In and Out of Town

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20573, 5 June 1941, Page 7

In and Out of Town

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Mrs. P. ,T. Taylor, Tc Araroa, accompanied by her children, is the guest of Mrs. C. H. Bull, Iranui road. Mrs. E. A. Gale, who has been staying' with her sister, Mrs. A. Trevor Coleman, Rutene road, left yesterday for Kereru, Hawke’s Bay, where she will visit friends prior to returning to Kaikoura.

Mrs. J. R. Samson, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Betty Samson, Iranui road, left for .Christchurch to spend a short vacation with her son, Mr. R. J. Samson, who is stationed at Harewood aerodrome.

Matters of interest concerning education and staff problems were discussed at the quarterly meeting of the nursing staff of the East Cape health district, held at the central office, Gisborne, on Tuesday. In the evening the members of the staff attended the pictures at the King’s Theatre and later were entertained at supper.

Fellowship of Marriage

Two new members. Mesdames 11. Dunn and Hope, were welcomed at the monthly meeting of the Fellowship of Marriage Group, held at "The Vicarage,’’ Cobden street, on Tuesday afternoon, following a short service in Holy Trinitv Church conducted by Canon A. F.'Hall. The first of a series of five lectures on "Getting to Understand Ourselves” was given by Canon Hall. On the motion of Mrs. I. D. Bramwell, a warm vole of thanks was accorded the speaker. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames H. H. Barker, R. Dickson, McAllister and J. Smellie. Value of Nursing’

“The taking of Red Cross classesshould be part of the education of every young woman,” said Mr. A. E. Gibbons, president of the Waikato centre of the Red Cross Society, at the inaugural meeting of the detachment commandants of the VoluntaryAids. “Our hospitals to-day are .filled, in many cases, > with patients who could be treated in their own homes, if a proper knowledge of nursing, sanitation and hygiene were part of the equipment in those homes. “In the past month,” continued Mr. Gibbons, “the war has taken a giant stride nearer to New Zealand, not only because of our own casualty lists, but particularly from a strategical point of view. If we possessed a thoroughly efficient and strong auxiliary nursing service, we could face up to any emergency.” G-olf Notes

Some excellent cards were returned in the A and B Grades in the L.G.U. medal round played by the members of the Poverty Bay Ladles’ Golf Club at the Awapiini course on Tuesday afternoon.

First place in the A Grade was secured by Mrs. F. A. McFadyen, 8(5-9-77, and Mrs. W. D. Barker, 99-27-72, was the winner in the B Grade. Honours in the C Grade were annexed by Mrs. H. D. Humphrey. The Canadian foursome tournament has reached the final stages, and Mesdames T. Corkerv and E. V. Harrison will meet Miss P. Burke and Mrs. H. Alley at an early date. In the Tankard competition for May, Mrs. T. Corkery emerged the winner in Ihe B Grade.

Final arrangements have been made in connection with the sweets stall which members of the club will conduct at the Poverty Bay A. and P. Association’s rodeo on Saturday. Business Women’s Club

On Tuesday evening Mrs. Hugh Jones presided over a good attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Business and Professional Women’s Club, held in Le Grand Cafe.

A most Interesting talk on the situation in the Middle East was given by Mr. G. Burns, of the staff of the Gisborne High School. Questions were invited and the members displayed the keenest enthusiasm. A hearty vote of thanks to the speaker was carried by acclamation. It was agreed to make a good donation on behalf of the club towards the catering at the rodeo on Saturday. Mrs. Jones and Misses R. Nigro and H. Winters were appointed to represent the club at the reception for Lady Newall which the Poverty Bay Women’s Representative Committee is arranging. Informal Party

On Monday night Mrs. L. Balfour, Poverty Bay provincial commissioner of Girl Guides, invited the commissioners and guiders of the Gisborne district to her home in Fox street to meet Miss Olwyn 1-leycock, who has been transferred from Nelson to the staff of the Kaili School.

Miss Ileycock, who was chosen to represent the Guides of New Zealand at the international jamboree held in America four years ago, when 27 countries were represented, gave a most interesting account of her experiences. Games and competitions also were enjoyed. The drawing-room was gay with richly-tinted mixed flowers, combined with autumn foliage, the decorative note being repeated in the diningroom, where supper was served. The hostess was smartly frocked in blue georgette printed in a floral design in pastel tonings. A becoming frock of cloque patterned in autumn shades was worn by the chief guest.