BRIGHT DANCE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 329, 14 April 1928, Page 18

BRIGHT DANCE

CHAIRMAN OF CH RI ST’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ j ASSN. GIVES PARTY j ; i ROSES IN ROOF-GARDEN The roof garden of Yorkshire House, in Shortland Street, was a gailydecked place last evening, when Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Moore gave a dance party at their flat, taking the form of a reunion of Christ’s College Old Boys. Roses were massed in charming profusion, and palms and ferns made a gracious background of dark green foliage against which the vivid colour of a maze of streamers and balloons and the more delicate nuances of the guests’ frocks were thrown into effective relief. The supper-room was decorated with black and white, the. Christ’s College colours. Airs. Moore, who received the guests, wore an attractive gown of silver lace mounted on silver tissue, and on one shoulder she had a periwinkle blue flower posy. Among the guests were: Mrs. Gillespie, who wore a frock of apple-green georgette. Airs. R. J. King, in a black georgette and lace frock with scarlet posy. Airs N. Gibson, silver perlette frock with cherry red velvet trimming. Airs. W. T. Wilkins, in a prettilybeaded frock of geranium rose chiffon. Airs. Davidson, wearing a frock of pearl grey georgette with silver beading. Airs. Oliver, sequined frock of black chiffon girdled with rhinestones. Aliss W. Averill, beaded frock of pastel Aliss Crum, sequined frock of larkspur blue georgette. Aliss E. Craig, frock of rose-pink tissue. Aliss Clarkson, petalled frock of black taffeta. Aliss Roberts, frock of georgette and silver lace. Aliss Bewes, Lisbon blue georgette with silver beading.

SAVE RENOVATION COSTS! SIMPLE IDEAS FOR FRUSTRATING BAD HABITS Even the best of housewives and maids have certain little tricks which are calculated ultimately to ruin the appearance of any house. One of those tricks is to leave an unsightly patch of defaced paint all round the doorknocker and the letter-box which they polish daily. The remedy for this is to cut out, from thick cardboard or a scrap of linoleum, a frame or “mask” which can be slipped round the brass when polishing is afoot and receive the excess libations instead of ! the paint or woodwork. In polishing the floor, most people manage to soil the paint of the skirting baord pretty badly. The best way to obviate this is to apply at the base of the wainscote a tiny wooden beading to run all round the room. This painted to match the floor, will meet the polishing rag and look none the worse for it. Another source of annoyance is ihe damage to paint caused by the tender | being pushed back violently after the j fireplace is “dqne” each morning. Thus I are caused unsightly patches which ! give a look of shabbiness to the most I charming of schemes. Obviate this | catastrophe by nailing wooden buffers j to the floor just where the onslaught is to come. Colour these to match the floor and they will not be noticeable. Similarly the tiresome habit of pushing back chairs so near to the wall that they deface the paper can be frustrated by nailing to the floor a narrow lathe that will prevent the chairlegs from approaching unduly near. Such little precautions pay for themselves in reducing the frequency with which renovations need to be made. F.F. ■

TENNIS CLUB DANCE AT PAPAKURA The first annual dance of the Christ. Church Tennis Club was held in the Paragon Theatre last evening, when there was a large attendance of members and friends* including the president of the club, the Rev. vV. c . Wood. The chaperones were Mesdames H. Aluir, H. Alogford. Jolly and Houghey. Aluch credit is due to the ladies’ committee comprised of the Mu'scs C. Wood, K. Aluir. M. Aluir. L. Mog f ord. E. Turner. I. Turner and M. O’Neill, and the secretary, Air. Jack O’Neill, for the success of the dance. An excellent orchestra under the direction of Mr. P. Hardman played delightful music. The M.C.’s were Messrs. Fred Alargetts and D. Pemberton. The supper tables were decorated with the club’s colours and scarlet dahlias, cosmos and Michaelmas daisies. Among those present were: Aliss K. Muir, in a frock of apricot taffetas with blue relief. Aliss AI. Aluir, rose pink taffeta and silver trimmings. Aliss L. Alogford, frock of salmon figured marocain. Aliss E. Aluir, marocain frock trimmed with smocking. Aliss AL Bradbury, silver and rose satin. Aliss C. Jolly, green crepe de chine with shawl. ATiss E. Turner, blue crepe de chine and gold lace. Aliss J. Hollis, leaf green crepe de chine and silver lace. Aliss C. Wood, jade green satin and georgette. Aliss K. Brooks, flowered taffeta with cyclamen posy. Aliss M. Wilson, pale blue crepe de chine. Aliss Capper, green crepe de chine and gold beading. Atiss L. Turner, apricot lace over gold. Aliss I. Turner, apple green crepe de chine and silver lace. Atiss AI. O’Neill, pale green taffeta relieved with gold. Aliss AL Smith, rose pink crepe de chine and silver lace. Aliss F. Gumming, mauve georgette beaded in silver. Airs. TV. Grant, rose pink crepe de chine and silver lace. Aliss K. Smith, apple green taffetas. Aliss W. Clarke, satin marocain with lace insets. Aliss AI. Wilson, fuchsia crepe de chine. Aliss AI. Dempsey, black velvet frock. Atiss AT. Clarke, mauve georgette. Aliss AI. Tucker, geranium pink satin crepe. Aliss I. Richardson, pale pink satin with gold net overdress. Aliss Giles, white crepe de chine and satin. Aliss R. AlcCall, rose pink crepe de chine. Miss .S. Andre, shell pink crepe de chine. ’ Miss B. Cosgrave, jade green crepe de chine. Aliss G. Andreason, black ring velvet frock. Aliss Barnett, ivory satin frock, inset with Guipure lace. Miss Houghey, scarlet marocain and georgette. Airs. Houghey, flame coloured crepe de chine and lace. Airs. Alclnnes, .old gold georgette and brocade. Aliss Henderson, cyclamen crepe de chine. CHURCH FUNCTION BIDDING FAREWELL A very successful gathering was held in the Methodist Hall, Birkenhead, last evening, the • Rev. J. H. Allen presiding over a large attendance. Games and competitions were indulged in and a violin solo by Air. Wright and an elocutionary item by Aliss Hosking were greatly appreciated. During the evening opportunity was taken to present Aliss E. Wilson with a case of stainless cutlery in honour of her approaching marriage. Appreciable reference to her valuable services in every department of the church was made by the Rev. Air. Allen, Alessrs. Virtue, for the Sunday School; Air. Ormiston, for the church; Mr. Wright, on behalf of the choir, and All*. Roberts on the circuit’s behalf Au-revoir and bon voyage was wished to Air. and Airs. O. Paterson, ver- old members of the church who are leaving on a visit to England. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The monthly meeting of the Greenhitlie Women's Institute was held in the hall yesterday afternoon, Airs. Coulam presiding over a large attendance of members. Aliss Ayling, of Auckland, kindly gave a very interesting demonstration of basket-making, which was much appreciated. Afternoon tea was afterwards supplied.

NORTHCOTE WOMEN’S PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE AN "AT HOME" * Yesterday afternoon the members of the Xorthcote Women's Progressive League held an “At Home" in the Parish Hall, at which Mrs. A. L>. Campbell. Mayoress of Auckland. Mrs. Julius Williamson. Mayoress of Takapuna, members of the Civic League, the National Council, and various sister leagues, were guests. Mrs. C. E. Maguire thanked the league on behalf of the Hospital Auxiliary for the splendid collection of woollen garments given by the Xorthcote women, and said she hoped that the league .would co-operate in the future work of the auxiliary. A musical programme was contributed by the following: Misses George, piano duet: Mrs. Anthony, song: Mrs. Minns, recitation; Mesdames McGrath and Swinbank, songs, which Mrs. Eades accompanied. A ‘‘car'’ competition was won by Miss Couldrev. A birthday cake in honour of the ninth birthday of the league had been made by Miss Tremain, and was cut by the oldest member, Mrs. Larkin. Afternoon tea ended a successful afternoon. Y.W.C.A. NEWS BOARD MEETING The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the T.W.C.A. was held yesterday, Mrs. J. C. Dickinson presiding. The opening devotional session was based on a study sent by the World’s Y.W.C.A. News was received from th#. National Office that Miss A. Moncrieff, 8.A.. would arrive in Auckland about the middle of May, to take part in the club work for one month before her departure for China as World Fellowship Secretary. Miss Doris Gavin, M.A., of the Student Christian Movement of New Zealand, who is working in the Y.W.C.A. of India, is also due in July. Gratification over, these opportunities of knowing other lands was expressed by the board. The appointment of a National representative on the Dominion Council of the New Zealand Alliance in Wellington was approved. Mesdames G. Bowron and J. C. Dickinson were nominated as vice-presidents of the National Board of the Y.W.C.A.

The Hostel opening ceremony had been most successful and votes of thanks were passed to Mrs. Tongue, who had presented the bouquet on that occasion, and to Mr. A. Kohn, for his generous gift of a silver key in a Maori carved box. The many friends of the association throughout New Zealand and Australia who had sent greetings - and the speakers, also received appreciative mention. A vote of congratulation to Mrs. Davis Smith, National president, on the promotion of her husband to the Supreme Court Bench was passed unanimously. Miss Begg, general secretary, reported on the activities of the girls’ and senior departments. The winter activities were beginning well. Twelve i senior clubs were formed and *J3 ! sections in the girls’ department. The j programmes were all more thoughtful ! this year and special emphasis is being laid on Bible study and assemblies each night for vespers. The physical department has classes for girls and women of all ages and the registrations were mounting up. The hostel returns were above expectations and the girls had settled in well. Two most successful Easter camps had been held. It was gratifying to have the holiday house at Blockhouse B*y so popular with the girls. Miss W. Maskell had left the staff during the month and her work will bo carried on temporarily by Miss A. I Wills of the holiday house. Many gifts ! had been' made Miss Maskell and her j departure was much regretted by all ! the girl members, board and staff. An interesting membership afternoon j will be held next Tuesday, when the j purpose of the association will be dis- | cussed and Mrs. Todd-Smith will pro- j, side. RAETIHI WOMEN’S GUILD A meeting of the "taeiihi Anglican Women’s Guild was held on Thursday afternoon at the vicarage, the president, Mrs. Datson, presiding. The secretary reported that the Guild Shop Day had been very successful. It was resolved to make a donation to the church funds. Preliminary arrangements in connec - tion with the forthcoming children’s fancy dress ball were made, and the vicar and vestry thanked the members for their valuable assistance in church affairs. RAFFIA FLOWER-PORTRAITS It was a pretty little room, with soft beige walls, dark oak woodwork, and honey-coloured casement curtains. The furniture, was very simple, unpretentious ana straight of line; and the quaint “tub” armchairs were slip-cov-ered in honey linen printed with a pattern in dull blues, warm orangebrowns, and a hint of malachite green. The only pictures "were gay flower subjects, and they added the finishing touch to the whole room. I though at first that they were an- ! tique silk-needlework pictures, until 1 j studied them closely, when they i proved to be raffia embroideries. My j hostess proudly declared she had | worked them all herself, j “They’re quite simple to make,” she said. “I sketched ont the flower- ] shapes on paper and traced them on | to fine buff linen over a sheet of car- ! bon. I stretched the linen into an j embroidery frame, and proceeded to | w-ork in the blossoms, using colours : j as nearly like the real thing as pos- | sible, and splitting the raffia strands when they were too thick. Hollyhocks came very easily; daisies were quickly ! fashioned, too; in fact, I was surprised to find how even apparently complicated blooms, such as nasturtiums and delphiniums could be adapted to my purpose. “When the pictures were finished I took them out of the embroidery frames, ironed them, and had each one framed in narrow black wood. Some I made to fit in circular or oval frames, others looked best as long panels—it depended on the flowers. A group of hollyhocks and Michaelmas daisies, for instance, obviously demanded an upright frame, while a frieze-like design of spring flowers—crocuses, dwarf tulips and blue squill3 —called for oblong panel treatment.” - R.M.

MAKING GOOD PASTRY > I entirely disagree with those who contend that good pastry is difficult a to make. There is no difficulty, pro- * vided these simple rules are followed; £ Use only good, pure fat, whether it c be of the animal or vegetable variety, s Handle the pastry as little as pos- t sible; when you do so, see that your ® hands are cold and clean. Do not be too generous with the t water (or milk) used to mix the ' dough. All it needs is to be just soft y enough to roll. Be sure your oven is hot before you t put in the pastry. s Flour, Fat and Water A good household flour is best for j 1 pastry making, but make sure it is dry I by keeping it in a dry place. It is n Impossible to make light pastry with i damp flour. If you are not quite cer- | 1 tain as to its texture, keep the flour j ■ you intend to use in a warm place j * overnight. Be sure to sift it through ! < a sieve before using. < As to fat, it is by no means ueces- j 1 sary always to use lard, or butter, or 1 margarine for shortening. a mat- s ter of fact, butter does not Make a * tender cust, while vegetable fat, at 1 half the price, makes excellent ’ pastry, better perhaps than any other. In any case, the thing to remember is i that the fat, whatever its variety, < should be fresh and without strong < flavour. The best quantity to use in 1 proportion to the flour for fairly rich > pastry is 10 onuces of fat to 16 ounce* of flour. The quality of the crust depends more upon the amount of water used than upon almost anything else. Use i only enough to make the dough stick together. The richer the pastrv, the less water required. Board and Rolling Pin Both board and pin should be well | ?° ure< ?;. Marble slabs are excellent for rolling pastry. The pastry must be rolled quickly and lightly, onlv sufficient for one pie being manipulated at a time. Over-rolled pastrv I is apt to be tough. All crust should be baked in a hooven. Unless the temperature is i high enough to set the pastrv quicklv the tat will melt and spoil the te'aur,: or the crust. MM.

NOVEL DECORATING NOTIONS Unless you are a trained artist an<l a gpod designer, it is risky to attemr the home decoration of furniture, for once applied to the wood, painted ©r naments cannot be removed withooconsiderable trouble and expense. safer way lies in carrying out upo& paper a number of medallions for subsequent pasting to the furniture y° s wish to adorn. Designs for such medallions are now to be bought in a variety of shape' and sizes, so that you may experiment and achieve a good effect before embarking upon the final enterprise. Before the medallions are cut out. tiny lines of coloured bordering should be added as a finish, and. when they are at length pasted smoothly o*j to the pieces they are to decorate an * have become quite dry, a coat of varnish will make them appear as if o*« with the wood. Transfer designs are now to be opi tained for jvall panels with naiTO* I strips of moulding for use as frame© [ Chinese designs are accompanied hr i a colour-guide which preveuts the • amateur from going astray in this vital j matter. A background of black satin i looks effective, but equally well can a sheet of parchment be brought into use. Also the design can be carried out in embroidery silks or developed in paints. Designs for hand-made rues hate now been adapted to up-to-date view* and are far more original and ia tcr * esting that of yore. Those depicting: black silhouettes on a white ground are effective.