Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 660, 11 May 1929, Page 22

Feminine Interests

WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. Jack White, of Hamilton, is visiting friends in Gisborne. Miss Hate Hogg leaves Hamilton on Friday for a holiday in Dunedin. * * * Miss E. Murray, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs. W. A. Murray, in Claudelands. * * * Mrs. Robert Simson, of Te Awamutu, sailed by the Aorangi this week en route for England. * * * Mrs. Gordon Pottinger, of Auckland, who was in Hamilton during the week, has returned to Auckland. Miss B. M. Campbell and Miss E. Madeley, of Hamilton, intend spending their holidays in New Plymouth. Mrs. W. H. Stevens, of Hamilton, will represent the local branch of the National Council of Women at the biennial conference in Gisborne next week. Mrs. Frank Backhouse, of Pukekura, arrived by the Aorangi from a holiday in England. Mr. Backhouse remained in Sydney, whence he intends visiting Fiji before returning to New Zealand. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young, of Orini, weer the guests of honour at a very enjoyable farewell evening in the Orini Hal lrecently. During their 12 years in the district both Mr. and Mrs. Young have taken a very great interest in all local activities, and will be very much missed. Many old friends came from far and near to their farewell and a very happy time was spent in singing and dancing. On behalf of the residents Mr. F. Bentley asked the guests of the evening to accept a leather suit case, a silver hot water jug and a walking stick. All joined in hearty good wishes for their future. BRIDGE The committee of the First Hamilton Girl Giudes arranged a very jolly bridge party on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. Valder. in River Road, to make money for their company. The hostess, Mrs. Valder, was wearing a handsome gown of crimson panne velvet. Miss Norali Valder, who helped her mother to entertain her guests, was in a ciel blue taffeta frock with a blue and silver lame bridge coat. Miss Lilian Voider was in a petunia shaded frock of velvet. Progressive bridge was played in the billiard room, which was gaily decorated with gold and red chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. The prizewinners were Miss Betty Manning and Dean Barnett. Among the other ladies present were, Mrs. Valder. sen- Mrs. F. B.

Jolly, Mrs. J. McNicol, Mrs. Forster, Mrs. A. Matthews, Mrs. W. McNicol, Mrs. G. Jackson, Mrs. A. Ramsay, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Hurd-Wood, Mrs. A. H. Tompkins, Mrs. Quick, Mrs. Dawson, Miss Short, Miss E. Ward, Miss D. Clark, Miss N. Taylor, Miss H. Rennie, Miss F. Slierer, Miss Hogan, Miss G. Hammond, Miss N. Scherer, Miss K. Wilson, Miss B. Vickery, Miss B. Manning, Miss A. Moore, Miss E. Guy, Miss K. Tompkins, Miss H. Heywood, Miss E. Neckar, Miss N. Drake, Miss B. Blackett, Miss Forster, Miss N. Young, Miss F. Jolly, Miss N. Jackson, Miss Davison, Miss V. Watts, Miss R. Vickery, Miss M. Stevens, Miss F. Hall, Miss D. Wilson. The same evening the First Frankton Guide Company had a very successful card party in the Haeremai Tea Rooms. Mrs. H. Toombs was hostess and wore a becoming frock of saxe blue crepe de chine. The prize-winners were: Bridge, Mrs. Howe and Mr. H. Toombs; 500, Mrs. Bartlett and Mr. Nealie. Among those present were: Mrs. de Montalk, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. E. Walders, Mrs. Elntslie, Mrs. Langley, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. G. Buckland, Mrs. Larney. Mrs. Penney, Mrs. Seales, Mrs. Tait, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Nealie, Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Palmer. MORNING TEA Sister Hannah, of the Order of the Good Shepherd in Auckland, was the guest of honour at an interesting morning tea party given by Mrs. Kent Johnson at her home in River Road on Monday. Sister Hannah’s interesting talk on the work done by the society was much appreciated by all present. The guests were: Mrs. Valder, sen., Mrs. H. Valder, Mrs. D. Hay. Mrs. F. Jolly, Mrs. E. V. Stace, Mrs. C. Holloway, Mrs. G. R. Barnett and Mrs. Scherer. SURPRISE PARTY A gay little party visited Miss Yvonne Bryant on Monday evening at her home in Te Rapa. Much amusement was created by the old-fash-ioned frocks of the guests, and a very merry time was spent in games and music. During supper Miss Bryant, who is shortly to be married, was given a beautiful illustrated book by her friends. Those present were: Airs. D. V. Bryant, Miss Clarice Bryant, Miss Lucy Bryant. Airs. Angland, Mrs. Pearson. Mrs. Dingle, Aliss Angland, Miss A. Barratt, Aliss B. Alinchen, Aliss N. Hayes. Aliss M. Street, Aliss O. Cole, Miss L. Street, Aliss B. Higgott, Aliss M. AlcKenzie, Aliss E. Gifford, Aliss R. Vickery, Aliss B. Vickery, Miss P. Higgott and Miss L. Gifford* ,

DANCE AT RANGIRIRI The Pavilion Theatre, Rangiriri was the scene of great festivity on the night of Friday, May 3, when a ball was given by the residents in honour of the visiting shooters to the district. The hall was decorated with palms and fernery,, and the music, supper and floor were all that could be desired. There were about 200 couples present. Among those present were:— Airs. C. B. Clarke, wearing black georgette frock and apricot embossed georgete shawl; Airs. C. Gall, roso pink georgette; Airs. H. Pulliam, cyclamen georgette and silver; Airs. Aletcalfe, black georgette; Airs. Wright, sen., black georgette; Airs. O. Wright, black crepe de chine; Airs. Reston, orange embossed satin and velvet; Mrs. Power (New Plymouth), black ring velvet; Airs. C. George, eau-de-nil georgette and silver; Airs. Harkness, flame georgette and lace; Airs. L. Saunders, rose crepe de chine; Airs. B. Pulham, black georgette; Aliss V. Foley, black georgette, embossed chenille spots; Aliss W. Potter*, green georgette; Aliss R. Potter, rose souple satin; Mrs. A. Tee, sea-green taffeta; Mrs. C. Jameson, blue crepe de chine and silver lace; Aliss Donovan, mauve georgette; Aliss L. Edwards, pink georgette; Miss F. Barclay, eau de niu georgette; Miss F. Barclay, eau de nil georgette; Aliss Simcock, white georgette; Aliss B. Pulliam, apple green and silver; Miss Waterhouse, black velvet and silver lace; Aliss AI. Alason, mauve crepe de chine; Aliss V. Alason, flame satin; Aliss R. Alason, apricot embossed georgette; Aliss de Thierry, flame crepe de chine; Aliss Al. Hill, gold lace; Aliss Hyde, pink georgette.

HOUSEWARMING A jolly house-warming party was given by Mr. and Mrs. S. Cole, of Halston Road, on Wednesday evening to a number of their friends. Dancing, singing and cards passed a very happy evening. Prizes were won by Air. Norman Daniels and Airs. F. AlcAneny., Airs. McAneny (Sydney) and Air. F. McAneny. Airs. Cole received the guests, wearing a frock of red ring velvet, with diamante trimming, and black shawl. Among those present were; Airs. Alonk, wearing black lace, diamante trimming; Airs. AlcAneny, black silk and lace, apricot shawl; Airs. W. Nagle, wine georgette and lace, pink floral shawl; Airs. A. Auger, blue silk and cream lace; Airs. Radford, black crepe de chine and lace; Airs. F. AlcAneny, mauve crepe de chine and lace, mauve and cream shawl; Airs. Chapman, black satin, creajn georgette relief; Airs. B. Morrison, pink silk frock, cream shawl; Airs. Daniels, mauve taffeta, black shawl; Aliss Zena Alonk, dawn taffeta and silver lacej Aliss AT. Chapman, betty blue crepe de chine; Aliss R. Chapman, black velvet; Aliss D. Ellis, black crepe de chine.

FANCY DRESS BALL KAIKOHE FUNCTION Everybody’s Hall, Kaikohe, was the Mecca of dancing enthusiasts on Thursday night, when the first big social function was held by the committee of St. Joseph’s Church in the form of a plain and fancy dress ball. The floor was crowded, visitors being present from Moerewa, Paparaka, Ohaeawai, Waimate, Okaihau and Kangiahua. Numbers of original costumes were worn and the judges had no easy task. Mr. A. J. Edwards supplied excellent dance music and Mr. Morfit and Miss Hargaville played extras. Prize-winners were:— Best home-made costume. Miss Wolfendale and Miss Pausina, an Old English Gentleman and Lady, Early Victorian era; most original dress, Mr. Raynor, “A Bum,” and Mrs. A. J. Squire, ‘‘Just It”; best fancy dress, Mr. Williams “Argentine Tango Lancer,” and Miss Rameka, Eastern Lady. Other costumes were: Mrs. J. Amos, ‘‘Yale Blues”; Mrs. Crispin, Rival Blues; Mrs. Holden, Miss America; Mrs. Munn, Modern Licence; Mrs. L. Parrott, Jazz Folly; Mrs. A. J. Squire, Just It; Mrs. Wilson, Lunlop Tyres; Mrs. Wyatt, Russian Lancer; Southern Cross Aviators, Misses B. Aid J. Mclntosh and M. and G. Pausina; Miss Broad, Highland Lass; Miss A. Cochrane, Pirate; Miss Lawson, Jazz Folly; Miss S. Eisenhut, Columbine; Miss K. George, Folly; Miss M. Grahame, Pierette; Miss C. Hilden, Uncle Sam; Miss Nancy Boyd McGregor, 18th Century (Empire Style); Miss Letty Munn, Mustard Club; Miss Olive Pausina, An Old English Lady; Miss M. Rameka, Eastern Lady; Miss P. Squire, Gipsy; Miss S. Vail, Lampshade Lady; Miss B. Wolfendale, An Old English Gentleman; Miss Worthington, Early Victorian Period; Mr. Crispin, Rival Blues; Mr. T. Guerin, jun., Show Me the Way to Go Home; Mr. Lawson Mac Lean, Schoolgirl; H. L. Munn, Trooper; Mr. R. McCready, The Major; Mr. A. McKenzie, the Poor Parson; Mr. R. O’Brien, Trooper; Mr. E. H. Palmer; A Jew; Mr. A. W. Rayner, A Bum; Mr. J. G. Williams, Argentine Tango Lancer. Other dancers were: Mrs. A. Admore, navy blue charmalaine, diamante trimming; Mrs. Amos, black and white crepe de chine; Mrs. F. W. Bean, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Bell, moonlight ninon with diamante motif; Mrs. E. G. Broad, black georgette with silver scarf; Mrs. Eric Brodie. eau de nil green panne velvet; Mrs. Church, black beaded taffeta; Mrs. V. Crocombe, rose ring velvet; Mrs. R. Lavidson, navy blue figured silk marocain; Mrs. A. J. Edwards, black and silver; Mrs. H. A. Heslop, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Jerkovich, flame crepe de chine and silver lace; Mrs. Mac Lean, apricot crepe de chine and gold lace; Mrs. F. O’Shea, white satin with silver trimmings; Mrs. Pa.usina, black georgette trimmed with jet; Mrs. Sanders, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. K. C. Webster, brocaded black and eau de nil satin; Mrs. Wolfendale, peach crepe de chine, scarf to match; Mrs. Worthington, vieux rose crepe de chine, ecru lace front, uneven hem; Miss L. Ainsworth, green crepe de chine; Miss L. Bainbridge, pink crepe de chine and lace to tone; Miss Largaville, pink crepe de chine; Miss M. F. M. Davison, red chenille georgette; Miss Grant, rose crepe de chine, with Spanish shawl; Miss C t Griffith, kingfisher blue crepe de chine; Miss L. Jamieson, almond green crepe de chine; Miss Je.pl*:oate, apricot ring velvet; Miss E. Jephcoate, peach satin beaute; Miss L. Leaity, coral pink crepe de chine, gold lace to tone; Miss Maney, black crepe de chine; Miss Otter, black georgette with Spanish shawl; Miss E. U. Pera, pink crepe de chine; Miss N. Price, tangerine satin: Miss L. Rogers, pink taffeta: Miss E. Russ, mauve crepe dc chine and silver lace; Miss A. Sanders. tangerine spot crepe de chine: Miss AT. Wara. beige georgette; Miss B. White, powder blue crepe de chine, blue lace to tone; Miss ,T. White, green rayon silk; Miss Williams, black georgette.

PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DANCE AT TE PUKE The St. John’s Ladies Guild held their annual plain and fancy dress ball on Wednesday evening in the Alliance Theatre, Te Puke. Many of the children looked very charming in their fancy costumes. Mr. W. Pilcher carried out the duties of M.C., and music was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. L. McDuff and Mrs. Bennett. The prize-winners were; Miss Peggy Booker, old fashioned lady; Miss Emma Tanner, Egvptian princess; Miss Laten Cuff, grandmother; Miss J. Kyburn, fairv; Mr. Ken Shaw, jockey; Mr. Ross" Shaw, Uncle Sam; Miss June Ralfe, harlequin; Mr. Bobbie Granger, Indian chief. Those present were: Mrs. Knight, ecru lace frock. Mrs. Hargreaves, black lace. Mrs. Ralfe, blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Harvey (Auckland), black georgette. Mrs. Butcher, pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Cashmore, black and silver lace. Mrs. Mahoney, biscuit georgette. Mrs. Palmer, black georgette, embroidered with sequins. Mrs. Pilcher, black lace. Mrs. Granger, black lace. Mrs. Bostock, figured voile. Mrs. Wilsone, blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Cooney, black crepe de chine. Mrs. Veitch, peuce crepe de chine. Mrs. Anderson, buff crepe de chine. Mrs. R. Anderson, black georgette. Mrs. Webber, pale heliotrope satin. Mrs. Ryburn, black crepe de chine. Mrs. Bennett, black satin with orange coat. Mrs. Brown, black lace. Mrs. "Wilkie, pale pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Fagan, figured crepe de chine. Mrs. Booker, cream lace. Miss Bostock, pink shot taffeta. Miss Muir, pink satin. Miss Webber, white taffeta. Miss Stubbings (Auckland), black crepe de chine. Miss Bush, creme lace. Miss Cooney, blue net. Miss I. Cooney, pink satin. Miss S. Joyce, blue crepe de chine. Miss Sherratt, black crepe de chine. Miss R. Collins, creme satin. Miss Riley, blue crepe de chine. Miss A. Brown, blue net. Miss Knight (Auckland), black beaded frock. Miss W'. Harris, pink crepe satin. Miss R. Harris, white satin. Miss E. Keys, flame satin. Miss K. Keys, cream figured satin. Miss Tanner (Tauranga), red ninon. Miss Gordon, peuce crepe de chine. Miss Plaice, silver lame and peuce georgette. , Miss N. Wilkins, blue crepe de chine. Miss I. Wilkins, pink frock. Miss Turner, flowered ninon. Miss 'Wilson, peuce georgette. ROTORUA DANCE The Rotorua branch of the St. John Ambulance Association held a very successful dance and “500” tournament in the Peerless Hall. Inspiritng music was supplied by the Melody Boys. Mr. T. Middleton was in charge of the “500” tourney, which resulted as follows: Mrs. T. Jackson, Mr. Roberts, first prizes; Mrs. Pennington, Mr. T. Middleton, second prizes. E. C. Bexley was M.C. and presented prizes to Miss L>. Apps and Mr. S. Smith, winners of the Monte Carlo (dance.

! NORTHCOTE WOMEN'S PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE Mrs. McLaughlin, president of * Xorthcote Women’s I 'rogre , League, presided over a ance of members at the monthh'P ing held in the Parish Hall on Tn day afternoon. : Mrs. Kidd, a member of the Ho v Board, gave some very interesting tails of the work accomplishedl D - _ Hospital Auxiliary, and thank®? members of the league for their n response with gifts of clothing. : Mrs. Ruby Watson also gave an teresting talk, choosing as her ' ject, “Pure Foods.” She urged bers to insist upon the rigid °h«»altfc ance of the many excellent Acts. c ii Mrs. Wood read the menthl J. .of the National Council of Won 1 -