IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 944, 10 April 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. Haworth, of Wanganui, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Athol Williams is a Hawke’s Bay visitor to Taupo. Mrs. Tracy Brough, of Christchurch, is staying at Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. J. Vergette, of Napier, are guests at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. B. Firth is visiting Wanganui and is the guest of Mrs. F. Wagstaff. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer, of Sydney, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Frank Hay, of Wellington, is a visitor to Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Dr. Elizabeth Brough, of Christchurch, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen. 'Mr. and Mrs. F. Dargaville, and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Grant, of Dargaville, are at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnes, of Sydney, Mrs. F. W. and Miss F. Reid, of West Maitland, Australia, are staying at the Hotel Cargen.

AFTERNOON TEA

| OVERSEAS VISITOR ENTERTAINS IN PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS A very enjoyable afternoon tea was given at the Eller slie Kiosk yesterday by Miss Rich, of England, who has been visiting Auckland. The kiosk had been very charmingly decorated with flowers and palms for the occasion, dahlias in lovely shades of pink being chosen for the tables. Miss Rich’s gown of pale amethyst lace was worn with a wrap of jade green velvet and a black hat. The guests spent a happy afternoon ‘ in the beautiful gardens. Among those present were: Mrs. C. MacCormick, wearing a beige and blue patterned satin gown, with a black coat and close-fitting black hat; Mrs. Lonsdale Pritt, who chose a black georgette ensemble, with ermine necklet and black hat, osprey trimmed; Miss Mowbray, navy georgette gown, black coat and black crinoline hat; Mrs. Kenneth Gordon, smart field brown jumper suit, with small black hat; Mrs. W. S. Whitley, beige ensemble and widebrimmed black hat; Mrs. McGlashan, in a black embossed chenille georgette frock and black hat relieved with gold; Miss E. Bellairs, burgundy-shaded coat with fur collar and hat to tone; Mrs. W. Pavitt, in a black georgette coat and small black hat with ospreys; Miss Jakins, black coat and black hat trimmed with roses; Miss Bassett, who wore a black coat and small navy hat; Mrs. Innes Shepherd, in a turquoise blue pleated georgette frock and black picture hat; Mrs. Frank Brown, wearing rose crepe de chine frock with fur-trimmed coat and small rose-coloured hat; Miss de GuePrier, in a black tailored suit and small black felt hat; Mrs. Xichol, who chose a navy blue coat and smart black hat; Mrs. Segar, beige georgette and lace ensemble, and small black hat trimmed with roses; Miss A. Segar, rose floral frock with fox furs and rose felt hat; Mrs. Brodie, black satin coat and small black lint with ospreys; Miss M. White, black silk coat and small wing blue hat; Miss Shrewsbury, fawn ensemble with hat to tone; Miss Herrold, naples blue frock relieved with scarlet and navy blue hat; Miss M. lierrold, navy and beige figured satin frock and beige liat. “RAINBOW” TEA MISS LAUREL BRINSDEN IS GUEST OF HONOUR A “rainbow” tea was given on Tuesday at the Auckland Girls’ Grammar School, Newton, by the executive of the Auckland Girls’ j Grammar School Old Girls’ As- j sociation, to Miss Laurel Brinsden, a former president of the association, whose marriage takes place shortly. The tables were decorated in the school colours—blue and gold. Miss Edgerley and Airs. Morpeth, vice-presidents, received the guest of honour, who was the recipient of many dainty gifts There were present Miss Edgerley, Mrs. Morpeth, Miss Brinsden, Mrs. Plummer, Miss Oallaher. Miss Lund, Miss Penrose, Miss Baxter, Miss Dickey. Miss Tilly, Miss L. Buckley, Miss B. Bucklev. Miss Mortensen, Miss ( Porter. Miss Mills. c MOTHERHOOD APPEAL ; GOOD PROGRESS REPORTED j AT BIRKENHEAD V The Birkenhead committee of the c Obstetrical appeal met on Tuesday «. evening at the Council Chambers, Airs. McPhail, Alayoress, presidiiig. s All collectors reported a very good t response from the residents. i The hon. treasurer, Airs. A. E. Wood, L has already £2O in hand, and as the cards are not all in yet, it is hoped c that between £25 and £3O will be the result. -I Airs. Brown, Hinemoa Street, is organlsing a bridge evening which should 1 add considerably to the funds. a % MEETING AT AVONDALE 1 At a gathering of Avondale women, held at the residence of Airs. H. Potter. c on Alonday afternoon, in connection 1 with the present campaign to raise funds for the Obsterical Endowment j Appeal, an interesting and instructive ! address was delivered by Dr. Hilda { Northcroft. The women present formed themselves into a committee. In view of the short time at their dis- c posal, it was unanimously decided to hold a Paddy's Alarket on Friday, 1 April 11, when it is hoped the whole * district will co-operate and a considerable sum be raised for this worthy 7 cause. * J

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! PRETTY EVENING WEDDING AT ST. DAVID’ BRUSSELS NET VEIL WILKIN—YATES i At St. David’s Church last even- | ing, Mavis Florence, second daughter of Mrs. L. Yates, of Grey j Lynn, was married to Herbert < Augustus, third son of Mrs. M. J. i Wilkin, of Mount Eden, i The ceremony was performed by th Rev. D. C. Herron. Given away by her brother. Mr. I Yates, the bride wore a dainty froc of ivory geoi'gette with a deep seal loped yoke and long close-fittin sleeves of silver lace. Dipping at th back the Hared skirt was linislied wit wide llounces of silver lace and a the waistline was a girdle of see pearls looped in the front and caugl: with a spray of orange blossom, rfh wore an embroidered brussels net ve which fell in graceful folds from capette of silver lace with clusters l orange blossoms at each side. Me bouquet was of pale pink and whit flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Jessi j Yates, sister of the bride, who wore j frock of silver lame • and lemon tull< ; and Miss Elva Clough, in silver lam and delphinium blue tulle. Boti frocks were made alike with silve lame bodices pointed back and Iron with skirts of tulle in tiers to forn the uneven hemline. They wor crinoline picture hats turned oft th face and swathed with silver ribbon and carried bouquets to tone. Mr. V. Williams acted as best mai and Mr. W. Daniels was groomsman. The bride’s mother wore a navy blu charmelaine frock relieved with beig and gold embroidery. She wore ai orange-shaded felt hat and carried < bouquet of bronze dahlias and marl golds. Mrs. Wilkin chose a gown o knife-pleated georgette, with whicl she wore fox furs and a small blacl hat. Her bouquet was of crimsoi dahlias and rosebuds. OTAHUHU WEDDING ATTENDANTS AT EVENING CEREMONY WEAR FROCKS OF SHRIMP PINK AND GREEiS CRYER—STEWART A pretty wedding was celebrated last evening at the Moly Trinity Church, Otahuhu, Jane, the eldest daughter of the late Mrs. A. M. Stewart, befng married to Arthur John, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. If). Cryer, of East Tamaki. The Rev. M. Truman was the officiating clergyman. The bride was given away by Mr. F. A. Batts, and wore a dainty gown of ivory georgette with yoke, and inlets at waistline of silver lame. A prettily embroidered veil, mounted on a chaplet of orange blossom and finished with a true lovers’ knot, fell in soft folds to form a train. A pretty bouquet of pale pink and white flowers completed her toilette. Miss Li. Cryer and Miss F. Stewart attended as maids, wearing shrimp pink crepe de chine and green crepe !e chine, tulle headdress to match. Tliey carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. Mr. A. Cryer and Mi*. L. Hewitt attended the groom. Mr. White acted as organist. A reception was held at Gardiner’s Tearooms, which had been prettily lecorated for the occasion. The bride’s travelling frock was of N'aples blue wool crepe de chine, with 'elief of grey, worn with velour coat md a hat to match. BOUQUET OF PASTEL TINTED FLOWERS BRIDE ATTENDED BY SISTER GAVAN—BLOCKLEY A pretty wedding was celebrated by father Bennett, at at. Benedict’s -hurch, Auckland, - on Saturday al terloon, when Ada, the eldest daughter f Mr. and Mrs. F. Blocklev, of otauhu. was married to Arthur Gerrard. he eldest son of Mrs. Gavan. The bride, who was given away by er father, was gowned in ivory crepe e chine, with an uneven hemline, and nished with a silver spray. * Her aintily embroidered tulle veil, was eld in place by a coronet of orange lossom, and fell in soft folds to form train. She carried a shower bouquet t pastel-tinted flowers. Miss D. Blockley attended her sister * maid and wore a pretty frock of hell pink crepe de chine, and crinone hiit, linislied with floral spray. Her ouquet was of harmonising shades. Mr. Joseph Gavan fulfilled the duties f best man. The reception was later held in the >ominiun Hall, Balmoral, where Mrs. Tockley received the guests wearing a ■°ck of electric blue crepe de chine nd black felt hat. Mrs. Gavan was •ocked in black georgette and radium finished with diamente trimmings. lhe i-^ ride gravelled in a fawn marie -emble suit with hat to tone, and ENGAGEMENTS Ths engagement is announced of ’Jive Ada, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. -bowen, of Reniuera, to Maurice hurles. eldest son of Mrs. and the ita Mr. 1. l-L. Casey, of Reniuera. engagement is announced of uha Kathleen Mary, only daughter _t -Mrs. E. Brooks, of Huntly South, to frank, second son of Mr. and Mrs. G Harlotte, Glen Afton. ' The engagement is announced of Doreen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E Chappell, of Mount Eden, to James Herbert, fourth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin, of Awhitu Central.

SUCCESSFUL DANCE LITERARY AND SOCIAL CLUB PUKEKOHE FUNCTION ' Promoted by the Pukekohe Literary • Club, the dance held on ! Monday evening was very successful. .Music was played by Mrs. K. Davi- ' 3 r liss Alma Armstrong-. Air. L. G. Middlemiss and Mr. A. Whitehead, I extras being contributed by Mrs. Bow- : aeii and Miss Gwen Pulton. Among those present were: 3 , ; t . ;L>avison » w «aring black georI ® ette with rose trimmings; Miss B. ; georgette; Miss Alice j tseagiey, peacock blue crepe de chine; • Miss Nancy Holder, pale green satin and I embossed taffeta; Miss Marcia Eyton. j apricot georgette; Miss Phyllis McCormick, white organdi embroidered in iss May Smith, black taffeta with black lace skirt; Miss Ada Scott, blue georgette; Miss Dorothy Monerief, floral georgette; Miss E. Foote, silver lace over primrose satin: Miss Audrey Carter, leaf green satin; Miss Pat Lyne, ivory georgette; Miss Gwen Fulton, cherry georgette; Miss Marion Valder, midnight blue georgette; Miss Grace Keating, floral crepe de chine; Miss Eunice Cowan, green crepe de chine; Miss B. Fairley blue crepe de chine; Miss Kathleen Crosbie, primrose georgette; Miss E McGill, sea green georgette: Miss Bervi Bowman, primrose tulle: Miss Gladys Armstrong, powder blue georgette: Miss -\nnette Bowden, frilled frock of jade green georgette; Miss Winnie Richardson. floral georgette; Miss Mavis Peterr son green georgete; Miss Dot Ferguson, shell pink georgette; Miss Jessie Ferguson, sky blue georgette with hand- “* painted trimmings. J CARD EVENING i PUCCINI MUSICAL i SOCIETY ARRANGES f ENJOYABLE FUNCTION An enjoyable card evening was * held in the Tower Tea Room yes* 1 terday by the Puccini Musical So- • ciety in order to raise funds to buy : The hostesses for the evening were : Mrs. Bosworth, wearing a frock of i black chiffon velvet; Signora Costan- } tini, in a gown of black satin and Chantilly lace: Miss Connelly, who wore . turquoise and rose floral chiffon; and Miss Williams, who was in shell pink i georgette and lace. There were about 25 tables in use i tor both bridge and five hundred, s Among the players were: 1 , L !X S - Ray Cooper, Miss Atchley (England), Mrs. Gearey, Mrs. Cusworth, Airs. Bush, Mrs. Bolitho, Mrs. E. Clark, Miss , Preece. Airs. Hanfling, Airs. Reaver, Airs. J. Aliddlebrook, Airs. Edwards, Airs Franklyn, Miss Tierney, Miss Lang, Aliss AI. Beaumont, Airs. Guley, Misses Quinn. Aliss E. Walker, Airs. Valentine, ATiss Gribben, Miss G. Ryan, Aliss Pring, Aliss L. Ryan, Aliss Inglis, Airs. Barrett, Aliss Johnson, Mrs. Alumford, Aliss N. Hanfiing. Aliss Mortimer, Airs. Cardell. ATiss X. .Shepherd, Miss Cussens, Airs. G. SaTorj-,' Aliss Chapman, Airs. T. Hunt, Airs. Gilbert, Aliss AT. Han fling, Airs. Clarke. Aliss Knock, Airs. Barker, Airs. Birkenhead, Airs. Connelly, Aliss Faire, ATiss Herbert, Aliss E. Alillar, Aliss J. Halliwell, Airs, Capp, ATiss Fleming, Aliss Smith and Aliss Hynes, WOMEN’S INSTITUTES i BRANCH FORMED AT ; PUKEKOHE The decision was reached on Monday evening to form a branch of the Women’s Institute at Pukekohe. Airs. Wily presiding over a meeting of women who were interested. Mrs. Irwin, organiser for the South Auckland district, addressed the meeting on the aims and objects of tlio meeting. Officers elected were:—President, Mrs. F. A.. I-losking; secretary, Airs. D. J. Taylor; treasurer, Airs, X. Booth; committee, Airs. IT. Curd, Mrs. W. H. S. Gee, Airs. V. L. ITarvey, Aliss Gray, Airs. Wills and Airs. PI. H. O’Loughlen Monthly meetings are to be held. * * * NEW LYNN SECRETARY RESIGNS The New Lynn Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting this week. New members were enrolled, bringing the membership to 67. General regret was expressed at the resignation of the secretaryship by Airs. Reich, who is leaving the district, and who has helped greatly in the organisation of the institute. Airs. Allan’s demonstration of slipper making was most useful and interesting and two vocal items were much appreciated. Tea was provided by Alesdames Davidson and Burbidge. The president, Airs. Alelville, presided at a meeting of the Atatakana Women's Institute, held in the local public hall recently. The Rev. Air. Hart addressed the meeting, his subject being life in Egypt, and the president gave a demonstration of pictureframing. The hostesses for the afternoon were Alesdames IT. Smith, B Allen, E. Campbell and W. Campbell. PRESENTATION AT WAIUKU BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED A pleasant little function took place in the Parish Hall, Waiuku, on Tuesday afternoon, when the Waiuku Women's Guild made a presentation to Miss Emily Barnaby, in view of her approaching marriage. Elocutionary items were given by Airs. McDonald, and pianoforte solo by Mrs. Canham, and songs by Airs. Nelson. During the afternoon the Rev. Air. Morris, on behalf of the Women’s Guild, presented Aliss Barnaby with a handsome bronze fruit stand and a jardiniere, and wished her every success and happiness. Aliss Barnaby warmly responded. ANNUAL MEETING WOMEN TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION Aliss F. Taylor presided over a good attendance of members of the Auckland Women Teachers’ Association, when the annual meeting was held this week. Among the guests were Miss Kennedy and Aliss Anderson, who recently returned from a visit to Great Britain and Europe, and Aliss Carnahan, Aliss Flatt, Aliss Newton, Aliss Thompson and Aliss Ingram. The report of the year’s work and the treasurer’s report were read and adopted. The following officers were elected: President, Aliss F. Taylor; vice-presi-dents, Aliss E. Alilne and Miss E. Newton; secretary, Aliss Pearce; assistantsecretary; Aliss F. Bennett; treasurer, Aliss G. Ross; executive, Airs. AI. Chis holm Alisses AI. Aluir, Grant, Alansfield, ATartin and Harty: social committee, Misses AI. Taylor Solomon, W. Smith. De V. Jones, and R. Kennedy.

KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS A pleasant function took place at the Otunui School, when the children made a presentation to Mr. J. G. O. Leach, of the teaching staff, who has been transferred to Fitzroy. Miss Jessie Bloomfield, speaking for her fellow pupils, wished Mr. Leach happiness and success in his new' sphere of duty, and asked him to accept a gift of a brass bowl as a mark of the esteem in which he was held. In replying, Mr. Leach expressed pleasure at the pleasant time he had had in the district, and spoke in complimentary terms of the school. BRIDGE PARTY A delightful bridge party was given at her residence, Taumarunui, by Mrs. P. W. Reardon, when Mrs. Clegg, senr., scored the highest number of points and Mrs. Manson won the hidden number gift. FAREWELL EVENING A large number of friends attended an evening at the Raurimu Town Hall, in honour of Miss Zachariah, who has been on the teaching staff of the local school for the past two years. The programme had been well arranged, and included chorus items by the children, elocution by Miss Mary Shealian, and vocal items by Mr. A. Stewart. Dancing was indulged in. the music being kindly played by visitors. In the course of the proceedings, th« guest of the evening was presented with a lovely bouquet of sweet peas by Miss Violet Henderson. Speaking for the school children, Betty Henderson expressed the regret felt at the loss of their teacher, and presented her with a travelling case, by which they hoped she would remember them. Mr. Henderson, on behalf of the citizens, referred to Miss Zachariah’s successful work in the school, especially with the infant department which had advanced wonderfully under her guidance. In a social capacity, also, she would be greatly missed. Mi-ss Zachariah suitably replied, and was honoured by the ever-popular “For She’s a Joliv Good Fellow.” APPEAL FUND BENEFIT At the Qhura Golf Club's pavilion, under the direction of Mrs. C. Xicholls and Mrs. H. M. Thompson, a pleasant clock golf and croquet afternoon was given in aid of the obstetrical appeal fund. The response was , excellent.

and a very happy time enjoyed by a large assemblage. The croquet set •was loaned by Mrs. F. H. Lott, who kindly took charge of this part of the day’s entertainment, which Miss 'Dalefield succeeded in winning. The clock golf competition for women was won by Miss Carran with a score of 29, the men’s competition going to Mr. W. T. McKay, with a total of 30. Trophies for the winners were donated by Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Thompson and Miss MacClure. The hostesses were responsible for the afternoon tea. * * * The Catholic queen carnival campaign was opened at Owhango in aid of the King Country queen, Miss Eileen Leydon, by a big dance in the local hall which was well patronised. Mrs. McElroy and Mrs. Bissons supplied the music. Songs were given by Miss Lt. Gilbert and Mr. J. McDermott, and Miss P. Ginders and Miss W. Leydon gave a delightful interpretation of a Spanish tango. As a solo dance. Miss Leydon trave a. dainty exhibition of an Irish Jig. Mr. W. O’Donnell was M.c. *' * * MUSICAL BANQUET A novel entertainment in the form of a musical banquet attracted a big attendance at Otunui, visitors being present from the surrounding settlements and from Taumarunui. Those who took part in the programme were Mr. and Mrs. Lumley, Miss Stamp. Miss Dawson, Miss Arthur, Miss Hughes, Mr. Langmuir and Mr. Trevor Lyon. Under the Rev. C\ It. Taylor’s chairmanship, a pleasant toast list was honoured. The financial resul/ were in aid of the Methodist Church. BRIDE-TO-BE HONOURED Miss \\. P. Lang, who is to be married at Easter, was the chief guest at a gathering in the Foresters’ Hall, the function being in the form of a dance. Miss McElroy and Miss Jefferson wer>responsible for the music. During the evening. Mr. F. Groom, on behalf of some of the younger friends of Miss Lang, made her a presentation of a canteen of cutlery and extended best wishes for her future happiness. Miss Lang was also the recipient of a large number of useful gifts from a number of other friends, and made a graceful little speech of appreciation. * * * In common with other branches of the organisation the Taumarunui branch of the Women's Division ot the Fanners’ T_ nion has resolved to throw' its influence into the appeal for the obstetrical fund. At the monthly meeting the Mayoress, Mrs. C. A. Boles, explained what was being done in the town and district. A resolution was carried thanking Mrs.* Boles lor her interest, and expressing the branch’s favour of a hous»-to-house canvass. Mesdames Ford, Robinson and the secretary were aTipointed to represent the W.D.F.TT at any meetings which might be held in connection with the appeal. At its fortnightly meeting the Taumarunui Borough Council voted a sum of five guineas as a donation to the Obstetrical Appeal Fund. SOCIAL EVENING CORNISH ASSOCIATION On Tuesday last the second quarterly social of the Auckland Cornish Association was held in the Municipa 1 Ilall, Newmarket, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. The singing of Trelawny opened a very enjoyable evening, after which the president welcomed “One and All" The following artists gave items: Messrs. Grant and Hughes, violin; Mr. J. Rowe, character song; Miss Beresford s pupils, a dance; Mrs. Norton. Misses J. S. Stephens and W. J. Tucker in a Cornish sketch, in dialect, entitled “Crowst and Gossip": songs by Mr. Rowe and Mr. Lambert Harvey; and a humorous item by Mr. L. Sand ley. Games and a competition followed, the prizes being won by Miss D. Roberts and Mr. C. Hill After the usual Cornish supper dancing was indulged in till midnight.