SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 232, 2 October 1933, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A social_gX the Order of the Eastern Star was held on Saturday at Renall Street Hall, Ponsonby. The evening was spent in old-time, modern and Scottish dances. The music for the Scottish dances was supplied by the bagpipes played by Messrs. D. Ferguson and C. Amor. * * * » Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Godfrey presided over a meeting of the Te Awamutu branch of the Women's-Division. A book drive resulted in a splendid response, and these go towards the formation of a library for branch members. Mrs. Hopping and Mrs. Ashton took part in a sketch. Appreciation was extended to Mrs. Ross, of Hamilton, whose demonstration on loose chair covers, interior renovating, remodelling furniture and distempering were all most useful. The Mangapiko members dispensed afternoon tea.

A coming of age party was held in Russell on the 25th in honour of Mr. Ronald Clow, son of Mrs. Clow. Coinpetitions and dances were enjoyed and congratulatory speeches were given by Mr. Monro and Mr. George. Among the guests were: Misses Zita Bissct, Nancy Bissct, Audrey Gibbs, McTavish, Adele Neumann and M. Neumann, MeMinn, Mitchell, Emmett (Kawakawa), King, Baucher, Nankivel, Betty English and Gwen English.

The successful candidate in the school queen competition in aid of the Birkenhead dental clinic was Miss Dorothy Foley, the' representative of the Albany school. Details of the. voting are as follow: Dorothy Foley (Albany), 45.030 votes; Joan Klingender (Glenfield). 34.713; Sybil Norton . (Birkenhead), 21,118; Shirley Patterson (Birkdale), 10.704; Yolande Cross • (Northcote), 10,031. In order that the smaller schools should not be placed at any disadvantage the votes were recorded on a percentage basis, in proportion to the roll number of each school. The coronation of the queen-elect will take place on Saturday afternoon at the Northcote High School grounds, where a carnival is to be held.

The Mangcrc Central Tennis Club's dance, held in the Mangere Central Hall on Saturday evening in connection with the official opening of its courts, proved a great success. Among those present were: Mesdanics W. J. Paul, Sliortt. Harrison, A,. Cutfield, A. Ellett, Misses J. Ellett, J. Sutherland, J. ilontgonierio, N". Montgomerie, It. Kirkbride, H. @ourt, J. Court, M. Canham, E. Short, N. Beckwith, C. McKee, P. Young, M. Young, J. Sayers, Phyl Young, J. Paykel, A. Andrews, S. Andrews, J. daw, K. Waters, M. Waters, D. Bolton, C. Thomson, J. Burn-Murdoch, INT. Taylor, J. Williams, M. Bottrell, J. Stichbuiy, D. Court, L. Chambers, B. Rogers, D. Grant, A. Johns, E. Pheasant, N. Cooper, F Allen. I

The Epsom branch of the League oi Mothers held a meeting on Thursday when Mrs. w. R. Tuck presided. The thought for the month was given b\ Mrs. l< , . W. Wili-on. Two solos and ii duct were given by Mre. Uren and Mrs, 11. Thomas. Afternoon tea war? provided by Mesdamee Smcrdon, Traill. McKinley, Donald, Matthews and A. E. Wells. A home meeting of the Onehunga W.CT.U. was held at the residence of Mrs. Hunter last Wednesday, when the hostess read a very interesting account of the forming of the first temperance society in the British Navy many years ago by her grandfather, Captain Lo Roy. Mrs. Ashby also read reports of the attitude of various denominations towards the liquor traffic. A recitation was given by Mrs. Sibbins. * • * » A successful Paddy's Market wns held by the women's branch of the Otahuhu Unemployed Workers' Association in the Kingsford Hall, Otahuhu, last Friday afternoon. The fair was opened bv the president, Mrs. H. Craig, and Mrs. H. T. Clements, the Mayoress of Otahuhu, was present. The hall was beautifully decorated with bowls of lovely Iceland poppies, anemones, ranunculus and stock. There were two stalls, produce and cakes, the former being in charge of Mrs. IT. Craig and Mrs. W. Absolum and the latter in the hands of Mrs. 11. Colson. Mesdames (i. Simons, C. Bisman, Linder and S. Harrie attended to the afternoon tea arrangements. A 500 tournament, which was run by Mesdames T. Kemp and It. King, was held, Mrs. ■Ulonson winning the A section and Mrs. Duane the B section. Competitions were .von by Mrs. M. Pullman and Mrs. Weir. A successful flannel dance took place in Saturday evening in the new pavilion if the Vauxhall Tennis Club, Devonport, ind was a fitting conclusion to the flicial opening day functions. Good music nd supper wore enjoyed by the large lumber present and numerous novelty terns were included in the evening's enertainment, amongst which were the j lonte Carlo and mystery dances. Suit- • ble prizes were presented to the winers. Amongst those present were: Comlittee, Meedames G. Carter, Bavcr, rater, Warner, Misses Henderson, Corer, Pereival, Smith, Brooks, and ateo tesdames Ross, Knowles, Campbell, arry, Lloyd, Edwards, Howden, Gruze- ' er, Stokes, Bonncr, Stanford, rdley, Bowen, Kcnnings, McDougall, teXicol, Martin, Parry, Williams, J. ; fartin, D. Griffin, J. Griffin, Jamieson, ierce, Dicksou, Latta, Spicer an<l Hall- ' mith. ' (

* * . ' i The Takapuna Parish Hall was gay j 1 with greenery, streamers and bowls of j 5 flowers on Saturday evening, when the i - house committee of the North Shore i - Golf Club held a successful dance in order - to augment the club funds. The ladies' | i secretary, Mrs. Herbert Cadness, who -, wore a frock of Chinese red lace, received J the guests. During the evening a demon- * 1 stration of modern ballroom dancing was ' ! given by Miss Margaret O'Connor , and j Mr. J. Priestley. Among those present j were: Mrs. R. X. K. Swanston, who wore ! E a frock of black cire ceorjrette: Mrs.

. Hogan, Nile green * souple satin; Mrs. , Frank Hawes, black georgette; Mrs. R. 1 Cloueton, black chiffon; Mrs. Horace 2 Preston, pastel blue georgette; Mts. B. . Gold water, cameo pink lace; Mrs. Eugene , Sullivan, powder pink ring velvet; Mrs. Gillies, black georgette; Mrs. Norrie I Bell, black georgette; Mrs. Everton, cerulean blue silk pique; Mrs. C. Morriston (London), Chinese red floral ninon; Mrs. Cail Prenter, lavender georgette; ' Mrs. R. Lander, old rose souple eatinj ■ Miss B. Howes, flowered taffeta; Miss ] Bettina Edwards, rose figured georgette; ; Miss Joan Cadness, ivory moire taffeta; Miss Bramlev, checked gingham; Mies ' Betty Tvil, cherry red georgette; Mies ' Joan Goodwin, lapis lazuli blue georgette; Miss Joyce ICeane, olh'e green georgette; Miss Beatrice Keane, blue figured taffeta; Miss Molly Harron, chrome yellow flat crepe. '» » # • The Otahuhu Returned Soldiers' Association held its annual social last Thursday evening, when the Public Hall, Papatoetoe, was decorated appropriately with streamers, flags, and war souvenirs. Mr. J. Kitto and Mr. C. Wagstaff were in charge of the programme, consisting of dancing and cards. Vocal solos were given by Mr. H. S. Rcnolds, accompanied by Mrs. Barker, and during the evening tho 500 present joined enthusiastically in singing some of the "Digger" songs. The programme was carried through in military style, with bugle calls and mess orderlies. The success of the evening was due largely to the work of the ladies' committee, consisting of Mesdames C. Wagstaff, J. Kitto, C. Winstanley, R. Closcy and Fielden. Novelty dances were won by Miss Cunnold and Mr. E. Holloway, Miss Sibley and her partner, while SOO card prizes were won by Mrs. i Edward, Airs. C'oates, Mr. G. Rosewarn 1 and Mr. T. Walls. Among those present < were: Mesdames P. Gordon, Laidlaw, W. Best. Patten, Cunnold, Walker, Cramond, J. Wigmore, Fielder, H. Dickey, A. H. Parker, Hodge, Fugle. J. Markwick, F. C. Winter, Elliot, J. Ividd, W. 11. Barker, t Bonar, H. Edwards, Coates, S. Wagstaff, Benjamin, T. W. Day, Rhodes, Nixon, Thomas, S]ieed, F. Knight, H. Thompson. Brennan, R. Calder, C. Newcombe, E. Bint, F. Closcv, R. Carter, V. McKenzie, H. C. Webster, Misses M. Dixie, Gosden, r Billington, P. and J. Nicholls, Iv. and N. a Gubb, B. Frazer, G. Bishop, N. Tozer, L. 1 Robinson, F. Thomas, M. Donald, L. jj Studman, R. Hounslow. R. Tracey, n

An enjoyable china evening was given by Mrs. and .Miss Stubbs on Saturday at their residence, Wapiti Avenue, Epsom, to Miss Beach Hardie Xeil. Mrs. Stubbe was gowned in bronze georgette and angel skin lace. Miss Stubbs wore beige lace and georgette over flame satin, and Miss B. I Hardie Xeil wore bine and silver I embossed georgette. The supper room I and table were tastefully decorated in j lemon. The lounge had u large bowl of arum lilies and pink (lowers. The dance room looked very gay with red and orange streamers and orange Iceland poppies and ranunculi. The winners of tlie competitions were Mr. .S. Woollams and .Miss D. Moorehouso. Among those present were: Mesdaines Stubbs, Wilson, Mason, Woollams, Whitniore, Misses Ij. Xealc, D. Moorehotlise, 13. Abbott, X. Hammond, M. Wyatt, M. Webber. It. Uuuiinoiid, 0. Hardie Xeil, C. Stubbs, and M. llurdiu Xeil.

The fair at. Birkenhead on Saturday afternoon, which was opened hv the .Mayor, Mr. George Mills, resulted in £23 being raised in support of the local queen candidate, Miss Sybil Norton, in the competition in aid of the Birkenhead dental clinic. The entertainment included a musical programme by the I Birkenhead borough band, displays by J the Zion Hill Gymnasium Club, under Mr. Trevor Roberts, the juniors being under Mr. W. Pike; folk dancing by the children; a mock Court, besides numerous side-shows. The afternoon tea arrangements were in charge of the Birkenhead Women's Association. The awards in the baby show were: Under six months, Beverley Ha<lfiekl; between six and 12 months, Colin Blomfield 1, Beverley May Fotheringham 2. Other competitions resulted: — Flower section: Decorated tables, Miss J. Bell; posy, Mrs. J. Steel; bowl of flowers, Mrs. J. I\l. Cassie 1, Mrs. Noel Campbell 2; collection of cut flower*, Mrs. .T. M. Cassie 1, Mrs. Noel Campbell 2; buttonholes, Mrs. P. Taylor; collection of ferns, Mrs. W. B. Darlow; pot of maiden hair fern, Mrs. W. B. Darlow; decorated basket, Mrs. C. Gill. Junior section: Posy, Miss K.I Dowse; buttonhole, Phil Norton; collection of cut flowers, Mi«s M. Dowse; decorated basket. Miss Juno Hall; decorate<li 4 bieyelc, 1!. Goulden 1, Ivan Bartulivich 2; decorated pram. Miss Audrey Brooker; decorated trolley. Miss W. Carnachan; fancy costume, M. Tothill.