IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 561, 14 January 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. Scheele has left town to spend a holiday at Manly. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pope, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss Molly Walker, of Dunedin, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. F. A. Alexander, who has been visiting Sydney, returned to Auckland by the Aorangi last evening. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Edward Russell leave Auckland with the Misses Ailsa and Cicely Russell on Friday for Sydney.

They will leave thereon January 23 by the s.s. Nieuw Zeeland for Java, and then go to Singapore, England and the Continent. Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott, of Christchurch, are staying at the Central Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. L. Raymond, of Wellington. are spending a few days in Auckland. Miss Irene Vanbrugh and Mr. Dion Boucicault, of London, are staying at the Grand Hotel. At the Grand Hotel are Sir Hugo and Lady Hirst, of London, and Sir Ernest and Lady Clarke, of London. Mr. and Mrs. A. Roberton, who have been visiting Japan- and Java, returned to Auckland xast evening on the Aorangi. Sir Dudley and Lady de Chair left Auckland for Rotorua this morning. They will spend a few days in Rotorua, before going on to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Young, of Palmerston North, and Miss A. V. Burnand, of Palmerston North, are staj’ing at the Star Hotel.

Staying at the Royal are Mr. an<l Mrs. A. E. Collins, of Sydney, Mr. and Mrs, Fitzgerald, of Sydney, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott, of Wellington, and Miss C. Steele, of Northampton.

! PARTY FOR BRIDE-ELECT

I Miss Alma Wynyard, of Onehunga, j who is to be married soon, was entertained at a gift afternoon tea on Friday. It was a pleasant little function. and was held at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe at Milford Beach, the hostesses being the Misses Joyce Dewing and Wilma Plummer. Those present included: Mrs. A. Johnston, Miss D. Simpson, Miss P. Simpson, Miss E. Hall, Miss W. Frater, Miss E. Ford, Miss R. McGruer, Miss L. McGruer, Miss V. Dewing, Miss D. Thompson and Miss D. Plummer.

USEFUL HINTS

If forced to use slightly discoloured water for washing, have the rinsing and blueing water slightly soapy also. This prevents sediment from settling and streaking the clothes. Three tablespoons of kerosene. 4 tablespoons linseed oil and 1 £ tablespoons vinegar is an excellent mixture for the mops now so much in use as floor-polishers. Instead of making almond icing for a rich cake, use the yolks of eggs mixed with cocoanut. Apply evenly and stand in a warm oven to dry and harden: then ice in the usual way. Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut end of a saveloy or German sausage; it will keep quite moist and the slice is not wasted through becoming dry Wash kumaras well, place on an oven sheet and bake for hours. When cooked this way they have more flavour than when cooked round the meat. To make a meringue a delicate pink colour, take a knife and cut a lemon with it. I.ien without wiping the knife use it to beat up (he whites of the Sew a loop of ribbon between your suspender-ellp and the button of the suspender. This will tend to prevent the clips from laddering silk stockings. Lorelei, the blonde whom gentlemen preferred, has left no doubt in anybody’s mind as to the real meaning of “gold-digging.” But Americans have coined another slang phrase, “shin-digging,” by which the co-eds describe college dances. Miss Ellen Wilkinson, English M.P., says that the best fed and healthiest people are the bachelors of both sexes, as they are able to do their own cooking, and eat in secret the light meals which they really enjoy. She says that British cooking is dominated by the Victorian male, who felt that he was not being fed unless be had really heavy meals. “The great revolutionary forces in English cooking,” added Miss Wilkinson, “are the woman who is ‘slimming’ and the woman who is busy.” Ladles who intend to have their hair permanently waved are remtnded that Edgene’s representative. Mr. Kropacey. chose our operator to assist him at his public demonstration of permanent waving He said to Miss Chater: "1 congratulate you. Your work Is thorough You are an expert.” Marcel waving, water waving, permanent waving. etc., obtainable.—Stamford Salons, 132 Queen Street. —2

AT DIXIELAND

POPULAR MANAGER RETURNS The throng of dancers who attended the Dixieland Cabaret on Saturday evening were pleasantly surprised on arrival to be welcomed by Mr. Norman Loveridge. the popular manager, who owing to health reasons resigned his post some weeks ago. A wonderful welcome back was given him on Saturday by the host of regular dance patrons, who have so missed his cheery personality, and on every side wishes were expressed that he would be able to continue to manag'e the affairs of Dixieland. Mr. Loveridge, who was kept quite busy replying to all the graceful little speeches made to him. assured the dancers that he would, if possible, remain at Dixieland. Among those present were: Mrs. Gilfillan, frock of gold lace and poinsettia red satin. Mrs. C. J. Silver, Melbourne, crystal embroidered frock of black georgette. Mrs. W. H. Spiller, beaded frock of wistaria goorgette and lace. Mrs. D. Hunter, floral patterned frock of black tafTeta and tulle. Mrs. Mangin, embossed frock of briar rose clienile and taffeta. Miss Jean Lawford, frock of crystal beaded white georgette. Miss L. Waller, lotus pink frock of draped georgette. Miss N. Colbeck, frock of pillar-box red macrame lace. Miss Vaile, beaded frock of powder blue satin crepe. Miss D. Vaile. draped frock of hyacinth blue lace. Miss Sneddon, wild rose pink frock of chenille embossed georgette. Miss Alison Grant (Wellington), frock of black georgette over rose blush chiffon. Miss Cherry Anderson, frock of black mechlin lace relieved with rose. Miss Joan Robertson. crystal embrdoered of ivory georgette. Miss Lonergan, black frock of georgette with coloured motifs. Miss Norma McCullough, draped frock of absinthe green taffeta. Miss P. Hilton, naples blue frock of taffeta. Miss Sutherwood (Christchurch), beaded frock of black georgette. Miss. Adams, white flounced crepe romaine, with "feather posy. Miss Hovey, silver lame frock inset with lace. Miss INI. Moynihan (Wellington), ivory pleated georgette with ostrich feather trimming Miss Minnie Wright, white crepe de chine and fur trimming. Miss Dudley, gold and lilac taffeta. Miss K. Molloy, sea green taffeta. Miss R. McGee, cerise beaded georgette. Miss N. McCarthy, blue georgette over gold lace. Miss V. McGregor, petunia-shaded georgette, with steel bead embroideries. Miss M. Silver (Melbourne), saxe blue georgette with uneven hem. Miss Carr, chartreuse green taffeta. Miss Falconer gold lame and apricot taffeta. Miss Cunningham, thistletuft green georgette. Miss Whitehead, delphinium blue and rose georgette. Miss K. O'Coonnor, duchess blue coi'ded taffeta. Miss H. O’Connor, rose pink and gold shot taffeta.

BEACH HAVEN CABARET

The cabaret at Beach Haven, Birkdale, was a popular place on Saturday evening, where a large number danced to the music of the Melodians Orchestra. Among those, present were: Mrs. J. C. Alexander, frock of apple green and cerise, with shawl to match. Mrs. G. McLean, sea green georgette frock. Mrs. H Phillips, turquoise blue taffeta. Mrs. Murphy (Canterbury), gold brocaded and sequinned frock. Mrs. Bishop, brocaded frock with green wrap. Mrs. L. Anderson, silver lame frock with rhinestone girdle and mauve shawl. Mrs. Wright, orange crepe de chine with pearl trimmings. Mrs. Arthur Stayte, frock of apricot georgette and lace. Mrs, Hughes. briar pink silk crepe frock. Mrs. Bishop, black crepe de chine, oriental trimmings. Miss B. Cain, shell pink georgette, relieved with silver. Miss C. Roger, green ninon, with cream shawl. Miss G. McLean, rose pink georgette frock and posy to tone. Miss A. Hughes, floral crepe de chine relieved with silver. Miss A. Clark, cerise georgette, shawl to tone. Miss PI. Beur, white georgette with silver trimmings. Miss M. Britten, floral georgette, oriental trimmings. Miss A. Thomas, silver tinsel and lace frock. Miss Jean Bishop, frock of salmon pink with fur trimmings. Miss Roger, frock of floral crepe de chine. Miss B. Brown, frock of mauve ninon. Miss K. Hughes, sea foam green taffeta frock. Miss May Kennedy, scarlet georgette with diamante. Miss s D. Kennedy, sea green georgette frock relieved with diamante. Miss B. Stayte, frock of cyclamen georgette and silver. Miss J. Livesyne, rayon silk frock with crepe de chine relief. Miss J Stayte, powder blue beaded crepe de chine frock and Spanish shawl to match. Miss D. Casey, beaded white crepe de chine frock with mauve shawl. Miss M. Murphy (panterbuiw), bottle green crepe de chine frock, with white cape. Miss Wiggins, mauve embossed georgette, with cream embroidered shawl. Miss M. Yates, eau-de-nil green embossed georgette, with silver shawl. Miss M. Brebmer, red patterned crepe de clime frock. Miss Brebmer, frock of pale green. Miss Elliott, scarlet crepe de chine

YE OLDE PIRATE SHIPPE

Another large number of patrons was recorded at Saturday night’s carnival dance at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe at Milford Beach. They included: Mrs. Allan Ty&oe, frock of black georgette. Miss Gwladys Williams, orange georgette frock. Miss Bertha Thompson, georgette frock relieved with feather posy. Mrs. Harry Adeane, frock of lemon georgette. Mrs. F. Tysoe, embroidered ninon frock. Mrs. Lisle Alderton, sequined frock of alice blue georgette. Mrs. Frank Abbott, frock of nile green crepe de chine with diamante reliefs. Miss Linda De Renzy, beaded alice blue georgette frock. Mrs. Trevor Davis, frock of beige georgette and lace. Miss R. Williamson, white Indian satin frock, hand-embroidered. Mrs. Albert Williamson, frock of Wack ring velvet and georgette, with crystal reliefs. Miss L. Campbell (West Coast), pink floral taffeta frock. Mrs. E. Binney, black crepe de chine frock Miss Monks, frock of floral crepe de chine. Mrs. E. G. Webster, cream and duchess blue crepe de chine. Miss Adeane, frock of white georgette. Miss Boyce, cyclamen taffeta frock. Mrs. Mair, frock of crimson satin. Miss Billie Mair, pastel green taffeta and lace frock. Mrs. George Walker, frock of black and white georgette. Mrs. Cole (Christchurch), black georgette frock. Mrs. Snedden, frock of black and emerald georgette. Airs. Fletcher, frock of green chenille. Airs. Eliott Davis, frock of cyclamen | georgette with gold French embroidery. I Airs Kneebone. black jet embroidered frock of georgette. Aliss Winifred Boswell (Thames), frilled frock of mauve taffeta. Alls. B. AI. Douglas, frock of white georgette. Mrs. McCready (New Plymouth), fringed french model of mariette. Airs. C. R- Pettit, powder blue crepe de chine frock with gold lace panels. Aliss L. Cabouret (Tahiti), froek of french floral georgette. Airs. Stubbs (Palmerston North), silver and green lame frock. Aliss O’Connor (Palmerston North), frock of floral crepe de chine. Mrs. Fletcher (Palmerston North), black crepe de chine frock with oriental embroidery. Mrs. O’Brien, black and scarlet crepe de chine frock. Aliss Finlayson, frock of mauve georgette relieved with silver lace. Mrs. Cecil George, silver lame and lace frock. Aliss Helen Wilson (Dunedin), beaded frock of blue georgette. Aliss D. Greenbury, frock of green and mauve shot taffeta and silk lace. Mrs. Ernest Harrison, frock of coral crepe de chine, point lace reliefs, flame and black wrap. Miss Freda Gaudin, frock of beige lace and georgette. & Mrs. G. E. "Downer, pink satin beaute frock. Mrs. Robertson, beaded frock of silver crepe de chine. . Miss Poulton, frock of ivory georgette and lace over pink satin. Aliss V. AI. Peterson, oyster georgette frock over blue taffeta. Aliss Alunn, frock of bronze blue georgette. Aliss Eileen Adkins, mauve taffeta frock. Aliss O. Odium, frock of alice blue georgette. Aliss R. Buckley, embossed chenille frock. Aliss Kitty Williamson, frock of apricot georgette with toning taffeta skirt. Aliss Barbara Greens, sequined frock of rose taffeta. Aliss Sheffield, frock of powder blue georgette and lace. Aliss Rona Johnson, scarlet taffeta frock with gold lace motifs. Miss Rountree, frock of flame crepe de chine. Airs. L. AlcConnell, lemon organdie frock. Aliss D. White, frock of blue crepe de chine with sequin relief and blue wrap Aliss R. Wood, black marocain frock with sash. Aliss Peggy Kennedj*, petalled frock of nile green crepe de chine. Aliss Jean Goodfellow, frock of black lace. Aliss Edna Gye, mariette frock with bronz# and blue scarf. Aliss P. Haszard, lemon overdress on tangerine crepe de chine. Aliss I. Jessup, frock of cream georgette with rosebud relief. Miss Alva Payne, white satin beaute frock. Aliss Alae Abernethy, frock of powder blue georgette and silver lace. Aliss Winifred Cook, frock of pink organdie and black reliefs. Aliss F. Kenny, white georgette frock. Aliss Lala Rae, frock of flame georgette and lace. Aliss AI. Bowden (Wanganui), crimson crepe de chine frock. Aliss Duder, frock of black crepe de chine. Aliss Myrtle Abraham, black georgette frock with hand-worked posies. Aliss N. Wynyard, frock of pink embroidered crepe de chine. Aliss E. AlcKerras, shot blue taffeta frock. Aliss Elaine Clements, beaded frock of mauve georgette. Aliss Fay Alexander (Te Awamutu). fringed frock of black georgette. Airs. F. Southern, frock of flame shot taffeta with gold lace panels. Airs. H. T. Collins (Te Awamutu), black silk frock, mauve reliefs, tonina shawl. All's. Locke (Te Awamutu), frock of figured crepe de chine and oriental scarf. •Airs. J. Elliott, frock of ivory lace over orange satin. All’s. T. Anderson, frock of gold lame with lace flounces. Airs. S. D. Wilson-Stewart, ivory taffeta frock. * T\i rs * frock of beaded georgette Mrs. C. R. Pettit, alice blue mousse: line and silver lace. A - w - Short, beaded frock of black and gold georgette, Mrs. R. Aliddleton, frock of kingfisher blue satin, with gold relief frock. S C " Kn ° X> °" erry cre P e de chine crepe S di' Sine. f ™ Ck of twinkle sett‘e SS U Jarvis > frock of al >ee blue georwith S !oM lac U e CaS * ' V ° ry £e ° rSette trock de M chin?-and E mL a S eAti r °wkp f C °' al a ' epe frock*' Artliur Adkl “, sunset taffeta Miss Edna Langmuir, Aliss Alariorie Woodall, Aliss Laura Stanaway, Aliss E,va Coldicutt, MiS (Whaiigaif- Sa-lU Aliss Doris Preston Miss C. Ash-will, Miss J, Waddin=ton (Napier), Miss E. Wayte. Ston A gi eat many fancy tricks have been played with the marriage contract, but so far tbe romantic period of engagement bas been outside tbe scope of modern innovations. But tbe trial engagement bas come, and Lita Gre'--formerly tbe wife of Charlie Chaplin has entered into a four months’ “trial” Roy , I ,^ a , rcy ’ an °ther screen actor. If they still have tbe same regard for each other at the end of that period as they have at present, they will marry. It is putting tbe idea of Frederick Lonsdale’s “On Approval’’ into practice.