IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 866, 9 January 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. McGregor, of Hamilton, is visiting relatives in Auckland. Mrs. IST. H. S. Haw, of Wanganui, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. C. G. Lennard, of Ayr Street, Parnell, is visiting Wanganui. Mrs. J. Paterson has returned to Wanganui from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fletcher, of Remuera, are staying at Takapuna. The Misses J. and E. Coombe are the guests of Miss Coombe, Ferry Hill Road, Epsom. The Misses Mealy (2) and Parker (2), of New Plymouth are visiting Auckland. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Burcher, and family, of Lochiel Road, Remuera, are spending the holidays at Takapuna. * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. Sherwood and Mr. and Mrs. D. L. narrower, of Wellington, are staying at the Central Hotel. * # * Mr. and Mrs. Mellsop. of Rotorua, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Alison, of Waiheke, are guests at the Hotel Cargen. * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Cooke and family', of Mount Eden, are spending the holidays at Ewen Street, Takapuna. * * * Mrs. B. Metz, of-Wellington, Mrs. B. Farquhar, of Fiji. Mrs. D. Caldwell, of Cambridge, and Mr. and Mrs. K. Williams, of Gisborne, are at the Grand Hotel. * * * Auckland visitors to The Chateau Tongariro during the past week included Mrs. M. Rattigan, Mrs. Ferrier Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Lawrence and Miss Lawrence, Miss R. Wake, Mrs. T. Ogilvie, Mrs. Oliphant, Mrs. Maddox, Mrs. W. E. Griffiths, Mrs. PI. Allan, and Mrs. J. D. Lindsay*. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bell left this week in their launch Gold Bell for a cruise of the Plauraki Gulf. Their party included the Misses Nancy and June Scott, of Palmerston North, Mrs. A. and Master Lyn Christianson, Waiuku, Miss Stella Mathieson, Mr. M. J. and Master Rangi Goughian, of Waimauku, and Mr. Nixon Scott, of Ruawai.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED PARTY TO CELEBRATE OCCASION ONEHUNGA GATHERING Mr. and Mrs. R. Davey, of Ferndale Road, Ellerslie, late of OneHunga, held a delightful party at their residence on Tuesday evening, to celebrate the engagement of their eldest daughter, Lily Borchard, to Norman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Church, of Victoria Street, Onehunga. Musical item's were given during the evening, interspersed with games and dancing. “Auld Lang Syne” and “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” terminated a very enjoyable evening. Mrs. Davey, assisted by Miss Davey, received the guests. Mrs. Davey was wearing a frock of blue taffeta and diamente, and Miss Davey a turquoise blue chenille frock draped with georgette. Among those present were: Miss Emily Borchard, who wore a frock of figured blue georgette with tonings of rose; Miss Kona Gates, almond green silk; Miss Sylvia Gilbert, pleated lemon-tinted rayon; Miss Marjorie Jones, flame embossed silk; Miss Thelma Church, floral rayon; Mrs. T. Gibb, black georgette and lace; Mrs. H. Eastea, sen., cream silk and lace; Mrs. C. Andrews, black crepe de chine with scarlet trimming. ... Mrs. G. Smith was in apricot crepe de chine and georgette; Mrs. N. Gilmore, white silk relieved with sunset trimming; Mrs. T>. Barker, powder blue pleated crepe de chine; Mrs. M. Rogers, rose dust rayon and georgette pleating; Miss Janie Wooley, wine charmelaine; Miss Ruby Byers, cream silk; Miss Thelma MacKristell, canary crepe de chine. Also present Were:—Messrs. N. Church, \V. Church, Stan Church, T. Gibb, George Manning, Fred Brennan (Sydney), Fred Smith, W. Larnder, K. Prentice, D. Le Day, H. Borchard, D. Barker and C. Andrews. SOCIAL AND DANCE FRANKLIN BURNS CLUB HOLDS GAY ANNUAL FUNCTION ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME The annual social of the Franklin Burns Club, held at Drury, was an outstanding success. There was a record attendance of members and friends. Vocal items were contributed by Miss Helen Hogg, Messrs. Duncan Black, and T. C. Seaton; national dances by Miss Phyllis Gardiner; and musical items by Mr. William Sutherland. Dance music was played by M.r. and Mrs. Fausett, Messrs. L. Ballard, J. M. Cossey, Ferguson, and Piper R. MacLeod. Those present included:—Mrs. W. Coldicutt, wearing black satin, relieved with gold lace: Airs. J. Crawford, shaded fawn crepe de chine; Mrs. 11. Dance, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. A. Johnson, blue beaded georgette; Airs. Fausett, pink chiffon; Airs. J. AI. Cossey, rose crepe de chine; Airs. Robert AlacLeod (Papatoe'toe), green figured crepe de chine; Airs. John Appleby, primrose satin. Airs. W. J. Brooks, who wore royal blue ring velvet; Airs. Colin Blair, blue chenille; Airs. A. R. Cossey, pale pink embossed voile; Airs. H. J. Cossey, beige rayon silk; Airs. T. IT. Brooks, floral ring velvet; Airs. IT. Cosse3’, black velvet: Airs. J. Watson, flowered beige silk; Airs. F. Alurray, geranium red crepe de chine; Airs. Duncan Black (Auckland), black satin, relieved with scarlet; Aliss Xoeline MacLeod CPapatoetoe). pink georgette; Aliss Gladys Ross, jade green georgette; Aliss Jones, blue crepe de chine; Aliss Tresna Wilson, sea green taffeta; Aliss Irene Robinson, black georgette; Aliss Alyrtle Cossey, jade green silk.

Aliss Phil Dance, in a frock of figured voile; Miss Josie Xobbs, salmon pink crepe de chine; Aliss Helen Hogg (Auckland), embroidered ivory georgette; Aliss Winks (Auckland), salmon pink georgette; Aliss Eva Clews, camellia georgette; Aliss Af. James, black georgette; Atiss Grace Dale (Paeroa), mushroom taffeta; Aliss Kath. Brooks, ivory silk jumper suit: Aliss Phil. Gardiner, ivory silk; Aliss Elsie Robinson, sunset crepe de chine; Aliss Queenie Buckeridge, lettuce green georgette; Aliss Lela Seabrook (Mount Albert), electric blue satin.

WEDDING BELLS BRIDESMAIDS IN PINK LUSTY—'VERRALL A pretty wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Violet Pearl Verrall, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. M. Verrall, of Westmere, Grey Lynn, was married to Mr. Walter Francis Lusty, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lusty, of Penrose. The Rev. Canon Grant Cowen performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air. C. Verrall, looked charming in a frock of cream georgette and lace over pale pink satin. Her long tulle veil was beautifully, embroidered in pink and was held in place with a coronet of pink and white orange blossom. As bridesmaid, Aliss Nell Verrall, cousin of the bride, wore a. frock of pink georgette, with a flared skirt of tiers, and a coronet of tulle and silver.. She carried a bouquet to tone. The little flower girl, Betty Lusty, was prettily frocked in blue crepe de chine, with a tight-fitting bodice and frilled skirt. Her headdress was of gold leaves and tulle. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Air. D. Lusty. A reception was held later at St. Cuthbert’s Hall, Westmere, Mrs. Verrall receiving the guests in a frock of beige romanette and lace, with a hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing a blue figured crepe de chine frock with a liat to match. The bride and bridegroom left by car for a tour of the North Island, the bride travelling in a frock of lemon marocaine and navy silk coat, with a hat to tone. Among the guests were: Mesdames H. Verrall, W. Warren (Pukekohe), G. Bradley, A. Zeigler (Te Aroha), E. Verrall, E. Sinclair, C. Verrall, E. George (Portland), A. Maddren, Smith, H. Cole, L. Larsen, and the Alisses Verrall, P- Verrall, G. Lusty, AI. Wright, G. Parkes, M. Gordon/W. Verrall, D. Zeigler, A. Trust (Pio Pio). Smith, Warren, E. Warren and M. Warren. After the breakfast the guests spent a very enjoyable evening at Mrs. Verrall’s residence. A SHEAF OF CHRISTMAS LILIES MURCH—ANDREWS A very pretty but quiet wedding was celebrated on Monday evening in tlie Presbyterian Church, St. Heliers Bay, the officiating clergyman being the. Rev. Air. Platt. The contracting parties were Gertrude May Andrews, eldest daughter of Airs. W. Davidson and the late R. A. Andrews, of Hamilton, and William Alurch, of Pahiatua. The bride, who was given away by her brother, looked charming in a l'rock of ivory satin and georgette. She wore a tulle veil and orange blossoms, and carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Isabel Andrews, sister of the bride, wore pale pink crepe de chine, and a black hat trimmed with pale pink. She carried a mauve and pink posy. * The duties of best man were carried out by Air. Den Lawford. The church was beautifully decorated, the Wedding March being played by Aliss Moya Cooper Smith. After the service Miss Dorothy Youd sang “Because.” A few relatives were afterward entertained by the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Youd, of St. Heliers. Later, the bride and bridegroom left for a tour of the North Island. They will make their home in Pahiatua.

CARNIVAL DANCE AT PIRATE SHIPPE SUCCESSFUL EVENING TRANSPORT COMPANY’S SOCIAL CLUB The Pirate Shippe at Alii ford was; a popular rendezvous on Tuesday, when the carnival dance organised by the employees of the North Shore Transport Company was held. The beautiful decorations of the “Shippe” were supplemented by balloons and other popular dance room favours, the whole making a delightful setting for the frocks of Hie guests. The latest in dance music was played by the orchestra of seven instruments under the joint control of Alessrs. AI. Thomson and Fred Bartley. Among those present were:—Mrs. Rhodes Battye, wearing black celanese with lime green shoulder spray; Aliss M. Stephens, in jade green crepe de chine;

Airs. W. J. Taylor, pillar-box red crepe de chine; Airs. W. Armitage, who chose lemon georgette; Aliss AI. Field, jade green floral georgette; Aliss T. Benton, cream crepe de chine with green reliefs; Aliss Alice Armitage, pleated frock of cream crepe de chine; Airs. W. Conning, wearing cream net over lemon satin; Aliss K. Williams, rose pink figured georgette. Aliss Hilda Hyland was in floral georgette; Aliss Ina Scholium, crimson crepe de chine; Aliss J. Lane, apricot satin; Mrs. W. Hooker, navy blue celanese with hip bow; Airs. W. Kewish pleated frock of lemon taffeta; Aliss J. Law (Thames), ivory georgette; Aliss Unice Wilson, hile green figured georgette; Aliss Rona Wilson, scarlet georgette; Airs. J. T. Boyle, cream georgette and lace; Airs. E. AlcLeod, apple green geoi'gette; Alrsl W. G. Jackson, eau de nil embossed crepe de chine; Aliss R. Alansfleld, ivory embossed georgette; Aliss K. Lynch, primrose velvet; Airs. J. AlcLeod, rose crepe de chine and silver lace; Airs. R. Graham, pillarbox red crepe de chine; Aliss J. Brown, electric blue ninon; Aliss Cornelius, black beaded georgette; Mrs. Derek Thomson, black georgette; Miss E. Gill, beige crepe de chine; Aliss H. O’Connor, black ring velvet and gold tissue. TO MEND BROKEN CHINA Mix a teaspoonful of alum with a tablespoonful of water in a small stone jar, and place in a hot oven until the mixture is quite transparent. Wash the broken pieces of china in hot water, and. while warm, coat them thinly and quickly with the preparation which will stick them together instantly.

BRIDE CARRIES SHEAF OF ST. JOSEPH LILIES BELCHER—DOHERTY' A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Benedict’s Church on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Isabella Doherty, elder daughter of Mrs. Doherty, of Morningside, was married to Mr. John Terence Belcher, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Belcher, of Upper Symonds Street. The Rev. Father Evans performed the ceremony. THE bride, who was given away by Air. Christian, wore a charming frock of white satin, the full skirt, ankle length at back, falling in graceful folds to a petalled hem. Below the fitting corsage were deep shirred panels. Her beautifully embroidered tulle veil was caught at the side with

clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of St. Joseph lilies. The bridesmaids. Miss Iris Belcher and Aliss Reina Fort, were frocked alike in rose-pink crepe de chine, with deep fichu collars of palest pink lace. The skirts were deeply flared, and were finished with large taffeta hip bows. Picture hats of crinoline straw trimmed with velvet were worn, and they carried shower bouquets of pink blossoms to match their frocks. Air. Bernard Belcher, the bridegroom’s brother, attended as best man, Air. Alervyn Kearney acting as groomsman. A reception was held later at the Domain Kiosk, which had been delightfully arranged in shades of pastel pink and mauve, with a large pink wedding bell. Airs. Doherty, the bride’s mother, received the guests in a smart frock of french grey crepe de chine, hand-em-broidered in "tones of cornflower blue and gold, and a cornflower blue hat. A posy of sweet peas and cornflowers was carried. Airs. Belcher wore a frock of navy georgette with ecru lace trimmings, and a hat of navy ballibuntal straw and ecru lace. She carried a posy of pink carnations.