THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 9, 1 November 1919, Page 12

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Dolores.]

THE Girls' Branch of the Women's Mutual Aid held a most successful dance in aid of their funds in the Masonic Hall, Belgium Street, on Thursday, the 23rd inst., quite a large number attending.

The committee worked very hard bo ensure the enjoyment of all, and are to be congratulated on their efforts. The supper tables, with their home-made dainties, were tastefully decorated with spring flowers in tall silver and crystal vases.

Amongst those whq attended were Mrs. Easten, in mole taffeta and ninon. Mrs. Sommerville, ivory net over satin, pink rosebuds. Mrs. Sherwin, mauve crepe de chine and n i non. Mrs. Browning, emerald green net. Mrs. Reg. Wade, very dainty frock of blue charmeuse with overdress of shell pink ninon. Mrs. Vere, pale blue charmeuse and ninon relieved with jet. Mrs. Syd. Robinson, old rose satin, black lace overdress. Miss McCullagh, pale pink crepe de chine. Miss Aitken, peacock blue satin, overdress of black and gold. Miss Foley, black net relieved with gold. Miss Blennerhassett, lemon crepe de chine, touches of blue. Miss A. Blennerhasset, blue taffeta and lace corsage.

Miss T. Broughton, black net edged with gold. Miss B. Russell, white ninon with rose satin corsage. Miss K. Haszard, cream crepe de chine. Miss Hogg, ciel blue crepe de chine. Miss Edwards, black and white ninon. Miss Wagstaff, pale pink relieved with black velvet. Miss Chapman, white net. Miss P. Broughton, vieux rose crepe de chine. Miss H. Cooper, white crepe de chine. Miss R. Corrie, white ninon and gold lace over satin. Miss Woods, deep pink net. Miss E. Tucker, mauve crepe de chine. Miss D. Thompson, flame ninon. Miss M. Fitt, white satin and ninon. Miss E. Lynch, black ninon and jet.

Miss K. Twomey, floral ninon. Miss Tarbutt, white crepe de, chine and shadow lace. Miss. Grainger, red crepe de chine. Miss Simpson, black net. Miss Hammond, black ninon. Miss E. Carden, crimson net. Miss T. McCurdy, blue taffeta. Miss MacDonald, rose satin, black lace overdress. Miss Feck, daffodil crepe de chine, blue ceinture. Miss Wake, ciel blue crepe de chine. Miss Jean Russell, vieux rose satin.

Miss Stella McLean, a young Aucklander, daughter of the late Mr. •Murdoch McLean, gave a recital last Thursday in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. Miss Mac Lean has lately returned, having for some time past been studying abroad. Her singing greatly delighted the large audience, and many encores were demanded. She was also the recipient of quite a number of beautiful floral tributes, and at the conclusion was very heartily applauded.

Miss Madge McLean, a sister, contributed a, pianoforte solo and accompanied the singers in a very effective manner. Mr. Barry Coney also sang with much success, and Mr. Poore was, delightful as ever with his flute. Miss Stella Mac Lean wore an uncommon frock of. white charmeuse with corsage and panels of black charmeuse, frills of pale Paris uinon edging same, jet shoulder straps and necklet. Miss Madge McLean, ivory soft satin, black velvet corsage and hip ba*nds and sleeves of ninon and short overdress.'

Amongst the audience were Mrs. '.and the Misses McKail Geddes, Mrs. C. Brown, Mrs. J. Alexander, Miss A. W T alker, Mrs. Bankart, Miss Gillet, Mrs. Caughey, Mrs. M. Caughey, Mrs. (Dr.) McKelvie, Mrs. Selwyn Upton, Mrs. H. Airey, Mrs. Quigley, Mrs. Cyril Towsey, Mrs. and Miss Plummer, Mrs. J. J. Craig, Mrs. G. Elliot, Miss Wyman, Madame Martinengo. Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Cockcroft, Miss E. Connelly, Miss G. Hungerford, Miss Gribbin, Miss M. Adams, Mrs. McLean, Miss M. McLean,' Mrs. and Miss Marriner, Mrs. Kinder, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. A. Myers, Mrs. M. Bell. $•® ® . A pretty and interesting wedding was solemnised by the Rev. J. Wilkinson at St. Aidan's Church, Remuera, on the Bth inst., when the marriage took place of Miss Kathleen Woods, only daughter of Mrs. C. Woods, Green Lane, Remuera, to Mr. Lionel H. Headdey, elder son of Mr. H. Headdey, Victoria Ay., Remuera, and who has lately returned from active service.

The service was choral, the church being prettily decorated by the choir, a wedding bell of flowers being artistically arranged and suspended, under which the ceremony was performed. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Lieut. G. Vernon Woods, looked winsome in her bridal frock of white net over glace silk, her veil being arranged on a coronet'of orange blossoms and worn over the face. In place of the usual bouquet she carried an ivorybound Prayer Book with white streamers. Miss Mollie Laxon acted as bridesmaid, wearing dainty white voile over glace, and becoming black and dull gold hat relieved with turquoise blue, her beautiful bouquet being composed of pink carnations, tulips, and Argentine pea.

The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Charles d'Audney, also a returned soldier. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a pearl ring, and to the bridesmaid a pearl brooch and ear-rings. r

After the ceremony the guests, who were confined to relatives and most intimate friends, were received at "Fairholm" by Mrs. Woods, who was smartly attired in a costume of mole silk and black net. Mrs. Headdey (mother of the bridegroom) becoming navy costume and black hat. Miss Una Headdey, cream costume and black hat relieved with cream roses. Mrs. Reginald Woods, black and white check costume and black hat. Mrs. Daniels, plum coloured costume and hat en suite. Mrs. Rudd, navy blue costume, black and gold hat. Mrs. J. M. Laxon, black silk costume and becoming purple hat. Mrs. Mahony wore a smart costume of grey cloth and hat to match. Miss Laxon, Fuji costume, black leghorn hat with touches of old rose. Miss Vincent, pretty blue frock relieved with a black hat. Mrs. Lees, grey costume and black hat.

Amid showers of good wishes and confetti the brido and bridegroom left later for Rotorua, Mrs. Headdey being smartly frocked in a mole cloth costume and amethyst hat swathed with mole plaited feather.

The Council of the Chautauqua. Association gave a reception to welcome the lecturers and artists from America who arrived by the Niagara. Addresses of welcome were delivered by His Worship the Deputy-Mayor on behalf of the Auckland. citizens, Mr. W. J. Napier representing the New Zealand Association, Mr. R. A. Laidlaw in the name of the Auckland Council, and Mrs. F. E. Baume representing the women of New Zealand.

Judgei Alden happily and briefly responded for the Chautauqua visitors. Mr. H. Ritchards, one of the Lyric Quartet, sang, and his item met with much appreciation. Afternoon tea was then served, and plenty of chatter, ensued as the visitors and guests were introduced.

Amongst the ladies present were Mrs. Napier, black costume, black georgette hat. Mrs. Baume, modish grey costume, ermine furs, black hat Avith plumes. Mrs. Maguire, fawn costume, fawn and brown hat. Mrs. Benjamin, black coat and skirt, back hat. Mrs. D. Napier-, navy costume, blue and black hat. Mrs. A. Brett, navy costume, violet hat with floral crown. Mrs. Lambourne, cream coat and skirt, tagel hat. Mrs. A. Coutts, grey costume, white pedal straw hat. Mrs. Arey, mole coat and skirt, fawn and vieux rose hat. Mrs. H. Airey, black costume, black hat. Miss Butler, mauve costume, mauve and violet hat.

Mrs. R. Laidlaw, blue shot silk costume, feather boa, black hat. Mrs. Passmore, blue costume, small black hat with touches of blue. Mrs. Chambers, grey costume, black hat. Mrs. A. McElwain, black costume, small brown hat. Mrs. Hall, fawn costume, vieux rose hat. Mrs. Barr, black costume, black velvet hat, white ospreys. Mrs. Bright, check costume, fine white straw hat. Mrs. J. Ryan, navy costume, fawn and pink hat. Miss Fowlds, navy costume, Oriental scarf, dark green velvet hat. Miss G. Newell, fawn costume, hat to match with pink feather trimming. Mrs. John Cooke, navy costume, small navy hat. Mrs. Maynard, black costume, navy toque.

Mrs. Bowden, brown costume, blue hat. Mrs. Alden, navy costume, blue hat. Mrs. Paget, cream costume, blue and grey hat. Mrs. Newell, black beaded ninon, black hat jet trimmed. Dr. Geissel, grey crepe de chine, purple hat. Mrs. Zedler, biscuit silk costume, .black hat. Miss H. Carson, blue and grey charmeuse costume, grey hat with ostrich trimming. Miss Bloomfield, ciel blue silk and floral ninon. Miss Smiley, pink and white silk and ninon, white hat. Miss Portune, pink charmeuse, black hat. Miss McGilveney, white crepe de chine, blue hat. Miss McGilveray, blue and mole charmeuse, brown hat with flame plume. Mrs. Reed, black costume, black hat. <$ ® <& The engagement is announced of Miss Eileen R. Rudd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudd, Belle Vue Road, Mt. Eden, to Mr. W. E. Thaeker, Geelong, Victoria, late of the Australian Aviation Corps. ® $ ® The engagement is announced of Miss Gladys Flewellen, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Flewellen, of Auckand, to Mr. H. J. Pollock, youngest son of the late Mr. J. H. Pollock and Mrs. Pollock, of Wellington. © ® @ Miss Merle Essex Pollen, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. C. R. Pollen, "Oakdene," St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, is to be married to Mr. A. J. Price, son of Mrs. Price and the. late Mr. H. A. Price, "Tangawera," Takapau, Hawke's Bay, at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, on Thursday, October 30, at 3 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Watson (Thames) left by the Moeraki to spend a three months' holiday in Australia.

Miss Tettie Busby (New York) arrived by the Niagara, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred W. Butcher, Epsom Avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Spence, accompanied by Miss Spence, are staying at the Grand Hotel before proceeding to Dunedin.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Pavitt and Miss Pavitt are staying at Arundel.

Miss Carrie Marshall, of Napier, is visiting Auckland, and at present staying at Stonehurst.

Miss St. Hill, Takapau, Hawke's Bay, is visiting Auckland, having come up for the wedding of Miss M. Pollen.

Mrs. E. T. Price, Christehureh, has come to Auckland for the wedding of Miss Pollen and Mr. A. J. Price.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Williams, Te Ante, are at present visiting Auckland.

Miss Phyllis Anderson, Christchurch, is visiting Auckland, having come for the wedding of Miss Pollen.

The Remuera Croquet Club opened their season on Saturday last under ideal weather conditions, and there was a good attendance of players and guests. Amongst those present were Mrs. Blenkinsopp, Mrs. Bodle, Mrs. Walnutt, Mrs. Peyton, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Oldham,'Mrs. S. Hanna, Mrs. Austen, Mrs. Burnett, Mrs.. Clark, Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Ching, Mrs. Finn, Mrs. F. Kenderdine, Mrs. I. Murray, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Easton, Miss Skeates, Miss. Herrold, Miss K. Cumming, Miss Palmer, Miss L. Atkinson.

Miss May Ridings was the hostess at a very delightful tea given at "Awatea," Sea View Road, Remuera in honour of Miss Merle Pollen. Music and chatter whiled the time away most surprisingly. Mrs. Humphrey Clark and Miss Gwen Marriner pleased their listeners immensely with their singing. Miss Ridings received in a dainty blue crepe de chine frock. Miss' Pollen wore a shell-pink gown.

Amongst those present were Mrs. S. Thorne George, Miss J. Williams, Miss D. Nolan, Misses Holmes (2), Miss Ogston (Dunedin), Miss Reid (Timaru) Misses Rathbone (2), Miss Wilkie and Misses Roberton.

Amongst the ladies presaut at the West End Bowling Club's offkial opening were: Mrs. J. vV\ Hardley, beautiful dress, fawn crepe de chine, blue georgette hat. Miss Myrtle Hardley, very dainty champagne crepe de chine frock, pale blue ninon hat. Miss Waterworth, pretty mole grey dress. Mrs. A. Coutts, fawn costume, smart hat. Mrs. T. Worsfold, navy crepe de chine dress, pretty ninon hat. Mrs. Langsford, black silk dress, violet hat. Mrs. E. Hough, black silk frock, black hat. Mrs. C. E. Hardley, pretty floral voile dress, hat en suite. Mrs. W. Westwood, smart black crepe de chine costume, black and gold hat. Mrs. Cornwall, brown costume, brown hat.

Mrs. J. Laird, fawn costume, cream hat. Mrs. I. Clarke, cream silk costume, pale blue hat. Miss Worsfold, navy floral ninon dress, blue hat. Mrs. S. Hardley, tussore costume, black hat. Miss Beehan, biscuit costume, blue hat. Mrs. Edmonds, white voile. Mrs. J. F. Hosking, cream costume. Mrs. C. A. Shanley, check costume, black velvet hat. Mrs. P. Schneideman, navy costume, black hat.

Miss May Hardley, pretty floral voile frock. Mrs. J. W. Swales, navy costume, black hat. Mrs. C Little, check costume, biscuit hat. Mrs. Noton, pretty grey costume, vieux rose hat. Mrs. W. T. Pethy-

bridge, cream skirt, silk sports coat. Miss Qualtrough, cream: costume, black hat. Mrs. W. F." Hardley, pretty navy voile dress, hat to match. Mrs. C. E. Waddingham, black silk costume, pretty hat. Miss Dowle, white crepe de chine dress, ninon hat. Mrs. Mulholland, vieux rose dress, black hat. Miss Swales, navy ninon dress, smart pale blue hat.

Miss H. Jones, mole velvet skirt, dainty ninon blouse. Mrs. G. Hardley, jun., white crepe de, chine frock, smart hat. Mrs. W. Cox, black silk costume. Mrs. Qpwling, tussore costume, pretty hat en suite. Mrs. Wetherilt, black silk coat and skirt. Mrs. Ellis, silk skirt, very dainty blouse. Miss Waddingham, pink georgette frock, very smart hat. Miss Rita Hardley, pretty floral dress. Mrs. R. E.. Dowle, black silk dress, amethyst hat. Mrs. Takle, fawn costume, leghorn hat. Miss G. Joiles, cream voile, pastel pink Jiat. Mrs. P. Tudehope, blue and fawn dress, hat en suite. Mrs. Schneideman, brown costume, small blue hat. Mrs. Bell, black crepe de chine dress, black bat with roses. Mrs. R. Smith, navy silk frock. Mrs. J. Young, black silk dress, black toque. Miss Belve, blue eolienne, blue hat. Mrs. Whitton, black silk skirt, net blouse. Mrs. T. Richards, golden brown frock, pretty hat. Miss M. Young, navy A-elvet skirt, not blouse.

The "Welcome Home Social" tendered to returned soldiers of Silverdale, on the 10th inst., was attended with great success. The Silverdale Hall was most artistically decorated for the occasion with flags of the Alies, lilies, ferns, and nikau. Music was provided by the Bartley Orchestra.

There were between two and three hundred people present, who all thoroughly enjoyed the night' entertainment.

Mr. W. E. Johns gave a very effective speech, welcoming the soldiers. Private W. E. Davies replied on behalf of the returned boys. Hearty cheers were given for all the boys who had so nobly done their bit in the firing line, and a solemn hush fell on the assembly when the men were mentioned who had paid the supreme sacrifice and given their lives that we may live.

Very many pretty dresses were worn by the ladies. Mrs. Bowden, black dress. Miss Bowden, cream frock. Miss M. Bowden, pale blue silk. Miss McCathie, cream frock. Miss Cassidy, nattier blue voile. Miss Viley, grey voile. Miss Lennon, dark skirt, white silk blouse. Miss Eagleson, dark skirt, white silk blouse. Miss Howell, white voile. Miss Rodgers, grey silk. Miss McNaughton, pale pink. Miss Nilsson, dark skirt, silk blouse.

Miss Body, white dress. Miss Hewellet, black silk skirt, silk blouse. Miss M. McLennan, blue silk, pink net overdress. Miss McLennan. pale pink crepe de chine. Miss Jolly, black net. Mrs. Mappin, black skirt, cream lace blouse. Mrs. Johns, black silk. Mrs. Scruby, cream frock. Mrs. W. Meldrum, black silk. Mrs. W. Moffat, brown skirt, blue blouse. Mrs. Manning, cream frock. Mrs. Bayes, dark dress. Mrs. Teague, white. Mrs. Moffat, sen., black silk. ••

Mrs. Ripley, blue frock. Mrs. Kelly, white voile. Mrs. Mollet, floral voile. Mrs. Brokenshire, black silk. Mrs. Harvey, white voile. Mrs. McGifford, blue. Mrs. Davidson, cream. Mrs. Jack, sen., pale blue. Mrs. A. Jack, jun., navy dress. Mrs. W. Jack, black silk. Mrs. D. Jack, black dress. Miss Meldrum, white silk. Miss F. Meldrum, white silk. Miss Davidson, white silk. Miss Serevby, black and emerald green silk. Mrs. Atkinson, black silk,

Mrs. Skulander, cream. Mrs. Covie, cream. Mrs. Small, dark skirt, white blouse. Mrs. Hadfield, white silk. Miss Storey, white silk. Miss K. Storey, white silk. Miss Davidson, white silk. Miss Weir, fawn and pink crepe de chine. Miss D. W r eir, fawn, lemon net blouse. Miss Moffat, nattier blue voile. Miss V. Moffat, nattier blue voile 1 Miss ' E. Jack, navy over wine crepe de chine. * * » Miss Thorburn, wine frock. Miss T. Thorburn, pink. Miss D. Thorburn, white silk. -Miss Porter, .blue silk. Miss Woolstone, crepe de chine Jblouse. Miss Burnicker, white frock. Miss Dunn, red satin. Miss Parkinson, black silk, pink crepe de chine blouse. Miss E. Parkinson, black silk, wine crepe de chine blou,se,._ Miss N. Parkinson, black silk skirt,-cream net blouse. Miss Connell, white voile. .