SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 253, 26 October 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Fqr the big fair in aid of the Blind Institute a prize of £3 and a second prize, of £ I.is 'being offered foiv the best jhome-made toy. Dr. Margaret Knight, is 'convener of the stall." r v

* The Mothers' Club, Y.W.C.A., held.a meeting last Tuesday, when Mrs. Mann presided. Miss Doherty (membership secretary, Y.W.C.A.), spoke on the early ; days of the Auckland Y.W.GA. After*; 'noon tea was served by the hostesses.

I A meeting of the Henderson branch-of the League of Mothers was held in the. Foresters' Hall. The president, Mrs. Walsh, presided. Miss Entrican gave ah ■address oh "The Bible',"-dealing with it under four headings, history, literature, :builder of character and revelation. Mrs. Osborne sang "The Garden of My Heart," and afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mesdames . Walsh and Dodgson.

An address; on; "The Ethics of Birth Control" was given by Mrs. Hedda Dyson at the meeting of the Women's International League for Peace and Thursday at the Y.W.C.A. She:sai.3 there was:an obvious need for restricting population as an economic measure, as, a promoting peace, and'as an important factor in securing women's real freedom. At .the conclusion; of -what : proved to be an,interesting ' and informative tecture, Mrs. Dyson was thanked by; Mrs. ; A; : Morris, the president of the league; \. '•V' * .'•:'■ *■'.-'-■,*. ,;.■ *

The Women's Progress; Club;-held. a weekly meeting on,Thursday;afternoon at the Higher Thought-.Temple, Wellington. Miss; Ellen; Melville gave an address .on "Our New Zealand Women." For 43 yejrs women in New. Zealand had been given fhe;right>fo vote;; and'yet their progress in politics'had been far;,slower than in other parts of the world, where women were serving on juries, as magistrates, mayors and members of Parliament. A country is judged by its women, and those in New' Zealand must awaken, to ah active sense of their^ great-respon-sibilities and of the power for good that, has been placed in their jharids. , '

.A social afternoon was held'at the residence of Mrs; Peter Brown, .Waikoukou;. Valley, on Tuesday.- A guessing competition was won by Miss Mollie Watts, and two cakes were Avon by Mrs. F, Queenin and Mrs. Theo. Kerr-Taylor. Mrs r Hansen scored the highest in the miniature golf . tournament. Among those present were: Mesdames H. Cane, C, Watts, J. E. Owen, Hansen (Auckland), Clinton, Henriksen, T. Kerr-Tay-Morgan, N. Wilson, W. Hollinger, F. .'Queenin (Paerata), Misses Owen, M.Watts, E. Coughlan, F. McFarquhar and M. yCoughlan.' The proceeds were in aid of the Waikoukou Tennis Club.

A flag bridge-evening in aid of the Putaruru public library funds was held at Miss SturgneH's residence. The rooms were tastefully decorated with spring flowers. The iibrary funds benefited to the' 1 extent of £7 odd. Among those present were: Mesdames Francis, Spear, Murphy, W. Johnston, Bailey, Allwood (Lichfield), Addenbrooke> Coupe, Reeve, Smith, Henshaw, Scott, McKenzie, Tullock, Misses Coupe, Tuck, Hutton, Rolfe, Strugnell, R. Strugnell, McLaren, Messrs. Francis, Spear, Murphy, Bailey, brooke, Begbiq, Smith, Allwood, Woodhouse, Hutton, A. Begbie, Fraser, W. Strugnell, Johnston, B. Scott, Fenwick, L. Root, G. V. Pearce, Johnstone, Callaghan; . • . : - • '

Brilliant sunshine favoured the Hillsboro' Croquet Club for their official opening on Thursday last. The president, Mrs. M. A. Thompson, after, welcoming a large number of visitors and members, called on Mrs. Grenville. to play the first ball, after which the greens were declared open. The players were favourably im - _ pressed with the excellent condition of lawns, which reflected great credit on the greekeeper. Progressive croquet was played, and the prizes were won by: A grade, Mesdames Maxwell and Whillans; B grade, Mesdames Furth and Wiggins; hidden numbers, Mesdames Richardson and Wiggins; ladder and clock competition, Mesdames Menzies and P. White. .

The opening of the St. Helier's Parish Hall took place last week. The Rev. - Houchen, vicar of St. Phillip's Church, welcomed Archbishop and Mrs. Averill, who declared the building open. Mrs. Averill and Mrs. Houchen were recipients of bouquets, presented by Miss ' Doris Tnglis and Miss Joan Gisby. A •little play, entitled "A Romance.of the .Sea," was acted by the St. Phillip's Club . girls.' Items were rendered by Mrs. Grant (song), Mrs. Williams and Miss King (duet), Mr. Stan. Pritchard (song), Miss Moira Cooper-Smith (violin solo). The evening / concluded with supper, •< which was served by members of the jte. Ladies' Guild.

..The Eden branch of ; the Women's Christian Temperance Uriibn'held a meeting oil Wednesday • afternoon .in the Methodist; Schoolroom,- Dominion-.-, Road. Mrs. Hayr presided,.-.. 5: The 'delegate, to .the;! National Council of .Women gave a report,of .thelbusiness .'transacted; at .the recent of' the Major Go'rdon : stressed the need for" family life, with true .Christian principles taught in !the home. Soiigi-by Mrs. Lewis and Miss.Eyfe.iand av'diixt by Mohdames •Buckley'. ' •"' ) ' ■-■-, %-±/ * ■ •• & -« '*

'•■The largest' gathering, yet held by the Papatbetoe bf aiich of the Mothers' Union was ; ,at'tended ; last;week;'by 80 members and visitors: The Rev. Tl'H. C. Partridge, vicar of St. George's, Papatoetoe, con-, ducted the service. A social afternoon was afterwards held. Among those present were twelve visitors from the Royal Oak branch and six from the Otahuhu branch, besides the mothers of a number of babiesiwhose names were on the cradle roll. Vocal solos were contributed by Mrs. Hyland and Miss Elsie Thomas, and elocutionary items by. Miss' Z. Richards. Mrs. T. Partridge" presided at the organ during, the service, and\was accompanist for the songs. Mrs. P.-* • Wyman and Mrs. W. Boyee presidedrover afternoon tea. ' '-:.y, *■*£&? '.-■' ■ •'.:• ' *'- '£'* -; '-■' » >'~-■ A, kitchen evening in honour of Miss Elsie Parsons, who |s shortly to be married to Mr. Donald Shore, was given by Mr. and Mrs. Henshaw at their residGreat North Road, .on V Monday evening. The room wasV- tastefully decorated with palms and colours. Mrs. Henshaw received wearing a frock of blue; lace, and ; bridge coat to tone. The guest, of'"honour;, wore: pale blue satin, and: crepe dO 1 chine; bridge coat. Among those:' present .were '•:. Mesdames .Parsons, Jalfon, -Mahbh,' Magill, ' Coyle, Stott, Daws, Lang, EatOn, Misses Audrey Young, Hedgeman, L. Ganley, W. Grimmer, D. Tucker, Dobbs, M. Mullen, M. Dobbs, Murphy, Fleming, M. Green, J. B. Ryan, S. Jones, Hoyland^^.--Bishop,.,P. Bishop, Leahy, Lough, Tv Price, aCorbett, Smith, -L. Hamilton, M; Tucker, Smith, Jonson, M. Lang, B. V. Cullen, Mahon. •

A social afternoon was held at the Whakatane Golf Club's links' for the presentation of prizes for the various competitions held during the past season. The prizes were presented hy Mrs. A. G. Clarke,-who the players on their success. ''" The following were winners:—May.':niedal: 'A grade, Miss Law; B grade, Mrs. Mackiow;;,G; grade, Mrs. Pitcaithly. }• June medal: Miss F. Bell, Mrs. Macklow, Miss • Philips, July medal: Mrs. Hyland, Mrs. Powdrell, Miss Hutton. August medal:"' Mrs. Hyland} Miss Strachan, Miss Wilson." September medal: Miss Rice, Miss Hamilton. October', medal:- Mrs.-S/Williams, Mrs. Ci-addock. Flag cornpetition: Miss A. Clarke, Mrs. Harrison, Miss;Forrester. Eclectic match:. Miss"l.'-Allan, Miss Spence, Miss., M. Kirk. Hidden hole: Miss Rice, Mrs. Sutherland/ Miss M. Kirk. One club match: Mrs. Otley, Mrs. Sutherland, Miss Wilson'. Bogey medal: Miss F. Bell, Miss Strachan, Miss Kirk. B trophy: Mrs.jPpwdreJ.l.- C trophy: Miss S. Baker. .-■ Yankee tournament.: Miss Phillips. L.GJJ. silver medal: Miss F. Belh L.G.U. bronze medal: Miss A. Clarke. ...

The Avohdale branch of the Plunket Society held its annual'business meeting and •mothers' social afternoon in the Oddfellows': Lodge. Hall last week. : The election of "officers resulted as follows: — President, Mrs. Turley; secretary, Mrs. Penman; treasurer, Mrs. Marsden; committee, • Mrs. " Browne, Mrs. Nesbitt, Misses Newton and Ingram, Mrs. Shackleton, Mrs. Young,■' Mrs,. Mcßride, Mrs. Howie, Mrs. Metcalfe. Nurse Goulstone, "who Avas the speaker for the afternoon, illustrated her talk with a chart: representing the food, values of the various mammals. • The uses .of the various food substances were explained, and the reason for the difference in the composition of the milk of the . whale, the human mother, the cow and the rabbit. Nurse Goulstone explained"'that the Plunket Society is in existence today to give the mother knowledge to ensure that she shall give her baby a square deal, and the mother's greatest need is faithful co-operation with the Plunket nurse. Miss Newton proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Goulstone for her fine address. A 1 programme was given by Muriel Browne, -recitation; Master and Miss Weir, pianoforte duet; Miss James, solos; Mavis Wardle, Irish jig; Mrs. Bollard, pianoforte solo; and the pupils of Miss Zena Adams, fancy dances. Afternoon tea was then served, and while this was,in progress guessing competitions were carried on/ A successful "bring and buy" stall was also held.

The official opening of the Henderson Croquet Club took place- on Saturday afternoon. ■ The weather was. decidedly unfavourable, but a large number of members and friends were present, also visitors from the Mount Albert, Hillsboro', Glen Eden, Onehunga and Hallyburton Johnstone Clubs. Mr. Whitten, a member of the Auckland executive, was present, and at the request of the presi-. dent, performed the opening ceremony, in which he strongly advised all the ladies present to become members of the club, more especially those whose husbands were members of the bowling club. He called upon Mrs. C. H. Scott, the president, to drive the first ball, and the lawn was then declared open. Owing to the stormy weather very few games could be completed.

In honour of Miss Pearl Charles, of Taupiri, a gift afternoon was given on Thursday at the residence of Mrs. N. Wilson, the hostesses being Mesdames N. Wilson and A. Vollemaere. The guests played games upon the lawns.' Vocal solos were sung by Mrs. Vollemaere. A clock croquet competition was won by Mrs. Tappei-, clocks golf,, by Mrs. Charles and a flower cpm^e'titioS ( :by v v|^isß^G.t A. Jones. ? Vollemaere wore Swiss embroidered black crepe de chine and figured crepe de chine respectively, while the guest of honour 'was in embroidered navy georgette.' The Tennis Club, of .which Miss Charles was a very active member, and the Bowling Club sent gifts, and the presentations on behalf of the respective clubs were made by Mesdames L. Powell and F. C. Day. Among those present were:—Mesdames Powell, sen., G. Walter, S. Clarke, W. Powell, T. McDowall, J. Murphy, G. Horwood, •Shepherd, F. Wilson, E. P. Tapper, L. Powell, F.C.Day, H, Riddell, A. J. Charles, R. E. Hunter, A.H. Waringj -R. T- Hill, W. Jackways, Hall (GSTgaruawahia), Avery, W. Cavanagh (Ngauruawahia), A. Gibb, A. Plugge, Lovell, sen., J. H. Wilson, T. White, F. Jerome, Price, D. MeKercher, Batchelor, Misses A. Jackways, A. Waring, ,G- A. Jones, G. Powell, Anderson, D. -Jackways, Z. V. Tapper, N. Wilson, D. Gleeson, J. Shaw, K. Jackways and V. Wilson.