THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 188, 8 May 1934, Page 5

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Overseas League The hostesses for the Overseas League reception tb be held this evening in the Palm Lounge of the St. George Hotel will be Airs. AV. S. Pearce and Airs. Charles Nichols. Mr. Eaton Hurley and Miss Mary Butler, who have lately returned from abroad, will give short travel talks, and a musical programme has been arranged in which the following will take part: Mr Leon de Manny, Madame Evelyn de Mauny, Mr. Claude Tanner, Mrs. AV S. Pearce, Aliss Alison Pearce, Miss Monica Malfroy. and Mrs. Ivon AVilson. House-warming Party. At a delightful house-warming given by Aliss Hackworth at! “Beverley,’ o 3 Fitzherbert Terrace, on Saturday afternoon, the entertainment provided for the guests was as much enjoyed by the grown-ups as by the sixteen children present. After tea in the dining-room, where the tables were decorated with orange iceland poppies, and a cake with ‘Kin Ora, Beverley” on the icing was cut by the hostess, everyone went into the drawing-room; where “Charlie the Clown” and “Little Charlie” performed •amazing acrobatic feats. There were performing dogs, too. and a Punch and Judy show. After the entertainment Miss Hackworth was presented with innumerable useful things for. .her kitchen, and silver for the diningroom. . \ ' T, , The guests invited were: Mrs. Hackworth, Mrs. Edmunds, Air. and Airs. C. Hackworth, Airs. R. A. Holmes, Air. and Mrs. M. Burnett, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. C. Rees, Mrs. Allport, Mrs. Bemby, Mrs. Gamage, Air. and Airs. Sanders, Airs. Preston, Mr. and Airs. Oswin, Airs. Haworth, Mrs. Lowe, Commander and Airs. Tonge, Mrs. Turnbull, Air. and Airs. Lambert,-,Mrs. Eichelbaum, Airs. Blacklock, Air. and Airs. Campbell, Mr. and Airs. AVallace, Air. and Mrs. Gilkison. Airs. Nelson, Misses Taylor, Kohn, Clapcott, Carr, Turton (3), Rees, Millward, E. Holmes, McAlister (2), Burnett (2), Hack worth (3), J. and J. Holmes, M. Hector. Borchart, England, Drummend. Parker, Payne, Lambert (2), Colbeck (2), Wallace, Gilkison, B. Tonge, Willis. < Greenwood, Hall, Alessrs. Jay, Rayward, J. Batten, Hackworth (2). French Club.

In spite of Inclement weather, the recent fortnightly meeting of the “Cercle Francais” was well attended. The programme was in charge _of Madame O. R. Bendall, .first vicepresident, and proved very enjoyable. The first part was literary. Monsieur F M. Bouillet, after congratulating Mr. F. F. Allies on behalf of the club for the tecent honour conferred on him by the French Government, delivered a most entertaining address on “Lamartine,” speaking of him not as a poet nor as a politician, but as a man, explaining how his temperament and personality reflected on his works. He recalled some idyllic adventures of his youth, mentioning Graziella and Elvire, who had- inspired him. To the latter, Whom he dearly loved, we owe the magnificent and celebrated poem of “Le Lac” and most of his best verses. As a sequel to Alonsieur Bouillet’s interesting "causerie,” Aladame J. de Filippi recited ‘‘Le Lac. of' Lamartine. Both items were much appreciated. Mrs. Ginn then followed with some songs, artistically rendered, ’ which gave much pleasure to the audience. After an interval, ’devoted to social intercourse. Aladame O. R. Bendall gave a detailed address on L Incomparable Sud Quest Francais,” speakurn on: 1, “La cote d’argent”; 2, Le pays basque”; 3, “Le Bearn,” with 11; lustrated lantern views, which proved most enjoyable. “La Marseillaise and supper closed the evening. Aladame J. de' Filippi was hostess. Surprise Party. . A large party of. Masterton residents .visited Greytown on Saturday night, and, supplemented by a-number of Greytown' residents, stormed tne residence of Air. and Airs. F. W. V ood. Main Street, Greytown, in the form of a surprise party. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Av ood had a real surprise, but it ended in a •ioUy party, which continued till the wee sma’ hours. The attacking party went, home very well pleased with themselves, after receiving., thanks for the visit from Air. and Airs. Wood. Coming of Age Party. A very pleasant evening was spent by about 80 guests'of Air. and Airs. E. J. Collett. Petone. on Saturday, the occasion being the coming of age of their daughter, Velda. The guests were received by Mr- and Airs. Collett, the latter wearing a dress of black lace, assisted by Miss Velda Collett, who wore a charming frock of azure blue ring velvet. During supper Air. Russell, in the course of a happy and congratulatory speech, presented a symbolic key to the guest of honour, whose health was enthusiastically toasted with musical honours. Mr. Collett replied on behalf of his daughter. Dancing, games, and items by Aliss D. Gardiner and Air. W. Hitch were thoroughly enjoyed.