SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 304, 24 December 1929, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A party, numbering forty, consisting of littl& : ones who would not otherwise get a Christmas treat, was entertained vestcrcjay afternoon by Mr. Frank Cresj pin at.Uook'fi, when' they were served with istrawberries and cream, much to the delight of the youngsters. At the conclusion of the pai'ty very lieai ty , cheers were given for the donor. * * * *

A pleasant function was held at the Te Hoe Schdol on Friday afternoon, on the school breaking up for the holidays. Miss Mavis Thompson, on behalf of the pupilsj' presented their teachers, Miss Parkinson, with a jardiniere, and Mr. T. G. Hamilton with a clock. In the_ evening a Christmas tree was planted in the Te Hoe Hall, Santa Claus giving little gifts to all the children of the district. During the evening recitations and vocal numbers were given by the children. * * * »

MisaiHilda Parkinson gave a party for her elocution pupils at her studio on Saturday. Paper hats, balloons and favours were distributed among the, pupils. Recitations, dialogues, musical items and games were much appreciated. Among those : present were: Jean Douglas, Moira land Betty Tinliite, Mar jorie Greer, Joyce tv and Ronnie Chapman, Jewel Patersbn, Audrey and Bertie . James, Joyce -and Ronnie Firilay, Nita Datsoif, Louis [Cassidy, Gaby Heighten, Betty Sherer; Annie O'Brien, Josie Spick and Alan Bryant.

A morning tea war given by Mrs. C. Court, of Stanley Bay, at the Lyceum Club yesterday. A Christinas gift was placed-011 each visitor's plate, the table being beautifully decorated. Mrs. Court received in a smart black tailored suit lemon .. vest, and black Bangkok hat'. Among' the guests were: Mrs. J. A, Bellaby, Mrs. I: Diamond, Mrs. S. OyllieSj. Mrs. 11. Burrett, Mrs. B. Goldwater, Mrs. A. Goldwater, Mrs, Rice, Mrs. C- Phillips, Mrs. Cdrnaga,' Mrs. IL Brinsden, Mrs. Gillies, Mis? McGlaslian, i\liss R. Cornaga, Miss M. Bailey, Miss Rhodes, Misses K. and M. Fouhey.

A tea party and Christmas tree was given to nearly fifty children of the St. James' Church Sunday School, at the Oriental Rendezvous, Mangere, on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Miss Hall, Miss Browning and Miss Avery entertained the children. Among those present were: Bertha Hall, Audrey Jell's, Olive Knott, Ilonka Erdman, Violet Hogget, Gwen Phillips, June Carol, Nancy Phillips, Edna Baker, Gertie Bryant, Lucy Wong, Eva Rodgers, Pat Allan, Lucy Rae, Dolly Prillips, Rene Shortt, Sadie Bryant, Paula Erdman, Jean Sharp, Kathleen Iloggot, Dorothy Hogget, Margaret Hogget, Betty Carol, Daphne Barr, Olive French, Rona Shortt, Isobel Woodward, Nancy Steadman, Violet Audas, Bervl Jells, Robert Phillips, Alfred Bryant, Rex Baker, Tommy Wong, Leslie Newman, Alfred Tho-mas, Wilfred Phillips, Victor Steadman, Lawrence Knott, Lawrence Hall, Arthur Woodward, Douglas Sharp and George Hoc get. as, * *

An enjoyable Christmas party was given to tiie children in Ward 11 at the Auckland Hospital by the Victoria League girls' committee. A splendid programme was presented by Mrs. Wyatt, dances, songs and choruses being taken from her pantomime, ''Wonderland." The performances of the children, who came over from Belmont for the purpose, was excellent. The little patients were given paper caps and squeakers and to add to the enjoyment there was a Christmas tree laden with dolls, pictures and toys, all having been made by the girls' committee. Father Christmas (Miss Valerie Wyatt) took the parcels off the tree and they were distributed by little fairies. Mrs. Ricerby, chairman of the committee, thanked Mrs. Wyatt for the beautiful performance. A delicious supper followed.

A dance was held at the Oriental Rendezvous, Mangere, 011 Saturday evening, when the St. James' Church Social Guild held their final dance of the season. Among those present were: Mrs. Beckwith, in black satin beaute; Mrs. Hall, pink spun silk; Mrs. Steadman, fawn satin; Mrs. Shortt, black and red rayon; Miss M. Hail, pink satin and diamante; Miss Y. Browning, pink silkvelvet; Miss V. Brown, suede crepe georgette, black shawl; Miss Avery, navy and white crepe de chine; Mies L. Jenkins, pink shot taffeta; Miss N. Bcckwitli, apricot embossed georgette; Miss R. Kirkbride, pale royal blue satin; Miss B. Kirk, blue Chinese silk; Miss C. Thompson, pale green spun silk; Miss N. Taylor, white fuji; Miss J. BurnMurdock, pink rayon; Miss K. Reynolds, cream brocaded satin; Miss B. Reynolds, white crepe do chine; Miss J. Richards, ; love bird green satin; Miss H. Court, 1 apricot georgette; Miss N. Mackenzie, black marocain and lemon; Miss Shortt, green spotted crepe de chine; Miss R. Steadman, flame crcpe de chine; Miss N. Andrews, green fuji silk; Miss J. Mackenzie, green crepe de chine; Miss J. Court, blue taffeta and silver; Miss G. Shortt, maizo crepe de chine; Miss M. Powdrell, green lace over satin; Miss M. Bott'crill, apricot georgette and sequins; Miss D. Court, blue satin; Miss E. Shortt, black and gold lace; Miss Rcna Shortt, white rayon. | # ♦ # *

A party was given by Mrs. A. B. Hart, Kitchener P.oad, Edendale, at the Carlton Hall, on Saturday evening, in honour of the coming of age of her daughter Maribel. The hall was prettily dccorated with balloons and streamers, and the guest of honour was the -recipient of many beautiful presents. Mrs. Ifart received the guests wearing black ring velvet frock, while Miss Hart was wearing a frock of crocus ink taffeta with tulle hem and large hip bow. Among those present were: Mrs. Marks, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. Copplestone, black georgette and silver; Mi's. Lee, black silk; Mrs. Reilly, navy crepe de chine and fawn; Mrs, Bell, figured panne velvet; Mrs. Filiner, black georgette and Oriental lace; Mrs. A. J. Hart, fawn crepe de chine with green; Mrs. Cathey, cream satin and tulle; ill's. Ciu'ric, white georgette; Miss A. Hart, mauve tulle over satin;' Miss Hulnic, green georgette, scalloped; Miss Douglas, silver lame and satin; Miss Watts, apple green georgette and lace; Miss Cross, green frock with diamante; Miss Bowcn, amethyst taffeta; Miss Knox, primrose georgette; Miss Scarborough, green georgette; Miss Hebden, lime taffeta; Miss Lauder, cherry embossed georgette; Miss oe > georgette; Miss Filmer, blue ciepe de chine; Miss Winthrop, black lace over Oriental lame; Miss H. Philo? Vr P ?? ch chcllillc georgette; Miss M. Mieflield, saxe. blue georgette; Miss J. S re ™ g eor gette with diamante; Mlles > P" lk crepe de chine and lace.

All Saints' Parish Hall presented a merry scene on Friday afternoon when the Birkenhead Kindergarten held its breakiug-up party and Christmas tree. The children, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Isobel Gillillan, sang songs and played games which were greatly enjoyed. Each child received a gift oil' tiie Christmas tree, and the parents received presents which the children had made. Afternoon tea concluded an enjoyable afternoon. Among those present were: —Mrs. Morley, Mrs. Les, Hudson, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Verran, Mrs. Shearer, Mi\s. Find lay, Mrs. Hudson, sen, Mrs. Matthews (Sidney), Mrs. Lealicy, Mrs. Herbert Ecclcs, Mrs. Gillillan, Miss Mills, Miss Joan Gillillan and Mrs. Cameron.

To celebrate the coming of age of their (daughter Elsie, Air. and Mrs. J. Newell gave a party at the Gaiety Hall, Surrey Crescent, last Saturday evening, when the hostess received her guests wearing black crepe de chine relieved with gold; Miss Elsie Newell, Princess Betty blue romanette with diamante. Among the guests present were: Mrs. Johns, black satin and lace; Mrs. Gibson, brown satin; Mrs. 11. Newell, scarlet beaded georgette; Mrs. N. Newell, navy and fawn crepe de chine; Mrs. Murdoch, figured rayon; Mrs. Absolum, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. Brennan, black satin; Mrs. Ellis, blue georgette; Mrs. Jones, black and gold georgette; Mrs. Patterson, brown satin; Mrs. Roberts, brown crepe de cliinc; Mrs. Clifton, ensemble suit of blue; Mrs. Williams, black beaded georgette; Mrs. Veart, amethyst satin; Mrs. Langabeer, black lace over pink crepe de chine; Sirs Walker, navy and biege crepe de chine; Mrs. Sneil, navy satin; Mrs. Edwards, lemon blue crepe de chine; Mrs. 11. Jones, black satin ensemble; Mrs. Mack, blue satin; Mrs. Jenkins, black satin; Mrs. Hastings, floral biege and silk; Mrs. Scott, biege silk and lace; Mrs. A. Ellis, pink jersey velour; Mrs. Ilanscomb, black satin; ilrs. Parkinson, rainbow tissue and tulle; Misses T. Edwards, lemon and green ray de chine; M. Steinbeck, blue taffeta; G. Hardy, scarlet crepe de chine; A. Howell, black georgette; M. Walker, blue ray de chine; P. Eaton, lemon crepe de chine; P. Walker, pink ere;)© de chine; E. Hargreavcs, pink taffeta and georgette; G. Hall, blue and silver georgette; M. Leaning, pink georgette; E. Tory Salmon, chiffon and georgette; H. Jones, green georgette; R. Jones, floral tulle; D. Chote, green taffeta and black shawl; J. Johnnsen, flame georgette; P. Hastings, blue ray de chine; R. Chatman, black georgette; D. Munro, blue and fawn georgette; E. Munro, biscuit crepe de chine; I. Hanseomb, green floral ray de chine; L. Lang, primrose ninon; 31. Mack, blue ray de chine; M. Jenkins, powder blue ninon; E. Johns, rose celanese; G. Murdoch, blue spun silk.