IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1043, 6 August 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. R. Browning:, of Wellington, is staying at the Hotel Cargen. Mrs. D. Wheeler, of Mar ton, returned by the Tofua from a visit to the Islands. * * * Mrs. H. Baxter, of Christchurch, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen. * * * Mrs. R. Browning is a Wellington visitor to Auckland, and is staying at Hotel Cargen. * * * Mrs. Herman Martini, of Germany, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Cargen. Mrs. Dsvid Robertson, of Shelly Beach Roafi, Herne Bay, has returned from a visit to Rotorua. • * m Mrs. David Nathan, of The Ilill, Manurewa, returned yesterday from a brief visit to Wellington and Wanganui. Mrs. J. C. Entrican, of Alexandra Road, Mount Albert, who has been on a visit to the Islands, returned by the Tofua this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Preston, of Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Graham and their two sons, of St. Louis, U.S.A., are at the Grand Hotel. The Hon. Mrs. R. Vane, the wellknown New Zealand artist, who has been a resident of London for the past 17 years, has been painting landscapes in Auckland. She intends leaving for Russell on Saturday to paint in the Bay of Islands, and on her return will exhibit a number of her pictures in Auckland.

REMUERA DANCE PARTY TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED MR. AND MRS. CAMPBELL MITCHELL ENTERTAIN FOR DAUGHTER A jolly twenty-first birthday dance was given in Miss Johnston's ballroom, Orakei Road, Remuera, on Monday evening, by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Mitchell, Mount St. John Avonije, Epsom, in honour ot their daughter Jean. were received by Mr. and Airs. Mitchell, the hostess wearing a smart black georgette frock and gold lame coat. Tho truest of the evening- wore a frock of silk and net, with anklelength apricot rosemary trailing down the back. Among tho guests were: Mrs. Mitchell sen., who chose black brocaded satin! Miss Mitchell, black georgette and lace; Airs. .Nelson Mitchell, claret ring velvetMrs. E. H. Northcroft, black georgette ami embossed velvet; Mrs. E. Mitchell burgundy lace frock; Miss Cuthbertson’ black satin and lace; Miss Gwen Mitchell! lemon figured georgette: Miss Dawn Mitchell. green floral taffeta; Miss Joan Northcroft, green satin; Miss Nancy Northcroft, heliotrope floral crepe de chine; Miss Alice Dickey, orange brocade Miss Penn Davidson, in white georgette and silver lace; Miss Doie Shrewsbury, lemon georgette; Miss Colleen Mitchell, apricot georgette; Miss Mary Upton, blue taffeta and cyclamen embroidery, with net hem; Miss Mary Leser, green satin trimmed with white fur; Miss Gwen Hooper, blue georgette and gold lace; Miss Joyce Carlane, green brocade and deep georgette hem; Miss Isobel Wells, flame georgette; Miss fawn and black georgette; Miss Phyl Rik.ys, nil crepe de chine; Miss Fiona Riley, blue georgette; Miss Thora Davidson, green crepe de chine.

GOLF CLUB MEMBER IS ENTERTAINED AT FAREWELL AFTERNOON The members and friends of the Papakura Ladies’ Golf Club spent a very pleasant afternoon at which Miss ! Joyce Walters, who is leaving the district to continue her training in Auckland as a nurse, was the guest of honour. The arrangements were in the capable hands of the women’s committee, who arranged a match over 12 holes, medal play. In the club house the afternoon tea tables were beautifully decorated with spring flowers. During the interval the guest of the afternoon was presented with a pair of surgical scissors by Miss J. E. Elliott, on behalf of the committee, who said that though the club was not actually losing Miss Walters as a member, yet, as a Hading player in the team, her absence would be a distinct lo^s. Advantage was also taken of the opportunity to present Miss Walters 'with two silver spoons, which had been won by her in the monthly medal matches this season. Among the guests were Mrs. Pirie, Mrs. A. Willis. Mrs. White (Karaka), Mrs. C. S. JBeechey, Mrs. R. Naylor, and Mrs. R. J. Willis. OVERSEAS LEAGUE ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME A meeting of the Auckland branch of the Overseas League was held last evening in the League of Penwomen's clubrooms. A very enjoyable programme of entertainment had been arranged. Taking part in it were Miss Judson’s trio: Miss Judson (piano), Miss Mollie Wright (’cello), and Miss Allan (violin), who played a “Bach Suite” and “Yorkshire Dales” (Armstrong Gibbs). Other items were a violin solo, “Andantino” (Martino), and “A Country Dance” (Squires). ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced between Perci Henry Saxton, of Te Puninga, Tatuanui, and Anne, only daughter 6f Mrs. J. G. and the late Mr. Harry Cook, of Drumrossie, Waitoa. The engagement is announced of Phyllis Ferguson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Caseby, of Kereone Road. Morrinsville, to Frederick Logan, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. Trapski, of Matatoki, Thames.

Rotarians Spend Happy Dance Evening Function at Dixieland MANY MEMBERS ATTEND Members of the Auckland Rotary Club, with their wives and friends, spent a thoroughly enjoyable time a't the club's successful ball, which was held at Dixieland last evening. The guests were received in the lounge, which had been very charmingly arranged with potted shrubs and palms, and tubs of bamboo. In the entrance hall, where the supper tables were arranged, Iceland poppies were used for decoration. A splendid programme of dance music was supplied by Mr. Harry Neilson and the Dixieland Band. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Mrs. Charles Rhodes wore a black lace wrap With a black and white embroidered Mrs. C. F. Bennett had on a black and parchment shaded embossed velvet Sown, , Walter Hoyle had chosen a floral pale 11 xown in tones of amethyst and Mrs J. H. Jackson was gowned in black georgette with a lace and chiffon scarf. Mrs. G. YV. Hutchison wore ravenswing blue ring velvet with deep decolletage, and a black velvet and gold lame wrap. Mrs E. C. Cutten was wearing black crepe de sole relieved with diamente. Mrs. \V. C. Whitney was wearing an uneven length gown of cameo pink georgette. Mrs. Easdown wore forest green crepe °, l V ne . with diamente buckle and shoulder spray of deep rose flowers. Mis. Percy Harrison’s uneven length gown was of cuban orange ring velvet, with diamente relief. A striking gown of ivory and scarlet taffeta was chosen by Mrs. Eric Yates Mrs. F. M. Shortt was gowned in black Chantilly lace and chiffon. Mrs. YV. E. Lewisham wore a black ring velvet gown relieved with a brooch of brilliants. Mrs. Neil Angus was wearing a cedar rose and gold brocaded gown. Mrs. St. Clair Whyte wore black georgette with touches of silver, and a silver broche lame coatee. Black and silver georgette was worn by Mrs. S. Takle. Mrs. Shanly had on an uneven length frock of black lace. " Mrs. Laurence Taylor's gown of chenille embossed chiffon was In tones of blue and rose on a black ground. Mrs. Swann had chosen a black and amber patterned ninon gown Mrs. Harold Lovell wore a rose-pink chenille velvet gown. Mrs. C. J. Smith. Lahore, was gowned .in embroidered chiffon. Mrs. R. Skinner’s frock of black lace was relieved with a rose shoulder spray. Airs. It. lteid had chosen a forest green faille gown. Mrs. Goldie wore a gown of black georgette combined with patterned lame. Mrs. Eliffe was wearing a cocoa brown lace and georgette frock. Mrs Burtenshaw was wearing blacJr j floral faille combined with black lace. Mrs. Kitchener had on a bouffant gown of black taffeta. Mrs. K. YVillis wai In an attractive ivory lace frock. Mrs. Gentles had on a black floral clnffon frock. Mrs. Baird was In poinsettia red lace and faille. Mrs. C. Shaw wore a spray of primroses on her gown of deep orchid lace. Airs. J. T. F. Mitchell was wearing a black chenille embossed georgette frock. Airs. J. Seabrook was in a pretty blue embroidered net frock. AHs. Eric Rhodes wore a gown of leaf green faille. Airs. J. M. YVilson was gowned in lido blue georgette and lace. Airs. P. Hellaby had chosen duchess blue georgette embroidered with silver beads. Airs. Ely’s bouffant gown was of black and rose flowered taffeta. Airs. D. Robertson was in pale beige embroidered georgette with black and gold wrap. Airs. O’Connor was In black georgette with beaded embroideries. Airs. AI. Watkin was wearing primrose georgette, with mimosa yellow ring velvet coatee. Airs. G. YVatkln wore an uneven length gown of lime flowered chiffon. Mrs. Hansard wore a black georgette gown and black velvet wrap trimmed with white fox fur. Mrs A. YVhyte was gowned in blue chenille embossed georgette. , Mrs. George Hardley’s uneven length frock was of flowered ninon. Mrs. Sinclair had on a gown of silver lace combined with conifer green satin. Mrs. G. H. Birch had on flame georgette with gold relief. Aliss Tunks was in palest primrose sprigged taffeta with deep shadow hem of net. Miss Glasson’s gown was of black lace and georgette. Miss Bagnall’s frock was of cyclamen faille with shadow hem of net. Miss Marjorie Aleek wore an uneven length frock of buttercup yellow lace. Aliss Jean Leyland’s frock was of sunset pink moire taffeta. Aliss U. Goldwater wore black net over black satin beaute. Miss T. Cole had chosen a blue brocaded taffeta frock. Aliss A. Cole’s graceful frock was of ivory satin beaute. Aliss Elliot was frocked In tea rose pink faille. BIRKENHEAD PARTY

PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE EVENING Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn H. Campbell entertained a number of friends at their residence, “Elourn, ’ Birkenhead, on Saturday evening’. Progressive bridge was played, Mrs. Hudson, sen., and Mrs. Knox being the most successful players. The guests present were:—Dr. and Mrs. Craven, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Chinnery, Mr. and Mrs. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Bond. Mr. and Mrs. Somerville, Mr. and JVtrs. Geo. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. B. Holroyde, Dr. Dudding' Mr. and Mrs. C. Yeomans, Mr. D. Hud-’ son and Mrs. Hudson sen., Mr. and Mrs. Morley, Mrs. Parkes, Mrs. A. Maxwell, Mrs. J. Brown, Mr. Sylow.

Bright League Entertainment Girls’ Committee Arranges Amusing Programme FUNDS FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION In aid of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and the committee funds, the girls’ committee of the Victoria League held a most successful concert in the Lewis Eady Hall last evening. There was a large audience, and a very enjoyable programme, organised by Miss Nance St. Clair-Whyte, was much appreciated. A delightful overture, '“Laughing Marionettes,” by Mr. Morgan’s orchestra, opened the programme, and was followed by a scene, . “An Enchanted Garden,” the parts being taken by Miss Marjorie Fair, Miss Molly Woolcott, and Miss Ida Lockwood, assisted by a chorus and a pretty ballet arranged by Miss Dorothy Steele. Miss Steele and Miss Molly Woolcott gave dance solos and Miss Eileen Adkin contributed a recitation. Two enjoyable songs in costume were given, the first being “Lacquer Lady,” the music for which was arranged by Mr. Ted Henkel. Miss Marjorie Fair was the soloist, and Miss Tilly Rowntree was Mimosa San. They were assisted by a ballet arranged by Miss Steele. The second song was “Baggy Breeches,” the soloist being Miss Phillis Renner, who was supported by a chorus of Dutch girls and boys. “Songs By the Fireside,” by Miss M. Fair, Miss C. Prosser, Miss T. Buisson, Mr. I. White, Mr. H. Buisson and Mr. K. Storey, with Miss Edna Ballantyno and Mr. Warwick Williams at the piano, was very much appreciated. Miss Fair, Miss C. Prosser, Miss K. Aicken and Miss M. Entriean were the soloists in a coon song number. They sang “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” “Old Man River,” “Ellie Rea,” assisted by a chorus and a ukulele ac,companiment played by Miss M. Cerrutty and Miss E. Adkins. Miss Ida Lockwood delighted the audience with a violin solo, “Mighty Lak a Rose,” and Mr. Fred McCallum gave a humorous sketch, “The Gold Fish ” During the evening two delightful plays were presented, the first, “The New Poor,” was a bright little comedy, the parts being taken by Miss Louise Jourdain, Miss Phyllis Roose, Miss Merle Cox, Miss Mavis McCulloch and Mr. Norton Hammond. Mrs. Verran and Mr. Fred McCallum were the producers.

The second play was “The Quality Street of Long Ago.” The action of the scene took place at a garden party at the home of Sir Richard and Lady Alary Craigwell-Brown on a Saturday afternoon in June, 1542, and tho characters were delightfully portrayed by Thelma Buisson, Huon Buisson, Eileen Adkins, Clare Prosser, Marjory Cerutty*, Jack White, Paul Griffiths, Keith Storey, Warwick Williams, Merle ('ox, Edna Ballantyne, Darry Heather, Nance St. Clair-Whyte, and Dorothy Steele. Th© play was produced by Miss St. Clair-Whyte. Incidental music was played by Air. Morgan’s orchestra, and Miss Ivy Underwood acted as accompanist. The programme was concluded with the singing of “Good Night” by the company. Among the audience were: Miss Mowbray, president of the Victoria League; Lady Sincla ir-Lockliart, Airs. Riokerby, Mrs. Oruicksliank, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. T. Russell, Mrs. A. S. Russell, Mrs. Tuke, Mrs. G. AI. Newton, Airs. T. Abbott, Airs. H. B. Burnett. Mrs. Aiken, Mrs. Rnoad, Mrs. C. Griffiths, Airs. C. V. Houghton, Mrs. Aloorhouse, Mrs. B. Kent, Airs. C. Heather, Airs. Barnes, Mrs. 13. Bradley, Airs. Edger, Airs. Even, Aliss Joan Heather, Aliss L. Seabrook, Miss T. Alilfs. Miss Moira Gulliver, Miss J. Tapper, Miss F. Barnes, Miss W. Barnes, Miss Abbott, ATiss Langsford, Aliss A. Davies, Aliss Ballantyne, Aliss Tewsley, Aliss A. Milsoin, Aliss Clarke, Aliss Alaxfield, Aliss Aiken, ATiss Graves, Aliss P. Andrews, ATiss N. Ballantyne.

“RUSSIAN NATIONAL MUSIC” MISS RENEE SATCHWELL ADDRESSES ACADEMIC CLUB Tho Academic Club met on Monday evening:, the president, Mrs. Annie Morris, being: in the chair. A lecture on “Russian National Music” was given by Miss Renee Satchwell, illustrated by items from the penwomen’s violin quartet. Miss Amy Stevenson. Mrs. H. R. Hesketh, Miss Phillips and Miss Edna Shelmerdine, members of the quartet played solo items as well as concerted works, tho Russian composers Moursorksky, Tohaikowski. Bortniansky, Luoff, Glinka and Cui were chosen as illustrative of the essential character of Russian music. Solos were played also by Miss Rankin Johnston. KITCHEN EVENING FOR HAIRINI BRIDE Miss M. Long, who i» to be married shortly, was given a kis-hen evening at Hairini. Tho hall had been tastefully decorated, and dancing was interspersed with musical and elocutionary items. Mr. G. Dalton provided the dance music. Mr. C. Parker asked Miss Long to accept the many useful household gifts, and expressed the wish that her married life would be happy and prosperous. The guest of the evening was then accorded musical honours. WOMEN’S GUILD BAZAAR AND ENTERTAINMENT On Wednesday last the members o£ the Mauku Presbyterian Women’s Guild held a sale of work in tho Mauku Hall. The fair was opened by Mr. H. E. It. L. Wily, and a bouquet was presented to Mrs. Wily by Miss Annie Adams. The stallholders were: —Drapery and flowers, Mrs. Shilton and Mrs. Hirstick; produce and small goods, Mr. and Mrs. T. "11. Ashford; cake. Mr. Suckling, Mr. B. Finlay, Mrs. Suckling and Mrs. Smith; sweets, Misses Dowden (3), Misses Urquliart (3), Miss Nancy Goosman, Miss Olsen and Miss Joyce Larsen; tea room, Mrs Carter, Mrs. Farmer, Mrs. Martin and Miss Carter; competitions, Mr. G. Suckling, Mr-. J- Taylor and Mr. Shilton; art exhibition, Mr. A. Goosman. A musical programme was contributed to by Mrs. Lownsborough, Mrs. McAnally, Mr. A. Goosman and a minstrel party.

Benevolent Fund 28 BANDS CO-OPERATE FOR FIRST DANCE HELD I BY MUSICIANS’ UNION I

CONTINUOUS DANCING fn aid of the Musicians’ Benevolent Fund, the first annual dance was held last evening by the Auckland Musicians’ Union in the Scots Hall. Continuous dancing to music supplied by all the dance bands in Auckland was the novel feature of the evening, each of the 28 dance bands playing for a limited session. The hall was attractively decorated to represent a scene in Holland. Among those present were: Mrs. Frank Egerton, wealing a frock of lido blue georgette: Mrs. J. S. Robert- ‘^ on ’Tr apr ‘ co,; . floral satin beaute; Mrs. S. Cx. Keane, ivory satin embroidered with silver; Mrs. H. Scott, black lace with gold and silver shoulder flower; Mrs. Barter, midnight blue satin; Mrs. 1. Raphael, white embossed chenille georgette and silver lace; Mrs. W. Lighton, black chifCon velvet; Mrs. C. Leonard, frock of gold lame; Mrs. Guppy, cherry red georgette; Mrs. F. Church, ivory georgette and brussels lace; Mrs. Bootes, periwinkle blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Humphreys, black floral taffeta; Mrs. W. Gillam, black floral ring velvet; Mrs. A. Brown, black embossed chenille; Mrs. E. Rabe, peach and silver lace frock; Miss W. Coldicutt. gold-spotted tulle over deep blue satin; Miss M. Akersten, black satin; Miss L). Marsh, ivory satin beaute: Miss H. Mooney, peach satin; Miss I. White, shell pink crepe de chine; Miss I. Noonan, lilac figured organdie; Miss R. Rands, green and silver lame. Miss Hubbard, peach georgette: Miss Nixon, ciel blue satin; Miss May Wakefield. lilac taffeta. Miss T. Paltridge, in gold and rose lame; Miss Dudley, floral larre; Miss K. Sheehan, black velvet with a tulle skirt; Miss L. Low, lacquered souple satin; Miss Mavis Pitkethley, lime satin; Miss Gwyn Williams, daffodil satin; Miss Huokstep, burgundy-red crepe (Je soie; Miss Samson, floral lame bodice and almond green georgette skirt; Miss Burnett, floral lame corsage and peach georgette skirt; Miss M. Flavell, powder blue satin; Miss M. Christiansen, apple green crepe de < bine: Miss Barter, cyclamen taffeta; Miss T. King, gold lame and red crepe de chine; Miss Joyce Clarkson, green georgette embroidered with crystal beads; Miss Lindsay, lemon georgette; Miss A. Mitchell, almond green georgette; Miss E. Rands, silver lace bodice and rose georgette skirt; Miss Mavis Dye, green floral chiffon; Miss Rose Young, bois de rose georgette; Miss Shute, naples blue georgette; Miss M. Butler, blue flora! satin; Miss M. Kieth, black ninon; Miss Kennerley, white crepe de chine; Miss Bryers, lemon georgette with tulle hem: Miss Sheridan, flame satin. Miss Heath, who wore silver beaded net over green satin; Miss Wilson, grey satin charmeuse; Miss Kirkland, sage green lace; Miss Hockey, scarlet georgette frock; Miss R. Steen, cameo pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Brooks, leaf green taffeta; Miss Gladys Buckley, forest green and white embossed chenille georgette; Miss M. Walls, pink frilled georgette; Miss I. Lees, naples blue lace; Miss Davies, mimosa georgette relieved with black; Miss M. Gemmoll, canton jade floral taffeta and georgette; Miss B. Anderson, powder blue georgette and silver lace: Miss D. Lawson, sunset moire; Miss Thomas, plum-coloured satin; Miss J. Prideaux. powder blue taffeta and tulle: Miss N. Findlay, periwinkle blue satin: Miss G. Hearne, mist pink frilled georgette; Miss O’Connor, leaf green frilled taffeta; Miss Rea, peach floral taffeta: Miss I. Long, wistaria-mauve taffeta - Miss E. Prideaux, tangerine ninon; Miss R. Gardner, plum-coloured georgette with deep hem of silver lace; Miss P. McGregor, ankle-length frock of black moire with cerise hip bow; Miss D. Oliver, cameo pink moire taffeta and black lace; Miss L. Roilly, apricot patterned chiffco velvet; Miss O. Smith, lettuce-green georgette; Miss I. Burt, delphinium blue crepo de chine and lace; Miss M. Chappell, shell pink crepe de chine; Miss M Nicholson, orange satin; Miss Doel, parchment lace with blue and silver beaded coatee; M'ns E. Keenan, sea-foam green souple satin; M'ss Battershill, shrimp I pink satin; Miss Hilda Engel, cameo pink J shaded satin; Miss Lorna Clark, sunset pink taffeta and tulle.

SHORE DANCE ROWING CLUB FUNCTION CLUB COLOURS DECORATE HALL The North Shore Rowing Club organised a delightful dance in the Foresters’ Hall. Devonport, on Monday evening. The club colours, blue and white, ! were skilfully used to form a background for a screen of many coloured balloons. Harry Bolton’s Apache Band played the dance music. Among those present were: Mrs. Farquharson, who wore black gedrgette and gold lace; Miss Tatton. flame taffeta and beige lace; Miss J. Hill, green crepe de chine and silver lace: Miss McLennan. blue georgette and tulle; Miss G. George, black crepe de chine; Mrs. H. Bolton, blue georgette and rosebud trimming; Miss P. Oliver, opal blue taffeta; Miss W. O’Connor, leafgreen taffeta; Miss Butland, pastel green georgette: Airs. Bray’, black embossed georgette; Miss Gill, pale pink satin with lace overdress; Aliss AI. Watson, mist blue georgette: Aliss H. Watson, mauve shot taffeta; Aliss Elvy, white georgette; Aliss B. Foster, cream taffeta and net; Aliss Jackson, black satin beaute; Aliss T>. Preston, nile green georgette; Aliss Thackery, gold lace over apricot crepe de chine; Aliss D. Hine, frock of black georgette; Aliss Valdock, blue satin and silver lace. Aliss Taylor, In blue shot taffeta: Aliss Gardner, ciel blue georgette; Aliss S. Young, floral georgette; Aliss T. Bengate, black georgette relieved wich rose taffeta bow; Aliss I. Bray, lettuce green satin; Aliss G. Arahon, opal pink georgette; Aliss N. Aikmen, lemon shot taffeta; Miss T. Kyle, coral pink georgette and silver lace; Aliss J. Kyle, salmon pink georgette; Aliss McCartney, jade green georgette; Aliss Af. Jones, frock of rose pink taffeta: Aliss Alarino, mauve crepe do chine: Aliss floral blue georgette; Aliss Alaxted, lime green ring valve t; Aliss Connie Bahen, lime green crepe de chine; Aliss M. Hitchen, blush pink georgette; Airs. Waterhouse, floral georgette: Miss Friend, eau de nil taftefa; Aliss Waterhouse, sunset taffeta: Aliss George, black crepe de chine. CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FUNDS BENEFIT A donation of £2 7s has been received by the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary from a group of little children who. organised an entertainment which wds held at a home in Herne Bav on Saturday afternoon. They expressed the wish that the money should be given for tb. benefit of the children in the children’s ward at the hospital, and this has been done.

j BRITISH RUGBY TEAM ENTERTAINED DANCE AT WHANGAREI A most successful dance given in honour of the British footballers was held in the Whangarei Town Hall last week. Among those present were: Mrs. Arthur Andrewes (Rawene), in jade green georgette and gold; Mrs. J. Morton, sunset taffeta and lace; Mrs. Tarrant-Hoskins (Russell), water-lily green taffeta and tulle, with a silver lame coatee; Mrs. 1011 in. midnight blue velvet; Mrs. Hamilton, black lace; Mrs. C. Murdock (Kaitaia), blue georgette and silver lace; Mrs. H. Wilkinson (Kaitaia). lemon satin; Mrs. E. H. Sloane, black lace, relieved with gold trimmings; Mrs. G. 1). Taylor, coral georgette; Mrs. L. K. Nairn, white georgette and tulle: Mrs. T. Wells, black satin, with touches of scarlet; Mrs. A. T. Hunter, pink georgette; Mrs. W. Stewart, daffodil georgette; Mrs. Young (Auckland), black satin and georgette; Airs. Stan. Weston, blue georgette; Airs. S. Hansen rose pink georgette and lace; Mrs. P. H. Rabone, blue taffeta; Mrs. E. G. Aickin, lemon georgette; Mrs. Miles Young, yellow taffeta; Airs. J. K. Jones, deep Vermillion georgette, with floral rosebud trimmings; Air*. Burfoot, cherry georgette frock; Airs. H. R. Jamieson (Kaitaia), canary satin and tulle; Airs. A Wilkinson (Kaitaia), pink georgette and silver lace: Mrs. H. W. James, pink georgette; Mrs. Treacher, pink georgette studded with rhinestones; Miss M. Staple, pink georgette frock and coatee to tone; Aliss Z. Berghan, pink taffeta and tulle; Miss Jessie Mac Kay, apricot georgette: Aliss M. Murray, pow- i

der blue georgette; Miss A. J. Coleburne, pink georgette and gold; Miss Fuckey. pink satin beaute; Miss M. Xicholls, ankle length pink lace; Miss M. O’Shea, pale green frock over satin; Miss M.McKay, eau de nil taffeta; Miss Foote, pink moire taffeta; Miss Madge Finlayson, green and silver moire silk; Miss G. Judd, blue georgette; Miss Myra Hosking, lemon dowered taffeta: Miss B. Campbell, green georgette; Miss Coleman, black tulle taffeta. Miss E. Peacock, who wore pink taffeta and georgette; Miss I. Hanes, black georgette and diamente girdle; Miss J. Xicholls, blue satin and coral pink trimmings; Miss E. Tonkin, ankle length white panne velvet; Miss S. Thomson, apricot beaded georgette; Miss P. Xorthover, ivory georgette; Miss K. McLean, blue floral georgette; Miss J. McCarroll, salmon pink satin; Miss Grace Goode, flame beaded georgette; Miss L. Symes, green georgette; Miss V. Baylis, lemon georgette with beaded trimmings; Miss P. Berridge, pink georgette and satin; Miss M. Bridgeford, lemon lace over satin; Miss Mary Xobilo, ankle length silver lame and cerise frills; Miss T. McCullough, green crepe de chine; Miss Li. Garton, frock of silver lame and tulle: Miss A. Price, pink and blue georgette; Miss J. Beesley, scarlet velvet; Miss K. Urlich (Kaitaia), silver brocade and blue georgette; Miss R. Cunicich (Awanui), lime net and satin; Miss R. Care, seagreen satin and tulle; Miss S. Evans, pale green georgette and lace; Miss L Lister, blue georgette; Miss D. Thomell, powder blue and silver corded taffeta; Miss B. Rule, ivory chenille and tulle; Miss McDonald, pink georgette; Miss D. Evans (Awanui), white georgette; Miss G. Beesley, black moire taffeta and silk net: Miss J. Woolley, salmon pink moire and georgette: Miss J. Symons, daffodil chiffon velvet; Miss D. Brown, frock of ivory georgette; Miss Ridsdale, hydrangea blue georgette and tulle; Miss K. Sommerville, silver and black chenille velvet; Miss M. Sommerville, turquoise blue satin and gold lace; Miss E. O’Shea, silver lace over crepe de chine; Miss Mason, green georgette and silver lace; Miss M. Wattridge (Kaitaia), cyclamen beaded georgette: Miss M. Tucker, apricot net and gold lace; Miss M. Ford, gold lame and lemon satin; Miss R. Doell, cherry georgette. TAFFETA AND TULLE

; BOUQUET OF WHITE ROSEi BUDS AND ANEMONES TILLACK—WELCH The wedding was celebrated on Saturday evening at the Dominion Road Methodist Church of Eva Mildred, daughter t>f Mrs. F. M. and the late Mr. F. J. Welch, of 5 Huntingtree Avenue, Sandringham, to Ernest Godfrey, son of Mr. W. and the late Mrs. Tillack, of Melbourne. The Rev. Wm. Rowe officiated and Mr. Evans played the wedding music. The bride, who entered with her brother-in-law, Mr. D. Lydiard, wore a dainty bridal frock of ivory corded taffeta, with deep hemline of silk tulle, and was fashioned with a tight-fitting sleeveless bodice and full skirt. A spray of orange blossoms fell from the left shoulder to the waistline. Her long embroidered veil fell in graceful folds to form the train auid was arranged on the head with a cap effect of silk lace and small clusters of orange blossom over each ear. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white rosebuds and anemones. • There were three maids in attendance, Miss Kathleen Dilworth. Miss Queenio Simpson and Miss Doris Kelson (niece of the bride). They wore frocks of moonlight blue eau de nil and coral pink silk georgette over satin respectively, fashioned alike with berth© collars and uneven hemlines. Their hats were of silk lace straw to tone with their frocks, and they carried bouquets of blue iris, sweet peas, yellow daffodils and pink rosebuds. Mr Leslie Bridgens attended the bridegroom as best man. A reception was held after the ceremony at the Domain Kiosk, where Mrs Welch received the guests wearing a beige ensemble and furs, with a blue and beige felt hat. She carried a beautiful bouquet of daphne and violets. Between the toasts, appreciated items were given by Messrs. I. V. Barker, E. H. Burton and A. Tomes. To travel in the bride chose a frock of deep bottle green woollen crepe, with a ribbed moleskin coat and a small close-fitting felt hat. CARD AFTERNOON FOR BAZAAR FUNDS BRIDGE AT TAKAPUNA A bridge afternoon, in aid of the forthcoming bazaar of St. Peter's Church at Takapuna, was given yestei - day by Mrs. J. W. . Williamson and Mrs. E. E. Grimwade, in the Mon Desir Kiosk. The prizes were won by Mrs. Cutten. Mrs. Dryden and Mrs. Chalmers. Among the players were: Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. E. E. Gilmwade, Mrs. J. E. Close, Mrs. Matthews. Mrs E. C. Cutten, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Spriggs, Mrs. J. King, Mrs. L. Minogue, Aliss Blomfield, Mrs. A. M. Seaman, Mrs. TurtiU, Mrs. Gillet, Mrs. X. llowe, Mrs. Bin • stead Mrs. Lusk, Mrs. H. L. Bowden, Airs. Smallfield. Mrs. Blackwood. Mrs Scarborough, Mrs. Carl Williamson. Mrs. Temple, Airs. Worthington, Mrs. Lewi ns. .urs. Black, Mrs. Cadness, Miss Jackson. Airs. McAlurtrie, Airs. D’Esterre, Airs. Audley, Aliss Alan O’Xeill, Mrs. Duncan Mrs. Allnutt, Mrs. Reid. Airs. Collinson! Mrs, Dean (Christchurch), Mrs. Duder. ?J r ™~??. verton - Mrs - Elliott. Airs. Albert H. Williamson, Airs. Chalmers, Airs. Rollo Mrs. Francis, Airs. Love, Airs. J. Bartrum, Aliss Scarborough. Airs. Lister. Airs Dryden. Mrs King, Mrs. James Thornnson. Airs. Phillips, Mrs. Foster. .Miss St. Paul, Mrs. Collins. Airs. Best. Aliss Moore. Mrs. Coltman, Mrs. Levett. Airs. Kicks, .Mrs. Steele, Airs. Krutzer and Airs. Hall.