SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 143, 19 June 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Women's Luncheon Glu'b.held its fortnightly meeting in the Y.W.0.A.. on Tuesday. The speaker for the day, Mrs. S. O. English* gave an address on her visit to'Oberammergau. - - - " * • * # . ~ . :■■•• The One Tree Croquet Club, under its president, Mrs. E. Daniels, is making a practical effort next Wednesday, to raise funds to buy the blankets, for which Sister Esther is appealing, by holding a bridge and 500 afternoon at the J.C.L. Tearooms. The club is hoping for a large response from members and friend 3. . « ♦ *.#■." The first of a series of dances organised for the benefit of the Takapuna Municipal Band was held on Wednesday evening in the Gaiety- Theatre..-... The hall was attractively decorated, and was thronged with dancers. Prizes fqr-novelty events were won by-the.Misses Mascelle, Neale, Beaumont, Perry, Hyland, Harris and Findlay, and Messrs. Wheeler, Kember, Rooke and Trewheela. * . * «... • The fortnightly card afternoon in connection with the Ellerslie Croquet Club was held in the bowling pavilion, Jubilee Road, on Tuesday last, a good, attendance of players being present. At the close of the play, Mrs. Poulton, the president of the club, presented the prizes that had 'been won during the afternoon to the the following ladies:— Mrs. Gilchrist (Ellerslie) Ist prize; Mrs. Patton (Otahuhu), 2nd prize, and Mr-s. Chapman arid MrsiGrilchrist; winners of the novelty prizes. # • # ♦ Mrs. S. Latimer, of Epsom, gave a bridge party yesterday afternoon. Glowing log fires In the lounge and drawing room, with winter blooms, and the lighted candle tea table .made an attractive setting. Prizes were won by Misses Foster and Baker. The hostess received' her guests in. a black maroeain frock, and figured chenille bridge: coat. Among those present;.were: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. McDougaH, Misses Fergusohi Green, Jackson, Middleton, Grayy Bryce, Carter, Davis, Bowclen, Rattray; McDonald, Ramsay, Meredith, Closs and Bell. The monthly meeting of. the Henderson branch of the of Mothers was held, in the Forester's Hall- Mrs. Walsh presided and' introduced the speaker, the Rev. Ivo Bertram, whose address on the "Sanctity of Marriage" was much; appreciated. He began with the home, from, which, he said, came the first memories and the lasting memories. He impressed upon all the necessity for creating an influence for good. in - their homes by standing for a simple, whole? some life,., aid,, cultivating a .love for mtisie. and' reading. Afternoon tea, .was served ! by . MesdameS Brookes and Ashioni , ' • . ... • : - ;,.■'_ • y---: i*; ■: - «■ ■■ ; -._;, Tlie mqntihiy meeting ;of 'the; Thames Girls' Club, which took; tlie. form'of a grocery evening;, for the poor and needy of Auckland,:-was- held in the Druids' Hall? Newton, -on Tuesday last. 'Tie response; was-' far j beyond expectations', and" HEhe parcels ■•wer.e o-iven to-- -the.- Rev.--Serimgeour' for distribution*' During the evening, the Rev. Scrimg'ebur' gave an interesting address. The •"president, Mrs. P. McGregor: presided." A musical program me was contributed by Mrs; Snowling, Mrs.. Dale, Mis 3 Huichinsqn, Mr.' Keyen, Mr. R. McGregor, .and Mr. Horspbojl Competition prizes were won by Miss Kirkwood, "Mrs. Gribbie, Mr. Hart a,nd Mr: Bromich. Supper was served by the com-? mittee. ..:- : - : ■. ; ;';';'• j The monthly meeting of the AucklandHome Service Association.was held 'in. the Y.W.C.A. club rooms yesterday, Mrs. J. T. F: Mitchell presided. The manageress, Mrs. Z. E.' Williamson, reported that 28 members had enrolled, the financial position was satisfactory and the engagements a record for any previous period. The class of help inquired for varied, with an increasing demand for nurse-housekeepers. Emergency calls for nurses had been responded- to from all districts including North Auckland. Those present were: Mesdames J. T. -F. Mitchell, John Cook, D. Derrick;, G.' Cruickshank, John Gilbert-Martin Ross, J. T. Kingston, W. A. Gunn, St. Clair Ingles, C. McCaw, W. N. Fee, Miss M.! McDonald. "'.;.' ♦ * * » The Mercantile Auxiliary Club last evening held a dance in the club '-ooins of the Overseas League, in honour of the steamer Westmoreland. Mrs. A. F. McArthur acted as hostess and received - the guests in a frock of heavy jet lace with coatee.to tone. Among the dancers were:—Miss Edna Thomas, wearing russet satin beatite; Miss Rita Booth, primrose taffeta with rose petals; Miss Eva Warren, rose pink georgette; Miss Hilary Booth,' shell pink lace with lame, bridge coat to match; Miss.lda Vella, eau de nil satin beaute and silver;-Miss Evelyn McNeil, blush pink georgette ornamented with wreaths of silver flowers; Miss Edna Skeen, silver lace; Mies Moira Clark, heavy black lace; Miss Margery McArthur, frilled rose lace with hip bow of taffeta • Ivie Jennings, apricot taffeta; Miss Norah McArthur, floral ninon in autumn tints; Miss Olive Spring, turquoise blue georgette; Miss Laura Edgar, floral chiffon; Wise Isabel Wilson,'pink georgette and i J ?lver,

A delightful bridge party was held at the Lyceum Club yesterday, when Mrs. W, D. Holgate entertained a number of her friends. The lounge, where the guests were received, was gay with masses of flowers, and Mrs. Holgate wore a frock of black, with steel trimmings and black hat. During the afternoon at an interval in the play a/delectable tea was served-. Among the players were: —Lady Bankart, Mesdamee E. R. N, Russell, S. Nathan,; C. Nathan, W. Coleman, A. Buchanan, J. Alexander, Perkins, E. D. Ashton, Tonks, Chisholm, Greig, Watt, Kelly, Bodle, W. Somers, Nalder, Handyside, S. A. Stride, Levien, Masefield, Misses R. Coleman, Buckland, A. Russell, C. Russell, WyldeBrowne, •-:. # # •.: * « A successful flag bridge afternoon, the first of a series of social functions arranged by the committee' of the Grange Golf Club, was held in the clubhouse, Great South Road, Papatoetoe, on Tuesday afternoon. There were about eighty guests. Prizes were won by-Mes-dames Hickson, Elliott and McLoghry. The hostesses were Mesdames W. J. Nicholson and R. Wallace, assisted, by Misses H. Percy and B. Wyllie. Among the guests were: Mesdames S. W. House, Cox, Clements, N. Wade, G. E. Currie, Menzies, Chapman, J. Clark, Doble, Ellison, Henwood, J. Fuller, Nutter, : Webster, Kay-Stratton, Belcher, S. H. Brown, Denton, Asher, Parton, Pinney, N. VWalters, Rugg, Collard,, Reid-Clark, :C. B. Weston, E. H. Burton, H. G. Ernest; Parker-Hill, W. Cutforth, J. Daisleyi Tremain, Hoffman, Leslie, Boyce, Pinfold, Macquarrie, '■;. Quihn, Speakman, R. Wynian, James, W. Richards, Kendall, Montgomerie, Ansell, Dawson, H. Walters, Urquhart, Bayliss, A. G. Grinter, Hunt, and Dr. Gladys Rowley, Dreadon (2), Wills, L. Hunter, L. Mellsop, A. Wyllie,, A. F. Page A. Whyte, E; and M. Hill, A. Petrie, Tims, D. Bryant, W. Wyllie and I. Watson. *♦• * * The monthly meeting of the Northcote Women's Progressive League was held in the Parish Hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs. F. W. Wilkes, vice-president, presided. The afternoon took the form. of a gift social, the gifts being old garments "which, are to be forwarded to the sewing 1 branch of the Hospital Auxiliary. Apologies were received from Mesdames D. P: O'Leary (president), Qt' R. Hutchinsoni. W. Richardson, A. :Grant, Adams and- -Schutes, and. Miss McKay, whio were, absent owing-to illness. Mrs. P. Howden reported upon the activities of the National Council of/Women. It was resolved, upon the motion of the Mayoress, Mrs. R. Martin, that the attention of the Harbour Board be directed to the unheated condition of the .women's rooms in the: Ferry Buildings, ,to request that the two women attendants be : provided with heaters in .order that they may enjoy reasonable comfort-during the cold-weather. Mrs., Carr Smith,, of the -Hospital Auxiliary, displayed articles, from old;*armenls iby the : auxiliary' sewing ;i--c6m-itiittee; / '.'••; The/'articles; were 'all ,m6st useful and demonetrated: the -mafiy uses to which even the most worn articles may, be put, in clothing the many poor and needv folk. . '. ■ The opening dance of the season was given- by • the Court, Pride of. Ellerslie, A.0.F., in the Masonic Hall, Arthur Street, Ellerslie, on Wednesday. The evening proved a great success. . Among those present were: Mrs. McKenzie, black satin beaute;. Mrs. E. ..JillingS; black, beaded georgette; Mrs. L. Trail!, brocaded satin; Mrs. R. Brisbane, rose georgette; Mrs. M. Griffin, Nile crepe_de chine; Mrs. E. Thompson, suntan 'satin; Mrs. I. Taylor, black georgette and la'ce; Mrs. G. Greenland, apricot lace over satin; Mrs. W. Horsecroft, sunset taffeta; Mrs. W. Kelly, black velvet with cyclamen coatee; Miss A. Forrester, black georgette and lace; Miss P. Garaway, apricot taffeta; Miss E. Garaway, eau de nil .taffeta; Miss N. Hunter, lotus taffeta; Miss P. Beer, jade velvet; Miss I. Beer, sky chenille; Miss M. Tooman, apple green taffeta; Miss Z. Brisbane, floral crepe de chine; Miss P. Tremain, cream face over pink satin ;• Miss - F. Kelly, ciel georgette; Miss Pat Kelly, blue georgette and silk lace; Miss D. Mead, powder blue georgette; -Miss Gγ Hill, black-panne velvet and flame shawl; Miss G. Traill, maize floral taffeta; Miss H. Thomas-, mauve crepe de chine; Miss, P. Nowell, scarlet embossed georgette; Miss E._ Hewitt, oyster crepe de chine; Miss Vi Dean, ivory satin beaute and scarlet coatee; Miss E. Woolley, blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Emery, blue crepe de chine and lace; Miss M. Cheek; cerise georgette;/Miss E. Ridiards, black lace; Miss X. Connors, black georgette; Miss E. Bruce, green georgette; Miss J Smith, blue taffeta; Miss V. Andrew lemon floral georgette; Miss N. Hddd pink satin ;

"The Avon Circle" met on June 17\ at the residence of the president, Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, Bellevue Road, Mount Eden. Mr. Walter Impett, the guest of the evening, gave an account of his travels in the Old Country and on the Continent, during which he met personally twenty musical celebrities, including Sir Frederick Cowen and Mr. Percy/Grainger. .A fine description of the stage performance of the symbolic "Parsifal" (one of the legends written round;the Quest of the Holy Grail), at tlie Wagner Theatre.' was given, and also of. the. production of "Tannhauser," as conducted by the world-famous Italian conductor, Toscanini. Mr. Impett dwelt at some length on the marvellous stage settings and mechanical effects. Mr. Kenneth Impett showed a series of excellent moving pictures taken by him on the scene, showing vast crowds outside the Bayreuth Th'eatre totween the intervals, and the multitudes who witnessed the impressive . funeral of Siegfried Wagner. During the evening Miss "Gladys" Hosking sang- artistieally "Deirdre's Song"" from Mrs. Kennedy Fraeer's "Songs of the Hebrides," and Miss Marjorie Arey gave a pianoforte rendering of Palmgren's "Evening Whispers." Miss Madge Horn contributed adramatic monologue "The Coquette," and Miss Doris Messer, L.T.C.L., gave a humorous sketch "Some Proposals by Some Lovers." Two violin solos were played by Master James Molloy.' The accompanists were Mr. Walter Impett, Miss ..Haresnape, L.T.C.L., and Mise Robinson. Among those present were Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, president; Meedamee Medwin and Matthews; Misses M Arey. D. Messer, R. Haresnape, K. Teape, E. Cork, A. Dalton, HuttonWhitelaw, L. Roseveare/Targuse (2), M. Pendergrast, L. Brown, B. Messer, L. Armita'o-e, L. Robinson, M. Brown, D. Badcock, M. Kemble, M. Horn, E. Westray, M. Kemble, B. Medwin and James Molloy.