Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18255, 25 November 1933, Page 11

Women's World

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People and Parties

Air. and Mrs. J. (1. Nolan, Clifford street, are the week-end guests oi Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Cave, Mungatuna, ( Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Russell are returning from Auckland to-morrow. | Miss J. Ludbrook, Ruatoria, is the - guest of Mrs. J. L. Reeves, Tolaga Bay.. Miss M. fcJtock, who has been tlie guest of Mrs. G.. Stock, street, returned to Wellington on Wednesday. t Airs.. Wilfred Maclaurin is the guest , of Mrs. AI. L. Holden, l’ouawa. ! Aliss K. S'herriff, .Waikohu, is the guest of .Airs.. 11. E. Clave, Alangatuna.

Aliss Q. Speedy, Dannevirke, is .visiting her sister, Airs. W. E. Irwin, Iranui road.

Airs. A. J. Stock and Aliss AI. are spending the week-end as the guests of,Mr. E. J. Stock, To Rohe, Tokomaru Bay. , Aliss AI. .Savage, who' has, been the guest of Aliss E. Hegarty, Harris street, leaves to-day for Waimata Valley to stay with Airs. V. T. C. Savage. Alisses P. and V. Barker returned last evening after spending a holiday at Christchurch and Wellington. Alisses P. Gunn and S. Barton are returning to-day from Wairoa, where they were the guests of Airs. Humphry Bayly, juu. . . ; . Aliss AI. Blair returned to Gisborne yesterday after a visit to Christchurch. Aliss Eileen Curtis has returned from a, month’s holiday at Napier and Hastings, where she stayed - with fj'iends. She; took part in the' unemployed concerts,- where she gave exhibitions- of Highland and Russian dancing. A Very enjoyable party was given by Airs. H. B. Ber'nev, Greytown, recently, as a welcome to Miss Jean Waugh, the new matron at the hospital, ' Lady Herdman and Aliss Hordman, Auckland, have, booked their passages by the Alataroa, to leave London for New Zealand in December. They have lately been on a motor tour visiting relations and friends.- In Hereford they stayed with Colonel and Airs. Verdin.

Tennis Party Aliss rahiola Burke entertained a few of her friends at a very enjoyable informal tennis party on Thursday afternoon at her home in Northcote road in honor of Aliss Afona AlePhail, who is to lie married next month to Mr W. I. Bruce. -Afternoon tea was daintily served in the drawingroom, where marigolds were tastefully arranged with ornamental foliage. Mu,ch pleasure was afforded the guests at tennis, some good sets being played. Those present included Misses X. fit-evonst P. Price, K. Kemp, 0. Fit/, gemhl. P. Reynolds, S. Ormond, Si. Cotterill' E, ' Heghrty, AI. Savage] (Auckland).- E. Barker, S. VVilliatrs. j and N. Bruce. Luncheon PartyOn Thursday Alisa Cush in Pb/gemM j was hostess •at a • very .e-njriyable lun- | eh eon petty- -given ■ ay the Ain sonic j Hotel 'in honor of Miss Mona' MuPhail, next month’s bride. The table was prettily decorated with spring flowers,, and at each guest ’s place was a charming buttonhole of yellow rosebuds. After lunch the party adjourned to a sitting-room, where the guest of honor was presented with a number of gift parcels containing dainty handkerchiefs, brought by her friends. After the parcels had been opened, and the donors thanked, during a pleasant social interval, the party proceeded to -Northcote road to the home of Aliss Pamela Burke to play" tennis. ~, Those present tit the luncheon party were the hostess and the guest of honor, Misses P. Reynolds, R. Kemp; P. Burke, N. Bruce, N. Cotterill, IS. Ormond, E. Barker, arid N. Stevens. Pre-nuptial Bridge Party VeSterduy afternoon'a delightful bridge party was given bv Miss Nancy Bruce at her home in Massey road, in honor of Aliss Mona Alcl’hail, who is to be married at the beginning of next month. The guests were entertained in the drawing-room, which was charmingly decorated with pink roses, intermingled with maidenhair fern and pink sweet peas. Bridge was much enjoyed, and during an interval between rubbers an adjournment was made for tea, which was daintily served in the dining-room, red roses and heuchera being effectively arranged for the adornment of the table. The hostess was wearing a smartlymodeHed frock of angora red crinkly crepe printed in a floral design. A pretty frock of daffodil yellow figured flat crepe; and a straw hat in yellow to match, were worn by the guest of honor. • The guests were Alisses S. William*, P. Price, AI. Saviige (Auckland), E. Barker. B. Kemp. S. Ormond, C. Fitzgerald, E. Hegartv, P. Reynolds, J. Shorratt, P. Burke, and G. Shield. Repertory Society On Tuesday evening, at the “Alary Elizabeth,” the Repertory Society held its final reading for the season, the play chosen being "The Importance of Being Earnest,” hv Oscar Wilde. There was a very good attendance of members, and the. reading was much appreciated, the parts being read by the following: Mrs. AI. A. Black, convener of the reading, Alisses Rosemary Rees, M. Macaulay, V. Cox, and P. Lange, Alessrs. A. J. Nicol W. 0. Kohn. P. Fraser and B Irvine. A dainty supper was served later in the evening, during which Air. J. Blair, the president, took the opportunity of presenting, on behalf of the society, a handsome handbag to Aliss Mabel tiallichan, an active and interested member, who is shortly leaving for Australia. Mr. Blair, in offering the gift, made :n suitable speech, eulogising the recipient’s work in connection with the repertory activities, Miss Uallichan responding in a short speech of thanks. Garden Party at Hexton

Tho weather on Thursday afternoon was all that could be desired for the very' successful garden party held at Miss Irons lovely garden at Iloxtuh in aid of the VVainui Hall fund, lhe garden was loosing really beautiful, bright flowers blooming in prom.non in beds and borders about the grounds.' while the ruses were particularly lovely. 1 the whole ellect being most pn cti • • jue and colorful. Several stalls were pla. mi in ■’various .oniur.-. oi lhe garden. ah ■ ■ lied til at racti eg<w ■. il . ;)orrind •!rs. (,'owan being >n 1 ear..;'. ! m <|lings' .■ ia : 'M .s minii a i'Oliu >; a Sniidj'i'S Ilf tin- ca'c.- ami pail! . . -a, •! . ,\i r r.aaVn <,.,d -.Mb' >■; ■ f : r.;,iea ; 'v bile ~id "additional >t a.i!' . e lie e'evvoik .< i held by the l»*.•. hit , v ,'l.iulie.r t’lhjiJ limin' !hr -iipi-rvi. ion Brown. and IJ ('iith-nli "> pm d a d runei.'- *.bp e r i ' 1 ■V ; ii.'V 'if the lit. a • i : . ! !,' at erj; Mip'inu ii'.ewieg ill',the,garden. Afti-nioon tea was daintily served under the supervision of Mrs. W. Berry, assisted by a willing hand of helpers. Throughout the afternoon a delightful musical programme was given by radio. Short suitable speeches were given by the Mayor, Mr. J. Jackson, and the Itev. F. I. Parsons, expressing thanks and appreciation to Miss Irons for her hospitality, and pleasure at seeing such tv largo attendance.

Waipiro Bay Women’s Institute A most enjoyable time was held by the Waipiro Bay Women’s-Institute in the reading room of the library on Wednesday. The room looked particularly gay, as the' competition this month was “A vase of flowers.” Iceland poppies', gaillardias, sweet peas, calendula and some particularly beautiful roses made voting very difticult, but Airs. Thompson’s howl of mixed flowers, very charmingly arranged, gained first place, while Miss Wharehingn’s vase of Iceland poppies was placed second. . Some good recipes, for a one-egg cake were given during the roll call. A trades table proved a great success, the institute -benefiting substantially. Afcsdames Williams, and Lee provided a very dainty afternoon tea, and the singing.of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. Farewell Party

The “Alary Elizabeth” was the scene of a delightful party oir Thursday evening. when Misses E. Millar and C. Oman gave a-’ farewell card evening in honor of Miss Mabel Gallichan, who is leaving for Sydney next week.

M ixetl spring flowers were artistically arranged in bowls for the adornment of the lounge, where the card tables were placed, and a flag bridge tournament "was greatly enjoyed. A delicious supper was .served later in the evening, the table being prettily decorated with sweet peas Mesdames W. Neal, W. F. lies, and Galvin were the players at the whining table, each receiving an attractive giftAliss Gallichan was wearing a smart frock of black maroeain, patterned in a fancy spot design in bright colors. Aliss Millar wore a becoming frock of brown figured georgette, and Aliss Oman was smartly frocked in flat crepe diagonally striped in autumn shades. The guests included Mesdames A. J. Nicol. F. Goodman, Dennis, P. Hockley, W. I>. Alorley, Thompson, W. F. Ops. If. It. DeCosta, Galvin, Sniaill, Adams, \V. Neal, and McKinnon; Misses K. Dennis and AI. Nicol. Pre-nuptial Gift Party A very enjoyable gift party was given on Wednesday evening by Airs W. F. Cedenvall and her daughter, Aliss Ruth Cederwall, at their home in Rutene .road in . honor of Aliss Greta Dow and Mr L. Potts, Whose. marriage will be celebrated next month. The rooms in which the guests were entertained were charmingly decorated with fragrant loses mid sweet peas. Ehtg five-hundred -was played before ripper, arid mucii <mj.}yod, attractive ,)i La-' being awarded ai'the -conclusion \d' the gaiiies 'to Alisses" Hazel . Cox and Moil-. AK:,K.. and: M’cssrs. Hap. Wall ■ • ("o',van’, who* weic :!i ' play- : • i t'-r ,V! I'M ill., 'table. A doi'cions sapiafr -was served, dw.irig '.which : ms'gui s*s 'of honor were present:') with numerous parcels, whi h they duly opened, revealing a varied collection of attractive and useful gifts. The liride and bridegroom-to-be expressed thanks to their friends for their generosity', in short suitable speeches. Amusing games were played and dancing was indulged in for the remainder of the evening, a very jolly time being Spent. .Mrs Odcnvall was wearing a smart black .frock relieved with touches of cerise. A 'pretty floral ninon frock in bine lonings, trimmed with nine organdie, was worn by Aliss Ruth Coder wall. Afiss Greta Dow wore a charming flock of shell-pink organdie over satin to match. Her mother, Mrs Dow, was ■becomingly frocked in amber satin t rimmod with gold lace, and Aliss Jean Dow wore a graceful frock of white satin, with a black velvet coatee. 1 Manutuke Garden Party

On Wednesday afternoon a delightful garden party was given by Mrs. Robert Hepburn, at her lovely garden at Alanutuke, the hostess being assisted by the gardening circle ot the Gisborne Women’s Club. There were over 80 guests present, including a number of members of the Poverty Bay Gardening Circle, and other visitors from town and the surrounding country districts, as well as the members of the Women's Club gardening circle, of which the hostess is secretary. Although the weather was threatening in the morning, it was beautifully fine in the afternoon, enabling the guests to spend a very enjoyable time in the garden, which was ablaze with color and very much admired. The main feature of the garden was the profusion of gloriouii roses in many varieties and colorings, while beautiful calceolarias in brown and yellow, gerberas and cacti, contributed to the colorful effect of the scene, attracting much notice. Owing to the coolness of the weather it was decided to serve tea in the diping-rpom, which was artistically decorated with pink and mauve sweet peas, and on the verandah, instead of in the garden. Delicious refreshments were dispensed ’ by the hostess and her helpers. Airs. Hepburn received her guests wearing a smartly fashioned frock of saxe blue crinkly crepe, with a saxe blue tagel straw hat. She was assisted in her duties as hostess by her daughter-in-law, Afrs. K. Hepburn, frocked in floral velvet in saxe blue and yellow tonings; her daughter, Mrs. Graham, in floral Liberty linen in pastel sliajes; and Mesdames A. Ingram, sen., and A. Ingram, juu., and Aliss Ingram.

Charming Garden Party A charming garden party was given on Thursday afternoon by Airs. \V. L. Mason, at her residence in Whitaker street, in honor of Aliss Lynda Martin, whose marriagie to Mr. * George Price takes place next month. Nunsiime, lawns, bright flowers and the surrounding scenery made a pretty setting for the .guests, who assembled to play clock golf on the lawn, all entering into tile fun. the winner eventually being Airs. M. Boon. A novel competition was then contested, .Miss Belle Livingstone proving the winner, while several tied for second honors. Delicious afternoon tea was served on the verandah and under shady trees, the tallies being decorated with vases of beautiful colored sweet peas. The guests then adjourned to the, drawing-room to listen to a musical programme rendered by Airs. \V. Livingstone ami Aliss 15. Whinray. and to witness the opening of small parcels, proving to he dainty handkerchiefs presented by each guest to the bride-cicct. In a charming little speech she thanked the company for good wishes and lovely little gifts. An enjoyable party was brought to a close with the presentation of suitable gifts to the winners of the competitions. ' The hostess’ was smartly gowned in a girev cerise crepe fioik with hat to tone. Her sister, Aliss Aimed, who assisted with the entertainment of the guests, wore a modishly cut gown of geranium pink crepe, with small hat to tone.

The guest of honor looked charming in a tangerine suit, with hat en suite.

Mrs. Whinrny, grandmother of the bride-elect, wore a figured black satin gown, with long black silk coat, .and black hat.

'The guests included Mesdames Whinray (2). Livingstone (2), Beere, Jobson, Emmerson Tietjen. Boon, Robinson, and Redfern ; Alisses Bnty, Aloragihan, Maddock, Livingstone (2). Millard, Whinray (2), and little Joan Whinray. Garden Party at Waingake

A very enjoyable garden party was neid to celebrate ttie third bu'tnuay ot the Waingake Women’s Institute, ai the picturesque homo of the president, Airs, rt. It. Snanks. Favored by ideal weather conditions, the guests were able to wander round the toveiy garden, admiring tne many oeautiUU flower and surubs, particularly the rose beds, which were a maze or roior and fragrant with periuine. me ipuing-room, Where tne guests tvero received, was most arusucany decorated with large bowls oi glorious rosea, sueei peas, red neuenoru, ana milage. Airs, chunks, Vvliu was lasiuonabiy il'uciied in iioiai crcpc-de-clune, weicum cti her guests, and was aoiy assistcu fly ner daughter, Aliss Alice ooaU'.s, ~iiu molted mui'iuuig in a derai i.mei.j iiucu At tne icqliest ol 100 uig.iidse.'S, each guest ieplesciitcu a sung o* a pee.,., LUC UUS'S lul a coiopeuuua, WUIUi jiuuji.ii iuueli ihteiest. .duiue Weie telN eievei'.y musuratea, aim toe coiiipistieora oaa some uiJiceuty hi hahUlig toe curShaaiis pruiea tiio wauler. An rateiJstaig au ■■ la'wseaa-al eulapetltiua Wu.. ,eiy poptuui, and was WOil ay Ail's. ■J. jlueeiiisoh. . v/ioe-k goil a.iurue.i ahumer soUice oi aaiustuaeia, auu was entered into must lieanny, Airs, Jiainnton, A'lanuiuKC, being tno winner, ana Airs. Jobson, Keay Bridge, runner-up. Each ol ttie suceesslul competitors m tlieso events was presented with a cluinhnig prize.

Numerous games and races, a lay supervised by Aliss L. Gray, were entered into with zest by tne W aingakc .school children, who were also piesent. ,\ brisk trade was earned on at a weiistocited "bring and buy ’ stall, which was in the capable lianas ot .Wesdames Vvykes and lianseu, the proceeds being in aid of the institute funds.

Gay calendulas and mixed nasturtiums, prettily arranged, looked very bright m the spacious sun-porch, where a sumptuous afternoon tea was served, tne institute members waiting assiduously on their guests, and everyone present doing fud justice to tile goon lare provided. A large beautifmiy icea m. ...

day cake beta a prominent position in the centre ot the table, and proved to be as delicious as n louktu.

Airs. ,Shanks, the president, m a happy speech, extended a hearty welcome to the guests, saying how nice it was to see so many visitors present that afternoon, and that she trusted everyone would spend it very enjoyable time. Airs. AlcCliskie, Alanutuke, responded, ottering her congratulations to the Waingake institute, expressing admiration tor tueir line spirit ol comradeship, and the pleasure the Alanutuke ladies had in being present. Hearty votes of thanks, proposed by Airs". I. Osmond, to the popular president, and secretary ot the Waingake institute, ior their work and Help, were carried unanimously. Alter tea a delightful social interval was enjoyed, everyone declaring the gathering was quite the nicest party the institute had held so tar.

Among those present were Alesdames \V, AI. Jenkins and Woodward (Gisborne), Hamilton, Aliller and Jones (Alanutuke), Job-son it ml Greaves (Keay Bridge), Barker, S. White, tepeuce, Osmond, Martin, Wykes, Hansen, Bull, Shanks (2), Absolum, Connell, and Roe Alisses L. Gray, Graili, Daulton, Lockwood (Alanutuke), Morrison (Gisborne), Shanks (2), Webber (Dannevirke), Wvkes, Spence, Barker, and E. livingstone (lieay station).

Oil Afonday evening the St. John Ladies’ Guild, Alaugapapa, will hold their final flag live-hundred party and dance of the season at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Ormond road. The programme is very attractive, special prizes are to be awarded for a Monte Carlo waltz contest, and for a spotlight waltz, while suitable prizes also will be presented to tfle winners of the card tournament. The dance music will be provided by Mrs. Aitken’s orchestra, and a dainty homemade supper will be served.