IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 969, 12 May 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. If. G. Teagle, of Wellington, lias been visiting Auckland. Miss X. Howden. of Waiuku, lias been visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hislop, of Wellington, are at Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. A. Beckett, of Whakatane, arc at the Koval Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. K. Ritchie, of Huawai, are staying at the Star Hotel. X>r. Mary "Wilson, who has arrived in Auckland, is staying at Glenalvon. Mrs. Cecil Rickard lias returned to Hataitai, from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, of New Plymouth, are guests at the Central Hotel. Mrs. C. If. E. Rhodes, who has been visiting Auckland, lias returned to "Wellington. Miss K. Motion, of Otaua, "Waiuku, who lias been spending a week in Auckland, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Strang, of Heretaunga, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Ashford, are leaving for an extended visit to England. Miss Jean Montgomerie, of Taumarunui, left by the Makura on Friday on an extended tour of Africa, England, and the Continent. * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. Wann, of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Francis, of England, and Mrs. J. Armitage, of Eos Angeles, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel.

MR. HOLLAND GIVES INTERESTING ADDRESS AT FABIAN SOCIETY

At the Unity Hall, Queen Street, on Saturday evening, an excellent lecture was given by Mr, H. E. Holland, Leader of the Labour Party, to members of the Fabian Society, who came in large numbers. Mr. Holland’s lecture was on the peace movement. Mr. Skuse was in the chair, and Mrs. Jenkinson and Mr. Lofts acted as hostess and host, providing supper.

“A Night in Holland' ’

Gay Athenian Revel MRS. GILM'OUR IS HOSTESS “A Night in Holland” was the name given to a delightfully quajnt evening given by the Athenian Club on Saturday in the Amateur Operatic Society’s hall. Mrs. Gilmour was hostess, and provided a most enjoyable programme for the members and guests. The hall was decorated with multicoloured streamers; and - the stage, tvhich was banked with tulips, represented a Dutch mill scene. Excellent dance music was played by the Kit Kat Band. During the evening Dutch favours were distributed among the guests. Those who contributed items were: Miss Patty Gilmour, clog dance; the New Zealand Four, Mr. Whiteford Waugh’s orchestra, Mr. Jack Davey, and Miss Thelma Clarke. The competitions were won by Mrs. N. 2STewdick. Miss D. Wilson, and Mr. S. Kay. Mrs. Gilmour received her guests v * earing a frock of flame georgette, with a floral velvet bridge coat. AMONG THOSE PRESENT. . Mrs. tV. Wright, president, was gowned m black chiffon velvet, relieved with a scarlet bow on the. hips. Mrs. Trask chose an ankle-length frock of black ring velvet, with a shoulder spray of orchids. Mrs. <\ Munro Emanuel had on a frock of black georgette, trimmed with diamente. Mrs. Richardson, black embossed georgette. Mrs. F. O'Connor was in floral and gold georgette. Mrs. P. Dawson wore a gown of flame taffeta, with a silver and rose lame bridge jacket. Miss H. Rainey’s frock was of midnight blue ring velvet. Miss Walker was in a frock of cyclamen corded taffeta, banded with gold lame. Miss Kirby had on a frock of black silk, relieved with rose. Mrs. B. Kissei i was in pastel green floral ninon. Mrs. Easam had on gold lace over gold tissue. Mrs. Drake (Wellington) wore black georgette and lace, with oriental embroidered shawl. Mrs. W. Patterson chose a frock of black georgette and diarnento. Miss E. Roberts was in deep cream lace over apricot satin. Mrs. Roy Trayes was gowned in black silk lace over georgette. Mrs. E. Xoy wore black georgette, embroidered with diamente. Mrs. Hemplcmaivs gown was of ivory georgette. Mrs. Mullan chose black beaded georgette. Mrs. Paterson bad on an ankle-length frock of black taffeta. Mrs. X. Xewdick was wearing cream lace and net over cameo pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Fountain chose a frock of silver embossed lame and lavender satin. Mrs. Rabbage wore a gold and silver sequined frock. Mrs. Jacques was in wistaria satin. Forget-me-not blue was chosen by Miss Beryl Smith. Miss N. Johnson was frocked in parchment taffeta and gold lace. Mrs. S. Meltzer chose a frock of lichen green taffeta.. Miss T. Chambers had on nile green georgette, relieved with black satin. Mrs. H. Westerfield wore black embroidered crepe de chine. Mrs. B. Mason was in delphinium blue crepe de chine. Miss E. Keenan had chosen a fi'ock of cyclamen taffeta relieved with green. Mrs. P. Brown’s frock was of black sequined georgette. IN BLACK LACE Mrs. H. B. Hill wore black lace over georgette. Mrs. F. Tysoe was in a frock of silver lame. , Miss Mansfield had on gold georgette oYer gold lame. Miss M. Mortenpen chose a frock of maize lace over satin. Miss D. Callinan was wearing ivory satin and lace. Miss R. Perkin was in a period frock of peach floral taffeta. Miss M. Miller was frocked in flame georgette and lace. Mrs. C. A. Jarman had on a frock of gold lace. A frock of sunset pink taffeta was worn by Miss Rose. Miss At. Moses was wearing a frock of gold sequined net. Miss B. Seccombe was in lime green georgette. Mrs. Fawcett's frock was of moonlight blue charmeuse and silver lace. Mrs. R. L. Barnes had on black georget.et and silver lace. Airs. C. Gean wore a cuban orange taffeta' frock. Airs. C. E. Anderson was frocked in poppy red georgette, embossed with gold. Airs. H. Clarke was in black and coral sequined ninon. Airs. Franchi had chosen a frock of apricot floral crepe de chine and lace. Airs. Houlihan wore rose pink ring velvet. and satin. Aliss Appleyard’s frock was of scarlet silk lace. Airs. Bridgcns wore a frock of black embossed ring velvet. Airs. H. Robinson was gowned in apricot embossed ninon. Arrs. R. Cruicksbank had on periwinkle blue embossed ninon. Aliss AV. Cooke chose a frock of scarlet ring velvet. Airs. Jackson Kerruish was g'owned in moon-mist blue ring velvet, relieved with silver. Aliss F. A. Waddinghapi, (Fiji) had on midnight blue georgette. Aliss L. Titchmarch was wearing briar rose satin and lace. Aliss AI. Smith had chosen a frock of mist blue ninon. Aliss. D. Titchmarch wore a black ring velvet frock. ATiss V. Fielder was in Ivory taffeta embroidered in pale pink and gi'een. Miss D. Afar men t bad on white charmeuse with shoulder spray of pastel pink flowers. Miss Teasdale wore mauve taffeta relieved with scarlet posy. Aliss K. Alarm on t’s frock was of rose du barri georgette. Aliss B. Alason was wearing powder blue ninon, trimmed with diamente. ATrs. R. AVbeatcroft chose a gown of black lace over pale pink. Aoricot georgette with a floral lame bridge coat was worn by Aliss D. Read. Airs. Robinson was in floral and silver embroidered net. Airs. R. Clark-Johnson had on geranium red georgette and gold lace. Miss E. Jones chose a frock of apricot georgette. All’s. Feil’s frock was of jade green lace over satin. Airs. Phillips had on black georgette relieved with scarlet posy.

Successful Dance

MELROSE PARK TENNIS CLUB HOLDS BRIGHT END-OF-SEASON FUNCTION

GAY DECORATIONS The Melrose Park Tennis Club, Devonport, held its end-of-season dance in the Foresters’ Hall on Saturday evening, when a large number of club members attended. Tho club’s colours, of two-toned blue and .gold, constituted tho dominant noto in the decoration scheme. Alusic was in tho hands of Girtley’s Dance Band and a most enjoyable evening marked the close of the season. Among those present were: Airs. Fred Sullivan, frocked in blush rose crepe satin and gala lace; Airs .turner, amethyst pink georgette frock with the popular uneven hemline; Airs. Aiuirhead, lotus pink georgeti; Airs. Harris, green ring velvet and gold lame; Mrs. D. Davies, ankle-length frock of terracotta georgette; Airs. Somerville, pastel pink georgette; Airs. E. E. Xew, French model frock of shell pink lace; Airs. Powell, lemon georgette and crepe de chine, embroidered shawl; Airs. Croydon, daffodil georgette banded with silver, blue posy. Aliss H. Chaplin, Alount Vernon green georgette, gold trimmings; Aliss 1. Alann, period frock of peach taffeta; ATiss W. AfcCluskey, rose and blue beaded crepe do chine; Miss B. Robinson, shot gold a*:l cyclamen lame and taffeta; Aliss L. Crawford, scarlet satin; Aliss AI. Henry, black satin and georgette; Aliss >3. Clowes, silk ninon and silver lace; Aliss S. Clowes, gooseberry green crepe de chine, shoulder posy; Aliss B Bruce, cyclamen taffeta and silver lace: Aliss Rene Sligo, ankle-length lucerne blue crepe de chine; Aliss T. Beeston, Kile green lace, shawl to tone; Aliss I. Beeston, capucine georgette over Batin. Aliss J. Latimer, whose gown was of black crpe de chine; Aliss J. Audas, blue taffeta with floral trimming: Aliss AI. Enright, tinsel bodice with flame skirt of uneven hemline: Aliss McCarthy, moonlight blue satin; Aliss P. Rawson, green floral satin, ankle length; Aliss G. Langdon, patterned satin frock, latest model length: Aliss 1. Baker, peach bloom taffeta and georgette, ankle length: ATiss X. Bowen, gold lace and taffeta; Aliss J. Alarechai, amethyst satin and rose pink crepe de chine; Aliss Pat Parker, pimpernel taffeta and silver lace; Aliss Doris Birchall, sea green taffeta and tulle; Aliss AI. Pike, white georgette with horizon blue trimmings; AJiss Phyllis Dickey, apple green frock or taffeta; Aliss Alison Laery, ivory period frock of taffeta; Aliss L. Bourne, peach georgette. Aliss C. Elmsly, who had on shell pink georgette and crepe de chine; Aliss K. Hendry, blue and silver over silver lame, with posy of natural flowers; ATiss D. Laws, taffeta net with uneven hemline; Aliss W. Lanigan, apricot crepe de chine; Aliss P. Coroford, nugold taffeta and gold lace; ATiss AT. Baldock, leaf-green crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss J. Pike, ivory georgette; Aliss C. AYatson, wistaria mauve taffeta; Aliss Hudson, Chinese red lace frock of uneven hemline; Aliss Esme Dorrington, black beaded velvet, hip bow; Aliss Doris Lacy, French blonde georgette with cerise hip bow; Aliss Alice Brown, rose georgette and silver lace: Aliss K. Gillespie, pearl blush georgette; Aliss Gwen Hunter, rainbow Tinsel and champagne taffeta: Aliss Gwyneth Jones, taffeta frock of rose beige shot with gold; Aliss Alay Porter, bine georgette with draped skirt; Aliss J. Kennedy, blue modern georgette with silver lace; Aliss X. AlcGuire, blue de’amour geoi'gette and posy to match; Aliss Black, lime green taffeta; Aliss McCallum, black velvet, with red posy; AJiss EfTie Wilson, floral taffeta; Aliss Evelyn Bentley, lemon georgette.

The committee responsible foi' the success of the gathering was Airs. H. Somerville, Airs. Turner, Aliss L. Bourne and Airs. F. Sullivan.

DANCE PARTY TO CELEBRATE - COMING-OF-AGE

JOLLY EVENING AT ONE TREE HILL A birthday party was given by Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Barnes at their residence, Matata Road, One Tree Hill, on Saturday evening, to celebrate the coming of age of their youngest daughter, Bylie, At supper the guest of honour was presented with a silver key. The guests were received by Mrs. R. G. Barnes, wearing a draped frock of figured ring velvet, while Miss L. Barnes wore an ankle-length frock of lime taffeta. Others present were: Mrs. G. Easteal, in champagne rayon; Mrs. J. Hancllin. green embossed georgette; Mrs. M. Thode, green silk georgette, fringed; Miss N. Allan (Hawera), palest pink satin and tinsel; Miss D. Barnes, black crepe de chine, embroidered; Miss M. Batterham. red lace and crepe de chine; Miss P. Gargan, pompadour pink georgette; Miss INI. Gibbings, black satin beaute. flame bow on hip: Miss M. Tripp, wedgwood blue courjette; Miss.V. Allan (Hawera). pink satin; Miss V. Keat, lemon crepe de chine and lace; Miss E. Barnes, figured taffeta and net. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced between Mary Spencer, daughter of Mrs. Gamble and the late Mr. W. X. Gamble, of Hurstmere Road, Taka puna, and Reginald Charles, second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bonnington, of Ashburton*

LAW FACULTY DANCE IS GAY AND SUCCESSFUL

MANY STUDENTS ATTEND FUNCTION IN COLLEGE HALL Members of the Law Faculty held a most successful dance in the University College Hall on Saturday. Among those present were: | Mrs. R. M. Algie, who wore a frock of j briar rose georgette with a hem of black; Miss Nr. Bourne, sea foam geor- | gette; Miss O. Somerville, blush pink ! satin beaute; Miss M. Delaney, ceil blue : .shot taffeta: Miss Y. Orbell, black tafj feta relieved with gold; Miss J. Connie, ! lirefiy shot taffeta: Miss I. Wilson, delj phinium blue lace; Miss S. Scott, geranium red georgette; Miss S. Burcher, turquoise blue taffeta; Miss A. Nicholas, sunset shot taffeta; Miss M. Matthews green floral georgette; Miss R. Brewer, ivory floral taffeta; Miss D. Rich, blue and gold georgette; Miss T. Barker,*green georgette; Miss J. Wright, frock of lime satin and lace; Miss R. Kennedy, lavender taffeta; Miss N. Staples, apple green georgette; Miss V. McCallum, pastel green ring velvet; Miss M. O’Brien, black taffeta and lace," Miss M. Miller, cuban orange ring velvet; Miss F. Kenny, flared trock ot patterned georgette; Miss 11 Hi tunings, ceil blue shot taffeta; Miss B. Butler, pale pink taffeta; iYliss M. Haresnape, ivory embossed georgette; Miss Wayte, black and gold tulle; Miss 1 \ Gonney embossed mauve georgette. Miss Font, who wore scarlet satin; Miss M. McMahon, mist pink crepe do chine; Miss B. Rush worth, apple green georgette; Miss 1. Murdock, mist pink georgette; Miss IN. Chambers, patterned rose ninon; Miss Howell, pastel pink georgette; -Miss J. Rotherham, shot fuchsia taffeta and lace; Miss H. Burnside, palegreen embossed georgette and lace; Miss TL Aickin, blue taffeta relieved with silver; Miss R. Franklin, briar rose satin, with tulle hem; Miss tf. Thompson, sunset Pink georgette; Miss Z. Saunders, mist rose georgette; Miss X. Javitt, moonmist blue charmeuse and lace; Miss N Savident, rose pink floral taffeta; Miss Comer, blue embossed chenille georgette; Alias L. Fraser, firefly • georgette; Miss D. Crocker, mist pink satin and frilled net; Nliss P. Deeper, cyclamen georgette relieved with black; Miss O. Kent, pale yellow georgette; Miss J. Fee, apple green georgette; Miss A. Inglis, white embossed georgette and tulle; Miss I. Potter, cuban orange georgette and taffeta: Miss M. Upton, mist blue taffeta and lace; Miss B. Johnston, sequined net and blue shawl. Miss M. Reid, in black tulle and taffeta.; Miss D. Court, lichen green chiffon and lace over gold; Miss M. Free, corded blue frilled taffeta; Miss E. Creedon, marigold crepe fleuri and georgette: Miss B. Little, floral pink taffeta; Miss A. Gray, sea foam green crepe de chine: Miss K. Aickin, apple green taffeta; Miss b. Beale, flame georgette and tulle;.Miss D. .Mahon, cameo pink satin and tulle; Miss J. Übert, dark mauve ninon with hand-painted skirt; Miss R. Wheeler, buttercup georgette over satin; Miss Herdman, primrose taffeta relieved with blue posy; Miss M. Conlan, patterned ninon; Miss M. Sharp (Christchurch J black crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss J. Pickett, black chiffon velvet and tulle; Miss P. Hayson, pastel green satin crepe; Miss C. Bradanovitch, pink beaded ninon; Miss NI. Dillon, red moire satin; Miss Rudd, oriental and flame georgette; Miss D. Drysdale. ecru lace over cameo pink taffeta; Miss B. Murphy, floral ninon; Miss Haywood, silver and cyclamen satin; Miss D. Blackey, apple green floral taffeta; Miss M. Blackey, briar rose georgette and gold lace.

AT THE CIVIC WINTER GARDEN

BRIGHT SUPPER DANCE A large number of after-theatre patrons adjourned to the Civic NY intergarden on Saturday evening for supper and dancing. Among those present were the Countess of Orford, who was wearing a frock of larkspur blue chiffon encrusted with silver beaded embroideries, and a sapphire blue wrap. With her was Mrs. Oakes, who wore a jade velvet gown and a green velvet wrap trimmed with white fox fur. Others present were Miss Eve Soljak, in French grey embroidered georgette and embossed lame coatee; Miss .T. Wilson, smart gown of black georgette relieved with, rhinestones; Miss Doris Tills, lacquer red flowered satin; Miss Molly Mitchelson, leaf green georgette; Miss Patti Southerwood, ivory georgette and taffeta with handpainted panels; Miss Peggy Keys, black and rose flowered chiffon, with flowered ring velvet coat; Miss Olive Bickerton, hyacinth blue georgette; Miss Gwen Court, cherry red frilled chiffon frock; Miss Redstone, flowered satin frock; Miss G. Taylor, smart frock of black crepe de soie; Mrs. Rainger, brown and beige flowered satin; Miss Helen Seabrook, autumn tinted floral ninon; Miss Eileen Brodie, pretty pink chiffon frock; Miss Muirs' pr in temps green ring velvet gown;’ Miss Taylor, uneven length frock of cfralaL S wff te -, and Mildred Jlk Hn.lv H . rna and Casey, Hutchings, Miss Deather.liion. Nlis. Endletzberger netto and Miss ydolet Bennetto.

Dancing at Dixieland

Pretty Frocks at Cab ret-by-the-Sea There were many very charming frocks worn at Dixieland on Saturday evening, a large number of dancers enjoyed the excellent music supplied by Mr. Harry Neilson and the Dixieland Band. This popular orchestra never fails to dispense a bright programme of dance tunes. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Nlrs. C. Latham. Christchurch, had on a gown of deep orchid lace with shadow horn o i line gold lace. Mrs. J. J. Kingston wore rose and black flowered ninon with black lace hem. Nlrs. F. Otway was in a grown of black taffeta faille. Mrs. J. S. Dods was gowned in citronne taffeta. Mrs. C. Acland had on a charming gown of black satin beaute. Mrs. R. J. Blackwell was wearing a chenille lace gown of deep rose du Barri. Mrs. Albert Neville’s gown was of ivory georgette embroidered with gold paillettes. Nlrs. T. B. Disk had on a printemps green and black chiffon velvet gown with smart bolero cape. Mrs. Kirk’s gown was of peach pink georgette and lacc. Nlrs. R. Ablett wore a long frock of hyacinth blue satin charmeuee. Miss Friedlander had on a gown of fuchsia pink floral ninon. Miss Jean Maoindoe was wearing a black and checked taffeta. Nliss Wilma Plummer was frocked in scarlet beaded georgette. Nliss Dene Plummer was in pale yellow moire taffeta. Miss Wilma Fra ter chose a gown of green and black floral chiffon. Miss NI. Noseworthy wore white georgette with a pink Spanish shawl. Miss E. Downes was wearing sea green ° Nliss V. Henley’s frock was of black taffeta. Miss Edna Rhodes had chosen a pink and blue taffeta gown with touches of silver. Miss Xorah Mason was in a dainty frock of white taffeta. Miss Dorothy Steele was in shell pink chiffon velvet and georgette. Miss IX Ryan’s frock was of apple green satin and tulle. Miss G. Blackburn had on a gown of silver lame and lace. Miss Marlow wore deep rose beaded georgette. Nliss Betty Crane had on sea-foajn green taffeta, with petalled hem. Nliss NT. Andrews was wearing rose ! shaded taffeta, with hip bow of green ; taffeta. For her dance frock. Miss Molly Bailey chose poppy red crepe fleuri. Miss A. Cook was wearing apple green georgette. Miss Anita Sutherland’s gown was black georgette, with flat tissue roses of blue and pink. Nliss B. Adams wore wine-shaded net. Miss B. Freenev (Wellington) was frocked in lichen green lace and georgette. Miss J. Adkins had on indian red georgette. Miss Olga McDuff had on white georgette relieved with a green shoulder spray. Miss Connie Rainger’s frock was of leaf green georgette and lace. Nliss Stewart was frocked in sunset pink souplo satin. Miss A. McGregor chose a cream floral taffeta frock. Miss Henley was frocked in floral georgette and apricot lace. Nliss O. McGregor chose a black sequined gown, relieved with a pink spray. A frock of black beaded georgette was chosen by Miss Nolene Stuart. Miss Doreen Clarke was gowned in silver lame, with frilled skirt of blue georgette.

Miss Marjorie Webb chose a dainty frock of gold tissue and pastel green georgette.

, }lj ss 3 ’’ retla Gaudin was wearing flame chiffon velvet and georgette. Miss Thompson’s frock was cuban orange chenille georgette.

Miss J. Wilford had on cameo pink georgette, with black lace jacket. Miss H. _Stevenson had chosen a pretty frock of .silver lace and pale pink satin. Nliss Carr was in ivory lace, with shoulder spray of red roses.

HAPPY EVENING AT SYMONDSVILLE STUDIO

MISS SPENCER’S DANCE Ranging baskets of ferns, chrysan- j th emu ms, and cherry blossoms at- i vely decorated the Symondsvllle ! on Saturday evening, when Miss : Spencer held her weekly dance. Mr Jack Kowes orchestra provided splen- 1 did dance music. those present were: Mrs. Spen- ’ rthownre black georgette, with beijre : L Eedford hn : S , h u Cl Wit !' fur; Mrs ! Of Mrs vL f atin ’ with overdress, o ii e ’ Morton, cherry georgette creU. la a C ' v. ? liss Spencer, larkspur blue i ttepe de chine, with blue satin cane to taffeta mu. G £<xless, forget-me-not blue i ss Eruce, ankle-length frock of I a red satir| : Miss E. Casey, now- ! 'E'' blue and silver tissue frock; Miss i VrV?,® 1 : foam green taffeta frock: i chine llun , ter - frock of lemon crepe de chine ap pi Killed with flowers. Mips E. Wickham, hi blush oink «-pr,rffi sT' 1 > tr ul”S wlth sequin trimming; mkS iV moonlight blue satin: ,P- fving, black ankie-length frock uf Ul| le, heni finished with tinv frills of Y a , HS E - •f ! . lcks °n, flesh pink georgette and lace, Miss B. W heatlev, cameo ! Pink crepe de chine, finished with large black velvet bow at the back: Miss B. Barry petalled frock of cherry tulle; Miss : , ike. frock of black lace over cameo Pink satin; Miss Bradstreet. briar rose ttfli eta> uneven bem finished with pink Miss D. Robins who wore frilled mauve geoigette and taffeta: Nlrs. Brook, frock of shell pink lace over pink tissue; Miss A Dickey, cerise satin, with deep band of gold lame at the hem; Nliss Christie cameo pink georgette, and ivory lace; Miss G. Atherton, pastel georeU.2Tlth G, ; iental wra P: *liss A. Fleming. ashes of roses pink beaded satin: Aliss bwift, bronze lace frock over bronze satin; Miss Bnllantine. flounced frock of poach pink georgette; Miss M. Ballantine. azure blue satin, with hem of orange tulle. Miss Gould, frock" of primrose taffeta and. (liamenie; Nliss Hope-Johnstone, apricot taffeta nnd lace: Miss M. Hope•Tolinstone, corsage of silver lame, with frilled skirt of deep rose tulle: Miss Gil- I lett. bouffant frock, with tulle flouncing* Nliss Porter, midnight blue bice and crepe I do chine; Nliss Milne, frock of white georgette and silver lace: Miss E. Potter. ' china blue embosesd georgette, with frills ! , at the side of gold lace; Nliss Kingsford. i loaf green taffeta and amber georgette - Miss McDonald, ankle-length deep cherrv ; georgette.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

MEETING AT MATATA Tbe monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held last Thursday Mrs Withy presiding. Several members of the Manawahe Women's Institute were visitors to the meeting. The roll-call brought forward some very ancient treasures, some being over two hundred years old. The competition for the best posy was Avon by Nlrs. A. Burt. Nlrs. Wilson gave a very interesting demonstration of triplex needlework. Members took the opportunity to bid farewell to Mrs. King, one of the l original members of the institute, who I is leaving the district, and Mrs. Withy presented her with a handbag from the members. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses. TE AWAMUTU BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the parish hall j recently. The president. Mrs. J. S. ( Atmore, presided. Demonstrations in fancy needlework were given by Mrs* ; dames McAlister. Vincent, and Miss j Savill. Mrs. Wynyard gave a short { talk upon education. Nlrs. Judge, of j Puahue, sang two songs. and Mrs. j. Shultz played a pianoforte solo»

| UNIVERSITY WOMEN''*

MISS VERA HAY IS SPEAKER AT FIR ST MEETING ! ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON ; The first meeting of the year of t h Auckland branch of the Federation of University women was held on fiatnr j day afternoon at the home of r*.' I riraee de Courey. in Market Ro M ‘ Renvuera. Miss Vera Hav, w ho haa | been a delegate to the Institute of i I’acific Relations, gave an interesting j talk to members upon her travels;* Manchuria. China and Japan, and more particularly of what she hart gleaned of the culture and customs of these countries. Miss Verna Wish art delighted present with her singing and accompanied on the piano by Mrs 1 Thomson. A guessing competition : followed, and later Hr. de Courey and Miss Russell entertained the gathering i at afternoon tea. ; About 50 members of the Federation j were present, including the following j members of the executive:— £> r 1 Buckley Turkington, president; Dr! | Gladys Montgomery and Miss Clous- ; ton, vice-presidents: Mrs. A. Thomson, secretary: Miss Yates, treasurer. Mrs* A. Nlulgan, Dr. Warnock and Miss Gray.

TAKAPUNA WEDDING

BRIDE CARRIES BOUQUET OF WHITE ROSES MALCOLM— BROWN The Rev. W. G. Monckton, M.A., officiated at a charming wedding whicT was celebrated on Saturday evening at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Takapuna. The bride was Miss Edna May Brown, second daughter of Mr. anrf Mrs. H. J. Brown, of Takapuna, and she was married to Mr. Lionel E. Malcolm, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Malcolm, of Milford. The bride was given away by hexfather. Her frock was a rich blending of ivory ring velvet and georgette, the corsage and the skirt panel being of the former material, while successive tiers of georgette frills were employed on the skirt. This dipped to full anklelength at the back, and was relieved with tiny silver rosettes. The bridal veil was of silk net with hand-worked floral decorations. Clusters of brilliants gave a distinctive touch to the head-dress, which fell away to short train-length from a mop-cap surmounted with a double coronet of orange blossom. A beautiful shower bouquet of white roses with touches of pink completed a charming toilette. Miss Violet Brown, a sister, attended the bride as her maid, her choice bring a frock of cameo pink silk lace with a pink georgette corsage. Around this was an edging of dainty silver cording, while a loose girdle of brilliants encircled the waist. The skirt was dipped to the ground at the back, a contrasting touch being given by a. long tie bow. Her pink felt hat was edged with tulle and relieved with silver braiding. She carried a shower bouquet of pink chrysanthemums with maidenhair fern reliefs. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Vivian Malcolm, brother of the bridegroom.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Takapuna branch of the Auckland Gas Company, Ltd., a large number of guests being present. Mrs. Brown . wore a frock of electric blue crepe de chine with a contrasting yoke of fawn. Her hat of blue felt toned with the frock, and she carried a posy of autumn-tinted flowers *

MERRY EVENING AT PIRATE SHIPPE

SEASIDE CABARET A merry evening was spent by those dancers who journeyed to the Pirate Shippe on Saturday evening. Ye Versatile Pirates’ Orchestra dispensed an enjoyable programme of dance tunes. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Nlrs. G. Downer wore a frock of powder blue moire. Mrs. E. Fyffe had on cherry georgette, beaded in silver. Nlrs. R. "Watkins chose blue and silver shot taffeta, with an indian gold wrap. Mrs. H. R. Tyler's frock was of peach taffeta and gold lace. Miss A. Macgregor was in pink georgette with gold beading. Nliss D. Duder chose black ehantilly ia.ee over flesh georg€-tto. Miss M. Fairless wore a saxe blue taffeta frock with a lemon shawl. Miss Williams was wearing it frock of cinnamon brocade. Nliss Daysy Pilches had on peach crepe de chine, trimmed silver and pearls. Nliss M. Esther had chosen powder blue ring velvet. Miss NI. Mason was in blue chenille georgette. Miss Roberts chose a frock of floral georgette over pink. Miss N. Sturtevgnt'R frock was of coral pink satin. Miss P. Mac indoe was gowned In red floral ninon. Miss W. Dow ner wore black panne velvet and georgette. Miss E. Hansen's gown was of mist blue satin with shoulder posy.

PLUNKET WORK IN THE PROVINCE

HAMILTON BRANCH Special efforts made by the Hamilton branch of the Plunket Society during the last year resulted in £254 being raised to carry on the work. In the branch's antxal report it was stated that 213 new cases had been dealt with at Hamilton and 103 at FTankton. Visits received by and made by nurses at Hamilton totalled 9.275, and at Frankton 4.7G4. The balance sheet showed that cash in hand amounted to £2IS. Assets were valued at £3,179.

HUNTLY Th© Huntly sub-branch of the Plunket Society held its annual meeting in the Plunket room recently. Mr. K. S. Caldwell, presided. The secretary, Nlrs. T. Brocklebank, presented th© balance sheet, which disclosed a credit balance of £42 7s 6d. A big effort is to be made in August to rai?© more funds to enable the society to increase its scope of work in the district. The following officers and committee were appointed for the coming year:-y President, Mrs. E. George; vice-presi-dent, Mrs. P. Grimmins; secretary. Nlrs. T. Brocklebank; assistant-secre-tary, Mrs. D. C. Low: treasurer, Mis* A. J. Ward; committee, Mesdames bS. Caldwell. A. Pascoe. A. Bright. Misses V. Burden and Hilditcb.