THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXIX, Issue 43, 28 June 1919, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Dolores.]

THE Concert Chamber. Town Hall, was quite transformed on Friday last, the occasion being the dance given by the indoor staff of the Auckland City Council. Flags, and a lavish use of palms and other greenery, produced a very pleasing effect, and the stage was cosily furnished with lounges and armchairs. The floor was' surprisingly good, and Green's Orchestra supplied popular and up-to-date music. The supper room was tastefully decorated, and the lights softly shaded. Violets were chiefly used on the tables-

Amongst those present were Mrs H W. Wilson, black silk and chiffon velvet. Mrs C. E. Maguire, black ninon. Mrs Wyllie, rose charmeusc, floral ceinture. Mrs J. S. Brigham, cream satin. Mrs A. H. Harrison, green and black toilette. Mrs S. R. Hogan, champagne georgette. Mrs T. Barr, ivory silk. Mrs Lovell, black silk, silver scarfMiss Maguire, uncommon old gold charmeuse. Mfas Enid Plummer was winsome in white crepe de chine. Miss Gwen Marriner, dainty blush pink ninon. Miss K. Quinn, pretty white lace frock. Miss O- Cassrels, dainty white ninon, pink rosebuds relieving. Miss Ethel Hopkins, vieux rose charmeuse. Miss Haxell looked well in pink ninon and rosebuds. Miss Fletcher, white net. Miss Warren, ciel blue silk tulle. Miss — Wnrren, white net with gold. Miss R. Rankin was smart in black and gold. Miss D. Rankin, dainty apricot georgette. Miss V. Alderton looked well in orange charmeuse. Miss Winnie Butler, charming frock of cream georgetteMiss Ivy Kennedy, white lace over emerald green satin.

Miss Nesta Self, white net, pinkbank in coiffure. Miss E. Lynch, smart frock of gold tissue over black. Miss Jean Russell, white crepe de chine. Miss Brooking, black ninon. Miss primrose ninon. Miss L. Beehan, uncommon black a*nd white frook. Miss L. Taylor, black ninon, green on corsage. Miss Lonkdill, grey georgette. Miss Katz, gold net and blue tulle. Miss Lury, blue accordeon pleated georgette. Miss E. Schneideman, white georgette and fur. Miss M. Schneideman, rose pink georgette. Miss Hansen, black beaded net over gold. Miss Carden, gold satin, floral overdress. Miss Noton, emerald green charmeuse. Miss Walkinshaw, shell pink and black frock. Miss Rapson, mauve silk. Miss Stanley, black and emerald green. Miss Feck, crimson silk frock. Miss L. Schneideman, canary georgette, blue sash. Miss Foley, mandarin, yellow charmeuse. Miss D. Pagni, pink net. Mrs.Colin Finlay, black ninon over white. Miss Arneil, daffodil georgette. Miss Bennett, rose net! Miss I. Bennett, cream crepe, de chine. Miss Birks, black net over glace silk. Miss V. Creaman, rose pink ninon. Miss V. Bradbury, yellow crepe de chine. Miss M.' Bradbury, pink silk. MrS Wyn Johnson looked dainty in primrose charraeuse with ninon overdress.

The engagement is announced of Miss Hazel Mason, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. E. Mason, Tudor St., Devonport, and, Mr . Ellis Prime, fourth son of Mr and Mrs Fred Prime, Calliope Rd., Devonport.

The engagement is announced of Miss Mvra Brooks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brooks, of The Bluff, to Mr Fred Wilson, chief officer of the s.s. Rosamond. - ■

Miss Lawson, who has resigned from the Domestic Science Staff of the Board of Education, is leaving by the Niagara en route to her home in England. Miss Lawson, who is most popular with pupils and fellowteachers, has been the recipient of quite a number of presentations.

The many friends of Miss Lily Cooke, of Grafton Road, will be pleased to learn she is shortly to arrive in Wellington. Miss A. Cooke will go down to meet her.

About 90 couples assembled at the Public Hall, Onehunga, on Monday the occasion being a Plain and Fancy Dress Ball given by the Select Dancing Club, a body tnat have, worked hard in the way of finding amusement for the returned men, who, judging by the large attendance of the latter, thoroughly appreciate the efforts of Mr B. -Seanlan and his .committee- The hall was tastefully decorated with bunting and greens, and the floor was in capital order. The majority were in fancy costume, all the usual characters being represented, and presented an imposing sight while the Grand March was in progress. Mr J. Hewitt (Manurewa) selected the winning costumes, and placed Miss C.Slavin (Russian Dancer) and Mr Golding (Arab) as the winning couple.. Dancing was carried on till after 1 a.m. to the inspiriting music of Lillis's Orchestra. Owing to the large number present supper was served in four sittings, and received ample attention from those present. Mr C. Bay and Mr T. Lewis were efficient M.C.'s. Altogether an enjoyable evening -was spent.

The following were some of those present:—Miss Weatherly, England and France; Miss A. Wren (Russian Peasant j Miss B. Bloomfield, Belgium; Miss G. Bloomfield, Witch; Miss N. Weaver, Cards; Miss King, Dutch Girl; Miss Hewitt, Dutch Girl; Miss Ivy Smith, Pierrot; Miss Couch, Folly; Miss Laycock, Moonlight ; Miss V. Weaver, America; Miss Kelly, Squaw; Miss Johnston, Indian Chief; Miss Over, Bride; Miss King, Irish Colleen; Miss Valvoi, Egyptian; Miss R. Beel, Black and White; Miss Clarke, France; Miss Wilson, Folly; Miss D. Smith, Shamrock; Miss Cook, Red Cross .Nurse; Miss Hammond, Dutch Girl; Mrs Holland, Italian Lady; Mrs Phillips, Housemaid; Mr Burridge, Wowser; Mr Sutherland Mephisto'ipholes; Mr Smith, Lord Daylight; Mr McHugh, Jockey; Mr Burns, French Chef; Mr C. Parker Roman Soldier. Mr R. Lloyd, Continuance; Mr Phillips, Tommy Atkins; and i'marty others whose names were not .handed in.

Have you seen the lovely display of carpets at Smith and Caughey's? It is a real delight to the woman who knows how much carpets mean to the comfort and beauty of the home- I hear that the demand is great and the supply limited, so perhaps you had better,go and # see the display as soon as possible. You'll be charmed.

The Auckland Grammar School Old Girls' Association held a most successful "Gift Evening" on Tuesday evening in the. School Hall, Howe'Street, quite a large number attending, and the sweet stall at Jack Tars' Market, which is in thencharge, should do good business with the splendid variety of goods presented- Dancing and games whiled away the evening, and recitations were given by Miss Zee Moses and

Eileen Rudd, the musical portion being furnished by the Misses Howard Griffiths and Walker. Miss MacDonald won the prize for the games. During the evening the, girls extended a hearty welcome ix> Miss Cora Anderson, one of their-'number, who has returned from the' front with honours. Amongst others present were Misses Spencer. Morrison, Picken, Patterson, Haslettj Nuteford, B. Bell, M. dv Faur, I.' Mac Donald, P. Weston, Edgerley (2), M. Tibbs, Brown (2), D. Gill, D. Stewart, M. Barr, W. Howard,- M. Morpeth, V. Macrae, I. O'Connor, Fordyce, Andrews, Freeman, Griffiths," F- Fowler, iNash, Pacey, Coldham, Anderson, M. Russell, Botts, Gray, A. Goldie, B. Grierson, F. Walker/and the Mesdames B. Plummer and'Morpeth. <&,.'<& ' " ® Miss M. Hopkins entertained a ■ number of her friends on Wednesday night at her home in Manukau Road, Epsom, and a very merry time was spent. Mrs D. King assisted her sister to entertain. Some -of the guests were Mrs Eliot Davis, Miss K. Holmes, Miss F. Abbott, Miss Fraser', Miss Buckleton. © • <$ . ■• ®. At St. Luke's Church, Havelock North, the marriage recently took place of Miss Ida Clarkson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Clarkson, of Havelock North, and Mr Clement H- Wilson, son of the late R. Wilson, of Epsom. Canon Lusk officiated. The bride looked sweet in white satin. Miss Wheeler was bridesmaid, in apricot crepe de chine. Miss Winsome Petherick and Miss Losely Dosent were flower girls in floral organdie frocks. The best man was Lieutenant Noel Jameson. Both bridegroom and he have lately returned from Egypt.

Mrs W. H. Parkes and Miss Parkes are going to Wellington to meet Colonel Parkes, who is arriving by the Prinzessin.

On Wednesday, Bth June, Miss Elza Carr, youngest daughter of Mr. Michael Carr, Ranfurly Road, Epsom, and formerly of Invercargill, was married to Mr. John A. Cameron, eldest son of Mrs J. Cameron of Gore, Southland. . The ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rev. Father Doyle, of St. Michael's, Remuera, officiating. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr J. Brennan, wore a very smart costume of navy blue gabardine, dainty cream net, and old Moniton lace blouse, and .small cream hat. Miss Lucy Carr was in attendance, and wore a becoming costume of dark brown, hat en suite. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried beautiful violet bouquets. Mr Fred Gleeson carried out the duties of best man. The travelling costume of the bride, was a stylish green gabardine, and hat to match, with floral wreath. Mr and Mrs Cameron left at the conclusion of the ceremony for Campbell's Beach, and will proceed ma few days to their future home in Hawera. '

There will be plenty doing at the Central Wharf to-day (Thursday) and to-morrow (Friday). A "Jack Tar Market" is being held in the shed from 2 to 10 o'clock first day, and from 10 to 10 o'clock second day. The proceeds of the Market are to be given to the Flying Angel Mission, which looks after sailors coming to this port. There will- be competitions .galore, and stalls a* plenty. All entries in cooking competitions will be sold for the benefit of sailors,. . . . Although Trentham Art Union tickets are on sale all over New Zealand there are necessarily districts which are not covered by the selling organisation. However, the postman goes everywhere, and those who live in outlying spots can easily buy Art Union tickets through the mail. The Secretary's address is Box 281, G.P.0., Wellington. The tickets are Is. each, and the prizes total £6,300 in value. The whole scheme is. for the children of; 'Digger," and everybody can spare a "little bit."