SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 237, 7 October 1933, Page 14

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A meeting of the Dominion Road branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Methodist Hall on Thursday, when Mrs. Barnes was in the chair. Mrs. Bosomwortli gave a talk on "The Modern Grandmother and Her Place in the Life of To-day." Mrs. Hirst (Karere) also addressed the meeting on "Women in India." After some enjoyable musical items, afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Streeter, Steele, Tattersall and Vercoe.

At Taupiri, on Thursday evening, the South Auckland jßugby League entertained the members of the visiting St. George League football team, from Sydney. Among those present were: Mesdames B. T. Hill, A. H. Waring, J. Glasgow, S. J. Wilson, T. Price, F. C. Day, N. Wilson, N. Jack ways, Brown, H >i# Wilson, B. Harris, J. Muir, Beeves. ,J. Geddcs, F. Horwood, W. Waring, Tittleton, Saunders, F. Tremain, C. Davies, D. McKercher, A. Shepherd, Misses J. Brown, Wilson. B. Walker, Banks, 0. Hamblin, D. Jackways, Duncan, Lang, V. Hunter, Jr. SchieJj, 0. McFarlane, H. Smith, P. West, Sweeney, K. O'Connor, Hutchinson, Shepherd, D. Gleeson, B. and J. Shaw, M. Collins, L. Melling, V. Burt, McKinnon, Allen. Wallbank, G. Powell, F. Stokes, N. Wilson.

The last of a series of bridge and five hundred afternoons in aid of the Mount Albert Croquet Club was held in the bowling pavilion on Thursday. Mrs. Maxwell, the president, presented the prizes to the winners as follow: Bridge, Mesdames Hosking and Ellisdon; five hundred, Mesdames Floyd and Parks. Among those present were: Mesdames T. Maxwell, W. Forsyth. F. J. Smith, E. Robertson, A. Angus, L. Windsor, H. Potter, R. Thomas, McKay, Lowe, D'Eatli, Richards, Graham, H. L. Lane, W. Hutchinson, A. Ellisdon. D. Marshall, McFarlane, R. Mcßride, Crawford, A. W. Page, L. Townley, W. Sharp, L. Adam, E. J. Wheaton, H. La Roche, L. Whitfield, B. J. Harbutt, T. Jenyns, F. Taylor, C. E. Stuart. C. L. Smyth, Sage, Goldsmith, .T. Garlick, D. A. Merryweather, M. Gladding, IT. Worrall, M. Cooper. Beattie, Phillips. W. Jury, Franklin, G. Clark. W. Wallace, R. Wilkinson, J. Ellis, F. Parks, E. Wilson, •T. Cooper, Harris. .Tames, W. Hicks, IT. McCowan, F. Nelson, A. Morrish. Withain, A. Foss, Tyler. A. Kcnnv. G. Patterson, A. Edwards, G. F. Hosking, P. Floyd, 11. Dawson. R. C. Robinson, R. Cuthbert, Stratford. J. Empen, Seymour, Bush, Hudson, Beck, A. Leonard, C. R. Harrington, L. Wheeler, Misses Hanlon, J. and M. Lambe, Davis, G. L. Seccombe, G. Goldfcmith. - i

A meeting- of the Takapuna branch of the W.C.T.U. was held 011 Thursday in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Morgan Richards presided. Bouquets were presented to the retiring president, Mrs. Morgan Richards, and the retiring secretary, Mrs. Black well.

An enjoyable dance was held in St. Patrick's Hall, Wellington Street, on Tuesday evening, in aid of St. Patrick's Boy Scouts. The hall was beautifully decorated with green and gold streamers, arranged by the ladies' committee, which consisted of Mesdames C. Simpson, J. Coyne,, T. Murray, Moxham, Gausma, I and Duffin. The items were: Irish song, Rev. Father La veil; piano accordion solo, Mr. Landerino; a song by the Brady Sisters. Among those present were: Mesdames Osmond, D. McCarty, B. White, M. McCarty, Dcvane, Donald, Hurley, Kellv, Doonan, McLachlin. Carter, Walsh, Misses Cavanagh, Ooff, Whittv, O'Sullivan, Marshall. Lyons. WJiitty, Matheson, Bradley, Grillen, Brannigan, Walker, Richardson, Broderick, Kelly, McLachlin, Walsh, and McCarty.

Over two hundred women attended the festival service of the Mothers' Union at Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu, yesterday, when the old parishioners were the guests of honour. Some had travelled long distances to be present, as it was the 82nd birthday of the church. The Rev. R. .1. Stanton, assisted by the Rev. B. J. Palmer, conducted the service and spoke of the wonderful heritage endowed on the present generation by such men as Marsden, Selwyn and Pattcson. Members and friends then adjourned to the Parish Hall, where the vicar welcomed the guests of honour. Items were given by Mesdames H. T. King, F. Fearnley, Albert Russell, M. Arlington, L. Roeeveare, Joan Leslie.

Another enjoyable evening was spent on Thursday night by members and friends of the German Club when they met for a social gathering at the Overseas League elubrooms. As usual the evening was commenced with community singing of well-known German songs, conducted by Mr. K. W. Schmidt. An instructive lecture on "Travels -and Customs in the Philippine Islands'' was delivered by Mr. E. Merz. Miss Edna Thomas and Mr. Peter Dawson gave elocutionary and vocal items respectively, the accompanist being Mr. R. Potter. A competition was also provided. Dancing was enjoyed after supper. The hostesses were Mesdames Ashby, Merz, Williams and Miss Heine.

Tho resignation of Mrs. D. D. Scott, president of the Onehunga Ladies' Benevolent Society, was received yesterday with sincere regret. Mrs. Scott has been a member of the society for 28 years and presided during the last four years. Mrs. Scott said she regretted having to sever her connection with the society as they were her personal friends and they had worked harmoniously together in their elTorts to alleviate the sufferings of tho poor people of Onehunga. Her resignation was necessitated by the removal of her husband, the Rt. Rev. D. D. Scott, moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly of New Zealand, to Khandallah next month. All the members expressed their sense of loss to the society and Onehunga by Mrs. Scott's departure. A resolution was adopted expressing appreciation of Mrs. Scott's friendship aiid her splendid work in Onehunga, and wishing her and Mr. Scott a happy future in their new home. Mrs. A. G. Houldsworth was appointed president in succession to Mrs. Scott.

A picture to deliglit the eyes of any true artist was presented yesterday afternoon at the Stanley Stieet tennis courts when an exhibition of tennis was given by Vivian McGrath and Jack Crawford, the visiting Australian I players. A sun that was really hot shone down upon green courts, clipped and rolled to perfection, and surrroundcd by crowds of spectators who lost their individuality in the number and became part of a sea of red, from pink to scarlet tonings, blue through all its lovely, varied shades, light and dark green, creams, browns, orange, white and grey. A number of the new white felt hats made their first appearance and added to the general effect of spring brightness. The narrow flower borders around the courts were gay with purple violas, while against the green fence Iceland poppies, with the sun shining through their brilliantly coloured petals, seemed to glow with light. The oak trees in the Domain, with their new green leaves; the sun shining oil and through them made a perfect background for the green pavilions. The sharp impact of tennis racquet and ball, the voice of the scorer mellowed by a microphone, and the sharp, resounding bursts of applause, were the only sounds to break the silence. In the club pavilion tea had been arranged for the visitors and the committee of the Auckland Lawn I Tennis Association. The cool room, attractively decorated with photographs ! of club members and the large championship board made a delightful setting for the tables daintily laid with pastel shaded organdie cloths and vases of Iceland poppies and anemones. Mrs. P. Harrison, wife of the president, assisted by Mesdames R. B. Hardy, 11. . Clay, Coylc, K. W. Griffiths and E. Hickson, was in charge of the tea arrangements. Mrs. Jack Crawford, who was also present, wore a black costume and hat relieved with touches of white. During the afternoon a presentation was made to each of the visitors, and Mr. G. W. Hutchison, Mayor, spoke briefly of Auckland's privilege in having an exhibition by two such excellent players on their one-day visit to New Zealand.

The Mount Eden Croquet Club was favoured with beautiful spring wea-thcr for the opening of their 1033-34 season, which took place on Thursday. The president, Mrs. W. G. Allen, welcomed the visitors and wished them an enjoyable time on the lawns. Mr. MeXab, Mayor of Mount Eden, then addressed those present, and complimented the club on the excellence of its lawns and also on its ideal surroundings. Mrs. McXab, the Mayoress, played the first ball and declared the courts open. Mrs. Badeley, president of the Auckland Croquet Association, wished the club a successful season. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, the tea tables being decorated in dark and light blue flowers, the club's colours. The prizewinners were: Progressive croquet, A, Mrs. Roberts; consolation, Mrs. MunroC'lark; B, Mrs. G. H. Taylor; consolation, Mrs. Ballard. Among those present were: Mesdaines Allen, Mullins, Steele, Clarke, Wooller, Wilkinson, Thompson, Rudd, Cowic. lyoberts, Pearse, Moran, Hamilton, Keesing, Badeley, Finch, Morrison. Keatlev, Darrach, Chadwick, Fowler, Martin, Rankin, Turner, Walker, Findlav, Clark, Cox, Nichol, Powlcy, J. T. Gill, Ballard, Healev, Solon, Wyles, Turner, Percy, Adams, Woods, Watson, Murdock. Blakev. Weir. Weblcv, Newel, Harris. Preston, Storey, Hooton, Crookbain, Peacocke, Millington, Bray, Brooks. Marshall,. Fogertv, Mueller, SherrifT, Taylor, McConnell. I. ,T. Laurie, Oswald, Tucker, Harrop, Salmon,. Munro-Clark, Exler, Brcmner, Webster, Siddle, Spicer, Richmond, Butler, Cusliworth, Burling, Norbury, Jones, Misses Roberts, Davis, and Wilkie..

The Helensville Golf Club gave an enjoyable evening on Thursday last, when a dance was held in the Hinemoa Hall, Parakai. During the evening Mr. C. G'. Sandin presented the trophies won during the season to the following successful players: Ladies' championship, Miss J. Sheffield; Sheffield Cup, Miss S. Hunt; men's championship, Mr. E. Karnes; Walker and Hall Cup, Mr. G. Craig; Stewart Cup, Mr. G. Craig. The winners of the bridge were Mrs. .T. Cohen (Auckland) and Mr. M. H. Sheffield, and the winners of the Monte Carlo were Miss J. Sheffield and Mr. C. McMurdo. Among those present were: Mesdames John Grey, F. Karnes, C. G, Sandin, J. Livesev, A. Kddleston. N. Rimmer, M. Laver (Auckland), M. H. Sheffield, Westwood (Epsom), D. Plummet*, J. Campbell (Heme Bay), .T. Morris, M. Steadman, D. Quarrie, W. K. Hunt, W. J. Coutts, S. Avery, V. Raines, H. Venables, E. Haynes, and Misses Joan Rimmer, E. Hanson, R. Trowsers (Auckland), B. Wilson, Edna Paton, Seta Hunt, Mora Stanaway (Dargaville), L. Quarrie, Jean Hill, Lorna Smith, N. Russell, Jean Day, M. Xicholls, Phyllis Megson, Betty Baines, Edith Grey, Isabella Quarrie, Betty Coutts, Joyce Dwerrvhouse, E. Stanaway. P. Clayton, Marjorie Coomb, Olive Fishlock, D. Felconer (Auckland), Desiree Hanson (Auckland), and Joan Phillips.