WOMEN'S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20622, 25 November 1941, Page 7

WOMEN'S WORLD

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In and Out of Town

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Mrs. M. Foster, Whitaker street, left on Saturday on a visit to Wellington. Miss T. Ferris, Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ferris, Hospital road. Mrs. Grey Glenn, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. S. Nugent, Stout street, is returning to Tokomaru Bay to-morrow.

On the occasion of her approaching marriage, the members of the Anglican senior girls’ Bible class made a presentation of a clock, carrying their good wishes, to Miss Aileen Bryan, who has been associated with the class for over 10 years. Miss Bryan suitably replied. Miss Jean Ashworth, daughter of Major and Mrs. R. F. W. Ashworth, Christchurch, has received advice that she has passed the final examination of the Australasian Institute of Secretaries. This qualifies her for admission as associate —a distinction held by very few women. Miss Margaret Whyte, an expupil of the Napier Girls’ High School, and member of the Napier Swimming Club, has been successful in winning the diploma of the Royal Life-Saving Society, England, having passed the 11 fresh water tests, containing 16 various movements, held last January, and the detailed thesis of 4000 words on the five set subjects, sent to England at the beginning of the year for examination, and a viva-voce test on these subjects. At a reception given in her honour in Christchurch, Lady Newall read extracts from a letter she had received from Mrs. B. C. Freyberg, written on October 21, the day after the members of the Women’s War Service Auxiliary from New Zealand had reached Egypt. “I feel just as you did,” Mrs. Freyberg wrote, “that they are a very attractive group and must have been chosen with much care and thought.” She said she felt that she would like them very much, that they had made a very good impression, and that they would be a great help to those providing meals and recreation for the soldiers. Metropolitan Tennis Club

Ideal weather conditions attracted the following members to the Metropolitan Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon: Mesdames Dunphy, Heeney, Elliot, Waple, Sloan, Pocock, Kirkpatrick, Rosie, Turbitt (2), Royds, Hansen, Thom, Watts, Wilson, Stokes, Henderson and Hill: Misses Greig, Johnson, Henshaw, Stokes, McKinley, Lyons, Wilkinson, Walters, Williamson, Hogg and Linton. Tennis at Te Hapara

The weather on Saturday afternoon was all that could be desired for sports fixtures, and consequently the courts at the Te Hapara Lawn Tennis Club presented a gay scene. The hostesses were Mrs. L. Jackson and Miss Cornelius.

Among those present were Mrs. L. Jackson; Misses M. West, N. Bruce, N. Williams, L. Cornelius, L. Blake, N. Sweeney, N. Cranswick, P. Colbert, M. Cook, N. Murphy, B. McKay, J. Patterson, J. Mclntyre, B. Cameron, P. Talbot, M. Allan, and V. Lockwood. Tenuis at the Gisborne Club The courts at the Gisbofne Lawn Tennis Club presented an animated scene on Saturday afternoon, when delightful weather conditions drew a large attendance of members. Among the players were Mesdames B. Haache, E. Smith, T. J. Corkery, Alley, Middleweek, W. D. Barker, W. Kohn, O. R. Olsen, I. Boagey, R. P. Baigent, W. Neal; Misses Littlejohn, Goldsmith, Benson (2), Rhodes, Pemberthy, B. Ballantyne, A. Slight, M. Simpson, E. Hegarty, A. Pitcher, M. Haisman, and N. Broadhurst. Titirangi Tennis Club

Pastel - shaded carnations were artistically arranged on the afternoon tea tables at the Titirangi Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday by the hostesses, Mesdames G. Heighway and A. Vickers and Misses V. Patterson and N. Miller.

Among .the large Attendance of members were: Mesdames T. Harrison, A. Vickers, K. Waite, Miller, G. Heighway, P. Kaua, and G. Geddis; Misses E. Doyle, T. Arrowsmith, I. Rigney, O. Whitty, F.' Johnston, Z. Prendergast, R. O’Gorman, B. Beaufoy, B. White, P. and T. Petersen, B. Russell, M. Porter, M. Atkins, P. Pudney, T. Swann, W. Tureia, V. Patterson, M. Armstrong, P. Hogan, B. Roach, L. Waite, and M. Miller. Lady Pomare Honoured

Appreciation of the work which Lady Pomare, 0.8. E., is doing among her people was expressed by the Rev. Fathers Hughes and Venning at an “open evening” held recently by the Te Maramatanga Catholic Maori Club. In the last war Lady Pomare and her husband, the late Sir Maui Pomare, were unsparing of themselves in all patriotic work, and specially in connection with Maori soldiers. Lady Pomare has again come forward to continue this work, and has organised strong Maori committees. These care for Maori soldiers prior to leaving for overseas and those who return from active service. Another of Lady Pomare’s interests is in the care and visiting of Maoris in hospital.

Bridge and Mah-Jongg Party

On Tuesday night Mesdames A. F. Hall, I. F. Puflett, and G. W. Willock were the chief guests at the delightful bridge and mah-jongg party given by the Fellowship of Marriage Group in the National Club rooms as’ a prelude to theCsummer recess. Play was enjoyed at 13 tables arranged in the spacious lounge, which looked very inviting with its artistic decorations of mixed flowers. The chairman, Mrs. .T. G. Nolan, took the opportunity to ask Mrs. Hall to accept an attractive crimson basket and a lovely bouquet as a tangible tribute of the appreciation of the members for the use of “The Vicarage,” for the monthly meetings of the group. She was also handed a small gift for Canon Hall in recognition of the benefit and pleasure the members had derived from his series of lectures. Mrs. I. F. Puflett and Mrs. G. W. Willock, who care for the children of the members during the monthly meetings, were the recipients of small gifts, accompanied by the thanks of the group. Supper was served. Old -Time Social Flags and bunting effectively arranged in Le Grand Cafe on Saturday night provided an appropriate setting for the jolly old-time social held by the members of C Company of the Gisborne Battalion, Home Guard. In addition to the large attendance of guardsmen and friends, the guests included the battalion commander, Major H. Miller, M.C., and the group adjutant-quartermaster, Captain King. The dance programme was interspersed with musical items, the following giving of their much-appre-ciated talent: Captain R. A. Mitchell, vocal solos; Lieut. Mclhvaln, humorous number; Corporal McFarlane, ’cello solo; Corporal P. Hockley, song, with violin obbligato; Bandsman O. Pritchard and Lance-Corporal Brown, humorous items. The music for dancing was supplied by Mrs. Aitken. Adequate preparations had been made for the occasion, and the promoters were complimented on the gratifying result of their efforts. Supper was served informally. Successful Demonstration

Everything that makes for success attended the delightful demonstration given by Miss B. Dobson, of the School of Health and Beauty, together with her pupils, at her home in Hurahura road, on Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect, and the entertainment, which attracted a large number of onlookers, was arranged in the garden. As a prelude to the programme Miss Dobson briefly outlined the scope and technique of the various groups of exercises and demonstrated the importance of correct posture. A striking exhibition of group exercises was given by a number of the senior pupils, who looked very trim in white one-piece suits. The presentation of animal exercises in a series entitled “Who’s Who at the Zoo,” together with circulation exercises, by the little folk, was of particular interest, and was greeted with encouraging approval by the very appreciative audience.

The costuming had an important share in the result achieved, the multicoloured rompers worn by the children standing out in contrast to the smooth lawns, gay with flower-beds. Afternoon tea was served under the shady trees. Mothers’ Union Garden Party Brilliant sunshine, tempered by a cool breeze, provided ideal weather conditions for the annual garden party held by the members of the Holy Trinity branch of the Mothers’ Union and the Fellowship of Marriage Group on Saturday afternoon. Canon A. F. Hall and Mrs. Hall, as usual, had placed “The Vicarage,” Cobden street, at the disposal of the organisers, and the picturesque garden, with its wonderful old trees and wide stretches of lawn, bordered with gay flower-beds, presented an animated scene. The guests also wandered at will in, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Barker’s adjoining garden, enjoying the wealth of summer blooms and the placid beauty of the lily pond, fringed with irises and rock plants. The members and guests were welcomed by Canon and Mrs. Hall, the latter wearing a smart frock of wineberry cloque printed in a floral design and a tabac brown straw hat banded with wineberry and brown velvet. Mrs. H. Gilmer, on behalf of the members of the union, asked Mrs. Hall to accept a charming bouquet of pastel-shaded carnations.

The guests included, in addition to members and their friends, the Bishop of Nelson, the Rt. Rev. P. W. Stephenson, the Rev. H. Speight and Mrs. Speight, Patutahi, the Rev. R. C. Aires and Mrs. Aires, Waerenga-a-hika, and the Rev. N. Drake, and representatives of the various local women’s societies.

Two interesting competitions were entered into by a number of the guests, while others spent a happy time chatting with their friends. The successful competitors were Mrs. Sindon and Mrs. L. E. Attewell, each of whom was rewarded with an attractive gift. A letter from the diocesan president of the Mothers’ Union, Mrs. V. Gerard, regretting her absence and conveying good wishes for the success of the function, together with seasonal greetings was read by Canon Hall. The committee responsible for the successful organisation of the garden party included Mesdames A. F. Hall, H. Gilmer. R. Jenkins, L. Balfour, Selves, C. E. Robinson, W. E. Kennedy. N. Hooper, E. Trowell. J. Hankey, and M. Moles. Afternoon tea was served.

Staff Presentation On Saturday, the staff of Mills A 1 Bakeries met Miss Aileen Bryan on the occasion of her approaching marriage to Gunner A. A. Bartrom. Mr. J. English, on behalf of her fellowmembers of the staff, asked Miss Bryan to accept a handsome silver entree dish bearing the inscription, “An appreciation from A 1 Bakeries,” and a bouquet of lovely roses. Suitable acknowledgement was made by the recipient. W.W.S.A, Cycle Corps Dance Last Thursday night the Selvyn Hall was the scene of a jolly informal dance held bv the members of the W.W.S.A. Cycle Corps. Red, white and blue streamers made an attractive decoration for the hall and orchestra stand. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss N, Hewetson and Mr. McCoy, while later in the evening Miss J. Edwards and Mr. Cox won a statue waltz. In the absence of her mother, who is the organiser of the corps. Miss N. Hewetson carried out the duties of chaperon, and Mr. T. Hewetson was an efficient M.C. A delectable supper was served by the members of the corps. “Miscellaneous” Gift Tea

An array of pretty and useful gifts was received by Miss A. Bryan, whose marriage to Gunner A. A. Bartrom will take place shortly, at the enjoyable tea party given for her by Miss B. Coote, at her home in Kahutia street. Iceland poppies in rich shades of red and gold were artistically arranged in the sitting-room. Novel competitions provided entertainment for the guests, and the winners, Mrs. L. Foss and Misses V. Morrison and J. Foss, each received an attractive prize. A delicious afternoon tea was served. The hostess was wearing a smart frock of duck-egg blue crepe accented with white lace revers, A becoming rust-coloured frock, ornamented with French braiding, was worn by Miss Bryan. Among the guests were Mesdames Coote, J. Foss, L. Bryan, G. Shaw and L. Foss: Misses V. Harper, I. Proudfoot, J. Foss, V. and L. Morrison, D. Wade and D. McKinley. W.D.F.U. Garden Party

The delightful garden party held by the Gisborne branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers! Union, at the home of Mrs. C. Blackburn, Domett street, on Friday afternoon afforded the members a very pleasant opportunity of meeting visitors from the country branches. There was a good attendance of members, to whom Mrs. Blackburn extended a warm welcome. The weather was all that could be desired, and the garden, gay with summer blooms and flowering shrubs, offered much of interest to lovers of beauty. Outstanding features were the masses of irises and the quaint lily pond, while the conservatory provided an added attraction.

The representatives of country branches and also several new members, including Mrs. W. Ensor, transferred from the Sherenden branch, Hawke’s Bay, Mesdames T. Utting, M. Adams, G. Faulkner, W. Porter (Tokomaru Bay), and Miss H. Morris, were welcomed by the president, Mrs. G. W. Humphreys, who also appealed to members to continue knitting comforts for the personnel of the merchant service during the summer recess. The monthly competition, “The best in my garden,” resulted:—Flowers: Mrs. Long, 1; Mrs. D. Blair, 2; Mrs. Buseke, 3. Fruit, lemons: Mrs. Buscke 1; Mrs. D. Blair, 2. Vegetables: Mrs. Buscke, 1; Mrs. D. Blair, 2. A wellstocked sales table was under the charge of Mrs. L. Buscke. The tea hostesses were Mesdames G. W. Humphreys, R. Sherratt, W, T. Veitch, D’A. Blackburn, E. R. Renner and A. Blackburn. The thanks of the branch for the use of her home were conveyed to Mrs. Blackburn by Mrs. Humphreys, who also acknowledged the co-opera-tion of the members in making the function a success.

Mrs. Wilfred Clouston, wife of Squadron Leader W. G. Clouston, D.F.C., has arrived in New Zealand to live with her husband’s mother, Mrs. Alan Clouston, Wellington. Before Squadron Leader Clouston was transferred to the Middle East, Mrs. Clouston worked in an air force canteen at his station in England. She is the daughter of the late Vice-Admiral R. Hyde, C. 8., C.B.E.