IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 803, 25 October 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Visitors at Hotel Cargen are the Misses L. and P. Candy, of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. X). M. Foreman, of Christchurch are guests at the Grand Hotel. Misses G. and M. MacMillan, Auckland, are motoring to Rotorua for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. S. Darragh, of Tauranga, are among the guests at the Central Hotel. Miss Iv. McGill and Miss J>. Potter, of Auckland, will spend Labour Lay week-end at Arapuni Mrs. Howard G. Mason, of Takapuna, has gone to Wellington. She is staying with Mrs. G. T. Mason, of Kelburn. Mr. and Mrs. A. Adam, Mrs. R. Lealand, and Mrs. A. Thorne, of New Plymouth, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mrs. J. Bernstone and Miss Sadie Bernstone, of Herne Bay, are leaving by the Marama tomorrow on a visit to Sydney. Miss Edna Morton and Miss Hazel Hill are visiting the Waikato, and are the guests of Mr. W. H. Potter, Horahora power station. * * * Miss M. Gilbert and Miss E. McNauglit have returned to Wanganui. They had been staying with the Rev. and Mrs. G. Bond, of Banff Avenue, Epsom. Mrs. J. F. Emanuel, with her daughter, Gloria, of Victoria Avenue, Remuera, is leaving by the Mamara tomorrow on an extended visit to her mother, Mrs. S. Rosenthal, of Bellevue Hill, Sydney. * * =£ Miss Amy F. Thompson, of Green 1 Lane, Remuera, who went to London last year to further her musical studies, lias obtained her L.R.A.M. and A.R.C.M. diplomas. She is expected back in Auckland next month. Head of the list in the State examinations in massage at Dunedin was Miss May V. Roussell, M.A., of Kelburn, Wellington. Miss Roussell, who is a blind student and an ex-pupil of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind in Auckland, is a graduate of Victoria University College. Members of the new Women's Luncheon Club met in the Y.W.C.A. rooms on Tuesday. Mrs. Lee Cowie presided. The chorus singing was led by Miss Ida Walker. An interesting address on ‘'Religion and Women’s Part” was given by the Rev. Wilna Constable. ST. LUKE’S GUILD SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR FUNCTION AT TE KUITI The Ladies* Guild of St. Luke’s Anglican Church held a very successful bazaar and sale of work in the Parish Hall, Te Kuiti, on Wednesday. Despite stormy weather there were large attendances at both the afternoon and evening sessions. The bazaar was opened by the Mayoress, Mrs. W. J. Broadfoot, who was introduced by the Rev. Canon Kempthorne. The large display of produce, cakes, sweets, sewing, etc., made by local members of the guild and church, was attractively arranged. The following members of the guild acted as stallholders: Produce. Mesdames Snowden, Innes, and the Misses Stringer and Handyside. Cakes. —Mesdames Carroll, Gresham, Holah and Tate. Work Stall. Mesdames Hitchcock, Colclougli, Browne and Collings. SAveets.—Mrs. Williams, the Misses Williams, Boles and Hitchcock. Fish Pond. —Misses Ryall and Or ms by. Afternoon Tea.—Mesdames Board, 11. Matthew and G. Harris. The success of the function was due in a great measure to the epergetic secretary, Mrs. Whyte, Avho organised the various activities. In the evening a. dance was held, the music being supplied by Mrs. Wilson and Miss F. Peterson. Numerous competitions* were also held. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT DIOCESAN OLD GIRLS A large audience favoured the dramatic entertainment given by members of the Old Girls* League of the Diocesan High School in St. Mark’s Hall, Remuera, last evening. The proceeds were in aid of the Maori Girls’ School scholarship and general fund. Throughout, the entertainment was of a high standard, and reflected considerable credit on both players and producers. Between the plays, incidental music was supplied under the direction of Mrs. Roger Fenton. Assisting in the selling of sweets and programmes were Miss Ross Hall, Miss Dene Plummer, Miss Peggy Ford. Miss .Marie Conlan, Miss Audrey Hutchinson. Miss Marie lies. Miss Rosemary Waller, Miss Ailsa Wilson, Miss M. Russell, Miss Claire Bourne. The first play presented was “Umbrellas,” by Elizabeth Baker. The story was of the wife of an umbrellamaker whose one keen desire was to return to her old life as a dancer in a third-rate travelling pierrot show. A strolling player, in whom she discovered one of her old show friends, tried to persuade her to carry out her desire, and how she managed to do this, still retaining the love of her husband, Avas revealed in a happy conclusion. The parts in this play AA'ere taken by Miss Amy Hansard, as the Avife, Mr. L. Hammond as the umbrellamaker, and Mr. A. G. Parsons as the strolling player. The second production. ’’The Philosopher of Butterbiggins,” by Harold Chapin. was an amusing Scottish play, in which a venerable Highland grandfather philosophised to his daughter and son-in-law on youth and old age. Acting in the play were Miss Kell Lush, Mr. W. K. Lindsay and Mr. J. L. J. Wilson. Tho final presentation Avas “Everybody’s Husband,” by Gilbert Cannan. This was the dream of a girl on the eve of her marriage, Avhen her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother all appeared before her in the dress of their periods. In this play the parts were taken by Miss Althea Parker, Miss Lovelace Milne, Miss Elaine KeyJones, Miss Jean MacCormick. Miss Joyce O’lJalloran and Mr. K. Buchanan.

An Elegant Gown Giannini Wears Rich A methyst ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT SECOND CONCERT Dusolina Giannini's very charming personality and delightful singing again thrilled her audience in the Town Hall last evening. The singer, whose individuality Avas expressed in the striking gown Avorn at the first concert, was wearing another distinctive goAvn last evening. Of royal amethyst chiffon velvet, the corsage was fashioned to closely follow tho lines of the figure, with deep “V” decollctago defined with lace, and long close-fitting sleeves. The long skirt flared at the back to form a train. The accompanist, Miss Molly Bernstein, A\*as very becomingly frocked in printempts green. Tlie foundation of georgette AA'as surmounted Avith a graceful two-tiered skirt of lace which dipped to the Avearer’s ankles at the back. UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL BALL AT DEVONPORT The Devonport United (League) Football Club held its annual ball in tlie Foresters* Hall last evening. Tho patronage exceeded expectations and the club officials expressed, their pleasure at tho support accorded them. The hall was decorated with black and white streamers, the club colours, with ornamented footballs and club banners. The supper tables had the same colour scheme of black and white diagonal bands across the tables, Avhich held bowls of daisies. Floodlights added to the (jharm of novelty dancing, Avhile confetti, streamers, hats and other “favours” lent a gay atmosphere. The committee in charge of supper arrangements was:—Mrs. Scott, Mrs. McKirnan, Mrs. O’Leary, Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Sadgrove, Miss Scott, Mrs. Saxon, Mrs. Newman, and the club’s officials. Music was in the hands of the Kit Kat Band, extras being played by Miss M. Buckley. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Mrs. A. Saxon, who wore delphinium blue taffeta; Airs. F. Sadgrove, peacock blu€< satin; Mrs. McKernan, black satin fro.c.k; Miss G. Smith, apricot georgette; Miss V. Gibbons, alice blue georgette; Miss L. Lord, Avave-green floral organ-, die; Miss D. Hunt, rule green silk; Miss P. Gillespie, white georgette and silver lame; Miss F. Cassid.v, model frock of silver sequined; Miss D. Bell, chartreuse green crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss F. Thorpe, floral georgette and velvet; Mrs. I*. Blenkarne; jade beaded georgette; Mrs. E. McKenzie, flame embossed georgette: Miss Iv. Bonner, wedgwood blue beaded georgette; Mrs. Gibbons, black georgette, red shawl; Miss Margery Morgan, pastel pink georgette and lace; Miss M. Buckley, black sequined frock; Miss D. Stewart, green crepe de chine uneven hemline; Mrs. J. -Brown, cream crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss D. F. Kingston chose forest-green georgette and silver lace; Mrs. A. Dalton, wine crepe de chine; Miss B. Andersen. flame velvet; Miss Marie Edwards, apple-green taffeta; Miss Mona Penn, black satin and georgette reliefs; Miss M. Baldock, cherry georgette, diamented; Miss Handley, lace, net frock; Miss Scott, larkspur blue crepe de chine; Miss J. Stephens, pale blue crepe de chine with bead trimming; Miss D. Hine, crimson satin and diamente trimming; Miss B. Galbraith, delphinium blue taffeta; Miss B. Doig, daffodil crepe de chine; Miss Hunter, ivory georgette and silver; Miss T. Lord, moon-blue chenille georgette; Miss A. Archer, lotus pink georgette; Miss M. Cassidy, rose petal georgette diamented. Miss E. Drake was in black Velvet; Miss J. Ilayson, jade silk; Miss V. Stubbing, pastel blue georgette and silver lace; Miss D. Stewart, .leaf-green crepe de chine; Miss M. Stewart, black georgette, silver reliefs; Miss Rene Larkins, black crepe de chine and georgette; Miss Phyllis Olliver, pale green spotted net; Miss Edith Bush, pink georgette, uneven hem: Miss Nancy Forward, apricot crepe de chine and tinsel; Miss R. McAneaney, black frilled net; Miss M. Newman, eau de nil georgette and apricot shawl; Miss B. Gibbons, blue satin and lace; Miss K. Gardner, orange chiffon velvet, Avith georgette skirt; Miss Maisie Shaw, flame georgette and satin: Miss A. Beralt, powder-blue lace over taffeta; Miss J. Braille, rose pink floral ninon. Miss F. Findlay had on dream blue satin: Miss E. Wayniouth, rose taffeta and silk net with uneven hem: Miss D. Blackman, red satin and gold tissue, uneven flared hem: Miss .T. Lees, Ivory satin, beaded; Miss G. Broadhurst, blue romainette; Miss I. Briggs, scarlet satin, diamente trimmings: Miss IT. Kirkland, floAvered georgette; Miss L. Stockhouse, black chiffon velvet; Miss M. Green, blue satin, uneven hem; Miss L. Blakey, blue satin frock.

BIRKENHEAD CARNIVAL

BENEFIT RECITAL GIVEN FOR QUEENS MRS. MAYALL’S PUPILS A highly successful recital was, given : in the Palais Theatre, Northcote, by the pupils of Mrs. B. Mayall last evening:, the proceeds being devoted to the Birkenhead Queen CarniA r al Fund. A large audience AA'as present, and tho various items given by the young pupils AA'ere enthusiastically received. During the interval Mr. H. ,T. McPhail. the carnival organiser, on behalf of the committee, sincerely thanked Airs. Mayall and the residents of Northcote for their help and patronage, and also presented Ali-s. Mayall with a magnificent bouquet. During the evening the four queens were introduced and received with much applause. Those who contributed items AA'ere as follow:—Mary Melrose, Jack Simpson. Richard Fagan, Raymond Gilfoyle, Mary Mayall,. Joan Oldbury, Ilona Woodward, Isabell Fullbrook, Anita Steward, Freda Lydiatt, Jessie Pugh, Gwen Mutton, Fred Harvey and Girls, Raymond Gilfoyle, Gretta Birch, W. Ward, Lily Gilfoyle, Donella Blake, Pat Blake, Fred Harvey, Desmond Pike, Jessie Pugh, Nelson Harvey, R. Fagan, C. Taylor, Zona Sutherland, Gretta Birch, Paddy Oldbury, Wesley Gilfoyle, J. Blake, D. Pike, Doreen Shorter, Betty Birch, Raymond Gilfoyle, May Davidson, Mrs. Mayall, Paddy Oldbury, Fred Harvey, Miss Francis Findlay, Mrs. Mayall, and Children. Several playlets were also given, tlie performers in the one entitled “Handel” being Marjorie Stewart, Betty Birch, Doreen Shorter, Donella Blake, Nelson Harvey, and Fred Harvey. Among those present were:— Airs. Mayall. who wore blue crepe de chine, relieA'ed Avith silver, and Spanish shawl. Miss F. Findlay, accompaniste, was in mist blue crepe de chine, Avith uneven hern. Miss L. McPhail, Friendly Societies’ Queen, chose a frock of blue romanette with long, uneven hem. Miss G. Utting, Business Queen, AA'as frocked in peach georgette Avith goldi tipped frills, posy to tone, j Miss D. Casey had on a pale green j lace frock. BOWLING CLUB PARTY BRIDGE TOURNAMENT IN THE PAVILION SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION Tlie Auckland Bowling- Club held a very successful bridge party in the pavilion last evening, many members and friends being present. Mr. K. A. Craig, president, was assisted by his daughter, Mrs. K. C. Ajckins, who received the guests in a smart frock of cyclamen georgette. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Tracy Inglis, Dr. and Mrs. Hardie Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. G. Goodwin, Dr. Parkes, Mrs. P. McClatehie, Mr. and Mrs Herbert Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parkes Mr. Coldicutt and Miss Coldicntt. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Miss Phyllis Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Littlejohn, Mr. and Mrs. J. Macky, Mr. and Mrs. P. Mackay Miss Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. T. Watts Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Von Sturmer, Mr. and Mrs. Keesing, Miss George, Miss Vause, and Miss Brown. FANCY AND PLAIN AVONDALE BOWLING DANCE TABLES FOR “500” Tho Avondale Bowling Club held a most enjoyable plain and fancy dress ba.ll and 500 evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall recently. Excellent dance music was supplied by the Juvenile Five. The winners of the fancy drdss competition Aver© as folloAV —Women. Mrs. Hanham; men, Mr. Hanham. Winners of the 500 were:—Women, Mrs. Bull 1, Mrs. P. Morisli 2; men, Mr." Rowe 1, Mr. Whale 2. M.r. B. Adams acted as M.C. Those in fancy dress were: Miss Willoughby, who went as Mrs. Margison, Safety First; Mrs. Ey ton. Keep Off the Grass; Mrs. Barker, Vegetable Garden; Airs. IT. Eve, McCall’s Fashions; Miss Frances Willard, My Lady’s Page; Airs. A. Hudson. Eat More Fruit; Airs. AV. "Westwood, New Health”; Mrs. C. Hanham, Spanish vv omau. Among others present were:— Mi's. Whale, AA'ho Avore rose georgette Avith Spanish shawl; Airs. Les Golds* worthy, apple green taffeta and lace; Mrs Coward, vieux rose silk; Mrs. Brigham, blue santoy with fa\vn crepe de chine; Airs. Walker, black crepe de chine Avith dove grey trimming: Airs. C. Poolev, fawn beaded ninon; Airs. F. W. Clement, black silk lace frock; Airs. Butler, floral voile and lace; Mrs Parkes. floral rayon; .Mrs. W. F. Clough, blue satin with tulle bow; Miss G. Harrington, lace over beige crepe de chine and velvet flower: Aliss Ethel Potter, blue taffeta; ATiss Valarie Moore, pink silk with overdress of la.-e-Aliss N. Broadpent (bluntly), pink satin ancl georgette; Aliss D. Clement, blue satin and shaded net; Miss D. Vibert piuk crepe de chine with silver panels’; Aliss ellie Nunns, green taffeta uneven frilled tulle hem; Aliss AT. Carroll, tangerine georgette over crepe de chine and gold lace. U.A.O.D. BALL SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT PORT ALBERT The annual ball of the U.A.0.D., held m the Port Albert Hall, avas one of tho most successful functions of the season. The hall avas attractively' decorated avi th festoons of gaily coloured streamers, and more than 90 couples aa r ero dancing to the excellent music supplied by Mr. Harold Grice’s 01 chestra. Unjoyable extras avore provided by Messrs. Hayward and Sindon fannth. Among those present were-n-Ywen I’. 1 ’. f--' Be . , =r oft - who wore a frock V. 1 T, ack atin with uneven liem; Airs. E. Y pfY'oft, crimson satin and gold lace 1 . it 1, * *v. Becroft, black gcoigetto and luce overdress; Airs. F J aFaY’ black georgette ancl liand-painted snawi. Alls. 11. A\ . Busbi'idge, red creoe de chine frock; Airs. IT. Grice, maroon satin with la.ee panels; Airs. H. Holiday, green taffeta ana Spanish shawl; Airs. Lnc Sitten, apricot satin with overdress ot lace; Airs. .1, Partridge, ivory georgette and lace; Airs. George Sim silver iamo and paisley shawl; Airs. G. H.’Smith, apricot georgette with black shawl. PALE GREEN RAYON Aliss Lilian Becroft was in pale green rayon; Aliss Haidu Becroft, blue crepe de chine; Aliss Doreen Becroft, salmon crepe de chine and velvet, with uneven hemline; Aliss Jean Bremner, powder blue taffeta; Miss Dorothy Bremner, vieux rose frock and cream shawl; Aliss Clarice Bradford, apricot satin beaute; Aliss Kathleen Chalke, powder blue crepe de chine; ALiss Doris Dale, green shot taffeta; Aliss Gladys Dibble, chenille net over satin; Aliss AT. Dibble, jade green georgette; Aliss E. Grice, pale green rayon; Miss M. Grant, salmon pink satin and lace overdress; Aliss Nita Gubb, mauve crepe de chine: Aliss Hood, jade green georgette, with cream shawl; Aliss Alary Nobilo, apricot crepe de chine with shoulder posy; Aliss AI. Nobilo, silver lame with fuschia georgette panels. Aliss Sheldon had on red crepe de chine and silver; Aliss Kate Smith, black sois de chine: Aliss May Smitli, saxe blue

crepe de chine, with floral bertha collar; Aliss Gladys Southgate, lime taffeta georgette; Aliss Dora Southgate, chartreuse georgette, with uneven hemline; Aliss Belle AlePherson. cherry pink taffeta: Miss Phyllis Farr, salmon pink crepe de chine.

THAMES GIRLS' CLUB

FINAL DANCE OF THE SEASON GAY SCENE AT NEWTON Tho Druids’ Hall, Newton, presented a very gay appearance on "Wednesday evening, when the Thames Girls’ Club held its final “At Home” of the Tho hall was gaily decorated with streamers and lanterns, and excellent dance music was provided by Morrow's Orchestra. During the evening the president and members of tho committee presented Airs. Morrow with a small memento in recognition of her services during the year. During tho evening songs were given by Miss McCulley. The committee members present were: Mrs. I\ McGregor (president). Miss X. Surma ri (secretary). Miss J. Aitken (treasurer), Airs. Aitken. Airs. Hutchinson. Mrs. M. Kerr. Airs. Oulpitt. Airs. Stubbing, Mrs. Cordes, Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Radford, Airs. Gribble, Mrs. Rea, Airs. Clarke and Airs. Xicholls. THE NAYT LEAGUE EVENING HELD . lie last of a series of bridge evenings was held at the rooms of the Devonport Sub-branch of ihe Navy Deague last evening. Roses and other summer flowers made an attractive decoration for the hall. The guests were received by the president, Airs. Cleland, who wore a. smart frock of Persian rose crepe satin beaded in gold and black, and a gold embossed shawJ. Among the committee members present were Airs. Melvin, Airs. T. Palmer, Airs, deal, Aliss Bertrand and Aliss Wyatt. Among the players were:—Mrs. Dowell, Airs. Neighbour, Airs. Webster, Airs. D. Williamson, Airs. Tudor, Airs. Pori gun, Airs. Norris, Airs. Walsh, Airs. A. Alison, Airs. Aliddleditch, Airs. Angove, Airs. Clarke, Airs. Peterson, Aliss Gardiner, Aliss Dowell. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS The position of the candidates in the Taumarunui district Queen Carnival a.t the latest official announcing was as follows:—Town: Aliss Pierce, 5,1*01; Aliss Frank, 4,604. Timber: Aliss Cheese (Alanunui), 4,560; Aliss Watkins (Kakahi), 3,413. Country: Aliss White (Otunui-Ilikimutu), 2,147; Aliss Williams (Owhango), Farmers, 2,005>; Aliss Waller (Taringamotu), 3,810; Aliss Olsen (Owhango), Sports, 1,765; Alias Crocker (Dairy Farmers), Kaitieke, 774; Aliss Dobbs (Sheep Farmers), Kaitieke, 612. It will thus be seen that Aliss Pierce still l'etains a substantial lead in the voting. ANNUAL BALL Native greenery, interspersed with streamers of red, white and blue, comprised a delightful decorative scheme for the hall on tho occasion of the Kaitieke Collie Club’s annual ball, the attendance being unusually large. Music by the “Alerry Five,” and the excellent AI.C. ability of club officials ensured the enjoyment of the merrymakers. Aliss Violet Crocker and Air. C. Gibson won the spot waltz, and Aliss and Air. Bullians the one-step. Air. J. T\ AValdegrave, speaking for the Collie Club, returned thanks for tlio support given, > specially mentioning Alessrs. J. Dempsey and R. F. Holder. Aliss Betty Baker, in the character of Queen of Hearts, won the first prize for girls’ dresses at the Alatiere children’s fancy dress ball. William Green, impersonating an Indian Chief, scored tho highest points in the boys’ section. The second girls’ prize went to Phyllis Turner (Eastern Lady), and the second boys’ to Bonny Price (Black Cat). Judging was carried out by vote, the opinion being that the numerous costumes this year showed a wider originality than on former occasions. A KITCHEN TEA At tho residence of Air. and Airs. C. J. Ryan, Miriama Street, Taumarunui, Aliss AI. Fantliorpe, who is shortly to be married, was the guest at a “kitchen tea.” Two of the oldest friends of the bride-to-be, Alesdames C. J. Ryan and E. W. Simmons, were joint hostesses, and the event was largely attended. Airs. Crump, of Kakahi, won a novel competition entitled “Things Our Grandparents Alissed.” Airs. Heigh King gave a finished elocutionary item. After unwrapping a large number of gifts, Aliss Fanthorpe returned thanks in a graceful little speech. At the opening of the Ellis and Burnand Tennis Club’s season at Ongarue, the president, Air. A. H. Delaney, presented Airs. A. H. Dcarlove with a trophy won by her last season lor the women’s handicap singles. The trophy is one of two presented by Air. H. Valder, the club’s patron. SAVAGES’ LADIES’ EVENING Proving themselves again to be splendid hosts, llangatira R. W. Beresl'ord and the Savages of the Tauraarun.ui Hapu entertained tho wahines to a ladies’ evening, which proved a delightful social event. The early part of the function comprised concert items, the following taking part: Orphan Allan Crossley (Auckland). Savages J. Anderson, Frank, Hiskens, J. Brown and Tollerton (Auckland). Savage E. Edwards played the accompaniments. After Past-Rangatira A. S. Laird and Rangatira Beresford had addressed the gathering briefly, those present engaged in dancing to music supplied by the Alerry Five Orchestra. Savage and Airs. F. West gave a delightful exposition of the Highland Schottische. Savage H. L. Frank held tho position of AI.C. Airs*. 11. Alattar, wife of the president of the Taumarunui Bowling Club, threw’ down the first jack and the greens were open for the season. Visitors were present from Ruapehu, Oto•rohanga, To Kuiti and Raetihi, and with glorious weather everyone had a pleasant time. The Mayor, Air. C. A. Boles, in opening tho croquet green, wished the ladies an enjoyable and successful season. Airs. Lynskey. president of the Croquet Club, played the opening shot. Airs. Teasdale won the break croquet competition. COAXING OPERATIC ENTERTAINMENT The prospects for the opening season of the Taumarunui Amateur Operatic Society’s presentation of the opera “A Country Girl,” are very bright. Rehearsals have been under way for several months, and all performers have taken well to their parts. The conductor, Air. Wallace Thompson, and the pianist, Air. E. Edwards, have trained up an excellent chorus, and it is anticipated that the pleasing little opera will receive a happy interpretation. Airs. L. G. Godfrey, as ballet mistress, has designed some charming l'rocking, and the scenery has been prepared by Air. H. C. Harc-ou*t. Airs. Leigh King has charge of the ballets, and the onus of production rests jointly with Airs. Leigh King and Air. Wallace Fanthorpe.

WAIKATO NOTES

Airs. Shera. of Kawhiu. who has Aeon the guest of Mrs. K. B. Jelly, in j Hamilton, has returned to her home. : Mrs. Gibbons, of Hamilton, is visit- j ing friends in Wanganuh Arrs. C. H. Drysdale. of Herne Bay, j is on a visit to Hamilton. Mrs. W. A. Oliver, and Aliss Kath. Oliver, are the guests of Airs. D. H. j Rutherford in Alasterton. * * * AHs. F. Chester and Aliss Joan j Chester, of Auckland, a.re the guests j of Airs. J. E. Bell, in Plako. Mrs. Vere Chitty. of Hamilton, lias j gone to visit friends in Whangarei. Arrs. AI. Mooney, of Horotiu. left by th.* Niagara for a holiday tour Canada and England. Airs. Bailey, of Westport, is the guest of Aliss Christophers in Cambridge. i “Berescourt.” the home of Air. and - Airs. D. Bradley in To Rapa, was the ; scene of a very successful garden party . on Saturday afternoon, in connection with St. Paul’s Church. Mrs. Bradley, president o£. the Ladies’ Guild, welcomed the guests, and the Rev. Percy Paris declared the fete open. Those in charge of the different stalls were:— Produce stall: Airs. J. Jones. Aliss Bennett. Ices: Airs. J. C. Tietjens. Aliss AI. Tidd, Aliss N. Shepherd, Aliss E. Jebson. Sweets: Air. R. B. Seccombo, Airs. A. Parkington, Airs. Sotield, Airs. Brooks, Airs. Gordon. Cakes: Airs. J. B. Pomeroy, Airs. C. E. Paterson. Afternoon tea: Airs. W. A. Smith. Mrs. W. J. Earle, Airs. H. Cobb. Airs. W. B. Williams and the girls of tho Bible Class. LYCEUM CLUB ACTIVITIES. The musical circle of the Lyceum , Club had its last afternoon of the j year on Tuesday. It took the form , of an organ recital in the cathedral. Several fine organ selections were played by Airs. E. V. Stace. vocal solos were given by Airs. A. Sims, and a duet was sung by Airs. Farquhar and Airs. Shirley. After the recital. Airs. H. Ferguson, convenor of the circle, entertained the other members at afternoon tea in her home in Bridge Street. They were: Airs. E. V. Stace, Airs. J. AleKinnon, Mrs. J. Standrin, Airs. Sinclair, Airs. A. English, Airs. E. Bouillon, Airs. Shirley, Airs. Hughes, Airs. A. Sims, Airs. F. D. Pinfold, Airs. Farquhar, and Aliss A. Jones. On Tuesday evening the dramatic reading circle of the club held its open night. It chose as its reading Clemence Dane’s play, “The Bill of Divorcement.” After a short explanatory announcement was made by Airs. J. Staples, the convenor, the parts of the play were read as follow:—Alargaret Fairfield, Airs. T. Campbell Aliss Hester Fairfield, Aliss [ E. 4 Wright; Aliss Sydney Fairfield, j Aliss L. AI. Nicholls; Kit Pumplirey, 1 Aliss E. Madeley; the Rev. Air. Pumphrey, Aliss G. Eggleston; Hilary Fairfield, Airs. F. Bullock; Gray Meredith, Airs. J. Prenton; Dr. Alliot, Aliss 1 Fran Jolly; Bassett, Aliss J. Welch. The members present were:—Airs. F. Jolly, Airs. Staples, Mrs. F. Bullock, Mrs. Smales, Airs. J. Prenton, Mrs. AV. J. Stevens, Airs. H. Toombs, Airs. F. Vickery, Airs. Andrews, Airs. Graham, Airs. F. Pratt, Airs. T. Shaw, Airs. Warren, Airs. Russell. Mrs. Froude, Airs. T. Campbell, Mrs. E. P. Cowles, Mrs. P. R. Stewart, Airs. E. G. Johnson. Airs. R. Worley, Airs. Shera (Kawhia), Airs. Blomfield Arrs. AI. Gudex, Airs. H. Luxford, Airs. T. Reynolds, Aliss B. AI. Campbell, Aliss E. Aladeley, Aliss D. Johnson, Aliss J. Welch, Aliss Osmers, Aliss P. Bullock, Aliss Eastwood, Aliss E. Eggleston. Aliss G. Eggleston, Aliss E. Wright, Aliss K. Brewer, Aliss G. Wyatt, Aliss K. Nicholls, Aliss U. Hall, Aliss Swales, Aliss E. Nutsford, Aliss Barlow. Aliss F. Jolly, Aliss B. Alannintr, Miss Bell, Aliss *X. Gordon, Aliss L>. Pratt. PUKETAHA CROQUET CLUB. One of the many croquet clubs to open on Saturday afternoon was that Puke tali a. Al.rs. W. N. Speedy, the president of the club, welcomed the players and their friends, who enjoyed a very happy afternoon playing different competitions. The winners of these competitions were Mrs. Henderson (progressive croquet), Airs. Cleland (golf). Airs. Cleary (target), Mrs. J. Samtsbury (obstacle). Among those present were:—Airs. Speedy, Airs. i’Jiomas, Airs. Cleland, Airs. Henderson (Whitiora), Airs. Clearv. Airs, beddon Airs. Valder, sen. (Hamilton), Miss Jones (Whitiora), Airs. Thrupp, Aliss Bogum, Airs. Gilling, Airs. Thom- ???» r rs ' c. Saintsbnry, Mrs. Young, Ahs. J. Saintsbury, Mrs. Williamson, Miss Lapwood, Aliss bwales, Aliss H. Williamson. * * * FRANKTON CROQUET CLUB ' Frankton Bowling and Croquet C lub had ideal weather for their opening on .Saturday afternoon, and many visitors and members were present Mr f • Baker, • president of the Bowling t Jud, made a kindly speech of welcome, as did Mrs. Roberts, president of the Croquet Club. During the afternoon Mr. R. Macintosh s orchestra gave enjoyable selections, and different competitions were played. They were:—Progressive a croquet, iron by Mrs. Kibblewhite; progressive B, by Mrs. Hyde; crazy cro"1I(M■ by Mrs. Sayers: target, bv Miss Ibbotson; zigzag, by Mrs. Xealie; and clock: croquet, by Mrs. Halbery. Among those present were - pSe?ios rSra A l ?it Wa T? , ?, : Mrs - Guyton. Mrs. livrl n Fuller, and - Mrs - Hen2nd Airs 1 M Cambridge: Mrs. S. Keene, at-- 5- ; .V A - Dell. From Whitiora,: ATrS’ Mrs * Hodgkinson, Airs. Doube. tt \r Ib « V * * roni Claudelands: Airs! JI. AI. Baker, Airs. Bennett, Airs HarMrs V 'E a 2 f-LTi • S e. y, ’ rs - From Horotiu: iui s. E. A. Hall, Airs. Jamieson Airs H'vde IrS - Hal1 ' - Ml s - Collins and soS Ul |Yr, W tL C o^ S - Pa A t r e rs' Dwyer, Mrs. Max,’ Mrs. Roberts Mrs" Mr h s B l ei y 'raJ2 S "itf OCk u tt , , » JlrE - Middleton, Ar!-3' Bel,-,ia\e Airs. Halberg, Mrs. Price, Mis. Dd\ey, Airs. E. Browne, Airs. Larne>, Mrs. Alaunsell, Airs. Carde, Alr«= Airs. Ashbv, Mrs. Pace Mrs O Brien Airs. Allen, Airs. Wiggeil Airs* Edwards Airs. Bartlett, Arrs. Loveridge drew a IrS W Shepherd ’ Mrs - AnC^\"^i rS G Spe l dy ’ Mrs - Brocklesby, Airs. Hanker, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Higgins Mrs Lrown (Arapuni), Airs. Waddell, * Mrs.* McKenzie, Mrs. Connolly, Aliss Frost Miss Jones, Aliss Tomlinson, Aliss Speedv Aliss Fitzgerald. 1 a ' ’ * * * GARDEN PARTIES r . TJ\ e Hamilton East Anglican Ladies’ Cm d held a very pleasant garden p.ut> on Saturday afternoon, in Airs. 4*2 J; *Jreensla.de’s beautiful garden in A\ ellington Street. There were verv many visitors, and a profitable and enjoyable time was spent. The stallholders were: Work stall: Mrs. R. o. Carey (president). and Mrs. Parker. Games: Mrs 5; Ma sters (secretary) and Mrs. A. Ramsay. Afternoon tea: Mrs. Hobbs and'w,r" Baker, Mrs. Short v Williamson. Sweets and Cakes. Mis. Jane. Mrs. Tristram, Mrs <i22' e Kv.^ rS J, Bissette. Bran tub:' Aliss Alabel Roche. Ices: Air Clark.