WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10094, 5 September 1925, Page 3

WOMEN’S WORLD

(By “Vivienne.”) PERSONAL. ' -a». Miss Greta Patterson (Timaru) is, the guest of Miss Nancy Stock. *** • Mr. and Mrs. ,R. Barker returned recently from a visit to Christchurch. ■ *** ■, Mr. and .Mrs. Pat Holden have re-' turned from their honeymoon visit to America. Their many friends will rejoice at their safe return after their, fortunate escape from being a way from Santa Barbara when the disastrous earthquake occurred.

The ball, which was given by the Commander-in-Chicf of the United States Fleet, ..Admiral Coontz, and officers to the citizens of Wellington was a most memorable function and was held on the long grey battleship Pennsylvania, with her lino a blaze of lights. Lady Poinnrc, formerly of Gisborne, was amongst the guests present and was gowned very charmingly in black georgette with chan Lilly lace. Miss Pomarc’s smart- frock also of black was beautifully appliquod with roses.

Dr ar.d Airs «T. AY. Williams and family went to Palmerston North or.' Wednesday in order to he present at the marriage of Mr Jim Williams to Miss Cecil Keillor, of Palmerston. Miss Nancy Williams was one of the bridesmaids, and Air Pat Nolan best man. Air Sydney Gray, Air I aid Williams, Aliss Shona Williams, and Aliss Louglman were others ol the bridal party. A reception' was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s grandmother, Airs Geoffrey Potts. Mr and Airs H. B. A\ liliaum (Turihau) were also present at the wedding.

Arrangements are now well in hand for the. Hospital Ball next week. Various ladies are organising fancy dress sets, and some of the doctors wives are giving much helpful assistance. Sewing bees have been held in various homes and judging by fascinating costumes in the making, a. feature of the dressing will be original tv and prettiress. The committee arc working hard to make the l unction the crowning glory of the dancing season, sociallv and financially. 1 lie proceeds will be devoted to two very deserving causes—the providing or additional comforts for the Old People’s Home and the augmenting of funds for the Plunket Society. ***

Airs McKenzie, organiser for the Panclitn Ramabni Mission foiy New Zealand, is expected to arrive m Gisborne on Tuesday next, September 3. During her stay Airs McKenzie wil conduct a sale of Indian. Continental and other work at the forthcoming Daffodil Show. Airs McKenzie s connection with this mission is a long one and the story of Pandita Ramnbai’s work among the high-ciiste child widows of India is sufficient to the support and interest of the community.

First end foremost- in sporting circles this week lias been the various interesting contests in connection w ith the New Zealand Ladies’ Hockey Championship. Our town has looked cheery and bright with such a galaxy of nicely-uniformed maidens as thee passed on their way. _ The visitors have been most charming to entertain, for they seemed interested and pleased in all the festivities airauged in their honor. Our local girls in their role of hostesses have been nnrticularly pleasing, at least so «av the Manves, the Gold, the Blues, and the other participants. The final match, North Eland versus South land, will be played to-day at 2 p.m., ni’d at- 1.45 will he seen the nnal ol the lOOvds ladies’ championship.

At the Bank of New Zealand yesterday afternoon. Air Dixon, the manager,‘on behalf of the staff, presented Air. L. IL Stone, who has been appointed accountant at the AV a iron branch with a case, suitably inscribed of verv handsome silver desseit krives and forks. Air. Dixon, iu congratulating Air. Stone on his promotion. referred to his great popularity and the esteem in which he uas held bv the staff and public m general. He wished Air. arid Airs. Stone everv success in the future. Mr. A. Al. Thomson, in a happily-worded speech, mentioned how helpful Mr. Stone had always been in assis mg with the Bank’s and Guild s 50u.,1 functions and sporting events. MrStone appropriately responded and thanked them all for the kindly sentiments expressed and accompanying useful presentation.

ST. ANDREW’S LADIES’ GUILD. St Andrew’s Ladies’ Guild are holding, their usual salc-of-work and in connection with it there vi aw> be an exhibition of spring {lowers. Jt will take place in the City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. Hi, nftcrnotm and evening The different stalls uicllloc a idain and fancy work stall, hoimv imule sweet and cake stall. Ihe bus housekeeper will also be able to bu> sometliing for tea from the produce stall of small goods meat pastes, jams and pickles. The refreshing • 4 of afternoon tea will aKo be oluam- l able, served in the usual dainLy man- . ner The exhibition of bulbs is al- l ways looked forward to with p.easure, after being without flowers all the winter, and there will also he a ijouor stall where flowers and seeu.mg,-, will be for sale. AUCKLAND FLEET FESTIVITIES. Of interest, to Gjsborncitcs wa-s a dance arranged by, s Afc ° ,jut Broughton, “Cremona.'’ Lcmuera, recenfclv in honor of visiting guests ami several officers of the American Hut ‘‘GVenionn” lends tisolf we 1 to entertaininrr and the three reception rooms were com fortably filled daiieers nml tlioso who prortTrod o *‘fir-o-.dopes. n dumung wrs 1 n full swing and the viu forms bier ml w’t-h the colorful frocks worn, a bulliant scene resulted. <- i Mrs Broughton, who wore at rock of bide green beanie wit i mole fur trimmings, was assisted by l )l 'i si. tors. Airs A. AlcPberson m black georgette and lace and Mrs Gd’anL . who wore orchid brocade and silevi, in re ceiving her guests. . Among those present Mere Alls R, Aston Wyllie (Gisborne) who wore black embossed georgette: Mrs. v*. Eli ot in amber velvet and fur trimmil ms • Airs N. Browne, m geranium icd "georgette; Airs E- IT| kcs ’ satin touches of emerald; Airs P. Williamson (Gisborne) ivory satin beavrte Airs Cowlcv, black panne velvet; Mrs Airs J-Tutehison. mauve ve.vet; Mis Youn'T (Palmerston) a striking nock of flame and gold brocade arid flame ostrich fan ; Aliss Parkos. r nnamon fulgarante; AJ : ss Aspmall. cream georgette w’th si ver tiuffimings; Aliss Nancv Williams, shell, puk satin beanie: Miss- Pat. Alurpbv. silver lame, arid georgette: . JBss v. Broiu;hton, hhvck vc vet; Mi s Cm ford, ‘"cyclamen slindod hroeado ami f l ' ver leaves ui hair. Miss_ Pat Hiees, who recently returned from stud ts abroad and who played several solos delmbtfullv, wore a new rainbow huert Georgette frock. The Messrs. I'o’d. Karris, and Wilk’nson (-2) darker and Wi'Vamson (Gisborne) were present.