Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18252, 22 November 1933, Page 9

Women's World

V)fje §baily Ulound

People and Parties

Miss Maryo Savage, Auckland, win lias beeu the guest of Mrs. F. B. Barker To Hapara, is the guest of Mrs. II Ilegarty, Harris street. Mrs. W. A. Bowie, Haiti esplanade returned from Auckland on Saturday evening, accompanied by her son, Sir \V. Bowie, who has been granted leavt from his ship, the Blue Star liner. Tuscan Star, until the end of the month Mrs. Neill Irwin, who has been tin guest of Mrs. W. L. Irwin. Jranui road returned to Masterton vesterdav. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. T. Bush. Tikit-iki. were the week-end guests of Air. anti Mrs. K. G. Kunciman, Tokoniaru Bay.

Miss P. Seymour returned on Saturday from Ruatoria, where she was the guest of Miss Jean LudbrooK. Miss \V. Barns-Graham, who has been the guest of Airs. 11. Ilegarty, Harris street, returned to Hangaroa yesterday. Misses P. Gunn and S. Barton left on Saturday for Wairoa, where they are the guests of Mrs. Humphry Bayly, jun., Oricklewood station. Misses A. and M. Reeves, Tolaga Bay, and Miss Q. Speedy. Rnnncvirke, were tho guests of Misses J. and .). Ludbrook, Ruatoria, last week-end. Mrs. A. H. Jackman, Tolaga Bay, returned on Saturday after a short holidayvisit to Auckland and Hamilton.

] Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark, Upon. I accompanied by their son, Master J--1 Clark, and Master N. Graham and Miss Brodie, are expected to return to Gisborne at tbe end of the week after a holiday visit to England; they arrive at 1 Wellington to-day by the Rangitane. ! The Misses I. and 0. Crawford, Riverside road, left recently for Wellington, tbe former to spend an extended holiday there as the guest of her brother, All. 1 A. G. Crawford, Itoseneath, and the latter only to make a short stay, returning to Gisborne at the end of the week. Miss Josephine Des Jlarrcs left this week for Auckland, where she will spend a few days before leaving tor Sydney at the end of the week.

Mrs. Gerald Kemp, Russell street, is returning to-morrow from a visit to Wellington. Miss Stella Morion has been the guest of Mrs. 11. R. Williams, Stanley road. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Williams, Turiliaua station, returned from Auckland yesterday. Miss B. Sheridan returned at the end of last week after spending a holiday in Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua and T'aupo. .Mrs. A. S. Peters. Ascot. England, is paying a return visit to New Zealand with her husband to visit her mother, Mis. Meadowcroft, Papaimi r.ad. Christ■liurrh. after an extensive big game lrnitiiipi trip in Kenya Colony. Lieutenant Rodney Thomson, R.N.. until recently aide-de-camp to Ilis Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe. and Mrs. Thomson, who left by the Monowai from Wellington last Friday en route to China, where Lieut. Thomson is to be stationed, received a salute from H.M.S. Diomede as the steamer passed Clyde quay, Wellington. Tho wharf was thronged with friends who had come to wish bon voyage to the young couple. Miss Merle Miller, the gifted Christchurch singer, who, with her brother, Mr. Malcolm Miller, left New Zealand for England some months ago, is meeting with considerable success on tho stage in London. She is at present fulfilling a contract extending from September to May with the Sadler’s Wells Opera Company, which presents Italian. Russian, French and German operas, and she lias recently been chosen to understudy two of the principals of the company. Summer Golf The weather was perfect on Saturday afternoon, when the lady members of the Poverty Bay Golf Club who have taken up summer golf, played a medal match. The links were in splendid order, and some good scores were handed in, the winner being Miss Gladys Faram, whose net score was r, l. Next Saturday a mixed foul some will he played. Luncheon Picture PartyMiss Mona McPhail, who is to be married to Mr. W. I. Bruce next, month, was the guest of honor at a very enjoyable luncheon and picturo party yesterday given by Miss Isobel Hutchinson. The guests were entertained at lunch at the Gisborne Hotel, the table being prettily decorated with Iceland poppies, and afterwards they attended the Regent Theatre.

The hostess was wearing a pretty frock of nattier blue floral crepe-de-chine, with a black straw hat.

The guest of honor wore a smart frock of ied and white stuped crinkly irepe, and a white straw hat.

The guests were Mrs. R. Hutchinson Misses N. Bruce. N. Stevens, S. Cottcrill P. Reynolds, and C. Fitzgerald.

Kumara Wedding A pretty wedding which created a good deal of interest was celebiated at St. I’alrick’s Church. Kiimata, lerenllv, the Rev. Father Seward officiating at the marriage of Alary, the only daughter of Mrs. 11. llaiucs, of Kumara. to Thomas, the eldest son of Mr. and Airs. T. Pickering.. of Remueva, Auckland. The bride, who was piesonted at the altar by her brother Cyril, was charmingly attired in saxe blue.elephant crepe, rut with a l i.glitlv-'it ting bodice, and fidly-tlared skirt. Her hat was of cremit straw, and liar shoes and stockings were in tone. She curried an ivory-bound praver-book. Miss Kathleen Kiely. as bridesmaid, .wore a costume of cream velvet and a t.uge.l straw luit. Air. Claude Bill-lev was the best man.

A reception was held at Ihe residence of the bride’s mother, wlm wore a small costume of black diagonal cloth, with touches of white, and a him k hat. The bride's travelling dress was of dark rod marocain and she carried a smart tweed coat. I lie honeymoon will he spent in Auckland and Rotorua, and Mr. and Mrs. Pickering will live in Gisborne Party for Bride-olect A delightful “kitchen” gift party and dame was given on balm day evening by Airs. \V. I’altridgc and her daughters, Mrs. ,U. ,1. Robertson, and the Misses \ r .. j., and B. Baltridgc. at the Freesia Lounge in honor of Miss Gladys Findlay and Air. It. Dodge, whose marriage is to he celebrated this week. i'lic ballroom was effectively decorated with pot plants, spying flowers and colored streamers, and dancing, games, and novel competitions were much enjoyed. while some of the guests played brjdgo. Tho dance music was played bv Mrs. Wright, Misses N. Paltridge .mil P. Dennis, and was much appreciated. One competition was won by Mrs. P. Wright, and the other by Aliss L. Godfrey aivl Mr. J. Jennings, each of whom was presented with a charming prize.

A delicious sit-down supper was served in the large dining-room on the lirst. floor, Iceland poppies and other spring (lowers being artistically arranged for the decoration of the table.

During supper Mrs. Paltridge made a very pleasing speech, wishing the bride and bridegroom-to-be the best, of happiness and good hick in their future life, accompanied by eulogistic, reference to their popularity and good qualities. Air. Dodge responded in a suitable speech on behalf of Aliss Fimllav and himself.

After supper the bride-elect, assisted by her two bridesmaids-to-be, Misses A. Leslie and B. Findlay, opened the many gift parcels, revealing all attractive collection of kitchen utensils. All present spent a very jolly evening, and tho guests of honor received good wishes from all the other guests. Mrs. Paltridge welcomed her guests, wearing a becoming frock of black flat crepe relieved with touches of white. Mrs. G. J. Robertson wore a graceful frock of figured chiiToit in red tunings. A smartly modelled pale pink satin frock was worn by Miss Neva Paltridge, with bine velvet shoulder cape. Aliss Yolanda Paltridge wore a pretty frock of floral silk voile in green tunings, with a red shoulder capo to tone. A gracefully fashioned frock of mile blue satin, with a capelette to match, was worn by Miss B. Paltridge. The guest of honor word a dainty organdie frock in forget-me-not blue, cut on long lines, with tiny puff sleeves.

Flag Five-hundred. Party Un Saturday evening a very enjoyable flag five-hundred party was given by Mr. and Airs. W. Harris at their home in Ormond road in aid of the Regimental (City) Band. The drawing-room was charmingly decorated with howls of roses *nd other mixed flowers, and play was in Regress at eight tables. A dainty supper was served informally during, the evening. Tim players at the winning table were Alesdames Mtisker and W. Neenun, and .Messrs. R. Wright and Salmon, while Airs. Altisker was .successful hi securing the largest number of flags. Brownie Guiders’ Week-end Gathering 1

Last week-end was spent very pleasantly by all the Brownie Guiders ol the district at Wainui Beach, where they gathered together with the object of training and studying pack management. The weather was ideal for their purpose, and all their activities, which were of instructive and physical value, were entered into with the keenest, interest and enjoyment. Special attention was paid to games and pack programmes, the importance and value of these items being emphasised by Aliss N. Meredith, Laughing (j'wl.

The party of Guiders enjoyed a hike along tho ‘beach on Saturday afternoon, and at the end of their walk they cooked lea and .mad.) a camp tire on tho sand. Those at tho gathering were Misses AI. Fergussoii and M. Wilson, acting lawny Owls, Gisborne Pack; J. Graham, Brown UKvl, Alangapapa Back ; D. Woodhead, Brown (J'wl, Tc Hapara Pack; J. Buscke, acting Brown (hvl, Alanutuke Pack; J. Steel, Tawny Owl, To Karaka Pack; 0. Dymock, acting Tawny Owl, Puha Pack; Y. Renner, acting Tawny Owl, Patutalii Pack. Wharerata Women’s Institute The November meeting of the Wharerata Women’s Institute was held at the residence of Airs MeGuinness, amid delightful surroundings and with perfect weather conditions. There was an almost full attendance, with one visitor, when the institute ode was sung prior to the commencement of ’proceedings.

The roll call was answered by each one present giving her favorite recipe, which disclosed wide and varied tastes. After the regular business was disposed of, the delegate to the recent conference presented her report, which was adopted.

For the host loaf of home-made bread. Airs W. Tome was placed first,

and Airs Glass second. Mrs 11, B. AlcAra had no light, task judging the numerous entries in this section.

Following the serving of afternoon tea by Alesdames AlcGuinness, Glass and Buslinell, the beautiful garden, with its profusion of spring blooms, was inspected and much admired, and members exchanged cultural comments and Hints.

Prior to dispersing, Mrs AlcGuinness was given a very hearty vote of thanks for her hospitality, the strains of the time-honored National Anthem closing a. pleasant afternoon. Pre-nuptial Garden Party

A delightful garden party was given last ween by Mrs. A. G. Beere and Mrs. W. Iv Livingstone, as joint hostesses, at the former's charming residence m Sheehan street, in honor of Miss Lynda Martin, whoso marriage is tv lie celebrated next month.

The weather was glorious for a function out-of-doors, and' the gardens were a wealth of color in the bright sunshine, while the surrounding view of hills and scenery was much admired.

In a happy speech, Mr. A. G. Been; voiced his pleasure at the presence of tlie guests to do honor to the brideelect, and expressed general ' icgret at losing sm h a popular young lady, con eluding by wishing the guest of honor tho best of health unci happiness' in lice future life on behalf of' the hostesses and all the guests.

Strawberries and cream were enjoyed, liter which a novel competition engaged ’ die attention ot tho guests, Airs. Living, 'tone and Aliss Martin being the win i aers, having tied for lirst place. Clock golf was played on the lawn, die game being won by Airs. W. Mason, ual Airs. Wliinray, grandmother of the ;uest, of honor, putting up -an interest-, ng score. A ramble round the garden md lawns was taken up by the guests., md tlien a delicious tea was served : index- a spreading -Norfolk Island pine ice (7)6 years old), to the accoinpani i neut of gramophone music. The tea ’ ables were prettily adorned with lovely -uses and gaily colored Iceland poppies n crystal vases.

After tea the guest of honor was requested to open a number of interesting parcels, and was helped in her task by Aliss Livingstone. In a charming little speed) the hridc-olcet thanked ail for their go-d and beautiful gifts. Mr. Wliinray, jun., also voicing bis senlnr.e'.its in a neat little speech.

Mr;. Beere was becomingly gowned in a navy blue crepe do chine frock, wearing with if a string of beautiful crystal beads.

Mrs. Livingstone ""as wearing a tailor modelled floral crepe do cliiue frock with a navv blue hat.

The guest of honor looked chanping in a nigger brown frock of crinkly crepe, relieved with touches of henna, worn with a brown straw hat to tone. Airs. Wliinray, sen., wore a black marocain frock, with a black satin coat and a black hat. Tho guests included Alesdames Livingstone (2), Rainier, Jobson, Robinson, Wliinray, G. Wliinray, Mason, and Rcdfearn; .Misses Livingstone (3), Munru (2), and little Joan Wliinray; Messrs. A. G. Beere and B. Wliinray.

The presentation of attractive gifts to the winners of the two competitions terminated a most enjoyable afternoon.

Teiinis at Whataupoko On Saturday afternoon the hostesses at the Whataupoko tennis courts were Mrs. P. Fraser and Misses R. Winter and McKechnie, who provided welcome refreshments for the players, the table in tho club-house being ornamented with a howl of lovely golden roses. Those present included Alesdames Sloan, 11. 11. Barker, J. Shevriff, F. Pitcher, and P. Fraser; Misses 0. Mead. M. Ousel,; y, AI. O' Ila lloran, AI. Stubbs. B. and H. Cox, Kirkpatrick, AI. Roddick. P. DeCosta, I). Emerson, Douglas, I). Pickering, E. Jelinek, McKcchnie, R. Winter, alul Stark. Tennis at Te Hapara Tho beautiful weather on Saturday attracted a number of tennis and croquet players to tho Te Hapara tennis courts, 1 A dainty tea was served by Alesdames H. Hopkinson and Chamberlain, Shirley poppies being tastefully arranged for the decoration of the tea table. Some of those present were Alesdames R. Weston, W. AI. Jenkins, W. Dunphy, E. Woodrow. H. Hopkinson. AI. Brown. P. Ahum, Havers, F, AlcLachlin, and Chamberlain; Alisses V. and E. Benson. AI. Gordon, G. Smith, F. and J. Faulds. J. Norman, AI. Tonic, 11. Glassford, R, Smellie. Cuff, AI. Haismun. F Cleave. R. McCarthy, llouten, E. Maxwell, and I Somervell. i Tennis at Haiti There, was a large attendance at the I Haiti tennis courts on Saturday afternoon, when some, excellent sets were enjoyed in ideal weather. Tea was daintily served in the pavilion. ! right Iceland poppies and white and pink daisies adorning the tables. The hostesses were Alisses K. G. Butters and Alisses P. and V. Barker.

Some of those present were Mesdame; E. Harper, A. J. Stock, AI. L. Holden E. Smith, W. Alaclaurin, W. Neal, R Hutchinson, W. E. Aloxley, W. Koliu H. 11. Smith, G. C. Clifton, and J. G Nolan; Alisses P. Seymour, M. Foster AI. .Macaulay, N. Alargoliouth, AI. Smith P. Reynolds, W. Barns-Graham, P Price, D. Jeune, AI. Puflett, M. Lysnar E. Ilegarty, D. Adams, J. Irvine, B Kemp, S. Cotterill, and G. Smith. Rawiri Tennis Club

On Saturday afternoon Airs. Hampton and Aliss Iv. llcnslmw were hostesses at the. Rawiri tennis courts, providing a dainty tea for the players present. The tea tables were artistically decorated with pastel-tinted sweet peas and stock. Among those present were Mrs. Hampton; Alisses M. Brown, I’ickerinu, K. and AI. Henshaw, McCarthy, D. Webb, J. Hare, and AI. and 0. Fisher. Members of the Rawiri Tennis Club spent an enjoyable day on Monday, celebrating tlie Labor Day holiday with a knock-out tournament. The* weather was ideal for tennis,, and much interest was taken in the matches, while tea was served by the ladies’ committee, mauve stock adorning the tables. The couple winning the tournament were Aliss AI. Martin and Mr. Svines, and the runnersup Airs. Hampton and Air. Dennis. Among those present were Alesdames ! Pitt, Hansen, Baker, Awatore; Alisses j D. Pickering, AVehb, Haro, Pitt. Porter, Kohcrc, Martin, and K. and AI. lleushaw. City (Regimental) Band Dance The Regimental (City) Band held a very successful dance m tlio Blue Room !on Saturday evening, there being over 300 dancers present, including a number of petty officers and men from H.M.S. Laburnum. Airs. Alenzies’ orchestra provided the dance music, and a much appreciated extra was played by Mr. Vagg. The duties ol AI.C. were ably rained out by Air. AlcKuight. The attendance was 100 large to arrange dance contests, but all present enjoyed a very merry evening, the naval visitors being well looked after and never lacking partners. A dainty supper was served by a ladies’ committee comprising alesdames Reid, Bedstone, Beale, Yarley, Eddy, Reynolds, Harris, ami Norman, and Aliss Reid. Tho supper tables were prettily decorated with gallsrdias and marigolds. Mctu-Motukora W.I.

■ A very pleasant afternoon was spent by the members of the Motu-Alotuhora Women’s Institute at their monthly meeting last, Friday »l the institute looms. As a number of people are (hearing at present thorn was a small attendance, many apologies for absence being received. The president, Airs. Wright, opened the meeting with a few words about the motto for Uio day, ‘‘Friendship is the green hill by tlm side of life’s dark road.” I lie lull-call, “tour Favorite Work,” was well responded to. Arrangements were made for the institute’s birthday, which is to he held in the Motu Hall on Wednesday, December 13. Invitations are being extended to all sister institutes, and a good attendance is expected. Mrs. Smith gave a very interesting demonstration on making moccasins, everyone admiring a pair of moccasins made from a hare-skin. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Airs. Smith. A figure competition caused much .initiseineut, the winner being Mrs Smith. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Alesdames Wright- and Bridge, and Aliss I\. Hutchins. The sewing competition, article mad ' from an old felt hat. was won by Mrs. Arthur, with a handbag, Mrs. Bridge being second with a tea-pot, stand, and Mrs. Wright third with a handbag.'The cooking competition, plate of plain toffee, was won by Aliss J. Arthur, Alls. Carron being second and Airs. Derecourt third. The meeting concluded with tho singing of the National Anthem. I Twenty-first Birthday Party Lust Friday evening Mr and Mi's F. E. Allen gave a delightful parly in celebration of the eoimng-ot'-age of! their daughter, Aliss Evelyn, Allen. I The host and hostess received the guests, Airs ' A lien wfcariifg' a smart frock of dark blue marocain, relieved with a long roll collar and tucked vest I of grey .'georgette, and a spray of flowers along one side of :t-ho collar, j Miss. Evelyn Allen wore a charming frock of'buttercup yellow crinkle organdie, fashioned with a tight-fitting hodieepa large lemon (lower ornamenting'(he neckline in -front,-and a full

skirt with a 1 rent re jianel which extended to the buck at the waist, where it was tied in a large bow, and large (Tilled sleeves, and she carried a pretty Victorian posy of 1 tiny flowers tied with a lemon bow. Miss Jean Allen wore a dainty frock of .ehmellia pink silk organdie, and 1 Aliss Lorna Allen was prettily blocked in organdie, patterned in a plaid design of white, pink and green. The guests spent- a very jolly evening dancing, the music being played by Mrs Thomson, .and a delicious supper was served. . The tables were artistically decorated with rose-pink sweet peas, and pride of place was given to the handsome two-tiered birthday cal-ce, which was iced in. white and lemon, and surmounted by a kewpie dressed in the same material as the guest of lfonor,' while 21 candles were placed around the lower tier. Several toasts were honored, the liist to Aliss Evelyn Allen, the honored guest, being proposed by Air E. Sharpies, in a suitable speech, followed by the presentation of a gold key. Miss Allen replied in a few weil-

(.Jmsi’ii words, after which a toast to liic host and hostess was proposed by Mr 1,. .McNeil], tmd responded to by Mr Allen, who also proposed a toast to “Other People’s birthdays,” Mr A. Dali replying. A lap dance was cleverly executed by Miss I. Sharpies, who was heartily applauded by those present. Streamers end confetti were distributed among the guests, giving an air of gaiety to the scene. Among those present, were Mr and Airs ,). W. Dell, Mr and Mrs E. Esquimau, Air and Mrs A. Eangfonl, Mr and Mrs E. Sharpies; Mesdanies 11. Campbell, D. Mcn/.ics, P. Simpson, and A. Ingram. Misses C. Chapman, Z. Clayton, 1. Sharpies, E. Doyle, K. Alley. M. Webb, P. Beale. Al. Campbell, E. Patterson, K, Jamieson, C., ( ~ and S. Lyons, L. Davidson, L. and T. Schulz. 0. Ingram, E. ,Simpson. Y. Morrison, E. Wallace, s. Bradfield, and C. Kipponborger. Messrs. G. Adorn. B. Ahlin, .1. Croker, A. Ball, Iv. Ball, E. and G. Davliss, 11. Duckworth, C. Prentice, 0. d'eiston, Egan. T. Daulton, 11. Honan, A'. Ivess, T. Nigro, K. Everitt, ’ Al. McCoy, P. Jackson, ,1. Somervell,, P. Allen, A. Robinson, L. and R. Claylon, W. Riggs, T. Tiaisman, L. Scholium', L. McNeill, D. Quinn, R. Colebourne, W. Pctclicll, and L. East. Lovers of beautiful gardens will appreciate the invitation extended to visit I Miss Irons’ garden at Hexton to-morrow i afternoon, when a garden party will be held in aid of the Waintii Hall funds. A bus will leave the Post Ofiiee at 2.45 p.m. and free afternoon tea will be provided.