THE SOCIAL ROUND

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 223, 20 September 1929, Page 11

THE SOCIAL ROUND

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. J. A. Rcid, of Napier, is at the Grand Hotel. ■i * * » Sirs. H. Smith, of Dargaville, is staying at the Royal Hotel. i* * * 9 Mrs. W. Bongard, of Thames, is stayin" at the Central Hotel. 0 * T O * Mrs. Trevor R. Bloomfield, of Waiuku, is staying at Cargen Hotel. * * * * Mrs. F. S. Goukling, of Dargaville,- !» spending a holiday in Auckland. « * * ■» Mrs. Norman Hanna and family have "one home after a holiday at Hotel Moil Dcsir. ♦ * * » Mrs. E. A. Henderson, Hamana Street, Devonport, is on a visit to Eotonia and is staying at Waiwera House. * * « '» » Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Sparling, Aria, Te Kuiti, who have been spending a holiday in the South, have returned home. Mrs. Moore, Miss Ferguson, and the Misses Fitzgerald are amongst those j staving at Hotel Mon Dcsir, Takapuna.j • . j Mr. and Mr. J. Matheson and -Miss Matheson (Devonport), Mr. and Mrs. Carruthers (Palinerston North), are staying at Beach House, Milford. IMi-. and Mrs. Col well, who have been staying at Beach House, Milford, for some weeks, have returned to their home, Linton Park, Henderson. SOCIAL GATHERINGS. The Swanson Women's Institute held their monthly meeting on Wednesday. Mrs. W. Taylor was in the chair. A competition of jumbled names was held, Miss Freeman winning the prize. Miss Laurio and Miss Freeman were the hostesses. » •» « * The Birkenhead and Northcotc Orphans' Club held a '"ladies' night" in the Palais Theatre, Northcote, last evening. The programme included selections by the club's orchestra, under the eondiictorship of Mr. G. W. Bowes, and also by Ingall's Hawaiian orchestra; songs by Messrs. Fryer Baislier, E. Snell, C. Hunter and H. Wood; humorous items by Messrs. Bex Yates, Dan Flood and Ijayniond Reeve; conjuring by Mr. E. Axford, and elocutionary items by Mr. B. Hartnian. A dance followed. * * * * Mrs. B. Lange, of Honolulu, gave a farewell tea at the J.C.L. rooms yesterday afternoon, when anemones in various shades were used 011 the tea tables. Mrs. Lange wore a eicl blue cloth coat and skirt, with a black hat; Mrs. Moritzon! was in almond green tailored suit and ! beige hat. Among the guests were: , Mrs. Yock, Mrs. Wectman, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Goldwatei\ Mrs. Raven, Mrs. Muir, Mrs. Hutter, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. G. Pezaro, Mrs. C. Phillips, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. 11. Cotter, Mrs. Gaudin, Mrs. Israel, Mrs. G. Hutchison, Mrs. Crope, Miss Moses, Miss Alexander.

A meeting was held last week at Miss Walsh's house, Koliimarama, of the Tamaki Boathouse Funds Committee. Miss Walsh, the retiring president, read a satisfactory report 011 the good ■work done in three months by the committee, and also thee onditions governing trusteeship of funds. 111 this short time the sum of £47 4/3 was raised. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring oilicers, president, Miss Walsh; vice-president, Mrs. Madill; secretary, Mrs. B. Clark; treasurer, Mrs. Barnes; eommitteo representative, Mrs. Reid. The following officers were elected for tlir 1 coming year: President, Mrs. Jvaspci ; ice-president, Mrs. Clark; secretary, Miss M. White; treasurer, Mrs. Madill; committee representative, Mrs. Keid.

A surprise party was held at Mr. H. Skeen's residence, Mawera Road, Green Lane, on Wednesday night, when dancing took place in the reception room. During the evening Mrs. W. Bowden and Miss I). Bain sang duets. The supper room was tastefully decorated with spring flowers. Those present were: Mrs. H. Skeen, in navy blue satin; Mrs. T. Laivson, ring, velvet; Mrs. W. Bowden, dove grey satin with mauve; Miss G. Lawson, blue ring velvet; Miss D. Bain, navy crepe de chine with fawn; Miss 51. Lawson, green satin beaute; Miss P. Harley, sea green with white fur; Miss A. Woodlock, pink georgette with silver; Miss E. Edmonds, pale blue net over satin; Miss R. Bowden, red silk with gold; Miss D. Skeen, lemon georgette and green; Miss 11. Lawson, red crepe de chine; Miss R. Lawson, pink crepe de chine.

A Plunket children's fancy dress ball was held in the Coronation Hall, Te Kopuru, Northern Wairoa. Following is a list of, some of the children, with their fancy dresses, who took part in the grand march: Dulcio Searle, pompomette; Audrey Switzcr, goblin; Betty Searle, night fairy; I. Clark, rainbow; B. Lethbridge, Early English; Enid Wordsworth, Hawaiian; Jean Newport, hunch of violets; Joan Stubbs, militaire; Marjorio Woollams, woodland fairy; Pain. Marshall, Early Victorian; Irene Pulham, wasp; Valerie Kelly, cabaret girl; Mavis Rope, Grandma; Ken. Ankett, Karitano goods; Jim Guy, Bengal native officer; Reg. Hewitson, Red Indian; Ray Kelly, Spanish cavalier; D;ck Rope, Sylvia Starch; Jim Meredith, orpington rooster, Pat Basset, Orlando; Douglas Winters, cowboy; Linden Pulham, Dutch bov; Betty and Jack Guy, Jack and Jill.

A social evening was held in tlie Foresters' Hall, Birkenhead, on Thursday, when Miss L. McPhail, the friendly societies' queen in the Birkenhead Fire Brigade carnival was the principal guest. Miss McPhail chose a frock of white crepe de chine, relieved with blue ]ace. Among rtlie others present were: Mrs. Turvey, in cream silk; Mrs. E. Wallis, navy silk, relieved with red; Mrs. Brennan, pale blue knitted silk; Miss V. iSicliolls, pink crepe de chine with over lace; Miss K. Donahoe, pale pink satin; Miss J. Wallis, eau de nil green silk; Mrs. C'. M. Davenport, navy blue georgette: Mrs. Blackwcll, pale blue silk; Miss 0. Re veil, figured crepe de chine; Mrs. Groin, cinnamon repp: Mrs. A. Pugli, blue crepe de chine with brown trimmings; Mrs. E. T. Harlim, figured crepe de chine; Mrs. A. Thorburn, vleux rose and apple; Mrs. Bloor, pink rayon and lace.

Sirs. R. Buchanan, of Quadrant Road. Onehunga, entertained the members of tho Onehunga Croquet Club at a bridge and "500" afternoon yesterday, when the lounge and dining room were artistically arranged with crystal bowls of trumpet daffodils and poppies. Each guest was | presented with a posy of primroses and | violets. Prizes were won by Mrs. 11. Bray, Mrs. J. Macklow, Mrs. A. Brown, and Miss Ira Sutherland. Mrs. Buchanan received tho guests in a black Mechlin lace over peach satin. Among the guests were: Mrs. C. J. Sclinauer, Mrs. A. Craig,! Mrs. W. J. Court, Mrs. V. Kirk, Sirs. Law, Mrs. C. F. Francis, Sirs. W. Davenport, Mrs. J. G. Neill, Mrs. W. Pascoe, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. C. F. R. Harrison, Sirs. C. F. Patterson, Sirs. H. Bray, Sirs. S. Davenport, Sirs. A. Brown, Sirs. C. Foote, Sirs. R. Fordham, Sirs. J. Ivirkwood, Sirs. S. Vella, Sirs. Wathew, Sirs. R. Fordham, Mrs. S. Burgess, Sirs. Trevor George, Sirs..A. E. Trayes, Sirs. Gibbs, Sirs. George Court, Sirs. 11. A. Robertson, Sirs. Hook, Sirs. H. R. Slackenzie, Sirs. A. A. Kenny, Sirs. A. Hickman, Sirs. J. Gill, Sirs. J. Graham, Sirs. J. Y. Warren, Sliss E. Sclinauer, Sliss Sym, Sirs. Slackie, Sliss Hickman.

There was a good attendance at the Royal Oak Hall on Wednesday evening, when a "Ladies' Night" was held by the San Toy School of Dancing. _ Among those present were: Mrs. Rusk, in black velvet, steel embroideries; Mrs. Anderson, black georgette, rose; Mrs. Billings, black velvet and diamante; Mrs. Sullie, ravens wing satin; Miss M. Cowley, pistache green taffeta; Miss L. Hosking, apricot crepe de chine; Miss I. An Id, cherry and gold shot taffeta; Miss M. Robinson, rose mousseline; Miss I. Picknell, cerise crepe de chine; Miss Leonard, can de nil ninon; Miss Ellen Cammock, rose taffeta; Miss Geddyes, clematis georgette; Miss Nay lor, Naples blue ninon; Miss Griffiths, black velvet and silver lace; Miss P. Alexander, vieux rose georgette, with princess blue; Miss N. Goldsbury, delphinium blue lace; Miss A. Grant, ivory georgette; Miss Ingle, capucine ninoii; Miss Edna Smith, lime taffeta and gold lace; Miss I. Rennie, rust georgette, oxidised lace and black shawl; Miss A. Ruddle, jade crepe de chine; Miss A. Robinson, shrimp georgette; Miss Bustoff, black, hand embroidered in shades of rose; Miss Weal, rose crepe de chine. £ m • * A children's fancy dress party- and dance- was held in St. Michael's hall, Belmont, last night in conjunction with the Belmont-Bayswater branch of the League of Mothers. Mrs. J. T, E. Mitchell, tho Auckland president, accompanied by Miss A. N. Arey, the secretary, judged the dresses. -The prize winners were:—Children under three: Marie Lidgard, early Victorian,'l; Olive Corlett, Cupid,.2. Children under seven: Boy, .Mervyn Dowle, Dutch boy; girl. Dawn Schulz, butterfly. Children under 12: Boy, Jimmie Lidgard, pirate; girl, Grace Gerand, "Bubbles". Over 12 and under 16: Marie McLeod, Oak jams, and Ruth Day, as Bagwash. After the prizes were distributed, boxes of chocolates were given to every, child who took part in the recent concert and production of "The Sleeping Beauty," also balloons were given to all others. Those in fancy dress were: Betty Eckersley, as a carnival pierrette; Helen Cameron, fairy; Marie Lidgard, early Victorian; Marie Burton, fairy queen; Una Hay, 80-peep; Delma Schulz, Dutch girl; Grace Gerand, "Bubbles"; Veda. Hay, Dolly Varden; Dawn Hay, butterfly; Mervyn Eckersley, carnival pierrette; Jessie Hay, "The Prince"; Tina Hay, fairy; Mary McLeod, Oak jams; Ruth Day, North Shore Bagwash; Irene McArthur, "The Sweetest Thing in the Room"; Thelma Bramley, gipsy; Betty Blackwell, blue fairy; Milly Bramley, fairy; Jean Brady, Queen of Hearts; Enid Clark, carnival pierrette;, Xandy Atkins, moth; Barbara Hawkesworth, fairy; Juno Gerand, a daisy; Mervyn Dowle, a Dutch boy; Alfred Bramley, Red Indian; Douglas Bramley, Royal Fusilier; Bert Cahill, a lost parcel; Norvin Schulz, Spanish boy; Keith Hay, "I'm Nobody's Darling"; Geoffrey and John Burton, two "follies"; " Maurice Jones, Lord Chamberlain; Reg. Jones, a drummer boy; Jim Jones, a dude; Jim Lidgard, a pirate. The committee re- 1 sponsible for the party were: Mrs. A W. Jones, Mr. Cocld, Mrs. Day, Mrs. : Dickson, ' Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Newey, Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Segar, Mrs. Matthews, ' and Mrs. Naylor. Suitable music was played' by Mrs. Young. -

A Mothers' Exhibition Day, in conjunction with the Belmont-Bayswater League of Slothers, was held in St. Slichael's Hall, Belmont, yesterday afternoon. Sirs. J. W. Williamson, the Slayoress of Takapuna, who opened the proceedings, was presented with a bouquet of beautiful spring flowers by little Olive Corlett. Prize-winners in the open classes were:—Crochet or handknitted article, Mrs. Sullivan 1, Sirs. Bramley 2 and 3; liand-embroidered articles, Sirs. D. Stevens 1, Sliss 0. Platts 2. Slembers' Class: Slost useful article made out of old garments or material, Sirs. Codd 1, Mrs. Budgeon 2, Sirs. A. W. Jones 3; best hand-embroid-ered article, Sirs. Lennan 1, Sirs. Bramley 2 and 3. Flower section, open classes: Collection of bulbs, Sirs. Day 1, Sirs. Budgeon 2; cut flowers, Sirs. Day 1, Sirs. Codd 2, Sirs. Whitling 3. Slembers' classes: Decorated table, Sirs. Newey 1, Sirs. A. W. Jones 2; best buttonhole, Eeg. Jones 1, Maurice Jones 2; lady's spray, Sirs. Day I. Cooking, open classes: Plate of gems, Sirs. Stewart 1; sponge cake (no decoration), Sirs. Eckersley 1; jam sandwich (no butter), Sirs. Robinson 1; home-made sweets, Sirs. Trenwith. A special class (open), best article made out of a sugar bag, Sirs. Brady 1; heaviest hen eggs, Sirs. Day 1. The judges were: Needlework, Sirs. Brown (Devonport); flowers, Sirs. Hopkins; cooking, Sliss Brown (Devonport). A cooking demonstration was given by Sirs. Hay, assisted by Sirs. Scliulz and Sirs. Bramley. The stallholders were: Slesdames Codd, Dickson, Lennan, Cameron, Sharpe, Eckersley, Naylor, Campbell and Day.

STAFF DANCE. Scots Hall .was attractively decoratcd in tones of green and gold, and with small tables holding bowls of spring flowers, for the social given by the directors of Slessrs. Winstone, Limited, last evening. Tho stage was set as a trellised summer house, surrounded by a garden. Sir. G. Winstone, senr., and Mr. G. Winstone, jun., welcomed tho guests, Sir. England and Sir. Alexander replying oh behalf of those present. The musical programme was rendered by Messrs. Bellas, England, Alexander, Alan SlcElwain, Keith Liddle, Galloway, Simpson, Phillips and Holdsworth. Dancing was indulged in after supper. Sirs. Fred Winstone wore a black satin and georgette; Sirs. George Winstone, jade green embroidered chiffon; Sliss Winstone, almond green georgette, beaded in gold; Sliss Hilda Winstone, shell pink taffeta, beige shawl, embossed in blue chenille; Sirs. Baskett, black marocain and Oriental shawl.

LODGE DANCE. Court Edith Cavell, A.0.F., celebrated its 20tli anniversary with a long night in the Foresters' Theatre, Onehunga, last evening. The committee were Mesdames A. Kelsall, C. Arnott, A. E. Clark, C. Smith, E. Rowling, A. F. Smith, H. llae, 0. Olives and W. Caughey, Misses G. 'Brain, I'. Gargin, 11. and K. Couch, E. Baekhurst. The music was supplied by Mainland's orchestra. The district executive was represented by Bro. S. King, D.S.C.R., Bro. G. H. Hughes, D.J.8., and Bor. W. Porter, D. Treas., Bro. F. C. Pace, president of the United Friendly Societies. Mr. E. Morton, Mayor of Onehunga, was also present, and also representatives from the following Foresters' Courts: —Pride of Onehunga, Newmarket, Nil Desperandum, Maid Marion, Zealandia, Balmoral and Ellerslio. Songs wcro contributed by Mrs. L. Smith, Miss Irma Kitchen, and an exhibition of Spanish dancing was given by Miss Elsie Smith and Miss Jean Auger. Among those present were: Miss Edna Morton (Mayoress) in Canton georgette and sequin; Mrs. Olives, figured rayon; Mrs. A. Kelsall, honey beige crepe de chine; Mrs. H. Ilae, mauve crepe de chine; Mrs. F. Baekhurst, moonlight blue crepe de chine; Mrs. C. Arnott, floral silk georgette; Mrs. G. 11. Clark, blue niarocain; Mrs. J. C. Sibbin, deep shell pink satin with coffee lace; Mrs. H. A. Weaver, pink and blue georgette; Mrs. H. Weaver, black figured satin; Mrs. A. Sutton, ivory georgette, silver lace; Mrs. C. Husband, black satin beaute, gold lace; Mrs. R. Lavton, black velvet lace with georgette; Mrs. Eraser, nigger brown crepe do chine and beige; Mrs. 1. Taylor, apple green georgette; Mrs. T. H. Brain, navy blue crepe de chine and beige; Mrs. G. Greenland, royal blue georgette and silver lace; Mrs. P. Jamieson, taffeta and silver lace; Mrs. E. E. Rawlins, mauve crepe de chine; Mrs. Thompson, nattier blue crepe de chine; Mrs. Burrows, brown silk niarocain; Mrs. F. Babington, black georgette and black lace; Mrs. F. Cooke, black georgette and flame; Mrs. E. Mann, ivory crepe de chine and silver lace; Mrs. Leo Brain, sea green satin beaute, gold lace; Mrs. L. Williams, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. Oates, navy blue silk and fawn; Mrs. A. F. Smith, floral rayon and lace; Mi's. M. Thorley, navy figured georgette; Mrs. P. Billings, black georgette; Misses Kathleen Cartan, petunia georgette with silver; E. Baekhurst, black crepe de chine and scarlet; M. Venables, rose ring velvet with blue and silver; D. Climo, pink georgette and diamante; S. Jones, black crepe de chine; I. Hodden, black chenille georgette; Agnes Crosby, black chenille georgette; Nancy Crosby, rose charmeuse and georgette; Mavis Wyllie, lettuce green georgette; A. Anderson, flame silk georgette; S. Gilbert, white georgette and silver lace; R. Hendry, blue satin and gold net; P. Nelson, black velvet and ninon frills; E. Smith, black ninon over satin; J. Anger, black georgette over scarlet; I. Pickness, cherry crepe do chine and georgette; I. Griffiths, rainbow lame and blue georgette; D. Mcßurney, blue crepe de chine and silver lace; L. Ayling, pink floral ninon; T. M. Crystal, panne velvet and georgette; N. Hill, mauve satin, silk lace skirt; M. Saunders, cyclamen crepe de chine; P. Weaver, blue crepe de chine; S. Miller, blue crepe de chine, silver lace; M. Hart, white georgette silver lame; Mabel Bray, rose taffeta and diamante; Ruby Couch, eau de nil georgette; Phyllis Gargan, shell ping georgette and cream Spanish sha.wl; —. Thompson, nil green georgette and diamante; Kathleen Couch, scarlet georgette, black Spanish shawl; Elsie Beliuigham, apricot crepe de chine and diamante; Ivy Barr, moonlight blue georgette, shell pink shawl; Hazel Hill, turquoise blue georgette, beaded in silver; Phyllis Rae, floral crepe de chine, Oriental shawl; Irma Kitchen, mauve crepe r 5 chine, gold lace; Stella Ansel], green shot silk, silver lace; Gwen Brain, vieux rose crepe de chine; —.

Calvert, beige lace and crepe de chine; I. W. Smith, duchess blue crepe de chine and lace.

GLEN EDEN DANCE. The Glen Eden Hall presented a pretty picture on the occasion of the annual ball of the Glen Eden Bowling Club on Wednesday evening. Among the guests were: Mrs. Firth, in navy crepe do chine; Mrs. Perkins, midnight blue embossed georgette; Mrs. J. Bond, vioux rose satin; Mrs. Grouchcr, black brocade; Mrs. Routley, grey chenille; Mrs. Fox, black satin beaute; Mrs. Kirkpatrick, black crepo do chine and gold; Mrs. J. Edleston, jade green crepo faille and diamante; Mrs. Waddell, black lace over crepo do chine; Mrs. Martin, black georgette, diamante; Mrs. Naulls, cream radium laee; Mrs. • Etherington, navy georgette; Mrs. Edwards, brown silk; Mrs. Game, mushroom pink embossed georgette; Sirs. Gilbert, black georgette, applique roses; Mrs. Cooper, carmine pan no velvet and georgette; Mrs.Rotherliam, two tones wine georgette; Mrs. Lawrie, cream crepe do chine, and painted shawl; Mrs. Iv. Routley, apricot georgette; Mrs. F. Williams, salmon taffeta; Mrs. Swanson, bright rose beaded silk net ; Mrs. Harnett, black satin and georgette; Miss I. Erikson, cream chenille and georgette; Miss Shackleton, almond green embossed chenille and georgette; Miss Withers, oyster taffeta; M,iss Brassington, figured ray silk; Miss Hieatt, saxo velvet; Miss V. Leslie, salmon crepe do chine; Miss Leslie, lemon net over silk; Miss Tlieet, gold I satin; Miss M. Butler, apricot georgette; Miss E. Smythe, powder blue georgette, silver lace; Miss E. Roberts, green crepo satin; Miss Roberts, lemon figured silk; Miss M. Gardner, jade crepo do chine; Miss F. Perris, orange crepo do chine; Miss Bentley, apricot satin, gold lace; Miss IT. Perkins, jade satin and silver; Miss King, champagne spun silk; Miis R. Perkins, chenille georgette and silver; Miss A. Strahan, rose taffeta and silver; Miss I Routley, almond green georgette, chenille shawl; Miss X. Routley, floral silver tissue; Miss Miller, flame satin; Miss Douglas, golden brown chenille; Miss J. Douglas, pink georgette; Miss Allan, lime georgette, laco panel; Miss Thompson, Nile green georgette and silver; Miss Malam, flame tangerino taffeta; Miss Strong, sunset crepo de chine; Miss Sunde, pink georgette; Miss Errington, pink satin beaute; Miss A. Sheohcrd, jade cau de nil velvet; Miss M. Sunde, salmon crcpo do chine; Miss 31. Errington. turquoise blue crepo do chine; Miss J. Dorn, moonlight blue crepc do chine; Miss D. Hemming, daffodil satin and jade; Miss G. Green, rose georgette and velvet; Miss Hardiinan, palo green floral georgette; Miss J. Hemming, electric blue satin and silver; Miss M. Bradley, oyster satin and blue; Miss M. Moores, pale green and silver.

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK. ROBB—RUSSELL. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, recently, when the contracting parties were Sliss Slavis E. Russell, of Opaheke, and Sir. Ernest Robb, of Okaliukiira, Taumariiiiui. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother-in-law, Sir. S. Guthrie, was charmingly attired in a frock of ivory gcorgetto with tight-fitting bodicc, the hand-embroidered skirt falling in uneven hemline, tho beautiful veil, which formed tho train, being held in place with a coronet cap and clusters of orange blossoms. She was attended by Sliss Olive Russell as bridesmaid and a little flowor girl, Norlene Guthrie, niece of the bride. Tho duties of best man were carried out by Sir. A. Buick, of Okahukura.

RUSHTON—BARLTROP. The marriage took place 011 September IG, in the Beresforcl Street Congregational Church, Auckland, between Miss Jessie Margaret Barltrop and Mr. Frank Joseph Rushton, both formerly of Northampton, England. The Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church with her father, Mr. H. J. Barltrop. She wore a frock of hyacinth blue crepe de chine, with blue hat to match, and carried a charming bouquet of cream double daffodils and blue primroses with line maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Kathleen C. Barltrop, wore a frock of old rose, trimmed with black, and black hat. She carried a bouquet of pink gladiolae and pink Iccland poppies. Mr. Ernest Cavit, cousin ot' tlie bridegroom, was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mount Albert. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Barltrop, Misses Edna and Kathleen Barltrop, Mrs. Mabel C'avit, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cavit and family, and the Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher.

KEESING —MASTERS. A wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church, Paeroa, on Wednesday, when Mr. Ernest Arthur Keesing, of Te Aroha, second son of Mr. H. S. and Mrs. Keesing, of Auckland, was married to Miss Iris Estelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Masters, late of Manawaru, but now of Paeroa. The Rev. Weadon was the officiating minister, and the bride was given away by her father. The bride was attired in ivory georgette and silver hand-made net, with long handworked train embroidered with handsome silver . laced edging. The bridesmaid, Miss Myra Keesing, sister to the bridegroom, wore almond green georgette with silver headgear, and Misses Joyce and Irene Avey, nieces of the bride, acted as flower girls. They wore shell pink georgette with dainty navy trimming, with crinoline hats to match and carried primrose posies. Mr. L. C. Masters, brother to the bride, was best man. The bride's mother was attired in a handsome frock of black satin richly embroidered, and carried a, bouquet of anemones. Mrs. H. S. KeesLng's costume was of grey, with hat to match. The church was florally decorated by the brido's girl friends. The • reception was held at the Commercial Hotel, 70 guests I being present.