Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18313, 3 February 1934, Page 11

Women ' s World

People and Parties Mr. and Mrs John O’Shea, of Welling- . ton, who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Pat Holden, Gisborne, have returned home. ' Mr. and Mrs. R.. Robertson, Gisborne, who have been.the guests of Dr. and I Mrs. Hope-Robertson, of. .Wellington, 1 have left for the south. I The Misses Bertha and Jessie Forbes left for Wellington on Saturday evening, after a visit to relatives in Christchurch. With their parents, the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, and Mrs. Forbes, they will leave this week to attend the celebrations at Waitaugi, during which the Misses Forbes will be the I guests of Mrs. J. R. Reed at Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Williams,, of Gisborne, who have been spending a holiday in Christchurch, have left for the north. Mrs. I. M. Smale, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Campbell, Whatatutu, and Miss Campbell, have just returned from a delightful motor tour, visiting New Plymouth and Waitomo .Caves eh route. Miss Hilda Packman has returned home after a holiday visit to Auckland, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. Little, Herne Bay. Miss Annette Thorne-George, Auckland, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. Barker, Russell street, has been spending a few days: as the'guest iof Mrs. W.L. Irwin,’ Iranui road, and also with Mrs. E- Loisel, Tolaga Bay. < Mrs. G., W. Humphreys, Strathallan,” is visiting Dunedin, where she is staying with her sister, Miss M. Ensor. Mr. E, R. Ludbrook, accompanied by his son and daughter, Mr. Rex Ludbrook and Miss Jean Ludbrook, is visiting Gisborne this week-end Miss W. Barns-Graham, who has Been taking part in several teiinis tournaments lately, including those at Palmerston North, Dannevirke and Masterton, is expected to return to Gisborne on Monday : , Miss Hazel Nolan is the guest of Mrs. Rolleston, Wellington, on a caravan louring trip to the Bay of Islands for the forthcoming celebrations at Waitaugi. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Barker, Ballancc street, leaye on Monday for Auckland where they will attend the Royal Show next week.

==Wde ZDaily Round ===

Mr. and Mrs. H. G- Wellbourne, Kelvin road, accompanied by their two little daughters, returned on Wednesday from Wailcaremoana, where they spent a fortnight's holiday camping. Mrs. S. G. Gsniond, who has been visiting Nelson and Wellington, returned to her home at Waingake on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Carruthers, Russell street, leturned last Saturday after spending ;< holiday at Beechlands, Auckland, The Mount, Tauranga, and Opotiki. Miss Neva Paltridgo, who has been holiday-making at Whangarei Heads, spent a few days in Auckland this week before returning to Gisborne, where she is expected this evening. Misses Ivy and Frances Hunt, who have been the guests of friends at Marton and Hunterville, are spending this week-end at Napier and will return to Gisborne on Monday. Mrs. P. H. Harper, formerly of Gisborne, is returning to Otaki this week after visiting her sister. Mrs. F. Chamberlain hi New’ Plymouth. Mrs. R. Griffiths. Auckland, who has been the guest of Mrs. G. Bloomfield, Whatatutu, is now visiting Mrs. 11. B. Williams, Turihaua Station.

Miss Margaret Slierratt entertained a few of her friends at a very enjoyable bridge party on Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Moya Hegarty, whose marriage to Mr. E. J. Stock is to be celebrated this month. The guests were Mesdames W. Hegarty, A. J. Stock, W. L. Irwin. H. E. Cave, J. G. Nolan, S. Reeves (Tolaga Bay) and Misses A. Thorne-Georgie (Auckland), E. Thomas, M. Barker and J. Hutchinson (Vancouver). Mrs. J. G. Nolan, Clifford street, leaves early next week on a holiday visit to Timaru!

Miss B. Orr, Eanakanaia, is spending) a holiday in Hawke’s Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Humphreys, Ngatapa, will leave on Monday for Auckland to be present at. the Royal Show. Mr. and Mrs. Rpgev Hutchinson, Waihuka, will lie among the Poverty Bay visitors to the Royal Show at Auckland next week.

Mr. A. McGill, Svdney, who arrived in Gisborne on Wednesday, is visiting bis daughter, Mrs. R. 0. McKinnon, Ormond.

Mr and Mrs W. Graham “Ngakoroa, ” Ormond, left on Thursday for Lake Waikarcntoana, where they are spending a few days before ’proceeding to Auckland for the Royal Show next week. Miss Willison, who was recently staying with Mrs F. ,E. Humphreys, Ngatapa, and later with Mrs J. 0. Sibley, “Strathallan,” is now the guest of Mrs R. D. Dvmock, .To Karaka.

Mrs 0. T. Williams, Ruatoria, and her .daughter, Miss Margot William's, were the guests of Mrs Mcßae, “Springhill,” Frascrtown, for a few days this week.

Mr and Mrs H, R. Williams, Stanley road, leave early next week for Auckland to attend the forthcoming Royal Show.

Mrs S. Reeves has been staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs C. D. Stewart, School road, since Wednesday, and is returning to Tologa Bay on Monday. Mrs J. B. Morris, accompanied by her son and daughter, Mr B. Morris and Miss Margot Morris, returned .to Tolaga Bay on Wednesday, after spending a few days in Gisborne. Mrs J. Davies, who, accompanied by •her family, has been visiting her mother, Mrs E. M. Parker, Rutene road, returned to her home at Palmerston North on Wednesday. Misses P. and V. Barker accompanied by Miss Shona Williams, lfeft on Thursday on ,a motor trip to the Bay of Islands, where they will attend the Waitangi celebrations next week. Miss Emily Cooper, .who has been absent from Gisborne for the past two years, most of that time being spent at Papakura, is now the guest of Mrs Harris, Stout street. Mr and Mrs H. Stovell and family returned to their home in Russell street to-day, after spending a few .weeks at Wainui Beach. Miss G. .Knight, Danncvirko, who has 'been staying with Miss Nancy Bruce, Massey road, is now the guest of Miss Barbara Kemp, Russell street. Mrs Baird and Mrs Mowat, Wairoa, are spending the week-end with friends in Gisborne. Dr. and Mrs Raymond Kirk, who have been touring in the north and visiting Auckland, leave to-morrow to visit Mr and Mrs George Kirk, Port Awanui, after spending a few days with Mr and Mrs George Scott, Waipaoa. Miss R. Moe, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs H. Stovell, Russell street. Mrs Mainland Foster, Whitaker street, is leaving Gisborne on Monday for Auckland, where she and Mrs A. R. Hinc (of Cambridge, formerly of Gisborne) -will embark on the Mariposa at the end of the week to travel to San Francisco on a business trip, leaving Auckland on Saturday, February 10. Mrs G. Blackburn and Miss Colleen Blackburn, Domett street, left on Tuesday for Wellington to bid farewell to the former’s son, Dr. V. Blackburn, on his departure for Sydney this week. Mr Blackburn will leave Sydney by the P. and 0. liner Maloja on February 8 for England. Mrs George Kirk, who has been a; guest at the Masonic Hotel for a few days, is returning to Port Awanui tomorrow.

Miss Valerio deLautour, Wairoa, is the guest of Miss Nancy Bruce, Massey road.

Mrs H. P. Hamilton, who has been the guest of Mrs Parke Pittar, at Whangarei, is now .visiting her sister, Mrs Richard Brown, Tauranga.

Miss Millie Stagpoolo left for New Plymouth'to-day to visit-her father, who, is seriously ill. His many friends in Gisborne will wish, him a speedy recovery.

The party of Gulden*, and throe Rangers of the Ist Gisborne Ranger Company, who have been In camp at “Rimunui,” the property of Mr. H. T. Holden, since Tuesday, January 23, broke camp on Wednesday this week after a very successful and enjoyable week. The camp was specially arranged as a Guiders’ training camp under the supervision of the local camp adviser for the purpoao of enabling three Guiders to be tested in the practical section of the campers’ license test. These three Guiders were successful in passing the test at a very high standard, and they will shortly sit for a written examination on the subject, their papers to be corrected by Miss Burgin in Auckland. The camp was situated in an ideal locality, a few minutes' \t r alk from Longbush. On Sunday, it being visitors' day, a number of guests were entertained by the campers. The members of the City Band have announced the postponement of the dance to have been held this evening in the City Hall, the function having been cancelled out of sympathy with one of their helpers, Mrs. j*. Beale, ih the tod loss of her eldest daughter.

The Rev. Wilna Constablo and the Rev. William Constable, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs. Mossman, To Hapara. Mrs. Melvin, Waikaremoana, is visiting Wanganui. Miss K. Wells, Lower Hutt, is the guest of Mrs. Owen Williams, Patutahi. Miss Margaret Robson, who has been visiting her aunt, Airs. P. B. ■ Sloan, Cashmere, Christchurch, has arrived in Wellington and will later go to 1 Wairoa. Engagement An engagement is announced between Brian, only'sou of Mr. and: Mrs. R. U. Bu'rkc, Northcote road, and Sallie, younger daughter of Mrs. Leonard Cotterill. Fox street, and the late Mr. Leonard Qotterill. Tennis at Whataupoko Although the weather seemed unsettled on Wednesday afternoon, the threatening rain did not fall until the evening, allowing the lady players at the Whataupoko tennis courts to hold their weekly tournament under very pleasant conditions, the temperature being delightfully cool. The winning couple were Airs. Sloan and Miss Pickering, and the runners-up Mrs. Kelleher and Alias G. Alead. The other players taking part were Alesdames F. AfcDoneld, M. K. Boon£> P. Clark, Mason, F. Pitcher, Alisscs N. Alartin. D. McDiarmid, L. Nalder. El. Doyle, M. O’Halloran, and AI. Stubbs.

Afternoon Party A delightful afternoon was spent yesterday by a number of guests who were entertained at tea by Airs Richard Barker at her home in Russell street. After a walk round the pretty garden, which was much admired, the guests adjourned to the drawing-room, which was decorated with lovely pink and white roses. A floating bowl of white magnolia flower, and vases of gold blooms ornamented ,thc lounge, and roses in varied tonings were arranged in 'the dining-room, where tea was served, , The hostess received her friends wearing a smart frock of printed navy blue and white crinkle crcpc-de-chine, and a navy blue hat. 'The guests included Mesdames F, B. Barker, J. C. N. Thomas, G. M. Dodgshun, G. W. Willock, E. 11. Mann, J. Blair, W. Clark, C. Margoliouth, Selby, G. Kemp; Misses E., L., and iM. Barker, E. aud M. Bradley, and E. Williamson.

Young People’s Dance On Tuesday evening Aliss Patricia Burke entertained a number of her young friends at a very jolly dance at her home in Northcote road. Airs. R. U. Burke, wearing a smartly-modelled frock of delphinium blue lace, welcomed her daughter’s guests. Aliss Patricia Burke was wearing a dainty frock of lime-green taffeta. The drawing-room was artistically decorated with hydrangea, while bright-ly-colored balloons and paper streamers adorned the large verandah where dancing was enjoyed. The dance music .was played by Mrs. _ Thomson, and during the* evening quaint paper hats, blowouts, streamers, and other novelties were distributed among the dancers, causing much merriment and adding to the gaiety of the scene. A delicious buffet supper was served at one end of the verandah.

The guests included Alisses M. Morris (Tolaga Bay), L. Miles, G. Shield, J. and J. Scott, E. Dowding, J. Williams, J. Thomas, J. Blair, D. Rutledge, E. Reeves (Tolaga Bay), J. Irvine, J. Nolan (Wairoa), G. Knight (Dannevirke). and Alessrs, J. Dodgshun, E. Burnard, V. Field. N. Rutledge, P. Alitford, H. Biddles, W. She.rratt; Alasters J. Dowding, B. Malyon, D. Bowie, B. Kahlenberg, M. Evans, P. Reynolds, D. Barker, M. Me Lemon B. Bright, R. Burnard, R. Sainsbury, P. Alurphy, S. Williams, and. W. Shcrratt. Matakaoa Women’s Institute

The monthly meeting of the Matakaoa Women’s Institute was held on January 27. Owing to the holidays and other attractions, there was not such a large attendance as usual.

Some time was spent in singing well-: known songs, Mrs. 0. H. Clarke being the accompanist. A mixed surname competition caused some fun, as also did “Passing the Parcel.” The competitions for the month resulted as follows: Article • from one yard of cretonne: Mrs. Tyrrell (child’s romper and hat), 1; Mrs. Walford (handbag), 2; Miss Sadler (hat), 3. Best plate of toffee: Mrs. McKeddie and Miss Langdon (tie), 1; Miss Hitchcock, 3; Aliss Sadler, 4It was announced that in the autumn a display for the institute members would be held of flowers, cookery, preserves, fruit, vegetables, and sewing. Airs. Oranswick, who was present,: kindly invited members and their families to spend the day at her home on February 18. The hostesses for the afternoon were Alesdames Gudgeon, Metcalfe, and Halli-I well. The monthly meeting of tbo institute •null bo held on February 24, when the' roll-call will be "A Scotch Story,” and the competitions decorated coat-hanger,, decorated shoo trees, and best six torna- 1 toes. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Titled Scottish Visitor ? On her third visit to New Zealand, which, next, to her native Scotland, she considers the finest country in .the world, Lady Angela St. Clair-Erskine, daughter of the late Earl of Rosslyn, arrived at Auckland by the Wanganolla from Sydney. . , i Lady Angola wifi be remembered for her fearless and .outspoken on Australia and New Zealand, which she, titled “Fore and Aft.” Referring to it she said that some of her comments had been misconstrued, especially those on the manners and behavior of colonials. If the book was .read carefully, she said, it would bo clear that she had intended to criticise the actions Of certain Englishmen who came out .to' tho colonies and refused to listen to the advice of thqsc who understood the ways of the country. She had' never had > anything but the greatest kindness from colonials, and she could not speak highly .enough of them.

“The charming hospitality of New Zealanders reminds mo of my native

Scotland, ” said Lady Angola, “and of all the countries that I have visited I prefer it, next, of course, to 'Scotland. When I was last here I went to the Bay of Islands for a few days, and I was so impressed that I intend to return there for a longer stay, and will try the big game fishing. While there I .shall attend the Waitangi celebrations. ”

Later Lady Angela will visit Whangaroa. about which she has heard so much, aud Taupo, for trout fishing. She will return home about April. Lady Angela admitted that she was writing a play which she (has been working -on for some months. She has not yet received advice from the London producer regarding its release, and so was unable to disclose its title, but she was able to say that it was a modern comedy with a touch of melodrama. Adclphi Dance Club Despite counter attractions there was a very large attendance at the second function held under the auspices of the Adelphi Dance Club at the Blue Room on Thursday evening. The Railway Alonte Carlo again proved immensely popular, and the floor presented an animated scene during the progress of this special dance. The winners were Aliss L. Fraser and Air. I. Turnbull, who had tickets for Otane. Wreford Wade’s new orchestra provided the dance music, encore numbers being constantly demanded. A very dainty supper was served, and Air. C. Carter made an efficient M.C. Silver Wedding Celebrations On Wednesday evening the Waikanao Beach kiosk was the scene of a very jolly gathering given in celebration of tlie silver wedding anniversary of Air. and Mrs. Read. Dancing was indulged in, and greatly enjoyed, the music being rendered by Air. A. Pilkington’s orchestra. The duties of AI.C. were ably carried out by Air. A. Read. A Alonte Carlo waltz contest was won by Miss J. Alillichip and Air. B. Charles, and during the evening delightful. vocal solos were given by Alessrs. A. Stewart and J. Harvey and Mesdames Kane and Lunken.

Among those present were Air. and Mrs. Kane, Air. and Mrs. J. Linton, Air. and Airs. A. Stewart, Mr. and Airs. Steggall, Air. and Airs. McMahon, Air. and Mrs. J. Shorter, Air. and Mrs. J. Campbell, Air. and Airs. C. Benny, Air. and Airs. C. Parker, Air. and Airs. C. AlcKonzie, Alesdames Boocock, Lunken, and Connor, Alisses R. Davis, A. Dodder, K. Pavigur, K. Jane, B. and AI. Benny, R. Kimber, AI. Alacalane, J. Alillichip, M. Thomson, T. Race, G. Spratly (Tauranga), B. Boocock, D. Read, B. Trengrovo, Alessrs. T. Smale, J. Clare, V. Steggall, R. Hunt, S. Boocock, J. Russell, J. Boag, A. Pilkington, J., T., and B. Kane, A. and 11. Read, C. Flavell, B. Charles, B. Watts, B. Wade, ,C. and V. Read, J. Harvey, W. Stewart and E. Elliott. Gisborne Scottish Society

Tho anniversary of the death of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, was celebrated by the Gisborne Scottish Society in the Orange Hall, Cobden street, when there was a good attendance of members and friends. The hall was tastefully decorated with colored streamers and* flags, whilst during various dances, spot light effects were displayed. Great interest also centred round two large framed pictures, one depicting Robert Burns, and the other, Burns at the plough. Old-time, modern and Scottish dances were featured during the evening and songs appropriate to the occasion were rendered, by Airs. Quinn and Air. W. Turbitt, each receiving hearty applause and responding with au encore. Aliss AI. Mohan proved an able accompanist. During an interval, the company adjourned to the supper-room where a dainty repast was partaken of, Mrs. AI. Taylor, vice-president of the society, giving the toast to the haggis. The supper tables were beautifully decorated with Scotch thistles and other mixed blooms, making a pleasing display. On leaving, everyone received a colored paper hat, the ladies receiving Balmoral hats and the gentlemen Glengarries, this adding greatly to the gaiety of the occasion. Dancing was resumed and a popular Monte Carlo waltz contest found everyone on the floor, the winners emerging in Aliss D. Taylor and Air. 0. Pryce, each of whom received useful gifts. The playing of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Airs. Aitken’s orchestra provided the dance music and Messrs. A. Freebairn and C. Aitkcn were popular M.C.s.