SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 185, 7 August 1930, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The usual monthly meeting of the Porisonby branch of the League of Mothers "was held in the Leys Institute yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Williams presided. Reference was made to "the recent death of Miss A, M. Arey, the late provincial secretary, the members standing as a mark of respect and appreciation of the services she had rendered. An. interesting talk on "Poetry and the Child" •was given by Mrs. Victor Mackay. Several recitations by Miss Elfreda Hall were much enjoyed. , * f * #■. • * There was a crowded attendance at a "bring and buy" evening held in the Homai Methodist Mission Hall under the, auspices of the ladies' guild. An excellent programme was rendered as follows:—Musical monologue, Miss Flo Farrer; solos, Madam Aileen Frost, Mr. H."W. Gibbs; character sketch, Mrs. A. Wrigley; pianoforte solo, Master Walker. A dialogue was given by .Misses K. Gri'ndrod, M. Grindrod, Kennerley, Smith and Webber. At the conclusion of the programme the goods contributed, which -were many and varied, were disposed of under the direction of Mr. Bradburn.

The regular monthly meeting of the Auckland district executive of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was, held in the Temperance Society's room on Monday,' when Mrs. Morgan Richards presided. Reports of work in connection with the temperance stall at the Winter Show were received, also the 1 ' representative's report on the Women's National Council's meeting. In reference to a report presented by Miss. Jackson, a delegate to the council, in which were embodied suggestions for important social reforms, a resolution was passed that "This meeting further stresses the necessity for the appointment of women police." ~ * *• * *

The second of the annual social weeks to be held in connection with the Auckland University College bids fair to outrival the function held last year, when different hostesses, representing the learned professions, held a series of parties at the college. The executive committee this year consists of Mrs. A. E. Mulgan and Mrs. A. B. Thompson, representing the Federation of University Women;. Miss A. K. Walker, A.U.C. Students' Association; Mr. M. Rocke O'Shea,'University College; Mr. J. Nigel Wilson, A.U.C. Students' Association; and, Mr. A. K. Turner, Court of Convocation. The proceeds will be offered to the University College Council as a donation towards the college's general endowment fund.

To bid farewell to Miss M. McTavish, one of the prominent workers of the Grange Road Baptist-.Church, a large gathering congregated at the church on luesday evening, when the Rev. A. S. Wilson presided. After testifying to the l° T y ,n Ilcl l )fulncss an d ability of Miss Me ravish, he expressed the regret of air at her departure. Mr. A. J. Lucas, the secretary of the church, on behalf of the olhcers and members, presented the guest of the evening with a handsome eiderdown quilt and thanked her for her work. Mr. P. E. Kretschxnar, the leader fit the Institute in which for over seven years the lady had taught one of the JJiblo classes, and Mrs. Gilbert, on behalf of the choir, made presentations. Mr. R. jS, Abel, on behalf of the Friday night intercessors, and Mr. 11. B. Bristow, for the Endeavour Society, also made presentations, Other presentations had been piyen earlier by the Women's Missionary Prayer Union and the intermediate girls' Biblo class, During the evening Miss Twerityman gave three, pipe organ solos,, Recitations were given by Misses 0. McLml and Mavis Gilbert. Mrs. Gilbert and Miss McTavish sang a duet, and t)|(8 latter rendered a solo. A duet was also sijHg by Mr. and Mrs. F. Wooller. An. interesting evening was brought to a close by a reply from Miss McTavish, and refreshments Bervcd by the ladies of the chureh.

An enjoyable evening was spent at the Foresters' Hall, Albert Street, on Saturday, when Mrs. D. Young entertained a number of friends to celebrate the coming of age of her youngest son, Cyril. The hostess received wearing black beaded georgette. ' The evening was spent in games, dancing, and competitions. During supper, after the usual toasts had been honoured, Mr. Dentic presented the guest of honour with a large silver key. Among those present were: Mesdames H. W. Young, J. Collins, A. D. Jackson, M. Thode, N. Dentic, G. McEwen, C. Webb, Misses D. Barnes, T. Roebuck, L. Gemmel, E. Dunston, I. Archer, A. Tickner, A. Davis, E. Barnes, A. Bridgens, V. Trison, A. Archer, L. Barnes, R. Davis, E. Copas, N. Jammerson, E. Hewett, M. Maritin, D. Goodwill, J. McCarthy, P. Martin, M. Dunston, R. Robinson, V. Dentic, P. Martin.

' An -interesting address on "Maori Music" was given on Tuesday to members of the Women's Luncheon Club by Miss Gertrude Bertram. The Maoris were creative artists, said Miss Bertram, and this was expressed in their music, and the records of tribal and ancestral achievements were handed down by means of songs. -They gave voice to their emotions in their war cries, their laments and their wailing for departed spirits. There was no instrumental music as we know it but, nevertheless, the Maori had several instruments on which he produced music, and no small amount of time and care was put into the making and decorating of these instruments. Photographs and a specimen of musical instruments were shown to illustrate the talk. Miss Ida Walker sang "Waiata Poi" and "The Flute Across the Lake." Mrs. David Smith gave the thanks of members to Miss Bertram and Miss Walker.

A social organised by the ladies of the Papatoetoe branch M.U.1.0.0.F. took place in the Renown Hall on Tuesday evening. The district and group officers, Bro. McLeod, P.G.M., Bro. McMillan, P.D.G.M., Bro. W. Best, P.D.G.M., and Bro."J. A. Gray, P.G, were present. The hall was tastefully decorated with hanging streamers of paper wistarias. Branches of greenery were used to decorate the walls, and coloured lights created a subdued and artistic setting for the dances. Eighty couples were present in the ballroom and a good many took advantage of the competitions in the supper room. There several games had been arranged for the visitors who preferred that form of recreation. The dancing arrangements were under the direction of a bevy of young ladies, who undertook all the ;onerous duties in connection with the evening's entertainment. Good music contributed a great deal to . the evening's success, Mrs. Collings being the pianist. The winners af the various competitions were:— Monte Carlo , waltz, Miss E.. Jeffs and Mr. Killduff; spot waltz, Miss Polglase ind Mr. 'Jones; musical stick, Mrs. Codling bowls, Messrs. Jackson and McMillan. Among the ladies present svere: : —Mesdames N.• Macauley, in rose iaffeta and bridge coat; W. Leach, floral ninon; R. V. Closey, jumper suit in fawn; McMillan, grey puce silk; H. C. iVoskett, mauve taffeta; McKenzie, loral georgette; C. S. Johnston, jade irepe do chine; Smith, floral chiffon; R. Dleland, pink frilled georgette; Polglase, )lack georgette; L. Havill, pale green irepe de chine; H. Killduff, floral satin jeaute; K. Harris, amber georgette; J. Alexander, salmon taffeta; Sefton, pink ;eorgette; Houndslow, blue, art silk; H. ,Vhite, white satin beaute; P. Knight, loral georgette; Gillard, fawn repp; Davis, floral ninon; Misses Q. Simpson, vhite satin and gold; M. Leach, lettuce rrcen taffeta and diamante; M. Watkins, ilue satin beaute; A. Willis, chiffon /elvet; J. Leach, amethyst taffeta; P. Harris, lemon taffeta; R. Houndslow, navy crepe de chine; J. White, green tulle; E. Harris, white china crepe de chine and lace; E. Bradley, blue crepe do chine; M. Polglase, pink and black satin; Manson, black crepe de chine; A. Sargent, apple green taffeta; Gordon, pink crepe do chine; F. Davis, floral ninon; E. Kelly, blue crepe de chine; Macintosh, floral crepe de chine; Foubister, shell pink taffeta; Speed, salmon crepo do chine; A. Todd, rose embossed georgette; P. Polglase, lemon taffeta; E. Jeffs, pink taffeta; K. Jeffs, green georgette; L. Lupton, blue panne velvet; R. Sanford, old rose velvet - R. Harris, blue crepe de chine; Watkins, champagne crepe de chine; Gillard, fawn repp; J. Harris, maroon crepe de chine; Nicholson, primrose taffeta; Wade, lemon georgette; L. Shippe, bois de rose; Buckeridge, blue crepe de chine.

The Optimists Club entertained the hospital jiatients last evening at the invitation of Mrs. Raeburn and Mr. A. Hamblin, of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. Mr. B. Dunningham was in charge of the party of members. A splendid programme was given by about 20 members. Individual items were rendered by Miss Hope Aslier, Miss Blake, Miss McLeod, Misses Moore, Mr. K. L. Scott and Mr. Ivan Lambert.

At a meeting of the Wesley Guild, connected with the Methodist Church, Takapuna, on Tuesday evening a lecture on the League of Nations was delivered by the Rev. W. G. Monckton, who was introduced by the Rev. H. Richards. Mr. Monckton traced briefly the origin of the league to an anonymous article which appeared in the "Contemporary Review" in 1914 during the war, advocating world peace and some methods likely to attain it. The article caused much discussion amongst statesmen of the day, particular attention being given to it by Lord Robert Cecil, and some time later by President Wilson. Mr. Monckton then gave a description of the wonderful and varied workings of the league in its present form. Its many departments and working committees concern themselves with subjects bearing directly or indirectly on universal peace, such as infectious diseases, welfare of women and children, standardisation of universities, national financial reconstruction, and even th<> safe returning of war refugees. After enumerating all these and many other benefits of national interest Mr. Monckton lamented the fact that New Zealand, as a country, 1 ranked so low in interest shown in tho league. The thanks of the audience for his interesting lecture was given by Mr. Haines and Mr. Richards. ' Before dispersing a vocal item was contributed by Mrs. Richards, accompanied by Mrs. Cammel.

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