Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18064, 15 April 1933, Page 11

Women's World

People and Parties

Miss Irene Stevens left for the eoust on Thursday, to spend her Eastei school vocation with her mother, Mis L. Griflin, Tolaga Bay. Lady Wilford and Miss Isobel Wilford, who have been on a short visit to New Zealand, are returning to England by the Bangitane.

The Misses Barclay (Gisborne) were guests at the Coo per-Walsh wedding at Hastings.

Mr. and Mrs C. Tictjen, Bush mere, and family are spending Easter at Opotiki. Miss F. McLellan, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs W. K. Andrews, Mangapapa. Mr. and Mrs Elliott Hookey, Tc Puke, are spending Easter with Mr, and Mrs A. T. Hookey, Whitaker street.

Miss Mary Faulkner and Mr. F. Faulkner, “ AVairakaia, ” Muriwai, are spending Easter with Mr. and Mis R. C. Parker, Hangaroa. Mr. and Mrs H. Stovell, Russell street, are the guests of Air. and Aim A. ('. Steele, Taiiunga. Mr. and Mrs Set on Wenlev returned to Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday after a short visit to the East Coast an.l Gisborne.

Miss J. Stevens is spending Easter

iu Napier. Mr. and Mrs P. A. Pettit. Haronga road, arc the guests of Air. and Mrs H. E. Harris, Hangaroa, for Easter.

Airs F. Jelinek, Ormond road, left on Sunday for Auckland to spend a holiday with her sister, Airs Levy, Alavfair Flats.

Miss Meg Kemp, Tolaga Bay, is the guest of Airs MacDonald, Whitaker street.

Alisses AL, P. 4 and N. Alartin, Palmerston road, left on Thursday to spend Easter in Napier. Miss H. Oorson is the guest of Mrs E. Fitzgerald, Hangaroa. Ariss Alargaret Wright, who has been staying with her aunt, Airs Downey, Hicks Bay, passed through Gisborne on Wednesday en route for her home in Wellington. Aliss Af. von Dadelszen is spending Easter with her,mother in Hastings. Afiss J. Hogan, Alakarnka, loft on Thursday on a holiday visit to Napier. ‘ Airs Boy Bud do; Pouknwa, Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Mrs Ale,Sweeney and Aliss R. Barry, Harris street.

Aliss Gladys Faram is the guest of Airs Bernard Cliffe, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, fqr the holidays. AEss B. Chrisp is spending the holidays in Auckland. Messrs. C. Smith, .T. Peach. H. Poole and S. H. Philips are spending the holidays fishing at AVaikaremoana. Airs. E. G. Matthews, Wainui road; is the guest of Airs. R. Kemp, Ruatoria.

Air. and Airs. F- B. Palairet are spending a holiday in Auckland. Airs. Bruce Muir, Ravviri street, is visiting Cambridge. Aliss Dorothy .Sharp is the guest of Ahs. D. Sutherland, Repongaere. Airs. 11. C. Jackson, accompanied by Aliss D. Jackson and Air. B. Jajjkson. is visiting her daughter, Airs. J. Roberts, Wliarekopae.

Air. and Airs. A. S. Seymour, Russell street, are the guests of Air. and Airs. J. B. Morris, Tolaga Bay.

Air. and Airs. J. Cranswick, Hicks Bay, are the guests of Air. and Altrs. L. Balfour. Fox street.

Misses 11. Nolan and D. Bagnall arc spending Easter at Lake Botoiti as the guests of Airs E. Loisel. Mr and Mrs H. R. Kendon, AAMiita’ker street, are spending the holidays at AA , ’aik.aremoana. Miss Joan Crawford left on Thursday to spend a few days at Tikitiki, as the guest of Mrs M. Gudgeon. ' Mr and, Mrs H. Berkley Tycrman, Sheenhan street, accompanied by their small son, arc spending Easter at AVaikaremoana, and will visit Rotorua before returning to Gisborne. Air and Mrs G. D. Taylor, Russell street; are spending Easter at AVhakatane and Rotorua.

Air. and Airs. R. W. Coop, Aluriwai, are spending Easter ajt Morere. Miss P. Seymour is the guest of Airs. A.,M. Georgetti, Tangi.hau, for the.holidays. Mrs. AI. L. Holden, Pouawa, has left on a brief visit' to AVellington to stay with her parents, Air. and Airs. J. l ; o’Shea, Oriental Bay. , i Mrs. 0. Warehara has left for Rotorua on a holiday visit. Miss E. Wighton is spending Easter in Hawke’s. Bay. • , . , ■ Air. and Airs. George Coop are spend ing the holidays at AVaikaremoana. i Mr. and Airs. H. Rathbone, and Alisses J. Rathbone and E. AlcFarlane, are returning to Wsipawe td morrow ' after visiting Air. and Airs. W. Graham (Ngakaroa, Ormond. I ALs F. I. Faram, Opoutamn, is ' visiting her pafentSj Air. and ’Mrs J. | Hutchinson, Ofoko, for the Easter holidays. Engagements.

An engagement is announced between Thomas Raymond, oldest son of Air.. AV.. and;'the ,lgte Ijdrs. Frazer, of Gisborne, and- Nell Rayvhiti, 1 younger dgugbfe?, ,of Mr and M(V ;Parke Pjttar; Whangam: • • Tho engagement is announced of. John - Gordon Cliff-McCulloch, of AVlnkatano, son o.f the late E, A. Cliff-Afc-Culloch., Kirkclaugh, Gatehouse, Scot-. land, to Vivienne-Alary, eldest daughter of -Air and Airs AV; Branson, Onslow road, Napier.

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Ai r. Alossman and laniily, of .Havelock North, are spending Easter /wiill Mr. Alick Alossman, Hangaroa. <- ■ I Ormond Gardening Cncie - • The monthly inciting oi the Ormond ‘Gardening Circle was mud oil Wednesday, April 12, when there were 15 nfcmbers present. .Mis. c.ameion,* .the convener, read very , useful and interesting hints about seeds and plants. Two competition's were field, ana entered into 'with interest. - .Tlie results were as follows: —Best vase bt yellow, or. orange, or yellow and orange'.bowers .was won by Aliss Courtney, Mesdames Barrow and Lovelock tying for second, place, and. Mrs. Long being placed third; best three carrots. Airs. S. GJon.es, 1; Aliss Porter, 2, and Mrs Buscke, 5. The plant exchange was well patronised, and an amusing game of guessing the names of flowers was won by All’s. Barrow, with Aliss AlcAiillan second. A A dainty afternoon tea was' served by Mesdames Lovelock and Long. > i

Luncheon Party for Bride Elect. . On Wednesday a very delightful, informal luncheon party was given ht the Masonic Hotel in honor of Aliss Dorothy Hamilton, whose marriage to Air. AV. BlathVvayt will take place next week, the hostesses, being Air's H. E. Harris and Mrs R. Fitzgerald, bt Hangaroa. The luncheon table* was charmingly decorated with mauve and pink Alichuelmas daisies, daintily arranged. Mrs Harris was wearing a smartly tailored suit of brown tweed and a brown felt hat to match. ; Mrs -Fitzgerald was wearing a smart tailored coat and skirt of black erepc-de-ehine relieved with a vestee and trimmings of white, worn witti u black hat. The guest of honor wore a smart black tailored suit, and a small black felt hat worn with an eye-veil. The guests were Afesdamcs P. A. Pettit, W. Iv. Andrews (Samoa), H. Stovell, H. D, Chrisp, E. Stewart, Alisses M. Hamilton, AI. Alacaulay, P. Seymour, B. and S. Chrisp, L. Bain.

Parties for Bride-Elect. On Wednesday afternoon Airs Harris and Mrs Smaill, .Clifford street, were joint, hostesses at a very enjoyable party given in honor of Aliss Stella Salt, whose marriage to Air. Keith Westmoreland is to be celebrated this month. Beautiful dahlias in autumn colorings were artistically arranged in the drawing-room in which the guests were entertained. Aluch-appreciated musical items were given, and interesting competitions held during the afternoon.-'

After a dainty afternoon tea had been served, the guest of honor opened her parcels, revealing a varied collection of,,,pseful and beautiful gifts, Jot which she thanked her friends iu a pleasing little speech. Airs Harris was wearing a smart frock of black lacc.

Airs Smaill was becomingly frocked in blue crcpc-dc-chinc. A graceful frock of scarlet -angel skin was worn by the guest of honor. Her mother, Airs Salt, wore a becoming frock of wine-colored velvet. On Tuesday evening a very enjoyable gift party was given in honor of Miss Salt by Miss Betty Williams. The guests were entertained with musical items, competitions and dancing, all enjoying a very jolly evening. After supper, Aliss Salt and her bridesuiaid-to-bc, Aliss Aialcolm, opened the large assortment of parcels which had been brought by the guests, the guest ,of honor thanking her friends for their attractive and acceptable gifts. Aliss Williams wore a gracefullyfashioned black evening frock. Aliss Salt was wearing a pretty frock of pale pink organdie. Prior to her departure from the staff of the Duco Office, Aliss Stella Salt, who is to be married on Easter Afonday, was presented with a canteen of cutlery by the members of the Duco Alotor Service, the presentation being made by Air. J. Alusgrave. Miss Salt, in a few well-chosen words, thanked them for their kindness and good wishes. Evening Party. On Tuesday evening Captain and Alls Bongard entertained several of the visiting officers who have been iu camp, at a' very jolly informal dam e at their home in Russell stfeet.

Airs Bongard received her guesis, wearing a graceful frock of turquoise blue satin.

Dancing was enjoyed in a room cleared for the occasion, and on the wide verandah, while community singing Was indulged in, many old wartime songs being sung. A. dainty supper was served by tho hostess. Lovely dahlias and other autumn blooms and foliage were used with charming effect for the decoration of the rooms in which the guests were entertained. Tho guests included Air. and Airs A. S. Aluir, Air. and Airs H. Stovell, Alisses E.; l vlTiftcyi; :K ~seyihpur,.; H. Hamilton,! Af, Maeautiy’;, : N« r Afajor potter’ (Palmerston; North), Cgptain .Johnson ,’ (Napier)’,' Captain AVilson (Tolaga Bay), Captain .Ain«aulay (Otane),'Uml .Captain (Pringle (Alastertbn). j

Evening Party for Bride-elect A delightful party was given by Aliss Constance Gardner at her home in Parau street bn Wednesday evening in honor of Aliss Catherine Dow, who is to be married this month. Tin* (lining-iooni, where supper was , serve.!, was ch’afmingly decorated with "beautiful gold-tinted dahlias and fern. Sevt-ml clever, and amusing competitions. were -arranged for the guests’ entertainment, and were entered into with -nthusiasiii. Each guest brought a gift for the bride’s pantry, and -the opening of the various parcels caused , much amusement. The hostess received her guests wearing a graceful frock of black . lace. The guest of honor was wearing a dainty Crock of’ blue crepe-de-chinc. Mrs A. E. Gardner wore a becoming frock of grey velvet. A pretty frock of fawn lace .and repc-de-chine was worn by Aliss Greta Dow, and Miss Jean Dow was daintily Lock’d in pale green organdie. The guests were,Mesdames L, ltown- , 1 1 ee (Wanganui), J. Gardner, A. C. Coleman, 1). Pollard, A. Dow and P. Fostqr; Alisses L. Taylor, F. Currie, N. Gardner,. B. Seeat,-0. Salmon, P. j Mortimer and E. Mortimer. Pantry Evening for Bride-elect A delightful “pantry” gift party was gi\cn by Mrs. N. Dynes on Wednesday evening in the Orange Hall, Cobden street, in honor of Aliss Alay AlcUrory, who is to be married next ween to Air. Ted Gilchrist. The hall was. beautifully decorated with multicolored, streamers, balloons, and flags, .whilst the floor was in perfect condition. The popularity of the young couplo was shown by the large number ot people present. Old-time and modern dancing was indulged in, interspersed with competitions, the winners of which are as follows :—Balloon dance, Air. and Mrs. Coker; Monte Carlo, Mr. J. 0. Hair and Airs. H. McCaig; spot fox trot. Mr. R. Blucy and Miss G. Dixie, all of whom received suitable prizes. At an appropriate interval a dainty hand-round supper was dispensed by a band of willing helpers, this being greatly appreciated. Mr. D. AlcLeod, in a few wellchosen words, expressed the good wishes of the gathering for the couple’s future happiness and asked them to accept the large number of useful gifts. The health of the happy couple was then drunk, the company singing, “For They are Jolly Good • Fellows.” In a neat little speech on Aliss McGrory's behalf, Air. Gilchrist thanked everyone for their kindness. Dancing was continued until an early hour, the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” bringing a memorable gathering to a close. Mrs. Menzies’ orchestra provided the dance music, whilst Afiss G. Wilson rendered delightful extras. Messrs. 1). McLeod, J. Hewitson, and J. English were popular M.C.s. Pre-Nuptial Dance. . The Orange Hall, Cobdeu street, was the scene of a very delightful and jolly gathering on AVednesday evening when Mrs. Dynes gave a gift party and dance, in honor of Aliss Alay AlcGory and Air. E. Gilchrist, whose marriage will be celebrated next week. The hall was gaily decorated with colored paper streamers and balloons, and the dance music was played by Mrs Alenzies’ orchestra. The programme comprised many old-time and Scotch dances, which were very popular, the old familiar airs being appreciated by all present. Dance contests were also hold; a novelty balloon dance competition caused much merriment, both among the dancers and their audience, and was won by Mr and Airs Croker; a spot fox-trot was won by Aliss Dixie and parlner, and a Alontc Carlo waltz contest by Mrs‘McCabe and Air. Hair. The guests of honor received a large number of useful gifts suitable fpr stocking their pantry, which were brought by ’their -fellow guesl x, the articles being varied and numerous, including a large bag "of sugar. The bride and bridegroom-to-bc expressed their gratitude to their hostess and friends for their generosity. A dainty supper was served t informally,, while enjoyable extras were played by Aliss G. AVilson. Mrs Dymes received her guests, wearing a handsome frock of silk criukly crepe in a soft shade of vieux rose. The guest of honor, Aliss AlcGory, wore a pretty frock of saxe blue taffeta, fashioned with a tight fitting bodice and a long full skirt trimmed with inlets of silver lace. Among the many guests present were Air. and Airs Hair, Air. and Airs I). AlcLeod, Air. and Airs Gartshore, Air. and Airs AlcKenzie, Air. and Airs Croker, Air. and Airs Aitkcn, Mesdahics Smith, Reid, Bolger, Parke, Price, Dixie, McCabe and Hayes; Misses Staines, Ale Lean (2), Howell, AVilson, Higgs, Trengrove (3), Hazel), Archibald, Dixie (2), Parke, and Bolger; Messrs,-- Howitson, Crumble, Parke, Cronin. Eiisor, Bolger, English, Afunr.o, . AfcKinlcy, I’holps, Bartlett, Watt, Ansen, Harrison, Bugden, Drummond, and Pilkingtou. Gisborne Psychology Club’s Social ■ Last. Tuesday members of tho Gisborne Psychology Club entertained their friends at a vory enjoyable social evening at the Ritz tea-rooms. The room, was prettily decorated with Varicolored dahlia's and: autUnfii-tirited foliage, s'- . . i The president;-Mr H. Af, Ghoveaux, welcomed :thc guests, and spoke a few words regarding the objects and ideas of the dub. A short musical .programme was much ; appreciated, and , included indnimental selections by Air and Airs G. Atoorc, Airs J. Dunce and Afiss N. l’altridge; and vocal solos rendered by Afrs J. Dunce, Afiss M. Parker and Mr J,’ Parker. HUmOrous recitations were'given by Misses N. Meredith, ••ban izod, rtfnl Mr L.‘ Anderson, a pianoforte solo, by Miss Lena Eobinsoiij am!‘a delightful dance solo by Miss’ joair Izod. • * 1 The program me was, followed by games, community singing, and n competition -arranged by ’Aliss : N\ Paltridge. The winners of the last mentioned were:-—Ladies: Mrs Redgrave and Aliss G. .Findlay, equal; gentlemen, Mr A. Scott. A dainty slipper was handed round informally, . and was much appreciated,. At the conclusion of the evening the president thanked all those who had >o generously lent their aid that evening, and called for cheers for Mrs AA r . i’nltridgc, the organiser of the entef-i 1 iainnient. Cheers for Miss Almond,! ; ml the singing of the National . Anthem brought a very jolly evening to a dose. 1 .

Military Ball There was a very large attendance at th(‘ military dance given on Wednesday evening at Poho-o-Rawiri by the officers, non-com mission edMifficers, and men of Regimental Headquarters A Squadron, AVellington East Coast Mounted Rifles, as a social function in connection with their annual training camp. A regimental band was in attendance as well as Chrisp’s orchestra, •aright ami popular dance music being emlered throughout the evening, dent.-Colonel Nicholls, D. 5.0., officer oinnianding the Southern Military Jomniand, in the course of the evening n-fsented the various trophies won at he regimental sports held in conneerion with the cam'p, congratulating the viliners on their successes.

The supper-room, where delicious re’reshments were served, was prettily decorated with colored streamers and the tables arranged with mixed autumn flowers.

The hall presented a gay scene, tho pretty evening fljocks of the ladies, mil the full dress uniforms of the jfficers and men adding to the festive atmosphere. Manchester Unity Ball

Under the auspices of the Manchester Unity, 1.0.0. F., who organised the function as a prelude to their winter season of social activities, the Loyal Gisborne Lodge held a most enjoyable ball on Tuesday evening Just in t-lie Freesia Lounge. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ellis, on behalf of flic lodge, welcomed a number oJ guests from other; local friendly societies. Lodge members from the country were present, some corning lrorn Tolaga Bay to attend, and the function proved a happy reunion for members not always able to lie present at regular lodge meetings.

The duties of AI.G. were efficiently carried out by Air. T. Dutistan. and tho dance music was provided by Mrs. Alenzies’ orchestra.

The playing of the old-time dances by the orchestra was much appreciated, dancers enjoying the rhythm- and grace, both of melody and tune of tho olde>' measures.

Arrangements were in the hands of ? social committee headed by Mr. and Airs. Wallen, who bad associated with them a band of energetic workers. It is the intention of the committee to hold a further series of social functions during the winter months.

Young People’s Dance. On Saturday evening last a very jolly surprise party was organised by Alisses Betty Findlay, June Adair, and Ngaire Langridge at the home of Airs. AV. Findlay, Ormond road.

The drawing-room was artistically decorated with beautiful dahlias in autumn colorings, and the large din-ing-room and verandah had been cleared for dancing. Delightful dance music was rendered by several of the guests. A dainty supper was much appreciated by the young folk. Mrs AV. Findlay received the guests wearing a becoming frock* of black lace with a coatee to match.

Aliss Betty Findlay wore a charming ankle-length frock of green organdie, with a pink panne velvet bridge coat trimmed with white fur. Miss Ngaire Langridge was wearing a dainty frock of pale pink organdie, arid Aliss June Adair was becomingly frocked in powder blue satin and georgette.

Among those present were Alisses Lois Atatthews, Isla and Yula AlcDonakl, Ailsa .Slight, Ngaire Sheet, Buna Scott, Jocelyn Crawford, Barbara Gnmbrill, Phyllis Hudson, Aloira Thompson, Lorraine Kill,. Margaret Hockley, Estelle Hamilton, Sylvia Dodd, Thelma Stevens, Alolly Emerson and Nonna Bignell, Masters T. and JJ. Bright, T. Williams, A r . Paeke, J. Beckett, D. Bowie, It. Preston, it. Innes, Bess (2), D. Armstrong, AI. McLernon, P. Lyons, H. Sebire, A. AVebster, B. Cousins, It. Cederwail, G. Maunder, AA r . Hopkinson, P. Hockley', J. Langridge, AV. AA r ilson, It. Redmond, J. Paine, and L. Alartin. Patutahi Women’s Institute. . The first meeting of the new year was held by tho Patutahi AVomcn's Institute, in the local hail on Tuesday afternoon, thus commencing the year’s monthly meetings. In the absence of the president, Airs G. A r . Smith, tho chair was ably taken by Aliss J. Picken. There was a verygood attendance of members. Four new members were elected, these being Alcsdamos D. Campbell and E. Russell; and Alisses J. Campbell and E. Turnbull.

Arrangements for holding a men's evening wore 'made, tho date being fixed for April 27. Airs J. Breingan gave two very interesting demonstrations, one on passepartout picture framing, and the other on how to preserve apples with sulphur.

At the conclusion of the first demonstration Airs Breingan presented the picture she had framed to the Institute as a prize for a competition, this being won by Airs F. Lange. Airs Breingan was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her instructive demonstrations. The community table, which was supervised by Afesdamcs T. Peel and F. Lange, was very well patronised. The results of tho two competitions for the month were announced ns follows: —“Best npplo-pio,” juuged by Airs iSVragg: Airs AV. Atkins, 1; Airs Cusack, 2; Airs Shanks, 3. “A child’s garment made from something old,” judged by Airs■ MeCliskic and Airs Breingan: Airs Peach, 1; Mrs J. Atkins, 2; and Airs AA’nlleer, 3. Tho garments entered for the latter .competition wore donated to the community box. A’ery good business was done, at the “bring and buy” table, under the supervision pf .Airs Thodoy. . Following the general business and programme of the , meeting, afternoon tpa wa.s served, the hostesses, being Alcsdamos Ritchie, Dover, Bridgeland, 'afid Eflst, and Alisses N. and L. Brvson.