SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, 2 September 1933, Page 14

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Miss Betty Strand, who has left Morrinsville to take up nursing in Auckland, was given a farewell prior to her departure by the staff of the Fanners' Meat Company, when Mr. F. G. Henderson expressed their regret that Miee Strand was leaving the employ of the company, and wished her success in her new sphere. A presentation of a suitcase was made. • • • « A successful social function was held at Thames on Wednesday evening when tho movie ball took place at the King's Theatre. The ballroom was filled with 000 dancers, and the gallery was packed with spectators. The walls of the theatre were a blaze of colour, and the stage represented an Eastern temple with a huge Buddha on a richly ornamental throne. Many fine costumes were paraded for the grand march, which was headed by Mr. Peter Dawson, of Auckland, in his silver knight costume and Mrs. Dawson, as Madame Poinpadom, who also judged the costumes. In aid of the Presbyterian Home Missions Mrs. C. Milligan was hostess at a social evening at her home in Waitakere to assist the funds. The rooms were gay with spring blooms and beautiful native ferns. Mrs. Milligan received the guests wearing a frock of black Chantilly lace. The- winners of the cards and competitions were Miss King, Mr. Clarke, Mr. F. Milligan, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Giles. Among those present were: Mesdames F. J. Bockman, L. Giles, J. Jones, A. R. Moore, Clarke, F. Annandale, V. Hawker, W. G. Stainton, Misses Thelma Campbell, Wright (Huapai), E. Wright, Tarker. McKay, B. King, Ina King and Smith.

A special train ran last Wednesday -evening to convey Auckland guests to a dance held by the Otahuhu railway workshops in the social hall, Otahuhu. The hall was beautifully decorated with multi-coloured streamers, and the specially arranged coloured lights produced a most delightful effect. There were two Monte Carlo waltzes on the programme, the first being , won by Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Waters and the second by Mr. and Mrs. T. Clark. The wives of the members of the committee present were Mesdames W. Leitch, H. I. Johnson, H. J. Revell, H. Goldsmith, J. McDowell, F. T. Waters, T. McKenzie, F. Ansley. Among others present were: Mesdames A. Evans, C. Emmerton, F. Stone, G. Miller, D. McNeil, P. Dudley, Misses Klliffn, Bailev. Groenhalgh (21, M. Goldsmith. M. Lippiatt, B. Jonn Mouton. Mona Mouton, It. Mayer, D. Moss, H. Sinclair, Matthias, D. Ward, L. Dudley and Peterson.

A DAINTY FROCK.—A youthful design in nougat pink organdie with a check design in white cotton. Epaulette frills of plain organdie enhance the flower-like appearance of the gown, and the wide, draped belt has a touch of pink velvet and a buckle of brilliants. —"Baroque," London.

A talk was given by Sister Lcwin on "The Keynote of Your Children's Future," at the Women's Progress Club, which met on Wednesday at the Higher Thought Temple.

A dance was given last evening at the Devonport Naval Base by the commodore commanding, commanding officers and wardroom officers of the New Zealand Squadron In honour of the visit to theeo waters of the ships of the Royal Australian Navy. The decks of the Dunedin and the Dionicdc had been attractively arranged with the Allied flags to form delightful lounges. The guests were met by the pinnaces of both the New Zealand and Australian warships, and on arrival passed along a covered gangway which was draped with flags. Loops of red and yellow lights were suspended along from the wharf to the Harbour Board ehed, where dancing wae enjoyed. The space had been arranged as a ship with a bridge erected at one end, from which many guests watched the gay scene. Life buoys from both squadrons were hung along the bridge and two saluting guns stood below, and also a Maori figure with the word "Haeremai,"' which was flanked with a kiwi on one side and a kangaroo on the other. Part of tho hall had been arranged by draping flags to form a bridge room for the nondancers, while flags of all nationalities covered tho walls and the ceiling of the entire hall. Delightful music was played by the band of H.M.s. Dunedin.

An enjoyable dance was held last evening by the junior branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary at the

Intcrhouse Girls' Club rooms. The lounge was tastefully deeivated with Iceland poppies, lilies and greenery. Amongst those present were the patroness, Mrs. T. McNab, Mayoress of Mount Eden, who wore magnolia satin and white fur coat; Mrs. R. Hooton, black georgette; Miss J. Miles, blue crinkle crepe; Miee M. Hooton, pink satin; Miss Audrey Read, black and violet satin; Miss Burling, parchment Chantilly lace; Miss J. Adams, cherry crepe de chine; Mise J. Moody,' red and white velvet; Mira F. Grant, primrose angel skin; Miss Grove, apricot panne velvet and georgette; Miss D. Lam t>, carmine georgette; Miss E. Lamb, Nile green georgette; Miss Cadman, parchment satin; Miss R. Hardley, figured georgette; Mis.? L. Marks, jade green velvet and white cape f Miss E. Gray, palest bluo taffeta; Miss J. Houghton, blue georgette and lace; Miss L. Clifton, turquoise organdie; Miss J. Mitchell, floral dimity; Mim J. Steel, peach georgette; Mise R. Wells, primrose crepe suede; Miss Betsy Gardner, electric blue velvet and white coatee; Miss P. Spinks, white suede cloth and lace; Mise Esme Sutherland, violet georgette and lace; Mise Joan Long, carnation red crepe de ehine; Mies G. Sevi, salmon pink satin and coin spotted lace; Miss R. Frith, white eatin; Miss M. Abernethy, pink lace; Miss M. Siddal, black georgette with blue velvet yoke; Mise D. Colee, green marocain; Mise Doreen Mackay, floral taffeta; Mies P. Roe, blue crepe de chine; Miss Taylor, pink lace; Mise Joy . Preston, green satin.