SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 142, 18 June 1929, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Readings of three one-act plays were 1 given by a party of friends- at Mrs. : Russell-Wood's home in Mount Street on Monday evening. The plays, which were ronvincingly read, were interpreted as follows: "James and John." a powerful play by Gilbert Cannan. by Mrs. E. Wood and Mes-srs. P. C. Garrett, W. CnssellWood. and W. E. Sharp; "Wurzel iii.l turnery.' 5 a comedy by A. A. Milue, by Miss 11. Asher. Miss Edna Thomas, and Messrs. Arnold Quinri, Frank Martin and F. Asher: "The Bov Conies Home," bv A. A. Milne, by Mrs. E. B. Lovell, Miss Asher. Miss Thomas, Messrs. Garrett and Russell-Wood. Supper concluded the very enjoyable evening. * * * £ A most successful kitchen evening took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. Taylor, of Matiere, on account or the approaching marrage of their son, Walter, to Miss Mabel De Malmanche. A happy gathering enjoyed games, music and dancing. Amongst those present were: Misses M. De Malmanche, heliotrope velvet; P. De Malmanche, black velvet: Mrs. De Malcanche, mulberry repp; Miss K. Thomas, green repp; Mrs. Taylor, navy blue repp f Miss K. Baker, lemon satin and lace: Miss A. Sandison. mauve crepe de chine; Miss K. Bradshaw, spotted rayon silk: Miss D. Gibson. black georgette; Miss D. Petlev, black satin; Miss S. Margon, green crepe de chine and lace.

Mrs. W. Johnston gave a delight ~ui L afternoon tea yesterday at her home iu St. Stephen's Avenue for Mrs. Martin Lysnar, of Waiouru. Bowls of cerise " dahlias gave a vivid note of colour to • the drawing room, iu which Mrs. Johnston received her guests, stands of deicato fern adding to the, decorative effect. ? Mrs. Johnston wore a frock of black . georgette beaded iu gold, and Mrs. M. Lysnar was in a. light fawn suit, relieved with cerise and a cerise hat. Mrs. F. i T.vsnar wore a, frock of floral velvet an I ■ ba'ck panne toque. During the afternoon song-; were sung by Mrs. Quigley. her accompaniments being played by Miss Kent. Among the guests were: Mrs. Dransfield. Mrs. D'Arcy, Mrs. Biss i (Christchurch), Mrs. Grace, Mrs. J. King, Mrs. F. T. \\ icksteed. Mrs. E. Allen. Mrs. F. Polity, Mr-. F. Tudhope, Mrs. C. Keeble. Mrs. J. H. Wood, Mrs. . W. Morris, Mrs. J. Rothenburg, Mrs. i IT. Gulliver, Mrs. F. Howard, Mrs. E. H. Xorthcroft. • • • * ' An enjoyable kitchen evening was held last Wednesday in St. Cuthbert's Hall, I West End, in honour of Miss Nellie C'root. who was the recipient of many handsome presents. The evening, which was spent in dancing, games and competitions, was a great success. The guests present included: Miss X. Croot, iu apricot chiffon velvet; Mrs. C. Croot. salmon pink georgette with sequins; Mrs. A. Thomas, peacock velvet relieved with j silver; Mrs. A. Blanks, apricot tricolene with Xile green shoulder posy; Mrs. Armiger. mauve knit silk: Mrs. A. Whithead, sage green crepe de chine; Mrs. A. G. Brown, electric blue jersey velour: Miss 31. Wilson, pink taffeta with dainty pink frilled tulle: Mrs. J. Jones, black taffeta: Mrs. Somervilie. navy and rose jumper suit; Mrs. R. Stewart, blue and fawn juniper suit: Miss Hallet, dark red velvet; Mrs. Hallet, figured marocain; Mrs. Sherlock, blue taffeta with crimson rose on shoulder. * * * * The annual meeting of the Query Club was held in the Business Girls' Clubroom yesterday afternoon, when Miss J. Tapper presided over a large attendance of members. The annual report was read, and showed that the girls had accomplished excellent work. Appreciative letters have been received from many quarters thanking the girls for the assistance they have given throughout the year. The following officers were elected: Patroness, Lady Gunson; president, Miss Majorie Mason: vice-presi-dents. Mrs. G. Eddowes, Misses H. King, Y. Clarke; hon. secretary. Miss I. Wight: hon. treasurer. Miss G. Williams. Miss Thompson was appointed convener of the book work committee. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers. At the close of the meeting tea was served, the hostesses, being Misses Tapper and Wight. Miss Mason, on behalf nf the Query girls, presented Miss Tapper, the retiring president, with a [ icture smtaidy inscribed as a token of ; their appreciation of her efforts during 1 her term as president.

A very enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday when Mrs. C. G. Richard- ; son. of Aratonga Avenue, Epsom, gave . a farewell party to her nephew, Mr. l Teddy Hill, who is leaving Auckland to i take up his residence in Wellington. ■ Several amusing competitions were won I by Miss Ida Erikson, Mr. Carl d'Authreau I and Mr. Sid. Hisiop. Mr. Hill was also the recipient of a leather wallet. Mrs. Richardson received her guests wearing a frock of black charrneuse and beaded coatee to match. Others present were: Mrs. Edward Mill, black georgette; Mrs. H. 0. Stevens, hyacinth georgette; Miss Doreen d'Authreau, biack georgette, silver lace; Miss Ethel Richardson, .-hell pink tatfeta. Oriental embroideries; Miss Alice Richardson, blue georgette and diamante; Miss Lily Richardson, shell , pink sarin and georgette; Miss Mavis MoCullough, primrose georgette, silver lace; Miss Rona Dale, scarlet georgette and sequins; Miss Mary Cowley, blue Oriental georgette; Miss Ida Erikson. ivory embossed georgette; Miss Doris Ashley, shell pink georgette and blue; Miss Amy Scansie, rose pink satin and tulle; Miss Dorothy Johnson, emerald green georgette; Miss Doris Hill, powder blue georgette; Miss Phyllis Hill, tourquoise blue tatfeta; Miss Alison Crawford, shell pink tatfeta and gold lame; Miss P. Ross, lemon georgette, gold lace; Miss A. Xicholas, cherry ring velvet, appliqued in gold tissue; Miss Doris Smith, powder blue georgette, silver tissue.

A plain and fancy dress dance was held iu St. Michael's Hall. Belmont, last night, of which the proceeds will go towards the hall fund. The attendance was excellent, also the music provided by the Harmonic Trio. The stage was prettily arranged with large yellow sunflowers and greenery, and the hall with streamers and balloons. Prizes were given for fancv dresses, the judges (Mrs. D. Wyatt amj Mrs. R. ('. Levett) awarding as follow: —Lady's fancy dross, Mrs. A. Cross, "Carnival"; men's fancy dre-s, Mr. E. (J. Tucker, "Mr. Wu"; most original man's dress, Mr. Budgeon, a Cooke's tourist; best couple, Mr. Curry and Mrs. Verron, "Mr;' and Mrs. 1000.'' Others in fancy dress were: —Mrs. Dixon, fortune teller; Mrs. A. W. -Jones, Piver's perfumes; Mrs. Morrison, jester; Mrs. J. A. Young, Eastern dress: Mrs. Langridge, night; Mr. and Mrs. Budgeon, Cooke's tourists; Mrs. Ronald Kesseli. Italian gipsy: Miss Joy Yerran, Doily Yarden; Miss Doreen Langridge. Argentine dancer; Miss M. Hewitt, gipsy dancer; Miss T. Caulton, pierette; Miss V. Smith, carnival; Miss Tippett, jazz pierette; Miss W. Harrison and Miss A. Follett, Dutch boy and girl; Miss M. Williamson, Torn, Tom, the Piper's Son; Miss Inez Tucker, harem lady; Miss A". Blaekwell, Spanish girl: Mr. E. Tucker, Mr. Wu; Mr. J. Brough, Tom Mix: Mr. E. Dovvle. rancher. Those not in fancy dress included: —Mrs. J. A. C'amerou, black lace over black satin; Mrs. C. Blaekwell, brown mervette; Mrs. G. Tucker, navv bengaline; Mrs. A. Big wood, navy Chinese silk; Mrs. Burton, beige silk rayon: Mrs. J. James, mauve ninon, beaded; Mrs. T. McCarthy, black lace frock; Mrs. J. Robinson, black crepe de chine, blue shawl; Mrs. G. Pattrick, apple green taffeta; Mrs. Seagers, ivory crepe de chine; Mrs. L. Biddell, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. J. E. Williamson, electric blue taffeta and lace; Mrs. Eckersley, figured silk rayon; Mrs. Berquist (Tauranga), black satin and cream lace; Mrs. W. J. Piggot, black satin; Mrs. C. M. Farrell. black velvet; Mrs. Kirkham, black taffeta and tulle; Mrs. Tingle, figured eau de nil crepe de chine; Mrs. Partington, black taffeta; Mrs. Kitchenman, kingfislier blue crepe de chine and silver lace; Mrs. Tagg, cream lace over pink crepe de chine; Mrs. Follett, navy georgette: Mrs. Yerron, black lace over pink; Mrs. D. Wyatt, sequinned black georgette: Mrs. Xewey, royal blue and silver lace, Mrs. C'rabb. cinnamon crepe de chine and lace: Mrs. C. Horse worth, mauve marocain; Misses C'. Cameron, canary satin; E. Griffin, tomato crepe de chine; Rasmusseo, navyblue crepe de chine: Wolienden. black crepe de chine, diamante buckle; M. Curry, green and champagne crepe de chine: L. Thorpe, delphinium blue satin: H. Lewis, blue and gold shot taffeta; T. Head (Cambridge), pink crepe de chine; H. Sheffield, jade green georgette: E. Follett. pervanche blue crepe de chine: Y. Yivian, black c-repe de chine: Opal Sinclair, lemon «atin; Mavis James, apricot embroidered ninon: C'orlett, corn and nigger brown marocain; P. Oliver, rose velvet and cream lace;

The Mutual Club held a successful bridge party last evening in their prettily decorated club rooms. Among the guests were: —Mrs. Von Sturmer, navy blue georgette and lace; Mrs. | Pagni, black embossed georgette, bridge I coat; Mrs. F. Wilson, black and silver; i Mrs. H. .Johnston, embossed black chiffon; Mrs. Ross, black ninon and lace: Mrs. Leo Thompson, embossed flowered ring velvet; Mrs. Markweek, ruby and gold mirror velvet; Mrs. C. Hughes, black and gold: Mrs. Jackson, gold lace and Oriental shawl; Mrs, C. H. Palmer, black satin beaute and Oriental embroideries; Mrs. Barker, black georgette and silver lace; Mrs. Sydney Robertson, tangerine and gold georgette; Mrs. Ponsford, Alice blue embroidered georgette; Mrs. \"alienee, navy blue velour; -Mrs. G. Smith, amethyst velvet: Mrs. McKcnzie, black beaded georgette; Mrs. Hill, black chiffon taffeta: Mrs. Bell, embossed cinnamon brown chiffon; -Mrs. Wallace, blue velvet; Miss Batters by, black georgette and cerise; Miss Stanton. mauve and green chiffon; Mrs. 0. G. White, embroidered georgette; Mrs. Halpin, black brocaded georgette; Mrs. Robinson, black chamixiade and silver lace; Miss Robinson, jade green and silver lace; Miss Brewer, Lido blue chiffon; 'Miss Johnston, black georgette and hand-painted wrap; Miss O'Connor, black and pink georgette: Miss J. Russell, cinnamon brown and fawn silk; Miss A. E. Collins, briar rose crepe Hettri and silver; Miss Teed, black chiffon taffeta; Miss Gordon, champagne georgette and diamante; Miss Greaves, blue and silver lame. * * * •

A recent interview with Mrs. Emily E. Moore in "Expert Woman" should be read by anyone inclined to complain of having "no opportunities." Mrs. Moore began her career when 14 years old as a shorthand-typist at 4/ a week (states a writer in the "Woman Journalist''). She worked and studied until she was able to take full charge of a large company's accounts and prepare their balance-sheet. She gained experience of laundry head-office work, and took a correspondence course of chemical technology; became attached to the Spirella Company, took a course of i salesmanship, and was made their chief j correspondent. During the war she I studied first-aid, home nursing and French, so as to be ready for anything, j and, further, took a diploma in journalj ism and in the science of business efficiency. She controlled Spirella Educa--1 tion Depart.:, :cnt, and added psychology j and biology to their equipment. She i now "stands by" in the company's seri vice for advice in any capacity. In her | spare time she gives addresses to the > Society of Friends, of which she is a : member, to the Letchworth Women's ; Adult School, enjoys golf or archery, i social engagements, and travel. + * * ♦ Last night a dance was given by the Takapuna Surf Club in the Foresters' Hall, which was prettily decorated with : streamers of gold and blue and balloons. Excellent music was provided by Al. Thomson's Jazz Band. Amongst the dancers were: Mrs. Armitage, bronze ■ charmeuse; Mr--;. Edmonds, peach and j blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Rappard, ivory ' lace over cerise; Mrs. James Finiay, : black crepe de chine: Mr-. B. J. Finiay, ; cherry red ring veivet; Mrs. Lawrence, | eau de nil figured silk rayon; Mrs. Al. Thomson, black georgette, cream shawl; Mrs. H. Evans, peach crepe de chine 1 and pale blue; Miss Eden King, eau de i nil georgette; Miss A. Armitage, black | panne velvet; Miss F. Xiel, salmon £ crepe de chine; Miss D. Lee, royal blue ; crepe de chine; Miss J. Bruce, black ! ! crepe de chine: Miss K. Williams, | j apricot silk rayon; Miss Molly Flem-I : ing. rose satin and ivory lace; Miss E. S : Moffat (Silverdale), blue panne velvet I and gold lace; Miss T. Scholium, blue I | and lavender shot taffeta; Miss T. j Gunn. scarlet chenille georgette; Miss ; M. Rappard, pink crepe de chine; Miss i E. Jones, apple green satin; Miss Y. j Miller, primrose satin crepe; Miss M. I McK.ee. rose satin and gold lace; Miss !M. Swan, cedar georgette arid lame: | Mi-s T. Tucker, emerald green satin: Airs. L. Buller, rose chenille georgette; Miss E. Turner, black pailette and blue shawl; Miss F. Fiulay. lavender taffeta: Miss Swan, eau de nil satin and silver lace; Miss T. Gunn, scarlet chenille; (.iowan, red ring velvet. ■* * •• * The united staffs of Hutchinson Bros., Ltd.. held a successful social at the Syinondsville Studio last evening, when Morrow's Orchestra provided the latest dance items, Pink (lowers and shaded lights made an attractive setting. Among the guests present were:—Mrs. G. R. Hutchinson, in black floral ring velvet: Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson, petunia ring velvet and lace: Mrs. G. Rowland, ciel blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Norman Hutchinson, ivory chiffon and blue shawl; Mrs. Langstaff, black ring velvet: Miss Gladys Hutchinson; turquoise green taffeta; Mrs. Reakes, bois de rose crepe tleuri; Mrs. C. Coldicutt. leaf green crepe de soie; Miss McCullagh. shot bronze chiffon taffeta: Miss Wood, scarlet beaded georgette; Miss Hurt, ivory chiffon and silver lace; Mrs. Keith Walker, cerise embossed georgette: Mrs. W. Ball, pink taffeta and tulle; Airs. J. A. Hartley, flame satin mauve crepe de chine shawl; Miss Woods, sunkist shot taffeta, silver bodice; Miss Johnston. flame celanese, paste buckle: Miss Raverstock, cyclamen crepe tleuri; Miss M. Johnston, black panne velvet; Miss Ussher, peach crepe de chine, uneven hem; Airs. E. Rawnsley, pink taffeta; Miss Finn, jade green georgette; Miss Turnbull, midnight blue crepe de chine; Miss D. Casey, blue georgette; Miss Tracey, powder blue crepe de soie; Miss Hunt, briar rose frilled taffeta: Mrs. J. Mills, beige floral georgette; Miss Henry, cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss S. Hunt, Alice blue crepe de chine and silver; Miss J. Marshall, blue silver lame and diamante; Mrs. E. J. Roseman, black ring velvet with tulle: Miss R. Marshall, black chiffon velvet and georgette; Miss P. Xowell, rose pink taffeta; Miss Tinson, floral chiffon: Miss G. Tracey, powder blue crepe fleuri; Miss Jean Mitchell. ivory crepe de chine; Miss Jessie Mitchell, cherry ring velvet; Miss Gardiner, Lido blue crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Campbell, cyclamen georgette: Mrs. E. Riley, flesh pink georgette and lace; Mrs. A. Smythe, briar rose georgette: Mrs. Adams, black georgette and crepe fleuri; Miss D. Owens, silk lace over rose pink satin: Mrs. T. Stitt, beige lace over apricoc chiffon; Mrs. C. Hartnoll, black satin, gold embroideries: Mrs. F. Lynch, black maroc-ain: Miss Cheshire, Lido blue silk and blue lace; Miss C. Prescott, apple green georgette and silver; Mrs. Brooks, embossed chenille georgette; Mxss Harris, flesh pink chiffon over satinblack shawl; Miss K. Grindrod. mauve i crepe fleuri, blue silk shawl: Miss M. Huey, flame crepe de soie and lace: Miss Pinhey. deep jade crepe de chine, black lace shawl; Miss J. Gregory, Lido blue georgette; Miss P. Gregory, bois de rose mirror velvet.