SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17236, 16 April 1930, Page 13

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Mrs P. Sherratt is the guest of Mrs Palmer, Hawke’s Bay. Miss E. Fitzgerald and Mr E. Fitzgerald arc visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs W. Porter, Tokoniaru Bay, have taken a cottage at Wainui beach for the holidays. Mr and Mrs T. Todd left yesterday for Auckland, where they will visit relatives.

Mrs 8. Bridge, Alotu, is visiting relatives in Hawke’s Bay.

Mr Strang, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mr and Airs R. J. BullockWebstcr, Ngatapa. Mr and Mrs 11. E. Williams, Ruatoria, are staying with Mrs A. H. Wallis, Kaiti.

Aliss Mary Warren, Hawke’s Bay, is visiting friends at Ruatoria. Miss E. Gaddum is tlie guest of Airs Wiekstecd, Ruatoria. Air Nevin Kerr, Scotland, is the guest of Air and Airs V. Barker, Kaiti.

Air and Airs A. AI. Puflet t, Kaiti, have taken a house at Rotoiti for tlio Easter holidays.

Aliss J. Gardner is visiting friends in Auckland.

Mrs Frank Bellerby, Alatawai, is visiting relatives in Hawke’s Bay. The Misses C. and I. Hutchinson, Otoko, and Air Rodger Hutchinson, Ayaikohu, were the week-end guests of Air Y r . Hutchinson, Ruakituri. Airs A. Bellerby, Wharekopae, is visiting Hawke’s Bay. Aliss and Air Gillingham, who were the guests of Air and Airs J. Gardner, Hcxton, returned to Dannevirke on Sunday.

Air and Airs R. H. Wiekstecd, Ruatoria, were visitors to town last week. Aliss E. Brabazon, Wellington, is tlio guest of Airs John Miller, Rere.

Air and Airs R. Dobson have taken a shack at Rotoiti for the Easter holidays. Miss 0. Steele is a Gisborne visitor to Napier. Mrs It. Fitzgerald, Ilangaroa, is staying with Airs M. Fitzgerald, Tolaga Bay. Recent guests at the Masonic Hotel, Napier, included the Misses Barker, aud Air and Airs J. S. Wauehop, of Gisborne.'

Air and Mrs J. Atorrall passed through Palmerston North this week on their return to Tolaga Bay.

Invitations have been issued by Tlu'ir Excellencies Lord and Lady Blfcdisloe for an investiture and reception on April 23 (St. George’s Day) at Government House.

Air and Mrs W. J. Kerr, of Canonstie, Scotland, who have been visiting Wellington, have left for Gisborne, where they will attend the marriage of their son, Air. Nevin Kerr, to Aliss Alisses Joyce Norman and Phyllis Hopkinson leave 'Gisborne this week for-Napier to play in the Easter tennis carnival. '

Air A. E. Khull, who is recovering from ah illness, left Gisborne to-day for "a holiday in the south.

Air and Airs Wilfred Kohn returned from Australia this week and are spending a month or two with Air and Mrs I. Mirficld. Airs S. Clare was the hostess at a pleasant evening given in honor of Airs 11. C. Fraser, who, together with Air Fraser, is shortly to take up residence on the Coast. Plover competitions kept the guests entertained, and a memory'test was won by Mrs Fraser. The drawingroom was most artistically decorated with rich dahlias, and cosmos in delicate shades mingled their beauty with mauve and white Alichaelmas daisies. Airs Claro wore a lovely gown of black 'lace and georgette, revealing an underdress of buttercup crepe : dc-chine. Airs Fraser was in poach chenille velvet, the side draping being caught with a clasp of diamante.

Aliss Edith Evans has been the inspiration of several charming parties during the past few weeks, a pleasant preface to her coining journey to tlio British Isles and the Continent. Aliss Kathleen Khull invited a number of her friends to bring their embroideries to her home in Russell street, sit by a ‘ cosy lire and listen-in to a splendid wireless concert, while busy fingers worked at the dainty garments' soon to fill various glory boxes, there being several brides-to-be among the guests. Aliss Khull was gowned in voile, patterned in scarlet. Miss Helen Khull wore a figured silk frock, mostly blue. Supper was served in the drawingroom, where autumn flowers bloomed gaily. Among the guests were: Alesdames L. Vincent, W; Hall, IV. Harris, G. North; Misses Northcy, Tui and Eva Swinnerton, Ruth White (Ruatoria), Edna Jolinek, Nancy Wilson, Eileen Crobbie, AI. Brooking, and M. Pullinger.

Joy Barker. A bogey match was played by the lady, members of -the Poverty Bay Golf Club yesterday afternoon, and some go (ids cards were handed in. Miss M. Bull's card was the best in the A division, and Miss 11. Jackson's in the B division. Some'of the players were Mesdames Whitehead, Bree, L. T. Burnard, 11. McLcrnon, Boss, S. D. Nathan, O' Callaghan, E. Harper, E. Adair, It. Willoelc, B. L. Allison, C. 11. Bull, Tyrtfman, Bull, O’Melm; Misses N. Ballinger, S. Orniond, M. Bull, C. Oman, 11. Nolan, E. Millar, I. O’Meara, G. Buswell, H. Jackson, Higginson, E. Evans, J. Graham, and M. Macaulay. THE GLORY OF AUTUMN In a country like New Zealand where the majority of trees, vines and plants are evergreen, nature lovers can seldom revel in the true glory of the splendor of autumn, for however myriad the tints of green they cannot vie the golds,’ scarlets and browns of deciduous growth. Out at “Eastwoodhill,” the lovely estato of Air. and Mrs W. D. Cook, the trees have been selected to give all the loveliness of an English scene, with the prettiest of our native shrubs as a background, and at the moment the drive and environs of the garden are quite Turncrcsque in the richness of their coloring. “ Enstwoodhill ” is being lent by its kindly owners for a garden party in aid of the Obstetrical Society on Easter Saturday, and those who journey there should be delighted with their outing, for, given a lino day, no more delightful spot is to be found in the bay. In the event of the weather being unsettled, provision has been made to entertain visitors indoors.

GOLF SEASON OPENS There was a good attendance ot' players at the opening of the Poverty Bay golf links on Saturday. A Canadian foursome was played and some good cards were hahd'ed in; three pairs tied .for first place with a score of 81—Miss Cruwshaw and Ah' C. 0. Hansen, Aliss AI. Bull and Air G. AI. Dodgshun, and Airs Burnaid and A I,? G. W. Wiilock. A delicious tea was provided by tlio lady members in the clubhouse on tables decorated with large bowls of red and gold zinnias. Some of those present were: Alesdames L. T. Burnaid, B. S. B'ree, R. U. Burke, O’Callaghan, Hodgson, 11. Black, A. A. Whitehead, Ross, S. D. Nathan, AI. McLerndn, R. L. Allison, I?. Wiilock, A. Coleman, Hamilton, T. Adams, Collett; Alisses AI. Bull, E. Crawshnw, 11. Nolan, AI. Alaeaulav, S. Ormond, I. O’Meara, C. Oman, E. Alillar, Iligginson, 11. Gumming, 11. Jackson, J. Graham, AI. O’Callaghan, E. Evans, ATclldowic, and N. Ballinger. WEDDING MACEWAN—KERR A great many friends in Wellington and suburbs gathered together at the wedding ceremony and reception last Friday, when Ivy Heather, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Kerr, of “Lilybank,” Carnoustie, Scotland, was married to lan Arthur, only son of Ah and Airs J. B. AlacEwan, of “Toronto,” Fitzherbert Terrace, Wellington. The wedding ceremony took place at St. Paul’s pro-Cathedral. Canon P. James officiated. The bride was iii' a charming gown, a French model, plainly cut, of parchment tinted moire, with round neck and long sleeves. The Jong scalloped Ibodice opened over Limerick lace tinted to tone, mounted over chiffon, ■and the train to match was adorned with a large true-lover’s knot of orange blossom, heather, and pale blue forget-me-nots. The fine tulle parchmenttinted veil was edged at the back with the lace, falling from a Russian head dress of pearls, heather, and orange buds, and fell over the moire train with beautiful effect. Ornaments worn were a necklet and driblet of turquoises, and the bouquet carried was of cream and blue flowers with bronze tinted leaves and maidenhair fern. The six bridesmaids, the Alisses Lulu Aloriee (chief), Gipsy Alathieson, Hilda Aliles, Joy Barker, Alay Gilmer, and Margaret Atalfrov, were all dressed alike in frocks of pale rose pink silk net, with close-fitting bodices and sleeves, the net flounces falling to the feet, and a long trail of deeper pink| panne flowers at one side‘of the skirt. The hats were of shirred panne of the deeper tone, with wide ‘up-turned biding of the not. Air Brian Reid was best man, and Messrs. Morgan Duncan, Charles Levin, Nevin Kerr, Alec. Whitcombc, and V. Sheridan were groomsmen.

At the wedding reception the bride and bridegroom received’the congratulations of-their many friends. It does not fall to the lot"'of many to have two beautiful wedding cakes, but the bride brought a beautifully decorated one from'Scotland, on which Were heather, Scotch thistle, and bells,'all daintily executed; and a cousin of Mrs AlacEwan’s, Airs F. Alarkniau, presented a handsome three-tiered cake. When the bride and bridegroom loft for' a tour, the bride wore a smart gown of heather mixture tweed, with, a fawn jumper, and soft brown felt hat, with handbag, overcoat, aud i\pr* to tone. COMPLIMENTARY DANCE On Saturday night the officials of the Public Trust tendered a delightful dance to their confcre, Air Roy S. Alenneer, who loft Gisborne on Aloiulay for Wellington, where ho, is to join the ranks of the benedicts. The dance was excellently managed, and the newly-formed orchestra of Air Stuart Sheet 1 created a very favorable impression. The supper was served by Alisses Minnie AlcDonald and AI. Hunter. , During the progress of the dance Air. B. G. Walker, on behalf of the accounts department, presented tho guest of honor with half a dozen crystal goblets. Air L. AI. Harris also spoke, both these gentlemen introducing the humor such an occasion seems to warrant. On Saturday morning the social committee of the Public Service voiced their congratulations to Air Alenneer on his approaching marriage with a tangible expression of their liking for him, and on Monday the combined staffs of the Public Trust deputed Mr Dvvyer to present him with a lovely crystal salad bowl. AN IMPORTANT MUSICAL EVENT The atmosphere created at the first of the series of International Concerts by the selection of the items, the arrangement of the programme, and the stage setting made a markedly favorable impression on the small but musically discriminating audience, the keynote of the performance being artistry of a very definite order. It is doubtful if Airs Frank Auld has ever been in such excellent voice; always 'a' sincere and' painstaking artist, her .rendition of “The Enchantress,” to number but one of her items, was a veritable exposition of her command of the technique of her art. She was charmingly gowned in green of the type that melts into silver, the material being chenillo velvet hemmed with pale gold lacc. Miss Muriel Smith, one of the promoters of the series, was frocked prettily in n delicate green made with graduated frills, a shell-like bow of shimmering laflVtn adorning the right hip. The informal little descriptions given by Aliss Smith of the pieces she was later to render wore very well done and added appreciably to tlio understanding and enjoyment of tlio audience, and her ability to capturo the mood of the quaint compositions of Purcell furthered her reputation as it pianist. Aliss Smith was a sympa-

thctic accompanist to both instrumental and vocal items throughout the concert.

lu AHss Doreen Hunt, Air. Carring-ton-Welby has a pupil who does him infinite credit, and judges of singing cau safely venture the opinion tnat when this talented girl leaves New Zealand to take up operatic studies in Europe she will have nothing to unlearn. The possessor of a clear, flexible and essentially musical voice, Aliss Hunc used it with skill, and from the upper register produced a noto ot bird dike purity 1 and beauty. Her stage presence is charming and unaffected and her emotional response'to flic 'composer genuine. She was daintily frocked in lemon georgette, with a ; soft satin bow‘and streamers dependant from the small yoke at the buck;” 1 ' 1 ' ' ' ••*

Tlie appearance of the stage with its handsome' Jacobean furniture and simulated windows opening out on a scene revealing the flowers and fruitage!' of an English landscape was another instance of the forethought and knowledge that has gone to the planning of the series. The consciousness of ? the artists that the International 'Concerts are being held to stimulate a love and appreciation of music in' an age when competition by htcchanieal music is serious was depressed in the merit of their performances, each artist' distinguishing himself or herself. r

Air. Ray Nicholson was in good voice, and tho playing of Air. Henri dc Lisac emphasised his mastery of his instrument, the “Gipsy Lcgendo” being beautifully rendered. In Mr. Cafringtoii-Welby Gisborne has an artist 1 of "many years’ experience and Successful achievement and the value of his 'coaching in interpretation was specially evident. Afiisie lovers are looking forward to the next concert with'keen expectation.'