WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11256, 12 July 1930, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. J. Blair is the guest oi" the Misses Orr, Ivanekanaia.

.Mrs. E. G. Matthews is a Gisborne .visitor to Auckland.

Mrs. F. B. Baker left on Thursday on a visit to 110 torn a.

Mrs. IF B. Williams who Ims been abroad for the past five months is at present visiting Scotland.

Mrs. T. Buchanan, of “Meadow* bank”, Canterbury, who has been visiting her father Mr. C. FI. Cato, is at present the guest of Mrs. Maitland at Lansdownei Masterton.

Mrs. H. White (Ngatapa) was the guest of Mrs. T. Sherratt, “Swartlinioor”, this week.

Miss Iris Seott-Higginson, who has been the guest of Miss Higgmson, Lister Hospital, returns to Auckland to-day.

Mr. and Mrs. Sunderland have returned from a visit to Auckland. Miss C. Watkins is the guest of Mrs. JL F. Watkins. Tolaga Bay.

Mrs. F. Don nelly and Miss .Molly Donnelly, of Hastings arrive in Gisborne tomorrow, and will bo tne quests of Mrs. T. Sherratt, “Swarfclmoor”, for race week.

Miss S. Morice (Timroto) is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Monckton, I’atiL talii.

I)r. and Mrs. J. W. Williams left yesterday for Wellington, where they will join the Makura. on a" holiday visit to Auckland.

The many friends of Miss E. Boon, who was a popular member of the staff of Rostrevor Hospital, will ue triad to-hear that she is visiting G sborne as the guest of Mrs. W. Clark, “Opou.” ,

Guests in Gisborne for the Flan-agan-Parker wedding on Tuesday include: Mrs Gordon Wilson, of Te Araroa; Mrs J. Dunne, of Te Kuiti; Mr. Robt. Parker and his son, Mr Allan Parker, of Wairarapa; and Mr. Halligan, of Masterton. All are staying with Mr and Mrs D. J. Parker, of “Thomdale,” Tyndall Road, Haiti.

].ady Alice Fergusson lias boon elected to the Council of the Scottish Mothers’ Union in Edinburgh as “elected member for three years. It means that she will be able to keep Scotland and New Zealand closely m touch with each other, states tne monthly journal of the League of Mothers.

PATUTAHI WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

The monthly meeting of the I alutahi Women's Institute held in the local hall on Wednesday afternoon was opened by the president, Mis. ] i! Read making brief reference to the death of Sir Joseph Ward, and the observance of one minute s sile's£‘ new members, Mesdames W. Turnbull, Leggett Bridglands, Cosgrove and Misses M. Atkins and LRenner, wore proposed and Cl The hostess for the afternoon were Mesdames Shanks, 1). Sutherland ana E. Renner PRE-NUPTIAL DINNER, Choice. Iceland poppies in flame, gold, vellow and pink hues weie used to artistic advantage m the decoration of the tables at the Gisborne Hotel, when a jolly pre-nup-ti'al partv Was tendered to Mr. . n - E Flanagan and his fiancee, Miss Nell Parker, on Thursday evening. The function was organised by the gentlemen friends of the young and popular couple, and the arrangements lefts nothing to be desired. The joint toast to the guests of honor was proposed by* Mr Vi. O'Grady during the course of an excellent ‘speech of felicitation. Mr . Neill heartily supported the remarks of the previous speaker and tendered the best of wishes for a happy future. The response was made by Mr Flanagan, who concluded by proposing a toast to his fiancee’s parents. Mr and Mrs D. J. Parker. Mr D. J. Parker responded. The toast to lne Ladies” was proposed by Mi' Stanley Beaufov, and responded to by Mesdames Gordon Wilson (of Te Araroa) and J. Dunne (of Te Kititi). Each speech, was happily worded, and accompanied by musical honors. The bride-elect wore a striking and very pretty butterfly toilette fashioned'from shell-pink chiffon taffetas. The long skirt was full flared and dipped at the back and sides, whilst the hem tapered, to miniature peaks in front! The frock was apphqued with, pate] blue taffetas flowers, and a large bowl at the hack defined the hmh waist of the corsage. . Mrs D J. Parker was attired m a Graceful frock modelled from black panne velvet with side drape! effects, worn with a black georgette bridge coat trimmed with brown beaver fur Mrs J, Dunne was wearing a chic French model in black celanese taffetas, cut with a close-fitting decolette corsage with back strap clasped with a rhinestone buckle, and the very Tullflared skirt touched the ground all round. Mrs H.'J. Bennett chose white satin beaute prettily modelled with a tight rucked corsage attached to a lofig full skirt gauged at the hips, v/om with a heavily fringed mauve Spanish shawl. Mrs W. O’Grady wore black georgette over black satin, simply and becomingly designed with the new low flare to the skirt. Her cream shawl was beautifully embroidered m o-old flame black and- red hues. ■ Mrs Stanley Beaufoy wore a French model in black sequmned georgette,' with a fur-trimmed blue chenille cabaret jacket. Mrs J. Bradley, rose pink silk marocain draped to the .side with, a dip-*? ping hem-line. Mrs Frank Neill, black clnffon' velvet with an overdress of net, designed with a hem of handkerchief points Mrs Gordon Wilson (Te Araroa) gold lace over rose-pink .satin fashioned nvith a deep hemline of gold Eileen Parker, black celanese taffetas designed with the new flare. offset with a smart girdle of She wore a ; Flack- shawl i n riflh Oriental hues. Mis, Mario no, S j> Mi.e eliarmeuso, made _ w fth a rucked corsage, lup vd^i y MI * ul flared skirt dipping at the baa*? Miss Merle Jones, chartreuse green georgette frock, and fur-trim-emd satin bridge coat to tone. (Miss Kathleen Shone, black satin, with a tight bodice and long skirt featuring the new flare, worn under a foxglove velvet bridge jacket. Miss 0. tlamrhie. silver lace frock, and gold fvoanish shawl patterned m pastel shades. The gentlemen present were: Messrs J. Renwmk, P. JW. o‘Grady,[ J. Pnrker* J. Bradlev, S .Beaufov, W. Flanagan H. ■*. Bennett, Jns. Berry, F. Neill, M. Martin, J. Bell, and Bernard Parker, ■

FANCY DRESS BALL ~

MANGAPAPA SCHOOL,

MANY STRIKING COSTUMES,

More than 400 children in fancy costume attended the annual ball of the Manga papa School held in the Garrison Hall on Thursday evening. There was a wonderful Variety of costumes, including many novel and beautiful ones, and the yo.ung folk made a delightful picture as they tripped it lightly about the hull. The grand march was particularly striking. Mrs. Aitken’s orchestra supplied excellent dance music and, after the children had departed, dancing was continued by the adults to a late hour.

The chairman, Mr. 11. R. Kendon, welcomed the patrons and congratulated parents and teachers oh the evident success of the function. The ball had come to be the most important event of the year in the social activities of the school, and provided an opportunity for parents and teachers to become better aeauainted as well as being a wonderful entertainment for the children. Mr. Kendon then led three hearty cheers for Mr. R.. Cole, headmaster, and all those responsible for the splendidly organised function. Mr. C. G. Bayliss. ox-chairman of the committee, added his congratulations to those of Mr Kendon and wished the children a happy evening. , The dance programme was under thp control of Mi\ 0. A. Young, M.C., and teaching staff, and the demeanonr of the children was all that could be desired. The committee responsible for organising this wholly successful function comprised Mesdames. I’. Sim, M. Torrie, W. Taylor, Howart.li, A. Elliott. Pearce, ,T.’ Kerr, Turnbull, Carr, S. Varlev and the convenor. Miss Sadler, infant mistress. The teachers, Misses Baty, Hopkinson, C. Meade, Kirkpatrick. C. Miller. P. Hopkinson, M. Franklin and Maxwell, and Messrs C. A. Young, Primrose. Strong, Palmer and East, combined with the committee and parents to snonsor one of the best arranged school dances of the year. Pupils of the Mnngnmpa School present included the following:— Std. VI. : Lorna Wall. Night; Frida Bayliss, Minuet; Kitty Riordan, Spanish Dancer; Carol Lindsey, Pierrete; Zobra Holland, Gold Tips Cigarettes: Estelle Hamilton, Ballet Girl; Nancy Griffiths, Spanish Dancer; Betty Glanvillel. Shepherdess; Myrtle Wellington, Queen of Sheba; Linda Iliggs, Magpie. Pierrette ; Doris Orr, Early Victorian; Sadie Gentiles. Pierrot: Mnrjon’o McPherson, Pierrette; Peggy Hargreaves, Widow; Agnes Hannah, Sailor-; Lilv Burnett, Egyptian Princess; .Audrey Chapman. Black and Pink Pierrette; Joyce Humphrey, Balloon Girl; Bessie' Tapping, Pierrette; Noln Carson, Jean Simpson, Joan Quinton, Beriee Clnvton, Margaret Simpson; Boys: Stuart Ritchie. Chinaman; Alan Ford, Pirate; Jim Niven, Tennis Player; John Alderton. Lieutenant: Reg. Campbell, White Sheik; Harold Bissenden, Clown; Keith Harrison, Cricketer: Noel Long, Black Crow; Harry Nield Tennis Player; Gordon Owens, Penguin; Bill Marsh. Cowboy; Rob Crotbers, Peter Milford; Rex Bernard. Pirate; Donald Taylor, Jack Chiles, Stanley Attwood,, Arthur Towers, Jack Aston, Bill Murphy. Std. V.—Girls: Jean Sealey, Queen of Clubs; Rosa Nigro, Eastern Lady; Joan Mills, Yale Blues; Edith Hadwen. Pierrette; Lois Matthews, Spanish Dancer; Elsie Gilbert, PieiTette: Joy Kendon, Gipsy; Rene Witers, Sailor; Vashti Sadler, League of Empire; Hilda Ritchie, Tambourine; Mary Thompson, Pierrette; Ola Wliitty, Pierot; Jessie Alexander, Early Victorian ; Peggy Tait, Witch; Muriel Nelson, Rose; Gladys Wade. Spanish Dancer; Jocelyn Crawford, Black Cat; Edna Badlev, Mary Heaslip, Jessie Rates, Edith Webster, Daphne Wliitty ; Bovs : Reuben Hannah, Footballer; Colin Stielihury, Cricketer; Harry Nunn, Clown; Alan McPherson, Tennis Player; Lindsey Turnbull, Tennis Player; Robert Kane, Tennis Player;'Robert TCane, Tennis Player; Alex Kay, Dutch Bo.v; Fred Davis, Black Crow; Harvey McCallum, Tony Wallace, Miah Crawford, .Tack Stevenson. Carter Wilkinson, Cecil Lawson, Loo Kermode, lan Cnil, Harry Clarke, Sam Cutts. Ralph Lloyd, Wallace Variety Ralph Newman, Tom Kane, Phillip Tapping, Andrew Aitken, Cuthhert Isaacson, Bob Sim. Std. IV.—Girls: Norma Robinson, Pierrot; Rene McGlaslian, Little Boy Blue; Mary Lamont, Topsy; Lorna McKay, Pierrette; Bel ty Royds, Pierrette; Eileen Elliot, Folly; Joy Doherty, Gipsy; Nancy Hargreaves, Gipsy; Daphne Tate, Crinoline; Enid Roderick, Hawaiian; May Stevenson, Elf; Flora Grant, Gipsy; Portia Cato, Pierrette; Jean Freeth, Pierrot; Audrey Boag, Pom Pom; Linda Grant, Pierrette; Jean Higgs, Gipsy; Ina Steed, Doll; Pearl Taylor, Farmer; Mary Cousins, Hilda'Duncan, Myrtle Bates, June Taylor, Nalda Isabeth ; Boys : Cleevo Griffiths, Red Indian; Stephen Turn hull, Aviator; Graham Henderson; Indian; Wallace Seed, Pierrot; Clem Burrows, Chinese Boy; Ron Monk, Nigger; Ralph Long, Gentleman j Fred Henderson, Sailor; Andrew McCallum, Soldier; George Johnston Hamilton Hannah, Keith Hamilton, Std. lll.—Girls: Alma Anderson, Elsa’s Peasant Girl; Enid Attwood, Queen of Hearts; Betty Bongard, Frivol; May Cutts ; Audrey Gilbert, Quaker Girl; Betty Heaslip, Hawaiian Girl; Doreen Humphrey Gypsy; Audrey Kerr, Farmer Boy Marjory Nield, Miss England; Edna Priestly, Fluffy Ruffles; Eva Sprng gay, Gypsy; Betty Smith, Early Vm torian; Joyce Witters, Milkmaid; Grace Wallace, Night Fairy.; Agnes Marsh, ; Joyce Williams, Pack of Cards; Boys: John Breingan, Humpty Pumpty; Bill Clarke, Pierrot; Percy Cuff, Gay Caballero; Brian Gibson, Sailor; Harry Alderton, Kilties; George Crawford, Kilties ; Alan Higgs, Red Indian ; Ted. Norman ton, Red Indian; Jack Porter, Cowboy; Raymond Pine'l, Wolf Cub; Leicester Sefton, Clown; Cohn Campbell, Howard Davidson, Sam Gribben, Gkfvis Hillyard.

Std. ll.—-Girls: Winnie Owens, Butterfly; Betty Scot, Sailor Girl; Betty Trowel!, Gypsy Dancer'; Rita Davies, Pierrette; Dolly Cox, Japanese; Yvonnci Whitehead, JiU ; Lois Wliitty, Fairy; Betty McDowell, Little Red Riding Hood ; Nola RedY,stone, Japanese; Rene Bignall, Orange GM; Thelma Sim, Chocolate Fancies; Enid Sfcfryeps, Tulip; Joan Campbell, Bouquet; jsU Pull cap, _J —;. Fred Cox, Old Man; Tom Crfiill, Sailor; Geoff. Woodrow, Pierrot r Koith Peach, Cowboy; Gordon Butler,'. Indian} Jimmie Humohrey, Swagger; Campbell Aitken, Panma SHhgsby, Bevan Martin, Leq \\qln lace, Cyril Isabeth, Bobby Carr. Std. I.—Girls : Jona Harvey, Bage; Olivo Long, Jockey; Norma Hansen, Ballet Girl; Dawn Hansen, Clown;. Jean Tressaderri, Red Riding Hood; Aileon Tapping. Violet; Elinor Sushamos, Rose; Mario Redstone, pick Whittington; Arline Jtyrflsbaw, Red

Riding’ Hood ; Lesley Witters, 1 ■ Policeman; Phyllis Stevenson, Rosebud; Mavis Chiles, Pierrot; Olwyn Robinson, Red Riding, Hood; Jean Scott, Dutch Girl; Nancy Weeks, Rattle; Joyce Butler, Russian Ballet : Nancy Morgan, Cosmn ; Shirley Carnegie, Eastern Lady; Myra Riordan, Molly O’Grady, Tui Bell, Anne Elston; Boys: Phil Mitchell, Pierrot; Bob Stevenson, Indian; Paul Sadler, Soldier; Peter Sadler, Drummajor ;. lan Park, Oub ; Brian Hawkins, Pa rson; Bobby Nossitev, Corker : .Bobbv : Whitehead, Jack ; Colin Gibson, Pixie; Ronnie Nield, Bowser; Harry Lee, Bell-boy; Bill Maunsell, Yellow Domino; Des Robinson, Jim Crothers, Lawrence Burnett, Roddie Little, Alan Eldand, Philip Eklnnd, Sandy Johnston. P. IV.—Girls: June Moore, Spring; Jill Thompson, Rose: Audrey Turnbull, Buttercup; Betty Lawson. Marigold : Betti' White, Turkish Lady; Merle Maunsell, Fuchsia ;. Phyllis Lee, Gale Blues: Daphne Taylor, Rainbow; Juno"" Humphrey, Powder Puff: Mavis Bannister, —; Boys: Rees Park, Red Indian: Ray Butler, Golliwog; Walter Good. Indian; Svdnev Bishop, Cowboy: Ron. Somerville, Indian ; Paul Pollard, Chinaman; Norman Kano, Roger Corcoran, Goo. Elston, Trevor Young, Bernard Elliot, David Lory. P. ITT.—Girls: Audrey Foster, Merry Hatter: Jean Sim, Cherry R>no; Betty Wallace. Ribbons; Jane Pitt, Red Riding Hood; Joy Denham, Brasso ; Mary Hume, ‘ Bride ; Nola Jenson, Dancing Girl; .Kathleen Newcombe, Sunbeams ; , Bovs : Bob Sefton, Golliwog: Mick Sushames. Wood Fill’: Keith Butler, Clown; Douglas Ellis, Jack Horner; Peter Hamilton, Clergyman; Percy McLean, Frog. P. 11. and I.—Girls; Joyce Oates,. Humphrey, Fairy; Marjorie Cole, Little Bo Peep; Stella, Riordan, Fairy; Glee Arthur, Fairy; Judith Dalrymple, Pierette; Doris Pearce, Cloud; Pat Woodrow, Hula-hula Girl; Kathleen Dominey, Red Riding Hood; Jean Harvey, Red Riding Hood; Margery Isabeth, Fairy; Stephen Wills, Toy Soldier; Ronnie Gibson, Brownie; Archie Bishop, Herald"; Andrew Elston,, A Girl; Nigel Woodward, Red Indian; Rodney Dolmai, Hedgehog; Frank Mills, Bath man ; Guy Cassin, Bull; Alan Cousins, Scout; Keith Redstone, Cowboy; Gerald Mitchell, Pierrot; Ashley Jenson, Clown; Peter Gordon, Gypsy; Graham Butler, Clown. AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON A very enjoyable afternoon was spent by members of the Literary Circle of the Women’s Club, at Patutalii, on Wednesday, when they journeye/i to the township to gi\e a reading of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Prmcess Ida”, at a meeting of the Patutahi Women’s Institute. The visitors were received at the hail by Mrs. J. Read, president, wlio was attired in a. becoming cinnamon georgette frock fashioned on mouish lines with handkerchief points liming round the ankles, and a lelt lint in a deeper shade turned off the taee. Ranged round the. wails of the room were stalls featuring articles lashionocl by members of the Institute, and a table that attracted mfich attention and complimentary comment non, the visitors was one allotted to new goods fashioned from old, e.g., an excellent top coat to fit a. oh.id of about ten had been made from a castoff and turned aduits’ coat; pants lor small boys had been fashioned from father’s old ones, whilst frocks, infants woollen sets, and the other articles —all well-made and a creu,t to the makers —were oil exhibition. 'J iu* ladies had taken a great deal of trouble to decorate, and great bowls of golden wattle offset the tables and flanked the dais, whilst the flowers of the white pampas, and quantities of foliage were aliixed to tne wails at the back oi the staging. Oii the table beside the president were two crystal vases brimming 'with beautiful mauve erica, wh.ch was later forwarded to the hospital. - The roll-call had been left until the arrival of the club members, and it proved unique. Each member oi the Institute .responded to her name by contributing a recipe of a dainty dish suitable for unexpected visitors. Any member failing to answer in toe required form was mulcted in a small fine.

A practical demonstration of the culinary ability of the ladies of tim Institute was given by the wonderful array of home-made dainties provided for afternoon tea which was daintily served at the conclusion of the rollcall. . . .. Taking the stage the ladies from town gave “Princess Ida”. Mrs. b R. Hill capably carried out the duties of announcer, and also read a brief prologue of the opera. The cast "in as ,follows: Mrs N. Hooper, “Princess Ida”, Mrs Jas. Pirie, “Prince liilarioiT’; Mrs W. A. Smith “King Gama”; Mrs, Woodward, “lvmg Hildebrand”; Mesdames R. M. Smith and E. Trowell “Florian and Cyril” (Hilarion’s friends); Mrs Vincent, “Lady Blanche”; Mrs. E. Qoilett. “Psyche” ; Mrs. C. Ferris and Miss A. Hampton, “Sacharissa” and “Arne”:; Matron Clark “Melissa k The arias were contributed by Miss Muriel Smith who presided at tnepiano. 1 A very brief summary or the play is, as follows:—King Hildebrand and King Gama are monarchs of neighbouring states. Princess Ida daughter of King Gania, was married m her babyhood to Prince Bilarion, son of King Hildebrand, and Gama promised to produce the bride iIU years hence. When, the • time elapsed, Gama could not produce the Princess as she had become tile head of a women’s college where the graduates were sworn to renounce mankind. Kinri Gama and his -three sons me caught bv Hildebrand and held as hostages ” for the safety cf In™? •Bilarion "’lio has journeyed—"with ms two friends—to Castle Adamant to claim his bride. Bilarion, Florian and Cyril don the under graduates gowns and, posing as women, succeed in gaining admission to the umveisity at Castle Adamant. They" are eventually found out and put m irons. Princess Ida declares wai i Hildebrand who is reluctant to wage war with women. FLlanon s men arrive and crash in the gates, t■ c Princess calls on her women to < j but they fail her and eventually hei father, King Gama, persuades hex to take the middle course and yield. There are many humorous episodes, and the ending is t,he -typical one that all audiences prefer—-the old and evwi new story of happiness and love. At the conclusion of the playreading, Mrs D. S. Williams moved a vote of thanks to the visitors, which was passed by hearty acclamat.on. Tvr,.c Hooner secretary or the rni<ev»n ewS of, the Women’s VW, thanked the hostesses tor the couitesies extended,.and regretfully reteired to the fact that the" complement of last year’s play is not available through absence and sickness, therefore some of the parts had been filled at a moment’s notice. Members of the Circle had been pleased to accede to the requost fonvardod by the Institute. " ' ’• ■ , :

A TEA PARTY. On Thursday afternoon Mrs. G V Smith invited the parishioners ol St George’s Church; Patutahi to p very delightful tea party at ‘Maitaria”, in honor of Miss Daphne Powell. - ’ ~ Uunfortunately the weather was unpleasant, but indoors all was radiance, huge . fires and lovely flowers making tho rooms very gay and attractive.

' Palest pink was the color chosen for tho decorations, eamillias, intermingled with delicate greenery, anci papa rex - tree being used with artistic effect. "

A clever “Biblical” competition was won by Mrs. Cooper, who displayed a wide knowledge of the Bible, (the second prize being awarded to Mrs. C. G. Salt. During the afternoon the Bov. Salt, on behalf of the parishioners, made a presentation to tbp gpicst of honor ns v a small token of appreciation of her services as'' assistant organist. Miss Powell who was comnletolv overwhelmed, thanked hex friends very prettily for their charming gifts. A fter tea ping pong was arranged in the 'morning room , and here, most o r the (guests assembled. while others snent a very barmy time sitting ’’ound the lires chatting to thoinfriomls The hostess was wearing a frock of wool ereno do chine in a lovely shade of green, designed with a identyd skiaf and a vostne of ivorv georgette. Miss Powell w<"-(> a. smart frock of nayv blue crone de cilice c-t on s’lnn'e hues and a small felt hat to match.

Among tlie guests were; Boy. ami Airs. C. G. ftplt; MV. R. Phe ,-v o.H:: Afesdjimes East, Bilham, R-. dOade, T. Rherratt, Burlnnd. AY. AY. Rmitli. (Mow G. R'u-agg. Poweh, J)mkenson : Misses T\ I’-dham M. and J>. •Tones, J. Salt, B. Sherrntt and I.'. Cooper. ill KTH.DAY CELEB RATIONS The twenty-first birthday of Miss Bernice lla.ll was celebrated by a jolly partv organised by Miss Itinui Holmes and taken to the home of a mutual friend, Miss Moira Pirie. All three young ladies were schoolmates ■'l'oiu the very beginning of their education, and the party was also an earnest of the strength of schoolfriendships for included among those attending wore young men and women who had sat side by side as cliildt'en under the supervision of tin* same masters.

Tiie drawing-room was cleared for dancing and decorations of balloons and streamers lent a gay tench to the scene. Music was supplied tor dancing and choruses per medium ol the piayer piano, and extras were contributed by Misses Moira Pirie, •Josie Goodman, and Ctcilie West. Three competitions proved highly diverting. Miss Hessie Lange won the “Celebrity” competition, about ten competitors tied lor the “Automobile” competition, and, on an amusing count off, Air. A. -Mines proved tile winner; the observation” competition was won by Mr. Jas. Lerrv who succeeded in enumerating every article on the tray. .Suitable prizes were awarded. Luring an interval a delectable ‘home-made' _ supper was served, whilst a delicious birthday cake, made by Mrs. W. M. Hall, was dispensed. Alter supper dancing recommenced and was kept up ’till midnight, when ’Auld Lang Syne’ concluded a happily spent evening. M.iss Bernice Hall was charmingly frockecl in peach-toned crepe de chum fashioned on long grace!ui lines. The iong corsage was beautifully appliqued with a trailing hack spray of crush-rose velvet flowers, and the skii t was fully flared lading in points to the ankles, whilst each point featured tile same striking velvet appnques.

Miss Pi mu Holmes was prettily attired in rose pink taffetas lashioned with a rucked bodice and long skirt offset w.th a gold lace hem. Miss • Moira Bine wore a dainty lupin blue frilled taffeta frock with a silver lace hem, and a crush-rose pattened chenille jacket trimmed w.th fur.

Miss Sheila McLeod wore a smart black green and gold bridge coat trimmed with fur, with a pretty apple green georgette l’rock. Miss Marjorie Bioore wore a flowing frock of white satin dipping at the back with a cherry coloured shawl Miss Hessie Lang, a shaded blue and black printed bridge coat with a black lace frock over a blue foundation.

Miss Josie Goodman, foxglove and rose shot taffetas off set with white net lace.

Miss Cecille West, pencil georgette clipping in points round the hem. Miss. Eva West, black satin and net three flounced frock. Miss Heather Pirie, lavender sdk lace with hem of fringe. Others present included:— Messrs Geo Me Am, Arthur Mines, E. ■>'. Campbell, T. Bridge, Runji Mann, j as Berry, Colin Pirie, Wniton llalL Geo. Pocock, Adrian Bloore, and Itobt. Knox. BRIDGE PARTIES. Oil Tuesday and also on Wednesday night verv delightful bridge parties were given by Miss Higgmson, at Lister Hospital, for her niece. Miss Scott-Higgiuson, of Auckland, who is at present her guest. The large sittingroom, winch lends itself so admirably to such an occasion looked very' attractive with a large fire and very beautiful decorations, shallow bowls of violets and pansies offering alluring contrast to great clusters of bouganvillia. On Tuesday evening the hostess was wearing an elegant ensemble relieved with a glittering necklace of black and green beads. Miss Scott-Higginson wore a charming frock of black georgette and «• hip length coat of metal brocade in soft pastel shades fastened with a jewelled buckle. ' The following night Miss Higgmson chose a graceful frock of black georgette with a hip length coat to match, and the guest of honor was ixtremely smart in a flounced frock of powder blue georgette and a nietiu brocade bridge coat. Some of the guests included: Mesdames 1). L. Muir, E. E. Brown, L. T. Barnard. P. Muir. H. D. Clirisp, F. Kahlenberg, R. Crawford, J. J. Heasley. A. T. Coleman, A. Cutliberfc, Robertson, T. Todd, H. Lysnar, 11. I. Tliodey, H. Black, E. Boss, A. A. Whitehead, E. Foote, A. J. Cox, B. C. Jeffreys, A. Coleman, T. Adams, .T. A. Harding B. Bree, Thornton, Pinel, H. Angell, W r . Neal, W. Trafford, Sunderland. Misses H. Black. C. Steele, Brewer, J. Robertson S. Morice (Tinirotof N. 'Whitcombe, At. Thodey, Drifl'el, M. Taylor and N. Kay.

On both Thursday afternoon a.nd evening Mesdames I>. L. Muir ami M. White were joint; hostesses; at charmingly arranged bridge parties at the home of the former, on Ivaiti Esplanade. Each guest paid a small entrance fee, the proceeds being devoted. to Holy Trinity Church funds.; 'Hie rooms were gav and attractive with masses of lovely Iceland poppies, a pleasant contrast to the wintry weather out of doors.

A small delightfully informal bridge l tea was given by Mrs. .T. B. Kells;, at her home, in Score Road, on Wednesday afternoon to augment the church funds. The tables were grouped round a large fire in the drawingroom, f’ngrant soring flowers adding to the atmosphere of charm.