IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 507, 9 November 1928, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. Lees Brown, of Remuera, has returned after a visit to the Northern Wairoa. * * * Mrs. J. Mitchell left Auckland yesterday to spend a few weeks’ holiday in Cambridge. * * * Miss Anita Webster left by the Marama to-day for a few weeks’ holiday in Sydney. * * * Mrs. Gabites, Miss McClatcliie and Miss Hill, of Auckland, are at Hamilton for a short holiday. ♦ * * Mrs. and Miss Watt, of Wellington, are on a visit to Auckland, and are staying at “Fernleigh.” * * * Mr. and Mrs. P. Hobson, of Westport, are on a visit to Auckland. They are staying at “Fernleigh.” Mrs. Mayter Ferguson, of “Royal Court,” left by the Marama to-day to visit her mother in Sydney. TALK ON MUSEUMS LYCEUM CLUB LUNCHEON HELPING THE CHILDREN The speaker at yesterday’s monthly luncheon of the Lyceum Club was Mr. Gilbert Archey, the curator of the Auckland Museum. The president of the club, Mrs. W. H. Parkes, presided, a.nd introduced Mr. Archey to the members. According to the speaker, a museum had three uses in the life of a community. Firstly, its use simply as a and oyster boats moored at the the public articles of historical, anthropological, or scientific interest; secondly, its use as a source of scientific research; and thirdly, as a place for educating the adult public and the coming generation. Mr. Archey described the difficulties to be met in giving children access to a museum in large numbers. He said that, as a corrective to the materialism of to-day, it was necessary and desirable to instil in the children a love of the beauties of nature. In this direction a museum was extremely useful. He outlined a plan for bringing the museum to the children, according to the system employed in the United States and Great Britain. He . proposed that groups of exhibits should be loaned by the museum, and should travel round from school to school, place for collecting and displaying to be cleaned and repaired. In this way, said Mr. Archey, the full usefulness of the museum, especially in the direction of the children, could be realised, and the people could be given an understanding of the processes of nature.

CANTATA PRESENTED “THE FLOWER QUEEN” The St. Luke’s School Hail, Remuera, was packed on Tuesday evening, when Root’s cantata, “The Flower Queen’’ was presented to an appreciative audience. Those taking part were members of the choir, assisted by Mrs. E. McLaren, as the “Rose Queen,” Mr. A. H. Turner as "Recluse,” and others. The costuming was particularly effective, making a gay colour scheme against a background of special scenery. Roth the solos and chorus work were excellent, the solo parts being taken by Mesdames McLaren, Smart, Marsh, Phillips, Furness. Hughes, Brown, Misses Reynolds, M. and A. Stewart, K. and E. Taylor, Tudehope, Rogers, Burnette and Mr. Turner. Two items which received special applause were the “Rose and Nightingale” song by Mrs. Turner with violin accompaniment, and the song and danoe of the “Heatherbells.” During the interval, the minister, the Rev. J. Thomson, thanked Miss Smith, who had been responsible for the costumes, also the choirmaster, Mr. C. Phillips, to whose efforts the success of the production was due, and Mr. Yallop, who had acted as stagemanager. CARD EVENING After a successful series of social evenings, the St. Oswald’s Social Club, One Tree Hill, closed the season with a flag 500 on Wednesday evening. The prizewinners were:—Miss CookseyJ Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Ovens; consolation prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Dworty and Mr. Burgess. The aggregate prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Waters. Mr. Jensen, on behalf of the Committee, presented Mr. H. Diggens with a pipe and case. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Diggens, Mrs. S. Cole, the Rev. R. and Mrs. Stanton, Mrs. Darby, Mrs. Empen, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Godwin, Mrs. McAnaney, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Holland, Miss F. Armstrong, Miss R. Holder, Miss L. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Woods.

21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED BY DANCE At Nairn’s Hall, last evening, a reception was held to celebrate the coming of age of Eric Bell, son of Mrs. E. Bell, Queen Street, Auckland. During the evening musical items were given by Misses Ruth Scott, Phyllis Gribbin, Laura Walker, Sybil Phillips, Dorothy Youd, Birrell O’Malley and Dudley Wratliall, which were highly appreciated. Dancing was also indulged in, the music being supplied by the Felix trio. Mr. A. E. Schado acted as M.C. Mrs. Bell received the guests wearing a frock of navy georgette, handsomely worked in cerise and gold. Among those present were: Mrs. C. H. Reid, black georgette underlined with flesh georgette. Mrs. E. C. Webberley, turquoise blue crepe de chine, Avith uneven hem line. Mrs. Pereival, russet brown taffeta and blue shoulder posy. Mrs. A. IS. Schade, almond green velvet and silver relief. Mrs. M. Bell, black and silver-tinsel georgette. Mrs. Seagar, black crepe de chine, with bodice of silver and rose tissue. Mrs. Clapham, black crepe de chine and embossed shawd. Miss Avis BroAvn, lido blue georgette with lace overdress. Mrs. J. Hayden, lotus rose chiffon beaded in green and steel. Mrs. Lorman Grant CHainilton), gold tissue frock and scarf. Mrs. Capp, mauve taffeta relieved Avith silA’er. Mrs. F. Brown, navy crepe de chine trimmed with fawn georgette. Mrs. J. Wilkie, black chiffon and diamante. Mrs. Watkin, black georgette and lace. Mrs. Vercoe, black pleated crepe de Mrs. Rees, grey chenille frock. Mrs. C. Reid, blue floral georgette relieved with cherry. Miss P. Roe, pale green georgette and shaAvl. Miss A. Ridley, flame Victorian frock and shawl. Miss N. Garaman, gold taffeta shot with green. Miss N. Cook, white georgette and diamante trimming. Miss D. Cook, sunset pink taffeta. Miss M. Power, pale pink taffeta and gold lace. Miss Davison, chartreuse green crepe de chine and lace. Miss M. O’Connor, cyclamen crepe de chine and lace. Miss D. O’Connor, floral frilled taffeta period frock. Miss Aimee Clapham, rose georgette Avith frilled skirt. Miss R. Sheriff, Valencia blue georgette embossed in gold. Miss Tremain, white period frilled frock and green shawl. Miss L. Hirst, viola mauve taffeta frock. Miss D. Skinner, floral crepe de chine. Miss Williamson, naples blue crepe de chine and silver. Miss Laura Walker, blue taffeta frock and silver lace. Miss S. Phillipps, geranium rose taffeta. o . Miss Phyllis Gribbin, black embossed georgette. „ t Miss Norma Joll, pale green tulle with lace frills. Miss Norma BroA\ r n, rose taffeta, with panel of silver frills. Miss Draflin, jade green satin and silver lace. Miss Meredith, rose georgette and gold tissue bodice. Miss Fraser, black chiffon velvet and diamante. „ Miss Robertson, pink shaded georgette with uneven hem. Miss Clark, apricot georgette and silver Miss Ruth Scott, creme de menthe taffeta and silA'er lace. Miss Nina Scott, rose taffeta with blue and pink overskirt of tull» Miss D. Youd, flame georgette frock. Miss N. Lennox, lemon georgette beaded with silver. Miss N. Phillipps, cyclamen taffeta with deeper hem. Miss G. Hirst, green chiffon relieved with pink. Miss M. Vercoe, pink taffeta and cream lace.

THAMES GIRLS’ CLUB MONTHLY MEETING On Wednesday evening at the monthly meeting of the Thames Girls' Club (inc.), an enjoyable musical programme was contributed by Mrs. Wright, Miss D. Mclntyre, Miss Matthews, Miss Ross, Mr. Culpitt, Mr. George and Mr. D. Kerr. Mrs. McGregor occupied the chair and welcomed the new secretary and treasurer, Miss Surman and Miss Aitken. The resignation of the former secretary, Mrs. King, was accepted with regret. A farewell was given to Mrs. J. O’Brien, and supper was served by the committee under the supervision of Mrs. J. D. Crawford. It was arranged that a dance shall be held in aid of St. John’s Ambulance early in December. ALFRISTON DANCE SPORTS GROUND FUND BENEFITS There was a large attendance of residents of Alfriston and visitors from all the neighbouring districts at the Alfriston Public Hall on Wednesday evening, when a leap year dance was held under the auspices of the Alfriston Ladies’ Guild. The proceeds of the function are to be devoted to the funds of the Recreation Grounds’ improvement fund. Mr. W. Moody fulfilled the duties of master of ceremonies, and a delightful programme of dance numbers was supplied by Mrs. Moverhill and party. Iceland poppies were used with striking effect for the decorations.

MANUREWA PRESBYTERIANS ENJOYABLE "AT HOME” The Board of Managers of the Manurewa Presbyterian Church gave a very enjoyable “At Home” in the Presbyterian Hall on Wednesday evening to the members of the Manurewa Women’s and Girls* Guilds. There was a large attendance of members and friends of the Church present. r The Rev. T. H. Roseveare, Moder* ator of the Manurewa Home Mission Station, occupied the chair, and in a few words extended the thanks of the managers to the members of the Women’s and Girls’ Guilds, who had rendered yeoman service in connection with the work of the Church in this district. During the evening a number of novelty competitions were held, and a very enjoyable musical programme was provided by Mr. Warbrick, vocal solo; Miss Fenton, pianoforte solo; the Rev. T. IL vocal solo; Miss L. Roseveare, elocutionary item; Mr. H. Donaldson, vocal solo. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the performers for their services.