Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11493, 21 November 1931, Page 3

Women’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss F. Ore (Kannkanaia)' left, yesterday on a visit to Napier.

Mrs. T. Corson has returned frorij a holiday visit to .the South,

Mrs. C. L. , Margoliouth has returned from a"brief ‘visit to Hawke’s Bay. • •• "" # * *

Miss A. Shaw leaves to-day for Rakauroa, where she will he the guest of Mrs. W. E. Shaw.

ALs. E. G. Matthews returned on Wednesday from a visit to Auckland and Rotorua.' Miss E. Thomas has been staying with her brother, Mr. N. S. Thomas, TJawa, dor a feyv days.

Aliss J. Ludhrook yß.uatoriat is the guest of Aliss 0. Barker, “Riverstone.”

Mi ss 'Eunice Heath, of Nanier. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Jas. Pirie.

# v Mrs, Richard Barker, accompanied hv he'r son, has returned from Christchurch.

-qyMr. J,.'' A. Grei.g. of. the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, .-"•ho has been visiting Auekland and Rotorua, is spending a few days in Gisborne.

Mrs. Gerald Kcmn has returned from a short vis it to Hawke’s Bay.

, #• # *_ Miss Cook (AucldnudVis the guest of her .sister, Mrs.- T. Todd, Ballanoo street.

Mr and Mrs W. E. Barker, are spending a few days at their shack at Lake Rotoiti.

Messrs. H. Kemp and R. Busbv (Muriwai) and B. Kemp and R. Reynolds (Tokomnrn Ray), ore the weekend guest s of Airs. Gerald Kemp. Russell street.

& Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Humphreys and Miss P. Humphreys are holidaying at, their shack at Lake Rotoiti. .

Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Watkins (Runtoriol arc the guests of Mrs. -W. G. MacLaurin. “Wainura,” Heston

Airs Thos. Corson has returned from a delightful holiday . of seven' weeks’ duration, which was spent in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milton, and other towns of the South Island.

No detail has been overlooked in the preparations for the benefit concert to be held at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow night at 8.30, in laid of the . Christmas fund for the inmates of the children's creche. It is a cause that needs much assistance, and the public is assured _ot an evening of delightful entertainment. Admission is by programme (Gd each) or silver coin collection, and it .is hoped that any one who is unable to attend will generously contribute by buying a programme.

*k ■ & . The members of the Church of the Resurrection Ladies’ Guild are holding their annual fair on Thursday nte-xt in the Cook street Hall, to be followed in .the evening by a. “cobweb” social. The latter function promises to be rather a novel innova tion, and is being keenly anticipated. A delightful muscial programme has been arranged, and for a, small sum a tread of the •’cobweb' 1 may be obtained, leading the lucky purchaser to a hidden gift. A GARDEN PARTY. A charmingly-arranged garden party was given by Mrs. D. G. Robertson, at her home in Russell street, on Wednesday afternoon as a iarewell to Mrs. F. Foote, whose nusband, for many years Hector of the Gisborne High’School, is retiring at the end of the year, when Mr. and Mrs. Foote intend. taking up their resilience' in Dunedin. The weather was ideal and tne guests spent a very happy time enjoying the many beauties ol the P u ‘- turesque garden, its gay bower beds presenting a kaleidoscope of color amid the velvety lawns Tea was served on the wide verandahs and also in. the drawingroom, where a profusion of roses offered alluring contrast to richlyhued Slur ley poppies intermingled with bronze foliage. .lust before the serving of tea little Gretchen Kane presented the guest of honor with a very beautmil bouquet of pastel-tinted carnations and maidenhair fern. The hostess was wearing a handsome frock of black crepe de chme patterned in autumn tomngs designed with an accordion-pleated flouncou skirt narrowly edged with black, and a black straw hat. Miss Robertson, who assisted in the entertainment of the guests, chose a becoming frock of golden brown crepe satin with a long flared skirt and a hat to match. Airs. Foote was smart in a crepe de chine frock in a lovely shade of blue, and hat to tone. Some of the guests were-M.es-dames. LI. Foote, G. Clare, W. A. Barton, T.. Caldwell, C. Matthews, A. Anderson. T. Corson, R. Robertson, C. Adair, T. Todd, H. Lysnar, T. A. Crawford, C. Blackburn, J. AUaucho-p, A. Stoneham, J. Kane, T. E. Ormiston, T. Y. Cuthbert, n. Bright and J. Alclvee; Alisses Af. Adams, E. Paltridge, Cook (Auekland), J. Adams and AI. Bulk A FAREWELL PARTY. Following the monthly meeting of the Presbyterian AVomen’s Afissionnrv Union, at which the Rev. J. Aitken presided, a charminglyarranged social afternoon was given by the combined members of the P.W.M.TJ. and St. Andrew’s Women’s Guild, in St. Andrew’s Hall, on Thursday, as a farewell to Airs. Frank Foote who is leaving Gisborne next month for her Future Lome in Dunedin. ;

Tlie liall looked cool and inviting with its artistic decorations of roses, sweet peas, carnations and Oriental poppies, and Miss Sharpe contributed to tho enjoyment of the afternoon by singing delightfully her accompaniments being played by Mrs. Morton.

Mr. Aitken. in a "erv happy sneech, regretted the departure of Mrs. Foote, and on, behalf of the members of, both organisations, presented : her with a very, beautiful beaten brass tray. Mrs. Foote ' expressed her thanks in her usual charming manner, and said that she would carry away with her very pleasant memories of her many friends in Gisborne. Each member brought a gift towards the plenishing of the guest of honor’s new home, and after tea the numerous parcels, which contained a varied assortment of useful and pretty articles, were opened by Mrs. Foote', assisted by Mesdames. Phillips and Harwich ’ , . . ~ Mrs. Foote was also the recipient of several lovely bouquets presented bv individual members of St. Andrew’s Women's Guild.

LUNCHEON P ARTTES A very delightful luncheon party was given by Airs. F. W. Nolan yesterday as a farewell to Miss 'Nancy C’otterijl, who is leaving shortly for Martom . The rooms were gay with .a wealtn of lovely summer, blooms charmingly ‘arranged. Bowls of. artistically blended mixed flowers were chosen for the adornment of the drawingroom, and talk jars of .flame-colored antirrhinums rind copper beech foliage effectively ’decorated the'" smokingroom. ' Luncheon was served in -the diningroom, an amber bowl of blue delphiniums and crimson larkspurs beautifying the table The weather was all that could he desired, arid the afternoon , was spentin the lo<’olv garden., manv excellent games of tennis .being enjoyed by both’ plnvers and spectators. The hostess was Wearing a smartr lv tailored frock of rose beige Celes silk and a ballibuntal hat to match with trimmings, of navy blue'grosgrnin rihhon.. Aliss Cotterill wore an at tractive frock of printed linen in a lovely shade of bine and a .straw hat' to match. A mono- the guests were: Alesdame.s I/, Cotterill. G. Tv.’.Barber (Wnimn+nV R. Watson, S. D. Nathan, J. B. Williams (Rerel: Aliases H Nolan, L. Alonck+on, AT. Parker. AT. Slmrratt, S. Cotterill. D. Baa-nall, P. Q ovmonr, N. Alaclaurin and A Barker.

A. .small. eharmlnglv-arranged luncheon party'was given hv Mrs." A'. M. Georgetti at “Tangihau’’ <m Wednesday The drawingroom was’ fragrant "nd cool with great howls of ricblvbued sweet, peas, and gorgeous roses .were chosen for the decoration of the diningroom. The afternoon wq s devoted to tennis and the delights of the garden: Ibe roses and sweet- peas, which are at the heiebf Q f their glory, were a 'ov to behold, and t.lie wonderful flowerinrr shrub.-, were also the source of much admiration. The hostess was extremely smart in a tailored frock of green linen, and-a hat to match. ENJOYABLE PARTY. A most enjoyable party was held at: the picturesque home of Mrs. H. ft. Shanks last Thursday afternoon to celebrate the first birthday party of the Waingake Women’s Institute. The gathering was. to have taken the form of a garden party, but owing to heavy rain in the forenoon, and showery conditions ’ continuing, the function had to be held indoors. The garden and lawns were in beautiful order, and the roses, .sweet peas, etc., were a wonderful sight to behold. The house was most artistically decorated with many varieties of flowers. Large bowls of rragrant roses, sweet peas, stocks, heukcrans, larkspurs,, salmon, pink and shaded geraniums abounded everywhere, and were admired bv all. The hostess (Mrs. Shanks) was attired in a fashionable froel; of brown flowered silk rayon, relieved witn beige georgette collar and cnifs, aim was assisted by her daughter (Alias Shanks), who wore a smart frock «t Powered pique, with trimmings of white pique and tiny green buttons. Aliss Janet Shanks, who acted *ts children’s hostess, wore a very pretty figured tnbralco frock- with a scar, lot blazer coat.

Several competitions were indulged in by the guests, and Aliss ATunro (Reay) won the prize for guessing the most points in advertisements. The school children had several games and competitions, ' such as running races, throwing quoits, dock golf, .for small prizes which were thoroughly appreciated. Airs. Absolum supervised these events, and looked after the children splendidly. Afternoon tea was served in the beautiful sunporch, and the table was spread with a wonderful array of delicious eatables, surmounted by r. large birthday oakc, beautifully iced and made bv Alis s Shanks, which was much admired,, and when tasted proved as good as it- looked. ATrs. H. Shanks (president), in a nicely worded speech, welcomed the guests, stating that this was the Institute’s first birthday party, and hoping that all would have an enjoy ble. afternoon. Apologies for absence were received from Airs. Read and Mrs. AlcOliskie (Alanutuke) and also Aliss Spencer (chairwoman of the Central Executive of Women’s Institutes), who wished the Institute every success.

Afternoon tea was handed round by the Misses Shanks and Webber and splendid hostesses they proved to he. The children had their tea later, presided over bv Misses Janet Shanks and Ethel Wvkes. and bv their happy faces proved how much they had enjoyed the good tilings. Amongst the. guests wore Mesdames. Stan White, F. Parker, Absolute, Trevor Hansen, L. Tlanseh, Corel 1, Hutchison, Wykes. Osmond, Shanks (2) and Misses- Livingstone (2), Morgan, Munro. Wykes, Htifccliison, Webber, Shank® 72), Coven. White (2). Hansen, Parker (2), and several school boys. The party dispersed at' 5.30 p.m., after giv'nrr cheers for the President’s kindness, all agreeing that the afternoon had been a wonderful, success. A ROSE GARDEN AND A GARDEN PARTY ' Gisborne surely must be a favored spot, for the culture of roses, and in Mrs Thos. Corson’s garden they are at the present moment a joy to the senses, ns members of the Gardening Circle of the- Women’s Club found when they attended a delightfully arranged garden party given by Mrs Corson yesterday noon.--Rich- in color tones and varying in type, size and line, roses peeped from side-walks and garden plots, and profusely shed their beauty and perfume. Over the pergolas they tumbled in a mass of red or the deepest tints in. cream, whilst tho standard roses in varied colors were a sheer delight •-'to view, the whole being a wonderful tribute to the “growing hand’’ of the hostess and the care she bestows on the lovely blooms. The gay geranium walk, too. attracted much admiring comment, and served to show how beautiful one can make a place by flowers like these, now 'prized, hut once rejected by many would-be horticulturists. Among the many other blooms in the garden were an excellent collection of choice. phlox—another flower coming into its own in landscape and cottage gardens. Over against the tennis court -sweet peas 'in full bloom clambered up the wire enclosure and created a galaxy of color and fragrance. In a shady spot 'on the lawn cosy ohairs. lounges and seats were arranged,, and a delicious afternoon repast was served, to ’about ”6 guests from small tables dotted about and decorated with vases of pink sweet peas. -

Prior to the close of tho function which was greatly enjoyed, Airs L. Williams, on behalf of the Gardening (Circle and friends, returned thanks for a very happy day. [Mrs Corson Iwom 'a beautiful frock of pinky brown, and pink floral ring-velvet, fashioned with .circular skirt and 'long bodice, offset with vosf.ee, jabot, and sleeve trimmings of “fawn picot-edged chiffon. Her hat wap of brown straw turned Mp at the sidle and; caught with tiny brown pheasant feathers, • and worn wu-h brown shoes to match. Aliss Helen Corson was attired in a blue and white sprigged tennis frock fashioned with double breastad corsage, and kilted skirt, and worn with a white tennis lint.

“MER.RIE ENGLAND”

LOCAL PRODUCTION OF CONCERT OPERA

Tho admission ’> programmes aro now available for Edward German’s charming concert opera, “Merrio England” to be put upon the boards at the Opera Tlouate on Wednesday and Thursday, the 25th and 26th, at: 7.45' p.m'., by _ the combined Schools of Miss Muriel J. Smith and Mr Carrington Wollby. The festival of song has been in progress of study for -many months, and the result is being eagerly anticipated. The “argument.” or plot told in song hinges round a court love intrigue which includes Queen Elizabeth. Sir Walter Raleigh, the Earl of Essex, Ressio Throckmorton (maid of honor to the Queen) a -witch called Jill all alone, and the spectre of Herne the Hunter. A brief resume of the “Argument’’ appears on the programme. The first half of the programme 'for each of the two nights’ session *s different and the talent is drawn from the respective schools of Miss Muriel Smith and Mr Carrington W-ellby. In the second hall oil both nights, “M.errie England” will be given by pupils of both schools assisted by leading local talent, and two pianos will Ire used instead of one in the 'accompaniments —which quite unusual for Gisborne. Miss Muriel 'Smith, assisted by a very promising pupil, Miss Joan Parker, wi'l play all accompaniments in the second half, and in the first half Mrs W. Smith will act as accompaniste. Vocal, musical, and elocutionary demonstrations will be given. In “Merrio England” there will he some wonderful singing in quintettes, quartettes, duets and solos, and tho cast includes: Misses Evelyn Barns-Grali-aiii, Gladys Fanning, Adair (2), Rimu Holmes, Lois Davys, Robma Cook, Gladys Maiding, Isabel Findlav, Pegay Hampton, Margaret Connie, Nancy© Gale, Olive Fisher, Ida Petersen Jean Brown, Mesdames Nicholson and Schwabe; and Messrs Ray Nicholson, V. Caul ton, Tod Grundy, A. M. Duncan. Ilacciie, P-. Pike. Cottingham, Robt. Mitchell, lan Shaw, J. AV. Parker, Roy Lowndes, Geoff Hope, and Tom Webber. Mr J. Carrington Wellby is conductor. Intending patrons will need to. take heed of the color of their programmes for on the first night only those with blue programmes will be admitted and on 'the second night pink programme holders will gain admission. White programmes will be available at the ticket box at the Opera House. MANITTUKE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ROSE AND SUMMER. FLOWER SHOW AND EVENING CONCERT Success, crowned the efforts of members of the Manutuke Women’s Institute when they held their Rose and Slimmer Flower Display and Sale of Work in the Manutuke Memorial Mall on Wednesday afteiuoon and evening. The attendance throughout was very gratifying, and several motoring parties from town were among the guests. This function was the first big flower sb«w hold under the auspices of the Manutuke W.T., and though the 'ladies held a spring show soinO time back, it was quite a small effort compared with Wednesday, and therefore the organisers are justly pleased with the successful financial result. Right down tho centre of the bn • i dirge two-decker table crossed with another at top and bottom was in requisition to display the variety of show blooms. Roses, of course, were, prominent among the exhibits, and they were very beautiful in color ami fragrance —in fact almost ••very huo was represented in England's national floral emblem. The collection of summer blooms made one wonder bow many there were not represented, and it was indeed pleasing to note that there seems to bo a reversion back to many old-time favorites in the -way of flowers, ‘for instance, not for many years have -intirrhiniums. phlox, daisies, Xmas lilies, larkspur, and the'common poppy been so popular with garden lovers as they are to-day. Even Sweet-Williams are coming into their own, and flowering above tlio whole display on Wednesday was a great bowl of Drooping Africanda, well known as “Fairy Bells” In the days of our grandmothers. The blooms were well arranged and reflected credit on those responsible. . A charming array of big bowls of mixed blooms were placed a ions: the front of the floor of the stage. 1 hose attracted much admiring comm mt, nnd a little curiosity owing to thenisolation from the general display, but they proved to be entries in a competition for best bowl of mixed blooms. The flowers in each of the live bowls were arranged with equal refinement of taste, and Mrs AA • Clark, who acted as judge, present ed the first prize to the owner ul a beautiful bowl of blue catmint and pink sweet peas. Other exhibits, ill this section were a great jardiniere fnled with Xmas lilies,, and pale and deeper blue delphiniums; pink, mauve and red sweet pens ip a U igo basket; a bowl of large single puin roses; and a bowl of mauve and pink sweet pea 3, ■Stalls for goods on sale ware ns under: Cakes, Mrs J, Daultou and Miss Atkins; cut flowers, Miss -Vl. Atkins; produce, Mrs Buckley; sweets and ice-cream, Mrs «• Bradford and Airs O. V. Russell. Airs W\ Clark presided over u largo stall the proceeds of which‘Were lor the Creche. The hot house plants ferns, seedlings, lemons, etc,, were all from Airs Clarke’s garden and commanded a ready sale. Airs J. Langford, was in charge of an outstanding competition, the prize being a tempting Xmas dinner, everything for such a repast being on show. A stall with basket-ware on sale for the Blind Institute was also well patronised, The display «f thrift and crafts work ky Ike W,I. was a credit to the exhibiting members and revealed much talent. Exquisite brass work '{embossed and beaten), warqueterie, basket work, a beautuully mad© humpty, wonderful samples oi crochet, and even a' home-made quilt, made from home-washed and teased, wool were among the exhibits in charge of Airs Piercy and Mrs J. Kane. Those who placed blooms on show wore: Airs Piercy (roses); Airs Mo* Cliskie '{lceland poppies, summer bulbs, and Xmas lilies); Airs AY, Clark (sfcooks; delphiniums, rosea); Mrs J. Daulton (Oriental and English poppies, geraniums, lupins, and roses); Airs J. R. Read (stocks, poppies, watsonias, drooping Africandas, thrift, Hock, Xmas lilies, Love in th© Mist, and some choice cream double stock); Mrs AV. Jones (sweet peas, roses, catmint and geraniums) ; Airs C. Hamilton (sweet peas, rospS) -Bfld larkspur); and a vqiy hpo display of roses was Staged

by the children of the Alnnutnko school. v Tn the evening a delightful concert, given under .the able organisation' of vMrs Phil Barry, was held, thus providing a delightful finale to a very busy day’s proceedings. The programme., which opened with the National Anthem,’ was as follows: Bklifpping dance, Aliss Collen Per. Rfcon.; vocal solo,’.“Carissima”, Airs Pliil, Barry; 'recitation. Aliss Annie Hampton; song in costume, “To a Miniature” Afaster Noel Mahon; musical monologue. “I’m Wiaßing for Ships” Aliss Alary Barry; duet iii. costume. “Old Rustic Bridge”, Miss Ola Witty and Master William Dunsmore; song, “Love’s a Merchant,”, Aliss Rita Sexton ;. recitation, “Lavisky at the Wedding”, David Two; duet, “Lilac Tree”, Miss Eva. Douglas and Master Noel Malion; song, “My Sunshine”, Miss Colleen Perston; and the last item was a community song. “When You rind I Were Young, Maggie”. Airs W. Fairlie acted as accompanist©, and every selection on the programme was encored. At th© conclusion, Airs J. R. Read (president) returned grateful thanks .to Airs Barry and The concert artists lor the wonderful treat, and Airs Barry in responding said she was always ready to helo the Institute. Airs Ren (I then thanked all those who had helped in the rose show, especially Airs Buckley, convenor, and a hearty clap was called for and given; TENNIS. Thq Whataupqlro courts presented a gay and animated scene on, Wednesday during the progress of the weekly tournament arranged by the ladv members. Tlie games were entered into with th© greatest enthusiasm, apd honors wer© annexed bv Alisses AI. O’Halloran and D. Adams, Misses Al. I ostor nnd I’. De Costa being the run-ners-up. Tea was served in the eluhhouse, shaded Iceland poppies decorating the table most ©ffeetive'y. Other players included: Alesdames L. G. Barton, H. H. Barker. A. R. Smith and F. W. Robert's; Misses P. and C. deLautour, G. Bus well. J. Graham, J. Jones, M. Macaulay, R. Cederwail, 0. Christophers. Al. Craig, A. Leslie. J. des Barres and L. Nalder. A most successful American tournament was held, by the lady members of th© Gisborne Chib on Wednesday afternoon. The entries were large, and the play, in spite of the heat, was excellent, Mrs. Neal and Miss P. J!»pkinson emerging the winners. Among the players were: Mesdames. K. F. Reed. 0. 11. Sedrton, K. G. Butters; Aliases P. Burk©, P. Reynolds, M. Sberratt, Ai. and E. FTegarty, C. Bright,' V. Dodd. I) Robertson, S. Cotterill, S. Urvum.l, L. Bain, H. Jackson, A). Ba.nsGraham, AI. Reed, Hunter and Al. Puflett. AN AFTERNOON TEA Yesterday afternoon Airs W. G.. Sherratt entertained a number of friends in a very charming manners The weather was gloriously fine, and >lhe lovely garden with its gay flower-beds and shady winding paths offered many attractions.

Indoors masses of flowers were artistically combined tn th© decorations of the rooms. Exquisite roses and bowls of mixed blooms were used with charming effect in the adornment of the drawingroom, and in the 'diningroom where tea was served a bowl of yellow irises sited their fragrance on the table. Mrs Sberratt was wearing tin elegant gown of navy blue crepe georgette patterned in delicate shades of green with 0 hip length coat tn match. Alls R. 0. ALirphy, who assisted her mother in the entertainment of the guests, was smart in a frock of Liberty silk and a hat to tone. Aliss E. ALirphy chose an attractive frock of primrose and black spotted silk voile and a hat to match Some of the guests included: Mesdames ,T. AV. Nolan, T. Slier, ratt. Pa’nier. Bradlev-Sniith, VY Clark. H. B. Williams. W. B Willoclc. R. TT. Burke. AV. Robson, J. C. N. Thomas, J- A\ 7 . AYilliams. A M. Puflett. 11. Hconrlr. C. L. Alargoliouth, F. B. Barker. J. Barn c - Graham, ALssrs R. .Bradley, E. Wilis and M. E. Craig.