Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 644, 22 April 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Oven Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Taylor and Miss Nancy Taylor have returned to Ohaupo from Feiling. where they attended the .Miss Hendon, late of the Yorkshire "Post,” England. is the guest of Mrs. her home in Hamilton. Mrs. E. Dobson, who has been spending a holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Banks, in Matamata, returns to Wellington to-day. Mrs. H. S. Wright and Miss Wright, of Taihoa, have returned from a holiday in Palmerston North and Taranaki. Miss Maude Shaw, who is shortly to be married, was the guest of honour at a kitchen gift evening, given by her many friends recently in the Matangi Hall. Competitions, songs, monologues, solo dancing formed the programme until supper-time. Then the many gifts were unwrapped, and all danced gaily till a late hour. BRIDGE PARTY Miss Betty Manning was hostess at a bridge party given at her home in River Road. Hamilton, on Friday, in aid of the Girls’ Diocesan School. She was assisted by Miss E. Guy, Miss K. Oliver, Miss K. Tompkins and Miss D. Wilson. Dahlias and red berries formed gay decorations in the bridge and supper rooms. Miss B. Manning’s charming frock was of black lace and ninon. Mrs. A. E. Manning wore a gown of black georgette and guipure lace. Miss Wynn Manning was in a pretty frock of petunia flowered georgette. Others present were:— Mrs. C. B. Wake, who was in lotus rose chenille velvet. Mrs. Lance Tompkins, wearing a black georgette frock. Mrs. J. A. D. Ritchie, in black lace over coral pink. Mrs. A. English, black crepe de chine. Mrs. C. Taylor, parchment lace over shell pink. Mrs. E. O. Brewis, black lace frock. Miss Koa Tompkins rust crepe de chine. Miss Ivath Oliver, black georgette. Miss Eila Guy, frock of blue frilled net. Miss Dorothy Wilson, black beaded georgette. Miss Oecille Chitty, mignonette green chiffon velvet. Miss Nan Monckton, apricot and coffee tinted knee. Miss Trix Monckton, black georgette. .Miss Gray Hammond. corn-coloured lace. Miss P. Ford, shell pink taffeta. Miss Doreep Sergei, taffeta frock of pink and ceil blue. Miss Val Watts, black lace and net. Miss Erena Ward, cherry crepe de chine. Miss A. Coventry, black crepe de chine. Miss B. Vickery, cerise crepe de chine. Miss Tui Gardner (Gisborne), black spotted net. Miss R. Vickery, cherry georgette. Dr. Brewis, Messrs. C. B. Wake, L. A. Tompkins. ,T. A. D. Ritchie, A. English, C. Taylor, R. L>. McFarland, P. G. Harkness, El. Chambers, D. Coventry, D. McCaw, D. Smith, CJ. Hampton, H. Hallett. G. Simmons, C. Bryant, B. Carthew. J. Seavill, S. Lees, R. Newlands. The prizes for the highest score were won by Miss B. Vickery and Mr. B. Carthew, the consolation by Miss C. Chitty and Mr. C. Bryanfi WALTON GOLF CLUB BALL Tho annual ball of the Walton Golf Club, held on Thursday evening in the Walton Hall, was a most successful one. Ferns, g.rcenery and coloured streamers formed the decorations and 'were aided by effective lighting. The Morrinsville Elite Orchestra provided very bright music, and the committee was most zealous in looking after its guests. Among those present were: Mrs. McLean, in embossed black georgette. Mrs. Livingstone, apricot crepe de chene and gold lace.

Mrs. Franklin, black georgette. [ Mrs. Hillier, cyclamen georgette with 1 deep gold lace. Mrs. Mapp, black chiffon velvet. Mrs. Willis, lacquer red beaded geor- | gette. Mrs. Morrison, ivory satin and lace. | Mrs. Adams, black velvet and rose. 1 Mrs. Barlow, champagne shaded crepe do chine. Mrs. Nicholl, black lace and georgette. Mrs. Adams, jun., ivory crepe de chine and soft lace. I Mrs. Spence, white crepe de chine. Miss Joan Watson, pistache green georgette. Miss r>. Dido, shell pink georgette. Miss E. McLean, lotus rose taffeta. Miss E. Adams, leaf-green ring velvet. Miss E. Whitworth, apricot crepe de chine and lace. Miss E. Faucett, burgundy red crepe Miss B. Ramsey, black georgette. Miss Truelove copper-shaded georgette. Miss K. Truelove, black georgette. Miss C. Pahl, rose crepe de chine. Miss M. Whitworth, jade green georgette. , , , Miss A. Whitworth, beaded aeriel blue georgette. Miss P. Whitworth, mauve and silver tissue. Miss O. Mudford. mimosa yellow crepe de chine. Miss C. Carroll, frock of primrose lace. Miss Thomas, black crepe de chine. Miss A. Small, cream embossed georgette. „ , Miss E. Gunn, shell pink figured satin. Miss E. Kirk, ivory net and silver U Miss D. Kirk, periwinkle blue net. j Miss K. Martin, phlox pink crepe de . chine. Miss O. Blanche, patterned red crepe j de chine. Miss B. Colly, hydrangea blue lace. ] Miss M. Ross, crimson crepe de chine, i Miss D. Wilcox, willow green net. Miss D. Egan turquoise blue velvet. Miss O. Tuck, buttercup satin beaute. Miss E. Johnston, royal blue georSe Miss G. Forman, Chinese red georgette. Miss M. Tuck, shell pink crepe de Ch Miss P. Cunninghame, alice blue georMiss A. Cunninghame, delphinium blue crepe de chine. Miss E. Carley, mau\.e and silver tisSU Miss P. Carley, flame crepe de chine and gold. - , , ». Miss L. Gallagher, ceil blue georgette. Miss P. Mapp, rose taffeta. Miss M. Mapp, primrose taffeta. Miss M. Imlay wistaria georgette. Miss W. Nicholls, briar rose georgette. Miss M. Simpson, flowered georgette. ; Miss P. Franklin, shell pink tulle. \ Miss F. Scott, hydrangea blue crepe ele chine. DANCE AT TE PAPAPA TENNIS CLUB MAKES MERRY A very successful dance was held on Thursday evening last by the Te Papapa Tennis Club, in the Te Papapa Public Hall. Excellent music was supplied by Mainland’s Orchestra, and the duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. W. Bentley. The novelty dance was won by Miss Gay Cairns and Mr. Reg. Hatton. Among those present were: Mrs. W. Bentley, frock of navy georgette. Mrs. Johnson, midnight blue taffeta, with uneven hem-line. Mrs. Marks, lotus blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Mainland, black satin grenadine and diamante. Miss ID. Douglas, petunia, charmeuse and silver lame posy. Miss R. Warren, primrose georgette and lilac tulle, shawl to tone. Miss E. Riley, lemon floral ninon and mauve taffeta. Miss J. Cairns, rose satin and lace over-dress. Miss G. Cairns, leaf green panne velvet with sequin trimming. Miss G. Hayes, apricot crepe de chine and black shawl. Miss G. Whitehead, maize frock of crepe de chine with floral relief. Miss Reeves, black ring velvet frock with hip bow of tulle. Miss L. Stokes, sea green frock of georgette. Miss H. Townley, beige taffeta frock.

DICKENS EVENING Tho literary circle of the Lyceum Club met on Friday, when Mrs. Kenneth Gordon, a vice-president of the Auckland Dickens Fellowship, gave a brief biographical sketch of tlie famous author and his work. Mrs. W. H. Parkes, president of the Lyceum Club, introduced Mrs. Gordon. Genius, said the speaker, had been j truly defined as the power of expres- i sion, and this gift Dickens possessed to a remarkable degree. At an early age he had realised that his gift must be used for the service of humanity, and he did much to alleviate the sordid misery and crime of the world by his intense descriptions of those conditions in some of his most famous books. Mrs. Gordon’s speech was followed by three character sketches from Dickkens. These were an impersonation of Nancy in ‘‘Oliver Twist” by Mrs. D’Authreau: “The Elder Mr. Weller,” a* comic sketch from Pickwick Papers, given by Mr. G. G. Grant: and a dramatic sketch. “Fagin in the Condemned Cell.” from “Oliver Twist,” rendered byMr. T. Vivian. SOCIAL AND DANCE The Social Club of the Electric Construction Company of New Zealand held a very enjoyable social evening and dance In the Lewis Eady Hall on Saturday evening. Over 200 people were present, and a pleasant evening was spent dancing to the bright music supplied by the Regal Five. During the evening Mrs. J. Robertson, accompanied by Miss Anderson, and Mr. T. Moffat sang several songs. FAREWELL TO MRS. DALBY The executive committee of the Pitt Street Methodist Womens Missionary Auxiliary last Friday afternoon were entertained at the residence of Mrs. P. G. Steinert, of Williamson Avenue, the occasion.. being a farewell to Mrs. Leonard B. Dal by- and Miss Dalby, who are leaving by tlie Aorangi for the Homeland. Miss Winstone, the president, spoke briefly, and on behalf of the auxiliary presented Mrs. Dalby with a , case of afternoon teaspoons with greenstone handles. Miss Dalby was presented with a silver vase. Afternoon tea was served and an enjoyable time was spent.

SILVER WEDDING MR. AND MRS. A. HAMMOND A very enjoyable evening was spent on Friday in the Broadway Tea Rooms, Papakura. when Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hammond, of Valley Road, Papakura, entertained a large number of friends to celebrate their silver wedding. The Rev. R. R. Greenwood occupied ! the chair. After the various toasts had been honoured, dancing, interspersed with musical items was enjoyed by the guests. Songs were given by Mrs. R. Lever. Mrs. Young, Mrs. W. Kidd, Mr. W. Kidd, Mr. McMillan, Mr. T. C. Seaton. The hostess, Mrs. A. Hammond, received her guests wearing a charming frock of white georgette and lace trimmings. Among those present were: Mrs. E. D. McLennan, frock of navy crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Shirley, black frock of marie tte. Mrs. McMillan, cyclamen taffeta frock. Mrs. W. Hammond, slate and grey silk crepe. Mrs. Gerrard, brown beaded crepe do chine. Mrs. Cain, figured silk crepe frock. Mrs. Young, flame crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Kidd, mauve georgette and flower to tone. Mrs. Hastie, geranium pink velvet frock. Mrs. J. Morton, fawn frock of georgette. Mrs. J. Walker, opal blue georgette. Mrs. Simpson, apricot, silk frock. Mrs. John McCall, blue frock of chiffon. Miss N. Hammond, rose pink crepe de chine. Miss M. Hammond, green frock, gold trimming. Miss E. Hammond, blue silk crepe frock. Miss M. Moody blue frock with lace trimmings. Miss De Suza, cyclamen taffeta frock. Miss M. Ludwig, blush pink brocaded silk. Miss H. ITammond, rose pink silk crepe, i Miss Martha Hammond, almond and green silk crepe. ! Miss N. McCall, maize crepe de chine. Miss P. McCall, ciel blue crepe de ! chine. BRIDGE PARTIES AT TE PUKE Mesdames Vercoe and Wilson were hostesses at a bridge evening at the Lyceum Club. Mrs. Vercoe chose a fawn rayon frock, and Mrs. Wilson wore a brown jumper suit. The guests were Mrs. and Miss Petrie, from Bulls. Mrs. Petrie was frocked in black charmeuse, and Miss Petrie wore a biscuit and brown crepe de chine frock. The prize-winners were Mesdames Knight and Granger. Those present were Mesdames Watson, Granger, Simpson, MacFarlape, Martyn, Knight, Davies and Miss Wat- * * * Mrs. Is. Booker entertained at a bridge afternoon at the Lyceum Club on Friday. She received the guesis wearing a biscuit georgette and lace frock and sage green satin coat. The club rooms were decorated with large bowls of autumn-tinted leaves and bronze chrysanthemums. Tho “hidden number” was won by Miss King. Other winners were Mrs. llarvey. Mrs. Budd and Miss Wilkie. The guests present were: Mesdames .Tones, MacFarlane, Knight. Simpson, Granger. Martyn. Davies, Budd. Cashmore, Harvey. Gibbings. Mends, Wilkie, Butcher. Misses Rogers, Mollgaard. Jamieson, Bush. FAREWELL FUNCTION On Friday evening the staff of the Papakura branch of the Farmers’ Trading Co. honoured the accountant, Miss A. Campbell, who is leaving to be married shortly to M.r. T. Dunckley. The manager, Mr. S. Evans, complimented Miss Campbell on the way she had carried out her duties, mentioning the fact that she had been clerk for eight years in the old firm of Messrs. Willis Bros, before it was taken over by the Farmers’ Trading Co., and that she has held her present position for another eight years with the present firm, making a total of 10 years' service, during which time she had earned the esteem of management and staff alike. In presenting her. on behalf of the staff with a dainty English china tea sea, Mr. Evans stfid that he was voicing the sentiments of the whole staff, in thanking her for her services and wishing her every joy and happiness in her married life. ! ! : ; | : i | j i |