THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 146, 17 March 1934, Page 15

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Coniing-of-age Party. A most enjoyable dance was given at the Crow’s Nest by Mr, apd Mrs. WMurie, of Seatoun, in honour of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Miss Marjorie Murie. A delicious savoury supper was set in the lounge, and a flashlight photograph was taken as g memento of the party. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Murie (who reecived the guests), Mrs. R. H, Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. A S. Murie, Misses Hilda Chudley, M. Anscomfie, D. Waters, J, Featherston, M. Shepherd. M- Smith, M. Robertson M. Mclvor, 0, Pearce. J. Turner, V. Bevan, V, Kelly, M. Ross, D. Katz, S. Marriott, K. Hall, M. Hunt, B. Browne, P. Harle, M, Thompson, D. Blackmore, M. Chilton, S. Alward, M. Murie; Messrs. W, D- Murie, 0, Turner, M, Benpie, B. Clarke, J. Harvey, N. Haggitt, K. Hood, R. Hollis, G, Blythe. S. Ellis, K. Hempton, I. Curtis, K. Kirkcaldie, P. Brodie, N. and D, Brookmap, A. Jessep, S. Marrls, G. and D. Bennett, V. Sutherland, B. Canavan, BFortune. S. Gibson, J. Taylor, and G. Forgie.

Kennel Club Ladies’ NightThe executive of the Wellington Repnel Club gave a social evening to the ladies’ committee last evening in the Rowing Club Hall, in recognition of the splendid work they had done throughout the year, The orchestra was excellent, and during the evening musical items were given by Mr. H, FWood and Mr. H. Hook. The president, Mr. Win. Barker, tbep presented Mrs, J, Kept, chairman of the ladles’ committee, with a beautiful cup as a memento. This trophy is to be a perpetual one, to be competed for each vear by lady exhibitors, Supper was served by the gentlemen and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Among those present were:—Ladies’ committee: Mrs. J. Kent, Mrs. E. Hail, Mrs. Hepplewhite, Mrs. Collins, Mrs". Howarde, Mrs. Elliott, Misses . M. Barke, R. Paton, and F. T. Duff. Gentlemen’s committee: Messrs. D. H. Edgar. W. H. Leathern, H. Hinchliff, Elliott, Murphy. Hall, Radford. P. C. Watt, and Collins. Other fanciers present were: Mesdames Barke, Hanson, Hinchliff, Gunderson, Leathern, Taylor, Muir, Herron, Misses Barke, Roach, Murphy, Codyre, Hook, Messrs. . T. Thompson. L. Ninnes (Masterton), Alex P. Smith, Hepplewhite, F. Hinchliff, McLean, Paterson, E. G. Davis, Mclvor, Green, J. Barke, Hook, Lancaster, and R. G. Hollis.

Music and DramaLovers of music and drama will pe interested in the forthcoming series of recital-lectures to be given by Miss Valerie Corliss and Miss Elizabeth Blake on corresponding aims in the two arts, Illustrative programmes of variety and interest will be presented by both artists, and the lectures will include such fascinating subjects as» Aspects of early music and drama, the folk element, colour and atmosphere, mood. Interpretation, modern tendencies, the scope of music and drama, the audience, and so on.

Comipg-out Dance. The garden of “Ngaroma,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hope B. Gibbons at Lyall Bay, was brilliant with floodlights last evening, and there was an atmosphere of gaiety as cars rolled up the drive, depositing crowds of guests at the entrance porch. The occasion was a dance given by Mr- and Mrs, Gibbons for their daughter, Paddy, and it was also a farewell for Mr. Gibboni, who is leaving shortly for America. Mr. and Mrs. Hope Gibbons received the guests in the drawing-room, where a huge bowl of tiger lilies stood on a low table in the centre, and delphiniums and dahlias In many shades of pink brightened every corner. Mrs. Hope Gibbons was wearing a gown of black chiffon velvet relieved with cloth of silver.

Miss Paddy Hope Gibbons’s frock was of Ivory shadow net, made fitting to the knees, where it flared from two flounces. The corsage wa_s trimmed with crystal, and two little frills fell over the shoulders. She wore a wreath of crystal leaves in her hair. The ballroom was decorated with gas-flllefl balloons in every conceivable colour, and the smaller reception room, which was used for the “overflow” of dancers, was arranged with tall palms, whose deep green contrasted delightfully with the crystal chandeliers. The morning-room, which fs upholstered tn rich brown, had vivid flame gladioli and greenery for decoration, and there were bowls of asters and zinnias in the dining-room and sun-porch, where supner was served.

There were other diversions for those who did not dance. Two rooms were comfortably arranged for cards, and the billiard room invited players. The eool green of the conservatory and fernery suggested refreshing drinks, and here claret cup was served from a bowl set among purple grapes and vine leaves.

Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Hope Gibbons (Wanganui), who wore midnight blue lace; Miss A. Gibbons (Wanganui), russet georgette and lace; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gibbons, black lace and georgette; Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gibbons. leaf green marocain; Mr. and Mrs. N, B. Gibbons, royal blue georgette; Mrs. Gower, black lace and georgette.