MONSTER GARDEN PARTY

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 66, 20 March 1933, Page 11

MONSTER GARDEN PARTY

L Y.W.C.A.'FETE. AT

"HOMEWOOD"

The day and evening garden fete, held in aid of Y.W.C.A. funds, at "Homewood," Karori, on Saturday, resulted in a complete success from the point of view of both organisers and visitors, who found inexhaustible opportunities for enjoyment in the many diversions provided for them.

Over 1000-people attended during the afternoon and evening, the total proceeds amounting to approximately £180. , ; *

The party was declared open early in the afternoon by Mrs. 'Robert Gardner, president of the Y.W.C.A., who apologised for the absence of Mrs. Forbes, i She extended a warm, welcome to all visitors, and expressed the gratitude of the association to Mr. and Mrs.- Sutherland for their generosity in lending tlieir beautiful home that day, besides throwing their grounds open to the public for the past few weeks, by which thoughtful »action the Y.W.C.A. funds had benefited. considerably. Mrs. Gardner wore a smartly-cut coat of black lainage and a hat of black I glace straw.

. Mrs. Sutherland's gown was of ninon patterned in pale autuma shades, and her hat of brown straw.

Miss Jean Sutherland wore an anldelength gown of primrose patterned georgette and a picture hat of forget-me-not blue straw.

The aviaries, with their hundreds of rare and gbrgeously-coloured birds, were surrounded by admiring crowds, who entered keenly into the competition, of choosing the prettiest bird. The begonia houses and conservatories were also visited, and the five ferneries with their quaint twisting paths and ■ delightful elfin'groups of garden statuary delighted child visitors and adults too. In the- evening tho fern grotto with its miniature falls' and caverns illuminated by coloured concealed lights was'a very lovely spot. Gaily decorated stalls .had been erected around the lawn, where dances were given by the pupils of Mr. Joe Knowsley, and the children were entertained by Mr. Lansdowne with games, singing, and a Punch and Judy show. From 5 to 6 Aunt Molly, from 2YA, conducted the children's session in the garden.s

In the roomy garages, which were attractively decorated,' tea was served by a bevy -of helpers who were kept very busy throughout the afternoon . One of the principal attractions was the swimming of the Wellington Central Ladies' Club's 100 yards race, aud many people visited tho well-equipped swimming pool in its beautiful bush setting, to watch this event, whieli was won by Miss J. Campbell (Lower Hutt), in lmln 13 4-ssee. Miss .T. Wright (Wellington) was second. There were several other swimming events and an exhibition of diving. Proceedings were considerably enlivened by music supplied by the Port Nicholson Silver 'Band.

Games of skill were conducted during both afternoon and evening, under the direction of Mrs. Noel Boyd. The gardens and lawns were brilliantly illuminated in the evening, when a delightful programme- included a fireworks display, Highland dancing, and model yacht racing in the swimming pool. Tho Port Nicholson Silver Band and tho Highland Pipe 'Band were in attendance..

Miss L. W. Bridjjman (general secretary) ana Miss E. Scott (business secretary) were in charge of arrangements, Mr.'Johnston© assisted with the stalls, and the decorations were carried out byMr. Fancourt.

CQLOTJKFtJL FROCKS

FINAL DAY AT TRENTHAM

Seldom has the autumn race meeting at Trentham been held in such beautiful weather, and it was a wonderful opportunity'for the launching of the new soason's fashions. The crowd on Saturday was much greater than on the first day, and there were many smart and chai-ming suits worn by the women.

As on tho first day, the styles were very varied, and ranged from light summer frocks and shady hats to neat woollen and tweed suits with jaunty little caps. Most colours were represented, but there was a definite favouring, of the now grey'and purple. Bright blues, reds, black and white, or white and black made gay colour notes amongst the more sombre-toned tweeds, and the brilliant sunshine intensified the green of the lawns and the colours of the ■ flowers.

It was an ideal day for picnic lunches, a large number lunching at their cars. A large party was entertained by the president, Mr. Eric Eiddiford, and Mrs. Eiddiford, the latter/wearing a smart frock of vintage red marocain with a tiny white flower pattern and tailored vest "of white, and a wide straw hat of the same tone. Their guests at luncheon'were the Earl of Wemyss, Lady Angela St. Clair Erskine, Sir, Cecil and Lady Day, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Coates, Mrs. O. S. Watkins, Mr. and ■ Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, Mr.', and Mi' 3, lan Duncan, Sir Charles Clifford, Miss Skerrett, Miss Miles, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Vogel, Mrs. Dundas Allen (Sydney), Paymaster Commander and Mrs. B. F. Durman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Findlay, the Hon. J. A. Young, Mrs. M. Turnbull (Hawke 's Bay), Mr. and Mrs. O. Beetham, Mr. T. Duncan, and Mr. E. Couipton.

In the club 5s official room, Captain Edkins entertained a few friends during the afternoon, who drank champagne from tho gold cup presented by Mrs. P. F. MeEvedy and won by Captain Edkins's horse, Dole. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Erie Eiddiford, Mr. and Mrs. Lan Duncan, Mrs. and Misses MeEvedy, Miss Bray, the club stewards and various officials.

Among tlie large crowd were Mr. and Mrs. A. D. S. Duncan, Mrs. D. E. Menziea, Mrs. F. Hodson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gregory, Commander and Mrs. K. Bamsbotham, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peacock, ' Mr. and Mrs. K. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blundcll, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Paterson, Mrs. and Iliss Sproule (Napier), Mrs. Lan Tringham, Mrs. J. Parker, Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. W. A. Izard (Wanganui), Mrs. Aitken, Mrs. J. Brodie, Mrs. H. Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eichardson, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Johnston, Captain Jackson, E.N., Mrs. Eastwiek, Liirat.- and Mrs. W. L. Bolleston, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nash, Mrs. Creagh O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. F. Blundell, Mrs. and Miss Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. H. Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. O'Leary, Mrs. and Misses MeEvedy, Mr. and Miss Grose, Dr. and Mrs. D. LitcKfield, Mrs. Lan MacEae, . Mrs. Hobson, Mrs. and Miss Young, Lieut.Commander and Mrs. D. H. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. G. Beid, Mrs. E. E. Gillon, Mrs. E. W. Kane, Mrs. Hayman, Mr. and Mrs. W. Watson, Mrs. Hector Eolleston, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tringham, Mrs. A. K. S. Mackenzie and Misses Mackenzie, Mrs. and Miss Heading, Mrs., Mr., and Mrs. W. Perry, Mr. and-Mrs. W. E. Leicester, ' Dr. and Misses Morice, Mrs. and Misses Kuox Gilmer, Mrs. Allison, Mrs. D. Bauchop, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Borthwick (Wairarapa), Mrs. Clay, Miss Scanlan, Mrs. La Trobe, Mrs. L. Tripp, Mrs. F. Leckie, Mrs. J. B. Foster, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. M. Eeid, Misses Sheila Hudspn, Betty Kiyer (Christchureh), Joyce Nathan, Margaret Shand, Cara Johnston, Betty Herbert, Zita Chapman, Melicent Grose, Lois Ollivier (Christchurch), Nancy and Joan Wheeler, Mary Maclean (Palmerston North), Ailsa Nelson, Dr. MeEvedy, Captain and Mrs. J. C. Westall, Surgeon-Lieutenant A. J. Burden, E.N.j Lieutenant Lewis, E.N., Messrs. ,1. Eeid, B. Blundell, P. Savage, F. Beading, W. Blundell, and J. Gillon. ' ' . !- ' •