Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19028, 30 May 1936, Page 11

Women's World

People and Parties

Mrs. Charles Matthews, “Alyth,” Afangapapa, accompanied by Miss Lois Matthews and Miss Jean Campbell, Matawai, left on Thursday on a holiday visit to Rotorua. Mrs. W. H. Smith, Clifford street, and Mrs. A. T. Smith, “Smithfield,”- I’atutahi, left on Thursday for Auckland to attend the Eilerslie winter race meeting. , Mrs. F. Tolerton, Buhver road, accompanied by her little daughter, Jean, and Mrs. T. Adams, Cheeseman road, sailed from Tokomaru Bay by the Remuera for Wellington. Miss Shirley Ormond, Ormond road, is j visiting Hawke’s Bay. Mr. and Mrs. T. Fraser, and Miss Marion Fraser, Whangara, are visiting I Auckland for the races. ' Mrs. F. Holloway, Opotiki, is the ! guest of Mrs. Mahoney, Score road. ■ Misses J. Rutledge and F. Burke are i the guests of Mrs. George Bloomfield, Whatatutu. for the Hunt this week. Airs. Ralph Murphy, Panikau, is the guest of Mrs. II H Dods, Whatatutu, j for the Hunt festivities. | Mrs, A. 8. Muir, Fitzhcrbort- street, I who accompanied her daughter to tier ! school in Alarton, is now visiting Wellington. Mrs. G. Moore’s house party at Te Hau station for the Whatatutu Hunt ineludes Misses F. and 1.. Hood, M. Murphy, S. Oimerocl, M. Fraser, B. McKenzie, and ,T. Hood. Queensland. ; Miss Mona Blair, Ira.niti road, has rc- ; turned from a brief visit to Hawke's i Bay. I Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Kemp, of “Kiroi,’ Ruatoria, are visiting Auckland for the races ; they are the guests of Mrs. F. J. i Kemp, Taknpuna. j Miss T. Lars ham, 'Ft. Albans, Christ* 1 church, has left for a holiday visit to i Gisborne and Auckland, j Miss Christine. Parr, daughter of (he * High .Commissioner for Xow Zealand, lias j arrived at {Sydney on ''or way to Xow J Zealand. ‘ Miss Betty Griffiths, Remuera. Auckland. who- for the past two years has j assisted Miss Grace Hutton at the Epj som Girls’ Grammar' Rehool. has been ' appointed as phvsical drill and games mistress at- lona College. Havelock North, and .will, take up her new position at the beginning of next mouth. Miss Griffiths is well known in tennis circles in Auckland. whe’e she has many fine achievements to her credit, and is. very popular among those in the. younger set in Auckland, where she will he much missed.

Miss Olive Christophers. Gisborne, is staying with her aunt. Miss M. Chrtstonhers. Cambridge.' Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vine, have lefi Christchurch for Gisborne, where they will make their home. Miss B. Luttrell, Waimana, is spending a few weeks' holiday in Gisborne. The, Mayoress of Auckland, Mrs. Ernest Davis, who has recovered from her recent illness, has left on a visit to Rotorua. Miss C. Recce, Christchurch, arrived in Gisborne on Thursday to he the guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. M, Gunn, Wainui road..

Miss Pam Price has returned from a brief visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr. and Mrs. 8. 0. Clare, Tarawa, were visitors to Gisborne this week. Mr. and Airs. E. T. .Ghrisp, Stout street, and Miss Rita Barry, are visit ing 'Auckland. Mrs. Hunter Caldwell, Tolaga Bay, was a Coast visitor to Gisborne this week, and was a guest at “BraPbttrn,” AVainui road.

Miss Shona Williams, Fitzherbert street, has returned from a holiday visit to Blenheim and Wellington. Airs. G. I. Parker, Rawiri street, has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. John Powell, who lias been visiting her parents in Christchurch, returned to Gisborne on Thursday. Miss Connie . Syntes; who has been the guest of Airs. W. Iv. Andrews, Alangapapa, and Airs. W. Blathwayt, Fox street, while on a holiday visit to Gisborne, returned to Hawke’s Bayyesterday.

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.Miss Eileen Hegarty, Gisborne, who has been spending a holiday in Gibraltar, has returned to London. Mrs. Bavlv, jun., AVairoa, visited Gisborne tins week.

Miss Jean Marshall Is leaving tomorrow for AVaipukurau. Mrs. F. AYrey X T olan, Russell street, has left on a visit to Christchurch. Visitors to Gisborne for the golden wedding celebrations of Mr. and Airs. D. Grant, Ormond road, included Airs. J. Olsen, AVairoa, Airs. .T. Coles, Auckland, Airs. AVa 11 and her daughter, Miss AVa 11, Hawke’s Bay, Airs. S. Hodges, Levin, and Air. and Airs. A. Grant and family, Tikitiki.

Mrs. T\ Goodman ami Airs. F. ,Staff i?iior, are visiting Gisborne.

Aliss Ngairo Langridge left on Thursday to continue her training at .the Auckland Training College, after spendmg tire vacation with her parents.

Air. and Airs. George, who have been the guests of Mrs. AA 7 . Greggan, Te Ka nka, have returned to Levin. Air. mid Airs. E. IL Afenzies, and ATr. L. ridge. Tvaitangata. also have been the guests of Mrs. Greggan. Ladies’ Golf Notes

Oil Tuesday morning a match arranged for unqualified players was contested on the Awapuni golf links, the winner being Airs. T. \V. White. On Wednesday afternoon the Coronation medal and Aotearoa Cup, which are being competed for throughout New Zealand, was played in conjunction with an L.G.U’.' medal match. The winners in the A division were Mrs. V 7. Harper. 87—11—76. Aliss Bagnall was second, 95 —18—77. In the B grade Mrs. K. Bull was first. 114—25—79. and Mrs. Ahisgrave second, ICO—l9—Bl.

Engagements An engagement is announced between Colin Way tlt Craig, of Raglan, oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. G. Craig, of Alorrinsville. and Gwenda Alice, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan Williams, .“Maungaolawhito,” Tikitiki. The engagement is announced of Alexander Evans. “Manuwai.” AA 7hakaangiangi, second son of the late Air. and Mrs. J. Evans, of Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. to Margaret Bannerman, youngest daughter of Dr. and Airs. O. Craig, of Morrinsville. , Golden Wedding

At the homo of their daughter, Mrs. Ualter Dob-on. In Gladstone street. Dannevirke. last week, the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs. Tom L. Mills, -of Feilding, was celebrated with a family gathering. Those, present with the celebrating couple were Mr. and' Mrs. Ralph Anker, of Creviown. and their six sons and daughter, Mr. and Airs. Dobson mid their son and two daughters, aud Aliss Marjorie X!ills. The family- of the only son of Air. and Mrs. Mills, the Into Ah William A. Mills (an Anzac),* was represented by- his elder daughter, Margaret Mills, of Xow Plymouth. Mr. Alills was for nearly 29 years editor of the Feilding Star, retiring las* February on the acquisition of the pape; by a local company.

Bridge EveningOn Thursday evening Airs. A. F. Houston was hostess at a. charmingly arranged bridge party held at her home in Score road. Lovely bowls of hydrangeas, and vases of Iceland poppies intermingled with birch leaves, and nasturtiums were used to decorate the drawing-room, and a glowing fire, added to the atmosphere of charm. A delicious supper was served in tho dining-room, which was cosy with a bright fire, and decorated with nasturtiums, Iceland poppies and foliage. Tho hostess received her guests wearing a graceful frock of raisin brown velvet, cut on simple lines, and caught at each side of the square neck with crystal dress-clips. Afrs. AV. I’etchell, Napier, a house guest, chose a handsome frock of black georgette trimmed with sequins. Among the guests were Mesdnmes A. L. Singer, L. Field, J. AlcLeod. J. R. Abirphv. G. AV. AVillock, AV. K. Andrews,’A. J. Stock, IT. T. Holden, M. Holden, D. B. Barry, E. Adair, and R. J. B. Hall; Aliases R. Rees and C. Ren-j shaw (Tauranga). Young People’s Fancy Dress Dance A delightful young people’s fancy' dress dance was given by Airs. Claud Williams at her pretty country home, “Coventry.” Muriwai, on Tuesday night, arranged in honour of her daughter, Miss Patricia Williams, who was home for the school vacation.

The spacious, drawing-room made an ideal ballroom, decorations of autumn leaves and berries forming an effective setting for the happy young dancers dressed in their colourful and picturesque costumes. A sumptuous supper was served in the dining-room, which was effectively decorated with bowls of scarlet berries intermingled with asparagus fern. Enjoyable dance music was supplied by a wireless gramophone, while several delightful extras were played by Mrs. G. M. Dodgshun. Mrs. Williams welcomed her daughter’s friends wearing a graceful frock of floral crepe worn with a black velvet coaiee. Miss Patricia Williams looked charming in a frock representing ‘'Night.," made of midnight 'blue voile spangled with stars, and worn with a silver halfmoon on her hair.

Her young brother, Master Edward Williams, was wearing an effective Mexican cowbov costume. Among the guests were Misses -T. and V. Williams, V. Gordon, I J. Burnard. •T. Barker, P. and P. Monckton, DHumphreys, M. and J. Kells. P. Wellbourne, .7. Kohlenberg, J. and B. Bowen B. Gambl'd!, S. Field, and B. Willock: Masters B. and' D. Drummond, S', and I\ Murphy, R. and R. Eoxloy. P. Barker, R. Kells, D. Humphreys. and T. Dodgshun. R Gordon, F. Ormorod, P. flail. B. Murphv, B. McSweeney. D. Willock. M. Blunt, and H. Earle.

Farewell Ping-Pong EveningOn Thursday evening Alias F. Reid, who lias been Plunket. nurse in this district for a number of years and who is leaving shortly to take up an appointment in Featherston. was the guest oi honour at a very' jolly ping-pong party given by Airs, J. 0. Musgravo at her home, in Beach road. The guests were entertained in the sitting-room, which was beautifully decorated with bowls of hydrangeas and daphne. Bronze and gold African marigolds were used with artistic, effect for the decoration of the dining-room, where a delicious supper was served. Mrs. Ahisgrave received her guests wearing a becoming frock of deep red crepe-de-chine. The guest of honour chose a charming frock of figured crepe-de-chine in cherry and lemon tones. Among the guests were Mesdames l. A. XL Corson, F. Holloway (Opotiki). and Mahoney; Misses F. Ormiston, Dunford, F. Reid and Castle.

Bowling Club Card Evening Another enjoyable card evening was held in 'the Gisborne Bowling Club s pavilion on Thursday night. There was ;; large attendance, and many enjoyable games were played. . Tiie winners were :—Bridge.—Airs. W. Jennings and Mr. F. IT. G. Galvin. Five hundred.—Airs. Faithful and Air. J. Murray.

Those preseiil were:—Air. and Airs. IT. .A. Armstrong, Air. and Airs. F.. R. Lockett. Mr. and Mrs. VV. Neal. Mr. and Mrs. J. S, Waite, Air. and Airs. W. Jennings, Mr. and Airs. IT. Gilmer, Mr. and Airs. T. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Robertson,- Air. and Airs. N. Gaiuloll, and Air. and Airs. G. Henderson; Mesdames D. AlcKeague, A. AV. J. Mann. W. F. Kennedy. A. Faithful. R. W. J. Edwards. E. A. Mnis, E. A. Monoriel, and Clarkson ; Misses E. Maxwell. Af. Richardson, McGregor, Adams, and Johnson; Messrs. J. Murray, E. 11. Farnie, 8. Clarkson. F. 11. 0. Galvin, G. McGregor. IT. Alillev. T. C. Clarkson, and Captain G. Al. Smart. St. John's Ladies’ Guild

A very enjoyable afternoon was hold in Si. John's Hall. Mangagapa, by the St. John Ladies' Guild on Wednesday. The hostesses were Aiosdatnes C. Trowell, and C. Turnbull. Apologies were received from Airs, H. Shelton and Airs. C. Ferris. Those present included Mesdames A. Clare. E. R. Perry, T. Ellery. Hndwin, Dennis. L. Steele, AA’. Wallace, A. AVallis. Simpson (2). R. Andrew. D. MeNali. Willis, Matheson, Elliott. Trowell, and Miss Watkins.

A short business meeting was held prior to the social afternoon to complete arrangements for a llag five-hundred evening, which it was decided to hold at the homo of Mrs. Ellery in Stout street. .Members were reminded that the next aiiernobn would lie held in the St. •John's Hall on June 2d.

Two amusing competitions caused much interest. The first one. “Dressing a Clothes Peg to Represent a Butterfly,” brought forth some original ideas, the winner being Aliss H. Watkins, with Airs. Perry -second. The second one was equally interesting, the clothes peg being dressed to represent a doll, the winners being Mrs. Wallis, with Mrs. Wallace second.

A dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, who at tho conclusion of the gathering received a hearty vote of thanks, proposed by the vicepresident. Airs. Clare, and carried by acclamation. Plunket Nurse Farewelled The Gisborne Plunket committee entertained the Plunket mothers at a delightful afternoon at the Plunket rooms, Palmerston road, on Thursday afternoon, arranged to enable them to hid farewell to Nurse F. Reid, who has 'been the nurse here for a number of years and who has received notice of her transfer to Featherston. Bowls of green hydrangeas were used for the decoration of tho sitting-room, while the afternoon tea table, was adorned with a mixed bowls of African marigolds, gillardius and golden gleam nasturtiums. An apology for absence was received from Mrs. H. D. Chrisp. During the afternoon Mrs. T. D. Bramwell, on behalf of the. Plunket mothers, asked Aliss Reid to accept a handsome leather handbag as a tangible token, of their esteem, and expressed regret at losing Aliss Reid from their midst. Aliss Reid, in a few well chosen words, thanked Mrs. Bramwell, and the mothers for their beautiful gift. Among those present were Alesdantes AV. E. Goffe, E. L.’ Adams, J. S'. Wattchop, J. Blair, I. D. Bramwell, B. Adair, 11. Bennett. G. T. Cuthbert, D. E. Chrisp, H. IT. Smith, J. Lav ell e, V. S. Caulton, R. N. Muir, L. C. Parker, C. Fogdcn, N. H. Bull, W. Gave, Shaw, J. 0. Musgrave, G. C. Jones, J. C. NThomas, 11. L. Primrose, W. L. Irwin, Oxenham. and McDonald, Alisses V. Burnard and Dunford. . Nurse Thompson has been appointed to take Xurse Reid’s place.

Kitchen Afternoon. Miss Joan Margolioutli, who is to be married next month to Mr. C. turner, Palmerston North, was the guest of honour at a most enjoyable “kitchen lea, given by Miss Barbara Kemp at her home in Russell street yesterday afternoon.

Bowls of chrysanthemums, African marigolds and autumn leaves were used for the decoration of the draw-ing-room, while a huge log fire added to the ehecrincss of the room. Afternoon tea was served in the diningroom, the table being adorned with a howl of Iceland poppies. After tea the guests returned to the drawing-room, where the guest of honour unwrapped her numerous parcels, revealing a useful collection of articles for the kitchen, for which she thanked her friends in ,u charming little speech.

Mrs. Kemp was wearing a becoming frock of raisin brown crepe trimmed with beige pleating. ’ Miss Kemp chose soft brown wool m.arocain cut on tailored lines.

A smart suit of brown angora, and a hat to tone was worn by the guest of honour.

.The guests included Mesdames Charles Margolioutli, V. S. Caulton, J. Lavello. R. Shorraft, A. IV. Murray, M. G. Wellbounie, Biddles (Dargaville). It. Bruce, H. A. Barton, L. Onuerill, and P. Pillar; Misses P. Gunn, Jtoecc (Christchurch),. J. Fill lorl on-Smith (Marlon), E. Matthews, 8. Barton, N. Briice, I). Barton, N. Bowen, B. Clirisp, J. Blair, A. Thomas, X. Ootterill, .T. Irvine, B. Murray and G. Shields.

Pre-Nuptial Bridge Party On Thursday afternoon Aliss Monica Alurphy gave a delightful bridge party at her home at Muriwai in honour of next month's popular bride-to-be, Miss Peggy Gunn, who is to be married to Mr. Iledley- Reeves, Tolaga Bay. Lovely bowls of roses and autumn foliage were used for the decoration of the drawing-room and dining-room, a delicious afternoon tea being served in the latter.

Aliss Alurphy- welcomed her guests wearing a becoming frock of blue wool georgette cut on slender lines.

The guest of honour chose a smart suit of navy jersey cloth, trimmed with embroidery, and worn with a small navy hat.

The, guests included Alisses J. Fttller-ton-Smith (Marton), J. and AL Mortis (Tolaga Bay), I*. Burke, N. Bruce, X. Bowen, B. Kemp. 8. Barton, A. and J. Thomas and L. ATiles. Golden Wedding Celebrations.

Air. and Airs. D. Grant, Ormond road, who celebrated toeir golden wedding on Tuesday, and received many messages of congratulations and good wishes during the day, entertained their old friends at afternoon tea at their home on Tuesday afternoon. The sitting-room was prettily decorated with vases of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, and a happy time was spent in social ehut and reminiscences.

A delicious afternoon tea tea; served, pride of place being given to a handsome wedding cake iced in white, which was cut by the hostess.

airs. Grant, who was assisted in the entertaining by her daughters, cho.-.e a becoming frock of wine marovaitt. fit the evening Air. and Airs. Grant entertained their relations, some having journeyed many miles to be with them for the occasion, at a jolly family dinner party. The gathering included Airs. !S. Hodges (Levin), wearing n smart frock of green wool marucain; Airs. Olsen (Warroa), in burgundy evepo mnroeain; Airs. J. Coins (Auckland), in deep blue crope-do-cliene; Mrs. Wall. (Hawke’s Bay), in black crope-do-eheno; Aliss Wall (AVaipukurau), wearing wine wool crepe; and Air. and Airs. R. Grant, Air. and Airs. O. Wall, Air. and Airs. A. Grant and family (Tikitiki); Alisses X. and F. Grant; and Air. ,T. Grant. Waikohu Golf Ball *

The ball held on Thursday night under the auspices of the Waikoitu Golf Club was an outstanding success, both from a social amt a financial point of view. The decorative scheme was skilfully carried mil with cherry blossoms, Chinese lanterns, streamers mid balloons, with hamtioo and toitoi grass arranged around the walls, and with pink shaded lights. The gay costumes worn by some of the. dancers lent the necessary Oriental at mosphere. Another eastern effect was given by a gong being sounded threi times before each dance. Everyone joined in the grand march, headed by the oagpipcs. played by Mr. Graham. The dance music was provided by Miss Rum’s orchestra, Afr. 8. Skeet playing much-appreciated extras. A dainty supper was served by an energetic bafid of ladic-s. The tables were gay with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, giving an attractive finish.

Amongvsl those present were Mrs. 11. (!. Price, wearing black georgette; Mrs. S. Smithers, figured voile; Mrs. <J. Parsons, brown niarocain; Mrs. 11. .Swainsorit wine satin; Mrs. W. (t. Keane, olack and silver frock; Mrs. Bradley, pink lace; Mrs. A. Lucas, black niarocain and lace; Mrs. Welnoski, black georgette and silk lace; Mrs. F. Fletcher, pink lace; Mrs. A. Hay, apricot. floral georgette; Mrs. Bush, white lace and Glue trimmings; Mrs. Curry (Auckland), red satin, with beaded tunic; Mrs. Burdett, wine satin; Mrs. L. N. Harris, black georgette, with red spray; Mrs. Jones, navy blue crepe-de-chine; Mrs. T. M. Askew, red embossed velvet, and red chiffon velvet coat; Mrs. W. V. R. Luttrell, Eastern Lady; Mrs. J. 1). Hodgson, Japanese Lady; Mrs. A. J. Skilton; Mrs. C. Mills, black lace and georgette; Mrs. J. Clark, Malay Lady; Mrs. J. I). Clark, blacklace;’Mrs. j. Y. Castles, wine lacc; Mrs. M. Clayton; Mrs. Millar, bottle green niarocain; Mrs. E. R. Beckett (Gisborne), black lace. Miss M. Blake (Auckland) wore blue taffeta; Miss P. Scott-Young (Auckland), mauve crepe-de-chine and silver lame lace; Miss V. Bull, Japanese Lady; Miss M. Wilson, floral voile; Miss Shirley Luttrell, Chinese Man; Miss L. Ruru, Eastern Lady; Miss Hope, cream lace over pink satin; Miss J. Wallis, white parchment; Miss Austin, pink Marina cord; Miss M. Parsons, Seventeenth Century; Miss 0. Parsons (Ormond), pink taffeta; Miss M. Fisher, apple green satin; Miss J. Fisher, blue crinkled crepe; Miss M. Ribbon, pink crepe-de-chine; Miss J. Scott. white lace over georgette; Miss Julie Scott, pink floral voile ; Miss P. Appleton, floral crepe-de-chine; Miss B. Hynes, black silk velvet and gold trimming; Miss V. Delahunly, blue niarocain and pink coatee; Miss J. Russell, floral taffeta with green sash; Miss Hamilton, patterned Liberty linen; Miss Illolt. jade flat crepe with silver lame trimmings; Miss .T. McKenzie, floral crepe. Miss E. Castles chose pink organdio and blue velvet cape ; Miss M. Anderson, floral voile • Miss E. Tait, green silk niarocain; Miss ,J. Armstrong, wine niarocain : Miss J. Boys, while crinkled crepe: Miss K. Shaw, wine velvet; Miss M. Colbrook, wine niarocain and gold; Miss K. Provide, blue floral georgette; Miss K. Harongn, black taffeta; Miss K. Kewa, re'd marocain; Miss L. ICewa, green floral satin : Miss M. Jones, pink satin ; Miss J. Blair, blue and silver crinkled crepe; Miss M. Mills, floral georgette; Miss P. Mills, red lace; Miss Millar, green taffeta : Miss Jeanette Wnir, floral georgette; Mrs. N. Forsyth, salmon oink lace; Miss Tt. Telford, black tulle; Miss T. Loekio. bltie satin and tulle; Miss P. Nicholson, pink crepe; M’ss E. Beere, red lace, with coatee; Miss R. Kimber, black velvet; Miss T. Foss, 'Geisha Girl • Miss G. Wilson, floral e'oorgctle trimmed with red frills; Miss J. Crawford, Eastern Lady; Miss B. Sharpies, green marocain; Miss I. °hnrp]ps, mauve tulle; Miss T). Cooper, Egyptian Lady.