SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 237, 7 October 1930, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

There was a srood attendance of dancers at the Woodhill Hall Committee's dance 011 Saturday night. The Monte Carlo -was "won by Miss Peggy Hyland and Mi. Fred. Aicken, and the sum of £9 was taken. -> 5 * * At the Fabian Club's rooms an interesting address was given by Mr. W. Anderton on "Disillusioned Democracy/' Mr. B. Martin acting as chairman. The hostesses were Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Peach, and there was a good debate. * * * * An enjoyable evening was spent in the Birkdale Hall on Saturday, a concert and dance, organised by the Birkdale Social Club, took,place. During the evening a presentation was made to Mr. L. Gilpin, a prominent member of the club, in honour of his approaching marriage. * * * * A successful Bring-and-Buy evening was held in the Presbyterian Hall, Dargaville. Musical items were contributed bv Mesdames L. Grinlington, D. Bremher, Misses G. Drummond, J. Cole, K. and M. Hilliam, Messrs. H. Roseveare, D. A. Williams, D. W. Bae, Bev. N. O. White, and D. Eae, jun. • * * * A jolly evening was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. Lemman, of Wanganui Avenue, Hcrne Bay, to celebrate the 20th birthday of their daughter Bona. There Avere about 20 guests present. Miss D. Bam and Mrs. W. Lemman gave duets. The rooms were tastefully decorated itli Iceland poppies, while the supper room was bedecked with red and gold streamers. Miss Bona Lemman received, rearing a sea green celanese ankle-length frock; Mrs. TV. Lemman was m black satin: Mrs. J. ! Bain, black _ crepe de chine, and Miss D. Bain 111 powder blue satin beaute. e * .* * At the Pukehuia (North Wairoa) Settlers' Hall a large number of adults and young people spent a happy time with games and community singing, f° - lowed by an address by Miss McLay, when it was decided to form a Pukehuia branch of the a young people s organisation of the Women s Chi is lan Temperance Union. The following officers were installed:—President, Mr. Ben Bobcrts; vice-president, Miss_ lhelnia Morrin: correspondence secretary. - ' • B. Piatt; recording secretary, Miss u. Keene; treasurer, Miss B. Legal 1, reporter. Miss Joan McFarlane. A partv was held at the residence of Mrs. Daly, Clarence Road, Northcote, to celebrate the coming of age o ~ Merle Dodd. The rooms were decorated with balloons and streamers, and a join evening was spent in dancing and game,. Mrs. Daly received in a frock of black lace and georgette, and honour wore salmon P' llk « moire. Among those present were - »• E. Broome, and Misses V* Hutchinson. D. Hutchinson. M. Black ledge. A. Wiltshire, B. Q. Sutcliffe. M. Cameron, I. tay c, • UacdioUl, Be*. J. ~ Jioberls, Tat O'Kcrfc, I, Brewer, Scott, Leo, -b. Specdley, and J- Da* is.

A fancy dre~s social was lield in the Methodist Hall, Onehunga, on Saturday night by the primary department or the Sunday school, under the supervision of the teachers. Mrs. W. J. Jordan and Miss K. Morton.. Mayoress, acted as judges, and awarded prizes to the following:" E. Insley, Old English lady; Gladys Skinner, Coster maid; E. Russell, bride; Gorman Laking. golliwog: A. Harden, canary: A. Hewitt. Eed Indian. Misses M. Leadley and F. Clegg were presented with novelty bouquets for their work in teaching- and training the children.

A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Peggy Close, where a number of guests were entertained on Saturday last. Bowls of Iceland poppies made a bright background for the dancers. Items "were rendered by the following, Mrs. D. Middleton, ' Miss Bennett, Miss Akerston. Miss D. Evan, and the hostess. Among those present were: Mesdames O'Connor. Enianuel. W. Wright, Richardson, D. Middleton. A. Robinson, Percy Free. Gilmour, Black. Jackson, Bigna'll. Misses Chappell, D. Evan, Akerston, Mortenson, Marmont, Beale. Rogers, Ryan

Mrs. Catherine Gardner, of Boston, U.S.A., was the guest of the ladies' committee of the Sunshine School, Nelson Street, on Friday morning. Mrs. Gardner, who is at present on a world tour, evinced a keen interest in the work being done in Auckland for children too delicate to attend ordinary schools. The open air school rooms, the rest rooms, where the little ones lie on cots and rest for a period of the day, the gymnasium/ and the solarium on the roof were visited. Mrs. Gardner gave an informal talk on food values and sun treatment, of whicli she had made a special study. Raw foods and sunlight is the essence of her discourse. Present at morning tea were: Mesdames Pratt, Eady, Restall, Rainger, Bright, Taylor, Brown, Sexton, Zahara, Macky, and Miss Midgley. On Thursday afternoon next Mrs°GaTdner will give an address on diet and hygiene. * * * * The Girls Interhouse Glub rooms were the scene of much gaiety on Saturday evening, when the staff of Bond and Bond, Ltd., held their ninth annual dance Bowls of lilies and Iceland poppies made attractive decorations for the lounge and supper room. Among those present were Mesdames H. V. Coe, J. Campbell, L. I. Asher. D. M. Finnigan, G. Hawkes-w-ood, G. Powell, F. Ferguson, D. G. McClaren Smith (Orini), N. Levy Aitken, F. Asher, C. Cunningham, G. Gatfield, Belcher, Misses J. Lamont, Marie McDonald, H. Swanson, K. Shefriff, A. Cross, G. Jones, J. Denton, F. Fenton, V. McLean, R. Poole, M. Wright, McKinley, P. Townsend, Hope Asher, M. Littlejohn, Z. Gardener. Bibby Williams, C. Clifton, Q. Silk, M. Clifton, Doris McGowau (Suva), Gwen. Mangan, M. Hansen, K. Foley, K. Walsh, Phillis Prjdeaux. Beryl Rees, P. Jeffreys, X. Martin. M. Money, Saunders. D. Chant, B O'Brien, E. Xoonan, R. Hill, V. Whittaker, E. Hazlett. J. McXichol, F. Cooke. * * * *

At the annual gift afternoon held by the Navy League at their rooms yesterday afternoon there was a splendid attendance, and a number of "beautifullymade garments were received. This β-athering is always a most enthusiastic one. Each year "a case of clothing is sent to England for distribution among the dependents of sailors at Christmas time. Flannel is bought in Xew Zealand and members 'of the League and friends make 16 into clothing. Among the colloctich yesterday were a number of frocks made by the"gM s of the fifth and sixth standard? of the Paeroa, primary school. On their arriv.il the guests were received by Mrs. E. W. Gallaugher, president of thw ladies' committee, who later thanked them for the large number of gifts which they had brought. The rooms were artistically arranged with masses of spring flowers, and during the afternoon an enjoyable programme was (riven. Songs were sung by Mrs. Jones? Miss D. Grant Cowen and 3liss Dunnett, and recitations were given by ~M'm E. Duncan and Miss Ailsa Haeket. Miss Newton acted as accompanist. Great amusement was also caused by a novel competition. Members of the committee present were: Mesdames E. Tγ*. • Gallaugher (president), Streater (president of the girls" branch). Duncan. Shear. Wright. C. Smith, H. Pv.-t in "•<'!". Webbcr : Wilson, Mitchelson. Misses Wallace, Herrold and Morton.

A successful bridge and five hundred

party was held at the J.C.L. tea rooms yesterday afternoon in aid of the Flying Angel Missions to Seamen. The room

\va* screened off with grey and black French panels, hanging baskets of ferns and high palms. Prize winners were Mesdames F. Stubbs, W. J. Coutis and Miss A. Fagan. Among those present were: Mesdames Jafl'rey, D.iekie, Karenhall, L. S. Moorehou=c/Hook. A. McClymont, G. W. Smith, Beckerleg, Morley Bellj Burk. Ardern, Preston- Chambers, A. Si. John Dignan. Miller, Lefc.hton, McGregor. Friker, Rogers, H. Owen, Cotton. Vγ. 31. Nicholson, Hislop, \Voollaius, S. Scott, Dorley, Filerbeck. B. A. White, Vickery, Marsack. Irwin, McNickle. G. McKeiizie, C. Stubbs, Woods. Xewman, A. \\ : . Jones. A. J. Mutter, Higgle, A. T. Rendell, Hislop, Till, J. Fullor, Theyers, Eawnsley, Henson. Allender, W. Dingle, Sherlock. Devore, Dixoii, Borrie, Xicols, White, Coleman, F. Stubbs. Eaves, P. Smith, Astley, Vickerman, Sewell, Mahoney, Allan, Penty, Blackmail, Kerr, Knight. Hayden, Waiui. Diggle, G. Hurst, E. V. Blake, H. Parkinson, B. Burk. F. Smailwood, G. McCartney, Coitman, M. Clarke, Sharpe, Martya, Fowler, Frost. Oldham, Clark, O'Neal. Evitt, Coote, Percy, J. Crump, Misses E. Lt'ighton, A. Knoak, Linton, Kelly, V. Goldwater, Thompson. Bill, L. Evans, Mowbray, liroadbent, Montgomery, Hargreaves, Stark. Boyd. W. Whitmore, Roberts, Hull. Diggle, *M. Coutt*, Neville, V. Coutts, Roberts, McKeich, Crump. Hull.

The Auckland French Club held their final meeting of the season in the club rooms last evening, when an enjoyable programme, arranged by Madame de Vidts and Mrs. Costello, was presented to a large attendance of members. A review of the club's activities for the year was made by Mr. P. A. Serre, and the satisfactory financial position revealed by the balance-sheet was commented upon by Mr. P. S. Ardern. Items given were: Song, "La Donna e Mobile/' by Mr. J. Baragwanath; violin, '"'Fantasie sur la Bohemienne.' , by Mies Oberg; duo'logue, '"La, Meunlere et la Charbonniere," by Madame and Mile, de Vidte; dance, by Mies Doreen O'Leary; monologues, '"Moise"' and "Alphonse," by Mrs. M. W. W. Spiers. Officers for the 1931 season were, elected as follows:—President of honour.. Mr. Paul A. Serre, Consul de France; president, Mr. P. S. Ardern; vice-presidents. Mine. 31. F. Folev and Messrs. H. A. Francis and G. H."Coldham; secretary, Mr. F. H. Koberteon; treasurer, Miss Elsie Jennings; librarians, Miles. Le Houx and Johnson: committee, Mines. Marechal de Vidts, W. A. Home, Sparkes, J. J. Sullivan. Bilton, Lola Clews and Calderwood. Miles. Elizabeth Hall and Leah Shenkin, Messrs. L. Lucena, H. G. Bagley, E. Roberton and Dr. Raoul de Boissiere. During the evening a preeentiition was made to Mr. E. G. Clarke, who is being transferred to tlio'Christchurcli office of Thos. Cook and Son and who has for the past twelve years acted in the capacity of hon. auditor to the club.

A successful da nee : was held on Saturday evening by the Ngataringa Tennis Club in the Navy League Hall, which was decorated with, streamers and balloons in the club colours. The committee comprised: Miss K. Johnson, wlib wore white satin and georgette: Miss H. Lewin. green moire and floral taffeta; Miss A? Dawson, eau de nil moire, French net and diamante; Miss G. Bertrand, shot tafi'eta; Among those present were: Mrs. Badger, powder blue taffeta and pale pink rose; Mrs. H. Anderson, chocolate crepe de chine:' Mrs. Bell, pink georgette; Mrs. Simpson, blue taffeta: Mrs. Simpson, lemon taffeta; Mrs. Hammond, green velvet; Miss Hammond, pink taffeta; Miss B. Lund, periwinkle blue taffeta and georgette; Miss Wetherilt, black lace and chenille coatee; Miss Dance, green moire and champagne underskirt: Miss E. Lewin, ivory "embroidered georgette; Miss V. Lewin, floral" ninon; Miss G. Johnson, lime georgette; Miss G. Hender, floral taffeta; Miss E. Eoss, floral ninon; Miss D. Wyatt, black georgette; Miss S. MeSporran, green taffeta; Miss M. Home, apple green velvet and georgette; Miss M. Sinto'n, floral satin beaute; Miss V. Cunningham, apricot taffeta and net; Miss S. Bairshawe, green georgette; Miss Z. Hipkins, cherry georgette; Miss A. Stevens, petunia velvet; Miss Stevens, green ring velvet; Miss Eobertson, maroon crepe de chine; Miss A. Eobertson, petunia taffeta; Miss McGowan, white georgette: Miss Mclntpsh, lemon georgette; Miss Lynch, ankle length periwinkle blue crepe de chine: Miss B. Hughes, ankle lencth ivory satin; Miss Cowperthaite. turquoise blue crepe de chine; Miss J. Wernham. Saracen red georgette; Miss E, Jackson, Marie Louise blue georgette; Miss D. Eobinson, cherry satin; Miss Foster, primrose satin. • * * •

In honour of Miss Stella Murray, the well-known New Zealand singer, and Mrs. Drage, of England, a very enjoyable morning tea was given by Mrs. C. E. Maguire at her home at the hospital yesterday. More delightful weather could not have been had, and a pleasant time was spent in the warm sunshine on the lawn, where Dr. and Mrs. Maguire received their guests. From the verandah the view of the/quiet green hills and the waters of -the harbour in the distance was most entrancing. In a brief speech of welcome Mrs. Maguire expressed her pleasure at Miss Murray's achievements in England, and later Miss Murray spoke in reply. Tea was served on the lawn, ■ where small tables were artistically arranged with bowls of marigolds and orange and yellow Iceland poppies. Mre. Maguire wore a frock of rose beige satin beaute, with ecru lace, and a black hat trimmed with flowers under the brim on one side. Miss Murray was in black georgette with a widebrimmed black hat and black fur coat. Among those who were present were: Lady Sinclair Lockhart, Lady Stringer, Lady Gunsqn. Lady Richardson, Lady Robertson. Mesdames Lintott, David Nathan. W. H. Parkes, Eisdell Moore, J. L. Frazerhurst, F. Wilson, Robertson, H. M. Marler, A. D. Campbell, C. F. Prendergast, Eastbury, Woolcott, R. E. Isaacs, J. Fitzsimons', Cyril Tewsley, Vivian, Trevithiek, Xapier, F. J. Gwynne, H. H. Partridge, Robertson, S. A. Stride, E. X. Tewsley, Kenny, J. S. Hudson, Kenneth Gordon, H. L. Gould, Coleman, Dr. Buckley • Tnrkington, Holroyd, Commons, McKay, Dr. Hilda Xorthcroft, Dr. Gladys Montgomery, Bolitho, E. M. Axford," M. Axford, Misses Mowbray, Gee, Thomas, Xutsey, Mackay, Broun, Lintott, D. Tewsley. L&wins, F. and C. Murray. R. Colema... Before the morninc was over Mrs. Drage, who is keenly interested in kindergartens, was taken by Mrs. C. Tewsley, Mr?. Marler and Mrs. Sella r> to pcc the Myers Kindergarten, with which shenvas delighted.