Nativity Play

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20122, 16 December 1939, Page 12

Nativity Play

In response to many requests, it lias been decided to repeat the Nativity play recently presented by the children of the Holy Trinity'Kindergarten Sunday School in the Parish Hall. Derby street, at 3 p.m. to-morrow. There are four scenes in the play and the story of Bethlehem is couched in child-like language. Appropriate costuming is a feature of the production, which includes several carols and a Christmas hymn. The various roles are portrayed by children ranging from lour to seven years of age. Dinner Party For Bride-Elect Last night an American hostess, Mrs. S. H. Dykes, gave a small, delightful fried chicken dinner party at her home at Matawhero for Miss Josephine Sherratt and Mr. Terry Fletcher, whose marriage will take place on Monday. The drawing-room was gay with masses of pastel-tinted sweet peas, and golden marigolds gave a festive note to the charmingly arranged dinner table in the dining-room. The hostess was smart in a frock of navy blue share printed in a floral de-. sign ih..vivid' tonings. | Miss Sherratt wore a becoming frock of navy blue and cyclamen floral chiffon, accented with a corsage posy of cyclamen flowers. Flag Five-Hundred Party The popularity of the series of card parties sponsored toy the Te Hapara Anglican Ladies’ Guild was demonstrated again on Wednesday night, when 12 tables were requisitioned at the Cook Street Hall.

The players at the winning table included Mesdames Monk, Wiggins and Leech, and Miss Barnsfather. The prizes for the highest number of flags were annexed by Mrs. Stevens and Mr. Daveron, and Mrs. Rathbone emerged the winner of the travelling envelope competition. Another prize was awarded to Mr. Underwood.

The play was most efficiently supervised by Mr. Fowler. During the evening a presentation was made to Mr. Fowler as a token of the appreciation of his services in controlling the tournaments throughout the season. The assistance rendered by Messrs. Harvey and Hughes also was recognised in a tangible manner. In responding, the recipients were greeted with musical honours and hearty cheers. Supper was served informally by the members, and later the president, Mrs. A. E. Sutherland, acknowledged the support accorded the efforts of the guild and also extended seasonal good wishes to all present. 'Past-President Entertained The delightful morning tea given by the members of the Gisborne Women’s Club in the club rooms on Wednesday for Mrs. J. R. Kirk, Dunedin, who during her residence in Gisborne was for nine years president of the club, afforded the chief guest a pleasant opportunity of renewing old friendships. The function was arranged at short notice, and keen disappointment was expressed at the brevity of Mrs. Kirk’s stay in Gisborne. The reception-room had been most artistically decorated with a wealth of pastel-tinted sweet peas and carnations by Mrs. A. Ingram, on behalf of the gardening circle. The president, Mrs. J. Pyke, in welcoming Mrs. Kirk, voiced the pleasure of members at again having her in their midst. Mrs. Pyke’s remarks were endorsed by Mrs. N. Hooper, who referred to the esteem in which Mrs. Kirk was held during her lengthy term of office, and also paid a tribute to her untiring efforts in the interests of the club.

Gifts of lovely flowers were presented to Mrs. Kirk by Mrs. Hooper and Mrs. E. Trowell, on behalf of the club. Reminiscences of club life were exchanged, and the guest of honour, who recently spent two years in England, spoke with the greatest admiration of the work of the women and the steadfast spirit displayed by all sections of the community during the 1938 crisis. A delicious savoury tea was served by the members. “Green” Kitchen Tea A charmingly arranged “green kitchen” tea was given recently by Mrs. C. Quinn and Miss Ursula Quinn at the Amateur Athletic Club, Derby street, for Miss Mary Barry, whose marriage to Mr. McTavish will take place shortly. Artistic decorations of Iceland poppies and carnations, intermingled with delicale trails of asparagus fern, created a happy atmosphere. Vocal solos were charmingly rendered by Mrs. P. Barry and Miss D. Sexton, and Miss P. Keane was heard to advantage in a pianoforte number.

A diverting competition was won by Mrs. Carr, and community singing also was enjoyed, Mrs. Carr and Miss Keane playing the accompaniments. A delicious afternoon tea was served informally, and later the numerous parcels, containing a varied assortment of kitchen utensils in every conceivable shade of green were opened by the bride-to-be, who thanked her friends in a delightful manner.

Mrs. Quinn was .wearing an elegant frock of black erepe-de-chine printed in a ?loml design in cyclamen tonirgs.

Miss Quinn was becomingly frocked in fuchsia cloque, and the chief guest chose a smart frock of London tan sheer.

Among the guests were Mesdames P Barry, McTavish, sen., Dower, Carr. Ross, D. Evans, C. Hall, C. Parker, Murray, Skeet, Sceats, Williamson, Buscke, Wallace Tangney, Hays, R. Jones, Atkins, D. Barry, Malcon, H. Maynard, Williamson, ’ Sexton, McDonald, Finlay, Bennett, R. Morrison, end Egan; Misses Candy, Malcon, Briley, Peterson, Keane, Hyland, Alley, Hays, D. and M. Sexton, N. Martin and J. Barry.

Informal Morning Tea Party At the delightful morning tea party given by Mrs. E. Ewart Brown at her home in Ormond road on Thursday the guests had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. J. A. Macleod on her return from a tour abroad. Roses, shaded hydrangeas and delphiniums were used with artistic effect in the decoration of the draw-ing-room, and in the dining-rom, where tea was served, a bowl of pansies beautified the table. Christmas Party Fun and frolic prevailed at the delightful breaking-up party organised for the entertainment of the children attending the Te Hapara Methodist Sunday School in the Te Hapara Church on Thursday evening. Tea was served under the direction of the Te Hapara Ladies’ Guild at tables laden with all the good things dear to children, and later the superintendent, Mr. H. Clarke, was responsible for the ' arrangement of jolly games out-of-doors. During the evening prizes for attendance were presented to the members of the Young Worshippers’ League by the Rev. F. E. Leadley, and as a finale:to a very pleasant function a realistic Santa Claus distributed gifts from a gaily bedecked Christmas tree. Appreciation of the joyous occasion was shown by the manner in which cheers were given for the officers and staff of the Sunday School and the members of the guild. Studio Breaking-Up Party On Thursday afternoon the rooms of the Poverty Bay Academy of Dancing presented a happy scene with the pupils making the most of their annual breaking-up party. Some of the pupils looked very gay in fancy costume, while others wore party frocks. Games were played and balloons and squeakers released. A musical flop competition was won by Verna Ellis. A delicious afternoon tea was served, and ice-cream proved popular with the children. Pride of place was given to the beautifully-iced second recital anniversary cake made and presented by Mrs. Jeffs, which was •adorned with two kewpies dressed in net ballet frocks.

After tea the studio presentations were made by Miss Bobbie Scott, A.R.A.D. (Ele. Int.), London. The studio shield, won last year by Miss Elvira Courtney, for the most consistent worker, was awarded to Miss Peggy Pulis and Miss Miriam James, to be held for six months by each, as they were equal in merit. The two medals for the highest marks gained by the senior and junior pupils in the Royal Academy of Dancing examinations were awarded to: —Junior: Miss Janet Bell, honours in Grade 2. Senior: Miss Elvira Courtney, honours in Grades 3 and 4. The prize for the most improved pupil was awarded to Master Willie Fryer, while Miss Peggy Pulis was awarded the prize for the sale of the most tickets for the recent recital.

Among those invited were Mesdames Hall, Holland, Ball, Davy, Bell, James, Turnbull, Courtney, Graham, Jackson, Johns, Paine, Jones, Tee, Borst, Ellis, Forshaw, Hills, Pulis, Allen, Jeffs, Williams, Fryer, Findson, Devery, and Scott; Messrs. Pulis, Scott and Tee; Misses D. Robins, N. Hansen, R. Miller, P. Pulis, E. Courtney, M. James, F. Ellis, S. Griffon, Z. Findson, J. and_M. Allen, V. Cowley, B. Holland, A. Davy, M. Jones, J. Turnbull, P. Forshaw, C. Williams, P. Jeffs, J. Bell, V. Ellis, S. Borst, M. Tee, E. and D. Hall, H. and J. Ball, R. Johns, J. Paine, M. Paine:, and C. Hills; Masters W. Fryer, ti. Pulis, E. Tee, M. Tee, I. Borst, B. Fryer, K. Graham, and T. Turnbull. “Bon Voyage” Dance The Poverty Bay Academy of Dancing was en fete on Wednesday night when Miss Bobbie Scott, A.R.A.D. (Ele.lnt.), London, was farewelled at a delightful dance prior to sailing for Sydney, where she will further her studies in all branches of her art in accordance with the revised syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dancing at the Frances Scully School of Dancing. While in Wellington Mrs. W. H. Scott and her daughter will be the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Daniels, who are accompanying the latter to Sydney. Green, orange, lemon and brown streamers adorned the studio, which was further enhanced with the numerous floral tributes presented to Miss Scott at her recent dance recital. The music was supplied by Mrs. W. Thomson, and extras were contributed by Miss Margaret Kemp and Messrs. Patterson and Salmon. The duties of hostess were undertaken by Miss Norma Hansen, who wore a becoming frock of black panne velvet and a bolero studded with silver.

The guest of honour looked smart in a frock of shot taffetas accented with touches of velvet in a delicate shade of apricot, Mrs. Scott wore a graceful frock of violet panne velvet ornamented With a shoulder spray of pink flowers. Among those present were:—Misses B. Scott, N. Hansen, R. and S. Miller, J. Bennett, I. and J. Barwick, J. Wauchop, I. Rhodes, H., J. and M. McGregor, D. Hansen, D. Cowan, N. O’Connor, P. White, M. and A. Kemp, E. Poulgrain, K. and S. Nowell, J. James, P. Pulis, S. Griffen, O. Graham, P. Prosser, M. Sayers, B. Samson, K. Henderson, B. O’Meara, P. English, R. Krebs, B. Cranswick, E. Courtney, T. Bell, S. Grey, P. Cranswick, D. McAneney, P. Thornton, J. Muir, M. Arthur and P. and J. Oakden; Messrs. R. and G. Smith. J. Moore, A. Duncan, T. Hyland, J. Shephard, P. Caldwell, P. and N. Balfour, N. Tolerton, D. Lange, J. Humphrey, G. Heald, B. Muir, T. Fairweather, P. Sharp, B. Scott, I. Fraser, M. Scott, G. Slight, B. Surgenor, D. Neal, R. Vail, B. Cowan, G. Woodrow, B. Samson, E. Hansen, T. Bain, B. Watson, P. Scott, R. Cowley, R. and B. Corcoran, F. Whelan, R. Clark, P. and C. Whelan, T. Bennett, H. Morice, T. Casley, G. Birkett, M. Krebs, D. Fraser, L. Bruce, G. Greenstreet, C. Salmon, and B, Patterson.

Ministers’ Association On Thursday the members of the Gisborne Ministers’ Association and their wives spent a very pleasant day at Long Bush on the occasion of the annual picnic organised by the association. The weather was all that could be desired for an outdoor function, and luncheon was served informally at a picturesque spot on the riverbank. A stroll in the bush was enjoyed by several of the members, while others, less energetically inclined, chatted with their friends. Among those present were the president, the Rev. H. Speight, and Miss Speight, the Rev. F. E. and Mrs. Leadley, the Rev. A. J. H. and Mrs. Dow, the Rev. W. E. and Mrs. Batts, the Rev. H. and Mrs. Gould, Pastor Usmar, and Captain and Mrs. Smith.

Poverty Bay Gardening Circle

There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Gardening Circle, held in Le Grand Cafe on Thursday afternoon. The chair was taken by Mrs. H. R. Kendon.

The reception-room was gay with carnations, polyanthus, roses and antirrhinums, magnificent gladioli and wonderfully-shaded hydrangeas predominating in the artistic decorative scheme.

The annual report and balance-sheet showed.that the past year had been a busy and a profitable one.

The election of officers resulted:— President, Mrs. C. G. Crone; vicepresidents, Mesdames E. Jenkinson and S. Clare; secretary, Mrs. E. Woodrow; treasurer, Mrs. J. Johnstone; tea secretary, Mrs. J. Jolly; display convener. Mrs. H. Brown; committee, Mesdames R. A. Berge, H. R. Kendon, W. Neal, B. Dodge and A. R. Smith.

A charming bouquet was presented by Mrs. S. Clare to the retiring president, Mrs. H. R. Kendon, and reference to her happy association with the members during her term of office was made by Mrs. A. R. Smith.

In replying, Mrs. Kendon acknowledged the co-operation and support of the members, with a special reference to the secretary, Mrs. E. Woodrow, and the treasurer, Mrs. J. Johnstone, to each of whom she handed a gift as a tangible token of her appreciation.

Prizes for the monthly competition were awarded as follows: —Bowl of gladioli, prize donated by Mrs. H. D. Humphrey.—Mrs. E. R. Renner 1. Vase of carnations, prize donated by Mrs. B. Dodge--Mrs. C. Adair, 1. Afternoon tea was served at the close of the meeting.