SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 147, 24 June 1933, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

At the monthly meeting of the Devonport W.C.T.U. held on Wednesday, Mrs. Williams presided, and members were appointed to take charge of the union's stall at the Winter Show. White ribbon day had special mention, and Mrs. Bm-nett gave a reading. ■* * * * Mies Kitty Harper gave an enjoyable evening for her pupils at her studio in Mount Eden recently. The evening was spent in dancing, games, and competitions, and a dainty supper was served. Miss Harper wore an ensemble of cherry g«orgette ; ' # # The Henderson Bowling Club held a card party, five hundred tournament and competition in aid of its funds in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday night. There was a good attendance of members and friends. The prize-winners were: Mrs. Hughes 1, Mrs. Starkey 2, Mr. Tubberty 1, Mr. H. Norcross 2. The competition was won by Mrs. Bennett.

Tho Mothers' Club, Y.W.C.A., a meeting on Tuesday, when Mrs. Ldwards presided over a large gathering of mothers and friends. An interesting and instructive address given by Mrs. Kenneth Gordon was enjoyed, and thoroughly appreciated by all present. The subject was "Souls of Other People," which brought forth quite a discussion. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Leitz, Sanders and Woolnough.

A meeting of the rapatoetoe W.C.T.U. was held in the Methodist Hall on Wednesday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. I. Long, occupied the chair. Devotional exercises were led by Mrs. Hulbert, who spoke on "Our Talents." Mrs. Long rendered a solo. Following ordinary business, the Rev. Wolloxall gave a very interesting talk on the temperance question. Afternoon tea was served by Miss Shimpton and Mrs. Nebsitt.

Tlio Ellerslio Croquet Club held its fortnightly card afternoon in the pavilion on Wednesday. Tho prizes were won by Mesdames Gollan, Sharp, and Miss Corley, and the novelty prizes by Mesdames Christmas and McDonald. Among tho players were: Mesdames Crawford, Anderson, Trebilcock, Sharp, Chapman, Gollan, Christmas, McDonald, Woods, B&ssett, Robinson, McShane, Laird, and Miss Corley. The hostesses were Mrs. Christmas and Miss Carrie.

A delightful evening was spent at the Puriri tearooms, Great South Road, Manurewa, when a flag 500 evening was held, under the auspices of the Manurewa Catholics. There was a good attendance of players, and the contestants wero very keen, tho prizes eventually being awarded to Mrs. L. Montgomerie, Mr. Peguero and Mr. Roy McGrail. Among those present were: Mesdames Peguero, Forbes, Oliver, Young, Small, Neild, Motion, Wall, Black, and Mehans.

An instructive talk on "The Psychology of Youth" was given by Sister Lewin to the Women's Progress Club on Wednesday afternoon, at the Higher Thought Temple. Tile speaker urged all mothers to make chums of their children as they were growing up into men and women; also to teach them that the liberties they enjoyed in these days of freedom brought also great responsibilities. The Temple Quartet played "Valse Cherie" and "Spring Twilight," and afternoon tea was served.

A meetiug of the Epsom W.C.T.U. was held recently, when, Mrs. Neal presided. An extract from "The Song of Our Syrian Guest" was read by Mrs. Benfell, evangelistic superintendent. It was reported that Green Lane L.T.L. had been revived and leaders appointed. In her interesting "travel talk," Sirs. Griffin took her hearers in imagination to northern France, with its beautiful buildings and well-kept soldiers' cemeteries. The speaker also described a journey through the Holy Land, mentioning many sacred places.

There was a large attendance of members at the musical circle of the Overseas Club last Wednesday, when Miss Alice Law, L.R.A.M., gave a lectin© recital 011 the works of Debussy and Tcliaikowskv. Madame Aileen Johns, who presided, sang two beautiful songs by the latter composer, "Ichabod" and "The Sounds of Day are Still." Miss Law illustrated her lecture with artistically rendered extracts from the composers' works. The Debussy selections were ''Clair do Lunc." "Cathedrale Engloutie," "Jardins sous la Pluie," and "Golliwog's- Cake Walk." Those by Tcliaikowskv included "Barcarolle," "Troika" (sleigh dance), allegretto from the "Pathetic Symphony," "Theme and Variations," ."ml "Russian Dance." At the close of the rectial Miss Law was presented with a beautiful bouquet. Supper, served in the dining room, brought an enjoyable evening to a close.

The monthly card party of the Catholic Women's League took place o:i Monday last, the conveners being Mesdames Stichbury, Raucli, McGinn and Beddoe. The prize-winners were Mrs. 11. Wright, Mrs. Robinson and Miss K. Boon. Among those present were: Mesdames Keating, Davey, Fulton, A. Blaek, Meehan, Silva, Cumin, Lindsay, K. Garland, Little, H. R. Leaning, Wright, W. A. Beddoe, McGinn, Blaikie, Meyer, Pilling, Lorimer, Howard Stradford, Goldsmith, Robinson, Misses K. Franklin, P. Punch, M. McMancmin, E. 31. McManemill, N. Lineen, E. Stichbury, Boone, M. Wells, A. Bryant, Benjamin, Davey.

A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Point Erin Kiosk on Wednesday last, when the Ponsonby Croquet Club held its second series of bridge afternoons. The winners of bridge were as follow: — Mrs. Hilton 1, Mrs. Wliitten 2. The hostesses were Mcsdames White (Bayswater), Green, Evans and Miss Turkington. Among those present were:— Mesdames Horsley, Thomas, Freyburg, Williams, Foster, Healey, White, Powley, Vause, Hodge, Evans, Crowe, Green, Kirk, Hardlev, Colthurst, E. Smith, Hilton, Cox, Torrence, Whitten, Miss Turkington and Miss Burton.

At a combined meeting of the com- ■ mittees and representatives of the staffs : of tile schools in the group comprising the Birkenhead dental clinic, steps were taken to raise funds to place the institution on a satisfactory footing. Mr. W. E. Roberts . presided. The amount received last year from fees charged to the pupils was 50 per cent below the total needed, and in addition to the charges made this year the sum of £30 is required. It was decided to hold a united fair and schools queen carnival. Messrs. H. Shaw (Northeote) and Noel J. Campbell (Birkenhead) were appointed organisers, and the fair will be held in the grounds of the Northeote High School in about three months.