THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXVI, Issue 43, 1 July 1916, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Myra.]

TO raise funds in aid of the Victoria League Wounded Soldiers' Fund, Mrs C. McFarlane, of Dominion Road, on Saturday last gave at her residence an evening party a which a large number of friends thoroughly enjoyed. The hall was decorated with flags, and down one side was arranged an artistic looking stall laden with fancy articles, pretty vases and trinkets, which met with a ready'sale. Sprays of violets were also sold, and a hand-painted cushion raffled, This very successful "Evening" was the means of raising over £9. Mrs McFarlane, who is an excellent hostess, was. assisted by her sister, Nurse SayerSj in entertaining the guests, and whilst those who preferred cards played energetically in one room, those musically inclined filled the music room, where a very good musical programme was rendered. Several instrumental trio were Avell played by Mrs McFarlane, piaiiOj Mr McFarlane, mandoline, and Mr Huey, banjo. Mr McFarlane also played several mandoline solos. Messrs Pyke (2), Lionel Warner and Miss R. Bailey sang very pleasingly. Mr T. Read played a violin solo and Mrs McFarlane, besides playing all the accompaniments, sang several songs most acceptably. A very dainty supper was an important item in the evening's entertainment.

The hostess received and welcomed her guests in a pretty evening dress of pink crepe de chine, with black braiding. Miss Sayers wore black velvet relieved with white lace. Mrs D. Sayers, black satin dress, white vest. Mrs Skipwith, black velvet gown with vest of white ninon. Mrs T. Read a cream crepe de chine dress with lace tunic. Mrs A. Woods, pale blue satin dress with lace finishings. Mrs J. Hooper, black crepe de chine dress with cream luce bodice. Miss Brown, yi.vy i ,cie[)O . de chine frock. Miss Williams, cream Wicu over satin, pink rose in corsage. Miss Neilsen,

blue silk veiled with black ninon. Mrs Webber, royal blue satin, bodice of blue ninon with basque of black ninon. Mrs Hutson, grey crepe de chine dress with heliotrope finishings. Miss Hanson, gold satin frock with, bodice of white lace. Miss R. Bailey, black .velvet frock with vest of white muslin. Miss Lundori, pink crepe de chine and white lace.. <® © ® '■■

• On Wednesday of last week the 'Ponsonby. Ladies' Committee of the Navy League gave a card party in the Masonic Hall, Jervois Road. Bridge, auction bridge,, and' euchre were played, the winner being Mrs A. Wetherelt, Mrs Dufaur and Miss 'Emmie Dufaur, respectively. The hall was crowded, and , a goodly sum realised. •' v

The Ellerslie Shakespeare Society visited the home of Mr E. R. Pilkington, Pilkington Road, West Tamaki, on' June 16th, and a'jolly leading of ''T!u> Taming of the Shrew" took place. Mrs Charlie Schmitt as. : Katharina eclipsed herself in her spirited representation of the shrew. Rev. Mr Tysdal as Petruchio was excellent. Miss Willis made:a charming Bianca ,and Mr Pilkington aw the widow was very funny. After the reading, a short patriotic programme was given, with songs from Mrs Norman Soinerfield and Messrs Wooller and Pilkington, a recitation from Mrs Schmitt, and a musical monologue from Mrs Pilkington. The evening closed with the singing of "God Save the King." Three cheers were given for the men at. the front, followed by the enthusiastic chorus; '•For They are Jolly Good Fellows.'- , Mrs Pilkington received her guests in rose pink crepe de chine. Mrs Somerfield was wearing voile tastefully edged with narrow fur. Mrs Schmitt, black ninon over satin and red roses. Miss Martin, black silk. Miss Willis, white, . G irock daintily trimmed with lace. Miss Hill, black silk. Miss Somerfield, becoming toilette of khaki.

Mrs Brierly, of Normanby Mount Eden, gave a Red Cross "Af> tenioon" on Monday, 26th inst.j, when a large number of quests spent a most pleasurable and profitable time. Nearly everybody was. knitting socks for soldiei-Kj and during the afternoon Mrs Ben. G-oldwater and Miss Alarie Quinn delighted the company again and again witli their singing, Miss Jean Quinn accompanying her sister and also playing several much enjoyed, pianoforte pieces. Miss Gonkler and Miss Aroha Mackay also sang very pleasingly. Mrs Hudson "Williamson made a speech, in which she urged those present to energetically work for the good of the "Red Cross," as funds were urgently needed to buy materials for the making of garments. A guessing competition, in which the prize was a handsome black velvet hand painted cushion, brought in a goodly sum of money, and Mrs Warm was the lucky winner. The rooms were prettily decorated with bowls of red, white and bhi" Howers. A dainty afternoon tea was carried around by a band of willing helpers. This successful party added about £7 10s to the Red Cross Funds.

. Tlu- hostess, Mrs Brierly, received her quests in a black satin skirt and blouse of rose coloured crepe de chine. Miss Lois Brierly was in cream radianta. Mrs Percival wore a blade- dress, brown wrap coat, black tulle hat. Miss Marie Quinn, black silk dress with black velvet ■trimming, l>lack hat with white ospreys. Miss Jean Quinn, brown costume and hat. Mrs Heginan, ■navy blue costume bi'aided with, black, black hat. Mrs Gill, fawn costume, black velvet hat . Mrs Ben. Goldwater, dress of navy blue chiffon taffeta, musquash coat, black velvet hat. Mrs Mahon, black sortie costume, black velvet hat with white ospreys. Mrs Newbegin, cream costume, while fell- hal,. i\liss B.'illin, brown clolh' eoatiin/l skirt, pink safcin hat with black feathers. Miss Kitty Whelan (Wellington),

costume of sand coloured gabardine, cerise hat lined with black. Mrs Hudson Williamson, black dTess, fur coat, black feathered hat. Mrs Mewburn, navy blue cloth coat and skirt, blue and 'grey velvet hat. Mrs Mengful, cream costume, white felt hat. Mrs .Vercoe, navy costume, black velvet hat. Mrs Noton, mole velvet costume, brown satin hat. Mrs W. Neumegin, brown cloth tailored costume, satin hat to match. Mrs Slater, navy blue coat and skirt, blue velvet hat. Mrs Cook, blue and white check costume, blue hat. Mrs Oockroft, khaki gabardine, rose velvet hat. Mrs G. Mackay,' navy coat and skirt, black satin hat with white wing. Mks Aiolia Mackay, grey gabardine suit, black velvet hat. Mrs Woollams, navy tailored costume, toque massed with amethyst flowers. Miss Walker, black velvet wrap coat over dark dress, black hat with silk bows. Miss Ella Walker, navy blue costume, pale pink satin hat lined with black. Mrs T. L. Wilson, navy coat and skirt, black velvet hat. Mrs Kelly, black costume, black hat. Mrs Rowe, navy costume, purple hat. Miss Swhmerton, khaki costume, pink satin hat. Mrs Mann, navy costiime, blue hat. Miss Mann, dark costume, cerise hat. Miss Conkler, cream costume, blue hat. Mrs Year, brown check coat and skirt, hat to match. Miss Cameron (Edinburgh), navy costume, blue hat. Miss. Nicol (Grisborne), navy costume, white felt hat. Miss Anglian (Gisborne), mole coat and skirt, fur toque. Miss E. Jack, white voile dress.

In the evening, Mrs Brierly held a progressive euchre party, the funds for which (£7) are to be given to the Navy Relief. The Misses Dawson won both the ladies' and gentlemen's prizes. Mr Passmore anl Mr Bell both won in the cake weight guessing, so they divided it. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. Mrs Brierly wore black ninon over pink. Mrs Mahoiij royal blue satm. Mrs Saddler, grey striped silk. Mrs Huttie, cream net. Misses Maclure, grey and pink respectively. Miss Nifolj pink marquesette. Mrs Year, white silk. Miss G. White, heliotrope silk, trimmed with fur. Miss Dawson, black ninon over white lace. Mrs Norbury, grey silk. Mrs Passmore, violet ninon mounted on pink silk. Miss Angland, pale blue. Miss CarleVj cream silk and net. Miss Mattocks, black net over white. Miss Conkler, pale pink brocade.

Mrs and the Misses Devore, of Parnell, have returned from their trip to Rotorua.

The Mayoress (Mrs J. Gruuson), accompanied by Miss Spedding and Mr Jjyitm, went over to Devonport last Thursday, with the object of form ing a Patriotic League in the popular marine suburb. Both ladies gave most interesting addresses to those present, setting forth the aims and objects of the Association. The Mayor of Devonport proposed that a branch should be formed, and, as all present favoured the project, the following officers were elected : —. President, the Mayoress of Devon-" port (Mrs Henderson); vice-presi-dent, Mrs Bennett; executive, Mesdames J. Boylan, W. R. Hewitt, J., Newell, J. Fuller, A. Gold water, M. McCallum; Miss A. Mason, hon. secretary; and Mrs S. Vaile, hon. treasurer.