Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18192, 13 September 1933, Page 9

Women's World

Miss M. Holland, principal of Woodlord House, School, Havelock North, accompanied by little Miss Margaret Holland, is the guest of Mrs M. B. Mander, Riverside road. Mrs G. D. Taylor, Russell street, is visiting Auckland. Miss Dora Clarke, Clifford street, is leaving on Friday on a visit to Auckland. Mrs Leslie Miles, Irauui road, leaves to-morrow on a holiday visit to Wellington, where she will be the guest of Mrs A. 11. Miles, Hobson street. Mr C. L. Ferguson and Miss Nell Ferguson leave Gisborne to morrow to spend a holiday in 'Sydney and Melbourne. Mr Don. Thomas, Wairoa, is the guest of Mr and Mrs A. J. Stock, Domett street.

Mrs P. G.'T. Feacoeke, Score road, has just returned after a week’s visit to her daughter, Mrs Keith Bartram, Tolaga Bay. Miss Helen Corson is spending a few days at Hangaroa as the guest of Mrs R. Fitzgerald. Mrs" G. Vincent leaves on Friday for Hamilton on a holiday visit.

Mrs G. Stock is the guest of Mrs J. M. Monckton, Patutahi. Mrs Ernie Clarke, Auckland, is visiting her sister, Miss Mary Torrie, Valley road.

Miss Ruby 'Chiles, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs J. T. Williams, Tc Hapara, has left for Tauranga. Mrs. A. H. Collett left on Monday on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. D. Sutherland left yesterday morning for Auckland en route to Whangarei. Mrs. 11. A. Armstrong, Score road, left for Wellington on Monday.^ Mrs. Roger Hutchinson, “Waihuka, is visiting Mrs. E. M. Hutchinson, Cbeeseman road, this week, while taking ■part in the golf championship. Miss Barbara Kemp returned yesterday after spending a holiday at Ruatoria. , ~ _ , . Mrs. F. Bellerby and Miss L. Hutchinson left for Rotorua on Sunday. The New Zealand friends of Miss Eileen Clifford (known in Britain professionally as Colleen” Clifford) will be interested to have news of her marriage to Squadron-Leader D. L. Blackford, R.A.F. For a number of years the parents of the bride, Mr and Mrs George Clifford, resided in the North Island.

The committee of the Gisborne nursing division of the St. Johu Ambulance Brigade held its monthly meeting iu the Masonic Hall. Dr. Nina Muir presided, and the following members were present: —Mesdames Keauy, Ferris, Goffe and Lewis; Misses Mc'Brecn, Humphreys, Lysmar und Woodhcad. An a'pology for absence was roccived from Mrs W. Lissant Clayton. It was decided to hold the annual flower day on September 23, Mesdames Koany and Ferris to Be the organisers. The first inter-university ski meeting held in New Zealand was concluded at Mount Cook last week. There were good entries, and weather conditions were perfect. In the ladies’ downhill event, Miss B. Wilson (Canterbury) came first, and Miss P. Levvey (Canterbury), second. Engagement

An engagement is announced between Raymond Mason, second son ot Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Black, of Papatoetoc, Auckland, and Eunice Mabel, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Davis, Bright street, Gisborne. Ladies’ Golf

Ideal spring weather, with brilliant sunshine, prevailed yesterday morning, when the lady members of • the Poverty Bay Golf Club took part in a bogey match in conjunction with the first round of the championship matches. Mrs. R. Hutchinson, one down, was the winner in the A division, Miss M. Bull, 2 down, coming second. In the B section, Miss Millar, one down, was first, and Miss R. Fisken, 2 down, second. In the final of the Oman Cup tournament Miss Molly Bull was successful in defeating Miss Rona Fisken. The final of the B tournament was also played recently, Mrs. T. Adams defeating Miss P. Burke. • The first three rounds of the ladies’ championship are being played off this week, and the final will be decided next Wednesday, weather permitting. The Auckland ladies’ provincial golf championship commenced at Middlemoro yesterday, when tho qualifying rounds over 36 holes were played. The first 16 players to qualify will play off for the provincial championship, while • the second 16 to qualify will play off in match play on handicap for the Middle-, more Cup. Match play will take place to-day in tho championship and Middlcmorc Oup competitions, while a bogey competition will bo held in conjunction. Miss Bams-Graham, of Gisborne, is

the only outside player competing. She is one of tlio lowest handicap players in the Dominion. The present champion, Mrs. J. M. Wilson, Auckland Ladies’ Club, who won tho title at Titirangi last year, also is competing. Poverty Bay Gardening Circle THe monthly meeting) of tho Poverty Bay Gardening Circle was held yesterday afternoon at Le Grand Cafe, Mrs. A. M. Puflett, the president, being in the chair. 111610 was a full attendance of members, all of whom showed keen interest ip the meeting. A vote of condolence with one of the members, Mrs. Woodrow, in her recent bereavement, was passed, tho members standing in silence. On© new. member was elected, and business > matters' - : discussed. 'Arrangements were made'to hold’a cycle of garden parties among members in order to demonstrate the work done in the various gardens. It was decided to stage a display of blooms at the next meeting, in October, each member to contribute flowers from her garden for exhibition. At the conclusion of the business Mrs. D. G. Robertson gave a very interesting address on’ the classification of bulbs, illustrating her talk in a practical manlier by staging 25 perfect specimens of daffodils in separidje vases. These beautiful blooms were grown by Mr. G. T. Maunder, Stout streot. The speaker explained fully the variety or class to which each bloom belonged, giving the name of each. She also instructed members how to choose a show bloom, and indicated championship points. At the conclusion of her talk, Mrs.

Robertson was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the motion of the president, for her much appreciated and instructive address. Tea was served after the moeting, and a social half-hour v/as enjoyed. The tables were prettily decorated with some beautiful ranunculi, from the garden, of Mrs. E. R. Renner, Repongaerc, and some particularly lovely Iceland poppies, grown by Mrs. C. Adair, Sheehan street, the flowers having been artistically arranged fey Mrs, W/iauge.

Evening Party A very enjoyable party was given on Monday evening by Mr and Mrs H. J. Poole, Aberdeen road, in honor of Mr L. W. Anderson, who is to be married in New Plymouth at the end of this month to Miss Bernice Daw. Dainty spring flowers were prettily arranged in the drawing-room, where the guests spent a deligutful evening, musical items and competitions being much enjoyed, and a hart-making contest for the men of the party causing a great deal of fun. Suppor was daintily served, and the guest of honor was presented with a good supply of preserves for his future home, these having been brought by the guests, whom he thanked for their generosity in a suitable speech. The hostess received her guests wearing a prettily modelled frock of winc-colorod silk crepe, trimmed with oyster lishuet lace. The guests included Mr and Mrs R. Kemp, Mr and Mrs S. Clare, Mr .and Mrs A. C. Coleman, Mr and Mrs A. R. Smith. Mr and Mrs W. Carruthers; Mrs W. J. Wheeler; Misses M. Dazeley, M. Harris. G. Rateliffe, and P, Wheeler; Messrs. F. Philips, S. Vincent, C. Goldsmith, and A. Holmes. Birthday Party

A delightful children’s party was given on Friday by Mrs D. McKeague at her home in Stout street in celebration of the fifth birthday of her little granddaughter, Elaine. The 14 little guests, all of whom were girls, assembled at 5 p.m. and spent a very jolly time. Owing to the stormy weather, the children were, entertained indoors, games being played in the drawingroom, which was prettily decorated with spring bulbs and freesias. A delicious party tea was served in the dining-room, which was gaily adorned with colored streamers and balloons, while on .the table pride of place was given to the tempting birthday cake, on which were five candles for the

little guest of honor, and one candle fur her one-year-old baby brother, Jack. A quaint little kewpie was provided for each little girl, these being placed around the table. The hostess was wearing a becoming navy blue frock. The little guest of honor, Miss Elaine McKeague, was daintily frockcd in white lace, and hor mother, Mrs W. McKeague, who assisted 'the hostess in the entertainment of the children, was wearing a brown tweed frock.

Pre-nuptial Gift Party Mrs F. C. Clare and Miss L. Wright were joint hostesses at a very enjoyable “pink” party given on Friday evening at the former’s home in Kingsley road in houor of Miss Grace Clare, whose marriage to Mr Alan Rutherford will be celebrated this week. The drawiug-room, where the guests were entertained, was warmed by a large log fire, and 'artistically decorated with sweet peas, anemones, and peach blossom. Games and interesting competitions were much enjoyed. Bright red geraniums were effectively arranged in the diningroom, where supper was daintily served. After supper the guest of houor was presented with a number of parcels, which she opened, revealing a varied and charming collection of pink gifts for her future home, for which she expressed thanks to her friends in a few well-chosen words. Mrs F. C. Clare was wearing a smart black satin frock, and a short coat to match. Miss L. Wright wore a dainty frock of patterned ninon in autumn tunings. The guest of houor was charmingly frockcd in crcpe-dc-cliiuc, in a soft becoming shade in pink, cut on long slender lines. Her mother, Mrs G. Clare, wore a becoming frock of blue-grey crcpe-dc-chine. A prettily modelled frock of black georgette and lace, and a black embossed velvet, coat, were worn by Mrs W. J. Clare.

Demonstration of Ballroom Dancing On Saturday evening the City Mali was the scene of a large and festive gathering, when Miss Nell Pittar and her pupus gave a dance and demonstration of ballroom dancing in celobration of the closing of the season’s classes. As Miss Pittar has now given up teaching dancing in Gisborne in view of her marriage at the end of the year, the function Was also a farewell dance to her pupils, being the. last of a series of successful annual breaking-up demonstrations in connection with her classes, which in future will he carried on by Miss Mona Blair. The large attendance was striking evidence of the high esteem in which Miss Pittar is held as a teacher of dancing, and of the great interest taken in the progress • of her pupils. - Tlio guests were received at the entrance by Miss Pittar, who was wearing a handsome frock of black georgette and lace, relieved on the corsage with a | crimson rose. Her sister, Mrs. 11. V. StoVell, wore a becoming frock of emerald green georgette, and a coatee of black panno velvet. A dainty frock of white spotted dimity, a satin sash and shoes of sky blue, and a gold evening cloak, were worn by Miss Mona Blair, who has bepn assisting Miss Pittar at the classes. , The function was opened by Mr. Charles Matthews in a short, suitable speech. On behalf of Miss Pittar he thanked all concerned for their generous support while she was teaching in Gisborne. lie also spoke in eulogistic terms of Miss Pittar’s art in teaching. The demonstration of ballroom dancing commenced with a display of graceful; exercises by the junior class, the senior .‘pupils shortly joining them, all giving, exhibitions of various steps, exercises, and round dances. Then followed a number of delightful items, by one or more couples, interspersed by further demonstrations by the classes

as a whole. The items were as follow: | A waltz, by Miss Nolene Thomson and Master Peter Winter, the former I wearing a charming frock of buttercup 'yellow crepe-fle-chine, with a cape collar and inched hip-yoke. A waltz by some of the juniors, Misses Dawn Hansen (in a lemon net frock, Audrey Sinclair (in apple green crepe-de-chine), Janet Oakden (m gold net over apricot crepe-de-chine), and Pamela Wellbourne (in white frilled organdie), and their little partners, Masters Brian Muir, Dick Willoek, Robin Graham, and l’etor Winter. A quick-step by Miss Estelle Hamilton and Master W. Bright, the former wearing a long frock of powder blue laco and organdie, with a cape collar and a mulberry sash. A waltz by Miss Nell I’ittar and Mr. Stuart Skeet. The Heebie Jeebies by little Miss Nolene Thomson, paitnored by her brother, Master Jack Thomson. A waltz by the senior pupils, followed by a polka by four tiny tots, Misses Buutv Wellbourne (in white frilled organdie), Pixie Winter (a Kate Greenaway frock of cherry velvet), and Alison Muir (a long frock "of shell pink organdie, and Master John Stoveil. A military two-step, grand chain and polka, by the junior class. A waltz by Miss Molly Emerson, wearing pale* blue net trimmed with frills and a. blue satin sash, and Master Douglas Bowie. A quick-step by senior pupils. The six-eight by Miss Natalie Mitlord, wearing an ankle-length frock of shell pink hailstone muslin, with a cape collar and satin sash to match, and Master Jack Gandell. A waltz by Miss Bunty Wellbourne, and Master Geof. Slight; a quick-step by Miss Mona Blair and Mr. Stuart Skeet*.

A military two-step by six tiny tots, Misses Alison Muir, Lois Kirker (in yellow floral organdie), and Ruth Sutherland (in pale pink satin trimmed with cream lace), and Masters Geo!. Slight, Ken. Perritt and Robin Graham. The skaters’ waltz by Miss Patricia Oakden, wearing an ankle-length frock of cyclamen mauve silk net over silk, with a turquoise blue sash and shoes, and Master Peter Winter. ' A waltz by little Miss Gretchen Kane, wearing pale pink erepo-de-cnine, trimmed with ruching, and Master Robin Graham. The Heebie-Jeebies bv Miss Estelle Hamilton and Master W. Bright. A waltz by Miss Ailsa Slight, wearing daffodil yclldw crepe-de-cjhine, (anklelength, and trimmed with frills, and Master Trevor Bright. A tango by Miss Pittar and Mr. Stuart S'keet. Foxtrot, waltz, grand chain and military two-step by all the pupils. At the conclusion of some of the dances opportunity was taken for the presentation of charming floral bouquets and posies to Miss Pittar, Mrs. K. Thomson, who presided at the piano for most of the items, Miss Mona Blair and Miss Madge Macaulay, who acted as door-keeper.. The floral tributes were made on behalf of various donors, including tho pupils, and were presented in turns by the following little girls: — Pixie Winter, Barbara Langlands, Alison Muir, Margaret Burns, Bunty Wellbourne, and Lois Kirker. The programme was excellently carried out, tlio pupils showing keen interest in tho art of dancing and a mastery of the steps. The work of the more advanced pupils, among the very small us well as the seniors, was very graceful and rhythmical, showing careful tuition, and delightful to watch. Mrs. Charles Matthews, on behalf of tho pupils, presented Miss Pittar with a handsome gift, wishing her the best of happiness, and expressing the donors great appreciation of their association and friendship with her, and their deep regret at her impending departure from Gisborne. “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” was then sung, and Miss Pittar thanked her pupils for their gift, at the same time expressing her appreciation of the work and help given to her by Mrs. Thomson and Miss Blair, and all those who were assisting in the supper-room. ! Tho second part of the programme then commenced, the floor being taken by many of the guests, as well as the pupils, and dancing was thoroughly enjoyed until a late hour, the music being provided by Chrisp’s orchestra. Supper was daintily served during the evening, the tables being prettily decorated • with Iceland poppies, daffodils and smitax, 'arranged in silver vases. Tho supper arrangements were carried out by a number of friends ot Miss Pittar, comprising the following: Mesdames If. V. Stovell, 11. Drummond, W. Blathwayt, A. J. Stock, and W. Maclaurin; Misses P. Seymour, W. Lysnar, L. and N. Chrisp, N. and N. Steele, H. Mandcr, L. Bain, F. Packc, E. Crawshaw, I. and F. Hunt, and A. Gray, to whom Miss Pittar expressed her gratitude for their valuable assistance. The pu’pils taking part in the demonstration wore Misses Nora Junes, Verna Thomas, 'Sheila Muir, Nora Brad hurst, Eileen McCarthy, Joan Mellor, Natalie Mitford, Isla MacDonald, Ailsa Slight, Betty Bongard, Mollic Lund, Mollie Emerson, Jocelyn Crawford, Estelle Hamilton, Joy Tietjcn, Joan Briffault, Nolenc Thomson, Marie Bennett, Moira Thomson, Brownie Willock, P. Thomson, Pat. Stevens, Una MacDonald, Ngairc Skc'ct, Joy Wauehop, Lois Matthews, Patricia aud Janet Oakden,' Pixie Winter, Dawn Hansen, Barbara Langlands, Erica Poulgrain, Jessie Bennett, Pamela and Bunty Wellbourne, Judith and Alison Muir, Betty Wells, Audrey Sinclair, Ruth Sutherland, Lois Kirker, 'Georgie Mossman, Gretchen Kane, Jane Mc'Lernon, Margaret Burnc, and Vivienne Blackburn; Masters Michael Evans, Tony and Peter Singer, Sidney Dodgfthun, Peter Winter, Dick Willock, W. Bright, Trevor Bright, Jack and rßaymond Thomson, Jock Mitford, Jock and Michael McLcmon, Douglas Bowie, Jack Gan dell, lan Bell, William Fitzgerald, John Stovell, Peter, Bill, Dan, and Jimmy Drummond, Noel Long, Keith and Peter Hamilton, Dilworth Mpssman, Harold Cox, Brian- Muiiy Rdbin and - lan Graham, Ken Perritt, Colin>Muir,'and Geoffrey Mossman.

Among the many people present 'were Dr. and Mrs H. Colliding Rice, Dr. and Mrs A. L. Singer, Mr and Mrs F. Wrcy Nolan, Mr and Mrs H. Carletoa Williams, Mr and Mrs Michael Gordon, Miami Mrs Charles Matthews, Mr and Mrs J. M. Monckton, Captain and Mrs Bougard, Mr and Mrs A. S. Muir, Mr and Mrs L. Jex-Blake, Mr and Mrs A. S. Monck, Mr and Mrs .L. Field, Miami Mrs 11. G. Wellbourue, Dr. and Mrs W. A. Bowie, Mr and Mrs W. Oakdcn, Mr and Mrs Grevis Winter, Mr and Mrs G. M. Dodgshuu, 'Mi- and Mrs 11. Drummond, Mr and Mrs 11. V. fitovell, Mr and Mrs Kay, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs R. Hansen, Mr and Mrs ,T. Kane, Mr and Mrs Ross, Mined Mrs Coleman, Mr and Mrs Ferris, Mr and Mrs Sobirc, Mr and Mrs Parker, Mr and Mrs Tomblcson. Dr. and Mrs Harold Angell, Mr and Mrs Lund, Mr and Mrs P. A. Pettit, Mr and Mrs Bayliss, Mr and Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs Cairns, Mr and Mrs White, Mr and Mrs Slight, Mr and Mrs Long, Mr and Mrs Bell, Mr aud Mrs 11. Salmon, Mr aud Mrs Vale, Mr and Mrs 'Sutherland, Mr and Mrs Cato, Mr and. Mrs Inncs, Mr and Mrs Gordon, Mr and Mrs P. Mclntyre, Mr and Mrs

Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs Barton, Mr and Mrs Porritt, Mr and Airs Williams, Alt- and Mrs 'P. F. Barker, Air and Airs Gray, Air .and Airs Aleilor, Air and Airs Cave, Air and Mrs Trafford, Air and Mrs D. ft. Williams, Air and Mrs Kirkcr, Air and Mrs Tiotjon, Mr and Mrs W. Blathwayt. AJesdatncs Sinclair, G. Inncs, Thompson, R. and T. Mossman, Aleilor, W. J. Cox, A. Stoueham, J. S. Wane hop, A. L. Muir, G. J. Winter, C. AgncwBrowu, J. W. Nolan, Poulgrairi, G. Garter, C. Tiet jen, L. Balfour, E. Ewart

Brown, L. T. Gurnard, G. W. Willoek, A. Blackburn, W. H. Smith, Mclldowic, A. J. Cox, J. B. Broadhurst, MacDonald, Hunt, Phil Barry, E. J. Chrisp, T. Y. Cuthbert, 11. I*. Hamilton, F. Evans, M. B. Mandcr, Jock Graham, White, G. Stock, C. R. Skcct, A. S. Seymour, S. White, I). G. Robertson, W. Langlands, T. Fraser, C. Walsh, 11. Packc, G. Evans, Cox, liigny, Mitchell, Thompson, 11. Bennett, Wells, Emerson, and R. Thomson.

Misses N. Alargoliouth, G. Sheet, Martin (2), N. Griffiths, J. Rico, J. and A. Burnard, Young, J. Simpson, R. Stephenson, 11. Mandcr, At. Macaulay, P. Seymour, J. Crawford, P. and V. Barker, I). Ruuciman, 11. Nolan, I.

Hunt, F. Packc, L. Bain, Steele (3), A. Gray', V. Cox, J. Irvine, I’. Lange, Al. Barry, B. Murray, B. Gambrill, P. Nolan, J. .and V. "Williams, AL Seyrmour, E. Percy', H. and 1. Duncan, Dy er, P. Flatten, Brookcr, M. McLeod, Kinder, Frcdbcrg, Fleming, K. and S. Nowell! N. Snowsill, Rapps, Hudson, U. Crosswell, G. Bisseudeu, Pilmcr, Witters, Bradley, Leslie, Al. Aiartin, Silverwood, L. and R. McKay, OMlalloran, Orr, B. Bailey, L. Jamieson, J.

Riddell, Currie, White, L. and N. Chrisp, W. Lysnar, and E. Crawshaw. Messrs. L. Seymour, P,alairct, S. Porter, AL Bright, L. Alargoliouth, R. Black, R. Dads, E. Gully, S. Sheet, J. Dodgshun, W. 'D. Barker, R. Richardson, A. Webster, B. Cousins, 1). Corstorphinc, Dyer, L. Martin, A. Young, J. L. Davis, T. Turbitt, C. and A. Brodie B. Fern, A. Lawton, E. and D.

Hamilton, P. and B. Paviour, B. Wilson, K. Wood, V. C. It. Al it fol d, 0. and T. Thompson, B. Baskin, Brunsdon, C. Thomas, L. Thompson, E. Chambers, Graham, and Briffault.

Masters Bradley, B. Alalyon, W Bolton, E. Evans, T. Hill. F. Tlioinp son, Krebs, Nicoll, and Gordon.

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