IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 649, 29 April 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. C. Harkins, of Parnell, is a visitor to Hamilton. At the Royal Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. E. Watson, of Thames. Mr. and Mrs. Brook, of Wellington, are guests at the Star Hotel. Mrs. A. H. Storey, of Te Awamutu, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. B. Burk, of Remuera, returned to-day from a Wellington. Miss Birnie, of Oliaupo, has gone to Auckland, where she will live in future. Mr. and Mrs. McCone, of Toharahi, North Otago, are .staying at the Cargen Mrs. Hagen and Miss Hagen. of Devonport, are the guests of Mrs. Hurdwood in Hamilton. Mme. Humber, of Auckland, is at present visiting Wanganui, where she is staying with her parents. ATHENIAN CLUB The Auckland Athenian Club had a very successful opening to their winter season on Saturday evening, when a large number of members were present at the clubrooms in Grafton Road. The hall had been attractively decorated with autumn colours and a very enjoyable programme was contributed by the following artists: Mrs. Hobday, Mrs. A. Kevin, Miss Ida Walker, Miss Laura Walker. Miss Audrey Perry, Miss Crosher and Sergeant-Major Harrahan. p Among those present were: Mrs. C. Munroe Emanuel, blue beaded georgette. Mrs. Wilfrid Wright, black charmeuse and handsome ivory shawl. Mrs. J. B. King, black ring velvet, with moonlight blue relief. Mrs. D. Cornish, black Spanish lace period frock over pink georgette. Mrs. Jackson Kerruish, cyclamen sequinned frock. Mrs. W. Curtis, grey georgette richly embroidered in mauve and silver brocade. Mrs. G. Mayhill, powder blue crepe de chine. Spanish shawl. Mrs. F. Tysoe, powder blue georgette and silver lace. Mrs. P. T. Keane, jade and pink georgette relieved with silver lace. Mrs. T. Esam, rose and black floral ninon. Mrs. D. Middleton, white beaded georMrs. R. Ross, silver brocade frock. Mrs. C. A. Jarman, beaded turquoise and georgette frock. Mrs. W. Sad grove, sea green taffeta frock. Mrs. Armstrong Kcven, black lace over garnet satin. Mrs. P. Dawson, eau de nil satin and silver lace, shawl to tone. Mrs. Ben Mason, blue crepe de chine and black shawl. Mrs. Harry Waterfield, black georgette, silver trimmings. Mrs. Arthur Wilson, black beaded georgette. Mrs. H. Lorimer, pei'iod frock of mist taffeta. Airs. Bryce Hart, pervenche blue sequinned georgette. Airs. B. Kissen, embroidered silk net. Mrs. Hobday, pink frilled tulle. Mrs. Breez, pale green moire and lame. Mrs. Gilmour, rose and silver sequin S °Mrs. H. Robinson, apricot chenille embossed georgette. Airs. P. Close, pink and black net, with egyptian shawl. . . . Airs. F. J. Fawcett, moonlight blue crepe satin. . . . , Airs. Geo. Stuart, cherry ring velvet and georgette. Mrs. R. F. Wj'att, black embossed geoigette, with pink shoulder posy. Airs. M. Bridgens, apricot georgette. Airs N. G. Fraser, ivory satin peacock gown,’ with skirt of frilled tulle. Airs. Victor Bedford, apricot georgette, gold thread embroideries. Aliss AI. Mortensen, white panne velvet and white fur. , . . . - _ Aliss Dulcie Marmont, delphinium blue satin relieved with cyclamen and silver. Miss Ida Walker, blue satin beaute. with gold lace overdress. Aliss L. Stonham. white georgette and lace, jade shawl. Aliss Laura Walker, cyclamen georgette and silver lace. . Aliss Audrey Perry, ivory tulle °af* satin beaute, with tiny floral rosettes on bouffant skirt. , , n „ ... Miss B. Hicks, flame embossed chenille. Aliss Beehan, shell pink georgette, with diamante trimming. Aliss Ross, green taffeta frock. Aliss W. Crosher, powder blue georgette and sunset taffeta. . Aliss K. Marmont, hand-painted eau de nil period frock, relieved with silver lace Aliss B. Esam, powder blue beaded fl Miss D. Hill, ciel blue tulle and taffeta. 1 e Miss Ashley, black tulle, with diamante Miss L. Titch marsh, blue talfeta. Aliss Stella Thompson, picture frock ot black georgette and lace with uneven he Miss n 'Tremewan, royal blue georgette frock and Spanish shawl. , , Aliss N. Appleyard. royal blue embossed * Aliss G. Teasdale. black and ivory Sa Miss P A Fowler, green georgette Wl^l SS Sil vf r ß^r C trom. cornflower blue velV^S d MrMSTSSiS an, lace. VARSITY DANCE The Auckland University College Students’ Association held a very successful dance in the College Hall, Princes Street, on Saturday evening. Among those present were: Airs. Bartrum, in a frock of pink taffeta. , , . . Aliss D. Aliller. black georgette. Miss Bonner, blue georgette and lace. Aliss Jean Mclntosh, green crepe de chine. Miss R. Walker, black satin. Aliss Joan Hankin, pink crepe de chine. Miss D. Hawkes. saffron satin bodice, with silk skirt to tone. Aliss V. MacCallum, mauve crepe ds chine. Aliss Neale, ebony georgette. Aliss G. Hayward, orange crepe de chine. Miss E. Sharp, blue georgete. I Aliss R. Rawle, pink satin, i Aliss Burcham. red georgette. Aliss R. Turner, cyclamen crepe de chine. Miss M. AlacShane, blue georgette. Aliss AI. AlacCallum, pink georgette. Miss Buckley, mauve georgette. Miss Edna Bowell, daffodil satin. Aliss L. White, ivory lame. Aliss Laing, cream lace. Miss M. AlacAlahon, flame velvet. Miss R. Lovell, floral tinsel corsage. Aliss Wheatley, pink satin. Miss Whitehead, green crepe de chine. Miss K. Hacket, mauve crepe de chine. Aliss X. Callis, pink crepe de chine. When making jelly stir the crystals into the water instead of pouring the water on them: it is easier ajid quicker and just as effective. Always strike a match away from you and thus avoid the danger and pain a spark may cause. A quick “stab’’ ignites the match more surely than a rubbing sweep on the box.

AT DIXIELAND , ( Mr. Harry Neilson and. his orchestra were in good form at Dixieland on 1 Saturday evening, and a large crowd < of dancers enjoyed their excellent , music. ‘ Among those present were:— ( Countess Thelma Metaxa, gown of lido , blue satin beaute with rhinestone re- J lief. Mrs. Huxtable, orange and flame coloured georgette frock. ; Mrs. V. F. Edwards (Sydney), ivory floral taffeta frock. < Mrs. T. Harle Giles, gown of cloth of i gold. Mrs. Methven (Westport/, black se- j quinnecl chiffon gown. Mrs. Hugh Dobie, pistache green satin ; beaute and lace frock. Mrs. Hooton, ivory satin charmeuse ( gown. Mrs. F. Little, gown of black georgette embroidered with jet sequins. Mrs. Karo McGill, canton jade and silver lace corsage with circular pointed skirt of georgette. Miss Peggy Keys, cameo pink georgette frock embroidered with crystal beads. Miss Nell Batey, amethyst georgette i frock beaded in silver. Miss Norma Johnston, midnight blue floral chiffon and lace frock. Miss Marion Phillips, silver lame gown with peacocke bow of deep cyclamen taffeta. Miss Myrtle Inskip, turquoise blue satin beaute and tulle frock with circular pointed skirt. Miss A. Clarke, ivory satin beaute gown with circular skirt hemmed with white fur. Miss Rita Cornaga, ivory georgette frock embroidered with crystal beads. Miss Louis Gaudin, bouffant frock of pastel tinted taffeta. Miss Heather Crandell, ivory satin beaute and tulle frock. Miss Audrey Walton, pastel tinted georgette frock embroidered with crystal beads. Miss Edna Gill, peach coloured lace frock worn over parchment georgette. Miss Jean Macindoe, cedar rose ring velvet gown. Miss Kitty Horsley, bouffant frock of turquoise blue taffeta. Miss O’Connor, parchment georgette and lace frock. Miss Mills, gown of flame coloured taffeta. Miss F. Hall, gown of black georgette and lace. Miss C. Currie, ring velvet gown of deep flame colour. Miss Stone, coral pink taffeta frock. Miss Freeman, frock of orchid georgette with rhinestone trimming. Miss Joyce Dewing, frock of naples blue chiffon. Miss MacFarlane, frock of turquoise blue geoi'gette with uneven hemline. Miss White, deep leaf green chiffon and lace frock. Miss Ailsa Lewis, frilled tulle frock of palest pompadour pink. Miss Audrey Lawrence, black lace gown with shoulder spray of pink flowers. Miss Marjorie Cerrutty, gown of black satin beaute and tulle. Miss Eileen Adkins, black chiffon and lace frock. Miss Marion Griffiths, rose pink satin charmeuse frock with overskirt of rose tulle. Miss Marjorie Webb, pastel pink chiffon frock with circular uneven skirt. Miss N. Scott, frock of amethyst taffeta with butterfly bow. Miss Vercoe, blue and silver bi'ocaded lame gown. Miss Linda Murphy, bouffant frock of ivory taffeta with floral relief. * Miss Lola Letz, frock of peach coloured satin. Miss I. Wells, gown of gold lace and old gold chiffon. Miss M. Simmonds, palest lilac taffeta frock. Miss Kennv, frock of leaf green georgette. Miss A. Scott, buttercup yellow chiffon frock. Miss Edwards, gown of midnight blue and silver lame. Miss McSporran, gown of bronze ring velvet. Miss Mona Brice (Mafton), frock of shell pink satin beaute. Miss Fordism, gown of wedgewood blue crepe wYh orchid shoulder spray. Miss J. Howes, black lace frock relieved with cherry. Miss R. Suisted, bouffant frock of duchess blue tulle. Miss O’Neill, pistache green lame and frilled georgette skirt. Miss Wilson, delphinium blue chiffon frock with diamante relief. Miss Jackson, petal pointed frock of ivory georgette. Miss McConnell, canton jade chiffon frock with uneven hemline. Miss I. Underwood, cedar rose satin beaute and lace frock. Miss Alexander, nile green tal’feta frock. Miss Stain way, gown of rose beige lace over satin. Miss Flanagan, picture frock of black chiffon and rose pink taffeta. Miss Leach, daffodil yellow taffeta frock. Miss R. Leacli. moonlight blue and gold brocaded satin gown. Miss M. Mobberley, chiffon velvet frock of cedar rose. Miss C. Mobberley, frock of black chiffon and lace. Miss N. Bryce, palest primrose satin beaute. Miss J. Stephens, opalescent sequinned gown. Miss Glennon, ciel blue chiffon frock. Miss E. Thompson, beaded georgette frock of turquoise blue. Miss B. Thompson, nile green georgette frock embroidered with silver beads. Miss Honour Bell, larkspur blue satin beaute gown. Miss Huxtable, rose beige georgette and lilac frock. Miss P. McGrath, rose satin beaute and silver lace frock. Miss McGruer, bouffant frock of sea green taffeta. YE OLDE PIRATE SHIPPE Among the large number of dancers who spent a very bright evening dancing at the Pirate Shippe, Milford, on Saturday were: Mrs. Donaldson, pink georgette with cream shawl. Mrs. Cocker, mauve with silver lace overdress. Mrs. Saunders, mauve crepe de chine with pale pink shawl. Mrs. F. Smith, dove grey marocain gown. Mrs. N. Jones, peach ring velvet with uneven hemline. Mrs. T. Archer, pale blue crepe de chine and shawl to tone. Mrs. Wilson, ivory georgette, with embroidered shawl. Mrs. Bailey, mauve taffeta with rhinestone trimmings. Mrs. Nelson, airforce blue crepe de chine, with overskirt of lace. Mrs. Baker, primrose crepe de chine Mrs. Tilton, mauve crepe de chine with gold lace overdress. Mrs. Kingsford, black satin beaute gown. Mrs. Cassidy, flame figured velvet frock. Miss Farquhar, green brocaded satin. Miss Constance A. White, Central Otago, red ring velvet, relieved with gold. Miss Edna Burrell, black panne velvet. Miss Joan Dean, Christchurch, periwinkle pink embossed georgette frock. Miss Amie Chiplin, alice blue taffeta with diamante trimmings. Miss W. Cochrane, pale blue satin, with flared skirt. Miss R. Alexander, apricot rayon with silver overlace. Miss J. Hansen, apricot crepe de chine and georgette. Miss H. Smith, pink coloured chiffon frock. Miss Iris Jones, primrose crepe de chine and blue tulle skirt. Miss M. Harris, cream lace and cvciamen. Miss Milne, black lace with french blue sash. Miss Huckstep, black panne velvet. Miss Elva Fraser, cyclamen georgette trimmed _with lace and rosebuds. Miss N. Mason, brick georgette and velvet. Miss R. Wake, black satin beaute with silver lace overdress. Miss D. D’Esterre. ankle length crepe de chine of apricot shade. Miss Olive Chiplin, larkspur blue chiffon velvet and tulle. Miss Grace Seve, silver tissue with sequined bodice. Miss Cameron, pink ninon with black shawl. Miss Cocks, black beaded satin beaute. Miss Shaw, green satin frock.

Making a City Beautiful i Wipe Out Slum Areas by Simple and Gradual Process (Written for THE SUS) \ S one who is interested in all pub- j lie welfare movements and anxious to see some constructive ideas put into operation toward the solving of the pressing problems that at present confront us, I would like to suggest a scheme of slum redemption for the | consideration of the public of Auck- j land. Everyone agrees that the ugliest spots in our civilisation are the socalled slum areas and we have never been able to tackle their elimination in any systematic fashion. There is perhaps some excuse for the people of older lands, but here in New Zealand there should be no question of slums at all. Offences to the ear and offences to the nose can be dealt with by law, but is there no way of dealing with offences to the eye—for instance, the rows of dingy and dilapidated dwellings which line some of our city streets? These places are not only offensive to the sight, but are detrimental to the health of the inmates. The owners of such houses —as distinct from tenants —must be made to realise their sin against the community. In the first place. zoning would have to be undertaken by the proper civic authorities (I understand this is contemplated) so that residential and industrial districts could be definitely determined. In those districts agreed tq be residential a start could be rriade by setting aside a special street or number of streets to be redeemed each year. The council has already done fine work by tree planting in some of the more attractive residential sections of the city. Would it not be a good idea I in the near future to make a point of planting trees and grass where they are most needed, say, in some of these dingy, neglected streets? It would be within the realms of possibility for a committee to be formed either from the influential private citizens comprising the Town Planning Association, or, indeed, the council’s own town planning representatives, to interview the owners of the properties in these areas selected for redemption, with a view to ascertaining just what they were prepared to do in the way of renovating and improving their holdings. It would be explained to these property owners that concentration would be made on that special street during the year and that public attention would be called to the progress made through newspaper paragraphs and photographs. If the committee found any owner unable to advance sums for repairs, renovations, etc., then a fund might be set aside either from council grant for the purpose, private syndicate of public spirited citizens, or arrangement with the State Advances Department (which, I understand, has quite a substantial amount in hand), to carry out these repairs and improvements, an agreement being entered into with the owner to allow deduction of so much a week from the rents until the amount advanced on lowest possible interest be repaid to the Town Planning Committee. Once owners were interviewed and agreements drawn up an experienced architect might give a few suggestions on the subject of windows, eaves, lattices, window boxes, shutters, general scheme of painting, arrangement of rockeries and gardens; anything that would add to the appearance and living conditions in these cottages, and the street as a whole. The Town Planning Director, Mr. Mawson, made reference to his idea of making the streets narrower and throwing the extra ground into the frontages of private property abutting the street in order to save upkeep of city roading. If this were decided upon, surely the prospect of getting the extra ground given them would make it worth while to the owners to undertake a scheme of improvement and to allow rents to tenants to remain as low as possible. The council committee might make an agreement in the case of a special street to be redeemed that a certain amount of tree planting and sidewalk repairs be put under way in that particular locality. When this work was done, the Town Planning Association might get up a competition for best cottage garden and window' box displays, competitors to receive plants, seeds or bulbs free of charge from the public gardens and reserves. To sum up, the results of such a scheme, if carried out as suggested, would be the redemption each year of a slum street, adding greatly to the beautifying of the city as a whole. The owners would have houses w'hich would not be a disgrace, and their renting possibilities would be enhanced. The poor tenants who are compelled to live in these hovels would be helped beyond our conception in their everyday lives, particularly the women and children; for all psychologists and economists recognise the value of environment and its effect upon morals and health. Men out of employment could be put , on this w’ork, thus relieving the distressing conditions prevailing at this time. Carpenters, painters, plumbers and ordinary labourers would be I needed. After all there would be farreaching results from a comparatively small outlay (with every prospect of getting it returned). The eyes of the L city would be kept turned on each street as it w'as being redeemed; a civic pride would be cultivated and 1 social evils overcome in a practical i manner. A landlord has no more right morally to offer a damp or insanitary 1 house for rent than a fruiterer to sell ; rotten apples instead of good ones. It is detrimental to the health of human beings. Adequate and sanitary shelter 5 is one of the prime necessities of life. EDNA GRAHAM MACKY. » Auckland.

At the Te Rapa Meeting Smart Winter Tailleurs The beautiful weather was much appreciated by the many racegoers at Te Rapa on Saturday. An air of winter was distinctly evident in the ladies’ frocks and costumes. Among those present were:—* Mrs. M. McCallum (Auckland), smart grey and blue chenille suit. Mrs. Vere Chitty, figured velvet in blue and brown tones, with blue hat. Mrs. W. McNicol, smart tailored suit and blue hat to tone. Mrs. R. B. Cranwell, frock of black and white check crepe de chine. Mrs. Carr Rollett (Matamata), black ensemble and hat. Mrs. A. English, frock of black chenille with jade green hat. Mrs. W. Tudhope ; smart navy blue frock and hat. Mrs. J. A. I>. Ritchie, costume of birch bark shade with small brown hat. Mrs. Colin Taylor, navy frock under red leather coat, with hat to match. Mrs. W. Stopford (Cambridge;, grey suit with small jade green hat. Mrs. N. Banks (Cambridge), navy coat and hat. Mrs. -A E. Manning, costume and hat of cedar bark shade. Mrs. Bouillon, flecked tweed costume and hat of beige tones. Mrs. Cussen, black coat and hat. Mrs. H. Rothery (Te Kuiti), smart navy blue marocain frock under fur coat, small navy hat. Mrs. R. Hannon (Cambridge), cedar brown costume and hat of darker shade. Mrs. Allen (Morrinsville), navy frock Mrs - <• Tonks iHawera), bei S e flecked suit and brown hat.

Mrs. E. Mears, navy and red frock with navy hat. Mrs. M. Tims, grey tailleur with blue hat. Mrs. E. 11. O’Meara, suit of wine jersev cloth. Mrs. J. Gray, ashes of roses toned costume and bangkok hat. Mrs. E. R. Gresham, smart velour frock and hat in autumn tones. Mrs. Parke Puttar, black satin coat and black hat. Mrs. B. Hart, navy ensemble and hat. Mrs. Hart (Wellington) chic mist grey costume with green hat. Mrs. H. Windsor (Tamahere), costume and hat of copper beech tone. Mrs. P. McGovern (Te Awamutu), navy and gold frock, navy hat. J , Mrs- J- O’Sullivan (Te Awamutu), black velour d hat U Wlth J&de Vest and big black M r «- L. Chamberlain (Hairini), costume and hat of autumn tones. Mrs. T. A. Milroy. saxe blue frock of crepe de chine under fur coat, blue hat.

Airs. Marshall (Morrinsville), stone grey costume, black hat. Mrs. Noakes (Morrinsville), flecked brown costume and brown hat. Mrs. "W. Hume (Auckland), navy blue marocain and saxe blue hat. Mrs. D. Williams (Te Awamutu), birch bark tweed costume and hat. M rs - -Dingle, navy ensemble and hatMrs. A. Beale, vieux rose costume and brown hatAirs. P. Cleary, black costume with sulphur velour hat and scarf. Airs. J. C. McGovern, navy and red costume and navy hat. Airs. C. Blundell (Te Awamutu), crini--«on jersey suit under fur coat, crimson hat. Airs. G. Gower, stone blue suit and hat to tone. Airs. T. Fraser, black suit with jade green relief and green hat. Mrs. Sutcliffe, navy suit and hat. Airs. Wyvern Wilson, black suit and hat. Mrs. James, navy costume and hat. Mrs. Sutherland (Cambridge), french grey costume and black hat. Mrs. Wyn. Grey, grey suit and a hat to match. Mrs. C. Brewis, beige ensemble. Airs. A. Yule, smart pointed crepe d« chine frock under fur coat, brown hat. Airs. J. Staples, checked fawn suit and I hat. Airs. H. T. Gillies, navy velour costume and navy hat. Airs. Innis (Auckland), saxe blue frock and hat to match. Airs. Hagen (Auckland), chic black and white suit, black hat. Airs. A. Brown, navy and white suit* navy hatAlrs. J. Baxter, biscuit shaded coat over saxe blue frock, beige hat. Airs. C. L. AfacDiarmid. tawny tweed costume and close-fiting hat. „ Airs. Churton (Wellington), navy froc* under smart coat, and black hat. i Mrs. Farquhar, black velour costume j and black hat. t Airs. Hardwood, blue-gTey costume a ß<l hat. Airs. G. S. Crump, costume and hat »® beige tones. Others present were: Misses T. Monckton, X. Monckton, R. Russell, M. ManningB. \ ickery, W. Eggleston, J Elliott <T* Awamutu), F. Jolly, E. Nutsford.*; Somers. D. Yule. C. Chitty, R. Manning9„V. y . Ha * en (Auckland). C. Wallnnt F. Atallnutt (Auckland). E. Wilson, J: 1 tirley, AT. Allen. G. Wyatt, A. (Cambridge), J. Masters and M. Ross-