SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 282, 28 November 1929, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A jolly tea party -was given at the ' Tudor tearoom this morning by Miss Anita Webster in celebration of her , mother's birthday. Mrs. J. D. Webster, the guest of honour, wore a navy ensemble suit and navy hat. Miss Webster was in a black suit with black felt hat. Among the guests were: Mrs. •J. Fuller, Mrs. Smallbone, Mrs. KayStratton, Mrs. T. C. Webster, Mrs. B. Goldwater, Mrs. G. Henry, Miss Smith, ' Mrs. Hopwood, Mrs. Hobday, Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. Righton and Miss • Palmer.

Thirty members of the Y.W.C.A. Overseas Club gave a bon voyage tea at the Domain Kiosk yesterday afternoon to bid farewell to Miss Kathleen Comber, who is leaving for India, and Misa Carrie Speraga, who is leaving for Australia. The long table was filled with crystal stands of .pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Miss Smith was the hostess for the afternoon. Among those present were:. Misses M. Ferris, M. Whamond, F. McAlister, I. Campbell, B. Paterson, C. Salmond, J. MacKenzie, A. Grant, 0. Fazakerley, R. Barwood, M. Muir, G. Quigley, A. Quigley, L. Doughty, B. McGoughan, H.'McLean, J. Ward, M. Ward, M. Blackman, D. ¥ates, C. Farmer, D. Brodie, N. Newton, M. Newton, A. Bowdon, Edith Young, Nita and Edna Taylor.

A full measure of success was achieved by the members of the Drury St. John's Ladies' Guild in connection •with the annual bazaar in the public hall. The respective winners of the men's and the ladies' nail driving competitions were the Rev. W. C. Wood (Papakura) arid Mrs. Waterhouse others to gain success at the function being: Mrs. A. Appleby, Miss Gird wood, Mrs. Hayson, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Clark, Mr. Fred Cossey and Mr. Bob Sadgrove. Those responsible for the success of the various stalls were as follow:-Plain sewing, Mrs. Waterhouse, Mrs. J. Appleby; fancy goods, Mrs. L. H. Pegler; sweets, Misses Waterhouse, Kinloch and Cossey; produce and cakes, Mrs. Bremner, Miss Cossey; tea rooms, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Kinloch, Miss Wood, Miss Kinloch; Aunt Sally, Mrs. J. Brookes. The takings throughout- the function amounted to about £40.

The ladies of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Guild, Manurewa, held a social afternoon on Wednesday to farewell Mrs. Pendergrast, who is shortly leaving the district. She was presented with a handsome supper set as a small token in appreciation of the valuable work rendered by her during her stay in Manurewa. The minister's wife, Mrs. W. Carroll, made the presentation, and spoke highly of Mrs. Pendergrast's work and of the church's regret at losing such a willing worker. Mrs. Pendergrast suitably replied. Afternoon tea was served and elocutionary items given by Mesdames Hood and Wrigley, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Pitcher. A competition was won by Mrs. Pitcher, sen., second prize by Mrs. Hood. At the close Mrs. Pendergrast; was the recipient of a beautiful bouquet from Mrs. Russell. The afternoon proved a great success.

An excellent display of dancing, classical, character and original, was seen in Miss M. Johnson's garden, Omahu Road, last Saturday,, when an open-air demonstration was given, in aid of funds to provide the children of the Richmond Road Home with summer* dresses. From the financial side the affair was a great success, as out of the amount taken, viz., £27, the fund was benefited to the esjtent N of £26, the work in connection with I the demonstration being all voluntary, the only item to be paid for being the; ice creams. The demonstration included a charmingly-conceived garland dance, and an exceedingly good example of classical dancing was to be seen in a Greek circle dance. Amongst the character dances appeared Old King Cole and his Court, whilst the pupils' original dances were exceedingly well worked out. Miss Johnson is to be congratulated on not only having staged a most excellent performance, but also on being able to hand the fund such a substantial amount.

An enjoyable evening was spent by the friends of Mrs. Bartley Baxter at the Amateur Operatic Hall last night, when a private recital for her pupils and their friends was given. An excellent programme was presented. It opened with a- children's play, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin Town." This story lent itself to most beautiful dressing, the coloured gaiety of the Piper, the velvet and furs of the Mayor and councillors, and the smocks and country frocks of the citizens, • all being in evidence. Mr. E. Churchouse played the Piper, and incidental music was supplied by Mrs. Dorothy Singer, Miss N. Simpson and Mr. F. Hoffey. This was followed by a number of Shakespearian scenes, Misses Pay Reynolds, Beryl Green, Elva Wrigley and Messrs. Hugh Woods and Norton ! Hammond all taking part. "Goodnight Babbette," a little French sketch, was given by Mr. Norton Hammond and Miss Una Moore, who, during the piece, sang a chansonette. An "Anatol" episode was cleverly given~by Miss Gwenda Court and Messrs. Frank Jones and Bruce Elliot. Mrs. Baxter received her guests in a tailored evening frock of gold taffeta with French garland on one side.

An afternoon tea was given by tlie Ladies 1 Guild and P.W.M.U., at St. Andrew's Church, Symonds Street, Tuesday afternoon, to bid farewell to Mrs. E. Newton Drier, who is leaving with her family for a world's tour. The guest of honour, who was in a smart nattier blue ensemble, and hat to tone, was the recipient of a New Zealand travelling rug and exquisite shower bouquets from the Guild and P.W.M.U. Musical items were rendered by Mrs. Hobday and a sketch by Miss E. Matthews. A delicious tea was served. Among those present were: Mrs. Geddes, Mrs. J. Eeid, Mrs. H Elliot, Mrs McGruar, Mrs. Purdon, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Farnel, Mrs Mattherson, Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Rust, Mrs. Bertram, Mrs. Brigham, Mrs. Purvince-Smitli, Mrs. Swan, Mrs. Grange, Mrs. Braithwaite, Mrs. Belworthy, Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. Drewelk, Mrs. Hawkersby, Mrs. Tooley, Misses Ryrie, Brown, Wilson, Campbell, Mansfield, Wallace, Siedberg, Ritchie, McNicol, Brodie and McConnell. ♦ * * • A special meeting or the Auckland women's branch of the N.Z. Labour party was addressed by the Rev. Wilna Constable, her subject being, "Youth and Its Needs." The speaker outlined the spiritual and mental questionings of the present day youth, and various methods of satisfying inquiries. She spoke also of her work among young people at Warwick, England, and of impressions received in this country. Discussion followed. The recent children's fancy dress ball was reported to have proved most ■ satisfactorv.

Miss B. Heather, of Remuera, gave a farewell gift tea yesterday afternoon in the Tudor Rooms, for Miss L. Stuart, who is returning to Suva by the Tofua next Saturday. Bowls of red flowers and silver baskets made dainty table decorations. Miss Stuart wore apple green floral silk and green hat; Miss Heather was in maize crepe de chine trimmed with blue and black, blue hat. Among those present were: Mrs. A. Nicholson, Miss L. St. Clair Whyte, Miss Betty Wilson, Miss Ellis Alison, Miss Kathleen Lintott, Miss Margaret Cousins, Miss Linda De Renzy, Miss Dorothy Cucksey, Miss Sybil Bonner, Miss Barbara Pierce, Miss Janet Roberton, Miss Rona Richardson, Miss Dolly Anderson, Miss Sally Alderton, Miss Rhona Thompson, Miss Evelyn Mahoney, Miss Kathleen Thompson