THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 6, 11 October 1919, Page 12

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Dolores.]

NOT WITHSTANDING the very heavy rainfall on Thursday last many hundreds of guests responded to the invitation of Admiral and Lady Jellicoe to an "At Home." It was originally intended to entertain the guests on board, and the deck had been enclosed with awnings and otherwise prepared, but the rain was so penetrating that it was thought more feasible to utilise the large shed, where the Navy League has been ensconsed, entertaining the men. The guests passed through the outer shed, and on arriving at the portal of the inner shed were received by Admiral and Lady Jellicoe. The interior looked very cheery after the dismal, sodden appearance outside. Flags in abundance were hung on the walls, and palms and ferns also had a part in the decorative scheme. The electric globes were concealed beneath-streamers of rose, and the afternoon tea was served from tables placed at intervals round the she<l. Most enjoyable up-to-date musical selections were rendered by the ship s band during the afternoon, Many of the guests afterwards went on board, ajid were shown over by the officers.

Lady Jellicoe received, gowned in a rich black silk, made with side panels a string of large white pearls, and a diamond pendant were her ornaments. Her hat was a large black georgette with flat sprays ot flowers laid on the brim, and sable furs also, were worn. Amongst those who. attended were:—Mrs. Logan in navy blue costume, hat en.suite. Mrs. Wntrican. black silk costume, feather boa, black hat. Mrs. Maguire, fur coat over silk costume, small black hat. Mrs. Baume, dark blue charmeuse, black hat. Mrs (Dr.) Stevenson , grey costume. Mrs. Bankai t navy costume, fawn hat with bird or paradise. Mrs. H. < Goldie navy costume, black hat. Miwj Goldie, bottle <*reen costume, gold tissue hat. Miss"E Goldie, saxe blue coat and skirt, black hat. Mrs. Devore; black costume, small blue hat Mrs. Brett navy costume, black hat Mrs. Aveiill '"rev costume, small blue hat. Mrs'Shannan, navy costume, blue hat- Miss Heather, navy blue. Mrs. (i Bloomfield, dark brown costume md furs Mrs. MeCallum, navy cosSme, hat en suite Mrs• Fothermgham navy coat and skirt, biscuit hat. Mrs.' Parker Upton, navy crepe de chine, embroidered, navy hat. Mr&. O'Connell, bottle green costume, hat on suite. Mrs. Limn, navy silk costume, navy and white hat Mr* J. Alexander, deep blue cloth coat and skirt, black velour hat Ifa. Garland, check costume, amethyst velvet hat. Mrs. D. Kirker, black costume, black hat.

Mrs Allan Brown, cream costume and furs, black hat. Mrs Munro Wilson, black silk costume, black and ff old hat. Mrs. Eliot Davis, blue costun c, saxe blue hat. Mrs F. . Wilson, wine coat, musquash trimmed, velvet hat. Mrs Stride, grey (o«tunu'. black and gold hat. Mrs. T Arthur check costume, vieux rosp'bnt. Mrs. Percy Upton, navy «ilk l.lack hat. Mrs. Thomas, black costume, black furs Miss Mowbrav, navy costume, black hat. Mrs. (Dr.) navy oeeteme,--black hat.

Mrs. J. B. MacFarlanej. mole costume, hat en suite. Miss D. Friend, amethyst costume. Mrs. H. W., Wilson, black costume and hat. Mrs. W. Brbadfoot, blue costume and hat. Mrs. J. Stanton, blue coat and skirt, hat to match. Mrs. Oliphant, black silk, small black hat. Mrs. J. Frater, navy costume, navy and lime hat. Mrs. A. Kidd, Lisbon blue silk, toque to match with pink roses. Mrs. A. P. Friend, navy costume, hat en suite. Miss D. Friend, navy coat and skirt, violet hat with plume, Mrs. R. Isaacs, grey costume, black hat. Mrs. (Dr.) Parkes, black silk costume, black hat. Mrs. Lindsay, amethyst costume and toque of the same colour. Mrs. W. Blomfield, black silk costume, black hat with pink roses. Mrs. I. Alexander, black costume, black toque.

Mrs. F. Cooper, navy costume, rose hat. Mrs. J. Ban , , fawn costume, brown nnd cream toque. Mrs. Bennott, navy costume and hat. Mrs M. Thorne George, check costume, mole velvet hat. Mrs. J. W. Ryan, black silk costume. Miss N. Ryan, navy blue costume, blue hat. Miss M. Ryan, blue velvet costume and hat. Mrs. Coleman, black costume, grey hat. Mrs. Dryden, navy costume, amethyst hat. Mrs. S. Worsp. grey costume, black hat.

Mrs. Butler, amethyst costume, mauve and purple hat. Misses Joyce Stevenson, navy coat and skirt, black hat. Frater, navy costume, mauve hat. E. Parkes, grey costume, hat en suite. Fowlds, navy under fur coat, pastel pink toque. Ailsa Brown, grey costume, bright blue hat. Wallace, grey costume, black velvet hat. Q. Kirker, grey costume, black hat. T. Binney, black costume, black hat. E. Neill' navy costume, black hat. L. Atkinson, brown coat and skirt, mauve hat. A. Marriner, brown costume, pink velour hat. V. Caro, navy costume, black hat. Murray, black costume and velvet hat., D* Coldicutt, check costume, blue hat. F. Murray, grey costume, black hat. P. Bloomfield, dark brown velvet costume and hat. V. Cooper, navy costume, brown georgette hat. Cummins, purple costume and toque. — Cummins, grey check costume.

The ball given by the Northern Club in honour of Lord and Lady Jellicoo was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant functions ever given in Auckland. Quite a number ot the club's, rooms had been transformed into lounges, sittmg-out rooms, etc., and were perfect bowers of beauty, tho decorations being managed by Mr. C. F. Thomas, and supervised "by Miss Carney. Jhe entrance, with its masses of native greenery, looked like a well-stocked conservatory.

The dining-room was the ball-room, and the walls were covered with drapings and mirrors, while streamers of lycopodium, with pink roses, reached'from the ceiling, entwining pale green and pink electric globes. From the walls festoons of lycop<>dium concealed golden globes Ine lounge had been so arranged that the guests of honour and chaperones could obtain a good view of the animated scene in the ball-room.

Supper was served in three rooms, and all were most beautifully decorated, the principal one in the everpopular red, white, and blue, scarlet anemones being particularly used. Pale pink blooms and delicate greenery adorned the other supper rooms, aiid the drawing room was muchi admired, with its calliopses gaillardias, and rich purple anemones and rare pot plants. The music was applied by the band from the "New Zealand," and was much appreciated. • • *

Lady Jellicoe wore an elegant black duchess satin corsage of silver and black lace, overskirt of black lace with silver embroideries, diamond tiara in the coiffure. The official set consisted of Viscountess Jellicoe and Mr. Ware (president of

the club). Admiral Jellicoe and IVfrs. Ware, Flag-Commodore Dreyer and Mrs. Potter, Captain Leggett and Mrs. Arch. Clark, Commander Itamsey and Mrs. Seymour ThomeGeorge, Mr. F. Dignan and Mrs. Mackintosh, Colonel Potter and Mrs. H. 0. Nolan, Mr. Arch. Clark and Mrs. C. F. Thomas.

Mrs. Ware wore a gown of black satin trimmed with beads. Mrs. E. C. Thomas, black satin and jet. Mrs. Arch. Clark, black georgette and sequins, with diamond necklace. Mrs. Potter, black ninon relieved with pale blue. Mrs. Seymour ThorneGeorge, in black satin. Mrs. H. A. Nolan, black frock trimmed with sequins and black tulle. Mrs. Mackintosh, draped white satin.

Mrs, W. Colbeck, pink brocade and silver lace. Mrs. Allan Brown, rose chnrmeuse and white ninon. Mrs. Waller, black charmeuse and georgette, jet trimmed. Mrs. F. Baume, pale grey satin, lace overdress. Mrs. C. F. Buddie, black georgette and jet. Mrs. Mallett, claret satin, Oriental gold overdress. Mrs. Eliot Davis, daffodil charmeuse, and mauve relieving. Mrs. G. Devore, maize satin. Mrs. C. Kent, heliotrope charmeuse and gold lace. Mrs. Selwyn Upton, black,satin, black and gold embroidered. Mrs. Watson, shell pink, embroidered georgette. Mrs. Percy Upton, black satin with black lace and blue. * * * Mrs. Bankart, black charmeuse and georgette, touches of gold. Mrs. Kingston, beaten silver overdress over white satin. Mrs. J. B. MacFarlane, gold tissue and gold lace. Mrs. Sharman, dome blue satin ninon overdress. Mrs. Parkes, black -satin, jet overdress. Mrs. Markham , pale blue charmeuse and silver. Mrs. Holmes, jade green, bead net overdress. Mrs. Ewen, black georgette, gold embroidered. * * * Mrs. C. J. Parr, black satin with jade and gold. Mrs. Dargaville, black satin and net. Mrs. Stride, mauvo satin ninon and gold lace. Mrs (Tillies, black satin and eilver tissue. Mrs. P. Upton, black and white georgette. Mrs. J. Wilson, gold satin iind tissue. Mrs. G, Bloomfield, pale yellow brocade with silver fringe. ' Mrs. Duthie (Wellington), black silk, gold overdress.

Miss C. Roberton, pale pink and nattier blue net. Miss Joyce Stevenson, white satin and ninon with silver. Miss Motion, white ninon and satin, silver trimming. Mies Murray, maize charmeuse. Miss C. Murray, gold tissue, relieved with black.' Miss l\ Alexander, pink georgette. Miss N. Hanna, ivory georgette and satin. Miss C. Lamer, ros<> crepe de chine. Miss W. Buddie, white ninon with silver. Miss V. Caro, silver embroideries with pink drapings. Miss Parkes, pale pink and blue georgette. Miss S. Francis, black velvet. Miss R. Gorrie, pale pink taffeta.

Miss M. Bloomfield, overdress of floral taffeta over white. Miss M. Noakes, white satin with silver. Miss P. Lindsay, white satin. Miss M. Thomas, hlack over white satin. Miss McKail Geddes, black net with emerald green. Miss M. McKail Geddes, white befrilled satin. Misk D. Nolan, pale pink taffeta. Miss Kent, jade green satin and black ninon. Miss J. Reid, black satin and gold. Miss B. Sharman, black satin and ninon, floral corsage.

Miss G. Beale,. black georgette. Miss Buckleton, vieux rose crepe de chine. Miss M. Hopkins, daffodil satin and gold lace. Miss Heather, white eharmeuse and georgette. Miss Rhodes, yellow crepe de chine. Miss J. lUissell, white ninon over satin. Miss E. Neill, pale yellow crepe, de chine, silver lace. Miss Cummins, mauve georgette.

Mrs. J. Carlisle Aicken, of Gieborne, is on a visit to Auckland, and is staying with her mother, Mrs. Willou'ghby, of Remuera.

The second day of the Avondale Racing Club's meeting' was fine, though somewhat cold, and fur coats and furs were much in evidenceThe attendance was not quite as large as on the first day, but still seats on the grandstand were at a premium, especially during the ning of a race, and it must easily be a record for an off-day.

All the racing was interesting.and much interest was taken in the decorating on the lawn of the winner of the Avondale Guineas, Esthonia, by Miss P. Foley, daughter of the President. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames F. Waller, in Harris tweed ctostume and hat with feather mount. Parker Upton, amethyst costume, black hat. Alison, black silk under fur coat, black hat with white osprey. Raven, brown coat fur trimmed, black plumed hat. (Dr.) Grant, navy costume, hat to match. McCallum, check costume, fur coat, and fawn hat. R. Murphy, wine coat and skirt, black and white hat. De'ttman, fawn costume, rose and fawn hat. H. Brewer, grey costume, biscuit and bhie hat.

Mesdames Price, tweed costume, black tricorne hat. W. Watson, fawn costume, mole hat. Atkinson, black musquash coat, brown and blue hat. Ballin, navy costume, biscuit hat. H. Caro, navy costume, black hat. Trevor Howard cream coat and skirt, fawn hat. Maudesley (Wellington), black seal coat, black hat with lime wings. Carl Prime, navy coat and skirt, squirrel (furs, navy hat. Sutherland, fawn costume, Marabout furs, terra cotta hat. H. Foster, brown costume, fawn and brown hat. Newell, black costume, black velvet hat. Otway, grey costume, rose hat.

Mesdames H. Cooke, black silk costume, black hat. Sheath, grey coat and skirt, black hat with ostrich plumes. Marriner, dark brown under fur coat, black hatter's plush hat. Lusk, dove coat and skirt, nattier and black hat. Trousdale, fur coat over grey costume, oyster and jade hat. Westbury, navy, black velvet hat. Cashel, grey costume, black and gold hat. Hume, navy coat and skirt, purple hat with lime feather. Wallnutt, navy costume, black hat with pink roses. J-. Alexander, nattier blue costume, black velour hat. G. Gribbin, navy costume, small hat. Fyfe, fawn coat and skirt, black and jade hat. Church, dark grey tweed coat and skirt, rose hat.

Mesdames Stanley, dark navy costume, small black hat. C. Maclndoe, navy coat and skirt, violet hat. Tattley, navy silk under fur coat, Leghorn hat with cherries. E. Morrison, dark grey costume, black hat with pink flowers. W. Robertson, mole costume, black hat. Pullen, fawn costume, black hat with brown plumes. Butcher, navy costume braided with white and black velvet hat: Misses N. Gorrie, navy costume, Hudson seal coat, small black hat. R. Gorrie, dark grey coat and skirt-, black velvet hat. P. Foley, grey costume, saxe blue velvet hat. Murphy, saxe blue costume, leghorn hat with blue plume. H. Steele, navy costume, black braided, black hat. Marriner, bottle green costume, vieux rose velour hat. J. Marriner, navy costume, goblin green hat. .

Mrs. M. Cossar, navy t costume, small green hat. Misses Woodroffe, navy costume, green velour hat. A. Dav/p, Bordeaux costume, hat en suite. 0. Aicken, fawn coat and skirt, hat to match. M. Marriner, navy costume, black hat. Brewer, navy costume, black hat. O'Meara, petunia costume, dark blue hat.. D. Martin, navy costume, white hat. N. Martin, brown costume and furs brown velvet hat. Hook, navy coat and skirt, black hat. D. Cooke, dark brown coat and skirt, black velvet hat. B. Price, amethyst coat and skirt, white hat. S. Gibbons, fawn costume, velour hat to match. E. Marsden, navy coat and skirt, biscuit velour hat,

Rita Ashton, biscuit costume, black velvet hat. Newell, violet coat and skirt, white toque. L. Newell, black coat, check facings, grey velour hat. E. Lynch, grey costume under fur coat, brown velvet hat. R... Kennedy, Lisbon blue costume, black hat. Wallnutt, grey coat and skirt, black hat. Pascoe, fawn cpstumte, small dark green hat. Bartley, mole costume, mole veloxir hat, oriental embroideries. M. Mason, black silk and black velvet hat.

Most successful and enjoyable was the West End Bowling Club's Social Evening on Thursday, September 25, when the Jervois Hall, Ponsonby Road, was crowded with the members, their wives, daughters, and friends, who all spent an extremely pleasant time. Progressive euchre was played from eight o'clock to nine o'clock, and when scores were counted it was found that Mrs. Comes was the winner of the ladies' prize, a large iced cake, and Mr. Bell bore off the gentleman's trophy, a trinket case. Mrs. May and Mr. George made the lowest scores and were given consolation prizes.

The President of the Club, Mr. J. W. Hardley, presented the prizes and also acted as host for the evening. A dainty supper -was handed around and a merry dance followed. Excellent music being played by Mrs. Alf Coutts. Songs were well rendered by Mr. R. Noton, Miss Lowe, Mr. George, Miss Culpan, Mr. Raeburn, and others, and a pianoforte duet was played by Misses Lowe and Hall.

Amongst the ladies present were: Mrs. J. W. Hard ley, who was welldressed in black velvet with ninon sleeves. Mrs. C. E. Hardley wore a black silk skirt with dainty blouse of white ninon. Miss Myrtle Hardley wore a smart little frock of biscuit crepe de chine. Miss Eita Hardley was daintily frocked in white crepe de chine. Miss May Hardley wore a floral voile frock. Mrs. Worsfold wore champagne crepe de chine with bodice of Oriental ninon. Miss 'Worsfold was in pale pink crepe de chine. Miss Waterworth was in white voile with rosebud trimming. Mrs. Bryant, black velvet. Mrs. A. Coutts, black skirt, floral voile blouse. Miss Dowle, blue ninon. Miss Lowe, blue silk. Miss George, wine cokmred silk. Mrs. Ross, blue ninon. Miss Culpan, pale blue. Mrs. MoKeown, white crepe de chine. Mrs. Webster, black silk skirt, heliotrope floral bodice. Mrs. Waddingham, black silk.

Mrs. Vie Langsford, black' silk. Mrs. Peet, blue dress. Miss Waddingham, pale pink. Mrs. G. Bell, black silk skirt, pale blue blouse. Mrs. Cox, black silk, Mrs. Newton, black silk skirt, blue silk blouse. Mrs. Urquhart, brown crepe de chine Mrs. Tonkin, black silk. Mrs. Cornwall, black silk, net blouse. Mrs. C. Nicholas, black silk skirt, pale blue blouse. Miss Bell, pale pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Dow, blue ninon. Miss Jeffrey, blue frock. Mrs. Hunter, champagne satin with black finishings. Mrs. Whitten, pale blue and black. Mrs. Scott, grey and white. Miss Belve, blue eolienne. Mrs.- Ramsey, black and floral dress. Miss Langsford, black. Mrs. Swales, black silk. Mrs. May, black silk, blue blouse. Miss Cohen, white and floral ninon. Miss — Cohen, pale pink. Miss Wilcox, white. Miss Rainbow, white cream costume. Miss. Young, gold satin, floral ninon. Mrs. Watson, grey silk dress, net blouse. Miss Noton, white ninon.

Miss Jean Wright, daughter of Mr. Geo. Wright, Golf Road, Epsom, returned by the Corinthic last week. Miss Wright has been doing good work i-n the Mitiray Massage Service in England, and is fully qualified, having the highest certificates in massage and Swedish exercises and medical electricity. ® ® ® Mrs. L. Casszels (Paeroa) is paying a short visit to her mother, Mrs. Holland.

The engagement is announced of Margaret Nina Hall, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Dr. Hall, of Whangarei, to Mr. Roy Moody, second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Moody, Whangarei.

Tlw engagement is announced of Miss Esther Hay Foster, . second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Foster, "Coolangatte," Remuera, to Captain Westmacott, son of the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Westmacott, Probus, Cornwall, England.

More than usual interest was attached to the wedding of Mr. Clutha Mackenzie, the youngest son of Sir Thomas Mackenzie, High Commissioner for New Zealand, to Miss Doris Sawyer, younger daughter of Mr. Harcourt Sawyer, of Windsor Forest, England, which was solemnised last Thursday at St. Mary's Cathedral by the Rev. Thomas Crick of H.M.S. "New Zealand," and the Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan, the service being fully choral.

Lord and Lady Jellicoe and a number of the officers of the "New Zealand" attended, the Admiral giving the bride away. Two wee girls, nieces of the bridegroom, Fiona and Ruth Mackenzie, acted as flower giHs, and the duties of best man were performed by Lieut. E. D. Guinness. Mr. Kenneth Mackenzie was in attendance on Lord Jellicoe.

A reception took place afterwards at the residence of Mr. K. Mackenzie, Princess Street, the officers of H.M.S. "New Zealand" forming a guard of honour.

Amongst the guests were Lord and Lady Jellicoe, Officers of "New Zealand," Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Morfcon, Miss Morton, Mr. H. Morton. Dr. O'Callaghan, Dr. Hilda North - croft, and many visiting friends of the bridegroom from the South.

The bride's gown was simple and elegant, white ninon, silver embroidered, over pleated silk, with elbow sleeves, her wreath of orange blossoms and cap of rare Brussels point lace, surmounted the beautiful veil (an heirloom in the. family); the necklet of pearls was the gift of her father. The bouquet \va.s exceedingly uncommon, being of rare white orchids. The two little girls were frocked in dainty Swiss muslins, and wore pink and blue sashes; their baskets contained violets and primroses.

Mr. and Mrs. Clutha Mackenzie left by motor for the Ranges, where the honeymoon will be spent.

On Saturday last, a most enjoyable little committee dance took place in Waite's Hall, Mt. Eden, dancing being indulged in with much zest by the young folks until well nigh midnight. The hall Avas nicely decorated with flags and greenery, and the supper table was dainty with scarlet and white flowers.

Amongst those present were:— Mesdames Phillips, Martin, A. W. Martin, McCormick, Neill, and Marshall, Misses Dulcie Phillips, in crushed "strawberry ninon and velvet. M. Moir, white silk and pink rosebuds. Alison Cook, pale pink net. N. Johnson, cream ninon. T. McCornish. white charmeuse and ninon. Joyce Webber, white net and silver relieving. Wooller, white net. Worthington, white net and georgette. M. Allen, midnight blue satin. Rona Martin, salmon pink silk. M. Russell, electric blue crepe de chine.

Misses Gully, pale blue ninon. L. Brierly, black velvet frock. Z. Hoffman, old gold and net. R. Hoffman shell pink silk. R. Kelly, amethyst crepe do chine. Jessie Martin, white

net with silver. O. Dodd, white silk Mrs. Connolly, white lace.

Amongst the gentlemen were: — Capt. McComish, Lieut. Thompson, Messrs. Phillips, Bentley, Russell, Taylor, Coney, Grant, Potter, Fricker, Martin, Inglis, Fanthorpe, Kennedy, Dodd, Harvey, Sutcliffe, and Dcs Grange.