WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21549, 31 October 1944, Page 5

WOMEN’S WORLD

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Mrs. IC. Monekton, Ngntnpa, loft yesterday on a visit to Auckland. Mrs. M. Campbell, Duntdin, is tile f*.:! of Mrs. If. Hughes, Ormond road. Mrs. Neville MeLernop, who has been il.e guest of Mrs. 11. 1.. Primrose, Balluine street, left to-day on her return to Haw era. Sergeant Moira Kells. W.A.A.C., is visit In pv her parents, Mr. anil Mrs, C. W. Kells, Score road, lor the Pullingor—Kells wedding, which will take place to-morrow. Mrs. F. E. Wallen, Aberdeen road, left to-day for Hastings, where she will attend the annual Presbyterian Assembly and also tiie district convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. W. E. (iolfc, Ormond road, returned on Saturday from a visit to Rotorua and Tauranga. She left to-day for Hastings to attend the district convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The filial of the series of progressive fivehundred parties given by Mr. and Mrs. IC. Crawforth for the benefit of the funds of the Taruheru Ladies’ Social Club was held at. their home in Ward street on Saturday night. Play was enjoyed at five tables, under the direction of Mr. T. McG'oli. Honours were secured by Mrs. O'Connell and Mrs. F. E. Ovemlon, other prizes being handed to Mrs. E. Holden and Mr. H. Hamilton. ENGAGEMENT

Luckin—Harries. —An engagement is announced between Corporal George Harold Luckin, R.N.Z.A.F., younger son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Luckin. Okato, New Plymouth, and Edna, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Harries, Waitatigi street.

REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE It was reported at the monthly meeting of the Poverty Hay Women’s Representative Committee, held in the Plunket rooms, that £lO had been realised at the jumble sale recently sponsored by the committee for patriotic purposes.

The support of: organisations was sought for the stocking of the various patriotic stalls at the forthcoming A. and P. Show. Gifts of needlework, toys, flowers, plants and produce, together with contributions for the bran tub, would he most acceptable, and >*• was mentioned that the committee Would be glad to receive donations of needlework and toys at the patriotic shop by November 3.

Mrs. P. Hockley occupied the chair. ANGLICAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION The chair was taken by Mrs. H. Gilmer at a well-attended meeting of the recentlyformed Anglican Women’s Association held in the Parish Hall, Derby street, on Saturday afternoon. The association was formed with the object of promoting, in women, a keener realisation of their responsibilities towards their church, for the encouragement o.' friendly fellowship among the parishioners and also for the purpose of assisting the vestry of Holy Trinity Church in its financial commitments.

Various matters were discussed, and it was decided to hold a garden party at the home of Mrs. G. W. Willock, Haronga road, on Saturday, December 2. HANDKERCHIEF TEA Gifts of very attractive handkerchiefs were 'received by Miss Mary Fergusson, whose marriage to Corporal P. Campbell, Dunedin, will take place shortly, at the delightful party given for her by Mrs It. Andrew at her home ill Stout street on Saturday afternoon. Golden broom and mauve statice were artistically in the decorative scheme. The hostess was wearing a graceful frock of cinnamon brown cloque. Miss Fergusson, who is attached to the W.A.A.C., was in uniform.

Among the guests Were Mesilames M. E. Fergusson, M. Campbell, Dunedin, D. Johnson, LI. Meredith, E. A. Muis, H. Hughes. Akermnn, Napier, A. Elliott, B. Macaulay, E. J. Post; Misses hi. Climo and E. Elliott. LAWN TENNIS Pink roses wore chosen by the hostesses, Mrs. J. Hill and Miss M. Henshavv, for the decoration of the tea table at the Metropolitan Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon. Among the players were Mesdames W. Dunpby, J. llconey, D. Herival, McFadyen and G. Waple; Misses A. Davie, M. Hour shaw, R. Aldridge, P. Herival, J. Mclntyle. and E. Linton.

Members of the Gisborne Tennis Club took mlvantage of the delightful wenthea conditions on Saturday afternoon, those present, including Mesdames IJ. E. Clirisp, K, Crnrer, B. Handle, R. P. Baigent, W. Stevenson, W. Bell and H. Alley; Misses E. Benson, F. Lofiler, J. Dods, .1. Parker, B. Ball, M. Prebble, D. Hall, J. Littlejohn, P. Wiekcns, E. Poulgrain, G. Henderson. D. Fraser and H. Cranswick. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames E. A. Smith and 'l. J. Corkery. LITERARY CIRCLE Business was dealt with under the direction of the converer, Mrs. V. Clement, at the monthly meeting of the literary circle oi thg Gisborne Women’s Club, held yesterday afternoon.

Owing to the indisposition of Mrs. E. Trowel I, Mrs. F. R. Hill was appointed as temporary secretary.

The subject chosen for study was ’'Personalities and Events in the News,” and an article entitled ’’Who Can Take Over From Germany," by William Shirer, was jointly contributed by Mrs. V. Clement and Mrs. N. Hooper. Other readings included ‘Man Smuts," by Georgian, Mrs. Woodward; "The Latest News from China," by Nurse Annie James. Mrs. 11. Jones; excerpts from "The Atlantic Meeting," by H. V. Morton, Mrs. H. Holmes; “Travelling To-day—Wartime Restrictions," and an article from "’1 he Scotsman.” Miss McLean. A preliminary rehearsal of tile play to be presented at the club’s Christmas party also engaged the attention of the members. "Miscellaneous Poems" was the subject set down for discussion at the November meeting. .