Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1007, 25 June 1930, Page 5

Feminine Interests

WAIKATO NOTES Mrs. G- R. Barnett has returned to 1 Hamilton from a holiday at The Mount, Tauranga. # # # Mrs. J. Chitty has returned to | Hamilton from a motor tour of the | Bay of Plenty. # * Mrs. A. L. Sandford, of Hamilton, i ;in d Mrs. II Henderson, of Wellington, have gone for a short visit to Stratford. * MORNING TEA PARTY A very happy morning tea party was given by the committee of the Sonning Old Girls’ Association on Friday, at the home of Mrs. H. Clarke. The guest of honour was Miss Ruby Vickery, who is shortly to be married. Miss Jolly, the president of the association, asked Miss Vickery to receive a present of crystal from them all, and wished her every happiness. Those present were Miss R. Vickery, Mr.--. F. Vickery. Mrs. H. Clark. Mrs. Ct Bindon, Miss B. Vickery, Miss F. Jolly. Miss X). Yule, Miss F. Hall. Miss Vj. Valder, Miss C. Chitty. Miss L>. Clark. Miss I. Vercoe. bridge party for y.m.c.a. FUNDS Mr«. C. L. MacDtarmid was hostess at a very successful bridge party at her home, “Cruachen," on Friday evening, given to raise funds for the Y.M.C.A. Progressive bridge was played. Mrs. Gordon Smith and Mrs. W. H. Hume being the prize-winners. present included Mrs. it. Kemp, Mrs. H. Douglas. Mrs. F. Oruer, Mrs. J. D. Smith, Mrs. M. M. Hockin, Mrs. G. Graham, Mrs. R. Worley, Mrs. Steadman (Auckland), .Mrs. L. Tompkins, Mrs. H. J. Ferguson, Mrs. J. McNicol, Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. C. Hume. Mrs. T. N. Burtenshaw, Mrs. W. H. Hume, Mrs. James, Mrs. W. Tudhope, Mrs. K. A. Cox. Mrs. H. T McMullen, Mrs. Hubert Hammond. ♦ * * AT THE CABARET The second of a series of cabarets arranged by Miss Madge Grace and Miss Isa Duff, was held in the Haeremai Rooms on Saturday evening. Mrs. A. English was hostess and wore a frock of black lace. Among those present were: Miss Grace, who wore a frock of cherry lace; Miss Duff, black and scarlet frock; Miss Hilda Speight, silver lame and sapphire blue taffeta: Miss Dorothy Speight, lime green georgette; Miss M. Lauder, hydrangea blue taffeta; Miss A. Hark ness, Mack taffeta; Miss F. Barclay (Huntly), apricot chenille velvet; Miss L. Kelly

( Rangiriri), cherry taffeta; Miss X. Ja* kson, of lettuce green organdi; Miss Alison Bell, shrimp pink taffeta; Miss < ’oralie Glevely, lemon figured georgette; Miss Audrey Peacocke, saxe blue georgette; Miss Joyce Morrison, powder bine georgette; Miss Mary Greville, duck egg blue taffeta; Miss Iv. Gordon, shell pink georgette: Miss D. Stevens, frock of pink spotted net; Miss Eleanor Peake fTe Awamutu), salmon pink taffeta; Miss Hawken, black ring velvet; Miss Parkinson, sapphire blue taffeta; Miss M. Irmes, rose se.juinned georgette; Miss M. Wilson, primrose beaded georgette; Miss M. Hichards, flesh pink georgette; Miss Pearce, lime georgette; Miss E. Rennie t Auckland), hvdrangea blue taffeta and lace: Miss Jean Am bury (Cambridge), coral pink taffeta: Miss J. Pope, aeriel blue georgette and tulle; Miss Holliday, blue flowered georgette. Social News From Whangarei Mrs. A. E. McMahon, who has boon on a. visit to Auckland, has returned to 'Whangarei. Mrs. Dickie, of Hawera, who has been visiting Mrs. James Peat, left for the South early this week. A visitor of interest to Whangarei this week will be Miss Yuki Kimura, Japanese T.W.C.A. emissary for world fellowship. She will be the guest, of tho Y.W.C.A. Hostel. Hast week, Mrs. A. J. Murdock gave a bridge party to celebrate the birthday of her youngest son. There were three tables, and the prizes were won by Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Moresby. On Monday evening the friends of Mr. and Mrs. (I- S. Bannister, Powhiri Avenue, paid them a surprise visit to congratulate Mr. Bannister upon his blirthday, and a jolly evening was spent. The bridge trophies were won by Mrs. Blanshard, Miss Lamb, Mr. Bannister and Mr. Burns. On Wednesday evening Mrs. Carter, Kamo, entertained four tables of bridge players at her home, the winners being Miss Becker, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Marshal] and Mr. Reed. On Monday evening, Mr. K. G. M. Kelly gave a very Interesting lecture on "Rose Culture” to members of the Gardening Club. Miss Rolfs is the guest of MrsCrimp. Gorries Road, Whangarei,

PLAIN AND FANCY COSTUME DANCE SETTLERS’ ASSOCIATION A most successful plain arid fancy dress dance, organised by the Otamarakau Settlers’ Association was held lust. week. Excellent music was played by th<-“Gloom-Chasers’ ” Orchestra, and Messrs. Gunton and isunkel acted as M.C.’s. Among those present were: Miss Gwen Cuff. Spanish Girl; Miss L. Cuff, Old English Lady; Miss O. Arn, Hawaiian Girl; Miss L>. Fox, Grasshopper; Miss K. Shearer, Pompadour; Miss E. Cuff, Irish Colleen; Miss 11. Martin, Autumn; Miss N. Rassmussen, Argentine Dancer; Miss A. Bostock, Balloon Girl; Miss M. Hosking, Old English Lady: Miss P. Nicol, Gipsy; Miss X*. Drabble, Persian Princess; Miss T. Lk-h----wark. 80-Peep; Miss L. Jones, Rainbow; Miss AT. Robinson, Hungarian Peasant; Mrs. Gunton, Russian Peasant; Air. I’. Drabble, Pierrot; Air. Wilson, Mexican. Prizes were awarded as follow; Women’s fancy dress: Miss L. Cuff. Most original dress: Miss IX Fox. Men’s fancy costume: Mr. A. Wilson. Most origin.-. 1 costume: ATr. G. Drabble. BIRTHDAY PARTY CHILDREN ENTERTAINED A jolly birthday party was given recently by Airs. Spry at her home for her daughter Lois. Coloured streamers made a pretty decoration in the dining room, where supper was served. The little guests were entertained with dancing and games, and a very happy time was spent. Among those present were:—Lois Spry, Zelma Spry, Audrey Bowman, Marjorie Young, Vera Norton, Lorraine Hamm ell, Doreen Parrant. Pat Miller. Shirley Hill, Nancy Creber, Rona Long, Atolly McCormack, Joyce Wright., Petals Weir. Nita Parrant, Lorraine Gribble, Joan Ornstein, Myrtle Bowman, Rosalind McNeil, Mabel Morris. BRAID BAG Narrow silk braid makes a soft and unusual-looking bag. The braid is sewn in horizontal strips, and can he found entirely in black and white, or with a combination of the two colours.

STUDENTS ENTERTAINED I

PROFESSOR BELSHAW IS HOST Students and tutors had a very enjoyable time at a gathering of the Political Economy Circle, given by Professor Belshaw at his residence on Saturday evening. Gravity and serious thought* were laid aside and a very jolly time was spent in games, interspersed with music. Among those present were: Professor and Mrs. Belshaw. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Rodwell, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Mr. S. O. Shearer, and a large number of advanced students of the arts and commerce faculties of the university.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

MEETING OF BRANCHES A cheery wood fir© made the War Memorial Library at Albany look inviting when the members of the Women’s Institute gathered for their monthly meeting. After the business was disposed of. Airs. Stevenson gave a demonstration of basket-making. There was a good attendance of members and a very pleasant time was spent by all. FIRST AIEETING AT EDGECUMBE The Edgecumbe Women’s Institute held its first meeting at Airs. Hall's residence last week. Airs. Eccles presided and in spite of bad weather there was a good attendance. Six new members were enrolled. Airs. Cobden and Airs. Beattie, from the Otakiri Institute, were also present and the latter gave a very interesting demonstration of fancy bead-threading. Articles made from sugar bags by members were displayed and sold for the funds, also a necklace presented by Airs. Beattie. The hostesses were Mesdames .7. Gow, G. Colebrok, Alextcd and Horwell. ANNIVERSARY AT SILVERDALE Tho Silverdale Women's Institute celebrated its second anniversary on Saturday. The hall was decorated with pink flowers and maidenhair fern. The afternoon was spent in games and competitions, a tennis competition arranged by Mrs. Bartlett, being won by Airs. Alacßae. The opportunity was taken to welcome Aliss Faithfull, who has recently been appointed district nurse at Silverdale. Afternoon tea was served, and the birthday cake, which was given by Aliss Bay ley, was cut by the president, Airs. Bartlett. CARD AFTERNOON STANLEY BAY CROQUET CLUB At Iho Ngutaringa Tennis Club's pavilion on MSonda.y afternoon the Stanley Bay Croquet Club gave a very enjoyable card afternoon. The prizewinners were:—Mrs. Rice, bridge; Mrs. Watson, 500; and Mrs. Walsh, euchre. Among 1 hose present were:—Mrs. D. Janes „ (president), Mrs. Weller, Mrs. Airey, Mrs. Cnsworth Miss Grace Gribliin, Miss Burgess, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Wrigley, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Hurrah, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Gallon, Mrs. Wyatt. Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Chatfield, Mrs. J. Newell, Mrs. Swann. Mrs. Bayley, Mrs. JVlair, Mrs. Spinley, Mrs. Harty, Mrs. Neumegan, Mrs. H. Neumegan, Mrs. Salmon, Mrs. Linder, Mrs. Neighbour, Mrs. Creagmill, Mrs. Melvin, Miss Duder, Mrs. Bertram, Mrs. Angove, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs: Rice, Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Spraggon, Mrs. McGregor, Miss Powell, Mrs. Cleal, Mrs. Chapman and Miss Bertrand.