Women's World People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19373, 10 July 1937, Page 11

Women's World

People and Parties

—THE DAILY ROUND—

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Miss Alison Anderson, who has been the guest of Mrs. H. B. Williams, Turihaua station, left for Auckland yesterday. Miss Patsy Crawford, Riverside road, is returning this week-end after a short visit to Wellington.

Miss Ngaire Hayes, ‘.nlmadale,” left this week-end on a noliday visit to Auckland and Dargaville. Miss Dewar, England, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. 11. Russell, “Mangatoitoi," Ngatapa, intends leaving for Hawke’s Bay on Monday. Mrs. F. Wrey Nolan, Russell street, and her daughter, Miss P. Price, returned from Auckland this week.

Mrs. C. M. Strouts, Wanganui, accompanied by Miss June Strouts, arrived in Gisborne yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. Kemp, “The Willows,” Matawhero. Miss H. S. Alexander, Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs. W. Cooper, Rutene road.

The Gisborne Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held its weekly meeting in the Masonic Hall, Childers road, on Wednesday evening, when the time was devoted to practising roller bandaging.

Mrs. W. G. Norman, Clifford street, intends leaving next week for Auckland. whence she will sail next Thursday by the Matua for Rarotonga on a holiday cruise, returning via the other islands in that part of the Pacific.

Mrs. R. Russell, Western Australia, who arrived in Gisborne from Hawke’s Bay on Monday last to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gaddum, Waingase, and other relatives, leaves to-morrow . for Auckland, whence she will travel to England by the Rotorua, sailing next Tuesday. Miss Joan Boland, Napier, is the guest of Mrs. D. B. Barry, Rutene road.

Miss Buntv Dobson, who has been spending a holiday in Hawke’s Bay, is returning to Gisborne to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Young, Tokomaru Bay,-have ben spending a few days in Gisborne as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. U. Burke, Northcote road.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Maclaurin, Hexton. are expected to return this week-end after a holiday to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. T. Wells, Auckland, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. S. L. Dryland, Haronga road.

The judging at the Poverty Bay Federation of Women’s Institutes’ exhibition this week was done by Misses Jean Graham and Marjorie Puflett. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Pettit, Haronga road, are expected to return tomorrow from visits to Wellington and Palmerston North.

Miss Paddy Burke, who returned from Auckland on Wednesday, is spending the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Cyril Scanned, Tokomaru Bay, for the Ruatoria dance. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. S. Hain, Haronga, Miss E. Barker and Messrs. G. Gregory and It. Reynolds were also the guests of Mrs. Scanned for the function.

Mr. and Mrs. H. 11. Smith, Haronga road, are returning on Sunday after visiting Palmerston North and Wellington. Mrs. A. H. Jackman, Tolaga Bay, and Miss Flora Black, Graham road, leave this week-end for Auckland, whence they sail for England by the Rotorua on Tuesday next.

Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Burt entertained a few of their friends at a jolly dinner party at the Gisborne Hotel, prior to the Gisborne Club social last evening. Mrs. Burt was wearing an attractive frock and coatee of Gloucester green satin beaute trimmed with touches of gold lame. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cairns, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Morley, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Oman, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kelliher, and Miss McCulloch.

Farewell Morning- Tea

Yesterday morning Mrs. J. M. Monckton entertained several of her friends at a very enjoyable tea party at the Masonic Hotel given in honour of Miss Flora Black, who leaves for England early next week.

Tea was served in the lounge, a bowl of Iceland poppies adorning the table. A pleasant time was spent with talk of travel and topical subjects, and Miss Black was ofTered every good wish by her friends for a happy voyage and holiday abroad.

The hostess welcomed her guests wearing a smartly tailored frock of fawn tweed, with furs and a black felt hat.

A becoming suit of Durban brown woven wool was worn by Miss Black! with a brown felt hat.

The guests included Mesdamcs G. M. Dodgshun, E. R. Black, A. L. Singer, M. Gordon, T. Terry, R. G. Crawford, W. R. B. Willock and W. L. Rutledge, and Misses B. Murray and J. Rutledge.

Party at Turihaua

Un Wednesday anernoon Mrs. H. B vvuuarns entertained a numoer 01 liei mends at a deugnuul party at Tunnaua station in nonour 01 nor guest, Miss Alison Anderson. The weather was exceptionally coin and showery, but remained tine wnuc the guests made tne motor journey ,I'Oin town, artording them a goou view of the snow on the ranges ana t ne storm-tossed sea. A welcome rehe, irom the cold atmosphere out-of-doors was the cosy warmth of the house, wnere large open log fires burned cheerily in the rooms where the guests were entertained. On arrival the guests were served with sherry in iront of the fire in the hall while they removed their coats and wraps. Beautiful flowers and foliage adorned the various rooms, all most artistically arranged. In the hah were a jar of green hydrangeas ana bowls of mixed blooms, the drawingroom contained lovely Iceland poppies, autumn foliage and bowls 01 mixed flowers, while the dining-room was adorned with a vase of beautiful poinsettia, small bowls of violets and daphne, and mixed flowers. The bowls of assorted flowers held some lovely blooms, in,eluding anemones, mauve and purple irises and calendulas. Mah-jong was played at all the tables but one, which was devoted to bridge. In an interval between hands a delicious tea wtts served in the hall, the hostess being assisted by her sister, Miss Myhill, in attending to the needs of the guests. The guest of honour, who was smartly frocked in black embossed cloque, had the opportunity of meeting many of her old friends and renewing acquaintances. Among the guests were Mesdamcs C. G. Holdsworth, J. A. Macleod, V. Barker, J. C. N. Thomas, A. L. Singei, W A. Bowie, R. G. Crawford, A. .1. Stock, A. H. Russell, F. Kahlenberg, L, T. Burnard, 11. Goulding Rice, E. Ewart Brown, W. R. B. Willock, R. J. B. Hall, R. U. Burke, G. M. Dodgshun, J. Blair, R. L. Maclean, R. G. Sherwood Hale (Tokomaru Bay), P. K. Muir, G. M. Bloomfield; A. S. Mun, C. C. Dowding, A. F. Houston E. Loisel (Tolaga Bay), and E. Adair, Misses R. Barry, Dewar (England), and M. Rees.

Te Karaka Jottings

Miss N. Fleet, Dunedin, who returned recently from an extended visit to England and the Continent has been the guest of Mr. and Mis. A. V. Fleet, Te Karaka. Mrs R. D. Dymock, Puha, accompanied by her son, Mr J Dymock, is on a holiday visit to Wellington. Mrs. Fleet, sen., who has been staying with her son, Mr. A. V. I lee , at Te Karaka, left on Friday loi Wanganui, en route to Dunedin.

Gisborne Women’s Club Card Party

The committee of the Gisborne Women’s Club entertained a large number of guests at a very enjoyable card party on Thursday evening in the club rooms. The reception room was effectively decorated with palms, other greenery and mixed flowers, and warmed by a gas fire. The guests were received by _ the president, Mrs. J. Pyke, and committee members. Cards were played at 17 tables, the majority being devoted to bridge and the remainder to fivehundred. The games proved interesting and were much enjoyed, Miss A. M. Ilyett and Mr. H. Gilmer winning the prizes for bridge, and Mrs. F. Armstrong and Mr. Cameron being the successful five-hundred players. Each received an attractive prize donated by Mesdames 11. Holmes, 11. E. Hill and D. McKeague. A delicious home-made savoury supper was served by the committee. The entertainment was in the form of an open evening, and proved most successful.

Farewell Surprise Party

A very enjoyable surprise party organised by ivirs. S. n,. Dryianu, Haronga road, visited the home oi Mrs. W. G. Norman, Clifford street, on Tuesday evening to bid her tarewell prior to her departure on a two months’ holiday to Rarotonga. Tne guests were warmly welcomed by their hostess, and entertained in the drawing-room, which was prettily decorated with autumn berries ana toliage and warmed by a large glowing tire. Competitions, games and social chat passed a pleasant evening, during which Mrs. Norman was presented with sundry charming and useful gifts by her friends for use while travelling. In a few suitable words Mrs. Norman thanked the donors for their acceptable gifts and their much appreciated good wishes. A dainty supper was then served informally. Mrs. Norman was wearing a becoming frock of leaf brown wool georgette. An attractive frock of black panne velvet was worn by Mrs. Dryland. Among the guests were Mesdames T. Wells (Auckland), W. Jennings, D. McKeague, Hugh Jones, and Misses Douglas-Sinith and Beverley Lewis.

Allegro Musical Club Concert

The members of the Allegro Musical Club held their second concert of the season on Tuesday evening in the club rooms, Lowe street. There was a large and enthusiastic audience, and the entertainment was most delightful.

It was staged in a unique and artictic setting representing a Continental cafe, “The Cafe de Caesaroni.” Small tables and palms were arrasged under gaily coloured umbrellas and awnings, while in one corner tht orchestra was seated behind quaint trellised fences, and in the other was an inkeeper’s bar. Those taking part in the performance wore picturesque costumes in keeping with the scene, which was made still more attractive with coloured lights and lanterns. Mrs. Iris E. Olney, L.T.C.L., lately from the Auckland district, who has had much experience in dramatic and musical work, was responsible for the production and dialogue. The orchestral music was capably directed by Mr. R. C. Williams, and the chief parts in the stage production were taken by Miss Una Crrssley, as the innkeeper’s daughter, v,ho sang and acted charmingly in her pretty frock, and Mr. L. G. Blackie, as the innkeeper, who interpreted the character effectively in broken English suitable to the role. A popular feature of the e\ ening was the fairylike ballet arranged by Miss M. Keany, comprising Dawn Ingrain, Billy McCafTerty, Margaret Ellis, and Nancy Zame, who danced with rhythmical grace. Miss Maine Lord and Mr. Keith Anderson plaved the accompaniments. Other parts in the playette were taken as follow: — Miss Truda Bayliss, Messrs. Ken Monck and lan Walton, breezy Americans; Mrs. I. E. Olney, Messrs. Hugh Patterson and J. Elliot, snobbish English tourists. Other delightful items were a Maori harmony by Misses Rene, L ‘Slie and Joyce Witters; vocal solos by Misses Una Crossley, Eirene Halbert Vera McCarthy, Messrs. J. Elliot, 1., G. Blackie, and Ken Monck; violin solo, Miss Maisie Lord; tap dan::, Miss Joyce McKnight, humorous interlude, Mr. Bob Barnes, tin whistle novelty, Mr. Ward. The orchestral items included “Valse Rose,” “Love's Dream,” "Traumerie” and “Humouresque.”

Social Entertainment at Gisborne Club

The popular social evening given annually by the Gisborne Club, Lowe street, was held last night at the club. Although the attendance was much smaller than in previous years, the function was most jolly and most enjoyable.

The social committee in charge of the entertainment comprised Messrs. B. S. Brec, W. D. Morlcy, J. L. Smaill, M. J. White, M. Dobson, B. C. Jeffreys, 11. F. Forster, O. S. Burt, J. Kay, Mitchell, and T. Terry, secretary The following ladies fulfilled the duties of hostesses, some attending the function, and others assisting with the preparations earlier in the day:— Mesdamcs F. W. Nolan, T. Terry, I-. Balfour, It. G. Crawford, H. G. WeUborne, W. D. Morlcy, J. W. Oman, O S. Burt, and G. W. Armstrong. The lounge and billiard-room, well heated by large gas fires, were artistically decorated with bowls of Iceland poppies, jonquils, lovely autmm foliage and asparagus fern. Dancing was enjoyed in the ball-room, where flags adorned the walls, to music p» vided by Stuart Skeet/s orchest-u. Various games, including mah-jong, were played in the other rooms, and a

delicious home-made supper was served from tables prettily decorated with crystal vases of Iceland poppies and tinted leaves. The hospitality of members, the comfortable surroundings and the delightful entertainment provided were much appreciated by all the guests.

Among those present were Mrs. T. Terry, who wore floral Liberty crepe in black printed in blue and pink; Mrs. Phil Hamilton, deep beige lace, with a flame flower; Mrs. L. Balfour, black taffeta trimmed with gold sequins, and a black velvet coat; Mrs. A. J. Harris, hyacinth purple cloque trimmed with steel beads, and a white fur coatee; Miss I. Hunt, Coronation red ring velvet; Mrs. W. M. Jenkins, black taffeta with a coat to match, relieved with a white vestee of satin beaded in pastel tints, and a silver rose; Miss E. Maxwell, black Matalasse with a large cherryred rose; Miss If. Lane, black threaded with gold.

Mrs. H. E. Harris’ frock was of navy blue and white patterned chiffon and navy taffeta coatee; Mrs. G. W. Armstrong, black lace and satin with a matching lace coat; Miss M. Pufletl, Burgundy red wool lace trimmed with matching velvet and beige fur; Mrs. W. Langlands, shell pink lace trimmed with touches of black, and a mauve floral posy; Mrs. C. Armstrong, ivory ring velvet, with a coat of shell pink quilted silk; Mrs. W. D. Morley, black lace with a Marina blue ring velvet coat; Mrs. O. S. Burt, Gloucester green satin crepe, trimmed with gold lame and a coatee to match; Mrs. A. G. Caeries, a cocktail tunic coat of gold shimmer satin over black satin, with a scarlet posy.

Mrs. G. D. Taylor wore black floral georgette printed in rose tonings with a black velvet coatee and pink floral posy; Mrs. J. W. Fergie, black panne velvet with a cherry red posy; Mrs. A. R. Nicol, gold lame brocade and a white fur coat and mauve posy; Mrs. J. W. Oman, crushed strawberry crepe, trimmed at the neck with coloured crystal beads, and black velvet coat; Mrs. A. F. Barber, bright pink crepe, trimmed silver ,and a white fur coat; Mrs. E. P. Kelliher, a cocktail suit in plain and floral black satin printed in flame; Miss S. Chrisp, powder blue embossed cloque; Miss E. Seay (South Canterbury), shot oil green tafleta, with posy of Soleil d’or jonquils; Miss L. Campbell, sky blue satin; Mrs. Rees Allan (New Plymouth), shell pink taffeta, with a coat of Marina blue ring velvet; Miss F. Maxwell, Derby blue cloque threaded with silver. Miss McCulloch chose black velvet with a coatee of flame velvet and floral spray to match; Miss I J . Cato, white satin, with a blue posy; Miss L. Campbell, azure blue satin; Mrs. E. J. Vennell, violet lace, with silver brocade cape and mauve posy; Mrs. K. F. Jones, black and floral satin cocktail suit, with evening coat of black, red and gold brocade; Mrs. J. A. C. Fleming, Marina green cloque, trimmed with silver, and a silver coat; Miss K. McCrossin, brown velvet with flame posy; Miss J. Boland (Napier), soft azure blue lace-threaded with white, and a velvet coatee to match, Miss

N. Sawyer, black net over scarlet, with gold neck clasp. Mrs. H. D. Carmichael (London), wore a smart frock of white embossed cloque, with a coat of eggshell blue ring velvet; Mrs. C. P. Belton, gold shimmer satin and white fur coat; Dr. G. L. Galliers, Coronation blue satin, and a black velvet coat; Miss G. Austin, moss green ring velvet; Mrs. M. J. White, black ring velvet trimmed wifti crystal buttons, and a coat of black lacquered satin.

Combined Hotel and Restaurant Staffs’ Ball

The City Hall was crowded ■on Thursday evening when the staffs of the combined hotels and restaurants in the Gisborne and East Coast districts gave a most successful ball, the function being a revival of a series of similar balls given in the past, the last of which took place 25 years ago.

The organisers have every reason to be gratified with the success of their efforts, for the dance was a very merry one, and despite the crowded state" of the dance floor everyone present had a thoroughly good time, the atmosphere radiating good cheer and gaiety.

The executive committee in charge of the arrangements included Mesdames H. Hughes (Masonic Hotel), treasure!', Cooper (Royal Hotel), Fitzmaurice (Gisborne Hotel), J. Bardwell (Coronation Hotel), Miss Emms (Masonic), Messrs. L. Foley (Record Reign), chairman, F. Barnard (Masonic), secretary, P. Sweeney (Record Reign), A. Bartlett (Gisborne), D. Durie (Royal), N. Costello, J. Watt (Coronation), J. Bardwell (Turanganui), G. Caulton (Albion), A. Watson (British Empire), and E. Taylor (Gisborne).

The music was provided by Mrs. Menzies’ orchestra, and enjoyable extras were played during supper by Mrs. R. Thomson’s orchestra, the dance music throughout the evening being subject to repeated requests for encore numbers, the dancers singing the choruses to the popular airs.

A dainty supper was served upstairs from long tabes adorned with red and green centrepieces, on which crystal vases of jonquils and snowdrops intermingled with asparagus fern. At each guest’s place was a quaint paper hat, giving a festive air and touches of vivid colour to the tables, and later to the ballroom when worn by the dancers after supper. Novel lighting effects in the ballroom were a feature of the evening. Dance competitions attracted many entries, the winners of the Monte Carlo waltz being Miss I. Bolger and Mr. Davis, and Miss P. Fry and Mr. McTavish.

The duties of M.C. were ably carried out by Mr. Jack Carr, assisted by Mr. D. Durie. In the entrance hall the guests were greeted by a large placard placed over the door leading to the ballroom, with the words “Welcome, Poverty Bay and East Coast” written in red letters on a white background bordered with bright blue. Another “Welcome,” in scintillating silver on black was placed in the ballroom near the stage and orchestral platform, which were both adorned with palms.

A popular spot throughout the evening was the refreshment room. Hotel proprietors and their wives were among the guests of the evening. Among those present were Miss S. Emms, wearing a pale pink satin cocktail jumper with a black satin skirt; Miss J. Geraghty, deep rose satin; Miss N. Franks, olive green marocain; Mrs. J. Cooper, Paris blue satin; Miss N. Hale, scarlet embossed crepe trimmed with silver; Miss N. Miller, emerald green satin; Miss B. Bailey, white taffeta cocktail tunic trimmed with black and a black taffeta skirt; Mrs. R. Barry, flame and black taffeta; Mrs. W. L. Bailey, black lace and georgette; Miss E. Bonighton, checked taffeta in black, pink and white; Mrs. J. J. Steevens, black and white patterned crepe-de-chine, with a green flower and black velvet coatee; Miss I. McGee, apple green cloque; Miss J. Doherty, black taffeta with an orange cocktail jumper; Mrs J. Bardwell, black floral crepe printed in pink; Mrs. J. W. Boocock, black cloque sprigged in pink; Miss B. Boocock, pale green taffeta, with a pink cape and silver collar; Mrs. R. Samson, dusky pink marocain; Miss P. McLeigh, wine coloured velvet trimmed with gold; Miss K. Martell, deep pink satin with a silver flower.

Mrs. Bardswell was frocked in black velvet with a white fur coat; Mrs. E. A. Fitzmaurice, black georgette with a black velvet coatee; Mrs. G. Harris, scarlet lacquered satin with a silver flower; Mrs. D. Smyth, black cloque trimmed with diamante and a black velvet coatee; Mrs. F. K. Burr, black georgette with silver trimmings; Mrs. S. J. Francks, apple green satin; Miss A. Boag, Derby blue ring velvet with silver; Mrs. W. Planten, black eprbossed satin and a silver flower; Miss P. Parker, black windswept satin trimmed with gold lame; Mrs. N. Beattie, navy blue honeycomb velvet; Miss C. Bayliss, jade green marocain; Miss E. King (Te Pitia), scarlet satin with a silver flower; Miss T. Howell (Te Puia), black marocain; Mrs. M. S. Holah (Te Puia), white satin; Mrs. Agnew, black velvet; Miss N. Popple, deep sea green taffeta; Miss E. Woods, Coronation red satin, with a gold rose and musquash fur coat; Miss O. Roland, apricot velvet; Miss M. Roland, pale blue georgette with a silver collar; Miss S. Roland, bright blue with silver trimmings, Miss E. Roland, red satin trimmed with silver.

Miss N. Thompson wore a cocktail jumper of honey yellow with a black skirt; Miss K. Easton, white satin with violet flowers; Miss S. Main, sky blue and silver; Mrs. Nicholas, pale orange velvet; Miss T. Stevens, black taffeta; Mrs. Penfold (Ruatoria), Mrs. J. Sargison, a black, white and green jumper with a black skirt; Mrs. Dynes, honey-gold self-striped silk with a floral velvet coat in rose and blue; Mrs. E, J. Cassidy, black cloque and lace: Miss S. Rich, black net threaded in white; Miss P. Barrett, turquoise blue net; Miss li. Hooper, black and orange cocktail suit; Miss R. Perry, powder blue tinsel striped crepe; Miss M. Airey, white taffeta printed in navy and orange; Miss S. Clarke, black velvet and silver; Miss N. Hick, eggshell blue trimmed with silver; Mrs. J. Sutcliffe, forester green ring velvet and matching coatee; Mrs. Urry, apple green satin; Mrs. E. Card, Marina blue satin; Mrs. E. Freebairn,

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mulberry velvet; Mrs. Marshall Barry, floral georgette in pink, green and rose, with a white fur coat.

Mrs. S. Steadman chose pink georgette printed in pastel shades of blue: Mrs. R. Gartshore, black lace: Miss R. Calvey, pale green silk satin with pink flowers; Mrs. D. Gillies,- cream printed crepe in apricot tonings: Mrs. Dennett, pale apple green; Miss E. Penny, shell pink georgette with a blue velvet cape; Mrs. Sullivan, white georgette and lace; Miss D. Cox, cameo pink marocain with white flowers: Mrs. J. Williamson, black velvet; Miss D. Calvey, apple green silk satin with pink roses; Miss E. Hunter, black velvet trimmed with silver; Mrs. N. A. Bennett, white satin printed in orange and green; Mrs. A. Grant, black crepe-de-chine braided in gold; Mrs. W. L. Bailey, black lace and georgette; Miss N. Miller, emerald green satin; Miss E. Felton, apricot satin; Miss M. Riddell, apple green taffeta tunic coat and skirt with silver flowers; Miss M. Murray, brown embossed velvet; Mrs. Martin, navy blue; Mrs. F. Gardner, tomato taii'GaMrs. D. Pyne, bright blue georgette; Miss A. Will, black satin printed in orange; Mrs. C. O’Donnell, emboss-d black velvet with matching coatee and a rose velvet flower; Mrs. D. Quinn, navy blue with touches of beige lace; Mrs. M. Clark, black spotted in white; Mrs. B. Wilcox, black trimmed with lace; Miss F. Holter, black satin trimmed with white.

Mrs. O. Rogers wore eggshell blue taffeta moire; Mrs. B. Ray, pink floral georgette; Miss H. Airey, gold embossed satin; Mrs. F. K. Burr, black satin trimmed with silver; Miss M. Stenner, violet georgette trimmed with gold sequins; Miss M. Higgs, navy blue; Miss K. Walton, navy sprigged crepe-de-chine; Mrs. M. Costello, black taffeta and red flowers; Miss M. Jones, scarlet satin cocktail tunic and black satin skirt; Miss M. McLeigh, black satin with white trimming; Miss P. McLeigh, violet velvet; Miss R. Dods, apricot matalasso; Mrs. J. A. C. Fleming, embossed dusky pink cloque with a silver and pink rose; Mrs. O. S. Burt, black georgette with a black velvet coatee; Mrs. L. J. Lentell, grey lace with blue flowers; Mrs. S. Dennis, azure blue satin, with a black floral velvet coatee; Miss S. Bradford, black self striped crepetaffeta with a silver flower; Miss E. Bradford, pink georgette and net; Miss J. Traynor, black marocain with a che’cked coa't.

Miss Y. Castles was wearing shell pink crepe with a wine coloured sash; Miss K. Saunders, blue cloque trimmed with gold; Miss M. Pilcher, blue cloque with gold trimmings; Miss A. Karr, powder blue satin; Miss B. Burnett, yellow flat crepe with a silver flower; Miss M. Whiteley, black with a blue rose and rose coatee; Miss T. Parker, a cocktail suit in peach satin and black; Miss C. Perston, blue marocain with a red rose; Miss E. Cousins, green organdie with lemon flowers; Mrs. R. Chalmers; Mrs. Collins (Waerenga-o-kuri); Mrs. A. Wood, scarlet taffeta and white fur .coatee; Mrs D. G. Mcnzics, gold cocktail tunic with a black skirt; Miss B. Clayton, green net and silver rose; Miss Z. Clayton, deep blue ribbed cloque with a silver yoke; Mrs. C. Hume, rose pink taffeta.

Mrs. C. Lloyd chose powder blue georgette printed in a pink floral design; Mrs. Burson, black satin and silver; Miss Y. Gillett, a cocktail suit in pink cloque and black; Miss I. Brown, salmon pink and black; Mrs. R. Thomson, flame chiffon threaded with gold and gold lame trimming; Mrs. McKinnon, scarlet satin; Miss M. Grant, gold shimmer satin; Miss N. Grant, white organdie; Miss J. Atkins, green floral crepe with a red and brown design; Miss C. Edwards, yellow taffeta combined with printed taffeta in white, brown and yellow; Mrs. W. Edwards, black windswept satin and lace; Mrs. L. Melvin, black lace: Mrs. C. Dominey, yellow floral taffeta printed in pink and green; Miss I. Bolger, pale blue satin; Mrs. A. J. Miles, mauve selfstriped georgette; Mrs. W. Aldcrton, black velvet trimmed with gold; Mrs. R. J. Dixon, black taffeta with touches of rose; Miss D. Ross, sea green shot taffeta; Mrs. F. Dominey, ivory satin. Mrs. C. Corcoran wore pale green floral taffeta printed in rose tonings; Mrs. W. Hadwin, black embossed cloque with a scarlet satin cowl scarf; Miss J. McKnight, Coronation red cloque with gold flowers; Mrs. A. McIncloe, Derby blue self-checked silk with a gold sash; Miss B. Thorstcnson, green, pink and black floral crepe; Mrs. C. Corbett, coffee-beige lace over Durban brown satin, trimmed with touches of brown; Miss M. Clayton, pale pink self-spotted taffeta with a silver belt; Mrs. J. Clayton, shell pink moire; Miss M. Clayton, heliotrope self-spot taffeta; Miss D. Hurne, pale pink crepc-dc-chine trimmed with sky blue net; Miss M. Breck, scarlet windswept satin; Miss M. Johnson, gold satin; Miss P. Breck, yellow taffeta with mauve velvet flowers; Miss J. McDonald, black satin trimmed with green; Miss L. Brown, jade green satin. Miss L. Hennah was frocked in shell pink satin; Miss L. Lightfoot, pale green self-spotted taffeta; Miss K. Hyland, turquoise blue taffeta; Miss F. Flanigan, floral pink crepe; Miss S. Clark, black velvet; Miss N. Hick, blue marocain; Miss D. File, Marina blue satin with silver flowers; Miss P. Fry, slate blue cloque; Miss J. Smith, black velvet and silver; Miss B. Johnson, white taffeta trimmed with deep blue; Miss K. Johnson, black taffeta with white flowers; Miss D. Smith, reseda green matalasse; Miss T. Smith, turquoise blue cloque trimmed with silver; Mrs. J. B. Sutton, black georgette with a blue rose; Mrs. P. Weeks (Tolaga Bay), black cloque with white flowers; Miss F. Olley, deep flame-rose taffeta; Miss E. James, cherry red and gold; Miss P. James, flame elephant crepe; Mrs. J. Main, floral brown crepe-de-chine trimmed with beige lace; Miss J. Vagge, peach satin and silver. Mrs, J. Watt wore reseda green moire with yellow flowers: Miss J. Foss, reseda green moire and a white coat; Miss M. Morrison, cherry treebark crepe trimmed with white fur; Mrs. R. Sheridan, red floral georgette; Miss E. Nonnanton, salmon pink with silver flowers; Mrs. L. Green, emerald green taffeta trimmed with silver; Mrs. M. Newcombe, black with a rose velvet coatee; Mrs. D. Newcombe, Coronation red marocain; Miss I. Shaskey, leaf green cloque with a wine coatee; Miss I. Riley, a cocktail suit in gold embossed silk and black taffeta; Miss J. Wilson, sky blue with a gold rose; Miss J. Sutton, powder blue satin and a pink rose; Miss R. S. Whitehead, olive green satin; Miss D. Wilson, printed silk in white, green and pastel shades; Miss A. Ritchie, cocktail suit in blue and pink floral silk and black; Mrs. C. Kirk, wine velvet with a silver rose; Mrs.

H. Sawyer, blade velvet; Miss J. Stevens, pale green velvet and silver; Miss L. Hitchcock, apricot floral crepe; Miss T. Young, flame embossed crepe; Miss C. McConnell, cocktail suit with red and black checked and plain black taffeta; Miss K. Hepburn, white and pink floral georgette; miss A. Sutton; Mrs. Miliichip, black velvet trimmed with pale pink; Miss M. Most, pale pink floral georgette with a white fur coat; Mrs. R. Neilson, white taffeta with a coat of white floral taffeta. Mrs. H. A. Costello's frock was of coral pink cloque; Miss H. Graham, powder blue taffeta and silver; Miss N. Shaw, blue self-striped taffeta; Miss N. Robinson, peacock blue marocain with a silver flower; Miss V. Patterson, eggshell green self-spot taffeta; Miss I. Jukes, shell pink embossed georgette with a white fur coat; Miss A. Murland, black lace; Miss M. Lewis, black velvet with a floral white taffeta tunic; Miss N. Gunn, black lace with a yellow velvet flower; Miss A. Jackson, maroon crepe; Mrs. B. Lamone, black satin and silver; Miss M. S. Alexander (Dunedin), scarlet satin; Mrs. J. R. Watt, white satin with a rose velvet coatee; Mrs. A. J. Stewart, crushed strawberry cloque; Mrs. F. Milligan, wine velvet and white coatee; Mrs. McGonagle, white ring velvet.

A frock of black satin with lace sleeves and a green flower was worn by Mrs. R. Hennah; Miss M. Riddell, nil green taffeta and silver; Mrs. Le Beau (Tokomaru Bay), scarlet satin; Mrs. Prisk (Tokomaru Bay), black georgette and silver; Miss O. Ransley (Tokomaru Bay), brown embossed cloque with a gold collar; Miss E. Hills (Tokomaru Bay), rust marocain with a grey flower; Miss K. Hills, pale pink windswept satin; Mrs. A. Clarke, black spotted taffeta; Miss M. Williams, pink lace and a white fur coat; Mrs. L. McKenzie, scarlet satin; Miss A. McEachern, wine cloque satin; Miss R. Smith, turiquoise blue marocain.

Miss M. Hindrup was dressed in salmon pink blistered crepe; Miss M. Mackenzie, eggshell blue satin tunic frock; Miss O. Baty, scarlet embossed cloque trimmed with silver; Miss H. Henrikson, black lace; Miss R. Outon, patterned dimity in black, pink and white, with pink flowers; Miss J. Outen, scarlet satin and silver flowers; Miss M. Green, green and white patterned net; Miss E. Toole, nattier blue embossed cloque; Mrs. A. Tremewan, lemon organdie with a cluster of violets; Mrs. O. Julian, jade georgette with tinsel stupes; Miss J. Bould, white lace with a bunch of cherries at the neck; Miss J. Smith, navy satin; Miss E. Prendergast, wine marocain and grey coatee; Miss E. Lenane, cyclamen crepe-de-chine; Miss S. McKay, white satin; Miss M. McKay, black velvet and silver; Miss B. Kinder, Paris blue satin; Mrs. L. Williams, black velvet trimmed with gold; Miss C. Knopwood floral tinsel crepe in pastel blue and 'pink; Miss E. McCarthy, white windswept satin; Miss D. Moles, light green matalassc; Miss D. McCarthy, deep nattier blue sandemere crepe trimmed with silver; Miss M. Newby, white marocain with a red floral spray; Miss D. Hale, gold satin; Miss F. liugham (Tolaga Bay), turquoise blue marocain: Miss W. Schultz, white crepe-de-chine with a blue flower. Miss Z. Lunn was wearing flame organdie threaded with gold and trimmed with narrow frills; Miss K. Schultz, black lacquered satin; Miss O. Bannister, green embossed cloque; Miss R. White, flame embossed silk; Miss M. Callaghan, mauve satin trimmed with silver sequins and net; Miss K. Boyd, jade georgette with cyclamen velvet flowers; Miss N. O'Rourke, sky blue georgette printed in white; Miss M. Linton, black with rose pink flowers: Miss L. Schulz, gold frilled net; Miss 0.. Allen, a cocktail suit in silver lame and black velvet; Miss E. Lister, white silver striped georgette; Miss T. Schutz, brown moire with a gold rose and collar; Mrs. A. F. Barker, rose pink crepe-de-chine and a white fur coat: Miss I. Shaskey, bright bottle green embossed matalassc; Mrs. W. Townson, midnight blue satin; Miss R. Birkett, coral pink satin trimmed with black; Miss G. Warren, black velvet with brown and green floral silk; Mrs. R. Richardson, nigger brown satin with a gold flower; Miss M. Smyth, black georgette; Miss L. Dever, green velvet and silver; Mrs. R. Third, black and gold embossed velvet; Mrs. K. Thom, apple green marocain; Mrs. A. Bull, red marocain; Mrs. W. F. Robb, white and orange floral satin; Miss M. Isabeth, blue floral silk printed in red. Mrs. S. Clapham chose turquoise blue satin trimmed with touches of shell pink net; Miss R. Stephens, rose shot taffeta; Mrs. S. Friday, a pink satin tunic and black marocain skirt; Mrs. R. B, Watt, Paris blue lace with a red flower; Mrs. V. Olney, duck-egg blue georgette; Miss B. Sheen, old gold satin; Miss N. Chrisp, tomato blistered crepe; Miss H. Boniface, blue satin with a pink flower; Miss J. Owen, white with a rose pink satin cape and sash.

Patutahi Women’s Institute The monthly meeting of the Patutahi Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday, Mrs. R. Baty occupying the chair. One new member, Mrs. Libline, was welcomed. The Rev. H. Speight spoke briefly on the Spanish refugees. An invitation is to be extended to the Manutuke and Muriwai institutes to be present at the Patutahi birthday party. The annual ball was discussed, September 15 being chosen as the date.

An interesting address was given by the Rev. A. J. H. Dow, who spoke on the life and work of Albert Schweitzer. Mr. Dow was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

Mrs. Campbell, who represented the institute as delegate at the council meeting, gave a very clear report. Mrs. J. Jobson read an article from Home and Country entitled “Do We Know Ourselves?”

The results of the competitions were:—Milk jug covers: Mrs. Barber, 1; Mrs. Saggers, 2; Mrs. Atkins, 2. Coconut ice: Mrs. Walker, 1: Miss R. Alltins, 2 and 2; Mrs. Jones, 4.