People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19133, 30 September 1936, Page 10

People and Parties

Miss Colleen Blackburn, Domett street, is sailing from Wellington bv the s.s. lonic on November 11 on a holiday visit to England, where she will be the guest of her brother. Dr. V. Blackburn, London.

Mrs. H. Bennett, Norfolk Island, and her little son are the guests of Mrs. H. B. Drummond, Aberdeen road. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas, Owen road, and Miss Joan Thomas left yesterday on a holiday visit to Lake Rotoiti. They were accompanied by Mrs. J. Blair, who will be their guest.

Mr. and Mrs. Parke Pittar, sen., Whangarei, who have been visiting their daughter. Mrs. H. V. Stovell, Waipukurau, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Parke Pittar, jivn., Daphne street, while visiting Gisborne on their return north.

Miss Yolande Pettit. Elawke's Bay, is the guest of Mrs. P. A. Pettit, Haronga road, while on a brief visit fo Gisborne.

Mrs. Ray Frazer, Hamilton, who has been the guest of Miss Madge Macaulay, Russell street, 'while on a short visit to Gisborne, left on her return north yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Bridge, Motn, who arrived at Auckland by the liner Rotorua on Thursday after' a holiday visit, to Great Britain," the Continent and Denmark, were the guests of Ihe latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hutchinson, Cheeseman road. Gisborne, before returning yesterday to their home at Motu. .

Mrs. M. Hoklen, Cheeseman road, leit yesterday on a visit to Wellington.

Miss Rita Barry. Aberdeen road, left yesterday on a brief visit to Wellington. Miss Jocelyn Ludbrook, Ruatona, is leaving at the end of the week on a holiday visit to Auckland.

Mr." and Mrs. S. D. Reeves, Mokairau, and their two sons, were week-end visitors to Gisborne.

.Miss Ursula Williams, "Bishopsoourt," Napier, who has been on a visit to her sister. .Mrs. T. W. Sewell, Poverty Ray, lias returned home. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kay and family left Gisborne to-day for Palmerston North, where they will make their future home.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blathwayt, Fox street, were the week-end guests of Mr. M. T. B. Hall, Hangaroa, J Mrs. C. K. Williams, Matahiia, Ruatoria, is the guest of Mrs. G. M'. Dodgshun, Score road. Miss E. M. Robb, who has been the guest of Miss E. Davies, Rawiri street, returned to Wellington yesterday. Lady Parkhill, wife of Sir Archdale Parkhill, Minister of Defence in Australia, is making a motoring tour of Rotorua and the thermal district.

Miss Agnes Smith, London, arrived at Auckland last week from England, and expects to spend some time in New Zealand. Miss Smith, who is an expert in cooking demonstrations, has had an extensive training in England as well as doing much experimental work. She has siient a year at the Helena Club, studying scientific cooking, and has been associated with Miss M. S. Frood. 0.8. E., as assistant secretary. Miss Frood, who is a New Zealander by birth, is well known in England for her experimental work in. cooking. Taking advantage of the presence in Capetown of Lady Ilewart, wife of'the Lord Cliief Justice of England, 13 New Zealand ladies resident in that city took the opportunity of entertaining her. Lady Hewurt being herself n New Zealander. The gathering, which was held at the Western Province Sports Club, Kelvin grove, was a delightfully informal one. Mrs. Thorne (nee M'Leod, Dunedin), who had sponsored the idea, acted as hostess, and was assisted by Mesdames Le Francois (nee Hocken, Dunedin), and Bowen (nee Gillies. Auckland). The others present were :—Mesdames Brunt (Hawera). Elsworthy (nee Hart. Ash burton). B. Eadie (nee Rice. Auckland), R. If. Compton (nee Sealy, Timnrn), Davey (nee P.lair, (Christchnrch and Wanganui). and Misses Mitchell (Whangarei), A. F. Gillies (Timaru). Hudson-Williamson ■'Auckland), and T. and M. Hutchison (Dunedin). A representative, gathering of Auckland citizens attended a reception given on Monday evening bv Mr. Robert H. Nesbitt, the Australian Trade Commissioner, in honour of the Hon. B. S. B. Stevens, Premier of New South Wales, and Mrs. Stevens.

A reception was tendered on Monday evening by members of the Auckland branch of the Royal Empire Society to the Chamber of Commerce delegates who me visiting New Zealand for the forthcoming congress in Wellington. The Assembly Hall of the University Col'"tre. wher" the function was held, was decorated for the occasion. Ladies Golf Notes

Yesterday afternoon the lady memtei.--. of the Poverty Bay G'olf Club took part in an L.G.l*. medal round. The winner in the A division was Mrs. D. E. Chrisp, 82—4—78, with Miss Far-am, 94—14—M), second. In the IS section Mrs. Bean. 57—20—77. and Mrs. Robinson, 1J2—25—77, tied for first place, the former winning on a recount. Farewell Afternoon

Mrs. H. P. Kay, who left Gisborne today to reside in Palmerston North, was the guest of honour at a charmingly arranged farewell afternoon given by Mrs. T. Terry at her home in Riverside road yesterday. • Beautiful bowls of Iceland poppies and rununculas in rich toning? were used with artistic effect for the decoration ol lisp drawing-room, where the guests were' entertained with social chat. A delectable savoury afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, the table being adorned with a bowl of Iceland poppies, and the matitleshrlf was prettily decorated with bowls of rununculas in deep gold tonings. Mrs. Terry, who was assisted by .Miss M. McGregor, welcomed her 'guests wearing a smart frock of magpie voile cut on slender lines, with short flared sleeves, and trimmed at the neckline with a flat white, bow. The siiest of honour looked smart in a navy tailored suit, worn with a matching navy hat und furs. Among those invited were Mesdaines A. W. Murray, H.aKenway, G. {veils, E, P.. Black, Russell, Selling, G. M. iJodgshun/ 11 Dobson, 11. McLernon, G. A. Xicholls. O. A. Revcll, C. fl. Wells, E. BeriT, N. H. Bull. If. G. Wellbourne, L. Balfour, and A. F. Hall; Misses B. Murray, 11. Nolan, E. Kay. F. Black, and M. McGregor.

Engagement An engagement is announced between Robert William, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Patty, Salisbury road, Gisborne, and Isobol, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dowel I, Gisborne. Dinner Party On Saturday night a very jolly dinner parly arranged .by Misses ,J. RloomSeld and Nancy Bruce was held at the Masonic Hotel, the guests later attending Miss Mona Blair's dance and demonst ration.

Vases of Iceland poppies and sparaxias were used for the decoration of the dinner table.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. G. 0. Tavlor, Mr.' and Mrs. 11. 11. Dods. Mr. , and Mis. R. Sherratt ; Misses. .1. Blair.' T. Gardner, E. Barker, S. Barton, and B. Kemp; Messrs. P. Murphv. B. Black, R, Matthews. .7. Wilkie', C Gregory, B. Kemp, M. Moore. B. lloldenj R, Dodson. A. Nicholls. .1. Tinker. L. Margoliouth. A. McPhnil, ami B. McKenzie.

Luncheon Party. On Friday -Mrs. Eric Loisol was hostess at a charming luncheon party at her home at Tolaga Bay, the guests later being entertained ai bridge and mah-jong.

Lovely howls of sto.-ks. tulips and anemonies were used with .artistic effort for the decoration of the draw-ing-mom. .T delicious luncheon was served in Iho dining-room, the, table being adorned with a bowl of bright marigolds.

Mrs. Loisol welcomed her guests wearing a graceful frock of black triple georgette, and her sister, Miss .Teanettc Dunlop, chose .a frock of navv blue triple georgette, ornamented with a shoulder spray of field flowers.

Among the guests were Mesdames C. G. Holdsworth, G. 1!. Btoomfield, B. P. Burke. A. L. Singer, E. Ewart Brown, L. T. Bnrnard, W. Hamilton Irvine.' 1. Murehisoii (Christchurch), S. I). Nathan, A. 8. Muir, and Misses H. Nolan and M. Barker. Infant Welfare Work in England Enthusiastic in her praise of the work at present being carried out in England ,n the interests of infant welfare was Lady Burton, who readied New Zealand a few davs ago. Lady Burton, whose home is at Harrogate, 'Yorkshire, is accompanying her husband, Sir Montague Burton,'who is a delegate to the Chamber of Commerce Congress, to be held m Wellington.

Infant welfare work in England had progressed amazingly during the last couple of years, said Lady Burton, and to-day it was a recognised fact that the standard of health in young children had risen enormously, while the infant mortality rale had decreased considerably. Each city had its own centre, and each centre branches in various parts of the city. The medical officer of health acted as doctor and each branch was staffed with at least two trained nurses. In addition there were a great many voluntary workers, who devoted most of their time to the interests of child welfare, One of the most important aspects of infant welfare work in England was the splendid svstem of health education provided bv 'qualified doctors and nurses, said l.adv Burton.

Mothercraft Training The Hon. Mrs. lan S. Bowater, who is accompanying her husband on a visit to New Zealand, Australia and South America, and at present is in Wellington, is a daughter of Viscount Dawson of Penn, physician to the late King George V. ' She has spent a great deal of time working with various welfare organisations in England.

Until recently Mrs. Bowater was a member of the executive committee of the Mothercraft Training Society started by Sir Truby King. There were four main welfare centres in Loudon, said Mrs. Bowater, and at each centre there was a system of training whereby mothers and expectant mothers could learn the correct methods of babyfeeding and all the main rules regarding health and hygiene. As her mother, Lady Dawson, was one of the founders of the Mothercraft Training Society, she herself had had a long connection with its work. Through, this organisation Mrs. Bowater had several times met the Duchess of York, who was most enthusiastic in her interest in mothercraft training.

More recently Mrs. Bowater had been a member of the London County Council in connection with welfare work in schools.

Although she has travelled widely .all over the world, including a visit to Australia in 1928, this is Mrs. Bowater's first visit to New Zealand. Noted Welfare Worker

Special interest is being attached to the visit, to New Zealand of Lady Elibank, wife of Viscount Elibank, the leader of the Chamber of Commerce Congress delegates, because.she is the •sister of one of the most no"ted*soldiers to lead New Zealand troops into action. Pie is Brigadier-General W. R. N. Madocks, C. 8., C.M.G., D. 5.0., who

was at one of the most notable incidents in the Boer War, the defence of New Zealand Hill. In Wellington Lady Elibank will unveil a memorial to New Zealand soldiers who died at that war.

Well known in England for her work in connection with the St. John Ambulance Brigade and many other public and welfare organisations, Viscountess Elibank, of Wnlkerburn, Peebleshire, lias recently been created a Dame of .Justice and of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. She is also a justice of the peace in Peebleshire and is vice-president, of the Royal Empire .Society in London. Sonic of Lady Elibank's most important work has been done in connection with the St. John Ambulance Association.

Coming to New Zealand via. Canada Lady Elibank said that sho had had a most pleasurable and gratifying corelnany (o perform shortly after her arrival in Canada by officially opening the first first-aid post to be established by the St. John Ambulance Association in Canada on the highway 'between Vancouver and Seattle.

Lady Elibank is also greatly interested in the Women's Lyceum Club, with its ;-!G clubs established in various parts of the world. She said that as a member of the London club she was greatly interested in meeting members of clubs overseas.

Spanish Woman Communist Leader La Passionaria, the Spanish, woman Communist leader, who recently went to Paris to plead for help for the Spanish loyalists is, according to the New York Times' correspondent, playing a major role in the War Ministry of Madrid. She is regarded as a mes'siflh by the workers, whom she has championed since her entry into politics 10 years ago. Not hesitating to shoulder and shoot a gun herself, La Passionaria, says the correspondent, has been setting the example for Spain's labouring women, who have in large numbers joined the republican armed forces.

The real nanie of La Passionaria, who is an implacable revolutionist and a Communist Deputy in the Cortes from a miners' district in Biseaya, is Dolores [barren. She was renamed "Passion Flower" by the masses to symbolise her beauty, oratory and passion for justice.

Forty-one years old, La Passionaria is no haggard-looking female of the French Revolution typo. Even among her enemies she is noted as a darkeyed, jet-haired Spanish beauty. Her first ambition, to become a school teacher, was thwarted by lack of adequate moans, and she finished her education with a self-planned curriculum of Marx, Engels and Lenin. A laundress in a small mining town, she soon came to sympathise with the minors' plight and took a fighting part, in all strikes. During the dictatorship of Primo <\c Rivera she and her husband, the Communist Mayor of Somorrostro, spout most of the time in j prison. After the Socialist revolution jin February, 1934, their home in Asturias was completely destroyed and they wont to Russia. Known to the Soviet as Dolores, La Passionaria was named last yar to the executive committee of the seventh congress of the Third International, at one of whose meetings she presided. As an example of her bravery her followers like to cite her behaviour in freeing prisoners from a gaol after the general amnesty hist February. The Civil Guards and the Assault Guards were still faithful to the principles of the previous reactionary Government and would not allow the prisoners.to join their families and friends eagerly waiting outside the walls. Having succeeded in opening the iron gates, the imprisoned men were held in only by the guns of the guards, who threatened to shoot any one making a break. After a vain attempt to get the cooperation of the local governor, Ln Passionaria suddenly climbed -.the iron grillwork of the prison gate; defying the guards to shoot through at her, and exhorted the prisoners t« escape, which they did. . ,',,'.,;.'

Observers on the French border, including Spanis'h refugees, who know

La Passionaria well, say that she is not. interested in Communism just now and is lighting wholeheartedly for the republic against Fascism. If the Government forces win, however, it is hard to see how any new Cabinet could be formed without her approval and co-operation. Demonstration and Dance.

Complete success attended a delightful demonstration and dance given by -Miss Mona Blair and her pupils in the City Hall on Saturday night.

A charmingly-arranged programme of exercises and modern ballroom daiu-ing was cleverly presented to n large and appreciative audience.

The ballroom was effectively decorated with coloured streamers, and the stfige was adorned with lovely bowls or spring flowers and flowering shrubs, which comprised arum lilies, Iceland poppies, anemonies, rununculas, primroses and (lowering broom and rangiora.

The programme opened with a presentation of exercises for balance and grace, by the class, followed by a polka. Two of the junior pupils, Peter Bright and Phyllis Legge, who looked attractive in a frock of primrose taffeta, gave a clever exhibition of the quick-step. The modem waltz was gracefully presented by Shirley Bright and John Russell,' the Conner wearing a becoming frock of powder blue needle-run lace, finished will: a matching blue shoulder spray. A waltz by the class was followed by a. military two-step charmingly performed by two tiny tols, Audrey Blogg and Jimmy Drummond. The Saturday morning class then gave a demonstration of the* military Iwo-step. N.oleeu and .lack Thomson wei'c seen to advantage in a fascinating Continental rumba, the former wearing a, pretty .frock of maize taffeta and tulle. Miss Betty Sharpies, wearing a becoming frock of black flat crepe trimmed with silvoi braid, partnered by Mr. Stuart Sheet, gave a graceful exhibition of the

quick-stop. Pctor Winter, and AniI olio friar ill a dainty little frock of daffodil yellow taffeta, gave n clever demonstration of the waltz, which was followed by a quick-stop danced by the class. Nolccn Thomson

(Mid Bill Drummond performed many '.ntricnte stops of the quickstep with skill and grace. Miss Mona Blair, partnered by Mr. Stuart Skeet, delighted the audience with a graceful exhibition of the tango, which was danced in a slow, stately fashion, introducing a number of fascinating and intricate steps. The programme was brought to a close

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with a medley, which comprised u wall/., chain, quick-step, chain, and a lon- cabin danced by the class.

Mrs. Thomson played the music lor (he demonstration, and later dance music was supplied by Mr. Stuart Hkoct 'h orchestra. A delectable supper was served upstairs, the tables being prettily decorated with bowls oi mixed spring flowers. Miss Mona Blair was wearing a graceful frock of lupin blue lint crepe, cut on slender lines, and Jin is hud at the neck with a spray of goldon primroses, and maidenhair fern.

Mrs. J. Blair chose a smart frock of black sandcrope, trimmed at the neck with a white spray. Miss Jocelyn Blair wore a becoming frock of black moire taffeta, while Miss Jeanette Blair was prettily t'rocked in a frock of shell pink taffeta.

Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. 11. 15. Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. I{. Shorralt, Mr. and Mrs. 11.. H. Dods, Mr. and Mrs. Blogg, Dr. and Mrs. H. Goulding-Riee, and Mr. and Mrs. 0. I). Tavlor.

Mesdames Tf. I'ncke, H. T. Ilohlen, \V. Stevenson, G. Winter, J. Bellerby, S. I). Nathan, A. W. Murray; W. Cave, H. Bennett (Norfolk Island), W. Oiikdcn, A. S. Winter, H. P. Hamilton. and D. B, Barry.

Misses M. Macaulay, N. Steele, B. Murray, .T. Packc, h. Gray, Kay, M. Smith, D. and M. Hansen, M. Bennett, .1. Wauchop, M, Martin, B. Sharpies, K. Instone, M. Instone (Christchurch), N. Cooper, Coggrave (2), W. Caldwell, J. Briffault, A. Burnard, Y. Thomas, M. Young, S. Porteous, A.' Slight, N. Mitford, P. Reed, N. Broadhurst, A. Sherriff, Whinray (2), P. Lange, N. Skcet, C. Austin, Wither, N. Bruce, B. Kemp, P. Catp, D. Jackson, .T. Tiefjen, Robb, H. Kinder, J. Pice, A. Friar, X. Thomson, A, Blogg, Legge (2), V. Nathan, X. Innes, M. and N. Park, A. B.ousfiold, E. and B. Russell, S. Thornton, M. Cave, P. and J. Oakden and P. Winter. Royal Duchesses as Patrons "Under Royal Patronage" gives a fillip to ' social, philanthropic, and artistic enterprise, and Royal duchesses will return this autumn to heavy pro grammes, writes a London correspondent. Owing to the King's accession, and the fact that there are two new duchesses, there has been a good deal of re-allotment. Alexandra Hose Day has secured the Duchess of Kent as its new patron. She is also much in demand in art and university circles. The Duke of Kent has succeeded the King as president of the Royal College of Music, and it is expected that they will both attend many of the functions there in the coming winter. The Duchess of Gloucester, perhaps owing to the large number of Scottish nurses in Condon, has become known as "The Hospital Duchess." The Duchess of York takes a special interest in industries and child welfare, and she is president and patron of a great many centres. As Commandant -in-Chief of

the nursing corps of; St John Ambulance Brigade, she has a wide knowledge of slum clearance and housing schemes; she is also the very popular patroness of the Toe ,11 League of women helpers.