SOCIAL NEWS

Northern Advocate, 15 August 1931, Page 5

SOCIAL NEWS

PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs J. G. Robertson returned early in the week from a delightful trip to Canada. * * * * Mrs W. A. Beattie, Dargaville, is the guest of her mother, Mrs D. A. McLean, during the ladies ’ golf tournament. ♦ ♦ ♦ • Mrs Wilkinson, Kaitaia, is playing in the golf tournament this week. ♦ ♦ * ♦ Mrs Prime, Auckland, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Gardner, Main’s Avenue. * * * * Miss Edna Doel, Ivawakawa, is to be congratulated upon having passed the L.A.B. musical examination, the results of the theoretical portion having been received yesterday. * ♦ * * Mrs Allen, Mangakahia, returned home yesterday after spending a, few days with friends in Whangarei. * ♦ • * Mrs Olouston, Devonport, is at the •Commercial Hotel. « * * * Mrs Barriball and Miss Barriball, Mangonui, have been playing in the golf tournament at the Mt. Denby links.

A representative team of Auckland basket-bailers arrived yesterday, and are to play the High School team and a team of local representatives today. Basketball this season has been most successful, and there has been almost unprecedented interest shown in it. The local team is a strong one, and the game at the High School this afternoon was a fine display of basketball.

Mr and Mrs W. H. M. Yarrow and family, who previously resided in Whangarei, returned last week to Auckland after an 18 months’ tour of England and the Continent, leaving their family in Auckland, where they intend to reside. Mr and Mrs Yarrow arrived in Whangarei last Tuesday and are staying with Mr and Mrs Archer, Norfolk Street. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Myrtle, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Owenden, of Grey Lynn, Auckland, to Norman, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. N, Cossar, of Ruawai, Northern Wairoa. ♦ « ft ft The engagement is announced of Hazel Beatrice, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Francis Vickers, of Papatoetoe, to Rodney Maynard, second son of Mr and Mrs Georges Cullen, of Maungaturoto. COMFORTS CLUB.

DANCE AT WHAREORA.

A dance in aid of the funds of the Hospital Comforts Club was held at Whareora on Thursday night. A concert party from Whangarei was also present and gave a number of appreciated items. Several parties from Whangarei attended the function, which resulted in a net, profit of £8 4/ towards the clubs funds. Items were given as follows: Pianoforte duet, Madame Rolf© Smith and Mrs Woolley; solo, Mrs Thorne; duet, Madame Brainsby and Mrs Dobson; recitation, Mrs Griffin; dance, Somerville sisters; violin solo, Madame Rolfe Smith. The excellent music for dancing was provided by the orchestra free of

charge.

During the evening the president of the club, Mrs ,A. D. Jack, thanked all for their help and outlined the activities of the club.

The Mayor of Whangarei, Mr W. Jones, -who is a member of the Hospital Board, also spoke. The excellent supper arrangements were in the hands of the Whareora ladies.

CASTILIAN CABARET.

'A very successful cabaret was held in the Castilian Dance Rooms, on Saturday evening last, when several new and novel items were introduced. Excellent music was supplied by the Snappy Four Orchestra. Streamers and confetti added to the gaiety, and competition dances were given. The prize-winners for the Mont© Carlo went to Miss C. Calkin and Mr C. Reinhardt. Among those present were: —Mesdames D. Chisholm, blue floral taffetas; LloydWilliams, dephinium blue chiffon, shoes to tone; H. Marsden, black velvet; Litt, orange satin; E. C. Brown, black ring velvet and white satin trimmings; Misses Cynthia Calkin, pale green satin shoes to tone; M. Snowdon, black satin boaute, ankle length; D. Osborne, mauve satin and tinsel top; H. Tremaine, shell pink; Gwen Williams, blue

BALL AT WAIKIEKIE.

YOUNG LADIES’ BALL.

MARUA EN FETE:

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taffeta; Zelda Hipkins, black net, over satin beaute; Pat Grey, sea green ninon diamante trimming; Rose Alderton, gold taffetas; M. Taylor, sprigged muslin picture frock, blue shoes; C. Jones, jade green satin, shoes to tone; Jean Osborne, blue floral ninon; Jean White, flame satin beaute;, Hayes, floral satin; Doris Kent, peach pink picture frock; Tui Cook, black frock, white Bridge coat; D. Wright, rose pink crepe de chine; D. Eoos, blue satin; Dalzell Patterson, green satin beaute; Kim Ahier, shell pink georgette. .

To celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of the Waikiekie Hall, the hall committee held a very successful ball on Tuesday, 11th insc. The building was gaily decorated with streamers and Oriental lanterns, and the floor in its usual fine form. Under the capable direction of the two M’s.C., Messrs J. T. Stephen and J. R. Babe, the dancers thoroughly enjoyed their evening. The music, played by Ges. Wright’s - Orchestra, called forth much applause and satisfaction. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Pearl Gunson and Mr Geo. Rountree, and in the spot waltz, Miss K. Rountree and Mr R. Leeeh proved the lucky couple. After par.taking of the usual delicious supper, supplied by the local ladies, dancing was again resumed. Among those present were; — Mesdames M. Rountree, navy silk net, figured bridge coat; L. Berridge. floral velvet; J. Moyle, black taffeta; H, Martin, flame crepe de chine; E. Babe, beige jersey silk; Chellew, black velvet; Owen Mason, nigger brown frock; J. R. Babe, salmon pink suede silk; Rose Haira, pale blue crepe de chine, black coatee; G. Lawrence, floral rayon; R. Exley,' blue celanese; McSkimming, peach satin; E. Gunson, rose crepe de chine; L, C. Fender, black soi de ehene; McConnell, blue satin.

Misses M. McKay, olive green satin; G. Sfansell, orange satin; Harrison, cyclamen satin beaute; I. Causer, pink silk; D. Rountree, black crepe georgette; Pearl Gunson, black and gold net. over satin, and coatee to match; J. Cassidy, black net over red satin; N. Blagrove, peaeh and blue satin; I. Elaine Rountree, iVory crepe de ehene with -white velvet bridge coat; I. Taylor (Auckland), pink celanese; J. Primrose, moonlight blue georgette; F. Dobson, black georgette; Quinn, black georgette with lace coatee; Jean Snell, green crepe de chine, black velvet coatee; K. Rountree, white crepe de chine, with flame bridge coat; Gailey, floral velvet; E. Thorburn, powder blue lace and net over satin; E. Thomas, turquoise blue satin; A. Lane, white satin, scarlet spray; M. Babe, electric blue georgette and lemon lace; O. Blagrove, peach glow crepe de chine, silver coatee; Cecilia Lane (New York), Nile green crepe de chine, pink tinsel bridge coat. ,

The young ladies’ ball, the event of the season, took place in the Marua Hall on Friday evening, 7th inst. On entering the ballroom, a gay scene met the eye. The walls were tastefully decorated with nikau palms and rimu, the latter being interspersed with pink and yellow poppies. From the centre of the ceiling hung an oblong canopy of lycopodium and pop-, pies. From the canopy streamers of green, pipk and orange stretched to', the walls, giving the whole a domelike appearance. Across the stage fes-. toons of lycopodium, mingled with poppies, were placed. The decorations and the gay and varied colours of the ladies’ dresses presented a pleasing scene.

The dancing space was taxed to its utmost with a record crowd of about 800 people, and sitting accommodation was at a premium.

Quite a feature of the evening was the Grand March, when the ladies appeared in full splendour. Cunningham’s Orchestra supplied excellent music, and extras were played bv Mrs Hertzell and Miss Gomez.

The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Wood and Mr Wells.

Misses Neale and U. Hirtzel acted as M’s.C., and carried their duties out in a capable manner.

A splendid supper was provided by the Young Ladies’ Committee, and comprised all home cooking, which was indeed a credit to all concerned. Needless to say, the supper was done ample justice to. Groat credit is due to the chairwoman, Miss Hirtzel, the secretary, Miss Harrison, and all the ladies of the committee for their splendid effort.

The entertainment broke up at 2 a.m., everyone going home fully satisfied with their evening. The following is a description of the dresses worn bv the ladies:

Mesdames Hirtzel, black rayon-de-ehiiie, pink georgette vest; Harrison, black lace and georgette; T. Neale, beige crepe-de-chine; Ventry-Smith, black georgette, oriental trimming; Lessington-Smith, floral nioon; James Neale, black taffeta and mauve coat; J. Eigden, black crepe-de-chine; Hutching, floral rayon; R. Craig, blue embossed georgette, ankle length, and georgette coat; C. Fyfe, green lace, diamante buckle; Nisbet, black taffeta georgette, chenille coat; 11. S. Macken (Whananaki), blue taffeta; T. O’Shea, black celanese eatin; J. Hazel, royal blue satin beaute, shoes to match; Rod McDonald, black georgette and bridge coat; E. Symonds (Whananaki), black lace; A. Wilkinson (Kamo), seagreen georgette and Spanish shawl; Alex Rickard, -wine-red crepe-de-chine, hand-painted crepe-de-chine shawl; R. Reed, black crepe-de-chine with handi painted skirt; D. R. Mclnnes, navy figured satin; F. McDonald, black georgette; Coutts, black taffetas; Billington, ankle-length black georgette; J. Twizell, green eatin be’aute, and shoos to match; Steele, maroon satin.

Misses Ethel Harrison, silver tissue and blue velvet; Eileen Neale, blue georgette and lace frock, apricot bridge coat; Dolina McLean, black net, satin trimming, ankle length, floral sprays; Mary Steele, sunset celanese satin, pink posy; V, Marven, pink satin and pink satin bridge coat; M. Burch, blue georgette, and velvet coat; M. Kernohan, daffodil satin and georgette; Y. Burch, apple-green satin; C. Piper, pink floral georgette and bridge coat to match; W. James, maize georgette; Hutchins (Whangarei), seagreen satin beaute, ankle length; M. D. Walker (Hikurangi), forget-me-not blue rayon-de-chine, and net diamante trimmings; N. Laird, black georgette, diamante trimmings, black velvet sash; Inez Haynes, fieehe net applique in floral design; K. Birch, black floral georgette; Gager, green georgette; McDonald, pink georgette; YentrySmith, daffodil velvet, black trimming; U. Hirtzel, lime green georgette, pink shoulder posy; O. Williams, ‘ apricot crepe-de-chine; M. Thompson, blue and pink georgette; M. Teal (Epsom), rose pink chiffon, velvet georgette trimmings, handknitted old gold shawl; Hirtzell, black georgette, diamante trimmings; I. Mackenzie, black lace over velvet, black shawl; Narine Swinbourn, floral net over green taffeta; Dysart (Whananaki), blue lace; H. Spicer, green panne velvet with gold lace; E. Jones (Whangarei), Danube blue eatin; G. Malcolm, shell-pink, posie to finish; A. Dempster (Whangarei), (cornflower iace and georgette; M. Casey, pervenche blue, erepe-de-ehine; Meryl Haynes, white silk taffeta, ankle length, floral design; Thora Ware, cyclamen taffeta and erepe-de-ehine; Dolores Tennyson (Otago), lawn-green, with roses to tone; M. Craig, green embossed gear* gette; L. Swanston (Whangarei), black georgette, velvet coatee; M. Rigden, blue georgette over silver lace; Grace Hutching, blue crepe-de-chine, rose trimming; E. Hutching, green crepe-de-chine, gold belt; G. Hardy, pink satin, shoes to match; A. Hansen, blue organdie; Wood, flame satin; G, Williams, Nile green celanese satin, green panne velvet bridge coat; Olive Harriis, gold panne velvet, posy to tone; Enwright, pink georgette; Pearl Dunn, blue georgette; Dorothy Hutchinson, torquiose blue lace and net, with silver lame coatee; Leo Harris, cherry georgette; Floss Neil, ankle length frock of black georgette and lace, with floral trimming; G. Haynes, peach celanese satin, ankle length, , daimante trimmings; Maisie Berghan, golden silk; Pickles, ankle length frock of jade satin and gfeorgette; D. Gomez, pink panne velvet, ankle length; M. Dysart (Whananaki), apricot crepe-de-ehjne; Nora Lowe, black lace frock, ankle length, posy to tone; Jean Rarity, Nile green georgette; V. Rigden, green- erepe-de-ehine; I. MeBreou, Nile green georgette and lace; Gwen Gager, sea-foam,green georgette; Ena McKenzie, sapphire blue satin; Ailsa .Swinbourn, blue net over satin; P. Steele, blue lace, diamante buckle, uneven hemline; Doris Austin, turquoise blue crepe-de-chine, lace coatee to match.

LADIES’ GOLP. ~

TOURNAMENT PINAL,

In the final of the ladies’ golf tournament, played yesterday afternoon, Mrs Beattie, Dargaville, defeated the holder, Mrs Reynolds, on the twentieth green. The game was keenly contested. Mrs Reynolds was 3 down on the first five holes, but squared the match at the twelfth to take the lead 1 up at the seventeenth, being up on her opponent for the first time. Mrs Beattie holed a long putt and the game was all square once more. The nineteenth hole was halved, and at the twentieth Mrs Reynolds recovered a bad drive with a good second to the edge of the green, laying her third dead for four. Mrs Beattie played a good drive, a (short second, and sank a long third to take the hole and the match.

After the tournament players and visitors wore entertained at the Regent Theatre and afterwards to supper at the home of the captain, Mrs S. 11. Ward.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.

MAUNU.

The Maunu Institute held a well attended meeting at the home of Mrs J. I. Wilson, on Thursday afternoon last.

Each member took something in the grocery line, which will be handed over to the Citizens’ Welfare League in Whangarei. It is rather gratifying to note that this institute has helped considerably to alleviate the distress in the town this winter, In the course of her remarks, the president, Mrs Wilson, stated that Miss Millington had been chosen as the delegate to represent Maunu at the forthcoming conference to be held in Auckland.

A roll call of suggestions for the improvement of the institute was taken. This did not evoke much enthusiasm, for the majority of members had nothing to bring forward. Mrs F. W. Reed was called upon to address the ladies. Her subject was “Home-making.” The speaker stressed the fact that she was not lecturing, but giving a perfectly plain, homely talk to the women present. She pointed out hew the home and its environs should be the brightest and happiest spot in a young person’s life, and that it was given to tire parents, and more especially the mothers, to make and keep it so, and thus encourage youth to And pleasure at home instead of seeking it abroad. Mrs Reed was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Jack gave a resume of the work done by the Hospital Comforts Club, and made an appeal for help to carry on the good work.

A delicious afternoon tea was serv J ed, and a musical programme of high order filled the rest of the afternoon. Mrs Armstrong and Miss Wilson played a pianoforte duet, Mesdames Crawford and Jack sang two duets, Mrs Jack sang a solo and Mrs Crawford, by special request, sang “Danny Boy.” Miss K. McLean also sang two songs in charming style. Mrs Blanshard played the accompaniment. The National Anthem brought a de*. lightful afternoon to a close.

MATAKANA.

At the August meeting of the Matakana Institute final arrangements were made for the third anniversary to be held shortly'. During the. afternoon Mrs Williams gave an exhibition of cake-ieing. Tea was served by Mesdames L. J. Smith, H. Smith and J. W. Smith.

WELLSFORD.

Mrs Leslie gave a-lesson in preserving apples by the sulphur method at a recent meeting of the institute l . Mrs Fyfe showed how to give a marbled effect to papier mache bowls. Mrs Treadwell, of Port Albert, judged the scone competition, the winners being Mrs Kenealy and Mrs J. Grant. Mrs Leslie read a report of the meeting of delegates of the Rodney group. Hostesses were Mrs Shaw, Mrs Kenealy, Mrs Fyfe and Mrs V. Grant.

HAPPY EVENT.

SON BORN TO COUNTESS.

(Received 9 a.ra.) MONTREAL, August ,14.' The Countess of Bessborougß, , the wife of the Governor-General of Canada, the Earl of Bessboroitgli, gave birth to a son today ,