Mothers’ Union Garden Party

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20414, 26 November 1940, Page 9

Mothers’ Union Garden Party

Delightful surroundings, pleasant weather and a large attendance of members contributed to the success of the annual garden party held by the Holy Trinity branch of the Mothers’ Union, in conjunction with the Fellowship of Marriage Group, at the home of Canon A. F. Hall and Mrs. Hall, ‘‘The Vicarage,” Cobden street, yesterday afternoon. The Bishop of Aotearoa, the lit. Rev. F. A. Bennett; who prior to the function dedicated the banner recently acquired by the union, at a short service in Holy Trinity Church, was the chief guest. The banner, which is to be placed in the church, displays beautiful workmanship. Mrs. L. Anderson, assisted by Mrs. A. F. Hall, was responsible for the design, which was embroidered by Mrs. H. H. Barker and the making up process was carried out by Mrs. C. E. Robinson. During the afternoon, the Bishop of Aotearoa, in a very happy manner, asked Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Robinson to accept gifts as a tangible appreciation of their work from the members of the union. A charming posy of (lowers was presented by little John Stevenson to the president, Mrs. A. F. Hall, who was wearing a smart ensemble of tabac brown and white printed flat crepe and a hat of brown Bangkok straw.. ' The picturesque garden with iW wide stretches of lawn and gay flowerbeds of cinnerarias, calendulas and delphiniumns in a setting of wonderful old trees provided an effective background for the members and guests, amongst whom were the Rev. H. Speight and Mrs. Speight, Patutahi, the Rev. R. C. Aires and Mrs. Aires, Waercnga-a-hika, and the chief executives of various women's organisations. A demonstration of fhythinic exercises on the lawn by Miss B. Dobson’s senior and junior pupils met with well-merited applause. The music was supplied by Mrs. McKinnon. Afternoon tea was served from an attractive pergola. The organising committee, to whom much of the credit for the success achieved was due, included Mesdames A. F. Hall, H. Gilmer, Sells, W. G. Alexander, E. Trowell, Moles, Harvey, J. Hankey and C. E. Robinson. The loud ticking of an alarm clock can be deadened by standing the clock on a cork mat.

BBasiasgag— Engagement Celebrated On Saturday Miss Lois Miles and Mr. Patrick Willock, who recently announced their engagement, were the chief guests at a cheery 5 o'clock party given by Mrs. F. Kohlenberg at her home in Childers road. The drawing-room was gay with howls ol mixed (lowers, and the decorative scheme was repeated in the dining-room, where refreshments were served informally. The hostess wore an elegant frock of black georgette accented with a corsage spray' of white flowers. A becoming frock of black Angora ornamented with a shoulder spray of shaded carnations was worn by Miss Kahlenberg. Miss R. Barry, who assisted in the entertainment of the guests, looked smart in a frock of navy blue eloque appliqued in pale blue, a coatee to match, and a small black hat. Miss Miles chose an attractive fi >ck of clover and white printed Swiss romaine and a black coat. Ellerslie Fashions An attractive note of gay colour was to be seen in the frocking at Ellerslie on Saturday when the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's mid-sprmg meeting was held. Edge-to-edge coats and two-piecc jacket ensembles were the most popular wear and were to be seen in a variety of bright and pastel shades. Black and white, navy and duskv pink, scarlet and pearl grey, and * Burgundy and turquoise blue were among the most favoured colour combinations. Simple printed frocks under edge-to-edge coats were a popular choice, many of the coats being collarless, while the frocks featured crisp white frilled collars of organdie or lace. In the two-piece suits the jackets showed the longer line, which has blossomed Into fashion, and many had the large patch pockets which are an attractive modern adjunct. Hats were to be seen in a variety of styles from flower and veil-trimmed light straws to the ever-popular lightweight felt in;sailor or Pinocchio style. Feathers are still popular as an adornment to hats and give opportunity for a contrast in colour in many cases. Accessories, such as handbags, gloves, shoes and umbrellas, also showed that the vogue for colour in clothes has met with a. ready response.