Party for Servicemen

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20638, 19 August 1941, Page 7

Party for Servicemen

Fourteen tables of progressive livehundred were requisitioned at.. the party arranged by the I-lexton Social Club for Petty-Officcr W. Noel Long, New Zealand Division, Royal Navy. Gunner B. Harding and Private J. Jenson. Honours were annexed by Mrs. C. Harding and Mr. P. Nickerson, other prizes being awarded to Mrs. F. Parker and Mr. B. Parker. A delicious supper was served informally, and later the health of the parents' of the chief guests was proposed by Mr. A. R. Smith. Mr. C. J. Long responded. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. W. V. Clarke, Mr. F. Parker conveyed the good wishes of the members to the chief guests, and asked each to accept the usual gift from the club. Acknowledgment was made by PcttyOfilccr Long and Gunner Harding, the former also expressing the thanks of Private Jenson. Pupils’ Recital

In her choice of numbers for the pianoforte recital given by her pupils in the Parish Hall, Derby street, on Saturday afternoon Miss I. Robeson Hunt, L.R.S.M., paid a compliment to the musical taste of her guests. The recital, which attracted a large audience, was an immense success, and as a result over £6 was handed to the local Red Cross fund. Decorations 'of prunus blossom, japonica and shaded Iceland poppies created a happy atmo-sphei-e. Prior to the opening of the programme, which served to show the versatility of the tuition, a chai’ming bouquet and shoulder spray of stocks in pink tonings were presented tb Miss Hunt by Dorothy Wise and Desmond R'obinson respectively on behalf of the pupils. A feature of the programme was the contribution by the pupils of Miss Hunt’s kindergarten school of action songs, nursery rhymes with tapping sticks, and items by the percussion band, the tiny tots appearing to enjoy themselves quite as much as the delighted audience. A delicious afternoon tea was served at the close of the recital, the pupils waiting on the guests. Miss Hunt was wearing a smartly tailored frock of dusky pink wool georgette. Mrs. E. F. Hunt wore a tailor-made of tweed in fawn tonings and a hat of nigger brown felt. Well-rendered items, all of which met with encouraging approval, were contributed by the following: Sue Loffler, Karen Musgrave, Marie Middleton, Geoffrey Humphrey, Geoffrey Musgrave, Pamela Marley, Constance Matthewson, Lynette Lewis, lan Fitzgerald. Donald Wise, Sally Stout, Pat. Whitehead, Hilai'y Bull, Pat. Doddrell, Valerie Salmon, Eve Loffler, Joan and Colin Hair, June Morley, Beryl Lockwood, Nancy Campbell, Dorothy Wise, Nola McGregor, Anne Evans, Shirley Richardson, Pauline Maclnnes, Calum Campbell, Valerie Lockwood, Betty Matthewson, Joan MacDonald, Barbara Excell, Margaret Musgrave. Margaret Olsen, Harold Andrew, Flora and Margai-et Fitzgerald, Joan Olsen, and Desmond Robinson. The kindergarten pupils included: Hazel Sibley, Annette Hutchinson, Judith Miles, Jacquetta Nolan, Michael Barry, Kenneth Kissling, Bridget Burke, Leonie Morris, Ruth Hair, June Allen and Anne Reeves. Consumate taste and perfect technique were displayed by Miss Hunt in “Prelude,” by Scriabine, the final number on the programme.

Gardening- Circle Owing to illness among the members the attendance at the meeting of the gardening circle of the Gisborne Women’s Club, held on Friday afternoon, was somewhat smaller than usual. The convener, Mrs. A. R. Peri-y, gave an interesting talk on gardens and the variety of flowers to be planted during the month. Arrangements were completed in connection with the spring flower show, which is to take place in the club rooms at the end of the month. It was decided to specially feature, at the display, the comforts provided by the knitting circle for the personnel of the merchant service. At the close of the meeting afternoon tea was served by Mesdames F. R. Hill and R. Hepburn. Soldiers’ Entertained Informality • was a feature of the bright dance held by the Tinii’oto Soldiers’ Gift Club in the Tiniroto Hall on Saturday night in honour of Gunner L. O’Neill and Privates W. King and Hemma Papare. Decorations of red, white and blue streamei-s, flags and an advantageously placed Union Jack formed an effective setting for a i-epresentative attendance. The music was supplied by several of the guests. Supper was served by the lady members of the committee, and later the chief guests were each presented, on behalf of the club, with an inscribed fountain pen. Suitable acknowledgement was made by Gunner O’Neill, who also expressed the thanks of Privates King and Papare. Miscellaneous Gift Party Cards, games and competitions were enjoyed at the delightful “miscellaneous” gift party given recently by Mrs. R. Hannah and Mrs. R. Douvour at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Bould, Ormond road, for Miss S. Harrison, whose marriage to Mr. Hamilton Hannah will take place shortly. Spring flowers were used with artistic effect in the decoration of the drawing-room. After supper the bride-to-be, with the assistance of her prospective bridesmaid, Miss B. Harrison, opened the parcels and thanked her friends for their gifts. Mrs. Hannah was wearing a smart blouse of grey satin printed in an Oriental design with a grey skirt, and a graceful frock of black cloquc was the choice of Mrs Douvour. Miss Harrison wore a becoming frock of rust-coloured romainc accented with gold embroideries. Among the guests were Misses B. and G. Harrison, D. Knopwood, N. Wcekes, J. Gould, N. Turbott, L, and B. Walters, A. Grierson, and J. Miller. Children’s Party The very jolly children’s party given by Mrs. F. B. Barker at her home, “Te Hapara,” on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the second birthday of her grandson. Sidney, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. S. Hain, Waikura station, Hangaroa, was enjoyed quite as much by the many adult guests as by the younger generation. Races, a peanut hunt, and a sweets scramble were among the attractions arranged in the picturesque garden, the wide stretches of lawn providing an ideal setting for the festivities. Indoors a fish pond was another source of delight, each tiny angler securing a much-coveted “catch.” A wonderful party tea was served in the ballroom. Iceland poppies adorned the tables, which were laden with all the good things dear to childhood, and the beautifully decorated “rainbow” birthday cake was cut by the tiny celebrant. Great bowls of Iceland poppies, intermingled with delicate foliage, were effectively used in the decoration of the sitting-rooms. The games were resumed after tea, and it was with great reluctance that the guests made their farewells. The hostess was wearing a smart ensemble of black Swiss romaine with an ivory-coloured lace blouse and a fur cape. Mrs. D. C. S. Hain’s becoming frock of air force blue cloque was accented with a shoulder spray of white flowers. Mrs. S. Hain, Auckland, wore a graceful copper-coloui’ed ensemble with a matching velour hat and a fur cape. Women’s Division Meets The monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, held in the National Party's club rooms on Friday afternoon, opened with a prayer. The chair was taken by Mrs. G. W. Humphreys. Sympathetic l-eference was made to the indisposition of the secretary, Miss J. Renner, and hopes were expressed for her speedy recovery. One new member, Miss Helen Morice, was elected. It was announced that all entries in next month’s competition, “the best toy made from material not costing more than Is,” would be donated to the patriotic shop. A letter received from the British Red Cross Society acknowledging the receipt of a parcel of clothing from the division, stated that the contents had been forwarded to Coventry for distribution. Arrangements were made in connection with a jumble sale to be held on Friday. September 5, in the shop lately occupied by Jean Allen. A report, to be continued at the next meeting, on the annual Dominion conference of the Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union, which took place in Wellington last month, was submitted by Mrs. E. R. Black, president of the Poverty Bay provincial executive. The monthly competition, “The best in my garden,” resulted: Flowers: Mrs. E. R. Renner, 1; Mrs. L. Buscke, 2; Mrs. R. W. Coop, 3. Vegetables: Mrs. L. Buscke, 1: Mrs. D, Blair, 2. Victorian posy: Mi's. E. R. Renner, 1; Mrs. McMillan, 2.

Farewell Parties Miss M. Weathered, of the staff of the Gisborne telephone exchange, who has received advice of her ti-ansfer to Palmerston North, has been the chief guest at a round of pleasant bridge and informal parties. Her hostesses, all of whom served delicious teas in rooms gay with spring flowers, included Mesdames A. M. Robertson, L. R. Bright, M. R. Bloomfield and A. J. Barnard. Coming’-of-Age Celebration A delightful picture and supper party was arranged recently in celebration of the coming-of-age of Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Bruce, Walton. At the close of the pi'ogramme the guests adjourned to Le Grand Cafe, where a delectable savoury supper was served at tables adorned with Iceland poppies in delicate tonings. The customary toasts were musically honoured. Mrs. [Bruce welcomed the guests wearing a graceful frock of black sheer and lace. The celebi-ant wore pearls with a smart frock of black taffetas. , Among the guests were Mesdames I. Cook, D. Wells, and E. Caie; Misses Walls. I. Brooking, M. Cook, F. Smart, M. Heaslip. D. Berry, M. Martin, A. West, P. Caie, B. Collett, and M. Scholium. Resident of Sarawak An arrival by the Californian Clipper from San Francisco was Mrs. B. Hardacre, formerly of Sarawak, who brought with her three small children. One was her, son, Nicolas, another was Mark Trenehman and the thii'd was little Wendy Field, all of whom had been evacuated from England to Canada in June of last year. Mark Trenchman’s mother arrived in Auckland some time ago and there was a happy reunion between Mrs. Trenchman and her small son when the Clipper arrived. Mrs. Hardacre, who has lived for the past 12 years in Sarawak, is staying with Mrs. Trenehman in Remuera until she decides whether to make her home in New Zealand or go on to Australia. Life was very pleasant in Sarawak, said Mrs. Hardacre, who mentioned that there were no servant problems in that part of the world. There was an ample supply of both Chinese and Malayan servants, the former being particularly efficient. Mrs. Hardacre, her son and the other two children in her charge joined the Clipper at San Francisco, the children thoroughly enjoying the novel experience of long distance flying. That Extra Value for the Money Many a woman fails to make the most of hei-self because, although she expends the greatest care on the choice of materials, cut and fashioning for her frocks and coats, she thinks anything that will “hold her in” is good enough for a corset . . . the general idea being that a bit of fabric and elastic webbing, a bone or two, is all that is required. Lacking proper respect for the modern foundation and the work it clone, she begrudges the money a good one costs. The discriminating, fashionwise woman is more interested in what, the corset will do for her than in what it will cost. If a higher priced foundation is more beautifying, more comfortable, or of better materials and finish, then the lowerpriced one, she appreciates the extra value in it and will find some way of stretching her budget to provide for the purchase of the better garment.