Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18207, 30 September 1933, Page 11

Women's World

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People and Parties

Miss Joan MacDonald, Tolaga Bay, left, ofi Tuesday for Hastings and Palmerston North, where she will 'he the guest of friends while on a holiday visit.

Mfs \V. Hobson, Ormond, left for j Lake Rotoiti.yesterdav, aoeo,mpanying [her sister, Mrs. R. P. Burke, on a short holiday visit. j Miss Molly Foster entertained several friends at it delightful farewell ' bridge, party on Wednesday (‘vetting, ■ given in honor of Mr A. McPherson, who is leaving Gisborne for Nelson. The bridge tables were 'placed in the drawing-room, which was prettily de'coraitcd' with .Ireland poppies. The Rev. L'anon Neild, Napier, arrived in Gisborne during the wiv'k, 'and will be,a guest at the Coronation I Hotel. ' He will remain in Gisborne , to .assist the Rev. F. L Parsons in the I parish during Canon A. F. Hall’s nbsenice on sick leave.

) Mr and Mrs L. Rutledge, who have been visiting Mrs 1!. J. Reynolds, ‘fSundown, ’’ returned to Matawai yesterday.

I Mrs W. F. G. Bignell, Stout street, is visiting her sister, Mrs L. Gray, Napier. . ”■ I Mr and Mrs Wilfred Matdauriii, • “ WVilpitra,” are spending the weekend rut Here as the guests of Mr and Mrs A. J. Harris.

V Nairn, ’who’ has been visiting her sister, Mrs Fox, Tokomaru Bay, returned to Hastings on Wednesday.

Airs R. 'G. Sherwood Hale, Tokontaru Bay, is the guest of Miss Elsie Williams, “Frimley, ” Hawke’s Bay.

Mr and Mrs F. R. Ball, Stout street, who have boon visiting Wellington, are returning to Gisborne to-morrow. '

j Mrs M. Wallis, Wellington, is the guest of Airs L. Balfour, Fox street. Misses Al. Harper and N. Campbell left Gisborne on Friday on a short holiday to Auckland. . I The many friends of Mr. K. A. Cameron will be pleased to learn that be'has returned to his home at Btishmere after being a patient in the Cook Hospital. i Mrs. C. 0. Hansen, Harris street, who has been visiting Wellington and Palmerston North, is returning to Gisborne during the week-end. • 1 Aliss E, Hegarty returned on Thusday after a ' holiday visit to the South Island and Wellington.

Mrs. A. S. Muir, Fitzherbert street, leaves to-morrow for Waimata Valley, to he the guest of Mrs. 0. Ormerod. Airs. Fox, and her son, Air. F. W. J. Fox, Tokomaru Bay, were guests at the Gisborne Hotel, while, on a short visit to town this week. .

Airs. K. G. Runciman, Tokomaru Bay. is arriving to-morrow to spend a lew days witli her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Aluir, Heta street. Airs. S. E. Swift, Gisborne, is spending a few days in Napier. Mrs. A. Christie, who has been visiting Dr. Kendrick and Dr. Mollie Christie,' Wanganui, has returned to Gisborne.

Airs. A. Olsen, Newman road, Eketalinna, the oldest surviving pioneer of the district, celebrated her eighty sixth birthday last Sunday. Miss F. Wilson, R.R.C., matron-in-chief, New Zealand Army Nursing Service of Christchurch, has retired from that- position, and Miss Ida Willis, R.U.C., (Wellington, lias been appointed to the office.

Owing to Mrs. G. A. Nicholls having met- with an accident, the usual meeting of the Victoria League sewing circle was postponed from Wednesday this week .and will be held after the Victoria League monthly meeting next Monday afternoon in the Women’s Club. Members sympathise deeply with Mrs. Nicholls anil wish her a speedy recovery. Miss, Cynthia Botch lias returned to her home, Orepuki, Southland, after an extended visit to Gisborne. Mr and Mrs David Phillips, Dunedin, are motoring from Wellington to Auckland, via Taupo, and will return via Opotilci and Gisborne. Engagement

An engagement is announced between Trevor, only son of Mrs (J. Ross, liiverlooliy , Flats, Wellington, and Betty, younger daughter of Captain If. M. Rushworth, M.P., and Mrs Rushworth. ‘

Bridge Party A very - enjoyable -informal bridge ’party was given on Wednesday evening by the Aliases d. and M. Blair at their home in Iranui road, in honor of their guest, Miss Phyllis Candy, Hawke’s Bay.

j Bright ranunculi's and anemones were charmingly' arranged for the decoration of the drawing-room, where the guests played bridge at three tables, some interesting rubbers being enjoyed. | Among those present were Mesdnmes E. McSweeney and 11. R. Williams, Dr. Nina Aluir; Misses P. Barker, P. Sev- ! mour, ,AL Hegarty, M. Sliemitt, A. Barker, and E. Thomas. Bridge Party

On Thursday afternoon Airs Wilfred Maclaurin entertained several of ‘her friends at a delightful bridge party at “Waipura.” The card tables were placed in the drawing-room and diningroom, both rooms being artistically decorated with Iceland poppies, hyacinths, and daisies, while a lovely bowl of roses in the dining-room was much admired. Some interesting rubbers were played, and tea was daintily served in the breakfast-room, a bowl of polyanthus adorning the talde. The hostess received her guests wearing a graceful frock of royal blue ring velvet.

Gisborne Repertory Society There was a very large attendance at the “Alary Elizabeth” on Tuesday evening at a meeting of the Gisborne Repertory Society, when some' of the members took part in reading the play, “After All,” by Van Dnifen. The reading was organised by Airs \\. A. Bowie, and listened to by a most appreciative audience. The parts were taken as follows: Air Thomas, by Mr A, J. Xieol; Mrs Thomas, Alts E. A. Alois; Rolf; 1 Thomas. Mr Hugo Wall; I’liyl Thomas, ATrs W. A. Bowie; Mrs Melville, Airs T. G. Lawless; Mr Melville, Mr 11. W. Bind;; Alice, a maid, Miss AL l.ysnar; Mr Du (if Wilson. Air X. 11. Bull; Doris Melville, Aliss A. Gray;, Cyril Greenwood, Air 11. Black; Greta, Airs M. Black.

Patutahi Gardening Circle The monthly meeting of the gardening circle of the Patutahi Women's Institute was held on Thursday afternoon in the hall, Alt's. 0. Thodey, and Miss Pickett, conveners, presiding. There was a large attendance of members, who showed their usual keen interest tit the proceedings. The competition, a bowl of spring (lowers, attracted many entries, the exhibits being very attractive and prettily arranged. Airs. .1. It. Read, Al.anutuke, acted as judge and awarded the prizes as follows:—Airs. J. .Jobson, 1 : Mrs. J. It. Monteith, 2; Airs. 0. Thodey, 3.

A demonstration on making ladies’ sprays and wiring (lowers was given in a practical and interesting manner by Mrs. J. I!. Read, to an appreciative audience. Afternoon tea was served by Alesdames E, R. Renner and Lyons, anti Aliss, Ritchie.

Surprise Party Last Saturday evening Miss Joan MacDonald was visited by a number of her young friends at her home at Tolaga Bay, a jolly surprise party having been arranged by the Misses M. and D. Seymour.

The guests were welcomed by Air. and Airs MacDonald, the latter wearing a brooming frock of brown embossed georgette. Aliss Joan Alai Donald was smartly [rocked in black ring velvet. A pretty flora 1 liiiion frock was worn by Miss M. Seymour, and a graceful frock of black satin beaute by Aliss I). Sevmour.

Bright .anemones and flame-colored walsonia were arranged with artistic Jfeet for the adornment of the drawingroom. where the guests were entertained at games and dancing, some of the guests playing the dance music. Pretty Iceland poppies were charmingly arranged for the decoration of the table in the dining-room, where a delicious supper was served.

The guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. Reid; Aliases P. Day, J. Ludbrook, N. Patterson (Timartt), A. Caldwell. Al. and A. Reeves, B. Weeks, V. Harris, M. Kemp, Bartram (3), Mayo, and J. Thornton; Messrs. S. Corson, R. Brown, 11. Gray, D. Purcell. F. Seymour, X. S. Thomas, li. Patterson, A. Gellert, W. E. Maude, S. Thornton, G. Citing, B. Page. Bartram (2), C. Sharpe, and A. Gray. Social and Dance A very enjoyable social and (lance was held by the Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club on Thursday evening in the ••club’s social rooms. Some very much appreciated musical items were given in the early part of the evening, vocal solos being contributed 'by Mr J. E. Mercer,’ Miss Sharp, Messrs. .1. Carrington Wollby and Mr Ray Nicholson, the accompaniments being played by Mrs Smith and Air Paul Hockley." The chairman of the executive, Air C. .McCoy, made :i presentation to Mr J. E. Mercer, who is resigning from the dull. Air Mercer suitably replied, after which Air IT. IP. Forster, president of tht' club, presented the trophies and certificates won during the season.

A dainty supper was served by Alesdames Quinn, Mercer. Martin and .Malcolm.

After slipper, dancing was enjoyed until midnight, and during ,an .interval between dances Aliss Nina Murphy sang “The Kings’ Horses.” The dance music was played by Aliases Vette and N. Murphy, ami Messrs. AlcNab and At. Carter. Another prosen tut ion was made during the evening by Air McCoy to Air Lon Lyriskcy in appreciation of the good work he had rendered to the social club, the recipient responding.

The function was most successful, and the attendance good, over To being present.

Social at the Freesia Lounge The. Freesia Lounge was the scene of u most enjoyable social gathering on Thursday afternoon, when the members of the Athletic Basketball Club entertained a number of ladies who had helped them in their various activities during the season, in order to show gratitude for their much appreciated assistance and interest.

The guests of honor comprised Alesdnnies P, Beale, P. Fulton, Shorter, O’Connell, Reynolds, Clioveaux, Tier, Kermode and Menzies.

The members of the club present were Misses Algie Dixie (.’!), Shorter, O’Connell, McMurray, Hazel], E. Johnston, Hewitsori (2), Wellington and 1. Clioveaux.

Miss Myra Algie. secretary, gave a happy little speech in praise of the work done for the club by the guests of honor, expressing thanks on behalf of mil .members. She specially mentioned the valuable assistance given by Alesdames I’. Beale and Fulton, presenting the former with a lovely floral bouquet, a similar token being given to tlie latter by Aliss Johnston, captain of the B team.

Alesdames Benin and Fulton suitably responded, thanking the girls for their kind words and gifts of flowers, saying it had been a pleasure to them to give their services in the interests of the club, and the sport it represented. The girls then gave three hearty cheers for their guests. Afternoon tea was daintly served, tlie tables being prettily decorated with mixed spring flowers in silver vases.

Community singing, dancing, and social chat were indulged in for the remainder of the afternoon, all spending a very happy time.' Airs Shorter also spoke in the course of the afternoon, thanking Aliss Algie, the secretary, for her valuable work during the season.

[W.C.T.U. Cradle Roll j A meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on Tuesday' afternoon in the Aletliodist; schoolI room, Bright street. I A very happy social hour was spent 'after routine business had been disIpatched, the members of the cradle roll being entertained. A programme of clever and entertaining items was given by the following young people: Elsie Gilbert, Joyce Witters, Lesley Witters, Kere Morris, and William 1 Hinsmore. A dainty' afternoon tea was then served by members. An opportunity was taken at the meeting of introducing Airs Stockholm, who has kindly consented to take charge of the cradle roll section.

Flag Five-hundred Party On Tuesday evening the Te llapara Anglican Ladies’ Guild held its fortnightly Hag five-hundred party in the Cook Street Hall, and although there was not a large attendance owing to adverse weather conditions, a very enjoyable time was spent by those present.

The players at the winning table comprised Mrs Robinson, Aliss \. Cotton. and Messrs. Braxton and Whitehead, and those securing the greatest number of flags wen 1 Airs J. Johnstone and Mr Whitehead, all of whom were presented with useful gifts.

Mr J. Bark, who efficiently acted as AI.C,, on behalf of guild members, thanked ail present for their support, and reminded them that the next flag live-hundred party would be held on Tuesday, October 10. Supper was daintily served by .members of the guild. Ball on H.M.A.S. Canberra.

About twice in each generation of New Zealand young people comes a visiting squadron, bringing a short period of unprecedented gaiety to each city by the sea at which it calls. Dances diem is, lunches, and balls occur in quick and bewildering succession, the culminating point of entertainment being reached with the ball aboard the flagship.

Six hundred invitations were issued for the ball given by Rear-Admiral I{. (J. Dalglish, C. 8., and the oflicers of the Australian Squadron, on board H.M.A.S. Canberra, and though the decks were crowded, there seemed, in some miraculous way, to be room for everybody. Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Bledisloe were present, as well as a large number of New Zealand’s most distinguished people. The whole of the quarter-deck was enclosed for dancing, as well as the ship 's waist, and all was gay with red and while bunting. The line band of the Canberra was stationed under the turrets. Dickens’ Club Card Evening

On Tuesday evening a very en,joyaide flag fire-hundred party was held in the Freesia Lounge bv the Dickens Club.

The ’president, All’s James Pirie, extended a hearty welcome to all flic guests, who took their seats at the various tables. The flag five-hundred tournament was capably managed by Alesdames J. Pirie and P. Alann, and ■thoroughly enjoyed by the players. The players ,at the winning tables were Alesdames D. AleKeague, Dudfield, Thomson and Simpson, and eonsola tion prizes were awarded to Aliss Bmt.es, Mrs Ovenden, Airs llerival and Air Weatherley. Free gifts per medium of lucky numbers were won by Alesdames Kmale, Holmes, I*. Atann, Lowe, Ballantyne, and Buckley, Messrs. Jeune, T. G. Lawless, llerival, and Master Chiles.

During the evening Airs Pirie presented a small gift to ATrs V. Clement, the retiring secretary, in recognition and appreciation of her very able help at the Dickens Club card evenings. A dainty supper was provided by Airs B. Lowe, bringing a very pleasant evening to a close. Wairoa Women’s Institute

The September meeting of the. Wairoa Women’s Institute was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall. After the singing of the ode, the piesident, Mrs. Nolan, welcomed the delegates from the Whakaki League of Mothers.

The president read a list of articles made by the members of tlm sewing circle, which lias gone into recess until next winter. In October a mixed stall is to be held to augment the institute funds, and as a nucleus of a- delegate fund for the next conference.

After the, business meeting, Mr. Grout gave a most interesting and enjoyable talk on pottery, illustrating bis talk with many beautiful specimens of the potter’s art. Mr. Grout was accorded a hearty vote.of thanks.

The following won the competitions: flour bag: Airs. Aldrige, child’s suit, 1; Airs. Smith, child’s smock, 2; Mrs. R. Hill, apron, and Mrs. Simpson, pyjamas, equal, 3. Afternoon tea was served by Alesdames Allan, French. A. Smith, T. Svensen, Frazer, Foley, Ebbitt, C. Sninsbury and Small.

Mrs. F. JI ill gave a practical demonstration of the footing of stockings, for which she was thanked by the meeting. The singing of tlie National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. Silver Wedding

Despite the inclement weather on Monday evening, there was a good attendance of relatives and Iriends at the Waikanae Beach tea rooms to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Al. Ale Lachlan, of Awapuni road, who were married on September 25, 1908, at the Caldwell Institute, Stonelield, Blaiit-yre, Scotland, by the late Rev. Thomas Pryde. The hall was tastefully decorated with colored streamers and vases of spring blooms.

Airs. AleLachhin received her guests wearing a frock of navy blue satin, with cTiampagne trimmings.

During the evening, community singing, games, and modern and old-time dancing were enjoyed, while songs were rendered by the following:—Mrs. AlcLucblan, Airs. Spill, Air. P. Wildman, Mr. G. Spill and Master W. Dunsmore, each of whom earned wellmerited applause, whilst a stop-daiieo by Mr. G. McKay was greatly appreciated the accompanist being Mr. A, Bilkmgton. At an appropriate interval, the company sat down to a delicious supper, which was greatly enjoyed. After supper, many congratulatory speeches were tendered to Mr. and Airs. AlcLaehlan testifying to the popularity anil esteem in which they are held. Air. MeLachlan suitably responded, thanking the gathering for the many handsome gifts. The time passed all too quickly with song and story, the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” bringing a memorable evening to a close. The dance music was provided by Air. A. Pilkington, whilst Mr. J.. AlcLachlan proved a capable AI.G.

Waipiro Bay Women’s Institute There was a good attendance at tbo monthly meeting of the Wai] iro Bay Women’s Institute, held on Wednesday.

The hostesses, Mrs. Williams, sen., Mrs. Lambert and Miss Wharehinga, had made of the library a cosy and cheerful room, with a bright wood lire, whilst Iceland poppies and rnnnncules were artistically arranged on the tables.

During the month a most successful flag live-hundred evening had been held to raise funds, from which the institute had benefited substantially. The roll call, uses of a lemon, brought forth many and varied recipes for the utility of this fruit. Once more the "Sing, say or penny pay” period proved most popular, in the competition, garment made from Uyds of material, Mrs. Thompson gained lirst place, while Miss Wharehinga came second and Mrs. Leo third. All entries for this competition are to he sent to the Tokomaru Hsv maternity hospital, and cpiite a large parcel is now ready for dispatch.

A delectable afternoon tea was serves by the hostesses.

Waipaoa Sports Dance . Members of the Waipaoa Sports Club had every reason to feel pleased with tin: attendance and general results of tlie social and dance function arranged for Tues;l,i y evening in the Waipaoa Mall. Ihe hull was beautifully decorated, and the whole population of the Waipaoa district seemed to have turned •int in support of the club, the scene being a. most animated one throughout the evening, as well as a most picturesque one. A large number of people came Ironi other parts of the district, too i including a good contingent from Gisborne.

The supper arrangements were in the hands of die ladies, comprising Mesdames Crosswell, Figg. Pilcher, J. Mullooly, W. Atkins, Curran, Dorf, Charles. Scholium, and Flanagan, and the repast served was dainty and not insubstantial. Messrs. L. Crosswell, J. Jonasen, and E. Sharpies acted as M.C.’s. and music was provided by Mrs. Menzies' orchestra, every dance being enthusiastically encored. Miss M. Crosswell and Mr. Sharpies pin veil extras during the supper interval.

A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Simpson and Mr. Pirie, and a similar eompet'tion ior juvenile dancers was won by Miss J. Johnson and Mr. P>. Simpson. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. M. Mullooly, Mr. and Mrs. F. MeAnenv, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gomm, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilton. Mr. and Mrs. S. ■Holmes, and Mr. and Mrs. Atkins. Mesdames Calder, Ogden, Nation, Symon, Breingan, and Simpson. Misses W. Wilson. P. and A. Simpson. M. McMillan, M. Calder, (1. McMillan, A. Young, K. Gomm. J. MiAneny, M. Atkins, Hone Pilcher, P. Ogden, F. Pilcher, M. Ogden, B. Pilcher, N. l)ixey, l'.. Breingan, E. Mullooly, E. Breingan. i>. .UcAneiiv, B. Xymon. Perston (2). E. Flanagan, and Munro.

Messrs. W. Ca melon, W. McMillan. M. Dorf, F. Me Aneny, jun., W. McAneny, R. McAneny, N. Belmont, W. Crosswell, W. Young, F, Pilcher, A Young, and E. Marshall. Masters R. Wilson, I). Calder, D. Mullooly, E. Calder, R. Symon, T. Young, F. Young, R. Young, W. Comm, R. McAneny, C. Flanagan, It. Holmes, and J. Simpson. The Gisborne contingent included Mr. and Mrs Sharpies, Mr. and Mrs Scott, Mr. and Mrs Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs Jenkins, Air. and Mrs Reid, Mr. and Mrs Menzies, Air. and All's Jonasen, Mr. and Airs Livingstone, Mr. and Airs Dunn, Air. and Airs Izod, Mr .and Mrs J. Johnstone; Mesdames Perston, Scaly, Reynolds, Sim, Warrington, Parker, McKinley, Fletcher, and O’Rourke.

In the course of the evening, u number of dancing specialties were performed, to the delight of the gal liering, the dancers including Alis»es Johnstone (2), Mimro, Ferston, Sim, Izo’d, Livingston, Scaly, Jenkins, Parker, McKinley (2), Jonasen, Dunn, Reynolds, Fletcher (2), Fitzgerald, Warrington, O’Pourke, and Menzies.