SOCIAL NOTES.

Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 15217, 9 May 1922, Page 2

SOCIAL NOTES.

(By Stella.)

Items of news for insertion in this column will be welcome. They should be addressed to “Stella,” care Box 48, Thames. AU items must be fully authenticated. Correspondence is invited on any matter affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs Adam Wilson has been spending a few days at the coast. Mrs T. Derrick was recently in Auckland on a short visit. Mrs Ritchie has gone to Auckland for a few days. Mrs W. Price, who has been spending the summer at the coast, has taken a house at Parawai for the winter months. Mrs E. J. Clendon returned last week from a visit to Auckland. Miss M. Puckeridge, who is on the staff of the Central School, has received notice of her transfer to Te Aroha. Miss Edmee Walker, Hikutaia, spent last week-end in Thames. PRIVATE DANCE. Over a hundred guests assembled at St George’s Hall on Thursday evening at a private dance given by Mrs J. Duvall, of the Royal Hotel, on the occasion of the departure of Mr Bernard C. Ryder from Thames. The night was cold and ideal for dancing, and many of the guests came from distant places. The spacious ballroom was decorated in blue and gold, while festoons of foliage were suspended from a huge dome in the centre of the room and reached to the walls. The walls were bedecked with flags and bunting, while small recesses were made of palms. Chinese lanterns were suspended from points, and gave a softness to the light, which showed the multi-coloured gowns to perfection. A drawing room was made on the stage, where the chaperons viewed the proceedings. An efficient orchestra under Mr Williams provided excellent music. Miss Kelly and Mr Ryder played two enjoyable extras. A feature of the dance were the many novelties introduced which created considerable interest and amusement. The twilight dance with the room darkened, and the playing of a coloured searchlight was very effective, the gowns showing up in changing colour, as the various flood lights were played. Under the ruby light with balloons, confetti, paper hats, and streamers, the scene was quite brilliant, and the function was a decided success.

The same tone of colour was preserved in the supper room, where the guests sat down to a most excellent repast, the product of the culinary art of the chef of the Royal Hotel. At midnight, when the dance was at its height, the room was darkened, and a cinematograph played upon the dancers during a one step, the effect being most weird, and its constant repetition evidenced its success. The dance ended shortly before 2 o’clock. Mr G. L. Shaw on behalf of the guests present, made eulogistic reference to Mrs Duvall who had provided them with such a wonderful evening,, and expressed regret at the departure of Mr Rvdc" from Thames. In reply Mr Ryder thanked Mrs Duvall for her kindness and for the exceptionally pleasant evening which her guests had en-. joyed. Three cheers were then given for Mrs Duvall and Mr Ryder. Mrs- Duvall received her guests in a striking frock of vermillion satin and georgette and carried a beautiful ostrich plume fan in the same shade. Miss Humphries wore a pretty frock of emerald green georgette and gold lace. Among those present were Mesdames PI. Bush, black georgette with smart touches of henna; T. Derrick, black satin and georgette; E. J. Clendon, black georgette relieved with kingfisher blue; J. Liggins, shot blue taffeta and ninon; R. IP. Boyd, black taffeta; E. Watson, black and white georgette; C. R. Cooke, pale blue crepe de chine and georgette; F. McCullough, wedgewood blue eharmeuse and black lace; L. Griffin, blue satin and silver tissue; C. Berry, rose pink net over ivory satin. E. Rud- - man, black eharmeuse satin; PI. Baker, champagne georgette with girdle of French flowers; G. L. Shaw, black taffeta and jade embroideries; W. Morton, azure blue satin and lace; Woods, pontel blue and silver lace; E. Porritt (Paeroa) emerald green satin and silk net; T. Mullins, black net and gold lace; W. Bongard, black and silver sequined frock; B. Shepherd, blue and flame satin; and Misses D. Beck, black eharmeuse with touches of blue; D. Poulgrain, sky blue satin and lace; L. Price, black taffeta and gold lace; Lil Price, black satin eharmeuse and jet; C. Steedman, black lace with floral sash; 0. Dodd, cream silk and ninon; M. Holden (Te Aroha), black and jade embroidered taffeta; Miller, black net relieved with gold; M. Bayldon, pink georgette; A. Swain (Sydney), apricot crepe de chine and; gold tissue; MacKenzie, cream crepe I de chine; K. Steedman, black velvetl and ninon; B. Beck* butter cup satin with lace paniers; 0. Baker, black net; C. Bateman, vieux rose charmeuse and gold lace; L. Adams, an pie green taffeta; K. Lanigan, rust crepe de chine relieved with blue; E. Lanigan, black net and sequins; K. Kelly, black and gold lace; N. Kelly, grey georgette over pink; R. White,

(Hamilton), pale blue net and satin. M. Elliot (Omahu), old rose georgette; E. Kelly, black net; D. Ashton, flame ninon over maize silk; S. Kelly, cream georgette and pink satin; D. Smailes (Paeroa), mole foulard.

A pleasant evening was spent on Monday at St George’s Parish Hall, when the Rev A. J. Beck and Mrs Beck entertained a number of church workers and their friends at a euchre party and dance.