SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 201, 26 August 1930, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The bazaar held in aid of: the Takapuna Grammar School building fund was very successful, and the amount raised is £450, which, with donations, make up ioOO. This will be a big assistance to the future assembly hall. * *• " * #

To celebrate the coming of age of their son, Victor Leslie Philip Shaw, an evening was given by Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Shaw in the Town Hall, Avondale, on Saturday. The hostess wore navy crepe de chine, and the hall and supper rooms "were gaily decorated with brightly coloured steamers and balloons. The evening was spent in dancing and games.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ponsonby branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in St. Stephen's Hall on Thursday afternoon. Miss Bead presided. Mrs. Kaspar, president of the Eemuera branch, was the . for the; afternoon, -and gave a - very Interesting- talk on "The Fallacy of State Control." Afternoon tea brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close.

The annual meeting of the Takapima Croquet Club was held in the pavilion ®n Thursday last. The election of officers was as follows: President, Mrs. Lewins; secretary, Mrs. Davies; treasurer, Mrs. C. Cutler. The winners of last season's matches were: Mr. A.

White, championship; Mrs. A, White, , handicap singles; Mrs. O'HalToran, beginners' prize j Mr. A. VVMte, tlie merry-go-ronnd. The balance-sheet showed the club to be in a sound position Great satisfaction was expressed with the increased membership, also the interest taken, in. the game throughout the ■past season. -

. Mrs. F. Payne, of Baildon Road, Grey Lynn, gave a kitchen evening on Satui*day in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Lina Johnston. The evening was spent in music, games and competitions. The hostess received in rose georgette with lavender, and the guest of honour wore shell pink georgette. Among those present were: Mrs. Bridgens, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Cordes, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. MacLachlan, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Larbuck, Mrs. Wykes, Miss E. Bridgens, Miss R. Cordes, Miss M. Johnston, Miss V. Cordes, Miss D. Payne, Miss M. Fletcher, Miss E. Johnston, Miss S. Cross, Miss R. Wykes, Miss M. MacLachlan, Miss L. Young, Miss G. Wilson, Miss B. MacLachlan, Miss M. Young.

The monthly meeting of . the League of Mothers, Manurewa branch, "was held in the Town Hall. Mrs. C. S. McCullum presided. Two letters were read, one from Mrs. Carrol, who was the conTen er of the first meeting, and one from Mrs. Wrigley, the late secretary. Both ladies are leaving the district, and Mrs. J". S. F. Mitchel and Mrs. Cooke came from Anckland to bid them farewell. In the absence of Miss Melville Lady Gun son gave a short address on "Home Life," at the conclusion of which Mrs. Mitchel read a letter from a branch of the league in Australia. Mrs. J. Phillips was elected secretary. A dainty tea was served by several of the members, which brought the pleasant afternoon to a close. At the previous meeting, a■' two-minute silence was observed in respect to the memory of the late provincial secretary, Miss Airey. «■

* Tie Ngataringa Tennis Club held a successful dance on Saturday evening in the Navy League Hall, Devonport. Tlie hall -was decorated "with arum lilies, streamers and balloons in the club's colours. The ladies' committee were: Miss K. Johnson, who wore white satin and georgette; Miss H. Lewin, apple green velvet and taffeta; Miss G. Berhard, jade green taffeta. Amongst those present were: Mrs. J enkuis, powder blue taffeta; Mrs. A. Simpson, floral satin; Mrs. W. Simpson, white georgette over pink satin; Mrs. Bell, coral pink taffeta; Mrs. J. Potter, floral ninon; Miss Heath, peacock green satin; Miss McCluggage, black net; Mrs, W. Chesney, black georgette; Miss J. McGowan, white satin and velvet coatee; Miss W. McGowan, apricot taffeta; Miss B. Lund, hvdranea blue taffeta and georgette; Miss M. Wetherilt, black lace and georgette; Miss M. Clark, flowered ninon; Miss R. Lewm, maize velvet and taffeta; Mios G. Johnson, lime georgette; Miss M. Sinton, floral ninon; Miss M. Home, ecru lace over blue satin; Miss S. Bairstowe, green crepe de chine and lame coatee; Miss B. Hughes, blue georgette; Dix, white velvet and georgette; Miss J. Wernham, delphinium blue georgette; Miss K. Lawes, flame crepe de chine; Miss W. Sheriff, powder olue taffeta; Miss M. Eowntree, pink moire oriel Oriental coatee; Miss McKmley, black georgette and red shoulder posy.

In view of their proposed early de- | parture from the district, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wlrigley "were recently given a farewell social in the Manure wa Public Hall. The large attendance included visitors from Mangere and Auckland, also representatives of the Croquet Club and the League of Mothers, in which Mrs. Wrigley had taken a keen interest during her long period of residence in the district. Mr. H. W. Gibbs made the presentation of a travelling rug and a handsome bouquet, and in the course of Ms remarks eulogised Mrs. Wrigley's publicspirited activities. A very pleasant evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with vocal and elocutionary items. Extras were played by Mrs. Warlich, Miss Kitty Harris and Mr. P. -STeild. Songs were contributed by Mrs. Guthrie, musical monologues by Mrs. Wrigley, Misses Kathleen Grindrod and Flo. Farrar. Supper was served by the ladies, after which" community singing was enjoyed. The function was brought to a close with-the singing of Auld Lang j Syne. ~ " i

A surprise party was taken to the [ Glen'Pairfc, "Waitake," B ens on-Eoad, Rem ue'r a".' The\ro oms were tastefully decorated in shaded mauve anemones and cyclamen. Mrs. Park received lier, guests in a charming frock of black georgette, assisted by her daughter, who wore a froek of gold tinsel net over rose pink satin. Amongst those present were: Misses Betsy Gardiner, palest pink moire taffeta; Rita Taylor,, turquoise blue ring velvet: Marge Pountney, ankle length pink georgette; Ruth'-'Wiles,. blue 'beaded georgette; Nancy 2Toy, ankle length pink georgette; Jocelyn Paterson, ankle length pink frilled IlinorL; Joy Hammer, ivory taffeta and tulle; Quita Taine, sea green taffeta and tulle; Pat Grayson. pink georgette and satin; Mary SMlson, apple green ninon; Nancy Eogerson, shell pink satin. * * * *

The Northcote Co-operative Social Club-were entertained by the Glenfield Social Club at a social and dance held in AH Saint's Hail, Birkenhead, on Saturday. Old-time and-modern dancing was enjoyed by a large gathering, as also were several musical items. Among the ladies' present were: Mesdames Douse, lemon embossed georgette; Gilfoyle, flame georgette; Grant, flame chenille; E. Maber, blue crepe de chine and lace; B. R. Krissansen, rose beaded georgette; Bottomley, black crepe de chine and lace; Woodward, pearl georgette; W. Gilfoyle, figured georgette; W. Backett, satin armure, gold lace; Sette, fawn crepe de chine; May, green crepe de chine and silver lace; Duke, fawn silk and lace; Blair, black taffeta and Spanish shawl; F. Lees, white satin and georgette; Misses M. Roberts, scarrlet satin; Ethel Krissansen, pink crepe de chine; I. Hall, orange georgette; I. Holmes, cerise crepe de chine; IST. Walker, blue rayon; M. Graeie, mauve chiffon and silver lace; Nancy Bacon, peach knit silk; B. Roberts, russe taffeta; Marjorie Bacon, sea foam green georgettet; E. Grace, red embossed georgette; It. Lytbgo, apple green floral satin; Newey, green rayon and lace; V. Wilson, blue and silver taffeta; E. Lythgo, apricot satin; A. Fulbrook, lime green georgette and silver; D. Thompson, blue georgette; I. Smith, apricot satin; G. Morrison, apple oreen georgette; N. Smith, white satin; G. Davis, mauve georgette and silver.

An enjoyable concert was given by the pupils of the Merrilands'' Sunday School in Mr. G. KirbVs Hall, Orange Avenue, last Saturday evening. The Mayor of Onehunga attended with a number of councillors. After the scholars had sung an opening chorus, pleasing items were rendered as follows: —Duet, "Alohoe Oe," Misses M. Clarke and B. Lawson; recitation, "Owners," Ken Jackson; song, "Co-Co-Cocoanuts," by the boys; recitation, "Break," Lucy Gilchrist; song, "Irish," S. Calder; . song, '"'Ticket to Heaven," Allan Catt; song, "Rain, Rain, Go Away!" 2T. Crawford; song, "Doll Song," by the scholars; recitation, "Abou Ben Adholm," E. Smith; song, "Daddy's Pal," Joan Gilchrist; pianoforte solo, M. Unsworth; song, "X iek-X ack-Pa ddyWack," the scholars; cornet solo, "Ave Maria," Mr. E. Webb; Maori song, K Brunt; song, "Naughty Jack," June Vaughan; song, "The Runaway Train," Geof. Gilchrist; dance, "Polonaise," and a song, "'Curly Headed Coons," by the scholars; recitation, "The Cupboard/' Tiny West; song, "Jeannine," S. Armstrong; recitation, "Jack Frost," A. Brunt; song, "Ten Men Went to Mow," L. J. and P. Gilchrist; recitation, "Indoor Sun," Pixie Bentata; song, ""Flower Song," by the scholars; song, "Alice Blue Gown," June Olver; song, "Tinker Boy," the scholars. The songs and choruses-were accompanied by Mrs. T. Davis. Mr. Neil was chairman, and at the close gave a vote of thanks to Mesdames Bentata, Davies and Gilchrist, who had so capably trained the children in their items, and for Mr. Kirbv, who gave the use of "his hall.

A concert was given by the children of the Motutara School on Friday night in the ballroom of the Muriwai Accommodation House. The children were trained by Mrs. Colin Campbell. Miss G. E. Wilkins acted as accompanist. The programme, which consisted of recitations, 'school songs and a fairy play, "The Sleeping Beauty," opened with an instrumental trio by Miss G. E. Wilkins, Miss * Myrtle Phorstenson and Mr. Ernest Coster.- The following took the principal parts in '"The Sleeping Beauty": —King, Ernest Wheeler;, queen, Jean Coster; prince, Hayward Hand; princess, Cecily Wheeler; nurse, Adrian McNeil; wicked fairy, Betty Davies; good, fairies, Airs Stevens, Kathleen Davies, Joan Willett and Eae Balph; page, Billy Fournier. During the dance which, followed a children's spot waltz was won by Cecily and Ernest Wheeler, and a Monte Carlo was won by Mrs. J. G. Eadford and Mr. Gallagher. The prize for guessing a charade was won by Mr. Alan Coster. The proceeds were towards raising funds for a gramophone for the school.

A bridge afjernoon for the Mount Hobson Croquet Club was held at Mrs. L. Arnoldson's residence last Thursday, when about 190 guests were present. In the very regrettable absence of Mrs. Badley, the president, the guests were received by Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Clark, the vice-presidents. The committee consisted of Mesdames Arey, Worthfngton, Shrimski, Guthrie, "Taylor, Wight, Mills-Palmer and Summerville.

At the usual monthly meeting of the Devonport W.C.T.U., presided over by Mrs. Williams, delegates for the forthcoming convention were appointed, and nominations were received, for district officers. Votes of sympathy were passed with the relatives of the late Mr. Wesley Spragg, Mrs. Trousson and with Miss Bishop. The afternoon being social, the visitors were welcomed by the president. Recitations were given by Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Lewis, pianoforte solos by Gladys Malabond, and a competition was won by Mrs. Wrack. An" enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close by afternoon tea.

An evening party was given by Mrs. Wills and daughters to the members of the New Zealand Dry Cleaning Company, Limited, staff and friends, at their residence in Williamson Avenue. The rooms were gaily decorated with flowers, streamers and balloons. Dancing and. games were indulged in until midnight. Mrs. Wills wore a frock of blue crepe de chine to receive her guests. Her daughter, Miss R. Wills, was in salmon pink crepe de chine. Among the guests were: Mesdames Culpan, Stevenson, Heasman, Burdett, Misses Stevenson, Linwood, E. Wills, P. Hayman, J. Wills, N. Belcher, E. Murphy, M. Murphy, U. Elliot, E. Smyth, I. Davis, M. Leach, D. Hotham and V. Sharp.

The second of a series of dances to raise funds to enlarge the Woodhill Hall was held on Saturday night. The music was supplied by Mrs. Stanley Phillips and Mr. E. Collins. The prize for a Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Jean Gillies and Mr. P. Osborne. A deck chair, which was made and presented by Mr. E. Collins, realised the sum of 24/ and was won by Miss Ruffle, of Auckland. The hall fund 'benefited to the extent, of £5. Members of the Waimauku Rugby Football Club held a dance in the Waimauku Hall on Saturday. A spot waltz was won by Miss Flora Macfarquhar and Mr. Charlie Nairn, and a Monte Carlo was won by Miss Smith-Anderson and Mr. Reg. Boyd, both of Hobsonville.

A successful dance organised by the committee of the Mount Albert troop of Boy Scouts was held in the Mount Albert Bowling pavilion on Saturdav evening. The decorations were most distinctive, the troop colours being used with effect. They were draped around the room and streamers were looped from the walls to the ceiling. Hanging wistaria and gay festoons were entwined through palms and greenery in the vestibule, while downstairs flags and bunting lined the walls, providing a bright background for the tables where bridge and 500 were played. Prizes were won by Mrs.. Hurst " and. Mr. J. Johnston. During the evening exhibition dances were given by Miss M. O'Connor and Mr, Priestley. On arrival the guests were received by Mr. Bennett, president. Mrs. Gladding, convener of the dance committee, wore a frock of palest sreen georgette, with wrap to tone; Mrs. Batkin was in powder blue georgette; and Mrs. Haliday wore black crepe de chine, with coatee to tone. Gentlemen on the committee were: Mr. Hume, secretary; Mr. Batkin, vice-president ; Mr. D. Hyde, Scoutmaster, and Mr. Hyde, sen., and the ladies: Mrs. Mcßride, who wore black satin beaute; Mrs. Hulme, black Oriental georgette; Mrs. Woodhead, beige crepe de chine; Mrs. Hyde, navy blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Bennett, black maroeain.