WOMAN’ WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10710, 6 October 1928, Page 3

WOMAN’ W ORL D

SOCIAL AND 1 PERSONAE.

Mrs, E. M., Hutchinson lg. visiting Napier.

Mrs. iij. G. Matthews leaves to-day on a visit to Napier.

Mr and Mi’s A. Coleman are Gisborne visitors to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs.V. W. Nol'm left on Thursday on a short v(sit to Wanganui and New Plymouth

' Mr. and Mrs. Newton Wells UHt yesterday for Wanganui where they Will m future reside,

Miss Marjorie Kruse who. has hm>u paying a round of visits to relatives ,n Poverty Ray, returned to Havelock North on Wednesday.

Mrs. A. O. Bellerby, who lias been the guest of her mother, Mrs. It. M. Hutchinson, v Cheepman Road, returned to her home at Wharekopac on Thursday.

Invitations have been Issued by the principal and staff of Clulton House School for the laying of the foundation stone of the school at Island Bay. The ceremony will 1)“ performed by' Sir James Allen.

Mrs. W. 11. Wilson, Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides, left Auckland on Monday eveu.ng to inspect the provincial Guides of Canterbury, Westland, Utago, ann Southland. She expects to return to Auckland in aumt a fortnight'v time.,

The nursing division of the StJolni Ambulance .Association held its fortnightly meeting last Wednesday evening 111 the Ambulance rooms there being a large number of members present. Dr. Isabel Wise lady divisional jsupefintendant lectured in a most most interesting manner on maternity. A meeting of the executive committee of the division preceded the lecture, Hr. Wise presiding. Those present included Mesdamos W. Eissant Clayton, K. Oxenham, E. ■ Silverwood, B. A. Berridge and Miss B. Robinson, an apology for absence being received from Mrs. W. E. Goffe. Mrs. Clayton has kindly donated a trophy to be competed for by sisters of the division. Punctuality and attendance to tie considered as well as eh'eienev.

A distinguished visitor to New Zealand by reason of tho early connection of her family with New Zealand, is Mis s Marion Marsden Oxley, who is a member ci the fourtn generation of the Rev. Samuel Marsden, chaprain to the New Soutn Wales Government, who preached his first sermon in New Zealand on Christmas Hay, 1814 (states an exchange). Ho returned to Sydney on March 23, 1815, leaving Messrs Hall, Kendall, and King, wno formed the first mission station at Rangitoua, Bay of Islands. Miss Oxlev is an Australian, and is paying her first visit to New Zealand. Some connections of the family of the names Marsden and Hassell are lining in the South Island. Miss' Oxley arrived in Wellington on September 11, and went on to Rotorua, via Napier. She will go on to Waitomo Caves; thence to Auckland, New Plymouth, and back to ‘Wellington, whence she will return to Australia " BRIHGE PARTIES. Mrs Harry Ohrisp was hostess at 3 most enjoyable bridge party at her home in Russell Street, 011 Wednesday evening. ■ Tim tables were arranged in the drawingroom which was most artist cally decorated with 'Shaded Iceland poppies and very lovely anemones, while a crystal howl of pastel tinted sweet peas added beauty and fragrance to the supper table m the diningroom. The prize for the highest score was won by Miss Nancy Stock who received a charming gift, Miss Nancy Puflet.t being awarded the consolation prize. The hostess was wearing a smart French frock'of black marocaiii and shell pink georgette embroidered in black and pink. Among the guests were: -Misses B. and S. Chri'Spi, N. and M. Puliett A. and N. Ormond, (J. Bright, N. Stock, L. Bain, M. Muir, M. Broadhurst, and M. and E. Hegarty.

A TEA FARIA. On Wednesday afternoon JVJns. EBalfour invited several friends •to a delightfully informal tea party to meet her sister, Mrs. J. t ranswicli, of Cape -Runaway, whe is at present her guest. The decorations tho drawingroom were carried out m lovely shades of pink and blue, bowls or antirrhinums and slender vases of ixias and blue Argentine pea being used with artistic elfect. Tea was served in the diningroom ilame col ored Iceland poppies and blue wood hyacinths ornamenting the table. I A very pleasant time was spent with tea and talk, the guest of honor enjoying the opportunity of renewing old friendships. The hostess was wearing a smart frock of blacky crepe satin witn ivory georgette trimmings. Mrs.yCranswiek chose a charming frock of pink French Voile eyelet embroidered in pastel tones. Some of the guests included: Mesdames G. I, Winter, H. M. Tor ter, G. K. Pasley, T. Caldwell, A. e. Muir, B. Muir, Mi'sse s Taylor, Caldwell and N. Pasley.

A GIFT PART*. '■

On Tuesday afternoon Miss Christina Hutchinson of Otoko, and mass Leigh Hutchinson were hostesses at a delightful garden <party at tb« home of the latter, Clieesmain Hoad, in honor of their cousin, Miss Marjorie /Kruse, of Havelock iNorth, whose marriage takes place shortly. The weather was ideal and the picturesque garden terraced to the river avas looking very lovely with its many gay flower beds and shady trees, while indoors the rooms were attractive with spring flowers. Great bowls °f tamarisk decorated the , drawingroom and lounge most artistically, Blue African pea ’and yellow crocuses • adding colorful charm to the tea table in the diningroom. Miss Betty Ghrisp was the winner of a “treasure” hunt which caused much amusement, a putting competition being won by Miss Joy Barker.

After tea the, parcels were opened in the garden' by the. bride-elect who received a large number _ or quaint and charming “blue” gifts. Mrs. E. M. Hutchinson welcomed the guests wearing a graceful gown

of navy blue crepe do chine with white georgette trimmings and a •navy blue hat. # Miss Leigh Hutchinson was •smart lin J a l'ud and'white .figured Frifiich voile and a white straw .hat. Miss Christina Hutchinson wore uii attractive frbok of Royal Ulue figured crepe de chine and a biscuit colored l crinoline hat. ; • Miss Kruse 1 chose a pretty frock of powder blue crepe de clime and lace and a beige straw hat :tr. named with pink roses. Mrs. A. €. Bellerby was wearing a charming frock of apple green georgette afid a hat to match. Mrs. F. G. Bellerby wore a marocaiti frock in fi lively shade of ttiushfoOnl pink and a beige straw licit. Aihbng the guests' were: Mosdames I-f. Kenwav, J. Hutchinson rOtoko\ F. Sherri if (AVaikohu), Leggett, I. Winter, G. Appleton, It. Graham, G.. T. Parker, B’. Williams (Havelock North), C. H. Bridge (Pulia), and A. deLautour; Misses I. Hutchinson, Jerram, J. Barker, It. Seott, M. Bruce, C. Hutchinson, It. and E. Winter, J. Marshall, J. and J. Telford, Orr (3), A. Barker, D. Austin, V. Matthews, J. and N. Graham, J. Faulkner, B. Chrisp, m. Shaw and M. Bridge.

P.B. ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB

The usual monthly meeting of the Poverty Bay Arts and Craxts eiuo ivas held in the' Club rooms, Hcrby Street, yesterday afternoon; Mrs n. Black presiding over a large attendance of members, those present including Mesdarnes IV. Lissant Clayton, J. A. Mackay, H. E. Eoyds, E. Ormond, E. E. Brown, C. Bud, Ormiston, H. Irvine, Herbyshire, N. Bull, H. Carr, Misses E. williams, B. Good and M. Bull.

Mrs Liss.ant Clayton very kindly consented to act as Judge of a competition in which many Ueautiful and original pieces of work were d.splayed, in awarding the prizes Mrs Clayton pointed out that the adapting of suitable designs tor the article was always given consideration as well as the workmanship ana general artistic effect. She also commented on the various exhibits and gave much helpful advice on workmanship and fin.sh. Mrs G. Ormond was the winner in the A section for the best collection of crafts work which included some exquisite pieces, a much admired hand-beaten brass tray decorated with liquid enamels, leather bags, a quaint nut set, marquetrie work and a handsome beaten copper bowl. Mrs H. Black’s entry contained a number cf very lovely articles which were artistic noth in design and workmanship, these including an original brass tray chased and irettea and inset w.th enamels, s. very attractive mirror frame m barbola work, and nand-painted cup and saucer and a tooieu leather album inlet with silver

A collection exhibited by Mrs fct. E. Royds was also very much admired for its originality and charm, especially a gorgeous pewter box, a beaten brass tray, and a number or captivating shopping flaskets. The winner in the B section was Miss M. Bull, who showed a pair 01 bellows of most artistic. design m brass mounted repousse. A special prize for the most original design was won by Mrs H. L. Royds, whose entry was a charmingly decorated papier-mache bowl. Afternoon tea- concluded a very pleasant gathering-