Club Colours Decorate Hall At Takapuna

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 668, 21 May 1929, Page 4

Club Colours Decorate Hall At Takapuna

Life-Savers Dance To Gay Music MANY GUESTS PRESENT With, the object of providing further life-saving equipment, particularly a new reel, for the Hauraki Road end of Takapuna Beach, the members of the Takapuna Surf and Life-Saving Club held an enjoyable dance at the Palladium Theatre, Takapuna, last evening. The club colours, blue and gold, were artistically worked into the decorative scheme of both dance hall and supper room. Music for dancing was provided by Mr. Al. Thomson and his orchestra. Arrangements were in the hands of a committee consisting of Messrs. A. W. Collins, A. Gunn, G. Cameron, G. Rappard, X. Brown, A. Vail, and R. M. Moor, hon. secretary. Among those present were: Miss Eileen Gunn, who wore a frock i j of black velvet. i Miss L. Richardson, in a black taffeta i I frock with pink insertion, j Miss D. Hopkins. wearing a frock of lilac taffeta and gold lace. I Mrs. H. C. Levett, whose black geor- ! gette frock was worn with a black and gold Egyptian shawl. Miss T. Benton, in a frock of powder blue georgette and a grey shawl. .Miss V. Marchani, wearing a fuscliia j georgette frock, with an uneven hem. Miss M. Field, whose frock was of black i crepe de chine. Miss Molly Fleming, who chose a jade ' green crepe de chine frock with silver j relief. Miss Doris Bowman, in a frock of shot flame taffeta. Miss M.. Swan, in a frock of raspberry taffeta. Miss G. Swan, whose wore a fuscliia taffeta frock and oriental shawl. Miss N. Swan, in a black velvet frock and oriental shawl. Miss M. Gittos, wearing an apple green crepe de chne frock with floral relief. Miss D. Gittos, whose frock was of lemon taifeta. Mrs. Gittos, who wore a royal blue and beige marocain frock. Miss Eden Ring, in a frock of apple green taffeta. Miss F. Worthington, wearing a brocaded frock of lemon crepe de chine. .Miss Ida Tucker, who wore a frock of emerald green satin, with an uneven hem. Miss F. Neil, in a blush pink ninon frock. Mrs. Pocock, wearing a frock of navy georgette. Miss K. 'Williams, who chose a rose pink frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. Dunn, in a frock of black crepe de chine.’ Miss E. Brown, whose carmine frock was of georgette. „ . ~ , . Miss G. Brown, wearing a frock of black georgette. Miss V. Brown, in a sea green georgette frock with silver relief. Miss Richardson, who relieved her black taffeta frock with pink. Mrs. Wheatley, who came in a frock of pastel blue crepe de chine. Miss Clarice Willis, wearing lavender crepe de chine and lace. Miss Nora Pocock, in a frock of red and white crepe de chine. Miss J. Pocock, who wore pale blue crepe de chine and lace. Miss A. Lee. whose frock of green crepe de chine, had an uneven hem-line. Miss J. Clark, in Cuban orange crepe de chine. . „ Miss R Monk, wearing a frock of apricot taffeta and silver lace. Mrs. D. Roger, in a frock of primrose charmeuse. , , . Mrs. G. P. Res ton, whose frock of gold velvet had embossed tissue panels. I : KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS ! The members of the Kakahi Ladies Hockey Club organised a function to farewell Miss F. Tait, who has been transferred from the l©cal school staff to a position in the Blenheim district. During the evening Miss J. Jones, captain of the club, presented the guest of the evening with a handbag, and at a latex' stage Miss Tait received a manicure set and a dainty pair of slippers from the school children. The Taumarunui Hospital Board decided at its last meeting that as soon as suitable accommodation and staff can be arranged the nurses at the hospital shall be granted an extra day’s holiday each month.

The second evening of the popular euchre tournament being conducted in Raurimu attracted a large number of players, the prizes being won as follow's: Mrs. Hill (trophy given by Mr. P. Clarke), Mr. Ingram (Mr. A. Hutson’s trophy).

The Manunui Tennis Club conducted a successful whist drive and dance, the gay decorations of the hall being a feature of the event. Excellent music was played by an orchestra consisting of Miss F. Watkins and Messrs. J. Weir and N. Endres. Mr. B. Wallace gave several appreciated extras, and Mr. W. Bowman was in the post of M.C. Whist drive results: Mrs. Bryan 1, Mrs. Brisk 2 and Mrs. Bradley 1, and Mrs. J. Davis 2. During the evening Mrs. W. Maud presented the cups and trophies to winners in the tennis tournaments held during the past season: Miss Curran; runner-up, Miss Cheese; Mr. S. Henry, junr.; runner-up, Mr. H. Miller. Miss Cheese won the second tournament, with Miss Curran in second place. In the men's second tournament, Mr. D. Kilpin piled up the highest points, with Mr. C. Haddon second. The Misses Gray and Bradshaw, two very popular members of Matiere’s social life, were the hostesses at a party in the local hall, over 100 guests being present. The orchestra consisted of Mrs. Noice and Messrs. N. Dillimoro, A. Ross, Longley, A. Ross and J. Ross, and items were given by Mrs. Sugdort, Messrs. Sandison, A. llhyned and A. Taylor. Miss M. Alanson won an interesting car competition, and Miss N. Margan won a quaint game, both receiving useful prizes.

The Raurimu Girls' Kahanga Club held its first meeting for the season at the residence of Mrs. Murray. A , number of new members were enrolled, and officers for the next term elected as follows.' President, Miss Murray; vice-president, Miss B. Anderson; secretary, Miss Zachariah; treasurer, Miss I. Hill. ! The Kakahi Catholic Church Committee, which is noted for organising pleasant dances during the winter season, conducted a well-attended function, at which novelty dances, always so popular, were a feature of the proceedings. The winners of the two principal events were: Monte Carlo, Mr. F. Watkins and partner: sppt waltz, Mr. B. Allan and partner. The Merry Five supplied the music, and Mr. L. Rowbotham was M.C. A very original table decoration recently seen in the house of a wellknown actress consisted of a large green glass bowl filled with those I varnished balls, whose brilliant colours, disposed in plaids or stripes, were one of the delights of our childhood. These were arranged in the form of a pyramid and made a very J effective and colourful centre-piece.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Oicn Correspondent J Mrs. A. Joseph, of Hamilton, has left for a holiday in Australia. Mrs. F. E. Greenfield, of Te Awamutu. is holidaying; in the South. Mrs. E. P. Cowles, of Hamilton, is visiting? Mrs. L. J. Bull, in Hawera. Mrs. Iv. 11. OTlalloran is the guest of Mrs. E. C. Banks in Matamata. Mrs. F. Gordon, of Hamilton, is spending a short holiday in Rotorua. Mrs. C. H. Loughnan has returned to her home in Puahu*‘ from a motor tour of the North Island. Mrs. M. AV. Coventry, who has been on a motor tour in the South, has returned to her home in Hamilton. BRIDGE PARTIES On Friday Mrs. H. J. Greenslade gave a bridge afternoon in the Circle ] room of the Lyceum Club to her niece. Mrs. Guy Shaw, of Thames. Beautiful leaves and chrysanthemums made gay splashes of autumn colour in the room. Airs. Greenslade was in a bottle green satin velour gown. Mrs. Shaw wore a velour suit and hat of beige tones. The others present were Airs. Haseler, Airs. U. Hobbins, Airs. P. E. Stevens, Airs. A. E. Cox, Airs. F. E. Peacocke, Airs. X. Ratcliffe. Airs. AV. D. Ross, Al.rs. P. E. Cleary, Miss C. AVallnutt and Aliss C, Jolly. Airs. F. Vickery, at her home in London Street, gave a very successful party on Friday for the Hamilton West Queen, Airs. F. D. Pinfold. Airs. Vickery wore a frock of black georgette. Aliss Ruby Vickery was in a georgette frock of cyclamen tones. Aliss Bessie Vickery wore a frock of parchment lace over shell pink. Progressive bridge was played, the prizewinners being Aliss Cecill Chitty, Miss Patty English. Air. X. Ross and Air P. Wilson. Those present were Air. and Airs. J. Standon, Air. and Airs. Sellar, Airs. S. Wilson, Aliss V. AVatts. Miss C. Chitty, Aliss S. Denz; Miss A. Gilfillan, Aliss AV. Plummex (Auckland), Aliss K. Wilson. Aliss P. Bullock. Miss K. Oliver. Aliss J. Crabbe, (Felding), Aliss Iv. Tompkins, Aliss M. Ross, Aliss G. Hammond, Aliss E. Guy. Aliss P. Ford (Ngaruawahia), Aliss X. Pittar, Aliss E. Hammond, Aliss X. Taylor, Aliss E. Bullock, Aliss M. Conlan (Auckland), Aliss A. Wilson. Aliss X. Jackson, Aliss B. Alanning, Alisas Al. AVilson, Aliss D. Pratt. Aliss F. Hall, Aliss J. Gilfillan, Aliss E. AVilson. Mi?s j P. English, Alessrs. C. Howell, L. AVil- ! son. Hallett, Adams, Johns, J. Tuck, N. Wilson, D. Smith, G. Rees, C. Bryant, B. Varney, D. Hawkes, B. Carthew. G. Page, J. Gillett, D. Chambers, K. Welsh.

Airs. J. D. Smith gave a very successful bridge party at her home in River Road, Hamilton, for the Claudelands Queen, Aliss Noruh Valder. Progressive bridge was played in rooms decorated with lovely autumn foliage.

Airs. Smith was wearing a smart frock of black ring velvet embroidered in gold. Those present were Dr. and Airs. Hopkins, Dean and Airs. G. B. Barnett, Air. and Mrs. H. Valder, Air. and Airs. J. Vickery, Air. and Mrs. H. J. Ferguson, Air. and Mrs. G. Primrose, Air. and Airs. Wyvern Wilson, Mrs. G. Valder, Mrs. Sherman (Auckland.), Airs. T. A. Melroy, Airs. E. F. Peacocke, Airs. G. Hurdwood, Airs. EE. F. Clayton-Greene, Airs. S- Simmons, Airs. A. W. Ward, Aliss X. Valder, Aliss L. Valder. Miss E. Ward, Aliss B. Vickery. Miss H. Fc-he.rer. Aliss Hogan, Mis- F Miss A. Moore, Air. D. Snoith/'sMr. 1U Fraser. Air. G. Rees, An. »_-y. Mr. E. R. Gresham, Air. E. Clayton-Greene. TE AWAMUTU PARTIES On Alonday afternoon Airs. Clough Blundell gave a jolly party for some of her bridge-playing friends. Her rooms were gay with shaded African marigolds, scarlet salora. while lovely yellow chrysanthemums and asparagus were the flowers on the hospitable tea table. Airs. Blundell was wearing a dainty frock of beige georgette made with tiny frills of beige lace. Her guests were Airs. Otway, Airs, de la Peake, Airs. G. Teasdale, Airs. Raymond Jones, Mrs. F. Quinn, Airs. L. Chamberlain, Mrs. W. Jeffery, Airs. J. S. Ashmore. Airs. A. J. McGovern, Mrs. A. F. Whyte, Airs. J. AfcCorrall. Airs. A. A. Reese, Airs. A. Bond, Airs. C. H. Louglinan, Airs. C. G Downes, Mrs. J. O'Sullivan, Airs. S. S. Preston, Airs. C. Storey, Airs. T. L. Skerman, Airs. AlacDonald (Gisborne), Airs. J. A. Hawkins, Airs. J. Oliphant, Aliss G. Wyatt, Aliss S. Empson, Aliss H. Foche. Those who won prizes were Airs. Hawkins (highest score), Aliss Wyatt '(hidden number) and Airs. AlcDonaid (consolation). On Friday night at her home in Te Awamutu Airs. F. Bowden gave a very happy coming-of-age party for her daughter Edna. Airs. Bowden received her guests wearing a frock of black georgette and lace. Aliss Bow-

den was in a frock of daffodil tinted georgette. Flag bridge made much fun for the guests, the winning table being Miss M. Storey. Mr. D. Wallace and Mr. Jeffries. The consolation prizes went to Aliss B. Monutlore. Aliss H. Wilden and Air. K. Smith. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Downes, Mrs. C. F. Battaon. Mr*. Brown, Aliss K. Wallace, Miss M. Storey. Mrs. H. Wilden. Miss B. Montifiore. Miss K. Woolley. Miss W Wallace. Aliss L. Bray. Miss E. Peate Miss H. Civil. Aliss M. Quin. Miss A. Houston. Alessrs. R. Hill, F. Katton. J. Coyne, M. Winter. E. Bent, f\ Afacklow. K. Storey. It. Collins. H. Brent. R. Wallace. D. Chittenden. K. Smith, H. Armstrong. ,T. Thompson. T\ Storev. S. Mandono, W. McGovern Jefferies. D. Wallace.