SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 119, 22 May 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Women's Progress Club lield a meeting on Thursday afternoon, at the Higher Thought Temple, Wellington Street. The president of the club (Mrs. Grace Silcock)"" gave the second lecture on "The' Creative Centres of the Body." Two violin solos were played by Miss Oberg, of Devonport. #** * P An enjoyable bridge party was given by Mrs. M. Estennan, at her home, Mont le Grande Eoad, Mount Eden, last evening. The rooms were -nicely decorated, and Mrs. Esterman received her guests wearing a pale green frock. Among the players were: Mesdames Marks, Fletcher, Don, Ecklin, Taylor, Sleigh, Shaw, Orr, and Stern. The prize was won by Mrs. Ecklin.

The Haeremai 1.0.0. F. Lodge held another of its fortnightly dances in the Kumeu Hall last evening. There were present a large number of visitors from surrounding districts, and a pleasant programme of popular dance music was supplied. Shaded lights and a canopy of blue and gold steamers converted the hall into a gay scene. Supper arrangements were in the hands of the men's committee. During the evening a Monte Carlo- waltz was held, the winners being Miss M. Norris aud Mr. W. Rebel".

■Mrs. Alex. McKenzie was hostess at a. bridge party lield at the Lyceum Club yesterday afternoon. She received her guests wearing a frock of black satin with vest of palest pink, and black velvet hat. Tea was served in the lounge, whicli \was beautifully decorated with autumn shaded flowers and leaves. Among the players were: Mesdames Harold Page, Howard Page, E. Clements, Boves (Sydney), Lawrence, P. Le Grice, A. *S. Lessiig (Sydney), C. Russell, J. Graham, R. Armitage, Robb (Gisborne).

Mr. W. Morton presided at the fortnightly meeting of the St. Andrew s Literary and Dramatic Society in St. Andrew's Hall, Otaliuhu. Mr. W. H. Philiey's section read a play, in which the characters were taken by Mrs. H, McKechnie as Mrs. Perkins; Mr. Pinliey, Mr. Perkins; Miss Mabel Pinliey, Miss Perkins; Mr. R. Eyrie, Albert Watkins; Mr. J. Gardiner, A Man in Black. Misses J. Wilson and C. Cook gave a short dialogue, entitled "Geese." ° « * * *

Mr. and Mrs. J. Montague were host and hostess at their home in Turanga-o-moana, Matamata, to about thirty friends on Monday, when a musical evening was held as a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wells. The programme comprised orchestral numbers by Mr. Scho'ield's orchestra; pianoforte solos, by Mrs. J. Montague; elocutionary items, by Mr. J. F. Wells; songs, by Mrs. Hay and Messrs. Cameron and Fielder; violin solo, by Mr. S. Holland; 'cello solo, by Mr. Spedding; elocutionary items, by Mrs. J. Buchanan; and a male quartet, Messrs. Fielder, Schofield, Cameron and Findlater, singing. The evening concluded with some community sinning « * * v » ° °

The Onehunga Congregational Church hall was the scene on Wednesday evening of a fancy dress social given in aid of the "Mile of Pennies Campaign." The bright costumes made a brilliant scene. During the .evening Mr. A. Creamer gave a lecture on his recent trip around the. and songs rendered by Mrs. Gillman and Miss Lakinowere greatly appreciated. ~ Other items included guitar, violin, banjo mandolin and pianoforte selections. The remainder of the evening was spent in games which were thoroughly enjoyed. Among those present were:—Mrs. G. Cooper, Japanese maid; Mrs. P. Toyer, servant; Miss J. McCullough, pack of cards; Miss M. Xeilson, pierrette; Miss M. Cliappeil, gipsy; Miss P. Davis, Indian squaw; Miss M. McXicol, Irish colleen; Miss N. Hall, Dutch girl; Miss M. Sproutt, gipsy; MissM. Sliand, pierrette; Miss R. Toyer, niilitaire; Miss D. -Pickering, night; Miss D. Mills, Dutch girl; Miss V. Jackson, Elizabethen.

Mrs. A. Wilson, of "Flint House," Te Rapa,- gave an afternoon in* honour of Mrs. A. E. Kemble, who is leaving Hamilton to reside in Auckland. The afternoon was spent playing croquet, and after partaking of a very dainty afternoon tea there was a competition, Mrs. Kemble being the winner. Those present were: —Mesdam.es A. Wilson, A. E. Kemble, A. Bell, H. Norris, Ncsbit Smith, lE. Jull, Mackerith, Murray, Misses Murray, .Bell, N. Wilson, Beaverley, Kemble. * # » *

Mrs. Douglas Hay, president of the Hamilton branch of the Plunket Society, entertained at her home in Claudelands on Monday the members of lier committee at afternoon tea. It was a farewell to Mrs. A. E. Kemble; who luis been a very energetic member of the committee. Mrs. Hay and Mrs. Vere Chitty both expressed sincere regret at losing such an earnest member, and wished Mrs. Kemble every success, in her new sphere. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Hay for the very pleasant afternoon spent. Those present were :• —Mesdames D. Hay, A. E. Kemble, Vere Chitty, Vercoe, J. D. Smith, F. Viekery, Fowler, Tomkins, G. Reid, Beale, Shaw, Ewart Brown, W. Hume, Fow, Blomfield, Minchin, Ramsay.

The annual peace meeting of the Auckland District Women's Christian Temperance Union was held on Monday afternoon, in the Methodist Hall, Pitt Street, when Mrs. Morgan Richards presided. A motion of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the late Mrs. Dewar, of Ponsonby, who had been a foundation member of the Auckland W.C.T.U., and had taken a keen interest in all its activities throughout lier long life. The Rev. Wilna Constable "was the speaker for the afternoon, and gave a fine address, speaking strongly and feelingly of the great work that women banded together can do in bringing about peace. This must come first of all in the home, said the speaker, then the community, the nation, and still further afield, peace and good will through international channels. Songs were rendered by Mrs. John Craig and Miss Gladys Brooke. Mr. Vivian Gordon, of the United States, representing the International Fellowship League, was a visitor, and spoke of the work of the league, and gave strong facts to show that prohibition in America has come to stay. Hearty thanks were given him on conclusion. The following resolutions, proposed by Mrs. Benfell, and seconded by Mrs. Judson, were carried unanimously: "That this meeting of the Auckland district W.C.T.U. urges upon all women to do everything in their power to support the League of Nations Union, and to influence public opinion towards a moral and political substitute for the appeal to brute force," and "That the members protest, now that the military system has been suspended, that military training should cease in' the secondary schools."

A gathering of past and present staff and pupils, now in Auckland, of '"Tona," Havelock North, was held in the Tudor tearooms ou Thursday. • Miss Stollery, the headmistress, was the hostess. The j table was decorated with brown chrysanthemums, blue delphiniums, and brown and blue gibbons, representing the school colours. In a short address Miss Stollery urged tlie necessity of a united effort to support the funds to rebuild the school, and to remember Kipling's words, "If you can stoop and start again at your oeginnings and never breathe a word about your loss." The earthquake was a disaster, not a disgrace—the disgrace would be in apathy in tli£ school's hour of need. Those who could not help financially could help by loyally supporting school tradition, and by sinking all pettiness in" the huge task confronting "them,--i.e., to show that whereas, bricks and. st.one can be destroyed, a right school spirit must ever remain Those present included: ilis. Willys Airey (nee Chadwick) Mrs r.? X S' a , I \ ew (nee MeLellanr, Mrs' Glan field (nee Nell Eiulean), Mrs Gwilliam (nee Ruby Sliephard), Mrs' Howie (nee Johnston), Mrs. Eklon Napier (nee Briar Witlierow), Mrs . Sutton (nee Edgcumbe), and the Misses Eunice Birch, Nora Crammond, Eliza Campbell, Joan and Mary Caugliey, Joan Craig, Molly Gray, Betty, Grace and Nancy Endean,. Mavis Houghton, Veda Matthews', Mollfe' Marshall. Flo and Betty McLellan, Lorna Paulsen, Arcta i and Tui Badley, and Sybil Vincent.