IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 692, 18 June 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES ! Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Brian, of Wellington, are at the Royal. | Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Mcßeth, oL' Feildi ing, are among the guests at the ! Central Hotel. I Miss K. Xorrish and Miss C. Wall- ! r.utt, of Hamilton, go to Auckland on ; Wednesday for a short holiday. | Mrs. Furze, who has been staying I with her daughter, Mrs. J. Ra.nstead, j for some months, expects to go to \ Auckland for the winter. She will I stay at Castlebar. Mr. and Mrs. W. Murie. of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. McDonald, of Whangarei, Mrs. S. Dee, of Wellington, and Miss E. Miller, of Wellington, are staying at the Star Hotel. Miss Ruth Pharazyn. of New Zealand, who lias been abroad for some S time, and has only recently returned. : has been staying with Miss Janet ! Knox, at Bellevue Hill. j At the Grand are Mr. and Mrs. J. iR. Johnstone, of Palmerston Xorth, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. A'. Burroughs, of i Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dees, of Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. D. Guy, of North Auckland, and Miss Speedy, of } Dannevirke.

Mrs. F. W. H. Rummer, of Master- ; ton, Wairarapa, and Miss Frieda Rummer, are staying at The Clieverells, i Elizabeth Bay, Sydney. Miss Rummer recently returned from a visit to J Europe, where she spent some time in ) France. Germany and Holland. VOGUES AND VAGARIES _ i Bv MADAME JEANNE VARREZ. | Every dress show heightens the im- | pression that women have learned one all-essential lesson—the art of sarI torial restraint. One comes away i from all the "collections” with certain i well-defined memories o£ outdoor ! clothes that epitomise quietness . and i modesty with their undeniable smarti ness; of afternoon frocks that are as | practical as they are “dressy”; and of I | ultra-ceremonial frocks that escape all j i unnecessary fussiness. In the even-; ; ing dress sections there is increasing - evidence of that art of restraint, so j | cunningly practised by the best de- j - signers, which enables every woman j to make the most of her good features and more or less suppress her bad ! ones.

| We have learned other things bej sides restraint. Women are fast developing a dress sense that guides them as unerringly in the choice ot materials as in styles. They know what is appropriate—to themselves as well as to given occasions. Their taste improves from day to day in Ihe matter of accessories, and that finesse of detail which once was the privileged attainment of the very few. To this delicate dress sense the designers continue to contribute their quota, and the shows reveal artistic standards that are increasingly eloquent of educative values. Each separate department of dress is charmingly illustrative of the modern feeling for the essential rightness of the “ensemble,” which manifests it self from tailor-mades to evening gowns. Tailored ensembles emphasise the popularity of black, of brown, of beige, of grey, with clever little touches of yellow or green. One particularly delightful and typical confection in the “tailleur” category was an ensemble of beige kasha flecked with brown, and cream tussore. The pleated skirt and three-quarter straight-cut coat, with big patch pockets were of kasha, while under the coat was a long tunic blouse of cream tussore fastening down the front with a row of closely-set beige and brown buttons. The collar was adjustable, and could be worn closed or open. The long sleeves buttoned at the wrist: and there was a chic cream belt with a brown and beige buckle. W oollen lace coats are worn over jersey and crepella jumper suits with undeniable chic. These coats are sleeved when the jumper is sleeveless, and sleeveless if there .ire sleeves to the jumper. Very charming is a plain green jumper suit, in the modish Robin Hood shade, with a loose’ coat of green woollen lace en suite; so is a rose-beige suit, with a beige lacewool coat. Frocks in plain georgette have their matching coats —-long or short. Figured silk dresses are worn under harmonising plain coats, with plain gowns are worn under figured coats that obey the same decree in respect of colour-harmonies, and unmistakably | “belong.” I There is no gainsaying the popularity of black net and lace evening dresses. They are more “voguish” | than all the rest put together. The | skirts of such gowns have irregularly j applied flounces dipping below the | knees in front, some nearly to the ankles, while at the back there are graceful floating draperies which almost touch the ground. The hips have fitting yokes, while the bodices are straight and easy-fitting, with an “Empire” shoulder-line. In the realm of evening dress, as in daytime modes a short coat or cape of the same material as the gown appears almosl inevitable, unless the back of the dress is finished off with a cape-like drapery or a loose bolero which is non-detachable. Picture-frocks of net are trimmed with bows or with long sprays oi flowers. Invariably the back of the skirt is longer than the front. Tali slim women look very well in the Princess type of net gown, which fits the figure from the shoulder to the knee, and then flows wide to the ankles.

Gown of Lace Bridesmaid Choses Peach Pink MANSFIELD—HARLICK Miss Irene Iris Harlick, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Harlick, of Onehunga, was a pretty bride on Saturday, June 15, when she was married in All Saints’ Church, Ponsonby, to Mr. Edward Charles Mansfield, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mansfield, of Herne Bay. The Rev. AY. AV. Averill performed the ceremony and the bride was given away by her father. Ivory crepe de chine with an overskirt of finest platinum lace fashioned the bridal gown. A sash of silver lame was finished with a buckle of rhinestones, I-ler veil of embroidered tulle was caught with a narrow filet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white roses with satin streamers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Edna Harlick, who wore a frock of peach pink crepe de chine and lace, with a shoulder spray of toning flowers. Her headdress was of peach pink tulle and she carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds.

Mr. Ivan Harlick, brother of the bride, attended the bridegroom as best man.

A reception was held after the wedding in Buchanan’s rooms, where Mrs. Harlick received her guests wearing a gown of lido blue repp with a smart french grey felt hat. Mrs. Mansfield, mother of the bridegroom, was gowned in navy blue bengaline. relieved with beige. Her hat was of navy blue felt with a coloured ornament. Among the guests were:— Miss H. Mansfield, sister of bridegroom, in a frock of lotus rose crepe de chine, and black hat. Mrs. Beswick, grandmother of bride, who was in black silk marocain and black hat with white ospreys. Airs. AV. Bronlund, whose frock of black satin beaute was relieved with an airforce blue crepe de chine hat to tone. Miss A. Sherlock, wearing blue crepe de chine. Airs. .T. H. Reece, who was in beige crepe de chine, with hat to tone. Airs. Mollings, who wore blue jersey velour, and a grey hat.

, • g PEEP AT AUCKLAND : j «•» - ITALIAN SINGER BECOMES ENTHUSIASTIC ■j SUCCESS IN LONDON s | Dusolina Giannini, the Italian 1 soprano, who is on her way to * Australia to begin a tour of the Commonwealth and then New Zealand, i- is a passenger on the Aorangi. f t She is accompanied by Molly Berue stein, pianist, Sol Deutsch, violinist, y Mrs. A. Giannini, her mother, and Mr, e Marks Lervine, manager for Daniel e Mayer. e Miss Giannini, whose dark Italian 1- eyes peeped out from a close-fitting s green hat, waved an enthusiastic han't s I over the rail of the Aorangi. "OH, n ! your beautiful harbour. It is lilite n I spring, this winter. I do want lio 5, | come back and see more of your coitne ! try. Away in the distance it looks it | like England.” e I This vivacious little lady made her e j London debut on the concert platform .s ) in June, 1924, and in grand opera ht ] Covent Garden three years later. “Hdw dj I love London! Such wonderSul >f [ people they are!” she said, e | Miss Giannini was born in Pintail 1 delphia. where her parents had uiie j grated from Italy. Her father was s j a well-known tenor and his daughter e \ began to sing when a little girl, e j Since her dehut, she has achieved ! wonderful successes in London, Paris, Berlin and New York. She sings in Spanish, English, German, Italian ajnd ( a j French, and now is busy learning Russian, for she is under engagement to “ 1 appear next year in grand opera. Miss h i Giannini will go on to Sydney by the t. Aorangi.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS ATTENDANTS IN RAINBOW HUES HARDIE —BROOKES The wedding was celebrated recently ! in St. David s Church of Miss Ivy Belle ! Brookes, younger daughter of Mr. and i Mrs. C. F. Brookes, “Tui Glen,” Henderson. to Mr. Roland John Hardie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. I-lardie, of Valley Fvoad, Henderson. - The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked very charming in a frock of ivory georgette, with slim-fitting bodice and ; skirt of numerous tiny frills which I hung in uneven points. Sprays of j silver flowers were worn at the shoulder and the waist. The pretty tulle veil which was heavily embroidered was simply arranged with a lace cap and ear posies of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of pink and white roses and pink leculia, with maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister. Miss Didcie Brookes, and Miss Beryl Dawe, who were dressed respectively in

orchid mauve and cameo pink georgette. Their double frilled skirts dipped nearly to the ankles at the back and each maid wore a, silver shoulder spray. They wore tulle caps with long streamers and carried pretty bouquets of pink and gold roses and carnations.

! Little Meryl Leach and Noel Taylor j were the train-bearers. The little girl wore a prettily embroidered frock of turquoise georgette over crepe de chine and a narrow band ot pink and blue forget-me-nots. She carried a golden basket of deep red rosebuds. The little page boy wore a suit of primrose satin, with ruffles of lace at the neck and wrists. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Eric Betts as best man, and Mr. Leighton Broughton was groomsman. Mrs. Brookes received her guests at the. Domain Kiosk, wearing a frock of reseda green, with brown stole fur and smart hat of green felt and velvet. She carried a posy of pink-shaded flowers. Mrs. Hardie, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a frock of navy and ! champagne tricoline, with a pretty hat ito tone. Tier bouquet was of red ro«cs. i Among the guests present were Mr. | and Mrs. G. TI. Brookes, of Mount j Eden, grand-parents of the bride. AVONDALE WEDDING BRIDE WEARS FRILLED GOWN OF FORGET-ME-NOT BLUE GILLETT—RICHARDSON ; a wedding of considerable local interest was celebrated in tlie W aterview Methodist Church, Avondale, on Wednesday evening, June 12, when Pauline Margerite Ilinemoa, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richardson, of ! “Erinville,” Roberton Road, Avondale, was married to Arthur Randall, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Gillett, of Brown Street, Avondale. The Rev. C. B. Jordan officiated. The church had been decorated by friends of the bride.

The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and wore a dress of palest forget-me-not blue, with corsage of silver tissue. The uneven length skirt was of blue frilled georgette and was edged with silver. The veil was' of palest blue tulle, edged with silver, and fell in graceful folds from a coronet of silver and orange blossoms to form a train. The train was carried by the little page boy, Colin Alarshall, who was dressed in a period suit of pale blue satin. The bride’s bouquet was of white roses, jonquils, carnations and sweet peas, mingled with maidenhair fern. The bride’s sister, Jean, was bridesmaid, and was attired in a pretty frock of li,lac georgette, the skirt falling in peaks over a silver lace liem. A large tulle bow finished the waist. She wore a headdress of pleated tulle to match. Her bouquet was of lilac, cosmos and carnations. Little Lorna Richardson was a flower girl. Her frock was of shellpink net frilled from the little yoke, the frills being edged with satin ribbons. She carried a basket of pale pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. The bride’s brother, Paul, carried out the duties of best man. Air. R. Olli ver, A.L.C.M., presided at the organ.

After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where Airs. Paul Richardson received her guests wearing an amethyst crepe de chine and lace frock. The bridegroom’s mother was gowned in navy crepe de chine. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Editlia May. eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. G. France, of 5 Domain Street, Devon port, to Edward Benjamin Voyle, the only son of Air. and Airs. A. E. Horne, 12 Pleasant Road, Royal Oak, Onehunga.

MASONIC BALL TANEATUA FUNCTION The annual ball held at Taneatua. * under the auspices of the Masonic j Lodge, was the outstanding social I event of the year, there being between j 70 and 80 couples present. The ballroom was most artistically decorated. For the full length of the room streamers of various shades were hung in the form of a roof under which were suspended two large canopies, the whole effect being enhanced by the rainbow lighting introduced by coloured electric light globes which made a soft glow over the scene. Most beautiful frocks in the latest shades were worn j by the women present and added a further touch of harmonious colour to j the general scheme. Among those present were: Mrs. A. Peebles, black velvet. Mrs. Tebbutt, navy crepe de chine. Mrs. Skelton, black satin. Airs. Molloy, mauve crepe de chine. Mrs. Head,” pink crepe de chine. Mrs. C. G. Caisley, black satin and gold lace. Mrs. J. Moody, black satin. Mrs. McConnell, black crepe de chine. Mrs. Earl, red crepe de chine. Airs. Rawlinson, blue crepe ue chine. Mrs. H. Laming, peach crepe de chine and tulle. , . . Mrs. E. Rowe, apricot crepe de chine ai Mrs aC J. Hogg, blue crepe de chine and ecru lace. Mrs. AlacDonnell, black georgette and lace. Mrs. McFeake, black georgette and Mrs. C. McCready, sunset shaded taffeta nnd gold lace. Airs. H. W. Tocker. black velvet. AJrs. T. Mitchell, cherry jersey velour, with silver trimming. Airs. W. Thom, black satin and georgette. Airs. A. F. Drought, georgette and cream lace. Mrs. G. Aliddlemas, blue tafteta. Airs. lan Gow, blue velvet. Mrs. C. Old, green frock. Airs. G. S. Bullen, rose georgette and radium lace. Airs. IT. J. S. Johnson, tomato georgette and radium lace and diamante buckle. . , Mrs. Lfcs. lAixton, apricot crepe de chine and gold lace. Airs. H. AI. Dewar, black chiffon velvet with pale pink shoulder flower. Airs. Varley, black taffeta. Airs. Eric Hill, old rose taffeta and oriental shawl. Mrs. G. E. Smith, sunset taffeta. Airs. Ryde. black georgette. Airs. Alerrie, pink georgette and radium lace. Airs. F. V. C. Haynes, apple green Mrs! D. Grover, jade georgette and silver. Airs. J. Alitchell, green georgette and lace. Airs. F. Williams, cream charmeuse over silver lace. Airs. Bell, blue georgette and taffeta. Airs. F. J. Allan, black lace and georgette. Airs Smith, turquoise blue crepe de chine. Mrs. H. Skelton, white georgette and frilled skirt, trimmed with silver lace. Airs. Hamerion, lizard green chenille velvet and gold lace. Airs. J. Collins, blue panne velvet and lace. . , ALiss Giffney flame satin and silver. Aliss Gay Hyde, sky-blue georgette and crepe de chine, silver trimmings, and apricot shawl. Aliss ATcPeake, green crepe de chine.

Miss Prideaux, cameo pink charmeuse and lace. Miss I. Shepherd, turquoise satin and gold trimmings. Miss S. Old, green taffeta and silver. Miss M. Moody, mauve georgette and gold lace over satin. Miss M. Judge, green embossed chenille with gold trimmings. Miss L. Peebles, cornflower blue art taffeta. , , , Miss Moody, crushed strawberry taffeta and gold lace. Miss I). McGougan, pink georgette and silver lace. Miss M. Tebbutt, primrose tulle over satin. Miss F. Tebbutt. green georgette and velvet. Miss D. Davies, red georgette and gold ilace. Miss Edna Ryde, midnight blue satin and gold trimmings. Miss Bennett, sunset taffeta and lace to tone. , „ . Miss Mitchell pale green taffeta. Miss B. Peebles, shell pink georgette and radium lace. Miss M. Wright (Auckland), lettuce green crepe do chine. Miss E. Mitchell, apricot crepe de chine and lace. . Miss A. Dodds, apricot crepe de chine and gold lace. . , . . Miss C. Wylde, green crepe de chine. Miss Tong, red and black chenille. Miss Clark, gold and mauve lace. Miss Drummond, gold over lace. Miss Besznak, black and red satin. FAREWELL PARTY An enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday when Mr. C. G. Richardson of 8 Aratonga Avenue, Epsom, gave a farewell party to her nephew, Mr. Teddy Hill, who is leaving Auckland to take up his residence in Wellington. Several amusing competitions weie won by Miss Ida Erikson. Mr. Carl E’Authreau and Mr. Sid Hislop. Mr. Tlill was the recipient of a leather wallet. ... , Mrs. Richardson received her guests wearing a frock of black charmeuse and a beaded coatee to match. Others present were:— Mrs Edward Hill, black georgette. Mrs. H. O. Stevens, hyacinth geor- & Miss Doreen D’Authreau, black geor°e shell pink taffeta, oriental embroideries. Miss Alice Richardson, blue georgette, , diamante trimming. „ ' Miss Lily Richardson, shell pink satin, j georgette trimming. . Miss Mavis McCullough, primrose geor- J gette, silver lace. Miss Rona Dale, scarlet georgette, sequin trimming. . , . . Miss Mary Cowley, blue oriental geor*\&s Ida Erikson, ivorj' embossed georSe M?ss Doris Ashley, shell pink georgette, blue trimming. Miss Amy Scansie, rose pink satin and tulle. . Miss Dorothy Johnson, emerald green georgette. , Miss Doris Hill, powder blue georgette. Miss Phyllis Hill, turquoise blue taffeta. Miss Alison Crawford, shell pink taffeta, ‘ gold lame trimming. Miss P. Ross, lemon georgette, gold ; lace trimming. . . . j Miss A. Nicholas, cherry ring velvet, j apoliqued in gold tissue. Miss Doris Smith, powder blue georgette, silver tissue trimming. WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) WAIKATO HUNT The Waikato Hunt met at Mr. Albert John’s farm in Eureka on Saturday. The -weather conditions were ideal, but much regret was expressed at the absence, through indisposition, of the master, Mr. Wynne Brown. His son, Mr. Brown, was acting-master, and G. Peake, whip. The land hunted over was mostly on the properties of Messrs. 2«lurphy, Clarkin, Jones. Miles and Nixon. Most hospitable morning and afternoon teas were enjoyed at Mr. John’s farm. Among the women who followed or were enthusiastic spectators were Mrs. G. Ranstead, Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. W. Ivan stead, Mrs. Larner, Mrs. J. McNaughton, Miss McNaughton, Miss E. Clarkin. Miss Phillips, Miss Roberts, Mrs. Sell, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Watts. Mrs. P. Dingle, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Colin Taylor, Mrs. Shine, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. W. McLennan, Mrs. J. McLennan, Mrs. C. Clarkin, Mrs. A. McLennan, Mrs. L. Masters, Mrs. Cobbett, Mrs. E. M. Masters, Mrs. G. Hinton, Mrs. C. Harrington. Mrs. It. Hinton. Mrs. T. Ranstead, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. McKendrv, Mrs. P. Clarkin, Mrs. "Walker, Miss Muir, Miss Graham. Miss Townsend. Miss Bennett. Miss A. Brown and Miss Fitzgerald.

CARNIVAL FINALE CORONATION CEREMONY STAGED AT HAMILTON CAMP FERGUSSON FUNDS On Saturday evening: in one of the large halls of the Winter Show buildings a large crowd of spectators was much impressed with the effective coronation ceremony that ended the successful queen carnival for Camp Fergusson funds. After the opening ode by the orchestra and choir, the royal herald. Miss Glad vs Denz, announced the arrival ot the royal pageant, headed by Highlanders. H.R.H. Queen Claudme Heather. Mrs. F. H. Pinfold, was in a gown of ivory brocade under a robe of scarlet satin, with cope of ermine. Her maids ot honour were Mrs. C. tSutclifte, whose frilled ankle-length frock was of briar rose tulle, witli train of silver tissue; Miss B. Vickery, in a frock of cameo pink taffeta, appliqued with pastel-tin ted flowers, and train ot deeper pink panne velvet: Miss J-. Penney, wearing a frock of deep saxe crepe de chine, with gold train lined with blue: Miss P. Bullock, whose hyacinth blue frock was of frilled net, her train being of silver tissue. Princess Dora, Miss H. Skelton, wore a lovely frock* of ivory net and silver, her long skirt being composed of tiny frills. Her silver lame train was lined witli white satin. She was attended by Miss Z. Mason, in willow green tulle, with silver and green train: Miss Gibson,, whose coral pink satin and georgette frock had a tissue train lined with deeper pink: Miss P. Anchor, who wore a period frock of wistaria satin, with wistaria train lined with silver; and Miss I. C- tier, in mimosa

yellow satin and lace Mi-h delphinium blue and silver tissue tram .

Princess Nora, Mis< N. Valder, was in lettuce green taffeta, made with deep side panniers of gold lace. Her gold tissue train was lined with a darker tone of green. Her maids were Miss L. Valder, who was in rose pink taffeta, with silver _ train lined with deeper rose; Miss N. Serget, in pink tulle embroidered in silver with a silver and pink train: Miss E. Ward, whose frock was of shell pink lace with silver tissue train; Miss C. Chitty. in nile green taffeta, with train of gold lame. Princess Olga, Miss O. Kirby, was in jade green georgette edged with diamante. Her train was of deepest green satin lined with silver. She was attended by Miss V. Kirby, in cherry georgette and train of silver; Miss B. Smith, in sea green taffeta, with rose and silver train: Miss L. Kirkman, in buttercup taffeta with gold lame train: and Miss M. HallJones, who wore periwinkle blue sequinned georgette with silver train. The peeresses attending the queen " Mrs. C. Holloway, in black georgette, with train of silver lame lined with scarlet. Airs. A. B. Collier, with rose georgette and gold and black train. Airs. H. Varney, wearing black georgette heavily embroidered in silver, with silver train. Mrs. F. Bullock, who wore a handsome frock of gold tissue, with gold train lined with cerise. Miss L. White, mistress of the robes, in jade green georgette edged with heavy gold lace, and having a train of gold tissue lined with green. Mrs. AlcDiarmid, in gobelin blue embroidered georgette, with sapphire blue and silver tissue train.

Airs. Woodhall, whose velvet gown was a deep red. and her train of silver lame. Mrs. Anchor, in apricot crepe de chine embroidered in pastel tones, with train of periwinkle blue. Airs. Edwards, in a frock of cerise georgette, with black and cherry train. Airs. Wigzell, in hyacinth blue lame, with blue satin train. Airs. J. Standin, wearing a period fro. of ivory net, with train of silver lame. Airs. F. Clapham, in black ring velvet, with silver lame train. Airs. G. Boyes, whose gown was of primrose and gold georgette, with gold train.

Airs. Elmsley, in phlox pink georgette, with train of silver lame, lined with pink. Airs. Kollo, who wore rose crepe tie chine, with gold train lined with sea green. . , . Airs. Murray, in a rose ring velvet gown, and train of gold lame. Airs. Brown, who wore a gown of bryir rose satin, with a silver trai l.

The ladies in waiting- were: Miss V. Conn, in corn-shaded taffeta, with blue and gold train. Miss M. Tidd, whose cerise georgette frock had a cerise train. Miss C. Buckland, in apple green frilled n

iet, with train of green and silver. Miss Fletcher, in periwinkle blue georette and train of silver tissue. The little pages, who all wore frocks of white satin embroidered n gold, wer.e: Margaret Boyes, .Betty P.nfoid. Absou Gower and Betty West, for the Queen: Joyce Edwards and Kona Loudon, for Princess Bora: Sheila Smith and Barbara Rogers, for Princess Nora; Gwen and Zoe Faville, for Princess Olga. The little dower girls, who wore quaint long frocks of alioe blue, were Lynette Holloway and Dorothy Herr us.

After the procession had passed with stately steps along- the carpeted aisles, it ascended through the guard of honour to the dais. There, after the usual presentation, many honours were conferred upon the peers and peeresses of the realm. Then followed a fine rendering of “Land of Hope and Glory** by Mrs. F. Booth, the audience joining in the chorus. The National Anthem ended a really impressive performance.

BRIGHT BELMONT FUNCTION PLAIN AND FANCY DRfcSS ST. MICHAEL'S DANCE CLUB It was a merry gathering that assembled at St. Michael’s Church Hall Belmont, to take part in the plain and fancy dress dance organised by the Su Michael’s Dance Club last evening Some excellent fancy dresses were worn, and the judges. Alcsdames H. K. I.evett and B. Wyatt, had difficulty in placing the awards. Prize-winners were: Best lady’s costume, Mrs. Cross, carnival. Best gentleman's costume. Mr. E. G. Tucker, Mr. All Wu. Best couple, Air. Curry and Airs. Virran. Mr. and Airs. 1900. Alost original costume. Air. Budgen, Cook’s tourist.

Excellent music for dancing was dispensed by the Harmonic Trio. Air. j. A. Cameron acting as AI.C. Those in fancy costume were: Airs. A erran, “Airs. IF*OO Mrs. Dixon, fortune teller; Airs. A. AV. Jones. Fivers ; perfumes; ALiss Joy Verran. Dolly Varden; Aiiss Doreen Langridgc, Argentine dancer; Miss Al. llewitt, gipsy dancer; Aiiss I. Caulton, pierette; Mrs. Morrison, jester; Aiiss V. Smith. “Carnival”; Mrs. Tippett, jazz pirette; Mrs. J. A. Youns. Eastern lady; Miss U. Harrison. Dutch boy; Airs. Langridge. night; Mrs. Budgen, Cook's tourist; Mrs. Ronald Kessell, Italian gipsy; ALiss A. Follet, Dutch girl; Aiiss M. * Williamson, “Tom the Piper's Son”: ATiss Inez Tucker, harem girl; Aiiss Vio Blackwell. Spanish girl; Mr. Budgen, Cook's tourist; Air. J. Brough. Tom Mix; Air. E. Dowle, rancher; Mr. Langridge, sheik. Others present included: — Airs. C. Blackwell, in a lrock of brown 111 Airs. G. Tucker, wearing a navy bengaline frock. . Aiiss M. Curry, whose iroek was of green and champagne crepe d* chine. Miss 1.- Thorpe, wearing a delphinium blue satin frock. Airs. A. Bigwood, in a frock of navy Chinese silk. Airs. Burton, who wore a beige rayon silk frock. Airs. J. James, in a beaded frock of mauve ninon. Mrs. T. McCarthy, wearing a black and white crepe de chine frock, with a beaded corsage. Airs. H. Lewis, who had chosen a frock of blue and gold shot taffeta. Airs. J. Robinson, wearing black crepe de chine frock, with blue posy and silk wrap. Aiiss T. Head in a frock of rose pink crepe de chine. Airs. Seagers, who was in an ivory crepe de chine frock. Airs. L. Biddle, in a frock of floral crepe de chine. Aiiss H. Sheffield, wearing a jade green georgette frock. Airs. Follett, whose frock was of naw georgette, Aiiss E. Follett. in a pervenche blue crepe de chine gown. Airs. Corlett. wearing a corn-coloured and nigger brown marocain gown. Airs. Verran, in a frock of black lace over pink satin. Airs. Berguist (Tauranga), wearing a black satin and cream lace gown. Airs. W. J. Piggot, whose frock was of black satin. Airs. C. AI. Farrell, in a black velvet gown. Aiiss P. Oliver, wearing cream lace over rose velvet. Airs. G. Patrick, who was in an applegreen taffeta frock. Airs. J. R. Williamson, who wore a frock of electric blue taffeta and Lace. Aiiss Grace Piggot, in a cerise velvet gown. Miss A r . Vivian, whose frock was of black crepe de chine. Aiiss Opal Sinclair, in a lemon taffeta frock. Aiiss Ala vis .Tames, who wore an embroidered frock of apricot ninon. Airs. Eckersley, in a frock of figured rayon silk. Aiiss Smythe, who was in a frock of creme tulle over gold tinsel. Miss O. Platt, wearing pastel green crepe de chine. Aiiss C. Cutler, whose flame crepe d.. chine gown was relieved with black satin Aiiss Amy Bigwood, wearing shell pink crepe de chine. Miss Carstairs, in a black georgette frock. Airs. Rasmussen, whose gown was of navy crepe de chine. Airs. C. Hawkesworth, who wore a frock of mauve marocain. Airs. J. A. Cameron, in a black lace gown over black satin. Aiiss C. Cameron, who wore a frock of canary satin with rosebud reliefs. Aiiss E. Griffin, who wore a tomato crepe de chine frock with flared skirt. Airs. Kirkliani, in a frock of black taffeta and tulle. Airs. Jingle, whose gown was of eau de nil figured crepe de chine. ATiss Dorothy Jingle, wearing navy silk. Airs. Pardington, in black silk frock. Airs. Kitehingham, whose frock was of kingfisher blue crepe de chine -ind silver lace. ATiss J. McKenzie, wearing black georgette Aiiss Wolfenden, in a gown of black crepe de chine, with buckle of brilliants. Airs. Tagg, who wore cream lace over pink crepe de chine. Airs. Newey, whose gown of royal blue georgette was relieved with silver lace. Airs. B. Wyatt, wearing a sequined frock of black georgette.

Airs. Crabb, in cinnamon crepe de chine and lace.. Aiiss D. Hopkins, whose frock of royal blue georgette was relieved with gold. ATrs. Nieken, in a rose chenille georgette frock. Aiiss Elsie Bean, who wore amber embossed chenille and lace. PLAY-READING CLUB The opening evening of Air. W. Russell- Wood’s play-reading club took place at Alount Street on Alonday, when a large number of friends were present to witness the presentation of three one-act plays. “James and John,” a powerful play by Gilbert Cannan, which made a deep impression, was read by Airs. E. Wood and Alessrs. P. G. Garrett, W. Russell-Wood and AY. E. Sharp. Two of A. A. Alilne's plays, “AVurzel Flummery,’’ and “The Boy Comes Home,” caused much amusement. In the former the parts were undertaken by Aiiss H. Asher. Aiiss Edna Thomas, Air. Frank Alartin, Air. Arnold Quinn and Air. Fred Asher, and in the latter by Airs. E. B. Lovell, Miss Asher. Aiiss Thomas, Air. Russell-Wood and Air Garrett.

Airs. Russell -Wood assisted her son in entertaining, and supper concluded a very enjoyable evening.