SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 214, 10 September 1931, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

An old-time dance, was held last evening in the Parish, Hall, Devonport, to assist the hall funds. A large number of guests were welcomed by Mrs. H. B. Wingfield. There was a large attendance of members and their friends at the monthly meeting of the Thames Girls' Club which was held in the Druids' Hall, Newton, on Tuesday evening. An excellent programme of dances, monologues, violin solos and recitations was provided by the pupils of Miss Cassie Gribble. Miss Aitken presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. P. McGregor. Supper concluded a very enjoyable programme. * . , , v *. On Wednesday afternoon Miss Jean D. Galbraith gave an afternoon at her home, Bracken Avenue, Epsom, in honour of Miss Herman, of Wellington, who is here on a holiday. The drawing room was tastefully decorated with choice freesias and Iceland poppies. Mrs. Galbraith received her guests in - a frock of delicate powder blue georgette. During the afternoon musical items were rendered by Miss E. A. Stitchbury and Miss K. L. Frank, and. were much appreciated. Among those present were: Misses P. Herman, Jean Galbraith, Cameron Haszard, Ita Sheehan, Dorothea • Rule, Agustas Stitchbury, Lillian Frank. **• * » A pleasant evening was spent by the Paeroa Ladies' Bridge Club at the residence of Mrs. Masters. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Martin and Miss Emmott. Mrs. Little won the first prize and Miss Argall the second. The following were present:—Mesdames Andrews, Bain, Barclay, Barrett, Sanden, Connolly, Davis, Edwards, Fathers, Hubbard, Innes, Lamb, Masters, O'Neill, Parry, Little, Poland, Masters, jun., Taylor, jun., Silcocks, G. H. Taylor, W. H. Taylor, Towers, Williams, Misse3 Argall, Clymo, Dauber, Emmott- and Menzies. *• • * • Mrs. Hudson Moody and Mrs. Fred Newall, of Heme Bay, were joint hostesses at a tea and bridge party; held at John Court's rooms. yesterday afternoon. Special decorations were used on the tea tables of turquoise blue embossed satin cloths, with slender vases of lemon daffodils, and the deepest gold Iceland poppies. 'Mrs.- Moody wore a duchess blue crepe marocain, with beige Baku hat; Mrs. Newall was in a powder blue figured accordion crepe de chine, and Breton sailor hat.. Among those present were: Mesdames Ussher, Goldie, Grattan, Manning, Irwin, Barker,, Cleghorin, Cadman, Roberts, Leyland, Rowe, Hilton, Cox, De Berg, J. Newall, Wetherilt, Mclnnis, Gallaugher, Smith, McLean, Whitten, D'Audney,/ Woods, Holmden, Hodgson, Self, Cooke, Knight, Misses Duder, Burton, Cooke, Meade Mason, and Self. ♦ . * * A dance in aid of parish funds was held recently in St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Grey Lynn. The orchestra was augmented by members from the motor ship Rangitane's orchestra. During the evening Mr. Duncan Black rendered-several vocal items. Among.those present were: Miss W, Toye, who wore orchid pink velvet and lace; Miss R. Ellis, pink frock; Miss W. Ellis, white over pink 'diamante; Miss K. Robinson, black lace; Miss M, Walsh, deep.rose.satin;. Miss F. Martin, pink crepe de-chine; .Miss M. Noyes, primrose georgette; Miss Florence Tooman, buttercup georgette; Miss Myra Tooman, black over lace; Miss S. Beazley, sky- blue georgette; Miss F. Partington, blue voile;-Miss N. Gavin, blue satin; Miss F. Knapp, black'-lace, with Spanish shawl; Miss M.' Carter, lemon georgette; Miss" M. Simms, pink georgette; Miss R. Young, powder blue satin; Miss K. Mouatt; black satin; Miss D. Mouatt, blue taffeta; Miss Gweri Sadler, ankle*length blue georgette; Miss Bell, blue georgette and silver lace; Miss M. McDonald, red georgette and gold lace; Miss M. Wigg, pink georgette and lace; Miss E. Jaggar-Smith, shell pink georgette; Miss Florrie Quedley, powder blue georgette and ! silver lace; Miss Nancy Black, white satin and georgette; Miss Pat Kennedy, wine velvet and crepe de chine; Mfes D. Eccles, black georgette and sequins; Miss Marie Sadler, apple green satin and beaute; Miss Rona Carlsen, pink georgette; MjssrPhilKs -Milligan, green and silver georgette; Miss Thelma Milligan, blue' panne velvet; Miss J. Price, jade green georgette; Miss M. Price, black and pink chiffon velvet; Miss E. Woodlock, rose, georgette and silver lace; Miss Rodgers, turquoise crepe de chine;' Miss H. Beagles, green crepe de chine.and.gold lace; Miss N. Woodlock, midnight blue crepe de chine; •Miss E. Gamble, pink taffeta. .

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On Wednesday afternoon the girls' branch of the Victoria League held their monthly bridge party at the Evelyn Firth Home for returned soldiers. Prizes were won by Mr. Gordon and Mr. Shane. Among the players were: Mrs. Humphries, Misses Wyn Kent (convener), Joyce Herdman, Peggy Robertson, Shirley Frater, Janet Wallace and Marshall (2). ♦ * * # A meeting of the Takapuna branch of the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Parish Hall, when Mrs. J. Thompson presided. The lecturer for -the afternoon was Dr. Elaine Gurr, who spoke on pre-school children, children varying from two to five years of age. She'said that according to Socrates a good beginning was everything, and folthe wisdom of-that statement the early training, mentally, physically and morally, could not begin too socm. Even hereditary tendencies could be greatly modified by environment, and it was wonderful what good food', sunshine, rest'and happy bright surroundings could da for the child. Care of the teeth and proper breathing through the nose —not as so many chlidren did through the mouth —were of first importance. Dr. Gurr also gave a word of warning, especially to the visitors to beaches, not to expose the children to too much sunshine. Eight hours on.the beach in a broiling sun, was too much for them and should be varied by some hours in the shade. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Thompson. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames G. Nicks, A. S. Reid and O'Brien. Among those present were: Mesdames Thompson, Beattie, Biss, Mayhill, Hughes, T. B. Arthur, Cook, Ewing, C. Arthur, G. Winstone, Spiers, Billett, D'Esterre, Nicks, O'Brien, Everton, Mason, J. W. Wilson, Francis, Douglas, Blampied, Preston, Von Stunner and-Miss McCelland (Wellington).

A grand entertainment was given in the St. AndreAv's Hall, Otahuhu, last Tuesday evening. The first half- of the programme was supplied by the Presbyterian Junior Bible Class boys in a Christy Minstrel Troupe songs being sung by Messrs. A. Brant, V. Patrick, J. Patterson, R. Fenton, while two elocutionary items were given by Mr. G. Hardy. There were also chorus numbers, as well as community singing. The second half of the programme consisted of a oneact play, "My Lord in Livery," presented by the St.. Andrew's Literary v and Dramatic Society. The characters were: Lord Thirlmere, H.M.s. Phegethon, Mr. H. McKechnie; Spiggot, Mr, W. N. Ingram; Hopkins, Mr. W. Morton;'Robert, Miss Jean Morton; Sybil Amberley (daughter of Sir George Amberley), Miss Chris Gardiner; Laura and Rose (Sybil's friends), Mrs. H. ■ McKechnie - and. Miss Jean Payne. • , • - ~