Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 689, 14 June 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

21st. BIRTHDAY

Bright Dance Party Celebrates Majority MR. CLARENCE CORBETT Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Corbett, of ' Mount Eden, entertained on Wednes- j lay evening a large number of guests n honour of the coming of age of their son, Clarence. Dancing and competitions helped to pass a merry evening. The reception and supper rooms were decorated in a colour scheme of blue and gold. To receive her guests the hostess, Mrs. Corbett, wore bois de rose georgette, heavily beaded in cry- j stal, and black shawl, and was assisted j by her daughter, Gwen, who wore | fuchsia ring velvet and diamante. | Among the guests were:— Mi's. McQuoid, in black georgette. Mrs. Matthews, wearing black georgette and lace.

Mrs. A. P. Ward, in black georgette and silver. Mrs. J. FI. Pagni, french embroidered black georgette and shawl. Mrs. J. Stormont, black chiffon and lace over pink. Mrs. Taylor, who wore navy satin beaute. Mrs. Findlay, in black georgette aud silver. Mrs. C. McQuoid, orange ring velvet. Mrs. Revell, apple green beaded georgette. Mrs. D. Stormont, pink chenille and point net skirt. Mrs. Lye, black georgette anci lace. Miss Taylor, eau de nil crepe de chine. 1 Miss Vernon, peach pink frock of geor- i gette. Miss Anita Pagni, lime green and gold lace, and Italian shawl. Miss P.essie Pagni, cherry and grey floral ring velvet. Miss Rina Pagni, frock of ivory satin and ring velvet wrap. Miss Ward, flame frock of taffeta. Miss Hart, wearing a white frock of velvet. Miss Hart, in cyclamen taffeta. Miss Bin kley, pink georgette with an uneven hem. Miss Rouds, in hyacinth blue taffeta. Miss Jenkins, in green georgette with an uneven hem. .Miss Cammed, ciel blue taffeta. Miss Body, black lace and diamante. Miss Ward, apple green taffeta. Miss Stewart, bla.i:k frock of satin crepe. Miss Phyllis Lye, apricot taffeta. Miss Beryl Ridling, blush rose ring velvet. i Miss Gasparich, green chiffon and silMiss Blakely, moss green georgette. Miss Garton, cornflower blue georgette. Miss Waters, peacock blue velvet and silver.

FOR BACK COUNTRY LEAGUE'S BOOK COLLECTION About 200 books and 170 magazines arc. to bo. forwarded by the Victoria League to people in the back country. were collected at a "'book tea” lie ai yesterday afternoon. Miss J. Mowbray, president of the league, welcomed the members, and explained the work of the “ever-ready” committee. Mowbray said she had been told by Sir Charles Fergusson that the committee represented one of tho best branches of the league’s work. Speeches were made by Mrs. CarrSmith, of the Backblocks’ Sewing Circle, Miss Kent, of the Literature Circle, Mrs. John Reid and Mrs. Rickerby. Miss Chalmers won a book competition, Mrs. Stanley Chambers being second and Miss Fazakerley third.

SOCIAL EVENING IN OTAHUHU;

TAMAKI PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE

A very enjoyable musical and social ’ evening, tendered by the Tamaki Pro- I Sressive League to all the residents of ; tho Tamaki View Estate, was held in i the Kingsi'ord Flail, otahuliu, during the week, when over 70 guests attended. The arrangements for the function were in the hands of Messrs. Lox, Andrew, Hodgson, Morgan, Taylor and Grey. The musical part of tne entertainment was in the capable hands of Miss F. Andrew, and Messrs. Taylor and Box were masters of ceremony. During the evening songs were contributed by Miss Steere, ol : Ellerslie, Messrs. Dodman and Howard Hunter, while Miss Arlington contributed a couple of very pleasing violin solos. Judging by the manner in which a set of lancers and a polka were danced, it t was evident that the elderiy folk had ' not lost their love for the old-time I dancing. ! Several competitions were held; a guessing competition was won by Mrs. ! Bailey. : Much gaiety was added to the evening with a “peanut flutter,” ana the manipulation of the elusive nut created much mirth; the winners proved to be Mrs. Waddel and Mr. Grey. Mr. Grey, on behalf of the league, welcomed the guests, and outlined its aims and objects, showing the work already done and the programme for the future. At the close of the evening Mr. J. Hunter, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Grey as the originators of the function, and also, mentioned that Mr. Grey svas the prime mover in the formation of the league. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Clementk, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. F. Grey. Mr. and Mrs. P. Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. i Parsons, Mr. and Mrs, McLachlan. Mr. ; and Mrs. F. James, Mr. and Mrs. R. \V. P. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Ayres, Mr. ana Mrs. Blackburn. Mr. and Airs. Tavlor, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. Waddell, Mr. and Mrs. Baitye. Mr. and Mrs. Pollai’d, Mi*, and Mrs. D. Rawnsley, Mr. and Mrs. Tregear, Mr. and Mrs. tlodson, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Ellery. Mr. and Mrs. Laundy. Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. Laslip, Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Bailey. Misses Laundv, Blackburn, TremviUi and Andrew.

PLUNKET SOCIETY TE AWAMUTU BRANCH At the monthly meeting of the Te Awamutu branch of the Plunket Society, the nurse’s report for May showed 22 new cases, visits to homes 50, visits to rooms, adults 149, babies 138, older children 18; total visits, 355. Telephone calls numbered 20. and there was a total of 154 babies under supervision. Tho committee was unanimous in condemning the present state of affairs at tho infant school, and a resolution tv as passed, the secretary being instructed to forward a copy to the District High School Committee. Tho campaign to increase the membership and consequently tho income of the branch, and to do away as far as possible "with the necessity for paddy’s markets and similar functions, has opened very well, several members reporting that, they had secured their quota of four new subscribers each. In many cases more generous subscriptions than the fixed minimum of 5s have been received from both new* and old subscribers, who realise the wisdom of the efforts of tho branch to conserve as far as possible the capital brought in by tho carnival, thus securing in the interest derived therefrom a small permanent income. Box donations for the five weeks ending June 10 amounted to £.2 5s Id.

CHENILLE VELVET PRETTY BRIDAL GOWN SEAGER—BROUGH St. Andrew’s Church, Cambridge, was the scene of a pretty’ wedding on Wednesday. when Miss Gladys Brough, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I-I. Brough, of Mangapiko. Te Awamutu. was married to Mr. Edward Walton Seager. of Toronto, Canada, and late of Christchurch. The church was tastefully decorated by’ friends of the bride. The ceremony was performed by’ the Rev. E. Lionel I-larvie, assisted by’ the Rev. C. W. Clark. The bride chose a frock of ivory chenille velvet with a circular brussels net veil held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet consisted of roses and chrysanthemums. Kiss Grace Finch, who wore a pink georgette frock with touches of silver, and little Miss Molly Davison, whose frock was of blue crepe de chine, attended the bride. Both wore headdresses of pink and silver, and carried bouquets of pink ar-d cream flowers. Mr. Albert Johnson, of Mangapiko. acted as best man. After the ceremony' the relatives and friends were entertained at the Triangle Tea Rooms. Later in the day* Mr. and Mrs. Seager left by car on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a fawn costume and wine-coloured coat, with a Mongolian fox fur and a brown felt hat to tone.

GOLF CLUB BALL TE AWAMUTU FUNCTION There was a large attendance at the Town Hall, Te Awamutu. on Tuesday’ evening, when the annual ball of the Te Awamutu Golf Club took place. Swift’s Orchestra (Te Kuiti) supplied excellent music, while extras w'ere supplied by’ Miss K. Wallace and Mr. 11. Geary. The masters of ceremonies, including Miss Wallace. Dr. Blundell, and Messrs. FI. K. Smith. FI. V. Holmes, R. Wallace and JT. Focke, were attentive. Dancing was indulged in until the early' hours, and all agreed that the 1929 golf club ball was the most successful y’et held. BRIDGE PARTY FOR KINDERGARTEN FUNDS A very' enjoyable bridge party’ in aid of the Onehunga Free Kindergarten Building Fund was given by Mrs. David Cuthbert on Wednesday at her home, 4 Symonds Street, Onehunga. The drawing .room and adjoining sun room were attractively decorated with cyclamen, violets, poppies and maindenhair ferns. Among those present were: Mrs. Ashby, Mrs. K. Buchanan, Mrs Cable, Mrs. J. Cavell, Mrs. W. Court. Mrs. Davenport. Mrs. W. Davenport, Mrs. Fordham. Mrs. Hertslet, Mrs. VaJ Kirk, Mrs. Noake?, Mrs. F’ascoe, Mrs. G. Patterson, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Smales, Mrs. E. V. Sutherland, Mrs. i Sutton. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. N. Wade, Mrs. Ward. Mrs. J. Warnock, Mrs. W. Warnock, Miss Warnock, Mrs. Macfarlane and Miss Alice Middleton. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. David Cuthbert again entertained some of their friends at bridge, those present including Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Raines, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Miss Middleton, Miss Regan, Mr. Phillip Garrett, and I Mrs. Jack Garrett.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. T. J. Montgomery’’, of Central : Otago, is a visitor to Hamilton. # * * I Miss Molly Yaldcr returned today to 1 Tauranga from a visit to her people ; in Hamilton. GUILD "AT HOME. ’ On Tuesday’ afternoon the women j of tb© Claudelands Anglican Guild held ; a very' pleasant “At Flome” in the • Claudelands ball. A competition was won by Miss Bonefant, and some excellent records, lent by* Mrs. Valder, w'ere enjoyed. Those present were: Mrs. F. TI. Atkinson, Mrs. Barugh, Mrs. O. R. Farrar. Mrs. W. A. Murray, Mrs. P. Snell. Mrs. E. Welders. Mrs. A. W. Ward. M,rs. B. Griffiths, Mrs. FI. T. Gillies. Mrs. G. Rogers, Mr?;. F. T. Strang. Mrs.'A. Palmer. Mrs. E. G. Rollo. Mrs. 11. Taylor. Mrs. A. Girling, Mrs. H. M. Baker. Mrs. FT. Course, Mrs. A. Gifford, Mrs. T-lo.rspool. Mrs. S. Simmons. Mrs. E. A. Bryant. Miss Bonifant (Christchurch). Miss Floby. Miss L. Valder, Miss M. Valder, Miss A. Moore. NURSES’ DANCE. j HAMILTON HOSPITAL FUNCTION. On Wednesday evening the staff of tho Hamilton Hospital gave a veryjolly’ dance. The big hall in the new home, decorated with autumn leaves, was used for dancing, and the dining room in the old home was the cupper room. It was lit by soft lights from many shaded candles, and massed with autumn flowers and leaves. Miss Keddell. the hostess, received her guests in a handsome frock of black georgette and gold. Others present were: Mrs. Hockin, wearing black georMrs. Graham, black satin beaute. Mrs. J. G. Smith, frock o? goblin blue beaded georgette. Mrs. Burrell, frock of delphinium blue georgette. Sister Fri:-ker. black crepe de chine. Sister McDonald, kingfisher blue georgette. Sister Johnson, phlox pink taffeta. Sister Bonnington, vieux rose taffeta. Sister Martin, lotus rose taffeta. Sister Brown, frock of blue flowered georgette. Sister Smith black georgette. Miss Kayo®, ivory georgette. Miss Troutbeek. frock of ivory’ georgette and satin. M!ss ITorell, maize coloured georgette. Miss Brown, apricot georgette. Miss Busabe. black lace ficck. Miss M. Gardner. biaMv ‘ace. Miss Nicn.il, ivory tatf .tr-.. Miss Storev. black taffetrMi;ss Merlet, yrlmrose taffeta. Mias Hyland, black georgette. Miss ("bitfield, black taffeta. Miss Thw rites, frock of cyclamen shaded taffeta.

Miss Stocken. black crepe de chine. Miss M. V; Ic. frock or oriental broMiss son. black georgette. Miss Swales, soft pink sar-u. Miss Buria&fl. black sat hi. Miss McElwain. black georgette. Miss Cramer-Roberts, tangerine velvet frock. Miss Flulme. Llack georgette. Miss Johnson, turquoise blue taffeta Miss Mahon ev black calf eta. Miss Swnbcv. black lace. Miss McUarcUe, saxe blue lace. Miss Bonham, briar rose crepe de chine. Miss Mono fioro saracen red crypt* de Miss Black, cyclamen vunon. Mias Casai-ly. lace frock of shell pink. Miss Mags->si, frock of black taffeta, j with jade gre- n bonds. Miss Donnelly, cameo, pink taffeta. Miss Innis Taylor, parchment lace over i Miss Makgill, black taffeta. Miss J. Gordon, gentian blue georgette. Miss P. Seville, black taffeta. Miss W. Gordon, shell pink georgette. Miss Ross, frock of daffodil laco. Miss Mudford, who wore flame coloured I vet. Miss Richards, hydrangea blue lace. ■ Miss Shepherd, ciel blue crepe de chine. Miss Ansford shell pink lace frock. Miss Worsford, oriental brocade. I Miss Cook, black georgette.

SALE OF WORK ANGLICAN CHURCH AT PAPAKURA connection with the Anglican Church. Papakura, was held yesterday i?i the Parish Hall. The various stalls were tastefully decorated in roses and greenery. The following women assisted at the respective stalls: —Plain work stall. Mesdames Tasker and Hernasconi: farcy work stall, Mesdames Kite and Hardman and Miss C. Wood: produce stall. Mesdames Turner and Jellyman; sweet stall, Mrs. E. C. Foote; cake stall. Mrs. Cornford: bargain stall, Mesdames 11. Mogford and L. Kernot; tea room. Mrs. Woolley and Misses K. Muir and L. Mogrford. The winner of competitions, etc-., are as follows: The woollen jacks, Mrs. Hill; tin of sweets, Mrs. S. Cosgrave; a pair of ducks, Mrs. Kite; guessing weight of cake, Mrs. G. JCerr.ott: a tongue, won by the Rev. W. C. Wood; flour bin, Mr. Jack O’Neill.

HOCKEY DANCE SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT TE KUITI The To Kuiti Women’s Hockey Club held a successful dance on Wednesday evening at the residence of the club’s president. Mr. W. J. Broadfoot. There was a large number of members and friends present. The dining and drawing rooms were attractively decorated. Delightful music was supplied by Messrs. Phil Swift (piano) and P. O’Rourke (saxophone). At the conclusion of the dance, Mr. J. Irvine, on behalf of the club, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Broadfoot for the use of their home, and hearty cheers were accorded them.

On Saturday next the Te Kuiti Club meet Paterangi on the Domain, when the following will represent the home team: Misses ~R. Perry, E. McKenzie, .T. Bellamy, C. McKenzie, Z. Jackson. G. Billon. H. Stout, E. Smith, .T. Smith, M. Darrell and M. Smith.

CARD AFTERNOON CROQUET PLAYERS ARE ENTERTAINED Airs. R. McK. Morrison, of St. Leonard’s lload, Mount Eden, gave the women of Epsom Croquet Club a very enjoyable 500 and bridge afternoon. Tho drawing room was prettily decorated with flowers and greenery, and a dainty afternoon tea. was served. Mrs. Morrison received her guests wearing a smart frock of navy blue crepe de chine and cream lace. The winners for the afternoon were: Mrs. Schubert (500). Mrs. Whiteford Waugh (bridge). Those present were; Mrs. Walter. Airs. Huddleston. Mrs. Jones, Airs. Lindstorm, Airs. Malcolm. Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Long, Airs. Hamblin, Mrs. Broad, Airs. George, ?.Irs. Rogers, Mrs. Penn, Airs. Blakey. Airs. Webber, Airs. Whiteford Waugh, Airs. Swales, Mrs. Daniels. Mrs. Edlin. Airs. Baker, Mrs. Broughton. Mrs. AlcGregor. Airs. Schubert, Airs. Chapman, Mrs Alorrow, Airs Alelvillo and Aliss Hodge.