WOMEN'S WINDOW

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17227, 5 April 1930, Page 13

WOMEN'S WINDOW

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Miss \'. Barnaul wns the guest this week ,<>f AX is 11. W. Watson. "Liuburn," \yaimatfi. Mrs X. ,0. Rupcim.au, who ka,s b,eon staving' with her mother, Mrs A. E. ALiiii'. returned to Tokuinai'u Bay on Thursday.

Mrs V VV. Maciaurin. who has been staying wijtJU Mrs W. (Lt. Maciaurin, Wnipura, returned to Hangaaoa yesfen lav.

J Miss Diana Sborratt is the guest of Miss A. Barker. To Hapara. Misses M. and F. Brown lie, who have been the guests of Mrs W. It. Barker, have returned to Wairoa. Misses M, and .1. Barker ),ea.ve on Monday oji a visit to Wellington, where Miss J. parkier ill be a niaicl or honor at flip wedding of Miss Kerr. , Miss M. Barker is visiting friends in Wairpa.

Mrs F. Sherriff and Miss 'is- ShorriiF, who have been visiting Mr L. M. Sherriff at Opoiiki, have returned to Waikohu.

Jdr. and Mrs. A. L. Muiv left this morning for Auckland, when- they join the P.M.M.N. Njagara en route, to Canada and Britain. -Mi. Muir will attend the Empire Press Conference in London

Miss Edith Evans, of Gisborne, is leaving by the Rankatiki on a pleasure trip to the ,6ld Country. Dr. and Mrs 1). L. Muir, wlio have been visiting Xnpior, returned home vesterday.

Mrs >V. J. Dunl.pp, of Upper Stout 1 street, has 'been 'visiting her relatives 1 a Whnnga.roi Heads during the past I few weeks', and is expected to return I to Gisborne to-morrow.

Miss Louie Paget, Takapau, is on a ■holiday visit in Gisborne. Mrs J. Fen wick (Napier), is spending a short holiday in Gisborne. The Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates are to be the guests of honor at a garden party to be held in the Recreation Grounds, Taihape. , Mrs M. L. IHolden, of Gisborne, is visiting ' her 'mother, Mrs" O'Shca, Clyde Quay, Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. Carrigan, of Melbourne, who sail from A#,QJkJand by the Niagara .pn Tu.esday on a world tour, visited Ghborne this week, and were the guests of Mrs W. J. White, Kaiti. Mis C. N. Hutchinson invited a few friends to her home in Stout street on Monday. The drawingroom was prettily decorated with bowls of belladonna* lili.es and galardias, and the diningroom, where the guests adjourned for a dainty tea, was artistically arranged with bronze' bowels of supflowers. Mrs Hutchinson received her quests in a handspme frock of black and oyster grey figured ercpe dc chenc, fashioned with draped skirt. Tho guests .were Mcsdam.es J. .T. Heasjley, W. Seymour, B. Barton, A. 'J'. Cowman, Whitehead, T. Terry, H. Konway ,<V. Blackburn, A. Chrisp, L. GreyBarton, H. P. Misses McGregor and G. Pykc. Jlcr Excellency; Eady Blcdislo.c, lias intimated tp the president of the 'Pipneer Club, Wellington, that: she wilj be pleaded to .accept the office of warden ' of" the c)uh, an office which )ias been held in turn by Eady ptupket, Lady Islington, ,th,e Countess of Liverpool, Lady dplliepe, and jt&c Lady AUc,e The clpb, ffh*'' 1 ' \vns iniUtgnxajl.ed in 1000, is flow in ii? •1 1st' year.

On Monday niglii M. .Gordon, Kahulia sUeet,'"entertained a few, friend.s to help to celebrate the eighteenth birthday of her daughter Norma, nuiMc, and gainer bein<V the order of the eyening. The drawing-' room was' prettily witu> scarlet, dahliivs and ferp, a chprnjingi background fpr the go.wp of' black ,cr,ep : e dc chine in color t wprp by the h os . $U$ Gordon 'was ip pal.e blue .crepe de chine with a yestee of silver lace-i ornam,e»tinK the lopg' tight bodice; the skirt featured the uneven hemline. Supper was a delicious intortude at which the prettily iepd cake with Cighteen kewpies formed the major decoration. A pleasapt ,eyen-, ing concluded with congratulations and good wishes"toyyurds Mi s ' s y.ornis. Gojilon. W SAyAvGE§ When Mr. Mainland E. Foster .platinod to have a friend or t.wp iu cor Tuesday evening with the intention Of trying over myw new gramophone records he little knew hp was to lie the subject pf a Savage invasion, lie had barely settled hiniself and his friends beside the iire W'hep «P ini* jieiatixe ring :it the door bell disturbed the small circle, but since .the visitor was another Savage "come to cheer him up," he .was duly welcomed.

It vvaa not until JO or more "invaders" easing M two-minute intervals hail made their appearancje that the involuntary host, in the absence of both wife and household .stair, began tjt> wilt under the strain or attending the door and declaimed his intention of posting himself on the verandah until the last of the Savage horde arrived. Dissuaded by the guests already comfortably ensconced, he once more resumed his seat, only to leave it 10 more times within the next 20 minutes.

PJattjcrod and pleased that so many of the •'tribe" had taken pity on Jits loneliness, Mr. Foster's next anxiety was how to cater for Ihe multitude, and his features assumed the expression of a housewife who, knowing her larder nearly bare, realises that the guests asked to afternoon tea mean to remain to dinner. His perturbation was relieved when two of the .Savages entered the lounge gowned as parlor-maids ami trundling a

dinner-wagon weighed down with s kingly repast, which provender ha< been provided by the revellers them selves.

Altogether it was a delightful evening in which 21 old friends and broth- 1 ers in arms made merry with song and story, using tho occasion to present the host with a handsomely designed address in which quaint sketches of Savage incidents would serve to remind Kangitirn Foster of the jolly brotherhood of which he was .such an acquisition musically. Those present were: Canon H. Parke, Dr. W. A. Bowie, Messrs. U. Margoliouth, YV. Hamilton Irvine, H. F. Porstor, T. Adams, H. K. Dodd, 1.. Cooke, H. AlcLcrnon, A. L. Muir, (i. Stock, V. C. Harre, W. Nicol, Parker, Gray (Wellington) H. E. Bright, F. Tolcrton, F. W. Nolan, W. .T. Sinclair, and A. Zachnrinh, the latter and Air. H. F. Forster being the graceful " handmaidens" of the supper hour.

PARTIES FOR BRIDE-ELECT Mrs A. R. Watson entertained a. number of friends at a delightful bridge party at her home "Linburn," Waimala, on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss .1. Barker, whose wedding tQ Mr Neviji Kerr takes place op April 22. The spacious drawipgrpom, vvhore bridge was enjoyed, was ablaze with roses'and autumn-tinted leaves, ,while the dauingroom, where a delicious tea was set- was arranged with huge bowls of ' dahlias of mixed .shades.

The hosted received her guests in a da inly floral silk frock, fashioned with two-toned •skirt bound with brick-red crepe de chine. Miss .1. Barker wore an extremely smart frock of cinnamon satin, tinished at llie hem with line aceordeon pleating, and' a hat of brown felt to mate]'.

The guests were Mesdames G. I Parker and V. Savage; Mjsses Y. Bur nard, E. Thomas, J). Sherratt, E. Gad dum, A. Barker. H. Nolan, Murie Barker, .1. Graham, N. Maciaurin, A Gray. C. deLautour and M. and E Ilegarty.

Miss Nancy Maciaurin and Mis Wilfred Maciaurin were joint hostesses at an enjoyable party at the ■home of the former at Waipura on Wednesday in honor of Miss J. Barker. Bridge tables were arranged in the drawingroom, diningroom, and lounge, which were artistically decorated with "bowl's of autumn-tinted dahlias, phlox and petunias.

Mrs W. G. Maciaurin wore a smart. gown of floral ring velvet in shades of pink, bound with rose crepe de chine.

Mrs Wilfred Maciaurin was wearing

a pretty frock of blue floral silk voile, fashioned with flared skirt, which formed an uneven hemline. Miss Maciaurin's dainty frock was of blue and white figured crepe de chine, with draped skirt.

Miss J. Barker chose an extremely smart frock, of bottle green satin with flared skirt, and collar and gauntlet cuffs of white satin edged with green.

The guests included Mesdames J. C. Field, Ormerod, H. V. Stovell, G. I. Parker, A. S. Muir, Kissling (Auckland), F. S. Bowen. W. A. Bowie, (i. \V. Willoek, H. Harris, V. Savage, S. Grav, T. Holden L. Parker, Buchanan; Misses Muriel Barker, M.'Barker, M. and E. Ilegarty, A. Barker, J. Graham &. prolan, N. Pittar, M. Macaulay, A. Gray, C. doLautoui, J. Blair, E. and A. Thomas, M. Broadhurst, A. and 'N. Ormond, V. and E. Matthews, JVt. Coop, J. Margoliouth, M. and F. Brownlie (Wairoa), D. Hamilton, D Shcrratt. P. Dnnlop, 0. Bright, S. Chrisp, S. Co,tterill, N. and M. Pufletl NT. Brown, and P. Humphreys.

On Thursday evening Miss Audrey, Barker gave a jolly bridge party at, her'hopie at Te Hapara in honor, of Miss Joy Barker. The drawingroom. where the tables were arranged wnsfl gay with crystal .vases of pale pink | and while dahlias and huge bowls of bel]a()phiia lilies. Eater the guests adjourned to the diningroom, where, a , delectable tea was set, the table being arranged with a large crystal (Roaring bowl of mauve dalilias. Miss Barker r.eceiyed her guests in a griicefui 'frock 'of pink and white floral made with tightntiiiitf liod'jce and long fril)e,d skirt, and finislied jvtyh a large diamante shoulder buckle. Miss J. Barker's dainty frock was of mauyc georgette, embossecl jwittt silver beads, pyer whicli she wore a tin.scl .cpat ip pa,steJ shades, finished J with fur collar and cuffs. I The guests wore M. M"- ' Lean, $% JjTathan, 0. I. E* \t V. Sfo.yeU, W. A- Bowie. Abases,' Muriel and ('.Barker, E. Thomas, C. • Bright, M. and P. Sey-■-j moiir. W. Barns-Graham, P. Barker, N. M.acjaurin, H. Nolan. X. Pittar, J. Bh'b', T). S.lierratt, and J. Graham. 11 BALL AT "TE PTJRU." The atmosphere ol' a cpuutry dance is always less formal than in town and .the dempn,stra.tum of enjoyment more sppplaneous; therefore if is not repKirkablo that the ball which concluded the dog trials at Wa.ingafco was an o.utstandipg success. The trans- ' forpiation pf i the utilitarian woolshed ! lpto 'a place of beauty \vas the work of M> and Mrs Stan. White, and congratulations on their handiwork were | heard from each ppw arrival. The I rpftors were artistically masked with, i Unv, and froui the ceiling hung huge | square canopies pf gold and red streamers; a c,entr(! decoration of sun- , flowers was like a goldeji bell ap.d wits k,ecp,'u,ig- >vi"' tlie huge J yellow sun-flowers starring the yards of bunting ,with which the vvalls were hung. i

In the supper annexe fern was used over the shearing stands to give an effect of hanging baskets. On red and gold lable-runiier.s stood tall vases of belladonna lilies and fern and the supper was, needless to say, delicious ami expertly served, those responsible being Mesdames S. White, Shanks (2), Wyke.s, Hansen and Hutchison. The programmes, designed by Miss .Nellie Parker and illustrated with .scenes of eanine' life, were reailv clever. Mr. P>. Kirk proved himself. a capable M.C The orchestra under Mrs Parson contributed excellent music, the rhythm b«d J .'g noticeably good, and the whole function was vo.ted (lie best of its kind yet held. Heartily encored extras were contributed by Misses A. Evans and Margaret Sherrntt. Among the prcfty gowns werelhoso of Mrs S. White, whose black georgette, deeply pointed, was made up over a foundation of flesh crepe do chine and worn with a Spanish shawl in'tones of red. Mrs White was ono of the dancers who adopted the new iashjon of wearj/ig llowers in her hair. Mrs Fyke was in midflight blue erepc de chine, smartly fn.siuonod with touches of black georgette. Mrs Alec Spence was in geranium georgette, with pointed skirt. Mrs. A. Barber wore orchid georgetle with in* sets and hem of rich silver lace. Mrs L. Hansen wore delicate rose pink georgette with a period bodice and long full skirt. Airs Wykes woro draped jade green crepe de chine. Al.ts Hutchison was in black crepe de chine,

wiih the prevailing hemline. Mrs D. CoveJl's grey gown had touches of color. Mi's H. Shanks was in orchid velvet, and Mrs W. A. MeCliskic in black satin atit.l georgette. J'lrs L. Mcintosh wore' a green scarf over her black gown. Mrs o'Callahan's black sequincd frock had gold-appli-que upon the skirt. Mrs .J. Parker's scarab green frock was frilled. Miss Davis-Goff wore black georgette sparkling with a sequinned design; Mis.s Annie Parker was in pale pink, with darker pink inset panels, veiled with gold net and embroidery; Alice Shanks wore blue satin, the transparent hem of which had narrow bauds of blue ribbon; Miss Sue Spenco was in flame crepe dc chine ami lace; Miss Sharp, blue satin and lace; Miss McDowell, maize satin and lace; Miss Silvester's black gown had petals of gold embroidery edgeil with feather trimming on the skirt; Miss Nellie Parker, black taffeta, with ilesh pink rihion; Miss N. Pyko, pink frilled georgette and.a handsome embroidered black shawl; Miss Dolly Harris, black georgette over gold tissue. Among the'visitors from town were Mr., Mrs and the, Masses Fiskcn, the Misses Eve, Hope, and Anne Gaddnin, Miss Kita Barry, Misses P. Wheelor, Joyce Xorinari, Eileen Evans, arid I'eggy DeCosta. Others present were: Messrs. DeCosta, ,T. and W. Parker, J. Pray, H. Shanks, D. Covell, A. Spence, B..and J. King, Kingston!, 1). Jobs'on (' Pyko, E. Wykes, F. Shanks, 0. (1. and P. Shanks, Laurence JexBlnke, L. .Tones, Bi Von Peiu, the efficient secretary, and many others. THE ADMIRABLE HOSTS The enviable reputation of Rotarians a.s organisers of entertainments and hosts par excellence was well maintained during the recent Pan-Pacific conference held in Sydney. Mrs Nicholls, who attended with her husband, Mr. 0. A. Nicholls, speaks eloquently of the variety and charm of the arrangements. The principal function was, of course, the demonstration in the Town Hall when, with the aid of a series of wonderful tableaux, 51 Rotary Hags were represented. The Hags were the gift of an Australian Rotarian and were carried by smartly uniformed squads of Boy Scouts preceding two gjrls dressed in the national costume of the countries concerned. The costuming .of the girls was beautifully carried out, correct in every detail, and made of materials often woven and embroidered in the land represented. "When the final group made its appearance and fell into' position in the beautiful building the effect wiw memorable and greatly emphasised by music provided by the Sydney Conservatorjum Orchestra. A luncheon at the Arts Club the following day was intensely interesting to the visitors if only for the exquisite display of arts and craft work seen about the roserfilled room.

A garden party given by Sir Dudley and Lady de Chair at Government House proved very enjoyable, a feature of the entertainment being the playing of Mis.s Beatrice Pange, a noted musician, In the ball-room Sir Dudley do Chair's fine, collection of works of art was on exhibition and the work of Mjiss Strubin, a South African painter, and sister of Lady dc Chair, was greatly admired. Mrs Nickollft; who is an enthusiastic gardener, was enchanted With the garden at Government House, where, against the glorious green of lawn and lovely trees, bods of cannas and hybiscus ranging from the palest to* the deepest tones stood out in gorgeously colorful contrast. On Tuesday of the festive week a luncheon party wa.s staged at David Jones' to <»f)0 Rotarians and their wives; here community singing and dancing engaged the attention of tho guests. Thi.B was followed by a cabaret ball on the Wednesday night held in the large ballroom of the same firm, the floor haying dancing space for- 1500 people. The display of frocks at this function was bewildering in its beauty, leading society people of each Australian State .seeming 1,0 vie with each other in the smartness of their gowns. Three interesting figures at tho functions were the wife and daughter of Mr. Okaztlki and Miss Amy Kitashina, exquisitely pretty little Japanese women who wore their national costume on all occasions, even at dances, where they jazzed with ease and enthusiasm in their soft padded slippers. The obis worn by theso ladies were specially woven and contained all the Rotarian colors; some of the sashes were said to cost hundreds of pounds. The party spoke faultless English and were all widely (ravelled and cultured so that they cante to lie regarded as the belles of the conference, earning the admiration of liking of everyone. Little teas, dinners and dances, trips to the mountains, and outings on the harbor filled in a week which will live long in the memory "of Rotarians.