In the Mirror

Ladies' Mirror, Volume I, Issue 2, 1 August 1922, Page 5

In the Mirror

SOCIAL DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CENTRES AUCKLAND. THE University has been much to the fore lately. Diploma Day opened the ball, but the students showed great selfrepression, and restrained their fun, so the parchment presentation function was marked by unusual sedateness on the part of the irrespressibles. It was followed by the Graduation Ball, which took place in the Scots- Hall. This new and beautiful ballroom, with its severely classic lines, makes an ideal hall for assemblies such as these. The softly coloured lights gave a charming glow that did away entirely with the need for floral decoration, and the supper and other rooms were so evidently arranged specially for entertainment purposes as to require little in the way of adornment. The chaperones were three in number. Mrs. Segar, wearing black satin embroidered with jet, Mrs. Egerton in blue charmeuse with georgette side panels embroidered with jet, and Mrs. Dettmann in primrose charmeuse draped with tulle. Mrs. L. Leary wore black satin draped with tulle; Mrs. Maxwell Walker, cream charmeuse ; Miss N. Stretton, yellow crepe de chine ; Miss D. Barwick, cream satin ; Miss McLean, yellow charmeuse; Miss Averill, emerald green taffeta with' silver lace; Miss E. Jones, black tulle; Miss J. Russell, green taffeta ; Miss Masked, black satin ; Miss Applegate, cream charmeuse; Miss Pync, rose-pink satin. Among others present were Misses A. Milne, Ballantyne, Parkinson. Langs ford. Chambers and S. King. Unusual success attended the performance of “The Bulgarian Bug.” the extravaganza written by Mr. Leary, and performed by the University students. Being full of apposite jokes and illusions, the fun was fast and furious, and its seven nights’ season ,vas none too long. Even so. one hears of many people who were unable to obtain seats. As half the takings are to go to the University Building Fund, it will probably gain by quite a considerable sum. THE Girls’ Realm Guild gave a very enjoyable dance in the Masonic Hall, Belgium Street, recently. Being a masque affair, most of the guests were in fancy dress, though some charming evening gowns were worn as well. The chaperones were Mesdames Pilling, Brookfield, Johnston and Melville. Among the dancers were to be seen pierrots, butterflies. Eastern princesses, a rajah or two, some peasants and gypsies, also Dutch boys and girls, all gay and

debonair. A few of those present were:— Misses Walsh, M. Taylor, R. Palmer, S. Johnston. Martin, M. Cummins, Ansell, McGarry, Ziman, D. Stewart, R. Laud, D. Friend, J. Moore, Brookfield. Pyne, Shayle George. luce, Goak (2), Barry, Mill van ey, Elgin. T. Peat, Mavis Brigham. Smallfield and Marion Brigham. MRS. Harry Philcox recently celebrated the twenty-first birthday of her daughter by a most delightful little dance at her residence, Parnell. Beautiful scarlet flowers. mingled with ferns, decorated the rooms. Mrs. Philcox received her guests.

wearing rose-coloured charmeuse; Miss Muriel Philcox wore a lovely -frock of deep cream georgette over charmeuse. trimmed with roses of the same material ; Miss B. Philcox, pink charmeuse ; Mrs. T. Philcox, black with touches of tangerine ; Mrs. Brigham, pink taffeta; Mi?« Brigham, green taffeta; Mrs. E. Allison, pale blue georgette; Miss Motion, pale pink charmeuse; Miss Rathbone, pale pink charmeuse; Miss Averill, pale blue brocade;

Miss Alderton, pale grey georgette; Miss Ax ford, blue charmeuse, touches of silver; Miss Kingswell, blue taffeta; Miss Roberto*1 ’ pale green georgette, silver lace; Miss Russell, white satin; Miss • Lamer, pink charmeuse with sequin drapings; Miss Robertson, rose pink ; Miss Ranger, white and silver; Miss Cox, white satin ; and Miss Gilfillan, blue and silver. TV/TRS. Allan Moody gave a charming violet jazz tea recently for Miss Hazel Herdman, who is staying in Auckland for the winter months. The tea table was decorated with violets and mauve and lemon streamers tied to small mauve baskets of violets, of which each guest received one. Among those present were :—Misses Elbe Maguire, Munro-Allison, Kingswell (2), Craig, Morris, Culpan, Colson. Griffiths and Coldicutt. Mrs. Stringer gave a most delightful bridge party recently at “Invermar,” the residence of Mrs. George Roberts, kindly lent for the occasion. The guests were:— Mesdames Bloomfield. Roberts, Alfred Nathan, Smith, Upfill, Brown, Sid. Nathan, Rayner. Friedlander, C. Nathan, Henderson, Alexander, Stewart, Colbeck, Thomas, Foster, and Miss Walker. A most delicious tea was served in the dining-room. The table was decorated with freesias, anemones, narcissi, maiden-hair fern and trails of smilax. SIMPLY termed a “long night,” but how the pupils of Miss - Aileen Beresford enjoyed her charming ’ little dance in the Masonic Flail last month. The orchestra played delightfully, and the graceful dancers made a pretty spectacle under the soft amber-shaded lights. An original and entertaining break in the usual programme was the Jazz Ballet of eight clever little girl dancers, wearing jazz costumes, who sang while they danced round the ballroom. The supper-room was by no means the least enjoyable, and looked very dainty, the table being decorated with flowers and ribbons . QUITE a brilliant ball was given by the Auckland Aero Service Club in the Scots Hall, and so enjoyable was the function that it is proposed to -make it an annual affair. Masses of waving, ferns and white arum lilies decorated the platform, and from here the singing jazz band'rendered excellent music. A very remarkable and uncommon feature in the decorations was a 35 horse-power whippet plane, kindly lent by Mr. Dexter, which” was placed on the front of the platform. Midnight blue and rosy pink "lights were reflected on the wings, and over the propeller, Mrs. A. R.

Brett had very cleverly arranged the crest and motto of the Club in white flowers and maidenhair fern. Nikau palms decorated the doorways leading to the card, smoking and supper rooms, the last of which was gay with a red, white and blue scheme arranged by Miss Stevenson and members of the committee. The chaperones were: Mrs. A. D. Seabrook, wearing black net and sequins; Mrs. A. R. Brett, black satin and gold tissue ; Mrs. Geo. Fowlds, black satin; Mrs. J. Allum, black and gold georgette; Mrs. J. J. Craig, black satin with gold edgings; Mrs. Sutherland, black satin and gold tissue; Mrs. Downie, navy blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Sharley, black and gold crepe de chine; Mrs. Sinton, black. velvet and gold lace. Amongst others present were —Miss D. Herman wearing heliotrope net and georgette; Miss Newcomb, blue charmeuse; Miss Halstead, gold tissue; Miss Fowlds, beaten silver tissue; Miss Gwen Latimer, blue silk with lace drapings; Miss Phyllis Latimer, pink silk and mauve tissue • Miss Sutherland, white satin and silver lace; Miss Esme Purchas, mauve georgette and silver; Miss Rhodes, pale pink georgette; Miss B. Edwards, flame satin; Miss J. Edwards, pink brocade; Miss Cowan, flame crepe de chine; Miss D. Sullivan, gold tissue lace Miss Martinengo, eggshell blue charmeuse and lace Miss Bannister, white crepe de chine; Miss Stevenson, floral georgette over crimson silk; Miss Williamson (Christchurch), blue georgette embroidered with pearls; Miss de Schryver. salmon pink crepe de chine; Miss Polten. blue jersey silk; Miss D. Nathan, white satin and georgette; Miss Nolan, appliqued gold silk and lace; Miss McPhail, pink brocade; Miss Milne, black taffeta; Miss Westward, flame and silver lace; Miss Craig, white satin and silver lace ; Miss Willoughby, black and blue sequin net; Miss McKenzie, French frock of pale pink and blue; Miss Pyne, rose taffeta and gold; Miss Budd, black lace and satin; Miss Lawrence, pale pink georgette; Miss Lauder, white net and sequins. THE College Rifles Club held their Jubilee Ball in the Scots Hall, which had been gaily decorated with nikau palms, and, in addition, a 4.5 howitzer had been placed in the centre of the room. Hanging from the gallery was a beautiful flag, which was presented some time ago to the Hornchurch Depot, and later forwarded to the College Rifles in Auckland. Amongst those present Mrs. Dignan wore champagne allover lace; Mrs. Kay, blue velvet; Mrs. Stilwell, blue and silver; Mrs. Sellers, gold tissue and spangles; Mrs. Dettman, white silk; Mrs. Downie, black taffeta and porcelain blue coat; Mrs. Corliss Sinton, black velvet and gold lace; Miss Purchas, kingfisher blue with gold embroidery; Miss Stevenson,

sea-green crepe de chine; Miss Miller, white silk and silver edgings; Miss Aubin, blacksilk ; Miss Mason, blue and gold net; Miss McGuire, rose pink; Miss Earl, pink spangled net; Miss Wilton, cream, silk and fur trimmings; Miss Halstead, black velvet; Miss Ballantyne, black sequin and net; Miss Richardson, pink silk; Miss Lauder, pink and white spangled net; Miss E. Gill, pink

and sequins; Miss L. Peacocke, flame taffeta; Miss Ross, blue taffeta; Miss Henley, tangerine and cream silk; Miss Milne, black taffeta; Miss Clay, vieux rose charmeuse; Miss Gribben, pale blue satin; Miss Buchanan, salmon pink taffeta; Miss Gillis, jade green georgette; Miss J. Russell, flame satin; Miss E. Lynch, black crepe de chine; Miss N. * Mason, white taffeta; Miss M. Mason, cream silk lace; Miss Reeves, tangerine and bottlegreen velvet; Miss Edwards, flame brocaded satin; Miss Richardson, pink silk. HAMILTON. MRS. F. B. Jolly -LtA gave a little bridge party recently at her home, “Windermere.” Cards were played in the billiardroom. which looked charming with decorations of pale pink roses and purple irises. Mrs. Jolly, who was wearing a petuniacoloured frock of crepe de chine, was assisted in entertaining by Miss B. Jolly, wearing a becoming frock of sapphire silk. The guests were:—Mrs. E. Rawson, in a frock of mole and metal blue satin-faced cloth, mole hat with wing; Mrs. R. P. Stewart wore a pastel cloth costume, and dark blue hat with pink roses; Mrs. O’Meara, dark blue, with a small black hat; Mrs. T. F. Jolly, blue and grey frock-of soft silk, and toque of gold tissue with gold grapes; Mrs. E. P. Cowles, midnight blue frock of heavy crepe de chine, toque to match with feathered brim; Mrs. J. Carter, oyster grey cloth costume, with beaver hat; Mrs. F. Wilson, cream tailored costume, picture hat; Mrs. P. E. Stevens, frock of autumn brown silk, toque to match with gold ornament; Mrs. Grey, dark blue coat-frock with handsome embroideries, black hat with touches of bright colour; Miss Jolly, dark blue silk costume, smart blue hat with berries; Miss C. Jolly, leaf-toned brown silk frock, brown hat with touches of gold. AN enjoyable little dance took place at the golf house on a recent Saturday evening, when a number of the members attended. Those present were Mrs. H. Douglas (President Ladies’ Club), Mrs. A. J. Storey, Mrs. T. Walshe, Mrs. Lusk, Mrs. H. Gillies, Mrs. F. Bond and Mrs. A. Bond, and Misses Hammond, Norris, McMullin. Southey-Baker, Beale, Donney, B. Jolly, Coventry, McNichol, Kimble, Heywood, Coulthard, Rawson, Ring, M. Manning and Tisdall. The Hamilton Croquet Club held an “At Home” in the Theatre Royal Tearoom recently, and the opportunity was taken to present to Mrs. T. F. Jolly half a dozen beautiful cups and saucers, in recognition of the services she has rendered the club for several years. A few of the visitors present were;—Mrs. T. F. Jolly, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. G. Hyde, Mrs. A. E. Cox, Mrs. H. J. Ferguson, Mrs. T. Platt, Mrs. F. B. Jolly, Mrs.

Masters, Mrs. Yorke, Mrs. A. S. Brewis, Mrs. O’Meara and Mrs. P. E. Stevens. So far there have not been many dances taking place this season, but a golf ball looms somewhere near, and ■is creating interest amongst the keener dancing set. A very successful “tennis” dance took place at Te Awamutu recently, when a large number of Hamilton visitors were present. —lmogen. ■ HAWKES BAY. T ADY Jellicoe recently visited Hastings -L* for the purpose of bringing the Honourable Myrtle and the Hon. Nora Jellicoe as pupils to Woodford House, Havelock North. During her stay, Lady Jellicoe was the guest of Miss Elsie Williams, at Frimley, and on her way to Wellington paid a flying visit to Mrs. J. B. A’Deane at Takapau. The Law Ball in Napier was a brilliant success, as was the Okawa Rifle Club and the Tennis Dance in Hastings. The Cabarets here are deservedly popular. An informal dance was given by Miss Joyce Beamish, who wore a dainty frock of white satin and net with a pretty trail of pink flowers. Mrs. Beamish was gowned in black sequined crepe de chine. The engagement is announced of the Headmaster of Christ’s College, Christchurch, the Rev. Ernest Courtenay Cross, D. 5.0., M.C., M.A., second son of the Rev. I. Ilbert Cross, South Molton, Devon, to Joyce, only daughter of Canon Arthur Williams, of Te Ante, Hawkes Bay. Mrs. T. Waterworth has left Hastings for Wellington on a health-recruiting tour, which includes a visit to the Islands. Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Dickson (formerly Miss Molly Hodge), who have been in Havelock North, have gone to Sydney cn route for their future home in the Malay States. — Cynthia. WELLINGTON. THE gay season is fully upon us, and J- quite a number of social events of particular interest to many are in the air. Of these, a few are the Star Boating Club Ball,

and the Opening of Parliament, always a ceremonious event, the Wellington races, the Racing Club Ball, the Ladies’ Savage Club Night, and a children’s fancy dress dance, arranged by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Navy League and the Girls’ Branch of that organisation. There are also sev-

eral private'entertainments in the way of receptions and teas. An interesting visitor to Wellington recently was Mrs. E. C. Barton, who is known in many parts of the world, including New Zealand. Mrs. Barton has proprietary rights in newspapers in Spain, France, America and Great Britain. She has been a working journalist, and is a keen and able dramatic, literary and art critic. She has one son, who is being educated at Cambridge, and three nephews. She is leaving shortly from Auckland with the daughter of an old school friend • for America, the Continent and England, and she will probably be away for about eighteen months. IT is not always that the doer of good deeds is honoured while in the flesh; recognition in so many cases comes when he or she is no longer with us, and the appreciation that might have added so much encouragement and happiness comes too late. Such, however, is not the case with AT ICC 1\ /T »■» 'TIT T? loh d y-w -C 4-U/X 1. »4- X avxioo • JLTXCI.I y JLVICIIIIIUIIU, "uaugiuu \J I 'tilC IcILC Judge Richmond, who in 1906 founded the Wellington Free Kindergartens. On a recent Saturday Sir Robert Stout, the Chief Justice, unveiled a sundial in her honour,

erected at the Taranaki Street Free Kindergarten, a large gathering of friends and helpers of the Kindergarten movement being present. To those who know Miss Richmond, the idea was peculiarly appropriate to her picturesque and stately personality, and it was not surprising that her friends chose such a form of commemorating her services. The pedestal, of Australian jarrah, is of the Tudor period, carved with a Tudor rose, and stands upon a wide circular base of bricks and ' concrete. Around the ■face of the dial runs the motto, “Waste not thine hour,” chosen by the architect in memory of a soldier friend, whose favourite motto it was, and who fell in the war. In consideration of the small people who attend the Kindergarten, it is of low stature, so that they can easily follow the dial as it marks the sunny hours when they come. Sir Robert Stout was accompanied by Lady Stout, to whom was presented a bouquet of crimson shaded flowers. Several of those who had been associated with Miss Richmond in founding the kindergartens in Wellington were present, including Dr. Fell, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Spragg, and Mr. and Mrs. James Burnett. At the present time Miss Richmond is living in England, and

it is to be hoped that she will return to New Zealand before long.—Dorothea.

CHRISTCHURCH.

THIS has been a month of very heavy frosts, when, muffled to the eyes, we asked each other anxiously if we believed in the old adage, “As the days lengthen the cold strengthens,” but the days have been sunny and bright, and admirably suited to out-door pastimes. Great preparations are being made for the Lewisham General Hospital Bazaar, which, after months of great activity, is to eventuate in August, during Grand National Week. The object is to provide funds to erect a General Hospital, in which the poor of all denominations will be nursed and cared for by the Lewisham Nursing Sisters, who already have a large private hospital in Christchurch.

Hunting is very popular just now, and both the Christchurch Hunt Club and the Brackenfield Club have splendid meets each week. Many of the Canterbury Club, including Mr. Derek Westenra (master) and Mrs.- Westenra, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Grigg. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Grigg, and Miss Peggy Norton, have gone to Timaru for the point to point. Mrs. William Wood, who has just left for England, where she will in future reside, has been the guest of honour at several parties recently, a particularly delightful musical “At Horne” being given by Mrs. George Harper, at which the guests included Mr. and Mrs. Crooke, Mrs. Andreae, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Loughnan, Mrs. Wilding, Madame Gower Burns, Mrs. Henry Murray, and Mrs. Gossett. ’

AT the Girls’ Friendly Society’s Hostel, in the presence of a very large gathering of friends. Archbishop Julius presented Mrs. Wood with a writing companion, and said that he could not sufficiently express his own and his people’s gratitude to the departing guest, who for seventeen years had been honorary secretary of the hostel, and for the past three years had been president. A “Pound Day” was observed last month at St. Anne’s Home for Girls, and each guest was asked to visit the Home, which is now situated on Papanui Road, and take a pound of anything useful tapioca, washing soda— best of all, a pound note. Much interest was taken in the function, which was the first of its kind that has been held in Christchurch, and it is hoped to stimulate interest in this branch of rescue work that is being carried on by the Anglican Sisterhood.

A delightful bridge party was given by Mrs. EL D. Acland as a farewell to her sister, Miss Watson, who has been spending some months in Christchurch, and is now returning to Sydney. The guests were Mrs. Rolleston, Mrs. Wigram, Mrs. Godley, Mrs. F. G. Gibson, Mrs. Algar Williams. Mrs. Walter Fox, Mrs. Nancarrow, Mrs. J. Anderson. Mrs. John Stevenson. Mrs. Jellett. Miss Hilda Williams. Mrs. Kingscote. Miss Suttor, Mrs. Eric Harper, Mrs. F. H. Pyne, Mrs. J. Turnbull, Mrs. T. L. Cowlishaw, and Mrs. T. Y. Wardrop. The monthly meeting of the Plunket Society was attended by Dr. Truby King, whose health campaign in Canterbury has been such a splendid success. The doctor congratulated the Society on having such a fine staff of nurses, who were so wholeheartedly devoted to their work. It was

stated that the question of engaging a sixth nurse' for the office would soon have to be considered. THE Canterbury Women’s Club is a very popular institution, and its social functions are always well attended. A very enjoyable musical reception was held recently, when a particularly good programme was much appreciated. Amongst the guests was Lady Denniston, who has lately resigned the Presidency, and who has just returned from a visit to Dunedin. —ISOBEL. DUNEDIN. AT the St. Cecilia Club the other -t*- day we had a very fascinating address upon “Music in Nature,”

given by Miss Edith Howes, so well known to young people for her children’s nature stories and fairy, tales. The St. Cecilia Club is itself composed of girls who love music and who meet to sew. chat and recite. Sometimes excellent musical programmes are gone through. Miss Howes spoke of the music of the sea, of the wind, of the myriad insects that hum in the sunshine, and of the bird music, most wonderful of all. She was listened to with deep interest, and songs, music, and recitations were contributed by the following:— Misses Whitely, M. Wood, P.

Black, W. Wood, E. Aslin, M. Smith, Rene Aslin, V. Bagley, V. Brookes, D. Greigg and Barclay. Mrs. J. E. Macassey gave a bridge party at her residence, “The Hermitage,” St. Clair, on a recent Tuesday night—four tables. The players were Mesdames Cotter ill, Cheeseman, Sherek, MacMaster, Hilton, Marshall Macdonald, Miss Sise, Messrs. Galbraith, Macassey, Cotterill, Hilton; McArthur, Dunlop, Dr. Ross, and Dr. Marshall Macdonald. Mrs. P. Marshall will stay with her brother at the Lower Hutt during the absence of her husband in England. Dr. Marshall will return to the Dominion at the end of the year. The marriage of Professor Jack.

of Otago University, to Miss Manson, Matron of Knox College, took place the other clay. CPHE Women’s Club here-recently held a most interesting exhibition of lace, modern and old. A very beautiful wedding gown and veil of convent-made Limerick lace, belonging to Mrs. George Ritchie was notable. There were some old rose point, some point de Venise, and a fine Irish crochet collar,- a hundred years old, shown by Mrs. Leach. Mrs. and Miss Ross lent some exquisite things, a fan and collar of silk Honiton. a handkerchief and collar of Vene-

tian point. Not the least interesting piece was a filet panel that had once been part of Cardinal Pole’s bed quill, somewhere between the years 1500-1588. How Carrickmacross lace is made from the pattern to the finished lace was shown by Miss Bell, of Waiheno, who lent a beautiful fan with pearl inlaid sticks, also scarves and a flounce of the same lace. Members’ own work consisted of point lace in silk and cotton braids, collars, handkerchiefs,, mats, etc., Honiton and point, Irish crochet, and an original design by an elderly lady showing an amazing number of different stitches. The Musical Circle of the Otago Women’s Club gave a Brahms evening lately, which proved to be highly appreciated by the members. Miss Ida White was in the chair, and prefaced the musical programme with a well-written

sketch of the life of Johannes Brahms. She also introduced each item with a few sentences referring- to its particular characteristic, and' also played all the accompaniments. The performers were Misses V. Barron and J. McDonald. Foster, Lambert, Mrs. W. Evans, and Mrs. H. de C. McArthur. Among those present besides the performers were Mesdames Johnston, Seelye, Le Cren, Cameron, Bennett, and Misses Spedding, Kirk, Duncan. Smith and Burton.— —Leonora. 0 O O The portraits of The Honourable George Jellicoe. Mrs. Gunson. the children of Mr. and Mr c t Macky. Mrs. Napier, and Mrs. Parkes. which appeared in the July issue of this journal were from the Schmidt Studios. Those of the Lawson-Field wedding, Miss Ax ford and Miss Motion were from the Bartlett Studio.