SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 248, 19 October 1928, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A surprise party visited the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Webb-Jones,. Wanganui, on Saturday afternoon, when Mrs* W. Hutchins, on behalf of the visitors, presented to Miss Eva Webb-Jones a Wan-ganui-made travelling rug, on the eve of her marriage to Signor Antonio Marotta, of the Grand Opera Company, at present in the Dominion.

On Wednesday evening p. very large gathering of people met in St. George's Hall, Ranfurly Road, to welcome home, aifter kn eight months' holiday in England, Mrs. J. L. Litt, the wife of the vicar of St. George's Church. Mr. Preston Chambers, churchwarden, voiced the feelings of those present in.welcoming her back, and in acknowledging her valuable work in the parish, particularly among the young people. Mrs. Litt replied in a delightful little speech, at the close of which she was presented with a beautiful bouquet. Mrs. A. Griffiths and her pupils provided several interesting elocutionary items, and refreshments were served by the wives of vertymen and by members of the Ladies' Guild.

■ A successful meeting 1 in connection, with the League of Mothers was held in" the Manurewa Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, when there was a large attendance. The speakers were Mesdames J. T. F. Mitchell and J. Cooke, their remarks embracing the objects and organisation of, the League, which, it was emphasised, is entirely undenominational. Interesting facts were- also given regarding the development of j uvenfle character, child psychology, and the importance .of moral, physical arid religious trdihing. L Musical items wrfrer contributed by Madame Aileen Frost, Mrs. W. Carroll, Mrsf. A. C, Setxon. Mrs. Guthrie, Misses Dorothy -Nelson and Matty Youngson. : A very pleasant and sociable afternoon was enjoyed, the hostesses being Mrs. C. S. McCaHutn,, Mrs. Wrigley and Mrs. Griffin. A dainty afternoon tea was provided by these ladies.

Despite the inclement weather there was a fair attendance at the Town Hall last night to hear the talented youijg Russian at the piano. The audience was a most appreciative one and showed its enthusiasm by rounds of applause. Amongst those who were present were: Mrs. G. Richardson, Mrs. A. E. Moore, Mrs. Wright,: Mrs. Nello Porter, Mrs. C. Prime, Mrs. Alfred Kidd,, Mrs. J. Endean, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. A, Mulsran, Mrs. P. Crisp, Mrs. Alfred Eady, Mrs. S. Jackson, Mrs. A. Gordon, Mrs. P. Wallace, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. M. Peterson, Mrs. King, Mrs. D. McGregor, Mrt. Campbell, Mrs. E. Heighway, Miss R. Colenian Miss E. Myers, Miss Maida Hooker, Mws Berta Carr, Miss Weston, Miss P• Lewins, Miss D. Somerville, Miss p, Weston, Miss J. Tolhurst, Miss J Mi ß ? 9 K S L - D ® Renz y> Woods; Nancv rot, Mlss P " F, y nn - Miss Robertson \r wG' Clarke » Miss E. wT™V, M,S9 Worthington, Miss G Gordo «' Fraser, Mta G w«"' MIBB • •

and^badceTwon'h^^ 1 ' 011 tr opbiea belonging To life Vm* 8 ?"' Hockey Association took pt WSJ Matthew's Hall, Hob.on Str«t" u,t" van-' ng. The evening was occupied in eame* dancing, musical items and com D etS*' those contributing to the nrLno being Misses Duncan, L. Brown M mT thews, G. Stonex, B. Channel!~ bers of Mr. Cooper's Orchestra'. Mr. Kent, president of the association, made the presentation of the trophies and badges, in the absence of Mr Gam* Brown, patron. The prizes were L follows:— Senior grade: Wesley, Dawson Cup and badges (champion team); Mount ■Eden team, Grenville Cup (runners-up team); Somerville, Belmore Cup (champion for knock-out games); Y.W.C.A. Bei necker Cup (King's Birthday Tournament champion team). Miss Birrl Saunders received Mr. Bernecker's special the the moßt con « ißt ent player for he 1028 season. Junior grade: Mount Junior Ch P - pat^toe ' bracketed for unior Championship Cup, also badsesfor a "£. p *P fttoet °e> bracketed lrtentpiin ? (K,n « 8 Bi rthday TournaCuS i ra ! )ion team); Papakiira,. Eden Technicni n j un ' or championship; Samm ? on St^ lentß ' B «»iecker Cup SSCb4 lm > mi °' k-oek-J

The series of bridge parties held by the bridge committee of the Community Club still progress, and up to the present date over &75 has been colected. Another successful gathering was held yesterday, when a very enjoyable time was spent. The winners of the prizes were Mrs. Henderson, for progressive bridge; Mrs. Bach, stationary bridge; and Mrs. Page, 500. Members of the committee present were:—Mrs. F. E. N. Gaudin, Mrs. G. L. Gresham, Mrs. John Fuller, Mrs. Alfred Eady, Mrs. G. S. Jackson, Mrs. S. H. Brown. Others present were:—Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. H. Bach, Mrs. Esarn, Mrs. H. Moses, Mrs. M. A.

Miller, Miss J. Benjamin (Melbourne), Miss V. Moses, Mrs. Hazard, Mrs. Somerville, Mrs. Gavey, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Page, Miss M. Kronfeld, Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. Short, Mrs. Outrani Horspool, Mrs. R. Isaacs, Mrs. Lichten&tein, Mrs. Speer, Mrs. Coulthard, Miss Campbell, Mrs. Neilsori, Mrs. P. Lichtenstein, Mrs. Colwill, Mrs. Kealy, Mrs. Hunt, Miss R. Keesing, Mrs. Ellerbeck, Mrs. E. W. Griffiths, Mrs. Addenbrooke, Mrs. Neumegen, Mrs. Large, Mrs. White, Mrs. Rollo, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. W. Coltman, Mrs. Kinnear, Mrs. Maclnnes, Mrs. Sigley (Raetihi), Mrs. J. Johnston, Mrs. Bagnall, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. G. Carter, Miss S. Williams, Mrs. G. Short, Mrs. F. Nicholls.

In the midst of pleasant surroundings and lovely weather conditions, the Carlton Croquet Club's opening for the season eventuated in the presence of a goodly attendance of , members and enthusiasts. The president, Mrs. Hamilton, congratulated the management on the /splendid condition of the lawns, which indeed looked a picture. The president also- made special reference to the success which had. Attended the efforts of' the. members of the various committees during the winter in raising funds for the upkeep and general improvement of the club's property. She expressed her • regret at the absenoe through illness of Mr.. R. S. Lawrence, whose valuable,aid for many years past in furthering the interests of the club was especially remembered and commented upon. The table decorations, consisting ,of flowers and the club's colours, were very pretty, and the whole proceeding reflected credit on those responsible for the arrangements. The ladies of the committee who were present were:—Mrs. Hamilton (president), Mrs. T. .Clark and Mrs. E. Cucksey (vice-presidents), Mrs. Wm. Perry (hon. secretary), Mrs. T. Wilson (hon. treasurer), Mrs. Aicken, Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Davy,- Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Page and. Miss Keatley. During the afternoon a progressive croquet tournament was held, the prize winners being Mrs. Clarksou and Miss Shaw (A grade), and Mrs. Jolison (B grade).

The second annual meeting of the Thames Girls' Club took place on Wednesday evening in the Druids' Hall, Newton. The patroness, Mrs D. A. Campbell, Mayoress, presided. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet, Mrs. Campbell congratulated the club on its splendid work for the year, and said the activities of the members, both in social and charitable work, had been wonderful. She then made some useful suggestions for the coming year. After the business of the meeting was finished, several presentations to Mesdames McGregor, president, and King, secretary, were made bp the committee and members. After a short and happy speech by Mr. T. Aitken, the meeting was carried on as a social evening. In the competitions the winners were Mesdames Thorburn and Edwards. Musical items were given by Mrs. Snowling, Miss McGregor, Miss McIntyre and Mr. W. Robinson. During supper the president asked Mrs. Campbell to light the candle on the birthday cake, which was presented by the committee and made by Mrs. M. Kerr. A Ind ™ e ™ ber - Mis Jansen, cut the cake, nrMent «a ij" distributed amongst all Slro «i a Syne" brought a evenin S to » close. The ww * committee elected for the Rooming yaar are: Patroness, Mrs. CampbeH, Mayoress; vice-patroness, ® r lrs.' Hutchenson; president, Mrs. R McGregor; vice-presidents, Mesdames T. Aitken, J. D. Crawford, Miss Dick; secretary, Mrs. T. A. King; treasurer, Miss J. Aitken; committee, Mesdames M. Kerr, Hendersen, Culpitt, Clarke, Reardon, Rea, Nicholls, Stubbing,- GriJ>ble, E. Kerr, A. Anderson, Cordes, Radford, O'Brien,

After over forty years absence from Auckland, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mettam are staying in the city for a short period. On Tuesday a few friends gave them a surprise luncheon at their daughter's charming cottage, Rocky Nook. The sitting-room was decorated with some beautiful pink roses and golden brown gillie flowers, and the luncheon table with old fashioned bluebells and forget-me-nots. A very pleasant time was spent talking over old times. Some of the old identities will remember the Mettam Bros., who were well-known on the concert platiform fifty years ago.