IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 860, 2 January 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. I. Mair, of Takapuna, is visiting Rotorua. Mrs. H. P. Wrigley, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. * * * Mrs. F. Gordon, of Claudelands, is a visitor to Auckland. Miss Shaw, of Frankton, is in Auckland for the New Year. Mrs. Mansell, of Remuera, is spending a few days in Tauranga. Mrs. D. Andrews and family are at Bucklands Beach for the holidays. Mrs. Warner, of Hamilton, and Miss Wright are visiting Tauranga. Mrs. S. F. Temple, of Takapuna, is staying at Hamurana for the fishing. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Myerscough. of Karori, Wellington, are at the Star Hotel. * * * Mrs. J. P. Rogers, of Claudelands, l is spending the holidays at North Shore. Mrs. J. Fotheringham, of Kitchener Road, Takapuna, is visiting Hamurana, Rotorua. * * * Dr. Margaret Knight is the guest of Mrs. David Nathan at The Hill, Manurewa. * * * Mrs. S. S. Dean, of Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. F. Sanders, of Remuera. Mrs. A. D. Gillies and Miss Marjorie Gillies, of Havelock North, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. B. Garp, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. G. Willock, of Gisborne, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Stacey and Mr. and Mrs. P. Harle, of Christchurch, are guests at the Central Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Welch and family, of Ngaruawahia, are spending the holidays at Cheltenham Beach. # * * Mr. and Mrs. L. Menzies, of Christchurch, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, of Gisborne, are at the Royal Hotel. * * * Lady Robertson and her family are spending the summer months at their home in Minnehaha Avenue, Takapuna. Mr. and Mrs. Dorset, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland and are guests of Mrs. K. M. Graham, of Symonds Street. Mrs. Gordon Armstrong, who is a visitor from England, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. R. H. Abbott, of Remuera. Mrs. G. Kandson Abel and Miss Joan Abel, of Remuera, are leaving tomorrow by the Maunganui on a visit to Sydney. Miss Ann Fraser, of Wheturangi Road, Remuera, returned on Tuesda:/ from a two months’ visit to Dunedin and Invercargill. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Gaffney, accompanied by Mrs. Cotter, arrived by the Maunganui from Sydney and are staying at Courtville. Misses W. and D. Hadlee and Miss Bryce, of Timaru, are visiting Auckland and are staying with relatives at Wanganui Avenue, Herne Bay. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Ireson, and the Misses Nidar and Lilah Ireson, of Sydney, who have been staying at Brent’s, Rotorua, are leaving for Wellington today. Mrs. N. E. Anderson and her sister, Miss Daphne Henderson, of Auckland, accompanied by Miss Dorothy Maclean, of Timaru, leave tomorrow on an extended tour of England and the Continent. Mr. and Mrs. C. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. H. Myers, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Stabb and Miss Stabb, of Dunedin, Miss M. Thompson, of Hunterville, and Dr. and Mrs. Brewis, of Hamilton, are among the guests at Hotel Cargen. WAIKATO NOTES j j Mrs. T. C. Fraser is at Taupo for | the holidays. I Miss M. Murphy, of Wellington, has been visiting Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Worley are visiting the Thames Coast. Mrs. E. J. Morgan, of Melbourne, is at the Hamilton Hotel. Mrs. W. M. Horton, of Hamilton, has been visiting the Thames Coast. * * * Miss S. Goodwin, of Hamilton, is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Garvey, of Tauranga, is a guest at the Hot Springs Hotel. To Aroha. Miss Lily Copplestone, of Christchurch, is at Kawhia for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sims, of Hamilton, are spending the holidays at Kawhia. Mrs. A. S. Brewis, of Hamilton, is spending the holidays at the Thames Coast. Miss M. Valder, of Tauranga, is visiting her home in Claudelands for the holidays. * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Stevens have returned to Tauranga from a visit to Hamilton. Mrs. J. Olipliant and family, of Te Awamutu, are spending the holidays at the Thames Coast. Mrs. P. R. Stewart, who spent the Christmas holidays at Okoroire, has returned to Hamilton. Lady Buckleton and her daughter, of Wellington, spent this last weekend at Puru. Thames Coast. * * * A PRESENTATION A presentation was made to Miss Betty Sharpe, who has resigned from headmaster of the Waihou School, cn the occasion of her marriage. Miss Sharpe was presented with a beautiful floating bowl as a mark of appreciation of her services for the last three years by Mr. H. McGowan, headmaster of the Waihou School on behalf of the parents and children. Miss Shari»e feelingly and suitably replied.

Grand Hotel Dance Party MANAGEMENT ARRANGES GAY EVENING STREAMERS AND NOVELTIES Thu Masonic Hall was the scene of great festivity on New Year’s Eve, when a jolly dance was given by Mr. G. H. Bassant, manager of the Grand Hotel. A large number of visitors were present from all parts of Hew Zealand, a great many overseas visitors being also present. Streamers, in a. delicate shade of rose pink, interlaced with lilac blossom, draped the ceiling, while gold trellis work at the ends of the hall looked delightful with its arrangement of large cactus and flowers. A rest lounge for between dances had been made outside the hall. This was gay with brightly-coloured flags and awnings, and charmingly illuminated with fairy lamps giving a most delightful effect. The distribution of novelties com--5 pleted a most enjoyable evening. Among those present were: Miss Anne Gordon chose gold satin j with coatee to match. Miss Alice Adams wore green and black flowered ninon. Mrs. Athol Mills was wearing brocaded lame and gold lace. ’ Miss Rosemary Waller was in palest 3 pink taffeta. Miss Beth Stokes chose sprigged taffeta and tulle. Miss Molly Bailey wore ivory georgette with crystal embroideries. Miss Janet Wallace had on rose pink frilled georgette. Mrs. G. Trevithick wo.s wearing orange 1 taffeta and lace. £ Mrs. Campbell chose green flowered ninon. Mrs. Commons was wearing red floral georgette with side panels. Mrs. Hunter was in a sequined frock of » pink ninon. Miss Joan Hudson chose black and silver sequins and green shoes. Miss Somerset Clive wore orange taf- - feta and tulle. L ' Miss Dolly Vaile had on a primrose - ankle-length georgette frock. Miss Jocelyn Blomfield -wore chenille spotted green tulle. Miss Jocelyn Riddiford’s frock was of 3 frilled blue taffeta. 3 Mrs. de Gruff Hunter had on black sprigged taffeta and tulle gown. Miss M. Vaile was wearing cardinal red lace with long pointed hem. c Mrs. Mark Davis chose black and silver f sequins. r Mrs. Alfred Miller had op palest mauve ring velvet. Mrs. Gordon Jones were blue and white s figured ninon. Miss Nancy Martin’s frock was of ivory t georgette embroidered with rhinestones.

DINNER PARTY AT GRAND HOTEL MRS. COTTER AND MRS. DARGAVILLE ARE JOINT HOSTESSES Airs. Harold Cotter and Airs. E. Dargaville were hostesses at a bright dinner party at the Grand Hotel on New Year’s Eve. Airs. Cotter was smartly gowned in black Chantilly lace and Airs. Dargaville chose a frock of black chiffon embroidered with crystal beads. Those present were:—Airs. Black, Airs. T. Cotter, senr., Air. and Airs. Gaffney, Air. and Airs. Pat Hanna, Aliss Nancye Hanna, Airs. Goodwin, Aliss Molly Goodwin, Airs. Hain, Mrs. Douglas Hain, Air. H. Cotter and Air. E. Dargaville. «»

Cheery Dinner Is Followedby Dance and Cabaret Party To Celebrate Announcement of Engagement MRS. C. G. MACINDOE ENTERTAINS FOR DAUGHTER Miss Jean Macindoe spent a very happy New Year’s Eve. To celebrate the announcement of her engagement to Mr. Stewart Paterson, of Wanganui, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Macindoe entertained a party of friends at a dinner at the Grand Hotel. After the cheery dinner the guests danced at the Grand Hotel until midnight and then adjourned to the' Civic Winter Garden Cabaret. Mrs. Macindoe was wearing a gold brocaded tissue gown and a deep cyclamen velvet wrap. Vivid japonica pink taffeta, flounced

and swathed to fit the figure, was chosen by Miss Jean Macindoe. Her wrap was of soft black satin. Miss Tweet Macindoe’s pretty period frock was of pale pink georgette with tulle frills. THE GUESTS Mrs. Trevor Brett was in an ivory satin beaute gown. . Mrs. Noel Airey was smartly frocked in tui'quoise blue chiffon, with deep cape collar effect. Mrs. W. S. Glenn chose a gown of black chantilly lace. Mrs. Bon Watson’s period frock was of pompadour pink taffeta. Mrs. J. Collins was wearing a black and autumn coloured chiffon gown. Mrs. G. Roxburgh had on an uneven length gown of black ninon. Mrs. J. Paterson’s frock of black crepe de soie was embroidered with rhinestones. Mrs. Rex Carew was wearing a frock of deep marigold georgette. Mrs. Ernest Alison wore an oyster lace frock. Mrs. O’Riordan had on naples blue Mrs. H. V. Wilson’s gown was of Chinese red satin, silver appliqued. Mrs. H. P. Wrigley, Wellington, had on gold lace and amber chiffon. Mrs. Esmonde Napier was wearing a draped gown of ciel blue moire. Mrs. Rex Hoyes had o na smart geranium red beaded georgette frock. Mrs. M. Pool had on a draped gown of cornflower blue georgette. Mrs. Eldon Napier was in a shrimp pink georgette frock with, relief of brilliants. Mrs. Goodfellow’s frock was of sprigged taffeta. Miss Nancye Hanna was wearing a blonde lace frcok. Mrs. A. Bees was in white georgette hemmed with silver lace. Mrs. A. Miller wore a chiffon velvet gown of palest amethyst toning. Miss E. Miller had on a crepe satin frock in rose tonings. Mrs. Norman Hanna had on black taffeta with crystal beading. Mrs. E. R. N. Russell chose petunia shaded taffeta. Miss Ailsa Russell wore gold lace over black pink geogrette. Miss Helen Montague wore sapphire blue velvet with rhinestone embroideries. Miss Edna Rhodes wore brightly patterned chiffon. Mrs. J. Gibson chose a frilled frock of coral georgette, with, hip bow of apple green taffeta. Mrs. B. Franklin wore lime georgette patterned with black. Miss Edna Craig chose pale primrose printed georgette. Miss Ballin, Christchurch, wore a flame georgette gown. Miss Amy Low® was in japonica pink gerogette. Miss Winsome Airey had on a chic evening ensemble of black ninon with uneven hemline. GAIETY AT CIVIC NEW YEAR’S REVELS WINTER GARDEN FUNCTION The Civic Theatre Winter Garden presented a gay and delightful appearance on New Year’s Eve, when a large number of dancers attended to see the old out in the popular way. Some lovely frocks were worn by the dancers, who thoroughly appreciated the enjoyable music provided by the Ted Henkel Syncopaters, a special band, who gave numbers not heard before in Auckland. The Civic Ballet, in a grand revue, was another attraction, and was greatly appreciated by all. Dancing was continued until well after two, the New Year being welcomed with the old custom so much delighted in and something new added for good luck. The evening was one of the most brilliant held in Auckland. Among those who arrived after midnight were Mrs. C. G. Macindoe, Miss Jean Macindoe, Miss Tweet Macindoe, Mrs. W. S. Glen, Mrs. Noel Airey, Mrs. Rex. Carew, Mrs. J. Paterson, Mrs. D. Watson, Miss Molly Bailey, Miss Winsome Airey, Mrs. Trevor Brett, Mrs. J. Collins, Mx*s. G. Roxburgh, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot and party, Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien and party, Air. and Mrs. Trevor Brett and party, Mr. and Mrs. Louisson, Mrs. Napier, Mrs. Hayes and party, Mrs. Esmonde Napier, Mrs. A. Davis and party. AMONG THE DANCERS Miss Nellie Maunsell was in a black chiffon frock dipping to the ankles. Miss Dot Ryan was in georgette of palest yellow, dipping at the side. Miss Mabel Andrews had chosen a floral chiffon frock in orange shades. Miss Edna Gill wore a slim-fitting green georgette frock, with a flared skirt. Miss Nina Wallace had on a frock of black georgette, with a beaded design in crystal. Miss Dolly Vaile’s charming frock was of pale pink chiffon, dipping at the back, with a spray of flowers. Miss Rita Cornaga wore blue georgette with a cape collar, and spray of natural flowers. Miss Cherry Anderson’s frock was of ivory embossed chenille georgette. Miss Alice Adam’s flowered ninon frock was in tones of green and black. A frock of pale begonia georgette with an uneven hem was worn by Miss Gwen Taylor. Miss Patti Sutherwood was in waternymph green taffeta rind silver lace. Mrs. Gambier wore black and pink taffeta and satin. Miss Rita Henley was wearing silver lame and georgette. Miss Veanie Henley wore a frock of palest pink chiffon, with a spray of natural flowers*

PRINCESS ROBE OF IVORY SATIN MAIDS IN DAFFODIL AND LILAC LEWIS—CROSSMAN The wedding was ce.ebrated at St. Matthew’s Church on Friday last of Florence Lilian, eldest daughter of Mrs. Campbell, of Auckland. and Rupert Alden, j younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, of Remuera. The Rev. Grant Cowen 'Officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. C. Crossman, of Hamilton, looked charming in her longsleeved frock of white satin, which was of the close-fitting princess style, with a long panel falling from the right hip to a point below the hem, and finished with tulle hip bow’ with a posy of orange blossoms, with a smaller one on the left shoulder. Her veil of embroidered tulle was held in place with silver bands, and clusters of orange blossoms above the ears. A beautiful shower bouquet of Christmas lilies, white carnations and pale pink roses was carried. In attendance on the bride were two maids, Miss Violet Harden and Miss Alice Crossman, sister of the bride, who wore delightful frocks of daffodil and lilac satin respectively. The full skirts dipped to the ankles at the back, and the close-fitting corsages were finished with deep georgette collars edged with lace. Picture hats of crinoline straw in a pale shade of daffodil with lace and flower trimming in lilac and daffodil tonings were worn, blending with their bouquets of lavender and lemon flowers. Two little flower girls, Agnes and Jean Campbell, sister of the bride, were prettily frocked in frilled turquoise and rose taffeta, trimmed with pink, blue and silver rosebuds and silver ribbons. Each carried a silver basket of pink and lavender sweet peas. Tulle headdresses were also -worn. A reception was held later at the residence of the bride’s mother, who received the guests wearing a frock of dark brown crepe de chine, with a hat to match. A bouquet of autumn tints was carried. Mrs. Lewis wore a frock of floral silk in pink tonings, with a hat to match. A bouquet of crimson flowers was carried.

ST. JOSEPH LILIES FOR GRAFTON BRIDE BOREHAM—WARREN A very pretty wedding: was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church on Monday evening, December 30, when Miss Gladys Isa Warren, twin daughter of Mrs. George Warren, of Grafton Road, was married to Mr. Reginald H. Boreham, North Island supervisor of the Western Electric Company. The church was beautifully decorated with St. Joseph lilies, Mr. Philpot officiating at the organ. Given away by Mr. Moyses, the bride wore a lovely frock of white crepe de chine, with a horiiton lace veil forming a train, and held in place with a circlet of orange blossoms. A sheaf of lilies and fern was carried. The bridesmaids were Miss Willets and Miss Moyses, who both wore maize georgette frocks with dainty wreaths of pink and maize flowers round their heads. The bouquets were of maize and pink roses and carnations. Mr. J. W. Baxter was best man and Mr. T\ Boreham, brother of the groom, was groomsman. The reception was held at the Orient Tearooms, Newmarket. Mrs. Warren mother of the bride, receiving the guests in a smart beige and black crepe de chine frock and black hat with fawn lace. Mrs. Boreham, mother of the bridegroom, wore a flounced gown of fawn crepe de chine, with a hat to tone. Mrs. Barford, of Wanganui, and twin sister of the bride, chose a pretty blue and pink floral dress and fawn hat. Among those present were:—Mrs. Moyses, jun., Mrs. L. Kelly, Mrs. McCathey, Miss Vera Moyses, Mrs Weniger Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Mason, Miss Walsh, Miss Ferguson, Miss Tremblin, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Spurges, Miss D. Mortensen, Miss Mortensen, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. White, Mrs. J. Watson, Mrs. Mortensen, Mrs. T. Clark, Miss Ivy Boreham, and Miss K. Saunders. MAORI WEDDING INTERESTING CEREMONY AT TUI PA PAENGANUI—PAKAURANGI The wedding of Krekia-a-Paenga-nui, youngest son of the Rev. A. Paenganui, of the well-known ISTgatiwhatua tribe of Orakei, and Hera, fourth daughter of Te Paura Pakaurangi, a chief of the Ngatimaru tribe, was celebrated at Tui Pa on Christmas Hay. The following tribes were represented at the ceremony:—NgatiManiapoto, of Waikato; Ngatai, of Opotiki, Bay of Plenty; Ngaitarangi, of Tauranga; and Ngatiporou, of Gisborne. The bridesmaids were Rehera Paitai, Torei Aperahama, Erena Karauna and Rangiwhena McCaskill, -while Rawiri Piahanahau acted as best man. KITCHEN, LORE TO SKIN POTATOES AND BEETROOT Put some common salt into a strong pack-sheet bag; add the potatoes, having thoroughly washed and dried them, and shake all together for a short time. The potato skins will he removed by the salt and friction more quickly and pleasantly than by peeling with a knife. An easy way to skin a beetroot without causing it to lose colour is to throw it into cold water as soon ns it is cooked. Then draw the hand gently down it and the skin will tall off without trouble. TO MAKE TABLE SALT Thoroughly crush a packet of ordinary salt and place it on clean paper With about one and a-half tablespoonfuls of cornflour. Mix well, put on the top shelf of a warm oven to get thoroughly dry; roll again with the rolling-pin, and store in tins or jars. This salt will never cake, and is verv good for table use. STAINED STEEL KNIVES To clean ordinary steel knives, dip a slice of raw potato in knife powder and all stains will be removed.

21ST BIRTHDAY GAY EDENDALE PARTY The Tennis Hall, Edendale, was a scene of gaiety on Saturday evening last, when about 120 guests assembled to celebrate Miss Kathrine Gillespie’s 21st birthday. The hall was charmingly decorated with multicoloured streamers and coloured Chinese lanterns, the frocks of the dancers adding colour and beauty to the scene. Vocal items were given by Miss Jean Cooper, Miss Stewart, Mr. Pagewood and Mr. McConochie. The spot waltz was won by Mrs. Mclvor and Mrs. Barry. The Monte Carlo was won by Miss Sherson and Mr. Goodwin. A dainty supper was served, a beautiful birthday cake decorating the centre of the table. The usual toasts were honoured, a delightful evening being spent. To receive her guests Mrs. Gillespie chose a beautiful gown of black sequined georgette. Miss Iv. Gillespie wore a frock of lemon georgette, with uneven hemline and taffeta- bow relief. Mrs. B. McConochie chose apple-green charmeuse, with silver trimmings. Mrs. B. M. Betts wore flame knit silk and crepe de chine. Mrs. Barry was in black satin, relieved with almond green. Mrs. Mclvor had on black crepe de chine. Mrs. Wrennall favoured cherry milanese silk. Miss H. Ileene was in white georgette. Miss J. Gillespie chose a princess blue georgette frock with uneven hemline and taffeta bow. Mrs. Z. Barry, Hastings, was in powder blue taffeta, with lemon drapings. Miss Iv. Riley was wearing green georgette, with a two-flare skirt. Miss M. Taylor had on apricot satin, with flowers to tone. Mrs. Ralph Langville was in black georgette and a Spanish shawl. Miss Violet Taylor favoured powder blue satin, with diamente trimmings. Mrs. J. Marshall had chosen black beaded georgette. Miss Hutchinson wore black georgette and lace. Miss Maud Spears was wearing apricot brocade, relieved Avith lace. Miss Jean Cooper chose blue crepe de chine with pink bow. Miss Jessie Cowper’s frock was of green crepe de chine, with brown and green motifs. Miss Betty Wallace wore blue georgette and rose trimmings. Mrs. McCard chose navy crepe de chine with fawn trimmings. Mrs. Purvis had on black taffeta and georgette. Miss Purvis was in cream crepe de chine. Mrs. Rowill wore black georgette. Miss K. Lynch chose chiffon georgette. Miss Masfield was wearing beige georgette, with uneven hemline. Miss P. Betts wore pink georgette and lace. Miss M. Stewart chose beige crepe de chine. Miss J. Russell had on lemon satin and tulle, with a peaked skirt. Miss A. Lilly wore white crepe de chine. Mrs. Turner was in black ring velvet, silk fringe. Miss J. Gordon had on rose beige crepe de chine. Miss Iv. Sadgrove favoured cream knitted silk. Miss O. Wine wore green and fawn crepe de chine. Mrs. Mansfield was in rose crepe de chine. Mrs. Hunter had on rose georgette, relieved with fawn.

HANDS AND CHARACTERS MODERN READINGS THE FOURTH FINGER The fourth or Mercury Auger is normal when it reaches to the Arst joint of the third Anger. The owner will be versatile and possessed of good mental powers; he will have some ability to rule others, or to make use of their talents, and will have the mental vigour which impels to large thoughtful enterprises. Longer than normal, the Anger indicates greater inHuence over others, and belongs to the person in some public position which brings him into contact with the masses. He will have greater ability in speaking and writng than the owner of the normal Mercury Anger. Shorter than normal, the Anger denotes one who s lacking in tact, impatient and apt to jump to conclusions too quickly. This man or woman will have difficulty in carrying out plans, and will have little inAuenee over others, being too hasty and outspoken. A crooked fourth Anger denotes the person who will inAuenee others in the wrong direction; it suggests a lack of honour and a danger of missing opportunities. A pointed fourth Anger indicates tact and diplomacy; if very pointed, it shows an inclination to be cunning or tricky. The square tip indicates some talent for teaching. If the Anger is spatulate the owner will be very active and energetic, and have some mechanical ability. With a long Arst phalange, there will be tact and fluency in speaking; a long second phalange denotes some ability for writing; a long third phalange means discernment and wisdom. A straight, well-shaped fourth Anger, with a conic or rounded tip, means a discriminating and analytical mind, and belongs to one who gathers much practical knowledge, has the ability to blend the ideal with the practical, and possesses ingenious methods of working. These people understand themselves and others; they rarely lose their self-possession. If there is a wide space at the base between the third and fourth Angers, it indicates one who is independent” and who will govern his own and probably other people's actions. These people may seek the advice of others, but they seldom act upcti it. They are quick to see and ready to take advantage of any opening or opportunity and will accomplish much while others are thinking things over. STUFFED APPLES Ingredients: G fair-sized apples; a ittle stale bread—without crust; a little milk; 1 egg; 1 small handful of stoneless raisins; a few blanched almonds; sugar to taste; 3 tablespoonfuls sugar for the syrup. Peel the apples, or just wash them and leave the peel on if you think they are likely to fall in the baking. Scoop out the centre of each apple leaving a case half an inch or so thick. Soak the bread in the milkSQ ?u U out ’ and put into a basin with the egg, the raisins, the almonds cut up small, and sugar to taste. Mix to a paste, All the apples with this place them on a greased tin and bake’ in a moderate oven. While they are baking, make a s>rup from the sugar bv boiling it with two or three tablespoonfuls of water till thick. When the apples are done, spread the syrup over them and put them back in the oven for a few minutes. Serve cold.

New Year’s Eve At Dixieland Joyous Throng of* Merrymakers Always delightful as are the eveninss at Dixieland Cabaret, the entertain*, ment provided on New Years Kv® will be remembered as the brightest and jolliest held, the cabaret beinj simply thronged with dancers intent on bidding good-bye to the old yea| in as happy a fashion as possible. All kinds of novelties were uted and dancing to the merry strains of Mr. Harry Neilson’s Orchestra was continued until a late hour, several new numbers being played, and an added attraction introduced by classical dances interpreted by Miss Regina Ray, ono being entitled “Anitrn.” from Peer Gynt, and tho other “Moon Shadows.’* These wers much appreciated. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Mrs. It. McCrystal was wearing a black georgette gown embroidered with silvef beads. Mrs. Lowrie McGregor was wearing ft frock of pale pink taffeta and tulle. Mrs. Douglas McFarlane had chosen £ frock of ciel blue satin and ecru lace. Mrs. F. Sturt's frock was of white and gold beaded georgette. Mrs. G. K. Hitchcock wore a taffeta frock in gold and flame shades. Mrs. E. O’Neill's charming frock Wftj of parchment-tinted taffeta. Mrs. Robert Py croft hacl on black georgette, with a shoulder spray an*i black embroidered shawl. Mrs. Glynn’s chic frock was of pin]f satin, with a shoulder flower to tone. Delicate blush pink corded taffeta wa< chosen by Mrs. Mountfort. Mrs. J. Martensen was wearing a crepjj fleuri frock in a pale shade of powder blue. Mrs. Colledge wore shot taffeta ffl| delphinium blue tonings. Miss Helen Sea brook chose- peach Pin* taffeta, with petalled skirt. Miss Robinson’s frqpk of black chiffoH was embroidered with silver beads. Miss Phyllis Gash was wearing pink taffeta and tulle. Miss Peggy Ford’s frock of apricot organdie dipped to her ankles at the ba Miss Peggy Keys chose turquoisft sprigged taffeta, with frilled skirt. Miss Gwen McMillan was wearing g sprigged taffeta frock of orchid pink. Miss Alberta McMillan’s frock was of black and green spotted ring net. Miss Ailsa Lewis was gowned In camelia pink satin, with overskirt fr frilled net. Miss Edna Hooper, Sydney, chose pal a chrome yellow georgette, with points i draperies. Miss Molly Mitchelson’s charming frock was of green floral flounced chiffoiJT Miss Edna Ballantyne was wearing frock of blue taffeta and tulle. Mrs. Albert Neville’s frock was f>t cherry satin and silver lace. Miss Tinker Jackson was gowned ivory ring velvet. Miss Freda Gaudin w'ore cherry rlnjf velvet, with a large blue bow. Miss Nance Fort wore a flounced geor* gette frock of ivory. Miss Gwen Kingston was wearing .£ frock of pink georgette. Miss Shaw chose green embossed geopN gette. Miss Anita Sutherland was wearing $ crystal beaded frock of pale pink. Miss Sutherland was gowned in ross pink taffeta and tulle. Miss Hildred Graham’s frock was ct white crepe de soie flaring to thft ground. Mrs. W. Taylor wore a black georgette gown beaded in silver. Miss Gay Fraser had on black gette over silver lame, with os tries feather hem. Mrs. M. Eady chose printemps greet! georgette, with deep capo collar. Miss Merne had on a blue taffeta froclx Miss Kitty Taylor wore apricot grog grain taffeta. Miss Marjorie Cerutty had on phlo* pink taffeta. Miss Eileen Adkins wore black taffetikwith uneven hem. Miss Salter was wearing a blue taffeta gown, with large hip bow. Miss Young’s frock of green georgetttj dipped at the side. Miss O. Sturt’s pretty frock was of georgette and chenille in a deep shade of wedgwood blue. Miss Jean Graham chose a black geon gette frock, unrelieved. Miss Edgecombe was wearing a dainty frock of palest pink rippled ninon. Flame-shaded georgette with a longL gold tissue shoulder spray, was favoured by Miss Joyce Rowley. Miss Alva Payne was in ivorv georw gette. Miss Tlnice Arthur chose a charming frilled frock of blue taffeta. An ankle-length frock of pale sea-greed taffeta was worn by Miss Mona Craig. Miss Lila Rae had on a shot taffetd frock in shades of_ scarlet and gold. Corded taffeta, in opalescent tintings* was chosen by Miss Eve Cassidv. Miss Lita Fox wore a delightful froclf of old rose georgette. Miss Arthur’s smart frock was of gold lame, with an uneven hemline. A pretty frock of flowered organdie ir£ white and orange shades was chosen bv* Miss Betty Buddie. * Miss Joan M orris wore georgette srf pastel green, with a shoulder spray of pink flowers. Miss J. Harris chose a cream net frock over satin of the same shade. Miss Dorothy Wallen was in a black geoi’gette frock, with a green shoulder flower. Miss E. Barton’s chic frock was of oriental shaded lace. Miss Irving wore a frock of black fafi* feta. Miss Robson’s frock was of blacK georgette, with a beaded design. w» ss i C * ‘? os Ki ns w ? re a charming frock of black chenille and satin. Miss Alma Knight had on a delight** ful frock of ochre-tinted taffeta. . Miss I. Rowell was in a tulle frock in a deep shade of cream. Miss Inez Abdullah's frock "was c*£ georgette m a lovely primrose shade, lame 3 McHatty favoured a frock of gotS frock S Millie Ash l e >' wore a black tafteyS A frock of pink georgette with silvet reliefs was chosen by Miss Rigg.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWER SPRAYS AND POSIES FOR HOME AND PERSONAL ADORNMENT Most art shops now stock special sets that enable amateur craftswomeu; to turn out quite professional-look* ing artificial flowers for home decora* tion and buttonholes. And she who is in search of a hobby might well consider taking up this fascinating craft, especially if she be gifted with nimble fingers and a good eye foe colour effects. Shell flowers are charming, and ex* ceedingly simple to fashion, providing you have the right outfit and materials. Specially successful ara they for interior decoration if you taka the trouble to mount them on real twigs, no matter how bare of leaves the latter may be. A twig from a wildrose bush suggests itself as a fitting background for a delicate pink-tingetl shell rose; and one or two of these sprays grouped together in a tall, artistic vase, will prove a delightful substitute for the real thing. But not all the craftsworaan's energies need be confined to the fashioning of large sprays. Tiny posies of shell, raffia, felt, beads, leather, velvet, organdi and chiffon blossoms may similarly be contrived in odd moments and will prove a boon and a blessing when there are gifts to be dispatched. One uncommon little buttonhole seen recently was made of nothing more extravagant than a few small fir cones- Cleaned and polished, flecked lightly with gilt paint, attached to gilt wires, and bound firmly together, the wee cones needed only some loops qj dark green and brown raffia to tupn them into a coat posy such as is finf met w-ith round every corner. Thß as t idea is woll worth trying.