SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 39, 16 February 1931, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A pleasant luncheon party was given to Miss Kathleen Pardington by Mrs. E. Malcolm at her residence, 63, Wairiki Road, in honour of the occasion of her approaching marriage. The hostess received, her guests in red floral crepe de chine. Amongst those present were: Mesdames G. Pardington, H. Pardington (Wellsford), E. Nimmo, A. Carter, S. Ringer, J. Bradley, Misses L. Pardington and Miss K. Pardington. *** ■ • Tho usual -weekly meeting of the Women's Progressive Club of the Y.W.C.A. was held on Thursday in the social room of the NY.W.CA. Mrs. Ferguson presided over a good attendance. After the business of the club, the night was spent in "Doing as you like. 5 Pianoforte selections were given by Mesdames Forrester and Storey. Supper was then served by the hostesses, Mcsdanies Henderson and McGillvary.

Tho Carlton Tennis Club had a full complement of players present on Saturday afternoon, to pay their respects to Miss J. Kirkwood, daughter of Dr. Kirkwood, Onehunga, who is shortly to be married. The patron and Mrs. Kirkwood were present, and the president, Mr. W. Millar, presented Miss Kirkwood < with a travelling rug on behalf of the members of the club. During his remarks he referred to the fine sportsmanship displayed by Miss Kirkwood, and her keenness to assist in the social side of the club, making her popular with all the members. Miss Kirkwood suitably responded, and afternoon tea was tastefully prepared and dispensed by the lady members, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Later friendly games were played, bringing a very pleasant afternoon to a close.

A very successful garden party, in aid of the earthquake relief fund, took place in the spacious grounds of Mrs. Alfred Price, Thames, on Saturday, and was largely attended. The Misses Price, assisted by a committee of ladies, arranged plenty of entertainment in the way of tennis, miniature golf and putting competitions, while the many afternoon tea tables arranged under' the shade of the large ornamental trees on the front lawn were well patronised. Games were in progress until a late hour. As the result of the effort the sum of about £00 was acquired. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams and their orchestra gave their voluntary services during the afternoon, and provided a splendid programme of music. The Thames Girl Guides also held a large social afternoon in St. George's Hall and 1 the Druids' Hall, which resulted in- a good sum being handed to the Mayor's fund in aid of earthquake relief

On Wednesday evening a delightful tennis party was given in the form of a' kitchen evening at the Unity courts, Sandringham, by Misses G. Buisson and H. Woodall in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Beryl Kent. The guest of honour was tho recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts and on her behalf the Rev. A. Mitchell expressed deep appreciation. Dancing and games in the tastefully decorated reception hall added considerably to the enjoyment of the evening. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Henry Kent Woodall, Buisson, Carson (Hamilton), Murphy, Misses H. Woodall, D. Kent, E. Woodall, G. Buisson, B. Kent, V. Kent, E. Nicholls, J. Nicholls, M. Peet, P. Peet, S. Jones, B. Thompson J. Connett, B. Barrv, 0. Woodall, K. Wilson, M. Allaway, M. Hardley, R. Tyler, W. Cook, S. Walker, Wynne, G. Pidgeon, E. Kent.

Miss Hart, of Cambridge, gave a farewell bridge afternoon to some of her Cambridge friends on Tuesday. The rooms were decorated with bowls of hydrangeas. Those present were: Mesdames J. Sawers, Waddle, Snelling, Cooper (New Plymouth), S. Lewis, Ray Wilson, Clemow, W. Home. */ * •* . * Lady Herdman gave a delightful tea party at the Tudor rooms on Friday afternoon, in honour of Mrs. L. C. Rathbone, of Victoria Avenue, Remuera. Pink cactus dahlias and bowls of tiger lilies made attractive table decorations. The hostess wore a black frilled flowered ninon, black tagel picture hat, and ermine wrap; Mrs. Rathbone wore a cerise crepe fleuri, with Bangkok hat to tone. Among those present were: Lady Sinclair Lockhart, Lady Richardson, Lady Parr, Mesdames Watson Airey, R. H. Inder, E. S. Ashton, H. R. Bloomfield, Casement Aickin, Cooper, ParkerUpton, R. Rainger, H. J. Maho'n, R. Wylde-Brown, H. J. Cameron, Somnierville, J. Wilson, S. Dransfield, Keeble, H. Tiarks, Misses Joyce Herdman Gwen Kingston and M. Tiarksj

A very successful garden party, organised by the Castor Bay Progressive Society, in aid of the earthquake relief fund, was held on Saturday afternoon in Mr. Hockin's grounds, kindly lent for the occasion. Among those present were Mr. A. Harris, M.P., and Mrs. Harris, the Mayor and Mayoress of Takapuna (Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williamson), Mr. and Mrs. G. O'Halloran, and Mrs. Close, president of the Takapuna branch of the Plunket Society. Mr. Williamson, in asking Mr. Harris, M.P., to open the fete, paid a tribute to the work of the society in the past, particularly with regard to its efforts on behalf of the Plunket Society, for the benefit of which this function was originally intended. The Hawke's Bay catastrophe intervening, it was decided to give the proceeds toward the relief of the sufferers there instead. Mr. Harris, M.P., in declaring the fete open, made an earnest appeal to,all present to generously "support the workers, calling attention to the widespread need and the spontaneous response from.all quarters of'the Dominion, and other countries. At the close, Mr. O'Halloran and others referred particularly to the indefatigable efforts of the >'; secretary ■< of the society, Mrs. Stronach, to whose enthusiasm, and organising ability the success of the function was largely due. The proceedings were enlivened by the attendance of the Takapuna Band, which gave its services free. As a result of the fete, the society will be able to hand to the relief fund .the sum of £16.