Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12528, 13 April 1935, Page 3

Women’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs I. S. C. Da'igainis is a B,'lator i a visitor to Gisborne, * • « Mrs H. V. Stovell left On ltlhi-sdii-V on a brief visit to Wa ipUk'U-UU. «• » 9 Miss J. Nolan, AVairoai/ j» Die guest of Mrs J. Blair, Iranui foikl. •* m m Mr and Mrs E, tblsel, Tolaga Bay are holidaying at Lake Rotoiti. * * * Mi - M. Bright is a Gisborne visitor to Hawke’s Bay. • * * Miss P. Burke is the guest of Mrs J. Broad, ITutuUton * * a Mrs J. 11, Tap.iii, Ruatoi'iif, libs been tile guest Of her sister, Miss E. Williams, Clifford street * ®> o Miss B. Dobson is leaving' on Tuesday on a visit to friends in Hawke’s Bay. «r ® ft Miss Joan ttefe'd Hawke’s Bay, is the gilest of Mrs H B. Johnstone, Feffdiilg. * • w Mr W. E. Maude is the guest of , Mr and Mrs E. Loisel at Lake Roto- ■ iti. n ® a Mass M. Rees is leaving on Tuesday for Hamilton, where she will be 'lie guest °f her sister, Mrs A. J. "White. m # •* Mr and Mrs J. G. Nolan, AVairoa, are the guests of Mr J. W. Nolan, “Otipi.” « » » Miss J. Tliompson, tAuckhuid', is the guest of Miss B. O'deman, Rutciie voad, * . * * Mrs P. Pittar and Miss M. Macaulay left on Thursday ou a. brief visit to Hawke’s Bay. » a •» Mrs C. E. Lees, AA'elHngton, accompanied by ber children is arriving in Gisborne today ‘on a visit to ber parents, Mr and Mrs C. Blackburn, Domett street. * * o Mr and Mrs R. U. Burke are leaving tomorrow to spend the Easter vacation at their shack at Lake Rotoiti. * 9 • Mrs. N. Potts, who has been the guest of Mrs R. Dobson, Huraliura. roatl. intends returning to' Opotiki today. « 4* a Mrs O. Matthews, accompanied by her daughters, the Misses .E. and L. Matthews, returned yesterday from Hawke's Bay. WHANG AHA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The second birthday of the \Vhangar a Wofmen’s Institute was celebrated in a befitting manner last iWcek. Proceedings opened with the singing of the institute song-, after which the president, Mrs P. Barker extended a warm welcome to a. number of visitors. Congratulatory telegrams were received from several sister institutes. Duriu-g the afternoon Mi's Barker was presented with a lovely bouquet of mauve and pink asters comprising the institute emblem and colors. An amusing estimating competition was won by Mrs E. Bruce. The monthly competitions, (a) best jar of tomato relish,, and (b) prettiest home-made apron, resulted as follows: (a) Mrs S. Reeves, 1; Mrs Loftier. 2; (b) Mrs Hyland, 1; Mrs Brosnahan l 2. Last year’s prizes for cooking and sowing were presented by the president to the winner, Mrs F. Bruce. The prize for the most consistent competitor was won by Mrs Sat'hcrly. The handsome birthday cuke was nmdo by Mrs S. Reeves, and iced by Mrs Cameron in shades of mauve and pink. GARDENING CIRCLE The monthly meeting of the Gardening Circle of the Ormond Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs Siiowsill, there being a lull attendance of members and several visitors. Tile 'gay and picturesque garden with beautiful dahlias, roses salvias cannas, Easter daises and tho ferneries wer e much admired and were looking their best. The principal business of the afternoon wa& arranging the programme f°r the monthly competitions for the coming year’s activities. One new. member, Mrs T. R. Jones was elected. The result of the competitions were: Autumn flowers, Mrs G. Jones 1, Miss Grey and Mrs C. Long, equal, 2, Mrs O. Long and Mrs Wallace, equal. 3. Carrots: Miss Dixon 1, Mrs Wallace 2, Mrs Lovelock. 3. Under the shelter : of the trees ' a dainty afternoon - tea was served. The hostesses were Mrs Snotwsil], assisted by her: daughter Nancy and' Mesdaines Barron, Buscke, and McMillan. The singing of the Institute Ode brought a very pleasant afternoon to a dose. !A CARD PARTY. The funds of the Alaugapapa Guide and Scout Hall benefited considerably as- the- result, of a. very succcssfijl. flag . five hundred' tourney organised by the-• members, of - the ' Alqngapapa Girl. Guide committee ou Tuesday evening. ~ . . .. Niue- tables were requisitioned' and the , successful competitors - were Mr. anR, Mrs Dimstaiv and iMesdames Biggar . and; Sheen, r the prize for the highest number.' of flags' being am nexed Mr Dunstan..A ideßectableV. diopie-jmade:;r supper was ..served .-informally,, ? No detail had-.been overlooked in the- preparations for”, the occasion, and the ■gratifying'. result reflected ’’the greatest credit upon the promotors.

a wus-tieia-nL t-Aitit. 'llib in&iiy friend's Of MiSs ftaeke &F 6 vS'ittg With ifiicli 'other iii Oiitfertfahiiftg; liei prior to her marriage With Mi' P. do Lsitouf. Yesterday iifferiiooii Miss l fc. BlackbiU'h Wa§ hostess at a 'delightful gift party at her hmhp ih. Domett street. 'The weather was unfortunately not all that 1 could be desired! and the drawingroom gay with th© wealth 05 lovely dahlias, roses and winter irises, offered a pleasant bontriiSt trt the cohditibiVs pl'CvaiUbg out-bf-ffWrS-. Progressive bridge was ehterbd lilt'd With enthusiasm and the witiher, MUfe ft. M'li.if, was suitably felvarded. A. detectable tea was served informally, and later the inviting looking parcels containing useful gifts for the larder were opened by the brlde-tb-be. The hostbSs wilt wearing a smart IvA'ek' Of mbsS-'g'reen diagonal side bl'epe with deep ivory trimmings. Tlie guest of honor chose a becoming frock of floral flat crepe and a hat, to tone. Among the guests were Messrs D. Blackburn. It. A. Burge, T. Scott; Misses M. Poster, S. and 10. Matthews, M- Walton, B. J. Thompson (Auckland, N. Leslie and E. Wilson. POVERTY BAY GARDENING CIRCLE, The monthly meeting of the above circle was held at Le Grande Lounge on Tuesday aftornooiij Mrs F. E. Ormiston presiding over a large attendance of members Routine business Was quickly dispatched, and one new member was welcomed, The president loop the opportunity of warmly eongra.t.Vi 1 a'tinjg Airs AI. Martitiu on annexing th© silver cup and champion bloom at, the ■dahlia show recently conducted by the Poverty Bay Horticultural Society, and also Airs R. A. Bcrgc, tlie winner of tho points prize for cut flowers. An interesting address on tlie cultivation of carnations was given by Mrs 0. Adair, to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded. NcccSsary work in the garden for the current, month was outlined by the president, who also drew th e attention of members to the work of the Gisborne Beautifying .Association and asked for tlioir interest. The monthly competition, shoe box decorated with fruit and flowers! drew a large number of very beautiful entries, which were forwarded! at the close of tb e meeting to the women’s ward at the Cook Hospital. The judges, Alesdames L. Evans and E. Woodrow made the following awards - Airs AI. AUirtin and' Airs P. E, Ornuston, equail 1; Airs W. Clirisp 3; Airs E. R. Renner 4. Afternoon tea was served at tho conclusion of business. TENNIS The lady members of the Wlnitaupoko Club took full! advantage of tho delightful weather on \ Wednesday afternoon, and the ci°scly contested games were entered into with keen enthusiasm Tea was served in the pa-vilion during a pleasant interlude in the play, shaded dahlias being chosen for tlie adornment of the table. Among those present were -. Alesdames H. H. Barker, F. B. Pitcher. R. Sloan, A. ArcGregon. A. H. Rowson, P. AtcDonald. G. N. Lockett P. A. Clark, W. Alason J. S. .Strawbridge and Misses' D. Tate. L. Nrider and N. Stubbs. ROWING CLUB DANCE The Blue Room was on tote on Tuesday night when the Poverty Bay Rowing Club held a, most successful dance with the object of raising funds to send an eight-oar crew to tho forthcoming New Zealand championships in Duned'in. Tho floor was capably supervised by Air Ledger, and the programme of modern and okl jtiune numbers went with a swing from beginning to end, tho dancers thoroughly entering into the spirit of tlie occasion. Mrs Alenzies orchestra was responsible for tho inspiring musitv and much enjoyed extras were contributed by Air. S. Ledger and Air A. Robinson A delicious home-made Supper was served under! the diirectiion 'of a ladies’ committee comprising Alesdames Thompson, AVarren, J. Webb, A. AYood, N. Redstoncj Norman. D. G. Alenzies, Barrett, and! Alisses Al. Webb and Torrie. The table decorations were most artistically carried out with Alichaelnias daisies. and b[ue Salvia. Among- those present [were: Air and Mrs ’R. Richards Air and Airs S. Lediger, Air and Airs S. Dennis, Air and Afrs C. Hume; Alesdames Shaw, Clayton, A. Wilson; Alisses E. Wallis J. AVarren, J. Kennedy. E. Walters Ei. and R. AlcGlasluin. F. Clark' A* Morrow, C. and S. Stevenson, F. AlcKay. B. Charles,* E. Ledger, A. Barrett, AI. Bayliss, E. Lister, 11. ■ Ale-. Knight, Al': - apfl A. Eivriwv E. Pattei'son, C,. Mitchell, E. Nolan, J, Alillichip, E.' ;ind Al. Hadwcn, I. Patterson, -E.': Lyndpu, C,- Edwards, L. Dovqry, M.. Colcbrook; E.. Allen-, R. Hunt,.,Al. Baker. S. Lcdgcn, AI. iGardiner; D.. 'Ansell. f X. Jamieson; J. Doherty: Messrs T. Brown,- J. C'laro M. : Buniard, • R. Russolly A-. Boag AV. Jacobson,.. C. Smytb.e, J. Barclwd], - Br Davidson, A., Redmond 1 . R. Dudficld; Ti. Patterson,,AV... Pritchard F. Alichie, A. .Warner,;, iS... Taylor, AT. Thaffm'd,yß.-Neilson-. ,D. Jones, H. AVarreii) T. Ilaisman,- A. and G. Ahli‘n’7 R: Harris, A.;- Ball, : J. ■ Gi’oker, M.: AtcCpy, P. T: 'Stevens,, B. MitcheK.- A. Poole A. Robinson,- T.- Gavin, O. .Prentice j. ’Webb,” A: 'Kirk/ G. Smith|' G. Priestly, J, A, Alull(h>ly, G.

limes, P. AlcAlahon. AY. Glover, AI. Duylo B. Moore, A. Gardner and I. Stevens AV ED DING RED EH SEN—DA AMES. A quiet wedding of local interest was solemnised at Takapuna, Auckland,. on Friday, April 5, when Nina Pearson, youngest daughter of the late Air and ALrs\C. P. Davies, of Gisborne, was married to Peter Pedersen, of Takapuna, Auckland 1 . Tho ceremony was performed by Canon Arthur Williams, of le Aute, Hawke’s Bay. uncle of th© bride. The bride, who was escorted by Mr Gilbert Mnir, of Takapuna, wore a very smart modified princess frock of windswept, satin in a solt 'Shade of hernia designed with a cowl collar of parchment satin caught on one side with a flat bow. Her bat to match was ornamented with parchment colored feathers, and henna satin shoes were worn with stockings to tone. A. bouquet of deep cream and nut-uivm-hucd pom porn dahlias, intermingled' with maiden hair fern, completed a charming toilette. The bride was attended by Airis Lilian Grey, formerly of Gisborne, who wore a frock of aayv blue ana white floral flat crepe and a threequarter length navy coat. Her bat of navy felt was trimmed with a bln© and white feather mount and she carried a bouquet of gerberns and Afichael mas daisies combined with delicate greenery. 'Hi© duties of best- man were carried out by AH Sydney Alair, oi 1 aihapo. After the ceremony, a suin'l delightfully informal reception was held at the homo of Air and Airs Gilbert Many Takapuna, the guests including relatives and intimate friends. Tho tea tabic in tho diningroom was adorned with slender crystal vases of gerberas, a floral wedding bell in golden ftoninris Suspended above the handsome two tier cake adding to the artistic effect. The presents were arranged in tho diningroom, which iwus most charmingly decorated with bril.liantly-hueu cannas and zinnias. The bride and bridegroom left, ' ater for their honeymoon, which is to be spent in th© North, the bride travelling in a smartly cut tailor-made of leaf brown checked tweed and! a felt hat to tone. Airs Alair was wearing an elegant frock of black georgette with gold trimmings with a black satin coat anfl a velour hat to match. Mrs G. AL Dodgshun sister of the bride, wore a becoming Irock of golden brown and beige printed crepe with a matching coatee and a biego stranv hat reiAevod with touches of brown. Her bouquet was composed of golden marigolds and zinnias. GIFT PARTY FOR BRIDE ELEC'! On Thursday afternoon, . Miss E Packe, whose marriage to Air P. de Lautour takes place this month, was the guest of honor .at a. delightful ‘'preserve” tea given by Airis N. Leslie at her home in Sheehan street. Progressive bridge was. arranged' f°T the entertainment, of the guests and the ‘successful., competitor, Miss 0. Bhidkbuirn was rewarded with a charming, gift. , • . Tho drawingroom was. most artistically decorated! with shaded dahlias, combined with, richly tinted foliage, anj a .delicious tea was served inform rily. The hostess .was, wearing, q .smort frock of green fergochene patterned in apricot, cherry.and..black toning®, made with a cowl neck' lin© . and long closely moulded sleeves.

Miss Padre chose a becoming Mock ol nut. brown flat crepe ornamented avitli a parchment colored collar, and snutd hat to tone. Among the guests were: Mesdaines T. Scott and E. Gully; Misses M. Foster. E. Wilson, S. Ormond). MWalton, .1. Margolio-utli and E. Matthews. ST.' JOHN'S LADIES' GUILD. The monthly meeting ol Si. .John o Augfican . Ladies’ Guild, held in St. John’s Halt, on Thursday took the form of a social afternoon and was largely attended. The president, Mrs E. TVowetl, offended a warm welcome to three new members, Mesdamcs It. Dolinan W. Burch, and Simpson junr. Arrangements were discussed in lognrd to the jumble -sale which opens at 10 a.m. in the Parish Halt on Wednesday. May 1, and also to the flag five hundred tourney to be held at the home of Airs T. Ellery oil Tuesday, AI ay 21. It was announced that the next meeting would take pi ace at Mrs D. McKcaglie’s home on May 0. X diverting competition, dressing a clothes peg, proved th 0 source of much merriment, and "’as won bv Mrs C. ‘.Mitcliell. A delicious 'afternoon, tea 'was served by Mesdamcs T.. Et.cr\?. X... Steele and A. Elliott.