Topics for Women

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 233, 1 October 1936, Page 12

Topics for Women

MOTHERS' CLUB

SHERIDAN PLAYERS.

SOCIAL EVENING.

Y.W.C A. AN INDIAN BAZAAR. LADY ANGELA DAWNAY. A unique scene containing all the atmosphere of the Orient was presented at. the Y.W.C.A. yesterday, when a highly successful Indian bazaar was hejd. The stalls were exceedingly colourful, being decorated with brightly-hued flowers and draperies, and the attendants, clad in graceful saris of gold, green and pink contributed to the Indian effect. The bazaar was opened by the Lady Angela Dawnay, who was received by the president of the association, Mrs. M. Rudd, by Miss Elsie Bennett, the general secretary, and by Mrs A. D. Campbell, past president. Lady Angela wore a smart ensemble of black with a closefitting black hat trimmed with a black and white feather mount. Mrs. Rudd was in a sedge green frock and hat, Miss Bennett in a forest green silk suit and black taffeta liat, and Mrs. Campbell in a navy coat with a grey fox collar and a navy hat. On her arrival Lady Angela was conducted to the new residential floor which she declared open before arriving at the bazaar.

In opening flie bazaar Lady Angela congratulated the Y.W.CjL on the wonderful work it was doing in the city. "I feel sure," she said, "that the founders of the Auckland branch fifty years ago would feel gratified at the progress made since they began." The organisation, said Lady Angela, did particularly fine work for those women who were alone in the city. People with homes and friends could not, unless they had experienced it, understand the loneliness that girls could suffer in a strange town. The association offered them facilities for meeting other women, for reading in a congenial atmosphere and for sports, and also assisted them in the search for employment. At the conclusion of her speech, Lady Angela received rounds ol applause. The stalls had been arranged in the hall by a special decorating committee who had also decorated the entrance with masses of greenery. At the official table in the tea room which was decorated with bluebells and poppies were the Lady Angela Dawnay, Mrs. Rudd, Mrs. Campbell, Lady Wilson, Mrs. _J. Bradstreet, Mrs. Todd Smith and Miss Bennet. ;i- . • ; . ■•!-•: yThe stalls and those in charge of them were as follows:—Junglebell Patch (Scottish Women's Club), sweets and international dolls' pageant (senior department and senior department committee), produce (membership committee), miscellaneous (library committee), bathroom (Progressive Club), fancv work and novelties (Overseas Club and service committee), cakes (cafeteria committee), toys (girls'department committee and girls' department), Christmas gifts (hostel), household linen (Mothers' Club), toddlers and flowers (World Fellowship' committee), afternoon tea (house and inquiry committee and New Zealand Club).

There was a large attendance of members and friends at tlie "Gift Afternoon" at the Mothers' Club of the Y.W.C.A. on Tuesday, Mrs. W. J. Hynes presiding. Several dainty and useful gifts were received for the club's stall at the fair. The afternoon's programme was confined to business when several important recommendations were discussed and finalised. A new member was welcomed, and afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Rogers, Mann and' Crookbain.

T. C. Murray's Irish play "Autumn Fire" was presented by the Sheridan players at the fortnightly meeting v of the club on Tuesday evening. This powerful ■ Irish play was ably interpreted and read by a good cast, with special attention being paid to the staging and costuming of the play. The cast comprised Misses Marjorie Kyle, Joan Moody, Nance Lamb, Lenore Piggott and Messrs. Leslie Ryan, Howard Newcombe, Jack Spooner and Gerald Souster. The producer was Miss Merlyn Spooner.

A social evening for members of the Auckland Girls' Brass Band and tlieir friends was held at the Drill Hall bandroom last evening, when a presentation of a silver teapot was made to Mrs. W. Christiansen, one of the oldest members of the band, by the vice-president, Mr. A. C. Pawson, who acted in the absence of the president. The bandmaster, Mr. Webber, expressed, appreciation of the services of Mrs. Christiansen as a player, and as the librarian of the band.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES. COMING OF AGE CELEBRATED. An enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday night at the New Savoy when the friends of Miss Pearl Henry gathered to celebrate her coming of age. The guest of honour, who looked charming in white ring velvet relieved with a scarlet shoulder spray, was the recipient ot many beautiful gifts. Mrs. L. .Henry, in black georgette, received the guests. Among those present were: Mesdames M. Manning, Ludgate, Robinson, Munro, Blundell, Misses <T. Henry, I. Manning, M. Nield, I. Hills, Robinson (4), M. Salisbury, H. MacKenzie, M. Pedlar, Pearson, J. Dunn, J. Aldridge. * * ® » In honour of the twenty-first birthday of their second son Jack, a party was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. lagan, at their residence, Te Puke. Eighty guests were present, the evening being spent in competitions, dancing and community singing. Cards were played by the older members of the party. A competition, "Jumbled Names," was won by Mrs. R. McEldowney and Mr. G. Fogarty (Tauranga). A Monte Carlo waltz was danced and was won by Miss Gwen Ryan' and Mr. G. Singleton. A solo, "A Perfect Day," rendered by Miss

B. Kelly, with Mrs. Brown as accompanist, was greatly appreciated. Among those present were:—Mesdanies Santon (Taneatua), Thornhill (Sydney), Burt, Brown, A. Montgomery, T. Ball, W. Bennett, R. McEldowney, R. Mark, Ross Clarke (Tauranga), A. Collins, C. Donovan, Ryburn, liarryman; and Misses Marjorie Rendell (Tauranga), Mamio Morton, Gwen Ryan, Mary Donovan, Bess Kelly, Shiela Singleton, Olive Cunning (Xaekai, North Queensland), Maj-v Hamilton (Oropi), Betty Collins, N. Singleton, Isa Carlton (Tauranga), Margaret Ryburn, Ruth Delves, Edna Morton, Nessie Collins, Inez Cooney, Kaye Burt, Edna Diprose, June Collins, Kath Shearer, Tessie Cooney, Elsie Munroe, Laura Birt, Peggy Burt. * * • • A coming of age party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Aitkenhead, Runciman, on Saturday, to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of Mr. James Aitkenhead, their youngest son. The guest of honour was the recipient of many handsome presents. A most enjoyable evening was spent, in dancing. Among those present were:—Mesdames Aitkenhead, R. Siiiton, H. Derbyshire, H. Leach and Hare; Misses V. Lego-' Eileen McPherson, Mollie Moore, Annie Cochrane, Joyce Appleby, Ruth Blanche, Alice Bray and * Wright (Karaka). Perfect in every detail was the commg of age party given in the Takanini Han on Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs Paul Hansen, for their daughter ■Myrtle. Mrs. Hansen received her guests in a gown of floral clienillo velvet, while Miss Hansen looked charming in a gown of powder blue suede with trilled cape. Mr. Hansen presented his daughter with a gold • key. Lovelybouquets were presented to Miss Hansen and her mother. The handsome twotier pink birthday cake held pride of place. Games, competitions and novelty dances arranged by Mr. Brown made a ha PPy evening. Among those present were: Mesdames Haughey. W. Brown A. Wallace, S. Lawless, R. Perkins, C. Wallace, Jamison, D. Atkinson, Jamien son (Auckland), T. Mcintosh, J. Mack Mcßoberts, G. Tonkin, Fennington, Cooper. Misses P. Hansen, J. Porter (Papatoetoe), K. Houston (Auckland), E. Webb (Devonport), T. Orange, M Brown, N. Smith (Auckland), M. Hunter (Horitu), H. Smith (Auckland) J. Lees, N. Reed, P. Terry, Mayor, M. Purser (Auckland), B. Trust, C. Adams, B. Johanson, M. Jones, G. Smith, R. Tonkin, J. Jamison. D. Broderick (Clevedon), G. Cooper, B. Cooper, I. Broderick (Clevedon), B. Perkins. » * • ♦ A delightful party was given in the Parnell Kiosk on Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Johnson, of Royal Oak, in honour of their youngest daughter, Jean. Mrs. Johnson received her guests wearing midnight blue crepe suede, whilst the guest of honour was charmingly frocked in magnolia satin beaute worn on very fitting lines. Miss Phyllis Oakes entertained with a tap dance. Among those present were: Misses A. Dick, B. Ryan, A. Gibson, S. Hartigan, M. Wilson, G. Bartley, M. McKay, G. Bishop, I. Healy, M. Shaw, R. Ussher, D. King, B. Oakes, P. Oakes, E. Oakes, M. Oakes, I. Graham, M. Smith and R. Mackay. '