WOMEN’S . . WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12902, 1 July 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S . . WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. It.- L. Maclean, Harris street, Inns returned from Auckland. a m j Miss J. Fullerton l Smith, who has (I been visiting friends in G'sho ric, re-, turned to Marion on Sunday. *• * * Mr. G. K. Wiliams. Tokomaru Bay, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Dodgshun; Hiyris- street, at the week-end. « * « Mr. A. Fuller ton-Smith (Aliirton) was the week-end guest of Mrs. Gerald Kemp, Russell street. * » ■ Misses L. and AT. Barker, ‘Acton.’ Hexton, have returned from a visit to Wellington. * « - Miss E. Murphy (Panikau) was the week-end guest of Mrs P. F. Barker, Glenroy station. S * * Mrs S. Reeves (Pakarae) is. the guest of Mrs J. L. Reeves, “Te Riinu,” Tolaga Bay. • * « Mrs H. B. Williams, Turihaua station, returned on Saturday from a visit to Auckland.

Miss B. Wilson, who has been visiting friends in Gisborne, intends returning to Wanganui to-day. * •* * Miss F. Orr (Kanakanaia) is staying with Mrs G. M. Reynolds, Ormond. * * * Mr and Mrs Hugh CJhrisp (Patutalii) were tho week-end guests ol Mrs IV. Graham. “Ngakaroa,” Ormond. * * * Last night Mr. and Mrs. E. Woodrow arranged seven tables of bridge at their home in Whittaker ft re t, for tin benefit ol Mr. \. C. R. Milford .tlie representative of cricket in the Festival of Sport camna gn. « * * On Saturday night the City Hall was tho scene of a bright and cheery “Hard-up’ ! dance organised by the executive of the Festival ot Sport. A jolly air of informality prevailed and gav music was supplied by Mr S. Sheet’s orchestra, each number being repeatedly encored. Supper was provided by the supporters of the basketball and a eroquent candidate. Mrs J. R. Murphy, who was present during the evening. Rugby enthusiasts were responsible for the hot dog stall and the soft drinks were under the charge of supporters of the lawn tennis representative.

A SURPRISE PARTY On Friday night Mah-jong was chosen for the' entertainment oi' ! the gtKfefe at a. very jolly surprise party organised by the Misses Norma Steele and Mona Bfa*V at the house of Mr. V. C. R. M’tford, the representative of cricket in the Festival of Sport campaign. Iceland puppies, gallardias and roses were artistically combined m the decoration of the drawing-room, and a. large log fire offered a cheeiy welcome. A delectable supper was served iu the dining-room, -a. bowl of lev laud pop piles lend n g a- touch of colour to the charmingly arranged table. Miss M. Macaulay received the guests wearing a smat t frock of bottle green lace and a matching coatee. Miss Steele wore a graceful frock sk raisin brown velvet and Miss Blair wais becomingly frooked in parma. violet wool georgette. Among the guests were: Afr. and Mrs. S. D. Nathan, Air. and Mrs. A. J. Stock. Air. and Airs. I. La voile; Alesdames E. Ewart Brown, D. Jhrry, Powell; AJiss S. Ormond; Messrs. A. C. Cooke, IV. L. Irwin and Dr. F. Kahlenbvrg.

AN INFORMAL DANCE A delightfully informal dance wao g : vcn by Miss Barbara Kemp at her homo in Russell street on Saturday night. The rooms were gay with flowers a.nd huge log fires 'offered a pleasant contrast to the wintry weather out of doors. The .spacious verandah—-so admirably adapted to such an occasion—made an ideal ballroom, and dancing was enjoyed to enspiriting music. Hydrangeas and brilliantly-hued borrios. were alluringly combined in the decoration of the drawingroom, whore a delectable supper was served, a bowl of Iceland poppies was used with artistic effect in the adornment of the table. Mrs. Kemp welcomed her daughter’s guests wearing'an elegant frock of. mulberry ring Velvet and a matching coatee. , Miss'Kemp was sma T t in a simplycut- frock of smoky blue crepe, threaded with silver.Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Broad (Waimata Valley); Misses C. Reese (Christchurch). N. Blunden (Canterbury)., B. Wilson (Wanganui). J. FullcrtonSmith (Marton), P. and P. Burke N. Bruce, S. Ba’ton, S. Ormond, S. Williams, E.. Barker, N. Margoliouth, J. Morris (Tolaga. Bay), A. Thomas, T. •Oardner. M. Blair; Messrs. M. R. Maude, C. Kay, A. Fullerton-Snrth (Marton), B. Gregory, J. Wilkie, P. Murphy, ’L. Margoliouth, R. Lowe, J. Bain, 8.-Black, J. Barns Graham. S. Porter, W. Gadduin, B. Dobson and R. Holden. A BRIDGE TEA Particularly attractive were the floral decorations arranged by Mrs. W. McKinnon at her home in Ha* - onga road on Saturday afternoon, when she gave a delightful bridge tea in support,of the candidature of Mr. H. H. Do Costa in the. Festival of Sport campaign. Violets and roses filled thie-vdvawing-room with fragrance, and in the diningroom,' where a delicious tew was

served, spring bulbs were, chosen for the adornment of the charminglyarranged tablo. The prize For the Jr ghost score was won by Airs. L. Harris and tho players also competed for two bidden numbers', honours being annexed by Alesdames F. Toler Lon and A. IV. Harper, respectively.

The hostess was. very smart in a simply-cut frock of huff crepe satin ornamented with a- shoulder spray of violets. Among the guests were: Alesdames H. IT. Do Costa, K. Swi't, F. Tolerton, K. A. Woodward, A .J. Nicol, L. Smaril, Alorley, H. Carr, Dennis, Watson, Cave, C. Horne. ’A. IV. Harper, T. 13. Pearson, C. Sheet, IV. J. S'nclair, R.. Steel, A. S. Parker, L Harris; Misses P. Do Costa. E. Dunn, A. Ryan, U. Fisken and Dr. Hoycock. A CARD PARTY On Friday night Mr. and Mrs. F. Tolerton invited a large number ol friends to a delightfully informal canxl party at their home in Bulwcr road, to augment the voting in favour of Air. H. H. Do Cotea, the golf cand’date in the Festival of Sport. The rooms wore gay .with flowers, Tc; ’land poppies, tree marigolds and daphne predominating in the artistic decorative scheme, while large log tiers added to the atmosphere of charm. A delectable bullet supper wa.s served during an interlude in the play. Airs. Tolerton was start in a. model flock of brick red .suede sal/ii, designed with a pleated bodice. CLUB HOUSE DANCE The members of the Gribo ne Park Golf CM ll b wre respons'ble for a bright and cheery dance in the chib house on Saturday night lor the benefit o'! Br. H. H. D'e Costa, 'their cam! date in the Festival of Sport Campaign at presivnl being conducted in Gisborne.

Red ami white streamers fluttered gaily overhead in the dance room, while g eenerv, intermingled with red artifio’-al flowers adorned the wall spaces, forming an effective setting for the guests. Airs. Menses’ orchestra was in splendid form, the musicians responding most: generously to the repeated demands for encodes, and delightful extras were contributed by Airis N. Williams. A delicious hot savoury supper was served at tables beautified w’th crimson geraniums, combined with matching streamers. No detail had been overlooked in the preparations for the occasion, and much of the e iedit for the success achieved was undoubtedly due to the efforts of the committee, who- are to be congratulated on the gratifying- re-' suit. The committee comprised Atesdames J. Johnstone, S. Dryland and L. Af. Ha.mis ; Alis’seis J. and Z. Armstrong and Messrs J. Bro-ad, S. Corson am! S. Dryland. Among those present wc"e: Air. and Airs. Kearns, Air. and Airs. F. Ala-seam, AD. and Airs. J. R. Kay, Mr. and Airs, A. Hampton. Air, and Airs. G. 1). Taylor, Air. and Airs. F. Swift. Air. and Airs. L. AI. Ha’ris, Air. and Airs. A. AlarUn, Air. arid Al,rs. S. Dryland; Airs. K. Rosie; Alisses J., Z. and G‘. Armstrong, P. Alartin, J. Weaver, T. Hutton, G. Alartn, R. White. V. Stevsn-s, X. Williams,. W. Evans, B. Williams, R. McCarthy, P. Do Costa, W. Bullock, Cross'll.. C. Aleado, J. Allen, Al. C'lairr, Gould; Alestes. J. Broad. 13. Breen, R. Cedar wall, T. Corkery, G. Sommerville, D? Scaly, D. Lunn, S. Corson, B. Terry. D. Armstrong. J. G-. B av, B. Jennings, R. Maun, ,J. Martin, D. Hartnell, G. Wilson. J. Kdgariff, Williams and L. Duncan.

WHANGARA W.I. On account oi illness' amongst the members, tlio attendance was smaller than usual at the monthly meeting of the Whangara Women’s Institute, held on Thursday afternoon. The chair was taken by Mrs T. Andrews. A warm welcome was extended to a visitor, and two new members— ■ Mesdames. Hope and Ferris—weio enrolled. Following the conclusion of routine business, a pleasant social hour was enjoyed during which tea was dispensed by Mesdames. C. IT. Seymour and Mclntosh. The monthly competitions resulted as follows; Rest nut loaf—Mrs Tar 7 dieu I, Miss Kerr 2; Most ornamented coat hanger: Mrs Tardieu 1, Mrs Sautherly 2. POVERTY BAY HUNT CLUB. The meet of the Poverty Bay; hounds at Poitawa is always keenly anticipated and Saturday’s fixture was, like its predecessors, a complete success. Tlio weather was all that could be desired and there was a large attendance of followers and spectators, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the day s sport. Much-appreciated ’• refreshments were provided by the ladies of the district. Among those in the saddle were: Messrs; H.' H. Dods, M, L. Holden, M. • Moore, W. MeLeah. M. O’Donnell. C. Eraser, W. Hale, TI. Sampson, E. Rhodes, M. Fraser, F. Bruce, M. Dobson,, D. McLeailb; (Waikare), B. Brosnahan, P. Nelsbnp'jW. .Murphy, T. Langford, R. Redponb, T. Fraser : Rev. Father Cuiilev) Mrs H H. Dods; Misses M. SKerratt, E. Murphy, J. Redstone, P. Burke, ~*L Murphy,.; M.. Martin (Martinborough) Hood (2),'Di Hansen, J. Hood (Q’land). Among the spectators were: Mv and Mrs H. R. Williams, Mr and Mrs T. Fraser, Mr and Mrs Loffler,

-\Jt and Mrs C. Hyland, Mr and Mrs •I Grifleli; Alcsdames. G. Fitzgerald, N. H. Bull. 13, R. Fitzgerald, B. Burke, B. Dodds (Dunedin) ; Misses M. Fraser, Fitzgerald (3), H. Brosnaluin, P. Burke, B. Wilson (Wanganui), A. Thomas 'aud O. Boose (Christchurch). REPERTORY SOCIETY. There teas a large attendance at tho Parish Hall on Monday night when the Gisborne Repertory Society staged three plays in connection villi tho eliminating tests for the forthcoming Drama Festival. The characters in tho first produriion. “Tho Bond of Poplars,” presented by Miss J. Irvine, were portrayed by Miss Irvine and Messrs. R. Mexico!, W. Kolm. H. Wall and W. .1 Sinclair. Tho second play, “A Clean Life. ’ was produced by Mr AY. Kolm and tho cast included Mr R. McNicol. Miss P. Lange and Messrs. W. Kolm and TT. Wall. i\liss C. Oman was responsible for tho-third production, a fantastic drama, from the pen of Eric Bradwell. the various parts being taken by Mrs W Kohn. Misses C. Oman, S. ‘Porteus, M. Nelson. J. Irvine. D. Adams P Lange and Messrs. A\ . Kohn and G Ti/Feii. At tho close of the entertainment “The Road of Poplars” was awarded first place by popular vote.

ROWING CLUB DANCE. The popularity of the series of dances organised by the Poverty 13av Rowing Club w;.is evidenced by the largo attendance at the club house on Monday night. Black and white streamers, Die colors of the club, struck a distinctive decorative note, forming an effective setting for tho pretty frocks. Tho floor was capably supervised by Mr F. Gardner and Mrs Menzies orchestra was responsible for the delightful music. Much-enjoyed extras wore contributed by Miss G. AVilson. A Monto Carlo waltz contest was n popular item of the programme and was won by Mrs Dolman and Mr \A . Jladwen, while Miss J. AVarren and Mr G. Lannigan were the winners of u lucky number competition. A delicious home-made supper was serv— under the direetior ol : Mescuunes. Thompson and AVau'en assisted by a willing band of helpers. Among those present were: — Mr and Airs T. Forbes, Air and Mrs It Neil son, Air and All's R. Doleman, Mr and Airs W.'McLeod, Air and Airs .1 McCullough, Mr and Mrs S. Denms, Air and Airs D. Brown, Air and Mrs B. Lloyd, Air and Mrs F. Gardner Mr and Airs R. Stevenson, Air and Mrs Duinphoy, Mr and Airs F. Newman. , Mesdames. AAL ,P. ocock, Hi Us, JCalvert, P. Alackay, E. Warren, Thompson, and AY. Pocock. Misses: H. Boniface, N. Hutchinson, G. AVilson, D. Eves, Al. Park, L. Holt, Al. Quinn, J. Phillips, C. Bai ,N. Bai, J. Bould, J. Owen, J. Shorter, J. Warren, G. Smith, L. Taylor, G. Taylor, B. Boocock, E. Brown-Bayliss, T. Young, P- Kileen, J Calvert, By Calvert, K. Hepburn, J Zame, L. Brown, A. Clarke, E. Young, E. Hadwen, N. Hadwen, v. . Tiioage, B. Jenkins, AL Ribbon, JKing, A. Niven, L. Johnstone, S. Packe, H. Graham, D." Hindrup, M. Webb, At. Torrie, R. Brooks.

LADIES GOLF. A bogey match engaged the att ntion of the members of the Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club yesterday afternoon but, unfortunately, nothing could have been more unpropUious than the w ather. ’ in the A division honours were annexed by Mrs. E. Harper, b down. Mesdames 1). E- Chrisp and A. i'. Houston 0 down, tying for s?co:H place. Members are reminded that trie third of the scries of teams' matches has been set down tor Saturday morning, July 4. Al'ueh interest : s centreing in the annual club ball which takes place m the City Hall on Thursday J u U- ” ; 3. Arrangements are already in hand, and the function, like its pr deecssors, promises to be a complete success.

MISCELLANEOUS (' !ET PARTY. j Oil Saturday evening, Miss Jena jia.daniyne, wltos: marriage to Mr. W. Ilepbuni, of Whakataue, takes place shortly, was Ur- guest of lam-; our at- a delight I U I misc IkineoUs gill party given by tier prospective bridesmaid:*, the Misa'os M- Ea-aor. I*. MH(Te K.araka') and I’. Talc, at liio bon.c of Mrs. S. V. Tate,; Sheehan sir ei. • Games, comp dit ions, pmg pong and community singing were arranged for tho entertainment ol tin* guests, and were enter d into well much enthusiasm and enjoymoni. A d .'loot a bio savoury supper Was served on the sunporch amt. later, Lite bride-to-b", assisted 1»y Iter Imslesses, opened the numerous parcels; reveal big til! mann.r of pretty anil 1 useful gilts, for which -lie thanked her friends in a charming manner. Miss Ensor was w.armg a becoming frock of green flora! initio, ami Miss Mills abuse a jumper suit in a lovely shade of rose, while Miss '_laI wore a smart bellow sprigged cockta'l jumper and a skirt to tone. The guest of honor was attractive in a crop s clo chine I rook printed in ■a Hornl design in pastel slmd s, or:uifi enter?. with while trimmings. Among the guests were: Mesdames E. Ballantyue. S. V. Tate, A. litggar, A'. L. Ensor. 1. Davies, It. 11. Barker, A. Caimiboll, K. Hepburn, PJ 3 ale; Misses D. Tate. J. and L. Higgs, AT. Farr, l). .Hogg, IT Gould, ]>. Greaves,- I: Linden, It. Carson, J. AdaT, M. Emerson, I’. Beale. ('. Edwards, E. Macdonald, M. C-rosey, M. Harrison. ’Y. Cuinpagnola, and A. Biggar.