Women's World

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22952, 21 May 1949, Page 7

Women's World

FAREWELL PARTY In honour of Mrs. N. E. Rivers, who is leaving Gisborne next week for Coromandel. Mesdames J- Pollock and P. J. Strachan, Wainui Beach, invited friends of Mrs. Rivers to the former’s home in Pare street, Wainui Beach, on Thursday afternoon. The house was decorated with bowls of bronze chrysanthemums. A delicious afternoon tea was served. Mrs. Rivers was presented with a set of fruit plates and a bowl. Mrs. Pollock wore a clover woollen suit. Mrs, Strachan was wearing a blue hand-knitted frock. The guest of honour chose a shepherd’s plaid suit with black accessories. Amongst the guests, wore Mesdames H. Bodle, R. Kane, T. Kane. R. Bradley, W. Richardson, G. Sutton, A. 1 Hodgson, and Miss A. McMillan. KNOX YOUNG WIVES’ CLUB 1 The monthly meeting of the Knox Young Wives and Mothers’ Club was held in the home of Mrs. E. Bacon. Walsh street. Mrs. I. McKay opened the meeting with devotions, after whiJj . Mrs. Dyson read a letter from the New Hebrides mission field. An interesting talk on hospital board work was given by Mrs. E. R. Scott, who was presented with a floral spi-ay. I A competition, an article knitted from j from loz of wool, was won by Mrs. I. i McKay, who also gained third place, i with Mrs. R. Timms second. Supper | hostesses were Mesdames English, R. j Timms, and W. Wells. ; I Members were reminded of the i church parade to be held next Sunday, i and were told that the next meeting ! would be at the home of Mrs. F. Foster, | 512 Ormond road. i Mrs. Bacon was thanked for the use |of her home. The Rev. H. Dyson closed j the meeting with the Benediction. PARTIES FOR TODAY’S BRIDE Miss Bette Bonniface was the guest of honour last Saturday when her sister, Mrs. W. Morrow, gave an afternoon in i her home prior to her marriage today. I Many useful kitchen utensils were received. I A delicious afternoon tea was served and many enjoyable games and competitions played, after which the guest of honour opened her gifts. She was ' dressed in a pink floral silk frock, and assisted by one of her prospective bridesmaids, Miss Lois Markie, who was in a brown Gibson girl skirt and blouse. The hostess wore a grey tailored frock. The room was tastefully decorated with chrysanthemums. Miss Bonniface was also the guest of honour at an “afternoon" given by Mrs. Andrew Fergusson. Afternoon tea was served, after which Miss 'Markie again assisted to open many useful miscellaneous gifts. Mixed bowls of yellow chrysanthemums decorated the room, in which many games were enjoyed, Miss Bonniface was wearing a cerise tucked frock, her bridesmaid a tailored suit, and the hostess floral Jersey silk.

PERSONAL ITEMS Miss Y. de Lautour, Russell street, travelled to Wairoa last Thursday to attend the National Party debutante ball. She is the guest of Mrs. R. J. Joblin, Waiatai Valley, Wairoa. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Smith, Hakateremca, Karau. have returned home after being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. 'T. Hay, Muriwai. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kerr and Mr. R. Smith, late of Makaraka, are visiting relatives in Dargaville before returning to Whangarei, where they intend to take up farming. , Miss Marianne Hobbs, who has been spending the vacation with her mother, Mrs. F. Hobbs, Kanakanaia, is returning on Monday to Ardmore College, Papakura. Miss C. Gordon, Stanley road, returned home today from a visit to Palmerston North and Wellington, where she attended the training college reunion. Visitors to Gisborne for the ClaytonBonniface wedding today are Miss Alma Markie, Mrs. K. Brown, Mrs. S. P. Archibald, and Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Archibald, Auckland; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bonniface, Mr. and Mrs. L. Reeve, Mr. and Mrs, O. Reeve, Mr. and Mrs. N. Reeve, Opotiki: Mrs. Pert, Mr. Allen Pert. Miss E. Dooley, Mr. and Mrs. C, Braxton and Mrs. P. Sayers, Wairoa. Mrs. P. R. D. Leslie, Sheehan street, has returned home after being the guest of Mrs. R. D. Dymock, Puha.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Gurr, Dunedin, who have been the guests of Mrs. W. HSmith, Clifford street, have returned home.

Miss Beverley Jardine, Wairoa, is visiting Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Rivers and family, Wainui Beach, leave next week for Coromandel, where they will make their future home.

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Coleman, Rutcne road, have been the guests of Mrs. W. P. Spence, Whatatutu. Mrs. P. F. Barker, Glenrey, has been spending a few days in Gisborne. She was the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs M. J. Brownlie. Miss Janet Waterworth, Hawke’s Bay, is a visitor to Gisborne this weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Reed, “Mataurangi,” are paying a brief visit to Hawke’s Bay this week-end. Miss A. MMillan, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs. John Reynolds, Iranui road. Mr. andvMrs. R. C. Murphy, Beach road, left yesterday for a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr, and Mrs. H. M. B. de Lautour and family, Opouiti, Wairoa, are the week-end guests of Mrs. J. R. Murphy, Hirini street. Mr. and Mrs. T- J. Caesar and family, Te Kuiti, are staying with Mrs. J. H Ormond, Ormond road. Mrs. S. D. Reeves and family, Mokairau, Pakarae, paid a brief visit to Gisborne this week. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Murphy, Panikau, are visitors to Hawke’s Bay. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Morice, Muriwai, have left for a visit to Wellington and Wanganui. Mrs. Guy Gaddum, “Ponui,” Mohaka, is visiting Gisborne. Miss Gloria Findlay, Masonic Hotel, returned home on Thursday after visiting Christchurch and the Franz Josef Glacier. i Miss L. Parker, Rawiri street, is a week-end visitor to Hawke's Bay. Mrs. T. B- Spence, Wainui Beach, is staying with her daughter-in-law, Mrs Bruce Spence, Tiniroto. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherriff, Tokomaru Bay, have been visiting Whatatutu. Miss A. Craddock, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. J. Mclldowie, “Totangi,” Ngatapo, has returned to town. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Murphy, Murjwai, are visiting Hawke’s BayENGAGEMENT

Moncur-Doran—Mrs, L. A, Doran, Palmerston road, Gisborne, has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her second daughter, Shirley May, to Eric Francis, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Moncur, Kawaha Point, Rotorua.

The Daily Round

’Maids in Turquoise Blue Frocks of turquoise blue self patterned frosted organdie were worn by the bridesmaids. Miss Nancy Law, chief, and Miss Cherrie Kane. The frocks were designed with stitched Peter Pan collars, puff sleeves, fitting bodices buttoning down the back to the waistline and coming to a peak back and front. The fully gathered and flared skirts fell in soft folds. They wore small hats of the same material as the frocks, fashioned with shallow crowns and stitched brims. The hats were trimmed with a circlet of pale pink pom-pom chrysansanthemums finishing at the back with a small bow. They wore wrist-length gloves and carried bouquets of pale pink cactus chrysanthemums, blue hydrangeas and other various mixed pink and blue flowers. The best man was Mr. B. Lee, and the groomsman Mr. M. Kane. At the reception at the Bon Accord the bride's motiier received the guests wearing a sea green wool georgette dress under a navy edge-to-edge coat, offset with an autumn-tinted spray and navy accessories. The bridegroom’s mother wore a tan stud frock and matching hat pale blue accessories and a cream spray.

For going away the bride chose a blue wool georgette dress, with a tailored top. a gathered skirt finishing with three deep folds, worn under a fawn camel-hair coat, a brown hat and accessories. '< Mr. and Mrs. Jack I'ane will make their future home in Gisborne.

MORNING WEDDING : THOMPSON-QUIGLEY A morning wedding solemnised on Wednesday was that of Noela Elizabeth. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. .f. Quigley, Iranui road, and Claude Goodwin, son of Mrs. Thompson and the late Mr. J. T. Thompson, Opotiki. The bride and bridegroom were married at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church by the bride's brother-in-law, the Rev. D. C. Spencer, Wellington. Mr Irwin Moore was the organist. The church was decorated with chrysanthemums and hydrangeas. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of turquoise continental crepe, which was fashioned with a pin-tucked bodice, Peter Pan collar, and a gored skirt finished with tucks. She wore a cameo at the neckline. Her matching ofi'-the-i'ace turquoise hat was trimmed with turquoise veiling and white feathers. She wore long white gloves and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and white rose-buds.

'Maid in Matching Shade. A frock of turquoise Continental crepe was worn by the bridesmaid, Miss Vivienne Quigley, sister of the bride. A Peter Pan collar was a feature of the horizontally tucked bodice. The full gathered skirt was horizontally tucked. She wore a turquoise bonnet shaped hat trimmed with wine velvet. She carried a bouquet of burgundy chrysanthemums and daphne, and long white gloves completed the ensemble.

The best man was Mr. Kenneth Bond, Auckland.

After the ceremony the guests were received at the Victoria League rooms, Ormond road, by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a dove grey suit and a small grey felt hat trimmed with navy and navy accessories. She carried a bouquet of wine chrysanthemums and silver leaves. The bridegroom’s mother wore a mulberry ensemble, a matching hat and nacy accessories. She carried a bouquet of mulberry chrysanthemums and erica. For travelling the bride chose a Burgundy wool boucle suit with a white blouse. Burgundy accessories and a white spray, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Thompson will make their future home in AucklandBRIDE IN FROSTED ORGANDIE : KANESHEPPARD WEDDING Holy Trinity Church was the scene of an attractive wedding last Saturday when Christina Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Sheppard, Chalmers road was married to Jack, son of Mr. and Mi's. T. Kane, Mangapapa. Archdeacon Hall officiated at the ceremony, and Mr. D. G. Dyer was the organist. The church was decorated with autumn flowers and leaves. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a white fi'ock of self-patterned frosted organdie. The squai'e neckline was finished with a row of Valenciennes lace which formed a yoke, and puff sleeves were features of the fitting bodice which buttoned down the back to the waistline and came to a peak back and front. The fully gathered and flared skirt formed a semi train and was fashioned with three tiers which were edged with Valenciennes lace, Her uncut tulle veil was held in place with a soray of chrysanthemums, giving the effect of a halo. She wore long white gloves and carried a bouquet of cactus chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern.

METHODIST FIRESIDE CLUB The monthly meeting of the Methodist. Fireside Club was held m the school-room, Bright street, on Wednesday night. St. Andrew’s Fellowship Group were the guests of the evening. A very enjoyable programme of games, competitions, vocal items and a one-act play entertained the large gathering. Supper was served by the members of the club, after which Mrs. H. Salmon thanked the club on behalf of the visitors for a very pleasant evening. Mrs. M. Mason closed the evening with the reading of devotions. REBEKAH LODGE N The fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Rebekah Lodge. No. 8, was held in the lodge rogffi, Derby street, on Thursday evening". In the absence of Sister Traue, noble grand, the meeting was presided over by Sister N. Wells, past grand. There was a large attendance of members. Reports were received from the sick visiting committee. Members stood in silence as a mark of sympathy with Mr. Lockwood in the recent death of his sister. Two new members, Mrs. J. Owen and Miss J. Taylor, were initiated. The past grand’s competition will take place next lodge night, May 26. A ritual competition will take place in the near future.' The meeting was followed by supper. BURNS CLUB

The Gisborne Burns Club held Its monthly meeting in Low’s reception rooms, an exceptionally large number of members and visitors assembling. The chairman, Mr. W. D. Turbitt, warmly welcomed all visitors. After the business had concluded, the chairman read a remarkable piece of poetry, sent to him by an unknown admirer of Burns. The poetry was written by an American who visited the birthplace of Burns in 1872 and is among the greatest tributes ever paid to the Scottish bard. . The programme for the evening took the form of a playette, entitled “Sandy s Wedding.” Those who took part were Mesdames Kane and Redstone, Messrs. Williams, Turbitt and Kane. The acting which caused much amusement, made the evening a great success.

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS The League of Mothers met in the Baptist schoolroom on Tuesday,, Mrs. E. A. Muis presiding. An admission service Was held, four new members being enrolled. A warm welcome was extended to Mrs. Scott, a member on transfer from Balclutha. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs. Biggar, members standing in silence. . Psalm 32 was read by Mrs. Trowell, and Mrs. Holmes gave the thought, “Much happiness is overlooked because it costs nothing.” Mrs. Dempsey supplied a household hint. Mrs. Wood entertained with two solos. Mrs. Elliott playing the accompaniment. Mrs. Trowell reported on the meeting held in connection with the home and family week, which 'will be conducted from October 9 to 16. Interesting extracts from old issues of the League of Mothers’ magazine were read by several members, and greatly enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Hankey and helpers. THURSDAY’S HUNT AT TARUHERU The fifth meet of the P.B. Hunt Club was held at Taruheru on Thursday. It was ideal weather, and the hounds succeeded in making a kill. The followers were the master and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Dods, the deputy-master, Mr- M. R. Moore, the huntsman, Mr. W. F. Hale, the whip, Mr. Trevor Hyland, Mr. L. G. Woodward, and Mrs. B. R. U. Burke; Misses D. Rutledge, Merle Hayes, A. Livingston, Marion Hobbs, Jill Smith, P. Bright, E. Jex-Blake, Karen Musgrave, Caroline Muir, J. Oakden, Gay Dods, Susan Dods, Peggy Forshaw, Margaret Fisken, Beverley Fisken, Prudence Field, Robin Mitchell, K. Hansen, Sue Menzies, J. Hale, Winifred Cooper and Bridget Burke; Messrs. K. Bloomfield, S. Corlett, Bruce Hansen, Nigel Woodward, Gavin Woodward, J. D- Williams, E. M. Haisman, A. Hobbs, R'oss Meban, Graeme Hansen, Brian Wagner, Graeme Wagner, David Woodward, M. Dods, J. Haismann, N. Trotter, J. Curtis, R. Scannel, Andrew McIntosh, and T- Burke. Amongst the spectators were Mr. and Mrs. R. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Biggar. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dods (Rotorua), and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Biggar; Mesdames A- H: Ballard, R. M. Fisken, T. Hansen, G. J. Moore, M. R. Moore, Lawson Field, Nigel Woodward, J. Hart, V/. Barton, F. Hobbs, N. Kerr, Adair, E. M. Haisman, H. 11. Monce. J. C. Hill, D. R. R. Bowie and C. P. Sherratt; Misses J. R. Bloomfield, Allison, A. Kerr, V. and R. Gordon, the Rev. J. Talbot, Messrs. A. B. Williams, H. Hassall (Hawke’s Bay), G- Whitehead, P. Robertson and B. R. U. Burke. After afternoon tea Mr. H. H. Dods extended his thanks to the farmers in the district for having the hunt back again. Mr. Dods called upon his father-in-law, Mr. H. Hassall, Hawke’s Bay, who has been hunting for many years, to give a few words of advice to the younger members of the hunt club. Mr Hassall spoke of the time when he brought hounds to Gisborne 60 years ago- He then addressed the younger members telling them that they should appreciate having a good pack of hounds, and should keep an eye on the hounds working instead of thinking of jumping. The hunting field was not the place to school horses. Another thing was not to talk much when hunting as it took very little to district hounds.

He was very glad to be with the P.B. Hunt Club once again, as the people here were always so hospitable.