Women's World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12525, 10 April 1935, Page 3

Women's World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss H. Steele spent the week end with Mrs P. SeannelL Whatatutu. * » • Airs R. Tv. Murphy, Afuriwai v , ha® returned from a visit to Dunedin. m m Mrs T. W. White (Rotorua) is staying at the Gisborne Hotel. «.' m m Mrs G. M. Dodgshun hsa returned from a brief visit to Auckland. » m <R Mrs G. Wheeler has returned from a short visit to the Coast. '* # » Miss H. Jackson, Auckland) is the guest of Mm Claud Williams. “Coventrv,” Muriwai. « • ff Mrs Norman Smith sailed hv tho Wanga.nef.la from Wellington) yesterday, on a visit to Sydney. . * *■ • Mr and Mr® T. Iloldcn arc leaving to-day on a. visit to Lake WaikaTemoana. * « ■* Misses G. Smith and V. Dodd! were tho week end guests of Mrs C. L. Tu Lock, Wh atatutu. ® «> •» All's*’ J. Kruse, Havelock North, is the guest of her sister, Airs 11. Kenway, Harris street. « # * Miss Helen Veiteh*, Ilangaroa, is tho guest of her cousin, Airs S. IP. Gillingham, Fairlie, South Canterbury. * @ *» Air and Mrs P. Barker, Hastings, are arriving in Gisborne to-day, ana will be tjhe guests of Airs F. B, Barker, Te Hapara. 9 « v Air and Airs H. A. Jensen, AVaip’r i Bay, who have been the guests of Air and Mrs G. H. Seddon, Hinalci St., returned homo this week. m « © Airs TI. B. Williams, accompanied by her daughter, Afiss Janet AVilliam's, who is finishing her education abroad, leaves tomorrow for Auckland! whence she sails on Saturday by the Rangitanc for England. 9 * m ■ Mr and Airs Eevdl and family, formerly of Wellington), who are making their homo in Gisborne, a,re at present staying nf, tho Gisborne Hotel. * 9 * Airs and Mrs G. Alorljmer and Aliss June Mortimer (Ireland) who have been staving with Airs J. C. N. Thomas, Owen road., are leaving to. day for Pakarae, where they will be the guests of Airs AA 7 . Seymour, prior to visiting Airs W. R. B. AYiUook.

BRIDE ELECT ENTERTAINED

A delightful ‘kitchen tea’ was given by Aliss AI. Foster at her home in Whittaker street, on Afonday afternoon., in honor of Alias Florence Packo, whose marriage to Air Peter de Lauiour takes place on Easier Monday. Bridge tables were arranged iri the drawingroom, which "was charmingly decorated with dahlias in delicate pastel shades, the tea tables in the diningroom being artistically adorned with helianthus alluringly com bined with delphiniumns. Later in tho afternoon the numerous parcels, containing all manner of useful kitchen utensils, were open ed by the bride-to-be, who acknowledged the gifts very prettily. Airs Foster welcomed 1 her daughter's guests wearing a graceful frock ol heavy crepe ,iu a rich shade of crushej strawberry. Aliss Foster chose a becoming frock of duck-egg blue crinkley crepe designed with a yolk of ivory lace. The guest of honor wore a Smart frock of reseda green silk with beige trimmings and a brown and beige straw hat., Mrs H. Packe was (wearing a handsome ensemble of black and grey printed flat crepe and a, small hat to, tone. Among the guests were; Afesdames E. Gully) P. Barlow, T. Scott; ATisse» R,. Scott. C. Blackburn, AI. Walton. O. Christophers, F. Mattihews, E. Wilson., N. Leslie, S. Ormond, G. Smith and I. Hunt.

A FAREWELL PARTY A delightful bridge tea given by Airs L. T. Burnard, at her home, in Russell street, on Afonday afternoon k afforded' many friends of Airs H. B. Williams the opportunity of wishing her ‘bon v-oyage,’ under very pleasant circumstances. Tho rooms wore gay with a, wealth of autumn blooms arranged with charming effect. Dahlias in delicate tints of pink, mauve and cyclamen beautified the drawingroom, arid bowls of mixed flowers, intermingled with richly hued foliage were chosen for the adornment of the study. A delectable tea was served in the diningroom). shaded nasturtiums shedding their fragrance on the table. The hostess was wearing an elegant frock of dull Nack crepe ornamented with pin tuck® and touches of yermillion red. Aliss A 7. Burnard, who assisted in the entertainment of the. guests was becomingly f rocked in patterned georgette in deep, eream and geranium reff tunings. Tho guest of honor was extremely smart in a tailored suit of leaf brown kasha nn f ] n. felt bat to match. Among the guests were; Afesdames C. Hi. Bull. N. H. Bull, D. R, B. Willoek, R. G. Crawford, W. Hamilton Irvine, W. A. Bowie, R. L. Afaclean, G. T. Parker, R. J. B. Fni'.l P. R. Muir, A. TT. Russell; P. AV. Nolan, El J. Stock, IT. ATcLerrron, E. Adgir,' A. ;,T. Stockj' >S. D. .Nathan,, R. IT. Burke, J. W. Williams, t l. Blair ; R, Dobson, A. M. Pufiett. O.

{ G. Hold's worth, J. A. AloLeod, A. F. | Houston, G. AA 7 . AVi(lock\. M. J. AA r hite, F. Kahlenberg; Alisses IINolan, At. Rees, R. Barry, M. Haggetty O. Crawford, D. Bagnall, and M. Macaulay. A GIFT PARTY , Yesterday afternoon Airis AV. Clark entertained a large number of friends in a very charming manner alt “Open.” The weather was all that could be desired, a light breeze tempering the brilliant sunshine and the picturesque garden, filled with rich autumn beauty, offered many attractions. Each guest was invited to bring a gift towards the replenishment of the linen room at the Heni Alataroa Children’s Home, and that the object was a popular one was evidenced by the generosity of the response. As , president of the Cook County Women’s Guild,. the organisation responsible for the upkeep of the home . Airs Clark take® a. keen interest in tho welfare of the istitution, which largely owes its present very satisfactory position to her efforts.' Easy chairs were advantageously placed on tho wide verandahs midst ! lovely pot plants," and” indoors the rooms were gay with a wealth of flowers. Ea/ly autumn though it is there seemed, to ho no shortage of roses, and very beautiful blooms were combined with Alichaelma.s daisies in the decoration of both the drawingroom and the hall, while vividly-hued dahlias were used with artistic effect, in the adornment of the smoking-room. A delectable afternoon tea was served in the diningroom, slender silver vases of shaded nasturtiums being chosen for the decoration of the (Charmingly arranged table. Later the hostess delved into an enormous clothes basket, the many inviting-looking parcels revealing a wonderful assortment of blankets, sheets, pillow cases, and towels. Mrs Clark was extremely smart in an ensemble of black and white printed ninon, deigned with a threequarter length coat ornamented with deep cuffs composed of bias frills, and a large hat of black and white spotted net and black straw. Among the guests were: Afesdames C. Gray. G. Stock, T. Holden, AV. R. Barker, IT. Kenway, J. Kruse (Havelock North). W. Graham, AA 7 . 0. Maclaurin, B. G. Crawford, J. LKirker, A. AA 7 . Murray, Bruce Muir, \V. Hegarty, P. R, Muir, W. B. Willoek, H. B. Williams, L. Cotterill B. C. Jeffreys. T. AV. Nolan. J. Blair G. AI. Dodgshun. R.. L. Afaclean, Bradley-Smith, E. Knhlenburg, E. T. Chrisp, H. Angell, F. B. Barker, R. Graham, J. O. Field. G. V. Smith. W. R. B. Willoek, J. M. Monckton, Ej- Monckton, A. AI. Puflett, Claud Williams, J. A. AleLeoii, F. Tolerton, EC. E. Dodd. B. J. Holdisworth. J. W. AA r illiams, C. G. Holdsworth, E. R. Black; Alisses G. AVheeler, E, Willis, B. Bradley, 8., L.. and L. Orr, N., L.. and AI. Tucker, E. Alyhill, R.. Barry. E, Rood, M. Smith, and B. Murray. GOLF OPENING OF 193 d SEASON. Tho enthusiasm displayed by tlie members of the Poverty Bay Golf Club at the official opening of the Awapunf links on Saturday afternoon wafs a happy augury for the success of the 1935 season. Playing conditions were ideal, and the coursa, especially for the commencement of the season, was in excellent order. The Canadi‘,«n feiuhsome tourney was won by Mr and Airs F. Fenwiicld with a. net. score of 71, Aliss O. Mead and Air Corkery with 72 net being the runners-up. At the conclusion oft the match afternoon tea was served in the pavilion by the lady members, bowls of dahlias and golden marigolds being used with artistic effect in. the decoration of the tables. Among those present were; Alesdames A. F. Houston, K. G. Butters) L. T. Barnard, E. Harper, E. R. Beckett), F. T. Robinson, G. H. Seddon, W. Cave, R. TJ. Burkp T. B. Tyorjnan; Misses H. Nolan. AI. Bull,, AI. Rees, G. Faram, AI. NicoA D Adams, IT. Fisken, Emmersoni Alorrison, P. De Costa, Dunn. I. O’Meara and Tiffon. A bogey match, the opening event. on the 1936 programme for the lady members of the Poverty Bay Golf Club, drew a. large entry yesterday afternoon. Fbllowing are the results: Mrs E. Harper (9) 1 down,; Airs D. E. Chrisp. (5), 2 down; Airs K. G. Butters (14) 2 down; Mrs A. F. Houston (8), 4 down; Miss AI. Bull (5) 4 down; Airs F. Fenwick (7) 5 down; Mists D. Faram (II) 5 'down; Aliss Tiffen (16) 6 down. An L.G.U. medal round has been set down for Tuesday next. W AIM AT A WOAIEN’S INSTITUTE. Tho,, monthly meeting of tho Waimat.a Women’s Institute was held on Thursday ' afternoon in t!ho ..local half. The newly elected president, Airs L. Newman presided, and tho singing of the Institute odo opened a very interesting and enjoyable gathering. Arrangements were discussed in regard to the annual birthday party, which' takes place on May 9, iho forthcoming drama festival, and sale of work. A diverting same “alphabetical telegrams” proved the source °f much amusement. Both competitions (a) needlework (collar mid cuffs) and (b) cooking (jam rc>-l),, were annexed by Miss P. Jones. • ! The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs L. Newman; vice-president, Airs Greaves; secretary, Afiss D. Jones; . press correspondent, Miss M. Jones; committee Mesdames G4|gre®. and Mazengarb,

A BON VOYAGE PABTY. A number of pleasant- parties have been arranged recently for Airs IT. B. AVilliams prior to her departure on a visit to England. On Saturday night Airs AA r . A Bowie was hostess at. a. delightful bridge party at her home on Kniti Esplanade. Dahlias in soft paste] tonin«s were choiien for the adornmeni of Die drawingroom;, and Ho diningroom was gay with golden marigolds the same blooms being used with artistic effect in the decoration of the supjier table. The hostess was wearing a smart frock of floral georgette m delicate pastel shades ornamented with a sash of blue ring velvet. The guest of honor wore ;in elegant. frock of leaf brown bv-e cut on graceful lines.

TENNIS

Although the weather on. Saturday afternoon was not. particularly inviting the final of the men’s sing-os championship tourney conducted bv the Gisborne Club, drew a. number of ini crested spec t.a tors. 'Pile finalists, Alessrs N. 11. Bull and A. Shop and were both in excellent form and tlm match went, to tho full five sets, tho former emerging the winner. Afternoon tea was dispensed in the pa.vilion by the ladv members. Among tho>se present were: Alesdamos E. W. Nolan, K. Reid, S. T. Gray. P. Pittar, IT. Uopkinson, D. Cranswick, B. Haache, A. AVilson, E. J. Stock. E. A. Smith, J. T. Parker AA T . Neal, D. E. Chrisp, H. AfcLernon, N. IT. Bull. L. C. Parker, AV. Afaclaurin, L. Barlow, A 7. Havre A 7. T. C. Savage, F. A. AfcFadycn; Alisses At Alartin and 11. Lane Lovely dahlias combined' with golden marigolds were chosen by the hostesses, Afesdames A. AfcGregor, A. H. Rows on and AI. Teoco. for the decoration of the tea tahi.c at- the Whataupoko Club on Saturday afternoon. Among the players were: Afesdames TI. H. Barker,. R. Sloan, F. AlcDonald, P. A. Clark, F. R. Pilcher. 0. R.. Olsen, G. N. Lockett; Alisses D. Pickering, N. Bigncll, N. Stubbs and R.. McCarthy.

Owing no doubt to counter attractions the attendance, at the Te Hapara courts was sinai!le-r than usual on Saturday. Afternoon tea was dispensed by tho Misses AI. Gordon and! 0. Smitlf miniature sunflowers being used with artistic effect in the decoration <>f tlm table in the pavilion. Some of those present were: AL's R. AATston ; Alisses E. Pierov, E. Clark, E. Maxwell. M. Gordon, G. Smith and E. and V. Benson.

AN INFORMAL LUNCHEON On Monday Airs H. B. Williams, who is being feted by lier friends, prior to her departure for England was the guest of honor at a delightfully informal! luncheon party given hy Aim F. AV. Nolan, at lier homo in Russell street. Mixed blooms wore used with artistic effect in the decoration of the drawingroom, and the luncheon table was adorned with .a bovd. of very beautiful. deep red dahlias. ; The hostess was wearing a. smart frock o f navy-blue flat crepe patterned in black and contrasting shades of blueAirs Williams chose a becoming tailored! suit pf Deaf brown kasha n nd a ba* of matching felt.

A WOOLSTIED DA.VCR Few would have nA;ngn,iso<l the woolsho c [ at AA’airoro station, Tikitiki, on Friday night, when Mr and Ahs At. Guclgeon gave a really delightful dance in celehraTion of the birthday o£ their daughtoiy Cecily. With the aid of attractive streamers and multi-colored lanterns the somewhat uninteresting interior oi th e woolshed was transformed, for the space of an evening, into a gay ballroom. Charmingly rendered items were contributed by Air F. B. Ludbrook, Alisa Brenda Ludbrook and Airs F. Wil iams each performer being greete( | with warm approval by., the -delighted' guests. At the conclusion of a delectable supper, the health of the celebrant was proposed by Air E. It. Ludbrook and his request- for musical, honours met with a hearty response. Extras were played hv Airs J. F. Metcalfe. Misses Kura Beale and Jocelyn Ludbrook and Alessrs A. Anderson an,] Pyrip the “saxa phonic efforts” of the latter being especially appreciated. The hostess was smart in a frock of ninon printed in a floral design, and For daughter 'looked very charming in white chan esc tacotas. The many guests from near and far —some having travelled a distance of forty miles for the occasion—included: Airs and Airs AA 7 . F. Aletcalfe. Air and Ahs X. P. Branson Air and Airs C. Al. Williamson, Ah and Airs X. C. Hughes, Ah and Ahs M. AA r . .TTauwell, Air and 'Airs A. C. Woo(£ Air and' Airs H. C. AA Tilliamson, Air and Airs J. F. AVilson, Air an c ] Airs J. L. Coats, Ah and Airs J. F. Shariand, Air and 1 Airs .1. T. Bush, Air and Ahs P. Kemp Ah and Ahs Pyno, Air and Ahs W. Hobcroft, Air and Airs Thatcher; Alrs.S. Ford; Aliases K. and AT. Boal c , J. and B. Ludbrook, J. Kirkhaiv] J. Currie, Al. Stnndish. AA T . and T>. Metcalfe, ,T. Heath, L. Bowes. B. AVftson J. AA 7 illiamson Al. and .T. Badland, J. McLean, X. Alcove, F. Cox, M. AlcNeil, A. Howe,' B. and G. AVillin ms. F. AYhitta., N. Brndie, Al. AYelby, ,T. Boxhall • Afessrs. E. B. Lad brook, B. Taylor,' R. Alotealfe, 8.. Lndbrookj T). Broad, AV. McLean. A. Evans, ,T. T. AVood. B. Haworth, C., L. AA r ood„ B. B. Wright, P. Baker, T. Flotohoi", B. Harrisory ,T. Pringle. .T. AA 7 hiskor, C. Alcß.ae, A. Fraser, XT. AViliiams, J. Smith, A. Anderson, and B. Shorriff.

POVERTY BAY HUNT CLUB. In spite °f tlio fact, that the sport was only fair a, birr field and a largo number of spectators thoroughly enjoyed the outing provided by the weekly meet of tjho To'verty Bay’ hounds held on Saturday at Bapanui homestead, tho property of Air. AT. Jobson. During a, pleasant interlude much appreciated! refreshments wore served by Mesdamos J. 0. N. Thomas, W. L. Rutledge and R. IT. Burke, in a. picturesque spot beneath shady trees. Among those in tho saddle wore: The master, Air IT. H. D'od's and Alts Doris, Air and Mrs B. Burlcoj Air and Mrs H. R. Williams; Airs W. Robson; Misses ,T. RuLodge, S. Ormond, .T. Doris, ,T. Mortimer (Ireland), 0. E. Williams, R. Mekensdo W. Fenton, Hale, Hansen; MessrsM. Moore, G. Mortimer (Ireland), E. Thomas, Tietjon (2), Eraser (2), E. Bruce, B. Black. R. Rice, W. Hale, M. O’Donneß, C. Alrmekton. G. Fisken, Daulton, H. Nicolas T. Lange Parkinson and Alas tors Hale and Red'stane.

Some of the. spectators included; Air and Airs J. A. AlcLeod> Air and Airs ,1. C. N. Thomas. Mi- and Airs J. Jobson, Air and Airs C. Pietnm;. Mr an c ] Airs B. G. Taylor, Air and Mrs T. F rasor, Air and All's Carleton AViT.iams, Air and Airs B. Fraser, Ah and Airs G. Afoore; Alesdames AA . L. Rutleck)f\ G. Alortimer (Ireland) E. Adair. B. IT.l T . Burke. Hale. Bedstone, Alaclde. McKenzie; Alices Jobson, E. Thomas, 1). Bntledge. A". Hansen; Alessrs B. Sherratt, Daultou, Sistersoi\ B. 11. Bailey (Auckland) and J. Bailey (Tirau). A’ALEBICTOin'. Tile AVaoronga-o-knri TTall was the scene of a., very pleasant social gathering on Saturday night, when the settlers of the district entertained Air Hi chard Jeffreys, who is making his future homo in To Karaka. The large attendance was a striking tribute to the popularity of the guest of honor, who was also offered many congratulations and good wishes on Iris approaching marriage io Miss Bryce.

Dancing was enjoyed to gay and inspiring music supplied by a. Tiniroto orchestra, delightful extras being contributed by Airs A. G. Jeffrey. During the evening Mr S. E. Gillingham expressed the deep regret of the district at Afr Joffroys’s impending departure and on behalf of those present wished him every success and happiness in tho future. Mrs A. G. Jeffrey then asked the guest of honor to accept, a fhxvsido cha.ir and a travelling rug as a. tangible token of the esteem of his many friends.

On behalf of the Tahunga residents Air Baker made a presentation of a handsome silver tea p°t and referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Joffreys’s many sterling qualities. Tho recipient acknowledged the gifts and good wishes with warm appreciation. A delectable supper was served informally by the indies of the district.