People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18760, 17 July 1935, Page 10

People and Parties

Miss Barbara Somerville, Remuera, Auckland, is .spending a holiday in Gisborne.

Miss M. Daniell, M.A., Dip. Ed., of the Napier Girls' High School, has resigned her position, and will leave shortly for England, where she will take a post-graduate course at the London School of Economics, and at. King's College, London University.

Miss M. Macaulay left yesterday on a short visit to Hawke's Ray to. be the guest of Mrs. H. V. Stovell, Waipukurau, returning on Saturday next.

} Mrs. W. 11. Kemp, Russell street, returned on Saturday after a holiday visit to Auckland.

Miss J. Hunter, Whakatane, is visit frig her sister, Mrs. \V. E, .Moxley, Clif fowl street.

Mr. and Mrs. It. A. Barton, Whitaker street, returned en Saturday after a week's visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. S. Booth, who have been spending a holiday in New Zealand, touring in both the North and South Islands, staying part of the time in Gisborne as tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. Trowell, Mangapapa, are due to arrive in Sydney to-day on their return journey to England. They will travel via Suez by the Orsova, leaving Svdnev on July 20.

Surprise Party On Monday evening a very jolly surprise party visited tho home of Dr. and Mrs. \V. A. Bowie, Kaiti esplanade. Tho unexpected guests were warmly welcomed by their host and hostess who. though unprepared for an influx of visitors, were very pleased to see t.hem, ntui all spent a most delightful evening. The drawing-room, where the time passed all ton quickly with dancing and community singing, was prettily decorated with beautiful pink and mauve stock intermingled with green foliage. A dainty supper was served in the dining-room, where mixed spring bulbs adorned the table. During the evening Mr. it. Corbett delighted those present with some pianoforte solos. Mrs. Bowie was wealing a graceful frock of cherry red chiffon, with n white panne velvet coatee.

Those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Fox (Tokomaru Ray), Mrs. R. G. Sherwood-Hale (Tokomaru Bay) ; Misses Russell. W. and B. Barns-Graham, M. Blair. S. Barton, and S. Williams ; Dr. R,. N. Mackay (Te I'uia Springs). Dr. M. Pemberton. Dr. Dovi, Messrs. J. Corbett, P. Williams, M. R. Mamie, and Barns-Graham. Golden Wedding Tho fiftieth anniversary of their wedding was celebrated oil Monday bv Mr Peter Alexander Clark and Mrs "dark at their home, Crossbill, in Onewa road, Xorthcote. Auckland. They were mar ricd ;it the Masonic Hall, Alexandria I'arade. Glasgow, Scotland, on July 15, 1885, the Rev. Robert Tomson officiating;. They arrived at Auckland in 1910 by the steamer Tainui. and have lived :ii Xorthcote for the past 24 years. Mr Clark was born at Moffat, Dumprieshire, Scotland, on September 17. 1860, being the youngest son of Mr .lames Clark. He served his apprentice ship to the general engineering trade at Glasgow, and subsequently was engaged in erecting machinery and plant in various parts of Scotland and England, in the United States, and East Indies. On coming to Auckland he followed this trade until his retirement ■ix years ago. Before her marriage Mrs Clark was Miss Jennie Grieve. the youngest daughter of Mr William Grieve. * of Dunoon, Argvle, where she was born on March 2.'1865. Mr and Mrs Clark have three sons and a daughter living of a family of six.

Ladies' Golf Yesterday afternoon in ideal weather tho Judy members of the Poverty Bay Ladies' Golf Club took part in a. medal match in conjunct ion with the first qualifying round for the Oman Cup. Some -very good scores were handed in, including a gross score of 7(5, only :uie over par, 'by Miss Winnie BarnsGraham, who wag the winner in the A division with a net score of 73 (handicap 3). Mrs A. F. Houston, 89—11 —78, was second among the senior players.

In the B division Mrs F. T. Robinson was first with 103—30—73; and Miss M. Smith, second, 103—2 t each of these players reducing her handicap.: The ladies' committee has arranged to hold tut open tournament on Monday and Tuesday, August 5 and G, and expect several visitors from outside clubs, as well as entries from the Coast and country clubs. It is the first open tournament held by the lady members, and it is hoped there will be sufficient entries to warrant :naking it an annual fixture, as in other centres. On the first day, in the morning, the qualifying round for the open championship and Awapitni tournament will be held in conjunction with a medal match, and in the afternoon the first round will lie played as well as a bogey match. On Tuesday morning there will ho another bogey match while the second round is played, and the finals -will be decided in the afternoon. Onjy eight will qualify for each main event, but the players who fail to qualify will be eligible for the medal and bogey matches.

All tho girls liked Mary. The boys thought she whs a "good Scout," too, but none of them got heartsick and dismal if she didn't turn up at a party. Then, suddenly, the lads began rushins her. The reason we'll leave to her friend, Sue, who commented: "Mary, you can't imagine the differonco that Maison Owen 'perm' makes!"*

Poverty Bay Hunt Club In beautiful weather the Poverty Bay hounds met at Pulia on Saturday, members of (lie Hunt Club enjoying a good day's sport. The ladies of the district provided a much appreciated picnic tea ami refreshments on the property "' Mr. McKay Campbell.

The mounted followers included the master. Mr. 11. H. Dods. and Mis. Dods; Misses F. Murphy, C. Dymock, M. Sherralt, S. Umerod'. J. Bloomlield, I. McKenzie. and J. Dods; Messrs. Gaukrodgcr, Tong, M. ami E. Moore, Amund son. King (2). Among the onlookers were Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore; Mesdamcs 0. Bloomfield, W. B. Mnckie, D. D. Dowding, Hale and Harris.

Cabaret at Le Grand Cafe A very jolly cabaret was held on Saturday nigiat at Le Grand Cale, when the music was provided by the Inter' national Cabaret Band at present visiting Poverty Bay and the East Coast. There was ;i good attendance of dancers, all of whom spent a. most, enjoyable evening. The. floor was in excellent order and the ballrooms presented a gay and colorful scone, some lovely frocks being worn, many in bright colors. Novelty numbers by the orchestra caused additional entertainment and much amusement.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W." L. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Loisel, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Chrisp: Mrs. G. W. White. Misses. J. Dunlop, P. Gunn, W. Barns. Graham, M. Blair. .1, Fullertou-Sinith (Marton), S. Williams, M. Martin, J. Alien, K. West, P. and N. Martin, T. Ferris. R. Scott, B. Dobson. J. Morris, B. and I. Sharpies, E. Gould, N. Sawyer, and X. Allen.

Messrs. P. Williams. P. Blundell (Waipawa), M. R. Maude, R. Dobson, X. Loisel, A. McPhail. .1. Willock, Little (Hawke's Bay), C. Bowden, .1. Olds. Pi. Edwards, P.. Hav, It. Hughes. R. Evans, D. Ryan, P." Walker, S. Skeet. K. Boys, W. Selves, L. Duncombe and R. Colebourne. Farewell Evening Party A very jolly farewell party was given last week by Mrs. W. E. Moxley at her home in Clifford street in honor of Miss Eva Swinuertou, who- is soon to take up her residence in Auckland. Iceland poppies and other early spring flowers were used with artistic effect for tho decoration of the drawing-room, where the guests were entertained at bridge. A cheery fire kept the room warm and cosy, while bridge was much enjoyed. A delicious supper was. served informally, and charming gifts were awarded to Miss A. Edwards, who won first prize for bridge, and to Miss M. Roddick, the winner of another prize.

The guest of honor was also the, recipient of a charming gift, which she was asked to accept on behalf of those present as a farewell token of friendship. Miss Swinnerton expressed thanks in a few suitable words.

Tho hostess received her guests wearing a smart cocktail jumper and skirt of black ring velvet. Her sister, Miss J. Hunter, Whakatane, who assisted her, chose, a navy blue and white printed silk crepe frock. The guest of honor was gracefully frocked in leaf brown crepe suede. Her mother, Mrs. K. Swinnerton, wore flat crepe patterned in navy blue and rose pink, and her sister, Mrs. W. C. Scott, wore Burgundy red crinkled crepe. The guests included , Misses A. Edwards. L. Godfrey, M. Pioddick. E. lelinek, E. Robb, D. Hawkins, and M. Campbell.

Farewell Bridge Party Last Wednesday evening a delightful bridge party was given by Mis. W. Seoll al her home in Russell street in honor of her sister, Miss Eva Swinneriiin, who is leaving Gisborne shortly tq reside hi Auckland. Bridge was played at five tables in the drawing-room, while some of the older guests and non-br.idge players spent a jolly social evening sitting ,ound a cheery hie. in the dining-room. Uoth rooms were, prettily decorated with anemones, Iceland poppies and yellow jonquils, and later in the evening the folding doors between them weie thrown open and a dainty supper was served. Airs. W. D. Morley was successful in winning a prize for bridge and Mrs. J. Kane was awarded a prize, each receiving a charming gift. The hostess received her guests wearing a smart frock of chocolate brown French crepe trimmed with gold lame, iler mother, Mrs. E. Swinnerton, wore a becoming black georgette and lace gown. A pretty cocktail jumper in figured Liberty crepe in green fallings, and it green skirt were worn by the guest, of honor. Among those present were Mesdames A. \V. Harper, B. Lockhart, A. G. Cairns. W. D. Morley. B. Adair, W. Kohn, A. Sandlant, L. Clare, .1. Kane, L. Harries J. Mae Donald, W. Hall, R. W. Emerson, \V. E. Moxley, C. If. Ferns and 11. lJuini : Misses D. Hawkins, T. Ferris, It Erskine. .1. "obb. A. Edwards. M. Swinnerton, D. Emerson, L. Godfrey, and J." Hunter (Whakalane). Victoria League Luncheon Party for Lady Galway There was a very largo assembly of Victoria League members at the Gisborne Hotel yesterday when Her Excellency, Lady Gahvay, was entertained there at lunch by the Poverty Bay branch of the Victoria League. The members met in the drawing-room upstairs, where a large coal lire, and large bowls of beautiful spring flowers combined in giving an atmosphere of charm. The flowers included some particularly line Iceland poppies in a bowl on a central table, and many bowls of jonquils and tall vases of primus blossom. On arrival. Lady Galway was welcomed by the president. Miss A/ L. Bees. M.A., LI. 8., and then presented with a beautiful bouquet of violets by Mrs T. A. Crawford, accompanied by a short speech wishing Lady Galway and her husband, the Governor-General, and their family a very happy time in New Zea-. laud. Members of the Victoria League executive, former presidents and otiiee bearers, and representatives of various women's organisations were then presented to Lady Galway by Miss Bees. The others present proceeded to the dining-room to take their seats. Lady Gahvay was accompanied bv Mrs George llobertson, daughter of the Mayoress, Mrs D. \V. Coleman, who through illness was'unable to he present. At the official table Lady Galway was seated at the right-hand of the president, and the Deputy-Mayoress at, the left. On the other side of Her Excellency was Mrs W. G. Sherratt, M.8.E.. one of the oldest members of the League and a former Mayoress. Souvenir menu cards, attractively designed, and tied with narrow red, white and blue ribbon, were provided for all those present. After lunch Miss Bees expressed the pleasure felt by all at the presence of Lady Galway, who responded in a short speech (hanking the league members for the trouble they had taken in entertaining her, and mentioning her association with Empire societies in England. She said that although she had not been an active member of the Victoria League oi- other Empire societies while living

in England, she was very interested in their work, more especially now that she was in Mew Zealand, where the Victoria League, as in England and throughout, the Empire, was doing such excellent work. Rile thought, it wonderful that although so far away from the Mother country, this loyal Dominion had the interest and welfare of the British Empire and its people at heart. Lady Galway concluded by voicing her admiration of the table decorations, remarking on the wonderful flowers she had seen since, her arrival in New Zealand. Ilvr next visit being to the Cook Hospital, she graciously requested the violets adorning the tabic for the patients, and holding her beautiful bunch of flowers she departed with musical honors. Lady Galway looked charming in a ■ •oat and skirt of cinnamon brown kasha and a felt hat to match. Miss Bees was wearing a navy blue maroeain frock relieved with white, and a leaf brown vclour felt hat to match her fur necklet. A Burgundy red wool crepe frock was worn by the Deputy-Mavoress with a hat to match.

Among) those present, were Mesdames W. G. Sherratt, T. Y, Cuthbert, C. Gray, G. Bloomfield. G. A. Nichoils, T. 0. 'Crawford, W. E. Goffe, A. M. Bulled, K. J. Clirisp, L. Coltorill, E. G. Matthews, W. Graham. B. J. Holdsworth. T. 'Corson, 1). G. Robertson, L, Miles' W. A. Bowie, Dai-ton, J. Q. N. Thomas. K. Ewnrt Brown, E. T. Doddrell*. A. G. Jeffrey. E. M. Hutchinson, F. I'l. Hill, S. P. Beeves. \V. D. Lysnar, YV. .Jennings, .). Pvlcc. J. Stephenson, YV. A. Smithy G. If. Seddon. C. H. Seymour, 0. (.'<■ Thornton. Douglas Smith, A Stoneham. T. G. Lawless. YV. B. YVillock. G. Cuthbert, J. YV. Williams, E. Iveson. J. McKcc. F. C. A. Lcggett, I). MeKeague. McGibbon. J. .S. YVauehop. D. Bruce Wait. A. YV. J. Mann, C. Matthews. C K. Williams (Buatoria), B. F. Gambrill, P. F.

Parker, E. Trowell. Grnfcnm, E. C. Fairlie, \V. 1 aty, Freeman, L. Field. A. J. Harris, C. M". Hutchinson, W.' Han*) ton Irvine, Hugh denes. H. Holmes, IL 11. PeCosta, E. T. Doddrell. 11. Chrisp, F. R, Ball, J. B. Broadhurst, and P. Barrv; Misses M. and L. Tucker, I!. Murray,rMcShane. O'Shea, W. Lysnar, L. Hutchinson, A. Jcrram, and M. Bees. Evening Bridge Party On Saturday evening Mrs. J. VT. Kane was hostess at a deligihtful farewell party given at her home in Falmerston road in honor of Miss Eva Swinnerton, who is departing soon from Gisborne on an extended visit, to Auckland. A large firo burned in each of the

two rooms, connected with folding doors, in which the-guests wen- ontert'ainecl, keeping them beautifully warm and comfortable. The floral decorations ,vere charmingly arranged with japonica and Iceland poppies intermingled with asparagus fern. In one room bridge was played at five tables bv some of the guests, while in the other the remainder of those present indulged in social chat until later in the evening, when the folding doors were Jit-own open and the combined company took-part in an amusing competition. A delicious supper was served, after v.-uicll musical, items were enjoy, d, Mrs. !* K, Robinson contributing some de, !i«httul vocal solos, and Mrs. Bnnie -jiaved the pianoforte accompaniments ■or' communis, singing at which nit ;i",,.al mined' in' piugingi popular songs. The bVidge tournament was won by Mrs. < . !'/, Robinson, and another prize by Mrs; Hume. The winner "i the rompetition moved to be the guest of honor, ,\ hiJc a prize was awarded also to Mrs. AV. n. Morley. each of whom was re ■o aided bv a charming gift.

The hostess welcomed her guests wearing a becoming frock of black gcos - ette and la e over shell pink. She was assisted bv her sister. Miss L. Godfrey, i- bo was smartly frocked in black crepe, irimmed with hand i'agotting. The guest of honor chose a smartly modelled cocktail jumper of printed crepe in rod and green toning!) on a' background of black and grey, worn with a black skirt. Among! those present' were Mesdanies B. Swinnerton, W. Scott, A. Burne, W T . D. Moreley, A. Af. Wclham, A. G. Cairns, B. Dodge, B. Adair. L. Harries, N. Hooper, 0. 11. Ferris, McCarroll, E. W. Emerson. A. Sandlant;. Khull, ,W. A. Hall, G. Jeune, K. A. Woodward, C. E Robinson, R. G. Lockhart, A. W. Harrier. L Cuff. Ouinn (Australia], and L. Claro ; Misses E. Jelinek, D. Emer'on. T. Ferris, D. Hawkins. M. Roderick. M. Campbell, and J. Robb. Evening Farewell Party '•The Laurels," Ormond road, the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Ferris, was the scene of a jolly party last week when Mrs. Ferris and her daughter, Miss Tui Ferris, invited several friends to farewell Miss Eva Swinnerton prior to her departure for Auckland. Fink and white camellias were tastefully arranged for the adornment of,the drawing-room, where the guests spent a very enjoyable social evening, supper being handed round informally. Mrs. Ferris wore a becoming frock of black lace and georgette. A patterned cocktail jumper in black, white and green, and a black shirt were worn by Miss Ferris. The guest of honor chose u graceful frock of leaf brown crinkled crepe. Her mother, Mrs. E. Swinnerton, wore mulberrv floral crepe, and her sister, Mrs. W. 'Scott, was locked in Bugnndy red flat crepe. The guests included .Mesdames J. Kane, K. W. Emerson. Sandlant, H. Dunn, W. Hall, and J. Russell: Misses M. Campbell, J. Zachariah, I). Emerson. 1). Bayliss, and E. Jelinek. Gisbcrne Women's Chib

Yesterday morning the Gisborne Women's Club was honored by a visit from Lady Galway, who had been pleased to accept from the president and members an invitation to morning tea while His Excellency was with the returnee] soldiers.

The large reception room was beautifully decorated with large bowls of jonquil's, lucerne, anemones and camellias. the arrangement of the flowers having been carried out very artistically by Mesdames P. Barry, 11. E. Hill, WJennings and W. McKeague. The flowers were provided by gardening circle members.

The. club committee, which was in charsc of the function, comprised Mrs C. H Seyihour, president, Mesdames W. McKeague, P. Barry, W. M. Jenkins, vice-presidents, H. £'. Hill, lion, secretary, F. R. Hill, hon treasurer, E. T. Doddrell, Olliver, N. Hooper, E. Trowell, W. A. Smith, hon. minute secretary, "H. R. Kendon, W. Jennings, and 11. Holmes, and Mrs J. Pyke, a former secretary, who had put her car at Her Excellency's disposal for the morning. There was a large attendance of members and guests, who were all assembled at the club when Her Excellency arrived accompanied by the Deputy-Mayoress, Airs George Robertson, daughter of the Mayor, her mother being unavoidably absent- on account of illness.

iL'acly Galway was wearing a becoming three-quarter length coat and skirt of cinnamon.- .-brown kasha- and a felt hat !o match trimmed in front with a diamante, buckle.

■ The Deputy-Mayoress was frocked in Burgundy red wool crepe trimmed with touches of while, and a hat to match.

The president, Mrs C. H..' Seymour, wearing a -black-tailored , ensemble suit

with a black velonr felt hat trimmed with a feather tyuill, and an ei'inine fur necklet, welcomed Lady Galway, whom she presented on behalf of club members with a charming bouquet of violets and thiers-de-lis.

All present joined in singing the National Anthem, after which at. the invitation of Lady Galway each guest was presented to her. A dainty morning tea was served, during which Tier Excellency conversed with some of tho guests.

A pleasing little incident was the arrival of Mrs Luttrell, one of the oldest early settlers in Poverty Bay, who is in her eighty-fourth year, to pay tribute to- Lady Galway by presenting her with a handworked"' centrepiece, the work of her own hands. Her Excellency was pleased to accept the gift, graciously thanking the donor. The morning passed all too quickly, and though everyone had the honor oT personally meeting Lady Galway, whose

charming personality and gracious manner captivated all who were present, it was regretted that, she had not time to give an address. •lust before taking her departure l.ady Galway spoke a- few words, thanking ;he members for their hospitality, and saying how pleased she was to have personally met so many of the (Jisbornc people. Among those present were Mesdames 0. 11. Sevmour. J. Pvke, T. A. Crawford, If. "K. Hill, Dr' Bruce Watt, N. Hooper, 11. B. Kendon, F. R. Hill. Voodward. W. M. Jenkins, E. Trowell, H. Holmes. G. S. Vincent, A. Clement. P. <•-. Lawless, 11. T. Sinclair, P. V .U-lward, Nesbui, McGibbon, Moore. V.". \TeKoa"ue, L'ercv, J. Monk. I*. Barry. U . R.'Goffe, Esquilant, F. 11. Hi!)- ■ iennings. .)'. McKYmV C. fJ'aUPrsfield. G Mali hews. C. Parker. J. .1. Tifieu. Hi. k-son. '!' Kllery. W. A. Smith. WI), r.ysnnr. McKenstie. A. M. Puflctl ".. I.' Doddrcll. Ingvam, Collin. C. II 'FVh-k. H. Lvsn&r, and J. Y. Culhhrr! ; Misses \Y. Lvsnar. N. Arnold. J. Tifien. B. MunVv. !'>am. Hic.ksnn. Havers. rY«hca, Rl'iiCfU..- McDonald. Ghnvillc (2. Dunedin), and M Rees.