ELTHAM ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 4 March 1933, Page 16 (Supplement)

ELTHAM ITEMS

Lady Burdett and her daughter Miss Constance Burdett, at one time residents of Eltham and who are at present the guests of Mrs. J. R. Stewart, have returned from a three years’ tour of the Continent of Europe. While abroad they toured Italy, France, Belgium, Switzerland, England and Scotland. Miss Betty Burdett, now Mrs. Tony Wolf, is now living in London. Lady Burdett and her daughter before touring again intend taking. up residence at Auckland towards the end of this month.

Miss Phyllis Street, Egmont Village, is spending the week-end with Miss E. Belcher, Rawhitiroa. Mrs. J. McLaughlin,. Rawhitiroa, was hostess at a very enjoyable tennis party oh Monday afternoon.

Mrs. E. J. Knuckey is visiting Hamilton.

Mrs. W. M. Peacock is on a motoring tour of the North Island. Miss F. Miller, who has been the guest of Mrs. H. C. Belcher, has returned to Auckland. ■

Mrs. Guy Cooper has recovered sufficiently to return home from hospital.

Mrs. J. L. Weir was hostess at a delightful bridge evening on Monday. Mrs. C. C. Stariners has returned from a holiday at Auckland. Mrs. S. W. Crawford and family have returned from a visit to Hastings. Mrs. Horrocks left on Thursday morning for Wanganui. She is the guest of Mrs. Leslie Horrocks. Mrs. Andrew Chrystal was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge evening on Wednesday. The drawing room was arranged With bowls of scarlet flowers and brown leaves and supper was served in the dining room. Among those present were Mesdames Hill, P. Harrison (Mangatoki), J. L. Weir, A. A. Stewart, J. H. Morton, E. E. Carter, S. Crawford, P. de Launay, H. G. Carman, A. Tiplady and Misses J. Hill (Mangatoki) and.G. Brown.

The Misses Hay (Lower Hutt) are the guests of Mrs. G. Fitzgerald. No prettier spot than Mrs. J. L. Weir’s garden could be pictured when she entertained r " a few of her friends at a garden party to say farewell to Mrs. T. Weir, who is returning shortly to London en route to her home in Penang. Mrs. Weir to receive her guests was wearing a frock of floral georgette, while Mrs. T. Weir wore a model ensemble suit of green. Among the guests were Mesdames Sellars (Auckland), Weir senr., Shruby (Hawke’s Bay), D. Syme, D. H. Saunders, Picard, A. Craig, G. Fitzgerald, E. Carter, A. Stewart, P. De Launay, A. Chrystal, N. D. Connell, H. P. Best, M. McGarry, A. McWilliam, A. Tiplady, H. G. Carman, J. H. Morton and Miss Brown.

Mrs. Roy Morgan and her daughter, who have been the guests of Mrs. P. McDonald, Ladies Mile, returned to Wellington during the week.

Mrs. A. A. Stewart was hostess at a very enjoyable afternoon on Monday. The hostess to receive her guests was wearing a smart floral frock of blue georgette. Among those present were Lady Camcross, Sellars (Auckland), Shruby (Hawke’s Bay), Craig, N. D. Connell, G. H. P. Fitzgerald, Clifford-Jones, J. Elliott, A. Chrystal, D. Syme, D. Saunders, J. Valentine, Fischer and Misses S. Camcross and G. Clifford-Jones. Mrs. Dyson (Levin) is the guest of her mother, Mrs. G. C. Turner.

AUROA SOCIAL NEWS.

WOMEN’S DIVISIQN MEETING.

There was a very large attendance at the Auroa Women’s Division meeting on Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. Benton presided. Among those present were Mrs. Davies and Miss Parker, Mangatoki. It was arranged to hold a revue in April, and to have a cake-icing demonstration at the next meeting. Members will bring their “pet” economy hints written on papers to be read for the benefit of all present;

Miss Parker gave a demonstration of silver paper photography and exhibited a number of beautiful and artistic samples of the work. A picture was first

Pretty evening sleeve fashions. For a youthful gown is the “butterfly” sleeve of chiffon, with diamante or bright stones sewn down the centre. And for the more sophisticated dress is the detachable puff sleeve held by an elastic band midway between shoulder and elbow.