IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 753, 28 August 1929, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

NOTES Mr. and Mrs. J. Foster are staying at tlie Star Hotel. Miss Gabe and Miss Ethel Kofoed, of Parnell, are at present the guests of Mrs. Evans in Wellington. * * * Dr. and Mrs. York Pittar, of Sydney, . and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bannerman, ' of Gore, are at the Grand Hotel. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS CONCERT CHAMBER ARTISTICALLY DECORATED SOCIAL CLUB PARTY A very enjoyable evening was given \ by the Auckland Municipal Officers’ j Social Club in the concert chamber last j night. The decorations of the hall attracted j special attention. Festoons of blue and white streamers were centred overhead, alternated with coloured electric bulbs, while the stage was a miniature forest of tall palms and ; foliage, with pot plants of primula and cyclamen flanking the footlights, and mystic blue lights twinkling through bushes of greenery. Meredith’s Adelphi Band played delightfully, and the dancers showed their appreciation in hearty encores. Musical items by Miss Mavis Grevatt. Miss McKay, Mr. P. McLean and Mr. H. Righton, and a Russian solo dance by Miss M. Needham, made a diversion from the dance programme, and bridge tables were arranged for the visitors who liked their game of cards. MANUREWA PARTY COMING-OF-AGE CELEBRATION MRS. H. R. MAXWELL ENTERTAINS Mrs. H. R. Maxwell was hostess at a delightful dance party at her home, “Dulgowie,” Manurewa, on Saturday evening,. to celebrate the coming-of-age of her daughter H ilary. Bowls of golden daffodils brightened the lounge, and graceful Iceland poppies were arranged in the drawing-room. Mrs. Maxwell wore a smart gown of black and gold spotted ring velvet, and Miss Hilary Maxwell was in ivory chenille embossed georgette. Among those present were Mrs. Beason, Mrs. Bartrum, Mrs. Xiven, Mrs. ROsser, Mrs. Walker, Miss G. Maxwell, Miss K. Brook, Miss I. Robson, Miss C. Brook, Miss X. Harrop, Miss K. Harris, Miss J. Harris, Miss L. Pegler, Miss Darby, Miss F. Brook, Miss J. Dando, Miss Moody, Miss Prendergast. Miss X. Dando. Miss Duncan, Miss H. Dando, Miss S. Pegler. Miss N. Brook, Miss M. Brook, Miss I. Brook. SOCIAL AFTERNOON ELECTRIC MODEL HOME DEMONSTRATION INTERESTING MOVIE A pleasant and very interesting social afternoon was held at the Methodist Church, Mount Albert, yesterday afternoon, when an electric model home demonstration was arranged by Messrs. A. and T. Burt. Ltd. The schoolroom was most tastefully decorated by members of the church, and the Rev. A. Ashcroft presided. Among the electric machines for the home were the “Vac-Trie” carpet sweeper and vacuum cleaner, the “Easy” electric washing machine, and the “Gbrney” electric stoves. Their working was clearly demonstrated and a dainty afternoon tea handed round of cakes and scones just cooked on the electric stove. During the afternoon songs were sung by Mrs. Craven, Miss G. Brooks, Mrs. Harvey and Mr. Drummond, and Mrs. T. Holdsworth recited. Between items tliere was a moving picture display showing a modern American housewife in a typical electric bungalow. j MOTHERS ENTERTAINED j GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION. The members of the Auckland Grammar School Old Girls’ Association recently entertained at the school hall 100 mothers of Auckland invited by Sister Esther. A very attractive programme was thoroughly enjoyed by the visitors. A short one-act play entitled “Between the Soup and the Savoury” was admirably portrayed by Misses Jean Alison, Eunice Hunt and Barbara Robertson. Delightful items were rendered by Misses D. Messer, S. Philips, E. Hawkins, J. Smith. A. Burns, B. Messer, R. Girr. H. Taylor and Messrs. Letcher and Hallahan. The talent of Miss Xewson, the accompanist, was very much appreciated. ENGAGEMENTS (The engagement is announced of Gwendolene Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hetherington, of Wairiki Road, Mount Eden, to Xor- | man. younger son of Air. and Mrs. A. | French, of Claude Road. Epsom. i The engagement is announced of j Ruth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. White, of Grey Lynn, to Erie Thomas, only son of Mr. J. E. Waterworth, also of Grey Lynn. The engagement is announced of Alberta Scott, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Smith, of Herne Bay, to Arthur Desmond, elder son of Mr. and Airs, Dos. Grattan* of Mount Eden.

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Labour Party’s Costume Ball Well Attended Outstanding Success of Fancy Dress Carnival MASKS AND MODES We stand for peace, happiness and prosperity among the peoples of the worid." was the simple decoration conspicuously posted over the stage proscenium of Scots Hall last evening when the Auckland combined branches committee of the New Zealand Labour Party held a plain and fancy dress masked ball. .There was a very large attendance, with a creditable array of fancy costumes displaying considerable thought, originality and aptness. Mrs. Edgar Webb, Mr. X. S. Cassrells and Mr. T. Vivian were the judges for the most original dress, and the winners were Miss Rykers for her airplane representation, and Mr. L. Scott as “The Last Drop/’ The comical section was won by Mrs. A. B. Martin as a Maori Wahine, and by Mr. J. Me- j Lean as an “Old Settler.’’ For the best fancy costumes the prizes went to Miss E. Munby for “Powder and Patches,’’ and Mr. Weaver representing Cardinal Wolsey. The judges of the Labour propaganda section were Messrs. W. T. Anderton, A. S. Richards and D. Wilson, who awarded the honours to Mrs. Hoole, representing “Ballot Box/’ and Mr. Fast, who was “Down and Out.” Among those present .were: Nlr. Bernard Martin, district president, and Mr. F. W. Schramm, who presented the prizes. Connan's Orchestra provided enjoyable dance music. On the men’s committee were Messrs. Ch Grant (president ), G. Davies, D. Wilson, Henderson, Mackay, Harroway, Wolfe and Hart, with Mr. J. Hoole as secretary. Prominent on the women’s committee were Mrs. M. B. Soljack, who was gowned in black panne velvet, with grey velvet scarf, and Mrs. Cassie, who wore ivory georgette. Energetic coworkers with them were Mrs. G. Davies, wearing a black ring velvet frock, with silk net skirt: Mrs. Prince, in black silk marocain; Mrs. Henderson, who had on salmon pink beaded georgette; and Mrs. J. Hoole, in black tulle relieved with gold lace on the corsage. Included among those in fancy dress were: Miss M. Bell, representing Community Singing; Miss M. Fairless, Thompson and Hill Preserves: Mrs. E. Tonge, Spanish Toreador; Miss K. Baxter, as a Target; Miss Eileen Senior, Persian Woman; Miss X. Austen, representing Time; Miss P. Bell, a Chinese Princess; Miss J. Ellis, French Peasant Girl; Miss Jean Freebairn, representing Miss Jazz; Miss L. Kirkman, as a Gipsy Dancer; Miss E. Smith, Spanish Bride; Miss G. Freebairn, representing Night; Miss Veneta Boyd, as a Spanish Gipsy. Others present were:—Mrs. Beckett, who wore apricot crepe de chine; Mrs. T. Aldridge, wearing black panne velvet and tulle, with .Spanish shawl; Mrs. Fraser, gowned in black crepe de chine; Miss E. Whitaker, in cyclamen satin, trimmed with lilac; Mrs. J. Maguiness, who wore black silk marocain; Miss D. Brewer, frocked in nile green over pink satin; Miss Thelma Hayden, in shellpink crepe de chine; Miss Raymond, in black georgette with bridge coat; Miss Una Aldridge, meadow* green satin and gold tulle. Mrs. Hulme, was wearing black with scarlet shoulder posy; Miss C. Richards, in a frock of gold lame and georgette; Miss E. Beare, who had on cyclamen crepe de chine, edged with gold lace; Miss E. Reid, in embossed georgette; Mrs. T. Taylor, who wore powder-blue crepe de chine with uneven hem; Miss E. Richards, in turquoise blue georgette and silver; Miss Hilda Davies, who had on ring velvet and net handkerchief skirt; Miss Eileen Potter, in lacquer red georgette, relieved with silver; Miss Mabs Hart, frocked in ivory’ georgette, with silver lame bodice; Mrs. Alma Hart, in mauve crepe de chine, with silver lace hem; Mrs. M. Croul, who wore lemon and blue taffeta: Miss P. Croul, in ivory j georgette and silver lace; Miss A. Edwards, wearing white and silver; Miss R. Knight, who had on cherry georgette and gold lace; Miss M. McMinn, in a frock of mauve tulle. DANCE PARTY I GUESTS OF MR. AND MRS. J. R. HETHERINGTON Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hetherington entertained a number of guests at their home in Wairiki Road, when dancing was the principal attraction, interspersed with striking novelty numbers by Misses McFarlane, Miss Seel and Mr. Maurice Seel. Mrs. Hetherington was gowned in black georgette embellished with orchid galon. Miss Gwen Hetherington’s frock was sedge green taffeta and silver. Miss Marjorie Hetherington was in wedgwod blue georgette. The guests included Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Greenwell, Mrs. McFarlane, Miss M French, Misses O. and E. Greenwell. Miss Beryl Pharo, Miss Warren, Miss Betty Graham, Misses M. and B. Purnell. Bowls of beautiful spring flowers adorned the rooms. PLAY-READING ENJOYABLE EVENING AT EPSOM A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thomas, Epsom, on Monday evening when a number of their friends were entertained by the readings of three one-act plays. The plays given and the readers were: “The Constant Lover,” Mrs. E. B. Lovell and Mr. P. C. Garrett; “Between the Soup and the Savoury,” Mrs. E. B. , Lovell and Misses L. Lugton and Edna Thomas; “The Stepmother,” Misses j Scott-Higginson and Edna Thomas, and Messrs. Garrett and Garlick. LUNCHEON PART.' The othce staff of Arthur H. Nathan, j Ltd., were the guests of Miss M. Wyn- : yard and Mr. J. Connolly at a delight- ; fully informal luncheon to celebrate , the 10th year of their association with i the firm. j The table was beautifully decorated j with bowls of daffodils, violets and ! trails of clematis and tlie usual table | favours. j After the luncheon and the usual I toasts the guests spent a happy hour | dancing.