SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 259, 3 November 1933, Page 10

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Women's Progress Club met as usual on Wednesday at The Higher Thought Temple. The speaker was Sister Lewin, who gave some "Reminiscences of nursing in South Africa," and several instances, both grave and gay, were recounted, and proved most interesting to the members present. Afternoon tea was served at the close of the meeting.

An enjoyable time was spent 'by a number of relatives and friends at the residence of "Mrs. Hicks, East Tamaki, r'eoently, when Mr. and Mrs. R. Hicks celebrated their silver wedding and their daughter Myrtle her 21st birthday. Amongst those present were: Mrs. R. Hicks, Jtliss Hicks, and Mesdames Taylor, Lucca, Hicks (Cambridge), Tilby, Alexander, Bickers, Blampied, Misses Blampied, Hamilton, E. and R, Tilby, Chitty, Brown, ClifEn. Musical items and games were enjoyed.

On Wednesday the Grey Lynn W.C.T.U. gathered at the home of Mrs. Lewis to enjoy a social evening. A good programme of games, competitions and musical items contributed to the success of the function. Mrs. Singleton, the president, presided, and an interesting travel talk was given by Mrs. Kasper, district president. The items included a pianoforte solo by Miss Lovett, songs by Mesdames Kaspef and Bennett, and a humorous recitation by Miss Jean Porteous. Mr. Whitehead accompanied the singers. A dainty supper was served at the close of the evening.

The Ladies' Night of the Birkenhead Ex-Servicemen's Association, which was held in the Buffalo Hall last evening, proved successful. The attendance of 100 thoroughly enjoyed the programme. The vice-president, Mr. James Prickett, was the chairman, and welcomed the gathering. Instrumental selections were given by the Birkehhead-Nortlicote Orphans' Club orchestra, songs by Mrs. F. Tothill and Miss E. Black, violin solos by Miss Munro, humour by Mr. Colquhtfun, Spanish dances by Miss Seale, and hand shadows- and conjin-ing by Mr. F. Foley. The accompaniments were played by Mr. Peter Black* Supper was served by the committee. » •» * • •

The Balmoral Presbyterian Church was the scene of great activity last Saturday •when the Balmoral Presbyterian Women's As&oeiation held a Hallowe'en fair, followed' in the evening by a first-class concert. The hall, where the fair was held, was gaily decorated with 'streamers and balloons, whilst the en trance, to the hall was gay with flags. The fair was opened by Mr. Ferner, the Mayor, of Mount Albert, accompanied by Mrs. Ferner, who, aftfer the openings was presented with a bouquet by little Peggy Hird. The members of the association worked hard to make the .fair a success, the stalls being-well filled and business brisk throughout the afternoon. Mr. John McDougall's concert, party supplied the evening's entertainment., * *.- • • •

A successful 500 card tournament, convened by the Richmond Rovers Football Club, was held in the Grey Lynn Bowling Club's pavilion on Wednesday evening. Despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance of members and friends. Prizes were won by the following: Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Ellis, j Mr. P. Ellis and Mr. H. Faire. The combined prize was won by Mrs. Bradyj the hidden number by Mr. Farmer; and the consolation by Mrs. G. Bell and Mr. P. Brady. Among those• playing were: Mesdames Engel, Metcalfe, C. Verrall,. P. Ellis, Mincham, Johns, Farmer, Yetton, C. Brown, Laing, W. Burke, Dick, C. Webster, Schultz, G. Bell, Johnson, G. House, F. Ellice, Brady, F. May, Money, Bryant, Kerr, Soffe, Marrow, Herd, Price, Gray, E. Howell, Reith, Huckstep, Avery, Cossar, Misses W. Young, E. Dick, Cato, D. Robinson, L. May, M. Ashby, C. Huckstep, and J. Dick.

A pleasant morning was spent by a large number of members of the gardening circle of the Lyceum Club on October 31, when they visited the gardens of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goldie, St. George's Bay Jtoad, Parnell. Mrs. Goldie welcomed the visitors, who found much to delight them in the gardens, which were looking particularly lovely. Much interest was displayed in a bed of gorgeous paeonies, and a large massed bed of violas in all colours also received admiring attention. The pergola, with its climbing roses, the quaint gndme-like figures and statues on the velvety lawns, the wide border of deep rose Iceland poppies, and a large bed of multi-coloured stock all added their quotas of beauty. Winding flowerbordered paths led to the Japanese garden, complete with its torii, stoiie lanterns and arqlied bridge, and to the gully where there is a comprehensive k collection of native trees and ferns. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Goldie concluded a most interesting morning.

The monthly meeting of the Ponsonby branch of the League of Mothers was held on Wednesday. Mrs. English presided and introduced Dr. Elaine Gurr, who gave an address on "Ante-natal Work." During the afternoon vocal and pianoforte solos were rendered by Mrs. Howard and Miss Jean Millar respectively. Mrs. Lambert gave the thought for the month. Afternoon tea brought the meeting to a close.

An enjoyable dance was held in the King's Theatre at Northeote last evening, under the auspices of the Northcote Welfare League, which is officially recognised by the Borough Council as the,channel for the relief of local unemployment distress. The committee, which organised the'function, comprised Mesdames A. J. Beck (president), J. G. Lockie (secretary), N. S. Davidson, J. Murdoch, A. S. Tarrant, H. X. Maddox, G. Dunn, F. Townshend, H. Couldrey, T. Howland, A. M. Herrick, G. Lytollis, G. F. Curtis, T. N. Boyd, E. C. Horsman, E. Crawshaw and Miss E. Mackay. Iceland poppies and asparagus fern formed the principal feature of the tasteful decorations of the supper tables.

Miss Lilian Braitliwaite and her pupils presented a concert in the Waimauku Hall on Tuesday night, in aid of the Waimauku Rugby Football Club. Musical numbers were given by Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Andrew, Misses Doris Webb, L. Braitliwaite, Mona Johnston, N. Newman, E. Deighton, and Mr. Thompson; elocutionary items by Miss Ruth Gourdie and Miss Mary Andrew; modern magic, Mr. W.> Truman; club swinging, Mr. C. Campbell. Two amusing sketches, "The Photographer" and "Ten Little Pigs," closed a bright programme. At the conclusion, Miss Braitliwaite was presented with a bouquet and received thanks on behalf of the members of the football club. A dance followed.

A bridge aftemoon was held in the Parish Hall, St. Helier's, yesterday to raise funds for the local branch of the Plunket Society. Among those present were: The president, Mrs. John Macky, and Mesdames J. W. Carr, C. Horton, Metcalfe, F. Brown, Robinson, Goldsboro, E. Hutchison, N. L. Macky, F. Macky, J. Hellaby, S. J. Hanna, A. B. Rainer, E. P. Hutton Nash, Moodie, Horspool, A. Brookfield, Jackson, Gisby, Hogan, J. Green, McArthur, Bayes, F. Price, North, Main, Wells, Hansen, Keenan, Baskett, Miller, F.*Paton, Dodd, Inglis, Sangar, Norman Duthie, F. Robinson, Victor Abel, G. Neville, B. C. Chilwell,. Hugh Brown, A. Rennell, Raymond Sljeath, Wyvern Wilson, Tiarks, W. Culpan, J. Espie, H. Kretschmar, Gordon McLeod, Holmden, ' Johnston, Williamson, Beesor, Misses Wilson (2), Hodgson,. P. Moore, C. Russell and K. Knight. The prize pinners were Mrs. Thompson for the hidden number, and Mrs. Keenan for the highest number.

An enjoyable bridge and 500 afternoon was held on Thursday in the Kingsford Hall, Ota,huhu, by the tearooms committee of the Parish Women's League, which is holding a parish bazaar shortly. The hall had been tastefully decorated with bowls of Iceland poppies and sweet peas. Mrs. J. J. Graham, assisted by Mesdames J. Ayers, R. Ball and H. M. Ryan, served a dainty afternoon tea, Mrs. J. E. Gilliee being in charge of the card tables. The bridge trpphy was won by Mrs. B. Trezise, and the 500 by Mrs. C. Kelly. ' Mrs. R. B. Todd held the lucky number and the competition was won by Mrs. H. M. Ryan. Among the ladies present were: Mesdames R. B. Todd, J. E. Gillies, H. S. Turner, J. J. Graham, W. Everitt, C. Veseey, J. Higginson, B. Bright) L. J. Buckley, F. T. Whyte, E. McAnulty > A. McCowatt, J. Goodwin, M. Hayden, J. O'Toole, K. Pirie, B. Trezise, H. J. Hills, M. Berkhout, T. Rogers, K. Read, A. JTicholls, C. Kelly, A. Duane, A. 'T. Sadgrove, C. Hallwortb, H. M. Ryan, R. Ball, J. Ayers, and the Misses L. Graham, E. Brosnan, G. Allcock and Lippiat. •.» » •

The Papatoetoe branch of St. Mary's Homes Association held its annual At Home in the Public Hall, Papatoetoe, yesterday afternoon. There were a large nunfber present, and the hall was tastefully decorated with spring flowers and greenery. The guests were received by the Rev. and Mrs. T. H. C. Partridge, while Miss A. L. Wilson, organising secretary for Auckland, gave a short address on home influence on the life of a child, and Sister Hannah expressed gratitude for work done for the home by the people of Papatoetoe. The greater part of the afternoon was taken up by a concert programme arranged by Mies G. Sutton" Items were given by Miss M. Higgins (pianoforte solos), Mrs. B. Clark and Miss Higgins (songs), Miss V. Burden (violin solos), Miss _E. Herrick (elocutionary items), and Miss M. Jeffries (fancy dancing). The fancy goods, cake and flower stalk were in the hands of Mesdames N. E. Peacock, J. Trimble, C. Coker, Misses F. Hamilton, B. Wyllie, M. McFarland, while afternoon t<ja was arranged by Mesdames F. Price, Henderson, W. J. Nicholson, Misses K. Kempton, G. Price, IJ. Punciman and M. Hamilton.

On Tuesday evening the Richmond Y branch held a meeting, presided over by Mr. Harry Haines, president. During the evening two instructive addresses upon the temperance pledge and the ideal citizen were given by Messrs. A. Turley and H. Haines respectively. A discussion took place upon the Y openair meetings and the forthcoming Y bazaar. It was decided to*have a social hour at the next meeting in Richmond. Humorous recitations were given by Miss Jean Porteous.