WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20634, 14 August 1941, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

St. John’s Ladies’ Guild

Proceedings at the monthly meeting of St. John’s Anglican Ladies Guild, held in St. John’s Church, Mangapapa, on Tuesday afternoon, opened with the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. A. V., Clare presided over a small attendance. A report was presented on the successful day conducted by the guild at the patriotic shop on August 1. Mrs. Bennet and Miss H. Watkins were appointed as the hostesses for next month. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Elliot and Henderson. Progressive Five-Hundred The popularity of the series of progressive five hundred parties sponsored by the Taruheru patriotic zone for the benefit of its funds was again shown on Tuesday night, when a large attendance of card enthusiasts assembled at the home of Mrs. R. H. Biggar, Cameron road. Nine tables were requisitioned, and honours were annexed by Miss Lindsay and Mr. Haisnfan, other prizes being awarded to Mrs. Wilson and Mr. E. Roe. ..Supper was provided by the ladies of the district, and later dancing was enjoyed to music supplied by Mesdames Roe, Arthur and Woodward. Spinning’ and . Knitting Circle The Gisborne Spinning and Knitting Circle has signified its willingness to forward knitted comforts for local servicemen who are prisoners of war, on the aoplication of their next-of-kin to Mrs. E. M. Grabham, Ormond road, telephone number 2204. The circle also would be glad to accept the names of local prisoners of war without next-of-kin. An appreciative letter was received recently by the circle from Mr. Darroch, secretary of the New Zealand Navy Leagpe, acknowledging the receipt of a parcel of comforts —knitted from 441 b. of home-spun wool —for dispatch to the personnel of the mine sweepers operating off the coast of New Zealand. Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club Playing conditions were all that could be desired on Tuesday afternoon. when an L.G.U. medal match figured on the programme for the members of the Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club. The best card in A Division was handed in by Mrs. L. Winter; 93 —15 — 78, and first place in the B Division was secured by Mrs. R. A. Phillpolts, 99 —29—70. Mrs. H. D. Humphrey emerged the winner in the C Division. The A and B handicap tournament was completed last week. In the A Section Mrs. L. Winter defeated Mrs. D. E. Chrisp and Mrs. R. A. Phillpotts beat Miss E. Winter in the B Section. The tankard competition for July was won by Mrs. T. J. Corkery and Mrs. R. A. Phillpotts. Visitor Entertained Informality marked the very pleasant gathering arranged by the Gisborne Society of Music and Elocution Teachers at the home of'Mrs. P. R. D. Leslie, Sheehan street, on Saturday night in honour of Dr. Orchard, Trinity College, London, who has been conducting musical examinations in Gisborne. The chief guest spoke in a most interesting manner of music and musicians and also related, to very appreciative listeners, some of his experiences in Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Milan. Decorations of shaded Iceland poppies, violets and primroses gave an air of spring to the drawing-room. Supper was served by the members. Mrs. Leslie was wearing a smart frock of black lace accented with a shoulder spray of flowers in soft shades of pink. Flag Five-Hundred Party Interest continues to be taken in the series of flag five-hundred parties conducted by the Mangapapa Girl Guide Committee for the benefit of its funds. The Scout and Girl Guide (Hall presented an animated scene on Tuesday night, when seven tables were engaged, the players at the winning table including Mesdames Goldsmith, Aitken, Gilgren and Hills. The highest number of flags were secured by Mrs. A. V. Clare, and Mrs. King was the winner of the travelling envelope competition, a further prize being awarded to Mrs. 'Carnegie. The games were supervised by Mrs. Wilson, and the committee members were responsible for the supper arrangements. Bright Entertainment Le Grand Cafe was en fete on Tuesday evening, when the members of the Young Businessmen’s Club were the guests of ’ the Gisborne Business and Professional Women’s Club. A warm welcome was extended to the visitors and members, numbering about 100, by the president, Mrs. Hugh Jones, who then handed the programme over to Mr. S. R. Vincent, and during an amusing half-hour fines were inflicted on members of both clubs. Prior to the serving of tea the guests sang the opening ode with which they preface their meetings, and also grace. The programme presented was well varied, and each item met with encouraging approval. Miss J. Trengrove’ and Mr. D. Goldsmith were heard in vocal solos, and two Maori action-songs were contributed by Miss J. Dow and Miss M. Armstrong. Excellently staged sketches, “The Husband’s Return” and “A Bedtime Story,” together with a one-act play entitled' “Running An Office,” drew wfill-merited applause. Community singing, with Miss D. Conole at the piano, was another source of enjoyment. The accompaniments were played by Misses M. Kemp and D. Conole. It was announced by Mrs. Jones that Mr. E. Smith, of the Vacuum Oil Compahy, Proprietary, Limited, would give a travel talk at the next meeting of the club.

In and Out of Town

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Miss Betty Goddard has returned to Wairoa after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goddard, Hirini street. Mrs. L. H. Perry, Wainui Beach, is leaving on Saturday on a visit to Auckland. Mrs. H. P. Hamilton, Upper Stout street, returned on Monday from a visit to Wellington, Wanganui and Martinborough. Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Hamilton have returned to Christchurch after visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hamilton, Upper Stout street. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Crarer have returned to Tokomaru Bay after being the guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Utting, Haronga road. Miss Ruby Allum, daughter of the Mayor and Mayoress of Auckland, Mr. J. A. C. Allum and Mrs. Allum, has received instructions to report to Wellington shortly for nursing duties abroad. Miss Joy Perry. Wainui Beach, is leaving on Saturday for Kotemaori, where she will spend a few days with Miss P. Murphy prior to joining the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force at Levin. Miss C. Burrows is spending a holiday in Masterton prior to joining the nursing staff of the Cook Hospital, Gisborne. Miss Burrows, who received her training at the Masterton Hospital, recently completed additional training at the Wellington Hospital. Sister Taylor has resigned from the position of assistant matron at the Whangarei Hospital as she has been appointed sister in charge of the naval hospital at Devonport. Prior to her appointment at Whangarei Sister Taylor was on the staff of the Apia Hospital, Samoa.

Bride-Elect Entertained Recently Mrs. D. O’Halloran and her daughter. Miss W. O’Halloran, were joint hostesses at a “pantry” tea at their home in Stout street for Miss Betty Dunbar. Whose marriage to Mr. Boagey will lake place shortly. Almond blossom was combined with japonica in the decoration of the drawingroom. Amusing competitions provided entertainment for the guests, and the winners. Misses Dunbar and N. Hill, were each rewarded with an attractive gift: Afternoon tea was served informally, and later the bride-to-be, with the assistance of her prospective bridesmaid, Miss C. Gunter, opened the parcels, revealing useful articles for her pantry shelves. Mrs. O’Halloran was wearing a graceful frock of navy blue Swiss romaine printed in ivory in a floral design. A becoming frock of tomato red wool georgette was the choice of Miss O’Halloran. Miss Dunbar wore a smartly tailored tabac brown suit, with a hat to tone. Mrs. Dunbar’s frock of fuchsia-coloured wool cloque was worn with a matching hat. Among the guests were Mesdames G. Witty, Hudson, Childs and D. G. Dyer; Misses C. Gunter, N. Hill and C. Gilmer.

DAILY ROUND

Farewell Bridge Party On Monday evening Mrs. T. McDermott was hostess at an informal bridge evening in honour of Mrs. Sturrock, who is leaving shortly to take up her residence in Wellington. Hyacinths, combined with other spring flowers, decorated the drawingroom, where the guests enjoyed many interesting rubbers, of bridge. Mrs. McDermott greeted her guests wearing a frock of flame chiffon, while the guest of honour wore a smart model of navy and white printed silk. A dainty savoury supper was served later, when Mrs. McDermott, in a neatly-worded eulogy, asked Mrs. Sturrock to accept a memento of the occasion as a token of their esteem. The guests included Mesdames Proctor, Ross, Petchell, and Lawless; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. K. Campbell: Misses E. Gray, E. Green, and Mr. L. Mills. Townswomen’s Guild There was an attendance of 79 members at a meeting of the Gisborne Townswomen’s Guild held in the Bon Accord rooms. Motions of sympathy were passed with Mesdames Pilktngton and Johnson in their recent bereavements. Regret was expressed by Mrs. Barry over the resignation of the secretary, Mrs. McLaughlin. The motto for the month was read by Mrs. Hunter. A new. member was welcomed. Mrs. Barry complimented the singing circle on the success of the concert given in the Memorial Home on August 4. Arrangements were made for a husbands’ evening in the Parish Hall on September 17. Miss North, inspector of nurses, gave a *very interesting talk on her work, this being much appreciated. A very good response was made to an appeal for gifts suitable for soldiers’ parcels to be dispatched shortly. A musical competition was won by Mi's. Darling, Mrs. Carr presiding at the piano. Tea hostesses were Mesdames Greig, Henderson, Faulkner, Garbett, Gedye, Hopkinson and Hains.