SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 261, 4 November 1929, Page 11

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

After a very successful season, the last of a series of bridge parties was held by the bridge committee of the Community Sunshine Club at the Lewis Eady Hall on Thursday evening. In spite of the inclement weather there was a good attendance, thirty tables being in use. Members of the committee present were: Mrs. F. E. X. Gaudin (convener), Mrs. G. S. Jackson (secretary), Mesdames Cooper, Williamson, Beckerleg, Taylor, Rainger, E. Harrison, Quartley, Featherston, Blomfield and Misses Taylor and A. Pagni.

A pleasant function was held at the residence of Mrs. Loyal Pegler, Dniry, on Thursday last, when a gift afternoon was held in aid of the St. John's Ladies' Guild's forthcoming bazaar. An enjoyable afternoon was spent in competitions and other diversions, whilst items Avere contributed by Mrs. C. H. Knight and Miss Rene Robinson. The competition winners were as follows: Mrs. C. H. Knight, Nurse Sinclair, Miss Rene Robinson. A very dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostess. Those present included Mrs. Langford, Mrs. Kinloch, Mrs. Hoult, Mrs. J. Brooks, Mrs. J. Appleby, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Waterhouse, Mrs. Dance, Mrs. Sharpe, Miss Hoult, Miss Kinloch, Miss Robinson, Miss Cossey, Miss Caddy, Nurse Sinclair.

The Pupuke Golf Club held its closing meeting for the season on Saturday afternoon. There was a large gathering of members and their friends, and a very enjoyable match (mixed foursome) was arranged for the afternoon's play. The best cards were handed in by Mrs. R. Mowbray and Mr. Hunt. During the afternoon the trophies for the last season's matches were presented to the winners by Mrs. A. M. Seaman, and a special presentation was made in recognition of her valuable services as secretary to Mrs. D. M. Davidson, by Mrs. A. W. Clark (ladies' captain), on behalf of the ladies of the club. Short speeches were made by Mr. A. M. Seaman (president), and Mr. N. Minogue (men's captain). A dainty afternoon tea was served in the pavilion by the lady members.

There was a very proud woman in Parihaka on Thursday of last week. She was Mrs. Ririkori, who had been introduced to Lady Alice Fergusson, who paid a surprise visit to the Maori village on her way to Daweon'e Falls. There were few about at the time, for the wind was blowing at hurricane force, and the wahines and the tamariki were all indoors. At first those who emerged from their whares did not realise who their distinguished visitor was. When they did their joy knew no bounds, their regret being that they did not know before of the visit. They showed the party over the new meeting house, and brought forward a very old man who, they 6aid, was chief of the kainga. Her Excellency gave some flowers to the women and a child, and they, in return, handed her a pair of pois, whilst Mr. Ririkori dashed into a nearby field and secured & bag of fine kumaras. which he handed to Lady Alice, who was much interested in the "Maoris, and told them that ehe regretted she had not been able to give them notice of her visit.

There was a large attendance of delegates from the various clubs in the South Suburban Croquet Association on the Manurewa Club's lawns on Wednesday afternoon. . The gathering was held at the instance of Mrs. Munro (Clevedon), president of the association, assisted by the vice-presidents, Mrs. i. Whvte (Manurewa) and Miss Cooper (Papakura), and was primarily for the purpose of making a presentation to the association secretary (Mrs. B. Forbes). In presenting Mrs. Forbes with a Stewart crystal fruit bowl, the president referred appreciatively to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Forbes, both in organisation work ■> and tournament control. Mrs. Forbes .mtably replied. During the aft r.out progressive croquet was played, Mrs. A. Wrigley winning the A section and Mrs. F. Whyte the B section.

A large number of dancers attended the Koyal Oak on Wednesday evening, ■when a ladies' night was held by the San Toy School of Dancing. The hall was gaily decorated with balloons and multi-coloured streamers. Amongst tJiose present, were noted: —Mrs. C. West, coral pink satin beaute; Mrs. Fink, pink satin and lace overdress; Mrs. G. Couch, mauve georgette; Mrs. W. Little, fawn figured georgette; Mrs. Bi lings, 'back satin; Miss J. Maberey, lemon satin; Miss E. Taylor, pink silk; Miss Dick, blue and silver silk; Miss Wilkinson, flesh pink georgette; Mies K. Dent, 'black and silver lace; Mise K. Couch, scarlet georgette and diamante; Miss M. Little, vieux rose georgette; Mies R. Couch, eau de nil embossed georgette; Mise E. Bainbridge, black satin and diamante; Miss P. Gorgen, pompadour pink georgette and cream; Miss D. Wright, ecru lace; Miss L. Wright, sunset taffeta and black shawl; Miss R. Deaveux, blue taffeta, white shaAvl; Mise A. Gedye, scarlet georgette and eilver tissue; Miss T. Lorking, jade green taffeta and lace; Miss M. McKeown, white crepe de chine.

An afternoon tea to Miss Hurley, who has been abroad for two years, was given in the Interhouse Girls' clubrooms on Saturday. The lounge was decorated with Iceland poppies and mauve and gold irises. During the afternoon Miss Cuthbertson welcomed the guest, and presented her with a bouquet of spring blossoms and a box of sweets on behalf of the ladies assembled. Enjoyable Hallowe'en games and dancing passed the time away very pleasantly. Miss Hurley wore a smart frock of ripple ninon and Limerick lace in bronze and beige shade, with a close-fitting hat to match.. Miss Cuthbertson wore Burgundy crepo fleuri embroidered in Oriental colourings, with smart black hat. Amongst those present were: Mrs. McEwan, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Winnall, Mrs. Burgess, Miss McKay, Miss Durham, Miss Mincher, Miss Lishman, Miss Grace, Miss Munro, Miss Lyons, Miss McPherson, Miss Downard, Miss Isbistcr, Miss Brewer, Miss Svenson, Miss Cato, Miss O'Connell, Miss Martin, Miss Campbell, Miss Burke, Miss Patterson, Miss Donovan, Miss Bowen, Miss McLean, Miss Boon, Miss Bennett, Miss Hosking, Miss Fury, Miss Masefield. Miss Bogie. ,

"The Ballroom/' Omahu Road, Renauera, was the scene of an enjoyable dance on Saturday evening, given by Misses Blake, Hamlin and Williams in aid of St. Matthew's Church funds. Excellent dance music was provided by Mr. Walter Smith's Band. Miss Blake wore a frock of black taffeta and lace with rose tulle; Miss Hamlin, primrose taffeta with tulle overskirt; Miss Williams, pale green crepe do chine and Indian shawl. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Hamlin, wearing black ring velvet; Mrs. Phillipson, apple-green crepe de chine; Mrs. Brabant, rose pink georgette; Mrs. Jervis, black georgette; Mrs. Andrews, light fawn crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. Brough, heliotrope crepe de chine; Mrs. Goddard, wine crepe de chine; Mrs. Allen, navy georgette; Mrs. lon, black georgette; Miss Manning, cyclamen georgette; Miss Wadmore, shell-pink crepe do chine; Miss Brindle, rose pink frilled georgette; Miss D. Blake, forget-me-not blue georgette; Miss Hemphill, pink satin with tulle skirt; Miss Kirkland, fuchsia georgette; Miss Brooks, deep cream georgette; Miss Maxwell, shell-pink georgette; Miss McAneny, apricot beaded georgette; Miss Hempton, pink satin; Miss Green, rose pink crepe de chine; Miss Gilbert, shell-pink crepe de chine; Miss R. Pilkington, white georgette: Miss M. Pilkington, black satin and tulle; Miss Collins, pale blue silk; Miss Vear, sea-green crepe de chine and tulle; Miss lon, shell-pink crepe de chine; Miss Lennox, polka dotted tulle; Miss E. Dudgeon, tomato crepe de chine; Miss Gollan, apricot taffeta.