WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11382, 6 December 1930, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs J. Jamieson has returned from a brief visit to jßotorua. .

Mesdames'W. A. Bowie and 0. Ormerod are staying at Wainui Boaeh.

Mrs A. Bellerby (Wliarekopae) is the guest of her mother, Mrs E. M. Hutchinson, Cheesman Road. Mrs W. B. Willock has returned from a visit to Mrs H. B. Williams, “Turihau.”

Mr Hassall, of Hawke’s Bay, is Spending the week-end with Mr and Mrs Henry l)ods, Whatattitu. .

]\liss Mitchell, of Palmerston North, is' spending a holiday in Gisborne.

Misses N. and M. Tucker have returned from a lengthy visit to Auckland, Kawau.and Botorua.

Mr. and Mrs. Lumsden (Tokomaru) were recently the guests of Mrs. G. V. Smith, Patutahi:

Mrs B. Jarcline, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs G. Stock, Domett Street, returns to/ Wairoa to-morrow. ■ •

Miss E. Myhill, who has been staying with Mrs A. M. Beale, Waipiro Bav, has'returned to “Turihau.”

Mrs • G.' M. 'Williamson, who has been, visiting Mrs Randall Sherratt, Ngatapja, returned to town yesterday. . ; '

Colonel C. C. ; , Dowding, D. 5.0., M.C., of Vancouver, is the guest of Mrs B. J. Reynolds, “Sandown,” Childers Boad.' . , •• ,

Mr Sherwood -'Hale - was' a passenger from'England by-the, : Bemuera, and is, the- guegt of Mr and Mrs B. G. Sherwood Hale, Tokomaru.

Mrs H.’ B." Williams leaves to-mor-row for Hawke’s Bay,, where she will pay a round of visits ■ and' also attend the breakingrup; -ceremony at Woodford House school.

Miss B. . 'Sheridan, who has been the guest of Mrs A. M. Beale, Waipiro Bay, is at present staying with Mrs H.‘ B. Williams, “Turihau.” .

Mr H. Rathbone (Waipawa) is spending the week-end with Mr and Mrs W. Graham, “Ngakaroa,” Ormond.

Mr and Mrs W. Robson (Ormond) returned on Wednesday from an extended visit to America and England.

Miss K. Sherriff (Waikoliu) who has been staying with Mrs Henry Dods, Whatatutu, is at present the guest of her aunt-, Mrs H. Kenway, Harris Street.

During the past fortnight a number of small delightfully informal tenis parties have been given by Mrs H. B. Williams at - “Turihau.” ,

Invitations have been issued by their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and Lady Bledisloe for a garden party at Government House on December 12.

::. : : Miss Carswell (Invercargill)., who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. S. F. Clare, Iranui Boad, left yesterday for Napier.

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Clare left yesterday for Tarewa, whero they will in future reside.

Miss Couzens is at present the guest of Mrs. J. McKee, Stout St.

Miss E. Robb, who has been visiting in Napier, returned to Gisborne during the week. .

Mrs. J. Waugh, of Wellington, and Mrs. M. Waugh, of Invercargill, who were visiting relatives in Poverty Bay, have left- for Wellington.

Mrs. Vogel, who is on a health, fecruitiilc trip from Australia, is the guest of her sister-in-law,'Mrs. Alan Coleman.

Tlie committee of the Gisborne branch of the Plunket Society invite all mothers, who have been attended by Nurse Wall; to afternoon tea at tlie Ritz on Thursday next, at three o’clock to farewell Nurse Wall who is shortly to bo married, and to welcome her successor, Nurse- Reid.

Lady Bledisloe lias sent a letter from Government House to Mrs. Douglas Blair, telling her that she obtained a copv of “Kowhni Blossoms” at Wellington: The many thoughts and ideas expressed, she likes.- She- made a request for Mrs. Blair’s short stories “By Pacific Waters” and the authoress has forwarded a copy.

Mrs W. R. Wilson, Chief Commissioner for New Zealand of the Girl Guide Association, who returned to Auckland this week after ah extended visit, to Great Britain, was met on her arrival by several members of the Auckland executive committee and about 20 Guiders, who, warmly welcomed her hack to New Zealand. Mrs Wilson was also presented with n charming bouquet from the* Guidcrs.

V Tho committee off the local branch of v the National. Council of Women held a most successful “bring and buy” at the home of Miss K. Walker Fox Street,'- on Thursday afternoon The weather was all that could he desired and thepicturesque garden -lends-itself- -admirably to such an occasion.- Mrs Trowell was.in charge of the stall, the attractively arranged goods•: finding ready purchasers. Cm> reading provided much .amuse ment, the seer’s powers hmn g. severely tested -in >pvedicting a . glowing ure for everyone.. Delightful gf.lJn aphone selections added \to the enjoyment .of • the afternoon. ~

HOLY TRINITY LADIES’ GUILD. , A formal, business' , meeting the last of the season was held by .Holy Trinity Ladies’ Guild, in the Parish hall, yesterday afternoon, to allocate the proceeds of the recent Christmas Tlie president, Mrs.- J. ! Jamieson, was in the chair., t \ . • The general fund .benefited 'to - tne amount of £IOO. to he-, administered bv t-he Vestrv; Deaconess’ fund, £2O; Home and Melanisian' Missions,- £20,; Waifs and Strays; £2 2s. The Guild will re-open: the last Fri-day’.in-March of next year with a gut afternoon at the Vicarage.'; At the conclusion of business, tne secretary, Mrs. W. - El. Goffe, asked the vice-president. Mrs. H. Packe, ,to make a presentation to the, president. Mrs. J.. Jamieson, whose marriage takes place shortly. : - . Mrs .Paclie spoke of, the good work done by Mrs. Jamieson, her kindness, business capacity and generous support- of the Guild, and handed her a oair of verv beautiful crystal va&cs. Mrs. 'Jamieson replied, tlionkino: tHe for their g l tt and bind thoughts of her.

TENNIF. The weather on Wednesday was ideal for tennis and the weekly tournament organised by the lady members of the Gisborne Club was most successful, all the games being keenly contested. Mesdames R. L. Allison and E. Harper emerged the winners, Misses E. and T. Matthews gaining second place. \

So,me of tho players included Mesdames M. P. McSiVeeiiey, W. Neal, S .D. Nathan, K. Read, Butters, W .Morley, R. L.'Allison, E.' Harper; Misses M. Bull, V. Burnaid, 0. Bright, N. and M. - Puflett, A. and S. Ormond, Bassett,, C. Oman, M. Foster, E. and T. Matthews, E. Millar and D. Jeune. Misses O’Halloran and A. Leslie were ''the successful competitors and Mrs Carruthers and Miss Jones were tho runners-up at the weekly tournament played on the Whataupoko courts on Wednesday afternoon.

Tea was served in the pavilion, lovely pastel shaded sweet peas adorning the. table.

The players were: Mesdames L. G. Barton, A. S. Muir, H. Stovell, IT. H. Barker, Freeman, Carruthers ; Misses M. McGregor, A. Leslie, G. Smith, Jones,' O’Halloran, ■ and N. Leslie.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CRAFTS AND OFFICERS’ SCHOOL.

Patutahi Hali, on Monday,- Tuesday and Wednesday was the scene of great activity, when Miss Agnes Stops, who has spent nearly three weeks in Poverty .Bay, brought her visit to a close with the long-looked-forward-to “school” for officers and for crafts work.

On Monday, Miss Stops spoke to a large gathering of women who represented Patutahi, Tiniroto, Manutuke,, Whatatutu''and Nuhaka Women’s. Institutes, Much valuable information was gained from Miss Stops’ talk and from the discussions which resulted, Miss Stops being particularly p(leased with the latter, which plainly showed how Women’s School .work and meetings can help to “bring out” shy and retiring and give all an equal chance and right to “air their views” on matters of interest.

During the afternoon a Women’s School “group” was formed, which will embrace the following Institutes, some of them old-established, some of them newly-formed: Nuhaka, Bartlett’s (Kopua), Manutuke, Waingake, Tiniroto, Rere, Patutahi, Te Karaka,- Whatatutu, Matawai, Mofu, Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru. Bay, Ruatoria.

Miss J- Picken was elected group secretary and much valuable work is expected to he done in the future. Mrs Meredith, a. new arrival from England and a member of Patutahi Women's School, was nominated as i voluntary organiser in Poverty Bay. Mrs Meredith is a keen Woman’s School worker -and has been a past president of Forsbrook and Blythe Bridge Women’s School., North Staffordshire, and all R.W.S.’s feel they have been extremely fortunate in obtaining such a valuable voluntary organiser. Mrs J. B. Bead’s name has already been sent in to tho C.l* .0. foi consideration .so that Poverty Bay will shortly have two voluntary organisers of its own. At the close ot the afternoon everyone felt that the working and maangement of tho Women’s School had benefited wonderfully and that the movement had now been placed on a firm footing in this district. ' . , Tuesday saw a change on arrival at tho Hall. Instead of sc-ats ranged circle-wise, in conference formation, there were long tables and fryms, placed to best advantage for light, etc. .and soon groups were iormed or those chosen by the various Women’s Schools to learn the work, so that they may be able to demonstrate later on. , , At one table there was glove making at another mocassins and slippers, one for smocking, one for colored embroidery, one ' where decoi; -itive stitcherv was demonstrated ami one where might bo. cut out pat-, foms Moves, mocassins, soft tiajs. etc , "to* say nothing of recipes for skin curing, directions for humptjmMisff'Stops moved from table to table where she was eagerly aw aitod and keenly watched. Much nprk was done and each Institute obtained its own set rjf patterns At intervals Miss Stops gave short talk to illustrate a particukr subject when everyone listened n'th gr -at on the with a short address by. Miss biops the work of the prcv.oM clay ami, everyone went to work, to try learn as much as possible in so a *h m °V s/Ssidcil't 6 “resent spoke Aw mmm Bay so-t-- a then joined m singing assists M On a 'i“id“yt Misfstops leave. Meta for a tour of Opotiki and . the Bay °^Tb^Women’s Schools represented on Tuesday and Wednesday w>re: Patutahi. Tiniroto, Manutuke. M awai, Nuhaka, Tolaga Bay, Te Kaiaka, Bartlett’s. - ■ , . .

GISBORNE WOMEN’S CLUB. Despite the inclement weather, there was a large audience of mem bers of the Gisborne Women s Clu and their friends at the entertau - ment given by the Musical Circle as t finale for tlie year. Tne rooms weie beautifully sweefipeas and , carnations by Mis H. Holmes and Mrs. Trowell, . , „„„„ The first part was ft series of negio melodies, dances in costume/tP,, and +Vic''second part comprised a compejj Seteb by &sdame, N. Hooper an<l W A, Smith, “Mps Bateson s Tea Party,”, which was received with -The was, very' effective, Xnias carols by the waits with darkened stage, and black cloaks and Sed lanterns. /The following took mrt- 'Mesdames P. Barry, G. Vmvent' T R. Hill, Wilcox, Trowell, W. A. With, Eurr, H. Holmes, Sinclair, and Mre E, Haiiipton (accommniste) ,\Misses Deptpp, M. Foster, A. Hampton, M, Barry and M, Keany. Master Noel Mahon, ftnd Miss O. Whitty were' charming in two ducts in costume. The Xmas carols sang W&V& ; .“The First Noel,’’ “Over the Fields to Bethlehem,” “God Rest Ye, - Marry Gentlemen,” •“gilent Night,” and “Welcome, MbF--ry Xmas,” and the audience joined in singing ‘ ‘Adeste Fidelis’ ’ and ‘‘God Save the- Sing.” . ; - A delicious sui»per served hy members. Beautiful .bouquets were to Mrs P. Barry (convener) and Mrs W, A, Smith sec.)

PRE-NUPTIAL TEA.'. , Another ‘‘kitchen tea” ' was given fore Miss Enid Hooper,, when Mrs. J. G. S. Thompson tendered a bridge party to a large .number of guests in honor of the popular bride-to-be. ' Eight tables were in requisition, and they wore ' arranged in 'a large upstair .room, which was.gaily decorated with pale pink and pale blue streamers converging ,ta' a; large “R” suspended as a centre-piece. . ■ v The reception- rooms were enhanced with quantities-of ..-sweet. peas and roses, and sweet , pens decorated the supper table • -in the dining-room downstairs, wh,ere a-.dainty and tasty repast was served. The prizes for bridge were won by Mrs. A. J. Barnard. Ist, and Mrs. Rollo Gray, ,2nd,, while the-consol-ation prize w<uit to Mrs. Bridgeman.. Each of. tlie former two ladies received pretty little solid brass card trays. ~ ■,

A jolly time was spent opening the gift parcels, and a very large and useful collection was placed on view, tlie recipient later expressing her appreciation of the kindness of the hostess and guests. Mrs. Thompson wore a beautuful gown of gold lame and black and gold lace, fashioned with a lame corsage, and'a lace skirt cut' to deep- points round tho- hem and almost touching the iloor. The frock featured a long and narrow cape panel which ended in one scallop and this was modelled from black georgette, and gold and black lace. The guest of honor was attractively attired in pale' blue . taffetas shot with silver, cut to the ankles at the back, and fashioned with a‘transparent tulle bom. and a fitting corsage with scalloped insets of plain blue taffetas. Her bridge coat was of blue, panne velvet with white fur collar and cuffs. The guests attending included:— Mesdames W. Noad, T. A. Crawford, W. A. Smith, T. B. Pearson, H. Sinclair, J. Evans, W. Neal, E. Hillbert. J. C. Woodward Sidebottom, H. De Dosta. F. 11. Galvin, A. J, Barnard, E. Bridgeman. F. Tolerton. N. Poulgrain, W, F. lies. B-. Gray, Bramwell; and Misses 11. McLean, D, Jeune, G. Findlay, A. Crossland, A. Adair, E. Jolinek, Shearer, 'A Pearson,. E. Sidebottom, B. Colbourne AI. Woodward, and N. Sheriff.

PBE- NUPTIAL DANCE. Miss E. Hibbefc was tendered a very enjoyable ‘‘kitchen dance” at the Rowino- Club shed on Thursday evening and a very large,.gathering attended in honor of the bride-elect who is to be married next month. The function was organised by Misses E. Colbert, Jones (2), I. Bean, Marriner and B. Robinson, to whom the greatest credit is due for the delightful success achieved. Those who undertook the decora tion.s had every reason to be pleased at the result of their efforts for the shed was converted into Si gay ballroom. Bed and white streamers, closely placed, created . a charming canopv overhead, and a great cluster of balloons formed an attractive cen-tre-piece. Dancing was indulged in until after midnight, and Mrs. Heeney, with he r usual skill, supplied appropriate iazz music, and goodnaturedly responded to repeated encores, whilst Mr. A. Corbett, proved a most efficient M.C. Novelty dances were entered into with zest, and the Monte Carlo jazz, Cinderella waltz, and Affinity dance found much favor with enthusiasts. Prior to the dispensation of a delicious supper, the great pile of parcels were opened hv the bridesmaid-to-be, Miss B. Jones, and a wonderful collection of culinary articles was nlaced o>i view by the bride-elect. Her fiance* Mr. J. Allen, suitably returned thanks to the • promoters of the da nee I and all friends present. The guest of honor wore a dainty [rock of lemon satin fashioned with a long corsage and fluted skirt caught with 7a butterfly bow at the back.

ATTRACTIV E EFFECTS

DECORATIONS AND FRO OKI NO

Charming stage effect- was secured at tlie pupils’ demonstration concert put upon the boards by Miss Muriel Smith and Mr. Carrington-Welby, at the Citv Hall, on Wednesday evening. Tlie decorators (Miss Smith and Mr. Welby) erected dual wings on each side of the stage, constructed from laurel green and ivory paper panelled in perpendicular effect from ceiling t 0 floor. This idea, in conjunction with -parallel panelling en suite and a huge oil-painting of Highland cattle, (from the brush of Mrs. Geo Smith),. serving as a background to the stage, created a transformation scene. Further enhancement to the setting was afforded by a border of paper printed in coloi enclosing the stage, great bowls ol scarlet- American pillar roses, honeysuckle, and scarlet geraniums supported in embossed brass standard jardiniers, and .scarlet shades to the electric standard and pendants. The audience was most enthusiastic and displayed its pleasure in the artistry of renditions by hearty and prolonged applause. The frocking of the lady performers was* very attractive. Miss Smith was attired in a twoshaded lime green georgette irock fashioned with a long bodice attained to a long skirt frilled to the waist and drawn with draped effect- to one side whore a large bow reposed. Miss Doreen Hunt chose a larkspur blue chiffon velvet frock, fashioned with a ganged corsage peaked to a lontr flared skirt with an uneven hem-line. Mrs. F. Auld wore duck-egg blue celanese taffetas, peaked to a- fud flared skirt drooping in . deep points at each -side and worn with a. oright orange velvet flower at the ilin. Miss Gladys Fanning was attired in bottle green creee satin scalloped to a. vellum lace yoke ; the skirt was full with a- .scalloped hem, and was offset with a. drooping spray of flowers on the hip. . Mrs. J. Dyer was wearing a silver embroidered net corsage attached to a full pink tulle skirt over pink Chinese silk and worn with a girdle ol beaten silver. ' . . Miss Grace Clare wore shell-pink georgette and silve r lace, modelled with silver lace inset to georgette on the corsage attached to a georgette skirt droop-incr at the hack and broadIv hemmed with silver lace. . ‘ Mrs. U. Miles, French model m powder blue georgette, - heavily beaded in silver. '. ). Miss.Tui Pencoeke, maize celanese taffetas frock; fashioned with a goffered taffetas. corsage and long embroidered net skirt over taffetas. Miss Nancve Peacocke, white celanese taffetas "frock, patterned in gold, and made with an overdress of pink and white spotted net bound at the hem and girdled with' pink ribbon. Miss Joan Barker, pale pink crepe de chine .with long bodice and twotier frilled skirt. MTs. W. Smith, parchment rayon silk printed in colors. Misses M. Franklin. Sullivan and L. Smith wore costumes representing the characters in their allotted elocutionary selections. . # Tlie promoters, each in. turn; retunied thanks for the splendid support -vouchsafed bv the music-lbv'-ing public, and which had culminated in a very successful finale. . A verv pretty effect was given to the closing ensemble by the exquisite presentation . bouquets../ and posies carried by the ladies,