Women’s World

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22626, 1 May 1948, Page 7

Women’s World

The Daily Round

DEBUTANTES MAKE BOWS AT BRIGHT AID-FOR-BRITAIN BALL

The many Gisborne people who attended the R.S.A.-Kiwi Social committee’s Aid-to-Br!tain ball last night at the Army Hall not only took part in a most successful function, but also contributed in no small way to the flow of food parcels to Britain. Successful socially and financially, the ball went with a swing and was largely attended. Highlight of the evening for the debutantes who were to make their bow. came, of course, with their presentation to the Australian High Commissioner in New Zealand, Mr. A. R. Cutler, V.C. Each debutante was accompanied by her mother or sponsor and after her name was announced walked down the hall to the official party. There, the sponsors were introduced to the High Commissioner by the president of the Gisborne Returned Services' Association. Mr. J. Leggat, and in turn presented the debutante, who curtsied to Mr. Butler and to the Mayoress, Mrs. N. H. Bull, M.B.E The Mayoress wore a mid-blue moire taffeta gown with a double peplum and pink carnation spray. Mrs. Leggat, who was also in the official party, wore a black tulle frock with gold thread and purple embroidery. Mrs. H. D. Chrisp wore a black chiffon velvet frock with a floral front panel. Mrs. W. Rennie, wife of the chairman of the Kiwi social committee, wore a full-skorted black frock with gold flowers. Mrs. G. Broom, wife of the convener, was in a red. navy and white floral frock. Miss E. Maxwell was in a bottle green ruched velvet bodice with a black skirt.

Debutantes’ Frocks Miss Margaret Goodyear wore for her presentation a white organza frock with a blue pin-spot. A square neckline, tucked sleeves and peplum bouffant skirt trimmed with a frill at the hem. were features of the frock. She carried a posy of red. white and blue flowers and wore a matching spray in her hair. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Goodyear. Palmerston road, she was presented by Mrs. G. Broom, who was in a navy and red floral onc-shouider frock with a white background. Carrying a bouquet of deep red flowers was Miss Margaret Hands, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Hands. A white marquisette frock was worn, with a deep off-shoulder frill of white lace, a sweeping gathered skirt with a self-frill round the hem, and a sash at the waist. Mn. L. Macrae, who presented Miss Hands, wore a turquoise frock with cherry velvet trimmings. Miss Joyce Castles was presented by her mother, Mrs. J. V. Castles. Aberdeen road, and wore for the occasion white marquisette over taffeta. Her frock was designed with an offshoulder frill and a waistline dipping at the centre front and back. A bow trimmed the frock at each hip and the skirt was a full, picture one. Pink, blue and mauve flowers were in her posy, flowers in the same pastel shades being worn in her hair. Mrs. Castles was in a black satin-backed crepe frock with silver trimmings.

Following the presentation, the debutantes left the dais and with their partners took the floor for a short waltz before the assembled guests joined in. Floral Arrangements The floral decorations were most artistic, including baskets of hanging flowers and fern and troughs and posy bowls of delicate flowers which edged the orchestral dais and centred the tables around the hall. For the official party, the lounge at one end had been framed with potted chrysanthemums, giving an unusual effect. Big palm fronds and plaques with the battle honours of the First and Second N.Z.E.Fs were around the walls. In the supper-room, the flowers were equally lovely, in gay reds and yellows, mostly, and attractively arranged in low containers. R.S.A. members’ wives were responsible for the flowers, while the supper arrangements were under the competent direction of Mrs. R. J. Clark, who was in a black floral frock with a big rose design patterned on it.

The dancers included Mrs. E. N. Rivers, who wore a black gown with intricate silver studding on the long jacket top; Mrs. J. Eivers, in a mulberry frock; Mrs. K. Woodward, in floral with a velvet sash; Mrs. K. F. Jones, cornflower bins jersey silk; Mrs. J. M. Walmsley, Cairo, in a silver and white embroidered silk brocade gown; Mrs. G. C. Jones, in midnight blue all over-lace over cream, with a pink spray; Mrs. A. H. Millar, a black skirt with a multi-coloured top and a pink spray: Mrs. Basil Dodge, black georgette; Mrs. R. D. Donald, black velvet; Mrs. John Coop, black with narrow shoulder straps; Mrs. S. W. Sorenson, apricot taffeta with bronze trimmings; Mrs. T. Birchnall, panniered black velvet; Mrs. E. Stevenson, pastel floral; Mrs. H. C. Gregory, crushed wine velvet with cream flowers. Mrs. C. F. Carter had chosen a black frock with a satin floral bodice: Mrs. V. F. Low, black taffeta; Mrs. L. C. Allen, apple green; Mrs. D. R. A. Baker, picturesque black and yellow checked frock with flat bustle bow; Mrs. T. Craill, three-tiered white frock trimmed with purple velvet bows; Mrs. A. B. King, in green floral; Mrs. lan Shaw, Nile green crepe. More of the Guests Also noted during the evening were Misses Jennifer Northe in green and white small gingham checks; Miss June Cameron, yellow hailstone muslin; Miss Muriel Murray, classic cream gown, gold studded; Miss Marie O’Meara, white, black and red striped gown, Miss A. Adams, red and white floral; Miss Heather Lock, blue peplumed frock; Miss B. Ferguson, Ruatoria, in violet and black; Miss Runty Wellborne, in yellow: Miss June Dods, blue crepe with sequinned bodice; Miss H. Martin embossed pink marquisette: Miss E. Smith, black velvet trimmed with white lace; Miss D. Dixon, floral jersey silk: Miss M. Gousmett. French embossed net over cream satin. Mcsdames Tony Bain, A. L. Morrison, F. Porter, A. Bayley, Spencer, F. Solomon, J. Adeane, O. Poole, J. Russell. Misses Nona Allen, N. Shearer, D. Simpson, C. McCallum, Pauline Hogan, Pat Hogan, D. Davies, M. Kyne, Natalie Meara, J. James, N. Ryan, R. Miller, R. Sutherland, Peggy Muir, J. Englebretsen. J. Costello, Avon Davies. Miss Elva Mahoney and Mr. D. Lockwood provided an entertaining interlude with an exhibition rhumba and tango which were enthusiastically received. METHODIST GUILD Mrs H. Poole presided at the meeting on Wednesday, of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild, held in the Bright street schoolroom, opening the meeting with devotions and a hymn. There was a really good muster, 34 members being present. A visitor, Mrs. E. Dazeley, Tasmania, was made welcome. The president thanked members for their flowers sent to her on her silver wedding anniversary. A fern stand donated to the guild by Mrs. W. Traue was gratefully acknowledged. It was agreed that a roll-call be held each month. A request from the trustees for small bags suitable for the silver tree was received, the bags to be made and handed in early next week. The trustees also wrote thanking the guild for its annual donation. Stall conveners were appointed for the end-of-the-year bazaar and cut-out aprons were given out to be made up for that occasion. A social evening on May 5 for the delicatessen stall was decided upon, admission being by preserves, jams or pickles. Guild members only were asked to bring a plate. Tea was dispensed by Mcsdames G. Patterson, J. Clarke, D. Donaldson and Miss S. Clarke. BRIDE IN CREAM AND MAIDS IN BLUE When she was married in Holy Trinity Church on a recent evening, Mylda Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Littleworth, Tolaga Bay, wore a deep cream moire taffeta gown. She exchanged vows with William Henry (Dick), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor, Gisborne. The Rev. ,F. Middlebrook officiated at the ceremony. The bride’s gown was cut with a low, square neckline, a new note being the dropped shoulderline and full sleeves, which were fitting at the wrists and peaked over the hands. The fully gathered skirt fell from a padded hipline into a long train and her veil of filmy uncut tulle was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, behind which the tulle was finely pleated. Her bouquet was of cream roses and chysanlhemums. She was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Jean Taylor, chief, the bridegroom’s sister, and Miss Phyllis Harries, Tolaga Bay, whose cornflower blue moire taffeta gowns had cap sleeves and lull circular skirts. A coffee coloured lace frill trimmed the oval neckline and the lace was repeated in the elbow-length mittens. Their headdresses of blue feathers were softly curled, and they carried bouquets of blue delphiniums and cream roses. Mr. Sam Gilgren was the best man, Mr. Jim Easton being groomsman. The bride’s mother wore a navy and white silk wool frock with navy coat, navy hat trimmed with white, and a spray of deep red roses. She welcomed t.he guests to the Bon Accord, assisted by the bridegroom’s mother whose seagreen light wool suit was worn with navy accessories and a spray of pink carnations and roses. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor will make l their home in Gisborne.

PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Dodgshun, Harris street, have returned from a visit to Napier. Miss M. Greig, Ballance street, has returned home after a holiday in Auckland and the Waikato. Mrs R. D. Cutler, Sydney, accompanies her son, Mr. A. R. Cutler, V.C., Australian High Commissioner in New Zealand, on his visit to Gisborne. Mr. Cutler's sister. Miss M. D. Cutler, is also in the party, which arrived last night and is at the Masonic Hotel. Mrs. E. Dazeley, Tasmania, accompanied bv her son, Mr. Eric Dazeley, is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, . Mr. and Mrs. FI. .1. Poole. Aberdeen road. Mesdames Poole and Dazeley have just returned from Rotorua and Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Conti and their infant child arrived by the Wahine this week to make their home in Wellington, where Mr. Conti will take up his duties as the first Argentinian Consul in New Zealand appointed since the beginning of the war. Sister D. T. Pedersen, well-known to many Gisborne people through her district nursing activities at Te Karaka four years ago, is visiting Gisborne. She has four months’ furlough from her position as nursing superintendent for Fiji and after leaving Gisborne early next week will visit friends and relatives in other places. She is the guest of Mrs. C. J. Lucas, Albert street. ENGAGEMENT Munro-McCarthv. —An engagement is announced between Douglas Patrick, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Ml Munro, Clifford street, Gisborne, and Margaret Eileen, only daughteer of Mr. and Mrs. M. McCarthy, Marumaru street, Marton. BALL GUESTS ENTERTAINED The several hostesses before last night’s aid-to-Britain ball included Mis. G. Broom, whose home, decorated with bronze chrysanthemums, was the meet-ing-place for several couples before going on to the ball, and Mrs. Peter Ferguson, who had a sherry party at her home in Clifford street for members of the committee and their wives. Mrs. A. W. Harper, Haronga road, gave a buffet dinner party. Mrs. Harper wore a blue floral gown. Marigolds were on the table, and chrysanthemums also graced the house. Another party in Clifford street was given by Mrs. A. L- Morrison, who wore a black velvet and lace gown when sh e entertained friends to cocktails. Mrs. J. V. Castles gave a dinner party at her home in Aberdeen road for her debutante daughter. Miss J. Castles. Miniature chrysanthemums and autumn-tinted foliage decorated the house.