SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 86, 13 April 1931, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A successful afternoon was arranged by Miss Aitkenhead at her tearoom in Park Road, assisted by the Misses Beresford and their pupils, in aid of the earthquake fund. Dancing and bridgewere indulged in, and a very happy time was spent. ».-■*;..#-.• There was a crowded meeting of mothers at the P.S.S.A. Hall, Edinburgh Street, on Thursday afternoon, when a personal welcome was given to Sister Esther. Sister Olive presided. Miss Patterson officiated at the piano. The Rev. T. Halliday gave an inspiring address, which was followed with keen interest An enjoyable afternoon tea was served. * * • * * A dance organised by the Tuakau j sub-braneh of the Franklin Plunket Society, held this week, was well attended, fhe proceeds totalling £22. Opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Dr. D. R. Abernethy and Mrs. Abernethy, who are leaving the district. Reference was made to the good work done by them in the interests of the society. * • • • A social to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. "VV. Chadwin was held in the Alfriston Hall on' Wednesday evening, when a cabinet clock was presented to the guests of honour by Mr. J. Muir. The Rev. W. H. Rattray, vicar of the parish, referred to Mr. Chadwin's service as lay reader for 35 years, synodsman and church treasurer. Mr. Chadwin's activities as secretary of the school committee and Mrs. Chadwin's as president of the ladies' guild were also mentioned. '

An enjoyable kitchen evening was given by Mrs. McKandry, Old Mill Road, Grey Lynn, on Thursday evening in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Mona Sandall to Mr. Cecil Trembath. Games, dancing and musical items occupied most of the evening. Mrs. McKandry received wearing black georgette. Miss Mona Sandall was in blue taffeta and gold. Among the guests were Mesdames Sandall. McMullen, Dunn, Wilson, Ellis, Haslett, Shanaghan, Wheaton, Pickrell, Misses Sandall, T. McKandrv, K. McKandry, Jamieson, Fleet, H.'Blundel, J. Blundel, Beeson, Allen, McMullen and Ellis. * * * * An interesting afternoon was spent on Tuesday last at the Y.W.C.A., when a discussion took, place between the Mothers' Club and the Progressive Club. Miss Bentham presided over a very large attendance of both clubs. The subject -was, "Unemployment," and three speakers were choseii from each club, who expressed their different views as to a solution of the problem. Six papers were also read. At the conclusion voting took place as to which was the best paper, Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Morris (Progressive Club) having the majority of votes. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses.

The annual meeting of the. Clevedon Girls' Club, held at the vicarage on Wednesday, was presided over by Mrs. D. M. Bryan. The report showed that the club had made clothing for the poor and needy of. .Auckland, and .other centres. It was being continued, but the funds had been depleted owing to the purchase of material for clothing for the refugee children at Motuihi camp. The officers elected were: —President, Mrs. D. M. Bryan; vice-president, Mrs. W. H. Rattray; secretary, Miss 0. Jenkins. The club intends to continue on the same lines as previously, and to raise funds a social was arranged for April 16. '■'•■* * . * #

The official opening of the reserves in Parklands, Takapuna, took place on Saturday afternoon by .the . deputyMayor, 'Captain Algie. Captain Algie, who was introduced by Mrs. J. W. Blomfield, the president of" the Western Area Association, spoke of the wonderful amount of work accomplished during the existence of the Western Area Association under its president, Mrs. Blomfield, who evidently spared neither time nor energy in working for its advancement. He aTso commented on the advantageous way the .money raised by efforts of the association, - and subsidised by the borough council, had been spent, and also suggested how much more could be done for the district by further combined effort. Trees are to be planted later in the season, also green hedges, to serve as a background for the gardens and rockeries in the reserves. Mr. Collins and Father Kennedy also spoke in the same vein. Mrs. - Blomfield suitably replied, thanking Captain Algie and the speakers, also the Mayor of Takapuna and the councillors and the gardener, Mr. Barry Cosens. Afternoon tea was served during the afternoon by-the lady members of the association in the new shelter shed at Parklands. - Their.thanks were given to those in charge at the Catholic, Orphanage who lent chairs and other needful articles.

The Women's Progress Club met on Thursday afternoon at The Temple, Wellington Street, when Mrs. Grace Silcock gave a lecture on '"'Mental and Telepathic Healing." , * • # * The Henderson Croquet Club held a successful "At Home" on their lawns on Thursday. Visitors attended from Otahuhu, Ellerslie, Hallyburton Johnstone, Mount Albert, Avondale, New Lynn and Glen Eden. The prize-winners in the morning session were Mesdames Bennett, Banks, Whyte and Boag, and in the afternoon session Mesdames Maxwell, McKay, Christmas and Cutler. Mrs. Wood won the cake, and the fowl and vegetables were won by Mrs. Jackson. Mr. Gildard won the silk hose, and the parcels of groceries were won by Mrs. Witham and Mrs. Crookbain. * » * * The Bayswater-Belmont Women's Society held its monthly meeting at the clubhouse, Bayswater, when Mrs. F. E. N. Gaudin presided. An interesting address on borough matterse was given by Captain Algie, one of the candidates for the Takapuna mayoralty. During the afternoon •"guaranteed recipes" were sold, the money being earmarked for philanthropic work. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies. Among those present were Mesdames Gaudin, Algie, L. L. Rabbidge, B. Francis, Waddell, Thomas, Blampied, R. Harrison, B. Smith, Davies, A. L. Browne, Braund. Auger, P. M. Mackay and Miss Langridge. * *■ * «•

At the Meekly meeting of the League of Peinvonien, Mrs. Edna G. Macky gave her first presidential address. Her* interest in the league, as one of the founders and organising secretary for three years, has ever been keen. * When tea had been served impromptu debates, directed by Miss Sweet, convener, were held. Some of the subjects were: "What is sincerity in literature?" "Would you rather be admired or envied?" "Should men wear less clothing?" "Is baby master of the house?" "Would you rather talk or listen?" * • # •

A masked dance was held at the Rangitoto Tea Kiosk recently, when the following were presented with prizes given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Noble, the host and hostess:—Mr. E. Hart, the sheik; Mrs. •'orteous, Hawaiian lady; the consolation prize, Mr. Chas. Laver. relief worker, No. 5 scheme. Masters L. North (S.A. hunter) and Graham Piet (bumble bee) were placed equal, first, in the children's dresses. Items were given by Messrs. R. Yates, MeMuitry and the Boy Scouts' improvised orchestra.

There was a large attendance at a successful social and dance held in the Manurewa Parish Hall by the local ladies' hockey club. The hall was nicely decorated. An elimination waltz was won by Mr. D. Warlich and Miss Averi! Gibbs, and a guessing competition by Mr. Cblin Maxwell. Those present included the following:—Miss S. Beaumont, whose frock was of green floral georgette; Miss Sylvan Pegler, flame lace; Miss M. Grindrod, blue figured crepe de chine; Miss K. Grindrod, mauve crepe de chine; Miss E. Stewart, navy lace over satin; Mrs. R. Donaldson, flame satin, inset lace; Miss A. Gibbs, jet crepe de chine; Miss J. Harris, shell pink peorgette and velvet; Miss J. Smith, lemon printed satin; Miss M. Waller, shell pink and net: Miss Ruby Moore. Nile green crepe de chine; Miss Pearl Kimber, white silk; Miss Hilary Maxwell, jrreen satin beaute: Miss C. Harris, vermilion figured georgette.

Among the overseas correspondence read at Thursday's meeting of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was a copy of a letter written by Lord Robert Cecil to the British section congratulating the members on the large measure of success achieved in obtaining signatures to the petition for world disarmament, and commending it to all lovers of peace. There was also a report of the meeting held in- Queen's Hall, London, on February 9. presided over by Miss Maude Royden, an original member of the league. At this meetinga message was read from the British l*Hme Minister, Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, stressing the importance of informing public opinion in order to facilitate the work of the League of Nations towards universal disarmament. All sections of the league are urged to support the award of the Nobel Peace prize next year to Miss Jane Addams, the international president of the league. Mrs. E. Gibson reported success of efforts made locally to obtain signatures for the petition. It was decided to continue work on behalf of unemployed women, the position being very grave and demand immediate action on the part of the Government.

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