WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22916, 7 April 1949, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

PERSONAL ITEMS

Mr. and Mrs. 0. T. Williams, “Titiraukena,” Ruatoria, are paying a visit to Rotoiti.

Mrs. G. Kemp, Russell street, has returned home after a visit to Hawke's Bay. She stayed with her brother Dr. Wilson.

Mr. and Mrs. Trevor McHardy, Waipawa, have been tho guests of Mrs. J. Irvine, Toiaga Bay. They have left for a visit to Tauranga.

Miss M. Nicklen, who has boon staying with Mrs. 11. B. Jefferd, Tokomaru Bay, returned home to Auckland this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Lysnar. Ruawaro, Waikato, are the guests of Mrs, F. Jex-Blake, Mangapoike.

Miss Elizabeth Russell, who is nursing in Wellington, is spending her holidays with her mother, Mrs. C. N. Russell. Derby street Mrs. K. S. Crarer, Wainui Beach, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. L. Turner, Palmerston North, She left on Sunday and will be away for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald and Miss Shiela McDonald, Kanakanaia, are slaying at Rotoiti. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. T. Bush, Teliuo. Tiki tiki, returned home yesterday aftci a visit to Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Caldwell, Dometl street, have returned home after visit ing Cambridge and Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs F. Moorchouse, formerly of India, are the guests of Mrs. R W. Watson, Waimata Valley.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Tietjen, Bushmere, have left for Wellington. They will leave Wellington tomorrow for Australia. where they will attend the Sydney Royal Show. Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Dodgshun, Pakowhai. Muriwai, have left for a visit to Raglan.

Mrs. G. Horsey, Auckland, is staying with her mother, Mrs. J. Poynter, Russel street.

Mr .and Mrs. G. Gregory, Russell street, are visiting Hawke’s Bay. Sister T. Homer, assistant matron, Cook Hospital, has resumed her duties after spending her annual vacation in Wellington.

Mrs. J. Holdsworth, “Paringahau,” Te Karaka, is staying with her mother, Mrs. J. IT. Ormond, Ormond road. Mrs. P. Sibley, Harris street, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. H. E. Williams, “Ngamoe,” Ruatoria, has returned homo after spending a few days in Gisborne. FAREWELL EVENING

On Saturday evening at the Oddfellows Hall, Mangapapa, the Overseas Wives’ Club held a farewell evening for Mr, and Mrs. T Fairweathcr, who are leaving on April 26 for Canada where they will make their future home. Mrs. Fairweather is a Canadian.

Dancing was enjoyed by all. Mrs. W. Thompson provided the music. A delicious supper was served, each member of the club contributing to the supper.

The hall was appropriately decorated with Canadian flags and maple leaves. MORNING TEA

Mrs. I. Stephenson, Masonic Hotel, and Mrs. G. TI. Sunderland, Russell street, invited 30 guests to Low's tea rooms for morning tea on Monday morning.

Miss Daphne Dickson prior to her marriage on Saturday to Mr. Maurice Skeet was the guest of honour. The guests brought with them many useful miscellaneous gifts. The tables were decorated with mixed bowls of michaelmas daisies and gaillardias. Mrs. Stephenson was wearing a floral jersey silk frock under a navy edge-to-edge coat. Mrs. Sunderland wore a light tan spotted linen suit. The brideto be chose a dark brown stud frock. Miss Marie Briffault, the prospective bridesmaid, wore a wine-coloured suit with a lace blouse. ,

GROCERY EVENING Miss Betty McKay prior to her marriage to Mr. H. Alley on April 30, was the guest of honour on Monday night when Miss Dulcie Webb, ’ her prospective bridesmaid, and Mrs. B. McCosh invited friends to the former's home in Sheehan street. Competitions and singing were enjoyed by the guests.,, Mrs. B. McCosh played the piano. Bowls of dahlias and michaelmas daisies were the decorations. . Miss Dulcie Webb and the bride's sister. Miss Dawn McKay, the prospective bridesmaids, assisted the bride-to be to unwrap many different kinds of groceries. Mrs. McCosh was wearing a festive red stud frock. Miss Webb wore a pink crepe frock and the chief guest chose a green linen dress designed on tailored lines with a tucked bodice GISBORNE REBEKAH LODGE A large number of members attended the fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Rebekah Lodge last Thursday evening, presided over by Sister R, Hollis, noble grand. Toiaga Bay and Hastings Rebekah lodges were also well represented. The Grand Lodge representative, Mr. B. H. Wilcox, gave a report on the session held at Helensville, and presented a handsome trophy, for competition in ritual work, among the East Coast Rebekah lodges. The installation of officers for the next term was carried out by Mr, R. W. Goodley, deputy grand master of this district, Sister E. Wilcox acting as marshal, and the senior officers being sudported by five past district deputy grand masters. On the conclusion of lodge business a banquet was held, the tables being decorated in pink and green (the Rebekah colours), and with bowls of flowers. During the repast musical and vocal items were rendered and toasts to the King, the Grand Lodge of New eZaland, installing officers, newly-installed officers, visiting lodges, and pianist and artists were honoured.

WOMEN’S CLUB ENJOYS SOCIAL EVENING Members of the Gisborne Women's Club last night held an enjoyable social in the club rooms, Gladstone road, Mrs. E. P. Widdowson presiding. A musical programme was much appreciated, and included vocal solos by Mesdames Widdowson, G. Marsicano and Miss M. Scott, and piano solos by Mesdames P. H. Berry and C. Cowing, Mesdames P. Kane and N. Hooper contributed elocutionary items, while the accompanists were Mesdames Elliot and Berry. A competition provided much amusement. The guest speaker for the evening was Miss K. J. Merrilees, who described entertainments in Blackpool, England, and her visits to different parts of Scotland, including the Hall of Memories, Edinburgh. Miss Merrilees was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and was asked' to attend a future meeting and relate more of her experiences.

1 WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION Mrs. V. Clement presided at the monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the W.C.T.U. Mrs. E. Hampton conducted devotions, reading from Proverbs 31. The thought for the month was given by Mrs. B. A. Quane. The following extract from the Daily Herald of March 8. 1948, was given: “A ban on spirits being supplied at sea to deck and engineer officers under 25 years of age has been introduced on Union Castle liners and cargo ships travelling between Southampton and South Africa. More than 250 young officers, about half the officer strength of the line, are affected by the new rule. Officers are not allowed to buy spirits ashore to take on board." A circular letter from the Gisborne Ministers’ Association was read, introducing the proposed “home and family” week to be held later in the year. Mesdames Clement and Mclntosh were appointed to attend a meeting on this matter on April 4. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Stein, after which Mrs. A. Morris closed the meeting with a benediction.

- DAILY ROUND

ENGLISH GIRL AT OTAGO UNIVERSITY Miss Yvonne Dudley-Johnson, daughter of Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. DudleyJohnson, formerly of England and at present living at Te Karaka, is studying physiotherapy at Otago University. She began her studies in England and finds that the standard in New Zealand is much higher than that in the old country. TURKISH GIRL LEARNS MOTHERCRAFT A Turkish girl, Emine Katircioglu, arrived at Sydney recently by Pan American clipper to train at the Tresillinn Mothercraft School at Vaucluse, Sydney. When she returns in two years to Istanbul. Emine will pioneer Tresillian methods there. She. will open her own hospital and train other Turkish girls. BRITISH RESERVE NOT A MYTH “Are British people really reserved?” Mrs. Brian McMillan, an English visitor to Stratford, was asked. “I’m afraid we are,” she admitted. A carriage full ot people could travel eight hours together without anyone speaking, mainly, she explained, because they were afraid of being snubbed if they “broke the ice” and started a conversation. But once that reserve was broken down her countrymen and women wore as friendly as New Zealanders, whom she had found very helpful and kind. FROCKING AND SETTING FOR QUIET WEEK-END, The Royd's Country Cottage in Throppleton where some day Mr. and Mrs. Rovd intend lo retire is furnished with a settee and wing chairs all upholstered with chintz in a delphinium design in mauve, blue and green. Soft frilly curtains and green cushions all combine to make a pretty cottage and setting for “Quiet Week-end,” to be presented in the Opera House next Monday and Tuesday by the G.H.S.O.S. Little Theatre. Mrs. Olsen, as "Mildred Royd,” makes her first appearance in a navy and white spotted sheer with a blue coat and matching accessories, next she wears a soft blue frock lightly patterned in white, she later wears a pretty housecoat in biue and mauve tonings. Bettv Meredith, as “Rowena," makes her first appearance in mole shaded corduroy slacks with striped sweater and brilliant head scarf. She later wears a soft blue crepe frock, relieved with a large navy artist bow. Later again in a white pique frock with a large floral design. Marv Tiffen, as “Ella Spender,” wears a navy frock with a white pin spot, later she changes into her “concert clothes," a short fur coat over a fawn frock and a halo hat lavishly trimmed with flowers.

Janet Bell, as “Sally,” is a precocious 14-vear-old, and makes her first entrance in gold and green checked gingham. Later, she changes into a brown velour coat worn over a lavender and white frock. . Kathleen Salter, as “Bella” the companion help, arrives in a pink and green floral frock under a navy coat, complete with flower bedecked hat and fox fur. Betty White, as “Marcia”, arrives in a smart nrdnight blue suit with a hand faggotted sky blue satin b'ouse. Later, she wears a green moss crepe tailored frock.

Betty Quigley, as “Mary Jarrow,” makes her first appearance in cerise silk stud frock with navy accessories. Later she wears a dusky pink crepe frock under a navy edge-to-edge coat and, lastly, a floral silk frock in grey, blue and green.

WEDDING ON SATURDAY : EAST—POWELL

A trellis in the background of carna tions. dahlias, zinnias, belladonna lilies and fern, an archway of silver bells and flowers on either side of which were trellises the same as at the back nrovided an attractive setting in the Church of Christ for the wedding of Daphne Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. East, Townley street, and Edward James, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Powell, Palmerston road. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white silk velvet frock. The heart-shaped neckline and long tight fitting sleeves were features of the ruched bodice which was buttoned down the back to the waist. The full gathered skirt fell into a long train at the back. A coronet of orange blossom held the all embroidered veil of silk net in place. She carried a shower bououet of white dahlias and wore a triple string of pearls with matching ear-rings. Mr. J. P. Henderson officiated at the ceremonv and Mrs. Rose Haliiwell was the organist. Miss Maureen East, the bride's sister, was the soloist in the church. She wore a blue floral silk frock with navy and pale blue accessories. The bride’s younger sister, who was wearing a white rnbia voile dress, presented th« bride with a satin horseshoe for luck. Maids in Pink

Frocks in frosted pink swiss organdy over matching pale pink underskirts were worn by the bridesmaids. Miss Janet East (chief) and Miss K. Lunken. The frocks were designed with off-the-shoulder necklines, with a wide frill forming the sleeve, and fitting bodices. The full gathered skirts fell from a gathered inset from the waist to the hipline. Elbow length pink gloves were worn and triple strings of pearls with matching ear rings. In their hair the bridesmaids wore a double row of imitation peach blossom made of the same organdy as their frocks with silver centres and tinsel edged petals. They carried shower bouquets of pale pink and white dahlias.

The flower girl Miss Joanne Holloway, wore a frock which was a miniature model of the bridesmaids The best man was Mr. R. Tyler and the groomsman was Mr. Carl Hou’ahan.

The bride's mother received the guests at the Bon Accord, wearing a figured silk frock offset with a spray of pink carnations, black accessories and black model felt hat trimmed with feathers. The bridegroom’s mother wore a pale blue suit which had sequins on it and navy accessories. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs. C J. East, chose a black floral dress with a black edge-to-edge coat and the bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs. A Poole, a blue floral dress under a black edge-to-edge coat.

For travelling the bride chose a rose pink floral silk crepe dress under a wine edge-to-edge woollen georgette coat with wine accessories. Mr. and Mrs E. J. East will make their future home in Gisborne.