SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 133, 7 June 1929, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

There was a large attendance of members of the Mount Albert branch of bhe Mothers' Union held in St. Luke's Hall on the last Tuesday in May. Mrs. Hardy, an active member of the Sumner branch in the diocese of Christchurch, was present • and gave an interesting address on the growth and influence of the union, not only in our own land, but in almost all foreign countries. She urged members to take an active part in furthering the aims and objects of the union. ■

A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Clements, Awakino Point, Dargaville, for the purpose of raising funds for the dental clinic building fund. Mrs. W. Kennedy acted as hostess and Mis 3 A. Clements attended to the games and dancing. Competitions were arranged by Mrs. Heerdegen, Mr. R. Passell being the winner of both competitions. Prizes were provided by Mr 3. Kennedy. A delightful supper was greatly appreciated. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs. H. Newton.

The members of the Haeremai Club for Women held their monthly meeting in St. James' Hall cm Wednesday evening. In the absence of the president. Dr. Buckley Turkington, Miss A. M. Arey presided. A delightful musical procrrarame was arranged by rhe musical circle of the Lyceum Club. The children's items arranged by Miss Walker were much appreciated, as well as musical items by Mr. and Mrs. Prime, Miss Walker, Mrs. Hobday, and an exhibition of conjuring by Mr. Liddle. Miss Bertram gave an interesting talk on her visit to Norfolk Island.

Miss Laura Walker was hostess at a very enjovable reception held at her studio, the" Academy. The occasion was utilised to say farewell to Mrs. Keven, who, when thanking her friends for a presentation made to her, voiced her keen regret at having to sever pleasant associations. Interesting items were contributed to the evening's entertainment bv Miss L. Walker, Miss L. Quinn, Mrs. Osborne and Messrs. F. Greene, W. Crichton and J. O'Kane. The guests heard tasteful renderings of several numbers by Miss Ida Walker, the most recent acquisition to the city's musical circles.

Miss Phyllis Rush was the hostess to a cheery surprise.party which was taken to her "mothers home in Dell Avenue, Remuera, on Saturday evening by Miss Dorothy Norton. Miss Rush received her guests in a frock of sheli pink chenille georgette, while Mrs. Rush wore flame georgette. Among those present were: Miss D. Norton, lavender lame, silver lace; Mrs. Lambton-Young, shrimp georgette and taffeta; Miss W. Gimbett, red lame and georgette; Miss M. Brown, primrose georgette; Miss E. Stockley, powder pink taffeta; Miss M. Davies, rose pink crepe de chine; Miss E. Warren, pink beaded georgette; Miss N. Penman, sunset velvet; Miss G. Penman, floral georgette; Miss R. Morgan, figured crepe de chine; Miss B. Thiers, powder pink taffeta; Miss M. Smith, pink georgette. - ■ r » * * *

The committee which has in hand the arrangements for the forthcoming Art Society's ball met yesterday morning. It is expected that about 1500 persons will be present, and a very gay scene is promised. There will be old minuets danced in the dress of the period, but not the same frocks as was ■worn at the Victoria League ball. The decorations are in the hands of Mr. Gerald Jones, who is providing an original scheme, which includes something very original for the supper room. It is hoped to make the ball a financial success, and thus help the Art Society to regain premises of its own, in which Dr. Gunson, president, has stated it is hoped to hang a collection of the work »£ the local artists, which will be for =K §?! the* j«ar round.