Engagement

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20114, 7 December 1939, Page 12

Engagement

Nicoll—Spence.—An engagement is announced between Robert Miller, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nicoll, Bloomfield road, Gisborne, and Barbara Kathleen (Sue), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Spence, Manutuke, Gisborne.

Morning Tea

Informality marked the large morning tea party given by Mrs. R. Nelson Poulgrain, in Le Grand Cafe, yesterday. The reception room was gay with summer blooms, roses and shaded hydrangeas predominating.

The hostess was smart in a frock of navy blue and white sheer and a navy straw hat. Her mother, Mrs. A. Stoneham, who assisted in the entertainment of the guests, was wearing an elegant frock of black cloque printed in multi-colours with a hat v f black straw.

Jolly House-Warming

A very jolly house-warming at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Doreen, Hinaki street, was' arranged by Misses A, Slight and P. De Costa on Saturday night. Golden marigolds and Iceland poppies were artistically combined with delicate greenery in the decoration of the drawing-room, and in the dining-room, where supper was served, a bowl of mixed flowers adorned the .table.

Dancing and community singing were enjoyed and a scavenging competition proved particularly diverting.

Mrs. Doreen wore a smart frock of ivory chiffon and a coatee of blue striped taffetas. A becoming frock of black lace was worn by Miss De Costa, and Miss Slight was gracefully froclced in blue floral chiffon.

Visitor Entertained

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs, B. R. U. Burke, Ormond, and her sister, Miss N. Cotterill, were joint hostesses at a delightful informal party at;the seaside cottage of their mother, Mrs. L. Cotterill, at Wainui Beach. Mrs. H. R.

Williams, Invercargill, was the chitf guest, and the occasion afforded her a pleasant opportunity of renewing old friendships. Shaded lupins and delphiniums were artistically combined in the decoration of the mantelpiece in the sittingroom, and the tea table was beautified with a shallow bowl of mixed flowes,

Bathing was enjoyed by several of the guests, while others less energetically inclined played bridge. Mrs. Burke was wearing a becoming frock of multi-coloured printed iinen, and Miss Cotterill looked smart in a Cambridge blue frock. A simply cut frock of Baghdad blue iinen was worn by Mrs. Williams.

“Miscellaneous” Gift Party

At the week-end Mrs. S. Smith invited a number of friends to a delight ful “miscellaneous” gift party at her home, Motokio station, for Miss Jean Wallis, whose marriage to Mr. Innis Scott will take place shortly.

The weather was all that could be desired, and the picturesquely placed tennis court was the centre of attraction, the keenly contested games being enjoyed by both players and spectators.

Indoors the rooms were gay with mixed blooms in pastel tonings, the colour scheme being repeated on the charming arranged tea table in the dining-room.

Tne inviting-looking parcels were opened by the bride-to-be, revealing a varied assortment of pretty and useful gifts.

Tlie hostess wore a smart tailored frock, of white linen, and a simple cut frock of Dresden blue linen was worn by Miss Wallis,

victoria League

Tne monthly meeting of the Poverty Bay Victoria League was held at the Bon Accord Lounge on Monday afternoon.

In the absence of the president, Miss A. L. Rees, the chair was taken by Mrs, G. W. Humphreys.

Prior to the commencement of formal business votes of sympathy were passed with Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hamilton and Mr. W. D. Lysnar and his daughter, Miss W. Lysnar, in their recent bereavements.

Four new members, Mesdames B. Dallas, O. Simmonds, Shackleton and A. Clare, were elected.

A letter, accompanied by a complete layette for a baby, was received from the Wharerata Women’s Institute, asking the league to present the gift to a mother in straitened circumstances. After some discussion it was decided to forward the layette to the matron of the Cook Maternity Hospital for disposal. Correspondence from the head office, London, in regard to the establishment of a hostel in the metropolis for troops from abroad, was considered. Satisfaction was expressed that the conduct of the hostel, the maintenance of which will be financed by a joint committee of Empire societies, had been entrusted to the Victoria League. The fact also was stressed that the work of the league was being carried out under the control of the Ministry of War. It was unanimously agreed to support the undertaking, and to compile the necessary information of drafts from the Gisborne district. The treasurer’s statement was adopted. It was reported that the league had followed its usual procedure on Armistice Day by placing a floral emblem at the Wayside Cross, at Holy Trinity Church, and a sprig of rosemary on each grave in the Soldiers’ Plot at the Taruheru cemetery.

The appeal for clothing for refugee children launched by the league, in conjunction with tile Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, met with a wonderful response, and members were afforded an opportunity of viewing the collection, which is being carried free to London for distribution by the Victoria League.

Colours Have Meaning

Each of us has a preference for some particular colour, but not all of us know why. A slight knowledge of the meaning of colour will help us analyse our likes and dislikes.

| It is wise to consider the characteristic properties of individual colours before we proceed to change the colour combinations in our homes. Red, for instance, symbolises vitality, energy, power. It is highly stimulating. Blue signifies tranquility. Psychologically its influence is quieting. Yellow symbolises light, cheerfulness. Green soothes, yet exhill.rates.

Birthday Celebrated

A jolly children’s party was given by Mrs. H. D. Chrisp at her home in Harris street on Saturday afternoon in celebration of the fifth , birthday of her son, Tony.

The picturesque garden made an ideal playground, and the charming scene was enjoyed by a number of grown-ups, who enjoyed the fun quite as much as the younger generation. Games and races were entered into with enthusiasm, and a cleverly arranged fish pond was another source of delight.

Coloured balloons lent a festive air to the dining-room, and a gay company sat down to a wonderful party tea at a table devorated with pansies and quaint favours. The attractive birthday cake was iced in a soft shade of green and was surmounted with five candles.

Afternoon tea was served to the adult guests in the drawing-room, which was most artistically adorned with shaded hydrangeas, pink clarkia, roses and pastel-tinted sweet peas. Mrs. Chrisp was wearing a smart frock of turquoise blue cloque printed in white accented with a diamante clip on either side of the neckline.

The children included Peter and Phillip Chrisp, Mark and Jeremy Irwin, Simon and Rex Wells, Benny Primrose, Tony and Patricia Roberts, Dianne and Angela Hall, Jacquetta Nolan, Susan Tuke, W r endy, Judy and Paddy Parker, Elizabeth Ann Chrisp, Christopher Gambrill, Barbara Brown, bobby O’Brien, Laurence Double, Brian Welham, Paul Dobson and Michael Allan.

A little mixed glycerine and oil of camphor poured on the floor of a wardrobe occasionally, in addition to hanging up mothballs in muslin bags, will keep moths away.