WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22512, 16 December 1947, Page 9

WOMEN’S WORLD

TO AND FRO Miss Jeanette Tomlinson, who' has been nursing in Christchurch has returned to her home at Braeburn. Week-end visitors to Putorino for the Hunt-Lange wedding on Saturday included Mrs J. Hunt and Misses N. and J. Hunt, Waiohika. Mr and Mrs F. H. Jones, Waimata Valley accompanied by their daughter, Mr and Mrs J A. Smith, Tokomaru Bay, Miss E. Daley, Cook Hospital and Mr L. Smith Ngatapa, best man.

Miss Joan Isbister departed from Gisborne this morning tor Wellington where she will spend the Christmas holidays with her family before resuming teaching in the Manawatu district. One of Gisborne’s best known repertory players, Miss Jean Russell, left Gisborne today on the first stage of her trip to England. She sails early in February aboard the Wairangi and until then will be in Napier staying at her home there. The Women Teachers' Association members were the givers of an informal farewell for Miss Russell and Miss Joan' Mirrielees, who is also England-bound, last week in the Bon Accord Lounge. New Zealand’s champion woman swimmer, Miss Betty Casey and the national diving champion, Miss Mayzod Reid, both of Dunedin, leave today by flying-boat from Auckland for Sydney where they will compete in the New South Wales women’s amateur swimming championships. Mrs W. J. Sinclair, Rawiri street, left for Auckland where she will stay for two weeks and where she will meet her daughter, Mrs J. Doreen and the latter’s husband and son who are on the way home on furlough from Peru. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Sinclair and will arrive in Gisborne at the new year. Cambridge University has decided to admit to full membership the students of Girton and Newnham, shherto regarded only as colleges for me higher education of women. The women of these colleges will now be entitled to hold certain university posts, including that of vice-chancellor, and will be at last entitled to the term “Cambridge University student.’’ They will also now receive the same degrees as men students. BURNS ADMIRERS MEET Gathering together for the last time in 1947, members of the Gisborne Burns Club met last Thursday, Mr W. B. Turbitt being in the chair. The meeting opened, as is customary, with the singing of “The Star of Robbie Burns.’’ The following programme added to the enjoyment of the company.—Recitations, Mesdames J. Middleton, R. Howe, F. R. Hill, Messrs. J. King, W. Comeron; songs, Mr and Mrs T. Kane, Mesdames A. Richards, F. Williams, Mr Turbitt; violin selections, Mr Maitland; quartettes, Mesdames Middleton, Kane, Messrs Richards and Kane; pianoforte solos, Mrs Redstone. Mrs Redstone was also at the piano for accompaniments. The chairman announced that the Burns anniversary dinner would be held on January 24 provided there was no ban on such gatherings at that time. Supper was served by the men, the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syrie concluding the meeting. The 1948 Burns Club year will commence on January 8. TENNIS ON SATURDAY

Amongst the women who played tennis at the Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon were the following.—Mesdames A. B. King, F. R. Porter, G. McKee, E. and H. Stevenson; Misses Pam Wickens. B. Wellborne, M. Simpson, Betty Quigley, E. Patchett, F. Mclntosh, Margaret Musgrave, Rae Millar, June Morley, D. Milne Allan ,L. Masters, F\ Loffler, Barbara Langlands, Barbara Kernp, Jo. James. Peg Jameson, Shirley Humphrey, M. Haisman, Jocelyn Gregory Dot. Frazer, Sue Field, June Dods, Barbara Davis, Mary Cummusky Heather Cranswick, Shoha Cox. Betty Cooper, Pam Chrisp, Beth Cameron, Jan Bull, Norah Broadhurst, V Benson, Margaret Beedie, Elizabeth Averill, Priscilla Gambrill and Justine Lundon. At the Metropolitan Tennis Club tea hostesses were Misses M. Dunfoy and H. Card. The players included Mesdames R. Herivel, T. Hill, E. Pepperill, M. Thodey, J. Toye, J. Heeney, R. Clarke, G. Geddes, A. Le Brun, A. Dale, P. Seed, A. Walsh, R. Watts and T. Munro; Misses H. Card, M. Murphy, M. Henshaw, M. Dunfoy, E. Ludwigson, V. Evans, H. Ballantyne, Jones, L. Holmberg, L. and S. Linton, L. Reardon, I. Williams and B. Howie. GAY BELLONA BALL

With the entertainment of the officers and men of H.M.N.Z.S. Bellona the main object in view, the Kiwi social committee of the Gisborne R.S.A. assisted by the ready co-operation' of members of the Gisborne branch of the ex-Royal Navalmen’s Association, promoted a most successful ball at the Army Hall on Saturday. Battle honours of he three branches of service in which New Zealanders fought were displayed around the walls and the nautical air, already well provided by the Bellona personnel which included officers, petty officers, Royal Marines and seamen, was further enhanced by the port and starboard light, capstan, compass and other objects usually found on board ship, assembled at the top of the hall. Dancing was to the music of Stuart Sheets’ orchestra and streamers thrown down from the roof during the dance added to the festive air.

Busy people who were responsible for the supper arrangements included the wife of the convener, Mrs G Groom, who was in a black skirt contrasted with a geranium velvet bodice; Mrs Bruce Jenkins, in black taffeta; Miss E. Maxwell who wore a floral top with her black skirt; Mrs M. McLernon in bottle green velvet; Mrs Gordon Harris, who had chosen powder blue; Mrs Peter Bennett, in a white spotted blue frock; Mrs M. Rohan, who was in a red floral, and Mrs S. Skeet whose frock was of wine velvet. Roses decorated the supper fables.

The ball was held under the patronage of the Mayor, Mr N. H. Bull, who was accompanied by the president of the Gisborne R.S.A., Mr James Leggatt. Mr R. F. Gambrill immediate past president of the association was also there, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Priscilla Gambrill.

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SOCIABLE PARTY Two members of the Gisborne H.S.O.S. Little Theatre (Inc.), who have taken part with considerable success in productions and readings of the .society. Miss Joan Isbister and Mr. Eric Widdowson who are both leaving Gisborne, were farewelled last night on the eve of their respective departures for Wellington and England. Members of the Little Theatre who have been associated with the guests of honour in one way or another were invited by Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wells to their home in Whitaker street for a 5 till 7 party which was a fitting farewell for these two ex-members of the society. Speaking on behalf of those assembled, Mr. G. H. Dunn, president, remarked that Miss Isbister and Mr. Widdowson had endeared themselves to Little Theatre members and to Gisbornians in general through their excellent performances in “The Barretts of Wimpole Street.” in particular, and through their continued interest in the Little Theatre. They would both be very much missed and he wished them each happiness and good luck for the future. Mr. John Kitchen as producer endorsed the president's remarks. Musical honours were warmly given, followed by cheers. In returning thanks, Miss Isbister said that she had enjoyed her association with the "Little Theatre and would miss members and the work considerably. Mr. Widdowson replied in similar vein, adding that if he returned to New Zealand in later years, he hoped the society would find a use for an “old man.” The party concluded with music and singing, with Mrs. Wells at the piano. Another farewell party was given for Mr. Widdowson by Mrs. L. M. Skeet, Dickson street, at her home last week. Guests assembled at 5 p.m. and for the party Mrs. Skeets wore a tailored blue cornflower frock. NOVEMBER WEDDING WILKINS—M c LOUGHLIN Barbara Kathlyn, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McLoughlin, Ngatapa, wore a model frock of powder blue when she was married in November at the Catholic Church, Patutahi ,to Raymond Wallace, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Wilkins, Mataniata, Waikato. White and blue irises decorated the church and the Rev. Father Leen conducted the ceremony. The bride's frock was worn with a white halo hat trimmed with a facelength veil, and she wore matching gloves and white shoes. She carried a ouquet of white roses and lily of the valley, and was escorted by her father. The bride’s only attendant was her sister, Miss M. McLoughlin who was in an apricot frock with a cream halo hat with veiling and matching accessories. The best map was Mr J. BOxenham. For the reception, held at the home of the Misses McLoughlin, Patutahi, the bride’s mother wore a black frock with matching accessories and a shoulder spray of red roses. Whan Mr and Mrs R. W. Wilkins left on their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a cinnamon frock with contrasting brown accessories. Thev are making their new home in' Gisborne.