SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Issue 38, 14 February 1929, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The members of the Auckland District Executive of the Woniens' Christian Temperance Union entertained their president, Mrs. Lee-C'owie (on the eve of her departure for a six months' visit to Honolulu) at a farewell afternoon tea at John Courts Limited. A full representation was present, and eulogistic references were made to Mrs. Cowie's valuable services, given so freely for the cause, and ■w'\s\\u\« l\t>x Godspeed, and a safe return to Xow Zealand.

| A most enjoyable party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mosaman, at Matiere, on Friday night last. Dancing was enjoyed, and excellent music was supplied by Mrs. Boss, J. Ross, and Mr. Wakeford, of Ohura. Fancy hats and streamers added much variety to the night's entertainment, and judging by the amount of jollity and goodwill displayed, all thoroughly enjoyed the function. About midnight a most enjoyable supper was served in an open tent, where the tables were beautifully decorated by Miss L. Mossman and Miss A. Sandison, assisted by a band of willing helpers. The arrangement of ferns and coloured streamers running in a network to the sprays of freshly-picked plums looked most effective. After supper dancing was continued to the small hours. Those present were:—Mesdames L. Mossman, A. Sandison, Grenville, E. Ross. Sandison, D. Fauchelle, Shannon, K. Stevenson, K. Baker, J. Southby, K. Bradshaw, M. Gray, K. Thomas, S. Margan, M. Chaytor, M. Weinburg, M. Mci. lure, Wakeford, S. Wood, E. Howie, J. Rliynd, D. Beaton.

A very happy party was held on Monday evening at Nairn's rooms to celebrate the coming of age of Mrs. Holden's daughter, Miss Esme Curson. A large number of guests assembled at supper, which was set among attractive surroundings. Miss Esme Curson, who v.ore a dainty pink georgette and satin frock, with blue shoulder wrap, was the recipient of many beautiful presents. She received with her mother, Mrs. Holden, who was dressed in an eau de nil silk crepe de chine, with gold trimmings. Among the guests were: Miss Lila Haydon, wearing mauve crepe de chine; Mrs. H. Purdy, flame beaded georgette, and black shawl; Mrs. Williams, ceil blue georgette and lace; Mrs. Reardon, champagne georgette; Mrs. Pyke, cyclamen ninon; Mrs. Kirby, silver lace frock; Mrs. Vipond, black chenille velvet; Mrs. S. Purdy, blue crepe de soie and gold lace; Miss Mavis Reardon, flame tulle gown; Miss Lillian Curson, pale pink crepe fleuri, with sequinned lace; Miss Dorothy Ellis, ivory crepe de chine, Brussels lace flounce; Miss Violet Connelly, black georgette and lace; Miss Ida Vipond, coral lace over same toned satin; Miss Gwen Maughan, blue georgette and satin; Miss Kawson, flame crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lame; Miss Gwen Aikens, white chiffon and silver lace; Miss Flavell, pastel pink crepe de chine; Miss Williams, ivory taffeta and silver; Miss Phil Purdy, apricot chifTon taffeta and gold lace; Miss Esmond, sky blue crepe fleuri; Miss Zona Gardiner, apple green crepe de chine and silver; Miss Una Gardiner, orchid silk crepe de soie; Miss Edie Meeks, blue taffeta, black shoulder wrap; Miss Rene Jeffs, blue silk worked in silver; Miss Curson, jade green floral ninon; Miss Betty Drayton, black chiffon taffeta.

A party .of enthusiastic dancers patronised the popular cabaret, "Ye Olde Pirate Shippe," at Milford, last night. Some of the latest dance numbers were played by the "Pirate Band." Amongst the dancers were:—Mrs. E. Brett, wearing cream crepe de chine; Mrs. Bell, ivory lace frock, beaded; Mrs. George McLeod, black crepe de chine and silver; Mrs. N. Loveridge, black georgette and lace; Mrs. A. W. Joughin, blue and fawn crepe de chine; Miss G. Harris, pink georgette; Miss Helen Seabrook, white georgette; Miss M. Fen wick, pink pleated georgette; Miss M. Monk, ivory chiffon Telvetj Miss Phyllis Christian, pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Williams, rose pink crepe de chine; Mies Ida Tucker, cyclamen frilled crepe* chine; Miss O. Schulze, white ray de chine, mauve appliques and shawl; Mrs. Coxblack velvet, with touches of cream and lemon, Spanish shawl; Miss K.

Spriggs, pink and white crepe do chine; Miss Z. Clare, figured crepe de chine; Miss M. Durev, floral crepe de chine; Miss E. Clare, ciel blue crepe de chine and guipure lace; Miss L. Hellaby, shell pink chiffon, beaded; Miss M. Heard, floral crepe de chine and lace; Miss M. Clare, cherry raysylk; Miss P. Bailey, figured crepe de chine; Miss Seccombe, black satin; Miss 15. Young, apricot crepe de chine; Miss M. Speedy, figured crepe de chine; Miss W. Young, powder blue satm-, Mrs. Possemskie, ivory la.ee frock-, Miss E. Donovan, flame taffeta, gold lace; Miss Begbie, orange georgette and diamante, Italian shawl; Miss B. Challis, periwinkle blue taffeta and lame; Miss Warren, rose georgette; Miss Rogers, silver lame and apricot crepe de chine.