IN TOWN AND SOCIAL OUT NEWS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 688, 13 June 1929, Page 4

IN TOWN AND SOCIAL OUT NEWS

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Miss Esme Myers, of Epsom, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. C. Broughton, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss S. Holloway, of Wanganui, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas., of Auckland, are at present in Whangarei. MISSIONARY AUXILIARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The Auckland Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary Mist anniversary celebrations were continued in the Pitt Street Church yesterday afternoon. when a largely-attended general meeting was held in the schoolroom. Greetings were received from sister societies and friends. Mrs. Goldie, a pioneer missionary in the Solomon Islands several years ago, gave an address and compared present-day conditions with those of, several years ago. A great advance had been made since those days, she said. Sister E. Dobby spoke on missionary work among the Maoris. During the afternoon a birthday cake with 21 candles to celebrate the anniversary was lit by Mrs. Slade and cut by Mrs. Dellow, a life member. Afternoon tea was served and songs were given'by Miss Wilson and Miss Buttle. Representations of work done on the New Britain, New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Maori Mission fields was given at a concert in the evening. Appropriate costumes were used and native songs were sung. Items were given by Mrs. Rattray, Mrs. P. Dellow, Miss Mather and Miss Yorke, and a poi dance, with a welcome by Mrs. Meta Karaka, was given by a party of Maori girls.

FRYING-PAN FAILURES HOW TO AVOID THEM By HOUSEKEEPER Frying is a culinary art in itself, a fact that not every inexperienced young housewife realises! Here are some hints that may save her much trouble and disappointment when she essays those frying-pan dishes that sound so easy, but that unaccountably fail to do her credit when she tries her ’prentice hand. Light and delicate food should always be fried in pure oil or butter. For heavy and bulky items lard is especially well suited. Beef and mutton dripping have a mtich greater consistency than any of the former, and canont be bettered for frying very soit and. watery food commodities. Goose-grease, and all barnyardpoultry fats, serve admirably well for frying small articles of food in the soft and watery category, And, apropos goose-grease though not of frying, this fat makes most light and delectable pastry—absolutely free from any taste of its goosey origin! Olive oil, and other vegetable oils, are invaluable in flying, since they are capable of reaching a very high temperature without being spoilt. One paramount factor in really successful frying Is to use plenty of fat; and, above all, to raise it to the correct temperature, so that the food really is cooked —not merely browned on the outside—in the grease. When done, fried foods should be lifted out of the pan with a proper ‘slice” and laid to drain on a cloth or paper, in a hot place. Frying fats can be stored in the right kind of vessel, in a cool place, and use dover and over again, if they are carefully purified by frequent melting-down, and vigorous stirring in boiling water. There should always be sufficient fat completely to cover the food to be fried, and it must be at actual boiling point. This you can test by dipping your finger Into water and shaking it over the pan. If the fat crackles the temperature Is O.K. It Is best to fry omelets in a pan kept specially for that purpose.

GLUE-POT /*ND WASHTUB HOW TO CLEAN SERGE I find it is not generally known that ordinary sheet-glue—the hard kind you buy at the ironmonger’s—provides a most admirable means of washing serge. And by a quite simple tubbing process. Place a quart of water in a saucepan, and dissolve two ounces of glue in it. Add this to a tub of warm water, and put in the dirty articles. Washing should be a matter of kneading and squeezing as opposed to ! hard rubbing. Take care, however, to ■ perform this kneading and squeezing I process very thoroughly. Another I ultra-important point is to rinse in j several warm waters, till the water j becomes quite clear. The articles ! should then be passed through the j mangle, shaken, and hung up to dry i in the ordinary manner. It is likewise essential to note that | the glue-washing method must never be employed while the serge Is at all greasy. I washed my own small daughter’s blue-serge “gym.” frocks in this way for years, with gratifying success; but was always careful to remove any grease-stains before tubbing. Coatfrocks and skirts can be tackled without qualms if the same preliminary rule is observed, and all greasy spots—or spots that look as though they might be grease (just to be on the safe side) —are dealt with in advance. D.G.

Successful Dance

Municipal Officers' Social Club ENJOYABLE ITEMS Hanging: baskets of fern and flowering: pot plants decorated the Town Hall concert chamber last evening when the Municipal Officers’ Social Club held an enjoyable social evening. Miss Jean Macindoe’s orchestra provided splendid music for dancing, and during the evening a programme was contributed by Mrs. T. Monaghan. songs; Miss Tv. Christie, songs; Mr. 11. McLennan, flute solos, and Mr. T. T. Garland, a humorous item. Committee members present were: Miss McGuire, who wore a frock of sunset crepe de chine, with a blue shawl. Miss 3C. Christie, whose simple frock of gentian blue chiffon was trimmed with a large bow of blue and silver lame. Among those present were:— Miss A. Basten (councillor). who was in a black sequimied gown. Miss Basten, wearing a frock of wedgwood blue georgette and lace. Mrs, Bartram, whose black georgette gown was embossed with silver. Mrs. J. S. Brigham, who wore a blue embroidered shawl over a smart black lace gown. IN BLACK LACE Mrs. Paterson, wearing a gown of black lace over flesh pink chiffon. Mrs. J. Barr, in a pretty frock of deep cyclamen georgette. Mrs. E. Scholes, wearing: a frock of frilled net of sunset shade. Mrs. Rogers, whose cerise chiffon velvet gown was relieved with gold. Mrs. D. G. Jack, who had chosen a ravensv/ing blue georgette gown. Mrs. I. Monaghan, who wore a frock of ivory frilled tulle, with satin corsage. Mrs. J. O'Brien, in a frock of gros grain taffeta, in shades of jade and gold. Mrs. C. Burton, whose black chiffon velvet gown was relieved with diamante. Mrs. J. Nottingham, who wore peacock blue satin charmeuse. Mrs. Roberts, who was wearing a smart gown of lido blue tissue. Mrs. Asquith, in a cyclamen sequinned gown. A BLACK SEQUINNED GOWN Mrs. C. Bland, who wore a black gown embroidered with jet paillettes. Mrs. Day, in a frock of cameo pink crepe de chine. Miss Taylor, who was in a rose pink satin beaute gown. Miss McLaren, who was in a velvet gown of lido blue. Miss M. Smythes, wearing a frock of ivory satin beaute. Miss D. Scott, who was in a pastel shaded georgette frock. Miss F. Dickens, in a gown of cherry coloured chiffon velvet. Miss K. Peebles, whose frock of peach pink georgette had a frilled skirt of uneven length. Miss Anderson, who wore a duchess blue georgette frock. Miss A. Deacon, in coral pink satin charmeuse. Miss M. Jack, who wore a lace frock of larkspur blue. A PERIOD FROCK Miss N. Hughes, who wore a period gown of black taffeta and lace. Miss D. Scott, whose bouffant frock of floral taffeta, was relieved with silver. Miss Langford, in a rose pink crepe de chine gown. Miss Gilbertson, wearing a peach coloured taffeta gown relieved with gold. Miss V. Willott, wearing a ring velvet gown of deepest lilac shade. Miss R. William's, who wore a pretty orchid chiffon scarf, with her gxeen georgette frock. . Miss L. Heape, who was in cameo pink satin with a tulle overdress. SATIN AND TULLE Miss D. Heape, who wore an uneven length satin and tulle frock. Miss M. Sharp, wearing a frock of frilled ivory georgette. Miss Gwilliam, whose frock of cedar rose georgette had a deep shadow hem of lace. Miss R. Perkins, wearing a. flounced frock of red georgette and silver. Miss 11. Dalton, in a gown of apricot crepe de chine. Miss Dutton, who wore a peach coloured shawl with her ombre crepe de chine gown.

HOLY TRINITY CLUB VISITORS ENTERTAINED There was a large attendance of members and friends of the Otahuhu Holy Trinity Social Club at the fortnightly meeting held on Tuesday in tli© Otahuhu Public Hall, when the executive officers and members of the Otahuhu St. Andrew’s Society were the official guests of the evening. Mr. J. C. F. Paine, president of the club, acted as M.C. and extended a cordial welcome to the club’s guests. Mr. H. McKechnie responded on behalf of the members of St. Andrew’s Society. Dancing was indulged in to the strains of the club’s orchestra, under the leadership of Mrs. F. Andrew, and Miss Marjorie Seel played a couple of very pleasing extras. A Monte Carlo competition was won by Miss Rowse and Mr. Wood. Keen competition was displayed in the progressive 500 tournament, the successful players being Mrs. E, Mouton and Mr. H. White. BIRTHDAY PARTY

A very gay evening was spent at ; the residence of Mrs. J. Maher, Nikau j Road, Otahuhu, on Monday, when a i number of friends of her son, Trevor, i was entertained in honour of his 14th birthday. * I The evening was spent in dancing i and games, and gaiety was added to j the function by a couple of novelty j competition. The supper tables were prettily de- , corated with streamers of varied shades. The place of honour was oci cupied by a birthday cake mounted j with 14 candles and daintily iced in | the guest’s League football colours. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of i Gretchen Marguerite, youngest daughj ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hulme, of | Cambridge, to Miles Hastings, of Te [ Awamutu. younger son of Mr. and Mrs. L. IT. Otway, of Dulwich, Lonj don.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. Harper, who has been spending some months in Hamilton with her sister, Mrs. J. Gibbons, has returned to Wanganui. Mrs. F. S. Mcßae has returned to Palmerston North from Hamilton, where she was the guest of Mrs. A. E. Manning. Miss Innes Gould, of Sydney, who is spending some time in New Zealand, is at present visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Taylor, in Cambridge. READING CIRCLE MEETS On Tuesday the Reading Circle at the Lyceum Club had a very pleasant evening in the lounge. The following one-act plays were read: “St. Simeon Styletes,” by Haden Smith, in which the following members read parts: Miss Fan Jolly, who was St. Simeon; Miss L. M. Nicholls, a pilgrim; Mrs. J. Staples, a king; Miss Alison Scott, his jester; Miss A. Gillillan, Eudocia, a lady; Miss B. Houlder, her maid; Miss G. Eggleston, the devil; Miss E. Turner, his friend. “The Will,” by J. M. Barrie, in which Mrs. F. Bullock read the part of Philip Ross; Mrs. T. Campbell, Emily, his wife; Miss Wyatt, the clerk; Miss Osmers, Mr. Devizes, senr.; and Miss Eastwood, Mr. Devizes, junr. Those present were: Mrs. J. Staples, Mrs. F. Bullock, Mrs. T. Camjpbejl, Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. H. Toombs, Mrs. Scrimshaw, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. E. J. Johnson, Mrs. J. Standrin, Miss B. M. Campbell, Miss I. Andrews, Miss 11. M. Hall, Miss J. Jolly, Miss Osmer, Miss P. Bullock. Miss E. Bullock. Miss M. Houlder, Miss A. Scott, Miss J. Welsh, Miss L. Nicholls, Miss Eastwood, Miss E. Turner, Miss E. Madelev, Miss G. Wyatt, Miss A. Gilfillan, Miss Wallnutt, Miss G. Eggleston. CAMBRIDGE HUNT On Saturday afternoon the Waikato Hunt had a most enjoyable run. About 70 members —men and women—met Broadmeadows and hunted mostly over the properties of Mr. S. Holmes, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Stokes and Mr. Cartmill. The conditions were ideal for an afternoon’s keen sport. Later all were hospitably entertained by Mrs. Peake and her son George. CAMBRIDGE DEBATE On Monday evening the Cambridge Literary and Debating Society had an interesting debate. Their subject was, "That the risks taken in the attempts to establish an air service between England and her colonies are justified ?” Mr. S. N. Ziman was in the chair. The speakers for the affirmative were Mr. S. R. James and Mr. E. B. Kemsley: for the negative, Mr. A. N. Macky and Mr. Edgar James.

When the. subject was thrown open for discussion several members spoke. Mrs. Ziman. Mrs. W. J. Ward, the Rev. C. W. Clark, Mr. H. Rowlands. Mr. F. Penn. Mr, H. L. Posseniskie. After the president’s summing up, a vote was taken, which resulted in a big majority for the affirmative.