Woman's World

Matamata Record, Volume XIX, Issue 1692, 3 January 1936, Page 2

Woman's World

Social Notes

FAREWELL EVENING

Miss J. E. McCardle Prior to her departure from Matamata Miss J. E. McCardle was accorded a farewell evening- in the Kensington by a number of her friends. A happy evening was spent in dancing and social chat, and during the evening Miss McCardle, who had played a leading part in social affairs of the town during the past six years, was the recipient of many expressions of goodwill and best wishes for her future.

After supper Mr. W. S. Clinch, on behalf of those present, handed to Miss McCardle a handsome wristlet watch as a token of regard. Mr. Clinch referred to Miss McCardle’s many estimable qualities and social gifts and wished her every success in the future. A beautiful bouquet was presented by Mrs. Clinch. Musical honours were accorded.

In a neat reply Miss McCardle returned thanks for the unexpected , pleasure and gift. She said Matamata and its people had become endeared to her, and she hoped to keep in touch with all her old friends. Among those present were:— Mesdames W. S. Clinch, J. T. Laurenson, Wade, D. R. Abernethy, A. E. T. Pickering, J. Buchanan, M. Were, G. G. Griffiths. Misses C. Geraghty, E. Johnston, E. Y. Bell, R. Turner, J. Pickering, D. Egan, A. Banks, W. Burke, M. Beverley, N. Beverley, N. Hogg, G. Stonex, M. Leadbeater, B. Turkington, L. Sherman, D. Pickering.

Messrs. T. E. McMillan, W. S. Clinch, G. G. Griffiths, W. H. Carlson, T. E. Wayte, A. Crabb, J. Banks, T. Hawthorne, B. Bell, J. T. Laurenson, S. A. Blue, D. R. Abernethy, N. Johnston, R. White, G. Crabb, N. Burke, A. Flinn, Redgrave, H." Hemphill, F. Burke, J. Burke.

AT THE POLO MATCH Morrinsville and Matamata Supporters Lady supporters of the Morrinsville and Matamata Polo Clubs who were present at the match on Saturday took advantage of the typical Christmas weather to wear their most attractive summer frocks. Among those noticed were the fol-

lowing:— Mesdames J. H. Gaddes, blue checked crepe fleuri, hat to tone; R. J. Ramsay, brown crinkle crepe ensemble, brown hat; J. J. Goodwin, floral crepe de chine, brown straw hat; P. Thirlwall (Matamata), brown spot flat crepe, hat to tone; D. Douglas, red printed georgette, white straw hat; Blake (Tangowahine), navy spotted crepe fleuri; Millen (Matamata), red striped silk; Elliott (Waharoa), floral matalasse; F. Klaus, floral beige georgette, beige hat; E. Johnston (Matamata), wine frock, brown coat, hat to tone; Norman (Waitoa), green figured crepe; Poynter, 'striped spun silk, black hat; Ray (Hamilton), navy floral crepe de chine, navy coat and hat; Ray (Whangarei), ciel blue georgette, blue hat

to match; A. Johnston (Matamata), • blue silk ensemble, white hat; Walker (Matamata), navy and white frock, white hat; A. I. Welch, wine embossed georgette; Chapman, black sand crepe relieved with -white, black hat; Howard (Matamata), black relieved with red; G. Casey, blue floral matalasse; J. Thompson (Auckland), blue and red floral crepe, hat to tone; K. Ryan, striped spun silk; Hirst, black costume, white blouse; McCollum (Waitoa), black ensemble; L. McCollum (Waitoa), green floral linen; Thirburn (Thames), saxe blue patterned crepe; J. J. Seales, striped crepe de chine; Tui-ner, navy ensemble, hat to tone; Lang, wine ensemble; Murray, black lace and georgette, navy hat; Wight (Te Aroha), green and white Shantung, cream coat, carnation posy; Ashford, ridinghabit. Misses S. Taylor (Matamata), blue spotted crinkle crepe"; E. Johnston (Matamata), navy spotted marocain; M. I. Seed, green and white patterned suede crepe, white picture hat; L. Hay (Cambridge), white with navy spotted scarf, navy hat; Parker (Wardville), emerald and white jumper, white skirt; Gilchrist, brown and white slub linen suit, hat to match; C. Gaddes, blue and. white checked linen, white hat; Hamilton (Hawera), blue patterned sand crepe; Nancy Elliott, blue blouse, white skirt, hat to tone; A. Burrow (Tangowahine), pink linen suit, hat to match; H. Klaus, spotted linen; ' Spinley, blue linen, .blue hat; B. - A % V >

Porter, green and black spotted flat crepe, black hat; Billy Thompson (Auckland), patterned sheer crepe; Wenzlic (Coromandel)., green spotted crepe; . J. Casey, green and white spotted tobralco; H. Douglas, striped silk, red hat; Ray (Hamilton) ■, mustard sand- crepe, white hat; E. Klaus,' floral linen, hat to match; Maisey, brown spotted crepe; F. Robertson,, figured -linen. . ; ; •_ Vf . COMING-OF-AGE PARTY Miss Wena Burke was the guest-of-honour at a coming-of-age party last Monday night. Mrs. Burke received the guests in a black windswept velvet frock cut on slimming lines, with coatee to match, while I Miss W. Burke chose a green lace

- Vv ‘ : >'> frock with large puffed organdie sleeves and organdie belt. ; ‘n Friends and relations ;were pre.r, sent from Te AWamutu,, Cambridge, Auckland, Hamilton and alL^urroundirig districts. Dancing toojc the dining-room - which wais ; gaily|M| corated with mulli-coloured jwpSP 100n5../. Bridge, held, in^the -drawings* room arid billiards- in the lOuhge, booth rooms being gay with'flowers,: ; were ' enjoyed, by. everyQrie.. -Supper was served in the old; towerj .which; was beautifully decorated with, rainbow streamers. ' ' . ' : , ; Y Miss Burke was presented with a. leather suitcase, lined with blue and pink. "Mr. J.W.Garlajid, of 'Cambridge, proposed Wena'aLhealtK. Mr. Burke replying on herm^half. ; A» well as this toasts were proposed to Mrs. Burke and Mrs; Garland, senr., after which the guests returned ; to the house, dancing and games being continued to the early hours. - - •» - .