SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 87, 13 April 1933, Page 9

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Afternoon- tea talks are the latest craze, writes otir London correspondent. Instead of dance music cafe p&trons now listen to lectures on science, economics, music and the theatre by experts.

A ball in, aid of, the Catholic orphanages is b?ing organised, and' will be held about the middle of June in the Town Hall. ?The. debutantes will be presented to his; Lordship, Dr. List on, as they were last js?ear. ' '■ '''' , '

TJfe Glenhi'opk V Hiill was crowded W'hejjj' 'Mr., J..^f'lJoniielly;'and- his troupe gav«£a concert-in aid,of the ladies' sewing <sjuild. Every item of tlie programme was received:; M?. Gilniore, i whoacted- its ; chairman, thanked Mr. Dohnelly^and;'performers 'on .behalf of the' guild. After supper, dancing was indulged in till'.the' early- hours of the morning, miteic; b,eing supplied by Mr. Donnelly; Mrs; 'Mitchell, Master -Belling, ham (piano), Mr..■ Bellingham (violin), and Mr. MeKinney "(accordion). - * * * »

A card evening under the auspices of ; the Grey Lynn and Arch Hill ' Ex-j Servicemen's Club, was held on Monday evening, when flag 500 was played. The ladies' committee responsible were: Mesdames Cossev, Holdswortli, O'Sullivan, Taylor, Boyd, Torrens and Henderson, of which Mrs. Sarney was unavoidably absent owing- to sickness. The first three prizes were won .by Mr. and Mrs. Bell and a friend. The. three novelty prizes were ■ won by Mrs. Harvey and friends. An excellent supper was provided by the ladlesY ' ' ' • • ■" :

t . a Arrangements for the Poppy Day collection were made last evening at the meeting of the Birkenhead Women's Association. The president, Mrs. A. E. Wood, occupied the chair, and appealed for donations of old clothes, clean old rags for use in cases of sickness, and stated that a collection box would 'be placed at the door during the association's meetings for donations towards the relief fund. The members were reminded of the resolution urging their attendance at the householders' meeting on April 24, in support of women candidates for the- school committee.

A meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Methodist' schoolroom on Tuesday, when those present included a contingent from Birkenhead. Dr. Craig gave the address, and stressed that all church women should join. She also explained the great advantages women have now and urged them to use these for the home, and the world. Some recitations and original songs were also given by Dr. Craig. Afternoon tea was served and a trail of pennies given.

A bridge party was given yesterdayafternoon at the Lyceum. Club by Mrs. F. H. Cliisholm for her sister, Lady Braddon, who arrived by the Monterey on a visit to New Zealand. The guests were: Mesdames J. Alexander, P. Lindsay, Cunliffe Parker, Percy Stokes, J. J. Kingston, FT. Kerker, Tewsley,, Hodgkins, Mackay Grant, Hill, J. B. Macfarlane, H. T. Ball, Buchanan, Lintott, Waller, Vaile, Biss ;(Wellington), McCaw, Bruce Mackenzie, Skeet, Brittain, Masefield, Noakes, Le May, Kenderdine, Spicer, Ashton, Cameron, and Misses Clark, Nurse, and' Wyde-Brown.

The clubhouse of the West End Lawn Tennis Club presented' a gay scene on Wednesday, last when the ladies of the club held their At Home. Many friends and visitors from other clubs were entertained and spent a very enjoyable afternoon. ..The afternoon took the form of a "Yankee Tournament," the prize winners be.insr Mrs. Redwood (West End), Mrs. Marshall (Hallvburton Johnstone), and Mrs. Callinan (West End). Among the visitors present were: Mrs. Totman and Dr. Buckley-Turkinston. a vicepresident of the club, who officiated in presenting the prizes.

The "Club of Music Friends" held the first meeting of the season last Saturday afternoon at the Lyceum Club Tooms. Miss Alice Law, the president, pave an interesting.talk about Johannes Brahms and liifi workft. This was illustrated ny Piano-solos bv Miss Tawy Among the items plaved were "Rhapsody in G Minc*%" two movements, from the Sonata in F Minor, a. srroup of waltzes and two intermezzos.'Miss Law_ and Miss Mary Natban .'.played as a nmno dn?t "Three Hungarian Dances." .Miss Jorke cave as vocal item*'"Sapphic Ode and "The Sandman." At the conclusion of the programme afternoon .tea was banned round.

The annual meeting of the Victoria League girls' committee was held in the league rooms.' on Monday evening; The! chairman congratulated the members upon the enthusiasm and'interest, shown, and also upon thc-amount of work done. The work/of-the various . circles was commented on, and the secretaries, fcr6H6ur£r 3tkX oonvcnGrs were tTi&nlcscl for their valuable assistance. • The sewing circle has made 900 "children's garments. which were .distributed between the Citv Mission and St; John Ambulance. The toy circle made 100 toy animals, 90 calendars, besides other toys which were sent-as Christmas gifts to children "living in the backblocks, 85 parcels being sent in all. Thirty-three weekly visits were paid to the hospital, 400 magazines and'9oo comic papers beins? distributed, A presentation of a handbag was made to Miss Kathleen Aickin; who has' been honorary secretary of .the srirls' committee for the past six years. The chairman, upon making the presentation, thanked Miss Aickin for the wonderful interest shown and the practical work she had done for the league. The following officers were elected: —Chairman, Mrs. L. S. Rickerby; hon. secretary, Miss M. Cerutty; hon. assistant secretary, Miss Mary Cruickehank and Mias Rufby Coleman; hon. treasurer; Mies G.- McConnell.