WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23041, 3 September 1949, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

IN AND OUT OF TOWN .Mrs. F. J. Gudsell, Auckland, who has been staying with relations in Gisborne, left yesterday for a visit to Hawke's Bay. , Miss Prudence Gregory. Score road, is the week-end guest of Mrs. R. i. Vv • Major, Molu. Mr. and Mrs. L- Seymour have relumed to Auckland alter being the guests of Mrs. A. S. Seymour. Russell street, and Mrs. P. Pittar, Haronga road. Miss Justine Lundon, who lias been a physiotherapist at the Cook Hospital lor two years, left today for her home: in Cambridge. She is leaving lor England in November. . 1 Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wardlaw, Maimana, are visitors to Gisborne. They are staying at the Masonic Hotel. Miss A. Muir has left for Wellington after spending her holidays with her parents. Miss V. Salmon, Kaiti Esplanade, is a week-end visitor to Hawke's Bay. Mrs. H. A. Kent, Hangaroa, paid a short visit to Gisborne this week. Mrs. W. H. Smith. Clifford street, is visiting Hawke's Bay. She is staying with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hylton Smith, Havelock North.

Airs. W. B. Turvey. Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, Tolaga Bay.

Mrs. M. Small. Hawke’s Bay, is staying with her mother, Mrs- H. P. Bennett, Kelvin road.

Mrs. F. Bellcrby and family. Kanaknnnia. have been spending a few days at Wainui Beach. They are returning home tomorrow.

Mr. and Mrs.'g. E. Cotterill, “Makarika,” Ruatoria. have been spending a few days in Gisborne. They are staying at Almadale and arc returning home tomorrow.

The Misses Francis and Maureen Keeney, Fox street, have returned home after visiting Hawke’s BayMr. and Mrs. P. W. Smith, Wainui road, are paying a visit, to Hastings. Mrs. R. C. Parker and family, “Enfield,” Hangaroa, arc paying a short visit to Gisborne.

Mrs. Brian King. Iranui road, has left on a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Gillet, Mahia. paid a brief visit to Gisborne this week. They stayed at Almadale. Mrs. W. A. Overy, Mangatuna, is visiting Gisborne. She is staying at Almadale.

Mr. and Mrs. IV. -T. Langlands and Miss Barbara Langlands. Harris street, are visiting Hastings- They arc staying at the Pacific Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Haines, Canada, are staying at Almadale. Miss P. Marshall, Marton, is the guest, of Mrs. G. E. Cotterill, “Makarika.” Ruatoria.

Miss J. Clouston. Lauder. Central Otago, has returned home after visiting Mrs- C. E. Robinson, Gladstone read. A Malayan nurse, Miss Norah Jones, is now doing ante-natal work at St. Helen's Hospital, Wellington. Miss Jones has just completed four months of “hard study” at the Karitane Hospital, Dunedin. She will go next to Rotorua and Tauranga to study the care given to Maori babies before she returns to Malaya. Mrs. W. J. Jordan, wife of the New Zealand High Commissioner in London. has been, seriously ill in hospital, according to advice received in Auckland. Her condition was reported to be showing improvement. ENGAGEMENT

Robertson-Jackson. —Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson, Stafford street, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Shirley Roma, to Kenneth George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C-- Robertson, Norman road, Gisborne.

MORNING TEA Mrs. M. Fitzgerald, Hangaroa, invited a few people to morning tea at Almadale on Wednesday in honour of her mother, Mrs. A. Forsyth, England, who is paying an extended visit to New Zealand. The guest of honour wore a wine coloured jersey suit under a brown Harella coat.

ST. ANDREW WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION A very informative talk by Mrs. Woodrow, on the art of arranging flowers was a feature of the monthly meeting of the St. Andrew Women's Association held last Wednesday. This talk was especially helpful in view of the flower show which is to be held in September, and Mrs. J. S. Nugent thanked Mrs. Woodrow on behalf of the members.

There was a good attendance at the meeting, at which Mrs. Nugent presided, and after the transaction of business items were given by two school girls. Barbara Perston sang several songs, and Ailsa Poole played pianoforte solos. These items were greatly appreciated, and each girl received a gift. The hostesses were Mesdames Baillie, Barwick, Bilham and Paviour. GENERAL FASHION TRENDS Skirts are shorter and pocketed and dresses have become more convertible. Skirt lengths have shortened to 15 inches from- the ground; they are nencil-slim sometimes almost hobble, but frequently have floating panels or overskirts sometimes with uneven hemlines.

Dinner dresses are converted into dance frocks bv the remo%'al of a lace over-blouse. Town coats of nlain colour are lined with nlaid and can be worn inside-out for the country; large shawl collars of fur unbutton or unwrap for warmer da vs.

There is an accent on the hips, and waists are still tiny. Even the slimmest skirts often have jutting hip pockets, so wide that vou can bury your hands in them. Pockets in fact are much iii evidence on jackets and also on top coats.

Favourite topcoat is circular and wrap-round and frequently has no fastening. Fur trimmings are lavish and eccentric.

Materials are gorgeous and colourful, tweeds in plaids and tartans in rich reds, blue, greens and yellows; woollens of gunmetal, nigger, dark green and red. Hats have gone high again. HONOURS TO WOMEN IN LIVELY DEBATE An enjoyable evening was spent at the Church of Christ Youth Hall on Wednesday, when the-Women’s Fellowship and Men’s Fellowship in response to a challenge from the Women’s Fellowship, held a debate on the topic "Woman’s Place is in the Home.” The room was decorated with bowls of spring flowers. Mr. A. W. Hall presided over a good attendance of members from both groups.

Mr. and Mrs. Silcox, guests of the evening were present as adjudicators. After brief devotions Mr. Hall introduced the speakers, these being Mesdames Henderson. .Scott and L. Halliwell for the women on the negative side, and Messrs. Grundy. Arnold and Powell for the Men’s Fellowship, on the affirmative side.

The debate proved both entertaining and amusing, and after a short sum-ming-up Mr. and Mrs. Silcox unanimously proclaimed the women the winners. At the close of the debate Mrs. Silcox was presented with a bouquet. During the evening vocal items were rendered bv members of the Women’s Fellowship and Mrs.’ L. Olding. Supper was served by the Women’s Fellowship.

- DAILY ROUND

DANCE ON WEDNESDAY Mrs- E. McFadyen and family were responsible for organising a dance held on Wednesday to raise funds for renovating the Marist Brothers’ house. The dance was held in the parish hall in Childers Road.

Mr. W. Dolman's orchestra provided the music. A delicious supper was served, willing helpers being Mesdames Perry. Gilchrist, Niffen, C. McFadycn, W. McFadyen, T. McFadyen, A. F. Topic, and PattersonCOCKTAIL PARTY

In honour of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. Seymour. Auckland, Mrs. P. Pittar invited a few friends to her homo in Haronga road at 5 o'clock on Wednesday.

The hostess greeted her guests wearing a grey frock with velvet collar and cuffs, and her sister-in-law wore a teal blue jsuit with an accordian pleated skirt. Artistically arranged bowls of mixed spring flowers ■ decorated the rooms. G.W.C. LITERARY CIRCLE Four play readings provided entertainment at the meeting of the literary circle of the Gisborne Women’s Club, held in (he club lounge on Monday. The plays, which were read by members. were f very enjoyable, and fostered some idcas r for the production of the Christmas plays. Mrs. Gray, convener, was in (lie chair, and welcomed all members and one visitor, Mrs. Proctor. The meeting closed with afternoon tea. RECENT WEDDING : CHAFFEY-HARRIS St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Gisborne, was the scene last Saturday of the marriage of Patricia Malvina, daughter of Mrs. J. A. and the late Mr. Bert Harris, Gisborne, formerly of Whangarei, and John Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Chaffey, Tokomaru Bay. The Rev. J. Kingsley Fairbairn officiated at the ceremony, and the organist was Mr. I. Moore. The church decorations, carried out in lilies and other flowers, were the work of Mrs. John Harris, sister-in-law of the bride. Mr. John Harris gave his sister away. A white sheer georgette dress, with heart-shaped neckline, bishop sleeves, and a full skirt and peplum, was worn by the bride. The bodice was buttoned to the waist back, and the dress was completed by a train with a frilled edging. A veil of tulle was secured by a heart-shaped coronet of oranse blossom, which was lent by a friend. She carried a bouquet of roses, hyacinths and freezias, and wore a single string of pearls. Attending the bride as matron of honour was her sister, Mrs. A. Brown, accompanied by Miss Joan Richards. Whangarei. and the bridegroom's sister. Miss Amy Chaffey. All three were dressed alike in blue sheer georgette frocks with Peter Pan collars, cape sleeves, and full skirts, topped by and edged with frilled hemlines. They' wore blue lace mittens, heart-shaped coronets of blue hyacinths, and carried bouquets of blue hyacinths, irises and stocks. The best man was Mr. William Chaffey, brother of the bridegroom, while Mi-. A. Brown and Mr. A. R. Harris, both of Gisborne, were groomsmen. A reception was held in Low's rooms, where Mrs. Harris received the guests, wearing a model frock of light wool in red. with a three-quarter black fincoat, black accessories, and a spray of cream freezias. She was assisted by Mrs. Chaffey, who wore a blue flecked suit with navy accessories and a blue spray. For travelling, the bride chose a teal blue silk linen dress with a looped peplum, a black hat trimmed with teal blue flowers and net. and black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Chaffey are making a three weeks' tour of the North Island, after which they will return to live at Tokomaru Bay.