THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 46, 24 July 1915, Page 10

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Myra.]

A RED Cross "At Home," given by the members of the Young Women's Christian Association on Thursday evening in the Rooms, Wellesley Street, proved a very pronounced suecites. Everyone was asked' to bring her knitting, and about seventy .girls attended, all looking very industrious . Mrs J. MoKail Geddes, the president, was in the chair, and) mad© a few appropriate remarks', proceedings beginning with the National Anthem, sung by everybody. Miss Smith played a pianoforte solo, and later gave a. humorous recitation, both being well performed.. Songs were pleasingly sung by Misses Fordlbam and Parkes.

Mrs W. H. Parkes, whose husband Colonel (Dr.) Pafkes, is in command of the Hospital Ship, gave a most interesting and! instructive discourse on "How Aidl is Afforded to Wounded Soldiers in War Time. By means of charts, she illustrated the position of the Army Service Corps, the Field Ambulance Dressing Station, the Stationary Hospital, which, though it must be moved!, it necessary, beyond the danger zone, is so named) because it contains all the appliances and utilities or a stationary hospital. The work of the Army Service Corps was fully sketched, from the collecting of the woundied on the battlefield, the rendering of first aid, the carrying od: patients to the Field Hospital, where surgeon® are in readimess to perform operations, and the carrying of sucn as can be moved to the base hospitals. There were many other interesting facts told, such as related) to the equipment of the soldiers and an emergency packet, earned by every soldier, containing bandages, etc., was handed, around for inspection. All this was information which the girls and women, present fully appreciated , . Mrs Parkes was asked to describe Trentham, where she was for seven weeks with her Husband, , but beyond saying that matters there were not so bad as stated; in the papers, she was not inclined to say much. #

A vote of thanks wa& passed to Mrs Parkes, and then, dainty refreshments were passed .round by the Manama Tennis GKrle, who were m charge of this department, andl the National Anthem brought a pleasant evening to a dose. Mrs 0. Maihon, of Eden Vale Road, gave her second Red Cross tea on Monday afternoon, and* it was a most successful and enjoyable one. Misses Gwen Brierly, Gladys Grayson, .and Lily Macredie, wearing pretty red, white andl blue frocks, sang "Tipperary," and helped m dispensing afternoon tea. Very much enioyed' musical items were sung by Mrs Connor, Miss Fuller and Miss McPhersoia. The weight of a parcel was won by Mr Forsyth. A jam dish, won by Mrs McPherson was put up for auction, and realised 13s 6d. Mrs'Jamieson won a box ot chocolates. 4

Mrs Mahon wore a pretty white eilk dress, and,Mies Mahon, who assietedl her mother, a &wnty white

muslin. Others present were: Mrs Knight, Mrs Neuniegen, Mrs Clayton, Mrs Hegman, Mrs Kneebone, Mrs Potter, Mrs Ma,rsland, Mrs Dawson, Mm Kelly, Mrs Mills, Mrs Brierly, Mrs Connor, Mrs Grayson, Mrs Jamieson, Miss Hawke, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Reid, Mrs Kretclimar, Mrs Wallis, Mrs Slater, Mrs Cahill, Mrs Orr, Mrs Macfarlane, Miss Fuller, Mrs Harrison, Mrs McPherson, Mrs Boucher, Mrs Cockroft, Mrs Harrison, and the Rev. Canon McFarlane.

The Girls' Realm Guiild and their friends rolled Tip splendidly at the Princess Continuous Pictures on Friday, when half the day's takings right up to 11 p.m. were given* by the management to the Guild Fund for Wounded Soldiers.

"Romeo and Juliet" was the play readl by the Ellerislie Shakesipear Society on July 9th at Mrs N. Somerfieldi's, Ellerslie, a,nd a most interesting reading ensuedi. Great praise wias accorded! Mrs Schmitt tor her rendering of "Juliet," and Mrs Davis, as nurse, was a distinct sue"Romeo," "Mercutio," and "Benvolio" were in the very cap«abte hands of Mr Somerfield!, Rev. Tisdall and Mr Poaintmey r«pectively. With the singing of "Godi Save the King" this very enjoyable evening was brought to close.

Mrs Somerfield wore a charming gown of black scintalline over old gold satin. Mrs Davis was wearing pate heliotrope silk with a berthe ot Spanish lace. Mrs o'Gorman, pretty frock of green crystaline with white satin belt. Mrte Schmitt, black velvet handsomely trimmed with old point lace. Mrs Wilson, white crepe de chine profusely trimmed 1 with pearls. Mrs Wooller, striking dress of reel poplin. Miss Somerfield, black silk. Mrs Pilkmgtoni, frock of crimson voile. Miss Swayne, shell pink charmense with clusters of violets. Miss Martin, black satin, Miss Shroff, dainty dress of cerise crepe de chine. Miss Hill, -frock of soft goblin blue.silk. Miss Hanna, effective white silk voile with pale pink rosebuds. Miss Walker, very pretty military frock of blue, white and) red. Miss —. Martin, black velvet. Miss Davis, white silk.

Mm Carey Hill, lion. sec. for the Christchurch branch of the Victoria League, is visiting Auckland:, and Mrs Robert Burns, of Remiiera, gave an afternoon "At Home" in her honour last week, when large numbers- of Auckland's smart set spent an enjoyable time. Mrs Burns wore an elegant dress of petunia charmeuse, with a, ceiwture in a darker shade of velvet. Mrs Carey HilH was in black moire silk, black and white 'hat, handsome furs. Mrs J R. Reed wore a black costume, black hat .and brown furs. Mrs C. Whitney, black costume, black hat with white ostrich feathers, ermine furs. Mrs David Nathan, violet silk gown, long black coat, black hat with white feathers. Mrs A. L. Foster, blue dress, seal! ooiat, black hat. Miss Esther Foster, smart blue costume, black hat. Miss Horton, violet cloth costume, black hat wreathed with green feathers. Mrs Milsom, dlark red suit, black hat. Mrs Billy Watson, violet cloth costume, black hat, ermine furs. Mrs Carr Rollett, green and brown costume, brown hat wreathed with white feathers, brown furs. Mrs Howard Richmond, dairk red cloth, suit, black hat, dark furs. Mfss Mowbray, black cloth suit, black and white hat. Mrs Ham, black and pink costume. <S3 ® ® A Red Cross Tea, given by Lady Lockhart, at her residence, Remuera, was attended by large numbers of the elite, each one working at the present craze—knitting. A musical ■proo-ramme of more than, ordinary merTt helped to entertain the guests. Mise May Colgroye sang several times, efeo Mrs Maguire. Mrs Linlott played a pianoforte Eolo, and 1 the violin solo® by Miss Dorothy Southy Baker _ and Miss Bay Tole were much enjoyed. Ihe ladies present were: Mrs Aubin, Mrs Hope Lewis, Mrs J. Carpenter, Mrs Ed. Firth, Mrs Maguitre, Mrs Billy

AVatson, Mrs Geo. Bloomfieklj Mrs Lucas Bloomfield, Misis Janie Williams, Mrs Wilfred Colbeck, Mrs Ed. Anderson, Mto Norman Williams, Mrs O'Brien, Mrs Drummond Ferguson, Mrs H. Kisslimg, Mrs Lintott, Mr® Lathem, Mrs Colgrove, Miss May Colgrove, Mrs Beale, Miss Gwen Beale, Mrs Percy Williams, Mrs Ruck.

A Redl Cross Evening, given by Mrs It. Neill, took place on Monday last week, when the musical programme, arranged by Mrs Evan MacCormick, Avas contributed' by the "Gay-makers." The opening chorus was by the company, then followed a quartette by the 'Misses D.. Fenton and K. MacCormiek, Messrs E. MacOormick and Ha,rold Piper. Mr Kent sang, and Mr Oliffe Crowther oaiuised much merriment with his comic songs. Misses D. and F. Fenton and K. MacCormick sang a trio, Miss Elsie Neill danced) gracefully, airidi so did the Misses Fenton. Mr' Harold Piper sang and also played a pianoforte solo well. Messrs N. Kent, Evan MacOormick and Harold , Piper sang a trio from "Princess Ida." Miss D. Fenton sang twice, and the "Gay-makers gave several good choruses. Everybodiy was well entertained and thoroughly enjoyed' themselves. Included among the guests were: Mrs Neill, eenr., Mrs MacCormick, senr., Mr and) Mrs Donald MacOormick, Mr land Mrs Kingston, Mr and Miss Wake, Mr and Mrs W. A. Knight, Mrs J. B. MacFankne, Mrs W. A. dimming, Miss I. Camming, Mrs C. E. MacCormick, Mrs H. C. BagnalT, Mrs and Miss Ashton, Mrs Piper, Mns Perkins. Miss Moginie, Mrs W. B. Morton, Messrs Beddoe, Curtis, H. MacOormick, F. O'Brien and W. Platt.

Mrs A. V. Burcher, of Cameron Roadl, Remuera, gave her Red Cross Tea on Saturday afternoon, when a most pleaisant .and) profitable time was spent by the large number of o-ueate present, who contributed £9, 5s to the fund. The dirawing and dining room (combined) was beautifully arranged witih palms, ferns and seasonable flowers. Mrs Stan. Heighway and Miss E. Rae, exceptionally good singers, delighted everybody with their songs. The cake weight-guessing was won by Mils Jmhn Peach. Numbered among the guests were: Mesdames Mitchell, Heighway, Wallis, Miller, Rawson, Rae, Peach, senr., G. Peach; Probert, Margulis, WynyaTd, Mitchel®o,n, Dalton. Browne, Morrison-, Hughes, Adkinis. Kisslxng, Lees, Raynes, Mioses D. Gill. K. Morrm, Grace. McDonnell, M. Headdey, Roes, Mennie, Browne, B. Jenkins, Rae, McLeod and Raynes.

Mrs Brett, of Lake Takapuna, gave a very large Red Cross Tea, last week.

Our wounded) soldiers have come home, and! the heroes were accorded a. public welcome, bands played and people lined: the streets cheering, but not very lustily. There were crowds •of women and girls, and they_ were too much overcome by emotion to make much noise, and indeed the sight was a sad one! The wounded were in motor cars, and were in the midst of their relatives, who. looked intensely proudi of their boys, who, if they were able, sat up and'smiled contentedly, as if to say, "It if good to be back in dlear old Auckland, surrounded by loving friends. Some girl® were very attentive. One hung on to the first car in the procession so long that a of wags combined to yell out, On, kiss him quick ; get it over and let the show move on." The audible smile madte her let go and hide among the crowd.

Mr Zahara, always in the van where millinery is concerned, is holding an inaugural show ot millinery andi accessories for the spring and summer at the Bon Mardhe, Queen Street, to-day and to-mor-row (Thursday and lYiday) July 22nd and 23rd. The imported millinery models are beautiful 1 and smart, andi as Mr Zahara lias secured the services of two millmere, one

from Melbourne and one from Sydney, the styles will be of the smartest and latest. There is also a new manageress, who recently arrived from Sydney, and so patrons will be well advised and attended to. @> © © An extra long night was given in the Masonic Hall, Belgium Street, on July 7th by Professor and Mrs E. A. Williams, to the boys leaving for Trentham on the 11th inst., niearly forty recruits being among the many'couples present. The profits for the series of these dances go towatrdfe a special fund inaugurated; by Mr Williams, for the benefit of those returning. The artistic decorations were most successfully arranged by Miss Dollie Elliott, particularly the supper room with its red, white and! bltae poppies, all the electric lights being effectively draped in those colours. Songs and recitations , were given dluring the evening, notably "The Wreck," by MiKing; "New Zealand," by Miss Brier; "Perfect Day," by Miss Burns; Mr Frainchi and Miss Walmsley causing much meriment with their "Ragtime Duet." Little Ruby Jonas, dressed in Maori poi dance costume, was much applauded for her patriotic recitation.

Mrs E. A. Willi ams wore a handsome frock of white satin trimmed with pearls. Miss Williams, white silk,'red bouquet. Mrs R. Bums, amethyst satin, black lace Miss Burn®, paJte lemon crepe &c chine. Mi.se Dolly Elliott looked charming in pale blue satin trimmed with tiny rosebuds. Miss E. Warner, white silk swath cdl belt. Mss Brier, name coloured! n'inon. Miss E. Melville, white satin, red belt, Mies A. Johnson, amber silk relieved with blue. Miss Morgan, cce#m lace dress. Mrs J. Hamilton, cream Duchesse satin. Mies Iney Hamilton, coral pink voile, touches of black. Miss Rtissdl, white Jap. silk. • Miss McGregor, white, touches of ; cerise. Miss Wheeler, Indian muslin. Miss Nora Moore, white lace frock. Miss Solar, white satin, emerald belt." Before the guest6;toiok their departure, Mr J. Hamilton, in, a happy little speech thanked Mr and Mrs .Williams for the generous manner in which they had been en,tertain§d, also making many, kindly remarksHo those present who were about ,to leave for the training camp. Prof. Williams, in suitably responding, expressed the pleasure it would! give him to welcome a large assemblage on August stli, when lie would give an "Allied Forces" fancy drees ball.