IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 985, 30 May 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES

Mrs. J. Knight, of Wanganui, is visiting friends in Remuera. * * * Mr. and Mrs. D. Park, of Christchurch, are staying at the Central Hotel. Mrs. ThorbUrn, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. K. Trembatli, Marama Street, Hamilton. Mrs. Paul Bennett, of New York, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Ina Weston, of Hauraki Road, Takapuna, is visiting Napier and is the guest of Mrs. Geddis. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Butt and Mr. and Mrs. Hucks, of London, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thornton, of Warkwortli, and Mrs. Tarrant-Hoskins, of Russell, are at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. A. Butt, of London, who lias been visiting Kawau, lias returned to Auckland, and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. J. Beacham, Mrs. E. Beacham and Mrs. C. Pollard, of Mount Roskill, are leaving by the Maunganui on Friday for an extended tour of Australia. fis $ * . Mrs. Bernard Beale, who has been on a visit to Auckland, N made a brief stay in Hamilton with her mother-in-law, Mrs. A. Beale, before going on to her new home in Palmerston North.

Hockey Dance

NGATARINGA GIRLS’ CLUB ORGANISES GAY COSTUME EVENING

STANLEY BAY FUNCTION

On Wednesday evening the Ngataringa Girls’ Hockey Club held a very enjoyable plain and fancy dress dance in the Ngataringa Tennis Club Hall, Stanley Bay, which had been artistically decorated for the occasion with coloured streamers and balloons. The proceeds are to go to the club funds. During supper Cr. C. M. Browne, the club president, in a short speech, thanked all those who had helped to male© the dance the success it was, and in complimenting the club on its successful entry into Auckland hockey said the club would welcome any new playing members. Among those present were:

Miss J. Niall, as Mephistopholes; Miss S Hughes, Yachtsman; Miss Z. Hipkins, Indian Princess; Miss B. Lewie, Ragtime; Miss P. Cuswortb, Pierrette; Miss I. McNiel, Jester; Miss M. O’Meara. Mother Hubbard: Miss J. Prideaux, Pierrette; Miss C. Carey, Hula Girl; Miss R. McGregor, Old Maid; Miss E. Prideaux, Hamer Girl; Miss Prideaux, School Girl.

Miss T. Anderson, as Harem Girl; Miss K. Gardiner, Sports Girl; Miss N. Wright, Springtime; Miss N. Cuswortb, cream lace frock; Miss .1. Anderson, apricot •georgette and lace; Miss J. Langdon, floral satin; Miss K. Johnson, midnight blue velevt; Miss G. Johnson, floral georgette; Miss V. Garnham, flame velvet and lace; Miss FI. Mclntosh, black satin and shoulder spray; Miss R. Prideaux. blue georgette.

The chaperones for the evening were Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Prideaux, who also superintended the supper arrangements.

VICE-REGAL VISIT

LADY BLEDISLOE ATTENDS MOTHERS’ LEAGUE

Yesterday morning-, her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, accompanied by Mrs. A, T. Bathurst, attended the quarterly meeting of the League of Mothers, which was held in the social room of the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. PI. D. Crump, secretary for the Mount Eden branch, acted as secretary to the league, in the absence of the assistant secretary, Mrs. Furness. A new move on the part of the league was that of welcoming mothers arriving from overseas. Mrs. J. Hiddleston gave an interesting report on her work as representative of the league on the national council. The resignation of Mrs. Arey, secretary of the league, through illness, was received with regret. On arrival her Excellency was met by Mrs. J. T. F. Mitchell, provincial president of the league, Mrs. A. AT. Fergusson, Mrs. P. A. Lindsay and Mrs. A. G. Talbot, vice-presidents. Mrs. Mitchell, on behalf of the league, presented Lady Bledisloe with a bouquet of violets, maidenhair fern and autumn leaves and asked her to accept a membership badge. The president stated that the members were all encouraged by the interest her Excellency took in the league. AIMS OF LEAGUE In expressing her thanks to the speakers, her Excellency said that the ideals and aims of the league had her complete sympathy. On her way out to New Zealand she had met Lady Alice Fergusson and had been specially asked by her to look after the League of Mothers. Her Excellency stated that she was willing to do all that was within her power to do for it. Slio hoped that the . organisation would see that religion was taught in the homes, as she sincerely believed that a religious foundation was necessary for children. and that ideals based on such a foundation would make happy homes, happy mothers, happy children and a prosperous New Zealand-

Afternoon Reception

Vicc-Rcgal Function THEIR EXCELLENCIES ENTERTAIN A largely-attended afternoon reception was given by their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe at Government House yesterday afternoon, the function proving a very happy one. Flowers brightened every available corner in the reception rooms and the fragrance of early violets scented the warm atmosphere. The guests were received by their Excellencies in the drawing-room, ■where tall vases of beautiful bronze chrysanthemums were charmingly arranged, and the warmth of a cheery log fire contrasted pleasantly with the cold bleakness outdoors. Lady Bledisloe’s gown was of dahlia red flat crepe with flounced skirt edged with fine pleating, Touches of ivory at the neck and wrists were the only relief, and with it she wore a golden fox fur and a smart upturned felt hat of matching red. Mrs. A. T. Bathui'st was wearing a frock of blue lace, with black brocaded satin coat and a black straw hat. Mrs. A. CL Day had on a ravenswing blue velvet ensemble trimmed with grey fur, black lace scarf and blue velvet toque with ospreys. Miss Gillespie’s pretty frock was of navy georgette, with cream collar and cuffs, and with it she wore a navy felt hat. The members of his Excellency's staff, Major Bathurst, Mr. A. C. Day. Sir John Hanham and Lieutenant Elworthy, assisted in entertaining the guests. The walls of the ballroom, in which tea was served, were screened with bamboo and hanging baskets of fern added a graceful touch. Autumnshaded chrysanthemums were arranged on the tables and foliage and fern, intermingled with which were vivid poinsettias, banked the stage where the orchestra was stationed. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Lady Blunden was wearing a. platinum grey ensemble, fur trimmed, and a mauve hat. Lady Fowids was gowned in black satin with black fur coat trimmed with skunk and a small black felt hat fastened in front with a brilliant buckle. Airs. A. D. Campbell wore a cedar brown cloth coat, fur-trimmed, and a brown felt hat. Airs. J. C. O'Brien was in a lace and georgette frock with black silk coat, furs and a black hat.. Airs. C. Lawford was wearing a black chenille embossed georgette gown with black hat trimmed with beige ospreys. Airs. Cotter wore black satin with a black seal coat and a black felt hat. Airs. Harold Cottar was in a lace and georgette frock, grey squirrel coat and a small brown hat. Mrs. Napier wore a black tailleur with a black felt hat.

Airs. Frazer-Hurst was gowned in black lace, and wore a small black hat. All's. C. V. Houghton was wearing a being carracul coat, with felt hat to match. Airs. Somerset Thomas wore a skunktrimmed coney seal coat over a patterned crepe de chine frock, and a burgundy red velour hat. Airs. Preston Chambers was wearing a black cloth suit, with furs and a black hat. Airs. Didsbui*y was wearing a black ensemble with smart black hat. Airs. De Guerrier had on a patterned crepe do chine frock, black coney seal coat trimmed with skunk and a black hat. Airs. F. Wilson bad chosen navy georgette and lace with silver fox furs and a navy hat. . . Airs. Kirkby AVilson was wearing a black cloth ensemble trimmed with mohair and a small black felt hat. Airs. Alulbern wore a blue cloth ensemble and furs with a navy hat. Mrs. Coldicutt bad on a black seal coat trimmed with skunk and a smart black h2 Mrs. G. Blake chose a smart ensemble of dark blue with hat in toning shade. Airs. St. John Clarke was wearing a black cloth tailleur and a black hat. Airs. H. Cameron had on burgundy red crepe de chine with black coat and black felt hat. , . . , , Mrs. Tolhurst was gowned m a black suit, furs and a small black hat. Airs. John Alexander wore a black cloth ensemble, furs and a black bat. Airs. McKay Grant was in a brack tailored suit and a black felt hat. Airs. 11. A. Lippincott was in a wood broAvn carracul coat with small hat of matching shade. . . . Mrs. Edwin Jones was wearing a black cloth ensemble with smart black hat. Airs. F. Dyer, Wellington, wore a black tailleur and black hat with touches of white. , , . Airs. Somerset Clive bad on a black georgette gown with burgundy red hat. Airs Lusk wore a marmot coat and a small’red felt hat. . _ , 44 . Aliss CL Murray was m a smart bottle green cloth ensemble, trimmed with fur, and a green hat. Miss F. Murray wore a navy cloth ensemble, fur-trimmed, and a small navy h Airs. Alfred Cheal wore a black cloth suit, furs, and a black hat. Airs. Edwin Jones had on a black cloth suit, and a black hat. Airs H. R. Bloomfield was in a sealskin coat trimmed with skunk, and a silvery grev felt hat. , , Mrs. E. H. Reid had on a claret coloured crepe de chine frock, black coat and a velour hat of deep claret shade. Airs. H. H. Partridge had on a platinum grey persian lamb coat and a mole coloured liat. . . . Airs. E. H. ATilsom was m a wine red frock, brown fur coat and a wine red

Mrs. Fletcher was in a tucked georgette frock, coney seal coat and a black felt. hat. , . Mrs Didsbury wore a navy ensemble and a large navy hat. Mrs. Scott was gowned in black ring velvet with black seal coat and smart black hat. , Mrs. Tiarlcs was wearing patterned georgette with black seal coat and a Chinese red felt hat. Mrs. Gordon Dransfleld was in a beige suit, with furs and a fawn hat. Mrs. Irvine was in a patterned crepe de chine frock, black seal * oat and a black hat. Mrs. Atkinson was in a black suit with furs and a black hat. Mrs. Devore had on a fur-trimmed black cloth ensemble, with a black hat. Mrs. G. Devore was wearing a black tailored coat trimmed with fur, and a close-litting blue felt hat. Airs. A. G. Talbot was gowned in I black flat crepe, worn with a fur stole j and a black bat. Airs. R. E. Isaacs had on black geor- | gette, with french embroideries, and a j black hat. ; Mrs. J. Brigham wore black ring vel- ! vet and a small black hat. i Mrs. Hugh MacDonald had chosen a ! black georgette ensemble, with a black • hat trimmed with black feather mounts. Airs. W. AlcKail Geddes was in a cherry . red frock, with fur coat and a small red I hat. Airs. St. Clair Brown wore embroidered black satin, with a black hat. Airs. Alarriner’s gown was of plantation brown and beige satin, with fur coat and brown and beige hat. Mrs G. Alarriner wore a black frock, black fur-trimmed coat and a black hat. Airs. R. G. Coats was in a black tailored suit, furs and a black hat. Airs. W. Johnstone was in navy embroidered georgette, with black seal i and wide-brimmed black hat. Mrs. Eliot Davis was in a black cloth

cent trimmed with monkey fur and a small upturned black hat. Mrs. H. Kaingrer was wearing: a blue printed crepe de chine frock, black fur coat and smart black hat. Mrs. Owen W. Rainger wore brown figured satin, marmot coat and a small brown felt hat. Mrs. Grant Cowen wore a black crepe de chine frock, black seal coat and a black hat. Mrs. Fitchett was in a grey carracul coat, trimmed with silver grey fur. and a black hat. Mrs. H. C. Fenton was in a cloth coat, fur-trimmed, worn over a patterned crepe de chine frock, and a black hat. Mrs. Stanley Chambers wore a beige georgette frock, marmot coat and a beige hat. Mrs. Fancourt was in a blue suit with a matching blue felt hat. Mrs. Hugh Fenton's gown was of gentian blue patterned crepe de chine, worn with fox furs and a blue hat. Mrs. Brittain had on a fawn ensemble with small fawn hat. Mrs. Hellaby was wearing a zulu brown ensemble, with hat to match. Mrs. Chatfield wore a wood brown ensemble suit, furs, and a brown hat. Mrs. Claude Heather wore a black silk ensemble, black seal coat and a small black hat. Mrs. O. Watson was in a black georgette frock, with fur coat and a black hat. Mrs. Tewsley was wearing a black ensemble, with furs, and a mauve hat. Mrs. Makgill had on a tabae brown tailleur, with brown felt hat and furs. Mrs. Bankart was wearing a black silk ensemble and small black hat. Mrs. Casement Aickin’s smart green ensemble was worn with a hat of matching green. Mrs. Parker Upton was wearing a black cloth tailleur, black hat and furs. Mrs. Bund on was in black velvet with furs, and a black hat. .Dr. Horsley was in a brown cloth coat. u Cr^ an, 3 a small brown hat. Miss Ellen_ Melville wore patterned crepe de chine with black coney seal coat trimmed with skunk, and a small black hat. Mrs. Hugh Corbin wore a marmot coat over a patterned georgette frock, and a small green felt hat. Mrs. Worley was In a green furtrimmed ensemble with a small fawn hat. Mrs. Low wore a smart georgette frock under a fur coat and a black hat. Miss Basten was wearing naw blue relieved with red, and navy hat. Mrs. Massey was wearing a prune coloured suit and hat to tone. Miss Amy Moss had on a navy blue costume and fawn felt hat. Mrs. Butler was in a navy costume and smart navy and fawn hat. Mrs. Pilling was in a wine frock with a velour hat to tone. Mrs. L. C. Rathbone was in a lacquer red crepe de chine frock, sealskin coat and red felt hat. Mrs. J. Robertson tvas wearing a Chinese red ensemble suit, relieved with cream, red hat and furs. Mrs. Bedford was wearing a prune coloured ensemble with hat to tone. I>r. Gladys Montgomery had on a brown and beige checked tailleur with small brown hat. I>r. Hilda Northcroft was wearing a black ensemble with furs and a black hat. Mrs. W. Heather wore a black georgette fi-ock with sealskin coat, and a black har. Mrs. Abbott's wine red frock was worn with a fur coat and a wine red hat. Mrs. Bryce Hart wore a frock of lace under a fur-trimmed coat and hat to tone. Mrs. Pat Hanna was frocked in a silver grey ensemble suit trimmed with grey fun and a felt hat to match. Mrs. Sinel was in a coat of fawn and brown velvet with a hat in the same shades. Miss Ewart (Wellington) had on a smart mulberry georgette gown under a fur coat, and a black felt hat. Mrs. Kent chose a black silk ensemble with furs and a black hat. Mrs. P. Asser wore unrelieved black georgette and black hat. Mrs. Arm it age was wearing a black ensemble with which was worn a black and white hat. Mrs. Bale chose a beige ensemble suit and a hat in the same shade.

Mrs. Williams was in a georgette frock under a fur coat and a black hat. Miss Turner had on a fawn flecked ensemble with a hat to match. Mrs. Axford was wearing a black ensemble trimmed with fur and a black hat. Miss Turner was in a black ensemble with a hat to match. Miss Lulu Dyer t Wellington), grey ensemble trimmed with fur and she wore a felt hat of the same shade. Miss Noel Gibson chose a frock of black and white marocain and black hat. Mrs. Bamford had on a black costume with furs and a black bat. Mrs. Cluett, was in french blue suit with blue hat to match. Mrs. T. W. Leys wore a black seal coat, trimmed with skunk, over a georgette frock, and black felt hat. Mrs. 11. Goldie was wearing a furtrimmed black cloth coat, and a closetitting black felt hat. Mrs. Thornton Jackson had on a navy suit, with furs, and a navj hat. Mrs Dignan was in a bronze brown ensemble, "’with furs, and a brown hat. Mrs. Harold Massey was ii a sms rt navy suit touched with red, and wore a navy hat and furs.

TE PUKE TENNIS CLUB

The Te Puke Lawn Tennis Club held its annual dance in McDowell's Hall. Music was supplied by the "Gloom - chasers’ Orchestra” from Whakatano. Extras were played by Miss Riley and Mr. Mollgaard. During the evening. Mr. G. T. Simpson, president of the club, presented the trophies to the successful players for the past season. Those who received trophies were: Mrs. Chappell, women’s championship singles; Mr. Manning, men’s championship singles; Mesdames Chappell and Martyn, women’s Championship doubles; Messrs. Manning and Simpson, men’s championship and handicap doubles: Misses Brown and Mollgaard, women’s handicap doubles; Mr. Manning, men’s handicap singles; Miss Riddell and Taylor. combined handicap and championship: Miss Perring, women’s handicap singles. Those present were: Mrs. Simpson, wearing mauve georgette; Mrs. Wilkie, pale mauve georgette: Mrs. Chappell, vieux rose georgette beaded in silver: Mrs. Granger, bla«k georgette: Mrs. Hargreaves, peach satin: Mrs. Duff, sea georgette and taffeta; Mrs. Powell, orange satin; Mrs. Booker, beige lace frock; Mrs. Mahoney, black georgette and lace; Miss O’Driscoll, lemon georgette, with lace hem; Miss Butler (Auckland), white lace; Miss Perring, vieux rose lace over 3atin; Miss Mollgaard. green georgette and ring velvet. Miss Bostock, in ciel blue georgette: Miss Joyce, black crepe de chine and lace; Miss Rogers, black georgette: Miss Thomas, primrose satin; Miss Brown, black lace; Miss llintz, sunset shot taffeta; Miss Verooe, blue satin, with white satin bands; Miss Cooper*, blue georgette; Miss Shepherd, pale blue taffeta; Miss Cook, white georgette, with lame bodice; Miss Wilkie, blue crepe de chine; Miss Riddell, blue satin, with net hem; Miss G. Cuff, white satin, witli lace overdress; Miss L. Cuff, lemon taffeta; Miss E. Cuff, black lace: Miss 1. Wilkins, white crepe de chine: Miss M. Collins, blue crepe de chine; Miss Wright, sunset taffeta; Miss Muir, pale lemon net, with satin bands: Miss Musker, blue sprigged taffeta; Miss Hardy (Tauranga), white georgette; Miss M. Hardy (Tauranga), lemon satin; Miss Gordon, white crepe de chine; Miss Allport, electric blue satin.