IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 521, 26 November 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. E. H. Reid, of Reiruiera, has gone to Okoroire lor a holiday. Mrs. R. C. Steadman, of Wellington. is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Walters, of Christchurch. are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. Bull, of Auckland, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wynn Gra>*, in Hamilton. Mrs. Angus Bunting, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs. James Taylor, of Bardowie, Cambridge. The Misses McLaren, of Dunedin and Auckland, -who have been visiting Mrs. P. Stewart, are at present in Rotorua. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Molloy, of Dunedin, are visiting Auckland and are the guests of Mrs. P. Percival, of Epsom. Dr. and Mrs. Erwin, Christchurch, are visting Auckland in connection with the Presbyterian General Assembly, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. McGruer, Victoria Avenue, Remuera. WOMEN Of BAYSWATER HOLD SOCIAL EVENING ENJOYABLE FUNCTION An enjoyable programme of musical and other items was provided for the entertainment of the guests at a social evening given on Saturday by the Bayswater Belmont Women’s Society in the clubhouse at Bayswater. The artists contributing included the “Purity’* Brigade, Miss Freda Gaudin, Miss Gower and Mr. F. Sutherland. Mr. Leo. Whittaker acted as accompanist. Mrs. F. E. N. Gaudin, the president, who welcomed the guests, was wearing an attractive gown of black georgette, with panels of gold tissue. Committee members present were: Mrs. B. Francis, wearing a frock of silver embroidered riaples blue georgette. Mrs. Rabbidge, in gold and lacquer red. embossed satin, with a black shawl. Mrs. Marten, whose frock was of black georgette. Mrs. McKie, floral patterned frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. Brady, flower patterned frock of black and rose ninon. Mrs. Creamer, turquoise blue satin crepe frock. Mrs. Thomas, jun., opal blue frock of crepe satin. Mrs. A. Whyte, black Chantilly lace, mounted on satin. Mrs. Collinson, mimosa frock of floral georgette. Mrs. Gyde, frock of wallflower shot satin. Mrs. Harrison, gentian blue crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Waddell, frock of opal blue hatienne, with floral relief. Mrs. Rambaud, lime green frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. Carr, black frock of georgette. Mrs. Easson, black and leaf green frock of satin crepe. Mrs. Inkster, beaded frock of black georgette. Mrs. Smith, black frock of georgette, with touches of red. Others present included:— Miss Freda Gaudin, cream charmeuse. Miss Davies, black crepe de chine. Miss Dailies, emerald green georgette and gold lace. Miss Dick, ciel blue beaded georgette. Miss Powell, black brocaded satin. Miss L. Powell, sequinned net over lemon satin. Miss Simpson, shell pink crepe fieuri and ecru lace. Mrs. Sellars, black charmeuse. Mrs. Skeat, black georgette. Mrs. Peters, black crepe de chine. Mrs. T. McLeod, orange charmeuse. Miss Mac Duff, black panne velvet. Miss N. Gaudin, gold lace over cyclamen. - Mrs. Wyatt, champagne beaded georgette. Mrs. Ward, cinnamon crepe de chine. Mrs. Forrest, black georgette over ecru lace. Mrs. Cook, figured crepe de chine. Mrs. McDuff, black and beige georgette. Mrs. Woodward, old gold charmeuse and tissue. Mrs. Price, figured crepe de chine frock. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE RESERVE DIVISION DANCE The National Reserve Division of St. John Ambulance held a successful dance in Whittaker’s Hall, Ostend, on Saturday, when about 100 couples assembled. The proceeds, which amounted to about £7, will be used to equip the divisional station at Onetangi with medical requisites. Items were given by the Misses June and Joyce Trainor, Miss Morrow and Master Pavlovich. The music was supplied by Miss Fergusson and Mr. Webster. Both the hall and the music were given free.

FOR RELIEF FUNDS

BAZAAR AND DANCE HELD AT TAKAPUNA WOMEN’S PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE An acknowledgment of the good work being done in the relief of distress in the borough of Takapuna by the Waitemata Women’s Progessive League was made by the Mayor, Mr. J. W. Williamson, when he opened a bazaar organised by the association on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Williamson said that the Mayoress’s distress fund was strained to the utmost, and would be unable to meet all demands made upon it, if it were not for the assistance given by the Women’s Progressive League and other such organisations. Good business was done during the afternoon by those in charge of the various stalls. These were: Variety, Mrs. Hall-Maw; produce stall, Mr. and Mrs. Goffin; sweets stall, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Blackwell; cakes, Mrs. Short and Mrs. Roberts; flowers, Mesdames Ewing, Douglas, and Newey; icecream and drinks, Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Coulthard. Under the baton of conductor H. Christenson, carnival music was played by the Takapuna Municipal Band during the afternoon. In the evening a dance was held, there being a good attendance of patrons. The music was in the hands of the Misses Daly. Committee members present were: Dr. Wilkie (president), beaded black satin frock. Mrs. Kingdon (secretary), black lace frock and scarlet shawl. Mrs. J. Gordon, primrose charmeuse frock, shawl to tone. Mrs. C. G. Blackwell, shot blue and gold brocaded silk fpock. Mrs. Douglas, frock of red silk, relieved with navy. Mrs. Ewing, cherry georgette frock, with lace motifs. Mrs. Coulthard, frock of rose pink silk crepe. Mrs. Hall-Maw, black lace overfrock, and gold scarf. Mrs. Newry, frock of black crepe de chine, and posy of violets. Others present were: Miss V. Smith, black velvet and georgette frock, with -white rose. Miss Gloria Tucker, frock of turquoise blue satin, with rosette on shoulder. Miss Ailoa Kidd, frock of apricot crepe de chine, and shoulder posy. Miss Ruxton, rose pink silk crepe frock. Miss M. Hutchinson, frock of blush pink charmeuse, with gold panel. Mrs. J. A. Algie, black crepe de chine frock, with pale blue bands on skirt. Mrs. Crooks, frock of black satin, and scarlet shawl. Miss Perry, black satin frock, with bead trimmings. Miss J. Hutchinson, apple-green satin frock, with silver lace head-dress. Miss A. J. Greville, henna brocaded marocain frock. Miss C. Bestic, frock of flame embroidered georgette. Miss Pixie Bestic, champagne crepe de chine frock, relieved with opal blue. 'Miss A. Daly, copper crepe de chine frock, with black tulle. Miss M. Daly, frock of maize lace and satin. Miss E. Brinsden, emerald green crepe i de chine frock, with diamante embroidery. Mrs. Hodgkinson, frock of cream jersey silk. , Miss F. Perry, white voile frock, with lace panelling. Mrs. Dowling, frock of patterned silk crepe. Mrs. Conning, frock of seal .et and black ! silk. Miss Rikys, ivory frock of silk crepe. YOUNG FOLKS’ PARTY . “Thirroul Villa,” the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George McCauley, Great South Road, Papatoetoe, was the scene of a delightfully gay young folks’ party on Saturday evening. Party hats and ruffles, distributed by the hostess, added to the enjoyment of the 50 or so young guests who were present. The rooms were prettily decorated with red and silver streamers, from which bobbed hosts of balloons and bowls of sweet pea and roses added a note of colour to the dainty suppertables. Interspersed with the dances were a number of and these were won by Miss F. Trimble and Mr. Eric Walker, spot waltz; Miss Y r oeland Willerton and Mr. Rex FeUder, Monte Carlo waltz; Miss Sylvia Ching held the lucky number, 13, to win a dainty box of chocolates. Mrs. G. McCauley received her guests wearing a dainty gown of black georgette relieved with rose du barri. Miss Gladys McCauley wore a pretty frock of sedge green georgette with relief of gold lace and a pink shoulder posy. Miss Madge McCauley chose a frock of pink and silver, with tinsel embroideries. Among the guests were: Mrs. J. T. Barrett, in a frock of black with sleeves of georgette, relieved with champagne. Mrs. P. Butler, frock of black crepe de chine with relief of powder blue. Miss Truda Richards, beaded georgette worn over ashes of roses satin. Miss Margaret Baird, frock of gentian blue crepe de chine. Miss Ada Eade, frock of apricot georgette. Miss Nancy Leonard, flame georgette frock, with insets of hand-made lace. Miss Gwen Johnson, frock of white crepe de chine and posy. Miss Valda Burrill, pillar box red silk repp, appliqued with flowers. Miss L. Cryer, betty blue crepe de chine frock. Miss Yolande Willerton, frock of mauve satin, with skirt of beaded tulle. Miss Nga -e Burrill, sealing wax red silk frock, with floral relief. Miss Sylvia Ching, frock of shell pink satin, with embossed roses trimming. Miss Freda Stonex, dainty frock of duchess blue crepe de chine. Miss Clair Darby, frock of maize satin, with sequin embroidery. Miss D. Butler, dainty frock of lavender silk marocain. Miss Elma Clapham, sea green crepe de chine frock with touches of silver. Miss Florence Trimble, frock of white embroidered voile. Miss Bonnie Baird, frock of unrelieved black crepe de Chine. Miss Mavis Gubb, orchid pink satin crepe frock. HIGH SCHOOL DANCE The Rotorua High School pupils held their annual plain and fancy dress ball and 500 tournament in the Peerless Hill on Friday evening. There was a good attendance. Shalfoon’s orchestra supplied excellent dance ' music. Prizes for fancy dress were awarded to Gwynneth Hill (suffragette), Clara Sharp (feather duster), Joan Bertram (gold-tip cigarette), Edna Henderson (drummer), Donald Fowkes (Egyptian hawker), Cedric Lowrie (an absent-minded professor), Melrose Parlane (Robin Hood), and Clifford Steele (hula girl). The winners of the 500 were: Ladies’ first prize, Mrs. R. Clark; second, Mrs. M. E. Monk: gents’ first prize, Mr. W. Corbett: second prize, Mr. C. Roberts. The proceeds of the dance are to be devoted to the sports and prize fund of the school.

PRESIDENTS’ DAY NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB The North Shore Rowing Club’s pavilion at Devonport was gay with bunting on Saturday, and a big attendance of the public watched the rowing men officially open their season with races for the Barrett Cup. Mr. N. Cameron, president, called on Mr. D. W. McLean, lifo member of the club, and Mr. Alex. Harris, M.P., patron, to formally declare the new season open, and both congratulated the Ladies’ Social Committee. which took in hand the raising of funds to buy new boats and had succeded admirably. The commodore, Mr. C. Seager, and Mrs. Seager, welcomed the guests, and afternoon tea was served in the pavilion. The committee included: Mrs, Seager, Mrs. S. Butland, Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. C. Farquarson, Miss Melvin and Miss Tatton. The guests included: Mrs. N. C. Cameron, Mrs. D. W. McLean, Mrs. Challinor, Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Totman, Mrs. R. H. McCallum, Mrs. E. Bailey, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. F. Neal, Mrs. Townsend. Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Abraham, Mrs. Rutledge, Mrs. Preecey, Mrs. Wrathall, Miss Chapman, Miss Johnson, Miss V. McCallum, Miss P. Seager, Miss Totman, Miss Grainger, Miss Townsend, Miss Abraham, Miss Blanchfield. AT DIXIELAND On Saturday evening Dixieland was crowded with enthusiastic dancers, who were loud in their appreciation of the splendid music provided by the Dixieland band, under the baton of Mr. Harry Neilson. The cabaret was looking particularly attractive with its new decorations and subdued lighting effects. Through gold filagree domes changing-coloured lights shed a pretty glow on the scene, and the numerous lounges recently arranged round the hall added much to the dancers’ comfort. * The popular manager, Mr. Norman Loveridge. who severs his connection with Dixieland this week was kept busy during the evening by old patrons of the place, who individually and en masse insisted on making farewell speeches to him, expressing the regret that all Dixieland dancers will feel at the loss of his genial presence. Among those present were: Mrs. C. Hardley, frilled georgette frock of lotus rose. Mrs. Eric Yates, geranium rose frock of beaded georgette. Miss L. Waller, sunset pink taffeta frock. Mrs. L. Ludbrook, frock of lotus-shaded georgette. Mrs. Paul, frock of black tulle flounced with ecru lace. Mrs. H. England, flounced frock of ombre rose georgette. Mrs. Ernest Alison, delphinium blue georgette and lame frock. Mrs. F. J. v. Wilson, sequined frock of japonica pink ninon. Mrs. W. Geddes, petal pointed georgette frock of mist green. Mrs. H. Geddes, lettuce green georgette frock hemmed with black lace. Mrs. Chamberlain, frock of draped turquoise blue satin crepe. Mrs. Munro Emanuel, in a brocaded frock of japonica rose shade. Mrs. H. Tidmarsh, parchment georgette with rhinestone embroidery. Mrs. M. Wright, beaded frock of viola mauve georgette. Mrs. M. Douglas, in a moonmist blue frock of chiffon. Mrs. .T. Booth (Sydney), lacquer red georgette inset with lace. Mrs. B. Jones, frock of brocaded black satin crepe. Mrs. J. McGregor, crystal fringed frock of black georgette. 'Mrs. A. Neville, sequined frock of rose georgette and tulle. Mrs. Bonnington (Wellington), black frock of georgette. Mrs. Burmester, delphinium blue frock of crepe satin. Mrs. G. Matheson, ring velvet frock of poinsettia red. Mrs. D. Buchan, frock of silver tissue, with feather trimming. Miss Jean Macindoe, draped frock of turquoise satin with uneven hem. Miss Greta Heron, powder blue georgette frock studded with rhinestones and belted with silver. Miss Joy Bartley, lupin blue georgette frock appliqued with large roses. Miss M. Bayly, coral georgette with tiers of gold fringe. Miss Soljak, silver tissue frock veiled with fine black lace. Miss Helen Montague, ivory georgette frock with band?? of gold embroidery. Miss Audrey Walton, black Chantilly lace frock worn over rose pink. Miss J. Allen, black lace frock mounted on ivory georgette. Miss B. Russell, blush pink taffeta frock with flounced skirt. Miss O. Bagley, black crepe elise frock with shoulder spray of deep red. Miss Joan Carrick Robertson, silver and crystal beaded frock of ivory georgette. Miss B. Stokes, frock of white satin crepe with fringed skirt. Miss J. Craig, lbtus rose georgette frock beaded in silver. Miss Una Platts, silver-embroidered frock of dawn pink georgette. Miss D. Vaile, frock of mist blue georgette. Miss Knowles, pompadour rose frock of crepe de chine. Miss Helen Seabrook, blush rose georgette frock with sea green fringe. Miss M. Seabrook, canton jade taffeta and floral tissue frock. Miss M. Meek, frock of honey-gold crepe de chine. , Miss M. Ormiston, almond green taffeta and lavender georgette. Miss B. Doherty, frock of lilac georgette and tulle. Miss Margaret Cousins, crystal embroidered frock of phlox pink georgette. Miss Bonnington, frock of black satin crepe. Miss Mason, nasturtium shaded frock of taffeta inset with lace. Miss Walsh, frock of lacquer red georgette. Miss H. Jenks, petunia frock of taffeta. Miss J. Jenks, black frock of georgette and tulle. Miss M. Mortensen, sequined frock of black georgette. Miss Davies, flounced frock of peach tulle. Miss D. Whitson, flowered frock of rose tulle over satin. Miss Edna Stewart, midnight blue georgette with silver relief. Miss G. McMillan, frocl* of mignonette green lace relieved with silver. Miss 3Vf. Goodwin, frock of silver brocaded lame. Miss M. Ely, lotus rose frock of ring velvet. Miss P. Hunt, primrose satin and gold lace. Miss G. Brown, leaf green satin and ivoiy lace. FANCY DRESS BALL TE PAPAPA SCHOOL PUPILS Some very original dresses were seen at the first fancy dress ball for children of the Te Papapa School and the colouring was brilliant, lending a charming effect. The prize-winners were: Most original dress, boy—Victor Griffiths, Butcher; girl. Pearl James, Grandma, and Beryl Sandford, Cracker; best fancy dress, boy—Laurie Davis, Rajah; girl, Joyce Bentley, Butterfly. In the folk dancing the prize was won by the Old English set, composed of Daphne Brown, Maisie Dickson. Laura Jackson, Ruth Robertson, Marjorie Cubitt and Elsie Wood. Consolation prizes went to Muriel Longley, spider; Alma Cousins, rose; Valerie Marks, Iceland poppy; Esme Fulton, Jack in the box; Betty Harper, grasshopper; Nancy and Madge Golsbury, Peterkin twins, roosters; Ken Hqsking, scarecrow; Dug. Me Donald, Maori; Des Ellis, Prohibition; B. Rawlinson, Hawaiian boy; Mary Manson, Japanese lady; Allan Austin, Santa Claus; Roy Spalding, cowboy. The judges, Mrs. Mainland and Miss McGregor had a difficult task in selecting the winners. The success of the evening was due to their efforts, to the committee and to Mr. E. Marks.

CLICK CLACK CABARET The Click Clack ballroom made a very pretty setting - for the gay throng of dancers on Saturday evening. The bright music of Mr. Clyde Howley’s Versatile Internationals was much appreciated and encored many times. A special feature was the new dances, “The Wop Stomp,” “Make It Snappy,” and “Trumpet Blue” waltz. ' Among those present were: Mrs. Hodgman, who wore a frock of crystal beaded duchess blue georgette and posy to tone. Mrs. Menzies, black satin frock with diamante relief. \ Mrs. Ellis (Timaru). black georgette with black and white sequined trimming. Mrs. Verrin, period frock of silver and rose on shoulder. Mrs. G. Thorpe, black georgette with diamante relief. Mrs. Oswald, apricot satin frock with posy to tone. Mrs. Carr, begonia georgette with shaded satin relief. Mrs. Ayers, cyclamen beaded georgette frock. , ... Mrs. Richardson, beige lame frock with spray on shoulder. Mrs. Masefield, air force blue georgette frock and silver relief. Miss Dumbleton, lemon georgette frock and shoulder spray. Miss O. Gaudin, leaf green satin and net frilled skirt with diamante relief. Miss Margot Grant, turquoise blue panne velvet and taffeta relief. Miss Eleanor Robinson, picture frock of blue georgette and tulle with buttercup hoops and natural flower shoulder spray. Miss Coyte, sea foam georgette with natural flower shoulder spray. Miss Joan Leslie, peach crepe de chine and lace relief. Miss Val Walsh, peach georgette with uneven hem line. Miss Madge Batterham, delphinium blue corsage and floral skirt and posy. Miss Stonham, ivory georgette and satin frock with posy and turquoise shawl. .... Miss West, buttercup satin with black relief. _ Miss Marie Webb, old rouen crepe .de chine and natural flower spray. Miss E. Carstairs, cyclamen taffeta with silver relief. Miss M. Thomas, leaf green ring velvet and pink spray, Miss Stanley, flame beaded georgette and posy to tone. Miss Power, silver lame and duchess blue satin relief. Miss C. Kemp, moonlight taffeta with uneven hem and posy to tone. Miss Corish, sunset georgette with sequined trimmings. Miss Glajdding, mauve taffeta frock with natural flower spray. Miss Armstrong, daffodil ring velvet frock -with posy. Miss Black more (Sydney), petal pink georgette and tulle frilled skirt. Miss Wheatley, eau de nil taffeta and Miss Adare, ivory chenille frock with silver spray. Miss Emery, old rose taffeta frock. Miss Maidment (Hamilton), shell pink georgette and natural flower spray. Miss C. Banks, dahlia georgette and shaded lace relief. Miss Travers, rainbow taffeta and shoulder spray. Miss Greenfield, silver tinsel and lace relief. Miss Anderson, amethyst taffeta and spray. Miss Meyers, salmon pink georgette and pink spray. Miss Cynthia Bradley, lemon georgette and posy. Miss Margaret Conlon, burnt orange georgette and tulle. Miss Thompson, old gold tissue with uneven hem line. Miss C. Morrison (Sydney), black satin and diamante relief. Miss Davidson (Pukekohe), silver tissue and rose trimmings. Miss Porter, leaf green taffeta with uneven hem and posy. Miss May Worthington, ivory crepe de chine and silver posy. HENDERSON W.C.T.U. A letter from the election officials expressing appreciation of the excellent manner in which the union had catered for all the workers on election day was read at the annual meeting of the Henderson branch of the W.C.T.U., held in the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Platt, the vice-president, Miss Duncan, occupied the chair. The secretary, Mrs. W. S. Williams, read the annual report, which was adopted. The treasurer’s statement showed that an additional guinea had been paid to the organising fund and £1 to the convention expenses. Officers were elected as follow: President, Mrs.'Platt; vice-presidents Miss Duncan, Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Yearbury; secretary, Mrs. T. McKay; treasurer, Mrs. W. G. Williams; lookout members, Mrs. A. Forson-Stewart; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. J. Yearbury; white ribbon agent, Miss K. Duncan; reporter, Mrs. Williams. The president, Mrs. Platt, being absent through illness in the family, it was decided that a letter of sympathy be sent.

DEVONPORT CARNIVAL FUNDS FOR BOYS’ BAND RAISED BY DANCE One of the most popular institutions in the seaside suburb is the United , Band, formerly the Boys’ Band, and it , is*now busy raising funds for the an- * nual band expedition to one of the pro- 1 vincial centres. Three carnival queens ] compete for honours: Miss Hua McGregor, Ferry Queen; Miss Sharp, Band Queen; and Miss Peggy Seager, Navy 1 Queen. On Saturday evening, in the Fores- , ters’ Hall, Devonport, the Ferry Queen, , Miss McGregor, was entertained by her committee, when dancing and novelty items were enjoyed. The women’s ] committee in control of the entertainment was Mrs. Williams, chairwoman: Mrs. D. McGregor, Mrs. Newby, Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Sproul and Miss Newman. Dance music was sup- ; plied by the Band Orchestra. i * Miss Rua McGregor, the Queen candidate, wore a frock of gold lame with ? a full black satin skirt touched with J silver. c Among those present were: Mrs. Williams, in brussels net over charmeuse satin. Mrs. Davies, powder blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Sinton, navy blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Turner, mandarin blue georgette. Mrs. F. Sullivan, cameo pink georgette. Mrs. Santo, emerald crepe de chine. Mrs. Penman, coral rose taffeta. Miss Myrtle Abraham, floral frock of ninon. Miss Sinton, iris mauve crepe de chine. J Miss Oliver, emerald green crepe de i chine. , . . ; Miss Gardiner, floral crepe de chine frock. „ , i Miss McLeod, striped frock of crepe de ; chine. , , . ! Miss B. Bowen, white crepe de chine with scarlet relief. Miss M. Bowen, forest green crepe de chine. . ] Miss L. Lord, apple green marocam. Miss M. Linkhorn, coral rose crepe de chine. . , .. : Miss Webster, sunset pink georgette. 1 Miss Coe, lavender crepe de chine. - Miss S. McSporran, rose pink frock of marietta. . . Miss E. Walls, creme marocain frock. Miss I. Hemingway, blue flowered suk crepe. Miss Newman, wistaria mauve georgette. HAMILTON NOTES > ’ i (From Our Oxen Correspondent) ; Mrs. Ferguson, of Wellington, is the ' guest of her sister, Mrs. T. Platts. Mrs. H. Hobbins is in Wellington for a fortnight’s visit. # Mrs. W. H. Stevens and Miss Joan i Stevens, who have returned from Dun- ; edin for the university vacation, are holidaying on the Waihi beach. Miss Mactier. of Rotorua, is the guest of Mrs. E. P- Cowles. TENNIS PARTY On Friday afternoon Miss Elsie Simmons gave a very jolly tennis party at her home. The weather was ideal and the court in an ideal condition. Delicious afternoon tea was served in the shady garden, and all present had a most happy afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. Simmons and Miss Elsie Simmons re- j ceived the guests: Mrs. Norman Collins, Miss D. Clark, Miss M. ClaytonGreen, Miss B. Manning, Miss E. Ward, Miss K. Oliver, Miss N. Monckton, Miss V. Watts, Miss F. Peacocke, Miss N. Pittar, Miss T. Monckton, Miss D. Yule, Miss N. Sergei, Miss E. Morris, Miss A. Coventry. * * * GARDEN PARTY FOR PLUNKET FUNDS. Mrs. McKeown’s home in Ngaruawahia on Thursday \vas the scene of much gaiety as a garden party in aid of Plunket funds was in progress. The garden was looking particularly beautiful and stalls, treasure hunts, fortune telling and afternoon tea gave the many people who were present varied pleasures. A leg and ankle competi- j tion created much merriment, and was | won ultimately by Mrs. Adams, with Mrs. Harvey the second choice. The other competitions were: Target croquet, in charge of Mrs. Hall (Honolulu), won by Mrs. Fraser; clock golf, which Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Joy were entrusted with, won by Mrs. Isdale. An enthusiastic treasure hunt, in the hands, of Dr. Martin, was won by Mrs. Isdale, Mrs. Caldwell and Miss Heath. The baby competition for entrants under 12 months was won by Baby Tarver, and the one for older ones was carried off by Baby JSpiers. with Baby Nuttall second. A jumble stall in charge of Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Clearwater, did good business. The Plunket funds should benefit considerably by i such a pleasant and jolly party. FANCY DRESS PARTY On Thursday evening the Technical Old Girls’ Association arranged a very merry party among the members of the staff and themselves in the school. Nearly all came in fancy dress, an 6 some combined to represent members of old pioneer families. Time sped gaily with songs, games and dancing. Mrs. Fraser was the hostess and received her guests wearing a frock of blacK , georgette. Mrs. Walsh assisted her clad in a frock of bronze crepe de chine. 1 Among those present were: Misses Noble, Osmers, Finlayson, Wright. Tur- i ner, E. Roth well, B. Macintosh, G. Walsh, T. Scotney. A. Luxton, D Pilk|ngton, E. Veals. R. Finlay, B. Stubbs, D. Gould, T. Gould, K. Turner, M. Annett, L. Webster. R. Gilmer, B. j Davys, M. Lewis, J. Simcocks, J. West. »

FANCY DRESS PARADE BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL. The parade of the children in fancy dress to raise funds for a sports ground for the Birkenhead School was held on Saturday afternoon, having been postponed for a fortnight. The children in fancy dress marched from the council chambers to the R.A.0.8. Hall in Mokoia Road, where the judging took place. The judges were Mrs. Newbold, of Auckland, assisted by Mrs. Butler, of Birkenhead. Mrs. J. Gracie was the organiser, assisted by the following ladies’ committee: Mesdames Carson, Boardmam, Walker, Menzies, Roebuck, Davenport, Swinburn and Marney. The following were the prize winners: Under '5 years.—Best dressed boy and girl: Patty Davies, as flower girl; Peter Davenport, as elf. Home-made paper dress: Elva Harkin, as pun of flowers. Poster dress: Betty Brown, as Thompson and Hills; R. Burgess. Original dress: Joyce Paltridge, as Indian maid; Elaine Kelly, as tin soldier. Five years to 10.—Best dressed boy and girl: Kirk, Logie and F. Mahony, as bride and bridegroom. Home-made paper dress: Chris. Paltridge. as Indian; V. Salt, as Marguerite ; J. Neach, as Bopeep. Poster dress: Audry Pike, as Brown Bros, and Geddes; Clifford Fitzgerald, as Champion Flour. Most original: S. Hastie, as hat; Jennie Burgess, as vegetable garden. Ten to 15 years.—Best dressed boy and girl: D. Wrightson, as rose; J. Gerome, as Japanese. Poster: W. Puge as The Sun Newspaper; G. Howarth, as cocoa. Some of the other costumes worn were: R. Stanley, as Boy Blue; T. McPhaU,as Indian; H. Boardman, as a Chinese; M. Pugh, as fairy; J. Harkin, as flit; Mary Davenport, as fairy; John Davenport, as Robin Hood; Laura Fitzgerald, as Edmond’s Baking Powder; and Bobby Brennan, as pierette. 9 PENWOMEN ENTERTAINED A delightful afternoon was spent in Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ferguson’s beautiful garden, 20 Victoria Avenue, Bemuera, by the newly-formed garden makers’ section of the League of New Zealand Penwomen. After an hour's ramble round the grounds and native bush tea was served in the dining room by the host and hostess. Among those present were;—Mesdames A. S. Boyd, Griffiths, Wright, Brownlee, Carr Rollett, Meikle, Richmond. Misses Sweet, Melville (2), Orr, and Mr. A. S. Boyd.