The Social World.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXI, Issue 2562, 29 August 1931, Page 6

The Social World.

{By Our Lady Reporter.)

1 . nf ATVT .crpments and contributions of social it Bras, written of Y « Socia i Editorj Inde p e ndent Office. In ) KLX and addraflßjmist be enclosed =

PERSONAL. Mi«B D. Nccly went to Auckland on Friday to spend part of her holidays. Hiss Nancy Purdom, of Parnoll, Auckland, is staying with Mrs T. P. Richards, Thornton Road. Airs L. S. Cupples, of Karapiro, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs E. Eoberson, of Eotorua, returned home this week. Mrs M.ervyn Wells, who has been the guest of Mrs Owen Campbell, Fairview Road, Mount Eden, has returned borne. Mrs Bullard,' of Tauranga, is staying % vith her sister, Mrs Law, at the Bank of New South Wales. AN ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Dorothy Elizabeth, second duughtcr oi Mi" and Mrs Ri J. Ncely, of "Brackenfield," Cambridge, to William Nicholson, son of Mr and Mrs T. Robinson, of Eoto-o-rangi. BRIDGE PARTIES. On Friday evening Miss J. Priestley gave a most enjoyable bridge party for the benefit of the Golf Club. The rooms were artistically arranged with Iceland poppies and daffodils. The first prize was won by Miss Butler, and the second by Miss Iva Garland. Mrs Priestley was wearing a black embossed chiffon velvet frock; Miss Priestley was in a black embossed chiffon frock; Mrs Middleton, old rose taffeta:; Mrs Freeman, green souple satin and amethyst coat; Miss D. Nccly, Wnck sprigged taffeta; Miss F. Langton, rose floral taffeta; Miss Skcet, red ripple ninon; Miss Garland, blue and rose floral velvet; Miss Butler, black lace; Miss Short, leaf green taffeta and lace; Miss R. Souter, coral chiffon velvet; Miss Couper, violet georgette; Miss Blythe, black georgette beaded in red and green beads; Miss Nolan, black georgette; Miss Mackercth, black satin; Miss N. Banks, black lace with a touch of blue; Miss M. Souter, green georgette; Miss Armstrong, green crepe do chine patterned in beige; Miss Veale, primrose and beige ninon; Miss Collis, buttercup georgette.

On Friday evening Mrs Garrard entertaincd'a number of friends at bridge, when a most enjoyable time was spent The room was most attractively decorated with bowls of pink japonica, Iceland poppies, daffodils, violets, plum blossom and pussy willow. The prize for the "hidden number" was won by Mrs Possenniskio. Mrs Garrard received her guests wearing a black ring velvet frock trimmed with fur; Mrs Garrard, senr., was in a black embossed velvet frock, and a coat of autumn tinted floral velvet. Those present, were: Mrs Nicoll, blue ninon and blue embossed velvet coat; Mrs Brewer, burgundy lace; Mrs Calvert, Princess Mary blue silk and floral velvet coat; Mrs Possenniskie, black georgette and lemon velvet figured coat; Mrs Tod, floral ring velvet; Mrs Wooldridge. pale blue figured taffeta; Mrs Coupcr, navy blue crepe de chine; Miss Brann, black laces; Miss S. Brann, beige lace; Miss Gwynneth, black embossed georgette. * ■* » Miss Joan Yeale, of Pukororo, entertained a few of her girl friends at bridge on Tuesday evening. The room was'attractively decorated with Iceland poppies, wallflowers, pansies and pussy willow. The prize-winners were Miss Butler first, Miss Z. Hunter second. Mrs Veale was wearing a burgundy crepe de chine frock; Miss Vcalc, beign floral georgette f'i'ock; Miss Collis, emerald green crepe do chine; Miss Priestley, pink georgette; Miss Skcet, brown figured velvet; Miss Z. Hunter, lime georgette; Miss D. Noely, burgundy satin; Miss X. Banks, blue velvet; Miss Butler, apricot georgette. CARD EVENING. The first of a series of fortnightly card and dance evenings was held by the Arawa Lodge in the Arawa Hull on "Wednesday evening last, and proved most successful. The winners at th-j "500" tables were Mrs A. Fletcher and Mr H. Woolley, while the consolation prizes were won by Mrs E. Cubis and Mr Skelton. After supper a dance was held for which Miss 0. Bishop provided the music. HUNT TEA. The following ladies were present at the Hunt afternoon tea on Wednesday, for which the Misses Hcwctt and >Souter were hostesses:—

Mrs T. Ranstead, Mrs J. Fisher, Mrs W. A. Fisher, Mrs J. Graham, Mrs G. Ranstead, Mrs D. Gorric, Mrs T. Pickering, Mrs Blcnnerhassett, Mrs Speakc, Mrs P. Clarkin, Miss B. Crowi ther, Miss J. Phillips, Miss K. Fisher, Miss A. Hewctt, Miss C. Hcwctt, Miss E. Souter, Miss M. Souter, Miss P. Gorric, Miss K, Ranstead, Miss P. Ranstead, Miss P. McDouglall, Miss Townsend, Miss C. Hope, Miss Hope, Miss E. Blythe, Miss 0. Graham, Miss A. Speakc, Miss Speake, Miss M. Bailey, Miss Daislcy. FANCY DRESS DANCE AT KARAPIRO. The Karapiro social committee held a very successful plain and fancy dress dance at Karapiro on Tuesday eveninglast. The hall was specially'decorated with ferns, palms and streamers for the occasion, which, together with the picturesque fancy costumes of the ladies, presented a gay appearance. The music was supplied by Clayton's orchestra and Mr F. Coulter efficiently carried out the duties of M.C. Mrs C. Fletcher won the first prize for the most original fancy dress, as a Market Garden. It was disappointing' that no men appeared in fancy dress. Euby Newcombc, as Night, won the girl's prize and Ken Coulter, as Cricketer, the boy's. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr Angus Gault and Miss V. McLeod.

The following committee were responsible for organising this effort, and the thanks of the district arc due to them for a very successful function, as well as for the jolly fortnightly gatherings held by them during the Avinter months:—Mrs E-. Newcombc, Miss Irene Rose, Miss Emily Rose, Messrs F. Coulter, G. Rose, C. H. Humphries (chairman), A. Harris (secretary). The following were in fancy dress: — Mrs C. Fletcher, Market Garden; Mrs B. Newcombc, Morning Tub; Miss V. Garland, Eastern Lady; Miss N. Garland, Russian Dancer; Miss >E. Rose, Eed Cross Nurse; Miss L. Rose, Tea for Two; Miss V. McLeod, Gipsy; Miss Euby Newcombc, Night, Miss M. Hall, Japanese Lady; Miss J. Maberly, Jazz Pierrette; Master Ken. Coulter, Cricketer.

Othere present were: Mrs A. Bruce, figured georgette; Mrs Hall, saxc blue marocaiii; Mrs Cubis, pink and white satin; Mrs Waugh, navy niarocain; Mrs Wilcox, black and silver lace; Mrs Price, pink silk; Mrs Fowler, black georgette; Mrs Kay, lemon satin; Mrs Seeney, pink satin and lace; Miss I. Coulter, claret chenille velvet; Miss E. Ganley, lace and georgette over lemon satin; Miss D. McLcod, lime crepe de chine; Miss N. Bruce, pink satin; Miss Z. Cameron (Waitomo), black lace and georgette; Miss E. McCulloch, navy crepe de chine; Miss Edna Martin, (Auckland), Chinese red georgette; Miss Elvia Taylor (Auckland), sea green taffeta; Miss Irene Rose, figured satin; Miss Miles, black georgette; Miss M. Waugh, black crepe de chine; Miss M. McKenzie, pale blue satin; Miss N. Burke, pink taffeta' with net Miss Coulter, black georgette; Miss C. Garland, pink crepe de chine. THE RUGBY BALL. A SOCIAL SUCCESS. A LARGE ATTENDANCE. Held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening last the Cambridge Kugby Union's annual ball was again a great success, there being the large attendance of about 100 couples. The arrangements made for the ball were very satisfactory, and the function went with a swing that helped those present to enjoy the evening to the full and in consequence the event was a social success. The dance floor was in excellent order and Clayton's orchestra of six instruments provided a splendid dance programme. Again this year the union was favoured in being supported by a very representative ladies' committee, with Mrs W. H. Hall as convener. The ladies had gone to much labour and trouble to prepare a most sumptuous supper that was done full justice to. There was not a single hitch throughout the ball, and its success reflected great credit on all concerned. The supper tables, and, in fact, the entire supper-room presented a delightful appearance. Above the supper tables was a canopy of blue and white streamers (union's colours), while the tallies were artictically decorated with spring flowers, the handiwork of Mrs M. Wells, assisted by Mrs Connor. The stage in the main hall was arranged as a sitting-out room, with the union's several cups and banners re-

posing on a table in the centre of the stage.

During the course of the evening the president, Mr H. Cubis, extended the union's thanks to the public for the support accorded Rugby football in the district during the past season. Mr Cubis gave thanks to all who, in anyway, had assisted the union during the especially mentioning the Leamington Domain Board and the Borough Council, also the hotel proprietors for the use of dressing accommodation. Special thanks were extended by Mr Cubis to the ladies' committee for their valuable assistance in providing the supper, not only this season, but in many years gone by. The ladies' committee was as folio ivs:—Mosdames W. H. Hall, H. Cubis, [•'. .Tames, V. Boulton, Beer, S. Hall, Kingdou, A. Harris, W. J. Harris, J. Watt, J. Byrne, J. W. Garland, Haworth, F. H. Green, C. Kelly, Connor, Wells, Gibbons, P. Petersen and Misses Bourke and B. Watt. The general arrangements and the control of the dance were managed by the union's officials, with tho addition of Mr A. E. Han-is. Among the ladies present were the following: — Mrs W. H. Hall, black satin beaute relieved with white, black shawl; Mrs H. Cubis, navy blue crepe do chine; Mrs Edgar James, lime floral celanese, black coatee; Mrs V. G. Boulton, black ring velvet;'Mrs Gardener, Parma violet beaute; Mrs S. M. Hall, gold lace, blue shawl; Mrs. Kingdou, navy blue crepe de chine; Mrs J. Watt, black georgette and diamante trimming; Mrs J. Byrne, black georgette and lace, bridge coat; Mrs Haworth, black satin and georgette; Mrs J. Haworth, cherry satin; Mrs W. J. Harris, ivory georgette, diamante trimming; Mrs W. Meanie, blue crepe de chine; M'sis E. Jones, brown taffeta and bridge coat; Mrs Thomas (To Kuiti), pale blue satin; Mrs J. S. William, lace; Mrs Lcckie, embroidered satin; Mrs E. L. Lang,

pink embroidered celanese; Mrs Davis, green georgette; Mrs Trask, black georgette, floral bridge coat; Mrs G. Wells, red georgette and crepe de chine; Mrs E. J. Harris, navy blue "crepe de chine with diamante; Mrs C. Kelly, black satin; Mrs Stokoe, seafoam" green crepe de chine; Mrs Arthur Larkins, pink satin and net; Mrs T. Shaw (Matangi), navy georgette; Mrs W. A. Davis, white crepe de chine, red velvet coatee; Mrs Kcyworth, blue taffeta and silver lace.

cerise georgette, brocaded coatee; J, Martin, blue crepe de chine; M.

I'.a m say (Hamilton) pink lacc over satin with bridge coat; Muriel Ramsay (Hamilton), violet satin beautc and bridge coat; Jean McLeod, reeeda green taffeta; F. Beange, floral georgette and bridge coat; Ruby Neill, green satin; Margery Cummins, scarlet .-ilk lace and tulle hem; H. Sharp, pink frilled satin; Elina Cubis, green floral satin; D. Harris, pink crepe de chine; E. Tapp, water-lily green moire taffeta and lacc balero; L. Tapp, maple blue moire taffeta; K. Bourkc, cherry red georgette; D. Drew, green silk net and georgette; L. Andrew, midnight blue satin.

Miss E. Atkinson, I.'.;:: taffeta; Miss J. Stevenson, mauve georgette, silver tinsel; Miss L. MacFarlane, red crepe de chine; Miss Maude Tate (Hamilton), lemon floral taffeta; Miss D. Jones, pink satin; Miss B. Watt, green flowered taffeta and net; Miss E. Bourke, rose pink taffeta; Miss J. Hughes (Matangi), green crepe do chine, frilled; Miss O. Holmes, ivory georgette and silver embroidery; Miss J. Hastie (Hamilton), shell pink crepe do chine and bridge coat; Miss J. Curie (Auckland), gold satin; Miss D. Newcombe, shell pink georgette; Miss I. Baer, saxe blue crepe de chine; Miss N. Byrne, pink taffeta, inset with fische act; Miss M. Duncan, apricot satin; Miss A. Curie (Hamilton), mist blue crepe de chine; Miss D. Ferris (Hamil:on), white satin bcaute and bridge coat; Miss Cotton, ankle-length black »atin; Miss Jean Ramsay (Hamilton), mist blue georgette and bridge coat; Miss W. J. Bradshaw (Auckland), green satin, lace overdress; Miss E. '.Bradshaw, moonlight blue satin; Miss N. Hall, blue taffeta; Miss Gwen Beer, cameo taffeta and rose bridge coat; Miss L. B. Potts, pink and green silk; Miss M. Bourke, buttercup georgette; Miss Gladys Beer, rosebud taffeta; Misses Mattie Odium, pale pink satin, jiiovon hem; Paris, blue taffeta; Lake, (Wellington) shell pink lace; V. Swetman, green silver lace; K. Lawrence, black satin and lace; E. Caley, almond green satin and green velvet coatee; G. Walker (Waharoa), red crepe de chine; Vera McLcod, sunset crepe de chine; M. Shaw, green georgette; R. Niclioll, pink taffeta; Graci Cook (Hamilton), black lace and I.ridge coat; L. Clare (Hamilton), red velvet; Rose Arnold, ankle length ap-ple-green geoigette; M. Turnbull, mist blue taffeta; D. Wallace, white moire taffeta; E. Harrison, black silk, moractiiii satin trimming; N. Wallace, white crepe satin; M. Boulton, blush pink georgette and shawl; J. Miller, lemon floral ninon; R. Niclioll, midnight blue taffeta; O. Bishop, mist blue georgette over satin lame coatee; H. O'Keei'e, black georgette, and ring velvet; P. O'Keefe. rose pink frilled satin; A. Stuart, lemon taffeta, shawl to tone; B. Miller, ankle length green taffeta and tulle; A. Miller, ivory satin, silver trimming; Ruby Arnold, figured georgette and floral velvet coatee; E. Morris, orange satin and net; G. Walker, red crepe de chine; A. Morrow (Hamilton), pink satin; H. Crompton, (Hamilton) pink taffeta; M. Taylor (Hamilton), blue lace and bridge coat; L. Cooke, pink georgette; J. Lupton (Remuera), pink satin with floral trimmings, shawl to tone; D. Carwell-Cooke