WANGANUI NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 136, 6 December 1939, Page 16

WANGANUI NOTES

COLLEGIATE CHAPEL

WEDDING

(From "The Post's" Representative.) Lovely masses of arum and Christmas lilies adorned the chapel of the Collegiate School for the redding on Saturday afternoon of Anthea, only daughter of Mrs. F. W. carey and the late Mr. Carey, and Thomas Neil, only son of Mrs. C. Hay-Campbell and the late Mr. Hay-Campbell. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Dr. Maurice Earle, wore a beautiful gown of white lace over silver lame, with a court train lined with lame. The tulle veil was held by a coronet of orange blossom, and the all-white bouquet was composed of watef lilies and sweet peas. Misses Muriel Morrison (Masterton) and Stella Meuli (Wanganui) were bridesmaids, wearing blue "stiffened net, shirred, and with very full skirts. They carried pale pink water lilies. Messrs. N. Meuli (Hawera) and H. Millward attended the bridegroom and the Rev. H. W. Austin performed the ceremony. The school choir was in attendance. Messrs. M. Cullen and B. Haworth were ushers. Mesdames D. Christie and D. "Wilson arranged the beautiful decorations at Mrs. Carey's home, * where a big marquee had been erected on the lawn. Mrs. Carey received her guests frocked in floral chiffon and Mrs. HayCampbell wore beige georgette and lace. When Mr. and Mrs. Hay-Camp-bell left the bride wore a three-piece suit of honey gold fine wool. Tb.eir future home will be at WanganuL Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy, of Mangaweka, celebrated their golden wedding by giving a dance in the Max Theatre to their many friends, and everyone sampled the excellent birthday cake made by Mrs. Murphy. Telegrams and flowers were sent from many parts of both islands, and many beautiful gifts. Rotary Luncheon. Wives and daughters of Rotary Club members were the guests of honour at a luncheon party at Foster's Hotel on Monday when the principal speaker was Miss Nora Sampson. "Wandering Through Holland" was her subject. "Dutch life is aptly illustrated by the barges drifting slowly along the waterways," said Miss Sampson, "a slow, orderly tempo, and everything is clean." Miss J. Werry sang a bracket of songs, accompanied by Miss Gammon. Among those present were Mesdames A. Douglass, A. H. E. Wall, A. R. Donaldson, F. Bethwaite, N. Fulton, E. Walpole, T. Russell, C; S. Jeffs, J. T. Werry, D. G. O'Toole, W. Meikle, E. R. Dale, E. H. Paynter, M. Bignell, J. H. Hensoni J. C. Small, R. E. Hewat, W. Gilbert, Misses" J. Young, R. and J v Walpole, and R. Hansen. Country Club. . Intermittent heavy showers rather spoilt the closing day at the Seafield Country Club, where Canadian foursomes had been arranged. However, a number competed and the winners were Miss M. McGregor and' T. Casey. The club captain, Mr. A. D. Kitto, gave a brief resume of the year's activities, and Mrs. Newburn, patroness of the Women's Club, presented the trophies. The senior champion was Miss P. Bell; I junior champion, Mrs. Hoggie; C grade, Miss Hoggie. i Personal. Mrs. Mewburn is visiting the Exhibition at Wellington. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. McKenzie are* visiting the latter's parents, Major and Mrs. M.. E. Brown, and will leave shortly for Takapuria. Mrs. A. W. Buchanan was a Masterton visitor to the city recently. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur have returned to Wellington after attending the HayCampbell—Carey wedding. Mrs. I. Boyens, Pahiatua, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Bond. Misses N. and T. Gibson have returned to Patea from Wellington. Mrs. A. E. Symes is a Waverley visitor to Wellington. Miss E. Parsons is visiting Hawke's Bay and Wellington. Miss D. Simpson, Wellington, is visiting Waverley. % Mrs. Percy Thomson, Wadestown, will return tomorrow to Wellington from a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. S. Coleman.