THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 52, 28 August 1920, Page 10

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[Br Dolores.]

A MOST successful dance under the auspices of the Public Service Association was held in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Wednesday, August 18th, and much credit is due to the Committee, Misses Kingsford, O'Keefe, L. Rig-, by and Kalaugher, for the capable manner in which everything was managed. The supper room was artistically decorated with wattle. and greenery.

Among those present were: Mesdames Greville, wearing black chiffon taffeta. Kalaugher, in a black satin frock. O'Keefe, black charmeuse. Miss Kingsford, white lace over blue satin. Miss O'Keefe, black tulle, gold' tissue. Miss L. Rigby, mauve satin and georgette. Miss Kalaugher,pale. pink ninon and black. Miss Knight, jade green and black. Miss G. Hunter, white georgette and silver lace. Miss V. Emanuel, lavender cashmere de soie. Miss Anita Pagni, gold lace and tissue. Miss I. Hutson, blue satin and georgette. Mrs. Godfrey, saxe blue charmeuse. Miss Warren, black velvet and gold laoe. Miss K. Warren, pink satin and blue ninon. Miss Edwards, cerise satin and black lace.

Miss I. Sims, white crepe de chine. Miss M. Shera, grey crepe de chine. Miss E. Shera, emerald green and black. Mrs. Patterson, black jetted lace and satin. Miss Pirritt, flounced rose crepe de chine. Miss Greenhough, jade green georgette. Miss Jackson, mauve satin, draped. Miss R. Perry pink crepe de chine. Miss Greville, blue ninon. Miss Woods, rose crepe de chine. Miss Wyatt, lemon. Miss Coldham, white tulle, bands of satin.

Miss Stair, blue charmeuse and pink chiffon. Miss Olive Cameron, blue satin and georgette. Miss Muir, white crepe de chine. Miss Stewart, saxe blue. Miss Coldham, white. Miss Cameron, emerald green and white satin. Miss Clarke, pale blue taffeta. Miss Blewden, lemon ninon. Mrs. Mackrane, pale yellow georgette. Miss Powell,white satin.

The Jazz Club held another of their smart dances on Monday, the 16th inst., and it was as successful as the preceding one. The decorations and arrangements also were as admirable.

Amongst those present were Lady Lockhart, in black with silver touches Mrs. S. Thorne George, flame and gold tissue. Mrs. Thomas,black chsimeuse. Mrs. Humphrey Clark, ivory lace. Mrs. D. Nathan, mauve tatfeta. Mrs. P. Fraser, black satin and jet. Mrs. George Bloomfield, soft grey draped georgette. Mrs. Upton, black.. Miss N. Hanna, ivory lace'and black satin corsage.' Miss Hopkins, old gold satin, touches of blue. Miss B. Sharman, white frock. Miss R. Ashton, rose piiik taffeta. Miss Macfarlane, pink

charmeuse. Miss M. Macfarlane, wiite georgette. Miss Nolan, black vz-itl royal blue ceinture. Miss Martin, pastel green taffeta.

Miss P. Bloomfield, blue taffeta. Miss Porter, primrose and silver. Miss Brett, black georgette with gold. Miss Gordon Cumming, black net. Miss J. Oliphant, mauve satin. [Miss A.' Porter, pink georgette. Miss Graham, pale mauve with silver tissue. Miss J. Upfill, ivory georgette. Miss E. Upfill, lemon satin. Miss D. Pavitt, black georgette. Miss M. Hellaby, white taffeta.

Miss Daphne Grey, ivho is shortly to be married to Mr. Cecil Eaton, was the guest of honour at a jolly little gift afternoon tea given by Mrs. D. Anderson, at "Crossleigh," Onehunga, on Saturday afternoon last. Music and chatter passed the time very quickly away. Miss Alice Goodwin and Miss A. Whitson giving much pleasure with their items, and great fun was caused by the opening of the parcels. The rooms had been prettily decorated with spring flowers in tones of violet and gold.

Amongst those present were Mrs. G. Lawlor, Mrs. F. Yonge, Mrs. M. Wvnyard, Mrs. H. Ford, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. R. Coates, Mrs. Wilkin, Mrs. Trevor Howard, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. M. Allom, Mrs. W. Suttie, Mrs. Dobson, Miss E. Kenderdine, Miss Whitson, Miss Elliott, Miss Goodwin, Miss Bourne, Miss A. Yonge, and Miss Dobson.

The engagement is announced of Miss Ailsa Brown, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown, St. Stephen's Avenue, Parnell, to Lieut. R. D. Oliver, D.5.0., R.N., Kelso, Roxburgshire, Scotland

The weather being ideal, quite a number of players and interested spectators were at Middlemore last Tuesday to witness the finals of the Auckland Ladies' Provincial Tournament, and a very enjoyable time was spent. At the conclusion of the matches, tea was dispensed in the club rooms, and the President, Miss Horton, presented the prizes. Miss M. Pay ton won the Senior Open Championship, with Miss M. Alison as runner-up.

In the Junior Section, Mrs. S. A. Smith was the winner, and Miss P. Macfarlane the runner-up. Senior medals were awarded to Mrs. Hughes, Miss K. Holmes, and Junior medals to Miss P. Macfarlane. Bogey" prizes were won by Miss Holmes, Miss Marshall, Mrs. Dargaville, and Miss P. Baird. Putting prizes to Miss Lever, Mrs. Dargaville, Miss Morton, and Mrs. Carl Prime.

Amongst those present were Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Dargaville, Mrs. G. Bloomfield, Mrs. Humphrey Clark, Mrs. Howard Richmond," Mrs. Prime, Mrs. Louisson, and the Misses Holmes, Upfill, Martin, Upton, Pay ton, Macfarlane, Alison, Ridings, and Kenderdine.

Mrs. J. W. Clifford, Victoria Ay., Remuera, gave a delightful little dance on Wednesday evening last. The rooms were daintily decorated with spring flowers. The drawing room was used for dancing.

Mrs. Clifford received her guests wearing elegant grey charmeuse. Miss M. Clifford wore a becoming frock of lemon satin. Amongst the guests were: Miss M. Gibbons (Napier), in blue charmeuse. Miss M. Noakes, black satin. Miss Heather, white satin and lace. Miss Heather Bews, pink charmeuse. Miss Otway, white taffeta. Miss Delepine, white satin. Miss Robertson, soft pink taffeta. Miss L. Nolan, vieux rose satin. Miss F. Rathbone, black net. Miss N. Frater, black charmeuse. Miss P. Macfarlane, black and flame. Miss Nicholson, pale blue georgette.

The Pantomime children have won the hearts of all who have come in contact with them, and during their stay in Auckland have been much entertained. Mr. Esmond Kohn gave them a delightful afternoon at Parnell Park. Mr. M. Carr, of Wellington, gave a luncheon in their honour at the Grand Hotel. Mr. Farrell had an afternoon at his residence, and Mr. Payne also entertained them at his studio, Wellesley Street.

Competitions were held, and the lucky little ones received very handsome prizes. In return the children gave an afternoon at His Majesty's Theatre, and presented a programme of splendid items, which were thoroughly enjoyed by their guests, especially those which mimiced their seniors. Miss Pearl Cocking and Miss Olga Lyons, two of the children, organised and arranged the whole affair, and it reflects much credit on them and on their wellknown teacher, Miss Minnie Everitt.

The following was the programme: Recitation, "Trip to Blackpool," Rita McGee. Step Dance, Donna Cheriton and Lina Watson. Eccentric Dance, Connie Hobbs and Nellie Hutton. Song, "Songs My Mother Sang to Me," Willa Blume. Recitation, "Fairies on the Lawn," Gladys Brewer. Song, "Sympathy," sung by Edna Moncrieffe; danced by Nellie Hutton and Connie Hobbs. Dance, "Birch Canoe," Gloria Price. Dance, "Lunatic," Rita Pennington. Dance, "Chopin," Pearl Cocking. Maori Haka, Nellie Hutton and Connie Hobbs. Mandy, Sydney Culver, Edna Moncrieffe, Maggie Dickenson, Willa Blume, Minister, Una Moncrieffe. Grand Finale.

Lampshades, Donna Cheriton, Rita McGee, Gloria Price, Lina Watson, Jessie Bearpark, Una Moncrieffe. Sydney Culver, Nellie Hutton. Maggie Dickenson, Connie Hobbs. Song, "Tony," Frieda Mitchell. Song, "Love's Lullaby," Willa Blume. Dance, "Pierrettes," Rita Bennington and Ida Dunn. Duet, "My Own lona," Frieda Mitchell and Marjory Wiggs. Song, "Seaside Cecil," Nellie Hutton. Recitation, "My Neighbour's Baby," Gladys Brewer. Dance, "Destiny," Edna Moncrieffe. Recitation, "Matinee Hat," Rita McGee. Dance, "Pas Suel," Olga Lyons. Recitation, "Nerves," Pearl Cocking. Song and Dance, "Down on the Farm," Edna Moncrieffe and Nancy Sedgewick. Song and Dance, "Oh! By Jingo!" Nellie Hutton, Connie Hobbs, and Ballet. Duet, "Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight," Willa Blume and Edna Moncrieffe. Step Dance, Gladys Brewer, Jessie Bearpark, Una Moncrieffe, and Gloria Price. jSong, "Says I To Myself, Says I," Connie Hobbs.

Amongst the guests in the audience were Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. CcC'arthy, Miss Winifred Roma, Miss Violet Dennis, Mrs. Leedham Crowe, Mrs. Reyburn, Mrs. Lennard, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Handvside, Mrs. Mackay, Mrs. S. Watkin, Mrs. H. Walker, Miss Vivian, Mrs. Lawn, Mrs. R. Cowie Wilson, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs King, Miss Davison.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, of "Roslyn," Gillies' Avenue, have returned from their trip to the Islands. Mr. and Mrs. Acton Adams were amongst the passengers who returned by the Niagara. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Williams, accompanied by Mrs. Hope Lewis, returned by the Niagara after an enjoyable holiday in Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Gudgeon, of Gisborne, are at present on a visit to Auckland. Miss Daphne Knight is proceeding to America by the Niagara. Mrs. W. Speight is leaving by the Riverina to visit her daughter, Mrs Seth Smith, in Sydney.

Mrs. J. Neill, of "Balgray," Norman's HiH/ Onehunga, gave a charming little dance in honour of the birthday of Mias. Joan Neill. Dancing took place in the drawing room, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. Supper was laid in the dining room, the tables being bright with crimson anemones and greenery; and lighted with shaded crimson candles in silver stands.

Mrs. Neill received the guests ■weariug a handsome black silk. Miss Joan Neill wore white crepe de chine, and Miss Jessie Neill, ivory silk. Amongst the guests were Mrs. Gibbons, in black silk. Mrs. ; H. Johnston, black chiffon velvet. Miss H. Browne, cream crepe de 'chine. Miss E. Neill, tangerine charmeuse.

Miss D. Noakes, pale pink georgette. Miss S. Wynyard, ivory net. Miss A. Wynyard, pink crepe de chine. Miss Muriel White, white net over silk. Miss Nellie Johnstone, pale pink net. Miss E. Colbv, very dainty white net with satin ribbon. Miss B. Jenkins, lemon net. Miss D. Phillips, pale blue crepe de chine. Gentlemen present were Messrs. Wynyard, Noakes, Senior, Winter, Shroff, Grant, Ford, Rjoss, Yon Stunner, White, Dodd, and Clime.

A most enjoyable dance was given in the New Zealand Power Boats' Club House Pavilion on Saturday, the 21st inst., by the crew of the "Banshee," being the first of a series of dances.

Among those present were: Mesdames Warren, in black satin and gold relieving. Blomfield, rose taffeta. Craig, black satin. Drott, blue crepe de chine. Miss L. Warren, black velvet and gold. Miss K. Warren, pink satin and blue ninon. Miss E. Warren, white satin alid georgette. Miss L. Drott, jade green. Miss D. Drott, black beaded net. Miss Craig, rose velvet. Miss.

K. Craig, white net. Miss W. Tong, apricot satin.' Miss Brewer, cream net and rose. Miss Anita Pagni, gold lace and net. Miss Jaques, blue ninon.

Miss Page, green crepe de chine. Miss Preston, cream frilled net. Miss Brown, black georgette and gold. Miss Driver, pale blue tulle. Miss Gwen Jones, rose tulle. Miss Gladys Jones, gold net. Miss Kelly, pink georgette. Miss Cooper, blue georgette and gold tissue. Miss M. Rowlands, white satin and lace. Miss Adams, pink georgette. Miss Grant, pink silk net. Miss Overbye, red net bands of satin.

<ss ® ® VAIN REGRET. Mistress: "Poor darling pussy; I'm afraid she will never recover. Do you know, Bridget, I think the kindest thing would be to have her shot, and put her out of her misery!" Bridget; "'Deed, ma'am, I wouldn't do that. Sure, she might get better after all, an' then ye'd be eorry j'e'd had her killed."