IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 796, 17 October 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES | Airs. J. Beveridge is a. Wellington visitor to Auckland. Mrs. XV. G. Berry, of Wellington, is staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthewson, of Dunedin, are guests at the Grand Hotel. * * * Major and Mrs. S. Westmacott. of Otorohanga, are staying at the Hotel | Cargen. * * * Mrs. S. Wilson, of Masterton, and her family will in future ‘reside in Auckland. * * * Miss J. J. Hetherington, of Welling- ; ton, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mrs. F. Drayton Benfield, who has been visiting Russell and Helensville. has returned to Auckland. * * * Mrs. G. Reid, of Wellington, who was in Auckland last week, visited Wairukei before returning home. * * * Mr. and Mrs. B. E. H. Whitcombe, of Christchurch, arrived in Auckland this morning, and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Buchanan, of Gisborne, who have been staying at the Grand Hotel, have returned from a short visit to the Bay of Islands. * * * The Rev. Wiina D. Constable, copastor of the Unitarian Church, Ponsonby Road, returned to Auckland yesterday from a visit to Wellington. On her way back she stayed at Hamilton to address a meeting there. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Mavis, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs Claude Moses, of Mount Eden, to Charles, second son of Mr. and Mrs. IN'. Robinson, of Remuera. REMUERA PARTY HAPPY EVENING AT BRIDGE Miss Marjorie Suter entertained a few of her friends at her home in Woodley Avenue, Remuera, on Monday evening. The young hostess was smartly frocked in printemps green georgette with flowered ninon coatee, and her guests were Miss Joan Stokes, Miss Beth Stokes, Miss Jean Kent. Miss Joan Hudson. Miss Jean McCormick. Miss Xoel Self, Miss Barbara Pierce and Miss Diana Huie. AFTERNOON PARTY MISS WINSOME AIREY ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE On Monday afternoon Miss Winsome Airey was hostess at a little bridge party at her home, Aldred Road, Remuera. Spring flowers brightened the rooms, •and Miss Airey welcomed her guests in a frock of flowered georgette. Those present were Miss Lois Mahon, Miss Jean Fee, Miss Audrey Alison, Miss Gwen Kingston, Miss Doris Gaisford, Miss Tweet Macindoe. Miss Dene Plummer, Miss Wilma Frater, Miss Janet Wallace, Miss Peggy Robertson, Miss Jean Kent. Miss Vera Dewing, Miss Nancy Otway and Miss Marie Jones. ENJOYABLE AT HOME PAPATOETOE METHODIST SOCIAL GUILD The members of the Papatoetoe ranch of the Methodist Ladies’ Social Guild had a very enjoyable at home in the Methodist School Hall, Kolmar Road, on Tuesday afternoon. The hall was prettily decorated with tall vases of spring blooms, i programme of musical items, which was appreciated by the large gathering, was contributed by Mesdames Hayward and Pilcher and Miss McMecban, vocal solos; Miss McMechan and Scott, vocal duet. Mrs J. Sanderson and Miss Scott acted as accompanists. Two elocutionary items were given by Mrs. Pain and Miss Scott. Well-laden stalls were erected in the hall, and did good business during the function. They were in charges of Mesdames Revell, Redshaw and Huglison, produce stall; Mesdames Nesbitt and Olliver, sewing stall; Mrs. Partridge, sweet stall; Misses Haddock and Chapman, cake stall. Afternoon tea was served by the members of the women's committee. The gathering was presided over by Mesdames J. Cowling and F. Greenwood. At the conclusion of the function a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to all who had assisted in making the afternoon such an unqualified success. PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE MRS. C. E. HARDLEY IS HOSTESS Mrs. C. E. Hardley, Herne Bay. entertained a number of her friends at the J.C.L Tea Room on Tuesday afternoon. A most enjoyable time was spent in progressive bridge. The hostess received her guests in a lavender costume, with lemon and lavender hat and fox furs. Among those present were: Mesdames Adams, Bell, Black, Buckle, Bray, Cox. Crowe, Dowle, Evans, Gill, Gallalier, Green. Hamilton, G. A. Hardley, Hazard, Hilton, Hodge, Horsley, Johnstone. Leonard. Lonergan, Noton, Oswald, Owen, Prosser, senr.. Pearl, F. Smith. Torrance and Whitten, Misses Brown, Burton and Dowle. The prizes were won by Miss Brown. Mesdames Evans. Hilton and Horsle3’.

Sketch Club Exhibition OPENING FUNCTION MUSICAL PROGRAMME The annual exhibition of the Auckland Sketch C!ub was officially opened by Miss E. Melville last evening at the Society of Arts Hall, Kitchener Street. | ]yj"ANY visitors were present to view the delightful display of sketches, the enjoyment of the evening being augmented by musical items in the form of an instrumental trio consisting of Miss Florence Walker, Mr. O. Jensen and Mr. R. Pawson. Members of the committee present were: Mrs. E. Spicer, who wore black georgette with shantung tiers of floral taffeta. Miss Ivy Perry was in alice blue embroidered georgette. Miss Hilda Wiseman was wearing cameo pink georgette with mist blue shawl. Miss Copeland had chosen black georgette with lacquer red shawl. Others present were: Miss Ellen Melville, who wove a frock of gold lace appliqued with black lace and georgette; Mrs. W. Thompson (secretary of the Art Society) was in a frock of black lace and georgette; Dr. Mildred Staley was in a black lace frock with Chinese shawl; Mrs. Kenneth MacCormick wore ivory georgette, embroidered in silver beads. Dr. Gladys Montgomery chose shell pink beaded georgette with Chinese shawl; Mrs. Burns Loughnan was wearing a frock of black georgette and lace; Miss Althea Burns Loughnan was in floral ring velvet with uneven hem; Mrs. F. Fletcher wore a frock of powder blue figured georgette, with trimmings of rose; Mrs. Wright had chosen a frock of black lace with ciel blue scarf; Mrs. J. H. Jackson was in a frock of black lace; Mrs. Nellie Ferner wore black beaded lace over gold satin and lace wrap; Mrs. Victor Alacky was in an ankle length frock of pimpernel red georgette, and chiffon velvet wrap; Mrs. B. Aikman was wearing turquoise blue satin; Mrs. Goodfellow wore a black frock with uneven hem and alice blue shawl. A CHINESE ROBE Mrs. M. Thomas was in a Chinese robe over black; Mrs. Preston Chambers had chosen a frock of black georgette with beaded design; Mrs. E. C. Huie wore a black ensemble with white furs; Mrs. G. El. Dixon was in a frock of black satin with chiffon velvet wrap; Mrs. Caulier chose black georgette and lace; Mrs. Ryburn was wearing betty blue georgette with reliefs of cream lace; Mrs. George Cole was in black ring- velvet with peacock coloured shawl; Mrs. Aiekman was in a frock of black georgette with rainbow striped shawl; Mrs. P. T. Williams wore black georgette and gold lace with black embroidered shawl; Mrs. A. B. Roberton was wearing a frock of black lace with lauri wrap; Mrs. H. Marshall had chosen black satin with uneven hem, and blue shawl, Mrs. H. Wallis wore a frock of lacquered ring velvet, with black shawl; Mrs. A. E. Austin was in black ring velvet and diamente. Mrs. P. T. Williams was in black georgette and gold lace; Mrs. E. Woolcott wore black lace and tulle; Mrs. Rayner was wearing amethyst crepe de chine; Mrs. Robertson chose navy crepe de chine and ivory satin; Mrs. McLennan, turquoise embossed georgette relieved with black; Mrs. Kenneth McLennan was wearing black ring velvet with cape sleeves of sequined tulle; Mrs. Williams was in black georgette. MIST BLUE GEORGETTE Miss Garden Martin had chosen a frock of mist blue georgette with beaded design in same tonings, and white tulle scarf; Miss Teap wore a black lace anklelength frock and embroidered shawl; Miss Kathleen Teap was in a green lace frock with uneven hem, and cyclamen hip j bow; Miss Alice Couzins chose figured ring velvet, Miss Ida. Ease was in black ring velvet with diamente trimmings; Miss A. V. Couzins wore jersey cloth in faded rose embroidered in blue; Miss Dorothy Ashton chose black embroidered georgette; Miss Molly Williams was in shell pink satin; Miss G. L. Cole wore black ring velvet with tulle hem and hand-painted shawl; Miss Martin was wearing black beaded georgette and canary coloured shawl; Miss Stella Moore wore deep rose crepe de chine with lace, hem; Miss Linda Moore was in pimpernel red satin with tulle skirt; Miss Westaway had chosen pale pink georgette with a blue embroidered Shawl; Miss Molly Horsley wore embossed floral ring velvet with tulle skirt embroidered in silver; Miss Olive Lloyd was in pale green crepe de chine. Miss Connie Lloyd wore deep peach georgette appliqued in gold; Miss E. M. Robertson was in black georgette embroidered iii pink; Miss Huia Wiseman chose paie cyclamen satin with powder blue shawl; Miss Boyce Bullen was in black crepe de chine with tiered skirt of lace; Miss Amy Dawson was in deep rose silk; Miss Doreen McGarry wore a floral ninon frock dipping at sides and Chinese wrap; Miss Honey Jackson was wearing a frock of black satin beaute with pouched bodice and uneven hem; Miss V Wiseman wore alice blue georgette with panels of silver; Miss May Russell was in powder blue marocaine and fawn fur: Miss E. Segar chose blush embossed chenille georgette; Miss Peggy Speer was wearing black georgette with uneven hem.