WOMEN’S • • WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12890, 17 June 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs W. Gram (Napier) is visiting To Ruin.

*_ * * Mrs W. Kennedy • (Paran street) it a. Gisborne visitor to Napier.

* * * ♦ Mrs R. Connop (Harris street) left, yesterday on a visit to Wellington.

Afrs E. N. Sidebottom (Napier) is tho guest of Mrs T. V. Cuthbert, Tow nicy’s Buildings. Airs O. A. Xicholls (AA’ainni beach) lias returned from a visit- to Wellington. * -* * Mr and Airs J. 0. Musgrave. (Reach road) left yesterday on a brief visit to Wellington. » * «» Mrs D. G. S'. MacDonald (Tolaga Pay) was a visitor to Gisborne last v-eok. * * * iMr and Mrs T. Scott, Fox street, are ilio guests of Mrs R, Scott, “Lome.” Puha. *• * e I\Tr arid Mrs W. Macla-urin (Hexton) intend leaving on Friday on a visit to Wellington and Wanganui. » * « Mr and Mrs H. 11. Smith returned on Sunday from a- visit to Hawke’s Bnv.

Aliss Alice Gillingham (Wnerenga-o-knri) returned yesterday from a visit, to Auckland.

Miss E. Williams, who lias been the guest, of Mrs D. C. Gray, TTexton, returned to Napier on Monday.

Air and Airs R. Hutchinson (Waipahu) are visiting Palmerston North.

Miss E. Williamson is the guest of Mrs 0. Gray, “Waiohika.”

Mrs G. O. R. Sainsbury returned to Wairoa yesterday after visiting her parents. Air and Mrs W. G. Sherratt, Whataupoko. * . « ATr and Airs A. J. Appleton (Tolaga Ray), who were the week-end guests of Mrs .). G. Appleton, Te Kanaka, left yesterday on a visit to Kerikcri, Bay of islands.

Afr and Mrs Gordon Reeves, who hare been the guests of Airs .). Burns-Graham, Russell street, rrlurni 1 to tlieir home at Waimai Valiev, Ngar 11 awah ia, yesl ord ay.

Air and Airs Gerald Black (Tolaga Ray) arrived in Auckland by the Alaripnsa on Friday after a visit to America, and are at present the gnesls of the Misses Orr, Kanakanaial

Air and Airs J. D. Williams, wlm lave been the guests of Airs W. G. Alaolaurin. “Wnipuni,” Heston, rouinied to Rnatoria yesterday.

Aliss B. Wilson (Wanganui), who has been staying with Airs E. Ewart Brown, Ormond road, lelt yesterday for Tolaga Bay, where she is the guest or Airs N. S. Thomas. » •* * All's J. Bnras-Oraluun. I,’usseli sl., ceeompanied by Aliss B. Barns-Gra-ham and Air Jack Barns-Graham, is sailing from Wellington by the Rua--I,'iu) on July Id on a visit to Engle iid. *- • * * Aliss E. Jerome Spencer. wellknown as the founder of the Vomen’s Institute movement- in New Zealand, jiaid a brief visit to Gisborne this week. She was accompanied by her sister. Aliss E. Spencer. England. * * * Aliss Muriel Barker is leaving on Saturday for Wanganui, where she will stay with Airs Zeisler. She will biter visit Palmerston North as the. guest of Mrs Brian Keiller, prior to I lending tlio winter sports at The Chateau, National Park. A FAREWELL BRIDGE TEA. Yesterday afternoon the very delightful bridge tea given by Mrs. ( “ \y\ Willock at her home in Russell street for Afiss Doris Runciman. who is leaving Gisborne* shortly to take l -p the position of homo u.st.er at the Palmerston North Hospital, afforded the friends of the ’guest of honor an opportunity of bidding hen good-bye under very pleasant circumstanc:s. Artistic floral decorations and laigo log fires offered a decided contra-t loathe wintry conditions out of doors Hydrangeas and- howls of mixed blooms in golden tonings wore chosen for the -adornment of the drawingroom, and in the dining-noom, where a -delectable t a was served, crimson berries were alluringly combined w.th rrreon hydrangeas, a bowl of Iceland poppies and galliarclias lending a no.e of color to the charmingly arrang o table. The hostess was wearing an elegant frock of black crepe romaine ornamented with a shirred corsage bon of matching velvet. Aliss Runeinum wore a smart su t of sen green wool crepe finished- wilh ehnominm buttons, a halo hat of silver grey felt and squirrel fairs. Among the guests were: Alesdames E. E. Brown, P. C. Dwvcr, N. H. Bull, H. L. Primrose, H. B. Dxujnmond, A. S Muir, R-. I'. Gamlnill, M. Holden L. Balfour, H. T. Holden, N. McLernon (Wairoa), 0. U. Bull;; Misses G. Buswell, N. Cotterill, L. King, V. Burnard, C. Renshaw (Taura nga), and B. Murray. PARTY FOR BRIDE-ELECT. On Saturday night Miss Joan AlacDonalcl invited a number of friends to a delightful “gieen” party at her cott.ago at Wainui beach for Aliss Joan Alargolionth, whoso marriage to Mr C. L. Turner (Palmerston North) takes place next week. . . . Hydrangeas and Iceland poppies, shadingfrom .cream to deep orange, were chosen for the adornment of the

sittingroom, and a delect-abfh supper was served informally front rt, flowerdecked table. Two diverting competitions provided much merriment and the winnersMisses. D. Adams and V. Cox—were each rewarded with an attractive prize. Each guest brought a green gift for the bride-to-be and the opening of tho numerous parcos revealed pretty and useful articles in every conceivable shade of green. Airs MacDonald welcomed her daughter’s guests, wearing a graceful frock of black crepe do chine with a silver grey corsage. Miss MacDonald was smart in a fiock of cherry red sand crone cut on simple lines. Miss Alargolionth chose a becoming Dock of black flat- crepe, printed in a floral design. A SOCIAL AFTERNOON. A most delightful social afternoon was organised by the members of the Poverty Bay Victoria League at the homo of tho president, Afiss A. L. Roes, on Saturday. Prior to the opening of proceedings'tho secretary was instructed to forward a letter of condolence to the relatives of the late Afiss Eva Barker, a former secretary and a life-member of tho league. Tti the course of the afternoon a i cry interesting article entitled, “King Edward V 11.,” from the pen of John Alasefield, was read by Airs I. J. .Quigley and very much enjoyed. During a pleasant interlude Miss Rees made a presentation to All's W. A. Smith, another life-member and former secretary of the league, who is leaving shortly to reside in Dunedin, as a tribute of appreciation from h r fellow-members. She also expressed regret, at the departure from the district, of Airs Smith and wished lmr every success and happiness in her i.ew home.

Tho gift and good wishes wove suitably acknowledged by the recipient-. Tho president announced that the prizes in connection with Iho annual Empire essay competition, held under tho auspices of the league, would be presented at the King’s Theatre, by rrnrtesy of the management, at ’lO.llO on Saturday morning, Jim 23.

A delicious afternoon tea was served informally by the following hostesses; ATesd.imes. J. McKee. L. I. Williams, 1. Slephonson, I). AlcKeague, H. Holnv. s. If. Jones and -Misses Douglas-Smith and O’Shea. Afiss Rees van wearing a becoming Ivock of navy blue flat crepe and a maroon coatee.

Among those present: were: Afesciames. AV. E. Goffe, Baty, W. A. Smith, E. All lUitehinson, \V. A. Jennings, J. S'. Wauchop. 1. Alirfiohl, W. G. Sherratt. 1. F. Williams. Woodward, T. Corson, A. Stoneham, R. D. Leslie, Humphrey. F. R. Hill, Burch. Rcddell, G. R. Sheets, McGibbon. H. Holmes. E. N. Sidebnttom (Napier). T Y. Cuthbert, U. Jones, 11. IT. De Costa, Taylor, J. AfcKee, 1). Alclvea gtie, Ayiward, Gilmer. Smil'd, Minidock. Thompson, Pearson. Simpson, end A. F. Sainum; Misses '! m-ker (J), Rouglns-Sjnith, O'Shea, Alcove, Jerram, Johnston. Kolin and Craddock.

A FAREWELL PARTY. A very delightful bridge party was given by Airs J . Balfour at her home in Fox street- or Friday night as a farewell to Afiss- Doris Runciman, of tho nursing staff of Cook Hospital, who has been appointed homo sister at the Palmerston North Hospital. Great bowls of hydrangeas and feeland poppies were used with artistic effect in the decoration of the drawingroom, a,nd a large log fire radiated comfort-

A delectable supper was served infrrmally during an interlude in the -pi ay.

The. hostess was very smart in a Look of black taffetas relieved with touches of silver lame and a shoulder capo of Fame velvet.

The guest of honor chose a becoming frock ot chocolate brown taillc with gold trimmings. Among the guests were: Afesdames. f. T. Burnard, E. Ewart Brown, G. AV. Willock, P. 0. Dwyer. G. E. Cotterill (Tokomaru Bay), O. Jl. Bull, N. H. Bull and Aliases H. Nolan, V. Burnard, N. Cotterill and L. King. Afrs Balfour also invited several fiiends to a charmingly arranged tea party on Friday afternoon to hid goodhvo to Aliss Rimeimaii, the. guests including Afesdames. A. L. Aluir, AL Hughes, L. Cotter ill, Bruce Aluir, C. L. Margoliouth, .N. McLernon and R. V. GamhrilL

POVERTY PAY HUNT CLUB. One of the best clay’s sport experienced so far this season was enjoyed by keen followers of the hounds at Awapuni on Saturday. The attendance was exceptionally large and included among the interested spectators were a number ol visitors. Following the concluding run the L-Tly was boileci at a picturesque spot on. tho roadside and much-appreciat-ed refreshments were dispensed by tin? lady members. Tho dei'mty-master. A.Tr H. E-. Williams, later took the opportunity, on behalf of the club, of thanking the farmers over whoce property they had hunted. Among those in the saddle were: Tho deputy-masters. Messrs, H. R. Williams and J. Johson, Mrs R. O. Alurphy, Aliases J; Dods, J. Bloomfield, M. Alurphy, -S. Ormerod, J. Redstone, Hood (?)> J. Williams, P. Riu-ke, D. Hansen, Rev. Father Curley and Messrs. M. L. and R. Holden, A!L Aloore, C. and M. Fraser, AV. AleLean, AV. Adair, R. Rice, R. Slier-i-.tt, jun., L. Smith, Haisman, H. Sampson, L. Woodward; N. Shanks, W. Hale, F. Rruce, Calclcr, Aforley, Andrews, B. Daulton and D. Redstone,