Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXI, Issue 12398, 10 November 1934, Page 3

Women’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

: Mrs. D. L. Muir lias returned from a visit to Hamilton and Wellington. * V ' Mrs. Gerald Kemp, who lias been visiting lier sons, .Messrs, 11. and B. Kemp, Rere, intends returning 1 to- ‘ day. ■ «* ’ * Mrs. G. Stock is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Monckton, Patutahi, . ** ' w Miss G. Knight (Dannovirko), who has been the guest of Miss B. Kemp, Russell street, is at present staying with Miss S. Barton, Whittaker street. ». # * Mrs. 0. Todd (Wellington), who has Leon visiting Tokomaru Bay, has returned to Gisborne and is again the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. Dobson, Hurakura road. « * w ' The Bishop of Waiapu, the Right Rev. Dr. 11. W. Williams, and Mrs. Williams, are the guests of the Rev. R. Hodgson and Mrs. Hodgson, the Vicarage, Waercnga-a-hika. * <* a Mrs. L. Balfour, Poverty Bay divisional commissioner of Girl Guides, and Mrs. R. Andrew, district commissioner, arc leaving on Tuesday next to attend the annual Dominion conference of Girl Guide commissioners in Hastings.

Miss C. Dauiel is returning from a visit to Hawke’s Bay to-morrow. « * « Mrs. G. B. Oman and Mrs. W. D. Morley intend leaving tomorrow for Te Puia, where they will spend a short holiday. * S? ® Miss M. Kennedy, of Wellington, who has recently been the guest of Mrs. T. A. Coleman, Hinaki Street, returned to her homo last week. > o » • Sister Root, of Gisborne, is spending a holiday at Vv aipukurau. * * © Mrs. E. Loisel (Tolaga Bay) and Mrs. O. T. Williams (Ruatoria) left on Thursday on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. ® ■* Miss Alary Williams, who has been the guest of Mrs. O. T. Williams, Ruatoria, left Gisborne yesterday for Rotorua on route for her home at the Bay of Islands. s * * Miss E. Murphy (Panikau) left on Thursday for Hawke’s Bay, to attend the Woodford House School rc-union. » 8 * Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peel (England) are arriving in ’Wellington bv the lonic on November 1-1, on a visit to the latter’s mother, Mrs. C. Agnew Brown, Stout street. Gisborne. * * Miss H. Thomson (Wellington), who has been the guest of Mrs. 11. B. Williams, “Turihaua,” is at present staying with Mrs. S. D. Nathan, Lukura road. * * » The fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Business Women's Club was held at Be Grand Oafe on luCsday evening, Mrs. Hugh Jones presiding over a large attendance; of members. Miss Constance Osborne concluded her series of talks on her experiences abroad, and was accorded the closest attention. ' During the evening the club’s annual donation ol Christmas gifts to the Returned Soldiers’ Association was handed to Mr. W. Oakden, who thanked the members on behalf of the association.

A TEA PARTY. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. J. Blair invited a number of friends to a charmingly arranged tea party at her home in Iranui road, to meet Mrs. I l '. T. Morgan, of Wellington. The weather was delightful and a very pleasant time was spent wandering round the pretty garden and later chatting indoors, the guest of honor enjoying the opportunity afforded of renewing old friendships. The drawingroom was artistically decorated with howls of mied blooms, and tea was served informally from a flower-decked table.

ST. JOHN’S LADIES’ GUILD. Complete success attended the very delightful garden party held under the auspices of St. John’s Anglican Ladies’ Guild at “The Laurels,” the home of Mrs. C. H. Perns, on Thursday afternoon. The weather was all that could he desired for an out-door function, and the picturesque grounds, so admirably adapted to such an occasion, were looking very attractive in tho brilliant sunshine. Two diverting .competitions,' conducted by Mrs. Dennis, who also donated the charming prizes, wero.bo.th won by Mrs. Harvey, consolation prizes going to Mesdamcs. ; A. Clare and Simpson respectively, i f A delicious afternoon tea was served informally by guild members beneath the trees .on the lawn: / • Each guest . brought a /contribution towards the jumble' stall at the forth-, coming sale of; work, aiid a ’ large number of . parcels of- all shapes and sizes were received. Y ' On belialf •of the guild the president, Mrs.’ A. Clare, thanked Mrs Ferris .for haying. placed Tier home at the disposal vof the oommitteo, • and also all who had assisted in-making the afternoon such l an ''’' Outstanding success. . ; ;

Mrs. Ferris was wearing a smart frock of black': and white patterned flat crepe and a white hat.

TENNIS.

The first of the weekly tourneys arranged b,y the lady members of the Gisborne Club was held on Wednesday afternoon under ideal weather conditions, a cool; breeze tempering the bright, sunshine. Excellent entries were received, and the. keenly contested games were thoroughly onjoyed. The successful competitors. were Mesdames. C. H. Wells and E. Harper, Mesdames. ,B. Hacche and E. Smith’,being the runners-up. . Other players included: Mesdames. K. G. Butters, G. O. Clifton, Wil«on. aud-G. H. Seddon; Misses D. Bartou, M. Smith, V. Barnard, Fisken PB P. Crawford, J. Indue, M. Macaulay, D. Jeune,’ L. Davys,.P. Do Costa. R. Sinclair, S., Barton, P. Gunn, .E. Barkervand D. Adams.

The weekly .tournament organised by the lady members of the Whataupoko Club- drew a large . entry on Wednesday afternoon, keen enthusiasm being displayed by the tors.

Honors were annexed by Mrs. E. P. Kellibcr and Miss Pickering. Mesdames. F. R. Pitcher and P. A. Clark being the runners-up. Tea was served in the pavilion during an interlude in the play, a crystal vase of aquilegia combined with abutilon adorning the table. Among the players were: Mesdames. H. H. Barker, A. McGregor, G. J. Robertson, C. Young. W. Mason, L. Pecce, G. N. Lockett, F. McDonald, L. Clare, R. Sloan, H. B. Turbott, J. Strawbridgo, J. IT. Sunderland, M. K. Boon; Misses R. Sic phenson, M. Martin, M. Ouseley, J. Des Bai’res, D. Greaves, N. Stubh? and L. Naldcr.

VISITOR ENTERTAI NED. On Wednesday morning Airs. AV. A. Smith invited the executive of the Gisborne Women’s Club to a charmingly arranged tea at her home in Derby street, to meet Mrs. LovellSmifch, secretary of the Hastings 'Women’s Club, who is visitipg friends in Poverty Bay. A delectable tea was served in the (lower-decked drawingroom, and a very pleasant time was spent discussing club matters and in exchanging ideas. The hostess was wearing a graceful frock of fioral flat crepe cut on simple lines. The guest of honor chose a becoming ensemble of saxe blue jersey cloth, and a hat to tone.

A MORNING TEA. A delightful morning tea was given by Mrs. W. A. Bowie at the “Mary-Elizabeth” on Wednesday, in honor of Miss H. Thomson, of Wellington, who is paring a round ■ of visits in Poverty Bay. A wealth of lovely roses creased r m atmosphere of charm, and the spent a very pleasant time chatting with their friends. The hostess was wearing a smart frock of white crinkly crep-i patterned in s, large bracken brown overebook with a coatee to match finished with white collar and cuffs stitched with brown and an orange tagel straw hat. ' Miss Thomson wore a smartly tailored suit of Wedgewood ' blue linen and a hat to tone. Among ibo guests were: Mcsdames. H. B. Williams, S. D. Nathan, G. W. Kells, F. Kahlenberg, A. S. Muir, H. Irvine, R. G. Crawford, G. I. Parker, E. J. Stock, J. G. Nolan, A. J. Stock, TV. Irwin, R. L. Maclean, N. H. Bull ; Misses R. Barry, A. Gray, M. Rees, E. Thomas and P. Seymour.

POVERTY BAY GARDENING CIRCLE.

Tho popularity of the. series, of garden parties organised by the Poverty Bay Gardening Circle was demonstrated by the large attendance of’ members at the homo of Mrs. T. Corson, Riverside road 1 -, on Thursday afternoon.

The weather was particularly' kind, enabling the guests to wander at will in the picturesque grounds. The hostess specialises in roses, and choice blooms of every variety and shade filled the air with frag* ranee, trees and lovely native shrubs forming an' effective setting for the wealth of color.

Couches and easy chairs were arranged on the shady lawn, and'a delectable tea .was , dispensed from the vei’an'dali hy j Mesdames. Crone, F. E. Ormiston, Phillips, L, Williams, D. McKoague, A'. Stoueham and Newitt. Congratulations on. the beauty of her garden, were showered upon Mrs. Corson, who was also warmly thanked for her much-enjoyed hospitality. Mrs. ■ Cbrson who,,in her part of hostess, :w'as assisted by her. daughter, Mrs. Innes Jones, Mrs! T;; A. N. Corson, ■'and Miss. Nancy Chrisp, was wearing' a smart frock' of floral crepe de chine.trimmed with green with a threequarter-length ’ black coat, arid Baku'straw hat to match. "

;‘ ■A " FAREWELL PARTY. ' ’ A - very delightful party was given recently by. Mrs. R. B. Scott at her home iii Pox street as a farewell to Mr. Malcolm' Scott, who has received .notice .of transfer to the Paeroa branch of the Bank of', Australasia. Irises and Iceland .poppies were effectively combinedin .the decoration of.'the drawingroom, and in the diningroom, .'where supper. was . served, shaded Iceland 'poppies were' .. used with artistic effect in, the decoration of the,table.'. • ; . __ ,

The prizes for the highest score were wen by Miss Colleen Blackburn and Mr. M. Stewart and each was rewarded with an ’attractive gift.

The hostess waa wearing a-smart frock of mushroom pink crinkly crepe finished with a ’gold lame shoulder capo.

The guests included; Misses M. Foster, E.’ and F. Matthews, V. Dodd, O. Christophers , .and D. Barton; Messrs. 0. Scott, E.' Jeffreys, D. Kinder, D. Wilson, R. Rutherford, and R. Bright.

TENNIS DANCE. 1 A bright and - cheery dance, organised by the members of the Patntah.i Tennis Club, • was held in the local hall on Tuesday night. Both the floor and the music were all that could he desired, each num ber supplied by Mrs. Monzies’ orchestra being repeatedly encored. . The floor was capably supervised bv Mr. C. Cusack and delightful extras were contributed by Misses E. Burgess and A. Ritchie. The supper arrangements were in the efficient hands of a ladies’ committee. the artistic table decorations consisting of bowls of pastel-hued roses and 'slender vases of sweet peas. Among those present wore: Mesdames. IJ. Atkins, D. G. Monzies. O. W. Chamberlain, B>. Williams. E. BiJham, A. Wilson, f. Fade, E. Oraill. D. Rogers; Aliases I. Speight, M. Bilham. Brown, E. Burgess, E. Affiler, E. Gould. G. Jones, R. Atkins, D. Wilson, V. Foot, D. Brown. N. Bryson, P. Brookor, S. Carter, P. Worsuop, G. Eade, M. AlcDcrmott. AT. TTanna, S. Lyons, G. Murray. N. and Maynard, J. Aloprow, E. Ballard. -E. M. Hewctson, J. Doherty, Af. TTaisman and A. Ritchie; Messrs V. Stubbing?, F. Ladd. O. Wilson. E. Salt. D. Rogers, J. Afnekie, L. Ea.sfc, N. Jones, A. Waddell, A. Baker. P. Semmens, Prentice, AV. Kennedy, E. Oraill, W. Clark. T. AlcKoaguc. 11. G. Kalman, ,T. AfcKinlcv. W. Brown, R.. Russell. .T. Bolgcr, E. Power, G. Alorgan, Williams, A. Hills, H. Hopkins, F. Pritchard, S. Scott, J. Doherfcv, F. Johnson. H. Campbell. T. Eade, T. Alunro, B. Warren; H. Ritchie. W. Wilson, P. Lyons, D. Peach, R. Boyd, D. Lyons, Rawlings, AlcAnenoy and H. Ritchie.

AIA KAR A K A-AI AT A\VHE IPi AY U-

MEN’S INSTITUTE

Mrs Livingston presided over a good attendance of members* of the Ma.karukiv-Al.atav/liero- Women’s institute m tile Hail on AVodnesdny. 'J be Kiivgiiij; of Die Institute Gdc was followed by tile leading oi: the Aspirations.

Alter visitors ha‘l teen welcomed iilouir now mem Ears . Ale-sduni(_y Proud foot, French, Elliners and Parker were admitted to ' membersiiip A vote a; condolence’ was passed to Miss Toole and Albs Hatsmau m their sad loss, members standing ut site nee. The secretary announced that Women's Institute calenders were now on sate. Airs Dunn was appointed secretary Of .the newly Termed, g’ardenVc.e eircio which already •shows great promise. The final Tuesday ox tho month was set aside dor tile meeting when a competition will bo hiid for the Lest bowl of roses. An invitation. lias been extended to- the circle from the AY omen's- Club to attend a flower display to be held in the Club Rooms on Nov. Hi. Schedules from the Nuhaka and Ormond flower shows were also to hand,

The President thanked ail who -had helped to .make the ball s-ueh a kaccess. ThiVnks were also duo to Mrs Marshall for her dona tie u of tegspooiis Miss LangeAs report, on Hie WaJx*oa. CouTtoSi- meeting vh-s- rcosAve*! •*vit!i i/i'eat interest

Tim roll call ‘Children's Humorous Sayings” was well responded to, many quaint tales being told. Miss Lange was awarded first Pli'aee for the best six varieties of vegetables grown by ■ aii -Institute member. Miss Herbert gained first place and Mrs Mollor second for i-he tea, shower, and Miss Toole and' Miss M. Jackson gained first and second place respectively for crochet d’oyiey

Mueli interest was shown m exhibition of articles made by the arts and crafts circle, the standard of work reflecting groat credit on the instructress, Mrs Daniels. Mrs Clark on behalf of the Arts and Crafts cirlco, thankoj the hall committee for the use of the hall ami also made a presentation to Mi*a Dim,lels in appreciation tV c her services during the year. Mrs Daniels suitably replied. Mrs Jenkins gave an Jnfcordsting demonstration on brass work and) was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. " .

Members were 'a’sked to bring along suggestions to next meeting for the Christmas party. Ten hostesses for the afternoon toa woro Moisdamos T 1 a nke.v, Wca,stall, Ryan, Dempsey and O’Connell

A GARDEN PARTY, Ihe funds of tho Gisborne Croquet Club henefitted considerably as • the result of a very successful garden party given by Mrs. T. Corson, at “Yelvorton,” . yesterday afternoon. The weather was all that could bo desired for such an, occasion, and the picturesque garden,filled J with tho glory of roses looked very beautiful in the'bright sunshine. Easy chairs were arranged beneath the trees permitting an excellent viewof the various competitions, and a delicious;afternoon tea was served out of doors at. small tables beautified with roses. .■■ ■ r y ' 1

. -The keenly contested:' competitions, which 1 were (-enjoyed by both' players • and spectators resulted as follows Crazy croquet, “A” 'division'.)—Mrs 4 E. Faithful!; “B” division, Mrs. H. Gilmer. Helter skelter.—“A” division Mes3ame9 W. A. Jennings and J. Nasmith; “B” division, Mesdames H.

H. De Costa and E’. A. MoucriciV. Hoops.—“A” division, Mrs. W. A. Jennings: “B” division, Mrs. If. Iris ken. The hostess was wealing a graceful ensemble of black printed flat crepe and a Baku straw hat to match. Her daughter. Mrs. limes-Jones (Christchurch), wore a smartly-cut tussore silk suit and a fawn hat. Mrs. T. A. N. Corson chose a becoming ensemble of patterned crepe in contrasting shades of blue and a hat to tone. Among those present were: -Mesdames 1«\ E : . Ormiston, If, 11. De Cosfa, A. St on eli am, M. R. Chrisp. M. A. Jennings, Olliver, Bruce Muir, T. G. Lawless, J. Nasmith, 11. Gilmer. W. E. Kennedy, N. Gandall, E. T. Doddrcll, H. F. Forster, lb. 1‘ iskeii. J. S. Wauchop. w. J. Simpson. J. A. Nicol, I- Stephenson, W. M. Jenkins, E. Faitlifull, P. Mann, E. A. Moncrieff, H. E. Wade. P. A. Munro, A. E. Gardner and Misses E. Oolebourne, F. Ormiston and Milligent.