SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 97, 27 April 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The meeting of the Mothers' Club, Y.W.C.A., was held on Tuesday last, when Mrs. Mann presided. A play-read-ing circle has been f6rmed. ° • • s * * x • The Women's Progress Club held a meeting at the Higher Thought Temple; Wellington Street, last Thursday afternoon, when the vice-president (Mrs. Moller) was in the chair, and the speaker was Mrs. Lewin. The monthly meeting of the Kuineu branch of the'W.C.T.U. was held in the public hall on Thursday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. R. Cates, presided. During the afternoon an instructive paper was read on the life and work of Francis Willard, the founder of the W.C.T.U. An interesting story was also read by the president entitled "Me and My Blessin' Box:" At the conclusion of the business for the month afternoon tea was served. .." 0 * . » • An enjoyable afternoon was spent on Thursday at the home of Mrs: Hutchinson, "Hazelmere," Mount Albert, by the members of the Arohanui Girl Guide committee, to say farewell to Mrs. Russell, who is. leaving to reside in the country. Songs were. contributed by Mesdames Harvey-Robinson and A. E. Russell; also a pianoforte duet, by Misses A.' and R. Hutchinson. A presentation was made to Mrs. Russell by the president, on behalf of the committee, and afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Hutchinson. .* * »■ . * A party took place at Mrs. J. Perry's home in Golf Road, New Lynn, on Saturday evening to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Edna Swinburne, of Whangarei, who is at present visiting Mrs. Perry.- Dancing was enjoyed, and _during the evening the guests took part In some games. Mrs. Perry, who assisted Miss Swinburne in receiving her guests, wore beige chiffon velvet, and Miss Swinburne was frocked in pale lavender crepe de chine, with shoulder posy, Among those present were: Mesdames D. Christian, E. Harris, M. Meese, fi. Cvrric, Walton, Stevenson, Misses E. Power, E. Lloyd, T. Strong, K. Perry, X BeJehcr, P. Dickey, F. Mcßride, W. Aspen, flortwr, R. Harris, F. Overington. Mt fjt),rXM#ter. * • • » Tfc# Crystal Palace Winter Garden wtf* tfhosfcrt f»r the utaff dance of the Theatre* on Friday evenis& Tfo* decorative scheme was in blue »n«* %tM< wfift basket* of hanging ferns, jWt<»rn ■■■fattlttm 'm unique shapes, and ■ (A rrrttlti-eolourcd balloons, ffmSk WsW (tfiY/ewrtrtl frti the dancers at vAVmw inter vtfte, A good orchestra ffov 4»M€ «ir«. Among &<*&* pf#ft& #W(>:' M**dAWflx J. ffims&< & fott&i Ev %em&i % M«r.vf.- XlwAittej Mtu 1/ffl?■fSmif J,. femfaK.- Mityd&i. WP Hemm, ws wfewafe, "SI. -wx«ii'. /v. ifaaaafi

The Papakura Rugby League Football Club held its first social in the Paragon Theatre on Wednesday evening, visitors being present from Pukekohe, Takanini, Manurewa, and surrounding districts. The guests enjoyed a special picture programme, followed by a dance. Those present included: Mesdanics Coleman, R. Black, Fitzpatrick, J. Hills, Misses Buckeridge, Martin (2), Grant, Fitzpatrick (2), G. Thwaites, Auckett, M. Richardson, E. Gibbons, I. Golden, H. Home, E. Waters, H. Hanger, Mack, J. and R. Spinley, Bilkie, Godden, Kemp, Richardson, G. a'nd R. Aitcheson, and H. D: Spinley The proceeds will cousidcrably benefit the new club.

A "Cheer Up Week" party was given by Mrs. D. R. Salmon, of Devonport, on Thursday, in the Navy League Hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion with_ zinnias, lycopodium. chrysanthemum's and Iceland poppies. The hostess wore a gown of cherry georgette, and among her guests were: — Mesdames C. W. Carver (Hokitika). Prosser, G. H. Clifton, Jamison, R. Airey, Carl Jaggs, Bolitho, J. C. Holland, sen., J. C. Holland, jun., J. D'Authreau, Service, A. J. Muirhead, Preeble, T. N. Smallwood, Owen, 0. Owen, Misses W. Salmon, Joan Airey, Bell D'Authreau, B. Neil, N. Neil, Doris Rowe( Christchurch), Fraser and E. Eraser. • * • • A great deal of interest is being aroused in the' proverbial mock banquet this coming Wednesday arranged to raise funds for the Mayoress War Memorial Library League. The programme is, very original and includes some of Auckland's leading artists, besides a host of waiters and waitresses. Unless the league is able to considerably augment its funds by this effort it will mean that it will have to cease activities shortly. This would deprive many iii the backblocks of the companionship of reading matter during the long winter evenings, and only those who have lived in isolation can realise what a loss this would be.

. The Devonport Croquet Club members spent a. pleasant clay on their lawns on Friday. Progressive croquet was played, and the prize winners were: Miss Minnie,. Duder (A grade), Mrs. Angove (B grade) and Mrs. Hagen the hidden number. Luncheon and afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, the tables being decorated with chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. Mrs. Creagmile, the president, congratulated two of the members on their play in the Auckland and Cambridge tournaments. Among those present were:—Mesdames Vaile, R. Duder, F. Prime, Creagmile, J. Spicer, Foster, Seaton, Pacey, Swan, Palairet, C. Prime, Burgess, Angove, Newbegin, W; 'Bailey, Hagen, Flinn, Campbell, Harty, Robertson, Ford, Misses Marks, M. Duder and Patterson. Prizes were given by Mrs. Creagmile, Mrs. H. Bruc© and Mrs. Palairet.

An enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Mount Albert Croquet lawns on Thursday last, when the members of the club entertained their president, Mrs. Page, and secretary, Mrs. Robertson. The pavilion and tea tables were ■beautifullly decorated with red. and gold, the club's colours. In the centre of the table was a decorated cake, presented by Mrs. Windsor, vice-president. During the afternoon tea adjournment, the vice-president, Mrs. Hodgson, presented Mrs. Page with a brown handbag in recognition of her splendid services during the season. Mrs. Page suitably replied. Mrs. Hughes, in a few wellchosen words, spoke of Mrs. Robertson's valuable services rendered to the club, and called upon Mrs. Page to present her with a Doulton hand-painted floating bowl. Mrs. Robertson suitably replied. During the afternoon progressive croquet was played, the prizewinners being; A, Mrs. Maxwell; hidden number, Mrs. Finch; B, Mrs. Sharp; hidden number, Mrs. Beck. The guests present wore; Mesdames Page, Robertson, Hodgson, Windsor, Augus, Clarke, §hkfp t JwgHfM, Smith, Woodward, Fine//, Mv/nriU, Maxwell, Mcßride, Akte*,- fQfiyiki <htry, Fountain, Ellis,

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A successful At Home was held on the lawns of the Rocky Nook Croquet Club on Tuesday last. Progressive croquet and bowls were played. A large number of visiting players were present. The president, Mrs. Tongue, gave the prizes to the winners of the competitions, which were as follow: —Croquet, first session A, Mrs. A. H. Page, and B. Mrs. Jameson; consolations, -A, Mrs. Darroch, and B, Miss Burgess. Second session, A, Mrs. Chambers, and B, Mrs. Sharp; consolations, A, Mrs. Hodge, and B, Mrs. Cusworth. Bowls, Mrs. Wyles and Mrs. R. H. Page; Mr. Preston and Mr. Bou skill.

Mrs. Gordon Robertson addressed the members of the Penwomen's League at their Tooms on Friday afternoon on the national movement in modern music, Mrs. Macky, president, being in the chair. This national movement, the- speaker said, has been noticeable for the last 100 years, especially during the second half of the century. Previously Italy was supreme in opera and oratorio, and Germany in orchestral music; now each follows a national path of its own. An era of change, a mechanised age, is passing over the world which is reflected in the geometric, ultra-modern tendencies of the music of to-day; such innovations being for the most part unwelcome. The national lack of appreciation exhibited by the British to their own composers and musicians is regrettable, much good work having been accomplished by them. Mrs. Robertson epoke of the increasing liaison between music and literature, fostered by Schumann and Weber, reciting a short poem in illustration. The lecture was agreeably varied by songs by Miss Edna Craig, "Si mes vers avaient des ailes" (Hahn) and "L'Heure exquise" (Hahn), and Miss Laura Walker, "Romance" (Debussy) and "Lo Roi d'Ys" (Lalo), also two piano solos, "Clair de Lunc" (Debussy) and "Island Spells" (Ireland), played in masterly style by the lecturer. Tea closed an enjoyable afternoon.

A bridge party on a large scale was given by the social committee of the North Shore Golf Club in Hotel Mon Desir, Takapuna, on Thursday evening, when Mr. and Mrs. F. Hawes lent the dining and drawing rooms for the occasion. Two prizes, given by Miss Williams and Mrs. Nicks, were won by Mrs. K. Black and Mr. Kueebone. Mr. N. Chalmers, the president, on behalf of the social committee, the club in general and himself, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Hawes for their kindness in lending the rooms. He also spoke of the generosity of Mr. Worley, who has come forward to offer his services by submitting a drainage scheme for the new links. Amongst the players were: Mesdames N. Chalmers, G. Nick 3, Andrews, M. Thompson, A. W. Short,./. Fotheringham, C. A. Crosher, Grant Cowen, Parlow, Fleming, Ben Goldwater, Bryce Hart, G. Hunt, Lewins, Lush, Potter, A. Seaman, Shearer, Tysoe, Gillet, A. Allen, E. Griffin, B. Kissen, C- Littlejohn, H. G. Matthews, Scarborough, E. C. Cutten, Mcßride, J. Corry, J. Steele, C. Black, Worthington, Cadness, Wilkins, Lustill, Meek, Smallfield, Baddeley, Randall, K. Black. Houghtnn, Horrobin, Preston, Howe, Treakes, Green, Perry, Herrick, Oliver, Carter, Mason, MacFarlane, Hicky, Bailey, C Cutler. Rowse, Sullivan, Coltman, Crowe, Rollo, Herbert, Cuthbert, McHarg, White, Morris, Barney Goldwater, Chambers, McCready, Duder, Beattie, G. Masfeii, Downer, and the Misses Gladys Williams, Wynn, E- Esdailc, M. Gamble, Goldwater, V. Monckton, MacDonnell (2), Mason, Scarborough, R. Gillies, Boat den, Itowe, M. Meek, B. Gudgeon, B. Lowe, T. White, B. Mair, Leggoe.