WOMEN'S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20770, 21 May 1942, Page 8

WOMEN'S WORLD

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News items Intended for publication in this column cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the signature and address of the sender. Notices of engagements require the signature of both parties, and a charge of 5s will be mado for such announcement; reports of wedd’ngs, 5s per inch; minimum charge, 10s. Miss A. Corlett is returning to Hawera to-morrow after spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Corlett, wunuKunniu. Mrs. J. P- Murphy lias returned to ICotemaori after visiting relations in Gisborne. Mrs. A. Sealey, Aberdeen load, who has been seriously ill in the Blenheim Hospital, nas returned to Gisborne. Miss M. Atkinson, Christchurch, and Miss O. Barron, Hexton, are the guests of Miss M. Newman, Iranui road. Progressive Five-Hundred Four tables were requisitioned at the fortnightly progressive five-hundred party conducted by the members of the Taruheru Ladies’ Social Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. It. H. Bigger, Cameron road, on Tuesday night. The games were supervised by Mrs. Biggar. Honours were secured by Mrs. Ross and Mr. A. McColl, other prizes being awarded to Miss li. McColl and Mr. C. Gibbons. After supper dancing was enjoyed to music contributed by Mrs. Hinton aiid Mrs. W. Wilson, the latter also being heard in r. vocal solo. Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club Played in conjunction with tile week!} fixture, sponsored by the Poverty Bay Ladies Golf Club, the second round of tile A handicap tournament resulted as under:—Mrs. T. J. Corkery defeated Mrs. Luuken; Mrs. D. E. Chris]) lost to Mrs. It. Hutchinson; Mrs. l’i. it. Brown lost to Mrs. Eade. In the B tournament Mrs. Phillpotts defeated Mrs. 11. H. Barker; Mrs. E. Woodrow d. Mrs. D. W. McKeague; Mrs. F. T. Robinson d. Mrs. W. D. Morley; Mrs. W. 1 1 . Barker lost to Miss McGhee; Miss Gordon d. Mrs. R. 0. Bull: Mrs. Swainson <l. Mrs. K. Bull; Mrs. Harrison d. Mrs. H. D. Humphrey. The third round in both sections of the tournament must be completed by June 1. Dickens’ Club The first nine chapters of Book II of "The Tale of Two Cities" were read by Mrs. Musker, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. L). Blair and later discussed at the monthly meeting ol the Gisborne Dickens' Club, held at the homo of Mrs. E. Hampton. Derby street, on Monday afternoon. An interesting article oil “A Tale of Two Cities,” from an English paper also was read by Mrs. Blair. Pleasure was expressed at the presence of Mrs. N. Hooper after her recent illness. It was announced that next month's meeting would take the form of a social afternoon, and that the annual flag five-hundred evening would be held on Monday, June 22. The packing of parcels for dispatch to members of the club serving with the overseas fighting forces was undertaken by the president. Mrs. F. R. Hill, and Mrs. Mnrkie. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Simmons, assisted by Mrs. Musker. League of Mothers A most interesting: talk on the life of women in China by Mrs. Miskelly delighted the members at the monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the League of Mothers, held in the Le Grand Cafe on Tuesday afternoon. There was a pood attendance, and business was dealt with under the direction of Mrs. E. A. Muis. Mrs. Lockwood was responsible for the Scripture reading:, and the thought for the i month, “Pie who does the best he can is always improving:,*' was contributed by Mrs. Bradley. Mrs. Selwyn Wood, a visitor from Wnitotara, was heard in two elocutionary numbers. Mrs. Miskelly and Mrs. Wood were warmly thanked and each was asked to accept a. charming: shoulder spray of flowers. Children’s Fancy Dress Ball The Selvyu Hull was en fete on Saturday night, when a successful children's plain mic fancy dress ball was held in aid of the funds of the 2ZM Club. The organisation of the function was in the capable hands of "Aunt Daisy” (Mrs. Elliott), who had the assistance of an energetic ladies' committee. There was a good attendance of children and adults. The supervision of the floor was efficiently carried out by Mr. Hart, and Mrs. Riley was responsible for the music, extras being contributed by Mr. O'Neill. A. delectable supper was served under the direction of the committee. The duties of judge were undertaken by Miss Tua Smith, who expressed delight at the variety and beauty of the The prize-winners included; Lorraine Clare, Aanett Shields. Gabriel Nossiter, Nola. Audrey and Shirley Illingworth, Margaret Ann Kent, Iris Murray. lan Sullivan, John , Sellman, and Stewart McLean.