IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 970, 13 May 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

NEWS

NOTES

Mrs. V. Tanfield has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. F. Gordon has returned '4 Ham- : ilton from a visit to Auckland. * * * Mrs. F. Gordon has returned to Ham- < ilton from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Airs. R. Ellis, of "Welling? 1 ton, are staying at the Grand Hotel, i Miss M. Holmes, and Miss V. Stew- j art, of Sydney, are at the Hotel Cargen. • * * * Mrs. H. G. "W arne, of Herne Baj*. : lias left on a visit to the South Island, j Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Taylor, of Christ- 1 church, are guests at the Star Hotel. . * # * Mr. and Mrs. G. Hales, of Whangarei, are among the guests at the Central Hotel, Mrs. R. H. Cowan, of Auckland, who i has been visiting Wellington, returned no me today. Mrs. W. G. Bethune, of Wellington, is a visitor to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen. m * # Mrs. It. W. Stevens, of Matamata, and Miss Stevens are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fitness have returned, to Matamata from a holiday spent in Australia. , Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Phillips leave next ] week by the Niagara to spend the j winter in Australia. Mrs. C. B. Sheppard, of Devonport, is ! visiting Hamilton and is the guesC of Mrs. Mervyn Sheppard. * 3= * Mrs. Simmons and her two daughters, who have heen on an extended holiday in Auckland, have returned to Whangarei. * * * ; Mrs. Wadsworth and Miss Wadsi worth, of Christchurch, are visiting j Auckland, and are staying at Hotel ! Stonehurst. * * | Mrs. A. Emanuel and Miss Myra 1 Emanuel, who have been on a visit to \ the Bay of Islands, have returned to | Auckland. i Mademoiselle Bidard and MademoiI selle Ortega, of Paris, are visiting I Auckland and are staying at Hotel I Cargen. » i Mrs. C. M. Bruce, of Fendalton, j Christchurch, who has been the guest | of Mrs. J. W'. Williamson, of Clifton | Road, Takapuna, is visiting Matamata j before returning South. WAIKATO NOTES i Mrs. Tt. Guy, of Hamilton, is a visitor ! to Rotorua. * *• * Mrs. P. Stevens has returned to j Hamilton from a visit to Tauranga. Miss Xoeline Banks, of Gisborne, is . spending a holiday with her parents, , Mr. and Mrs. N. Banks, in Cambridge. ! * * * Mrs, O. R. Farrar and Mrs. W. Mcj Nicol. of Hamilton, have been spendj ing a lew days at Taupo and Wairakei. Mrs. 32. F. Peacocke, of Hamilton, | is visiting her daughter, Mrs. 11. J. 1 Bull, In .Napier. | * * * j Mrs. Stovell, of Gisborne, and Miss Nell Plttar are visitors to Hamilton. * * * Mrs. Hewitt and Miss Audrey Hewitt have returned to Roto-o-rangi from a holiday Tauranga. A FAREWELL Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Frederic, of Frankton, who are leaving to take J up residence in Wellington, were visited at their home the other evening by a number of their j friends, who wished to bid them farewell. ; Music, songs and chat made a very ■ happy evening. After supper Mr. J. J Pearce, as spokesman for those presi ent, expressed great regret at the I departure of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic | and asked them to accept a bronze bowl as a farewell gift. The evening f ended with the singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” and “Auld Bang Syne.” Those present were: i Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. \V. S. Bews, Mr. and Mrs. Bendall, Mr. , and Mrs. A. Hayward, Mrs. Ivo Hayward, j Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. i Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Jvilham, Mr. and i Mrs. A". Harris, Mr. and Mrs. S. Ward, ( Mr. and Mrs. Houston, Miss Killiam, j Miss Pearce, Mr. G. Kilharn, Mr. W. I Hall and the Rev. Mr. _Royt. I BRIDGE PARTY AT TE AWAMUTU I On Tuesday afternoon Miss Linda Bray, who is shortly to be married, was the guest of honour at a jolly bridge party given by Mrs. W. Jefferys at her home in Te Awamutu. The large drawing-room was gay •Cvith autumn leaves, red berries and scarlet salvia. In the dining-room, where afternoon tea was enjoyed, bowls of pink and golden chrysanthemum formed the decoration. The guests all brought gifts for Miss Bray, who received many beautiful presents. The prizes for the bridge were won by Mrs. Hawkins, Miss Linda Bray and Mrs. Locke. Among those present were: Mrs. Jeffery, Miss L. Bray, Mrs. E. C. Downes, Mrs. S. Empson, Mrs. Clough Blundell, Mrs. Bevin, Airs. Battson, Mrs. J. O’Sullivan, Mrs. A. Wallace, Airs. Hall, Mrs. Hiskens, Airs. Preston, Airs. Dawson, Airs. Alandeno, Airs. L. Chamberlain, Mrs. J. O’Sullivan, Airs. J. Oliphant, Airs, de L. Peake, Airs. S. Rickitt, Airs. J. A. McGovern, Mrs. C. Storey, Mrs. Loughnan, Airs. Dunn, Mrs. Hawkins. Airs. R. Jones, Mrs. Af. Otway; Airs. Alontefiore, Airs. Griffiths. Airs. Lockyer, Airs. Bent, Airs. Locke, Airs. A. Reese, Mrs. Bond, Airs. Ashmore, Mrs. Armstrong, Airs. AT. Winter, Airs. Cruickshank, Airs. Hc|e. Airs. J. Storey, Airs. Whyte, Airs. D. Kay, Airs. AlcCarroll, Afiss J. Elliott, Aliss Sockett, ATiss H. Foche, Aliss R. Lord, Miss K. Wallace, Aliss Griffiths, Aliss Teasdale.

Enjoyable Dance

FUNCTION ARRANGED BY KOWHAI OLD PUPILS’ ASSOCIATION j MANY MEMBERS ATTEND On Saturday evening a most enjoyable dance was held at the Crystal Palace Winter Gardens by the Kowhai Old Pupils’ Association. There was a large number of dancers present, and a very jolly time was spent. Among those present were: Miss D. Read, wearing lemon georgette with diarnente girdle: Miss E. Anderson, lemon georgette; Miss N. Semple, green satin; Miss U. Gredin, pink georgette; Miss V. Woods, apricot beaded georgette; Miss Montgomery, apricot lace with uneven Item; Miss B. McGregor gold georgette frock with lace overdress; Al its M. .Lockwood, ivory satin; Miss P. Barnes, green brocaded satin; Miss A. Melville, blue sequined georgette; Miss L. Buchanan, appie green taffeta; Miss Z. Bill, ankie length sea-green taffeta; Miss Adams, silver lame tulie skirt. Miss K. Christie, who wore lemon taffeta and tulle; Miss E. Lowe, ecru lace over green satin; Miss C. Clarkson, green and silver beaded georgette; Miss c. Pickling, ankle length frock of old lose taffeta; Miss V. Stitt, lilac georgette Picture frock; Miss E. Stitt, green floral taffeta; Miss M. Clark, apple green georgette with tiered skirt; Misti Una orange, scarlet taffeta; Miss T. Clark, blue shot taffeta; Miss E. Leonard, lettuce green georgette; Miss E. Sherson apricot crepe de chine and lace; Miss Max ley, heliotrope georgette; Miss A r . Hunt, eau. de nil satin. Miss M. Jb'ilmer, in pink satin and georgette; Miss E. Bowden, midnight blue crepe de chine; Miss M. Bickerstaff, powder blue georgette; Miss «J. Long, apple green taiteta and silver lace; Miss Mabs Mart, pink georgette; Miss A. Mart, mauve tulle over satin; Miss E. Cole, rose velvet; Miss A. Rodgers, coral georgette ; Miss Jean Burrce, sea green tafleta; Miss D. Worthington, powder blue georgette and silver lace; Miss D. Anderson, black satin ana tulle; Miss J. Chappell, peach embossed georgette; Miss B. Strand, flame georgette. Miss M. Summers, wno wore shell pink taffeta; .Miss A. Hare, lemon liorai gcurgette; Miss Parsons, June georgette; Miss E. Crosby, green velvet; Miss E. Berridge, cyclamen crepe de chine: Miss Biny Grace, green embossed chenille; Miss Hawkes, green tulle over green satin; Miss V. Goodall, black crepe de chine; Miss M. Lowe, blue taffeta and silver lace; Miss J. Hamner, white lame georgette; Miss A'. Warren, apple green crepe d.e chine; Miss A*. Lamb, blue crepe de chine; Miss A. McPetridge, anklelength floral georgette. Miss M. Strana, wearing coral taffeta; Miss J. Munro, blue georgette; Miss L>. O'Connor, powder blue taffeta; Miss P. Collins, blue satin; Miss L. Paltridge, primrose georgette; Miss .J. Hill, blue tulle; Miss M. Brooker, lido blue satin; Alias L. Eccles, coral pink georgette; Miss 1). Eccles, turquoise blue taffeta; Miss G. David, pink satin and gold lace; Miss A. de Marr, blue taffeta and diamente trimmings; Miss V, Bassett, eau de nil georgette. Miss AT. Johnstone, who wore Ivory chenille georgette; Miss V. Adison, midnight blue georgette; Miss M. Summers, pink taffeta; -\jiss I’. Hagan, apple green taffeta; Miss J. Swiman, green tulle; Miss M. Insley, black satin; Miss M. Sutcliffe, sea blue georgette; Miss G. Wakefield, green georgette; Miss J. Craig saxe blue velvet; Miss Webb, beaded georgette; Miss W. Freeland, black velvet with green and silver trimmings; Miss A. Craig, shell pink crepe de chine.

PLUNKET SOCIETY’S SHOP AT TE KUITI IS SUCCESSFUL VENTURE

PRIZES FOR CHILDREN The Plunket Society shop, which was open at Te .Kuiti on Friday and Saturday, proved a most successful venture, and a substantial addition to the society’s funds resulted. The local school children, encouraged by the teachers, entered numerous articles of excellent' Quality, and the following won the prizes for the various standards: Standard 6. Novelties: Mona Robertson, 1; Doris Collings, 2, sewing, Margaret Teesdale, 1; Doris Corlett, 2. Standard 5. —Edna Martin, 1; Margaret Hewetson, 2; Joyce Pratt, h.c. Standard 4. —Elaine Goodey, 1; Jill Cleverdon, 2. Standard 3. —Jean Bathgate, I; spe* cial prize, Barry Davenport. Standard 1. —Fred Abott, 1; Sybil Tong, 2"; S. AlcDiarmid, h.c. Cooking. Sponge cake, Olive Johanssen, 1; scones, Mavis Darvell, 1. The competition for a fur was won by Airs. McLennan, and a knitted yug by Aliss M. McDonald.

DEVONPORT CROQUET CLUB CLOSES LAWNS FOR WINTER SEASON

LAST AFTERNOON’S PLAY IS VERY ENJOYABLE The beautiful sunshine on Friday added to the enjoyable closing of the Devonport Croquet Club lawns for the season. Luncheon and afternoon tea were served in the pavilion by the committee and members. Airs. R. Duder, president, presented the prizes for the progressive croquet to: —A grade. Airs. Palairet; B grade, Mrs. Ford hidden number, Aliss M. Duder. Among those present were:— Airs. R. Duder, Airs. Palairet, Airs. Creagmile, Airs. F. Prime, Airs. J. Spicer, Airs. Crow, Airs. Newell, Airs. Foster, Airs. Lydford, Airs. Swan. Airs. Seaton, Airs. Ford, Airs. Angove. Airs. Hughes, Airs. C. Prime, Mrs. Vaile, Airs. Warren, Airs. Powley, Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Flinn, Aliss M. Duder, Aliss Burton, Aliss Marks. The prizes were donated by Alesdames C. Prime, Seaton and Spicer.

GARDEN FETE IS ORGANISED FOR CHURCH FUNDS

NORTHCOTE FUNCTION A successful garden fete was held at the Presbyterian Church, Northcote, on Saturday afternoon, with the result that the building fund for the proposed new church benefited substantially. The various stalls were well patronised, the stall-holders being as follow: Cake stall, Alesdames 11. Brodie and Robertson; produce, Airs. J. Hay and Air. H. Brodie; plain and fancy work, Afiss Shu lps and Airs. T. D. AlcNab: sweets stall, Airs. Fawcett; afternoon tea, Miss L. Tremain and Mrs. McKinnon. _

GLORIOUS WEATHER FOR OPENING DAY OF WAIKATO HUNT

LARGE ATTENDANCE The opening day of the Waikato Hount at Fencourt on Saturday was gloriously fine, and everyone had a most enjoyable time. After the run the master, Air. Wynn i and his daughter, Aliss Addie Brown, entertained at afternoon tea. jhe toasts of the master and Aliss Brown, proposed by Air. H. Crowther. was most enthusiastically responded to, as was that of the farmers who threw open their lands for hunting. Among the many present were Airs. PI. Crowther, Airs. F. Vesper, Airs. Gribben (Hamilton), Airs. N. Peake, Airs. N. Barker Airs. E. Nealy. Aliss J. Graham, Airs. F. Loomb, Airs. B. Jordan (Te Kuiti ). > AI rs. T. Ran stead. Airs. AT. H. Coventry, Airs. Nelson. Mrs. Hewitt, Airs. Harper. Airs. Williams, Airs. Galvin. Airs. Clarke, Mrs. W. Ranstead, Airs. D. Gorrie (Auckland), Mrs. E. Neady, Airs. Clahan, Airs. L. Larner. Airs. Plummer (Auckland). Mrs. G. Ranstead, Airs. Am bury. Airs. Wilson, Airs. W. Ranstead, Airs. Fisher, Airs. H. Windsor, Airs. Snelling, Airs. J. AlcNicol, Airs. Simson, Airs. AlcAlillan. Airs. Rush, Mrs. Paise. Airs. Rickett, Airs. W. Pilkington, Airs. A. Sutherland. Airs. Innes Taylor. Airs. R. Fishen*, Airs. O. AI. Hope (Hamilton), Mrs. F. Maryn, Airs. Swayne, Airs. W. Stopford, Airs. Whewell, Airs. W. A. Oliver, Airs. W. Vosper, Airs. A*. Nolan. Airs. A. Hart, Mrs. R. Jennins, Airs. Potter. Airs. E. C. Brewis, Airs. Pickering. Mrs. E. Harrington. Airs. Colin Taylor, Airs. Sandford • Hamilton), Airs. Porritt, Aliss Hanlin (Napier), Aliss AI. Allan < Alorrinsville). .Miss T. Monckton. Aliss G. Ferguson. Aliss. R. Blythe. Aliss Swayne. Aliss Pickering. Miss AlcPherson. Miss AP Hart, Aliss J. Banks. Miss B. Ale- . Xaughton. Aliss J. Ambury, Aliss E. Souter. Aliss AI. Souter. ATiss R. Sou ter, j Miss K. Oliver. Aliss B. Crowther, j Aliss Jordan (Te Kuiti), Miss A. Hewitt, Aliss J. Veale. Aliss K. Fisher. \ Aliss IN Gorrie. Aliss Christophers. Aliss : O. Christophers (Gisborne), Aliss E. j Griffiths, Aliss Bayly.

BRIDE IN FRILLED FROCK WITH DAINTY SILVER EMBROIDERIES

MAIDS WEAR BOUFFANT TAFFETA GOWNS METTAM—GARLAND The marriage of Gwendoline May, only daughter of Air. and Airs. T. E. Garland, of Auckland, to Horace Oswald, eldest son of Airs, and the late Mr. J. T. Alettam. of Auckland, was celebrated at St. Alatthew’s Church recently. The Rev. Canon Grant Cowen officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a flared frilled frock of crepe marquisette relieved with silver embroidery- Her dainty veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, carnations, sweet peas and maidenhair fern. In attendance were Aliss Constance Gilbertson, cousin of the bride, and Aliss Irena Harvey, cousin of the bridegroom. They were gowned respectively in frilled frocks of rose pink and apricot taffeta. Their hats were of felt and they carried shower bouquets of chrysanthemums to tone. The bridegroom’s brother. Mr. John Alettam, carried out the duties of best man, with Air. Clarence Aldridge as groomsman. The breakfast was afterward held at Nairn’s Reception Hall, where the bride’s mother received her guests wearing a navy tailored costume with hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother, Airs. Alettam, wore a frock of black georgette and lace with hat to match.

SALVATION ARMY WEDDING AT THAMES

BAKER—THOMPSON Beautifully decorated by the friend© of the bride, the Salvation Army Hall was a blaze of colour * for the wedding of Myrtle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thompson, of Waihi, to Mr. Joseph Baker, of Thames. Aliss Thompson chose for her bridesmaid Miss Ruth Moore, of Kerepeehi, while Hazel Thompson, her younger sister, and Joyce Ingerson, made charming little flower girls. Air. Thomas Redwood, of Thames, was best man, and the service was conducted by Alajor Armstrong, of Putaruru.

FIRST MEETING FOR YEAR OF SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF WOMEN

MUCH WORK REPORTED The Society for the Protection of Women and Children held its first meeting of the financial year in the society’s rooms yesterday afternoon. Although the preceding month had been shortened by holidays, a great deal 'of work had been accomplished. It was reported that apart from the cases always before them, the society had dealt with 19 new cases and dealt again with six previous cases. Thirteen had to do with differences between husband and wife; 11 were diverse and one concerned a child. There had been 293 office interviews, 65 visits to homes, six attendances at the Magistrate’s Court and three attendances at the Children’s Court. The Rev. W. Jellie was elected chairman for the ensuing year and Air. A. J. Stratford, president, who had combined the offices of president and chairman, received a hearty vote of thanks. The society’s work is becoming more varied and important and it is anticipated that more applications for help and advice will be received during the winter.

BUCKLAND CROQUET CLUB HAS TWO VERY EN TOY ABLE AT HOMES

PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT Two successful At Homes were held by the Buekland Croquet Club last week. There was a large attendance at the gathering given by the president, Mrs. R. Wright, and the secretary, Mrs. Butcher. The winners of competitions were: Progessive croquet, Mrs. H. Bullock. A grade, and Mrs. W. Richings, B grade. Consolation trophies were awarded to Mesdames Walker and Jefferis. Other competitions were won by Mesdames Hambrook, Seeley, Bilkey, Jefferis, Bullock, and Heed. Hater in the week members entertained their president, and presented her with a toilet set. Mesdames A. Em Griffin, anti Jefferies spoke.

MT. EDEN BRANCH OF W.C.T.U. HAS FIRST MEETING

ELECTION OF OFFICERS A new branch of the Womens Christian Temperance Union has been \ formed at Mount Eden called the | Mount Eden W.C.T.U. Airs. Lee 1 Cowie, Auckland district president. 1 presided over a good attendance, explaining the aims and objects of the union, also giving an interesting account of her work in Australia during the recent campaign. Officers were elected as follow: President, Mrs. Stewards; vice-presi-dent. Airs. Anderson: recording secretary. Airs. Johnston;: corresponding secretary. Aliss Tattersell; treasurer, Aliss Alexander. Afternoon tea brought the meeting to a close. ONEHUNGA BRANCH The Onehunga W.C.T.U. met last Thursday. The superintendent's reports for the quarters was most satisfactory. During the afternoon Aiesdaroes Benfell and Craig spoke of the L-TJL. work among the school children carried on by Miss Fife, of Alount Albert, and also of the young peopie’s movement against alcohol among the various Bible classes. Mrs. Benfell also gave an interesting and comprehensive report of the Dominion convention. Miss Nash gave a pianoforte ! SOio.

OBSTETRICAL APPEAL

THAMES BRANCH OF WOMEN’S NATIONAL RESERVE ASSISTS Ever on the look-out for a worthy cause to assist, it was a foregone conclusion that the Thames branch of the Women's Xatiorjal Reserve would lend its aid to the Obstetrical Appeal. So much have the members the cause at heart, that they decided to make it the object of their opening clay, and, headed by the president, Mrs. E. F. Adams, and the honorary secretary. Airs. F. AT. Long, they orj ganised a most enjoyable social after- | noon. St. George's Parish Hall was beauti- ! l'ully decorated with gold and amber- : coloured chrysanthemums. The fine • weather brought members in from all ! parts of the Thames Valley and the I Hauraki Plains. Dr. J. B. Liggins gave an address on the objects of the appeal, and the rest of the afternoon was devoted to a musical programme. Songs were given by ATesdames H. H. Alarshall and A. Holman, and the. Rev. R. B. Davison. Airs. Henry, of Netherton, Hauraki Plains, gave a pianoforte solo, and elocutionary items w ere given by Airs. S. Paynter and Misa Hitchin. Altogether the opening of the reserve's season was most successful, and the Obstetrical Appeal will benefit to the extent of more than £l7. PLUNKET BABIES NEW COMMITTEE FORMED AT NORTHCOTE IN ENDEAVOUR , TO RETAIN NURSE’S SERVICES The necessity of maintaining a Plunket nurse in Northcote was fully considered at a meeting of 20 mothers held on Saturday afternoon at the residence of Airs. J. E. Alays, Stafford Road, Northcote. The Alavor ’ of Northcote, Air. A. E. Greensiade, i presided. The position was, he stated, that the maintenance of a Plunket nurse in the borough cost £3l, £lB of which was for her services, and £l3 for a room. The committee which had previously been in existence had now ceased to carry on, and as it was necessary to obtain the amount required by an appeal to the I public, he advocated a new commit--1 teo for the purpose. This was unanii mously agreed to, and the following | were elected: President, the Mayorj ess, Mrs. A. E. Greensiade; vicepresidents, Mesdames A. Campbell, TV. Carter, and J. E. Mays; lion, secretary. Airs. Al. Nielsen; hon. treasurer, Mrs. A. Boswell. All present formed themselves into a general committee, and . decided to hold another meeting in the borough council chambers next Thursday evening, when a general committee will be elected to further ! the cause, and to take steps to raise : the amount required.

ANNUAL MEETING OF HUNTLY BRANCH OF PLUNKET SOCIETY

ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Huntly Plunket . Society’s annual meeting was presided over by Air. K. S. Caldwell, and disclosed a credit balance of £42 7s 6d. but represents a deficit of about £23 on the year’s working. The new officers for the ensuing term are as follow: President, Airs. Edgar George; vice-president. Airs. S. P. Crimmins: secretary, Airs. T. Brocklebank; assistant secretary, Airs. Darcy Low; treasurer, Aliss Alma Ward; committee, Mesdames Caldwell. A. Pascoe, A. Bright, Aliss V. Burden, and Sister Hilditch.

BELMONT LADIES’ GUILD ORGANISES SOCIAL AND DANCE

The Ladies’ Guild of St. Alichael’s Anglican Church, Belmont, held a most enjoyable dance in the church hall last evening. Excellent dance numbers were dispensed by Airs. Bucki ley's Orchestra, while a dainty supper was served by the committee. Those present included: Airs. T. E. Dixon, who wore black lace over crepe de chine and silver lace; Airs. Whltling, figured georgette; Aliss AT. Blatch, cream lace over royal blue crepe de chine; Aliss Nancy Barton, olive green georgette: Miss V. Blackwell, peach satin beaute; Aliss Grace Piggot, cerise ring velvet; Aliss Olive Howe, cyclamen georgette with silver lace flares; Aliss Agnes Follett, diamente lace with tulle bow; Miss Gwen Buckley, shell pink satin; Aliss Una Harris, mauve taffeta and silver lace. Aliss AI. Hewit, who wore pink net over green satin beaute; Miss M. Furness, cameo pink crepe de chine; Aliss F. Taylor, peach shot taffeta and georgette; Aliss E. Forrest, rose red taffeta; Aliss Inez Tucker, pastel pink satin; Airs. Tucker, navy silk marocain; Miss A. Barron, lemon satin and lace: Aliss Blythen, ivory crepe de chine; Aliss I. Cleal, tomato red crepe de chine and lace; Aliss A. Piggot, apricot crepe de chine; Aliss R. Hill, emerald green satin; Miss Joan Forrest, powder blue crepe de chine; Aliss AJ. Baldock, cherry georgette with diamente reliefs; Aliss L. Baldock, daffodil net over georgette; Airs. O. Blackwell, floral georgette; Airs. .Sharp, navy silk marocain with beige reliefs; Mrs. Codd, navy silk marocain* __

COMING-OF-AGE IS CELEBRATED AT PONSONBY

JOLLY DANCE PARTY A very enjoyable evening was spent in the Renall Street Hall. Ponsonby, recently, when a coming-of-age party was given in honour of Alias Mavis Floyd. The guest of honour wore cyclamen taffeta trimmed with silver rosebuds. Airs. Floyd was in green and gold taffeta. Among those present were.— Airs. A. Beddie (.Wellington), who wore black satin relieved with rose: Aliss L. F’t'vd. wine \el\et and diamente trimmings: Miss X. Floyd, red georgette and gold lace: Airs. W. Hill, black crepe de chine: Aliss Joan Hill, blue crepe de chine; Aliss Iris Prosser, apple green satin; Aliss Iris Aliiham, shot green taffeta and diamente; Aliss Margaret Smith, mauve georgette and sequins: Aliss Eunice Martin, pink crepe de chine: Airs. F. Hears, pink crepe de chine relieved with blue. Airs. Sorenson, wearing powder II ue crepe de chine: Airs. A. Presling, blue satin with silver ia.ee; Aliss Edna Pyke. floral taffeta: Aliss X. Bow, black and pink net; Aliss Nancy Cairn, cream silk tulle with uneven hemline; Miss GGreenough, blue crepe de chine; Aliss X. Nesbitt, pale pink georgette; Aliss AI. Vert, pink taffeta: Miss O. Sell, blue georgette: Airs. TV. Bond, ivory satin; Airs. Final, blue velvet; Aliss J. Alennie. pink crepe de chine; Miss I. Somerville, mauve crepe de chine; Miss E. Alurray, blue taffeta: Airs. G. Vercoe. black and gold satin: Aliss Ada Alansfleld, pink taffeta Aliss R. Alansfleld. whose frock was of iss EL ATrinsfieid. pink crepe de chine; Aliss F. Hodges. bine georgette with silver; Miss T. Hodges, white crepe de chine: Aliss B. Xicholls. white lace: Airs. J. Cole, blue lace: Aliss Biddy Mansfield, rose taffeta; Aliss G. Sidwell. pink georgette: Miss I. Sou ter. red crepe de chine; Airs. E. Mansfield, green crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Hodges, blue crepe de chine: Airs. J. Hack, gold satin, with gold lace: Airs. Spalding, jersey velour; Airs. W. Alansfleld. blue georgette; Mrs. Bruns, black satin; Mrs. J. Bruns, blue crepe de chine: Airs. Porter, navy crepe de chine: Airs. P. Penny, rose georgette and biscuit tulle; Airs. R. Wren, mauve satin and silver.

WORK OF POLISH COMPOSERS DISCUSSED BY PIANO STUDENTS

FORTNIGHTLY MEETING At the fortnightly meeting of the Auckland Piano Students* Association, held in the Lewis Eady, Limited, building last evening, the-work of Polish composers was dealt with in two separata papers. Aliss Joyce Parker presided and read a paper on the mazurka and polonaise forms of Polish dances and illustrated her address with Chopin’s pianoforte solos, “Mazurka” and ‘'Polonaise.” Aliss Annetta Wynyard also read a paper on Polish music and composers. On behalf of the members. Miss Parker made a small presentation to Aliss Alary Alitchell, formerly tbe associations secretary, who is leaving shortly on an extended holiday to Australia. Aliss A. Wynyard and Aliss Alarjorie Slade were elected to the committee to fill the vacancies made by Aliss Davis and Aliss Gresham, whose resignations were accepted with regret.

FUNDS FOR DENTAL CLINIC AND WINTER SPORTS EQUIPMENT

FAIR AT BUCKLAND SCHOOL Organised for the purpose of obtaining funds to join the district dental clinic and for winter sports materials, a most successful fair was held by the Buekland School on Thursday. The net proceeds will be in the vicinity of £ 38. The fair was opened by Air. J. X’. Alassey. AI.P., and Air. H. Wilcox, an early settler of tbe district, also spoke. In the evening a dance was held. A number of competitions were conducted, the winners being Mesdames Heath. Howard, Jamieson, Potter, Croft, and Alisses A. Steele. Griffin. P. Howard, X. Watkins, Alessrs. AlcLean and E. Cathcarc.

QUEEN CARNIVAL CONDUCTED BY PUPILS OF DARGAVILLE SCHOOL

CORONATION CEREMONY Resulting in a very satisfactory financial success, a queen carnival, conducted by pupils of the Dargaville Convent School, was brought to a happy conclusion yesterday afternoon, when Aliss Winnie Dean was “crowned” before a large assemblage of adults and children in the Hibernian Hall. The contest had been in progress for a period of two weeks, the queen contestants being Aliss Dean and Aliss Alaud Alarra, both pupils of the school. Keen rivalry existed throughout, Aliss Dean finally winning with a fair margin of votes. The coronation, held in conjunction with a Paddy’s market, was most picturesque, those taking part (in order of procession) being: Ivan Garea (leader). Faith Bennett, Ida Heywood, Lucy Fannon, Joan Alain, Lucy Alatich, Alaura Reidy (flower girls), “Princess” Alaud (Alarra). with Vera Geaney and Alarama Bourke as trainbearers; Kate Dragicivich and Alolly Jones (maids of honour), “Queen” Winnie (Dean), with Pauline Taylor as trainbearer; Lily Chapman and Alary Dragicivich. maids of honour; Alarie Taylor, mistress of robes: Alary Hogg, trainbearer; Dick Taylor, sceptre bearer; Dave Stanaway, crown bearer, and James Taylor, Lord High Chancellor. Several songs and choruses were sung by pupils. MATAMATA NOTES Air. and Mrs. K. Dobson (Wellington), who have been visiting the latter’s parents, left on a visit to Mr. and Airs. Dobson, sen., Auckland, during the week. Air. and ATrs. TV. Afelville (Hawera) are the guests of Airs. T. H. Prowse, Bur wood Road. * ** * Air. and Airs. L. W. Barkman. Bank of Australasia, are motoring to Wellington. * * * Airs. TV. D. AlacDonald is on holiday at Whakatane. * w * Air. and Airs. F. Underwood, Okauia, have left for a motor tour of the South Island. * * * Air. and Airs. Bedford are the guests of Airs. H. Sutherland, sen., Okauia. - * * Airs. C. Jones (Alount Albert.) is the guest of her sister. Airs. F. Darby, Alatamata_

MISS LAW ADDRESSES , MEETING OF LYCEUM CLUB MUSIC CIRCLE

LIFE AND WORK OF TSCHAIKOWSKI BRIGHT PROGRAMME At a meeting of the mus.c crcU of the Lyceum Club last ey.n.l. Miss Law. L.R.A.M., Interesting oacer on the life ,„ d work of the Russ.an Tschaikowsky. members by Aliss Kent, convener of music circle. To Illustrate her dress. Miss Law had arrange* a interesting programme consisting many of Tschaikowskv’s composition*. His finest works, said Aliss Law the course of her address, were hi* orchestral compositions. His opera* were, unfortunatelv, seldom heiiM England. **** The programme, which was during the course ot iliss Uw> dress consisted of three pieces Iho Lasse Nois ette Suite. "Vaise a2; Fleurs. Danse des -Mlrlitoiu;" -T! "Trepak.- played as a pianoforte by Aliss Law and Airs. TV. Clark: vocal solos. “None but the Weary Heart” and “To the Forest. ’ by Aliss V ; da Nelson: pianoforte solo. “Theme with Variations.” Miss Law; violin sol© “Canzonetta” from Concerto for violin* Aliss Amy Stevenson: string quarteu “Andante. ’ Misses Stevenson. Grar Sheimerdine and PI : lips vocal so;-V “New Hopes’’ and “Meditation,” Miss Bertha Carr; violin solos. “Chanson Triste” and “Chant sans Paroles.” Miss Stevenson: pianoforte solos, •'Nocturne” and “Troiker.” Aliss Law: duo lor two pianos. “Andante” and “Allegretto Grazioso.” from the “Pathetic Symphony.” Aliss Law and Airs. TV. Clark. Supper concluded a very pleasant evening.

MILFORD PARTY FOR BRIDE-TO-BE IS lOLLY .AFFAIR

DANCING, CARDS AND MUSIC Miss Duicie Adams, a Milford bride-to-be. the guest of honour at a gift evening held at th* Green Mill on Saturday evening. Mrs. J. Forbes was the hostess, and a number of guests were entertained with song and story, progressive five hundred, and dancing. Songs were given by Airs. C. K. Woqid. and character dances were j given by Aliss Ailsa. Forbes. Mrs. Forbes chose a dainty frock of I 1 lemon taffeta and georgette, with a mauve shoulder spray and trail. Miss Duicie Adams wore a. frock of lemon ; ring velvet, with reliefs of brilliant* and a scarlet shawl. Others present included: j Miss P. Higson. who wore electric bluej shot taffeta: Mrs. T. G. Webster, floral j silk rayon; Mrs. E. G. Shervock, eye la - J men taffeta, with buckle of brilliants; ! Mrs. A. Carr, cameo pink taffeta; Mrs. | L. Adams, black satin, with oriental embroidery; Aliss Dorothy Adams, orange taffeta and gold lace; Aliss M. Adams, tangerine ring velvet, with lace flare*; Miss G. Hooker, cinnamon ring velvet; Mrs. R. Adams, navy silk marocain: Mr*, jC. E. Wood, ivory silk, with apricot f shawl: Mrs. Ben Heard, floral ring VrlI vet; Aliss Alice Armilage. Ivory satin • beaute: Aliss A. Bradshaw. .»lectr4c blue i crepe de chine; Airs. G. Gibson, cameo i pink crepe de chine; Airs. J. AVakefleld, | saxe blue crepe de chine: Mrs. TV. Cruicki shank, vieux rose crepe de chine: Miss ) Ailsa Forbes, powder blue satin beaute; • Alisa A. McKenzie, olive green georgette 1 and silver lame; Airs. Kember, black l georgette; Aliss Joan Kember. powder » blue crepe de chine; Airs. Burgess, lilac glace; Aliss Rene Burgess, old r c crepe do chine: Aliss P. Alahon, rose pink shot taffeta: Airs. Harrison, rose georgette and gold lame; Aliss T\. Henderson, tomato chiffon velvet and tnlle; Mwe L Palmer, floral georgette: Miss J. Bennett. frilled frock of powder blue georgette: Airs. Bennett, black georgette: Miss Lea Henderson, beige georgette and lace: Aliss L. Davies, black silk lace . j Bertram, daffodil georgette.

CHURCH FUNDS BENEFIT BY CARD PARTY AT HUAPAI

AUTUMN FLOWERS DECORATE ! ROOMS At their home. “Beverley,” Huapai, ; on Friday evening Aliss A. Bews and Miss M. E. Bews were hostesses at a card evening. The proceeds. which amounted to £B, were in aid of the Church of England funds at ITuapau Large bowls of chrysanthemum*, autumn-coloured flowers and foliage decorated the lounge and drawing room, where the tables were arranged. Bridge and flag five hundred * played, the winners being Airs. Hill Johnson and Air. X. J. Nicholson* bridge, and Airs. Douglas Hill and Mr. A. E. Lambert, five hundred. Among the players were the Rev. H»» Johnson and Airs. Johnson. Air. and 3*rs. J. Triggs, Air. and Aliss Sanderson. Mr. and Airs. R. Alexander. Mr. and Airs. Steele, Dr. and Mrs. M. S. Harris. Mr. and Airs. W. Rust, Mrs. F. AI. Mmk. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kinlock. Mr. F. Kinloc*. M*and Airs. Guy. Mr. and Mrs. H. BuIL Mand Airs. A. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. UhaP-ir-. Mr. and Airs. TV. Rodger. Air. and X. Nicholson, Air. Wilberforce. Mr..* ; Dane. Mrs. D. Hill. Air. and Mrs. Anger- , son. Air. K. Anderson. Mrs. Cooke. Mr. ! and Airs. F. Annandale. Air. and Airs. I Owtram. Air. and Mrs. R. Cates, Mr. ana 1 Mrs. W. Garry, Air*, and Miss J. Good» Air. R. Barnes. Air. and Mrs. Brock. » • and Mrs. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. Earne*. Airs. White. Air. McKinlay. Airs. A. Burr. I Miss D. Wright. Aliss Tuthill. Mrs. J » ! Ilveen. Aliss M. Boucher Mr. and C. Hanlon. Air. V. Annandale. Mr. j Lambert, Aliss E. Gow. Air. E- Millen.

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING AT PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE PROVES INTERESTING

j On Friday afternoon the League c New Zealand Penwomen held one * their impromptu speaking rneeUHo • Airs. AlcLean was in the chair. Airs. Fletcher spoke on “Priae Patches.” and incidentally gave r “ I descriptions of some of the _ • intimate garments of our g runa ; mothers. _ The subject -Sulphides and Broroides” was intriguing, and cau* much amusement when explained I illustrated by Airs. Mary Stuart Bfo• These proved to be the names- p . * | by the American. Gellett Burgess. • the unexpected or the obvious in co ° ■ versation. Among those who also spok•? Dr. Staley, Aliss Burton. Miss ’ Mrs. Crump. Airs. Bair. Mrs. Hutchinson. Miss Quill. Miss Parker and j Rankin Johnston.