SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 136, 11 June 1929, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The opening function of the Lyceum Club will take place in the splendid new premises, which cover all the top floor of Smith and Caughey's new .premises, 011 the second of next month. The annual meeting has been postponed till July 9, instead date previously arranged.

In view of her approaching marriage, Miss Julia Buckley, a daughter of one of Matamata's oldest residents, was entertained by the Matamata Old Girls' Association, and was presented with a copper hearth set. The presentation was made by Mrs. S. Stockdale, who wished the guest every happiness. • * * *

A party was given by Mesdames J. Grieve and C. August in honour of the second anniversary of their wedding, at their home, Troonville Avenue, Eden dale, on Saturday evening. There were about 50 present. Mrs. J. Grieve wore cream satin beaute, embroidered m <*reen- Mrs. C. August, blue taffeta and silver'lace; Mrs. Boulton, flame crepe de chine and gold lace; Mrs. Burtenshaw, black and lime greenvgeorgette; Mrs. Rowden, rose beige soi de chine; Mrs Preston, gold embossed blue georgette; Mrs. Dignan (Wanganui), floral georgette, black shawl; Mrs. Saunders, sea green georgette; Miss Warren (New Plymouth), hydrangea embossed gejpr gette; Misses Dowling, black ring velvet; McMahon, shell pink georgette and silver lace; Turner, blue crepe de ■ chine; C. Porter, coral pink taffeta; G. Maxwell, linie . green georgette; M. Abraham, wine ring velvet.'

Mrs. Paton presided over tlie usual general monthly meeting of the Te Atatu Women's Institute, on June 6.

There was a good attendance of members. After tlie business portion of the meeting—which took some considerable time—was completed, a competition was held, which was followed by a most interesting paper on open-air schools. The usual monthly parce lfor the hospital auxiliary was nnide up aud fresh work given out. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mestiames Love, Chadwick and Robey. The meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Mrs. H. A. Gordon, Epsom, was hostess at a farewell dance given at her home in honour of Miss Frolic Gordon, who leaves Auckland next Saturday for Vavau, where she is to be married to Mr. Jim Revel. The evening was spent in dancing and bridge, and Miss Verna Wisliart's song from "Madame Butterfly" was very much appreciated. The guest of honour was gowned in a beautiful white georgette French model embroidered in silver, and bordered with a wide hem of ostrich feathers. Mr. Gordon received her guests in a black georgette frock.' Those present, "were: —Mrs. Revel, in beige georgette; Mrs. Thomas, black-beaded georgette; Mrs. T. Revel, lime tulle; Mrs. T. Craig, palest pink georgette, embroidered with sequins; Mrs. Gibbs, French rose beaded georgette; Mrs. Foote, pink beaded model; Miss A. Gordon, shell-pink georgette, handworked trellised skirt; Miss R. Gordon, black panne velvet and scarlet; Miss Fiona . Thomas, gold lace; Miss E. Thomas, green georgette; Miss Alva Payne, period frock of palest gold; Miss Revel, gre'en georgette; Miss B. Revel, black georgette; Miss Rona Suisted, midnight blue tull'e;' 'Miss' ' Sherry, shellpink and blue georgette; Miss Verna Wisliart, lemon tulle; Miss Marjorie Richardson, beaded georgette; Miss Fay Brooking, green taffeta.

The United Birkenhead and Northcote Football Association held a successful dance on Saturday evening in the Victoria Hall, Birkenhead, when tlie music was supplied by Mayall's orchestra. Amongst the guests were: —Mrs. J. Godfrey, shrimp pink ninon embroidered in crystal; Mrs. W. Elsley, white georgette with silver lace and posy; Mr 3. R. McKinstry, black embossed velvet with red relief; Mrs. Ripley, frock of navy crepe de chine; Mrs. Bert Holman, red ring velvet and gold lace; Mrs. Ray Kefly, blue crepe de chine - embroidered frock; Mrs. Banbuyy, coral pink embossed georgette, with shawl to match; Mrs. Arthur Stayte, frock of emerald green taffeta and silver lace; Miss Dorothy Cunningham, frock of jade green taffeta with an uneven liemline; Miss Gretta Trimer, azure blue georgette with an uneven hemline; Miss T. Couch, bois de - rose crepe de chine with gold lace; Miss K. Morris, frock of green georgette; Miss N.' Anderson, flame satin trimmed with gold lace anjl tulle; Miss Rene Taylor, pale green satin with pink posy; Miss Sutcliffe, gold lame and apricot crepe de chine with posy; Miss, B. Crombie, silver lace over red satin; Miss D. Casey, frock of pale blue georgette; Miss M. Chetwynd, frock of green tinsel with diamante trimmings; Miss D. Chetwynd, red crepe de chine with silver trimmings; Miss Jean Stayte, pink crepe de chine with silver lace and posy; Miss Saunders, duchess blue georgette with tulle skirt; Miss H. Elsby, apple green georgette with silver trimming; Miss F. Robinson, shaded pink georgette with double flared skirt with diamante trimming; Miss J. Litton, apple green taffeta with silver posy, shawl to tone; Miss D. Elsby, frock of rose taffeta and silver lace; Miss F. Swinburne, shell pink chenille georgette frock; Miss P. Wheeler, frock of powder blue silk; Miss V. Robinson, red velvet and crepe de chine with, posy to tone; Miss M. Leatheart, salmon pink taffeta with anv Miss R. Wooliams, green crepe de chine frock.

A pleasant evening was spent on Saturday by members of the Auckland Athenian Club at the Operatic Society's Hall, Grafton Road. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. D. Esam, and Miss Beryl Esam were the host and hostesses, and after they had been formally introduced by the club's president, Mr. Wilfred Wright, dancing was indulged in to music rendered by the Kit Kat Dance Orchestra. During the evening several musical items were rendered. The stage was decorated with palms, ferns, and lycopodium, and multicoloured lights. A miniature swan lake glittered at the back of the stage. The following contributed musical and instrumental items during the evening. Messrs. Webster and Wood, The Snappy Three, Mr. Charles Muston, Miss Kate Christie, Mr. Arthur Reid. Butterfly novelty hats were distributed during the evening, and one of the most pleasant sessions was brought to a close just before midnight.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Denize gave a very pleasant afternoon tea in Messrs. John Court, Ltd's tearoom to several of her friends, to mark the occasion of Miss Bessie Josephs' engagement. The tables were beautifully decorated wj f .i Iceland poppies and maidenhair fern. To welcome her guests Mrs. Denize woie a handsome black suit and hat and brown fox furs; Miss Bessie Josephs, black embossed frock', suede trimming, black hat; Mrs. Josephs, navy suit with brown fur and hat; Mrs. E. e > black crepe de chine frock, black hat and- black fox fur; Mrs. Von Rotter, tweed suit, fawn hat and fox fur; Mrs. Barrett, navv coat and fur, navy hat; Mrs. Dear, black coat and fur, scarlet hat- Airs. Kneebone, black coat and fur,'black hat; Mrs. Davidson, mulberry coat, trimmed with brown fur and hat to tone; Mrs. Pye, brown bengaline frock, hat to tone, and fox fur; Mrs. Macown, figured ring velvet and lawn felt hat.

On Saturday the pupils of Mr. James Hutton were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler, Mountain Road, Epsom. The music room looked bright with bowls of choice flowers and autumn foliage. A delightful musical programme was given and a dainty afternoon tea was served. Amusing names and competitions were won by Misses Berneice Eyre, Beatric Thomas, Messrs. Trevor Morris and Bryce Henry. Mrs. Tvler-wore, a-frock of black satin beaute relieved with beige. Mrs. Mackenzie, black silk and lace; Mrs. D. H. Thomas, navy blue and fawn crepe de chine; Miss Mollie Tyler, Lido blue Amongst the guests were: — Misses Mary Lawrence, Margaret Douglas, Helen Eraser, Winnie Hockin, Eileen Lawrence, Esme Robinson, Berneice Eyre, Mary Douglas, Dorothy Anderton, Beatrice Thomas, Myrtle Rennie, Nan McCrone and Kathleen Henry

On Saturday the spinsters of Swanson held an enjoyable ball. The hall was decorated in blue and pink leaves and there were about 300 people present. The music was ably rendered } Parkers' Dance Orchestra, and the iioor arrangements were carried out by Misses J. Berry and C. Taylor. Among those present we: Mesdames Robertson, Corey, Winter, Berry, Parris, Wood, VV. Taylor, E. Grey, Ross, E. Freeman, Strahan, Rice, Buchanan, and Misses Paitry, pale green shot taffeta and purple bow; Strahan, blue georgette; Grace, green taffeta with orange; Warnock, saxe blue chenille georgette; Nelson, blue georgette; Mansheld, tyue and silver chenille georgette; Corbette, blue ring velvet; Paltridge, pink satin with frilled tulle skirt; D. Moores, oreen crepe de chine and net skat, JMoores, orange" velvet and lace sknt, Ussher, green crepe de chine; Croakei, flame crepe de chine; Sutherland, rec crepe satin and lace skirt; G. Shuttleworth, black georgette; G. MiUs, pink crepe de chine; Soars, saxe taffeta; C. Taylor, embroidered georgette; Kinlock, pale lemon ninon over satin; A. H. Wood, flame metal lace and crepe de chine; Bodger, orange georgette; Stonex, silver tinsel and apricot georgette; Thorp, pink georgette over crepe de chine; Adams, apricot lace; H. Perkins, "■reen satin- Ross, beige georgette and pan velvet flowers to tone; Bramley, flame taffeta; White, blue lace and crepe de chine; Burton, blue marocam; L. Robertson, blue taffeta and gold lace; E. Smyth, pale blue taffeta; E. fernyth, mauve; New, ecru lace over pink; King, scarlet crepe de chine; Lomas, blue crepe de chine; Brown, white taffeta; Piggot, apricot crepe de chine; McKenzie°°black georgette; Wright, apricot lace over georgette; Hunt, green silk and silver lame; N. Robertson, white georgette, pointed with silver tinsel; N. Perris, white crepe de chine; Buchanan, red georgette relieved with black; Veasey, cream georgette; E. Thorpe, flame crepe de chine; E. Thorpe, blue crepe de chine; Insley, maize taffeta; M. Lowe, wine velvet; E. Lowe, pink panne velvet; Veasey, pale green satin; Lawson, flame satin; Rice, flame crepe de chine; Buchanan, mauve georgette; Warner, cherry velvet with silver lace; Coe, blue satin; Winter, pale .blue crepe de chine and pink tinsel; Berry, green crepe de chine;,. E. Taylor, pale green satin; M. Buchanan, pink georgette and lace; Watson, black georgette and diamante; Kennev, blue crepe de chine; Buchanan, blue georgette; E. Lay, henna and gold « - epe de chine; Hay, silver and blue tinsel and red lame; Sutton, tango taffeta; D'Arcy, blue velvet and brocade; Harvey, pink crepe de chine and black lace and Spanish shawl; R. Perkins, scarlet georgette and silver; McCall, green crepe de chine; Pattard, navy blue georgette;. Stansil, flame crepe de chineT Gardiner, green crepe de chine; F. Perris, pink crepe de chine and tulle; Garboline, blue . and green petalled georgette; Elavell, apricot chenille Georgette; J. Irwin, white crepe de chine and silver lame; F. Gould, pink crepe' de chine and lace; A. Gould; blue crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. Wheaton, light green georgette; Mrs. Delgrosso, navy and fawn crepe de chine.