IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 966, 8 May 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. J. Madden, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Miss J. Ewart, of Wellington, is staying in Auckland. Mrs. E. J. Martin is a "Wellington visitor to Auckland. Miss Downie Stewart left early this week on her return to Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hitchman. of Napier are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. M. Marsack, of Auckland, is at present on holiday at "Wanganui. Miss Ruth and Miss Ailsa Morgan, of Sydney, are staying at Braeburn. Miss Nancy Otway is on a visit to triends in Christchurch and Wellington. Mrs. A. N. Nicholson, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to Timaru. Mrs. M. J. Collins, of Melbourne, and. Miss T. Collins are staying at Hoiel Stonehurst. Miss Phyllis Lees, of Sydney, who is visiting Auckland, is staying at Hotel Cargen. Miss Putman, of Wellington, who was in Auckland last week, lias returned home. Mrs. ,T. MacGregor, of Kew, "Victoria, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at Hotel Stonehurst. Mr. and Mrs. C. Moore have returned to Palmerston North from a motor trip in the North. Mrs. Frank Farmer, of Whangarei, arrives today and will be the guest of Mrs. W. Carson, Benson Road, Remuera. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Tasker have returned to Palmerston North after a holiday at Auckland, Rotorua, and Taupo. Mr. and Mrs. F. Alison, of Waiheko Miss P. Lees, of Sydney, and Miss K-Stone-Wigg, of London, are among the* guests at the Hotel Cargen. Among the Auckland visitors to the Chateau Tongariro during the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pollard, Miss C. K. Morgan, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Bond, Mrs. Linnell. The Rev. Wilna Constable will be away from her church in Auckland for H days, visiting and speaking in New Plymouth, Waverley. Inglewood vv hangamomona and Wanganui.

ENGAGEMENTS

The engagement is announced of Esther Borothy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Graves, of Airedale Street, Auckland, to Albert William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Churchill of Grosvenor Street Grey Bynn.

The engagement is announced of Jessie, eldest daughter of Mrs. A. U. Hallam, and the late Mr. W. IX. Hallam, of Mount Eden, to Jack Heaton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Thomas, of New Plymouth.

The engagement is announced of Iris youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ti! Poole, of Epsom, to John .T. McCormick, third son of Mr. and Mrs. F McCormick, ol Walhi.

The engagement is announced of Myrle Bangdon, eldest daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Bewls Joll, of Mount Eden, to John David, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hogg, of Hastings.

The engagement is announced of Winifred Ivy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Taylor, of Birkenhead, Auckland, to Ronald George, third son of Mrs. Nlacßae and the late Mr. F. Nlacßae, of Auckland.

Prize Night

NORTH SHORE SWIMMERS HOLD GALA DANCE FOR PRESENTATIONS STREAMER DECORATIONS The Parish Hall, Devonport, was thronged with dancers last evening on the occasion of the North Shore Amateur Swimming Club's annual prize night. rpHIT hall was decorated with blue, white and gold streamers, the club’s colours, and music -was in the hands of Ye Versatile Pirates. During the evening the prizes won during the year were presented by Mr. K. Aldridge, Mayor of Devonport. Mr. Aldridge also made a presentation on behalf of the citizens of Devonport to Miss Eila Munro, in recognition of her

bravery in rescuing three people from drowning at Muriwai last February. Among the prizes presented was the Eila Munro Cup to Miss Nancy Watson for the 220yds girls’ handicap, to be swum in open water. An exhibition of the Skaters’ Waltz was given by Miss Ballantyne and Mr. Bruce, of the Margaret O’Connor School.

Hostesses for the evening were: Mrs. Lane, frocked in wine taffeta with gold relief, and Mrs. Little, in black georgette and lace.

Among those present were: Mrs. E. Sharp, wearing black panne velvet: Airs. Farquharson, black embossed georgette; Mrs. Lewis, black georgette; Miss Rene Burgess, rose georgette anklelength frock; Miss May Patten, salmon pink; Miss Moya Jones, piasco crepe de chine: Miss Jean Stephenson, rose taffeta and silver lace; Miss Barbara Lewin. rose pink eh iff on velvet and taffeta: Miss Helen Chalmers, moonlight tinsel and net skirt; Miss Muriel McDougall, frilled frock of green taffeta; Miss Joan Best, lime green georgette; Miss B. Beswick. floral ninon. Miss Winnie O’Connor, in flesh georgette with shoulder posy of carnations; Miss Eileen Eddie, orchid tinted georgette; Miss Mabelle Robertson, gnklelength scarlet crepe de chine; Miss Sybil Brown, jazz lame and green crepe de chine; Miss Wilma Lanigan, apricot crepe de chine; Miss Molly Lane, biscuit coloured georgette with flame embroidery; Miss D. Nevis, pink taffeta and net; Miss Jean Maddigan, pink and blue georgette; Miss D. Hine, pink taffeta and tulle; Miss G. Stephenson, powder blue tulle; Miss Edna Rainey, white fuji. Miss Lois Langley, who wore gold lace over red silk; Miss Florrie Latta, pale saxe blue period frock of floral satin; Miss V. James, pink moire silk and tulle; Miss Kath O’Brien, red georgette; Miss Joyce Gooding, blue georgette with silver lace relief; Miss B. Gooding, ankle-length frock of sea green georgette; Miss N. Findlay, powder blue satin; Miss E. Bush, black satin; Miss J. Hayson. black satin and georgette; Miss N. Purcell, pink georgette with silver net and lace; Miss G. Field, green silk lace with flower trimmings; Miss P. Gillespie, pink georgette and satin; Miss Ethel Latta, nile green satin beaute and ankle-length skirt of frilled tulle; Miss Dorothy Curtayne, tangerine taffeta; Miss M. Elworth, lemon georgette; Miss I. Lees, salmon junk georgette and lace; Miss T. Lord, blue ray silk ninon.

BRIGHT FAREWELL PARTY’AT REMUERA

GUESTS ENTERTAINED WITH BRIDGE AND DANCING MRS. C. WHITLEY IS HOSTESS Mrs. C. Whitley was hostess at her home in Coombs Road, Remu* era. last evening at a bright farewell bridge and dance party for her son, Mr. Eric Whitley, who leaves for England this week. Lovely bronze chrysanthemums were? arranged in the rooms, and Mrs. Whitley received her guests wearing a gown of black moire velvet and lace. Among those present were:— Mrs. Reg Humphries, who wore a seafoam green flounced taffeta frock, with patterned ring velvet bridge coat; Miss Pea*?y Ford, in a pretty cameo pink georgette frock beaded in silver, with fingertip length coatee; Miss Janet Wallace, wearing primrose flowered satin and furtrimmed velvet bridge coat; Miss Audrey Alison, in a flounced frock of printemps green chiffon with deep shoulder cape; Miss Molly Mitchelson, wearing an evening ensemble of green and silver beaded georgette: Miss J. Johnston, in a flame and black flowered chiffon frock; and Messrs. .G. MacMillan, F. M. Fisher, B. Lloyd, J. Graham, R. Humphries and G. King.

KITCHEN EVENING

BRIDE ELECT HONOURED AT HAPPY OTAHUHU PARTY

DANCING AND GAMES The Parish Hall, Otahuhu* was the scene of a delightfully gay ‘-kitchen” party on Tuesday evening, when a number of friends of Miss Marjorie Pearce, whose marriage takes place very soon, gathered to wish her success in her new sphere. The party was organised by Misses I. Tucker, E. Todd, K. Todd, N. Aickin and Nina Aicken, and the hall was prettily decorated with streamers, balloons and chrysanthemums. Dance music was contributed by Airs. A. Todd, Misses Maud Tucker and F. Baverstock. Gaiety was added by the streamer and competition dances, the successful competitors being: Spot waltz, Mr. and Airs. Burnard; musical arms. Miss C. Ryburn; Monte Carlo waltz, Miss S. Ryburn and partner.

The duties of masters of ceremony were carried out by Messrs. K. Aickin and M. Todd.

A table laden with the gifts brought by the guests was carried to the centre of the hall,-where Miss Kathleen Todd in a few happy words, on behalf of the gathering, wished the guest of honour all possible future happiness. Air Aleredith spoke for Aliss Pearce and thanked everyone for the verv enjoyable evening, and also the gifts. A delightful evening terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Aliss AI. Pearce was frocked in rose mist ring velvet, with diamente trimming.

The members of the organising committee were Aliss I. Tucker, who wore a frock of maize taffeta; Aliss E. Todd, ashes of roses pink crepe de chine; Aliss K. Todd, who was wearing wallflower georgette; Aliss X. Aicken, leaf green georgette; and Aliss Nina Aicken, lichen green georgette.

Aotea Tennis Club Holds First Annual Function

Bridge and Dancing ENJOYABLE EVENING The Aotea Tennis Club held its first annual function in the Crystal Palace Hall last evening, bridge and dancing Entertaining a large number of guests. The hall was decorated with gaily coloured streamers and Chinese lanterns. Bridge was also played by some of the guests. Air. FT. Boulton’s Apache Orchestra played many bright and popular dance numbers. Among those present were: Airs. A. T. Long, who was in cameo pink beaded georgette; Miss Jean Lovegrove, orange georgette; Aliss Kathleen Alunro-Clarke, rose pink lace; Aliss Rose Allum, lime green georgette; Miss AI. Williams, gold lace frock, Aliss Rubv Wilson, apricot georgette and lace; Aliss A. Hammond, green and gold shot taffeta; Aliss B. Aikraan, white satin and frilled net; Aliss D. Barton, black floral georgette; Miss D. O'Connor, lilac floral Aliss V. Vaile, ivory ring velvet; Miss Gladys Seamour, maize crepe de chine and cream lace. Aliss Joan Inwood, wearing sunset pink taffeta; Aliss Long, cameo pink taffeta; Aliss D. Johnston, cameo pink chenille georgette; Aliss Vere Meredith, lemon georgette; Aliss P. Foubister, ivory satin; Aliss A. Haynes, sunset pink georgette; Mis A. Don, scarlet and black patterned velvet; Airs. Ashton, black and fawn figured satin; Airs. Lovegrove, black chiffon; Airs. Beck, black georgette; Aliss AI. Bull, shrimp-pink georgette; Aliss Stewart, silver lace over shell pink chiffon; Aliss Kennedy, powder blue and gold shot taffeta and gold lace; Aliss Betty Nash, lichen green georgette embroidered with silver sequins. Aliss AI. Slater, in pale pink satin and tulle; Aliss J. Cox, briar rose net and taffeta; Aliss D. Rogers, powder blue frilled taffeta; Miss Le Pine, buttercup satin beaute; Aliss Aikman, cuban orange embossed georgette; Miss De Pine, scarlet patterned ninon; Aliss Janet Connel, geranium red georgette; Aliss Alenzies, periwinkle blue georgette; Aliss N. Aikman, lime taffeta; Mrs. Badcock, black beaded georgette; Aiiss E. AlcDonald, powder blue embossed georgette; Miss Badcock, apple green geovgette; Hiss Kemble, flesh pink satin; Aliss D. Stych, pastel green chiffon: Aliss AI. Nash, moonmist blue georgette.

VICTORIA LEAGUE ENTERTAINS AT AFTERNOON TEA

WANGANUI EX-PRESIDENT AND DAUGHTER ARE GUESTS Mrs. E. Anderson, an expresident of the Wanganui Victoria League, and Miss Anderson, her daughter, who are visiting Auckland, were entertained at an enjoyable afternoon tea party given by the Victoria League in the rooms in Shortland Street yesterday. Bright yellow African marigolds were arranged in bowls, and made vivid splashes of colour around the room.

Miss Mowbray, president of tlic league, welcomed Mrs. Anderson and her daughter, and referred to the fact that Airs. Anderson, in her capacity as president of the Wanganui Victoria League, had attended the first league conference which was held in Auckland nine years ago. Airs. Anderson briefly replied, thanking Aliss Alowbray and the members of the league for the welcome they extended to her and her daughter. Other guests of the league for the afternoon were Mrs. A. C. Day, of Wellington, and Aliss Ella Harris, of Auckland, a friend of Mrs. Anderson’s. Lady Sinclair-Lockhart, Airs. John Reid, Airs. A. Devore, Airs. 11. AI. Alarler, Airs. S. A. Stride, Aliss Slator, Airs. Napier, and Aliss Garrard were the hostesses for the afternoon.

MATIERE WEDDING

BRIDE IN ROSE SATIN AND LACE CARRIES BOUQUET OF LILIES COX—CASSIDY The wedding took place at Whenuakura, ATatiere. at the residence of the bride’s brother, of Aliss Jean Cassidy, of Alatiere. to Air. Albert Henry Cox, of Hikurangi. The bride was given away by Air. G. A. Rhynd, and wore a charming gown of rose crepe satin with silk lace trimmings and veil. She carried a bouquet of Easter lilies. The bridesmaid was Aliss Rose Rhynd, who wore a frock of lemon satin, and carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. Peggy Lindsay was flowergirl, dressed in saxe blue rayon. Air. A. Alackie, of Hikurangi, was the best man.

To receive her guests at the reception, Airs. Rhynd wore an attractive rrock of navy blue mai ocain trimmed with beige.

OTAHUHU WEDDING

TOUCHES OF PALE BLUE AND SILVER RELIEVE IVORY GOWN HAGGIE—BROWN Last evening at the Methodist Church, Otahuhu, a pretty wedding: was celebrated by the Rev. A. W. E. Silvester, when Doris, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown. Iluia Road, Otahuhu, was married to Edward Lawrence, the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Haggle, of Seddon Terrace, Otahuhu. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty gown of ivory georgette, with skirt of flared flounces embroidered in pale blue and silver. An embroidered veil was prettily arranged with tiny posies of orange-blossom and silver roses, and she carried a shower bouquet of chrysanthemums. Miss Zeta Hewson attended as maid, wearing lavender crepe de chine, with fitting bodice, and full-tiered skirt. She wore a head-dress and carried a shower bouquet. Daphne Whale acted as flower-girl, wearing a quaint frock of eau de nil green crepe de chine, the skirt consisting of tiny petals. A pretty headdress of silver was worn, and she carried a silver basket of bright flowers. Miss E. Moffat presided at the organ. Mr. Walter Piper carried out the duties of best man. The Kingsford Hall had been prettily decorated in shades tt> harmonise with the frocks worn by the bridal party. Mrs. Brown received the guests wearing a frock of navy crepe de chine with beige trimmings. Mrs. G. Haggie wore an ensemble of burnt orange crepe de chine, with hat to match. The bride travelled in a fur-trimmed coat of green velour, worn over a frock of creme and old rose.

IVORY LACE WEDDING FROCK

MAID IN BOUFFANT GOWN OF GREEN TAFFETA CRESSWELL—CLAY A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Church on Monday afternoon, when Ella Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clay, was married to William Free, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Creswell. The Rev. h\ P. de L. Willis performed the ceremony and Mr. Dingle presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. G. A. Clay, wore a dainty bridal frock of white silk lace over white satin. The handkerchief pointed skirt falling to ankle-length from a close-fitting bodice. Her laceedged embroidered tulle veil, which was caught to the head with orange blossoms, fell to form a graceful train and she carried a sheaf of white and pale pink chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid, Miss Rita F. Hill, wore a frock of leaf green taffeta, the petalled ankle-length skirt falling gracefully from a tight-fitting bodice scalloped below the waistline. She wore a wide-brimmed green felt hat and carried a sheaf of pink chrysanthemums. Little Pamela Clay, niece of the bride, was train-bearer, wearing a dainty frock of apple green organdie with rows of petalled frills. Her head-dress was a circlet of rosebuds and she carried a i>osy of pale pink flowers.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. L. Mynott as best man. A reception was held later at the home of the bride’s parents, 48 Empire Road, Epsom, where Mrs. Clay received the guests wearing a frock of black moire velvet and a hat to match. Mrs. Cresswell wore a grey satin ensemble, with a hat to tone.

TAUMARUNUI BRIDE HAS PRETTY BEIGE ENSEMBLE OF GEORGETTE AND LACE

BERESFORD—LANG At the Taumarunui Methodist Church recently the marriage took place of Winifred Phoebe (Jo), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rs J. M. Lang, of Taumarunui, and Wilfred James, youngest son of Mrs. E. Beresford, of Auckland. The Rev. C. R Taylor performed the ceremony.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming ensemble suit, the frock being of champagne georgette, with pintucked bodice and ankle-length flared skirt. The coat was of autumn-tinted lace. She wore a smart soft felt hat to match and carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. The bridesmaid. Miss Neta Laurie, of Feilding, was in a frock of lemon crepe de chine, with a hat to tone, and she carried a bouquet of cream flowers.

Mr. -C. Eady. of Taumarunui, acted as best man.

At the reception held at the Arcadia Tearooms Jlrs. Lane received the guests wearing a smart costume with a hat to match, rnd fox furs. Hlie carried a pale pink posy. The bridegroom’s mother wore a coat of black silk and a hat to tone. Her posy was of autumn flowers.