Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11449, 25 February 1931, Page 3

Women’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Gwen MeJJardy, of Hawke’s Bay-, -is *• the guest-of Mrs. H."B. Williams, “Turiliau.” : : t * ’ Miss Tuck Iv. Rigs, of Auckland, is on a holiday visit to Gisborne, ulid is .the guest of Mrs. 1. D. /Ilraunvell, Score road. . Miss jocelv« Ludbrook .(.Lluato'ria) was the week-bud guest of Mrs. J* Blair, lranui road. . Miss J; Marshall (Master,ton) is staying with Mrs. W. Clark,, ‘Opou.y : N : « s Dr. and Mrs. 111. E. Drown aio vis-: itiug Itotorua and. Tuupo. '«j : : ; Miss Cecil Barker, accompanied by Miss Roddick, leaves to-morrow oo a visit to Puke-a-kura slat.on, Waimata.

Mr. M. Williams (Ruakituri) is visiting his parents. Dr. and Mrs. J. AV. AYilliams, Fitzherbcrt street.

Professor Marshall Allen, of Melbourne University, arrives in Gisbornu to-nroiwow and will bo Vue guest of Dr. and Airs. J. AS . AS iliiunis until Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Birch, oi Marton, who have been visiting Airs. T. S. Williams, “Kaharnu,” and Mr. C. K. Williams, “Alatahiia,” returned to Gisborne on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. It. ,E. Barton, who have boon the guests of Mrs. J. "W. Nolan. ‘;Otipi,” liavo returned to Ruakituri.

During the week-end Misses M. and C. Barker entertained a number of friends at a very delightful tennis p;Wty at their charming river-side homo.

Mrs. E. V. Palmer, formerly of Poverty Bay, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Davie®, and her grandson, hus arrived in Wellington bv the Ulimaroa. and is expected in C liristchurcli to visit her sisters, the Misses Tabari, Papanui road.

Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Nolan, who have been staying with Mrs. J. \Y. Nolan, “Otipi,” returned to Hualuluri on Sunday.

On Saturday afternoon Airs. DeanPi tt entorla.ucd a number of young people at her home in Childers road. Excellent tenuis was very much enjoyed by both players and spectators, and afternoon Leu was served from a liower-deeued table in the picturesque summer house.

Mrs. Maitland Christie and liaison, Mr. C. Ji. Cliristie, who have spent several mouths in Poverty Cay, intend returning to the Old Country early in April.

Mrs. 11. B. Williams invited a number of friends to “Turikau” on Friday afternoon, when tennis uud the coolness of the , lovely garden were both very much enjoyed. Mrs. W illiams also entoriaiucd llie lriends of her small son Jack in a very delightful mauner on Saturday ailernuun, the time passing all 100 quickly with jolly games and bathing.

Miss A. Barker will be Uio guest of Mrs. C. K. Williams, “Matahiia.’' for the Waiapu races to-morrow.

Mr. and Mrs. 0. T. Williams, who huve been staying with Airs. V . Graham, “Ngakaroa,” Ormond, relumed to lluaturia yesterday.

Mrs. J. T. T. Bush (East Coast, is tile guest of Mrs. Lawson Field; W’aim at a.

Miss Mary Reeves (Tolaga Bay) returns from a visit to Auckland today. .

Miss J. Dunlop is staying with Airs 0. T. Williams, Ruatoria, for the races ■ - Lady Langford, the Irish waitress whose husband (Air. C. W. Rowley) has just succeeded to an ancient Irish title, is sticking to her job until she learns more about her new position. “I last heard from my husband in 192 b, when he wrote from a pnsto rostante address in Sydney, stating that lie was laying the foundations of a home and farm,” said Lady Langford, in an interview with a newspaper representative in London. “If hfi; is still continuing to do so he ought to have the foundations of a palace bv this time. Representatives of his family have called and invited me to lunch, but a lunch i« only a lunch, and a good job is a job. I have.'no time to go to lunches. Apparently the family lias been unable to get into touch with him in Australia. I have not the slightest idea where he is at present.. lie is a most sociable kind oi mau. He is' oft Gin in height, anil lias dark brown : or dark grey eyes. Ho has a slight east in one eye. but f do not remember which ” Lady Langford will continue working in the Curb Tea Rooms, in Agar street, described am ‘‘the cosiest tea rooms m London.” The waitresses and the proprietor address her as Lady Langford. Asked whether she would go to Australia if her husband did not desire to return to England, Lady Langford said .that she- Jiad only the vaguest ideas ot-wbnt Australia uus like and, consequently, had not at present even considered tho possibility. Lady Langford lias marked poise, almost patrician features, and soft voice, and has slender, wcllmanioured hands. Her manner is somewhat aloof. Eulogistic mention comes from the London" representative of “The Rost” concerning u concert recital hqld iu Paris by Alisa Vera Moore, a Dunedin piaiiiste. The Ireneli Press' ) Viis very, complimentary, but the - greatest pleasure to Alias-Moore jvas .a ’letter from., Aladaino -Debussy, widow, of the., famous-coin ppscr.s who’ expressed liersqlf as “enchanted, with the pert'ormancle.' As‘ well sis almost ’•uimLinked praise j from ! thfe parisiau edi'tioii;of ,lho Qhicugo ‘Dinly Tribune’ said “A , large gathering enjoyed tb.e distinguished pi a no ,p]aying 'oF M'is.s Yefa‘Aloefe. ' This • giltpj art's! hails y from Dunedin,' New Zeala.iid. Her, principal teacher ivus: tho IIIU3 I/ioiuvl Ror\yJck. ■ w.lio himself , studied . v'ith . Clara fec]iujriatm. '• and was ! liei‘ favorite pupil. Miss :Alooro, .with .a’prog-raimiie which iqcluded. ihieli, .Alouart, Beethoven, Biuiiynk. Debussy, and Ravel, .with jin eiicbre 1 from Sdrabine, aroused bjitllusiasin -for • her 'brilliant technique, piaijuijl'ic power, rich: beauty of tone, and fine ■ musica) intelligence. A Ne# /Zealand frighd, in ‘ Paris “A‘ French ganf‘l«nian,; ;a i»ower in • wheat- and wool,' is- a''coujioisspuv of music, , aird Ijas the'gr.oat lb'play, ty )(im- at li.is luxurious, flat, overlooking the . ’J'uilevies . Gardeus, Paris! ‘ SJoriiei'iiiies he is ' the 'scily ivuliitor :I'sometimes there ,may, he a few guests,— -Hy has... hod A 7 ier,a i Afoore twice, Sohietiihes be ,an. oyr eliestra alsyA'/-M T lien' tlie programme is cencbvdcd ’he. handt ‘the artist the fee (no mean one) ip a purse of-black silk/';.,,;.' ‘,;r - ~ • r' / i

BLUE ROOAI CABARET. The Blue Room Cabaret was a feast of color on Saturday night, the decorations... which- combine , org-inul-itv and artistic effect, forming a brill hint setting for the many charming frocks of the dancers. The attendance was not too.large to interfere with ‘the. pleasures of dancing, and the orchestra, under the leadei’shio of Air, Wilfred Kuhn, was a sheer joy. • Miss Regine Kaye, of Sydney, again charmed her audience, each number being .dntbusittsticully encored.

• Some verv charming frocks were worn, and it is noticeable in the new fashions that there is something for everybody, a Wealth of styles. There were gowns of satin -and ‘faille, which delight the, picturesque tvpe, romantically ruffled dresses for the voting girl, mid long, carefully draped or pleated models. Bodices are not so iirmlv moulded, although tlu> llips are closer-lilting than *,vi' r . While skirts are full and very long, they do not Haro quite, so much, and there are several silhouettes to choose between.

A large part'-, arranged by Misses AI. Blair mid AV. Burues-Grabam ns a farewell to Afiss P. Barker and her brother. Mr. D. Barker, who are leaving shortly on a visit to England. included: Air. and Mrs. G. Reeves: ADsses (’. Barker. J. and AI. Blair. AY. and B. Barnos-Grubain, E. Barker, AI. Sherratt, J. Ludbrook (Ruatoria). S. Cot'crill and 10. Hegarty : Messrs. ,J. CL Nolan, 11. Cave. J. Barns-Graham, G. Reeves. D. AV. Ikirlier. S. Baring. R. llutebinsoii, G. Gregory, R. Busby. l’>. Blade, P. Barton, AI. Aluure and G. Stead.

TENNIS. Tho local tennis clubs were well patronised on Saturday, but the beat, combined with a very high wind, made play difficult and damped the ardour of even the most enthusiastic. ■ , The hostesses at the AYliataupoko courts were Aliases P. De Costa. P. Wheeler and O’Callaghan, miniature sunflowers adding colorful charm to the tables. Tho usual club tournament is new in progress, and several matebes in tlie various events were played oil during tlie afternoon. Amongst those present wore: Alesdames. CL AY. AYilioek. freeman. 11. H. Barker and Carrutbers: Alissos R. and C. deLantour. 1. Hunt, J. and N. Alargolioullj, AI. ’J’bodey, B. Alurray., P. Reynolds. P. Burke, f’. Some of the players included : Alesdames. R. L. Allison. E. Harper. G. H. Seddon, AY. Kuhn, K. Reed; Alisscs \Y. Barms-Graliain. AI. Humphreys, E. Hegarty, E. Dement. P. and J, Hupkinsoii. C. Oman, Coop, Ormond aud AI. Reed. De Costa. A. Lesl o. N. Ballani; no. R. Coder wall. O’Hailoran. P. liceicr, AI. Craig, O’Cakahan, itay ai:U Newbigin.

Tea uas dispensed at tlie Chuejuo Club by Alisses AI. luster, E. J legarty a lid E. Dement, miniature su..llowers aderning Uie tables iu the pavilion.

A PICNICDuring the week-end All*, and Mrs. J. Barns-Gralumi gfi\‘e a i ery jollv picnic at their country home, at liangaroa. The weather was intensely hut, and the river ideal for bathing.

Luncheon was eiijcyed m a shadv spot ou the river-bank, and later a visit was paid to the receutlv-lormed mud geysers, which were a source ol much interest.

Some of the guests included: Air. and Mrs. G. Reeves. Mr. and Airs. CL M. Reynolds,- Dr. and Airs.. W. A. Bowie: Mesdames. J'. B. Barker, L. Cotterili. AY. CL Sherratt, AI. Christie and It. Buchanan ; Misses. M. Sherratt.. A. and E. Barker. J. anti AL Blair. E. llegmty. P. Barker, P. Reynolds. X. and S. Cottorill; Alessrs. R. Barker, ( . H. Cato, 11. Barker. B. Kemp, P. Reynolds. B. and D. Bowie and D. D. Barker.

BRIDGE. Aliss GocT Barker was hustess at a delightful bridge party- at “Ulverstono” last niglit. tlie guests, all keen devotees of the game, spending a very happy time. Great- bowls of bones’y were used Vyitii artistic effect in the decoration od’ tho lounge, and in the moriiingroom, where the tables were arranged, scarlet dahlias and flowering gum added colorful charm. Supper was served in the diningroom, a bowl of mixed flowers beautifying the table. Aliss C. Barker chose ail extremely smart frock of black faille with a long-lit Hug bodice outlined at the neck with diamante, and a Hared skirt. Miss AL Barker was wearing a simply-cut ankle-length, frock ot georgette in a lovely shade of blue, ornamented with a bow oi diamante at the back of the neck. Miss C. dcLautuur's elegant truck of black and while figured eliilluii was worn with a ecu tee to match. Amongst the guests were: Mrs.. I*l. Buchanan?; Alisses P. Barker, J. and M. Blair, A. and E. Barker, E. Hegarty. AJ. Sherratt, i\L Macaulay and P. Seymour.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES. Airs. J. R. Read, voluntary organiser of AVomen’s Institutes for Poverty Bay, accompanied by Airs. AiiCliskin, ..secretary .of the. ALunUuke AV.L, paid visits last week to three of the' Institutes formed in November last by Afiss A. Stops, . voluntary English organiser. ‘ At To Karaka the meeting • was held in tiie Parish Hall, tho president, Aliss Orr, being ill the 'chair. , At AVliatatutu a special meeting, held in Airs. Syrctt’s sitting-room at the hotel, was presided over by Mrs Gregory, very keen interest being shown. ; -. , • At 'the request ot the president, Mrs. H. C. .Boys, Airs. Read took llib .'Chair/at the Alotu meeting. This Institute '.was extremely lucky in heing at>lo to. have its own hull Iron) the ‘beginning . hud been made possibly.. ! by tho/.generosity of Mr. R. Caul-ton; the owner/of tlio ‘ building. Working hoes have put , the hall in repair, and .the help of the menfolk has been very 'much appreciated. , , ' Mrs. 'Read'gave q, short dpuionstration of poker work and, , as nioiiibers are very keen, it is hoped very shortly ’to“form ? an*, arts>:and * cratts circle. In thy absence of tho secretary; Airs. AlcKiuitoli,; Airs. AA right took over, tjio secretarial. duties lor the 'meeting, /./. • ; At pacli,meeting Airs. Read gave a most interesting 'talk ; on- liistituio matters, and Airs. McCliskie. demonstTated ’ how to' make‘ an upholstered: liumpty from a.cheese crate and discarded^■ articles.' V ' AVTiifo lit AVliatatutu Afesdames Retid and McOliskio' wor© the guests of/Mrs. JN King) r and’. ‘ they i stayed with Airs. F. llepd at Alotu. : On the return journey to Gisborne Alesd'M ll ® B :.' Read ':aud;:.AlpCliskie.,oou-: s’ented .to act as judges . at the Matawai Flower ShoAv, - the fanner judging - the • ffmters and the latter the: cookery -section. „

A KITCHEN AFTERNOON

(Special To The Times)

On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. 11. Johnson. On.garuru, tv as hostess at a very jolly kitchen' afternoon for MDs .Mary Anyms, v. lio will be an Luster bi'ide.

■ A n umber of useful gilts v. ere brought by her friends and an anuis. injj competition, tlint of guessing the contents of each parcel, was "on by Mrs. J. Oates. An appropriate rhyme accompanied each gilt and the prise for the most original verse was won by Mrs. J. Lindsay.

In the large sitting room, which was prettily decorated with bowls ot puss' willow and miniature sunflowers, a da’nly afternoon tea was dispensed. The hostess wore a frock of black lace and georgette. 1 The guest of honour those a dainty frock of sea.green crepe de chine with a fawn straw hat.

Those present included : Mesdaincs 11. T. Angus, Grant. Kay, J'. Todd, J. Macdonald, G: Oates, JLindsay, L. Conole, J. Oates, T. Hanlon, 0. AY. Williams, N. Oates, AYul. den, If. Oates, Shepherd, AY. Oates, Uoig. - Misses: Cusworth, L. Nit-holls, 15. Grant, L- Kerris, D. Conole, D. I’epped, S. Nieholls, M. Gibson, M. Angus.

[T SKIRTS AY It R E TWO JNUIKS LONGER.

Skirls two inches longer would bring prosperity to the nulls ol Lancashire. A textile trade authority told the “Sunday Express" that the appeal to women to add an inch 1o tlieir skirts was already having good effect on the industry. ‘‘A\e shall not feci the full benefit of the longer skirts. however, until Ihe great quantities of surplus stock are sold, he declared. “This will take a year, and there is always the danger Hint the fashion may change again before then. If only every man in India. would put two.' inches on w hat corresponds to the shirt Lancashire would reap an immediate and treimiendous benefit. There are only small resen e stocks • there.” The secretary oi the I nited Iviugdom Drapers’ Chamber of-Trade said that the dressmaking establishments were seizing most of the extra eest of the new frocks. “Although they aro about ‘JO per cent/ dearer than the shorter models.” he added, ‘'Lancashire gets only a small part oi' it. The fact that the new dresses are harder to mako causes higher costs.” Another authority' said that while British girls-had added to the length of their frocks i}t answer to- Lancashire’s plea, they were buying tower dresses than last year. “80, while they would ifjormally bo wearing millions'of yards of extra cloth, the actual increase is not great.” he said. ‘‘What we really meant by the appeal was an extra inch all over the world—in Africa and China and India, and not, merely on the l'rocks ol' women in the West, and at. home.”