THE SOCIAL ROUND

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 72, 18 December 1937, Page 6

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Pre-Christmas Five O'Clock Party

Miss Margaret Evans, wearing a frock of black . french net, handpainted with turquoise and white flowers and worn over taffeta, was

hostess at a cheery pre-Christmas “five o'clock” at her home in Sutherland Road yesterday. The drawing-room, diningroom and the spacious sun-porch, decorated with a profusion of gladioli and sweet peas, were used for enter-

taining the guests who found very much to talk about during the serving of cocktpils and sherry and a tempting variety of savoury snacks. Assisting Miss Evans were her mother, Mrs. L. Evans, who was wearing a frock of black chiffon, and her sister. Miss Patty Evans. Those present were: .Misses Pat Lewer (Palmerston North), Shirley Walshe, Pat Hogg, Pat Inglis, Dorothy Kelly, Claire Mack, Annette Gunn, Tui Smith, Yvonne Cooke, Nancy James, Bobbie Hope Gibbons, Nora, Betty and Sylvia McLaren, Ngaire Aplin, Suzanne Bothamley, Vai Mantsby, Lorna Kessell, Joy Gill, Lorna Adams, Mollie Shearer, Joan Purvis, Pat Guise, Joan Duncan, Yvonne Holmes, Patty Munro, June Allison, Beverley Luke, Pamela Beauchamp, Kura Coltman, Messrs. Lindsay Arlow, Bill McKelvie, Ken James,’ Bunny Hope Gibbons, Harvey Piper, Bill Springhall, Rod Campbell, Ross Arlow, Bob Waters, Arthur King, Selwyn Toogood, Bernard and Graham Forgie, Guy Suisted, Russell Longuet, Tom Bush, Joe Tanner, Alervyn Elias, Michael Nathan, Morris Solomon, lan Bell, Jim Blythe, John Grainger, Ken King, Dudley Burd, Arthur Martin, Dick and Pat Morpeth. A "Coming-of-Age"

Miss Georgette Handyside, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fosbery Handyside, Lower Hutt, entertained some of her more intimate friends at a pleasant “five to seven” party yesterday to celebrate her coming-of-age. Later in the evening a. number of the young people went on to a dance.

Choir Party A delightful break-up party was held at the residence of Mrs. Ennis, Puru Crescent, recently, by the choir of the Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay branch of the League of Mothers. Games, competitions and music were enjoyed by all, and the evening passed all too quickly. Presentations were made to Miss D. Robson, who has acted as pianisteomiuctor since the choir was. formed, and to Mrs. J. C. Montgomery, choir secretary. Supper and the exchanging of Christmas greetings concluded a happy evening. At the Pioneer Club

The Pioneer Club, beautifully decorated with a wealth of lovely flowers —pink hydrangeas, gladioli, stock, lupins, roses, sweetpeas and lilies and greenery—held its annual Christmas afternoon party yesterday. There was a very large attendance of members who were received by the president, Miss Amy Kane, wearing an ensemble of deep prune maroeain, threaded with gold and hat to tone. The party was held in the main room, where the festive touch was provided by streamers, balloons and lanterns.

An excellent programme had been arranged by the singing circle, under the leadership of Mrs. A. Mitchell. Those who contributed items were Mrs. Martyn AVilliams, who recited, and Mrs. Walter Duncan and Mrs. Goodson, who were heard in vocal items, the accompaniments for which were played by Mrs. Ginn. During the serving of the Christmas afternoon tea, all present took the opportunity of wishing each other the compliments of the season and good luck for the new year. Bright Cocktail Party A very bright cocktail party was that given by Mrs. AV. A. Macdonell at her flat in Clifton Terrace, yesterday afternoon: The hostess wore a black satin skirt and floral blouse patterned in blue, pink and cream on a black ground. The guests gathered in the lounge, where bowls of Christmas lilies stood out in bold contrast to the oriental colours of the where cocktails aud savouries were handed round. Those present included: Mrs. Heath Collins, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Stewart Nelson, Mrs. Kofoed, Mrs. Kiug, Mrs. Menard, -Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Green, Mrs. AViffen, Miss Powall, Mrs. Hampton, Mrs. Tansley, Mrs. T. Orr and Mrs. 11. Ginger.

Pleasant Gathering The Ladies’ Aid of the Vivian Street Church of Christ held a Christmas tea party at the National Club yesterday afternoon, the guest of honour being Mrs. H. G. Saunders, wife of the minister of the church. The guests gathered in the main clubroom, which was beautifully decorated with many colourful flowers. Mrs. G. T. Stone welcomed Airs. Saunders, who was wearing a black crepe de chine costume, a black hat with an eyeveil and a fox fur. During the afternoon Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. N. Willis and Mrs. Saunders were heard in greatly-appreciated vocal solos. Mrs. Shepherd and Miss B. Day played the accompaniments. After tea had been served, Mrs. Callam presented Mrs. 'Saunders with half a dozen table knives, spoons and forks as a token of their esteem. Those present were: Mesdames Saunders, Calhim, Hall, D. Hall, Stone, Cunninghatn, Willis, Coulter, Coombe, Hunter, Dick, Goldie, Boniface, Kruse, J. E. Day, Taylor, Doneghue, S. C. Eaton, A. 11. Eaton, Chapman, McKeag, McKinley, Lister, Duncan, Kelby Osgood, Davis, Shepherd, G. Day, Misses Al. Brown, B. Day, and M. Zinkie (Sydney). A Birthday Dinner

Active circle members and various committees attended a dinner party held recently at the Pioneer Club on the occasion of the birthday of the president, Miss Amy Kane. The dining-table was most artistically arranged with roses and sweet peas by Miss AL Cooper, president of the garden circle. Miss Cooper also handed to each guest a charming posy, and to the guest of honour she presented a lovely bouquet. On the table were also little place cards, quaint and unusual, which were made by Mrs. Charles AVeston and Miss Dinnie. Souvenirs of the occasion were made by Miss Jessie Barker, and presented to all the guests. A feature of the dinner was an ice-cream birthday cake, which was surrounded with gifts, which Miss Kane will give to charity. After everyone had wished Miss Kane the best of hick, an adjournment was made to the main club room, where a

social evening was spent, vocal items being given by Airs. Ginn and songs at the piano by Aliss Florence Penney. Tea and Presentation

A pleasant morning tea was given at the National Club, Featherston Street, on Thursday morning by members of the executive of the women's section of the National Party, the guest of honour being Airs. G. F. Stone, president of the section. Tbe clubrooms were gay with masses of colourful early summer blooms arranged to advantage in bowls, vases and little troughs. On her arrival, Airs. Stone was presented with a bouquet of roses, tiny hydrangeas and maidenhair fern. Bouquets were also p'resented to the treasurer, Mrs. Shepherd; the secretary, Aliss Richardson, who also received a presentation for her valuable work during the year; and to the club hostess, Airs. Nola Parkinson. Mrs. J. Aston, the oldest member of the section, in a happy speech, referred to the work of the section in helping the National Party, and wished the executive the compliments of the season, expressing the hope that all would fall into line again next year and work ou behalf of the party. Airs. Aston then presented Airs. Stone with a goldmouuted fountain pen and pencil. Tea was served, during which many topics of interest were discussed and plans formed for the future. Three Hostesses The private room at the Grand Hotel, bright with masses of roses and canterbury bells, was the scene of a happy “cheerio” tea party yesterday afternoon, the guests all being members of the Hutt Golf Club, who had gathered to wish each other the compliments of the season and to say goodbye before going away for Christmas. Those present, all having much in common, found a great deal to discuss during the serving of a most attractive afternoon tea and cocktails. The hostesses for the parly were Airs. 11. Sherwood, who was wearing a navy and white frock under a navy redingote and a navy hat; Airs. AL Fossy, w’ho was in a navy frock trimmed with unusual buttons and a navy clre turban; and Miss D. Stewart, who was in a floral ensemble with a beige hat.

"Kitchen-Tea” At Napier Aliss Betty Swinburne, a bride of the near future, was wished the best of luck by her friends recently when Miss Judy Ruddock and Miss Lynn Cunningham gave a green “kitchentea” at the former’s home, Shakespeare Road, Napier. Those present were Aliss Helen Steele, Airs. Len Donovan. Aliss Nancy Logan, Aliss Beth McClurg, Aliss Watters (Hastings), Miss Audrey Cuming, Airs. Briton Chadwick, Miss Edith Cornford, Airs. J, Instill, Aliss Ola Humphries, Airs. W. Mawson.