Women’s World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19139, 7 October 1936, Page 10

Women’s World

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People and Parties

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Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Irwin and tlinir young vson returned on Monday from » holiday visit to Tirnnru and Mount. Cook.

Miss Rita Barry, Aberdeen road, returned on Sunday from a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. Gerald Kemp and Miss Barbara Kemp, Russell street, left to-day on a visit to Hawke’s Bay.

Miss Shirley Ormond, who lias been visiting {Wellington and The Chateau, Tongariro National Park, is returning to Gisborne during the week-end. Mrs. C. M. Falkner, Here, and her son Brian have returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. The Misses Nell and Helen Steele. Tahunga, were the week-end guests of Mrs. W. K. Andrews, Mangapapa. Miss Ida O'Meara, Coleman road, left on Monday on a holiday visit to Auuk land. , , . Miss Aspinall, the Eagle Owl of New South Wales, who has been conducting a Guiders’ training week-end in Gis-

borne. left for Rotorua to-day, via Waikaremoana. She will sail from Auckland on October 16 by the liner Awatea

on her return to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Grevis Winter and family left Gisborne to-ciay for Hamilton, where they will make their future home. Miss Nancy Olirisp, Auckland, is arriving in Gisborne this week to spend a month’s holiday. Mr. Jones, Wanganui, who has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs. E. Ewart Brown, Ormond road, returned to his home to-day, accompanied by Mrs. Brown, who will be his guest. Miss Eileen Hegarty, who is spending an extended holiday in England and the Continent, is at present visiting Saltzberg, Germany, accompanied by her two cousins, Dr. Kathleen Todd and Miss Moira Todd, of New Zealand. Miss Margaret Slierratt has returned from a brief visit to Wellington.

Airs. T. H. Carr, who has been paying a round of visits to friends and relations in Gisborne, left on her return to her home in Waitara yesterday. Miss Jeanette Blair, Iranui road, has been spending a few days as the guest of Miss Molly Smith, Waitarai, Patutahi.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hutton, Hawke’s Bay, arrived in Gisborne today to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. .T.’C. Fitzgerald, Ngatapa. Miss ,T. Hahgo.od, who visited. Gisborne last week for the Guiders’ training week-end, spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. R. Andrew, before returning to her home in Wairoa. .Mrs. R. Bum, Hastings, is arriving in Gisborne to-morrow to stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. i rank Parker, Waingake, for the MorrisonParker wedding, which is to be eelcbrated on' October 14. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Houston, Score road, are visiting Auckland.

Mrs. A. Garvey, Auckland, is the guest, of Mrs. D. .1. Parker, Haiti Es-

plumule. Mrs. .T. B i'll or by, Waerenga-o-kuri, ami .Mrs. 0. I ’parse; aro spending a tow davs at Wainui Beaoli Mrs

Millard and her three daughters, Misses Lillian, Beatrice and Joy Millard, and little granddaughter, Barbara, left Wellington on Friday by the Awatea for Sydney, to connect with the Ormonde ■n route to London.

Miss Gertrude Drayton, C.8.E., secretary of the Central Executive Committee

of the Victoria League, London, who is at present attending the centenary celebrations in Adelaide, South Australia, expects to arrive in New Zealand in November.

Members of the Friendly Circle Choir and their friends assembled in Lo Grand Cafe last night for a dance to mark the approach of the close of another successful season. the function was a very pleasant one. Dance music was provided by Mrs. Menzies, and the M.C.s were Messrs. Inn Caic and Jack Aston. A dainty supper was supplied in the cafe. The oldest resident of Cambridge, Mrs. Margaret Anderson, celebrated her ninety-fifth birthday recently. Mrs. Anderson retains her vigour of mind, and is fairly robust for her years, and she maintains a keen interest in public topics. Mrs. Anderson’s life is. of interest. as she was one of the Nova Scotians who joined an expedition to New Zealand to establish the Waipn settlement. Her parents wore Captain and Mrs. Duncan McKenzie, who took their family to Adelaide from Nova Scotia on the ship Highland Lass. Two years later the Lev. Norman McLeod led the Nova Scotian emigrants to Waipn, New Zealand, where Mrs. Anderson arrived at the age of 13 years. She later married the late Mr. Anderson and she and her husband settled at Mangere. Forty-eight years ago the family went to Cambridge, and Mrs. Anderson has resided there over since. Ladies’ Golf Notes

A medal match for trophies donated by Mrs. H. E. Maude was competed for by lady members of the Poverty Bay Golf Club yesterday afternoon under ideal conditions.

Honours in the A division went to Miss B. Kemp, 89 —17—72. Mrs. C. 11. Bull was second, 91—17 —74. In tlie 15 division Mrs. Bobb, 100—31—69, was first, and Miss M. Macaulay, 96—FX>—76, second. To-morrow afternoon a team from Tolaga Bay has arranged to visit Gisborne for inter-club games. Mali-Jong and Bridge Party On Monday afternoon Mrs. ML Hamilton Irvine was hostess at a delightful bridge and mali-jong party at her home in Riverside road. The guests were entertained in the drawing-room, which was beautifully decorated with bowls of pink roses, intermingled with Australian mint. A delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, the table being enhanced with a bowl of stocks.

Mrs. Irvine welcomed her guests wearing a smart frock of nigger brown spotted crepe cut on simple lines. Miss June Irvine, who assisted ho mother in the entertainment of the guests, chose a graceful frock of nigger brown flat crepe, ornamented with a garland of gaily coloured flowers, informal Afternoon

Mrs. T. H. Carr, Waitara, who has been visiting) Gisborne, was the guest ot honour at a delightful alternoon given

oy her sister, Mrs. A. R. Smith, at her name at ilexton on Saturday. • Lovely bowls of ramuicules, Argentine sweet-pea and anemones were used for the decoration of the drawing-room, where the guests were entertained, and during an interlude a delicious afternoon tea was served informally. Mrs. Smith welcomed the guests wearing a smart frock of navy crepe marocain striped in gay colours, and trimmed with touches ot white. The guest of honour chose a becoming frock oi navy floral crepe-de-chine, worn with a navy swagger coat and a matching straw hat. The guests included Mesdames W. J. Wheeler, H. J. Poole, J. Sunderland, and W. Carruthers; Misses P. De Costa, Al. Foster, N. Margoliouth, D. Jeune, U. Fisketi, G. Smith, A. Pearson and D. Adams.

Silver Wedding Anniversary Mrs. It. I. Scott, Mrs. A. J. Reid, Tolaga Bay, and Miss Marion Fraser were joint iiostesses at a very delightful party held at the former’s home in Wuinui road during the week-end, and given in honour of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ogilvie, who were celebrating the silver jubilee ol their wedding. Artistically arranged bowls of Iceland poppies and Argentine sweet-pea were used for the decoration of the drawingroom, where the guests gathered to offer congratulations and good wishes and toast the health of the guests of honour A delicious afternoon tea was served, pride of place being given to a handsome wedding cake, made and decorated bv Mrs. A. J. Reid, Tolaga Bay. In a happy speech Mr. Angus Frasei proposed a toast to Mr. and Mrs Ogilvie’s health, which was accorded musical honours. Mr. Ogilvie, on bchalt <>f his wife and himself, suitably re sponded. ilrs. Scott was wearing a becoming' frock of parma violet matalasse crepe, trimmed with touches of jjrey. Mrs. A. J. Reid chose a graceful frock of brown and fawn floral crepe-de-chine, while Miss Fraser wore a frock of brown and white floral flat crepe, trimmed at. the neckline with a spray of white flowers. Tlie guest of honour was wearing a becoming frock of navy blue floral georgette, worn with a navy blue threequarter coat, and a smart navy straw hat. Mrs. T. Fraser wore a graceful frock of brown floral crepe-de-chine, and Miss Rmin, Seott. looked smart in a red crepe-de-chine jumper suit. The guests included only relations of Mr. and Mrs. Ogilvie. Girl Guide Provincial Executive. •

At the annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Girl Guide provincial- executive!, Mrs. E. Balfour, provincial commissioner, introduced Miss M. M. Aspimill, Eagle Owl of New South Wales, and expressed gratitude to her for coming to Gisborne to take a Guidcrs training week-end. In a most interesting talk Miss Aspiiiitll said that it was always a tremendous help for Guidors to come

together, not only for training, but to exchange ideas. She told in a most entertaining way about Guiding conditions in New South Wales, her description of the Mary Evcrard camp site being followed with close intcicst. This site was presented by a anonymous donor in memory of his mother, whoso maiden name was Mary E\ciard, and comprised 20 acres of beautiful bush-covered hills which were used for hiking by the Guiders. An adjoining property, “Glengarry,” mi which a small house and sites suitable for camping were situated, was bought by the Guide authorities, the gardens surrounding the house being beautifully kept by companies of Guides from surrounding districts. The native bush was carefully preserved 'by the Guides.

Miss A spina 11 then gave a brief outline of Guiding in the islands north of Queensland. At the close of her talk she was warmly thanked for Her extremely interesting and instructive address. Guiders’ Training Week-End.

.Miss At. M. Aspinall, Eagle Owl of New South Wales, who has come to New Zealand at the invitation of the Girl Guide Dominion headquarters to assist with Brownie work, conducted a training week-end lor Guiders in Brownie work. Mr. and Mrs. J. p. MacDonald placed their home m Riverside road at the disposal of the Guiders for the camp. The spacious garden and lovely old trees provided an ideal camping ground, and a most enjoyable and instructive week-one was spent. An Eagle Owl is a holder of a diploma, tested in England, for training Guiders in the Brownie branch oi Guide work. Those present for the week-end were Mrs. J. D. MacDonald, Tolaga Bay-Manutuke-Muriwai and Patululu district commissioner; Mrs. Moretl. Tolaga Bay; Miss M. Barnes, Gis borne; Miss J. Buseke, Mamituke; Miss ,T. Hapgood, Wairoa; Miss K. HolIcver, Tokoinaru Bay; Miss H. Humphreys, Gisborne; Miss I). McKinley, Gisborne; Miss W. Lysnar, Gisborne, and Miss Y. Renner, Patutalu. I following attended for part of the time: Mrs. L. Balfour, Poverty Bay provincial commissioner; Mrs. «• Andrew, Gisborne district commissioner; Mrs. A.. Andrews; Misses L. Daws. 8. Dodd, W. O’Halloran, lavlor Manutulce, and D. Woodhead; Mrs. .T. Kayes, lady enbmastor of the Y.M.C.A. pack, and her assistant Miss Hino; Guiders who are also pack leaders. Misses Mary Evans, Audrey McKinley and Betty Popple^

Gisborne Business Women’s Club The Gisborne Business and Professional. Women’s Club held its fortnightly meeting in Le Grand Cate on Tuesday evening. Miss Douglas-Smith took tlie chair, as the president, Mrs. Hugh Jones, was absent on account ot illness.

Mr. Scarrott delighted members with an address on Norfolk Island, and as he had lived there lie was able to give most interesting details, illustrated with photographs. At the conclusion, on Miss Douglas-Snuth s motion, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the speaker for such an entertaining talk. Victoria League’s Meeting

The monthly meeting of the I overty Bay branch of the Victoria League washel'd on Monday afternoon in kind lav s tea-rooms, when Miss A. L. Rees presided over a large attendance of membeis. Three new members, Messrs. G. D. Taylor, T. Corson, and F. Ri. Hill, were elected.

A letter answering a request by the league that the anniversary of the landing of Captain Cook be fittingly recognised was received from the Gisborne Borough Council, which refused the responsibility of arranging a ceremony. Jl was agreed at the meeting that .the anniversary should not pass unrecognised by the Victoria League, which will lay a wreath on Captain Cook's Memorial at Kaiti beach. . .

Arrangements lor tho forthcoming visit of Miss Drayton were stated to be well in band. In a letter received from Miss Drayton in the last mail she asked that her itinerary should he rearranged to permit of three clear days with each league in New Zealand. An attractive plan of entertainment for her Gisborne visit was drawn up. After tho details have been dealt with by the executive,

he complete programme will be submtted to the November meeting. It was reported that during the month .lie book and magazine committee had jacked and posted 231 b. of literature to itiblic works camps and back-block solders.. Airs. I. Quigley presented a satisfactory report on the activities of the junior branch of the league, the members of which are making gifts for distribution at Christinas. The next meet-

ing was fixed for November 2. Waimata Valley Women’s Institute

There was almost a full attendance I the monthly meeting of the Waimata

Valley Woiivmi’s Institute, held in tin Waimata Hall on October 1. The president-, Mrs. (’. Graham, welcomed theme visitor. AMss Fiona Maxwell, an old member.

The roll cal,, “An embroidery stitch

was well ansvered, members producing samples of the stitches and demonstrating how to dt them when asked. Corrcspondoieo dealing with the health

stamp eampagn and the Py.n-Pacifie Conference was dealt with, members agreeing to give their support to troth matters. Manners were again reminded of tlie half-yearly council meeting, and urged to try and attend the meeting, which would le held’ in the City Hall, Gisborne, on October 23. The 10 talent competition was brought

to' a close aid resulted in about £2 'Os being addel to the institute’s funds, Mrs. J.- C. Maiengarb gaining first place •md Mrs. .1. L Graham second. Endeavours a’e to be made to raise the money to haw electric light installed in the hall aid members agreed' to a

competition to see who could raise the most money hr the annual meeting in March. Mrs. f. L. Graham offered n small trophy 1> the winner of the com petition. In connectioi with the flower show.

several menihew agreed to give points’ prizes for the .various sections. It was decided I hat f the money was available, first, an! second prizes in each

class should If paid. The procuring of the judges f(t the show was left in the hands of ifrs. C. Graham.

Continuing lie Golden Thread, Mrs. •J. Gillgren give, a three minutes’ talk on “Kauri,” (which proved to lie the most interestiig of the series.

An impronplu debate, “Should a woman have a career,” proved very entertaining, flic movers were Mrs. d Gillgren and Mrs. G. Graham, and the opposors Mrs-T. C. Mazengarh and Mrs. P. Quinn. Th movers won by a small majority. . ..... A potnto-gowing eompet.ition ill aid of funds wH inaugurated, members taking, five ptatoes each. The deniontratipri for the day was on "Art silk pinling.” Miss Ella Rogers taught memjers how to go about this work and slewed articles in the various stages of chinletion. Mrs. C. Graham called for f vote of thanks to Miss Rogers for her delightful demonstm'l’lie eoipetitions resulted Four l*irrrpst. ctraf not double rolked. - -Ml sC. Graham,! ; Mrs. J. Gillgren, 2. Cotton frock, worn by competitor.—-Mrs. ,1 0. Mazjigarh and Misses P. -lones and k Kgers, equal, 1.

After a. delicious afternoon tea a happy meeting concluded with the singing ol the National Anthem.

Waimata Valley W.I. Annual Ball The Waimata Valley Hall was the scene of much jollity on Saturday night,, when the Waimata Valley Women’s Institute held its annual ball. The dance proved a success, both irom a social and a financial point of view. l"ne proceeds of this ball are to be devoted to the expenses of the annual .tower show, and although not quite as successful financially as last year, the promoters are very satisfied with the results. The music was supplied by Mr. Wreyford Wade’s orchestra, although Mr. J. G. Yagg deputised at the piano for Air. Wade, who was unable to attend. Miss Vette played a very enjoyable extra, and Mr. Harvey Wade and Mr. S. Alcock acted as Al.C.s.

Two Monte Carlo dances were held during the evening, Aliss J. Gillgren and Air. 'U. Stanbridge winning the first and .Miss I’. Jones and Mr. G. .Stanbridge the second.

A competition held during the evening resulted in a win for Mr. _ Noel •lurch, who was presented with a Christmas pudding in a bowl, this prize being donated by Airs. W. Jones. A delicious home-made supper was served on the verandah. The tables looked very attractive with their vases, of honesty, gilder roses and Iceland ooppies surrounded hv all the good ihingis to eat which the women of the institute had provided.

Among those present were Air. and Mrs. V. Greaves, Mr. and Airs. K. Cook, Mr. and Airs. W. Kingston!, Air. and Mrs. P. Quinn; Mesdumes J. C. Mazengarb, E. Proudfoot, and J. Gillgren: Misses AI. Jones, P. Jones, C. Quinn. J. Hope, K. Breingan, T. Cook, V. Vette, J. Dow, M. Hindrup, D. Gibson, and J. Gillgren: Messrs. J. Rogers, P. and AT. Crawford, W. Newman, K. Bachelor, G. Babbington, S. Bruce, I. Young, A. Barron, S. Stanbridge, J. Johnstone, 1«. Lange, AI. McLernon, B. and D. Alulloolv. F. Coventry, K. and D. Greaves, B. Campbell, It. Nickerson, J. O’Meara, L. Cowan, N. Burch, G. Brown, D. Hamilton, W. Varley, S. Alcock, and H. O’Connell.

A new business, specialising in lingerie, hosiery, gloves, scarves, and bugs, opened in the Regent Buildings this week. “Phyllis Lee” is the sign name, and the bright- new stocks of quality goods should' have particular interest lo ladies.*