SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 23, 28 January 1928, Page 20

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Amongst the bridge parties given yesterday was one by Mrs. P. A. Herman, Shortland Flats, and included among the guests were: The hostess, 111 a beautiful licelle lace gown over sanddust georgette; Mrs. H. Mowbray, mauve crepe de chine, green hat; Mrs. F. Spencer (Sydney), navy and green crepe de chine, blue hat; Mrs. Sykes, coral pink georgette; Mrs. Elliott Davis, smart almond green heavy silk, hat to tone; Mrs. J. A. B. Hellabv, apple green and gold georgette with lace, feather hat with mount to match; Miss Sharman, white georgette, green hat. * » * •

Mrs. Watkin, of Epsom, gave a smart bridge party last evening in honour of Mrs. F. Spencer, of Sydney. The housp was decorated in tones of mauve and pink. Among the guests were: The hostess, in black chiffon; Mrs. Spencer, in black silk lace, large shoulder roses of pink; Mrs. Smith, black satin and lace gown; Mrs. P. Herman, black mirror velvet, diamond buckle; Mrs. R. Moody, blaek embossed silk; Mrs. G. Ferguson, rose beaded georgette; Mrs. Clark, mauve chiffon and gold; Mrs. Talbot, hyacinth blue crepe de chine and silver; Miss Jackson, Alice blue georgette; Miss Sharman, Richelieu lace gown.

Mrs. J. Murdoch gave a bright danct on lhursday evening at Windarra, Grange Road, Mount Eden. The 1ouh«l which was set apart for dancing was decorated with Christmas lilies. The hostess wore black headed crepe de chine Mrs. D. Steen, white charmeuse and sil\er lace; Mrs. \Y. Cane, jade green and silver chenille; Mrs. G. Sandwitli, bei"t georgette; Miss Moira Wright, delphinium blue georgette; Miss J. Crab (Feilding), black georgette; Miss E. Adams (\\ ellington), l>eige lace and pink charmeuse; Miss Morrison (Hastings), black georgette; Miss V. Cunningham (Wellington), cyclamen georgette and gold lace; Miss L. Cunningham, blue and silver spot taffeta. Messrs. G. Sandwitli, Bene, Cane, D. Steen, Pool, C. Munn, Crandier, J. Murdoch.

Mrs. W. Sampson, of "Rawene Birkenhead, entertained a number of guests in honour of Miss Phyllis Hayson, who is leaving by the Aorangi for a holiday in Sydney. To receive the guests Mrs. Sampson wore a gown of powder blue and gold crepe de chine. The hostess was assisted by her daughter, Mis 6 Zelma Sampson, who wore shell pink georgete and silver; Miss P. II ay son's frock was of duchess pink taffeta and tulle; Mrs. C'. Sampson, wore delphinium blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Deriekson, ilesh crepe de chine and Oriental trimmings; Mrs. F. Grant, black marocain: Mrs. B. Steward, cream crepe de chine; Mrs. Solomons (Sydney), beige embossed georgette; Airs. \V. Williamson, blush floral taffeta; Miss J. Iladfield, gold lame; Miss J. Pansina, jade georgette and lace; Miss Z. Hamilton, chartreuse satin; Miss P. Jones, Alice blue georgette and lace.

A social evening and grocery tea was given on Thursday by Miss Lilian Badley, at licr homo, Princes Street, in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Myra Buchanan. The decorations were done in blue hydrangeas and golden calceolarias. The hostess was tastefully gowned in silver grey georgette, and Mrs. Badley wore black and beige georgette. Miss M. Buchanan was in beige georgette, Miss O. Buchanan in blue and red crepe de chine; Miss M. Patterson, ©telamen satin and fringe; Miss 11. Fraser, sunset satin and fringe; Miss D. Fraser, silver tissue and white georgette; Miss N. Pullum, rose satin and champagne lace; Miss L. Barton, powder blue georgette; Miss E. Gash, blue morocaln and cotl'ee lace; Miss T. Bailey, pink georgette; Miss V. Bartrum, grey and fuchsia crepe de chine Miss J. Bartrum. flame georgette; Miss D'Authreau, black and cerise crepe de chine. The prizes for the competitions were won by Miss E. Gash and Miss M. Buchanan.

On Friday evening the members of the Papakura Girls' Huia Club gave a gift evening for Miss Myrtle Henwood, who is shortly to be married, the function being held in the Parisli Hall, and was a very enjoyable evening. During the evening a spot waltz was won by Miss Kathleen Brooks and partner, and a competition by Mr. D. Jamieson, and Miss Joan Hollis, Miss Ivy Turner, on behalf of all present, asked Miss Henwood to accept the gifts. slusic.il and vocal items were rendered by Mrs. O'Connell (president of Huia Club), Mr. Len Kernot and Miss E. Turner. Dancing continued until 12.30. Amongst those present were: Mrs. G. W. O'Connell, fuchsia crepe de chine; Mrs. F. Scott, black silk; Miss Myrtle Henwood, black satin; Miss M. Francis, blup georgette, blue lace overdress; Miss K. Muir, floral voile; Miss J. Hollis, green crepe de chine; Miss I. Searle, green crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss E. Turner, bine crepe de chine; Miss M. Clarke, pink organdi muslin; Miss K. Brooks, floral silk; Miss C. Wood, floral voile; Miss G. Sell mitt, pink tinsel and lace; Miss >1. O'Neill, green crepe de chine; . Miss M. Andrew, pink crepe de chine; Miss B. Arbuekle, red georgette; Miss I. Turner! white crepe de chine; Miss L. Turner! gold lace.