SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 263, 5 November 1932, Page 14

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Miss Muriel Wlntour, who has resigned as a Sunday school teacher from St. Martin's Church, Waimauku, was presented by the children with an ivorymounted prayer book. Miss Nancy Riddell gave Miss Wintour a posy of flowers and Master Dick Fray presented the prayer book. » • » *

The final of a series of dancers was held by the Loyal Waimauku Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., in the local hall on Wednesday evening. Extras were played by the lodge orchestra and Miss E. Coughlan. The waltzing competition was won by Mrs. Dorricott and Mr. Crewe, and the winners of the Monte Carlo were Sister Iris Hutchings and Bro. D. Lennox. Supper was served by the sisters of the lodge.

A flag 500 tournament was held at the residence of Mrs. L. C. Foster, Waimauku, on , Tuesday evening, to raise funds for the Waimauku Sports Club. The rooms were decorated with vases of beautiful pink rose blooms, which were much admired. Mrs. Foster received her guests in a figured silk marocain ensemble. The prize winners, for the evening were Miss Linda Tye, Mrs. W. R. Collins and Mr. R. Jones. Supper was served by the ladies of. the sports committee, after which ping-pong was played. » • • •

Mrs. Crook presided at the monthly meeting of the Pukeatua branch of the women's division. The competition for the best lady's drees at 3/ was won by Mrs. Whitehead, and Mesdames H. Heddon and Davey tied for second place. A competition was won by Mrs. Philp. A pianoforte duet was given by Mrs. and Miss Davey, and a Scottish song by Mrs. Holmes. The afternoon's programme was arranged by Mesdfcmes Perrott, Holmes and Davey. Mesdames O'Halloran, Soloman, McKee and Kurth provided the afternoon tea.

♦ • * # • Mrs. Chauncey Black, of Otara, Opotiki, who is leaving the district, was given a social afternoon at the Otara schobl.' During the afternoon Mrs. A. Vanstope sang, accompanied by Mrs. Black. Recitar tions were given by Mrs. McMillan and Mrs. White. Mrs. White was the winner of a competition. Afternoon tea was served, after which Mrs. Vanstone, on behalf of those present, presented Mrs. Black with a handsome silver cake basket, and Miss Evelyn and Miss Patricia and Master John Black with silver serviette ringd. She referred to Mrs. Black's intended departure and wished her evey success and happiness.

The Community Sunshine Mothers' Club was held on Wednesday in Nelson Street. Mrs. E. J. Sexton, chairwoman, introduced Mrs. Driver, who gave an address on "Womanhood." A sal? .of work table was full of new garments made by the Mothers' Sewing Club. This clothing has been made to, enable the parents of the school children to purchase for them for the summer vacation held at Waiheke. Mr. John Court, the late president, sent an invitation to the mothers to a garden party, to be held at his residence on December 7. Afternoon tea was served by the mothers' committee.

There was a good attendance at Saint Sepulchre's Hall last Wednesday evening, when the territorials, accompanied by their friends, were the guests of the executive of the Territorial Association (Northern Command) at a dance. Mr. Malcolm Stewart, chairman, was present, also Colonel Duigan, Major Miles and other members of the executive. The lady members of the entertainment committee who attended to the supper arrangements were Mesdames Kenneth Gordon, N. L. Mackv, H. 11. Blobmfleld, Malcolm Stewart, G. Clark-Walker, J. Henderson-Will, I. K. Wick§tead, R. G. Milligan and F. Webster.

The monthly meeting of the ladies' committee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held on Wednesday, in the Dihvorth Buildings, when Mrs. Arthur, president, reported on the result of animal jvelfare week. Between the shop and the ball over £100 had been realised, and great satisfaction was expressed at this success, which completed a very, satisfactory year of financial effort. At the conclusion of the meeting, a vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Arthur for j lifer untiling efforts, and the meeting adjourned to a restaurant, where the [president entertained at außpea,

The two-act operetta "Sylvia" was presented in the Otahuhu Public Hall on Thursday evening. The cast comprised: Misses Hazel Johnson, Phyllis Johnson, L. Poynton, Betty Cowper, Jean Muller, Joy Stacey, Messrs. F. Lumley, J. Nicholls, A. Sutcliffe, R. McCorkindale and Mrs. W. Fothergill. Mr. W. N. Ingram was the musical director, Miss Dickinson acted as pianist, while the orchestra was under the baton of Mr. W. J. Dinnison. Solos were sung by Misses H. Johnson, P. Johnson, J. Stacey, Messrs. J. Nieholls, F. Lumley and A. Sutcliffe. A duet was sung by the Misses Johnson, and "0, Silent Stars" was rendered by a quartet comprising Misses H. and P. Johnson and Messrs. Lumley and Sucliffe.

A social evening was given in the Morningside Hall on October 2D, by Mr. and Mrs. Twidle, to celebrate the coming of age of their two sons, Messrs. R. C. Bright and N. W. Twidle. Mrs. Twidle received her guests wearing sage green satin beaute, relieved with beige georgette. Among those present were: Mesdames J. Payne, J. Rutledge, E. Payne, W. Lee, W. Eales, R. Wade, E. Burke, H. Wilson, A. Preston, Barnett, Turner, J. Scott, Reid, McCarthy, Misses V. Bright, I. Twidle, M. Wade, E. Preston, M. Preston, R. Crawford, Crawford, C. Belz, J. Corbett, D. Sullivan, A. Scott, D. Hamilton, A. Huggins, J. McKeathly, E. Door, A. Stringer, McDonald, S. Wade, and Thompson.

The Dargaville croquet lawns were opened in delightful weather by the president, Mrs. Frank Gould, who welcomed members and friends, which included the president, Mrs. G. B. Morrison, president of the Croquet Club. The members who accompanied were: Mesdimes T. Woodman, G. H. Morrish, D. L. Ross, and J. Walker. A telegram, expressing best wishes for the season, was received from the president of the Hikurangi Croquet Club. The greens were opened by the Mayoress, Mrs. F. A. Jones, playing the first ball. Competitions during the afternoon were keenly contested for, the winners being: Helter skelter, Mesdames E. J. Brock and D. A. Williams; golf croquet, Mrs. G. H. Morrish; ladder, Mrs, C. L. Bagnail; hoops, Mrs. H. J. L. Goldthorpe. * * * •

A church social was held on Thursday evening in connection with the women's club of St. Peter's Church, Takapuna, in the parish hall. The Rev. and Mrs. R. Haley Trill acted as host and hostess. The function was well attended, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Two songs were sung by Miss Taylor, and two recitations were given by Miss Marjorie Hall, and at the close of the evening a recitation by the vicar. Mr. and Mrs. Buckley and Mr. Sinton formed a voluntary orchestra for the dances. Supper was served by the Misses Litt (2), Mrs. Turtill and Mrs. Ellis. Amongst those present were: Mesdames J. C. Blomfield, Matthewman, Turtill, Collard, Blackwood, Masfen, Chubb, Foote, Strange, M. Taylor, Nancarrow, Hall, Plumer-Jones, Drower, Dibley, Bleehynderi, Cutler, Winter, Harrison-Lee, Thomas and Dr. Teasdale, the Misses R. Williamson, Peggy Marsh, Bachus, B. Ellis, G. Dibley, Lorie (2), Litt (2), Taylor (2), O'Neill, D. Blomfield, M. Hall. - . . ■ .

To mark the closing of the season's activities, the Oririi Musical and Dramatic Club recently held a fancy dress dance. The hall had been artistically decorated for the occasion with blue and orange paper streamers and greenery. The prize-winners were: —Best costume: Miss T. Oliver as Victorian lady; highly commended, Miss E. Gerrand, Eastern lady. Most original: Mrs. J. Wiltshire, Father Time. Best costume: Mr. J. Mulligan as Johnny Walker; highly commended, Mr. W. Wood, schoolgirl. Most original: Mr. J. Wiltshire, caveman. Among others present in costume were: Mrs. D. G. Smith, golliwog; Mrs. E. Brown, Spanish lady; Mrs. W. Wood, Mother Gamp; Miss M. Cars well, butterfly; Miss G. Wood, spring cleaning; Miss Davison, the long and short of it; Miss O. Lind, records; Miss J. Rye, no more strike; Miss T. Houghton, yachting; Miss L. Rye, silk tax; Miss E. Kennett, mystery lady; Miss J. Henry, harlequin; Miss M. Anderson, cuddly doll; Miss N. Catley, Turkish princess; Miss T. Bentley and Miss G. Seatli, organ-grinder and his wife; Miss J. Brown, midshipman; Miss Y. Brown, early .Victorian.

The arte and crafts circle of the Penwomen's Club held their annual exhibition at their rooms yesterday, when a large number of members and friends attended. The stalls, which were set up around the room, contained many attractive articles, such as beautiful brass, pewter and leather work, handpainted calendars and other little Christmas novelties. The stallholders were: Miss E. Melville (convener), and Miss W. Melville, brass and pewter; Mrs. Charles Webber, hand-painted china; Mrs. Helen Griffiths, books of stories and poems; Mrs. Tompkin, calendars; Mrs. Vigors, bridge scorers' and calendars; Mrs. Maisie Carte-Llovd, miscellaneous calendars and novelties; Miss Briar Gardner, hand-made pottdiy; Miss Spicer, novelties; 'Mrs. Shutes, calendars, blotters and notebooks.