CLUB COMES OR AGE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22184, 21 November 1946, Page 9

CLUB COMES OR AGE

GISBORNE BUSINESS WOMEN Tnc iueijuoths of me oisuome uusmess and proiessionai Women a Glut) met in tno Bon Accoru counge on 'ruesclay evening to celeorate the twcnty-lirst birtuday of the cluD. airs, uugh cones, presluent, received tile guests in a gown of norai georgette. sprays were presented to Mrs. Jones, Mrs. M. Kicnarus, vice-president, and to Miss M. Brooaing. beverai guests came wearing “back to cliildhoou" costumes, wnich Miss Jvi. rvortn judged during a grand Marcn, miss Lonia xiansen emerging the winner. A competition, "Nursery Rhymes,” was won by Misses Rogers and Beilis. Solos were sung by furs. a. C. Coleman and Miss V. McCarthy, and community singing was ldd by Mrs. Coleman. the accopipammeuts "weld played by tvfesdames Colernau and Elliott. At supper Mrs. Jones cut the handsome, birthday caKe, which sne had presented to the club. 'idle toast list wiis as follows:—'me i-oyal toast, proposed by Mrs. Jones; "President and Vice-rresidents,” proposed by Miss U. ffumphroys and responded to by Mrs. Jones; "Secretaries, Past and Present," proposed by Mi's. Jones and responded to by Miss V. McCarthy; “Visitors," proposeu by Miss A! Thomson, and responded to by Mrs. Coleman; ■ Absent hfiends,” proposed by JVliss X. Jukes. In proposing the toast to the “President and Vice-Presidents,” Miss Humphreys voiced the opinion of all present when sne eulogised the wonderful work Mrs. Jones had done lor the club during her HI years as president. During the toast to* "Absent f riends,” special mention was made of Miss L. DouglasSmith, Durban, Miss Ream Woodward, England, and Miss L. Mac Shane, Auckland. Mrs. Jones voiced the regret of members when she spoke of the impending departure from Gisborne of Miss M. North, who had been a. very entnusiastic member during her slay here. Miss Merle Lister, who has returned after nine years in England, was welcomed back.

A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Menzies for her many kindnesses and attention.

PIANO RECITA.L On Saturday night members of the British Music Society will be privileged to hear Miss Molly Skillen, solo pianist, of Gisborne. Although Miss Skillen has broadcast several times, this will be her first appearance at a semi-public recital. As the music salon has limited seating capacity, it has been accessary to restrict the audience to members only, non-members being given an opportunity to hear a repeat performance on Saturday night November 307 Mrs. Bird, contralto of Volaga Bay, will be the assisting artist.