SOCIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21117, 26 February 1932, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS.

Mrs. Dingeman, of Detroit, is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Miss Jean Gordon is t.ho guest of Mrs, P. F. Atkinson, New Plymouth.

Mrs. E. Davies lias returned to Wellington from a visit to Auckland. •

Mrs. H. S. S. Kylo ha s returned to Christchurch after a visit to Auckland.

Mrs. Walker, wife of the Hon. 11. F. Walker, of Brisbane, is staying at Hotel Cargen.

Mrs. S. E. Wright, of Maunsell Street, Parncll, has returned from a visit to llelensville.

Miss Constance Leatham has returned to New Plymouth alter a visit to Auckland and Waitomo.

Mrs. M. Souter and the Misses R. and M. Souter, of Cambridge, are visiting Auckland and are staying at the Central Hotel.

Mrs. A. Ilowden and the Misses L. and 0. Hovvden, left Auckland last evening to take up their residence at Palmerston North.

Mrs. Cecil Lewis, of Sydney, who has been staying at Hotel Mon Desir, Takapuna, is returning to her home to-day by tho Maunganui.

Mrs. A. M. Robertson, of Campbell Road, and Mrs. W. G. Watkins, of Heywood Crescent, Epsom, have returned from a visit to llelensville.

Mrs. J. Rcilly, of Howick, who has spent the past fifteen months in a tour of Great Britain, tho Continent and America, returned to Auckland by tho Maunganui on Tuesday.

Mrs. A. J. Williamson, of the Community Sunshine Association, left last night by tho Wellington express, to assist in bringing up 65 of the Napier refugee children for tho health camp at Motuihi.

Dr. and Mrs. Ambrose Spong, who have been spending some months with Mrs. Spong's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Nolan, left for Wellington on Wednesday evening, where they will join tho Karamca, cn route for their homo in England.

The Women's Progress Club (inc.) held its weckly v meeting 011 Wednesday afternoon at tho Higher ' Thought Temple, Wellington Street. The president of the club, Mrs. Grace Silcock, gave an address on "Our Motto" (Keep to the Right). Mrs. Moller, vice-president, presided. Mrs. Ironside gave a suitable reading, and "A Soul's Blossom" was sung by Mrs. Wallace. Afternoon tea was dispensed at tho close of tho meeting.

A number of women belonging to the business section of Auckland, met in tho New Zealand Alliance Boom, Unity Hall, to form an evening branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The organisers, Mrs. Kasper and Miss Bradshaw, spoke on the aims and ideals of tho union. Musical items were given by Mrs. Dallav, Airs. Pan, Mrs. Flinn and Miss Bradshaw, after which supper was served. Mrs. Kasper, district president, elected the following oflicers:— President, Miss Bradshaw; secretary, Mrs. Flinn.

The members of the Whangarei Bowing Club held a welcome home dance in the Parochial Hall, (o (be members of the crew which came second in the Brett Cup in Auckland recently. The crew, who were present, were as follows:—Messrs. F. Cotton, J. Webber, J. Fogerty, C. Storey. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. C. Wright's dance band, and an extra was played by Miss Alma Mackay. Mr. F. Archer was in charge of the floor arrangements. Among those present were: Mrs. J. Litchfield, Mrs. C. J. Creadon, Mrs. Bartleet, Miss A. Dent, Miss F. Campbell, Miss Alma Mackay, Miss M. Piggott, Miss M. Haynes. Miss E. Campbell, Miss J. Piggott, Miss I. Haynes, Miss G. Wilson, Miss C. Piggott, Miss D. Mason, Miss D. Sterling, Miss E. Simons, Miss J. Stewart, Miss L. Fox, Miss N. Brown, Miss Steedman, Miss I'eacocke, Miss L. Black, Miss K. Birch. Miss G. Halliday, Miss E. Price, Miss A. Rountrce.

The president of the Whangarei Women's Institute Centre, Mrs. R. C. M. Harington, yesterday entertained the members at a delightful garden party at her home, Hatea Street. The proceedings opened with the first meeting of the year, when Mrs. Cleaver was fleeted vice-presi-dent in place of Mrs. R. S. Finch, who had resigned. The members later adjourned to the garden, when a delightful time was spent, afterwards wandering through the magnificent native bush. Tea was served under the shade of the trees on the banks of the Hatea River, at the foot of the bush-clad slopes of Mount Parahaki. A very interesting competition on names of native trees was won by Mrs. Mayes, with Mrs. Henwood second. Among those present were:—Mrs. R. C. M. Harington, Mrs. Ventry-Smith, Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs. Mayes, Mrs. G. H. Morrish, Mrs. Henwood, Mrs. McCabe, Mrs. Gilnioro, Mrs. Crane, Arrs. Cleaver, Mrs. M. Coe, Mrs. J. I. Wilson, Mrs. J. M. Clarke, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Cameron, and Miss Brough-ton-Carr.

A very enjoyable flannel dance was hold on the lawn of Mrs. G. Farmer, of Te Hoo Road, Ohinewai, last week, in aid of funds for the Mangawara Hall. Although the weather was threatening a largo number of people assembled from surrounding districts and thoroughly enjoyed the dancing. Music was supplied by Allan's orchestra, of IJuntly. Prizes were won as follows: Monte Carlo, Mrs. J. Foote and R. Grundry; spot waltz, Miss E. Spencer and F. Marshall. Among those present were:—Mcsdames G. Farmer, N. East, W. T. Wallace, E. Speedy, Doucherty (Auckland), J. Rasmussen, J. Foote, W. Fisher, W. Shore, R. Grundry, Hodson, Lush, W. Harrison; Misses M. Farmer, J. Farmer, R. Taylor, P. Taylor, M. Wallace, E. Robson (Auckland). J. Webb, (Auckland), E. Spenser, E. Hinton, J. Melnlyro (Te Hoe), B. Hill (Te Hoo), L. Fitncsg (Matahuru), J. Harrison (Mataluiru), D. Brnmley, F. Branilcy, T. Bramley, J. Rasmussen, E. Jones, G. Jones, R. Johnston (Wacranga), Button, M. Wothcrspoon (Matamata).

Ail evening in honour of her approaching marriage was accorded to Miss Kathleen Leonard, of Pino Lodge, Papatoetoe, at the Anglican Vicarage, Papatoetoe, recently. The guests were welcome J by Mrs. 'J 1 . H. C. Partridge, who wore a frock of flame chiffon velvet. Miss Leonard woro floral georgette with fur-trimmed coateo. Tho Bcv. T. H. C. Partridge presented Miss Leonard, 011 bohalf of those present, with a silvermounted salad bowl and service, and tenderod their good wishes for her future. Mi'. Norman Olds the prospective bridegroom, returned thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Partridge for organising the evening. A programme of games and cards was carried out. The winners were: Mrs. R. Clarke, Miss M. Dukes, Mr. N. Olds, and Mr. R. Taylor. Among those present were: Mesdames F. H. Leonard, W. ,T. Nicholson, R„ Clarke, W. C. Boyce, W. Burrill, H. Farroll, Hicks, T. Richards, Bygravc, J. E. He Ath, Davidson, Raynor, R. Smith, Fairey, P. G. Wvman, «T. J. Trimble, Misses G. Leonard, N. Leonard, D. Do Ath, K. Wafers, D. Waters, Runciman, K. Kimpton, A. Hooker, Hicks, D. Lockhart, M. Dukes, A. Fitness, G. Fitness, R. Lipscombe, I. Smytheman, P. Lipscombe, M. Wakelin, 0. Kay,'E. Snelling and N, Snelling.