People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18503, 15 September 1934, Page 11

People and Parties

Mr and Mrs K. S. Williams, who .have been visiting Gisborne, were to leave to-day for her liome at . AlataJhaiia. .

Mr and Mrs Humphry Bayly,-jiui. ; arrived yesterday from Wairoa on' a short visit.

Miss, Sibley, who has been staying at “Strathalian,” is now visiting Mrs G. W. Humphreys, Stout, street. Mr ,and Mrs Roger Hutchinson are staying in Gisborne.

Miss Lilian Whitson, Dunedin, is visiting her aunt, Mrs Palgrave.

Mrs Georgetti is ’paying a visit to Wellington. • -

Airs 0. Jefford is a Coast visitor to .Gisborne.’

News' has bqen received by cable of the arrival in England of Mrs Vincent, Barker and Miss Afuriel Barker, Gisborne,

The Victoria League bridge party tr be held.this evening in the Women’s Club promises to be a very successful function, as an energetic committee is arranging it. 'The abject is to reimburse the head ollice for some of its generous outlay in entertaining New Zealanders visiting London. Mrs J. G. Reeves is paying a short visit to Gisborne before going to her ■new ’homo in the Waikato.

Mrs H. Hunter, Aberdeen road, with Mrs P. Hansen and her son, Air Claude Hansen, are paying a month’s holiday visit to Auckland.

Aliss a. Fleming left Auckland yesterday for Sydney by the s.s. Wanganclla, after a week spent with friends in Hamilton and Auckland. Mrs T. Corson returned last week from a visit to her daughter, Airs Inncs-Jones, Christ,church. Miss Thomas, who has been visiting friends in Hamilton and Auckland, left the Queen City yesterday for a visit to Sydney. Mrs Mun.ro, who has been visiting her father, Mr Menzies, Auckland, returned to Gisborne a few days ago.

Mrs F. H. G. Galvin left yesterday for a prolonged holiday in Wellington and Aiarliborougli. Airs G. B. Aloore, Christchurch, is the guest of Mr and Mrs D. AI. AleIldowic, Ngatapa.

Miss M. Puflett is the guest of Mrs Frank Sherriff, Waikohu. Miss A. L. Puflett is visiting Mrs A. M. Puflett, Haranga road. Mrs Langlands, sen., is the guest of Mrs B. •Soannell, Auckland. Mrs George Hawkins has returned from an extended trip to Palmerston North and Wellington, and intends leaving for Tahora on Monday. • Mr and Mrs- Lumsden, Tokomaru Bay, visited Gisborne for the ’Bank Ball. .

Mias Alarjory Dymoek, who has been the gudst of her aunt, Airs Dymoek, Te Jxaraka, is now staying with Mrs A. S, Monek, Waimata, and will return to Auckland next Friday. Misses G. Shields, Cynthia Dymoek, Helen .Trafford, and Betty Fraser and Mosfcrs. Dick Veiteh, Hugh Biddles and R. Matthews are the guests of Mrs A. S. Monek for the week-end, and will attend the Waimata Women’s Institute'.dance.

Mrs C. G. Holdsworth, Gisborne, was a recent visitor to Auckland.

Mrs Wilton Irwin gave a small bridge party on Thursday afternoon. The beauty of spring flowers and the comfort and cheerfulness of big fires .added to the enjoyment of the guests, who filled three tables in the drawingroom and went to the dining-room for tea. The hostess was very smart in pigger brown marocain, figured in white.

The third girl pilot to be trained at the Auckland Aero Club’s aerodrome at Mangere, Aliss Barbara Allen, of Paihia, Bay of Islands, made her first solo flight this week. Mrs Cunningham, who is still in (Wellington, has received cable advice "that 'Commissioner J. Cunningham will sail from England for South Africa on October 12. Airs Cunningham and family are to leave Wellington for South Africa on October 25. Mr and Airs Vivian Riddiford and .Miss Pamela Riddiford will arrive (back in New Zealand by the Rangitik; ,in October.

Mrs M. L. Holden and Mrs George A Nicholls motored from Gisborne on Monday and were the guests of Mrs Holden’s parents, Mr and Airs John O’Shea, Oriental Parade, Wellington. .Mrs Nicholls returned to Gisborne yesterday. Mrs B. C. Jeffreys, Gisborne, who had been on a short visit to the Rev. 11. find Airs Jeffreys, Danncvirke, proceeded on to Wellington. Airs. George Scott, who has been ing her daughter, Airs. H. llall, at Hamilton, has returned to her home at Wnipaoa. Airs. R. Reid, Fox street, returned on Wednesday after a short visit to Napier. Sir Alichael and Lady Barton-Willis (London) will arrive in Auckland early next month. During their visit they will be guests of their daughter, Airs. E. Danny; Gift Afternoon

In St. John’s Hall on Thursday afternoon the St. John Ladies’ Guild held its usual gift afternoon in aid of the annual sale of work later in the year. Airs. Andrew and Mrs. Howarth were the hostesses for the occasion.

The long table in the body of the hall Was most artistically decorated with Iceland poppies, with fragrant stocks and with violets. Two interesting word competitions provided amusement and serious thought. Mrs. Dennis w<sn the prize in the anagram section, while the Rev. F. I. Parsons was successful in the other contest. Another prize went to Airs. Wallace.

There was a large and generous attendance, and the church funds benefited materially. Mrs. Clare proposed a vote of thanks to the hostesses and to all present for their contributions.

Welcome Home Ales. B. .1. Holclsworth, who has just returned from a trip to England, was the guest of honor at a charmingly arranged afternoon party given by Airs. G. W. Humphreys at her home in Stout street on Wednesday. , Some 15 or 20 guests enjoyed the opportunity of greeting the, returned traveller and heating of her delightful wanderings. Drawingroom and dining-room both had huge fires blazing and were lovely with artisticsprays of blossom, and With daffodils, freezias and anemones in great, bowls. * The hostess was wearing black velvet cut on graceful lines. The,guest of honor wore a smart tailored suit in the new biscuit-mole shade, with hat to match. P.B. and E.C. Dancing Association Yesterday afternoon the newly-formed ladies’ committee of the Poverty Bay and E-a-st Coast Dancing Association held its first meeting, at the Freesia Lounge, Aliss Alaureen Keany, the president, occupying the chair. ’There was a good attendance of members, and apologies for absence were received from Mesdaines MoKnight, Johnstone and Ryan. Mrs. I). G. Menzies was appointed secretary, and a great deal of business was dispatched, and several matters of interest discussed. Final arrangements were made for the private social evening to be held on September 19 for members and children and all interested in dancing, when a presentation is to he made to Mr. ,1. Alunro. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 25. .Birthday Party

Afrs. D. AlcKeaguo gave a very jolly children’s party at- her pretty home in Stout street last Saturday afternoon for her grandchildren, Elaine and Jack AlcIveague, celebrating the,two birthdays together. The hostess, in a smart white and black afternoon dress, and Mrs. AV. McKeague, the mother of the two young guests of honor, in a tailored suit of peadi colored jersey doth, organised outdoor games. Then an adjournment was made to the dining-room, gay with daffodils and freezias, where the children enjoyed a wonderful party tea. Under balloons and streamers a gaily iced cake with eight candles for the combined ages took pride of place. The grown-ups left the youngsters and had their tea in the drawing-room, which was decorated with spring blooms and hyacinths. Gisborne Dickens Club

A very enthusiastic meeting of the Gisborne Dickens Cfub was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Air. .and Mi’s. E. Hampton in Derby street. Mr. T. G. Lawless, who was in the chair, welcomed members and friends, among whom were Airs. P. Mann, hon. secretary, Mr. and Mrs. El. Hampton, Mr. and Afrs. Johnstone, Mesdaines V. Clement, J. HSU, Holmes, A. Scott, lawless, P. Barry and Muskeg, Misses Hampton, Bennett and Steed, and Mr. Alawson.

It was decided to held the next meeting on the first Tuesday in October, instead of the second. Preliminary arrangements for the costume dinner and. recital to be held in November were left in the hands’ of Airs. P. Barry and Miss A. Hampton. Supper and a hearty vote of thanks to host and hostess ended a pleasant evening. Business Women’s Club

The importance of bacteriology iri combatting disease was one of the subjects discussed at the fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Business-Women’s Club held on Tuesday evening, at which Mrs. Hugh Jones presided over a large attendance of members. At the. invitation of the club Dr. Theo Hall again addressed the members, taking as her first subject the discovery of bacteria, and the methods used to combat their deadly work.

In particular, Dr. Hall spoke of Louis Pasteur and his wonderful discoveries of vaccine, which he used to fight disease. Pasteur, who died in 1895, w’as recognised as the greatest scientist in the world and the greatest bacteriologist of hjs time, and there exists to-day as a national memorial to his work the famous Pasteur Institute. \ Anaesthetics was the next subject taken by Dr. Hall, who dealt in a most interesting manner with the development if anaesthetics frim the time of the crude herbal infusions of the witch doctor to the present day sodium evipan, which is injected into the blood stream, and from which the patient suffers no ill effects. The club’s wannest thanks were extended to Dr. Hall at the conclusion of fier address. Patutahi Women’s Institute Tho Patutahi Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting last Tuesday in the local hall, Miss E. Rilharn being in the chair. The meeting was opened by the Canadian ode. The motto for the month was: “ Every joy is gain, and gain is gain, however small.” There .were several visitors, and four new members were elected, Mesdaines E. Woodrow. Redstone, and G. Richardson, and Miss P. Brooker. Mrs. J, Atkins, the delegate, gave an interesting talk on tin- business side oi the Dominion conference of women’s institutes. The result of the five months’ competition was as follows: —Mrs. J. Atkins, first for most points; Mrs. G. V. Smith, second; and Mrs. Shanks gaining Airs. Thodey’s special prize for most entries. Seed potatoes, donated by Mrs. J. Atkins, were distributed to all those wishing to enter for the Poverty Bay federation. The competition, lib. jar of orange marmalade, resulted:—Mrs. J. Scragg, 1; Miss Picken, 2; Mrs. Stubbings, 3. Handkerchief made from a salt bag: Airs. J. Atkins, 1; Airs. 'll. Atkins, 2; Mi’s. C. Peach, 3. A demonstration on seagrass stool weaving, given by Mrs. L. Evans, was most interesting. Some of the members were pleased when they were able to take their stools home to be completed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Airs. Evans. The singing of the National Anthem brought a happy meeting to a close. The hostesses were Alesdames Tbodey and Kane, and .Misses Picken and Kane.

Sydney Musical Festival A feature of the City of Sydney Eisteddfod has been the important part taken by women. Not, of course, that this is surprising, for it is hard to find a woman who is not a lover of music, Of the 9500 competitors, no less than 60 per cent, were women. There were women who were conducting their own orchestras and large choirs, and there were others who were acting as adjudicators.

The success of the eisteddfod, states the Herald, was largely due to the women of our city and suburbs, and it shows what can be accomplished by proper organisation. In such matters as this, at all events, the men know what valuable assistance women are capable of rendering. There are few things more pleasing than the spread of musical culture, and the idea of holding this festival was a very happy one. It is to be hoped that "it will* become a permanent fixture in the life of our city. Combined Banks’ Ball

The combined banks staffs’ annual ball, wlneii had been looked forward to eagerly lor some weeks, took place in the City Hull on Thursday night. It was a complete success, the hall being filled to capacity, arid ad those who attended enjoyed -.ttiemselves to the frill. Partieujauy striking was the decorative scheme Jioscn for the stage; wiioie tree ferns, ji.poima, ami rhododendrons created a manning garden effect, while tree terns wue used to advantage also in the.

'lounge. A. delicious ..upper was served m the •.■upper-room, which had been most effectively decorated With palm fronds and streamers, while; a wealth-of beautiful spring flowers—lceland poppies, daffodils, and primulas—adorned the tables.

Great credit for the success of the

gathering was due to tire committee, which comprised Alisses Wheeler, Curline, and i’asley, and Alessrs. Barlow, Broad, DeCosta, Bright, White, Jones, Mahon, Petchell, Slipper, Crease, Jeffries, and R. B. Scott. . ( The music was supplied by Chrisps orchestra, mid extras bv Alessrs. W Kolm, B. Adair, and A. Lowe. The trucking! was very beautdul, everybody looking their best. Mrs. Wilson, wearing an elegant frock of black georgette and lace. Mrs. Butters, royal nine glazed satin, Mrs. Houston, black velvet, Airs. Taylor, cream luce over green satin, and Airs. Nobbs, mulberry velvet with gold lame trimmings, were the chaperones. ; Among the others present were Mrs. Lumsden (Tokonmrn Bay), wearing jade green chiffon ; Airs. Broad, white matelaine; Mrs. T. Scott, white frilled lace; Mrs. P. Barlow, ivory satin and lace; Mrs. R. Bartroni, white satin; Mrs. 0. Williams, powder blue georgette; Mrs. B. Dallas, black lace and georgette; Mrs. A. S. Monek, black satin and Mrs. Colson, ‘ ivory georgette ; Mrs. G. JRobertson, * red and white, cheeked taffeta; Mrs. J. Eivers. black lace; Airs. Nicolas, plaid taffeta: Mrs. Clark, grey and pink squared taffeta ; Mrs. D. 0. Robertson, black lace and georgette; Mrs. Beckett, black lnre; Mrs. 0. Seymour, black lace. Mrs. Venning, black lace. Airs. R. Hutchinson chose floral georgette ; Afrs. Slipper, wine marietta; Mrs. Burt.’ black lace over shell pink; Airs. G. Tolerton (Auckland), black ring velvet with lame trimmings; Mrs. Westmoreland, pink georgette ; Mrs. Scott, dove grey georgette; Mrs. J. Dunn, brown embossed georgette; Mrs. Afahon, parchment satin. Aliss D Adams wore royal blue glazed satin; Miss AI. Campbell, pink sprigged organdie: Aliss D. Collins, plaid taffeta; Miss J. Dods, red satin; Aliss 0. Smith, black taffeta, with white spotted organdie- Aliss P. Dennis, white organdie; Miss R. Parker, white georgette; Aliss ft. Sinclair, ivory sprigged taffeta; Aliss D. Jackson, white sand crepe: Aliss D. Seymour, blue patterned chiffon; jVliss B. Robinson, apple green and white crinkly crepe; Aliss AI. Barnard, scarlet embossed georgette; Miss M. Alargoliouth, black velvet; Aliss AI. Smith, blue crinkle crepe. Aliss A. Pearson was wearing apricot georgette; Aliss J. Stott, cream Ince; Miss J. Zaeliariah. gold floral lame; Miss ,h Barlrnrii, b'tift organdie lace; Miss Z. Foster, white chiffon; Aliss N. Bruce, blue glazed satin ; Aliss E. Matthews, violet crushed velvet; Miss Wallace, white windswept satin; ’Miss W. Fisher, primrose georgette; Aliss Hagrift. white floral marocain; Aliss N. Williams, midnight blue chiffon velvet; Miss A. Williams, shell pink lace; Aliss VI. Martin, peacock blue velvet; Aliss Edwards, pink floral taffeta; Aliss 1. Foss, shell pink tulle and satin; Aliss T Foss, plum colored satm beanie. Aliss R. Thomas chose black taffeta : Miss P. Cox, apricot chiffon velvet ; Miss B. Kemp, black crushed ring velvet: \liss AI. Bousfiekl, white windswept satin; Aliss B. Williams, black velvet; Miss I. AlcDonald, royal blue and gold embossed georgette; Miss C. Dymoek, white sand crepe ; Aliss L. Harris, duck■gg nine floral taffeta; Aliss AI. Cameron, parchment georgette; Aliss AI. Puflett. hell pmk lace. • Miss F. Hood wore apple and bottle g.een sand crepe; Aliss E. Gould, bottle green satin; ALss G. Bullock, white -ri tin; Aliss M. Dazeley, clack satin; Hiss S. Coup, white windswept satin, Miss G. Nelson, primrose floral taffeta; .diss Nelson, black and primrose satin; Miss N. Langridge, silver lame; Aliss J. Allen, powder blue satin; Miss C. Blackburn, white clnffoii; Aliss E. Hamilton, blue organdie laic; Aliss K. smith, white- sand crepe; Aliss B. Cox, wine chiffon. Aliss B. Reynolds wore blue elephant skin crepe; Aliss Al, Rice, black velvet; Miss Barbour, black and white striped twill silk; Aliss B. McKenzie, wine chiffon velvet; Miss N. Graham, cherry crinkly crepe; Aliss L. Henderson, pink sand crepe- Miss A. Bell, white organdie; Miss 11. Trafford, green sprigged organdie; Aliss P. Plattern, leaf green sand crepe; Miss R,-Fisher, parchment lace; Aliss F. Owen, flame ring velvet; Miss Z. Armstrong, white georgette; Miss J. I’oyntcr, brick red crepe; Miss J. Allen, pink georgette; Aliss E. Dennis, black georgette; Aliss C. Jonson, black velvet; Miss Short, apricot satin; Miss Grade, black georgette; Aliss B. Doig (Tokomaru Bay), green floral dimity; Miss J. Thornton, mulberry marocain; Aliss M. Scarfe, white tucked georgette. Aliss J. Wheeler chose black satin; Miss G. Shields, sapphire hjue georgette; Aliss B. Dobson, apple green net; Aliss AI. Wilson, grey marocain,: Aliss White, silver floral lame; Aliss J. des Barres, primrose net with black pipings; Miss J. Irvine, ivory georgette with gold thread; Aliss Louisson, black lace; Aliss D. Jeune, scarlet marocain; Miss AI. Pirie, wine windswept satin; Miss'R. Scott, plaid taffeta : Miss N. Monek, Slue satin; Miss J. AlcDonald, black chiffon velvet; Miss J. Smith, blue sand crepe; Miss L. Henderson, salmon pink lace; Miss Erly, red organdie; Aliss P. Wheeler, apricot taffetas. Miss P. DeCosta wore brown satin beaute; Miss 11. Cox, gold crushed -fttin; Miss AI. Foster, parchment ring Velvet arid gold lace: Aliss AL Alley, Mark velvet; Miss Sweeney, heliotrope ■h'ffon velvet; Miss AL Kemp, black georgette; Miss K. Parker, floral ninon ; Miss NF. Parker, white ceorgette; Miss Z. 110 -

land, apple green satin; Miss N. Allan, pink spotted crepe; Miss B. Fraser, red and white plain organdie; Aliss G. Norman, black sprigged . ring velvet ; Miss H. Lane, black and white patterned marocain; Aliss R. Wauchop, old gold crushed velvet ; Aliss S. Ormond, white glazed satin ; Miss Hind, red velvet. .Jolly Spinsters’ Dance at Ormond

I oe Ormond Hall' presented a scene of gaiety on Thursday evening when the, w'aereriga-a-hika and Ormond spinsteis combined in giving their first annual bail there. There was a very large attendance, the hall being crowded and proving too small lor such a. popular function.

4He decorations were effectively eairied out with greenery, which adorned the walls ol the ’ballroom, the stage, newly-papered in brown and gold, being artistically ornamented wun punga f?rns. which were arranged above the paper with picturesque effect.

Lite ’ secretarial duties connected with the dance were efficiently carried cut bv Misses Kathleen Boyd and Aloll’v Fariow, to whose' efforts, together with the. assistance of many willing helpers,the greater part of the success of Hie dance was due. The duties of M.C. were also Very capably carried out by two of the spinsters. Alisses Marjonv I,initiator and B. Mullen, who superintended the dance floor in a very able manner. Much appreciated help was given to the committee by Alcsdamxs Lister, Jcpson and Farrow, to whom t batiks wen- expressed. The dance music was played by Miss Rum’s orchestra, and enjoyable extras were played by Misses 1. Howie, B. Alullen and AI. Farrow, and Messrs. L. Gray and G. Grayson.

A delicious sit down supper was served, the tables being prettily decorated with bowls of mixed spring flowers. AH present spent a very jolly evening, the ball being most successful in every way. Two novelty dance contests provedvery popular items on the programme, resulting as follows: Monte Carlo waltz, vv'oii by Airs Farrow and Air. W. Bowes. Spot waltz, won by Miss L. Tail and Air. J. Turnbull. Among those present were Aliss K. Boyd, who wore a frock of peacock blue windswept statin • Miss E. Gray, rose pink organdie trimmed with frilling; Aliss AI. Gumming, Lido blue floral ■Solent satin; Aliss 11. Jones, apricot georgette; Aliss E. Lister, blue floral satin; Aliss D. Gumming, white silkcrepe patterned in a poppy design; Aliss E. Jones, apple green drop-stitch voile; Miss R. Kelso, figured blue satin; Aliss J. Grant, blue taffeta ; Aliss AL Jones (Napier), floral chiffon voile in pastel tonings; Miss B. Farrow, green organdie; Miss E. McDermott, green satin: Aliss J. Tautau, mauve silk crepe. Miss M. Farrow was frocked in green satin and silver lace; Miss I. Jones, pink silk drop-stitch voile; Aliss A. Torrie, blue floral marocain; Miss Al. Orosswell, flame colored satin; Aliss A. Farrow, floral silk georgette; Aliss N Byrne, lemon crepe de chine; Miss B. Mullen, flame colored taffstn; Miss V. Jones, pink satin.

Aliss J. Lovelock chose delphinium blue erepe de chine; Aliss AL Hall, black crepe de chine and net; Aliss AL Maekay, figured satin; Aliss L, Lister, flame velvet; Miss I. Walsh, pink erepe de chine; Aliss P. Ogden, floral chiffon voile; Aliss L. Grant, black flat crepe trimmed with a white ruffle; Aliss N. Coates, cornflower blue satin; Aliss P. .Morris, sky bine dimitv.

Miss N. Brown wore tartan taffeta; Aliss B. Young, Lido blue satin; Aliss N. Hobkum, floral satin; Aliss E. Watson, white taffeta; Aliss E. Warring ton, floral drop-stitch voile; Miss Al, Linklater, cherry satin; Miss Al. Lewis, lemon erepe d’e chine; Miss A. Jackson, floral voile with organdie trimming; Miss E. Clayton, cherry satin; Aliss O. Saddler, floral pique voile; Aliss A'. Gibson, flame flat crepe; Aliss P. Nicholson, floral voile; Aliss L. Davis, black velvet; Aliss AL Atkins, pink! floral voile; Aliss E. AlcKenzie, shell' pink sand-crepe; Aliss A. Clayton, floral taffeta in shade's of gold;! Aliss ,T. Poulgrnin, printed satin; Aliss' N. Snowsill, white silk crepe; Aliss P. Candy, scarlet matalasse crepe. i Aliss E. Harvey was wearing peach pink sandcrepe; Aliss C. Ready, floral taffeta; AHss N. Wilson, white spotted j organdie; Aliss P. McKinley, lemon' organdie; Mrs Morris, white erepe! marocain; Aliss Stevenson, black satin j and lace; Airs W. Grayson, floral, georgette in bright tonings; Airs Joel, AD'S. J. Grayson. Alessrs. W. Fugler, L. Grey, H. Pardoc, B. Peach, C. Prentice, J. Carr, Ball, A. Grant, Wohn- idler (2), AL Atkins, ,T. Beatty, Percival, N. | Urry, D. Jones, W. Bowes, C. Howie,' J. White, D. Armstrong, J. Casey, 1) Tunis, A. Nicol, B. Candy, J. King, j Warrington, P. and D. Lovelock, ll.i Kane, 11. Davis, L. Hancock, E. Jack-, son, C. Preston, AL Scragg, P. Binney, j R. Atkins, A. Barber, B. I’roudfoot,| T. Alclninncy, D. Tau Tau, H. Alulooly, j W. Oomm, F. Gumming, T. Bolton, G.' Clayton, G. Grayson, R. S. Okling, E. ( Ingram, Crosswell (2), B. Taylor, W. j Lister, R. Russell, P. Kingi, D. Gray son, D. Christopher (Auckland), Cal-, der (2), K. Kemp, R. Jackson, A. ■ Alalono, .T. Turnbull, J. 8011, IL Rigncy, .Tool, Aluir (2), F. Buckley, F. Diinstan, It. Piercy, H. Hanon, E. Cook, and B. AtcMillan.