Gisborne Women’s Club

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20078, 26 October 1939, Page 12

Gisborne Women’s Club

A profusion of roses, Iceland poppies, arum lilies and calendulas transformed the reception room at the Gisborne Women’s Club into a place of beauty on Tuesday afternoon, when the monthly social gathering was held under the happiest of auspices. The function was made a special occasion as it marked the first visit to the club, since her recent severe illness, of the president, Mrs. J. Pvkc. In extending a warm welcome to Mrs. Pyke, the vice-president, Mrs. Tifl'cn, said that she had been very much missed, and that to have her again in their midst was a source of great pleasure to the members.

On behalf of the gardening circle, Mrs. D. McKcague asked Mrs. Pyke to accept a beautiful bouquet of lilv-of-the-valley tied with crimson ribbons. The gift and good wishes were suitably acknowledged by Mrs. Pyke.

The members of the entertainment committee, Mcsdames I. J. Quigley, R. V. Lyndon and N. Hooper, were redcilghtful musical programme. A pianoforte solo, Rachmaninoff’s "Prelude,” contributed by Mrs. Quigley, was greeted with well-merited applause, and two vocal solos, “The Fairy Ring” and “Man in the Moon" were charmingly rendered by Mrs. O. R. Olsen, who later, by special request. was heard to advantage in two further numbers, “The Gleaner's Slumber Song” and “The Elfin Man." The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Quigley.

Regret was expressed at the indisposition of Miss E. Halbert, whose contributions to the programme had been eagerly anticipated. Two diverting competitions, arranged by Mrs. F. R. Hill, who also donated the prizes, were entered into with enthusiasm, honours being annexed by Mrs. O. R. Olsen and Mrs. Alexander.

In thanking all who had assisted in making the afternoon a success, Mrs. Hooper took the opportunity of voicing her delight in Mrs. Pyke’s restoration to health. She also reminded members of the spring flower show, which the club gardening-circle would be holding on Friday, November 3.

A delicious afternoon tea was served informally by members of the committee.

Golf Season Closes

On Tuesday an all-day programme marked the official closing for the 1939 season of the mid-week ladies’ section of the Park Golf Club. The weather was all that could be desired, a cool breeze tempering the bright sunshine, and the course was in excellent order.

The new 18-hole putting green advantageously placed in■front of the club-house, in a setting of gay flower-

bods, proved a tremendous asset and was aiso greatly admired. A sealed handicap medal round engaged the attention of the members in "the morning, honours being annexed by Mrs. A. Hughes, with Mrs. K. Marlev as runner-up.

Driving (nearest the flag), approaching, and putting competitions, held during the afternoon, resulted as under;—Driving.—Mrs. Len Williams; runner-up, Miss M. Gordon. Approach ing.—Miss Ji. Winter; runner-up, Mrs, H. Alley. Tiie putting was kcemy contested, ’airs. F. Wells securing a win from Miss M. Goidon in the third round.

At the conclusion of play the trophies 'won during the day were presented by the ciub captain, Mrs. j-iunken, who congratulated the successful competitors in a happy manner

The opportunity also was taken of asking ine president, Mrs. W. A. Hail, to accept, on behalf of the members, a charming bouquet. In acknowledging the gift, Mrs. Hall paid a tribute to Miss E. Winter, who, as managing match secretary, had been untiring in her efforts throughout the season.

Both luncheon mid afternoon tea were served in tiie club-house at tables beautified with shaded ixias and marigolds. The lounge also was decorated for tie occasion w>th bowis of artistically arranged arum lilies.

The competitions were efficiently supervised by Messrs. T. W. Bayliss and T. Robinson, assisted by Messrs. F. Wells, A, Brace, Wellington, and J. Simpson. The trophies for the competitions were donated by Mesdames E. Wells and A. Clark, and Mrs. T. Robinson, lo whom the thanks of the committee are due.

Among those present were Mesdames W. A. Hall, H. Lunken, P. Robertson, A. Clark, L. Williams, F. Wells, E. Woodrow. P. Tureia, W. Halbert, J. ,Johnstone, F. Swainson, K. Marley, A. Hughes, D. E. Brown, A Vickers, T. W. Bayliss, W. D. Miehie, W. Forbes, H. Alley, E Somervell, and Pi. Reynolds; Misses M. Gordon. E. Winter, M. Popple and E. McGhee. Enjoyable Labour Party Ball Charming decorations formed a fitting setting for the second annual ball held by the Gisborne branch of the Labour Representative Committee in the City Hall on Monday night.

The credit for the success of the function was due to the efficiency of the secretary, Mrs. Tucker, and a committee comprising Messrs. Hall, chairman. Mason, Fleming, MacDonald, Menzies, Houlahan. Powell, McCallum, Tucker, Goodall, Muirhead, Morse, and Mesdames Walworth, MacDonald, Wise, Hansen and Bug'den, who had overlooked no detail in thepreparations for the ofccasion.

The supervision of the floor was in the capable hands of Messrs. Goodall, Houlahan. Menzies and MacDonald,, and Mrs. W. Thomson’s orchestra was responsible for the music, extras being supplied by Mr. Vagg’s orchestra.

In the ballroom a canopy of green and gold streamers fluttered overhead, and matching shades enclosed the lights, while clusters of flags, supported by shields bearing the emblems of the British Empire, adorned the wall-spaces.

The decorative noie was repeated on the stage, which was further enhanced with pot plants, and had ns a background a black and while sketch of the Prime Minister, the 111. Hon. M. J. Savage.

A delectable supper was served upstairs beneath a canopy of streamers, interspersed with quaint Chinese lanterns. The table decorations were artistically carried out with mixed flowers, blue irises. Iceland poppies and Argentine pea, intermingled with delicate greenery, providing a delightful colour scheme.

Among those noticed were Mrs. Fleming, wearing a frock of black georgette and lace; Miss M. Dillon, a black satin skirt with a white tunic; Mrs. Underwood, tabac brown floral crepe; Mrs. K. Tucker, a frock of japonica red satin and a floral coatee: Mrs. Lunken, a black satin skirt and a floral tunic; Mrs, Hope, flame satin; Mrs. L, Williams, black and pink floral cloque; Mrs. A. Williams, floral crepe; Mrs. Millichip, scarlet cloque printed in a floral design; Mrs.. Finucane, a frock of ivory printed taffetas, with a black velvet coatee: Mrs. D. Rogers, black cire satin with pink accents; Mrs. E. Morris, Dresden pink sheer pin-spotted in black; Mrs. W. Hadwen, a black coatee worn with a frock of matching taffetas; Mrs. R. Attwood, rose-coloured self-patterned faille; Mrs. F. Dominey, frock of white selfpatterned taffetas worn with a coatee of white fur; Mrs. Dominey, willow green taffetas’; Mrs. Ellis, ivory floral taffetas; Mrs. Sawyer, pastel green embossed crepe with silver accents. Mrs. S. Hope wore a frock of black self-patterned faille with a floral coatee; Mrs. Arthur, frock of black embossed taffetas and matching coatee; Mrs. Good, dahlia red selfpatterned. faille; Mrs. Harris, ivory self-patterned faille and coatee of fuchsia taffetas; Mrs. Menzies, a frock of printed cloque, With a black satin coatee; Mrs. Robinson, frock of magnolia floral Liberty lawn; Mrs. J. Elliott, white moire taffetas and a fur cape: Mrs. D. McKinley, frock of dresden blue faille and coatee of white fur; Mrs. McCallum, a frock of black velvet, with a coatee to tone.

Miss Fleming was wearing a frock of flame coloured cloque; Miss James, pastel-blue crepe; Miss Knox, white satin patterned in gold; Miss Bray, frock of heliotrope taffetas; Miss Hollamby, heliotrope multi-striped taffetas; Miss E. Young, frock of amethyst velvet girdled with silver; Miss Pritchard, wineberry taffetas; Miss J. Mclntosh, Wedge wood blue embossed velvet; Miss W. Cavain, frock of silver lame and a white coatee; Miss G. Cavain, a multicoloured lame frock worn with a velvet cape: Miss J. Muirhead, pastelpink taffetas, with a white coatee; Miss F. McDonald, white taffetas threaded wit'll gold; Miss L. Shaw, Marina green cloque and black coatee; Miss Fenton, emerald green taffetas; Miss Z. Carter, emerald green crepe; Miss

M. Niven (Tokomaru Bay), hyacinth blue taffetas; Miss E. Harries, silver Juliet cap worn with a lacquer red velvet frock; Miss P. Wilkins (Tokomaru Bay), ivory Liberty lawn mounted on palest green taffetas; Miss E. Ryan, white seTl-patterned faille.

Miss N. Byrne chose a frock of hyacinth blue lace; Miss L, Dodd, fuchsia taffetas; Miss J. Trengrove, white taffetas accented with touches of lacquer red; Miss C. Edwards, frock of white embossed cloque; Miss M. Bean, black taffetas; Miss B. Billings, pastel-blue sheer striped in scarlet, worn with a scarlet coatee; Miss B. Mclntosh, Dresden blue taffetas; Miss M. Barclay (Wairoa), japonica red self-pat-terned taffetas; Miss .Hudson, pastelblue self-patterned faille, and white coatee; Miss J. McErlain, mauve shot taffetas and coatee of matching tulle; Miss I. Stevens, diamante-studded emerald green net mounted on matching satin: Miss L. Whinray, white floral faille with a petunia coatee; Miss L. Hennali, Dresden blue taffetas and coatee of the same material; Miss A. Dobbie, white net mounted on matching taffetas, with a coatee of scarlet velvet; Miss Cooze, amethyst satin; Miss M. Cleaver, multi-coloured chevron striped sheer; Miss I. Cleaver, pastel-blue faille patterned in silver; Miss T. Young, Dresden blue crepe.

Miss P. Fitzgerald was frockc l in amethyst satin; Miss T. Reid, a black velvet skirt with a matching tunic of net encrusted with silver; Miss J. Bloxham, frock of pastel blue embossed cloque; Miss Moss, Dresden blue laille with petunia trimmings; Miss Robinson, frock of lilac sheer, and fur coatee; Miss T. Brown, dahlia red satin frock with green trimmings; Miss M. Howchow, white georgette; Miss J. Martin, frock of parchment floral faille and a coatee of the same material; Miss J. Harvey, frock of coral pink sheer; Miss D. Cameron, black taffetas and matching velvet cape; Miss S. McKay, heliotrope self-patterned faille; Miss M. McKay, frock of white georgette; Miss W. Forbes, black cloque accented with touches of white; Miss Callaghan, pastel-green self-pat-terned faille; Miss McEwen, frock of black faille worn with a fur coatee.

Miss G. Rowland’s frock was of rose satin; Miss Darness, petunia taffetas; Miss J. Kennedy, emerald green moire taffetas: Miss N. Boniface, frock of Dresden pink satin; Miss B. Boniface, willow green taffetas; Miss Calcott, cerulean blue organdie; Miss R. Cox, a frock of heliotrope sheer belted with mauve. velvet, and a fur cape; Miss I. Richardson, black taffetas relieved with touches of emerald green; Miss H. Henrikson, a frock of black ring velvet accented with embroidery in autumn tonings; Miss M. Morrow, hyacinth blue taffetas appliqued at the hemline with cerise; Miss P. Morrow, frock of cerulean blue satin and matching lace; Miss J. Maxwell, pastel-green cloque; Miss E. Smith (Wairoa), cyclamen taffetas; Miss E. Malone, petunia taffetas, with silver accents; Miss E. Lannane, frock of multi-coloured striped taffetas.