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Mrs. 11. C. Spiniey, Great South Road, ; is on a holiday visit to Rotorua. Miss Vera Mander, of Kaihu, is ; spending a holiday in Auckland. ♦ • * Mrs. J. F. Montague left by last j evening’s express for Christchurch. ! Mrs. H. Law and Miss C. Moves, of j New Plymouth, are visiting Auckland. , Mrs. J. Stewart, of Wellington, is j the guest of Mrs. IX E. Leslie, Rerauera. Miss Kathleen Fisher, of Cambridge, was in Auckland for the Pakuranga Hunt meeting. Mrs. Hastings, of Dunedin, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Trevor de Clive Lowe, Devonport. Mrs. Horace Elliott has returned to Auckland from a visit to Mrs. W. MeNaughton, of Waiuku. * * , * . Mr. and Mrs. \\ ilfred Claery. of i Wellington, are visiting Auckland and are staying at Hotel Cargen. Mrs. N. M. McCallum. Remuera Road, is spending a few days in Cambridge, the guest of Mrs. R. Hannon. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hunter, of Ladies’ Mile, and their two sons, have taken up residence at Royal Court. Mr. and Mrs. L. Horne, of Opotiki, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Yendell, of Kaitaia, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Thomson. of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Mear, of Taumarunui, are at the Royal Hotel. * * * Miss Erma Andrews, of Hokianga, who has been spending a holiday with her cousin. Miss Doris Tills. Remuera, left for her home this morning. Mrs. C. Luxton, of Christchurch, j and her son-in-law and daughter. Dr. i and Mrs. H. K. Messenger, are the guests of Mrs. J. King, of Brighton Road, Parnell. Dr. and Mrs. Messenger will leave for America by the Niagara. u Mr. and Mrs. K. Hall, of Hororata, Mr. and Mrs. K. Bissell, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Hinchen, of Sydney, Mr, and Mrs. M. Maclaurin. of Gisborne, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. .Vowell, of Melbourne, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Holme, of Sydney, and Dr. and Mrs. Beitt, of New South Wales, are at the Grand Hotel. YOUTHFUL PARTY I MRS. JANET SMITH IS HOSTESS FOR IMPROMPTU DANCE A jolly little party for youthful folk was given by Mrs. Janet Smith at her home in Mount Hobson Road on 1 1 iday evening. , , A profusion of daffodils made a golden glow in the rooms, and other spring blooms imparted a choice fragranee. The party resolved itself into an impromptu dance, and a very merry time was spent. Mr. W. Smith being an ideal host in assisting his mother to entertain the guests. Mrs. Smith was gowned in a smiu black frock of french georgette. He. daughter. Mrs. Ritchie, of Cambridge, was in black cire lace mounted on cameo pink georgette. 1 , . Mrs. de Graff Hunter wore a lace frock in shades of mauve, ana a tulle coatee to tone. . r Ali«s Barbara Pierce s black chiffon velvet frock was relieved with pastel pink corsage. „ .. , Miss Marie Jones had on a silver lace frock smartened with a taffeta bow. Miss Phyllis Andrews wore a picture frock of floral ring velvet. Miss Pat Brett’s frock was black georgette appliqued in lacquer red roses. Miss Margaret Rainger wore a begonia red georgette frock, with frilled skirt and floral bodice. Miss Winsome Airey had oh an opalescent chenille frock in tones of pink and mauve. . , Miss Iris Hale was m amethyst ring velvet with shoulder posy of orchids. Miss Freda Gaudin wore an embossed georgette frock in Venetian tones. Miss Olive Gaudin was in reseda green taffeta. Miss D. Shrewsbury’s frock was japonica pink chenille and georgette. Miss Doris Tills "had on sedge green ninon. Miss Erma Andrews wore lettuce green georgette headed in crystal. Miss Molly Mitchelson was in goblin green georgette. Miss Wilma Fra ter wore a gold lace frock with plisse georgette skirt. BRIDGE PARTY AUCKLAND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON On Friday afternoon a bridge party, the initial effort of the Ways and Means Committee of the Hospital Auxiliary, was given in the nurses’ quarters of the infirmary, and proved most successful. The committee was greatly indebted to the matron. Miss Rudd, who put all the resources of the nurses’ home at its disposal. The bridge players were accommodated in the beautiful big lounge which, with quantities of spring flowers and wattle and a bright fire at eithei* end, made an ideal setting. In one of the smaller rooms an original quartet made merry over a game of Coon-Can. Among those present were Mrs. Kidd, the president; Mrs. Campbell, the Mayoress; Mrs. Wettenhall, convener of the committee; Mesdames Hammond Hyde, Behague, Neill, Bolitho, Wakeman, Mumford, Davenport, Warren, Balgarnie, Baird, Reynolds, Dunne Trevithick, Broad, Webber, Gardiner. Garlick, Gresham. Flynn, Woollams, Smith, Hlane. Campbell, Cuthbert, Peake. Sutherland, Kirk. Chapman, Isemonger. Maklow, Webster, Addenbrooke, Griffith, Robertson, Ormiston, Darcie White, Holland, Axford, McCormick, Johnston, Kerr. I Bradley, Patterson. De Arcy and ; Keeble, and Misses Hodge, Rudd, Wil- { linmson, Wade, Miller, Thompson and i Trevithick. ! The prizes, which were all sealed ! numbers, were won by Mrs. Garlick, i Mrs. Bolitho and Mrs. Mumford.

Philistines Club Pleasurable Nigh t’s En terta in men t VARIED AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMME Dancing, music and good fellowship kept a merry throng of Philistines and their friends occupied happily at the Operatic Society’s Hall on Saturday evening. The membership of this long-estab-lished club has increased substantially, and the weekly gatherings are very popular fixtures Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson were host and hostess, Mr. Hutchinson making a few cheery remarks to preface thd programme. Humour played a conspicuous part in the items, amusing monologues being contributed by Mr. J. F. Montafirue, with a set of selected malapropisms by Air. Rex Yates in dramatic comicalities, and by Mr. Alan McElwain in his inimitable character studies. Air. Ron Muston delighted everyone with his violin solos, and Miss Nelson and Miss Beryl Smith were heard in charming vocal numbers. Mrs. Bird and Miss Lillian Quinn were the accompanists. A snappy little \ sketch, "Just in Time,” was enacted by Messrs. Montague and Gordon, and Miss Mari© Gaudin. Jolly dance music was provided byJean Macindoe’s orchestra. Mrs. Hutchinson was wearing a chenille velvet frock in tones of flame, amber and royal blue, the skirt defined with hem of flame tulle. Mrs. H. E. Gillespie wore ciel blue georgette with appliques in gold. Mrs. J. F. Montague was gowned in old rose chiffon velvet. Mrs. J. Barr wore a dainty frock of mignonette green charmeuse. Mrs. C. D. McLean was in cherry beaded georgette. Mrs. G. M. Fowlds was gowned in black georgette embellished with crystal beads. Mrs. King had on flame charmeuse defined with black. Miss Vera Zihian wore beige georgette with accordion pleated frills. Mrs. Simpson wore sedge green georgette with pastel touches. Mrs. Dave Allen had on a crystal and silver beaded frock in pale golden shade. Mrs. B. Gitfos wore coral pink georgette with french shoulder posy. Mrs. Harle Giles wore a pretty frock of apple green and rose floral ninon, with magenta hem. Miss Harle Giles was in black chiffon taffeta and ring velvet. Miss L. Briasco (Napier), wore a striking picture frock of capueine chenille velvet. Mrs. Hartman was graceful in black ring velvet, the skirt being flounced with pointed draperies of black and gold tulle. Miss Laura Walker was in pale primrose satin, with posy in similar tones. Airs. ,T. Stewart, Wellington, wore pastel pink georgette defined with narrow silver lace, and a floral embossed shawl. Mrs. H. C. Splriley was in pale amber lace and ninon. Mrs. Gordon Jones had on a black shadow lace frock, with cerise touches at the waist. ... Airs. Dallam was gowned m black georgette. . . . , , . Miss Raie Robinson * picture frock was pale lavender tulle with, handkerchief draperies. Miss Vera Mackay wore a goblin blue georgette frock, with pipings of cyclamen in the frilled skirt and a brocaded bridge coatee. Mrs. Good wore duchess blue taffeta. Mrs. Gilmour had on . black lace mounted on flesh pink crepe do chine. Airs. J. Youlin Birch 'was wearing turquoise blue taffeta. Mrs. Lois was in pastel pink georgette, with floral' trimming. Miss Beryl Smith’s frock of almond green ninon was finished with a french bow and sash in tones of pompadour pink. Miss Ormiston was In eau de nil green charmeuse embroidered in gold. Miss Myrtle Burns wore a dainty gold lace frock with apple-green georgette hem. Airs. Bird had on an ‘opalescent taf-r fetn frock with cyclamen shoulder spray. Alias Nelson was gowned in a handsome ivory crystal frock, .with motifs and border in black. Miss Lillian Quinn’s frock was mauve shadow lace ovfer charmeuse, with tulle bow. Aliss Ron a AlcLeay wore a picture frock of daffodil georgette and silver lace. • - AJiss. Doreen D’Authreau’s frock was black 1 arc and georgette. Miss Hazel AToon was in black georgette and silver lame. Aliss Alarjorie Fraser’s frock was black georgette with silver relief. Miss Gladys AfeLeay wore black lace over shell pink crepe de chine. CHEERY DANCE PARTY AT THE ORIENTAL RENDEZVOUS A party of bright young people spent a very jolly evening at the Oriental rendezvous on Saturday. Airs. Whitney had on indian red georgette embroidered with beads. Mrs. de Graff Hunter’s smart gown was of black sprigged taffeta and tulle. Aliss Fay Alexander, wore lido blue chenille embossed georgette. Miss Gretta Herron’s bouffant taffeta gown was of pale capueine. » Miss Rona Suisted had chosen a parchment coloured lace frock. Aliss Audrey Lawrence was in honey beige georgette and lace. Miss Eileen Freeman wore lacquer red frilled georgette. Aliss Eleanor Robinson had on saracen red ring velvet. Aliss Veenie Henley wore black lace over palest flesh pink chiffon. Aliss Phoebe Alartyn was in a black and silver sequined gown. Aliss Rita Henley had chosen cameo pink chiffon of uneven length. Miss Marion Phillips wore black spotted ! net over flesh-tin ted chiffon.