SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 238, 7 October 1932, Page 9

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Members of the Loyal Waimauku Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., held a dance in the local hall on Wednesday evening. The programme was in charge of Mr. A. Carpenter. Extras were played by Miss P. McWatt. Prizes for a Monte Carlo were won by Mrs. J. L. Fray and Mr. Andrews.

The Devonport Rowing Club held a dance in the Victoria Hall last evening, under very pleasant auspices. The hall was exquisitely decorated, the c_ilour scheme being blue and white, the club's colours, interspersed with pink shaded lights. The ladies' committee comprised Misses Charman, Cotes, Gardiner, JJiue and Griffin.

The Louvain Tennis Club was opened for the coming season last week. A knock-out tournament resulted in trophies being won by Mrs. Allan and Mr. White in the A grade, and Miss JPeteraon and Mr. Thomas in the B grade. During afternoon tea a ladder record was presented to the club by the retiring captain, who has left the district..

. A surprise party was held at the residence, of the parents, Church Street, Northcote, last evening, in honour of the twenty-first birthday of Mr. Albert Borrows. The members of the Rugby football, team to which the guest belongs were present, and the birthday cake represented a football field, with goal posts, one team in red and the other in blue. The young man was presented by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Borrows, with a frold wristlet watch.

A reunion of the Thames Girls' Club •was held in the Druids' Hall, Newton, oil Tuesday evening. The president, Mrs. "• McGregor, presided. A musical programme was contributed as follows:— Pianoforte solos, Miss Andrews, and Master Bruce Wilson,; songs, Miss McCulley, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Wright and Mr. Bevan; elocutionary items, Misses Blott arid Meredith. The competition prizes were won by Mesdames Smith, Bevan and Burdett and Messrs. Bevan pnd-Nicholls.

Mr. and Mrs. Shields gave an evening on Wednesday at the Grey Lynn pavilion Jn honour of their son Chris' coming of a ge. • The hostess received her guests wearing vieux rose silk georgette. Among the present were:—Mesdames A. McKeown, R. Shields, O'Donoghue, Brayne, F. Davis, Dale, Sayers, Holehouse, E. McKeown, Misses R. McKeown, R- Shields, M. Barry, J. Walker, V. Ramsden, V. Sutcliffe, M. Middleton, M. Sharpe, M. Smythe, H. Shortland, E. Middleton, V. McKeown, M. McKeown, i p. Nicol, E. Shields. j

Tlie final of the series of bridge afternoons arranged by the United Croquet Club was held in the club's pavilion on Tuesday. Prizes were won by Mesdames Hilton and Dixon. Among those present were: —Mesdames Powley, Pagni, Bewes, Barry, Oswald, Dixon Vause, Evans, Finch, Hodge, Cardalc, Fraser-Smith, Green, Fearnley, Torraaiee, Hilton, Bolitho, Clarke, Lowe, Katterfeldt, Page, McGregor, Neumegin, Hall-ey, Gall, McDowell, A. W. Page, Watson, Heard, Von-Zgliniski, Dunn, Henderson, Misses Thomson, Brown, Burton and Bowmar. • » •» ' * ■

A farewell evening was held in the Woodhill Hall on Wednesday evening to ! Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDonald, of Rewiti. Mr. J. : Mackie, of Helcnsville, on behalf-of'the residents of the district, presented Mrs. McDonald with a handbag, and Mr. McDonald with a fountain pen. Mrs. Stanley Phillips, 011 behalf of the Woodhill Women's Institute, presented Mrs. McDonald with a handsome bouquet. Mr. McDonald, who has lived in the Woodhill district all his life, is now taking up his residence at Green Lane. During the dancing which followed a spot waltz was won by Mrs. Gordon McDonald and Mr. Grant.

The Victoria League girls' committee gave a concert at the Missions to Seamen on Tuesday evening to the H.M.s. Philomel trainees. Choruses were sung by the Misses Renner, Pickett, Pragnell, Barnes, de Castro, King, . Nairn, Hutchison and Thomson. Sketches and recitations were given by the Misses Adkins, Roseanne Lovell, Louise Jourdain and Mary Cruickshank. Pianoforte solos by the Misses Ena Langsford, Tillie Rountree and Joyce Hewitt. Songs by the Misses Phyllis Renner, and Ray King. The accompanists were the Misses Joyce Hewitt and Mizpah Hutchison.

A social afternoon was held on Tuesday at the Mothers' Club, Y.W.C.A., when Mrs. Edwards presided. The guests of honour were Miss Hankins and the members of the Progressive Club. Miss Hankins was the recipient of a wedding gift, presented by Mrs. Edwards on behalf of the Mothers' Club- Miss Hankins responded. The following items were contributed: —Song of welcome, members of the Mothers' Club; pianoforte solos, Mrs. Jury and Miss Morris; songs, Mesdames Ball, Simpson, Clark, Cole and Misses Wright and Dunn. Elocutionary items were given by Mrs. Nicholls. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Kinlev, Lewis, Sharp and Morris.

Considerable interest has been in the queen carnival organised in aid' of the Milford Surf and Live-saving Club, and competition between the supporters of the rival candidates .is now becoming keen. There was a splendid response last evening at Northcote, where the King's Theatre was filled on the occasion of the novelty carnival dance in the interests of the Takapuna queen, Miss Josie Mascelle, who wore a frock of blue taffeta. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mascelle, of Takapuna, received the guests, the latter wearing black georgette and lace, and Miss F. Johnson, of Takapuna, a frock of green lace. The function was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. B. K. Meharry had charge of the supper arrangements. The cap dance was won by Mrs. J. W. Brunker and Mr. T. Whitcombe.

One of the most appreciated of the activities carried on by Sister Esther, 011 behalf of the Presbyterian Social Ser. vice Association, at its hall in Edinburgh Street, Newton, is a girls' club. At the weekly meetings, held from 7 to 9 p.m., oil Wednesdays, as many as 80 girls, from 13 years of age upwards, attend. The large hall is well adaptetd for the musical drill, marching, and ball games which occupy the early part of the evening for the maqority of the members. Various groups prefer the quieter occupations of sewing, knitting and fancy work, for which there are classes under the direction of voluntary helpers. A reading circle and an elocution class have also been formed. A supper of sandwiches and coffee is given to the girls soon after eight o'clock, and the final half-hour is spent at vespers, with the singing of hymns, a Scripture reading and prayer. The atmosphere of the club, with its genuine merriment, and its readiness to follow the direction of those who guide the work, is admirable, and the ever-increasing attendance proves how much the club evenings are enjoyed by the girls, to whom adequate space to exercise and play is doubly welcome, after, perhaps, a cramping day spent in a factory. <

| A meeting of the W.C.T.U., Koliimarama and St. Heller's branch was presided over l>y Sirs. Kaspar. Mrs. Perkins led the devotions, her subject being "Gratitude." Mrs. Lewis Eady gave a report of the district convention recently held in Auckland City. The report showed advance right through. Mesdames Phillips and White gave their impressions of the convention. Mrs. Warburton sang.

Mrs. L. L. Allen, president of the Waitemata provincial executive of the women's division of the Farmers' Union, and honorary organiser, addressed a meeting yesterday at the Mangere Central Hall, and a branch of the division was formed. The following officers were elected:—President, Mrs. Harold Bull; vice-presidents, Mrs. Len Jones and Mrs. Walter Massey; lion, secretary, Mrs. Weston; treasurer, Mrs. Ellett.

A party was organised by Misses M. and P. Thirl wall at their home at Matamata recently. A novelty dance was won by Miss M. Brisco and Mr. G. Prowse, and. a statue waltz by Miss Mary Brisco and Mr. R. Waugh. Those present were:—Misses M. and P. Thirlwall, M. _ B. and M. Brisco, B. Cranswick, C. Mclntyre, J. Stevens, B. and M. Turkington, B. Lcckie, E. Prowse, W. Stevens, M. Clothier, Messrs. Thirlwall (2), M. Simpson, O. Clothier,. D. Brisco, G. Prowse, M. Ellerv, J. Mclntyre, B. Brisco, P. Waugh, *G. and B. Sweet and R. Settle.

The district commissioner, Mrs. J. H. Wyatt, presided at the annual meeting of the 1' ranklin Girl Guides' Association. Badge reports showed that there had been 105 badges gained during the year —Waiuku had won 7 and Pukekohe 98. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. J. Pattison; vice-presidents, Miss Duthie, Mesdames James, Appleby, G. T. Proiide, E. F. Snell; committee, Mesdames Henry, Neale, Theyere, Doull, J. S. Wells, W. H. S. Gee, together with the district commissioner (Mrs. Wyatt), and.the district secretary (Mrs. W. W. Horwell); treasurer, TSlr. R. A. Clark; auditor, Mr. K. M. Pike.

The final of a series of card afternoons in connection with the Mount Albert Croquet Club, was held iij the Bowling Club pavilion on Tuesday. The prize winners were: Mrs. Outram Horspool, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. A. Brown, and a special prize won by Mrs. Potter. Among those present were: Mesdames Windsor, A. Brown, E. Robertson, Martin, Franklin, E. Roberton, D. Grace, W. T. Good, Cutlibertson, Jury, Whitfield, Thomas, Horspoo), Empen, Wilkinson, A. Foss, Blake, Patten, D. Wheatcroft, F. Tay'or, Partington, James, R. Harris, A. Bergin, Blue, Fountain and Miss Wilson.

The Women's Christian Temperance Union executive met recently at the Temperance Booms, when Mrs. Kasper presided. * An enjoyable .feature of the afternoon was the entertaining to afternoon tea of two of the retiring officers and members by the president, and the presentation of an autograph album suitably inscribed to Mrs. Johnson', the retiring recording secretary, and a longservice badge and a similar album to Mrs. Taylor, the retiring treasurer. In presenting Mrs. Taylor with the long-service badge, special reference was made to her loyal and devoted service as district treasurer during the past nine years, and of her connection with the W.C.T.U. as an active member for the past 36 years, thus meriting the award of a long-service badge. Several of-those present made eulogistic references to the sterling worth of both officers, and expressed their best wishes to them for. their future. •" The incoming officers for the year.; Dr. ■ Jeannie Craig and Mrs. Clark, ! were welcomed.

The committee of the Opotiki Lawn Tennis Club held a dance in the Farmers' social room on Tuesday night. The room was artistically decorated with spring flowers and greenery. Novelty dances were won by Miss C. Larmer and Mr. D. Pearce, and Mrs. O'Sullivan and Mr. C. Gordon. A dainty supper was served, after which JSIr. Semplo presented trophies to the winners of the various competitions during the past season, as follows: Combined handicap, Miss C. Larmer and Mr. G. Fox; ladies' handicap singles, Mrs. 11. Jessop; ladies' handicap doubles, Mrs. L. Parkinson and Mrs. O'Sullivan; men's handicap singles, Mr. 11. Jessop; men's handicap doubles, Messrs. G. Fox and H. Hawkins; ladies' championship singles, Mrs. L. Parkinson; men's championship singles, Mr. J. Cate; combined championship, Mrs. G. Vanstone and Mr. J. Cate. Those present included: Mesdames Semple, R. O'Sullivan, N. F. Benham, Misses C. Larmer, N. Clark, M. Lowe, B. Penney, 1 B. Short, J. Todcl, J. Kirkbride, M. Holloway, B. Kelly, Z. Gordon, E. Kirkbride, E. Murray, W. Looney, F. Sydenham, K. Garvey, L. Hartshorne, D. McNee, J. Downey, U. White, J. Hunter, N. Johnson, P. Holloway, E. Smith, M. Looney, L. Bennett, M. Hutt, E. Fleming,. L. Clark, J. Kelly.

The Devonport Methodist Ladies' Guild, following their usual custom, held an At Home, when the old folk of the district were entertainpd. yesterday afternoon in the Methodist Hall. A large attendance was welcomed by the Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Haslam, and by Mrs. Perry-Taylor, secretary of the ladies' guild. The Mayor of Devonport, Mr. H. F. W. Meiklc, gave an address, after which the Mayoress, Mrs. Meikle, was the. recipient of a choice bouquet. Vocal and musical items were given by Miss Haywood, Mrs. Moir, Rev. J. H. Ilaslam, Miss Fasenfeklt and Mrs. Morton. Bouquets were presented as follow: —For the pioneer lady present, Mrs. Willetts, whose age was stated as 83: for the pioneer gentleman, Mr. Hill, aged 87. Mr. and Mrs. Feltham, who were married 55 years ago, also received a bouquet. Floral sprays were presented to the guests, who were entertained at afternoon tea. The committee of the ladies' guild comprised:—Mesdames Haslem, Chivers, Dadson, Willis, Huckstep, Fasenfeklt, Perry-Taylor, Power. Roberts, Gulley, McClusky, Simpson and Cole. Among those present were: — I Mesdames Wilson, Cameron, Tutill, I Houghton, Harty, Johns, Heinold, Warrren, Dronsfield, Clist, Foster, Chapmaii, Robson, Buddie, Poste, Scotter, Haukoworth, Gladding, Parsons, R. Fuller, Morgans, Reid, Kay, Rowell. Rainey, Kemp, Buchanan, Saunders, Cole, Willitts, Allen, Jenkins, Miller, King, J. Birch, H. Paul], Waters, Gamble, Calder, Burrows and Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Feltham, Mr. and j Mrs. Gillwii and Misses Burrows and I Haywood. _ _ '