WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10309, 19 January 1927, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

(By Sally.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. G. AL Reynolds are attending. the Wairoa races. Miss Margaret Broadhurst is visiting Opotiki. Miss Doris Broadhurst is the guest of Mrs. Harold Williams, East Coast. Misses K. and N. Pittar leave this week on a visit to Wellington.

Miss Rita, Matthews returned on Saturday from a holiday spent in Rotorua and Auckland.

Miss Maisie White (Hawke’s Bay), is the guest of Miss -Nan JeTlrey, Peliiri.

Mrs’ Shand (Christchurch) is visiting, her daughter Mrs. Nelson Foster, Stout Street.

Mrs. A. R. Blundcn (North Canterbury) is the guest of her .sister, M.rs. Nelson Foster.

Mrs. and the Misses Cotterill have returned from a holiday visit to the Coast.

Miss Clayton-Green, of Hamilton, is the guest of Miss Z. Will.ams, “Naurea.”

Miss McLean (late principal of Wellington Girl’s College) left Wellington by the Maunganui, on route to India and England.

Mrs. AY. S. Miller and her daughter left for Napier last week and intend visiting AYellington and Auckland.

Mrs. Ruddock and her daughter Judy, of Napier, who have been staying at the Masonic Hotel lor the last few days return home by service car this morning.

Air. Irvin Aloore, who has been spending a holiday in Christchurch and Dunedin with ■ his brother, Prolessor Fredrick Ato ore of the Royal Academy of Alusic, London, returns to Gisborne this week.

On November 29th tlie marriage took place at Chelsea Register Office, of Cahtain Reginald Cheyne Berkeley, ARC'., late Liberal ALT', for Central Nottingham, author and playwright, and Airs. Clarre Hildegarde Gertrude Digbv. Captain Berkeley is wellknown in New Zealand, particularly in the north.

Gisborne is now enjoying summer weather which is long over due, and the belated warmth is causing great enthusiasm for bathing and tennis. Saturday was perfect and both the Kaiti and AVhataupoko courts were veil patronised, some of the players at the latter club including: Mesdames T. B. Heath, S. Clare G. AV. Willock, Alisses C deLatomyAl -Armstrong, 0. Slierratt, H. Black, B. Murrav, Aland© Barker, AL and E. Hegarty, L. King. K. and N. I’ittar, M '"Macaulay, Aluriel and J. Barker, G. Buswell, and- AL Thodey. Airs. Hugh Clirisp and Misses G. Bowen, amfx. AlcLaurin dispensed a dainty afternoon tea : a howl of gallardins charmingly arranged decorated tlie table.

The Duchess of York’s hats include fifteen planned by herself, and made hy a girl milliner formerly employed tiv a’lirm which supplied most of the Duchess's trousseaux, and who lately set up in business tor herself. With the milliner’s help, the Duchess planned liats to wear with hot weather frocks, mostly of crinoline straw ■ white, pink, or blue, ot a shape which her Roval Highness prefers—ide at the sides, turned up in front, usually just, a simple flower or tenor ornamentation. None indicates startling changes ot fashion.

Two old residents of Hawke s Bay are in the public eye just now. Sir Douglas Alaclean, whose knighthood was recently announced, and Air. J. H. Coleman, who celebrated the oUth year of his residence in Napier and the 65th of his residence in Hawke s Bav bv presenting £SOOO to the Napier Hospital Board. Both these men have been very generous. Each m his way has done great things lor the country of his adoption and to each the Great War brought sorrow and great loss. Sir Douglas Alaclean’s only son, Captain Algernon Alaclean, serving with his Scottish regiment, was badly woundeci at the Mons retreat. He never fully recovered, and died in Napier some few years ago. Air. Coleman’s son was killed in France.

FAREWELL' AT fOKOAIAKU. The ladies of the Tokomam Bay Presbyterian Church Guild and School Improvement Fund Committee and also many friends, gathered at the Alasonic Hall, Tokomam, on Thursday to bid farewell' to Airs. DE. Ramsay, who is leaving for Auckland verv soon. The afternoon was spent with a musical programme and competitions, one of which was non by the guest' of the afternoon. A duet was played by the Alisses Conoll, and Aliss Olsen, of Wellington, sang old favorites, one number being “Annie Laurie.” Mrs. Grant, on behalf (Si the subscribers, presentee. Mrs Ramsay with <x substantial cheque, at the same-time wishing her .all prosperity and happiness. Miss ousworth as a member of the School Improvement Fund Committee endorsed Airs. Grant’s remarks. Airs. Ramsay had given much help to the. committee. Airs. Ramsay feelingly replied, after which ‘-For She's a Jolly Good Fellow” was sung and also' “Auld Lang Syne.'” TENNIS PARTY. A delightful all-day tennis party was given by Airs. A. G. Jeffrey at; her home Peliiri, during the week end.. Beautiful weather prevailed and the lovely garden was looking its best. Some excellent tennis was enjoyed by both players and spectators. Sprays of rose pink elarkia artistically arranged decorated the drawingroom, and sweet peas in silver vases decorated the luncheon table. Airs. Jeffrey received the guests in a graceful frock of black marocain and a black hat. . Miss Nan Jeffrey wore a striped fugi tennis frock and a white hat. Some of the guests included: Air. and Airs. J. Bellerby, Mr. and Airs. B. Alossman, Alisses Al. White, N. Stock, Al. Buswell, AL Aluir, Norma and Nell Steele, Pendreight, Beckett, and Gillingham: Alessrs A. C. Steele, R. Jeffreys, A.* Broadhurst, S. -E. Gillingham, C. Alossman, A. Steele, Dickinson, Sturgess and Ted Gillingham.

# AN AFTERNOON TEA. Alt- F. *l. Barker invited a lew of her friends*to a very enjoyable tea at her home- on Fridav'afternoon.-;.'..: The drawing-room = was; .charmingly- deedratiott-with dream and. cyclamen dnhliafw Tea- was served in) tfie- dim ncr. room tlie • -table ■ decorations ‘ being mauve snahins and asparagus fern. Afrs. Barker was wearing a graceful frock of cream georgette with a

deep coloured border in conventional design. . A'lrs. AleJLean was becomingly gowned in blue floral crepe-de-chine. Aliss Barker was m white erepe-de-cliine with floral trimmings, and a black bangkok straw hat. Others present included: Alesdames AV. Barker, G. Stock, J. Blair, J C. Field, C. Margoliouth, Randall Slierratt, AV. Clark, F. T. Morgan, AV. D. Lysnar, Jex-Biake, F. Humphreys, and G. I. Parker, Alisses E. jj and L. Barker, Craig, AA r . Lysnar, M. and J. Barker, AL and 0.. Sherratt, D. and J. Slierratt, Alaude Barker, and J. and M. Blair. A FAREAVELL PARTY.

On the eve of the departure of Mr. and Airs. A. Al. Thomson for AVellington, where they are taking up their residence, a number of friends assembled at their homo in Harris Street to bid them farewell and wish them the best of good luck. The evening was spent very pleasurably. Air. A. C. Cooke, in proposing the health of Air. and Airs. Tliomson, remarked on the greatpopularity enjoyed by both and how greatly they would be missed. Air. Thomson, in responding, said that both lie and Airs. Thomson were leaving Gisborne with very great regret, and hoped that their many friends here, when visiting AVellington, would not forget to call on them, when they would be assured of a very hearty welcome. Mrs. Thomson received the guests in a charming frock of royal blue georgette, caught at the side with a velvet flower in tones of flame and gold. Amongst those present were: Air. and Airs G. I. Parker, Air and Airs B. Nathan, Air. and Airs. E. Loisei Alisses R. Scott, J. Dunlop, J. Lawford (Auckland), Punter (Wellington) Al. Alacaulay and L. Aluir; Messrs A. C. Cooke, Nolan L. Parker, D. S. Alorris, L. A. Greig, N. LoiseE H. E. Dodd, A. Harris, H. Chrisp, and Dr. AlcSweency.

A surprise; PARTY

A most delightful surprise party organised by Alisses Blanche Stewart and Sue Chrisp, was held at Air. and Airs. George Witters’ home, “Woodlands,” on Alonday night, the ocI casion being Hunter Witters’ 21st birthday. ■ Dancing took place in the barn which was gaily decorated with colored streamers in rainbow hues, while balloons and Chinese lanterns added to the charming effect. Supper was set in a large marquee, also artistically decorated. A beauti-fully-iced birthday cake with 21 candles ornamented the centre table. Mr. Rees Allen proposed the health of the guest of honor, and Air. Witters suitably responded. Airs. Witters received the guests in an elegant frock of blue georgette, gracefully draped. Aliss Blanche Stewart wore -a daintv frock of emerald green satin.

Aliss Sue Chrisp was in black georgette beaded in silver with touches of cyclamen. Others present included: Alisses Al. Witters, L. Buscko (Auckland), AL and E. Hegarty, Glennie (3), N. and C. Steele, AL Aluir, D. Hamilton, X. Pittar, N. Bain, V. and F. Alatthews P. Corson, A. Adair, J. Adair, M. Gleadow (Napier), J. and H. Telford, C. and D. Austin, Al. Bruce, AL Eraser, E. Wilson, AL Rees, C. Barker, AL Dodd (Auckland), N. Alartin, N. Ormond, R. Alatthews, AL Pufffet. E. Orawshaw, J. Crawshaw, N. Chrisp, N. Hooper, and H. and K. Sherriff: Alessrs Itandall Witters, R. Allen, V. Caul ton, AV. Blathwayt, G. Rees, AA 7 . Irwin, S. AA r ood (Timaru), Haldane, A. Allen, S. Bellerby, K. Thompson, D. AVhitehead, B. Hegarty, T. Broadhurst, A. G. and E. AlcPhail, P. Pittar, A. and T. Alatthews, G. Alirfield, V. Blackburn, G. Stoneham, D. Woodhouse (Auckland) .T. Elliot (Auckland), J. AYilson, E. Aleldrum, D. Jenny, J. Alouat, A. Chrisp, R. Corson, A. Fraser, and P. Aluir.

A TEA. On Alonday afternoon Airs. G. AL Willianison gave a delightful tea at her home in Russell St. in honor ot Airs. Geoffrey AlcLean of Auckland. Artistically arranged roses decorated the drawing room and the tea table in the dining-room. Mrs. Williamson received the guests in a becoming gown of black crepe-de-chine. Airs. E. H. Alann wore a smart white crepe-de-chine frock and a black picture hat. Aliss Williamson was in golden brown georgette, hat on suite. Airs. McLean navy blue marocain and small blue hat. Some of those present included: Mcsdamcs P. B. Barker, AY rev Nolan, W. Barker, J ex-Blake, Morgan, Agnew-Brown, H. AL Porter, V . B Willock, J. AY. Williams, AV. G. Slierratt, J- B. Kells, Bradley-Sniith, Misses Barker (D, Willis, Tucker, and B. Bradley.

WORK FOR’ AYOAIEN

At the 67th annual meeting of the Society for promoting the Training; of Women (Women’s Loan Training Fund), Airs. Corbett Ashby said that she had always been proud of being married, but she was beginning to realise how tremendously the married woman was indebted to" the work (v the professional woman. It was the high standards to which the unmarried woman had lifted her professions which enabled women to nick their work and their husband, since they were not driven to look on marriage as anything but the ideal and perfect companionship. That meant n lot for the standard of morals and ideals in this country. Fields or work, which she considered worth more attention for educated woman, were Poor Law nursing research work for firms, posts as political organisers. and work in connection-with children’s institutions and the deal and dumb. Cultured, woman were greatlv needed as village nurses and teachers. The Government was only willing +o assist girls overseas who were o-oing as kitehenmaids, hut she could not holo feeling that educated wornen. fruit 'and poultry farmers would lie a "strength to the Empire.

| A TENNIS TEA. Yesterday afternoon Aliss Haxel Nolan gave a most delightful party j «« a farewell to. Airs A. At. Thomson. who is leaving Gisborne to-morrow . to reside, in Wellington. Tlie weather i was ideal and tennis and ten lung were greatly enjoyed. The floral decorations were oarred out in mauve and pink. Crystal vases of roses mid carnations, and bowls of vornrnn decorated the drawing, room. J ea ■mas served -ip the dining-. W/V- , A*d (CIV-iM-l oft, pytistiepiTv* Lgapde-I Y S eabious>deeofatthg : the friWe. M>ss ■ • Nolam• reepiyerl her guests-tm rnsmartv "Hr (tailored™ white prepe. ner puiV anfl a-'white :-r;no • hat.. Mrs Thomson wore m a-’-om 1 ’ frock in white georgette embroidered in pastel toniv and a situ- I beige Jut.

Some of those present inc I tided: Mesdames Wrey .Noun, W. Barker, J. it. Murphy, S. Nathan, G. W* G. I. Parker, G. M.‘ Dodgshun, n. Bennett, Misses Maud Barker, G. Bowen,- Z. .urn li. Wimavns, »J. ,J.iuvford (Auckland), N: W.illinmi, Guy-ton-Green vtia.u M „n), A.. Gray, u. Bagnall, M. I'hoclv '