SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 78, 2 April 1932, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A dancc was held at Tuakau by the. Tuakau branch of the Franklin Plunket Society. There was a large attendanccof members and visitors from other districts. The proceeds totalled about £20. ♦ » * » The aggregate whist competition, conducted for several weeks by tho Northcote Ex-servicemen's Association at the clubroom, was completed this week, the winners being Mrs. 0. N. Wrigley and Mr. G. W. Whitcombe. •*' • * Members of the W.C.T.U. will be pleased to know-that Mrs. Lee-Cowie, of Honolulu, who is paying a short visit to the city, will address a meeting in the Unity Buildings, on Tuesday next, at 7.30 p.m.

The annual meeting of tho Victoria League is being held at the Lyceum Club on Thursday evening, when Sir Walter Stringer, K. 8., will preside, and the past year, in which the League has taken up its commodious new premises, will be reviewed. » r' ' ' » ♦ '» / A meeting of the Mothers' Club,! Y.W.C.A., was held on Tuesday, when Mrs. Mann presided.. Madam Millburn spoke on the national Welsh Eisteddfod and Mrs. Kingsley recited Welsh poems. The afternoon closed with the dispensaton of afternoon tea by the hostesses. * # • * Miss Jean Horsley gave an enjoyable party at her home in Symonds Street last evening to Miss Mere Vaile, who is leaving on a trip to England. The rooms were decorated with a wealth of autumn flowers. In the early part of the evening bridge was played, and later the guests enjoyed dancing. * * # * Following an executive meeting, at which five new members were enrolled, a "book review" afternoon was held by the members of the Writers' Club yesterday. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Cluett, Mrs. Ryburn presided. After the reading of the reviews, lengthy discussion on their merits took place. * # » » An afternoon tea to bid farewell to Miss Vialoux, infant mistress of the Belmont school, who is leaving to take up another appointment, was given by the members of the Belmont staff on Thursday. Members of the school committee attended, and speeches expressing regret at the loss of Miss Vialoux were made. * * * * The Women's Progress Club met on Wednesday afternoon, when a talk was given by Mrs. E. Lewin on the three first essentials of life—fresh air, water and food. Many helpful suggestions were given.. The Higher Thought Temple quartet rendered "Largo" (Handel), "Melody in F" (Rubenstein) and "Meditation" (Gounod), and at the close of the meeting afternoon tea was served. » » » » A fancy dress ball was held in the Coatesville Hall on Easter Monday. The costumes were varied, and the judges had a difficult task in allotting the various prizes, the final selection being:— Mrs. Morris, Gainsborough lady; Miss Jack, Eastern costume; Miss Winchester, wedding cake; Miss Wilson, night owl; Mr. E. Hooten, Arab chief; Mr. Gardiner, baby; Mr. J. Buchanan, picador. » » * * Miss Elsie Lock, of Bayswater, was entertained at a social evening on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. H. Carr, of Bayswater. Those present were: Miss Lock, Mrs. H. Carr, Mesdames P. Easson, Baxter, Bagley, Ward, Collinson, Waddell, Rentoul, Lock, Misses Odell, D. Rentoul, T. Rentoul, D. Mahon, J. Collinson. Prizes for highest scores in bridge were won by Mrs. Rentoul and Mr. Bailey. • • • • The Thames Girls' Club held their "At Home" for the season at the Druids' Hall, Newton, 011 Wednesday evening. The hall was gaily decorated with streamers, and there was a large attendance. Members of the committee present were: Mrs. P. McGregor (president), Miss N. Surman, Aitken, and Mesdames G. R. Hutchinson, Aitken, Mclntyre, Wright, Cordes, Davison, Andrews, Miller, McPlierson, Nicliolls, Stubbing, McGeehan, and Misses Gillespie and Gribble.

The twelfth .annual meeting of the Mayoress' War Memorial Library League takes place next Monday in the committee room at the Town Hall at 7.30 p.m., the Mayoress, Mrs. G. W. Hutchison, presiding. There has never been greater demand for reading matter than at the present time, and the recipients are so full of gratitude and appreciation, the members feel called upon to carry on in spite of the financial and other difficulties. The public are reminded that books and magazines lying on shelves could be bringing great pleasure to lonely and isolated folk. Parcels can be left at the book room in the Town Hall, placed in bookbins in the streets or arrangements can be made to collect by communicating with the Mayoress or the honorary secretary. I

Tho Epsom branch of the W.C.T.U. met 011 Thursday afternoon in the Methodist Hall, when Mrs. Neal presided. Excellent reports of the Dominion Convention, held in Wanganui last month, were given by Miss lvatterfeldt, delegate, and by Mrs. Benfell, Dominion superintendent for good citizenship. Miss McLay, W.C.T.U. organiser, was present, and gave a brief outline of her proposed work among the various unions._ Miss Miller, a visitor from Whangarei, was warmly welcomed.

Miss Anntte George entertained a party to morning tea on Friday, the guest of honour being Miss Mere Vaile. Miss George received in a navy suit; Miss Mere Vaile wore a green ensemble; Miss Barbara George, yellow Shantung. Those present included: Misses Joan Ewen, Jean Horsley, Jean CarnegieBrown, Hilda Walkley, June Donald, Lois Mahon, Mary Upton, Shirley Medliurst, Joan Keyburn, June Frater, Dorothy Dawson. Others who have given parties for Miss Mere Vaile are: Misses Lorna Reyburn, Lois Cameron, Shirley Medhurst, Lois Million, Dorothy Dawson.

A farewell function was held in the Kaihere Hall 011 Wednesday evening for Mrs. A. B. H. Cope, who is leaving the district. There was a representative gathering. The evening was spent in dancing and games. Prizes for a drawing were won by Miss C. Bird, Miss E. Benny and Mr. T. Dare. As a token of esteem and a mark of gratitude for the work she had carried out in the district, Mrs. Cope was presented with a beautiful leather handbag by Mrs. Berry on behalf of the residents. The Rev. E. Ault spoke in glowing terms of the social work and the untiring efforts of Mrs. Cope on behalf of the people of the Kaihere district.

Mrs. Helen Griffiths gave a travel talk on Friday afternoon to the Penwomen's League entitled "Lights and Shadows- of Honolulu." She met many prominent people, including Lawrence Judd, Governor of Hawaii, Mrs. Amanda Shaw, Canadian poetess, Mrs. Judge Taylor, convener of the celebrated poetry chain throughout Canada; also the well-known film stars Dolores del Rio, Eleanor Boardman and King Vidor. Mre. Griffiths was the guest of honour upon two occasions at the Pan-Pacific Club, which aims to promote peace and friendliness among the nations. She said she was much impressed with the scenery and climate and found the streets," teeming with all nationalities in native costume, a neverending source of interest. Handsome colleges and schools, a splendid library, the Museum, with its priceless antiques, the aquarium and the brilliant sunrises, sunsets and rainbows combine to make Honolulu an ideal tourist resort.