IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 891, 7 February 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. G. Andrews, of Hokianga, is staying at the Star Hotel. * * * Mrs. G. A. Gale, of Hendon, is a guest at the Grand Hotel. * * * An overseas visitor at Hotel Cargen is Miss K. M. Reed, of London. * c * Mrs- R. Finlay Son is spending a holiday at Thorne’s Bay, Takapuna. * * * Mrs. E. IST. Tewsley, of Portland Road, Remuera, is visiting Dunedin. Miss Alma Stewart, of Mount Albert, is spending a holiday at Cambridge. * # # Nurse Biddick and Miss Whittingham, of Auckland, are spending a holiday at Taupo. * * * Mrs. W. Carner, of Remuera, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. H. Schofield, at Matamata. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Yeoman, of "Wellington, are staying at Arundel, Waterloo Quadrant. * * * Mrs. J. Sutherland Ross, of Dunedin, who has been'on a visit to Auckland, has returned home. * * * Mrs. Comerford, of Sumner, Christchurch, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned home. * * * Mrs. R, Paxton and Miss Paxton, of Perth, who have been touring New Zealand, ar© now at the Grand Plotel. * * * Miss Hey wood, of Dil worth Avenue, Remuera, has left for Wellington. She will join the Rangitata for England. * * * Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson paid informal visits to the Red Cross Hospital and the Ohiro Plome, Wellington, recently. * * * Rev. Wilna L. Constable and her husband, the Rev. W- A. Constable, M.A., Auckland, are spending this month in the South Island. They are at present in Queenstown and hope to go to Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau and over the Milford track. * * # Miss Winifred Guy, whose collection of posters has made a remarkable appeal to people in- all parts of New Zealand, has arrived in Wellington. For the last year and a-half Miss Guy has travelled from the Bay of Islands to the Bluff, visiting both coastal and inland towns, where she has given lectures and exhibitions.

Mr*, and Mrs. C. Whitley, of Remuera, are spending a short holiday at Rotorua. * * * Miss Peggy Holmes, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss M. Clayton-Greene, in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sheath, of Orakei Road, Remuera, are guests at Brent’s Bathgate House, Rotorua. =* * * Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Westwood, of Epsom, who have been touring Australia, are at present at Jenolan. They will return to New Zealand about the middle of February. * * * Mrs. W. R. Wilson and Miss Wilson, of Takapuna, have left for Wellington, where they will join the Rangitata for England. They expect to be away until the end of the year. WAIKATO NOTES From Our Own Correspondent Mrs. C. Storey and Miss Lily Storey have returned to Te Awamutu from a holiday at the Thames and Rotorua. * * * Mrs. W. Bright and Miss Molly Bright, ofHawera, have been visiting Mrs. B. Hart in Claudelands. * * Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Heywood and Miss Helen Heywood, of Hamilton, who are leaving for England on Tuesday, are paying a short visit to Wanganui. * * * Miss Bert Griffiths leaves today for a holiday in Tauranga. Sic * * FAREWELL PARTY Airs. Clive Matthews gave a very enjoyable tennis party on Tuesday afternoon at her home for Miss Helen Heywood. A closely-contested tournament resulted in a win for Mrs. T. A. Milroy and Airs. Matthews. Those present Were: —Aliss Heywood, Mrs. L. Tompkins, Airs. B. C. Wake, Mrs. T. A. Milroy, Mrs. F. Beehari, Mrs. R. Hemp, Airs. J. McNicol, Airs. F. Gordon, Mrs. Graham, Airs. R. Brown, Aliss N. Valder, Miss F. Jolly and Miss B. Manning.

BRIDE-TO-BE IS GUEST AT MANY PARTIES

HAMILTON FUNCTIONS

AFTERNOON IN DELIGHTFUL GARDEN Miss Nan Douglas, a Hamilton bride-elect, has been the guest of honour at many parties recently. A very delightful afternoon party was given by Mrs. R. English on Thursday for Aliss Douglas. Airs. English, who was wearing a smart black and lemon patterned georgette frock, and big black hat, entertained her guests in her beautiful garden. The guest of honour was in a pretty ninon frock in shaded yellow, with a yellow hat. Airs. Hugh Douglas was in a black georgette gown relieved with flesh pink, and a small black hat. An interesting competition gave much amusement to the guests, and was worn by Airs. Hockin. Afternoon tea and ices were enjoyed under the trees. Airs. English being assisted by the Alisses D. and K. Alears, E. House, Pat English, Joan Stevens and Phil Reeves. Before the guests left for home, Airs. English asked Airs. Ratcliffe, Airs House, Aliss House and Miss Joan Stevens, who are leaving shortly for England, to accept little mementoes of the afternoon party. Songs and cheers brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close. Among the other guests were:—Airs. Roberts (Cambridge), Mrs. AI. AI. Hockin, Airs, IT. C. Ross, Airs. Alervyn Wells (Cambridge), Airs. Jack Bollard (Pirongia), Airs! A. S. Brewis, Mrs. W. G. Pountney, Airs. H. T. Gillies, Airs. W. Tudhope, Mrs. G. Gower, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. A. Gane (Cambridge), Mrs. N. Holden, Airs. Holden, sen., Airs. Sanson, Airs. Jordan, Airs. N. Ratcliffe, Airs. A. Joseph, Mrs. C. L. McDiarmid, Mrs. E. Alears, Mrs. P. R. Stewart, Airs. F. House, Mrs. H. J. Greenslade, Airs. Gordon Smith, Airs. H. J. Ferguson, Mrs. O. R. Farrar, Airs. S. Bennett, Mrs. E. C. Day, Airs. R. Guy, Mrs. E. Reeves. Airs. W. J. Stevens, Miss Ansenne, Aliss A. Wallis, Aliss AI. Douglas, Miss G. Wyatt, Miss Keddie, MiSs Wylie, Aliss E. Gane (Auckland), Miss P. Reeves. Miss J. Stevens, Aliss E. House, Aliss T. Brown, Aliss M. Harrowell, Dr. Alary Douglas, Miss P. English, Aliss D. Alears, Miss K. Mears. » * • KITCHEN TEA On Wednesday evening Aliss Douglas was the guest of honour at a Kitchen Tea given for her by Mrs. H. Valder at "Edmythorpe,” Claudelands. Mrs. Valder received the guests wearing a gown of grey georgette and satin. Aliss Douglas wore a pretty flowered crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Douglas’s gown was of black sequined net and satin. Bright games were played, prizes being won by Mrs. A. It. Brown, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Miss Alary Gillies and Miss Fran Jolly. Other women present were:—Aliss N. Douglas, Airs. H. Douglas, Airs. C. L McDiarmid, Airs. IT. T. Gillies, Mrs. G. Valder, Mrs. L. Tompkins, Mrs. A. R Brown, Miss N. Valder, Aliss L. Valder* Miss AI. Douglas, Miss AI. Gillies, Aliss B. Alanning, Aliss K. Wilson, Miss M. Beale, Miss A. AVallis, Aliss V. Watts, Miss A. Moore, Miss L. Hume, Miss c! Hunter, Miss E. Hammond and Aliss M. Bukton.

BIRKENHEAD PARTY

BRIGHT DANCE EVENING FOLLOWS TENNIS MISS JEAN CHAMBERS ENTERTAINS YOUNG FRIENDS After some enjoyable tennis at the Birkenhead and Northcote Club last evening a party of young folk adjourned to the home of Miss Jean Chambers, in Marama Terrace, Birkenhead, A BRIGHT evening was spent with dancing, community singing and some impromptu games. Mrs. Chambers was wearing a beige crepe de chine frock and Aliss Chambers had on a tennis frock of ivory crepe de chine. Among those present were: Aliss Ross, who was wearing a blue linen frock; Aliss Jean Scott, in a frock of cream silk; AlisS L. Taylor, who Wore a cream spun silk frock; Aliss Ena Atartin, in a figured red crepe de chine jumper suit; AliSs Mollie Lockie, wearing * of ivory spun silk; Atiss J* Turbitt, m a green crepe de chine frock; Aliss 1?. Swinburne, wearing flowered taffeta; Aliss Elsie Roberts, who chose a red and white figured voile .rock, and Aliss Healey, Whd was wearing a white crepe de chine frock.

BOMBAY WEDDING

PARCHMENT-TINTED NET AND LACE FROCK HUBBARD—INGRAM A wedding which created considerable interest in the Drury-Bom-bay, Pukekohe parish, was celebrated on Wednesday in the Bombay Presbyterian Church, which was beautifully decorated tor the occasion by friends of the bride. The bride and bridegroom were Miss Annie Ingram, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ingrain, of Ramaw n 2 a ’ the , Rev ' John Hubbard, M.A., 8.D., minister of Hrury terian Church. The Rev. D. C. Herron, assisted by the Rev. L. H. Hunt, performed the ceremony. A Smarming frock of parchmenttinted brussels net and lace was worn by the bride, this being mounted over palest flesh pink crepe de chine. The ? odi —' „ wilich was tightfltting, was bautifully inset with lace and tucks from which a deep flared skirt dipped to the ankle on either side, this also being inset with lace. The waistline was defined with ties' of pink velvet caught with a buckle of diamente. A veil of tulle was arranged over a cap of brussels lace, the same lace also outlining the edge of the train which was finished with pink and white tassels. It was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms. A bouquet of flowers to tone with her frock was carried. 11l attendance on the bride were Miss Marion Rapson as chief bridesmaid and Miss Mary Ingram, cousin of the bride. They were frocked alike in pink georgette, with tiered skirts and uneven hemline. They carried sheafs of blue and white flowers. The best man was Hr. McDowell, and the groomsman Mr. L. Hubbard’ brother of the groom. A reception was held later. Mrs Ingram, mother o£ the bride, receiving the guests in a frock of royal blue lace and crepe de chine, with a bangkok hat A bouquet of scarlet flowers was carried. Later the bride and bridegroom left on a motor tour, the bride travelling in a frock of mushroom georgette and lace, with a bangkok hat and coat of a toning shade.

GOLDEN WEDDING

PENROSE CELEBRATIONS MR. AND MRS. T. FERGUSON Mr. and Mrs. Thos- Ferguson, the oldest residents of Penrose, celebrated their golden wedding at “Te Korua” on Wednesday, February 5. A small reception and afternoon tea was held in honour of the couple, who were the recipients of many useful presents. Wedding: cakes made by the respective daughters-in-law were cut by Mrs. Ferguson with a Crimean sword, being assisted by her original bridesmaids, Mrs. Captain Robertson and Miss MacNaughtan Kemp, and flowergirl, who is now Mrs. Alec. Ferguson. IDuring the afternoon the usual toasts were honoured, and the “Wedding March” was played by Miss Kemp. The programme included several dance numbers by Miss Gwenth MacNaughtan iri full Highland costume. Pianoforte solos by Miss Kemp ended after a duet sung by the bride, Mrs. Ferguson, and her daughter, Mrs. Foster. Many bouquets and telegrams were received. Mrs. F. Ferguson wore an ensemble of henna marocain, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Mrs. Captain Robertson, bridesmaid of 50 years ago, was in black wool marocain, and scarf to tone. Miss MacNaughtan Kemp was in a frock of cinnamon wool repp. Mrs. Alec Ferguson (flower-girl) had chosen navy blue satin beaute. Among those present were: Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Roy Ferguson (Whangarei), Mrs. W. Shera, Mrs. A. White, Mrs. G. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Gunson, Mr. and Mrs. MacNaughtan, Miss Gwenth MacNaughtan, Mr. Malcolm Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. Hugil, Mrs. Hansen (sister to Mr. Ferguson, sen.), Mrs. I>. E. Foster. Four grandchildren were also present.

A Bride of Bong Ago

The bodice was pointed and so small and tight that the wearer must have had a difficulty in breathing. All the same, in spite of slight discomfiture, the day she wore It must have been the happiest in her life, for the dress in question is an early Victorian wedding gown, and is bqw to be found in the London Museum. It stands there demurely, with its Stiff taffeta skirt spread out like a bell, while beside it are the smart white kid boots, laced up at the sides, short buttoned gloves and the tight bunch of orange blossom. Close Scrutiny Looking back on the nineteenth century one wonders how any girl found her tvay to the altar, for, according to their books of etiquette, the paths were full of pitfalls and hedged about with almost insurmountable conventions. One helpful guide to behaviour starts off by instructing “the young lady” to watch her intended husband closely for any signs of misdemeanour. It obligingly furnishes a list of failings to be particularly guarded against. As these failings run well into double must have been kept fairly busy. Among other things he must: Never "exhibit vague or wandering attention.” Never show want of punctuality. Never absent himself from regular attendance at Divine Service. Never display frivolity of mind or energy in worldly pursuits. The period of supervision must have been somewhat trying for all concerned. Epistolary Style In the eveDt of both parties weathering this perilous stage, a correspondence may he allowed, iiut this must be tempered with discretion and “affectionate expressions should not degenerate into a silly style of fondness.” The day before the wedding everyone got down to work in earnest. The bride had to send white gloves, wrapped in white paper and tied with white ribbon, to each bridesmaid, and the groom must do the same to the groomsman. Meanwhile, the bridesmaids prepared the wedding favours This last was not too arduous a task, as only a limited number of guests were to be invited, “lest an impressive ceremony” should degenerate into a “crowded reception.”

JOLLY PARTY TEA

CHILDREN ENTERTAINED AT DINGWALL ORPHANAGE

A gray party tea was held at the Dingwall Orphanage. Papatoetoe, last evening, when a number of children from the Onehunga Orphanage were entertained. Tea was enjoyed in one of the aining halls, after which the young folk spent a happy time in romping and playing community games. Two vocal solos were given by the Rev. T. 11. Roseveai-e and Miss L Roseveare contributed an elocutionary lt ®“- , A happy evening terminated with the singing of “Aula Lang Syne.”

EVENING SLIPPERS Silver and gold and kid slippers are smart this season, though the coloured crepe and satin and the brocaded slippers are very popular. Other versions of the evening shoe mode are introduced in satin with crepe de chine vamps, and evening cxfords of silver kid and black crepe de chine.