WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12869, 23 May 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss f. Nolan has been the guest of Mrs. 0. T. Williams, Runtoria. * ** * Miss,Ward, Otoko, is visiting Mrs. IT. Kenway, Hums street. ■£. -x:- * Mr and Airs T. Veitcli, Ha-ngs#-roa. paid a brief visit to Gisborne this week. * * * M:\ and Airs. W. if. Langlajulfi and' Miss 0. Smith are returning to-mor-row from a visit to Auckland. •* * * Mss D, Corrigan. Hawke's Hay, is the guest of Airs, E. Al. Hutchinson, Oho-c-s amain. road. ••& ■ * Affs. W. Oakden, Stout street, is staying with Mrs. *l. Hutchinson, Otoko. * * * Miss P. Price and her guest Miss N. HI linden (Canterbury) returned on Thursday from a. brief visit to the Const.; Hi *■ •* APrs. Owen Webster, who has been the guest, oft Airs. P. O. Hay ley, Ilaronga. road, left on Thursday l for Auckland to connect with the Niagara on her lelurn to Leviika- * - * Airs. R.. Hutchinson, who reached Iho final in the open championship at the recent tourney conducted by the Rotorua Ladies’ Golf Club, returned to Wnikolm yesterday. * * * Air. and Airs. K. Cameron,- Wae-renga-a-bikn, left on Thursday lor Auckland whence they sail by the Niagara on Tuesday on a. visit to relatives in Vancouver. * * * Air. and Airs. Herbert Hamilton, of Singapore, who are spending six months’ furlough in the Dominion, are -at present visiting Gisborne. They intend leaving on Tuesday for Auckland. from whence they sail by the Afonowai on Afay 2th on their return

to tlie East. * * * Yesterday morning, Afrs. T. Y. Cuthbert invited a number of friends to a. delightfully informal tea. at ho 1 * flat in Tow nicy’s Buildings, to moot Airs. Herbert TTnnvlron. of Singapore who is visiting her sister, Miss N. AVhitcombe. * * • Af’ss M. Campbell, who lias been on an extended vis t to her sister, Mrs. G. W. Kells, Score road, left on Thursday for Auckland, where shots spending a fpw davs with Mrs. R. Bullock-Wohstor, prior to sailing hyi the Niagara .on her return to Scotland. nursing division A meeting- of the committee of the O’sbomo Nursing Divis'on of the St. Jolm Ambulance Brigade was held on Wednesday evening, members present including Albs W. Lysna v , lady divisional superintendent (chair), Ales- . dames O. Be ridge and Stephenson •. Misses R. Calvcy. H. Humphreys, E. Osborn. AT. Stevenson, J. Stuart- and L. 'faylor. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and cor-lesnonde-noe was considered. In the. course of routine business gratis nation was expressed that representatives of several women’s organisations had attended Hie recent annual meeting of the division. Tt was unanimously decided to forward a letter of appreciation and thanks for her interesting address at the annual meeting to Afiss M. Campbell, of Campbelltown, Scotland who was for 23 years actively connected with the Red Cross. The question in regard to- extra training for members allotted to public duty was discussed, and -several suggestions were brought forward which should make for greater efficiency. in refoiring to the qualifications of members in connection with aticnda'nce at basketball and hookey matches. it was mentioned that three had qualified this year for senior service. The attendance of the meeting was drawn to the fact that although several members had left the district 1-1 io strength of the. division had been maintained, this year's membership showing an increase of seven in comparison with Inst year. Several alterations in the comprehensive syllabus previously drawn up for the ensuring year were inserted.

ALLEGRO CLUB Artistic decorations created a happy 'atmosphere- at the Allegro Club, on Wednesday night, when the monthly concert was held under the happiest, auspicies. A large audience greeted the performers.. and that the entertainment was appreciated to thd full was evidenced by the warm applause after i each number. • ■ A delicious .supper was served informally at the conclusion of the programme. A CART) PARTY On Thursday night the Eteesia Lounge was the scene of a very successful flag 500 tourney, organised by the Gisborne Dickens Club, in aid of the funds of the St. John. Ambulance Association. i In the absence of the president, 1 Mrs T. G. Lawless, the guests were welcomed by l tho vice-president, Mrs | P. Rarryi. who, prior to the commencement of play, took the opportunity of briefly outlining the aims of the club. Twenty tables (were requisitioned and honors were annexed by Mesidamos Ingram, snr., Warren,- Ingram jnr., and MissDodd. The prize for the highest number of flags was secured 1 by Mrs Thompson, and Mrs Ingram jnr., was the winner of the travelling, envelope competition. ' - Lucky number prizes wore awarded as under:/ Mesdames Stephens. A. Thorpe, Morrison, Warren; Miss:-

es Dale, V. Haley, Pickering, and AT. Shone. The dub committee was responsible for the arrangement of the tourney, and the prizes- were donated by the following members; Alesdames P. Barry, Y. Clement, E. Hampton, Alusker, ,T. Hill, IT. Holmes, and Mr T. G. Lawless. Supper was served informally at the conclusion, of play. A. BON VTYAGE PARTY On Thursday afternoon Airs. W. B. Willook gave a delightfully informal tea party at her pretty riverside home .as a, farewell to Airs. W. Clark,, prior to her departure* on al visit to Ekiglnnd. The weather was aIP that could be desired, and tho guests enjoyed; a stroll in the picturesque garden, tho •rich autumn colouring of the wonderful old trees- being greatly admired. Indoors- (ho rooms were attractive with masses of ehiysanthemums, :!n----.tormingled with' bright foliage, large log Jiresi completing the atmosphere of charm. . Tea was served informally in the dining-room, a bowl of guinea-gold marigolds, lending a- not of colour to (lie table. ■ The hostess was wearing a smart frock of navy blue wool, crepe with ttouches of beige, and her sister, Miss E. YVilils, was becomingly frocked in . black and white spotted silk. The guest of honour wore -a graceful ensemble of black tuuroeain, a hat to match, and fox furs.

BASKETBALL DANOK Tho City TTnll was en fete on Thursday might, when the Poverty Bay Basketball Association held its annua] dance under the happiest of ' auspices, the function, as usual, proving a- complete success. A canopy of coloured streamers lent a- festive- air to the ball-room, and the stage wa-s charmingly decorated! with golden ehiysanthemums intermingled with autumn foliage, the association's banner—advantageously displayed—adding a vivid touch of er’mso.n to (lie artistic whole. Airs. Menzios’ orchestral was in -splendid form, (lie musicians responding most generously to the repeated demands for encores. Afueh enjoyed extras were contributed by Af'ss Good'll and. the floor was capably supervised by Messrs. C. G.re r g and G awford-Snvith. G'olonred streamers fluttered overhead in the supper-room, and. the charmingly arranged tables were beautiful with slender silver vases of autumn blooms in rich shades of gold, combined with maidenhair fern and crimson st reamers. The .social committee, to whom much of the credit for the success achieved: was undoubtedly due. comprised Afesdames !P. Fulton. 0. ALiir-he-a-d, 11. Brodie, Read, AYaifnn, E. Smith. -I. Webb. P. Beale, A. Ansel!. K. Boag. N. Reynolds, and Ali«s E. Wallace. Valuable assistance was also rendered by. representatives o' the affiliated clubs. Among those present- • were; Afesdames P. Beale, who was wearing a frock of black- mnrocain and mate-b----iug lacc- : D. G. Alenzies, cherry-red -crepe; A. Graham, black satin; L. .1 aekson, electric blue georgette; A. K. Lndb’ook, cameo- pink r : ng velvet; N. White,, white floral organdie over rose pink ;J. Clayton, seagreen floral Liberty lawn. Misses E. Wallace, wearing a- frock of maroon taffetas with accordion pleated trimmings; N. Atrsell-. powder bine erepe and black velvet shoulder cape; K. Cooper, cameo pink printed taffetas; L. Brown, geranium pink orgarul’o; B. Brown, sage-green satin ; G. AVilson, black printed crepe with flame coloured trimmings; N. Thomson, coral pink crepe; O. AfcGrannnchnn, floral crepe with touches of black; N. Henderson, blue floral Liberty lawn; G. Henderson, daffodil yellow windswept-satin ; AL Hayes, hydrangea pink crepe and silver lace collar; J. Friar, black crepe; B. Ideaslifv ivory taffetas; B. Miller, plaid taffetas in contrasting shades of blue ;

L. Lons, primrose taffetas ; i M. Robinson, rose satin with silver lame trimmings; N. Ilick', turquoise blue velvet with touches of silver; M. Webb, crimson and ivory spotted, satin; X. Brodie, black crepe relieved with, silver; N. Bignell, apple green crepe; V. B'gnoll, flame flat e ope threaded with gold; M. Clark, scarlet crepe; N. Johnson, black taffetas; L. Johnson, white frilled taffetas sashed with pink; N. Ilutchinsony peacock blue taffetas ; T. Muirhoad, pale green (crepe: T. Barktwith, crimson ripple satin; N. Morrison, scarlet, crepe with white furtrimm>ngs; E. McCarthy, canary yellow -satin; V. Cotton, coral pink crepe with frilled godet.s; E. Mallet, white satin ornamented with shirring; E. Lightfoot, pale blue mariotte; C. McKnight, black skirt and. primrose tunic; E. Harvey, black and silver ; IT. Graham, scarlet taffeta-s; X. Stephenson., red and white plaid crepe; G. Higgs, gold organdie; L. Il’ggs, white taffetas; J. Young, black taffetas; C, Rohan, delft blue crepe; C. Stewart, rose maiocain; B. Mclntosh, hydra ngea, pink lace; J. Mclntosh, sapphire blue self-cheeked Liberty lawn: B. Lutterell, rose crinkly crepe; M. Atkins, black skirt and p in ted blouse.; J. Shorter, scarlet taffetas; I. Riley,, black skirt and gold brocaded tunic blouse; M. iTa’Sman, malzo ripple satin; M. Wii- , liams, black satin combined with , gold; M. Watson (Auckland), parm'a . "iolct crops'; 11. McKnight, gold satin; E. Percy, periwinkle blue [ crepe; 11. Percy, primrose niajiette; D. McKinley, rose organdie; J. FulI t on, primrose , taffetas'j U. Quinn, . black nd whltae checked muslin; B. i Wlker, beigo sprigged organdie; E. Attwood;. pink floral crepe; J. Tang- . noy, -delft blue .satin,; A. Freebairn, . blue taffetas' trimmed with, rucking; j E. Morris, pink lace; G. Mead, floral 3 silver lame; M. Perston, floral crepe . do, chine; L. Ilart, pink skirt and. J . palo green, blouse; M. Quinn, pink organdie; U. Bai, black lace; P. -1’ Smith, apple green chevron crepe; M,

TTJ ... . ; —— Nelson, black' .skirt 'and pink tunic; M. McCallum,. red and white cheeked muslin; P. AVhit'iield, electric blue satin combined with white; P. O-’Co-nt-nor, golden poppy velvet; L. Loughis, black skirt/ and silver 1 fame blouse; A. Boag, black satin; R. Birkett, mulberry creoj N.. Ansell, pink and white striped crepe; B. Shen.da.ri,' printed flat ovepe; P. Rigney, blue satin; I. Ansell, lupin blue crepe; W. .Wilson, orange satin; T. Per-ston, pale pink self-p'atternqd crepe-; AT. Cfayton, p : nk -skirt and pale blue blouse; T. Stevens, jade green satin ; AL Clayton, mulberry velvet; E. Skciet, floral taffetas- with scarlet-t-r'inmings; E. Young, blue crepe; D. Davy?, tarta.n taffetas; M. Lund, Wedgwood blue erepe; N. Miller, gold and brown plaid taffetas; I. ITibtberfc. white self-striped maroeain; P. Colvin, green taffetas; I. Aitken, pale- blue ripple satin; E. Livingstone, black satin, relieved with cimson,; E. ITcwitson, bottle- green mot-alasse crepe and. matching cape; Al. Tlowitsoii, emerald green laccv J. Greig, jade green and silver; G. ■Greig,. floral 'Liberty lawn; T. Arrowsmifch, leaf g-' een crepe; J. AlacDonald, black satin, with touches of enfr crald green; T. -Stevens, Wedgwood blue spotted net; R. Charles, beige lace and, black satin coat-, and *L

Gregory, printed, muslin. A MUSICAL- AFTERNOON Tim voting in favor of lan, Ibe tiny son ofl Air. 'and: Airs. B. Adah, who is a; -candidate in the Plunkot baby photograph io competition, was considerably augmented as the result of a very delight ful; party given by Mrs. D. G. Robertson at her home in Russell street on Wednesday afternoon. The guests, numbering closo on a hundred, spent a ve>y ha-ppy time chatting with their friends and enjoying a short musical programme. Vocal, -solos were charmingly ronderodi by Alcsdamesi P. Barry and K. L. Hale and the latter, with Mrs. C. F. Robinson, also contributed a vocal duet while Afrs. S. Wood (I’irongm) and) Afiss Lois T>a.vys were beard to advantage ini eluent onarv numbers. Community singing also p' overt popular, the duties of accompanist being admirably carried out by Airs. N. Poulgrain. The rooms- were gay with, a wealth of -chrysanthemums in rich honings, combined w : th wonderfully blended' foliage, and a- delectable tea- was served! from a- (lower-decked table. Afrs. Robertson, who in her part of hostess assisted by her daughter. Afiss Jean Robertson, was wearing an elegant frock of black ring velvet cut on s-'in pie linos. Miss Robertson chose a becoming frock of black panne velvet relieved with touches’ of white. AN INFORMAL DANCE On Thursday n'gbt Mr. 'and ALs. W. Kolia were responsible for the organisation of a very successful dance in the Aherco-i’n Hall for the benefit of ihe tiny son of Airs. B. Adair, a competitor in the Phmk.ct baby phot-ograhfc exhibition. Tho particularly delightful muse wan contributed by Air. and Afrs. G. Clmsp, Afiss ,T. Alargoliutli and Messrs S p . Skoal-. R. Iloufahan, R. AfcNicol, Al Lowo and! B. Adair. During a pleasing intcludc the rhythmic, grace of the modern waltz and quickstep was demonstrated by ATiss Mildred Hamilton, partnered by ATr. Tf. Nicbolls. A delectable savoury supper was served infernally.

Adequate preparations lmd been made for the occasion, and ihe gratifying result must have amply repaid the promoters. Mrs. AY. IT. Quinn, of Sydney, who acted as hostess, was wearing a graceful frock of black crepe de chine printed in a floral design. Afrs. Adair was smart in. a flame colored maroon in skirt and a striped satin tunic, and Afrs. Kolm ivas becomingly fmeked in apple g'cen lacc. Some >qf those present were; Air. and Airs. J. McDonald. AIY. and Afrs. A\ T . Neal, Afr anil Afrs F. Bull, Air and. Afrs .1. G. Robertson, Air and Afrs. ChapL’n,. Air. and ADs. F. Neill, Air. and Afr-s. R. McNieol, Afr. and Afrs. Jenkins, AT. and Airs. P. Hockley, Afr. and Afrs. C. Hollins; Afesdames C. Adair, I. AL'rfield. D. G. Robertson, AT. C 'aig, E. Bridge, C. L. Margol:onth; Misses- J. Afargolv onth, J. Ada’r, Sharpies (2), B. Findlav, E. and P. Dennis, AL Hamilton, K. Installe, .MacDonald (2). J. Hum • phreys. E t Alorrison.. J. Allen, At. Alartin. A r . Quinn, AI. and R. AVit-t-c"s, A”. Hayes, .AT. Lnngridge, AT. Hockley and J. Coleman. BUSINESS AVOAIENS’ CLUB The animal meeting of. the Gis- . borne Business Women’s- Club was held: at Lc Grand. Cafe on Tuesday evening. The minutes of the la-sjfc meeting were read by the seer-eia>ry. Aliss N. Ferguson, who also prosonted the au r nun-! report, and financial statnieui, which were unanimously adopted. A r ot.s» of thanks were passed -to the retiring, vice-president, committee', secretary and assistant .secretary; also to the press and. to Alt’s- Low for services rendered during,the year. The election, of 'officers- for* the ensuing year resulted as- follows-; President, Afrs. Hugh Jonc-s-; vice-presi-dents, Alisse-s- Douglasi-Smith . and AVills; committee, Misses P. Beale. A r . Blannisto-r, A. Hudson and J. Bruce; secretary, Alisa It. Winters; ass'slant secretary, Aliss Poynte.r. LADIES’. GOLF An L. G-. TJ. medal match was played l , on connection with the third qualifying round for tho Hutchinson Clip tourney, figured on the programme fio-r tho members of the Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club, on We<lL lues day afternoon. * In the A division honours were an- ; nej:ed by-Atis's AI. Foster, 86—’16—70,. Miss N. Kay, 89 —IS —71, gaining sec- , end place. /- Mns. Angbiind, -100—23 —77, was, the: successful competitor in the- B division, Airs. 11. B. Ty or man, 95 — , 19—76, being second. . ‘ , ; Members arc reminded that tho 1 coronation medal . and Aostqa-roa- ] > matches-. for competition, throughout I- tho Dominion have been- set -down i locally for Wednesday next. - - The ivoekly match for C division . players was won by Afrs. H. Smith. j

TAK HIM UWO MMX'S i IXSTITMTE. Thorp was only n fair attendance at tlio monthly moolirijs, over which Airs. Rangiuia. presided. it was decided t tliar a <lel egata 1)0 sent to the duly J Oo in in ion conioronco to bo hold in Dunedin. A dance for Juno l.'lth was • fixed by the local coniniittoo. The ] bring and buy stall did good business whilst the roll call w:.i-s “Kitchen Scissors”. Th» competition result' were: A section—Knitted single!, Airs Godding and Mrs. AM Dirt 1. B seci ion : Knitted scar'. Airs Woods 1 and 2: Airs Piki Smith, 3. Ah the meeting for dune 17 ineinbets were asked* to bring a. friend. V\A' X KET L MXV ITIiOX The public luncheon held in coiuireMon with the Plunked baby photograph'c exhibition, in Messrs. Pelties' display room on Thursday, was all that! could be desired, both in menu and organisation, and consequently the funds of the society benefit considerably. The campaign, which :s being conduct.cl by the commit tee of the local branch of the Plunkef Society is evoking keen public interest, and '! c popularity of the object wa.s evidenced by the large attendance at the 1 (inch eon. No detail had been overlooked in the prepa at ions for the occasion, and much of the credit for the success achieved was undoubtedly due to 1-he efforts oJ> the organiser, .Mrs, >. A Natlism. who was efficiently nsststed j by the committee. i The tables were most artistically j decorated wit it. slender crystal vases } of French marigolds and Iceland l poppies in shades of flame and gold, great howls of the same lovely blooms being advantageously placed in the spacious room. The many guests were, waited upon most assiduously by a bevy of girf» including Alisses B. Clifford. J. Dun lop, A. and -T. Thomas. S. Barton,

B. Kemp, M. Hamilton, P. B'ur.ke. | j A. She riff, J\l. Murpliy, *l. .Irvine, (>. ; j Skeet. I’. Murphy and 15. Bogy s I (Wellington). | I Among those noticed More: Canoe j a.nd Mrs. A. F. Hall, Dr. ami Mrs'. J. I W. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. E. Ewart Brown, Mr. and Mrs. ,T. Blair, Mr. arid* Mrs. R. Dobson, Mr. amd Mrs. S. D. Nathan, Mr. and Sirs. J. O. N. Thomas, Mr and Mrs. J. 0. Muss grave, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gave, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Black (Muriwni), Mr. and Mrs. G. Cuthbert. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Tomeyeliffe, Mr. and. Mis. 11. B. Tyorman, Mr and Mrs. F l . T. Boh- j inson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Balfour, Mr. and Mrs. W. Blatlnvayt., Mr. 'and [ Mrs. N. H. Bull, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. * Gam brill, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Primrose, Mr. and Mrs. .T. Peach, Mr. and .Mrs. W. Hamilton Irvine, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Forster, Mr. and Mrs. V. ■l3. Sanders, Mr and Mrs. T. Adams, Mr. and Mrs.* Tl. E. Gamhrill, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Nioholls, Mr. and Mrs. IT. P. Hamilton, Mr, and Mrs. P CJ Dwyer, Mr and Mrs. F l . Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. B. Dallas, Mr.' and Mrs. W. Trwin, Mr. and Mrs. IT. Armstrong,. Air. and Mrs. ,G. W. Wil- ( lock, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Barton ;j Mesdames H. B. Williams, A. M. G'eorgetti, H. M. White T. Y. Cnlhbert, 11. A. King, Beam, C. Tattersefild, I. D. Bramwell, K. A. Woodward, J. 'Li. Bell erby, Mossman.. Evans, ' G. Jones, J. R,. Murpliy, Nioholls, Hood, E. Monckton, D. E. Ch.rj.sp, W. 11. Chrisp, W. Petohell j (Napier), L. Cottsiill, W. E. Goffe;

] Ali - -c'l M. and Af. Barker, !,. King, j i Godfrey, .1. h’ohortsoil. . Williams. • [ A. Anderson (Hawke's Buy', ti. W;l- j | liannou, Sims. j). Adams. Uilknm, j j 1). Ungual I, if. Nolan, M. Hood. G 1-j | monr. Hogg B. Willock, V. Oaktle.ii. ! Alonekton (■_’}. .1. White. AM Blair, D. j Barton. .1. Caldwell; Me-srs. W. (Ml .Shorntt. If. Ti’l.o d. M.W. Nolan, B. | It. .Maclean, W. R. B. W.lloek R. G. j Crawford. V llarre, W. Oakden.. J. j Graham. D. Aluir and R. A. Beige, j