Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 538, 15 December 1928, Page 20

Feminine Interests

DANCE RECITAL Miss Daphne Knight’s “Dance At Home,” given by her senior and junior pupils to parents and friends on Thursday evening at the Unity Hall, was a most enjoyable entertainment. The programme was composed of ballets, duets and solos daintily and appropriately costumed. The classic ballet des Sylph ides was particularly delightful, the dancers being gowned in foamy tulle ballet skirts, and the dancers received a most enthusiastic reception. A spirited Russian ballet gorgeously dressed was artistically executed. “Pan's Dream.” a classic idyll, was a poetic phantasy, the autumn tinted frocks of the sprites and wood nymphs was a revelation in colour and graceful movement. Twenty tiny tots costumed as in the Victorian Era danced a stately measure with all the Old World grace and charm. The magnificent Spanish shawls and high combed headdress Of the dancers in the Spanish ballet made the dance most realistic. The ragtime ballet concluded a delightfully artistic programme. Miss Knight was warmly congratulated for the-excellent work of her pupils, and their appreciation of her efforts was substantially recognised in the presentation of a handsome gift at the end of the evening.

HAMILTON NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. Furz>e, who has been lor the past two months in Tauranga. returned to Hamilton to-day. She is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. J. Ranstead. Mrs. Bothomlev returned to Hamilton on Monday from a trip to England. Miss Katp Hogg leaves on Sunday night for a visit to Dunedin. Miss E. S. Bowie, M.A., who is to be married shortly, was the recipient of a handsome present from the members of the High School staff at a pleasant morning tea on Friday morning. She also received a beautiful present from her form, and good wishes from all the school, where she had been such a popular mistress. FLANNEL DANCE A very jolly flannel dance was held in St. Peters’ Hall on Thursday evening by the combined St. Peter’s and Fairfield Clubs, for their Queen, Miss E McMiken. The hall was gaily decorated with multicoloured streamers. Good music was played by Hildreth's Orchestra. Mrs. Barnett, the hostess, received her guests in a charming frock of midnight blue georgette, relieved with lemon. Among those present were: Misses E. McMiken, A. Wilson, H. Gaze, L. Nicholls, N. Jackson, E. Darrow, Hayes, L. Baird, M. McGuinness, F. Snell, N. Sanford, I. Matheson, D. Sanford, M. Cliffe, I. Cliffe, L. Cosser, J. Thompson, M. Howden, J. Pope, N. Gaze. M. Madill, M. Greville, K. Peebles, A. Howe, P. Reeves, N. Taylor, G. Innes, A. Me NT col, R. Capper, M. Capper, V. Capper, D. Cleary, M. Cleary, G. McLean, I. Kelly, N. Kelly, B. Louden, K. Osborne, I. Babbage, M. Moore, L. Cassey, E. Cassey, P. Andrews, P. Hetherington, K. Clarkin, E. Roth well, P. Longley, T. Monckton. CLAUDELANDS FESTIVITIES On Thursday evening the members of the Taiomo Private Dance Club held a very jolly little dance in the Masonic Hall, Claudelands. Beautiful flowers and royal blue and gold streamers formed the decorations. The “Joy Boys’ ” orchestra provided excellent music. Mrs. Chesterman and Mrs, Woolven were the hostesses. Among those present were: Misses A. Graham, S. Graham, D. Stevens, B. Louden, I. Fenwick, M. Chesterman, A. Bliss, A. Taylor, T- Bennett, H. Moi |;omery, M. Rolfe, P. Osborne, D. Fear, A. Hall, O. Moody, D. Sweeney, L. Hemus, P. Penny, P. Clapham, P. Phillips, N. Stuart, M. Perham, F. Whitehouse, O. Lock. ♦ * « PRIZE-GIVING The High School prize-giving was a very enjoyable affair on Friday afternoon. After the headmaster's report and prize-giving by Sir George Fowlds, the mistresses and girls gave tea to the many parents and their friends in the spacious hall. Among those present were:—Lady Fowlds (Auckland), Dr. Do La Mare, Mesdames Hobbis .(Auckland), Wilson, C. L. McDiarmid, R. English, F. Snell, H. Tait, J. Bollard, T. Rogers, M. Gudex, S. Senior, H. Carter', W. Tudhope, O. Monckton. S. Simmons, P. Cleary (Gordonton), .Torrance, Bocock, Elewden (Ngaruawahia), Baird, G. Rogers, Warburton (Ngaruawahia), Edge (Ngaruawahia), Miller, Vautier, Tomlinson, Palmer, S. i Tombs, W. McNicol, H. H. Clark, W. Taylor (Oliaupo), Cliffe, A. Sanford, F. Bullock, W. H. Stevens, Millington, Fenwick, H. Saunders, J. Pratt, J. Pountney, Holmes (Horotiu), D. Andrews, Cracknell, Finlayson (Tuhikaramea), Tate, H. Hopkins, F. House, J. Standrin, Houghton, Houlden, C. Hume, T. N. Pemberton, de Lacy, Innis, Osborn, Woodward, McNally, Morton, Troutbeck, Misses N. Tizard, K. Hogg, S. Wyatt., E. White, E. S. j Bowie, L. M. Nicholls, B. M. Campbell, ' Faraday, Carter, Roberts, G. Scobie, E. Hargreaves, P. Phillips (Auckland), N. ! Taylor, I. Taylor, N. Sergei, Mandeno (Te Awamutu), M. Clay tonGreene, Finlayson, J. Stevens, R. Capper, E. McNally, M. Tombs, R. Sorby, . M. Tidd. FAREWELL TO CROQUET PLAYER On Wednesday afternoon the members of the Te Awamutu Croquet Club gave a farewell party for Mrs. J. Chittenden, who is going to in Auckland. Mrs. Jeffrey, the president, received the guests, and during tk§ afternoon gave Mrs. Chittenden a beautiful bouquet and a beaten copper and crystal fruit dish, to remind her of many happy hours with her Te Awamutu friends. She regretted very much losing so valued a friend, but wished Mrs. Chittenden all happiness in Auckland. During the afternoon progressive croquet was played, the winners being Airs. Dowds, Airs. Nobes and Airs. Layne. Among those present were: Alesdames YV. Jeffrey, J. Chittenden, Dowds, H. Y. Collins, Downes, Battson, Nobes G. Teasdale, Preston, Jourdain, Lord, J. O’Sullivan, Ale Arthur, Davis, AlcGovern, Layne, Bevin. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY j There was a gay party at the Click Clack Cabaret on Thursday evening when Airs. O. G. Garlick gave a delightful dance and bridge evening to celebrate the 21st birthday of her son Air. Alex. Higgle. Airs. Garlick wore a frock of black georgette and lacquer red lace to receive her guests who included: — Air. and Airs. Gresham, Air. and Airs. Cooke, Air. and Airs. Wilson, Air. and Airs. H. P. Johnston, Mesdames Oxley, Akroyd and Kirk, the Alisses P. AlcConnell, A. Wynyard, B. Lavender, R. Gresham, B. Zoeller, D. Hawkes, Al. Lavender, G. AlcConnell, N. Gresham. E. Alunro, C. AlcConnell. B. Cooke, R. Innes, D. Plummer, P. Ford and F. Kenny, Alisses A. Ely, L. Gresham, K. Lusk, P. Alason, G. Owen, S. Kirk. AI. Kidd, J. Cooks, A. Babbage, J. Kenny, L. Henton. J. Evans, E. Henton, A. Gillies, A. Elder. J. Bell and K. Scott.

LADIES’ COLLEGE CONCERT BY PUPILS Rain interfered with the programme of dances arranged to have been held on the lawn at the prize-giving of the Ladies’ College, Remuera, yesterday, but a concert was held inside. A large number of parents and old girls was present. The Rev. FI. A. Coleman, who presided. spoke of the real aim of education, which was the formation of chara.cter and of high ideals. L nfortunately it was often taken to be mere “cramming.” Airs. Aloore-Jones, the principal of the college. >vas not able to be present, and Aliss Aloore-Jon6s. acting principal, read the year’s report. The prizes were handed to the winners by* Air .Coleman, and Aliss Aloore.Jones, her sister, joint acting principal, and the members of the staff were presented with charmingly arranged bouquets. Contributing to the programme were Valerie Prior-Williams and Kathleen Cahill, with pianoforte solos; Peggy Walker, Jacqueline Johnstone and P Duckering, recitations; Valerie PriorWilliams and Al. Bruce, dialogue, “As You Like it,” and FI. Floffman and K. Cahill dialogue, “The Fireman.” Form IV.B gave a playette, “Franchette from France ” Dances were given by class pupils under the direction of Madame Edith Baird. A display of work done by pupils, including needlework, leather v’ork, painting, raffia work, etc., attracted much interest. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Te Awamutu Women’s Institute held its last meeting for this year on Alonday afternoon in the Parish Hall. Alany ipembers were present. Airs. FI. Y. Collins was in the chair, and Airs. Raymond Jones and Airs. A. A. Chittenden were hostesses. A feature of the afternoon was a mannequin parade of frocks not costing more than 4s 6d. The prize for the smartest frock was won by Mrs. Downes.

YAV.C.A. NEWS DIRECTORS’ MEETING The meeting- of the Board of Directors was held yesterday, J- > Bradstreet presiding. The devotionaji and Bible study session was led by Miss Begg. Mrs. M. Rudd was welcomed back to her seat on the board, and as treasurer she expressed her hope that the Association would continue to have the generous support which it has always enjoyed. The resignation of Miss E. Craig Cowan from the position of matron at the hostel was received. Members spoke appreciatively of ,Mi ss Cowan s services and of her kindly influence on the large number of grils who had stayed at the hostel. Satisfactory arrangements were made for the temporary management of the hostel. Miss Begg, general secretary. reported that the past month had seen the closing down of many of the association’s winter activites. About ten senior clubs are now caring for poor families at Christmas time; the overseas club prepared hundreds ol Christmas greeting cards for lonelv people in thes,backblocks, and the Girl Citizens were planning a big poor children’s party next week. A most generous spirit pervaded the clubs and the girls were carrying out the ideals of the association in a practical way. The Mothers Club had held two break-up parties and were sending their president Mrs. Hankins as a delegate to the conference. In the department of health and recreation, the several gym classes had concluded and the annual physical drill competition among outside clubs had been won by the Mount Eden Congregational Girls’ Club. The inter-club basketball tournament had also been held, and was won by the Tahatus. During the absence of Miss Cramond, arrangements had been made for the supervision of the tennis, cricket and swimming activities. Delegates for the conference of the Y.W.C.A. of New' Zealand to be held in Marion from January 4 to 11 were appointed. Eighteen delegates had registered to date:—Mrs. Chas. Smith, Mrs. Hankins, Misses Evans, Jessie Stevenson, N. Wilson, P. Wood. Ij. Ormerod. M. Hunter, P. Mead, M. Irving, N. Gallaher, D. Guy, Elva Fraser. Begg, Brownell, McCrea, Cramond, Bishop. REVIVING PAINT If your paint is looking a little soiled and neglected, try touching it up with linseed oil and turpentine. Take equal quantities, and shake well together, then apply with a clean rubber. Finish with a soft polishing cloth.