Town Tit-Bits

Northern Advocate, 23 July 1938, Page 2

Town Tit-Bits

»THERE has boon a definite lull in the * social junketings this wool-: —not unwelcome after a spell of vigorous partying and “whatnots.” I j r llie annual Returned Soldiers' Rail 'at Dargaville. one of the most brilliant functions of (he winter season, was held on Tuesday night, and a number of our “well-knowns travelled eighty odd miles, despite the squally weather conditions, to be present. The regimental flags were gay against a /brightly decorated background. while the supper victuals of turkey, lobster and poultry were very tempting. A few of those glimpsed dancing were: Mrs Harold Cotter, wearing a very smart black georgette : frock; Mrs N. F, Stead, who also chose black: Joan Ford, whose cherry frock was one of .the most attractive there: the Powell sisters, Elwyn and Peggy—the former wearing ice-blue satin, while cerise georgette was chosen by the latter: and Nancy Thomas, who is one of our smartest young things, favoured floral ta/Tetas. • The grand march was led by Lieut.-Col. H. C. Hemphill, president of the Empire ExServicemen's Association, and Mrs J. H. Stubbs, wife of the president of the Northern Wairoa R.S.A.

One of the nicest functions this week, was the bridge party given by the committee of the National Party in the club rooms on Monday afternoon and judging by the numbers there, this indoor game has not lost any of its popularity. The guests were received by the president. Mrs R. K. Trimmer, wearing a very smart wine frock with navy accessories, and the

by “JANE

prize-winners of the day wore Mrs Henry Wilson and Mrs Hodscll. * * a * Time is drawing near for the departure of Mrs A. R. Crane and Mrs C P.issei. and farewell parties arc being crammed into the few remaining days; Mrs George Woolley invited a few friends to her home on Tuesday afternoon for bridge and to say "Bon voyage” to the travellers. Bowls of violets and poppies decorated the drawing room and entrance hall where the hostess received, wearing a beautifully cut black velvet afternoon gown. Those present were: Mesdames Spencer Day. W. H. Millington. 11. W. Crawford, A. E. Crane, C. Bisset. J. S. Woolley. B. A. Wolff. * * * ♦ Mignonette and violets were charmingly arranged in Mrs E. N. Boult’s drawing room on Monday and contract bridge was the order of the evening. Her guests were Mesdames T, Mitchell, C. E. Woolley, B. A. Wolff. D. M. Beere. J. S. Woolley. Harold Cotter, R. Laurie and Spencer Day. ■ * ■** * * Mrs John Robertson was yet another hostess this week —mah jongg being chosen as the pastime.

The comings and goings this week are very few. Mrs Ross Nelson is back again after her short trip to Australia. Mrs A. C. Symes and Linda paid a flying visit to Auckland this week. Zoe Ward is slowly wending her way home, and is now in Wellington after having, from all accounts, a a marvellous time in the South Island. She is expected home early next month.