WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20628, 2 December 1941, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

DAILY ROUND

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Mrs. H. E. Garth, Russell street, is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs. R. B. Veitch, Waimala Valley, is staying with Mrs. W. T. Veitch, Whitaker street. Mrs. H. E. Tiffen returned on Saturday to Otane. Hawke’s Bay, after visiting the Misses Orr, Kanakanaia.

Dr. Nina Muir has returned to Gisborne from a visit, to her parents, TPr. and Mrs. E. H. Howard, Plimrn>orton.

Miss True Galbraith. Wellington, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. S. Seymour, Russell street, and Mrs. p. Pittar, I-laronga road, left yesterday J.or Dunedin.

Servant-Pilots P. L. and A. M. Singer,. Royal New Zealand Air Force, are spending their leave with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Singer, “Bridgewater,” Ballance street.

Successful Yankee Tournament

Keen enthusiasm was displayed by over 80 entrants in the combined Yankee handicap tournament conducted by the* Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately. rain sot in late in the afternoon and play had to be abandoned, but arrangements have been made for the completion of the tournament next Saturday.

Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, a bowl of mixed flowers in rich shades of scarlet and blue being chosen for the adornment of the table. Successful Finale to Season As the weather on Saturday afternoon was unfavourable for a garden party, a most enjoyable indoor function was held by the Hexton Social Club at "Ti Toki.” the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Long, as a finale to the successful series of fortnightly card parties conducted by the club for the benefit of its funds. In the past the club has entertained Hexton members of the navy, army and air force, and on Saturday Sister Ena Barron, of the Army Nursing Service, was the guest of honour. The representative attendance included both town and country visitors, and the financial result of the function proved extremely gratifying to the promoters. Well-stocked stalls were advantageously placed in the spacious sitting-room, and competitions also were arranged. The supervision of afternoon tea was in the hands of Mrs. Long, who had the assistance of the Misses ,T. and ,N. Hunt and the “Six Patriots.” After tea Mr. Long asked Sister Barron to accept the usual club gift with the good wishes of thepnembers and the residents of Hexton. The recipient, who was accorded musical honours, suitably responded. The stall-holders were: Mesdames W. V. Clarke and C. Harding, produce; Mesdames Parker and Fardoe, needlework; Mesdames Hunter and Somerton, cakes; Mrs. Moore . and Miss B. Pardoe, sweets. Ellerslie Mid-Spring’ Fashions The weather was anything but seasonable for the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club’s mid-spring meeting at Ellerslie on Saturday, but it did not affect the enthusiasm of women race-goers, and the dressing was adapted to the intermittent sunshine and showers. There was a somble note in the choice of colours, black, navy blue and grey predominating, but an artistic contrasting of accessories gave a dash of brightness to the general effect and accented the neutral tones. Clever details in trimming added an individual air to the frocks that were worn with light-weight coats, special attention being devoted to the neckline. Tailored suits were given soft feminine relief in hand-worked muslin blouses and befrilled jabots. Fur wraps and fur coats were brought out of their temporary retirement and made an appropriately cosy finish to frocks and ensembles. Shallow - crowned straw hats were popular, simply banded with grosgrain ribbon or finished with stiffened bows. Colour was provided in novelty handbags, shoes and umbrellas and in the exotic necklaces that harmonised with the tonings of the ensembles. Women’s Club

Great bowls of sweet peas, roses, carnations, and delphiniums were artistically arranged in the lounge at the Gisborne Women’s Club on Friday afternoon, when a large number of" members met for the monthly social ..gathering. As the president, Mrs. ,L- 10 Pyke, was unavoidably detained until late in the afternoon, one of the vice-presidents, Mrs. N. Hooper, greeted the members. In response to the appeal launched by the Poverty Bay Women’s Central Representative Committee for novelties to stock the patriotic shop during the Christmas season, gifts were brought by members and the result was an attractive collection. A resume of the activities of the Poverty Bay Women’s Central Representative Committee in regard to the catering at the recent A. and P. Show was submitted by Mrs. NHooper. On arrival, Mrs. Pyke extended a warm welcome to the members, and reminded them that one of the chief social events of the club, the annual Christmas party, would take place on Thursday. December 11. A most enjoyable musical programme was presented by the following vocalists: Mrs. Hope. “My Task”, and “Just lor To-day”; Mrs Lunkcn, “I Love the Moon” and “Loch Lomond”; Mrs. K. J. L. Davies, “When Moon Beams Softly Fall," and “When Song, is Sweet.” The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Harraway.

Afternoon tea was served during a pleasant interval.

Visitors Entertained Shaded carnations and antirrhinums were artistically arranged by Miss S. Barton at her home in Whitaker street on Friday, when she gave a small 5 o’clock party for Mrs. L. Aickesn, Auckland, and Miss T. Galbraith, Wellington. The hostess was wearing a smart frock of crepe de chine printed in a conventional design in red, green and blue tonings. Mrs. Aicken wore an attractive frock of black crepe, accented with touches of white lace, and a hat to match. A becoming frock of black cloque, appliqued in white, and a hat ,of matching velvet were the choice of Miss Galbraith. Tamarau W.I. Garden Party The members of the Tamarau Women's Institute were the sponsors of a successful garden party held at the home of Mrs. T. Rhodes, deLautour road, on Saturday afternoon. The function was opened by the president, Mrs. MacDonald, who extended a warm welcome to a good attendance of members and a number of visitors. As the weather was not particularly kind, the stalls, stocked with all manner of attractive wares, were arranged beneath awnings on the tennis court. Games and competitions provided entertainment for the guests. The preparations for the occasion reflected the greatest credit upon the members, and the financial results were satisfactory. The afternoon tea hostesses were Mesdames Rhodes, Oxenham, Hall 'cCallum, Tasker, Kay, and Greig. The stalls were under the charge of the following members: Mesdames Cochrane and Lord, produce; Mesdames Twigley and Hanna, cakes and sweets; Mesdames Marsh and Graham, and Miss Hitch ins, arts and crafts; Mesdames Jones. Campbell and Forman, jumble: Mesdames Clements, Gray, Mogford and Walworth, competitions.