WOMEN'S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20625, 5 August 1941, Page 7

WOMEN'S WORLD

In and Out of Town

News Items intended for publication in this column cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the signature and address of the sender. Notices of engagements require the signature of both parties, and a charge of 5s will be made for such announcement. Mrs. R. C. Parker, Ilangaroa, left on Friday on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Dr. W. Reeve, Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Canon A. F. and Mrs. Hall, "The Vicarage,” Cobden street. The friends of Mrs. Angus Cameron will regret to learn that she is an inmate of the Cook Hospital. Mrs. J. Mackay, New Plymouth, and Mrs. Wrigley. Tatiranga. are staying at the Masonic Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wallis, Nuhaka, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Telford, Te Karaka. Leading Aircraftman C. F. Ormerod, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Levin, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Ormerod, Waimata Valley. Leading Aircraftman R. H. Nelson, R'oyal New Zealand Air Force, Levin, is spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Waitangi street. Leading Aircraftman P. Hall, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Levin, paid a brief visit to his parents, Canon A. F, and Mrs. Hall, “The Vicarage,” Cobden street, at the week-end. Leading Aircraftman Irvine (Bob) Renner, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Levin, visited' his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Renner, Iranui road, at the week-end prior to continuing his training at New Plymouth. “Hobo” Dance The funds of the Waerenga-o-kuri Home Guard benefited considerably as the result of a very successful "hobo” dance held in the Waerenga-o-kuri Flail on Saturday night. The weather conditions were somewhat disappointing, nevertheless there was a good attendance, and the programme of modern and old time dances went with a swing. Decorations of red, while and blue streamers and greenery formed an effective setting for the guests, some of whom were costumed in character for the occasion, while others preferred conventional evening dress. Supper was provided by the guests, aucf served in an appropriate manner.

Messrs. J. Davis and B. Hooper supplied the music, and extras were contributed by Messrs. C. E. Matthews and W. B. Stowe. Adequate preparations had been made, and much of the credit for the success achieved was due to Mrs. W. Baty. who had the assistance of a willing band of helpers. Golden Wedding On Friday afternoon a delightful reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. FI. B. Havers, Lytfon road, Te Hapara, in celebration of the golden anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood. The Rev. Samuel Marsden was the uncle of Mrs. Greenwood’s father. Flowers artistically arranged in the drawing-room offered a pleasant contrast to the wintry conditions outside. The wedding breakfast was served in the dining-room. Golden flowers, together with a centre-piece of gold silk, used on the occasion of the golden wedding of Mrs. Havers’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Washer, at Horotiu, in 1921, were chosen for the decoration of the table. The handsome wedding cake, iced in gold, was made by Mrs. Havers. A photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Washer with their family of six sons and six daughters, taken on’ the occasion of their golden wedding, interested the guests. Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was played by Mrs. Douglas Blair, who also was heard in several songs of her own composition, including “What if the Rain Pours Down?,” "Build Me a Home,” “What Am I Waiting For,” and "Eagles of the Air,” as a compliment to Mrs. Clacher, jun., whose husband is serving with the Royal Air Force. Two vocal numbers, “When Song is .Sweet” and “Silver Hair and Hearts of Gold.” were contributed by Miss Joyce Clacher, who played her own accompaniments. Community singing, with Mrs. Douglas Blair at the piano, was enjoyed. The toasts were: “The King,” “The Army, Navy and Air Force,” “The Bridal Couple,” “Absent Friends.” and “The Host and Hostess.” Congratulatory telegrams from Auckland and Wellington, together with numerous gifts and flowers, were received by Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood ‘and the latter was also presented with a bouciuet of gold flowers and a copy of “Kowhai Blossoms” by Mrs Douglas Blair. Mrs. Havers, who in her part of hostess was assisted by Miss Washer, Auckland, wore a frock of hennacoloured flannel, and Miss Washer was frocked in floral crepe. Mrs. Greenwood was wearing a graceful frock of black cloque. A frock of orange-coloured flannel and a coatee of ring velvet to lone were chosen by Mrs. D. Blair. Mrs. Clacher, sen., was frocked in black wool crepe, and Mrs. Clacher, jun., also wore black, with a fur cape. Black frocks were worn by both Mrs. Lyle and Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. McDonald chose a tweed suit in grey and brown tonings. Mrs. Condon was wearing a green printed frock with a brown coat and hat to tone. Miss J. Clacher’s black frock was relieved with touches of green. Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood have eight grandchildren.

DAILY ROUND

League of Mothers’ Church Parade The annual church parade of the League of Mothers was held in the Baptist Tabernacle on Sunday, when there was a good attendance of mcmbers. The president, Mrs. E. A. Muis, read the lesson, which was taken from St. Matthew, 18. An impressive address was delivered by the Rey. F. A. Parry, who took os his. subject the character and personality of the Virgin Mary as an example for all mothers. Informal Bridge Tea Spring flowers were artistically arranged by Mrs. M. Lawless at her home in Ormond road on Saturday afternoon, when she gave a small delightfully informal bridge tea for Miss Weathered, supervisor of the Gisborne telephone exchange, who had received notice of her transfer to Palmerston North.

The highest number of points was secured by Mrs. A. J. Barnard, who was suitably rewarded. The hostess was wearing a graceful frock of black repp with scarlet accents and a smart frock of black cloque and a matching hat were worn by Miss Weathered. Victoria League Four new members, Mcsdames A. Webb, R. Johnson, A. M. Mitchell and Kennedy, were elected at the monthly meeting of the Poverty Bay Victoria League, hold in the Y.M.C.A. looms, Fitzherbert street, yesterday afternoon. Miss A. L. Rees occupied the chair. A letter was read from Leading Aircraftman Shaw, acknowledging the introduction forwarded by the league on his behalf to the Daughters of the Empire League, in Canada, which some time ago communicated with the Poverty Bay Victoria League offering hospitality and entertainment to the sons of members serving with the fighting forces.

Mrs. P. FTockley reported on the activities of the Poverty Bay Women’s Central Representative Committee, and also, in submitting a report in regard to the Wednesday afternoon soldiers’ sewing circle stated that the club flag for the Gisborne ThirtyThousand Club had been completed and handed over. Mrs. Hockley also mentioned that arrangements had been made for a bridge party to be held in Messrs. Petties’ display room on the afternoon of Thursday, August 14. and that a jumble sale had been set down for Friday, September 12, in event of the Y.M.C.A. booms being available on that date. Reporting on behalf of the refugee sewing circle, Mrs. W. Oakden acknowledged parcels of clothing from the Tokomaru Bay refugee sewing circle, the Patutahi Gardening Circle, and the Takatimu and Tamarau Women’s Institutes. The activities of the Thursday sewing circle were dealt with by Mrs. A. Trevor Coleman. Mrs. Thompson, secretary of the book and magazine committee, reported the dispatch of 521 b. of literature to country settlers, and also made an appeal for Readers’ Digests and magazines suitable for forwarding to men of the fighting forces serving in Egypt. • j Mrs. J. S. Wauchop appealed to members for old dolls, teddy bears and toys for renovation for the patriotic shop, and also for clean sugar bags. In the absence,of Mrs. A. F. Salmon, Mrs. Hockley reported on the recent successful jumble sale at which £2B was raised for the benefit of the refugee sewing circle. An address was given by Mr. Meredith, organiser of the national savings campaign, who was warmly thanked by Mrs. W. E. Goffe.