People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19070, 18 July 1936, Page 11

People and Parties

Mr., and Mrs. G. \V. Willock, Russell street, left to-day for Xapier on a 'bviel visit.

Miss Mona Blair paid a short visit to Napier this week, and while there was the gueM of Mrs. .1. McLeod. Mrs, C. E. Margoliouth, Russell street.. If ft to-day to visit her daughter, Mrs. ('. Turner. Palmerstoii North. Mrs. F. Kohlenberg. Chiklers road. left to-day on n brief visit to Howke's Bay.

Miss .loan Reed, who has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. King F. Reed, Wainui road, left to-day on ner return to Havelock North. Mrs. 11. G. Wellboume, Kelvin road, left to-day on a week-end visit to :Napiev.

Mrs. P. B. Barker and Miss £. Barker, Lytton road, returned on Wed nesdav from a holiday visit to Auckland.*

Mrs. A. S. Seymour, Russell street, left to-dav to visit friends in Tokomaru Bay.

Miss Doris Barton, Stout street, who has been visiting friends on the Coast, is returning to town on Monday,

Mrs. B. Mossnian, "The Laurels," Waerehga-O-kuri; left on Wednesday on a visit to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mclldowie, Torangi, Ngatapa, returned on Thursday from a holiday visit io Hotorua and Tauranga. Mrs. C. D. Stewart, School road, left on Tuesday on a holiday visit to Palmei;ston North Mrs. J. Corkill, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. Hill, left yesterday for vVellington. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wrey Nolan, Russell street, left to-day on a week-end visit to Hawke's Bay.

Misse Joy Sharp, who left Hastings on Thursday for Wellington to join tue nursing staff of the Wellington Hospital, was the guest of honour at several parties, and oil Tuesday evening Mi', and Mrs. G.' Luttrell, of the Hastings Motel, entertained her and several girl friends at a jolly dinner and picture parly, Those present were Misses Violet 'Kells, Ross vVright, Beryl Sea'ndrett, Doris. Price, .Ruth Conuop and Betty Sharp. The Gisborne Business and Professional Women's Club held its fortnightly meeting in Le Grand Cafe on Tuesday evening, Mrs. Hugh Jones presiding. After the routine business had been discussed, the Rev. T. A. Moresby gave a musical recital, playing selections from modern composers and working back to the old masters. This was greatly appreciated by those present, and Mr. Moresby was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Miss Marjorie Aftley, a- nurse trained in the Christehurch Hospital, and now resident in London, has won distinction for herself and for Christehurch. She has obtained the diploma for nurse administration and tutor sister at Bedford College, University of London, and has received her diploma from the hands of the Duchess of Kent. This is the highest diploma that can be obtained by a New Zealand nurse, and few in the Dominion have won the distinction. —nrd don't forget " "NUGGET" your, shoe* every mornlnK. I . .- ....

Engagements An engngeinenl is announced between Thomas Leslie, only son if Mi. and the late Mrs. Cric'iitou, ilarland. Suracx, England, ami Diana Murv, eldest .laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walt— Raymond.. Hawke's Bay. Bridge Party t'n Thursday afternoon Miss Jeanette Blair gave a delightful bridge afternoon, the guest of honour being her guest Miss Joan Beeves, Auckland. Card tables were set out in the draw-ing-room, which was tastefully decorated with howls of iris lilies and jonquils. Afternoon lea was served in tin- dining-room, the table being enhanced with a bowl of Iceland poppies. Miss Blair welcomed her guests wearing a becoming frock of midnight line silk crepe. . The guest of honour chose a smart frock of bottle green Wool georgette. The guests included Misses A. and J. Thomas, V. Dock!, N. Bruce, S. Barton. M." Smith. P. Burke, L. Miles. S. Ormero'd, and B. Dobson.

Flag Five-Hundred Evening Co Tuesday evening Mesdames .;. Johnstone, L.'y,. Harris, and L, L. Winter combined to give a most successful flag five-hundred party at. Mrs. Winter's home in Palmerstoii road to swell the votes of the Festival of Sport golf candidate, Mr. 11. H. DeCosin. The dividing doors between the draw-ing-room and breakfast-room were thrown open, forming a large reception room, where 17 tables were arranged for the players. Bowls of Iceland poppies and grencry were used for the decoration of the rooms, while bright log fires added to the cozy atmosphere. During an interlude a delicious supper was served informally.

The players at the winning tabic were Mr. and 'Mrs. F. Williams, Mil's. Me Keaguo and Mr. Michie, while a prize for the most flags was won by Mrs. F. Williams. The travelling envelope was won by Mr. W. Harris, and another prize was won bv Mrs. Westmoreland.

Bridge Afternoon for Golf Candidate Mrs. W. Carruthers was hostess at a charmingly arranged bridge party al her home in Russell street given to augment the votes of Mr. H. 11. De Costa, the. golf candidate in the Festival of Sport competition. Nine tables of players were enter fained, the card tables being arranged in the drawing-room, dining-room and den. Lovely bowls of Iceland poppies and jonquils, intermingled with aspara gus and maidenhair fern, were used for the- decoration of the reception rooms, and a delicious afternoon tea was served informally.

Mrs. Carruthers received her guests wearing a smart skirt of black panne velvet and a banana pink silk faille jumper, fashioned with a round yoke and full bishop sleeves. Instead of auction or contract bridge, a novel game of crazy progressive bridge was played, proving very interesting and amusing, the winner being Miss Peggy DeCosta.

Bridge Afternoon for Golf Candidate The (iisborne Bowling Club was the scene of a large and enjoyable bridge party yesterday afternoon organised to augment the "votes of Mr. H. H. De Costa in Ihe Festival of Sport competition.

During the gathering a delicious afternoon ten was served by the five hostesses, Mesdames W. Hall, 11. Gilmer, F. Williams,.S-. Massam and R. Burns. A prize for the highest score went to Mrs. F. Armstrong, the hidden number prize was annexed by Mrs. E. Woodrow, and ano't'her 'prize, went to Mrs. L Stephenson.

Among those present were Mesdamc.-. T. Corson. A. Stonehani. 1. Stephenson. W. Sinclair, L. Smnill, H. 11. De Costa.

-keel, D. G. Robertson, W. F. lies. 11. F. Forsler, A. J. Barnard, W. Me '\innon. C. Taitersfield. L. N. Harris. Swift, Westmoreland. F. Armstrong, A. 9. Parker, Moore, M. K. Boon, Fleming, (1. Alley, Heiglnvay, S. Massam, H. D. Humphrey, Jennings. W. M.Jenkins, W. Norman. D. McKeague. Kendon. E. A. Moncricff, Mitchell, S. Williams. F. Holder, F. J. Wilkes, 0. N. Lockett. Straw-bridge, English, 11. Martin. Nasmith. 'E. Somerville. Dunphy, C. Chamberlain, T. G. Lawless, Reynolds. W. Planten, Rule and J. Johnstone. GisDorne Repertory Play

"Children in Uniform," the plaj chosen 'by the Gisborne Bepertorj Society and produced by Miss Ellen Millar in the Opera House on Thursday night, proved an outstanding success. The three acts are performed wit hi/ the walls of a cold barrack-like school for the daughters of Prussian officers, fhs play opened in the reception hall of the "school, where Excellency Von Eluenhat't (Miss Dorothy Adams) hail escorted her niece, Manuela (Miss P. Mortimer), who was to be left, as a pupil at the institution, 'the hall was bare and cheerless, the only articles of furniture being a chest in the centre of the stage and an oak clock on the vail.

I''r:i-.i Von Ehrenbardt wore a smart tailored costume of brown Harris tweed. a bro'.vii felt hat and sionemarten furs Her niece was wearing a brown tailored coat an ( ] hat. Later the scene shifted to the wardrobe room, where Manuela wardivested of her travelling clothes anr' dressed in the severe black and whit striped ireh-00l uniform and a 'black apion, and her pretty hair was clippn tightlv Olf her face to conform with the school rules. lv. the dormitory scene the stage was arranged with six iron bedsteads made up with white linen, and the girls appeared in old-fashioned white flannel night dresses, made with a high round frilled collar and long sleeves, worn under grey blanket dressing gowns. Mrs/ L. Balfour, as (.he Grand Duchess, patroness (d' the school, wore a smart frock of navy Hat crepe, trimmed with a while vest and worn with a nav;.' felt hat turned off her face, and skunk furs. Her companion, Mrs. Tf. P ivny. wore a wine and white figured tna'rocain frock and a beige straw bat. This pupils, who were dressed in their best to receive the patroness, wore white muslin l frocks made with high necks, finished with a., frilled. collar, long sleeves and handed waistlines. They wore white bows on their hair, and white shoes and stockings.

A! a play produced at the school Miss V. Cox, as a priiiccss, wore n loir: (lowing frock of pale green georgette. with a darker green veil, Miss P. Mortimer, as the prince, wore ti short sctpiinod tunic and lon-.; brown stockings and brown shoes. Mrs. \. 11. Bull, as

a nurse, wore a frock of pink linen, with a. white starched apron, while cap, and white shoes and stockings. rhvoughout the play the teachers. Miss I*. Lange, principal, Misses I'. Bowie. N. Kay. A. Gray and M. Keany, appeared in 'severe frocks of French -ivy, with blue bands round their necks nn which hung medals. Ladies' Golf An interesting match contcsled on the Awapuni golf links on Thursday morning was the semi-final of the A tournament, played between Mrs. I). IS. Chrisp -nid Mrs,'A. F. Houston, the latter winning four up and three. In the final Mrs. Houston will play the winner of -Mrs. R. Hutchinson and Miss N. Kay. The "mid-week" ladies' stroke, competition was played al the Park course .'in Thursday in conjunction with the first qualifying round of the club' championship. 'The best cards were returned bv the following:—Mrs. Jensen, 78 net; Mrs. A. T. Haismau. 78: Mrs. Fade, 80: Mrs. Stratum, 83: Mrs, Winter, 81; Mr. Russell. 84: Miss Kidd. S 7 : Mrs. Holder, 86: Mrs. Harris. 88: Mrs. Somervell, 89. Dance at Te Moari.

A most successful dance was held in the Te Moari Hall last Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Women's Institute. The hall, was tastefully decorated with- streamers, the predominating colours being purple and white, relieved with greenery and red poppies. The Regal orchestra supplied Hie music, and Mr. 0. Bee acted as M.C. The -winners of the novelty dances were:—Monte Carlo. —Miss F. Russell. Wellington, and Mr. B. Waller. Lucky number.- —Mrs. J. Billiard and Mr, J. Parsons,

A dainty supper was served by lh< ladies' committee, and a very enjoyable evening concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, informal Dance

On Wednesday night Miss Moira Martin, assisted by her sister, Miss Patsy Martin, gave a jolly informal dance at her studio in Gladstone road. Bamboo and greenery were used for the decoration of the room, and dancing was enjoyed to the strains of an electric gramophone. During a pleasant interlude M.iss Moira Martin, partnered by Mr. D. Durie, gave a graceful demonstration of the quickstep and the waltz, while later she danced the rumba with Mr. Dobbie, Wellington. A delicious hot savoury supper was .served, the table being enhanced by a bowl of African marigolds.

Miss Moira Martin was wearing a smart frock of black panne velvet, while Miss Patsy Martin chose .white taffeta figured with green and brown. Among those present wore Mr. and Mrs. J. Dunn: Mrs. Barry; Misses P.. 'hiiley, M, Parker, B. Paltrfdgc, J. and G. Greig, P. and K. Parker, 15. Sheridan, P. Rigney, N. Miller, L. Allen, U. O.uinn, K. MeCrosson, N. Harper, M. Campbell. J. Nicholson, and J. liogau; Messrs. L. Foley, G. McConnell, P. Sccats, B. Morrison, J. Garvev, V. Hay, T. Hamilton, T. Cornish, W. Lysnar, A. ('hue, J. Sheridan, B. Fenn, P. Barry, K. Ford. I). Quinn, D. Coates, P. Gavin, R. Bardswell, J. Thodey, T. and F. Martin and Winsfanlev.

Poverty Bay Gardening Circle 'Hie Poverty Bay Gardening Circle held its monthly meeting in Le Grand Cafe- on Tuesday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. Cave, presided over a mrge attendance of members.

After the usual business had been dealt with, the speaker for the' aflernoon. Dr. TT. Colliding Rice, was introduced, and he gave a detailed and interesting address on the. growing of chrysanthemums. Ho began at the very earliest stage, that of preparing the ground for the young plant, and followed its growth up to the stage of preparing the. blooms for show purposes. The address- was followed with the closest interest, and at the conclusion (he president offered a- hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. Mrs. A. R, Smith then gave a short talk on the month's work "in the garden. The competition, a bowl of flowers, dried or otherwise, brought forth a large number of exquisite entries. One bowl of dried l phalictrum, combined with shaded statice, was especially admired. Mrs. C. L. Margoliouth, who acted as judge, made the following awards: A section: Mrs. Jenfcinson, 1; Mrs. C Crone. 2 ; Mrs. ,S. Clare. 3. B section: | Mrs. T. Smellie, 2. After the judging was completed, Mrs. Cave proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Margoliouth for her services. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in pleasant, social chat. Peace Ball Crowds flocked to the City Hall on Tuesday night to attend the annual ball given by the Independent Order of Oddicllows, Star of 'Gisborne Lodge, which jroved, as usual, an unqualified success. The ballroom was gaily hung with japcr streamers and greenery, while in .he centre of the stage was the lodge nonogram, 1.0.0. F.. written in silver frosted letters, and from either side oloured streamers were draped out to the walls. The lounge was made comfortable with basket, chairs and decorated with greenery. .Mrs. Menzies' orchestra • supplied the music, while the extras were played by Mrs. Thomson's irchestra. During the'evening the duties jf M.C. were efficiently carried out by Messrs. 11. Hunter and' W. Davidson. The committee responsible for the e.xellcnl organisation was as follows : Messrs. L. Wright, W. Townsend, W. . hividson, 11. Scott. G. Hays, ,]. Green, .'. Cairns, J. Morrison, A*. J. Corbctt, chairman, and L. flays, secretary. An enjoyable item on the programme was an exhibition of modern ballroom lancing given by Miss Moira Martin, .artnercd by Mr. Dil. Durie. Many ;raceful and intricate steps of the quickie]) were danced, followed by a demon- 1 stration of the waltz. A delicious supper was served, the tables being decorated with green and red paper streamers, and crystal vases of jonquils, intermingled with greenery. Ainoitg those present were Mrs. G. Bull, wearing white satin and lace, trimmed with silver; Mrs. B. Clement, plum 'at crepe; Mrs. \V. S, Mclaughlin, pink 'loral erepo-do.-chene; Mrs. T. Cameron, black skirl, and while satin jumper; Mrs. I"). <!. Menzies, apple green metalrun malfdasse; Mrs. BY W. Wallen, navy blue georgette; Mrs. C. L. Harvey, twilight blue crepe-de-chene, trimmed with scarlet ; Mrs. N. While, ivory georgette; Mrs. It. McMnllen, ice blue marocain, trimmed with black; Mrs. 0. Duiuiuey, twilight blue satin; Mrs. ,1. Sntclilfe, white georgette, brimmed with red: Mrs. .1. Cornelius, royal blue crinkle crepe; Mrs. 11. Hunter, lemon .ace and a red coatee; Mrs. L. Wright, l.'lac!; Hat crepe, trimmed with white gardenias.

Mrs. V. Robertson chose white figured liberty silk: Mr?. P. Mahonoy, daffodil vellow taffeta, trimmed with green; Sirs. .1, "R, Mollis, figured silk taffeta; Mrs. 0. Marshall, white taffeta, trimmed with 'il;k-1< ; Mrs. B. Thorslorson, maize satin ;

Mrs. G. Boyd, black floral satin; Mrs. I!. Brooks, cameo pink erepe-de-ehene; Mr*. .). li. Sutton, blue floral georgette; Mrs. G. Weeks (Tolagn liav), black tlal, crape; Mr*. W. McDonald, delphinium blue crepe organdie; Mis. '!'. Nicholas, black velvet, brimmed with silver; Mrs. .). I). Walters, black satin beaute. trimmed with white: Mrs. I. McLean, black taf'l'eta; Mrs. L. l'roudfoot, pa ruin, violet georgette; Mrs. A. •). Uorhett. wine velvet skirt, and oyster satin tunic. Miss V. Forbes wore emerald green lace; Miss L. Mullany (Tolaga Bay), rote pink marocain: Miss M. Fade, salmon pink flat crepe ; Miss N. Hutchinson, midnight blue taffeta; Miss X. Griffiths, lemon marocain; Miss M. Mahoney, pastel green taffeta: Miss M. Mcl'lierson, ivory taffeta,; Miss .1. Smith, black satin and" net. trimmed with silver; Miss T. Stevens, apple green satin, trimmed with silver: Miss M. Cahler, green marocain: Miss T. Ansell. rose pink satin; Miss K. Sehultz, coral pink georgette; Miss G. Wilson, parma violet satin; Miss M. Preston, floral liberty crepe; Miss F. Hyland, navy panne velvet ; Miss C. Rohan, black taffeta; Miss D. Haugh, .sa.xe blue satin; Miss V. Green, pink floral organdie and a pink net coatee ; Miss 'A. Carter, apple green organdie, trimmed with white flowers; Miss S. Ledger, black satin, trimmed with white. Miss E. Ledger was wearing white satin sashed with scarlet; Miss J. Mills, deli' blue lace; Miss M. Smyth, old gold crepe marocain ; Miss li. Riley, black skirl, and gold jumper; Miss J. Shorter, black satin skirl ami silver lame jumper; Miss A. Williamson, apricot satin; Miss E. Smale, blue floral georgette; Miss E. Attwood, pink floral liberty crepe; Miss L. Hooper, lemon clotjue crepe; Miss B. Clayton, green windswept satin skirl am! check jumper; Miss E. Cameron, applegreen georgette; Miss W. Surinam white floral taffetas; Miss M.. Morrow, twilight blue eloqnc crepe; Miss G. Bade, golden poppy silk velvet; Miss E. Warner, black* flat crepe; Miss M. Clark, red georgette, trimmed with silver; Miss F. Campbell, shell pink georgette, trimmed with silver; Miss W. Benney, shell [link marocain. Miss V. Bai chose a black skirt, with a given tunic; Miss L. Coggirave, rose pink organdie, sashed with black; Miss B. ('oggrave, wine crinkle crepe; Miss M. McKenzic, black taffeta, trimmed with lame; Miss If. Calcott, rose pink cloque crepe; Miss M. Osborne, shell pink marocain; Miss E. Breingan, lemon angel-skin crepe; Miss M. Lewis. bla-k falTeta skirl and apricot tunic; Miss M. llnpps, cameo pink lace; Miss E. Lister, red sand crepe, trimmed with silver: Miss 0. Mckenzie, lemon floral georgette; Miss I l '. Ligthlfoot, cameo pink georgette; Miss L. Middleton, blue lace: Miss A. Dobbin, black tint crepe, (rimmed with pink; Miss .1. Muir, string lace trimmed with scarlet; Miss R. Mc(lrannachan. red lace ; Miss J. Williams. floral organdie; Miss L. Loughev.. 1 l-vk velvet skirt and lame, jumper; Miss M." Miller, daffodil yellow lace and organdie, Miss. 11. Brooks wore pink floral taffeta ■ Miss C Vales, yellow panne velvet.; Mi CJ

y|. Hiiidrup, black windswept satin, trimmed with gold: Miss I). Uindrup, emerald gveen liberty silk; Miss D. Dennis, rose pink crepe; Miss M. Most, pirn; juniper and black velvet skirt; 'Miss Al. Rilcher, shell pink l.afleta, I rimmed with silver; Miss J'. O'Connor, black satin; Miss R. Hunt,, shell pink satin; Miss R. Stevenson, plum velvet; Miss A. Warner, black velvet, trimmed with red: Miss L. Meade, pink iloral crepe; Miss B. l'aters.m. pink silk voile; Miss B. Lange, rose pink georgette; Miss D. Holding, blue crinkle crepe; Miss !>. Stevenson, black velvet ; Miss M. White blue and grey plaid taffetas; Miss K. Hepburn gold crepe niaroeain ; Miss 11. Sim' ii, appie given ma l oca in : Miss \ . Rattrson, pink muslin ; Miss I;. Lange. cameo pink georgette ; Miss 1. Dailey, black velvet : Miss il. MeKnigbl. <U'\<: blue velvet: Miss !.. l'oyser. scarlet lint crepe ; Miss T. Perstou. loin m cluqw crepi ; Miss J. McKinley. gi'een sand crepe; .Miss .1. McDonald, .-axe blue crinkle crepe; Miss \. Steele, pink windswept sal in ; Miss C. Hansen, black windswept satin; Miss i.. Hewitt, cameo pink Mat. crept* : Miss M. Lund, cornflower bliu (atfela ; Miss K. (I'Rrien, black sal in Miss M Wilkinson was wearing black lace; Miss K. Whifeley. floral liberty crepe; Miss C. Wade, twilight blue velvet ; Miss R. Smith, green floral organdie; Miss R. Whitfield, pink metal-run niaroeain- Miss J. Alley, shell pink niaroeain run with silver; Miss (i. Man. siiei' pink crepe niaroeain: Mis? 1-1. Doyle, black l!a(. crepe; Miss ;\i. Maiton. black velvet, trimmed with silver; Miss K. llnrvey. black georgette; Miss X. McKay, white bgured niaroeain. trimmed with red: Miss T. Mnirhead. apple green crinkle crepe: Mi.-, A White, lea, green taffeta : Miss I;. Charles, hei'j-e lace: Miss C. Silverwood. rose pinic taffeta; Miss 11. Anderson, Mack georgette and lace; Miss M. Morrison (Tolaga I'av). I lack velvet, trimmed with silver:'Miss P. Calcotl iTolaga Pay), black flat crepe; Miss S Main, 'lack and while figured taffeta; Miss D. Davys, red satin, trimmed with fur: Miss T. Arrowsmith. blade skirl and •'igured jumper. Miss R. Staines chose black velvet ; Mis.-, C. Melville, black crepe iikirt tin-' ~'d gold jumper; Miss K. Martell, yel- '■,;■/ ' plaid taffeta; Miss L. SYhollm.s. M velvet. Miss A. MeKachem. olive reen marrcain : Miss K. Scliolliini. black •epe-dc-c!:ine. trimmed with silver. Miss M Quinn, rose pink taffeta; Mis.--I-.. Fisher, ice blue lace: Miss L. Campbell, lime green lace: Miss R. Parkehiacl: lace and a red coatee; Miss V. >'eoft-Young, powder blue velvet; Mis.' M. Rlake. scarlet mat-alasse: Miss K. '-Ivland. apple green organdie: Miss M. "'ar'in. apple green tulle, trimmed with ■ink and white gardenias. "langapapa Guide Committee Flag Five-Hundred The Mnugnpapa Guide Committee held very successful flag five-hundred evenig in the Guide and Scout Hall on Tuesday night, the proceeds going towards the committee's fund. Right tables of players enjoyed many :eenly contested games under the apable supervision of Mr. Mclvor. ,The layers at the winning table were Mes'ames Maunsell, Roys, Newitt and A hire. The prize for most flags was won v Mrs. Simpson, and a prize for the avelling envelope went to Mr. McKay. At the conclusion of play a delicious . ipper was served by the committee

] o Hapara Anglican Ladies' Guild i, A flag live-hundred card evening was | ski on Wednesday by the Te 'llupani i Inglican Ladies' Guild in the "ook ! reel Hail. The iiTtendan.ce was fair, ! *av being in progress al seven , aides. ! The players al the winning (aide :re Mrs. Cotton, Mrs. Kelly, Messrs. 'otlon and Kelly. The prize for I lie ost flags Pell to airs, Durham, and : r. Yenning received another prize. A dainty supper was served by did members. It was announced ;H a further card evening would br : ' on Julv 29. ,/ing .Club Card Evening 1 ne Poverty Day Rowing Club hclu .aotlier o.' its popular ilag iive-hundreu veiling.-, iti the clubhouse on Thursday .-cuing, play taking plr.ee at 11 tables, those <u the winning table were Mesiiwnes Corbelt and Dunn, and Messrs. -. orbelt and Dunn, iilrs. I .owe won the Mies' prize for the most flags and Mr. .urns, the genfclemon's. The travelling . avelope was won by .Mrs. Mevens. Mr. tcvens, Mis. Prince and -Mr. Morris. L'iioso present included Mesdames Dunn, I''. Uortett, H, Dud'ield. Rallantyne, Jenkins, O'Connell, Cairns. Finil- .; \, Holroyde, Henderson, Onion, O'Connor, Bonnie, MeCormick, Stevens. Prince, Morris., Cliarles, Kdwtnls. Tier, Ansell. Ikibb: Misses I!. yFenkins, Thomson, i'ovrie and Low. j Karaka Women's Institute Mrs. 11. Allan presided over a smaller . leudance than usual at. the monthly uieting of the Te Kaiaka Women's Initutc, held in Hie Waikohu Hull on . uursuay. The proceedings opened with the in.itutc song, following which the motto as anuotmeed : "The world is lull of .orkei's; those who are willing to work :id those who are willing to let 'em." Stallholders were appointed for the .lib show, and it was announced that ,iere bad been an error in the schedule. hiss 13, seel ion 11, should read, six ,iids of hardy outdoor blooms, narcissi .vcepted. * Members of the gardening circle were/ t'ited to attend a meet inn at Mrs. .M. ' 'unci's home next Thursday, weather crmitting. .Mrs. K. Olsen offered to mate a fruit cake for competition at the ,-ulb show. Owing to lhe impending departure rom the district of Mis. Cleave,. .Mrs. C. nil was appointed to replace her as lome and County secretary. Mrs. Allan moimced that the proceedings at the dominion conference in Dunedin would >o broadcast on July 29, 30, and 31. Members were asked to remember thai lie group council, which had been posl•oiied last week, would now be held on Julv 24. The roll call, a tea dish for a cold night, brought forth reeipies for many appetising dishes. The competitions re■•.idled :—Gingerbread.—Mrs. Rowley. 1 ; Mrs. Swninson, 2. Kofi toy.—Mrs. How. lev, 1; Mrs. Rowley and'Miss V. Bull lie. 2. The tea hostesses were Mesdames W. Fisher, Hall and D. Morris. Kotemaori Women's Institute The Julv meeting of the Kofemaori Women's Institute was held on Thursday. Mrs. Movan, the president, presiding over a good attendance. Two visitors were welcomed, and one new meinber enrolled. Remits for the Dominion conference. shortly in be held in Dunedin. were discussed. The competition resulted:—Kggless b'sYuils. two hinds: -Miss (Savin, 1; Mvu. Jlilbard. 2- Mrs. HnliWion. 3. '' Mrs. Moran demonstrated the making

of puff pastry, all members taking a keen interest. .Mr. Ilaigli, I’utoriiio, gave a, very interesting addiess on ‘‘The League of Nations,” and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The amusement, games, was won by .Mrs. Parsons. Mrs. J. Foster gave a most interesting talk on Waikaremoann. Mesdames Harris, i Jones and S. Jones served a. dainty afternoon tea. 'l'lie singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable afternoon to a. close Takitimu Women’s Institute The July meeting of the Takiliinn Women’s institute was held on Wednesday in the Solvyn Hall, a full muster ol members attending, 'the institute song was sung, and I lie aspirations read. The president. Mrs. t’iti. was in the chair. Sister May (tardiner and Mrs, I. Mcl.'liskie were warmly welcomed, and Sister Mav delivered an inspiring address. An adjournment was made for limeh, and t lieu the liusness discussion was eoueliided. correspondence being attended to at the conimeiieeryoiit of the meeting. The singing of "tor They are Jolly (.food Fellows" was sung by the comTim visitors judged the competitions, artn'ieial ilnwers. and made the lollowing a wan is : Airs. (tlau vilte, mist urtinms, 1; Airs. May Pitt, roses, 2: Mrs. J) ifiair, violas, 3. flic singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close, bister Mav (tardiner and Airs. MeCiiskic leaving to attend the Ormond Institute. it was announced last meeting that a tablet with the word “Takitimu'' was to fie placed over the grave ol tin* institute uiby, Takitimu.