Workers Guests at Garden Party

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 336, 23 April 1928, Page 4

Workers Guests at Garden Party

Industries Represented at Government House SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION Following an excellent practice they commenced in Christchurch and in Wellington, the Governor-General Sir Charles F ergusson and the Lady Alice Fergusson entertained a large number of guests, representative of Auckland's prinicpal industries, at Government House on Saturday afternoon. The innovation was an unaqualified success in the South, and Saturday proved that the idea is no less popular in Auckland. The guests assembled at three o’clock, and before they were presented to their Excellencies were welcomed by Sir Charles, who asked them to feel that they were at home. They then filed past their Excellencies, who had a handshake and a friendly smile for each. Lady Alice Fergusson was wearing a pink and mauve floral georgette frock, a black georgette coat and large black hat. Lady’ Fergusson, the wife of Admiral Sir James Fergusson, who is staying at Government House, wore a frock of wistaria mauve crepe de chine and a black hat. Miss Susan Fergusson, wore a jumper suit of leaf green toning and a hat to match. Mrs. Hunter Blair, chose a patterned black and white crepe de chine frock and a black hat. Miss Dugdalc was wearing a frock of black crepe de chine and a black hat. Mrs. A. C. Day’s frock was of black satin crepe and with it she wore a deep rose velvet hat. The Mayor of Auckland, Mr. G. Baildon, accompanied by the Mayoress, Airs. A. D. Campbell, the town clerk, Mr. J. S. Brigham, and Mrs. Brigham, and Mrs. G. T. C. Swabey were present. Government House was thrown open and many eager, inquiring people thronged the rooms, displaying great interest in the fuwnishings, books, pic-, tures and rare old pieces of china and glassware. There was not a part of the house to which they did not penetrate, the ladies displaying particular interest in the suite of rooms used by the Duke and Duchess of York during their stay in the city. Their Excellencies chatted intimately with their guests, while members of the staff, including Captain Boyle, Captain Orr-Ewing, and Lord Walron, assisted in making everyone feel perfectly at home. The beautiful grounds found many admirers. Early in the day rain threatened, but the afternoon remained fine, except for a few light showers. In spite of the lateness of the season there still remain many exquisite blooms in the gardens, while the moving colour of the dresses mingled with the greens and autumn tints of the trees and lawns, added a happy brightness. The Auckland Artillery Band played light music throughout the afternoon. Largo bowls of flowers decorated the ballroom and drawing rooms. Afternoon tea was served in the nallroom, on the balconies, and in a marquee on the lawn. A party of a similar kind will be given next Saturday afternoon, when further representatives of Auckland’s leading industries will again be the guests of their Excellencies. PAEROA LODGE FUNCTION TO HONOUR MISS I. TAYLOR A most enjoyable social evening was given on Saturday to Miss I. M. Taylor, of Paeroa, by the members of Loyal Jubilee Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. There was a large number of lodge members present, besides many firends from all parts. An attractive programme included musical items contributed by Miss M. Bertelsen, Mrs. Adam, Mrs. Scudamore, Mrs. Townsend, Miss D. Adam and Messrs. J. Welsh and J. M. Fox.