IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 798, 19 October 1929, Page 20

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. A. Bond, of Hamilton, is visitins Auckland. * * * AJ.rs. C. E. Otley, of Christchurch, is visiting Auckland. * * * Mrs. A. G. Bignel is a Wanganui visitor to Auckland. M.rs. L. Bennett, of Auckland, is at present visiting Christchurch. ! Mrs. L. B. Clark, Park Itoad, leaves 1 for Wellington tomorrow evening. * * * Mrs. C. F. Phillips, of Mount Eden, is spending a holiday at Helensville. Mrs. C. H. Weston, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to her home in New Plymouth. * * * Wellington visitors at the Grand Hotel include Miss Gladys and Miss Alice Nathan, Miss Miles, and Miss H. Williams.

Rugby Dance at Manurewa

FOOTBALLERS’ PARTY PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES There was a large attendance of members of the Manurewa Football Club and their friends at the club’s annual dance, held in the Manurewa Picture Theatre on Thursday evening. The duties of masters of ceremonies were carried out by Messrs. J. S. Wilcox, X). Warlich, B. Harris, and R. Coxhead. An enjoyable programme of dance numbers was played by Miss Manio Darby’s orchestra, and Mr. P. Margetts played several extras. Mr. J. S. Wilcox, club vice-president, extended the thanks of the club to Mr. Fred Hand for his generosity in donating trophies for competition during the season. The president of the club, Mr. A. C. A. Sexton, then presented the trophies to the successful members. The handsome cup for the most consistent player was awarded to Mr. T. Hood, and the medal for the most improved player went to Mr. G. Perry.

Mr. Sexton congratulated the ,club on the splendid showing made during the season, and said that he hoped fo.r even bettor success in the future. Among those present were:—Mrs. Darby (Otahuhu), in navy crepe do chine, with trimmings of rose; Miss Edna Williams, f rocked in lime georgette, with posy trimmings; Miss Thelma Kimpton, who had on shell pink crepe alonza, banded with silver tissue; Miss M. Hunter, wearing primrose georgette, the skirt inlet with gold lace; Miss M. Grindrod, whose pretty gown was of mary blue taffeta, with floral ribbon trimmings; Miss K. Noble, in pansy shaded crepe de chine; Miss G. Maxwell, froclced in powder blue crepe satin, with posy at the shoulder; Miss S. Pegler, wearing a picture frock of frilled pale green georgette. Miss Iris Palmer, who chose mauve shot taffeta, with side dips of georgette, banded with silver lame; Miss M. Darby, whose pretty gown was of silver tissue, inset with dull satin; Miss Queen Kimber, who wore silver beaded georgette; Miss Ethel Bainbridge, wearing a smart frock of gold tissue, with draped net skirt; Miss G. Findlayson, in a frock of soft black satin, with trimmings of lime; Miss Peai’l Kimber, rose shaded net, with skirt worn ankle length; Miss O. Roberts, frock of deep rose taffeta, with posy in shades to tone; Miss H. Coxhead, gowned in moss green taffeta; Miss Stella Beaumont, wearing a frock of burnt orange crepe satin, with trimmings of gold ribbon; Miss K. Smith, who chose mist blue crepe de chine, with diamente buckle at shoulder; Miss R. Coxhead, who wore black frilled taffeta silk, relieved with silver; Miss Nance Dempsey, in a picture frock of peach georgette, sequined in silver; Aliss Pook, wearing china blue brocaded crepe satin, with trimmings of lace; Miss Jean Smith, who wore sunrise satin, the ankle-length skirt finished with a hem of gold lace; Miss Patricia Boscawen, in buttercup georgette, with trimmings of small velvet flowers; Miss Halls, frocked in rose crepe faille.

WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. D. AEcArthur, of Te Awamutu, has returned from a holiday in the Islands. * * * CROQUET AT MOkRINSVILLE Tho Morinsville Croquet Club had a very enjoyable opening on Wednesday afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Clark. Airs. Sterling, the vice-president, and Mrs. P. J. Cooke, the secretary, welcomed the many members and visitors. A very pleasant time was spent with competitions. The progressive croquet was won by Mr. Monson (T© Aroha) and Mrs W. Morgan (Te Aroha); tar get croquet. Mrs. J. Oates (Hinuera); clock golf., Airs. W. Cullen (Te Aroha) and Mrs. T. Osborne (Alorrinsville). * * * BRIDGE FOR GIRD GUIDES On Thursday evening Mrs. F. D. Pinfold, aided by the other members of the general committee of the Girl Guides in Hamilton, gave a very jolly bridge evening at her home in Victoria Street, Hamilton. The object was to raise funds for the Hamilton Girl Guides. Mrs. Pinfold was wearing a frock of scarlet satin. Tho prizewinners were Airs. Redmond and Aliss Angland. Among those present were:—Mrs. H. Toombs, Airs. R. Guy, AErs. H. Buxford, Airs. T. Reynolds, Airs. J. Standin, Airs. Cullinane, Mrs. Hooey, Airs. Lucas, Airs. O’Grady, ’Airs. Jenkinson, Airs. Hooker, Arrs. E. Reeve, ATrs. Sinclair Arthur c Airs. Hollo. Airs. G. Buckland, ATrs. H. Burrell, Airs. Gordon Smith. Airs. J. Staples, Mrs. Valder, senr.. Airs. Burtenshaw, Airs Buckland, Airs. Hodgkinson, Airs. Redmond, Miss G. Eggleston, Aliss Nutting. Miss Bourke, Miss O. Rowe, Aliss Osmers. Aliss Hooker, Aliss Walmslev, Aliss Angland, Miss Moore. Aliss Morris, Aliss E. Scherer, Aliss N. Scherer, Aliss K. Brewer, and Miss Stubbs.

Fourth Field Battery Holds Annual Dance

Successfull Function Given By Officers BLUE AND GOLD DECORATIONS A gay scene was presented in the Amateur Operatic Society’s Hall last evening, when the officers, N.C.O.’s and men of the Fourth Field Battery, N.Z.A., held their annua! dance. frocks, together with the military uniforms of the officers and the bright blue and gold streamers which formed the decorative scheme, gave a very bright and pleasing effect. The dance music supplied by Aliss A. Clarke’s orchestra was much appreciated. The arrangements were in the hands of Sergeant-Major Harrop and committee of N.C.O.’s. Among those present were: Colonel and Arrs. R. G. Milligan, ATr.?. Atilligan wearing a frock of rose georgette beaded in silver. ! Colonel and Airs. Alarriot, ATrs. Ala”riot in a black i'ing velvet frock with ci earn silk shawl. Major and ATrs W. F. Stillwell, Airs. Stillwell wearing orange chiffon beaded in silver. Alajor and Airs. Aliles, Airs. Aliles in a frock of black georgette with oriental beading. Airs. J. Arander wore black georgette, with cornflower velvet and embroidery. Airs. E. Elliot chose unrelieved black georgette, with uneven hem. Airs. C. B. Alenzies had on powder blue georgette, with uneven hemline. Aliss Alargaret Rainger had on a frock of lettuce green with satin corsage and organdie skirt with rose appliques. Aliss Fay Brooking was in a period frock of almond green taffeta, with large pink rose. Aliss K. Spragg wore blush pink satin beaute, with long handkerchief skirt. Aliss Alison Huie was wearing a frock of ciro green georgette, ankle length, with uneven hem. Aliss Biss had on embossed chenille georgette in jade green, with a long tiered skirt. PINK EMBROIDERED NET A charming frock of shell pink embroidered net, ankle length, was chosen by Miss Ailsa Lewis. Aliss Marjorie Beveridge wore pink georgette in deep rose, with an overskirt of tulle. Aliss Roma Brewer was wearing a frock of ring velvet in a deep apricot shade. Aliss Gwen Buisson had chosen a chic frock of black georgette with long pointed draperies of shell pink tuffs tsu Aliss Alargaret Copsey was wearing delphinium olue taffeta with vandyked hemline. Aliss Norah Phillips wore a frock of black taffeta v/ : th long tulle hem. Aliss Betty ITemus was frocked in, lemon taffeta, ankle length, with uneven hem. Aliss Duloie Mills was in ciro green satin, with deep hem of gold lace. Miss Janet Wallace chose ivory georgette, with an ankle length skirl of tiny frills. Aliss Olive Bickerton was wearing a taffeta frock of apple green, with tiered skirt. Midnight blue ring velvet with a deep hem of silver lace was chosen by Miss Alarie Jones. Miss AlcGlashan was in black tulle with corsage of floral ring velvet. Aliss Peggy Robertson was wearing a charming frock of almond green crepe de chine. Aliss Seabrook chose an orange taffeta frock, ankle length, with frilled skirt. Miss Leonie Renwick was in a taffeta frock of deep flame. Periwinkle blue taffeta, ankle length at back, was worn by Aliss Betty Biss. Aliss Joan Biss wore georgette in pale

apple green, with long pointed skirt. Aliss Rona Suisted had on a frock of lemon-coloured lace. Aliss R. Gordon’s frock was of black chiffon velvet with uneven hemline.

SOCIAL AND DANCE AT PAPAKURA

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ FUNCTION The Papakura Returned Soldiers held an enjoyable social and dance in tho Paragon Theatre on Thursday evening. The winners in the euchre tournament were:—Mrs. Dover Farrant, Airs., J". Andrews, Air. D. Farrant, Mr. A. Johnson and Aliss L. Mack. Very delightful dance music was dispensed by "Walker's" Orchestra. Among those present:—AEiss J. Alilne, wearing a frock of moonlight blue taffeta with uneven hemline; Mrs. W. Alack, blue ninon, shawl to tone; Miss Gladys Itoss, rose shot taffeta and Spanish shawl; Aliss JT. Alorris, Ardmore, jade green satin; Aliss G. Alartin, pink crepe de chine, silver lace: Aliss D. Alartin, eau de nil crepe de chine, diamente, silver lace; Airs. D. Bilkey, mauve crepe de chine; Airs. C.' V. Pilkington, green silk marocain with gold trimming; Aliss E. Luke, Clevedon, frock of black satin. Aliss J. Wright. Knraka, black bengaline silk relieved with mauve; Mrs. S. Wright, Karaka, vieux rose taffeta and silver lace. ATrs. Fitch, Pukekolie, who chose peacock blue georgette and shawl; Aliss M. McDowell, Runciman, pale blue satin with lace overdress and shawl to tone; Aliss J. Hollis, period frock of daffodil tulle dipping to ankle length; Mrs. B. Lanagan, scarlet crepe de chine, uneven hemline; Aliss Queenie Buckeridge, wearing mauve crepe de chine.

OLD-TIME DANCING

FORTNIGHTLY GATHERING AT PAPATOETOE Tho fortnightly Old-time Dance was held in the Renown Hall, Papatoetoe, on Wednesday evening last, and proved a great success, there being about 60 couples present. Visitors from Auckland, Onehunga. Otahuhu and as far as Pukekeohe were present. The music was supplied by Airs. Cadell and Air. N. Morey. Air. Douglas, Otahuhu, played sverah extras on liis accordion. Tho duties of AI.C. were carried out in an efficient manner by Air. J. Henderson, convener. During the evening a spot waltz was won by Airs. Brennan and Air. Sta.nly, and a Alonte Carlo waltz by Airs. Parker and Air. Scott.

Tennis Dance

Whitford Club Holds First Annual Function A SUCCESSFUL EVENING The lirst of the Whitford Tennis Club’s annual dances was held in the Whitford Hall on Wednesday evening and proved a great success. • The music was supplied by the Hackensack Orchestra and was greatly appreciated by the dancers. Among those present were: Airs. J. T. Findlay, in delphinium blue satin, with peach shawl; .Mrs. Johns, powder blue crepe de chine; Airs. T. Alulvihill. ivory hand-painted georgette and scarlet wrap; Mrs. G. Potts, mushroom ring velvet and lace, with uneven hem; Airs. Williams, cyclamen taffeta and silver lace; Airs. Nicoils, lemon and pink net over lemon satin; Aliss L. Philp. cameo pink taffeta, relieved with blue spray; Miss D. Booker, apricot taffeta and hand-embroidered .shawl. Aliss W. Philp. who wore ciel blue crepe de chine, with tulle frills; Aliss Faith Kelsey, pastel blue georgette, with uneven hemline; Miss D. Davis, cornflower blue satin romaine; Miss L. Wade, printemps green lace and satin; Miss Alarjorie Ward, deep cream satin, with lime trimmings and a transparent hem of uneven length; Aliss AI. Yeats, carnation pink crepe de chine corsage, with tulle frills; Miss A. Town, royal blue crepe de chine; Aliss E. Town, saxe blue crepe de chine; Miss P. Parker, ivory crepe de chine, coatee of rose; Aliss AI. McLean, white satin and red posy. Aliss M. Blundell, wearing black velvet, with hem of gold lace; Miss P. Whittan, nasturtium ninon and satin; Aliss F. Stevens, apricot taffeta, uneven hem; Aliss M. Aluir (Papakura), flame georgette and toning shawl; Miss L. Moghard. sunset taffeta and shawl; Miss McInnes, figured crep.e de chine; Miss Stevens, cameo pink georgette; Aliss V. Fransham, eggshell blue taffeta; Aliss C. Christmas, vieux rose georgette and black shawl- Aliss lan Roberts, ankle-length frock of electric blue taffeta and black rose to l-elieve; Aliss Nixon, blue pleated silk, sequin trimming; Aliss Blundell, scarlet crepe de chine; Aliss Betty Alulvihill, cherry velvet. < MAORI MUSIC ADDRESS TO PENWOMEN

A pleasing entertainmnt was given by the members of the music section of the Penwomen’s League yesterday afternoon. Dr, Alildred Staley accompanied herself in several Sanscrit and Arabic songs, while some English folk songs were sung by Aliss Herald. In an address on Alaori music, Aliss Alice Grevillo said that Alaori songs were usually unaccompanied by instruments. The vocal music-was chiefly in the form of chants, and usually had a religious significance. The Alaoris sang their sea chanties in chorus, as an encouragement to rowers in large canoes, giving them tho rhythm for. rowing. Airs. Harold King sang a poi song, arid a love song by Airs. Kaihau. Komate and an unaccompanied ancient Alaori chant were sung by Aliss Greville. ‘‘BRING AND BUY” SUCCESSFUL GATHERING AT MANGERE The members of the St. James’s Ladies’ Guild organised a successful afternoon in the Oriental Rendezvous, Alangere, on Wednesday afternoon. A bring and buy stall proved very profitable. Among those present were;—Alesdames Collin, Raine, Rae, Britton, Albon Robinson, Neil, Crimden, Steadman’ Beckwith. Wilkins, Court, RoydenThompson, Engell, Taylor, Johnston, McDonald, Stephens, Burne-Alurdoch, J. Jones, Platt, AlacKenzie, Shortt, Leaity, Western, Scott, and Alisses Avery, Manktelow, Ravnes, Williams, E. Alargetts, Bertha Hall, Gwen Britton, Shirley Stephens, Edna Stephens, Lucy Rae, Norma Crimden and Sister Aluriel Alargetts. ENJOYABLE EVENING ST. JOSEPH’S SOCIAL CLUB There was a good attendance at the fortnightly social evening of the Otahuhu St. Joseph's Social Club, held in the school hall. The dance music was played by Aliss Darley’s Orchestra. The winners of a military two-step competition were Airs. Edelsten and Air. Hedge. A Alonte Carlo waltz was won by Aliss Dando and Air. Evans. The duties of master of ceremonies were carried out by Air. B. Taylor. Keen interest was taken /n the progressive euchre tournament. The prize-winners were: Women’s Section.—Mrs. Batty, 1; Aliss A. ATcGee, 2; Airs. Lockhead, 3. Alen’s Section.—Airs. Neilus, 1; Air. Dromgool, 2; Air. Desmond, 3. .

EMPTY GRATES PROBLEMS FOR SUMMER MONTHS Empty grates are not pretty. Most people are agreed upon that point, though they may differ in their ideas of successfully camouflaging them. Instead of hiding their empty ugliness with banks of ferns and flowers of the ordinary fire-screen, the old problem is being solved in a new and altogether attractive way by the introduction of the 20th century fireback. These firebaeks are in relief sculptures worked by artists in terracotta of various colours and the important point that has been kept in view in designing them is to make them subserve the architecture of the fireplace instead of being an unrelated adornment, as all other fire-screens inevitably are. They fit the modern standardised grate, so that when the back is in position the empty space is entirely filled, and the fireback presents a slightly sloping face. The designs are varied, though all are of a robust character as befits the medium in which they are produced and the purpose for which they are used. “Boon Companions” depicts a rollicking couple upon a tavern bench waving their tankards and singing boisterously. Another drinking sul> ject shows a old man upon a highhacked bench, who is somewhat somnolent after a tankard of ale.