SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 292, 10 December 1929, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Mms T. Brown, L.A.8., and her pianoforte students gave an evening "At Home" to parents and friends in the Municipal Chambers. Miss Brown was-.presented by pupils with a handsome "bouquet. -• The" .programme of classical musical itemß was provided by the advanced pupils, whose finished work was much enjoyed by a large audience. ....—< -,-.# ».. . * ■ * The Mount Eoskill branch of the league of Mothers held its last meeting of the year on Wednesdav. The public hall waa decorated with streamers, balloons and a Christmas tree for the tiny tots. Musical and elocutionary items were given by Miss Dalton and Miss Pearce. A sponge and fruit cake competition brought many entries. These were judged by Miss Davis. The awards were: Sponge, Mrs. Flynn 1, Mrs. Allen 2, Mrs. O'Hara 3; fruit cake, Mrs. Dale 1, Mrs. Allen 2. The president, Mrs. E. R. Allen, was presented with a basket of roses with the good wishes of the members. -'.'-.■•' ■• * * • A delightful party was given by Mrs. Hirst at her residence, Upland Boad, Bemuera, on Saturday afternoon for the children of members of the Ex-service Women's' Association. The dining room was decorated with balloons and roses, and the verandah was turned into a. play room. Before leaving each child was presented with a toy, a balloon and a bag of sweets. There were thirty young guests present and several members, of the association. Amongst these were Mrs. Gould, president, Mrs. Glen-ton-Hunt, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Kanfurly Smith, Mrs. Stocker. Mrs. Preston. Mrs. Webster, Sirs. Harris, Mrs. Carruthers, Mrs. Garlick and Mrs. Michaels, Miss Luxford, Miss Ernest and Miss Chilton-Button. • » • * On Friday the members of the Onehunga Play Reading Circle spent a pleasant evening to mark * the close of the 1929 season, at "Glengarry," Auckland Road, which was kindly lent by Mrs. Kirkwood. Games and competitions were enjoyed, and several of the members gave nursery rhymes in mime and *ong, and Mrs" Jarley's wax-works. Mrs, Murdoch, president of the circle, presented the prizes for the competitions to Miss J. Warnock, Mr. A. Cole and Mr. W. Rnshbrook. Mr. A. Cole, on behalf of the members, then asked Mrs. Murdoch to accept a book, and thanked her for her continued kindness to the circle. Among those present were: Mrs. Kirkwood, Mrs. Murdoch. Miss Watkin *nd Misses Birch, K. Birch, E. Birch, Coates, Kirkwood, J. Earkwood, McArthur, M. MeArthur, S. McArthur, Smith, M. Smith, Warnock and G. Warnock, Dr. Eirkwood, Mr. Murdoch, and Messrs. Cole, Connor, Davey, Jones, Rushbrook and Warnock. * * # * An enjoyable party .was given on Priday evening by Mrs. J. Steele and Miss Dorothy Steele in the Hotel Mou Besir tea kiosk for Miss Steele's dancing pupils, their parents and friends. A short programme of fancy dances was arranged. "Anita's Dancd" by Dorothy Seaman opened the programme, followed by "A Country Dance" by eight pupils; "Coppelia" bv Edith Graham, "The Quarrel" by Margaret Eussel and Dawn Short, "Brahms" by Cherry Mahon, "Soldiers' Duet" by Edith and Asnath Graham, "Jeanine*" a ballet danced by three tiny girls entered on the programme as "Lois, Beryl and Joan," "A Russian Dance" by Asnath Graham, "Scarf Dance" by June Higson, "Ragtime" bv E. and A. Graham, "Greig" by Joyce, """Dutch Ballet" by four pupils, "Cymbal Dance" by Pat Sell, and as a finale "The Wedding of the Painted Doll" with Edith Graham and Quris Gilfillan in the principal parts. Ballroom dancing and games followed by a very dainty supper brought a very happy evening to a close. Mrs. Pawson presided at the piano, assisted by Mrs.

Tlie Ponsonby branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held their final meeting for the year on Thursday afternoon in St. Stephen's Hall. Mrs. Lee Cowie presided. The election of officers resulted: —President, Miss Read; vice-presidents, Mrs. Lee Cowie and Mrs. Hodgkinson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Tarrant; recording secretary, Mrs. Joiner; treasurer, Miss S. Pyle. Superintendents of departments were also elected as follows: —Evangelistic, Mr?. Bragg; anti-gambling and Sabbath observance, Mrs. Farrand; white ribbon, Miss S. Pyle; notable days, Miss Pyle; prison and mental hospital visitor, Mrs. Wakelin: sick visitor, Mrs, Stewart; Bible in Schools, Mrs. Patterson: birthday league. Mrs. Miller; cradle roll, Mrs. Hodgkinson; afternoon tea convener, Mrs. Logan; good citizenship and Press reporter, Miss Joiner. * * * • Mrs. C. Gardiner, of Heme Bay, entertained a number of guests to a bridge and 500 party last evening. The lounge was set with bowls of Christmas lilies and pink hydrangeas, the supper table ha-ving flat bowls of crimson roses and shaded candelabra. The hostess wore a black lace frock and -spray of red ro-scs; Mrs. E. Valentine, flame georgette and gold lace; Mrs, Anderson, apple green ninon, uneven hem; Miss C. Bryant, lime georgette, transparent hem; Miss A. Collins,'ivory and blue floral ninon; Miss Murdock, cyclamen mauve georgette, lace hem; Miss Valentine, blue beaded ninon; Miss W. Kennedy, black beaded georgette, lame wrap; Miss M. Arnold, apricot taffeta and gold lace; Miss D. Blair, turquoise blue ninon, gold lace hem; Miss Carson, black taffeta, rose pink hip bow; Miss Georgie Holmes, pastel blue flowered ninon; Miss G. Jones, briar rose tulle; Miss M. Jones, lemon georgette.

On Saturday evening a delightful time was spent by about 100 young people at the residence of Mrs. Abiaham, Sandowu Villa, Devonport, in honour of her daughter Myrtle's twentieth birthday. Miss Abraham was the' recipient " of many handsome- presents. The dining room was decorated in maroon, gold and green in the form of a spider's web. Maroon and gold Iceland poppies put a finishing touch to the room. Mrs. Abraham received her quests wearing brown embossed crepe de chinc and satin; Miss Myrtle Abraham, powder blue taffeta, silver lace and pink; Mrs. Lionel Wrathall, scarlet satin and gold lace; Miss Muriel Abraham, black crepe de chine and scarlet. Among those present were: Miss Muriel Handley, black crepe de chine; Miss Winifred'Whitcombe, green panne velvet and georgette pointed skirt and diamante; . Miss Jessie Keen, twilight blue ninon; Miss May Moore, palest pink crepe de chine, tiered skirt; Miss M. Stonestreet, pink panne velvet top and crepe de chine; Miss May Saxton, rose crepe de chine; Miss Ollie Drake, blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Bennett, apricot ninon; Miss M. Thomson, black satin; Miss Molly Myers, lemon silk taffeta; Miss Nancy Myers, ivory satin, black embossed shawl; Miss Eddie Hahn, salmon pink georgette; Miss Xoni Myers, black georgette; Miss Billie Moir, nattier blue georgette; Miss Ruth Quirke, blue taffeta and tulle; Miss Ronnie Beere, floral crepe de chine; Miss Nora Copeland, floral georgette; Miss Valerie Wilson, powder blue georgette and pointed skirt. * * * * At the Majestic Cabaret a successful dance and coronation of "Queen" Ana Hato, in connection with the queen carj nival, in aid of St. Michael's Catholic Church, was held. There was a crowded attendance. Shalfoon's Melody Boys' Orchestra supplied ' excellent dance music, and at 9 p.m. "Queen".Ana,Hato, with her attendants, .entered the hall and proceeded to dais, where the crowning ceremony was performed by the Lord High Chancellor (Mr. C. H. Clinkard, M.P.). A presentation of a pearl necklace from Mrs. Scarce was made to Miss Molly Owens, who was the successful candidate in tlie ."popular girl" contest. Among the many present Avere: —Mesdames W. H. Waekrow, A. Munro, T. Jackson, T. Mellsop, Apps, W. A. Thomson, R. Royals, C. H. Clinkard, D. Steele, Shields, Tyson, Newmarch, Groves, Larnach, Cave, Hogan, Scarce, Campbell, Haughton, Snell, Farren, Martin, O'Connor (Parnell), Hitcheon, Mau, Saraty, Pomeroy, Cottrell, Lowrev, Owens, Guthrie'-Blakeley, Misses M. Owens, R. Owens; Jury, Louisson, P. Glass, Dorsev, Bragg, R." Campny, M. Downey, Mau, B. Dorset, M. Dorset, C. Moore, O. Hanson, O. Shultz, I. Wright, B. Newmarch, F. Ellis, Q. Mau, Whitburn, L. Downey, V. Steele, Hills, P. Wallace, W. Apps, I. Smith, Glass, K. Worrall, Goodyer, Mitchell, Dalgleish, Fallon (Remuera), O'Sullivan (Parnell), L. Richardson, J. Gilbertson, M. Cooney, J. Giesen, C. Holland, N. Holland, G. Pakes, D. Davies, Richardson. Wilson, Goodson, M. Lindsay, R. Lake, B. Williams.

A garden party in aid of the administration fund of the O'tahuhu Free Kindergarten was held on Saturday afternoon at the residence of Dr. Gladys Rowley. Owing to the rain it was necessary to transfer in haste to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Hall, and the work was carried out by a fleet of lorries. Within an hour of tli© decision to make the transfer the stalls were in readiness, and the opening ceremonv was performed by the Mayor of Otahuhu, Mr. Thomas Clements. The Mayor referred to the good work done by the kindergarten, and commented upon the results achieved by the local committee. He said the attendance at the kindergarten was now over seventy, and he spoke in high praise of the work of the director, Miss F. Robertson, his remarks being heartily applauded by the many parents present. Mr. Clements stated that a suitably designed building was »ecessary if the movement were to expand to me'et the growing needs of the district, and he added that the committee were considering a campaign to raise funds for that purpose. Among the features of the fair, in addition to the usual bazaar stalls, were competitions foi decorated prams and bicycles. The pram competitions were won by: Mrs. McAnulty (yellow), first; Mrs. R. Pilclier (red," white and blue), second; and Mrs. Barrett (marigolds and asparagus fern), third. The decorated bicycle competition was won by Mrs. Piper with a machine decorated like a swan. A poster parade made a colourful display. Owing to the transfer to the hall the result was not what had been' hoped for, but was considered satisfactory, and reflected much credit upon the work of Dr. Gladys Rowlev and her committee.

A large gathering of pupils and friends were present at a farewell evening in Miss Laura Walker's studio, tendered to her and Mrs. H. Sliiiley, Misses Lilian Quinn and Beryl Smith, who all sailed for Sydney on Friday. Mrs. Shirley, nee Miss Hazel Moon, and her husband, will continue their studies in Vienna. An excellent musical programme was supplied by Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. H. Keven, Mrs. Shirlev, Misses Laura and Ida Walker, L. Quinn, B. Smith, Messrs. H. Shirley, Vic Elliot, N. Creighton, and Frank Green. Among those present were: Mrs. Wilfred Wright, in flame ninon and diamante; Mrs. Keven, black Spanish lace, georgette, and Oriental shawl; Mrs. M. Osborne, cherry satin, deep gold lace flounce; Mrs. P. Wilcox, strawberry lame, handsome Oriental wrap, Mrs. W. Coldicutt, black satin and rhinestones; Mrs. H. Patterson, jade green georgette, gold lacc panels; Mrs. D. McNichol, rose pink chenille flounced frock, uneven hem; Mrs. V. Elliot, lemon ninon, with silver lace hem; Miss M. Warnock, pale pink chiffon and silver lace; Miss M. Katz, black taffeta

and Oriental shawl; Miss M. Denne*, duck egg blue satin, gold lace tiered skirt; Miss G. McLcarv, black lace, flared skirt and hip bows; Miss R. MeLeary, white chiffon trimmed with pale blue; Miss M. Fraser, primrose _ georgette, tiered skirt; Miss Ida Walker, flame chiffon, gold lace panels; Miss PI. Moon, frilled pastel taffeta; Miss Caslin, flame ring velvet; Miss G. Kealey, ivory ninon with uneven hem; Miss L. Quinn, gold chiffon, bertha and trimmings of fine silver lace; Miss B. Smith, black georgette, wide flared uneven skirt; Miss Laura Walker, cyclamen lame with uneven hem; Miss E. Kelly, floral chiffon; Miss E., Arthur, flame georgette, shawl to tone; Miss S. Warnock, frilled leaf green georgette; Mis 6 Nora Kirkby, black couple satin with diamante. ,

ELLERSLIE CARNIVAL. The Ellerslie Parish Hall was a scene of pageantry on Friday when the wee tots celebrated their part of tne fancy dress carnival, whicn is being held to raise funds for a school dental clinic. After the grand march, several dances were giveu by children oi the infant department, and one of the children recited. Then Primer II gave an action song, "0, Dear, W hat Can the Matter Be," after which the lower standards gave several items. "Robin Adair" was then sung by a Standard V. boy. These items were followed by, what was for the children the most important event of the evening—a sort of picnic supper. After this the following children received prizes:—For the best by popular vote, Shirley Ford 1, Ray Phillips 2, Desmond Chapman 3. For the best paper frock, Doreen Brown. The most original girl, Esme Somerfield. The most original boy. Ken Dewar. Best girl five to six years, Betty Edwards. Best boy five to six years, Desmond Chapman 1, Roy Bolter 2. Best girl seven to eight years, Doris Cunningham 1, Norma Dennis 2. Best boy seven to eight years, Jack Parsons 1, Eric Nicholson 2. Best girl eight to nine years, Mary Parsons 1, Jean Bluer 2. * Best boy eight to nine years, Ross Boden. Continued on Saturday night, the evening began with the grand march, in which all the children took part. Tne favourite of the evening was the dental patient. There were a costermonger and his wife, with their barrow of carrots and cabbages, a dainty waitress, a Christmas cracker, an Indian squaw, and a girl on the land, who looked very, businesslike in her over* alls, and carrying a rake over her shoulder. After the grand march some of the children gave a dainty butterfly dance. This was followed by a fine gymnastic display given by a team of boys whom Mr. O'Gorman had trained. The senior girls then gave a dance, after which the children all sat down on the floor in the middle of the hall and were given supper by the ladies' committee. The prize-winners were afterwards awarded their prizes. During the prizegiving a diversion occurred when a boy went up to receive a girl's prize. It appeared that the boy had been in girl's fancy dress attire, and the judges had mistaken him for a girl. Prizes were awarded as follows:—Best paper frock, Joan Harvey 1, Jean Steele 2; best by popular vote, Ashley Beer 1, Harold Page 2; best boy, 10-11 years, Max Waldran 1, Lesley Vause 2; best girl, 10-11 years, Joan De Renzy 1, Nancy Higham 2; best boy, 12 years, Ray Carter 1, Harold Page 2 f best girl, 12 years, Cyril Vause 1, Jean Tangney 2; best boy, 13 years, Lloyd Crosher 1, Peter Peterkin 2; best girl, 13 years, Patty Dromgool 1, Valma Hutton 2; special prize, Iris Maclntyre 1, Ray Kennerley 2. One of the judges, Mrs. Williams, gave a camera as a special prize under interesting conditions. All the children who had not won prizes were to march round the hall to music. When the music stopped, the girl or boy standing on a spot in the hall, which Mrs. Williams had chosen, received the prize. Jack Hood was the lucky boy standing on the vital spot.