IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 686, 11 June 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Reid, of Hamilton, are staying at the Hotel Careen. Miss Meg Ivissling. of Parnell, is the guest of Mrs. Colin Taylor, in Hamilton. Mrs. A. A. Chittenden, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. J. O'Sullivan in Te Awamutu. Miss L,. Higginson, of Gisborne, returned on the Tofua yesterday from a tour of the Islands. At the Star Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. C. Slack, of Sydney, and Mrs. E. Davies, of Wlxangarei. Miss Margaret Bailey, of Auckland, who has been spending some months in Tirau. has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hunt, of Thames, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. McGregor, of Okahukura, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Urquhart, of Fiji, are staying at the Albert Hotel. Staying at the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Marshall, of the U.5.A.., Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Mitchell, of Wellington, Mrs. P. Averell, of Bangalore, and Miss Mclldowie. of Gisborne.

SUCCESSFUL BALL SPINSTERS HOLD BRIGHT FUNCTION AT SWANSON On Saturday evening the spinsters oC Swanson held an enjoyable ball. The hall was decorated in shades of rose and blue, and over 200 people spent a pleasant evening dancing: to music supplied by Parker’s Dance Orchestra. The Misses J. Berry and C. Taylor were mistresses of ceremonies. Among those present were: Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Corey, Mrs. Winter, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Peris, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. W. Taylor, Mrs. E. Grey, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. E. Freeman, Mrs. Strahan, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Buchanan. Miss Paitry, in pale green shot taffeta with purple bow. Miss Strahan, lido blue georgette. Miss Grace, green taffeta with orange trimmings. Miss Warnock, in saxe blue chenille georgette. Miss Nelson, wearing blue georgette.Miss Mansfield, blue and silver chenille georgette. Miss Corbette, blue ring velvet gown. Miss Paitridge, pink satin with frilled tulle skirt. Miss D. Moores, green crepe de chine and net skirt. Miss J. Moores, orange velvet ..with lace overskirt. Miss Ussher, green crepe de chine. Miss Croaker, flame crepe de chine gown. Miss Sutherland, red crepe satin and lace skirt. Miss G. Shuttle worth, black georgette frock of uneven length; , . Miss G. Mills, rose pink crepe de chine. Miss Soars, taffeta frock of lido blue. Miss C. Taylor, embroidered georgette frock of pastel shade. Miss Kinlock, pale lemon ninon, over A. H. Wood, flame metal lace and Cr Miss de ßodger* orange georgette l'rock tinsel and apricot Thorp; cameo pink georgette over crepe de chine of matching shade. Miss Adams, m apricot, lace over chif f °Siiss H. Perkins, leaf green satin b Mis t |'Ross, beige georgette, with panne e Miss flame taffeta frock with White, in blue lace and crepe de C *Mis*s Burton, blue morocain frock. Miss L. Robertson, blue taffeta and gU Mi.sj? < K. Smyth, pale blue taffeta gown. Miss E. Smyth, lilac tinted chiffon 2\jiss ew, ecru lace over pink o®oi ■ S€ Miss King, scarlet crepe de chine gown. Miss Lomas, blue crepe de chine frock. Miss Brown, gown of ivory taffeta. Miss Piggot, crepe de chine irock of peach colour. , ■ .. Miss McKenzie, black georgette e»<->v>n worn over flesh pink. Miss Wright, apricot lace over georSe M?ss Hunt, green georgette and silver & M?ss N. Robertson, ivory georgette, pointed with silver tinsel. Miss X. Perris, white crepe de chine “°Miss Buchanan, red georgette relieved with black. , . , , ... . Miss Veasey, pastel-tinted chiffon frock. , . . Miss E. Thorpe, flame crepe de clime gown. , , . Miss E. Thorpe, in blue crepe de chine. „ 4 , Miss Insley, maize taffeta frock. Miss M. Lowe, wine velvet gown. Miss E. Lowe, in a frock ol pink chif - fon velvet. Miss Veasey, pale green satin beaute. Miss Dawson, flame satin charmeuse Miss Rice, flame crepe de chine frock. Miss Buchanan, georgette frock of amethyst tints. Miss Warner, cherry velvet with silver lace. , Miss Coe, in blue satin beaute. Miss Winter, pale blue crepe de chine and pink tinsel. . Miss Berry, green crepe de cmne. Miss; E. Taylor, green satin beaute i = Miss M. Buchanan, pink georgette and lace frock. j Miss Watson, black georgette, diamante I trimmed. , , . , I Miss Kenney, blue crepe de chine frock. I Miss Buchanan, in blue georgette. I Miss E. Lay, henna and gold crepe de chine gown. 1 Miss Hay, silver and blue tinsel gown. ; Miss Sutton, tango taffeta frock. Mrs. Belgrosso, crepe de chine frock i of navy and beige. j Miss D’Arcy, blue velvet and brocade. ! Miss Harvey, pink crepe de chine and j black lace gown. I Miss R. Perkins, scarlet georgette with silver relief. Miss McCall, green crepe de chine gown. ! Miss Pattard, navy blue* georgette | Mrs. Wheaton, georgette frock of palest I leaf green. Miss Stansil, flame crepe de chine j Miss Gardiner, green crepe de chine frock. 1 Miss F. Perris, pink crepe de chine I and tulle flouncing?. j Miss Garbolino, blue and green petailed i georgette frock. , Miss Flavell, apricot chenille georgette, j Miss J. Irwin, ivory crepe de chine and silver lame. ; Miss E. Gould, in pink crepe de chineand lace. Miss A. Gould, blue crepe de chine and lace frock.

Pupils Party Musical Items. Amusing Games, And Competitions AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT On Saturday the pupils of Mr. James Hutton were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler, Mountain Road, Epsom. The music room was gay with bowls of flowers and autumn foliage. A delightful musical programme was given by several of the guests. Amusing games and competitions were won by Misses Berneice Eyre, Beatrice Thomas, Messrs. Trevor Morris and Bryce Henry. Mrs. Tyler wore a frock of black satin beaute, relieved with beige! Mrs. Mackenzie was in black crepe de chine and lace. Mrs. D. H. Thomas wore navy blue and beige crepe de chine. Miss Mollie Tyler’s frock was of lido blue georgette. Among those present were:—Misses Mary Lawrence, Margaret Douglas, Helen Eraser. Winnie Hockin, Eileen Laurence, Esme Robinson. Berneice Eyre, Mary Douglas, Dorothy Anderton, Beatrice Thomas, Myrtle Rennie, Nan McCrone and Kathleen Henry. SURPRISE PARTY VISITORS INVADE HOME GAY IMPROMPTU DANCE A gay party of young folk from Papatoetoe and neighbouring districts invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burrill, Flat Bush Road, Papatoetoe, on Saturday evening, and spent an enjoyable time in dancing and competitions. Mrs. Clapham acted as chaperone and Mr. R. Mackenzie was master of ceremonies. Dance music was contributed by Mrs. Bayliss-, Misses McCaulay, Clapham, Stonex, Burrill (2), Trimble, Barker and Mr. N. Walker, violin. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss M. Baird and Mr. T. McCaulay: roulette waltzes were won by Miss D. Grinter and Mr. W. Bavliss; Miss G. Docherty and Mr. B. Cox. Novelty competitions were won by Mrs. Burrill and Mr. D. Hope. Mrs. Bur.rill was wearing a pretty frock of bois de rose satin beaute; with side drapings to form an uneven hem. Among those present: Mrs. Clapham was wearing a black georgette frock with trimmings of lace. Mrs. Bayliss was in a gold lace frock worn over beige crepe de chine. Miss Ruth Moss (Porangahau, Hawke’s Bay), wore pillar box red georgette daintily appliqued. Miss D. Butler's frock was salmon pink crepe de chine with flouncing of tulle, IN MIST BLUE Miss E. Clapham was frocked in mist blue crepe de chine, finished with large bow on hip. Miss N. Burrill was wearing a duchess blue crepe de chine frock with scalloped hem, and finished with a gay shoulder posy. Miss G. Docherty wore cyclamen georgette with dainty trimmings of tulle and floral. Miss F. Trimble had gold lace worn over taffeta, finished with diamante buckle. Miss M. Smith’s frock was of ivory crepe de chifie, trimmed with tiny posies of red. PINK GEORGETTE Miss N. Burrill had a coral pink georgette frock featuring an uneven hemline and relieved with silver. Miss F. Stonex wore kingfisher blue georgette, relieved with silver lace. Miss G. McCaulay was frocked in green crepe satin with an overskirt of gold lace. Miss D. Grinter wore a dainty frock of silver lace. Miss A. Eade was in pink taffeta, finished with french embroideries. Miss M. Baird's picture frock was of flame shaded ray de chine with drapings of gold. Miss G. "Wilier ton was wearing a dainty frock of pin- tucked ivory georgette, with fiouneings of silver. Miss I. Barker wore a pretty french model of mist blue georgette. SILVER WEDDING MR. AND MRS. JOHN HOGG Mr. and Mrs. John Hogg, «of Dargaville, celeb.rated their silver wedding at their residence on May 31. A number of relatives and friends were entertained at dinner, including Misses Isavaile and Mabel Hogg, and Mrs. E. C. Carr, of Auckland.

ATHENIAN CLUB NOVEL DECORATIONS CHARACTERISE PARTY MINIATURE LAKES Members of the -Auckland Athenian Club spent a very pleasant evening at the Operatic Society’s Hall in Grafton Road on Saturday. The entertainment was in the hands of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. 1). Esam and Miss Beryl Esam. and after Mr. Wilfred : Wright, the club's president, had introduced the host and hostesses. the guests danced to music supplied by the Kit Ivat Orchestra. During the evening several musical and instrumental items were given. The artists contributing to the programme were Messrs. McAsten and Wood, the Snappy Three, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Massie. Mr. Ronald Muston, Miss Kate Christie and Mr. Arthur Reid. Tne hall and stage were decorated with palms, ferns and lycopodium. The original coloured lighting effects threw into relief a miniature swan lake that glittered at the back of the stage. Butterfly novelty hats were distributed among the dancers and added to the general gaiety of the evening. Mrs. Esam was very smartly gowned in gold lace, and Miss Beryl Esam wore a french frock in the newest shade of absinthe green. Among those present were: Mrs. Wilfred Wright, in black charmeuse. Mrs. C. Muni’o Emanuel, wearing hyacinth blue georgette relieved with silver. Mrs. F. Tysoe, who was in delphinium blue georgette and silver lace. Mrs. O. M. Richardson, wearing black georgette embroidered with beads. Mrs. J. B. King, whose gown of ring velvet was diamante trimmed. Mrs. Middleton, who wore a georgette frock beaded with crystal. Mrs. Percy Free, who was in turquoise blue crepe de chine, hand embroidered. Miss Laura Walker, in old gold satin beaute with satin trimmings. Mrs. Fawcett, wearing floral chiffon, j with uneven hemline. . . _ i Miss K. Marmont, wearing blue taf- . feta and silver lace. Miss S. Kay, who wore a black georgette and lace frock. Miss G, Breeze, in a scarlet ring velvet j frock. „ _ . , Miss Ida Walker, in a frock of gold lace and satin. . Mrs. Gilmore, wearing rose pink georgette with a blue bow. . Mrs. O. Macklow, in black spamsli lace over pink. Mrs. Richmond S. Brooke, who wore apricot georgette, featuring a goldspangled cape and uneven hem. Miss Tremewan, in a frock of navy taffeta and silk net. • , Mrs. Jackson Kerruish, whose frock was of blue sequined georgette with handkerchief drapery. Miss X. Appleyard, wearing royal blue and silver embossed velvet. Miss A. Roberts, in a silver brocade and black georgette frock. Mrs. P. Close, wearing a frock of black lace and georgette. Miss D. Ashley, in shell pink georgette and diamante. Mrs. H. Robinson, who wore eau de nil georgette and oriental trimming. Miss Alma Rowe, in pink georgette and diamante. , , Mrs. W. A. Thompson, wearing black georgette and diamante and an oriental shawl. RED GEORGETTE Miss Stella Thompson, in a lacquer red georgette frock with pointed hem of tulle. . . Mrs. G. Mayhill, wearing geranium red georgette and black tulle. Mrs. J. N. Shackelford, who wore an alice blue gown and silver coatee. Mrs. K. Hall, in a shell pink frilled frock with sash of silver. Mrs. B. /Kissin, wearing a primrose georgette and gold frock. Mrs. R. Wyatt, who wore black embossed georgette with diamante trimmTss R. Tyler, whose gown was of pompadour pink georgette. Miss M. Ross, in almond green satin beaute, d.'amante trimmed. Mrs. George Stuart, who wore cherry ring velvet and georgette. Miss B. Roberts, who wore ciel blue tissue. Miss Doris Marmont, in a blue embossed frock o; georgette, and shawl to tC> Mrs. Noy, wearing chartreuse green diamante. . . , r Miss Beryl Poulton, in a lrock oi gold lace. , , Miss Inez Gillies, who wore a coral pink taffeta frock. Mrs. J. J. O’Connor, m black georgette beaded in crystal and freneli roses. , Miss Kitty Williamson. black embroidered georgette and black figured Sh *Trs*. M. E. Lennard, white taffeta with metal trimming, and a silver and flame b °Miss I. Armitage, wearing gold lace with a shaded rose skirt. Mrs Gordon Lennox, wearing paste] silk net with gold sequins. ; , Mrs. W. Curtis, in moonmist blue chiffon taffeta. Mrs. G. H. Phillips, in a black georgette frock. . . Mrs. Houlahan, in geranium rose velvet and net. , Mrs. R. Feil, wearing apple green silk la Mrs. E. Perkins, who wore nattier blue embossed velvet. , . , _ Mrs. B. Williams, in a french frock of black beaded georgette. Miss G. Teasdale, . in lavender charmeuse sequined in cyclamen. Mrs. P. A. Fowler, in a black satin crepe frock. Mrs. H. B. Wright, wearing mauve shot taffeta and silver. . Mrs. A. Jacques, in an apricot sequined georgette frock. Miss D. Titchmarsli, who .wore seafoam taffeta and diamante trimming. Miss B. Titchmarsli, in white satin and Smith, wearing pqwder-blue E< Mre e W. Sadgrove, whose duchess blue georgette frock had crystal beading. Miss M. Mortensen, in orange georgette and gold, with a gold sequined shawl. Mrs. X. G. Fraser, whose ivory satin frock had a long tulle frilled skirt, with pink rosebud trimming. . Miss D. Marmont, wearing hyacinthblue eharmeuse and silver. . Miss Kay Christie, m a midnight blue ring velvet frock. JADE GREEN WRAP Miss L. Stonham, who w r ore rose pink taffeta georgette and a jade shawl. Miss F. Dickens, in powder-blue and beaded georgette, and cherry shawl. Mrs. C. Wise, wearing black georgette beaded in jet. , . . Miss Marne Brodie, who wore black net over flesh-tinted satin.' . Mrs. C. M. Dredge, in black net and emerald velvet. , t ~ , _ Miss Lillian Firrell, m petalled dress of taffeta, with bodice of pink georgette. Miss E. Rabbidge, in black georgette, with cyclamen medallions. Mrs. Phil Lewis, who wore a gown of pink silk net, with a cluster of lily of the valley giving relief. Miss Peggy Blythe, in flame beaded georgette. Miss Joyce Burnet, in sea-green taffeta and silver lace Miss Joyce Neumegcn, in powder-blue georgette, with crystal beading. Mrs. S. Meltzer, frock of blue and pink tulle. Mrs. T. Cohen, who wore geranium georgette. ... . _ Miss Clarrie Emanuel, blac* and white frock, with diamante trimming. Miss Marjorie Somervelle. navy blue sequined frock. Mrs. N. Xewdick, oriental lame with black georgette, Mrs. P. Franche, turquoise georgette I and crystal. j Mrs. A. E. Saunders, gold lame and I gold lace over green. Mrs. J. Y. Birch, black and gold lace over henna, black shawl. Mrs. J. St. Clair Woollams, black panne velvet with diamante clasp and shawl to match. Mrs. V. H. Trask, old gold ring velvet and brilliants. Mrs. D. Cornish, in a pink georgette frock of ankle length. Mrs. M. Bridgens, apricot silk georgette and flower to tone. Mrs. W. IT. Fuller, primrose georgette embossed with gold. Mrs. L. A. Lincoln, in apricot shot taffeta. Mrs. M. Jansan, wearing lime taffeta and georgette. Mrs. Ingram, cyclamen shadow lace and brilliants Miss Winifred Cooke, ciel blue taffeta and tulle. Miss E. Wallingford, coral georgette frock, with frilled skirt. Mrs. P. Field, midnight blue georgette and crystal trimming. Miss A”. Fielder, wearing a Viennese lace gown. Miss R. Perkin, wedgwood blue and scarlet satin. Miss B. Seccombe, in a jade, green silk net frock.

BRIDAL SATIN Bride Wears Train of Brussels Lace LOCKYER—JONES St. John’s Church in Te Awamutu was the scene cf a pretty wedding on Saturday eveninc, when Miss" Mabel Agnes Jones, eldest daughter* of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jones, of Te Awamutu, was married to Cuthbert Raymond Lockyer, son of Dr. Cuthbert Lockyer, of Harley Street, London. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain-MajqT G. T. Robson, M.C.. and X.Z. Naval Forces, who journeyed to Te Awamutu for the occasion. He was assisted by the Rev. R. Hailey Trill, vicar of Tq Awamutu. The bride chose a gown of white satin and silver lace, with veil and long train of brussels lace, and a wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was composed of pale pink and white roses. PERIOD FROCKS Miss Edna Jones, sister of the bride, attended as chief bridesmaid, also Miss Gwenda Lockyer, sister of the bridegroom. Both wore pretty period frocks of pink satin, with transparent hems, and carried bouquets of white roses and chrysanthemums, with maidenhair fern. There were also in attendance three prettily dressed flower girls, the Misses Mary Xicholson (Papatoetoe), Marjorie Tait (Inglewood) and Margaret Kidd (Hamilton), all cousins of the bride, each being similarly attired in pink net lined with satin, and satin sash, poke bonnets and posies. Mr. Basil Hewitt, of Roto-o-Rangi, was in attendance as best man, while the bride’s brother. Mr. Lionel Jones, carried oat the duties of groomsman. The wedding breakfast was held in the Parish Hall, where about 200 relatives and friends assembled. Mrs. Raymond Jones received her guests in a wine-coloured gown of satin and georgette, with a black hat and fur. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses and maidenhair fern. The bride’s travelling outfit was a fawn velvet frock, under a brown cloth coat with fur collar, cuffs and hem, and brown felt hat to tone. The bride and groom intend to reside at Kihikihi. Mr. Lockyer having purchased Mr. E. E. Mizen’s property. A dance held in the evening was largely attended. Draped Gown

Picturesque Bonnets For Attendants PEARSON—LEIGH WEDDING At St. Jude’s Church, Avondale, on Saturday evening Minnie Irene, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Leigh, of Mount Albert, became the bride of William Frederick (Wally), only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pearson, of Kensington, London. The Rev. Mr. Drake officiated at the service, which was fully choral, and Mrs. Ballard was at the organ. The church had been decorated with flowers by friends of the bride. Ivory satin mariette fashioned the bridal gown, which was draped to one side and finished with a peacock bow of soft satin. A spray of lily of the valley was worn on one shoulder. The beautiful veil of brussels net was arranged with eardrops of orange blossom. The bride carried a bouquet of cream roses and pink carnations, with satin ribbon streamers. PRIMROSE TAFFETA The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Laycock, as matron of honour. Her frock was of palest primrose taffeta with ankle length overdress of frilled net. Her quaint bonnet of matching tulle was trimmed with posies of violets, and she carried a bouquet of violets and chrysanthemums. Miss Dorothy Willis was a pretty trainbearer in an old-fashioned ivory satin frock of ankle length, trimmed with ivory fur. She wore a Kate Greenaway bonnet of white satin and carried a posy of white roses. Mr. H. Bassett, of Papatoetoe, acted as best man. A reception was held after the ceremony in St. Jude’s Hall, where Mrs. Leigh, mother of' the bride, received the guests. Mrs. Leigh’s gown was of figured crepe de soie. with coat to tone, and black bangkok straw hat. She carried a bouquet of violets. After the breakfast the guests enjoyed dancing to music supplied by the Misses Beresford. Among those present were: Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Auger, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. B. Walters, Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Black. Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Kennaway, Mrs. Boston, Mrs. Trelown, Mrs. Mirco, and the Misses Beresford, Sinclair, Cummings, Xelson, Jacobsen, Stark, Marsh, Cutler, Bray and Lee.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. R. Guy. of Hamilton, is mak- j ing a long visit to Rotorua. Mrs. Gordon Fraser, of New Plymouth, is at present at the Hamilton Hotel. Mrs. E. J. Mears anti Mrs. N. lloulden leave Hamilton this week for a trip to the Islands. Mrs. Cyril Stringer, of Christcliuroh. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. H. Lamb, in Hamilton. Mrs. J. A. Miller and Miss Nathan. o£ Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. R. J. McKenzie, in JT am a here. Mrs* D. Murray, of Cambridge, has leit for Norfolk Island, where she intends to stay for the winter. Miss Dorothea Vautier, who has been living in Sydney for some months, is visiting her parents in Hamilton. Mrs. J. Kerr, of Thames Coast, who lias been for some weeks in Hamilton, has left for ;l long stay in Cambridge. WOMEN’S DIVISION The meeting of the Hamilton branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, held on Friday afternoon, was largely attended, and much useful work was done. It was decided that the following additional remits should be sent to the conference, to be held in Wellington next month. (1) That a chair of obstetrics be established in the Otago University. (2) That more district nurses be appointed* for the backblocks. (3) That the Women’s Division work in conjunction with the district nurses and the Plunket Society. (4) That daylight saving be in future as it was last summer. (5) That special classes for mental defectives be established in South Auckland. A report was given of the produce stall held at the Winter Show. This stall was supplied with goods by the members of the division and proved very successful in every sense. BRIDGE PARTIES On Friday evening a very enjoyable bridge party was given for Mrs. r - DPinfold, tiio Hamilton West Queen, at the homo of Mrs. H. Burrell. r l he organisers were Mrs. H. Burrell, Mis. H. Tompkins, Mrs. E. Reeves and Mrs. Sinclair Arthur. Dale roses and autumn leaves matte decorations ioi thu rooms. Mrs. Burrell was in a frock of deep red embossed chenille. Mrs. A, H. Tompkins wore a cinna-mon-shaded frock of georgette and id Mrs. Reeves’s black brocaded gown was ornamented with diamante. Mrs. Sinclair Arthur wore a rose taifeta lrock. Those others present were.— -Mrs. r. U Pinfold, Mrs. Grntiths. Mrs. Hannon (Auckland). Mrs. G. Henderson, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. N. Katcliffe, Mrs. Uordon Smith, Mrs. la. J. Mears, Mrs. WUXoughby, Mrs. England, Mrs. G. Gower, Mrs C. Holloway, Mrs. R. English, Mrs! A. Joll, Mrs. G. Seifert, Mrs. H. J. Ferguson, Mrs. L. Sheppard, Mrs. JH. Hammond, Miss Reddie, Miss Bloxham, Miss N. Tizard, Miss E. White, Miss K. Wilson, Miss F. Hall, Miss QWarren, Miss E. Hammond, Miss Dawson, Miss M. Harrowell. Miss Fricker. Miss Morris, Miss McEldowney. Mr. J. E. Page, Mr. Sinclair Arthur, Mr. H. J. Ferguson, Mr. Shepherd, Mr. E. Hall. Mr. H. Adams. AT TE AWAMUTU' Miss Ivath Wallace gave a party at her home. “Fairview,” in Te Awamutu, on Thursday evening. Mrs. Wallace was in a becoming frock of floral crepe da chine; Miss K. Wallace was in. a frock of jade green georgette; Miss Win Wallace’s frock was of flowered georgette. if . Progressive bridge was played. Miss E. Bray and Mr. F. Macklow obtained the prizes for top scores. Miss M. Storey and Mr. K. Smith won the consolation prizes. The guests were; Mr. and Mrs. E. Brett (Auckland), Miss H. Civil, Miss L. Bray, Miss E. Peak. Miss A. Houston. Miss E. Bowden, Miss M. Storey. Miss K. McGovern, Miss M. Quin. Mr. E. Storey. Mr. K. Smith, Mr. J. "Wallace, Mr. N. Cairns, Mr. R. Wallace. Mr. D. Cairns. Mr. F. Macklow, Mr. D. Wallace. Mr. J. Coyne, Mr. B. Hague MOTHERS’ UNICfK The Cathedral branch of the Mothers’ Union had a very interesting meeting on Thursday afternoon in St. Peter’s Hall. M.rs. G. R. Barnett, the president, being in the chair. A most able and interesting talk was given by Mrs. de la Mare on the National Council of Women, their aims and work and their connection with kindred bodies. She also spoke on matters of vital interest to women. Her talk was followed with great attention and she was warmly thanked by all. On Thursday evening the Frankton branch of the Mothers’ Union had a very • enthusiastic meeting in St. George’s Hall. Owing to the absence through illness of the president. Mrs. H. K. Jones, Mrs. C. H. Holloway, vicepresident. was in the chair. Other branch presidents present were: Mrs. Turner, from Matamata; Mrs. Harvey, from Cambridge, and Mrs. G. R. Barnett, from Hamilton. A lecturette on the work of Mothers’ Unions was given by Mrs. Kent Johnson. She showed how the work was for all nations—it was a link to bind all in one great family. Eater a talk on character was given by Mrs. Victor Macky, of Auckland. She charmed her hearers by reciting two of her own poems, "The Wish” and "Alto Ego.” ! _ All present received much inspiruI tion from the interesting and instructive evening. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Elizabeth, only daughter of Mrs. H. S. irhort, of Cambridge, to William Toey third son of Mr. and Mrs. Ft. C. demon-. of Monovale, Cambridge.