IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 780, 28 September 1929, Page 22

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. W. McPherson, of Alorrinsville, is on a visit to Papatoetoe. Miss A. Jennings, of Auckland, is visiting friends at Mangateparu. Miss Carnachan and Miss Ellen Melville have now returned from Wellington. Countess Thelma Metaxa left Wellington by the Makura this week for Sydney. Auckland passengers by the Maheno yesterday included Mr. and Mrs. B. Heslop. * «■ * Miss Olive Chiplin, who has been spending a holiday, in New Plymouth, I has now returned to town. * * * ; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lawry, of ' Christchurch, have left the South and : will in future live in Auckland. i Dr. Ada Paterson, of the child wel- ■ : fare section of the Health Department, arrived in Auckland yesterday. Mrs. E. J. Irvine, of Auckland, is visiting Gonville, Wanganui, where she is the guest of Mrs. W. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Westwood, of Epsom, left by tire Maheno yesterday for a six months’ visit to Australia. Mrs. T. M. McDonald is a visitor i from Invercargill, and is staying with ! her sister, Mrs. Henshaw, of Devoni port.. * • • i Mrs. Latham, of Mount Eden, has j returned from a holiday visit to Rotorua, where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mactier. MORE THAN £l5O RAISED SUCCESSFUL SALE OF WORK There was an excellent attendance at the Kingsland Methodist Ladies’ Guild’s annual sale on Wednesday and Thursday, and brisk business resulted in more than £l3O being raised. The Mayor of Mt. Albert, Mr. L. E. Rhodes, who opened the sale, congratulated the women on their fine effort. A decorated birthday cake and a handsome handbag were presented by the guild to one of the members, Mrs. Mclndoe, who has just celebrated her 80th birthday. All joined in singing .“For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” The stall-holders were:—Work stall, j Mrs. Woolloxall, Mrs. Hodgson, Mrs. j Ryland and Mrs. Mclndoe; variety, i Mrs. B. Kayes, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Dyer i and Mrs. Rutledge; apron, Mrs. Part- 1 i ington, Mrs. Finch; choir, Mrs. Jen- ] kins, Mrs. Barnett and Miss Page and j Miss Kayes; sunbeam, Miss Ryan and j helpers; sweets, Mrs. J. Kayes, Mrs. Garland and Miss Tlayhow; men’s stall, I Mr. and Mrs. J. Cox: plants, Mr. and j Mrs. Honeycomb and Mrs. Ileape; bran tub, Mrs. and Miss Tremain: tea rooms, Mrs. C. Kayes, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Shortland, Mrs. Smith and Miss Shepherd and Miss Rhodes; supper room, Young "Women’s Bible Class: ice cream and soft drinks. Young Men’s Biblo Class; art gallery, Mrs. Ford. A cooking demonstration was given by Miss Brown. BIRTHDAY FAIR FUNCTION AT BELMONT The third Birthday Fair, held in connection with the Belmont Presbyterian Church, took place yesterday afternoon and continued today. Little Jean Hepburn presented a hand-painted handkerchief to the Mayoress, Mrs. Julius W. Williamson, who opened the function. The stalls were decorated with saxe blue and gold streamers and the three-tier birthday cake, which was surmounted by three candles, was cut by Mrs. Williamson. Under the church extension schemes the Belmont Church has now been made fully self-supporting by the congregation, and the minister is the Rev. : S. J. Atkins. The Belmont Lady Associates, with Mrs. Atkins (president) and Miss M. Spooner (secretary) had combined and were responsible for the making of many of the articles on sale. Stallholders were as follow:-—Cakes, Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. McEldowney; sweets, Mrs. M. Kay, Mrs. R. W. Young and Mrs. C. Irvine; produce, Mrs. Wheatley and Mrs. T. Saxon; men’s stall, Mr. Phillips and Mr. McEldowney; children’s stall, Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Paul; work stall, Mrs. Kessell, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. W. C. ‘ Legga:t; tearoom, Mrs. Hepburn, Mrs. Glassey, Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. Banks. A demonstration in cooking was given by Mrs. W. Hay, who was assisted by Mrs. Bramley and Miss Urquhart. SURPRISE PARTY COMING-OF-AGE CELEBRATION A delightful surprise party was given on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. J. Corbett, of Rongotea, to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Toss Lanlgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lanigan, of Formby Road, Point Chevalier, who has been on a visit to them. A splendid musical programme was given and many toasts honoured. Altogether a very happy evening was spent by the many guests present. KITCHEN EVENING PUKEKOHE BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED A kitchen evening given by Mrs. R. Bregman was held at her residence, Pukekohe, on Wednesday. The guests of honour were Miss Annie Cox and Mr. William Steele. They received many useful gifts from their friends, and an enjoyable programme entertained the guests.

Dance Party I AKARANA BOATING CLUB ! PAVILION PRESENTS COL- 1 OURFUL SCENE A JOLLY EVENING Tho Akarana Boating Club's shed presented a. gay appearance when some 200 people attended a party recently. The three hostesses were Mrs. J. McBeay, who wore maize beaded georgette, Mrs. A. McCullough, in a mist blue lace frock, and Mrs. W. McLeay, black beaded crepe de cbine. Games, competitions and dancing were indulged in, and excellent music was provided by Weir’s Orchestra. Among those present were:—■ , 'trs. R. TV hite, in petunia shade crepe ; B-, Webster, beige geor- ; gette, Airs. Buckley, floral crepe de j chine, old rose shawl; Mrs. Killip, navy georgette: Mrs. Heard, royal blue satin ! beaute; Airs. R. Hart, black embossed j chenille georgette; Airs. Rutledge, jade i crepe de chine; Mrs. Pelham, black 1 georgette over cerise; Airs. Hallett, royal blue embossed georgette; Mrs. Weir, black georgette; Airs. Valentine, black embossed georgette; Mrs. Stoddart. peaJl° C T i aft i eta; i Agnew, black satin. Alls. Healey, beige georgette: Mrs. McLean, maize georgette; Mrs. McGrath, flame crepe de chine; Mrs. Boswell, black satin beaute; Mrs. Pitkatlilev, black lace, diamente trimming; Mrs. Hill, apricot satin; Mrs. Cummins, beige crepe de chine: Airs. Fowlerapple, green satin .Barrel ly, blush pink georgette beaded in black crvstal; Mrs. Js*=*nnedy black georgette with cerise; Mrs Beresford, powder blue georgette; Airs. Houston, black satin, diamente trimming: Mrs. Latham, embossed chenille velvet; Airs. Jeffreys, black georgette, lacquer red shawl; Mrs. R. W. RobV} name taffeta; Airs. L. Heard, mist bluegeorgette. Miss E. Heard wore scarlet embossed georgette; Miss M. Heard, old rose taffeta; Mjss Smith, delphinium blue satin beaute; Aliss G. Jew, vieux rose georgette. , diamente trimming; Aliss L. Jew, love-in-the-mist blue georgette and silver; Aliss Af. AlcCullough, period frock of sea green taffeta; Miss R. Hart, lemon lace and Miss J. Ovenden, apricot crepe de chine and tulle, uneven hemline: Aliss AL Ovenden, flame crepe satin, diamente trimming; Aliss McLeay, daffodil georgette, with gold lace; Aliss Aborne. black taffeta; Aliss Davis, mauvo frilled satin; ATiss Thompson, jade green georgette; Aliss Fowler, primrose satin and georgette; Aliss Audrey Cook, floral georgette, uneven hemline. Mrs. Cook was in maize crepe de chine; Aliss Babs "Webster, navy crepe de chine, with cerise; Miss Oliver, sky blue georgette; Aliss Baxter, jade and silver taffeta; Miss D. O'Connell, ovster taffeta, uneven liemline; Aliss E. Boswell, cyclamen georgette: Aliss T. Farrelly, green crepe de chine; Aliss Beryl AlcCullough, mauve crepe de chine; Alias S. Hallett, cream lace; Aliss J. Hallett, green figured crepe de chine; Aliss YVhite, mauve georgette; Aliss Gwen Buckley, shell pink tulle and satin; Aliss E. Hawke, coral taffeta; Aliss Whittingham, orange satin and gold lace; Aliss Roberts, scarlet satin and silver; Miss Christie, black georgette, diamente trimming; Aliss Pelham, pink crepe de chine; Aliss Gallagher, old gold satin, uneven hemline: Aliss A. F-earon, maize georgette: AEss J. Fearon, jade satin and gold lace; Aliss E. Kelly, black satin and georgette. NURSES’ CONFERENCE TO START NEXT WEEK An extensive programme has been set out in connection with the annual conference of the New Zealand Trained Nurses’ Association, which is to start in Auckland next Tuesday and continues until the following Saturday, The council meets for business at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Nurses’ Club, Alountain Road, and will meet on the other days at 9.30 in the morning. A reception to delegates and members will be given by the Auckland Lyceum Club on Tuesday evening while on Wednesday a round table talk on nursing education will be given during the afternoon. On the following day Mrs. Todd Smith will entertain the nurses at an At Ffome, which will be held between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Another At Home will be given on Friday when Mrs. A. Kidd will entertain tho delegates. This is to be followed in the evening by' a round table talk on public health. On Saturday, the concluding day of the conference members will be the guests of Airs. Tracy Inglis, president of the New Zealand Trained Nurses’ Association, and will be entertained at morning tea at the Auckland Lyceum Club. MANGERE PARTY SURPRISE DANCE EVENING A delightful party was given to Mrs. J. Sinclair, of Walmsley Road, Mangrere, recently. Mrs. Sinclair received her guests wearing a gown of black satin. Among those present were:— Airs. T. Davidson, wearing chenille embossed georgette; Airs. A. Andrews, black beaded georgette; Airs. Alderson, black beaded georgette; Airs. D. Skinner, black georgette, uneven hem; JVlrs. C. Craig, brown satin; Mrs. P. Liddell, black georgette; Airs. F. Harrison, powder blue georgette; Airs. O. Bartleet, moonlight blue crepe de chine; Airs. Sayers, sea green georgette. Airs. G. 'Bennett, in pink and blue ninon; Airs. G. Shathem, green crepe de chine; Airs. Jackson, pink beaded georgette; Airs. Overton, black lace: Airs. YVilkinson, figured gold lame; AJiss N. Sinclair, coral taffeta; Aliss Johnson, cyclamen chenille; Aliss Arc Gee, fawn crepe de chine; Aliss E. Schroder, apple green embossed georgette: Aliss F. Sinclair, peach georgette; Aliss K. Stubbs, black ring velvet: Aliss P. King, shell pink georgette; ATiss F. Sayers, lime georgette and lace; Miss A. Atndrews, green panne velvet; Aliss L. Harrison, green georgette and gold lace; Aliss A. Gibson, buttercup georgette’; ATiss V. Andrews, green taffeta and georgette; Aliss AI. Dankea, blue ring velvet.

FAREWELL DANCE ENJOYABLE EVENING NAVY LEAGUE GATHERING A jolly dance was held on Thursday evening at the Auckland Navy | League's rooms in Fa’nshawe Street to : farewell the ships’ companies of H.AI.S. ; Dunedin and H.M.S. Diomede. The i evening was organised by the girls’ j branch of the league, and the hall had j been charmingly decorated with j streamers in shades of orange which i hung from the lights. Excellent music j was provided by Air. Trevor Reeve and ! his orchestra, many new numbers being 1 much enjoyed. Among those present were: Mrs. Tfwerson, who wore a black georgette frock with figured shawl; Airs. H. Mack, gold and black georgette, with shoulder flower; Miss Campbell, scarlet ninon; Miss Newton, cameo pink georgette, with small rosebuds; Miss A. Newton, salmon pink taffeta; Miss P. Wright, flowered lace chiffon; Miss C. Ifwerson. turquoise blue and silver shot taffeta; Miss I. Jennings, white and silver georgette; Miss E. Ifwerson, rose pink corded taffeta; Miss D. Crandall, figured black georgette; Miss E. McNeil, frock of cyclamen georgette; Miss Wendy Me Adam, frock of black ring velvet with uneven Itemline: Miss Dickey, primrose georgette frock; Miss J. Dickey, leaf green taffeta; Miss G. Challis, pink tulle over satin; Miss Veronica McAdarn, pink crepe de chine, with grey chinchilla wrap; Miss Booth, apricot georgette; Miss Maloy, frock of pale pink georgette; Miss Kinkela, pompadour pink georgette. WAIHI FAIR SPRING FLOWER EXHIBITION: AND SALE OF WORK ELABORATE DECORATIONS The annual exhibition of daffodils and spring flowers, also sale of work in connection with St. John's Anglican Church, Waihi, was opened yesterday by the Mayor of Waihi, Mr. W. M, Wallnut. THE general scheme of decorations represented an old world village, the various stalls taking the form of quaint cottages with tiled roofs and covered with picturesque creepers. The exhibit of blooms was remarkable for the high quality and number shown, consignments from Tauranga, Auckland, Katikati and Waikino vieing with those of the local exhibitors. Mrs. J. Cornthwaite and Mrs. H. H. Clark tied for first place in the best decorated table class, with Mrs. V. Hollis third. Best 12 Daffodils—Mrs. S. Walmsley, 1; Mrs. J. M. Cullen, 2. Best Decorated Bowl: Mrs. Hunter, 1; Airs. Cornthwaite, 2. Home industries were well sen ted. XJnsalted Butter: Airs. F. Hopkins, 1; Airs. Copestake, 2. Salted Rutter: Airs. Hopkins, 1; Airs. Cornthwaite, 2. Sponge Sandwich: Airs. Torrens, 1; Mrs. Lightbourn, Sandwich, any kind: Airs. Forbes. 1; Airs. Beeche, 2. Scones: Airs. Torrens, 1: Airs. Ashly. 2. Madiera Cake: Mrs. Torrens, 1: Airs. Hill. 2. Hen Eggs: Airs. Rollett, 1. Duck Eggs: Airs. Hopkins, 3. SUCCESSFUL EVENING* ORIGINAL PLAYS PRESENTED A most enjoyable time was spent in the parish hall of All Saints’ Church on Tuesday, when the final “Get Together” evening took place. The pro- ; gramme was a most attractive one, and was thoroughly appreciated by all present. Two original farces, “Rejuvenated” and “Wanted, a Companion,” both written by Alias Oona Burton, of the League of New Zealand Penwomen, were performed by members of the league, assisted by Air. George Aloody. Much laughter was caused by the witty dialogue and amusing situations. The following were cast in "Rejuvenated”:—Alesdames Nello Porter. Boswell. Richmond, Aliss Joyce Porter, and Air. Aloody. The second, “Wanted, a Companion,” Aliss Oona Burton and Airs. Richmond. Other items included songs by Air. R. Idle, recitations by Airs. Dreaver, and a solo dance by Aliss Dreaver. The evening’s entertainment was interspersed by various dances and jolly community singing. PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT A very pleasant afternoon was spent by the Penwomen’s League on Friday when the members were entertained by Air. Andrew Bere-sford. Shakesperi an recitals were chosen by Air. Beresford for the afternoon’s entertainment and the giving of scerfcis from Ilamlet, Julius Caesar and the Merchant of Venice showed his remarkable versatility. In the* throne room scene from Hamlet the five characters of the King, the Queen, Hamlet, Polonius and Laertes were differentiated in a masterly manner. Afterward an amusing one-act play “Granny’s Juliet” was read by club members, Airs. Arthur Griffiths, Aliss Raie Robinson and Aliss Bertram giving spirited and capable readings of the parts. Among those present were: Mrs. Victor Alacky, vice-pres-ident; Airs. Hutchinson, Airs. Ryeburn, Airs. Richmond, Mrs. Wright, Airs. Carr-Tibbits, Aliss Quill, Aliss Oona Burton. Alisses Alelville, Airs. Fletcher Airs. Spinley, Aliss Sweet. COMMUNITY SUNSHINE LADIES' AUXILIARY MEETS The monthly meeting and “At Home” of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Community Sunshine Association was held in the club rooms, Nelson Street, yesterday afternoon. The president. Airs. Ferner, reported having visited and spoken at one or two gatherings in the outlying districts on the aims and objects of the work among the children and young people of the city. A wide interest is being taken, as is evidenced by the splendid result from the recent street collection, which now amounts to £917 6s 2d. The expenses were £IS 10s, and the building will be begun immediately. Alany plans for the future, and ways and means of achie\*ing them, were discussed over the tea cups, and a pleasant afternoon was spent. Among those present were:—Mrs. Ferner, president, Alesdames Pratt, Eaton, Taylor, Jackson, Kerr, AtcLachlan, O’Brien, Green, Gaulin, Harrison, Winks. Miss Davies and Miss O’Brien. Apologies were received from Alesdames Aliller, Williamson, Eady and Alillikin. A SOCIAL EVENING A very enjoyable social evening .was given recently in the Trades Hall by Air. and Mrs. Harry Norman, on the eve of their leaving the Prince of Wales Hotel, which they have managed for 15 years. A gathering of more than 200 guests i proved the popularity of Afr. and Airs. ; Norman, who were presented with a ; handsome oak tray. During the evening songs and other items were given, these being much j appreciated.

Conversazione Law and Insurance Fraternity ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME A delightful conversazione took place in Scots Hall last evening, being organised by the law and insurance fraternity. ir\XV guests were- present, and the j hall had lieen prettily decorated j with daffodils and iceland poppies on small tables, giving the scene a cabaret atmosphere. Very effective were the orange and green streamers which hung from the ceiling, and the stage j was a bower of greenery through • which glowed a myriad of fairy lamps, the whole effect being most charming. ! An excellent programme had been | arranged, and this was much appreei- j ated by all. A welcoming speech was : given by Mr. H. Duncan, who was j host for the evening. Among those present were:—• Mrs. H. Duncan, Mrs. Roy Cooper, Mrs. Tregear, Mrs. T. aliller, Mrs, A. LMoore, Mrs. H. Frost, Mrs. <3. A. Buisson, Mrs. Heron, Mrs. O'Brien. Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. A. H. Osborne, Mrs. R. H. Xewbold, Mrs. McFarlane. Mrs. Frank Evans, Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Robert Fyecroft. Mrs. R. G. Sellar, Mrs. V. R. Revburn, Mrs. H. J. Brewer, Mrs. V . Johnson, Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Mrs. V . R. Fee. Mrs. Kemble, Mrs. Sinclair, Miss j Chapman, Miss Evans, Miss Taylor, Mev: ; Alison Laery. Miss Bell, Miss Doris Shepherd. Miss Bart rum. Miss Franc.lie | Drier, Miss Hall. Miss Alma Bain, Miss Arnett Gordon, Miss X, hingarrl. Miss J. Weir. Miss Torrance, Miss Ena Little, , Miss Mini Brigarto, Miss T. Brodie, Miss j E Brodie, Miss Meek, Miss Kemble, Miss G. Williams, Miss Kenning, Miss Brown, j GIFT AFTERNOON FOR CHURCH BAZAAR FUND A most enjoyable and profitable gift afternoon was spent at the home of Airs. Bracken, Dignan Road. Point Chevalier, on Wednesday, in aid of the stalls for the forthcoming Presbyterian bazaar. Alany interesting and amusing competitions were held, and these, with games and musical items, passed the time very pleasantly for all. A very dainty afternoon tea was served, and Airs. Bracken was thanked for her delightful hospitality. Alany guests were present, including the Rev. and Airs. Boyd, several visitors from the South, and members of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild. SCHOOL FUNCTION COUNTESS OF ORFORD OFFICIATES The Countess of Orford officiated at the opening of the annual exhibition of school work at the Manurewa district i school yesterday afternoon. Her ladyship was accompanied by her little daughter, Lady Ann Walpole. At the conclusion of the function the countess received- a beautiful bouquet from Aliss Noreen White, and Lady Ann was presented with a dainty spray by Inez de Jongh.