THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5, 6 October 1917, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[BY MYRA.]

AS a means of raising funds for its own benefit, North Shore Rowing Club arranged a dance and euchre party which was a oamplete success. The function took place on Thursday evening, last week, in the Masonic Hall which was tastefully decorated with flags of the Allies, and pairs of sculls, the supper tables being tastefully done with freesias and asparagus fern. In the ante-room, euchre was played by a number of the guests, the prizes being won by Mrs Petersen and Mr Longbottom. Mrs Gundry being, presented with a souvenir for obtaining the lowest score. Delightful msuic was played by Bartley s orchestra. The committee responsible for this enjoyable affair was comprised of Messrs. D. L. Tate (hon. sec.), Mcllraith, I. Pilkington, Wright, Barrett, Mrs D. W. McLean, Misses Toomey, 0. Farguharson and H. Baker. Mr D. W. McLean (a life member) was present, also Mr Geo. Barrett, an original member of the Waitemata whaleboat/orew.

Mrs D. W. McLean wore navy blue crepe de chine. Mrs Dunstan, white lace tunic over blue silk. Mrs Clark, fawn crepe de chine, floral ninon blouse. Mrs Petersen, black and white voile. Mrs Barrett, navy blue silk. Mrs G. Gundry, cream silk. Mrs Stephens, black silk, blue silk blouse. Miss Bell, black skirt, blue blouse. Mrs Wright, cream satin. Mrs Mcllraith, pink pailette. Miss Rye, apricot silk. Miss Lett, red satin, grey ninon overdress. Miss Miriam Wynyard, grey and pink ninon. Miss McManus, -dainty frock of white net. Miss Oranele, white and black frock. Miss Eva Rogers, pink silk. Miss May Lynch, blue satin. Miss Stewart, white silk. Miss Eileen Jull, pink ninon. Miss Hazel Baker, pink and brown ninon. Miss Jessie Swinmerton, wine-red velvet. Miss Storey, white satin. Miss Colledge, white voile. Miss Sadgrove, pale blue voile. Miss N. Sadgrove, white voile. Miss Buchanan, pink ninon and flowered voile. Miss Rosser, black velvet relieved with a red rose. Miss K. Toomey, white net, touches of emerald. Miss C. Toomey, white voile. Miss 0. Farquharson, soft blue silk. Miss Watkin, purple flowered voile. Miss French, rose silk and white net blouse. Miss Hill, violet taffeta silk. Miss King, white silk. Miss Bailey, maize satin. Mies Taylor, blue skirt, net blouse with red bodice.

The Secretary of the Eoyal N.Z. Society for the Health of Women and Children, writes: The above Society are organising a Baby Week campaign on the lines so successfully carried out by Mr. Lloyd George in England. The Campaign will on Sunday, 28th October, and conclude on Friday; 2nd November.

To inaugurate the Baby Week, it is hoped that throughout the Dominion there will be lectures and

practical demonstrations by University Professors and others, all bearing on the question of Health and Fitness and the building up of a strong, healthy race. It is hoped to secure the co-operation of all schools and kindred associations and to distribute, broadcast, leaflets and literature bearing on the subject. To ensure complete and absolute success, it is necessary to secure the goodwill and hearty cooperation of the Press. With this end in. view, we should be extremely grateful to you if you would take the matter up in a national and patriotic spirit, and devote some space in your paper each day during the Baby Week to the general aspects of this educational health mission. The Society intend to spare no eforts on their part to make this campaign, a success, and, they look confidently to the Press for hearty encouragement and support.

The final reading of the session of the Ellerslie Shakespear Society took place at the residence of Mrs 0. Schmitt, Ellerslie, on Fridlay, evening, September 21st, when, a deviation from the immortal bard took place to Oscar Wilde's most amusing comeetefcta, "The Importance of being in Earnest." The Stately "Gwendolen" was enacted by Mrs Schmitt and lost nothing in her clever delineation. Mr Somerneld, as "Jack," took the part of her ardent lover with great success. "Lady Bracknel"—haughty, aristocratic and decidedly domineering— in the capable hands of Miss Clayton was portrayed in true picture. Mrs Pilkmgton read tfhe part of "Cecily" and the charming little love scenes—in which Mr Pilkington as "Algy" was lover—met with warm applause. Miss Mannings vivid sketch of the antiquated, austere and awful "Miss Prism" was received with shrieks of delighted approval and' "Dr. Chasuble" whose scholarly heart she had captivated, was most excellently rendered by Mr Darby. Miss Lawler's "Lane" was emphatically descriptive of the orthodox gentleman's servant while Miss Faulkner in her small part of "Merriman" gave, considerable promise of future successes. At the close of the reading, a dainty supper was served, after which a short programme ensued —songs being sung by Miss Clayton and Miss Lawler. Mr Somerfield and Mr Pilkington, and recitations from Miss Manning. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.

A very successful tea in aid of the "Red Cross" fund was given by the Mayoress of Manurewa, Mrs T. J. Oorin, in the Manurewa Hall, on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The room was beautifully decorated with flags, ferns and palms, and a lovely show of flowers. Although the day proved rery wet, a large number of "vests from Manurewa and surrounding districts attended and helped to make the function a great success. During the afternoon, songs were well rendered by Miss Ivy Woods, of Auckland, and Mr T. 0. Seaton, of Papakura, and an elocutionary item by the Mayor, Mr T. J. Oorin, was very much appreciated. In the evening, a very pleasant dance, interspersed with musical items continued till after midnight, finishing up a most enjoyable function, for which Mrs Corin is to be highly congratulated.

in receiving; her guests, Mrs Conn wore a black velvet coat dress finished with large white silk sailor collar and black and cerise hat. Among the guests were: Mesdames Bodle, senr., C. Ooxhead, Mellor, Millar, Rule, Sinclair, Bailey, D. Bodle. A. Bodle, Walich, Burton, Landless, F. Blomfield, Brinsmead, Myles, Misses Butterworth, Ooxhead, Lovell, Walich (2).

The usual monthly meeting of the Civic League took place at the Club's rooms, H.B. buildings, Queen St., on Friday afternoon of last week, when there was a, large attendiance. of members and 1 their friends. Mrs Maguire occupied the chair. Mrs Williamson, convener of the Health Committee, read ..her re-

port. Mrs Ferner gave an account of the doings of the scenery committee. Mrs F. Baume, who is so competent to speak on "Education," presented her report. Mrs Brigham's paper contained an account of the sewing circle. Mrs. Black gave the doings of the mothers' sewing committee. Mrs Grossman reported on the Ruskin Circle. These interesting speeches were interspersed with some very fine musical selections by Miss Dorothy Nicol and Miss Mitchell, Miss Waghorn, Miss Thorburn, and Mr Beswick sang acceptably, and. Miss Vera Ziman gave a' monologue. Mrs G. L. Thorburn and Miss Evelyn Harvey played the -accompaniments. Under Mrs E'avestaff's able management, dainty afternoon tea was served.

A few of those present were: Mesdames Maguire, Dr. Elizabeth Macdbnald, Ferner, Black, Wilson, Trevethick, Neilson, J. Warnock, , Brigham, Webber, Williamson, Keesing, Hegman, EavestafF, Edmund Mahoney, McCoy', Nelson, Irwim, Crossman,' Clay, Gordon, Axford.

Birthday parties are events to wliich children look forward with expectation for weeks, and when Mrs Isaac Hardley, of VBinghiam," King George Aye., Epsom, promised her young daughter, Effie, a party, there was much rejoicing among her little school friends. Saturday afternoon last was the happy day, and the children arrived in the afternoon in good time but owing to the rain which fell they had to play indoors—and a merry time they had! Among those present were: Florence Earle, Merriel Scott, Wilma Scott, Hazel Garlick, Ruth Owen, Betty Hitchings, Joyce Mullions, Lesie Murgan, Bubbles Waite, Rita Home, Alister Stewart, Norman Hardley, Doughal Stewiart, Anghus Stewart. The adults were: Mrs Waite, Mrs J. A. Gentles, Miss Eva Gregory, Miss Norma Ifwersen, Miss-Olive Hardley, Mr D. McGregor, Mr J. Montague, and Mr L. O'Connor.

Congratulations to Mrs RousselCossey, F.S.M., on. the success of her pupils in the Royal Academy examination. All pupils entered gained passes and one with distinction. This must be very gratifying alike to parents and teacher.

Despite the inclemency of the weather, a most successful bazaar was held at the Annexe last Saturday, Sept. 29th, from 2 till 5, the proceeds exceeding £250. Mrs Gainson (who the opening eeremqny), in a graceful little speech explained the object of the sale, namely, to dispose of the arts and crafts' work completed by the convalescent soldiers during the last six months (under the free tuition and supervision of Miss E. Ayling), who undertook this work at the request of the late Colonel S. Hope Lewis; also to provide a fund for tools, paints and materials to continue this good work through the coming year.

The huge Annexe building, looked quite gay with flags and decorations and the several tastefully arranged stalls. The art stall was m charge of Hiss Ayling, assisted by Misses Paterson, Hamlin, Knox, Forsdick, Bryan, and Privates Butterfield, Godfcin, Boler, and Cooper. The Telephone Exchange girls ran a produce stall in charge of Misses Palmer, Jones and Hamlin, assisted by the Misses Edgelow, Bakewell, and Bennie. , The Cake stall was in charge of Miss Gillet, assisted . -by Mrs A. S. Bankart, and the Misses Atkinson and JEaston. The. Sweets stall was managed by Miss Griffiths, assisted by the Misses Griffiths, Hadfield, Paterson, and Maxfield. A very pretty flower stall was arranged by Miss Parker-assisted by Misses Stella Johnston; Fraeer, Warren and, May Cameron-. The afternoon tea was Wilson, J. B. Macfarlane and Henry Walker of the Ladies' "Ministering committee. Miss Amy Stevenson's orches-

tra provided an excellent musical programme during the afternoon.

Another of the enjoyable social evenings in connection with the Remuera Roman Catholic Church, took place on Monday evening, in the schoolroom, Alexandra Road, when about eighty people sat down to euchre and twenty to "bridge," others playing, "500" and "Newmarket." Prizes for Euchre were gained by Mrs Coome and Mr Sihythe, consolation trophies being awarded to Mr Leydon and Mrs Kerr. Dainty supper was then served by the ladies' committee and very pleasing; musical items rendered by Mrs Stewart (encored), Miss D. Thompson, Miss Oarr, Miss Cotterall, Rev. J. Spiering, Mr Jury playedl a violin solo accompanied , by Mrs Duggan, and Mr J. Tole played the other accompaniments. Regret was expressed by many present at the absence of the Rev. Father Brennan, who is away on a holiday on account of ill-health. He was, however, well-represented by the Rev. Father Goggan, who is in charge of the parish during his absence.

Included amongst those present were: Mrs E. Mahoney, dark green Georgette and glace silk gown. Mrs Cruickshank, blue silk brocaded crepe. Mrs Lundon, white blouse dark skirt. Mrs Ryan, navy blue and white crepe de chine! Miss Ihi Flou, navy Georgette over white. Mrs Walklate, white blouse, dlark skirt. " Mrs Tole, black Georgette over Avhite ninoh." Mrs Toner, black net over blue glace. Mrs T. Mahoney, black silk. Mrs Frost, navy blue silk and ninon. Mrs McEntee, pale blue satin blouse, dark skirt. Mrs Patton, white blouse, grey skirt. Mrs Thompson, black ninon over white. Miss Martin, navy taffeta. Miss J. Higgins, black ninon and glace dress. Miss Tole, shell pink crepe de chine and dark skirt. Miss M. Tole, royal blue gown trimmed with. fur. Miss G. Tole in biscuit and silver crepe de chin©. Miss Clements, grey cloth gown. Miss Lennox, apricot Georgette blouse, dark skirt. Miss Gibson, cream crepe de chine . Miss S. Mahoney, rose silk crepe. Miss Nessie Ryan, cerise crepe de chine blouse, dark skirt. Miss Cotterall, apricot ninon blouse, dark skirt. Mrs Buxton, black satin gown. Miss A. Lineen, white blouse, dark skirt, Miss M. Lineen blue ninoit blouse dark skirt. Mies D. Ryan, pale pink crepe. de chine blouse, grey silk skirt (very dainty). Mrs Marriner, black silk. Mrs Wallnutt, black gown. Miss Desmond, brown dress. Miss E. Mahoney, white dress. Miss K. Clark, green velvet. Miss M. O'Connor, dark blue. Miss I. Fitzpatrick, pink blouse, dark skirt. Miss A. Fitzpatrick, grey gown. Miss L. Carr, blue dress. Miss E. Oarr, white blouse and dark skirt. Miss K. Clements, fawn dress. Mrs McGovern, black silk gown. Mrs Russell, blue glace silk..