IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 949, 16 April 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

NOTES Mrs. Crabtree, of Eltham, is at the i Royal Hotel. Miss K. Bryne, of Wairoa, is on a ! visit to Auckland. Mrs. B. Lee Cowie has returned to Auckland from Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Davis leave by car tomorrow for Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. T. U. Wilson, of Portland, are at the Central Hotel. Mrs. S. Parker, and Miss G. NT. Parker, of Xapier, are staying at the Hotel Stonehurst. Mrs. Victor Macky leaves on Thursday to spend the Easter holidays at Orewa. Mrs. E. G. Graham, of Wellington, and Miss C. Miles, of Sydney, are staying at Hotel Stonehurst. * * v Miss E. M. Barnes and Miss E. Barnes, of Tunbridge Wells, England, are staying at Hotel Cargen. Lady Sinclair-Lockliart leaves today for Xelson, where she will attend tiie christening of her grandchild. * * * Miss Hopwood and Miss Hyauiason, of Auckland, who have been visiting Morrinsville, have returned home. The Misses Gwen Fulton and Muriel Simpson, of Pukekohe, are spending tae holidays at “The Mount,” Tauranga. * * * Miss Monica* McVeagh and Miss Ysolinde McVeagh leave by the Aorangi on Monday for a visit to England and the Continent. * * * Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Bryant, of River Road, Claudelands, Hamilton, have taken up their residence at Mount Eden, Auckland. /Mr. and Mrs. J. Pitt, of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. L. Paul, of Wanganui, and Mrs. Clark, of Xapier, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. Miss Alma McGruer’s departure for Vienna has been unavoidably delayed. She hopes to leave Xew Zealand in about one month’s time. * * * Mrs. F. X. Stringfiefd, of Morrinsville, accompanied by her two sons, leaves this week for Sydney by the Ulimaroa on her way to England. Mrs. W. P. Jackson, of Princess Street, Xorthcote, accompanied by her two sons, left by the express last evening for a six weeks’ holiday. Mrs. McSweeney and Miss Barry, of Gisborne, and E. Newman and Mrs. G. H. Cafrerty, of Australia, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel. COMING-OF-AGE IS CELEBRATED GUESTS ENTERTAINED AT . DANCE PARTY A pleasant evening was spent in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday evening, when Mr. and Mrs. C. Carter gave a coming-of-age party in honour of their only son, Robert. The guests were entertained with dancing and games, the music being supplied by Needham’s Orchestra. Mrs. Carter received her guests wearing a frock of navy blue satin, relieved with fawn. Among those present were: Mrs. Person (Auckland), in peach georgette and silver lace; Mrs. Hunt (Devonport), rose crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Johnston, black I crepe de chine; Mrs. B. Johnston, blue crepe de chine; Miss M. E. Ushaw, pale green georgette and silver; Miss L. Yeo, green crepe de chine; Miss M. Ushaw,' blue georgette, uneven hemline; Miss Gwen Johnston, jade crepe de chine; Miss Lola Crisp, rose taffeta; Miss Alma Cornes, black georgette. Miss E. Blackely, wearing mauve handpainted taffeta; Miss G Maiden (Te Arolia) llame georgette; Mrs. J. D. Watkin, crepe de chine with fawn; Miss A. Maiden, black georgette; Mrs. P. S. Pritchard, wine crepe de chine; Miss Watkin, black georgette and rose beige; Mrs. Mansfield, navy silk; Miss M. Gibson, pink crepe de chine and tulle; Miss O. Gibson, black crepe de chine. Miss S. Pulman, (Fatetongu), in sea green crepe de chine; Mrs. Crisp, black crepe de chine; Miss R. Adams, lemon crepe de chine; Miss E. Jagger-Smith; Miss P. I). Hill, silver lame and net; Miss Elna Person, buttercup georgette; Miss Nancy Herring, pink silk and lace overdress. BIRKENHEAD WOMEN’S WELFARE ASSOCIATION NEW BRANCH FORMED A branch of the Women's Welfare Association was formed at Birkenhead at a meeting of women, held in the Council Chambers, Birkenhead, last evening, at which the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. McPhail, presided. The committee comprised:—Mrs. J. P. McPhail, president; Mrs. Gilfillan, vice-president; Mrs. A. E. Woods, secretary and treasurer; Mesdames Mills, Hewson, Jasper, Kemp, McKinstrey and Darlow, committee. Others present who joined the association were Mesdames Pike, Osborne, Morris, Wright, Hayman, Gracie, Patten, Campbell and Miss Mills. The association is open to all women of the borough to join, the subscription being 2s 6d. The first committee meeting is being held on May 7, when arrangements will be made for the lirst social evening.

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BRIDGE AND TEA MISS EVELYN FORD ENTERTAINS A FEW FRIENDS # Miss Evelyn Ford entertained a few friends at bridge yesterday afternoon at her home in Remuera Road. Bright autumn flowers were attractively arranged in the rooms, and the young hostess received her guests wearing a pretty flowered chiffon frock. Those present were: Mrs. S. C. Gould (Dargaville), Mrs. Courson. Mrs. Alleman, Mrs. L. Adams, Mrs. M. Gambier, Miss Lorna McGruer, Miss Xoel Stone, Miss Wilma Plummer, and Miss Gwen Gooseman. PIANO STUDENTS BRAHM INTERPRETED AT MEETING The Auckland Piano Students' Association held its meeting in the Lewis Eady Buildipgs on Monday evening. Brahm was the composer selected lor interpretation. Items were contributed by Misses Grace Piggott, Mary Mitchell. F. Carr, P. Wallace, Loris Binns, Mavis Hewson, and Joyce Parker.

BRING AND BUY SOCIAL EVENING; NATIONAL COUNCIL ORGANISES j HAPPY FUNCTION The Auckland branch of the National Council of Women held a social evening and a “bring and buy” sale in the Y.W.C.A. rooms last evening, in order to raise the quota promised by the council toward the Dominion Council's fund to provide an obstetrical scholarship. Well-stocked tables of fruit, produce and fancy work were well patronised and a substantial sum was realised. Miss B. Carnaclian, president of the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women, welcomed the members and 'their friends. An interesting- competition was held in which all present were introduced to each other. A short programme was also arranged, items being given by Miss Johnstone, songs and a recitation; Mrs. Armstrong, violin solos; Mrs. Dreaver, musical monologue; Mr. Wright, songs. Supper was served later and brought to a close a very enjoyable evening. APPEAL FUND DONATIONS RECEIVED BY MOUNT EDEN BRANCH The secretary and treasurer of the Mount Eden branch of the Obstetrical Appeal report that the following donations have been received toward the branch quota of £150: Thos. English, £2 2s; John McLeod, £1 Is; Alex. Grierson. £1 Is; P. J. Capper, 10s 6d; C. R. Chapman, £1 Is; Mrs. M. Yates, £5; Mrs. S. MacLachlan, £5 ss; Ellis and Company, Ltd., £1 Is; Tanfield and Potter, £1 Is; Mrs. J. Fuller, £1; A. S. J. Lamb, £1 Is; Mrs. Hootin (Mount Eden Croquet Club), £3 4s; Mr. S. H. Seabrook, £1 Is; Miss J. Hutchinson, £2; S. Gray, £1 Is; Miss E. Watts, ss; S. Newcombe. 10s; G. Winstone, senr., £5; Miss E. Winstone, £5; A Friend, £1; A. Kennedy, £1 Is; H. C. Robinson, £1; G.F.1., £1; C. H. Moses, £l. ANNUAL MEETING ATHENIAN CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR The Auckland Athenian Club held its annual meeting on Monday last, and was well attended. ■ The balance sheet was presented by Mr. V. PI. Trask, honorary treasurer. and adopted, after which the following officers were appointed for the new season; President. Mr. W. Wright; vicepresident, Mr. C. Munro Emanuel; honorary treasurer, Mr. V. H, Trask; honorary secretary, Mr. O.- M. Richardson; honorary auditor, Mr. I. Esam; general committee, Miss L. Kirkby, Miss L. Walker, Mrs. F. O’Connor, Mrs. P. Dawson, Miss H. Rainey, Messrs. T. Regan, P. Dawes, N. NewdicK. D. Middleton. At the conclusion of the general business, supper was served, and was followed by a pleasant hour’s dancing to the music of the club’s orchestra.

MORNING TLA AT LYCEUM CLUB MRS. COOKE ENTERTAINS HER COMMITTEE Mrs. W. A. Cooke, convener and honorary treasurer of the Auckland West branch of the obstetrical appeal, was hostess at a delightful morning tea party in the Lyceum Club lounge yesterday, given for the members of the committee set up to canvass the Herne Bay, Ponsonby, Richmond, West End, Westmere districts. A lovely bouquet of autumn-coloured flowers was presented by Mrs. Flynn to Mrs. Cooke as an appreciation of the splendid work she had done in connection with the raising of the quota for the area. The Mayoress, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, on behalf of the executive committee, also thanked Mrs. Cooke, congratulating her on having collected £330 when the quota for the district had been £250. Speaking for the committee which had worked with Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. G. S. Cammel paid tribute to Mrs. Cooke’s leadership. The members of the Auckland West branch and of the headquarters executive committee who were present were: The Mayoress, Mrs. A. 1). Campbell, Mrs. C. E. Maguire, Mrs. Alfred Kidd, Dr. Buckley Turkington. Miss L. Sloane, Mrs. Cyril Aickin. Mrs. Blanks, Mrs. W. F. Brown, Mrs. F. Booth, Mrs. O. S. Cammel, Mrs. J. C. Dickinson. Mrs. J. Ford. Mrs. M. Flynn. Mrs. E. Gallaher, Mrs. ,T. Grace, Mrs. 3T. Gaughan, Mrs. J. P. Hastings, Mrs. W. F. Jones, Mrs. E. Jackson, Mrs. J. Joiner, Mrs. TI. B. Kennett, Mrs. Ley don, Mrs. IT. X. Marler, Mrs. C. Palmer. Mrs. J. Torrance, Mrs. AN'. H. Wengdal, Mrs. F. Russell, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. R. A. Scott, Miss Veale, Miss Kiely, Miss Phillips, Airs. W. TI. Parkes. Miss B. Carnachan, Miss Flatt, Mrs. McNair, Mrs. Hammond Hyde, and Miss A. Basten.

AVONDALE PARTY BRIDE-ELECT IS GUEST AT KITCHEN EVENING A pleasant function in the form of a kitchen evening was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Avondale, last evening, by friends of Miss Ethel Brookes, of Birkenhead, late of Avondale, in honour of her approaching marriage to Mr. Gordon Bang, of Karaka. Bancing was indulged in, the music being supplied by Mrs. Whale. Among those present were: Miss E. Brookes, cerise and gold lace; Mrs. Brookes, black satin beaute; Miss W. Jeffrey, blue chenille georgette; Miss Margaret Brookes, primrose satin beaute; Miss Z. Fletcher, mauve ring velvet; Miss E. Brittain, rose moire velvet; Miss M. Dickins, pink satin and lace; Miss E. Little, sea green georgette, silver encrusted; Miss Rigney, pink chenille georgette; Mrs. G. Browne, beige velour and georgette; Mrs. Rhodes, ecru lace; Miss Jean Bollard, blue taffeta; Miss E. Barnes, apple green satin: Mrs. Hyde, peach georgette and lace; Mrs. A. Rogers, beige jersey velour; Miss Saunders, pink georgette; Miss Ethel Bora 11, blue taffeta and georgette; Miss Alice Willoughby, lemon taffeta; Miss P. Barrymore, black crepe de chine; Mrs. G. Strong, electricblue ninon over silk: Mrs. S. Peters, shell pink georgette; Miss I. Heron, floral georgette; Miss Amos, powder blue crepe de chine; Miss Marie Jagusch, shell pink floral georgette; Mrs. J. Forsythe, navy blue crepe de chine and beige; Mrs. W. Howie, eau de nil lace over charmeuse.

Bride in Pink j WAIKINO COUPLE FIRST TO BE MARRIED IN NEW CHURCH I 1 ROACH—HARRIS A pretty wedding - was celebrated at j the Presbyterian Church, AVaikino, last j | Saturday afternoon. Rathleen Alary j I Jean Harris, youngest daughter of Air. , ; and Airs. AY. Harris, of Ferndale, Wai- \ j kino, being married to Arthur Geoffrey j ; Roach, of AVaikino (postmaster), only ! son of Air. and Airs. T. J. Roach, of ! ■ Te A warn utu. i As the marriage was the first to be celebrated in the new church, the Rev. I Air. Macfarlane, who officiated at the j ceremony, presented the bride with a ; Bible. Airs. J. Jones presided at the j organ. j The church was beautifully decorated j | with white and yellow michaelmas j I daisy, and over the bridal party was i I suspended a floral wedding bell. Given away by her father, the bride wore a dainty frock of shell pink georgette. Her beautiful silver lace veil was held in place with pale pink orange .blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet in autumn tints. The bride was attended by two sis- ] ters of the bridegroom, Aliss Beryl Roach and Aliss Helen Roach, who wore daffodil yellow and lettuce green frocks respectively, made in replica with deep points to form uneven hern and a large tulle bow on the hip. They wore felt hats to match their frocks and carried bouquets of pink flowers. Little Loeta Phillips, niece of the bride, as flower girl, wore a pretty frock of pale blue georgette and a blue poke bonnet with pink flowers Her bouquet was of pink and blue cornflowers. Jim Pivac was trainbearer and wore a suit of pale blue : satin. I After the ceremony a reception was held in the Victoria Hall, AVaikino, where Airs. Harris received her guests wearing a frock of black georgette relieved with beige and a black hat. Airs. Roach was gowned in a fawn suit, with a felt hat to tone, and fox furs.

AVONDALE WEDDING BRIDE ATTENDED BY SISTER HOLLIER—BELL At St. Mary’s Church. Avondale, Gertrude Mary, eldest daughter jot Mr. and Mrs. G. Bell, of Avondale, was married to Gordon Arthur, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hollier, of Avondale. The R<*v. Father Colgan performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute and embroidered net, relieved with pearls and brilliants. Her bouquet was of white flowers. The bridesmaid, Miss Rita Bell, a sister of the bride, was frocked m powder blue crepe d© chine, with a tulle hat and bouquet to tone. Mr. P. Quirke acted as best man. Later a reception was held in St. Mary’s Hall, where the bride’s mother received her guests in a frock of pencil blue crepe de chine relieved with coffee lace and a cream felt hat. Her bouquet was of autumn tints. Mrs. Hollier chose a gown of navy blue crepe de chine, with a hat to tone. GOWN OF IVORY SATIN PANELLED WITH SILVER LACE FISH—THOM At the Pitt Street Methodist Church last evening the marriage was celebrated of Vera, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. TV. Thom, of Mount Albert, to George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Fish, of Glen Eden. The Rev. TV. Walker performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin with a slightly uneven hem and a wide panel of silver lace from the neck to the waistline. She wore an embroidered tulle Veil held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Two bridesmaids attended the bride, Miss Eileen Thom, who wore mauve crepe de chine, and Miss Eileen Elliott, in peach crepe de chine. The frocks were made with tiered skirts and wide cape collars, while their headdresses were of tulle. They carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. Little Marie Fish, as flower girl, wore a frock of powder blue crepe de chine with frilled skirt, and a bandeau of blue tulle round the head. She carried a Victoria posy of pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. T. Fish as best man and Mr. Alan Thom was groomsman. PROGRESSIVE CROQUET ENJOYABLE TOURNAMENT AT PONSONBY An enjoyable progressive croquet afternoon was held on the Ponsonby Croquet Club’s lawns on Saturday afternoon. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Chapman, Greenslade and Lyon, who provided a dainty afternoon tea and also the prizes for the competition, which were won by Mesdames Oswald, Hilton. Black, Leonard and TVarnock. Mrs. Gallaher, president. on behalf of the members, proposed a vote of thanks to the hostesses for their hospitality.