WOMEN’S WORLD

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19666, 25 June 1938, Page 14

WOMEN’S WORLD

Miss Nola Dunlop,' Christchurch, arrived in Gisborne <jii Thursday and is the guest of Mrs. H. P. Hamilton. ■Stout street.

Mrs. E. Stevenson, Fox., street, left on Thursday for Auckland on a short visit.

Mr. and Mrs. ,D. L. Lumsden, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. MacDonald, Riverside ' road, returned to Auckland on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nolan, Clifford street, are spending the week-end at Rere as the guests of Mr. and Mrs J. 13. Williams.

Mrs. W. L. Rutledge,. "Moanui, Matawai, who recently returned from Auckland, and Miss Diana Rutledge have been spending a few days a* "Sandown,” Childers road.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Field Waimata Valley, are spending the weekend at their cottage at .Wainui beach. Mrs. Angus MacDonald, Hawke’s Bay, is visiting her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald, Riverside road.

Mrs. G. J. Winter, Fox street, returned this week after a trip to Auckland and Hamilton. Miss Sheila Cuthbert. Waipukurau, is the guest of Mrs. E. Cuthbert, Stout street.

Mr. C. D. Hamilton. Christchurch, is visiting i 1 is parents, Mr. and Mrs U, p. Hamilton, Stout siren.

Miss Margaret Sherratt is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Williams, Rere, this week-end.

Miss Shirley Ormond, who has been visiting Auckland, is spending a few day s in Rotorua. The Girl Guides held a very successful entertainment in the Parish Hall recently to assist in the New Zealand Guides’ national effort to raise funds for the Trub.v King Memorial. The Guides were pleased lo be able to show their appreciation of the Plunket Society’s assistance to them in the past in the matter ot badges, by raising a useful donation for the memorial fund.

Mr. B. McKenzie is the guest o! Mr. Brian Kemp, Rere, for the sheep dog trials and dance this week-end. Mrs. F. S. Bowen, “Maractaha,’ Muriwai, is visiting Dannevirke. Mrs. A. Kirkpatrick, and her daughter, Miss Treve Kirkpatrick, have returned after spending a holiday in Auckland and Rotorua. Miss P Stevens, who has been tiie guest of Mrs. C. Tietjcn, Bushmere, returned to her home at Tokomaru Bay to-day.

Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Watkins, returned to Ruatoria this week after being the guests of Mrs. WAG. Macla urin, “Waipura.” Miss Gladys Faram, daughter or Mrs. F. J. Wilkes. Gisborne, who for Ihe past two years has been on the staff of the Guardian Trust and Executors, Limited, in Auckland, loft Auckland’ by the Wanganella yesterday to take up an appointment in Sydney.

Mis s E. J. Warwick, manager-um-pire of the English women’s hockey team, who is a county councillor at Peterborough, her home town in England, made a tour of the Sunny = idc Mental Hospital and the Temple ton Farm School, near Christchurch. with a view of comparing the villa system with those used in Engand.

Miss Henrietta McKnughan, •’ newspaper woman of wide and varied experiences, who lives in Honolulu, and who recently toured New Zealand, told the Winnipeg Free Press that she was very partin' io New Zealand. “It’s about 25 year; behind the times—that’s what makes it so attractive,” she said. “It’s very restful, you know, after you’ve come from a jazzy place like Honolulu.” The presentation of 59 debutante' to His Grace Archbishop O’Shea al the Town Hall in Wellington or Wednesday night, on the occasion o v the annual Catholic Charity Ball was carried out with the customary dignified ceremony. Following their presentation a debutantes dance waleld. There was a very large attendance of dancers and the galleries vere filled with spectators. Miss Valerie Barker is spending r few days at her home in Russell street, and intends returning to Napier next Thursday. 'Misses Mona Blair, Eileen Hegarty. and Jean Newton (Ashburton) are the guests of Mrs. G. E. Law, “Wairere, Ngatapa, this week-end. Mrs. Hollis, Gisborne, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. G. Kelly. Opotiki, has returned to her home. The Scottish Society is holding a series of weekly dances on Satuiday nights in the Orange Hall in aid m the Pipe Band, anc! will hold its popular annual ball in the same hall next Wednesday evening. The Key of the Door

Friends of Mr. Max Krebs, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Krebs, Tc Hapara, celebrated his coming-of-age at a party held in Le Grand Cafe on Thursday night. The guests were supplied with an attractive dance programme, for which the music was played by Mrs. Thomson. Tim M.C. was Mr. D. Richardson.

Competition winners were Miss M. Goldsmith' and Mr. L. Aicken. A statue dance was won by Miss N. Henderson and Mr. J. Hays and the Monte Carlo by Miss J. Alby and Mr. F. Gavin.

When they adjourned to the supperroom, the guests found a beautifully decorated cake, in which hockey sticks and tennis racquets occupied a prominent part, illustrating Mr. Max Kreb’s two main pastimes. During a short toast list, Mr. G. Odams acted as toastmaster. The toast to the guest of honour was proposed by Mr. V. Petersen, to the parents by Mr. H. Patterson, and to absent friends by Mr. R Clarke.

Mrs. Krebs was in black lace with a black velvet coatee; Mrs. Davis, black lace, relieved with violet; Miss R. Krebs, green net over green satin, trimmed with orange.

Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Krebs, Mr. and Mrs. Petersen, Mr. and Mrs. Ociams, Mcsdames Davis, Thomson; Misses S. Rispin, N. Morrison, T. and P. Petersen, R. Krebs, F. Lightfoot, 11. Moore, J. and B. Grcig, K. Hyland, F„ Stevens, S. Hamilton, N. Thomson, I. Crosby, N. Henderson, K. Saunders, S. Buckley, N. Neal, A. Slight, H. and M. McGregor, J. Alby, and M. Goldsmith (Rotorua); Messrs. R. Shaw, G. Hyde, G. Petersen, M. Krebs, H. Patterson, R. Ciarke, B. and T. Crosby, K. and B. Harrison, W. McGrory, H. Patterson, F. Gavin, D. Richardson, B. Lawton, J. Hayes, L. Aickin, B. Hanlen, C. Ferghson, J. Read, H. Sebire, K. Comrie, and C. Smith. Tamarau W.I. Social Despite the inclement weather on Tuesday evening, the Poho-o-Rawiri Hall was nicely filled with members and friends of the Tamfirau Women’s Institute and the dancing, items, and community singing were greatly enjoyed. Mrs. S. Dennis, who was dressed to lepresent tht> crinoline period, sang pleasingly “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” and was heartily encored. Mrs. S. Ledger accompanied her, and also played for the dancing and community singing. Two songs contributed by

Mr. Turbitt, accompanied by Miss Lord, “A Brown Bird Singing,” and “Hail Caledonia,” were much enjoyed

A humorous one-act, sketch, “Rofjrences,” presented by the drama circle, caused much merriment, those taking part being Mrs. Gray as the mistress, Mrs. Waller as the lady caller, and Mrs. Hall as Fiorina, the maid. Each performer took her part very creditably.

A delicious supper was handed round. Mr. Ledger, who made a capable M.C., announced that a similar evening would be held in the same hall in a month, the date to be advertised in the Herald. Catholic Queen Carnival

A series of social gatherings in support of the various candidates in the forthcoming Catholic Queen carnival has commenced, the majority being held in private homes whose owners are loaning them for the purpose, and assisting in entertaining :he guests. Two very successful flag fivehundred parties were held recently in support of the WhataupOko queen, l’he first was at the home of the Misses J. and N. Wheeler, Stafford street, who had decorated their drawing-room very prettily with jonquils and bowls of autumn berries. The card games were much enjoyed and a dainty savoury supper was served. The players at the winning table were Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kelleher, Mrs. and Miss Shone, and the prizes for the highest sc'ores attained by a lady and gentleman respectively .vere won by Mrs. Colebrook and Mr. Malcon.

The second party took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kelleher, Richardson avenue, where the guests .vere entertained in the drawing-room and dining-room, which formed one large room, the folding doors between joing thrown open. A glowing fire in each room, and dainty spring flowers in the dining-room and roses in the drawing-rOom all artistically arranged, made the scene cheerful ind attractive. At the conclusion oi play a dainty savoury supper was served.

Mesdames A. Chrisp and Ashworth and Misses S. Brosnahan and M. Alley .vere the players at the winning table, and Miss Marjorie Roddick and Mr. T. Luxton secured the highest scores, each receiving a suitable prize.

St. John Ambulance Nursing'

Division

The fortnightly parade of the Gisborne Ambulance Brigade was held in the Masonic Hall, Childers road, on Wednesday evening. A member of the nursing profession gave an exeremcly interesting and helpful demonstration and lecture on the making and application of various kinds of poltices and fomentations, bed-making for a sick patient, and the care of a patient confined to bed. Enjoyable Tea Party

In order to give Mrs. D. L. Lumsden, Auckland, a former resident of the district, an opportunity of meeting some of her friends during her visit to Gisborne, Mrs. L. Balfour entertained her at an enjoyable informal party at her home in Fox street on Tuesday afternoon. Autumn berries and foliage were artistically arranged for the decoration of the drawing-room, which was warmed by a cheery fire. A delicious tea was served during the afternoon, which was pleasantly spent with social and topical talk.

The hostess received her guests wearing an attractive frock of navy blue satin beaute.

A smart black and white tailored suit was worn by Mrs. Lumsden, with a black and white hat and silver fox furs.

The guests included Mesdames G. J. Winter, R. Dobson, ,f. MacDonald, A. MacDonald (Hawke’s Bay), E. Stevenson, G. W. Willock, R. G. Crawford, G. V. Smith, W. R. B. Willock, T. Terry, and 11. A. Barton.

The Daily Round j

Evening’ Party for Bride-elect

Miss Jean Allen, to-day’s popular bride, was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable party given by Mrs. A, E. Allen at her home in Haronga road last Saturday evening. Autumn berries and foliage were arranged with charming effect for the decoration of the rooms in which the guests were entertained. The evening was spent with dancing and community singing, the music being rendered by Mr. and Mrs. McMullen, and Messrs. Spencer Allen and T. J. Allen, who were among the guests.

A delicious savoury supper was served, after which the bride-elect was given a number of gift parcels, which contained a variety of pretty and useful “miscellaneous” articles for her future home. After she had opened the parcels, her fiance, Mr. A. Ahlin, thanked the donors. The hostess received her guests wearing a becoming frock of navy blue figured erepe-de-ehine. A smart London tan l'roek with wool trimmings was worn by the guest of honour.

Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. Ardern, Mr. and Mrs. W. McMullen, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Allen, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Little; Misses L. Allen. J. Perston, T. and L. Schultz, S. Alexander, O. and G. Allen; Messrs. A. Ahlin, T. J. Allen, D. Barber. D. Gartshore, R. Bardwell, R. Little, D., 8., and L. Allen. Business Women’s Club The Poverty Bay Professional and Business Women’s Club held its fortnightly tea in Le Grand Lounge on Tuesday last, 44 members being present. Three new members were welcomed.

In place of a speaker for the evening, the members participated in a

J36e ZDailif Round

“scavenger hunt," at the conclusion of which the articles were displayed at the home of Mrs. Puflett, a vice-presi-dent of the club. This display caused much amusement.

Games were enjoyed later in the evening, after which a buffet supper was partaken of.

The president moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Puflett, for her hospitality. ■

Speed—at 93

Mrs. Ann Todd, 93-year-old daughter of a Hampshire farmer, has celebrated her last birthday by an orgy of speed. One of her great-great-grand-nephews discovered that she hankered for a trip in an aeroplane. So she travelled to Southampton in a car at 70 m.p.h., flew over the Hampshire fields at 130 m.p.h., and finally maue a 30 m.p.h dash down Southampton Water in a speedboat. The Queen’s Loss

The Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, mother of Queen Elizabeth, whose death occurred in London this week, was formerly Miss Nina Celicia Cavendish-Bentinck, daughter of .'the , late Rev. Charles William Cavendish-Bentinck, grandson of the third Duke of Portland. She married the Earl of Strathmore (then Claud George Bowes-Lyon, Baron Glamis, of Scotland) in 1881. They had five sons and three daughters, the Queen being the youngest of the latter.

The Countess of Strathmore was appointed a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order in the Coronation honours of May 12, 1937. She and her husband celebrated their golden wedding in August, 1931.

The countess was noted for her untiring work for wounded soldiers during the Great War, in which one of her sons was killed and one held a prisoner of war. Glamis Castle was converted into a hospital, which it remained until long after the war ended. Empire Ball in Wellington Attended by Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Viscount Galway, and Viscountess Galway, the Victoria League’s Empire Ball, held this week in the St. Francis Hall, Wellington, was one of the most successful social gatherings of this season. Their Excellencies who were accompanied by Major and Mrs. R. G. Byron and their aides-de-camp, Captain R. Stuart French and Lieutenant S. R. le H. Lombard-Hobson, were met on their arrival by Dr. J. A. Doctor and Mrs. Doctor, the latter being the president of the league. They entered the ballroom with Sir Michael and Lady Myers, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, Lady Buckleton, who is the league’s patroness, Lady Pomare, and Mrs. Hampton Brown and Mrs. C. Corrigai*,. secretary and treasurer respectively of the league.

Two outstanding features of the ball were the minuet and the gavotte sets, in which the dancers were dressed in period frocks. The minuet was danced by 48 young women and men, and the gavotte by 16 of the Victoria League girls.

Glass House To Live In At a recent Ideal Home Exhibition, held in London, a glass-house designed by two students of the Liverpool School of Architecture was shown. The house could be lived in both with comfort and pleasure, for it is not transparent. The external walls are made of fluted glass bricks, four inches thick, laid on concrete. The fluting is so arranged that no observation of the interior is possible from the outside, but light passes through the wails and is well diffused. The house has three bedrooms, a living-room with an open fireplace and dining recess, and a sun terrace. The principal 'bedroom is soundproof.

Interior decoration consists of glass silk for the walls, and an illuminated glass and steel balustraded staircase. The kitchen has glass walls on two sides and a long glass window. Mrs. Neville Chamberlain, at the opening ceremony, described the house as a greater miracle than Cinderella’s glass slipper. She added that it should be a joy to every housewife, for it shone as brightly inside as i't did outside.

At the same exhibition, leading designers showed clothes devised for women born under certain planets, and also birthday dresses in lucky colours. How To Be Well-Dressed pLAN your wardrobe long before the beginning of each season, working it out on paper so that you know exactly what you need. For instance, one good tailored suit with several attractive blouses, and as many new hats and accessories as you can afford, will be the “buy” round which to build your year’s outfits.

Be punctilious about a monthly overhaul of your wardrobes, to send garments regularly to the cleaners and to keep everything secure from dust. Have each skirt lined at the back with silk to prevent it from "sitting out.”

Send shoes to be “braced” immediately the sides show signs of gaping.

New stockings should be lightly darned inside the back of the heel with matching silk —only the inner threads being caught—to prevent untimely holes.

Wedding Bells

Prince—Morrison

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobden street, had been, beautifully decorated with hydrangeas, heath, red berries, autumn foliage and greenery by friends of the bride for the pretty wedding which was celebrated there on Tuesday evening, the guests’ pews being adorned with white ribbon bows.

The bride was Margaret Taylor, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Morrison. Oman road, Kaili, and the bridegroom, William Eric, son of Mr. W. Prince and the late Mrs. Prince, Tolaga Bay. The Rev. A. J. H. Dow conducted the marriage service, and Mr. Irv'ine Moore presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. J. Morrison. Wearing a; lovely frock of ivory satin cut on princess lines, a dainty tulle veil appliqued in satin attached to her head with a halo of orange blossom, and a three-string pearl necklace, the bridegroom’s gift, the bride made a charming picture. Her gown was modelled with a heart-shaped neckline, a full ruched bodice, long sleeves pleated from the shoulder, fining closely from elbow to wrist, terminating in a point over each hand, a- long skirt with a long circular train, and the back of the corsage being finished with

satin buttons from neck to waist. Ivory satin shoes and silk hose to match and a beautiful bouquet of roses, pale pink carnations and maidenhair fern completed her picturesque ensemble. Attending her were three bridesmaids, Misses Pat Oalcott, chief, Tolaga Bay, Betty Jenkins and Edith Livingstone, cousin of the bride, and and two little page-boys, Masters Brian Powell, the bride’s nephew, and Bobbie Herbert, Tolaga Bay.

The bridesmaids were dressed alike in very pretty frocks of eau-de-nil green taffeta, each designed with a heart neckline, a plain bodice gathered into a half-moon at the waist and fastened down the back with matching buttons, short very full ruched puff sleeves, and a long flared skirt quilted at the hem. The waistline was finished with a wide sash of matching green taffeta tjed in a large bow at the back, and the front of the neckline was adorned with a green wood fibre flower to match the miniature flowers which trimmed the gold lame halo worn by each bridesmaid. Their toilettes were completed with gold shoes and silk hose to tone and lovely trailing bouquets of autumn-tinted flowers and maidenhair fern tied with gold tinsel ribbon..

The page-boys were very smart in white satin suits, the tunics made in military style worn with long trousers to match. The best man was Mr. A. Bennett, Tolaga Bay, and the groomsmen, Messrs. \V. Morrison, brother of the bride, and A. Prince, Tolaga Bay, the bridegroom’s brother. After the service at the church a very enjoyable reception was held in Le Grand Cafe, where over 100 guests were entertained. The tables were tastefully decorated with Iceland poppies and African marigolds. After the customary toasts had been honoured during the wed-ding-breakfast, the guests adjourned to the ballroom where dancing and community singing were enjoyed until a late hour, Mrs. McKinnon providing the dance music and accompaniments.

The bride’s sister, Mrs. H. Powell, Tolaga Bay, received the guests wearing an attractive wine coloured crepesatin frock and a small velvet hat to match with an eye-veil, and holding a pretty bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers.

The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of numerous ornamental and useful gifts. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Prince left in their car on a motor trip to Rotorua and Auckland. On their return they will make their home in Tolaga Bay. Mrs. Prince travelled in ft smart tailored costume of navy blue pinstriped worsted, worn with a cream blouse, a navy hat, shoes, handbag and other accessories to match.