WOMEN'S WORLD

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19549, 3 February 1938, Page 14

WOMEN'S WORLD

People and Parties

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Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Taylor, Rawiri street, have returned after a month's holiday motor tour in the North Island, during which they visited Auckland, Whangarei, Taumarunui and Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. K. Cameron, "Pouparae," intend leaving next week-end lor Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Musgrave, Beach road, accompanied by their family, returned on Sunday after a caravan motor trip to Auckland. Miss Hilary Barker returned to Christchurch by 'plane on Monday to resume her studies at the School of Art after spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs. F. B. Barker, "Te Hapara." Mrs. F. Hollaway returned to Opotiki last week-end after visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. 11, Mahoney, Score road.

Mrs. A. M. Welham, Score road, returned yesterday after spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. H. T. Holden, "Rimunui," accompanied by her family, is staying at Wainui Beach.

Mrs. R. Connop, Harris street, left to-day on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. G. Stock, Domett street, left yesterday for Tolaga Bay-to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stock, Waingaromia station.

Mrs. W. 11. Chrisp, Hirini street, is returning to-day after, visiting Te Puia.

Mrs. E. Baigent, Opotiki, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. 11. Mahoney, Score road.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stock, who have been the guests of Mrs. H. Hegarty, Harris street, returned to Waingaromia station, Tolaga Bay, yesterday. Mrs. R. Watson, Gisborne, has be*, the guest of Mrs. J. Biddies, ol Mangarata, Dargaville. Mrs. Pullinger, Gisborne, is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. Barnard, Bayley's Gorge, Dargaville. Miss Nora McLaren, Hataitai, has returned to Wellington from a holiday in the Gisborne district. Miss Palmer, who has been a resident of Rome for 30 years and who was connected with the British Soldiers' Club in Rome during the war period, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. T. Bush, Tikitiki, are arriving in Gisborne tomorrow and will leave on Saturday Tor 'Te Puke, where they will spend the week-end with the latter's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hookey, before proceeding to Cambridge to take their elder son Richard, who is accompanying them, o St. Peter's School.

Miss Joan Hegarty, Sydney, Is spending this week with Mrs. W Hegarty, Waikereru station. Mrs." J. H. Ormond, "Carmyllie, Ormond road, returned yesterday after visiting Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Leslie, Auckland, are arriving in Gisborne tomorrow to spend a month at "Almadale," Fitzherbert street. Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Stock, Domett street, returned last evening after staying at Wainui Beach as the guests of Mrs. Lawson Field.

Mr. and Mrs. 0. Ormerod, Waimata Valley, and Mrs. L. Jex-Blake, Mangapoike, were visitors to Wairoa for the Show. Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Bagnail, Lower Hutt, are leaving this week for a fortnight's holiday at WaiJcaremoana.

Mrs. J. Barns-Graham and Miss Bunty Barns-Graham intend leaving on Saturday for Hangaroa after spending the past week at their town residence .in Russell street.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Stevens, formerly of Puha, left for Wairoa to-day after being the guests of Mrs. R. Bruce, "Lynn Brae," Mangapapa, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Redwood, wlv were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H 3. Kemp, "The Willows," Matawhert, last week-end, returned to Wellington on Tuesday. Miss L. Cook has returned to Auckland after spending a holiday in Gisborne with her sister, Mrs. T. Todd, Ballance street, and a few days with Mrs. R. Bruce, "Lynn Brae." Mrs. H. D. Chrisp, Harris street, who has been spending a holiday in Napier and the Wellington district, is returning to Gisborne to-day accompanied by her youngest son, Robin.

Mrs. H. Buchanan, Taihape, who has been staying with ner sister, Mrs. P. F. Barker, Glenroy station, returned to Gisborne yesterday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sherratt.

Miss Mary Thomson, who has been the guest of Mrs.- H. B. Williams, Turihaua station, and Mrs. E. Loisel, Maikaika station, Tolaga Bay, left on he r return to Wellington by 'plane this week. Miss Barbara Barton, Wairarapa, who has been the guest of Miss Enid Reeves, Tolaga Bay, this week, is returning to town to-morrow to be the guest of Miss Lois Miles, Iranui road.

Miss Peggy Acton-Adams, Tipapa. North Canterbury, who has returned home after visiting Mrs. Eric Loisel, Tolaga Bay, will leave at the end of February by the Orontes from Sydney for a trip to England. Miss Ivy Hunt returned oy 'plane on Tuesday after being the guest of her brother, Mr. Frank Hunt, Napier, following a holiday spent in Hunterville with her sister, Mrs. Piers Powell and Mrs. W. Duncan, and at Marton wtth Mrs. Fullerton-Smith, "Thrybcrgh."

Lady Ilcrdman, Auckland, who has been paying country visits to English friends during the early part of the winter leaves with her husband this week for Cannes and Monte Carlo, where she plans to stay until he r return to London in April.

Mrs. Eva Seward, London, is the £?uest of Mr*. Woodroofe, secretary of the Palmerston North Townswomen's Guild. Mrs. Seward, who is nrcsident of the Ealing (London) Townswomen's Guild, is touring the North Island and will be addressing the guilds in the various towns that she visits.

From every country which she visits the much-travelled Comtesse de Zedtwitz, of Austria, who arrived in Sydney in the Oronsay last week, takes home a pet to her cottage in the Bavarian Alps. The Comtesse, after spending a week in Sydney, will come to New Zealand. Miss Leila A. Huyle, M.A., of the staff of the Christchurch Girls' High School, has been appointed lady principal of the Timaru Girls' High School. Miss Hurle was on the teaching staff of the New Plymouth Girls' High School for five years and for the past eight years has been in Christchurch. Last year she was on leave and toured extensively.

Birthday Party In celebration of the third birthday of her son Alec, Mrs. Ken Cameron entertained a few small boys and their mothers at a very enjoyable informal party at her home, "Pouparae," on Monday afternoon. Bowls of pink hydrangeas were used with charming effect for the decoration of the drawing-room, and brightly coloured zinnias adorned the dining-room, where a delicious party tea was served. The tea table looked most attractive with gay paper streamers, squeakers and novelties for the young guests, and a tempting birthday cake surmounted by three candles.

The only little girl at the party was Alec's sister, Sara, who shared in the fun enjoyed by the older children. The hostess was wearing a smartly tailored frock of pink linen. Among the guests were Mrs. J. G. Nolan and her son David, Mrs. H. E. 'Cave and Adrian, Mrs. W. L. Irwin and Mark, Mrs. H. Angell and Thomas, Mrs. T. J. Caesar and Michael, and Mrs. W. E. Bruce and

Birthday Party on the Monterey

While travelling to Sydney on the Monterey for the sesquicentenary celebrations, Mesdames J. Heeney and W. Thomson, both of Gisborne, were the guests of honour at a very jolly party. On learning that the Gisborne travellers were twin sisters and that they were celebrating their birthday during the voyage on January 23, the passengers and ship's personnel arranged a delightful party to commemorate the novel event of the birthday of a pair of twins on board ship. The tables were decorated with flags, balloons and paper hats, and held two beautiful birthday cakes made and decorated in true American style, with the American and New Zealand flags flying side by side on the top of each cake. Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Heeney were presented with their cakes by" Mr. L. J. Freeman, San Francisco, a contestant for the San Francisco seat in the House of Representatives at the elections to be held on his return to California. Before presenting the cakes, Mr. Freeman said that it was a novelty for a pair of twins to have a birthday on board ship, and tendered good wishes to the recipients.

After the presentation he called upon Mr, G. Kanake, Melbourne, to say a few words. The latter made an appropriate speech, in the course of which he presented to the assembled company another pair of twins, the Misses Lumley, of Auckland, of whom he said that it was unique to have two pairs of twins aboard at the same time, and especially as one of each represented her vountry, Mrs. Heeney being the mother of Darcy Heeney, the young boxer chosen to represent New Zealand at the Empire Games, and Miss D. Lumley being the New Zealand champion runner who was travelling to Sydney to represent her country in the athletic events at the Empire Games.

In conclusion, Mr. Kanake requested a New Zealander, Mr. V. Hugo, Auckland, who was taking part at the Empire Games as an official, to call upon Mesdames Thomson and Heeney to cut their cakes. After the cakes were cut, all present toasted the Gisborne travellers and sang "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" and then partook of a very nice afternoon tea, finishing up the celebrations with a sing-song. Farewell Concert and Dance The evening before the Monterey reached Sydney a farewell dinner on board was followed by a concert and dance organised by a committee of six, comprising two Australians, two Americans and two New Zealanders. Mesdames W. Thomson and J. Heeney, Gisborne, were asked to represent the Dominion on this committee, of which the Other members were Messrs. G. Kanake and E. H. Lewis, Australia, and Messrs. L. J. Freeman and T. Sthuley, America. Mr. G. Kanake was the M.C., and Mrs. W. E. Thomson was appointed official pianist. The artists at the concert were Miss J. Page, Australia, well known throughout New Zealand when travelling with Oscar Asche and Muriel Starr, and another professional, Miss L. Stott, both of whom were returning to Australia after a tour Of England and America, and Mr. L. Freeman, Mr. E. Lewis, Mr. T. Sthuley, Mr. G. Kanake, Mrs. H. Hilton, and Miss V. Parker, and also Mrs. Thomson, who was requested to sing Maori songs, which had been most popular throughout the voyage, especially with the American passengers.

The concert was followed by a dance, Mrs. Thomson providing the dance music, a happy evening ending with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

In a letter received from Mrs. Thomson written in Sydney and dated January 27, she mentions the marvellous time she and Mrs. Heeney are having, seeing all there is to be seen, and saying that they are thrilled with Sydney. In telling of the opening celebrations of the 150th birthday of Australia the previous day, the Gisborne Visitor described the procession as a marvellous sight, witnessed by over a million people, and taking hours to pass by, and the city a wonderful sight illuminated and decorated in one mass of colour.

The Daily Round ::

Gift Evening' and Dance

Miss Kitty O'Gorman and Mr. A. McPherson were the guests of honour at a delightful evening given by Mrs. Fitzgerald in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening.

Dancing was enjoyed by 30 young couples, while the older ones enjoyed watching the dancing. Mr. Prince, the capable M.C., kept things lively, while Mr. Jack Fitzgerald presided at the piano. After a dainty supper had been served informally, the guests of honour were presented with a welliaden table of gifts for use in their future home. The bridesmaids-elect were then called on to help in the unwrapping of the parcels, after which Mr. Alan McPherson thanked Mrs. Fitzgerald for a very happy evening and all. present for their useful gifts. Musical honours and cheers were accorded the happy couple, after which dancing was resumed.

Luncheon Party at Glenroy Station On Tuesday a delightful luncheon party was given by Mrs. P. F. Barker at Glenroy station in honour Of her sister, Mrs. H. Buchanan, Taihape, who is visiting relatives in the Gisborne district prior to her departure Tor England in May. Large jars of canna lilies and bowls of lovely zinnias were effectively used for the' adornment of the drawingroom, and a bowl of artistically arranged antirrhinums and gerberas in gold and orange tonings ornamented the luncheon table in the dining-room. After lunch the guests

spent an enjoyable afternoon playing mah-jong in the drawing-room. The hostess welcomed her guests wearing a graceful tailored frock of forester green linen. An attractive frock of pink linen was worn by. Mrs. Buchanan. The guests included Mesdames W. D. Barker, R. C. Murphy, E. Loisel, G. I. Parker, S. D. Reeves; M. Holden, and D. C. S. Hain; Misses E. Barker, E. Hegarty, H. Nolan, M. Blair and J. Dunlop.

An Afternoon Party Yesterday afternoon Mrs. J. BarnsGraham entertained a number of her friends at a delightful party in honour of her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Reeves, Waikato, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alan Barns-Graham, Auckland, prior to their departure for their homes after spending several weeks' holiday in Gisborne. Gladioli, pink bella-donna lilies, and plumbago were artistically arranged for the decoration of the drawingroom, the pink and blue tonings of the flowers blending prettily with the furnishings of the room. The guests spent an enjoyable social afternoon, during which a delicious tea was served in the dining-rbom, the table being adorned with a bowl of lovely zinnias in bright mixed colours.

Mrs. Barns-Graham received her guests wearing a becoming coat and skirt of Paris blue crepe de chine, with a blue and white printed crepe de chine blouse.

An attractive frock of Liberty crepe de chine printed in green, black and pink was worn by Mrs. Reeves. Mrs. A. Barns-Graham was smartly frocked in black crepe de /chine figured in white. Miss Bunty Barns-Graham, who assisted in entertaining the guests, wore a charming frock of stone coloured chiffon finished with a sash and collar and cuffs of figured crepe de chine in brown, red and green tonings. Among the guests were Mesdames W. G. Sherratt, C. G. Holdsworth, A. S. Seymour, L. Cotterill, F. B. Barker, H. E. Cave, W. B. Willock, F. Wrey Nolan, W. Clark, J. Blair, J. L. Reeves (Tolaga Bay), P. F. Barker, J. W. Williams, J. C. N. Thbmas, H. Hegarty, G. Kemp, R. R. Sherratt, M. Williams (Wairoa), H. G. Kemp, H. Buchanan (Taihape), W. L. Irwin, J. L. Broad, J. B. Kells, J. R. Murphy, S. D. Nathan, G. I. Parker, E. M. Monckton, H. B. Williams, J. A. Macleod, B. J. Holdsworth and P. Pittar; Misses E. Williamson, E. Myhill, H. Nolan, E. Willis, M. Sherratt, E. Hegarty, L. and M. Barker, S. Barton, J. Thomas, E. Barker, B. Gambrill, E. Reeves, B. Kemp, B. Barton (Wairarapa), S. Williams, and N. Bruce. Reception in Melbourne

Mrs. T. Y. Cuthbert, treasurer of the Victoria League of Poverty Bay, who is visiting Melbourne, was present at a delightful reception recently, an account of which was published in the Melbourne Argus. The following are extracts from the account, which was" headed "Distinguished men welcomed."

More than 250 people attended the reception at Menzie's Hotel arranged by the Victoria League of Victoria and the Royal Empire Society in honour of the Lord Privy Seal, Earl de la Warr, and other visitors for the New South Wales 150th., anniversary celebrations. "The guests were received by Lady Huntingfield, as president of the Victoria League, and bv Sir James Barrett, as president of the Royal Empire Society. The chief guest of honour was the Governor, Lord Huntingfield. Also present were the Hon. Pandit

Sapru, a member of the Legislative Assembly of India, and Mr. S. W. R. D. Bandaranaiki, Minister for Local Administration in the Ceylon Government."

"Introducing the guests o£ honour and extending to them a welcome on behalf of both societies, Lady Huntingfield struck a happy informal note, which was for the most part maintained by the other speakers." A welcome also was extended to the former Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Broadbridge, who was among the celebrated guests. Interesting and inspiring speeches were made by Sir James Barrett, Earl de la Warr, and Mr. Sapru, all of whom stressed the great bond between the peoples of each country in the British Empire, and the great value of the ideals which wore the privilege of the British race in standing for democracy and freedom in a world of Nazism arid Fascism.

Among those present were the Chief Judge of the High Court, Sir .John Latham and Lady Latham, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr. Edward Campbell, Sir Julius Bruchc and Lady Bruche, who is senior vicepresident of the Victoria League, Sir Walter Leitch and Lady Leitch, former senior vice-president of the league, and many other distinguished guests.