SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 58, 9 March 1935, Page 16

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

A farewell tea was given by Mrs. V. F. L. Behm, of Benson Road, Remuera, at George Court's tea rooms yesterday afternoon. The lounge and tea-tables ' wore decorated with, bronze-coloured pom-pon dahlias, and bowls of pale yellow miniature sunflowers. Among those present were: Mesdames C. Grant, T. Adams, J. Mark, A. H. Hall, Binstead, McDermott, A. Frost; Misses G. Hall and R. Binstead. The hostess wore a frock of beige and cherry spotted marocain, and hat to tone.

A farewell afternoon to Mrs. R. Collin, wno will shortly leave for a Jioliday to England, was given by the president and members of the Onehunga Croquet Club. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the pavilion by Mesdames Court and Wallace, the. tables being tastefully decorated with asters. A gift was presented by Mrs. Crawford, who expressed the good wishes of the club members. Mrs. Collin replied and thanked the members for the kindness they had extended. Progressive croquet was played, prizes being won by: A, Mrs. Clark; 8., Miss A. J. Washer; C, Mrs. Logan. ■. ■• * * .•

The Playhouse Players met at Mr. and Mrs. J. W., Bailey's etudio on Monday evening and discussed plans for the coming season. It was decided to continue play-reading each week, and later to consider plays and players to represent the group at the British Drama League festival:* Three one-act plays were read. Among those present were Mesdames A. Collett (late of Hollywood), J. Edwards and E. Lynch,/ Misses E. Shcflield, B. Birch, P. Moore, Briar-Gardiner, N. Power, R. J. Warbrick, N. Prichard, E. Sykes, M. Charlton, B. O. Page, K. MeKenzie R. Mclntosh, P. Harbourne, B. Brown and M. Yorke.

The Karaka Hall Improvement Committee held a successful gar Gen party recently at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. S. Slack, Beach Road, PapaTcura. The gardens, witli beds of asters and zinnias, were much admired. Afternoon tea was served on the verandahs and lawns. The winners of the various competitions were: Cake, Mrs. Carpenter; toilet set, Miss Rose Wood; jardiniere, Miss JL Costar; nail driving, Miss Bryant; clock croquet, Mr. R. Slack; clock golf, Miss Wright; potato throwing, Mr. Smith. Mrs. Lewis expressed the thanks of the committee to - Mr. and Mrs. Slack.