Chapel Wedding.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 70, 23 March 1940, Page 12

Chapel Wedding.

BRIDSON—GILCHRIST. A quiet wedding took place at the Mariners' Chapel of St. Peter. Flying Angel Mission to Seamen, on Thursday afternoon, wiien Aliss Ada Gilchrist, voungest daughter of Air. P. Gilchrist and the late Airs. Gilchrist, of Te Aroha. was married to Lieutenant G. Bridson, Royal Xaval Volunteer Reserve, only son of .Mr and Airs. W. .1. Bridson, of Auckland. The Rev. 11. K. Vickery. port chaplain, officiated.

The bride, who was given awav bv her father, wore a frock of clover marocain, relieved with gold, anil a hat to match, and she carried a bouquet to tone.

The bridesmaid was Aliss K. Falls, who wore a teal-blue frock and hat, and she carried a bouquet to tone. .SecondLieutenant P. Gilchrist, brother of the bride, was best man.

After the ccrcmonv a quiet reception was held at the Star Hotel, relatives only being present. The guests were received by the bride's sister, Aliss Alarjorie Gilchrist, and the bridegroom's mother. The former wore black niarocaiu with inlet pleats in emerald green, and a lilack hat, and her bouquet was of pink roses and delphiniums. Airs. Bridson wore black marocain with satin applique, a black hat, and carried a bouquet of autumn shades. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS. Balmoral.—Airs. 1-:. Rich presided at the monthly meeting of the Balmoral branch of the League of Mothers. 'Mr. K. G. Jones gave n talk on "Everyday Life in the U.S.A." The comparison of prices of evervdav commodities was of interest to all*. Vocal solos were rendered by Airs. Dickson, and elocutionary items by Airs. Cunningham.

Henderson.—Airs. Walsh presided at the March meeting and reported on the annual conference. Discussions took place on "Is Our Branch the Powerhouse It Should Be J"

Takapuna.—The first monthly meeting of the Takapuna branch of tlie League of Mothers was held in the Parish Hall. The speaker was Airs. Finlayson, who gave a talk on the Pilcairn Islanders and also spoke on the branch of the League of Mothers formed at Pitcairn.

Papatoetoe.—Mrs. Partridge presided over the first meeting of the year of the Papatoetoo branch, hold in the Methodist Hall. Songs by Mr.-. Sibbons, of Onehunga. and n duct by Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. .Icficry, were much appreciated. An address was given by Mrs. Kirkpatrirk, of Onehunga. and Mrs. Why to. of Manurcwa, gave a brief resume of the conference. The thought for the .month was given by Mis. l'ctt ridge. MANX SOCIETY. Tlie monthly social and dance of the Auckland Manx Society was held at the Harmony Hall. An enjoyable evening was spent by the members r.nd friends from kindred' societies, who were welcomed by the president, Mr. 11. Gatficld. The hostesses for the evening were the Misses Cashin. Prize-winners were Mr. and Mrs. Caton (Monte Carlo), Mrs. Knaplon and Mr. George Gatficld, Jun. (lucky numbers). The supper arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. George Gatficld and Mrs. George Cregeen. Mrs. MacPhcrson presided at the piano.

Engagements Announced. Dragc—Mai tin-—The engagement i* nnnomiced between Jenn. daughter of Mr?. X. Martin, 11, Mont Le (2ramie Koari, Mount Eden, and Edward Owen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Z. l'». Dingo, of 41, Sandringham Road.

Biss—Constance.—The engagement is annoum.ed and the marriage will chordv take place of Gladys Winnie, elder daughter of Air. and .Mrs. Harold l>. Constance, of .Mount Eden, to Eric Hooper, youngest son of Airs, and tl)e Late -Mr. C. H. Diss, of Wellington. Walker—Johnston.—The engagement is announced between Xoriua, only daughter of Mr. and Airs. M. Johnston, of Garnet Road. Westmere, and Selwyu, eldest, sou of Air. and Airs. T. Walker, of Richmond Avenue, Grey Lynn.

Rogers—Harper.—The engagement is announced between Roy Stephen ,lames Rogers, of Cambridge, second son of Air. and Arcs. F. S. J. Rogers, of Glen Eden, and Mavis .lean, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. J. Harper, of Wellsford, late of Oratia.

Barfoot—Wright.—The engagement is announced of Jean, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. AVright, of Elizabeth Street, Dominion Road, to Krnest Charles, youngest son of Air. and Airs. H. Barfoot, of Alma Street, Newmarket.

Cotterall—Jenkiason. —The engagement is announced between Henry Biaiind. only son of Air. and Airs. It. Cotterall, of Remucra, and Anne I'raneisea (Xuncy), youngest, daughter of .Mr. a.id .Mrs. S. J. Jenkinsou, of Hamilton.

Harvey—Gerrard.—The engagement ; s announced of Dorothy, only daughter of -Mr. and Airs. A. C. Gerrard, of Prosford Street. Ponsonby, and John Kenneth, second sou of Air", and Airs. A. G. Ilnrvcv, of Wbarfe Road, Heme Bay.

Million—Whitefield.—.Mr. ami Airs. W. Alillig.in, Brighton Road, Parncll, wish to announce the engagement of their second eldest daughter, Edna May, to Ronald Eric, youngest son of Air. atid Airs. T. Whitefield, of Waipona Forest. Dargaville.

WESTERN SPRINGS WOMEN

The monthly meeting of the Western Springs Women's Movement was held in the Congregational Church, Airs. Purdom presiding.

The. following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. K. Purdom; vice-president. Miss L. Yolland; secretary, Miss E. Phillips; treasure], Mrs. W. Clayton; committee. Mrs. Bernard, Mrs. Clarke, .Airs. Howard, Mrs. Williamson. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Purdom thanked the retiring members for their co-operation, and was presented with a bouquet. MOTHERS' CLUB. The Mothers' Club of the Y.W.C.A. held the weekly meeting, Mrs. C. Sharp presiding. Vocal solos applicable to the Lenten season were rendered, hy Mrs. Margaret Cooper and Mrs. M. Short, the accompanist being Mrs. E. Osborne. Mrs. X. Rogers gave the thought for Easter week, the Kcv. G. E. Moreton spoke of his social service work in the Auckland Prison, and described the great progress that had been made in the penal system during the last hundred years: