SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 194, 18 August 1931, Page 11

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The charity night given by the Athenian Club on Saturday .evening at the Operatic Society's rooms, Grafton Road, realised the sum of £62, which will be equally divided among charitable institutions,,

On Thursday last the monthly meeting of the Mount Albert W.C.T.U. took the form of a cradle roll afternoon. The superintendent of the cradle roll department (Mrs. Brodie), presented each child with a gift, while Mrs. Morgan Richards addressed the gathering on the subject of the responsibility of mothers to their children. Musical items were interspersed, and afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mrs. Halliwell and Miss Jones.

Mrs. J. Leggett (formerly Miss Norah Me Arthur) was the gueet of honour at a delightful afternoon tea given on Saturday by members of the Mercantile Auxiliary Club. A presentation of cutlery was made to Mrs. Leggett, and the opportunity was taken of conveying to her the good wishes of the membere. In thanking the girls Mrs. Leggett stated that her home would eventually be in Rodney, Scotland. Mrs. Leggett wore floral embossed chenille with black satin beaute. Amongst those present were: Mesdames A. F. McArthur, S. Wells, Misses Mona Boyd, F. Tapper, L. Leighton, I. Jennings, C. Ifwersen, Margery McArthur, Esme Ifwersen, Edna Thomas and Olive Spring.

A birthday party was held on Saturday night at the residence of Mrs. E. Carew, Point Chevalier, in honour of Mre. Carew. The dance rooms were decorated with Iceland poppies and daffodils. Among those present were: Mrs. E. Carew, powder blue georgette, with bridge coat to match, and Mesdamee Gallagher, Page, W. H. Shepherd, Woods, J. Moon, H. Thompson, Robert Hammond, Becker, Misses Johnson (Sydney), Doris Ruseell (New Plymouth), Grace Feek, Thelma Gallagher, Vera Curd, Edna Baxter, Madge Fitzsimons, Roberts, and R. Woods.

Miss Olga Jackson, of Allenby Road, Devonport, gave a kitchen afternoon at her residence on Saturday in honour of Mise Marjorie Kalaugher, whose wedding takes place this month. The drawing and dining rooms were decorated with spring flowers, the tea table being in tones of pink with softly shaded lighte. Mrs. Jackson assisted her daughter, and wore a fuchsia shaded georgette; Mise Olga Jackson was in green and white crepe de chme; Miss Marjorie Kalaughcr wore a navy blue satin ensemble, and felt to match. Among those present were: Mesdames J. P. Kalaugher, J. McQuilkm, J. Baxter, Misses Doreen Kalaugher Irene Middleditch, Maureen OBrien, Margaret Lawry, Doreen D'Authreau, Mollie Koeford, Dork Cleland, Muriel Enwright, Natalie Burgess, Marjone Enwright, Maureen Fenwick, Audrey O'Brien.

A dance was held last evening at with black SgE £££ white ninon with silver flowers-mS Watson, pink ninonj Miss Featherstone cream crepe de chine; Mi ßs j■}£ floral ninon and net; Miss B. Foster green georgette; Miss I. HinP satin; Miss B. Gibbons nJh ?'i black de chine; Miss Parker rS PlUk cre P e Miss West, floral crepe de chined 5 Carmichael, pink ninonj uLva'-J?™ peach satin; Miss J.' ZdJm? °™' georgette; Miss Muriel PSee' f se satin beaute, trimmed with red fln Miss West, pale blue creJ d, T™* Miss Gwen Hill, floral pinktaffeta M-' 3 James, floral eau de nil geor»X ; Mies E. Harvey, lemon satin b § S is f B Hodgson, sea green taffeta; MiU T» xr Kernon, turquoise blue geoiwt?" j" lace, relieved with silver 8 and

A bridge party given by Miss Dorna Reyburn took place last Wednesday evening in St. George's Bay Road. Miss Reyburn wore apple green georgette and lace. The prizes were won by Miss Lois Mahon and Miss Betty Wilson. Those present were:—Misses Helen Somerville. Barbara Stcdman, Joan Ewen, Mere Vaile, Lois Mahon, Judy Aickin, Phyllis Biss, Audrey Alison, Dorothy Dnwson, Betty Wilson, Althea Parker, Kosita Sidebottom, Mary Mair, Helen Glasgow, Jeanne Horsley, Joyce Herdman, June Frater, Hilary Biss, Mary Upton, Hilda Walkley, Lois Cameron.

Another of the entertainmente organised by the entertainment committee of the Auckland Navy League, in conjunction with the Auckland City Council, for the men of the visiting Chilian naval training ship General Baquedano took place at the league's rooms in Customs Street West on Saturday evening. About 60 petty officers and men were entertained by girls' branch of the Auckland Navy League. Mrs. Shera acted as hostess, assisted by Miss Watt, of the ladies' committee. Dancing was enjoyed, with a short interval for supper.

A social and dance was held by the Albany Women's Institute in the Curonation Hall on Saturday. Songs, musical items and humorous items were given by Mesdames. Armstrong and Vincent and Messrs. Gardiner, Armstrong and Vincent, while Mesdames Broadbent, Collins and Schofield and the Misses Johnston and Sloanc took part in a sketch. A treasure hunt, arranged by Mr. Hooton, and a game of "musical parcels" filled in the intervals between the dances. The proceeds are in aid of the memorial library and federation funds.

The lounge of the Lyceum Club was filled with an enthusiastic audience last evening when the dramatic circle presented an entertaining three-act play, entitled "Second Love." Through a disappointment in love with a French dancer, the hero, Hugh Raine, strolle disconsolately around a park and by his sighing attracts the notice of a charming girl on a seat nearby. They talk and he tells her his troubles, and after a series of amusing scenes involving the loss of a priceless ruby ring, which belongs to his aunt and which he has been charged not to lose, he falls in love with the girl. Naturally the lost ring is found, Auntie is appeased, and the play ends in the good old "happily ever after" manner. As Hugh Raine, Mr. Jack Mackel did some exceptionally fine comedy work. He was well supported by Mr. A. D. Bathuret, who played the role of his light-hearted and helpful friend with ease. Aβ Nanda, Mrs. E. Verran was excellent, doing particularly good work in the scenes with Hugh. Miss Fay Reynolds made a charming French daiicer 'with a fascinating accent, and Miss Lyons did eome effective work as the aunt. Mr. J. Parsons was the butler. The play was produced by Miss Jot Bartley. At the conclusion, Mrs. J. C. Dickinson, acting-president, who presided, epoke appreciatively of the evenings entertainment, and' moved a vote of thanks to the players. During the evenin" orchestral selections were given by a trio comprising Misses Walls and Mr. Pawson. #

The Auckland Electric Power Board social club held a dance in the social JS Quay Street, on Saturday evening. The Sα was tastefully decorated with multi-coloured streamers and greenery. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mi. Ballantinc, coral net; Mm N. »*«"• hntterciro eeorgotte and lace; Mies b. with lame bridge «»*; Mxee C. Bxadlj, blush pink georgette; fries, peach georgette; M.s apple green ninon; Mw And J god georgette and lace » , a ,« I} Cookef shell pink Battle, ivory georgette and lace, miss J. Bernstone, peach ™g Ck)oke; ivory satin and tulle <., m Beck, midnight blue «itin; M»» teraall, peach georgette; Miss u. v , green satin and diamante; Bower, apple green nmon, goldl coatee. Miss E. Woodcock, sunset bridge coat; Mies M. Bower, Mac gette over pink satin, *"* . Mie6 O'Connor, floral lemon georgette, Mavis Sage, georgette with cape; Miss Panther torian satin; Miss A. A. , | lame; Miss M. Moylan, flam Miss Billie BaUey, blue ejf . Miss K. Ferrif, navy lace Mies Irene.Kelly, whit| «*gj^ eell silver coatee; Miee J. ■*"**£ e she U georgette; Miss Jean Ronnie, pink georgette; Miss V. layi , P taffeta and diamante; Miss Jj. pink panne velvet; Miss M. Guy. n lace; Miss V. Baker, blue taffeta, Harriett Hay, flame B*°*°l"fa Miße Sadie Bernetone, fi* me .° e0 ] g S. Mise Jean Robertson, coral-pink te . M. Taylor, apricot taffeta and diamante.,

Symondsville Studio was gay when Messre. John Burns aiid Company, held their annual staff dance. The committee were: Miss Adlington, pink floral taffeta; Miss Madge MeMaster, scarlet georgette; Miss D. Itobineon, shell pink embossed velvet. Among those present were: Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, black, satin and black and white embroidered wrap; Mrs. J. C. MeMaster, black georgette; Mrs. E. B. Butler, blush pink georgette; Mrs. Cruickshank, green georgette and lace; Mrs. H. Hewson, jade green georgette; Mrs. C. Haysoiu, primrose floral taffeta; Mrs. Terry, black Chantilly laco; Mrs. Finlay, ivory satin; Mrs. R. McWhirter, moonlight blue crepe fleuri; Mrs. F. L. Maxwell, Naples blue georgette and net; Mrs. Wilson, moonlight blue georgette; Mrs. A. Guy, blush rose taffeta; Mis. Facer, beige lace over eatin; Mre. O'Sullivan, peach satin; Mrs. A. Burgoyne, black satin; Mrs. Rose, wine satin beaute; Mrs. Max Davies, I pink georgette; Miss Facer, moonlight blue lace over satin; Miss E. Cavanagh, black lace over satin; Miss Doreen Nicholson, shell pink frilled georgette; Miss Doris MeMaster, black floral georgette; Miss Morton, beige satiu beaute, and coatee to match; Miss Doris Peters, shell pink georgette; Miss Nona Wyllie, black floral chiffon; Miee L. Slaughter, apricot taffeta; Miss Sussex, flame georgette; Miss P. Ross, white georgette; Miss Phyl Hayson, black chenille georgette; Miss F. Let-ton, white satin and net; Mfce T. Hosking, blue floral georgette; Miss M. Hosking, pink and green satin; Miss Eees, jade green satin; Miss Davorcn, buttercup georgette; Mrs. Southwell, eau de nil embossed georgette; Mise Jeanne Harper, powder blue floral ninon; Mies Clarice Pragnell, white taffeta; Miss Aileen Davies, moonlight blue georgette; Miss A. McArthur, blue floral net; Miss M. Kemp, sunset taffeta and tulle; Miss W. Kemp, apple green satin and georgette; Mies M. Cruickshank, maize taffeta and net; Mtes Sinclair, black georgette and lace; Miss Inglis, turquoise taffeta and net; Miss Rowbotham, flame floral georgette; Miss Hunt, sea green georgette; Miss Foubieter, coral georgette and lace; Miss Grant Cowen, black floral georgette; Mise Walker, blush georgette; Miss 0. Allen, black lace; Miss M. Hardman, pink satin; Miss Mitchell, coral pink georgette; Mfes M. Litte, moonlight blue satin and lace; Miss U. Williams, scarlet embroidered georgette; Mfes Amy Clapham, eau de nil satin; Miss Ruby Menzics, black brocaded taffeta; Miss G. Leathcrbarrow, bottle green satin; Mise Hodgson, blush pink georgette; Miss Rjiiley, floral pink georgette; Miss Latimer, black eatin; Miss F. Saumlere, black georgette; Miss Hodd, poach floral taffeta; Mise R. Middleditch, black lace; Miss Mcllray, cream georgette; Miss Shields, flame georgette.