WOMEN S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20825, 2 July 1942, Page 6

WOMEN S WORLD

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Mrs. T. A. N. Corson, Riverside road, left yesterday for Hamilton. Mrs. J. Blair, Iranui road, returned on Tuesday from a brief visit to Wellington. Mrs. R. Connop, Russell street, has returned from a visit to Hastings and Napier. Miss V. Williams, “Sherwood," Muriwai, returned on Tuesday from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Ralph Bunny, Masterton. Mrs. Ralph Bunny, Masterton, accompanied by her children, is staying with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Williams. "Sherwood," Muriwai. Mrs. Cartridge returned to Auckland yesterday after spending a few days as the guest of Mrs. A. F. Hall, The Vicarage, Cobden street. Miss M. S. Appleton, of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. (1. Appleton, I'e lvaraka, before commencing n special course of instruction. The best card in the Canadian foursome conducted by the Poverty Bay Ladies’ Coif Club on Tuesday afternoon was returned by Mesdames K. Bull and W. D. Morley, 108— 28—80. The patriotic match arranged for next Tuesday has been postponed until July 14., . ENGAGEMENTS Beets—Lewis.—An engagement is announced between Charles Edgar (Tom), son of Mrs. Beets and the late Mr. Beets, Gisborne, and Jean Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lewis, Motu. Sharpe—Chester.—The engagement is announced of Stall-Sergeant A. J. Sharpe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe, Tolaga Bay, to Jean Daphne, daughter of Mrs. Chester, 14 Brook street, Milford, Takapuna. Torrie—Tully.—An engagement is announced between Arthur William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Torrie, Gisborne, and Gabrielle Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. V. Tully, Wellington. VISITOR ENTERTAINED During her brief visit to Gisborne, Mrs. Cartridge, St. Heliers Bay, Auckland, was the chief guest at a delightful luncheon party arranged by the Gisborne branch of the Auckland Diocesan School Old Girls' Association. The function, which was held at the picturesque riverside home of Mrs. G. W. Willoelc, provided a pleasant opportunity for the renewal of old friendships, as Beveral of the members were school-fellows of Mrs. Cartridge. The chief guest was wearing a smartly tailored leaf-brown frock with a green toque. TE KARAKA SURPRISE PARTY Members of the Waikohu Golf Club and the Te Karaka Tennis Club arranged a jolly surprise party to farewell Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Archer prior to their departure on Wednesday to live i)i Christchurch. During their 12 months’ residence in Te Karaka Mr. and Mrs. Archer have been active supporters of outdoor sport, Mr. Archer being captain of the tennis club and Mrs. Archer ladies’ vice-captain of the golf club. Appreciation of their ready assistance and regret at their departure were expressed by Messrs. W. V. Luttrell and G. S. Bridge, for the golf club, and Mrs. R. H. Brown for tile tennis club. A presentation of a case of silver spoons as a parting gift from their fellow-members was made by Mr. W. V. Luttrell. In acknowledging the gift, Mr. Archer said they were sorry to leave the district. Vocal solos by Miss L. Ruvu and Mrs. W. V. Luttrell, musical competitors, and community singing with accompaniments by Misses L. Ruru and V. Trotter were enjoyed by all present, the evening closing with musical ho’nours tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Archer. OAK GARDENING CIRCLE Three new members were enrolled at the monthly meeting of the Oak Gardening Circle, held recently in Le Grand Cafe. The chair was taken by Mrs. E. R. Perry. An interesting article on the bottling of fruit and vegetables in syrup and in water, and also on the drying in the sun of the same commodities, was read by Mrs. Perry, who also gave an instructive talk on citrus culture and the propagation of begonias and similar plants. A letter from Seaman R. Kerr, acknowledging receipt of a parcel of knitted comforts, was read. A large parcel of woollen comforts for the personnel of mine-sweepers and the trawling fleet was handed in at the meeting for despatch to headquarters. It was stated that the following monthly contribution had been forwarded to the New Zealand Navy League headquarters in Wellington:—Ten pairs of sea-boot stockings (home spun), five home-spun pullovers, donated by Mesdames S. D. Spencer, Barron, Sellmnn, Lewis, and M!bs Gentles, respectively, nine navy blue pullovers, 13 balaclavas, 10 scarves, and eight pairs of socks. The monthly competition resulted:—Bunch of mixed flowers. —Mi's. Dowell, 1 ; Mrs. Oiding, 2. Bunch of One Variety.—Mrs. Jones, 1; Mrs. Olding, 2. Bloom.—Mrs. Dowell, 1; Mrs. Olding, 2. MEETING OF WOMEN The various churches were well-represented at the very largely-attended meeting for women, organised by the Holy Trinity branch of the Mothers’ Union, assisted _by the women of the parish, and held in Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday afternoon. A short service, conducted by Canon. A. F. Hall, preceded a most interesting address on “Women’s Part in the Post-War World,” given by Mrs. Cartridge, of Auckland, daughter of Bishop Averill and Mrs, Averill. The speaker especially stressed the importance of the home background, not only in the training of the children of to-day but in the preservation of ideals by the older women for the men when they returned from the war. At the close of the address afternoon tea was served in the Parish Hall at small flower-decked tables, and, later, motions of thanks were passed to Mrs. Cartridge. Mrs. A. F. Hall briefly acknowledged the pleasure of the members of the Mothers’ Union and the women of the parish; Mrs. G. Lockwood spoke on behalf of the visitors, and Mrs. J. G. Nolan expressed the thanks of the fellowship of Marriage Group. In the evening Mrs. Cartridge addressed the senior girls* Bible class of the Holy Trinity Church on the importance of a happy home. _____________