IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 887, 3 February 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. F. Pratt, of Hamilton, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. O. K. Farrar is a Hamilton visitor to Auckland. Miss Helen Chitty, of Hamilton, is at present in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Edmonds, of Hamilton, are guests at Hotel Cheltenham. * * * Miss Sylvia Ewan, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. H. C. Ross, in Hamilton. Mrs. Oliver Farrar, of Hamilton, and the Misses Farrar are visiting Auckland. Miss Jean Clarkson, of Auckland, is staying with Mrs. C. Huff, of Hastings. * * * Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Reddish, of Wellington, are staying at the Central Hotel. Mrs. Colin Taylor, of Hamilton, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned hor^e. Miss Warren, of Palmerston North, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned home. * * * Mrs. Reginald Wilson, of Paeroa, who has been visiting Takapuna, has returned home. * *!• « Mr. and Mrs. J. Chapman, cf Geneva, are in New Zealand for a few weeks and are visiting Auckland and Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Berryman, who have been holiday-making in Auckland, have now returned to New Plymouth. * * * Mrs. W. Norman Kerr, who has been spending the vacation -with her daughter at her summer residence, Orewa, has returned to the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. Poulton, of Christchurch, who have been on an extended visit to their son, Mr. Hector Poulton, and Mrs. E. Braham, of Herne Bay, and are now guests at Hinemoa House, Helensville, will leave shortly for Christchurch. By permission of the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Ward, the Wellington Y.W.C.A. is to hold . a garden party in the grounds of the Prime Minister’s residence, Tinakori Road, on Saturday next, at 3 p.m. Mrs. 3. B. Wood has kindly lent her patronage to this function, which is in aid of the general funds of the association.

Mrs. Landsdown-Hicks, of Napier, < who is now in Auckland, leaves tomorrow by the Port Dunedin for England. Mrs. S. T. Wicksteed, of Epsom, leaves tomorrow on a visit to Tongariro and Rotorua. * # # Mrs. A. A. Gaffney, of Sydney, leaves today by the Limited for Wellington, where she will join her husband before returning to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. A. Day, of Dunedin, who have been staying with Mrs, H. Matthews, of Takapuna, have now returned to the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster, who have been guests at “Arundel,” Waterloo Quadrant, are staying at Milford before returning to their home in Siam.

WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. L. Murray, of Singapore, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. A. Murray, in Claudelands, sailed by the Maunganui Cor the East. Miss Margot Beale, ■who has been spending her holidays with her parents in Hamilton, has sailed for Sydney. Mrs. L. Lawrence has returned to Manurewa from a holiday in Hamilton. Mrs. E. C. Day has returned to Hamilton from a holiday on the Thames coast. Mrs. E. C. Brewis, of Hamilton, has left for Napier, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. H. M. Strachan. Miss C. Bertelson, of Cambridge, has ' left for a long visit to Australia. Miss Peggy Fisher, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. Alford, m Taotaoroa. Mrs. G. Henderson has returned to Hamilton from a visit to Otago and ►South Canterbury. Mrs. lan McGregor is visiting her mother, Mrs. ►Struonan, in Utorohanga. Mrs. G. Wilkes, of Hamilton, is on holiday in Carterton. Miss Fowler, of Dunedin, is at present in Hamilton in a temporary position at the Hamilton Hospital. FLAG BRIDGE PARTY On Friday evening Miss Ailsa Wilson gave a very merry party for her young iriends at her Rome in Oliaupo Roaa. Flag bridge gave much amusement to the guests, the successful players being Miss R. Vickery, Miss T. ivlonekton and Mr. R. Fraser. Those present were Mrs. F. T. Wilson, Miss K. Wilson, Miss M, Traflord, Miss T. Monckton, Miss lv. Oliver, Miss R. Vickery, Miss C. Chitty, Miss B. Manning, Miss 3. Vickery, Miss N. Jackson, Miss P. Reeves, and Messrs. N. Wilson, R. Fraser, 3. Walkleyand R. Chambers. * * * GIFT PARTY On Thursday evening Miss Gladys Denz, who is shortly to be married, was the guest of honour at a very bright dance party given by Mrs. li. D. Cobbe. Mrs. Cobbe was wearing a frock of cinnamon lace, and Miss Denz was in a pretty frock of flowered crepe de chine. The guests all brought bathroom gifts for Miss Denz, who had a busy time after supper opening the manv parcels. Those present were Miss Denz, Mr. and Mrs. Denz, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ross, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Elmsley, Miss S. Ewan (Auckland), Miss E. Barrett, Miss E. Cobbe, Miss G. Cobbe, Miss Z. Mason, Miss L. Paterson, and Messrs. N. Ross, D. Pountney. C. Ross, C. Johnson, J. Tiezens, R. Turnwald, I E. Hutchinson and A. Fahey.

EVENING WEDDING VEIL OF HONITON LACE CLARKE—NIELSON St. Matthew's Church was the scene of a charming wedding on Wednesday evening, when Bessie Nielsen, youngest daughter of Mrs. Forbes, was married to William Albert, eldest son of Mrs. M. Clarke, New North Road, Mount Albert. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her stepfather, looked very dainty in her frock of white satin beaute, relieved with orange blossom, and with silver ribbon. She carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas and roses. Her veil of honiton lace was kept in place with orange blossoms, and formed a train, which was carried by little Marjorie Braithwaite, wearing pale pink crepe de chine, and a headdress of silver leaves with a posy to match. In attendance were three bridesmaids, Miss Lottie Whittingham, whe wore a pretty frock of powder blue crepe de chine fashioned in flared tiers; Miss Violet Gibbons and Miss Doris Miller, cousin of bridegroom, wearing salmon pink and mauve, respectively, with headdresses to tone Each carried a bouquet of matching shades. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Neville Harris as best man, and Mr. C J". Polkirighorn and Mr. H. Breshall as groomsmen. After th€> ceremony a reception was held in the Masonic Hall, Newton where Mrs. Forbes, mother of tin bride, received -her guests wearing a model frock relieved with coffee lace, She wore a black bangkok hat anc carried a shower bouquet of red roses Mrs. Clarke, the mother of the bridegroom, wore an ensemble in floral design, with lime hat. She carried a bouquet to tone. TE KOPURU WEDDING j EMBOSSED GEORGETTE GOW> McINNESS—RIKYS | The Methodist Church, Te j Kopuru, was the scene of a pretty } wedding on January 23, when [ Gwendoline, the eldest daughter of | Mr. A. G. Riky© and the late Mrs. Rikys, of Tatarariki, was married to Jack, only son of Sergeant Mclnness and Mrs. Mclnness, of Remuera. The Rev. N. O. White officiated. Entering the church on the arm o: her father, the bride wore a becoming gown of cream embossed chenille georgette, fashioned on simple lines, witT a skirt dipping at the back forming an uneven hemline, over which fell ii soft folds an embroidered veil, held ir place by a coronet of orange blossoms A shower bouquet of white roses anc chrysanthemums was carried. Miss Cis Moore, of Kaitaia, anc Misses Thelma and Daphne Rikys sisters of the bride, were in attendance. They wore autumn-tinted frock! of floral chiffon with deep cap© collars, the two-tiered skirts falling ii graceful points. Each wore a becom ing jhat of gold ribbon straw anc carried a bouquet to match. Mr. George Dunn was best man Messrs. Gerald and Basil Rikys actini as groomsmen. Mrs. Reg. Rikys, wearing a frock o navy crepe de chine, and Mrs. Jame: Drinnan, in black and georgette received their guests, numbering ove: 100, at the reception which followed a the residence of the bride’s father. The tables were beautifully decor ated with water liles in gold and lemoi shades, on a pale green surface, wit! tall vases of summer flowers at inter vals. Later the bride and bridegroom lef for the South, Mrs. Mclnness travellinj in an ensemble suit of fawn satin ben galese with hat to match.

MANGAWHARE WEDDING SUTICH—MAICH A very pretty wedding took place at the Sacred Heart Church, Mangawhare, on Wednesday, when Annie Madeline, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Maich, of Te Kopuru, was married to Joseph Sutich, of Redhill. The Rev. Father Van Westeinde officiated. Given away by her father, the bride was charmingly frocked in white french chiffon taffeta with radium lace overdress. She wore a petalled veil, arranged with orange blossoms and carried a beautiful bouquet of white dahlias, roses and maidenhair fern. As first attendant. Miss Mary Maich, the bride’s sister, wore a charming frock of chartreuse green crepe de chine with pointed skirt and headdress of green tinsel and pearls. The second and third bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Maich and Miss Valerie Maich, also sisters of the bride. Two younger sisters of the bride, Misses Doreen and Millie Maich, acted as train-bearers. Miss Alba Maich, sister of the bride, was a dainty flower girl. In attendance upon the bridegroom were Mr. Tony Dropich as best man, with Mr. James Sutich, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. Mate Maich, as groomsmen. More than 100 guests attended the reception at the home of the bride’s parents. In the evening a largelyattended dance was held in the Redhill Hall. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Ruby Maud, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webb, of Te Papapa, to Alexander, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. ' Carmichael, of Epsom. The engagement is announced between Gwyneth, twin daughter of Mr. Thomas Francis, London Street, Ponsonbv, and David Alexander, only son t of Mrs. and the late Mr. David Thomps son, of Londonderry, Northern Ireland. L

Cabaret by the Sea Presents Happy Picture Matty Dancers Attend Dixieland on Saturday CHARMING FROCKS SEEN Dancing’ at Dixieland was delightful on Saturday evening, some very charming frocks being worn by the visitors. The beautiful lighting effects made a most attractive setting. Mr. Harry Neilson and his orchestra gave all the latest and most popular dance numbers, these being greatly appreciated. Among those present were: Mrs. C. Turner, who wore an anklelength frock of delphinium blue georgette, with a large hip bow of taffeta. Mrs. McLennan wore a frock of silver tinsel with a bouffant skirt of jade and black tulle. Mrs. Wendell Phillips chose wine georgette, with a deep fringe in the same tone. Mrs. D. Holmes was in a smart frock of black chiffon velvet. Mrs. Senn had chosen a charming lace and georgette frock in a pale rose beige shade. Mrs. H. L. Brownlee's frock was of orchid-tin ted lace over silver lame. Mrs. Freda Martin, Wellington, was in a chic frock of black ring velvet and lace. Mrs. D. Frances wore a delightful lilac taffeta frock with a long, uneven hem. A distinctive ankle-length frock of bright cherry taffeta was chosen by Mrs. Wood. Miss Edna Chapman was wearing apple green georgette with picot frills forming an uneven hem. Miss Spencer’s pretty frock was of ivory ninon. Miss Joyce Frost wore black ring velvet with long side draperies caught with a diamente buckle, and a shoulder spray of fresh flowers. Miss B. Heap chose deep rose chiffon velvet, with, a flared skirt and diamente girdle. Miss Evelyn McGrath’s frock was of powder blue satin with an overdress of silver sequined net. Miss Grace Dyer had on a floral ninon frock in rose and black tonings, with an uneven hemline. Miss Rene Boakley chose black spotted net with a fitting corsage of satin. Miss J. Dalian wore chartreuse green georgette with a flounced skirt. Miss IST. McLean’s frock was of flame georgette, ankle length at back. Miss Widdicombe was in lemon and delphinium blue georgette. Miss F. McCowan had on pale mauve taffeta with a tweed skirt. Miss Dorothy De Beere’s delightful frock was of shell pink georgette with a bodice of pink embossed chenille. Miss Rona Anderson chose jade georgette, ankle length, with a corsage of figured jade and gold lame. Miss Marrinon was wearing a smart frock of ivory silk lace with a tiered skirt and deep cape collar. Miss Mabel Buckley wore a model lido blue beaded frock. Miss Friedlander was wearing black floral taffeta with a. large hip bow. Miss N. McArthur was in flounced daffodil tulle, with a corsage of satin in the same shade. SILVER METAL LACE Miss Stella Norton's chic frock was of silver metal lace, wflth a corsage of silver • lame. Miss Rena Bishop chose daffodil chiffon over satin, ankle length and finished with a large hip posy of violets. Miss Verna Wishart’s pretty frock was of floral ninon in pink tones, caught with a diamente buckle. Miss Girdler wore cherry georgette with a gold and cherry embroidered shawl. Miss M. Girdler chose a frock of black georgette and taffeta with long lace draperies. Miss McCullough was in cherry georgette and satin with a gold embossed corsage. . , .„ Miss E. Freeman was in maize chiffon velvet, with a long uneven hem and diamente buckle. Miss L. Freeman’s frock was of palest pink lace, with a flounced skirt over georgette. „ Miss Marge Jamieson wore floral sprigged net with long handkerchief points. Miss Betty Nash was- wearing rose georgette with an uneven hem and sash of old rose velvet. . Miss R. McKay, Hamilton, was m willow green tulle, bouffant skirt, and hip swathing caught with diamente buckle. "Miss Cora Williamson, Wellington, had on a frilled frock of deep rose taffeta, ankle length at back, with a rose ana black shawl. „ , , Miss Austin’s frock was of black ring velvet, with a diamente girdle. i Miss W. Virrell wore rose-embossed chenille georgette, ankle length at sides. Miss Marjorie McArthur was in salmon pink polka-dotted net, with a pale green hip bow. _ , . , Miss Joan Reid, Christchurch, had on chartreuse green chiffon velvet, with a flounced skirt and hip bow. . Miss Rhona Adams was frocked m willow green and silver chenille georgette. Miss H. Roberts -was in ivory georgette with a deep hem of silyer lace. Miss Rona Robinson, Wellington, wore a smart frock of jade georgette. Miss Foley was in forest green taffeta, with a diamente buckle. Miss Hazel Tyler’s frock was of black georgette with a beaded design. BANANA LAYER CAKE Four ripe bananas, Boz. flour, 4oz. butter, 6oz. castor-sugar, 2oz. chopped walnut, three or four eggs and a few drops of vanilla essence. (For layer filling: Two ripe bananas, lOoz. icingsugar and vanilla essence to flavour.) Beat butter and sugar to a cream, . add the eggs separately and beat well, stir In the bananas (well mashed), the sifted flour, nuts and vanilla. Fill two well-greased shallow tins with the mixture and cook In a mod- ■ erate oven from three-quarters to an ’ hour. When cooked place on a sieve to cool. Filling: Skin and mash the two bananas, add the sifted Icing-sugar and vanilla essence, and mix well. Spread this between the two cakes. If liked, the top of the cake can be ; coated with royal or transparent icing 1 and decorated with slices of bananas . or glace cherries.

KITCHEN EVENING BRIDE-TO-BE IS GUEST OF HONOUR COMPETITIONS AND DANCING A most enjoyable kitchen evening: i was given by Mrs. R. McMillan at her 1 residence on Saturday, for Miss Mona 1 Danks, who is shortly to be married. The hall and rooms were prettily ; decorated, with, gaily coloured streamers and balloons, and with pink and | mauve sweet peas and other summer! flowers. The evening was spent in i

competitions and dancing. Several j vocal items were given by Miss Millie j Winthrop. The hostess received her guests in a frock of black lace and a shawl to j tone. Among those present were: Miss Mona Danks, who wore black i chenille velvet and a Spanish shawl; Mrs. C. Baily, rose taffeta with coffee lace and hand-painted shawl; Mrs. H. Magi 11, lido blue charmeuse with uneven hem; Mrs. E. Croot (Onekaka), cyclamen ring velvet with uneven hem; Mrs. E. Cleaver, midnight blue cliarmeuse and velvet shoulder spray; Miss M. Winthrop. flesh georgette, sequin skirt and Spanish shawl; Miss N. Croot, flame taffeta with shawl to tone. Miss M. Redmard, who chose ivory charmeuse with a frilled skirt and fleshcoloured shawl; Miss E. Joy, blaek crepe de chine with chenille overdress; Miss

Thelma Bow, lemon georgette with uneven hem and posy; Miss Joyce Stone, floral georgette and posy; Miss G. Cleaver, cyclamen georgette: Miss X. Cleaver, ivory velvet; Miss A. Cleaver, flesh taffeta with shoulder spray; Miss G. Shaw, coffee taffeta: Miss G. Cleaver, floral georgette. OTAHUHU FUNCTION FAREWELL PARTY FOR BRIDE-ELECT The Methodist Memorial Hall. Otahuhu, was filled on Thursday evening, when a very enjoyable social evening, arranged by the members of the church and choir, was held to bid farewel to Miss Mamie Muir, prior to her approaching marriage, and her departure for Dunedin. During: the evening a very enjoyable programme of musical items was provided by Mrs. Searson, Mrs. Turner, and Mr. Stringer, who gave vocal solos; Mr. Scott, pianoforte solo; and Miss Lexie Hart, an elocutionary item. Miss Arlington gave a violin solo which was much appreciated. Between items, a number of interesting games and competitions were played. On behalf of the members of the church, the Rev. F. Greenwood presented Miss Muir with a handsome chiming clock, and. for the choir, Mr. Trenwith handed the guest a silver teapot, suitably inscribed. Miss Muir fittingly responded.