WOMEN’S . . WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 13092, 13 February 1937, Page 3

WOMEN’S . . WORLD

TURF CLUB R ACES FROCKING AT THE BARK Tho weather oil Tlmrsday was all that -could be desired for tho opening day of tho Poverty Bay Turf Club’s summer meeting, and consequently the smartest of frocks were paraded on the' lawns at the Park, displaying a pageantry of colour amid the prevailing green. Navy blue, in combination with white, was definitely tho most favoured color with brown as; a keenly challenging rival. There were many ensemble suits and frocks of patterned crepe worn with coats of plain material, while suits of linen in plain colours wore also popular. Tailored felt hats, tho trimming- consisting mostly of a Jaunty feather, were particularly modish, and the effect was generally good. Among those present were: Mesdames E. Loisel, who was wearing a frock of navy blue and white printed flat crepe and a large hat of navy straw; 11. B. Williams, frock of cafe an lait and parchment spotted Liberty silk, a bat of parchment coloured straw, and fox furs; F. H. Loisel, ensemble of black flat crepe and straw hnt to match; O. O. Dowding, frock of resida green and white

si otted crepe and a green straw hat. <7. B. Morris (Tolaga Bay) frock of midnight blue lace and a coat of navy blue crepe and straw hat to match; A. S. Seymour, chocolate brown crepe frock, hat to match, and furs; P. Pittar, frock of larkspur blue anl white printed flat crepe, a plain blue coat with white trimmings and a small white hat; J. Blair, black and white patterned flat crepe and a large hat of black straw; Y. T. 0. Savage (Waimnta Valley) tailored suit of Marina blue linen tweed and parchment coloured straw hat banded with blue.

Mesdames AT. O’Connell (Wairoa), vc-aring a frock of powder blue and white patterned flat erepo, a white halo hat and furs; G. Bloomfield, navy blue and white printed crepe and a navy straw hat; 11. H. Dods (Whatatutu), navy blue and white striped frock and navy coat and matching hat; W. Maclaurin, frock of navy blue and white printed flatcrepe and navy straw hat; H B. Drummond, chocolate brown suit and straw hat to match; S. D. Nathan, frock of navy blue and beige printed flat crepe and a navy straw hat; R. S. T. Sherratt, tailored suit of grey summer tweed and small hat of henna felt; J. A. Macleod, frock of navy blue and white patterned flat crepe, and a navy coat and hat to match; J. Hutchinson, tailored suit of parchment linen tweed and small felt hat to match; LI. E. Harris, frock of printed crepe, short black coat and a hat of lienna felt.

Mesdames 0. Ormerod, wearing a frock of red flat crepe spotted in white and a brown straw hat; H. G. Bice-, ensemble of navy blue triple georgette and small hat of matching straw; G. I. Parker, navy blue and white straw hat; W. Irwin, suit of navy blue and white patterned flat crepe and small hat of navy felt; W. IMathwayt, navy blue frock finished with a, scarlet belt and small hat- to match ; K. R'eed, navy blue ensemble with white trimmings, and hat of matching straw; H. E. Maude, frock of chocolate -brown and primrose patterned flat crepe, and a brown coat and -straw hat to match; I. McDonald apple grc<en linen frock and navy blue coat and straw hat to match ; J. Oman dusky pink frock and small hat of brown felt; S. J. Gudsell (Auckland), Marina blue ensemble and small beige hat; F. Evans, ensemble of brown and beige patterned flat crepe and a brown straw hat. Mesdames J. C. N. Thomas, wearing a navy blue and white striped frock and a navy short coat and hat to match; J. Ruddock (Hawke’s Bay), black and white ensemble and hat of white straw ; F. Kahlenborg, frock of black and whitci printed crepe and a black straw hat; E. T. Chrisp, navy blue and white spotted frock and large hat of parchment straw; O. Fitzgerald, French grey ensemble and navy blue straw hat; J. Johs.on, frock of beige crepe printed in a floral design, and a hat of brown straw; .1. Pyke, navy blue and white patterned frock and a navy coat and hat; H. H. Smith, frock of Marina blue deque, with navy blue trimmings and a navy hat; Mrs. H. Wallace, Coronation blue, with hat to tone; E. Stewart (Mangaroa) navy bhm and small straw hat to match; B. Cfoop, navy blue and white pinspotted frock and white straw hat; W. -Robson, ensemble of grey and white printed flat erepo and black felt hat.

Mesdames Phillips (Wellington), wearing a frock of navy blue chiffon j printed *n white and a small hat . of navy straw; H. D. deLautour (Wai- ; roa) frock of twilight blue flat erepo j patterned in whito and a wide straw j hat to tone; A. F. Houston, chocolate | brown frock and small straw hat to j match; -R. U. Burke, navy blue j ensemble and a hat to match trimmed : with white gardenias; D. B. Barry, j frock of navy blue georgette heavily i braided and a straw hat to match; j D. S. Williams, navy blue and white j printed frock and a navy coat and j matching hat; L. R. Bright, navy blue frock and hat of parchment straw, T. A. N. Corson, navy blue and white patterned frock and a white straw hat; F. R. Williams, frock of navy blue j and dusky pink spotted fiat erepo and i a navy hat; A. S. Parker, black geor- * getto frock and hat of matching \ straw; W. Wilson, ensemble of black ! erepo with fur trimming and a straw hat to match, P. A. Pettit, wearing a frock of cameo pink fforal flat crepe and a small navy blue felt hat; LI. F. Forster, bottle green ensemble and straw hat to match; C. Pyke, frock of primrose c-repo and small matching hat; A. F. Salmon, dusky pink frock ornamented with knife pleating and a navy straw hat; H. M. B. deLautour (Wairoa), navy blue ensemble with navy 'and white spotted tunic and hat to match; A. T. Smith, navy hluo and white printed frock and navy straw hat; T. Fraser, frock of navy blue and white patterned flat crepe and hat of navy straw; J. Kelly (Hastings) mul-

berry cloque frock and velour -hat to j tone; H. D.. Chrisp, Marina green, crepa spotted in navy blue and a hat of navy straw; 0. S. Burt, frock of floral crepe rind a black straw hat; B. R. U. Burke, frock of brown spotted linen and hat to tone; R. H. Wicksteed (B-uatoria) , black and white striped ensemble arid black . straw hat; W. R. B. Willock, frock of tahao brown and white printed crepe and a hat of brown straw; R. Dods, ’black crepe frock relieved with touches of crimson and largo crimson straw hat; F. R . Hill golden brown ensemble and l>.at of matching straw; W. A. Jennings, frock of dusky pink crepe and a black hat; 0. R. Skeot, navy blue and white patterned crepe and a hat of navy straw; W. Cascly, ensemble of molo erepo with fur trimmings and small hat to match ; I. Stephenson, bro-wn and white ensemble and brown bat; N. Morgan, tailored suit of parchment coloured linen tweed and small liat of. navy straw; H. E. Hill, frock of navy blue and white crepe and navy coat and liat; J. Vennell, navy blue and white striped frock and navy hat; H. H. DeCosta, navy blue frock and matching hat; E. Jeune, tabao brown ensemble and straw hat to match; J. A. Nicol, navy blue and white spotted frock and small navy hat; H. R. Anderson, frock of navy blue and white spotted crpoo and navy coat and hat; Giblin (Hawke's Bay) a frock of navy blue and white patterned crepe and a navy straw bat; C. M. Hutchinson, grey tailored costume and hat of navy straw; IV. H. Smith, brown and white checked ensemble and brown straw hat; J. W. Mclldowie, brown crepe frock and hat of matching straw; D. McKeaguo, en- j semble of dull black satin and largo straw hat to match with crimson trimmings; C. Corbett, black and white checked tailored ensemble and small black hat; F. A. McFadyen, frock of larkspur blue and white* spotted erepo and a white nat; 11. Gardner, navy blue georgette frock and straw liat to match; R» Biggar, navy blue and white spotted ensemble and hat to tone; A. C. Woodfield, fawn ensemble and close fitting hat of brown straw; R. Hansen, navy blue and white floral crepe and navy straw hat; F. Kennedy, frock of applo green crepe and three-quarter length brown coat and small hat to match; F. Hall, green and beige patterned suit and hat of black straw; Gray, tailored suit in brown and beige tonings and a beige hat. Misses M. Barker, wearing a suit of navy blue cloque accented with white and a small navy liat; Jan Williams, frock of brown crepe printed in a floral design in green and beige, a plain brown three-quarter length coat and a small green straw hat; M. Rees, blue and whito printed frock and a white printed frock and a white liip length-coat and matching hat; R. Barry, navy bind Liberty -silk coinspotted in beige and a hat of navy straw; J. Morris (Tolaga Bay), navy blue and white striped skirt and a short navy coat and hat; N. Nolan (Wairoa) applo green linen suit and bat of parchment straw; V. Dodd, tailored frock of sea green wool crepe and small hat of brown straw; R. Tully, beige linen suit and small felt hat to match; N. Steele, frock of blue floral erepo and large blue straw hat; V. Harding (Hawke’s Bay) pale green crepe patterned in pastel shades and beige straw hat; S. Williams, tunic frock of twilight blue and whito figured flat crepe wid 'hat °f blue straw; H. Nolan, frock of white printed flat crepe accented with touches of navy blue and a small navy straw hat; R. Rees, black floral chiffon and a wide hat of parchment straw; M. Macaulay, navy blue and white striped suit and large navy hat; J- liillaby (Auckland), navy blue ensemble ornamented with white organdie and a lint of matching straw , !>. Price, tailored frock of beige wool crepe, a small brown straw hat and furs; J. Bloomfield, navy blue and whito printed frock and a white hip length coat and hat; P. Burke, chocolate brown woven suit and small brown and beigo hat; M. Carr .Auckland) electric blue suit and small brown hat; A. Wilder (Hawke’s Bay; beigo spotted linen and large hat of broAvn straw; M. Newdick (England) navy bluer and white printed ensemble, and large liat of white straw; LD owl in", powder blue linen suit and white straw hat; E. Thomas, frock of brown and white printed flat erepo with voluminous sleeves nad a white straw hat; J. Williams, blue and whito checked frock and hat of: w ite straw; E. Barker, frock of daffodil yellow linen and a small brown felt hat; -8. Barton, frock of printed Liberty crepe and a large hat oi parchment straw; M. Fraser, brown and beigo patterned frock and leghorn hat"; M. Cnrlett (Hastings) * dusky pink linen suit and hat to match; M. Murphy, floral crepe frock and hat of parchment straw; J. Fullorton-Smith (Marton) copper coloured linen suit and hat to match ; V. deLautour, brown and white spotted frock and small brown felt hat ornamented with a quill; N. Mitford, Lido blue linen suit and small white hat; M. Murphy, white lace frock and navy blue coat and hat; V. Benson, navy blue and white spotted frock and navy hat; R. Wauchop, dusky pink linen suit’ and hat of navy straw; N. Bioadhurst, frock of primrose linen and hat to tone; E. Good, navy blue and white ensemble and hat of navy straw; L. Williams, blue linen suit and navy straw hat; McLeod (Australia), wearing frock of Marino blue crepe and a small hat of navy felt; A. E. Brewer, frock of brown and white spotted crepe and a brown straw hat, J. Nolan (Wairoa) - suit of midnight blue linen and a small navy hat; EGrey, brown, and white spotted frock and'a beret of apple grey felt; P. Ci aw ford, blue linen suit and hat to tone*; M. Morris, suit of navy blue deque and a tricorne hat to match; | J. Dods, jink linen suit, and blue and [ whito spotted hat; A. Gillingham, ] parchment coloured ensemble and | liat to tone;. IC. Murphy, tailored frock of hluo linen nad a white straw hat; Livingston, navy blue ensemble and hat of parchment coloured straw; J. Kirkpatrick, frock of blue and white patterned crepe and a whito straw hat; J. Ruddock (Hawke’s Bay) tailored frock of beige linen .tweed and small brown hat; B. Barker, primrose linen and leghorn straw hat; R, Steplierison, lacquer blue linen suit and small navy hat; M. Kirkpatrick, fawn and beige

printed frock and hat to tone; I. McKenzie, navy blue tailor-made and liat to match; E. Dennis, pink linen frock and navy blue* coat and hat; N. Williams, primrose and white checked crepe and a White liat; J. Blair, freok of beigo linen and a hat o-f navy straw; M. Smith, geranium pink linen frock and straw liat to match.

A FIVE O’CLOCK PARTY On the eve of the marriage, Miss Tui Gardner and Mr. R*. G. Dobson wc-ro the guests of honour at a very jolly fivo o’clock party given by Miss Barbara Ivcmp at her homo in Russell street. Refreshments and delicious savouries were served in the drawingroom, which looked very inviting with its artistic decorations of shaded hydrangeas. Mrs. Kdtnp welcomed her daughter’s guests wearing a smart tailored frock of nigger brown crepe, and Miss -Kemp chose a becoming frock of navy blue crepe ornamented with a cream handworked collar. Miss Gardner wore a simply cut frock of greenish blue erepo and a small white hat.

Among the guests were: Mr. ahcl Mrs. R. S. T. Sherratt, Mr. and Mrs. W. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Parker; Missies B. Robison, J. Dunlop, R. Thomas, P. Price, S. Barton, S. Williams, N. Bruce, J. and M. Morris, p Burke, J. Fullerton-Smith (Marton), E. Barker, S. Clirisp, Y. Re Rautour; Messrs. J. Gardner, N. Loisel, M. Dobson, P. and P. Willock, It. Holden, H. and M. It. Maude, G. Gregory, B. Morris, and D. and 11. Williams.

POVERTY BAY ROWING CLUB FLAG-500. There was a good attendance at the Poverty Bay Rowing Club’s weekly flag-500 held in the club’s hall, Bright- street, on Thursday evening. After a number of pleasant games had been played, a dainty supper was served during which opportunity was taken to wish tho club success at the forthcoming regatta at Napier. The prize-winners wore: Winning table: Mesdames Coleman, Robb, Tier and Franklin. Ladies, most clips: Mrs. Dynes; gents, most clips, Mr. G. Had won. Traveling envelope: Mesdames Cairns, Lange, Dennis and Mr. Cairns.

'ORMOND GARDENING CIRCLE The monthly meeting of the Gardening Circle of the Ormond Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Johnstone. It was decided to accept an invitation issued by Mrs* Howard to attend a- garden party at her homo at Whatatutu on Tuesday next and members were asked to make their own arrange meiit-s in regard to- transport. It was agreed to hold the annual picnic at the Waihirere Domain prior to the re-opening of the. schools. A resume* of the work necessary in the garden for the current month was contributed by the convenor, Mrs ■Greig. The monthly competitions, (a) a Victorian posy; (b) a- va«e of asters, (e) three stalks of silver beet and (d) a bundle of red beet, resulted as follows: (a) Mrs Long 1, Mrs Lovelock '2, Mrs Sherriff 3; (b) Mrs Lovelock 1, Mrs Long 2, Mrs* Sherriff 3; (c'i Mrs Sherriff 1, Mrs Long and Mrs Dixon equal, 2; Mrs Lovelock 3; (d) Miss Dixon 1, Mrs Sherriff 2, Mrs Lovelock 3. A delicious afternoon tea- was served informally and 1 - J - - - stroll in the beautiful garden was taken by members.

“LA MARECHALE.”

In view of the visit of Mrs. BoothClihborn, General Booth’s eldest daughter, to New Zealand, the following, culled from the “Saturday Evening Post” (Australia) will he read with interest:— In an interview La Marechale said the -Sabbath was going fast. London had fully adopted the Continental Sunday, and there were signs that it was being firmly established in Australia. She was pleased to learn that Sabbath observance was still strong in Tasmania. “Everyone requires west,” she said, “even machinery. Without relaxation on the seventh day people become too highly strung. They die earlier, and lunacy becomes more widespread.” Mrs. Boofch-Clibbnrn is not attached to any particular church, but helps them all. She is an international iigure, but has done most of her evangelical ' work in France, where sin' suffered much for her faith in the early years of her campaigning, on two occasions being thrown into prison. She knows the underworld f| l Paris, and also has moved in tho richest and most influential circles. “I received great kindness from perfectly worldly men,” she said; “men who were not Christians. They were what the world would call had men. but I do not call them bad. I think pride and selfishness are worse sins.’ I*a Marechale said that in tho state of the world to-day the Church had the greatest chance in its history. If it rose as one man it could save the nation's ' from Avar. Human ity cannot save humanity,’’ she declared. “I am sorry for the world, as blood is -calling for blood, and war cannot easily bo stopped. It is like a dqg running after its cn.vn tail. 5 Tho famous evangelist has been touring Australia: for sis moii.tns and 'has addressed large crowds at many centres. There has been novelty about her meetings, too. In one toAvn she ta-lkpcl lor an hour to 200 patients in a mental asylum, and was g 1 ven an attentive homing. I *’ Brisbane she held *a- meeting for men only, another for young people, and another for people over JO' years «f age. “And, everywhere,’’ she concluded ,‘T have had very blessed results.’ 5

SOCIAL AND : PERSONAL Miss J. Bloomfield, AVhatatutu, is tlio guest of Airs. J. 0.-- N. Thomas, Owen road.' —-s ' ' ». • • . .Miss ,M ; : Oambrill, Wellington, is staying ; with Mrs.. R. E Gambrilf, Ilussell street. ~ , ... . ... -» _ ■ < * ; ■/'' Mr. and .Airs.- AI. .O’Connell, AYairoa, and ;-Mri ' J: Helmore, Hawke’s Bay/are the guests of-Air. and Airs. H. B. AViliiams, Turihau station. o » ■ l~ <s ■ Aliss A. AVilder; Hawke’s Bay, -is the guest of Miss AI. Afnrphy, Alurivai.. ~'• • • - '/ • m Aliss At Harding, Hawke’s Bay, is staying with Aliss Jeanette Blair at AVninui Beach. . » ■ . » .« '.Aliases N.. and J. Nolan, -AYairoa, are. the, guests of Aliss ’H. . Nolan, “Otipi.” V. . i . ; « »' Dr, Gerda Eiohbaum,' of thcistaff-.of AYoodford House. School/ who bias 'been the guest of Airs. R. .F. ' Gamb'rill, Russell street,' left on Thursday for AA’ellington.. • • '• Air. and ATrs. 11. do Loutour. AYairoa, were visitors ;to Gisborne'for the opening day of. the .Poverty Bay Turf Club’s summer meeting. - ■ Aliss Judy Fullbrton-Pmith, Arnrton, is the guest of Airs. F. AA r . Nolan, Russell street.

Air. and Afrs. G. Tripe, - who have been visiting friends on tho. Coast, returned to Hawke’s Bay on Thursday. • . * • Airs. G. Maclean' is the guest of her daughter, Airs. F. B. Barker, ‘‘To Ha para.” .a *> a Air ,T. Ruddock and her daughter. Miss .Tudy Ruddock, arc Hawke’s Bay* visitors to Gisborne. * * * Ar iss .T. Afe'Leod,; Western .Australiais staying with Airs F. H. L-oi-sel, To-ln-ga Bay. « *• • Airs C. Gihlin,. Hawke’s Bay, is- the guest of Airs P. €\ Doweling. Puha. • » . .a Air and AfrscA. >S. Alonck,-.who-hare been -spending'a few days at them cottage at AYaikanae beach, returned, to Wairnato. Talley yesterday. Air and Afrs P. Alurpby. Toko-maru Ba-yp ar? 1 the-guests of Airs- IT.'E. Dodd. Harris street. a * a i Mrs Phillips and her son, Air Alistor Phillips. AVellington, are tho guests of ACps F. TT. I.oisel, Tolaga Bay. «■ - * 4* Air. and Airs. P. Pitt-ar, Daphne street, entertained anumbar of friends at a very jolly al fresco luncheon partyat the races on Thursday. Mr. and Airs. G. Cl S'. Hain (Manga roa) left on Tiiursday for Auckland to farewell the former’s mother,' Airs. S. Hain, who is sailing for England on February 16. * • » Aliss Tni Gardner, whose* marriage to Air. R. G. Dobson took.-.place yes-, terday afternoon, was entertained- by Aliss'J. Bloomfield,-of AA’liatatutu, at a very delightful luncheon party at- the) Al'asonic, Hotel on AVednesday. the guests including Alesdames AY. Irwin, R-. S. T. Sherratt (AVaihirere) K. I. Parker and the Alisses B. Dobson, E. Thomas and B. Kemp. * * * The first of a series , of ilag 500 parties, organised'by "the. members of t-he Alangapapa Girl Guide, committee, was held in the Scout, and Guide Hall on Tuesday night. Play was efficiently supervised by Afrs Alclvor, and a de--1 clous. supper was served informally by the committee- during -a pleasant interlude. .Honors were .annexed by Air and Mrs Carter and Alesdames Herne and; Birch, the prize for the highest number of flags being awarded, to Airs Stood.

PARTY FOR BRIDE-ELECT A. round of pleasant parties has been arranged recently for Aliss Tni Gardner, whoso marriage to Air. R. G. Pnbson t,ook place yesterday. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas was hostess at a delightful bridge and rnah jongg tea at hei charming riverside.home.

Tho drawing-room looked cool and inviting with its decorations of hydrangeas, alluringly combined with mixed blooms in rich .tonings ,and in the diningroom, where a delectable tea v»as served informally, s a bowl of mixed'flowers in shades 'of orange! and gold lent a noto of colour to the table. Airs. Thomas, who in her part of hostess was assisted by her daughters, the A!issos E. and J. Thomas, was wearing a graceful frock of navy blue patterned ■' flat crepe accented wi Hi touches of red. ~ y - ' Miss E. Thomas (wore a.smfat frock of. crepe in a soft shade of green, designed with a coatee effect, and Aliss ,7: Thomas was becomingly frocked in blue and white spotted Liberty silk. ■ The guest of honour chose a simply cut frock of brown and white floral erepb and a small brown hat. 5 Among the guests wore: Alesdanies F. E. Gave, <3*. I. Parker, S'. Reeves, H. R. Williams, P. R.'Muir, P. Pittar, R.S. T. Sherratt; AlTsses AT. Barker, tA r . Dodd, B. Dobson, E. and IT. Barker. L. Allies, S. Williams. P. Price, J; FulTerton-Smith (Marton), Al. AI. Carr (Auckland), J. Bloomfield said P. Burke.

AHOTOPTA LEAGUE G ARDEN PARTY . On AA r edncsday afternoon the Pover-ty-Bay Victoria T.-cnguo held the firstmeeting for the year in the form of a delightfully informal garden party.

Airs'. AA r . G. Sherratt had very kindly placed her home at the disposal of tlio committee, and the lovely garden —so admirably, adapted to such an occasion—looked particularly attractiev in the brilliant sunshine. There was an attendance of between -10 and 50 members, and a short preiod during the early part 'of the affernoon was devoted to business. It was deckled to hold a ball to mark tho Coronation of Their Majesties, King George A T T. and Queen Elizabeth, and nlans were briefly discussed.

The following new members—Afr. and Mrs. F. AY. Nolan, Air. and Airs. N.' H. Bull, Air: and Airs. .7. B. Morris (Tolaga. Bay) ; ATcsdames C. AA Tilliamson (Te Araron), Dickson, J. Brown, IT. P.' Hamilton :'Miss N. Cottorill, and Messrs. P. Gherrat-t. A. F. Thurston and Dr. E. Ewart Brown—were proposed and duly elected. A most interesting talk on a. journey through Italy was later given by Dr. Gerda, Eiebbaum. a member of the staff of 'Woodford House School, whose diverting description of her experiences completely captivated her audience.

A delectable afternoon tea. was served informally 7>y members of the committee from a flower-docked table in the dining-room. After tea the members spent a very pleasant' time chatting with their friends and enjoying tho many beauties of the picturesque garden. •

AVAIMATA A r ALLEY’ W.I. The February meeting of tho AA’aimata. A r alley AVomen’s- Institute was held last week in tlia local hall. In the absence of tho president, ATrs. Jones presided over a small atterrdancct of members, several a]Jologies being received on account of illnss. Routine business was dispatched, and in view of the small attendance important matters were hold over until the next meeting. Nominations wore received for office for tho ensuing year. It was agreed to nominate Airs. J. L. Graham for the Poverty Bay Federation executive, and also-ip forward nominations for representation at tho federation conference.

■ Slight alterations in the llower show schedule were submitted to the committee for approval, and "the drawing up of the 1937-38 programme was finalised. . The motto for the day was “Every Day is a New Life.” The roll call, “My earliest recollections;”.- met with a ready response, no fines being collected.

It was unanimously decided to issue an invitation to Sister Alay Gardiner and Airs. AA r . A. McOliskie to attend the March meeting of the institute. The monthly competitions, (a) best bottle of plums (preserved), and (b) best hand-worked guest towel, resulted: (a) Alesdames Quinn, and J. C. Afazcngarb, ' equal, 1; (b) Airs. Quinn 1, Airs. J. C. Alazcngarb 2. .During the afternoon bon voyage wishes were extended to Airs. A. S. Alonclc and. her daughter. Aliss N. Monck.. who are leaving shortly on a visit to England. An intresting demonstration of howto make an efficient floor mop from was-to material was given by Miss Elsie Bryson, to whom a warm vote of thanks was accorded.

A delicious afternoon tea, followed by community singing, concluded' a very pleasant gathering.

WEDDING ANNUAL MEETING A very pretty wedding of wide interest in Poverty. Bay was solemnised ax St. Luke’s Church, Wacronga-a-hika, yesterday afternoon, when Mary Ruth,? elder daughter of Mr., and Mrs. James Gardner, Hihiroroa station, was married'to Robert Graham, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dobson, Kaiti, Gisborne.

Tho Rev. ; H. Speight officiated at the ceremony.

-The pretty little country church had been beautifully decorated with amethyst and pink hydrangeas and dahlias,' accenuated-.with, touches of blue, and masses'of copper beech fob age, the artistic blending? of colour forming a picturesque setting for the bridal party. The bride, who was escorted by her father, yore. a mod ifi.od princess frock of parchment georgette, exquisite in its simple elegance. Tho high neckline was finished .with a soft scarf caught on the left side with, a diamond brooch, anti the .•.Jong sleeves .were closely-moulded. The gracefully cut skirt was slightly,flared and swept, into a long train. .

l A ; filmy veil* of - parchment t ulle was held In place with a wreath of tiny flowers, and fell in,soft folds enveloping the bride.

Shoes of parchment brocade were worn with chiffon stockings to tone, and a lovely bouquet of cream roses and carnations with trails of flowers and fern was carried. Tho bridesmaids,- the Alisses J. Dunlop, 15: Thomas, B. Kemp, J. Bloomfield and D. Dobson, sister of tho bridegroom, were attractive in frock of chiffon in pastel shades of silver grey, green, pinlc, blue ?hd deep parchment, -respectively. Each frock was' made with a high cowl neckline and long voluminous raginn sleeves diagonally tucked at the elbow. Tiny buttons and loops fastened the bodice from the neck to below tho waist, at the hack, and the skirt, fitting closely at the hips, flared gracefully from the knees, i

Each attendant wore an eye-veil of tulle to match her frock, held m place with a wreath of purple and mauve flowers,•' and carried a bouquet of mixed blooms in purple, mauve and potun>a tonings.

Tho two little flower girls—Louise Parker and Prudence Nathan-Hooked dainty in long frocks, of chiffon in. a soft: shade of pink, fashioned with short puffed sleeves. Each wore a chaplet of purple and mauve flowers and carried a Victorian posy to match.

The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Alalcolm Dobson, brother of the bridegroom, and Messrs. R.. G. Black, Y. Hutchinson, J. AAk Gardner, bother of the bride, and N. Loisel (Tolaga Day), were groomsmen. 'Subsequent, to ceremony a largo number of friends wero emortamed at a delightful reception at “Avatu,” the Hex ton home of the bride’s parents.

Tho various sitt-ingrooms were gay with a wealth of dahlias in delicatci shades of petunia and pink, and afternoon tea. was served in a large marquee picturesquely placed in n setting of wonderful old trees. Bowls of mixed .blooms in shades of pink, mauve and blue lent a delicate noto of colour to the charmingly arranged tables, hte decorative schema being repeated at the table of the hi idal party.

Tho customary toasts wero honoured and the beautifully decorated paroh-mcrnb-coloured two-tier cake was cut bv the bride.

A lovely array of wdeding gifts was displayed in the flower-decked drawingroom.

Tho bride and hridfigroom left later for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a frock of tnbae brown flat crepe designed with long sleeves and a high folded neck-lino, fastened at the back with tiny buttons. A bat. of pleated brown felt ornamented with a red feather, a rod handbag and a South American skunk stole completed t ie-smart ensemble.

Mrs. Gardner, mother of the bride, was. wearing an elegant frock of cobwebby chocolate brown lace ornamented at the neck with pink velvet carnations and a. half length coat, to match with long slnovos. .Tier hat of brown Bangkok straw wsa bound at the edge with matching velvet and swathed with the same material, and a bouquet of salmon pink roses and carnations was carried. Atrrs. Dobson, mother of tho bridegroom, worn a- smart ensemble of black embossed crepe designed with a waist-length coatee and finished at the neck with white flowers. \ hat- of soft- black fWlt trimmed with black and white ornament and a- bouquet of seasonal blooms in mauve and white tonings completed her toilette. Airs. G. L Fnlkner. grandmother of the brido. chose a. graceful ensemble of black crepe do chine and a small straw hat to match. Afrs. TT. E. Cave, sister of the bride, was wearing a becoming frock of navy blue georgette accented with white flowers at tho neck and a white Bangkok straw, bur. banded w'th navy velvet.

g rsiKmxE wom i:n ’ s cl i' b The members of the Gisborne "Women’s Club held a short business meeting, followed by a delightful social gathering, at the club on Thursday night. Mesdanies Olliver and W. M. Jenkins welcomed the members in the vestibule, and the chair was taken by fcl e vice-president, Mrs. H. E. Hill, who, in a very happy manner extended to those present good wishes for the coining year. Two new members —Mrs. Jamieson and Miss B. Trowell—were proposed and duly elected, and nominations were received for the annual meeting, which takes place, on Wednesday, March 3. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdamcs B. Watt and It. Hepburn. At the conclusion of business several v.oca-I solos were* charmingly rendered by Mrs A. 0. Coleman and Miss B. Trowell, and Miss Lois Davys was heard to advantage in elocutionary numbers. The accompaniments wore played with sympathetic understanding by Mrs. T. J. Quigley. A diverting competition which also contributed to tliw pleasure of the evening was won by Mrs, A. G. Coleman, Mrs. J. Pyko being awarded the. second prize. Votes of thanks were, passed to Mrs. IT E. Hill for her capable organisation of the . programme, and to the members responsible for the floral decorations, which wore artistically carried out with-shaded pom-pom dahlias and brown and gold sunflowers.

A delectable supper was served informaly by Mesdamcs 11. E. Hill, F. K.v Hill, k Hepburn, Olliver, E, Trowell', W. .A. JenningrA, ,T). Me*Keaguo, W. M. Jenkins, and H. It. Kcndon.

P.B. GARDENING CIRCLE ANNE'’- -——TNG .'Tho 1 aniv al meeting of the Poverty Bay •Garik ning Circle was held at Le Grand. Oaf' on. Tuesday afternoon, Mr F. Cave presiding .over a good attenadnoev of members. The annual report and balance sheet, both -eminently. satisfactory, wore adopted without discussion, and

reports wore also snhmitied hv the convenors of the various, snh-cj roles. Officers lot* lhe ensuing year were elected ns follows: Pi evident. Mrs F. E. Ormiston : vice-presidents, Mesrlmnes H. R. Rendon and .fenkinson; secretary. Miss E. Colhourne; treasurer. Mrs .). .Tolinstcm*; ten secretary. Mrs L. F. Williams; display convenor.. Mrs Woodrow: conimiftec. Mesdames lf;i!r L. T. Meredith. F. Cave. L. 0. Williams, and E. Mood-

A lovely bouquet was presented by Mrs T. K. Ormist'.ni. on behalf of members, to the -retiring president. Mrs F. Cave. who. in acknowledging the gift, thanked !.'■«> members for their loyal co-operation and support during her term of office and wisher! the circle every success in the coming year. A warm vote of thanks was .also jxissp.fl to the ‘retiring secretary, Mrs L. F. Williams. ‘W ’•- >• untiring efforts* in the interests of the circle.

On taking the chair. Mrs Ormist.on thanked the members for her election ,aud expressed the hope that the circle would continue to function *in its usual .smooth manner. Following are extracts from the annual .report. “December 193 d. ended the sixth year -of the. Poverty. Bay Gardening Circle'’s (activities, and it is a. matter for congratulation.' that interest has been maintained throughout the year. •Six meetings' have been held by the executive, the routine 'work including the arrangement of programmes, addresses, competitions, etc. Prizes gained by circle, members at horticultural shows during the past year -show a, marked increase both in the decorative and cut flower .section, and members are to be congratulated on their very fine efforts.

Two displays were staged by t'-e circle•klniing tlio year and as the. result of the whole-hearted co-operation of the members outstanding success was achieved.

We have ,to record our regret- at the resignation oif a foundation member and past president, Mrs J. S. Faiilds, who handed in her resignation 'in order to organise a- gardening circle in connection with the Gisborne .Townswomen’s Guild.” . : Members were reminded that the next'meeting of the Circle lias been • ct down for -the second Tuesday in March:'