WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22198, 7 December 1946, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mrs. M. Tomlinson, Braeburn, is visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Earl White returned recently from a tour of the South Island.

Mrs. N. Branson, Te Araroa, returned yesterday to her home after visiting Gisborne.

Mrs. C. Eyre, Christchurch, is the guest of her sister, Mrs, E. Donnelly, Fox street.' The December number of “Home and Country” contains Mrs. Douglas Blair's scenic article—The East Coast Run. Mrs. J. R. Blair. Kaitawa, who has been the guest of Mrs. Douglas Blair “Tulliallan'', Kaiti, has returned home. Dr. N. Morey, Stout street, and Mrs. T. Watt, Wainui Beach, returned this week from a tour of the North Island. Mrs. W. Carruthers. Wainui Beach, left to-day for Hawke's Bay to attend the break-up ceremonies of lona College. Mrs. C. E. Cross and infant returned to Wellington by plane this morning, after a week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Smith, Matthew road.

Mesdames H. Williams. Burnett, R. Kemp and Misses A. Williams, Burnett and Kemp, Ruatoria, are guests .at Almadale.

In the Rotorua December number of the “Writers and Composer’s Magazine, Mrs. Douglas Blair has Won first prize for a title for a humorous picture, and a winner in the big story contest (150), with “The Xmas Babe”. Guests in Gisborne for the ClarkeSamson wedding, which took place today, include Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. S. Ellery, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stanely, Mr. B. Street, Matamata, Mrs. N.. and Mr. George Rowan, Wanganui, and Mr. J. D. Mclntosh, Wellington. OLD FOLKS’ ASSOCIATION The Old Folks’ rooms were attractively decorated on Saturday afternoon with larkspur and lavendar linaria, the occasion being the ladies’ five-hundred tournament.

A very happy time was spent, with Mr. Grey supervising the play, Prizewinners were Mesdames Hurne and Sutton, equal, and Mr. G. Anderson. Tea was dispensed by Mesdames Cameron and Ledger. LAST CARD GAME OF 1946 SERIES On Wednesday night the last card evening in the 1946 series was held in the Mangapapa School Hall, and games of progressive five-hundred were enjoyed at nine tables. The highest honours were gained by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. P. Morris, while other prizes were .won by Mrs. T. Howarth and Mr. J. Taylor.

This was the finai night of the aggregate, which was won by Mrs. C. R. P. Morris and Mr. J. Ballantyne. The games were supervised by Mr. T. Hill. MUSICAL CIRCLE TEA

As an appreciation of the work done by Miss Lois Evans as convener of the Victoria League Music Circle, the members met on Wednesday afternoon at an informal tea party at the Abercorn Hall.

Beautiful bouquets were presented to the convener and the pianist, Mrs. I. Stephenson, the deputy pianist. Miss L. King also sharing in the floral honours.

In a very pleasant speech, Mrs. P. D. Leahy thanked Miss Evans for her unsparing efforts in connection with the singing circle and asked her, on behalf of the choir, to accept a dainty piece of hand-painted pottery as a momento of her valued services.

The recipient briefly thanked the members, expressing her pleasure with the work.

A short programme was enjoyed, vocal solos being given by the convener, a humorous sketch by Mrs. Heath and several numbers by the choral group, after which tea was served.

SURPRISE PARTY As a grand finale to five and a half years' activities by the Taruheru Ladies’ Social Club, a surprise party, organised by residents of the district, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Biggar last Monday evening, Well over a hundred guests enjoyed dancing and cards. During an interval following the supper which was provided by the ladies, Mr. J. Gordon proposed the Loval toast. , Bouquets were offered by Mesdames P. Robertson and E. Rowe to Mrs. Biggar, president, and Mrs. Oyenden, secretary of the club. The tributes were the work of Mesdames P. Robertson. J. j Andrew and Miss Barbara Ross. Mr. Gordon, on behalf of the assembly, thanked the guests of honour and referred to the excellent services rendered by them-, and after musical honours were played by Mrs. Cleary made them a presentation of a fireside chair and occasional table. Mrs. Ovenden was also presented with a similar chair in recognition of her work as secret--3 The spokesman for the presentations was Mr. Phil Andrew, representing the returned servicemen and also the district residents. The recipients suitably Cleary and Rowe played for the dancing, winners of the novelty numbers being Mrs. J# Goochi and. Mr. Ron Biggar and Mr. and Mrs. B. Gooch. Mr. Len Cook assisted with his accord--10 Violin solos were given by Mr. lan Gordon, with Miss J - • G °^° n Mr piano, and a humorous song by Mi, Jack Gooch. The singing of Auld Lang Syne’’ brought to a close a very happy evening. A WithfcateSfue of 90 water-colour tion held in the Selwyn Hall con nludpd yesterday afternoon, Mr. Allan Watkins, Mercury Bay, Auckland, exhibitor and son of the nrtist renorted an unending stream of into re sted °p at ro ns. It had not the slow tempo of the usual art exhibtion spectators but a really brisk and intensely interested public. In fact, it was a revelation to Mr. Watkins to d scover the high degree of art appreciation which obviously exists in Gisborne and its TSS& Honolulu who happened to be in Gisborne on the first day of the showing, expressed astonishment and admiration at the art-minded nublic An exhibtor himself, he stated that in a town of this size in America a very small percentage has the highly developed artistic . sense displayed at this particular exhibition. The paintings on view varied from the first works done by the artist in his youth to the last one executed in his el The eS 'gradual degree of progressive change from the older school to the influence of the more modem, all added to the interest and education of those viewing the paintings. Gisborne has been singularly starved of cultural exhibitions of this nature, perhaps accounting in no small way for the unbounded delight shown by all who atteMost patrons knew what they wanted and were prepared to pay for it, the financial status of the buyer having no relation to his artistic choice. Many fine specimens of work will be staying in this district, almost all those that were hung being sold. Those who assisted Mr. Watkins were Misses C. Watkins, Lois Watkins, U. Williams, and P. Gambrill. Several paintings are being reserved for a contemplated tour sponsored by the art schools. They propose to show the works of early New Zealand artists and Mr. Watkins hopes to be able to have Gisborne included in the itinerary,

- DAILY ROUND

LITTLE THEATRE The Little Theatre’s final reading for this year, The Barton Mystery”, was presented by Mr. A. Chalmers in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening. Parts were read by Misses B. Cameron. H. Loch, A. Hamilton, M. Greig, M. Jolly, Messrs. E. Widdowson. H. Dunn, O. Satherly, L. Davies, and A. Chalmers. At the conclusion of the. play supper was served by the committee. It was announced that a .three-act comedy would bo presented in the Opera House early in March. GARDEN PARTY Given by the Anglican Women’s Association for the- women of the parish, a successful garden party was held recently at the home of the chairman, Mrs. H. Gilmer, Stafford street. Lawn competitions of clock golf and croquet were played, many of the guests spending their time at the fascinating fish pond. The tea hostesses were Mesdames G. W. Willock, J. O. Musgrave, W. Goodyear, Miss N. Cotterill, and the acting secretary, Mrs. S. Wilks.

A floral linen frock was worn ■bjf' the hostess to welcome her guests.