AMERICAN WOMEN ARE HOSPITABLE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 155, 2 July 1937, Page 10

AMERICAN WOMEN ARE HOSPITABLE.

New Zealand Woman s Impressions Abroad. LONDON, .Mine 1. American cemeteries that are the last woid in artistry; the attractiveness of the trained air hostesses mi the American air liners; Coronation day in Washington with everyone as thrilled us the British with the Empire's new monarch; a memorable pink and blue luncheon party—from one topic to another Miss M. A. Trent's conversation jumped on her return to Cliiistchurch from a trip to the I'nited States of America (say.s the "Star-Sun"). Her visit to the States, occupying ten weeks, was taken primarily to see her twin sister, Miss Maude Trent, from whom she had been parted for IN years. The greater part of her time was spent as the guest of Captain and Mrs. Leighton. in Washington, with whom her sister makes her home. Two trips to New York were interludes in her holiday, which culminated in a flight of 4:i2l miles from Washington to Vancouver to join the Niagara. The flight she made in leisurely stages, taking a little over a week, to visit Chicago. Kansas City. Los Angeles. San Francisco, Seattle and finally Vancouver. Tn New York she was entertained to luncheon by the executive of the I'nited States National Council of Women. She herself is the immediate past-president of the Cliristchurch branch of this movement. and was interested to observe the different working of the organisation in the States. Everywhere the American women showered her with kindness and recipe.*. Knowing her professional interest in food they served the dishes in which they excelled when inviting her to lunch or dinner. American tea parties interested her. Each guest was given a plate and cup. but no saucer, selected what sandwiches and cakes she wished to eat at the start, and placed them all on her plate. Godless New York. New York in Easter week impressed her as a godless place. Neither the Friday nor Monday was observed as a holiday. Neither Miss Trent's outward journey from New Zealand nor her return trip home were uneventful. The shipping strike at the beginning of the year prevented her from sailing direct to San Francisco, so she went to Panama and from there had a fascinating voyage to Cartagena and Porta Colombia in Colombia. and from thence to Jamaica and New York. On the way down from Vancouver, the Niagara was taken 40 miles out of her course to rescue 13 natives and two white men of the Makoa. a schooner which had been broken up on a reef.

GOLDEN WEDDING.

MR. AND MRS. J. C. WATSON. A happy party of friend* ami lifijrhboiirs gathered ill the pavilion. Kilen Park, to celebrate the iioldt-1» wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Watson, of Keimers Avenue. Saildringham. Mrs. Watson is a daughter of tlie late Mr. Thackray. and was married in Yorkshire. England. Some 20 years ago she arrived in Now Zealand to join liei husband and family of three sons. Mr. La'fi" Wat foil, of Xjjaruawahia. Mr. .Tim Watson, Auckland, and Mr. Alf Watson. Auckland. There are swen' grandchildren. Miss Xola Watson presented Mrs. Watson with a beautiful bouquet of yellow flowers on behalf of the grandchildren. Mrs. Watson was also the recipient <>f many token*, of congratulations and goodwill. About 100 guests sat down to supper, and tlie toasts were in the hands of Mr. Thackrav, tlie only guest present who had attended the original wedding, and who had come from Wellington to be present on this occasion. Mr. .lini Watson replied on behalf of his parents. Mr. Alf Watson read many telegrams received from all over the province, and also thanked the company. A splendid orchestra had come from Xgaruawabia for the occasion and a happy evening was spent. On behalf of the guests. "flran." of IZM, thanked the couple of the moment for a happy evening.

THAMES GIRLS' CLUB.

Despite the weather, quite a large gathering of members and friends of the Thames (Jills' Club (inc.) met at the monthly dance at the Druids' Hall. Airs. H. Stubbing, president, received the guests in a gown of floral satin. Other committee members present were: Mrs. Andrews, convener, >liv. Millar, secretary, Mr*. Davidson, Mrs. McPherson, Mrs. R. Wheeler, acting-secretary, Mrs.. Wright. Mrs. Bowyer. Other guests present were: Mesdames Watson, J. Shaw, M. Ward. C. Tonge, Hitchins. S. Wheeler. Wheaton, Bush, O'Brien. King. Preston. Warren. C. Strange. Gibson. Bates, Misses J. Dllstin. Bonnie Stubbing, Ctahurne. A. Andrews, M. Hogan. Skerrith. A. Bray, J. Wheaton, C. Smith. Parr. Regan. Watson. Molloy. < ard prizewinners were: Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Preston. Mrs. S. Wheeler. Mrs. Warren. Monte Carlo prizew : nners were Miss A. Andrews, Mr. John Molloy, Mrs. O'Brien and Mr. JoinStubbin.

SOCIAL AFTERNOON.

Contract bridge and nutli jong were the entertainment provided by Mrs. Stun Waters yesterday afternoon, when a large number of friends attended in the private room of George Court and Sons' tearooms. The tea tables looked bright and springlke with bowls of cyclamen and early spikes of p'lik and lavender stocks. The hostess received her grests in a smart b!ack tailored suit and velvet halo hat. Amin'g those present were: Mesdaines 0. Handle F Bolt, I. Shannon. Tailby. Brown. W. Harvey. M. M-Lennan. Les Monks. H. Kayos. P. Macmanemin, L. Lester. Leith Walker. John Hirst. Cecil njor-fleld. Af. Dav's. T. Hnrvev. Hnmiltoii Mitchell. _ Charles SmJth. J. Waters; Misses M. Simmons. D. Hague-Smith, H. Harrison and Marie Black. '