SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 223, 21 September 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The monthly* meeting of the Cambridge branch of the •women's division of- the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held" last Friday,' when arrangements were finished for'the display of arts and crafts to be held' next week. A scheme dealing with rest homes was read and discussed, but no action was taken. It was decided to write to headquarters re the matter of insuring the housekeeper employed by the branch.

A euchre party was held at Devonport on Saturday evening under the auspices of the Devonport branch of the Labour party. : The' committee comprised: Mrs. G. Hardy, Mrs. F. Way, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Gibbons. The winners were Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. Low-, while. Mrs. Coghlan, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Wiseman tied for third honours. The object of these gatherings is to create a fund for benevolent purposes. Already large r sums have been given to the Napier earthquake fund and to the dental clinic at Devonport, and many ; other, deserving concerns.

The sea tales and Scottish myths of "Fiona.Macl e od" (William Sharpe) were discerningly dealt with by the Rev. Wilna L. Constable in her interesting lecture at the open evening of the Lyceum Club Tecently. Mrs. J. C. Dickenson, acting-president, presided. Born at Paisley in 1855, this writer in his early years came under the Celtic influence of an old Highland nurse. 1 Although many volumes were published under his own name, those which were published under the pen name of "Fiona Macleod," in which he treats entirely with Scotland's legends and myths, are the works by which he will be longest remembered. The lecturer focussed her attention first upon the life and upbringing of William Sharpe, showing how, in spite of a-university training, his artistic temperament rendered him unsuitable for routine work, so that eventually he turned entirely to his pen .for his livelihood. The curious dissimilarity between the writings of the same author and the persistence with which he maintained his incognito until his death- was interestingly referred to. His travels and youthful escapades, and the early imaginative trend of his mind were also noted. Miss M. A. Parker also spoke. A hearty vote of appreciation was accorded to Mrs. Constable.

A large number of visitors attended the final point-to-point meeting of the Pakuranga Hunt Club held on Saturday at Flat Bush, East Tamaki. The weather was perfect for such an occasion, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent by all. Among those present, were: Lady Sinclair-Lockhart, Lady Young, Mesdames Bullock-Webster, Wills, McLaughlin, George Bloomfield, J. D. Prentice, P. H. Smith, J. W. Ryan, Clutha Mackenzie, John Allen (Morrinsville), McGregor Grant, Angus Gordon, Hugh Fenton, Eric Julius, C. Allen, J. JR. Self, W. B. Colbeck, Bruce Brian Stephenson, Holmes, F. Price, Owen Self, H. C. Grierson, W. Manning,rGl Rutherford, Nanets (Napier), H. G. Garland, A'. Kidd (Waiuku)., R.- H. Bailey, Bingley, Urquhart, P. .O'Connor, Misses ' Sheldon 1 Smith, Whitney, Consey Martin, Lesley Waller, B. Suter, Margeiy Ryan, Audrey Garland; Lulu BaUantyne, Seth Smith, P. and D. Weston, Jocelyn Bloomfield, Peter Gome, Nancy Howden, Shirley Watkins, Marjorie Bailey, - Thomas, K. Motion, Marjorie Suter, Shirley Garland,- Adeline Walker, Rosita Sidebottom, Jean Cox, Alice Bailey, Betty Wilson, W. West, Woods, Hammond, Sheila Butler, Jean Gordon, Joan Hudson, Darrie Heather, Noel Self, M. Craig, M. Handyside (Napier).

A delightful dance was held in Pukekohe last Saturday night by the Pukekohe Literary and Debating Society, on the occasion of the annual visit of the members of the Holy Trinity Social Club, Otahuhu. Mr. Moncrief, president of the Pukekohe Club, welcomed the guests, Mr. 11. L. Lovell, president of the Otahuhu Club,-responding. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss B. Primrose and Mr. K. Bowman. Among the Pukekohe members were; Mrs. Durbridge, black satin; Mrs. Pouch, black satin beaute; Mrs. McDowell, green satin beaute; Miss D. Moncrief, pink crepe de chine; Miss Noeline Charters, tomato taffeta and net; Miss Joan Mapsey, green satin; Miss G. Massey, blue ninon; Miss N. Somerville, pink satin; Miss Charles, duck egg China silk; Miss Grace Keating, floral georgette; Miss Morrow, green moire silk; Miss P. McCormick, green floral georgette; Miss A. Findlay, gold satin; Miss B. Pairley, flame satin; Miss M. McNeil, - black georgette; Miss E. Aicken, autumn tinted georgette; Miss T. Aicken, apricot georgette; Miss C. Tuohey, white georgette; Miss Joan Morlfiiid/ floral georgette; Miss S. S ne H> white georgette; Miss Crosbie, green figured ninon; Miss F. Newcombe, blue georgette. Among the Otahuhu members wore:' Miss Molly Walker, white georgette; Miss V. Brennan, mulberry not silk; Miss M. Smith, cream lace; Miss Muriel Baxter, green net; Miss Mae Vcarc, primrose taffeta.

The committee of the Women's National Reserve held their annual meeting on Thursday, when Mrs. Cook took the chair owing to the absence in England of Mrs. Fitchett, the president. The annual report showed a substantial credit balance. It was decided to hold the annual reunion for ex-soldiers' and ex-sailors' wives and mothers at the Y.W.C.A. the first Wednesday in October. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs. Fitchett; actingpresident, Mrs. John Cook; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames H. R. Heaketh, MeGarry and Bettany; committee, Mesdames J. King, Clinton Savage, Allen, Gulliver and Miss Donald; hon. secretary and treasurer, Miss Olga Paykel.

An enjoyable function took place at Grey Lynn School last Friday afternoon, when two members of the staff, Miss Elsie Newton and Miss Thelma Duffin, were farewelled by the headmaster and fellow teachers. A presentation of a handsome bedroom clock and a "cup, saucer and plate was made to Miss Newton, who leaves shortly to take charge of the Hobsonville School. Miss Duffin. in honour of her approaching marriage, was the recipient of a Chinese lable with bronze trays, and also a large bronze vase. Mr. Warn, the headmaster, speaking in .eulogistic terms of both teachers and expressing regret at losing them, wished them every success in their future careers. Miss Newton and Miss Duffin suitably responded, after which a dainty afternoon tea was served v and the function was brought to a close by the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows."

The North Shore Soccer Club held a dance in the Navy League Hall, Devonport, on Saturday evening. The ballroom was decorated with gold and black streamers and coloured lights, the club's colours. The ladies' committee comprised: Mrs. Eckman, floral ninon; Mrs. Millar, green embossed crepe de chine; Mrs. A. Ferguson, almond green jersey silk; Mrs. R. E. Frater, blue silk marocain,. beige georgette. There were also present: Miss Mavis Waterhouse, green crepe fleuri; Miss Phyllis Cottingham, figured green crepe de chine; Miss E. Eckman, silk, knitted jumper, and cream crepe de chine skirt; Miss D. Morris, sea green taffeta; Miss M. Morris, black velvet, ankle length; Miss D. Hines, black crepe de chine; Miss E. Bush, black skirt and jumper; Miss B. Gladding, checkered voile; Miss B. Gordon, lemon taffeta; Miss B. Gibbons, lemon taffeta; Miss B. Chalmers, black velvet; Miss Rene Hocking (Hamilton), apricot panne velvet; Miss Moira Ganes, cyclamen georgette; Miss P. Brodie, black net; Miss Edna Bowden, floral georgette; Miss Muriel Pearce (Rotorua), black and gold chenille velvet and black moire; Mi6s G. Hannon, powder blue georgette; Miss Gwen Hill, shell pink floral taffeta; Miss E. Harvey, rose pink taffeta; Miss B. Foster, flame georgette; Miss Radjurich, pale blue taffeta; Miss P. Gibbons, white satin; Miss Rose Skinner, pale green satin; Miss E. Hardie, white satin; Miss P. Whaley, white satin; Miss N. Spicer, powder blue ; georgette. Miss Gibbons and Mr. R. Neighbour won the Monte Carlo dance.

[; A function, which proved an unqualified success, was held in the Manchester Unity Hall on Thursday evening, under tbe auspices Misses Ryan and Tobin, in aid of St. Patrick's Cathedral funds. Dancing took place in the gaily decorated hall, while bridge and "500" were enjoyed by keen players in the card room. A tasty and bountiful supper was provided. Amongst those- present were: Mrs. Drysdale, wearing black lace and floral bridge coat; Mrs. W. Heath, blue taffeta; Mrs. Bannerman, black and silver; Mrs. Twohill, flesh georgette; Mrs. McFadden, black lace; Mrs. Tyler, sky blue satin; Mrs. Marriot, black floral satin; Miss Costello, eau de nil panne velvet; Miss L. Drysdale, blue souple satin; Miss M. Drysdale, pink georgette; Miss M. Ormond, golden brown satin; Miss K. Moynihan, black lace; Miss J. Bannerman, blue and gold floral; Miss M. Lillis, buttercup satin; Miss A. Gourley, apricot georgette; Miss V. Creamer, pink satin; Miss A. Baxter, beige net; Miss E. Kyan, flame georgette; Miss E. O'Connor, black and silver lace; Miss B. Watson, cherry satin beaute; Miss N. Kelly, white crepe de chine; Miss W. Palmer, black floral georgette; Miss Z. Stevens, blue georgette; Miss A. Ryan, rose crepe de chine; Miss N. Tobin, midnight blue georgette; Miss A. Broderick, white satin; Miss Pat Wall, black satin; Miss J. McGoun, pink georgette; Miss M.. Gilbert, sunkist satin; Miss M. Thomas, white floral taffeta; Miss F. Boden, beige marocain; Miss Pat' Sweeney, eau de nil lace; Miss B. Brannigan, apricot satin;, Miss C. O'Malley, pink moire velvet; Miss P. Mead, lemon ninon; Miss Iv. Corcoran, flame satin; Miss R. McCormick, green ninon; Mies M. Alexander, cream moire; Miss Richardson, sky blue satin; Miss Marks, saxe- blue taffeta; Miss Brown, cardinal net; Miss Moreton, Alice blue crepe de chine; Miss M. Rogers, cyclamen geprgette.

The members and friends of the Hoa Club, one of the federated clubs of the Y.W.C.A., held a successful dance in the Penrith Rooms on Saturlay evening, when yellow and gold were used for decorations. The committee were: Miss Law, who wore an apple green crepe satin; Miss A. Dawson, sapphire blue souple satin; Mrs. Dickson, green satin; Mrs. Brady, black lace;- Miss M. Reynolds, aprocot taffeta; Miss A. Gillori, peach blossom glace silk; Miss D. Collis, midnight blue satin; Miss McKenzie, orange satin faille; Miss Fieldsend, peach satin and silver lace; Miss E. Wall, apple green georgette and velvet; Miss A. Erlback, royal blue satin; Mrs. G. Vincent, black ninon, pink velvet coatee; Mrs. Deverell, blue lace and ninon; Miss E. Lloyd, leaf green lace and georgette. Among those present were; Miss Schuster, floral ninon; Miss L. Heine, periwinkle blue satin; Miss L. Erlbeck, apricot satin and silver lace; Miss Truman, pink frilled georgette; Miss Brown, flame taffeta; Miss A. Dawkins, cherry flounced georgette; Miss V. Fairley, black georgette; Miss Darwin, flame chiffon and bridge coatee; Miss 0. Meora, cornflower blue satin; Miss L. Walker, pink satin and lace; Miss M. Johnson, salmon satin and georgette.

A varied and interesting programme made the evening held by the members of the Philistines' Club, on Saturday night, in the Amateur Operatic Hall, enjjoyable, and' there was a splendid attendance. Mr. W. H. V. Taine was in the chair. The programme consisted of a humorous reading by Mr. H. E. Gilles.pie, and a violin solo by Miss Daphne Highan, with Mr. Maxwell as accompanist. Mr. N. Middleton gave a display of club-swinging, and a display of acrobatic balancing was given by Mr. Middleton and Mr. V. Rawle. The snappy three also contributed a one-act play entitled "Wurzel Flummery," by A. A. Milne, was the concluding item. Those taking part were: Miss I. Rigg, Miss A. Deacon and Messrs. L. Keven, J.' Gordon and A. D. Bathurst. Among those present were: Mesdames W. H. V. Taine, Bauvais, Hayes, McLean, F. J. Hutchinson, Wallace Good, B. Kissen, B. Gittos. H. T. King, H. Locke, Alva Hartley, Clifton, Clarke, S. Parkinson, Taylor, Gault, Dobson, D. Elliot, E. Verran, J. McCullough, W. J. Edwards, J. W. Wilson Eastgate, R. Post7.es, Misses Myrtle' Burns, Rene Tanner, Noeline Worthv Marjorie Cerutty, A. Abbott, M. Abbott, Mona Wallbank, Vera Ziman, Gilfeder. M rirfri- 8 ; Mips, Norma Phillips, M. Clark, J. Dickey, Jean Gordon, Middleton, Rose Kennedy, Doreen D'Authreau. L Taylor, Joyce Porter, 0. Jackson. Maureen Fenwick and M. Faire.