party, given by Mrs. Blundell and Miss Wallace, at Mrs. Blundell's home. Mrs. Blundell wore a becoming suit of red jersey velour; Miss Wallace was in apple green crepe de chine, under a cream coat; Miss Lord wore a cream tennis suit. The guests spent a jolly time playing tennis, target croquet, and clock golf. Mrs. Oliphant and Mr. J. Coyne were the successful players in the target croquet, and Miss Foche and Mr. Maeklow in the putting. The guests were: Miss Lord. Mrs. J. Oliphant, Miss McCarroll, Miss Mackay, Miss S. Empson, Miss Irwin, Miss E. Peake, Miss J. Lockyer, Miss L. Bray. Miss M. Quin. Miss McGovern, Miss Foche. Miss K. Woolley, Miss A. Montefiore. Miss A. Houston, Miss B. Montefiore, Messrs. Hanna, Empson, J. Cairns, O. Cairns, E. Storey, M. Winter, Wallace, B. Storey, J. Oliphant, Jeffrey, J. Coyne. Foohe. Maeklow, Quin! BRIDGE PARTY. Mrs. Norman Lethbridge, of Wairaka, gave a delightful bridge party for some of her friends on Tuesday a.fternoon. Bowls of lovely chrysanthemums and autumn leaves were arranged in her big drawing room. She received her guests in a smart frock of figured georgette of autumn tints. Her guests were: Mrs. J. O’Sullivan, Mrs. W. Kay, Mrs. D. Williams, Mrs. B. Kay, Mrs. C. Blundell, Mrs. W. Jeffrey, Mrs. J. Oliphant, Mrs. de L. Peake, Mj;s. Skerman, Mrs. L. Chamberlain, Miss Martin (Martinborough), Miss Foche. Miss Renshaw (Taurango), Miss E. Peake, Miss Kay. At the conclusion of the afternoon the prize for the highest score was won by Mrs. O’Sullivan, and the one for the hidden number by Miss Foche. TE AWAMUTU PARTY. Mrs. J. C. Montefiore gave an enjoyable party for Miss Rose Lord before she left Te Awamutu for England. Mrs. Montefiore was wearing a handsome sown of black crepe de chine, and Miss Alice Montefiore was in a pretty figured crepe de chine frock. Miss Beatrice Montefiore was in cyclamen georgette, and Miss Rose Lord wore a smart frock of black ring velvet. Mrs. Lord was gowned in rustbrown georgette. Two amusing competitions were won by Mrs. Lord and Mr. D. Wallace. Songs were sung by Mr. H. Armstrong, and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

The guests were: Mrs. Lord, Miss Lord, Mrs. L. Kay. Mrs. A. Pollard, Miss M. Quin. Miss K. McGovern. Miss L. Bray. Miss M. Storey. Miss K. Wallace, Miss E. Peake, Miss E. Eiowden, Miss A. Houston. Miss H. Civil, and Messrs. J. Thompson. J. Badler. H. Armstrong, M. Rennie. V. Pollard. J. Coyne, R. Walluoe, B. Hague, D. Storey, JD. Wallace, E. Bent, F. Macklow. H. Bent, and E. Storey. REGENT CABARET. On Wednesday evening last the Regent Cabaret, Hamilton, was transformed into a charming bit of Holland, with a big mill and revolving wheel, watermill lamp shades, and Hutch scenes pictured on the walls. Excellent music was played by the Regent orchestra, and all present enjoyed the well-appointed arrangements. Among the many dancers were: Mrs. J. A. Ritchie (Waiteliuna), pistache green georgette, beaded in crystal and green Mrs. Colin Taylor, ivory lace over shell pink; Mrs. G. Brown, apple green georgette; Mrs. Foote, larkspur blue charmeuse; Mrs. L. W. Brown, lotus pink crepe de chine; Mrs. Brooke* shell pink georgette; Miss Z. Ray nos, willow green georgette; Miss V. Priest, periwinkle blue shot taffeta; Miss I. Knight, cameo pink satin beaute; Miss N. Taylor, pastel tinted beaded georgette c Miss A. Sorenson, rainbow coloured lame and mauve georgette skirt Miss N. Jackson, hydrangea blue charmeuse and lace; Miss Morphett. flowered georgette in autumn tints; Miss M. Tombs, black lace; Miss A. Monds, shell pink georgette; Miss S. Wright, dainty pastel shaded taffeta: Miss M. Manning, nile green georgette with petalled skirt; Miss P. Ford (Ngaruawahia). buttercup georgette and lame; Miss B. Manning, cherry georgette; Miss D. Sweeney, hydrangea shot taffeta; Miss P. Hooper, black georgette and silver tissue; Miss R. Willis, iris shaded georgette; Miss M. Chell, ivory georgette frock; Miss M. Henderson, nile green georgette. The guests of honour ,at a farewell service given by Mrs. J. F. O’Connor at her residence, Landscape Road, Epsom, last Wednesday evening, were Mrs. O. Sallerv, of Herne Bay, and her daughter, Mrs. R. C. Wallace, of Colombo, who left for England by the Maunganui on Friday. The rooms were beautifully decorated with autumn tinted foliage and flowers. Dancing and competitions were .interspersed with musical items contributed by Misses Laura and ida Walker, Mrs. H. Armstrong Kevin, Miss Elva Blade. Mr. and Mrs P Franchi, Mr. Crichton, Mr. Frank Green, Mr. N. Seipen, and Mr. Dan Flood. Mrs. O’Connor received her guests in a charming frock of apricot georgette, embroidered with crystal beads and rhinestones. Mrs. O. Sallery wore an eau de nil opal sequin gown; Mrs. R. C. Wallace, Victorian gown of apri - cot tulle and satin; Miss Kathleen O’Connor, shell pink taffeta; Mrs. P. Franchi, jade green georgette, heavily beaded; Mrs. H. Armstrong Kevin black georgette, with diamante trimmings; Mrs. N. Newdick, oriental satin beaute and black tulle; Mrs. J. Molloy, beige georgette, handsomely embroidered in silver: Miss Laura Walker, cyclamen georgette, with silver lace and diamante trimmings; Miss Ida Walker, gold lace frock over blue satin beaute; Miss Elva Black, pink ring velvet, with uneven hem; Miss K Chater. black taffeta.