Women's World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11833, 14 January 1933, Page 3

Women's World

jsOGIAD AND' PERSONAL'. •'■ •, Mrs. S.’ F. 'Clare, ‘wlio lias: been vis- 1 iting friends ‘in Gisborne,; returned to' Tarewa. on : Thursday.’ ' ' *. ‘ ' • 5 - 1 • * r * '• i ‘ Mi's; I’.' .Richardson ; (Tiniroto) .wks a . visitor “td '^Gisborne - ’t^in 7 Ave’elc. .. . 4-,. • • T . •; ,• - , Airs'. \V. - H.'Clirisp is •staying i with Mrs. Hugh 'Clirisn '(Patutahi). 1 • ■ -■ V • :r. ' ■ ■ r i '« , . ». . « . . . • Mrs’. F. r S. r Bowen, _ who ‘has been the ' guest of • her ■ Mrs; "AY. Alaclaurin (Hextoh), is ‘returning to Aluriwai to-day. " • ' - x \ * * v .•* '■; : ■*♦*' ’ v .<*:£ I* . . Airs. J. D,‘ AViliiams (Ruatoria) is visiting her ' parents, Mr.' r arid Mrs. AV. G. •• “Wftfpiitfi.•’ 'Hex ton. , ' ' »•’. ■' - ' - • ■ ,D « . Alias Alary «WnU‘ (Hawke’s t Bay) is the,guest of Airs R. TJJBurke;\Northoot.e road.: ' . "• : • -* j. : " * ’ AD, ."arid Airs. Norman'Jones, .wlio have been visiting ' the latteri's parents,'Air.; and-AHs'. R.* Scott. (Piiha),,' returned: to Greymbuth ion Thursday-. Air, and Airs. 'J. C. *N. Thomas and. family, return at the .week-end, from a visit to Lake Roloiti. ** ® • Airs. G. Black (Auckland), and Airs. F. E. Briggs (Auckland), are,, the. guests of the former’s sister. Airs. T.< Haismnn, Ormond Rood. ■ i

Air. and ABs. TT. T>. AAilliams and family who have. been' holidaying ‘ J; their shack at Lake- RPtbiti: rpf.ir.rn-.to “Tnribaii”, ,-to-morrow. - . Airs. Randall ' S'oermtt. Ngatapa, accompanied by Aliss 1). Sherratt and Mr. AY. Sherratt, left on Thursday on a visit to AVollington, < ■ • * - •* .- Air. and Airs. At. B. Alander ' and Aliss Hope A Linder- are ’ holidaying'a t Lake Taupo. * * * ' Aliss Alary Allwortli' (Hawke's Bay) is the guest of Airs. AI. B. Alander, at Lake Taupe. Aliss J. LudbvooK (R.uatom); who has been the • guest of Airs. AV. Q Ataclanrin, “AYaipura,” for a few days leaves to-day for AA ellingtou. -iAirs. T. B. Heath aml her' small sou and daughter, who have been the guests .cf Afisses Black, Graham road, returned to • Wellington yesterday. j m- ■ * * Air. and Airs. L. L. Meredith‘and family have returned from a campingtrip to To Arai Valley. - < • * •Aliss D. Bagnall. leaves tomorrow on. a visit to Napier. Palmerston X. r.nd AYellington. • » ® ATiss J. Ludbrook (Ruatoria), who has been, the guest of Airs. AY. G. ALiel a u riii, “AVaipu-ra,” for a few days, leaves today toy A\ 7 cllington. •m * Air. and Airs. AY. C. Alaclaurin,wlio have been staying with their daughter, Airs. B. C. AA atkins (Ruatoria). have returned to TTcxton. „ . a Air. and Airs. R. U. Burke and Misses P. and P. Burke, who have berm holidaying at their shack at Lake Rotoiti, returned to Gisborne on Thursday. . *• * _ M ___Alr. .and ..Airs... R.... who have been the guests of Airs. AA 7 . G. Alaclaurin for a few days, are returning to Ruatoria to-day. « *■ • Airs. H. G. AA r ellborhe Avho, with her small daughters, has been spending the holiday season at AVainui beach, returns to' town - to-day. • • » Air. and Airs. Lawson . Field (AATiimata Valley) returned on Thursday from a motor trip to Auckland and the Bay of Islands.

Alrs. -Shailer AVeston, wdio has been tbe. guest of Airs. AA r . G. Alaclaurin, “AVaipura,” for. a few days, leaves today on her return, to AA 7 ellington.,

Air. and Airs. AVilton Irwin and Mr. and Airs. G. I. Parker, returned on Tuesday from a camping trip to Rtiaki turi.

Aliss N. Ormond, daughter of Air. and Airs. J. H. Ormond, leaves today- for AYellington, whence she sails by the Port Hunter for Buenos Aires, where her marriage to AD. T. Caesar will take place * early next month. -*-*'-* Afr. Noel Gibson, rector of Dilworth College, Auckland, and. Ids daughters, Afisses Francis and Joan Gibson, who are touring the North Island, are at present the guests of Air. and ARs. E. R, Renner, “Repongn ere, ’ ’ Patut-ab i. • * » Aliss AI. Fulton, Wellington, is staying w'th Airs. J. AI. Alonckton, Patntabi and will later be the guest cf Airs. G. A T . Smith.

Airs. H. Aloutoith, Patntabi, accompanied by her family and her mother, Airs.', Crooks, 'Hastings, is camping at Waikanae Beach.

Messrs. ll.' AAMlte.rs, T.‘ M. Hewlett and 'E. Snell, -Auckland, and Twist, England, who are touring the North Island, are -at present the guests ei Mri and -Airs. G. A r . Smith, Patutahi. . " * X *

Ofi AYednesday the members of the Bright Street Methodist Church Laclics'’ Guild were entertained in a- very delightful manner by. Mrs. Holmes at camp at ICaiti heaeh. - ■ The wea thef was all' that could be desired for siith .an occasion; and the; day’s outing was thoroughly enjoyed- by the large number'of•: guests,,

• 'Air! -and 'Mrs. AY. Ki Andrews, of : -Apiaj .Samoa; who Tiave- been' visiting relatives in Gisborne-left on -Thiu,sday on a motor tour of tbe South' Island; r. , ; • • ' . . AN TNFORAfAT PARTY. f tcr.noo.nv -Afoaf •Qrahnin; entertained a number of friends', in a yvery . charming inanner !ari f‘Ngaka - rOa.’’ 1 ■ " • The .weathdr{". though overcast, -:W !lS •pleas’antiy .cool,-and the picturesque garden! was, as always, a.-delight. ■ , Sphio. excellent .croquet was. qnjoy.ed. thy (bothplayers/ and - spectators, -and- bridge -tables were arranged indoors for those. less energetically i n ‘ clinpd. • . ' -. .Pastel lined hydrangea; was allhringi v'combined with riclily-tintod -nas-J turtiiims .and coreopsis in the decoration of the: drawingroom,, and, in the diningroom,- where tea, was served, very; beautiful, gladioli adorned iho ,table._ ■'■•' •. ' . r Airs. Gralxani. who, in her' part'of hostess, was • assisted •by her' daugh-ter-in-law,- -Airs.- R,./ Graham, • was wearing -an elegant-frock of grey ma. rbcain- relieved with touches- of pale pink georgette and •a. straw hat to match ornamented with a pink flower. Airs: R, Graham wore a smartlytailored frock of ecru Coles silk and a primrose-coloured felt hat - .

- : Among-'the guests, were: Air and Mrs A. B. Hine ;; ivlesdames. C. AA . Tlumphreys 'and' Ri .Scott ;• and Afisses N;, : L. and -AT. -Tucker' and R. and S; Ppotf.. ' ’ PARTY FOR- i BRIBE-ELECT. i.A very delightful miscellaneous gift -party was given .by Airs. AY. Harrison and Aliss Isabel Findlay at the home of the former on "Wednesday oveuiug. in honour of Aliss Jean Currie, next week’s bride. The sßtingroom was artistically decorated with great bowls ol pastel'hued hydrangea intermingled with •delicate shades of asparagus fem,Much enjoyed music and all sor-s of jolly games were arraugecl for tbe entertainment of the guests. two amusing competitions’ were entered into with ranch zest, .honours being annexed by Aliss Hadwin and Air. ,1. -Crawford respectively. ■ Afany charming gifts were received ■by the bride-to-be, who 'delved from a large basket the mysterious •parcels containing all manner of quaint offerings.

- Supper was served informally from a flower-decked table in the diningroom.

Airs. Harrison was wearing a smart frock of silk voile patterned in soft shades of blue and geld. Afiss Findlay wore an attractive frock of white crepe de rhino cut on simple lines.- - •

The. guest of honour was smart in a white spun silk skirt and wool lace jumper, a scarlet necklace and shoes to match -adding an effective touch cf colour. Mrs A. Currie was wearing a gracefully designed gown, of black satin beaute relieved witli white. Aliss N. Carrie chose a becoming frock of eelnnoso silk in a. lovely shade of blue.

Afiss D. Bedstone's pretty frock of black satin and lace was worn with a blue coatee.

A STIRPRIRE PARTY

• On Tuesday night the homo of Airs. A: Currie. Russell' street, was tho ' sce'nF'Di organised by tbe members of the Baptist.-Church choir • and their friends in honour of Aliss Jean Currie, whose marriage to Air. Nolan Redstone takes place next week. The drawingroom looked very attractive with its artistic decorations of fuschia and bougainvillea, - and a very happy time was spent with mu sic,.- competitions and amusing games. The -cleverly-arraimed competitions proved highly diverting, and Aliss P. Itarkoss and Alessrs. H. ITodson.r and E. ILamblie, the respective winners, were each rewarded with a suitable giftDuring the evening the choir master, Mr. R. Kemp, on behalf of the members, presented Aliss Currie w'th a handsome black palm stand, and in an appropriate speech wished the prospective bride and bridegroom every happiness in the future. Air. Ilamblio also offered his felicitations Afr. Redstone, in replying on behalf of Aliss - Currie, expressed bis own appreciation of the good wishes extended to them both. Supper was served informally and n. veTy pleasant (gathering was ■brought to a close with the singing of “Aid'd Lang Syne.” Airs. Currie was wearing a gracefully designed frock of black and white celanese silk. Aliss Currie was smart in a simplycut frock of silk voile voile patterned in autumn toning*. Among those present were: Air and Airs R. Kemp, Air and Mrs 0. Edwards; Alesdames. L. - Alarkie, S. Clare; Misses. G. Garlick, J. and AI. Cournay, M.. Smith, J. Gill, P. Har kess, D. Cook, G. Clare,. J. Green, A r . Miller,' D. Redstone, G, and A. Bound; Alessrs. N. Redstone, Goldsmith (2), .Hodson, Crafts, Hamhlie,I. Crawsha.w, H. AVilson and T. Grundy.

COSTER' DANCE

Although complete success attenden the coster dance held under the auspices, of the Basketball Club iii tlie Orange Hall on .Thursday night, very few of the guests ac, ceded to the, committee’s .request, Iff appear, ig -“feyvers and-pearlies.” , . The’ball .was gaily canopied , with rainbow-coloured streamers and both 'the floor and the-music were all that could be desired,, the-somewhat. copier, !atmosphere, being, an added incentive ■to dancing. •■, ~ ! ; -

r Afr. P. McMahon carried out thej duties of M.C. in a very efficient man-, nor, and appropriate music was supplied by Airs. Monzie’s orchestra, several of the guests contributing muclienjoyed oxtraw.

Supper was served informally un dor the - supervision of a ladies’ com-' mittce comprising Alesdames. Fulton, .Shorter, Tier and Choveaux. Among those present were: Alesdames. Algie, Pocock and Kirkpatrick’ -Afisses J. Shorter, C. AFcCoiindl, P. Tier, A. Brian, J. Allen, J. Fyfc, AI. ■Bayliss, AI. Nicol, I. and E'. Choveaux, I/. Jamieson and El. Allen; Messrs. J. Crokor, C. Prentice, T. Ryan, J-^Ahsell,..'J; Somerville, .Al.*. Harris, TJ.-Duckworth; G. Marshall)' ,15. Algie, ,T. Alerccr, A. Owen, Goo. /Ingram, AA r . and J. Higgs, R. Ross, 0. Phillips, J. AYalker and others GIRL GUIDES. !. As an exceptionally large number of Girl Guides wish to attend this year’s'annual camp, it has been decided. to hold a groiiji camp with Aliss AV. Lysnar, camp advisor, as central teoinmandant, from Alonday, January 1 6 tli to Thursday, Jan. 2Bth. 1 The locate chosen is on Afr. T. Holden’s property, quite close to the homestoad, the camping site being ideally situated on the riverhank.

An advance party, comprising a dumber of Guiders, left yesterday to flnalise arrangements for the arrival of the main body on Alonday. . Those in charge of the various groups are as follow: Group T. —Aliss N. Afercdith (Laughing Owl, Gisborne), assisted by Aliss AY. O’Halloran (Alangapapa Brownies), Aliss Murray (Opotiki Brownie pack). Aliss J. Busoke (Alanutuke Brownie pack), Miss H. Alooro (Tolaga Bay Guide company); Group IT.—Afiss T. Bart ram (Tolaga Bay Guide company), assisted'by Afisses AI. Pufleft and TI. Humphreys (Gisborne Guide company), Airs. Alorell (Opoiilci Guide company), Aliss West-lake (Waimano Guide company); Group HI. —Mrs. Martin (Opotiki Rnncej- company), assisted by Miss D. AA'oodliead (Alan--gapapa Guide company), Afiss AI. Ferguson (Gisborne Guide: company), Aliss Tattle (Opotiki Guide company), Afiss Atiteleel (AVuimana Guide company).

Mrs. R. Andrew (Mangapapa Guide company) will carry out, the duties' of Q.AI. and Aliss J. Afacliay (Te Ha para Guide company) will be in charge of the equipment. The following companies in the Gisborne camping area will he represented: Gisborne. Alangapapa, ATanutuke, Aluriwai, Opotiki. Pntutal'i. To Ilaparn, Te Karakn, T'okomnrn and Tolaga. Bays.

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O' M'LLJ A 7 AX— lIKN XESSA*

(Special To Tbe Tiruns)

A most picturesque and charming wedding was solemnised. at, St. Alary’s Chureb, Opotiki, when Winfred, second daughter of Air and Mrs T. IT. Hennessy was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to John David, eldestson of Air and ADs .J. O’Sullivan. Tbe church bad been beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride. The Bov. Father Brady officiated and Aliss Petty Parkinson presided a; tin* organ. The blade entered the clum-h on the arm of her father, who gave her away. She was ehnrmngK- froeked in powder blue georgette and lace. The fitting bodice of georgette was vandyked to a quaint yoke of lace, and a vandyked hem of lace gave fullness to the fitting ankle-lentgh gored skirt. The dainty sleeves were of lace to elbow-length, where the georgette foil in full folds to bo gathered to a fitting band ai, the wrist. She wore a- picture hat of blue lace crinoline, simply trimmed with satin ribbons and a matching posy, and matching_shoes of .satin. The;-pre-tty. bouquet was of pink clarkias, gladioli and maiden-hair fern, tied witli pink satin ribbons. AI is.s Irene Hennessy, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid and wore a dainty frock of shell pink crepe-de-chino. The ankle-length skirt was finished with two dainty frills around the hip-lino and the tight-fitting bodice bad a frilled collar and tiny sleeves. She wore a quaint Juliet; cap of matching tulle, outlined with rose-buds and her ■shoes were of pink satin. She carried a pretty bouquet of deep blue cornflowers and blue salvia, pink carnations and maiden-liar fern, tied with blue satin ribbons.

: Air E. Burrows, of Auckland attended tho bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Farmers'’ Social Room, where tho many friends of the bride and bridegroom were entertained at a sumptuous breakfast. The tables were daintily decorated with sweet-peas and asparagus fern, and a huge white wedding-hell hung over the bridal table.

Airs Hennesy, mother of the bride received the .guests wearing a smart frock of navy-blue georgette and lace, relieved with scarlet. and scarlet bangkok straw bat. She carried a bouquet of thalictrum and red gladioli tied with mauve ribbons. Airs O’Sullivan, mother of the bridegroom, wore a charming frock of black flowered ninon with smart straw hat to tone. Her bouquet was of pink hollyhock, yellow gladioli, pink scabious and asparagus-fern ; tied with pink ribbons. • During the reception many congratulatory telegrams were read and 1 many toasts honoured. Air AD J. Cook contributed a vocal solo, “The Fishermen of England,’ and responded to an encore with “Rose of Tralee.” Alessrs J. Young and AD J. Cooke sang a 'vocal duet, “Paradise for Two,” and 'Mr J. Young responded' to nil e.ncore with “Mate of Aline.” Aliss Letty Parkinson acted as accompanist. The reception was concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne-, aiid the happy couple were showered with good wishes by their friends. r Later Air and Mrs O’Sullivan left by private ear for their , honeymoon tour, which will: be spent in the north. Airs O’Sullivan chose a smart summer sn.it of pink with biego accessories, and smart: biege straw hat, as her outfit,

;;; % 'OAKDKN 'WFI>T)TNO, A very pretty wording was solemnised at 'fßep.ongaero’' the lovely Lome of Mr. ami Mrs. E. B.' Renner, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mary Frances, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Vaughan, of Bristol, England, was married to Henry Strawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. Stuhbs, of Gisborne. The Rev. M. F. J. Usher officiated. The weather was all that could he desired for snick an occasion, and the beautiful garden was, as always of. a delight, wonderful jacaranda trees with mimosa-like foliage and lavenda -flowers, masses of hongaunvillia; and tiio verniillion - -red' of • poniegrantes forming a charming setting lor the wedding group.

The guests assembled on the tennis court and the ceremony was performed beneath an. arch picturesquely situated at om side of the croquet lawn. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr, Ellis Harvey, wore an elegant frock of delphinium blue lace and georgette designed to slender line and graceful movement.

The long panelled skirt was inset with georgeide frills cascading front the waist and the short close-fitting coatee of lace was finished with a shoulder' drape and softly flared cuffs of georgette. A tailored belt, clasped with a diamante buckle defined the natural waist line. Her hat of blue straw was ornamented with tiny pink flowers, and the exquisite bridal sheaf composed of blue delphiniums ancl pink roses tied with streamers of bib; tulle was the artistic work of Mrs. Renner. The bridesmaid, Miss Eleanor Winter wore a demure frock of salmon pink satin beanie made with a tight fitting bodice with baby puff sleeves and a vandyked yoke of the reverse of the material trimmed with tiny bows. The long gracefully flared sk>rf: was attached to a closely moulded hip yoke and finished with a stitched belt fastened with a brilliant buckle.

A picture hat'of pink straw and a pink and blue Victorian posy, made bv Mrs. Renner, completed the charming ensemble. Air . Claude Stubbs, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.

Following the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained ;i ' a charmingly arranged reception. a happy feature of the gathering being the presence of Miss Leipst, matron of Cook Hospital, and many nur-es, who had previously been associated with the bride in her work. Mrs. Ellis Harvey and Mrs. Re’Jner, received the gnosis, wtn then passed on to oflor their congi atulctious and good wishes in the k> ale and bridegorom.

A wonderful array of wedding gifts was displayed in the lounge, which was charmingly adorned with pastel tinted carnations and great bowl s of piiik and blue hydrangea.

The wedding breakfast was served in the .drawingroom, pink roses, heuchern, and blue delphiniumns carrying oat the colors of the bridal party, being used with artistic effect in the decoration of the table. The usual toasts wore honored, and the handsome wedding rake was cut and dispensed by the bride.

Later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon, midst showers of confetti, the bride travelling in a smartly tailored frock of nav.v blue red flecked wool maroeain with a plain navy bolero, and a a geraniumn red straw hat. Mrs. Stubbs mother of the bridegroom was wearing a hnnflsome frock of navy blue flocked maroeain relieved with ecru lace and a hat to match. Her bouquet in delicate shades of mauve was made hv Mrs. W. Dunlop. Airs. E. ITnrvey sister of the bride, wore an elegant frock of floral silk maroeain in shades of blue and lom,on .wiUt_a_-tua tching coatge-and. a bluestraw hat trimmed with lemon.

Mrs. 0. Cooper, sister of the bridegroom, chose a becoming ensemble of wine colored crepe do chine with beige trimmings and q hat to tone.

Aliss N. Stuhbs. sister of the bridegroom was wearing an attractive frock of saxe blue fiat ci'opo patterned in autujmn shades and hat. on suite.

Airs. Renner wore a gracefully designed frock of Burgundy red printed flat crepe with a matching coatee and a. wide black hat.