WOMEN’S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20096, 16 November 1939, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Card Party

The final of a series of .successful card parties organised by the members of the Mangapapa Girl Guide Hall Committee was held in the Scout and Quide Hall, Mangapapa, on Tues-

day night. • Honours were annexed by Mesdames Steele. Johnstone and Murphy, and Mr. Carter, and the prize for the highest, number of flags was secured by Miss Pegton. Mr. Carter emerged the winner of the travelling envelope competition, and another prize was awarded to Mrs. C. 11. Ferris.

Play, as usual, was supervised by Mr. Mclvor, to whom a small presentation was made by Mrs. C. H. Ferris on behalf of the members, in recognition of his valuable services throughout the season. A delicious home-made supper was served informally. (

St. John’s Ladies’ Guild The monthly meeting of St. John's Anglican Ladies’ Guild was held in St. John’s Church, Mangapapa, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. A. Clare presided. Members were notified that a “bring and buy’’ afternoon on Wednesday, November 22, would bring the season to a close, but in view of wav conditions there would be a recess of only one month, and activities would be resumed in January, ISMO. A diverting competition, arranged by Mrs. A. Clare, was won by Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Burch being placed second. Miss C. Watkins also was responsible for the arrangement of a competition which was annexed by Mrs. D. McKeague, Mrs. Smaillie securing second place.

During an interval Miss H. Watkins asked the president, Mrs. A. Clare, and the secretary and treasurer, Mrs. F. R. Hill, to accept charming bouquets of sweet peas as a tangible tribute of the members' appreciation of their services.

Afternoon tea was served informally.

Women’s National Reserve

On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. W. E. Gofre presided over a fair attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Women's National Reserve, held at the home of Mrs. Willson, Roebuck road.

A memo, was received from Miss Wiltshire, secretary of the welfare branch, reminding members of the annual donation towards the Christmas cheer for the women patients in Porirua Mental Hospital. Business in connection with the Women’s Rest was discussed. An article dealing with the twentyfirst anniversary of the inception of the Children’s Rest Home in Dunedin was read by the president and much enjoyed. The attention of members was drawn to the fact that this homo was run on similar lines to the residential home conducted by the W.N.R. in Wellington.

The president reported having placed a wreath, on behalf of the branch, at the Wayside Cross on Armistice Day. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Willson for making the wreath, and also for the use of her home. Afternoon tea was served informally at the close of the meeting.

Guild Garden Party

Favoured with ideal weather conditions and a large attendance, the annual garden party and flower show held under the auspices of the Te Hapara Anglican Ladies’ Guild at the home of Mrs. F. B. Barker on Saturday met with complete success. Tire guests were received by Mrs. Sutherland, president of the guild, and Mrs. Barker, and when all had assembled the vicar, Canon A. F. Hall, in a brief speech expressed pleasure at being present and thanked Mrs. Barker for again having placed her residence at the disposal of the guild. The picturesque grounds —so _ admirably adapted to such an occasion —looked very attractive in the bright sunshine, the wonderful old trees and wide stretches of lawn providing an effective setting for the many guests. The W.E.C.M.R. Band was in attendance, and contributed a varied programme of delightful music. A treasure hunt, organised for the entertainment of the children, was entered into with enthusiasm, and a bran tub, under the charge of Misses Talbot and Shepphard, was another source of joy.

Competitions also taxed the skill of the numerous entrants, and awards were made as under: —Cake. — Mesdames Rutherford and Gorham. Chocolates. —Mrs, Day. Clock golf.— Mrs. Eade and Mrs. J. Short, equal, 1. Flowers.—Mrs. Cameron.

The advantageously-placed stalls were well stocked, the attractive wares finding ready purchasers. The stallholders included Mrs. Poswillo, produce; Mrs. R. Short and Miss C. Shepphard, cakes; Misses L. Sutherland and J. Shepphard, sweets. A delicious afternoon tea was served at small tables on the lawn by members of the guild, assisted by a. willing band of helpers. Indoors the ballroom was the scene of a charming display of flowers, the effective staging permitting visitors a comprehensive view of the artistic whole.

The exhibits this year were of a particularly high standard, and in nearly every class the judges were faced with large entries.

An outstanding feature of the show was the collection of choice roses grown and exhibited by Mrs. W. Clark, Opou station.

The decorative section, especially in the children’s classes, also drew much favourable comment.

Mrs. Barker, decorative, and Mrs Berge, cut flowers, acted as judges, and Mesdames C. G. Crone and R. Cram carried out the duties of stewards. Awards in Detail Cut flowers.—Three hardy cut flowers: Mrs. Hickman, 1; Mrs. W. Torrie, 2; Mrs. Jenkinson, 3. Three roses: Mrs. Hickman, 1 and 2; Mrs. Poswillo, 3. Three geraniums: Mrs. F. B. Barker, 1; Mrs. Poswillo, 2; Mrs. Attewell, 3. Delphinium: Mrs. Jenkinson, 1. Vase of any other flower: Mrs. F. B. Barker, 1; Mrs. W. Torrie, 2; Mrs. Jenkinson, 3. Decorative. —Luncheon bowl: Mrs. Wallace, 1; Mrs. Woodrow, 2; Mrs. Jenkinson, 3. Jar of flowers: Mrs. Jenkinson, 1 and 2; Mrs. Wallace, 3. Jug of flowers: Mrs. Wallace. 1: Mrs. Jenkinson, 2 and 3.

Children’s Section.—Three hardy cut flowers: Graeme Attewell, 1; Janet Mclntyre, 2; David and Glenys Poswillo, equal, 3, Vase of flowers: Janet Mclntyre, 1: Avis Cram, 2 and 3. Posy: Graeme Attewell, 1; Glenys Poswillo, 2; Audrey Hopper, 3. Flower heads on plate: Avis Cram, 1; Janet Mclntyre, 2; Julia Patterson, 3. Gentleman's buttonhole: Barbara Hossack, 1; Julia Patterson, 2; Poswillo, 3. The members of the guild were deeply indebted to all who by their patronage and generosity contributed so largely to the success achieved.

“How arc you after your Labour Day holiday Marjorie?” “Very well Helen.” “I am pleased I took your advice Marjorie and purchased that new coat and frock from the ‘Hat Box,* Gladstone Road. It just made my week-end.” “To be correctly dressed for the occasion adds considerably to any holiday or special event.” “Yes, of. course, Marjorie, 1 would certainly advise anyone wanting a new outfit to see the Coats, Frocks and Hats at ‘The Hat Box.’ They have an exceptionally smart selection this season.”

THE DAILY ROUND

Birthday Celebrations of Business Women’s Club The thirteenth anniversary of the inception of the Gisborne Business and Professional Women’s Club was celebrated by a delightful dinner partv, followed by a social gathering in Le Grand Cafe on Tuesday night. The reception room was gay with advantageously placed bowls of roses, Iceland poppies and stocks, and the table decorations were artistically carried out with carnations, roses and shaded aquilegias. The 70 members were welcomed bv the president, Mrs.' Hugh Jones, who was wearing a smart French model frock of Mary blue ninon embroidered in matching beads. Greetings were read from Miss Douglas-Smith, Durban, South Africa, a former vice-president, Mrs. I. F. Pufiett and Mrs. L. T. Burnard, vicepresidents, Miss Gilmour, Wellington, Miss IT. Wright, Morere, and Miss H. Winters.

The loyal toast was proposed by the president, and the following toast list was accompanied with musical honours: “Presidents, Past and Present,” proposed by Miss Marion Colebrook and acknowledged by Mrs. Hugh Jones; “The Visitors,” proposed by Miss Leonie Taylor and responded to by an ex-member, Miss Tui Ferris, Wellington; “Absent Friends,” proposed by Miss Billie Pocock, Miss Vera McCarthy responding; “Secretaries, Past and Present,” proposed by the president and replied to by Miss Jean Dow; and “The Press,” proposed bv Mrs. Richards. During an interval the opportunity was taken of congratulating Miss Jean Dow on her engagement to Mr. W. Hopkinson, and also of felicitating Misses Margaret Shone and Phyllis. Beale, whose respective birthdays coincided with the function. Musical Programme

After dinner a delightful diversified musical programme was presented, each number being greeted with wellmerited applause by the appreciative audience.

Vocal solos were charmingly rendered bv Mrs. Tarr, an ex-member, and he Misses O. Chambers, N. Miller and V. McCarthy, and the Misses O. and M. Black were heard to advantage m a vocal solo. Brilliant execution was a feature of the two nianoforte solos contributed by Miss M. Colebrook, and Miss I. Somervell made a strong appeal to her listeners in two violin numbers. The' accompaniments were played with understanding by Misses V. McCarthy and M. Colebrook> Community singing also was _ enjoyed, and everyone present joined in four amusing group games. . As usual, at this function, a donation was given by each member towards the Gisborne Returned Soldiers' Association’s Christmas fund, and keen appreciation was expressed at the generosity of the response. In the course of the evening Mrs. Richards had the pleasure of asking the president to accept a beautiful crystal vase, as a tangible tribute of the members’ appreciation ol her efforts in the interests of the club. Suitable acknowledgment of the gift was made bv the recipient. Misses P. Beale and T. Ferns were entrusted with the ceremony of extinguishing flic 13 candles surmounting the handsome birthday cake, which was cut by Mrs. Tarr during the singing of “The more we are together the happier we will be.’’ A delicious suoner was served informally, after which a presentation, in recognition of her many kindnesses to the club was made to Mrs. Low, who was greeted with musical honours. Delight in the artistry displayed by Mesdames Jones and Richards in the carrying out of the decorative scheme was voiced by members, and thanks were extended to the performers by tile president, with special reference to Misses-V. McCarthy and M._ Colebrook for their capable organisation

of the programme.