SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 174, 25 July 1930, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The OtaJrahii Girl Guides held a dance in the Parish Hall last Monday evening. A 500 card tournament was won by Mrs. W. EL Payne and Mrs. Muton, and capper: was served by the Guides. • •■..*... V •■.•

On June 26 the pupils of tie Ladies' College, Bemuera, gave a very successful entertainment in St. Mark's Hall in aid of the City Mission's shelter. The result, £40, has been forwarded to the Kev. Jasper Calder. , ■ * * # * Another very enjoyable evening- was spent by the patients on Wednesday at the usual weekly concert arranged by, \ JSfrs. Haeltan and Mr. A. Hamblin, of the I 'Auckland Hospital auxiliary. Items were by Mr. TBncP Mrs. W;^Eea i o£eiy jffise E. Leather,; -'lEse M. Woeds, Miss i Freda liiiherland, Miss Hoffmaa, Miss MaTisKiley, Mr. Samuels and. Mr. McMichaeL Arrangements were lalso made with Mr."Frank Wiseman to ehow moying pictures in ward 28. The entertainment gave great pleasure to the patients, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded. Mr. Wiseman. • » • * ■

St. Join's Ladies' Social Committee iheld its fourth K At Home" of the year in the Presbyterian Hall. Great South Road, Papatoetoe, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. T; H. Eoseveare, president of the Papatoetoe branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union, presided. The hall was decorated with golden wattle and Iceland poppies. Stalls were in the charge of Mesdames 3fuir, Hunter and Wells (produce), and Misses M. Foster and J. Knight had the sweets. The programme of entertainment included songs by Mesdames Quin, Jellard and Payter and Mr. JSalfrer, iiuets by Mesdames Payter and Willis, and Mr. Salter and Dr." J. J. Valentine, elocutionary items by Miss R. Kirkifaride and Miss Leah Roseveare, and a character song by the Eev. T. H. Eoseveare, Mesdames J. McFarland and A. W. Hall were in charge of afternoon tea.

The Manurewa Catholic Church held a dance in the local theatre on Tuesday evening. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr. and Mrs. Miller, an elimination waltz was won by Mr. E. Bennett and Miss J. Harris, and a spot waltz by Mr. Crosby Cole and Miss M. Donelan. Amongst those present were: Mrs. R. Stewart, wearing peach georgette with gold lace trimmings; Misses S. Beaumont, flame satin with gold lace trimmings; H. Maxwell, black crepe de chine relieved with lace; Nance Dempsey, apricot crepe de chine; I. Jones, pale blue taffeta, pink and rosebud trimming; D. Eoberts, black crepe de chine; JJ. Harris, black velvet trimmed with coffee lace; K.'Harri3, amber georgette, ankle length; M. Donelan, flowered georgette; Halls, almond georgette; K. Noble, lemon georgette; E. Britton, blue velvet; H. Marshall, polka dotted silk; F. Farrer, apricot crepe de chine; O.i Fountain, ankle length frock of chenille georgette; Queen Kimber, period, frock of amber taffeta; Pearl Kimber, rose georgette, ankle length; L. Clotworthy, lemon georgette with uneven hem, Spanish shawL

An afternoon tea in honour of Lady Myers, wife of the Chief Justice, -who i 3 on a brief visit to Auckland, was given at the Tudor Tearooms yesterday by Lady Herdman. The tables were beautifully arranged with golden shaded Iceland poppies and exquisite spring flowers. Lady Herdman wore a frock of black silk moire, with, black cloth eoat trimmed with Persian lamb, and Black hat to tone. Miss Joyce Herdman was in moire silk -with point lace collar and cuffs, and marmot coat with hat to tone. Lady Myers wore a black ensemble, with fox furs, and a close fitting hat. Among the guests were: Lady Bobertson, Lady Richardson, Lady Gunson, Mrs. David Smith, Mrs. E. R. K BusseH, Mrs. David Nathan, Mrs. Eliot Davis, Mrs. John Alexander, Mrs. H. E. Vaile, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. J. B. Donald. 3fcs. E. H. B. Milsom, Mrs. H. R. Bloomfield, Mrs. Cooper,, Mrs. P. Fitehett, Hrs. E. H. Northcroft, Mrs. H. Rogerson, Mrs. MaeConnick, Mrs. 'L. C. Rathbone. Mrs. R. Wylde-Brown, Mrs. S. Stanton, Mrs. Walter Boyle.. Mrs. T. Wellington-Wilkin, Mrs. R. Thompson, Mrs. T. W. Leys, Mrs. P. K. Hunt. Mrs. Allan. Moody,"Mrs. Colson, Mrs. Warwick Wilson, Miss Ruby Coleman, Miss &olly Hunt, Miss M. "Bruce Hay and ifiss M. Colson.