IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 977, 21 May 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. "Wilcox, of Auckland, is on a j visit to "Wanganui. Mrs. C. McCaw, of Auckland, is a visitor to Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Ward, of Hamilton, are visiting Auckland. Miss Butler Bond, of Wellington, has been visiting Auckland. Mrs. L. S. Snider, of Sydney, is staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Eileen M. Clark, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland. Mrs. K. M. Arnitt, of Melbourne, is staying at Hotel Stoneliurst. * * * Mr. and Miss Hansford, of Wellington, are on a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bradstreet are Wellington visitors to Auckland. Mrs. W. H. Huke, of Hamilton, is visiting St. Heliers Bay, Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McLean, of Auckland, have been visiting Wanganui. Miss D. Olsen, of Wellington, has been spending a holiday in Auckland. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Norman Day, of Auckland, are spending a holiday in Tauranga. Miss Mueller, of Auckland, is on a visit to Mrs. A. J. Mueller, of Morrinsville. * * * Miss Dickie, of Auckland, has been the guest of Mrs. Cummings, Glen Massey. v * Miss Margaret Baxter, of Auckland, is staying with Mrs. D. Dodd, of Morrinsviile Miss W. Watson is a Sydney visitor to Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. L. J. Teague, of India, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Hotel Stonehurst. * * * Miss B. Thompson, of Auckland, has been the guest of Mrs. F. Brice, of Marton. Mrs. Frank Strickland, of London, is a visitor to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen.^ Miss E. Rodie. of Auckland, has returned to Auckland from a visit to Morrinsville. * * * Mrs. Barker has returned to Auckland from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Bicknell, Putaruru. Mrs. St. George Smith, of Ireland, who is on a visit to Auckland, is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Watson, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hudson, of Sydney, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. Bell, of Auckland, have been visiting Glen Massey, where they were the guests of Mrs. Broekett.

Miss C. Hall has returned to Auckland from a short visit to Hamilton, where she was .the guest of Mrs. P. A. Syers, of Claudelands.

Miss McCormick, of Auckland, is th guest of Mrs. Aitken, Morrinsville.

Miss Pirie, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at the Centra! Hotel.

Mrs. F. H. Pochin, of Leicester, Eng land, is on a visit to Auckland and i; staving at the Grand Hotel,

Mrs. E. B. Gunson, who has been on a visit to Victoria and Sydney, returned yesterday by the Maunganui.

Sir Maui and Lady Pomare will leave by the Makura from Wellington today on a visit to San Francisco.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Faire. of Auckland, who have been on a visit to Palmerston North, have returned.

Lacjy Buckleton returned to Wellington by the Makura yesterday from Sydney with Sir Henry Buckleton.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Rawnsley. of Takapuna, left last week for "Wellington, where they will make their future home

Miss 2xl. Chadwick, of Auckland, is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Chadwick, of Morrinsville*.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ashton, of Henderson, left yesterday by the Niagara on a visit to England and the Continent.

Miss Ethel Upton, of Waimai, and Miss Molly Kidd, of Remuera. after spending a short holiday in Hawera, will visit Tongariro National Park for a few days.

In the results of the nurses’ examination, on the recommendation of the hon. examiners, the gold medal was awarded to Nurse Edith Wilson. The second prize was won by Nurses Iv. Muller and J. Muir. The recipients of these honours were congratulated by the Hospital Board.

ENGAGEMENTS

The engagement is announced of Carrie, third daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. H. McFarlane, Ngaruawahia, to Clarence Eric, second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Pickering, Cecil Road, Epsom. The engagement is announced between Edna Lila, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W, Joynt, of Devonport* and Dennis Blackwood, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Mansergh, of AVentworth, Surrey, England.

AT THE CHATEAU

Auckland visitors who have been visiting The Chateau recently include Mrs. and Miss Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. A. Whiteombe and daughter, the -Misses A. J. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. Slinger, Mrs. and Miss Irmie, Mrs. Downey, Miss Pilling, Miss L. Leatham, Miss Robertson, Miss Cutfield, Mr. and Mrs. P. Skeates, Mrs. Alfrey, Mr. and Mrs. "Wiles, Mrs. Owen, Miss Yates, Miss Robson, Miss Clouston, Miss Youngand party. Miss Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Sliiska, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Barry, son and daughter.

Overseas visitors to The Chateau include Dr. and Mrs. Mix. Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, Sydney.

CHAIR OF OBSTETRICS

APPEAL IS FINALISED AT ONEHUNGA QUOTA SLIGHTLY EXCEEDED The committee appointed to collect subscriptions in Onehmiga toward the establishment of a chair of obstetrics held its final meeting last evening, the Mayoress, Miss Morton, presiding. The secretary-treasurer, Mrs. J. Chapman, reported that the committee had been asked to raise £7O, as the quota set down for Oneliunga. This amount, however, had been slightly exceeded, and she had remitted £74 13s to the general fund. This was considered to be very gratifying and appreciative votes having foeen recorded to the most successful collectors, the committee formally disbanded.

Those responsible for this result are Miss Morton, Miss M. Robb, Mesdames AY. J. Jordan, A. G. llouldsworth, S. A r ella, M. McKendrick. AV. Pickering,. T. J. AVathew and J. Chapman.

PARISHIONERS AT TAMAKI ARRANGE FANCY DRESS BALL

FUNCTION FOR CHURCH FUND Last evening, in the Peerless Flail, St. Heliers Bay. Mesdames Main. Monahan, Foote, Daly, McLeigh. Watson, Hunt, Culpan. At ilmot, Gerathv and Miss AValch, parishioners of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, organised a very successful plain and fancy dress ball in aid of the presbytery furnishing. The hall was beautifLihy decorated lor the occasion, with gaily coloured streamers, flowering shrubs and pot plants, set amid festooned evergreens creating an oriental scene. The programme opened with the grand march. To the strains of Mr. Hcllard’s excellent orchestra, the children executed this movement with precision, dignity and grace. Dividing the little ones into three classes according to age, prizes were awarded to the best boy and girl in each class, with special prizes for the best couples. The judges. Airs. Afagill and Misses AI. and AT. AlcDonald. Joyce and VYoodward, after much difficulty allocated the prizes to Alargaret and AVade, Evelyn J. Thomas. Billy Cates* Alurrav Burton and Peter Clark in class 1., Gwen Nerheny and Stephen Ruane, George Aronaghan. Noel AlcCarr, Shirley Winthrop. in class 11., Roy Needham and Alax AlcKellar, Alary Burgess, Peter Le Franchie, Alice Balmain and Jack ATonaghan in class lIT. . A special exhibition of fancy dancing was griven by Peggv Ruane and At ha lie AlcCarr.

Lady Bledisloe Welcomed by Local Women

Many Attend Reception Held at Town Hall COMBINED ORGANISATIONS A reception to welcome her Excellency Lady Bledisloe was given by the various women’s organisations of Auckland in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. r JMIE seating accommodation was taxed to its utmost, many women standing throughout the proceedings. The welcome extended to Lady Bledisloe was a very cordial one. The hall was artistically decorated with festoons of lycopodium and hanging baskets of ferns. The stage made a delightful background with graceful ferns and bamboo with groups of dainty mauve orchids. Lady Bledisloe was accompanied by Airs. T. A. Bathurst, and on her arrival was received by Airs. A. D. Campbell and members of the executive. Little Alargaret Campbell, daughter of th© Alayoress, presented her Excellency with a bouquet of shaded pink carnations and violets. Her Excellency was gowned in lettuce green souple satin, with an ermine trimmed cloth coat in the same shade. Her green felt hat was turned back from the face, and caught at the side with a diamente buckle. Airs. Bathurst was gowned in a beige lace and satin ensemble, fur-trimmed cloth coat, and a beige hat. Airs. A. D. Campbell wore an ensemble of cigar brown, with a collar of darker brown fur, and a felt hat to match. Airs. Campbell, in her welcoming speech, spoke of the appreciation which was felt by the women’s organisations of Auckland at meeting Lady Bledisloe, and felt assured of her interest in the various spheres of endeavour to help the suffering and to improve the conditions of life, and in educational, artistic, social and humane activities. Her countenancing of, and interest in, the women’s organisations would be of the utmost help and encouragement. Airs. Campbell assured her Excellency that the responsibilities of her high office and the sacrifice she had made in leaving her home, as well as the difficulties of new surroundings, were thoroughly appreciated by the women, and they wished to assure her she was among friends who were anxious to make her feel at home during her stay in New Zealand. In conclusion Airs. Campbell said that the people in this- country had the same virtues and the same failings as those in the Homeland. COPY OF ADDRESS Airs. Campbell then presented her Excellency with a beautiful copy of the address bound in purple suede. A very spirited welcome was given by the representatives of the Alaori women and Airs. Kaihau presented her Excellency with a very fine mat, which she fastened around her and led a chant of welcome. Airs. Alita Karaka, in speaking for the Alaori women, expressed the hope that Lady Bledisloe would have happiness during her stay in New Zealand, and gave greetings to her. Airs. Harold King sang, in English, Mrs. Kaihau’s song of welcome. Associated with Airs. Kaihau and Airs. Mita Karaka were Airs. RukutaL Airs. C. P. Newton, Mrs. Thompson, Airs. Wi and Airs. Wallington, with all of whom her Excellency shook hands. Lady Bledisloe, in expressing her thanks for the cordial .welcome she had received from the British and Alaori communities, said she was very deeply interested in the work which the various organisations were doing for the benefit of their fellows. Conscious as she was of the immense power of women for good or evil, a power not confined to any one class, race or creed, she believed it. was zu much by what they did as by wliat they said that it could be exercised. She said that they could count on such support as she could give. In speaking of the ideals which Lady Alice Fergusson had had in common with the women of New Zealand, she said they were very dear to her. and would receive her warm support in promoting their realisation, to the lasting benefit of the people, particularly the less fortunate people of this Dominion. GLOWING TRIBUTE

Her Excellency paid a glowing tribute when she congratulated the women of Auckland on the wonderful response to the Obstetrical Appeal, which had been made recently. A musical programme was given by Miss Nancye Hanna and Aliss N. Gilmour, songs: violin solos. Aliss Ina Boswortli. Airs. Dorothy Singer acted as accompanist. . . Afternoon tea was served in the supper-room, after which her Excellency returned to the hall and shook hands individually with the members of the gathering as they filed past. During the afternoon a women’s orchestic also played. members of which were Mrs. Dorothy Singer (piano), Aliss Ina Bosworth, Aliss Lois Wales, Aliss Winifred Hays, Aliss Alollv ’ Wright, and Mrs. Coombes.

WELLINGTON WEDDING OF WAIKATO INTEREST

PALEST PINK TULLE VEIL WORN BY BRIDE A wedding of great interest to Waikato people took place at St. Barnabas’ Church, Khandallah, Wellington, on Wednesday, between Helen Garden, second daughter of Archdeacon and Mrs. E. M. Cowie, of Wellington, late of Hamilton, and Thomas Challoner, second son of Dr. and the late Mrs. A. C. Purchas, of Auckland.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely frock of ivory georgette, with close-fitting bodice. A long tulle veil of palest pink edged with silver embroidery formed a train, and she carried a bouquet of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, in shades of pink and mauve. She was attended by her sister, Aliss Alargaret Cowie, as bridesmaid, who wore a georgette frock of ciel blue embroidered with sprays of flowers in pink and blue. Her lace straw hat was trimmed with blue ribbon and flat blue velvet flowers and she carried a bouquet of roses and carnations of blue delphiniums. Air. K. Purchas. brother of the groom, was best man

A reception was afterward held at the home of Air. and Airs. A. J. Plimmer. Airs. Cowie received her guests wearing a black satin moire frock and small hat of black silk felt and silk astrakhan. Aliss Kathleen Cowie, sister of the bride, wore a pretty frock of brown flowered ninon, and nigger brown felt hat. Among the guests were:

Miss Alorse (Auckland), Airs. R. Seddon (Hamilton), Airs. A. J. Plimmer, Airs. T. Seddon, Air. and Airs. Simco, Air. and Airs. Crompton-Smith, Airs. IT. Desborougli. Airs. W. de Latour. jun.. Miss Edith Williams and Aliss Betty Williams (Hawke’s Bay), Dr. A. C. Purchas, Air. A. J. Plimmer and Air. Arthur Purchas.

After the reception the bride and bridegroom left by car for their wedding trip, the bride wearing a tailored blue suit with fox furs and blue felt hat.

Women s Welcome

MANY ORGANISATIONS REPRESENTED ON THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE LADY BLEDISLOE ENTERTAINED The members of the Mayoress's executive who organised the reception were:—The Mayoress, Mrs. A. D. Campbell, Miss Mowbray, Miss Carnaclian. Mrs. McNair (lion. sec.). Miss Beryl Knight, Mrs. Cammell, Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, Mrs. Mulgan. Miss Melville, Miss Basten, Mrs. Bradstreet, Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Alfred Kidd and Mrs. Mitchell. The Mayoresses of Otahuhu. Devonport. Mount Eden. Mount Albert, New Lynn and Birkenhead also assisted. Among the women’s organisations assisting were:—The Navy League, Civic League. St. Vincent de St. Paul Society, St. John’s Methodist Women’s Guild. Mothers’ Thought Guild, Rotorua Women’s Club, Western Area Ratepayers’ Association, Taka puna, Tamaki Women’s Progressive League. Women Teachers’ Association, Mothers’ Union, Lyceum Club. Bayswater, Belmont Progressive League, Victoria League, Avondale South Women’s Progressive League, "Women’s Institute. League of Penwomen, Presbyterian Women’s Society, Auckland Women’s Missionary Auxiliary, Y.W.C.A., University Women’s Federation, Y.AI.C.A Women’s Auxiliary, Philanthropic Committee. Xational Council of Women, Flying Angel Mission, Higher Thought Centre, Auckland Kindergarten Association, Thames Old Girls’ Association. Salvation Army, Auckland Benevolent Society, Auckland Hospital Auxiliary, Grammar Old Girls’ Association. Unitarian Women, Girl Guides’ Association. Aroha Progressive League. Women’s Reform League. Women’s United Party, Women’s Labour Party, League of Remembrance, Jewish Women’s Benevolent Society. St. John’s Ambulance, Plunket Society, Trained Nurses' Association, Sunshine Community Club, Women’s Xational Reserve, Ex-Service "Women’s Association, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Croquet Clubs, Alcarana Maori Women’s Association, Query Club, Xorthcote Women’s Progressive League.

FAREWELL EVENING AT ROTORUA

GIRLS’ CLUB ENTERTAINS VICAR AND MRS. LEA MUSICAL PROGRAMME At the Rotorua Parish Hall last evening, St. Luke’s Girls’ Club gave a farewell evening to the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Lea, who are shortly leaving Rotorua for Te Puke, where the Rev. Mr. Lea has been made vicar of that parish. The hall and supper tables had been decorated with pink and white chrysanthemums, hydrangeas and autumn leaves.

A short musical programme had been arranged. Violin solos were given by Miss G. Cameron-Johnson: recitations by Miss E. Sharpe. pianoforte solos, Miss C. Sharpe; songs bv Miss J. Giesen and. Miss R. Owens; AFss M. Mactier and Miss C. Sliarpe, accompanists. Miss M. Cooney was the winner of a competition.

Miss Mactier, in a happy speech, presented Mrs. Lea with a handbag on behalf of the girls, to which Mrs. Lea gracefully responded, expressing her sorrow at leaving the girls. Those present were:

Mesdames Lea, Bates, Giesen and Anderson ( Auckland), Misses M. Mactier Isles, R. Owens, V. Holland, J. Giesen. R. Campny, G. Holland, M. Lasenby, C. Sharpe, G. Hills, A. Worrall, M. Owens, S. Kelly. F. Sharpe, X. Allen, X. Holland. K. Carnaghan, .T. Winslade, J. Hodgson, M. Coney, P. Karl. J. Drummond, L. Lewis, G. Cameron-Johnson and J. Go wans.

GIFT PARTY AT MORRINSVILLE FOR BRIDE TO BE

ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON M iss Margaret Parlour, who is to be married early next month, was the guest of honour at a “gift afternoon,” which was given by Mrs. A. Bernstein and Mrs. G. E. Seville at Mrs. Bernstein’s residence, Studholm Street, Morrinsville, on Friday. Some interesting competitions passed the time pleasantly, and the rooms were brightly arranged with golden chrysanthemums. During the afternoon Miss Parlour opened the parcels, which contained many useful household gifts. Mrs. Bernstein wore a frock of deep wine tfepe mousseline and Mrs. Seville’s frock was of black satin beaute, relieved with beige ninon. Miss Margaret Parlour wore a pretty scarlet jumper suit with hat to match. Among those present were:—Mesdames S. C. Parlour. C. M. Gumrner, S. Morrow', H. Donaldson, L. Pole. F. J. Marshall, F. Pickett, R. B. Morton, Allwood, L. Echlin, F. Hawkins, F. W. Chadwick, R. G. Fawkner, J. Robinson, Misses H. Humphreys (Sydney), Mary Parlour, E. Allwood, R. Pickett, M, Chadwick, M. Allen, B. McNaughton, K. Chadwick, Mclntyre, F. Hewitt.

GIFT AFTERNOON FOR MEDICAL MISSIONS

TAKAPUNA GATHERING A gift afternoon for medical missions was held at the residence of Mrs. C. E. Tisdall, of Saunders Avenue, Takapuna, on Monday. Miss Cordell, of the Melanesian Mission, who has been nursing and doing dispensary work in the Islands, gave an interesting description of the work among the natives. Owing to ignorance, sickness is very prevalent and the infantile mortality appallingly high. There was a great need for more doctors, nurses and teachers, as well as for hospital equipment, simple medicines and remedies. A very generous response was made to the appeal.

COMING-OF-AGE IS CELEBRATED AT PONSONBY

JOLLY DANCE PARTY

An enjoyable evening was given on Saturday last by Mr. and Mrs. TV. Penn, of Islington Street, Herne Bay, at the Queen’s Hall, Ponsonby, to celebrate the coming of age of their eldest son, Fred. The hostess, Airs. Penn, wore a frock of black and lime soie de chine to receive the guests.

Among those present were: Miss M. Penn, wearing daffodil georgette: Miss o. Penn, green crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Dean, lilac taffeta and tulle; Airs. G. Ludlow, navy crepe de chine: Mrs. Barrett, Mack ninon; Mrs. M. Miller, beaded georgette; Miss J. Miller, pink satin; Miss AT. Miller, lemon crepe de chine; Afiss X. Aiiller, apricot taffeta; Airs. G. Dean, fawn crepe de chine; Miss V. Dean, petunia taffeta.

Bliss M. Creamer, black satin and georgette; Mrs. Williams, embossed georgette; Mrs. Mac Lean, black crepe de chine; Miss B. Mac Lean. blue crepe de chine; Miss K. Mac Lean, jade crepe de chine: Miss X. Mac Lean. blue taffeta; Miss T. Mac Lean, pink crepe de chine.

Aliss J. Anderson, in nattier blue crepe de chine; Miss E. Ritter, black satin and georgette; Mrs. Stott, shaded ftiiwgfttf : Aliss E. House, amber crepe de chine: Aliss D. Alathieson. green taffeta and lace; Aliss D. AracDonald, scarlet georgette; Airs. G. Reid, beige satin beaute; Mrs. E. Deeming, black lace; Aliss AT. Long, yellow crepe de chine; Mrs. V. Morgan, leaf green crepe de chine; Mrs. Hutchinson, black taffeta and georgette.

Aliss Hutchinson, black georgette: Aliss S. Anderson, green georgette and tulle: Miss I. Hurst, pink tulle: Miss X. Storey, red crepe de chine: Aliss J. Redwood, flame satin; Mrs. Liddell, rose marocain Mrs. A. Smith, black celanese; Aliss J. Smith, blue satin and tulle; Miss \ . Wilson, green and pink crepe de chine; Aliss B. Gotts, flame satin: Aliss E. O'Donnell. powder blue satin beaute.

WAIKATO NOTES

Miss Gwen Thomson, of Waharoa, is staying with relatives in Hamilton. * * • Miss McPliee, of Whangarei, is the guest of Aliss K. AlcGeahan, Alatamata. Airs. B. Huse, of Xew Plymouth, is staying with her niece. Airs. D. T. Davies, Alorrinsville. Aliss F. Peake, of Dunedin, is on a visit to her home in Cambridge. * * Aliss Violet Jolly, of Alatamata, is staying with her mother. Airs. F. B. Jolly, in Hamilton. Airs. R. F. Seddon, of Hamilton, is visiting Airs. E. AI. Cowie, Khandallali, ; "Wellington. * * * Aliss E. Waite, of Alatamata, is spending the vacation at Tongariro Xational Park. AUss Rigby, of Te Kuiti, is on a visit ‘ to her Airs. T. Bluek, Taihoa. Airs. L. Ewen, of Feilding, is the ; guest of Airs. T. Platt, Alatangi. Airs. R. P. Halliday, of Cambridge, has been staying at the Hamilton j Hotel. Aliss Robbins, of Takapuna, is on a visit to her parents in Tauranga. * * * Airs. T. Reynolds, of Hamilton, is visiting relatives Tauranga. Airs. J. X. Teale. of Eketaliuna, is on a visit to her mother in Hamilton. Aliss E. Roberts, of Hamilton, is ; spending a holiday in Christchurch and Dunedin. Aliss A. Hay. of Xew Plymouth, is a visitor at the Hamilton Hotel. * * * BRIDGE PARTY Aliss J. Priestley, of Cambridge, gave a most enjoyable bridge party in honour of her guest, Aliss Joan White. Aliss Priestley received her guests in a black embossed georgette frock. Aliss White wore a frock of pink georgette and cream lace. Those pr-esetn were:—Airs. Priestley, wearing panne velvet; Alisses AI. Short, black embossed georgette; K. Armstrong, pink taffeta; AI. Collis, brown crepe de chine; J. Veale, green crepe de chine; X. Butler, beige georgette; J. Clemow, black georgette and floral trimmings; X. Armstrong, green frock; Aleasrs. Priestley, F. Entwistle, H. Xeely, H. Simpson. C. Wilding, J. Clemow, Turnbull (Wellington), B. Clemow', D. Xewlands. DAXCE PARTY Airs. Skeet, of Leamington, gave a most enjoyable dance for her younger j daughter and her friend, Vaiai Ale- ! Kenzie, of Fiji. The room was gaily decorated with gold and black stream- | ers and gold chrysanthemums. Airs. ! Skeet wore a black ninon frock, and her daughter had on a cherry lace j frock. Aliss Vaiai AlcKenzie had on • white floral taffeta. Those present were:—Aliss J. j Couper, in black georgette: Miss Rona Lewis, black velvet; ATiss Betty Skeet. white crepe de chine; Mrs. Rush, floral 1 georgette* Airs. Porritt. black georgette: Alisses Nancy Porritt, blue crepe de chine; Grace Foster, black velvet; Rona Calvert, lemon satin; B. Harbutt, beige lace; Rosie Cripts, lime satin; B. Richardson (Wanganui), green crepe de chine; K. Alacky, cream satin; Dorothy Xolan, blue georgette. Atessrs. H. Simpson. P. Lewis, L. Alacky. H. j Xeely. B. Xolan, Boucher (2), Saw ers (2), Calvert (2), G. Porritt. * * * KITCHEX EVEXIXG Aliss Hildah Thompson was given a kitchen evening (in honour of her forthcoming marriage) in the Alatangi . Hall. Alusical honours were accorded I the guest on her arrival and she was presented with a beautiful bouquet by Aliss Pat Hicks on behalf of the women of the United Guild. Air. J. T. Bryant, the chairman, invited Aliss Thompson to accept and open all the many gift parcels, and Air. E. Thompson thanked all friends on behalf of his sister. A much enjoyed musical programme was contributed by the following: Aliss Grice, violin solos: All's. E. Hicks and Aliss AI. Shaw, pianoforte duet; Aliss E. Xeilson, songs; Air. E. Hicks, comic songs; Air. C. Thompson, songs: Aliss Torry, monologues. The accompaniments were played by Mesdames E. Hicks, A. Webster and Xeilson, and Air. Albert Bryant. AIATAXGI DRAMATIC CLUB | The members of the Alatangi Dramatic Club held their first reading of ■ the season on Thursday evening, a play , entitled "Doctor Knock.’’ bv Jules Romains, being read. The clever interpretation was very much enjoyed by an appreciative audience. The following took part: Dr. Knock, Mr. W. L. Ranstead; Dr. Parpalaid, Air. AI. W. Coventry; Alousquet, Mr. A. Webster; Bernard. Air. G. AI. Ranstead; the Town Crjer, Air. R. Ranstead: a Country Fellow, Air. T. Harper, Another Country Fellow, Air. W. Franklin; Jean, Air. B. Oliver; Aladame Parpalaid, Airs. R. Ranstead: Madame Reny, Airs. Harper; Madame Pous, Aliss Casey; a Farmer’s Wife, Arrs. S. Pilkington; a Nurse, Aliss K. Oliver. A very dainty supper was served at the close of the reading.