WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 134, 8 June 1929, Page 14

WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

THE SOCIAL ROUND

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. R. Cubitfc, of Auckland, is visiting Christchurch. # Miss D. Hay, of staying at the Star Hotel. ... * * * * Mdss M. C. Firth, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. ;** * * Mrs. E. M. Forsyth, of Ohakune, is visiting Heleasville. * * • * Mr. and .Mrs. W. F. Wallis, of Morrin'sidlle, are visiting Raglan. ...» . • * * Dγ, Mary Wilson, who has been visitin<*:Te Aroha, is a guest at Arundel. ° „ * • * iiajor-General and Mrs. R. Young have returned to Wellington from Auckland. * * * * Miss Marie Sampson, of Dunedin, is spending a few weeks holiday in Auckland. ,* • • • Mrs. and Mclvor, of East Street, FeiTding, are visiting Auckland and Hamilton. ; '~., ■■ ■ a • * * Nurse Cocker, of Masterton, has left for.; Auckland, where she will spend a month. *.._-•# * * * Mrs. W.' P. Endean, of Parnell, left Auckland yesterday for Sydney by the Marama. *"- ■ ♦ • • Mrs. M. Lamb, of Wanganui, is visiting Auckland, and is staying with relations.

Mrs/'A. W. Gould, of Ohakune, is staying with her sister, Mrs. Black, oi Eemuera. - ■ '** * *

■Mrs". ' '!Jaria£ ' was hostess at a party for Mrs. Arthur "A very, of New Plymouth, on Thursday. • ' .« * ■ *

Miss L. Keesing, Wanganui, left for Auckland on Wednesday en route for Sydney and Melbourne. ~»■- * * •

Mrs. R. Main Hathaway, of Eemuera Road', who is at present in Sydney, will return home next week. . * » * *

Miss McVeagh, of Dunedin. is visiting Auckland as the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. H. ; H. Wood, of Remuera.

Mrs. R. E. Champtaloup, who has been on a three months visit to Victoria and New South Wales, has returned to Auckland.

Miss G. McLean, of Mt. Eden,, has left on', a short visit to Wellington, .where she is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. Webster. * # * *

Mrs. A. P. Friend, St. Stephen's Avenue, who has been visiting Helensville for the last six weeks, returned to Auckland yesterday. r ' # # * •

Brought up to know and understand about the cultivation of flowers from her earliest- youth, the Duchess of York, like her. mother, lives surrounded by them in he£ own home. Like her riiother she, too, prefers to arrange them herself. - • engagements announced Thie engagement is announced of Isabel Dulcie May, only daughter of Mr. and -Mrl. H. Young; of Koliukohu, Hokiaugtto "Lionel Keith, third son of Mi. and Mrs." J. Nairn, of Manaia, Taranaki. I'j. \ * * * * ?Ehe engagement is announced of Elsie May, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Best, Newton. . (late of Pukekohe), to Clarence William, eldest son of Mri and Mrs. E. J. Howard, of Newton (late of Avondale). •►bl • * * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jordan, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, now Heme Bay, Auckland, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Charlotte Louise, to Rowland Latimer, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Latimer, of Devonport. ~ WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK. '£ j TENDELL —WATSON. A ivery pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Te Awamutu, on Mondav last by the Rev. R. PI. Ml, when Miss Freda May Watson, third daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. MWatson, of Waipukurau, was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Albert Tende 11, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. M. A. Tendell, of Hamilton. < The bride entered the church 011 the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr. E. Menary,-arid was daintily attired in white crepe de chine, early Victorian style, with georgette bow 011 hip and silver shoulder flower; her veil was of embroidered net, arranged 011 the head with a chaplet of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, chrysanthemums and maiden hair feill- - as bridesmaid was Miss Ellie Sinnott, wearing a rose pink crepe de chine, tight bodice with scolloped Oriental lace on hem and finished with soft velvet flowers, and a tight-fitting tulle headdress finished with small flowers and silver leaves. Mr. J. Tendell, brother of the groom, was best man. SPRAGGON—COLEMAN.

The Methodist Church, Takapuna, was chosen 'for the marriage of Marjory Shepperton, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Coleman, Esmonde Road, Takapuna, when she became the wife of Mr. Edgar Spraggon, elder son of Mr. E. and the late Mrs. Spraggon, of Allenby Avenue, Devonport. The Rev. Richards officiated, and Mr. Edgar Swinnerton acted as best man. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of_ her father, was gowned in pink. The tightfitting bodice of fine silver lace had a yoke of pink georgette. The bouffant skirt, which formed a small train at the back",-was of pink georgefte inset with oval; panels of silver lace.' and. a deeply scolloped hemline finished with several picot frills of georgette. A pink and: silver veil and a sheath of pink tiger lilies" completed the bride's charming toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Esma Coleman, was gowned in turquoise blue taffetas, the frilled skirt dipped at one side was surmounted by a fitted bodice of taffeta with deep pointed yoke of pink georgette and silver braid, finished hip bow. She wore a large hat of pink summer felt, turned oil" the face, trimmed with pink la France rose and silver ribbons, and carried a posy to tone iwith. her frock. A reception was held at the home of.the bride's parents. Mrs. Colemsth'received her guests wearing ■P&vy velvet and ihat to tone,

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A very enjoyable card afternoon was given by the ladies of the Rocky Nook Club to their president, Mrs. Wakerly, who is retiring from office, when Mrs. Tongue, vice-president, presented her with" a handsome vase. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, and Mrs. Wakerly thanked the ladies for their present.

On Tuesday afternoon, members of the Henderson Women's Institute held their monthly meeting in the Foresters' Hall, Mrs. Robb taking the chair. Miss .Duncan gave an able and instructive address on ''Dahlia Culture," which was followed by a reading: "Lady Astor, M.P.," by Mrs. C. M. Stuart, Mrs. Platt and Mrs. Laurie, the hostesses, then .dispensed afternoon tea.

The sixth annual meeting of the Auckland Londoners' Club was held last evening, when there was a large attendance. 0 The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory position. The following officers were elected:—President, Mr. H. S. W. King; vice-presidents, Mr. A. Fotheringham and Mr. R. Gotobed; committee, Mesdames Payne and Mickleborough, Messrs. F. Langley, J. Josling, H. W.'Harper and Finck; chief stewardess. Mrs. A. Gay; chief steward, Mr. W, Mickleborough; secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. T..Beamish. '

The Albany Women's Institute met last Wednesday in the Memorial Library, which looked very cheerful with the open fire, autumn foliage and roses. Mrs. Bruton presided, and at the conclusion of the business members answered the roll call by stating in most instances the opinion expressed by men folk on the Institute movement. Mrs. Bruton then gave a very interesting talk on life in Buenos Aires, where slie had spent some years. The hostesses, Miss Cowley, Miss Bruton, and Miss Hooton, handed round tea. The singing of the National Anthem and the exchanging of seedlings and cuttings, concluded a pleasant afternoon.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Croquet Club was held in the Bowling Club's pavilion yesterday, and was presided over by Mrs. Stevenson in the absence of ,the .president, Miss Coldicutt. The following officer-bearers were elected for the new season:— Mrs. Stevenson; viee-presidents, Mrs. Shanly and Mrs.. Pegler; hon. secretary, Miss M. M. Brown; hon. treasurer, Mrs. Pegler; match committee, Mesdames Evans, Keesirig, Bell, Pegler and Shanly; management committee, MesdamesEvans", Hammond, Ross, Misses Coldieutt and Slator; delegates to the association, Mesdames Evans and Stevenson; green superintendent, Miss Coldicutt. The trophies won during the season were presented by the president as follows:— Championship, Mrs. Bell; Mr. Stratford's Cup, Mrs. Keesing; handicap A and B doubles, Mesdames Coates and Ross. Miss Coldicutt's rose bowl was won,by Mrs. Keesing for the first time.

The Bayswater-Belmont • Women's Society held a very successful social afternoon at the Takapuna Clubhouse, Bayswater, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gaudin (president) welcomed the visitors and explained what had been done in the matter of raising funds towards beautifying Quinton Park. There was a keen demand for the cakes and preserves made by the members of the society, and these were quickly disposed of. Musical items by Miss Randall and Miss F. Gaudin, accompanied by . Mrs. Waddell, were much appreciated. The competitions caused much merriment, and the winners were: Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. W. White, and Mrs. L. L. Rabbidge. Afternoon tea was served by the members of the.committee. Amongst those who were present were: Mrs. L. T. Rabbidge, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Easson, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. W. White, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Blampied, Mrs. Coulthard, Mrs. It. White. Mrs. Rentoul, Miss Rentoul, Mrs. H. McDuff, Mrs. Hayward, Mrs. Inkster ,Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Thorn ae, sen., Mrs. Waddell, Mrs. Rambaud, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Cook,

The monthly meeting of the Otahuhu Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Methodist school room, on Thursday afternoon, there being a fair attendance of members and friends present. Mrs. Benfell, from Auckland, was the speaker; her subject being, "What Women Could do to Uplift and Educate the Young People of to-day by Removing all that is Evil from their Path."

The Misses Peggy and Molly Harding were the hostesses at a most enjoyable party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Harding, "Aoroa," Dargaville, when Miss Marjorie Dargaville was entertained at a gift evening in honour of her approaching marriage. The evening was in dancing, music and ping pong. The guest of honour was the recipient of a host of beautiful gifts. A most enjoyable supper was served in the dining-room. Amongst a few of those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dargaville, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harding, Mr. "and Mrs. D. Boyes, Mr. and Mrs. L. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. i<. Munn, Mr. and Dr. Margaret Roper, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Goulding, Dr. and Mrs. Greville, Mr. and Mrs. j. Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. C. Astley, Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Rope, Mr. and Mrs. G. X. Hayes, Dγ and Mrs Crump, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Ballantyne, Misses P. and I. Massey, Halpin, Z". Phelan, J. Graham, R. Carr, Stanaway, Westland, Messrs. Grant, Gossett, J. Bramwell, R. J. and D. Coleinan, Dr. Mark, P. Hemphill, Menzies, L. Henley, T. Biddies.

The Victoria League Girls' Committee gave an enjoyable progressive bridge party in the league rooms, on Tuesday evening. The hostesses were the members of the sewing circle, the conveners being the Misses Kathleen Thomson and Margaret McKelvie. The object of the party was to rake funds to provide materials for making into children's garments. Every month a parcel is given to Sister Pat of the City Mteesion, for distribution among the poor and needy. Prizes were won by Mrs. Bremner and Miss Jourdain. Among those present were: Miss Mowbray (president of the league), Mesdames Kickerby, Griffiths, Wright, Pring, Smaill, WildeBrowne, Verran, Watson, -Ewen, Nicholson, Bremner, Misses K. and P.. Thomson, M. McKelvie, M. Cerutty, Adkins, McCulloch, Jourdain, Redstone, Knott, D. Rainger, W. Kent, R. Coleman, M. Walkley, K. Wells, De Renzy, J. Heather, G. Ormiston, Woolcott (2), Tapper, Bracerig, E. Fox, Suter, Shatz, Goosman, Ford, L. LeQuesue, M. Hay, D. Isaacs, C. Bond, McGruer, Fox, Broadley, Potter, Craighead, Shepherd.

The annual meeting of the Mount Albert Croquet Club was held in the pavilion on Thursday laet. The president, Mrs. Page, presided over a large gathering of members, and presented the prizes to the following winners: A championship, Mrs. Maxwell; runner-up, Mrs. Finch. A doubles, Mcsdames Maxwell and Whitfield; runners-up, Mrs. Hodgson and Miss Thomson. B championship, Mrs. Stuart. Handicap doubles, Mesdames Finch and James; runners-up, Mesdanies Robertson and Stuart; Progressive for season (A) Mrs. Maxwell; runner-up, Mies Thomson; (B) Mrs. Sharp; runnerup, Mrs. Stuart. The report and balancesheet showed the club to be in a sound financial position. The following election of officers took place; Patrons, the Hon. Sir George Fowlds, Mr. Rhodes, and Mr. A. W. Page; president, Mrs. A. W. Page; vice-presidents, Mrs. Hodgson and Miss Lambe; secretary, Mrs. Robertson; treasurer, Mrs. Maxwell; general committee, Mesdames James, Dawson, Whitfield, Angus, Forsyth, and Miss Thomson; match committee, Meedames Pase, Windsor, Angus, Robertson and Miss Thomson; delegates to association, Mrs. Page and Mrs. Robertson; hon. auditor, Mr. Halliwell; green committee, Mesdames Page, Forsyth and Robertson.