SOCIAL NEWS

Northern Advocate, 19 August 1933, Page 5

SOCIAL NEWS

, PERSONAL <e> <?> <s>.❖<s> Mrs ,\V. J. Byrne is spending a short holiday in' : Auckland. <J. <3> <S> <s> ♦ Miss E. HigginsQn, of the Whangarei High School staff, is speeding the school vacation in Wellington. ' <s> <s> <*><s> S> Mrs W. Moorcraft, of Bapatoetoe, paid a surprise visit to her people on Monday, and is staying with Mrs T. Moorcraft, Bank Street. <s> <s> <s> <s> <s> Among the donors cf special prizes for competition at the St. Joseph Convent School's fancy dress hall held last Friday evening was Mrs Fallon. <s><§> <s> <s> <s>

Miss Olive Couper, of Auckland, is spending the school vacation with 'her parents, Mr and Mrs Couper, who have been on a visit to Whangarei during the winter months. <s> <s>.<s> <J> <g>

Miss A. Higginson, of the teaching staff of the Hamilton East School, returned to Whangarei today, and will spend the school holidays with her parents. <s> <s> <e> <e> <s>

Mr J. E. Henderson Jnr., schoolmaster at Mokauiti, and his small son, are visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs J. E. Henderson, Kamo Road, for the school vacation .

Miss Cotton, matron of the Y.W.C.A., who is shortly leaving Whangarei, was given a farewell evening by Mrs J. Evans, Norfolk Street. The evening was 1 spent in games and competitions, and Miss Cotton was presented with a Stuart crystal bowl. ENGAGEMENT.

The engagement is announced between Annie Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mr T. E. Donovan, Toka Toka, Northern Wairoa, to Herbert James, oldest son of Mr and Mrs G. A. Mayall, Hukatere, Matakohe.

FAREWELL FUNCTION. POPULAR GOLF CLITB SECRETARY. A farewell social and dance was given in the Parochial Hall on Thursday night by the Whau Valley Golf Club, when a presentation was made to Sergeant-Major and Mrs W.. E. Caton. Sergeant-Major Caton was secretary to the Whau Valley Club, and is leaving on Monday en route for Indfa, where he is joining his brother. Sergeant-Major Caton was presented with a travelling rug, and Mrs Caton with a blouse case by members of the club.

Opportunity was also taken to make a presentation to Mr L. Ritchie, "who is leaving for Auckland on transfer on Monday.

About 70 couples were present at the function, and a number of appreciated items were given. Songs were rendered by • Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Blanshard, Miss J. i Mac Kay and Mr Murray, while several of the club members contributed a humorous item.

WEDDINGS.

SALMON—CARTER

A pretty wedding was solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents when Dorothy Edith, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Carter, Springfield, was married to Oliver Edwin Arnold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. A. Salmon, of Mata. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty in a graceful frock of ivory satin beaute, with a wreath of orange blossom and veil of embroidered tulle.

She was attended' by her youngest sister, Miss Mabel Carter, as bridesmaid, who looked most attractive in a long dress of delifcate green crepe-de-chine.-

Both bride and bridesmaid carried lovely bouquets of white early spring flowers.

Mr. John Salnwm, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mrs. Carter, mother of the bride, wore a frock of . crushed strawberry flecked tweed and carried a bouquet, of violets. Mrs. "Salmon's frock was black, with hat and furs to tone; she also carried violets.

Mrs. Carter jnlayed the wedding .march on the orp^n. After a dainty breakfast the happy pair left by eajr for Whangarei, en route for the North, where the honey-

moon was spent.. The bride travelled in a perriwinkle blue coat and ajkirt of flecked tweed, with beret to tone.

WALKER—HILTON. A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnised at the Maungakaramea Presbyterian Church by the Rev. W. Elliott on th«e 25th Jury, when Anne, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hilton, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. David Hamilton Walker, elrfder son of Mr. anjd Mrs. F. G. H. Walker, of Maungjakaramea. Friends of the bride had ' decorated the chinch very charmingly with spring flowers. Mrs. Harvey presidfed at the organ.

evening a success,

[The Lady Editor is always glad to receive news of social items —weddings, dances, parties, etc.—for inclusion in her page. Engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Communications should be addressed to Lady Editor, caro of the "Northern Advocate." To facilitate inclusion, all communications should reach this office not later than 4 p.m. on Friday. No copy can be accepted after 10 a.m. on Saturday.]

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart frock of blue mousselaine crepe with cape trimmed with grey ermine, and felt hat to tone. She carried a sheaf of blue irises, hyacinths and pansies. Miss Mary Hilton was in attendance, wearing an attractive dress of grey crinkled crepe and grey felt cap. Roses, gerberas, anemones and cyclamen in delicate shades of pink composed her sheaf of flowers. Mr. Donald Walker was best man.

Following the ceremony the bride \s mother, attired in a black marocain dress and black chiffon velvet toque with eye veil, received the guests at her residence. The bridgegroom's mother wore a navy blue ensemble. J After the reception the bridal couple i took up residence in their new home, "Linden Lea," Maungakaramea. i COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. SUCCESSFUL OCCASION. At the invitation of Mr and Mrs V. \ Wallbank, nearly two hundred friends gathered in the Portland Hall on Monday night last to celebrate the twentyfirst birthday of Miss Thelma Wallbank. Everything was done to ensure an enjoyable and delightful evening for the large number "of guests present. Dancing was commenced at S o'clock ami continued for an hour or more, when n very bountiful supper was handed round. Mr W. Nelson, as M. 0.. then spoke as to the purpose of. the gathering, and handed Miss Wallbank the key of the front door. Miss Wallbank suitably replied, thanking all for their good wishes and also for the many beautiful presents she had received.

The- handsome decorated cake was then cut, the guests singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow," followed by cheers.

A light refreshment of wine was pass eel round and dancing was continued to the early hours of the morning, when a most successful and enjoyable occasion was brought to a close. Purchase's Dance Band gave its services free, and the delightful music was greatly enjoyed. Mesdames P. Mee and Lindsay with others greatly helped in the simper room. Mr and Mrs Wallbank wish to thank the above mentioned, and all others who had helped to make the

The following is a list of ladies pre sent and their dresses:—

Mesdames W. Wallbank, blue satin, lemon trimmings; E. A. Vylo, black satin beaute; Conlon, royal blue crepe de chine; Gordon, apricot, satin beaute; Cuff, rose pink satin; J. Windsor, maroon satin, black bridge coat; A. Towns 1 , embossed crepe de chine; S. Tooth, black lace; Lindsay, floral crepe do chine, coatee to match; Donovan, mauve satin, black bridge coat; F. Morgan, cherry red satin, black coatee to match; Pink, black and white marocain. silk trimmings; J. E. Lord, black ray-silk, flame coatee; Bland, fawn crepe marc cain with silver trimming; D. Rodgers, brown afghalaino, relieved with lemon; Davies, radium velvet, coatee to match; Potter, lemon crepe do chine; Griffin, black satin beaute and biscuit trimmings; IST. Goise, purple silk and black silk coat; Mitchell, mole angelskin; G. Petersen, navy crepe do chine; G. Edge, black satin; Ivy Donaldson, cream crepe do chine with shoes to tone; S. A. Donaldson, nigger brown crepe de chine; Cotter, white rayon and red trimming; Mills, black and white satin, shoes to match; J. Grant, navy crepe marsden and crepe de chine; H. T. Murdoch, pink spun silk and organdie; A, C. Craig, apricot silk; W. J. Dayman, lettuce green georgette with yellow chenille, georgette coatee; Maidens, figured velvet, bridge coat of figured satin; Donovan, wine crepe de chine, embossed black satin coatee: Lorimer, navy satin, fawn trimmings; C. Carr, powder bluo satin frock and coatee; Mee, navy silk, beige trimmings; Thackeray, black silk, white trimmings; Sehofield, floral crops de chine, bridge coat to tone; Brewis, brown crepe beaute, pink trimmings; W. T. Sketchley, black georgette coatee, flame velvet; E. B. E. Dyer, green silk net and satin beaute, black satin coatee; W. Taylor, green moracain, diagonal trimming; J. Hill, blue satin beaute with white bodice; C. Harris, blue figured silk voile; J. £. Henrv, cream lace over peach satin; E. Boy', ,saxe blue satin beaute; A. C. Whitham, black spotted net and black coatee; F Curran, black and white satin. Misses Thclma Wallbank, white satin over lace and rose bridge coat; E. Sehofield, green crepe suede; E. Gordon, mauve satin; G. Williams, apricot organdie and velvet cape; W. Graney, green crepe do chine M. Brewis, apple green marocain; X. Nic.holls, apple green satin; If. Whitte (Auckland). : brown figured silk voile; W.• Paten e, i pale pink satin beaute, trimmed with j cream satin; Ellen Donaldson, pale pink georgette; G. Thackeray, black" satin beaute, blue trimmings; Jean Borry, black krinkle crepe, flame trimmings; A. Marlow, black panne velvet pink la >c and coatee to match; S. Davidson, pin!c satin and black panne velvet coatee; M. 1 Commins, pale pink 9atin with cape to

match; Agnes Pitman, plain blue gored skin, with coloured jumper; Stella Petonvood, lemon satin, flowers to tone; iMinnie Siddous, apple green floral satin; ! Audrey Primrose, blue and white sported crepe de chine; Gwen Boyd, pink georgette; Doris Tooth, red satin, coatee to tone; Dulcie Tooth, rose siik taffeta: E. Wright, green frilled satin: R. Yylc, saxe blue satin beaute; R. Lyon, peach satin, beige georgette and lace overdress; J. MacKenzie, brown crepe de chine; Jess Bland, floral pink organdie; Sadie Donaldson, jade green georgette, flowers to tone; T. Marvin, pale green ninon; Nora Mce, blue satin, with silver shoes; Agnes Stewart, bluo satin, silver shoes; Norah Goiss, navy georgette and lace; Gertie Goiss, purple crepe de chine and gold trimming-!. Olga Richards (Waipii), flame crepe d<> chine.

ODDPELLOWS' BALL. HAPPY HQURS IN TOWN HALL. The annual combined ball of the Loyal Whangarei, Hikurangi and Mnungatapere Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) was held on Thursday night in the Whangarei Town Hall. There was a good attendance of members and friends, and after the Grand March, led by Bro. H. R. McKenzie, N.G., and partner, a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all, dancing to the strains of excellent orchestral music. The hall was tastefully decorated, and reflected great credit on those responsible. Among those present, were: —

Mesdames D .6. Crosbie, orange embossed georgette; E. A. Vyle, black satin beaute, scarlet shoulder spray, black velvet cape; IT. Gunson, re! krinkle crepe, black velvet cape; i. MaeKenzie; R. Fraser, black satin; 10. Perkins, cherry georgette; W. Marwick, black satin beaute and lace: J. HimterEobb, cream satin beaute; P. J. Morrison, flame satin, panne velvet coatc?; Woolhouse, purple pebble crop* anl coatee to tone; C. Stockley, Jiit., white angelskin lace; J. T. Sutcliffe, pale green satin and silk lace shawl; Kidman, blue satin with coatee to tone: McLuskey, black hue; V'. ii. Wilkinson, black merle i-ropc, '• che! coat and fur; M. Ward, black satin, with ivory velvet cape; A. Almond, apple green frilled krinkle crepe, ring velvet coatee, fur collar: R. F. Willi 1 ; in

son, lemon satin and georgette: A. Mar tin, red brocaded satin: P. Goodhew. white satin beaute, Nile green velvet coatee, ermine trimmings; Jack Crawford, orange satin; C. Stockley, bottle green georgette and lace; G. W. Robb, ivory georgette with lace insets; E. L. Parley, ivory chenille and plain georgette, brocaded coatee; J. Curtis, black satin and lace; R. Patterson, wine satin beaute and lace; E. E. Hawken, black georgette and lace; S. Edge, green crepe do chine.

Misses E. Wltitmore, cream French matalay lac.o; M. "Reynolds, georgette and lace; R. Reynolds, frilled net; Yivienne Bay]is, flame satin, lace overdress; Frances Collier, pale green satin, emerald green cape; Owen Hoey, pale green georgette, ring velvet bridge coat to tone; C. E. Mnnro, black satin,' cherry velvet bridge coat; -J. Little, lemon georgette, bine cape to tone; D. Gomez, black panne velvet with white trimmings and black sealette coatee; Lavinia Kokich, black satin beaute, white foxaline trimmings; Edith Rouse, mauve organdie, relieved with cream, Zita MeCluskey, orange and white spot muslin, neckline of cotton flowers; F. Campbell, black satin beaute and georgette; Nancy Lett, flame georgette; Eva Richards, green georgette, coatee to tone; Marjory Martin, green crep. 1 de chine; K. Stockley, pink georgette ; G. Price, floral silk voile; Peppere!!, rose satin, black velvet coatee; Mollie Mitchell, mimosa yellow dimity, white cape; Alma Kokich, blue satin beaut*'; B. Martin, veiux rose crepe beaute; L. Peppcrell, blue georgette and lace, blue velvet cape; D. Alexander, white hailstone muslin with frills; Gladys Forth, electric blue crepe de chine, pale pink satin cape; Edith Forth, apricot organdie; Gwen MeCluskey, navy, white spot muslin, neckline cotton flowers; N. Drever, coral lace; D. Morrison, eau de nil georgette, black velvet cape; M. Thomson, ivory embossed maroeain, rose velvet capo; A. Price, tangerine crepe de chine, reseda velvet, coatee; M. Goodhew, white frilled georgette; orchid spray; Rosie King, sky blue satin beaute and net with velvet coatee; C. Lilley, buttercup georgette, coatee to tone; Sadie Donaldson, angelskin and velvet white fur trimmings; M. Crosbie, jade green satin; B. Richards, lemon krinkle organdie; I. Tucker, black georgette and lace; Mollie Gray, cherry georgette and white shoulder cape; Margaret Graham, powder blue organdie with shell pink trimmings; K. Allan, rose and black crepe romaine, black coatee; P. Wilder, green crinkle organdie; Maud Enwright, red chiffon and velvet, with black lace and i diamante; C. Yates, magnolia satin beaute, violet cape; Olive Attwood, green lace and satin, green velvet bridge coat; R. "Dennis, shell pink frill--ed organdie; M. Whitehouse, powder blue georgette, black chiffon velvet coatee; M. Eraser, pink organdie; P. Eraser, pink crepe Beatrice, black coatee; M. Whiteman, black crinkle satin and cape; Neta Frew, black satin beaute, green coat; A. Reid, primrose satin and black velvet coatee: J. Whiteman, black georgette and lace; Gwen Organ, apricot crepe de chine; D. King. apricot organdie; G. Attwood, white georgette, pink shoes and coatee; A. Farrow, pink lace; Penelope Purvis, black taffeta, black lace mittens; Irene MacKenzie.

PRESENTATIONS

! The staff of the Whangarei Bargair. 'Stores, Ltd., gathered after work yo? terday to make a triple presentation. On the occasion of their approaching marriage, Mr James Connell and Mis.-; Melba Smith were presented with n silver tea-set, and Mr Trevor Mallendino, who is also contemplating n change in his state, was given a silver fish service. .Mr R. T. Tudehope, who presided, referred to the high popularity and esteem in which the young people were held. The recipients re plied suitably.

MANGAPAI SOCIAL CLUB'S GKAND DANCE. The popularity of the Social Club was h:lly evinced by the large attendance at the dance held on Thursday evening. This function proved to be one of tlie most successful held in Mnngapai for pome time. Visitors were present from Whangarei, Unakaka, Mara, Maungakaramea, etc., comfortably filling the hall. With a flr.'t class. Whangarei orchestra supplying the music and a strong committee in charge of all arrangements, not a dull moment was experienced during the evening. Messrs W. Ormandy, A Byles and A. King capably performed M.C. duties. Extras were played by

I Mrs B. Finlayson. Two Monte Carlo 'waltzes were held during the evening, the winners being Miss E. Thomas and Mr Love and Miss G. Finlaysoi. and Mr G. Whittle. Winners of the tuiiue one-step were Mrs Parkin (Whangarei) and Mr L. Price.'Among the ladies present were: Mcsdames P. Carter, bronze beaute; S Ormandy, pink lace and georgette; B. Finlayson, rose satin; C. Cotton, nattier blue morocain; A. King, green crepe de chine;'G. Gulbransen, printed crepe de chine; A. Hayward, hunter green satin; A. Cavaye, powder blue satin; R. .laggard, pink crepe de chine: J. Finlayson, nigger brown beaute; A. E. Carter, sky blue French embroidered silk over satin, coatee to tone; D. W. Barry, pale blue satin; Parkin, lettuce green satin; J. R. Milne, black crepe de chine; L. A. Dent, green crepe de chine, satin cape; F. Lift, pink

j.-;;:-iin. bind: velvet coatee; L. W. Scott ,'(::,•': •■][]■ • oile, black coatee; I j i.()-. i>i'i"h, ilauic satin, georgette peta cape; G. Price, orange satin. Misses D. Carter, powder blue crept do chine: M. McPhee, apricot georg ette; B. Parnell, crepe de chine in tones of rose and fawn; G. Finlaysoa. l!amc satin; E. Thomas, ivory satin: M. Thomson, lemon lace and georg ette; J; Firman, flame satin; H. Thorn- - n. -eon satin, floral bridge coat; E. Thomson, white organdie; R. Lee, red crinkle crepe; N. Bell, floral taffeta A. Whittle, pink crepe de chine; A Alison, floral net, coatee to tone; Rud dell, black embroidered Swiss organ die; M. Gough, green georgette, gold tinsel coatee; J. Hamblyn, mauve crepe do chine, diamante trimming grey cape; R. Movie, orange blossom organdie with cape; H. Collinson cream tafl'eta, rose trimming; K. Hassail (Auckland), blue floral ninon and georgette, with cape to tone; D. L. Williams, apple green crepe de chine. shoes to tone; J. Thomson, sea green satin; D. Marton, black velvet, gold lace; G. Rumburn, sky blue organdie, with sequin trimmings; E. McMullen, black satin and silk net; M. Hay ward, ivory satin and cape.

JASEWBLL AFTERNOON. In view of the notice of removal to Rotorua of Mr Leslie Brown of Powhiri Avenue, a number of Mrs Brown's friends met last week at the residence of Mrs Otway, Kamo Road, to bid her farewell. A pleasant afternoon was spent, several amusing recitations being given by Miss Gibson, with songs by Miss Gardner, of Purau, Lyttelton, Mesdames Fry, Holder and Shaw. A musical competition organised by Me?damos Shaw and Wright resulted in the prize going to Miss Airey, of Temuka; a sister of Mrs Brown at present on a visit to Whangarei. During the afternoon Mrs Otway presented Mrs Brown with a beautiful cut glass and silver vase, as well as a charming boucjuet of violets and pink heath which had been artistically arranged by Mrs Fry. To Mrs Brown's little daughter Maureen a lovely flower spray was next presented as well as a cup, saucer and plate and egg stand. Those present included Mesdames Bates, Barry, Fry, Gibson, Griffin, Holder, Maekie, McDonald, McKinley, Otway, Porter, Shneksmith, Shaw, Wrathall, Wright, and Misses Airey, Gardner and Gibson. (A report of the Ladies' Gardening Club's sale appears on page 12.)