WOMEN'S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20098, 18 November 1939, Page 11

WOMEN'S WORLD

Flower Display

Lovers of beauty spent a happy lime in Le Grand Cafe on Thursday afternoon, when the Poverty Bay Gardening Circle held its summer flower show. No detail had been overlooked in the preparations for the occasion, and the fixture, as usual, met with gratifying support. The entries this year were large and the quality of the exhibits was of an exceptionally high standard. Roses, stocks, Iceland poppies, shaded watsonia, Russel lupins, irises, pansies, gerbera.s, cinerarias, and Oriental poppies, intermingled with primus foliage, view with each other in loveliness, the effective staging permitting visitors a comprehensive view and enabling each section to be examined at close range. The judging was efficiently carried out by Mesdames Fade and Jackson, who were faced with a difficult task in making the following awards:--Three vases of cut flowers, trophy donated by Mrs. F. A. McFaclyen.— Mrs. A. R. Smith, 1; Mrs. Woodrow, 2; Mrs. Jenkinson, 3. Head of delphinium, prize donated by Mrs. Dodge.—Mrs. Jenkinson, 1. Much artistry was displayed in Ihe decorative section —a scheme for an afternoon tea table—which was decided by popular vote. The results ars as under: —Mrs. Jenkinson, 1; Mrs. R. P. Baigent, 2; Mrs. J. Johnstone, 3. The prize in this section, a basket of iris bulbs, was presented by Mrs. Jenkinson, but as the donor emerged the winner the award was handed to Mrs. Baigent, Mrs. Johnstone receiving a vase of pansies. The prize for the best bloom in the display, donated by Mrs. E. Woodrow, was 'annexed by Mrs. Poswillo with a bright gerbera. A delicious afternoon tea was served at small flower-decked tables under the direction of Mesdames C. Tattersfield, R. P. Baigent, W. R. Kemp, Jolly, and L. F. Williams. At the conclusion of the function the president, Mr. H. R. Kendon, presented the prizes. In a happy manner she thanked all those who had contributed towards the success achieved and congratulated the members on the fine spirit of co-operation shown throughout.

Guild Card Party

Gratifying success attended the Hag five-hundred party held by the To Hapara Anglican Ladies' Guild in the Cook Street Hall on Wednesday night. Thirteen tables were requisitioned and honours were annexed by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Harvey and Mr. H. S. Wright. The prizes for the highest number of flags were secured by Mrs. Smith and Mr. Harvey, and Mrs. Murphy emerged the winner of the travelling envelope competition, another prize being awarded to Mr. Cox. The play was efficiently supervised by Mr. Fowler. Supper was served by the members. Tamarau W.I. Activities A successful card evening, the first of a series, was held recently by Mesdames MacDonaid and Campbell on behalf of the Tamarau Women's Institute. Honours were annexed by Mesdames Hannah and Lord and Mr. Weatherly, A pleasant and profitable time was spent by a large number of members at the November meeting of the gardening circle, held at the home of Mrs. Lord. The sitting-room was gay with, (lowers, and a large log lire offered a delightful contrast to the wintry conditions out-of-doors. The monthly competitions resulted: Jar of roses.—Mrs. Campbell, 1; Mrs. Franklin, 2: Mrs. Cochrane. 3. Vegetables.—Mrs. Cochrane, 1: Mrs. Clements, 2: Mrs. Mason. 3. A set of mats was won by Mrs. Hichens. It was decided, weather permitting. to hold next month's meeting at the Waikanae Beach. Jolly 5 OlCloek Party

On Wednesday Miss Jeanetle Blair, for whom a pleasant round of parties has been arranged prior to her marriage to. Mr. Jack Beckett, was the chief guest at a jolly 5 o'clock partygiven by Misses B. Kemp and S. Barton at the home of the former in Russell street. The decorations were most artistically carried out with roses and sweet peas in delicate lonings. Refreshments and savouries were served from a flower-decked table. Mrs. Kemp welcomed the guests wearing a graceful frock of tabac brown crepe accented at the high neckline with a diamante clip. Miss Kemp was smart in a simplycut short frock of deep smoky-blue lame, and a becoming frock of petrel blue wool crepe ornamented with a diamante clip was worn by Miss Barton. Miss Blair wore an attractive frock of crepe-de-chine printed in a bold floral design, and a hat to tone. A "Green" Kitchen Party A delightful "green" kitchen party was given by Miss F. Flanagan on Thursday night for Miss Evelyn Lister, whose marriage to Mr. W. Croker is to lake place early in December. Shaded roses and Iceland poppies were artistically combined in (he decoration of the sitting-room. A diverting game was arranged for the entertainment of the guests, and the successful competitors, Mrs. D. Hogan and Misses E. Lister, B. Lowe and D. Nolan, were each regarded with an attractive gift. A delicious supper was served informally, and later the parcels, containing a varied assortment of kitchen utensils, were opened by the bride-to-be, assisted by her prospective bridesmaids. The hostess was wearing a becoming frock of navy blue printed crepe, and'Miss Lister wore a smart frock of pastel-tinted georget'e accented with touches of brown. Among the guests were Mesdames J. Monlaperto (Napier), D. Hogan and C. Lewis; Misses J. Barker, G. Dunbar, N. and W. Owen, B. Lowe, J. and M. Dwyer, D. Nolan and S. Lewis. Pioneer Women Another very interesting centennial production concerning women who pioneered New Zealand has been published for the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. The book is a collection of sketches from Various districts in the Dominion, under the title of "Brave Days," and Poverty Bay is given a chapter on its own in the North Island section.

The Poverty Bay chapter is brief, but it reviews in interesting form the history of the district bearing Cook's great misnomer lor the coming of Toi long before tile migration of 1350 A.D. The corning of European settlement and Captain .1. W. Harris in 1831, the starting of the whaling industry and trading, and the 18G8 massacre are mentioned in leading up to references to three interesting characters in the history of women in the district. The three women particularly mentioned are Mrs. Margaret Sievwright, who pioneered the National Council of Women in New Zealand, little Minnie Parker, who, though not quite 14 years old, played an important part in saving the Briggs baby in the Massacre, and Miss A. L. Rees, the first woman barrister and solicitor in the North Island and the second in New Zealand. An explanation is offered as a. foreword *hat the book, was brought into being by the generosity of Mrs. Allen Bell, Hamilton, who had guaranteed to bear the whole cost of publication. The interesting story connected with Mr;. Bell's life, given along with the expression of appreciation, is typical of that of many of the women who helped to pioneer New Zealand. The book is interestingly written and should form a valuable addition to the historical literature of this country.

THE DAILY ROUND

Informal Garden Party Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. H. B. Williams invited a number of friends to a delightful garden pariy at Turiiiaua station. The weather was all that could' be desired, a cool breeze tempering the bright sunshine, and the picturesque grounds, with vistas of the sea glimpsed through the trees, wen 1 looking particularly attractive. The guests wandered at will, enjoying the beamy of Hie rose garden and the brilliance of the wide herbaceous borders. Another source of joy was the wealth of catmint standing out in striking contrast against the mellow brick walls, and the profusion of peonies also came in for a largo share of admiration. Bronze and yellow irises were used with artistic effect in the decoration of the drawing-room, and the billiardroom was adorned with advantageously placed bowls of shaded lupins. Tea was served in the diningroom, a floating bowl of deep rosecoloured passion flowers lending a note of colour to the table. Bride-Elect Entertained On Wednesday night Misses I. Somervell and E. Cousins combined in giving a delightful "linen'' party at tne home of the former in Baliance street for Miss N. Morrison, whose marriage to Mr. A. Bryan, Wellington, takes place .shortly. The drawing-room looked very inviting with its decorations of irises in gold and brown tonings. Several diverting competitions provided entertainment in variety, and the winners, Misses N. Francis, L. Morrison and A. Bryan, were each suitably rewarded. Community singing also was entered into with enthusiasm. A delectable .supper was served informally, and later the numerous parcels weie opened by the bride-to-be, assisted by her .sister. Miss V. Morrison, revealing a varied assortment of linen gifts. Mrs. Somervell welcomed the guests wearing a graceful frock of grey cloque accented \. „i .. shoulder spray of clover, intermingled with delicate greenery. Miss Somervell cho.se a becoming frock of crepe printed in a conventional design in pastel tonings, and a pretty frock of pale blue floral sheer was worn by Miss Cousins. The guest of honour was smart in a frock of lettuce green crepe romaine. Among the guests were Misses V. and L. Morrison, H. Piric, N. Francis. T. Sheen, V. Cook. E. Powell. T. Barkwith, E. Mallelt, R. Bignell, D. Johnston, S. HamiltonS R. McKay, I. Johnstone, and A. Bryan. National Council of Women On Thursday afternoon Mrs. W. E. Goft'e presided over a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Gisborue branch of" the National Council of Women, held in the Gisborue Women's Club. The correspondence included a letter to the Dominion president from Madame Marthe Boel, president of the International Council of Women, the following extracts being of special interest: "The International Council of Women unites all women of the world in the service of an ideal, that of international concord and mutual understanding. This ideal must' not only exist in words, it must be a force which lives in our hearts, surviving the present crisis. "The I.C.W. must continue to exercise its beneficial action. Therefore, your president hopes to remain in close contact not only'with all the members of your board and the executive committee, but also with all the affiliated councils. Allow me to close this message by pointing out a fact which seems like a ray of hope in the darkness —in none of the declarations made by the countries now at war have feelings of hatred towards the peoples been expressed. Whatever may happen in the future, let us do the utmost to banish this hatred from our hearts, in the spirit of the golden rule to which we are pledged." The Chrislchurch Bulletin was read by Mrs. I. J. Quigley, and the attention of the mee'ing was particularly drawn to an article in which the question of nutrition was discussed, Christchurch members considering that serious study should be devoted to the aibject. Another subject was the organising of libraries for hospitals. An interesting article on the twenty.irst anniversary of the inception of die Children's Rest Home in Dunedin was read by the president. This institution, with which a rest home for mothers is now incorporated, was founded by Mr. Dunkly. who gave up his business to work in its interests, the projec meeting with generous support. z It was announced that a "bring and buy" would be held at the home of Mrs. Grant. Root street ,on the afternoon of Wednesday. December G. Afternoon tea was served informally at the close of the meeting.