WOMEN'S . . WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12750, 4 January 1936, Page 3

WOMEN'S . . WORLD

ENGAGEMENT. Tho engagement is announced of Elsie Mabel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Shatford Cox, Harris Street, Gisborne, to Alexander John, eldest son of Mr. E. Ross and the late .Mrs. Ross, Derby Street, Gisborne. The engagement is announced of Particia Anne (Lottie), daughter of .Mr and Mrs J. Wright, Palmerston North, and late of Gisborne, and Michael Lawrence Moloney, Dannevirke, j'oungest son of tho late Mr. and Mrs Moloney, Waipukurau.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Joyce Currie, Gisborne, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs G. W. Currie, Wanganui. # * * Mrs Henley, who has been the guest of Mrs J. Gnrns-Graham, Russell street, returned to Napier yesterday. - & # Mr and Mrs J. O’Shea, who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs M. Holden, Hinaki street, intend returning to Wellington to-day. # Miss G. Wheeler is tho guest of Mrs C. F. Scott, Raukokore, Ray of Plenty. * * * Mr A. Douglas, who lias been the guest -of Mr J. \V. Nolan, “Otipi,” for the holiday season returned to Canterbury on Thursday. Dt $c # Mr and Mrs A. W. Soundy (Dannevirke), accompanied by their small son, are the guests of Mrs O. Tietjen, Bushmore. ** * . Mr and Mrs 11. E. Maude have returned from a visit to Tolaga Ray. * , * , * Mrs L. Ross lias been spending a. few days with Mrs A. Williams (Hustings). Mr. and Mrs Garry, Mr and Mrs S. Harlmrfc and Mrs D. Dunlop, all of Auckland, were the guests of Mrs R. Bruce, ‘‘Linn Brae,” 1 Mangnpapa, while on a brief visit to Gisborne this week. Mr and Mrs W. I. Bruce (Kannkanaia) have, returned from a visit to Tauranga and Lake Rotoiti. sfc ' * Miss Nora Arnold is the guest of her sister, Alts W. J. Leslie, Palmerston North.

* * * . Miss M. Smith (I’atutahi) is tho guest of Miss M. Jefferd, Tokomaru Bay. # # * Miss C.Danicl is a Gisborne visitor to Auckland. # & a Miss A. Williams (Dannevirke) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs D. S. Williams, Ngatapa. * * * Mr and Mrs A. G. Nolan and fam--fly (Wairon) are camping at Opouf ama. Atiss H. Jackson (Wellington) is arriving in Gisborne early next week and will be the guest of Miss At. Foster, Whittaker street. # '* # Air and Airs H. A. Barton and their daughter, Atiss S. Barton, are, leaving to-morrow on a visit to Rotorua and Auckland. Lady Poinare (Wellington), accompanied by her niece. Miss M. Alonckton (Hamilton), arrived in Gisborne on Thursday on a. brief visit. i Mr and Mrs D. S. Williams (Ngatapa), accompanied by their daughters, the Alisses N.. L. and A. Williams, are leaving to-day on a visit io Tauranga. # * # Atiss H. Nolan, accompanied by her niece, Atiss P. Nolan, left yesterday to join Atr A. G. Nolan’s camp at Opoutama. # # # Atiss Betty Breakwell (Dannevirke) and Atiss Patti Norths (Napier), who have been the guests'of Airs D. S. Williams, Ngatapa, are accompanying her on a visit lo Tauranga.

# # # Mr L. C'allis (Palmerston North) has been the guest of his sister, Mrs O. N. Russell, “Waimoana,” Wainui. Mr and*Mrs ,h East # (Patutahi), Mr and Mrs G. V. Anderson (Ruakituri) and Miss I. Speight (Patutahi). who are touring the North Island, were visitors to New Plymouth for the East-Stagpoolo wedding. * # # #' Mr and Mrs Lawson Field (Waimata Valley) were visitors to Nuhaka for the A. and P. Show. Mr and Mrs C. (juane (Wellington) are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. F. Houston at Wainui beach. * * Miss Anno Gillingham (Waerenga-o-kuri) is leaving to-day for Auckland to study designing and dressmaking at the McCabo Academy. Mr and Mrs P. Pit-tar (Whangarei). Mr and Mrs A. Pit-tar (Tolng.n Bay), and Mr and Mrs P. Pittar (Gisborne) were the guests of Mr and Mrs H. V. Stoveil, Waipukurau, this week. Canon and Mrs A. F. llall, accompanied by their two sons, are leaving on Monday on a camping trip to Lake Rotoiti. 4 j* # Mrs E. Adair is staying with Mrs A. .T. Stock at Wainui beach. « # * Mr and Mrs W. Hamilton Irvine and family, who have been holidaying at Wainui beach, intend returning to town to-day. it # # Miss W. Wachsmann (Hawke’s Bay) is arriving by 'plane to-day and will be the guest- of her sister, Mrs S. E. Gillingham, Waerenga-o-buri.

Mrs R. Fraser (Hamilton), who ha l ; been the guest of Miss M. Macaulay, Russell street, left on Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs H. V. Stove]], Wnijnikurati. # Miss P. Reed is leaving to-day for Tikitiki where she will be the guest of Mrs M. Gudgeon. * * # Mrs F. McPhail (Hawke's Bay) is staying with her mother, Mrs Tlay, To Karnkn. m # * Mr and Mrs 11. R. "Williams have returned from a camping trip to Hicks Bay. & # Miss J. tloland (Napier) is the guest of Mrs H. E. Bright, Haronga road. * # # ATi«s C. Gudgeon (Tikitiki), who lias boon visiting Hawke’s Bay, is arriving in Gisborne on Monday and will be the guest of Mrs 11. E'. Bright, Haronga road, lor a few days. * 4* Mr and Mrs C. MeNivon and family (Hawke’s Bay) arrived in Gisborne yesterday and left this morning for the Const, where they will he the guests of Mr and Mrs A. ('. Wood, fiOttin Point. # * ■» Misses .T, AfoLcrnon and S’. Bright are the guests of Mrs Si. Tulloek, Whatatutu. a* « « Mr and Mrs Call is (Palmerst on North), formerly well-known Gisborne residents, are visiting their daughter, Mrs C. N. Russell, “Waimoana,” Wainni.

A NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY. On New Year’s Eve Miss Pose Telford entertained n number of friends in a very delightful manner at her home at To Knrakn. Banning to inspiriting music, supplied by Miss Puru, was enjoyed in both the drawingroom and diningroom, which were most artistically decorated with great howls of hydrangeas and gladioli intermingled with richly tinted copper beech foliage. The entrance porch was gay with Chinese lanterns and brightly-huod cushions, the decorative note being repeated in the verandah and adjoining.marquee.

A delectable supper was served informally and the fun reached its height at midnight when balloons of every hue were distributed. Mr and Mrs Telford welcomed their daughter’s guests, the latter wearing a graceful frock of navy blue and white spotted chiffon. Miss Telford was extremely smart in a frock of black tulle with gold trimmings. Her sisters, Mesdames. V. Catilfon and C. Graham. Waimata Yallev, were froeked in white silk marocain and blank and green floral Liberty crepe respectively.

'Among the guests were: Air and Mrs It. D. Bymock. Air and Airs B. Fitzgerald, Air and Airs Raymond (Matawai), Air and Airs T. Scott, Mr and Airs K. Cameron, Air and Airs A. Richmond, (Otoko) : Dr. and Airs H. Angell; Mesdames. F. T. Fletcher, C. G. Holds worth, P. P-. D. Leslie, It. Sherratt, F. McPhail (Hawke’s Bay) : Misses N. Bruce, N. Appleton, J. Slier raft, J. Scott, J. Marshall, E. Matthews, S. Fraser, J. Bods, B. McKenzie, A*. Dodd, E. Hamilton, L. Tulloek: Messrs. CJ. Wallis. A. Bods, A. McPhail, B. McKenzie. J. Holdsworth, T. Poole, J. Dymoek, Alafthews (2), Hamilton, B. Marshall, E. Dodd, 0. and W. Scott-, P. Eraser and A. Fletcher.

CITY BAND DANCE Thronged to overflowing with .1 merry crowd (of revellers the City Hall presented an animated scene on Now Year’s Eve when the W-E.C.M.R. (City) Band held a most .successful dance for the benefit of its funds. The holiday spirit was very inncli in evidence, and the distribution of quaint favours and balloons of every hue considerably enhanced the prevailing gaiety. The floor was capably supervised by Mr. McDonald, and Mrs. Mensdes’ Orchestra was in splendid form, tho musicians responding most generously to tho repeated demands for encores. Delightful extras were contributed by Miss G. "Wilson and Messrs Barker and Vagg during the supper interlude.

On tho stroke of midnight the dancers formed three huge circles and all joined in staging “Anld Lang Syne” most lustily. Supper was served under the direction of a ladies’ committee comprising Mesdames A. Wood, Kermode. .T. Wood, Kobinson, Bowman, Clare, Sullivan; Misses Vagg, Reilly, Shorter, Porston (3), McDonald and Dusky.

The table decorations were artistically carried out with crystal vases of shaded hydrangeas, miniature balloons lending a colourful -note to; the artistic whole.

A SPORTS DANCE Everything that makes for success atfonded the bright and cheery dance organised by the Ormond Sports Club in the local ball on Thursday night as a fitting finale to the annual sports gathering. The dancers were in festive mood and the programme of modern and old-time numbers went with a swing from beginning to end to inspiriting music supplied by Mrs. Tmospson’s Orchestra, much-enjoyed extras being contributed by several of the guestsSupper was served formally, seasonable blooms being used effectively in the decoration of the tables. Adequate preparations had been made for the occasion, and much of the credit for ihe success achieved was undoubtedly due to the efforts of the secretary, Mr. A. Dods, who had the assistance of an energetic committee.