IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 908, 27 February 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. S. Dransfleld is visiting Tauranga. <= * * Mrs. J. Harris, of Sydney, is staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss E. Gallagher, of Wanganui, is staying at the Hotel Cargen. Mrs. and Miss Holmes, of Masterton, are staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Rogers, of Tauranga, are guests at the Hotel Cargen. Mrs. G. M. Millar is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Hotel Carsen - * * * Mr. and Mrs. S. Wartley, of Melbourne, are among the guests at the Royal Hotel. * * * Mrs. K. Ainslee, of Christchurch, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Hotel Cargen. * x * Miss T. Herd, of Wanganui, is a visitor to Auckland and is staying at the Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. IT. Gilmore Rodgers, of Tauranga, are on a visit to Auckland and are at the Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. J. McKenzie, of Peru, South America, are on a visit to Auckland and are staying Braeburn. Miss Betty Girdwood, of Tuakau, is a visitor to Auckland and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. William Bailey, Symonds Street. x * * Mr. and Mrs. S.argisson and Miss Sargisson, of Westport, are the guests oE Mr. and Mrs.. J. E. Close, of Mahoe, Clifton Road, Takapuna. * * * Mrs. J. May, of Christchurch, who has been visiting her brother, Mr. A. Richmond Fairey, of Marine Parade, Herne Bay, has left for Wellington.

OTAHUHU FUNCTION

SUCCESSFUL GARDEN FETE FUNDS FOR ST. MARY’S HOME With gaily-decorated stalls dotted among the shrubs on the front lawns, St. Mary’s Home, Great South Road, Otahuhu, presented an animated appearance yesterday afternoon when the annual garden fete, to raise funds for the home, was held. In declaring the fete open, Archdeacon G. MacMurray extended a cordial welcome to the large gathering of friends and supporters of the home, and gave a brief summary of the good work being carried on. The work was originally carried on in a small house in Brighton Road. About a quarter of a century ago, the Board of Management took courage and moved to the more commodious and convenient site now occupied. On the arrival of Bishop Miligan, Miss Hudson took charge of the home, to be followed by Miss Hancock, one of the most wonderful workers it was their privilege to have. For the past five years, the home has been controlled by the sisters of the Order of the Good Shepherd, with Sister Constance in charge. Continuing, the archdeacon said the institution only needs the hearty support and sympathy of the people of Auckland to be the most beautiful piece of work carried on in New Zealand. During the afternoon the home was thrown open for inspection, and the large attendance of the public showed keen interest in the various departments. Those in charge of the stalls were: Plain and fancy stall, Mrs. V. F. Woolley and Miss 'Reid; lollie stall, Mrs. Worledge, Misses D. Towle and L. Towle; home cookery, Mesdames C. R. Keeble and Randolph Abbott; home preserves. Sister Dorothy and Miss Dawson; produce stall, Mesdames Capp, Brant and Day.

Coming-of-Age

Dinner Followed by Cabaret Party MR. AND MRS. T. A. LOW ENTERTAIN FOR SON Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Low were host and hostess at a delightful dinner at Hotel Cargen last evening, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son, Charles. Mrs. Low was gowned in a model of black faille, sprigged with lemontinted flowers. Miss Marjory Low wore a pretty frock of palest camellia pink georgette, and larkspur blue tulle fashioned Miss Dorothy Low’s gown. After the dinner the young people had a very bright cabaret party at Dixieland. THE GUESTS Miss Dorothy Steel wore a frock of phlox pink ring velvet and tulle. Miss Verner Wishart had on a flowered chiffon evening ensemble. Mrs. Patrick chose a frock of printemps green chiffon. Miss Marie Jones was wearing black panne velvet "with deep shadow hem of lace. Miss Olive Bickerton’s frock was of black ring velvet, with bouffant skii't of tulle. Miss Freda Gaudin chose flesh pink georgette with roulet embroidery. Miss Olga McDuff had on a black chiffon velvet grown. Miss Peggy Rains’s frock was of palest daffodil satin beaute. Others present were:—Messrs. G. Inskip, W. Walkley, C. King, R. Hosking, M. Forman, L. Hinton, E. Rishworth and J. Redmond.

MORNING TEA

MRS. J. W. TATTERSFIELD IS HOSTESS Mrs. J. W. Tattersfield was .hostess at a morning tea party in the Lyceum Club Lounge yesterday in honour of Miss Lyttelton (G. B. Lancaster). Mrs. Tattersfield was gowned in a cigar brown and beige ensemble, with a smart brown hat. Miss Lyttelton was wearing a rose embroidered french voile frock, with beige lace ajid georgette coat and a black bankok hat. The guests were: Mrs. Dickenson, Mrs. Lyttelton, Mrs. Murdoch McLean, Mrs. W. H. Whyman, Mrs. Hare wood, Mrs. Armitage, Mrs. Webster. Mrs, S. Leyland, Miss Jean Leyland, Mrs. Aicken-Paterson, and Mrs. J. .A. Clinch.

LUNCHEON PARTY FOLLOWED BY BRIDGE

On Tuesday Mrs. Fraser gave a delightful luncheon, followed by bridge, at her home, Boundary Road, in honour of Mrs. Patrick, of Sydney, and Miss Marie Jones. Among those present were:—Mrs. Robertson, Miss Gladys Grayson, Miss Germaine van Osselaer, Miss Marjorie Fraser, Miss Clare and Miss Edna Kelly.

DANCE PARTY TO CELEBRATE COMING-OF-AGE

DELIGHTFUL EVENING AT ONEHUNGA To celebrate the coming-of-age of her son, Mrs. J. S. Chambers, of Onehunga, gave a delightful dance in the Orpheum Hall, Onehunga, on Tuesday evening. supper-room was prettily decorated with streamers and coloured balloons, while on the tables were vases of orange dahlias and fern. Musical items were given by Miss Belle McLaren, Miss Mary Thompson, Miss Chambers, Miss Softley and Miss Marsack. The dance music, which was supplied by Mr. Bob Adam’s orchestra, was very popular. To receive her guests Mrs. J. S. Chalmers wore a frock of navy blue and silver embroidered georgette. Among those present were: Mrs. Bridgeman, who wore ivory beaded georgette; Mrs. E. A. Chalmers, in a frock of black embroidered georgette: Mrs. A. J. Graham, wearing a black ring velvet gown; Miss I. Murdock, who chose blue flowered georgette; Miss P. Cummings, in a lettuce green georgette frock relieved with silver; Miss E. Wells, wearing a beige lace frock with uneven hem: Miss P. Furley, who

chose lido blue taffeta with dipping hemline; Miss Nunns, wearing eau de nil georgette and lace; Miss P. Wells, who had on a floral ninon frock in pastel shades; Miss Belle McLaren, in ivory flowered taffeta with pointed hemline. Miss Mary Thompson, wearing a frock of mandarin yellow crepe de chine and lace; Miss Lorna Wright, who had on rose satin beaute with uneven hemline; Miss O. Dick, in a frock of sunset satin with ankle length hem of spotted net; Miss A. Robinson, wearing pompadour georgette with pointed hemline; Miss E. Robinson, who had. on a frock of midnight blue taffeta; Miss Manie Pennycook, wearing a pale pink georgette frock. APPLE GREEN GEORGETTE Miss Gwen Handisides, who wore apple green georgette, with silver lame bodice; Miss Doreen Wallace, in a gown of powder blue taffeta and net; Miss Phyllis Bustoff, who had on a blue georgette frock with crystal reliefs; Miss Edna Smith, wearing lettuce green georgette with cream lace; Miss Doreen Langton, in champagne lace over rose underdress; Miss Maisie Smith, who had on a frock |of flame crepe de chine; Miss Billie Ii Purrige, in an ankle-length frock of autumn tinted ninon; Miss Fairley, wearing deep rose taffeta with frilled tulle skirt; Miss Doherty, who had on a black | embroidered georgette frock; Miss Rona t Graham, in a frock of black georgette. I Miss Hattaway, who chose blue and silver georgette; Miss Wilma Forte, wearing a citron embroidered georgette frock | with uneven hemline; Miss Karo McGill, j who wore black lace with orange flowers lon the shoulder; Miss Barbara Potter, in a frock of black and red flowered ninon.

PAPATOETOE FUNCTION

MISS EDNA BROWN HONOURED COMING-OF-AGE PARTY Tli© residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, of Wallace Road, Papatoetoe. was the scene of a happy evening on Saturday, on the occasion of the coru-ing-of-age of their daughter Edna. The rooms were prettily decorated with shaded streamers and gaily-col-oured balloons, and the supper tables were decorated with tall vases of flowers in. tones of mauvd and silver. Games and novelty competitions were enjoyed. The usual toasts were honoured, and Miss Brown was presented with a large door key. Mrs. Brown, assisted by Miss Brown, received the guests gowned in black crepe de chine, relieved with panels of silk lace. Miss Brown wore a picturesque frock of shell pink georgette and radium lace. Among those present were:—Mesdames Hart, Roger, Farrand, Cowling, Burton, Misses I. Brown, Evans, D Bryant, K. Bryant, M. Bryant, L. Cossey, N. Cossey, Haddock, Farrand, Bong, Matuschka, Roberts, Franks, Boldero, J. Cowling, Roger.

BRIDE-TO-BE IS GUEST AT JOLLY “PANTRY” EVENING

PUKEKOHE GATHERINGS Organised by a number of her friends, in view of her approaching marriage, a. ‘'pantry” evening was given to Miss Isobel Richardson at Pukekohe recently. There was an attendance of about sixty, and a jolly evening was spent in dancing and games, music being supplied by Misses Gladys and Alma Armstrong and Mr. Les. Middlemiss. Mr. R. Davidson, the bridegroom - elect, replied thanking the assembly for the many useful gifts. Friends of Miss Eunice Laing gave her a kitchen evening in the ICaraka Hall on Saturday. Music was supplied by Mrs. Greenwood. Miss Schnackenberg sang solos. After supper, Mr. Hendry, in a neat speech ’ wished Miss Laing and her husband-to-be every happiness In their future life. Mr. J. Morrison replied. By special request, Miss Laing sang two solos. The singing of “For They are Jolly Good Fellows” and “Auld Lang Syne” concluded a most successful evening. _

BRIDAL GOWN OF IVORY SATIN

ATTENDANTS IN BLUE AND PRIMROSE MACKENZIE—PAUSINA The marriage was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral yesterday afternoon between Mary Evelyn, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pausina, of Kaikohe, Bay of Islands, and Mr. James Morris Mackenzie, of Auckland. Tho Rev. Dr. Buxton performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute falling to the ankles in an Uneven hemline, while from the shoulder a wide draping of Chantilly lace crossed the corsage, and fell in wide cascades down one side. Her pretty lace veil, which formed the train, was arranged with a Russian head-dress of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Mrs. T. F. Jeffries was matron of honour and wore a frock of delphinium blue georgette, with accordion-pleated flounces and a small beige hat trimmed with ribbon in the same shade. Two sisters of the bride, Misses Olive and Nancy Pausina, who attended as bridesmaids, wore dresses of primrose satin beaute. The skirts hung in uneven points from a slender corsage, which was embroidered in gold and finished with a large tulle bow on the hip. Their picture crinoline hats were swathed with limecoloured ribbon and they carried bouquets of primrose flowers. Little Joan Massicks, who was flower girl, was in shell pink georgette, with a frilled hem and a pink net poke bonnet. She carried a basket of pink rose petals. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Frank Ryan as best man, and Mr. Norman Trevarthan was groomsman. Mrs. Pausina, mother of the bride, wore a black and beige georgette frock, with a black hat.

WOMEN’S PROGRESS CLUB

WEEKLY MEETING IN HIGHER THOUGHT TEMPLE The Women’s Progress Club held its weekly meeting in the Auckland Higher Thought Temple yesterday afternoon, when short talks were delivered by various members on matters to do with the home. The president. Mrs. G. Silcock, spoke on “Housekeeping and Homekeeping Hearts,” and interesting talks on “Faith,” “Hope” and “Love” were given by Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Reason and Mrs. Bourke. Mrs. Moller contributed enjoyable musical items. Afternoon tea was later served, and the club meeting, which is filling a longfelt want to many Auckland women, was brought to a close. FELT AND BRAID TO TRIM A BEDSPREAD A HANDSOME COUNTERPANE MADE AT HOME Now that hand-woven linen 72 inches wide is available, the making of bedspreads becomes a very simple matter. Colour-schemes may be followed exactly, and many original touches can be introduced by the home needlewoman. Aim at big, bold effects, otherwise the work will become tedious. Felt, which can be obtained in all the brightest colours nowadays, is an ideal material to use for trimmings. The firm cut edges require no turning for they will not fray out, so the time saved is considerable. The felts are bought by the yard, or in bundles of ready cut pieces for embroidery, and when they are allied with vivid braids and colourful wools, the results are very good. The bedspread sketched is particularly simple to carry out. A piece of linen of the size required is marked out into divisions about 19 inches square, and these squares are outlined with royal blue wool braid. This braid, by the way, is obtainable in varying widths and many good colours, for 2£d the yard, and can be bought from most good class drapers. When all the squares are finished, sew along the edges of the braiding with thick jade green wool. Then cut different-sized circles from the coloured felts—say petunia, orange, and blue—making them roughly three inches across and cutting small rounds out of the centres. These are to suggest the “flowers” with which the squares are to be filled. Group three coloured circles in a square and applique each one in position with contrasting wool. Black centre spots will complete the blossoms, and green felt leaves, sewn in between with matching thread, will finish the design.

Tlie small inset sketch shows the method of working in the runningstitches along the braids, the flowers and the leaves. Decorate alternate squares only; and, of course, if the colours suggested do not tone with your bedroom scheme, alter them as you like.

LACE WEDDING GOWN

MAIDS IN APPLE GREEN AND MAIZE SWINNERTON—COLEMAN Miss Sybil Coleman, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, H H Coleman, of Esmonds Road. Takapuna. was a charming bride when she was married last evening to Mr. Edgar Swinnerton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Swinnerton. of King Edward Parade, Devonport. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon Fancourt at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Parnell. The bride was given away by her father. Her frock was of ivory ] ace with a yoke of ivory georgette, this being freely studded with brilliants which were also employed upon the girdle. The skirt had drooped points at either side and also at the backbeing designed in such a manner as to form a long train. The bridal veil of gossamer tulle was cut with a circular sweep, in lieu of the usual rectangular design. It was of train length and was draped from a coronet of orange blossom. The bride's toilette was completed with a sheaf of pink and white lilies. Two sisters of the bride. Miss Maud and Miss Esme Coleman, attended her as maids. Their dresses and hats were replicas, the distinction being in the colours employed. Miss Maud's frock was apple green georgette, with a series of tiny fichus caught at the back with a clasp of flowers. The skirt was handkerchief-pointed and she wore a silk straw hat that toned with the frock. Miss Esma’s frock was of maize georgette. Syd Reynolds attended tlie groom as best man. the duties of groomsman being carried out by Mr. Walter Swinnerton. At the reception in the Domain Kiosk, Mrs. Coleman was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Spraggon. Naples blue georgette was chosen by Mrs. Coleman, her hat being of black ballibuntal. Mrs. Spraggon wore pink georgette with a wlld-roee crepe <1» chine coat.

HAMILTON WEDDING

PRETTY EVENING CEREMONY AT CATHEDRAL ROSS—DENZ On Wednesday evening at the Cathedral in Hamilton a wedding of great interest was celebrated when Gladys Irene, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Deri, of Frankton, was married to Norman Nixon, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ross, of Hamilton. A lovely frock of ivory satin, made with a slender bodice and full long skirt of silk net, simply trimmed with two large silver flowers at the hip, was ■worn by the bride. .Her net veil, with j its wide honitan lace border, banded to her head with orange blossoms. I fell forming a long train. £ghe carried a sheaf of lilies. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Zelda Mason, was in apricot taffeta, with full flared skirt of net dipping deeply at the back and embroidered with velvet flowers of a deeper tone. The second bridesmaid, Miss Daphne Gould, wore a frock of apple green, similarly made. Both wore hats with flowered crowns to match their frocks and wide tulle brims. Two little flower girls, Vivien pe Wilson, of Wellington, and Rosie McDonald, of Auckland, were in frocks of gold georgette made with fine pin tucks. Their little blue bonnets were of velvet flowers and they carried posies to tone with their frocks. Mr. Denz gave his daughter away. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Alan Johns as best man, and Mr. Colja Ross, his brother, was groomsman. CATHEDRAL DECORATED The Cathedral had been decorated by the young friends of the bride with shaded pink flowers and green foliage. Dean Barnett conducted- the wedding ceremony, and Mr. Harold Piper was the organist. A guard of honour of the bride’s pupils formed a charming setting t> the bridal party. Later a reception was held in the Masonic Hall in Claudelands, wher* Mrs. Denz, the bride’s mother, received her guests in a becoming frock of navy blue georgette, heavily embroidered with hand work. Over it she wore a flesh pink scarf. Her navy hat had also touches of flesh pink, and her bouquet was in the same shade. Mrs. Ross, the mother of the bridegroom, wore a model coat of navy ribbed silk, with wide bands of fox fur, over a smart frock of navy ring velvet. Her chic hat was also navy blue. The hall had been delightfully decorated with tree ferns, palms and blossoms. The guests present were: Dean arid Mrs. G. R. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lang, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nixon I Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. R. Nixon (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. G. Froman, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pountney, Mr. and Mrs. Jackman, Mr. and Mrs. A. English, Mr. and Mrs. O’Sullivan (Raglan), Mr. and Mrs. T. Reynolds Mrs. C. Towsey (Auckland), Mr. C. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Green, Air. and Airs. Valentine, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mason, Air. and Mrs. Lang, Air. and Mrs. Kneebone (Xgaruawahia), Afr. and Airs. Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. E. Corde. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. AlcDonald (Auckland), Airs. H. Alortenson (Auckland), Airs. BMay all (Auckland), Mr. F. A. Denz (Auckland), Air. and Mrs. Fow, Air. and Mrs. Louden, Air. and Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mr. and Airs. Rhodes, Air. and Mrs. B. Ward (Te Awamutu), Air. and Mrs. H. Piper, Air. and Airs. Allen (Te Awamutu), Air. and Airs. E. Alarsh, Air. and Airs. Faville, Mr. and Airs. W. Clough, "f 1 *- a s.d Mrs. S. Farquhar, Air. and Mrs. i*; • Farrell, Air. and Airs. Fraser-Smith, an d Airs. J. Terry. Air. and Airs. RCobb, Airs. Froude. Mrs. G. Paul (Te Awamutu), Air. and Airs. B. Andrews. ar, d Airs. Belgrave, Air and Airs. BMcßae, Air. and Airs. K. Fade, Mr. and Mrs. Leech, Air. and Mrs. L. Edmond.* 3 , Mr. and Mrs. S. Tyler, Mrs. Ron PowelL Mrs. C. White. Airs. W. Wilson (Wellington), Airs. Froude, Aliss Tracy Gould, Mrs Gould, Aliss D. Clapham. Aliss RLouden, Aliss Jean Fraser, Aliss Joa» Gle phane, Aliss Iris Leech, Aliss Alic« Lindsay, Aliss V. Aforoney, Aliss B. Syers, Miss E. Gilmour, Aliss D. Gilmour, Miss A. Andrews, Miss E. Cobb. Aliss E. Watson, Aliss I. Brook, Aliss AI. Astle, aiiss A. Neighbour, Aliss J. Wilson. Miss J Fraser, Aliss S. Wright. Miss l Edwards, Airs. J. Lang, Air. R. Lang (Pukekohe). Air. J. Brunton, Air. E. Quill, " r - !• Hutchinson, Mr. E. Parker, Mr. J. Bonham, Air. J. Gordon, Mr. D. Wilson, Air. W. Latch, Mr. H. Alortenscii (Auckland), D. L. Smith, Mr. C. Edwards, Air. W. Paul (Te Awamutu), Air. i,. Hunun, Air. E. Clayton-Greene.