IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 946, 12 April 1930, Page 20

IN TOWN AND OUT

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| Li . Mary C naniptaloui) litis veturned ! to Auckland from a visit to the Xorth. | Mr. and Mrs. K. Lowry North, Bay • V iew. Hawke's Bay, are visiting - Audi - : land. IMrs. X. C. C. Shepherd has returned ' to Featherston from a visit to Auck- • land. ! Mrs. K. O’lialloran, of Mount Albert, iis the guest of Mrs. E. C. Banks, < i Matamata. r i Mrs.- Brown-Pliilp, of England. is ; visiting Auckland and is staying at ! | Hotel Car gen. i • Miss Zoie Entwistle, of Birkenhead, I \vas a passenger by the Makura yesterJ 1 day for Sydney. I Migs M. Aldridge, ot Stanley Point, i Devonport, left this week on a visit to 1 I (New Plymouth. ,j* * * Mr. and Mrs. J. Pirritt and son, of ; Kiwitahi, Morrinsville, lert by the : Makura on a visit to Australia. Miss Kathleen Motion of Waiuku, l who has been spending a few days in ; Auckland, will return home tomorrow. j. Sir Alexander and Lady Herdman ! left this morning for Lake Rotoiti, , where they will spend the Easter holidays. * * * * j Mrs. Eh H. Chisholm, of Forest Hill Road, Henderson, left by the Makura * yesterday on a visit to Singapore and i England. Mrs. W. Mc.Gruer and Miss Rita McGruer, of Victoria Avenue, Remuera, returned yesterday from a visit to Wellington. * Mrs. J. Reid, of Maitland, New South j Wales, accompanied by Miss Freda Reid, left by the Makura on their re- | turn to Sydney. * * * Nlrs. E. Agnew, a former resident of 1 Auckland, who for the past nine years has been living in. Europe, left yester- \ day by the Makura for Sydney after j a five-months’ visiU to j Miss Mowbray, president of the Vicj toria League, has been notified by their j Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe : of their acceptance of the invitation i to be present at the league ball on May 21.

MORRINSVILLE NOTES Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Sage and family left on Tuesday for Whangarei. Mr. and Mrs. Costello, of Xapier, are visitors to Morrinsville and are the guests of Mrs. R. G. Fawkner. Mrs. R. Howie has left on a visit to Wanganui and New Plymouth. Mrs. Morrison, of Manurewa, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. R. Groves, of George Street, Morrinsville. I . • ! SURPRISE PARTY FOR BRIDE-TO-BE | JOLLY EVENING AT EPSOM A surprise kitchen evening party arranged by Miss Isobel Smalibone visited Miss Thelma Sands at her home in Epsom on Thursday evening in honour of her approaching marriage. Lancing and bridge was enjoyed, also several musical items by the Misses Moore, and a toe dance by Miss Kitty Smalibone. The bride-to-be, Miss Sands, received her guests in pale rose floral taffeta, with georgette and silver trimmings. Among those present were: Mrs. Sands, in powder blue and apricot chenille velvet; Mrs. Smalibone, delphinium blue ring velvet; Mrs. Kirk, black georgette, with blue trimmings; Mrs. Hopwood, black georgette and silver; Mrs. Hyauison, beige satin beaute; Mrs. Halpin, black georgette; Mrs. McMaster, beige ninon with rose shawl; Mrs. Bedford, black georgette, overworked in gold beads; Mrs. Mackey, white floral ninon; Mrs.’. Osborn, sea green georgette. Miss Smalibone, shell pink georgette; Nliss R. McVeagli, rose floral ninon; Miss T. Halpin, mauve georgette with floral trimming; Miss I>. McMaster, primrose taffeta; Miss M. McMasetr, cyclamen georgette with floral lame trimming; Miss E. Kirk, salmon taffeta and tulle; Miss D. llawkes, lilac taffeta with georgette; Miss E. llopwood, floral satin, with georgette trimming; Miss K. Smalibone, apricot georgette.

BANANA PIE Mix together one-third of a cupful of castor sugar, a very small teaI spoonful of flour, and a pinch of salt, i Then add the slightly-beaten yolks ot i two eggs., Stir constantly while pour--1 ing in a cupful of scalded milk. Cook j Cor 15 minutes in a double boiler until i the mixture thickens, i When cool, add one-quarter of a | cupful of thin cream, three-quarters ! of a tablespoonful of lemon juice, and j one large banana, peeled and cut into j slices. j Have ready a dish lined with pie j crust already baked, and pour in the I mixture. Just before serving, spread | over the stiffly-beaten whites of two ! eggs, to which has been added two • tablespoonfuls of castor sugar and a j little lemon flavouring. Brown in a ; moderate oven.

BRIDGE AFTERNOON

FOR DEVONPORT OBSTETRICAL APPEAL FUND A bridge afternoon in aid of the Obstetrical Endowment Appeal was held yesterday afternoon in the Devon port Masonic Hall. Thtl committee responsible for tli© afternoon comprised Mrs. H. Scott, president; Mrs. Bennett and Miss Cousins, joint secretaries: Mrs Hough, Mrs. Spence, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Hislop, Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. Blomfield and Mrs. T. O. de Clive Lowe, Mrs. Hough and Mrs. Spence were in charge of a stall and Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Rowlands attended to the tea. Among the players were: Mrs. Grib 7 j hen, Mrs. Flemming, Mrs. Bruce Smith, Mrs. .Blackland; Mrs. Goldwater* Mrs. Xaughton, Mrs. Hagen, Mrs. J. Xettleton. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Bankier, Mrs. Seed, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Newell, Mrs. Weight, Mrs. Crowe, Mrs. Beaumont, Mrs. Fraer, Miss M. Ruder, Miss M. Mason, Miss X. Mason, Miss Hislop and Miss Williams. The prize-winners were: Mrs. Ruder, Mrs. Beaumont and Mrs. Xaughton. The prizes were donated by Mrs. Hislop and Rr. de Clive Lowe. ENDOWMENT FUND MEETING AT HOWICK A largely-attended meeting was held on Thursday afternoon in the Hawick Pu’ J ■ Hall. District Nurse Jessie T roude presided. An address was given by Mrs. E. C. Maguire, who also conveyed the Queen’s message to the meeting. Another speaker was Mrs. Mulgan. A committee was elected to carry out the preliminary work in raising funds in the district. It was also arranged that a social gatheringshould be held. CROQUET TOURXAMEXT FOR FUNDS The Mount Eden Croquet Club held a. very pleasant progressive croquet afternoon to augment the funds of the obstetrical appeal. Mrs. E. H. Potter, Mayoress of Mount Eden, sp®ke on behalf of the effort. Prizes for croquet, given by Mrs. Rudd and Mrs. Horton, were won by Mrs. Mueller and Mrs. Thomson. Winners of the consolation prizes were Miss Teape and Mrs. Murdoch.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

EPSOM BRANCH MEETS The monthly meeting: of the Epsom branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Baptist Church Hall' Inverness Avenue, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. T. 11. Macky presided. An interesting - address upon modern Palestine was given by the Rev. D. C. Herron, who had attended as a, delegate the Missionary Conference, which was held in Palestine some time ago. Mr. Herron’s impressions and descriptions of his travels were greatly appreciated. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. R. j S. Newcomb and Mrs. H. Thomson.

ENJOYABLE CONCERT i for hospital auxiliary FUNDS | A concert was given at the Epsom Infirmary on Thursday evening, ar- • ranged by Miss Theo Halpin, on behalf of the Onehunga branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. Songs and other musical items were contributed by Miss Amy Hansard. Miss Halpin. Miss Daphne Higham, Air. Garrett and Mr. Geoffrey Laird. The patients also showed their appreciation of Miss Kitty Smallbono's dancing-

SURPRISE WEDDING

BRIDE AND GROOM LEAVE FOR SYDNEY CAIN—JACKSON Miss Tinkerbeli Jackson, who is now Mrs. J. Vincent Cain, left with her husband by the Makura yesterday for Sydney. “It was just a very, very quiet wedding, yesterday, ’’ said Mrs. Cain on board the Makura, a few minutes before she sailed. Mr. and Airs. Cain expect to be in

Sydney for three or four months and then go on to England. The young bride was wearing a smart flecked tweed frock in brown and beige tones, with a wide-brimmed brown felt fiat trimmed with a band of emerald green ribbon. Although the wedding was kept very secret a number of friends heard the news and arrived at. the boat to give the young couple a bright, send off. WEDDING OF THEATRICAL INTEREST CARROLL—STEWART A wedding of interest in theatrical circles was celebrated yesterday afternoon at the Auckland Registry Office, when Miss Catherine Stewart, principal lady of the Freddie Forbes Musical Comedy Company, was married to Mr. Garnet Carroll, manager of the Forbes Company, and acting manager of the St. James Theatre. The bride wore an ensemble of brown panne velvet and beige georgette, with a mink fur coat and beige helmet hat. She carried a bouquet of white flowers. Mrs. F. Forbes accompanied the bride, wearing a grey tailored suit and a close-fitting blue felt hat. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Margaret Duncan wore a navy blue georgette frock with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. With the bridegroom were Air. Ray Fuller and Mr. R. H. Webber. A small reception was afterward held at the Albert Hotel, the hostess. Airs. Webber, wearing a navy blue floral satin frock with a coat and hat to tone.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

BRIDGE, GAMES AND DANCING BRIGHT EVENING AT PAPAKURA

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Francis qave a delightful party on Thursday evening at their residence, Averil! Street, Papakura, in honour of their* daughter Mildred’s birthday. The rooms were delightfully decorated with, golden shaded dahlias and chrysanthemums, with clusters of balloons and hanging streamers. Delightful dance music was supplied by Mr. Keg. Shollum, extras being played by Miss Lily Grant and Miss Mildred Francis. Bridge was enjoyed by some of the guests and also games j and competitions. Mrs. W. K. Francis received her guests wearing a black georgette frock with black tulle and scarlet shoulder spray. Miss Mildred Francis (Auckland). chose a dainty frock of sky blue tafieta with an uneven hemline reI lieved with silver lace. | Among the guests were: Mrs. H. Burrows (Pukekohe). wearing a frock of black georgette: Mrs. O’Loughlin (Pukekohe). floral ninon frock: Mrs. B. Scotting (St. Heliers Bay), primrose crepe de chine with gold relief: Mrs. S. 1.. Anderson, frock of salmon pink with silver relief: Mrs. E. R. Cosgrave, figured silk ninon; Miss Janet Derbyshire (Auck- , land), apple-green taffeta with a trail of cyclamen flowers; Miss Enid Jenkin ' (Auckland), pale pink silk lace frock; Miss Jessie Wilson, frock of green georgette; Miss Xoelene Worthv (Auckland), black chiffon velvet: Miss Phyllis Oornev i (Auckland), cyclamen georgette with em- ) 1 bossed georgette bodice; Miss Gert. An--5 dresen. frock of amethyst shot . taffeta: Miss Gladys Ross, green velvet | with gold relief; Miss Lilv Grant, black ’ j georgette: Miss Lily Low, blue taffeta j with gold lace inset; Miss Joyce, frock si of pale blue taffeta*