SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 95, 23 April 1931, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A very pleasant dance was held at Devonport last evening \inder the auspices of the Devonport Yacht Club. The hall was tastefully decorated with festoons depicting the club's colours, and altogether the programme was a most attractive one. • * * * An interesting lecture on Scotland was given last Tuesday evening by Captain J. A. Algie, assisted by Mrs. Algie, in St. George'ij Presbyterian Hall, Takapuna, before a large audience. Scottish songs were beautifully rendered by Miss Marjorie Taylor and Mr. A. Boswell. A collection was taken up for the primary room building fund. • • • • An enjoyable evening was spent by the members of the Mount Albert Municipal Officers' Social Club and friends on Saturday last at the Mount Eden kiosk. Songs were given by Miss Cousins, and violin solos were rendered by Mrsj Fisher. The accompanists were Misses Budge, Ovenden and Peak. Among those present were: Mesdames Weaver, Shields, Duckworth, Marter, Fisher, Brooking, McDermott, F. Runciman; Misses Budge, Peak, Ovenden, MacDonald, Brittain, Fowler, Rhodes, Cousins, Hart, M. Ovenden and Marter. • # * * A surprise party organised for Miss Jean Moore took place at the residence of Mrs. F. Moore, Corunna Avenue, on Wednesday evening. The large dining room was cleared for dancing, and the drawing room and balcony were decorated with masses of chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisy. Mrs. F. Moore wore black crepe de chine, Mrs. G. Stenborg apple green satin beaute, and Miss Jean Moore was in duck egg green chenille. Those present were:—Dr. Gladys Rowley, Mesdames J. Finlay K* Kelsey, F. Tong, G. Thorne-George,' .Norman Chapman, Goodfellow.' H Richards, Hammer, J. Grayson, Vivian, -UcGinn,_ Misses Ysolinde McVeagh, M McVeagn, Patricia and Lilian Lugton, t. a ™, r > L Scott-Higginson, Dorothy Hobday, Gvven McGlashen, Adams and Hildred Graham. * * * • • bridge afternoon, organised oy Mrs. E. V. Sutherland, Mrs. E. G. Elliott, Mrs. E. W. liider and Miss Ruth Sutherland was held in the Tudor reception room, Milne and Choyce, on Tuesday, ill order to raise funds for the Bucklands Beach Tennis Club. Over 30 tables weio in use, and a very enjoyable time was spent. During the afternoon songs were given by Miss Munro, who was accompanied by Mr. Humphrey Stewart. Among the players were: Mesdames D. Cuthbert, McCullough, Smyth, .Baster, Cowan, Selwyn, Elsbury, T. Collins, A. C. Macartney, F. Staff, Dickie, Campbell, Mitchell, Allender, Trevor Gulliver, Newman, G. Pardington, Savory, Nixon, Allen, Arnoldson, Mahoney,' Miller, Brooke, Thompson, L. Williams, Robertshaw, Et Swindell, Murray, Shanlev, F. Wi'nstone, O'Connor, J. M. Wilson, Winterbotham, TisdalJ, H. S. Smith, Kirk-Jones, Edgar Warn, H. Sayers, J. Farquhar, Mueller, IJarbutt, Taylor, Kirk, Co well, Worth, Tuck, Thomson, ( Kinell, Skitcli, Crosher, Eaton, Steward, Harvey, Badeley, C. Jones', L. Bray, T. C. Turnbull, M. Abernethy, Davenport, Kirkwood, Blair, Middletoii, Raymond Sheath, S. H. Metcalfe, J. Pascoe, W. W. Morrah, Hall, Eddowes, Stevenson, Lovegrove, Parkinson, Cook, Worrall, G. Lennard, Hetherington, Tutt, Ruston, Lyon, D. Smith, J. Grayde'n, A. Baster, Holmes, Woods, Hansard, G. Shand, E. Mand, M. Sutton, W. Pollock, P. Smith, Patty, Bourne, Cheal, Guthrie, Shrimski, Lewis, Wetherilt, | Huddleston, J. Consie, G. Hart, G. Chapman, N. Wade, F. Hobday, J. Moir, D. Hyauiason, W. Worrall, W. D'Audney, H. Myers, H. Burns, and G. Rollerton, and Misses Ola Baster, D. Farquhar, Bowden, J. Price, J. Foote, Molly Macklow, Laura Stanaway, S. Needham, P. O'Neill, M. Farquhar, Fowke, R. Pagni, Robinson, Monro, Borto'n, Abernethy, Middleton, Fraser, Gibbons Smalllield, Goosman, M. Tibbs, M. Gilmour, Robinson, Mary Upton, Annette Thome George, Lois Cameron, Joyce Herdma'n, Pilkington, Stuart, MeLeod, and B. Hood.

The Belmont-Bayswater branch of the League of Mothers held their second meeting recently, when Mrs. G. C. Brook presided. It was decided to hold the exhibition in July. The following officers and committee have been elected: — President, Mrs. Brook; secretary, Mrs. Trenwith; librarian, Mrs. Eckersley; committee, Mesdames Schulz, May, Phillips, Corlett, Reynolds, Drew, Bramley, Robinson, Cahill, Kitchingman, Ogilvy. . • * • * The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Opotiki subbranch of the Plunket Society: President, Mrs. S. Grant; vice-presidents, Mesdames J. G. Murray and A. Chambers; hon. secretary, Mrs. Morrell; hon. treasurer, Mrs. T. Braae; hon. auditor, Mr. E. A. Bunkall; committee, Mesdames F. Bridger, C. Cave, J. 1). Clark, J. D. Dicker, A. H. Hilford, H. Jessop, C. Morris, G. Murray, T. I. Steele. A letter was received from the Whakatane branch asking if Opotiki desired a weekly visit from the nurse. This would necessitate doubling the contribution to the nurse's salary. It was decided to leave the matter over for three months. A special effort is to be made to raise funds. * * * ' > % There was a good attendance of members at the Ruawai branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. The president, Mrs. W. A. Preston, occupied the chair. The balancesheet disclosed a satisfactory financial position and the president gave a resume of the activities of the branch during the year. The officers are:—President, Mrs. W. A. Preston;' vice-presidents, Mesdames J. C. Robson and A. Alexander; secretary and treasurer, Miss Tomlinson; committee, Mesdames P. Moran, L. Am bury, J. Wallace, A. Layther, J. A. McDonnell, E. W. Graham, W. Wallace, F. A. Watkins, S. D. Llewellyn and 0. Whitcombe. * * * * An enjoyable function was held last week-end at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cowley's, Buckland's Beach. In spite of the weather about fifty members and friends attended. The host and hostess had provided a large marquee, where a dainty luncheon and tea was served, and the coloured lights and decorations added to the gaiety of the scene. A number of novelty races and competitions were held, and one of the large baches was arranged for dancing. At the conclusion Mr. Geo. Hunt extended, on behalf of the members of the Auckland Toy Dog Club, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Cowley for the hospitality which was extended to all. Mrs. S. W. J. Dean was also thanked for the manner in which she had contributed to make things a success. * * » * The annual meeting of members of the Ruawai, the Northern Wairoa subbranch of the Plunket Society was held recently, when Mrs. A. E. Harding, pi esident of the Dargaville branch, occupied the chair. The followin ,r officers were elected:—President, Mrs! R. Laing; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. G. Pitt, W. H. Lethbridge and W. C. feheppherd; secretary, Mrs. A. F. Wallace; treasurer, Mrs. W. T. Westlakecommittee, Mesdames If. Irwin w' Cia\en, W. Wallace, L. Markham, J Irwin, W. Brown, P. Ovens, W. C. Slienpherd, R. I. Cheeseman. * * » * The first of a series of dances, arranged by Mr. S. Clark and Mr. C. Eaton, was held last night in St. Michael's Parish Hall at Belmont. The proceeds are to help the church funds. Excellent music was played by the St. Michael's Orchestra. The supper arrangements were in the hands of a committee of ladies, Mesdames Clark, Robinson, Eaton, Law, Haywood and Eckersley. Amongst the dancers were: Mrs. Clark, sunset lace over satin; Mrs. Eaton, wine satin; Mr 3. Piggot, green flowered crepe de chine; Mrs. Law, powder blue georgette and satin; Mrs. Robinson, Lido blue crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. McKenzie, -del blue lace: Mrs. S. Edwards, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Santo, cyclamen taffeta; Mrs. Chambers, heliotrope taffeta; Mrs. Crabbe, ivory crepe de chine; Mrs, Ballantyne, beige lace and tulle; Mrs. B. Smith, black lace; Miss. Smith, seagrass crepe de chine; Miss 0. King, ivory taffeta and lace; Miss C." King, cream crepe de chine; Miss George," leaf green crepe de cliine; Miss Elvey, lilac crepe de chine; Miss Bilton, cyclamen taffeta; Miss M. Blatch, .green floral ninoii.

A kitchen evening dance was given by' Miss Daisy Dews in the Symoudsville Studio on Tuesday evening in honour of Miss P. Schofield, whose marriage takes place shortly. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion in tones of bl*?, orange, and silver. Miss. Dews received, her guests in an eau de nil taf- J feta, with wide fisher 'net hem; Miss i Schofield wore green floral ninon; Mrs. | taL /Dews, black silk marocain; Mrs. R. J. i Schofield, black silk georgette; Mrs. E. E. <T. Schofield, rust georgette; Mrs. J. H. Langley, wine crepe de chine; Mrs. H. Langley, flame georgette; Miss Briton, pink chenille velvet; Miss Micholson, blue lace; Miss Shaw, pink glace silk; Miss Barker, gold georgette and lace; Miss Ironside, flame lace; Miss S. Miller, pink crepe de soje; Miss Cf. Miller, floral georgette; Miss Dunn, blue 'ninon; Miss B. Allen, floral georgette; Miss B. Leonard, petunia embossed georgette. * * * ♦ I A drawing room meeting in connection ■with the Remuera branch of the Women's Christian - Temperance Union was held on Tuesday afternoon at, the home of Mrs. G. W. L. Robinson, Clonbern Road. Mrs. Kasper presided and welcomed all, expressing her pleasure at seeing such a large number of ladies present. A helpful and instructive address on the "Aims and Work of the W.C.T.U." wad given by Mrs. Morgan Richards, district president, who made a strong appeal for every woman to join in the great work of fighting the social evils of our land, especially the drink traffic. As a result of this appeal seven new members were gained. A solo was rendered by I Mrs. John Craig, who afterwards contributed a duet with Mrs. Kasper. Mrs. Percy Winstone gave a pianoforte duet end played the accompaniments. The family of Mrs. Robinson added to the I enjoyment with a pianoforte solo '"fend a violin duet with piano accompaniment. A vote of thanks was passed to the hostess for the afternoon, who had made arrangements for the success of the | gathering. _ It is hoped to hold similar I meetings in the coming months in various homes in the district. * * * * A card party was held at the Tudor rooms yesterday afternoon, to supplement the funds of the Flying Angel I Mission to Seamen, by the Harbour Lights Guild Women's Auxiliary. Over a hundred played "500" and bridge. The prize-winners were Mrs. Grogali aud Mrs. Rogers. Among those present were the president, Mrs. Preston Chambers, who wore a black and pink floral crepe de chine, black hat; Mesdames Lyon, Povvel, J. D. Morrison, G. Samaon, McISTickle, Scott-Williams, R. K. Woollams, F. Reynolds, Campbell, _ C. | Jarman, Saunders, Cooper, Botting, Je'n- i kins, Mackay, Wilson, F. Titchener, Henry, Worra.ll, Pallister, E. H. Milson, I White, H. V. Allender, Fletcher, A. j Dignan, Kerr, Watkins, Burton, K. Rowden, O. Horspool, A. Jones, Hunt, Pilki'ngton, Hilton, S. Cooper, BrightCooper, C. and F. Stubbs, J. Hobbs, I?. K. Woollams, W. Aid red, Veall, Coutts, Midds, Stark, M. Sadler, Keith, Jock, G. Forsythe, C. Kerry, R. Burke, Clarke, Huddleston,.. L. M. Mellars, Keith, Beath, Barfoot, N". Hayden; G. Mayhill, Henderson, Cheal, G. Michaels, M. Copeland, C. H. Grant Cowen, Bell, Court, Giltnour, T. Irwin, Knight, S. Fricker, Ward, Grogan, M. Motion Dransfield, H. McClymont, Abbey, Nicholson, Webber, Newma'n, Sewe'll, Gearey, Misses M. Marsack, Abbey, Nicholson, D. Grant, Cowen, Devoir, Roache, Ross, Darling, Clark, Main, E. Keesing, Cuthbert. • * * • I A successful old-time dance was held on Tuesday night in connection with the Bayswater-Takapuna Boating Club iif the clubhouse at Bayswater. It is the intention of the club to hold several .of these dances during the winter. The conveners are Messrs. Hoverd, J. MacKay and Bowdcn, who work under the Daiue of "The Nautical CJub," and the pro- ■ ceeds are to go to the club funds. Amongst the dancers were:—Mrs. E. Archer, black crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. Bowden, black crepe de chine; Mrs. J. Mackay, maize georgette; Mrs. Dryden orange chiffon velvet; Mrs. Davies, cherry red crepe de chine; Mrs. Fortzer, red and gold figured crepe de chine; 4 Mrs. Scull, Betty blue satin; Mrs. Ferguson, pink taffeta, bordered wi\h green; Mrs. J. Hall, royal blue and gold figured georgette; Mrs. W. Laurence, scaHet courgette; Mrs. Lane, apricot ninon; Mrs. Kckman, floral georgette; Mrs. Burgess, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. Harrison, figured ninon; Mrs. F. Hooker, canna red georgette; Mrs. Osmeis, flowered georgette; Mrs. Proctor, mist blue flowered chiffon over pink; Mrs. - McLeod, blue lace; Mrs. Kirkham, wild rose pink chiflou and panno velvet, Miss Ida Tucker, primrose satin, with black appliqued poppies; Miss Carter, cau do nil satin; Miss Meek, Lido blue georgette; Miss Eekman, mist blue georgette; Miss Graham, rose pink georgette and satin; Miss V. Richards, blue and silver taffeta; Miss K. Williams, blue satin and georgette; Miss Beeston, pink satin and tulle; Miss T. Beeston, floral satin.