SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 113, 16 May 1927, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

~ Mr*.C. Coteon, of -.Bassjett^o»d,,gav« of Feildintf. I**sr#. worn. The hostessreceived her; gtieste in;» l»eige gbwn and silver. M&B Bnrrell'e dainty Xwick was of navy blue crepe de chine- • ." r • ' ..♦ ' -'"*.- •.' •'• ' Saturday night brought more than the usual number of parties to the black -and gold dancing room of the "Click Cl*ck," Kewmaiket. Scarlet and green Chinese lanterns shaded all the lights. Many pretty gowns were worn. Amongst those dancing were: Misses Hughie, Smith, Seabrooke, T. Seabrooke, E. Ford, Jackson, Lindsay, Martin, Carton, White, Leslie, Ferrar, Dantoh.

Several members of the Lyceum Club gathered together on Saturday morning at the Tudor Tea Rooms to farewell Mrs. Miller, who is leaving Auckland for a holiday in England. The hostesses were: Meedames G. H. Palmer and A. Bollock. The guests included Mesdames J. Miller, Smith, Wilson, Clarkson, Howard, de la Mare, Winks, Wickatead, Norman Wade, Watkins, Misses Janet Murray. Scanlon, Hardy. • • • • Miss Alma Jefferys, was hostess at an enjoyable little cabaret party at the Regent on Friday night. She wore a charming frock of white crepe de chine with motif in diamante relieved by a tingle poey of red roaes. Mise Marjorie Jefferys was in a delicate eaxe blue crepe georgette with diamante skirt and Mie* Hewling wore almond satin beautc with ecru lace applique with fashionable beige and green crepe de chine shawl. ,# - •. • • Mr. and Mrs. H. Boyle, of Huntly, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday. They arrived in the Dominion many yean ago, and after living in many parts of the South Island, they settled at Huntly in 1913. Members of the family travelled long distances to be present at the gathering, and Mr. and Mre. Boyle received many congratulatory messages. They have three sons and four daughters, and there are 22 grandchildren. ». ♦ • ' • A party and dance in honour of the coming of age of Miss Elsie Stokes was eivenin St. Matthew's Hall, Hobson Street, by her mother, Mrs. Stokee, for relations and friends. A jolly time was spent in games and dancing. The supper tables were very prettily decorated with streamers and colours by her cousin and young lady friend and her brother. During the supper the toast of Miss Elsie .Stokes was proposed by Canon Grant Cowen. « •#. • •

A successful junrble sale under the nrganisation of Mrs. A. D. Campbell took place in the Alexendra Street Hall on Friday afternoon. The proceeds, which resulted in £37, were devoted -to the Mayoress' Library League. The conveners in charge of the stalls were Mrs. J. Morpeth, Mrs. D. McSTair. Mrs. Mathaie, Mrs. T. McGregor, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Mears, Mrs. Jones, Miss Neumegen, and Miss Frost, whose untiring efforts to make the sale a success deserve great praise. #

An enjoyable "At Home" was given •n the cV6qoet lawns on afternoon by the ofßpe" of the Mangere E»et Croquet Club to the members. Prowm played. The winners were Mrs. Burrett. (A) «nd MrsPheasant (B). Consolation P™~JJJ* iron by Mesdames Dunne and ««»«"» and a euessinz competition was won by S5. cSSmant A dataty afternoon, tea was then partaken of in the hall, the tables being very prettily decorated with the club colours and tntumn leaves. Mrs. Hodee* -r .pressed the officers, Mcsdame* !;''• Kerr. *™. Knight, on behalf of V,< - • ■ *mher» in appreciation of their efforts, t . whirlithe president suitably replied. • Ihe attci.»oon then cloeed after a very happy time being spent by all.

"Mn. W. Derry was hostess on Friday morning to many friends who wished her farewell prior to her departure by the Mar'ania for West Australia. The tea table was decorated in beautiful roses.

It was a cheery sight after the Jinal performance of Crooks, Ltd., on Friday night when the whole company of University students held a dance at the "Click Clack" Cabaret until the early hours of the morning. Dancing favours. etc., made the fun fast and furious.

The Tudor Tea Rooms held many tea parties on Saturday morning. The tables were gaily decorated in red and green autumn berries arid foliage. The hostesses included Mesdames White, McArthur, Spooner, Webster, Dawson, Bruce, Baker, Stevenson and many others.

There were a number of parties at the Regent Ballroom on Saturday night. Excellent taste was displayed iii the f rocking. Amongst the numerous dancers were:—Miss Mary Geddes in a goblin blue chaminade draped gown; Miss Hague Smith, moonlight blue taffeta, trimmed with blue and pink rosebuds; Miss Harris, rose pink and silver lame; Miss May Harris, Mack chiffon velvet and gold lace; Miss Martin Royal, blue georgette; Miss R. Darby, accordion-pleated white georgette skirt, mirror velvet bodice; Miss Norma Standish, black lace frock, gold lace and red roses; Miss Valeska, nile green, heavily embossed in pearls; Miss D. Fenton, apple green crepe, trimmed with sold and green fringe; Miss Mitchelson, black velvet with wide beige satin sash; Miss Bcttina Edwards, black and silver metal lame, diamate trimmings; Miss Cfcil Hall, French gown of black taffeta, the skirt embroidered to the waist in red and blue chenille roses, outlined hi gold tinsel; M.iss Doreen O'Sullivan, gold and" black ninon; Miss Macindoe, powder blue taffeta, with dull rose sash at waist; Miss D. Desney, lavender and sequin georgette; Mrs. W. H. Jones, smart black and white lace gown; Mrs. Gregory, black satin and lace frock; Miss Masin, beige lace and taffeta gown.

The farewell party given on Friday night at the Regent Ballroom for Mr. Theo. Tresize was a delightfuly informal affair, most of the young people knowing one another, which is a factor when "making a party go" is concerned. The Staff and orchestra showed their appreciation by presenting their guest with a beautifully designed travelling clock. Mr. Tresize severs his connection with the ballroom, having undertaken to produce many amateur performances throughout the Dominion. Members of the Pageant Entertainment arrived ot the Regent and joined the merry throng. & if - # ♦

A very pleasant afternoon was spent last Saturday, when members of the Girls' Committee of the Devonport subbranch of the Navy League gave a "white" afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Douglas, to Miss Hilda Seagar, who is to be married shortly.' Miss G. Wrijfley, president, on behalf of the committee, presented Miss Seagar with a handsome brass bowl as an expression of their good wishes for happiness in her approaching marriage. Those present were: — Misses G. Melville, J. Munn, El Purser, M. Wyatt, P. Redmond, A. Johnston, G. Wrigley, M. Aldridge, E. Dance, E. McNeil, I. Parker, L. Bradley, m. Buchanan and T. Hagh.

Though the weather was wet for the opening performance of "The Best People" on Saturday night, at His Majesty's Theatre, many beautiful gowns were worn. Noticed among the audience were: Mrs. Gregg Shaw, black crepe de chine frock; Mrs. Steward, peach-coloured georgette, black velvet ceat; Mrs. Ernest Davis, embossed wine-coloured velvet, large white ermine wrap; Mrs. Murdoch Smith, beige lace gown, marmot coat; Mrs. R. A. Singer, green ninon with gold lace, Alaskan fur coat; Mrs, Hartley Baxter, rose panne velvet, natural musquash coat; Mrs. A; Jt Shepard, black marocain embroidered in hydrangea and gold, skunk fur coat; Mrs. B. Goldwater, turquoise mariette gown trimmed with gold lace, kalinski fur coat; Mrs. V. Casey, brown and henna georgette, Wembley fox fur coat; Miss Casey, royal blue Tibet crepe, musquash coat; Mrs. P. Herman, black panne frock, inset with gold lace- Mrs. Hudson, seal,coat with large ekunk collarj Mrs.,Holbern, black crews de chine, black satin coat trimmed with

fur; Mrs. C. J. Phillips, black chiffon velvet, French velvet coat worked in gold; Mrs. A. M. Samuel, deep pink georgette, white ermine coat; Mrs. L. Robertson, black georgette with diamante trimming, fur coat; Mrs. Cooke, black and green chiffon, large fur wrap; Mrs. A. Brett, black crepe de chine, musquash coat with sable cuffs and collar; Mrs. McMillan, Alice Blue gown with natural musquash coat; Mrs. Lewis, cerise beaded georgette, marmot coat; Chesney, shot taffeta, mole fur coat; Mrs. Cooke, chiffon black gown, trimmed with chartreuse ninon; Mrs. H. E. Smart,' white soft satin trimmed with diamante, mole coat; Mrs. Kohn, brown satin gown,' coat trimmed with fur; M rs. M. Bridson, black sequin frock, satin coat; Mrs. Bertram Dawson, black georgette, musquash coat; Mrs. Charlton Dawson, gold and blue ninon, inset with gold tissue,. Russian squirrel coat; Mrs. A. Goldwater, printed apple green geor•rctte, seal coat, skunk collar; Mrs. Upton, black crepe de chine embroidered in small flowers, musquash coat with sable cuffs and collar; Mrs. Warren, navy blue braided satin, mole coat with maufflon fur collar; Dr. Mary Wilson, black crepe de chine gown, peschaniki fur wrap; Miss Webster, moonlight blue ninon embossed in pearl and gold, marmot cape; Miss T. Montague, embroidered powder blue georgette; Miss Georgie Clark, flame georgette frock, marmot coat; Miss Warren, silver and pink metal gown, mole fur coat; Miss Hadfield, soft black satin gown, coat to match; Miss Quayle, black raarocain gown, coat trimmed with fox fur; Miss Robertson, black georgette dress with deep fringe, mole coat; Miss Goldwater, royal blue crepe de chine worked in silver, fur coat of sable squirrel; Miss Sweet, violet silk georgette, daintily trimmed with velvet; Miss Dive, chiffon black panne velvet. Mrs. A. S. Bankart, blaek georgette, heavily seqiiined; Mrs. C. Leys, black georgette with trimming Oriental; Mrs. Colville, flame satin; Mrs. L. de Chateau, apricot chennile and embroidered shawl; Mrs. J. Frankham, platinum lace. Mrs. C. Toiwsey, black georgette and diamante trimming; Mrs. H. Gillespie, white crene de chine with touches of blue; Miss Warren, mauve beaded georgette; Mrs. M. Davies, figured velvet.