SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 261, 4 November 1933, Page 12

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Mothers' Club of the Young Women's Christian Association, under Mrs. L. Collier, gave a delightful entertainment at the Northcote Methodist Hall, in aid of the Northcote Welfare League. Besides many enjoyable musical numbers, the presentation by the party of "Mrs. Varley's Waxworks," and a skilful exhibition of fancy skating, proved very entertaining.

The weekly meeting of the Women's Progressive, Club, Y.W.C.A., held on Thursday, was well, attended, when Mrs. Sullivan presided. The speaker for the evening was Miss C. M. McLay, of the W.C.T.U., who gave a descriptive talk on a trip to Honolulu, in which she fully explained the customs and industries of the inhabitants. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Milton, Neels and Robson.

In the annual competition in French conversation and reading, which was held recently by the Auckland French Club among pupils of the Auckland secondary schools, pupils from the Epsom Girls' Grammar School were awarded first, second and third places. The winning candidates were: Evelyn Henry 1, Helen A. Verry 2, Grace E. Gordon 3. The fourth place was taken by P. T. Medhurst, of King's College.

| Mrs. A. McCullough gave a bridge and 500 party at the Farmers 1 tearoom on Wednesday afternoon, when a delightful time was enjoyed by all. Among those present were:* Mesdames Dunn, Heard, Webster, Reid, Farrelly, W. McLeay, Jew; Herd, Harrison, Till, J. McLeay, Buckley, Staunton, Fletcher, Weir, Hal : lett, Smith, Turner, Rogers, Osme-rs, Valentine, Cain, Pelham, Hullett, Cox, L'eyden, Buchanan, Taylor, and Miss Dagmar. Prizes were won by Mrs. Staunton for bridge, and Mrs. Reid for 500.

The annual library dance was held in the Upper Waiwera Hall on Wednesday, when there was a good attendance of local and neighbouring settlers. Among those present were:—Mesdames D. S. McCathie, A. Colgan, H. Joyce, M. Week, J. Fitzthum, J. Joyce, J. Colgan (Wainui), Misses H. Fitzthum, T. McCathie, A. McCathie,. M. McCathie, E. Sidwell, I. Sidwell, J. Scholium, E. Colgan (Wainui), B. Godinovitch (Wainui), H. Partis and B. Johns (Silverdale). An excellent supper was' provided by the library committee, and dairying was continued till the early hours of the morning.

The popular old-time dance held fortnightly in the Public Hall, under the ouspices of the women's branch of the Otahuhu Unemployed Workers' Association had another, successful evening on Wednesday. In spite of the inclem(*nt weather 250 persons were there to enjoy the dance programme. Euchre prizewinners were Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. King; 500, Mrs. Lovich and Mr. Lovich; Monte Carlo, first dance, Miss Whitelaw and Mr. Mullins; second dance, Miss Mullins and Mr. Braeey. Supper was provided by the ladles' The proceeds are to assist distressed unemployed workers in Otahuhu.

A concert was given by the Maori Methodist Choir on Thursday evening in the Methodist Memorial Hall, Otahuhu, which was led by Sister Atawhai (North Auckland representative, but a King Country worker). It rendered .pleasing items, the lovely voices of the artists blending finely in the old Maori songs and hymns. Hakaa, ancient Maori games, poi dances, items by the string orchestra, and the narrative of the landing of the Maori, and the growth of the, Methodist religion among the Maoris' were features of the excellent programme. Those taking part were: Sister Atawhai, Misses Hine Ereipana (Otago), Mereana Wihatataia (North Auckland), Mahera Pihama (Waikatp), and Messrs. Waru Tokikuri (Waikato), To'ro Tiko (Canterbury), Rangi Ngapohi; (Marlborough), and Inia Tewhata (Wellington). At the conclusion of the concert, the Rev. T. R. B. Woolloxall thank°ed tin. performers for their pleasant evening, the proceeds of whjch are to be devoted to the cause of the Maori Methodist mission fund. As an expression of thanks from the Otahuhu Mission, committee, Mrs. Taylor presented Sister Atawhai.ywith"-a lovely bouquet. Sister Atawhai, in responding, stated that she would always cherish kindly thoughts of the Otahuhu people. The rendering of the National Anthem brought to a most delightful evening. ,

The annual meeting of the Birkenhead branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Methodist schoolroom on Thursday, when Mrs. Brocklehurst presided. Reports on the year's work were read and the need for greater effort stressed. Hope was expressed that other branches of work might be taken up next year. Dr. Jeannie Craig gave an interesting talk on "Vision" and "The Long View." People were too inclined to keep their eyes on their work and forget the distant view she said. The speaker suggested that more members might be obtained. Dr. Craig sang "Sitting at Home by the Fire," "God Bless This House" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee." She also read two poems by Fay Inchfawn, "The Long View" and "Within My House." Afternoon tea and good wishes for a happy recess closed the year's work.

A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Newton Congregational Church, Edinburgh Street, on Thursday, when the guest of honour was Mrs. Cyril Cooney, wife of the new pastor of the church. A very warm welcome was extended to her by the president of the Mothers' Club, Mrs. Hobson. Greetings and good wishes were also extended by representatives from Onehunga, Beresford Street, Mount Eden, Green Lane and Devonport Congregational Churches. Little Jocelyn Alexander presented Mrs. Cooney with a bouquet, who thanked the ladies for their kindness and good wishes. Mr. Cooney, who was also present, added his thanks to that of Mrs. Cooney. The following items were contributed and enjoyed: Songs, Mrs. Alexander and Miss Ena Beadle; recitation, Miss Ruth Gourdie. The accompanists were Mrs. Leunie and Miss Myrtle Elliot. Afternoon tea was served.

An enjoyable time was spent at a card evening, held by the committee of the Parish Fair vestry stall, in the Parish Hall, Otahuhu, on Thursday. There was an excellent attendance of both bridge and 500 enthusiasts, every available inch of space being taken up with card tables. Bowls of arum lilies, pale yellow daisies, and French marigolds were tastefully arranged about the stage. The vestry committee served the supper. Mr. Careon was in charge of the card tables. The prizes were presented to the winners by the Rev. R. J. Stanton. Among those present were: Mesdames W. W. Massey, S. W. House, W. Payne, E. Paton, M. Muir, H. Fearnley, J. Steel, E. Elliott, C. McDonald, W. Key, A. T. Batgcr, C. Hutchings, A. Henwood, J. Salt, N. A. Rogers, R. McKrell, S. Fearnley, A. McLaren, V. West, C. Turner, H. B'ishop, A. Pearse, H. W. Hotson, J. Mathews, F. Mathews, B. J. Parsons, A. Pirie, A. J. Moore, N. Walters, H. Everitt, M. Boille, L. Hubbard, R. B. Todd, F. Tracey, F. Leslie, H. J. Moffatt, V. Mor'rin, Scurrah, Q. Mouton, E. Jones, W. L. Meredith, W. Speed, G. Nixon, A. Xewson, L. Bernard, W. Jamieson, J. Wood, and the Misses Lippiat, E. Carson, M. Muir, R. Douche, O. Olsen, A. Tabb, M. Mathews, H. Gordon, C. Mac Donald, B. Banks.

On Sunday, October 1, Anthony Charles, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bailey, and only grandchild of Dr. and Mrs, C. E. Maguire, of Auckland, was christened at the historic Saxon Church of St. Ethelburga, in Bishopsgate Street, by.the vicar, the Rev. Dr. Geikie Cobb. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs..Bailey entertained their friends to tea at the Royal Empire Society's headquarters in Northumberland Avenue. The godparents were Mr. Carew Shaw, F.R.C.S., Mr. C. A. Hopkinson, Mr. Walter Buehan, of Calcutta, Miss May Oliver, aunt, and Mrs. David Douglas (ne'e Miss Wilson, of Fiji). Mrs. Bailey, dressed in dark green with a spray of white carnaitions on one shoulder, received her guests in the luncheon room. The tables were decorated with pink roses arid at one end of the room was the two-tiered christening cake, the upper tier of which is being dispatched to Dr. Maguire in Auckland. Anthony Charles wore a, robe •which he is the twelfth Bailey baby in three generations to wear for baptism, the guests were: Sir Frederick and Lady Oliver, Lady Herdman and Miss Joyce Herdman, Mrs, Percy Crisp and Miss Anne Clarkson, Dr. arid' Mrs. S. B. -Morris, Miss Jean Horsley, Mrs. Cyril Armstrong and Dr. Eric Maxwell all of Auckland, Mrs. Curtis (nee-Christie), Mr. and Mrs. Lindo Levien, Miss Gwen Pearson and Miss Nelle Scanlan,.all from Wellington, Mrs. David Low, wife of the cartoonist, and her two daughters, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Dodd, who have been frequent visitors to New Zealand, Mrs. Basil Wilson arid Mrs. Albert Ehrhart, both of Fiji, Mrs. Elliot, aunt, and Miss Betty Bailey, stepsister of Anthony Charles, and Miss Towle, cousin of Mrs. Bailey.. •

A bridge party was held at "Beverley," the home of the Misses Bews, in aid of St. Chad's Church at Huapaj. The rooms were beautifully decorated with gowls of roses and amaryllis. Among those present were: Mesdames Rust, Harris, Cole, Boss (Waitakere), Rodger, Outrani, Shutes, Meikle, Bui!, Brock, Quarrie, Rcnnie, Meek, Frost, Cooke, Swain, Fitzpatrick, G. Maunsell, Lambden, Wilkes, Bcecroft, Misses Yule, Dane, Shaw, Sanderson (Auckland), Quarrie, Shaw, Messrs. Forrester (2), Shaw, Coughlan, Onne, Biss, Cranswick and Granville. The winning bridge players were Miss Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Cole and Mr. Aunandale.

The Bayswater-Belmont Women's Society held its monthly meeting at the Clubhouse, Bnyswatcr, when Mrs. H. Bach presided. Mrs. H. King, with Mrs. McKinney as accompanist, gave a selection of Maori songs and poi dances. Mrs. King prefaced the programme with ah account of the origin and tradition of Maori songs and dances. The hostesses were Mesdames H. White.horn, Thomas, M. Connelly and Rainbaud. The winner of the competition was Mrs. W. G. Thomas. Among those present were: Mesdames H. Bach, L. L. Rabbidge, W. G. Thomas, R. T. Reid, B. Smith, B. Francis, Sellers, Braund, Waddell, R. Sims, H. Whitehorn, Inkster, A. Gyde, Verran, Deacon, Handcock, Kirby, Rambaud, Powell, Potter, Holmes, Fletcher, Agnew (Suva), Misses Morton (2), j Smith (2).