“April Folly”

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 937, 2 April 1930, Page 4

“April Folly ”

ANNUAL AUTUMN DANCE HELD BY TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB IS JOLLY AFFAIR

MANY DANCERS ATTEND “April Folly” was the name selected by the committee of the Takapuna Boating Club for its annual late autumn dance, held at the clubhouse, Bayswater, last evening. The brilliant decorations made a fitting background for the frocks of the dancers, while the whole scheme was supplemented with novel lighting effects. Dancing was indulged in till a late hour, the music being dispensed by the Ivit Kat Dance Band. The women’s committee included: Mrs. R. Lidgard, wearing cameo pink satin, with silver tissue spray; Mrs. N. Smith, flame chenille georgette; Mrs. L. J. Peters, pastel blue georgette and silver lace: Mrs. J. Deacon, cameo pink satin and tulle: Airs. Inkster, black georgette; Airs. Gyde, gold lace over beige georgette; Miss R. Pickworth, salmon satin and georgette, beaded reliefs: Aliss O. Hurfit, cameo pink taffeta, shoulder spray; Mrs. J. R. Williamson, beaded frock of beige georgette; Airs. Edwards, black chenille georgette. Among those present were:— Aliss A. AlcFetridge, in peach shot taffeta, with black ribbon reliefs; Miss M. AlcFetridge, lilac georgette and silver lace; Miss Waddell, powder blue satin; Miss Voelyn, apricot crepe de chine; Aliss K. Williams, apricot taffeta: Aliss Dolly Alahon, rose pink taffeta; Miss I. Stewart, gold lace over jade green taffeta; Aliss J. Buchanan, cherry georgette and gold lace; Aliss O. Buchanan, oriental lame and green georgette; Aliss Mildred Francis, cyclamen taffeta, rosebud reliefs: Airs. W. Lawrence, nile green chenille georgette: Airs. B. J. Findlay, pillarbox red velvet; Aliss A. Armitage, sequinned frock of old rose georgete; Miss Ina Tudsen, lemon satin, with gold blossom spray; Aliss F. Powell, cameo pink georgette; Aliss S. Aloir, floral crepe de chine; Aliss S. Jones, nile green satin, appliqued girdle; Aliss G. Benjamin, powder blue and silver taffeta. Aliss Doris Bowman, apricot taffeta and silver lace; Aliss N. Stokes, cherry crepe de chine; Miss H. Hayes, pastel blue taffeta and silver lame; Miss C. Bestic, cyclamen georgette; Aliss Rosa Devery, pastel pink tulle over satin; Aliss P. Hodgson, salmon pink taffeta and gold lace; Aliss M. Bowen, floral georgette; Miss C. Day, electric blue taffeta, and silver spray; Aliss C. Porter, ivory tulle, over gold satin; Aliss D. AlcKee, pink georgette; Aliss A. Buchan, black chiffon velvet and oriental lame wrap. Aliss D. Douch, wearing cornflower blue crepe de chine and silver lace; Aliss L. Lye, electric blue georgette and silver lace; Aliss D. Allen, cameo pink georgette, and silver lace; Aliss Joy Verran, flame taffeta and silver lace, with floral spray; Aliss Eileen Conway, eau de nil georgette, with pastel reliefs; Aliss F. Watson, daffodil georgette: Aliss Stanborough, rose pink shot taffeta; Aliss B. Jones, silk lace over apricot satin; Aliss I. Condon, lily of the valley georgette; Aliss S. Harrison, pastel pink georgette.

W.C.T.U. EDEN BRANCH MEETS The Eden branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday in the Presbyterian Schoolroom, Alount Eden Road. Mrs. Hayr presided. A comprehensive report of the Dominion convention, recently held at Timaru. was given by Miss Read. Afternoon tea brought the meeting to a close.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES OPEN MEETING AT NEW LYNN The first open meeting of the New Lynn Women’s Institute was held this week. Mrs. C. F. Gardner, supported by Mrs. Davidson, occupied the chair. In a brief speech Mrs. Dudley Dorman commended the institute on its growth and progress. Mr. R. Wright gave an interesting and informative talk on the origin and methods of dahlia culture; he also gave many valuable hints in response to questions. A rug-making demonstration was given by Mrs. Reich, and musical items by Mrs. Platt and Miss Laurie. Accompanied by Mrs. James, Mrs. Parry’s singing class sang some Maori songs. Refreshments, provided by the executive, brought an enjoyable evening to a close. THREE TOMATO RECIPES TOMATO DUMPLINGS Wash but do not peel six small tomatoes, cut out the stem end and In the cavity of each place onequarter of a teaspoonful of salt, the same of sugar and butter, one-eighth of a teaspoonful of mustard, and a sprinkle of pepper. Sift together two cupfuls of flour, four teaspoonfuls of baking-powder, and two teaspoonfuis of salt. Mix in four teaspoonfuls of shortening with two knives and add just enough water to make a dough of proper consistency for rolling out. Toss on a floured board and roll out to one-quarter of an inch in thickness. Cut into six pieces and lay a prepared tomato on each piece. Wet the edges of the dough and bring together, covering the whole tomato well. Steam over boiling water for three-quarters of an hour. Serve with or without butter sauce. STUFFED TOMATOES Hollow out six small tomatoes. Let them soak for hours in a mixture of vinegar, salad oil, pepper and salt. Fill them with a mixture made up of half a cupful of any selected fish minced up, two finely-chopped hardboiled eggs, one tablespoonful of capers, one teaspoonful of chopped herbs, and parsley. Bind the whole with mayonnaise to which a dash of piquante sauce has been added. This is a good way of using up fish left over from other meals. TOMATOES WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS Take tomatoes of even size and cut off the tops. Remove a little of the pulp and sprinkle each with salt, sugar, and onion juice. Dot with butter and bake In a hot oven for 10 minutes. Have the scrambled eggs ready w T ith a little onion sauce and fill the tomatoes with them. Serve

FOR GROWING HAIR If you are letting your hair grow, and have it curled at the back, the wave is apt to be pressed flat by the hat brim. To obviate this, place a narrow piece of tulle or net across the hair at the back and pin the ends of the net in front of the head. Place the hat over this carefully and remove the tulle when you take off the hat. The curls will keep in ever so much longer if you adopt this little precaution.