ON TOWN AND TOWER

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1000, 17 June 1930, Page 4

ON TOWN AND TOWER

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Captain and Mrs. Fox, of Te Puke, are at the Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Shaff, of Napier, are at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Kingston, Hamilton, are among the guests at the Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. S. I. Bethel, of Whangarei, are staying at the Star Hotel. # * * Mr. and Mrs. Graham Looker, of Maungaturoto, are guests at the Central Hotel. u * * Mrs. F. Campbell, of Wanganui, is on a visit to her mother, Mr. H. Bayly, of Epsom. Mrs. Leigh Couper, who has been > visiting Wanganui, has returned to j Auckland. * * * S Miss Betty Beadle, of Christchurch, is visiting Auckland and is the guest of Miss Janet Clarkson. Remuera. * * Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pierrepont, of New York, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Maw, of Melbourne, are at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. R. Tracy Inglis, who has been visiting Sydney with her son, Mr. R. Tracy Inglis, returned to Auckland this morning by the Maunganui. * * * Mrs. J. G. Coates arrived in Auckland today, accompanied by her family, and leaves this evening for Wellington to take up her residence there. * «* * Mrs. N. R. Chapman, who has been spending a holiday in Sydney with her mother, returned to Auckland this morning by the Maunganui. * * * Sister V. Paterson, who has been spending holiday leave with her aunt, Airs. O. J. Hall, Fifth Avenue, Mt. Albert, returned South by the Limited on Sunday evening.

Miss B. Marshall, of Gisborne. is visiting Auckland, and is staying at Hotel Stonehurst. * * Mrs. H. E. Bonnington, and Miss Z. Bonnington, of Ashbu’rton, are staying at Hotel Stonehurst. Mrs. W. G. Robbie, of Tauranga, is visiting Auckland, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rogerson, of Stanley Bay. * * * Mrs. W. J. Brooking and Miss F. Marshall left for Wellington on Sunday evening by the express, en route to America by the Tahiti. CLUB ! ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME PRESENTED The enjoyable programme presented at the French Club last evening was arranged by Mile. J. Chauvel. Axi entertaining comedy, “Nous Allons Passer Une Bonne Soiree,” in which the parts were taken by Mile. Chauvel and Mr. H. G. Bagley, amused the large audience, and the latter half of the programme comprised the following items: —Address, M. Paul Serre, French Consul: songs, “Psyche” and "Ariette,” Mr. Hulton; monologue, “De Calais a Douvres,” Miss K. Burling; pianoforte solos, Mr. C. Crookes: songs, “Air de Manon” and “Chanson Venetien,” Mrs. Coldicutt; duet, “Nous Vivions a Paris,” Mrs. Coldicutt and Mr. Hulton. Supper concluded a. pleasant function.

WEEKLY DANCE AKARANA YACHT CLUB STREAMERS AND NOVELTIES j The clubhouse of the Akarana Yacht Club was a bright scene when the weekly dance was held on Saturday evening. During the evening streamers and novelties were distributed and the latest dance numbers were played by Stacey’s Revellers. Committee members present were: Mrs. G. Miller, wearing rose beige and j blue crepe de chine; Mrs. E. B. Web- \ ster, white georgette and tulle; Miss j P. Yercoe, apple green and silver goergette; Miss Ratcliffe, floral ninon Among those present were: Miss R. Hart, who wore gold spotted tulle; Miss J. Clark, blue crepe de chine with gold trimming; Miss M. Trood, black moire satin; Miss Z. Breuer, gold velvet: Miss M. Saxon, ivory crepe de chine; Miss M. Fairless, powder-blue taffeta; Miss E Mangan, cherry georgette and chenille; Miss E. Watkins, black taffeta, uneven hem of tulle; Miss V. Laslett, silver lace and sea-green georgette; Miss M. Ross, lemon beaded georgette; Miss R. Crawford, cherry and silver georgette; Miss O. Quinlan, figured satin; Miss A. Purdy, lemon lace and satin; Miss D. Gallagher, mauve satin and tulle; Miss R. Young, rose satin and gold; Miss M Lonergan, floral georgette; Miss I. Slater, black velvet and silver; Miss A. Harper, red geiprgette; Miss I. Gilbert, powder-blue satin and silver lace; Miss G. Martington, green taffeta; Miss A. Matson, flame satin; Miss J. Coleman, black satin and lace; Miss J. Miller, opalescent embroidered georgette; Miss R. Larkins, blue taffeta; Miss M. Waddell, wedgwood blue georgette; Miss M. Fort, lemon frilled taffeta; Miss J. Wilson, blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Munce, black satin; Miss D. Wilson, cherry georgette; Miss G. Talbot, apricot georgette; Miss I. Foley, black satin and georgette; Miss D. Robertson, lilac crepe de chine and lace; Miss M. Marchington, shell pink georgette and velvet. ENJOYABLE DANCE MELVERN’S BASKETBALL CLUB ENTERTAINS MANY MEMBERS ATTEND A most enjoyable dance was given by Melvern’s Basketball Club on Saturday evening at Nairn's Tea Rooms. Excellent music was played by Taylor’s Orchestra. The hall and supper tables were de- , corated with the club’s colours, orange . and blue.

Among those present were; Miss Malsie Dowdle, who wore rose tatfeta; Miss B. Imeson, turquoise blue georgette; Miss Gladys Trevethick, flame satin beaute; Miss E. Dowdle, powder blue satin; Miss E. Clough, silver tissue and blue net; Miss E. Imeson, rose pink satin; Miss L. Fort, pale pink georgette; Miss I. Henderson, lemon taffeta; Miss iN. Turner, blush rose georgette; Miss Nan Bingham, idle green taffeta; Miss V Smith, almond green satin; Miss M. Rhodes, mauve taffeta; Miss Joyce Codtl, black and pink georgette; Miss w. bkipworth, black sequin frock; Miss E. Lingham, black georgette and lace; Miss L>. Twyford, nile green georgettes Mrs. R. Spellacy, lemon satin; Mrs. R. Ball, silver lame and pink georgette; Miss F. Shearer, powder blue ring velvet; Miss J. McLean, silver lame and green satin; Miss E. Tailor, black georgette and shouldei spray; Miss C. Reilly, rose ninon, with frilled skirt; Miss T. Montieth, apple green georgette; Miss R. Lett, white flounced tulle. Miss Richard, in nile green chenille and satin; Miss Pat Piggin, primrose georgette; Miss R. Fort, apricot embossed satin; Miss Barton, rose pink taffeta; Miss Hamlin, powder blue georgette; Miss Smith, white silk georgette; Miss IX Rhodes, gold lame and scarlet taffeta, Miss E. Lowe, apricot taffeta; Miss M Stein, flame satin; Miss F. Johnston, rose georgette; Mrs. Frank Menzies, white georgette and pearl trimmings; Mrs. I . Olsen, lemon taffeta; Miss R. 'SSa.tts. blue beaded georgette; Miss K. McGregor, flame embossed georgette.

NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAORI MISSION INTERESTING PROGRAMME The Misses Berestord held a very successful novel entertainment in St. Benedict's Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening in aid of the Maori Mission. A varied and interesting programme had been arranged, and all the pupils were very well received in their dancing items. _ Miss Beresford was assisted by Mr. Kaibou ands Mrs. Mita Clarke, who gave a clever demonstration of Maori war weapons, Mrs. Reuben O’Brien, who sang "Kathleen Mauvouneen,” Miss Arana Heron, in very amusing monologues, the Maori boys of St. Peter’s College, who gave two hakas, and Miss May Beresford’s Orchestra. Social News From j Whangarei Mrs. Malloy paid a visit to Dargavilie last week. Mrs. Mackie (Dargaville) was in town during the week. Mrs. Hosktng, Drummond Street, has returned from a holiday in Auckland. * * * Miss Dorothy "Williams (Maungaturoto) is spending a holiday with her sister at Takapuna. * * * Miss Molly Millington, who is on the staff of the Auckland General Hospital, is spending a vacation with her mother, Otangarei Road. * * *

‘Airs. Foley, who has been staying with the Misses Stone, Kamo Road, has returned to her Auckland. Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Geissler gave a delightful bridge party at her home in Apirana Avenue, the winners being Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Burns. Miss Broughton-Carr gave a very interesting discourse on modern poetry to the literary circle of the women’s club. __ Miss Drummond, who has been visiting Rotorua, where she was joined by Miss Gavvy (Tauranga), has returned home. * *s* * Mrs. John Robb, of Devonport, Auckland, has returned home after spending a holiday with her brother, Mr. C. H. Chissel. Miss Molly Armstrong returned to Auckland last week after spending the school vacation at her home at Whatatiri. Last Wednesday evening the Sunshine League took a concert party to Waipu, where, despite the weather conditions, the sum of £l3 was raised for comforts for the patients of the Whangarei Hospital. * * * Friends of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Miller gave them a surprise party last week at their home in Central Avenue. Five tables were engaged at bridge, the prizes being won by Mr. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Deverall, Mr. Barnsley, and Mrs. Norwood..

AN ENGAGEMENT An engagement of theatrical interest recently announced in London is that of Mr. Shayle Gardner, the New Zealand actor, to Miss Beulah Livingstone, well-known publicity expert.

BRIDE IN IVORY SATIN GOWN WITH ! FISH-TAIL TRAIN DE BERG— ANDERSON St. Matihevp's Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday evening," when Rose, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Anderson, ot Grej Lvnn, was married to Norman, youngest son of Mrs. A. De Berg, also of G The Rev. Jasper Calder performed tho eeremQny and Mr. Philpott piesided at the organ. , The bride, who entered the church on her lather’s arm, wore a sleeveless gown of ivory crepe satin. From the long tight-fitting draped corsage fell the flared skirt, which reached the ground in front and dipped into a long fish-tail train at the back. Her tulle veil, which also formed a train, was held in place by a silver lace cap with a pearl coronet across the head and a trail of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of pale lemon roses and maidenhair fern tied with tulle and silver ribbon. Two bridesmaids attended. Miss Fay Brooking and Miss Ava Brooking, dressed alike in frocks of absinthe green silk net., embroidered in sil\ei beads. The bouffant skirts were made of layers of silk net, reaching the ground all round and finished with a large hip bow of moire ribbon. They wore large green crinoline hats, turned back from the face and trimmed with large velvet flowers, and they carried beautiful sheaves of pink roses and maidenhair fern tied with silver ribbon. ! The duties of best man were carried ■ out by Mr. H. Flanagan and Mr. Reg. Bennett acted as groomsman. Mr. Baurence Bull and Mr. J. Brooking were ushers. After the ceremony a reception and dance was held at the Tiffin, Queen Street, which was beautifully decorated with streamers and a large wedding bell. Mrs. Anderson received her guests wearing a gown of black satin beaute relieved with white and white and black hat. She carried a posy of violets and iily-of-the-valley. Mrs. A. Be Bere was •wearing black satin with black hat and a posy of red roses and violets. TWO MAIDS IN DAFFODIL FROCKS

SILVER EMBROIDERED VEIL MOLLGAARD—BELL The wedding was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Tauranga, on Wednesday afternoon, of Mabel Alexandria, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell, of Tauranga, and Hans August, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mollgaard, of Te Puke. The Rev. H. G. Brown performed the ceremony, and Mr. Cyril Anderson played the wedding music. The church was prettily decorated by r friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white georgette and silk net. The tight-fitting corsage was trimmed with silver, and the full skirt fell in soft folds to the ankles, and a large bow ornamented with orange blossom caught the frock at the left side. Her silver embroidered veil formed a train, and was held to the head by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of roses, chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

Miss Gladys Bell, sister of the bride, and Miss Rita Pickett, cousin of the bride, attended as bridesmaids. They wore daffodil crepe de chine, with large tulle bows at the back and felt picture hats to tone, and carried bouquets of daffodil shaded flowers. Joan Bell, sister of the bride, was the little flower girl, and wore a frock of forget-me-not blue crepe de chine with tulle headdress. She carried a basket of pale pink flowers.

Tli© bridegroom was attended by j liis brother, Mr. Rudolph Mollgaard, as best man, and Mr. Eric Bell, brother of the bride, as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in th© Lavendar Tea Rooms. Mrs. Bell, mother of the bride, received her guests wearing navy faille crepe de chin© ensemble with hat to tone, and she carried a posy of autumn tints. Mrs. Mollgaard, mother of the bridegroom, wore £& frock of navy blue crepe de chisa® with hat to tone, trimmed with ospreys. She carried a posy of violets. The bride travelled in a fawn tailored costume, with fox furs, and hat to tone. BRIDE WEARS IVORY GOWN WITH TOUCHES OF PALE CAMEO PINK EDMONDS—JACK A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Beresford Street Congregational Church, Auckland, on Wednesday evening, when Isabella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jack, of Raetihi, and late of Pukekohe, and John Beresford, son of Mrs. and the late Mr, Edmonds, of Northcote, were married. Th© Rev. Lionel Fletcher officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock of ivory crepe de chine. Her embroidered tulle veil was lined with pale pink and formed a train, and she carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. jonquils and maidenhair fern. Her sister. Miss Nellie Jack, attended as bridesmaid. wearing a frock of duchess blue crepe de chine with a head-dress of tulle relieved with pink rosebuds, and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr. William Edmonds attended his brother as best man. The bride’s mother received her guests wearing a frock of navy blue crepe de chine with a hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother was frocked in black silk, and she carried a bouquet of parma violets. Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds will reside at Helensville. PUKEKOHE CONCERT FOR CHURCH FUNDS Organised by St. James’s Presbyterian Church, a most successful concert was held in the Strand Theatre, Pukekohe, on Thursday evening. A concert party from Auckland, comprising Mrs. Rattray, Miss Christie, Mrs. George, Miss George, Mr. C. Tucker, Mr. T. W. Wood and Mr. J. L. Webster provided the major portion of the programme. Mr. R. G. May, Pukekohe, contributed the humorous numbers. ; On behalf of the church, the Rev. J. Pattison thanked the artists for ; their assistance and the public for its [ support.

CANOE CLUB DANCE HAPPY AFFAIR AT DEVONPORT The Narrow Neck hall, at Devon- : port, was gray with blue and gold streamers on Saturday evening, when the Wakatere Canoe Club held one of its enjoyable dances. The w'alls were screened with ferns and greenery, and orange, red and green shaded lights made a pretty scene. The Kit Cat band i supplied all the latest dance numbers. Among those present were: Mrs G Wylie, who wore black satin, pink tinsel lace and shoulder tlower to j m Miss Grace Cambridge, green geor- j eette and yellow taffeta. S Miss Joyce Hill, floral georgette, un- ; eV Miss lC <3.' McClelland, pale blue geor- j gette with diamente trimming. E Miss Edna Williamson, old lace and Sa^ss U B. V Gladlmgr e flame taffeta with, BjUdock flame taffeta. Miss E. Stanaway, black velvet uneven j he s\ss D. Kingston, flame georgette | Miss C. Mariano, flame crepe de cnine | ai Miss°Hin 1 t georgette and silver | la Miss Evelyn Bentley, blue georgette: with silver relief. GIFT AFTERNOON bride-elect entertained HAPPY MOUNT EDEN PARTY A delightful gift afternoon was given j bv Miss C. Winthrop, at 29 Cromwell Road, Mount Eden, for Miss K Shepherd, in honour of her approaching “mlsTWinthrop received her guests wearing a frock of cnerry chenille velour, relieved with ecru crepe de chine Miss Shepherd wore a smait tailored costume of nigger brown face cloth with a tangerine satin jumper and felt hat to tone. „ , Items were given by Miss Zelda Pul ham and Mrs. Penny and tlie competitions were won by Miss Sayers and Mrs. Walker. Among those Present were- Mrs. Burnand, Mrs. Sayers Mis. Walker, Mrs. Fowler. Mrs. Winthrop. Mrs. Pennv, Mrs. May, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Shepherd, Miss Sayers, Miss Coad. Miss Wilkinson, Miss Parrish Miss Dean. Miss Paice, Miss Zelda Pulliam, Miss Haresnape. ENJOYABLE CONCERT ! CHURCH FUNDS BENEFIT

Organised bv the young men and women’s bible class, a most successful concert was held In the Presbyterian Church, Northcote, last evening. The Rev. F. H. Thompson, minister of tho church, presided. The programme was of ancient ana modern items given alternately. Miss M Bigelow, Miss Winnie Bigelow and Miss P. Johnstone gave songs, and recitations were given by Miss Phylliss Tremain, Miss Phyllis Johnstone, Miss N. Blott and Mr. R. Ferguson. Pianoforte solos were given by Miss Muriel Bickerton and Miss Mary Munro, while a series of living pictures created great interest. The concert resulted in the funds for the new church building being substantially augmented.

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING AT PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE MEMBERS SPEND PLEASANT AFTERNOON “What are the three things which never return?” asked a member of the New Zealand Penwomen’s League on Friday, at an impromptu speaking afternoon, and presently gave the second half of the ancient Persian proverb, “the spent arrow, the spoken word and the lost opportunity.” MANY were the subjects for discussion, and members lost no opportunity in expressing themselves. The old bone of contention, capital punishment—had its advocates and its enemies. A discussion upon the origin of plant blight caused much amusement. “This era of conferences and their cause” evoked a number of very interesting conclusions. Miss Sweet, who was -In the chair, presided over a representative number of penwomen. WAIKATO NOTES Miss Zaidce Nathan, formerly of Wellington who has been for some years in London, has returned to Xew Zealand for the winter, and is at present in Hamilton. Mrs. R. Worley, of Hamilton, is spending a few days at Wharepuhanga.

TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP FUND In order to raise funds toward another New Zealand travelling scholarship, a very enjoyable progressive bridge party was organised by the Hamilton branch of University Women on Thursday evening. Two sitting-rooms in "Sonlng,” the girls’ hostel of tne high school, were arranged as bridge rooms, and many enjoyable games were played. Miss X. Tizard, president of the local branch, was hostess. She received her many guests in a velvet frock of saracen red. At the close of the evening the prizewinners were found to be Miss E. Madeley and Mrs. Blomlield. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Tait, Air. and Mrs. A. M. Besley, Mr. and Mrs. T. Tait, Mr. and Mrs. G. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. P. Xelson, Mr. and Mrs W. Horton, Mrs. W. Fraser. Mrs. TV. J Stevens, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. J. L> Smith, Mrs. T. Shaw, Mrs. G Valder, Mrs. A. Bond, Mrs. X. Blomtield, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. C. L. Mac Diarmid, Mrs. K Mears, Mrs. F. Gruar, Mrs. J. McXicoll, Mrs James, Mrs. T. Burtenshaw, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Miss Edwards, Miss Wilton, Miss G. Eggleston, Miss M. Campbell, Miss G. Wyatt. Miss E. White, Miss E. Madeley, Miss L Xicholls, Miss Griffiths,. Miss K. Hogg, Miss L. Valder, Miss X. Valder, Miss E. Scherer, Miss X. Scherer. Miss K. Gordon, Miss Bourke, Miss Robbins : Miss X. Drake, Miss J. Stevens, Miss i Barrowclough, Miss X. Finlavson. Miss McKinnon, Miss J. Ellis, Miss Owlin j Miss Clark, Miss V. Watts, Miss Dawj son. Miss Hobson.