IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 706, 4 July 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

Special

NOTES

Mrs. George Hyde, of Hamilton, is at present in Auckland. Mrs. M. L. Baird, of Arapuni, is a guest at the Grand Hotel. * * Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Gane, of Cambridge, are at Central Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray, of Hamilton, are staying at the Star Hotel. * # * Miss Jean Lawford, who has been visiting Hawke’s Bay, has returned home. Mrs. C. V. Houghton, of Parnell, returned yesterday from a visit to Wellington. Miss Ida Cowey, of Hillcrest, Hamilton. is at present in Auckland, whence she sails on Friday for Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gotlieb leave by the Maheno tomorrow for Sydney. From Sydney they will go on to New York. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crawford, of Dunedin, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Finlayson, of Waipu, and Mrs. Edwards, of Hamilton, are guests at the Royal Hotel. * * * Miss Winifred Carter, formerly of Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth to visß her parents after several years sprot in Australia and the United States. For seven years Miss Carter was harpist with the Verbrugghen Orchestra. She is now with the Ossip Gabrilowitsch Symphony Orchestra, Detroit, America. While there she also appeared with great success on the concert platform.

WAIKATO NOTES

Miss Frances Peacocke, of Hamilton, is on a visit to friends in Napier. * * * Miss G. Lovegrove lias returned to Hamilton from a six months’ visit to Australia. * * * Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Erewis, of Hamilton, have returned from a visit to Australia and Japan. * * s Mrs Field, w r ho has been the guest of Mrs. Parke Pittar, in Hamilton, has returned to Gisborne. ** * * Mrs. R. Guy, of Hamilton, who lias been staying for some weeks in Rotorua, is now in Bulls. Mrs. W. Stokes and Mrs. St. Clair Ingles, of Taradale, Hawke’s Bay, are the guests of Mrs. S. Simmons, of Hamilton. Mrs. Gibbons, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Cameron, of Palmerston North, has now returned to her homo in Cambridge. * * * Miss Mary Gillies, of Hamilton, who has been visiting relations in Gisborne, has gone on to Wellington, where she is the guest of Mrs. Peacock. On Friday afternoon, Mrs. A. E. Mulgan, president of the Auckland branch of University "Women, will address a meeting of all women graduates in Hamilton, who are interested on forming a branch there.

GRAMMAR OLD GIRLS

ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING The Auckland Grammar School Old Girls’ Association held its annual meeting in the school hall, Howe Street, yesterdaj*. A large number of members was presided over by Miss F. McDonald. The year’s report, presented by the secretary, Miss E. Penrose, and the balance sheet, presented by the treasurer, Miss B. Lund, were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follow: Patron, Miss Johnston; president, Miss F. McDonald: vicepresidents, Mrs. Morpeth, Miss K. Edgerly; secretary, Miss N. Gallaher; assistant secretary, Miss K. Mair; treasurer, Miss B. Lund; committee, Misses E. Penrose, E. Kitchener, L. Brinsden, T. Ogilvie, R. Ross, D. Mills, and Mrs. Alexander.

At the close of the busines meeting a short play, “The Stepmother,” was given by members of the association, tho cast being as follows: Mrs. Prout, Miss C. Sharpe; Christine, Miss T. Mayo; Dr. Gardner, Miss I. McConkey; Adrian Prout, Miss M. Burton.

BASKETBALL DRAW

SATURDAY’S SERIES Following is the draw for matches under the auspices of the Auckland Basketball Association on Saturday:— • Senior Grade (at University).—Training College A v. University Blue, 3.30 p.m., Miss T. Ogilvie; Waratah v. Grammar, , 1.50 p.m., Miss G. Gebbie; Killarua v. . University White, 2.50 p.m.. Miss F. Lee; Y.W.C.A v’. Training College B, 3.10 p.m., Miss T. Ogilvie; Probables v. Possibles, 4.10 p.m., Miss F. Lee. Second Grade (at Wellesley Street). — Training College B v. Lynndale, No. 1, I. p.m., Miss R. Edwards; Training College A v. Edendale, No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Miss J. Wigmore; Victoria v. University, No. 1, 2.30 p.m., Miss J. Wigmore; University v. Grammar B, No. 1, 2.45 p.m., Miss J. Wigmore; Grammar A v. Victoria, No. 1. 3.30 p.m., Miss L. Sly; Seddon and Y.W.C.A., byes. Third G_rade. —Killarua v. Surrey Hills, No. 1, 3.45 p.m.. Miss J. Wigmore; Wesley v. Grammar, No. 2, 2.45 p.m., Miss R. Montgomery; Y.W.C.A. v. Turners and Growers, No. 2. 2.30 p.m., Miss M. Yeo; New Zealand “Herald” v. Technical College, Technical College. 2.30 p.m.. Miss B. Pawe: Rata v. Training College A, No. 2, 1.45 p.m., Miss N. Jacombs; Training College B v Wellesley, No. 2, 1.30 p.m.. Miss E. Hunt; Otahuhu, a bye. Fourth Grade.—Suburbs v. Lynndale, No. 3, 2.45 p.m., Miss B. Mack; Manukau v. Turners and Growers, No. 3, 3.30 p.m., Miss M. Yeo: Seddon v. Victoria, No. 3, 3.45 p.m., Miss E. Freeman; Y.W.C.A. A v. Papatoetoe, No. 2. 3.45 p.m.. Miss N. Cooke; Y.W.C.A. B v. Technical College, Technical College. 1.45 p.m.. Miss J. Hussey; McKenzie, Limited, a bye. Fifth Grade.—Surrey Hills v. Y.W.C.A., No. 3, 2.30 p.m.. Miss L. Sly; Edendale v. Otahuhu, No. 3, 1.45 p.m., Miss E. Baird: Papatoetoe v. Technical College A, Technical College, 2.45 p.m., Miss J. Hussey; Seddon v. St. David’s Guides, No. 3. 1.30 p.m.. Miss E. Freeman; Arohanui v. Technical College B, Technical College, 1.30 p.m., Miss J. Hussey. The following girls will play in the senior grade at 4.10 p.m.:— Probables.—Misses J. Mclntosh. J. Nagle, S. Wigmore. I. Jeffs, J. Mueller, N. Jacombs, J. Harper, D. Miller, P. Norris. Possibles.—Misses M. Adams. P. Aicken, B. Mueller, L. Taylor, E. Wann, W. • Bach, C. Turner, I. Totman, N. Galla- ! her.

For ‘Better Times’

Victoria League Girls Aid Good Cause

YOUTH AND VIVACITY An air of youthful gaiety prevailed at the Click Clack Cabaret last evening, when the girls’ committee of the Victoria League held a dance in aid of the Rev. Jasper Calder's “Better Times” Bazaar as well as the league funds. Very cheery the ballroom looked with its shaded lights and colourful decorations, and the music supplied by Miss Jean Macindoe’s orchestra struck an inspiriting note. The lounge was cosy’ and inviting, arranged with bowls of iceland poppies, and provided a pleasant rendezvous between dances. Many charming frocks were worn, expressed in vivid tones or delicate tints. AMONG THOSE PRESENT

Mrs. L. S. Rlckerby, who is chairwoman of the Girls’ Committee, was gowned in black embossed chenille. The secretaries, tp whom so much of the success was due, were Miss Kathleen Aickin, in goblin green taffeta, outlined with a vandyked hem of russet and gold lace; and Miss Marjorie Cerutty, who wore black tulle defined with a narrow eeinture of rhinestones. _ . , Miss Eileen Adkins wore a flared frock of pale lemon crepe de chine. Miss Dene Plummer wore a striking tiered frock of deep rose taffeta. Miss Muriel Sander’s fx*ock was of ciel blue beaded georgette. Miss Peggy Ford was in black georgette with skirt of frilled tulle. Miss Lorna McGruer wore hyacinth blue georgette beaded in crystal. Miss Winsome Airey’s picture frock was of turquoise blue taffeta finished with bouffant bow. Miss Margaret Rainger wore beige lace slightly draped at the side. Miss Cushla Rainger’s delicate gold tissue gown was embroidered in egyptian blue. Miss Alva Payne was in white satin beaute. Miss G Fraser wore black georgette, with touches of blue applique. Miss Phyllis Aickin’.s gown was of wedgwood blue georgette and tulle. Miss Nancy "Webb wore shell pink taffeta. . , . Miss Effie Hardley was In sapphire blue georgette with embossed draperies. Miss Merle Cox wore black taffeta with frilled skirt. Miss P. Brett was in pastel tinted floral taffeta. Miss Moira Gulliver’s frock was old rose net made with diminutive frills edged with gold. Miss Clarice Lawry wore ivory georgette over silver and lace. Miss Marjorie Fair had on a draped frock of coral taffeta. Miss Kathleen Thompson’s frilled frock was of rainbow georgette. Miss Nion Pettit (Whangarei) wore floral taffeta in tones of primrose. Miss G. Herron had chosen cerise georget.e defined with lines of embossed velvet in steel grey. Miss Marcella Lawrie wore silver tissue and flounced powder blue georgette. Miss P. Arundel had on pastel blue and silver. Miss Kathleen Spriggs wore a creamy georgette and lace frock with scarlet shoulder posy. IN HYACINTH BLUE Miss Alison Laery was in hyacinth blue. Miss Dorothy Wright’s frock was sunset pink tulle elaborated with flounces. Miss Sylvia Norrie wore white lace with touches of lotus blue. Miss Barnes was in an ankle-length frock of geranium taffeta. Miss Ivy Underwood wore peach pink georgette. Miss E. Langsford had chosen cyclamen taffeta. A beautiful limerick lace frock was worn by Mrs. D. Ewen. Mrs. R. C. Renner wore salmon pink beaded georgette. Miss Renner’s lemon lace and silver gown had a corsage of crimson roses. Miss R. Gresham was in pale apricot charmeuse. Miss Molly Hunt was in primrose taffeta. M iss P. McCullough wore cameo pink chiffon velvet. Mrs. C. Verran had chosen black georgette embroidered in crystal. Miss D. McCoy wore buttercup taffeta and gold lace. Miss Margaret McKelvie had on a geranium tulle frock with smart bridge coat. Miss Linda De Renzy was in sunglow pink taffeta appliqued in gold. Miss Georgie McConnell wore seagreen georgette bordered with silver laee. Miss Violet Fox wore cyclamen taffeta with wide net hem. Miss Mavis McCullough wore a ring velvet frock in tones of tangerine. Miss M. Hutchison was in ivory georgette. Miss IT. Bell wore hyacinth blue. Miss Nancy Redstone was in powder blue georgette with touches of rose pink. Miss Horrocks’s picture frock of silver lame was defined with graduated georgette frills. Miss E. Tunks had chosen a rose embroidered frock of apple green georgette. Miss Marie Jones wore saxe, blue ring velvet bordered at the hem with silver lace.

Miss P. Lindsay was in pale lemon georgette.

VISITORS WELCOMED

Y.W.C.A. FUNCTION A very pleasant afternoon meeting of members was held in the social room of the Y.W.C.A. yesterday afternoon. The meeting was in honour of Miss Bentham and Miss Makeig, who have lately joined the local staff, and of Miss Nora Macky, who was a former member of the staff, and lately of the Y.W.C.A., Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S. Mrs. J. A. Bradstreet presided, and introduced the guests, who all respnded briefly to the welcome. Miss Macky gave a most interesting talk on work among the girls in Singapore, and the difficulties arising from the mixture of races at that port. Miss Macky gave sorpe idea of the dress of the Malayan, and the members were given a glimpse of a part of the world comparatively unknown to them. Miss Macky was warmly thanked for her most interesting lecture, and Mrs. F. M. Hay, of the World Fellowship Committee, also spoke of Auckland’s responsibility for the Y.W.C.A. work in other lands. The recent Chinese market had realised a good sum, and only a small amount had now to be -raised. Mrs. Turley sang two delightful songs, and Mrs. Trigg gave a pianoforte solo. After a vote of thanks, a most educative afternoon was closed with the benediction.

BRUSSELS NET VEIL

Bride Attended by Maids in Blue LONSDALE—HEAD St. Luke’s Church, Remuera, was the scene of an attractive wedding - when Miss Brenda Mary Head, youngest daughter of Mr. R. D. Head, Remuera, and the late Mrs. Head, was married to Mr. James Lonsdale, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Waller Lonsdale, of Marten. The bridal frock of ivory chiffon was enhanced with a brussels net veil arranged over a coronet of orange blossom, and a white shower bouquet added to the artistic effect. Muriel Blott was a pretty little flower girl in her Kate Greenaway frock and pink tulle and silver headdress. The bridesmaid was Miss A. Head, in a love-in-the-mist frock, and becoming headdress to tone, while she carried a pink shower bouquet of fragrant flowers. Mr. J. S. Robertson was best man. A reception was held at Miss Aitkenhead’s Hall, Mrs. E. B. Vaile, the bride’s aunt, acting at hostess. She was attired* in silver grey, with hat and bouquet to harmonise. Mrs. T. Lonsdale, the bridegroom’s mother, was in brown.

HARMONY OF COLOUR

PINKS AND BLUES NEWTON—MOIR The wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church recently of Miss Florence Emily Moir, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Moir, of Mangawai, to Mr. George Mying Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Newton, of Hokianga. The bride was charmingly attired in a frilled, frock of pastel pink georgette and silver lace, with embroidered tulle veil of soft pink over white. Miss Alma Salter was bridesmaid, wearing blue taffeta and silver lace, her blue tulle hat being trimmed with silver and blue. She carried a blue and gold posy. Little Betty Murray, the bride’s niece, was a dainty flower girl, in palest pink georgette, and her basket of blue flowers made an attractive accompaniment. Mr. Arthur Burry was best man, and the Rev. Grant Cowen officiated at the ceremony.

BOUQUET OF ROSES

BRIDE WEARS LOTUS PINK MACE—SWNEY The marriage of Miss Eva Isabel Swney to Mr. Percy Charles Mace was recently celebrated at St. Mark’s Church, the bride wearing a. pretty frock of lotus pink georgette embroidered in silver, over which fell a tulle veil. Blush pink roses made a delightful adjunct. Miss Emily Mace and Miss Joan Worrell were the bridesmaids, the former in jade green georgette and the latter in primrose georgette. Both wore dainty tulle hats and carried autumn-tinted bouquets.

At the reception held later at the Masonic Hall, Mrs. Swney was gowned in brown charmeuse silk with hat en suite. Mrs. Mace, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a black satin beaute frock and black hat with ospreys.

EPSOM WEDDING

BOND—POWLEY Miss Irene Powley, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. \V. Powley, Archhill, was an attractive bride in ivory ring velvet and diamente, when she was married at St. Matthew’s Church to Mr. Bertie Bond, only son of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Bond, of Ranfurly Road, Epsom. A Brussels lace veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, and formed a graceful train. W r hite roses composed a beautiful bouquet. Attending the bride was Miss Hilda Logie, in a sunglow pink velvet frock and tulle picture hat, while the bridegroom’s cousin, Lois Dumper, was a sweet little flower girl in foam green. Pink roses were carried by both maids. Mr. J. Logie was best man. Mrs. Powley, the bride’s mother, had on a handsome black georgette gown and black hat, and her bouquet was of scarlet flowers. The bridegroom’s mother wore a saxe blue velvet frock, with hat to tone, and carried a pink bouquet. More than 100 guests were entertained at breakfast at the Methodist Hall, Great North Road.