SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 185, 7 August 1925, Page 11

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Mts. Guinness, of South Canterbury, 1 il visiting Auckland, and is the guest Of Mrs. St. John Clark, Epsom. Mrs. A. Meldrum, of Hamilton, is staying with Her mother, Mrs. J. D. Sievwright, The Terrace, Wellington. Miss Jacqueline Nathan, of Manurewa, has sustained a fractured ankle, having been thrown from her horse. She is progressing satisfactorily. Members of the Bayswater-Belmont Women's Society, and friends, enjoyed nn interesting lecture by Mrs. Nellie Ferner, at the Club House on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ferner, who recently returned from a trip abroad, impressed her listeners with the fact that women throughout the world, are entering more and" more into public lite, especially where education and child welfare are concerned. The staff of Bradstreet's gave their annual dance on Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall. The decorations were carried out in red and gold, and were very pretty and effective. Among those present -were: Mrs. G. Walker, flame chenille embossed georgette; Mrs. L. O'Malley, henna georgette; Miss L. ' Young, kingfisher chiffon velvet; Mrs. Avery, gold satin beaute; Mrs. Boon, cherry brocaded marocain; Mrs. Thompson, cyclamen embossed georgette; Mrs. Dowling, black and gold georgette; Mrs. B. Drake, black sequin; Mrs. Wills, black silk velvet; Mrs. Harrison, saxe blue radium lace; Mrs. Campbell, grey georgette; Miss James, salmon georgette, ostrich feather trimming; Miss Davis, cinnamon georgette; Miss M. McCoy, black chiffon velvet; Miss D. McCoy, flame georgette; Miss Olsen, blue charmeuse, trimmed gold lace; Miss Law, cherry silk velvet; Miss Ensol, electric shot taffeta; Miss Isaacs, white beaded marocain; Miss Hardy, shrimp silk velvet, silver trimming; Miss D. Smith, rose embossed velvet; Miss Sly, powder blue satin royal; Miss I. Beaston, biscuit georgette: Miss Little, jade taffeta; Miss Campbell, rose silk velvet; Miss O'Connel, white tulle; Miss McKinney, black silk velvet; Miss C. Shaw, sea green taffeta; Miss Munro, pink satin; Miss M. Gladding, flame charmeuse; Miss Lewis, brown and gold metal lace; Miss Wilsonholme, electric blue satin; Miss C. Curson, jade georgette, ostrich feather trimming; Miss Milne, amber silk velvet; Miss R. Shaw, jade brocaded georgette; Miss Kielly, flame silk velvet; Miss Thomas, peacock charmeuse; Miss Pitkethly, pink marocain, lace overskirt; Miss Crowther, shell pink taffeta, and gold lace; Miss Adeane, shell pink satin; Miss McKenzie, blue satin, and Miss V. Kenny, primrose taffeta. The members of the Query Club spent an enjoyable afternoon on Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. H. S. W. King, Vauxhall Road, Devonport, the gathering being held in honour of Miss Jesn Tapper, who has acted as secretary to the club during the past two years. Two competitions took place during the afternoon, the winners being Misses Lorna Westwood and Ina Wight. The president. Miss Jackson, spoke in eulogistic terms of the work done by Miss Tapper during her period of office and expressed the appreciation of the members of her efforts in the interests of the club. , The Scots Hall was on fete on Tuesday evening last when the St- Mary's Convent Old Girls held their annual ball. The spacious -room beautifully decorated, and dancing was kept up to a late hour. There were present: Madame Irene Ainsley, royal blue and gold; Mrs. P. Brodie, black lace; Mrs. P. Delaney, black georgette; Mrs. • McHugh, black satin; Mrs. W. B. Stone, grey; Mrs. Frost, black with black and white wrap; Miss Snedden, blue beaded frock; Miss L. O'Brien, black lace; Miss E. Kelly, tangerine and velvet; Miss M. Fenwiek, rose pink velvet; Miss E. Brodie, old gold velvet; Miss W. Cooke, satin and gold sequined overdress; Miss Thomas, gold velvet and georgette; Miss Newcomb, saitin and eequin overdress; Miss McGuire, cream orepe de chine; Miss P. Flynn, black georgette; Miss McHugh, rose velvet and fur; Miss D. King, black velvet; Miss D. O'Neill, cyclamen satin; Miss H. Mountain (Russell), black marocain ; Miss K. Franklin, salmon squirrel frock; Miss E. Selby, gold tissue and tulle; Miss B. O'Brien, apricot satin; Miss Eales, green and black crepe de chine; Miss Nicholas, green satin; Miss R. Mc Veagh, brocaded -tissue and fur; Miss •D. Harding, cream satin; Miss C. Kelly, mauve . and pink; Miss Nason, cream satin; Miss B. Davies, cerise velvet; Miss Webb, powder blue. ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of Rhina, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. RifTkin, of Mount Eden Road,, to Isaac, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gothil, of Wellington. The engagement is announced of Georgina Franklin, younger daughter of the late Arthur Cashel and Mrs. H. Cashel, to Reginald S. Little, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Little, both of Devonport. The engagement is announced of Miss May Woods, only. daughter of Mrs. R. J. Woods, Bridge Street, Auckland, to Mr. Harold L. Possenniskie, Cambridge, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Possenniskie, Auckland. The engagement ,is announced of Georgina Franklin, younger daughter of the late Arthur Cashel. and Mrs. H. Cashel. to Reginald S., second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Little, both of Devonport. ROTORUA NOTES. Miss Moginie has returned to King George V. Hospital from a visit to Auckland. Miss Allen is on a visit to Auckland. Miss B. Wallace has returned to Rotorua "irom Wellington. Mrs. Coleman, Ranolf Street, left last week for Auckland. Mrs. A. Munro, Kaiangaroa Plains, spent the week-end in Rotorua. Mrs. R. Copeland Smith, Te Ngae, is on a visit to Christchurch. The St. Luke's Ladies' Guild held a very successful 500 tournament and dance on Thursday evening at St. Luke's Parish Hall, when there was a good attendance. The lounge had been specially arranged for cards, while dancing took place in the body of the hall. A dainty supper was served. In the Monte Carlo dance the winning couple 'was Miss Clarice Smith and Mr. James Glass. In the card tournament the ladies' first prize was won by Mrs. H. Bennett (Wellington), and the gentlemen's prize was won by Mr. Morton. Among those present were Archdeacon and Mrs. Chatterton, Rev. and Mrs. Weadon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Halkett, Mr., and Mrs. Donaldson. Mesdames E. Robertson, Grove, Algie, Kelsey, Hogg, J. D. Davys, E. L_ ■Knight, Sledge, Hall, Kusab, Mansfield, Smith, Butts, Wallace, D. W. Steel, H. Bennett (Wellington), Moorehousc, Hanks, Geisen, Lasenby, Ross, Fowkfrs, Johnson, Pakes, Boucher,. Kenrick, Fairley, Blencowe, Heley, Misses C. Smith, I __ Hall, M. Cooney, M. and J. Geisen, !

Banks, M. Robertson, Hum, Hogs, M.. McKenzie, Tvson (2), T. and B. Wallace, G. Boucher," P. and V. St. Clair, R. Owens, L. Owens, Holland, D. Griffith, M. Webster, Newton, E. Sharpe, Prentice, Whitburn, French, Procter, Quail, Fair ley (2), Tucker, Campbell, Donaldson. On Saturday evening a party was given at Mrs. Edwin Robertson's residence, 'TYestvale," Peririki Street. Dancing took place in the drawing room, and during the evening songs were sung by Mi* Miriel Robertson, Messrs. F. de M. Hyde and Jolly, and a pianoforte solo by Miss M. McKenzie. The supper was artistically arranged with bowls of spring bulbs and primrose-shaded ribbons. Mrs. Robertson wore a gown of oyster grey silk marocain, while Miss Robertson's frock' was of black silk marocain. Those present were: Mrs. Algie, Misses M. Geisen, Y. St. Clair. D. Corlett, K. Hall, M_ McKenzie, P.' St. Clair, M. McMath, Messrs. E. Robertson, P. Low, F. de M. Hyde, G. Geisen, F. Grove, J. Peacock, Jolly, Keller and Downie.