The Social World.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIII, Issue 3071, 16 June 1923, Page 6

The Social World.

(By Our Lady Reporter.)

Announcements of engagements and contributions of social items, written in ink may ba forwarded to the “ Social Editor Independent Office. In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be enclosed.

PERSONAL ITEMS Mr and Mrs Sutherland returned to am bridge on Thursday. Mrs Ailan, of Wellington, is staying ith her neice, Mrs Jack Cox, at rench Pass. Miss B. Swaync left on Saturday for ’Hangarei, where she is visiting lends.

Mr and Mrs O'Brien, of Waihekc, e staying at the National Hotel.

Alesdames M. P. McDermott and illiear have returned to Cambridge, ! ter a fortnight’s holiday in Aucknd.

"KITCHEN” AFTERNOON On/ Monday afternoon a most sucssful function, which took the form a "kitchen" afternoon, was given r Miss -L. Reynolds by lier numerous Lends. A strong committee, with Mrs Gane at the head, was formed eomising the following: —Mesdanics A. .ne, J. Martyn, J. Taylor, C. Peake, Peake, Souter, C. Hunter, Rout, Edmds, Stapley, McCullagh, A- Bell, M. ells. The Presbyterian Hall was id for the occasion, and carpets and >'s were on the floor, with little lies dotted about and flowers arrangon each, and on tlic stage a lovely vl of autumn leaves and scarlet sal-

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS On Monday afternoon Mrs W. H. Reed gave a farewell afternoon tea for Airs S. Lewis, who is leaving with her husband for a trip to Sydney. Th<* room looked bright with pink and sulphur antirrhinums and late roses. Airs Reed received her guests in a grey georgette Crock. Those present

. The decorations were in the eape hands of Mrs Mervvn Wells, and 3 J. Taylor was deputed hostess to cive the guests upon their arrival. A y dainty tea was served during the ernoon. A charming musical prornme was given, the first item being nisical solo by Miss M. Souter. Mrs an gave two songs;. Miss Thompson i gave one; Miss Helen Taylor and

were Mesdames S. Lewis, Bryce. Douglas, I. Taylor. J. Sawers, G. G. Taylor and D. Lundon.

* Griffith .Tones two songs, and the ompanist was Mr Alt'. Boyce. L fter the tea was over Miss L. Itey-

On Tuesday evening Mrs W. H. T’eed

nolds unwrapped the mysterious parcels which seemed to contain everything necessary for a kitchen. There were about .100 of her friends present.

Amongst those present I noticed Mesdanics A. Gane, M. Wells, Stapley, Taylor, C. Peake, N. Peake, Sou ter, C. Hunter, Rout, Edmonds, McCullagh, A. Bell, Roche, ,J. Ferguson, H. Ferguson, Haseler (Hamilton), Aulford, H. Clark (Hamilton), R. Clark (Hamilton), ,E- B. Cox, J. Cox, R. Cox, J. Peake, T. Peake, Meredith, Murray, Chittv, S. Lewis, H. Lewis, E. E. Roberts, R. J. Roberts (Auckland), Bryce, W. Douglas, White, H. Ferguson, ,T. Thompson, Priestley, Hopkirlc, Alackay, Crowther, I. Taylor, Vosper, Swavne, E. Marty n, A. 11. Nicoll, B. Couper, Hannon, Mackereth, Robinson, Hall, M. Butler, Nolan, Nelson, Lee, A. . Richardson, W. Horne, Hawkesby, Pearce, 0. Gane, Palmer. Hooker, Allan (Wellington), Ambury, J. B. Lusk (Auckland), G. _ Watt, N. Alacky, G. .Tones, G. G. Taylor, Harbutt, R. Fisher, Short, Misses Reynolds (25), J. Browne (Hamilton), D. Clark (Hamilton), Cox, T. Banks, K. Fisher, M. Fisher, Hoadlev, J. McCullagh, E. Souter, R. and M. Souter, Smales (-), Butler (2), G. Perkins, .T. Thompson, Watt. Armstrong (2), H. Taylor, Willis. Gwynneth, Garland. Hooker (2), Jackson, and several whom I did not know. '

entertained a few friends at bridge. Mrs Reed was wearing a grey crepe do chine; Mrs Slack was in a black georgette and lace frock; Mrs G. G. Taylor, mauve silk frock; Miss Cox, mole brocaded crepe de chine frock with a blue sash. The men present were Messrs Reed, Pender, De Latour (2).

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Brvcc entertained a few friends to meet Mrs S. Lewis, prior to her leaving for Sydney. The room was charmingly decorated with yellow chrysanthemums, autumn leaves and yellow wattle. Mrs Bryce received in a navy blue taffeta silk frock. Those present were Mesdames S. Lewis, H. Lewis, Carpenter, Roberts, Douglas, D. Lundon, Armstrong, Hawkesby, Souter, Sawers, Miss Lewis and Miss Souter.

KITCHEN EVENING AT KAIPAKI. (Contributed). A few days ago a pleasant and successful function took place in the Kaipaki Hall, in the shape of a combined kitchen evening, and social farewell to Miss Evelyn Turnwald, of this district. Miss Turnwald is shortly to be married to Mr Norman Rotter, and her many friends here joined hearty forces to give her a fitting send off. For that purpose a committee consisting of Miss Cowley, the Misses Williamson (2), Miss Cunningham, Miss Tapp, Miss Scott and Miss Speake, spared no effort to get in touch with the numerous wellwishers, and brought the good work to a most successful issue. Mrs L. Cowley acted as a. most untiring and efficient hostess, and Mr L. Cowley, in a kindly speech, expressed the general good wishes of all, for the future happiness of the young couple, and handed over the many useful gifts with a few humorous remarks. Mr Rotter replied convincingly on behalf of his bride-elect, and himself—loud and sustained ap.plause and " For They are Jolly Good Fellows" following. A most generous and delicate* supper was partaken of and dancing was merrily indulged in by almost forty young couples until the small hours, when the happy gathering dispersed. Musical items wen* rendered from time to time during the evening by Mrs Chainey, who sang "Pierrot," in her usual pleasing manner.

Mrs Nobes gave "The Rosary," and later "Red Roses," in a very pleasing manner. The Misses Tapp rendered a duet "lona," very brightly, giving much pleasure to their listeners. Misses Doris and Iris Cunningham gave a pianoforte duet, "The Hussar’s Bride” very spiritedly, and wore encored. Mr Ward delighted everyone by his playing of Airs from the "Bohemian Girl" and "The Bells of St. Mary’s" proved a suitable chorus, rendered by a number of voices. The dance music was supplied in good style bv Mrs Nobes, Mr Nobes, Miss Cowley, Miss Scott, Mrs Graham and Mr Ward, and the evening from start to finish left nothing to be desired.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS MAKGILL —REYNOLDS A very quiet little wedding was celebrated at "Trecarne,” on Wednesday morning last, the contracting parties being Miss Laura Reynolds, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard-Reynolds, of Pukekura, and Mr Rodney Makgill, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Makgill, of Epsom. The Rev. J. D. McArthur was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a nigger brown costume, with a jazz silk jumper and a henna velvet hat, and carried a bouquet of autumn leaves. Mr Basil Hill was best man. The drawing-room was prettily decorated with japoniea and chrysanthemums. Morning tea was dispensed on the line large verandah, opening off the drawing-room. Mrs R. Reynolds, mother of the bride, was wearing a black lace and satin frock; Mrs J. Makgill (Epsom), mother of the bridegroom, a navy braided coat frock, and a black hat; Mrs McLaren (Whakatane), sister of tin* bride, navy brocaded silk poplin, beaded in gold; Mrs H. I-I. Clark (Hamilton), nigger brown braided coat frock with gold facings, navy blue lmt with osprey; 'Mrs. Robins (Whakatane), sister of the bride, black and white silk foulard frock; Miss Reynolds, nigger brown silk frock with gold facings; Mi ss Gladys Reynolds, black velvet and ninon frock; Miss Makgill (Epsom), saxe blue and fawn coat frock

iind fawn hat; Mrs G. Middleton (Horahora), fawn costume and hat to match; Aliss Kells, black and white Silk; Aliss Doris Clark (Hamilton), kingfisher blue knitted frock and hat to match; Miss .T. Valentine (Wellington), navy blue costume, and navy silk hat. The men present were Rev. J. D. McArthur, Messrs R. Reynolds. J. Makgill, G. Middleton, 11. H. Clark, B. Hall, Bowman, lan Peake, F. Reynolds, K. Reynolds. The honeymoon is being spent at Russell, Bay of Islands. The newly-married couple will take up residence at Horahora.