IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 663, 15 May 1929, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES j Miss Bernice Hanlon, of Auckland, is j on a visit to Feilding. I Miss Eileen Gane, of Auckland, is visiting her people in Cambridge. Miss Ahier, who has been visiting New Plymouth, has returned to Auckland. Miss B. Hardie Neil returned from a visit to the Islands by the Tofua yesterday. Mrs. R. J. Foreman, of Ewen Street, Takapuna, has returned from a visit to Wellington. ... The Misses Newman-Watt, who have been visiting Stratford, have returned to Auckland. Mrs. 11. Biggs, of St. Heliers, is the guest of her sisters, the Misses Jolly, in Hamilton. Mrs. Donala Gorrie and Miss Peter Gorrie, of Auckland, are visiting Mrs. C. Peake in Cambridge. Mrs. Frank Mase, social editor of The Sun, returned from Sydney this j morning by the Ulimaroa. I At the Central are Mr. and Mrs. 13. 1 Wilson, of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. \V. Olivers, of Christchurch. Mrs. J. M. Stokes and Miss B. Stokes will leave by the Ulimaroa on Friday to spend a holiday in Australia. Mrs. L. J. Brabin, of Hataitai, Wellington, is the guest of Miss Kendall. Maungakiekie Avenue, One Tree Hill. Mrs. R. H. Nagle, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying with Mrs. N. Whiteombe. of Kemuera. Mrs. J. E. Foster, mother of Mrs. Allen, wife of the Administrator of Samoa, returned by the Tofua yesterday from a holiday trip to Apia. Miss Phyllis Gribbin, the contralto vocalist, is spending a holiday with her parents at “Waipa,” Calliope Road, Devonport, Mrs. Leslie Wood, of Wellington, who has been visiting England for the past IS months, returned to New Zealand bv the Ulimaroa this morning. m Mr. and Mrs. A. Sapworth. of Los Angeles, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Mitchell, in Campbell Street, have now gone to visit Auckland. Staying at the Hotel Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Reid, of Hamilton, Mrs. R F. Aitken, of Wellington, Mrs. and Miss Zander, cf Wellington, Miss Chase, of New Tork, Mrs. H. M. Griffin, of San Francisco, and Mrs. J. A. Murdoch, of Hokitika. Mr. and Mrs. J. Duncan, of Wellington Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hemstreet, of New Tork, Mr. and .Mrs. Bone, of London, Mr. and Mrs. M. Smith, of Christchurch, Mr. and Mrs. Beaumont Smith, of Wellington. Mrs. P. Averill, of Sydney, Mrs. D. Milne, of Sydney, and Miss M. and Miss J. Muir, of Gisborne, are at the Grand Hotel.

“POPULAR GIRL” CONTEST Many functions are being arranged by the committees for Miss Vonnie Ho war tli, Miss Sylvia Bowers and Miss Eileen Thrupp, who have been chosen from the Mor.rinsville district in the most popular girl contest, the proceeds of which are in aid of the Roman Catholic Church funds. A most enjoyable social and euchre party was held for Miss Bowers at the Royal Hotel, the hostesses being Mesdames Ford and Reynolds and Miss Goddard. The Misses Bowers supplied the music for dancing. There was a large attendance at a dance held in the Masonic Hall on Friday, also for Miss Bowers. Songs were given during the evening by Mr. Swinson and Miss Bowers. Miss Edwards. of Auckland, contributed some original dance items. Miss Howarth’s committee held a successful evening at the home of Mrs. Hornsey, where about sixty were present, including visitors from Te Aroha. The evening was spent in dancing and a euchre tournament. An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Thrupp on Thursday evening for Miss E. Thrupp. Miss Thrupp’s suppoilers also organised a successful dance in the Masonic Hall on Saturday eveningCOMING OF AGE PARTY On the occasion of the coming of age of Edna Maj% second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelmerdine, a successful party was held on Saturday at their residence, 5 Bell Road, Remuera. Over 60 guests spent a most enjoyable evening. The music room was tastefully decorated with choice chrysanthemums and dahlias. The supper rooms were a mass of pink, the decoration of the main table being in the form of a maypole. The traditional birthday ceremonies were observed and the usual toasts were honoured. Mrs. Shelmerdine received the guests dressed in a graceful frock of black silk taffeta and lace, with posy on shoulder. Miss Edna Shelmerdine’s frock was of macrame lace and flame crepe de chine, with french bow at hip. Miss Edith Shelmerdine wore a cream lace frock, with uneven hem. Among those present were: Mrs. Ralph Ziman, beaded black georgette and white shawl; Mrs. J. W. Probert, cinnamon georgette and shawl; Mrs. Egerton Gill, white beaded crepe de chine; Mrs. Colin Muston, black crepe de chine; Mrs. Louis Blood, black velvet, with large pink shoulder posy; Mrs. George Savory, fawn embroidered georgette: Mrs. Kenneth Thomas, powder blue taffeta and silver lace, with uneven hem; Mrs. John Bell, black silk; Airs. S. AVebb. shell pink crepe de chine, with uneven hem; Mrs. F. Butcher, blue crepe de chine. Miss Gertrude Bertram, cream crepe de c-hine, with oriental shawl; Miss G. < 'ameron, black satin and lace; Miss Violet Lewis, oriental tinsel and tulle; Miss Mona Bell, blue crepe de chine; Miss Ella Postles, heavily beaded blue crepe de chine; Miss Enid Wall, pink georgette and oriental wrap; Miss Molly McGan. lace over vieux rose: Miss Connie Johnson, white silk fieuri; Miss E. Taylor, peach pink taffeta and lace; Miss Mavis Blood, pink ring velvet; Miss Phylis Butcher, vieux rose georgette; Miss Lillian Harris, sea green silk; Miss M Chester, sea green georgette and black shawl.

ST. JOHN’S GIRLS’ CLUB

A pleasant time to spent by members of the St. John’s Girls’ Club. Te Awamutu, on Monday evening:. The hostesses were the Misses Ball and Mensforth. Several new members were enrolled and welcomed. An. interesting lecture on “Diet” was given by Dr. K. Hiekins, and at the close he was heartily thanked.

CROQUET ENDS MONT LE GRAND CLUB The official closing of the Mont Le Grand Croquet Club was held on Saturday in conjunction with a farewell day to Mrs. Stephenson, one of the members of the club, who is leaving Auckland to live at Rotorua. The weather was ideal and progressive croquet, for which prizes were donated by Mrs. Hawken, Mrs. Sessions, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Truman, was played. The A grade prizes were won by Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Hawken and the B grade by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Tremain. Afternoon tea was served by the Misses Cole, Hawken and Sessions in the pavilion, which was decorated with palms and the club’s colours, navy and gold. Mr. White, the president, congratulated the club on the position it had gained during the inter-club matches, and said it was a record second to none that the Mont Le Grand Club was unbeaten throughout the season. Mr. White presented the trophies won by the members for the club matches. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Sawyers were the winners of the club doubles, and the B singles were won by Mrs. Turner. A presentation was made to Mrs. Robertson of a bronze vase by the members of the inter-club team as an appreciation of her work during the season. Mr. White also extended the club’s good wishes to Mrs. Stephenson and presented her with an antique bronze fruit stand from the members as a token of the esteem in which she was held.

BOWLING CLUB SOCIAL A card evening was held by the members of the Dominion Road Bowling Club and their friends in the Pavilion on Saturday, May 11, the occasion being a farewell evening to Mrs. W. Stephenson, who is leaving Auckland for Rotorua in the near future. The pavilion was filled practically to capacity, showing the esteem in which Mrs. Stephenson was held. “Five hundred” was played for the j first half of the evening, the winners being Mrs. Guthrie and Mr. Richardson. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Thompson, Miss Dawson, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Clews, Mrs. Hawken, Mr. Spiers and Air. Kelly. Mr. Kelly, president of the Bowling Club, asked Mrs. Stephenson to accept on behalf of the bowlers a case of fish knives and forks and a case cf spoons. Mr. Kelly said that they all regretted that Mrs. Stephenson was leaving Auckland, as she had been a very active member on the bowlers’ ladies’ committee, but he wished her to know that the good wishes of the club followed her. Mr. Stephenson, on behalf of his wife, thanked the bowlers for their gift and wished the club every ! success in the future. FAREWELL DANCE Mrs. Harold Hopkins gave a very gay little farewell dance at the Regent on Monday night for Miss Margaret Beale, who leaves Hamilton this week for Sydney. Coloured lights and hanging baskets of ferns with balloons were the decorations used. The Regent Orchestra supplied excellent music. Mrs. Hopkins was wearing a beautiful frock of flowered chiffon, embroidered in gold. Her daughter Elaine wore wistaria toned taffeta. Miss Margaret Beale was in phlox pink petalled georgette. Mrs. A. Beale wore a black georgette gown. Those who helped Mrs. Hopkins to entertain her young guests were: Mrs. A. Hopkins, who wore chiffon velvet and tulle over shell pink; Miss Mary Beale, who was in silver lame and powder blue net; Miss Kath Wilson, in a pretty frisetta and rose shaded georgette frock. The other young guests were: Miss Elizabeth Monckton, Miss Alison lkNicol, Miss E. Reckit (Te Awamutu), Miss Edna House, Miss Edna Jones (Te Awamutu), Miss Doreen Sarford, Miss Nancy Litman, Miss Norma Sarford, Miss Mary Greville, Miss Phyllis Tait, Miss Val Collier, Miss Gwen Innis. Miss Dorothy Lightbonnie (Waihi), Miss Jean Gilfillan, Miss Ardri Holloway, Miss Lassie Hume, Miss Min Peake, Miss Claire Clayton-Greene, Miss Mary Mandeno (Te Awamutu), Miss Mary Speight, Miss Win Nicholls, Miss Nancy Gaze, Miss Marjory Houghton, Miss Margaret ClaytonGreen, Miss Ailsa Wilson, Miss Joyce Manning, Miss Margaret Taylor, Miss Betty Smith, Miss Berna Wilkes (Morrinsville), Miss Patty English and Miss Joan Gaze.

TAUMARUNUI CARNIVAL Taumarunui has just concluded a most successful carnival week. TJie carnival ball was the outstanding event in the carnival programme, and attracted a packed hall. Beautiful decorations and a wealth of fancy costumes, tuneful music by the Star Orchestra with assistance from Swift’s Te Kuiti Jazz Band, and an excellent floor, made the event one to be remembered. Musical extras were given by Miss Hodges, Mr. Franks and Mr. W. Fanthorpe, and Mr. B. Harker held the office of M.C. Prizes were awarded as follow, the judges eliminating men entrants owing to paucity of fancy costumes, and awarding this class to women in male apparel: Best poster costume (women), Miss E. Finlay; best poster costume (men), Miss M. O’Brien (Shell pump); best fancy costume (women), Miss Carswell (Queen of the Harem); best fancy costume (men), Mrs. Church (Indian rajah): most original costume in room, Misses W. Lawrence and N. Byrne.

The children’s poster and fancy dress masked ball was also a delightful event, for which the augmented Star Orchestra again supplied the music, and Mr. B. Harker officiated as M.C. The prizes in the various dress classes were awarded as follow, the competition being very keen: Girls’ poster costume, B. Morgan (Buy N.Z. goods) 1. N. Ross (box of chocolates) and M. Krebs (Kaitieke butter) 2: boys’ poster costume, G. Powell (The Sun newspaper) 1, R. Hill (Michelin tyres) special award; girls’ fancy costume, E. Forbes (country cottage) 1, E. Hales (carnival girl) and F. Falkner (witch) 2; bovs’ fancy costume, A. McPherson (Chinaman) and M. McElroy (Santa Claus) 1, G. Davis (nigger minstrel) 2; most original for girls, B. Broadley (rooster) and J. Gibson (umbrella) 1. D. Davis (sweetest girl) 2; boys’ most original, Edwards (Paddy the pig) 1, Edwards( laugh, clown, laugh) 2; bestdressed child under six, Miss Naylor 1, Miss Crampton 2. Baby show: Girls, six months and under. Baby Towler 1, Baby Lee 2; boys. Baby McPherson 1; girls, six to 12 months. Baby AVest 1, Baby Finlay. 2; boys. Baby Hales 1, Baby Ebrey 2; girls, 12 to IS months. Baby Mercep 1, Baby Meredith 2: boys, Baby Hostick 1. Baby Williams 2. The special presented by Mr. A. J. Langmuir for best baby in the show was won by Baby Piri Mercep.

KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS Anglicans in the Taumarunui parish, embracing a large paj't of the Centra; Kins Country, are interested in the transference of the Rev. W. T. i . Skey to be vicar of Raglan, and the coming of the J- AY. Burley to take charge of Taumarunui. A number of social functions have been held, and a large gathering in the Parish Hall, at which Bishop Cherrington was present, welcomed the new vicar and farewelled the old. A presentation was made to the Rev. Mr. Skey and a number of musical and vocal items were given, this with a dainty supper combining to make a very pleasant evening. 1 A little farewell gathering took ! place at the Lower Retaruke School < (Kaitieke), when a large number of scholars, parents and friends met to say good-bye to Aliss Harrison, who is leaving the staff. Mr. J. Dempsey, committee chairman, referred to Aliss Harrison’s great work with the pupils, and on behalf of the settlers and district generally asked her to accept a gold wristlet watch suitably inscribed. Aliss I-larrison made a feeling reply, and was presented with a lovely bouquet by Aliss Esme Weller, acting for the scholars. A delightful birthday party was given at the residence of Miv and Airs. AV. Carter, Taringamotu, in honour of the host. Cards, dancing and music comprised a pleasant programme, and a number of enjoyable items were interspersed with these activities. On behalf *of the Anglican Church funds a successful dance was held in the Matiere Hall at the close of the gala day sports. Beautiful decorations turned the hall into fairyland, and music from an orchestra consisting of Airs. Ross (piano), Air. J. Ross (saxophone). Mr. A. Ross (banjo ukulele), and Air. A. Dillimore (banjo) made dancing a pleasure for the numerous participants. Air. Longley gave an appreciated extra. Aliss K. Thomas and Air. AV. Ala.rtin won the Alonte Carlo waltz, and the spot waltz went to Aliss S. Margan and Mr. A. Stevenson The opening night of the euchre tournament organised in Raurimu lor the winter months was well attended, and the interest shown augurs well for the success of the undertaking. Airs. P. Clarke won the women’s prize presented by Air. Gibson, and the men’s trophy given by Airs. Rees went to Air. A. Ilutson. Consolations went to Aliss. L. AlacDonald and Mr. R. Wheeler. Mr. and Airs. C. P. Hartnett, of Taumarunui, gave an enjoyable coming- of-age party at their residence in honour of Alias M. Langstone, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. F. Langstone, of Palmerston North. Airs. Hartnett, wearing a frock of pink georgette and lace, received a large number of guests. Aliss Langstone wore shell pink crepe de chine trimmed with silver lace. Dancing and games passed a bright evening. Air. Hartnett proposed the guest’s health, and Air. AlcLay responded on behalf of Aliss Langstone.

The annual school concert arranged by the staff of the Raurimu School was a very successful event, and the training of the children evidenced a care above the ordinary in such functions. The local hall was packed for ths occasion, and in returning thanks for such liberal patronage, the headmaster. Air. Stewart, said the staff regarded this as sufficient reward for the work they had done. Aliss Zachariah. was a very efficient accompanist. The residents of Taringamotu have arranged to hold a series of euchre parties during the next few months, each party to be followed by a dance. There was a good attendance at the opening event when Aliss Rodewald won the women’s prize, and Air. B. Waller the men’s. Despite counter-attractions there was a very fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the Taumarunui branch of the AV.C.T.U., the president. Sister Alison, being in the chair.. At the conclusion of the opening exercises. Misses AI. Davis and Brierly gave a pianoforte duet, and a very inspiring address on the work and place of women in the world was given by Airs. Brierly. Afternoon tea was served. During the proceedings Aliss Winnie Reed gave two elocutionary items, and Airs. Murray sang “The Lord is Aly Shepherd.”

CAMBRIDGE CARD PARTY On Tuesday evening the Cambridge Tennis Club held a very successful card evening in the Leamington Hall. Alasses of yellow and orange blossoms backed by feathery bamboo were the attractive decorations. Progressive bridge and 500 were played, the bridge prizes being won by Miss Savage and Air. Watson, Airs. Horne and Aliss lv. Fisher, Aliss Jessie Thompson and Mr. Fisher: Aliss Watt and Miss Barnett won the 500 prizes. Among those present were: Airs. Watson, Airs. E. E. Lee, Airs. Alervyn Wells, Airs. Simpson, Airs. Haworth, Airs. Morris, Airs. Macky, Mrs. Clemow, Airs. Clayton, Mrs. Neely, Airs. Hardwick, Airs. H. Bell, Airs. O. Gane, Airs. Peace, Mrs. Rota (Hawera), Airs. Kelly, Mrs. Alahoney, Mrs. Posseniskie, Airs. Fisher, Airs. AI. Garland, Airs. Hulme, Mrs. Skeet, Mrs. A. R. Cox, Airs. Fletcher, Airs. Clow, Airs. Nelson, Airs. Armstrong, Airs. Priestly, Aliss Barnett, Miss A. Nelson, Aliss E. I»lackereth, Aliss J. Watt, Miss J. Couper, Mrs. J. Veale, Aliss S. AlcCarroll, Alias Savage, Aliss Bluck, Aliss E. Skeet, Aliss P. Gorrie, Aliss J. Clemow, Aliss K. Fisher, Miss G. Brann, Aliss J. Garland, Miss S. Brann, Miss A. Nolan, Aliss Armstrong. Aliss N. Langton, Aliss T. Banks, Aliss K. Brabant, Aliss Duncan, Aliss Garland, Miss E. Robinson, Aliss Cox and Aliss Duncan. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The monthly meeting of. the Glen Afton and Pukemiro Women's Institute was held last week, when a report was received from the delegates, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Cairns, on the biannual meeting of the Auckland Provincial Federated Women’s Institute. A hat-trimming competition was won by Airs. Thomas. Mrs. Batt, Mrs. Troughear and Aliss Afitchell were hostesses at afternoon tea.

WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. .A. M. Gannoway is spending a holiday in Rotorua. Mrs. W. Chitty. of Hamilton, Is holidaying in Kotorua. Mrs. Murray, of Cambridge, leaves for the Island trip shortly. Mrs. Rota, of Hawera, is the guest of Mrs. V. Nolan in Rotorangi. Bishop and Mrs. C. A. Cherrington left on Friday for a motor tour of both islands. Mrs. J. F. Strang and her daughters, of Hamilton, have left for a holiday in the South. Hr. and Mrs. Tod. of Cambridge, intend taking a trip to the Islands shortly. Mrs. Walter Evans, of Awanui. North Auckland, has been visiting Mrs. L. Flower, Matamata. Mrs. C. H. Davison. Maungatotara. North Auckland, is visiting Mrs. W. A. Turkington in Matamata. Miss Fain Peake, of Dunedin, is spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs. C. Peake, in Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hobbins, of Hamilton, leave on Thursday for Wanganui, where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Ryall. of Orea, were the guests of Miss Addie Brown in Cambridge for the opening of the hunting season. Mrs. Cyril Blundell, of New Plymouth. and Miss Parsons, of Tasmania, spent the week-end in Hamilton, or. their way to Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. C. Drew, of Hawera. motored through from Taranaki yesterday and are the guests of Mrs. B Griffiths, in Claudelands. Mrs. A. Beale and Miss Margaret Beale, of Hamilton, are leaving this week for Sydney, where Miss Beal intends studying physical culture. At the monthly meeting of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild last week, a very pleasant and popular little presentation was made to the Rev. P. R. and Mrs. Paris, who are entering upon their fourth year in the parish. Miss Iv. Brabant, who has been for the last four years on the staff of the Hautapu School, left on Friday for a new position. She was met by the pupils and their parents on Thursday afternoon. On behalf of the pupils, little Sammy Holmes asked her to accept a gold wristlet watch. All wished her great success. Mrs. T. F. Richards was the guest of honour of the old Borough Council, in Cambridge, at a very pleasant party in the supper room of the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. For the past lour years Mrs. Richards has been Mayoress of Cambridge, and has worked assiduously for the good of the town. On behalf of the old council, Mrs. Core asked Mrs. Richards to accept a. solid silver cake dish and a letter of appreciation. HUNT CLUB MEETS The opening meet of the Cambridge Hunt was held on Saturday at Fencourt. The weather was ideal, and a good run was much enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served at the home of Mr. Wynn Brown, the master, by Miss A. Brown. Among those present w’ere: Mrs. J. Ritchie (Waitetuna), Mrs. Colin Taylor, Mrs. W. A. Oliver, Mrs. Batchelor. Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. R. Railstead, Mrs. M. Banks. Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. Rutherford, Mrs. T. Ranstead, Mrs. G. Ranstead, Miss A. Brown, Miss R. Brown, Miss B. Crowther, Miss H. Crowther, Miss E. Souter, Miss P. Gorrie (Auckland), Miss T. Gardner, Miss N. Monckton, Miss T. Monckton, Miss T. Banks, Miss R. Souter, and Miss A. Nelson. PLUNKET SOCIETY At an enthusiastic meeting on Friday of those interested in Plunket work in Hamilton, the following officers were appointed: President, Mrs. A. H. Tompkins; vicepresidents, Mrs. C. H. Holloway, Mrs. Vere Chitty, Mrs. F. Vickery, and Mrs. Hughson; hon. secretary, Mrs. H. Burrell: hon. treasurer, Mrs. J. Page; committee, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. D. Hay, Mrs. C. Fowler, Mrs. A. Ramsay, Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. A. Beale, Mrs. Kibblewhite, Mrs. Kemble, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. E. V. Stace, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Minchin, Mrs. Sheppard, Mrs. E. P. Cowles. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. G. Reid, and Miss McEldowney.

TAIHOA SURPRISE PARTY Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ross, who are leaving Taihoa to live in Matamata, were visited by a number of their friends the other evening. The surprise party was most enjoyable, those present being Mrs. Connell (Auckland), Mrs. Booth (Hamilton), Mrs. Seed, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Weal, Mrs. Wright, Miss Ross, and the Misses Wright. During the evening Mr. W. S. Wilson, on behalf of the visitors, asked Mrs. Ross to accept a teapot as a memento of her friends in Taihoa. m * * CROQUET “AT HOME”

On Thursday afternoon the Hamilton Croquet Club held a very enjoyable “At Home” on their courts. Progressive and ring croquet were played. Miss Jones and Mrs. Sayers won the progressive, and Mrs. E. G. Johnson., the ring croquet. Mr. H. Howden, the president, presented the trophies won during the season. These were;—Championship singles; Mrs. Salter, runner-up, Mrs. Hobbs. A and B doubles: Mrs. Salter and Mrs. Scrimshaw; runners-up, Mrs. Masters and Mrs. York. Handicap singles: Mrs. Salter; runner-up, Mrs. Scrimshaw. B champion singles: Mrs. Mr. Howden, on behalf of the cornmittee. then presented several gifts. Mrs. York, the untiring secretary, was given a crystal vase, and the members of the tea committee, Mrs. Bern, Mrs. Scrimshaw and Miss Earl, were each presented with a cup and saucer. The members and their friends present were: Mrs. L. Sheppard Mrs. E. M. Masters, Mrs. G. Seifert, Mrs. Gillman, Mrs. Salter, Mrs. B. Wilkes, Mrs. Menzies, Mu York, Mrs. Bern, Mrs. Scrimshaw, Mrs. Lucas Mrs. H. Curling, Mrs. G. Bayley, Mrs. Neale, Mrs. Hargreaves, Mrs. Hodgkinson, Mrs,. Evans, Mrs. O’Brien. Mrs. Turbott, Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. E. G. Johnson, Mrs. Sayers, Mrs. F. Brewer, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Payne, Mrs McLean. Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Robson, Miss McLean, Miss Prentis, Miss Jones and Miss Johnson.^ QUEEN CARNIVAL PARTIES FOR CAMP FERGUSON FUNDS On Thursday evening Mrs. Frank Vickery and Mrs. C. Holloway arranged a bridge evening for the Hamilton West queen, Mrs. Pinfold, at Mrs. Pinfolds home in Victoria Street. Autumn flowers and leaves were the decorations of the rooms. Mrs. Vickery was wearing a smart frock of cedar brown ring velvet, and Mrs. C. Holloway was in black lace. Mrs. Pinfold wore apricot chiffon velvet and silver lame. Those present were:—Dr. and Mrs. Pinfold, Mr. and Mrs. F. Vickeiw, Dr. and Mrs. Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. Holloway Mr. and Mrs. Burtenshaw, Mr. and’Mrs. G. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. H. Varney, Mr. and Mrs. H. Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Hovev, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. W. King. Mrs. Gruar, Miss B. Vickery, Miss E. Guy, Miss A. Halliday. Miss A. Gilflllan. Miss J. Gilflllan, Major Allen, Mr, Halliday and Mr. Eggleston. * • •

On Friday night Mrs. H. Clark arranged a very enjoyable evening in the Masonic Hall for the Claudelands queen, Miss Norah Valder. A bright programme of music and competitions entertained those present, songs being sung by Mrs. Boyes, Mrs, McKinnon

and Miss Clifte, and dances given by Miss Peggy Clapham and Miss Daphne Gould. Mrs. J. Prentice played the accompaniments. A competition was wort by Miss Joyce Clark, and the evening ended in dancing. Miss Della Clapham playing the music. Among those present were:—Mrs. H. Clark, Mrs. J. McKinnon, Mrs. F. Clapham, Mrs. J. R. Fow, Mrs. Chester, Mrs. Madill, Mrs. C. Matthews, Mrs. J. McNicol, Mrs. J. Prentice, Mrs. Boyes, Mrs. A. L. Yule, Mrs. Elmsley. Mrs. Cliffe, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Jary, Nurse Leslie. Miss N. Valder, Miss D. Clark, Miss D. Yule, Miss L. Anderson, Miss P. Cliffe, Miss E. Leslie. Miss M. Jones, Miss J. Clark, Miss R. Kay, Miss I. McKinnon, Miss D. Clapham, and Miss P. Clapham. FIRE BRIGADE SOCIAL The officers and members of the Mount Albert Fire Brigade grave a very successful social evening to their friends on Saturday evening last. The club rooms were gaily decorated for the occasion and dancing was enjoyed to tla* strains of excellent dance music. A feature of the evening was the presentation of service certificates to some of the members by the chairman of the Fire Board, Mr. B. Brigham, who spoke of how the fireman is constantly at the service of the community day and night. Songs were contributed by Miss N. ] Green and Miss T. Higgins, and piano duets by Mr. T. Oade and Miss M. Judd. Among those present were: Mrs. Brigham, beige lace frock; Mrs. Marter, black satin beaute; Miss May Judd, ciel blue frock, uneven hem; Miss T. Higgins, embossed "crepe de chine, black grounds; Miss Warnock, saxe blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Kehoe, sage green georgette; Mrs. Gilbv, printed crepe de chine; Mrs. C. Seccombe, flame taffeta; Mrs. Oade, floral georgette; Miss B. McQuinlan, green georgette and gold lace; Mrs. F. Groom, jun., black taffeta and posy; Miss M. Nelson, green georgette and floral trimming; Miss E. Grace, vieux rose georgette and silver lace; Airs. W. Martin, silver lace and tulle; Mrs. M. Donnelly, black panne velvet; Miss Ruby Sherriff, black taffeta and gold lace; Miss N. Newman, sea green ninon: Miss J. Callam, scarlet ring velvet; Miss E. Smith, white georgette; Miss 1. Mansfield, black georgette; Miss AT. Caution, apricot crepe de chine; Aliss E*. Cantlon, black crepe de chine; Aliss D. Grenfell, red velvet, gold trimmings; Aliss B. Wigmore, flame satin beaute: Aliss D. Oliver, black sequin georgette, with touches of cerise; Airs. Reardon, lavender georgette; Aliss Green, flounced frock of lemon net; Aliss AlcKeav, beige taffeta with overdress of gold lace; Airs. Judd, black satin, with overdress of lace; ATiss Ramsey, pink crepe de chine trimmed with pale blue; Aliss E. Warren, green taffeta and gold lace: Aliss P. Sherson, crepe de chine and posy.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS Mc.MASTER—CLEARY The Rev. Father Hoare officiated at the marriage of Aliss Annie Cleary, of Wanganui, to John, the eldest son of Mrs. N. Me Master, of Wanganui, and formerly of Taumarunui. The ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Church. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Air. James Cleary, wore a lovely dress of ivory georgette trimmed with silver lace, with shoes and stockings to tone. She wore a veil with orange blossoms, and a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums, pink carnations and roses lent a charming touch to the ensemble. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. Aliss F. AlcAlpine and Aliss Af. AlcAlaster, both of Wanganui. The former wore mushroom pink crepe de chine trimmed with georgette, and a hat of cream crinoline. The latter was attired in powder blue crepe de chine with mushroom felt hat trimmed with blue forget-me-nots. Air. B. AlcAiaster. of Taumarunui, suported the bridegroom as best man, and Air. J. Wilkes, of Wanganui, was groomsman. To travel in the bride wore a nigger brown frock with hat. stockings and shoes of toning shades.