IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 845, 13 December 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. AW Malfroy, of Wellington, is at present visiting Auckland. Miss X. Harrison Gregory, of Colombo, is staying at the Grand Hotel. A Christchurch visitor to Auckland is Mrs. W. S. Bevan, who is staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Joyce Hall, who has visiting friends in Christchurch, has returned to Tauranga. The Misses K. and L. Wishart, of Christchurch, who have been visiting Auckland, have returned home. Mrs. C. Todd, of Jervois Road, Ponsonby, is leaving for the South to visit her sistei', Mrs. H. Adams, in Invercargill. * * * Miss Betty Shaman will. sail from Auckland foi* San i'r;i nei s co by tlie Niagara, on Tuesday. She will ' stay with friends in San Diego and Hollywood.

AN ENGAGEMENT

The engagement is announced of T.aurel Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs IV. J. Buckley, of Te Akau, NarrowNeck, Devonport. to JSrio Rawhiti. younger son of Mr. and Mrs. 12. D. Chivers, also of Devonport. WOMEN’S PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE MEETING OF NORTHCOTE BRANCH A large attendance of friends and V. tors were welcomed by Mrs. McLaughlin at the final meeting for 1920 of the Northcote Women’s Progressive League, held in the Parish Hall, Nortlicote, on Thursday afternoon. Among the visitors were: Mrs. A. L>. Campbell, Mayoress; presidents and representatives of the National Council of Women, Civic League, W.C.T.U. for Birkdale, Albany, St. Heliers, and the Girl Guides commander for Birkenhead. A very enjoyable musical programme was given by Mesdames Bear, Davenport and Harrison, and the Misses George (2), Johnson and Peace. Congratulations were offered to Mrs. Minns upon her son gaining the Rhodes Scholarship, and a presentation was made to Miss Peace upon her approaching marriage. Mrs. Usher congratulated the Northcote Girl Guides on winning the shield. Afternoon tea brought a very pleasant meeting to a close.

GIRL GUIDE INTERESTS

DOMINION EXECUTIVE MEETS The Dominion executive of the Girl Guide Association held the monthly meeting at headquarters this week, when the chairwoman, Mrs. Tolhurst, presided. The chief commissioner, Mrs. W. R. Wilson, and Mesdames Leys, Keeble, Ely, Friedlander, Milsom, Miss Statham (members), and Mrs. Alison, Dominion executive secretary, were present. The provincial badges for all Guides and Guiders, it was stated, were now ready. Arrangements for the first Dominion camp, to be held on Trentham racecourse, were well in hand, and with a view to safeguarding the health of the campers the deputy chief commissioner, Miss Bell, and Miss Kebbell, head of camping, had asked the medical officer of health, with two other doctors, to inspect, report, and criticise the site and proposed arrangements. After the inspection they said that they considered the site and arrangements satisfactory and adequate. The first Dominion rally of the Girl Guido Association is to be held at Newtown Park, Wellington, on Janu--1 ary 11, when representatives -will be j present from all parts of the Dominion. | A vote of thanks was accorded the Cavell Guiders, who had sent money toward furnishings, and also to John Court, Ltd., for the gift of a carpetsweeper.

HERNE BAY PARTY

MISS GWEN COURT HAS HAPPY AND BUSY TIME CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY TENNIS AND DANCING Miss Gwen Court's birthday was celebrated yesterday with a jolly tennis afternoon at her home in Sarsfield Street, Herne Bay. fJPHE weather was ideal, and the guests spent a very happy time. Those present were Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. Wheeler, Miss Phyl Feet, Miss M. Peet, Miss Edna Walrond, Miss Kath Miller, Miss Noel Self and Miss T. Jones. In the evening Miss Court entertained several friends at another little tennis party. When it was too dark for tennis the remainder of a merry evening was passed in singing and dancing. The young hostess looked delight-

fully cool in her tennis frock of ivory crepe do chine. Her guests were Mr. and Mrs. V. Dibble, Miss Essie Gratton, Miss Edna Walrond, Miss Noel Self and Messrs. D. Wilson, V. Clark, R. Purdon and P. Whyman.

“SPEECH DAY”

LADIES’ COLLEGE CELEBRATES PROGRESS DURING YEAR Large numbers of parents and friends gathered in St. Aiden’s Hall last evening when the Ladies" College, Remuera, celebrated “Speech Day.” The Rev. 11. A. Coleman presided and the principal, Miss Moore-Jones, received the guests. A programme of items was presented. The annual report stated that there was a total of 8G pupils and that much progress had been shown during the year which was satisfactory. The various classes under capable instructors had done well. At the conclusion of the programme Mr. Coleman presented the prizes. Awards are as follow:—* I Form ll.—Form badge, Milicent Kirton; geography and science, Jean Menzies; Scripture and general knowledge., H. O’Reilly; French, R. Cleave; elocution, R. Cleave; drawing, H. O’Reilly Form 111 A.—Form badge, A. Bvabiner: English and general knowledge, J Skeates; elocution, J. Cleave; sewing, A. Brabiner. Form lllß.—Form badge, P. Young; French, B. Young; Scripture and geography, S. Nelson; elocution, S. Nelson; composition and history, J. Crotliers; consistent work, E. Kelly; drawing, G. Steinmetz; leather-work, S. Nelson. Form lllC.—Form badge, Y. Colnett: English subjects, L. Roberts; consistent work, D. Ferguson; drawing, C. Moore* Jones. Form IVA.—Form badge, B. Johnstone; arithmetic and history, C. Nelson; elocution, O. Nelson,; sewing and handwork, B. Wigg; general knowledge, M. Winstone; Scripture, J. Wilkinson; arithmetic, M. Kerr; French, 11. Proctor; consistent work, B. Dingle. Form IVB. —Form badge, M. White: English, IST. Jack; reading and recitation, M. Culford Bell; history and geography M. Kissling. Form VB.—First in form, D. Ford; arithmetic and recitation, W. Alison. Music.—H. O’Reilly, Y. Colnett, A. Brabiner, S. Nelson, A. Morrison, J. Johnstone. Tennis Trophies.—Singles: Challenge Cup and A laddei% Delme Goldsmith; B ladder, Calma Nelson; C ladder, Joyce Stonex. Doubles: Betty Young and U O’Reilly. Prize Essay.—Milicent Kirton. Special prize, Form 11., Milicent Kirton. Form UIA., Alison Brabiner. Music certificates: Primary, Peggy Walker; practical and higher division, Y. Colnett.

SUMMER FAIR

A very successful “Summer Fair” was conducted at the Mount Eden Congregational Hall on Wednesday. The ceremony commenced at 2.30 p.m., the Rev. R. C. Roberts presiding. Mrs. A. G. Lee, the president of the Women’s Club, in a brief address referred to the work of the club in connection with the life of the church.

A vocal solo by Miss Lilly Woods was highly appreciated.

The chairman introduced the Mayoress of Auckland, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, who, after some pleasing and instructive remarks, declared the fair open.

The many stalls, which ■were prettily decorated, were presided over by the women of the church. The church funds will benefit to the extent of £ 105.

SOCIAL EVENING

A very successful benefit social was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Waiuku, on Wednesday night, there being a good attendance of dancers and card players. The floor was in good order and excellent dance music was contributed by Mrs. James, Miss N. Miller and Mr. Watson, with Mr. C. H. Pearson assisting with drums, the duties of M.C. being carried out by Mr. P. Duff. A spot waltz was won by Miss M. Miller and Mr. D. Muir, and the Monte Carlo prizes were secured by Miss P. Elmsly and Mr. Gleeson. The 500 tournament was won by Mrs. Potier and Mr. C. R. Barriball.

A very dainy supper was provided by Mesdames Holmes, Huff, Pearson and the Misses Z. Robinson, M. and Maude Arkle, while the various prizes were donated by Mrs. Knight, Miss Arkle, J. Fraser and H. M. Barriball. In presenting- the prizes to the winners Mr. Barriball thanked all who had assisted to make the function such a success-