Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18545, 3 November 1934, Page 11

Women's World

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People and Parties

,Still retaining faculties for the lull appreciation of life. Mrs James Rutherford, sen., New Plymouth, the mother of Lord Rutherford of Nelson, on Monday celebrated the ninety-second anniversary of her birthday. Deaconess Esther and Deaconess Isabel .Sanders, of Isapioi, have .booked return passages to New Zealand'by the Balranald,. Jeaving on October 2(1, reports a London correspondent. . , Miss Annette Jones, Wanganui, apd Mesdanies Burnard and E. Brown, Gisborne, arc visiting, Wellington _ to meet AIV. IVesd'n Jo’rtOS and his wife, who have just arrived from Samoa Miss Berkalian, 'Palmerston'.North, is visiting 1 her sister, Mrs. 11. Thompson-, Whitaker street. The Misses Had win have returned from a holiday trip to Wellington. Mrs. 0. G add uni. who has been the guest, of Mr's. Li E. Gaddum, Waingake, after visiting Mrs. W. A. Bowie, Kaiti esplanade, and Mrs. 1,. Jex-Blako, is returning to-morrow, to her home at Moliaka. Miss S. Maclean, Te KarSka, returned a few (lays ygey after visiting Wanganui, Misses I’.. Gunn and B. ■ Gresson (Christchurch) aw- spending the weekend at Tolaga Bay as the guests of Mrs. J. B. Morris and -Miss Joyce Morris.

Misses Barbara Kemp and Gay Knight (T)annevirke) arc staying at Bore with the former's brothers, Messrs. 11., U. and 11. Kemp. Miss Dorothy Berry, who. has been visiting Mrs W. .1. Berry, ' Waimoana. Wainui Beach, has left for Inranaki, where she is visiting relatives. Mr. G. D.' Heaney-Gle.nn. .who has been the guest of. iMrs. A. M. Puftett. left for Auckland on Thursday to join a ship for Sydney, whence ho will sail for England, via Gibraltar, where ho will spend Christmas with his parents and sister, who are at present resident there. Miss Helen Thomson. Wellington, who has been the guest of Mrs. S. D. Nathan. Tukuia road, is leaving, for the' East Coast during the week-end to spend a few days at “Puketiti,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Williams. Mrs. L. Wynn Williams, Takapunn, Auckland, accompanied by her small (laughter, Myfamvy. arrives from Auckland to-morrow, and will he staying with h?r parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sharp, Lvtton road, Te llapara. Tennis Party

Mrs. Bichard Barker was hostess at a j delightful tennis party at her home in Russell street on- Thursday afternoon given in honor of two voting visitors to Gisborne, Miss Alison Tliorne-George, of Auckland, and Miss Bridget Gresson, of Christchurch. Glorious, weather prevailed, and some good tennis was enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served indoors, where beautiful, roses decorated the table in the dining-1 room. The lounge was adorned with sweet peas and antirrhinums, and in the , drawing-room ixias and roses were artistically arranged. The hostess was wearing a smartly modelled ensemble in swagger suit, style of light grey wool georgette, with a becoming hat to tone. Among the guests were Mrs. D. W. Barker. Misses A.. E. and IT. Barker. M. Blair. lE* Price, P. Gunti, and S. Barton.

Engagement The ongagemnt is announced between Hugh Radelyft'e, second son of Air and Mrs P. J. Roberts, “ YY’aioma,” Whal'ekopae, ■ Gisborne, and Nancy Mere, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. A. YVoodward, River road, Fairfield, Hamilton. Tennis at Whataupoko The weekly progressive tournament was held'on Wednesday afternoon by the lady members of the. Whataupoko tennis courts in ideal weather. The games were keenly contested and thoroughly enjoyed, the courts being in excellent order and the players evenly matched. The winners were Mrs. M. K. Boon and Miss N. Stubbs, and the run-ners-up Mesdanies F. R. Pitcher’and W Mason. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion, where pretty Iceland poppies in crystal vases adorned the table. The players comprised Mesdanies L. Clare, H. B. - Turhott, IT. 11. ■ Barker. J. Strawhridge, 11. Sloane. C. Young; M. K. Boon, M. Jacobs (Wales), A.McG'regor, O. R. Olsen, H. A. Armstrong, J-,. I’. K.elleher, Teece, G. N. Lockett, J. H. Sunderland, E. R. Pitcher, and YY'. Mason; Misses L.', Nalder N. Stubbs, D. Pickering mid Pu. Stephenson.

Afternoon Party On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Ken Gilmcron entertained several of her friends-at “Pouparac” at a delightful informal tea party. The lovely garden was very much admired by the ! guests, who enjoyed a walk round the i grounds before tea. The drawing-room was charmingly decorated with fragrant roses, and |on the dining-room table, where tea i waA served, were sweet peas and lily of the. valley prettily arranged. Social • chat, was enjoyed, the guests spending a very pleasant afternoon. ' The hostess was wearing a becoming .frock and three-quarter length coat to . match of navy blue and white printed silk crepe. I The guests included Mesdamcs W. G. Willock, W. I-legarty, W. A. Bowie, G. I. Parker, YV. L. Irwin, YV. Maclaurin, F. Kahlonberg, E. J. Stock, 11. jT. Holden, A. J. Stock, and J. G. ’ Solan; Misses J. Cameron, A* Barker and P, deLautour.

City Baud Dance The Blue Room was the scene of a jolly and very successful flannel dance on Thursday evening given by the City Band. Airs. MenzteS’ orchestra provided the dance music, and, the duties ot M.C: were efficiently carried out by Air. Nolan Bedstone. A .Monte Carlo waltz contest attracted many entries and was won by Miss R Hamilton and Mr. H. Hamilton. A dainty supper was much appreciated, the following ladies’ committee being in charge of the preparation . and serving of the refreshments: Mesdamcs Wood," Y'arley. Hankey, Redstone, Kcr-. mode, Reid, Wilkinson and Misses Dusky (2). While supper was in ' progress enjoyable extras were played, by Messrs. Vaggi and N. Redstone. There was a very good attendance di dancers, who spent «V most .enjoyable evening. There will he a similar dance on Wednesday, November 14, when a large crowd is expected. Some of those present were Mesdanies Paphani, Iladwin, Urry and Dimes; Misses Bayliss, Davidson, Garter,. Hutton, Ross, Iladwin (2), Hamilton, Edelston, Farrell. Wilson, Bissenden, Simpson, Nolan, Young (2), Derbyshire, Howell, Staines, Stevenson, Jackson, B. Nolan, Gordon. Stevens, and Harris: Messrs. Pei ston, Cairns, Diry, Dow, Davys, Jennings, Bayliss (21 i Ahlin, Warren, Coker, Vagg, Varley, Tvoss, Harris, Hay, Milligan, McMahon, McCoy and Clapharn. ’ -M,,::.'

P.E. and E.C. Dancing Association 'I lie ladies’ committee of the. Poverty Buy and Mast Coast Dancing Association held a very enjoyable gathering recently when they entertained Mrs. . Cameron, Mnsterton, who judged the .dancing sections at the recent A. and P. »Sho.v, and her sister-in-law. Miss Cameron, . Who accompanied her to Gisborne, at an 1 afternoon tea party at the home of Mrs. D. G. Menzies, Fox street. ! Iceland poppies and other spring flowers were prettily arranged for the decoration of the drawing-room. Several musical items were much appreciated, those contributing being Mrs. Marsicano, with vocal solos, and Miss d. S'idv, pianoforte solos and a musical monologue, the accompaniments being played by Mrs. Marsicano and Aiiss Maureen Kcany. The guests took part in an amns'.n 1 competition, Mrs, Marsicano being the 1 successful competitor. I 1 Mrs. Cameron we oresented with a ; beautiful bouquet by Miss Joy Sealy, on behalf of tho mothers of the various ; competitors in trie fsnow dancing events, 'as a tribute of appreciation for her services. Mrs. Menzies was wearing a pretty frock of yellow printed windswept crepe. Those present included Mesdnmes Hargreaves, Perston, Reid. Munro, Sim, Scott., Fletcher, Reynolds and Shields; Misses M. and F. Keany and M. Munro. Mcsdames Purvis, .Jenkins and Ryan sent apologies lor tneir absence, which woio received with regret. Coming of-age Party

(in Monday evening a. delightful party was given by Mr. and Mrs. (J. M. Cains, a( liieir home in I,yell road in celebration of the twenty-first birthday of their eldest daughter, -Miss Grace Cains. Games and dancing were indulged inop the lawn, which was well lighted, tho dame music being ployed by 'Miss G. Wilson and Miss J, shorter. A delicious supper was served indoors, where the room in which the guests were enter-tained-was prettily decorated with lemon and white streamers and brightly colored balloons, while sweet peas, Iceland poppies and roses were artistically arranged for the decoration of the table. Pride of place was given to the handsome'pink and white two-tier birthday cake, which was surmounted by 21 dainty kewpies. Miss Cains.’ health was proposed,by Mr. L. Sherriff, and many other toasts were honored. During supper Mr. Cains presented his daughter with a golden key, and Mr. It. Cook, on behalf of the guests, presented her with a charming floral bouquet. A very jolly time was spent by all present, and the guest of honor received many congratulations. Mrs. Cains received her guests wearing a becoming frock of black georgette relieved with white.

Miss Cains was gracefully frocked in lemon satin,' and her younger sisters, Misses N. and D. Cains, wore green linen and blue satin respectively.

Those present included' Mr. and MrH. W. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Itrodie, Mr. and Mrs. E. Stone, Mr. and Mrs., Tome, Mr. and Mrs. T. Knowles, Mr. and Mrs. Niven; Mr, and Mrs. Attwood; Misses E I’orston, R. McKay, M, Hutchinson; L. Schultz, M. Grant, Cl. Wilson, A. Niven, 0. and E.’ Williams, I). Hogg, K. and S. Knowles, N. Brodic, J, Preddv, and J. Shorter; Messrs. L. Castles, • W. Giles, G. "Render,sop, 'F. Williaips,.. L. Sherriff, . C, Aneaum, ,G. iioljainby,, J. Ferguson, R, Cook, N. Sparrow, G. Parker, A. Torrie, li. Owen, and F. Attwood, and Master Ted Cains.

Te -llapara Ladies’ Guild On Thursday afternoon a very enjoyable garden party was held by the Te llapara Anglican Ladies’ Guild at the home ol the president, Airs. G. (’>. Crone, Childers road. The weather was all that could be desired, and the pretty garden, looking its (rest in the blight sunshine, was very much admired by the guests. There was a large attendance, including a number of members of St. John’s Ladies’ Guild, Mangapapn, and all spent a delightful afternoon. Several entertaining competitions were held, the successful competitors being Mesdanies Harvey, Hankey. and YVilliams, each of whom was presented with a suitable prize. Much amusement was derived from a treasure hunt in the' .garden, several hidden treasures being discovered after keen searching by the guests. . Afternoon tea was daintily served by guild members in the Shade of trees in the garden, and a hearty vote of thanks o- Mr. and Mrs. Crone for their hospitality and a very successful party was passed unanimously by all present. Poverty Bay Gardening Circle.

On Tuesday afternoon the Poverty Buy Gardening Circle held a very enjoyable garden party at the home of Mrs*Gordon YVitty, Riverside road, .who hud invited circle members to hold one of their summer garden parties in her pretty grounds. Although the weather was disappointing, early in the afternoon, thunder .apd rain threatening to continue, it cleared ‘up’beautifully later, allowing the guests to spend quite a long time in the garden admiring its many beauties. There were about fifty present, including members of the gardening circles Of the Patutahi and Wharerafa Women's Institutes who had been invited to attend by the local circle.

The garden created much interest among the crowd of keen horticulturists present, it being situated' on the side of a hill, and a blaze of color, the flowers being of many varieties of summer blooms, including a, number of rare and new specimens, the garden and many if: its plants being described as quite unique. A feature of the garden was the bright coloring of the flowers, which wore selected with a view to affording a brilliant show, the massed effect being very beautiful. Roses in many lovely varieties decorated the room where tea was dispensed by the following ho'-Ues.-a-.-Mesdamcs G. T. Maunder, A. H. Collett, E. Gave, R. Kemp, A. R. Borgo, H. Holmes, and 11. J. Poole. Mrs. .T. S. Faulds, president of the circle, expressed thanks to the hostess for her hospitality on behalf of the visitors, and also complimented her on the beauty of her garden. Children’s Fancy Dress Dance .

Miss Anne Hampton entertained her pupils at a delightful fancy dress dance on Wednesday, at her home in Derby street. The ballroom was gaily .decorated with brightly colored lights and paper streamers, and the supper-room, where delicious refreshments were served to the young ■people, was ornamented with balloons in varied gay colors, while a bowl of sweet peas adorned the table. Mrs E. Hampton received her daughter’s guests wearing a becoming frock of brown printed maroeain. Miss Hampton wore a smartlyptodellcd frock of black lace and georgette. Her sister, Mrs V. Clement, who assisted in the entertainment of the children, was wearing a black Crinkly crepe frock. The fancy costumes were judged by Miss Phyllis Bennett, the prizes being awarded as follows:-—Best girl.—Helen Haley, as “Prince Charming.” Best boy.—Bob Collett, as a “Sheik.” Best couple.—Valda. Haley and Vic. (Clement, as “Mexican dancer and (■(Myboy. ” A special prize given by Miss Beneutt was won by Walter Powell as “Mae West. ”

The children had a very jolly time, games and dancing being thoroughly enjoyed, -while competitions afforded additional amusement, prizes for a ‘‘musical arms’ * contest being won by Valerio Evans and Wilfred Race in the juniors and Barbara Scott and Walter Powell in the seniors. Mr E. Hampton and Mr V. Clement oiliciated as M.C.s.

Miss Hampton took the opportunity of presenting her special prize foi general progress and conduct during the year to the winner, Lorna MeVee.

The dance . music was played by Mr.E. Hampton, enjoyable extras b -in. contributed by ' Mrs Hulev and Mi-. Bennett. ' A joyous item on the pro gramme was the arrival of “Aunti Fuzzy-Wuzzy,” a realistic pantomime dame impersonated by Mr V. Clement, with blow-outs, squeakers, .and othci novelties, which were distributed among the guests. Among those present were Misses Lola Dodd (early Victorian), Lorna McNcc (Peter Pan), Lorna Scragg (tennis girl), Helen Ilaley (Prince Charming), Valda Ilaley (Mexican dancer), Audrey Turnbull (fairy tale king), Olive Long (Princess Rosebud). Edith Wells (Robin Goodfellow), Dorothy Wells (bubbles), Annette Shields (sailor girl), Pamela .Pollock (fairy tale queen), Joan Jzod (jazz girl), Dorothy Hayes (Watteau shepherdess), .Laura Dowell (Rumanian), Florence Monk (powdei puff), Audrey Evans (a rose). Valerie Evans (a golden butterfly), and Kathleen File, A dele Race, Barbara Scott, Margaret Duusmore. Iris and Lila.MeNce, and Trixie Swarbriek all in pretty party frocks; Masters Tony and Jini Shields (tennis twins), Vie. Clement (Mexican cowboy), Walter •Powell (Mae) West), Ernest Langford (Mephistopheles), Hilton McNee (a golfer), Reggie <Jreaves (a Dutch hoy) Bob Collett, (a sheik), John, Harry- and Claude Monk, and Ivan, Jack'and Wilfred Race, all in cricket flannels, and Peter Scott, Eric Stenner and Willie Dunsmorc in ordinary suits.

The adults, present were Mesdames Haley, 0. Collett, Simmons. and blisses Phyllis and Lilian Bennett and Pickering, and -Messrs. Clemenl and Hampton.

Dance at Poho-o-Rawiri. The dance held on Wednesday evenin'; at Poho-o-Rawiri in aid of the fund for entertaining the Duke of Gloucester was a very successful and enjoyable function, there being a good attendance. The dance music was rendered by l,e Grand orchestra, and extras played by -Mr. To Kani To La during the supper interval were much appreciated. The duties of door-keepers were carried out by .Messrs. Swift, lb Connop and Kongo Halbert. The function wits successfully organised by -Mrs Takapuna Rangiuiu, assisted by many witling helpers, including representatives of various local women’s organisations who acted its hostesses. ’t he .Mayor, Mr. ,). Jackson, patron of tlie entertainment, was present, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs. Jackson. ine hostesses present were Mesdames W. E. Gof'fe, W. A. Howie, .1. Blair, L. Balfour, Tatham-Perry, George Uhrisp and lb Andrew, and' Miss \V. Lysuar. A savory buffet supper was served in the large dining-hall, a number of local Guiders and Rangers acting as waitresses in a most capable manner, and giving much other valuable assistance to the promoters. Several delightful musical items were given between dances, Mr. Titi Rangi contributing two beautifully played violin solos; Miss Joan l/.od, dressed in a knee length jazz frock of silver lame with large orange puli' sleeves, cleverly executing a tap dance; and little Miss Tua Smith, in a

charming Victorian frock of azure blue satin, singing very sweetly two songs, “Laekadiiy,” and “Remember Me,” with appropriate graceful actions and' steps. Mr. Bongo Halbert accompanied Mr. Rangi at the piano, Mrs. Esquilant played for Miss Tzod, and Mrs C. W. Smith, mother of the young vocalist, Tuu Smith, played her aceonipanimeuts. Among those present were Mrs Takapuna Rangiuiti, wearing a navy blue lace frock with a coatee to match; Mrs. •!- Jackson, a black satin frock trimmed with black lace; Mrs. \V. A. Bowie, white matallasse crepe trimmed with touches of black, with a threequarter coat to match; Mrs ,T. Blair, floral georgette in blue tonings; Mrs W. E. Goffe, black silk marocain with a. colored silk scarf; Mrs A. Clare, pale pink satin; Mrs D. ,T. Parker, black laee and georgette; Mrs Shone, black lace and georgette with a black coat; Mrs G. Harris, floral crepe in primrose and cherry, with a cherry velvet, coatee: Mrs G. Clirisp, white matalassc crepe with a purple shoulder cape; Mrs R. Andrew, cherry red saiin witn a cherry crushed velvet capelctte to match.

Mrs D. S. Williams was frockcd in black satin; Mrs Swift, in a red and black Russian costume; Mrs Halbert, purple net. and taffeta; Mrs TathamPerrv, black georgette and lace with a cherry red Spanish shawl; Mrs L. Balfour, black lace; Mrs C. W. Smith, black taffeta trimmed with white georgette; Mrs F. Neill, scarlet elephant crepe; Mrs. S. Beaul'oy, black georgette with a silver sequin collar; Mrs. Jacobs (Wales), apple green hocked dimity; Mrs H. Thompson, black georgette with a pale green

rguadie collar; Mrs. C. .Matthews, black lace; Mrs Rota, Keiha, black lace; Mrs Gavin (Wairoa), vieux rose crepe; Mrs Esquilant, rose pink georgette; Mrs To Mararo, brown floral .■repo; Mrs Izod, black crepe dc chine; Mrs J. Dunne, golden brown embossed’ georgette with a coatee to match; Mrs Can vain, wine colored marocain; Mcsdames Ken Harris, Bongo Halbert, George Harris, and Dan, Tamar.am. f\l iss W. Lyspar wore apple green georgette beaded in silver; Miss E. Tester, pale pink crepe gloria relieved with touches of pale blue; Miss Auld, white muslin pinspolted in green, worn with a green ring velvet coatee; Miss J. Blair, blue and white checked dimity; Miss Wineheombe, deep blue crepe-de-eliinc; Miss Howard, black lace; Miss B. Pnltridge. yellow and black .checked taffeta; Miss M. Knsor, pale green floral organdie over satin to match; Miss Wilkinson, yellow and white floral flat crepe; Miss M. Peyton, sprigged organdie trimmed with frills in yellow and orange tonings. Miss M. Colebrook was frockcd in bright meadow crinkled crepe; Miss R. Hewitson, black, white and green checked taffeta; Miss E. Pasley, floral flat crepe in apricot and beige rollings; Miss Z. Walker, white satin; Miss N. Stephenson, reseda green crinkled crepe ; Miss J. Lomas, floral taffeta in cherry and white; Miss E, Thomas, red organdie; Miss G. Smith, pale pink floral silk organdie; Miss J. Crawford, pale blue and white spotted organdie; Miss V. Dodd, red and grey checked taffeta; Miss M. Hamilton, rose pink floral silk voile; Miss B. Dobson, white muslin pin-spot-ted in black.

M iss N. Williams was wearing midnight blue ring velvet with a silver sequin collar; Miss N. White, pale apple green frilled taffeta; Miss A. Williams, jade green georgette; Miss M. Porter, black lace; Miss P. Pitt, flame colored lace combined with grey; Miss L. Williams, lemon georgette; Miss L. Nalder, black lace; Miss Berkham (Palmerston North), white organdie; Miss Sharpies, gold lace over deep peacock blue; .’•iiss J. Izod, silver Janie trimmed with Grange; Miss M. Rhone, floral georgette in autumn tonings; Miss P. Bennett, black crepe-de-chine. Miss N. Cowan was frocked in pale pink satin trimmed with diamante and worn with a jade green embossed georgette coatee: Miss L. Bennett, blue and white floral crepe-de-chine; Miss W. Cauvain, white silk organdie; Miss M. Doyle, pink crinkly crepe; Miss S. Pickering, black velvet; Miss G. Cauvain, pink georgette; Miss F. Cauvain, black satin trimmed with tangerine; Miss M. Parker, scarlet matalassc crepe villi a velvet coatee to match; Miss Hilda Smith.

Miss Brown wore white crepe-de-chine; Miss I. Smith, wine colored silk marocain; Miss G. Reid, apple green satin with a white crushed velvet coatee; Miss Ora Rangiuia, white matalasse crepe; Miss Smith, black velvet; Miss N. Murphy, scarlet ring velvet; Miss Shone, floral georgette; Misses Teina«and T. Reid (Whangnra), Miss Gavin (Wairoa), scarlet silk crepe.

Dance at Ormond A most successful function was held in tlio Ormond Hall on Tuesday evening, when the members of the Waerenga-a-hika Tennis Club hold their annual euchre party and dance. There was a. large attendance and an enjoyable evening was spent. The hall was nicely decorated with colored streamers.

The music was supplied by Mr. Pilkington’s orchestra, and much appreciated extras were rendered by Miss M. Farrow and Mr. L. Grey. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Messrs. E. Cook and IT. Pardoe.

A Monto Carlo waltz contest proved very popular, the winning couple being Miss M. Farrow and Mr. H. Rigney. The euchre prizes wenj to Miss Dixey and Mr. F. Warrington.

An annual event which is always looked forward to with pleasure by both town and country people is the Tc Knraka Flower Show, organised bv the Ladies’ Guild of St. John’s Church, Te Kara lea, which will lie held on Thursday next in the Waikohu Hall. Te Knraka. Guild members, assisted by many willing helpers, have been very active in making preparations for the show.