IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 809, 1 November 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES

Mrs. H. Clark, of Napier, is at the J Hotel Careen. * * * Mrs. Marshall, of Wellington, is at present on a visit to Auckland. Miss Hassell, of Wellington, lias arrived in Auckland on a holiday visit. Miss G. Mills, Remuera, left for Sydney today by the Ulimaroa on a holiday visit. * * * Mrs. A. Craig, of 'Wellington, is staying with Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, of Victoria Avenue, Remuera. Mrs. T. E. Corkill and Miss Corkill, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland today. They have been abroad. * * * Captain and Mrs. H. Oakes, of London, are taking up their residence in Manurewa early next week. * * ■* A Wellington visitor who arrived in Auckland today is Mrs. J. A. Raw, who is on her wav back from England. * * • Mrs. Stanley Dalton, of Redcliffs, Christchurch, returns from England by the Aorangi, which arrives in Auckland on Sunday. sSJ * * * Mrs. C. Roe, of Tararua Terrace, Parnell, ‘is returning tomorrow after visiting her sister, Mrs. 13. Wilson, in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. PI. Woodhouse, of Ledlemea, Ellerslie, have returned to their home after three months’ absence from the Dominion. * * * Mrs. E. Horton and Miss A. C. returned today by the RangitikiT They are back from a visit to England and Europe. Mr. and Mrs. K. Collier, of Wanganui, and Mr. and Mrs. J. O’Sullivan, of Te Awamutu, are among the guests at the Central Hotel. * * * Mrs. L. Gibbons, of Tauranga, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying with her brother. Captain R. Gibbons, in Quadrant Road, Remuera. * * * Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Westwood, of Epsom, have left Brisbane and will be in Melbourne for Cup week. They will then go on to Adelaide. * * * Patea visitors to Auckland are Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. F. Searle. They are here to meet their mother, Mrs.rN. £>. Barkman, who is returning from Great Britain. Mrs. McClatchie, who has been staying with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. W. PI. Parkes, returns to Wellington next week. She will spend a week at Taihape on the way through. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Knight, of Auckland, Mr. and Mrs. T. Moodie, of Napier, Mrs. Richardson, of Whangarei, Mrs. A. Bond, of Hamilton, and Miss N. Burke, of Sydney, are guests at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. E. Barden, of Melbourne, Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, of Wellington, Mrs. D. "Williams and Miss M. Williams, of Plawke’s Bay, Miss B. Cooper, of Dannevirke, and Miss I. Turrell, of Christchurch, are staying at the Grand Hotel.

MORNING TEA

RED AND YELLOW ROSES PLUNKET SOCIETY BENEFITS A delightful morning tea was given by Airs. Claude Black at her home in Cameron Street, Takapuna, yesterday, for Airs. J. E. Close, president of the Takapuna branch of the Plunket Society. Tea was served in the drawing-room, which had been delightfully arranged with bowls of red and yellow roses. Among the guests were:—Mrs. Close, Airs. Gould, Airs. A. AI. Seaman, Airs. Julius Williamson, Airs. Fotheringham, Airs. J. AlcGregor, Airs. C. Ah Littlejohn, Airs. Janies Wiseman, Airs. Eric Wiseman, Mrs. E. C. Cutten, Nurse Stronach, Airs. Alatthews and Airs. David.

Chinese Night In Druids’ Old Time Cabaret

Oriental Decorations Give Realistic Effect BALLOONS AND LANTERNS A Chinese novelty night held at the Druids’ Old-time Cabaret on Tuesday proved a huge success, some 120 couples dancing to the excellent music provided by The Revellers.” mHE hall had been effectively decorX ated with blue, red and gold streamers, interspersed with clusters of balloons and Chinese lanterns hang - ing from the centre chandelier and across the ceiling. Alany novel and picturesque Chinese costumes were worn, and these, beneath the dimmed coloured lights, gave a realistic touch to “Chinatown.” The hostesses were Airs. W. E. Hunter and Airs. L. Cole, Air. AY. C. Pilgrim fulfilling the duties of M.C. Prizes were won by Aliss Brewer, Mr. AVeaver, Miss M. Pliilp, Mrs. R. Cattanach and Aliss E. Beare. AAIONG THOSE PRESENT Airs. Cole wore a black beaded georgette frock; Airs. Ninon, pink ninon with overdress of lace; Airs. J. 11. Rayner, cherry crepe de chine; Airs. J. Stevens, mauve talfeta; Airs. R. AI. Cattanach, representing a Chinese Alother; Airs. Ah Soon, Chinese Lady; Airs. Dyke, pink crepe de chine; Airs. Jamieson, beaded georgette frock; Airs. Cash, Chinese Lady; Airs. Vernon, apple-green crepe de chine; Aliss AI. Gemmell, pale green silk; MAss M. Bickerstaff, lemon georgette and silk, uneven hem; Airs. H. Alorton, shell-pink crepe de chine; Aliss T. AVard, lemon georgette and rosebud trimming; Aliss D. Bell (New Plymouth), lemon taffeta and gold lace; Aliss O. Bell (New Plymouth), pink crepe de chine; Aliss L. Hardgrave, nil© green crepe de chine and silver lace. Aliss V. Brown was in green crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss Gilmour, lemon georgette; Aliss AI. Hone, apricot crepe de chine and silver lace; Aliss J, Ryan, apple-green georgette; Miss V. Honeybunch, fiame georgette; Aliss G. Rugg, ivory satin frock; Aliss TI. Jones, blue crepe de chine and silver; Aliss E. Cole, black chenille velvet; Aliss D. Greenwood, black satin and silver trimming; Aliss E. Greenwood, green georgette and gold lace; Aliss Taylor, pink crepe de chine; Aliss Torkington, nile green georgette; Aliss E. Ritter, navy georgette, green trimming; Miss Jeannie Stephens, blue tulle and ninon. Aliss E. Beare had on cyclamen crepe de chine; Aliss E. Appleton, black satin and lace; Aliss F. Fairs, spring green georgette and gold lace; Aliss Grace Allen, rose and lemon taffeta; Aliss Ivy Alacefield, flame crepe de chine and silver lace; Aliss Hodgson, green georgette and silver lame; Aliss V. Dyke, sky-blue silk; Aliss N. Dyke, pink silk with velvet trimming; Miss AI. AloKay, black georgette and silver lace; Aliss V. Green, flame duchess satin; Aliss B. Ileffernan, pink crepe de chine. ST. ANNE’S GUILD FAREWELL TO PRESIDENT PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS The members of St. Anne’s Guild, Otahuhu, gathered on Tuesday afternoon to bid farewell to their president, Airs. V. Pryor, who is leaving Otahuhu. A very pleasant afternoon was spent in an interchange of reminiscences and in listening to a fine selection of gramophone numbers. On behalf of the members of the guild, the Rev. Father Dumphy presented Airs. Pryor with a handsome silver teapot as a token of the good wishes and enduring affection of ail those present. In the course of his remarks Father Dumphy expressed his own personal esteem for their guest. Since the inception of the guild she had filled the office of president with ability and outstanding initiative. Her leadership had revealed zeal, foresight and directive power of a high order, and her manner had resulted in a unity of purpose and cohesion among the members that had made the guild an active and efficient agent in parish work. Mrs. Pryor’s departure, said Father Dumphy, would be a distinct loss to the guild, but the members would retain happy and inspiring memories of her. Mrs. Pryor responded with an effective speech.

GARDEN FETE

TAURANGA HOSPITAL FUNCTION NUMEROUS ATTRACTIONS The Tauranga Hospital garden fete, which was postponed last week on account of the weather, took place on Wednesday afternoon in the hospital grounds. The function had been promoted by the matron, Aliss Murray, who was ably assisted by Airs. Burton, president. and members of the Hospital League. The proceeds amounted to about £IOO, and this will carrv a Government subsidy of £1 for £l. Air. T. Lockhead, chairman of the board, performed the opening ceremony and in a brief address complimented the promoters and workers, to whom the success of the afternoon was due. Enjoyable items were given during the afternoon by the Aiunicipal Band, and tea was served by Alesdames A. Skinner, J. Carswell and Kennedy.. ATTRACTIVE STALLS The various stalls were attractively decorated, and there was a plentiful supply of goods on displa.y. The stall-holders were'as follow: Produce: Alesdames C. Tonkin. B. C. Robbins, C. Jordan and the Alisses Tanner.- Flowers: Alesdames F. Bovd, J. H. Beale and Aliss Adams. Fancv goods: Alesdames Pemberton, X. Taylor, J. Keen and Aliss Wallis. Cakes: Airs. J. G. Green and Aliss Snodgrass. Ices: The nursing staff. Sweets; Alesdames AlcDiarmid and Bain. Alesdames Baigent and W. Bent, assisted by Girl Guides, were in charge of the competitions, many enjoyable games being played. During the evening the members of the fire brigade held the second round for the medal prize, which resulted in Fireman F. Bickers being first. Fireman H. "Harnett second, and Deputy - Superintendent Snowden third. There were ten competitors.