WOMAN’S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, 23 May 1934, Page 11

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEW PLYMOUTH. Mrs. G. W. Forbes left on Tuesday morning after a short visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. W. F. Kelly returned from Awakino at the week-end. Miss C. Moyes entertained at bridge on Monday night. Mrs. George Hobbs, Hamilton, is visiting New Plymouth. Mrs. T. C. Fookes left on Monday night to visit Auckland. Mrs. F. M. Law has returned from a holiday visit to Waverley. Mrs. Arthur Cowie, Auckland, has arrived on a visit to Miss J. A. Curtis. Miss M. Campbell entertained at afternoon tea on Saturday. Miss T. Barker, Wellington, is spending a holiday as the guest of Mrs. H. E. Fookes.

Miss Margaret Moyes returned on Monday from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs. A. Christie, Manaia, is spending a holiday as the guest of Mrs. L. Christie.

Miss B. Ryburn returned on Monday from a holiday visit to Auckland. Mrs. W. B. Farquharson, Hawera, arrived on Tuesday on a visit to Mrs. T. C. List. Miss I. McLean has returned to New Plymouth after spending the school vacation at Wanganui. Mrs. D. N. Mac Diarmid will return to Opotiki by car to-day after a short holiday at New Plymouth. Mrs. L. Curtis was hostess at a bridge party for young people on Saturday night. Miss M. Campbell, who has been spending the holidays at New Plymouth, returned to Hamilton on Monday. Mrs. Alan E. Mulgan, Auckland, is visiting New Plymouth and is staying at Marsland View. Mrs. L. W. Lovell was hostess at bridge on Saturday night as a farewell to Miss M. Corkill. Miss Margaret Balharry returned on Monday to Havelock North after spending the holidays at New Plymouth. Miss N. Mackay, Mataura, who has been the guest of Mrs. M. Campbell, left yesterday on her return. Mrs. A. M. Mac Diarmid returned to Manaia on Tuesday after being the guest of her mother, Mrs. C. S. Curtis. Mrs. E. Moir, Devonport, Auckland; and Mrs. F. Morton, Remuera, are the guests of the latter’s brother, Mr. E. R. C. Gilmour, for the Central school jubilee. Miss Eileen Campbell has returned to Rotorua and Miss Kathleen Campbell to Auckland after having spent the school vacation at New Plymouth. Mrs. A. Evers-Swindell entertained at afternoon tea on Monday in honour of Mrs. C. H. Waterston, who ip the guest of Mrs. E. Griffiths.

Mrs. G. Harvey, Dannevirke, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. H. George, left on Monday for Auckland and will sail from there for a visit to Suva. Miss Mary Fugle, who has been the guest of Mrs. C. J. Sears, Okato, has returned to her home at Uruti. Mrs. J. Law has returned from a holiday at Waverley. Mrs. N. J. Armstrong returned on Monday from a visit to Chateau Tongariro. Mrs. W. J. Mclndoe has returned from a holiday at Feilding. Mrs. W. Bickers is a Feilding visitor to New Plymouth. PATE A. Mrs. E. W. Harris returned on Saturday from a short visit to Wellington. Miss E. Dale, who spent a holiday at Palmerston North, has returned to Kakaramea. Mrs. Luxton has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss 0. Adams is spending a holiday at, Palmerston North. Mrs. F. C. Jenkins and family left by car for Auckland yesterday. Mrs. J. N. Anderson and Miss Nola Anderson left by car for Auckland, where Miss Anderson will continue her studies. Miss Heather Todd, who spent a holiday with her aunt, Mrs. W. T. Simmons, has returned to Wanganui. Miss Jean Robertson, who visited her sister, Mrs. L, Holmes, has returned to Auckland.

Members of the Patea Plunket Society bade farewell to Mrs. F. C. Jenkins on Friday before her departure for Auckland, where she will reside. Mrs. Jenkins, who has been an ardent worker in the society’s interests at Patea, was presented with a pair of crystal candlesticks by the president, Mrs. R. W. Haddow, on behalf of the committee. Mr. and Mrs. I. Jones entertained a number of young folk on Saturday night in honour of Miss Joan Spurdie’s birthday. Red carnations and autumn leaves formed the decorations in the drawing room, where four bridge tables were arranged. The dining room was also decorated with red carnations and redtinted leaves and a birthday cake was in the shape of an old-fashioned basket of flowers. Mrs. Jones presented Miss Phyllis Simmons and Mr. R. Adams with the prizes for bridge and dancing followed. Mrs. Jones wore a frock of new navy figured crepe with coatee, while Miss Spurdie wore a floral georgette in leaf green. Among those present were Mrs. Haddow, Misses R. Honeyfield, P. and H. Simmons, M. Gibbings, D. Roberts, R. Harris, J. Spurdie and F. Hemingway. ENGAGEMENTS. BARRETT—O’DONNELL. Alice Gertrude (Ally), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom O’Donnell, Marton, to Edward James (Eddie), youngest son of Mrs. M. Barrett, Pungarehu, Taranaki,

HAWERA. Mrs. W. Winks and her daughter Joy returned to Hawera on Saturday evening, after spending a fortnight as the guest of Mrs. D. Bell, Feilding. Miss I. Small, Wellington, spent the week-end in Hawera. Miss M. Thompson, New Plymouth, is the guest of Miss K. Buckeridge. Mrs. H. R. Kemp is visiting New Plymouth, and is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Morris. Miss J. Lennon is spending a few days with Miss M. Hawken, MokOia. Wearing a smart frock of navy blue crepe-de-chine, Miss K. Buckeridge entertained a few friends at bridge on Saturday afternoon. Among those present were: Misses E. Buist, M. Black, M. Thompson (New Plymouth), A. Kemp, K. Coleman, E. Murdoch and H. Carson. Miss R. Pease was hostess at two enjoyable card parties last week. Mrs. Montgomery, Auckland, Mrs. Wood, Eltham, Mrs. Dick, Stratford, and Miss Joy Dalmer, Wellington, were visitors to Hawera last week for the Dalmer—Metson wedding. Mrs. Spiers, Caledonia Street, returned on Saturday from a short holiday spent in Christchurch. STRATFORD. Mrs. Beveridge-Davis, Christchurch, who has been staying at Stratford as the guest of her father, Mr. H. E. Lawrence, and Mrs. T. C. Allen has returned to her home.

Mrs. L. Berg has returned to her home at Whakatane after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Boon. Miss Rule has returned to her home at Hamilton after a visit to her sister, Mrs. C. Francis. Mrs. H. Carr, Raglan, is the guest of Mrs. W. H. Wallace. Mrs. C. Cook has returned to Wellington after a visit to Stratford. Mrs. H. A. Hunt is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beard, Ongarue. Mrs. G. Olliver, who has been holi-day-making at Wanganui, has returned home.

Mrs. C. D. Sole is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Russell, at Dannevirke. Miss Whitmore, Wairoa, has left for Auckland after a visit to her sister, Miss Whitmore, Stratford. NORMANBY. Mrs. and Miss Brisco, who have been spending several weeks at Auckland, returned home last week. Mrs. Vooght, who has been Mrs. F. Riddle’s guest for some months, has gone to Christchurch. Mrs. C. Kimkerly, Auckland, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. Hickey. ELTHAM. Miss Maire Cooper, Stratford, has been the guest of Miss Jean Bocock for the Eltham Jubilee celebrations. Y.W.-Y.M.C.A., NEW PLYMOUTH. MONTHLY MEETING OF BOARD. The monthly board meeting of the Y.W.C.A. for May was held at New Plymouth, those present including . Mesdames A. Alexander (in the chair), O. Blundell, A. S. Clark, P. C. Davie, L. A. Brown, C. Botterill, A. G. Johnson, F. Therkleson, Misses Townsend and M. Greenwell. The resignation of Mrs. D. Menzies was received. Mrs. Alexander welcomed Miss Townsend, treasurer. Interesting correspondence from the world’s president, Miss van Asch van Wyck, spoke of the present serious position in the German Y.W.C.A. which, although the largest in the world, was struggling for existence. The matter was causing grave concern among the members of the world’s executive committee. Miss van Wyck is attending the convention of the American Y.W.C.A., Philadelphia. The main business considered by the meeting was the building fund, the position of the present contract having been considerably eased by a gift of a further £lOO from Dr. G. Home and the forthcoming street appeal. Plans were going forward in conjunction with the St. John Ambulance Society and the Royal Life Saving Society, it was reported. The report of the general secretary for the month revealed a comprehensive programme. In reporting on the work for girls under 18 it was stated that the Girl Citizens numbered 40 and that there was an excellent attendance at the quarterly community gathering.. Many of the mothers attended the meeting and plans were discussed with them. Mrs. P. C. Davie, vice-president, gave an address. The junior girls who met on Saturday mornings had largely centred their attention on “tramping” and the acting of nursery rhymes. . The senior girls’ clubs had dur mg April planned new programmes, and these were being carried out. Papers had been taken on the system of provincial government and on the Douglas credit system, while play-reading and handcrafts also formed part of the programmes. The report on rural work showed that the branch of the. Y.W.-Y.M.C.A. at Oakura was beginning to stabilise, the educational and religious side of the girls’ programme showing signs of definite form.

MADHATTERS’ DANCE Among those present at the Kakaramea Women’s Institute dance last week were: Mesdames Ramsbottom (red satin, black coatee), McMillan, Eltham (black taffetas and red lace), L. Morris (black celanese and lace), G. Corbett (red corded velvet and coatee), Laing (brown frock), Hardaker (pink satin), McAsey (silver grey satin), Prestland (navy celanese), J. Hurley (navy crepe de chine), E. Hurley (floral frock), Adlam (beige satin), Morgan (pink net over satin), Pope (black crepe de chine), Butler (black and gold net over satin), Baker (red satin), Scott (rose satin), Misses M. Moir, Mahoenui (pink organdie, J. Paterson (mauve organdie), A. Kettles (Princess Mary blue satin), A. Davidson, Mahoenui (blue crepe de chine), A. Hall (white elephant crepe and red cape), M. Luxton (green organdie), M. Allen (pink georgette), Q. O’Keefe (pink satin and net and coatee), L. Bourke (Princess Mary blue satin and cape), E. Fowler (nose satin), J. Allan (white satin), A. Fowler (black taffetas), Walker, Te Awamutu (wine chenille), Coleman (spotted chenille), J. Smith (spotted net over satin), M. Boyle (floral georgette), E. Roberts, Waitara (black velvet), L. Dwyer (floral organdie), G. Meek, Wellington (cerise georgette), K. Dwyer (black and red satin), J. Burkhart (lido blue satin), J. Ferguson, Palmerston (eau de nil crepe de chine), M. Lynch, Palmerston (blue floral organdie), M. Dwyer (red crepe de chine), I. Hardaker (blue celanese), D. Pope (floral georgette), S. Adams (green lace), 0. Williams (red satin and black cape), R. Nansett (black frock), D. Scown (lemon satin and black cape), J. Nansett (orange frock), N. Gooch (rosemary satin), D. Suter (black satin), M. Hamlin (lemon lace and cape), A. Dwyer (pink satin), R. Presland (pink lace over satin), Joyce Allen (white satin), L. Bond (blue satin), M. Ward (floral organdie), H. Boyle (pale green net over satin), N. Dwyer (floral taffetas), A. Blackman (lemon satin)} B. Wills (pink satin and cape), Theobald (midnight blue crepe de chine), M. Dymond (lemon floral organdie), S. Dwyer (eau de nil elephant crepe), J. Adlam (white satin), and many others. WAIPUKU COMING-OF-AGE. An evening was spent on Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. Goble, Croydon Road, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter Mavis, over 70 guests being present. The rooms and supper tables were decorated in blue and gold, the work of Mr. H. Parsons, Carterton. The guests were entertained with games, competitions and dancing, the wim.ers being Mrs. E. A. Adlam, Mr. C. Fowler and Miss D. Goble. Dance music was supplied by Mr. Crosby. Mr. J. Bannin, Wellington, contributed several .guitar and cornet solos. A birthday cake was cut by the guest of honour, who was attired in a blue floral slipper length frock of silk georgette. Mr. E. A. Adlam proposed the toast of Miss Goble and Mr. W. Townend replied on her behalf. Among the gifts was one presented by the Midhirst Basketball Club, of which Miss Goble is a member. A Highland dance by Miss Lorna Goble, Cardiff, brought the evening to a close.

Tangarakau Hockey Dance. The Hinemoa Hockey Club held a successful euchre party and dance on Tuesday night. The club was unfortunate in that the weather was very rough, but there was a fairly large attendance. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr. P. Rosewame and'Miss Joyce Kerr. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs. J. Betts and Mr. D. Betts. Those present included Mesdames J. Betts, H. Kilmister, White, Ayres, Holland, Crosby, Bradshaw, Manning, Mallet, Reed, Sinclair, Winson, Kerr, Lynch, Long, Whittaker, Reed and Stark, Misses M. Nelson (striped rayon), D. Selby (crepe de chine), J. Kilmister (black velvet), T. Betts (spotted rayon), M. Savage (blue satin), J. Shanks (white silk pique), J. Selby (scarlet Jap. silk), F. Hill (floral silk voile), J. Kilmister (organdie), J. Betts (silk organdie), E. Selby (blue net), J. Nelson (salmon organdie), J. Mallet (flame taffetas), J. Kerr (rayon), M. Sinclair (spotted voile), E. Lynch (pink satin), Jean Selby (black silk), R. McKeich (floral voile), L. McCartie (brick suede crepe), U. Betts (cream fuji), J. Handley (mauve net), J. Savage (pink satin), J. Stark (silk voile), R. Savage (blue satin), V. Nelson (striped rayon). Mrs. J. Stark supplied the music and Mr. P. Bevin and Miss R. McKeich played extras. Mr. P. Bevin was master of ceremonies.