SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 102, 2 May 1930, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A benefit dance for Mr. J. Simpson and his family, was held in the Otahuhu Public Hall on Wednesday. The music was by Mr. J. Stewart's orchestra, and extras were played by Mks 3lofSt and Miss M. Darby. Mr. G. V. Pearse thanked those who arranged tie function. The dancing competitions were won by Miss Mofnt and Mr. Hall, Mrs. 3lcAnulty and Mr. Campbell, and Mr. and Mrs. Shorock. : * ■* * During Easter a camp, under the auspices of the Methodist Youn-r Women's Bible Class Union, was held m Eawene, Hokianga. This is the first ramp of this kind lield in the district. There were present girls from all parts of Xorth Auckland. 58 in all, under the leadership of Miss Elsie Sewell, travelling secretary of the movement. The camp, under her guidance, was a wonderful experience. Other officers were: Mrs. T. P. Lane, of Eawene: Miss P. Grant, of Kawakawa: Miss M. Worsley, of Auckland: Miss M. Stone, of Kaltaia; Miss F. Steinert and Miss 2v"ora Cochrane. "Love the Prize of Life," by Miss I'. Grant: "Ye are Friends." by Miss M. Waddingham, of Auckland, and "Whither Bound." by Miss Sewell, were given. On Good Friday morning,. Eev. D. Hickman addressed the campers on "The Meaning of Easter." On Saturday afternoon a launch, trip was made to Mangungu Point, further up the harbour, where stands the Methodist centenarv monument, unveiled in 1927 in memory of the early missionaries in Hokianga. * * * * A kitchen evening was given at the home of Mrs. Eoss Pye, Kowhai Street. iast evening in. honour of Miss Bessie •Josephs, whoee marriage takes place shortly. An enjoyabfe evening was spent in dancing and' games. Humorous items were also enjoyed. The reception rooms were gaily decorated with balloons and coloured, streamers. Miss Pye received her guests wearing flame fkrured ninon and a beaded bridge coat. Mise Beseie Josephs wore rose lace and georgette. Among those present were: Mrs. O. Denize. black eatin and embroidered wrap; Mise Joan Denize, lemon georgette; Miss Ivy McCarrolJ, ring velvet and' rose georgette: Mks h. Salmon, black and silver brocade ami black tulle: Miss Connie Josephs, pea jrreeu taffeta and gold lace: Mrs. h. Xoble. maize crepe de chine; Mies M. I*. Denize. jade and silver lace: Miss AL Katz. eau de nil and shell pink georgette; Mrs. Murray, black georgette; Mrs. Macown. blue figured ninon; Miss R. Chapman, white georgette; Miss M. Chapman, figured ninon; Mrs. J. vv. Andrew, black and silver brocade: MXS. S Andrew, figured ninon; Mrs. Hutton, sea green crepe de chine; Mrs. Bambery blue shot taffeta: Mm. Otta, biscuit crepe de chine;-Mrs. Chapman, figured satin: Mise Joyce Hill, palest ot pink satin': Miss Davis, pink frilled net; Miss E. Andrews, lemon satin; Miss Mary Andrews, georgette and lace; 3toee.A. Eobinson. flame georgette; Mre. Atk nsod. mustard crepe de chine: AUSS 0-Keefe, cyclamen crepe de chine; ilrs. O-Hara.' rose georgette; Misei D. Be«J. pink satin and net; D. MeConnell, black satin and scarlet net..

Mrs. D. J. Young, of Epsom, save a, ■ tea at the Tudor rooms yesterday in ! honour of Mrs. -T. Gilmour. of Epsom. I who leaves for England next Tuesday. Mrs. Young wore a nigger brown crepe de chine ensemble, fur coat, and felt hat. Mrs. Gilmour was in a black j ensemble, with skunk fur cuffs and col- I lax. Among those present were: Mrs. ; Budge. Mrs." Thomas. Mrs. Gilmour. Mrs. I Reardon. Mrs. Cooper. Mrs. Hogan, and j Miss Young. • * * # The annual meeting of the Taihape | Plunket Society took place on Tuesday. I when Mr. wZH. Maclean was in the chair. The annual report showed the credit balance of £254. Mangaweka and Hunterville sub-branches also show satisfactory balance-sheets. Apprecia- i tion was expressed of the help extended j by the local Returned Soldiers' Associa- I tion. the Borough Council for its grant ! of £30. and the" sterling work rendered j by Xurse Campbell. The officers were elected as follows: Patron, Mrs. J. F. Studholme; president, Mrs. L. Haydou; vice-presidents. Mesdames A. R. Munro and A. Hayman: secretary. Mrs. A. W. j Bcale: treasurer. Mrs. A. G. Glenny: ' executive, Mesdames E. J. Price, I. R. I Parkes, E. G. Ongley, R. 11. Stead. E. J. Quinn, R. J. Bowie, H. D. Bond. F. Ward, L. C. Hawk. J. P. Aldridge, R. D. Wilson. D. L. Sinclair. G. Manville. W. M. Duncan and Sister M. Allison: delegates to the conference. Mesdames Haydon and Glenny: auditor. C. Masters: Advisory Board, Drs. H. 31. Hay and D. L. j Sinclair, the Revs. E. J. Rich and E. ! Bandy, and Messrs. C. W. Ensor, J. P Aldridge. W. H. Maclean, H. M. MacGallum, L. de Lautour, J. E. Hamiil.

A social afternoon was given in St. George's Church Hall. Papatoetoe, by the Ladies' Guild, when the Rev. T. H. C. Partridge welcomed a large attendance. A decorative scheme was carried our. with bowls of chrysanthemums and hydrangeas, and the carpeted body of the hall was arranged to give a drawing room effect. It was flanked by a number of stalls. The stallholders were: Mrs P Wyman and Mrs. Burrill (cakes and'sweets): Misses M. Gane and J. Runciman (produce): Miss K. Ivmipton (flowers); and Mrs. T. K. Smytheman (needlework!. Those in charge or the tea arrangements were Mesdames J. Trimble, Eichards. W. J. Gow Eayner, E. Hadlow, P. Taylor. W. Boyce, 1Wakelin. G. T. Tremayne. Miss,- M. Cutforth. L. Mellsop, Paige, _E. -Trimble and D. Waters. An entertainment programme included vocal solos by Mesdames K. Hill. Meek, and T. H. Partridae and Miss E. Harrison: violin foT> bv Miss K. Kingsford and vocal duet«"bv Mrs. Partridge and Miss h Harmon. Accompaniments were played hv Miss R. Burnside and Mrs. Partridge. Win Afternoon tea was served music Slaved by Miss G. Fitness (piano) and Mr. Nelson Morey (violm).

Mr and Mrs. W. J. Burte. or springfield ' Eoad. Morningside. entertained ,ome 50 guests to celebrate the coming m a-e of their second daughter Eona Sayf whose engagement to Claude. voun 2 est son of Mr. and the late Mrs. G. B Warman, of -Milfonl, was announced dnring the evening. Mrs. W. J- Burke received the guests, wearing navy crepe at chine, relieved with bois de rose, while Mic, Ecoia Burke wore an ankle-length period frock of pompadour pink taffeta and tulle, appliqued with silver Among Mesdames tomato satin and shawl: L. Warman, Xk satirf: W. Miller, turquoise blue en,bossed g velvet with tulle skirt: Miases Kene Warman. apple green beaded georgette; Jean Burke! eau de nil taffeta and pmk tuUe uneven hemline: Mabel Jackson, lime screen georgette with rosebud trimming""and shoulder spray; Nancy Fic,vlin«r ankle-length shell pmk organdie: Jean Parvin. gold lace over cyclamen; C, Alexander, green georgette, uneven hemline- Edna. Bridgens. ankle-length olue georgette and shawl; P. Fountam. Luve georgette and shaw : Whray Burke, reseda green jersey silk; J. ison ecru lace, with large blue taffeta bow: D. Mclndoe. apricot georgette, ring velvet wrap and white fur: P. Edwards pink georgette: Lois Buike. delphinium blue crepe de chine.

At the annual meeting of the Ohuraj ; branch of the Plunket Society the folj lowing officials were elected: —President. "Mrs. H. See nip: vice-president.: Mrs.' -I. L. Robinson: secretary and treasurer. Mrs. C. Xieholls; committee, I Mesdames Turnbuli. McKay. Mackay.. j Thompson. Howie, Parker, Friel, Wills \ ! and J. Seerup. Mrs. Pearse. president of the Otahuhn j Croquet Club, entertained the members ; ar. the club's lawns on Tuesday. Owing j to the weather croquet could nut be j played, and .300 and euchre tournaments were played, and won by Mrs. Gillies and Mr*."Hill. On behalf of the membere the vice-president. Mrs. Elliott, thanked Mrs. Pearse for the enjoyable I afternoon. A bridge partv was given on Wednesday night by "Mrs. J. E. Close, at -Mahoe?-' Clifton Road, in honour of Miss Dora West, who lias been her guest recently. Mrs. Close wore a frock of black ring velvet, with scarlet shoulder spray. I and Miss West, black net relieved with i designs of rhine-stones and shoulder I spray of amber-coloured flowers. Prizes i were" won by Mrs. Bruce and Mr. Chisholm. Among the players were: Miss D. West. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Williamson, Mrs. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Cutten, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Grim wade, Mr: and Mrs. A 2\. Gould, Mr and Mrs. Littlejohn, Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. Mair. Mr. and i Mrs. H. Matthews.. Mr. and Mrs. J. j Fotheringhara. Mr. and Mrs. Chiaholiu, Mrs. Collard. Mrs. Lewins, Mrs. Bruce (Gisborne), Mrs. Levett, Miss Cook, Miss ' Lode, Miss Gladys Lorie.

Tlie Holy Trinity Social Club. Otaliuliu, commenced its series of t'ortnishtly dances in the parish hall on Tuesday evening - , when a good attendance of members danced to the strains of a reorganised orchestra. Mr. J. Walker and partner, and Mr. Begley and parr.er. were the winners of the dancing competitions, and Mk. Hubbard. lira. Speed. Miss Douch and Mr. T. W. Day,. won the card competition.