IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 651, 1 May 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. Y. Wilson, of Tirau. is tin- guest 'of Mrs. Ft. H. Wilson in Papakuru. ! Staying at the Koval Hotel are Mr. | and Mrs. 11. Franklin, of Wellington. J Miss Sherratt, of Gisborne, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen. I Mr. Justice Herdman and Mrs. Herd- ' man have returned to Auckland from | Dunedin. { Mrs. Fraser, of Remuera, is the guest | of her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. Williams, I in Claudelands. | Among the guests at Cargen are j Miss M. and Miss X. Reeves, of Kawau, and Miss Middleton, of Christchurch. ! Mrs. W. K. Wilson and Mrs. W. P. j Turton are Edinburgh visitors to the i Dominion. They are staying at | Hotel Stonchurst. | Mr. and Mrs. A. Lawson and Mrs. M. ! Dunn, of Newport. Scotland, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Graham Johnstone, of London, are at the Grand Hotel. Miss Bicknell, A.R.K.C., of Wellington, Director of Nursing, will be the official representative of the nursing services of the Dominion at the conference of the International Council of Nurses, to be held in Montreal, Canada, in June. The New Zealand National Council of Women has asked Lady Gunson to represent the Dominion at the coming conferences and public meetings of the International Council of Women, to be held in London from April 26 to May 9. Delegates will attend from 40 countries. Miss G. H. Lewis, a member of the staff of the Maungawliau School, was met by staff and pupils on Mort Gay on the occasion of her departure to take up a position with the Taranaki Education Board. The headmaster, Mr. C. Wilson, presented Miss Lewis with it travelling rug on behalf of the staff and voiced regret at her departure. i WAIKATO NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Hart, junr., of Wellington, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Hart in Claudelands. * * * Mrs. D. McNicol and Miss Mary Beale have returned to Hamilton from the Thames Coast, where they have been for several weeks. PARTY AT MONA VALE A very gay party was given by Miss : Jessie Clemow on Saturday night at ! her home at Mona Vale. Bowls of lovely pink chrysanthemums and autumn leaves were the decorations in ( the drawing-room and the supperroom. ! The evening was spent in bridge, and dancing. Miss Clemow was in a frock of black , ring velvet, with diamante girdle, and ! Mrs. Clemow wore a very becoming frock of eyeletted navy blue georgette over biscuit. Those present were: Miss K. Proliant, rose pink printed, crepe de chine; Miss Eileen Gene, embossed georgette in black and shaded pinks; Miss Myra Hart, lemon georgette; frock heavily j beaded in jet; Miss E. Jackson, black i georgette and lace: Miss C. Bertelsen, i cuban orange georgette; Miss J. Veale, black charmeuse; Miss M. Short, black .taffeta; Miss B. Frost (Pukekohe), sunset shaded taffeta; Miss E. Nelson, black embroidered crepe de chine; Mr. jJ. Clemow, Air. B. Clemow, Mr. H. : Clemow, Mr. R. Xewlands, Mr. Har- ; greaves, Mr. V'. Sou ter, Mr. Tidmarslf, Mr. M. Calvert. GOLDEN WEDDING On Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. Henry, of Brookfield Street, Hamilton East, celebrated their golden wedding. Many congratulatory telegrams were received by the happy old couple from friends who were unable to be present. Tlieir six sons and four' daughters, with a number of friends, made a merry party in the large marquee decorated with golden flowers and leaves. Very many gifts were received and reminiscences of the old hard pioneering days exchanged. On the Wednesday- evening Mr. and Mrs. Henry were the honoured guests of the members of the Hamilton East Prsbyterian Church, where they have been members for very many years, and where Mr. Henry is still on officebearer. An enjoyable musical programme had been arranged, songs being sung by Mrs. Miller. Miss Stuart. Miss Wightman and Mr. Masloo. Mrs. Angus Henry gave several recitations, and Mr. Harold Milne violin selections. The Rev. J. Jfaslop, on behalf of their j friends, asked Mr. and Mrs. Henry to (accept a handsome chair, and Mrs. j Haslop presented Mrs. Henry with a lovely bouquet of flowers. “AT HOME” j An enjoyable At I-lome was given jby the Thames Girls’ Club in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday afternoon, i Mrs. McGregor, president of the club, j welcomed the guests, and introduced ! Miss E. Crammond, who gave a very ! interesting address on physical culA musical programme was contributed by Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Aitken and Mr. L. Lees. Mr. Aitken, an old Thames boy, was especially welcomed by the president. Among the guests were: Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. G. R. Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Aitken, Mrs. Dean, Miss Dick, Mrs. Crawford. ' Mrs. S. Cole, Mrs. Stubbing. Mrs. Radford, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. B. Morrison, Mrs. Tremain, Mrs. F. Morrison, Mrs. M. Kerr. COMING OF AGE PARTY On Saturday evening last a very jolly coming-of-age party was held in j the Parnell tea-kiosk for Miss Venus i Nisbet. The kiosk was gaily decorated with streamers and autumn coloured flowers and foliage, and over 100 guests spent an enjoyable evening dancing. Mrs. Nisbet was gowned in black georgette and lace worn over flesh pink chiffon. Miss Venus Nisbet wore a bouffant frock of pompadour pink taffeta with uneven hemline. NATIONAL RESERVE REUNION » Mothers, wives and widows of sailors and soldiers who served in the Great War are to meet at a reunion to be conducted to-morrow evening in the Y.W.C.A. by the Honorary Division of the "Women’s National Reserve. Mrs. G-. T. C. P. Swabey, wife of Commodore, Swabey, will give an address.

ARTS BALL ARRANGED FESTIVE FUNCTION FIXED FOR JUNE 13 The council of the Society of Arts has decided to hold an arts ball at the conclusion of its annual exhibition. The function will take place in the Town Hall on June 13. and is expected to be a very festive affair. Guests will be asked to come in fancy dress and various novel and interesting fea- | tures will be introduced to add to the gaiety of the evening. At a preliminary meeting of the Ball Committee, held in the Little Theatre Society’s rooms last night, Dr. E. B. Gunson presiding, the following committees were set up: General Committee.—Dr. Gunson (presii dent) and Mrs. Gunson, Mr. and Airs, tiuiumer, Mr. and Mrs. 11. E. Vaile, Mr. and Airs. A. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. ELuie, Mrs. Devore, Mrs. Partridge, Airs. Coleman, Airs. W. J. Napier, Airs. Eliot-Davis, Airs. J. H. Jackson, Airs. W. J. A. Thomson, Aliss E. C. Vaile, Miss Mowbray, Miss Copeland, Aliss Eise, Miss AL. Robinson. Aliss Jones, Aliss limes, Aliss Orbell, Professor Worley, Messrs. G. Tole. C. R. Ford, D. J. Payne, A. Hansen, J. Barr, K. Brampton, E. S. Kolin, N. Richmond, R. A. Abbott, G. E. Jones, R. F. Way, 11. Alatthewman and "W. L. Thomson. Supper Committee. —Airs. Gunson (convener). Airs. Partridge, Airs. Eliot Davis, All’s. Gumraer, Airs. J. H. Jackson, Airs. W. J. A. Thomson and Aliss Alowbray. Decoration Committee. —Air. A. J. Brown (convener), Aliss E. C. Vaile, Air. C. R. Ford. Afr. G. E. Jones and Air. R. F. Way. Publicity Committee. —Air. H. E. Vaile (convener), Air. E. C. Uuie and All*. D. J. Invitation Committee. —Air.' W. L. Thomson (convener). Airs. H. E. Vaile, Airs. AN'. J. Napier, Airs. J. H. Jackson, Miss Alowbray. Miss M. Robinson. Aliss Orbell, Air. H. Goldie and Air. Iv. BramptoTableaux and Programme Committee.— Airs. A. J. Brown (convener). Airs. N\ . J• Napier, Airs. Coleman, Airs. T erguson, Airs. Huie, Aliss Orbell, Air. 11. Goldie, Air. L. T\ Leary, Mr. K. Brampton and Air. G. Tole. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY IN AUCKLAND A new organisation which has physical development as its interest the Auckland Society of Artistic Physical Development—held its first programme last evening in the Lewis Eady Hall. Madame Baird, who has been engaged as organiser and instructress for the society, was introduced to the audience by the chairman, Air. L. S. Eady. The programme included model systems of physical development and movement in rhythmical exercises. These were explained by Madame Baird and were performed by a class of young women. Grecian exercises were demonstrated, followed by operatic dancing, while pastoral dancing showed the possibilities of open-air training. The display ended with a short series of classic individual and group dances by members in costume. FRANKLIN PLUNKET SOCIETY The annual meeting of the Franklin Plunlcet Society was held last evening. Airs. H. H. D. Wily presiding. In her annual report the president referred to the progress made by the branch during the past year, especially in the outlying districts. Reference was made to the fact that Nurse F. Clark had resigned. The president spoke of the exceedingly valuable service rendered by her in her four years with them. The nurse reported that she had received 3,043 visits at the rooms and had paid 700 visits to homes. In the out stations, which included Papakura, Pokeno and Tuakau, she had received 2,687 visits and paid 40 calls to homes. The balance-sheet revealed a credit of £7O 12s lid on the year’s working. Officers elected were: Patron, Dame Christina Alassey; president. Airs. H. H. J>. Wily; vice-presidents, Mesdames C. Cooper, H. Burrows, J. F. McArthur, G. T. Proude and 11. H. Pattle; secretary and treasurers. Airs. F. Perkins; committee, Alesdames A. F. Brown. F. A. Hosking, L. J. Bayly, .T. N. Anderson, W. J. Rutherford, B. B. Raines, E. F. Snell, Horwell, W. IT. O’Loughlen and Nurse Boyd; advisory committee, the Alayor, Drs. A. T. Begg, J. ATcWhirter, Messrs. F. Perkins, H. IT. Pattle, E. F. Snell and LI. H. D. Wily; honorary legal adviser. Mr. H. J. Wily; auditor. Air. IT. FI. O’Loughlen. i FAREWELL TEA Airs. F. E. Gee. of Bilford, and her daughter, Aliss Claire Gee, were the guests of honour at a delightful farewell tea given by Airs. D. P. Salmon, of Takapuna, at the Tudor room yesterday morning. Golden and bronze chrysanthemums and asparagus fern decorated the tables. Airs. Salmon was gowned in a black crepe do chine ensemble embroidered with gold, and black bangkok hat, also relieved with gold. The guests were: Airs. F. E. Gee, Atiss Claire Gee, Aliss Peggy Gee, Airs. F. Scales, Airs. C. Randall and Aliss Phyllis Lewins. Airs, and Aliss Gee leave shortly for a tour of England and the Continent.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS WATERS—NICHOLSON A very charming wedding was celebrated in St. Andrew’s Church, To Awamutu, on the evening of April 24, when Aliss Phyllis Nicholson, only daughter of Air. and Airs. Lewis Xichol- ! son, Frontier Road, Te Awamutu, was j married to Air. Frederick Waters, j fourth son of All*, and Airs. J. Waters, of Ward, Marlborough. The church had been decorated by I friends of the bride. The Rev. W. Lutterworth conducted . tlie ceremony, and Airs. F. Gibson pre- ; sided at the organ. The bride was given away by her l’auier, and wore a iiock oi pasiei piiiK. cnenme embosseu georgette, cuugui at tne Yvuisc witn inuK and gold roses. Hie uneven SK.trt nem was ut pleateu georgette. me scalloped .rain ui guiu. tissue was nneu. witn piiiK sinirea georgette, finisned wiui lovers Knots, mm was caugm on tne snyiuaer wttn roses. l aie pmtt tuile tormed tne veil, wmen was caugnt witn sprays ox orange oiossoin. c>iie carried a snower uouquet to cone w iui tier trooK. Tne bride was attended uy fo.ur brmesmaius. miss Dapnne rsoonans picture hock was of pam green Lancia, witn cherry nem, aim panel of multicoloured flowers. The headdress was ui goiu tissue and flowers. auss Alunei Matwood, cousin of the brine, ox Te rvownai, wore oyciamen tarxeta, with liern ox olue. Auss xiui Stewart, cousin ut uie uriue, wore blue crepe tie chine, the boaice being pm-tucKeu, and suirt ox tmy frills. miss i;va Bmaiineici, cousin oi uie bride, was similarly crocKed in peach crepe ue chine. Master Boi l McDonald acted as page boy, wearing a pihK satin suit, with gold lace cottar and cults. A scalloped cape hung from his shoulders. Mr. Stanley Mayes, of namiiton,- attended the groom as best man, and Mr. Kenneth Jones was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Central Tea Rooms, where over 80 guests were present. The colour scheme of the decorations was pink, to tone with the bride's frock. Airs. Nicholson received her guests wearing a black and silver georgette ensemble, with hat of silver grey, relieved with blue. She carried a bouquet of pink flowers and autumn leaves. The bride travelled in a beige tailored costume, with fur and shoes to match. Tier hat was of jade green felt. Among tlie guests were: Mrs. laardy, navy blue georgette, with french embroidery. Aliss Hardy, green georgette, with appliqued cedar rose panels. Airs. L. McDonald, turquoise blue frock and hat. Miss 1. Waters, navy blue crepe de chine. , , , Aliss R. Waters, wedgwood blue crepe de chine. _ Airs. C. Limmer, (Te Ivowhai, grandmother of bride), navy georgette, with floral trimmings. Airs. Marwood, black bengahne cloth, and black hat. Airs. Stewart, champagne georgette frock, champagne hat relieved with blue. Airs. Nichol, navy charmeuse coat, witn beige hat. Airs. Burbusli, cedar rose georgette, hat to match. Miss Low, navy blue crepe de chine, relieved with cerise, hat to tone. Alesdames Young, Haskins, Teasdale, Bond, S. Clark, Tims, Wyilie, Gibson, H. Limmer, AlcGovern, Noonan, Betham, Gron wail, Alisses YVillers, D. Wools! on, C. Woolston, AI. AlcGovern, and R. AlcGovern. DENNETT—VAIL St. Patrick’s Cathedral was the scene yesterday afternoon of the wedding of Hazel v ail, daughter of Airs, ana the lute Air. A. F. Vail, of Edendale, formerly of Dargavilie,, to Air. Thomas James Dennett, only, son of Airs. B. Dennett. Hawera. The Rev. Father . Gondringer offiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air. Ralph Vail, was charmingly gowned in a picture frock of pompadour pink taffeta. The slender bodice was of taffeta, and the bouffant skirt of tulle frills, embroidered in silver. A large taffeta bow with long streamer ends was finished at the waist with orange blossom. The veil of pale pink tulle was worn Madonna fashion to frame the face and fell in soft folds to form a train. The bride carried a shower bouquet of pink flowers and maindenhair fern. Following the bride and holding her train was little Pat Chaplin, of Dargavilie. Her dainty frock was of petalled pink taffeta. The two chief bridesmaids, Alias Eileen Vail, sister of the bride, and Aliss Alary Vella, wore frocks of cameo pink georgette, relieved, with silver, with uneven hemline. They wore silver headdresses and each maid carried a shower bouquet of pink flowers. Aliss Joy Hancock, niece of tlie bride, and Aliss Ima Burns, the other ttvo attendant maids, were similarly frocked in cameo pink georgette, with handker-chief-pointed skirts. Their tulle headdresses were of pink and silver, and their shower bouquets were of pink flowers. Mr. Lance Harris attended the bridegroom as best man, and Air. Owen Kelly was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Sepulchre’s Hall, which was beautifully decorated with pink flowers. Airs. Vail received her gLiests wearing a frock of black georgette and lace, relieved with beige georgette. Tier hat was of beige felt, and she carried a bouquet of autumn tints. Airs. Dennett, mother of the bridegroom, wore an ensemble of lido blue crepe de chine, with bat to tone. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Anne Edith, youngest daughter of Air. and the late Airs. G. Archer, of Ponsonby, Auckland, to Reginald Medley, eldest son of Air. H. L. Kinzett, of Blenheim. * * * An engagement of New Zealand interest is announced between Bernard Hampden Pridie, elder son of Dr. and Mrs. LI. Hampden Pridie, of 17 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol, and Aluriel, younger daughter of Airs. Orford, of Geraldine.