SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 208, 3 September 1927, Page 16

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Mrs. A. White, the president of the Takapuna Croquet Club, gave an "At Home'' in the pavilion on the lawns last Thursday, in aid o; the club. Card games were arranged—bridge and five hundred —the best cards being sent in by .Mrs. Harvey, a visitor from Devonport (bridge*, and Mrs. Fraser, of the local club (five hundred.) A dainty afternoon tea was provided and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. • • • • The Bayswater-Belmont branch of the League of Mothers held their monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Victor Macky, in an instructive address on the "Psychology of the Xurserv Rhyme," traced the origin of the rhymes back to ancient times and showed how they portrayed various emotious, and that their hidden meaning is often of historical and prophetic significance. • • • • The Waitemata Women's Progressive League held their monthly social evening at Dr. Wilkie's residence. Berosford Street, Bayswater, on Thursday last. A very enjoyable evening was sjient and Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson, in addressing the members on "Some Thoughts on Practical Idealism." touched on the rapid development of the social consciousness in the modern world, and suggested practical ways in which women could further advance humanitarian ideals. • • • • St. Cuthbert's Church Hall, West End, was the scene of much gaiety last Tuesday evening when the opening social was held. In spite of the inclement weather a great number assembled. Items were rendered by Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Henderson. Mr. Mofiit, and Mr. Jones, which were much appreciated. The music was supplied by Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Henderson, Mr. Turner and Mr. de WillimofT. The dancing was in chargo of Messrs. Henderson and Hammond. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies of tho district. During supper the Kev. Hobday, vicar of St. Columha's Church, expressed his appreciation of all those wlio had worked so hard to tur.ke the evening such a grand success • • • • There was a large gathering in the King's Theatre, Thames, on Thursday night, on the occasion of Miss Milgrew'j plain and fancy dress ball for children (says c*ir own correspondent). The opportunity was taken to make a public presentation, in the shape of a travelling rug and cheque, to Miss Milgrew, who is shortly taking up her residence in Grey Lynn, Auckland. The presentation was made by the Deputy-Mayor. Mr. S. 11. Walmslev, who referred to the children's entertainment organised by Miss Milgrew in the Red Cross campaign, and in aid of many other worthy objects.

An attractive baz-aar, entitled "The Woodland Fair." was held on Thursday, in the Foresters' Hall. Takapuna, in aid of the Takapuna Methodist Church Buildings Fund, and by which £130 was realised. The hall under the direction of Miss E. Ounson and Mr. Sotister. assisted by Miss Arthur, was skilfully converted into an English woodland scene, cach stall set back amongst feathery greenery, with a touch of colour given bv gaily coloured butterflies poised amongst the greenery. The stage, with the flower stall arranged in tho front of it, resembled a sylvan glade with a sun-dial in tho foreground, and the ground carpeted with all kinds of spring flowers, narcissi, hyacinths, primroses,

violets, and as a realistic touch, here and there a few toadstools appearing. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. Williamson (and with her the president of the guild, Mrs. G. Winstonc), being introduced by the Rev. C. Hinton, in a happy speech declared the bazaar open. Before tearing the platform two little girts, Joyce Collins and Connie Grant, presented Mrs. Williamson with a bouquet and a basket of sweets. A troupe of little children dressed as fairies, wood-elves, nymphs, etc., did a rust dance, introducing Peicr Pan,' very prettily, credit being due to Miss E. Arthur, who trained them. The stall holders were:—Work stall, Mesdames Hinton, Pri r, J. Wiseman, and Miss Fleming; cake stall, Mesdames Souster, Foreman, and C. Blomfield; apron stall, M-sdames Sinclair, Cook' and Petty; flower stall, Mrs. Preston, and tho Misses Cammell and Tremain. sweet stall, Mrs. Johnson and Miss "V i^ Ur »» an tho cla ss girls; noveltv stall, Mesdames Graham, Billett and p r °duce stall, Mesdames Gunn, Mollard and Robinson; fairy well, Mrs. vv. Collins; tea rooms, Mrs. T. B. Arthur and helpers. During the evening a programme of competitions and music was arranged.