WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20006, 3 August 1939, Page 12

WOMEN’S WORLD

Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club An L.G.U. medal round figured on the programme for the members of the Poverty Bay Ladies’ Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon. In the A division honours were annexed by Miss M. Foster, 92—16 —76, and Mrs. Phillpotts, 109 —35—74, emerged the winner in the B division. The match for unqualified players, held on Tuesday morning, was won by Mrs. P. Pittar. As a bitter wind and heavy showers made playing conditions very difficult, it was decided to hold the trophies donated for the match for competition under more favourable circumstances. The winners of the tankard competition for July were:—A Division- —Miss E. Hagarty. B Division—Mrs. A. Jensen. Tolaga Bay Coming-of-Age Party The Reynolds Hall, Tolaga Bay, was the scene of a very happy gathering when Mr. and Mrs. R. Craill gave a delightful party to celebrate the coming-of-age of their elder son, David (Tim). Damping occupied the earlier part of the evening, and the guests then adjourned to the supper-room, where a delicious supper was served from tables prettily decorated in shades of pink, green and lemon. Pride of place was given to a large square birthday ••cake, decorated in pink and white. Several toasts were honoured, Mr. N. B. Smith being toastmaster. “The Guest of Honour” was proposed by Mr. Smith, who presented Mr. David Craill with a large gold key. Mr. Craill suitably replied. Community singing led by Mr. H. Bradley was thoroughly enjoyed, after which Mr. Craill cut the cake. Mr. O. G. James proposed the health of the host and hostess. Mr. M. Lockwood then contributed two songs, after which Mr. R. Craill replied to the 1:1st cf -host and hostess, at the same time proposing the health of Mr. and Mrs. S. Jolley, aunt and uncle of the guest of honour-, who that day were celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding. Mr. Jolley replied. Mr. C. Jolley,gave an exhibition of the sword dance. Many Useful Gifts . The guest of honour was the recipient of many useful gifts. Music was contributed by Misses B. Colebrook, L. Lougher and J. Thornton, Messrs. T. Lockwood, G. Holder, C. Taylor, and A. and R. Craill. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ellis (Gisborne), Mr. and Mrs. A. Craill (Patutahi), Mr. and Mrs. H. Craill (Patutahi), Mr. and Mrs. E. Craill (Patutahi), Mr. and Mrs. D. Craill (Te Karaka). Mr. and Mrs. J. Hogan (Gisborne). Mr. and Mrs. R. Craill (Gisborne), Mr. and Mrs. A. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. E. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mitchell, and Shirley; Mr. and Mrs. C. Jolley, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. James. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. G Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Morsehead, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stretch, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs A. Norris, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. A. Warburton, Mr. and Mrs. M Lockwood; Mrs. Askenbecfil Misses D. Young (Gisborne), J. and T. Craill (Te Karaka), J. Graham (Oral di. 1). ithe- iWI- ikat-.no), T, Lougher (Gisborne), L. Fletcher, M. Binnic. K. Mufianev. P. Tlu">-\ R j Cranswick. E. Smith, D. Rennie, S Martin, B. Weeks, O. Lincoln, T. Nelson, M. Lockwood, D. Dunlop, J. Bartram, J. Thornton, E. Prebblc, J. McNamara, W. Simpson, E. McNamara, J. Mclntosh, B. Colebrook, and K. Mclntosh. Messrs. ,T. Rennie. G. Garrett, H. Mir'in. R. McNeil. W. Holmes. N McNeil. E. Holmes, O. James, N Ensnr. I. James, G. Mclntosh. C. Hale. A. Callaghan, J. Kenchc (Gisborne), T. Craill, T. Temm, I. Craill, P. Sayers, A. McCall, C. Nelson, P. Sheather, C. Taylor. K. Taylor, R. Russell, T. Lockwood, J. Arthur (Gisborne), S. Sharpe, L. Mullaney, S. Thornton, G. Holder, and F. Calcott.

Speaking of fashions, Marjorie, rm wondering what 1 will have for my new season’s outfit." Well, Helen, I was in the 'Hat Box’ at Gladstone Road, yesterday and 1 selected a very smart I rock in the new- splash-print design, styled on the latest American lines. J also chose a, most becoming hat of the very new doll type that matched exactly. The frock, Helen, gives that silhouette effect of which we have read in the latest fashion notes. So. Helen, when you are buying a hat, coat or frock, see tin* selection at the 'Hat Box first.” "I certainly will, Marjorie, because I’ve always found that the ‘Hat Box' is always a step ahead.”*

* Daily Round

Birthday Party On Monday evening, Mrs. W. Goodyear invited a number of children to a delightful party at her home in Stout street, in celebration of the eighth birthday of her daughter, Margaret. Nothing could have been more unpleasant than the weather, but indoors all was gaiety, decorations of golden jonquils and coloured streamers forming an effective setting for the small guests. Games, a treasure hunt, and community singing provided amusement in variety, and the fun reached its height with the distribution of balloons and quaint favours. A wonderful party tea was served in the dining-room at a table adorned with spring bulbs artistically arranged round a handsome birthday cake ornamented with eight candles. The hostess was wearing a smart frock of glade green Angora, and her small daughter looked attractive in a frock of pale green celanese trimmed with rosebuds at the neckline. Mrs. Whitby, Ruatoria, a house guest, was gracefully frocked in brown and red printed cloque. Those present included Miss B. Carr; June Cunningham, Judith Oakden, Dale Simpson, Eileen Taylor. Ruth Johns; Peter Goodyear, Dempster Carr, Richard Oakden. Ray Taylor. and John Salmon. Plain ancl Fancy Dress Ball The spirit of youth was a dominant factor in the success of the annual Catholic plain and fancy dress masquerade ball, held in the City Hall on Monday night. The weather, unfortunately, was particularly unkind, but the scene in the ballroom was one of gaiety, tire pretty frocks and quaint fancy costumes worn by the dancers forming a 'brightly-coloured picture against a background of golden wattle ana green and gold streamers. The supervision of the floor was efficiently carried out by Mr. FI. E Gardner, and Mrs. Thomson’s orchestra supplied the music, extras being contributed (by Mrs. Cleaiy. A delectable supper was served a' tables beautified with spring flowers. Hard Task for Judges Much ingenuity, both in design anc execution, was displayed in the costuming, and the judges, Mesdames v> A. Bowie and J. Bray, were faced wib a difficult task in making the following awards:— Fancy Dress.—Lady: Miss M. Martin (Naughty Marietta). Gentleman. Mr. F. Michie (Mexican). Most Original.—Lady: Miss H. McKnight (scarecrow). Gentleman: Mr. F. Gardner (skeleton). Group.—Misses B. Walker, N. Neal, P. Parker and E. Grec-n. (Fourth Form at St. Percy's). Special prizes were presented to Miss A. Maynard nnd v Mr. T. Mnughan (chain gang), and to Miss B. Brooker and partner (Tarzan and his mate). Mrs. W. Neal acted as hostess, weaving a smart frock of apple green faille, and a white velvet coatee. Mrs. Bowie wore an elegant frock of winoberry triple georgette with a malchin." coatee appliqued in gold kid, and Mrs. Bray was gracefully frocked in black cloquc. Excellent Arrangements The excellent supper arrangements were in the capable hands of a ladies’ committee, comprising Mesdames Chambers, FI. B. Gardner, French, Rigney, Perston, Murphy, Cleary, Malcon, Shone, Scholium, McCarthy, Sutton. Carr, Martin, Lancgan, Small, ,:i-irl (McDonald, and (Miss 'M. Murphy. The committee responsible for the successful organisation of the function included Misses B. Walker and B. Sheridan and Messrs. C. London. P. Sceals, R. Gardner, FI. Alley, E. Maloney, Butcher, C. McCarthy, J

Shone, D. Quinn, and W. Winstanley, secretary. Some of the dancers were; —Miss 1. Choveaux (Alfalfa ancl the rest of the gang). Miss L. Chambers (Gold Top). Miss C. McKnight (bathing beauty), Miss E. Doyle (Gipsy), Miss M. Malcon (Gipsy), Miss J. Barry, frock of white net over taffetas; Miss O. Norberg (Gipsy). Miss M. Hepburn, Dresden blue taffetas; Miss P. McNeal, cerise taffetas; Miss U. Quinn, powder blue panne velvet; Miss M. Murphy, froc of hyacinth blue satin; Miss P. French, blue cloque; Miss M. Sexton, wineberry satin: Miss I. Somerville, black net; Miss V. Sexton, floral taffetas; Miss M. Ford, green taffetas: Miss M. Shone, black skirt and floral cocktail jumper. Sky-Feathers A cloud of salmon-red that hung at dawn Like Australis across the ranges west; It grew intense one vivid hour To herald an unknown guest. The sun arose Tairawhiti way And the cloud turned leaden-gray Above the blue-white ranges Beyond the wind-swept bay. Then gently, softly came the cloud And veiled the hills from sight, As feathery flake? fell drifting down Till all around grew white. It dropped and covered roof and tree, Hedge, path and lawn and road — First fall in seventy-eight long years, since Snow came to make abode. —Mary Ellen Ramsay Blair. Mothers’ Union ’ The monthly meeting of the Holy Trinity branch of the Mothers’ Unio; was held in the Parish Hall, Derby street, on Tuesday afternoon, following a short service in the church conducted by Canon A. F. Hall. Prior to the commencement of business the president, Mrs. A. F. Hall, extended a welcome to a visitor, Mrs. Whhby, Ru’atoria. The president introduced the speaker for the afternoon, Miss B. M. Beatty, Anglican Sunday School organiser, who gave an address on religions instruction for the child. A warm vote of thanks to the speaker for her interesting and helpful talk was (proposed by Mrs. C. E. Robinson, the motion being carried by acclamation. In commenting on the success ol the birthday party held last month in celebration of the twenty-ninth anniversary of the inception of the local branch of the union, Mrs. W. E. Gofi’o proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Ilall and her willing band of helpers for a very happy afternoon. At the close of the meeting afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Walworth and Sellman.

Fellowship of Marriage Group 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. Mrs. D. G. Dyer presided over a good attendance of members. It was decided to arrange a special meeting at “The Vicarage” on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15, when a full attendance of members is requested, as Miss B. M. Beatty, Anglican Sunday School organiser, has consented to address the gathering. An interesting talk on her visit t< England was given by Mrs. H. D Humphrey, who, in the course of her remarks, touched on the September crisis, the pageantry of the Trooping of the Colour, a visit to Oxford University, the beauty of ’the pu-blic gardens, and the hospitality extended to her through the Victoria League. A warm 'vote of thanks was passed to the speaker, on the motion or bn. Morrison. The hostesses were Mesdames F. Roberts. W. D. Moriey and A. L. Morrison. Tennis Too Slimming While most lawn tennis stars do aIJ they can to remove unwanted ounces, Miss Kay Summers wonders how to gain a few pounds, states a London writer. She weighs only Bst. 2oz. She should weigh at least 9st. “I do everything I can to put on a few pounds,” she said. “But just over Bst. seems to be my fighting weight. I certainly feel very fit.” Kay’s get-fot diet includes plenty of fruit, at least one big salad a day, with plenty of mayonnaise, vegetables, meat, all the good, wholesome foods, and no fads. And by way of extra nourishment her mother insists that she drinks stout. But she is always so busy that she has no time to put on those wishedfor pounds. As well as her daily tennis practice at Wimbledon she is helping to arrange charity tournaments, doing all the work of organising and collecting players. She arranged one in Wiltshire, at a friend’s country house, in between knocking up with her friends in practice matches and lessons with Dan Masked. In her spare time she swims, rides, plays golf, attends luncheons and watches other people play games. But she is very firm about one thing. She refuses to indulge in late nights. For the last two months she has kept to a strict early-to-bed rule.