IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1011, 30 June 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES ! Mrs. A. J. Mueller, of Morrinsville i is visiting- Auckland. Mrs. L. M. Harker, of Chicago, is staying at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. TV. Backhaus, of Leipzig, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. Hr. and Mrs. Frank Macky, Remuera, will leave on Friday for Sydney where they will spend a holiday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jebkins, of Haw era and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Palairet, o: Gisborne, are guests at the Centra Hotel. Tlrs. M. Falk, of Melbourne, arrived by the Aorangi this morning, and wil be the guest of Mrs. H. Lichenstein Remuera. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ivellick, oi Wanganui, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Tonkin of London, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Hooke of Sydney, are at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Moss 33allin, of Christchurch accompanied by her small daughter is visiting Auckland, and is the gues of her sister, Mrs. SS. A. Schneideman Mrs. Frank Graham, of Christchurch arrived in Auckland this morning, unc will leave tomorrow by the Aorang. for Honolulu, where she will spend c holiday.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

MOUNT ROSKILL BRANCH The Atount Roskiil Branch of the League of Alothers Field its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Canon A-IcFar-lane spoke of the serious responsibility of the mother with regard to the religious training of the child from earliest infancy. Aliss Halton contributed elocutionary items. The hostesses for the afternoon were Airs. Grindrod, Airs. Levins and Airs. Thompson. MEETING AT TE PAPAPA The Te Papapa branch of the League of Alothers met last Thursday, when an interesting address on the Zulu race was given by Airs. Lewin.

Plunket Society

SUCCESSFUL DANCE ORGANISED BY BRANCH AT TAUPIRI

BRIGHT PROGRAMME The Taupiri branch of the Plunket Society held a very successful dance in the Taupiri Hall on Thursday evening. Excellent dance music was supplied by Hildreth’s Orchestra from Hamilton. A special feature of the evening was the programme of musical and elocutionary items given by Mrs. Vallevnare, Miss G. A. Jones, the Taupiri Frolics. The accompanist was Miss P. Charles and Mrs. R. T. Hill supplied the extras for the dances. Mr. E. Whitehorn acted as M.C. Among those present were:—Mrs. Sowman, in black beaded eeorEette; Mrs Powell, green frock; Mrs. F. Wilson, black satin; Mrs W Marineblack turtela: Mrs. A. Charles, ljlacdl georgette; Mrs. D. McKercher, tangerine beaded georgette: Mrs. Vallemare, black lace; Mrs. jl. T. Mill, blue georgette- Mrs G. Hortvootl, red georegtte; Mrs. Carbines! blue georgette; Mrs. K. Tapper, navy floral georgette; .Mrs. .1. Wilson, grey beaded georgette; Miss A. Jones, black georgette; Miss I. Norwood, white taffetaMiss A. Waring, red georgette; .Miss King! pink taffeta; Miss Hunter, flame tu'leMiss I\ Maekie, cream and green satin; Miss Taylor, navy crepe de chineE-Miss Stokes, peach taffeta; Miss Dalton, black beaded georgette: Miss D. CSleesou, blue georgette; Miss K. Jac-kways, maize ci-epe de cliliie; Mis a Sowinan, pink lace; Miss Rennie, lemon georgette; Miss V. Tapper, pink taffeta relieved with blue; Miss M. Campbell, vieux rose taffeta; Miss T,ovett, salmon pink ring velvet; Miss H. Symes, coral pink satin and lace; Miss D. Jack ways, blue lace; Miss i>' Arcy l.owe, gold metal lace and pink satin; Aliss Geak, pink crepe de chine; Miss Iris Symes, white lace; Miss Pox, black lace; Miss P. Charles, blue georgette; Miss K. Charles, green lace. AN AT HOME AT SUNSHINE HOUSE SCHOOL AND SOLARIUM VISITED

An At Home was held at Sunshine House, Nelson Street, on Thursday afternoon, to meet and thank all the women who helped during the recent street collection. The hall was crowded with visitors, and the president, who welcomed the guests, read the details of each station and on l.- half of the association warmly thanked all those who had given so splendidly. Airs. Ferner said that the amount received, with donations, was over <£1,300. This was largely due to the magnificent work and enthusiasm of the collectors. The appeal for sick children, where they actually received treatment, touched the heart of the people, especially when they found the benefit that the children derived from the treatment. A detailed explanation of the treatment received and the manner in which it was given, was then given, and Airs. Ferner spoke of the generosity of the donors who had contributed £lO each to the equipment of the children. A frock was on view, which is to be the school uniform. These are beingmade by Airs. Nielsen’s committee, and are made of grey blanket cloth and bear a large emblem of the association, a forget-me-not. Numbers of the visitors went through the school and saw the children at work, and also visited the solarium. It was announced that the association was having a stall at the Winter Show, under the direction of Airs. Pratt. Honations of goods would be gratefully accepted for the nine days of the show, particularly cakes, sweets etc. Afternoon tea was served under the direction of Airs. Alfred Eady. The hall was artistically decorated bv Airs. Rainger. HOLIDAY-MAKER IS ENTERTAINED AT FAREWELL TEA MORNING PARTY AT TUDOR ROOM Aliss Evelyn Stubbs, who leaves by the Aorangi tomorrow on a four months’ holiday trip to America, was the guest of honour at a delightful little morning tea on Saturday. Airs. C. C. Ewen was the hostess, and she entertained her guests at the Tudor Room. Those present were Airs. Reg Humphries, Airs. A. Cahill, Aliss Margaret AlcKelvie, Aliss Dorothy Hobday. Aliss Marjorie Graham, and Aliases E. and N. En trican. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Beatrice Eugenie, oldest daughter of Judge Holland, of Rotorua, to Alfred Clarence, eldest son of Airs. E. Ai. Dannefaerd and the late Air. S. T. Dannefaerd, of Rotorua. The engagement is announced of Alva Aland, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. H. Payne, formerly of Auckland, to Henry Reid, only sun of Air. and Airs. Thomas Bell, of WellingtonThe engagement is announced of Eva. eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. W. J. Ellett, Helensville, to Ronald Wade, eldest son of Air. and Airs. Frank Taylor, Kaukapakapa.

DEVONPORT FOOTBALLERS

REVIVAL OF FORMER DANCE FAVOURITES PROVES VERY POPULAR UNITED CLUB I The Devonport United Football Club j has succumbed to a desire for dance j ie\i\als and has been entertaining the | Patrons, at its fortnightly dances, with run programmes of former dances. The music has been in the hands of Air. L. Cusworth. The innovation has caught the popular fancy at Devonport, judgmg by the attendances at the functions. Air. Newman was M.C, and the supper arrangements were controlled by Mrs. Scott and helpers. The black unci white colours of the club were the motif colours in the decorations Among those present weret Sa * o E’ Avho was frocked in air cOii.e blue taffeta; Mrs. F. Sadgrove, floral ,- vrrs - **• Earner, flower blue and rose taffeta: Mrs. L. Cuswortli navv figured velvet; Mrs. J. Flail, primrose beaded georgette; Airs. M. Scott, night blue georgette; Mrs. W. cl. Ivil, eau Oe •n b f a £ efi georgette: Airs. Howard, peach silk-taffeta; Airs. Hamllev, oyster grev georgette; Mrs. Pengelly. white satin; Mr>. i. urns, white cit-h do chine: Mrs. Bolger, powder blue crepe de chine; Mrs. LUver, sea blue crepe de chine; Mrs. brewer, gold-brown satin; Mrs. Black, na\ \- marocain; Airs. Barrett, deep blue crepe de chine; Airs. F. Chambers, mauve crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. L. P. Hanblyn, leaf-green georgette, velvet trimmings; Mrs. Tulev, turquoise satin; Airs. I. S. Cruickshank, white crepe de chine and diamente; Mrs. A. Scott, peppered chiffon; Mrs. Brake, black silk; Mrs F*vdus. Win.- satin; All's, p. ii. Blenkarne, name georgette and silver lame; Mrs. L. j Holdsworth, forest green embossed georgette. Miss Foster, who wore blue crepe de' chine; Miss G. Handley, floral lace frock: Miss J. Scott, apricot crepe de chine, with shoulder posy . Miss K. Hartley, silk net and silver beading: Aliss R. Wilson, blue moire; Miss G. Mears, apricot moire; Aliss M. Gus worth, cream lace over pink satin; Miss p. Cuswortli, powder blue crepe de chine: Miss Payne, flame satin; Miss At. Skeats, apple green crepe do chine; Miss Beasley, black georgette and white lace; Aliss Morgan, lemon satin; Aliss Knight, black velvet; Aliss I. Nelson, black crepe de chine and lace; Aliss Ida Spraggon, lemon taffeta; Aliss Al. Newman, eau de nil georgette; Aliss A. Birss, blue taffeta; Aliss A. Follett, river ui-.-.-n UV]K- .-bine, with silver trimmings; Aliss Una Harris, mauve taffeta and silver lace; Aliss J. Hayson. forest green silk; Aliss E. McKenzie, fapucine georgette and velvet; Miss A. Saxon, navy blue frock; Aliss F. Bolger. lemon satin; Aliss A. Roman, white satin; Aliss W. Wynne, black silk; Miss Morgan, green crepe de eihne; Aliss G. Emirali, white silk relieved with brown. EVENING PARTY MRS. A. GRIFFITHS GIVES INTERESTING TRAVELOGUE A very interesting and instructive I evening was held at Mrs. I. Suzanne ! Jennings’s studio, Shortland Flats, on Wednesday evening, when Mrs. Arthur Griffiths gave her travelogue on the homes of notable women. Items were also given by Miss Horne, Mrs. Jennings, Mr. Griffiths and a. humorous sketch was given by. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths. The studio was artistically' decorated with Iceland poppies and violets and pretty shaded lamps. Mrs. Jennings received her guests wearing a very long gown of black ring velvet relieved with a big shoulder spray of white camelias. Mrs. Arthur Griffiths wore black ring velvet and a Javanese evening shawl. Those present were: Mrs. Gaudin, in black georgette trimmer! with pearl and diamente trimring and ermine wrap; Airs. Beddoe, long j frock of gold lace; Airs. McKinney, black i beaded frock and handsome oriental

! wrap; Airs. Crichton, white satin evening I frock and white and green shawl; Miss Fox, floral ninon draped frock; Aliss McJ Arthur, midnight blue oriental frock and j black bridge coat: Miss Horne, duchess i blue gown; Airs. Oakley, pink georgette \ and ninon wrap. | Airs. Jennings gave a display of her I beautiful work, and this brought a j most enjoyable evening to a close.

FAREWELL SOCIAL

'PRESENTATION TO HEAD OF FIRM I A social and dance was held at the i Akarana Yacht Clubhouse on ThursI day evening by the staff of Heards, j Ltd. ; Tlio occasion was to mark the departure of the principal of the firm, Air. L. Heard, on a trip to America, and a presentation of a travelling rug was made to him by the staff. About 300 guests were present, and 1 the musical items, games and dancing j were greatly enjoyed. Among those present were: ! Airs. L. Heard, wearing navy georgette; i Airs. J. Watson, navy georgette; Mrs. J. ■ Gates, navy crepe de chine; Mrs-. S. Horne, african brown and beige crepe de chine. Aliss A. Smith, blue and fawn santoy Aliss E. McLeod, wine panne velvet; Aliss A'. Perry, almond green satin; Aliss Al. Hardwick, black and gold satin; Miss A. Anderson mauve georgette; Miss E. Tlerdson, black satin beaute; Aliss 1. Hurst, gold lace, uneven hem; Aliss Al. Callender, lemon and blue crepe de ; chine; Airs. W. Donaldson, gold lace and ! crepe de chine; Aliss B. Herdson, eham- | pagne satin; Miss K. Gordine, apple green I georgette; Aliss G. Culliford, black georgette; Aliss J. Waite, blue taffeta: Miss E. Bagley, blue taffeta; Miss R. Anderson, shell pink crepe de chine; Aliss G. Jones, mauve taffeta; Airs. Green, mauve crepe de chine; Aliss AlcLean, green crepe de chine and satin; Aliss Al. James, pink taffeta and tinsel; Aliss Alargaret James, pink satin; Airs. Smith, mauve repp; Airs. Hawkes, pink crep'e de chine; Aliss; I. Adams, pink taffeta; Aliss Finlow, apple green georgette and tinsel; Miss Hunter, blue floral taffeta: Aliss Alolloy, navy crepe de chine; Miss B. Smith, apricot floral taffeta; Aliss L. Parkinson, apricot satin: Aliss Al. Amer, green georgette and silver lace; Aliss AT. Brooks, white crepe de chine; Aliss Al. Geros, lavender crepe de chine and tinsel; Aliss E. Watts, pink satin and crepe de chine; Miss T. Newman, electric blue satin; Aliss B. Reid, blue satin with silver lace; Aliss AT. Fuller, blue georgette and silver lace; Airs. Amer, black satin beaute: Aliss R. Douglas, rose ninon: Aliss McMillan. blue georgette; Aliss .T. Wallis, blue crepe de chine and tinsel; Aliss Tantau, green crepe de chine; Aliss Taylor, lemon embossed georgette and lace: Aliss B. Ilun- | ter, floral satin: Aliss D. Bellingham, green satin beaute: Aliss: W. Hunter, ivory satin and posy to tone; Airs. AlcKay, black and grey crepe de chine; Airs. AlcLeay, floral georgette; Airs. King, lemon satin beaute; Aliss Peachy, green georgette and tulle: Aliss AT. Jackson, pink crepe de chine; Aliss I. O’Leary, green satin beaute. posy to tone; Aliss Hodgson, lemon georgette. FAREWELL EVENING SOCIAL AT GREY LYNN A social evening was Held in St. Columba’s Hall. Grey Lynn, on ThursI day evening, to bid farewell to Air. : and Airs. Harden, who are leaving to ■: reside in Hikurangi, where Mr. Harden | will take up liis duties as headmaster of the Hikurangi school. During the evening Mr. Harden was presented with a set of boosts on behalf of the vestry, and Airs. Harden received a pretty bouquet from the women. The following items were contributed to the programme: Recitation, Aliss Jean Douglas; violin solos. Mr. Clarence Bourne; and songs. Alessrs. i Bryant and Hiscock. Excellent dance j music was supplied by Messrs. Swales 1 and Bourne, a

Dancing at Dixieland

Jolly Even big at Ca baret-by-the-Sea j A most enjoyable time was spent by j the host of dancers who attended | Dixieland Cabaret on Saturday evening. It was an ideal night for duncI ing. and Air. Harry Xeilson and the i Dixieland Band put plenty of “pep” into the popular dance tunes they j played. AMONG THE DANCERS i Airs. H. It. Burrett wore a very charm - i ing gown of japonica red moire encrusted - Airs, i- rank Mack} was in a sn irt j gentian blue gown. j Mrs. C. Fountain chose peach »» ; uk flowered chiffon. Airs. C. \v as we r• g flounced frock of shrimp pink and silver grosgrain taffeta. Mrs. Yooknev had on black f idle with ! yoke of tosca net. Beige lace, mounted on parchment ! chiffon, was chosen by Airs. Lethaby. : Mrs. McKenzie was smartly gowned in black ehantilly lace. Airs. tv. Wore (Alatamata). had on a I patterned tissue frock combined with ' ; Mrs. Barton wore cuban orange taf- ! feta with uneven length skirt. Mrs. C. Bell, a Wellington visitor, J was wearing rose du barri crepe de soio. Mrs. Nash had on a l ouffa.. : rock of cherry red taffeta. Mrs A. Gill ack chiffon frock with pointed draperies. Ivory m« »i• w\.t fashioned ii tractive gown worn by Mrs. T. I*. Evans. Airs. J. Holmes wore parchment lace relieved with touches of jade green. Mrs. B. Bay had on an uneven length gown of black ring velvet. A flowered satin gown in soft pastel shades was worn by Mrs. Albert Neville. Aliss Gwen McGlashan had chosen phlox pink georgette with uneven length hem. Aliss Alary Spellman's frilled frock wa» of Chinese red georgette with diamente embroideries. Al is.s E\ a < sidy ] fant frock of pompadour pink taffeta. Aliss Spencer s fr».*ck was of lilac chiffon relieved with silver. A frock of s.-arlt-; by Miss Shenkin. Miss Haywood was in white sprigged taffeta. Aliss Blackwell was frocked in fuchsia pink taffeta and silver lace Aliss Thomas was gowned in lacquer j red crepe de chine. Aliss McLaren had on a pretty frock of geranium red floral taffeta. Aliss Eileen Goodson had chosen a dance frock of apple green flowered taffeta Aliss Alary Worthington had on a bouffant gown «ff cedar rose taffeta. Aliss Lyle Johnson wore leaf-green chenille velvet with yoke and hem of matching georgette. Aliss J. Wilford had on an ivory chiffon frock embroidered with silver paiilettes. AI is> Nina Y\'al]:i frilled chiffon frock. Miss Janet Wallace wore rose and gold grosgrai n taffeta. Anss Alfreda smter was in a becoming flowered ivory taffeta gown. Miss Jean Foreman was in gentian blue satin beaute. Aliss Molly Simmonds wore a black ring velvet gown. Aliss Freda Gaudin chose a poinsettia red chiffon frock. Aliss Bettina Edwards wore a gown of gold brocade. Aliss Al. McArthur's frock was of powder blue moire taffeta relieved with a back bow of pink. Aliss N. McArthur chose a frock of lacquer red georgette. For her dance frock Alis; Fergusson chose water green georgette, j Aliss Smith was in a blue and black flowered chiffon trock. Aliss Jean Mcßhearson had chosen ivory moire with a blue hip bow. Aliss Girlie Leatherbarrow’s frock was . JUMBLE SALE FUNDS FOR DEVONPORT DENTAL CLINIC j Airs. K. Stretton, of Waterview Road, i Stanley Bay, organised a successful j jumble sale on Saturday in the Aiasorne I Hall. Devonport, for the benefit of the funds of the Devonport Dental Clinic The stall-holders were:—Airs. Putman and Ali*s. Fisher had charge of the boys’ and men’s clothing; Airs. Duncan, china; Airs. T. Palmer, produce; Airs L. Cuswortli. cakes. The committee controlling the den- : tffl clinic still lias to provide for the current year’s maintenance of the i clinic. StflOKß

PHILISTINES* CLUB

MR. AND MRS. HUTCHINSON AS HOST AND HOSTESS SUCCESSFUL EVENING On Saturday, at the Amateur Operatic Hall, the Philistines Club held a most successful evening. ; : Air. and Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson were . host and hostess and an excellent pro- : gramme had been arranged. Songs were contributed by Mrs. lan Simpson with a chorus sung by the ; “Snappy Four.'! Miss Doreen D’Auth- ; reau and Mr. J. E. Snell; humorous sketches by Aliss Edna Thomas: violin solo, Air. Haydn Alurray; duet by Air. ‘ and Mrs. Asquith: elocutionary item. Air. H. Ward; conjuring tricks by Hr. Axford; and a “hula hula” dance by Mr. Mitchell. Supper was served during the interval and dancing brought an enjoyable i evening' to a close, j Among those present were; ! Airs. F. J. Hutchinson. Mrs. Youlin ) Birch, Airs. Bird. Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs. quith, Mrs. lan S ps Mrs. £ \v. •». man. Mrs. A. Prentice. Mrs. Wallace . Good, Mrs. Molly Kocles. Mrs. McLean i Airs. Dobson. Mrs. X Jervis. Mrs. Ron,' I Airs. Hayes. Miss Vera Ziman. Miss Rosie Kennedy, Aliss Anita Webster Miss v Worthy. Miss Kffie Hardley, Aliss D | IVAuthreau. Miss Joy Porter, Miss Doris ; Cleland. Aliss PhylUs Phillips. MBs Rhona McGregor. Miss Eileen Adkins Aliss Stella Richardson (Wanganui). Miss Greta Herron. Aliss Nancy Redstone. Miss ; Ness Sims. Aliss M. Burns. Aliss G. Evan-* 1 | Aliss Vera Maekay. Miss Al. Stehr. Miss D. Hutchinson, Miss Nieol. Miss E. Thc- | mas, Aliss, Copeland. SYMONDSVILLE STUDIO MISS SPENCER'S DANCE Softly-shaded lanterns, greenery and • j autumn flowers made a pretty decora- : tion at Aliss Spencer’s dance, held in | the Bymondsville Studio on Saturday | evening. Air. Jack Rowe and his orchestra : played many of the latest dance numj bers. ; Among those present were: j Miss Dennis, frock of primrose floral i satin: Aliss Francis, draped frock of sea- ! green satin; Miss D. Hope Johnston. ankle-length frock of white satin with j overdress of tulle; Miss Truesdale. black ! floral lace frock; Aliss E. King, petunia ! georgette and ivory lace; Miss Alexander, shell-pink georgette and lace; Miss K. Ryan, white g.-.-ruett. with large tthw i bow of peach pink taffeta: Miss Freefrock primrose georgette; .Mis* McCallum. carnation pink georgette. Miss Welsh, frock of deep cherry georgette: Aliss Tye, frilled frock of cameo pink net; Airs. Spencer, nut brown georgette and gold lace; Airs. D. Sloane, ivory satin and silver lace; Airs. Charles, frock of shell pink georgette and lace; Airs A. Gill, lilac beaded georgette and velvet; Miss Spencer, ankle length sage green charmeuse satin; Afiss Swift, picture frock of ashes of roses, pink taffeta; Miss V. Osmond, pastel yellow taffeta; Aliss W Lanigand, corsage of fhrimp pink satin with long frilled skirt of pink georgette: j Aliss AicDonald, b >uffant frock of white satin and tulle; Aliss E. Porter, powder blue taffeta and silver lace; Aliss A. Stewart, frock of sunset pink taffeta: Aliss L. Wallace, ciel blue satin with panel of gold lace; Aliss Al. Aleek. frock of amber and go d lace with girdle of diamente; Aliss Al. AleKenzie, wine red embossed chenille; Aliss Al. Booth, nile green brocaded satin; Aliss Bieleski, frock of pastel pink taffeta: Aliss A. Buncan, frock of kingfisher blue satin. Miss i Brialays. frock of cornflower blue lace; ATiss B. Wheatley, flounced frock of briar rose pink satin; Aliss Darvill. forget-me- | not blue taffeta: Aliss I>. King. black I georgette and tulle; Miss R. Gow. flame ' taffeta with hem of flame tulle; Miss R. Kennedy, gold net over orange satin: . Aliss AlcPherson, beaded frock of mauve georgette; Aliss Koeford, frock of black j taffeta and net; Aliss Slo;unan, frock of I palm green satin with side panniers of j gold lame; Aliss Al. Bunn, mist blue taffeta finished with gold braid; Miss Herbert. frock of peach pink satin: Miss Edgley. airforce blue taffeta trimmed with tulle and lace; Aliss D. Wright, white satin, finished with diamente tulle.