IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 680, 4 June 1929, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

MEWS

NOTES

Mrs. G. T. Avery, of Wellington, is a f guest at the Star Hotel. Miss Coldicutt, of Grafton Road, is ! in Wellington, staying with her niece.' Staying at the Star Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. P. Vanhoutte, of Ruatangata. Mrs. Douglas, who has been living in Auckland for some months, leaves for Sydney on Friday. Mrs. H. Tiarks has left Avondale j South and taken up residence in Bur- \ wood Crescent, Remuera. * * * Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dargaville, of j Auckland, left by the Xiagara today for a visit to England. Mrs. and Miss Fouhy, of Gillies Avenue, left today by the Xiagara on a holiday trip to Honolulu. Mrs. Guy Williams and Miss Joan Williams, *of Masterton, left by the Xiagara toda3\ en route for England. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bettle, of Palmerston X’orth. and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Harlow, of New Plymouth, are at the Central. At the Central are Mr. and Mrs. T. Moncur, of Tauranga; Mr. and Mrs. W. Forsyth, of Wellington; and Mr. and Mrs. P. Williams, of Paeroa. Miss Darling. of Auckland, leaves for an extended visit to England and Europe at the end of this month. She expects to be away for a year.

AFTER THE RACES GAY CROWD ATTENDS DIXIELAND CABARET DAINTY BALLETS Because it was the King's Birthday a brilliant carnival was held at Dixieland last evening. The holiday spirit was in the air and a merry crowd of dancers participated joyfully in the celebrations. Dixieland had been specially decorated for the occasion and made an effective setting for all the beautiful frocks worn. Trails of misty blue wistaria blooms hung in clusters from the ceiling, and the trellis screening the cubicles was entwined with sprays of pink flowers. Special cabaret items had been arranged and a feature of the evening was the graceful ballets arranged by Miss Gweneth MacNaughton and her pupils. Mr. Harry Xeilson and his orchestra, who seem to grow more popular each succeeding week, played all the newest and brightest dance numbers. Among those present were: Mrs. Trevor Brett was wearing a floral gown of lame with a wrap of embossed lame to match. Miss Moya Goldwater had on a flounced frock of silver lace. Miss Rita Cornaga was in a tiered frock of ciel blue geoi'gette with a draped falling from one shoulder. Miss T. Christie wore a briar rose frock of georgette. M.iss Aroha Clifford (Christchurch) was wearing a taffeta fi*ock of geranium rose shading, with ruched trimming. Miss Janet Clarkson wore a draped gown of black lace over white georgette. Miss Betty Rutherford, of Christchurch, was in a gown of floral patterned ring velvet, draped into uneven lines and adorned with a pink rose at the waistline. M.rs. Douglas was wearing a smart gown of absinthe green chiffon featuring a low decolletage. Miss Marjorie Simpson wore a frock of black ring velvet and tulle appliqued with velvet flowers. Miss Jean Macindoe had her black gown of georgette relieved with gold. M&s D’Arey Jones wore black georgette beaded in jet and relieved with a bouffant blue bow. Mrs. Heyter Ferguson was in a smart frock of Chinese blue chiffon with an uneven skirt. Miss Mollie Bailey was wearing a heavily sequined frock of gold toning. Miss G. Court’s frock of frilled georgette was expressed in a pastel rose tint. Miss Freda Gaudin wore a picture fi'oek of cameo pink tulle. Miss Ailsa Lewis wore a black taffeta frock relieved with peach tulle. Miss Audrey Lawrence was in a frock of ciel blue georgette with silver sequin embroideries. GOLD COATEE Miss Ann Gordon chose a golden coloured frock and wore with it a gold sequined coatee. Mrs. Power was in a frock of silk taffeta and lace. Miss D. Wilson wore a black frock of ring velvet. Mrs. Wyatt chose a chiffon frock of shell pink toning. PICTURE GOWN Mrs. H. R. Burrett wore a dainty picture gown of ankle length, expressed in forget-me-not blue and lotus pink shades. . , . Mrs. Eve Bentley was wearing a briar rose taffeta frock. Mrs. Frank Macky was in ft white georgette frock with silver sequins. Miss Rita Henley had on a blush pink georgette frock beaded in crystal. Miss Madeline Gaspard’s frock of gold lace was worn over lacquer red satin. Miss Edna Champion was ir. an opal blue frock of draped georgette. Miss D. Magee chose ceil blue crepe faille for her picture frock. Miss R. Thompson’s frock was of blush pink frilled taffeta. Miss J. Russell was wearing a mimosa yellow satin and tulle frock. Miss Ysolinde McVeagh wore a lace and georgette frock of powder blue. Miss M. Irvine was wearing a blush rose taffeta frock hemmed with gold la Miss Audrey Walton was in a long frogk of flounced green taffeta. Miss Somerset-Clive chose a pillar-box red frock of georgette. Miss Ailsa Hackett’s frock of flowered ninon was made with a dipping hem. Miss Margaret Rainger had a floral georgette frock of pastel toned georgette. . . . Miss A. Laery was wearing a picture gown of blue tulle and lace.

[ At the Royal are Mr. and Mrs. T. j Scott, of Timaru. I Miss Molly Fouhy and Miss Katli- ! ! leen Fouhy will leave by the Marama j on Friday for Sydney, where they will spend the winter months. Mrs. Charles Court, of Stanley Bay, leaves by the Marama on Friday for Sydney. Mrs. Court intends to be away about three or four months. i At the Cargen are Dr. and Mrs. S. W. I Behind, of Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hudson, of Hawke’s Bay, Miss A. Parsons, of Tasmania, and Miss El. Liman, l of Hartford, Connecticut. I Among those staying at the Elotel Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones and Mrs. Jones, of Timaru; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fisher, of Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. B. Q. Thomas, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Brcadfoot. of Te Kuiti; and Miss | T. Kelly, of Sydney. 1 Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hemstreet, of New York, Mrs. J. X. Lowry, of Hawke’s Bay, Mrs. B. B. Wood, of Wellington. Mrs. Green, of Christ- . church, and Miss Lindsay, of "Wellington, are among the guests at the Grand Elotel. ! Mr. and Mrs. J. McDiamond, of Syd- [ riey; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Weller, and Miss Iv. and Miss J. Weller, of Sydney; the Hon. Mrs. Barry, of Adelaide; Mr.. ; and Mrs. E. Warner, of Detroit; Miss L B. Hinks, of Sydney; and Miss B. j Johnson, of Adelaide, are staying at the Grand Hotel.

A FRILLED GOWN CARRYING ROSES AND HYACINTHS LE VESQUE—KING WEDDING | Miss Annie King, the youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. King, Captain Springs Road, chose filmy ivory georgette for her wedding gown yesterday afternoon when she was married in the Church of the Assumption to Charles William Le Vesque, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Le Vesque, Te Papapa. The Rev. Monsignor Cahill performed | the marriage ceremony. and Miss Madge Eliggins was at the organ. The church had been decorated with white narcissus and arum lilies. The bride was given away by Mr. Wallace Ross, her brother-in-law, and looked charrqing in her frilled ivory gown of uneven length, relieved with deft touches of silver. Her beautifully embroidered tulle veil was caught with a coronet of pearls and orange blossom buds, and she carried a bouquet of white roses and water hyacinths. Attending the bride were the Misses Dulcie and Mabel Davidson. Their pretty georgette frocks of palest leaf green and primrose, respectively, were similarly made with bodices of silver lace over the pastel'shaded georgette, and deeply petalled georgette skirts. Each maid wore a halo cap of tulle and carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers to tone with her frock. TINY ATTENDANTS Vixle Laurenson was a dainty little flower-girl in her frilled lilac ninon frock and pretty poke bonnet, carrying a posy of violets, and Master Owen Main, a page-boy, wore a debonair suit of blue velvet, with a ruffled blouse of ivory satin. Mr. J. E. King attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. Peter Elennessey acted as groomsman. THE RECEPTION After the wedding, a reception was held at the Domain Tea Kiosk, where potted begonias arid flowering shrubs made the room look very attractive. Mrs. King received her guests wearing a gown of black marocain, relieved with gold lace, and smart black hat. Mrs. De Vesque, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue crepe de chine ensemble, with hat to tone. Miss Kate King, sister of the bride, was gowned in almond green ring velvet, with hat to match. Mrs. Walter Main, another sister of the bride, wore amethyst georgette, with soft felt hat of matching shade. Mrs. Wallace Ross had chosen a gown of cherry silk, relieved with beige georgette. The bride travelled in a smart black face cloth costume, worn with a green felt hat and fox furs.

Boating Dance UNIQUE DECORATIVE SCHEME MAKES DELIGHTFUL SETTING FOR BAYSWATER CARNIVAL. MANY GUESTS ATTEND The hundred couples present at the Takapuna Boating- Club’s Kang's Birthday carnival dance at Bayswater last evening were of one mind: that the revel was one of the most delightful yet held by this enterprising club. No effort had been spared by the decorations committee to make the hall the last word in scenic attractiveness. Gay festooning splashed at intervals with coloured lamps, quaint picture scenery and brilliant spotlights, all combined to provide the pleasantest finale to the holiday. Excellent music was given by the Kit;: Orchestra. Among those present were: Miss IT. Ussher, in a frock of bois rose crepe de chine. Miss T. Stewart, wearing a frock of coffee lace over apricot taffeta. Miss O. Buchanan, who wore an ivory georgette frock. Mrs. J. Mackay, whose frock of cream georgette was mounted over flesh satin. Mrs. T. Eryland in a beige crepe de chine and lace frock. Mrs. Bach, whose frock was of navy crepe de chine. Miss Winsome Bach, wearing a frock of rose pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Gyde, who was in nut brown lace over brown crepe de chine. Mrs. Waddell, in a royal blue silk Miss M. Williamson, in a pretty frock of cerise net over llame satin. CERISE AND FLAME Miss M. Williamson, in a frock of cerise net over flame satin. Mrs. J. Eorbes, in a primrose taffeta frock with black hand-painted wrap. Mrs. Claude Brinsden, wearing a’frock of black georgette with silver spray. Mrs. M. Smith. whose nattier blue georgette frock was worn with a black Spanish shawl. Miss X. Stokes, in a jade green crepe de chine and silver lace frock, j Miss I. Bray, whose frock was of tur- ! quois© blue chiffon velvet and gold lame, j Miss E. Taylor, in a shell pink maroMiss I ickworth, who wore a frock of cherry taffeta with lringed black wrap. Miss M. Edwards, who relieved her shaded satin and georgette frock with a tloral posy. SILVER AND ROSE Miss C. Blackwell, whose frock of silver lame and satin beaute was worn with a pink wrap. Miss P. Blackwell, who chose a black ring velvet frock. Miss Ina Scholium, in a frock of moon- { light blue satin with floral spray.

Mrs. Rush ton, whose beaded frock of black georgette had silver reliefs. Miss J. "Webster, in a hand-painted frock of nile green georgette. Miss Dulcie Howe, wearing a frock of duchess blue crepe de chine ctnd silver lace. Miss Xan Johnston, in an apricot georgette and gold lace frock. Miss I. Condon, who wore an embossed ivory geoi'gette frock with uneven hem. Mrs. Wade, in a frock of rose embossed chenille. Mrs. W. Lawrence, who chose embossed eau de nil crepe de chine with a peach wrap. Miss J. Buchanan, wearing a frock of cerise georgette and gold lace. Mrs. Inks tone, in a navy blue marocain frock. Miss O. Platt, in a frock of lemon net over pastel satin. Miss Vio Blackwell, wearing a beaded frock of salmon satin beaute. Miss A. Forbes, whose frock was of sky blue tulle and silver lame. Miss J. Bennett, in an embossed ivory georgette frock. Miss L. Lye, who chose a frock of powder blue georgette and silver lace. Miss D. Mahon, whose apricot taffeta frock had bronze blue relief. Miss C. Bestic, in a pink georgette frock with silver brocade. Mrs. H. Jensen, who had hand-embroi-deries on her frock of eggshell satin. Miss Benton, wearing a frock of cyclamen satin. Miss P. Read, who wore a frock of flame crepe de chine and gold lace. Mrs. Croydon, in a silver beaded frock of rose georgette with spray of roses. Mrs. Hollo, whose flame taffeta frock was worn with a fringed gold wrap. Mrs. R. Lidgard. in a frock of apricot crepe de chine and lace. PEACHBLOOM WRAP Mrs. J. Deacon, wearing a cream lace frock over satin with a peachbloom shawl. Mi's. Edwards, in a frock of black chenille geoi'gette. Miss L. Bromfteld, who had a frock of salmon geoi'gette and lace. Miss H. Bow, whose cyclamen taffeta frock was inset with gold tinsel lace. Miss D. Gower, frock of ivory crepe de chine with hand-painted wrap. Mrs. E. Woodward, frock of sunglow crepe de chine and silver lame, pleated skirt. Mrs. Barton, frock of rose pink crepe de chine and gold lace, blue relief. Miss Holt, ivory taffeta frock with uneven hem. , . Miss M. Williams, frock of pastel pink lace over pink silk, jade bead reliefs. Miss Lorna Black, frock of old gold crepe satin with gold lace relief. Miss Jean Bertram, powder blue and lemon taffeta frock with uneven hem. Miss D. Braid, frock of cameo pink ring velvet. Miss Eden King, pastel blue georgette ! frock, with diamante relief. ! Miss F. Worthington, frock of nile i green silk taffeta. | Miss C. Jordan, frock of alice blue t.af--1 feta and gold lace, with bronze blue j Spanish shawl. A ROSE SPRAY i Miss K. Williams, shell pink raie de ! chine frock with spray of roses. Miss O. Hurfitt. frock of pastel pink georgette and silver lame with uneven hem. Miss X. Swann, ivory satin and silver lace frock with oriental shawl. Miss M. Swann, frock of smoke grey georgette and gold lame. Miss E. Huntingdon (Invercargill), duchess blue satin frock with spray of silver roses. Mrs. J. Taper, frock of old ivory rayon silk with uneven hem. Miss Alice Armitage, black chiffon velvet frock. Miss Crossley, frock of tulle over ivory Miss Ayres, sea-green georgette frock. Miss D. Bowman, frock of sunkist taffeta and coffee lace. Miss Unice Benbow, magenta crepe de i chine frock with silver lace relief. Mrs. F. C. Avery (Hawera), black lace frock with silver spray of roses. Mrs. Boothwell, beaded frock of flame taffeta. Miss Ida Maxwell, cyclamen crepe de chine frock with uneven hem. Mrs. T. Cole, black georgette frock with silvei* lace reliefs. Miss L. Cathie, panelled frock of rose embossed chenille.

VICE-REGAL PARTY GUESTS AT ELLERSLIE The Vice-Regal party were guests at the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting at Ellerslie yesterday. Pier Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson, who arrived with the GovernorGeneral in time for the Steeplechase, was in a black ensemble of velour cloth, with black furs and a black liat banded with green and gold ribbon. The Countess Thelma Metaxa wore a pastel crepe de chine frock under an apple green coat. She had a hat to tone and white furs. Mrs. George Baird wore a liaples blue and floral crepe de chine frock, with a black cloak of sable furs and navy hat. Miss Vesey was in a navy blue coat, collared with grey fur, and wore a hat of wine felt. Mrs. Barry, a visitor from Australia, who accompanied the Vice-Regal party, wore a grey mariette frock under a grey lambswool coat, with a Miss Johnston, another Australian visitor, wore steel grey with a black fur coat and felt hat. Mrs. B. B. Woods, daughter of the Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Ward, wore an embossed coat of mulberry tone, with brown furs and felt liat to match. Miss Aroha Clifford, of Christchurch, was in a navy blue tailored suit, with skunk furs and navy hat, relieved with touches of red. The guests at the club luncheon party given by the president, Sir Edwin Mitchelson, included: Sir Joseph Ward, Mrs. B. B. Woods, the Hon. K. S. Williams, Lady Ilerdman, Sir Alexander Plerdman, the Hon. PI. Atmore, Minister of Education, Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Chernside, of Melbourne, Sir Samuel Hordern, of Sydney, Mr. J. Bull, Miss Aroha Clifford, Captain Boyle, Mr. C. F. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Day, Commander and Mrs. Wells, Mr. Walter Clifford, of Christchurch, Miss V. Brown, the Hon. J. B. Donald, Postmaster-General, and Mrs. Donald, Mr. McCullough, Mrs. Roy Wilson and Mrs. Chapman. MORNING TEA FAREWELL PARTY IN TUDOR ROOMS MRS. CHARLES COURT ENTERTAINS i Mrs. Charles Court, who leaves for Sydney on Friday,entertained a number of friends at morning tea in the Tudor rooms on Saturday. Her guests were: Mrs. Cornaga. Mrs. Albert Goldwater, Mrs. Tapley, Mrs. Brinsden, Mrs. PI. R. Burrett, Miss Rita Cornaga, Miss Rhodes, Miss Noni Martin, Miss K. Fouhev, Miss M. Goldwater. Miss Rita Matthews and Miss Betty Sharman. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Dorothy (Dot), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. X. Hawkes, of ITerne Bay, to Stan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirk, of Shelly Beach Pwoad, Herne Bay.

IN CARNIVAL MOOD ROWING CLUB FOLK MAKE MERRY AMUSING NOVELTIES The North Shore Rowing Club celebrated his Majesty’s birthday with a surprise dance in the Foresters’ Hall. Devonport. Carnival hats, bearing lucky numbd s, handpainted balloons, Monte Carlo waltzes, excuse-me jazz, chains, whirling lights, and other novelties were pressed into service to entertain the patrons, and, with the Kit Kat Orchestra excelling itselT, j the dance was voted the brightest held at Devonport this season. The hall was decorated by the men’s committee in the club s colours j forget-me-not blue and white. The club initials were outlined against the j fresh green of nikau, which was liberally placed around the walls and the supper room, and overhead canopied lights shone softly through a “sky” of blue and white paper streamers. The women’s committee included: Airs. Sharp, who was frocked in coral pink georgette, patterned in sequins. Airs. C. I’arquharson, whose moon-mist blue crepe de chine frock was boxpleated in zig-zag motifs. Mrs. Butland, frocked in hydrangea satin, with a floral lace overdress of the same shade drooped into points. Aliss Connie Porter, in peach georgette, with an ecru lace half-skirt. Aliss PI. Tatton, who chose apricot crepe de chine, with a draped lace overfrock. Among those present were: Airs. Dalton, wearing black georgette, with floral embossing. Airs. A. "Wright, in peach georgette and a pink shawl. Airs. A. Halvev. whose black georgette skirt was made with a 'oodice of oriental georgette. ANKLE-LENGTH FROCK Aliss R. Gardner, wearing an ivory taffeta frock of ankle length. Aliss J. Hayson, in a silver sequined bodice and wistaria skirt, under gold lace. Aliss Lyons, wearing eau de nil crepe de chine. Aliss Babs Alarsham, in a figured georgette frock. Aliss Nancy Griffin, who wore rose satin with silver lace overskirt. Aliss Ethel Archer, in chartreuse green georgette, achieving a long uneven hem. with a skirt of lace Aliss Beere, in princess mary blue georgette and lame. over navy satin, relieved with cyclamen. Aliss F. Lawrence, who wore navy lace Aliss I. Stubbing, in pastel pink sequined silk crepe. Aliss Kalka, wearing a frock of pimpernel red crepe de chine. Aliss Xoele Wynyard, who chose a pink french frock and shawl to tone. Aliss Doreen Ryan, in shell pink crepe de chine, with a shawl to tone. Aliss Rose Norris, wearing canton jade taffeta, with a posy to match. Aliss G. Norris, in a black frock of georgette. Miss Bowen, who wore an orange lace frock. Miss Linkhorn, in a lido blue taffeta (frock. Miss Z. James, in black crepe de chine, and a shawl of embroidered silk. Aliss J. Ambriclge, in a black frock, with a scarlet posy.

J Aliss AI. Green, in a flame satin crepe I frock. Aliss Collins, who wore maize crepe de chine and gold lace. ! Aliss V. Stubbing, in a coral pink frock ! of georgette. j AUss I. Connor, who wore silver tissue and velvet. Aliss Jones, in pompadour rose crepe satin. Miss Spraggon, wearing delphinium crepe de chine and shawl to tone. Aliss V. Gobbons. in shell pink crepe de chine, and posy of pink. Aliss P. Seagar. who wore peach georgette, with bouffant bow, and side streamers of ankle length. Aliss Alunn, Avearing powder blue georgette and crepe de chine. Aliss Alarjorie Alorgan, in pastel pink crepe de chine, with uneven hem. Alias Seager, in a leaf green georgette frock. LEAGUE DANCE DEVONPORT FOOTBALLERS ENTERTAIN FRIENDS UNITED CLUB HOSTS The Devonport United Football Club's series of socials was continued on Saturday in the Foresters’ Hall, Avhere gayly looped streamers added a vivid touch of colour to an artistic decorative scheme. Music was in the care of the Kit Kat Orchestra, and Air. Alorgan controlled the floor. Among those present were: Airs. A. Hal ton, who wore a frock of black embossed georgette. Airs. A. Ha Ivey, wearing a chenille georgette frock. Mrs. P. Blenkarne. whose black georgette frock was matched with a black floral shawl. Aliss A*. Gibbons, in a black georgette Aliss Alay Bowen, whose ivory frock of taffeta was of ankle length and was inset with lace. Aliss Phil AlcGregor. in an orange taffeta frock with uneven hem. Aliss I. Briggs. wearing chartreuse satin relieved with pearls. Aliss D. Hines, in a chenille and taffeta frock. Miss Ruby Buckley, who wore sage green velour. Aliss K. McKenzie, who wore royal blue georgette with iridiscent sequins. Aliss F. Anderson, in a brocaded georgette frock. PEACH TAFFETA Aliss S. Anderson, wearing peach taffeta and tulle. Aliss AI. Buckley, in flame georgette softened with silver. Aliss W. Larritt, in a jade green taffeta gown. Aliss L. Pickering, wearing a grassgreen velvet frock. Aliss Bloggs, in a figured shantung frock and a Spanish shawl. Aliss .Jones, who wore a pastel pink taffeta frock. Miss C. Joughlin, in a frock of larkspur blue taffeta. Aliss J. Anderson, who chose a line ’ green and gold frock. Aliss D. Gibbons, whose cherry panne velvet frock had georgette panels. Aliss P. Gibbons, wearing eau de ml georgette. : Miss L. Scott, in a sky blue georgette frock. Miss K. Gardiner, who wore an ankle ‘ length frock of ivory satin. Miss AI. Waterhouse, in a powder blue 1 georgette gown with an uneven hem. Aliss Alarjorie Alorgan, whose cyclamen ' georgette frock was sequined in silver. Aliss Phylis Blenkarne. in an uneven 5 hemmed frock of powder blue ninon. Aliss B. Buckley, wearing a flame talf feta frock. , . Aliss AI. Linkhorn, who wore a frock 5 of canton jade lame. i > One bottle of “XAZOL” protects the vhole family. Benefits everyone. - Quickly soothes and eases. 60 doses I Is 6(3.