WOMEN'S WINDOW

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17230, 9 April 1930, Page 11

WOMEN'S WINDOW

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Miss 11. Hutchinson, of Otoko, who has I icon staying with Mrs 11. Kenwny, Kaiti, has returned homo. Mr Denzil Barker is deer stalking ;il Ml. Edgecombe. Mis Kissling, of Auckland, who lias been staying with friends in Gisborne, returned home on Monday. Mrs Martin Eitzgornld, of Tolaga Bay, visited Gisbomo this week. Mrs Armstrong is staying with her daughter, Mrs .1. Miller, of Rere. Mr and Mrs R, ('. Murphy have returned from Waikaremonna, Mrs I>. ('. Gray, of Waiohika, is the guest of Mrs L H. Maclean, of Ptihn. Miss T. Annslrong is visiting relatives in Wanganui and Palmorslon North. Mr and Mrs ('. 1.. Margoliouih motored to Napier for the week-end. Mr and Mrs I'. I'\ Barker are visiting at Lake Rotoili. Mrs A. G. Jeffrey an.l Mr and Mis Hutchinson, of Little River, Cnntorliuiv, witc visitors in Waikareinoana last' week.

Mrs M. L. Holden, of Pouawa, who has 1)0011 visiting her mother. Mrs O'Shea, in Wellington, returned home on Saturday. Miss M. Coop is the gliesl of Miss E, Matthews, Wharekopae. Miss M. Blair, who has been the fjne.st of Mrs.l. Bellorby, of Waerenga-o-ktiri. has returned to town. Mr and Mrs Worrall, Tolaga Bay, are visiting New Plymouth. Recent guests at the Masonic Hotel. Napier, included Messrsi .1. McKee, .1. Hughes, d. Bray, and A. M. Pufflett, and Mis and Mrs Wallis, of Gisborne. Mrs R. Allen, of Gisilioriio, is the guest of Mr and Mrs \V. Olsen, Kohiuui, Pahia.lua. Mrs Iveson, Wharekopae, is the guest of Mrs Ives senior. Clifford street, Mi ami Mrs .1. Craig, of Wangaehu. ; i ti.l Miss 11. Jones, of Wanganui, have returned from a motoring holiday to Napier, Gisborne, Taupo, and Chateau Tonga riro. Miss Large, of Napier, has lojl en route for Vienna to attend the International Conference of the National ( ouncil of Women. Miss Large will an as delegate for the Women's lust ilutes of New Zealand. A wedding took place at St. Luke's Church, Remuera, when Peggy, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert M. Robertson, late of I 'anterbury, and at present of Auckland, was married to Dr. Wilfred Rybtirn, of Ashburfon, Canterbury. Dr. Rybnru is a son of Hie Rev. i>'. M. Rybiiru. Mr and Mrs' ('. K. Williams and Mr and Mis I;. Cotterill, of Tokoinaru Bay, aie at Hotel Stoneliurst, Aucklan'il. Mr and Mrs .1. Montgomery, of Auckland, are on a holiday visit to Tuai, Waikareinoana. New Zealanders who knew the Hon. Eileen Plunkot, daughter of the fifth baron, who was Governor-General of New Zealand, will be interested to hear of her new enterprise. She is now the possessor of a decorator's business in Beam-hump Palace, where shi' works hard, arriving at her business early in the morning and remaining until li p.m. The eoiiimittees of the Wellington Gill Guide Association held a garden fete in the grounds of the Prime Minister's residence in Tinakori road on Saturday afternoon. Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, who opened Die fete, was received by a guard of honor of Girl iGuides, who. under their company leaders, lined the drive to the front steps, where Miss Enid Bell, Provincial Commissioner, Mrs Martin Tweed. Divisional Commissioner, and Mrs Bernard Wood, vice-president of the association, Misses Scaly, Paterson and Walker, District Commissioners, waited. Lady Bledisloe, "who was wearing green floral chiffon and pale green hat, wore the ribbon and badge id' the Guides. She was accompanied hv Mrs Bathurst and Sir John Hanr.in, A.D.C. Miss Olphert, one of the Hutt Guides, presented her witli a bouquet of flame-colored flowers. Musically inclined people are showing their appreciation of the chance to hear uneanncd music offered them by the series of international concerts promoted by Miss Muriel Smith and Mr. Carriiigioii-Welby. Such an undertaking in these days of mechanical production deserves the fullest support if only for its educative value. The artists "engaged for the series are all competent musicians and months of practice and instruction have added greatly to their ability. The initial concert takes place at the City Hall and a good audience will ensure the success of the series. Phenomenal sales are reported of tickets for the Aero Club's ball and the committee has finalised till ar rangements satisfactorily, so the expected jolly time is assured. The committee responsible for promoting the first Aero Ball are Mcsdames P. •and D. Muir, Roy Crawford, P. A. Pettit, Misses J", and T. Gardner, B. Sherratt, H. and A. Gaddum, S. and B. Chrisp, Puflctt (2), Captain White, and Messrs. Pat Nolan and G. A. TEN YEARS OLD During the week-end little Maureen Jones celahrated h«r tenth birthday with a charming party at the residence of her parents, Whitakor street, a dozen or so of her playmates helping her to do so. The house was prettily decorated with dahlias in shades of burgundy and lemon, and huge jardinieres brimmed over with Easter daisies. Hunt the thimble, musical chairs and other revels that bring rejoicing to youthful hearts filled in a happy time, Miss Meryl Jones and Miss' Corkill, Walton, supplying the necessary musical accompaniments. The coilebrant was gowned in black panne velvet with ailsHtions of maltose la.-e, Miss Jones wine water-green, smartly box-pleated, and Miss Corkill was in draped black crepe-de-chine. The birthday tea was set at tables w here dozens of downy yellow chickens competed in interest with a cake carrying 10 pretty candles all aglow, anil at each corner an extra large golden chicken sat, in a big nest basket. Among the invited were: Joy Shaw, Lois and Peter Kirker, Gwen and Dorothy Noad. Romohi McDonald, Iris Prondfoot, Malvina and June Forbes, Margaret Martin, and Ted Jones. THE NAPIER COMPETITIONS The .secretary of the Napier Competitions Society reports a splendid response from local artists, and says that those who have signified their intention of being present are capable of presenting interesting programmes with their work alone. The Napier peopie look forward to the yearly visitation of Gisborne folk and try to show their gratitude for the interest taken ' by literally overwhelming the entrants with entertainments of every kind, a well-mean! intention which has to he avoided if the young people are to distinguish themselves in the various branches of their art. This year's competitors include several of Miss Millar's pupils, Miss Cora Oman, Ihe two Miss Arnolds, Miss Iris Lett and Isalbcl Sharpies, Miss Maureen Kcany and three of her elocution and dancing pupils, Pat and Mavis Glliin, Peggy Gauge, Joy Shaw, Muriel Mortimer and her sister, Stella Bradlield, Colleen iPerston, Winnie Siirinan, Makerota Morris, Joyce MeKnight, Betty Jenkins, Joy Sealey, and Mr Harvey Johns.

AT THE TENNIS COURTS There was a large at tendance at the Kaiti tennis courts last Saturday to watch the final of the men's championship singles between Mr N. 11. Hull and Mi' P. Watson, the 'former winning after a very even match, the scores being 10—12, (i—•'!. 5—7, 6—4, <l— '.\. Some of those present were Mcsdames N. 11. Bull, Watson, King Reed, R. L. Allison, Nicoll (Australia i, D. E. Chris)!, C. 11. Hull, L. T. Barnard, R. U. Burke. 11. McLornon, S. Clare, C. Wells, G. I. Parker; Misses A. and S. drill !. P. and J.i llopkinson, W. Barns-Graham, iN., M., and M. Pullett, M. Hull, V. Gurnard, J. and M. Blair, E, Crawshaw, B, and s. i limp, 11. Jackson, and P.. Murray, i Misses McLeod and Pirie provided a tasteful afternoon tea at the Whaiaupoko tennis courts on Saturday. The pavilion table was gay with large bow's of autumn-tinted zinnias. During the afternoon the finals of ihe combined championship doubles was played off between Miss M. Thodey and Mr 11. S. Thodey, and Miss E. Evans and Mr R. Anderson, the former couple winning after an exciting contest. Some of those present were Mcsdames B. Jeffreys and Ormond; Misses McLeod, Pirie, (i. Buswell, M. Thodev, E. Evans. A. Gray, and I!. Cederwall. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Miss Norma Wilson. ex-New Zealand -print champion and Olympic representative, to Mr Edward (Ted) Morgan, ex-New Zealand boxing champion and winner t] 'i an Olympic title. This is the culmination of a romance start eil during the lour of the New Zealand Olympic Games team in 1928. Miss Wilson is likely to retire from the track now, but Mr Morgan will continue boxing for some time. A "GIFT" TEA A very enjoyable time was spent last Wednesday at the home of Mrs E. A. Cameron, of P.ushinere, at a "gift " tea in honor of Miss Catherine Cook, who is to be married .shortly to Mr Raymond Staples. The sittingroom was beautifully decorated with dahlias and asparagus. Interesting competitions were won by Mrs G. A. Cameron, Mrs Cusack, and .Miss V>. Lyons. Mrs Cameron received the guests wearing a navy blue and beige crepe-de-chine frock, and Miss Cameron wore floral ninon. The guest of honor chose a cream ensemble suit, A dainty afternoon tea was served, after which the bride-elect opened the numerous gifts. Among the guests were: Mcsdames .1. Carswell (Orini), J. P.. Clark, A. D. Nugent, W. Robb, S. Lyons, 11. White, (J. Jones, K. E. Cook, C. Tietjen, F. Pilgrim, 0. J. Hyland, G. A. Cameron (Puha), S. Sheppnrd, R. J. Cameron, L. Cook, C. Cusack. E. Stacey, Breiugau, J. Herbert, and G. Reid; Misses L. Pardee, B. Lyons, M. ReJbb, I. Cook, M. Herbert, D. Cameron, J. Tietjen, D. Muir, 11. Statham, J. Cook, 11. lialbert, E. Cameron, At. Grant, A. White, O. Lyons, E. Jones, E. Jeffrey, D. Katcliffe, and E. Campbell. HOW TO WEAR LONG SKIRTS A visitor from England kept an afternoon party engrossed recently while she dissertated on tin' art of overcoming the handicap of full-length skirts. It was pointed out that fashionable women had adopted the mode without considering that years of freedom had developed a long stride, careless posture, and concertina-like sitting attitudes. The prophetess, who wore her long and clinging garments with the ease that conies of practice laid down three commandments tor those who would emulnto her: Study composure, shorten your step, and learn to arrange your gown before sitting down, and the most important of these commands was the 1 matter of composure. A knee-length skirt allowed loose-limbed restless gait, .but many yards of long draped or frilled material demanded a lovely, quiet grace in wear. It was a grave mistake to fashion the ball gown too long at the back, for each backward step in dancing might lead to irreparable .damage, and at the first big dance the visitor had attended in London l lie dressing-rooms were full of women fren/.iedly searching for pins to re-attach frills and drapings dislodged by the übiquitous stilt heel. The. visitor gave it as her opinion thai only extremists would adopt the lengthy mode for street wear, and asked her lisle sin visualise a woman trying to catch a motor bus, clasping numerous parcels and billows of skirt, and io compare that woman with one in the brief but sensible garments of the last decade. WEDDING SMITH—FOSTER Thursday last saw a pretty bridal at Holy frinty Church, when Gwendolvn Constance, elder daughter of Mrs and the late Air J. H. Foster, Wainui road, was united in the'bonds of niatriniony with Leonard Thomas, second son 'of Mr and Mrs "A. T. Smith. Patutahi, Canon Packe officiating. The bride, who was given in marriage -by Mr \Y. W. Bridge, won' a delightful French model frock in bronze (•Chinese satin, modelled on the prevailing lines; her smart hat, hosiery anil shoes were also in bronze, and the lovely bouquet of cream and bronze flowers was tied with ribbon in the same rich shade. One small flower girl, little Shirley Warner, wore eau-de nil georgette with picot-edged frills and a picturesque hat, from which depended long green ' satin streamers. The reception was confined to intimate friends (d' the bride and .bridegroom, and was held at. the residence of Mrs Foster, a long toast list being honored, Mr. T. J. Kinwiuonds, best man at the wedding, acting as chairman. The young couple left later for the honeymoon amid a chorus of good wishes, Mrs Smith wearing a gown of blue crepe-de-chine, a handsome saxe'blue face cloth coal trimmed ■with fur, and hat and hosiery to tone.