THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 164, 9 April 1934, Page 5

THE SOCIAL ROUND

College Gala There was an exceptionally large attendance of parents, old boys, and friends at the Wellington College gala held on Saturday afternoon. The weather was beautifully fine, and the grounds looked very fresh and green. From very early in the afternoon cars streamed up the drive, and there was continual activity on the playing fields and tennis courts. The opening of the new top ground, which is to the east of Firth House, took place, Mr. G. Mitchell and Mr. W. A. Armour, the headmaster, making short and informal speeches. Immediately afterward the ground was “christened” by the cadets giving a display there of a platoon in attack. A Father v. Sons cricket match drew an enthusiastic audience, and the Yankee tennis tournament between Wellington East, Rongotai, and the two Wellington colleges was vigorously “barracked.” There was also some interesting exhibition tennis. The beautiful Memorial Hall was open to visitors, and a promenade concert was given there. The gymnastic and physical training displays at Wellington College are always outstanding, and Saturday’s exhibitions were no exception to the rule, being perhaps even more spectacular than usual. The music of a very good band lent a further note of gaiety to the gathering.

Afternoon tea was served in the dining hall, and the basement of the main building. Mrs. W. A. Armour and Mrs. Howarth, with a large committee of ladies to assist them, were in charge of the excellent arrangements. Among those at Mr. and Mrs. Armour’s table were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Mitchell, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Miss Jean Stevenson, Miss Kershaw, Miss Batham, Mr. and Miss Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Millard, Mr. and . Mrs. Dyett, Mr, C. M. Luke, Mr. Clement May, Mr. and Mrs. Cook.

Supper Party. The Palm Lounge of the Hotel St. George was the scene of a pleasant party on Saturday evening at which about fifty guests were present, including the officers and committee of the Thespians, together with the cast of “The High Road,” and their friends. The supper table had been decorated by Mrs. George Bassant, with a profusion of pale pink and bronze chysanthemums, baskets of roses, and sprays of autumn-tinted Virginia creeper. The party was held to celebrate the successful first production of the Thespians, to bid bon voyage to Mrs. Victor Lloyd, who is sailing for England by the Rangitane on Friday next, and also to announce the engagement of two popular Thespians, Miss Joan E. Coilins and Mr. H. N. Hannah.

The president, Mr. A. J. Heighway, felicitated the happy pair, and toasted amid acclamation.

Mr. Hannah thanked those present for their kind wishes. Mr. Vyrn Evans, chairman of the committee, presented Mrs. Victor Lloyd with a handsome leather travelling case ftom the members of the cast.

Speeches followed, including one from Mr. H. H. Newton, who was enthusiastic over, the successful debut of the Thespians. Other speakers included Messrs. O. N. Gillespie, T. V. Anson, George Swan, Ralph Hogg, George Bassant, F. Hayes Townes, Miss M. Murray, Mr. Trevor Lane and Mr. Victor Lloyd, the director, who thanked the cast for their loyal support and the various speakers for . their complimentary remarks. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Heighway, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Swan, Mr. and Mrs. Render, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Painter, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Webster, Misses Joan E. Collins, Marjorie Murray, Winnie Cooley, Vivienne Tait, Ola Neilsen, Nancy Gillespie, Jo Swan, Messrs. Vryn Evans, P. Caldwell, M. Turner, Martin Liddle, B. R.' O’Brien, D. and L. Dick. Dance Party.

At Dr. and Mrs. Harty’s beautiful home at Belmont Heights their sons, Mr. Tom and Mr. Geoff Harty, gave a dance party for their young friends on Saturday evening. Dancing was in the lounge to the music of gramophone and wireless, on a perfect floor, and a buffet supper was served in the dining-room.' About twenty-five couples spent a delightful evening.

Dance for Dr. Helen Bakewell. A delightful dance was given on Saturday evening at the Brown Owl, Akatarawa, by Dr. and Mrs. Roger Bakewell, Petone, in honour of Dr. Helen Bakewell, who is leaving for England in June. Mrs. Roger Bakewell wore a picture frock of moss-green chiffon velvet. Dr. Helen Bakewell’s dress of pink lace was made on close-fitting lines with flaring hem, and had a little velvet jacket. The guests were Colonel and Mrs. Forbes, Major and Mrs. Frazer, Captain and Mrs. Goss, Captain and Mrs. Gentry, Dr. and Mrs. Cameron Owen, Dr. and Mrs. Doctor, Dr. and Mrs. Aldred, Dr. and Mrs. Parr, Dr. and Mrs. Welton Hogg, Dr. and Mrs. Hutchison, Dr. and Mrs. Hope Robertson, Dr. and Mrs. Hickey, Dr. and Mrs. Donald, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Gamble, Mr. and Mrs. A. Siev- 1 wright, Mr. and Mrs. Ackland, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. McNaught, Mr. and Mrs. N. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Hardcastle, Mr. and Mrs. L. Golding, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkirk, Mr. and Mrs. Esmond Greig, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Gilkison, Mr. and Mrs. Jowett, Mr. and Mrs. I. Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. R. Mr. and Mrs. McAndrew, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rainey, Dr. Helen Bakewell, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Butt, Miss F. Penney, Miss Molly Macassey, Miss Davis, Miss Enid Smith Miss M. Choyce, Miss M. Hardcastle, Dr. Bolt, Captain Webb, Mr. Reeves, Mr. Stilling, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. J. Denweston. Mr. N. Haggitt, Mr. Courtney Hall, Mr. J. Foot.

Seatoun Convent Bazaar. The annual bazaar in aid of the Seatoun Convent was held in the Brougham Street Convent Assembly Hall on Saturday afternoon. There was a very good attendance, Archbishop O’Shea, a number of the clergy, and many friends being present.

The stalls were attractively arranged and their wares were quickly disposed of. Mesdames Gibbs, J. J. L. Burke, Harris and Hickmott were in charge of the fancy stall, and Mesdames O’Leary, .Tones, Stephens and Keogh had a well-stocked cake stall. The produce stall was in charge of Mrs. Boake. Misses Lynch and Blake, and Miss McGrath and the Children of Mary had the sweets stall. Mrs. Rennie and Mrs. Gatrell were in charge of the tea room. A Punch and Judy show was conducted by Mr. Lansdowne, and the side=dx>ws, which were popular, were run

by Captain Duffy, Mr. Troy, Mr. Hogan and Messrs. Bray. The Sisters of Mercy wish to thank all those who so generously gave their services to make the party a success, particularly Mr. Harris and Mr. Wellard. who assisted with the arrangements and lent their cays for the occasion.