IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 142, 6 September 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Sir Harold and Lady Beauchamp, of Weltugton, who have been staying at the Grand Hotel,, returned home by train last evening. At the Albert Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ibbertson, of Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. G. Goodwin, of Wellington, are staying at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McGowan, of Wellington, are at the Central Hotel. Miss D. Ewart, of Russell, who has been for a trip to the Islands, returned to New Zealand by the Tofua yesterday. She is at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Leithbridge, of Te Awamutu, are at the Grand Hotel. Among those at the Central Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. J. Holbern, of Palmerston North. At the Star Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. L. S. McClury, of Napier. Visitors from overseas staying at the Grand Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, of England. Guests at the Star Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. J. Prior, of New Plymouth. Mrs. and Miss Earnshaw, of Wellington, are among those staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pringle, from Sydney, are on a visit to New Zealand. They are at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. A. Blank, from Christchurch, are at the Grand Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Hope Gibbons and Miss Gibbons, of Wanganui, who returned from a trip to the Islands by the Tofua yesterday, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. Gibbons is an ex-Mayor of Wanganui. Miss F. Wilson, of Sydney, is at the Grand Hotel. Hr. and Mrs. C. Hay were passengers on the Ulimaroa, which arrived from Sydney this morning. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Chilwell, of Remuera, who have been spending a month in Sydney, returned to Auckland this morning by the Ulimaroa. • • . Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reyburn, of Pencarrow Avenue, returned home this morning by the Ulimaroa from Sydney. * * * Miss Isobei Smallbone has returned home from her motoring tour to Wellington and the southern cities. Mrs. Herbert Kissling, of St. Stephen’s Avenue, has left town for Rotorua, where he will spend a short holiday. Miss Robertson, of Market Road, Remuera, is at present staying in Wellington. Mrs. Arthur Roberton, of Remuera Road, has left town to spend a brief holiday in North Auckland. Mrs. G. W. Hutchison and her daughter, Meudail, are at present spending a holiday ajf Rotorua.

Miss Desmond is the guest of Miss Emery, Christclulrch. Miss Juanita Manhire, of Christchurch, is on an extended visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bloomfield, who have been staying at the Hotel Cargen, have returned to Waiuku. Colonel and Mrs. Noel Adams, who have been staying at the Hotel Cargen for a few days, have returned to Wharekawa. Mrs. E. Roberts and Miss E. Roberts, of Waihi, are spending a vacation in Birkenhead, and are the guests of Mrs. H. Reddington. The Misses Rita Cornaga and Moira Goldwater were visitors to Cambridge last week and attended the Waikato Hunt ball. Mrs. Hugh Morton, of Hamilton, is at present paying a visit to Auckland. Mrs. C. W. Harvey, of Hamilton, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. C. V. Francis in town. ... Miss Meg Kissling was a visitor to Cambridge for the Waikato Hunt ball, as also was Miss Audrey Bayly. • • • Mrs. F. Mackay, Mrs. Gorrie and Mrs. Burrett, of Auckland, attended the Hunt ball in Cambridge last week.

AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Ruby Olive, daughter of Mr. R. W. Brown, Kaikohe, to Mr. Charles Gray, of Rawene, and late of Whangarei.

A MUSICAL EVENING AT THE LYCEUM CLUB

Miss E. Kent presided over an open evening of the musical circle of the Lyceum Club, held in the club rooms last evening. The lounge was charmingly decorated with arum lilies and spring flowers and graceful branches of pussy willow and made a colourful setting for the various artists. Among those who contributed items were Mrs. Glimmer and Miss Hood, who gave piano solos; Miss G. Bagnall, Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. J. J. Sullivan and Mrs. Bilton, vocal items; Miss Tiarks, ’cello solo; and Mrs. Friedlander, violin solo.

PONSONBY W.C.T.U

The fortnightly meeting of the Ponsonby Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on Thursday when Mrs. Hayr presided over a good attendance. The Rev. Geo. Jackson gave a most interesting and inspiring address on “The Objects and Outlook of the Anti-Liquor Crusade.”

A CHARMING DANCE FOR THE YOUNGER SET

Mrs. Sidney Thorne George gave a delightful dance at her residence in Remuera Road last evening, for her daughters, Annette, Barbara and Alison. A large number of young folk were present, and were received by Mrs. George, who wore an attractively embroidered frock of black taffeta with gay touches of rose and blue. Miss Annette George wore a pretty frock of delphinium blue taffeta with an edging of silver lace. Miss Barbara George was wearing a frock of ivory crepe de chine with a dainty rose embossed design. Miss Alison George wore a white crepe de chine frock, with rows of cameo pink hemstitching and a trimming of narrow cameo pink ribbons. The large closed-in verandah, which was used for a ball-room, was brightly decorated with vivid Chinese lanterns, while after supper the gay streamers that were flung back and forth across the room added to the festive air. Bowls of yellow spring flowers were artistically arranged in the various sitting rooms, while the supper table was decorated with fragrant stock in tones of mauve and pink. Among the guests were the Misses Jean Horsley, Joyce Herdman, Alice Bailey, Peggy Upton, Kathleen Stokes, Rosemary Waller, Eileen McCormick, Rua Wintle, Lorna Reyburn, June Reid, Joan Ewen, Joan Fox, Hilary Biss, Pliyilis Biss, Barbara Stedman, Lois Mahon, Mary Vaile, Lois Cameron, Dorothy Dawson, Jean Ormiston, June Frater, Mary Upton, Helen Sommervil'te, Leslie Jackson, Irene Isaacs, Mary Williams, Margaret Lee, and Joy Moody.

AN EVENING WEDDING

MAY—PARKER A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mark’s Church, Ohaeawai, last week, when Lucy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. May, was married to Hugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Paf-ker, of Whangarei. The Rev. Mr. Connelly officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a charmingly pretty gown of cornflower blue georgette with silver trimming, and a becoming hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and carnations.

The bridesmaid, Miss Grace Morpeth, niece of the bride, was prettily frocked in salmon pink crepe de chine with hat to match, and carried a dainty bouquet. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Percy Keay, of St. Heliers Bay. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride and was well filled with relatives and friends of both the bride and the bridegroom. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. May entertained the guests at their residence, where a most enjoyable evening was spent. The happy couple left by car on the first stage of their honeymoon, carrying the best wishes of all. The bride’s going away toilette consisted of a tailored frock of chocolate brown cloth, with a close-fitting hat to match, and a handsome velour coat with fur.

WHANGAREI PARTIES

A BRIDGE EVENING At the Ritz, on Tuesday evening, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Brabazon entertained a large party at bridge, no less than 27 tables being engaged. The large room was beautifully arranged, being gay with spring flowers. Supper was served during an interval in the play. The hostesses received their guests at the door of the bridge room, handing each guest a very dainty scoring card, and after the usual interval for conversation and to allow those present to locate their tables and playing partners, Mr. Brabazon announced the order of play, which then commenced. The prizes went to Mrs. J. G. Harrison, Marua, Mr. Letsford, Mrs. Harington and Mr. Gurr, and those for the girls’ tables went to Miss Jack and Miss Pettit, an enjoyable evening concluding soon after midnight. HOUSE WARMING A most enjoyable house warming surprise party eventuated on Thursday evening, when friends invaded Mr. A. Lindesay’s newly-built residence in Oraoga Road. The time was spent in bridge, there being five tables in play, and at the. conclusion a supper was served. Prizes went to Miss Hollway, Mr. J. Mackie, Mrs. F. Wilson and Mr. J. Woolley. BRIDGE EVENINGS Although not so many tables as usual were engaged at the monthly open night at the Whangarei Women’s Club, on Friday, those present had a good time. Prizes went to Mrs. Delamore and Mr. W. H. Millington. The usual dainty supper was served at the conclusion of play. On Friday evening a very enjoyable “500” evening was held at the residence of Mrs. C. V. Stringer, Mill Road. The guest of the evening was Mrs. L. N. Lower, formerly resident in Whangarei, but now of Wanganui. Four tables were engaged, the prizes going to Mrs. R. T. Gibson and Mr. J. T. Collins.

PLAY TO BE STAG-ED BY WHANGAREI WOMEN’S CLUB As a result of the successful dramatic evening held reecntly at the Whangarei Women’s Club, when the fine four-act comedy by Herbert Henry Davies, “Mrs. Gorringe’s Necklace,” was read, Mrs. A. D. Jack and Miss Brough-ton-Carr have, by special request, arranged to stage the play in aid of the Y.M.C.A. building fund on September 15. “Mrs. Gorringe’s Necklace” is a capital play, telling brightly and with many touches of humour an interesting and at times exciting story. The characters act consistently and are wholly natural, the interest being well sustained from the opening act to the thrilling denouement. STUDENTS ENTERTAINED Several Training College students on vacation in Whangarei were entertained by friends on Wednesday evening at a party held in the Friendly Societies’ Hall. About thirty were presen i, and a most enjoyable time was spent in dancing, music and games. The gathering broke up with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” well after midnight.

TAKAPUNA BOATING CLUB

SOCIAL AND DANCE A very pleasant little function took place at the clubhouse, Bayswater, on Saturday evening, when the flag officers and committee of the Takapuna Boating Club entertained the Ladies’ Committee at an informal social and dance. During an interval between dances Mrs. P. G. Easson, wife of the commodore, took the opportunity, on behalf of the Ladies’ Committee, in presenting Mrs. J. Inkster with a beautiful brass fruit bowl of Eastern design. Mrs. Easson, in making the presentation, referred to Mrs. Inkster’s many high qualities and sterling service in the club’s interests. As the club’s “Coffee Queen” she reigned supreme, and it was the heartfelt wish of all present that she might long be spared to the community to continue her influence on its behalf. Mrs. Inkster charmingly replied and the presentation was honoured musically with the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”

A PRESENTATION A very pleasing function took place on Saturday evening at the Convent School Hall, Huntly, when Mrs. Lovell, who is leaving fo.r Auckland with her family, was presented with a silver tea service and tray by her many friends in and around the district. The Rev. Father Curley made the presentation and Mr. H. S. McDonald replied on behalf of Mrs. Lovell. In matters pertaining to the welfare of the Church of St. Anthony’s, the guest of the evening was ever a keen worker, and in social matters particularly will be much missed.

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