WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23025, 16 August 1949, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

COMING AND GOING Mr. and Mrs. J. Banks, Cambridge, who have been staying in Gisborne, left on Sunday on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. H. T. Holden, Rimunui, left today for a visit to Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Willock, Richardson avenue, were the week-end guests of Mrs. B. G. Kemp. “Pouriwai,” Rere. Mr. and Mrs. M. Bright have returned to Waipukurau after staying with Mrs. Harold Bright, Wainui Beach. Mrs. King Reed, Wainui road, has left for a visit to Hawke's Bay. She will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Douglas. Miss Gwen Findlay. Palmerston North, is visiting Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. Esmond Cook, Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs. H. B. Williams, jun.

Mrs. C. W. Birch, who has been the guest of Mrs. Claud Williams and Mrs. Carlton Williams. Muriwai. left today. On her way to Dunedin she will visit Hawke's Bay, Masterton and Wellington. Misses Pamela and Gay Jackson were the week-end guests of Miss Jill Smith, "Toanga,” Bushmere road. Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Harrison returned to Tokomaru Bay on Sunday after slaying with Mrs. P. Hockley, Ballance street.

Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Field, ‘'Homebush,” Hexton. have left for a visit to Wellington and Christchurch. Miss Ann Cooper. Hamilton, has been staying with her sister. Mrs. E. S. Thomas, “Carnagh," Whangara. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Shcrratt, Hangaroa, have returned home after visiting Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. ,T. Tietjen, Bushmere, have returned home after visiting The Chateau Tongariro. Miss P Jameson has returned to Hawke's Bay after staying with her sister, Mrs. R. O. Morlcy, Whitaker street, for the week-end.

Mrs. Walter Gudgeon and small son Melville. Napier, and Mrs. M. Gudgeon. Tikitiki. are visitors to Gisborne, where tbev are guests at the Masonic Hotel. ENGAGEMENT■ Olliver-Edridge.—An engagement is announced between James lan. son of Mrs. J. R. Olliver, and the late Mr. Olliver, Gisborne, and Helen Mary, elder daughter of Mrs. R. H. Edridge and the late Mr. Edridge, Hastings. COCKTAIL PARTY Mrs. P. Hamilton. invited friends to her home in Harris street on Friday at 5 o'clock. Bowls of japonica and mixed spring flowers provided the decorations in the house. The hostess greeted her guests wearing a slate blue moss crepe frock. CHRISTENING CELEBRATED Friends and relations were invited to Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas’ home in Owen road on Friday for afternoon tea to celebrate the christening of her granddaughter, Janice Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S Thomas, “Carnagh," Whangara. who was baptised at Holy Trinity Church by Archdeacon A. F. Hall. Mrs. E. S Thomas wore a blue woollen dress and a navy blue hat. RERE DINNER PARTIES Friends were invited to Tangihau for dinner on Saturday before the Rere dance. Camellias, primulus, Iceland poppies and spring flowers were the decorations in the house. Mrs. L. J. Cooper was wearing a marocain patterned evening frock in green, white and black shades. Miss Betty Williams chose a blue taffeta evening dress trimmed with wine velvet. Mrs. R. G. Dobson also entertained friends for dinner prior to the dance. MATAWHERO DINNER PARTY Prior to the dance at Makaraka on Saturday night Mrs. P. W. Matthews invited friends to her home, “Te Wairau,” Matawhero, for dinner. On the .mantelpiece in the drawingroom was a trough of Iceland poppies and prunus and also in the room was a bowl of stocks. In the dining-room were Iceland poppies, daffodils, hydrangeas and nemesia. Mrs. Matthews was wearing a yellow floral silk dress. TRADES AND RETAILERS CANDIDATE’S PARTY On Saturday evening the committee members of the Trades and Retailers’ candidate held a successful party in the Abercorn Hall to raise funds for their candidate, Miss Valerie Salmon, in the “Ponular Girl” contest. The hall was decorated with bowls of Iceland poppies, daffodils and greenery.

Miss Salmon wore a blue light woollen dress under a navy blue edge-to-edge coat.

Mr. Lionel Neill provided the music WAERENGA-O-KURI DANCE

On Saturday night the Waerenga-o-kuri Football Club held a dance in the Waerenga-o-kuri Hall. Half of the proceeds were in aid of the Country candidate. Miss Suzanne Field, in the ‘‘Popular Girl” contest.

The hall was decorated with red, white and blue streamers. Red, white and blue drapes were off-set with greenery which banked the walls. Miss Lena Ruru's orchestra provided the music for dancing. Mrs. E. Stephenson and Mr. Tom Moloney played the extras. A delicious supper .was served by the district ladies. Miss Field wore a lime green sprigged organdie frock with a silver lame roll collar. DANCE AT MAKARAKA The residents of Makaraka, Matawhero. Bushmere and Makauri held a dance in the Makaraka Hall on Saturday night to raise funds to support the Country girl, Miss Suzanne Field, in the “Popular Girl" contest. The Kia Ora basketball committee transferred their fixture for this occasion. The hall was decorated with gay coloured streamers and on the stage were bowls of arum lilies. On the supper tables were bowls of camellias, daffodils and Iceland poppies. Mr. Dolman’s orchestra provided the music for dancing. Miss Nancy Hovell played the extras. Those responsible for the delicious supper were Mesdames W. W. Jonasen, P. W. Matthews, B. C. Parker, S. Smith, H. G. Kemp, C. H. Baigent, C. Tietjen, E. Y M. Hutchinson, F. W. Peddle, A. H. Ballard, C. Hyland. T. Langford, J. Kain, and Miss M. Jobson. Miss Field was wearing a lime green sprigged organdie frock with a silver lame roll collar. POPULARITY OF DUKE London tradesmen were hoping that the Duke of Edinburgh would not be going back to the Navy. It was felt that he was doing a good job of work assisting the King in his rounds, and that he had add cd colour to an otherwise rather austere post-war Britain. Tailors are delighted with his anpearaticc, and since he took to white ties and tails a good many lazy men have shaken the moth balls out of their dress suits and started wearing them again. But the Duke is not a playboy by any means.

The National Playing Fields Association are finding him an inspiring and inspired president. Hardly a day passes without the Duke telephoning about news, suggestions or questions. Makers of yachts and yacht club officials are delighted with the boost he has given to sailing by entering the Dragon class Blue Bottle for the Cowes racing this year. This little two-man craft was * wedding present to the Royal pair and is one of their most prized possessions.

DAILY ROUND

RERE DANCE Here residents held a dance in the Rere Hall on Saturday evening in aid of the Country girl in the “Popular Girl” contest. Coloured streamers decorated the hall. On the mantelpiece was an artistically-arranged mixed bowl of spring flowers in gold shades. Bowls of spring flowers in gold shades were on the supper tables. The flowers had been arranged by Mrs. R. G. Dobson.

Mr. Lon Barker's orchestra provided the music ,and Mrs. M. B'alkner played the extras. The Monte Carlo was won by Miss Heather Falconer and Mr. Trevor niggers. Messrs. G. Herbert and R. James were the M.Cs. Mesdames H. G. Dobson and G. Herbert were the conveners. Items were given by the “Tangihau Boys" and Miss Tui Burton. YOUNG MOTHERS’ CIRCLE Last Tuesday evening members of the Young Mothers’ Fireside Circle met at the home of Mrs. Lawless, whose drawing-room looked most attractive with bowls of lachenalias and daffodils, and a bright fire. Despite the bad weather there was a fair attendance of members, who thoroughly enjoyed the very pleasant evening.

After Mrs. Bradley had opened the meeting, Mrs- Nolan introduced a Taranaki visitor for tlie evening. The roll-call. “My Most Embarrassing Moment,” proved extremely entertaining. Arrangements were made for the children’s party, to be held in the August holidays.

Competitions were won by Mesdames C. Waide and M. Henderson. The sales table looked very attractive and ’ Mrs. McCarthy won most points with her entry, a quilted satin cosmetic bag. Mrs. Waide gained second place with a complete doll’s knitted outfit. Mrs. Bradley awarded the prizes to members gaining most points at the sales table, honours being divided between Mesdames McCarthy and Hannah.

After a dainty supper had been served by the hostesses, Mesdames Twigley and Lawless, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the latter for the use of her home. DANCE AT MURIWAI

A dance was given for the Maori candidate in the “Popular Girl” contest, Miss Maata Kingi, by the Muriwai Women’s Division of Federated Fanners on Saturday night in the Memorial Hall, Muriwai.

The Maori people of Manutuke cancelled their dance scheduled for that evening in order to support Miss Kingi. Mr. and Mrs. Hati Nepia and - Mr. and Mrs. Waipara, together with a large party from Manutuke. were present at the function. The residents of Bartletts also patronised the dance. The hall was beautifully decorated with native greenery and arum lilies, while the Maungarongo dining hall, where a sit-down supper was served, was decorated with stocks and marigolds. Those responsible for the arrangements were Mesdames Mangu Kemp, W. Porou, president, Moana Kemp, R. Kaimoana, T. Karepa, H. Maru, C. Carrington: Miss Sophie Wyllie, and Mr. W. Porou.

Miss Kingi wore a charming floral pique evening frock and was piped into the hall by Mr. Peter McArtney with Mr. Bennick Hudson, drummer, members of the Gisborne Highland Pipe Band. The guests later danced the Gay Gordons to the bagpipes. The M.C. was Mr. Pere Thompson. Items were given by Mr. Mars Pohatu, and the Muriwai hockey team gave hakas. Mr. Les Spiller supplied the music for the dancing, with extras by Mr. Joe Pohatu.

Mr. Kahu Te Hau thanked the people for their fine effort, which was appreciated by the Maori candidate, and also thanked Mr. Les Spiller and the members of the Gisborne Highland Pipe Band. Mr. Hati Nepia spoke on behalf of the people of Manutuke, thanking the hosts for the successful function and the public for their attendance.