"FIVE O'CLOCK" PARTY

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 125, 23 November 1938, Page 16

"FIVE O'CLOCK" PARTY

A "five o'clock" party was given recently by Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Goldsmith, Brooklyn, in honour of their eldest daughter, Diana) whose engagement to Mr. Joseph Metz, of Melbourne, was announced last week. Bowls of choice roses were placed about the drawing-room, and also in an adjoining alcove where buffet refreshments were served. Mrs. Goldsmith received her guests wearing a floral tunic of autumn-tinted sheer, over a black satin skirt. Black and silver lame fashioned Miss Diana Goldsmith's smart frock, which was tailored, buttoned up to a small pointed collar, where, she wore a cerise-shaded rose. Miss Evelyn Goldsmith wore a crepe frock patterned in a small floral design of rose and blue. A striking waist-length coatee |of printed ivory satin was worn with a trim black skirt by Miss Naomi Gold- ! smith, and her younger sister, Gwen, wore a dainty frock of navy chiffon.

There were present Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hopkirk, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kohn, Dr. arid Mrs. Ruben, M. and Mme. Andre Pouquet, the Rev. W. Tye and Mrs. Tye, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. N. Selig, Mr. John Myers, Mr. and Mrs. L. Marris, Mr. Gluck, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. A. McVicar, Mrs. A. Robertson, Mrs. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Heinemann, Mme. R. Bligh, Mr. James Bourke (Sydney), Mr. and Mrs. Leyser, Mr. and Mrs. W. Phillips; Misses Sybil Williams, Valeric Carr, June Saint, P. Telfer, Pat McLean, 'Adrienne Beere, Pauline Stafford, Phyllis FitzGerald, Lola Tingey, Florence Hislop, Josephine and Theresa Peters, M. Goldstone; and Messrs. Neil Instone, K. Horsley, R. Bush, R. Fletcher, J. McKelvie, W. and A. Tye, M. Goldstone, P. Bell, D. Snelling, F. and K. Stafford, K. Magill, A. G. Willis, O. and L. Goldsmith, and E. Manoy.

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improve the lives of the Moslem peasant women. She described the Nile River, and its effect on the productiveness of Egypt, and referred to places of Biblical interest. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the speaker, and Miss Fawcett and Miss Jones were presented with bouquets of roses, prepared by Mrs. Farcy. On behalf of the members Mrs. Bentley presented Mrs. Bennett with a bouquet of sweet peas, and thanked her for her work on behalf of the branch during the past year. Tea was served by the committee, and a pleasant afternoon was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. PLEASANT TIME AT KHANDALLAET. ! A well-attended meeting brought to a close the activities of the Khandallah branch of the League of Mothers for this year. I Mrs. Mirams, who presided, was wel- \ corned back from her trip to Aus-1 tralia by Mrs. Nelson (acting secretary), and presented with a bouquet of magnificent roses by Mrs. Heays. An admission service was held, three new members being admitted. Items were provided by the choir, and also by Margaret Mclvor (pianoforte solo), Gwladys Bailey, Pauline Henderson, and Frances Haigh (elocutionary j items). | A chapter from Dr. Bryson's book, I "Learning to Live," was read by Mrs. Bollinger. Afternoon tea was then served, and a delightful party for the children followed. BROOKLYN BRANCH. The Brooklyn branch of the League of Mothers met recently. Mrs. Jones presided over a good attendance of members and friends. It was decided to commence the meetings in March of next year instead of February. Mrs. Cresswell gave an interesting talk on the work done by the Youth Centre, of which there are four branches. A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation. Items which were very much appreciated were a monologue entitled "A Roman Holiday" by Mrs. Hilliker, accompanied by Mrs. Upton, and delightful songs by Mrs. Dunn and by the choir. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close by a delicious afternoon tea, the president taking this opportunity of cutting the Christmas cake which was handed round to all.