SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 117, 20 May 1933, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A meeting of the Mount Albert branch of the League of Mothers was held 011 Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. Turner, sen., presided. Madam Mabel Millie gave an inspiring address on the subject of "Women." Musical items by Mcsdames Blomfield and Harvey were given. Afternoon tea was served by the tea and hostess committee at the end of the meeting. The St. John's Anglican Social Club at Northcote held a dance in the parish hall, when the Rev. I<\ W. Wilkes and Mrs. Wilkes officiated as host and hostess. Those present included Mesdames F. C. Swinbank, J. Barrett, C. Harkin, C. Morrison, F. Newman, I. Davidson, H. Rossiter, Misses M. Finlayson, V. Casey, R. Mackenzie, Skinner, E. Holman, M. Davison, M. Evans, G. La lioche, P. Blake, L. Beechcr, P. Smith, E. Davison. A successful meeting was held in Kelvin Hall, Onehunga, on Thursday to form a ladies' branch of A.P.U.W.A. I Mr. Imsley, chairman, opened 'the meeting, and a ladies' committee was formed, with Mrs. Pickering as president, Mrs. l;. Hoddcr secretary, and "Mrs. Murdock treasurer. Pastor Thornley gave a talk, and said he was pleased to see such a large gathering of ladies so interested to help in such a time of depression. The Auckland Federation of Women's Institutes is holding an exhibition of handicraft work in Milne and Choyce's recreation room next Thursday for the members' half-yearly gathering, but during the afternoon of both Thursday and Friday it will be open to the public free. As the work done on thrift lines by the members of the institutes is very clever, "the institutes think many who are not members may care to see the exhibition. * * » * A meeting of the Auckland Home Service Association was held on Wednesday. Mrs. J. T. F. Mitchell, president, welcomed home Mesdames Martin, Ross and W. R. Fee from an extended holiday abroad. Mrs. St. Clair Inglis reported that several members attended the annual meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children. It . was decided to co-operate in a pratieal ; way. All address on the work being' done J by the St. John Ambulance clinic at } Dock Street mission, was given by Mrs. , G. S. Cammcll. The oflice report showed , that home service was proving its use- j fulness in solving the problems in the t home life of its members. A jumble , sale, organised by Mrs. Eric McDonald, a and a bridge party, arranged by 1 Miss Janet Wallace, honorary secre- c tarv of the junior committee, resulted 1 in the sum of £16 being added 1 to the general fund. The manager had i established a benevolent fund, to be t used by the hospital visiting committee f as required to purchase comforts for any j I 'working member who w-.s a patient. I 1

A morning tea was lield at Milne and Choyce's Tudor room on Friday, when a number of girl friends entertained Miss Hilda Morse, of the Xative Affairs Department, who is resigning front the Civil Service. Miss I. Hutson acted as hostess. * • » ♦ An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. F. Sardelic, Richmond Street, Thames, on Wednesday, to celebrate the 21st birthday of her son, Mr. Wallace Jeffs. The rooms were decorated with, coloured streamers and bowls of chrysanthemums. Competitions and games were enjoyed. Those present included: Mesdames C. Payne, Gray (Tuvua), C. Warren (Auckland), 0Oakley, Misses Olive and Sybil Johnston, Francis Phillips, Grace Baker, Daisy and Elsie Osborne, Hazel Ensor. » * «• * The first of -a fortnightly series of bridge and "500" afternoons, which proved very enjoyable, was held at the Farmers' tearooms on Wednesday. Among those present were: Miss Wright, Mesdames Lusher, Bassett, Cole brook, Wilson. Hutchinson, Watson, White, Burke, H. Moran, Boden, Cossey, Devcrson, Wtark, Mollov, Bailey, Bridgens, B. Colebrook, Thompson, Kug_g, Patton, Laing, Browne, Curtis, Shaw, Bnrrill, Fellows, Winter, Prince. The bridge prize was won by Mrs. Patton; progressive "500," Mrs. Thompson; hidden number, Mrs. Winter. During the afternoon tea intermission Mrs. Curtis, on behalf of the Grey Lynn Croquet Club, thanked those present for their patronage. ■K- * * Tho Kensington tearooms was the sceno of a birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Jack, of Manukau Road, Epsom, on Wednesday evening in honour of tho coming of age of their daughter, MissX'issio Jack. During supper a large birthday cake was cut by the guest of honour. Tho eako was iced and decorated in pale apricot to match her dress. Mr. A. Stephen, of Frankton, conveyed

birthday greetings and presented a gold gilt carved key, given lier l>y her brother Bobbie. A most enjoyable evening was spent with dancing and musteal items rendered by Miss P. Austin and Mr. .T. Allan. Among those present were: Mesdames Brodie, Hatton, Stephen, Booker, Gilmore, McLennan, Lindsay, Watson, Butler, Scott, Chartens, Taylor, Smith, Duncan, Molloy, Frasor, Kean, Allan, Mooney, Thomson, Payne, Tagg, Misses M. Hatton, L. Hatton, J. Smith, J. -Gow, P. Austin, I). Pearson, B. Cliarteris, M. Charteris, L. Watson, X. Adamson, D. Taylor, M. Taylor, L. Gilmore, M. Cowden, L. Craig, E. Allan, J. Copeland, and J. Butler. * * -M- # St. Andrew's Hall, Epsom, was a scene of gay activity on Thursday evening, when the Aotea Tennis Club held its first dance of the season. During the evening the trophies won at the recent handicap tournament were presented by Mrs. A. H. Long. The successful competitors were:—Ladies' singles, Mrs. E. Clarke; ladies' doubles, Mrs. E. Clarke and Miss E. Barrier; men's singles, Mr. M. Barrier. The men's doubles final has iitill to be played. Popular music was rendered by Mr. Trevor Eady. The ladies of the social committee present were: Mrs. Ball, wearing black lace; Mrs. E. Clarke, pink lace and georgette; Miss G. Seymour, brown lace; Miss E. Barrier, Mongolia lace; Miss Taylor, pink lace; Miss R. Long, lemon lace; Miss .T. Smith, lemon ninon. Others present were: Mrs. A. T. Long, black satin beaute; Mrs. B. Goulding. brown embossed georgette; Mrs. W. 0. Offer, green crepe elisc; Mrs. H. G. Badcock, black crepc satin; Mrs. PI. P. King, pink printed ninon; Mrs. E, Pegler, pink angel skin; Mrs. Hulbert, cherry velvet; Mrs. Boss, white lace; Miss Bull, blue georgette; Miss M. Long, green satin; Miss M. Ashton, black net; Miss N. Asliton, figured georgette;' Miss dc Lange, pink lace and georgette; Miss Jenkins, white satin; Miss Badcock, apricot taffeta; Miss Whiteman, pink satin; Miss Nicol, pink satin; Miss Mac Lean, pink organdie; Miss E. MacLean, blue georgette and lace; Miss Harper, black georgette; Miss lon, blue georgette; Miss Tremain, white satin; Miss Kemble, white lace; Miss E. Murray, red velvet; Miss M. Wright, pink lace; Miss Hemus, white satin beaute; Miss I. Jessup, black lace; Miss S. Clarke, cyclamen lace; Miss T. Clarke, black net over satin; Miss Spinks, black velvet; Miss Purser, white panne velvet; Miss M. Purser, red lace; Miss K. Barriball, blue georgette .and lace; Miss M. Slater, blue super suede; Miss Whittaker,' black crepe do chine with velvet cape; Mit's Boone, pink crepe elise; Miss E. Austen, white satin; Miss D. Austen, apricot net.