WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21579, 5 December 1944, Page 5

WOMEN’S WORLD

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i° Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tate, of J. C. \Vi 1 - a° liamson Theatres, Limited, are staying at a a Aimndalo Guest House, Fitzherbert street. » a Mr. Sydney Greenbie, special assistant, to * tin- American Minister in New Zealand, and head representative of the IJ.S. OHuv of War Information for New Zealand, and Mrs. * a Greenbie were the quests of Mr. and Mrs. ‘a !i. 11. Hods, “Repongacre,” at the we. h-. nd. SUCCESSFUL GARDEN PARTY K w The picturesque grounds of Mr. and Mrs. s n G. W. VVillock’s riverside home provided an [■ ideal setting for the successful Harden s party sponsored by the recently-formed j B Anglican Women’s Association for the benefit of church funds. The function ranked ® the initial effort of the association, and tin? , a organisers were complimented on the result i“ achieved. i Lawn .names conducted by Mesdamos W. £ i Stevenson and W. E. Moxley were entered L j into with enthusiasm, and a well-rJorked ' n stall, under the charjtte of Miss P. Bennett, 'a | also met with ready patronage. 'a j Mosdnmes E. Ewart Brown, S. E. V/ilks a ! and T. Bonn! face were responsible fur the n excellent afternoon tea arrangements. “ BRIDE-ELECT ENTERTAINED s An array of kitchen utensils was reeeiv- * ed by Miss B. O’Meara, whose marriage *o a Mr. Clive Salmon will take place this ■ month at the delightful garden party given 0 for her by Mrs. W. J. Ormiston at her ■ home in Rutene road on Saturday after--9 noon. 0 Several competitions provided enteriaiu--5 merit. * The hostess was wearing a graceful frock B of cloque printed in a floral design in a pastel tunings. A smart frock of apple 3 green georgette was the choice of Miss „ O’Meara.

Among the guests were: Mesdames I. H. O’Meara, A. F. Salmon, F. E. Ormislo i. ,1. S. Nugent, E. V. Harrison, and W. Bell; Misses M. and N. O’Meara, C. Ormiston, R. and S. Miller. T. Bain, J. McGregor, 11. Meredith and B. and S. Leahy. INSTITUTE GARDEN PARTY Gratifying success attended the g. rden party held by the Tamarau Women’s Institute at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Rhodes, doLautour road, on Saturday aftcrnoon, for the benefit of the Institute soldiers’ parcels fund. Well-stocked stalls were placed in the pretty garden, and games and compeci Lions, under the supervision of Mesdames T. Hall, T. Mogford, I. Knox and R. Costain, provided amusement. The members of the arts and crafts circle of the institute were responsible for the stocking of a particularly attractive stall and the wares, which included all manner of novelties, found ready purchasers. The stall-holders were: Mesdames M. Campbell, L f Nasmith, Cole, E. Tasker and T. Rhodes, arts and crafts; Mesdames Walworth, I. Jones, T. Butler and T. Cami bell, cakes and produce; Mesdames H. Gray and E. Wright, soft drinks; Mesdames M. Andrews, E. Walters, L. Benson and M. Y.'ood, afternoon tea. LAWN TENNIS Tennis enthusiasts took advantage of the pleasant weather conditions on Saturday a fternoon. At the Metropolitan Club afternoon tea was served by Miss P. Herivel and fk James. Among the players were Mesdames J. Hankey, T. Hill, J. Keeney, R. Herivel, D. Pocock, McLachlan, G. V/aplel and W. Watts; Misses G. McGreevy, N. Dunpliy, P. Hogan, J. Cattanach, J. Smith, A. Davie, . Greig, J. Mclntyre, J. Patterson and M. Ilenshaw. Misses 11. Cranswick and S. Cooper were the afternoon tea hostesses at the Gisborne club. The players included Mesdames T. J. Corkery, E. A, Smith, B. Haache, J. Leggat ami Joblin; Misses B. Cameron. P. Wickens, J. Tomlinson, S. Field, M. Probble, J. Dods, E. Benson, G. Butler, D. Hall, J. Littlejohn, A. Bumard and J. Parker. Among the members noticed at the Mnrigapapa Club were Misses A. Clarke, B. Breingan, P. McDermott, R. Briant, T. Candy, J. Lawson, IT. McDonald and S. Graham. Misses M, McDermott and P. Woodrow carried out the duties of hostesses. ADDRESS BY MRS. GREENBIE

Convened by the Mayoress, Mrs. N. H. Bull, particularly for young people, a mootin;; was addressed last night in the Victoria League, rooms by Mrs. Greenbie, the American authoress, who is visiting Gisborne with her husband, Mr. Sydney Greenbie, special assistant to the American Minister in New Zealand. There was an attendance of about HO, representing a number of local organisations.

After a short address based on the question: “Can career girls be glamour girls?” Mrs. Greenbie invited questions from members of the audience. Her answers dealt with many aspects of life in the United States, particularly as it affected women. She pointed out that housekeeping in her country was far simpler than in New Zealand and one result of this was the large number of mothers who were able to work. In some parts day nurseries were numerous and the tendency for women to become separate wage earners was not due entirely to the pressing needs of war. Wages were high, the speaker said, but at the name time it had to be remembered that goods and services accepted in America as necessities were regarded in New Zealand as luxuries. VICTORIA LEAGUE

The Poverty Bay Victoria League completed its activities for 1944 at a very largely attended meeting held yesterday afternoon.

The highlight of the meeting was a most interesting talk on "The Art of Living,” given by Mrs. Sydney Greenbie, an American visitor, who in New Zealand holds the official post of consultant to Mr. Greenbie, special assistant to the American Minister in New Zealand, and head representative of the U.S. Oliice of War Information for the Dominion. On the motion of the president, Mrs. L. Balfour, a warm vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. Another visitor, Mrs. McGill, vice-presi-dent of the Wellington Victoria League, in briefly addressing the meeting on the work of the league, congratulated the local branch on its very attractive club rooms. A short programme of music included a vocal solo, "God Bless America,” contributed by Mrs. Balfour as it compliment to Mrs. Greenbie. Several Christmas carols were presented by the musical circle of the league, and Mrs. H. J. Poole, Mrs. W. Carruthers and Miss Lois Evans were heard in two vocal trios. Mrs. I. Stephenson acted r.s accompanist.

Two letters received from England acknowledging the receipt of cases of clothing forwarded by the league were read by Mrs. Balfour. The sales table was under tho charge of Mrs. P. llockley. and Mrs. A. V. Clare was responsible for the serving of afternoon fra. Gifts of toys were brought by the members for dispatch fo the patients in the children's ward at the Cook Hospital and to the inmates of the Heni Materoa Children's Home.