Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 768, 14 September 1929, Page 24

Feminine Interests

DAFFODIL DAY PARTY

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION BY VICTORIA LEAGUE EVENING CONCERT The Victoria League Rooms presented an animated appearance yesterday, when the many willing helpers contributed their share of the day’s good work at the League’s Daffodil Day At Home. At the entrance to the rooms flowers were banked to tempt buyers with their sheer beauty and delicious perfume, while just inside the main hall stalls holding produce and tempting viands of all descriptions greeted the eye. A novel idea was that of a luncheon hour, where patrons might come and go as they would in an ordinary cafe. The tiny tables tvere attractively decorated with daffodils and Iceland poppies in shades of flame and gold. In the evening a musical programme arranged by the Girls’ Committee was provided, the items being much appreciated. Songs were given by:—Aliss Marjory Faire, a vocal duet by Airs. Partrigdo and Aliss Harrison, recitals and sketches of Louise Jourdain’s given by Eileen Adkins and Mavis AlcCulloch, a musical monologue by Phyllis Mobberly, the accompanist being Aliss Ena Langs ford. Helpers for the day were:— Produce Stall (in charge of Mrs. Coleman). —Morning helpers: Mrs. Stride, Airs. E. Friedlander, Airs. Wylie, Airs. H. Bloomfield, Airs. Somers, Mrs. Lees, Aliss C. Murray, Aliss Coleman. Mrs. Bruce Hay, Airs. Loughnan (Christchurch). Afternoon helpers: Airs. Leatham. Airs. D. Robertson, Airs. Chinnery Brown. Evening helpers: Airs. Robson, Airs. Hindson, Aliss Baird. Flower Stall (in charge of Airs. H. TI. Partridge).—Helpers: Alisses Ke€:sing, Airs. St. Clair Inglis, Miss Chapman, Aliss Turner, Aliss Geisen, Aliss Alason, Miss Kendall, Aliss Ryrie, Aliss Shutes. -Sweet Stall.—ln charge of the Girls’ Committee. Cake Stall (in charge of Airs. ATcFarlane). —-Helpers: Airs. Kohn, Mrs. White, Mrs. Earl Cerutty, Aliss Anguin Dromgool, Aliss Keesing, Aliss Grant, Aliss S tret ton. Tea Room.—Morning (in charge of Airs. S. Chambers, Airs. C. Kissling and Aliss Gerrard). Helpers: Airs. Grant, Alisses Slater (2), Aliss Kent, Aliss Oswin, Aliss Siedeberg, Aliss Ostler, Aliss Kenderdine. Afternoon (in charge of Airs. McLachlan and Mrs.. H. S. Gulliver). Airs. J. Reid, Airs. Keeble, Airs. Hay, Airs. Aloorhouse, Airs. IT. Thomson, Airs. Woolcott:, Mrs. S. Dransfield, Mrs. Levine, Aliss McLachlan. Evening (in charge of Mrs. W. Johnson and D. Ogilvie and Airs. Lennard). Helpers: Airs. H. S. Gulliver. Airs. Lloyd Francis, Alias WagstafTe, and Airs. Whyte. It is estimated that about £BO will be realised as a result of the day’s activities, a large amount of this being given to help various organisations. Warm praise must be tended to the president, Aliss J. A. Alowbray, and the capable secretary, Aliss Nation. DUAL CELEBRATION BIRTHDAY PARTY AND GOLDEN WEDDING A very pleasant surprise party of 20 guests arrived on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. AI. A. Cave, Parnell. The visit was to honour Airs. Cave on her 68th birthday and to also congratulate her on the 50th anniversary of her wedding. Musical items were given by Alisses Nellie Lingard, Audrey Cross, Lorna Andrew, Edna Thomas, Alessrs. J. Stokes, W. Sutherland, J. Marshall, W. Johnston, Reg Carlyon and D. Rees. The host£§s, who wore a frock of black satin, received several bouquets and gifts, and very suitably replied to a toast given by Mr. O. Rees. Among those present were: Aliss T>. Cave, who wore cyclamen taffeta; Miss L. Andrew, black georgette and tulle; Aliss E. Thomas, blue crepe de chine; Aliss J. Carlyon, cyclamen taffeta frock; Aliss R. Sherriff, blue and gold georgette; Aliss M. George, frock of pink crepe de chine; Aliss N. Lingard, violet crepe de chine; Aliss A. Cross, green georgette: Afiss P. AlcDonald, floral georgette; Aliss D. Burns, frock of apricot lace with silver shawl. Dancing during the evening was much enjoyed by all. Air. J. Stokes (piano) and Air. A. Hunter (saxophone) supplied excellent music. BRIDGE AFTERNOON THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY’S WEEKLY GATHERING Mrs. A. Brodie and Airs. A. J. Brampton were hostesses at this week’s bridge afternoon at the Theosopliical Society. Among those present were:—Airs. Harrison, Airs. Farmer. Airs. Lonagan, Airs. Hill, Airs. James, Airs. Wallace, Airs. Svme, Airs. Afelville, Airs. Scott, Aliss Hamilton. Aliss Smith. The prizes were won by Airs. Hill and Miss Smith. SUCCESSFUL DANCE ONEHUNGA ARTILLERY GYMNASIUM CLUB On Thursday night the Onehunga Artillery Gymnasium Club held its annual dance. An enjoyable evening was spent, dance music being supplied by Bendall’s Collegians. Among those present were: Aliss A. Young, in a Victorian frock of old rose taffeta and georgette, with deep sequined collar; Aliss J. Alcßride, sea green crepe de chine, with diamente trimming; Miss G. Cox, primrose taffeta gown; Aliss Ogden, salmon pink satin and silver lace; Aliss G. Cottle, green satin, with french lace skirt; Aliss D. Cottle, silver lame and white georgette; Aliss Colhoun, mauve georgette and silver; Aliss I. ScQtt, sky blue georgette; Aliss D. Reed, pink taffeta and silver tulle. Aliss AI. Alaunsel, who chose lavender georgette and gold lace; Aliss Breese, apricot crepe de chine and blue georgette; Miss D. Kiniber, tangerine satin and gold lace; ATiss Alitchell, blue georgette and gold lame; Miss AI. AlacLean, emerald green georgette; Aliss C. Hargreaves, henna georgette; Aliss Solomon, £ink crepe de chine, with lace trimmings; Aliss D. Brown, apricot suede georgette; Aliss Crystal, willow green taffeta, with tulle skirt; Miss TI. Hill, hyacinth blue taffeta; Aliss O. Robertson, scarlet georgette frock; Aliss E. Cutler, briar rose taffeta; Miss E. Commock, cardinal red crepe de chine: Aliss Cowles’, powder blue georgette; Aliss J. Anderson, model frock of red georgette and lace; Aliss G. AlcKillop, gown of black ring velvet, with draperies of gold lace: Mrs. James Hall, two-tone period gown of cerise taffeta, with trailing spray from shoulders to hem of velvet flowers.

Queen Carnival

SUCCESSFUL DANCE HELD FOR “BUSINESS QUEEN.” I I J BIRKENHEAD GATHERING Tho queen carnival at Birkenhead was advanced another stage on Wednesday evening, when an old-time dance was held in the Victoria Hall in the interests of the Business Queen, Aliss G. Utting. The music supplied by Miss Stayte and Air. Kelly was greatly appreciated, and the duties of AI.O. were performed by Mr. Les. Kelly. Miss R. Taylor and Mr. Pat Govern were the winners of the spot waltz. The La-Rinka, Valeta and Schottische and many old-time favourites were greatly enjoyed. The queen, Aliss G. Utting, chose a dainty dress of apple green crepe de chine. Those present included: Airs. Toth ill, in creme satin relieved with daffodil trimming; Airs. Neech in blush pink taffeta, with' diamente girdle; Airs. A. Clow, wearing black georgette and silver; Airs. A. Norton, who wore fawn crepe de chine, with beige trimmings; Airs. Grant, wearing black panpe velvet; Airs. A. Wrightson, in a frock of light blue panne velvet; Mrs. C. R. McIvinstry, who chose brown crepe de chinfe with gold relief; Aliss V. Aloodv, in floral georgette, with shawl to tone"; Aliss At. Summers, wearing dark blue satin and silver lace; Aliss E. Bruton, in scarlet crepe de chine and shawl to tone; Miss G. Revell, who chose black georgette and gold lace, with uneven hem and shoulder posy; Aliss B. Stayte, in blue satin and silver frock; Aliss Fay Taylor, who had on mist blue georgette and silver lace, with uneven hem, blue shawl; Aliss P. Honari, In flame taffeta, with Spanish shawl; Miss Sutcliffe, in sea green georgette, with ankle-length skirt; Miss Z. Sampson, in an apricot georgette and lace frock. HAMILTON VISITORS SOUTH AUCKLAND GOLF TOURNAMENT ENJOYABLE WEEK With links in splendid order, and ideal weather, the South Auckland women’s golf tournament this week has been most enjoyable to all. The popularity of the tournament is evident from the entries from so many clubs. The committee responsible for the tournament is Mrs. E. J. Hears (president), Mrs. "VV. H. Hume (cantain), Mrs. A. Joll, Mrs. H. T. Gillies, Mrs. I). Hay, Mrs. G. Primrose, Mrs. E. M. Masters, Mrs. P. G. Russell, Mrs. W. Horton, Miss M. Stevens (secretary), Miss E. Hammond (treasurer), Miss M. Wilkinson. Among others present:— From Auckland: Mrs. H. J. Ferguson Mrs. Buttle, Mrs. M. J. Johnson, Mrs! Robb, Mrs. R. Wilson, Mrs. J. Wilson Mrs. R. Rainger, Mrs. G. Matheson, Mrs. kil mer, Mrs. Hint*, Miss Wilson, Miss A. Hill, Misses Easton (2), Aliss Grove, Miss G. Johnston. From Te Awamutu: Mrs. C. Blundell, Mrs. Ij. Chamberlain, Airs. J. Oliphant, Airs. A. Walker, Mrs. AlcDonald, Mrs. G. Teasdale, Aliss 11. Foche, Miss M. Clifford, Miss K. Wallace. From Te Aroha: Mrs. Kenn>, AHs. Hunger, Airs. A. Dempster, Airs. Halligan, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Hunger and Miss From Matamati# Mrs. B. O. Taylor. Misses AI. and N. Beverley, Aliss H. Robinson, Aliss E. Johnston. From Alorrinsville: Mrs. Ryan, Aliss D. Lowry, Aliss McNaughton. From Paeroa: Airs. Bray, Aliss G. Gibbs. From Cambridge: Mrs. K. Brown, Airs. A. IT. Nicoll, Airs. Sutherland, Airs. Nolan, Airs. Marky, Miss Cox, Miss Swayne, Aliss Hewitt, Miss Clemow, Airs. A ; Nolan, Aliss J. Thomson, Miss J. Watt, Miss E. Robinson, Miss Brewster (New Plymouth - ), Airs. Dickey (Walton), Airs. Hollis (Hinuera). From Hamilton: Airs. T. A. Alilroy, Airs. W. Batt, Airs. G. Gower, Airs. Bartlett, Mrs. A. Dingle, Airs. R. English, Mrs. N. Ratcliffe, Airs. Peterson, Airs. J. Standon, Airs. Jacobson, Mrs. Hocken, Airs. F. House, Airs. F. Brewer, Mrs. ATI Her, Mrs. A. English, Airs. B. Griffiths, Airs. J. Strang, Airs. L. Tompkins, Mrs. H. Alatthews, Mrs. Lambourne. Mrs. C. Bennett, Airs. A. James, Airs. W. Aiken, Mrs. C. Taylor, Airs. Rawlings, Airs. F. Vickery, Aliss Alasters, Aliss AT. McKenzie, Aliss Iv. Oliver, Aliss W. Alanning, Miss Af. ATcLean, Aliss B. Alanning, Aliss H. Heywood, Miss Tulley, Miss B. Hunter, Miss R. Vickery, Miss Eyre, Aliss E. MReese, Miss V. Cann, Aliss B. Vickery, Aliss A. Turney, Aliss K. Wilson, Miss, G. Hammond. DANCE PARTY TO CELEBRATE COMING-OF-AGE A delightful party was given on Saturday last by Mr. and Airs. K. S. Long to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter Edna. Airs. Long received the guestswearing a frock of navy blue and beige crepe de chine, and Miss Edna Long wore a charming ivory chiffon taffeta and georgette frock. Among the guests were: Mrs . F * Woodard, blue and gold shot taffeta, Airs. W. Long, jade green fleuri and shawl to tone; Mrs. H Law navy crepe de chine, elaborately trimmea; Mrs. Grant, sen., navy crepe de chine frock; Airs. J. Grant, figured marocam; Mrs. AV. T. Ellison, powder blue crepe de chine; Airs. J. Anderson, leafgreen crepe de chine; Airs. A. Waker, name crepe de chine; Airs. Thornton nigger maroeain; Mrs. D. Ellis, apricot crepe de chine; Mrs. Eagle, scarlet crepe de chine, with silver lace hem; Mrs. A. Johnstone, floral crepe de chine* Mrs. C. Lee, figured crepe de chine; Airs’ Wren, pink crepe de chine; Aliss Y Long, rose satin and georgette, handkerchief skirt; Aliss K. Long, nile green georgette, with shawl to match; Aliss D white georgette and taffeta; Aliss L. ivirkman, flame satin beaute, with gold lace hem; Aliss AI. Alann, red ring velvet and hand-painted shawl; Aliss AI. Grant, pink crepe de chine; Aliss I. Ellis, jade green crepe de chine and silver lace; ALss E. Davies, apple-green crepe de chine: Aliss L. Ellison, green satin ? e^ u . te; M ,ss M. Ellison, blue chiffon taffe.a; Aliss AI. Edelby, primrose crepe de chine: Aliss D. Brown, pink georgette, with black shawl; Aliss A. Sinford, tinsel and blue georgette, with shawl; Aliss Bell, black lace over lame; Miss I. Struthei*s, blue crepe de chine; Aliss Vercoe. almond-green and black crepe de chine; Miss Caneney, apricot tj®sue; Miss D. Munro, gold and rose tinsel; Aliss L. Alunro, green crepe de chine; Aliss Elmsley, lavender taffeta; Aliss Berridge, blue crepe de chine, handembroidered; Aliss E. Eagle, blue velvet. FUN AT ONETANGI CHILDREN ENJOY JOLLY BEACH PARTY To celebrate her son's (Alan) seventh birthday, a novel beach partv was given by Mrs. Francis, of Sheehan Street, Ponsonby, at her Onetangi reriidence. Crackers, paper caps and other novelties were distributed, and young guests spent a very jolly time playing games.

MOTHERS’ CLUB

SOCIAL AT Y.W.C.A. ROOMS ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME Tho Alotliers’ Club held a social at tho Y.W.C.A. Rooms recently, when many members and guests attended. During the evening excellent programme of musical and other items was given, tho entertainment being arranged by Aliss Bethune. A pianoforte duet was given by Aliss Judd and Mrs. Cade, and the singers j were Miss Irene Frost and All*. Davis, j The Misses Jean and Joyce Clarke' gave a Dutch dance and Irish Jig, Airs. Gordon Edwards a musical monologue, and Air. Atwell a recitation. Among those present were: Airs. IT. Ganghan, first vice-president, Airs. W. J. Hynes, Airs. Bethuene, Airs. W. J. Edwards, Airs. M. D. Strange, Airs. Sherley, Airs. E. C. Baker, Airs. Hawkey, Mrs. B. F. Fisher, Airs. Alcrson, Aliss Irene Frost, Mrs. AicCarthv, Aliss A. Walker, Airs. J. J. S. Hunt, Airs. AlcKlwain, Airs. Anderson, Aliss CL Stewart, Mrs. Alunro, Mrs. A. L. Leece, Airs. E. Sharp, Airs. J. Pankhurst, Airs. B. Sanders, Airs. L. Walker, Mrs. A. Babb, ATiss Annie Petersen, ATiss B. Petersen, Airs. I. Forrest, Aliss Weshay, Aliss W. White, Airs. Evelyn Oakes. Aliss Oakes, Aliss J. Fox. Mrs. S. AI. Fox, Airs. Robertson, Aliss Rona Robertson, Airs. J. Davenport, Mrs. Milne, Airs. Rhodes, Airs Atedland, Mrs. F. Pearson, Mrs. Alontgomerj*, Airs. Henderson, Airs. Stan Wright, Aliss D. Dick, ATiss AlcAlurtrie. Mrs. Charles Dickens. Airs. TTorsburg. Airs. A. Parker, Miss Thelma Teague, ATiss A. O’Bryan, Airs. F. A. Daly, Airs. Bramley, Airs. Leise. Airs. Jepson. Airs. Stewart, Airs. Reg. Dickens, Aliss F. Cobb. TE KUITI FUNCTIONPOST AND TELEGRAPH BALL Alore than 300 guests were present at the annual ball of the Te Kuiti Post and Telegraph staff, held on Wednesday evening in the Parish Hall. The hall was packed to overflowing, and visitors were present from Otorohanga, Te Awamutu, Hamilton, Pio Pio and Waitomo Caves. The elaborate decorative scheme included a telepraph line along the walls of the building, with telephones and call-bells, adding a novel and very appropriate finish to the special lighting and coloured streamer and greenery effects. Swift’s Orchestra was in attendance. FRANKLIN BURNS CLUB CONCERT AT PAPATOETOE A most enjoyable concert was held in the Papatoetoe Town Hall under the auspices of the Franklin Burns Club. A high : class programme of musical items and . Scotttish reels was given by a number of visiting performers. The Clarion Quartet, Misses Lilian Wood, Beryle Smith, Messrs. Duncan Black and James Simpson, contributed quartets, duets and solos. Miss Helen Hogg was in good voice in a couple of vocal solos. Mr. Eaves kept the audience mystified with a conjuring act, and an instrumental item by Air. and Airs. Greenlees was well received The programme also included double sword dance, reels and Irish jig by Alisses J. and A. AlcLaughlan, and Alessrs. J. McLaughlan and W. AlacLeod; a Highland fling and pipe selection by Miss Phyllis Gardiner and Piper R. AlacLeod. Piper L. Amor assisted in the accompaniments. During the evening Air. R. AlacLeod, president of the Franklin Burns Club, extended a welcome to the gathering and said that an effort was to be made to form a branch of the Burns Club in Papatoetoe. It would either be a branch of the Franklin Club or a separate institution; but whatever was decided on, if the club was formed, the Franklin Club would do all in its power to assist the new club. At the conclusion of the concert dancing was indulged in till a late hour. CARD AFTERNOON PAPATOETOE CROQUET CLUB A large number of members and friends of the Papatoetoe Croquet Club attended the flnal card tournament of a series which have been held during the winter months. After a number of keenly contested games the prizewinners were Mesdames Speed and Daisley. Afternoon tea was served by the members of the club. MOTHERS’ UNION SPENDS DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON AT “MANUREWA HOUSE” The Countess of Orford entertained the St. Luke’s branch of the Mothers’ Union at Manurewa House on Thursday afternoon. Miss O’Neil, who was accompanied by Mrs. Simkin, gave a very interesting account of her recent trip to England. She told of her visit to Sumner House, a hostel for mothers in London, built as a memorial to Mrs. Sumner, one of the founders of the Mothers’ Union, and of her laying the Hew Zealand Mothers’ Union wreath at the Cenotaph on Anzac Day. She brought many cheering messages from branches of the union that she had visited in England. The Countess of Orford. in a happv speech, thanked Miss O’Neil for her talk and for the messages she had brought from Home. She S4iid she would be very pleased to help in forming a “link” between the Manurewa branch and the parish she had been associated with in England. After the speeches, a visit was paid to the beautiful gardens and native bush with which the house is surrounded, and later, afternoon tea was served in the sunshine, in the shelter of the trees.

Votes of thanks to the Countess of Orford were passed for the vei-y pleasant afternoon.