SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 240, 10 October 1932, Page 9

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Mrs. W. P. Locke presided at a nieetbi«- of the Te Awamutu branch of the Phiriket Society. Nurses' report for September showed 31 new cases. Visits to the homes 41, to the rooms, adults, 164, babies 144, older children 36; total visits 385. Telephone calls 24, babies under supervision. 197, older children 29. Nurse McLeod was absent on leave from September. 17 t6 October 1, her place being: taken by Linkham. Box donations for September totalled 11/I>.

■ Many beautifully decorated tea parties were held at Milne and Choyce s, Limited, on. Saturday morning. Miss Erma Andrews entertained a- number oi guests in honour of Miss Phyllis Macindoe, whose marriage took place to-day. Pink stocks in large crystal bowls, and brocaded table cloths, were used as decoration, and a bouquet of lemon flowers was placed for the honoured guest.. The hostess wore an emerald freen suit and panama hat; Mrs. Macin--6e was in a green suit with silver bnttons and green sailor hat. Among those present were:—Mesdames W. Macindoe, J. Wellwood (Wellington), A. E. Moore, Jack Parr, T. Hargrave, Misses Phyllis Gash, Peggy Robertson, Pat Buddie, Sheila Wellwood, Tweet Macindoe, Winsome Airey, E, Tills/ and D. Wilson.

On Friday evening a lantern lecture •n Persia was given by Mr. Tissdall, in 6t. Peter's Parish Hall, Takapuna, to the young people's combined clubs, under the auspices of the Anglican Crurch, Takapuna, the Young Men's Anglican Club, the Junior Boys' Club, and the Girls' "Fleur-de-Lys" Club. Mr. Tissdall was working as a missionary for 23 years in Persia, and his of the country and its people is extensive. The slides used are all from photographs taken by himself or his party. They include many interesting features, particularly the ancient stone which in a sense, are a history of ancient Persia. A sincere vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Tissdall by the Rev. R. Haley Trill, on behalf of the clubs. After supper was served dancing was indulged in for an hour or so. Also a song was much appreciated, given by Miss Taylor, accompanied by Miss Sunny Mowbray.

The "Nursery Rhyme Bazaar," held at Belmont in connection with St. Michael's Church, was brought to a close on Saturday evening by a fancy dress party for children of the district. The hall Was taxed to its utmost to accommodate the number of gaily dressed young people who attended, and a very happy time was given them with games and arranged items, including a Dutch song and dance, with Ruth and Fay McFadgen in the principal roles, and later a tableau and dance, "The Birth of a Pearl." Prizes were awarded for the best fancy dress to Margaret Law and Russell Daweon, as a milkmaid and farmer's boy; to. Jewel Prentice as Curly Locks; to Novelle and Fay-West,, as a black and white pierrette and pierrot; to Peter Scott, as a Chinese gentleirian; to Shirley Coglan, as a Victorian, lady; and to Mark McDonald, as an Indian scout. Other outstanding dresses were those of miniature bride and groom, worn by Cherry Scott and Arnold Ogilvy; also Tan Clark, as an Indian; Ray Chaplin, as Jack Horner; Zelda Edwards, Eastern dress, and Gwen and Jean Garley, a& Christmas bon-bone.

The members of the North Shore Croquet Club were entertained to afternoon tea on Friday afternoon by Mrs. A. White, president of the club, in the lounge of the Farmer's Co-op. store. It was a large gathering and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs. White welcomed her guests and spoke hopefully of a pleasant season's play in store for them. Amongst her guests were:— Mesdames Beck, Griffiths, Lowe, Warren, Fish, Cotes, R. Cooper, O'Brien, A. Griffith, Gray, D. R. Salmon, Blackburn, Jackman, Smart, Allison, Clyde, Melville, Broughton, Brooks, McDougal, Bartley, Mason, Spinley, Harty, Cooper, Cubitt, Creagmil'c, C'oriiiell, Watson, and Misses Mason, O'Brien, Duder, Crosher and Coch.

Mrs. Victor Macky, a past president of - the Penwomen's Club, was entertained to morning tea on Friday by members of the executive of the Penwomen's Club. In tlie afternoon, at a meeting of the members, a miscellaneous programme was supplied by members of the various sections.' In the dramatic section Miss Doris Messer gave excerpts from Shakespeare and humorous character sketches, and Mrs. A. Griffiths recited "Lavender and Old Lace." Original readings were given by Miss Burton and Mrs. Innes, and two pianoforte solos were played by Misses Binns. Reminiscences of India were given by Mrs. Wilkes. The guest of honour for the afternoon was.Miss Beatrice Elliott, tlie Australian singer, who has just returned from studying in America and. Germany.

Mrs. G. Falck and Mrs. R. Corson were joint hostesses on Saturday morning at the Tudor rooms, to bid bon voyage' to Miss Dorothy Tancred, who leaves today for South Africa, via Australia, where her marriage takes place. Shades of pink stocks and roses were effectively arranged as decorations. Mrs. Falck wore a black and white ensemble, with sailor hat; Mrs. Corson was in a blue ensemble and blue hat. The guest Of honour was presented with a bouquet, and wore a cigar brouyi crepe de chine ensemble, with.small straw hat. Among those present were: Mesdames A. Kainger, Alleman, M. Watson, C. Ewen, R. . Bartle, R. Humphries, F. Haigh, Misses Marion Macdonald, Eileen Adkins, Margorie Cerutty, Fay Reynolds, Marie Jones, Margaret Wright, Evelyn Mahoney, Liiida De Renzy, and Wendy Tancred. l. ■ ' • ..

Saturday afternoon saw the opening of the Takapuria ; Croquet Club, when there was a' large gathering of members and friends. The president, Mrs. R. Johnston, " welcomed the visitors and wished the club a successful season. She thanked the members who had worked so hard all through the winter months for the benefit of the club. Airs. Johnston also extended an invitation to the members of the Bowling Club to afternoon tea. Mrs. Julius Williamson played the first ball and the lawns were declared open for play. Afternoon tea was served in the bowlers' pavilion, the tables being decorated with yellow centre pieces and Iceland poppies. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Johnston, Flirin, Williamson, Pow, Blackman (secretary), Ashwin, Runciman, Nagle, Hart-Smith, Lewins, Amodeo, T. W. Davies, Bishop, Seaton, Robertson, Davies, Cooper, Mark, Beck, Lewis, O'Brien, K. Sim, McLeod, Retter, A. Watt, Clark, McMurtrie, Veale, Taylor, Clarke, Glover, Black, Young, Audley, Aiken, Spicer, Day, Madame Marechal and Miss Duder. Tea was served by Mesdames Elliott and O'Halloran, assisted by Miss-O'Halloran. Progressive croquet was played, the winners being: A, Mrs. Duder; - extra prize, Mrs. Aiken. B, Mrs. Ashwin; extra prize, Mrs. Bishop. Ladder croquet, Mrs. Clarke.

The annual ball of the Rugby Unio-n held at Elstow, Te Aroha, was well attended. A Monte Carlo dance was won 'by Miss L. Gardiner and Mr. L. Williams. Mr. N. Pryde, president of the union, presented the senior championship cup, the Quirk Cup and Knockout trophy to the Hot Spririgs team, and the junior cup to the. Elstow Club, which also was awarded a supplementary trophy which had been open for competition in both senior and junior grades. Among those present were: Mrs. Dickson, ivory lace over satin; Mrs. J. Beagley, floral georgette; Mrs. C. M. Martelli, floral ninon; Mrs. F. Hunt, navy satin; Mrs. L. F. Stewart, floral satin and green crepe de chine; Mrs. P. Jones (Auckland), sky blue satin; Mrs. C. Twigg, Mack satin, green embossed velvet, bridge coat; Mrs. E. Dent, pink taffeta; Mrs. D. Currie, fawn jumper suit; Mrs. H. Petersen, blue satin beaute; Mrs. W. Sargison (Christchurch), floral georgette; Mrs. Chalton, black satin; Miss P. Alcock, green lace; Miss M. Stockley, sunset satin; Miss B. Need'ham, black celanese satin; Miss E. Strange, green velvet; Miss A. Andrew,' lemon georgette, bridge coatee to tone; Miss Quirk, taffeta; Miss L. Cooper, white rayon and blue coatee; Miss Cohen (Sydney), black chiffon velvet; M'ss E. Jessop, black satin and lace; Mis 6 M. Cooper, green rayon; Miss M. L. Miller, black georgette and floral coatee; Miss A. Miller, Slack satin and velvet coatee; Miss F. Glover, lemon satin; Miss L. Spice, pink georgette and, lace; Miss H. Dale, apricot chenille and satin; Miss S. Tapp, pink Uffeta georgette; Miss J. Holder, saxe blue , georgette; Miss L. Lett, white taffeta; Miss Elsie Scott, flame celanese; Miss' E. Hooper, black satin; Mies E. Dale, ivory satin beaute.

The military ball of the New Zealand -Territorial Association {Xortlieni Command), which takes place to-morrow •night is being eagerly looked forward to and promises to'be a, great success. A /large ball committee has been selected land those ladies who are working very hard in its • interests include the Mayoress, Mrs.. G. W. .Hutchison, Lady Richardson, Lady G.unspn, Mesdames F. C. Webster, Malcolm Stewart, Kenneth Gordon, G. Clark-Walker, N. L. Macky, H. R. Bloomfield, J. Henderson Will, R. G. Mdlligan and Miss G. V. Luxford.

At the Kaukapakapa branch of the women's division of tlie Farmers' Union, Mrs. Bettridge presided over a large number of members. After business i\as attended to the reports of the meeting held in Auckland to form an Auckland ■centre, also of the busli nurse- auxiliary meeting were given. It. was decided that the branch would try and sell some of the liwsket ware as requested by the Institute for the Blind, as the goods are well made and reasonably priced. The concert and dance given on September 28 by the members was Very successful.

To celebrate the .successful opening of another tennis season, the Vauxhall Tennis Club held a . dance at Narrow Neck on Saturday evening, and it.proved ! a very sociable affair.- The committee comprised Mesdames Carter, Lloyd, Edwards, Sinel and Knowles, and the Misses Hunt, B. Smith .and . Elworth. Among those present were: Misses L. Williamson, E.'Wilson, J. Gooding, E. Latta, K. Nash, J. Roberts, B. Atkinson, G. McClelland, 1 Banner, J. Ardley, J. Stevenson. Nancy Morrison, E. Bush, P. Muir, M. M. Elworth, Kath. O'Brien, Ethel Latta,'D. Curtayne, M. Nasli, Freda Henderson, Eileen Eddie, Linda Cusworth, Edna Williamson, L. Precey, I. Agate, Joyce Bond, Edna Williamson; 0. Clist, Dot Hines, Eileen Stanford, M. McDougall, M. Proctor, Molly Koefoed, Olive Stokes, N. Burgess and Campbell.