Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12536, 24 April 1935, Page 3

Women’s World

ENGAGEMENT. ' The engagement is announced between Allan John, second son of Mr and Mrs Chas. Matthews, “Alyfch,’’ Mangapapa, Gisborne, and Marie Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs P. J. Roberts, “Wanna,-’’ Wharokopae. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss K. Barry, Gisborne, is a visitor to Te Pnia Springs. « .* 4> Miss Audrey Pearson, Gisborne, is spending Easter with Mr and Mrs G. Railton, Ellison street, Napier. at * tr. m Mr . and Mrs Cave and family are ! spending the Easter holidays on the East Coast. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Rommel], Whatatutn. have returned from the Coast. * ft ft Misses Nicol, McKnight and Major spent the week-end at Te Pnia hotel. V :& * ' Mrs Harold Black left during the holidays to visit her mother, Mrs. R. Johnson, Auckland. * * ft ft' Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, Gisborne, have returned from visiting Te Puin. * :>• « Mr and Mrs W. Clark, “Opou,” have returned from a brief visit to Rotorua. d: # Mr and Mrs H. deLautour were Wairoa visitors to Gisborne for the deLautour—Packe wedding. * * ft Miss Hutchinson (Otoko) was the guest of her sister, Mrs H. Kenway, Harris street, for Easter. t a ft ft Mr and Mrs N. deLautour (Opotiki) motored to Gisborne to attend the deLautour-Paeke wedding. S? ft ft Mr and Mrs R. G. Fizgerald (Hangaroa) were the guests of Mrs H. Packe, Disraeli street, at the weekend. * * ft Miss Jocelyn Blair has been the guest of Mrs R. Sberrat-t (Morere). ft ft Mr and Mrs A. C. Bellerby, who have been tho guests of Mrs E M. Hutchinson, “Te Kura,” returned to Wha rekopae yesterday. c * * Misss Jeanette Blair and Molly Smith (Patutahi) left yesterday to attend tho annual Old Girls’ re-union at Nga Tawa College. ft ft ft Miss Barbara Allen (Bay of Islands) is the guest of Mrs G. Bloomfield, Whatatntn. * * * Mr and Mrs A. A. Woodward, who have been the guests of Mrs G.' G. Winter, Cob.den street, intend returning to Hamilton to-morrow. * * * Mrs Andrews and her daughter, Miss Sylvia Andrews, of Auckland, have been visiting Gisborne. ft * ft. Mr and Mrs H. Williamson, and Mr and Mrs J. Oanswick, Hick’s Bay, were visitors te Auckland for Easter. TAKJTIMU WJ. The Takitimu W.I. held its monthly meeting at the Poho-o-Rawiri on Wednesday, 17 th inst. Mrs. Pitt presided oveT a fair attendance of members. Roll-call for the day w r as the yearly subscriptions, members present responding readily. The competition, an apron made from a sugar bag, was won by—A section : Mrs Glanville 1, Mrs Kerb a. 2, Mrs C. Pitt 3; B section: Mrs Piki Smith I,' Mrs Carrington 2, Mrs R. Jones 3. Mr Franklin of the A.A. patrol service, gave a very interesting talk on the Rales of the Road and the aims and objects of the A.A. Before concluding Mr Franklin. presented each member with a booklet of rules Airs Ryan, of the Wainui-o-Mata W. 1., Wellington, gave a novel and interesting demonstration of a footstool made from discarded honey tins.—Thanks were accorded to the lecturer and demonstrator. Miss E'lorrie Menzies presented the Institute with a beautiful wicker piano stool which wa,s gratefully received. Morning tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames. Havers and Hill and Miss Havers. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. WEDDING. deLAUTOUR—PACKEA wedding of interest was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church on Easter Monday morning when Florence Emilye, youngest daughter of Mrs Packe and the late Canon H. Packe, of Gisborne, was married to Ralph Bertrand, eldest son of Air and Airs R, deLautour, of Wairoa. • The very beautiful E : aster decorations in the church formed a picturesque setting for the bridal group. The ceremony was performed by Canon A. F. Hall and the Rev. Mr Aloresby presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr. R. Fitzgerald (Hangaroa), wore an exquisite modified princess frock of parchment angelskin lace, flaring gracefully below the knees. The cowl neckline was bound with matching georgette, and the long closely moulded sleeves were finished %vith tiny capelets. A stitched belt of georgette fastened jyith a silver clasp defined the natural sygj#tline. The bridal Fell of filmy embroidered tulle was arranged in cap fashion with a spray of orange blossom at the nape of the neck and fell in soft fpyiping a long train.

Parchment shaded velvet court shoes, with stockings to tone, were worn, and a lovely sheaf of cream roses was carried. The bridesmaid, Alias Molly Foster, wore a frock of dusky rose pink ripple crepe sashed with wine colored velvet. The bodice had a round neck outlined with velvet flowers and flared elbow length sleeves, a short basque adding a becoming finish. Inlet godets : gave .graceful fullness to the skirt, which just revealed wineshaded velvet clippings. Her hat of wine velvet was caught at the hack with gold and matching flowers and she carried a sheaf of chrysanthemums in rose and wine tunings. The tiny flower girl, Diane Fitzgerald, niece of the bride, looked very dainty in a smock of dusky rose pink crepe. A matching ribbon bandeau encircled her head and. she carried an Early Victorian posy in soft shades of pink. The small page, Gerald Fitzgerald, nephew of the bride, was an attractive figure in wine colored corduroy velvet breeches and a frilled shirt of cream silk. The duties of best man were cajuried out by Mr Malcolm Scott, of Paeroa. A Tecepri.n was afterwards held at the Freesia Lounge, wh - v a numl-or of relatives and friends were entertained by the bride’s mother, who wore an elegant frock of navy blue and white printed marocain and a navy threequartor-length coat trimmed with narrow accordion-pleated frills. Her hat of navy blue felt was relieved with touches of white and a bouquet of zinnias in rich autumn tints was carried. The wedding breakfast was served at tables artistically decorated with autumn blooms in delicate shades of pink. The customary toasts were honored and the handsome pink wedding cake was cut and dispensed by the bride. Tho bride travelled in a smart frock of loaf brown marocain patterned in beige and green, a swagger coat of brown crepe de chine and a fawn felt hat. Airs. A. Pitt-ar, sister of the bride, was wearing a frock of geranium red and white pin spotted foulard with a thrqequarter-length brown crepe coat and hat of matching felt. Airs R. Fitzgerald, sister of the bride, chose a frock of black and white figured marocain with scarlet and white trimmings and a scarlet felt. hat. Afiss J. Packe, sister of the bride, wore a frock of Marina blue crepe with a cowl collar of silver grey and a small grey silk bat. ornamented with stitching. Mrs M. Hughes, aunt of the bridegroom, was wearing a loaf brown tailormade, a velour hat to match, and furs. Airs. G. W. Willock, aunt of the bridegroom, wore a fur coat with a. frock of navy blue ribbed wool crepe and a small red felt hat. Aliss C. deLautour, aunt of the bridegroom, chocolate brown tailored suit and hat of fawn felt. Fr/Uowing the reception nl nunilber of the guests motored to the home of tho bride’s mother, where a charming array of wedding gifts was displayed in the flower-filled drawingroom.

ST. PATRICK’S BALL. A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. The City Hall was en fete on Monday night when the annual St. Patrick’s ball was held under the happiest of auspices, and, like its predecessors, proved an immense success. Gaily decorated and filled with a merry throng of dancers, the ballroom offered a striking contrast to the unpleasant weather conditions prevailing outofdoors. Adequate preparations bad been made for the occasion and the brilliant success of the function .musthave amply repaid the promoters. Sparkling and up-to-date music was supplied by Airs Alenzies’ orchestra and delightful extras were played by Miss Gooch and Air D’A. Heeney during the supper interlude. The floor was. most efficiently supervised by Alessrs. B. : Parker and R. Hughes, whose efforts contributed largely to the pleasure of the dancers. The artistic spotlight effects we-c in the capable bauds- of Air P'-“ 'ey Vosper. The hospitality of the committee was enjoyed by Rev. Fathers McAfahon and Kearns. A delectable supper, which lacked nothing either in organisation or menu, was served under the direction of Mrs J. AlcLeod assisted by an energetic committee. The supperroom was canopied with multi-colored streamers, and the tables were adorned with crystal vases of nerines intermingled with delicate trails of asparagus, richly-tint-ed autumn foliage strewn on the white cloths adding to tho charming effect. The committee responsible for the successful arrangements comprised Mesdames. J. McLeod, T. Arnold, J. Chambers, H. Gardner, AI. Keany, T. French, P. Alartin, C. Parker, P. Alalcon, G. Busclce, P. Sheridan, H. Patterson, J. Lanigan, D. Hughes? Misses M. and P. Alartin, M. Keany, J. Parker, R. Norton, E. Doyle, A. Walker; Messrs. R. Hughes. J. Keane, P. Sceats, P. Gavin and G. Quinn. Among those present were: — Mrs J. McLeod, who was wearing a frock of black georgette and matching lace; Airs D. G. Menzies, peacock blue satin with silver lame, and trimmings; Mrs Murray, black and white printed marocain; Mrs T. W. Lighten, b},a.c]k chiffon 'velvet frock and

matching cape; Mrs Had wen, black georgette nnd lace; Mrs J. Race, black embossed velvet; Mrs M. McMahon, black and white plaid taffetas; Mrs J. Pilgrim, cherry red windswept crepe; Mrs, Millichip, salmon pink windswept satin; Mrs G. Borrows, pink flowered satin; Mrs Pilkington, blue crepe and prune velvet coatee; Mrs Role, heliotrope satin; Mrs F. Milligan, hcige lace with brown velvet trimmings; Mrs A. F. Bapber, coral pink embossed velvet.; Mrs A. J. Wood, frilled mulberry lace; Airs L. Fogden, nigger brown floral georgette; Mrs F. Domincy, printed flat crepe; Mrs R. Corcoran, Lido bine georgette combined with matching lace; Mrs H. Sawyer, lemon lace; Mrs A. Graham, blue velvet; Mrs S. Dennis cherry red frilled faille; Airs R. Haycock, black velvet; Airs H. T. Reynolds, black georgette, red and gold coatee; Airs A. -I. Bartlett, white organdie and black satin coat ; Alts A. Kimber, pink taffetas; Afrs Third, black georgette combined with printed velvet; Airs M. Walsh, crimson crepe; Mrs J. Cooper, blue satin with pink trimmings; Afrs Thorstensen, primrose windswept crepe;, Airs E. Howard, Parma velvet crepe combined with silver lame; Mrs. L. Proudfoot,' vermillion red windswept crepe; Airs J. T. Ryan, 'black faille and gold lace. Alisses M. Martin, wearing white diagonal striped muslin girdled with crimson cord, and a coatee of patterned crimson velvet; J. Parker, gold ripple crepe with touches of brown ; E. Doyle, green floral georgette and matching coatee; D. Peterson, sprigged organdie over pale pink ; P. Peterson, willow green crepe;' 0. Bright, white satin and coatee of rose velvet with white fur trimmings; Q. Griffiths, pink angelskin lace; N. O’Connor, black georgette; A. Boag, black satin and white coatee; P. Martin, blue and white plaid taffetas; E. Percy, primrose dropstitch voile; E. Afallett. white crepe satin ; A. Alurland, Afarina blue satin; AT. Bignell, powder blue dropstitch vnile; S. Dale, daffodil yellow rnatalasse crone; V. Morrison, leaf green crepe with silver trimmings; T. Sommerville, geranium pink lace; L. Stokes, pink organdie ; M. Keany, apple green sand crepe; 0. Rogers, Lido blue satin; W. Alurray, whife erepe sashed with red ; N. Morrison, white taffetas; F. Smith (New Plymouth), petunia taffetas.

Misses Af, Afayun.rd; smoke grey floral satin; A . Alaynard, fawn erepe with touches of pink; D. Eves, blue corded velvet; N. Brodie, floral Liberty lawn; E. Patterson, bright blue ripple crepe; AT. Colebrook, white and green printed crepe and coatee of black velvet; E. Butler, cornflower blue velvet; K. AVialker, white crepe; Af. Doherty, blue koral georgette; B. Brown, black velvet: J. Dyer, apple green windswept erepe; D. Rhodes, sage green taffetas; F. Bridge, white organdie; R. Carson, black erepe combined with silver lame; J. Higgs, leaf green sand crepe L. Higgs, blue satin; C. AleConnoll, black grilled taffetas; G. AVndo, brocaded silver lame and crimson velvet capo; J,.. Coggrnve, primrose flat crepe; AT. ATeKonzie, blue pin spot muslin; F. O’Brien, black georgette; B. Brown, blue organdie'; Af. AloCnllum, coral pink crepe relieved with touches of black; G. Cains, blue organdie; O. Rohan, hydrangea blue taffetas; Af. AlcPherson, green dropstitch voile.

Misses M. McLeod, wen ring flame colored crepe and threequnrter-leng'th coat of tabac brown velvet; A. Martin, Vermillion rod crepe; G. McKenzie, crimson velvet ornamented with touches of silver; M. Williams, cherry red crepe with white fur trimmings; 1). Young, pink lace; E. Young, blue crepe; B. Rickard, printed muslin in pastel tonings : I;. Hope, Lido blue crepe; M. Lund, pink Liberty lawn; P. Whitfield, Wedgewood blue crepe; R.. Zuppicich, primrose satin; J. Millicbip, floral muslin; L. Williams, crimson satin and black velvet capelet; E. McCarthy, pink organdie; L. Walker, rose taffetas; J. Hayes, white -georgette ; A. Warren, black velvet ; E, Candy,, dclf blue mariette; T). Cains, primrose crepe; M. Dowell, black satin with white organdie ruffles; N. Gardner, black velvet end primrose shoulder cape; P. Smith, jade green organdie and lace; R. Houltham, floral muslin; M. Elliot!, primrose net; R. Atkins, pink crinkly crepe; S. McKay, primrose flat crepe; W. Cauvain, black and white satin; G. Cauvain, pink frilled organdie; A. Pyne (Whakatane), white crepe ■ N. Hewetson, white crepe and matching net; Misses F. Cowan, wearing floral Liberty muslin; J. Henley (Hastings), white flowered taffetas; R. Stains, turquoise blue velvet; E. Rougher, pink printed satin; M. Reid, flame taffetas with accordionpleated trimmings; G. Bissendeu, pink floral dimity lawn; 8. Bradfield, printed muslin; J. Wallis, primrose flat crepe trimmed with brown; J. Quinn, white ripple crepe; U. Quinn, heliotrope chiffon; E. Wallis, lacquer red crepe; E. Warner, black velvet; S. Main, printed silver lame; K. Lyndon, green organdie; J. McMahon, red and white checked dimity muslin; C. Kerr, black net, K. Grogan, shell pink satin; M. 'Wright, black and white striped satin ornamented with silver lame; K. Symons, green Liberty lawn; M. Ross, lettuco green windswept ci’epo; Q. Allen, blue organdie; H. Graham, leaf green velvet and matching coatee; E. Lister, black lace; U. Bai, black crepe with touches of white; P. Bullock, enmeo pink mariette; M. Sheon, pink windswept crepe; E, Dover, white spotted muslin with gold sash; G. McLoughlin, white windswept crepe; L. Dever, magnolia printed satin; D. Ansell, pink organdie and lace; Misses N. Quintal, wearing black velvet; M. Grant, blue georgette; L. Davidson, coral pink Liberty lawn; K. Boyd, mulberry velvet and coatee of matching satin; A. Williamson, pink windswept satin; M. Bloxham, white net; N. Johnson, white frilled taffetas with touches of blue; C. Mahoney, white taffetas with frilled godets; L. Johnson, white taffetas sash-

ed with pink ; E. Wykes, red printed ninon; D. Hearn, rose satin ; \ . liearn, white satin.; E. Dale, blue faille sashed with black; Y. Yetto. white ripple crepe and blue sash; 1. Walsh, pink taffetas; S. Clark, white nngelskin lace; P. McKinley. white spotted net; Y. Thorsterson, petunia taffetas; R. White, green coral muslin- N, Mulligan, blue and white patterned crepe; G. Smith, black velvet skirt and periwinkle blue tunic; N. McKay, green dropstiteh voile; X. Byrne, white maroon in ; L. Eel els ten, coral pink crepe; .1, Kennedy, flame colored pintueked georgette; P. Platten, apple green crepe trimmed with white fur; P. Brooker, black spotted net; J. McDonald, pink Liberty lawn girdled with nose velvet.