Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17953, 3 December 1932, Page 11

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People and Parties

Miss Mamie Tattersfield, who is a student at Otago University, is arriving from Dunedin to-morrow to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. C. Tattersfield, Stout street. Mrs. N, H. Bull, Hinaki street, who 'whas been the guest of Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, Tolaga Bay, for a few clays, is returning to Gisborne to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Barker, “Midelney," returned on Wednesday after a short visit to Lake Rotoiti. Miss. Marv Murphy, Muriwai, returned on Thursday from Pamkau, where she was visiting Mrs. It. C Murphy. . , , Mrs. W. L. Irwin. Iranui road, who has been visiting relatives in • Dannevirke and Hastings, is returning to Gisborne on Monday. „ Jte. J. B. Morris returned to iolaga Bay on ,Thursday after spending a few days in Gisborne. Miss Hazel Nolan, Gisborne, is visiting her sister, Airs. lan Murchison, Lake Coleridge. Mrs. H. E. Hart has left Masterton for Wellington en route for Samoa to join Brigadier-General H. E. Hart, Administrator of Western Samoa. Mr. and Mrs. Denys Williams, Tokomaru Bay, were recent visitors to Wellington.

Miss M. Ren all, Wuirarapa, who has beou the guest of Mrs E. Ross, Derby street, is now visiting Opotiki. Airs. J. Sharland, Tikitiki, and Aliss D. Runciman have returned from a visit to Auckland and the Waikato and arc now the gnests of Airs. H. Drummond, Aberdeen road. Airs. D. E. Clirisp and Aliss AI. Hcgarty arc the guests of Aliss 11. Mander, Waimata "Valley. Air. and Airs P. 11. Harper, who have been visiting Otaki, returned to Gisborne this week.

Airs. C. A. Hart, who has been visiting her sisters, the Alisses !3haw, Stout street, returned to her JiomC' at Hicks Bay yesterday. Airs. J. 11. Kirk, St. Clair, Dunedin, arrived in Gisborne this week on a holiday visit. Airs. 11. Al. Gunn, who .has been staying with Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, Tolaga Bay, is returning to Gisborne to-morrow. Aliss Lorna Scott, who hits been residing in Rangoon, is leaving for England at”the end of the month. . Aliss N. Bowen is returning to Alunwai to-morrow after spending a short holiday as the guest of Aliss AL Ormond, Alahia. , , ~ Aliss A. Lochore, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. A. Reynolds. Whitaker street, for a fortnight, returned to Auckland last Saturday. Mrs. H. AT. Porter, Alanganapa, returned on Thursday from Tokornaru Bay. where she was visiting her son, Air. Winton Porter, and Airs. Porter. Airs. A. Pittar, Tolaga Bay, and l Mrs, R. Fitzgerald, Ilangaroa, spent a' few days this week with their parents, Canon and Airs. H. Packe. Mrs. Brice, Adelaide, is spending a few days in Alasterton with Dr. and Mrs. Prior before proceeding to Gisborne. where she will be the guest of her -sister, Airs. E. G. A. Reynolds, Whitaker street.

Air. and Airs. R. Barton. Ruakituri. paid a brief visit to Gisborne this week. Airs. ,T. F. Jeune, Rutene road, returned from Napier on Wednesday. Aliss Whitcombe has left on a short visit to Christchurch.

In honor of Sister L. Higginson, who is leaving Gisborne next week, Airs E. Ewart Brown invited several of her friends to an informal farewell gathering. Bridge was played and a very enjoyable evening spent, the guest of honor receiving the good wishes of those present, who expressed regret at her departure from' the district.

Aliss Twinkle Couston, Dunedin, who recently passed her final examination in domestic home science at Otago University, has- been appointed an assistant dietitian at the Royal Northern Hospital, London. She joins the Monowai, connecting with the s.s. Orsova at Sydney on December 10 for London.

Thirty applications were received at a meeting of the Waihi Hospital Board for the position of sister. The successful applicant was Aliss M. E. Morgan, of Wellington. Aliss Morgan was born at Waihi, being a daughter of the late Mr. P. G. Alorgan, who was director of geological survey, and was the first director of the Waihi School of Alines.

After an absence of 18 months, Mrs. E. J. Alilburn, London, arrived by the Aorangi to take up residence for the summer at her New Zealand home,

“Hilltop,’.’ Taupo. When she built “Hilltop” three years ago, Mrs. Alilburn determined to make a garden upon the scrub-covered pumice country around the house. Her efforts promised well when she left for England last year, and she is eagerly looking forward to seeing the progress the garden has made in her absence. Bridge Party

Airs. AI. J. White entertained several friends at a delightful bridge party yesterday afternoon at her home in Harris street.

Some lovely delphiniums, pretty pink rosebuds and 1 other mixed biooms were used with un'stie effect for the decoration of the drawing room, where bridge was played and much enjoyed by the guests. Afternoon tea was daintily served in the dining-room, where the table was tastefully - rranged with gaillardias. The hostess was wearing a smartly modelled frock of fawn crepe-de-ehine.

The guests included Alesdames C. 0. Dowding, R. U. Burke, A. L. Singer. E Adair, L. T. Burnard, E. Ewart Brown, G. I. Parker, M. P. AlcSwoenev, W. A. Bowie, 11. Colliding Rice, A. AL Puflett, W. Hamilton Irvine. _ P>. G. Crawford. Dr. Nina Muir, Alisses R. Barry, and I. Crawford. Social and Dance at Waerenga-a-hika A very successful social and dance was held in tne Waerenga-a-hika School on Thursday ovviiin? in aid of St. Luke’s Church, following the garden fide held i i. the aftern »on.

Dancing »-js onjovnd in the spacious room to music provided by Air. Wreford Wado’s orchestra. The duties of AI.C. were capably earned out by Air. Greig.

Flag five-hundred was played at eight tables in the large porch by non-dancers, a tournament being closely contested. The players ;.t the winning table woo Mrs. Rodgers, Alisses Hodder and Halbert, and Air. Eade, and consolation prizes were won by Alisses Higgs, Jones and Smith, and Air. Scragg. A very jolly time was spent by all: and supper was served by members of the Ladies’ Guild.

'Tennis at Whataupoko Owin# tb the unseasonable weather on Wednesday there was only a small' attendance of lady players at the AVhJtaupoko liennis courts in the afternoon, when t.he weekly tournament was held. The successful competitors were Misses Florence Owen and Rona Fisken, the runners-up being Alisses Una Fisken and Daphne Jeune. The other members present were Misses D. Adams, AI. Craig, J. Graham, L. Nalder, AI. Ouseley, and R, Cedevwall. P.B. Basketball Tennis Club.

Despite the wintry weather on Thursday, there was a good attendance at the Poverty Bay Tennis Club's courts, the hostesses for the afternoon being Mesdames Bartlett and Beale, who dispensed a dainty tea from, the table in the pavilion, . which was prettily adorned with antirrhinum and fern.

Among the. players present, wore Alcsdamcs Gordon, Lighten, and Ingram; Alisses F. Walker, R. Plowman, R, Bartlett. J. Dyer, 0. ICipponbevger, At. Webb, and D. Harris; Messrs. C. and G. Muir, G. Harris, sen., G.- Harris, jun.. Ball, Smith, Fowler, Krebs, and Dyer.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union

The annual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held last Tuesday. , The retiring president, Airs. W. E. Gofte, gave a brief resume o- tiie year’s activities and thanked the members for meir loyalty and support. The secretary, Airs. Thomas, and treasurer. Mrs. Morris, presented reports which showed that meetings had been veil attended and that interest had been well maintained; both reports were 'considered very satisfactory by the meeting.

The following officers were elected for 1533:—President, Airs. W. F,. Goffe; secretary, Mrs. Thomas; treasurer, Airs. Morris; cradle roll superintendent, Airs. G’Callaghan. After business matters had lieen dispatched. a. ocial half-hour was spent, during • which members and friends discussed Mans ,'nr the new year, andiafteruooii tea was served.

Takitimu Women’s Institute Social . i The Takitimu Women’s Institute held a very successful social and dance at the Poho-o-Rawiri Hall on Thursday evening in aid of funds for the Christmas tree to be held on December 19. There was a large attendance of members and friends, who spent a very jolly time. The dance music was provided by Ghrisp’s orchestra, and members of tho institute gave a number of hakas, which were much appreciated by those present. Several enjoyable musical items ■ given by some of the talented gnests were enjoyed. A Aronte Carlo waltz contest was won by Aliss Hei and Air. Alaghee. Flag five-hundred was played by nondancers at 10 tables in tho large diningroom, while the ballroom was occupied by a- merry throng of dancers, j A dainty supper was provided, the tables being prettily decorated, with flowers and streamers in the institute colors, red and gold. Air. W. E. Bullivant., M.C., was of great assistance to the institute members throughout the evening. The social committee was warmly thanked for organising tho entertainment, under the eonvenorship of Airs. Bullivant. Among the > guests were several members of sister institutes.

“Plantation” Dance Great success attended the novel “Plantation” dance held by the Athletic Basketball Club in the Orange Hall on Thursday evening. There was n large attendance of jolly young people, who enjoyed every moment of the entertainment. Greenery was effectively arranged for the decoration of the walls and comers of the hall, while colored 'paper streamers adorned the ceiling. Tho dance music was played by Mrs Menzies, piano, Air Alenzies. saxophone, While the duties of M.C, were efficiently carried out. by Mr J. Mercer. Air and Mrs "Wood acted as judges of the fancy costumes, all those in fancy dress representing coons.. The prize-winners were Mrs E. Algie and Alisses 0. McConnell. M. Nicol and J. Shorter, • whose costumes were excellently carried out and caused much amusement, being greatly admired. During the evening Misses C. AlcOonnoll and AI. Nicol sang a plantation song, which was highly appreciated.' Popular old plantation medolies were selected by the orchestra for the dance music, the dancers all singing the well known choruses.

A dainty supper was served, the ladies in charge of the excellent arrangements being Alesdames P. Fulton. P. Beale, Shorter, Kcrmode, Tier, and Choveaux. Much appreciated extras /were played by Airs E. Algie and Mr Ron. Pritchard, Among those, present were Air and Airs E. Algie. Air and Airs Wood. Mesdames Fulton, Corcoran, Beale. Dynes, Tier, Shorter, Choveaux, and Kcrmode.

Alisses J. Shorter. M. Law, N. Wilson, G. AtcConnell, AL Ni&ol,. E. and J. Ohovoaux, M. Kippenberger, V. A r ette, R. Johnson, J. Fyfe, P. Tier, A. Wilson. R. and L. Jamieson, J. Hibbert, (r. Pickford, L. Eraser, G. Dominev; P. Arc Knight, and 0, Mitchell. Alessrs. AfcMahon, Fisher, Dwyer, AVood, Mitchell, Ryan (2), Drown. Hall, E. and: J. Algie, .Ross,. Merqer,,RobinjsonV Leech, Kippenberger, 'McCoy, j Parker, Somerville,. Fulton, .Devon, Higgs, .Owon, and Chambers.

Waerehga-a-hika Garden Fete .Tho annual Wacrenga-a-hika garden fete attracted a large number of town and country people to tho beautiful old garden of the Waerenga-a-hika Alaori College on Thursday afternoon. The weather wan fine, the sun shining ioi the greater part of tlio afternoon, and although a told wind was blowing the lovely old treSes in tho grounds provided adequate shelter. The stalls, as usual, were filled with tempting gcotls; delicious home-made cakes, swoets, pies and small goods of many kinds, fresh country produce, vegetables and 1 poultry, and preserves were attractively displayed in the shade of beautiful chestnut and walnut trees. A fancy goods stall was well stocked with useful and ornamental articles, most of them hand-worked, which found ready customers, tho majority of the novelties being ideal Christmas gifts. \ brown-paper stall nearby was very popular, while a fascinating Christmas tree attracted the children. Afternoon, tea was served in an enclosure under the trees, the tables being prettily decorated with carnations and other ‘flowers. An ice-cream stall, estimating competitions, and games of skill were y;ell patronised, those in charge being kept, busy throughout tho afternoon. A verv pleasant afternoon was spent by all who attended, entertainment being provided for tastes and ages. Tho stall-holders were as follows: Sweets, Misses Tucker (2) and Rogers and Airs. Davies; fancy work, Alesdames D. C. Gray, Barron and Cram; small goods and produce, Alesdames J. C. Field, J. Williams, and S. T. Gray, and Aliss A. Gray; shilling stall, Alisses Hem Halbert and Aland Herbert; tea-rooms, Mesdames G. .Tones, F. AlcKcnzie, Cumming, Snowsill, Herbert, Wostall, Paulson. Bnscke and Fardoe, Alisses Snowmil. Fraser and Hope; ice-creams, Airs. Farrow and Alisses H. and E. Jones; Christmas tree. Alesdames Hodgson and Long, Alisses Hall and Cameron; flowers and' vegetables, Mesdames Woodbury, Cameron and Darton; cakes, Alesdames R. Graham. W. Robson and V. Savage, and Miss P. Reynolds. Tho various games and competitions were conducted as follows, under the supervision of the Rev. R. Hodgson: Clock golf, by Air. L. Eade; skittles, Mr. J. T. Herbert; darts, Air. C. H. Vaughan; estimating the weight of a sheep, Air. M. Gray; nail-driving, Air. J. B. Greig; stepping the chain, Air. P.

Jones; weight estimating novelty, Air. j D.' P. Cameron. Engagement j An engagement of New Zealand interest announced in London is that between William Ross Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. 11. Ross Lowe, Vina del Mar, Chile, and Eileene Myers, elder daughter of the late Bir Arthur M. Myers, of Auckland, and Lady Myers,! of 71 Upper Berkeley street, London. Summer-time Dance at Makaraka A very jolly dance was held on Tuesday evening at the Makaraka-Alata-ivheo Hall by the hall committee. There was a good attendance of dancers and the music was played by Airs. Menzies’ orchestra. The dance committee comprised Messrs. A. Carrington, J. Eade, C. Moore, A. Houghton, and G. | Foster, secretary. ! Novelty dance competitions were entered into with enthusiasm, the Dutch Monte Carlo being won by Aliss B. Johnson and Air. 1(. Brooke, and the Monte Carlo waltz by Aliss L. Alead and Air. A. Houghton, with Air. and Airs., | F. Chiles second. j A dainty supper was served by tho j following ladies' committee, Alesdames L. File, F. AlcNce, W. Sharp, and D. Coleman, and Alisses D. File and L. Mead, the arrangements being excellently carried out. The supper tables were prettily decorated with carnations, davkia, diaiithus and daisies. During the supper interval enjoyable extras were played by Messrs. A. Houghton, R. Brooke, and Taipahi, accompanied by Air. J. AlcKay on the drums. Some of those present were Air. and Mrs. 11. Nelson, Air. and Mrs. F. Chiles; Alesdames F. AlcNee, G. Coleman, Clayton and W. Sharp. Misses L. Mead, L, Davidson, B. Mar ley, E. Hooper, R. Coleman, K. Jones’ 0. Douglas, L. Eade, K. and E. Reidy, J. Lang, Neshausen (2), J. Sharp, O’Connell (2), D. File, B. Grey, A. Eade, N. Walworth, E. Houghton. Messrs. D. Eade, G. Dunstan, Gordon, R. Ivess, D. Urry, E. Jackson, J. AlcKay, R. Brooke, Coates. J. Walsh, K. Rogers, R. Lecock, J. Eivcrs, P. Osmond, N. Douglas, A. Houghton, K. Cameron, F. Leach, and B. Moore. Birthday Celebration Tho members of the Takitinni Women’s Institute and friends were invited to a, very jolly musical evening

' in the form of a- social and dance in the Pjjhc'-o-RawM Ilall on Tuesday , evening in celebration of the birthday lof Airs. Pitt, secretary of the institute. Games, cards, and dancing entertained the two hundred guests. Card tables, at which live-hundred was played, were placed near the hall entrance for the , ucneiit of non-dancers. The hostesses were Airs. 0. W. Smith, who received the guests in a smart frock of navy crepe satin and a cherry crepe-satin coatee with elbow length 'sleeves trimmed with brown fur; Airs. Alackey, wearing a becoming black silk frock and a black bridge coat; Miss Hei, daintily flocked in lemon georgette with a blue ribbon sash; and Aliss Alackey, who wore a graceful pink crepe satin frock and a navy panne velvot bridge coat. J The guest of honor, Airs. W. T. Pitt, looked charming in a frock of black lace and a handsome bridge coat of gold tissue. Aliss Pitt wore a pretty ankle length frock of gold tinsel, the hem being trimmed with pink and blue roses, while the bodice had puff sleeves and a spray of pink roses was worn on the left .shoulder. Aliss Porter chose a becoming frock of jade green georgette finished with a deep hem of black taffeta, and a silver tissue coatee trimmed with bands of jade green velvet. In the course of the evening the guest of honor was presented with three lovely bouquets, one of crimson sweet peas presented bv Airs. Hill on behalf of the Takitimu Women’s Institute, one of pink roses, presented by Airs. Douglas Blair, also from the institute, and one of pink sweet peas presented by Airs. Campbell on behalf of the card circle. The duties of AI.O. were capably carried out by Air. W. E. Bullivant, who also arranged a delightful programme of musical items for the entertainment of (lie guests, each item being heartily applauded. Old time and modern dances and community singing were indulged in between the items, and much enjoyed. The first half of the programme was contributed bv Tou;r tinv little girls, Aliss Italia, Alaj'sicano, who gave a graceful fancy dance dressed in white georgette and scarlet shoes, and an Irish Jig in the nationl costume of red and green ; Aliss Betty Kerekere, who gave a delightful interpretation of the hula hula, prettily dressed in a red Hawaiian costume; Miss T.uahine Smith, iw ho sang “South Sea Rose” very prettily,

dossed- in a Mia costume in; led and gold, and executed a Clever tap dance dressed in White; Miss Betty Neill, another clCvCr little performer, who, dressed in a policeman’s uniform, gave ah exhibition of fancy step dancing. T,he other items were as follows: An actloil Maori Song by members of the institute, Mesdrirnes ,B. Kerelcere, Kiwi, Bullivant, arid Te Rangi, Misses Pitt, Porter, Mackey arid Rangiuia, all wearing black and white Maori mats; vocal soios, “Tosseli Serermta” and “In An Old-fashioned T'oivn,” by Mrs.l Marsieaiiti; ncfcdmpanied by Mrs. Keany, piano, arid Mr. Marsicano, violin; a flute solo by Mr. M. Karigi; a vocal duet, “Cuban Love Song,” by Miss Pitt and Mr. P. Kauri.

The guest of honor was then invited, by special request, to sing “Rose Of My Heart,” “Home Sweet Home,” in Maori, being given as an encore. Her accompaniments were played by Mrs. Carroll, piano, and Mr. Marsicano, violin. Mrs. Pitt’s contributions were very much appreciated and brought forth hearty applause. The popular dance music was played bv Mrs. Keany. Misses Hei, N. Murphy, M. Martin and E. Doyle, and Mr. J. Halniron.

Two handsome birthday presents were presented to the guest of honor, a 21piece. afternoon tea set presented by Mrs Rangiuia, on behalf of the card circle, and a 21-piece set of crystal presented by Mrs W. Lissant Clayton, on behalf of tlio Takitimn Women’s Institute.-. After the presentations all joined in singing “For She’s A Jolly Good Fellow.’’

The guests were then asked to adjourn to. the dining-room for supper, the married find older guests attending First* twb sittings .being necessary owing to tile lrii'ge number present. The jfiiest of honor was escorted to supper by the Rev. F. T. Parsons, 'followed by Mrs. Parsons and Mr. IV. Lissant Clayton, Mrs. Clayton and Mr. Pitt. A delicious savory supper was served; the tables being tastefully decorated in tbe institute colors, red and gold, Bright reel gladioli were arranged in tall slefider vases, and gold paper streamers were placed on the long tables in artistic fashion. On the doorway “Many Hapipy Returns of the Day” was priftted in letters of red and gold. The guest of honor was seated at the middle of the centre table, and in front of her was placed a Handsome birthday cake, made and given to Mrs. Pitt by Mrs. 0. W. Smith, who was warmly congratulated on the cake, which was greatly admired. The cake was cut by the guest of honor and dispensed. Mr, W. Lissant Clayton and the Rev. F. I. Parsons each made a very happy speech in honor of Mrs, Pitt, conveying birthday wishes, and also congratulating the hostesses on their lavish and enjoyable hospitality. Dancing continued till the early hours of the morning, when the very enjoyable function was brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem.

In order to give tbe little children at ttie Ileni Materoa Children’s Home a happy Christmas, the Cook County Women's Guild lids arranged to hold a Christmas tree at the home for the benefit of the inmates on December 16, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The function will be open to the public. Contributions towards the Christmas tree, or gifts of any description ( for the benefit of tlfe' children will be gratefully accepted.

It is hoped that there will he a large attendance of members at the meeting of the Victoria League on Monday aftetribon in the Gisborne Women’s Club, when the gathering will take the form of a social afternoon. Mrs. T. G. Lawlfess will gvie a short talk on the opening of the Sydney harbor hbidge, which she witnessed. The meeting will be the last held by the league this year. St. Mary’s Church’s annual sale of work in connection witli the debt redaction fund will Be hdld in the Manst Brothers’ School, Childers road, 'on Friday and Saturday next. The function commences at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, and will bo open all day on Saturday. A. with}' range' of useffil articles and Christmas novelties will bo offered. Competitions dftd estimating games will Krovide a novelty, and it is hoped that ie> custbmaify' public support will be accordfctl.