IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 667, 20 May 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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At the Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. G. | Reid, of Pago Pago. i Mrs. Tronghton Clark, of Rotorua, is j a visitor to Auckland. * £ * | Mr. and Mrs. Cotterell, of Rower . ! Hutt, are visiting Auckland. j Mr. and Mrs. R. Cobbe, of Hamilton, j are staying at the Central. * * * j Mrs. R. J. Foreman has returned j to Auckland from Wellington. \ Mr. and Mrs. E. Hardy, of Tauranga, ! are among the guests at the Albert Hotel. * * * , Mrs. F. R. Cooper and Miss X. Cooper j and Miss G. Brown, of Wellington, are ‘ staying in Auckland. ' Wellington . visitors at present in | Auckland include Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie I and Miss A. Kirkcaldie. | Mrs. Westall left by the Tofua on | Saturday on her return to Suva. Miss ! Nina McKay accompanied her. i Staying at the Grand Hotel are Mr. j and Mrs. C. Gray, and Miss Gray, of j Pukerua Bay, and Mrs. C. T. Clark, of j Rotorua. * * * ■ Miss Florence Jennings, of Mildura, ; who lias been visiting Auckland, left j by the ITlimaroa for Sydney en route for England. I Professor and Mrs. F. P. Wilson, of ! Wellington, are making a motor tour ! through the R.otorua and North Auckj land districts. i Mrs. Cobbe, wife of the Hon. J. B. j Cobbe. Minister of Industries and Cornmerce, who has accompanied her husband on his Northern tour, is now in j Auckland, i * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. Sutherland, of Well- ! ington: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jorgenson, lof Wellington: Mr. and Mrs. F. S. I Rolls, of Wellington; and M,iss L. O. ! Mears. of London, are guests at the | Star Hotel. MATAMATA NOTES I Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wells, Matamata, ; are spendnig the vacation in Wellington. * * * Mr. and Mrs. K. H. O’Halloran, Auckland, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Banks, Matamata. Miss Plooper. of Cambridge, is the guest of Mrs. P. Cannell, Hinuera. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Judd, Thames, are spending a holiday in the Matamata district. Mrs. F. A. Stockdale, Matamata, has gone to Christchurch for the holidays. * * * Mrs. R. H. Ferguson, Hamilton, is on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. Thirlwall, Matamata. * * * Mrs. R. W. Stevens, Matamata, is visiting Auckland. FOR JASPER’S MISSION SUCCESSFUL CLOTHES DRIVE HELD AT MANUREWA

WINTER GARMENTS COLLECTED

Last Thursday evening a large number of people assisted in making a success of the old clothes drive held in the Manurewa Picture Theatre, in aid of the Rev. Jasper Calder s mission.

The function was organised by Mrs. G. Osborne, of Manurewa, and she was assisted by Mrs. Warlich. A varied and useful lot of clothing was collected and has been forwarded to the Rev. Jasper Calder for distribution to the poor of Auckland. Mr. G. Gallaher, chairman of the Manurewa Town Board, presided, and expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large audience in spite of the adverse weather. 1-Ie complimented the organisers on the splendid results achieved.

During the evening a very enjoyable programme of musical items was contributed by the children of the district, and their efforts met with the unanimous approval of the large gathering. The programme, which was in the capable hands of Madam Eileen Frost, was as follows: Vic Harrison, pianoforte solo: Noel Blythe, Phyllis Rogers, Marjorie Prendergast, Heather Finlay - son, Joan Willet and Joan Smy the, elocutionary items; Gaynor Maxwell and Gladys Osborne, gavotte; Kathleen Smith, Glyds Osborne and Miss I. Coppins, vocal solos; Messrs. Walker Bros., instrumental trio; Gaynor Maxwell, Diana Lodge, dances; Neville Walker, violin solo; J. Medley, song and dance; Miss Marie Darby, pianoforte solo: F. Farrer, M. Weedail, G. Osborne, I-I. Finlayson, dialogue.

EDUCATIONAL RECEPTION On Thursday afternon last the Minister of Education, the Hon. H. Atmore, gave a reception in the social hall at Parliament for the delegates to the various educational bodies then in conference in the capital. A speech of welcome was made by the Minister, and other speakers were Mr. Hall, president of the New Zealand Educational Institute; Mr. H. P. Kidson, president of the Secondary Schools’ Association and Mr. L. J. Wild. Among the guests were the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Sir Charles Statham, members of Parliament and their wives, the Mayor, Mr. G. A. Troup, and Mrs. Troup, and delegates to the conferi ence, as well as representatives of all ! branches of education.

i YACHTING MEN GIVE ENJOYABLE DANCE AKARANA CLUB FUNCTION I Gay streamers and lights sang higft i colour into the decorative scheme at j the Akarana Yacht Clubhouse on Satj urday evening, when the members en- | tertained their friends at a dance. During the evening balloons and other favours were distributed and an excellent orchestra supplied all that was needed to keep the guests thronging the dancing floor and eagerly demanding encores. Committee members present were:— Mrs. Miller, in an orchid-coloured georgette and lace frock. Mrs. Webster, whose frock was of ivory crepe de chine. Mrs. Heard, wearing a floral crepe de chine gown. Mrs. Mackay, who chose a black satin beaute gown. Mrs. Jaffers. in a frock of moonlight blue crepe de chine. Miss M. Ratcliffe, wearing a rose-col-oured crepe de chine and georgette l'rock. Miss W. Haitian, in a floral lame frock with bouffant skirt of taffeta. Among the dancers were:— Mrs. Lidgard, period frock of lotus blue taffeta. Mrs. Boswell, frock of Chinese red and black patterned velvet. Mrs. E. Peachey, cedar rose chiffon frock. Mrs. Hanlon, navy lace and crepe de chine gown. Mrs. Musket, beige crepe fleuri. Miss J. Collier, frock of almond green crepe de chine. Mrs. Donald, leaf green crepe de chine and georgette. Miss Pitkethley, gown of black satin beaute and lace. Miss B. Wilson, bouffant frock of sea foam green taffeta. Miss V. Hood, frock of larkspur blue taffeta. Miss J. Hood, cerise crepe de chine gown. Miss B. Wade, frock of pink tulle with uneven hem line. Miss Hurfitt, frock of flame taffeta and tissue. Miss Minns, frock of black crepe de chine with uneven hem line. Miss Blackledge, cherry and figured crepe de chine gown. Miss Rawle, buttercup satin frock with shadow hem of tulle. Miss Fi'ancis, lacquer red crepe de chine. Miss E. Boswell, cedar rose satin charmeuse and lace. Miss Blutcher, cameo pink crepe de chine frock. Miss Mariano, amethyst georgette frock. Miss Goldsmith, leaf green chiffon velvet gown. Miss J. Bradburn, frilled frock of moonlight blue satin and tulle. Miss Fort, lido blue crepe de chine frock with primrose relief. Miss Dumper, nile green crepe de chine banded with toning velvet. Miss Masefield, frock of black crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss J. Miller, cream georgette frock with shoulder spray of flowers. Miss Upfold, black satin charmeuse gown. Miss G. Howell, frock of ecru lace worn over rose pink georgette. | Miss Smeeth, embossed georgette gown. Miss Burgess, black sequined gown. Miss Boyes, rose crepe satin gown. Miss J. White, larkspur blue crepe de , chine. Miss Mangan, floral lame corsage with leaf green chiffon skirt. Miss E. Jeffers, amethyst crepe de ; chine. Miss W. Jeffers, beaded georgette frock of cedar rose shade. Miss Darbel, lacquer red ring velvet . and georgette. Miss McDonald, peach coloured satin ' charmeuse. Miss T. Clark, hyacinth blue crepe de chine gown. Miss McLeod, frock of floral chiffon and Miss Scott, cloth of silver and black satin beaute. Miss Andrews, lido blue satin charL meuse. , Miss White, frock of french grey chiffon relieved with cerise. Miss Smith, black satin beaute gown. Miss Patterson, frock of amber shaded 5 satin charmeuse. GOLD AND WHITE SCHEME FOR BIRTHDAY DANCE Mr. and Mrs. E. Q. Haddock, of Papatoetoe, were the host and. hostess at a very enjoyable party held in the Methodist School Hall, Papatoetoe, on Saturday evening, to celebrate the coming l of age of their only daughter, Eileen Moyra. A canopy of gold and white streamers ar.d numbers of gailycoloured balhins decorated the hall, with trails of asparagus fern twining round the walls. The tables were daintily decorated with the same colours, the place of honour being occupied by a beautifully iced birthday cake, carrying the requisite number of kewpies.

Games and competitions were enjoyed, and the winners of the latter were:—Mrs. J. Sanderson, tennis wedding competition; Miss R. Lusby and Mr. J. Evans, newspaper dressing competiton; Mr. C. Firth, advertisement competition. A number of musical items were given by Mr. John Sanderson, vocal solo; Miss Mabel Bryant, elocutionary item. Mrs. Haddock received her guests wearing a frock of black crepe de chine, with relief of fawn. Miss Haddock wore a dainty frock of lace over cherry crepe de chine. Among those present were: Mrs. W. Firth, wearing a frock of sedge green silk repp. Mrs. D. Reid, in a black silk crepe de chine frock. Miss W. Sanderson, whose frock was of patterned crepe de chine. Miss N. Closey, in a floral silk marocain frock. Miss K. Bryant, in a frock of eggshell blue taffeta, with tinsel trimmings. Miss D. Bryant, wearing a rose pink crepe de chine frock. Miss Joy Smith, who wore a frock of floral taffeta. Miss L. Reid, who chose a frock of black panne velvet and ta»feta. Miss E. Butterworth, whose black silk lace frock had scarlet relief. Miss H. Woodward, in a frock of rose blush creep de chine. Miss W. Reid, who wore a patterned ring velvet frock. Miss A. Sargent, in a frock of moss green jersey velour. Miss C. Bryant, whose frock was of periwinkle blue ninon. Miss E. Brown, in a black velvet frock i with diamante trimmings. Miss E. Farrand, wearing a frock of wineberry crepe de chine and lace. Miss E. Matuschka, in almond green crepe de chine, with trimmings of gold lace. Miss E. Boldero, who wore a frock of floral silk, with relief of lace. Miss R. Lusby, in a bois de rose silk ; repp frock. . Miss K. Macdonald, whose nile green crepe de chine frock had floral relief. Miss M. Bryant, in a frock of vieux rose taffeta, with tinsel trimmings. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY AT TAIHOA At the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. M. Finnegan, Taihoa, TOO guests assembled in the hall to honour the 21st birthday of their son, Mr. James Finnegan. Mrs. Cotter. Messrs. Broome and Robertson supplied the music for dancing. Mr. TV. Madill thanked Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan for the very pleasant evening. Mrs. Finnegan received her guests wearing a frock of navy silk marocain. Miss Finnegan wore a lacquer red crepe de chine and lace frock.

BRIDE-TO-BE IS GIVEN CHARMING PRESENTS AT GAY DANCE PARTY

Hosts of intriguingly mysterious parcels containing dainty gifts for her | future home were brought by many guests to present to Miss Imelda Frost at an enjoyable party arranged at Otahuhu on Saturday evening by Mrs. 11. Seagar. Wearing a pretty gown of crocus mauve crepe de chine with a trail of flowers falling over one shoulder, the bride-to-be was a happy person as she made a gracious little speech of thanks for her delightful gifts. To x-eceive the guests the hostess, Mrs. Seagar, wore a black gown of satin crepe brightened with trails of chenille embroidery. Bright dance music was provided by Mesdames Jamieson, H. Seagar, J. Gillies and Mr. Tidmarsh, and Mr. J. Gillies acted as master of ceremonies. Novelty competitions added amusement to the evening, and were won by Miss Zoe Walsh and Mr. Fred McAnulty. Musical items were given by Miss Ruby Maher, Miss Clark, Miss Sylvia Poynter, Mr. Ben Davis and Mr. H. Seagar. Among tiiose present were: Mrs. TV. E. Frost, wearing a frock of cinnamon crepe marquise. Mrs. M. Poynter, in an unrelieved navy georgette lrock. Mrs. R. Randrupp, who chose imperial blue ring velvet, with trimmings ol gold lace. Mrs. J. E. Gillies, wearing a frock of cornflower blue ei’epe de chine. Mrs. McCowatt, whose frock was of cyclamen georgette. Mrs. F. J. Mai’sden, in lime green georgette, w r ith trimmings of tiny wine rosebuds. Mrs. Marsh (Inglewood), who wore a frock of salmon satin beaute. Mrs. S. Rykers, in a patterned crepe de chine frock and shawl to match. Mrs. J. Maher, wearing a frock of saxe blue. Mrs. G. Bentley, whose black satin frock was relieved with white georgette. Mrs. Brown, in a frock of black crepe de chine, worn with a Spanish shawl. Mrs. Vic. Fagan, whose frock of taffeta silver- lace was finished with a shoulder rose. Mrs. J. Greene, who wore a black lace frock with relief of silver and oriental shawl. Mrs. A. Briggs, in black crepe de chine, with ivory contrasts. Mrs. TV. McAnulty, in a frock of navy silk moracain with diamante. Mrs. TV. H. Jamieson, wearing a black ninon frock with l’eliefs of lame. Mrs. TV. S. Wood, in a frock of black crepe de chine, with flame facings. Mrs. Arnold, who wore an unrelieved peacock blue crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Apps, in a frock of plum silk, with champagne trimmings. Mrs. T. Gibb, whose frock of navy crepe de chine had georgette panels. Mrs. C. TVaddell, wearing a navy georgette frock. Mrs. J. McAnulty, who chose navy georgette over cerise satin for her gown. Mrs. T. W. Day, whose black georgette frock had silver bead embroidery. Mrs. Brown, in a black satin frock with gold touches and an ivory shawl. Mrs. T. Drumm, whose frock of mist brown silk repp had relief of electric blue. Miss Sylvia Poynter, in a frock of green, featuring an uneven hemline. Miss L. Whittle ‘(Westport), whose golf green georgette frock was trimmed with gold and violets. Miss Reta Hart (Mastertonl, wearing a frock of apricot georgette, relieved "with gold tissue and tiny buds. Miss L. McGee, in an unrelieved frock of black satin romaine. Miss Frances Briggs, wearing a black crepe de chine frock with floral trimmings. . Miss Ruby Maher, in a salmon pink crepe de chine, with posy and shawl to tone. Miss G. Drumm. who pinned a posy to tone on her frock of apricot crepe de chine. Miss Z. Walsh, in an eau de ml georgette frock. Miss Annie Campbell, whose frock of pastel blue satin crepe was worn with a shawl to match. Miss M. Birt, wearing a frock of coral pink georgette. . . Miss Dallas Wren, who wore an lrismauve crepe de chine frock. Miss D. Blockley, in a frock of ashes of roses georgette and a black beaded shawl. . , , - Miss Mavis Wren, wearing a frock of unrelieved black satin carreau. Miss V. Drumm, in a shell pink georgette frock relieved with silver.

TEACHERS OF DANCING ENTERTAIN PUPILS AND THEIR FRIENDS SOME CLEVER ITEMS The Misses Beresford gave a very jolly dance last Thursday in the Cabin Tea Rooms. During the evening Miss Aileen Beresford and Mr. Stevens gave a clever exhibition of all modern dancing steps. The pupils also performed a novelty ballet, the soloist being Miss Jean Auger. Miss May Beresford’s orchestra supplied the music. Among those present were: Mrs. Temm, cerise taffeta frock. Mrs. Kearsley, kingfisher blue satin and posie. Mrs. McKenzie, old gold satin crepe. Mrs. Rolton, pale pink georgette frock. Mrs. Santo, satin and orange lace gown. Mrs. McLean, cream satin and lace frock. Miss M. Beresford, black satin and lace. Miss A. Beresford, cream satin and lace gown. Miss T. I-lartley, dainty frock of shell pink satin and lace. Miss I. Corbett, lavender lame and lace. Miss Peters, french hand-painted georgette. Miss X. Dawson, rose pink satin beaute. Miss K. McDonnaugh. cyclamen georgette with corsage of shaded tissue. Miss B. Hooker, black lace, Spanish shawl. Miss C. Mills, peacock blue satin. , Miss M. Drever, black crepe de chine. Miss V. Drever pink satin, lace overdress of silver. Miss S. Pointer, frock of rose pink taffeta. Miss' J. Auger, frock of turquoise blue crepe de chine. . Miss J. Mac Lean, gown of cameo pink satin beaute. Miss It. McAdams, frock of shrimp pink crepe de chine. Miss M. Zimmer, pervenche blue spotted swiss muslin. Miss Kane, frock of rose pink mousseline de soie. Miss McKenzie, palest leaf green crepe de chine gown. PHILISTINES’ CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The first meeting for the year of the Philistines’ Club was held in the Amateur .Operatic Hall on Saturday evening, and? was restricted to members only. The annual general meeting was held, Mr. F. J. Hutchinson being in the chair. The report and balance-sheet were read by the treasurer, a satisfactory balance being shown. The resignation of the secretary, Mr. J. Wilson, was accepted with regret, and Mr. C. E. Clarke was elected in his stead. After the business had been concluded supper was served, and later dancing was held. Among those present were: Mrs. Harle Giles, Mrs. Garland, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson, Mrs. Xello Porter, Mrs. F. Colledge, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Gettos, Mrs. Dallen, Mrs. Harold King. Mrs. Jones. Miss Wyn Gillespie, Miss Myrtle Burns. Miss Doreen | D’Authreau. Miss Joyce Porter, Miss i Maekay, Miss Paterson, Miss Hill, Miss i Clarke, Miss Wright. Miss Packer, Miss ! Visco, Miss Dallen, Miss Palmer.

FOOTBALL DANCE AT DEVONPORT

The Devonport United Football Club continued its series of fortnightly socials on Saturday last in the Foresters’ Hall, Devonport, with a good attendance and a bright entertainment. The \ club, which has a very enthusiastic ! women’s committee, uses the funds from these socials to equip its players : with jerseys, so that the club teams always take the field in spick and span j order. Since the club fields nine or i ten teams the task of looking after the | sartorial aspect of the football game ! is no light one. Among those present were: Mrs. A. Saxon, in a Japanese red. satin and lace frock. Mrs. A. Halvey, who wore powder-blue georgette. Mrs. A. Dalton, wearing midnight blue crepe de chine with oriental shawl. Mrs. M. Drake, black crepe de chine lace trimmed; uneven hem. Miss Z. Adams, in fuchsia taffeta with net and floral trimming. ; Miss Amos, wearing leaf-green crepe de chine. Miss Z. Itassey, in nile green charmeuse and lace. Miss Z. Wills, who wore lilac blue taffeta and silver relief. Miss E. McKenzie, wearing black georgette with sequins and silver embroidMiss Ruby Buckley, in an aprtcot silk net frock. Miss L. Anderson, whose frock was of coral pink georgette and lace. Miss S. Anderson, in peach taffeta and diamante. Miss F. Lyall, wearing black georgette and satin crepe. Miss C. Lawrence, in gold lace, relieved with tulle. Miss L. Low, wearing green crepe de chine with shoulder posy to match. Miss E. Reid, in jade green taffeta and a shawl to tone. Miss Kydd, who wore blue crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss O. Peterson, in a beaded black crepe de chine frock. Miss I. Archer, in silk georgette with sequined embroidery. Miss Frances Hewell, in a blue em- j broidered georgette frock. Miss G. Lord, wearing black velvet and georgette. Miss E. Bush, in chiffon velvet and gold lace. Miss J. Kyle, who chose apple-green crepe de chine and lace. Miss R. Blanchfield, in a jade satin crepe frock. Miss Green, wearing nile crepe de chine. Miss 1. Briggs, in a frock of cuban orange velvet. Miss X. Edwards, in canary georgette j and a peacock shawl. Miss M. Bowen, who wore a cyclamen j crepe de chine and tulle frock. Miss K. Gardiner, wearing apricot chen- j nille georgette. Miss W. Goad, in a flame georgette i frock. Miss L. Saxon, who chose beige crepe de chine and diamantp. Miss G. Rappard, whose frock was of unrelieved black satin. Miss E. Donovan, in a cerise frilled tulle frock with a hip bow of taffeta. Miss L. Scott, wearing a frock of saffron georgette and an emerald shawl. The Kit Kat Band supplied bright music.

AT DIXIELAND Constant applause rewarded Harry Xeilson and his bright orchestra at Dixieland on Saturday evening for the excellent programme of music they provided for the entertainment of the large crowd of dancers in attendance. A clever exhibition of Russian dancing was given by Miss G. McNaughton, the principal of St. Andrew's Academy of dancing. Among those present were: Mrs. Rex Carew, gown of black georgette and lace with uneven hem line. Mrs. Gilfillan, frock of ivory georgette embroidered with crystal beads. Mrs. Douglas, gown of ivory satin eharmeuse. Mrs. McFerran, black crepe de chine and georgette frock. Mrs. Tarbrum, gown of lido blue georgette with taffeta inset. Miss Phyllis Gash, frock of pastel pink georgette with frilled skirt. Miss Wicks (Christchurch), gown of deep hyacinth blue ring velvet and gold lace. Miss J. Clarkson, black georgette frock with ivory relief. Miss Daphne Knight, black georgette gown embroidered with rhinestones. Miss Ailsa Lewis, pompadour pink satin beaute and tulle frock with uneven hem line. Miss Madeline Gaspard, gown of cherry lame and georgette with vandyked hem. Miss Barbara Potter, frock of cameo pink taffeta with shadow liem and yoke of sea green georgette. Miss Karo McGill, frock of ivory satin beaute and georgette embroidered with rhinestones. Miss Jean Macindoe, frock of black taffeta embroidered with gold thread. Miss Marjorie Suter, frock of pistache gi*een chiffon. Miss Leatherbarrow, black georgette gown sequinned in deepest ravenswing blue. Miss X. Colbeck, satin eharmeuse gown of pistache green. Miss Ann Gordon, black satin beaute gown. Miss Phyllis Macindoe, floral georgette frock of rose on an ivory ground. Miss Violet Bennetts, black georgette frock with petal-pointed hem of uneven length. Miss Rainger, georgette frock of deep cuban orange. Miss Alfreda Suter, frock of pale amethyst satin beaute and georgette. Miss M. Goldwater, gold lame gown. Miss Margaret Young, bouffant frock of marigold taffeta. Miss Thelma St. Clair Whyte, ivory georgette frock relieved with silver. Miss Jean Lawford, beaded satin frock of leaf green. Miss Dot Wilson, black and ivory satin frock. Miss Jean Forman, flame coloured chiffon frock. Miss D. Vaile, frock of gold lace worn over parchment georgette. Miss M. O’Connor, frock of delphinium blue ring velvet. Miss E. Monks, cedar rose georgette frock with blue relief. Miss Canavan, frock of black lace and ring velvet. Miss Betty Semple, frock of buttercup yellow satin and tulle. Miss Nancy Semple, amber tinted crepe de chine gown. Miss May Semple, palest primrose satin beaute with relief of turquoise blue. Miss Wickham, leaf green georgette embroidered with silver beads. Miss Xina Wallace, marigold gros grain taffeta frock. Miss Rowe, ivory figured georgette. Miss Molly Forsyth; ivory chiffon frock embroidered with silver beads. Miss H. Morse (Gisborne), flesh pink satin beaute. Miss Marjorie Webb, frock of turquoise blue georgette with diamante relief. Miss Sheen, frock of duchess blue taffeta and gold lace. Miss O. Monks, gown of black satin eharmeuse. Miss R.R James, frock of sea foam green chiffon. Miss Street, powder blue georgette and silver lace. Miss Cottingham, frock of almond green georgette. Miss Rowe, frock of ivory embossed georgette. Miss M. Me An ley, palest primrose satin beaute and georgette frock. Miss J. Barry, satin beaute gown with bouffant overskirt of cedar wood tulle. Miss Dunn, canton jade satin gown embroidered with gold. Miss Lilian Firrell, black satin beaute. Miss Turner, ivory .and old gold charmeuse gown. Miss O. Champion, burgundy chenille embossed georgette. Miss X. McGinn, peach-coloured tulle frock. Miss K. Johnson, ivory brocaded satin relieved with blue. Miss Latimer, gros grain taffeta frock of palest apricot and gold. Miss Sturt, chenille embossed gown of honey colour Miss Doris McGee, brocaded gown of {- gold and almond green.

TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY

DEVONPORT PARTY To honour the coming of age of their daughter Beatrice, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. S. Robinson, of Devonport, gave ; a merry party on Saturday evening in the Devonport Deague Hall, Church Street. Pink and mauve were selected for the decorations of the hall, drooping festoons of greenery j being contrasted with suspended bouquets of blooms and floating balloons. The supper tables were set off with i pink chrysanthemums. The guests were received by Mrs. ' Robinson and Miss Robinson, the lat- ' ter being the recipient of warm congratulations and numerous presents. Songs, instrumental solos, games, competitions and dancing made up a gay evening. Among the contributors of concert items were Miss H. Clist, Mr. V. Thomas, Mr. Gordon Shand and Mr. J. Collins’s orchestra. Mrs. Alex. S. Robinson was in a smart gown of black beaded georgette over black satin. Miss Beatrice Robinson had chosen a dainty frock of white beaded georgette over white satin. The guests included: Nlrs. R. Goldsmith, in a frock of black and gold laee. Mrs. A. J. Walter, who wore a fawn crepe de chine frock. Mrs. T. Shand, in midnight blue crepe de chine and silver. Mrs. D. Macfarlane, wearing pale blue satin and silver lace. Mrs. H. Bolton, in a cinnamon rayon ! silk frock. Mrs. Goldsack (Hawke’s Bay), who 1 wore a bismuth grey frock. Mrs. Simmonds, in a black satin crepe. ! Mrs. McClusky, whose figured rayon ! frock was of multi-colouring'. Mrs. C. Finnigan, who chose apricot taffeta for her frock. Miss Althea Goldsmith, wearing rose crepe de chine. Miss X. Walter, in red velvet, with a red posy at the shoulder. Miss W. McClusky, in shell pink lace and georgette with. diamante and an ivory shawl. Miss J. Robson, wearing orchid lace with a silver girdle and diamante buckle. Miss X. Tipping, who chose wistaria mauve crepe de chine, with an overdress of lace. Miss J. Taylor, in a satin overdress mounted on rose pink georgette. Miss I. McCluskey, who wore apple green crepe de chine. Miss D. Birchdall, whose frock was of silver lame with green tulle and taffeta ! silk skirt. Miss O. Clist, in an apricot crepe de J chine and lace frock. Miss X. Drummond, wearing cardinal satin and lace. Miss U. Gardner, in an apple green georgette frock with handkerchief skirt. Miss H. Clist, who wore satin over turquoise tulle. Miss M. McKenzie, whose black crepe | de chine frock had coffee lace panels. Miss M. Larrit. in primrose taffeta with roulet yoke and embroidered panel. Miss Z. Gardner, wearing nile green georgette, relieved with embroidered tulle. Miss E. Cotes, in an apricot crepe de j chine frock. Miss M. Frith, whose cyclamen taffeta frock had a silver posy. Miss R. Woods, in a coral pink georgette and lace frock. Miss E. Fizzini (Hamilton), wearing blue shot taffeta and silver tissue. Miss M. Cotes, in rose pink taffeta and gold lace, with a rose shawl. Miss Peters (Sydney), wearing black crepe de chine with oriental relief. At supper Mr. R. Goldsmith, M.C. for the evening, toasted Miss Beatrice Robinson, the toast to the “Father and Mother” being made by Mr. X. XewCompetition winners were: Misses E. Cotes, Peters, X'. Walter and O. Clist, Messrs. A. Walter, Blaekiem. B. Woods, W. Horsley and C. McCluskey. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Mollie, younger daughter of Mrs. aijd Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., of Omahu Road. Remuera, to John Kenneth, son of the late Mr. Geo. M. and Mrs. Johnston, of 31 Rahiri Road, Mount Eden.

Patou counsels the mode of all black and, as a foil, bright yellow gloves This alliance is indeed plus chic, and ! already several smart women h-i \ i adopted it—a. correct top coat of nn black cloth, tailored, a skullcap of felt a jumper of yellow, and black host : and shoes.