SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 196, 21 August 1933, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The annual meeting of the Onehunga League of Mothers was held on Thursday, when very little change was made in the list of officers, and Mrs. W. Jordan was asked to preside for another year. The annual report ehowed that the membership now stands at 147, and that keen interest is still maintained at the meetings. At the close of the business meeting the children of league members entertained them with songs and recitations.

The monthly meeting of the Ponsonby branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in St. John's Methodist Hall on Thursday afternoon. The president, Miss Read, was in the chair. A very comprehensive report of the New Zealand Alliance convention waa given by Mise Hawkins. Major Gordon, who was the speaker for the afternoon, took for her subject, "The Challenge to Women To-day." Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Laurenson and Mrs. Long.

A bridge party, in aid of the house fund of the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women, was held in the council's room, Victoria Street West, on Thursday evening. The house committee, comprising Mesdames A. Turner (convener), H. Colwell, C. Dickens, M. Dewing, R. Grieve, J. T. F. Mitchell, N. Nielsen, P. Heath-Preest, R. Smythe and Miss M. H. Baggett, were responsible for the success of the evening. Amongst those playing were: Mesdames H. N. Maddox, E. Soden, Townsend, Gilfillan, E. Bell, K. Ames, de Montalk, Keady, R. Martin, Grace, E. M. Axford, Honeycombe, the Misses D. Wickham and R. Hobbs.

The ladies' committee of the Legion of Frontiersmen held a successful dance on Saturday evening in their new clubrooms, Anzac Avenue. Enjoyable items were given by Mies Alys Moncur and Mr. Peter Dawson. The Monte Carlo prizewinners were Mrs. G. Jones and partner. Among those present were: Mrs. W. Palmer, black ring velvet; Mrs; J. McDonald, green embossed georgette; Mrs. Fred Wilson, pastel green crepe suede and capelette; Mrs. C. Scott, black ring velvet and lace; Mrs. W. McComb, wine lace; Mrs. N. Kerr, black lace; Mrs. G. Jones, floral ninon; Mrs. Buckley, pale pink satin; Mrs. R. Brizzell, blush satin; Mrs. R. Fisher, violet crushed velvet; Mrs. A. Walker, primrose faille; Mrs. W. C. Smith, blue satin and velvet cape; Mrs. G. Andrews, blue silk georgette; Mrs. J. Dawson, plum velvet; Mrs. Short, black lace over amber; Mrs. S. Emmerson, primrose satin; Mrs. Sillitoc, flowered ninon; Mrs. Peter Dawson, ivory satin and lace; Mrs. H. McClelland, brown lace; Mrs. M. Bond, shadow green charmeuse; Mrs. Whitten, sea green crepe de chine; Mrs. W. K. Francis, black georgette, fur wrap; Mrs. Kilner, green georgette, white satin coatee; Mrs. Gilbertson, white taffeta; Mrs. G. Mcßride, blue satin and lace; Mrs. Keith McKinney, blue crepe satin; Mrs. ft. Potter, pale cream georgettte; Mrs. Budd, black satin, white coatee; Mrs. A. Postlewaite, white satin; Mrs. J. E. Robinson, ivory satin, black coatee; Mrs. G. B. Morton, beige lace and ermine wrap; Mrs. Robinson, white satin, black cape; Miss May Blackledge, black georgette; Miss D. M. Campbell, black chiffon velvet; Miss C. Chappell, peace broche taffeta; Miss J. Donald, black lace; Miss A. Tilly, black panne velvet; Miss Alys Moncur, old Venetian black lace; Miss May Bourke, cherry Venetian lace; Miss K. Holley, peach, angel skin; Mise E. Holly, flame Itatfeta, i v

The Order of the Eastern Star held ita usual fortnightly dance on Saturday evening at Renall Street Hall, Ponsonby. Okl-tinio and modern dancing was indulged in to music by MUs Parker's orchestra, and the Scottish dances to the accompaniment of the bagpipes, played by Pipers C. Amor and W. McCombe. Refreshments were handed round, and the evening terminated with the "Thistle Waltz" and "Auld Lang Syne." • ♦,"•• The Ladies' Guild of the Selwyn Anglican Church, at Mangere East, held a dance and card evening in the Mangere East Hall on Saturday night, when there was a good attendance of dancers and card players. Masses of golden wattle made pretty decoration on the stage with the rich green stage curtain as a background. Mrs. J. Gillies and Miss M. Arlington, of Otahuhu, supplied the music. Miss Arlington also rendered two fine violin solos, receiving an ovation for her rendering of "The Rosary," which was played as an encore. Mr. J. E. Broadfoot extended a welcome on behalf of the committee. A Monte Carlo waltz was won -by Mr. and Mrs. F. Leslie, while the card prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. I. Wilson and Mrs. K. Chapman. • ♦ - * • On the conclusion of the business at St. Andrew's Society Ladies' Auxiliary committee meeting held on Friday, the members of the executive and several guests -were entertained by the president, Mrs. W. Black, at a pleasant afternoon social and tea at the Farmers' reception room. The rooms and tables were prettily arranged with spring flowers and baskets of fern. In welcoming, her guests, Mrs. Black referred to the cordial manner in which the committee members had helped her during the year, and also thanked the several visitors present for their assistance with the programme presented at the ladies' night of the St. Andrew's Society, which had been such a success. During the afternoon items were rendered by the following: Mesdames A. E. Middleton, H. Armstrong Keven, J. Ferguson, M. Fisher and Miss Elfrida Hall. Mrs. W. Tongue, vice-president, on behalf of the ladies, gave thanks to Mrs. Black for her energetic efforts. Among those present were: Mrs. J. W. Bissett, wife of the president of the St. Andrew's Society, Dr. Gladys Montgomery, Mesdames W. Tongue, D. McCrone, J. Lornie, A. Service, J. Barbour, W. McKain, J. A. Goldie, J. H. Will, J. Budge, J. Howie, J. Ferguson, H. Armstrong Keven, A. E. Middleton, M. MacDouald, M. Fisher, Maisie Carte Lloyd, Misses G. Cameron, L. -Braithwaite, H. Barbour, K. McGregor, Elfrida Hall, Gay Keven and Mrs. David McLaren, lion, secretary. The afternoon closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Misses Elfrida Hall and Lillian Braithwaite, L.A.8., were accompanists.

The Takapuna Boating Clubhouse at Bayswater was gay with flowers, greenery and streamers on Saturday evening .when members of the Takapuna girl guides held their annual dance. The gueets were received by Mrs. James Thompson, district commissioner, who wore a frock of powder blue taffeta, assisted by members of the guide committee. Among those present were: Mrs. J. W. Williamson, who wore black georgettes Mrs. Tidman, parchment frilled georgette j Mrs. A. F. McMurtrie, black georgette; Mrs. C. Campbell, phlox pink flat crepe; Mrs. Wallace, black georgette; Miss Ethelwyn Arthur, flowered triple ninon; Miss Louise Williamson, pastel blue organdie; Miss Grace Rawson, cerulean blue, georgette; Miss Marjorie Grieg, mimosa yellow satin; Miss H. Sinclair, delphinium blue taffeta; Miss E. Elderehaw, black panne velvet; Miss H. Elliott, Nile green crepe de chine; Miss D. McMurtrie. ciel blue hailetoned muslin; Miss B. Arthur, daffodil taffeta; Miss Marjorie McMurtrie, blush pink georgette; Miss G. Marohant, cameo pink organdie; Miss Nancye Arthur, ciel blue lace; Miss Trixie Kentoul, saxe blue lace; Miss I. Undrill, black georgette; Miss Janie Winstone, Nile green flat crepe; Miss Marie Rollo, vieux rose georgette; Miss D. Spriggs, black net; Miss Jean Gray, ciel blue organdie; Miss M. Head, ivory brocaded satin; Miss Elaine Arthur, flowered voile; Mies M. Crossley, daffodil taffeta; Miss Hilda Thompson, lilac taffeta; Miss N". Whitcombe, fox glove pink georgette; Miss J. Howie, almond green taffeta;. Miss Jane Head, delphinium Blue georgette; Miss M. Crossley, chrome yellow taffeta; Miss Joyce Keane, spring green taffeta; Miss T. Nettleton, stuieet shaded taffeta; Miss M. Brown, Nile green taffeta; Miss D. Mollard, tango red satin; Miss Edna Smith, lilac organdie; Miss Joyce Crmming, white muslin; Miss G. Mar chant, phlox pink organdie.

Members of the Melrose Park Tennis Club held their annual dance in the Pirate Shippe, Milfonl, on Saturday evening, when their splendid organising efforts were rewarded by a large attendance of dancers. A varied programme of modern arid old-time, dances, including the popular veletas, niaxinas, two and three steps received many encores. Novelty dances, when carnival hats and streamers were distributed, added further brightness to an already gay scene. The ladies' committee comprised Misses Molly Davy, Jean La timer, Hilda .Sommerville and Chris. Palmer. Among those present were: Mrs. G. C. Weir, who wore delphinium blue Chautilly lace; Mrs. E. Darroeh, ivory satin beaute; Mrs. J. Buffett, cerulean blue crepe de chine; Mrs. A. Croydon. almond green crepe satin; Mrs. W'. Darroeh, black lace and georgette; Mrtv Buck, cinnamon shaded lace; Mrs. G. Buckley, black lace and georgette; Mrs. A. Downing, black georgette and lnce; Mrs. F. Sullivan, flowered taffeta; Mrs. C. Burgess, Indian red cire lace; Mrs. A. Harrison, emerald green satin beaute; Mrs. Erke, pastel blue satin; Mrs-. Pollard, tango red moire taffeta; Mrs. P. J. Hooker, black- cire lace; Miss Molly Davy, Chinese red flat crepe; Miss Chris. Palmer, ivory flat crepe; Miss Jean Latimer, black crinkle crepe; Miss Hilda Sommerville, cedar brown georgette; Miss Martin, pearl grey lace relieved with cherry red; Miss E. Wilshaw, cerulean blue lace; Miss Roma Dryland, lilac moire taffeta; Miss B. Walsh, black cire lace; Miss Jackson, phlox pink lace; Miss Turner, shell silver lame; Miss Pearl Ross, moonlight blue eatin and silver sequins; Miss Elsa Harrison, blue georgette; Miss B. Robinson, lacquer red satin; Miss L. Crowley, pearl grey velvet; Miss M. Downey, coral pink crushed velvet; Miss Nancy Atwood, apple green georgette; Miss Marij Corbett, almond pink georgette and lace.