SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 233, 2 October 1928, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Birkenhead Old Boys held a very enjoyable dance in the RA.0.8. Hall on Saturday .night. Special lighting effects with coloured electric lights, balloons and streamers, and the many pretty designs among the ladies' dresses made a very fine display.

The Query Girls gave a very enjoyable progressive bridge party yesterday afternoon when a large number of players were present, tlie proceeds being in aid of-the Brett Memorial Home. The prize-winners were Mrs. H. Allen and Miss S. Norton.

The Birkenhead Labour party had a record night at their weekly whist drive on Saturday last. The prize-winners were: Ladies, Mrs. Clements. 1, Mrs. Hardlana 2; gentlemen, Mr. Flavell 1, Mr. Taylor 2.

On Friday night a successful and enjoyable dance was held in the Matiere Hall, when the Plunket Society held the annual ball to organise the funds for the Matiere sub-branch. Many were present and the music,- which was very much appreciated, was supplied by Mrs. Armstrong. At midnight a delicious supper was served by the ladies of the Plunket Society and many other willing helpers.

On Tuesday last an enjoyable and wellattended "500" tournament wag held at the residence of Mrs. G. Kelly, Matiere. An enjoyable supper was served about midnight by the ladies of the committee and many other helpers. The proceeds were in aid of the Eiifelish Church. Miss I. Kelly was successful in winning the ladies' first prize, while Mr. A. Turner was the winner of the gentleman's The consolation was won by Mrs. G. Kelly, while the gentleman's was won by Mr. Pleasants.

Mrs. Owen Malion, of Mount St. John, Epsom, gave a delightful farewell tea party at the Tudor Rooms yesterday afternoon. The table was' a Dower of different, shaded anemones. The hostess, who is leaving for Australia on Friday, wore a gown of biscuit wool crepe de chine, with hat to tone. Among the guests were Mrs. A. Grayson, Mrs. R. Wright, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. J. Pascoe, Mrs. Short, Mrs, C. Holmes, Mrs. C. Seed, Mrs. C. Patterson, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Varner, Mrs. C. Whitley, Mrs. R. Wiley, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. MacFarlane, Miss Dawson. Mi,ss Grayson, Miss S. Dawson, Miss Rona Wright, Miss Palmer, Miss Wright. ' , /

A very enjoyable surprise party was given to Mrs. E. A. Beattie on Saturday night. Among the guests were: Mrs. W. S. Gooding, caxe blue floral georgette; Mrs. C. Slater, navy blue crepe de chine and georgette; Mrs. H. Bruse, bois de rose rayon; Mrs. E. McKeown, pale green bordered crepe de chine; Mrs. F. Probine, bois de rose crepe de chine; Miss F. Caro, blue repp coat frock; Miss P. Blake, shot taffeta; Miss M. Blake, blue crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Casey, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. R. McWhirter, beaded blue crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Sandler, grey embossed georgette; ,Miss M. Ovenden, pale pink crepe de chiue, with shawl; Misses M. and V. McKeown, floral voile; Mrs. T. Blake, jersey jumper suit. Mrs. F. Probine carried off the prize for the evening.

On Thursday the Henderson Women's Institute held its annual social in the Town Hall, and the function was again thoroughly enjoyed by all. The music for dancing was provided by Taylor's Orchestra, of Swanson, while the supper was provided by the members of the institute. The hall was decorated in red and white, presenting a very gay appearance with. the matay coloured frocks of. the dancers. Various items given during the evening included poi dancing and singing by visiting Maori girls, who met with appreciation from the audience. Mrs. Pollard and Mr. Booth both contributed songs and a 500 tournament was well patronised. The winners at cards were Mrs. Booth and Mr. Gordon Chrippes. Miss Spencer, president of the Hawke's Bay Federation of the Women's Institute, was present for a short time as a guest.

A very successful fancy dress dance was given by Miss Mabel Johnson at the Scots Hall on Saturday evening. There were over 300 pupils present, and a very bright scene was presented. Miss Johnand received her guests in a frock of black taffeta and beaded net, and carried a bouquet of red anemones and sweet peas, presented by her pupils. During the evening a minuet was danced by 20 of the seniors in costume, and Miss Johnson, with her partner, Mr. Hutchison, gave a delightful exhibition of the ,ballroom Yale Blues. This was followed by 12 couples in another charming performance. The finals of the senior, class competition were held. Joyce Carlew and lan Moir were first in the Friday class and Irene Isaacs and Arthur Sid4el, in the Saturday class. During the evening a presentation of a pair of opera glasses was made to Miss Johnson from her pupils.

The Ritz Dance Club held a very enjoyable evening at the Hall, Devonport, on Monday evening. The hall was gaily decorated with coloured streamers and lights of many hues. Amongst those present were: Miss Coe, wearing a frock of black satin and embossed georgette; Miss Grittos, green crepe de chine; Miss T. Lord, rose georgette and shawl; Miss L. Lord, white crepe de chine; Miss Harrison, pink crepe de chine and taffeta; Miss Cooksey, black lace frock; Miss Proud, black georgette and silver lace; Miss Caiildwell, black taffeta; Miss Hine, navy marocain; Miss. Naughton, fawn marocain; Miss Linkhorne, blue taffeta and silver lace; Miss W. Bowen, gold lace over pearl georgette; Miss Pickworth, black and gold sequinned frock; Miss Hale, cyclamen metal cloth and crepe de chine; Miss P. Pridgaux, blue georgette; Miss E. Prideaux, silver tissue and lace; Miss 0. Bickerton, briar rose velvet and gold lace; Miss Waterhouse, black taffeta and lace with shoulder posy; Miss Hyde, blue georgette; Miss E. Bowen, black velvet and pearl shawl; Miss A. deMar, white crepe de chine frock.

A surprise party was given to Mrs. Cerutty, of Glen Ayr, One Tree Hill, on Saturday evening. The organisers, Mrs. Lennard and Miss St. Clair Whyte, had made complete arrangements for an enjoyable evening, and the guests whiled away a very pleasant time in dancing, and competitions. Mrs. Cerutty wore an ecru lace over lettuce green satin, velvet sash. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Salek, Miss R. Bowles, Miss Edna Ballantyne, Miss Marjorie Cerutty, Miss D., Rainger, Miss Ethel Hardley, Miss N. Gastard, Miss St. Clair Whyte, Miss E. Atkins, Miss Nancye St. Clair Whyte, Miss Collins, Miss Taylor. The competitions were won by Miss N. St. Clair Whyte and Mr. Jack Newson.

The Auckland Retail Shop Assistants' Charity Club held a gala dance last evening at the Scots Hall, Symonds Street. Basketß of hanging ferns, numerous green and yellow streamers festooned the ceiling and walls, and many shades of balloons made for an effective decoration. Burnnand's orchestra was in a bower of numerous coloured electric lights and greenery. Miss Trotter and Mr. Dryland were recalled for a dual dancing number. Members of the committee present were Mrs. Burgess, in black ninon and cream scalloped lace hem; Miss Walsh, black lace gown; Miss Horspool,' black lace and . georgette; Miss Christie, ivory lace, sash of apricot velvet; Miss Fatten, delphinium blue taffeta and gold lace; Miss . Purcell, mirror black velvet.

On Saturday the Friendly Hall, Dominion Road, was the scene of a gay festival, the occasion being the celebration of the Celtic Soccer Club's first season, when over 100 guests sat down to supper. The tables were tastefully decorated with spring flowers and the hall in the club's colours, green and white. After partaking of the good things provided, games, singing and dancing were indulged in. Amongst the artists who contributed to the night's entertainment were Mr. -G. Howard, singing and dancing, and Mr. W. Rimmer, card manipulation. The music was capably supplied by Messrs. Murray Kay, Dennis Davidson and the Misses Johnston and P. and L. Curran. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Johnston, black silk marocain; Pickering, terra cotta crepe de chine; Kay, black crepe de chine and lace; Weir, jade green and ecru lace; Carter, navy crepe de chine and georgette; Forsythe, black ring velvet; Barry, floral georgette; Tocker, navy crepe de chine; Backhouse, emerald beaded georgette; Morris, navy and jade crepe ae chine; Barnes, black ring velvet; Howard, jade green crepe de chine, lace appliques; Gordon, midnight blue crepe de chine, guipure lace; Rowett, black georgette and pink scarf; Godfrey, peach taffeta and silver; Scandle, navy and bois de rose crepe de chine; Curran, apple green crepe de chine and diamante; Misses Olga Wine, moonlight blue tinsel and georgette; Shields spring green taffeta and silver; Jenkins, white spotted crepe de chine; P. Gordon, scarlet georgette, silver relief; Johnston, turquoise blue, uneven hem, peach 6hawl; McFarlane, lemon taffeta, blue and gold; O'Keefe, sea green crepe de chine, peach trimming; Carter, flame crepe de chine, moonlight tinsel; J. Scandle, nil green crepe de chine, black posy; E. Boddy, white satin, silver flounce; G. Curran, gold petalled taffeta, coloured posy; E. Berridge, green crepe de chine and lace; P. Scandle, sky blue taffeta; Williams; pink crepe de chine; M. Gordon, white georgette, silver corsage; Baxter, cyclamen ring velvet; P. Curran, white georgette, black uneven hem, pink posy; L. Curran, turquoise blue net and silver; Little "Miss Margaret Barry, mauve crepe de chine.

The annual ball in connection with the Takapuna Municipal Band was held last night, in the Gaiety Theatre, at Takapuna, and proved a great success. The theatre was artistically arranged with fronds of nikau palms screening the walls, and ferns and arum lilies screening the stage, from which excellent music was played by Clyde Howley's Internationals. Overhead there was a great display of flags and bunting giving the warmth of colour to the theatre. The supper tables were prettily arranged with asparagus fern and large yellow marigolds. Members of the committee present were: Mrs. Hunt, wearing blue brocade; Mrs. N. Smith, rose brocaded satin, blue shawl; Mrs. Rappard, cream lace dress over shell pink crepe de chine; Mrs. Higgins, flame crepe de chine; Miss Xickolson, mauve crepe de chine. During the evening Mr. Clyde Howley gave a clever demonstration of the Black Bottom dance. Amongst those present were: Mrs. C. Brinsden, black brocaded satin; Mrs. Lockyer, black crepe de chine; Mrs. Hutchins, navy blue charuraline; Mrs. V. Lee, apricot de chine and cream lace; Miss M. MeKee, rose pink satin, gold lace; Miss T. Dick, rose shot grey silk and silver; Miss D. McKee, lavender taffeta; Miss Powell, green sequinned frock; Miss S. McKee, eau de nil taffeta; Mrs. E. McLeod, brocaded crepe de chine, Oriental brocade; Mrs. Burgess, green taffeta; Mrs. Kirkham, cherry silk bengaline and Paris lace; Mrs. Harrison, black lace over pink; Miss M. Fleming, green taffeta; Miss N. Broadman, blue georgette and pink shawl; Mrs. H. Lindsay, black georgette and sequin, blue shawl; Miss N. Quayle, blue beaded crepe de chine, mauve shawl; Miss Bestic, ch-rry crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss StDlton, pink crepe de chine; Miss Ev'eison, salmon pink crepe de chine; Miss T. Stillton, peach £repe de chine; Miss Myers, black crepe de chine and coffee lace; Mrs. Finlay, black crepe de chine and jet; Miss D. Lockyer, coffee tinselled jersey cloth; "Miss Tucker, cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss Agate) silver and white lame; Miss G. Nickolson, rose pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Paterson, apple green silk and lace; Miss M. Rappart, raspberry crepe de chine; Miss M. Evans, white silk; Mrs. Evans, floral crepe de chine; Miss Ph. Blackwell, carmine chameuse; Miss C. Blackwell, brocaded lame and coral pink georgette; Mrs. Graham, flame crepe de chine; Miss Graham, pink tucked georgette; Mrs. R. Fisher, mauve • georgette and spangles; Mrs. T. Mackay, salmon pink crepe de chine and silver lace; Miss L. Edgar, green satin; Miss L. Nickolson emerald green crepe de chine; K! Williams, shell pink crepe de Chine; Miss P. Anderson, black crepe de chine sequinned; Miss B. Ay ton, black taffeta and crimson flower; Mrs. Kember, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. Wheatley, forget-me-not blue taffeta; Miss E. Wood, green crepe de chine, guipure lace; Mrs. Ekinan, -pink sequinned dress over apricot crepe de chine; Mrs. Battye, black satin floral appliques; Miss T. Brown, pink shot taffeta; Mrs. Hooker, pale pink crepe de chine and silver lace; Mrs. J. Grainger, black georgette over white georgette, beaded; Mrs. Lloyd, black panne velvet and silver, embossed silver lame shawl;" Miss M. Neld, blue taffeta -and floral trimmings; Miss Cooper, wine coloured georgette, crystal beading; Mrs. McLein, apricot georgette over satin, Arabian lace panels; Mrs. H. Whiting, bois de rose satin and lace; Mrs". J. Hanley, cyclamen crepe de chine and floral ninon; Miss G. Le Maire, silver lace and pink georgette; Miss L. Keely. lavender georgette; Miss R. Hardy, pale maize georgette; Miss E. King, apple green taffeta; Miss Moore, primrose satin and lace; Miss G. Sevi, petunia tiered taffeta; Miss G. Codd, pink georgette, cream shawl; Miss R. Wake, Naples blue satin and gold lace; Mrs. Findlay, green and white silk moracain.