In and Out of Town

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20046, 19 September 1939, Page 12

In and Out of Town

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Mrs. A. E. Garth, Russell street, is paying a short visit to Auckland. Mis? Helen Steele. Tahunga. has returned from a visit to Wellington. Wanganui and Marton. * * * * Miss K. SherrifT, I-lurahura road returned on Friday from a visit to South Westland. * * * « Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Scott, Christchurch. are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Svvinnerton. Richardson's avenue. * « * * Mrs. Kruse, Hawke’s Bay, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. Sherriff, Hurahura road, is staying with Mrs. 11. Kenway, Harris street • * * * Mrs. C. Cradock, Little River, Canterbury, who is paying a round of visits in Poverty Bay, is the guest of Miss A. L Rees * * * * Madame Stella Rubinstein, who visited Gisborne some weeks ago, plans to leave shortly for America, and from there hopes to travel by a neutral ship to France, where, as she can speak Jive languages fluently, she will offer her services as an interpreter. * * •» Mrs. C. D. Armstrong recently entertained several friends at a delightful informal tea party at her home in Iranui road. Beautiful peach blossom and japonica were artistically combined in the decoration of the draw-ing-room. creating at atmosphere of spring. The hostess looked smart in a frock of black wool georgette with blue jand white accents.

Mrs, V. Barker, “Ulverstonc,” who has. been staying with her sister, Mrs. W. Pittar, Remuera, Auckland, returned to Gisborne to-day. Miss M. I. Lambic, director of the division of nursing. Health Department, is expected in Gisborne next week. * * * * ' Dr. Nina Muir, who has been attending a post-graduate course in Melbourne, is returning to Gisborne ihis afternoon.

Mrs. W. J. Mclldowie, Totangi, Ngatapa, is spending a few days this week with her mother, Mrs. W. H. Smith, Clifford street,

Mrs. If. C. Gregory (Cecily Tabor Gregory)' has left Napier for Blenheim, where she will produce “Rio Rita" for the Marlborough Amateur Operatic Society.

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sherriff, whose marriage took place in Christchurch or. Saturday afternoon, arrived at Gisborne last night and are the guests of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sherrill, Lyell road.

Miss I. Sharpies, M.R.A.D., London, lias returned from Hawke’s Bay, where she took a special course of training in tap and stage dancing from Miss Zeila Raze, the visiting English examiner and teacher.

On Saturday night, the Poho-o-Rawiri Hall was the scene of a bright and cheery dance organised to further the candidature of Miss Tureia, the Maori representative in the centennial queen carnival campaign. The programme went well to music supplied by the Bing Boys’ Orchestra, the keen atmosphere being an added stimulus to dancing. Delightful extras were contributed by Miss Babhington, Tikitiki.