SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 260, 2 November 1928, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The gardening circle of the Lyceum Club intend holding their annual flower show next week. This is quite an event to those lovers of flowers who are ■women, and last year several wellknown horticulturists asked to attend to see the beautiful blooms, and especially the studies in harmonising colours ior which the show is well known

After Wednesday afternoon's play on the Pupuko Golf Links, Mrs. J. W. Williamson (in lieu of the ladies' captain, JMiss G. Mac Donald, who was not present), on behalf of tho ladies of the club, made a presentation to Mrs. D. 31. Davidson, in recognition of her services rendered to tho club as the ladies' secretary during tho last season.

The fjrcenhitho Hall was paclred to overflowing on Wednesday (Hallowe'en) to witness the fun and frolic which the committee of the souial club entertained the visitors with. Everything was done to make the affair as spooky as possible. ■Ghosts, goblins and witches were there playing jokes and making everything as amusing as possible. A spook in heart affairs was doing a good business and the decorations were on a scale to suit the mysterious. A first-class supper -was provided and dancing was kept up merrily till morning.

Beautiful weather was experienced on Saturday afternoon, when the United Croquet Club's lawns were opened for the. season. The president (Mrs. Coltman) welcomed the members, and hoped all would have a pleasant summer, as the lawns were in beautiful order. She also extended a welcome to several new members, and, playing the first ball through a hoop, declared the lawns opened for the season. The members ■were most hospitably entertained to afternoon tea by the members of the United Tennis Club, whose lawns were also opened that day, presenting a very bright and animated scene. Progressive croquet was played, the winner of the A prize being Mrs. Mcßride, and of the B prize Mrs. Honnor, prizes being presented by the president.

Mrs. P. Carr Rollett entertained the ladies of Titirangi yesterday. The beautiful drive and bush vistas were greatly admired. The rooms, in blue and gold, ■were profusely decorated with tritonias a-id roaes in flamo tones, while on the afternoon tea tables on the verandahs were Iceland poppies in gold and orange. Mrs. Carr Rollett received in a frock of pale apricot and scarlet. Among the guests were Mre. JVlaguiro and Miss Melville, Mesdames W. J. and T. A. Bishop, McFarlane, Macandrew, White, Nicolsen, Lincoln, Lee, Phee, Sayers, Leighton, Sache, Buscomb, Pickering, Freeman, Rowland, Wood, F. Culpitt, Kealy, Stanton, Baylies, Jones, O. Jones, Macdonald, Havey, Witten, Wctherall, Eoutley. • * • •

A successful fair was held in St. Aidan's Hall yesterday afternoon to raise funds to reduce the parish debt and for building purposes. The hall was a> bower of pink flowers with bamboo and spring foliage, giving a delightful garden effect. Bishop Anderson was introduced to the gathering by the Rev. H. A. Coleman, and explained the need for the bazaar. The stall-holders were: Christmas gift stall, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Jones; produce, Mrs. Wrigley, Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Harrowell, and Miss Kidd; Meadowbank stall, Mrs. S. Williams, Mrs. E. Wigg; eweets stall, Mrs. Burcher, Mrs. Morton, and the ladies of the choir; general stall, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Brownhill, members of the G.F.S., and Girl Guides; flower stall, Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Shuttleworth; fancy etall, Mrs. and Miss Woods; plain sewing, Mesdames Reid, Burbush, Sutton; cake stall, Mesdames Holderness, Weir, Dawson, Morton, Carter, limes; toy e tall, Mrs. Garrett and Miss Towle; refreshments, Miss Giesen and assistants. Father Christmas was repreeented by Miss Nancy Garrett, who dispensed toys to the little foik.

A pleasant evening was spent at the conclusion of the Hallyburton-Johnstone Sports Club carnival on Wednesday night. Among those present were: Miss A. Dunningham, blue and silver shot taffeta and crimson shawl; Miss D. Holmes, silver lame; Miss G. Peacock, cyclamen taffeta; Mrs. Coyle, black and white georgette with black satin wrap; Mrs. Rose, pale pink beaded georgette over cyclamen satin; Mrs. Dunningham, black crepe de chine, black and white shawl; Mrs. Donaldson, wine coloured velvet and gold lace; Mrs. O*Meara, black velvet with cyclamen; Miss M. "Rose, pink and green shot taffeta; Miss E. Field, apricot crepe de chine and lace; 3liss M. Agnew, peacock blue chiffon velvet, beaded; Mrs. Agnew, blue and «rey bengaline; Mrs. Walker, black taffeta with lace; Mrs. Shearer, red and eilver tissue; Mrs. Whitten, cream fcitin with gold lace; Mrs. Hall, blue Bsitin with lace overdress; Mrs. Leakie, navy georgette; Mrs. Wilkinson, black crepe de chine; Mrs. Cleaver, figured crepe de chine; Mrs. Oldfield, blue georgette, lace godets; Mies McLocklin, cyclamen taffeta; Mrs. C. Courtenay, black georgette; Miss M. Cameron, rose georgette and silver; Mrs. Marshall, powder blue crepe de chine, white shawl; Miss V. Blade, leaf green georgette with sequins; Mrs. Lee, reseda green silk; Mrs. F. Dyson, navy marocain; Mrs. May, jade green and beige; Mrs. Best, black georgete and steel beads; Miss Ma her, peach georgette, heavy bead fringe; Miss A. Harris, mauve georgette, gold lace; Miss M. Dudley, rose georgette with rose taffebi; Miss W. Cillam, scarlet georgette and blue; Miss D. May, pale blue tafeta and silver lace; Miss G. Brain, pale preen taffeta witli mauve; Mrs. fawn crope <\c chine;. Miss I. Failer, pink satin nncl diamante; Mrs. Larsen, ivory silk; Miss Walters, white crepe do chine, beaded; Miss Monthey, cerise crepe de chine; Miss I. Dudley, shrimp pink panno velvet and silver.

An At Home was-given by Mrs. W. Webster, at her residence in Devonport, yesterday afternoon, at which fla» A™ 7 "i ternoon tea was served. Amongst the players were: Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Prosser WvtS lr^r COU i tS ' Mrs " Wheeler, Mrs! Weight Mrs. Bruce-Smith, Mrs. Scott Urs htronach, Mrs. Parkinson, Mrs' MulW Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Pallairett, MrJ *£&'& J - Koch ' MiBS Ha^'and

*** * , ™ T »L E £ cksr Nook Cr °qiet Club held an At Home yesterday, progressive games being played on both the Croquet and bowling greens at two sessions. The greens were in perfect condition, and the arrangements made by the ladies ensured an enjoyable time. The winners of games were as follow:— Morning session: "A" prize, Mrs. Ellis- "B" pme, Mrs. Sharp. Second session:' "A" Mrs Bailey; "B," Mrs. Whitfleld. Some ot the ladies indulged in bowls, and showed considerable skill in the men's game. A dainty lunch and afternoon tea were provided, the tables behi"- decorated with Iceland poppies.

The annual bazaar and sale of work in connection with St. Peter's Church, Takapuna, was held yesterday in the Forester's Hall. The stalls were attractively decorated with black and red, the tea rooms with fronds of tree ferns and masses of pink roses. Preparatory to the opening of the bazaar, Mr. A. Harris, MJ?., spoke, commenting on the evidence of the ladies' work, and wishing them a successful sale. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. W. Williamson) declared the bazaar open for business. The Rev. W. G. Monckton was also on the platform, Mrs. Williamson was presented with a lovely bouquet by Marjorie Brett. The stalls and stallholders were:—Guild stall, Mrs. E. C. Cutten, Mrs. H. Matthews, Miss Blomfield, and Miss Tibbs; sweets stall, Mrs. N. Howe and Mrs. C. Black; electric cooking demonstration given by Mies Scott, assisted by Mrs. Mowbray, Mrs. Bowden, and Mrs. Crosher; handkerchief stall, Mrs. J. W. Williamson, Miss E. Lorie, Mrs. Matthewman, and Mrs. C. Williamson; toy stall and "dip" in charge of Misa V. Monckton and helpers; cake and produce stall, Mrs. E. Close and Mrs. E. E. Grimwade; fancy stall, Mrs. Collard, Mrs. Gillett, Mrs. Dunn; men's stall (jumble), Messrs. Binden, Hawes, Archibald, and Blinkhorne. The tearoom was in charge of Mrs. Algie, assisted by Mrs. A. Seaman, Mrs. Hawes, Miss M. Hutchinson, Mrs. Turtill, Master R. Turtill, Mrs. Alexander, Captain Algie, and Mrs. Dickinson. Flower stall, Mrs. Cook and Miss Margery Meek. ♦ • • • ♦ A unique and artistic entertainment was given at Belmont last night, in aid of St. Michael's Hall building fund by two companies of young people under the direction and training of Mrs. B. Wyatt. Six items out of the programme were given by children of Belmont and Bayswater, who have only been in training a few weeks, and whose progress augurs well for the future. The programme opened with a piano solo, " Heller's Tarantelle," charmingly played by Miss Maud Williamson. Six delightful studies and dances were given by three very young performers, Betty and Toy Middleton and Pixie Bestic. The full company of Belmont Juvenile Entertainers gave some graceful and interesting displays of classic exercises and eurythmics. A Dutch song, with Betty Middleton as Gretchen, was insistently encored. The older company (both in training and age) are a troupe that Mrs. Wyatt may be proud of. They are known as " The Purity Brigade " (Heme Bay), and their excellent performance was applauded again and again. Successful soloists in their numbers were: Miss Sybil Phillippe, Miss Jean Scott, Miss Francis Phillipps, elocutionist, and Miss Dallas Lethaby, a little dauseuse of unusual talent. The accompaniments were played by Miss Laura Phillipps, Mrs. MacFadgeon, and Miss Valerie Wyatt, _ .