WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10377, 7 April 1927, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. anil Ill's. liobb, of Damicvirke, Lave been enjoying a visit to Morere Hot Springs.

. Hr. Marshall arrived in Gisborne from Napier on Tuesday evening, on a brief visit.

Miss H. Piesse, daughter of Mr. O. G. Piesse, arrives home from Auckland to-day.

Mr. F. Horner, of Gisborne was a recent guest at Foster’s Hotel, Wanganui.

Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Galbraith, ot Wairoa, have been spending a holiday in the. Wairarapa district';

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pavitt, and children of Gisborne have left for Wellington'fo join tire Tamaroa' sailing on Saturday for overseas.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jensen leave by White Star Service on- Saturday for a fortnight’s holiday sojourn in Dunedin 1 and Timaru.

Mr. W, E. Maude has returned from a visit to Auckland. He has since left for Itotoiti, where he is the. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Loisel.

Miss E. Keany leaves on Saturday for Rotorua where she will be the guest of Mrs. Quinn. She will also spend a week or two in Auckland.

Mr and Mrs W. M. Stokes, ot Morere, are enjoying a visit to Southern Hawke’s Bay.

Mr and Mrs H. Bull have returned Irojn v a happy holiday visit to Rotorua.

Mr and Mrs Grukling, ;f Wvndliam, Southland, are guests at “Waimarie.” They have been visiting Mr and Mrs Gudgeon, of Kahukura.

Miss J. Kelliher, of Wellington, has been enjoying a visit to her sister, Mrs V. E. Ramlose, of Queen Street, Wairoa.

Mr and Mrs Rex Willock are contemplating a holiday sojourn at Rotoiti during the Easter season, and will join Mr and Mrs J. C. N. Thomas’s party.

Several evenings are being arranged in honor of Miss Olga. Paltridge, and the popular gii'l will be entertained by Miss Gladys Findlay next Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Coleman, who have been occupying their beach cottage at Wainui be'ach for the past four months, returned to town yesterday.

Mrs. T. P. Fotheringliam, of Tolaga Bay, lias been in town on a visit and was the guost of Mrs. Jas. McKee, Stout Street. She returned to the Coast by service car yesterday.

Mr and Mrs A. Sinclair, of “Inverleith,” Marumaru, who have been visiting Gisborne as the guests of Mr and Mrs Percy Hamilton, are leaving to-day for home. Mr Hamilton is motoring the visitors through to Wairoa.

Mr. J. Mill, the All Black rep. is to be married at Tokomarii Bay '.short Iy, and he. has arranged to travel through the White Star Service to Wellington, Timaru, The Hermitage, and Queenstown.

Mr. H. L. Gray, of Nelson, arrived in Gisborne on Sunday evening to succeed Miss Olga. Paltridge, at the Union Bank of Australia. He took up his new duties on Monday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen, oversea tourists, are at present on tour of the North Island per De-r Luxe Service. They arrived in Gisborne on Tuesday' evening from Napier, and will be leaving shortly for Rotorua^-

Mr. P. Haugh, who has been stationed in Wanganui for some time, as Government veterinary surgeon and stock inspector, has been transferred to Gisborne, and will succeed Mr. Broome, who leaves in a couple ot weeks for Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Utting, of “Leesdale” Tolaga. Bay, leave Gisborne on 13t1i., on a tour which will embrace Tauranga, Auckland, Te Kuiti, New Plymouth, 'Palmerston North, and Napier. ' ,

It was quite refreshing to see two ladies, Mrs. F. Holden and Mrs. D. H. Lewis at the Kaitaia Farmers' Union meeting says the “Northlander.” Hitherto women have not taken any active part in the Farmer’s movement, which probably explains to some extent, why it has not been particularly successful.

Mrs. H. J. Poole and child are .leaving on holiday on the ISth. Mr. Poole will follow later and the Gishorneites will be the guests of Mrs. O. E. B'-'.rtleet, of Remuera, Auckland. They are travelling north to attend the wedding of Mr. Poole’s brother, which will take place on April.

Mrs. William Cooper, arid Miss E. Cooper, of Wainui, are at present in Rotorua where the former is recuperating her health. Their future plans are a little indefinite, but they expect to visit two of Mrs. Cooper’s daughters Mesdames Langford and Clarke, of Auckland, before returning to Gisborne.

Miss Ching, of the Lands and Deeds Department, Gisborne, is leaving, on tour on the 14th. She will travel to Rotorua, thence to Wairakei, across to the Waitomo Caves, then to Taumaranui, and down the Wanganui River, and on to Wellington, where she will connect with the steamer for her home in Nelson, to which town she has been transferred.

Mr., and Mrs. H. P. Bushnell oi Wharerata, left for Australia about a fortnight ago. Mrs. Bushnell has accompanied her husband as far as Sydney, from which port Mr.. Bnshnell was scheduled to sail yesterday, for Marseilles, per S.S. Mooltan. The local gentleman intends to spend 12 months abroad health recruiting, and will make an extended stay in Switzerland. He is a son of Mr. H. J. Bushnell of Iranui Road. Quitoe a number of travellers have journeyed to and from Gisborne during the last few days, and yesterday the De Luxe Service passed the following through their hands : —Outwards to Rotorua or Tauranga. Mesdames Cobner, Head, Misses Gampbell, Budd, Dingle, Nash, and Messrs Rohan, Ashlcv,,Nicolas, Hart, and Simmonds. Inwards from Napier, Sirs. White and child, Mr. and Mrs. Allen; Mrs. Foreshore, Mrs. Elistou Dr. Marshall, ancL Messrs -Mbricc,Webster, 'Svensmi; vgnd Crboks;..' Ar-; rivrrigi-from'-' No'rth'''ViavTauranba' -and' 'Rotorua’: —Mrs.’ J-yhser, Mrs, R m-belt Mis a * Gole; . and' ' Messr s ' SkeltoH, ■ Hughes and Bishop, .

Miss Spence, of Wairoa, lias been enjoying a holiday as the guest ol Mrs. P. A. McHardy, Pitzherberfc Street, Palmerston North.

Mrs. Hardtman arrived in Gisborne last week-end, and immediately entered Sister Brewer’s Hospital with a touch of pleurisy. She expected to return to “Glencairn” yesterday afternoon.

Mr Cyril Coiilam, formerly of Gisborne and now of Auckland, accompanied by his sister, Miss Myrtle C'onlam, arrived in the district last week-end on a brief visit. \

Mr H. J. Edwards, manager of J. J. Niven and Co., returned on Saturday from Christchurch, where he has been attending the obsequies in connection with the decease of .liis mother.

Miss Veda Matthews and Miss Eleanor Matthews motored through to Wairoa on Monday, and the former returned home the same night. Miss Eleanor Matthews is at present in Hawke’s Bay, where she will spend three weeks visiting various friends. GISBORNE WOMEN’S CLUB. AN ENJOYABLE CONVERSAZIONE. On Tuesday evening the executive of the Women’s Club held the first of a series of conversaziones inaugurated to encourage social spirit among the members, and there were ample indications that the new departure would be in every way,, a decided success.

Fully fifty members attended the opening night, and a very homely touch was evinced as each lady busily plied her needle to the accompaniment of lively social chatter. Groups were scattered about the reception room, which was beautifully decorated with quantities of vividly hued autumn foliage, huge rose and bronze dahlias, and bella-donna lilies, arranged in bowls on the numerous tables, or set in receptacles on the china rail.

At intervals vocal solos were charmingly rendered by Mrs. Phil Barry, Miss Fanning, and Miss Rita Sexton; whilst the sweet blending of the voice? of Miss Fanning and Miss Sexton in well chosen duets, was a. pleasure appreciated by all. Miss Enid Hooper contributed two new recitations with customary versatile charm and good understanding of the tenor of her selections. The accompaniments for the. songs were played by Miss Nora Arnold with skill and dainty grace. A delectable supper of toothsome home made confections was dispensed by the following hostesses: —Mesdames Cuthbert, Burr, E. A. Collett, W. McGibbon, Ayhvood, McKeague, McKee and Chas. Matthews. Toward the close Mrs. W. A. Smith in lieu of the president of the club, called for suggestions for the trend of forthcoming evenings) and several were handed in for consideration. It was further decided that members would foregather and participate in a homely evening on the first Tuesday of each month. Among those present were:—Mesdames T. A. Crawford (pres.) cordovan silk knit and georgette, patterned with mauvette and Ascot tan fiowers H. E. Hill, (hon. treas.) navy frock with touches of pimpernel; W. A. Smith, parina violet taffeta, with pink carnation shoulder posy; J. R. Kirk, tomato marocain frock, and blue scarf; N. Hooper, black channeuse, with deep vestelle of cream georgette; p'hil Barry black satin, with overdress of black and sahara lace; C. Tatterstield, black taffeta; G. S. Vincent, navy crepe, trimmed with creole red crepe-de-chine; L. Williams Dresden blue broche marocain: M. Craig, peacock blue souple scarf; H. Holmes, oyster crepe-de-chine, orange scarf; J. H. Burr, chocolate crepe syivia, with touches of white; W. A. Jennings, saxe blue crepe-de-chine; T. Garrett barleycorn knife-kilted frock; W. McGibbon pheasant gold broche trimmed with metal lace; E. A. Collett, amethyst lace over self-toned satin; G. V 7. Tiffen, black crepe syivia; Jas McKee, black crepe African; Cuthbert, black satin; Fotheringliam (Tolaga Bay) rose crepe wynette, tulle scarf to tone; H. J. Poole, navy frock touched with blue jay; A. R. Smith, pimpernel frock; Shorter black, relieved with teak: Knight cinnamon frock; D. McKeague, periwinkle broche crepe-de-chine; Jenkins, brown frock, with touches of geranium; Keany, musk-russet floral marocam, Davidson, saxe blue floral voile; C. Morse, tomato marocain, Smith, black satin, with oriental trimming, Matron Clarke, black chiffon velvet, and lace; Nurse Elliott, blue floral mqi'oeain; Misses E. Hooper heavy black silk, embroidered in colors, with kingfisher hem; G. Fanning, embroidered peach frock; R. Sexton; blue' and silver brocade; Arnold, blue cliarmeuse, relieved with white georgette; Tui Hill, black velvet, and white embroidered Spanish shawl: N. Green, navy crepe-de-chine, piped with scarlet; M. Craig, black velvet, Maltese lace bertha; M. Tiffen, bottle green velvet, hand painted passionflower scarf; E. Keany, black chiiton velvet; V. Kearny, tail-bark and cornflower-silk knit-frock; M. Mc.Donald, floral voile with sahara lace hem; M. Keany, black corsage, and floral georgette skirt. NOVELTY GIFT EVENING.

TO MISS SOLVANDER

Mrs H. R. Kendon was the charming hostess at a most enjoyable novelty gift evening, tendered in. honor ot Miss Freda Solvander, who is to enter the holy bonds of matrimony on 14th April. The function took place at the residence, Whittaker Street, and over twenty guests attended. The hostess was handsomely gowned in black ninon. The guest of honor was a dainty figure in almond georgette and gold lace, and gold shoes. Two reception rooms, artistically enhanced by beautiful blooms prettily arranged, were thrown open to the use of the guests. Four interesting and most amusing competitions held undivided attention for some considerable time, and a deal of laughter was ’created thereby. Miss Solvander proved the winner or the “Telegraphic” competit’On; Miss Sims won the “Nursery Rhvmes” ; Miss Morrison, the /“Soap Story ’ ; and Miss Marshall- the “Buddled Fashions.” . Miss Mavis Holmes, with her violin, is always an acquisition, and she rendered charming solos. Miss Raeburn also gave a great deal of pleasure with lier dainty contribution of vocal solos. Misses Morrison and Holmes were the effirkmt necompnnistes. A delectable supper was dispensed in the drawing-room from, a table attractively arranged, following .which itheifrift parcels were.opened;' A love-; -lyr polTcbtioii : of gifts, wvre placed, on :-yiew- and the, recipient:returned warm f tliosb present Iwere, MbsAam’cS V. H:irr o . -floral si Ikf roe k contrived with tha latest pouched/ef- ■ ■ -/•'; ■ ■;/ • ■' "■ 1 p. f>w"

feet ; W: J.' Green, heavy black silk, with oriental embroidery; S. Tate, navy marocain with touches of fawn; Henderson powder blue georgette with vandyked flares: Misses Sims, brown and 'tango floral silk marocain; Capstick. ochre lace over cherry satin; Richardson, cyclamen silk crepe; R. Fyso.i, apricot crepe de chine w-tfl beaded trimmings; Holmes, delphinium blue georgette; Marshall, pervenche blue chequered silk; Gray, powder blue with gold embroideries; Philp, pale pink crepe de chine with •feather trimmings; M. Holmes, apricot georgette, trimmed with oak-apple lace; Morrison, deep rose frock; McKay, white-floral frock trimmed with lace; Raeburn, iris crepe de chine; and M. Johnson bordered crepe de chine in pastel shades. HIBERNIAN SOCIAL. The first of a series of socials to he held throughout the season by the Hibernian Society of Poverty Bay took place at the Makaraka-Mata-whero Hall on Friday last, and a very enjoyable and successful function eventuated. Fully 160 dance patrons attended, and tripped the light fantastic to music excellently rendered by Mr F. Sharpies’ orchestra of five instrumentalists. Many of the latest melodies and hits were played, and the dance enthusiasts present evinced their approval of the music by repeated encores which were willingly responded to. Messrs J. Holland and Ross, and a lady from the audience whose name is not available, obligingly contributed most enjoyable extras. Much of the pleasure of the evening was due to Messrs T. Haisman and D l . O’Connell, who made most eiieo-tive-M.’sO. The hall was decorated in the colors of the Society, green and gold, and streamers of intermingling shades were caught from a hoop suspended from the centre of the ceiling, then radiating to the four walls. The long supper table was daintily arranged, and the appointments were enhanced bv the addition of beautiful yellow dalilias off-set by greenery. Three sittings of supper were necessary to accommodate the gathering, and full justice was accorded the dainties.

WEDDING BELLS,

J ONES—WILLIAMSON. A very pretty, wedding of interest to Poverty Bay as well as Wairoa residents, was solemnised on Monday at St. Andrew’s Church, Wairoa, when Miss Jessie Williamson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. Williamson, of Wairoa, was united in holy matrimony to Mr Frank Jones, solicitor, ol Wairoa, son of Mrs Jones, of Auckland, and tho late Mr Hamilton Jones, of Gisborne. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Milne, the church organist rendered the bridal and wedding marches, and the choir was also in attendance. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father was a charming figure in an exquisite creation contrived from white embossed ninon, with touches of silver. An embroidered tulle veil was attractively arranged, and fell from beneath a Grecian coronet of orange blossoms. She .wore shoes of silver and white hose, whilst a beautiful bouquet of choice white flowers and maiden-hair fern finished with loops and streamers of white ribbon was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Marjorie Williamson (sister of the bride l , who was a sweet picture in camelhair georgette do soie, fashioned with a flounced skirt of pale pink Brussels net, and finished with pale pink ostrich feather trimming. She wore a most effective Egyptian head-dress of pearls with long ear lapels, and her shoes and hose were camelhair, whilst a bouquet of blue and pink asters was carried. Little Muriel Jones, of Auckland (sister of the bridegroom) was also bridesmaid, and she wore a dainty flounced frock of cyclamen crepe de chine, trimmed with narrow lace. A circlet of mauve and pink blossoms crowned her hair, and her shoes, hose and bouquet toned with her frock. Mr Toby Gambrill, of Gisborne,, very capably carried out the duties of best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at Ostler’s tea rooms. Mr and Mrs Williamson received the guests, the latter wearing a handsome French model gown of henna crepe de chine, and smart hat to tone. The usual toasts were honored and felicitous speeches made. Between eighty and ninety guests were present and at the conclusion of festivities “They Are Jolly Good Fellows,” and the “National Anthem” were heartily sung. A number of Gisborne residents were prevented from attending by the unpropitious weather, but Misses Veda Matthews and Eleanor Matthews and Judge Jones were local representatives. HOLY TRINITY MOTHERS’ UNION MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Holy Trinity Mothers’ Union took place on Tuesday, April 5. The secretary, Mrs A. E, Pyatt, read the minutes, which were duly passed, and the usual business was put through with despatch. • ’ A service was held in the. Church by Canon Facke, after which the members adjourned to the Parish Hall where Deaconess Brand gave a short and most interesting explanation of the constitution of the Mothers’ Union, followed by a paper on the “World Call,” which was much appreciated. Mothers were afterwards asked to prepare short papers for the next meeting, on “Rewards and Punishments for Children,” which should lead to an interesting debate. Afterwards a delicious afternoon tea was dispensed by Mesdames Sabire, Lange, Jenkins and Selman. THE DOOR OF MEMORY. I harked to the deep sea’s moaning To-day as I sat by the shore, And felt wee fingers op’ning The latch on my mem’ry’s door. Oh, see! on the sands lie is building A castle both grand add tall, With sticks for soldiers standing Outside his castle’s wall. Along the beach he comes flying With shells in his dimpled hands For daddy to sec, and crying, ‘See; see, what I found in the sands 1’ His curls they gleam in the sunshine; His eyes are the bluest of blue; And his lips are curved in a bowline, With pretty pearls peeping throf Dear God! He’s locked in that fastness, , . ■; i' v / : And the sun, shines down like gold On the rinpling sparkling vastness That holds him close in its fold, •»

“Oh, ; you rippling sparkling demon, You with your crimes untold, You gather the earth’s sweetest leaven And keep them there grim and cold!” His dancing curls they haunt me; -He -is there ; on the highest . wave; TKft'nol ;’tis; a wraith of the bold sea, , 'lies: watery graveV -' : y .J-fisreurl^-did-glcafn’like'.snnshinc;. . His eves were the bluestof blue : His Tips were eurved in' a: bowline," ' With .pretty pearls peeping thro’; '