IN TOWN AND OUT SOCIAL NEWS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 608, 9 March 1929, Page 20

IN TOWN AND OUT SOCIAL NEWS

MOTES

Mrs. TV. M. Passmore, of Auckland, is visiting Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. L. W.j Woolley, of Wellington, are guests at the Star Hotel. * * * Miss M. Heywooil, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. H. Heywood in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin, of Wellington, are staying at the Albert Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Ivirkby Wilson are sailing by the Aorangi on Tuesday for England. Mr. Justice Kennedy and M.rs. Kennedy will leave Auckland to-night for Wellington by the Limited. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Sykes, of .Horbury, England, Mr. and Mrs. Cl. It. Lee, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs, W. Hogan, of Melbourne, are at the Grand. At til© Central are Mr. and Mrs. W. Bell, of Gisborne, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gale, of Sydney, Mrs. F. Goodman, of Gisborne, and Mrs. R. Cobb, of Hamilton. Staying at the Hotel Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. E. 11. Gibbons, of Napier, hr. and Mrs. G. Hallwrigbt, of Hawke’s Bay, Mrs. Simpson, of Marrowgate. England, and Miss A. L. Simpson, of Eta pies, France.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

BREGMEN—ELLIOTT All Saints’ Church, Birkenhead, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday evening, when Kathleen Winifred, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, of Island Bay, Birkdale, was married to Mervyn, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Bregmen, of Birkenhead. The Rev. H. H. Bedford officiated and Mrs. Steele presided at the organ.

The bride entered the church with her father and wore a charming frock of shell pink georgette, the tiered skirt fashioned to form an uneven hem-line. Her tulle veil was arranged on the head to form a cap with clusters of orange blossoms over the ears and fell to form a graceful train. Her bouquet was composed of pale pink asters’ carnations and maidenhair fern.

Two bridesmaids were in attendance, the Misses Gwen Beddek and Ina Bregmen. the former wearing a dainty frock of iris blue georgette, the skirt of which had rows of vandyked frills. Th© latter was froeked in bois de rose crepe de chine finished with rows of small flounces. Caps of tulle to tone ■with each frock made a dainty headdress. Each carried a shower bouquet.

The bridegroom was attended by his cousin Mr. Kenneth Bruce as best man, and Mr. Alf Page acted as groomsman. Following the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained at a reception in the Forresters’ Hall, the bride’s mother receiving in a frock of beig© marocain with a smart hat to tone.

The bridegroom’s mother wore navy georgette with beige tonhigs and a hat to match.

Y.W.C.A. NEWS

DIRECTORS’ MEETING

The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Y.W.C.A. was held on Friday morning, the president, Mrs. J. A. Bradsteet, being in the cliair. The devotional period was taken by Miss Hegg, and a New Year message was received from the Hon. Mrs. Waldegrave, world’s president. It was reported that the garden fete held last Saturday at the residence of Mrs. G. H. Wilson had been a great success. Miss Begg, general secretary, reported that clubs and classes are now commencing and that a large number of girls are enrolling. In the liealth and recreation department several new classes are being formed and the enrolment numbers are very good. The physical director will aim especially this year in helping girls to appreciate artistry and poise in movement. Medical examination will be given also to all girls taking gym. The club activities are being arranged. Miss AlcCrea, girls’ work secretary, reports great interest being shown in the programmes being arranged for Girl citizen sections. This department, catering for girls under 18, gives a wellrounded programme lasting from seven to nine each evening. The senior department, for older girls, will this year be administered by a committee of senior girls and much interest is being shown in the new departure of throwing responsibility back on the girls themselves. The overseas members have been enjoying picnics each week and their evening club is beginning. They are planning to open their year by giving a benefit evening for a distressed family. The Business Girls’ Club is meeting a great need by providing a luncheon and rest room for business girls in heart of the city. There are now two active Women’s Clubs in the association, the Mothers’ Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon under the presidency of Mrs. Hankins, and the Progressive Club meeting on Thursday evenings, Mrs. Ferguson, president. Both clubs are open to all women who believe in the purpose of the Y.W.C.A. Easter camps are being planned, and any girls may enroll for a delightful holiday at the Holiday House, Blockhouse Bay, or at the senior camp. Letters were received from Mrs. Eleanor Mac Neil Anderson, from China, and Miss Doris Gavin, India. A conference of board and committee members is planned for Friday afternoon, March 22. National Council of Women remits for the Dominion conference were also read and discussed. Miss Daisy Dempsey was appointed chairman of the newly-formed Club Activities Committee.

OVERSEAS DELEGATES

COMMITTEE TO BE PERMANENT SELECTING REPRESENTATIVES It lias been definitely decided to establish the standing committee which acted as a selection committee for the recent Pan-Pacific Women’s Conference on a permanent basis, even if one of the international bodies concerned does not participate. Th einternational organisations which were represented in Australia by the temporary standing committee were the National Council of Women, the Australian Federation of Women Voters, the Young Women’s Christian Association, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and the University Women Graduates. When delegates returned from the Honolulu conference they discovered that the standing committee had been disbanded, and there was no body to which to submit a joint report, therefore reports have been given only to those individual organisations which sent delegates. At the Melbourne Conference of the Australian Federation of Women Voters the need of having some machinery in existence to select and prepare delegates for international conferences was emphasised, and although one body did not admit the need for a permanent committee to select delegates for overseas, arrangements are now in hand to establish such a central organisation.

ROTORUA WOMEN’S CLUB REPORT OF WORK

Th© first committee meeting of the Rotorua Women’s Club for 1929 was held on Wednesday afternoon. It was decided to send a representative to the next conference of the National Council which will b© held in May. The president reported that the newlyformed Girls’ League had made up Christmas bon-bons for the club and these were distributed on Christmas Eve to children who otherwise might have had very little Christmas cheer. The Rotary Club had also given a cheque for the club’s benevolent work. The secretary reported that the Girl Guides’ camp, held at Rotoiti, had been a great success. After all accounts were paid there was a very fair balance in hand which was banked to the credit of the Girl Guides’ funds. The picture presented to the club by Miss Johnson had been won by Mrs. Fairley, the winning number being 55.

The thanks of the club are due to all those who have sent in parcels of clothing for distribution. At present help is needed in making up of garments for distribution during the winter.

AN ENGAGEMENT

Th© engagement is announced of Eileen Margaret, fourth daughter of th© late Superintendent Kiely and Mrs. AI. Kiely, of Herne Bay, to Leo James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of Parnell.

GIFT AFTERNOON

A gift afternoon was held at the residence of Mrs. C. E. Thompson, Beach Road, Dargaville, yesterday, under th© auspices of the Presbyterian Women’s Guild, when a number of gifts and cash donations were received. Th© competitions held were won by Mrs. Izod and Mrs. White. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs. Barlass and Mrs. Holm. Mrs. W. L. Grinlinton contributed to th© musical portion of the programme.

OTAHUHU W.C.T.U,

The first monthly meeting for 1929 of th© Otahuhu branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held In the Methodist School Hall, Otahuhu, on Thursday afternoon last. Being the first meeting of the year it took the form of a social afternoon. Musical items were given by Miss Johnston, Miss Denadoes and Mi;s. W. Taylor. It was decided that Mrs. W. Taylor represent the Otahuhu Union at the Dominion Convention, which is to be held in Wellington from March 13 to March 21.

UNIVERSITY WOMEN

ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR The Auckland Association of the Federation of University Women held the annual meeting at the University College last evening. A report of the activities of the past year showed that a donation of £25 had been forwarded through th© national executive to Crosby Hall for the International Fellowship fund, and the association was preparing a scheme to raise funds to assist a local student graduate to go abroad for further study. Reference was made to the honour cbnferred by his Majesty the King upon Dr. Winifred Cullis, professor of physiology, London, who is a vice-president and president-elect of the International Federation. It was resolved that a letter of congratulation be forwarded to Dr. Cullis. Welcome was given to Nurses Edgerly, Innis and I. Gray and to Dr. Margaret Knight, all of whom had returned recently from abroad.

Officers were elected as follow: —President, Mrs. Mulgan: vice-presidents, Miss Clouston and Mrs. Entrican; act-ing-secretary and treasurer,. Miss Yates; members of committee, Dr. Gladys Kowlev, Miss Johnston, Miss Ryburn. Dr. Nortlicroft and Dr. Buckley Turkington were elected delegates to th© National Council of Women, Dr. Turkington to represent the association on the committee of international relations.

BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED

Friends of Miss Dulcie Nicliolls and Mr. Harold Clark met in the Methodist Memorial Sunday School Hall on Thursday evening to give them a kitchen evening in honour of their approaching marriage. Community games and competitions were indulged in and a very enjoyable programme of musical numbers was provided by Miss White, pianoforte solo; Mr. K. Handisides, violin solo; and Miss Trenwith and Mr. Hunter, vocal solos.

The Rev. F. Greenwood eulogised the good work done for the church and Sunday School by the couple.

On behalf of the members of the Sunday School and choir, Mr. A. Trenwith, presented Miss Nicliolls with a dainty silver tea-pot, and in doing so, wished her many years of prosperity and happiness.

WAIKATO NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent) Miss Isabel McKinnon has returned to Hamilton from Wailii, where she was the guest of Mrs. Lightbourne. * * * BRIDGE PARTY On Thursday Mrs. H. Heywood and her daughter, Miss Helen Heywood, gave a Bridge party in the Wattle Tearooms for some of their friends. The rooms were decorated with tiger lilies and the supper tables looked most attractive with pale pink dahlias, blue delphinium and maidenhair fern. Mrs. Heywood was wearing a black georgette gown. Miss Heywood, of Auckland, was also in black georgette. Miss Helen Heywood wore a becoming frock of rose taffeta. The. guests were: Mrs. H. T. Gillies, Mrs. F. Jolly, Mrs. E. M. Cowie. Airs. A. Ward, Mrs. Hooken, Mrs. A. F.i Vo, Mrs. A. Murray, Mrs. G. Barnett, | . H. J. Greenslade, Mrs. A. Bond, M... paga, Mrs. R. Worley, Mrs. W. Tudhopo, Mrs. A. Joseph, Mrs. L. A. Tompkins, Mrs. Colin Taylor, Mrs. F. Bond, Mrs. T. A. Milroy, Mrs. Howard Hammond, Mrs. R. Kemp, Mrs. E. H. O'Meara, Mrs. S. Simmons, Mi's. Wyvern Wilson, Mrs. O. Monckton, Mrs. D. Hay, Mrs. Hubert Hammond, Airs. Steadman (Auckland), Mrs. Kerr (Thames), Mrs. K. English, Mrs. H. Valder, Mrs. D. K. Dunbar, Miss A. Craig (Morrinsville), Miss A. Coventry, Miss Pittar, Miss Moore, Miss r. I’nks. Miss AJ. Allen (Morrinsville), M iso F. Jolly, Miss Ivy Hammond, Miss K. Cowie, Miss Nan Monckton, Miss V. Watts, Miss D. Clark, Miss E. Hammond, Miss L. Valder, Miss Makgill, Miss Buxton, Miss Margaret Clayton-Greene, Miss M. Wilkinson, Miss E. Neckar, Miss Theet (Auckland). Miss Willesden Mrs. E. H. O’Meara won the prize for the highest score and Mrs. R. Ivejnp for the hidden number. MOTHERS’ UNION PARTY On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Frank Jolly entertained the members of the Franklin branch of the Mothers’ Union at her home on Frankton Hill. Lovely scarlet dahlias adorned the big drawing room. Mrs. Jolly received her guests in a handsome frock of black georgette relic - with white. Two amusing comPe m ns were won by Mrs. C. Holloway and Mrs. Brocas. The Rev. E. H. Jones said that he hoped that the branch would maintain its enthusiasm and increase its membership. Members present were: Mrs. H. E. Jones, Mrs. Hardeastle, Airs. Barker, Airs. A Sanford. Mrs. Gosling, Airs. Anderson, Airs. Elliott, Airs. Clune, Mrs. C. Holloway, Airs. T. Steele, Airs. Fisher, Airs. Roderick, Airs. Black, Airs. Jackson, Mrs. Breckon, Mrs. Porter, Airs. Waters, Airs. Bray, Airs. A. Murray, Airs. Brocas and Aliss Waters. * * * CAMBRIDGE PARTY On Tuesday evening a very bright dance party was held at Mrs. Hart’s home in Cambridge, in aid of Miss Myra Hart, th© Citizen’s Queen, at the approaching carnival. Airs. Hart received her guests in a gown of black georgette. Aliss Hart was in petunia georgette embroidered in crystal. The evening passed gaily in dancing and competitions. The latter were won by Aliss M. Souter and Mr. J. Simpson, the second by Aliss J. Carr and Air. J. Wilson, and the third by Aliss M. Short.

Among those present were: Mrs. Posaenlskie, who wore a gown of cameo pink velvet and georgette; Miss M. Langton, lettuce green taffeta; Miss G. Bertlesen, moonlight blue taffeta; Miss C. Hart, shell pink georgette; Miss M. Osmond, champaigne georgette with long cherry sash; Miss J. Couper, rainbow shaded tulle; Miss F. Langton, sand coloured georgette worked in sequins; Miss G. Hulme, black velvet with gay pink shawl; Miss K. Garland, alice blue georgette; Miss M. Short, flame coloured taffeta shot with gold; Miss J. Hulme, apple green georgette; Miss M. Souter, flesh pink georgette; Miss .T. Carr, gold taffeta; Miss J. Kennedy (Wellington), turquoise blue georgette and silver: Miss A. Nolan, cherry mauve velvet: Miss E. Jackson, Chinese lacquer red velvet; Miss Hardy, parchment lace; Miss H. Crowther, hydrangea blue taffeta; Miss K. Brabant, gold lace over coral; Miss J. Veale, black ring velvet; Miss B. Crowther, black georgette with cherry shoulder flower; Miss J. Clemow, jade green taffeta and gold lace: Miss V. Garland, deep rose taffeta; Miss R. Souter, ivory crepe de chine; Miss E. Skeet (Auckland), shell pink soft satin; Miss T. Banks, pistache green taffeta; Miss F. Clark, lemon georgette. HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS Friday afternoon was ideal for swimming and the Hamilton Town Baths saw’ some keen swimming among the pupils of the Hamilton High School. The sports were well organised by the sports mistress, Mis§ O. Dixon. Form and inter-school relay races were very exciting. An unusual feature of the sports was that the senior and junior cups were won by two sisters. Alison and Elspeth McNicol. Many parents and their friends were enthusiastic spectators. Among them were: Mesdames H. Tait, M. Gudex, F. Maston. H. Carter, Sinclair, C. Innis, R. English, W. McNicol, Clough, Forster, R. Cobbe, Goodwin, Mellroy, T. A. Burtenshaw, J. Pratt, Sorby, Ramsay. Bell, F. Snell. Hobbs. Andrews, A. H. Tompkins, Tuck, Meredith-Coles, Bottomley, E. English, Tate, Miller, Nesbit, Frederic. Nicholls. A. Johnson, H. Ross, Gribble. Taine, Wycherley, T. A. Mulroy, Tonks, Chesterman, Leitch, Houghton, H. Hopkins, H. C.aze, Misses R. Sorby, K. Tompkins, E. Wilkes, N. Howe, C. Chitty, M. Innis. I. Pearson. J. Gaze, N. Gaze, N Taylor, Innes-Taylor. V. Watts. M. Tombs, P. Tombs, Noble. Morphitt, Willesden. Carter, G. Higgott. Members of the staff present were; Misses N. Tizard, K. Hogg, G. Wyatt. L. M. Nicholls, E. White, M. Campbell, A. Scott.