In and Out of Town

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20016, 15 August 1939, Page 13

In and Out of Town

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Mrs. J. de V. W. Blathwayt, Fox street, is a visitor to Wellington.

Miss S. Ormond returned by plane op Saturday from Wellington.

Mr, and Mrs. H. E. Cave returned to “Mangatuna” yesterday after a visit to Auckland.

Mrs. F. W. Nolan, Russell street, returned on Sunday from a visit to Hawke’s Bay and Christchurch.

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Mrs. J. R. Blair and her son Douglas, of Paritu, were guests of Mrs Douglas Blair, “Tulliailan,” on Sol urday.

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hamilton, Upper Stout street, are leaving to-morrow or a visit to Te Puke and Rotorua.

Mr. and Mrs.' C. Raymond, Matawai. were the week-end -guests of Mrs. J C. .N. Thomas, Owen road.

The Misses L. and M. Barker, “Acton,” Hexton, intend leaving tomorrow on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. .L. A. 'McKinnon, Grey street, is staying with Miss M. Hamilton, Upper Stout street.

Mr. and Mrs. Bamfield have left Masterton for Tolaga Bay, where they will take up their residence.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Kenard, Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs. K. C, Everett, Palmerston road. » * » * Mr. and Mrs. I. Stephenson, Stout street, sailed last week from Auckland by the R.M.M.S. Aorangi on a visit to America. • * n • Mrs. O. Twigg left Te Puke on) Saturday to spend l several months with her son, Mr. Paddy Twigg, at Kaharoa station, Tolaga Bay. * * * * Miss E. J. D. Turner, the New Zealand artist, formerly of Palmerston North, is expected to arrive at Wellington on August 26 from. London. » * • * Mrs. George Brown, “EasingwDld," Puha, and Mrs. D. G. Blair entertained Mrs. Douglas Blair, and Mrs. E. H. Havers, as luncheon guests last week. * _ * * * Mrs. A. Gordon Nolan and her daughters, the Misses Joyce and Nancy Nolan, Wairoa, who have been staying at Hotel Cargen, Auckland, since their return from a holiday at Singapore, have returned to their home. » * * * Mrs. Parry, wife df Captain W. E. Parry, commander of H.M.S. Achilles, arrived at Wellington by the Arawa from England, and was the guest of Major and Mrs. R. G. G. Byron at the military secretary's lodge, Government House. She left for Auckland on Sunday.

•Miss Marjorie Monaghan, a daughter of ArChdeacon'and Mrs. Monaghan f.maru, left Wellington toy the Mataroa for England, where she wilt takie a course of training at the College of the Ascension, Selly Oaks, Binningham, toefore proceeding to North China for missibn work. Miss Monaghan is a graduate of Canterbury College.

A Family Reunion On Saturday evening Mrs. A. Hansen was hostess at a delightful buffet tea at her home in Harris street, in celebration of her birthday. The gathering took the form of a family re-union, and felicitations and many charming gifts were tendered the celebrant. Decorations of Iceland poppies created a festive atmosphere, and a cheery fire offered a pleasant contrast to the wintry conditions out of doors. Spring flowers were chosen for the adornment of the tea table, the handsome birthday cake making an effective centre-piece.

Mrs. Hansen was wearing a becoming frock of black cloque printed in a floral design in crimson.

Golden Wedding’

A golden wedding of particular interest, inasmuch as the couple concerned are descendants of pioneer citizens o'f New Zealand, took place on 'Saturday, when Mr. and Mrs. William Toomath, of 'Lower Hutt, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Toomath were married toy the Rev. John Still at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on August 12, 1889, and on their golden wedding day they had with them their bridesmaid, Miss Amy Toomath, now Mrs. A. G. ISmyth, and the best man, Mr. Ernest Gillon, tooth of Wellington. The other bridesmaid, Miss “Tiny” Mason, now Mrs. Riggar, of Te Hana, North Auckland, was unable to toe present.

Christchurch Party

A 5 o’clock party was given in Christchurch last week by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Elworthy, Holme station, Timaru, who were in Christchurch for race week. Assisted by their daughters, Mrs. iH. Sinclair-Thomson, of Timaru, and Mrs. Derrick Gould, and by their sen, 'Mr. J. C. Elworthy, they welcomed many guests, who included friends from ail parts of Canterbury, and also North Island visitors who have travelled south to participate in the gaieties of the week. Among the North Island guests were Mr. and Mrs. Brian Boys, Waipukurau, Mr. and 'Mrs. A. H. Hope, Hawke’s Bay, M. F. Vigeveno and Mr. C. Turrell, Wellington, and Mrs. Eric Loisel, Gisborne.

High Commissioner’s Wife

Entertained

“I do not know of any High Commissioner's wife who 'has done a better job than (Mrs. 'Bill Jordan,” recently declared Colonel E. IT. W. Lascelles, chairman of the New Zealand Group of the Overseas League. Mrs. Jordan, who had recovered from a Revere illness, was entertained toy the group at a sherry party in London. Her husband, the High Commissioner, and her son and daughter, Mr. W. Jordan. jun.,'and Miss Gwen Jordan, were also present. Colonel Lascelles congratulated Mrs. Jordan on her recovery. . “We know that she does not only do her own job." he added, “but she does half of her 'husband’s as well. (Laughter.) That is to say, that no High •mmissloner can do his job at all unless lie has a wife to do half of it.” •Mrs. Jordan was presented with a pray of pink roses and ferns —“a combination representing the Mother Country and New Zealand,” said Colonel Lascelles.-

Returning thanks, Mrs. Jordan said how much she appreciated the many kindnesses shown to Her toy (New Zealanders during her illness. Their consideration, she said, was “just marvellous.” She did not regard her life in London as a “job,” tout as a series of pleasures. She was always delighted to .meet New Zealanders at the many functions.

Basketball Dance The Selvyn Hall was en .fete on Saturday night, when the Poverty Bay Basketball Association held a delightful dance for the entertainment of the visiting players from Napier and Opotiki. The supervision of the floor was efficiently carried out by Mr. Webster, and Mr. Pilkington, piano, and Mr. Gooch, drums, supplied the music, each number being repeatedly encored. Extras were contributed by a visitor, Mr. McDougal, Opotiki, and also by two members of the pianoaccordion band, Messrs. Webster and C. Salmon.

A savoury supper was served in formally.

During an interval, Miss C. Mead, president of the Poverty Bay association, took the opportunity, in extending a warm welcome to the visitors, of thanking them for making the journey to Gisborne. Acknowledgment of Miss Mead’s remark; was made by Mrs. Ndrman Potts president of the Opotiki association.

The committee responsible for the successful organisation of the danc comprised Mesdames Muirhead Brodie, Nbrberg, Stevens and Nelson.

Among those present were MisseA. Forster, M. Blewman, D. Fluty T Woods, R. Winkley, E. Wells, T Hill, B. Stewart, M. Hill, and J Barter, all of Napier: Misses Black J. McGregor, M. Thornton, K. Connor, P. Joblin, L. Baird, T. Thompson, C. Barber and E: Debrecenv. a’ of Opotiki; Misses V. and O. Maseman. J. Martin, 1 Ji Carnegie, G. air' N. Henderson, F. Munro, J. Mui" head, M. Hopps, D. and A. Pilcher. E. Stevens, P. Prosser, E. Priesl lv L. Scott, V. Sexton, R. Krebs, F Armstrong. L. Witty, R. Bignell, N Miller, L. Jamieson, O. Norgrove, P and E. Scholium, T. Stevens, D. Mr Kinley, D, Beere, M. Mclntosh. T Coggrave, A. Pitcher, P. Thompse(Opotiki), J. Twistleton (Mntu). F Hardy, F. Mohan. M. Martin. I. Sorr ervell. J. McErlain. «T. William*"' S. McKay, A. Clark, M. Knox, ar' U. Quinn. • The first gliding club to be started in a South African university has been formed at Stellenbosch. . Thr club at .present has a membership o' 37, all of whom are physical education students.