WOMEN’S WORLD

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19597, 31 March 1938, Page 14

WOMEN’S WORLD

The Daily Round ::

People and Parties

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Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Humphreys, 'Wilencoie,” Ngatapa, intend leaving co-morrow for HawKe’s Bay to spend the week-end there before proceeding co Wellington to embark on the Awatea for Sydney, the ship being due to sail next Tuesday. The object ot cheir visit to Sydney is to attend the Royal Show, at which Mr. Humphreys will judge some of the classes in the stud cattle section.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Clare, Wellington, who have recently come from England to reside in the Dominion, arrived in Gisborne yesterday to be the guests of Mr. and .Mrs. L. Grey Barton, Stout street, until Monday next. Mr. Clare, who is a cousin of Mrs. Barton, lately retired from the R.A.F., to which he was attached while in England.

Miss Jill Williams, Fitzherbcrt reel, intends leaving to-morrow on visit to Marton.

Miss Cecil dcLautour, Wellington, who is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. G. W. Willock, Russell street, will be the guest of Mrs. K. Cameron. “Pouparae,” next weekend.

Mrs. L. T. Burnard, Russell street, intends leaving by plane on Saturday for Hawke’s Bay on a visit foi the Woodford House exeat during the week-end. She will return to Gisborne on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Monckton, Patutahi, leave on Sunday for Hawke's Bay to attend the forthcoming polo tournament. They will be the guests of Mrs. A. V, S. Reed, Napier, during their visit.

Miss J. McNeill, who has been the guest ot Mrs. 11. D. Chrisp, Harris street, left on her return to New Plymouth yesterday, Travelling via Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs. C. A. Hart, who has been visiting her sisters, the Misses A. and R. Shaw, Rawiri street, left to-day. accompanied by Miss R- Shaw, for her new home on the East Coast, Bay of Plenty, via Opotiki. Miss Doreen Sanderson, Pacroa, arrived in Gisborne this week and is the guest of Miss M. E. Colebrook. Clifford street. She is to be one of the bridesmaids attending Miss Colebrook at her marriage to Mr. J. W. Parker. North Auckland, on Easter Tuesday.

Mr. J. A. Maefarlane returned tc Napier yesterday after visiting hi; daughter, Mrs. H. D. Chrisp, Harris street.

Mrs. V. T. C. Savage. Waimnta Valley, and Miss M. Barker. “Ulverstone,” intend leaving on Saturday for Havelock North, and alter a 'hurt stay there will proceed to Lake Rotoiti for the Easter holidays.

Miss A. Pearson, Ormond road, has returned from a holiday in Napier. Mrs. S. Buchanan Matson, Christchurch, will leave this week for Nelson to visit her sister, Mrs. Richmond Fell. In May, Mrs. Matson and her son, Mr. J. Matson, a Rhodes Scholar, will leave lor England, where the latter will go up to Oxford University. Mrs. T. H. Lowry, Okawa, Hawice's Bay, and Lady Wigram, Christchurch, who are leaving soon for Britain, will represent the New Zealand Red Cross Society at a four-day conference to be held in St. James’ Palace, London, during the last week in June. Mrs. H. G. Kemp, "The Willows,” Matawhero, is expected to return from Wanganui on Saturday. Among the Poverty Bay visitors to Sydney for the Royal Show will be Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hutchinson Waihuka, who leave next Monday for Wellington, whence they will cross the Tasman by the Avvatea, due to sail on April 5. Mrs. Wilson, Otaki, arrived in Gisborne yesterday to stay with Mrs. A. M. White, “Titoki,” Ngatapa. Miss Helen Steele, wno is the guest of Mrs. E. S. Hhodes, Mangapapu, is returning to Napier during the weekend.

A SMART TWO-PIECES DRESS which can be used in winter-time under a fur coat or also as a streetI dress when the temperature allows it. It is navy-blue with white stars and i white zip-fastener. All accessories are in white. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. T. Sherratt. Manutuke, are leaving to-morrow for Hawke's Bay to attend the annum polo tournament, Mr. Sherratt being a member of one of the teams chosen to represent Poverty Bay. Misses E. Miller and C. Oman, Peel greet, were the guests of Mrs. 0. Onnerod, Waimata Valley. last weekend, having accompanied Miss Shirley Onnerod on a visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. Caccin-Birch, Marton. will be visitors to Sydney 'or the Royal Show at Easter. Miss lona McKenzie, Ormond, will be among the Poverty „Bay visitors to Hawke’s Ray for the forthcoming polo tournament. Mr. 11. Holmes left yesterday on a hort visit to Wellington. Mrs. John Wilkinson, Dunedin, will irrive at Wellington by the Rangitane from England on April li from London. Mrs. Wilkinson has spent the last nine months with her younger daughter, Mrs. R. A. Reddell, Tring, Hertfordshire.

Still an enthusiastic gardener, Mrs. VI. J. Larkshear, Colyton, Palmerston Morth, celebrated her ninetieth birthday on Tuesday with a family gatherng in the home she has occupied for 50 years.

Much interest in their work resulting m considerable progress in the fascinating study of operatic dancing is shown by the pupils ol Miss Bobbie Scott. M.R.A.D. (London 1 ), the talented young Gisborne dancer who opened her studio in the Regent buildings early in February. The keen interest of the young dancers is further on hanccd by the prospect Of examinations in the art in October next, when Miss Frances Collier, the celebrated Sydney dance instructress, will visit New Zealand to judge examinations in several centres. It is hoped that there will be sufficient entries from the Gisborne district to allow ar. examination in dancing to be held here for the first time. If the re cmired number of entries are not obtained, the children from Miss Scott’s studio will travel to Napier to be examined by Miss Collier. The new methods of teaching and the up to-date exercises, steps and dances at Miss Scott’s studio are thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by her pupils. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Petehell. Wairoa, arrived in Gisborne on Tuesday to spend a week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Houston. Score road. Mr. and Mrs W. D. Barker, Mnungaorangi station, left last week-end on n holiday visit to Lake Rotoiti. Mrs. W. Graham, “Ngakaroa," Ormond, is leaving to-morrow for Waipawa to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. Rathbone.

Mr. and*Mrs. P. F. Barker, Glenroy station, intend leaving to-morrow for Lake Rotoiti, where they will remain until after the Easter holidays.

Miss Cook, Ponsonby, Auckland, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. T. Todd, Baliauce street.

Miss Sheila Muir is spending a holiday in Wairoa with her aunt, Mrs. E. B. Jardine, Marine parade.

Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Reeves, Mokairau station, Whangara, are leaving to-morrow for Lake Rotoiti, where they will be the guests* of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Barker. Miss J. McMahon, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Phil Barry, Ormond road. Mrs. H. Steele, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. F. Hall, “The Vicarage," Cobden street, is returning to Napier to-morrow. Miss Margaret Reed, who has been residing in Masterton, has been spending the past week with her sister, Mrs. R. S. Douglas, "Glenogle," Hastings, and is to arrive in Gisborne early next week on an extended visit to her mother, Mrs. King Reed, Wainui road. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bartleet, Remuera, and Mrs. T. Davidson, Mt. Eden, returned to Auckland on Monday after spending the week-end with Mrs. W. J. Wheeler, Aberdeen road. Mrs. H. Packe, Disraeli street, accompanied by Mrs. Buckworth, England, and Miss Joan Packe, has returned after visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Pittar, Arowhana station. Mrs. F. Auld, Otahuhu, has left for Wellington after paying a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Allan, Russell street. Lady Beattie and Miss A. D. C. Beattie, England, arrived in Auckland this week.

Sister Agnes Morgan, Opotiki, has been appointed honorary child welfare officer in the district.

Farewell Party

A delightful party was given last evening by Miss Philippa Murphy at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. I. Parker, Rawiri street, in honour of Miss Joan Thomas, who, with her parents, is leaving next month on a holiday trip to England. Mah-jong was played in the draw-ing-room, which looked attractive with decorative bowls of zinnias in mixed art colourings. A bowl of artistically-arranged mixed flowers adorned the table in the dining-room, where a delicious supper was served. Good wishes for a most enjoyable holiday were conveyed to the guest of honour by her friends.

A smart evening frock finished with a lemon rose on the corsage was worn by the hostess. Miss Thomas was attractively (rocked in black georgette, worn with a short white pique coal.

The guests included Misses .1. and J. Scott, S. Dodd, S. Onnerod, B. Willock. A. Sherriff, B. Kemp, B. Hutchinson, N. Bruce, J. Williams, J. Seymour, L. Miles, P. Burke and S. Barton.

“Bon Voyage” Mah-jong Party

To bid farewyll to Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas prior to her departure for England, Mrs, Frank Evans entertained her and several friends at a delightful mah-jong and tea party yesterday afternoon at her home in Aberdeen road.

Zinnias and golden marigolds were arranged with charming effect for •ho decoration of the drawing-room, where the tables were placed, the popular game being played at three tables and greatly enjoyed. A delicious tea was served informally during an interval between games, when the guests took the opportunity ol wishing the guest of honour an enjoyable trip abroad. Mrs. Evans was wearing a smartly modelled frock of black .and white spotted sheer georgette. He r sister, Miss A. V. Wright. Timnru, chose a becoming navy blue ensemble. An attractive frock of navy blue erepc-de-chine spotted in white and finished with a white collar was worn by Mrs. Thomas, with a navy hat. ‘Among the guests were Mesdamcs W. R. B. Willock, J. Blair, W. A. Bowie. F. Wrcy Nolan, S. D. Nathan, 1. R. Murphy, R. L. Maclean. R. Dobson. J. L. Bellerby. H. E. Dodd and H. E. Maude, and Miss E. Williamson. Nuhaka Garden Party A delightful garden party was organised by the Nuhaka Women’s Committee of the National Party, assisted by the Wairoa committee, at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. G. Tombleson, Nuhaka, on Saturday afternoon. It was a great social and financial success, there ■ being approximately 180 present. Mr. G. A. Mnddison, candidate for the Hawke’s Bay electorate, was to have spoken but. was unfortunately ill in bed. However, Mr. W. Sullivan, candidate for the Bay of Plenty seat, gave an address. The weather was perfect, and the Crocking of the ladies made a gay scene on the spacious green lawns, with the background of beautiful (lowers and trees. Tennis was played until dark, and there were miniature golf, pony rides for the children, ice cream and orange drink. A turkey

was a prize in one of the competitions. After Mr. Sullivan had .spoken to the guests, they had tea in the shade of the house from a long table, ,and ,vere served by many willing helpers. The gathering was representative, people coming from all parts of the surrounding districts, with a large number from Wairoa and several from Gisborne, including Mrs. Wilson, 0.8. E., Auckland, Mrs. Noel Adams, Auckland, and Mr. A. J. Nicol. chairman of the National Party in Gisborne. As a finale, a successful impromptu dance was held in Nuhaka. Eridge and Gift Party for an Easter Bride A very enjoyable bridge party was given last evening by Miss Barbara Kinder at her flat in Stout street in honour of Miss Jean Hutton, who is to be married to Mr. Peter Phipps in Wellington at Easter. African marigolds in rich shades of gold and yellow were artistically arranged for the decoration of the sitting-room, where the guests spent a iollv evening. After a dainty supper had been served, Miss Hutton was

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given a number of gift parcels, which she opened, revealing a variety of useful and attractive kitchen utensils. In a few appropriate words the brideelect thanked the donors for their much-appreciated presents. The successful bridge player was Miss K. Instone, who received a charming prize.

The hostess wore a smartly modelled black frock offset with a string of pearls. The guest of honour had chosen a graceful frock of black ring velvet. The guests included Misses Ngaire Hayes, Kathleen Instone, June Adair, Betty Williams, Brenda Cox and Joyce Armstrong. Farewell Surprise Party On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lamont were visited at their home at Makarori by a jolly surprise party organised by their daughter, Miss M. Lamont, as a farewell gathering prior to their departure on Saturday next for Gisborne, where they will take up their residence in Wi Pere street. The host and hostess extended a warm welcome to their unexpected visitors and a very enjoyable evening followed with dancing and games, music being provided by radio. A dainty supper was served informally. The rooms in which the guests were entertained were tastefully decorated with golden marigolds. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lamont, Mr. and Mrs. McMurray, Mr. and Mrs. Brady; Mesdames Searle, B. Lamont and Bloomfteld; Misses D. and E. Denis, M. and N. O’Connell, M. Lamont and L. Lamont; Messrs. Eric Denis, H. Hay and Sydney. Distinguished Visitors Visiting New Zealand at present are Mr. and the Hon. Mrs.K. W.Paikinson. They are on their honeymoon and have arrived in. New Zealand in the course of a world tour. The Hon. Mrs. Parkinson was formerly the Hon. Dorothy Lane Fox, third daughter of Lord and Lady Bingley, and is a neice of Lord Hali*fax, and a great granddaughter oi '.he Countess of Devon. Their wedding took place in October of last vear, the ceremony being performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the vicars of Bramham and Arthington A retinue of 10 bridesmaids attended the bride. Presents included gifts from the Princess Royal, Earl of Haiewood, Earl and Countess Baldwin, the Prime Minister and Mrs. Neville Chamberlain, Lord Halifax, Viscount and Vicountess Bridgeman, and many other notable people. After the wedding a reception was held at Biamham Park, where 800 guests were entertained. The bride and bridegroom left on a motor tour, followed by this world tour. “Bathroom” Gift Party for Bride-elect Mrs. Phil Barry and her daughter. Miss Mary Barry, gave a delightful party yesterday afternoon at thenhome in Ormond road for the popular Easter bride, Miss Marie Parker. Autumn-tinted foliage adorned the drawing-room, where the guests were entertained with two interesting competitions. Both of these were won by Mrs. C. Hall, who received dainty prizes from her hostesses. During the afternoon the guest of honour and her sister, Mrs. J. Dunne, delighted all present with charming vocal items, ine latter playing the pianoforte accompaniments. A delicious tea was served and subsequently the bride-elect, assisted by Mrs. Dunne, who is to be her matron-of-honour, opened her numerous gift parcels to find a charming assortment oi toilet requisites for the bathroom in nor future home. Miss Parker, in a pleasing speech, thanked her friends for their acceptable gifts. The guests were welcomed by Mrs. Barry wearing a becoming gown ol Parma violet crebe-de-chine, and Miss Barry, in a smart navy blue .rock finished with a cowl collar and .1 floral neck posy. A smartly modelled frock of copper-leaf marocain trimmed with 'ouches of brown was worn by the bride-elect, with a becoming brown model felt hat and accessories in brown to match. Her mother, Mrs. D. J. Parker, wore n graceful frock of beige Liberty silk printed in brown and green, and a brown hat. Mrs. S. Fitzgerald, grandmother ol the bride-to-be, wore a becoming frock of navy blue figured marocain finished with a red floral posy. A smart tunic frock of brown taffeta was worn by Mrs. J. Dunne, with an attractive “Queen Elizabeth” model felt hat in brown to match. Mrs. H. J. Bennett, also a sister of the guest of honour, chose a pretty frock of navy blue marocain patterned in red and white, with a white hat and shoes and other accessories to match. The hostesses’ guest from Auckland, Miss J. McMahon, was wearing a smartly tailored ensemble of lemon linen trimmed with touches of brown. Among the other guests present were Mcsdames W. Findlay, W. H. Humphreys, E. Swinnerton, F. Parkv, F. Neill, C. Hall, G. H. Sceats, Quinn. French, C. Parker, J. Egan, Hayes and Wilson; Misses H. Humphreys, IJ. Quinn and P. Wallace. Royal Grandmother Queen Mary is continuing her project of taking her two little granddaughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, to places of interest in and around London. They have already visited the Tower and the Royal Mint and not long ago they were taken to see the London Museum. The sisters enjoyed playing with the large collection of historic toys which are housed in a big room at the top of the museum. They took a ventriloquist’s dummy out of one of the cases, and Princess Margaret worked its heart and limbs and made its eyes roll, while her sister kept up a running commentary. Queen Mary was amused at this impromptu entertainment.

Pioneer’s 83rd Birthday

To-morrow will mark the eightythird birthday anniversary of Mrs. C. D. Bennett, Cheeseman road, Gisborne, widely known as one of the oldest surviving of the pioneer generation in Poverty Bay. Mrs. Bennett was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dunlop, and was born at Te Kupenga, nca r Manutuke, where her father had a farm of 30 acres entirely surrounded by heavy bush, and lived on friendly terms with the Maoris of the district. One of a family of 13 children, Mrs. Bennett was 10 years of age when •the Hauhau troubles came to a head in 1865 in the battle at Waerenga-a-•hika, where several hundreds of adherents of the Hauhau cult surrendered after considerable loss of life.

For a year and a half prior to that fight, Hauhauism had been making progress in Poverty Bay, and in the early stages of its development had been so lightly regarded by Europeans that children, Mrs. Bennett among them, made a game of imitating the ceremonies which they witnessed not far from their own homes.

Outpost of Settlement Her father's home was one of the outposts of white settlement in Poverty Bay, and frequently was /isited by men whose names have come ch'wn as those of leaders in the war against Maori rebellion.

Major Von Tempsky, Colonel Fraser, Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell, these were among the guests at Te Kupenga homestead during the years of Mrs. Bennett’s childhood, with many others of lesser military rank, but later to make their names in other spheres. Te Kupenga was evacuated in 1865, when the situation became critical, and while sheltering at the house of the Ven. Archdeacon Leonard Williams, near the site of the Cook Memorial, Mrs. Bennett saw tiie wagons creeping into Gisborne from Waerdnga-a-hika, carrying the wounded from the battlefield. Three years later, Mrs. Bennett heard daily the gossip among the Maoris of her neighbourhood concerning the intention of Te Kooti to raid the white settlement, but her fears were calmed by the confidence of the elders, which the events* 1 of November 10 of that year, 1868, so completely confounded. Warning was brought to her home of the commencement of the massacre on the Poverty Bay flats, and with her parents and other members of the family, Mrs. Bennett fled to Muriwai, there embarking in an open boat to journey to tiie Mahia. Mrs. Bennett carried a baby brother for the greater part of the journey afoot, for she was then a well-grown girl and able to help her harassed parents. Married at Nineteen Returning to Gisborne some years later, after spending some time in Napier and Auckland, Mrs. Bennett was married at the age of 19 years to Sub-Inspector C, D. Bennett, of the New Zealand Armed Constabulary. For a time she made her home at Panikeri, on the shores of Waikireinoana, whence for some years after hostilities in Poverty Bay had cm ri down, a watch was kept upon toe Urcwera Country. Of the personality of the noted rebel, Te Kooti, Mrs. Bennet retains vivid memories. At times he worked casually for her father, and worked well, but with an independent air and a degree of truculence quickly manifested towards any who injured his feelings. He gave no respect either to the pakeha settlers or to his own tribal elders, but was i ever regarded as more than a hoodlum l y those who knew him in his earlier days.