WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19988, 13 July 1939, Page 12

WOMEN’S WORLD

Informal Supper Party As a pleasant finale to the talk given by Madame Helena Rubinstein on topics of feminine interest, in Le Grand Cafe on Monday night, Mrs. M R. Rendon invited the speaker, her travelling companion, Mrs. Taylor, executive officers of a number of the local women’s organisations, ana several friends to an informal supper party at her home in Whitaker street, the guests enjoying the opportunity of meeting Madame Rubinstein under such delightful circumstances. The decorations were artistically carried out with shaded Iceland poppies, golden jonquils and daphne. Repertory Society An interesting reading, under the direction of .Mr. I. F. Bongey, was followed with close attention by a good attendance of members of the Gisborne Repertory Society in the club’s rooms in Bushnell’s Chambers on Monday night. The well-chosen cast included Miss C. Oman and Messrs. W. J. Sinclair, Sylvester, R. Sinclair. M. Mills, R, Coleman, Doreen and R. Tony. Keen interest is centring in the production by the society of “A Bill of Divorcement," a three-act play by Clement Dane, in the Opera House, on Monday night. It was announced that a dress rehearsal had been called for to-morrow night. Royal Ambassadors of Trade Women in almost every city and town, in Great Britain are wearing dresses on .the model of one which the Duchess of Gloucester saw at the British Industries Fair and immediately ordered for her own personal wear. The Duchess stopped to admire the tapestry linen garments exhibited by a Nottingham firm. She bad one made t'o her own measurements, and later wrote to the firm expressing her satisfaction. Queen Mary stopped at the same stand to admire some Macclesfield silk frocks—and the result has been that since the fair the exhibitors, a 7G-year-old firm, have done a larger trade than ever before. Coming-of-age Party A jolly dance was given by Mr. and Mrs. 11. F. McKnight in the ■Selvyn Hall on Saturday night to .celebrate the coming-of-age of their second daughter. Miss Joyce McKnight. J'he decorative scheme was artistically carried out in camellias, daphne and jonquils, intermingled with maiden-hair fern, the handsome pinK birthday cake, made by the celebrant’s sister. Miss Hazel McKnight, and iced by her father, forming an effective centre-piece on the charmingly arranged supper tabic. Mr. May Fry capably filled the position of M.C., and the music was supplied by Mrs. W. Thomson, extras being contributed by the Y.M.C.A. harmonica band. Lovely posies of violets were presented to Mrs. McKnight and her daughter from Mrs. J. K. Nasmith, ; close friend of the family, and on behalf of the staff of Gisborne Theatres, Limited, the manager, Mr. B. Clouston, asked Miss McKnight to accept a handsome wristlet watch. The health of the celebrant was proposed by Mr. L. Anderson and acknowledged by Mr. J. Hayes, and Mr. J. Crothers proposed the toast to the host and hostess, the former responding. Mr. R. Watt was responsible for “Absent Friends,” and Miss McKnight took the opportunity of proposing a toast to’ two of her friends, Miss D. Swain and Mr. H. Wall, both of whom celebrate their coming-of-age this month. "Keys” Presented At the end of the toast list, two keys, symbolic of the attainment oi her majority, were handed to Mis:, McKnight by Mr. A. McKenzie, on behalf of her parents and cousins, respectively. The hostess was wearing a becoming frock of black self-patterned sain, cloque cut on princess lines, and an erminette coat. Mrs. McKnight, sen., chose a graceful ensemble in a soft shade of grey. Miss J. McKnight looked charming in a frock of rose and wnite printed taffetas; Miss E. McKnight wore a pretty black frock patterned m a lluic. design with a bolero to tone, am. Miss if. McKnight wuo smartly Docklv. in mauve taffetas. Among the guests were Mr. ana Mrs. R. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. W. Watls, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell, Mr. and Mrs. L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Crothers, Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. McKenzie, -Mr. and Mrs. E. Loader, Mr. and Mrs. J. Somervell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bardsweli; Mesdames C. Watts, J. Nasmith, N. McKenzie, R. Russell, M. Anderson, B. Black, M. Bullivant, L. Gartshore, Baty, C. Hands, ana McDonald. Misses F. and R. Anderson, F., M. .■.ad L. Keany, D. Swain, Gooch, J. Sealy, M. O’Grady, Z. Pierey, M. Hayes, I. Somervell, J. Alar tin, j. oimtn, Maynard, u. Golaing, J., Is., and F. Greig, Pagen, li. Moore, F. uightfoot, R. Bean, C. Porter, J. Phillips, J. McDonald. Messrs, j. tinu ii. ivic peod, J. Bailey, D. Brown-BuyLss, p Keany, K. Swain, J. and D. Gooch, K. Nelson, P. Fischbach, N. Stewart, J. Hayes, E. Coppin, T. Maughan, H. Wall, W. Grant, McAneney, B. McGrory, B. Davidson, K. and B. Harrison, B. Crosby, C. Ferguson, J. Donerty, A., 8., and J. Crothers, T. O’Grady, T. Ryan, C. McKenzie, M. Fry, J. Gandell, B. and D. Quinn, Bai, J. Stokes, N. McKenzie, R. anct C. Watts, S. Gooch, L. Angell, T. Christie (Whakatane), A. Rareston, and M. Mollick (Whakatane).

Inauguration Party The social activities of the Eagles Patrol, No. 1, Model Aeroplane Club, were inaugurated last Saturday with a party held at 55 Herbert road, the home of the club captain, Mr. B. Piesse. 'who acted as host to the gathering of members and their friends. Games occupied the greater portion of the evening’s entertainment, and the prizes given to winners of the various competitions provoked much amusement among the guests, who also partook of a delightful supper. Among those present were Misses K. Henderson, S. Carnegie, M. Crawford, M. White, D. Cvaill. J. Davis and M. Green; Messrs. J. Eddy, R. Rhodes, C. Swan, E. Finucane. V. Soderston, M. Bradley. R. Huxtable, D. Green, and B. Piesse. New Zealand W.I. Party in London On the completion of their tour and official visits in Britain, the members of the New Zealand Women's Institutes party gave a luncheon to organisations and persons who had extended hospitality to them. The luncheon, which was a great success, was given at the Thackeray Hotel, London, and, as far as possible, New Zealand foodstuffs were used. Even the cigarettes, supplied through the co-operation of the High Commissioner by Messrs. Godfrey Phillipi. Limited, were specially made for the occasion from New Zealand tobacco and were much appreciated—-so much .so that most of the guests took the packets home as souvenirs. Tire tinned foodstuffs shipped by the Department of Industries and Commerce for Miss Brenda Bell, the leader of the party .gave every satisfaction.

THE DAILY ROUND

i Christening Party On Sunday the infant daughter of [ Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Spence, Hawke’s ! Bay, was christened Bronwvn Elizabeth by Canon A. F. Hall, at Holy Trinity Church. After the ceremony, .Mr. and Mrs. A. Trevor Coleman, the parents of Mrs. Spence, invited a number of relatives to a delightfully informal tea party at their sea side cottage at Wainui Beach. The sitting-room was artistically decorated with mixed flowers, .and a large fire created an atmosphere of comfort. Silver Wedding' Celebration On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. T. Turnbull entertained the members ol' St John's Anglican Ladies’ Guild and several friends in a delightful manner at her homo in Ormond road in celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of her marriage. Mixed flowers were used with artistic of! eel in the decoration of the drawing-room, and a bright fire oflerod a cheery welcome. A delicious afternoon, tea was served informally and the handsome wedding cake was cut by the hostess, who was tendered felicitations. During an interval. Mrs. A. Clare, president of the guild, asked Mrs furnbiui to accept a charming bouquet, and the Rev. K. Liggett, on ■behalf of the members, made a presentation of a crystal, vase. The gifts and good wishes were suitably acknowledged by Mrs Turn-, bull. An amusing competition, arranged by Mrs. R. C. Willis, was won by Mrs. A. L. Steed, and Mrs. Smiler was the winner of a lucky number contest, Mrs. C. H. Ferris gaining second prize. Mrs Turnbull who in her part of hostess was assisted by Mesdames R. C. Willis, Simpson, and Elliott, wore a becoming frock of purplewine crepe accented with touches of white.

Wellington Child in Hollywood

“The New Zealand Moppet!” is Hollywood's name for a Wellington child, Melva Doney, who has gained her entrance into Max Reinhart's “workshop” in Hollywood. She is the only student under the age of 16 years at the “workshop,” where she will come in contact with Freddie Bartholomew and Ronald Sinclair, the Dunedin boy (Ra Ilould), among others. j During a test at the studios for the j leading child role in a wireless test play Melva was c-hosen for the New York cast, but it was decided that she should not leave Hollywood, and she signed a contract with Universal Films. Melva was trained by Miss Helen Gard’ner and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Doney, went to America a short time ago. Her father's death occurred just after she had gained her entrance into Max Reinhart’s school. St. John’s Ladies’ Guild On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. A. Clare presided over a large attendance (if members at the monthly meeting of St. John's Anglican Ladies’ Guild, held in St. John’s Hall, Mangapapa. An apology for absence was received from Canon A. 'F. Hall. Those present included the Rev. K. Liggett and Mrs. Liggett. A presentation of a beautiful crystal bowl was made to Mrs. E. Trowell in recognition of her services to the guild during her lengthy term of office as president by Mr. Liggett, who look the opportunity of eulogising her valuable work for the church during 25 years. Mrs. Trowell replied that the gift would always be a pleasant reminder of her happy association with the guild. Arrangements were made for a caret party to be held in the Parish Hall on July 21 for the benefit cf guild l'tmds. It also was announced that the next meeting would take place on August 8, 'when 'Mrs. L. Steele and the Misses H. and C. Watkins would act as hostesses.

Card Party , The members o' the Mangapapa Guide Hall Committee were responsible for a successful flag five-hun- : died tournament held in the Scout and Guide Hal!, Mangapapa, on Tuesday night. Seven tables were in play and honours were annexed by Mesdames Steele, Murphy, and Johnston and Mr. Carter. The prize for the highest number of flags was secured by I Mrs. Turnbull, and Mrs. Murphy emerged the winner of the travelling envelope competition, another prize being awarded to Miss H. Wacj Kins. The supervision of the tournament was in the capable hands of Mr. Mcivor. At the conclusion of play a delicious home-made supper was served informally. Beauty Demonstration An interesting demonstration and beauty talk on the scientific care of the complexion was conducted by Madame Stella Rubinstein, sister and co-worker of the renowned beauty authority, Helena Rubinstein, in Messrs. Pelties' display room on Tuesday afternoon. The speaker was introduced by Mr. C. V. Harre, on behalf of Messrs. Potties, Limited, and was greeted by a large audience. The process of beauty culture as demonstrated by Madame Rubinstein, in all its subtle detail, is very simple, from the thorough cleansing of the face to the final, touch of perfect grooming. At the conclusion of the demonstration consultations were invited by Madame Rubinstein.