SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 150, 28 June 1933, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Empire Day this year was marked by the celebration in an unusual quarter, writes our London correspondent. The Junior Carlton unbent so far as to ask in addition to private guests a large party of journalists to lunch, in order to celebrate tlie day in a menu composed of 187 different foods from 45 different parts of tlie Empire. A very decorative accompaniment of this veritable tour de force was a globe made entirely of flowers in which differently coloured blooms were arranged as a map of the world, with the sea in blue livdrangeas, the Empire in red carnations, while the rest of the world was composed of white hydrangeas. It was a great gathering of 000, complete with tfic Archbishop of Canterbury. « * » • Mrs. Keady, of Wynyard Street, gave a dance for h?r daughter Moira at her residence on Monday evening. Golden poppies were arranged in the dance room and on tlie supper tables. Mrs. Keady wore a black lace and chiffon; Miss Moira Keady was in ivory crepe and turquoise velvet; Miss Clare Rowland, hyacinth lace and ruby velvet; Miss Marie Drysdale, lacquer red organdie; Miss Lulu Drysdale, mist blue checked jiinon; Miss Mary Matthew, black and pink taffeta; Miss Felice Letton, lemon tulle; Miss Florence Johnson, pastel pink crepe suede; Miss Rose Farquhar, primrose lace; Miss M. Farquhar, black Georgette; Miss Beatrice O'Brien, ivory satin; Miss Frances O'Meara, tomato flat crepe; Miss Mary O'Dowd, emerald green # # The Jellicoe Park Tennis Club s first masked fancy dress dance, held in tlie Homai Sports Hall last evening, proved a successful and well-attended function. The subdued pink and orange lighting showed to advantage the various manycoloured fancy dresses, while the hall was prettily decorated with red, blue and orange streamers. The judges were Mrs. George and Mrs. Duffy, and the prize winners were:—Best original dress, Miss Dolly Kennerley, as the Homai Store; Mr. Sanderson, Ghost in the Garden. Best fancy dress, Mrs. Ansley, an Eastern dancer; Mr. G. Smith, a nigger minstrel. Special prizes wcro given to Miss L. Whitecombe, J.C.L. Star Attraction, and Miss N. Young, greengrocer. The winners were arrested by Sir. Mclvor (as a policeman) and brought before the judges for the presentations. The Monte Carlo waltz was won bv Mrs. Ansley and Mr. L. G. Edwards. The following were present: Mrs. Griiulrod, Spanish coquette; Mrs. McLean, dancing girl; Miss K. Grindrod, fairy dye; Miss M. Grindrod, gipsy; Mrs*. Guthrie, huntswoman; Mrs. White, frills and fancies; Mrs. Sanderson, pierrot; Mrs. Wallasli, artist; Miss Edna Grassick, night; Miss Gwen Weir, waiter; Miss Joyce Kennerley, skater; Mrs. Kemp, spider web; Mrs. Arthur, Dutch boy; Cressey Davies, Felix pierrot; Miss M. Ryan, pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Smith, black lace; Misses Madill. Japanese. * * * * A surprise dance was given to Sister Lcn Chambers in the Lily, of Devonport Bebekah lodgeroom last evening. The guest of honour, who wore a frock of' black tulle, with embossed bridge coat, was presented on behalf of the guests with a birthday cake and cushion. Oldtime dancing was enjoyed, the music being supplied by Sister Leece, wearing black satin. Among those present were: Mrs. Jack Santo, white georgette, pink trimmings; Mrs. F. Roman, Mack lace; Mrs. S. Edwards, apple green floral taffeta; Mrs. B. Knight, blue figured taffeta; Mrs. Diver, pink angel skin lace; Mrs. Dixon, black lace; Mrs. Fisker, green silk rayon; Mrs. Mat Scott, jun., ring velvet; Mrs. M. Cruieksliank, white satin beaute; Mrs. W. York, rose silk taffeta; Mrs. B. Laing, wine silk lace; Mrs. IT. Reaks. monolight blue georgette; Mrs. Blomfield, green satin with black bridge coat; Mrs. Black, black marocain, trimmed with white; Mrs. W. Smith, cinnamon crepe de chine; Mrs. Spinley, pleated chenille; Mrs. Scott, sen., figured georgette; Mrs. James, black georgette; Mrs. O'Carroll, embossed velvet; Mrs. Whitley, black angel skin lace; Mrs. Hemingway, pink velvet with bridge coat; Miss* Carlaw, daffodil satin beaute and lace; Miss G. Sevi, lime green taffeta; Miss B. Wilson, floral taffeta; Miss K. York, apple green satin; Mis.? B. Laing, pink georgette; Miss L. Munro. buttercup satin; Miss Archer, blue marocain; Miss Pat Archer, chenille velvet; Miss Bae Roman, sky blue satin: Miss L. Horslev. apricot lace: Miss .T. Parr, black satin; Miss X. Hale, red satin beaute with cape to match; Miss A . Gibbons, l pple green georgette; Miss M. Cusworfb, peaeli satin, relieved with fur; Miss B. Kenrif- lv. powder b.ue georgette.

Palms and feathery greenery were tlie decorations chosen for the first annual communal ball held in the Inter-house Club Booms, Chancery Street, last evening, in aid of funds for tlie Auckland "Chevra Kadisha" and Benevolent Society. Special rooms, were arranged for bridge, mail jong, and vocal items. The societies that assisted in making the function a success were: The Beth Israel, Auckland Hebrew Congregation, Jewish Women's Benevolent Society, Auckland Zionist Society, Auckland Jewish Club, Auckland branch Union of Jewish Women of New Zealand, Auckland Jewish Girls' Society and the Auckland Judean Association. The convenor of the ball was Mrs. Alexander Follick, assisted by a large committee. * ■» * *

The Mount Albert Croquet Club held their fortnightly bridge and 500 afternoon in the bowling pavilion on Tuesday. Mrs. Maxwell, the president, presented the prizes to tlio winners as follows: Bridge, Mrs. McGill and Miss Lambe; 500, Mesdames Hicks and Lowe; special, Mrs. Angus. Among those present were: Mesdames T. Maxwell, W. Forsyth, F. J. Smith, E. Robertson, *A. Angus, L. Windsor, H. Palter, F. J. McKay, T. D'Eath, H. Lowe, R. Thomas; G. Clark, Z. Hodgson, T. J. Moore, B. Fountain, L. Townley, W. J. Brown, Turner, McGill, W. Turner, W\ Kcatley, Ball, Lempriare, Long, J. Garlick, W. Evans, J. Sage, W. Green, Outram Horspool, Hicks, L. Whitfield, P. I'lojd, W. Good, E. T. Thomas, B. Harbutt, Stenson, G. F. Hosking, Nosworthy, A. Edwards, Morley, Misses J. and M. Lambe, A. Hanlon, O. Rowling.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Society held a successful At Home in tlio Penwomen's Club rooms yesterday afternoon, when a large gathering of Scottish members and friends were present, the attendance being a record for the auxiliary. An talk was given by Mr. J. Budge on Caithness. a noted fishing town on the Moray Firth, in the North of Scotland. A peculiarity of the district for n'any miles around is that there arc neither trees nor hills, and yet it is situated in the rough highlands of the north. A badge of the St. Andrew's Society was presented to Mr. Budge by the president, Mrs. Black, as a mark of appreciation. Items were rendered by Mrs Middleton and Miss Morrison. Votes ot thanks to the speaker and performeis were passed by Mrs.. Will and Mrs. D. McCronc. Afternoon tea was served by the committee, and the meeting closed with the singing of "Aukl Lang Syne.

Friday night was a gaia night jn Kumeu, when the lemus Club held its annual ball m the 1 üblic He lL Streamers of blue and gold, the club colours, coloured paper hats, streamers and confetti added to tlie gaiety of the cvenin". Dr. Harris, president of the club, welcomed visitors from clubs representing Hobsonville, Auckland, Swanson, Riverhead, Waimauku, Woodhill, Helensville and Waikonkou. Opportunity was taken during the evening to present the trophies won at the Kaipara sub-association tournaments and the Easter club handicaps. Among those t>resent were:—rMrs. AY. Smith, who woie a frock of cinnamon brown satin beaute; Mrs. I. Owtram, pale pink organdie; Mrs. W. Patterson, black velvet, relieved with white; Mrs. Pearman, jun., black frilled georgette; Miss Eileen Dale, lemon floral crepe; Miss Ina Harrison, turquoise blue satin; Miss Gladys Faulkner, black ring velvet; Miss G. Ormc, pale green frilled organdie; Miss Joan Hill, briar pink crepe de chine; Miss K. Reber, black and white net; Miss I. Gill, green ninon; Miss Ailsa Clarke, pink floral georgette; Miss Marjorie Clarke, black satin beaute; Miss Betty Robinson, scarlet satin; Miss Giles, ivory satin; Mrs. G. Adams, rose pink crepe de chine; Miss Tliyra Shuttleworth, black chiffon velvet; Miss Joyce Petford, shell pink georgette; Miss Lorna Robinson, white satin, with green coatee; Miss I. Oceleston, floral frilled ninon; Miss E. Coughlan; black velvet, with diamante trimming; Miss Kathleen Petford, moonlight souple satin; i Miss T. Dane; pale blue crepe de chine; ' Miss X. Parnell, cremc organdie; Miss ! Phyl. Petford, pale apricot crinkled i crepe. The winners of tlie Monte Carlo I waltz were Miss Joyce Petford and Mr. , W. Reber.

A succcssful 500 evening was held in the St. Ignatius schoolroom, St. Helier's Bay, on Monday night, when about 00 people attended. Tlie prize winners were: Mesdames Matthews, Hirst, Morgan and Mr. J. Kerr. A dainty supper was served by Misses Corban and O. Ivrause.

The usual monthly meeting of tlie Auckland French Club was held on Monday, when Mr. P. S. Ardern presided. Prior to the commencement of the programme, the French Consul, Monsieur Edouard Joubert, on behalf of the French Government, presented decorations to Mr. P. S. Ardern and Madame Foley, the former being made Officier do l'lnstruction Publique and the latter Oflicier d'Academic. An excellent programme of musical and dramatic items had been arranged by Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Coldhani. French songs were rendered by Mrs. W. Meek, pianoforte solos by Mr. P. T. Stebbing, violin solos by Master J. P. Stuart, solo dance by Miss M. Brook, humorous readings by Mr. L. H. Thomass, and a humorous sketch entitled "Gascon et Brigette," by Miss Barr and Messrs. Carpenter and i)e Lanehc. Following an interval for supper, a comedy entitled "La Dame de Bronze et Le Monsieur do Cristal" was presented by the Mount Albert Grammar School French Club, parts being taken by Mr. and Mrs. (i. S. Coldhani, W. O. Broad, 1. J. Takle, A. D. Kuthe and W. H. Hedges.