IN Town AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 642, 19 April 1929, Page 4

IN Town AND OUT

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NOTES Airs. J. Grovenor and Aliss.. N. Daly, | of Sydney, are at Hotel Cargep. Aliss Lilian Valder, of Hamilton, is the guest of Airs. J. Cook, in Mount Eden. Aliss Alary Maddox lias returned to Auckland from Tirau, where she was the guest of Aliss Al. Bailey. Aliss K. Al. Wilding, who has been visiting Airs. Reid Harper in Otorahanga, has returned to Auckland. Mrs. G. T. C. P. Swabey, who has been visiting Dunedin and Christchurch, has returned to Auckland. * >► * Aliss Gwen Puller ton returned to town this morning from a visit to Christchurch and the Josef Glacier. Airs. Longsdon, wife ol‘ Commander Longsdon, has returned to Auckland from a visit to Christchurch and the South. Air. and Airs. St. J. Juunneause, of Whangarei, and Air. and Airs. Al. F. Bourke, of Wellington, are at the Star Hotel. Airs. Averill and Aliss Winifred Averill left by the Limited last evening for Wellington. Aliss Averill leaves to-day by the Rangitiki for England. WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Aliss Ivennerley, of Marlborough, is j the guest of Airs. Arthur Griffiths in | River Road, Hamilton. Airs. F. Blundell, of Wanganui, who lias been visiting Airs, Lacy Peake, ifi Haerere, Jias returned to her home. Aliss Tui Gardner, of Gisborne, who has recently returned ' from a visit to Sydney, is visiting her aunt. Airs. A. Joseph, in Hamilton. She intends spending the winter with her. Aliss Al. Finlayson, who has been the guest of Aliss A. Brown in Cambridge for some weeks, has returned to her home in Whangarei. GIRLS’ CLUB MEETS On Alonday evening the St. John’s Girls’ Club, in Te Awamutu, had a party in their club room. The hostesses\ were the Misses L. and Al. Spinley. A musical programme had been arranged by Airs. Atkey and Aliss H. Garvey, in i which songs were sung by Airs. Morris, Airs. Atkey, Aliss Dunkley, Aliss Morris, ! Miss Green and Aliss Empson. AlusiI cal monologue was given by Aliss | Shepherd, pianoforte solo by Miss P. j North, a pianoforte duet by Aliss P. North and Aliss Garvey, and a monologue by Aliss L. Bray. This programme was followed by a talk on | “Flowers and the Art of Decoration,” bv Aliss Sheppard, of Auckland. Those | present were Airs. Trill, president; Airs. ; Sheppard, Airs. G. Teasdale, Mrs. Denley (Putaruru), Mrs. Atkey, Airs. Alor- ■ ris, Aliss AT. Spinley, Aliss S. Empson, | Aliss L. Bray, Aliss L. Spinley. Aliss L. I Hutt Ngaruawahia), Miss B. Green, ; Miss E. Ball, Aliss E. Bowden, Miss A. j Gifford, Aliss V. Hutt, Aliss E. Irwin, I Aliss P. North, Aliss J. Patterson, Aliss J. Jeffrey, Ariss E. Davis, Aliss L. Finch, Aliss G. Reyburn, Aliss H.- Garvey, Aliss j B. Dunkley and Aliss AT. Alensforth. FAREWELL PARTY j Airs. R. J. Entrican and the Misses Entrican. who leave for England today, were the guests of honour yesterday afternoon at a farewell tea party given by Airs. Al. Brook, of Corbett tscott Avenue, Epsom. Gold chrysanthemums and scarlet dahlias made effective decoration in the drawing-room, where Airs. Brook received her guests in a smart gown of embroidered naples blue georgett.e Other guests were Airs. Melton Clark, Mrs. Veale. Mrs. E. Holiday, Airs. R. Hulbert. Airs. R. Cockroft. Airs. J. Brook, Airs. E. Cooper. Misses C. and 11. Brook. Aliss E*. Veale, Miss AT. Williams. Alisses P. and Al. Feet, Aliss I. Totman, Aliss G. Hamilton, Aliss H. Veale. Aliss K. Brook, and Miss L. Cockroft. GIFT AFTERNOON Aliss Phyllis Nicholson, Frontier Road, was the guest of honour at a gift afternoon on Wednesday given by Alesdames S. Clark and R. Noonan at the latter’s home in Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu. Some thirty guests were present, the afternoon being devoted to music, elocutionary items anrl competitions. Airs. Teasdale was the winner of a competition, Miss Be van being awarded a consolation trophy. The bride-to-be was the recipient of a number of valuable presents. Airs. Noonan received her guests wearing a smart frock of black panne velvet. Airs. Clark wearing bois de rose jersey velour.

FAREWELL TEA-PARTY 1 I Dahlias of rosy pink shading to j l j glowing crimson and potted fern were ; j arranged in the lounge at “Fernleigh” : yesterday afternoon when Mrs. J. H. < Hunt, of Fiji, entertained a number 5 of friends at a farewell afternoon tea. During the afternoon Miss Sturt sang 1 several delightful songs and pianoforte solos by Miss Adams were very much ( appreciated. ~ .1 he hostess was gowned in blonde georgette and lace. 1 Among the guests were: Mrs. Cotter, beige two-piece suit. t Mrs. Sinderland, black crepe de chine Mrs. Fraser, ensemble of navy blue and * Chinese red. j Mrs. Napier, gown of black crepe de chine. 1 Mrs. Scarborough, gown of black crepe de chine and georgette. £ Mrs. Boyd, figured crepe de chine gown of pistache green. j Mrs. Johnson, black satin ensemble. Mrs. Hough, two-piece suit of dove , grey. Mrs. Abel, crepe de chine gown of del- < phinium blue. Mrs. Adams, navy georgette frock. . Mrs. Sturt, crepe de chine gown of naples blue. , Mrs. Message, french grey jumper suit. < Mrs. PLersiette, beige and violet crepe de chine. j Mrs. Wilson, navy and rose figured crepe de chine. t Mrs. Keesing, cinnamon and beige jumper suit. ( Mrs. bloodless, nancy beige georgette | frock. f Mrs. Rayner, lacquer red and white spotted crepe de chine. c Miss Hunt, gown of ravenswing blue crepe de chine. r Miss Smith, beaded georgette gown of navy and red. t Miss Sturt, honey beige jumper suit. Miss Adames, printed georgette frock g of henna and black. Miss Keesing, frock of navy and beige georgette. . t Miss Scarborough, beige jumper suit. Miss Fraser, ensemble of navy blue g i and red with pleated skirt. ! Miss Cotter, french grey costume and | '“«• —- PAPATOETOE PRESBYTERIANS 6 ,— £ WOMEN’S SOCIAL GUILD £ A record number of members and friends of the Papatoetoe Presbyterian § Hedies’ Social Guild attended the first meeting of the session held in the Papatoetoe Presbyterian School Hall, Great South Road, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. T. H. "Roseveare, president of the guild, presided, and extended a cordial welcome to the large gathering. A very enjoyable programme of musical numbers, which was rendered, met with the unanimous approval of the 1 gathering, each item being encored. The following contributed: Miss Dulcie Hughson and Miss Asher, pianoforte < solos; Miss Asher, Miss Mary Wilson, j ' Miss Marjorie King and Miss Robert- ] son, vocal solos; Mrs. Carroll and Miss , Rita Grinter, elocutionary items. The , programme was organised by Mes- , dames A. Muir and A. W. Hall. Stalls were erected in the hall, and were the means of adding revenue to the guild's funds. The stall-holders were: Produce. and fancy stall. Mes- . dames Hunter, Wilson and Knight; sweet stall, Misses Mary Hall and Joyce Knight: afternoon tea was supervised by Mesdames McFarland. Wells and Miss Ross. VICTORIA LEAGUE FAREWELL TO MEMBERS The ever-ready committee of the Victoria Deague yesterday morning : gave a morning tea farewell to three . members of the league who are leaving 1 on overseas visits. Vases of autumn-shaded flowers and snlall ferns placed by the windows ! made the room look very attractive. The guests of honour were Mrs. J. B. McFarlane, president of the EverReady Committee, who is leaving on a visit to Canada, Mrs. Angwin, who will in future reside in Australia, and Mrs. Webster, who is leaving on a visit to that country. Among the other guests who were present were: Miss Mowbray, Mrs. W. M. Passmore, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Gulliver, Mrs. Keesing, Mrs. Worrall, Mrs. Stanley Chambers, Mrs. Heather, Mrs Harrison, Mrs. Preston Chambers, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. D. Ro?s. Mrs. Dromgool, Mrs. Slatei*. Mrs. Skeates. Mrs. Alfrey, Mrs. j McKay, Mrs. C. Kissling. Miss Robin* son. Miss Aickin, and Miss Calders. MANGERE EAST WOMEN’S GUILD PRESIDENT’S “AT HOME" The supper-room of the Mangere i East Public Hall was prettily arranged 1 as a drawing-room yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. E. Pledges, president, - of the Mangere East Women’s Guild, tendered a very enjoyable “at home” to the members and intending members of the guild, prior to the commencement % of the ensuing session, which starts = next month. The tables, which were arranged “ round the room, were prettily decked \ with tall vases and bowls of gold and ji maroon dahlias, and michaelmas | daisies. . j A couple of enjoyable solos were con- \ tributed by Mrs. W. W. Massey, and Miss Scarborough rendered some * humorous elocutionary items. Mrs. . McDonald fulfilled the duties of accompaniste. Interest was added to the function by some interesting and amusing competitions. the winners of which were; Motor-car wedding, Mrs. Prangley, 1; Mrs. Solomon, consolation; lucky num- j her, Mrs. Burnell, 3, Mrs. King. 2.; , Menu competition, Mrs. Coleman: un- i j lucky number, Rev. Trueman. During j ‘ the function. Mrs. Hodges was the rej cipient of a handsome shower bouquet ; | from the members of the guild, as a j j token of appreciation of her untiring ! ' efforts on the league’s behalf. COSTLEY HOME CONCERT j Members and friends of the One- ; hunga branch of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary entertained the inmates | of the Costley Home at a concert last j evening. ‘ Mrs. T. Moor, convener of the entertainment committee, organised the j concert, the items being received with ! great appreciation by those present. ' The programme consisted of songs by Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. C. Paple, Mr. Pliilpott, Mr. C. Paple, and a duet by . Paple and Mr. Clegg; fancy dancing by Miss Reeves, Miss Dees and Miss Wolsenden: recitations by Mrs. Sibbin; j pianoforte and guitar solos by Miss • Osborne: and items by the Onehunga ! Methodist Church Choir, under the I ; leadership of Mr. A. R. Gatland.