IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1042, 5 August 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NO'I'ES

Miss’ll. Evans, of New Plymouth, is at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. G. M. Walker has taken up Her residence at Courtville. Mrs. S. Harrow, of Rotorua, is a suest at the Central Hotel. * * * Miss B. Murray has returned to Whangarei from a visit to Auckland. * * * Miss Joan Robertson, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs: F. Vickery, Hamilton. * * * Mrs. Weir, of Onerahi, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to her home. * * * Mrs. T. H. Wilson, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to her home in Portland. Hr. and Mrs. W. Menzies. of Denniston, are on a visit to Auckland and are staying at Arundel. Mrs. Andrew M. Paterson, of Rcrnu* era Road, returned by the Tofua yesterday from a visit to the Islands. * * Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Stead, of Christchurch. and Mr. and Mrs. W. Higgins, of Waikanae. are at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mrs. E. Vogel and Miss F. Macdonald, of Wellington, returned yesterday by the Tofua from a visit to the Islands. Mrs. R. Browning, of Wellington, Mrs. 11. Baxter, of Christchurch, and Mrs. A. Martini, of Germany, are staying at the Hotel Cargen.— * * • Miss Joan Xorthcroft, of Auckland, has returned home from a visit to Mrs. A. Upton, Waimai. She was accompanied by Miss Ethel Upton. Mrs. F- H. Allen, of Sumner, Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. W. Everex, Beaconsfield Street. Grey Lynn, left by the Maunganui for a visit to Sydney. BIBLE CLASS DANCE PROVES VERY ENJOYABLE BRIGHT DECORATIONS' A very successful dance was held in the St. Mathew’s Hall last Saturdayevening under the auspices of the combined Bible ClassesThe hall was attractively decorated with a canopy of multi-coloured streamers intermingled with shaded lights. Noel Johnston’s Whoopee Boys provided excellent dance music. Among those present were: Miss D. Lockwood, in lemon satin; Miss W. Lockwood, lemon moire silk; Miss- C._ Thornton, floral satin; Miss M. Thornton, apricot crepe de chine; Miss K. Boyle, jade and rose chenille; Miss G. Henderson (Palmerston North), cherfy ring velvet; Miss 13. Bell, ecru lace over pink georgette; Miss E. McGowan, black panne velvet; Miss T. Stewart, shellpink crepe de chine; Miss E. Morten, pink georgette; Miss F. Foley, black velvet; Miss L. Elder, beige lace with posy to * match; Miss Jamison, black georgette and gold lace; Miss T. Maish, black crepe de chine; Miss H. Bundle, embroidered tulle; Miss Mona Sandall, midnight blue crepe de chine; Miss Madge Cooper lemon satin; Miss Thurla McKandry, floral satin; Miss P. Fountain, apricot georgette and lace; MissM. Sharpe, black crepe de chine; Miss P. Drew, white ninon and lace; Miss C. Davies, shell-pink ninon and gold lace; Miss E. Rodgers, Ivory satin: Miss A. Willetts, rose and silver shot taffeta; Miss C. Pedley, crepe satin; Miss P. Garrod, delphinium blue satin beaute; Miss D. Garratt, salmon pink georgette: Miss Ij. Garratt, green satin and tulle; Miss Smith, coffee lace; Miss M. Armour, powder-hlue georgette and silver lace: Miss J. Willoughby, jade crepe de chine: Miss L. WiHoughby, old rose crepe de chine; Miss A. Hodgeman, blue silk. | M iss Va-la Cross, * wearing apricot crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss J. Littlejohn, pink velvet: Miss M. Brown, flame taffeta: Miss P. Hanlon, mauve lame and lace; Miss Boatswain, lemon georgette: Miss M. Ryan, pink georgette; Mias D. Bunt, powder-blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Carr, apple-green satin; Miss G. Urwin, blue corded silk; Miss, M. Urwin, pale green moire; Miss Blincow. green satin; Miss Rita Hill, lime green satin; Miss J. Forder, white georgette: Miss L. Pragg, cream beaded lace; Miss R. Godfrey, blue crepe de chine, trimmed with roses; Miss M. Craig, daffodil georgette; Miss Hill, lemon lace; Miss L. Well, turquoise taffeta; Miss D. Gerrard, blue printed ninon; Miss L. McIntosh, floral net over silver: Mrs. M. Scott, blue georgette: Miss IV Thompson, green crepe de chine; Mrs. M. ‘Wallace. ivory net over green satin; Miss .T. Smithers, black taffeta; Miss I. Henderson, , lemon georgette; Miss C. Willoughby, pink satin; Miss J. Chatwin. mauve crepe de chine; Missy 1 D. Matthews, blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Norton, pink georgette; Miss D. GrantCowen, pink taffeta; Miss H. Goode, green lame and taffeta; Miss A. Wills, pink crepe de ( chine. VENTURA CLUB ENJOYABLE WEEKLY DANCE On Saturday evening the Ventura Club held a most enjoyable dance in St. Sepulchre’s Hall. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers and shaded lights. Among those present were: Miss H. Lang, who wore blush pink chenille; Miss Ruby Myocevich, pink satin and lace; Miss Edna Rule, black taffeta and lace; Miss'”*Joan Gosling,’ parchment chiffon velvet; Miss Alma Norris, green frilled georgette and satin; Miss Dor*is Heatley, blue taffeta and silver lace; Miss. R. Judd, ankle-length green georgette: Miss Iris Watson, salmon pink taffeta and lace; Miss O. Watson, sea green, anklelength satin beaute; Miss M. Maden, white georgette and diamente; Miss E. Bregmen, apple green crepe de chine; Miss L. Boughton, sky blue georgette and gold lace. Miss Norma Scott, in pink chenille and tulle; Miss E. Hanlen. blpe satin; Miss Gwen Brown, pale blue taffeta; Miss Flo Norris, blue satin and georgette; Miss Gwen Tonkin, sea-green taffeta; Miss Hazel Panther, gold lace over green silk; Miss Linda Ransey, fawn lace over rose crepe de chine; Miss Rita Dittmer, silver lace over mauve georgette; Miss Hath Fergus, ankle-length frock of applegreen georgette; Miss Mina Pirrvis, anklelength floral ninon: Miss N. Mearns, green georgette and taffeta; Miss Wyn Finlow, green satin. t FAREWELL TO LEADER PRESENTATION AT PAPATOETOE Mr. Frank Knight, who has beer, leader of the Young Men’s Bible Class of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Papatoetoe, for the past nine years, was the guest of honour of the combined classes, at a social evening on Friday. In the absence of the ReV. T. FI. Roseveare, Mrs. Thompson, leader of the Young Women’s Bible Class, presided, and presented Mr. Knight iwith a handsomely-bound set of books.

“PIPES OF PAN” MR. ALFRED EADY OUTLINES EVOLUTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS LECTURE AT LYCEUM CLUB At the open musical evening of the Lyceum Club held yesterday, Mr. Alfred Eady gave a most interesting lecture upon the evolution of musical instruments from the „ ‘ Pipes of Pan” to those of the present day. Mrs. W. H. Parkcs, the president of the club, presided. Mr. Eady went lar back into history, turning to both the Eastern and ‘Western countries in tracing the origin and development of musical instruments. Ho dealt with all forms of these and was assisted in his lecture by lantern slides shown by Mr. Turner, which showed various types of instuments of all ages. A musical illustration played on various instruments was given* by Mi*. A. Donald. A Man had worked and planned with infinite patience for many centuries, to find musical expression tier his soul and from very humble beginnings bad evolved such triumphant expressions as our modern gfand piano, the great organs in famous cathedrals, and a wonderful variety of instruments, including the latest achievement of all, the theremin, the invention of a Russian. Mr. Eady concluded his lecture by saying that the history of music was the history of mankind. A vex*y, much appreciated item was given by Miss Eva Hood and Mrs. Ludbrook, who played “Variations Symphoniques,” by Cesar Franck for two pianos. » CHARITY CLUB DANCE I “A NIGHT IN HOLLAND” ELABORATE DECORATIVE SCHEME The “Night in Holland” organised by the Auckland Retail Shop . Assistants’ Charity Club in the Scots Hall yesterday must surely , have been one of the most successful evenings ever held by this energetic club. The decorations had been carried out on a most elaborate scale, the hall being transformed into .a typical Dutch scent*. Quaint Dutch figures were depicted on the large orange shades covering the electroliers and striking posters of Dutch children fishing and playing on s tho canal banks were bung uound the walls. On tlu* stage, which was lined with paper tulips, each screening an electric light, were large windmills. Slowly revolving windmills were placed at each end of tho gallery and added a most realistic touch to the picturesque scene. A programme of splendid dance tunes, including a popular syncopated version of “Little Mr. Baggy Breeches,” was dispensed by the Versatile Pirates’ Orchestra, the members of which were dressed in Dutch costumes. i The most becoming of Xautch costumes were worn by members of the committee, which included Miss Purcell, Miss Steinmetz, Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. E. Burgess. Miss Christie. Miss Littlejohn, Miss Edgecumbe, Miss Cunningham and Miss Goodwin. ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY SIR WALTER SCOTT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED Tho Kir Walter Scott anniversary* was observed by the St. Andrew’s Society at ti social and dance held in the concert chamber of the Town Jlall on Saturday evening:. The president, Mr. J. Howie, presided. Highland games at Banrf, the Canadian pleasure resort, were shown in an interesting film, which also included some magnificent scenery. Songs were sung by Misses Laird and Dossier, Master J. Stewart gave a number of violin solos and elocutionary items were contributed by Miss D. Mfsser and Mr. J. I). Swan. Dancing followed. WILLING WORKERS ANNUAL MEETING OF ONEHUNGA BRANCH OF HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Mrs. A. D. Campbell, Mayoress of Auckland, presided over the annual meeting of the Onehunga branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary, held in the Borough Council Charhbers, Onehunga, yesterday afternoon. The annual report submitted by the secretary, Mrs. J. Chapman, recorded that during the past year, several articles of furnitlire, including two special chairs, six easy chairs and 12 Morris chairs, had been purchased and presented to the hospital board for the use of the inmates of the Epsom Infirmary. Considerable improvements had also been effected in the radio installation at the infirmary. Th® whole system had been rewired to enable further extentions to be made, with the object jot ultimately providing each bed with a set of earphones. During the sutnmer months the branch had organised several motor drives for the and the report expressed the .committee’s warm appreciation of the co-operatiort of Onehunga residents in placing their cars at its disposal. A warm tribute is paid to the zeal shown by all members of the sub-committee, whose cordial assistance had resulted in the pronounced success of the year’s work. The receipts for the year amounted to £l7l 18s lOd, and the expenses to £6O 11s sd, leaving a credit balance of £lll 11s sd. Eight new members were elected. It was decided to arrange for the next Christmas treat to the inmates on December 7. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: —President, Mrs. T. J. G. Neill; secretary, Mrs. J. Chapman; treasurer, Mrs. H. S. Patterson; finance committee, Mrs. R. Buchanan, Mrs. J. Park, Mrs. J. Robins, Mrs. A. G. Houldsworth, and Mrs. T. J. Wathew; convenors of sub-committees —library, Mrs. L. Gatland; visiting, Mrs. W. J. Jordan; sewing, Mrs. J. Straw; entertainment, Mrs. Hugh Murdoch.

“400” Cabaret

BRITISH FOOTBALLERS ! ARE GUESTS OF HONOUR AT HAMILTON DANCE

I MANY VISITORS ATTEND The “400” Cabaret held on Sati urday evening in the Alexandra Hall, Hamilton, was most successi ful. | Conventionally patterned decorations gave an attractive South Sea Island effect to the hall, and good music was played by the Rio Dance Orchestra. The hostesses were Mrs. H. C. Ross, whoso gown was of black lace and rose satin; Mrs. C. H. Holloway, in a black embroidered taffeta gown; and Mrs. A. English, wlio was wearing a frock of black lace and georgette. The British footballers were the guests of honqiir. Among those present were: Mrs. J. Clachan, wearing a parchment tinted frock of guipure lace; Mrs. J. Ritchie (Waitetuna), in black lace; Mrs. D. Casey (Cambridge), frock of briar .rose georgette; Mrs. L. Tompkins, flounced frock of deep coral pink; Mrs. C. Blundell (Te Awamutu), flowered azure blue taffeta; Mrs. Shakesliaft, ivory lace; Mrs. Colin Taylor, black lace; Mrs. T Brett (Auckland) wearing mossgreen ring velvet; Mrs. R. McCrystall (Auckland), black chiffon velvet; Mrs. G Brown, black lace; Mrs. G. Hampton, ivory embossed georgette; Mrs. G. Bartlett (Auckland), primrose lac*e; Mrs. P. Johnson, willow green georgette; Mrs. M. Kady (Auckland), nile green taffeta; Miss A. Hewitt (Cambridge), cyclamen georgette; Miss Alison Bell, peach flow-ered-s taffeta; Miss M. Batty (Tirau), primrose georgette. Miss J. Gilfillan, whose dain*v frock was of white georgette; Miss C. Chitty, black taffeta; Miss N. McCulloch (Auckland), frock of shell pink lace; Miss T. Monckton, black georgette; Miss K. Oliver, wearing leaf-green georgette; Miss B. Manning, whose attractive frock was of deep rose georgette and'lace; Miss M. Gillies, wearing a charming frock of ivory georgette edged with diamente. Miss J. Robbins, aerial blue ankle-length frock of georgette; Miss M. Mears, ivory georgette with lace-edged frills; Miss P. Hooper, powder blue georgette; Miss M. Tombs, lime green moire; Miss B. Vickery, phlox pink georgette; Miss J. Robertson (Auckland), hyacinth blue taffeta; Miss B. McNaughton (Alorrinsville), wearing leaf-green georgette; Miss N. Jackson, a picture frock of plstache green organdie; Miss M. Innes, green metal lame; Miss C. Vautier, scarlet satin; Miss A. Bourke, daffodil georgette. Miss Gaspard, in flowered taffeta; Miss C. Bond (Auckland), green floral georgette; Miss M. Clayton-Greene, black taffeta; Miss L. Hume,vrose flowered taffeta; Miss E. Gane (Auckland), wearing black lace; .Miss M. Moody, black net frock; Miss M. Ross, flowered chiffon; Miss D. Wilson (Auckland), powder blue flowered chiffon; Miss D. Tills (Auckland) shrimp pink georgette; Miss X. Bond (Auckland) leaf green chiffon; Miss l>. Clegg, shell pink chiffon velvet; Miss D. Sweeney, leaf-green taffeta; Miss J. King, cherry georgette; .Miss M. bold, primrose chiffon; Miss F. Lightbournc, moss green organdie; Miss J. Templar, rust brown georgette; Miss M. Tiarks (Auckland), black lace. Miss N. Stuart, who wore mimosa yellow tulle; Miss M. Grace, rose shot taffeta; Miss V. Jackson (Auckland), deep amethyst lace; Miss P. Tait, ivory georgette; Miss P. Olapham, lime yellow moire; Miss AI. Chesterman, briar rose georgette; Miss J. Alorrison, ivory georgette; Miss A. Coventry, deep pink chitton velvet; Miss C. Clayton Greene, briar ring S vei*vetf^ elSOn < C “ U “ PUKEKOHE DANCE GAY COSTUME EVENING on Thursday evening a most suc--esstul old-tirne and modern plain and i,.ncy dress dance was held in tho I’ukekoho Last liall. Music was played by Mrs. Keane. iNiessrs. Melhuislt, Docd and L. Ci. Middlemiss. „H e . Prize-winners were:—Most oiiffhia . women, Mrs. M. il. Johnston, us a Christmas Tree; most comical women. Miss J, Bowman, as ’Arriett; ’?? st T Miss JM. Dickson and Miss M. Johnston, as Spring Chickens; best couple. Miss A. Beagley and Miss it. Beagley as Grandpa and Grandma: ™°/\t original, men. Mr. F. £ o x as V rusoe; most comical, men, 9 ui " n ’ aa a Spanish Serenades J- nose in fancy dress included: TimY' S ‘MrJ {V Johpson, as a Christmas Mrs 'w 1 / I nt V l ?’ Highland Lass; l*T, e^ ton ;v Turkish Woman; Mrs! w IV A? k ’ Muscovy Duck; Airs. .1 • Morgan, Jho Petrol Tax: Mrs a.-_ Rl U v r nnn Vhi !® Muscovy Duck; Mrs.* W. Reynolds, Balloon Seller; Mrs. C. Rouer Superstition; Mrs. T. Halter, Night; Mrs’ G. 1 arvin, Shepherdess; Mrs. E j Adams Gipsy; Mrs. Hall, Pierrette. Miss M. Dickson, as a Spring Chicken; Miss Jean Ingram, a Senorita; Miss J Bowman, ’Arriett; Miss A. Beagle v! Grandpa; Miss C. Benjamin, Pierrette; M?®?. -Black and White Whisky; Miss Betty Henderson. Grecian Dancer; Miss N. Carter, Grey and Menzies’ Cordials; Miss Mary Sharp (Gordonton), Christmas Cracker; Miss A. Johnston, Pierrette; Miss Thelma Townsend, Egyptian Night; Alfc.y Nell Holmes, Gipsy; Miss. Mavis Johnston, Spring Chicken; Miss R. Bcagley, Grandma. Others present were;— Mrs. Lewis Morgan, in saxe blue velvet relieved with lace; Mrs. Duncan, silk lace over cameo pink satin; Mrs. E. Kemp, pink rayon silk; Mrs. S. Fitness, rayon silk over moonlight blue satin; Mrs, Waller, sea green crepe de chine; Mrs. G. R. Allen, pink taffeta with lace overskirt; Mrs* J. Hansen, black georgette; Mrs. I*. Chalmers, electric blue georgette; Mrs. R. McMillan, red chenille velvet relieved with cream lace; Mrs. G. Adamson, white georgette and lace; Mrs. R. Adamson, biscuit crepe de chine; Mrs. Henderson, black crepe de chine;- Mrs. T. H. Horne, black georgette with gold lace; Mrs. W. Morgan, floral crepe de chine: Airs. W. J. Young, ivory satin beaute; Airs. Alorse, cream crepe de chine; Mrs. A. C. Srtedden, powder blue crepe de chine; ATrs. J. Reynolds, black georgette; Airs. F. Gurney, ciel blue taffeta with corsage of silver lame; Mrs. T. Alorgan, silk lace over pink crepe de fX V. Arillen, wearing pale pink crepe de chine; Aliss Aladge Gibson, pink crepe de chine; Miss Olga Gibson, blue crepe de chine; Aliss AT. Reeve, green satin and lime georgette; Aliss Alma Gurney, lemon crepe de chine; ATiss Sproul, shell pink crepe de chine; Miss J. McLean. black and gold velvet; ATiss L. Hansen, pale pink crepe de chine; Miss Jessie Hansen, rose pink rayon silk; Aliss L. Taylor, black crepe de chine; Miss Grace Smith, vieux rose lace over georgette; Aliss M. Smith, pink lame with a flared skirt; Aliss Eva Alorgan, apricot crepe de chine; Aliss E. Reynolds, sprigged taffeta; Aliss M. Reynolds, shell pink georgette with a silver lace yoke: Aliss G. Wise, primrose georgette; ATiss D. Roberts, floral pink crepe de chine; Atiss T. Dawson, black orene de chine with a lace corsage; Aliss D. Hayward, pink taffeta; Aliss Eva Clews, coral oink taffeta and georgette: Aliss Eileen Reynolds, powder blue lace over shot taffeta: ATiss AT. Foote, daffodil yellow beaded georgette: ATiss AT. Moore, green crepe de chine; ATiss Edna Daysh. sky blue satin; ATiss R. Steele, green rayon silk; ATiss P. Kemp, mauve net over satin; Aliss AT. Alartick. pink crepe de chine. PLEASANT TEA DANCE MISS KATHLEEN O’CONNOR ENTERTAINS PUPILS A very successful tea dance was held at the Civic Winter Garden on Saturday, when Miss Kathleen O’Connor was hostess to her many pupils and friends. A striking exhibition of the latest ballroom dances was demonstrated by Aliss Kathleen O’Connor and Mr. W. E. Priestley, of the Margaret O’Connor

| IVORY MOIRE VELVET BRIDE CARRIES SHEAF OF CHRISTMAS LILIES PARDINGTON—BASTER The wedding was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, on Saturday, of Addio Lillian, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. T. Baster, of Bucklands Beach (late of Ponfeonby), to George - Edward, youngest son of Air. and Airs W. Pardington, of Ponsonby. The Rev. Father O’Docherty officiated and the wedding march wa* played by Alias Kathleen O’Leary, an* l Aliss Jenkins sang the solo “Avo Maria.” The brido entered the church on the arm of her father, and wore a frock of ivory moire velvet, made on straight lines, with ankle-length skirt and long j tight-fitting sleeves. Her veil was of Brussels net and she carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. Miss Ola Baster, sister of the bride and Aliss Kathleen Conway were bridesmaids. Their frocks were fashioned alike in red chiffon velvet, with medici collars and ankle-length skirts They wore juliet caps of white pearls and carried bouquets of red and white flowers. Air. Vic. Foster was best man, and Air. Harry Aloran groomsman The reception was held at Penrith Tea Rooms, where Airs. T. Baster received her guests wearing a frock of black chiffon velvet trimmed \yith floral embossed lame and a skunk fur stole. A smart spring hat was worn to tone and she carried a bouquet at autumn-tinted flowers. . Mrs. W. Pardington wore an ensemble of navy blue satin beauto and navy hat to tone. Her bouquet was of violets. SHORE BRIDE HAS LOVELY VEIL OF LIMERICK LACE MAIDS IN SAPPHIRE BLUE BISS—FINCH The marriage was celebrated on Saturday afternoon at St. Paul’s Church, Devonport, *of Muriel Genevieve, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Finch, of Stanley Point, Devonport, and John Frederick, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Biss, of London. Tho Rev. Mr. Hoskin performed tin* 1 ceremony, assisted by Air. Cecil Bog--1 gis, cousin of the bride. Tho church was prettily decorated with arum lilies and mimosa. Given away by her father, the bride wore a long-sleeved, ankle-length frock of cream embossed georgette over palo pink satin, with inset godets of silver lame and finished with a spray of orange blossoms on one hip. Her veil of old limerick lace was arranged on her head with a spray of orange blossoms and caught under the chin with si s r ribbons. She carried a shower bouquet of daphne, lilies and palo pink sweet peas. Two bridesmaids attended. Miss Rosa Krlbeck, cousin, and Miss Eileen Finch, sister of the bride, frocked alike in sapphire_ blue satin beaute with hats of lemon felt turned back from the faco and swathed with lemon velvet. They carried bouquets to tone. Tho duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Victor Bull. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's paients, where Airs. Finch received the guests wearing a frock of flora 1 crepe de chine with a black picture hat. Her bouquet was of violets. Airs. Cotton, tho bride’s grandmother, wore a frock of floral satin beaute with a black crinoline hat. To travel in the bride wore a brown tweed ensemble suit with fox furs and a hat to tone. OPOTIKI WEDDING BRIDE WEARS BLUE McDonnell—birch Tho marriage of Elina Fredrika, only daughter of Mrs. Karl Birch, Opotiki to John, youngest son of All*, and Mrs. J- AlcDonnell, of Wainwa, was celebrated at St. Alary’s Church, Opotiki,. this week. * The Rev. Father Smiers performed tho ceremony. Tho bride*, who was given away by Mr. H. Talbot, of Paerata Ridge, wore a charming gown of pale blue crepe satin. Pier beautiful veil was arranged on the head with orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of daphne and spring flowers. Aliss Doreen Patterson was bridesmaid, wearing a frock of mauve crepe de chine with a mauve juliet cap, and she carried a bouquet of daphne and spring flowers. Air. Albert Keller carried out the duties of best man. A reception was held later at the Farmers’ Social Rooms. BRIDE-TO-BE IS GUEST AT AFTERNOON PARTY A most enjoyable time was spent at tho Parish Hall, Opotiki, on Thursday afternoon, when the many friends of Aliss H. Slialfoon, who is shortly to be married, assembled to wish her every happiness. The tables were beautifully decorated with golden wattle and blue irises. A delightful programme had been arranged, items being given by ATrs. C. Hambly, Aliss B. Kelly, Miss Letty Parkinson, All*. S. Pearse. During the afternoon Airs. Alerry, on behalf of those present, presented Aliss Shalfoon with a beautiful crystal bowl, and little Trixie Reid presented the guest of honour with a dainty bouquet. The afternoon was Lirouglit to a, close with the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and “Auld Lang Syne.” ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Leah, youngest daughter of Air. and Airs. J. T-t Munro, Alarsden Point, to Murray, second son of the late Air. and Airs. George Boggs, of Greenmadows, Napier. An engagement is announced between Bella, youngest daughter of Mr. and Airs. B. AlcNaughton, of ATorrins*ville, and Cecil, only son of Air. and ATrs. D. V. Bryant, of Te Rapa.

SOCIAL AFTERNOON GUIDES AND BROWNIES AT PAPATOETOE St. John’s Presbyterian Church Hall was prettily decorated with Iceland poppies and ferns, on Saturday afternoon, when the women’s committee of the Papatoetoe Girl . Guides and Brownies entertained the parents and friends of the members. Tho Countess of Orford and Lady Ann Walpole attended and were met on their arrival by Mrs. T. H. C. Partrfflge, president of the Papatoetoe companies. A guard of honour was formed by the local companies, in charge of Captain D. De’Ath and Brown Owl J. Knight. Jean Littler, the youngest guide presented the Countess with a dainty posy of violets and she was supported by Mavis Carr, the youngest brownie of the pack. ' The Countess thanked the large gathering lor their hearty reception and promised to help the committee in any possible way in its good work. Miss Seth-Smith, District Commissioner of the Girl Guides, gave a very interesting short address on the work and aims of the girl guide movement. During the afternoon a very enjoyable programme of musical Items was contributed by Mesdames Jellard. Hogday, Partridge and Miss V. Harrison, vocal soles: Miss Leah Roseveare, Margaret McFarland and Rita Grintor, elocutionary items; and Miss D. Hughson, violin solo. CONCERT FOR CHURCH FUNDS TAKAPUNA METHODISTS An excellent concert was presented recently by tho women of the. Takapuna Methodist Church, In the Gaiety Theatre, Taka puna. Enjoyable instrumental items were contributed by the Misses Moore, solos by Miss R. Scott and Miss R. McCullay, elocutionary items by Misses D. Messer and N. Scott. Mrs. E. Wiseman gave a Coster song, which received an enthusiastic encore. The members of the Senior Young Women s Bible Class caused much merriment with their original item, "The Ford Car,” and the performance ot tho "Orchestra” met with much amusement. Another novel feature was the singing of the "Melody Girls.” A party of Maori College girls gave an interesting display of pois. At the conclusion of the concert Mr. Matthews, one of the judges, announced the resuts of the two concerts, stating that the women of the church . ~s ? l ned more points than the men at their recent concert. The final concert of this competitive series will be held on August 14 and will be given jointly by the women and the men.

WAIKATO NOTES AERO CLUB BALL. Tho Aero Club in Te Awamutu held its first annual ball on Wednesday evening. The ballroom and supper-rooms were delightfully decorated, the club’s colours —red, light blue, and white — being used effectively. The Te Awamutu orchestra supplied excellent niusic. Among those present were: Mrs. C. G. Downes, Mrs. J. Oliphant, Mrs. L. G. Armstrong, Mrs. .T. F. Brooks. Mrs. E. Bryan. Mrs. J. S. Ashmore, Mrs. A. J Tailby, Mrs. W. Boys. Mrs. S. Hanna. Mrs. Craig, Mrs. McClymont. Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. D. Brown. Mrs. X. Lockyer. Mrs. C. Blundell, Mrs. McLeod, Mrs' S. Bayley, Mrs. F. Walters. Mrs. A F. Brewer. Mrs. D. Brown. Mrs. K. Iliskens. Miss H. Civil, Miss M. Storey, Miss I>. Polls. Miss Paterson. Miss M. Spimev. Miss G. Bell. Miss A. Mackv, Miss H. Macky, Miss D Gibson. Miss G. Clark, Miss G. Harford. Miss D. Boys. Miss E. Boys, Miss E. Irwin. Miss E. Bowden. Miss A. Woods, Miss J. Spence Miss G. Rs’burn. -Miss I. O'Connor. Miss Coombs (Hamilton). Miss K. Martin. Miss Oliver. Miss Christian. Miss J. Burton. Miss K. Macky. Miss M. Morton. Miss M. Cocks. Miss P. McCarroll, Miss Walton. Miss Tapp (Oliaupo). Miss Fraser. Miss Hutchinson, Miss Q. Turuwald. Miss I. Shaw. Miss E. Shaw, Miss M. Collison. Miss Glasson. Miss H. Rennie. Miss A. Montefiore. Miss M. Craig. Miss E. Jones. Miss E. Karl. Miss R. Bell, Miss H. Garvey, j Miss E. Kelly. Miss X. Brown. Miss C. , Garvey, Miss V. Holt. Miss B. Holt. Miss Fraser. Miss Hutchinson. * * * FRAXKTOX FOOTBALL CLUB DAXCE. Tho annual dance of the Frawkton Football Club was held in the Alexandra Hall, Hamilton. Very gay streamers of club colours, with lights and ferns, transformed the hall, which was crowded with dancers. Many members of the visiting British team were present, and were welcomed by the club president, Mr. T. Tyne, and his Worship the Mayor. Mr. J. It. Fow. The Reo Dance Orchestra played splendid music. Tho hostesses were: Mrs. T. Tyne, whose gown was of black lace and georgette, and Mrs. C. Parlane. also wearing black georgette. Among those present were: Mrs. P. A. Syers, Mrs. J. Hooper. Mrs. Cheshire. Mrs. Scott. Mrs R. Weatherlev, Mrs E Weatherley, Mrs. R. Aiken. Mrs. G. Altken. Mrs. J. Green (Glen Massey). Mrs w uson, Mrs. S. Prescot. Mrs. M. P Snell, Mrs. Thompson, Miss 1. Brook Miss M. Brook (Auckland). Miss P. Russell. Miss E. Stewart. Miss D. Evre. Miss S. Muir, Miss r>. Martin. Miss K Green. Miss X. Gaze. Miss E. Buckley. Miss P Green. Miss J. Robbins, Miss Wingate. Miss D. Carson, Miss R. Copper. Miss J Pope. Miss V. Bliss. Miss McCormack. Miss R. Capper, Miss M. Anchor. Miss M. Fled man, Miss Hutchinson, Miss Miller. Miss Savory, Miss D. Pratt. Miss F Clayton-Greene, Miss C. Clavton-Greene. Miss E. Penny, Miss X. Rutherford. Miss O. Fraser (Whatawhata), Miss Hvde, Miss It. Roy, Miss P. Clapham, Miss Mary Barber, Miss Mtirie Barber. Miss J. Templar, Miss P. Bullock. Miss E. ; Clarkin, Miss M. Shaw. Miss P. Howlett. Miss Bryant. Miss Michell, Miss I. Scherer, Miss Kelly. Miss E. Crook. Miss M. Edmondson, Miss B. Boyes. Miss M. Brill. Miss E. Flynn. Miss M. BobbeU, Miss G. Foster. Miss ATCann. Miss B Williams, Miss B. Foster. Miss I). Wilkes, Miss E. Williams. Miss E. Wilkes. Miss K. Maxwell. Miss I. Williamson. Miss J. Perham. Miss E. Ritchie. Miss A. Tomlinson. Miss X. Cheeseman. Miss X Stuart. Miss E. Hall. Miss M. Cummings. Miss T. Morse, Miss H. Andrews. Miss R. Otto, Miss J. Goodall. Miss H. Honkinson. Miss J. Duncan, Miss V. Neighbour. Miss G. Finlay. Miss M. Salisbury. Miss R. Hampton. Miss M. Harris, Miss J. Simcocks, Miss B. Macintosh, Miss E. Thomas. Miss D. Clegg, Miss J. Currie, Miss A. Dunstan, Miss E. Saunders (Cambridge), Miss Steel. Miss L. Mudford. Miss M. Judge. Miss E. Rayner. Miss Cornish. Miss M. Peebles, Miss A. Ilalliday. Miss M. Clarkin. * * » CARNIVAL BALL. The Forest Lake Hall was a very ani/nated scene on Wednesday evening, when the Forest Lake Carnival Committee held a dance for funds for its queen. Tho hostesses were: Mrs. S. Finlay, whose gown was of floral chenille velvet, and Mrs. Elliott, in a frock of black satin beaute. The queen. Miss Anna Finlay, was wearing a charming frock of rose moire and georgette.

The women's committee was: Mangnall. in deep parchment georgette; Mrs. Stewart, whose frock was of black georgette. Mrs. Davis, wearing flame satin; Mrs. P. Elliott, in daffodil georgette; Mrs. Brain, in delphinium blue georgette; Miss D. Radford, apple greca georgette; Miss M. Radford, briar rose georgette; Miss R. Mangnall. peach pink taffeta; Miss R. Blackler. apricot crepe do chine and silver; Miss F. Garroway, fish net over apple green. Among others present were: Mrs. Irving, Mrs. Mill. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Haigreave. Mrs. Ingram, Mrs. Salisbury. Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Wyllie, Mrs. Weblev. Mrs. Bunting. Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. Nichols. Mrs*. Tristram. Mrs. Morrow. Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Thorpe, Mrs. Woodhead. Mrs. Reidy, Mrs. Coulston. Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. Oxenham. Miss Z. Collins, Miss R. Buckley, Miss R. Clague, Miss X. Brozell. Miss E. Eastwell, Miss M. Cheil. Miss F. Waters, Miss M. Fisher. Miss A Watkins. Miss E Finlav, Miss X. Cheeseman. Miss R. Brasell. *Miss E. Finlay. Miss M. Malcolm. Miss B. Xicholls. Miss A. Tomlinson, Miss D. Holmes. Miss J. Collins. Miss C. Wright, Miss M. SargeaJit. Miss X. Andrews. Miss M. Oliver. Miss J. Sutton, Miss E. Scrimgeour (Auckland). Miss M. Holmes' Miss L. Holmes. Miss H. Evans. Miss K. Woodhead. Miss O. Fraser. Miss V. Scott. Miss G. Walsh. Miss M. Salisbury Social News From Whangarei Miss P. Stringer, of Rawene. who has been the guest of Miss F. Stringer, returned to her home yesterday. #« • • Mrs. Pinfold, of Hamilton, who has been visiting Whangarei. has returned home • • • Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harden arrived in Whangarei this week. » • • Mrs. Trimmer has returned from her visit to Auckland. • • • Mrs. J. Reid and "Mrs. J. Woolley entertained a large number of women friends at the Women’s Club on Monday evening. Mrs. Reid received the guests in a royal blue marocain frock, with bridge coat to tone and Mrs. Woolley was in floral velvet. Tho room was beautifully decorated with spring flowers. On Friday afternoon at the Women s Club the tenth birthday of the institution was celebrated, and it was shown that during the period it had been in existence the membership had increased from 25 to 130. During the afternoon the amusing sketch “Crystal Gazer” was given by the Misses Brough ton-Carr, Mrs. recited and Mrs. A. D. Jack sang. Miss M. C. Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Hospital Road, has relinquished the matronship of the Opunake Hospital and will be staying with her parents until her marriage. * • • Miss Jean Ctirrev. of Wanganui, h the guest of Miss Lynda Symes. Kinpaka. Tho Kensington Croquet Club has arranged a series of five hundred evenings which are being held in the homes of members. The first was held at the home of Mi's. C. V. Stringer. Mill Road, on Friday, when eight tables were entertained. The second evening was held at the residence of Mrs. O. Snell, Kamo Road, last Thursday, when 11 tables wero entertained. _