Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 772, 19 September 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

PLUNKET SOCIETY

: ANNUAL MEETING OF OTAHUHU BRANCH At rhe annual meeting of the Ota- ! l u . branch of the Plunket Society nf.-v ln - tho Plunket Rooms, the secret [ ©ported that 4,356 visits fav dn°Hnrr rS tv, h^d bGen made to the rooms during the year. In addition to the day spent by the nurse at the rooms, considerable time IS^iP ent i . n vLs ' itin S the homes. Tho children’s annual fancy dress ball resulted in £6O 16s 8d being raised. The election of officers resulted as — p atroness, Mrs. A. E. M. j Rhind: president, Mrs. A. Murdoch; hon. secretary, Mrs. H. T. Clements; committee, Mesdames J. Wallace, R. Wallace, Payne, Boniface, Ayers, Lochart. Todd, Hall, Andrews, Mclvor, Pearce, Kent-Johnson, McAnulty, Baxter, McCowatt, Thorpe, Hickson, Walters, Laws, Nixon, Gillies, Jamieson, Flood, and Miss Moffitt. TAUMARUNUI BRANCH Mrs. King was in the chair at the i monthly meeting of the Taumarunui ; Plunket Committee, others present being Mesdames Hutton, Holford, Richter, McLennan, Norton, Park. Powell, Ford, Worrall, Miss Burnand and the secretary, Miss M. Tomlinson. Mesdames Jefferson, Johnston, Gibbs, Anderson, Conlan and Hall forwarded apologies for non-attendance. The report of Nurse Fraser for the month showed that the position in the committee’s district was satisfactory. The nurse had paid 205 visits to private homes and 114 to the office. There had been a great deal less sickness among both mothers and babies during the month, and babies which had required special treatment were responding satisfactorily. It was resolved that Miss Scanlon be appointed permanent Plunket nurse for the district, her duties to commence in October. WHIST DRIVE ; NORTHCOTE BOWLERS ORGANISE PARTY FOR CLUB FUNDS I In order to raise funds, the Waite - mata Bowling and Ladies’ Croquet Club held another of its series of popular whist drives in the Palais Theatre, Northcote, last evening, A large number of patrons were present, and keen competition ensued. The following were the prize winners:—Women, Mrs. A. Oldbury and Mrs. F. Mitchell; consolation. Mrs. R. Bethwait. Men, Mr. I>. Brown and Mr. F. Brown; consolation, Mr. L. Nicholson. The committee responsible for de- | tails of these successful functions conI sisted of Mesdames J. Brennan, E. Bailey and R. Bethwait; Messrs. I. Brennan, W. Watson and W. McKinstrie. the latter acting as M.C.

ALnnual Dance

ODDFELLOWS DECORATE WITH RED, WHITE, BLUE AND GOLD ! _____ I PAPAKURA LODGE The annua! dance of the Loyal Papakura Lodge was held on Tuesday evening in the Paragon Theatre. There was a good attendance of members and visitors from surrounding lodges. The, hall was charmingly decorated in the colours of the order, blue, white, led and gold. Delightful music was played by Walker’s Orchestra. The M.C.’s were Bros. W. Smith, J. Stabler and A. Slessor. The following lodges were represented;—Loyal Drury, Manure.wa; Good Intent, Howiek; and Gisborne; also Papakura Rebekah Lodge and Star of Papakura, 1.0.0. F. Lodge. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Hegh and Mr. Andrew. The spot waltz was won by Miss Stokes and Mr. Atkinson. A very dainty supper was served in the adjoining supper loom, the tables of which were pleasingly decorated. AMONG THOSE PRESENT ~ V Owen (Kohimarama). black f! tte ° ver fawn lace; Mrs. W. Smith (Papakura), embossed georgette with kSnufr, h |P? li f ne; Mrs. D. S Atkinson ?Ta,alr\ force blue crepe de chine tV.-V, 1 Mia.wl; Miss Eva Shore (PapaoYLT 1 , a Peicot crepe de chine; Mrs W Richardson (Papakura), blue velvet gold kurn to h ma i C S : Mrs. A. Johnson (Papaw'?fi a> 't, be Y <i ? a georgette, uneven hem w th shawl to tone; Mrs. F. Scott (PapaKuia), mauve georgette and TinnHkura\ ed rn^ Wl t Irs * Alf Walker (pkpakuia), rose pink crepe de chine and kurr’t 1 t 0 tor i2 ; Miss G - Stabler (Papasatm and lace: Miss Marvelvtt t M st l ey , (Papakura), tangerine Criv SvS ld i sh ° uld , er posy; Miss Annie Uriay (Papakura), lemon crepe de chine trimmed with gold lace, and green shoulder spray; Miss Janet Milne (Papakura) ?Hi° d * rock of pink net and silver corsage, shawl to tone; Miss M. Hill (Panar^« a) ’ satin with tulle overdress. x Vlt l> r ? d satin : Aliss E. Luke le^n)^ fr ° C , k °{ black satin; Miss Er’ mitk (Papakura), gold beaded frock oi crepe de cmne; Mrs. L. Stokes (Papa- £ F,f a *t? oT h I^r e n . c h voile frock; Mrs. de (Papakura), vieux rose crepe cle thine and overlace, and shawl to tone; Miss M. Townson (Clevedon) briar E P Se S te i Mi « L Gray (Papakura^ beige crepe de chine, with trimyAufirionl P?nk posy; Miss Blackwell (Auckland), ivory chenille and georgette; Miss Queeme Buckeridge (Papakura) helio silk crepe de chine, tinsel trimrnmgs, posy to tone; Miss Gladys Ross P-7dd Pa vi«ofu’ i - ade sr&en chiffon velvet, t i nsal , lace . uneven hemline; Miss Thelma Adams (Waiuku), pink georgette and lace, oriental .shawl; Miss M. McDowell (Runciman), jade green crepe de chine, uneven hemline; Miss D. Martin (Papakura), eau de nil crepe de chine, silver lace, diamente and pink shawl; Miss M. Hegh (Papakura), pink lace over crepe de chine; Miss Grace Martin (Papakura), cyclamen crepe de chine white rayon shawl; Miss M. Johnston (Papakura), lemon art silk, posy to match. ’

BRIDGE EVENING

SPRING FLOWERS LEND THEIR FRAGRANCE FOR KINDERGARTEN FUNDS A delightful bridge evening was held on Tuesday at Penmoria, Garden Road, Remuera, the residence of Mrs. W. Perkins, the object being to raise funds for St. James's Kindergarten, Grey Lynn. Lady Carrick Robertson and Mrs. W. Perkins were the organisers. The rooms were beautifully decorated, spring; tones prevailing in the yellow of big; trumpet daffodils, purple irises, anemones and arum lilies. Bright fires lent a congenial glow to the scene. In the supper and billiard rooms, bowls of Iceland poppies gave a charming effect, the entrance hall being also bright with flowers and massed foliage. Lady Carrick Robertson wore a frock of white and black georgette, with diamente embroideries. Mrs. Perkins was in black georgette over pink satin, the tucked skirt and bodice being appliqued with flowers in pastel shades. The shoulder was caught with a pink rose. Mrs. J. F. Wright was wearing apple green georgette, with frilled panels and spray of pastel roses on the corsage. Among those who were present were: —Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Parkes, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Maguire, Dr. Margaret Knight, Dr. and Mrs. Coldicutt, Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Stride. Dr. and Mrs. Cyril Tewsley, Dr. and Mrs. Walton, Mrs. McClathehie, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Whitlock, Mrs. Scott Watson, Mrs. Upfill, Mr. and Mrs. Colson, Mr. and Mrs. Airey, Mrs. Biss, Mrs. Tracy Inglis, Mrs. Spicer, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. H. E. Vaile, Mrs. J. J. Kingston, Mrs. Steers, Mrs. Bruce Mackenzie, Mrs. Mackay Grant, Mrs. Selwyn Upton, Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, Mrs. Tunks, Mrs. Spicer, Mrs. G. W. Scott, Mrs. Kirker, Mrs. Somers, Mrs. Noakes, Miss R. Coleman, Miss C. Murray, Miss Buckland, Miss Oxley, Miss Wylde- Brown.

ENJOYABLE EVENING HOLY TRINITY SOCIAL CLUB There was a good attendance of members and friends at the fortnightly social evening of the Otahuhu Holy Trinity Social Club, held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening. A delightful programme of dance music was supplied by the club’s orchestra, under the leadership of Mrs. F. Andrew. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss M. Andrew and Mr. A. F. G. Falkner. The 500 tournament was won by Miss Sheld, 2,220, and Mr. H. G. White, 2.170. The successful competitors were presented with their trophies by Miss B. Walker, secretary of the club. A dainty supper was served by the women’s committee. The club will pay its annual visit to the Pukekohe Club on Saturday.

BIRKENHEAD CARNIVAL

DANCE AND CARD EVENING FOR LABOUR QUEEN A successful euchre party and oldtime dance was held in the Victoria Hall, Birkenhead, last evening:, in the interests of the Labour queen, Mrs. K. Godfrey. J The hall looked gray with its deco- | rations of flags. Mr. J. Bland carried ! out the duties of M.C., and the music j was supplied by Mayall’s Orchestra, l which was greatly appreciated, j Mr. and Mrs. L. Kelly were the j winners of the Monte Carlo waits, j The queen, Mrs. R. Godfrey, chose | a frock of daffodil citronne crepe de j ; chine, with uneven hemline. | Among those present were: .Mrs. H. V. Mawkes, who wore kingI hsxier blue crepe de chine, with lace trimmings; Mrs. P. Pugh, black cliarmeuse, relieved with diamente; Mrs. treegard, pale pink ray de chine; Mrs. s>. Green, navy blue georgette, with dia- ' mente trimmings; Mrs. A. Clow, black georgette frock; Mrs. Headland, navy i georgette, with diamente trimmings; Mrs. Hughes, blue taffeta, with posy to tone. Mrs. Mentzer, blue and gold floral crepe - de chine, with black shawl; Mrs. E. A. Campbell, fawn crepe de chine; Mrs ! Norten, black crepe de chine; Mrs. L* ! Kelly, cream crepe de chine and silver i lace; Miss M. Couldrey, cyclamen taf- ! feta and silver lace; Miss I. dames, i beaded silk net with uneven hem; Miss B. Ross, scarlet crepe de chine, with ! diamente relief; Miss R. Gillman, pink I floral georgette, with shawl to tone; ; Miss M. Leathart, mauve crepe de chine frock; Miss R. Woolliams, frock of lemon ! crepe de chine; Miss A. Green, creame georgette and lace uneven hem. GIFT EVENING j PARTY FOR BRIDE-ELECT j MUSIC AND DANCING A very enjoyable gift evening j was given recently by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dowsing, of Ascot Flats, ; Auckland, to Miss Berta Milne and i Mr. VV. Trebilcock, who are shortly ; to be married. The evening was spent in dancing and games. Several musical items were given by Miss B. Milne and Messrs. H. Crafts and C. E. Bowsing, with Mrs. Crafts at the piano. The young couple were the recipients of many useful presents. Mrs. C. E. Bowsing received her guests wearing a gown of rose georgette with shawl to tone, while Miss Milne chose a frock of black georgette. Among those present were: Mrs. Milne, who wore black crepe de chine and lace frock; Mrs. H. Bowsing in a gown of ring velvet, -with uneven hemline: Mrs. E. H. Blakey, who chose an ankle-length frock of flame embossed georgette; Mrs. M. Coulam, wearing beige silk marocain; Mrs. R. Dawson, who wore a frock of gold bengaline silk. Mrs. H. Crafts, in sea-green crepe de chine, relieved with spray of roses; Miss Alys Bowsing, wearing powder-blue crepe de chine; Miss Gladys Coulam, who chose black satin, with shoulder sprav: Miss E. Milne, who had on a white crepe de chine frock; Miss E. Ayling, in a frock of apricot crepe de chine. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Beulah Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, of Kaihu, Northern Wairoa, to Carl Woodman, eldest son of Captain Hugh and Mrs. Kasper, The Strand, Kohimarama.