SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 228, 26 September 1930, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Women's Progress Club meeting ■was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Higher Thought Temple, Wellington Street, when the Rev. Wilna. Constable gave an interesting address on the life and work of Rabindranath Tagore, poet, seer and mystic, illustrated by a few excerpts from his wonderful poems. The lady lecturer showed that with a broader view of religion greater .and united effort was made possible, and more effective results, for the good of all, would follow. The meeting, which was largely attended, was presided over by Mrs. Siicock, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the visitor.

The monthly meeting of the Avondale Women's Club took place on Tuesday afternoon, Miss E. M. Newton presiding. A members' afternoon was held, and examples of work were exhibited that had cost members not more than 1/. A surprising number of useful and artistic articles was shown, including fancy work, children's clothing, cakes and preserves. "By popular voting the prize was awarded to Mrs. Wood for a, child's sleeping suit." Great interest was centred'upon an exhibit 'by a young member, Miss Hilda Gill, whose dainty 'beadwork flower sprays and tie were greatly admired. The shading of the various colours .was ' very artistic. An innovation was introduced, namely, a club stall, or miniature "open market." Members will each month bring garden or home produce, which will be sold, and part of the proceeds used by the club for worthy objects. . Many members yesterday gave articles, and the sale of these, together with the proceeds from the flowers and cookery,, netted quite a substantial amount for the initial stall. Reference was made by Miss Newton to the departure from the district of Mrs. E. Key, who has been connected with the club since its inception. For many years she was a vice-president and a member of the executive. Mrs. Key is removing to Silverdale, and she will be greatly missed from the club. A questionnaire regarding future club programmes was answered by members, who were also asked to offer helpful suggestions so , .that the programmes may be made morevaried and may cater for all interests. Miss Newton presented a report from the National Council of Women, and the secretary, Miss D. Ingram, read Miss Jackson's report upon child welfare. Miss-Creamer gave some contralto solos, and Mrs. Bollard accompanied. Two new members were welcomed and enrolled, and tea, served by Sirs. Egerton Gill, concluded a pleasant afternoon. ■»

Ail .enjoyable dance was held on Wednesday evening by the. Orient Dance Club at St. George's Hall,. ißanfurly [Road, Epsom. The hall was tastefully decorated with Chinese lanterns and multi-coloured streamers. Among those present were: Mrs. Adams, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. Lang, blue velvet; Miss E. Goodwin, flame taffeta and silver lace; . Miss ! Eva Kay, cinnamon satin with blue; Miss R. Innes, pale green taffeta; Miss D. Worthington, duchess iblue "and silver lace and bridge coat; Miss Tremaine, green taffeta; Miss Una Cleave, powdered blue satin with lace; Miss M. Kemp, apple green georgette; Miss s J. Smalley, apple green moire velvet; 'Miss E. Nicol, black crepe de chine and lace with diamante; Miss Rita Booth, daffodil ankle length frock; Miss K. Law, scarlet shot taffeta; Miss. P. Green, blue georgette; Miss B. Cameron, painted georgette; Miss Linley Welsh, pale blue/taffeta; Miss Vivian Skelton, black georgette; Miss D. Donaldson, pale pink georgette and tulle; Miss B. Bowden, pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Hosking, powdered blue georgette and silver lace coatee; Mies Val Green; pink taffeta and tulle; Miss Joyce Dickie, blue sprigged taffeta; Miss Beth Graham, apricot georgette and satin; Miss Edith Murphy, blue satin and pink shawl; Miss E. Lynch, leaf green satin beaute; Miss Betty Williams, flame embossed georgette; Miss M. Threlkeld, sunkist taffeta and tulle; Miss J. Cunningham, lemon satin and black; Miss E. Taylor, old gold shot tafieta; Miss Minnie Lis- • "tcr, pink moire silk; Miss E. Kildare. sunset taffeta and tulle; Miss Jean fright, sea green georgette and silver coatee; Miss M. Watson, shell pink ibeaded georgette; Miss M. Clarke, apricot suedalla; Miss P. Hunt, green crepe de chine with net overskirt; Miss M. Hosking, silver chiffon with coatee; Miss J. Kay, white satin with green; Miss Marge Nash, green georgette and moire velvet: Miss E. Cameron, beige georgette; Miss N". King, shell pink georgette and net; Mhte Louis de Boissiere, orchid tmauve taffeta and tulle; Miss Gwen Taylor, cream satin and pink shawl; Mies G. Higgins, lemon lace over satin and coatee; Miss M. Innes, floral taffeta and brocaded tinsel coatee; Miss Meryl Lang, lemon taffeta and net; Miss Ailsa Cross, cyclamen satin beaute; Miss D. Wrightson, flame georgette; Miss Una Collins, black taffeta and green shoulder pprayj Mss Iris Lister, blue georgette fcid pink lame, ' " S-f r , 1 " ' * , I,

Mrs. J. A. Wiarnock was hostess at an enjoyable bridge party held in the Lyceum Club yesterday afternoon. The lounge looked most attractive with scarlet anemones arranged in bowls. The hostess received wearing a frock of navy bine satin charmeuse with navy blue felt hat. Among the players were: Mesdamcs Grayson, Billington, Graham, Webber, Hamblin, Cutlibert, W. W. Warnock, Cole, Wright, Buchanan, Mahoii, M. Shortt, Self, McFarlane, Holmes, J. Short, Harvic, Goldie, Manning, Daniels, Atkinson, Tattersfield, it. Armitage, Kane, Woodhall, Turtill, Seaman, Haig,. Coates, Woods, Angwin, Warren, Savory, Fenton, and Misses Montgomery, . Robertson, K. Manning, Thompson-,and Hodge. *.» - -

A successful club evening, organised by the social committee of the Alpine Sports Club, was. held in the' Lewis Eady Hall last night when the large attendance of members and guests bore eloquent- testimony to the popularity with" which 'these' evenings are being received. On display in the lounge of the hall were various kinds of alpine equipment, including crampons, skis, climber's boots, mesacs, etc., the use of which was explained and demonstrated before the programme commenced. The hall was tastefully arranged with tables, chairs and lounges, and bowls of cherry pink blossom, arum lilies and' delicate winter flowers added a pleasing finish to the appearance of the stage, lounge and tables. An innovation in the programme was the presentation of the first of a series of "Xaturegraplis," these being topical talks on the flora of New Zealand, with special reference to the trees and shrubs that will be seen 011 club tours during the coming month. The talk was conducted by Mr. N. 11. Good, and his references to the various species were graphically illustrated by a number of beautifully coloured lantern slides. A collection of lantern elides of special scenic and artistic achievement depicting the Waitakere . Ranges, Waipoua Forest and" Tongaririo National Park were also described by the same speaker. A one-act play was presented by members of the Grafton Shakespeare and Dramatic Society, and was very well received. The characters in the play were portrayed by Mrs. R. Stratton, Miss C. L. Chalmers and Mr. A. C. Bathurst, all of whom gave convincing performances. A song by Mr. A. B. Thompson was also much enjoyed'. After supper dancing and bridge brought to a conclusion a most pleasant evening to which Professor R. M. Algic welcomed the guests.

The Papatoetoe branch of the Mothers' Union held its monthly meeting in the St. George's Anglican Church Hall, Landscape Road, Papatoetoe, yesterday afternoon. The attendance was the largest this year. The Rev. T. H. C. Partridge took the service, and Mrs. ■Partridge was at the organ. Mrs. G. E. Moreton.gavc an address on "Divorce," with special reference to the teaching of the Bible. MrS.\ W- Boyce and Miss A. Richards were, in charge of the afternoon tea, which was served in the Sunday school. Before the conclusion of the. afternoon, Mrsi'Kirkbride gave an interesting description of her life in Canada. St. John's Presbyterian Hall, Papatoetoe, was crowded yesterday, when the third social afternoon of the year was held. The hall was decorated with spring blossoms by Mrs. W. T. S. Wilson a'nd the Misses Hamilton. Mrs. Thompson presided. Those in charge of the stalls were: Mrs, Wilson and Mrs. W. McFarland, and Misses Hamilton, B. Wyllie and A. Willerton. Misses Ross and W. Wyllie presided over atfemoon tea. A. programme of entertainment was given principally by the members of the Girls' Senior Bible Class. It included semgs by Miss B. Wyllie, Miss R. Daisley and Mrs. Robert Wyllie, a duet by Miss Daisley and Miss M. McFarland, a pianoforte solo by Mrs. F. 11. Leonard, a dialogue by Miss R. Wallace and Miss M. McFarland; elocutionary items by Miss R. Wallace; pianoforte solo by Mr.- Norman Dawe, a'nd a one-act farce, "Our Aunt From California,'' by Misses Leah Roseveare, Lulu Hunter, Doreen Do Ath, Joyce Knight, Margaret Wilson and Mildred Foster.

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