Woman's World AND ITS WAYS

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 282, 28 November 1929, Page 13

Woman's World AND ITS WAYS

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK. FILLER Y—STRON GE. A 'wedding of interest took place at St. David's Church yesterday morning, when Miss Joy Winifred Stronge voungest daughter of the late Right Hon. Sir James H. Stronge, Bart., and Ladv Stronge, of Tynan Abbey, Tynan, County* Armagh, Northern Ireland, was married to Major James Carey Fillery, Royal Artillery, Ireland, now of Auckland, second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Fillery, of Hawkehurst, Kent, England. The Rev. D. C. Herron performed the ceremony. Given away by Mr. Edward Russell, the bride was in a leaf green crepe fleuri jumper suit, black and white narrow pipings were worked on the jumper, and the skirt was accordion pleated. A mastic toned ballibuntal hat was appliqued with a small wreath of leaves, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink Mr. John Russell was the best man. Selwyn House, Ayr Street, Parnell, was exquisitely decorated in shades of pink carnations, /a trellised archway and wedding bell being, composed of pijik rambler roses. Mrs. E. L. L'Estrange was the hostess, ana received the guests in a navy crepe fleuri and hat to tone. Among tliose present were: Mrs. Edward Russell, in a floral satin, and fur coat; Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Nolan, Colonel and Mrs. Holgate, Mr. and Mrs. Macky, Mr.» and Mrs. J. Fotheringham, Mrs. Delph, Major and Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Bailey, Dr. and Mrs. Ludbrook, Mr. and Mrs. P. Cropper, Mrs. F. Hellaby, Misses Moss, A. and C. Russell, Mrs. Wynn Williams, McLaughlin, B. Ivissling, Philson, Thomas, Hickman, Wynn Williams, F. Hall, Samuel (3). TAYLOR—HUNT. A picturesque bride was Miss Ruby Mildred Hunt, of Auckland, when she was married to Mr. Fredrick W. G. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, of Mount Albert. The service .was held at St. Matthew's last evening, Canon Grant Cowen officiating. The bride was given away by Mr. W. Torrance, her gown being an ivory georgette Vandyked in glistening silver, and with a tulle hip bow. The veil and train of filmy tulle, was bordered and embroidered in silver, and held in place by a strand of blossom, and silver leaves. She carried a shower bouquet of choice blooms. The bridesmaids, Misses Myrtle and Violet Taylor, wore georgette frocks, the former in apricot and vandyked Oriental lace, the latter in lettuce green inset with floral motifs. They had silver tissue headdresses with wreaths of shaded leaves, and they carried shower bouquets. The train bearers, Ivy and Lily Taylor, wore maize frilled frocks, with forget-me-not trimmings. Little Daphne Taylor and Albert Taylor were flower girl and page boy, the former in powder blue satin, the latter in tilue trousers, white eatin shirt. A floral horse-shoe and long staff of flowers was carried. The Messrs. A. and W. Taylor were best man and groomsman. The reception was at the Carlton Hall, the bride's mother wearing a havy satin ensemble trimmed with beige.

SHIRLEY—MOON. St. Matthew's Church was chosen for the marriage of Hazel, only daughter of Mr. aucl Mrs. W. J. Moon, of Grey Lynn, to Henry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Shirley, of Herne Bay. Canon Grant Cowen officiated. The bride was given away by lier father, and wore a tiered georgette skirt with uneven hem and tulle hip bow, with tight satin bodice in tones of ivory. A wreath of orange blossom round the head held the long tulle train in place, and she carried a sheaf of roses, carnations and lilies. Miss Gladys McLeay was bridesmaid, in a daffodil -frilled georgette and picture hat to tone. A yellow shower bouquet was carried. The little flower girl, Lois Munro, was in an early Victorian frock of airforce blue, with blue and pink bonnet. Mr. R. Trenchard Smith was best man. The reception was held at the Domain Kiosk, which was prettily arranged in pink lights, mauve and pink flowers The bride's mother wore a navy blue georgette, with lace motifs and blue hat,' and carried a crimson rose bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore silver grey marocain and blue hat. Her bouquet was of blue and pink.

ROBERTSON—MITCHELL-COOPER. A wedding took place at St. James' Manse, when Rita Alice, the youngest daughter of Mr. J. C. Mitchell, of Auckland, and adopted daughter of Mr. J. Cooper, Devonport, was married to William Henry, fourth son of Mrs. Hudson, Grey Lynn. The Rev. Harries officiated. The bride looked charming in model sleeveless embossed chenille georgette, caught up at the waist with a diamante buckle, and a spray of orange blossom. The veil of Brussels net was arranged with a cluster of orange blossoms, falling in graceful folds to form a train, and a shower bouquet of white roses, sweet peas and maidenhair fern was carried. The matron of honour, Mrs. W. Davies, sister of the bride, wore a frock of powder blue georgette, with a spray of blue flowers and silver leaves, and blue crinoline picture hat. The .flower girl, Pearl Anderson, niece of the bride, was frocked in shell pink georgette trimmed with tiny rosebuds, and wore a tulle headdress. Mr. W. Davies was best man. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's sister. Mrs. J. Mcintosh, the hostess, wore a frock of henna crepe de chine, with hat to ton»i

GORDON—WILLIAMSON. A wedding was solemnised in St. Columba's Church, Surrey Crescent, when Helen Margaret Annie Olive (Polly), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Williamson, of Westmere, was married to Alan Caswell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon, of Whangamomona. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a frock oi ivory satin beaute. Her embroidered veil forming a train, was arranged at the head with an orange blossom coronet. A bouquet of Christmas lilies and roses, with maidenhair fern, was carried. Mrs, E. Norton, aunt of the bride, was matron of honour, and wore eau de nil green celanese satin and black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr. J. Norton was best man. After the ceremony a reception was given by the brides' parents at Gaiety Hall, where about 60 guests were present, among them being the grandfather, grandmother and great-grandfather of the bride. Mrs. Williamson received her guests in a beige crepe de chine frock, with lace trimmings and hat to tone. A very enjoyable evening was spent.

MARSH—MOULD. The marriage of Miss Agnes Mould, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mould, of Lidgate, Suffolk, and Mr. Edward Lester Marsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, of Ponsonby, was celebrated on Saturday afternoon, at St. Mark's Church, Remuera. The Rev. G. Cruikshank officiated. The bride was given away bv Mr. W. Anderson, and wore white georgette, cut in handkerchief points, and tulle hip bow. The tulle veil had a plait of silver with clusters of blossom at the ears, and a pink and white bouquet was carried. Miss Ina Anderson, the bridesmaid, was in a daffodil georgette, the skirt having frills. A Bangkok hat of yellow was worn, and the bouquet was of mauve blooms. The best man was Mr. Geo. Sayers. The wedding tea was served at the Orient Rooms, which were prettily decorated in pink and white. The bridegroom's mother wore beige crepe do chine, and hat to tone. ROTORUA NOTES. The Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, Lady Alice Fergusson and party were guests at Waiwera House while in Rotorua during the week-end. Mrs. R. H. Abbott and Mrs. Ritchie, of Epsom, are staying at Prince s Gate while in Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham, of Ngakaroa, Ormond, who fire guests at Grande Vue, while in Rotorua, motored through to Auckland with their son and daughter, Miss Janet Graham and. Mr. Jim Graham, for the week-end to attend the performance of "The Desert Song." Mrs. S. D. Russell and her sister, Miss Alice Steele, have returned from Kiangaroa, where they were the guests of Mrs. Barron. Miss Tui Giesen, who is shortly to be married, was the guest of honour at a delightful kitchen gift evening, given by Miss Muriel Cooney, at the residence of Mrs. Cooney, Whaka Road, on Friday evening. Bowls of shaded Iceland poppies made attractive decorations. _ Mrs. Cooney received the guests wearing a wood violet crepe de chine frock. Miss Cooney's frock was biscuit georgette with fed rose. Miss Tui Giesen wore rose taffeta with blue bow. Mrs. Giesen wore black lace. Two competitions were held, the prizes being won by Mrs. F. C. Bunyard and Miss V. St. Clair. After supper Miss Giesen opened the numeious and useful gifts; and thanked Mrs. Cooney and Miss Cooney for their kind*ne&s, and all those who had come and brought gifts. Songs were sung by Misses K. Hall and T. _ Giesen. _ The miests present were: Miss T. Giesen, Mrs. Giesen, Mrs. R. G. Bennett, Mrs. C. Hitchcock, Mrs. F. C. Bunyard, Misses J. Giesen, B. Evans, V. Steele, K. Hall, M. Mactier, G. Booth, V. St. Clair, E. Campbell, C. Moore, 0. Dawson, N. Munro, R. Campney, F. Campbell, C. Holland, G. Lysnah

The members of tlie Rotorna Croquet Club held a progressive croquet tournament at the lawns in the Government Gardens. At the conclusion of interesting play, the winners were:—A section, Mrs. Hogan (36), 1; Mrs. F. C. Bunyard (34), 2; Mrs. Moorehouse, lowest score, 21. B section, Mrs. Parata (34), 1; Miss Lewis (33), 2; Mrs. Pakes, lowest score, 25.

A delightful bring-and-buy garden party was given by Mrs. Edwin Robertson, at her residence, Westvale, Pereriki Street, on Friday afternoon, in aid of the Presbyterian Women's Mission Union. Mrs. Robertson wore a frock of figured cinnamon crepe de chine, with hat to tone. Afternoon tea was served on the,, verandah and tennis lawn. A "flower and tree" competition was won by Mrs. L. A. Lewis 1, Mrs. Mitchell 2. The clock golf competition was won by Sister Meehan and the Rev. A. C. Randerson. Among the guests present were: Rev. A. C. Randerson and Mrs. Randerson, Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Lewis, Rev. F. C. Spencer and Mrs. Spencer, Mesdames A. R. Ryder, J. M. Roberts, A. Brown, W. Jones, Purcell, Forsythe, Shields, E. T. Johnson, Mitchell, Devin, A. Munro, W. Steele, Millar, McDowall, Lock, A. R. Jackson (Remuera), J. St. Clair, Bailey, Redwood, Rawnsley (Remuera), Murray, Hitcheon, Stubbs (Remuera), Misses Meehan, A. Searell, E. Murray, McPherson, Bailey, V. St. Clair, Fraser (2), P. St. Clair, J. Pearce, E. Anoni (Melbourne), Pugh, Goodson, A. French.

The members of St. Luke's Girls' Club journeyed to Mamaku on Wednesday, when they repeated the concert given by them in Rotorua recently. There was a large and appreciative audience and the performance was again most successful. •

The Rotorua Women's Club organised an enjoyable concert at the Sanatorium for the patients on Friday evening, when an excellent programme opened with a piano solo by Miss Kathleen Beale, followed by songs by Mrs. W. H. Speer, Mrs. W. T. Winslade, Mr. Louden, Miss E. Winslade, Mr. C. Walker. A playette, "A House to Let," given by the Rotorua Girl Guides; humorous songs, Mr. Albert French; fancy dances, Miss Joan Urquhart; pianoforte duet, Misses Nora Foggin and K. Beale; musical monologues, Mr. Hodgson. After a dainty supper had been served, community singing was held, Miss E. Winslade playing the accompaniments.

The Rotorua Caledonian Society held an enjoyable social at St. J°hns Ha" on Friday evening. A progressive 000 tournament was held on the stage, Drizes being won by Mrs. Lindsay, first for the ladies, and Mr. Lindsay, the Gentlemen's. Excellent dance music was played by Mr. J. Aitken, the Monte S waltz prize being won by Mrs. Hodgson and Miss Dorsey.