Women’s World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18587, 22 December 1934, Page 11

Women’s World

ZDaily sioun&

People and Parties

Mr and Mrs W. G. Shevratt are spending the holidays at their shack at Lake Rotoiti.

Mr and Mrs J. C. N. Thomas, accompanied by their daughters, the Misses E. and J. Thomas,' leave tomorrow for Lake Rotoiti. 'Their elder son, Mr N! S. Thomas, and his fiancee, Miss Aiiiy Reeves, Tolaga Bay, will join them there next Thursday'.

Mr and Mrs- J. Blair. Iranui road, accompanied by Miss Jocelyn Blair, let! yesterday on a camping holiday to Ruakituri. •

Mr and Mrs A. Hi Russell, Ngatapa, are spending the holidays in Auckland. ' .

Mr and Mrs’ A. Mclntosh, xMatawhero,. accompanied by their son, Master Lachlan Mclntosh, are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in Auckland. *

Miss Betty Quigley left yesterday to join the nursing staff -of To Puia Hospital. , Mrs N. Hooper, Sheehan street, left this morning for Morrinsville to spend the holidays .with her parents, Mrs Xelwyn Wood, , - . Misses Goi Mitchell, Nellier Griffin, Merle Bowman and Kathleen ,aud Peggy Mosf are leaving on Wednesday on a* motor camping tour, travelling to Auckland via Waikaremoana, Rotorua, and Hamilton, and calling at other places of interest before returning to Gisborne. Misses I), and M. Hawkins, and L. Godfrey are leaving during the weekend on a motor tbur to Waihi Beach, whore they will spending a camping holiday. Mr and Mrs R. G. Crawford, Riverside road, will be visitors to Te Kalia next week. i

Mr and Mrs 11. P. Barron, Tolaga Bay, accompanied by their family, arrive in Gisborne to-day to spend the holidays with Mrs Barron’s parents, Mr and Mrs W. E. Goffe, Ormond road.

Mr and Mrs R. W. Coop, Muriwai, left yesterday" on a holiday visit to Rotorua.

Mi find Mrs'O.' Ormerod, Waimata Valley, left yesterday on a' camping tour.

Miss G. Pyke has returned after a holiday trip to Waikaremoana and Hastings. Mr and Mrs S, D.,Nathan and family left to-day, to spend the holidays at Lake Rotoiti.) They will make a short. r v.isit to Auckland, next week, accompanied by Mr and . Mrs Eric Loisel, to meet Miss' Jeanette. Dunlop, who 'is returning .from England* by the Oronsay on Boxing Day. : - Mr and Mrs A. J. Stock, Domett street,. Mr and. Mrs . A. F. Houston, Score road, and Mr and Mrs E. J. Stock, leave early next week on a camping trip to Te Kaha. Mr and, Mrs. .T. Fraser, Whangara, are among the Poverty Bay visitors to Auckland for, Christmas., Miss R. Barry te leaving during the week-end for Auckland. Miss Jeanette Blair is leaving to-day for Wairoa to be the guest of Mrs.. ,4*. G. Nolan and the Misses., and -J. Nolan on a camping holiday. Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Butters, Whitakei’....streeti accompanied .by their family, arc spending the holidays at. Mount Maungamn, Tauranga. ; ' j Mrs. Ted Perry and Miss Joyce Perry are spending a lew days at Wairmww Valley as the gues}s of Mrs. A. S'. Monck.

Mr. and Mrs. Geoff. Newman, Whatatutu, accompanied by their two children, and also Miss Rei Newman, Waiinata, left this morning for Rotorua and Auckland, where they intend spending the Christmas and New Year holidays.,-

Mrs. A. A. McKay has returned from ati extended visit to the South Island, having been the guest of her father, Mr. J. Kearney, •‘Springfield,” Ranfurly, and of her sister, Mrs. F. Lalob, Mayoress of Roxburgh. Miss C. Parr, daughter of Sir Parr, High Commissioner for New Zealand in London, has returned to Web lington from Australia. Miss Shona Williams, who has been staying with Mrs. IV. Slonian, Tinakori road, Wellington, has returned to Gisborne.

A very jolly third birthday party was celebrated at the homo of Mrs. It. K. Twigley, Haiti, in honor of her wee nephew, Hilton Marshall-Smith, of Marton, who, with his mother is visiting relatives in Gisborne. About 18 little friends were present. The drawingroom and table looked gay with the bright Christmas decorations; and all the children in their paper hats added a touch to the gay scene. After the tea party the children spent a happy time on the lawn. The lolly scramble poved very popular. Mr. C. F. Marshall-Smith, of Marton, arrives in Gisborne on Saturday to join his family, who will return with him after Christinas. Mrs. A. F. . Excell, Hawera, accompanied by her family, is arriving tonight to spend Christmas and New Year with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D, G. Robertson, Russell street. Mr. and Mrs. J. Oranswick, Hicks Bay, with their family, are spending Christmas in Gisborne with Mrs. Cranswick’s sister, Mrs. L. Balfour, Fox street.

'Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Strawbridge, Whitaker street,, accompanied by their family, left yesterday on a .holiday visit td Whangarei. _ Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Speedy, Danncvirko, will be the guests of" the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reeves, Tolaga Bay, for Christmas.

Miss' A. L. Rees, Russell street, leaves on Monday for Ormond to be the guest of Mrs. W. Graham, “Ngakaroa,” for the Christmas holidays.

Mr. ■ and Mrs. S. E. Gillingham, Waerenga-o-kuff, and their family . are staving at Wainui Beach. ■ Mr. and Mrs.,lT. B. Williams, Turihaua station, accompanied by their family and bliss E. My hill, leave for Lake Rotoiti on Wednesday next. iMrs. C. 11. Seymour. “Mangaone," has returned from a holiday visit to the South Island. ■ Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Nolan. Ruakituri, are visiting Mr. J. W. Nolan at “Otipi.”

iMr. and Mrs. Bert Jordan and Miss Nancy Jordan, Te Kuiti, who are on a holiday motor tour, are expected in Gisborne on Tuesday and .will be the ghests of Mr. and Mrs. A. .T. Barnard, liurahura road, for a few days.

' Mr. G. T. Bull and Miss Molly -Bull Russell street, leave for Rotorua tomorrow. •

Miss Gwen. Shield is spending Christ, mas in Hawke’s Bay.

Mr and Mrs R. L. Maclean, Harris Street, leave to-morrow 'for the Waikato.

Mrs K. G. Runciman, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs A. L, Muir, Beta street, returns to her home near Rotorua to-morrow.

Misses E. Millar, 0. Oman, and 11. Gumming are leaving next week on,a camping holiday to Russell. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hutchinson are leaving next week on a camping holiday to Ana lira Bay, accompanied by the following party of guests: Mr. and Mrs. F. Bellerby (Matawai), Mr.- and Mrs. G. S. Bridge (Motu), Mr. and Mrs. A, C. Bellerby (Wluirekopae), Miss M. Bell-V-my (New Plymouth), and Mr. T. Sanders (Hawke’s Bay). Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Monck and Miss N. Monck, Waiinata Valley, intend leaving for Christchurch shortly after Christmas.

Miss Estelle Hamilton will be the guest of Mrs. Jamieson, Moreve, for the Christmas holidays. Miss Janet Burnett and Mr. Jim Burnett, Wellington, are staying with Mr. and Mrs. H. ,‘G. Burnett, “Paki-, hiroa,” East Coast.. •Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams, accompanied by their family, are staying with A(iss E. Williamson, Russell street. Mrs. W. Maclaurin,* Waipura, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Watkins, who have been staying with her since their return from Wellington this week, will spend Christmas with her other daughter, Mrs. J. D. \Villiams, Ruatoria. Mrs. W. L. Cook, Christchurch, ■ arrived in Gisborne this week to visit her sister, Mrs. A. J. Barnard, Hurahura road.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Reeves, Waikato. who have been staying with Mrs. J. Barns-Gvahani, Russell street, sines arriving in Gisborne, will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reeves, Tolaga Bay, returning to town for the annual tennis tournament.

Mrs. A. V. S. Reed, Hawke’s Bay, accompanied by her family, is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. S. Williams, "Kaharau,” Ruatoria, for the Christmas holidays. Miss Joan Margolioutli is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gully, Wainui, are spending Christmas with Mr. Gully’s relatives in Masterton, and will later go on a camping trip to Te Kaha. Miss Falconer, Gisborne, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Anderson, Wanganui. Mrs. Arthur Bright, Gisborne, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. R, Fee, Mountain road, Christchurch. Sir Michael and Lady Myers, Wellington, have left to spend Christmas at Hanmer Springs. The Dowager Lady Swaythling, who has been touring the Dominion for the last month, is staying with Mrs. David L. Nathan at the Hill, Manurewa, Auckland, before' suiling for Sydney next week.

Miss Sheila MacDonald, of London, daughter of the British Plume Minister, has left Auckland to visit friends in Hawke’s Bay. Accompanied by her brother, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, she has just completed a comprehensive tour of the Dominion. Mr. MacDonald travelled by aeroplane from Auckland to Wellington io join the Rangitane, which sailed for London on Friday morning. At Auckland Mr, and Miss MacDonald were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. vy. Scott Wilson, St. Stephen’s avenue, ParnellGarden party for DuEe

No one who was present at the reception given at Government House, Wellington, in honor of His Royal Highness Gje Duke of Gloucester will forget the loveliness of the day nor the delightful atmosphere of friendliness that pervaded the gathering. It. is estimated that there must'ha've been w'eli -oyer a thousand guests and the' cars'of many ol them made a long line up the drive to the house and out on the road for some time-.before half past three, when Their Excellencies wore rc-ady to'receive. Hundreds made their wav as well on foot across the lawns, forming yet another long and slowly-moving procession that found much to admire in the beauty oi the ’flower beds, the velvety green lawn and Ihe lovely trees. A most delightful addition to the function was the music of the Grenadier Guards Band, of which many of the guests could not hear enough. Lieutenant Elworthy announced the guests, assisted by Captain J. W. Twoedie, each . one making t.heir how or curtsey to the Duke of Gloucester. Tier Excellency Lady Bledisloe wore a frock of linden green georgette and lace with ruffled cape and ruffles at the end of the skirt. A small georgette hat to match was also worn. Surprise Birthday Party

On Tuesday afternoon the members of the Women’s National Reserve paid a pleasing tribute to their president, Mrs. W. E. Goffe, by paying a surprise visit to hei home in Ormond road to offer their felicitations and congratulations on the occasion of her seventieth birthday, which she was cele-’ brating that day. The hostess, who was completely taken by surprise, was very pleased to welcome her guests. They were entertained in the drawing-room, where the floral decorations were prettily carried out with lovely sweet peas in mixed, pastel shades. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, where a bowl of gold and yellow flowers adorned the table, on which a handsomely iced birthday cake was given pride of place. During the afternoon Mrs. Bruce, on behalf of the Women’s National Reserve, presented Mrs. Goffe with a beautiful piece of china as a birthday gift,.' Mrs. Goffe responded in a suitable speech, warmly thanking her visitors for their handsome gift and kind thought in visiting her. Mrs. Gof'te received her guests wearing a becoming frock of green silk crepe printed in shades of red to tone. Her daughter, Mrs. Clare, who assisted in entertaining the guests, wore a pretty frock of patterned vpile in pink tonings.

Christmas Party at Women’s Club

The Christmas party held on Tuesday evening by members of the Gisborne Women’s Club was most successful. There was. a large attendance, and as each member was accompanied by a friend, the reception room was well filled. The decorations had been most artistically carried out by Mesdames P. MeKengue, IP. Barry, ,W- M. Jenkins, Foster, N. Hooper, and Miss M. Barry.

Bright crimson streamers extended from corner l to corner- of the room overhead, and were interlaced at central points, and were also combined with silver tinsel for the adornment of tins' electric lights. From the ceiling, charming silver hanging baskets were suspended at intervals. Masses of crimson geranium and great bowls of other mixed crimson blooms comprised the floral decorations, the whole effect being brilliant.

At the entrance the guests were received by the vice-presidents, Mesdames N. Hooper, R, Hepburn, and W. Jennings, and in the room they were welcomed by the president, Mrs. C. if. Seymour, who was becomingly frocked in brown lace.

A delightful programme was presented by. the musical and literary circles, the former contributing the first half and the latter the second part of the entertainment. The items included vocal solos by Mrs. Phil Barry, the .convener of the circle, and Misses Olsen and Mary Scott, a humorous monologue by Miss Mary Barry, and a toe dance by Miss Colleen Perston. Each artist was heartily applauded, and readily gave an encore number in reponse. An interval, was taken for supper, which \vas daintily .served by the following hostesses: Mesdames McArthur, Havers, V, Clement, G. S. Vincent, and Foster, Misses McArthur, Havers, Foster, and Olsen.

After supper the literary circle gave a cleverly acted adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas' Carol” in costume to a most enthusiastic audience. In the course of the performance four carols were sung by a hidden choir composed of musical circle members. The. parts ,of the play were taken as follows:—Scrooge, Mrs. G. S. Vincent; Bob Gratchie, Mr. H. T. Sinclair; Mrs. Oatchit, Mrs. V. Clement; Spirit of Christmas, Mrs. N, Hooper; Fred, the nephew, Mrs. H. Holmes: a mission lass, Mrs. T. G. Lawless; Martha, Miss Mary Barry; Belinda, Miss Colleen Perston; Betty, Mis Audrey Sinclair; Bob, Miss Kathleen File; Tiny Tim, Miss Annette Shields; and Peter, Master Willie, Dunsmore.

The stage was appropriately furnished, and the children were provided with a real Christmas dinner, pudding and all, as described in tile story, there being no make-believe in this part of the production. The performers were warmly congratulated on the entertainment, which brought to a close a very happy Christmas gathering.

Kitchen Gift Party for Bride-elect

On Wednesday evening Mrs Baden Hacche and her sister, Mrs Eric Smith, were joint hostesses at a delightful “kitchen” gift party given in honor of Miss Amy Allen, -who is to be married next week to Mr A, Worthington. The party was 'held at Mrs Haceho’a homo in Ruteno road, the guests being entertained at a very enjoyable flag five-hundred tournament. The card tables were placed in the drawingroom, which was charmingly decorated with carnations and hydrangea. The players at the winning table were Mrs V. Harper, Miss N. Alien, and Messrs. J. Zachariah and G Maunder, each of whom received an attractive prize. A delicious supper was served, after which the. guest of honor, assisted by her sisters, Misses Joyce and Nell Allen, who are to be her bridesmaids.

ntened the many parcels of useful kitchen utensils with which she had been presented by the guests. Her fiance, Mr Worthington, expressed ‘hunks on her behalf for the generous collection of presents.

Mrs Tlacehc was wearing a pretty frock of pale green georgette, anti Mrs Smith a smart striped Shasta silk frock hi green tunings.

A charming frock of Lido, blue crinkly crepe was worn by the guest if ihorior, and her mother, Mrs Allen, wore a becoming, frock of figured silk mnrnenin in brown and fawn. Miss Joyce Allen chose a graceful pale blue sarin frock, and Miss Nell Alien was daintily froekcd in, salmon pink flat crepe.

The - hostesses! mother, Mrs 'll. Hopkinson, was wearihg a becomingly fashioned frock of striped 'Shasta silk in shades of brown.

Among the guests were Mesdames Colcbourne and V. Harper; Mr and Mrs W. Newton; Misses E. West, Stewart, L. Smith, Crombie, N. Nelson, J. Mac-Gibbon, Richardson, 11. Winter, and N. .Sawyer; Messrs. Baden HaecUe, Erie Smith, N. Bumilgc, West Worthington, W. Htfpkinson, Bruasderi T. Williams, D. Watt, G. Maunder, J. Zaehariah, J. Gemmell, 11. Bell, and L. Martin.

Morning Tea Party Mrs. Gordon Reeves entertained several friends at a delightful morning tea party at the “Mary Elizabeth” on Wednesday in honor of to-day’s popular bride, Miss Peggy Seymour. The tables were prettily decorated, with mixed flowers, and the guests enjoyed a delicious tea. Mrs. Reeves received her guests, wearing a smartly modelled frock of light wool crepe patterned in gold, brown and fawn tonings on a white ground, a brown hat, and skin shoes to tone.

The guest of honor wore a neat tailored swagger suit of white flat crepe, and a smart little emerald green toque. The. guests were Mesdames 11. E. Williams (Ruatoria), 11. V. Stovall. If. Cave and It. Watson; Misses M. Macaulay, A. and E. Barker, J. Ludbrobli (I’liatoria), and W. Barns-Graham.

Dance at Blue Room The Blue Room was crowded to capacity on Thursday evening when an energetic ladies’ committee held a dance there in aid of the City Rand funds, the function being very enjoyable. The dance music was rendered by Mrs. Menzies’ orchestra, and the duties of M. were capably carried out. by Messrs N. Bedstone and McDonald.

The committee who organised the dance, and supper arrangements comprised ’Mesdames Reid, VarleyT; Ha.nkey, Kermcide, and Robinson. A dainty sitdown supper was served, the tables being prettily decorated with sweet peas and asparagus fern. During the supper interval extras played by Miss Gwen Wilson and Mr. N. Redstone were much appreciated.

Victoria League’s Junior Branch The members of flic junior branch of the Victoria League of Poverty Bay concluded their activities for the year with a very enjoyable garden party arranged by the convener, Mrs L .). Quigley, and held in the large and pretty garden of Mrs A. T. Coleman’s home in Butene road.

Games- and competitions were entered into with nmc'li pleasure by the young people, and a'delightfully-acted little play, “The Dear Departed,” was given .by some of the members, the cast of characters 'being as follows: — Mabel Merryweather, Miss Lyall Davis; Mrs Slater, Miss Isobol Coleman; Mr Slater, Miss Alison Carson; Mr 'Ben Gordon, Miss Margaret Newman; Victoria 'Slater, Miss Lillias Quigleyj Mrs Gordon, Miss Josephine liarre.

A dainty' tea was served in a shady spot in the garden, and all present had a very jolly afternoon. Those present included Mesdames A 'T. Coleman and T. J. Quigley; Misses I. Coleman, A. Carson, Vivienne Quigley, Milla Scott, Thelma Hutton, Betty Quigley, Barbara Buscko, Iris .Johnston, Adrienne Pritchard, Lillias Quigley, June Adair, Edith Whitfield, Elaine 'liarre, Gwen Henderson, 11. Harrc, Nora Innes, Lyall Davis, and M. 'Newman.

Dance at Le Grand Cafe

A very jolly and successful dance was held last evening at Le Grand Cafe by the matron and nursing stall of the Cook Hospital in aid of the nurses’ wireless fund. Despite the extreme heat, there was a very good attendance, and dancing was carried on until a late hour. Le Grand orchestra provided the dance music, and at a very well patronised buffet cool drinks were served throughout 'the evening. Bridge tables placed in the lounge for the entertainment of non-dancers were engaged early by card players, who enjoyed many interesting rubbers. A delicious sit-down super was much appreciated, the tables looking very attractive with green glass vases of gaillardias and feathery greenery. While seated at supper each lady was given a glittering silver tinsel coronet, and her partner received a. novel clown’s hat of gold, these being immediately donned, giving a festive appearance to the scene, both in the supper and ballroom. The trucking was very pretty and colorful, some lovely gowns being worn. The committee responsible for the successful organisation of the function comprised the matron, Miss Lcipst, and Sister Ifall, secretary, and Sister Staunton, treasurer, who acted as hostesses. Miss Leipst, wearing black georgette and lace, received the guests at the head of the stairs, assisted by Sister Ifall, in shell-pinlc georgette and lace, and Sister Staunton in black lace and georgette, with a large silver rose on one shoulder.

Among those present were Dr. R. J. B. Hall and Mrs Hall, the latter wearing a graceful frock of sky blue embossed georgette; Dr. W. A. Bowie and ifrs Bowie, the latter’s frock of white reptile cloth being Dimmed with in lei godets of black; Mr P. R. Muir and Dr. Nina Muir, the latter wearing white georgette fashioned with a slight train; Mr ami Mrs G. I). Taylor, the latter Trucked in sprigged crepe suede, combined with deep cream lace; Mr and Mrs W. Carrulliers, the hitter’s frock being of sh'cll-pink fancy organdie; Mr and Mrs Bean, the latter wearing black satin. Mrs A. .). Barnard wore a frock ol floral georgette in black and green, combined with black lace; Mrs A. \V. J. Mann, black satin printed in a small design in green and gold; Mrs W. L. Cook (Christchurch) pdwder blue lace; Mrs W. F. lies, bottle green satin;

“Mr. Grimes,” from Markham Lees’ suite, “The Mater Babies.’ Other items were a piano duo (Henry Coleman) by Bruce Mclvor and Bill 'Jensen; 'Margaret Simpson, playing Elgar’s “Chanson de.Matin"; “Lamentations ot a Doll” (Cesar Franck), played by little Kathleen Dominey; “Arietta” and “Waltz in E Minor” (Grieg), played by Norma Henderson; Joan Parker’s items, “Two Cuban Dances" (Cervantes) and “Rickshaw Ride” ; “ Humoresque” (Cade), by Ailsa Porter; McDowell’s “A.D.' 630,” descriptive of the arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, played by Miss Faram; Tschaikovski’s “Trepak"' from the “Nut-Cracker Suite," played by Joan Parker and Marcia Robinson. A Beethoven quartet, first movement of the Fifth Symphony, played by Misses M. Robinson, M. Simpson, N. Henderson and Joan Parker, was the concluding item of a well-arranged recital, and the girls repeated the success of the “Magic Flute” overture. On behalf of the guests, Mr. W. Kohn expressed thanks to Miss Smith and her pupils. The guests were then served with supper. Miss Smith was presented with two bouquets, one from her pupils and one from the parents present. Jhe teacher was gowned in cellophane lace in tea rose stiades, and the studio was decorated with huge bowls of azaleas and native shrubs of a light green.