IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 890, 6 February 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. M. A. Bird, of ‘Wellington, is staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. If. Hardcastle, of Rotorua, at the Central Hotel. Miss Grace Feek, of Auckland, is spending a holiday in New Plymouth. * * * Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Faulkner, of Napier, are guests at the Albert Hotel. Mrs. Arthur Holmes, of Christchurch, is staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. Breedes, of Wellington* are staying at the Hotel Cargen. * * * Mrs. A. and Miss G. Bridger, of Whakatane, are staying at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. Douglas Tooth, of Sydney, is visiting Auckland. She is staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mrs. H. Horrocks, who has been visiting Rotorua, has returned to her home in Arney Crescent, Remuera. Mr. and Mrs. D. Tooth, of Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Bird,, of Wellington, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel. * * ■ * Mr. Justice Smith and Mrs. Smith have taken Bishopscourt during the absence of the Primate and Mrs. Averill on their trip abroad. Mr. and Mrs. F. Tattle, of Norfolk Island, Mrs. F. Aken, of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bisley, of Hamilton, are guests at. the Star Hotel. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Haws, of Remuera, who have been visiting their son in Dunedin, have now returned to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. G. Downs and Miss Isobel Smallbone are spending a holiday at Rus-

Mrs. W. J. Macklow and Miss Nance Macklow, of Hulme Court, Parnell, will leave by the Aorangi in March for a tour through America. * * * Mrs. Herbert Tiarks and Miss M. Tiarks, of Burwood Crescent, Remuera. will return on Sunday evening from a short visit to Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Roberts, of Matangi, who have been visiting Auckland, returned yesterday from Tauranga, and are staying at Glenalvon.

Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Rout have returned to New Zealand from a visit to England and the Continent. They are staying with relatives in Nelson before returning to Devonport.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

GLEN EDEN BRANCH A meeting of the Glen Eden branch of the Women’s Institute -was held on Monday evening in the Glen Eden Town Hall. There was a good attendance of members, Mrs. D. Dorman presiding. It was decided to call a committee meeting later to arrange matters for the forthcoming Handicrafts Exhibition. An interesting demonstration of basket-making was given by Miss Ellis, of Henderson, who was warmly thanked for her help In various ways. After supper some musical items were given by Mesdames Miller and Dorman and a recitation was given by Mrs. Clegg.

NEW LYNN BRANCH The usual monthly meeting of the New Lynn Women’s Institute was held on Monday afternoon in the Foresters’ Hall. Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Boler contributed much-appreciated vocal and elocutionary items, after which tea was provided by Mesdames Parry and Wood. Several new members were enrolled, and it was the general opinion that the meetings of the institute are satisfying a long-felt want in the community.

WEDDING AT OTAHUHU

BRIDE IN DAFFODIL YELLOW

GARDINER—DOUGLAS

St. Andrew’s Church, Otahuhu, was the scene of an interesting and pretty wedding last evening, when Violet, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas, of View Road, Mount Eden, was married to

James, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Gardiner, of Great South Road, Otahuhu.

The Rev. A. M. Elliffe was the off! ciating clergyman, and Mr. R. Aire; played the wedding music. Mr. Wil liam Gardiner carried out the dutie; of best man.

The bride was given away by her father, and looked charming in a gown of daffodil crepe de chine- and georgette and a pretty picture hat. She carried a bouquet of flowers to tone. Miss W. Douglas was bridesmaid, her pretty frock being of cornflower blue georgette, with trimmings of apricot. An apricot tulle hat was worn. Mrs. Gardiner received the guests at St. Andrew’s Hall, her ensemble being of nut brown silk marocain, with a small hat to tone. Mrs. Douglas was wearing navy crepe satin, with a small straw hat. Later, the bride travelled in a smart tailored costume of fawn cloth, worn with furs. Among the guests present were: Mrs. J. Gardiner, Mrs. K. Gardiner, Miss C. Gardiner, Miss M. Gardiner, Miss J. Gardiner, Miss G. Douglas, Mrs. T. Murray, Mrs. James Gardiner, Mrs. F. Sinclair, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. G. Hardy, Mrs. W. Montgomery, Mrs. IT. Craig, Mrs. W. Best, Mrs. J. Gorrie, Mrs. McMullen, Mrs. T. Cook, Mrs. K. Lippiatt, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. A. Crow, Mrs. H. McKechnie, Mrs. Moffat, Mrs. Sergeant, Miss G. Gardiner, Miss P. Gardiner, Miss J. Murray, Miss Dickson, Miss L. Craig, Miss M. Jefferies, Miss E. Moffat, Misses Wingate (2), Miss Neilson, Miss Alexander, Miss Kelly, Miss Stubbs, Miss J. Douglas and Miss H. Dickson.

MILFORD WEDDING

TWO ATTENDANT MAIDS SHARP—CRYER The Milford Baptist Church was the scene of a wedding of considerable interest yesterday afternoon, when Miss Lily May Cryer, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Cryer, of Milford, was married to Mr. John Harris Sharp, third son of Mrs. D. Sharp and of the late Mr. David Sharp, of Aberdeen, Scotland. The Rev. J. Hiddlestone officiated. The bride wore a charming frock of ivory georgette, with full-length sleeves and a plain corsage. The skirt was formed of two flared flounces and a hemline that dipped to one side, while a girdle of the frock material was caught with crystal and pearline beads. Her veil of embroidered gossamer net was train length, and hung in graceful golds from a Richlieu cap, with two dainty medallions of orange blossoms. A bouquet of white and pink flowers was carried. Two maids attended the bride. Miss L. Cryer, a sister, chose a sleeveless frock of coral pink georgette, made with a series of pin-tucks that lent a girdle effect to the design. Her hat was of light beige bangkok straw, trimmed with velvet ribbon and an ornament of brilliants. Miss Lucy Cryer was frocked in electric blue georgette, simply made, with rows of pin-tucking at the waist. Her blue straw hat had toning ribbons trimming. Both maids carried bouquets to match their frocks. Mr. Stanley Banks was best man, Mr. George Banks acting as groomsman. The wedding reception was held at the Milford Tea Kiosk, Miss Eva Cryer acting as hostess for her sister. Her frock was of cornflower blue floral georgette.

BEIGE WEDDING GOWN

OTAHUHU CEREMONY TANNER—MUIR A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methedist Church, Otahuhu, on Tuesday afternoon, when Maimie, fourth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Muir, of Otahuhu, was married to Walter, elder son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Tanner, of Fairlie. The Rev. F. Greenwood conducted the ceremony. Mr. J. Muir gave away the bride, who wore a pretty frock of beige georgette with lace godettes, and a ballibuntal hat to tone. A posie of apricot roses and gladioli was carried. Miss Ailsa Muir attended her sister, wearing a pretty frock of delphinium blue patterned georgette. Her hat and bouquet were of shades to harmonise. Mr. W. Tanner acted as best man, Mr. A. Trenwith presiding at the organ. The wedding breakfast was held in the Kingsford Hall, which had been attractively decorated with dahlias and asparagus fern. Mrs. Hall, sister of the bride, was hostess and wore a smart frock of burnt amber marocain, and hat to match.

MATAMATA WEDDING

POPULAR COUPLE MARRIED HOWARD—VINCENT Two popular residents of Matamata were married at All Saints’ Church on Tuesday, the bride and bridegroom being Rubnia Rose Rossiter, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Vinsent, and William Henry Ivan, elder son of Mrs. and the late Mr. F. Howard, also of Matamata. The Rev. C. W. Turner officiated. The bride made a graceful picture as she entered the church on the arm of her father. She was frocked in ivory satin beaute, with a long veil of beautifully embroidered net held in place with a coronet of orange, blossoms. A shower bouquet of white flowers was carried. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss Phyllis Vincent, sister of the bride, wearing a. frock of palest lemon georgette, with a black picture hat, and Miss Hazel Robinson in eau de nil georgette, with a picture hat of black. Bouquets of mauve and lemon respectively were carried. Mr. Albert Storey, of Okauia, was best man, Mr. P. Howard, brother of the bride, acting as groomsman. A reception was held later at the Rialto, followed by an evening dance at the Kensington. Mrs. Vincent received the guests wearing a frock of violet marocaine, with a black hat, and carrying a posy of violets. Mrs. Howard was in navy crepe de chine, relieved with beige georgette and a hat to tone.

WEDDING GOWN IN VICTORIAN STYLE

FOUR MAIDS IN PEACH TAFFETA

BRADLEY—O’NEILL

A charmingly picturesque wedding was celebrated at the Epsom Catholic Church yesterday, when Dorothy Mary O’Neill, only daughter of Mrs. O’Neill and the late Mr. A. O’Neill, of Epsom, was married to John Dougias, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bradley, of St. Heliere. Bishop Liston, assisted by Father O’Byrne, conducted the ceremony. Entering 1 the church with Air. A. Cronin, the bride wore a delightful Early Victorian frock of georgette, net and lace in rows of tiny frills. A crinoline hem finished the skirt, each frill having a picot edge. The frilled frock was worn over chiffon in a lovely shade of pastel pink, with ribbons crossing the front, and being fastened with a large topaz. A large, bustle bow, had ends of palest flesh pink silk. A long train of soft, filmy tulle was draped over the head, held in place with a band of laces, and falling in graceful folds over the frilled lace frock. A long spray of orange buds clasped the back of the head. Her beautiful posy was of the Early Victorian type. In attendance were four bridesmaids, the Misses Alary Rothery, of Te Ivuiti, as chief maid, Dorothy Alder, Kathleen Franklin and Jean Dalian. They were frocked alike in peach pink taffeta with deep, transparent hems and yokes. The skirts were formed of three widely flared tiers, sweeping from tight-fitting bodices. Picture hats of ballibuntal straw were worn, and they carried shower bouquets to tone with their frocks. Air. .Reginald Bradley was best man, Air. Alichael Rogers acting as groomsman. A reception was held later at the Click Clack Cabaret, where many guests were entertained. Mrs. O’Keill received, wearing a smart frock of mastic georgette, with inset panels of silk lace, and a lace straw hat of the same shade. She carried a shower bouquet of autumntinted flowers. Mrs. Bradley, the bridegroom’s mother, had chosen an ensemble of georgette and lace in a pale shade of beige, with a hat to tone. A bouquet of pink carnations was carried.

TEMPERANCE UNION

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE APPOINTED FOR CONVENTION

The Auckland District Executive of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its regular monthly meeting in the Temperance Society’s rooms on Monday.

In the absence of the district president, Airs. Lee Cowie, who is in Australia on temperance organising work, Airs. Alorgan Richards presided. Plans of work were discussed and further remits to be sent forward to the convention. The vice-president, Mrs. Alorgan Richards, was appointed to represent the district executive at the Dominion convention to be held at Timaru next month.

ENGAGEMENTS

The engagement is announced of Elizabeth, second daughter of Air. and Airs. G. Langley, of Wairoa, to Lex, son of Air. and Mrs. Robertson, of Napier.

The engagement is announced of Hermione, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John. Scliischka, of Herne Bay, to Cedric, younger son of the late Air. and Mrs. Robert S. Reynolds, of Devonport, Auckland.

COLOURED FRONT-DOORS

HAVE HARMONIOUS SCHEMES

Some of the brightly-coloured front doors of today look appalling on account of the contrasting colours displayed at the windows of the same houses. The colours appear vulgarly crude and overbright, though the crimson, blue or jade, if slightly toned down, would look cosy and cheerful instead of obtrusive. Had the enthusiastic owner of such a front door taken the trouble to match it up with something else glimpsed from the road how different would the effect have proved.

The result of a carefully matched-up colour scheme for windows and front door is delightful. A charming door in stippled green, with brass knocker and bell-push, finds complete harmony with little curtains of artificial silk in the self-same green, shot with gold that are hung at the windows. Nothing could be more alluring. Another house has a door of cardinal red. Curtains of the same hue would have been unsuitable. So the tone has been conferred upon the railing outside, and the result is equally good.

Sometimes a good effect is obtained by repeating the tone of the door in the window boxes and their flowers. A front-door in stippled orange looks pleasing with boxes containing marigolds, just as a door of rich blue is enhanced by a window box array of cinerarias. And there are now coloured window box tiles in such lovely selftones that it would be worth while adapting the colour of the front door to them.

SUCCESSFUL DANCE

NORTH SHORE TRANSPORT COMPANY’S SOCIAL CLUB

EVENING AT PIRATE SHIPPE

Tlio Pirate Shippe Cabaret, Milford, wus a popular rendezvous on Tuesday evening, when the employees of the North Shore Transport Company held one of its series o£ popular dances. Included in the programme were several novelty competitions, for which prizes were given. An excellent orchestra of seven instruments, with Air. Fred Bartley as its presiding genius, played the latest dance hits. Among those present were: Aiiss Rita Barnes (Wellington), tiered frock of cyclamen crepe tie chine; Mrs. Rhodes Battye, appliqued frock ot black satin; Aiiss B. AsA.onan, pastel green crepe de chine and lace; .Aiiss K. Madden, pleated frock of ivory crepe de chine; Aiiss K. Williams, coral pink georgette; Aiiss Iris Stubbing, electric Lnue georgette with appliqued girdle; Aiiss J. Bruce, almona green figured geoi-gette; Aiiss A. Armitage, pleated frock of ivory georgette; Aiiss T. Roland, accordion pleated frock of cherry georgette; Aiiss V. Brown, ivory crepo de chine; Airs. J. Hooker, royal, blue celanese, Aiiss G. Hyland, salmon chenille. Aiiss AI. Smith, black satin and oriental scarf; Aiiss Lily Cooper, cream net over pastel green taffeta; Aiiss Alary Lloyd, floral georgette and lace; Airs. J. Lane, cameo pink crepe de chine; Aiiss G. Sevi, floral georgette; Aiiss R. Bond, black panne velvet and pink georgette; Airs. Kewish, floral georgette; Aiiss Belle Kewish, sports frock of ivory crepe de chine; Aiiss F. Ford, cyclamen satin and cream lace; Airs. W. J. Taylor, floral georgette. Aiiss L. Gannaway, cameo pink chiffon taffeta; Aiiss Wendall, cherry ring velvet; Aiiss B. Bassett, cream lace over pink taffeta; Airs. Swain, black and white crepe de chine; Aiiss Downes, panelled frock of salmon ring velvet.

DANCE PARTY TO CELEBRATE COMING-OF-AGE

MUSIC AND GAMES ADD TO ENJOYMENT OF GUESTS A jolly social evening for the coming of age of Miss Nancy McGregor was given by Mrs. Hugli McGregor in the Orient Tea Rooms, Newmarket, on Monday. Dancing, games, and music passed a very happy time. Mrs. Hugh McGregor received the guests in a. frock of apple green georgette, with floral trimmings. Miss Nancy McGregor wore a charming frock of floral nlnon, with a lovely pointed hemline. Among the guests were: Mrs. K Hill who wore a frock of royal blue silk; Mrs. with'T M C °, tt ’ naVy georgette, relieved creL U ,; ICei Mrs - C - McLean, green „® P de chine, trimmed with net, and a floral shawl; Mrs. C. Prendiville. black georgette and goid iace; Mrs. Thiru rose crepe de came; Mrs. Charles Hindi, black sequin frock; Mrs. w. Scott, floral crepe 2etteT:M rf ,M ?■ floral georwith mauve- Airs trimme d la<^is f s rC £ k ' ”4 “» oven Tern? 80 "- black who was in pale pointed skirt, and Sri-nt-Ti de chine and s lver iaE cre P« trimming; Miss Ttlisy Mack blLk e?E n IcoE' daintily embroidered;’ Mms LhEa

DEALING WITH A DISCOLOURS DOORSTEP

Certain stones used as doorsteps often become discoloured through tk growth of small vegetable organisms which cannot be removed in theory nary way. When this happens the trouble can be overcome by mixing one part of ■ salt with two parts of hot water, and applying the solution to the stone with an old brush. Allow the stone to absorb the first coat, and then apply a second. After this all discoloration will disappear, and the stone will Show up white and glistening. Doorsteps stained to match exist, ing colour schemes are becoming j n . creasingly popular, and, quite apart from their harmonious effect, they save an enormous amount of work. Where water stains are used, the colours are applied boiling hot by means of a broad flat brush. If a spirit stain be used, it should be applied cold. In any case, the stain must be allowed to soak in thoroughly before the step is washed. Doorsteps that are out of reach ot heavy rains may be coated with a preparation which will keep them white for several weeks. One of the best solutions for the purpose is made by mixing four ounces of well-pow dered glue with three gills of water Dissolve the glue in the water over a slow fire, and stir in half a pound, of powdered whiting. When smooth leave the mixture to cool.

Have the step perfectly clean ant' dry, and apply the coaling with u soft brush, taking care to keep the mixture stirred the while. This treatment will withstand any ordinanshower, and dry white again after it very little time.

WORK HARD-AND PLAY HARD 1

DON’T LET YOUR JOB OBSESS YOU Most of us have come in contact at some time or other with people who have no object in life, no thought n their minds, apart from then own particular job. This application to duty may he wholly admirable in one sense, bit it is very often the cause of slow progress up the ladder of promotion. An intense enthusiasm for work is excellent so long as it does not. degenerate into an obsession. When it does, staleness inevitably ensues. And stale’ ness Is one of the greatest of all drawbacks to success. Work of any kind, whether it be office work, teaching, nursing or shopkeeping, needs constant freshness of outlook to lift it out of the rut of “the daily round the common task.” Am! this freshness of outlook is impossible to a mind filled only with one particular job. Minds, like everything else, need reiuvigoration, not only by rest but by constant change. This can only be obtained by completely forgetting work when engaged in other pursuits. That is why games and hobbies are so valuable. In games you are forced to concentrate on your play, whether It. be tennis or golf or anything else. Thus there is bound to be compulsory forgetfulness of work when you are playing. With hobbies also you generally acquire sufficient enthusiasm to give them, for a period, the whole of jour attention. In that case you return to work with a inind swept clean of the problems ot yesterday—a mind sufficiently invigorated to be capable of fresh ideas. Socially, the over-close sticklers for work are bound to suffer. Their obsesisons soon become boring, and the resultant loss of friends makes for even greater staleness of outlook. There is only one way to avoid this: Leave work and its problems absolutely behind when recreation time comes along. Work hard by all means, but play hard as well. —J.M.

NEW JEWELS FOR OLD

MODERN FASHIONS AND ANCIENT GEMS

The present vogue for choker necklaces, punctuated with odd hanging ornaments, has given a number of women ideas for using up ancient trinkets, and the repairing jewellers are busy adapting these to modem requirements.

A Victorian set of pinchbeck earrings and locket that formed the basis of a most chic neck ornament was adapted in this way. Having bought at a cheap store a gilt coloured chain, with a little blue enamel design on it. the owner took this to the jeweller with the three pinchbeck pieces, and had the latter hung to the chain by tiny rings at intervals ot a couple of inches. A really distinctive necklet was the result.

Another ornament has been contrived from an old set of corals, 'rhe oval brooch of carved coral hits been detached from the pin, and the setting has been pierced at either side to take a little ring connected with a row of rough coral beads. The necklace is long enough to allow the ornament to rest just below the throat, where k forms a lovely complement to a coral red tulle evening frock. The fax-

rings have been similarly used, forming clasps for a couple of bracelets made from an old coral necklace. Old agate ear-rings can be used fof the drop ends of a row of coloured beads, worn loosely round the neck with the ends hanging at the back. The modern fashion of cutting tne back of the dress so low that it.needs to be connected halfway down by a band, gives an opportunity for uclisIng an old-fashioned but decorativ* flexible bracelet. The clasp portions are here substituted by small safetypin brooches which attach it to dress.