NATIONAL LEAGUE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23145, 17 September 1938, Page 26

NATIONAL LEAGUE

AUCKLAND EAST BRANCH JUNIOR MEMBERS' DANCE GLENDOWIE COUNTRY CLUB Vases of spring; flowers were used to decorate the entrance hall and various lounges of tho Glendowie Country Club last night, when a dnneo was held there by members of tho Auckland East branch of the Junior National League. Bowls of stocks shading from rose pink to lilac, golden Iceland poppies and daffodils, and purple and scarlet anemones, wero arranged in the various rooms, whilo in each room a large fire was burning for tho comfort of the guests. The special guests of tho evening were the National Party candidate for the electorate, Mr. H. T. Merritt, and Mrs. Merritt, who was wearing turquoise, green and cherry patterned crepe suede. Mr. Merritt briefly addressed those present during the evening, while sprays were presented to Mrs. Merritt and to Lady Robertson by Mrs. Francis Sprague, chairman of the ball committee. A telegram was received from Mrs. J. G. Coatcs, regretting her inability to bo present and wishing the committee success with the ball. The ladies of the committee comprised:—Lady Horton, Lady Bankart, Mrs. Alan Donald, Mrs. Trevor Brett, 3Mrs, Selwyn Morris, Mrs. Gordon .Barileet, Mrs. Bryan Kingston, Mrs. <D. L. Johnston, Mrs. Scott Wilson, .Mrs. J. Parr, Mrs. J. Lamb, Mrs. Selwyn Robinson, Miss Peggy Robertson, Miss Marjorie Mappin, Miss Jean Kent, Miss Cecily Tattloy, Miss Ynys Wallace, Miss Nancy Bamford. On arrival the guests were received by tho patrons, Sir Carrick and Lady Rpbertsott> the latter wearing a 'firocjc of iyory and gold brocaded satin with a white fur wrap. Among those present wero;—-Lady Bankart, who wore a frock of viniaco shot taffetas sprigged with white; Mrs. Francis Sprague, black lacquered satin; Mrs. Trevor Brett, black panne velvet; Mrs. Bryan Kingston, jado green georgette; Mrs. D. L. Johnston, black tulle with a sequinned yoke; Mrs. Scott Wilson, navy diagonal-striped taffetas; Mrs. R. Wilson, patterned crepe suede; Mrs. Geoffroy Upton, black cire taffetas; Mrs. Ronald Oorson, floral patterned satin; Mrs. Alfred Kidd, cherry georgette; Mrs. H. Wilcox, turquoise blue lace with a cherry scarf; Mrs. Spackman, "white floral chiffon; Mrs. Reginald Humphries, opera violet suede; Mrs. Alan Motion (Waiuku), black Chantilly lace; Mrs. Keith Angus, white pebble crepe; Mrs. B. Jacob, midnight blue georgette with diamante straps; Mrs. Noel Airey, black taffetas; Mrs. N. Lowe, ivory georgette; Mrs. J. Hamilton, white taffetas sprigged with cherry; Mrs. Lovering Russell, white georgette with a green and mauve sash. Miss Cecily Tattley wore royal blue chiffon; Miss Peggy Robertson, ivory georgette; Miss Joan A\ ilson, saxe blue taffetas; Miss Shirley Medhurst, black sprigged muslin; Miss Marjorie Taaffe, ivory and gold embossed satin; Miss Marjorie Brian, powder blue floral chiffon; Miss Margaret Martin, lettuce green georgette; Miss Betty Coe, black taffetas; Miss Bunty Rayburn, lilac net over satin; Miss Hull, pastel georgette; Miss Moliic Goodwin, black taffetas; Miss Marjorie Cerutty, white georgette patterned in a fiold leaf design; Miss Gay Henderson, tangerine and white patterned organdie; Miss Jessie Dix. larkspur blue crepe; Miss Valerie Macindoc, navy blue taffetas; Miss Kathleen Buscke, Marina blue and silver brocaded satin; Miss Kay Spriggs, black cire taffetas: SOCIAL AT HAMILTON OPENING OF NEW ROOMS The ladies' committee of the Hamilton branch of the National Party held a social evening in the \\ inter Show Hall on Thursday night to celebrate the opening of rooms in Ward Street. There was insufficient accommodation in the new rooms, and the "\\ inter Show hall had to ho used. Elocutionary items given by Miss K. Seddon, dancing by Miss M. Scrimshaw and songs by Mrs. C. F. O'Connor, with Mrs. H. J. McMullin as accompanist, were much appreciated. The National Party candidate for the Hamilton seat, Mr. W. A. Grant, thanked tho ladies for the great work thev were doing. The president of the ladies' committee, Mrs. A. A. McLean, received the fue'sts. She was wearing a frock of lack cloque, and a white fur coat. Mrs. Grant was in bottle green French silk. The ladies responsible for the arrangements were: —Mrs. Colin Taylor, Mrs. R. B. Sea brook, Mrs. F. A. Lamb, Mrs. T. C. Eraser, Mrs. H. M. Hammond, Mrs. E. J. Mears, Mrs. D. Gate, Mrs. G. Totman, Mrs. E. Firth, Mrs. H. Franks, Mrs. F. C. Parlane, Mrs. A. G. Sanford, Mrs. R. M. Bullock and the members of the National Junior Committee coin prising:—Mrs. R. Watson (president). Miss E. Bennett, Miss V. Gann, Miss C. Uniaeke, Miss B. McCreedie, M iss 0. Howdon, Miss A. Howe, Miss P. Seccombe, Miss M. Robinson. Miss 31. Thompson, Miss M. Recce, Miss A. Ward, Miss E. House, Miss U. Worker.