IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 968, 10 May 1930, Page 20

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Miss B." de Renzv, of Hamilton, is on a visit to Auckland. * * * Miss X. Tizard’, of Hamilton, is on a visit to Auckland. * * * Miss Vere Chitty has returned to Hamilton from a visit to Auckland. ♦ ■ * * Miss W. Gillespie, of Grafton, is leaving on Monday on a visit to Whangarei. * * * Mrs. F. Alison, of Waiheke, .who is visiting Auckland, is staying at I-lotel Cargen. * * * Mrs. W. Webster, of Siam, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel Ventnor, Devonport. * * * Miss K. M. Stone-Wigg, of London, is a visitor to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen. * * * * Mrs. M. Harrison is a Sydney visitor to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Ventnor, Devonport. Mrs. G. W. Hutchinson, of Portland Hoad. Remuera, left by the Makura yesterday for a visit to Sydney. Mrs. W. A. G. Skinner and Miss Skinner, of Wellington, have left on a visit to Auckland and Rotorua. * * AJiss J. Smith, who has been on a visit to Mr. and. Mrs. W. Morrice, Morrinsville, has returned to Auckland. * * * Miss M. Beale, of Hamilton, and Miss E. Bell, of Piliama, were passengers by the Makura yesterday for Sydney. * * * Mrs. Culford Bell leaves tomorrow evening for Gore, where she is to act as judge of elocution at the. competi-. tions. * * * Mr, and Mrs. L. Bell, of Hawera, and Mr. E. Johns, of Okaiawa, Taranaki, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dakers, at Morrinsville. * * * Miss'Kathleen O’Connor, of the Margaret O’Connor School of Dancing, left by the Limited last evening for a brief visit to Wellington.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

MONTHLY MEETING OF PONSONBY BRANCH At their monthly meeting held in the Leys Institute on Wednesday afternoon, the members of the Ponsonby branch spent a delightful afternoon with their guests, the members of the All Saints’ Mothers’ Union. Mrs. It. Williams, branch president, extended a cordial welcome to Mrs. Avorill, president of the All Saints’ Mothers’ Union,' and to those of its members who were also present, I specially welcoming their vicar, the Rev. W. Averill, who had kindly conI sented to address them. Other guests | welcomed were Mrs. J. T. P. Mitchell, | provincial president of the league, and i Mrs. Harvey, of Mount Albert, the latter giving much pleasure with her ! beautiful vocal items. Mr. Averill in his inspiring address stressed the need of religious training in early years. The great need in this difficult age was to go forward strong in the belief that it rested largely with the mothers to see that the control of all matters upon which depended the spiritual welfare of our children was in the hands of Christian men and women. Members of the Mothers’ Union and League or Mothers workingtogether for a common ideal, held In their hands a wonderful instrument for good. Mrs. Mitchell expressed the pleasure it gave her to see the members of these two sister organisations meeting together in such a happy fellowship. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Harvey and Mr. Averill. Afternoon tea was served and a social half-hour brought a very successful meeting to a close. .

GOLF PARTY

ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON FUNCTION FOR BRIDE-TO-BE Golfing friends of Miss Molly Grimwade, who is leaving shortly to be married, arranged a very enjoyable afternoon at the links on Wednesday, when a nine-hole medal round was played, the winner being Mrs. 11. Howie. Tea was served at the clubhouse, the tables being decorated in gold and brown. Mrs. P. J. Marshall, on behalf of those present, wished Miss Grimwade success and happiness for the future and presented her with a pyrex dish as a small token of esteem. Among those present were:—Miss Grimwade, Mesdames Seifert, Ryan, Marshall, McNaughton, Lowry, Pole, H. Millar, X. Howie, M. McLean, 11. Howie, X. Chapman, Graydon, S. Parlour, Misses D. Lowry, G. Donny, A. Cargill, A. Seales, B. McXaughton, P. Caseby, E. Allman, P. Hewitt. PRESENTATION Mr. and Mrs. Prentice and fanvly, who have been farming in the Taniwha district for many years, were tendered a farewell function in the Waerenga Hall. Miv Prentice was presented with a case of pipes, Mrs. Prentice with a gold wristlet watch, and each of their sons with a set of hairbrushes. Later in the evening a dance was held.

PRIZE NIGHT

Manurewa T ennis Club’s Enjoyable Dance ANNUAL FUNCTION The stage of the P-ictjure Theatre, Manurewa, was prettily decorated with fronds of greenery on Thursday -evening, when the Manurewa Tennis Club held its annual ball. A delightful programme of dance music was supplied by Bert Rowell’s Society Dance Band, and Miss L. Grant, of Papakura, played several pleasing extras. The duties of masters of ceremonies were carried out by Messrs. L. M. Pegler, P. Bra d burn, E. B. Pegler, K. Light, C. Maxwell and D. Warlicli. During the evening occasion was takeii to present the winners of the club competitions with their trophies, as follow: Men’s championship singles, P- C." Hand Cup and miniature, Mr. L. H. Pegler, for the second year in succession; women’s championship singles, Miss L. Lupton; men’s B grade chaihpionship singles, Mr. E. Dreadon; women's B grade Championship singles, Miss G. Dreadon; men's A grade doubles. Messrs. L. 11. Pegler and L. M. Pegler; women’s A grade doubles, Misses Lupton and G. Firriayson; men’s B grade doubles, Messrs. F. Dreadon and J. Donaldson; women's B grade doubles, Misses G. Dreadon and G. Me Far lane. Among those present were: Mrs. Loyal Pegler (Drury), wearing an Ivory crepe de chine frock; Mrs. John Appleby (Drury), who wore a pretty frock of. primrose crepe satin; Mrs. W. J. Brooks (Drury), embossed cerise georgette: Miss R. Shepherd, frilled frock of eau de nil crepe de chine; Miss Mavis Cowley, wearing black lace with carmine posy; Miss Edna Xicholls, dainty frock of rose pink cliarmeuse, with posy trimmings; Miss Z. Pegler, mist-blue georgette; Miss Flo Xicholls, forget-me-not blue crepe alonza; Miss Jea*i Smith, wistaria taffeta, with trimmings of silver lace; Miss M. Grindrod, cherry blossom crepe de chine, with trimmings of thread lace; Miss Diana Lodge, pale rose satin, with sequin trimrnings; Miss Pearl Hill, wearing frilled georgette In shades of blue; Miss Pearl Kimber, period frock of bronze tafteta; Mjss Constance Gilbertson, wearing frilled old rose taffeta; Miss Queenie Kimber, rose sequined crepe alonza; Miss Stella Beaumont, wallflower satin, with overdress of tulle; Miss M. Townson, pretty frock of peach georgette; Miss Elsie Luke, who wore hand-painted black satin beaute; Miss K. Grindrod, embossed ivory georgette, with trimmings of gold lame; Miss P. Mayson, buttercup ring velvet, with drapings of georgette; Miss M. Finlay, wearing pow-der-blue georgette banded with silver; Miss Marjorie Pendeigrast, frocked in olive green georgette; Miss C. Harris, bouffant frock of peach taffeta*. Miss Gwen Muncaster, pretty picture frock of apricot taffeta; Miss Mona Waters, wearing ivory georgette; Miss I, Bright (Auckland), draped black georgette; Miss V. Woods, who wore a dainty frock of flounced geranium georgette; Miss Lily Grant (Papakura),. dainty frock of cobweb lace, over blue satin; Miss K. Noble, wearing burnt orange ninon; Miss Florence O’Hara, frocked in moss rose crepe de chine; Miss Hilda Coxhead, who wore a frock of dawn embossed georgette; Muss Nancy Dempsey, grass green tafreta, with diamente trimmings; Miss Halls, pretty frock of almond green tiered georgette; Miss D. Oliver, frock of uiush rose moire crepe de chine; Miss sylvan Pegler, who wore a tulle picture n*ock in shades of ashes of roses; Miss Dulce Grinter, pretty frock of apricot satin carreau. with skirt of silk net; Miss G. Maxwell, in a frock of eau de nil taffeta and silver lace; Miss J. purser frock of black celanese taffeta; Miss h! Maxwell, who wore a frock of ivory embossed chenille and rose pink georgette; Miss Boris Atterbury, an apple-green georgette frock, with diamente trimmings; Miss Jessie Harris, who wore cerise taffeta.

NORTHCOTE WOMEN’S PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE

PARCELS FOR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Mrs. D. P. O’Leary, jjresident of the Northcote Women’s Progressive League, presided over the fortnightly meeting held in the Parish Hall Yesterday afternoon. As a result of the league’s effort £3G 2s 3d was collected for the Poppy Day Fund and £ 20 for the Obstetrical appeal. The league decided to co-operate with tlie movement which had for its object the maintaining of a Plunket nurse in Northcote. Each member of tlie league present brought a parcel l’or the Hospital Auxiliary, and Mrs. Hyde and Mrs, Elliss, of the Hospital Auxiliary League, who were' present, thanked everyone for the splendid response and briefly stated the aims and objects of tile committee. Mrs. Wood gave a splendid report of the work being performed by the National Council of Women. The lion, secretary of the league, Miss Tremain, gave a brief account of some of the places .she had visited on her recent trip to Australia. Afternoon tea brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close.

IN AID OF CHURCH FUNDS

ENJOYABLE WHIST EVENING AT NORTHCOTE The funds of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Nortlicote, benefited by a largely attended whist evening held at the home of Mr. P. J. Ryan in Queen Street, Northcote, last evening. There was keen competition, 'first prizes being won by Mrs. J. Daley and Master M. Bailey, -while consolation pi izes were awarded to Mrs. A. J. Grand and Master D. Lunny. Among those present were Mrs. D. P. O’Leary, Mrs. E. Bailey, Mrs. J. R. Bethwaite, Mrs. G. Fraser, Mrs. J. P. Ryan, Mrs. C. Delaney, Mrs. W. Healey, Mrs. T. Little, Mrs. I. Townsend, Mrs. H. Boyd, Mrs. C. G. Taylor, Mrs. Rowles, jun., Mrs. J. Brennan, Mrs. A. Osborne, Mrs. K. Mueller, Mrs. C F. Stewart, Mrs. A. J. Grant, Miss R. Gifford, Miss A. Gifford, Miss M. Delaney, Miss A. Delaney, Miss G. Muellef, Miss C. Becker, Miss M. Power. The monetary results exceeded the expectations of- the organisers.

ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON MUSIC AND ELOCUTIONARY ITEMS ENTERTAIN GUESTS AT ELLERSLIE PARTY Mrs. W. S. Devitt, Eilerslie, was hostess at an enjoyable afternoon given at her home on Thursday. The drawing room was beautifully decorated with bowls of brown and gold chrysanthemums and ferns. Songs and elocutionary items were given by Mrs. W. A. Cowan/ Mrs. James, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Hatrick, and a competition .was won by Miss J. KLirkness. • hostess received her guests wearing a frock of black crepe de chine relieved with fawn. Among those present were:—Mrs. Hill, Mrs. W. A. Cowan. Mr. A. Fer--1 guson, Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Mather, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Kirkness, Miss Kirkness, Mrs. Williscroft, Mrs. James. Mrs. White, Mrs. Keir, Mrs. Plunkett. Mrs. Hatrick, Mrs. Baylv, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Tier, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Stewart.

WAIKATO NOTES " Miss Olive Firth, of Xew Plymouth, who has been the guest of Mrs. Lance Tompkins, of Hamilton, has returned to her home. * * Miss K. Hogg, of Hamilton, has left for a visit to Dunedin. * » * Miss L. Xicholls has left for a visit to her parents in Lower Hutt. Miss E. M. White has gone to Xew Plymouth for a short holiday. 0 » * Miss B. Derenzy is a Hamilton visitor to Auckland. * * * Miss Eileen Groves has returned to Hamilton after a long absence in Australia and Suva. ** * * CABARET DAXCE AT HAMILTOX On Wednesday night a very successful cabaret was organised by Miss Madge Grace and Miss Isa Duff. Music was supplied by a. panatrope, and the many dancers present had a very enjoyable .time. The hostesses were Mrs. H. Varney and Mrs. H. C. Ross. Mrs Varney was wearing a gown of black lace and satin. Mrs. Ross’s smart frock was of black georgette and satin. Miss Grace was in a charming frock of peach taffeta made with tight bodice and full flared skirt. Miss Duff's cherry georgette frock had a petalled skirt. Others present were: Mrs. J. A. Ritchie (Waitetane), wearing black lace over cameo pink; Mrs. Lance Tompkins, in a black frock sequined with blue; Mrs. Colin Taylor, in mellow green georgette and tulle; Mrs. M. Coverdale (Te Kawa), a maize lace and blue taffeta; Mrs. Thomson, in a black satin gown; Mrs. H. P. Buchanan, in a frock of ivory lace and georgette; Miss Olive Firth (New Plymouth), in rose flowered georgette; Miss M. Buxton, in black satin beaute and georgette; Miss S. Quick, ivory rose tulle and taffeta; Miss K. Oliver, frock of primrose tulle; Miss T. Monckton, whose frock was of green flowered chiffon; Miss B. Manning, lime taffeta and gold; Miss A. Bell, shot taffeta frock in rose and gold; Miss O. Clevely, in buttercup flowered crepe de chine; Miss C. Chitty, gold shot taffeta; Miss P. Hooper, in a frock of rose georgette and lace; Miss L. Edwards, lime green satin; Miss N. Capper, in a frock of fuchsia toned georgette; Miss B. McNaughton (Morrinsville), rose embroidered. organdie; Miss B. Taylor, in a picture frock of lemon taffeta; Miss Richards, ivory frock of tulle and taffeta; Miss J<*ll. in geranium taffeta; Miss J. Pope, blue and ivory georgette frock; Miss Ward, wearing ivory georgette; Miss Taylor, in'a frock of periwinkle blue taffeta; Miss Adlarn. rose petalled georgette; Miss Wl>itney, in japonica pink taJEeta and georgette; Miss D. Froude, black lace and georgette: Miss Hawken, in gentian blue georgette and silver: Miss Graham, phlox pink geoi'gette; Miss Rutherfurc, moonlight, blue georgette; Miss L. Storey, in a frock of blue shot taffeta: Miss A. Cliamey, black lace and georgette frock. Miss M. Innes, in Chinese red georgette. * * * BRIDGE AT LYCEUM CLUB On Thursday evening an enjoyable bridge evening was organised by the bridge committee of the Lyceum Club. Progressive “partner” bridge was played, the winning pair being Mrs. A. Speedy and Mrs. Selden. Those present were Mrs. R. B. Cranwell, Mrs. Valder, sen., Mrs. Hodgkin - son, Mrs. H. J. McMullin, Mrs. T. Shaw, Mrs. W. D. Ross, Mrs. A. Speedy, Mrs. A. E. Cox, Mrs. M. Coventry, Mrs. Selden, Mrs. M. Friedland, Mrs. J. Staples, Mrs. T. X, Pemberton, Mrs. E. H. Crabb (Palmerston North), Mrs. W. A. Green, Mrs. A. H. Tompkins, Mrs. E. G. Johnson, Mrs. X. Hooker, Mrs. H. Luxford, Mrs. G. Hyde, Mrs. Bevin, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Mrs. Hulse, Mrs. J. J. Standrin. Mrs. H. Saunders, Mrs. A. Ramsay, Mrs. Sinclair Arthur, Mrs. Seifert, Mrs. S. Jenkinson, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Gordon Stewart, Mrs. E. Reeves, Mrs. Henderson, Miss B. De Renzy, Miss M. Stevens, Miss G. Wyatt, Miss E. Eggleston, Miss C. Wallnutt, Miss G. Eggleston, Miss E. X T utsford. Miss L. Valder, Miss B. Manning*. Miss M. Ross/ Miss Hooker.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

WORK OF ONEHUNGA BRANCH The steady increase in the number of T.B. shelters at the Epsom Infirmary has reached such proportions that the question of providing adequate wireless connections to each bed has for some time past presented a difficult problem to the committee of the Onehunga branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. Hitherto the installation has been extended piecemeal as new requirements arose, until a stage has now been reached when the whole system has become unbalanced, resulting in impaired efficiency. In order to restore it. the Onehunga branch, which met on Thursday, resolved to instruct Messrs. Johns, Ltd., to rewire the whole system and supply a separate set of ear phoned to each bed. It was also decided to hold a series of sewing rallies on alternate Tuesdays for the purpose of providing new garments for the inmates and mending their old ones. A sub-committee was also set up under Mrs. John Chapman, of Pah Road, Epsom,' to solicit public contributions of gramophone records for the further entertainment of the Infirmary patients.

MOTHERS’ THOUGHT GUILD The monthly drawing-room meeting of the Mothers’ Thought Guild was held last Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Hemus, Belvedere Street, Epsom.