IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 696, 22 June 1929, Page 20

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mr. and Mrs. G. Rosenbaum, of Wellington, are guests at the Grand. At the Central are Mrs Dempster and Mrs Hunger, of Te Arolia. Miss M. Kissling has returned home after spending a short holiday in Hamilton. Mrs. Burnes-Loughnan, of Christchurch, arrived today for a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. F. E. Eames left for Norfolk Island this week, where she will spend the winter months. Miss De Vanty, of Auckland, is on holiday visiting her sister, Mrs. Coleman, at Morrinsville. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dart left Auckland yesterday for Australia. They will be away several months. Mr. and Mrs. K. Gunn, of Whakatane, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Woodhouse, of Palmerston North are staying at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. Campbell Duncan has returned to Rotorua from a visit to Auckland, where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth McCormack. • * * Dr. and Mrs. Colin Ross, visitors from Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson, and the Misses Mees, of Dunedin, are among the guests at “Fernleigh.” Mr. and Mrs. M. McLean, Waitoa, are on a holiday visit to Auckland. Mrs. Ward, of Auckland, is visiting her mother, Mrs. I. M. Dewis, at Morrinsville. Mr. and Mrs. D. Reid, of Dunedin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Craig, of Greenfield, Mr. and Mrs. R. Revie, of Otago, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Leary, of North Otago, are staying at the Star Hotel. At the Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mitchell, of Longburn, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Mander, of Gisborne, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Reid, of Hamilton, and Miss S. Morice, of Gisborne. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Maxwell and Miss Gladys Maxwell, of Sydney, who have just returned from a world tour, are spending a holiday in Auckland before returning to their home. They are staying at “Fernleigh.” BENEVOLENT SOCIETY REPORT OF YEAR’S WORK The report of the year’s work presented by the lion, secretary, Miss Wallace, at the annual meeting of the Auckland Ladies’ Benevolent Society, held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, stated that £961 had been distributed in relief. The present lack of employment had plunged many families into poverty, of whom a number would have suffered in obscurity if the clergy, lady visitors, doctors or neighbours had not made their cases known. The society had quietly rendered aid to these. Many touching cases had come under the notice of the committee. The committee had worked in cooperation with the other social workers of the city and persons were helped regardless of creed or nationality. Mention was made of the bequest of £2OO by the late Mr. R. Murray. The balance-sheet showed cash in the bank, £1,230 8s; donations, £783 10s; total amount, £2,176 2s sd; expenses, including £961 spent in relief, amounted to £l,OlO 12s 9d. A balance was left of £1,1455 9s Bd. In moving the adoption of the report, the president, Mr. J. F. Ewen, jo iiU'EM jeiiea uo jueds uaeq said that last year over £2OO had the cases that the society dealt with were of people who would not ask for charity and whom it hurt to think that they had to become recipients of it. It was stated that as yet little satisfaction had been achieved in authoritative circles on the question of defaulting husbands whose wives and families were left without maintenance. A , _ Officers were re-elected for the ensuing year. Mr. Gerald Tolhurst was elected senior vice-president, and a tribute was paid to the honorary treasurer, Mr. F. E. Mason, and the hon. secretary, Mr. R. L. Stewart.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES GLEN EDEN BRANCH FORMED A branch of the Women’s Institute was formed at a meeting of women held at Glen Eden recently. An address of the aims and objects of the movement was given by Miss Ellis, of the Henderson branch, and Mrs. Dorman gave a demonstration of cane working. A humorous play, “The Village Scandal,” was presented by a party from the Henderson Institute, and supper concluded an enjoyable gathering. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Dorman; secretary, Mrs. C. K. Laurie; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. P.. Levy and N. S. Pox; committee, Mesdames J. Bond, W. Kay, J. Claridge, J. Low, and A. J. Koutley. SWANSON INSTITUTE The Swanson Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening last when the president, Mrs. W. Taylor, occupied the chair. A very interesting and amusing debate on “Long Hair v. Short Hair” took place, after which the meeting agreed that, for beauty, long hair surpassed short, but that for comfort short hair was best. Mrs. Taylor read a .paper on Dickens, and the meeting terminated with supper supplied by Mrs. and Miss Strahan.

QUEEN CARNIVAL SCHEME FOR RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT THREE CANDIDATES On Tuesday evening last the first meeting was held by the three committees organising the Paeroa Queen Carnival for the relief of unemployment. The selected candidates for royal honours were: Business, Miss L. Masters; Farmers, Miss H. Matthews; and Sports, Miss V. Shand. Each of these

candidates has accepted the invitation to stand. Following are the officers of each committee: Business Committee: Mr. E. Edwards, chairman; Mr. D. Fraser, hon. secretary; Messrs. P. Williams and C. Bassett, joint hon. treasurers. Farmers’ Committee: Mr. H. J. Hare, chairman; Mr. A. S. Fisher, hon. secretary; Mr. C. N. O’Neill, hon. treasurer; Messrs. T. C. Arnold, H. H. Bray, A. S. Fisher, C. Mason, D. G. McMillan, L. V. Morris, C. W. Neaber, A. F. Steedman, A. F. Throp, B. E. Veale, G. H. Vowles, and V. Young; committee, Messrs. Hare, Steedman, McMillan, and O’Neill, executive committee. Sports Committee: Mr. J. W. Silcock, chairman; Mr. R. L. Miller, treasurer; and Mr. H. H. Priestley, hon. secretary. “RIGHTS OF A CHILD” MOTHERS’ LEAGUE ADDRESS

“The Rights of a Child,” was the subject of a talk given by Mrs. Hyams, of Vasanta House, at a meeting of the Epsom branch of the League of Mothers, held in the Baptist School Hall, Inverness Avenue, on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. T. H. Macky, was in the chair. Members present were: Mesdames Macky, Traill, McDonald, Mitchell, Arey (visitor), Drake, Pare, Mathews, Kerr, Churches, Beavis, Barbour, Gummer, Bamford, Radley, Jones, Otter, Mackay, Hyams, St. Clair, Brown, Allen. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Mackay, Traill and Allen. FIFTY YEARS WED MR. AND MRS. S. KINGSBURY (Special to THE SUN) TAURANGA, Friday. Many friends and well-wishers assembled during the week to celebrate the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. S. Kingsbury, of Woodhill, Otumoetai, who were married on June 18, 1879, at the Church of St. Simon and St. Jude. Ashley, Canterbury. Mr. Kingsbury arrived at Lyttelton in 1863, and settled first with his parents at Saltwater Creek. He became a farmer and contractor, and made several useful inventions for

agricultural machinery. Mrs. Kingsbury was born at Lyttelton. her parents being among the pioneers who arrived by the first four ships. For the past 19 years Mr. and Mrs. Kingsbury have lived at Otumoetai.

MASONIC BALL PAPAK.URA LODGE HOLDS ITS BRIGHT ANNUAL FUNCTION The annual Masonic ball of the Lodge Papakura, No. sb", was held in the Paragon Theatre on Thursday evening. The hall was strikingly decorated with royal blue and white streamers and splendid dance music was supplied by Phil Hardman’s Orchestra. Extras were played by Miss L. Turner and Mr. Max Cirierson. Among those present were: Mrs. K. W. Naylor, in saracen red french silk. Mrs. Bridgman, wearing a cameo pink georgette gown. Mrs. L. H. Pegler, Drury, who wore a gown of ivory crepe de chine. Mrs. W. J. Brookes, Drury, in black flowered chiffon and lace. Mrs. Nelson Ingram, Ramarama, who wore cherry embossed georgette, with a tulle skirt. Mrs. J. Dobbin, In pink taffeta and tulle. Mrs. W. H. McKinney, Auckland, in midnight blue sequined georgette, with uneven hemline. Mrs. Alf. Walker, wearing red georgette. Mrs. B. Costar, in a salmon pink crepe de chine beaded frock. Mrs. W. A. Pavitt, who was in cream lace, with green pearl trimmings. Mrs. S. Cosgrove, in lido blue ring velvet, with a lace skirt, diamante trimmed. Mrs. E. I. J. Busing, wearing pastel green embossed georgette.

Mrs. V. Goddard, in a blue georgette french frock. Mrs. S. D. Rice, who wore a period frock of gold lame and lace. Mrs. P. Lindsay, in turquoise blue crepe de chine, with posy to match. Mrs. E. C. Foote, who wore Chinese red embossed georgette, with gold reliei. Mrs. D. McLennan, in pink crepe de chine. Mrs. A. Nicol, wearing black georgette and panne velvet. Mrs. J. B. Page, in a black floral georgette gown. Mrs. F. Kirton, who wore embossed saxe blue georgette. Mrs. C. H. Gillett (Ardmore), wearing black georgette embroidered in lacquer red. Mrs. McWhirter (Pukekohe), in gold embroidered net over lame. Mrs. S. Caffyn, wearing a black georgette gown. Mrs. J. Appleton (Drury), who was in primrose satin relieved with tulle. Mrs. Cedric EL Knight (Drury), in cyclamen shaded taffeta with tiered skirt. Miss Hilda Richardson, who wore a shot taffeta frock with frilled overskirt. Miss B. Agmen-Smith, in mimosa yellow crepe de chine. Miss Gladys Rusftworth (Pakaraka, Bay of Islands), in pink crepe de chine with velvet hem. Miss Mary Smith', who wore apricot crepe de chine with a shoulder posy to tone. Miss Mavis Clark, wearing white crepe de chine hand-painted in scarlet and gold. Miss Ivy Wilson, in rose pink crepe de chine, trimmed with lace and handpainted shawl to match. Miss Petheridge (Opaheke), who wore champagne taffeta. Miss I. Halliwell (Auckland), who was in a brocaded metal cloth gown. Miss C. Jolly (Karaka), who wore deep cherry chiffon velvet. Miss Vera Keith (Pukekohe), in a gown of black crepe de chine. Miss Mona Wrigg (Green Lane), in blue chiffon velvet. Miss J. Walker, wearing periwinkle blue beaded georgette. Miss A. McLennan, who wore bois de rose georgette and silver lace. Miss A. Wilson (Papatoetoe), in duchess blue faille taffeta, with frilled tulle skirt.

Miss Wilkins, who wore a green georgette frock. Miss D. Hyde (Clevedon), in navy blue crepe de chin*e, with lace trimmings.

Miss Gwen Ritchie (Glenbrook), who wore a bouffant green taffeta frock of uneven length.

A proof of the decay of British woollen and worsted industries is that there are nearly fewer skilled operatives than there were seven years ago. After the age of three, healthy human beings do not require sleep during the daytime, according to Dr. Stella Churchill, who also holds that, for an average person, between eight and nine hours’ sleep is necessary.