IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 861, 3 January 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Bliss Gneiu‘ru, of Tusmuziizi, is. a visitor to Auckland. 3 a s The Misses Corbett, of .\‘zipier, are Visitors to Auckland. t ’.l 5‘ )Irs. Blunnlcll. of New i”l.\'rz‘wuth, is staying at Royal Court. a: a t Mir. and Mrs. R. 'VV. Corsun, of Auckland, are staying at the Star Hotel. 3 t )3 .\lr. and 311‘s. Conipson, of Adelaide, South Australia, are Visiting Auckland. * 3!! $ )Irs. P. and Miss H. \Villiums. of Paeroa. and Miss Simpson, of Christchurch, are at the Central Hotel. I? 3 » >37 lirlr. and Mrs. T. B. Salmon. who have been touring the Auckland ProVince, have returneg to Blenheim. 3 Miss Barbara Gould. who has been visiting England, returned by the Rangitata, and left for her home in Christchurch on Tuesday. 4: * a: Mrs. Donald Harkness, of Takutai Street, Parnell, left VVellington by the Tahiti for America, where she will join her pareiits, and milk: her home. >3 Mr. and Mrs. R. Macmorran, of Orakei Road, Remuera, and their two children, have gone to Orewa, where they will spend'the sumitner holidays. * * Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Barker, of Gisborne, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Llartin, of Wellington, and Mrs. J. Armitage, of Los Angeles, are guests at the Grand Hotel. . ‘ :3 s at Sister U. M'eancr, formerly of the Sanatorium, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, left by the Maui Pomare, for Samoa, where she will fulfil an 18 months’ engagement as ward sister at the Government Hospital. NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT KARE KARE A JOLLY EVENING A very jolly party was held at Kare Kare on New Year’s eve. Most of the guests appeared 'in fancy dress, and a happy time was spent with musical items, games and dancing. Prizes for fancy dress were won by Miss E. VVilson as Eve, J. Campbell, nlaori Wahine, and Mrs. Clive Henry, Miss 1930. Mr. Ward, as Departed Spirits, and Mr. Cunningham, Drunk, won the gentlemen’s prizes. Among other pretty and clever costumes were the following:— - Miss Moir, Carmen; Miss Purdie, Dolly Varden; Miss McLeod, Chance; IVliss Fowler, Parcel Post; Miss C. Moffatt, Spider Web; Miss V. Bunting, Chinese; lvliss J. Mulvany, Georgian lVlailil of Honour; lVliss S. lVlulvany, Stuart Llaiden; Bliss E. GalWay, Gipsy; niiss K. Galway, Gipsy; .Miss Earl, Peasant; Bliss Jones, Cowgirl; Miss D. Moir, College Boy; Miss Joyce Trayes, Minehaha; Miss 11. Alison, Eastern Girl: Mr. C. W. Bean, Pirate; Mr. W. VVest, Baby; Mr. E. Sandes, Bedouin; Mr. J. Draught, Female; Dir. D. Jones, ZMata—dor; Llr. Henry, A Sleepless Night lVlr. Rich, Llexican; Mr. Lightfoot, Tramp; 1 Master Raleigh Trayes, Patience Gray.

i REMUERA 5 _- gMRS. C. MUNRO EMANUEL’S j GUESTS SEE NEW YEAR IN E i _ i To greet the New Year and bid 1 good-bye to the bid, Mr. and Mrs. 1 C. Munroe Emanuel entertained 3 § number of their friends at a joHy party at their residence, No. 17 Remuera Road, on New Year’s Eve. The reception hall and dining room were brightly decorated with rose and ‘ blue streamers. Dancing and music passed a very enjoyable evening, Mr. Jack Lumsdaine and partner, and Miss H. Morse helping to entertain the guests. Mrs. Emanuel wore a smart gown of old rose and gold brocade. ' AMONG THE GUESTS Mrs. L. F. O‘Connor had on a gold metal lace ankle-length gown. Mrs. Trask wore black satin and lace. Mrs. ‘W. Wright was in cardinal red georgette, with gold relief. Mrs. Bert Jones chose an ankle-length frock or alice blue georgette. Mrs. D. Clark wore black beaded georl gette. . Mrs. Steinberg had on a. french gown of floral georgette. i‘ll‘S. C. Biorse was in black georgette, dipping to the ankles. _ Mrs. Hewitt wore cerise taffeta and gold lace. _‘Alrs. BlcKendrick had on mauve and ‘Sll‘.’er georgette. Mrs. B. Kissen was wearing a. handpalnted gown and pink georgette. Ali’s. liuratt's gown was of shrimp pink and black beaded georgette. "Mrs. Tovey chose a bouffant frock of pink and blue taffeta. Miss (19 Joux had on pale amethyst satin and net. Miss Sneddon was in White lace, with scarlet relief. Miss Grenville wore green georgette, {with uneven liemllne. 5 Miss Morse had on a blue georgette ' frock. Btiss Llillington was wearing black georgette relieved in pink. Miss Faram was in lemon floral crepe do chine. Miss W'ise chose foxglove pink georgette. Miss Sullivan‘s frock was of kingfisher blue satin. Miss Myrtle Mortensen_wore Va period frock of blue crepe de chine, With Silver sequin coatee.

BIRTHDAY PARTY CHILDREN ENTERTAINED AT NORTHCOTE To celebrate the sixth birthday of their daughter Rat-a, Mr. and Mrs. H. Shaw, entertained a. number of child—ren at their residence, Vincent Road, Northcote, dn New Year’s Day. The afternoon was happily spent by the children with games on the lawns, sweets and Don bons being freely distributed. Among the children present were:— Misses Joan and Nancy Borrows, Thelma. Adamson, Freda. and Rita. Lidiard, Jean Denning, Gwen Bishop, Heather Crawford, Peggy Stringer, and Masters Bruce Lethbridge, Philip Stringer, Lester Denning, Douglas and Harry Shaw. In the evening a number of guests were entertained with music and card games. Among those present werez—Mirs. and Bliss Jean Arblaster, bliss Ray Kirby (Thames), Mr. and Mrs. Denninzz, 311‘. and 311‘s. Bishop, and Airs. H. Stringer.

DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOo—L

t i l LRELNION OF ENGLISH BRANCH ; ADDRESS BY MISS AVERIU. g . 1; The annual reunion of the Auvsk- ; land Diocesan High School Old l Girls’ League (English branch) l was held at Church House, West- . minster, London, in November. i The day began with a celebration of { Holy Communion, followed by iFounders‘ Day commemoration serivice, with an address by the Rev. Canon Partridge. These services were held in the chapel of Mary Sumner I i House, “'estminster. Lunch followed at the Church House Restaurant. After lunch a. short business meeting was held, at which the vice-president of the Old Girls’ League, Miss Frances lForte, took the chair. A cable was read from the league in Auckland, and letters from the pre—sident, Miss Dorothy Butler, and head-

mistress of the Diocesan High School, Aliss Sandford. JThe report and accounts were adopted. A discussion followed on the proposed new constitution of the O.G.L. At the close of the business meeting, Aliss Winifred Averill, a member of the League Executive Committee in Auckland, gave an interesting speech on “Latest News of the League in New Zealand.” Tea and talk brought to an end a very happy and inspiring reunion which means so much to old girls living permanently in England. Old friendships were renewed, old days recalled, and the inner meaning of fellowship regained by many. Those present were: (Alembers), Mrs. Burmester, Mrs. Mav, Airs. Purdie Mrs. Spong, Airs. Edwin Smith, the Misses D. Grant Cowen, F. Forte, YV. Averill, E. King, L. Hogg, W. Cox, G Cole, J. Alays, M. Smith, L. Revburn D. Hickey, AI. J. "Wilkie, R. Crav/shaw! (Associates): The Misses H. AI. Bagnail, C. Gedge, D. Ironside, C. Prosser. YY r , Stona, C. Curry.

GOLDEN WEDDING HAPPY SOCIAL EVENING Mr. and l\lrs. WV. G. \Vhitcombe, of Tennyson Street, Northcote, who celebrated their golden wedding recently, were entertained by their family at a social in the luasonic Hall in the evening. There were more than 50 direct descendants present, and a large number of friends. Numerous telegrams and congratulatory letters were received from absent relatives and friends. Dancing and musical items were followed by supper, a. three-tier wedding cake occupying the placefof honour. Tht toast of the bridal couple was proposed by Mr. A. E. Greenslade, Mayor of Northcote, and responded to by Mr. Whitcombe. On behalf of the sons and daughters, the Mayor presented Mr. and Mrs. VVhitcombe with two easy chairs, and on behalf of the grandchildren an eiderdown quilt. Among the guests present were:-—Th.e Mayor of Northcote, iVIr. A. E. Greenslade, and lVlrs. Greenslade, Mr. and Mire. John Broady, Mr. W. Neville, Mrs. E. Neville, Mrs. E. Whitcombe, Mrs. ’.L‘. Whitcombe, Mr. H. E. Edmandson, of Northcote, Mrs. G. Rout (Mount Albert), Mr. and Mrs. F. Gl‘igg (Greenhithe), Mrs. W. Moore (lVlangere), I\lrs. J. Parkinson (Remuera), Mrs. W. R. Knight (Mungere), Mrs. Symonds (Birkenhead). Mrs. H. Robertson (Biangere), l\[r. A. l\[oore (Devonport), lur. J. Robertson (Mangere), Mr. and Mrs. P. Williams (Thames), Mr. C. Blair (Birkenhead), Mr. and Mrs. M. Keefe (New Lynn), Mr. and i\‘[rs. \V. Keefe (Avondale), Mr. V. Keefe (New Lynn). bliss L. Fielding (Drury), Llrs. XV. Johnston (Papakura), Mrs. L. York (Drury), Miss V. W‘arren (Drury), Mir. and Mrs. F. Mclsaacs (King Country), LMiss l\‘[abel Neilson (Point Chevalier). 111‘. P. Harwood (Thames). Mr. J. Reid (Waitara). li-Ir. J. Pascoe. Miss G. Nelson, Mr. A. Harley, Mr. R. Nelson and Mrs. WV. Whitcombe, of Northcote.

NORTHCOTE YOUNG FOLK CELEBRATE DANCE IN THEATRE There was a happy gathering of the young people of Northcote and surrounding districts in the Palais The atre on New Year’s Eve, when the welcoming of the new year was ce’!ebrated by dancing, jollity and fun. j :G . theatre was effectively decorated with multi-coloured streamers and strings of balloons. Excellent dance music was supplied by the Palais Orchestra, while Air. G. ±l. Edwards acted as AI.C. Among those present were: Airs. Tumblett, who wore a frock of navy crepe de chine; Airs. C Palmer green figured morocain; Airs. W. YVatson’ primrose crepe de chine, with shawl to tone; Airs. G. Edwards, black chenille georgette; Airs. AlcKenzie, peacock blu® crepe de chine with shawl; Aliss Y wi?£ d^ ard ’i sr , een crepe de chine bodice! Avith floral skirt and tulle bow; Aliss AB?s a n Fd^ im H georgette and tulle’! satin • £ rdS ’ ?2 le pink tuhe and satin, Aliss AI. Ryan, blue crepe de chine relieved with lemon; Miss A. McFet--S?- 0 P!( lk georgette, uneven hemliSl nith satin bow to tone; Miss C y ’ e crir.“ d e ÜB S; M i7 8B % Bi S?; georgette TeFevSi Wl th diamente trimmings. chine S /hh St royll Ahce Robertson, crepe de chine with imeven hem and gold braiding; Miss ireSe McKenzie pink figured satin; llist Alunelle Crowther, floral ninon* Atiss Doreen Crowther, scarlet and ’ behX rfi^tti" e; Anss SS G A -Robh InniS ’ apple lviiss Robb, cream Ereore-^tt*. saun yvTth th n r o e , d; Mi ’) S Cheadll, orange satin, ith posy and gold lace • Aliss AT Woodward, blue crepe de chine skirt l-if-n sequined bodice and shoulder posv; Ali«s at apple green taffeta; Miss V. Fetridge, green floral crepe de chine.

MURRAY—McISAAC A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church. Birkenhead, on December 31, when Miss Ruth Mclsaac. eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Mclsaac, was married to Mr. John Leslie Murray. second son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Murray, of Great Barrier. The Rev. J. H. Allen was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Mr. F. Mclsaac, wore a. charming frock of pales: pink georgette, dipping to the ankles at the back. Her veil of pale pink tulle embroidered in silver. formed :3. train. and she carried a. beautiful shower bouquet of pink blossoms. In attendance on the bride were Miss W. “'hitcombe and lliss Molly hiclsaac. who wore dainty frocks of pale sage green and lemon crepe de chine respectively. headdresses of tulle to tone with their frocks being also Worn. Two little flower girls, Alice Isbester and Freda Llclsaac, were very prettily frocked. the former in lavender and the latter in turquoise blue crepe de chine. Mr. \V. Blonaghan was best 1118!], Mr. Ivan' Murray acting as groomsman. A. reception was held later at the residence of the bride’s mother, “Inhi—rangi," Highbury, Mrs. Mclsaac receiving the guests in a. frock of navy georgette relieved with lemon, and :1 hat to tone. Mrs. Murray was wearing a frock of cinnamon marocain with a. hat of the same shade. Guests at the wedding and reception were the bride‘s grandparents, Mr. and Blrs. Whitcombe, of Northcote, who have just celebrated their golden wedding. Later the bride travelled in a. frock of cigar brown lace and georgette, with a. fur coat and hat of toning brown shades.

JENKINS—AUCRAM The wedding was celebrated on New Year’s Day in St. James’s Church, Mangere, of Miss Edna Aucram, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs. T. Aucram, of Onehunga, to Mr. William Jenkins, elder son of Mr. and the late Mrs. R. Jenkins, of Herne Bay. The Rev. A. V. Venables was the officiating minis- J ter. Entering the church on the arnl of her father, the bride wore a sleeveless frock of ivory crepe de chine with uneven hemline. A. long veil of hand-embroidered tulle formed the train, the headdress being finished with a. Coronet of orange blossom. A shower bouquet of sweet peas, carnations and maiden-hair fern was carried. In attendance on the bride were Miss Olive Aucram and Miss Eileen Aucram, sisters of the bride, Who both wore sleeveless frocks of eau de nil crepe do chine, with double tiered skirts. Bandeaux of tulle finished at the side with a. fan were also worn. Their bouquets were of sweet peas and (lablias in shades of lemon and pink. ‘ Z\lr. ‘W’alter Aucram acted as best‘ man. i

A reception was held later at the home of the bride’s parents, Mrs. Aucram receiving in a frock of brick red marocain faille.

BRIDE CARRIES MADONNA LILIES - CORSON—MEBAN A wedding of Auckland and Hawke's Bay interest took place at St. Paul’s Church, Napier, on Boxing Day, when Gladys Liabel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VV. Lleban, of Napier, was married to Ronald W. Corson, of Auckland, eldest’son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corson, of Gisborne. 1 The bride, who entered the church on the arm of. her father, looked most attractive in her wedding frock of white moire, the back of which‘ merged into a short pointed train, beaded in seed pearls and lined with silver tissue. A veil of embroidered tulle was draped over the head and fell as a second train. She carried a sheaf of madonna lilies with ruffles of ivory tulle and satin streamers. Attending the bride were Miiss Freda. Hannah (Hastings) and Bliss Treve Bissell, who were daintily frocked in deltt‘ blue silk voile embossed in pink roses. Mr. T. A. N. Carson and Mr. ReesAllan, both of Gisborne, acted as best man and groomsman, respectively. After the ceremony a reception was held in the lounge of the Masonic Hotel, which was charmingly decorated for the occasion. More than 100-guests were present. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement ‘is announced of Betty, youngest daughter of Mr. and Airs. VV. J. Forster, of Raetihi, to Al~ bert Victor, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Durrand, of Auckland, late of Gisborne. : t o The engagement is announced of Magdalena, youngest daughter of Mrs. Brookland, of Auckland, to Edward, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Nelmes, of Matamata. * t t The engagement is announced of Emma. Thomson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. W. A. Sinton, of Hobsonville, to Roland William, second son of 11m. and the late Mr. G. 0. Bright, of Pat--nell. # It * The engagement is announced of Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Elliott, of Great North Road, Avondale, to \Villiam, youngest son of Lin and Airs. J. Isherwood, of. Clyde Street, \Vhangarei. 3" i: 3 The engagement is announced of Lilian M. Hinchliffe, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hinchliffe, of Mount Eden, Auckland, to Mr. A. E. Hors—fall, second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. M. Horsfall, Gamaru. 5 ON NEW YEARS EVE

A. jolly Hogmanay dance was held m Scots Hall by the Auckland Centre of the New Zealand Labour Party on Year’s Eve, a large number of enthusiastic dancers being present. The hall was brightly decorated, and most enjoyable musical and vocal items were interspersed with the old-time and modern dances. Some delightful exhibition dances and novelty numbers mere also given. In welcoming the guests, Mr. M J Savage, M.P. for Auckland West, remarked that the Labour Party entered the new year “confident of the future,"