In and Out of Town

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19982, 6 July 1939, Page 12

In and Out of Town

News items intended for publication in this column cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the signature and address of the sender. Notices of engagements require the signatures of both parties, and a charge of 5s will be made for such announcement. Miss M, Reed, Wainui road, returned yesterday from a visit to the Coast. * * * * ■Mrs. G. J. Winter, Fox street, is visiting Auckland. * « * * Mrs. Keenlyside, Bay of Plenty, has been staying with Mrs. T. Adair. * * * * Mrs. G. Lctiham. Napier is visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. Fleming, Stafford street. * * * * Miss Jeanne Fail, Taupo, is the guest of Miss Shirley Bright, Haronga road. J? « -TMiss Joan Forsyth, England, is spending a few days with Mrs. J. de V. W. IBla thf.vayt, Fox street. . * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. Pierpoint, Auckland, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Woodward, Russell street. * * * * The Rev. T. C. Symons, M.A., 8.D., Methodist Director of Youth for New Zealand, will be a visitor to Gisborne at the week-end. ¥ * <■ * Mrs. D. Meldrum, Wanganui, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. Ewart Brown, Ormond road, left at the week-end for Whakatane and Auckland.

Golf at Awapuni Playing conditions were pleasant on Tuesday afternoon, when an L.G.U. medal round figured on the programme for the members of the Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club. Miss N. Hayes, 90—18—72, secured first place in the A disvision, and honours in the B division were annexed by Miss B. Kemp, 97—21 —76. The L.G.U. medal match for weekend players resulted in a win for Miss M. Campbell. Fellowship of Marriage Following a short service in Holy Trinity Church, conducted by Canon A. F. Hall, the monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Fellowship of Marriage Group was .held at “The Vicarage,” Cobden street, on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. I. D. Bramwell presiding. Seven new members, Mesdames Hall-Crease, J. Dow, Spencer Allen, J. TrafTord, R. Mann, H. H. Barker and O. Solvander, were enrolled. During the afternoon a most interesting and instructive address on diet was given by Dr. Nina Muir, to whom a warm vote of thanks was accorded, on the motion of Mrs. D..G. Dyer. The hostesses were Mesdames F. Wickens, F. Massarn and B. Dodge. Hunting On the Coast

The visit of the Poverty Bay Hunt to Ruatoria last week was of exceptional interest to Coast dwellers, and the two days’ hunting in the Waiapu Valley drew together an unsually large number of followers and spectators, fnost of whom had not previously had many opportunities of taking part in a hunt.

Those who followed hounds during tlie short season of the visit included Misses J. Wicksteed, Jean Bruce, Judith Bruce (Wairoa), M. Goddard, Helen Morice, K. Beale, M. McNeil, Margie Williams, Margot Williams. B. Reed, J. Sherratt, B. Metcalfe, Marion Hayes, Meryle Hayes, Bronwin Kemp, Dwillis Kemp, V. Thomas, W. Metcalfe; Mrs. Dudley Sherrill'; Messrs. R. H. Wicksteed, A. B. Williams, R. G. Sherwood Hale, T. W. White, J. Bird, J. Barton, J. H. McNeil, J. Morice, J. Smith, J. Morrissey, Desmond Beale, Douglas Bruce, Dudley Sherrill, R. Hayes, Roy Bruce, R. Morley, R. O. Young, R. McCosh, P. Murphy, P. Baker, A. Bruce, A. Fraser, B. Burke, B. Peachey, M. O’Sullivan, M. McNeil, W. Hobcroft, W. McKenzie, F. Tibbie, F. Bruce, Everard Morice, T. Fletcher, H. Thatcher, S. Burdett, lan McNeil, K. Kissling, M. Holden, W. Amundsen, N. Colebrook. Spectators who followed the fortunes of the hunt from cars included Misses J. Orbell (Timaru), P. Beiiy, Langridge, B. Fergussen, B. Ludibrook, Noeleen and Betty Burton. Mesdames R. H. Wicksteed, E. Loisel (Tolaga Bay), T. Fraser (Gisborne), K. Kissling, M. Gudgeon, R. Gi Sherwood Hale, A. J. H. Kirlcham, W. N. R. Tier, A. B. Williams, G. A. Nicholls (Gisborne), F. Jefferd, R. Murphy (Tolaga Bay), R. I. Scott (Gisborne), A. Fraser, R. Fraser, C. C. McKenzie (Gisborne), G. E. Cotterill, O. T. Williams. H E. Williams, Ralph Kemp, N. P. Branson, J. E. F. Shari and, J. T. T. Bush, W. F. Metcalfe, M. Holden, G. Moore, R. Hansen (Gisborne), J. H. McNeil, T. W. White, H. G. Burnett, P. J. Taylor, T. A. Snelling, J. Boag, Porter (Palmerston North), J. Boag, George Moore (Whatatutu), R. Hayes, 11. Thatcher, E. Morice, P. G. Burton. Messrs. C. Williams, O. T. Williams, H. E. Williams, J. Boag, E. Loisel, T. Fraser (Gisborne), A. J. 11. Kirkham, M. Gudgeon, W. N. R. Tier, G. A. Nicholls (Gisborne), F. Jefferd, R I. Scott (Gisborne), C. C. McKenzie (Gisborne), G. E. Cotterill, R. Kemp, N. 'P. Branson, J. E. F. Sharland, J. T. T. Bush, W. F. Metcalfe, R. Hansen, G. Moore, R. Hansen (Gisborne), T. W. White, 11. G. Burnett. P. J. Taylor, T. A. Snelling, J. Boag, G. Moore i(Whatatutu) , W. E. Gudgeon. D. Kirkham, B. Wright, F. Manuel. P. G. Buiton. A. Day (MorrinsvillC). and J. Bird.

Methodist Girls’ Club There was a good attendance of members at the weekly meeting of the Methodist Girls’ Club, held at “The Parsonage,” Palmerston road, on Monday evening. The chair was taken by Mrs. F. E. Leadley.

Tea was served in the drawingroom, which looked inviting with its bright lire and decorations of narcissi.

During an interval an interesting talk on her tour abroad was given by Miss J. Robb/ and thoroughly enjoyed by the members, a vote of thanks to the speaker being carried by acclamation. Queen Victoria’s Peke

Queen Mary’s remarkable knowledge of the Royal art collections is far from limited to the 6000 pictures that hang in Buckingham Palace. She knows the paintings at the King’s other residences, from Windsor Castle to Balmoral, equally well. The other day she solved the mystery of a canine portrait for Mr. Roy Bishop, an expert who lias had permission to study Royal collections.

This painting, which hangs in the drawing-room at Balmoral, shows what lie thought to be a pug, standing on a breakfast table, gazing into a top hat. Its absurdity struck him. Queen Mary told him that it was a peke, not a pug, and Queen Victoria’s favourite dog.

Six O’clock Party Informality was the key-note of the very jolly egg-nogg party given, by Mr. and Mrs. Waller Simpson at their home in Harris street on Tuesday evening, in celebration of their national holiday, Independance Day. Shaded Iceland poppies, calendulas and daphne were used with artistic effect in the decoration of the draw-ing-room, and a bright fire offered a cheery welcome.

Among the guests invited were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. A. Weymouth, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. McFadyen, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. P. McLernon, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Gully, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Danderson, Mr. and Mrs. T. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. S. Dykes; Misses J. Weymouth, M. Haisman, E. Dennis, and J. O’Reilly; Messrs. Lewis Keilßhn, and Harold Tune. Labour Party Dance

The weekly dance of the Labour Party, held in the Selvyn Hall last Friday night, again proved very popular. Music was supplied by Mrs. Ledger's orchestra, while Mr. Ledger had 'charge of the floor. A dainty supper was served by members of the committee.

The winners of the two competitions were Miss N. Outen and Mr. Forbes .and Miss Walters and Mr. Ferris.

Among those present were Mesdames Pilkington, Snow, Adams, Young and Tucker; Misses Outen (3), T. Brown. Bloxham, Dornan, Swinton (2), Monica, Walters, Cooper, Saba, Shaw, Williams, Scott, Dennis, Wilkinson, McKenzie, Walsh, Elliot, O’Connell, Smith, Taylor and Norton; Messrs. Allen, White, O’Connor, Goodall, Ledger, Houlahan, Tucker, Gregory, Ferris, Forbes, Harding, McKenzie, Thomas, Horne, Walker, Roe, Nonnington, Smith, Howard, Brown, Scott, Watkins, Powell, Morris, Gooch, Alexander, Mclntyre, Wood, Clough, Goldstone, West and Sullivan.

“Coming-out” Dance at Puketiti

Recently a most enjoyable “comingout” dance was given at “Puketiti,” Te Puia Springs, .by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Williams, in honour of their daughter Margaret. The guests danced in the drawing and dining-rooms, which opened into one with large sliding doors. The night was ideal for dancing, to music supplied by Mrs. Thomson’s orchestra, while extras were played by Miss Kura Beale and Mr. H. Beale. During the evening several of the guests assembled round the piano and joined in singing choruses while the others danced.

The drawing-room - was gay with bowls of mixed flowers, Iceland poppies and yellow jonquils, while in the dining-room there was a large bowl of mixed-coloured hydrangeas. A delicious savoury supper was served in a large marquee erected on the lawn.

Miss Margaret Williams looked charming 'wearing a deep cream satin frock with a very full skirt and elosefitting 'bodice wi/h floral design carried out in gold sequins. She wore gold shoes, and carried a cream purse with gold sequins, and an attractive Victorian posy made of mixed perfumed flowers completed her toilette.

Mrs. A. B. Williams received the guests, wearing a model frock of saxe blue heavy crepe, with a coatee to match trimmed with fur collar and sleeves.

The Guest List Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. 11. G. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. White, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Sherwood Hale, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cotterill, Mr. and Mrs. R. Chaplin, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Young, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Sherriff, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mcllardy (Waipawa), Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Scannell, Mr. and Mrs. P. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. H. Thatcher, Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Kissling, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Dods, Mr. and Mrs. E. Rouse, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Williams.

Misses Juliet Williams (Gisborne), J. Jefferd, Jill Williams, Jane Seymour (Gisborne), Molly Jefferd (Hastings), P. Murphy, S. Muir, Joy Perry, Jeanette Blair, M. Scott (Gisborne), J. Morris (Tolaga Bay), M. Fraser (Whangara), J. Sherratt, J. Orbell (Canterbury), P. Burke, B. Read, W. Metcalfe, M. McNeil, J. Kirkham, J. Wicksteed, K. Beale, B. Eivers, B. Ferguson. Lois Miles, M. Busby, L. Glenn, Margot Williams, M. Smith (Gisborne), B. Willock, N. Broadhurst. B. Hutchinson, D. Kemp, R. Moore, B. Mcllardy (Waipawa), J. Blair, M. Sherratt, B. Ludbrook, E.

Reeves, C. Gudgeon, J, Williamson, and B. Nash. Messrs. H. Beale, A. J. O. Williams, T. C. Williams, G. Spiers, J. JacKman, B. Morris, B. McKenzie, M. Moore (Whatatutu), M. Fraser, P. and S. Murphy, O. Martin, D. Sheruing, T. Jefferd, D. and J. Busby, J. Barton, P. and P. Willock, B. Crowley, T. Caldwell, D. Metcalfe, D. Kirkham, B. Wright, J. Smith, O. and F. Thompson, J. Sherriff, T. D. Hickey, K. Heald, G. von Dadelszen (Hawke’s Bay). T. Fletcher, N. Conch in's. P. Paterson, A. K. B. Williams, D. O. Beale. T. Coleman, E. Rouse, M. Glenn, W. Gudgeon, R. Foxley, P. Mitford, P. and S. Murphy, C. Monckton, L. Price, W. Canning (Hawke’s Bay), D. and P. Reynolds, J. Jefford, T. Broadhurst, T. and H. Biddles, P. Baker, J. Beckett, P. Blair. J. Willock, F. Moore, A. Beechie, J. Wood, B. Eivers, M. Nash. Before the dance, Miss K. Beale arranged a dinner party, which was held at Te Puia Springs Hotel, where 76 people dined.