In TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 967, 9 May 1930, Page 4

In TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. J. G. Price left on a visit to j Wellington last evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hill, of Welling- ! ton, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Pinder, of Kaipara Flats, are at the Central Hotel. Mrs. L t. MeVillv, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland, and is staying at Arundel. * * * Miss Mavis Buchanan has returned to her home in Palmerston North from a holiday in Auckland. * * «» Mrs. C. V. Houghton, of Gladstone Road, Parnell, has returned from a j visit to Wellington. Mrs. Keith Cameron, of Taumarunui, is spending a short holiday with Mrs. Cameron, senr., St. Heliers Bay. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. G. Skinner and Miss Skinner have left Wellington on a holiday trip to Auckland and Rotorua. Mrs. and Miss Lovell-Smith are Christchurch visitors to Auckland, and are staying at Hotel Stonehurst. Mrs. E. de la Mare has returned from Hamilton, and is the guest of Miss Gill, of St. Stephen’s Avenue, Parnell. Hr. and Mrs. J. Brownee and their two children, of Christchurch, left by the Mataroa yesterday for an extended stay in England. Mr. and Mrs. 3D. E. Ivory, of Tauranga, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McNeight, of Sydney, are among the guests at Hotel Stonehurst. * =* * Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Burt, of Dunedin, are at present on holiday, and staying with their daughter. Mrs. Eddowes, Maungakiekie Avenue, One Tree Hill. Mr. and Mrs. A. Price, of England, Mr. and Mrs. M. Burke, of Adelaide, and Dr. and Mrs. Martin Tweed, of Heretaunga, are staying at the Grand Hotel. * * *s* Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McGregor, of St. Stephen’s Avenue. Parnell, accompanied by their daughter and small grandson, leave this evening for Wellington to join the lonic for a trip to England, Scotland and the Continent. WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. P. E. Wyllie, who has been spending some weeks at Hamilton and Rotorua, returns to her home in Christchurch tomorrow. Miss Edgar, of India, is the guest of Miss Bright, in Hamilton East. • • • HOUSE DANCE PARTY On Saturday night Miss Lassie Hume gave a very jolly party in her home to celebrate her cousin Murray's twentyfirst birthday, and also to bid farewell to Harry Mayston, who is leaving for Hastings, The young people had a very happy time with dancing and competitions. The competitions were won by Miss Lilian Valder and Mr. Eric Heslop and Mr. Norman Wallace. Mrs. W. H. Hume was wearing a handsome gown of black beaded georgette. Miss Lassie Hume wore a charming frock of mist blue satin and oriental shadow lace. Mrs. J. H. Hume (Auckland), was in a gown of silver and black beaded georgette. Others present were MrSi W. A. Graham, Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hume (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. C. Mayston (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McDiarmid, Mrs. A. Yule, Miss Molly Abbott (Te Poi), Miss D. Yule, Miss M. Gillies, Miss M. ClaytonGreene, Miss E. Ward, Miss C. Clayton-* Greene, Miss M. Mears, Miss N. Sergei, Miss A. Holloway, Miss L. Valder. The evening ended with enthusiastic singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and “They Are Jolly Good Fellows ’ OVERSEAS VISITOR ENTERTAINED On Wednesday afternoon Miss Edgar, of India, was entertained in the Circle Room- of the Lyceum Club by the Hamilton branch of University Women. Miss N. Tizard, president of the branch, was hostess and introduced the guest of honour who, after afternoon tea and friendly chat, spoke very ably about University life for women and later she introduced several points of view about Indian life. She was followed very closely by her interested hearers and warmly thanked. Those present were Miss Tizard, Miss Edgar, Miss Bright, Mrs. W. Fraser, Mrs. M. Gudex, Mrs. S. I. Ziman, Mrs. W. J. Stevens. Miss E. White, Miss M. Campbell, Miss Owen, Miss K. Hogg, Miss Finlayson, Miss Osmers, Miss Bourke, Miss McKinnon, Miss Edwards. W.C.T.U. LUNCHEON DISTRICT EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINS A very pleasant gathering of the Auckland district Executive of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union took place at the "Y\"W.C.A. on Monday last when the members met for luncheon to entertain Mrs. Wright, a White Kibboner who was returning home from Australia to Canada. The district president, Mrs. Lee Cowie, welcomed the guest and most interesting talks on the recent temperance campaign in Victoria were given. ! Later the regular monthly meeting of the district executive was held in the United Temperance Society’s rooms, Queen Street, Mrs. Cowie presiding over a splendid attendance. Reference was made to the fact that next Sundav would be noted as Mothers’ Day and literature was provided for distribution accordingly. Final arrangements were put in hand ior the annual peace meeting and the Bring and Buy sale. Miss Fyfe reported on her temperance class work in the public schools and she was appointed superintendent of that department of work. Much satisfaction was expressed at the work being attempted m the L.T.L. Department and proving so successful under the supervision of Miss Read, while Mrs. Kasper is conducting a very interested group of Legioners. A resolution of strong protest was passed against the proposal to erect another brewery in the Auckland district. A very full business meeting was closed with the Benediction

Bright Scene at Town Hall

Guides’ Successful Costume Party MANY ATTEND CARNIVAL Some beautiful, original and comical fancy dresses were to be seen at a jolly fancy party and dance held in the Town Hall last evening in aid of the provincial and divisional funds of the Auckland Girl Guides'* Association. The early part of the evening was devoted to the tiny children and the latter part for the older girls and adults. The hall presented a very bright scene and nearly every nationality was represented. The many original costumes made the judging very difficult. The two grand marches made a particularly attractive sight. The members of the executive committee were: —The Mayoress, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, Miss Beryl Knight, Mrs. R. J. Coates, Mrs. E. McNair, Mrs. J. F. Montague, Mrs. E. J. Prendergast, Mrs. P. McGregor, Mrs. B. Tremayne, Mrs. Percival and Miss Freda Knight. THE PRIZE-WINNERS There were several groups of girls and boys in costume, for which special prizes were awarded, the prize for the best group of Girl Guides being won by Miss Mayson, Miss Knight and Miss Burgin, who represented an elephant with its Indian keeper. For the best group of non-guides, the prize was awarded to the Misses Ailsa and Pat. Stanton, Miss M. Herbert, Miss Mary Milsom, Miss Joan Maginess and. Messrs. AVarwick Stanton, Maginess, Cedric and Lloyd Hesketh and Douglas Robinson, who were costumed as jazz jockeys, in striking yellow and black costumes. Other prizes were awarded as follow: Children under six: Most original costume, Joan Anderson and Trevor Froggatt (Elderly Couple); most economical, Audrey Naylor (paper frock); prettiest, Colin Brown (Indian Rajah); special, the Bx*instead twins (Cat). Children over 6 and under 12: Most original, Lois Spry (Sweet One); most economical, Betty Davis (a brand of flour); prettiest, Marie Keesing (Doll). Child over 12, special: Barney O’Hare (Sailor). The judges in this section were Mrs. McNair, Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. Tremayne and Miss Cecil Hall. The prizes In the later part of the evening were awarded as follow: Girls over 16: Prettiest, Miss Gladys Wilson (Egyptian Water Carrier); most original, Miss Tyreman* (Registered Letter) ; most economical, Mrs. / Scott (Muscle Raiser Flour). Girls under 16: Prettiest, Miss Mavis Hendricksen (Rainbow); most economical, Miss Nancy Arthur (Lost Parcels); most original, Miss Joan Goodwin (a Bowser). The judges in this section were Dr. Margaret Knight, Mrs. Fenton and Madame Baird. Following the grand parades dancing was held, the music being supplied by the Kit Cat Orchestra.

CHILDREN’S PARTY AT LADIES’ COLLEGE

MISS MILLER IS HOSTESS Miss Zoe Miller gave a delightful party on Saturday afternoon to the pupils of the Ladies’ College, Remuera, and other girl friends. Competitions, races and games were arranged by the Misses Moore-Jones, Madam Creugnet and Miss Wittely, which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Being a fine day, afternoon tea was served on the lawn and, after the prizes were distributed by Miss Zoe Miller and Miss Kaye Brewin, the happy party was brought to a close.

Nurses’ Dance

i SOCIAL HALL ATTRACTIVELY DECORATED FOR ENJOYABLE FUNCTION { MISS NUTSEY IS HOSTESS A very enjoyable dance was held at the Nurses’ Home, Auckland Hospital, last evening. The social hall was very attractive, with large bowls of autumn-shaded chrysanthemums and a log fire added a cheery note of warmth. The dance hall was decorated with hanging baskets of ferns and autumn leaves. A very novel effect was a large mirror at one end of the hall, in which was reflected the frocks of the dancers. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Rosenvelt’s orchestra. Miss Nutsey (matron) was hostess and wore a frock of black satin beaute relieved with a pink shoulder posy. She carried a bouquet of shaded pink flowers presented by the junior fourthyear trained nurses. Among those present were: Miss Dorothy Jackson, secretary, who wore cyclamen taffeta and a gold shawl: Miss J. Watson, secretary, turquoise blue moire silk with ivory shawl; Miss Glover, wearing apricot georgette trimmed in gold; Miss Povey, ankle-length apricot skirt with tight-fitting multicoloured bodice; Miss M. Herman, shaded green lame with green shoulder posy; Miss D. Munro, white crepe satin with scarlet shoulder posy and shawl; Dr. B. Latter, powder blue georgette; Dr. D. Smith, black taffeta and lace; Miss Connie Young, apricot embossed georgette; Miss Winnie McKenzie, lemon georgette trimmed with gold, and necklace of brilliants; Miss P. Isherwood, pink satin, with green shawl; Miss T. Bird, powder blue georgette; Mrs. H. B. Hangman, apricot crepe de chine; Miss D. M. Snelling. moonlight sequin, with pink embroidered shawl; Miss E. Doull, blue georgette with embossed bodice. Miss M. Cough Tan, in g - reen taffeta; Miss V. Dodd, cherry beaded georgette; Miss Isla Brookes, blue moire and silk net; Miss Netzler, pink satin and silver lace; Miss Kata Lever, pale pink georgette with silver lace; Miss V. Dutton, flame chenille georgette; Miss D. Morrison, sequined. eau de nil georgette; Miss M. Jackson, black georgette with gold spangles; Miss Carrington, moonlight blue silk marocain; Miss A. Speedy, gold lame with cherry chiffon velvet bow; Miss M. E. Jackson, red georgette frock embroidered with silver sequins; Miss P. M. Pottinger, black panne* velvet. Miss Vera Kingsford. who wore blue embossed georgette frock with tiers of blue georgette frills; Miss Sirason, delphinium blue georgette; Miss B. Grierson, leaf-green georgette and embossed bodice; Miss Wright, hydrangea blue taffeta; Miss Boggs, cyclamen moire; Miss C. Howard, black georgette with diamente trimmings; Miss Marjorie Mullis, powder blue georgette with pink satin roses; Miss Ruth Hobbs, orange georgette; Miss Jones, black ring velvet and net; Miss Roberts, shot taffeta; Miss Cameron, carnation taffeta; Miss A. Bourke, lemon georgette applique trimming in gold; Miss Delegar, old rose taffeta with gold lace; Miss I. Crawley, pale pink georgette; Miss N. Knight, white georgette, with radium lace; Miss P. Bostock. lemon georgette with chenille trimming; Miss r. Parker, black net trimmed with pink sequins; Miss E. Clotworthy, pale pink georgette trimmed with forget-me-nots.

ADDRESSES TO CHILDREN

VISITOR TO JAPAN SPEAKS AT GIRLS’ SCHOOL DELEGATE TO CONFERENCE Miss A. V. Hay, who returned to Auckland recently from a visit to lapan where, as a New Zealand delegate, she attended fhe biennial conference of the Institute of Pacific Relations, at Kyoto, addressed junior and senior pupils of the Diocesan Girls’ High School separately yesterday morning. When addressing the upper school, Miss Hay gave a brief resume of the aims and objects of the Institute and then spoke of the charm and warmth of hospitality shown to the delegates by their Japanese hosts. A special committeo was appointed, which arranged a wide programme of entertainment, including visits to factories, places of historical interest, and wellknown beauty spots, as well as luncheons and garden parties. Part of the Japanese school girls’ education was to visit national monuments and places of interest in their country. They were taken over the country in organised groups, many of them, who came from long distances, being away from home for four or five days. The little ones in the lower school showed much interest when Miss Hay described her trip to the East, explaining in simple language how the women, both in China and Japan, lived and dressed. She showed the pupils som© of the clothes which were worn by the women and girls of both countries and also showed them some paintings and other work done by the school children in Japan.

BRIDGE AND 500

ONEHUNGA CROQUET CLUR’S ENJOYABLE CARD AFTERNOON Tlie Cmchunga Croquet Club held a very enjoyable card afternoon at the .T.C.L. Tearooms on Wednesday. Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Xewraegin yvon the bridge prizes, and Mrs. Neill and Miss Lamb yvere the successful piasters in the five hundred tournament. Among those present yvere:—Mrs. A Kenny, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Broun Mrs. f". Patterson, Mrs. J. B. Crawford. Mrs. "W ailace, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Parr. Mrs Burgess, Mrs. H. R. MacKenzie, Mrs. George, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Jury, Mrs. Townley, Mrs. X. Sutherland. Mrs. Bird Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Neil], Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Mountjoy, Mrs. Temperton, Mrs. Len Bray. Mrs. J. A. Gribbon, Mrs. W. Newmegin, Mrs. C. H. Jones, Mrs. Eric Newmegin, Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Hannan, M. rs - Hudson, Mrs. A\ r . H. Davenport, Mrs. Tmch, Airs. Munro, Mrs. Conev, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. R. Mcßride. Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Kirkwood, Airs. Mrs. McKcndriok. Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Peacocke, Mfs. Hamblin, Mrs. Iremonger, Mrs. Huddeston, Mrs. Penn. M rs - JV- Warnock, Mrs. C. Robinson, D tr S’ , J ’ G>’ a ham, Mrs. G. White. Mrs! Badely. Mrs. Farquhar, Mrs. Mueller Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. AY. J. Court, Mrs AY* Irwin. Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. HarriHosking. Mrs. Saker, Mrs. D VV inks Mrs. Hobday, Mrs. Nicholson.' Mrs. St. Clair Woollams, Mrs. W’ebber Mrs Patterson. Mrs. P. Smith'. airs! Spedding, airs. Davenport. Mrs. Francis Mrs. Laurie. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. F. Plenty! Kirk, Mrs. D. Cuthbert, Mrs I' ordham, airs. Pascoe, Mrs. .J. c. Cowell Foster’. Mrs E. Evitt, airs. Gardiner! Donald, Mrs. Dukes, airs. Hollis. P. eake . Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. MaxT ‘ * ul |f r ’ Mrs. D. Hyauiason, Chapman Mrs. Jenkins. Mrs. A Cole, Mrs. AA ilding, Mrs. Henrv Rrct-’ r* w’n Birch, Miss C. Birch' Miss G. Hills, Miss M. Smith Afice TCirk J v r . Kir ? wood ’ Mi ® s * Thomson' Miss EHett. Miss Lamb, Miss Hodge. j

MR. ZIMAN SPEAKS ON PEOPLE OF INDIA AT LYCEUM LUNCHEON

Mr. S. Ziman was the speaker at the Lyceum Club luncheon yesterday, and his subject was “The People of India.” Melville presided in the absence P re sident, Mrs. AV. H. Parkes. Mr. Ziman s address covered a very rnoSTv,il eld i’- ? nd . was most interesting, members listening very appreciatively.

IVORY FROCK MOUNTED ON PINK CHIFFON WORN WITH MIST-PINK VEIL

PRETTY EVENING WEDDING AT ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL HARVEY—JACKSON A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, yesterday evening, when Phyllis Heather, daughter of Mrs. M. L. Jackson, of Balfour Road, Parnell, was married to Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Harvey, of Jubilee Avenue, Devonport. pANON FAXCOURT performed the ceremony, and Mr. Randall presided at the orsran. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride and over the bridal party was suspended a large floral wedding bell. The bride, who was given -away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Roy Dale, wore a charming gown of cream satin beaut© over cameo pink crepe de chine, the full flared skirt fell to the ankles at the back from a close-fitting corsage with a large silver rose and a bow of cream satin ornamenting the shoulder. Her tulle veil of mist pink, which was embroidered in silk, fell from a cap of rose point lace, caught to the head at the back with a spray of orange blossoms, to form a grace ful train. She carried a shower bouquet of pink and cream flowers. Two maids attended the bride—Miss Hilda Jackson, sister of the wearing a frock of sunset pink satir beaute, with a tight-fitting long bodice from which fell the full ankle-length skirt appliqued with mauve, pink aiw* silver flowers. The corsage was finished with a silver rose on the shoulder, and Miss Kathleen Morton, nieo' of the bride, who wore a gown of primrose satin beaute, the full skirdipped to the ankles at the side and fell from a long close-fitting corsage with shoulder straps caught below the waistline at the back with a diamente buckle. They wore silver juliett caps and carried shower bouquets of palo pink flowers. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. J. Lyons, and Mr. Allies Bailey was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother, 16 Balfour Road, Parnell, where Airs. Jackson received the guests' wearing a frock of embossed ohinelle georgette, relieved with oriental trimmings and a coat of black satin. She wore a small black felt hat with a diamente buckle. All's. Harvey was in a blue crepe satin relieved with silver lace and a black velvet hat with a diamente ornament. Among the guests were: Air. and Mrs. D. Harvey, Air. and Airs. A. G. Harvey, Air. and Airs. AW Tlarvey, Air. and Airs. W. A. Harvey, Air. and Mrs. W. Rolfe, Miss M. Harvey, Dr. and Airs. Eade, Alisses AI. and .T. Harvey, Airs, and Aliss Alann, Mr. W. Swinnerton, Air. and Mrs. E. Swinnerton (Hamilton). Mr. R. Wilson (Wellington), Air. J. McGehan, Aliss S. Alarks, Air. and Airs. J. Neville, Mr. and Airs. R. Dale, Air. and Airs. E. Alorton, Air. and Airs. B. Alorley, Air. anc* Airs. F. Beck, Airs. R. G. Edgecumbe, Mr. A. Coubrough, Alisses B. and B. Neville, Airs. P. McCullough, Messrs. C. and W. Neville, Air. and Airs. Soden, Aliss V. Anstice, Canon Fancourt.

BRIDE IN PASTEL PINK GEORGETTE AND SILVER LACE

MAID WEARS APPLE GREEN ADAMS—RODDEN At. the Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby, on Wednesday' afternoon, the marriage was celebrated of Hilda, daughter of Mr. E. Rodden and the late Airs. Rodden, to Den. fifth son of Air. and Mrs. Adams. The Rev. Father O’Daughtetty performed the ceremony and Air. Hiskocks was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Air. J. Eccles, wore a frock of pale pink georgette relieved with silver lace. Her veil was of pale pink tulle, and she carried a bouquet to match her frock. Miss Teresa Rodden was bridesmaid, and wore a frock of green crepe de chine with a green tulle hat. She car--ned a bouquet to tone. Aliss Joan Gadd was flower-girl, wearing a frock of pale pink crepe de chine and a head-dress to match. The duties of best man were carried out by Air. R. Aladen. Eater, a reception was held at the Point Erin Tea Kiosk. % RAETIHI CROQUET CLUB ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON AT CLOSING FUNCTION The Eaetihi Croquet Club had a fine afternoon for the official closing of the lawns on Thursday, May 1. There were a number of visitors including members from the Taumarunui, Ohakune and Ruapehu Clubs. A number of competitions were played during the afternoon, and an enjoyable time was spent. A daintv afternoon tea provided by the members was served, after which the president, Air. Sandford, presented, the prizes won during the season. Airs. Currin, president of the Ohakune Croquet Club, then presented Airs. 'Sandford with the Waimarino Croquet Shield, which Raetihi had won for the 1929-30 season, to hold on behalf of the club. Airs. Currin thanked the Raetihi Club for the pleasant afternoon and for the many pleasant days they had spent together during the season. Mrs. Cronin, in the absence of the president of the Ruapehu Club, also thanked Raetihi for a pleasant afternoon and for the season’s pleasure to gether. The prize winners during the season were as follow: Club championship, Airs. Jennings; runner-up, Airs. N. Lynch. B grade championship, Airs. McDowell: runnerup, Airs. Ciochetto. A grade handicap. Airs. Legge; runner-up. Airs. Drury. B grade handicap, Airs. McDowell; runner-up. Airs. Gibbins. Handicap doubles, Airs. Jennings and Mrs. AlcDowell; runners-up, Airs. Legge and Airs. Gibbins. The aggregate points prizes for progressive croquet during the season the A’s were a tie, Airs. X. Lynch and Airs. Jennings. a drawing resulting - in Airs. Lynch. The B’s was won by Airs. Gibbins. Trophies were won during the afternoon by the following:—Hoops and peg. Airs. Ste«vart; zig-zag. Airs. Rieper: break, Airs. Sandford; angles, Mrs. Russell; feather, Airs. Green; peg and circles. Airs. Bolland (Taumarunui).

MOTHER’S LEAGUE

ROTORUA BRANCH MEETS Airs. Bertram presided over a good attendance at a meeting o.f the Rotorua branch of the Alothers’ League. Airs. Wilkie demonstrated how it was possible to entertain children on occasions when outside play is not possible. The company enjoyed community singing under the leadership of Airs. Randerson, and Miss Jean Pearce’s recitation was appreciated. Afternoon tea completed a happy afternoon.