WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9851, 1 November 1924, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

THE HUNT BALL.

(By “V PERSONAL, Mrs Iv. S. Williams is the guest of Miss Ludbrook, at Kaiti. * * * Miss T. Eeswick (Christchurch), and Miss Williams arc the guests of Mrs Carleton Williams at Muriwai. Miss Mona Williams and Mr Charles Williams arc the guests of Dr. and Mrs J. W. Williams (Fitzherbert Street.) * * * Miss M. Edgar (Napier) is the guests of Miss N. Jeffreys, Gisborne. a * # Mrs IV. Samson is visiting in New Plymouth. -* * * Mrs -J. Blair (Irauui Road) is on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs and Mrs Gregory, Mrs Blake Mason, Miss Shrimpton and Miss G. Reid (Hawke’s Bay) are the guests of Mrs H. Drummond.

Vienne”.) METHODIST CHURCH BAZAAR. For many months the members ol the Ladies’ Guild of the Bright St. Methodist Church have been working assiduously for their annual bazaar in aid of the Trust funds. This year it will ho a Balloon Fair, and the hall and stalls will he decorated by colored balloons. All the numerous stalls usually seen at bazaars, and also some unique ones will be in evidence. The ladies’ guild will gratefully receive any gifts l'or any of the stalls. Mrs Frost is the president and Mrs James Chrisp tbo secretary. POVERTY BAY ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB. ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND

SALE

Tuesday lllb November, at City Hall in view of the coming exhibition and sale of their work by mem belts of the above Club a brief resume of its aims and efforts may not be amiss.

The bag and competition stall at the Church of England Christmas Fair is attracting considerable interest. All the bags entered will be for sale. Prizes will be given for the best article made out of a sack, the best article made out of a benzine tin, the best article made out of old stockings, the best bag made out of a sugar bag and the prettiest article made out of 2',- yards of ribbon. A splendid opportunity will thus he afforded, the public of securing novel and pretty Christmas presents.

Great credit is due to the club's president and inaugurate;*, Airs i,issant Clayton, for the hign standard to which she has brought the work. Beginning with a small number ol ladies the club has gradually grown, until to-day it is well established anti its work recognised throughout the district, as unsurpassed in artistic design and excellence of workmanship. Almost every branch of crafts work is to bo found amongst the exhibits. For the decoration or wooden articles perhaps marquetry staining is the most tedious and difficult, but fully repays for all care and time expended. This beautiful work is a vast improvement on what was originally done under the same name, the finished work of to-day being with difficulty d stinguishe-d from some exquisitepiece of chinaware. Poker work, also, is an old-time craft, which the modern improvements of staining and painting in of tiie design have brought forward to popularity. As articles decorated in this d'aft are so useful and durable, they are always eagerly sought after, and many such examples will he found in fruit pedestals and bowls, nuts, sweets, etc-., also trays and boxes.

Included in the large number of guests staying at the Masonic Hotel are the following: Messrs Nat and V. Kettle (Napier); Mrs G. Busby, Misses Busby (2), Master Busby, Miss Ellis (Tokomaru Bay), Mr and Mrs Angus Dods (Wairoa), Mr Burke (Napier), Mr and Mrs Ardlc (Wairoa), Mr and Mrs Riddiford(Wairoa), Mr J. Irwin (Wellington), Mr Reeve (Tolaga Bay), Messrs Wade-Gray (2), Hunter (2), (Hastings), Mr Standon (Hamilton), Mill. Shannon (Wellington), Mr H. Coyle (Wellington), M.r Hegarty (Dunedin), Mrs Aitken, Miss Aitkcn, Mr and Mrs L. Coop.

One of the most delightful functions held during Carnival Week was the cabaret at the I.e Grand Lounge on Thursday. Many very beautiful frocks were worn and seen to advantage in the picturesque surroundings. The cabaret tables were brightened with fragrant flowers, whilst colored balloons, confetti, and spot lights etc., all contributed to a very gay scene. The dancers much appreciated the spirited strains of the .jazz hand. Miss Flora Shaw who is leaving for Oaniaru about the end of this month will be succeeded by Mr Duncan MacLennan, from the well-known family of teachers and exponents of national, fancy and ballroom dancing in Scotland and England, certificated teacher of dancing, London, also Scotland’s representative solo dancer at the Coronation of King George and teacher for the Caledonian Royal Balls, Lofidon. Miss Shaw was fortunate in having such a formidable successor, whom she selected from the numerous applicants not alone l'or his reputation but from her personal knowledge as a teacher and exponent. Since Mr MacLonnan's arrival in New Zealand lie has won the N.Z. championship in Highland dancing, also the Hector MacDonald Challenge Cup. He is expected to arrive early in February next when he will announce by advertisement the date- for enrolling new pupils.

Of all the exhibits, the metal work will probably held pride of place. Here ancient and modern are charmingly combined, as cxamplccl in embossed pewter-ware, executed in modern conventional design and oxidised to add an antique effect. In this work arc numerous handsome beaten and chased brass, pewter and copper trays for every use. Very dainty also are trays and stands hi embossed pewter for cakes, etc., long-shaped sandwich trays and smaller stands, with glass lining, useful for holding nuts, sweets, etc. Also showing in embossed brass and pewter work artistically embellished with dainty jewels and enamels will he biscuit-boxes, jewel caskets, photo frames, candlesticks, cigar and cigarette boxes, asli trays, etc. Yet another section which will interest every lady is the basket ware. “A basket for every occasion” would appear to have been the club’s motto here. A most effective design lias been used to form a linen basket, which will prove an artistic addition to any bedroom. Shopping baskets and kits in every size will appeal to the most fastidious. In the making of these rushes, pine needles, cane and various colored raffia have been successfully employed. Very new are the fruit stands in this work, picked out in brown and yellow -tonings. V ork-baskets also to be seen include charming small flower, bedecked ones as well as the mere generous size to hold the family mend-

Two very attractive missionary plays -were presented to the public this week by scholars of two Bible classes belonging to Holy Trinity Church. Both plays were from scenes of missionary life, “The Call From India” being an interesting scene from Indian village life, depicting the daily work of a lady missionary, and a missionary nurse. The appeal was made by all these performers for more missionaries to India. The play “Go Tell” included characters from different nations of the world pleading for the Good News to he sent to their countries. These plays included two hymns “From Greenland’s Icy Mountains” and “Christ the Lord is Risen Again”. In the interval between the plays a pianoforte solo was performed by Miss Rachael Wauehop and songs were given bv the Misses J'oan Hill, Lottie Trowel!, and Florence Rack©. The accompaniments were played in an artistic manner by Canon Pa eke and Miss Rachel sVauchop. There was a good attendance, and the sum of about £5 will be sent to the Melanesian Mission. The instructors of the children, and the children themselves are much to bo congratulated for their success, and these talented children might well form a nucleus for a larger effort at some future date.

Tlie Club, from time to time, holds amongst its members small competitions, and one such held recently was for the most original novelty. Those artistic articles being so suitable for small gifts, etc*., are always in great demand, and this year will quite excel anything yet shown in this direction. in its first years, the club was greatly hampered by inability to secure the best of materials, tools, c-tc. However, after much patience and endeavour, it has reached its present successful standing. Such an opportunity to secure this class of artistic work does not occur very often in Gisborne, and all lovers of the rare and beautiful will lie well advised to carefully note the date of this sale, viz., Tuesday, lltli November, at the Citv Hall, commencing at 2 p.m. and kept open throughout the afternoon and evening. GISBORNE WOMEN’S CLUB.

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At the close of the evening the Vicar thanked the performers, and congratulated them on their creditable work and made the appeal for more interest in foreign missions. The evening concluded with a special prayer for the Melanesian Mission, and the singing of the National Anthem.

The Literary Circle of the Gisborne Women’s Club invite all members and their friends (men included) to an evening in the Club rooms on Thursday next, Nov. 6th, at 8 p.m. Every year the Club makes an effort on liehalf of the Dr. Barn ado’s Homes ami this time Mr Wilkes has kindly promised to give “A Chat About His Trip Home” when a small charge will be made, the funds going to the Homes. There will bo some musical items and supper. All members are asked to make a point of. attending The Literary Circle assure them of a treat in store for them.

HOLY TRINITY SALE OF WORK

ANIMATED SCENES IN CITY HALL.

The Holy Trinity Ladies’ Guild are holding their annual Sale of Work and Exhibition of’ Flowers-in tbo City Hall on Saturday next, Nov. Bth. As these ladies give one afternoon a week for eight, months in the year, it is hoped that parishioners and friends will rally round them and help them to make this their final effort for the year a huge success. Gifts for any of the stalls will be acceptable, and anyone having flowers can make a display of them without any charge. There will he a special display of roses and other flowers from Mrs Henry White’s beautiful garden. Tickets can he obtained from any of the members.

The City Hall was the scene of much brilliance on Monday evening last when the annual Hunt Ball was Held amid festoons of lilies, pink ivy geranium interspersed with native lriliage and palms. .Pictures representative of hunting were hung on all the available wall space, and an interesting hunting frieze adorned the stage which was fitted up as a sittingout recess. The room adjoining the ball-room was arranged as a lounge, and a pedestal of flowers formed a decorative centre-piece. A well-appoint-ed supper was served at tables gay with pink roses and other choice flowers. _ Overhead the lights were shaded in pink and crimson. The music was a popular feature. Mrs Thompson’s orchestra being in attendance.

The dance committee responsible for the evening’s enjoyment consisted j of Mesdames 11. Drummond, Jamieson (lion see.), W. G*. Sherratt, T. Slierratt, Macleod, all wearing graceful black toilettes r Mrs J. C. JM. Thomas attired in orange tinted brocaded velvet; Mrs J. R. Murphy in a draped pastel tinted toilette, and Mrs It. 'O', Burke wearing a very pretty gown of Royal blue velvet. M’iss B. Gregory (debuta’nte) was frocked charmingly in flesh colored georgette with a very dainty overdress of white chantilly lace attractively fashioned ; Mrs' Blake .Mason (Hawke’s Bav) stylish gown of black satin with black sequined overdress; Miss H. Bern an (Hawke’s Bay) orange tinted frock effectively beaded in silver ; Miss IST. McNiven, uncommon frock of primrose tint: Mrs H. R. Williams, particularly beautiful toilette of o.ratige shaded chiffon velvet - with shoulder straps of sequins and ■ silver. Others in much admired frocks were Misses Lovering, Bunns and Vnile ( Auckland), Stott and Bristow (Wellington), A. Anderson (Napier) and Williams. _ ' ,