SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 123, 27 May 1930, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A social evening in aid of the funds of "the local Boy Scout group was held in the Coatesville Public Hall on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, parties coming from as far as Kumeu and Birkenhead. Musical items and recitations were interspersed with the dances and supper was dispensed by the ladies of the committee and helpers. A party of Kovers (senior Scouts) from Auckland were also present and presented two amusing sketches. An enjoyable evening was 'spent on Saturday at the Orient Tearooms, Newmraket, to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Glen Burgess. The hostess, Mrs. Lewis, received her guests. wearing navy blue satin, Miss Glen Burgess wore peach georgette. Among the guests were:— : Mrs. A. Kule, Mrs. New,-Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Elmbranch, Mrs. Cornthwaite, Mrs. Telford, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Spiers, Mrs. Campbell, Miss Eileen Burgess, Miss Metcalfe, Miss Baker, Miss Simmons, Miss Thompson, Miss M. Cornthwaite, Miss Bowden, Miss Birt, Miss P. Adeane,

Miss -N. Adeane. Mrs. ,W. Parker, of 'Victoria, Road, Devonport, entertained a number of guests at a theatre party and dance at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday evening, to cejebrat© the coming of. age Of her daughter, Doris Ethelinde. Mrs. Parker received the guests wearing a black georgette and lace frock, while Miss Doris Parker wore an ankle length frock of net over gold lame. Among those present were:—Mrs. P. 0. Exley, Mrs. J. Finlayson, Mrs, B. Williams, Mrs. R. Mcllwraith, Mrs. L. Qmtell, Mrs, E. Payne, Mrs. W. Laurie, Mrs. J. Thomson, Mrs. I. Langridge, Mrs. S. Perry, Miss M. Williams, Miss L. Watkins, Miss M. St. John Biggs, Miss W. Ball, Miss P. Johnson. * * *. * The annual meeting of the Devonport Croquet Club was held in the club's pavilion on Saturday. The following officers were elected:—President, Mrs. Creagmile; hon. secretary, Mrs. J. Spicer; hon. treasurer, Mrs. S. Vaile; committee, Mesdames K. Seaton Bruce, E. Hughes, Flinn and Swan; match committee, Mesdames Palairet, .W. Bailey and Newell. Prizes won during the season were presented as follows:— A championship, Mrs. Palairet; B championship, Mrs'. J. Spicer; runner-up, Mrs. 'Seaton. Ladder matches, Mrs. Vaile. Handicap doubles, Mesdames C. Prime- and . Seaton; runners-up, Mesdames'Newell and P. Prime. A special prize was awarded Mrs. Angove for good progress. '

Miss W. K. Tugby, Eldon Road, Mt. Eden, was hostess at a bridge afternoon at John Court's yesterday. The tables were beautifully decorated, with silver and cut glass, and bowls of Iceland poppies. The hostess received her guests wearing a smart costume of fawn fox fur and white hat. Among the guests were Mrs. • Kay Stratton, Mrs. Fuller, , Mrs J. D. Webster, Mrs. Heath Preest, Mrs. A. E. Macartney, Mrs. D. Hyauiason, Mrs. Smallbone, Mrs. Sands, Mrs. Kassans, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. T. P. Halphv

The Rhythm Dance Club's second dance of the season, held at the Mangere Bridge Parish Hall, proved very successful. A demonstration of the quickstep, slow foxtrot, and skaters' waltz was given by Miss Molly Ballentine and Mr. Bruce. "The Song of the Nile" was sung by Miss Zoe Barrow and her Rhythm Girls. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Short, beaded georgette; Mrs. French, Oriental satin; Mrs. ; Camp, floral crepe fleuri; Mrs. Endean, night blue georgette; Mrs. Sharp, embossed georgette; Mrs. E. G. Foley, palest pink georgette; Miss Nanktelow, black georgette; Miss Camp, almond green and lace; Miss M. Camp, shell pink satin; Miss R. Steadman, scarlet crepe de chine; Miss D. Court, rose taffeta and tulle; Miss H. Court, pbwder blue taffeta; Miss G. Court, palest pink satin; Miss M. Hall, ivory satin; Miss E. Shortt, briar rose taffeta; Miss J. McKenzie, green crepe fleuri; Miss N. Beckwith, lemon georgette; Miss K. Massey, daffodil lace;' Miss S. Massey, Air Force blue satin; Miss E. West, mauve satin; Miss N. Cameron, green crepe de soie; Miss C.'Bryden, georgette blue; Miss J. Birss, figured crepe de chine; Miss L. Kelly, blue georgette; Miss G. Allan, Oriental crepe de chine; Miss M. Hewitt, ivory satin jumper suit; Miss N. Casey, forget-me-not blue georgette and beaded bridge coat; Miss Edna Bridgers, leaf green crepe de chine; Miss 0. French, gold rose lame. * * * *

On Friday evening a dance was given at "Highdene," the residence of Mrs. A. E. Trayes, in honour of Misses Molly and Marjorie Alison, of Devonport, who leave on a visit to England and the Continent by the Niagara on June 3. The guests were received by the hostess in the lounge, which was beautifuMy decorated with masses of hydrangea blooms and autumn foliage, the same colour scheme being used most effectively in the supper room'and on the spacious porticos where dancing was enjoyed by the guests. Glowing fires added to the cheerfulness. Mrs. Trayes Avore block net heavily, embossed with gold and cerise; Miss Joyce Trayes, cyclamen and • silver lame with net overskirt of cyclamen. Among those present were: —• Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, in floral embossed ring velvet; Mrs. M. G. Maaefield, lime green ' georgette embroidered with crystals; Mrs. Ronald Lair.g (Ruawai), black lace georgette; Mrs. Hayes fDargaville), heavily beaded georgette; Mrs. David Rennie (Helensville), turquoise blue ring velvet; Misses Molly Alison, jade green georgette; Marjorie Alison, apricot georgette with coatee to tone; Margaret Segar,. powder blue taffeta; Erica Blamires, green embossed georgette ; Deborah Mays, turquoise brocaded taffeta with silver; Pat Masefield,ivory embossed georgette; Ruth Taylor, pink satin corsage with, georgette; Ruth Kirkbride, daffodil taffeta; Avis, McNeill, cyclamen taffeta and tulle; Nita Lamont, pink georgette and ivory shawl; Jula Rennie,' shell pink chiffon velvet and georgette; Joan Maxwell, sea green taffeta with bouffant skirt of tulle.

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Goodwin, of "Enfield," Rangitoto Avenue, Milford, gave a delightful birthday party on Saturday evening in honour of their eldest .daughter, Barbara. The lounge and drawing room were gaily decorated in balloons, golden chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, the ceiling having canopies of bright multi-coloured streamers. Mrs. Goodman received the guests in a . black lace gown over shell . pink and dainty ring velvet bridge coat; Miss Barbara Goodwin, Avho assisted her mother, was in a frock of cyclamen .crepe de soie, with uneven transparent tulle hem and sash of ribbon in deeper tone; Mrs. I. M. Allan wore a black chiffon and lace gown; Mrs. S. A. Goodwin, sen., shaded mauve and pansy figured crepe de chine, black and gold brocaded wrap; Mrs." A. H. Hooper, gold georgette, orange and gold coatee with stone marten fur collar; Mrs. R. David, floral ninon, autumn toned wrap; Miss Hardy, black georgette embroidered in Oriental shades; Miss Joan Goodwin, pastel pink crepe de chine, blue floral corsage and shoulder cape. The younger guests included Misses Lorna and Trixie Goddard, Marjorie and Joan Brown, Gweneth Howe, Marjorie Brookbanks, Moira Mowbray, Winsome Clarke, Marie Hollo, Joyce Keane, Betty 'Edmonds; Messrs. Keane, Tarleton, Trafford, O'Donnell, Pascoe, Stewart, Freakes, Foot, Everton, Horrocks, Deighton, Amodeo, Baxter, Blair, Francis.-.

A pleasant evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Morgan, Huia Road, Otahuhu, last Saturday evening, to celebrate the coming .of age of their only daughter, Esther. The guests spent a very pleasant time in dancing, playing cards and competitions. Mrs. Morgan received her guests wearing a frock of navy crepe de chine. Miss Esther Morgan w ( as ,in a frock of leaf green georgette, relieved with gold, and worn over satin carreau. During the evening the engagement of Miss A. Harriman to Mr. J. R. Morgan was announced. . Included . among the guests were: Mrs. M. Johnson, brown lace, with shawl to tone; Mrs. Gandill, black crepe de chine; Mrs. J. T. Browne, tangerine crepe de chine; Mrs. Simons, jersey cloth; Miss Amy Harriman, tomato georgette, with diamante; Miss M. Eaves, ivory crepe satin and silver; Miss Elsie Petrie, apricot taffeta, with gold; Miss T. Bennett, black crepe de chine'; with apricot; Miss Mabel Smith, coffee lace with gold and pink; Miss Elva Hadfield, cyclamen taffeta; Miss K. Phelan, mauve georgette, with diamante; Miss N. Eaves, emerald green georgette over satin; Miss Iris Robertson, apricot taffeta frock; Miss, M. Booth, mauve taffeta; Miss Margaret Thomson, lemon crepe de 'chine; Miss Hazel Johnson, silver lame and lemon georgette; Miss Phyllis Johnson, orchid pink crepe de chine; Miss W. Hill, flame panne velvet frock with silver lace; Miss Iris Mar-' shall, green georgette; Miss M. Mourant, flame satin beaute. ■'..■•'.* * *• * Roller skating has once more come into vogue in Christchureh.