THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 51, 28 August 1915, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

;[By Myra.]

m\ O help swell the funds which the | Girls' Realm Guild are accu- * mulating for their big Patriotic Bazaar, Mrs Emily Sutherland, of Cheltenham, Devonport, arranged and successfully carried through a "Bridge" eveninig, which occurred in the Piccadilly Tea Rooms on Thursday of last week. War Bridge, which is a scheme of Mrs Sutherland's, was to have been played, but as torrential rain fell, thereby preventing many players from attending, it was decided to play auction bridge and ordinary bridge, the winners in the former game being: Mr Bel (first prize), Miss Pope (second). Mrs Ifwerson scored highest in the ordinary game,. Miss Dawson coming second. Mrs Sutherland was assisted in the dispensing of very dainty refreshments by the committee girls of the Guild. A very pleasurable evening was spent by all those present, and the financial result was satisfactory.

Mrs Sutherland was handsomely robed in pink charmeuse satin having a lace overdress and finished with a swathed ceinture of Oriental silk. Miss Daisy Friend wore a dainty frock of white charmeuse satin with lace frills. Mrs Ryan, blue crepe de chine. Mrs Walnutt, pale pink satin, overdress of floral ninon. Mrs Pope, blue silk. Mrs P. Oliphant, black and) white toilette. Mrs Paladret, black satin brightened with white lace. Miss Hopkinson, pink satin. Miss Lane, cream frock. Mrs Dransfield, pale blue crepe de chine. Miss Morris, purple and cerise frock. Mrs Williams, white satin with touches of brown. Mrs Devore, black silk gown, black fur coat. Mrs McLaughlan, black satin. Mrs Wright, black silk, black and silver scarf. Mrs Colegrove, white satin, black overdress. Mrs Oliphanit, black satin. Mrs Walklate, brown. Miss Hipkins, black skirt, pale blue ndnon blouse. Miss Wright, pale pink ninon. Miss H. Bews, white silk. Miss' Wheeler, yellow satin and lace. Miss Pope, white aatin and lace. Miss Clayton, golden crepe de chine. Miss Neill, pale pink. Miss Ruby Rhodes, navy blue crepe de chine. * .* *

White satin, having a green, ninon overdress was worn by Mrs George (New Plymouth), who also wore a silver scarf. Miss Flo. Foote came in a pink charmeuse satin frock with lace finishings. Miss N. Upton was in blue crepe de chine. Miss Snellinf wore pale blue silk poplin. Miss I 'Marriner, white satin with overdress of spangled! net. Miss Kate Devore, white lace dress, blue and pink ceinture. Miss I. Devore, pink satin, blue ninon overdress. Miss BDevore, blue ninon and pink finishings. Others present were: Mrs Ooote, Mrs Swarm, Mrs Barton, Missed Hall (2), Miss Wyatt, Mrs Barton, Mrs and Miss Newell.

"Daffodil Day," which takes place next Tuesday, will be a new experience for Aucklandens. The idea is to have hosts of golden daffodils sold

in the streets by pretty girls, and the .pirooeeds to go for comforts for our heroes at the Dardanelles. Growers of the lovely flowers are asked to send in contributions to the basement of the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday next.

The engagement is announced of Miss Irene Dignan, third daughter of Mrs A. M. Dignan, of "Te Anarangi," Epsom, to Captain Edward Pu'ttiok, of the Trentham Regiment (Earl of Liverpool's Own). -He leave® in October for the front.

The second Red Cross Tea in the Thames Valley was given by Mrs McLiver and Miss Gillan on Thursday last at the residence of Mrs Gillan, Puriri. The many friends invited spent a most enjoyable afternoon knitting, chatting and listening to music. Red Cross decorations were much in evidence. Very pleasing songs were rendered by Mesdatmes McKenzie and O'Neill, Misses Gillan, Clarke, and Nioholls; pianoforte solos by Mrs Taylor and Miss Cooper. The amount collected will further help so deserving a fund. Mrs Gillan received her guests in a black charmieuse. Mrs McLiver, black taffeta. Miss Gillan, nattier blue charmeuse. Among the other ladies present were: Mesdames Clark, Brunton, Elliott, Cooper, O'Neill, McKenzie, Smith, McDuff, Nicholl®, Moyle, Taylor, Kahn, Misses Clark, Cooper, Nicholls. Those who were unable to be present sent their donations. The afternoon was brought to a close by the singing of "God Save the King."

On Monday evening, 16th irSt.. Mr and Mr® Goldfetiiie, of "Anmisville," Heme Bay, gave theilr son Maurice a "Coming of Age" party, at which a large number of friends spent a delightful time, dancing being the chief form of amusement, though many guests played cards. A number olf musicali and Elocutionary items greatly added to the pleasure of those present. The supper tables were most effectively arranged with the Union Jack and the flags of the Allies, and at supper time Rabbi Goldstein proposed the toast of the young guest of honour, who responded in a very eloquent speech, which was loudly applauded.

Mr and Mrs GoJdstine received and welcomed their guests, the later looking extremely well in a gown of black crepe de chine, the "bodice brightened with white ninon. Jet trimming was freely used, and a bunch of white ospreys in the hair gave a smart finishing touch. Mrs Emanuel, senr., wore an elegant black silk gown. Mrs Glance was in apricot satin with lace tunic. Mrs L. Emanuel's toilette was of heliotrope satin with a posy of violets' in the corsage. Mrs A. Emanuel wore black crepe de chine. The list of ladies present is too long to enumerate, but all were handsomely dressed, and all enjoyed themseltves thoroughly.

A reading of "Hamlet" was given by the Ellerslie Shakespeare Society at Miss Shroff's house, Ellerslie, last Friday night. Miss Swayne gave a fine representation of "Gertrude," and Miss Walker, as "Ophelia," excelled' herself. The Rev. Mr Tisdall read "Hamlet, Mr Somerfieldi "The King," Mrs C. Schmitt "Horatio," Mr Pountney "Laertes," and Mr Wooleer "Polonius." Miss Shroff's dainty supper was especially appreciated, the play being an exceptionally long one.

Miss D. Shroff was wearing a very pretty pink floral satin with a deep swathed belt. Mrs Shroff, black glace with white lace. Miss Shroff, dainty white silk. Mrs Davis, becoming dress of pale heliotrope inserted with rich Spanish lace. Mrs Somerfield, saxe blue silk artistically drtaped, with shell pink ninon. Mrs 6 'Gorman, charming frock of forget-me-not blue with overdress of white silk tulle. Mrs Pdlkington, pretty pale pink chiffon over white silk underskirt. Mrs Woofe? ,striking ■gown of khaki satin, white lace and

pink roses. Mrs C. Schmitt, effective black velvet and white lace. Miss Mairtin, handsome dress of black satin with berthe of Maltese lace. Miss Hickson, very dainty white silk voile trimmed with fine embroidery and pale blue silk. Miss Swayne, pale blue satin with overdress of fine white lace. Miss Walker, white crepe de merle finished with buttons. Miss HI, smart basqued gown of turquoise blue. Miss Hanna, frock cf green taffeta faced with red) velvet.

The Auckland Provincial Patriotic and War Relief Association declares that Auckland Province will be required to raise £250,000 for war relief purposes. Any honourable means, therefore, that can be taken to feed this fund will appeal to every person who has grasped the fact that for many years to come soldiers and! their dependents will need the most generous and unselfish help thiat can be given them. One simple means is the issue and sale of war seals —stickers to attach to letters. These seals will be universally obtainable at 24 for Is, or 480 for £1. Computed that if each adult person uses three seals a week at a cost of one penny halfpenny, a sum of £1000 a week will be raised. Almost everybody writes a larger number of letters than three, and it simply means to you that you spend three halfpence per letter instead of one penny. Buy some seals. It will do the soldiers great good and your pocket no harm, and will be returned to you a hundredfoldi in happiness. The Auckland War Relief Association is hard at work raising donations in cash and goods for the furnishing of the Soldiers'' Club. Messrs A. N. Sneddon and Nevilte Newcomb, at H.M. Arcade ('phone No. 790) will tell you all about it, and receive your gift®. The following donations are already in hand:—EIRN. Rußsell, billiard table; A. B. Donald, billiard table; T. Harle Giles, typewriter; the Misses Ardmore, arm-chair; Boarders of L>astleton," two arm-chairs; Kia Or a Mineral Water, glasses; Club Rooms rent free; F. Kneebone, £5; R. A. Edmiston £1; W. S. Truby, £2 2s P. Hold, £2 2s; C. J. Hutchinson, £1 Is; Mrs T. Whitelaw, 10s; Mrs Ralph Keesing, £1; R- Logan £5 ss; W. Thorne, £1 Is; W. H. Woollams, 10s 6d; F. J. Wrigley, £5. Soldiers on service at Gallipoli are so short of writing paper that they indite letters on bits of biscuit boxes, backs of old envelopes, the reverse of old letters and jam tin labels. We have received' envelopes made out of brown paper, old "crime sheets, army service forms, field pocket books, bits of maps and so on. Messrs Collins Bros, and Co., Limited, Auckland, have come to the rescue with the "Active Service Writing Companion," a wallet 6£ x 4£ in. specially made to fit a khaki jacket breast pocket or to easily carry in the haversack. The Companion contain® 75 sheets of ruled paper and 15 envelopes. It is in all respects an excellent article. It will cost you 9d tto send one to anybody at the front — and they're wanted there.

Mrs Elliott Davis, with a strong committee of Auckland! ladies, has instituted a "Daffodil Day" for Tuesday, August 31. On that day the ladies will go out into the highr ways and compel the citizens to buy flowers, so that the proceedJs may be used to purchase comforts for New Zealand soldiers at the front. Everybody who grows flowers is invited to send them, together with any greenery they can spare, to the Town Hall, on Monday, August 30. Floreat Akarana! That bright local organisation the Bothemiam Orchestra will give another of its splendid! performances, being the third concert of the second season, in the Town Haß, on Thursday, September 2. Mr Colin Muston, L.R.A.M., will, as usual, conduct the concert, and the honorary leader, it ie gratifying to know, is Mr Charles Prime. An unusually fine and varied programme has been, prepared, and the whole is set out in an advertisement m this issue.