SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 104, 4 May 1929, Page 14

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The next lunche^nitallf' to be held at the Lyceum Club' .'•fti'ek is to be addressed by the Monckton on "Women and the ""League of Nations," and all those- been privileged to hear the speaker previously, anticipate an enjoyabli^'^^r. * V. * * A very homo" was held on the Mount Albe;rs. croquet lawns on Thursday, when sister clubs were represented and progressive croquet was played during the day, . .The winners in A section were: Miss"Keatley,.. Miss Burgess, Miss Taylor. B. Section: Mrs. Nixon,' Mrs. Wilkin, Mrs. Aitclison and Mrs. Jackson. * * * * ; The .monthly meeting of the Otahuhu Women's - Christian Temperance Union Schoolroom : T Ke • President was in the chair, and Dr. Mildred Staley, from Auckland, gave a most interesting address on "New Ways for Old." She also spoke of the Pan-Bacific Conference, at which she was a delegate. * * An enjoyable surprise party was held on Thursday eveniilg at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Boberts, "Tyrone Villa," Pakuranga, when-* about 40 friends gathered in honour of the birthday of Mrs. Boberts. Dancing, games and bridge were interspered with music, until supper time, during which several toasts were honoured, and the guest of the evening was presented with two card tables, with the best wishes of her many friends. A very happy evening was brought to a close by the singing of "'Auid Lang Sync." « •» * * Miss Dorothy Martin, of Vincent Boad, Bemuera, was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge party yesterday afternoon to assist the funds*for the Bev. Jasper Caldcr's shelters. . Miss Martin also held another bridge afternoon, during the wefk,4iO-jJihe.<iuterests of the same cause. Arranged blooms of richly coloured chrysanthemums, and the hostess received her guests wearing'a frock of navj georgette and ecru lace. Miss Nonic Martin was in royal blue georgette. Amongst the players were: Mrs. Herman,Mrs, McCoy, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Tattley, MrWKaro," Mrs. Gorrie, Mrs. G. W. Hutchison, Mrs. Goosman, Mrs. Massey, JTrs. Marriner, Miss B. Sharman and Miss "West;"

An enjoyable party was held on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. J. Hamon, Stanley Bay, in honour of her granddaughter, Miss Esme Dorrington. The dance and supper rooms were daintily decorated with dahlias, streamers and balloons. Mrs. Hamon received her guests in a frock of black georgette and s'lver. Miss Esme Dorrington wore love uird green georgette with apricot and silver. Amongst the guests were: Miss B. Birchall, kingfisher blue satin; Miss M. Baldock, beige lace over pink silk; Miss.D. Birchall, orange and blue taffeta; Miss D. Joynt, violet velvet and silver lace; Miss G. Jones, black satin, appliqued with silver lace; Miss Walton, hand embroidered green georgette; Miss A. Davies, pink taffeta; Miss L. Baldock, silver lame and silver lace; Miss 0. Clark, pink lace over pink georgette; Miss G. Dorrington, mauve velvet and silver; Miss P. Parker, pink velvet and silver; Mrs. J. Dorrington, blue crepe de chine and gold.

The committee of. the Taheke Baskethall Club held a plain and fancy dress ball in the Taheke Hall on Friday. The room was gaily ornamented with foliage from the bush, principally nikau and various ferns, relief being given by the many coloured' streamers. Excellent music was provided by the Taheke orchestra, and a dainty supper was served.by the ladies. The prize-winners for fancy dresses were: —Best fancy dress, Misses 0. and U. Bott (ballet dancers); Mr. F. Bockell (Chinaman); most original dress, Miss L. Cliaman (arum lily); Mr. A. White (lily leaf); best dressed- child, Miss Doreeu Mail (paper doll). Among others in fancy dress were: Mrs. E. Goodhew, bridge; Mrs. H. Young, daffodil; Mrs. C. Mail, shamrock; Mrs. E. Bobbins, house to let; Misses 0. and U. Bott, Victorian ballet dancers; Miss M. Bockell, Argentine dancer; Misses E. and M. Young, queen of hearts; Miss L. Chapman, arum lily; 1 Miss, J. Bockell, wonder lemon; Miss E. E. Young, night fairy; Miss Inez Mail, chorus girl; Miss Grace Young, queen of hearts; Miss Fait;h Bockell, Topsy; Miss Jean Bott, workbag; Miss Doreen Mail, paper doll; Miss Ellen, Christmas crackei'; Mr. A. White, lily leaf; Mr. F. Bockell, Chinaman; Mi'E. Young, pirate; Mr. B. Bockell, gondolier; Mr. I. Haines, poor parson; Mr. E. C. Bott, pierrot; Mr. C. B. Goodhew, outlaw.

A very enjoyable evening was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sharpe, Talbot Street, Northcote on Friday, on the . occasion of their silver wedding: .Mrs. Sharpe,' received her guests in an apricot beige georgette and lace frock with a champagne shawl. The drawing room and lounge were tastefully decorated in- silver and mauve streamers, and mauve and white chrysanthemums. Among the numerous present's was a silver teapot suitably engraved, which was- given by St. Paul's Methodist Church Choir. Musical items were rendered during the earlier part of the evening, then to the strains of the "Lohengrin" Bridal March, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Sharpe led the way to the supper room which was a fairyland of ferns, flowers and coloured lights. Congratulatory telegrams were received from absent relatives and friends. The toast of the evening was proposed by Mr., A. K. McGregor, who has known the bride and bridegroom for 20 years. The toasts of the bridesmaid and best man, absent friends) and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Court were also proposed and honoured in the usual way. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. K. McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Court; Mrs. and Miss Mathers, Mrs. Ilutchins, Mrs. Ohlfield, Miss Sharpe, Mr. E. Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. McMurtrie, Mrs. McCarthy, Mr. J). McCarthy, Mrs. Small, Mrs'. Watson. Mr. H. F. Sharpe,. Mr. and Mrs. Davics, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. and Miss Ilerrick; Miss Crisp, Mrs. WofTendem, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bear, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Allen; Mr. and Mrs. A Holy, Mr. and Mrs. Souster, Mr. and Mrs. Lyer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mr. an<l Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Hulbert, Mr. Jones, Miss I). Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. liorsmaii, Miss Iv. Shape, Master Sliarpe.

Last Tuesday evening members of the music section of the Penwomcn's League were entertained by Miss Beryl Whistler in a demonstration of Dalcroze eurhythmies. A number of students and young children, some of whom had been learning only a short while, gave the audience a comprehensive idea of the aims of eurhythmies, as the demonstration was given as an ordinary class, together with some artistic prepared work. These movements are indications of understanding, just as words are indications of thought. Eurhythmies students begin with exercises in bodily control and in simple interpretations, which become progressively more difficult, calling for more and more concentration, quickness of reaction to stimulus, physical and mental equilibrium and self-reliance, since the aim is not to secure perfect drill in response to words of command, but perfect understanding, and selfdirected response to the music.