IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 762, 7 September 1929, Page 20

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. "Woodman, of Whangarei, is I visiting Auckland. j Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Coverdale, of Te ! Kawa, are at the Hotel Cargen. ! Mrs. A. English, of Hamilton, has I returned from a visit to Auckland. j Dr. and Mrs. C. Yonge, of Plymouth. England, are guests at the Grand Hotel. Miss Irene Jenkin, of Auckland, is staying with Miss T. Hewitt, of Morrinsvilie. Mrs. T. R. Caplin, of Whangarei, is leaving for an extended holiday in , Australia. ; Mrs. R. Vickery, of Hamilton, has ! returned home after spending some j weeks in Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. McMurtrie, Auckland, are the guests of the Rev. A. C. and Mrs. Hampton, Matamata. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Watkins, of Mission Bay, Kohimarama, are spending a holiday at Brent’s, Rotorua. Mrs. Lee Martin and Miss D. Martin, who have been visiting Wellington, have returned to Hamilton. Miss A. Buteraent, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. Beale, in Hamilton, has returned to Hunterville. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Barnett, of Putaruru, and Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Williams, of Edgecumbe, are staying at the Albert Hotel. * * * Miss P. Schnackenburg, who has been staying with Mrs. W. Johnstone, Mangateparu, has returned to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. R. Menzies, of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gordan, of Taumarunui, are among the guests at the Central Hotel. Mrs. and Miss Hanlen have returned to Auckland after spending a month’s holiday at Mangateparu, Morrinsville, where they were the guests of Mrs. Grubb. An afternoon tea was held at “Roseleigh,” the residence of Mrs. W. Reynolds, Whangarei, on Tuesday, to bid farewell to Miss I. INI. Reynolds, who has now left New Zealand for India. FRIENDLY SOCIETY DANCE AT NORTHCOTE CHURCH OF ENGLAND BAZAAR FUNDS BENEFIT ENJOYABLE EVENING An enjoyable concert and dance was held by the Northcote Girls’ Friendly Society in the Parish Hall this week in aid of the sweet stall at the forthcoming Church of England bazaar. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers of different hues, while the supper tables were decorated with gaily-coloured flowers. An enjoyable programme was presented, including a playlet entitled “A Cure for Indifference,” the parts being taken by the Misses J. Minns, O. Cate, E. Cate and M. Lello. Miss Phyllis Johnstone contributed a song and recitation and a pianoforte solo was given by Miss Cliipperfield. Messrs. F. Swinbank and 11. Harding officiated as masters of ceremonies, while Mr. W. Mayall was the accompanist. Those present included:—Mrs. B. Mayall, tomato brocaded satin; Miss N. Harrison „ blue figured ninon; Mrs. Harding, beige lace over tomato crepe de chine; Miss Chipperfield, silver metal lace over blue georgette; Mrs. "WoodhoMse, figured georgette gown; Mrs. Joll, navy georgette gown with black ring velvet cloak; Mrs. King, chocolate wool crepe de chine, relieved with mauve; Mrs. M. Davis, black satin and lace, uneven hemline; Miss Croker, floral georgette; Mrs. T. G. Fieldei*, saxe blue satin beaute gown; Mrs. G. Cadness, blue crepe de chine; Mrs. T. Osborne, cyclamen, with shawl to tone; Mrs. W. P. Roberts, apricot crepe de chine; Mrs. Beth waite, black georgette and lace; Mrs. R. Cadness, black georgette and satin, with silver lace; Mrs. A. Taylor, grey embroidered marocain; Mrs. Blackman, primrose georgette; Mrs. W. Raekitt. rose georgette, diamente buckle; Mrs. Young, blue figured georgette; Miss M. Saunders, cream lace over pink satin, with handpainted shawl to tone; Miss L. Brown, pale pink tulle, finished with bow at hips; Miss M. Newman, lace dress over pink satin; Miss L. Harrison, delphinium blue georgette; Miss Caley, blue figured georgette; Miss Enid Minns, air force blue velvet, with chenille flower; Miss N. Boyd, floral georgette; Miss J. Minns, royal blue velvet and figured crepe de 'chine; Miss Woodhouse, fawn crepe de chine; Miss O. Cate, moonlight blue georgette, tinsel bodice, with dainty uneven hem; Miss G. Joll, primrose crepe de chine, with green rose; Miss Irene Holmes, cerise crepe de chine, with posy: Miss Phyllis Johnson, blue taffeta and gold lace trimmings; Miss N. Beecher, lemon figured ninon; Miss M. Hunt, cinnamon silk marocain; Miss M. Harrison, black charmeuse, with gold trimming; Miss D. Harrison, eau dc nil embossed georgette; Miss Y, Hunt, figured georgette; Miss D. King, lemon georgette; Miss L. blue silk; Miss Zena Sutherland, red satin, pearl trimming; Miss M. Couldrey, apricot and blue taffeta, with shawl; Miss L. Beechey, gr**9ii crepe de chine; Miss "Wheatley, diabolo red georgette gown; Miss Peggy Honan, black taffeta, uneven hemline, with creme shawl; Miss Madge Lello, lavender and green shot taffeta, green shawl; Mrs. G. Swinbank, grey and rose chenille frock. OTAHUHU METHODISTS BIBLE CLASS SOCIAL At the Otahuhu Methodist Bible Class social, held in the Memorial Hall, Otahuhu, representatives were present from Remuera, Onehunga, Ellerslie and Hamilton. The hall was decorated with the class colours, blue and maroon. Social games and competitions comprised the programme, and items were contributed by the Rev. E._ T. Olds, president of the Auckland Bible Class Union, and Mr. V. Thomas. Mr. E. Burton, of Papatoetoe, pie- | sided, 1

“Rio Rita” Is Gorgeously Gowned A Feast of Colour . BRILLIANT PREMIERE AT ST. JAMES That long - looked-for musical comedy, “Rio Rita,” had its Auckland premiere at the St. James Theatre last evening, when a crowded house watched with enthusiasm a brilliant pageant of gorgeous gowns and striking colour I effects. I Miss Gladys Moncrieff, a debonair ! figure, as “Rio Rita,” makes an effect- | ive entrance in saracen red satin, with short pleated skirt and pouched blouse. | A wide gold metal belt and jewelled | metal gauntlets, with deep fringe, add a striking note to the costume. Black is cleverly used in the handkerchief worn at the neck, and round her hair is a gay scarf of the satin. Another beautiful gown was of ivory georgette encrusted with silver and irridescent beads. The close-fitting corsage flared into a full two-tiered skirt, which dipped gracefully at each side. A splash of colour was added by a trail of pink roses falling from the waist to the hemline. With this gown is worn a Spanish head-dress of ivory satin and pink roses, with mantilla of finest silver lace; Later, Rita appears in a magnificent gown. The corsage of diabolo red, ivory, and black, and fashioned entirely of beads in a bizarre design, and over the red chiffon skirt falls a deep fringe of gold. Little Jannette Gilmore, whose piquancy entirely captivated the audience, wears some delightfully original confections. Slio first wears a platinum satin faille ensemble, with a cliic green beret, and within a few moments makes another appearance in the quaintest of pyjama suits. Fashioned of camellia pink satin, a frill of ecru lace falls from the knees to the ankles and lace and bright blue bows of ribbon decorato the jumper. Another pretty frock is of lilac beaded satin and georgette, with shoulder spray of orchid pink. For her eccentric skating darice she appears in a trim flared frock of blue and silver brocade, with deep hem of white fur. Another quaint suit in which she dances the “Kinkajou” consists of long green velvet trousers, a Peter Pan jacket of orange silk, a yellow silk scarf and becoming black hat. Her last appearance is in ivory and blue flowered ninon, the full bouffant skirt having a graceful hem of white ostrich feather trimming. Other members of the cast are gowned with equal distinction. An exquisitely-froeked ballet is an outstanding feature of the show. These pulchritudinous performers wear some colourful costumes and are particularly striking in one black and white ballet.

Avondale Function I~ “ i I INDEPENDENT ORDER OF j RECHABITES HOLDS DANCE AND CARD EVEN- j ING I

ENJOYABLE ITEMS The Independent Order of Rechabites held a dance and 500 evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Avondale, this week. There was a good attendance, and the music was supplied by the Juvenile Five Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. J. Dewar. During the evening songs were given by Mr. Hartley Warburton and Mrs. Marshall, Miss Edna Warburton accompanying. Winners of the 500 prizes were Mrs. Fitzsimon and Mrs. McLeisk, and Mr. McLeisk and Mr. Shea. Mr. R. Wilson acted as master of ceremonies, and Mr. J. Rowe was in charge of the 500. Among those present were:— Atiss B. Farley was in flame velvet; Miss Ethel Boxall, rose embossed georgette; Miss J. Sinton, pink crepe de chine: Mrs. J. Renwick, blue ravon; Miss Ansell, powder blue georgette; Miss Farley, apricot lace. Miss A. Troughear wore eau de nil green ehinelled georgette, with silver lace; Miss Jean Pearson, leaf-green crepe de chine; Miss Rita Pearson, mauve cr?pe de chine; Miss Alice Willoughby, sea green taffeta with silver lame top; Miss IT. Tanfield, mauve crepe de chine, uneven hem; Mrs. Lionel Beaton, green crepe de chine and silver posy; Mrs. Lithgow, brown satin; Mrs. C. L. Sadgrove. eau de nil rayon, apricot flower; Mrs. W. Lamb, brown ombre georgette; Miss J. Pyke, flame coloured ring velvet with uneven hem. Miss Thelma Bassett chose tangerine satin, gold la.ee insets in sides, gold girdle, gold and tangerine spray; Mrs. J. D. Johnson, green silk elian with pink roses and brilliant trimming; Miss Penfolds, scarlet satin, uneven hem, with spray from shoulder: Miss Bindon, mauve georgette with diamente trimming; Aliss Annie Park, green georgette over gold lame. Miss Kirkpatrick was in scarlet crepe de chine with lace hem ankle length,, tulle headdress; Mrs. J. A. Park, navy marocaine trimmed with cream lace; Mrs. M. Smith, pink crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss Mavis Barlow, apricot georgette, uneven hem: Mrs. E. Riley, flame taffeta and gold lace; Miss M. Jenkins, blue crepe de chine.