In and Out of Town

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20133, 30 December 1939, Page 11

In and Out of Town

News items intended for publi- . cation in this column cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the signature and address of the sender. Notices of engagements require the signature of both parties, and a charge of 5s will be made for such announcement. Mr. and Mrs. S. Lette, National Park, accompanied by their three children, are visiting relatives in Gisborne. * * * * Mrs. R. Fitzgerald, Heta road, and her daughters, the Misses B. and E. Fitzgerald, are visiting Masterton. ' • * * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Dodgshun, Harris street, are returning to-day from a visit to Waihau Bay. * * * * Miss J. Fullerton-Smith, Marton, is the guest of Mrs. Hedley Reeves at Wainui Beach. * * * * Miss Rhoda Brown, who has been, visiting Gisborne, has returned to her home: at Fencourt, Cambridge. . v:_A*'' : * * «= * The;* Rev. K. Liggett and Mrs. Liggett, Adair road, left on Wednesday on a visit to Hastings and Dunedin. ■! jay-.'i. * * s * Mrs. Ronald Mahon, Gisborne, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. R. J. Koefoed, Oraker, Auckland. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. Mowat, Tauranga, accompanied by their children, are, staying with Mrs. W. J. Mclldowie, “Totangi,” Ngatapa. * # * * ■Mrs. L. Jex-Blake, Mangapoike station, accompanied by her children, is staying with Mrs. J. C. Field, “Homebush,” Hexton. * * * * Mrs. A. Williams, Wellington, accompanied by her son, Mr. R. Williams, are arriving at Gisborne to-day on a visit to Mrs. F. H. Bull, Russell street. ■ * * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ross, Taumarunui. accompanied by their small son, are the'guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Shatford Cox, Harris street. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. Neild Carter and their daughter, of Auckland, are spending a fortnight’s holiday with Mrs. Carter’s mother, Mrs. E. H. Marriner, Derby street. * * * * Mrs. G. Lockwood and her two daughters, who have been visiting Mrs. Lockwood’s sister, Mrs. C. W. Dudding, Lower Hutt, are expected to return to Gisborne next Thursday.

Miss June Hislop, Wellington, is the guest of Miss Flora Loffler, Pouavva. * »!« * i|s * Miss A. Bousfield, Collins street, is staying with her aunt, Mrs. P. Sutton, Hamilton. * * » * Miss E. Shore, Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs. G. L. Will, Russell street. * # * * Mr. and Mrs W. Kohn, Russell street, have returned from a visit to Mrs. W. A. Wright, Motu. * * * * Miss G. Gumming. Hamilton, is staying with her mother, Mrs. W. Cumming, Derby street. * :* * * Miss H. Cummings, Derby street, and her niece, Miss Hilma Bousfield, have left to visit Hamilton and Auckland. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bull. Russell street, returned on Thursday from a visit to Mrs. W. A. .Wright, Motu. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Downer, Wellington, are arriving at Gisborne to-day on a brief visit to Mrs. F. H. Bull, Russell street. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. Fenwick,- Russell street, have returned from a visit to Mrs. W. J. Mclldowie, Totangi, •Ngatapa. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. E. GofTe, Ormond road, are spending New Year with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Barron, Tolaga Bay. * # * * Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Scott, Fox street, accompanied by their daughter, Miss M. Scott, are leaving on Tuesday to attend the Centennial Exhibition, Wellington. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wilson, Wellington, and the latter’s sister, Mrs. H. E. Harris, Hangaroa, returned to Gisborne yesterday from a visit to Te Puia. • # * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Barron and family, who have been the guests ol Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Goffe, Ormond road, returned to Tolaga Bay yesterday. * » * * Mrs. A. Rawnsley, Napier, was the guest of Miss E. Davies, Rawiri street, while passing through Gisborne this week en route to stay with her daugh-/ ter, Mrs. E. Biles, Tolaga Bay. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Moore, Nelson, accompanied by the Misses R. and S. Moore and Mr. I. Moore, are staying with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mclldowie, Ngatapa.

Engagement

Patrick—Clarkson. —An engagement is announced between John, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Patrick, New Plymouth, and Lillian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Clarkson, Hastings.

Farewell Dinner Party

The jolly buffet dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Dobson at their home in Hurahura road on Wednesday night enabled a number of friends to offer their good wishes to Sergeant S. McLernon and Private C. McLernon, members of the First Echelon of the second New Zealand Division, under very pleasant circumstances. Bowls of mixed flowers in rich tonings were placed advantageously in the drawing-room, and the artistic decorative note was repeated in the dining-room.

Jolly Five O'Clock Party

Informality marked the jolly 5 o’clock party given by Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Field, Waimata Valley, at their cottage at Wainui Beach, on Wednesday, as a farewell to Major A. S. Muir. Good wishes for a safe return were showered iipon the chief guest, who is accompanying the First Echelon of the Second New Zealand Division as transport officer. The decorations were artistically carried out with shaded hydrangeas, combined with vividly - tinted geraniums.

“Pantry” Party For Bride-Elect

Shaded dahlias were artistically arranged by Mrs. J. J. Keane at her home in Stanley road recently, when she gave a delightful “pantry” tea for Miss Mary Barry, whose marriage to Mr. A. McTavish takes place next month.

A cleverly-arranged competition was enjoyed by the guests, and the winner, Miss Mavis Sexton, was rewarded with an attractive gift. Vocal solos were sung charmingly by Mrs. P. Barry and Miss McCashin, and community singing also was entered into with enthusiasm, with Miss P. Keane at the piano. A delectable afternoon tea was served informally, and later the parcels were opened by the bride-to-be, assisted by one of her prospective bridesmaids, Miss U, Quinn, revealing a varied assortment of useful gifts. The kindness of her- friends was acknowledged in a happy manner by Miss Barry, who was toasted with musical honours.

Mrs. Keane, who was assisted in the entertainment of the guests by her sister, Miss McCashin, was wearing a graceful model gown of black georgette and lace. Miss McCashin wore a becoming frock of powder blue floral crepe-de-chine, and a pretty frock of green and pink striped sheer was worn by Miss P. Keane.

Miss Barry looked smart in a frock of London tan sheer and a matching felt hat.

Among the guests were Mesdames P. Barry, J. Rossbotham, C. Parker, Evans, Sexton, V. Patterson, C. Hall, R. Jones, R. Hill, W. McKay, C. Quinn, J. Dow, J. J. Martin, D. Barry, and J. McDonald; Misses M. Sexton, U. Quinn, T. Peterson and E. Buscke.