SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 251, 22 October 1926, Page 17

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

lire J- J- Canavan, of Heme Bay, is visiting Christchurch.

jj r3 W. H. Meddings, of Chrietcmirch, is epending a holiday with friends Sn Auckland.

jfies Linzell, who is paying a visit to Auckland, has recently arrived from Canada, where she has been inquiring into the work done for the welfare of tie child and the family.

Mise Liddiard, matron of the Mothercraft Home in London, is spending about four months in New Zealand, and is at present the guest of Mi6s Pattrick, Dunedin.

Mrs. Streater, St. Stephen's Avenue, who has been living in England for the last two years, has returned to Auckland and was present at the Navy League "At Home" yesterday afternoon.

A luncheon party was given yesterday at the Lyceum Club by Mrs. Bush for Lady Sulman and Miss Suhnan. The room was gay with flowere and Che guests were Mrs. Dickenson, Mrs. B. Buttle and jfiss Janet Murray.

An enjoyable euchre par?;y -was given foy Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hardley on Tues- . day at their residence, Beck Avenue, Royal Oak. The hostess received her guests in a frock of black beaded georgette. Mr. J. W. Hardley presented the prizes.

--.There was an interesting debate by the Auckland Women's branch of the Labour party oa Thursday at the Trades Hall, on the Child Welfare Act. Mrs. McCredie occupied the chair, and Mrs. BalJantyne is secretary. During the afternoon several claueea of the Act came up for discussion and criticism.

The monthly meeting of the League of Mothers branch at Mount Albert was

presided over by Mrs. John Patterson, and the social hall of the Kosie Theatre

was orowded. Amongst those present vera Lady Gunson, the Hon. George and Mrs. Fowlds. Addresses were given by Lady Gunson and Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M. Mrs. Watson, by request, sang "The Gift." A resolution, moved by Mrs. Gallagher, was carried unanimously, requesting tie Auckland Education Board to establish an infant school on the site owned by the board in Alexandra Avenue. An enjoyable surprise dance was held at the residence of Mre. Tancred, Ladies Mile, on Wednesday evening. 'The room was gaily decorated -with coloured streamers and black cats. Mre. Tancred, ,in henna beaded georgette, and Mre. H. Giilespie, who wore black and white georgette, acted as chaperohes. Amonget tfceSe-present were: Miss Tancred, Mice SrTancred, Miss Nalder, Mise Hale, Miss Banger, Miss Wileon-Smith, Mies Adkin, Mils Ceretty, Miss Armitage, Mise Miss Speed, Mice Friedlander, ■iik& Worthington, Mise Hislop (Wellington), Mies Bowles, Mise de Kenzi, Miss Biss.^.--.

Seldom has Suva ibeen so stirred (write! our Suva correspondent) as news reached the racecourse, where" a meeting was in progress, that Mrs. H. Crompton," the young daughter oi the. Hon. M.-rScottrK.C, M.L.C., lad passed away three weeks after the birth of her first child. As Miss MargaTet Scott, the deceased was the most popular girl in Suva. She was the acme of smiling good nature, and was fond of all sorts of sport, and was well-known in society in New Zealand and Australia. When the Governor, ivho was at the,races, heard the news, he left the course. On Sunday Holy Trinity pro-Cathedral was crowded to the door, and his Excellency, with all the mem~.Wβ Of the Government, as well as all ~ *he leading citizens, were present, the funeral being the largest seen for years.

The Takapuna Croquet Club held the official opening day of the club on Thursday afternoon. The weather, wae perfect, •nd a large gathering of old and new membere and guests from many clubs in end around Auckland—NorHicote Club, Mt. Hobson, Carlton, Avondale, Onelmnga, St. Helier's, Devpnport, Waitettata, fiemuera, Ponsonby, Auckland United, Mount Albert and Mount Eden, all being represented. The president of the club, Mrs. J. W. Hayden, opened the. club eaying how much ehe appreciated the honour of being president of: the firet lakapuna Croquet Club since its separa- ' l°^ rom *>°wling and tennie clubs. The wubijas changed its club day from Saturi < HRffi.so Thursday and she wished all Wftnbers to know. After cordially welcoming the membere old and now. ehe . *»Ued on Mr. Hayden, as president of the #»»hng Club, to play the firet ehot. afternoon tea wag laid in the new club rjjam above the croquet and bowling pavi«on the tables being decorated with th» *P> colours, gold -and white—lcelandPOppies and gold and white etrpameVs. lWenty occasional tables, all of one ffcsign, have been given to the club room, ■*».ch having a tablet inscribed, with the Spar's name and each given by a mem-! ■Per of the bowling club. Progressive! croquet was played, the best carde Leing ,4Snded in by (a) Mrs. Bethwaite JNorthcote), and (b) ilVs. Petere . jafakapuna.)

|| NATIONAL RESERVE. :[An enjoyable reunion was held by the fjvomen'B National Eeserve yesterday ' wteraoon at the Y.W.C.A. for the wives M& mothers of soldiers and sailors who **d served in the Great War. Bowls • '"% * celan d poppies were placed round tfle :hall, and the stage was decorated arum lilies and roses. Mrs. Fitflhett, the president, was presented with ».a bouquet of flowers in shades of red, '/TOite and blue, and also seated on the • Platform were Mrs. Averill, who v a M>o was presented with a bouquet ' -0? mauve sweet peas; Mrs. Camp(acting Mayoress) and Mrs. H. K. -■liesketh. Iv l ler address Mrs. Fitchett ;• extended a hearty welcome to the -mothers and wives. She mentioned the >">*ork being done by the Reserve in connec,Mon with the Test room in the city. The plans have been on view, and when it -w 1 finished it win be an ornamental as -well as a useful place of rest for -Bothers- and their babies. The Reserve : « ; eupplying the furniture for the room. Afnong the other work done by the Jfeserve, it takes a motherly interest! • «M/5 c-e-* oys who come out iTom the Via U)untry to work on the farms here. Ssl- sp . rve looks affc er the interests of «>°uuera and their dependents, and visits f« S K b - Tt also hel P B oth er societies - , raisin ® of fund ?- Unobtrusively 2 .-worke, but effectively. The Rev. D. V; ilerron gave an int.-esting address. m enjoyabie musicn i.rogramme- was Ranged by Mrs. C. consistihir "SfJ 8 , b r Mrs - N€ar y> m m d<«um, mflg&kla and Mr. Prime. " Recitagiven., by Miss Ruby Palmer A>, McElwain.- « fter l

ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of Mary T. Andereon, Devonport, second youngest daughter of Mr. J. Andereon, to Laurence Alexander St. John Reid, of Wellington, eldest son of Mr. Reid, Sydenham, London. The engagement Is announced of Thelma, only daughter wf Mrs. A. Duffin and the late Mr. Hugh Duffin, of "Pulton Lodge," Glenmore, Auckland, to Ken., second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Liddle, of View Road, Mount Eden. WEDDINGS. A wedding whicn caused coneiderable local interest was solemnised recently at St. Mary's Church, Karori, Wellington, when Marjorie, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Andrews, of Friend Street, and granddaughter of Mre. Aitkineon and the late Mr. Alfred Aitkinson, Remuera, was married to Mr. James Morrison Tolley, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Tolley, of Hankey Street, the Rev. G. Y. Woodward officiating. The altar was artistically decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, Mr. Shortt, organist, atJSt. Peter's Church, played the "Wedding March" and special hymns suitable for the occasion were sung by the large number of friends present in the church. The bride wore a very dainty frock of white georgette trimmed with eilver lace and a beautiful veil handsomely embroidered in eilk and silver, fastened with sprays of orange blossom, and carrying a shower bouquet of white cyclamen with tulle streamers, two little nephews acting as train-beurere wearing white silk suits. Mieses Myra Read and Enid Tolley were bridesmaids, wearing pretty frocks of heliotrope and pink lace, and charming tulle cape to match. Phyllis Tolley, a dainty little flower girl, was in a pretty frock of pink georgette, carrying a .basket of petals to strew the bride's pathway. Mr. Boshier and Mr. H. Andrews were best man and jrroomeman respectively.

A pretty wedding took place at the congregational Church, Green Lane, on Wednesday, when the Rev. Stebbing joined in holy bonds of matrimony Miss E. Nicholson, eldest daughter of Mrs. M. Nicholson, of Morrinsville, to Mr. Jack Brown. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. W. S. Tyson, wore cream georgette, trimmed with silver lace, and the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a pretty bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaid, Miss Lucy Smith, was in pink crepe de chine with hat to match, and carried a handsome bouquet of pink sweet peas. A little train-bearer, Miss Edna Tyson, cousin of the 'bride, wore apple green taffetta, and hat of pale pink crinoline, Mr. Taylor acted as bestman. The church was decorated by Mesdames Stebbing and Smith. " After the ceremony a reception was held, Mrs. Nicholson receiving the guests in an ensemble suit of >riavy blue maroeain and hat to match. Among the guests were: Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Smith, Miss Hamilton, Miss Nicholson, Mrs. Howden, Mrs. Tyson, Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. W. Brawn, Mrs. Nicholls.