SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 172, 24 July 1933, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter, Auckland, No. 23(>, held a dance at Renall Street Hall, Ponsonby, on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance of members and friends. Old-time and modern dancing was indulged in, and Scotch dances, accompanied by the bagpipes played by Messrs. Amor, Ferguson and McCombe. A dainty supper was served. A meeting of the Ponsonby branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in St. John's Hall on Thursday afternoon. The president, .Miss Read, was in the chair. Dr. Jeanie Craig was the speaker for the afternoon, and illustrated her talk with song and story, which was very much appreciated. Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Hawkins were appointed delegates to the New Zealand Alliance Convention. A "bring and buy" sale was also held. Afternoon tea closed a very happy gathering. # » » » At a meeting of the Auckland provincial executive of the Girl Guide Association, held on Tuesday last, it was decided to hold a drive throughout the city and suburbs to collect food, more especially groceries, for the relief of local distress. This drive will take place on August 30, when guides will make a house to house collection for goods. A special committee has been set up to make arrangements, and offers of cars for August 30 would be very welcome. The third annual social of the Auckland Primary Schools' Association, hold in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Saturday evening, proved bright and entertaining. The delegates, members and friends were welcomed by the president, Mr. Alfred Roberts. The hall was gay with yellow jasmine and wattle, and an excellent programme was presented. Community singing, led by Mr. Vernon Shaw, added to the jolly spirit of the evening, while songs and duets were rendered by Mesdames Patterson, Walsh, Le Petit and P. Owen, elocutionary items by Miss Tremaine and Mr. Weils, and flute solo:-; by Mr. E. Moor. Miss Hawkins acted as pianist. * » * • A surprise party was given at the residence of Mrs. Clias. C. Ward, "Ngaere," Norana Avenue, Remuera, on Saturday night, when the rooms were tastefully decorated with daffodils and violets. The hostess received her guests in a gown of cherry embossed georgette with coatee. Among those present were: Mesdames J. Hornblow, E. Wagstaff, W. Carstern.s, Ron Ward, Potter; Misses Poppy White, M. Flavell, M. Bagnall, Southgate, Betty Harris, Griffin, Mellar, Kay Christie. The evening was spent very pleasantly with music and dancing, and items were given by Miss ICay Christie, Miss Griffin, Mrs. Hornblow, Messrs. Dan Flood, L. Stuart, Frank Green, O. Baxter, Eric Maxwell.

•The ladies of St. Paul's Methodist Church, Remuera, held a social afternoon in the schoolroom last week. The room was decorated with golden wattle, Iceland poppies and hanging baskets of ferns. A cordial welcome was extended to the visitors by Mrs. Don. An enjoyable programme was presented, items being given by Mrs. De Berg, Mrs. Hiirle, Mrs. Mcßean, Miss Claire Brown, Mrs. Carr and Miss Joy Bishop. A novel competition was won by Mrs. Shorney and Mrs. Beere. The hostesses were Mesdames Ready, French, Petty, P. Winstone, Adlington, Don, Penn, White, Carr, Roberts, Wayte, Craven, Berry, Blomfield, Bishop, C. 810 nfield, and R. Hill, Misses Kent, Alnutt, Davis and White. * * * * The thirteenth annual ball of Court Pride of Henderson was held in the Henderson Town Hall on Wednesday, when the hall was artistically decorated with palms and wattle. Visitors were present from Court Maid Marion, Sisters Burbridgc, Gabb, Mead, Cunningham, Gamble, Fairhead, Milligan, Catliey, Stych, Garrett, Haining, Leece, Baker, Berfell, Gunter, Latclimore, Young, Billings, McAdams, Piatt, Spalding, Dennis, Hay, Kydd, Spalding, Rhodes, Thompson. From Court Edith Cavell were Sisters Pliipps, Knott and Rawlings. Among the dancers were: Mesdames -Knipe, C. Dickins, K. Saelie, Coesey, Hughes, Hudson, B. Cranwell, Xorcrosc, Shaw, Rennie, Sutton, Hall, V. Dickins, Murphy, Styclie, Steel, Gunter, Coulter; Misses Greeves, V. Williams, Jones, Johnson, De Montalk, L. Bussey, M. Butler, P. Roberts, Holborrow, Buscombe, V. Leslie, Pilgrim, Jolinson, i Ozicli, M. Bussey, R." Leslie, Scott, F. J Moors, E. Roberts, A. Leslie. The Monte ; Carlo waltzes were won by Miss CutVr 'and. Mr. Willirins, and Mrs. L. Pcrri.; i and Mr. Xazey. Mrs. Knipe played 1 extras during supper.'

The women's common room at the Auckland University College was crowded on Saturday evening when the Auckland brunch of the Federation of University Women held a bridge party to raise money for the travelling fellowship fund. Miss Vera Hay, president of the Federation, explained that the Federation aimed at getting together £2000 ill New Zealand to establish a fellowship for Xow Zealand students, and Auckland's share was £500, a considerable portion of which had already been raised. # * » • The committee of the Transport Queen for Prosperity Week honours gave a delightful dance on Saturday evening a;: the Manor House for their candidate, Miss Adele Hogan. The two bnllroonw were used, and the lounge and drawing room for games and cards. Hi';li stands of rhododendrons, palms, gold flowers and lighting in shades of red and gold were used with artistic effect. The hostesses were Mrs. George Hogan, who wore a gown of black crushed velvet, and Mrs. H. O. Wiles, who was in black Chant-illy lace and silver tissue wrap. Miss Adele Ilogan wore ivory crackle crepe. The secretary, Miss Muriel Sanders, was in black chiffon and lace.

The Henderson School Committee's efforts to raise funds for providing cocoa for the children and firewood for the school were continued on Wednesday when an old time dance, Monte Carlo, card tournament and competition was held in the supper room of the Town Hall. Songs were given by Mr. A. Dollar, with Mrs. Dollar as accompanist. Recitations by Mr. and Mrs. Clegg, and Mrs. Hudson. Selections on the English | accordion were contributed by Mr. Knipe. The competition was won by Mrs Llewell, the statue waltz by Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, and the Monte Carlo bv Mr. and Mrs. Cave. The winners of the card tournament were Miss Stock 1, Mrs. Devlin 2. » * » » The dance held in the Parish Hall at Northcoto by St. John's Social Club was very enjoyable. The Monte Carlo competition was won by Miss Meßirnie and Mr. I'. Holman. Among those present were: Mesdames F. W. Wilks, C. A. Clark, W. Marshall. T. G. Fielder, J. Barrott, E. Campbell, J. Henderson, W. P. Roberts, W. Rackett, I. Davison, J. Stewart, E. Million, A. Wrightson, R. Sterling, F. C. Swinbank, C. Morrison, F. Newman, A. B. Martin, Campbell, A. E. Harding, Gray, N. S. Davidson, Hughes, Holman. H. B. Ilerrick, Misses Ross, Holman, B. Davey, T. Couldrey, Munce, Davison, G. Robb, M. Finlavson, R. Caley, D. Wilkes, M. Maher, E. Ross, M. Herrick, G. La Roche, E. Davison, McKenzie, M. Meßirnie, Stacey, R. Evans, Marshall, Wrightson, G. Lythgo, R. Gray, Lapish, D. La Roche, Chiplin. "»» » « The Town Hall, Papatoetoe, presented a gay scene on Friday evening when some 200 children took part in a fancy dress carnival, which was arranged by ' the social committee of the St. George's Anglican Church, Papatoetoe. The hall was appropriately decorated with illustrated nursery rhymes, wattle blooms, streamers and potted ferns. Mrs. W. J. Nicholson, in black crepe de chine, and Mrs. Harrison, in black georgette and wrap, acted as hostesses, while the judges of the fancy dress costumes were Mrs. E. H. B. Milsom, wearing wine georgette and fur wrap, and Mrs. Keeble, in black lace with wrap of gold lame. Before the presentation of prizes, which was made by Mrs. Averill, who wore floral georgette and fur coatee, Archbishop Averill remarked that oil few occasions had he .j seen such a large and varied number of fancy dresses at a children's function, and he also paid a tribute to Mrs. T. Partridge and the committee for their excellent organising. The prizewinners tfcre: Girls under six years, Irene Davidson as a nurse and Margaret Simms as a hiker; under 10 years, Betty Robinson as Dick Whittington and Betty Brooke as Victorian lady; under 1(1 years. Miss E. Baird as "Records," and Miss E. Kay as Spanish.lady; boys under six years, Gordon Crocombe as a cat and Master Greenhough as Cupid; under 10 years. Master ,7. Lincoln as a Chinaman and Master D. Brooke as a bear; under 10 years, Master P. Brooke as a Mexican* and Master T. Garland as Jester. Special prizes were given to Miss F. Fielden as "Garden Seeds," the most original costume, and to Master Clifford Taylor as a moth, the most outstanding costume. Under Mrs. Partridge and Mr. E. D. Wilkinson the children carried out many of the old-time dances and were afterwards treated to a supper arranged |by the ladies of the committee. The | latter part of the evening was devoted to the adults, when a varied progrT-'ve of old time i\v 1 'i«b'"r!i dance.-, in t' - hands of Mr. S. Nicholson, was ca.iied I out.

The Avon circle met in the Penwomen's Club rooms on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Helen Griffiths, president, welcomed the visitors from Greenhithe Women's Institute, who presented a charming one-act play, "The Patchwork Quilt," which won first placc at the recent dramatic festival. Musical monologues, ''Home, Sweet Home" and "Lorraine Lorree," were given by Eilene Reilly, and the poems, "Elf Horns Blow" and "The Greenstone Tiki," were recited, by request, by little Patty McLaughton. Clever character studies were portrayed by Miss Leila Armitage. Conjuring tricks were presented by Mr. Basham; Miss Whittaker sang "Solvieg's Song," and Mr. Wallace Gill gave a vocal item; the floral dances won applause, being interpreted by sixteen young folk. Miss Doris MesSer, retiring secretary, was presented by Mrs. Helen Griffiths, on behalf of the circle, with two handsome books.

Miss Aicken was the guest of honour at a kitchen evening held in the Riverliead hall on Thursday evening, arranged by the school committee and parents. Mr. Winchester, chairman of the school committee, spoke in glowing terms of the esteem in which Miss Aicken was held by the parents, scholars and her fellow teachers. Mr. Greensmith, headmaster of the school, also spoke highly of Miss Aiekens' ability and his regret at losing a valuable member of his staff. On behalf of the schoolchildren Vera Jonkers presented the teacher with a beautiful posy of violets, and Mrs. Blythe made a presentation on behalf of the school committee. Mr. V. Butler suitably replied for Miss Aicken. Miss Aicken wore a frock of moonbeam georgette with a black figured velvet coatee. A programme of songs and elocutionary items, including two small plays, was given by the school children during the evening. Mrs. K. Blvtlie and Mr. Nicholson ako contributed* to the programme. Dancing was enjoyed to the music supplied by Mrs. T. Jonkers and Messrs. A. Hamilton and Jock McKay. Extras were played by Mrs. R. Gould. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Howlette were the winners of a Monte Carlo waltz held during the evening. Refreshments were served by the ladies' social committee.

Mrs. F. Hawthorne Pope, of St. George's Bay Road, gave an enjoyable dance on Saturday evening for her daughter Valerie's young friends, the ballroom was decorated with bowls of arum lilies, balloons and stands ot golden mimosa, the supper, table holding flat crystal vases of violets, and tiie reception room was arranged for mail jong. Mrs. Pope received the guests in a black frilled tulle; Miss Valerie Pope wore a dainty frock of opalesque blue flat crepe. Anion? those present were: Mrs. Rawsou Smith, who wore delphinium blue crepe satin; Mrs. Le May. maroon brocaded chenille georgette; Mrs. Scott, claret crepe suede; Mrs. Ivan Phillips, pastel satin crepe; Miss H. West, black crepe suede; Miss Margaret McArthur, white and blue spotted dimity; Miss Molly Hyams, pale cornflower blue satin; "Miss Marjory Chatfield, flesh pink o.gandie; Miss June Vickerman, primrose erakle crepe; Mi>> Bobby Marriner, blrsh rose organdie: Mirs Rita Taylor, pastel pink faille; Miss Delnia Goldsmith, flame taffeta; Miss Flora Chilwell. pink and gold brocaded taffeta; Miss Barbara Bates, floral blue organdie; Miss Glcnis Adams, blue embroidered Anglais; Miss Maud Bai.c\, red and primrose floral ninon.

At the conclusion of the production of "Mary Rose" on Saturday evening, a pleasant function took place in the supper room, where Bishop Liston, patron of the Catholic Repertory Society, congratulated Mr. Gaston Mervale, producer. and the players, on their outstanding performance. He said it was a joy for everyone to witness such a charming fantasy as presented thit evening. He could add nothing to what his Excellency the Governor-General had already said. He thanked the players, and those who contributed to the success of the production in other ways. In a special way the gratitude of the society was due to Miss Valerie OrmonrlCox, who, at considerable personal sacrifice, had come from Gisborne to play the title role. On behalf of the society his Lordship presented her with a silver manicure set as a token of appreciation. Mr. Sneddon, president of the society, thanked his Lordship for his congratulations. In reviewing the difficulties of the production, lie made special mention of Mise Orinoml, and the assisting artists, who had provided the incidental music; to Mrs. Sommerville, wardrobe mistress; Mr. Vernon Brown, responsible for the artistic settings; Mr. J. A Mackle, stage manager; and the secretary, Mr. M. D. Dougherty. J # » • *

Always one of tlie most popular events 'of the year, the annual ladies' night, held by 'the Devonport Orphans' Club in the Masonic Hall, Devonport, on Saturday evening, was largely attended by members and their wives and friends. Mr. C. M. Littlejolin, president of the club, assisted by Mrs. Littlejolin, welcomed the guests. The hall and tables were decorated with roses and bowls of wattle, violets and yellow jonquils, with the Orphan's Club banner prominently displayed. Contributing to an entertaining programme were: Miss Phyllis Tye, Mr. Roy Brinsden, Mr. Gordon Fagan, Mr. Reg Morgan, Mr. Dan Flood, Mr. Simmers, Mr. Rex Yates, Mr. Frank Sutherland, Mr. Kardo and Mr. Vincent Aspey. Community singing, which was led by Mr. R. Morgan, and orchestral selections, played by the Orphans' orchestra, were included in tlie programme. Supper was served by the men's committee. Among those present were: Mrs. H. F. W. Meikle, Mayoress of Devonport, Mesdaines G. E. Harnett, C. Downes, A. Vosper, R. Spinley, A. W. Short, Leu Vosper, J. Rainey, Frank Procter, R. Doble, D. Deerv/F. J. Hooker, T. C. Lock, C. Hale, W. Cox, W. Angel, T. 0. Fa: quharson, Lyon, T. N. Peek, K. ; Rowlings, E. C. Madden, C. H. Pitts, O. J. Nilson, E. Aldrklge, Oswin, A. Walsh, A. E. Maclean, O. Wood, F. C. Hilford, C. E. Howe. E. Johnston, W. B. Kirkman, R. E. Frater, Roy Cooper, W. L. Bakewell, M. R. Hjmmel, Guy Blandford, Coutts, R. Doble, S. Darrocli, L. Prime, E. Gladding, N. Ogilvie, A. T. Page, W. E. Tye, Gravill, F. G. Nabb, P. Double, G. H. Laeey, W. J. Dew, Castleton, H. J. J. Butler, N. Burgess, A. Ferguson, O. Guest, Lionel Hartinan, A. Kemp, H. Richards, Hubert Crook, | C. E. Cooper, Clark, J. D. Kennedy, A. | F. Bennett, J. 11. Bigelow, W. H. BenI pett, E. L. Brodie, H. Bruce, Misses . Eileen Crook, Jean Vosper, M. G. ChatI win, B. Kyle, Blick, Doris Bigelow, N. ' Hall, D. Dawson, G. Starr. F. Ogilvie, B. Walsh. W. Silver, E. Sheriff, Ethel Ch-itv.'in, I>. Short, M. Lvo'n, 11. Him iiiel, Diiphne Darrocli, K. Pitts,. Wood, j Thomas,' P. Tye, Edna Tye, • M. ■ Wafeli;

The Kolii.-St. Heliers W.C.T.U. held a drawing room meeting at the home of Mrs. Hugh Ivasper. .Mrs. Perkins opened with a short talk 011 spreading cheerful-. ness. Miss C. M. McLay, Dominion organiser for Y. and Maori Work, gave an interesting address 011 medical temperance, and Maori work in the North. Mesdamea Warhurton and Phillips gave solos, accompanied by Mrs. Littlejohn. Two members were appointed delegates for the forthcoming Alliance Convention. * » » ■» I At the recent annual meeting of the Sandringham League of Mothers the ; following ladies were elected to office . for the year 1933-34: —President, Mrs. W. Gilmour; secretary, Mrs. W. Utting; committee, Mesdames Blenkarn, M. Carey, Dick, Harvey, Hynes, Markwick, Rich, Russell, Wallace, Wright. Mesdames English (provincial president) and Wliyte (provincial secretary) were prosent, also visitors from Gisborne and • Otorohanga branches. The meeting stood . in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr. John Court. Mrs. Wallace provided the thought for the month. Mrs; Osborne sang, and at the conclusion of the meeting the branch's newly-formed dramatic club presented a short sketch entitled "lhe Sewing Circle."

Voting commences to-morrow (I tiesday) for the carnival queen in connection with the fair to be held in October in aid of the Birkenhead dental clinic. 1 school in the area served by the clinic has entered a candidate. These are: Northcotc, Yolande Cross; Birkenhead, Sybil Norton; Birkdale, Shirley Patterson; Glenfiekl, Joan Klingender; Albany, Dorothy Foley. All indicator is to be placed at each school showing the votes recorded for the respective school queens. The votes are to be counted on a percentage basis of the roll numbers of the schools concerned, so that the larger schools will not have an undue advantage. The voting will close a fortnight prior to the carnival, which is being organised by Messrs. H. Shaw, of Xortlicote, and Noel J. Campbell, of Birkenhead.