HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 112, 14 May 1935, Page 15

HERE AND THERE

A Pleasant "At Home." Mrs. T. E. Y. Seddon was "at home" yesterday afternoon at her charming house at Wadestown, when she had invited a number of friends to meet the Hon. Mrs. R. Vane, with whom she is shortly going to hold an exhibition of pictures. A big log fire, in the drawingroom, and vases and bowls of fine chrysanthemums, made a ciieery welcome to those who had felt that the atmosphere outside was rather cold. The wonderful view from the big "picture" window of harbour, hills, and town was much admired, and it was decided by some that Wellington from the heights was a city hard to beat in the way of beautiful setting. Mrs. Seddon received, wearing a slimly cut gown of deep blue ring velvet with trimming of silver lame. With her was Mrs. Vane, who. was smartly frocked in stone blue crepe patterned in beige, with a small blue toque. She wore also a charming shoulder posy of orchids and carnations. Afternoon tea was set in the dining-room, the table having a beautiful lace cloth and a bowl of late roses and winter foliage. Tea and talk passed the time most pleasantly, and evening shades were beginning to fall before the guests left the. party. Pukerua Bay Social. A very enjoyable social and dance ■ was held at Pukerua Hall to raise funds for the Wellington Free Ambulance. The hall was crowded, and the festivities were kept up till a late ■ hour. Mr. H. Mayer was M.C., and an orchestra of five conducted by Mrs. 1 Ames provided the music. Mrs. Roffe and Mr. Roffe (superintendent of the : Free Ambulance) and Mr. R. L. Button, representative on the Free Ambulance executive of the Hutt County Council, were present, and a letter was read from Mr. Norwood, president, thanking the association for its generosity to the Free Ambulance and its effective work for the welfare of Pukerua. As the result of this function an amount of more than £18 will be contributed to the funds of the Free Ambulance. Messrs. Button and Roffe both congratulated the Pukerua residents upon the success of their social. The thanks of the Ratepayers' Association were conveyed to the committee of ladies who provided an excellent supper, to Mrs. Ames for arranging the orchestra, and to the decorating committee. Special mention was made of Master Trevor Parnell, who sold over sixty tickets and conducted a lucrative competition. The whole effort, was a credit to the unanimity, good feeling, and team workv of the Pukerua ratepayers. An Afternoon Party. A delightful farewell party was given on Saturday by Miss Beatrice Jones, Lyall Bay, in honour of her sister, Miss Babs Jones, whose marriage will take place shortly. Miss Beatrice Jones wore a frock of pervenche blue crepe and the guest of honour was in a tunic frock of mandarin red with touches of deep blue. Among the guests were Mesdames M. Jones, J. A. Henderson, D. Tregurtha, S. Johnston, R. Hill, Brooker, F. Jeffries, Misses R. Williamson, Pat Souter, Molly Wareham, Phyllis FitzGerald, S. Browne, Rita Palmer, and Gladys Roberts. Coming1 Party. Mrs. Hope Gibbons is once again Jending her delightful home to aid a charitable cause. This time it is the Newtown Free Kindergarten that will benefit by a party which is to be <j<*v"en there on May 24. Free Ambulance Dance. Last year Mrs, F. S. Ball and Mrs. C. B. Lempriere undertook the organising of a series of dances during the winter months, the proceeds to be de-

voted to the funds of the Wellington District Free Ambulance. As the result of their efforts the Free Ambulance funds benefited to the extent of £21 18s 6d. The social hall at the Free Ambulance Building in Cable Street was filled with a gay crowd of dancers on the occasion of the first of a similar series of dances to be organised by the same two ladies during %he coming •season. During the evening several competitions and novelty dances were conducted, the successful competitors being Miss Billish, Mr. Cross, Miss L. Hodge, Mr. J. Lempriere, and Mr. C. H. Baker. All present enjoyed themselves immensely, and the next function is being looked forward to most eagerly. Farewell .Tea Party. Miss Lendrum and her niece, Miss Peggie Bruce, who left recently for a trip to England and Scotland, were given a farewell in the D.I.C. tearooms by a few of their Christchurch friends now residing in Wellington, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Those present were Miss Lendrum, Miss Peggie Bruce, Mesdames Mackenzie, Shennon, C. J. Bennington, F. P. Owers, J. Williams, and Miss Mackenzie. Toe H Dance. A dance which promises to be an exceptionally pleasant one has been arranged by the members of the Wellington branch of Toe H. It will take place in the Sturdee Hall, Ghuznee Street, tomorrow evening, beginning at eight o'clock. A good orchestra has been engaged, and a varied programme of dances to suit all tastes has been arranged. Competitive dances will be a feature of the evening. Prizes to the value of ten shillings will be given for various items, and there will be "lucky spot," "cut card," "attractive lady," and "ugly gentlemen" competitions. Mr. Stan Campbell' is the convener of the dance. How to Cook a Swan? A correspondent asks if any reader can tell her how to cook a swan. She would also like to know if it has to be plucked or skinned. Ngaio Croquet. The winners of prizes for the season at the Ngaio Croquet Club were as follows:—lntermediate championshipWinner, Mrs. L. Hills ("Chatwin" rose bowl and club button); runner-up, Mrs. S. Guy (trophy donated by Mrs. Dougal and club button). B grade championship: Winner, Mrs. C. Furness (club cup and "Nichols"' button); runner-up, Mrs. A. Thompson (trophy donated by Mrs. D. Thompson and "Nichols" button). Club doubles: Mrs. Gosden and Mrs. Morrah (trophies donated by Mrs. L. Hills and Mrs. E. Turksma). Aggregate ' sports prize: Mrs. L. Hills and Mrs. A. Thompson, equal (trophies donated by Mrs. Guy and Mrs. Venn). College Dance. Dances at Wellesley College are usually looked forward to by the boys and their friends with great pleasure, and the dance held last night was no exception. The* school hall was gaily decorated with streamers of the school colours foifning .a canopy, and the walls with blue, red, and white (the school colours), and the school badge. Plenty of ices and soft drinks.kept the dancers cool, and a splendid supper of home-made cakes, sandwiches, and savouries was provided for the more substantial needs. The guests were received by Mr. W. H. Stevens, principal of Wellesley College, and Mrs. Stevens, the latter in royal blue lace. There was a'large attendance of pupils, old pupils, and a number of parents, among those present being Colonel and Mrs. Symon, Mr. and Mrs. .D. F. Bauchop, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.-Luke, Mrs. G. Harcourt, Lady Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Devine, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. L. Treadwell, the Misses R. Wheeler, M.

Parker, R. Cunningham, E. McKenzie, P. Paterson, E. Scholefield, E. Wright, J. Evans, S. ,Mace, M. Cardale, J. Hayman, J. BroWn, V. Caseiberg, P. Hyams, S. Haye, H. Christie, C. Miller, F. Flet. cher, M. Thompson, V. Wallace, J. Corkill, J. McKellar, L. Benge, E. Porter. S. Massingham, K. Cook, Robertson, M. McMorran, M. Richardson, R. Davidson, J. Ostler, I. Turnbull, B. Picot. J. Flemming, N. Lock, M. Hursthouse, N. Rabe, Ashbolt (2), J. Bell, M. Sladden, B. White, Mr. and Mrs. L, Hyams, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lawson.