People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17607, 24 October 1931, Page 11

People and Parties

. Mr and Mrs A. : ,T. Harris, Here, are the guests of Mr and Airs E. J. Chrisp, .Haiti.

Mr and Airs >\V. Shcrratt, AVaipukurau, arrived yesterday to be the guests of Air and Airs W. G. Slierratt.

Airs H. D. Chrisp, who has been the guest •of her sister, Alts Kelly, in 'Hastings, is returning to Gisborne today. Afr Paul Williams, Tolcomaru Bay, is visiting lib parents, Dr. and Aim J. \V'. Williams, 'Fitzherbort street. Air and Airs Victor Savage, W aim at a Valley, and Miss Cooper, Auckland, arrive in Gisborne to-day to stay with Mrs Vincent Barker at “ Ulve.rstone ” for next week’s festivities.

Air and Airs R. C. Alurphy, and Aliss Elizabeth Alurphy, Panikau station, aro the guests of Air and Mrs AV, G. Shcrratt.

Mrs C. Williams, Ruatoria, is the guest of, Airs F. B. Barker, To Hapar.i.

Aliss Thelma Kennedy, of London and formerly of Gisborne, who arrived recently in New Zealand, is the guest of her "sister, Aire P. F. Wall, “Hinerangi/’ Hatuma,' Hawke’s Bay; sh" I will visit Gisborne later in the year, when she will be welcomed by her many friends after so long an absence in -England and abroad. . ' j

■ ' Among tfie visitors .to Gisborne for the AlcCulloogh-West wedding on Thursday were Airs W. Wareliam, Napier, who is the guest of her parents, Air and Air Taylor, Alangapapa; Aliss F. Franks, matron of Te Araroa Hospital, who is visiting her parents, Captain and Airs Franks, Ormond road; and Miss Curtis and Alr'R. Downes, both from Te Araroa.

Miss' Sybil Nathan, Wellington, returned recently by the Tamaroa from a .trip to England. 'Aliss Jocelyn Ludbrook, Ruatoria, is thq guest of Mrs J. Blkir, Iranui road. Aliss Joyce Wick steed, Ruatoria, is the guest of Aliss E. Rest oil. Childers roach Aliss Alary Humphreys, “Strathalla-n,. has returned from a visit .to Hawke s Bav. Airs. Forbes McHardy, Waipawa, is the. guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tho'rnley Slierratt, “Swarthmoor,” Patutahi, Aljss 'Pamela Burke has returned from a visit to Havelock North, Mrs. F. W. Nolan, and Aliss Diana Allen, Christchurch, have returned from a brief visit to the East Coast. Airs. H. B. Williams, Turihaua, has returned from a short visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr. John Lyons -is the guest of Mr. and Airs. 11. It. Williams, Stanley road. Mrs. It. K. Alurphy, Aluriwai, is visiting Canterbury. Air. and Mrs. Oi T. Williams, and their daughter, Miss Margot Williams, Euatoria, and Airs. A. H. Jackman, Tolaga ■ Bay, have left fpr Alarton to attend the athletic sports held by the pupils and the boys’ preparatory school there.

Airs T. Brett and Aliss D. Wilson, Auckland, • are expected to arrive in Gisborne to-day; they will be the guests of Mrs IL Harris, of Hangaroa, who has taken a cottage, at Wainui beach for Show week.

Alembers of the gardening circle of the ■Women's Club spent a pleasant' afternoon yesterday as the guests of AIrS. W. Green at her residence in Clifford street. Airs. Ti. A. Crawford gave an interesting demonstration of floral wreath making. This was illustrated by making two wreaths and a cross, which were laterkindly conveyed by Airs. A. J. Buckley to the Holy Trinity Church and placed on the Wayside Cross there.

Air Gordon Bryan, visiting examiner for'the Royal Academy of Music, London, was the guest of members of the Music 'Teachers’ Association on Tuesday last. The function took the form of an afternoon tea, and was held at “Berwyn,” Grey street, the home of Air and Aim G. Smith. Air J. Vita, president of the association, with a few well-chosen words, introduced the guest of honor. Briglitly-colore 1 spring flowers lent an artistic effect to the reception room when afternoon tea was served. Air Bryan gave some interesting sidelights on examinations, teaching in general, and the preparation of pupils for examinations. Among these present were Airs P. Leslie, Misses C. Adair, N. Arnold, 11. Henriekson, E. Watson, and AI. J. Smith, and Messrs. J. Vita, F. J. Rowley, J. Carrington Wellby, and L. Harris. Engagement

An engagement is announced between Edward William, eldest son of Mrs. Armstrong and tho late Mr. V. E. Armstrong, of Gisborne, and Eve, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs F. E. Gaddum, of Waingake. Far more fantastic substitutes than artificial jewels have* been devised by some of the “smart” women who have been visiting Deauville. By day, one particularly lovely Spanish woman wears necklaces, bracelets, and even earrings made of gailyeoiored rubber flowers. In the evening she appears in the Casino wearing a necklace of china plates! This looks lass odd than it sounds; the “plates” are only as large as shillings, and are exquisite antique miniatures famous Sevres and Limoges designs. It is when this woman goes bathing, however, that she excels herself; for then she puts on, appropriately enough; a necklace made of fishbones.

( Ormond Women's Institute i The monthly meeting of the Ormond ! Women’s Institute was held last Tues day in the Ormond flail. There were 41 present, including two • new members, Alesdames S. I’ardoe and S. Grayson, and eight visitors. The proceedings opened * with the institute soug. The roll call was sewing hints, was well responded to.- Perhaps the best answer was, “A stitch in time saves nine.” Airs. Twaddle gave it demonstration on how to make paper owls to hold peanuts for Christinas trees. The competition was for the prettiest coat-hanger, the winner being Aliss Johnson, with Mrs. J. R. Jones ! second. The amusement, .motor cars, was won by Aliss Grey. The hostesses were Alesdames Newman, Mullen, McMillan, McKinnon, and Winning, and Miss Porter. Pre-Nuptial Party

On Tuesday evening the Atisses B. and J. Allen gave a most enjoyable farewell party at their home ‘‘Linton,” in honor of AHss Hazel West, whose marriage to Air Frank AleCullough took place on Thursday. The spacious sleeping porch was cleared for dancing and was prottily decorated in green aiicl orange .streamers, balloons, and greenery. • Atrs A. Allen, received , the guests ih a charming gown of black georgette and lace, Aliss J. Allen was prettily frocked in white georgette with', a'satin bbw at the waistline,.Miss B. Allen wart in a pretty frock of ivory lade anti Tosca net, and Miss Hazel West, the guest of honor, wore' black georgette and a bridge coat of black chenille velvet. Among those present were All; and Airs West. Air and Airs AlcCullough, Mv and Alr s J. Allen, Airs A. Palmer; Misses A. and N. Allen, P., AL'; and N. Martin, S. and L. MyLeOd, G. Elliott, E. Hunter, P. Ilopkinsoh, N. AleKechnic, AI. Shone, T. and F. Dwell, D. Niehol, D. Edwards, E. Foss, 0. and E. West, J. Hogan, and Machcll; Messrs. A. Cleaver, AL AlacGregOr, I). Watt, D. Hartnell; At. Maddox, It. Cunningham, F. Martin, .F. AtcQullough, F. Talbot, C. Johns, T. Alabin, B. Cooper, B. Adair, J. Olds, B. J. Jennings, G. Gregory', I. Barium!, and S. Allen.

Bridge Parties o - M'r and Mrs R. U. Burke entertained some friends at a very enjoyable bridge party on Wednesday evening; Shades of gold were used for ' the decoration of the draw’ing-room, car? ried out in tastefully arranged Iceland poppies and beautiful marigolds, and the dining-rponi was gay with sweet peas and'petunias. A charming black lace fl'pek was worn by the hostess. A dainty supper was served during the evening, when play ceased for a short interval. Among those present were Dr. and Airs D. L. ALuir, Dr. and Mrs A. L. Singer, Alesdames B. J. Reynolds, A. AlcKillop (Christchurch), 0 Williams (Ruatoria), and E. Adair, and Alisscs D. Fleetwood and B. Holmes (Christchurch), P.' Reynolds, Si Cottorill, A. Barker, AL SherriUt, J. Rutledge, and Air L. T. Buriiard.

On Thursday evening a delightful bridge party was given by lira D. L. Aluir at her residence in lvhiti esplanade, when four tables were arranged for players of both sexes. Beautiful 'roses, including a, prcttilygr,ranged- bowl of choice crimson blciornsL iragrant stocks and blue Argentine' pea were used for the dip Cgralion Of the drawing-room,' which an attractive picture with, its .’soft illumination from prettilyehaded lights. Airs Aluir received her guests in a very becoming frock of cherry colored printed georgette. Her sister, Airs A. AlcKillop, Christchurch, wore a graceful model evening gown of deep petunia lace, finished With a matching hem of fish-net. jrrettily fashioned. During the evening the guests were invited into the dining-room for supper, which was temptingly displayed on the table, in the centre of which was a largo bo.vl of lovely spring blooms in pastel shades.

On Thursday afternoon a very charming bridge party was given by Mrs W. Hobson at her home at Ormond. The guests included a number of ladies from Gisborne, and some from neighboring districts, who enjoyed a verypleasant afternoon .at the country home. Mrs Robson received, her guests in a smart suit of blue.jersey tweed. The drawing-room was fragrant with lilac, which was artistically arranged with Iceland poppies, making effective decorations. The tea t&ble held a bowl of bright Iceland poppies surrounded by many plates of dainty eatables for the refreshment of the guests. Among the guests were Mesdames R. J. Reynolds, Stevens, J. Barns-Graham, R. U. Burke, "W. Graham, G. I. Parker, A. It. Hine, W. A. Bowie, and It. Crawford, and Misses H. Mandcr, D. Bagnall, and R, Scott. A very happy time was spent by the guests on Wednesday afternoon at a bridge party given by Mrs R. M. Gunn at her residence in Wamui road. An effective bowl of Argentine pea adorned the large cool verandah, where one table was arranged; the other two tables were in the drawing-room, which was most attractive with its artistically arranged mixed spring flowers in bowls and vases placed about the room. Mrs 'Gunn wore a very becoming model frock of floral crepo-de-chine, designed in a large bright rose pattern on a black ground, with a simply-cut corsage and frilled skirt. • A dainty tea was served in the diningroom where the table held a large bowl’ of mauve and yellow Spanish irises of exceptional beauty.

Mrs H R. Williams. Stanley road, was hostess at an enjoyable bridge party on Thursday evening, given in honor of Misses Betty Holmes and Guide Fleetwood, Christchurch. the rooms were brightly and tastefully decorated with Iceland poppies, & large bowl of which stood on the table {ire pared daintily for supper... Mrs. Wil li' ms received her guests in a becoming frock of navy georgette, patterned ir a large floral design in autumn colorings. Liberty satin in a charming design was worn by Miss Fleetwood, and Miss ■Holmes wore a. becoming gown of floral chiffon in delicate shades of green. Among thoso present were Mrs, M (>. McSkveeney, Misses R. Burry, M. ilegartv, M. Barker, J. LudbroOk, SCotteriil, J, Rutledge, and M. Sherrutt.

Miss Joan Stewart, M.A., at present a senior mistress on the staff of the Auckland Girls’ Grammar School,, \yho has been appointed principal of the Nelson Girts ’ College in succession to Miss Mills, was for four years in charge, of t|ie. Gisborne High School girls' hostel, and then spent two years travelling. ,Miss Stewart is a vicepresident of tiie. Auckland Lianch of the International Federation of Univerity Women. There wero 13 appli- . cants for. the poeitiuw, ,