WOMEN'S WINDOW

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17182, 12 February 1930, Page 11

WOMEN'S WINDOW

SOCIAL JOTTINGS

(By Yvonne"). Miss E. Maedonald, of "Summcrhill," Martinborough, is the guest of Miss M. Frazcr, Whangarn. Miss Ensor, of Duneilin, is the guest Of Um R. Barker, Russell street. Miss Nell Steele, who h:is been visiting friends in town, returned to Tahunga this week. Mrs R. 0. )S. Hale, of Tokomaru Bay, was the guest of Mrs Claud Williams, Muriwai. for a few days before her return to the coast.' Miss Rachael Wauehop is the guest of Miiss N". Steele, Tahunga. Recent guests at the Masonic Hotel, Napier, included Misses A. and B. Jackman, Mr and Mrs 0. Prince, Misses M. and G. Collins, and Mr. J. Benson, of Gisborne. Lady Campbell, who underwent a severe operation at St. George's Hospital, Christcluirch, on December 15th, has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. Mrs T. B. Spence, of Whatalutu, was a rcceut visitor to Havelock North. Mr and Mrs S. Twigg and family, of Napier, have returned from a holiday spent at Mnngarnho, Wairoa and Waikaromoana. Miss Felkin. Havelock North, is the guest: of Mrs Marnier, Waimata, Gisborne. Mr. W. R. Wilson left Wellington by the. Rangitata, for England. Mr. Wilson, who will attend the Empire. Press Conference in London in June, will he away until the end of the year. He is accompanied by Mrs Wilson, Miss Wilson and Mr. Stuart Wilson. The engagement is announced of Norah Winifred, second daughter of Mr. H. Hassall, of "Santra," Hastings, and the late Mrs. Hassall, and Henry Heatley, eldest son of the late Mr. H. IT. Dods, and Mrs. Bods, of Ormond, Poverty Bay. Mrs Norman Spence, who is leaving To Aroha in a few days to reside in the Gisborne district, was presented on Thursday by St. Mark's Ladies' Guild with a handsome fruit bowl. In making the presentation the Rev. B. L. Connolly referred culogistically to the splendid work of Mrs Spence in the interest of the guild. Lady McGavin. wife of Sir Donald McGavin, who has been visiting her son in England, returned to New Zealand by the Tamaroa. 'Her son is at present studying at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London. Miss Skerrett, sister of tho late Chief Justice Skerrett, was the guest of honor at a large gathering of friends at the Wellington Women's Club on Tuesday. Miss Skerrett leaves shortly for Great Britain, where she intends to take up residence. Mrs Massey and Miss Margaret Massey (formerly of Tnvercargill), left Ohristehurch on Wednesday night, for Wellington, to connect with the Niagara. Miss Massey if shortly to be married to Professor Hugh Steward, principal of Nottingham University, and formerly of Canterbury College. ''Why is it," asked Mrs C. C. Jackson (Dominion president of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union), "that while the Farmers' Union has a financial membership of 30,000, our division has only 5000 members?" If the women would not act for themselves in giving the division the support that was needed in the interests of all country women, Mrs Jackson added, the men who were members of the Farmers' Union should do something about it. Mrs MacGregor, who leaves with Mr; Justice MacGregor and Miss MacGregor by the Rangitata for a visit to England, was entertained on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs J. J. Clark on behalf of the South African Veterans 7 Association. Mrs MacGregor, who before her marriage, was a nurse, was one of the few nurses who went to the South African War and saw service with troops' there. Mr. Clark, on behalf of tho veterans, expressed tho appreciation all felt for Mrs MacGregor's services, and wished her and her husband and daughter a safe trip and pleasant visit to the Old Country. The veterans would all bo down to see her off on Saturday. Mrs MacGregor, who was presented with a posy of flowers, thanked Mr. Clark and the association for their good wishes. A social evening was held at St. Luke's Parish Hall, Rotorua, in honor of Archdeacon F. W. Chatterton and Mrs Chatterton, who are leaving Rotorua shortly for an extended trip to England and the Continent. The hall and lounge were arranged with bowls of blue hydrangeas and white daisies. There was a large and representative attendance of parishioners and friends. Mr. W. W. P. Hall •presided, and on behalf of the members of St. Luke's Church, wished Archdeacon and "MJrs Chatterton bon voyage, a safe return, with the best of health and happiness, and then presented Mrs Chatterton with a leather hat. box, and a fountain pen, gold pencil and travelling bag to Arch : deacon Chatterton. Mrs Chatterton was presented with a beautiful bouquet of mauve sweet ncas and carnations by Edna Dalbcth. on behalf of the Ngongotaha parishioners. The Rev. A. C. Randerson, on behalf of St. John's Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Speer,' representing the Methodist. Church, spoke in eulogistic terms of Archdeacon and Mrs Chatterton's good work while in Rotorua.for the last eleven years, and extender! to them best wishes for a happy and beneficial, holiday. THE RACES The feminine mind was sorely taxed on Saturday in ' deciding - on' suitablegarb for the races, but a glimpse of the sun towards noon favored summer frocking, which was almost universal, and the"warm weather held throughout the day, adding to the enjoyment of the day's sport. The green lawns made an excellent background for Ihe array of color which was displayed in the frocking, and •the shady trees in the ear paddock sheltered numerous luncheon and tea parties throughout, the day. (treat interest attached to the Cisborne Gold Cup Handicap race, which was won by Mr D. J. Barry's Single-

ton. and the vice-president, Mr H. Bright, addressed a few complimentary remarks to the owner, and was assisted in presenting the hand-j some cup by his daughter, Miss E. Bright, who was attired in a jumper: suit of lemon ideated crepe-de-chino j and embroidered white and lemon, georgette, a small hat of lemon felt; completing her toilette. Those present included Mrs E. G. Matthews, frock of black satin eharmeusc, and a black hat trimmed with beige lace. Mrs V. Savage, handsome grey squirrel coat over green and white floral crepe-de-chine frock, and small black felt hat. Mrs G. Stock, frock of navy pussywillow silk patterned in brown and; yellow primroses, and straw hat to match. Mrs W. Clark, cornflower blue crepe-de-chine coat and skirt relieved with touches of white, and wide-brimmed' white Bangkok straw hat. j Mrs .1, C. N. Thomas, beechnut j crcpo-de-ehino frock, and straw hat to match. I Mrs J. Blair, black coat and frock,' and 'black hat contrasted with touches of pink. | Mi's Claud Williams, juniper suit with navy pleated crepe-de-chine skat and rosette jumper embroidered in navy blue, and pink straw hat to tone. I Mrs R. G. S. Hale, frock of cherry silk spotted in white, and hat en suite. 1 Mrs T. llolden, marigold erepe-dc-j chine frock, and straw hat to match. Mrs A. R. Hine, black coat with] collar of white fur, and black hat' with lace brim revealing touches of mauve and swathed with black velvet ribbon. | Mrs G. Reynolds, smart navy blue frock trimmed in fawn, and navy straw hat. J Mrs M. L. Uolden, frock of bottle green satin trimmed in a lighter tone,' and modish hat of green felt to match. I Mrs J. Monckton, dark grey striped tailored suit and black hat. Mrs E. Loisel, smart frock of black satin trimmed with groups of tucks, and black straw hat. I Mrs A. Mi Puflett, tfrock of cigar brown satin, and hat to tone. Mrs 11. Bright, floral satin frock in I shades of brown and mushroom, and hat of mushroom pink felt and straw. Mrs S. Nathan, smart black frock, fashionably designed, and black felt hat. Mrs E. 'T. Chrisp, two-piece suit of olive green wool crepe-de-chine, furs, and green felt hat to match. Mrs* Bullock-Webster, jumper suit of golden brown and amber patterned crepe-de-chine, and small amber straw hat. Mrs .1. R. Murphy, smart black ensemble, and black hat trimmed with beige lace. Mrs A. Dods, tweed coat in neutral tints, and wide-brimmed mulberry velour hat. I Mrs N. H. Bull, black and white figured crepe-de-chine frock trimmed with red and black bands, and black straw hat. i Mrs H. E. Maude, brown crepe-de-chine frock and brown fawn crinoline' hat trimmed with ospreys. Mrs C. 11. Bull, figured crepe-de-chine frock trimmed with blue collar and bands, and straw hat to match. | Mrs W. It. Barker, frock of navy blue floral foulard relieved with oyster grey vestee, and grey straw hat; trimmed with navy blue. Mrs K. Reed, green jumper suit and black hat. Mrs S. Gray, coat of honey-colored Ottoman silk "trimmed with folds, and felt hat H match. . . I Mrs F. Kahlenberg, blue and grey figured crepe-de-chine frock, and hat to tone. ' ' Mrs G. I. Parker, light navy crepe-de-'cliine two-.piecc suit "with touches of white, and blue felt hat to match. . Mrs •P. MeSweeney, black and yellow patterned crepe-dc-chinc frock, and yellow hat to tone. Mrs D. L.Muir, frock of cerise and mauve- narrow striped crcpc-do-chine, and black straw hat contrasted with touches of cerise. j Miss E. Gaddum, frock of powder blue celc silk, and white hat. j Miss J. Barker, light tweed coat with .pointed fur collar over satin frock to tone, and black felt hat. I Mis s E. Thomas, smart black coat trimmed with black caracul, and black felt hat. ■.. ' ' ' Miss A. Philp (Brisbane), pink chocked frock trimmed with white collar, and black hat. I Miss M. Russell, navy and white crepe-de-chine suit, and hat en suite. | ■ Sister Brewer, black and white checked silk frock, and black hat trimmed with mauve flowers. Miss M. Douglas (HaWke's Bay), frock of fawn and brown patterned crepc-de-chine; an'd-'hat of yellow felt. I ! Miss J. Telford, pretty frock of leaf ' green crope-do-idiine and large hat to match. Miss M. Barker, chocolate brown frock of wool crepe-de-chine, cut on modish lines, and hat to match. Miss .L Dunlop, frock of. navy blue crepe-de-chine designed with tucks and relieved with.collar of scalloped white georgette, and navy ami white hat to match, ■ "; ' Miss I). Rutledge, navy blue repp frock with Russian collar, and navy hat to maitch. Miss K. She'iriff, frock of floral crepe-de-chine in' cherry and navy blue, trimmed with a deep hem of blue satin to match coatee of same material, and black straw hat. . Miss M. Puflett,-jumper, frock..of black satin, and -figured, green and white , crope-dc-chihe' 'modishly ' designed, and small,brown .straw hat. Miss N. Ma'claurin, navy and white figured crepe-de-chjne frock, and black felt, hat. '.'',: . ' . '. • Miss-B. S'herratt, agar brown ercpe-tle-chine jumper .scuit, and fawn,.felt hat. •»".•..'.'•;.!, Miss €. Steele, frock of yellow crepe-de-chine, .and navy blue straw hat.. ~,''• Miss ,T, Gardner, 'navy blue and white, checked frock, and blue straw hat.

Miss N. Bullock-Webster, dark saxc erepo-do-c'hine frock and blue felt hat. Miss M. Frazer, rose pink crepe-de-chine frock, and white felt hat. Dr. Easterfield, black moire silk frock with flared skirt, and black felt hat. TENNIS. The Whataupuko courts were wellattended on Saturday in' spite of contrary diversions, and numerous interesting’ sets were played. The afternoon tea was dispensed by Mesdamcs Galvin, A. J. Cox, and 11. King, and tho tea-table looked very attractive with a centre-bowl of dahlias. Among those present were Mesdamcs G. Willoek, H. Wcllbornc, S. F. Clare, 0. Ormerod, F. T. Robinson, A. S. Muir, H. H. Barker, B, 0. Jeffreys, and Misses C. deLautour, A. Gray, G. Buswell, F. Facke, I. and F. Hunt, and E. Evans. At Haiti, the attendance was not as large as usual, and delicious refreshments were provided by Mrs A. G. Lancaster, and Misses Ml Muir, C. Oman, and H. Jackson. A vase of gorgeous dahlias and miniature sunflowers ornamented the table in the pavilion. Those present included Mesdamcs It. U. Burke, C. Wells, Allison, 1). Chrisp, A. G. Lancaster, and Misses M; Bull, V. Seymour, J. Nicoll (Ashburton), M. Muir, H. Gumming, P. Hopkinson, t Oman. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. On Satuiday afternoon Mrs J. W. Williams entertained a number of young people in honor of her daughter, .Till’s, (dovinih birthday, and a merry time was spent with bathing in the river, tennis, clock golf, deck tennis, and numerous outdoor games. The garden overlooking the river was an ideal spot for the party and the children were loth to depart at tho close of the afternoon. During an interval a delicious party tea was served indoors, the diningroom table being laden with good things and prettily decorated with pink hollyhocks in a floating bowl, and pink bon-bons and favors, a handsome birthday cake with eleven pink candles holding pride of place. The young hostess welcomed her friends attired in a pretty blue frock of print ed rayon. | Those present included Misses Patricia Burke, Diana Rutledge, Shirley Ormerod, Minkie Shorratt, Jeanette Blair, Valerie Cox, Natalie Mitford, Nora Broadhurst, Jane and Noland,c Seymour, Joan Thomas, Margo Morris, Enid Reeves, and Lois Miles. PARTIES TOR BRIDE-ELECT. A very enjoyable bridge parly was given by Dr. Nina Muir on Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Mavis Muir, who leaves Gisborne next week for Samoa, where her wedding takes place. Tho tables were arranged in the drawingroom, which was gay with vases of pink roses and begonia, and the guests assembled in the diningroom for afternoon tea, which was served from a table decorated with zinnias in vivid tones, and niariiroids.

Tlu> hostess was attired in an elegant frock of biegc lace fashioned with a flared skirt. Miss Mavis Muir wore a smart ensemble of navy blue crepe do chine with a hat to tone.. Those present included Mesdames It. G. >S. Hale, Claud William, p. McSwecney, L. Miles, S. Gray, G. L Parker, S. Nathan, H. Harris, A. I'ettit, D. Muir, A. B. Muir, Ur. T. Easteriicld, and Misses H. Nolan, J. Graham, •M. Barker, 11. Barry; J, Barker, T. and J'. Gardner, M. Douglas, Gudduin (3), P. Murphy, E. Thomas, A. and N. Ormond, D. Hamilton, and N. '.Steele. Mesdames A. L. Muir and Ji. Muir were joint hostesses at a delightful gift tea at the latter’s home yesterday morning, given in honor of their niece, Miss Mavis Muir. The mild weather contributed to the pleasure of those present, and the garden, with its shady trees and beam ti fnl beds of flowers was greatly admired. Indoors the rooms were prettily decorated with a wealth of flowers i and the spacious verandah was also j used to accommodate the guests. I Bowls of fiamc-hued nasturtiums and j antirrhinums adorned the drawingroom, and the lounge was enhanced with massocf blue hydrangeas, and a bowl of beautiful dahlias were much admired. The tea-table in the diningroom was offset with a bowl of roses, and a mixed bowl of pink phlox on the mantelpiece gave additional color. Mrs B. Muir was attired in a handsome frock of cherry and white patterned crepe do chine with touches of black. Mrs A. L. Muir wore a becoming frock of Havana brown printed crepe dc chine and a straw hat to tone. Miss Mavis Muir wore a smart sleeveless frock of ivory crepe do chine simply designed with a Bertha collar and two-tiered flared skirt, and a contrasting hat of royal blue felt. Miss Jean Muir was frocked in floral rayon with a yoke of biegc rayon to match her biegc felt hat. As the bride-to-be opened (he parcels numerous verses accompanying them were read out and caused much amusement. Tho guests included Mesdames' N. PL Bull, H. illegally, T. Holden, ! W. Hegarty, M. L. Holden, C, 11. Bull, H. Packe, J). Clirisp, W. Chrisp, J. Pykc, A. W. .Murray, H. C. Jackson, R. E. Gambrill, K. -M. Palgrave, G. 1. Parker, M. J. White, A. L. Singer, I). Bennett, R. Dobson, J. Kinder, Harding, H. Chrisp, Pettit, A. Cuthbert, P. Muir, D. Muir, A. S. Muir, W. Clark, K. Kahlenberg, E. J. Chrisp, A. M. Puflctt, R. Muir, C. Muir, A. G. Lancaster, G. Jones, L. A. Chapman, P. McSwecney, E. T. Clirisp, L. Balfour, W. Oakdcn, Bowie, and Stovell, and Misses D. Kunciman, G. Pykc, B. Murray, R. Barry, A. and N, Ormond, D. Hamilton, N. and M. Pufiett, M. Broadhurst, N. Pykc, F. Packe, E. Crawshaw, C. Bright, M. Macaulay, P. Seymour, J. Nieoll (Ashburton), B. and S. Chrisp, V. Burnard, L. Chrisp, D. Jackson, B. Bain, Hensley, J. Graham, N. Maclaurin, M. Thodcy, and Steele (8). At the meeting of tho Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club on Friday evening a pleasant interlude occurred when the lady president, Mrs R. U. Burke, on behalf of the ladies’ committee, presented the departing member, Miss Mavis Muir, with a handsome pewter cigarette box prior to her departure for Samoa, where her wedding takes place. The recipient responded with thanks ami was showered with good wishes by her friends. WEDDING TOSS—BLACK A pretty wedding was solemnised by the. Rev. J. Murray, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Thursday, January 30, when Janet, only• daughter of Mr. W. Black, of Puha, was united in (he bonds of holy matrimony to Linton, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. At. Foss, of .Salisbury road, Gisborne. The bride, who entered the church in the arm of her father, Was attired in a charming gown of ivory evepe-de-chino, pm tucked, with a full flared skirt featuring the uneven hemline. The sleeves were tight-fitting, and her veil was of tulle, beautifully embroidered, and draped to form a train from beneath a. coronet of orange blossoms. •Shoes of ivory satin, hose to tone, and | a beautiful sheaf of pink gladiolus and I roses completed a charming toilette. j, Miss Kiln, Foss, sister of the bride- 1 • groom, attended the bride, wearing an I i attractive frock of pale blue georgette. \ Tho tight-fitting bodice was attached to a full flared skirt; with tiny frills made to represent fans in each scollop. She wore also a champagne colored silk crinoline hat, edged with kilted tulle, . ami blue satin shoes and stockings. to tone, and she carried an early Victorian bouquet of pink flowers and maiden- ! hair fern. i Little Edna. Badley, cousin of the bridegroom, ntade a charming flower- : girl. Her frock was of palo pink georgette, with a scalloped skirt trimmed with blue forget-me-nots. She wore also a, silver lace Juliet cap. Her shoes and hose were to match, and she carried a posy of blue flowers. Mr. David Watt performed tho duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to Le Grand Lounge, where a > sumptuous wedding breakfast was served, and the usual toasts honored. The festivities concluded with a dance, music being supplied by Mrs. J. Hocney.