IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 807, 30 October 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. I''. Brook-Taylor, of Auckland, is a visitor to Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. P. Glanville, of Christchurch, are at the Central Hotel. Miss M. Crombie, of Sydney, is among the guests at the Royal Hotel. Miss Ruth Roberton, who has been on a visit to Sydney, returned to Auckland by the Ulimaroa. * * * Mrs. R. P. Towle, Remuera, who has been visiting Mrs. R. G. Abraham, at Palmerston North, has returned home. Mrs. G. McComish, of Mount* Eden, has returned from Whatawhata, where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. F. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Wills McLaughlin, of Auckland, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Peacocke in Hamilton for the week-end. Mrs. D. Yates, of Wellington, Mr. A. Davidson, of Melbourne, and Mrs. IV. Layland and her daughters, of Sydney, are guests at the Grand Hotel. Among those who spent the weekend in Cambridge were Mrs. Lloyd and Miss Ethne Lloyd, of Otahuhu, and Mrs. D. Gorrie and Miss Peter Gorrie, of Auckland. # * * Mrs. George Wright, of One Tree Hill, and her sister, Mrs. J. A. Blaikie, of Gore, left this morning on a visit to Arapuni, Waitonio Caves and Tongariro National Park. Later they intend to go farther South. WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. Meldrum, of Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs. E. B. Heywood in Hamilton. Miss Kathleen Oliver has returned to Matangi from a visit to Christchurch and Masterton. * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. Clark, of • Kawakawa, who have been in Cambridge and Hamilton for a few days, have returned North. # Mrs. Ewart Brown, of Gisborne, was the guest of Mrs. T. C. Fraser during the week-end, on her way to Auckland for a short visit. * * Si* News has been received that Miss Violet Rucroft, daughter of Mrs. A. M. Rucroft. Hamilton, lias passed lier L.R.A.Di., London, musical examination. * * * SOUTHWELL BOYS' SPORTS The Southwell Boys’ School had an ideal day for their sports on Saturday afternoon. The grounds were looking very attractive and the pupils showed great keenness in all events. There were many parents and friends present, all of whom enjoyed a jolly afternoon. Mrs. Sergei received the guests wearing a becoming frock of navy crepe de chine, patterned in fawn, and a. black bangkok hat. Miss Noreen Sergei, who helped her mother in entertaining her guests, was in a coollooking flowered georgette frock, and green liat. Among those present were: Mrs. C. A. Cherrington, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Mrs. L. B. Heywood, Mrs. Gruer, Mrs. A. B. Whyte, Mrs. W. A. Oliver. Mrs. G. Valder, Mrs. Meredith, Mrs. Streiff, Mrs. Rae (Te Aroha), Mrs. Jones, Mrs. E. T. Rogers, Mrs. Meldrum (Wanganui), Mrs. R. Hannon (Cambridge), Mrs. Tovey (Tauranga), Mrs. Osborne (Auckland), Mrs. H. Toombes, Mrs Sanders (Tauranga), Mrs. Dewhurst, Mrs. Fenton (Auckland). Mrs. D. Hay, Mrs. Vere Chitty, Mrs. H T. Gillies Mrs. Bernstein (Morrinsville), Mrs. .. Bonrl, Mrs. O. Farrar, Mrs. McLernon, (Napier), Mrs. S. Green, Mrs. ClaytonOreene- Mrs. Perkins (Te Kowhai), Mrs. T; Whyte Mrs. C. Holloway, Mrs. R. Clark (Kawakawa), Mrs. E. Brown (Gisborne), Mrs. A. S. Brews, Mrs. .T F Strang Mrs. .1. Williams, Mrs. W. Tud- - 5 ,.°P p ; . Mrs. T. O. Fraser, Mrs. IT. S. Hawkins, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Wvatt (Moransy,lie) Ali ss M . Taylor, Miss E. Miss Keddie, Miss Brown, Miss C. Hunter, Miss Tovey (Tauranga). Miss sn®i Holloway, Miss C. Chitty, T| 1S S TT M ' Gl,,ieSi Miss L. AicCardle, Miss l;-. Heywood. Miss M. Clayton-Greene, Miss L. A alder and Miss B. Manning.

AT ROCKY NOOK CROQUET CLUB’S OFFICIAL OPENING PROGRESSIVE TOURNEY -* Th L T ? ocky Xook Croquet Club bold its official opening- on Saturday afternoon m the presence of a large gathermg of club members and friends. The president of the bowling club, Mr. Tongue, and the Hon. A. J Stallworthy made congratulatory references to the progress of the club and seaso d every success ir » the coming The pavilion was gaily decorated and an enjoyable musical programme was given hv O’Halloran’s Orchestra. Mrs Tongue, president of the croquet club, played the first ball of the season. and the lawns were declared open amid much applause. The players then took part in a progressive tourney the winners being: A grade, Mrs. Cole; B grade. Mrs. Taylor. Afternoon tea was served in the club’s pavilion, where the tables looked very attractive with their decorations of iceland poppies. Among the visitors present were: Mrs. Stalkworthy, Mrs. Page. Mrs. Cole Mrs. Finch. Mrs. .Aider. Mrs. Clarkson, Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Butler. Mrs. Keatlev sen.. Mrs. MeGiH. Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Bush and Mrs. James. UNUSUAL PARTY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS _ A rather interesting and unusual birthday party took place recently at the home of Dlrs. IT. Anderson. Palmerston Road. Birkenhead, it being the occasion of Mrs. Anderson’s 79th birthday, and the coming-of-age of her granddaughter. Miss P. Wheeler. Dlrs. Anderson is a well-known resident of Birkenhead, having been in Auckland about 56 years. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. O. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Prince. Mr. and Mrs. TV. Simons, Dir. and Dlrs. P. Smythe. Mr. and Dlrs. Woollev. Mr. and Mrs. G. Hogan, Mrs. G Wheeler. Mr. Blackwell. Dries r>. Prince. Miss Leon Anderson. Dliss Norma Wheeler. Dliss Dawn Smythe, Draster R Wheeler, Master S. Town. Master R. Smythe. Master DI. Simons. Dlaster P. Anderson. Master B. Blackwell, Dlaster G. Woolley and Dlaster G. Anderson.

Pleasant Card Afternoon in J.C.L. Tearooms Catholic Bazaar Funds Benefit TABLES FOR “500” A most successful bridge and 500 afternoon was held in the J.C.L. Tearooms yesterday in aid of the forthcoming Catholic bazaar at Epsom. Mrs. R. Keenan and Miss Fitzpatrick, with the assistance of other members of the committee, organised the afternoon. Many friends were present, everyone spending a most enjoyable afternoon. Winners of prizes were as follow: Bridge, Miss- Honey O’Connor; hidden number, Mr. M. G. Arey; 500, Mrs. A. Wright; hidden number, Miss Hood. Members of the committee were: Mrs. R. Keenan, who wore a navy ensemble, with hat of toning shade. Miss Fitzpatrick, new green crepe de chine, with accordion-pleated frills of ecru and green, and hat to match. Mrs. E. Baines, floral georgette in tonings of navy and ecru, made with slanting flounces, and blue and ecru hat. Mrs. G. Wright, navy crepe de chine frock and coat, with hat in pale applegreen straw. Mrs. C. Rosser, floral ring velvet, relieved with beige georgette and beige crinoline hat. Mrs. O’Neil, beige ensemble, with furs of toning shade, and bangkok hat, with trimmings of cedar brown. AMONG OTHERS PRESENT Mrs. Rudman, Mrs. Herald, Mrs. Ryan. Mi's. Walklate, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Stitchley, Ali-s. C. Abbott, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Whittome, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. Clive Montague, Mrs. D. Barrel, Mrs. J. Barrel, Mrs. Grayson, Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Aleahan, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. IT. Wright, Mrs. O’Connor, Mrs. Garland, Mrs. J. Geary, Mrs. W. D. Keely, Mrs. F. Hood. Mrs. Nerlceny, Mrs. Hazard, Mrs. P. J. Delaney, Mrs. E. H. Hynes, Airs. G. Hurst, Mrs. Brayfield, Mrs. Dooerty, Mrs. Trebilcock, Mrs. Cruieksliank, Mrs. Lunc!onf Mrs. Tristram. Mrs. R. V. Cook, Mrs. R. T. Cook, Mrs. A. M. Coleman, Mrs. Main, Mrs. O’Neill, Mrs. W. Scholium, .Mrs. W. E. Airey, Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, Mrs. E. .T. Prendergast, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. J. Shanly, Mrs. J. Paterson, Mrs. J. Warren, Mrs. W. Wallace, Mrs. A. Kenny, Mrs. G. Bush, Mrs. F. Wilson, Airs. J. Fearnley, Airs. R. Gifford, Airs. E. A. Reid. All's. J. W? Flynn, Mrs. R. Fordham, Airs. W. Pascoe.' Airs. Dillon, Mrs. S. Dene ns, Aliss R. Cooper, Miss Lloyd. Aliss Grant, Aliss AT. Shaw, Aliss AT. Bain. ATiss F. Harham, Aliss M. Burke, Aliss Palmer, Aliss V. Clay, Miss Herlihy, Aliss Dalton, Miss AlcCabe, Aliss AT. Brady, Miss Burke, ATiss J. Williams, Aliss Finnerty, Aliss Clements, ATiss AT. Wells. ATiss Furley, ATiss D. Ryan, Aliss G- Hurst, Aliss N. Mdhoney. ATiss L. Clay. ATiss D. O’Neill. ATiss F. Frankham. ATiss N. Abbott, Miss AT. Abbott, ATiss Cummings, Aliss Hunter, ATiss AT. Flynn, Aliss McGowan. Aliss Graham, ATiss R. Gifford, and the Alisses Alurray. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY JOLLY EVENING AT POINT CHEVALIER DANCING AND GAMES A very jolly evening was spent at the residence of Airs. J. Strongman, Harbour View Road, Point Chevalier, recently, in honour of ATiss Ann Dowsing, who had attained her majority. Many friends were present and Aliss Dowsing was the recipient of a great number of beautiful gifts. The evening was enjoyably spent in games, competitions and dancing, which was continued until a late hour. Airs. J. Strongman received the giiests in a frock of chartreuse taffeta with uneven hem and posy. Aliss Ann Dowsing was wearing azure blue taffeta, ankle-length, with uneven hem. Among those present were: Airs. F. C. Chapman, who wore a frock of beige broche crepe satin and radium lace. Airs. H. Dowsing, apricot crepe de chine and silver lace: Airs. L. Moyle, jade green ring velvet and diamente; Airs. H. Quedley, wistaria georgette and satin; Airs. Chas. To. Dowsing, black crepe de chine wUh overskirt of beaded georgette: Airs. . Hughes, black georgette with rose trimmings; Airs. George Goodman, beige georgette and lace, with cerise posy; Miss B. Symons, flame crepe de chine; Aliss X r iolot Harney, eiel blue georgette, with silver trimmings; ATiss Wynnefrede Young, figured crepe de chine; Aliss N Dowsing, apricot crepe de chine with diamente; ATiss Audrey Pilcher, buttercup satin with maize trimmings. AT CAMBRIDGE MANY ATTEND HUNT CLUB FIXTURE In spite of the dull and showery day on Monday, there was a big crowd of racegoers at the Waikato Hunt races. Among the many present were:—Airs. R. Hannon, Mrs. W. Stopfort, Airs. LloycJ (Auckland), Airs. R. J. McKenzie (Hamilton), Airs. J. ATcNicol (Hamilton). Airs. .T. A. D. Ritchie (Waitehuna). Airs. E. Lee, Airs. Pilkington, Airs. N. Lethbridge (Wairaka), Airs. E. C. Brewis* (Hamilton), Airs. E. Clark (Bay of Islands), Airs. T. A. Milroy (Hamilton), Airs. A. H. Tompkins. Airs. Tt. Worley (Hamilton). Airs'. O. Nelson (Hastings), Mrs. Sutherland, Airs. Nolan. Airs. Paige. Airs. N. Peake, Mrs. G. Ranstead, ATrs. F. E. Pea-, eocke (Hamilton), Airs. XV. McLoughlin (Auckland), Airs. Kirigsford. Airs. N. Ranks, ATrs. J. Banks, Airs. Doyle. ATrs. Birch. Airs. E. AT. ATasters, ATrs. Crimp, Airs. Wynne Gray (Hamilton), ATrs. Tt. Alford, ATrs. Otway (Te Awaimitu), ATrs. <\ Alatthews, ATrs. D. Gorrie (Auckland), ATrs. A. J. Bond, Airs. A. Griffiths, ATrs. .T. O'Grady (Hamilton), ATrs. Coverdale (Te' Awaimitu), Airs. Swayne, ATrs. A. English, Ali-s. X’ere Chitty. ATrs. P. E. Wyllie, Airs. Gibbons (Hamilton). Others present included:—Aliss G. Eggleston, Aliss G. Hay, Aliss P. Gorrie, ATiss P. Ford (Xgnruawahia), Aliss J. Clemow, Aliss V. Jolly. Aliss A. Hewett. ATiss C. Bertelson, Aliss AT. Allen (Alorrinsville), Aliss C. Chittv, Aliss E. Llovd (Auckland), ATiss W. Alarming, Aliss B. Alarming, Miss A. Grey (New Plymouth), Aliss D. Wilson, Aliss J. Couper, Aliss J. Phillipps, ATiss B. Taylor, Miss N Tavlor, Aliss E. Hardy, Aliss L. Nicholls, Aliss A. Browne, Aliss Tt. Johnstone. ATiss L. ATcCardle, Aliss R. Souter, Aliss T. Ruv (Wellington), Aliss AT. Beale, Miss P. Lysnar (Rotorua), Aliss Noble, Aliss A. Hutchinson (Auckland), Aliss J. X’eale and Aliss P. Hooper.

Akarana Y acht Club’s Dance

CROWDED ATTENDANCE FINAL OF SERIES The final of a series of Saturday night dances given by the Akarana Aacht Club was held on Saturday last, when a large number of members and friends attended. Excellent music was provided bv Stacey’s Revellers. The club will now commence a series of "Wednesday night dances, the first being held next week. Members, of the committee were: Airs. "\\ ebster, who wore powder blue i velvet and satin: Miss Ratelifte, rose ; georgette; Miss Vereoe, turquoise blue i crepe de chine; Miss ITanlon. blush ; taffeta. j AMONG OTHERS PRESENT ; Miss F. McConnell, who wore green chenille georgette; Miss R. Smith, shell pink georgette; Miss Green, roval blue georgette: Miss Port, blush crepe de chine; Miss R. McCormack, turquoise olue crepe de chine; Miss K. Smith, buttercup georgette; Miss Foster, black crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss Mae W ilson, apple green crepe de chine, uneven hem; Miss Stewart, saxe blue sponge silk, uneven hem: Miss M. Rugg, cyclamen taffeta; Miss E. Smith, eau de nil georgette; Miss Bowman, daffodil taffeta; Miss McFarlane, black satin and diamente trimming; Miss M. Blue, cyclamen brocaded crepe de chine; Miss Gill, ivory crepe de chine; Miss Hodgson, pink crepe de chine and silk lace. Miss Farquhar was in powder blue georgette, uneven hem; Miss D. Blue, turquoise blue taffeta; Miss Barnes, black satin, flame trimming; Miss Stonastreet, cyclamen velvet and crepe de chine; Miss E. Bennett, red jersey velour; Miss Craigie, cornflower blue lace and diamente; Miss PI. Allen, apple green taffeta; Miss F. Cassidy, silver sequin bodice and ivory georgette; Miss R. Slyger, figured crepe de chine; Miss Jennings, leaf green crepe de chine; Miss I. Condon, love bird green georgette: Miss Cleaver, primrose taffeta and crepe de chine; Miss S. Moir. lemon satin and frilled tulle; Miss T. Moors, wedgwood blue georgette and lace, over pink crepe de chine; Miss B. Dickerson, shell pink georgette ; Miss Ingham, ivory satin; Miss E. Dale, powder blue chenille georgette; Miss W. Dickenson, leaf green georgette, uneven hen: Miss M. FUeen, salmon pink crepe de chine; Miss D. Langton, cedar rose crepe de chine; Miss Mitchell, almond green georgette and lace; Miss I. Alabkie, blue satin and silver. NORTH SHORE DANCE TRANSPORT COMPANY ENTERTAINS A JOLLY EVENING The fact that it was held immediately after a public holiday was doubtless responsible for the decreased attendance at the dance held at Takapuna last evening, and organised by the North Shore Transport Company’s employees. The cheerful hospitality displayed by the promoters, however, amply compensated for the lessened numbers of the guests. The dance music was provided by Mr. Fred Bartley and his orchestra of six. and the floor was under the capable management of Mr. A. R. Francis. Among those present were: Mrs. "W. Lawrence, who wore floral georgette; Mrs. R. Boland, lemon celanese; Mrs. Southern, kingfisher blue chiffon velvet, with gold relief; Mrs. H. O. Wheatley, henna crepe de chine; Mrs. R. MacKenzie, electric blue crepe de chine; Mrs. xV. R. Francisr geranium embossed georgette; Mrs. R. Mac-ken, ecru lace over beige satin: Mrs. Rhodes Battye, ivory crepe de chine and wool lace, with touches of blue; Airs. W. J. Tayler, ivory and green crepe de chine. Miss Mary Lloyd chose cameo pink georgette and silver; Miss Alice Armitage, ivory georgette; Miss Kate Williams. figured crepe de chine; Miss Doris McKee, electric blue taffeta; Miss Violet Brown, fawn crepe de chine; Miss Eileen Gunn, smoke-grey figured crepe de chine; Miss M. Field, navy blue crepe de chine; Miss R. Denver, lemon and white crepe de chine; Miss M. Kelly, ivory embossed georgette; Miss Lucy Lockyer, pink and ivory georgette; Miss Ina Scholium, henna and fawn crepe de chine frock, with flared skirt; Miss B. Ay ton, figured georgette: Miss Gwen Hyland, old rose rayon silk; Miss Hilda Hyland, mauve silk; Miss B. Thomason, emerald green silk with buckle of brilliants; Miss ,T. Petwell, silver lame and ivory georgette; Miss M. Robins, petunia crepe de chine; Miss Elsie Brock, ivory georgette and gold lace; Miss B. Jenkins, figured crepe de chine. BRIDGE EVENING AUCKLAND TENNIS CLUB FUNCTION A. bridge evening, which it is proposed to make a regular monthly function, was held by the Auckland Lawn Tennis Club in the Auckland Bowling Club’s Pavilion, Grafton Road, last evening. There were 17 tables in play and the gues f s were received by the hon. treasurer, Mr. R. 11. Jones, at the head of the committee. Prizes were won as follow: —First, women, Mrs. Adeane; men, Mr. M. Hunter. Consolation prize: Women, Miss Wright; men, Mr. Ilosking. WHITFORD FUNCTION MUSIC AND DANCING On Friday evening a very enjoyable social and dance was held in the Whitford Public Hall, under the auspices of the Whitford branch of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The hall was filled by a merry throng of dancers. The chairman, Mr. C. Hensen, referred to the activities of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association in Whitford, particularly in reference to the work of the Calf Club. The president, secretary and members of the Auckland Provincial Calf Club and the Auckland Agricultural and . Pastoral Association were also present and delivered short addresses. A very enjoyable programme of musical items was contributed by Miss Veda Nelson (Auckland), and Miss Phillis Parker (Whitford). Dance music was provided by the Ho wick Orchestra, and supper was provided by the women of the district. Mr. Mitchell, president of the Auckland A. and P. Association, called for a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Hensen, who had been responsible for the formation of the first calf club under the provincial scheme.

Annual Football Dance at Albany

IN CORONATION HALL DRYSDALE LUR PRESENIED The annual seven-a-side football maten lor me Drysduie Cup was playcu at Aiouny on jsuturuay aiternoon, tin. cup uemg presented to the captain a tile winners, the Kiverliead team, at the annual dance hela m me Coronation nail, Albany, in the evening. Air. Jri. Stone, enairman oi the committee, maue the presentation, and uanaeu a medal to each of the winning team, amid applause. i.iio evening was spent in dancing, music being supplied by Air. Blacks orenestra, whicu was greatly appreciated. Air. \N . Allen successfully carI rieu out the duties of wI.C. ; xvmong those present were: | Miss -t'. Black, wlio wore black satin and gold lace; Aliss Patricia Beaton, I lemon georgette and shawi to tone; Mist i K. Tayior, wuite georgette, uneven hem. Miss tf. Woods, flora i crepe de chine; R Woods, white cr*ae do chine and silver iace; Aliss E. lews, green georgette, silver lace, uneven nem; Aliss \. gown, white georgette with irilled skirt of tulle; Aliss iv. AlcFanand, dars amoer crepe de chine ana lace overdress; Aliss e. Brixton, scanet georgette, with uneven hemline. . . _ Aliss Ai. Koss was in shell pink georgette, handkerchiet points; Aliss Rose, white georgette irocK; -miss aL. fcj incline, rose satin and lace; Aliss Ai. Summers, sea green satin and silver lace; Aliss i>. Rogers, black satin and hand-painted «nawP Aliss J. Boyd, lemon georgette and silver lame; Aliss R. Ingham, sea-blue crepe de chine and frilled skirt; Aliss Georgina Hawkins, lettuce green tatleta and shawl to tone; Aliss W. -Vilen, sky blue taffeta and uneven hemline; Miss G. Holland, ankle-length sea-green georgette; Aliss N. Ford, apricot tatleta ami silver lace; Aliss O. Sutcliffe, shell-pink satin and gold lace. BIRTHDAY PARTY UNIQUE DOUBLE EVENT BROTHER AND SISTER CELEBRATE A successful birthday party was given recently by Air. and Airs. T . JPearce, oi ‘'Brooklyn House, Richmond Avenue, Northcote, to celebrate the birthday of their eldest daughter. Aliss Edna Pearce, and that of theneldest son, Alaster Laurence Pearce both birthdays, oddly enough, falling on the same day. The dining hall was gaily decorated with coloured streamers and Chinese lanterns, while the supper table was fragrant with sweet peas. The doubledecker birthday cake was also artistically decorated. Between 50 and 60 guests were present, and the young couple were the recipients of numerous presents. Dancing was the principal amusement, but many games were also played, interspersed with humorous recitations and songs. . . , . Aliss Edna Pearce was frocked in lemon silk relieved with cream silk. Airs. TI. J. Pearce received her guests wearing a gown of grey crepe de chine relieved with blue. JEWISH WOMEN’S CLUB SEWING GUILD’S FINAL MEETING A SPLENDID RECORD There was a large attendance of the Jewish Women’s Club members at their rooms in Wyndham Street last evening, when the last Sewing Guild meeting of the year was held. Mrs. David Nathan, who presided over the gathering, welcomed Mr. William Wallace, chairman of the Hospital Board, Air. W. K. Howitt, chairman of the Relief Committee, Air. 11. A. Sommerville, secretary of the board, and Airs. A. E. Kidd, all of whom had been invited to take part in the special closing function. Airs. Nathan stressed the great value of the work which had been done during? - the year, and stated that more than 2,000 garments had been made, while many needy cases, reported by the relief department, had also received assistance. Warm tributes to the work of the guild were also paid by Airs. Kidd, Air. Alarks, Air. Wallace and Air. Howitt. THAMES GIRLS’ CLUB SUCCESS OF THE YEAR’S WORK ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Thames Girls* Club (incorporated) held its second annual meeting in the Y.W.C.A. social rooms last evening, a large number of members being present. Airs. G. R. Hutchinson, vice-patron-ess, presided in the absence of Airs. A. D. Campbell, Alayoress, who is patroness of the club. After reading the report, the secretary, Aliss N. Surman, stated that there were now 119 members of the club, with an increase in the credit balance. Many donations had been made during the year, organisations which had benefited including the St. John Ambulance Association and the Earthquake Fund. Parcels had also been collected for the Rev. Air. Scrimgeour, who had them distributed among the poor. Aliss Aitken read the treasurer’s statement. Airs. P. AtcGregor, president, said that the objects of the club were to promote friendships, love, honour and unity among the members, and she hoped and trusted that in the coming year these traditions would continue. Great pleasure had been afforded to the pioneers and descendants of the Thames goldfields by reason of the fact that the club’s second year of existence had proved that the organisation was a complete success. Officers elected were:—Airs. P. AlcGregor, re-elected president; vice-pre-sidents. Airs. T. Aitken, Aliss C. Dick and Airs. J. D. Crawford, all reelected; hon. secretary, Aliss N. Sur-, man: lion., treasurer. Aliss xVitken: committee, Airs. Anderson, Mrs. R. Clarke, Airs. Cordes. Airs. Culpitt, Airs. Davidson, Airs Gribble, Airs. Hubber, Airs. AI. Kerr, Airs. Mclntyre, Airs. Xicholls. Airs. Reardon, Airs. Stubbing, Aliss Reardon, and Airs. Wright.

Some delightful bouquets and gifts of appreciation were presented to the president and executive by the members, and a birthday cake, with two lighted candles, was cut by Airs. Hutchinson, who was assisted by Airs. Jensen, a life member. Supper being served, a very pleasant evening was brought to a conclusion.