WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22940, 7 May 1949, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

IN AND OUT OF TOWN Mrs. H. G. Brooks and Miss D. Brooks. Lower Hutt, are a visit to Gisborne. They are staying at Almadalc. Misses E. and H. Williamson, Invercargill, have been the guests of Mrs. D. L. Ferguson, Clifford street. Mrs. 11. S. Rathbone. who has been a patient in the Cook Hospital, Hew home to Waioawa this week.

Mrs. T. J. Caesar has been staying with her mother. Mrs. J. H. Ormond, Ormond road. She returned to Te Kuiti yesterday.

Mrs.' H. E. Williams, “Ngamoe,” Ruatoria. returned this week after staying with her sister. Mrs. J. Biddles, Dargaville, and visiting friends in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bruce and family, Ruaforia. have been the guests of Mrs. F. O. Bruce, Whangara. Miss ,T. Knight returned to Dannevirko yesterday after staying with Mrs. R. R. Bruce. Kanakanaia. and Mrs. Murdo McDonald, Kanakanaia.

Misses Juliet Elspeth and Mary Burburr, Hawke's Bay, are the guests of Mrs. O. T. Williams, “Titiraukena," Ruatoria.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Sutton. Gisborne Hotel, returned this week after a visit to Auckland.

Miss Elizabeth von Dadelszen has returned to Havelock North after being the guest of Mrs. R. C. Murphy, Beach road. Misses N.. K. and F. Atkin, Napier, are paying a visit to Gisborne. They are staying at Almadalc.

Mrs. F. Duffy. Auckland, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. Sutton, Gisborne Hotel.

Mrs. R. K. Murphy, Muriwai. has returned home after a visit to Hawke's Bay. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, who have been in Gisborne, have returned to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. H. Carleton Williams, Sherwood, Muriwai. left yesterday for a visit to Waihau Bay.

Mrs. H. Thatcher, Ruatoria, paid a brief visit to Gisborne this week. Mrs. J. W. Cullinane and Mrs. H. Buchanan, Taihape, who have been staying with relations in Gisborne, are now visiting relations in Hawke’s Bay on their way home. Mrs. L. Evans. Russell street, returned on Thursday after a visit to Palmerston North.

Mrs. F. Fenwick, Stout street, is paying a visit to Palmerston North.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Bright, Toromiro, Kanakanaia, are the week-end guests of Mrs. Harold Bright, Wainui Beach. Mrs G. Witters. Kaiaponi, has returned home after staying with Mrs. T. P. Horne, Rotongaio. Wairoa.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Maude. Toiaga Bay, have left to visit Tauranga and Auckland. Mrs. D. L. Crabbe left Gisborne last Thursday for Auckland, where she will attend the Nicholson-Cooper wedding. Mrs. J. B. Greig is visiting" Wanganui for the Wanganui Girls’ Collegiate School’s golden jubilee, which is being conducted this week-end by the old girls’ association.

Mrs. E. R. Walton, Wellington, president of the Dominion Federation of Townswomen’s Guilds, is the guest of Mrs. B. Wilson, Ormond road, while on a brief visit to Gisborne. Mrs. Walton leaves for Wellington on Tuesday afternoon. visiting Marewa and Dannevirke guilds en route. ENGAGEMENTS

Brew-Mill. —An engagement is announced between Raymond Kenneth Frank, only son of Mrs. M. Brew and the late Mr. H. Brew, Carringham, Essex, England, and Rosamond Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. G- Mill. Bexhaven. Tokomaru Bay, and the late Mrs. L. Mill.

Headley-Geary.— An engagement is announced between Michael John Patrick (R.N.Z.N.) only son of Mrs. S. Wenson. Auckland, and Mr. G. Headley, England, and Jean Catherine, eldest daughter of Mrs. Geary and the late Mr. D. J. Geary, Gisborne. MHes-Mackay.— Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mackay, Muir street, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Leah Reta, to Leo Raby, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Miles. Collingwood, Nelson. , Smith-Lynex. —An engagement is announced between Roy John, only son of Mrs. W. Geekie and the late Mr. Smith. Osborne Park, Perth. Western Australia, and Rona Merle, elder r'->-'liter of Mr- and Mrs. G. V. Lynex, Gisborne. FIVE O’CLOCK PARTY

Yesterday Mrs. M O'Dowda invited friends to her home in Iranui road at 5 o’clock for cocktails.

The hostess was wearing a grey moracain frock Her house was artistically decorated with bowls of chrysanthemums in varying rose shades and bowls of hydrangeas. FORMER GISBORNITES

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pilmer are living at Naivasha, Kenya Colony. Mr. Pilmer, who was farming at Matawai prior to going to Kenya, now manages a sheep and cattle farm of 15,000 acres. Life there is similar to that in New Zealand. Polo is a popular sport played bv both men and women. Airs. Pilmer was formerly Lorraine Coop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Coop, Riverside road. Mr. and Mrs. Pilmer and their two children, Judith and Angus, are planning to return to New Zealand for a holidav in the near future. YOUNG MOTHERS' CIRCLE The Young Mothers’ Fireside Circle met before a cheerful fire at the home of Mrs. Twiglev in Townley street. Mrs. Stenner presiding over a large attendance of members. Mrs. Twigley supplied the thought, from an old Chinese proverb. The roll-call. “If I won the art union,” provided an amusing halfhour.

Some time was spent in arranging a children’s party to be held during the school holidays. Mesdames Bradley, McCarthy. Twigley, F. Henderson, Braithwaite and Torrie were elected to assist, the committee. A proposal bv Mrs. Nolan, seconded by Mrs. Stenner, that a donation be made to the Plunket Society, was adopted.

The sales table displayed a luscious a,rray of home ? fnade sweets. Mrs. Twigley won most points with her baskets of assorted toffees, and a box'of delicious sweets supplied by Mrs. McCarthy gained second place. An entertaining competition was won bv Mrs. Freeman, and another competition by Mesdames Nolan and Stenner.

A dainty supper was served by the tea hostesses, Mesdames Henderson and F. Henderson. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Twigley for the use of her home. PARTIES FOR BRIDE Mrs. J. E. Markie and her daughter Lois were joint hostesses at a gift evening given for Miss Betty Bonniface at the former's home in Crawford road. Mixed bowls of chrysanthemums provided attractive decorations in the rooms, where the guests enjoyed games and community singing. An array of useful gifts for the laundry was opened by the bride, assisted by Miss Markie, one of her prospective bridesmaids.

Musical honours concluded the evening, for which the guest of honour had chosen an attractive red model frock. Mrs. Markie wore a pale green twopiece suit, and Miss Lois Markie's black ballerina skirt was topped by a white blouse. Aficrnoon Party

Miss Bonnifacb was also guest of honour at an afternoon party given by her sister, Mrs. ,T. Breingan, at her home in Harris street, the rooms of which were tastefully decorated with mixed chrysanthemums and dahlias. Games and competitions were played, after which the bride opened many useful gifts for the pantry. For this occasion Miss Bonniface chose a black two-piece suit trimmed with pink, while Mrs. Breingan wore a black frock with floral trimmings. The bride’s mother wore a violet stud frock.

- DAILY ROUND

FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. A H. Russell, Mangatoitoi, Ngatapa, was the hostess at a luncheon party at the Masonic Hotel this week, when Mrs. H. B. Williams was the guest of honour prior to her departure for England.

The hostess wore' a navy blue coat over a duck-egg blue frock and a navy hat. Mrs. Williams chose an eau-de-nil coat and skirt worn with a beige jumper and a brown hat. LUNCHEON PARTY

Mrs. E. Loiscl, Maikaika. Tolaga Bay. this week invited friends to the Masonic Hotel for lunch.

Mrs. E. Armstrong, who has recently Come out to New Zealand, and Mrs. C. A. Oliver, who departed today from Auckland for England, were the guests of honour.

The hostess wore a vintage coloured suit with a matching hat. Mrs Oliver was wearing a navy blue suit with a pleated skirt and a navy blue hat trimmed with matching veiling. Mrs. Armstrong chose a navy blue coat and skirt. COCKTAIL PARTY

In honour of Mr. and Mrs. 11. E. Garth, who are visiting Gisborne on a holiday tour of New Zealand—Mr. Garth was formerly manager of the Bank of New Zealand in Gisborne and is now manager of the Sydney branch —Mr. and Mrs. V. C. R. Mitford invited guests to their home in- Russell street for cocktails at 5 o'clock yesterday. Mrs. Mitford wore a misty blue luxury crepe dress, designed with a roll collar, fitting bodice and a skirt with gathering at the hipline. In the drawing-room were bowls of chrysanthemums and autumn foliage in autumn shades and in the dining-rOom bowls of nerines. REGISTERED NURSES MEET The monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the New Zealand Registered Nurses’ Association was held in the National Party rooms on Monday.

Miss Bunt, the president, was in the chair, and welcomed several new members, drawing attention to the fact that the membership was now over 100. The chief business was the hearing of reports from the delegates to the recent Dominion conference held in Napier. An outline of the whole proceeding was given by Miss Bunt. Miss Gills and Mrs. Smellie discussed the remits to the conference, and Miss Craig gave a resume of the quiz session which was a new feature of the conference proceedings. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speakers, the general feeling being that the presentation of reports made the conference a very real thing for those who were unable to attend. A short play-reading and supper con eluded the evening. SOCIAL EVENING

Members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Gisborne Junior Chamber of Com,merce (the , Jacettes) were invited on Wednesday evening to Mrs. Ralph Hall's home in Dalrymple road for a social evening.

The lounge was picturesque in an autumn setting with huge bowls of chrysanthemums in matching shades. The guest speaker of the evening was Mrs. A. P. Dickson, welfare _ officer of the Crippled Children Society, who gave a very interesting address on her work. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Dickson for the address, which was very much appreciated by the members, was moved by Mrs. T. Lovelock. During the evening several new members were welcomed by Mrs. Ralph Hall.

Competitions and games were enjoyed by all.

A delicious supper was served by Mesdames R. Hall. H. M. Bodle. W. S. Spence, I. Crafts, T. Lovelock, H. McCallum and N. Frith, which brought an enjoyable evening to a close.

ST. DAVID’S YOUNG WIVES

Mrs. D.-Lamont presided when members of St. David’s Young Wives and Mothers' Club met on Wednesday evening.

The thought for the month was read by Mrs F. Mogford. The secretary reported on the finances of the club and it was decided to make a cash donation towards church mission services and also to make a gift of a parcel of bandages for use in'the mission field.

The speaker for the evening was Sister Pritchard, who gave an instrue tive address on home-nursing, first-aid. artificial respiration and helpful suggestions for emergency cases. Numerous Questions on health problems put to her bv members were answered fully by the speaker. A hearty vote of thanks moved b.v Mrs. Lamont. was accorded Sister Pritchard, who was presented with a floral spray by Mrs. Lamont. Members were reminded of a church narade to be held next Sunday morning in honour of Mothers' Day.

The month’s competition was won by Mrs. J. Harvey, with Mrs. J Morrison second and third. Next month’s competition will be a child’s apron An enjoyable simper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Hollamby and Peach. BRIDAL GOWN OF EMBOSSED BROCADE Holy Trinity Church, artistically decorated with Grey Dawn dahlias, belladonna lilies and gypsophila, made a perfect setting recently when Joan, daughter of Mrs. L- Race, Palmerston road, and the late Mr. G. Race, was married to Ernest Calvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Stevenson, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon A. F. Hall, and Mr, D. G. Dyer played the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr Arnold Race, wore a beautiful gown of embossed brocade. The bodice, buttoning to a point down the back, was softly gathered into a panel down the centre front- The round neckline was edged with a narrow ruching of silk net, this material also forming an insertion in the long sleeves, which came to a point over the hands. The skirt, which was given front fullness by tiny unpressed pleats, featured a centre back panel gathered at the top and flaring out to form a train. Insertions of silk net were spaced at intervals down the panel. A beaded headdress was worn with a beautifully embroidered tulle veil, and the picture was completed by a shower bouquet of white miniature lilies, chrysanthemums, roses, and pale pink carnations.

Attending the bride were Misses Joyce Torrie and Dulcie Webb, and a small flower girl, Barbara Graham. All three were frocked alike in pale green georgette, with gathered bodices and cap sleeves, the circular skirts being topped by long peplums. Three small cyclamen bows adorned each shoulder, and the hemline was caught up with similar bows. Beaded head-dresses with a ruching of green georgette, and elbow-length mittens of the same material completed the ensemble, with which the two bridesmaids carried bouquets of dahlias and chrysanthemums in varying shades of mauve and cyclamen. A silver basket of the same flowers was carried by the flower girl. Attending the bridegroom as best man was his brother, Mr. Keith Stevenson, Wellington, and Mr. Don Roberts, also of Wellington, was groomsman. Upon leaving the church the bride was handed horseshoes for luck by her cousin. Marion Bayliss, end Margaret Torrie. Following the ceremony the guests were received at a reception and dance in the Abercorn Hall. The bride's mother wore a pink and grey Paisley silk frock under a black, edge-to-edge coat, with black accessories.

Assisting Mrs. Race to receive the guests was the bridegroom's mother, who had chosen a navy blue frock embroidered in white, with navy accessories and a fur coat. She wore a spray of carnations and maidenhair fern.

For travelling, the bride chose a tailored frock of honey gold, worn under a black edge-to-edge coat with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. E. C, Stevenson will make tneir home in Gisborne.

PRE-WEDDING PARTIES

Prior to her marriage on April 23 to Mr. Jack Ratcliffe, Miss Ruth Hankey was entertained at several gift parties. Miss Nancy Campbell and her mother were hostesses at a very enjoyable “miscellaneous” evening at their home in de Lautour road. A “grocery” evening was held by Miss Anne Evans at her mother's home in Cobden street. Mrs. E. Crawford, aunt of the bride, entertained friends at a “miscellaneous'’ afternoon at her home in Ward street. Yet another hostess was Mrs. L. Stevens, who invited friends of the bride to a most enjoyable “bathroom'' afternoon at her home in Stout street.