SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 259, 2 November 1931, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Devonport Labour party conducted a whist drive on Thursday, which was won by Mrs. Wilson and Mr. G. Hardy. The euchre party on the Saturday evening was won by Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Lydford and Mrs. Gentil dividing ) second honours. Thirty young people attended a birthday party on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burrill, Flat Bush Road, Papatoetoe, on the occasion of the seventeenth birthday of their twin son and daughter, Maxwell and Ngaire. The evening was spent in gamea and dancing, Mesdames Collings and Woods acting as chaperones, and Mrs. Collings supplied the music.

The fifth birthday anniversary of the Belmont Presbyterian Church was celebrated by a large sale of work and bazaar, which extended over two days. It was opened last Friday by Mr. J. Guiniven, Mayor of Takapuna. In his remarks Mr. Guiniven said that, in some cases, he believed the general depression had done good, by drawing people together, working for a common interest. Church work was a thing he always liked to see well supported, for the development of character v/as the greatest thing in life, and as the home, school and Church were the chief factors in such development, any work that fosteredtheir growth, called for the support of any community. He cordially wished Belmont every success in thie effort. Mr. Meikle, Mayor of Devonport, and the Rev. Lawson Marsh also spoke. A large birthday cake, made by some of the parishioners,-graced'the'cake stall. The .-first slice was cut by Mrs. Mac Donald-

The bazaar was open on Saturday afternoon, and in the evening the. stalls were taken down - and an oldfashioned - All Hallowe'en party held, when all the old traditional games were played. "The stallholders were: Work stall, Mesdames Kessell, Hepburn and Hill; eweet stall, Mesdames Wilson and Middleton; ice cream,-Mrs. Tingle and Miss T. Tingle; Bible class stall, Mrs. Mackay and Bible class girls; produce stall, Mesdames Schultz, Irvine and May; parents' stall, Mesdames Hawking and Simpson and Miss Collett; cake 6tall, Mesdames Kay, Stokes, Coulthard, Douglas;, Men's stall, Mr. Phillips and the Rev. S. Atkins; flower etall, Mesdames Mac Donald and Phillips; tearooms, Mesdames Stokes and Mason;. electric stove cooking demonstration, Miss Lovell, assisted by Spooner.

The new season of the Deyonport Tennis Club was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by the Mayor of Devonport, Mr. H. Meikle, who also played the first ball. Progressive tennis was arranged, the best scores being made by Mies Berry a'nd Mr. Gourley. Dr. Pope, on behalf of the president, who wae avoidably absent, welcomed the visitors and new members, and wished the club a successful season. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Bird-, Roberts, McLaren, Hogan, Hansen, Neville, Ross, Harper, the Misses McLeod, Biiissons, Mason (2), Roberts, Camei'on, Cawkwell, Blackburn (2), 'Alistui (2), Evaiis (2), Harty (2), O'Brien (2), Asheiy Popo, Neville, Denize, McGrath, B. Lowe, Drew, Bartlett, Harvie, Berry, Schmidt (2), M. Koef ed, B. Hagger, Dickie, Penrose (2), Barr, Ryan, Paillarett, Venner, B. Gudgeon, Snowd. * * * •

' Dr. C. A. J. Wilkie, who has worked for the Health Department for the last 12 years as Medical Inspector of Schools, was, on her retirement curing the last week, made.the recipient ct a handsome presentation from tier. * fellow-workers. Dr. Wilkie, who was a graduate in arts and medicine at Edinburgh. University, and medallist in seven subjects at Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women, has served professionally in a variety of ways. She was'•l 4' years in charge of the Dufferin Hospital for Women and Children in India and Burma, and was during the Great War attached to the R.A.M.C. in India, France ami United Kingdom, eventually joining the Egyptian Public Health Department, and finally becoming attached to the N.Z.M.C. stationed in Egypt. She joined the New Zealand Health Department in 1920.

Members of the Overseas League and their friends celebrated the: festival of Hallowe'en .on Saturday evening. The clubrooms were transformed by decorations of black cats,, owls, bats and ■witches, whilst visitors were greeted on arrival with the wailing of ghosts and other eerie sounds. In the supper room, where roasted potatoes, pumpkin, pie and other delicacies were served, the weird decorations were repeated, the effect being enhanced by the subdued lighting of candles set in turnips and cauliflowers. Ducking for apples ■ and amusing competitions caused much merriment, while the various oracles who held court in secluded caves were freely consulted: The function was presided over by Mr. Gage-Brown, who during the evening called for three cheers for Miss Nellie Montgomery, the organiser. The programme was as follows: Bagpipe selection, "The 79th Farewell to Trafalgar," by Piper McLeod; "The Patchwork Quilt," a quaint fantasy arranged by Miss Ella Matthews, was presented by the following cast, Misses Willa and Jean McGown, Miss Cassie Bain, Miss Alice Brown, Miss Myrtle Bain and Messrs. A. McGown and W. Wilson; a Scottish dance, by Miss C. McLeod; song, "For You Alone," by Madame Johns; solo, "My Ain Folk," by Mr. Kerr; monologue, "The Old Sedan Chair," by Mr. Johns; and a ghost dance by six little girl guides. The \accompaniste were Miss O'Leary and Mr. Lee. Members of the committee included Mesdam.ee J. M. Melville, Cowie, Pickering, Mitchell, Fulton, Misses Laura Montgomery, B. Stuart, ' Orchiston, Green, Early, M. Early, M. Cook, Elsie Jennings, Messrs. Thompkinson, Elliott and Calder. . • '

The annual carnival ball was held in the Pirate Shippe Cabaret on Saturday evening, by the -North Devonport Ratepayers' Association. It -was a very successful function, and largely attended. Excellent music was provided by the Pirate Orchestra. Amongst the carnival items introduced iwas a Monte Carlo dance, which was won by Mrs. New and Mr. Roman. Amongst the dancers were: Mrs. Whiting, apricot taffeta and gold lace; Mrs. Christian, lemon georgette; Mrs. Chambers, white satin;- Mrs. Parry, blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Osmers, green floral' georgette; Mrs. F. Hooker, embr.oidered lilac georg'ette; Mrs. Budgen, black lace; Mrs. Haynes, primrose georgette; Mrs. F. Proctor, apple green satin; Mrs. Hartley, midnight blue . satin; Mrs.- Booth, salmon pink georgette; Mrs. Ivil, crimson satin; Mrs. D. Morrison, figured apricot taffeta;. Mrs. Lawrence, Indian red crepe de chine; Mrs. W T Gput, blue georgette; Mrs. New, pink chiffon, velvet; Mrs. Croydon, red . georgette; Mrs, Cooper, black georgette; Mrs. Oborn, almond green georgette; Mrs. Penman, black georgette and lace; Mrs.: Lane, rose satin;'Mrs.'Langdridge, pink panne velvet; Mrs. Vaughan, white satin and silver lace; Mrs. Brewer, white embossed chenille; Mrs. A. A. Bell, rose pink satin; Mrs. B. Best, white lace and georgette; Mrs. Murch, floral ninon; Mrs. Edwards, black georgette; Mrs. F. Hartley, blue embossed lace "and net; Mrs. Burgess, midnight blue : crepe de chine; Mrs. Hall, floral crepe de chine; Mrs. Harrißon r bottle . -green crepe romain; Mrs. Hambaud, floral georgette; Mrs. Kirkham, carmine lace; Mrs. Smith, black lace; Mrs. Mascelle, electric blue lace; Miss Carter, black and silver; MissTessa Beeston, apple green satin; Miss P. Tye, Indian red. floral georgette"; Miss 0. Pearce, green georgette; Miss E. Tye, green moire taffeta; Miss D. Qlark, ciel blue lace; Miss E. Harris; green satin; Miss B. Clark, pale blue crepe de chine.

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the foundation of the association the old girls of the Epsofn Grammar School held a reunion in the Tudor reception hall on Friday' Blue and gold flowers made the tables most attractive, and around the dais were placed-three Grammar "lions." After the toast'of "The King," the following toasts Avere honoured: The School, the Old Girls' Association, Miss Morrison, Miss London, and the Association Executive. The toast of The School was proposed by the president, Miss Sally Griffiths, and in replying, Mies London gave some very interesting details of' the school history, especially with reference to its scholastic achievements. In proposing the second toast, Miss Patterson outlined the aims and ideals which should inspire the association, and congratulated the old girle on their good work in attaining eo many of them. Miss Morrison's absence was deeply regretted, by all those present, who showed their warm appreciation of. the wonderful work she has done for the association since Its roundation. A musical programme concluded the even-iii"-i items being contribut-d by Misses He-Jen Gray. Joan am" Dorothea Btiilsjen,. Molly Atkinson and Phyllis Orahur.i. recitations were given by Miss Mary Pilkingtori. :