IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1029, 21 July 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

§ikuul Kim

MOTES Mrs. W. Brown, of Timaru, is a guest at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. C. Palmer Brown is; a Wanganui visitor to Auckland. Lady Myers is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. P. G. Clark, of Khandallah, and Mrs. Alison Clark, are visiting Auckland. Miss Noeline Worthy, of Auckland, has left on a visit to Kaeo, North Auckland Miss Grace Peek, who has been spending a holiday in Wellington, has returned to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Alison, of Waiheke, and Miss M. Pratt, of Dunedin, are at the Hotel Cargen. Dr. Kathleeli Abbott, who has been acting district medical officer at Levuka, Fiji, for some months, returned to Auckland by the Niagara last week. Miss Gwynne Holford, who has been the guest of her Excellency Lady Bledisloo at Government House, Wellington. left last week for a visit to Hawke’s Bay. She will be the guest of Mrs. Nairn, Hastings.

“Blues” are Presented at Bright Dance Successful Varsity Function MANY STUDENTS ATTEND A most enjoyable dance was held by the university students in the University Hall on Saturday evening in honour of those who had been awarded their '‘Blues” this ye#r. The supper room was arranged with bowls of golden wattle and vases of Iceland popples and jonquils. Mr. Keg. Morgan's Syncopatora played many popular dance numbers. during the evening Mr. A. K. Turner, chairman of the “Blues" Committee, who commented on the high standard of sport which had been attained throughout the college, presented the “Blues.” The women members who were awarded “Blues” were: Miss .1. Mclntosh, Miss E. Wann, Miss K. Lietz. Miss L. Koberton, Miss N. Whitelaw. Miss M. Graham. Miss N. Gallaher, Miss M..£*tehr, Miss M. Mawson, Miss J. Osborne. Miss It. Taylor. Among the committee members present were: Miss Una Platts, in lloral ninon: Miss Jean Mclntosh, delphinium blue crepe de chine and georgette; Mies Miri Stehr, lupin blue embroidered silk net: Miss Ruth Owen, ciel blue taffeta; Miss Nellie Gallaher, apple green georgette. Others present included:—Miss Dene Plummer, who wore a gown of citron green ring velvet with coatee to tone; Miss F- Bruce, black georgette with insets of almond green; Miss Mollie Fitzpatrick, who wore a frock of Chinese red ring velvet; Miss Joyce Minns, jade green lace; Miss L. Fraser, in saracen red georgette; Miss Jean Foreman, waterlily green georgette; Miss Pat Miller, primrose floral ninon; Miss Peter Bruce, black, georgette and silver sequined shawl; Miss Helen Gaze, frock of duchess blue silk net; Miss K. Fraser, apple green satin beaute; Miss Zena Garry, cameo pink georgette; Miss Molly Hutchings, pretty frock of blue sprigged taffeta and silver lace; Miss Y. Orbell, frock of white taffeta; Miss Joan Hankin, who wore a frock of capucine frilled taffeta; Miss Gladys Haywood, silver lame and cyclamen georgette; Miss F. Saunders, briarrose pink silk faille. Miss Pat Buddie, who wore a black lace coatee over her frock of cherry georgette: Miss Isabel Dare, lemon ring velvet and crepe de chine; Miss Olive Takle, primrose floral ninon; Miss Nagle, pastel pink satin beaute; Miss P. Aicken, peach blossom taffeta; Miss L. Reid, frock of handpainted ivory taffeta; Miss Sybil Beale, shell pink georgette and lace; Miss J Osborne, floral taffeta relieved with flame georgette; Miss Winnie Webster, apricot ring velvet and taffeta; Miss E. Reitz, apple green satin beaute frock; Miss Ruth Tavlor, black satin and tulle over cameo pink; Miss Raye Murphy, frock of primrose silk net; Miss Miller, frock of unrelieved black ring velvet; Miss Bourne, cameo pink georgette and black georgette hemline; Miss Freda Kenny, who was wearing floral georgette; Miss M. Graham, pastel blue lloral georgette; Miss Joan Fox, ceil blue taffeta, with net insets; Miss Doreen Kalaugher, jade green crepe de chine; Miss Val Canavan, white embossed chenille georgette; Miss Frank Saunders, phlox pink floral taffeta. Miss Leslie Roberton, whose gown was of moon mist blue georgette; Miss Gray, ciel blue georgette; Miss Sybil Davis, flame georgette; Miss Jean Sinclair, sea green chenille georgette; Miss Ford, naples blue satin; Miss I. Isdale, nil green taffeta; Miss B. Vaughan, lemon georgette, Miss B. Newmarch, tomato red georgette; Miss B. Chambers, blue floral taffeta; Miss D. Emery, black satin beaute; Miss M. Carter, ivory crepe de chine; Miss Nicholls, flame taffeta; Miss Dodd, daffodil yellow ring velvet; Miss Corner, blush rose pink georgette; Miss Leslie Mulgan, ankle-length frock of blue net; Miss D. Mulgan, liberty blue taffeta frock; Miss N. Bentley, sapphire blue ring velvet and georgette; Miss M Jenkin, frock of black ring velvet; Mi** Jean Gillies, apricot taffeta, with net insets; Mi.se I. Turner, firefly moire velvet. Miss Kathleen Kingon, frock of ivory georgette; Miss Clous ton (Wellington), ivory lace over cameo pink. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Monica, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Hill, of Whangarei, to Trevor Alfred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Reeves, Herne Bay. / * * * The engagement is announced of Nellie Leola Rouse, only daughter of Mrs. S. Weston, of Devonport, and the late Thomas Rouse, of Hukerenui, to Stanley Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. W. Thomson, of London, England. « *2 *• The engagement is announced of Constancy Tina, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Duncan, of Longview, Te Kawhai, to Cecil George, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson, of Oakleigh, Bruntwood, Waikato

LADY MYERS ENTERTAINS FOR HER EXCELLENCY WELLINGTON RECEPTION Her Excellency Lady Blcdisloe was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable afternoon reception given by Lady Myers at her home in Kelburn, Wellington. on Wednesday. Many official people were invited to meet her, including the wives of Cabinet Ministers, judges, heads of Government departments, and some of the leading lawyers’ wives as well. The house was charmingly decorated with flowers, many pots of hothouse primulas being much admired, as well as abutilons, bright autumn leaves and berries. One table was arranged witn shaded pj,nk primulas from Mrs Cobbo’s beautiful garden at Feilding. the other table being decorated with vivid viburnum berries. Log tires blazed in the reception rooms and contrasted cheertfy with the wintry atmosphere outdoors. Lady Myers was in palest blue lace over chiffon, with diamente trimming, and a shoulder spray of pink roses. Her Excellency was in deep red crepe do chine, her.hat being exactly to tone, and a handsome sable coat was also worn. Mrs. Bathurst, who accompanied her, wore black chiffon over white, and black hat. Airs. Cecil Day was in a red costume and hat and navy coat.

SYMONDSVILLE STUDIO j MISS SPENCER’S DANCE The Symondsvillo Studio was very \ prettily decorated with tlax, ferns and spring flowers, with softly shaded lights, on Saturday evening, when Miss Spencer held her weekly dance. Mr. Jack Ito we and his orchestra played many of the latest dance numbers. Among those present were: Mrs. iSpenccr, who wore a black beaded j frock with gold tissue coat; Mrs. Freiberg, black georgette with pointed hemline; Mrs. Pascoe, ankle-length mist blue lace and satin; Mrs. Fahey, flounced frock of strawberry pink chiffon velvet; Mrs. A. Parker, frock of shell pink satin and silver lace; Mrs. (J. Atwell, ivory lace frock over ivory’ georgette; Miss Spencer, jade green satin with apricot and gold cape; Mrs. Cummings, ankle length frock of black ring velvet finished with diamente; Miss Morgan, moonlight blue crepe de chine and lace; Miss V. Pascoe, lemon georgette with hem of lace; Miss Harrop, larkspur blue velvet bodice with skirt of georgette trimmed with diamente; Miss L>. King, pastel blue georgette; Miss Harrington, ankle-length duchess blue satin; Miss A. McDonald, picture frock of cherry organdie; Miss Vella, cornflower blue lace and georgette frock; Miss I. Vella, ankle-length apricot georgette; Miss A. Steel, peach pink lace over pink crepe de chine, with pink hip bow; Miss T. Thomans, cameo pink draped frock of georgette and satin; Miss Smith, black lace frock; Miss Koefoed. frock of black tulle over satin. Miss M. Hunter, in azure blue georgette and lace coatee; Miss A. Stewart, corsage of shell pink satin with skirt of georgette; Miss Dumper, primrose georgetto and lace; Miss Harrop, camellia pink georgette frock; Miss D. Hadfleld, frock of water lily green lace over satin, with deep hem of tulle; Miss K. King, black georgette and tulle; Miss Briarlay, cherry net frock with pointed hem; Miss G. Bennett, beaded frock of amber georgette; Miss P. Bates, carnation pink taffeta with deep liem of pink net trimmed with lace; Miss V. Bieleski, blush pink satin and tulle; Miss Bailey, sea green georgette trimmed with silver and green embossed chenille velvet; Miss Stokes, leaf green taffeta with gold lace; Miss M. Hutton, frock of shrimp pink taffeta, with hem of flounces of lace; Miss L,. Christie, lemon net frock over georgette; Miss T. Whitmore, frock of mauve georgette with tiny frills of deep mauve; Miss Herbert, peach pink satin frock; Miss X. Sanders, cherry red taffeta; Miss D. Harrison, frock of betty blue satin; Miss R. Buchanan, pink floral georgette and beige lace. DANCE PARTY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A bright and merry birthday party in honour of Mr. Len Wilson was held in Mile. Valeska’s studio, Ngapuhi Chambers, on Saturday evening. The studio was decorated with streamers, and tlie evening was spent in dancing. An exhibition dance was given by Miss Rhoda Murphy, and songs were given by Mr. Len Wilson and Mr. Cl. Tarr. Among those present were; Miss K McCarthy, flarrie georgette; Miss M. Arthur, blue net; Miss It. Murphy. cerise georgette; Miss McKenzie, white lace over white satin; Miss L. Edgar, red lace and georgette; Miss F. Stark, silver lame; Miss Gibson, silver lace; Miss D. Harcourt, eau de nil georgette; Miss M. Moffat, white georgette and silver lace; Mrs. O’Sullivan, red and gold; Mrs. G. Tarr, black moire; Mile. Valeska, beige lace LEAGUE OF MOTHERS ONEHUNGA BRANCH HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The Onehunga branch of the League of Mothers held its fourth annual meeting last Thursday in the Orphans’ Vail. Reports were read by the retiring secretary and treasurer, which showed that the branch had progressed during the past year, the roll number now standing at 130 members. The financial statement showed that matters were in a satisfactory state, and that the year closed with a credit balance of £ 1 4s Bd. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Jordan; secretary, Mrs. Potter; assistant secretary, Mrs. Dodds; treasurer, Mrs- Hunter; magazine secretary, Mrs. Wilkinson; convener of tea committee, Mrs. Pickering. At the conclusion of the business, the chair was taken by the new president, Mrs. Jordan, and a vote of appreciation passed to the retiring president, Mrs. Benfell. Mrs. Bissett sang two songs, accompanied by Mrs. Craig, and a paper on “Peace,” written by Dr. Mildred Staley, was then read by Mrs. Benfell. MANUREWA BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Mannrewa branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Manurewa Town Hall on Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. C. S. McCallum, president, presided over a large attendance of members and their friends. Dr. Hastings, of Auckland, gave a very interesting and instructive address, which was greatly appreciated by the large gathering.

PRIZE NIGHT Annual Dance Proves Most Enjoyable MANUKAU CRUISING CLUB In conjunction with the presentation of prizes won last season, the Manukau Cruising Club he d its annual dance in the Foresters’ Theatre, Onehunga, on Thursday evening. The Mayor of Onehunga, Mr. K. Morton, the club’s first president, distributed the numerous prizes and congi-atulated the club on its continued prosperity. "" Among those present wore: Mrs. c;. O. Guest, who wore hyacinth blue taffeta: Mrs. J. C. Sibbin, pale pink silken net; Mrs. H. H. Auger, junr., pink satin with tiered skirt; Mrs. 1.. Peterson, black crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Claydon, navy fieuri; Mrs. I*. J. Auger, flared duck-egg blue silk; Mrs. F. Claydon, navy crepe moire and old gold lace; Mrs. E. B. Webster, ivory satin and silver Inee; Mrs. INI. Laing, heliotrope crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. G. E. Allen, green georgette and silver trimmings; Mrs. T. K. Smith, bla<-k crepe de chine and silk lace; Mrs. B. Vickery, beige georgette; Mrs. F. Deverill, black georgette; Mrs. W. Wright, navy bengaline; Mrs. Pascoe, black ring velvet and gold trimmings; Mrs. Watkin, white stencilled georgette; Mrs. 11. Crewther, black satin and lace; Mrs. G. Kehn, ivory and apple green crepe de chine; Mrs. Hazleman, pink rayon; Mrs. W. Smith, black crepe de chine.

Aliss I. W Smith, wearing floral ring velvet;" Miss J. Butt, lavender satin beaute and silver lace: Miss I. Beamish, airforce blue crepe de chine; Aliss D Marbeck, daffodil georgette; Miss D. Wilkinson, pink beaded georgette; Miss E. Somervell, flame taffeta; Miss K. Hassall, mauve taffeta; Aliss X. Somervell, black taffeta and net: Aliss P. Yercoe, turquoise taffeta: Aliss G. Cox, apricot taffeta; Aliss E. Smith, lemon silk net; Miss .T. Fitness, lemon satin: Aliss V. Jensen, rose chiffon velvet and satin beaute. Aliss H. Hanson, in pale pink georgette; Miss E. Wilson, jade green georgette; ATiss A. Clarke, black velvet and satin; Aliss X. Barnes, green lace; Aliss L. Ogles, powder blue crepe de chine; Aliss AT. Wright, apricot velvet; Aliss P. A. Aliller, shell pink satin; Miss A. Garnham, turquoise blue taffeta and georgette: Aliss AI. Gibb, green satin; Aliss S. Gilbert, green crepe de chine: Miss L. Gibb, black panne velvet; Aliss A. Weaver, jade green crepe de chine; Miss T. X. Crystal, green taffeta and tulle; Aliss J. Anderson, mauve satin; ATiss G. Keeling, black georgette and gold lace; Aliss J. Sinclair, lemon taffeta and tulle: Aliss T. Church, pink taffeta and tulle; Aliss P. Roxburgh, red georgette; Mis§ V. Molam, green georgette; Aliss AI. Wyllfe, black panne velvet: Aliss J. Fleming, flame satin and tulle. MORRINSVILLE DANCE FUNDS FOR PLUNKET SOCIETY SUCCESSFUL EVENING A most successful dance in aid of the Plunket Society was held in the Masonic Hall, Morrinsville, on Wednesday evening. The music was supplied by Xpffke’s Orchestra. Among those present were: Airs. J. J. Seales, in a frock of rose beaded georgette; Mrs. L. Pole, black georgette ami embroidered chenille coat; Airs. C. A. Feat, salmon pink ninon; Mrs. A. I. Jones, turquoise blue georgette; Airs. I*. Petry. black ninon and chenille coat; Airs. E. Chlin, black georgette and shawl; Mrs. W. Colbeck, black taffeta; Mrs. R. G. Fawkner, black georgette and lace; Mrs. E. Crabtree, sea green georgette and black; Mrs. W. Harden, floral georgette; Mrs. E. Hutchings, gold lace and black silk: Mrs. Young, navy georgette; Mrs. I). 'J'. Davies, rose pink crepe de chine; Mrs. McPherson, navy georgette; Airs. Llngard, pale pink lace frock. Miss Fraser, who wore gold lame and black georgette; Miss R. Pickett, lemon georgette; Miss D. Cargill, green and black spangled frock: Miss Fielder, black georgette and lace; Aliss .T. Harvey, blush pink satin; Miss A. Seales, apricot taffeta frock; Miss V. Brayshaw, beige lace; Aliss .T. Billington, scarlet georgette; Miss P. Robison, black ring velvet; Miss V. Clark, shaded apricot, spotted net; Miss AI. Leesnn, rose Pink and lace cape; Aliss It. Billington. nine georgette; Aliss Rutland, black lace embroidered In colours; Aliss AI. Parlour, lavender georgette; Miss Colbeck, cyclamen taffeta; Miss Donny. white georgette and lace; Aliss D. Lowry, apricot embroidered georgette; Miss G. Young, rose pink velvet; Miss E. Hamnnd, blue satin beaute: Miss T. Hewitt, flame georgette with silver; Aliss Davidson, blue silk net. MORNING TEA AT TUDOR ROOM WELCOME TO PROVINCIAL HOCKEY TEAMS ATembers and officers of the teams taking part in the Auckland Provincial Cup Hockey Tourney were the guests of Messrs. ATilne and Choyce at morning tea in the Tudor Tea Rooms recently. The upper end of the. rooms set aside for the guests, was artistically decorated with shields bearing the names of the respective teams with the colours of each, hung in large loops, surmounted by loops of the local association’s colours, blue and white, and pairs of crossed hockey sticks. Irises. Iceland popies and golden johnquils decorated the tables. There were present members of all the teams (1G) as well as their chaperons and managers, the officers of the local Ladies’ Hockey Association: representatives of the Y.W.C.A.. Auckland Hockey Association, Auckland Hockey Referees’ Association. and Auckland Girls’ Athletic Association. Air. L C. Kent, president of the association welcomed the visitors and Air. Wykes of the Northern Wairoa Association replied on behalf of the visiting teams. ENJOYABLE DANCE MANUREWA CATHOLICS A very enjoyable dance, organised by the young people of the Manurewa Catholic Church, was held in the Manurewa Town Hall on Friday evening. An enjoyable programme of dance music was contributed by Alessrs. Neville Walker and Joe Donaldson. Among those present were: Airs. J. Muir (Alfriston), wearing a frock of black panne velvet, with trimmings of gold lace; Airs. Shadbolt, unrelieved frock of black velvet; Airs. AY. Ivimber, in patterned embossed georgette; Aliss Sylvan Pegler, lemon georgette and crepe de chine, with hem of scalloped lace; Aliss K. Jeffs, larkspur blue georgette, with handkerchief jointed skirt; Aliss Queen Ivimber, bricque ring velvet; Aliss AI. Bradley, frock of unrelieved black crepe de chine: ATiss E. Jeffs, carmine ring velvet; Aliss AI. Laver ty, sealing-wax red chiffon velvet; Aliss D. Butler, black georgette, relieved with -red shoulder posy; Aliss K Lowe, rainbow crepe de chine; Aliss H. Alaxwell. whose frock was of patterned crepe de chine: Aliss Colena Alaxwell, wild rose satin, with trimmings of gold lace; Aliss G. Maxwell, ivory crepe de chine, Aliss F. N. Farrar, rose du barri satin beaute prettily appliqued; Aliss M. Richards, pillar-box red crepe de chine; Miss Pearl Kimber, crocus-mauve ring velvet, with

trimmings of satin to tone; Aliss Iris Palmer, orchid pink satin crepe, with transparent hem; Aliss P. Robertson, salmon pink georgette and tulle'; Aliss Tira Houghton, two-toned brown georgette With diamente trimmings.

Dance and Prize Night Clevedon Tennis Club Celebrates ANNUAL FUNCTION Rainbow - coloured streamers, from which hung balloons, and a tennis net across the stage, effectively decorated the Clevedon Public Hall on Friday evening on the occasion of the annual dance and prize night "of the Clevedon Tennis Club. Visitors were present from a number of sister clubs and a delightfully gay evening was spent in dancing to the bright strains of Walker’s Orchestra. between the dances Mr. It. D. Ilardie, the president of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, presented the shield won by the B grade team in the Outer Suburban Tennis Associa tion’s competitions. Mr. A. L). Bell, president of the Clevedon Club, presented the trophies won by the members in the club competitions during the past season The successful competitors were: Men’s championship singles, Mr. C. Stephens: women’s championship singles, Miss Jean McCullough; men’s doubles Messrs. R. Stephens and Wells, women’s doubles. Misses Jean McCullough and J. Alexander; combined doubles for Mr. McCullough’s trophy, Mr. E. Dawe and Miss .T. Hyde. Among those present were: Mrs. A. 1). Bell, wearing a frock of black satin carreau and embossed georgette; Mrs. F. Stephens, forest green satin romaine; Mrs. E. It. Dawe, black georgette and lace: Mrs. Neeley, frock of bronze-gold satin beaute; Mrs. Bray, Epsom, black satin luxor and silver lace; Mrs. Eyre, frock of beaded georgette; Mrs. J. O'Hara, in vermilion red georgette; Mrs. M. Andrews (Auckland), frocked in black velour and lace; Mrs. IT. Bryant, pompadour ring velvet; Miss Z. Stephens’s ankle-length frock was of crin green taffeta; Miss Nancy Bray. (Auckland.), lemon satin marocain and silver lace; Miss M. E. Jlyde, blue georgette, with reliefs of silver; Miss Hilda Nicol, ankle-length frock of lime taffeta; Miss •T. Collhurst, ashes of roses carreau; Miss llow.ie, peach blossom moire panne velvet and crepe de chine: Miss J. Hollis, anklelength frock of ivory tulle. Miss M. McCullough, who was wearing primrose georgette; Miss P. Silk, lily of the valley crepe de chine and diamente trimmings: Miss H. J. Mainwaring, beige lace and satin; Miss It. Shaw, frock of Chinese jade lace; Miss K. Muir, orchid pink satin carreau, with overskirt of silk net; Miss I. Stephens, apricot crepe de chine, Miss Thelma Mullins, ankle-lei . frock of lemon taffeta; Miss F. Sprang oriental lame corsage, with skirt of chartreuse satin; Miss M. Dunn, flame frilled taffeta; Miss M. Gore, ivory crepe de chine, with trimmings of silver; M\ss • Coxhead, delphinium blue crepe de chine; .Miss Mary Munro, sea foam green satin relieved with pink; Miss P. Mackesy, frock cf cardinal silk net: Miss R. Smith, azui e blue georgette, with trimmings of silver

SOCIAL EVENING VISITING HOCKEY PLAYERS ENTERTAINED A very enjoyable social evening was held at the Y.W.C.A. social lounge recently to entertain the women hockey players participating in the Auckland Provincial Cup Tourney, held last week at Remuera. The evening was spent in games, competitions and musical items. The evening’s programme was in the hands of Mrs. Mason and Miss M. Fryer Itaisher. Misses D Eddowes, M. and H. Matthews, M. Farland. and E. Coleman, contributed the items.

BRIDGE PARTY TO BID FAREWELL TO HOLIDAYMAKERS MRS. J. FULLER IS HOSTE' On Saturday evening a most enjoyable progressive bridge evening was given by Mrs. Fuller at her home, “Geraldine,” King’s View Road, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Webster and Miss Anita Web oter, who are leaving shortly on an extended tour of America, England and the Continent. The rooms were artistically decorated with flame and yellow Iceland poppies. Mrs. Fuller received her guests wearing a gown of black ninon relieved with silver. Mrs. C. T. Webster had on a frock of peacock blue lace, with a bridge coat of embossed tinsel and fur Miss A. Webster was wearing a frock of primula embossed panne velvet. Among those present were: Mrs. Grubb, in moonlight blue georgette embroidered with irredescent sequins; Mrs. J. C. Webster, black spotted net over satin; Mrs. David Gold water flame georgette trimmed with fur; Mrs Large, black crepe de chine and satin; Mrs. Lachlan Wallace, gown of black embossed georgette; Mrs. Gavin Wallace black taffeta and lace; Mrs. Higham. black georgette relieved with petunia georgette; Mrs. Readdy, jade green floral t;« ff eta Mr.'S Gordon Eady. black lace and tulle; Mrs. White, frock of wine embossed georgette; Mrs. Schischka, black georgetto and floral ninon: Mrs. J. W. Baxter, gown of black embossed georgette relieved with silver; Miss B. White, black ninon and lace with touches of gold. ALBANY DANCE PLEASANT EVENING An enjoyable time was spent on Saturday evening at the Coronation Hall, Albany, where a successful dance was held. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers and the dance music was supplied by the Regal Orchestra, Among those present were: Mrs. W. Jack, in mist blue satin beauty and lame; Mrs. L. Hicks, purple satin, with posy to tone; Airs. L. Kelly, lupin blue crepe do chine; Airs. R. AlcKinstry. old gold taffeta period frock; Airs. A. Alorton, navy embossed georgette relieved with gold lace; Airs. T. Cowley, champagne crepe de chine; Airs. J. Bay, flared figured chiffon velvet; Airs. Claude Ingham, cyclamen georgette, with fringed skirt; Airs. Ross-Black, apple green charineuse; Airs. B. E. Barwell, flame satin; Aliss AI. Slocene, crimson silk and lace; Aliss V. Town, powder blue satin and tu]le relieved with diamente trimmings. Aliss C. Jack, emerald green georgette trimmed with silver lace; Aliss Russetta Ingham, scarlet taffeta relieved with silver lace; Aliss A. Thurlander, pink satin and lace; Aliss I. Johnson, betty blue hand-painted georgette; Aliss Sutcliffe, apricot satin beaute; Aliss I. Eyre, laven der georgette; Aliss V. Moody, black crepe de chine. Aliss Cecilia Bechor, whose frock was of lettuce green silk; Aliss Katherine Becher, rose silk; Aliss J. Alonro. primrose satin and silk net; Aliss P. Skulander, cream silk and lace frock; Aliss Reta Cooper, pink lace over satin; Miss D Aloss, lemon georgette and black lace; Aliss AI. Ross, white satin and georgette. Aliss G. Ross, rose pink silk; Miss J Dodd, blue taffeta, with silver lace; Atis» AI. Blackledge, black lace; Aliss MeritBowden, rose pink georgette; Miss J Dodd, blue taffeta and surer lace; Alis> IT. Bell (Rotorua), floral ninon; Miss At Thorburn, lemon georgette; Miss E Xevillet, briar rose pink lace; Aliss Rent Taylor, daffodil crepe de chine, with flared frilled skirt, and silver lame bodice. Miss Mac Hawken, floral ninon; Alias Hawken, rose crepe satin; Miss S. Jack, apricot flowered marwain; Miss K. McFarland, red satfn and gold lace; Aliss Iv Brunton, scarlet moire velvet; Miss AI Summers, shell pink taffeta and gold

At Dixieland Many Dancers Visit Popular Cabaret Mr. Harry Ncilson and the famous .Dixieland band played a delightful selection of dance tunes on Saturday evening when many dancers passed a very pleasant evening at the cabaret-by-the -sea. A party of British footballers visited Dixieland and spent an enjoyable two hours’ dancing at the popular cabaret. AMONG THE DANCERS Airs. Bartley wore an orchid pink georgette frock embroidered with crystal * M. Winter had on a flounced frock of larkspur blue moire. Mrs. C. Vennell’s pretty frock was of printempts green moire. Gold lame and frilled cream net was 'worn bv Mrs. Wrightson. . Airs. C. W Jamieson (Wellington), had chosen black ring velvet relieved with a dia/nente ornament. . _«_ v Airs. England's gown was of coral p.nk gown was of cyclamen georgette with beaded embroideries Mrs. J. Anderson was wearing a slimfitting frock of black panne velvet Mrs Albert Neville had on cloth of silver'and silver metal lace. Airs. Kensington was in royal blue chiffon with shoulder clasp of brilliants. Airs. Wilson had chosen a pretty frock of pale orchid pink satin beaute. Airs. Copley was in Chinese red georgette with brilliant buckle. Aliss Val Jackson was wearing a slimfitting gown of claret-coloured panne An ankle-length frock of ivory satin beaute was chosen by Aliss Rita Cornaga. Aliss Alison ITuie had on flowered chiffon evening ensemble. Aliss Helen Seabrook was in an un-even-length frock of apple green lace. Aliss Olga Reed’s smart frock was of canton jade chiffon with floating drapAliss Joan Hudson wore a black and silver metal lace gown. SEA FOAM GREEN AND SILVER Aliss Cherry Anderson was in sea foam green and silver metal cloth, with diamente relief. . „ Miss Cherry Bragarto’s slender frock was of black faille. Palest pink ninon, combined with gold metal lace, was chosen by Aliss Kathleen Alotion. , , . . Aliss Olive Chiplin was frocked in cherry red chiffon with diamente relief. Aliss Edna Gill wore a corsage spray of rosebuds on her black and pink flowered ninon frock. A pretty frock of larkspur blue ana lilac petailed taffeta was worn by Miss Audrey Alison. _ Aliss Audrey Hutchinson was gowned in floral chiffon. Aliss Leslie Waller wore a georgette frock of vivid poinsettia red. Aliss Molly Reeves had on a flounced frock of rose du barri georgette. Aliss Ina Wight wore an unevenlength frock of nymph green faille. Miss Colebrook was in coral pink velvet, with shoulder spray of blue flowers. Miss AlcLachlan’s gown of black ring velvet was relieved with a diamente clasp. Miss C. Weir had on a frock of nile green georgette and taffeta. Miss Crawshaw was wearing a frock of rose velvet and net. Miss Noel Stone was in a pretty flowered chiffon gown. Miss L. Rennick’s smart frock was of rose floral taffeta and black georgette. Alis 3 Alartin wore a graceful frock of patterned ninon. Aliss Pullham had on a green aud cherry figured frock. Aliss Smith was wearing a gown of peach pink georgette and fine silver lace. Miss C. Akroyd had on a period gown of black faille.

Aliss Prendergnst had chosen a lilac and black patterned chiffon frock. Aliss Wills had on a smart frock of cherry red moire.

Miss Armstrong's frock was of apricot georgette with uneven-length hem.

CLICK CLACK CABARET MANY DANCERS PRESENT ON SATURDAY ENJOYABLE EVENING Special lighting effects and gay decorations made the Click Clack- Cabaret very gay on Saturday evening. Excellent dance music was played by Mr. Norman Ganley and the Click Clack Internationals. The lounge was very prettily ar- * anged with bowls of mimosa and deep yellow jonquils. Among those present were: Mrs. G. Johnston was wearing a frock of primrose taffeta. Mrs. J. Berry was gowned in ivory lace with an oriental wrap. Mrs. G. Mann wore a frock of unrelieved black georgette. Miss Jackson’s ankle-length frock was of deep red satin beaute. Miss E. Haig was wearing cherry red georgette. Miss Mavis Bevan wore a gown of bronze georgette. Aliss Alice Hurst chose a frock of firefly lace over satin. Miss Joyce Frost’s gown was of floral taffeta with a silver lame coatee. Miss P. Walker had chosen & frock of black beaded georgette. Aliss O. Ferae wore a gown of ivory georgette. Miss V. Gregg was frocked in shaded blue georgette. For her dance frock Atiss M. Browne ; chose shrimp pink taffeta. Aliss Sheehan had chosen a frock of black ninon. Aliss C. Turner was wearing a frock of J shell pink crepe de chine. Aliss Mary Bray was wearing gold lace i over lettuce green georgette. Aliss Odium had on a parchment satin j beaute frock. Miss Alclntosh's gown was of floral . Aliss Molly Moore had no flame coloured ! satin. Aliss J. Black was gowned in floral taffeta. Miss Eileen Walker was wearing a dance frock of powder blue taffeta. Alis V. Taylor chose a frock of black ring velvet. Aliss J. Harris was gowned in apple green embossed georgette. Aliss E. Jay was .in unrelieved black georgette and tulle. Miss B. Elcher had on a pretty frock of deep rose georgette. Y.W.C.A. ACTIVITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS At tho monthly meeting of the board t of directors, presided over by Mrs. J. t A. Bradstreet, the delegates to the meeting of the National Board, recently held in Wellington, gave their reports. The main lines of development there decided upon were an extension of boy-and-girl activities, cooperation with the Y.M.C-A-. and the institution of a training course for j secretaries and others. It had been also, to invite ! Miss Jean Stevenson (formerly general secretary of Auckland Y.W.C.A., and now in Melbourne) to accept the post of national travelling secretary for New Zealand from the beginning of 1931. Arrangements for the approaching annual meeting on July 28 of the local Y.W.C.A. were finalised, this being also tho occasion of a farewell to Yuki Kimura San. The president made feeling reference to the retirement of Mrs. J. C. Dickinson. Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. J. W. Wiseman and Mrs- Todd-Smith from the board. Department reports advised a satisfactory progress throughout the association. An invitation was issued to the gymnasium demonstration arranged for July 24. The holiday house has been visited by members of the Men’s Advisory Committee and praise expresesd for the humane work it was doing in the care of convalescent women and girls. Later a special meeting of the board received and approved annual reports in all departments and passed the estimate of receipts and expenditure for the ensuing year.