IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1044, 7 August 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

Kira

NOTES Lady Ferguson, of Dunedin, is staying at Hotel Car gen. Mrs. Macklow leaves today on a holiday to Christchurch. Mrs. R. Worley has returned to Hamilton from a visit to Auckland. Miss Willis, of Cambridge, is visitinK Auckland and is the guest of Mrs. 1.1. B. Lusk. # Mrs. 3*. St. John Keenan and Miss X*. Keenan, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. # Misses Nell Ramage and Noreen MeCrystal left yesterday for a brief visit to Rotorua. Miss Banks, of Cambridge, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. McLaughlin, of Auckland. Miss Iris llalc, of Wynyard Street, leaves today for a visit to Wellington and Miss V. Gunn, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. J>. McFarland. of Hamilton, has returned to Auckland. I Mr. and Mrs. G. Burberry, of Te j Puke, and Miss M. Greenslade, of 1 Dunedin, are guests at the Royal ! Hotel. I Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Rix-Trott, of Suva, Fiji, and Miss W. is. Howe, of Berkeley, California, are at the Grand Hotel. Miss D. Farquhar, of Royal Court, will visit Wellington lor the Test match, and go on to Christchurch for the Grand National Meeting. * # * Mr. and Mrs. N. Hocltin left by car last evening for Hamilton, and will visit New l’lymouth and Wellington before returnhig to Auckland. Mrs. J. D. MacQuarric and her daughter Netta leave AVellington by the Ulimaroa on Friday and are travelling via Suez to Scotland. After visiting friends and relations they will leave for the Continent, where Miss MacQuarrie will study painting. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright, of Ohaewai, Bay of Islands, have come to Auckland to meet Mrs. Wright’s sister and aunt. Miss Frances Forte and Mrs. E. C. Perry, who are returning by the Aorangi on Sunday from an IS months’ tour of Great Britain and the Continent. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are staying at Epsom. AT THE CHATEAU Recent visitors to The Chateau included: —Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Ross, Airs. Tweedle, Miss Worthington, Miss Dallen, the Misses Kennedy, Miss Ashley, Miss Ogilvio, Miss Chalmers, Miss Melville. Miss Keyes, Miss Gumming, Air. N. H. Newcombe, Mrs. Neville Newcombe, Airs. F. W. Wilson. Aliss Wilson, Aliss Kingston, Airs. Fairburn, Aliss Railey, Aliss Hatswell, Miss Aitken, Mrs. Donald, the ATisses Donald. Mr. L. E. Lewis. Aliss Lewis. Mrs. Mac Ewan. Aliss Burns, Airs. Winall, Alisses AT. and D. Vaile, Miss A. Horton, Mrs. Baker Cresswell, Aliss Russell, Mr. and Airs. C. Hankins.

PUBLIC TRUST STAFF HOLDS BRIGHT DANCE

ANNUAL FUNCTION The officers of the Public Trust held a very enjoyable annual staff dance in the Symondsville Studio last evening. Iceland poppies and early spring flowers decorated the supper-room and in the ballroom were softly-shaded lights, and garlands of greenery intertwined with sprays of cherry blossom. The Apache Dance Orchestra supplied splendid music and Miss E. Moffat contributed several extras. Committee members present included Mrs. K. Carran, who chose a gown of pale cameo pink chiffon; Miss N. llk glow, whose l’rock was of larkspur blue georgette and lace; Miss D. Morgan, wearing leaf-green Dowered satin; Miss E. Grant, in a flounced frock of pompadour pink faille; and Miss L. Kennedy, who chose a. Chinese red embossfed georgette gown. Others present were;—Mrs. A. G. Fame, whose smart gown of black satin and lace was relieved with touches of gold lame; Mrs. G. W. Little, in hyacinth blue taffeta and t ulle: .Mrs. R. C. Russell in amber ring- velvet and georgette; Mrs. R. AV. Clare, cherry embossed georgette and ring velvet; Mrs. Claude Arthur ivnrv headed georgette; Mrs. Arthur McKeown. floral ntnon: Mrs. L. V. Arrow, beige i i frock; Mrs. Stewart, eau-de-nil lame and frilled net. Miss Molly Hoban, who wore lne<i.oared georgette and ring velvet; .Miss L> Bagley, black lace, with pink hip bow; Miss Grace Collins, sky-blue crepe de chine: Miss Betty Alexander, black and gold lace; Miss J. McGregor, ivory lace over shell-pink satin; Miss A. McGarry, cornflower-blue spotted net; Miss N. Morgan, in delphinium blue satin be.aute; Miss M. Metcalfe, who chose blue* . ..e velvet and faille; Miss Tot man, whose un-even-length frock was of floral chiffon; Miss Joan Stirling, gown of black satin faille and line black lace; Miss Bessie Smith, water-green satin beaut F. Latta, ciel-blue floral satin; Miss Lilia Coutts, ankle-length lemon florai laticia; Miss I>. Manning, flame satin boaute; Miss F. Stretton, waterlily green satin; Miss 11. Grant, geranium-red ring velvet; Miss M. Mclntosh, black Chantilly lace; Miss Maskell, shell pinlc lame and georgette; Miss Leila Armitage, frock of ivory lace and georgette; Miss li. Graham, pale cameo pink chiffon; Miss B. Williams, phlox pink georgette and silver lace; Miss E. Moffat, wattle yellow faille relieved with powder blue; Miss G. Ormsby, phlox pink crepe de sole gown; Miss Kirk, bouffant rose taffeta grAvn; Miss Lois Worsley, wearing a duchess blue corded taffeta gown. Miss Gwen Tonkin, who wore tur-

quoise blue faille with flounced skirt; Miss e. Rankin. In cedar rose georgette, dipping to the ankles; Miss Gwen Junes, whose frock was of ivory satin with shadow hem of tulle; Miss Rene Larkins, Ivory lace combined with cloth of silver; Miss M. Jaggs, pandora-green lace; Miss Molly Newman, apricot beaded georgette; Miss G. Robinson, lemon frilled georgette; Miss Smytheman, ankle-length ivory ring velvet; Miss Lucy Stapleton, rose-pink flounced taffeta; Miss N. Neville, beige fish net; Miss Edmonds, saracen-red lace and georgette; Miss D. Walker, cameopink crepe charmeuse and silver lace; Miss Pat Adeane, frock of absinthe gieen frilled taffeta; Miss Marion Hunter, pale buttercup yellow georgette; Miss Clare Taylor, blue georgette and gold lace; Miss Tui Casper, pale primrose lace and chiffon frock; Miss L. Jamieson, frilled ♦'rock of nymph green chiffon; Miss E. Carr, cameo pink faille and silver lace; Miss V. Murray, black ring velvet and tulle; Miss Kitchener, ivory embossed georgette frock; Miss L. Stanaway, dance ensemble of camellia pink moire.

ANNUAL DANCE

CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION On Tuesday evening the first annual dance of the Auckland Catholic Association was held at the Symondsville Studio, which was attractively decorated with cherry blossom and lycopodium. Excellent dance music was supplied by Meredith’s Adelphians Orchestra. Among those present were:—Miss Rona Kelly, Miss R. McGee, Miss N. Davies (Wellington), Miss B. Hancock, Miss F. Vipond, Miss G. Jew, Miss McKenzie (Palmerston North), Miss Vera Derham, Miss P. Alison, Miss B. Heaton, Miss Moloney, Miss Young, Miss W. Viscoe, Miss B. Williams, Miss Rita Williams, Miss P. Rikys, Miss Lee Heaton, Miss C. Clifton, Miss M. Goodwin, Miss M. Kelly, Miss B. Goodwin, Miss M. Somers, Miss B. Willott, Miss L. Jew.

Prize-Givit ig

takapuna BOATING CLUB ! HOLDS SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL DANCE. I CLUB PATRON PRESENTS TROPHIES The Takapuna Boating Club held its annual prize-giving dance at the clubhouse at Bayswater last evening. The patron of the club, Mr. CJ. Winston, junior, presented the cups and i trophies won during the year to the winners. Excellent dance music was played i by the Kit Kat dance band. Among those present were: Mrs. Lidgard, wearing a frock of mist blue net and gold tissue; Mrs. Cooke, black and white figured georgette; Mrs Inkster, navy blue lace and georgette; Mrs. Edwards, unrelieved black georgette; Mrs. Smith, duchess blue satin; Mrs. Deacon, jade green satin; Mrs. R. F'ergusson, pink and green taffeta; Mrs. Ralph Whyte, black polka dotted net I’ro‘bk; Mrs. Eckman, black georgette; Mrs. A. Scott, apple-green georgette; Mrs. Ivel, peach georgette; Mrs. Scott, green satin beaute; Mrs. J. Hall, pimrose taffeta; Mrs. Croydon, apricot ring velvet; Mrs. G. Fray, lemon satin; Mrs. Waterhouse, lime green georgette; Miss E. Eckman, willow green, georgette and taffeta: Miss Pick worth, peach georgette relieved with black; Miss fnez Dean, pale pink georgette and gold lace; Miss L. Pond, mist pink lace over crepe do chine. Miss D. dittos, who wore :i frock of i-amt-o pink lace: Miss R. Wilson, black georgette; Miss AT. Tallo. green flowered ninon; Miss IT. Harrison, apricot lace and georgette: Miss F. Findlay, nile green satin; Miss D. Parker, frock of black lace and gold lame; Miss Worthington, apple-green satin beaute; Miss S. Young, floral green georgette; Miss M. White, pink satin; Miss R. beaming, frock of gold tissue; Miss Waterhouse, green taffeta; Miss Nancy Martin, tinme satin: Miss bye, mauve georgette and silver; Miss Benton, pale pink taffeta; Miss Ida Tucker, jade green satin; Miss Blackwell, mist pink taffeta and diamente; Miss I'nice Wilson, peach lace frock; Miss E. Baylis, Chinese red satin: Miss Stewart, i rose pink satin beaute; Miss McGehan. frock of lime green satin. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT ONEHUNGA CROQUET CLUB The funds of the Onehunga Croquet Club were considerably augmented by the proceeds of a largely-attended concert held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall this week. The club has recently incurred considerable financial obligations in the purchase of an additional playing green, but the energy of the committee. backed by public support, should speedily lead to the reduction of its liabilities. The programme, which consisted of vocal, instrumental and elocutionary items and concluded with a one-act farce, was organised by Mrs. J. Kirkwood and thoroughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience. The vocalists were Miss Aimee Chapman, Miss Bertha Thompson and Mr. John McDougall, Miss Althea Dalton and Master Jack Pollard recited. Mr. Alan McSkimming gave a variety of character sketches, while “Kardo’s" skilful conjuring was loudly applauded. Several instrumental items were played by Mrs. Foster. Miss Parker and Miss Taylor. The farce chosen was “The Useful Screen.” the characters being well sustained by Miss Kathleen Kirkwood, Miss Muriel Smith. Miss Althea Dalton, Miss Jesamine Kirkwood and Mr. Sherwood Connor. Mr. E. G. Cowell acted as stage manager, and Miss Parker played the accompaniments.

PLUNKET SOCIETY

PAPATOETOE BRANCH BENEFITS FROM CONCERT The Central Theatre, Papatoetoe. was well filled last evening, on the occasion of a grand concert, organised by the Papatoetoe Literary, Debating and Dramatic Society, in aid of the funds of the Papatoetoe branch of the Papatoetoe Plunket Society. An enjoyable programme of musical items was contributed by Miss Hughson, pianoforte solo; Mr.. T. C. Seaton, song; Miss Gilbertson, elocutionary item; Miss Mina Caldow, song; Mr. Walker, violin solo; Miss B. Wyllie, song; Mr. E. Burton, elocutionary item. A quartet was contributed by the Papatoetoe Harmonists, Mrs. J. Hyland, Miss Margaret Wilson, Dr. J. J. Valentine, and Mr. Salter. During the evening two plays were presented by the Literary and Debating Society. The cast of characters were as follow: —“The Man In the Bowler Hat," “John,” Mr. C. J. Mahon; "Mary," Miss Leah Roseveare; “Hero,” Mr. Eric H. Burton; “Heroine,” Mis.~ D. De’Ath; chief villian, Mr. M. French: bad man, Mr. W. McFarland. “The Rest Cure”: “Clarence Reed,” Mr. W. McFarland; “Olive," his wife. Miss D. Grinter: *‘Alice Palmer,” Miss Joyce Knight; * “Mary Williams." Miss Mabel Bryant; “Muriel.” Miss Lulu Hunter. Mr. C. J. Mahon produced both plays.

LODGE DANCE

DEVONPORT DRUIDS ENTERTAIN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED The Devonport Druids* Lodge celebrated its anniversary last evening with an “old-time dance" in the Foresters’ Hall. Cusworth’s Orchestra played excellent dance music. During the evening items were given by Miss Guthrie, Mr. F. Proctor, Mr. S. E. Kennings, Mr. W. Marks, and Mr. Norgrove. The committee present included:—Mrs. Alex Robinson, frocked in silver beaded black georgette; Mrs. L. Cusworth, figured velvet; Mrs. Clarkson. ultramarine crepe de chine; Mrs. Watson, black satin. Among those present were: Mrs. Frank Chambers, who wore wistaria mauve taffeta and silver; Mrs. Alec McKenzie, navy blue silk lace over satin; Mrs. K. King, cornflower blue crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Smith, fawn georgette; Mrs. S. Edwards, blush rose lace over satin; Mrs. A. McKenzie, ciel blue lace over satin; Mrs. S. Tippitt, black satin and lame; Mrs. J. Maney, rayon silk frock; Mrs. Chapman, black and white crepe do chine; Airs. Crabb, henna crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Chaplin, pale blue crepe de chine; Mrs. R Graham, cream satin and silver; Airs. Fisher, lemon crepe de chine; Mrs. G. AT. Edmonds, green figured marocain, Airs. Flanagan, black georgette and lace: Mis. W. Forsyth, blue georgette and silver lace; Airs. Gordon, nut brown velvet; Airs. Tyson, willow green taffeta; Airs. Kay, black silk frock; Airs. Moore, green embossed georgette and net; Airs. McDevitt, flame velve_ and georgette; Airs. Powell, lemon georgette and crepe de chine; Airs. S. Clark, maize lace over satin; Mrs. Long, gold lame and black tulle; Airs. Oliver, ecru lace. Mrs. Frew, in wine georgette frock; Airs. Dixon, pale pink crepe de chine; Mrs. Covan, cyclamen crepe de chine and silver; Miss Phyllis Cusworth, floral taffeta relieved with blue; Miss Maida Cusworth, black satin beaute; Miss Elsie King, black crepe de chine and lace; Aliss P. Long, blue and floral taffet;.; Aliss J*. Oliver, blue taffeta and gold bow: Miss I'. Worthington, blue taffeta: Aliss M. Hewitt, green satin and tulle; Miss La wry, salmon crepe de chine and silver lace; Aliss Fisher, lemon crepe tie chine; Aliss B. Sime, powder blue and silver; Miss D. Clark, silver lame; Aliss JO. Godlin, coral pink crepe de chine; Aliss AI. Clark, blue lame and lace; Aliss It. Birchall, rose pink taffeta and silver lace; Aliss Esino Dorrington, black ring velvet; Miss If. Thomas, green georgette-and lace; Miss AI. Gutrv. powder blue satin; Miss Winnie AlcCluskey, 1. mon taffeta; Miss Hamilton, nile green georgette; Aliss Abernethy. oau de nil taffeta; Aliss Black, black beaded georgette; Miss AloSkimming, embossed chiffon velvet; Miss Alollie Koefoed, figured crepe de chine; Aliss Alargaret Koefoed, beige georgette.

BRIDE IN PINK HAS LOVELY VEIL OF LIMERICK LACE

PRETTY EVENING CEREMONY IN REMUERA CHURCH HOCKIN—FENTON A charming wedding ceremony was quietly celebrated at St. Mark’s Church, Remuera, last evening, when Miss Beryl Crosland (Dorothy) Fenton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Fenton, of East Avenue, Mount Eden, was married to Mr. Noel H. E. Hockin, elder son of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. Hockin, of Westbourne Road, Remuera, The Rev. G. C. Cruickshank performed the ceremony, and Aliss Fenton was given away by her cousin. Air.»George Beale. The bride’s pretty frock was in the softest tone of camellia pink moire, with slender corsage and gracefully flounced skirt dipping to the ankles at the back. Her beautiful veil of old limerick lace was mounted on pink tulle and was caught at each side of the head with clusters of palest pink orange blossom. The bouquet was of pink and deep cream flowers. Aliss Rona Fenton attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore an attractive frock of lilac faille with slim-fitting bodice finished at the back with a butterfly bow, and circular skirt which fell in soft folds to the ankles. Her wide-brimmed crinoline hat was of matching tone and was trimmed with a large bow of soft satin. She carried a bouquet of violets and daffodils. Air. Jack Hockin attended his brother as best man. Airs. Fenton, mother of the bride, wore a gown of parchment coloured georgette and lace, with black ballibuntal hat. Aliss Tui Fenton, the bride’s sister, had on a citronne green patterned chiffon frock with felt hat to tone. CHILDREN’S PARTY A gay party of young people was entertained at the residence of Air. and Airs. A. Alurdocli, Otahuhu. and an enjoyable evening was spent in games and dancing, interspersed with musical items contributed by Aliss Kitty Fenton, pianoforte solo; Aliss Beryl Payne, elocutionary item; Alisses Roe Jenkins and Joyce Wilson, pianoforte duct. Aliss Sheila Alurdoch acted as hostess and received the young guests wearing a pretty frock of orchid pink taffeta, with trimmings of silver lace finished with a shoulder posy. Among those present were; Miss Joyce AlcLachlan. who wore a frock of pink georgette; Aliss Zoe Fearnley. lichen green georgette: Miss Julia Jury, carmine ring velvet, with shoulder posy: Aliss Norma Walters, art blue crepe de. chine and shoulder posy to tone; Miss Gladys Trenwith, ashes of roses velvet with silver streamers: Aliss Beryl Payne, flame panne velvet; Aliss Kitty Fenton, geranium georgette with relief of gold; Aliss Jean Gardiner, orange satin with touches of silver; Aliss Joyce Wilson, shell pink crepe de chine, relieved with silver; Aliss Roe Jenkir.s. nile green satin; Aliss Catherine Cook, electric blue georgette relieved with pink; Miss ATona Mouton, crocus mauve georgette: Aliss May Morton, in figured repp.

MT. EDEN PRESENTATION

FAREWELL TO CHURCH WORKER On Tuesday evening members and friends of the Grange Road Baptist Church met to bid farewell to Miss M McTavish, who for over seven years has filled a number of offices at the church and is now leaving the district The Rev. A. S. Wilson presided. A presentation was made to the guest of honour of a handsome eiderdown quilt from the church members and officers. and she also received gifts from the institute choir. Christian Endeavour, the Friday night intercessors, and from Mr. and Mrs. il Dawson. Presentations were also made earlier to Miss McTavish by the Women's Prayer Union and the Intermediate Bible Class. During the evening items were given by Miss Twentyman. Sir. and Mrs. F. B. Wooller, Mrs. Gilbert, Miss M. Gilbert. Miss G. McLeod and Miss McTavish.

“BRING AND BUY”

PAPAKURA BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY’ The Papakura Beautifying Society held a most successful “Bring and Buy” afternoon yesterday, which resulted in about £2O being handed over to the society’s funds. The stallholders were:—Needlework and cake. Airs. R. J. Willis: produce, Alesdames J. Widdowson, A. Willis and 11. Bryce; tea rooms, Alesdames Slack, Wilson and Aliss R. Young.

W.C.T.U.

EXECUTIVE MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Auckland District Executive of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in the Temperance Society’s room. Unity Buildings, Queen Street, on Alonday last. Mrs. Alorgan Richards presided over a representative gathering. Reports of work in connection with the temperance stall at the Winter Show were received, also the representative report on the recent meeting of the Women’s National Council. In reference to a report presented by Aliss Jackson, a delegate to the council, in which were embodied suggestions for important social reforms, a resolution was passed “That this meeting further stresses the necessity for the appointment of women police.’’ Reports of L.T.L. and Temperance Class work were received. Arrangements for district conventions were submitted and approved of. The Benediction brought the meeting to a close

W.D.F.U. DANCE

FUNDS FOR MORRINSVILLE BRANCH A well-attended dance, organised by members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers* Union, was held in the Motumaoho Hall, MorrinsvUle. on Thursday, and the community chest fund of the Alorrinsville branch will benefit to the extent of about £3 10s as a resultArrangements wire in the capable hands of Alesdames Luke, J. Were. C. A. Ferguson. Jenner, S. Ferguson and W. Smith. Items were given as follow;—Duet. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Hastings; solos. Airs. A. S. Wild; recitation. Miss Aileen Ferguson: fancy dancing and recitation, Aliss Jean Hastings. On behalf of the women of the W.D.F.U., Mr. S. A. Ferguson thanked all who had contributed to the success of the evening.

SALE OF WORK

TUAKAU CROQUET CLUB The sale of work held recently by the Tuakau Croquet Club proved most successful, more than £ls being netted. The stallholders were:— Plain and fancy. Airs. E. W. Fielder and Airs. Foster: produce. Airs. H. J. Wood bridge. Airs. R. J. Patton and Aliss Ina Deeble; cake, Mrs. D. H. Aladill, Airs. R. Ewing. Airs. Gilmore and Airs. J. Logan; afternoon tea, Mrs. S. L. Lewis. Mrs. Goodwin and Airs. F. J. Woolley.

LODGE Eh LERTAINS An enjoyable evening was spent in the Court Maid Marian. A.0.F., Court Room on Tuesday. The sisters o*. the court entertained about 100 sisters from kindred societies. Sister Alilligan. C.R., welcomed the visitors, and the hall was P l "*' pared for dancing and cards. The ioilowing kindred societies were represented: Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, No.JJ. I 0.0.F.N.Z.; City of Eden Rebekan Lodge, No. 13, T.0.0.F.X.Z.; Alyrtle Rcbekah Lodge, No. 4, 1.0.0.F.N.Z.; Court Balmoral. No. 9.568, A.0.F.: Court AH Despen.ndum; Court Loyal Ponsonby Lodge, L0.0.F.M.tLoyal Dominion Lodge, 1.0.0.F.M.L.

SELBY SHOES ARRIVE

A new shipment of Spring Models of Selby shoes has just arrived, including large sizes up to 9£. They axe now on view at Stone’s, Queen Street, together with a new shipment cf “Chic shoes in the latest Spring styles. 1-