THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXIX, Issue 48, 2 August 1919, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Dolores.]

THERE wu.s a scene oi revelry by niglxt on Peace . Saturday, when, to mark the occasion, Mr. and Mi's. Black, of •■'Cnrgon," invited upwards'<>f 400 guests to a dance. The whole affair was carried out on the lines of a Continental Carnival, and ■the gay scene will long l>e remembered by those privileged to be pres-s-ent." The lavish use of confetti and .streamers of multi-coloured paper added much to the -effect. Both the ballroom and spacious dining room wore utilised for dancing, and supper was served in the annexe oi the dining room. The colour scheme of the decorations was autumnal, yellow and red, beautiful yellow flowers and maidenhair and red shades on all the lights. • • • During the evening, Mrs. Phillips jind Mr. Pritchard contributed songs and Miss Muriel Olivier performed on the- piano. Mr. and Mrs. Black were indefatigable in their attentions, and all spent a novel and thoroughly enjoyable evening. Mrs. Black received her guests in an elegant gown of grey satin, richly embroidered with Oriental colouring.

Amongst the fair dancers present, one noticed Mrs. I. Alexander, Mrs. E. Davis. Mrs. and Miss Ashton, .Miss Abbott, Mrs. Baunie, Mrs. and Miss Bloinfield, Mrs. and Miss "YV. Buddie. Miss B. Butler Miss A. Brown, Miss Bueklefcon, Mrs. and Miss Delcpine, Mrs. Colbeok, Miss Caro, Miss. Cameron, Miss Orowtlier, Miss Dawson, Misses Devore, Mrs. and Misses Eggerton, Mrs. G. Elliot, Misses Gowdie, Mr.s. and Misses Foster, Miss Fullerton, Misses Heliaby, Mrs. Harty, Mrs. Horton, Miss Hook, Mrs. Kent. Mrs. and Miss Moritzson, Mrs. Isaacs, Mi's. Kinder, Mrs. and Miss Sharmaii, Mrs. and Miss Rathbono, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Rainger, Miss Stubbs, Miss Kenderdine, Miss Tole, Mrs. Tew.sley, Mrs. and Miss Wake, Mrs. and Misses Upfill, Misses Oliphant, and Mrs. Mills. ® '® ® The record concert of the season was given by the Bohemian Orchestra on Thursday, the 17th inst., and ■an overflowing audience was present. Tue programme, as usual,- was of a high order, and met with much appreciation. Miss Jessie Bartlett gave great pleasure with her songs; sshe wore a modish' gown of deep apricot brocaded charmeuse. * * * Amongst the audience were: Mrs Prime Mrs. Plummer, Miss E. Pluninior, Mrs. Hardie Neil, Mrs, Gordon, Miss Gordon, Mrs. Carrick Robertson, Mrs. Fenton, Miss Crowther, Mrs. Kinnear, Miss Wilson, Miss Atkinson, Miss Cook, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Earle, Mrs. Robertson, and Mrs. Burgess. © $ ® The Warehousemen of Auckland, and the Hon. Organiser, Mr. 0. F. Biekford, have indeed reason to be well satisfied with the entertainment they tendered to the Widows and Orphans on Monday last. This was to celebrate Peace, and in lieu ©r illuminations, btit the faces of the children were illuminations of a genuine nature, and they all had a happy day that will linger long in their memories. In the afternoon they were entertained at tbe Strand Pictures.

Major G. W. Hutchinson opened the proceedings with the reading of the King's Proclamation, and an expression of sympathy fiom the Returned Soldiers' Association to the wives and mothers; then followed a very good and suitable set of pictures which, .judging by the applause were hugely enjoyed. Mrs. Griffiths, at the interval, recited "Cod's Gift of Peace." At the conclusion the children marched to the Town Hall, and in an almost incredibly short time some 15,000 were being regaled with High Tea. The members of the Women's Patriotic League and lied Cross Society were in attendance, and afterwards" distributed sprays of Alexandra roses. * * * Mr. Bickford had a special arrangement of games for the afterpart, but he candidly admitted this was the first time his organisation had been upset. The children played their own games right off, and were having such fun he decided to let thorn go on, and it was a fine sight to see returned soldiers and tlie lady helpers joining in the frolics. Father 'Xmas also was a visitor, and caused much excitement and interest. * * * Miss Stevenson's Orchestra provided the music. Mr. Les. Wharton gav.e some comae items, a little girl danced, a wee boy played the kettle drums, and at the conclusion, tired but very happ»y children wended thoir way homewards. © $> @> The Ponsonby Croquet Club gave their second card aiternoon on Friday, the 18th inst. About 150 guests were present, and a very pleasant time was spent. The Club has recently acquired the late West End tennis lawns, and these afternoons are being held to help the finances along. Tho euchre prizes were Avon by Mesdames Fyfe and Stewart, and the bridge prize by Mrs. Roberts. Home-made cakes were sold during the afternoon, and several guessing competitions helped to swell the proceeds, which amounted to £16 15s.

In order to celebrate Peace, Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant entertained a number of their young friends with n dance, which was given on Friday, the 18th inst., at their residence, Lower Symonds Street. The ballroom was bedecked with flags, and red. white, and blue streamers, and the supper table was much admired with its decorations of pink camellias.

Mrs. Oliphant received her. guests in a handsome gown of black embroidered georgette. Miss Oliphant wore powder blue satin. Miss M. Olipliant maize georgette. Miss J. Oliphant, mauve georgette. Amongst the guests were Misses F. Wake, P. Lindsay, R. Coleman, E. McGuire, M. He'llaby, D. Bayley, I. Devore, B Frnser, P. Alexander, E. Cooper, A. Graham, A. Porter, M. Stubbs, M. Hopkins, R. Tewsley, B. Wilson, G. Fullerton, F. Abbott, R. Ashton, E. Parkes, V. Syme, H. Alexander, E. Earlo, B. Fisher, E. Rhodes, J. Russell, M. Noakes, and Iv i llingender (Melbourne). © S§> © The engagement is announced of Miss Lucy Ghallen-Clark, late Charge JNurse, Tokanui Hospital, Te Awamutu and youngest daughter of Mrs. Cliallen-Clark, "Frescati," Mount Street to Mr. David Sterrett, DC.M., lately returned from the front. We understand that the marriage will take place during August. Sg> ®> @> The marriage of Miss Emily A. Morris, daughter of the late Captain J G. and Mrs. M. Morris, late of Coromandel, with Mr Fred Pollard, of Blenheim, is to be celebrated at St. Benedict's Church on Monday, August 18th, at 9.30 a-m. .9 © 9> Mrs. Jack Grey, of Onehunga, is at present visiting her son, Mr. Wynne Grey, at Hamilton.

Mrs. Myers gave" a jolly little dance at "Birtley" in honour of her daughter, Leyna. The dance and supper rooms were tastefully decorated with wattle, greenery, and flags. The hostess received the guests in a smart frock of black and white charmeuse. Mrs. Beatty wore black satin, lace overdress. Mrs. Teate, violet crepe de chine. Miss Leyna Myers looked charming in vieux rose crepe de chine. Miss Beatty, gold satin. Miss K. Twomey, saxe blue crepe de chine, touches of pink. Miss Louie Bolton, apricot charmeuse. Miss Leah Bolton, old gold georgette. Miss P. O'Connor, handsome jade ninon. Miss I. Rowlands, pink georgette. Miss W. McManus, grey and white crepe de chine. Miss G. Evans, mauve ninon. Miss J. Evans, pretr ty white taffeta. Miss G. Teate, oream net. Miss L. Jacobi, pretty lavender Gharmeuse. Miss R. Smith, nattier crepe de chine- Miss F. Edgecombe, cream net. Miss P. Williams, beautiful white satin. Miss E. Greene, white net. Miss Elsa Green, pale pink net. Miss C. Worrall, cream frock. Miss T. Me Curdy, pink ninon.

A, quiet but exceedingly pretty wedding was celebrated on July 9th, when Miss Daisy Brady, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Brady, of "Shaftesbury," Te Aroha, was married to Mr. Patrick McLoughlin, of Cystome. The ceremony took place at St. Joseph's Church, and was performed by the Rev. Dean McGuinness, assisted by the Right Rev. Monsignor Hackett, an old family friend. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Frank Brady, wore a smart grey costume with cream panne velvet hat, and carried a shower bouquet. She also held a white ivory prayer book with streamers, the gift of Mrs. League. Misses Kathleen and Nora Brady were in attendance, the former wearing lagoon blue crepe de chine frock with bead trimming and black hat, and the latter old rose crepe de chine with black and cream hat. Both carried pretty pink and white heather bouquets. The bridegroom's present to the bride w r as a beautiful diamond brooch, and to the bridesmaids pearl brooch and gold bangle respectively.

As the bridal party left the church the Wedding March was played by Mrs. D. Roland. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was then partaken of at the Grand Hotel, the usual toasts being honoured. A touching reference was made in the speeches to the late Mr. Brady and Mr. McLoughlin, both of whom had been well known and popular men. Mr. and Mrs. McLoughlin left by car for a few weeks' tour in the South before proceeding to their new home at Rakawroa.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Hillyer, of Wellington, are at present visiting Auckland.

The members of the Civic League had a social evening for their friends on Friday, 18th July, in the Business Girls' Club Rooms, and a very pleasant time was spent. Miss B. Sherman and Miss D. Herman recited ; Miss E. Plummer officiated at the piano; Miss D. Opperman sang; Mr! E. Baume contributed a flute solo, and Mr. Axford did some clever conjuring. Mrs- Heyman, convener of the House Committee, supervised the supper, and was assisted by Dr. Linda Haszard and Miss Juniper, who served the coffee made in the American way, and which was much enjoyed.