SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 173, 24 July 1928, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Bridge continues to be very popular in Taumai umii. During last week Mrs. P. W. Rearclon entertained a number of guests at an enjoyable bridge evening, and Mrs. J. H. Lynskey was the winner of the prize. Mrs. S. R. Dryland was the hostess at another bridge party when the prizes were won bv Mrs. P. W. Reardon and Mrs. J. O'Brien.

A delightful tea was served at John Court's tearooms yesterday, the table and floral decorations being a scheme of mauve and gold. Larpc crystal stands held masses of violets and irises. The hostess, Mrs. F. Hobday, of Epsom, wore wine jersey velour suit with stone marten furs. Among the guests were Miss Elsie Prince, Mrs. S. Meyer (Melbourne), Mrs. G. Walker, Mrs. Irwin, Miss N. Deane, and Miss Webster.

The Greenhithe Women's Institute held their monthly meeting on Thursday when business included elections of delegates for the general meeting of the federation and nomination of officers for the executive committee. Acting on a suggestion from an English visitor, tne institute decided to collect the earliest possible data connected with the history of the district. A short address on the life of Dickens introduced several readings from this popalar autnor, in which many of the members took part. Afternoon tea concluded tho meeting.

A largely attended meeting of tlie Auckland French Club was held in the club rooms last evening. The members were received by Mrs. G. S. Coldham, wearing a frock of black georgette trimmed with Oriental embroidery. The following programme, arranged by Mr. S. Coldham, assisted by scholars of the Mount Albert Grammar School, was presented: —Songs by Miss Thelina Duflin and Mr. Fryer-Raisher; clarinet solo by L. Montgomery and a comedy in three acts, "L'Avocat Patelin," in which parti were taken by Mr. Coldha.ni, D. R. L'onnell, W. S. Kapson, F. H. Robertson. A. H. \V. Harte, W . J. Beech, J. \V. Coney, C. T. Johns, H. B. Brownrigg, K. J. Walton and C. B. Floyd. « • • • The pavilion of the Carlton Bowling Club, Fairfax lioad, Fpsom, was the scene of a large gathering of the members of tho Carlton Croquet Club, and their friends, on Thursday evening last, when a bridge and .">OO parly was tendered to the club by M/s. K. it. Cucksey. The president of the club (.Mrs. Hamilton), together with the secretary and treasurer and members of the committee, ably seconded the efforts of the hostess in making the evening both a social and financial success. The enjoyment of the players was most apparent, and the president took occasion to express the thanks of the club to Mrs. Cuckser for her generosity in providing the entertainment in order to assist the club's finances. The hostess took infinite trouble in respect to the decorations and the providing of an excellent supper. Various prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Preston. Mrs. Comes, Mr. James, ami Mr. Prust Stewart.

The Penrith reception room was gaily decorated last evening for the twentyfirst birlhd.iy party of Mr. Voile Home only son of Mr. ami Mrs. Albert E Home, of Parnell. Hanging baskets of ferns, palms and varietgated coloured flowers, with covered lights to match the latter, formed a charming scene. Misses Hope Asher. Nellie Lingard. Clapcc Palmer. Marjorie Somervell, Messrs. p. Wright. R. Reeve, and O. Rees rendered some delightful musical items. Mrs. A. K. Home received the guests in a -t"e! grey pleated frock, skunk stole: Mrs. T?. Fox wore black satin and cream lace; Mrs. W. Todd, ivory crepe <le cli'ue: Mr-. Wattani (Cambridge), shot taffeta: Mrs A. Hardgrave, bois do rose erepe d-« chine: Mrs. Crough. black satin: Mr-. K. Lawrence, black cmb.>-sed chenille: Mr(Jooch (To Puke). l>la«k and floral georgette: Mrs. Fforsey. navy blue; Miss Hcdland. white georgette and tulle scarf; Mrs. Benjamin, black georgette, black shawl: Miss Ida Cassidy. silver spansled bodice and wliite chiffon skirt; Mrs. Recce, salmon pink georgette. Oriental shawl: Miss Payne, silver lame bodice rose satin skirt: Miss St it t, black frilled chaminade. scarlet ro-e: Miss Francie. apricot taffeta: Miss Swain, grey shot taffeta: Miss Alison, cyclamen taffeta; Mi-- Bowen. cherry chiffon, uold lace overdress: Miss Mcllrov. black crepe de chine, pink trimmings; Miss L. Mcllrov, sapphire blue velvet: Miss N. Mcllrov. mauve crepe de chine: Mis- E. B. Bennett, sunkist taffeta, lame bands: Miss Crouch, black panne velvet and deep fringe; Miss Batterham. French pink satin and turquoise chiffon; Miss Dell, ciel blue taffeta, medallions of pink roses; Miss Crouch, pastel pink satin trimmed with diamante; Miss Wade, (lowered silk taffeta; Miss <;. Dell, rose crepe de chine, uneven hem of silver lace; Miss I). Y\ ade, blue and silver tissue, large rose medallions on skirt.

In the Parish IT all at Papakura on Saturday evening the Papakura Girls' Hockey Club held a very successful dance. The hall was tastefully decorated in the club's colours, red and white, in the form of a spider's web. A jazzing competition was won by Miss L. Grant and Mr. R. Richardson. Other novelty dances were held. The music was supplied by Miss L. Grant, extras being played by Miss M. Francis and Miss M. Andrew. A dainty supper was provided by the club. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Jarvie (Runciman), wearing navv georgette; Mrs. F W. Grant. rose georgette; Mrs. Pilkington, phlox pink taffeta; Mrs. H. Burke (Frankton). cyclamen georgette with lame trimmings; Mesdames M. Francis, Nile green sequined georgette; J. Derbyshire, duchess blue satin with applique; M. Andrew, coral pink crep2 faille-, E. Andrew, blue and rose er pe de chine; M. O'Neil. shell pink taffeta: F. Callis. black georgette and ecru lace; J. Moffit, mauve satin: C. Hanihey. green crepe de chine; N. Callis, cyclamen georgette with silver trimmings; J. Milne, Nile green taffeta; D. Mirt.in. rea green crepe de chine; G. Gilbert. ' Anek and), flame creie de chine: K. Brooks, duchess blue crepe de chine; F. t.'ummings. cyclamen georgette and silver lace; Gardiner, phlox pink crepe faille; Misses M Mnir. peach crepe de china; K. Muir. coral pink georgette; L. Mugford. black panne velvet: B. Arbuckle, rose sou pie satin with floral lace overdress; E. Jarvie, lime shot taffeta; Campbell (Auckland), phlox pink crepe de chin?; M. Wilson, .sunset pink souple satin; G. Jenkins (Auckland), beaded gown of iade georgette; G. Andrease-i. gold «lior tiffevi; C. Wood, green »atH; J. IT-■ 111 s. prneess bliK erene de ehi.ir; -p. M il! n'. cv.-la-rrer taffeta; on it. Ink-p.u-blue georgette, gold relief: ! nai !e. cyclamen ere|»« da \Uiine, coffec^Bl'e.

A most successful open evening was held by the members of the Bridge Circle of the' Lyceum Club, last evening. The folding doors of the lounge were flung open and even the stage was used to accommodate the large number of players. Masses of greenery and pot plants, interspersed with bowls of spring flowers, made artistic decoration. Mrs. S. T. Wickstead, convenor of the circle, wore a frock of black embossed georgette, and Miss C. Murray, secretary, was in black velvet beaded in silver. Mrs. W. H. Parkes wore black and old gold lace. Amongst the players were:—Mrs. W. H. Parkes, Mrs. Duncan Clark, Mrs. Aehison, Mrs. .St. Clair Wliyte, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. R. K. Wiley, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Clarkson, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. A. Prior Williams, Mrs. Finn, Mrs. Donald, Mrs. King, Mrs. Fitzherbert, Miss J. Murray, Miss F. Murray, Miss do Camp, Mrs. Leeper, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Hamilton Smith, Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Angwin, Mrs. Sutherland, Miss F. Garlick, Miss Addlington, Miss Salek, Mrs. Ward, Miss C. Murray, Miss Holland. Mrs. A. Bullock, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. Ross, Mis. Johnstone, Mrs. Symes, Mrs. Fuller, Miss M. Hooker, Miss Rennels, Miss B. Carr, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. J. Webster, Mrs. C. Verran, Miss Cummer, Mrs. Walton, Misses Gardiner, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. H. Hume, Mrs. Moginie, Mrs. Hamlin White, Mrs. Erwin, Miss L. Gaudin, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. A. V. Penn, Mrs. Blomfield, Miss Darling, Mrs. \Yalker, Miss Harper, Mrs. Sommerville, Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Angwin, Miss Harris, Mrs. C. Chapman, Miss Rowlings, Mrs. Shanley, Mrs. Basil Hooper, Mrs. Barioot, Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Buscke, Miss Keesing (Wanganui), Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Rowse, Mrs. Braik, Mrs. Asliton, Miss Colebrook, Mrs. Stubbs, Mrs. Ross, Miss V. Hutter, Mrs. Heighway. The prize-winners were: Mrs. Harris 1, Mrs. Reed 2, Mrs. Buscke 3. Mr. Irwin won the gentleman's prize.

St. Barnabas' Hall was a scene of gaiety on Saturday night, when the Kowhai Old Pupils' Association held a delightful dance. "Ihe hall was tastefully decorated with red and blue streamers and a wealth of ferns and foliage added to the eilecl. Members of the committee present were: Miss D. Reed, who wore a frock of jade green crepe de chine and a scarf of black and gold lace; Miss 1.. Bieakley, in a gown of orange crepe de chine. The chaperons for the evening wel e: Mrs. Bamford, in figured crepe de chine and black shawl; Mrs. S. L. Wilson, in black georgette over old gold satin beaute. Among those present were: Miss H. Wilson, lime georgette, heavily beaded with silver sequins, hand embroidered shawl; Miss H. Dickey, early \ ictorian gown of blush pink taffeta; Miss Pat \ ereoe, flame embossed crepe de chine; M'ss X. White, i\ y georgette and crystal; Miss x'. Dickey, eau de nil georgette, shawl to match; Miss X. Reed, Hame crepe de chine, Spanish lace scarf: Miss L. KifT, ivory taffeta and blue shawl; Miss x' lli nchcli(Te, black and gold georgette: Miss h. C hadwick, turquoise blue taffeta: Miss F. X'orris. pink georgette and black shawl: Miss X. Clark, cvclamen shaded taffeta-. Mi ss R. Murray, pink satin and embossed shawl; Miss 0. Watson, _ pink georgette and silver lace: Miss I\. Oilmore, embroidered crepe de chine: Miss M. Paul, blue beaded .■eorcrette; Miss B. Wirhell. pink metal cloth and georgette: Miss R. Taylor, scarier find gold chiffon and tulle: Miss F. Bos ■'ell. e vela men taffeta and hem of silvv '■ce; Mi-s 1. Webb, ceil blue and silve 'ace: Miss J. Parker, shell pink taffeta •nd silver; Miss M. Tomlinson. russett georgette: Miss 0. Hanlen, old gold grenadine: Miss J. Kennear, red georgette: Miss I). Worthington, green crepe 'le chine: Miss Webster, mauve embossed tsiff<»tj» : Miss A. W evii. pink and silver brocade: Miss 1.. Eeeles, Celestial blue taffeta: Miss M. Rae, apricot crepe de •bine: Miss Brown, mandarin silk net: Miss .1. Botterall. muive and silver erepe le chine: Miss M. Strand, green crepe de ■■bine: Mi-s J. Munro. pale blue satin rrenadine: B. Strand, pink and silver lame: Miss h. Bowen. cherrv and silver metal cloth: Miss D. Mumford. apricot georgette: Miss F. Benton, mauve r-rejve de chine. guipure hand'•ainted shawl: Miss P. Read, orange ■rene de chine: Miss M. Smith, apricot -at in and silver lace: Miss M. Whip, ■ve','iinen silk with mauve insets: Miss >*. I'otfer. apricot velvet: Miss P. Fick''ii2'. hl.i'k beaded georgette: Miss 1). j Kiel's, elect ri<- blue satin: Mi«s M. Inward, evclamen velvet, silver lace and no? v: Miss .T. Chappell. black velvet ind red nosr.