SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 109, 10 May 1928, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Mrs. C. Owen gave a bridge party yesterday afternoon at the Lyceum . Club. The floral decorations were pink narenes, and maiden hair fern. The hostess wore a terra cotta cloth ensemble suit, trimmed with fur, and hat to tone. Among the guests were Mrß. Foster, Mrs. C. J. Phillips, Mrs. C. Greene, Mrs. T. Davis, Mrs. Nicol, Mrs. Pierrou, Mrs. Walnutt, Mrs. McMillan, Misti Darling, Miss Milligan and Miss Mansihaw. • • • e A delightful dance was given on Tuesday evening by Mrs. H. Sommers, of Herne Bay. Roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums of all shades of pink were profusely used in crystal bowls. The hostess wore an attractive three-tier skirt of black chiffon, outlined in crystal and steel embroideries. Miss E. Sommers, of Wellington, wore floral nattier blue taffeta worked in small pink rosebuds. Miss M. Sommers was gowned in rose de barri chiffon and lace. Among the guests were Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Blakey, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. R. Sommers, Mrs. Poole, Misses G. Jones, C. Murray, P. Warner, M. Jackson, H. Phillpott, Morrison, M. Jones, H. Thacker, R. Clarke, and B. Blakey. » # » » Mr 3.' W. R. Wilson was hostess at a most enjoyabde morning tea held in the Tudor tearooms yesterday in honour of Miss Sadie Mitchelson. The tables were beautifully arranged, with bowls of autumn-titfted flowers. Mrs. Wilson wore a coat of navy blue crepe de chine and black hat-, with ospreys. Miss Mitcheleon was in a navy three-piece suit, with navy hat to match. Amongst the guests were: Mrs. A. Mitchelson, Mrs. H. Watson Airey, Mns. Leonard Patrick, Miss Betty Wilson, Miss Winsome Airey, Miss Val Jackson, Miss Mabel Jackson, , Miss Audrey Bayly, Miss Biddy Philcox, Miss B. Jackeon, Miss M. Rathbone, Miss Daphne Rainger, Miss N. Noakes, Miss J. Heather, Mlse D. Heather and Miss Margaret McKelvie. • « » • A very pleasant gathering took place yesterday afternoon in the Tudor Tearooms when Mrs. J. H. Ansell, who leaves shortly for a lengthy holiday trip to Burma, Siam and Java, was entertained by members of the executive of the League of Penwomen, and members of the art circle of the league. The tables were a pretty sight with gay orange and golden Iceland poppies, with a large basket in the centre with Batin ribbons to match the flowers. Mrs. Cluett made a charming little speech, wishing Mrs. Ansell a happy and delightful holiday in the mystical lands of the East to which she was voyaging. Mrs. Victor Macky also expressed the best wishes of the League for her happiness and pleasure on an unusual holiday jaunt. Mrs. Ansell suitably replied. Mrs. Macky presented the guest oi honour with a bouquet to tone with h'jr pretty costume. Amongst the guests were: Mesdames W. J. Brooks, W. C. Worth, Michael, Harrison, Smith, Griffiths, Spicer, Wright, Nello Porter, Brownlee, and the Misses C. Lloyd, Bertram, Smith, Garde-Martin, Harrison-Smith and Elsie Morton.

The Rocky Nook Croquet Club brought their season to a close with "an afternoon" given by the president, Mrs. Wakerley. Progressive croquet was played, and a very dainty afternoon tea was served in the Bowling Club's pavilion. The president was presented with a lovely bouquet of autumn flowers and leaves. • • • • A pleasant function took place at "the Gas Company's social room, at Otahubu, on Wednesday, when a party was held to celebrate the coming of age of Hilma, the daughter of Mrs. W. Meum. About 100 young folk were present and with dancing and games the evening passed pleasantly away. Miss Meum wore a [lame taffeta frock. • • • • A most delightful bridge party was given by Miss Biddy Philcox at her home in Parnell yesterday afternoon. The rooms were artistically arranged in an effective scheme of violet and scarlet, and on the table dahlias and chrysanthemums were charmingly used. Miss Philcox wore a frock of a very delicate putty shade of georgette and lace, with a sash of green. Mrs. Philcox wore navy floral taffeta. Among the players were: Mrs. E. H. B. Milsom, Mrs. C. Macindoe, Mrs. Ewen Alison, Mrs. Leonard Patrick, Mrs. Rex Hoyes, Mrs. T. Philcox, Mrs. Watson, Miss J. Robertson, Miss R. Rainger, Miss C. Rainger, Miss C. Russell, Miss H. Brigham, Miss M. Rainger, Miss M. Kissling, Miss A. Bayly, Miss J. Macindoe, Miss T. MacindOe, Miss B. Wilson, Miss J. Fee, and Miss P. Macindoe.

The "sleigh bells dance" held last uight in the Boating Club House at Bayswater proved a very pretty and popular function. The club's social committee had gone to a great deal of trouble to bring the decorations of hall and supper to such perfection. The hall had four enormous sleigh bells suspended as a centre piece, interspersed with rose-coloured lights. Strings of snowballs, also electric bulbs shaded with yellow and blue crocuses and innumerable coloured balloons with coloured streamers, gave warmth and colour, and made the halj very charming to look at. The stage was turned into a snow scene, with fir trees laden with snow, and a sleigh with its bells making a screen for the orchestra. The supper tables had still more snow laden trees dividing them, and snowflakes falling above them with robins here and there, also large bowls of beautiful chrysanthemums as floral decorations, and snowdrops as light shades. The supper rooms were decorated by Mesdames Smith and Cook and Miss Bowen. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Lidgard, cream lace over pink; Mrs. Smith, crimson brocade; Mrs. Hoverd, rose charmeuse; Miss Pickworth, black lace embossed with copper; Mrs. Deacon, lavender crepe de chine and lavender and silver lace; Mrs. M. Williams, peacock blue brocade; Mrs. Edwards, black brocaded crepe de chine; Gyde, black charmeuse; Miss Bowen, black velvet; Mrs. Cook, lavender silk crepe with fawn; Mrs. Peters, floral georgette; Mrs. Inkster, black satin and lace; Mrs. Goodison, lemon georgette embroiderd with silver; Miss O. Buchanan, white georgette and silver; Mrs. Bothiley, black chiffon velvet; Miss Simpson, pale green brocaded taffeta; Miss Buchanan, reseda green georgette and silver; Miss Ratcliffe, salmon pink georgette, gold embroidery; Miss Locke, Paris lace over blue pink sash; Miss Stewart, pink brocaded crepe de chine; Mrs. Laurence, mauve crepe de chine, cream vest; Miss B. Compton, copper lace over "satin; Miss Lawrence, eau de nil rayon; Miss Holloway, vieux rose satin; Miss Malcolm, red georgette with gold braid; Mrs. Aithieson, black georgette, bordered with crimson lame; Miss M. Bertram, black taffeta, cream vest; Miss J. Bertram, jade green taffeta; Miss Grice, flame taffeta; Miss Gower, pink crepe de chine; Miss N. Caldow, flame taffeta; Miss D. Mahon, orange taffeta; Miss Wilson, pink lace flounced over pink; Miss Goldsmith, pale blue taffeta; Miss Conway, silver and apricot lace over primrose; Miss Fraser, Indian red taffeta and cream lace; Mrs. | Stevens, china blue crepe de chine, Oriental bordering; Mrs. Eckman, lavender net, beaded with crystal, and silver; Miss Adams, white crepe de chine; Miss Allen, pale pink charmeuse; Miss E. Crossley, jade green georgette; Mrs. Anderson, black velvet and silver tissue; Miss Edwards, shell pink georgette; Miss P. Black well, sea green georgette and silver diamante, Miss MWoods, French blue georgette ~~

An enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Remuera Croquet Club's greens on Saturday, when the season was brought to a close and trophies won during the past year were presented by the president, Mrs. W. Bruce, to the various successful contestants. A presentation of a handsome bowl was also made by the members to Mrs. Daviee, the hon. secretary.

The dramatic section of the League of New Zealand Penwomen held a successful meeting on Tuesday evening, ■Mrs. Nello Porter presiding over a large number of members and friends. Mrs. Arthur Griffiths contributed an interesting paper on the life of Oscar Wilde, in which it was clearly shown how the work of this brilliant poet and dramatist lived after him, while the evil that he did was buried in his grave. Mrs. Stuart Boyd, president of the league, also spoke of the sinister influence of heredity on the character of this tragic author, whose gifts made him for so many years the idol of the British public. "The Importance of Being Earnest," which is judged to be Oscar Wilde's masterpiece in light comedy, was read by the members, the humour and brilliant wit of the play being well interpreted, and much appreciated by the audience. Those taking part were: Mrs. Nello Porter, Mrs. C. Schmitt, Mi sses R. Robinson, O. Burton, D. Griffiths, Haig, Spurling, Bertram, J. Porter.