Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 12199, 10 March 1934, Page 3

Women’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. Haszard ( Waihi) .were- visitors, to Gisborne. .this week."

'Mrs. It. Kemp is the guest of Miss, E. Lesion, . Childers 'road.

"Miss M.' Somers has returned to Auckland, after - visiting , -Mrs., H. L

Primrofie, vßallahce -'kti-eeit.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Robert; on returned yesterday 'from a. ivi<$ s & itD Wellington and Hastings.

Mr. and Mrs. AV. Hay (Timaru), who have been visiting Auckland, ate at present the guests oi Mrs. ItRobertson, Irauui road.

Miss E. Scantloijury (Wellington, is 'Staying with Miss. Joan Wallis, Haiti.

Miss Judy Smitii, who ha s . been visiting relatives, and friends m Poverty Hay, returned to Hawke’s Hay ' yesterday. • '

Mr. and Mi's. -Brian Todd (Wellington). who have been visiting re. lativeg in Poverty Bay,, are leaving for Auckland to-morrow.

Mrs. W. Hamilton Irvine entertained friends at x a delighflully informal morning tea'at her riverside home on Thursday.

'Pbe Hov. .Bonham. Anglican Diocesan organiser, and Airs. Bonham have been the guest 1- , of T -r and Mrs. G. V. Smith, “Wailaria.” Tatutaki. * * Air. and Airs. C. F. F. CiuytonGfeeue, are visiting friends- in Poverty Bay, and intend returning to Hamiltou on Monday. :'fc . Mrs. M. Brownlie (Prasertown) accompanied by her two children, is the guest of Mrs AV- B. Barker, “Mideluay.” * * * Mr. and Mrs. 1,1- Barker and Master R. Barker, are motoring to Wellington to-morrow to farewell Alix-es I’. and V. Barker, who are sailing by tlio Eangitiki on Friday, on a lengthy visit to England.

Mr. and Mrs, A. Steele (Pehiii) Aliss A. Gillingham and Mr. TV. B M-yssnm.ii (A\ T ac,rcuga-o-kuri) arc ’returning to-morrow-- from a •■ainping trip to Lake AA'ajUaremoana.

Airs. AV. G. Aiaclourin, who has been visiting her daughters. Aleschime* B. <G. Watkins and J. D. 'Williams (Ruatoria), has returned to Hcxtou.

Air. and Airs. J. i). Williams, who have boon staying with Mi's. W. G. Mucin uri n, ’‘Waipuru,’’ ti’i’o returning to Huatoria to-morrow.

Mrs. AY. FI. Johnston, who ha-j been the guest of All's. ,El Jiwart Brown, Ormond road, is returning t-o AYaihi on Monday.

Air. and Airs. J. C. N. Thomas motored to Auckland last week-end to meet Mr. and A!r-i. -A. -C. Davidson, of Sydney, who are en route to England, and arc now visiting Wellington, to fa'tewell their daughter. All’s i Alleen Thomas, who is sailing by the Ru'abiiic to-day >in route for England.

. .Mrs. R. Jolindon • (Auckland), accompanied by Mrs. B. C. Carpenter (Papakurfl). i 5 arriving in .Gisborne at the week-end and will be the truest of her daughter, All's. H. AV, Black. Bayly street. • * . „ * * A small, charmingly-arranged l u » - el mo n party wa s given by Airs. Af. HegaTty at Waikererau. station .on, Thursday for Airs. Brian Todd, 01. Wellington. Roses and sweet pea" in delicate shades of pink shed their fragrance upon the luncheon tables, and the'drawingroom was adoTneJ in rich shades- of gold, marigolds, golden rod and Alichaelmas daisies being used with artistic effect. TENNISThe weekly tourney arranged bv tlie lady member? of tlie AATiabnu-poko,Cl-ub was-held ■on" Wednesday, afternoon, a high wind making playing conditions somewhat unpleasant.

Afr-s. Boon and Alis, 3 D. Greaves emerged the winners and- Airs. F. lb teller and Miss N. Ala'J'tiu were the runners-up. Afternoon tea was served in tlie club-house, a howl of African marigolds beautifying, the table. Among -tlie players were: Afesdames. J. G. Robertson. AA . Alason. E. P. Kellelier, J. .-Stravvhri'dge,’ GGregory, 'P.'iChirkb Rr Sloan! : <). Lockett';’ Mi-steis ' L. Nalder. N. Stuhhs, D. Pickering anj L. Laur-; on son ' '. • •,

The' usual •weekly .tmiTnev "engaged'•'the. atteutioi.. of the lady members'of.t the Gisborne Chib on. AVedlicsdiiy ’ afternoon'' : - ■" ' ' -

, Tionpuf/" wore’-annexed : by ' Mr;? AVilson'; and ' Miss' C!.' Alaxwed "(Sydney),‘'Misses E. and Al. .Murpljy;' be* ingt tho ruhiiers-iip. ‘ • ■' ’

Aiiipng rtliese? p'reoeut wcfre: Mesdnmes.~ S'. T.‘ GreyV' ITH. ■ f'wiitJi.’ H. y. Store 1 1, G. C.t Clifton,' W. 'Neal; M. Macaulay. 'IT. Corson' P;Gunn, J; Fullerton-Smitlt ‘(Mnrtqtiy .•Si. Ormond. S. Barton. P. Crawford, J. Irvine and M." Bull: '-v ; v «. y. -r—r —— p*—r f. ••'V* f ' PBR-NTJPTTAL GIFT PABTgg '• At: very r-doliglvbfnl kitchen'' party 'Vns ‘tjarivln 'by 'Miss ‘Elsie Cox: at' her* koine in Harris' street on TnesYlav l 'cvoriiii<r in -Tionon r- o f • Miss Sffeila .Metfvxl. whose liinrriase, to M'r. A. Burge : takea place . nest '_we’ek.

Eight tables of flag five hundred were arranged in the drawingroom,-; 'which, was effectively; decorated .wipr 'richly-tinted dahlias alluringly- - coin-' billed with golden rod. ' , ; _

The player, s ; at the Winning ,table (included Misses J'. Sliecn land; i-E. Doyle and Masters'. - I. Barnard and. AA r . 1 Lysnar, each of whom' was 'foivarded with an attractive gift. .. During the evening the numerous .paresis containing all manner of useful kitchen utensils were opened by Die bride-to-be, a-isistej by: the hos-t-ess, and Air. "'Burge, on behalf ot his- - .fiancee, thanked' the ' guests for their 'greatly apprecwnted gifts. Supper -was served informally, and hite'iv community singing and.,danciug were enjoyed.

Mr,a. Cox welcomed her daughter’s guests- wearing a fiandsomo frock of brown crepe de chine patterned in autumn , tonings. . . Miss Cox wei'e a frilled frock ot cirepo in a lovely shade of blue with. ,matching slipp - r.v. Miss H. Cox cho - e a becoming frock of black velvet with ermine, cloth trimmings. Miss B. C'ox’s pretty frock of magnolia, crinkly crepe was p'rjnted in brown and orange'. The gueit of Ikui'-ur was wearing a smart frock of, printed georgette in .shades of ehainmigue blue anA gold ornamented with a blue sash. Mrs. -T. AleLeod wa.s gracefully frocked in navy blue satin relieved with touches of Inigo georgette. . Alivs chose a- siniply-eu* frock of bla/ek aa«ij grc-iVi figured marocain.

Some of tl.’c guests included: Air and All’s M Bilnam. Air and Airs f . iPrazdr; Aliases Z. -Luiiu, AT. Pirie, X. Kay, J. Sh.e ii. P. Cox. D. Cooh, N. Hill, R.. E. Doyle 1 Mosrtrs. J. AlcLcoJ. R. Mann. J. Barnard, L. Ilarrowfiekl, L. Thomson, A. AA'ehster, C. Brimsden, D. Evans. R. and J. TrnfFf.Td, AV. Lwnar, D. Lnnu. R Pearson. S. Vincent and J. Berry. \ A. BRIDGE TEA. On Wednesday afternoon Alesdame.>. H. L. Primrose and H. AicLernon combined in giving a cha'i’mingly arranged bridge tea, at Die borne of tlie former for Airs. O. R. FaTrcr, of Hamiltou. • A. wealth of dahlias in rich autumn tonings were chosen for the adornment- of the d v awi)igreom. an,] a bowl of mixed blooms was used with artistic effect in the decoration of the tea tabic. Airs. Primrose was vrv small, in a simply designed frock of navy blue and white printed georgette. Airs. AlcLernon wore a becoming frock of black mar'ocain palt-Tond in green and gold 'tonings. Mr«. S. AlcLernon was wearing an elegant gown of black georgette and lace.

The guest of Imn'-ur chose a gracefully cut frock of Lido blue crinkly erepo fi’iidied with a vesfee of while giHirgette and a small -straw Lab to match.

ORArOND GARDENING CIRCLE. AVith'the object oi - 'returning much enjoyed hospitality the gardening circle of the Ormond Women’s J.ustituto invited the. members of tlie GishoTiie AVomen's Club and Poverty Bay Gardening Circles to a de--,ight|‘ul Social al’teilneon -on AVcdr.esday in tho local ball. V eomprenensiro and very beautiful display of autumn bPonis and pot plants was arranged lor the entertainment of the guests anj Proved a source of admiration and delight

Tlie ron-oail, ‘Gardening Hints,” brought, forth much useful information, the contributions of Afcsdames. Faulds ancf R-. Hepburn who, in addition answered many questions, being particularly'- helpful. A delectable afternoon tea ivas served informally by the members. GISBORNE -CROQUET CLUB.

The 'Gisborne Croquet Club attracted' the' usual number of enthusiasts on both Wednesday and ThuTsday and the keenly-contested games were' thoroughly enjoyed. Tea was served in the pavilion during a. pleasant infer hi do in the play, dahlias in wonderful autumn tunings beautifying the -table. Among those present were: Afes(l antes. T. -Corson, P. A. Alun'ro, E. A; Atonereiff, Kennedy, F. Ellis, A. AV. J. Alann; J. S. AVauehop, V. E - Ormiston, T. G. Lawless, H. Gilmer, F'aithfull, AA-”. A. Jennings, S AleKonzie. G. Henderson, N. Gaiidell, (1. Burch, C. Alatthew-s. J. Nasmith, L Al'cGinnity;'H. F. Forster, A. J. Barna'rd, S. AVaite, AJ. Cranney and D. G. Robertson, .DANCE AT AIAIvARAKa: The Alukai’iika-Matawlierb- Hall was on l’ete . -oni.'Tliursduy: night--when -a very) successful- dance .was; held under, the, auspices , of .Lite ball coin mite, tte. -

Pjnk and green streamcT; lent -a festive-air to the - ;?ceue, . and both th'SAfloprtand-the niusic were alltliat could ho desired the ~ cool- . atpios-. pljere being-an. added iucenlivo to dancing. - - ; . : r • . Tfiete \yas an . attendan.ee , : pf -app'roxi.mate)v. .a: .hundred, couples,. and the programme of modern, .and . bidtime dances went with a. awing fcoJp beginning to end. • The floor lif as ably controlled by Air. A. Poole, - and.’ -insniritiifg musm? was .'supplied bv -AVadeV cTchestya; - :Mrs-- -Clarke affcisting wiih. the extras.

A>'AlCnte ' Carlo waltz contest proved 'popular- and - wasJwoii by >'Alts. Marshall' and' Mf.' Dunstan. f f ■" Tho—siqiper arrangements were in the'hands of a ladies” conirnjttee,tlie table decorations consisting of 1 shaaed' dahlias. : \ it T' j ..... . . y. •. 1

MAKAIiAKA-MATAWHERO WX) The annual mcodtmg of the abqve % Institute v'as held in tlio MakurukaMatawheru Hall on Wednesday altoriioon, ..Mrs, Mei ntosh pros id in;; ■«y.dr;• an attendance oi appfoximatc-, ly sixty members. The president presented' her 'report,, and favourable comment was milder on tl} G success. of‘tlie past year as 'revealed in’ the annual report. The financial statement also showed a satisfactory balance. Seven new members, Mesdmucs. Hammond, Full-on, McGibbou. Buckland-, Msllor, Mitchell and F. Allen, were elected. Officers for the .ciisui.tirr year were elected a.<j. follows: Rra'ddent. Mrs. Livingston; vice-president, Miss M. Herbert; secretary, Miss E. Poole; treasurer, Mrs. AVeastall: committee, Mesdames. Dunn, TT. Smith, B"iidon. McLduglilin and Misses Spratt and Dolman,

Mrs. .A. Lange was appointed to, represent the Institute at tlie annual meeting of tlie .Poverty Bay Federation of Women’s'- Institutes, which takes place next month. Arrangements were, finalised in regard . to tli"i celebration of the Institute’s birthday -next month, and the offer of Mrs. flare to donate the cake was gratefully accepted.

■ Votes nf thanks werg mr-.e,] to the retirino officers, scrutineers and tellers and business matters' concluded. VvUh a rote of thanks t/> Mrs. Mclntosh for so ably filling the chair.

A pleasant nocia] half-hour followed, during which Mrs. A. Lange was heajrd to advantage in a humorous reading, a,nd Mis® ,T. Sealey contributed two delightful items, a recitation anj a dance number. An amusing competition, arm,up'd bv Misn M. Herbert, was veil by Miss Ma’rtin. Afternoon tea was dispensed b> Mesdames. McKee. We'"-'tnll. IJaildon; Saunders' and Crafts. N.Z. STYLES FOR AVO MEN. The vegue of home dressmaking is growing rapidly in Gisborne, for it means an attractive and alluring hobby, and is also v;ry profitable from a financial viewpoint. Undoubtedly the best patterns in the Dominion to-day aro tkor e issued I7v tlie N.Z. Gutters’ Academy. These patterns bav-j been used by the highest-class tailors and dms.makers for many years. They are designed by experts arid are acknowledged the most perfect cut patternsthat can be produced. Eastwood’s Book Store are agents f°r these patterns, where they may be inspected in hundreds. All the latest designs are included in the stocks, and more arrive each week. The prices range- from ninepenco to eighfeenpeuce, and directions are so plain that they can be followed even by a child. Call and inspect; yon will not be pressed to buy. Eastwood’s Book Store. Gladstone road and Derby street. Full particulars will b c sent to country patrons on inquiry*—Advt.

BI'QTJGE. A delightful bridge party was given by Mrs .E. Ewart Brown at her homo in Ormond road cn Tuesday night for Mrs. 'V. H. Johnston, ‘“>l Waihi, who i s at present- her guest. Groat bowL- of dahlias; in wonderful autumn tonings veto used with artistic effect in the decoration ot the drawingroom, and in .the diningroom, where supper was served, a bowl of mixed blooms beautified the table.

The hostess was wearing a,n elegant frock of black georgette and lace cut on. graceful lines.

Mrs. .Johnston was smart in a frock of black georgette combined with matching lace, and a black velvet coatee.

Among the gutsts were: Me.‘> dainos. N. TV Bull. 0. IR. Farrer (Hamilton). 11. L. Maclean. Maryon. Haszard (Waihi). F. W. Nolan. L. Cot.te.rill, L. T. Bernard. G. W. Willock, A. M. Buffett: Misses 11. Nolan, I). Bagnall and V. Burna-i'd-A FAREWELL TEA. Yesterday afternoon, MVs. \Y. 1L Barker, gave a very delightful tea party at “MklelnayF a.s a l'arewed to. Mrs. W. Clark, who with her husband and small son, is wintering abroad. Roses, stock and dahlias, in delicate shades c-f pink and umethyex. were alluringly combined in the rmeoration of the drawingroom, anT in the diningroom, where tea wa s served. a crystal howl of galliardias was used with artistic effect in the decoration of the table.

The sun shone brightly later in the afternoon, and the guests enjoyed the rich autumn, beauty of the picturesque garden, its many rustic walk"* offering wonderful vistas ot the Bay and surrounding hilts. 'JPbe . hostess wa s wearing an elegant. frock of lapis; lazuli blue georgette o'rn'ainentod with pin tucks and finished at tbo hem with a tiny rucking.. Mrs. Clark wore a tailored. coat of .black matila with a silver fox collar over a frock of dclf blue and white printed flat crepe and a small black felt hat.

thoso a\lio we're afforded the opportunity of wishing the departing','guest. “bon voyage” under such pleasant circumstances were: — Mesdamos y. Barker, W. G. Sher- . r-a’tCl J. Blair, F. B. Ba'rker,) R. Barker. Bruce Muir. A. AV. Murray, A. SI Seymour, E. H. Mann, 11. L. i Maclean .AV. H: Johnston (AVailii), 11. L.. Pfjni'rose, 0. R. Farrer (Hainilton), G. Kemp, Selby, E. Ewart Brown. F. W. .Nolan : Missc-s E- and L. Barker; H. and M. Bradley. - At. "E. -Craig.,. E.; .Williamson and B. Murray. -•