People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19127, 23 September 1936, Page 10

People and Parties

Mr. and Mm. H. D. Chrisp, Harris street, have left on a holiday visit to Auckland.

Mrs. Murdo McDonald and Miss U Corlett, Kanakanaia, were the week end guests of Mrs. H. G. Wellbournc. Kelvin road.

Mrs. (!. Vincent, Carterton, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. F. Feirwick, Russell street, returned to her home on Monday. Mrs. C. Pearse is the guest of Mrs. J. Bellerby, Waerenga-o-kuri. Mrs. McKinnon is at present the guest of her niece, Mrs. H. P. Jlatnil ton, Upper Stout street. Mrs. Sydney Thorne George, who lias been the guest, of her daughter, Mrs. \V. D. Barker. Fouawa, has returned to Auckland. The Misses B. and M. Bradley left on Monday on a holiday visit to Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Burland were the .weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Falk ner, Rere. Miss G. Wheeler, Clifford street, who has been visiting Wellington, returned to Gisborne to-day. Mrs. C: Graham, Waimata Valley, who has been the guest of Mrs. V. S. Gaulton, is now staving with her mother, Mrs. H. Telford*, Te Karnka.

Mrs. .Steggall. Hangaroa, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. If, A. Angell, Clifford street.

Mrs. R Morris. Te Puiii. who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mi*. M. B. Marnier, Riverside road, is returning to the Coast to-morrow accompanied 'by her mother, who will be her guest. Dr. Elizabeth Platts-Mills and her daughter, Dr. Ada Platts, are leaving England this month by the Port Wyndham for Wellington. Miss B. Egerton, Auckland, who has been visiting her sister, % Mrs. Claud 11. Williams, is spending a few days as the guest of Mrs. 11. C. Parker, Hangaroa. Miss P. Pitt, who is teaching at Te Hnroro, Hawke's Bay, left Gisborne on Sunday morning for the south. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stock, Domett street, will be the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cotterill, Ruatoria.

Miss. Mary Barry, Ormond road, left to-day for Opotiki, where she will take up a new position. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Carroll, Wairoa, were visitors to Gisborne last week-end.

Mrs. T. Corson, Riverside road, is the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Corson, Auckland.

' Mrs. G. B. Oman is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Oman, Whatatutu. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Melldowie and family, Totangi, spent the week-end at their Wainui Beach residence. Miss Lorimer Perry, Remuera, Auckland* is the guest of her aunt, "Mrs. Stanley Muir, Clifford street. Dr. Helen Deem, who has 'been staying with her parents, Professor and Mrs. Easterfield, left Nelson last week far Hamilton, where she will make her home. Dr. Deem is taking up the position of health officer for the Waikato district, and' as such will be specially concerned with the health ot the Maori women and children.

Mrs. Charles Perry, accompanied by Canon Perry and family, will leave Ghristchureh for Wellington on October 12, en route to Sydney, where they will make their home*.

On her sixth visit to New Zealand Miss Kate Gardiner, a well-known English alpinist, will arrive at Wellington early in the coming summer. Miss Gardiner was last in the Dominion in 1933, her first visit having been in 1927. When she was last in Christchurch she stated that she found the climbing here more difficult than in other mountain regions known to her, such as the Canadian Rockies and parts of Europe, but that the New Zealand mountains held a particular attraction for her. Engagement An engagement is announced between Colin Frederic, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Benson, of Ormond, and Jocelyn Geraldinc, youngest daughter ol Mr. T. F. Crawford and the late Mrs. Crawford, of Ormond road, Gisborne. Princess Margaret Rose's Birthday Princess Margaret Rose gave a party in London on August 21 in honour ol her sixth birthday. She presided at the tea table under the watchful eye and expert guidance of Princess Elizabeth, who nowadays is quite an authority on party manners. The children of Hon. David and Mrs. Bowes-Lyon and of Vice-Admiral W. S. and Lady Rose Leveson Gower were among the guests. Mr. BowesLyon and Lady Rose Leveson Gower are brother and sister to the Princess' mother, the Duchess of York. At the end of the party each guest received a souvenir from Princess Margaret Rose. A huge slice of birthday cake was kept for distribution to hospitals, the Princesses assisting in tying up the dainty parcels. Ladies' Golf Notes

Yesterday afternoon the lady members of the Poverty Bay Golf Club look part in a Canadian foursome match played on the Awnpuni links under ideal conditions. The winners were Mrs. D. E. Chrisp and Mrs. W. D. Morlcy, 87 — 13—73. Misses P. Burke and Faram, with a net score of 7(5, were runners up. Races at Avondale

A foretaste of spring was felt at the opening day of the Avondale Jockey ("iu!.'s spring meeting on Saturday, and as a result heavy winter apparel gave way to lighter-weight tweed suits and trim ensembles. A noticeable feature of the flocking was the. vogue for the three-quarter length swing-back coats in large checks or plaids, worn) in most cases with blouses, jumpers and accessories in the predominating shade. The hats were generally of felt or velour, and were wonderfully varied in shape, the turban, the new* bowler and the halo all being equally popular.

Luncheon Party Yesterday Mrs. Eric Stewart invited a number of her .friends from I own and the surrounding district to a

charmingly-arranged luncheon party ai her borne at Hangaroa.

The drawing-room was beautifully decorated with bowls of daffodils flowering currant and flowering peach A delicious buffet luncheon was served, the-table being enhanced with a bowl of vellow violas.

After luncheon the guests were entertained 'at bridge and mah-jong, card tables being set out in the drawiigrooai and den.

Mrs. Stewart welcomed Tier guests wearing a smart tailored frock of navy blue georgette trimmed with crystal buttons.

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Farewell Afternoon Airs. V. E. Sanders, who is leaving shortly to reside in Napier, was the <mest of honour a't a delightful informal farewell afternoon given by Mrs. .1. S. Strawbridge at her home in Clifford street yesterday afternoon.

The guests were entertained with afternoon tea and social chat in 'the drawing-room, the room being artistically decorated witn bowls of Iceland poppies, primroses and lilies. Mrs. Strawbridge was wearing n smart frock of navy blue spotted crepe, trimmed with pink velvet flowers. The guest of honour chose a black marocain frock, worn 'with a navy furtrimmed coat and a fawn felt hat. Farewell Afternoon Mrs. V. K. Sanders, who is leaving shortly to reside in Napier, was the guest of honour at- a jolly informal afternoon given on Monday by Mrs. Fred Kennedy, at her home in ttutene road. A happy time was passed with social chat, affording the guests an opportunity to say a few words of farewell to the guest of honour. Beautiful bowls of Iceland poppies and freesins were used for the, decoration of the lounge, whore the visitors were entertained, and .during' the afternoon a delicious tea was served. Mrs. Kennedy welcomed her friends wearing a becoming jumper suit of green eivpe-dc-chine. Mrs. Sanders chose a smart beige tweed tailored suit, worn with a. brown hat.

3-isborne Bowling Club Party

The final of the Gisborne Bowling Club's series of card evenings took place in the club's pavilion last Thursday night, when 68 bridge and 35 five-hundred enthusiasts were present. Tt was a most enjoyable evening, and the successful players were: Bridge, top scorers.—Miss J. Robertson and Mr. H. Gilmer. Bridge, bottom scorers. —Mrs. H. F. Forster and Mr. A. Stoneham. Five-hundred. —Miss Craig n:::i Mr. W. Hall. Hidden numbers.—Miss Joblin and Mr. Kay. Prizes were presented by the president, Mr. G. Henderson, and he also proposed a vote of thanks to the hostesses, Mesdames. E. R. Beckett, F. Williams and J. S. Waite.

A delicious supper was served at the conclusion of the games, the tables being nicely decorated with spring flowers. Man-Jong Party

On Saturday night Miss Lorraine Bain was hostess at a delightful party at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Ormond, where the guests were entertained at mah-jong. Tables were arranged in the drawingroom and dining-room,"which was cozy with huge log fires, and artistically decorated with a wealth of spring flowers. Bowls of golden kowhai, daffodils and Iceland: poppies were chosen for the adornment of the drawing-room, while bowls of blossom in pastel shades of mauve and pink were used with artistic effect for the decoration of the diningroom. The supper table in the diningroom was enhanced with a bowl of brilliantly lined tulips and anemones. Mrs. Bain, welcomed' her daughter's guests wearing a becoming frock ol dove grey wool georgette. Miss Bain chose a graceful frock ol black chiffon, cut on 'simple lines and worn with a matching three-quarter lengthi coatee. Mrs. Ormond wore a becoming frock of black crepe marocain, and a black velvet bridge coat trimmed with fur. Among the guests were Mesdames A. J. Cox," W. Hamilton Irvine, A. SMuir, A. J. Stock, P. A. Pettit, H. 11. Smith, H. E. Harris, A. M. Welham, H. D. Chrisp, R. E. Gambrill, E. Stewart, A. Mossman, T. A. N. Corson and D. B. Barry, Dr. El. Haycock, Misses P. Crawford, \l. Irvine, -G. Smith, S. Chrisp, P.. Wauchop, J. Maude and V. Cox. Twenty-First .Birthday Celebration On Monday night Mr. and J.lv&. H. F. Forster gave a delightful party at Le Grand Cafe to celebrate the coming-of-tige of their only son,' Mr. Jim Forster, 10G guests being entertained at 'dancing, bridge, pmgpong and musical items. Mr. A. Pilkington's orchestra provided the dance music, while enjoyable extras were contributed by Messrs. Stuart Skeet and Bruce Chrisp*. During intervals Monte Carlo waltzes and spotlight dances added to the enjoyment of the programme, the' winners receiving suitable gifts. The ladies' bridge.- prize was won by Mrs. R. .1. Clark, while the gentlemen's prize went to Mr. h. Anderson. Other prizes were annexed by Mrs. F. IT. Lawton and Mr. Fred Tolerton. - • The supper table decorations werr attractively carried out in pink and green, while pride of place was given to a handsome birthday cake decorated in the same colours. The speeches opened with a toast to the King, proposed by Mr. H. F. Forster. Mr. W. M. Jenkins congratu lated the guest pf honour on attaining his majority and proposed his health, which was enthusiastically honoured. Mr. Jim Forster suitably responded, and then proposed a. toast to absent frienof and relations, which he drank alone. Mrs. Forster made a happy little speech and presented her son with a key. Mr. D. Heberton proposed the health of the host and hostess, to which Mr. Forster suitably responded. Mr. J. E. Mercer gave a charmingly rendered song, and Miss Dorothy M'orlce and Mr. Leo Morrow delighted those present with an instrumental number. Mrs. Forster received the guests wearing a graceful frock of black silk velvet, cut on simple lines.

Women's Division of the Fanners' Union

The monthly meeting of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Uiiion was held in Messrs. Petties' lounge on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Theo Field presided, and in opening the meeting she appealed to the members to co-operate with her in making the division a success. She stated that good attendance was the foundation of successful meetings, and it a'lso gave encouragement to the lecturers, who so generously gave, their valuable time to speak at the meetings. Mi's. A. B. Qreig was appointed secretary, pro tern, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. A. V. Parker.

An interesting feature of the afternoon was a lecture on first aid, which proved most instructive and was followed with close, ■attention. Miss Nelson, a. visitor from Central Otago, gave a short talk on the work and activity of the Women's Division in her district.

Mrs.. Morrison read a report on the ■excellent work being done by the division nurse housekeepers, there being three at present placed in the Poverty Bay district. As this scheme and its benefits become better known, more interest would be taken by country membera.

Mrs. Field announced that the Dominion president, Mrs. C. C. Jack-son, and the yicc-president, Mrs. 0. K. Wilson, will bo visiting this district shortly. A vote of thanks to the' speakers was proposed, and the meeting closed. Repertory Society's Three One-Act Plays The final of a series of one-act plays presented by the Gisborne Repertory Society was held in the City Hall on Monday night. The first play, "The Leading Lady," produced by Mrs. W. Kohn, was greatly enjoved, the players being Mrs. Kohn, Mr. Mills and Mr. R. McNicol. Miss L. Godfrey presented "The Chimney Corner," which was much appreciated. The following cast was chosen: Misses M. Kenny, B. Millard, D. Adams and Godfrey. A farce, "The Rehearsal," produced by Miss Cora Oman, provided much amusement, the following players taking pari: Mrs. W. A. Rowie, Misses Sheila Porteous and Hilda Curnniings, Messrs. Godfrey Tiffen and Tom Scott. Bachelors' Ball at Rere On Saturday night a number of visitors from Gisborne and the surrounding district visited Rere for the annual Bachelor's Ball, which proved an outstanding success. The hall, which was prettily decorated with gaily coloured streamers and greenery, was filled to capacity. Mrs. Thompson's orchestra provided the dance music, and Mt-s. C. M. Falkner played enjoyable extras. During the evening a delicious supper, under the direction of Mrs. Helean, was served from tables prettily decorated with bowls of flowering shrubs. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Falkner, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Falkner, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Burland, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blathwayt. Mr. and -Mrs. J. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Roberts. Misses T. Bennett, T. Gardner, J. Blair, J. and J. Scott, S. Porteous, M. Hamilton, M. Smith, C, Dymock, H. Lane, B. Bobson, N. Broadhurst, E. Barker, S. Barton, B. Kemp, J. Thomas, Y. and L. Harris and P. Semmens.

Messrs. R., 11. and B. Kemp, R. Reynolds, R. Black, G. Gregory, J. Gardner, J. Beckett, S. Porter, if. Biddies, J. Willock, J. Dymock, J. Gardner, N. Bennett. C. Trafford. B. Fitzgerald, P. Murphv. E. Bidwell, R. Dobson, J. Gemmell. Redstone (2), Rogers (2), R, Evans, Thomson. Baty (2) Semmens (2), Tahi, Johnston. Rata hi, and W. Arthur.

Waimata Bachelors' Ball The Waimata Hall was the scene of a very jolly and successful dance on Saturday night, the occasion being the Waimata Bachelors' Ball. The hall was gaily decorated with native greenery, conspicuous amongst which were beautiful sprays of puriri blossom. In the supper room, where a delicious supper was served, the tables were tastefully decorated with bowls of wattle blooms.

The dance music was supplied by Mi'. Wi'eford Wade's orchestra, and enjoyable extras were played by ( Miss G. Gooch, piano, and Mr. D. Batcheldor, piano accordion. The duties of M.C. were efficiently carried out by the chairman of the committee, Mr. J. Rogers, whilst a strong working committee under the direction of Messrs. W. Newman and P. Crawford was responsible for the very successful organisation of the function. The bachelors had carried out all the preparations for the ball, including the artistic decorations, and managed the whole function most admirably without any assistance from the ladies. As dancing partners for their hosts and friends and free from any of their usual ditties in the supper-room, the ladies spent, a delightful evening. The dance was a great success, and the promoters are to be heartily congratulated on the pleasing result ot their efforts. A popular item, the Monte Carlo waltz, was won by Mrs. J. Gillgren and Mr. N. Burch. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. V. Greaves, Mr. and Mrs. P. Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. T. Reichenbach, Mr. and Mrs. Kippenberger, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cook: Mesdames J. C. Mazengarb and J. Gillgren. Mistscs J. Hope. B. Breingan, J. Cook, J. Gillgren, P. Candy, .Si Mannsell, E. Rogers. M. and P. Jones, E. Bryson, L. and M. Haisnran, G. Gooch, I. Walsh, P. McKinley, M. Greaves, C. Quinn and N. McKay; Messrs. R. Nickerson.'D. and B. Mtillooly, B. Davidson, S. Jackson, A. Barrow, I. Young, F. Coventry, M. Crawford, D. Hamilton, G. Stanbridge, G. Brown, E. Haisman, M. McLornon, L. Henderson, K. and D." Batoheldor, B. Fodder, .1. Reichenbach, J. O'Meara, H. Wade, R. McKay, W. Varley and B. Marine.

Women’s Club Spring Flower Show The gardening circle of the Gisborne Women’s Club held a most enjoyable and successful spring flower show af the club on Friday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of members and visitors. * The lounge was beautifully decorated with a wealth of exquisite blooms, which Included bowls of cyclamen, lilac, lacheIndia., daffodils, polyanthus, primroses, violets and ranunculi. The entries in the various" classes were large and of an exceptionally high standard. Two exhibits which were outstanding, and greatly admired, were a collection ol pansies and violas grown by Mrs. 11. Hepburn, and a display of polyanthus from Mrs. E. R. Perry’s garden. A display of flowering shrubs was the centre of much admiration, the varieties exhibited being golden broom, rhododendrons, peach, Australian mint and May. During an interlude several musical items were arranged for the entertainment of the guests. The decorative competition, a howl of spring flowers, was judged by Mesdames ,1. S. Faulds and E. Woodrow,

who made the following awards :—-Mrs. E. 11. Perry, 1; Mrs. R. Hepburn, 2; Mrs. A. Ingrain, 3. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the following hostesses:—Mesdames C. IL Seymour. F. R. Hill, J. Webb, Poster, D. McKeague, H. Holmes, and A. Ingram. Among the exhibitors were Mesdames G. 11. Seymour, J. Webb. 1). McKeague, K. 11. Perry, il. Hepburn, 11. Holmes. P. R, Hill, E. T. Doddrell, and A. Ingram. Coming-of-age Dance The Orange Hall, Cobden street, was the scene, of great festivity last Friday evening, when Mr. and Mrs. Vj. Bai invited' a number of friends to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter, .Miss Hazel Bai.

The hall was gay with coloured streamers, while the supper tables were beautifully decorated with japbnica and greenery." Pride of place was given to a beautifully iced cake.

During supper, (lie usual toasts wore honoured, Miss Bai being handed a gulden key. Mrs. Bai received her guests wearing brown and beige inarocain. Miss Hazel Bai looked very charming in an evening frock of midnight blue taffeta and silver sequins. Miss Una Bai wore a black taffeta evening frock. During the evening the gifts were unwrapped, -Miss Bai receiving many beautiful presents from her friends. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr. (!. Lannigan, and a very enjoyable evening was spent dancing to music played by Mrs. Menzies. Among'the guests were Mr. and Mrs. West. Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A, Bound, Mr. and Mrs. K. Linden. Mr. and Mrs. E. Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. 1?. Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. 0. Kirk, Mrs. Mcßoyd, .Mrs. 'I Nicholas, Mrs. Morley, Mr. and -Mrs. T. Bai. Misses S. Main. H. Graham, M. Boyliss, ,T, Boukl, O. McKenzie, G. and L Taylor, B. imd B. Clayton, L. and 11. Holt, C. and M. Quinn, L. Louglier, M Grepn, M. Gardner. A. Brown-Bay-iiss. T. McDonald, J. Warren. W. and F. Normanton, E. Lister. V. and D. Hume. ~ T Messrs E. Perrolt. E. Burton, J. Conelos, B. Zame, B. Nicol, T. and J. Bolger, N. Riordan, C. Perston, L. Clayton. J. Milligan, A. Poole R. Heffer.' P. Kearns. H. De'Vonr, A. and 1. Normanton. H. Warren J. and h ■ Webber. D. Samson, G. Baylisa, A. Gardner. J. Prince. V. Neil, V., ».. and L. Bai, D. McKenzie, T. Stevens. C Duff and N. Bai (Putaruru), J. Oa.les fAuckland), M. Vickcvs, M. Varlev. H. IToldsworth. Taylor. N. Anderson, P. Miller. W Pickett W Bai, 0. Gregory, J. McFadycn, and Wainei. Twenty-first Birthday Party Poho-o-Bawiri Hall was the scene of a gay and festive party last Saturday night when Captain and Mrs. \\. • Pitt invited a number of their friends to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of their only daughter, Miss Margaret Alexandria Huinga (Peggy) Pitt The meeting-house was divided into two sections, the far portion being used as a reception hall, where Mr. and Mrs. Pitt and Miss Pitt received their guests. Greenery was used to form the partition which, together with the artistic colouring of the meeting-house, blended into a pleasing harmonious whole. The siage was arranged as a lounge with easy chairs and chesterfields, and the recesses were made comfortable with sofas and chairs.

Dancing was the main form of entertainment, a number of musical items forming pleasant interludes. Mrs. Meu/.ios supplied the dance music, and enjoyable extras were contributed by Mrs. G. M. Olidsp, Miss Lena Burn, Messrs. Kani To Ua and Wi Pore Amaru. Mr. W. E. Bullivant acted as M.C.

A delicious poultry supper was served in the dining-hall, the colour scheme being pink to harmonise with a handsome birthday cake. The tables had been artistically arranged by Mesdames L. Lade and J, Oman, flat bowls of pink hyanciuths intermingled with smilax and asparagus fern being the main decorations. A number of brass candlesticks and pink 'candles added to a delightful setting. A toast to the King was drunk with musical honours. The health of the guest of honour 'was proposed 'by Mr. A. T. Carroll, Wairoa, and the health of her parents by Mr. Sam Hei, To Kaha. Other speakers were the Rov. K. Hadfield, Mr. J. lloldsworth, and Mr. 11. Cunningham. The many beautiful presents displayed on a special table testified to the popularity of the young lady. Miss Peggy Pitt looked charming in a frock of flame chiffon,'trimmed with applique, and gold and silver lame. She wore a gold wristlet watch, the gift of her parents, and a three-stone diamond ring given by her grand aunt, Mrs. Heni Tipuna. Her pearl necklace with a diamond clasp was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Carroll, Wairoa. A posy of golden primroses completed a charming toilette. Mrs. Pitt was dressed in black ring velvet.

Mrs. J. Oman, cousin of the guest of honour, was wearing plum-coloured flat crepe, trimmed with gold lame, and Miss Moo Porter chose a cocktail suit of black crinkled charmeuse.

Those present- included Mesdames Glanville, A. T. Carroll (Wairoa), Alexander, Bullivant. Chrisp, Campbell.. 'Ea.de, Hadfield, E. Keiha, R, Halbert, Mackie, McGhee, Oman,' Pettit, Tureia, Tamiliana, Tc TJa, Shone, Shields, Rangiuia, Kcefe, Hcni Tipuna, .Mackie and P. Nathan (Wairoa) Misses Martin, B. Williams, M. Shone, M. Parker, W. Paltridge, J. Brown. E. Dovle, Ti. Rum, M. Pohatu. M. Gunn, T. and T. Reid, M. Tautan. E. McGhee, M. Mitchell (Wellington), Alexander, R, White, M. Moeau. and M. Porter. Messrs. A. T. Carroll (Wairoa), J. Holdsworth (Pnlia), J, Oman, M. Pettit, V V. P. Tamiliana, K. Te TJa, P. McGhee, R, Keiha, R. Halbert, P. Milncr, J. Mackie, E. Glanville, L. Eade, W. Bullivant, J. Campbell, G. Chrisp, W. Alexander, D. Coates, S. Hei (Te Ka.hu), S. Swan, J. Garvey. G. Brown, It. Romano., T. Halbert, g. Moeau, T. Pohatu, S. Nepia, R. Morgan, F. Martin, R. Wiley, H. Cunningham, T. Kohere, W. P. Amaru (Tolaga Bay), B. Smith, J. Bennett (Hastings), W. Rangii, Wi Hauwnho (Tokomaru Bay), J. King, W. Carroll. Rangiuia, P. Tureia, K. Hadfield, IT. Hei (Te Kaha), 0. Parsons. A. Horsfr.ll, R. Pomare, 0. Porter and Dr. Dovi. Dancing Class Demonstration and Break-up Function On Saturday afternoon the City Hall was the scene' of a delightful function when the pupils of the Florence Packo School of Artistic Physical Development, under the management of Mrs. Peter deLautour, gave a, demonstration of Grecian exercises, and operatic and tap dancing. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the ceiling bcingi lnTng with coloured streamers, and the stage decorated with clumps of blossom in delicate

shades of pink, and feathery greenery. Mrs. Packe received the guests wearing a iloral flat crepe frock worn with a bhicu straw hat. trimmed with touches of red and white, and a black velour coat finished with.a wide fur collar. Mrs. deLautour chose a graceful frock of magnolia angel-skin lace cut on slender lines, with long tight sleeves. Miss Joan-Pack chose a becoming frock of azure blue flat crepe finished with a wreath of white flowers round the neck. The programme opened with four numbers charmingly performed by the tiny tots, exercises, "Dickory, Dickory, Dock," class solo, and polka and twostep. The senior pupils presented Russian Mazurka, followed by Grecian exercises and arm movements, the solo work being gracefully performed by M.ss Janet Oakden. A Hungarian bell dance was performed by Miss Valerie Nathan, while ''Two Little Snowdrops" was danced by Misses Silvia Lridge and Janet Bellerby. A Welsh dance by Misses J. Frayling and A. Jex-Blake was followed by a tap dance cleverly presented by Miss Bunty Wellbourne. An operatice solo was given by Miss Juliet Roger, and a dance duo, "In Arcadia,'' was performed by Misses Pat and Janet Oakden. Misses Bar arr Davis and Barbara Langlands danced an Irish lilt. "Harlequin and Columbine" was delightfully presented by Mis?es M Pyatt and Bunty Wellbourne. A class solo, polka dance, by the junior pupils was followed by a Nor woginn dance by the seniors. "Play time" in mime was cleverly performed Sv Misses Barbara Langlands, Jocelyn Chrisp, Parbara Davis and Valerie Nathan. A graceful solo dance by Miss Diane Everett was followed by an Irish lilt by the senior pupils. A soft shoo tap dance was presented by Miss Shirley and Master Trevor Bright, followed bv a graceful operatic solo by Miss Betty Bowen. A delightful programme was brought to a close with a bright ballot ensemble by the senior'pupils. Mrs. deLautour thanked all those who had assisted her during the day, and took the opportunity to bid farewell to Mrs. Grcvis Winter, who had been her pianist for six years, and who would be leaving the district shortly. She was asked to accept a tangible token of love and esteem from the. dancing class, in the form of a handsome handbag presented hv Miss Bunty Wellbourne, and a bouquet presented by Miss Valerie Nathan.

Mrs. deLautour was the recipient oi u beautiful bouquet from the pupils, presented by Miss Barbara Spence, A delicious afternoon tea was served upstairs, the tables being prettily decorated with bowls of Iceland poppies and blue bells artistically arranged by Misses E. Da-vies,. R. Scott and L. Hutchinson. Dance music was supplied by Mrs. Ore vis Winter and Mr. Allott, while enjoyable extras were contributed by Mrs. Stevenson and Misses Ray Wnuchop and Grace Smith. After afternoon tea the lloor was cleared for dancing,' which was enjoyed by both pupils and guests. Among those who willingly assisted during the afternoon were Mesdames T. Terry, L. Balfour, R, G. Fitzgerald, Pval't, S. von Rein. Lawrence, W. Stevenson, and 0. Willock; Misses M. Poster, C. Blackburn, M. Walton, B. Coleman, E. Skeef, J. Packe, B. Sharpies and P. deLautour.

The pupils' present included J. Bellerbv, S. and H. Bridge, J. and R. Wat son,' D. Wise, I). Everett, E, Hall, P. Williams, T. and J. Smith, B. Miller, E. Gibson, A. Pilgrim, B. Spence, J. Fray<iwr, A. and J. Jex-Blake, B. Davis, B. Langlands, J. Black. P. Wells, E. Revell. V. Nathan, P. and D. Winter, M. Pyatt, J. Roger, B. Wellbourne, S. Bright, J. Chrisp, S. Field, M. Clacher, P. and J. Oakden, P. Monckton, D. Humphreys. ",. Powen, A. Burnard, M. and J. Kelts. S. Knowles, S. Gascoyne, and J. Miller. Among the adults present were Mr and Mrs. R. deLautour (Wairoa), Mr. and Mrs. I. C, Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jock

Graham, Mi', and Mrs. IT. E, Bright,) Mi', and Mrs. M. B. Mander, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. P. fc>. Bowen. Mr. and .Mrs. A E. Pvatt,- Mr. and Mrs. R. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. W. Oakden, Mr. and Mrs. 11. G. Wellbourne, Mr. and Mrs. T. Terry, Mr. and Mrs. U. Winter, Mr. and Mrs. G. Kells, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kells, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bellerhy, Mr. and Mrs. P. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. J, Pilgrim, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Spenco. I Mesdnmes C. D. Bennett, M. R. ! Bloomfield, Dean Pitt, A. W. Murray, W. E. Goffe, W. 11. Chrisp. H. P. Barron (Tolaga Hay), W. R. barker, G. W. Humphreys, M. Brownlie, Agnew Brown, F. E. Humphreys, Armstrong, W. J. Langlands, H. H. Smith, P. A. Pett.it, G. McDonald. Glare. E. M. Monckton, C. 11. Wells, J. S. Wauchop, : A. Langridge,. W. 11. Smith, A. T. Smith, 11. P. Hamilton, A. S. Winter, W. Stevenson, G- W. Willock, W. J. Mclldowie, L. Balfour, J. Blair, J. Bel- ; lerbv. 1. J. Quigley, J. Miller, R. Wat- j son.' C. Gray, L. Jex-Blake, W. D. i Lysnar, K. M. Palgrave, T. A. N. Cor- ! son. J. G. Field, J. W. Blathwayt, Read, j M. Gordon. Hunt, P. W. Mossnian, .1. ! Lines, A. Whitehead. M. McDonald, K. j W. Bull, IP P. Kay, S. von Pein, 11. j Kemvay, G. Langilands, T. W. G. j Tombleson (Nuhaka), IT. P. Chrisp, M. J MeKinnon, Gibson, Frayling, G. A. ] Rcvell, Roaer, Clacher, Gaseoyne, and Drs. Thro Hall and Isobel Wise. Misses H. Nolan, P. deLautour, Free- ' man, B. Murray. L. Hutchinson, L. Gray, E. Davies, G. Corlett, I. Hunt, (.!. • Austin, M. Foster, G. Smith, B. Wauchop, N. and J. Bowen, M. Blair, M. Foster, C. Blackburn, M. Walton, B. Coleman, E. Skeet, 1!. Sharpies, A. Slight, M. and D. Hansen, P. Reed. ,1. McLernon, B. Quigley, Gordon, A. Muir, Craddock, and M. Hamilton. Messrs. P. deLautour and Lawson Field. Unusual Riviera Party Elsa Maxwell, New York originator of unique parties, played hostess on Antibes Beach, France, on the night of August 13 at a "Communist barbecue" in honour of Grace Moore, the singer. Hundreds of social celebrities clambered into row boats, which took the place of limousines, and paddled to the shore to be greeted by their hostess, who was clad in a voluminous white smock and wore an admiral's cocked hat. Michael Aden, author, was head waiter. Pink champagne was poured by the head bartender, Prince .lean Louis Faueigny Lueingo. Noel Coward and Miss Maxwell entertained the company with double piano selections, and Beatrice Lillie sang her newest songs. Miss Moore sang a few numbers. Entertainment reached a climax when Anton Dolin donned a phosphorescent costume and danced on » rope ladder extended between the yachts of Mrs. Reginald Followos— the world's best dressed woman—and Raymond Paternostrc, a famous French publisher and former Cabinet Minister. Dolin ended his dance with a high dive into the sea. Included among the guests were Lady Mondl, wearing . her famous pearls, -Miss Maxine Elliot, Leon Bailby, a noted publisher, and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Paraviciui, who were honeymooning on the Riviera. At 3 a.m. the guests climbed back into their rowboats and returned to their yachts and Riviera villas. The guests dined on roast chicken. It was a "Communist party" because the champagne was pink.