WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20624, 27 November 1941, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

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In and Out of Town

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Mrs. R. K. Murphy, Muriwai, is visiting Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs. Terence Williams, “Sherwood,” Muriwai, is visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. A. F. Hall, “The Vicarage,” Cobden street, left yesterday on a brief visit to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bullock and Miss Elizabeth Bullock, Auckland, were recent visitors to Gisborne. Mrs. Carleton Williams, “Sherwood,” Muriwai, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Bunny, Masterton. Mr. and Mrs R. C. Murphy, Panikau, were recently the guests of Miss M. Murphy, Muriwai.

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Scott, Paeroa, are the guests of Mrs. R. Scott, “Lome,” Puha. Miss E. M. Dowding, Wanganui, is spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs. C. C. Dowding, “Rangatira.” Mrs. Claud H. Williams, “Coventry,” Muriwai, returned on Tuesday from an extended visit to Rotorua, Auckland and Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs. Burnnand, Hirini street, left for Auckland and will be the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Taylor, Courtwell Flats.

Mrs. J. H. Apedaile, a former resident of Wairoa and now of Napier, is paying a holiday visit to Mrs. J. H. Scott, Queen street, Wairoa. Miss Juliet Williams, who is a student at Otago University, has 'returned to her home at Muriwai for the summer vacation. Mrs. Wood, who, .with her small daughter, has been the guest of Mrs. E. W. M. Wallis, “Bushy Knoll,” Hangaroa, and Mrs. H. G. Wellborne, Kelvin road, Kaiti, left yesterday on her return to Christchurch. Mr. # and Mrs. M. T. TrafTord, Waiohika, ’have received advice that their son. Raymond, who has been training with the Royal Air Force in Canada, has gained his wings and is looking forward to spending his leave in New York.

Sir Alan Brooke, who will succeed Sir John Dill as Chief of the Imperial General Staff has been twice married. His first wife, a daughter of Colonel Richardson, of Ballinamallard, County Fermanagh, Ireland, died in 1925. leaving one son and one daughter. Four years later he married the widow of Sir Thomas Dees and daughter of Sir Harold Pelly.

Lady Londonderry, during a recent visit to London, bought a robot transplanter for use on her husband’s estate, Mount Stewart, Northern Ireland. The machine, which is drawn by a tractor, is the invention of a Pole, who patented it some years ago. It can set 12,000 cabbages an hour. Lady Londonderry hopes to arrange for its use on neighbouring lands in Ireland. Literary Circle

At the monthly meeting of the literary circle of the Gisborne Women’s Club, held in the club rooms on Monday afternoon. Mrs. N. Hooper expressed the pleasure of the members at the presence of the convenor, Mrs. G. S. Vincent, after her recent illness. A suitable reply was made by Mrs. Vincent who took the opportunity to thank all who had either written or visited her while in hospital.

Sympathetic reference was made also to the illness of Mrs. D. McKeague, and hopes were expressed for her speedy recovery. It was decided to make a donation to the club’s funds. It was agreed that the circle would go into recess until March, 1942. 'ln the course of the meeting, a charming gift was handed to Mrs. Widdowson as a token of her fellowmembers’ appreciation of her services to the circle. In acknowledging the presentation, Mrs. Widdowson said that it had been her pleasure to assist the circle.

The latter part of the meeting was devoted to the rehearsal of a play to he presented at the club’s annual Christmas party, the members not taking part providing constructive criticism. Afternoon tea was served at the close of the meeting. Women’s Christian Temperance Union The annual report and the financial statement, both eminently satisfactory, were presented by the president, Mrs. W. E. Goffe, and the secretary, Mrs. Coles, respectively, at the annual meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, held in the Methodist Sunday school hall, Bright street, on Tuesday afternoon. Devotional exercises were taken by Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. E. G. A. Reynolds contributed the scientific fact for the month. The cradle-roll superintendant. Mrs. Stockman, stated that 14 birthday cards had been dispatched during the month, and that three new members had been enrolled. Mrs. Mackintosh reported that subscribers to the White Ribbon, the official organ of the union, had increased tv two. A remit was read from the Hawke’s Bay convention urging the forthcoming Dominion conference to approach the Government asking that a stricter censorship of films be undertaken.

During the election of officers the chair was taken by Mrs. F. A. Parry. Following are the results: — President, Mrs, W. E. Goffe; vicepresidents, Mesdames E. G. A. Reynolds. F. A. Parry, and Thomas; secretary, Mrs. F. E. Wallen; scientific facts secretary, Mrs. M. Foote; treasurer, Mrs. Coles; cradle-roll superintendent, Mrs. Stockman; White Ribbon secretary, Mrs, Mackintosh.

Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Coles and E. G. A. Reynolds. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. F. E. Wallen and Master John Jennings, and Mrs. Mackintosh and Miss Nancy Haywood were heard in elocutionary numbers. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Eiliott.

Engagement Evans Proudi'oot. The engagement is announced between Arthur Evans, Royal New Zealand Air Force. Rongotai, Wellington, son of Mr. W. Evans and the late Mrs. Evans, Petone, and Iris Mary, only daughter of Mrs. G. Proudfoot and the late Mr. Proudfoot, Gisborne. Visitor Entertained On Tuesday, Miss True Galbraith, a Wellington visitor to Gisborne, was the chief guest at a 5 o’clock party given by Mrs. P. Pittar at her home ir, Haronga road.

The rooms were gay with flowers, pastel-tinted carnations and sweet william predominating.

The hostess was wearing a smart frock of Oxford blue crepe-de-chine with an overcheck in a darker shade and cerise accents.

Miss Galbraith wore a becoming frock of smoke grey chiffon ornamented with pin-tucks and a small sailor hat of matching straw.

Among the guests were Mesdames S D Nathan. M. Holden. P. W. Willock. P. Sibley. D. B. Barry, N. Kerr. H. Cameron, W. Irwin and G. I. Parker; Misses E. and A. Thomas, N. Cotterill, E. Hegarty. J. Marshall, S. Barton. B. Kemp, and S. Williams. Girl Guide Funds Benefit

On Tuesday members of the Girl Guide divisional committee and Mangapapa Guido committee continued in organising a successful “bring and buy” afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. H. Ferris, Hospital road, in aid of the camp funds. A sales table, under the direction of Mesdames Mclvor, L. L. Meredith. J. McKay and A. V. Clare, was well patronised.

A demonstration of first-aid work by the Guides of the Ist Gisborne Company was followed with keen interest by the onlookers, and several vocal solos contributed by Mrs. Widdowson also added to the pleasure of the function. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. R. Andrew. Afternoon tea was served in a shady corner of the picturesque garden under the supervision of Mesdames Carnegie, Hudson and McNab, assisted by members of the divisional committee. The kindness of Mrs. Ferris in placing her home at the disposal of the promoters was -warmly acknowledged by Mrs. R. Andrew, divisional commissioner. Successful Dance

One of the most successful functions yet organised by the Taruheru Ladies’ Social Club took place on Saturday night, when "a dance was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. 11. Biggar in aid of the funds of the' Poverty Bay Highland Pipe Band. That the object was a popular one was shown by an attendance of 130. including a full muster of the band.

Among the guests of the club were several members of the armed forces, Aircraftsmen R. Cade, L. Andrews, R. Biggar. and Private D. Gooch. Miss J. Barnes, who had received advice from the Women’s War Service Auxiliary to report at Ohakea air station on December 1, was also present.

Flags and streamers, together with bowls of sweet peas, gave a festive air to the spacious sitting-room, the decorative scheme being repeated in an adjoining room, where cards were enjoyed by the non-dancers. The music for dancing was supplied by Mesdames Esquilant, Roe, Kennedy and Hall, and Mr. Cook.

The highlight of Ibe evening was the performance of the traditional ceremony in connection with the haggis, which was made and donated by Mrs. A. McDonald. Carried by Piper A. McDonald, the haggis was piped in by Piper-Major Miller and was addressed by Mrs. McDonald. A competition, the best impromptu Scottish story, was another outstanding feature of the function, and tlie prize, donated by Mr. P. Robertson, was awarded to Mr. Thornton. Mr. D. P. Cameron carried out the duties of judge. The proceeds of the evening, amounting to a substantial sum. were handed to Drum-Major Isabeth. Supper was served informally and the opportunity was taken . to 'pass a vote of thanks to all who had contributed to the success of the function.

Mrs. J. Curtin’s Interest Keenly interested in politics since she was 16 years of age, Mrs. J. Curtin, wife of the Prime Minister of Australia, is a very attractive, vital, and practical woman, who spends a great deal of her time reading, comments an oversea paper. Mrs. Curtin, formerly Miss Elsie Needham, was born in Ballarat and lived for some time in Tasmania before going to Western Australia to be married in 1917. She has one son, who is in the air force, and a daughter who holds a position in the chief civil engineer’s office in Perth. Mrs. Curtin takes a keen interest in her home at Cottesloe, Perth, where her mother, who is 83 years of age, spends much of her time. Wedding - in London The marriage took place in October at Brompton Oratory, London, of Mr. John Swaine Corry, R.A., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Corry, of Yaldham Manor, Kemsing, Kent, and Miss Theresa Dorothea Ward, only daughter of the late Sir Cyril Ward and Lady Ward, of Christchurch. Father J. E. Woodruff officiated. The bride, who v/as given away by her great-uncle, Sir Francis Boys, wore a dress of forget-me-not blue crepe, the bodice inset with selfcoloured net and pinned with a spray of orchids. Mr. W. R. Corry was best man to his brother. A reception was held at the Rembrandt Hotel, where Lieutenant-Colonel N. S. Falla proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. Music and Elocution Teachers On Tuesday night, Mr. James Chrisp presided over a good attendance of members at a meeting of the Gisborne Society of Music and Elocution Teachers, held at the home of Mrs. M. Pinching, Whitaker street. The object of the society is to stimulate appreciation of the arts, and in reviewing the activities of the past year it was generally agreed that the results had been satisfactory. Several interesting suggestions were brought forward to increase the scope and usefulness of the society. At the close of the meeting a pleasant social hour was enjoyed and supper was served. The decorations were artistically carried out with calendulas and pastel-shaded stocks. A warm vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Pinching for the use of her home. Inter-Club Croquet

The final games in the first round of the series of inter-club matches for the Hawke's Bay Croquet Association’s pennant, played at the Turanga and Poverty Bay croquet clubs on Monday afternoon, resulted in three wins for the former club. Afternoon tea was served at both clubs, mixed flowers being chosen for the table decorations. The Poverty Bay team included: A Grade, Mesdames A. Falconer, T. Robertson, D. McKinnon and E. E. Somervell. B Grade: Mesdames I-I. Y. Hughes, Roderick, Brown, and Sneddon.

The Turanga representatives were: A. Grade, Mesdames R. L. Gray, L. Ansell, A. J. Barnard, and W. Campbell. B Grade: Mesdames E. Havers, J. Olliver, E. A. Moncrieff and A. Ingram.

Finale to Season A delightful function arranged by the members of the musical circle of the Gisborne Townswomen's Guild took place at the home of the secretary, Mrs. Alex. Baillie, Kahutia street, on Monday afternoon, as a finale to the season’s activities. Iceland poppies, stocks and sweet peas were artistically combined in the decoration of the drawing-room, and in the dining-room, where tea and ices were served, a bowl of flamecoloured sweet peas gave a note of colour to the table.

Amusing .competitions were enjoyed and the winners, Mrs. Lyndon, Mrs. Sutcliffe and Miss Currie, were each suitably rewarded. Several charm-ingly-rendered concerted numbers were presented by members of the circle.

A gift and a bouquet were handed to the convener, Mrs. P. Barry, on behalf of the members, and Mrs. Baillie also was asked to accept a bouquet.