WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23395, 28 October 1950, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLD

VISITORS AND GUESTS Miss Margaret Allen, hostess on the Wanganella, who is to be a bridesmaid ; at the Solvander-Morley wedding, has arrived in Gisborne and is staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen, Temple Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Barton. Ruatoria, are the guests of Mrs. R. W. Barton, Waimata for the Show. Miss D. Fitzgerald, Waikohu, is the week-end guest of Miss Barbara Davis, liaronga Road. Misses Lesley and Barbara McCormick, Waipukurau, arc the guests of Miss Shirley Ballard, Bushmere, for the Show. Mrs. W. J. Langlands, Harris Street, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. D. A. Sherrill and family, Tolaga Bay, are the guests of Mrs. C. S. Corson, Iranui Road. Mrs. R. G. Fivers, Tokomaru Bay, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. r. F. Barker, Glcnroy. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Fraser, Ruatoria, and their two daughters are staying at the Masonic Hotel for the Show. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lockwood, Bloomfield Road, have returned from a holiday visit to Waikaremoana and Hawke’s Ea.v. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson, Huiarua, are staying at Wainui Beach for the Show. Mrs. lan McNeil, Ruatoria, is the guest of Mrs. M. J. Brownlie, Ballance Street. Mr. Raymond Smith, Auckland, who was assistant judge at the local races, lias been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Benson, Derby Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Coop, Hawke's Bay, are visiting Gisborne for the show. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dockl, Waipukurau, are the guests of the former’s mother, Mrs. H. E. Dodd, Harris Street. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wood , Lottin Point, are coast visitors to town for the show. Mr. and Mrs. V. T. C. Savage, Waimata, are spending a few days at the Masonic Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm _ Coop, . Hawke’s Bay, are visitors to Gisborne j for the show. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. B. de Lautour, j Wairoa, have been the guests of Mrs. .T. R. Murphy, Esplanade, while on a 1 brief visit to Gisborne for the show. < Mrs. G. Cotterill, Makarika, is staying at the Masonic Hotel. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. J. Wood, Lottin Point, I are in Gisborne for the Show. <■ Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Taplin, Ruatoria, f are spending a few days at the Mas- i onic Hotel. J Miss Sanchia Hunter, Wellington 1 Hospital, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. i J. S. Nugent, Stout Street. t Mrs. L. Horn, Wellington, was the r guest of Mrs. John Johnstone, Haronga l Road, for the show. . . Mrs. Guy Gaddum, Mohaka, is staying l: in town for the Show. 1 Miss Dinah Sewell, who has been r visiting her parents', Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Sewell, Patutahi, has left to be the j guest of Mrs. Porter, New Plymouth, « before returning to Timaru. , Mrs. H. E. Williams and Miss A. Wil- 1 liams. Ruatoria, are visitors to town for the Show. \ Mr. and Mrs. D. Hansen, The ler- t race,” are spending a few days at Alma- I dale. . c Mrs. P. Jex-Blake and the Misses A. p and E. Jex-Blake return to Mangapoike f station, tomorrow after spending a few ] days in town. „ , c Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Vickers, ioko- c maru Bay, are staying at Wainui Beach . for the Show week-end.

~ DAILY ROUND j

ENGAGEMENTS 1 Klnge-Forteous.—Mr. and Mrs. B. 1 Porteous, Auckland, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Bernice Nisidia, to Brian Leonard, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R, Kinge, Gisborne. Ounm ore-Anderson.—Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, Hospital Hill, Opotiki, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Margaret Beryl (Margot) to Robert, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. W. Dunmore, Stokes Rond, Mt. Eden, Auckland. TOMBLESON—-KEITH MAIDS IN MIST BLUE ORGANZA St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday October 14 when the marriage took place of Margaret Jean, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Keith, Clifford Street, and Frank Brun.yate, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. F. Tombleson, Otoko. The Rev. J. Kingsley Fairbairn was the officiating minister, and the organist was Miss Lucy Brook. The church was beautifully decorated l with large white bowls and troughs of apple blossom, lilies, irises, white broom, lily-of-the-valley. and crabapple blossom, while on (he pews were posies of apple blossom set in blue tulle bows The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a picture frock of white organza and lace over satin. The lace bodice buttoned down the front with small buttons and loops, and a minute frill of pleated organza, finished the small collar and cuffs of the short sleeves. The billowing skirt of organza had three bands of lace inserted to join each tier, the last band forming a hemline and a slight train. Long white gloves, and a cameo brooch were worn. Tile full-length veil of uncut tulle was held in place with lily-of-the-valley. and the bride carried a spray of white orchids, lily-of-the-valley and maidenhair fern.

Bridesmaids In Mist Blue The two bridesmaids, Miss Barbara Keith, sister of the bride, and Miss Margaret McCallum were dressed alike in frocks of mist blue organdie and broderic Anglaise over matching taffeta. The fitting bodices buttoning down the bark were trimmed with bands of Anglaise at the square neckline and at (he shoulders of the short puff sleeves. Ibe very full skirts were cut on similar lines to the bride’s, featuring three bands of broderie Anglaise insertion. They wore long white gloves, and pearls, and carried bouquets of pale pink cherry blossom in the form of long uneven sprays held together by a white satin armlet and pale pink tulle bows. Circlets of cherryblossom were worn in their hair. The bridegroom was attended by his brother. Mr. Hugh Tombleson, as best man, and Mr. Lin. Smith was groomsman.

During the signing of the register. Mrs. J. W. Hudson sang the solo

“Thanks Be To God”. Reception At Bon Accord Pastel shaded spring flowers were used to decorate the Bon Accord where the bride's mother received the guests. Her frock of delphinium blue moss crepe featured a pin-tuckcd bodice and pleated skirt worn under a lighter blue edge-to-edge coat with three-quarter length sleeves. She wore a model hat of angora felt, trimmed with a posy of French dowers, long blue gloves, and a sorav of amethyst coloured orchids. The bridegroom's mother, who assisted in welcoming the guests, had chosen a beech nut brown moss crepe frock with a cross-over bodice, and impressed pleats in the skirt Her brown hat was trimmed w : th ribbon and she wore matching brown accessories. An autumn tinted shoulder spray completed her toilePe

For travelling, the bride chose an orchid-pink frock, with a pleated skirt and drawn thread work trimming the bodice. A mushroom pink light weight spring coat with three-quarter length sleeves and row roll collar was worn with a matching chip straw hat. trimmed with ribbon, and brown accessories.

Mr. and Mrs F. B. Tombleson will make their future home in Otoko.

WAUGH—KING RAINBOW WEDDING

The platform at the Salvation Army Citadel was banked with pink blossom arum lilies. Iceland poppies, and carnations, and an archway of lilies, roses and fern, finished with a wedding-bell forming a pretty setting for the wedding of Myrtle Winifred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. King. “Kingsholme.” Gisborne, and Archibald James, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Waugh, Grey Street, which was celebrated on Saturday October 21. Major L. Millar officiated at the ceremony. and the Salvation Army Band played the musical honours. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of heavy white satin featuring a gathered bodice, with a diamond shaped waist band. The sleeves were gathered down the centre coming to a point over the hands, and the full skirt fell out at the back into a long train. Her hand-embroidered veil was caught to the head with a halo of orange blossom, and she carried a cascade bouquet of tiny lilies, roses, carnations and maidenhair fern. A triple string of pearls and ear-rings to match completed her attractive toilette. She was attended by Mrs. I. Morrow (sister) as matron-of-honour, and Miss Joyce Whitley, Alma Chalcraft. Joy Morrow, and Doreen Morrow. They wore frocks of French lacquered net over taffeta, the matron-of-honour's frock being lemon. Misses Joyce Whitley and Joy Morrow in blue, and Misses Alma Chalcraft and Doreen Morrow in pink.

The gathered bodices had a draped shoulder line, and the skirts were long and full, They wore artificial haloes of flowers in their hair to tone with their frocks, and each bridesmaid wore a double string of pearls. Their bouquets were of pink roses, tingitana irises and fremontia. Flower Girls

Two little flower girls Shirley Ransloy. bride's god-daughter, and Bonny Cudd, bridegroom's niece, wore long white froeks fashioned on the same lines as the bridesmaids. Their hair sprays were of white artificial flowers, and they carried baskets of pink and white roses. The best man was Mr. David Waugh, and the groomsmen were Messrs. Norman King, Murray Waugh, Eric Millar and Max Stein. During the signing of the registrar Mrs. „I. Morrow sang the “Wedding Song Her accompanist was Mrs. L. Elliott.

As the _ bridal party left the church Laurel King, the bride's niece presented her with s lucky horseshoe. The wedding breakfast was held at Lows reception rooms where Mrs King and Mrs. Waugh received the quests.

The bride’s mother chose a navy blue frock trimmed with white lace with a full skirt and peplum. She wore navy and white accessories, and a shoulder spray of white stock and pink carnations.

A. model frock of maroon crepe embroidered in sequins, with a shoulder spray of pink roses and forget-me-nots was worn by the bridegroom's mother,. During the reception Miss Doreen Morrow sang “Piper From Over The Way Mrs. L. Elliott accompanied ,ier on the piano, and also plavcd for the musical honours.

,\ hen the young couple left on their honeymoon, the bride travelled in a royal blue crepe model frock with a draped skirt and trimmed with white embroidery. She wore white accessories a white swineback coat and a triple string of pearls with ear-rings to match.

Mr. and Mrs. Waugh will make their future home in Gisborne.

DAILY ROUND

FELLOWSHIP OF MARRIAGE

Archdeacon A. F. Hall conducted the service of the Holy Trinity Fellowship of Marriage and afterwards a good attendance of members enjoyed hearing about his six weeks’ stay at Rarotonga, and examined many souvenirs of the island. A letter was read from the Mothers Union inviting the fellowship to their usual garden party at “Tire Vicarage on November 20, when the Bishop of Waiapu would be present. Supper hostesses were Mesdames Graham. Brookes, and Stewart. SOCIAL AFTERNOON

The final meeting for this year of the St. Andrew Women s Association, which took the form of a social afternoon. was held on Wednesday. Six members of the fellowship group Mesdames Bruce. Clare, Fairbairn. Morton. Smellie and Taylor, oresented an amusing sketch entitled “Turning Tails.”

Arrangements were made for a_ garden party to be held at Mrs. Kapes home on November 8. This function promises to be a very enjoyable one. An interesting competition was held, the winner being Mrs. Pitcher. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Angus. McGuinness. Richards, and Williamson, and Miss Stubbs.

PRESENTATION TO BRIDE-ELECT Miss Barbara Robinson, who is to be married shortly, "'as the guest-of-honour at a gathering of the Presbyterian Girls’ Auxiliary held at The Manse. Childers Road, on Wednesday evening. Miss Noeline Miller, president of the G.A. made a presentation to Miss Robinson, who suitably responded. Following the meeting a social and tea was enjoyed.

DOUBLE CHRISTENING PARTY

On Sunday, October 22. the infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Kemp and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nalder were christened Margaret Louise and Prudence Anne respectively by the Rev. F. Middlebrook at Holy Trinity Church, Derby Street.

Following the ceremony, relatives of Hie parents gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Kemp's home, Aberdeen Road, for afternoon tea.

GIFT EVENING FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Miss June Morley. who is to be married next Saturday to Mr. Peter Solvander, was the guest of honour at a “miscellaneous” gift party given by Mrs. 0. Solvander at her home in Iranui Road on Monday evening.

Bowls of mixed flowers were used lo decorate the house. Mrs. Solvander, who welcomed the guests, wore a blue jersey silk frock fashioned with side panels. The guest-of-honour chose a pastel pink silk pique frock with magyar ,sleeves and a Quaker collar. Tiny buttons were used as a trimming. During the evening Miss Morley opened the parcels, assisted by Miss Betty Gowan. in the absence of the bridesmaids. OAK GARDENING CIRCLE Beautiful flowers were brought by Ihe members of the Oak Gardening Circle for the monthly meeting held on Wednesday. In the absence of Mrs. E. R. Perry, the meeting was conducted by Mrs. Elliott, who welcomed a new member, Mrs. E. Thom. Flowers were posted to a sick member. Mrs. O'Connell, who is an inmate of the Wellington Hospital, and also to Mrs. Scragg, Cook Hospital. Mrs. K. Carr gave a very interesting talk on miniature trees. A further talk, the art of growing dahlias from new cuttings, and finally, what people should know in regard to the modern art of floral decoration. Tea hostesses were Mrs. H. Bacon and Mrs. M. Allsup. Mrs. D. Olding had charge of the sales table.

The judging of the monthly flower competition was carried out by Mrs. T<. Carr and Mrs. Elliott. Results: Mixed variety: Mrs. D. Olding and Mrs G. Corbett, canal. 1: Mrs. E. Lennane. 2: Mrs. E. Betteridge. 3. One variety: Mesdames H. Bacon, F. Kermode, and F. Betteridge. canal. 1: Mesdames A. G. Falconer and Qnicke, equal. 2: Mrs. G. Corbett. 3. Single bloom: Mesdames F. Lennane and G. Corbett, equal. 1: Mrs. G. T. Hutchins, 2; Mrs. E. Olsen.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

Miss E. Keany presided over a good attendance of members of the Catholic Women's League at the monthly meeting in the Parish Hall. The opening prayer was recited by the chaplain, the Rev. Father Berridge. The treasurer, Mrs. M. J. Howard, reported that the Gisborne branch had sent a subscription to the Bishop Liston presentation fund, launched to mark the thirteenth year of his Lordship's consecration, The total offering will be given to his Lordship for the furtherance of the vitally important educational works. The despatch of further food parcels and also of quantities of wool to convenfs in France was reported by Mrs. J. Crowley, the mission circle convener. Cheques had been sent to the mission sisters in Wellington, and to the Sisters of St. Peter's in Auckland. The Gisborne branch was represented at the provincial conference in Auckland by Miss E. Keany who reported on the main subjects. Dr. Isabel Wise, who has recently returned from a world trip, described her visit to Rome and her delight in the beauty of the Sistine Chapel. On n bus tour throughout the Scandan,avian countries, she was particularly impressed by the spick-and-span appearance of Denmark, that the crops grew right down to the edee of the roads, fences were not. in evidence and all cattle were tethered. The extent and beauty of the spruce, fir. beech and pine forests of Sweden thrilled the speaker, who said the rich agricultural country, dotted with red terracotta houses’ accounted for th» prosperitv of this area. In marked contrast was Norway, where Dr. Wise said, evidence of the recent war still remained. German concentration camps were standing and clothes were rationed, even tourists being unable to secure garments without coupons. It was spring when Dr. Wise arrived in England from U.S.A., and she found ‘.he countryside already in crops. Kent. Suffolk, Devon. Cornwall and Shropshire were all visited. and Dr Wise commented on the charm of the country houses which to her symbolised England. A vote of thanks was accorded Dr. Wise by members.

Refreshments were served bv Mesdames Pritchard. K. F. Jones, H. Patterson. and Misses Murphy and M Munroe.