THE SOCIAL ROUND

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 142, 18 June 1930, Page 11

THE SOCIAL ROUND

PERSONAL ITEMS.

3liss Wilson, of Timaru, is staying at Glenalvon. ._...»

Mrs. L. Goldstein returned from Sydney yesterday.

ilrs. Gaspard has left on a visit to Bruntwood homestead, Cambridge. # * * *

Captain and Mrs. Pooley, of South Africa are staying at the Grand Hotel. * ** TV *

Mrs. P- Casey, who has been on a •visit to Auckland, returned yesterday to Taihape.

Mrs. N. Chapman, of Parn'ell, returned bv the Maunganui, and is staying at Koyal Court.

Miss Olive Crawford, of Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs. Eupert Morton, of Lucerne Road, Eemuera. ~

Mrs. L. Goldstein, of Auckland, who las been on a holiday visit to Sydney, returned by the Maunganui.

Miss Margaret Allen, Sentinel Road, Heme Bay, left on Saturday for the South Sea" Islands and Australia. * * * *

Mrs. A. Murray Roberts returned yesterday by the Maunganui from a holiday spent" in Svdnev and the Blue Mountains.

Mrs. H. E. Vaile, Misses Dolly and Marjorie Vaile, and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Seabrook are visiting the Chateau Tongariro.

A portrait of Margaret Harman, " painted by Miss Marion Jones, the Australian artist, has been hung on the line """'■' at the Royal Academy. * * • * "Mrs. R. Tracy Inglis, and Mr. R. ">'',*-•».. Tracy. . Inglis, who have been residing for some time in Sydney, reached Auckland yesterday by the Maunganui. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pirrepont, of New York, who are on a wirld tour, arrived by the Maunganui yesterday, and will spend a month sightseeing in Jew; Zealand. .■ * ■ * ♦ ' * Mrs. A. A. Gribben, of Auckland, ■ accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. 0. Stocker, of Sydney, were passengers by the Maunganui to Auckland. * * * * - Miss May Holman has been selected as woman substitute delegate for Australia to the League of Nations Assembly at Geneva this year. This is the second year in succession that a West Australian woman has been chosen. Miss Holman is one of the only two women members of Parliament in Australia at the present time. : ':.■.'.:..■ • * .*"...:..■*.■■ Mrs. .Bernadine Calvert,jan energetic ! ■■£? <«^?Australlaii" woman, ,'ff am "Toowoomba, V??~ ■ Queensland, is the only woman councillor ,T.. in Southwark, London! For years Mrs. —I Calvert has done outstanding service in - administering relief to those in needy circumstances. She has been active in. . the cause of public health, sanitation^ :- maternity and child welfare, public libraries and museums, creches and childrenfs libraries. SOCIAL GATHERINGS. On Saturdav evening an enjoyable time was spent at Ye Quaint Art Shoppe, by friends of Mrs. and Miss E. ■•• "Wright. As a result of this gathering it is°hoped a social club will be formed. ■:•; - :-■. - • *;■•■". * * The city branch of the Lady Foresters' Society (Court.Maide Marian) celebrated - ' their installation of officers recently by an open night and dance; sister courts, kindred societies and friends being invited. The Foresters' Hall, in the new building in Albert Street, was taxed to its utmost capacity. The usual toast to the visitors was given; also the officers on their election. Upon the conclusion of the business a dance was held. Sister Leece supplied the music. Supper was provided. The above court uill celebrate its 35th anniversary with a social shortly. * * * * A dance was held at the University on Saturday night by the students of the Auckland Training College in honour of the graduates of the year. Amongst those present were: Mies Kennedy, Mrs. Aitchison, Miss Nell Donald, Miss Olive Takle, Miss J. Clark, Miss M. Sieam, Miss Shaw, Mies Thelma Dodd, Miss Winnie Webster, Miss Sybil Beale, Miss J. Vagle, Miss S. Wood, Miss L. Forbes, Miss Alice Bell, Mies Nancy Neville, Mies E. Scott, -Miss Hazel Robertson, : ; Miss Caldwell, Mks Esme Bruce, Miss : Malone, Miss Mac Donald, Miss Dole, Miss Mollie Cowan, Mies Gaze, Miss . Goodger, Mise Payne, Miss Bonner. °* * * * The Hospital Auxiliary members of the Ever Ready Committee of the Victoria League held a book afternoon yesterday, at which each guest came representing a book and also brought a book to be added to. contributions for the ibackblocks. The hostesses were Mes- • - dames Wakeman, Carr Smith, Mumford, '• H. Hyde, Keal Smith, Garlick, Nutter, Angwin, Misses Calders and Teape. During the afternoon much amusement was caused in guessing the book competition, V and songs were given by Miss Gilmore, and piano solo by Miss Rountree. The prize-winners for the competition were ' Sirs. Clarkson, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. ■ '• Levien.

A party of Auckland artists gave an entertainment, which was followed by a dance, on Saturday at Hinemoa Hall, Parakai. There was a large attendance,and the fund raised ie to be handed the Rev. Jasper Calder, to buy blankets for the needy. On Sunday afternoon a sacred concert was given at £ \Parakai House." The visitors from other houses responded to the appeal. Miss Lorna Andrew intimated that the contributions would be handed intact to Mr. Calder, each artist having paid his or her own expenses. Mrs. Rknmer, the proprietress, served afternoon tea to the assembly. The performers were: Misses Lorna Andrew, Myra Monk, Edna Thomas, Mona Walbank, Mary Andrew, Kath. Coleman, Hope Asher, Messrs. Rex Yates, Raymond Reeve, H. Hunter, Will Roberts, 0. Rees, W. Johnston and Cummings. Mesdames Dunn and Andrew and Miss Asher acted as accompanists. The orchestra was provided] by Mr. W. X Francis. Those who lent their cars and drove the performers through were Mrs. Ben. Andrew, Messrs. Bright, Fred. Andrew, Francis, John Andrew, Hubber, Scotting, Roberts and Hunter.

The Women's Progressive Club held a meeting in the Y.W.C.A. on Thursday. Mrs. Ferguson, president, welcomed Mr. Farr, who gave an interesting talk on "Progress/ , and the difference of the world in general to-day from 50 years ago. Supper was served by Mesdames Croton «*d Baker.

Mr. J. S. Fletcher, M.P. for Grey Lynn, and Mrs. Fletcher entertained the Grey Lynn section of Mr. Fletcher's political organisation committee at their residence, Beach Haven, Point Chevalier, on Monday evening. Over 100 guests spent a happy time at cards and dancing. Solos were sung by Miss Xellie Lingard and Mr. Wills. Mrs. Fletcher received her guests in a black georgette frock with silver trimming. Amongst those present were: Mesdames E. J. Sexton. Judd, D. Fletcher, Illingworth, Keir, Taylor, K. P. Williams, Godbere, Gossan, Fletcher, K. Fletcher, D. Moros, H. C. Hawkey, Mac Lean, T. Nicholson, Carlson, Inkerton, Taylor, Sase, Gousrhlan, Goldie. King, M. H. Hill, and ""Misses Judd,

Carter, Crowe, Lewis, IST. Lingard, D. Jenks, J. King, J. Shields, M." Jenkins, C. Smith, F. Cammell. C. Fisk, Downes, Wakefield, Stevens, 6'Malley, Dillion, South, Hiscock, B. Browne, Galium.

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Mrs. W. H. Hazard, of Brighton Eoad, crave a small bridge party at the Lyceum Club recently. The hostess wore a tweed ensemble and black hat. Amon" , those present were: Mrs. Eussell, °Mrs. Ferguson, Mis. C. Brown, Mrs. Brittain, Mrs. H. Kinder, Mrs. Wooton, Mrs. Eathbone, Mrs. Sidney Nathan, -Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Field Porter, Mrs. C- Ehodes.

At the lesidence of Mrs. E. G. May, a lar« e number of friends gathered to bid farewell to Mrs. W. H. Evans, who, with her husband, is leaving Pukekohe shortly, to take up farming in the Lower Waikato During the afternoon Mrs. Evans was "presented by Mrs May, on behalf of the gathering, with a handsome antique 2 ong. Mrs. May spoke of the fine qualities of the departing guests, and wished them good fortune in their new venture. Afternoon tea, provided by Mesdames Lawson, May and Maddison, was enjoyed.

The monthly meeting of the St. John s Methodist Ladies' Guild, Ponsonby, was held in the school hall yesterday afternoon. The newly-elected president Mrs. Geo. Frost, presided. A memorial window to be placed in the churchy memory of the late Miss Margaret Scott was decided upon. It was /decided to attend the Leys Institute early in Jul>, when Miss Melville will give a lecture on "New Zealand-Made Goods." The memb'ers were opposed to any proposal that mi<rht be made to lower the status ot trained nurses. The report o± the National Council's- annual meeting was presented by the guild delegate. The iuild was visited by the Mayoress, Mrs. A L> Campbell, who thanked the guild for its help in making the Auckland West obstetrical endowment appeal such a success. The president introduced Mrs. C. E. Maguire, who spoke to the visitors from the Franklin Eoad and Eichmond Avenue Guilds and members on '"Home."

Tie Query Club held their -ninth annual meeting in the Business Girls Clubroam on Monday. The lolloping officers were elected: President Miss Ina Wright; vice-presidents, Mrs. t. Eddowes, Miss M. Mason and Miss B. Gudgeon; hon. secretary, Mies H. Wiseman; hon. treasurer, Miss G. Williams. A vote of thanbs was passed to the outofficers, also to Mies King who carried out the duties of honorary secretary to the annual dance, Miss Thompson convener of the book work, and Mr. Litt hon. auditor. During the year the following organisations were assisted: Earthquake Relief Fund, Rev. Jasper CalderV shelter, "St. Mary's Homes the Obstetrical Appeal, the Sunshine AssoSation an! War Memorial Library League. Cigarette cards colbehalf of the girls to Miss R. Eddowes, on the occasion of her forthcoming marriacre The members were entertained a' afternoon tea by the retiring president and secretary, Miss Mason and Miss .Wight.