SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 96, 24 April 1931, Page 13

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

On Wednesday evening Mrs. Raeburn and Mr. A. Ilamblin gave an enjoyable "Cheer Up" concert for the patients of ward 17 at the Auckland Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey supplied snappy sketches, vocal solos, and dancing, and monologues were supplied by Misses Gladys Cain, Marjorie Yorkc, Edna Beat, Isabel Hendricksen, Messrs. M. Orr and Trevor Dugmore.

Mrs. Victor Macky, the convener of the journalism section, presided over a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the League of Penwomen, and delivered a short address outlining a schedule of activities for the coming year. A prize was presented during the evening for a short article entitled "The Round of a Busy Day." Several personal interviews were then lead and criticised by Iho members. Members present were: Mcsdames Victor Macky, Ponder, Sydney Smith, Arthur Griffiths, Barr, McLane, Boswell, McKinney, Hutchinson, Colhoun, the Misses Spicer, Whitelaw, Craig, Spurling, Melville, D'Arcy Jones, Burton, Quinn.

The annual meeting of St. George's branch of the Mothers' Union, Papatoetoe, was held yesterday. The lie v. T. 11. C. Partridge conducted the usual Mothers' Union service, and afterwards gave an address on the reading of the Bible. Mrs. Partridge was elected presiding associate for the year, and the other officers elected were Mrs. W. Burrill (secretary) and Mrs. Winskill. Mr. Partridge moved a vote of thanks to the officers for their work during the year. Mrs. F. H. Leonard presided at the organ. Afternoon tea was provided in the church hall by Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. T. Richards.

On Tuesday evening the scrap book committee of the Auckland Grammar School Old Girls' Association entertained the Mayoress, Mrs. Campbell, and Miss Basten at a scrap book tea in the. school dining room. The guests were welcomed by president, Miss E. Penrose, and the secretary, Miss Gallalier, presented the Mayoress with a bouquet. The work of making scrap books is carried on throughout the year, the books being forwarded to the Mayoress' War Memorial Library League for distribution with their Christmas parcels. Those present were:—Mesdames Campbell, Morpeth, Plumnier, Rignall, Misses Basten, Penrose, Gallalier, Mac Donald, Edgcrley, Lavers, Lund, Burns, D. Messer, B. Messer, Haresnape, Mortensen, Baxter. * * * «

The monthly meeting of the Auckland Women's Christian Tempcrance Union was held on Tuseday at the home of the Misses Hill, Russell Crescent, EUerslie, Mrs. John Cook presiding. In thanking the Misses llill for their invitation to hold the meeting at their residence, Mrs. Cook paid a tribute to the splendid work which the late Mrs. Hill had rendered in the temperance cause. Mcsdames Cook and Heard gave comprehensive reports of the forty-eighth annual Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention, held in Nelson recently, which had proved to be one of the most successful and profitable conventions ever held. Mrs. Cook, dho has just returned from the conference of the National Council of Women in Wellington, reported on the fine work which was being done regarding unemployment among women.

The Avon Circle" held its first meeting on Wednesday, April 22, at the home of the president, Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, Bellevue Road, Mount Eden. The objects of the circle are to foster the love of the arts, "poetry, drama, music, painting and architecture." There was a large attendance, the guest of honour being Miss Laura Walker. Miss Walker gave several and an account of the career of the great diva, Madame Melba, and also sang charmingly several of her favourite songs. She was accompanied by Miss Beveridge. Miss Leila Armitage read an interesting paper on "Pavlova, Queen of Dance/' stating that "her life like her art was beautiful," and mentioning particularly her wonderful "Swan Dance." Mrs. Arthur Grifliths then related the quaint legend of "The Dying Swan," and Miss Robinson played, with much artistry, "The Cygne" oil the violin; Miss Madge Home gave "a humorous sketch, "The Suffragette," and Miss Rita Haresnape, R.A.M., played brilliantly "Caprice Sibelius." The president, Mrs. Grifliths, was congratulated by Miss Doris Messer, L.T.C.L., on behalf of the member:- on her recent election as vice-president of the N.Z. League of Penwomen. and her appointment by that body as delegate to the National Council of Women. Those present included: Mesdames H. Gaudin, Cranch, Matthews, Misses D. Messer, L.T.C.L. B. Messer, R. Haresnape, R.A.M., L. Armitage, L. Walker. Beveridge, Cock, L.T.C.L., Niveii, Nicholls, Robinson. Wallace, L. Roseveare, L.T.C.L., Kimble, Targuse (2), Pendergrast, Brown, R. Teape, L.T.C.L., McFarland and others.

The weekly euchre tournament drew a good attendance to St. Joseph's Hall, Otahuhu. There is an increased number of players at each evening. The prizes were won as follow: Special prize, Mrs. Negus. Ladies: Mrs. White 1, Mrs. Miller-*2. Gentlemen: Mr. Tester I, Mr. Giblin 2. Mrs. Kelly won the ladies' prize for the hidden number competition, and Mr. Loekhart won the gentlemen's trophy.

The Rev. A. M. EllifTe presided over a good attendance of members at the usual fortnightly meeting of the St. Andrew's Literary and Debating Society, Otahuhu. The secretary, Mr. W. N. Ingram, continued - his 'talk on "Voice Production." This was followed by the reading of the play "Quite a Nice Cat," by group 11 of the club, under the leadership of Miss Neilson. The characters were well represented by Miss Isabel Neilson, Mrs. Furuess; Miss C. Gardiner, Dinah Hunstman; Miss Joyce Wilson, Norah Martin; Miss May Gardiner, Miss Merry; Miss Cassie Cook, Lady Brown; Mrs. A. M. EllifTe, Miss Smart; Miss Maud Jeffries, Irene. After the reading a rehearsal was held of

"The Mere Man," which is to be the lirst public performance of the society.

A ladies' evening, promoted by the Huntly Masons, was held in the Parish Mall on' Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance of old and young, and a very pleasant time was spent. Songs, recitations, dances and competitions took up the greater part of the evening. Later on an adjournment was made to the refectory, where the stewards had laid supper, and the toast of "The Ladies" was honoured, and replied to by-Mr. J. Simcoek. Opportunity was taken to present to Mrs. Greenwcll a tea service, in recognition of the work she had rendered to the lodge. Among those present were: Mesdames Lynch, N. Greenwell, A. Sliand, Moore, W. Waring. R. T. Hill, Carlton, Thompson, McCallum, R. Rodger, 11. Broadbent, D. Harnisworth, D. Cuthbert, Meiizies, Misses Waring, Ri Hill, N. Broadbent, Harnisworth, A. Harnisworth, and P. Carlton.

The members of St. Peter's Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union, Grey Lynn, held an enjoyable afternoon on Tuesday last in honour of Mrs. Ness, who celebrated her ninety-eighth birthday the next day. The Rev. Kedgley was in the chair, and on behalf of the president, Mrs. Kedgley, and members of the branch congratulated Mrs. Ness and wished her every happiness on her birthday. Mrs. Ness was presented with a book and bouquet from the members of the bianch. A musical programme was given by Miss E. Carr c Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Da vies, Mrs. Burke, Mr. Meiizies and Mr. Farr. A recitation was also given by Mrs. Reid, who is 80 years of ago. Mr. Duncan Macpliferson, who is an old friend of Mrs. Ness, gave a short address and-offered his congratulations. Mrs. Halliday also gave a suitable address. At the conclusion afternoon tea was supplied by the ladies of the branch.