STRATFORD ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1933, Page 6 (Supplement)

STRATFORD ITEMS

Mss Annette Johnston, Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs. A. Coleman. Miss Mollie Whittle, who has been a visitor to Wellington, has returned. Mrs. R. Tyrer entertained a few friends on Monday afternoon.

Mrs. and Miss Butler, Toko, who have been on a visit to Wellington, have returned.

Miss E. Rogers, who has been ill, has recovered and is spending a holiday at Wellington.

Mrs. F. Milner, Amberley, North Canterbury, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. McCracken, “Wainoni,” Strathmore.

There was a large- attendance at S. Mary’s School on Wednesday afternoon, when a concert and dance recital was given by the pupils. A bright and varied programme was given, all the items being of a high order.

During the week Mrs. D. Steven held a bridge evening. Those present were Mesdames S. Pitt, S. Mac Alister, Budge, G. Hall, E. Young, Hill, Richards, Hunt, Were (Eltham), Green, Rutherfurd, and Miss J. Hill.

Mrs. North was a bridge hostess on Tuesday evening. Those playing were Mr. and Mrs. North, Mr. end Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Fredric, Mrs. Green, Mrs. G. Hall, Mrs. L. Furrie, Mrs. Urwin, Misses North, M. Porrit, and Brownlie. Mrs. H. Kirkwood on Tuesday afternoon entertained Mesdames G. Hall, J. Fredric, A. Coleman, Jefferies, T. King, J. Richards, Pitt, J. Cresswell, A. Hugo, D. Malone, Tyrer and M. Thorpe and Miss Brownlee.

Mrs. E. S. Rutherfurd gave a bridge party on Wednesday night, her guests being Mesdames Budge, Hill, G. Hall, Richards, S. Mac Alister, S. Pitt, E. Young, A. Coleman, Urwin, Fredric, Hamilton, McDowall, Hunt, Steven, Jeffries, McLean, T. King, Misses M. Porrit, Brownlie, Hill. 1 In view of her forthcoming marriage the staff of Manoys Ltd. entertained Miss Jessie Hunt at morning tea yesterday, when a presentation was made and the good wishes of her fellow employees were expressed. Miss Hunt was entertained at a picture party on Thursday evening by the firm, when a presentation was also made.

During the week a number of Stratford Croquet Club members visited Eltham to take part in the Eltham Croquet Club’s tournament. The weather was ideal and many good games were played. Some of the Stratford members were Mesdames Jenkins, McCready, Butchart, Macßae, Hillock, Masters, Burton, Moon, North, Ross, Brocklebank, Gatton, Cooper, Peters. At the residence of Mrs. A. H. Gaze the Methodist girls’ guild made a presentation to Miss Rona Pople in view of her approaching marriage. Mrs. Gaze on behalf of the members presented Miss Pople with a china set of tea-pot, milk jug and sugar basin, at the same time voicing the regret of the guild at the loss of a valued member. Miss Pople responded. ‘ Those present were Mrs. A. H. Gaze, Misses R. and D. Pople, B. and J. Foster, T., M. and R. Ranford, G. Keightly, E. Skuse, M. Witt, F. Kay, I. Adams, H. Mac Alister, F. Russ.

During the week-end an afternoon was spent at the Stratford Golf Club, when a presentation afternoon was in honour of Miss Jean Sangster, whose engagement was recently announced. During the afternoon a presentation was made by Mr. E. S. Rutherfurd, Miss Sangster being given a handbag. Amongst those present were Miss Jean Sangster, Mesdames C. Williams, D. Morris, Boon, Mark, R. Fryday, H. Bishop, W. Bowler,’ Graham, R. Curtis, E. S. Rutherfurd, G. Carter, B. Armtsrong, Misses M. Sangster, G. North, Best, Anderson (2), Chad ■ wick, N. Malone, M. Porrit, M. Curd, N. Lyons, L. Penn. A match was won by Miss Edna Anderson and Mr. Duncan Young, after a play-off with Mrs. Bishop and Mr. R. Kirkwood. A hidden number competition was won by Mrs- Bowler and Mr. O’Leary.

Lighter Stockings. Stockings have taken a decided turn towards lighter shades, both for sports and formal occasions (states a correspondent). Quite a new colour is “oatmeal,” actually a beige with a brown tinge, which is intended to be worn with the new dark browns and all the brown and beige alliances. For light summer frocks and for sports a colour called “pepper” has been evolved—beige with a brown cast and a tinge of yellow. With the new greys, green or black, there is “grasshopper,” a subtle blend of grey and pink which is very attractive. Another brown-beige with a tinge of pink is suitable for afternoon wear; its warmth suggests, too, that it will look well for light cruising frocks. A lighter edition, a little more sandy in tone, is one of the best shades fc- the whites, beiges and browns, and more vivid shades which are so popular for holiday anJ cruising clothes.

Dull surfaces are still smarter than brilliant ones. And for spectator sports fish-net lisle thread stockings are popular.