The Social World.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 3229, 7 June 1924, Page 6

The Social World.

(By Our Lady Reporter.)

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PERSONAL. Miss Poole, who has been staying with Mrs W. H. Reed, has returned to Auckland. Mr and Mrs A. Singer have been to Auckland during the week for the races nnd were staying at ‘ ‘ Cargen. ’ ’ Miss Maingny, of Te Arolia, is on a visit to Cambridge, staying with her sister, Mrs (Rev.) W. J. Elliott. Miss Monica Newman, of Auckland, rtnd for spine years director of the Now Zealand Chautauqua Association, has Tioen engaged to give a lecture on New Zealand on a Chautauqua circuit operating from Chicago. The following, among many district residents, are in Auckland for the races;—Mr and Mrs A. H. Nicoll, Mr tmd Mrs B. Coupcr, Mr and Mrs G. L. Stbad, Mr and Mrs, M. Wells, Mrs B. arid Miss Christophers, Mr and Mrs G. Singer, Mr and Mi's E. Lee, Mrs and Mrs R. Hannon, Mrs A. Gibbons, Mrs W. Williams, Mrs Slack, Mr and Mrs Cornaga, the Misses Hally, Mrs W. Vickers. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Miss Ruby .Tucld, only daughter of Mr and Mrs .James Judd, Beaclr Road. Thames, to Mr J. D. Maekie, of Auckland, second sou of" Mr and’ Mrs J. Maekie, of Whangarei. The engagement is announced of Miss Hefty Harle Giles, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harle Giles, 'Amoy Road, ■fcaiucra. to Capt. H. Frecman-Grcene, Remuera, son of the late Rev. W. E. Freeman-Greene, M.Af, late of London. Miss Thelma Bacon, second daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Bacon, of Masterton. lias announced her engagement to Mr JameS Lee Hodgson, second son of the late Mr T. O. and Mrs Hodgson, Rivington. Tamalierc. - ERIDGE PARTY. On Friday evening Mrs Mervyn Webs, of “Oakleigh,” gave a most enjoyable bridge party, there being tlirei l tables. The drawing-room was 'bright with autumn leaves and protones.” Mrs Wells received her guests in a blue marocain frock. Mrs A. Harris was wearing a black charmeu.se and jet frock: Mrs B. Christophers, nigger brown crepe de chine with Oriental trimmings; Mrs Nicoll, mole panne velvet frock; Mrs Sutherland, black satin ;and jet frock; Mrs St op ford, gold satin with a spray of autumn flowers at the side of the skirt; Miss Christophers, shot mauve and red charmeuso; Miss ! Oox, grey beaded georgette frock: Miss Owynneth, an amethyst eharmouse f rock. PAREWELL PARTY. On Tuesday evening Miss Banks, of Hamilton Road, gave a. farewell party for her nephew, Mr D. Banks, who is leaving for Vancouver shortly. The rooms were arranged with bowls of lovely flowers. A very .jolly evening was spent, with ping-pong, music and songs, while a delicious supper was provided. Miss Banks received her guests iin a brown crepe de chine and georgette frock. Mrs Jonnins was in a pale green crepe de chine frock; Mrs I. Taylor, black taffeta frock: Mrs Avcrill,

a grey charmeuso and lace frock; Miss Thelma Banks, grey georgette with pink roses; Miss Armstrong, black volvet; Miss M. Bertelson, pale grey geor-

gette frock; Miss M. Armstrong, black velvqt. The following men were prc ; sent: Messrs W. Avcrill, D. Banks, J. Hunter, K. Cut-ton, H. Armstrong, H. Ilout and T. Bell. TENNIS DANCE. A VERY PLEASING FUNCTION. A most successful dance was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening- by the Cambridge Tennis Club. -■ The committee wore: Misses I. Garland, P. and M. Armstrong, J. Thompson, C. Bertelson, G. McLarnon, and B. Speight. Mesdames Nolan, Hunter and J. P„ Robinson acted as hostesses. The table decorations were in rose and gold, with autumn tints arranged by Mrs H. Ferguson, junr.

Amongst those present were Mcsdames White, black eharmouse beaded in steel; Simpson,. black velvet ; Sands, mole velvet beaded in red; Wilkinson, black silk; Muir (Gisborne), Oriental marocain; Dallimore, brown and silver crepe do chine; K. Reeve, blue velvet; A. Cricket, black velvet; Care, old rose taffeta: Bellamy, blue jersey silk; Holden, black lace: Hulmc, black velvet; Sawcrs, champagne taffeta; Reed, old gold satin, beaded overdress; Stopford, gold crepe de chine; Vause, black sequiiu’d overdress; Milburn, pale green charmeuso; Pilkington, black and gold: Cornaga. black spangled overdress; C. Wood, almond green marocain; F, Swnyne, grey silk jersey cloth; J. Fisher, navy marocain: Misses Garland, gold brocaded crepe de chine; Armstrong, rose georgette and gold lace; M. Armstrong, primrose charnieuse; Souter, jade eharmouse, crystal embroidery; H. Moorhouso. eau de nil satin with silver; E. Robinson, maize crept 1 de chine: E. Garland, green taffeta; .T. Clemow, peacock blue velvet; .T. Thompson, blue marocain with silver lace; B. Speight, rod georgette; A. Brown, blue velvet; H. Tavlor.' blue with corise trimmings; G. McLarnon, pink taffeta; K. Fisher, jade crepe do chine; R. Morgan, old gold silk; W. Hulmo, black sal in; A. Nelson, blue satin; J. Hulmo, blue velvet; Jackson, green crepe de chine-; T. Banks, pink satin; R. Souter, almond green georgette; Crowthor, delphinium blue crepe de chine; B. Crowthor, blue organdie: C. Bertelson, green taffeta with autumn leaves; D. Clark (Hamilton). green shot taffeta with silver leaves; G. Bertelson, cherry pailotte; N. Butler, mauve taffeta with posy of violets: Hamorton, black net; White, pink silk: R. Wood (Matnngi), shot taffeta; Dvllimore, pale green crepe de chine: R. Wrntton, pink silk; R. Care, shot taffeta; Mesdames E. Souter, navy brocaded marocain with Oriental embroidery; H. Ferguson, jun., black satin and lace; Wallace, black eharmouse; Armstrong, black taffeta; Clemow, black velvet; Rout, black silk and georgette; Butler, mole arimise; Hunter,

black satin and lace; Robin son, black velvet,; Monroe, pink ebarineuse; Misses Boyce, blue taffeta; MeNaught, old rose "corvette and net; Peele (Auckland), black georgette; R. Da vvs, black velvet ; J. Richards, jade green crepe do chine; D. Vantier, black, velvet and lace; Giles, white crepe do chine and lace; R. Cornngn, cerise and gold marocain; D. Bellamy, pink georgette; Dun-

can, emerald green; Dunning, sunset yellow eharmouse; J. Bartley, floral georgette; Pouchy, almond green and silver; R. Gemmil, pink taffeta; Mat-

hews, emerald radium lace; O. Wilkinson, satin with overdress of tulle and lace; Langton, green charmeuso; Chainev, creme velvet. ENGLISH FASHIONS. A BRIEF SURVEY OF THINGS NEW.

It is stated that the favourite colour for the spring taillour will be maize. Each fashion house is showing this delightful shade, usually blended with black, and invariably cut on straightlines, the skirt made with a deep wrapover effect, and the coat cut to flare discreetly in the front, or to encase the figure quite tightly and fasten with a bow or large ornament on the left hip. Millinery, says the “Gentlewoman,” designed to wear with these creations, is severe, and practically untrimmod. Tlic colour is usually that of the costume or its facings, and the trimming to match. The dressing of the coffeur to wear beneath these little hats must necessarily, be very tight, and quite void of any chignon at the back. When the hair is shingled or bobbed it should be dressed to gain that effect. This is best, accomplished by dressing the hair in coils or plaits over either ear, and leaving the back entirely plain. Quite now and charming in effect are the pleated jabots worn with most, of the spring suits. These hang in biblike form from a band of velvet or net fastened round the throat, and are usually complemented by pleated frills peeping from the sleeve cuff. Touches of lace are everywhere most popular. For example, rovers and cuffs of Valenciennes lace to a tailored suit, frills of silver lace upon a navy serge dress, and embroidered lace to finish a bishop sleeve of net; this just shows below a satin over-sleeve. Some dresses give the appearance of being two complete frocks, the heavier material being the upper one, and this is slashed and cut in various directions to give the effect. ON THE LAWN.' The dressing nt the races at Randwick (Australia.) last month was smart, but business-like, for the majority of women wove tailor-mades, or long coats that were a mass of embroidery or rich!v trimmed with fur. There wore also a number of velvet frocks worn, and capo frock in duvotvn, marocain nnd gabardine.

The short skirts were a matter of comment on every hand, and the sparsc-

ness of their width seems to indicate a return to the “hobble” garments that were so fashionable a few years ago. The millinery, too, was attractive. Small, dose-fitting models predominated, but. here and there one saw large picture shaped velvet hats, trimmed with feathers —Sydney Morning Herald.