Social Events of the Week.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 58, Issue 72, 27 April 1929, Page 14

Social Events of the Week.

by "Dolores."

Frilis and Fashions

eresting J Pars and ' Personals

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THE CABARET. Extremely joiiy was the cabaret, held iast baturday uight in the h'oresters' Jiall. lt was race night and luaiiy dancers attended atter the Jdastnigb rauec, among them being a nuiiitier ot strangers. The liall was briglitly and prettily deeorated and delightlul niusic was supplied by the popuiar cabaret orchestra. bome of those i>resent were : — Mrs J. A. Pnce, wlio wore an extremely pretty trock ot tioral tatfetas. 31rs 1'. North, bandsome ivory lace l'rock. Miss P. Hudon, fcinart black trock, the skirt being coniposed of pointe-1 trills edgcd with silver. Miss Hunter, becoming black georgette. .Mias T. Pesant, dainty pnik beaded trock. Miss i. Pobertson, Wellington, bcautitul pink georgette. Miss E. Morgan, giaecful frock or IjJue georgette. Miss P- V\ oodward was attractiveiy dres^ed 111 pmk georgette. Miss J. Polarul, dainty dress ot ereani lace over deep pink. Miss Kenny, very pretty frock oi red trilled georgette. Miss It. Scannell, beautiful frock of lenion embroidered georgette with two-tiered skirt. Miss J. Landels, becoming frock oi blue cliiffon velvet. Miss C. Symes, graceful frock of black flowered ninon. Miss lt. Symes, beautiful flesh pink georgette frock. Miss J. Symes, lovely frock of paie apricot georgette. Miss T. Wright, pretty dress of red

organdie. Miss J. Nichelsoft, Wellington, effective frock of cherry georgette with pointed skirt. Miss E. Barry, attractive frock oi blue embossed net. Aiso present were : — Mr and Mrs N. Bell, Mr and Mrs J. Cowper, Mrs P. Laue, Miss Goodall, Aliss Groome, Miss Norton, Miss D. Huucan, Miss liislop, and others. Messrs J. A. Priee, P. Nortli, C. IBuddo, Grace, E. Nelson, 1). Lane, Van Ashe, Steele, Bcll, Rodney, Capfe Anderson, Boys, Gordon, P. Douglas, Strachan, J. \Vhite, Holden, M. Gordon, Stead, D. Gilbertson and many jnore. WH1TE AFTERNOON. Members of the staff of the Girls' Bigh School were entertained on Saturday afternoon of lasb week by Mrs F. W. Triggs. Lincoln road, at a most enjoyahle white tea given for Miss Stone, whose marriage takes place soon. The guests were entertained with music, and tables wero set out in the library for bridge enthusiasts. A (lelicious tea was provided and Aliss ' Stone received a number of beautiful 1 gifts as well as the good wishes of all present. Mrs Triggs wore a handsome frock \ of black georgette. Her daughter, , Miss Enid Triggs, was charmingly civessed in pale pink crepe de chine. B Miss Stone was in a becoming pink jumper suit. Also present were : Miss MacDrar1 Ti-id, Miss McRae, Miss Gallagher, 1 ^liss Duncan, Nli.ss Bremner, _ Aliss 8 Rrown, AI i ss Goodwin, l\.liss \ ickery. " Miss Stensc.il, Miss Wrencli and Miss i" Gillies. ; SURPR1SE PA i* A surprise party was held at Mrs \Tright's residence, 25 Raffles street, 'f on Wednesdav evening last, to celeif brate the coming-of-age of Miss Jean Knott, of Hastings street. >a The evening was spent in singing, games and dancing, music being supplied hy Messrs Russell and Harris, V also the gramophone. 'a At supper time the guest of the 'B evening was presented with a lovely 1 birthdav eake and tokens of goodwill fiom her workmates. hiiss Knott, who was taken conrv pietel.v by surprise, thanked all present for their happy thought and gooi g uislies, and atter more dancing and ^ games a very happy evening was brought to a close by the singing of ' "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." t Tliose present included IMesdames f Knott and "Wright, and Misses Knott ). ("2), Wright "(2), Martin. Burns. Gray, L Davidson. and Oliver 13), and Messrs Knott, Farrington. Mnrphy, Baird, > Harris, M'illis, Silson. Russell, Thorp ^ and Dunstall. ) WOMEN'S CLUB. *' ? Last Mondav afternoon the garden- \ ing circlo (A the H.B. Women's Cluh ( held a most successful bridge party in f aid of tho piano fuiul. Tho largo room upstairs was used 3 for bridge and looked very attractive t with bnwls of Autumn flowers. A delic cious afternoon tea was served downS stairs in tlio tea rootn and also in the F drawing room. f The following players were piesent : S - Mrs H. Hiunphries. Mrs Gardiner, r Mrs Hector Smith. NTi*s E. C'ornford, ? Alrs Gilray, Mrs Lusk, ^Trs Bernau, S Mrs S. Twigg, Mrs Waterworth. Mrs \ Walker, 5f rs Mnnre, Mrs Kight, Mrs P iMoodie. Mrs yrdlrnith, Mrs Pattulln, S Mrs Napier. jMi-s Nantes, Mrs Rudf drek. Mrs Russell, ^frs J. R. Corn- ^ ford, ^Irs W. ITumpliries. ZNTrs Leahy, \ M rs Hnvward. Mrs W. G. Wood. Mrs f .J St. J. Hindmnrsh. Mrs H. Clark, j Mrs L. iS. McClurg, Mrs C. D. Coru- \ ford, Mrs Cotfield. Mrs H. Tonkin, \, Mrs Foster. Mrs G. Clark. Mrs H. — McKenzie, Mrs C. W. MeKenzie, Mrs H. Douorles. Mrs C. E. Morris. Mrs McCnskill. 51 rs 5fcRne, 5rrs Marelibanks. 5frs G. 51. Hindmnrsh. 5frs ?pron'rt, 51 rs Dill, 51rs Lockie, 5fiss A. Twigg, 5Iiss Williams. 5fiss O Smith 5Iiss U. Loudoun. 5Iiss Davis. 5Hss Sproule and 5Iiss S. Smith.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. On Saturday evening last, 5Ir and 5Irs J- G. 5Vebster gave a verv jolly party in the Yictoria Hall, in honour of the coming-oi-age of their daughter, Jean. The lights were prettily deeorated with pink streamers. 5Irs J. G. 5Vebster and her daughter received the guests, 5Irs Webster uearing a mnuve figured crepe de chme frock with effective trimining. 5Iiss Webster looked dainty in a sweet frock of pink georgette with sl-rt of handkerchief effect. Songs rendered by 51iss E. Richards during the evening were greatlv appreciated, while 51r A. Robertson delighted all with a recitation. A delicious supper was served in the supper room and the usual toasts were honoured. 5trs Arrol ably presidcd at the piano while Messrs H. Elmes and N. Etheridge played extras. Among those present were: — 5frs C. Johnson, in a handsome seouinned black georgette frock. 5Irs R. Wright wore black crepe de chine. 5Jrs C. Neal, in charming black fiock. 5Irs A. Wilson, came in a smart frock of figured marocain. 5frs A. Dow, in an effective wine coloured frock. 5frs 5V. 5Iorris looked smart in a frock of brown marocain. Mrs F. Webster wore clierry crepe de chine wi+li diamante buckle. 5Irs H. 55Tebster. in a dainty frock of blue georgette over satin. 5Iiss Robertson, in black panne velvet witli handsome blue shawl.

5Iiss 51. XA'ebster wore_ puick georg-jtte-and lace relieved with red posv, vliile her sister looked sweet in pale 3:nk crepe de chine. 5Iiss E. Richards, in a charming rrock of silver lace over blue georg--tte- - , • , X ,1 5Iiss C. Hunter wore nudmght blue irepe de chine with draped skirt. Miss G. Boyd. in green satin witb iffective scalloped bem._ Miss S. Turtle came m black taifeta with deep lace hem. 5Iiss R. Carver wore blue tatteta, white silk shawl. Miss R. Boycl, in a smart frock of vieux rose crepe de chine. Miss J- Robertson, in dainty apri;ot frilled net. 5riss A. AValkeii, looked charming m a frock of cyclamen satin and georrret'te, wvtli panel of silver lace. " Miss A. Bartlett, in a sweet frock of pale pink crepe de chine. Miss H. Richards wore orange crepe de chine, with uneven hem. Miss A. Turtle wore pink crepe de chine, with diamante trimining at A charming frock, with bodice ot apricot satin and skirt of fiounced georgette, was worn by Miss J. Paterson. ^ Miss P. Robertson, Hastings, wore tangerine velvet, with effective shawl 5Iiss G. Howe, in a sweet frock ot blue crepe de cliine. Miss D. Hunt wore a dainty green crepe de cliine with peaked skirt. Miss R. Willis, in a frock ot white brocaded satin and silver lace. 5Iiss V. Creed wore a pretty pink georgette frock, with diamante tnmming at waist. . 51iss 51. Mhrris, in a dainty blue crepe de cliine frock. Her sister woie :i sweet frock of' green. 5Iiss H. Thomson wore pretty blue crepe de chine with draped skirt. 5Iiss'C. Richards wore red net, the skirt being edged with gold. 5Iiss 51. 5Iassie, Dannevirke, wore blue crepe de cliine. 5Hss M. Hunter, in green crepe de chine and lace. 5Iiss L. 5Ioss wore effective green velvet. 5Iiss A. Dow looked sweet m a pink crepe de chine frock. 5L"ss J. Taylor, in pale mnuve crepe de chine. h 5Ii?s R- Wilson. in black panne velvet with blue flower5Hss J. Arrol wore a black velvet frock. 5!essrs Webster (3), BartHtt (41, Robertson IS). Dobson (2), W. West, A. 5forpe. G. Kerr. Davis (2). E. Anderson. H. Powell. E. Bartle, D. Carswell. S. Crahhe. L. Ravers. A. Dow, J. Spence. .Tohnston (21. F. Carter. A. Holroyd, R. Sutton, H. Elms. N. Elheridge. G. Bonnor. and C. Neal. * .1= * BRIDGE PARTY . Mrs 51cllraitli and 5Jiss L. 51acFarlane were guests of honour at a deliglitful bridge evening given last \\ ednesday week by Mrs R. McRae, Clive Syuare. A dainty supper was tastefully served in the dining-rooin. Floral decorations of pink chrysantheinums and dahlias were very mueh admired 5Irs McRae received her guests in a beautiful frock of lavander taffetas. 5Irs Mcllraith was prettily dresset) in floweied georgette Miss MacFarlane wore an effective orange bridge coat over a frock of pink taffetas. Also present were: — 5Irs T. Gilray, 5Irs C. E.. Morris, 5Irs Napier. 5Irs Waterworth, 5Irs Kean. 5Iiss E. 5lac Yay, 5Iiss Williams, 51iss MaeDiarmid, and Miss 5IcDonald. * * * SUCCESSFUE CONCERT. Ye Olde Tyme Entertainment organised by Madame Aileen Johns and given iaet Saturdav niglit in the 51unicipal Tlieatre was a complete success and was largely atteiuled. An excellent progra'mme including vocal and dancinr items was presented and was greatTy enjoved by all. " Waiata 5Iaori,"' eung hy 5iadame Johns, was especially delightful, the harmonising of the love song by the 5faori girls being very plensing. Among the audience were : — 5fr and 5frs W. Forsyth, 5Ir and 5Irs Prentice. 5fr and 5frs 5IcNiven, 5Irs H. P. Newton, 5Irs Saxby, 5frs Wolfe. 5trs H Dewes, Mrs Dallow, 5frs Fairclouizh. 5fisses Forsyth (21. Miss M. Prentice, M>ss Thornton, 51iss Bryant, 5Jiss A. Hansard, 51iss 5T. Shirley. 51iss Dewes, 5Iiss K. Saxbv. 5Iiss Davis. Miss 5IcIntosh, Miss Arthur, i 5Iiss 5IcCarthy and many more.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL 5tisses 51. and J. Campbell, France road, went down to Wellington for a few days this week to sav good-bye to their father, 51r A. B. Campbell, who left by the Rimutaka on a trip to England and Scotland. * * * 51 rs D. Twigg, Tauranga, is visiting 51iss A. Twigg, Lincoln road. * * * 5Irs C. Wells and 51iss Wells liaye returned to Christchurch from a visit to Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. * * * 51rs lt. Boyd has returned to Wanganui from a visit to Hawke's Bay. * * * 51 rs Frank Donnelly, Hawke's Bay, is the guest of her fcister, 5Irs G. Tripe, Wellington. li: * * 51 ss J. Bryce has returned to her home iii 51arton, after visiting Hawke's Bay. * * * 5Ir and 5L's Dougla? 5Ic.Lean, 51arton, are visiting Hawke's Bay. ^ 51rs Robjohns, Coote road, accoinpanied by her daughter, 5Irs A'Court, of Christchurch, motored through to Auckland last week.