SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 12, 15 January 1929, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A very enjoyable farewell afternoon was given by the members of the Te Pahu Women's Club, in honour of Mrs. Mahoney, one of the promoters of the club, and Miss Hills, a member of the committee. The afternoon passed most pleasantly with competitions and musical items. The president of the club presented Mrs. Mahoney with a handsome cushion, Mrs. Codlings made a presentation to Miss Hill of a post-card album, br/th the recipients suitably replied. A dainty afternoon tea was nerved, and all present joined in singing "For They Arc Jolly Good Fellows" and "Auld Lang Syne."

An enjoyable party was given last evening by Mrs. D. E. L. Goldwater, Fakarunga Road, Dovonport, the guest of honour being Miss Bobs Brett, whose marriage takes place shortly. Mrs. Ooldwater received wearing blaek taffeta ■with gold tissue ornament, and Miss Brett was in white floral georgette with white lace. The gifts brought by the guests to the bride-to-be, when opened, revealed the many articles necessary for a well-appointed kitchen. A competition which caused much amusement was arTanged, the winner being Miss C. Booth. J - 'lag euchre was played, the winning four being Mr. and Mrs. C. Blomfield, Miss B. Brett and Mr. R Donald. Amongst the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Brett, Miss B. Brett, Mr. and Mrs. C. Blomfield, Mr. and Mrs. Donald, Mrs. H. Heraus. Mrs. ¥. Hirst. Mrs. A. Tyaoe, Mrs. YV. Scott, Mi.-sr* D. Bailey, A. Grace. B. Hemu.-, K. Blomfield. M~. Brett, G. Williams, C. Booth, E, Booth, and Messrs. R i IftlDftj^j

I So successful has been the Victoria League Cookery Book, which was compiled from recipes collected by many well-known ladies of Auckland, who each signed their names, that edition after edition has sold out, greatly to the benefit of the local charities which are assisted. The latest edition is a bridal de luxe, which has been compiled in the hope that it will be of use to young brides beginning their housekeeping experience. A number of new recipes use small quantities of materials and thus save waste, and several menus include vegetarian dishes for a family of four, and range over soups, savouries, meats, sweets and vegetables and all forms of breads, cakes and other dishes likely to be needed in any wellconducted home. Our copy from the Victoria League rooms.