SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 198, 22 August 1932, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A monthly meeting of the Otahuhu Women's Christian Temperance Uniou was held in the Methodist Sunday School on, Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Eccersall was in the chair. Mr*. Gatman took the devotional part of the meeting. Miss McLay, Dominion organiser, spoke on the temperance centenary and what has been done up to the present age in the cause of temperance. * * * •

The Women's Progress Club met on Wednesday afternoon at the Higher Thought Temple, Wellington Street, when the president, Mrs. Grace Silcock, gave a talk on "Round the Zodiac with the Animals," and showed how their various characteristics were in our own natures, either in negative or positive form. Musical items were rendered by the Temple Quartet.

A dance given by the Takapuna Boating Club was held on Thursday evening under the direction of Mr. S. Clark in the clubhouse at Bayswater. The attendance, though not quite so large as usual, was just enough to make an enjoyable time for dancing enthusiasts. Among those present Clark, Eaton, B. Smith, Amos, Rambaud, Pratt, Hookes, Woodward, McFadgen, Budgeon, Harrison, Misses Woodward, Forrest, Tucker, Christie. • ♦ • »

The members of the musical circle gave an open evening at the Lyceum Club on Tuesday night. The following programme was rendered:—Piano duo, Mrs. Hubert Hammond and Miss I. McKinnon; violin solo, Miss P. Sorby; vocal duet, Misses C. Cleveley and Miss Hamilton; piano solo, Mrs. N. Hallett; Japanese song, Mrs. Abernethy; instrumental trio, Misses N. Valder, I. Leak, H. Hey wood; song, Miss Wilkie; piano solo, Mrs. Hulsej violin solo, Miss Isobel Langlands; song, Miss A. Hi<*ginson; minuet, Misses C. Cleveley and Miss M. Blythe. j

An enjoyable evening was spent on [August 17 at the Brown's Bay cabaret I under the auspices of the Progressive Association. The attendance was excellent, and a very interesting game of euchre was played by teams from Ohaua and Brown's Bay, which won the contest. After supper Mr. Bell addressed the visitors and made them welcome on behalf of the association and committee, and presented the prizes to the winners of the usual fortnightly progressive euchre tournament, Mzis. Glover and Mr. R. Brigge.

* * • • A social evening was held by the Papatoetoe Literary and Debating Society on Thursday in the home of Miss Sutton as a farewell for Miss D. DeAth. A presentation was made by Mr. C. J. Mahon on behalf of the club, and Mr. E. H. Burton, in a short speech, commented upon Miss DeAth's long membership and her services to the society. The social part of the evening was spent in novelty and elocutionary items, with Mr. and Miss Sutton acting as host and hostess. Among those present were: Mesdames C. T. Mahon, E. H. Burton, Misses L. Hunter, M. Bryant, J. Knight, M. MoFarlaud, D. Grinter and L, Roseveare.

A pleasant evening was given on Thursday by Nurse Clymo for Miss Eileen Evans, who left Paeroa on Saturday. Bridge was played and Mrs. J. W. Silcock won the first prize and Miss Isie Halligan the hidden number. After a dainty supper Dr. Little presented Miss Evans with a china sandwich set on a silver stand as a token of esteem from her many friends. Among those present were Mesdames W. W. Little, J. A. Reid, F. C. Hubbard, P. G. McMillan, H. A. Allwood, R. S. Carder and Misses Connie Silcock, Ruby Tiorney, Nesta Surrey, Jessie Ellis, Grace Surrey, Nora Ellerington, Vera Menzies, Hilda Williams, Audrey Angall, Margaret Nicholas and Wilde. '

A banner of tlie local branch of the Mothers' Union was dedicated by Archbishop Averill at the morning service at St. John's Church, Royal Oak; yesterday. He was assisted by the vicar, the Rev. C. F. R. Harrison. St. John's is the first mothers' union in the diocese to have its ow banner. It was presented to the archbishop, on behalf of the union, by Mrs. Killip, the former secretary. The archbishop expressed his appreciation of the work done by the Mothers' Union, and stressed its utility as a part of the Church's orgaisatio'n and the importance of its work. The central executive of the union was represented by the president, Mrs. Averill, the vice-president, Mrs. H. B. Morton, and the organising secretary of the diocese, Miss' Griffin.'

A farewell was given to Mrs. Bickle, prior to her departure for England, at the home of Mrs. Marwood, Whatawhata, on Thursday. Those present were:—Mesdames Bickle, McCutcheon, W. Limmer, Lee, Sneil, Hocken, Sandos, Otto, D. Marwood, Carlinson, R. Calder, Carpenter, Begbie, Misses Blackett, Marwood, Corboy.

A meeting of the Henderson Young Women's League was held on Thursday night, the president, Miss J3ennett, occupying the chair. The offer by Mrs. Bond of a woollen jumper to be rallied for at the proposed fair was accepted with thanks. An interesting address on the publishing of cookery books was given by Miss Bond, and it was suggested that each member should bring a tried recipe, also a game or play, to form the monthly programme. An amusing competition entitled "Peas" was won by Miss Newey. A debate, "Buses v. Trains," was then held, the former being 'championed by Miss P. Massey, supported by the Misses M. Dodgson and R. Leslie, and the latter by Miss Newey, supported by the Misses B. Moore and S. Colebrook. On a vote being taken, the cause of "trains" was declared the winner. It was arranged to hold the fair in November next, and, business being concluded, games and community singing were indulged in for the rest of the evening.

St. Benedict's Hall, East Street, presented a pretty scene on Thursday evening, when a children's fancy dress ball was held in aid of St. Joseph's Catholic Church funds. The function, which was a marked success, was Organised by Mr. and Mrs. G. Heigjltbn and a capable committee. The childrieh, attired in costumes of all ages and styles, made a scene of colour and gaiety, and added a touch of fairyland to the surroundings. Some very clever country dances were given by pupils of St. Joseph's Convent, also an old-time minuet,-in which about 60 children, in picturesque costume, took part. The prizewinners were: Prettiest frock, Mollie Bolger (Venetian lady) 1, Jean Mitchie (early Victorian) 2; most original, Coleta Lorigan (flower basket) 1, Verna Purdom ("The Month") 2; least expensive, Maisie Clark (box) 1, Margaret Knight (pdanut) 2; special prize, Joan McGreal and Gwen Newdick (Mexican and his bride). Other prizewinners were: Kathleen Walsh (golden butterfly), Eileen Black (dawn), and Dell Perkins (old lady). After the children's events a dance was held for adults, and a quickstep competition was won by Mr. D. McKay and Miss D. Purdom, an old-time waltz being won by Mr. R. Davis and Miss K. Robinson, and a Monte Carlo by Mr. R. Carroll and Miss W. Toye.

■ The second of a series of social afternoons organised by the Taumarunui branch of .the women's division, New Zealand Farmers' Union, was held on Tuesday in the Parish Hall, which had been beautifully decorated by Mr. and Mrs. Hooker. Mrs. Jones accompanied the singjng of the National Anthom, and all present read the women's creed. Musical and other items were contributed by Mesdames Jones, Park, Lumley, Miss Sonimcrville and a small child, and Miss Patty McMinn, who danced tho Highland fling and also played a pianoforte solo. Mr. Winter gave an address on wool spinning and weaving, a "loom" being on exhibition in the hall. Mrs. Marks demonstrated wool spinning and Mrs. Turley cake icing. The latter also displayed a spindle for winding wool which she had made. Several ladies explained the different stitches used in some of the fancy work, of which a very good display was shown by members. Mesdames Turley, F. W. Gemmell and R. Handlcy were awarded the trophies for fancy work. The gentlemen, who judged the model hat competition, awarded the prize to Mrs. Lumley. Miss Worrall won the vase of spring Mowers, and Miss Mary McKay the lucky number. The decorated cake was given by Mrs. Pendray, Mananui. Mesdames Worrall and Borck were busy at the women's exchange and garden circle. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the junior members.