WOMEN'S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20044, 16 September 1939, Page 12

WOMEN'S WORLD

Bridge Evening A bridge and monopoly evening was held at the home of Mrs. H. Salmon, Clifford street, on the occasion of the joint birthdays of Misses F. Quigley and E. Stevens and of Mr. i-I. Salmon. Bulbs and Iceland poppies decorated both the sitting and drawing-rooms,, and a handsome birthday cake occupied an important part on the supper table. Mr. M. Evans was included in the toast to the guests of honour, as his birthday fell on the previous day.. Ormond Gardening Circle Mrs. Greig presided over the monthly meeting of the Ormond Gardening Circle, at which it was agreed to postpone indefinitely the flower show which was to have been held next month. An invitation was received from the vtakarnka ' Gardening Circle to a dower display to be held early next month. The competitions resulted: —Vase of bulbs. —MiSs Jennings, 1; Mrs. Love-Li-k, 2. Vase of flowers.—Mrs. Cummiiig, 1: Mrs. Lovelock, 2. CabbageMiss Lovelock, 1; Mrs. Sherrif, 2. Successful Card Party The pavilion at the Gisborne Bowling Club presented an animated scene on Thursday night, when a successful flag five-hundred party was held by the committee sponsoring the candidature of Miss N. Henderson, the combined sports representative in the centennial queen carnival campaign. Eleven tables were requisitioned, and honours were annexed by Mesdames Nasmith, Norberg and Henderson. The prizes for the highest number of flags were secured by Miss M. Richardson and Mr. D. McKenzie, and other awards were made to Miss A. Pitcher and Mr. J. Booth. Supper was served informally. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.,Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzmaurice, Mr. and Mrs. Zaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Hennah, Mr. and Mrs. Masemann, Mr. and Mrs. Norberg, Mr. and Mrs. Necnan; Mesdames Henderson, Kane, Nasmith, Moncrieff, D. MeKeague, Alexander, Harris, Davis (Auckland), Patterson, McKenzie, Price, Jones; Misses N. Henderson, Richardson, Gordon, Middleton, Scott, Pitcher, Masemann; Messrs. P. Hamilton, Gilmer, Farnie and McKenzie. A Twenty-first Birthday Dance . Miss Enid Stevens, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Stevens, Stout street, was honoured at a dance held in Le Grand Cafe last Saturday on the occasion of her coming-of-age. The birthday cake which adorned the table was the gift of Miss F. Quigley. The guest of honour received.the gift of a wristlet watch from her parents. Miss Stevens was frocked in deep cream with an embossed sheen cut on Victorian lines and trimmed with velvet flowers at the neck, while she carried a posy to tone. The flowers in botli rooms were the gift of Mr. G. T. Maunder, and included a fine array of daffodils. Mrs. L. Stevens welcomed he: guests in a gown of rust and gold. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. H. Salmon, Mr. and Mrs. T. McMurray, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bilham; Mesdames Bayley and T. Crosby. Misses M. Waite, M. Watt, M. Harrison, M. Crosby, T. Stevens, J. Muirhead, J. Dow, V. Harper, J.McGougan, Whitfield, E. Aitken, L. McKay, G. Garley, F. Quigley, M. Emmerson, B. Salmon, A. and M. Metcalfe, D. Taylor, D. Black, S. Carnegie, E. Lightfoot, F. Johnson, and V. McCarthy.

Messrs. E. Martin. T. Crosby, B. Bell, D. Corstorphine, B. Terry, B. Balfour . (Wairoa),. G. Maunder, B. Holmes, W. Hopkinson, C. Ward, J. Thorburn, F. Phillips, I. Olliver, FI. Harrison, T. Blair, L. Ferris, A. Webster, B. Stevens, T. Birchnall, H. Patterson, J. Niven, H. Hutchins, and C. Webster.

Music for the dancing was played by Mr. Archie Pilkington.

Lady Hewart in Dominion

Paying a more or less surprise visit to New Zealand is Lady Flewart,. wife of the Lord Chief Justice of England. .Lady Hewart left Wellington on Wednesday afternoon for Wanganui, her home town, to visit relatives. Her husband did not come on to New Zealand, but is visiting South Africa. Lady Hewart, who was formerly Miss Jean Stewart, of Wanganui, was married to Lord Hewart on December 29, 1934. At the time of the announeemen of the wedding, which came as a great, surprise, it was stated

that Miss Stewart had nursed Lord Hewart through a serious illness, but Lord Hewart said: “She certainly never nursed me in any illness, because I have not been ill recently, except in newspaper'rumours, and according to people who want my job.” The marriage was a simple ceremony with the villagers forming the majority of the congregation. At the time of her marriage Lady Hewart was living at Elstrec.

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Gardening Circle’s Successful .Flower Display.

Lovers of beamy spent a pleasanl lime yesterday aiternoon at the spring bower display conducted by tne poverty Bay Gardening Circle in Messrs. Pexties’ salon for the benefit of the Women’s Rest Room fund. Tne function was opened by the Deputy Mayor, Mr. J. H. Hall, wno apologised tor the absence ot the Mayor, Mr. D, W. Coieman, M.P.

in complimenting the promoters oil tne success acmeved, Mr. Han stressed tne necessity oi carrying on in a normal manner during tne nanonat emergency ana thus creating an atmospnere ox mental and pnysicai value.

In acknowledging Mr. Hall’s remarks, tne presiaenc, Mrs. H. it. Kenaon, on benait oi the memDers, manked tne juages, the donors ot the very nanasome trophies, and Messrs. Betties, Limned, tor the use of their premises, and all who by their support had contributed to the success m the display. Favoured with ideal weather, tire attendance was very good, and the financial result is expected to be

n.gmy satisfactory. Much of the credit for the success achieved undoubtedly was due to the efforts of the secretary, Mrs. L. F. Williams, who had the greatly- appreciated assistance of Mr. R. A. Uaramer.

The enthusiastic and hard-working committee comprised iviesaames H. R. Rendon, £. Woodrow, Cave, S. Clare, S. G. Crone, Dodge, J. Jenkinson, G. vVhitty, J. Johnstone, Mclntyre, W. M. Jenkins, W. Neal, Oiliver, A. K. Smith, E’. E. Ormiscon, C. Adair, D. McKeague, Brown, and R. A. Berge. Record entries were received and the judges commented on the exceptionally high standard of the exhibits. Tne spacious salon, so admirably adapted to such an occasion, presented a perfect riot of colour, the effective staging permitting visitors a eumprenensive view ol tne attractive wnoie ana enabling eacn section to oe examined at ciose range. An advantageously pmced stall iinuer the direction ot. Mrs.’ W. Netn offered lor saie a weann ot bowers, .nt.se uiicung reaay purenasers.

Mesuanies T). Mciveague, L. Meredith, C. G. Crone, C. Tatters field, R. Kemp and Miss Colborne served a delicious afternoon tea, at small flower-decked tables, in an adjoining room.

Much artistry was shown in the decorative section, and the judges, Mrs. Roland Graham and Miss C. Watkins, had difficulty in making the awards. The prize list, with the number of entries in parentheses, is as under:— POT PLANTS (Judge: Mr. Calcott.) Spring bulbs grown indoors (3): Mrs. F. E. Ormiston, 1 and 3. CUT FLOWERS Other than Narcissi. (Judge: Mr. Calcott.) Six varieties ot otnaour-grown cut flowers (9): Mrs. E. Woodrow, 1; Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 2; Mrs. K. ivi. Brown, a. Six varieties of outcloor-grown flowers, open to gardening circles only t2): Poverty Bay Gardening Circle, 1; Patutahi. Gardening Circle, 2. Anemones, single (4): Mrs. R. Hepburn, 1; Mrs. C. Adair, 2. Anemones, double (2): Mrs. R. Hepburn, 1; Mrs. C. Adair, 2. Ranunculi (4): Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 1; Mrs. E. R. Renner, 2; Mrs. R. A. Birge, 3. Hyacinths, three colours (8): Mrs. D’A. Blackburn, 1 and 3; Mrs. S. Wade, 2. Freesias, white (6): Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 1; Mrs. Holmes, 2. Freesias, Burtonii (3): Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 1; Mrs. K. M. Brown, 2; Mrs. J. Atkins, 3. Freesias, ■ hybrid (4): Mrs. J. Atkins, 1; Mrs. J. Johnstone, 2. Pansies (3): Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 1 and 2; Mrs. K. M. Brown, 3. Violas (3): Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 1. Violets (6): Mrs. R. Hepburn, 1; Mrs. J. G. Howard, 2; Mrs. S. Clare, 3. Poly-

anthus primrose (5): Mrs. J. S. Buckland, 1: Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 2: Mrs. F. Smith, 3. Primroses, including polyanthus (6): Mrs. C. A. Sherriff, 1; Mrs. J. G. Howard, 2. Iceland poppies, giant (8): Mrs. J. W. Bell. 1; Mrs. Jolly, 2; Mrs. D’A. Blackburn, 3. Iceland poppies, other than giant (6): Mrs. C. Adair, 1; Mrs. K. M. Brown, 2, Nemesia (5): Mrs. B. IF. Dodge, 1; Mrs. J. W. Bell, 2; Mrs. 'D’A. Blackburn, 3. Stocks (3): Mrs H. R. Kendon, 2. Sweet peas (1): Mrs, J. Atkins, 1. Calendulas (4): Mrs. E. Mclntyre, 1. Wallflowers (6): Mrs. E. Soloman, 1; Mrs. F. G. Howard, 2; Mrs. R. Hepburn, H. Antirrhinums (1): Mrs. J. Johnstone, 2. Primula Nalacoides (5): Mrs. K. M. Brown, 1; Mrs. C. G. Crone, 2. Cyclamen (4): Mrs. H. Holmes. 1; Mrs. F. Smith, 2; Mrs. L. A. Collett, 3. Cut shrubs or tree flowers (4): Mrs. E. R. Renner, 1; Mrs. W. R. B. Willock, 2; Mrs. R. Hepburn, 3. Rare or new flowers (5): Mrs. J. S. Buckland, 1; Mrs. H. R. Kendon, 2; Miss N. Pyke, 3. Any other flower not mentioned in schedule (9): Mrs. R. Hepburn, 1; Mrs. C. Adair, 2. CHILDREN’S CLASSES Vase of flowers, grown either at home or at school (2): June Ellmers, 1; Shirley Humphrey, 2. Native foliage (4): Janet Mclntyre, 1; David Poswillo, 2; G. Poswillo, 3. DECORATIVE Junior Section (Judges: Mrs. R. Graham and Miss C. Watkins.) Bowl of flowers, any foliage (4): Janet Mclntyre, 1: Beryl James, 2. Best arrangement of flower heads on Gin. plate (6): Janet Mclntyre, 1; Glenys Poswillo, 2; Beryl James, 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole (8): Shirley Rawson, 1; David Poswillo, 2; Shirley Humphrey, 3. Senior Section Small bowl suitable for luncheon able (14): Mrs. S. Clare, 1; Mrs. J. Atkins, 2; Mrs. M. C. Neal, 3. Bowl of polyanthus and primroses (2): Mrs. ). Jenk.nson, 1 and 2. Bowl of emones (5): Mrs. Frank Barker, i : ii’s. E. Mcin'yre, 2; Mrs. J. Jenkinsen, 3. Jug of Iceland poppies for nell’ (6): Mrs. Frank Barker, 1; Mrs. j. Jenkinson, 2; Mrs. K. M. Brown, 3. fug or jar of spring flowers (12): Mrs. Frank Barker, 1; Mrs. A. M. Poswillo, 2: Mrs. J. S. Buckland, 3. Posy ring (9): Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 1; Mrs. A. M. Poswillo, 2; Mrs. E. Mclntyre, 3. Shoulder spray (9): Mrs. M. C. Neal, 1; Mrs. J. Jenkinson, 2 and 3. NARCISSI (Judge: Mr. G. T. Maunder.) Twelve distinct varieties (5): Mrs. . Jenkinson, 1; Mrs. F. Patrick. 2. ' jix distinct varieties (5): Mrs. F. A. vfcFadyen, 1 ; Mrs. L. Evans, 2. Three distinct varieties (G): Mrs. F. A. cFadyen, 1; Mrs. C. Adair, 2. Three distinct varieties, trumpets (4): Mrs. I l '. A. McFayden, 1; Mrs. D. G. Roberton, 2. One trumpet, yellow (5): Mrs. F. G. Howard, 1; Mrs. D. G. Robertson, 2. One trumpet, white or bi-colour (4): Mrs. F. G. Howard, 1; Mrs. J. Jenkini son, 2. One double (1): Mrs. D. G. Robertson, 1.

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THE DAILY ROUND

Visitors Entertained Informality marked the party given by Mrs. D. McKeague at her riverside home on Wednesday night for her guests, the Misses Joy and Betty Sharp, who have returned now to their home in Wairoa. The drawing-room was gay with spring flowers, Iceland poppies predominating in the artistic decorative scheme. Diverting games were entered into with enthusiasm, and two competitions provided entertainment in varied the winners, Misses B. Sharp and M. Sloane, each being suitably rewarded. A delicious supper was served informally. The hostess was wearing an elegant frock of black lace, accented with a corsage spray of deep cream flowers. Miss J. Sharp looked smart in mauve georgette, and Miss B. Sharp wore a becoming frock of pastel-blue handembroidered silk finished with a shoulder spray of pink flowers. National Council of Women On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. W. E. Goffe presided over a fair attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch c the National Council of Women, he. in the Gisborne Women’s Ciub. Corresp’ondence from Miss Tre-. Dominion president, and Miss Coope: Dominion secretary, about the postponement of the conference scheduled for this month was considered. An extract from the International Bulletin was read by Mrs. I. J. Quigley, and an article dealing with the work being carried out in Switzerland, Sweden, France, and Belgium in dealing with the refugee problem, was presented by the president and later discussed. An interesting description of a trip to the Victoria Falls, by a member of the young contingent of the Victoria League, was read and much enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served at the close of the meeting. The heat cf a hot iron will separate stamps that are stuck together. Press through a piece of thin paper. Drying silk stockings will be hastened' if, after they are washed, they are stuffed with tissue-paper. Much of the wetness will thus be absorbed before they arc hung up to dry.