WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 10912, 1 June 1929, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Airs. E. Loisel (Tolaga Bay) was a visitor to town tills week. : : : t : Aliss Alolly Bull returned on Thursday from a visit to Australia. Air. H. 0. G. Bain is spending the wt o k-end i n N apier. Air. and Airs. F. Jrl. J.oisel (Tolaga Lay) spent a few days in Gisborne this week. Miss Corrig.au, who lias been visiting Alt.s. it. M.’ Hutchinson, Juts returned to Rissmgton, Hawke’s BayAlt’s. A. At. Thomson (Wellington) accompanied by her small (.laughter, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. C. I). Bennett, Childers road. Aliss Nancy Leslie returned from Woffington 'on Thursday., where, she lias been farewelling her brother, who sailed tor England this week. Mr. and Airs. F. IT. AlacL-ean (Wnikolui) passed through Gisborne on Thursday on a holiday visit to .Napier and Rotorua. Air. Q. Williams, who has been visiting his parents, Archdeacon and Mrs. H. 1) . \\ llliams, “Nauroa,” returned to Wlmtatutu on Thursday. Afr and All's A. C. Steele, Tahunga, have been the guests of Aliss G. Buswcll, Lytton Hoad, for a few days this week. Mrs Harley Evans, who has been visiting Airs J, Blair, Iranui Hoad, leaves to-day for Tokoinaru Bay, where she will be the guest of Airs Sherwood Tlalo. Airs T. Sewell, accompanied by her two small children, arrived from I'oknmaru Bay yesterday, and i.s the guest of her mother. Arrs. IT. AY. -llliams, “Naurea.” Paiutahi. Mr. ami Airs. E. Af. Hutchinson, who have been visiting Airs. S. Bridge, Alotu, and Air Y. Hutchinson. U'uakituri, returned to Gisborne on rhursdav. .Messrs. Al. AYiffiams and L. Siicrriff .who have taken over “Te Kapil,” a property in the Bay of Plenty, left tins week for their Inture home.

Mrs. J. Pyke and Aliss N. Pyko Alanutuke) leave on Monday for Wellington, where they join the lamaroa sailing on Saturday for r.ngiand.

On Alomlav night the old students of the Gisborne High School will hold their annual re-union ball in the i.'ity flail, and the function promises ;o be as successful as iis predecessors. A large committee lias the arrangements. well in band, and dancing enthusiasts should lie sati.s''od whe'h the final jiroparatious are •ompleted. This function is noted 'or the beauty and originality of its decorative schemes, and this year’s decorations will otico again delight “vervone.

The Queen remarked jo one of her attendants recently that sine., she Ims ben staying at Craigwell House she has been able to do more concentrated reading than has been the case for some years 'past (says an Ung’ish i.) finer). New books have arrived at the temporary Boval homo almost daily lor the use of the King and Queen, and these Her Alajesty has examined most eagerly. The Queen has little or no liking for modern fiction. books of a biograplii- ■ ail character making considerable more appeal to her. It is. however, a situ' qua non with her. that there must be nothing savouring of scandal m any of these, therefore the Royal bookseller has to be very careful Mined of what lie forwards for Her .Majesty’s cxnunuaturn.

‘Lady Cynthia Colville, who has just* become- a Justice of the Peace for London, is not only one of tlie Queen’s personal attendants, but one of the niosi intimate friends that Hej- Alajesty possesses. A daughter of the Marquis of Crewe, she is step-daughter to Lord Rosebery's youngest daughter, but the two are of much of an age as to be almost inseparable companions. During the war Lady Cynthia retired, temporarily from the Court m order to become a clerk in the AFinistry (if Tensions, when many who served a’ongside her had not the slightest idea of her identity. She is also a very line amateur musician.

The ambulance rooms. Peel street, presented a very animated scene last Wednesday evening, when fourteen members of the nursing division competed in the first-aid vest in connection, with the Lissant Clavton trophy. The trophy. a handsome-rc.-o bowl, suitably inscribed, and a s;- die miniature donated by Airs. R. Oxeuliam, were on view during the evening, and were very much admired. l)r. \\ . A. Bowi 0 (divisional surgeon), who conducted the examination, expressed his pleasure at the efficient work of the nursing divisoin.

i ter Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson, was the guest of tlie> Lyceum Club, Auckland, ai a largely attended reception hold it' her honor on Friday evening. Autumn shaded Honors in deep brass bowls placed round the room made tin' lounge look most attractive, and on the stage clusters ol' llax and bamboo were arranged in each corner. Jn the absence ol tint president, Mrs. \V. H. i’arkesi Miss E. Melville, vice-president, acted hostess and received Ladv Alice Eergusso’i on her arrival. Her lixcel!enc v wore a Crock of black weorjrette with corsage studded with rhinestones and draped skirt, and carried a beautiful bouquet of dark red roses and maiden-hair fern which was presented xo her. She was accompanied by t 'ountess Thelma Mextnxa, who wore a frock of mimosa georgette, silver sequins being arranged in floral design at thn waist. Miss Melville was in a frock of silver lace over peacock gren. with green embroideries. In welcoming Lady Alice Fergusson Miss Melville said she thought it was most appropriate that the chib were'able to have the pleasure of Her* Excellency’s presence on a reception given on Empire J)ay, the anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. In a short- speech of reply, the guest thanked the club for the welcome extended to her, and said that the last live years in New Zealand had been among the happiest she had spent. She would always look back on licr New Zealand ms it as a' very pleasant- memory. A very enjoyable musical programme, a ranged bv Miss Kent, thou took place. /an' afternoon tfa. -'Mrs IV. Clark, who is leaving noxi week on a visit to Singapore, cntofttiHied Xeveral friends in almost charming/man ner at “Opou,’’ on Tuesday afrernoou. Bright fires and

lovely flowers were a delightful contrast to the wintry weather out of doors, and a. very pleasant time was spent with tea and talk. Everyone wlls charmed by the lovely roses of every hue, and the lavender irises winch decorated the drawingroom, while the tea table in the diningroom was most artistically and colorfully adorned with slender silver vases of scarlet- salvias.

The hostess was wearing an elegant frock of black georgette ornamented with black, and silver sequins, iluttermg .draperies giving an uneven liem-Mne, and a lnpleiigth coat of crimson crepo-de-chine with gold and crimson embroideries and fur trimmings. Among the guests were Mesdames \Y. G. • Sherratt, J. \Y. AYilliams, J. Barns-Graham, -V. \V. Atiirrav, E. H. Mann, F. B. Barker, M. Buchanan (England), A. C. Birch (AJarton); Misses A. Barker, and B. Murray. PAT UTAH I WOMEN'S INTITULE. Undeterred by the bitterly cold and showery weather' a large number of members attended the monthly meeting of the Patutahi \\ omen’s Institute, held in the loo.al hall on Tuesday afternoon. Mesdames Lyons and McDermott were the host-eases, and a very pleasant time was spent sewing and knitting, and exchanging ideas. Airs. H. Ale-Lemon, who very kindly acted as judge for an “Eggless Cake’’ competition, which attracted twenty-live entrants, complimented the competitors on the variety- and quality of the display. Following are the awards: First prize, Airs. G. Scragg: second prize. Airs. H. Aitkin*: third prize, Airs. Renner: fourth prize. Airs. B. Fade. SomeA77 those present included Alesdanies JT. Adkins, Bryson, Crooks, 'last. Fade, A. Hall, AlcCliskie. Montieth, Peach, Benner Ritchie, Salt G. Scragg, G. A r . Smith, Sutherland, JT. Shanks, Stubbings, R. Bryson. J. R. Bead, Lyons. McDermott. Kilpatrick; Misses Z. Williams. Billiam, AT. Rodd. and L. Bryson. POVERTY BAY HUNT CLUB. Although Tuesday was one of the most unpleasant days experienced so far this winter, quite a number of enthusiasts attended the meet of the Poverty Bay hounds a- Awapuni. The sport- was excellent and several good runs, resulting in two kills, were thoroughly enjoyed. Much appreciated afternoon lea was provided by Air. B. Eisken at tlm Royal Oak hotel. Alatawhere. Among those present were Afr. and Airs’. A. R. Hi lie: Afesdamcs r . 10. Gaddunt, -I- Jamieson: Misses X. Hassell (Hawke’s Bay). B. and AI. Sherratt, E. and A. Gaddum. Ewen (Auckland). At. Sherratt. J. Cameron. D. and J. Sherrait. S. Cotterill, Burke: Messrs T. Sherrait, R. Sherratt, L. Fitzgerald. B. Briant, H. Body, and J. Jobson. A SURPRISE PARTY.

On Tuesday evening a jolly party, organised by Misses Janet Graham and Jean Marshall, visited tho. home ol Airs. At. F. Duels, at Ormond. The night was unfortunately bitterly cohhand wet. but indoors all was radiance and gaiety, a delightful contrast to the wintry weather. Huge fires in the various sittingrooms shed a soft glow against a background .of autumn foliage and shaded chrysanthemums, exquisite in their rich tints.

The glass doors between the breakfast room and drawingroom were thrown open, making an ideal ballroom. most artistically and colorfully decorated in autumn tones.

Supper was served in the diningroom, scarlet salvias and palms adding a brilliant touch of color to the charmingly arranged tables.

Ihe time passed all too soon dancing to delightfully gay music supplied bv Airs. Thompson’s orchestra, much eiijoved extras being p’ayed b> Aliss K. Siicrriff and T. Alntihews. The hostess, who was charmingly assisted in the entertainment of her guests bv her sons, was wearing a black georgette frock ornamented with silver embroideries, and a silver wrap. Aliss J. Dods was attractively trucked m pale’pink crope-dc-ehine-with a. plain bodice and full scalloped sktrt. a sash with long ends addlin'- a pretty finish. AFss J. Graham chose a smart frock of soft black satin with a flared skirt and a gold tissue coat. Aliss J. Marshall wore a charming frock of ivory beaded georgette. Among the guests were: Air. and AlYs. CL Dods, Afr. and Airs. D. P. Cameron, Air. and Airs. H. Stevens, Air. and Airs. AY. Neale; Mesdames A. J. Cameron and A. McKenzie, Misses N. Hassell (Hawke’s Bay), N. Pit-tar, Mi. Macaulay, A. and S. Ormond, N. and AT. Pnflett, F. AJat-t-hews, K. Gaddum, lL and S. Chriso, M. AlePba.il. L. Bain. N. Stevens, E. Welsh (Hawke’s Bay ), \Y. BarnsGraham. K. Sherrill’, J. Cameron. J. Blair, AT. Cameron, J. and J. Telford. P. Barker. I). and J. Sherratt, Af, Hamilton. IT. and D. Jackson, C. Bright. B. AYauchop, A'. Benson, J’.., J. and. N. Richardson, AT. Broadhurst, L. Tuilock, 1. AleKenzie, H. Winter and F. Pa eke. Alessrs. IT., A. B. and B. Dods. A.. G. and E. MePhail, T. Matthews, A. Stock, 11. Allan, .T. Graham, I). and G. Cameron, R AleKenzie, S. Porter. ,T. Barns-Graham. AY. Irwin, A. Palairet-. L. ATargoliouth, M. Scott. G. Spence, AV Caulton, A. and AI. Bright, J. Newman, AT. Blair, N. Loisel. Iv. Davies, A. Hay- ft. Sherri ff. T. Broadhurst, H.- Cave, AY. Gaddum. J. Thodey, R. Sharpe, L. Fitzgerald, FYancis, G. AYibon. R. Hutchinson, B. Jackson, N. Barry, and B. Marshall.