SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 151, 29 June 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Otahuhu Volunteer Fire Brigade held the first of a Series of dances in the Kingsford Hall, Otahuhu, last Saturday night. An enjoyable time was spent by the dancers, and it Is proposed to hold the next dance in the middle of July in the Kingsford Hall. The music was eupplied by Miss Marjorie Seel, Messrs. M. Seel, H. Halstead and Smythe, while extras were played' by Mrs. G. Viney and H. J. Levy. Supper was served by the brigade's social club committee, A concert was held in Taupiri on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Women's Institute. The hall was filled by an appreciative audience. The orchestra, consisting of 16 instruments, played, and items , were given by Betty Mara, Motelli Monteith, Ida Martin, Molly Moore and Joyce Hoyle, C. and G. McLachlan, Mrs. Hepplestdne,"' Miss Mason, and Messrs. Wheeler, Blackie and Cooke. . . . .: • • ♦ * ■ '#>.-■■■■ A hard-up social was held in St. John's Presbyterian Church Hall, Papatoetoe, on Friday evening. A costume parade judged by Miss E. Eosa and. Mrs. H. W. Sly resulted in. Miss,-P., Edney and Master Dduglas Franks being awarded the prizes. A silhouette competition was won by Miss Edna Basley and Mise Smith, whowere equal. During the evening a pianoforte solo was contributed by Miss A. Willerton and a song by Mies Hilary Wood. The accompanists for the competitions were Miss I. Smytheman and Miss Z.: Ebseveare. A "hard-Tip" supper. consisting of bread and biscuits was followed; by a dainty supper provided by the intermediate young women's Bible class,. . s •. .*.....■ •'" '. .-■*' ' ''. *~ ■ Mrs. W-. M. Phillips, of Cumberland Avenue, Westmere, West Lynn, gave a luncheon, party on Friday, in honour of her mother, Mrs. M. Knight, late of WMtford, who celebrated her 80th birthday. The guest of honour, who wore a black duchess satin gown, has been in the Dominion for over 70 years. A wealth of flowers adorned the living and dining rooms. The birthday cake, which occupied the centre of the luncheon table, was lighted, with 80candles, and a side buffet was filled •with, many presents and congratulatory telegrams from all parts of New Zealand. The 'ihostess wore a rose woollen crepe de chine. Mrs. Knight's youngest sister, Mrs. McClure, was among the relatives present, .. • » * * The annual meeting of tie Auckland Croquet Club was held at the clubroom of the Auckland Bowling Club last week, when Mrs. J. Shanly, the president, presided, and the following members attendee!: Mesdames Hammond, Evans, Gould, Keesing, Bell, Coates, Pegler, Ross, Page* Hollis, Eeid, Rainger, Daniels, Grey, Stevenson, Misses Brown and Coldicutt. The officers elected; were:President, Mrs; Hammbndj vice-presi-dents, Mrs. Pegler and Miss Brown; hon. secretary, Mrs. Stevenson; match committee, Mesdames B. Keesing, Evans, Shanly, Page, Pegler; management com-: mittee, Mesdames Gould, Eeid, Evans, Shanly, Misses Brown and Coldicutt. The delegates for the association were Mesdames Evans and Stevenson. ♦ * * * On Wednesday afternoon an. afternoon was given for Mrs. S. W. McEwen, at the residence of Mrs. Downs, Te Puke. Mrs. McEwen is shortly going to live in Cambridge, and a large gathering of friends attended the function as a mark of the esteem to the guest. Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Eoy Williams and Mrs. A. M. Eyburn' acted as hostesses. Musical numbers, both vocal and instrumental, were contributed' by Mrs. H. A. Washer, Mrs. Webster and Miss D. Heerdegen. Competitions were enjoyed. Mrs. Eyburn presented to Mrs. McEwen, on behalf of those present, .a handsome flower bowl, at the same time expressing the genuine regret felt at her departure from Te Puke. The recipient suitably responded. Mrs. McEwen will be missed by the local swimming club next season, as she was the lady champion eprint swimmer and springboard diver. 4 * * * An excellent programme and dancing made an enjoya'ble gathering at the Philistine's Club on Saturday evening. Mr. C. D. McLean was in the chair, and items were given by. Miss Joyce Hould, Miss Lilian Woods, Miss McKain, Miss Eamsay, Mr. and Mrs. Luks, Mr. Raymond Drury, and Mr. Eric Waters. Among those present were: Mesdames C. D. McLean, H. E. Gillespie, Alva Bartley, Taylor, A. Hart, Bone, Bramble, Ray Smith, Dobson, Eric Waters, Birch, Verran, Brooker, Eastgate, Johns, W. Johnston,, Eonald. Corson, F. J. Hutchinson, J. Wilson, Wallace Good, Harper, Gittos, Jones, E. Smith, Misses Myrtle Burns, Vera Ziman, Joyce Porter, Sybil Piillips, Isobel Smallbone, Doreen d'Authreau, Lilian Woods, E. King, Eose Kennedy, Mavis McArtliur, M. Francis, Adams, A. Kent, 0. Odium, Gilfeeder, Doris Messer, Asheroft, Ruby Palmer, F. Robertson, L. Woods, Olga Ta-ckson, S. Davidson, Heather Crantlall, Newcomibe, Norah Phillips, Nicol, : GeUeepic^^eiotfia^^iiana^Ctosmßßj

A successful bridge party in aid of the 'new Parish Hall of St. Philip's Church, St. Helier's Bay, was given at the residence of Mrs. Metcalfe, Main Road, St. Helier's Bay, on Wednesday evening. The lounge and drawing room ■were cosily arranged with large,, glowing log fires, winter flowers, and , shaded golden lights. The hostess received the guests in a pastel green satin beaute and em'bossed bridge coat. Prizes were won by Mrs. J. Neville and Miss Bakewell. Among those present were: Mesdames JDerrick, R. Sheath, G. Crivickshank, Houtchen, J. H. Eogerson, J. Stanto'n, Kickerby, Pascoe, J. Dawson, S. M. M. Robinson, Levine,' F. Brown, Pycroft,;'■ B. D. Cruickshank, Dawson, sen., Bay, Morton, Da'ndford, Main, Birks, Hiritz, Ryan, Russell, L. Russell, Misses Brookfield, Wilson (2), Aicken, Mandeno, Ward (2), Walsh, Bakewell, Hill, Hintz, Appleyard, Neville, and Montgomery. • ■ * ♦ * ■To raise money for their stall to 'be held at the Rev. Jasper Calder's bazaar, which, takes, place shortly," a bridge evening was organised r by the members of the Bayswater-Belmont Women's Society. It was held on Saturday evening at the residence of the president, Mrs. F. E. N. Gaudin, Norwood Road, and the , proceeds of the evening amounted to nearly £5. Prizes were ■won by Mrs. Eabbidge, Mr. - E. Harrison, Mrs. A. Rainger, and Mrs. H. Carra a'nd Captain Smith, and during the evening songs were given by Mrs. Presto'n Thomas and Miss F. Gaudin. Among the players were: Mesdames J. E. Close, Gyde, Powell, R. Harrison, Erie Harrison, A. 8.. Rai'nger, Macken, Rambaud, Brinsden, Bridgeman, Rabbidge, Blanipied, Francis, Wardell, Brand, Davis, E, White, Preston-Thomas, Mason, E. Reid,. H. Mac Duff, H. Carr, H. Preston, a'nd Edwards. Supper was later served •by the members of the committee.

St. Jude's Hall, Avondale, was prettily decorated in lemon and pale blue streamers, with large balloons hanging from "each, corner of the. room, on Saturday evening, for the 21st birthday dance of Miss Addie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morrish, Princes Street, Avondale. About forty couples were present and an enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and competitions. The toast of Miss Morrish was given by a very old friend of the family, Mr. C. Harris, and was responded to by Mr. A. J. Morrish. Mr. H: A. V. Bollard proposed the health of the parents. During the toast Miss Morrish was presented with a large key specially made in polished brass. Mrs. W. E. H. Howie gave a vocal solo. Dance music was supplied' by Miss F. Keary, Mrs. H. A. V. Bollard, Mrs. W. E. H. Howie, Mrs. J. L. Halse and Mr. P. Manning. Competitions were won by Mrs. A. Shaw and Mrs. S. Smith, MissE. James and Miss E. Shaw; Monte .Carlo, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Howie; spot waltz, Miss C. Clark and Mr. A. Thomas. Mrs. A. J. Morrish received her guests wearing fawn crepe de chine, black and gold bridge coat. Amongst those present were Miss A. Morrish, scarlet flowered georgette and tulle; Mrs. H. A. V. Bollard, satin crepe fleuri; Mrs. J. Rogers, saxe blue marocain; Mrs. H. Clark, black lace; Mrs. G. Strong, midnight blue satin; Mrs. S. Morrish, pink floral georgette and net; Mrs. James, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. A. Shaw, rose taffeta; Mrs. E. J. Stacey, figured rayon; Mrs. V. James, cerise lace; Mrs. B. Cameron, blue crepe fleuri; Mrs. J. Hulse, figured velvet; Miss E. A. Stacey, eau de nil silk; Mrs. C. Harris, navy satin and lace; Mrs. W. Howie, blue velvet; Mrs. N. Eayner, pink satin; Mrs. Simpson, black crepe de chine; Miss J. Bollard, duck egg blue crepe Miss F. Keary, pink figured george be; Mies E. Shaw, delphinium blue over lace; Miss C. Clark, leaf green satin; Miss P. Munro, blue shot taffeta; Miss V. Rogers,-red georgette; Miss R. Cordes, apricot'taffeta; Miss N. Somerville, pink over lace; Miss V. Costella, red frilled georgette,, silver bridge coat; Miss E. Cumming, lemon embossed georgette and net; Miss M. Cook, buttercup georgette; Miss E. James, figured ninon; Miss E. Dunn, daffodil georgette: Miss E. Russell, leaf green satin; Miss J. Fowler, pink shot taffeta; Miss K. Ferrif, sea green taffeta; Miss Fooler, leaf green .sating!

Mrs. J. W. Bailey took a concert party to Mount Eden gaol on Saturday afternoon, and the women of the institution were entertained with a two hours' programme of songs, duets, sketches and monologues. Those who contributed items were: Madame Stewart, Misses Alice Moncur, Gladys Barton, Rhona Speed, Florence McKiiin, Phyllis Hawley, Yvonne Carter and Mrs. J. W. Bailey. A few words of appreciation were expressed by one of the inmates, and the matron then dispensed afternoon tea to tli e performers. * * » * The presentation of a flag to the Tirau Girl Guides took place recently in the Tirau Hall, in the presence of a large number of parents and friends. In making the presentation Commissioner Dobson urged the girls to be true to all that the flag stood for. The name of the donor of the flag was not disclosed. The dedication. of the colours took place in the church in the presence of a large number of Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. The Rev. E. H. Atkey preached an appropriate sermon. * * ■» ' ♦ The Hemingway students entertained over a hundred of their friends at an enjoyable party in the classrooms on Friday evening. The;rooms were gaily decorated with multi-coloured streamers and the dancers looked very gay in caps and novelty ruffles. The students presented Miss Parkinson (their principal), and Miss Ferguson each with a beautiful bouquet as tokens of their esteem. A jolly evening was spent in novelty games and dancing, and Mies Rosie Kennedy gave a delightful rendering of several Maori songs. Several dance numbers were played by Mr. Fred. Woods, Miss May Brae, Mr. Trevor Mitchell, Mr. Geoffrey Colledge and Mis 3 Thora Adams. Prizes were won by Miss Barry arid Mr. Cochrane, Miss Beale and partner, and Mr. and Miss Chapman.

The League of Pen women listened on Tuesday evening to.Miss Rankine Johnston's address on Scottish music. Illustrations were provided by Misses Renee Satchwell and Mavis Hewson (piano solos), Ida Walker and Amy Hansard (songs), and Isobel Langlands (violin). On Friday an address on Maori music was given by .Miss Gertrude Bertram, who described the Maori ae a true creative artist in music, translating every incident into song, to be sung round the camp fire. She described various musical instruments, and mentioned that the flute which wooed Hinemoa across the lake is now in the Auckland Museum. Miss Bertram's address was illustrated with songs by Mrs. Harold King, "Waiata Aroha," "Waiata Poi," "Hinemoa" and "May I Not Love?" Piano solos, "Prelude" and "Scherzo," were played by Miss' Hewson; Mrs.' Colhoun sang "Wild Rose".and "Cradle Song"; Miss Amy Stevenson's viola soli were "Humor - esque" and "Le Cygne"; Mrs. CarteLloyd contributed two humorous sketches; and Miss Doris Messer recited "Some Proposals" and "Definitions of Loye." ' Mrs. Victor Macky presided, and presented a bouquet to the guest of honour, the Mayoress, Mrs. G. W. Hutchison. • • » .; • * A dance was conducted on Saturday evening at Devonport by the North Shore Soccer Club. The basis of decoration consisted of an array of black and gold streamers, being the club's colours. The committee.comprised Mrs. S. Smith, in black lace, scarlet posy; Mrs. Eckman, blue satin beaute, ankle-length; Mrs. Millar, beige lace. There were also present: Mrs. E. Eckman, blue satin beaute, ankle-length; Mies P. Lawrence, pink georgette, lace overdress, anklelength; Miss I. Smith, Saracen red lace, gold diamante, bridge coat; Miss Bush, white flared talfeta; Miss B. Bramley, pink georgette; Miss J. Millar, mauve taffeta and georgette; Miss J. Bond, lace frock; Miss Brown, red panne velvet; Miss B. Merson, pink georgette and net; Miss P. Medlyneux, green net over georgette; Miss H. Haydon, ankle-length pink lace; Miss E. Bueh, pink georgette and lace; Miss P. Parker, floral ninon; Miss Eileen Eddie, pink satin beaute; Miss Gwen Jones, orchid tinted georgette; Miss Eleanor Stone, lotus pink chenille georgette; Miss Clara Bow, pretty floral georgette;_ Mies Lola Balclock, sea green net; Mise P. Bramley, red panne velvet; Miss Mary Beck, apricot embossed georgette; Mise B. Foster, blue panne velvet; Miss D. Hunt, flame velvet; Miss V. Gibbons, rose pink taffeta; Miss B. Gibbons, lavender georgette; Mies H. Watson, blue floral. georgette, bridge coat* to tone; Miss E. Bowden, black frilled georgette, orange-bridge coat; Miss E. Davies, apple green embossed georgette; Miss D. Vickey, ankle-length floral creoro-ette; Miss D. Chamberlain, beige face silver and white fur bridge coat; Miss Pearl Hanson, ankle-length floral ninon; Miss B. Ryan, blue ankle-length georgette. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Gwen McClelland and Mr. T. Newall.

The- Matiere Football Club held their annual ball recently in the Public Hall, and the dance was _ successful both socially and financially. Novelty dances added variety. Among those present were:—Mrs. H. Gibson, wearing black velvet and geor- ! *ette relieved with red; Mrs. G. Kelly, henna courtelle; Mrs. J. Gray, navy repp; Miss I. Kelly, pink figured nmon; Miss M. Gray, apricot taffeta; Miss S. Margan, reseda satin and georgette; Miss K. Bradshaw, bottle green lace, relieved with apricot; Mrs. A. Lithgow (Eltham), daffodil satin; Mrs. G. Etherfloral ninon; Miss M. Lane, shell pink georgette, silver lame coatee; Miss L Bell (Auckland), lemon satin and lace; Miss P. McAvady, pink taffeta; Mrs. N. E. Margan, ivory satin and silver lace"; Mrs. C. Nicholls, black taffeta; Miss U. Granville, black and gold sequinned net; Miss M. Fisher, pink satin and pink georgette; Mrs. K Thomas, canary.yellow marocain; Miss M. Alanson, midnight crepe de chine, with black velvet coatee; Miss McDougall, shell pink georgette; Miss A. Shannon, green taffeta and gold lace; Mrs. H. McGovern, nigger brown satin beaute; Miss M. Salter, red crepe de chine; Miss M. Cavaney, apricot satin and coffee lace; Miss E. Olsen, pink crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Taylor, champagne lace over apricot; Miss G. Salter, jade green silk lace; Mrs. A. Taylor, yellow figured georgette; Mrs. C. Ealph, chiffon velvet; Miss D, Sinclair, knitted silk; Miss D. Beaton, black crepe de chine and gold lame; Mrs. R. Julian, apricot satin and georgette; Miss I. Carter, suede georgette; Miss N. Adams, white crepe de chine; Miss N. Christensen, black silk lace; Miss L, Bennett*, [ cream :^^ : £lLk» . . J