SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 215, 11 September 1929, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Overseas League held a. bridge party in the Delmonico Cafe last evening. Among those attending were: Mrs. Kirkcr, Mrs. Coats, Mrs. Feathereton, Mrs. Xewton King, Mrs. Clayton (Sydney), Mrs. W. Kenderdine, Mrs. 'Maxwell, Mrs. Woodhead, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Gore Martin, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Sutherland, Misses Young, Quayle, Kirkcr, Kissling (2), Orehiston, Swan, McLeay, Cook, Major, Early, D. Smith, Brown, Tottan, McClymont. ,-♦*»» The Scots Ball presented a gay scene on Monday evening when the Auckland Retail., Shop Assistants' Union Charity Club held a springtime carnival dance, there being a splendid attendance' of dapcers. Particularly attractive were the decorations, streamers of jade and capicine were looped from the sides of the haH_/fco t'he centre, 'big coloured butterflies covered ifche chandeliers, multicoloured lighting effects, and innumerable balloons lent a spirit of gaiety to the atmosphere. Edgar Bendall'e Collegians, who played all requested music, occupied the. stage under a bower of coloured electric lights and greenery. Popular novelties and favours were distributed in the course of the evening. Members of the committee present were: Misses Purcell, Steinmetz, Christie, Mgecumb, Goodwin and Mrs. Burgess.

A , bridge party was held at the J.C.L. rooms yesterday when Mrs. J. Griffiths, of Wellington, was the guest of honour. Mrs. Griffiths wore' a floral ring velvet with eanddust georgette and black and lemon ballibuntal hat; Mrs. Markwick, black crepe de chine ensemble, embroidered'in gold, hat to tone; Mrs. Keenan, black georgette and'black hat; Mrs. C. Hughes, navy blue ensemble, with touches of rose pink; Mrs. Gorie, golden brown tricoline, brown felt hat; Mrs. F. Brown, deep fuchsia crepe fleuri, mulberry felt hat; Mrs. J. Henry, powder Hue jumper suit, eaxe blue hat; Mrs. C'hisholni, bois do rose suit, brown fur coat and hat; Mre. Bright, cerise floral crepe de chine, fur coat; Mrs. Jackson, navy gown, fur coat, blue hat; Mrs. I. Allan, black tailored suit, velour hat; Jliss Galbraith, almond green floral georgette, fur coat, green.felt hat.

A. cheerful party was held at the i.V\.C'.A. yesterday in connection with fie Lew luncheon club for business, young married and professional women, Jte object being for mutual fellowship and eelf development. The meeting was Jiior© or less a business one, the first actual' luncheon gathering at which, a speaker will be present, taking place in <i fortnight's time. Miss Bentham was in the chair, and also present were Mrs. {»• A. Kenner (secretary), Mrs. O'Halloran (assistant secretary), and Miss ■Uuline Brewin (treasurer). The committee elected is as follows:— Mesdames ''• Howie, E. Cable, A. Webster, Misses B- Parker, Green E. Booth, 0. Gleesrn and J. Begg. The eong leader elected *as Miss Ha Walker, and Mrs. A. "ebsttr aod Miss W. Hayden were elected honorary pianists. At the luncheon yesterday songs avere sung by Mrs. Harold. King' and Miss I. Walker.

An enjoyable gathering took place on Saturday at "Rangiwhai," the home of firs. G. Edwards, of Pah Avenue, Epsom, £ honour of her nephew, Mr. Jack fvniglit. The lounge and social room leading from the lounge and the supper room were tastefully decorated. Miss Rona Edwards sang. Mrs. G. Edwards received her guests wearing Mack georgette encrusted with crystal beads. Among those present were: Mrs. G. Robinson, who chose a black georgette with a floral shawl ; Mrs. W. vaughan, black and ivory georgette embroidered with jet and silver beads; Mrs. Laing, navy 'blue crepe do chine; Mrs. McMaliou, cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss Knight, powder blue georgette; Miss Edwards, cameo pink chenille georgette and silver lace; Miss Rona Edwards, lemon taffeta: Miss M. Laing, lemon frilled taffeta; Miss A. Pearson, blue georgette and silver lace; Miss L. Faille, green taffeta with silver.

The monthly meeting of the Takapuna branch of the New Zealand League of Mothers waa held in St. Peter's Parish Hall yesterday, when Mrs. J. W. Bart'rum presided. Dr. Mildred Staley- gave an interesting address on "Penal Reform," showing some of the advances made in America and Canada in the treatment of criminals, especially the child criminal, and the wonderful work done bv the women police. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Thompson, Mr J W. Williamson, Mrs. A. b. tfojcl, Mrs. It. Watts, Mrs. Bryce Hart, Mrs. Bis, Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Sinclair Mrs. SlTvei-, Mrs. Lorie, Mrs. Hutclnnson, Mrs. Cotterell, Mrs. Cor e, Mrs McMurtrie, Mrs. Lwing, JUrs. Coulthard, Mrs. Traffonl, Mrs A. M Seaman, Mrs. A. Mingay, Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Mason, Mrs F Kmght. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Ollivcr, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. OBnen.

4 laroely attended social in. connection with the forthcoming bazaar "t St. Joseph's, Grey *j£ on Monday evening in the Gaiety Hall. The music was supplied by an orchestra under Miss Edna Jaggar-Smith. Amongst 352 present were: Mrs. Copae en black silk bengaline; Mrs. Ceo. Copae, black silk; Mr,. Fleming, « e ?J* e chine; Mrs. Davcy, green taffeta; Mis. C Dray ton, rayon silk; Mrs. O'Connor, Sack "brocaded silk; Mrs. Sul ivan, navy crepe dc chine; Mrs. 1. Mooie, black crepe; Mrs. Walker, rose taffeta; M Jones,'fawn satin; Mis., Barbjjj pink crepe de chine; Miss Collarn blue Sorgette; Miss Pitkethley, heliotrope; Miss° M. Pitkethley, black crepe, handworked yoke; Miss Grant, pleated frock; Miss O'Connor, lavender crepe de chine: Miss Holroyd, black crepe; Miss Cross, silver lace over georgette; Miss fcicholl, rose crepe; Mise McCormack, mauve oeorcette; Miss Lawson, brown taffeta; Miss Stenbeck, black georgette; Miss Glover, blue crepe, silk lace to tone; Miss B. Coll, le ion crepe de chine; Miss E. Goodwin, * .Union satin; Miss A. Willoughby, sea green taffeta; Miss M. Cassin, spotted crepe; Miss W. Cassin, rose crepe; Miss M. O'Brien, powder blue; Mise Nolan, palm forest green; Miss Price, pink shot taffeta; Miss Lawson, brown rep; Miss Price, white georgette and Spanish shawl; Miss Staton, heho crepe; Miss Rosa Fleming, turquoifie blue georgette; Miss Nanoy JaggarSmith, pink palm velvet; Miss Brown, pink georgette; Miss Campbell, helio; Miss Buckley, panne velvet and georgette; "Miss McLaugWin, blue lace crepe.

On September 4 Lodge Katikati, No. 295, held their annual ladies' evening. The- guests were received at the entrance to the tastefully decorated hall by W. Bro. and Mrs. A. Cannell. The evening took the form of a concert and dance,"items being contributed by Mr. Cavell (Tauransa), Bro. T. T. Garland (Auckland), W.'Bro. Wilkins (Hastings), W. Bro. Armour. W. Bro. Morgan, Bros. Pringle and Boxall (Waihi). The accompanist was Mrs. A. W. Anderson. Supper was served in a marquee, which, was decorated with ferns. Amongst those present were: —Mesdames A. Cannell, in gold lace over rose crepe de chine and biscuit embroidered shawl; G. Alley, midnight blue ring velvet; G. Palmer, navy crepe de chine and Oriental embroideries; O'Neill, salmon pink crepe do chine arid guipure lace; Searle, black crepe de chine, gold shawl; Debineth, black satin; Wills, pale green georgette and lace; Cooper, rose beige silk lnarocain; McLeod, navy crepe de chine and georgette; Clark, powder blue georgette; Anderson, navy and beige crepe de chine; Wilkins, blue patterned crepe de chine; Potter, black satin and lace; Eapley, black lace frock; Agnew, cream crepe de chine, biscuit shawl; "Shanley, rose crepe de chino and cream lace; Gee, daffodil georgette and flame shawl; Button, bois de roso crepe dc chine; Brown, apricot crepe de chine and lace; Leslie, cyclamen georgette and cream lace; Misses Morison, rose beige crepe de chine and satin; Rapley, primrose georgette; Stein, kingfisher blue chiffon velvet; McLeod, delphinium crepe de chine; Nancy Alley, blue crepe de chine, silver lace; Nella Alley, shell pink crepe de chine and tulle; Cannell, gold shot taffeta, lavender shawl; Palmer, blue and "silver tissue, cornflower georgette skirt; E. Hunter, brown satin; Shanley, apple green taffeta, green tulle skirt; Cooper, black georgette, black..and silver lace; C. Hunter, golden brown satin; O'Neill, green floral georgette.