WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17742, 19 April 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tb«. hiiy Editor will b» pleased <o receive for publication in th« "Wwnen'e Corner" items oJ social or personal news. Such items should bo fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond no» is invited on any m*Uer« affecting, or of interest to, women.

Miss N. Wright (Timaru), who has been staying at Pigeon Bay, is coming to-day to.stay with Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley." Mrs M. 11. Godby, who, on her return journey from Dunedin, has been spending a few days with Mrs Rhodes, "Bluccliffs,'' is returning to Christchurch to-day.

Lady Ward, who has been spending a week in Christchurch, has returned to Heretaunga. Mis 3 Bowden has returned from a short visit to Mrs J. H. Watherston, Loburn.

Miss Ida Macgeorge (Westport), who has been spending a holiday in Christchurch, leaves this morning for the West Coast.

Mrs Hugh McKellar (Wellington) is the'guest of Mrs Edgar Stead, "Ham."

Mrs Nathan, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Charles Louisson, «leaves for Wellington on Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Spooner and Miss Spooner, Avonside, are leaving by the Ruahine on a six-months' trip to England,

Miss Madge Orr is the guest of Mrs Linton Gardiner.

Miss ,Marjorie Buxton returns from Duncdin to-morrow.

Miss Dulcie Mitchell, the New Zealand contralto, who has been in England for over three .years, arrived in Christehurch this morning. The Sunshine Jazz Club will hold their weekly dance at the Winton street Hall, to-night. Musio will be supplied by Coman's Jazz Orchestra,' and the committee have mado special arrangements for the entertainment of their guests.

The Addinfeton Amateur Swimmfhg Club will hold a euchre contest and dance at the Selwyn street Hall, at 7.30 this evening, in aid of the Bath Improvement Fund.

The engagement is announced of ,Lila, eldest daughter of the Rev. F. P. Fendall and Mrs Fendall, of Glenmark, to Albert, second son of the late Mr W. R. and Mrs Thomson, "Manahune," AVaipara.

Mr and Mrs Murray Hobbs,, • who have been on a trip Home have returned to Christehurch, and are staying at the. Clarendon -Hotel.

Mr T. C. Cullen and Miss M. Court (Leeds, England), who have been visit-ing-the South, leave to-day for the West Coast.

Miss Reimer (Yass, New South Wales), Mr and Mrs Fraser (Wellington), and Mrs E. Montieth Nahr (Westport) are among those staying at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs G. Fulton, Miss Dennistoun (Peel Forest), and Mr and Mrs J. O. Coop are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs R. Borland (Rangiora), Mrs C. Tanner (Wellington), and Nurse Price (Wellington), are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. ■*

Yesterday afternoon, at Ballantyne's, Mrs Charles Gray (Gisborne), who has been visiting; friends in Canterbury, pave a small party, at which the guests included Mrs George Helm Ore, Mrs Hugh Reeves, Miss Phoebe Helmore, Miss Rarker, Miss Shona Rhodes, and Miss Emma Gray.

The weekly dance given by the Rosemary Dance Club will be held to-night at the Hibernian Hall. The music will be in the capable hands of Reid's Peerless Orchestra, and the committee have made the usual complete arrangements for the entertainment of their guests at what is rapidly becoming one of the most popular dances held in ~hristchurch.

An "At Home" will be given un Saturday next at 3 o'clock in honour of Mrs Howard James, a member of the Lyceum Club, Melbourne, and president of Wattle League, Victoria, also vice-president of Housewives' Association of Victoria, and a member of the New Settlers' League Committee, Victoria, and of the National Council of Women. Mr Frank McDonald's name as organiser of any concert has come to bo recognised as sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the programme. He has now completed arrangements for a conVert, to be held on Sunday night, in the Crystal Palace, in aid of the funds of Mount Magdala Orphanage and Rescue Home. By kind permission of Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller, many of the Opera House artists will be among the performers on Sunday night. The Royal cradle, which has been lent to Princess Mary for her baby, is a beautiful and commrdinus affair, made for Queen Victoria at the biith of the Princess Royal, afterw rds the Empress Frederick, in 1810. It was used not only by all Queen Victoria's children, but by King Edward's and King George's, including Princess Mary herself. It has silver fittings, and is beautifully furnished with sheets of liish lawn trimmed with Valenciennes lace, 'blankets of white Yorkshire wool, and eiderdowns embroidered with the Royal arms.

Yesterday afternoon, at her .home in Mansfield avenue, Mrs Ronald Fisher was hostess at a charming party given as a farewell to her sister, Mrs Alan Nicholls, who, with her husband,, is leaving by the Ruahine for a trip to England. Amongst the guests wcro Mrs C. H. Paterson, Mrs Ted Norman, Mrs A. L. P. Ledger, Mrs R. E. McDougall, Mrs M. S. Brown, Mrs W. J. le Cren, Mrs Frank Graham, Mrs Keith Garriek, Mrs E. R. Webb, Mrs Cyril White, Mrs Chester, Mrs Linton Gardiner, Mrs Clouston, Mrs J. P. Andrews, Mrs Mcrvyn Stevenson, Mrs Phil Hume, Miss Trixie Warren, and Miss Madge Orr. An amusing guessing competition was won by Mrs Cyril White. The annual report of the Christchurch Y.M.C.A. contains the following passage with regard to the ladies' auxiliary : "We cannot adequately express pur thanks to the members of the Auxiliary, and to the other ladies who helped us on special occasions during the year. They have rendered splendid service. We also feel that we shall not be able to thank Mrs Chilton sufficiently, as she retires from tne presidency, after being on the Auxiliary _ for .14 years. Hers is a most exceptional record, and we are deeply grateful for all she has done. We hope that Mrs Chilton, while wishing to be relieved of the responsibility of organiring the work of the Auxiliary, will continue to take the same gracious interest in the Association."

As a farewell to Mrs Thacker, who is shortly leaving tor a visit to America, Mrs ihornliui Cooper, yesterday altfirnoon, gave a very enjoyable bridge party, in the drawing room, gay and rragrant with choice roses, were arranged six bridge tables. At an interval between the games delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining room, which was decorated with gloriously tinted autumn foliage. The hostess wore a handsome frock of brown satin with touches of scarlet and gold bead embroidery. Mrs 1 'hacker s beautiful dress of honey-coloured satin was embroidered with steel beads. The guests were:' Thacker, Mrs Graham, Mrs Charles Louisson, Mrs Diamond, Mrs M. C. Keane, Mrs Mcßride, Mrs Croxtoh, Mrs G. 3>. Greenwood, Mrs Gordon, Mrs Kphn, Mrs Morrison, Mrs van Ascli, Mrs Orr, Mrs Rotherberg, Mrs Moray Smith Mrs J. Redpath, Mrs Baxter, Mrs P. A. Ardngh, Mrs G. ,L. Donaldson, Mrs Falconer, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Tosswill, Mrs Cyril Stringer, Miss D. Garriek, and Miss Cooley. A pleasant afternoon was spent in Chalmers No. 3 Ward 'at the Public Hospital on Tuesday, the occasion being a farewell to Miss I. Bloxham, who has beiui a patient for nearly five years, and is now sufficiently recovered to leave the hospital. Afternoon tea was provided by Sister Oppenheim, nurses and friends and all the patients entering whole-heartedly into the proceedings. Mrs A. E. Herbert, on behalf of the staff and patients of No.. 3 Ward, presented Miss Bloxham with a beautiful writing case as a small token of their esteem. Miss Bloxham, Mrs Herbert stated, had endeared herself both to the staff and patients, as well as to a large circle of outside f»icnds. L„e would be greatly missed by all, and although all were glad that Miss Bloxham was able to leave the institution, her gain would be the ward's loss. Canon Mutter replied on behalf of Miss Bloxham, and also spoke of the high esteem in which she was held. AmongsC, the visitors present were Mesdames Fenwick, Sloman, and Herbert,, Miss Cuthbert, and Canon Mutter., Beautiful quality furs cut in the very latest style will be arriving here in a few days' time for Madame Menere from George Nicholas, the London Court Furrier. Despite their distinctive quality the prices of these furs will be much below the average. They will be on view at Madame Menere's' salon corner, Cashel and Colombo streets. JELLIES FOR THE DANCE. When supper time ccmos at the Dance or Party everyone looks longingly at the jelly. How it doss appeal to' the palate. Sn tasty, so fruity, so d.liciousTy cool. Make sure that you secure tne best Jelly by using only "jjettle's cfuve-to-Set Jelly Crystals, which are made in many flavours. 5 THE EASTER BRIDE. Appointments are now' being booked for Easter Weddings. Inspect Artistic Bridal Portraiture exhibited by Claude Ring, the bridal photographer. ielephone 3053. RSiJiJO-tf • Patricia, the House for Nobby Knitted Goods. Customers should order early from our new stocks of silk and wool. High-class dressmaking and milliv.ery. Corner Victoria and Montreal streets. 'Phone 4491. L 6273-0" ORIENTAL CAFETERIA. Quick lunches ana teas, aiternoon teas and all branches of catering. .Manchester street, just south of Clock Tower. Mrs Davies, proprietress. —6 JANE, LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET. We are importers of high-class wear for women, and as nice women love nice clothes, we claim your attention for our importations. Suits of appearance and distinction are showing this week in Madame Jane's show-room. J6177—0074

On Monday evening, about fifty guests were entertained by Miss Marion Woodhouse's "Students' Glee Club." The programme consisted of a number of glees, quartettes, duets, and solos. The soloists were Misses Marion Woodhouse. Ruth Willis, Bessie Browne, Esmay Thompon, Elsie Prince, and Phyllis Buxton. Mrs J. E. Eussell acted as accompaniste. A light supper brought an enjoyable evening to a close. On Tuesday evening a farewell social was tendered to Mr and Mrs E. Marks, of Colombo street, prior to their departure for Sydney, where they intend making their home. Musical items, games, and dancing were indulged in till a late hour. Mr W. E. Simes presided, and proposed th-s toast of the guests of honour. Other gentlemen present spoke of their good qualities as friends and citizens. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs Ralph Sierakowski, Mr and Mrs A. Ball, Mr and Mrs G. Lyes, Mr and Mrs F. Britton, Mr and Mrs A. Whitmorc, Mr and Mrs B. Britton, Mr and Mrs Dolphin, Mr and Mrs Perrott, Mr and Mrs Stace, Mr and Mrs T. Whitmore, Mr and Mrs Hilson, Mr and Mrs Cramp, Mr and Mrs Cooke, M:and Mrs Tibbs, Mr and Mrs Marston, Mr and Mrs Kassell, Mrs and Miss Tregoning (Central Otago), Mrs Miller (Dunedin), Mrs Burge, Mrs Guy, Mr-; Pepper, Miss Hilson, Miss Flood, Miss Britton, Miss Rassell, W. E. Simes, P. Agar, A. Britton, J. Connell, E. Britton, W. Tibbs, S. Spodding, F. Frost, J. S. Hilson, L. Marston, G. Sandfcrd, E. Sullivan, R. H. Godfrey, and F. Bradshaw.

The Beckenham Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held their weekly meeting on Tuesday evening, Mrs M. Cordy, Lady Superintendent, being in charge. Major A. L. Gray, District Superintendent, gave the Division a most interesting lecture, outlining the system of medical services rendered "to soldiers on active service from the time of their being wounded until their arrival at a convalescent depot. The difficulties of the stretcher bearers between the front line and the regimental aid post were dealt with, and the functions of the dressing stations were explained. The progress of the men through the casualty clearing stations, base hospitals, and convalescent depots were also detailed. The good work done by the stationary and "field hospitals in France and elsewhere was also pointed out. At the .conclusion of the address Major Gray was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting lecture.

Cheap fruit in Melbourne; formerly a prodigious fruit-eating community, is a thing of the past, remarks an exchanga. Prices in recent times have soared to an extent that v the average citizen shuns the fruit shops as he would a bargain sals when his wife is with him, and makes a modest purchase from a bar-row-man, whose quotation, as a rule, is « trifle lower. Most people cannot understand why fruit can be sold at famine prices while there is a reported glut .it the wholesale markets, and growers complain that they are getting low prices. One explanation is that the retail fruit supply in Melbourne is almost completely in the hands of foreigners, and the growers are compelled to takewhatever price is offered. The profits to the retail vendors, so growers say, run as high as 100 per cent. The .Melbourne- Housewives' Association, which has been instrumental in g'tting cheaper milk for the. community, is now on tli© warpath against fruit profiteering. It has inaugurated a scheme for the daily distribution, of fresh fruit direct from the orchard to the consumer, eliminating the middleman. Similar distribution of fruit to householders for jam last year worked admirably. DANCE AT WINTER GARDEN. Sincere congratulations must be extended to Mesdames Rose and Holmes, Miss Lindsay and Mr P. S. Nicholls who, as joint secretaries, organised the delightful and most successful dance held last night in the Winter Garden, with the laudable object of raising funds to endow a cot in the children's sanatorium. No pains had been spared by the promoters in attendng to every detail that could increase the enjoyment of their many\guests. Tne artistic ball-room decorations, of deep rose and primrose streamers and cascades of tiny flowers, were carried out under the direction of Mr Bell, of the D.I.C. Rigby's full Jazz Band supplied excellent music, and amongst the dancers were many officers of the Dorset and Opawa, who were the guests of the Harbour Lights Society. Amongst ti'ie ladies present were : Mrs Arthur Rose, who wore a beautiful frock of black crepe de chine, beau T t'fully embroidered in crystal beads; Miss Lindsay, uncommon frock of reseda green georgette, embroidered in gold beads and mounted on green satin; Mrs P. S. Nicholls, black radium lace, mounted on satin, with touches of gold and floral trail defining the waist; Mrs Holmes, black panne velvet with gold bead embroidery; Mrs A. Dillimore, satin with overdress of black diamente; Mips Rita Wrodridere, bl-.ck striped georgette over 'blush pink satin; Mrs H. H. vv'auchop, pretty frock of.kingfisher blue panne velvet; Miss Meg Wauchop. biadc satin and. Ciiantilly lace with touches cf Royal blue; Miss Shona Rhodes, charming frock of mauve georgette draped over ivory cluny lace and wreath of silver leaves in her hair; Miss Blanche Hennah, uncommon frock of knife pleated buttercup moracain, with silver flower in her hair; Miss Hobday, water-cress grey crepe de chine and tulle; Miss Kathleen linsted, preity frock of rose pink radium lace over satin, with girdle of gold and pink shot ribbon; Miss Barbara Clayden, green and gold shot satin, with batteau neck and tiny ruchings of the satin; Miss May Bean, black taffetas; Miss Olive Nightingale, peacock green crepe de chine, with tredis work trimming; Miss Nancy Beadel, flame taffeta with sleeves and side panels of ivory lace; Miss Ruth Owen (Sydney), charming frock of maize brocaded satin; Miss Thelma Thompson, black satin with sprays of autumn leaves; Miss Hilary Wall, effective frock of electric blue crejje de chine, draped over ivory satin and caught witn silver ornaments; Miss h ioi a McDuiia.d, orchid s.itin witn silver lace trimming; Miss Frances Bridge, black crepe de chine ana georgette with sash and olack/broeaue; Miss Jessie King, buttercup satin, graceiuily draped over parchment coloured lace ana finished with dainty blue flowers at the waist; Mrs Arcnie MeLachlan, white satin, with sleeves and floating side panel of Limerick lace; Miss D. Bridgeman, art blue satin and ivory iace; Mrs Ben West, peacocii blue satin and net with corsage of iridescent sequins; Mrs Erasmussen, black crepe de chine, with overdress of gold embroidered net; Miss Peggy oames, pretty frock of pink and gold snot satin; Miss E. Summered, black crepe de chine, with trail of red flowers at the waist; Miss F. Donaldson, cream net; Miss L. Pirrie, blue crepe de chine; Mrs Mason, cameo pink crepe, de chine; Miss Winna Cox, black taffeta; Miss Emma Moore, pretty frock of ivory taffeta and lace with bouii'ant sides and trail of orange flowers; Mrs J. T. Turn. bull (Wellington), navy blue taffeta; Miss Kathleen Young (Timaru), flame taffeta; Miss Olive Good, lemon radium lace over satin; Mrs T. J. Bettle, shot paon hlue and gold satin beaute, with gold lace sleeves; Miss Beryl James, uncommon frock of floral satin, with navy georgette sfeeves and panels; Miss Mabel Grimmer, kingfisher blue and gold lace.; Mrs Nat Arlow, flame taffeta with kingfisher blue ribbon; Miss Catherine Hardie, mauve georgette with gold bead embroidery; Mrs H. S. Atkinson, black souple satin.

with electric blue brocaded side panels: Sirs SI. C. Cooper, shot pink and gold taffeta: Sliss Clark, pink taffeta with tn.il of flowers at the waist; SlisEileen Kerr, ivory satin with overdress of lace: 3riss Anderson, bbe crepe de chine with corsage of shot tissue; Miss Love, rust coloured cre'.>e de chine; Miss Erving, jade georcette; Sliss Clouds'ey, mauve taffetas with silver !a^e; Sliss Doris Priestnen, black tulle with overdress of jet sequins and sash ef cerise velvet; Sl'ss Fisher, flame; Sirs J. Dawson, green and gold shot satin, with green and gold flowers. POPPY DAY. . The "Poppy Day" Committee met to make final arrangements for the sale of poppies on Friday, 20th, and Tuesday, 24th inst. Mrs ' Thacker (Mayoress) presided. Others present were Mesdames W. S. Bean, Carey Hill, H. E. Smith, Macdonald, C. C. Davis, Holmes, Napier, Suckling, C. Maddren, H. Thompson, H. S. Batchelor, Misses Orchard, Overton, and Cuthbert. Apologies were received from Sfesdames J. Dclins, A. M. Burns, M. L. Reading, H. H. Smith, C. R. Beadle, and F. Britton. The Progress League has kindly lent its room, and from there the poppies will be distributed by Mesdames Batchelor and Reading. Those who are responsible for tables arc asked to be on duty not later than 8.15 a.m. on Friday. The ballot for positions resulted in the following:— Cook and Ross's and Armstrong's corner, Miss Carney; Shelter Shed, Navy League, and Post Office, Harbour Lights; Barnett's corner, Kindergarten Association; Barlow's and City Triangle, Canterbury Women's Club; Ballantyne's and Lichfield street, W.C.T.U.; Clock Tower and Tattersail's, Victoria League; Bank of Australasia, Mrs F. Britten and Miss M. Cuthbert; Bank of New Zealand corner, Mesdames H. R. Smith, and Maedonald; Cathedral, Mesdames C. Maddren and Peverill; Beresford, Sirs H. Thompson. Miss Foster has undertaken to organise the sale of poppies at Sumner. The following schools have agreed to conduct a sale among their pupils: —Miss Gibson's, Webb street; Girls' High School, and St. Andrew's College. The committee are still in need of helpers, especially for Tuesday, and they would be glad if any willing and able would send their names to Mr Leadley,' R.S.A., at the earliest opportunity. i

WEDDINGS. TEMPLETON—GUINET. The wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Halswell, yesterday afternoon of Mr W. E. Berton Templeton, second son of Mr and Mrs J. S. Templeton, Holmcroft, Halswell, to Dorothy Margaret, only daughter of Mr and Mrs S. P. Guiney, 12 Konini street, Kiccarton. The church was tastefully decorated by the girl friends of the bride, a bell being suspended over the bridal pair. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. C. C. Oldham. The bride, who entered the church -on the arm of her father, was attired in ivory- satin, with front and back panels of satin brocade, with corded belt finished with beaded rosette of the same shade. The long net veil .was handsomely embroidered and held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of cream and white hothouse flowers and fern. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Elsie Alexander, as bridesmaid, who wore a lavender crepe de chine froek with side panels daintily beaded in silver, with hat and ribbons to match. She carried a bouquet of lemon-coloured flowers and streamers. The little flower . girl was Miss Lois Guiney, niece of the bride, and she was attired in lemon crepe de eliine, frilled to the waist .and finished with hem stitching, tlie sash and bows being of lavender to match the bridesmaid's frock. She carried a pretty basket of lavender flowers with ribbon streamers. Mr Spencer Templeton was best man. The service was fully choral, and two hymns were sung. Mr Athol Hunnibell presided at the organ, and as the wedding party left the church he played the Wedding March. After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride's parents at the Coronation*ffall, Domain terrace, Spreydon, where over 100 guests sat down to the wedding breakfast. The cake of three tiers was made by the bride's cousin, Mrs 0. Bowbyes, and was much admired. The usual toasts were proposed and responded to. The bride's mother received the guests in a frock of black satin charmante, handsomely panelled with net and embroidered with gold and peacock blue and jet beads. Her black hat was of hatters' plush, with jet beads finished with veil, embroidered in gold. The bridegroom's mother wove a black satin merv costume, prettily embroidered with jet beads, her hat being of hatter's plush, with white osprey and veil, finished with silver. The bride's going away costume was of nigger-brown braided in self colour, with brown silk hat trimmed with peacock feathers, and brown suede shoes and stockings to match. She also wore a handsome fox fur, the gift of toe bridegroom. ASHBY—HANCOCK. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Peter's church, tipper Riccarton, yesterday afternoon, when the Rev. H. T. York united in holy matrimony Miss Amy Hancock, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs lv. Hancock, of Lpper Riccarton, and Mr Robert Ashby, third son of Mrs and the late A. G. Ashby, Kaiapoi. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a frock of ivory crepe-de-chine daintily beaded in silver. She wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Hancock, sister of the bride, was dressed in apricot satin with gold satin shoes. The two smaller bridesmaids, the i Misses Bull, nieces of the bride, wore petal frocks of blue crepe-de-chine. Mr Heywood, of Riccarton, was best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to Ballantyne's tea, room*, where the usual toasts -were honoured. Later the happy couple left on their wedding tour. WALLS-BRYANT. Tlie Baring square Methodist Church, Ashburton, beautifully decorated with autumn flowers and lovely-tinted autumn leaves, was crowded at 11 a.m. yesterday with friends from many parts of the Dominion from Auckland to Dunedin. The occasion was the wedding of May, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bryant, of Adcroft, Tinwald, and Douglas David Walls, second stotionmaster at Winchester. The Rev.

T. W. Vealie intoned the marriage ritual. After the ceremony Mr aiid Mrs Bryant received a large number of guests in what was originally the Somerset' Masonic Hall. Here, again, were displayed beautiful decon. lions of I flowers and autumn leaves. The Rev. j T. W. Vealic presided, and proposed i the health of the hr:de and hridegr.om. The bridegroom responded, warmly thanking Mr Vealie for liis siiic r- g* wishes for the future happiness, lie :Ith. and prosperity of himself a'd his bride There was a number of returned soldiers present, a">d Mr Jam s n well-known farmer of Ashburton, who had lost a son at the war, spoke of w i it the boys had done on sen-ice. This toast was responded to by several returned soldiers. Other toasts were pro- ■ posed bv Mr Charles R© : d (chairman of j the Hospital Board), Mr F. "\V. \V;:tl 'chairman of the Hospital Committee and also chairman of the E ect ic Power Board), and Mr J. B. Chiistian (the manager of the Ashburton Industrial Building Society, of which Sir Bryant is chairman). The bride wore white satin trimmed with silver lace, and carried a bouquet of white roses with maidenh ir fe>n. The bridesmaids were Slisse* E. and C. Bryant, sisters of the bride. Sliss E. Bryant wore heliotrope satin trimmed with georaette, with veil to match, and Miss C. Bryant wore apricot 6atin trimmed with georgette and geld bei.ds. and veil of the same shade. The bride's mother wore navy blue trimmed with g-kl beads, and navy blue hat with touches of gold. ' The bride and bridegroom left by the afternoon express for t''e North Island, where they will spend their honeymoon. Later in the day, Mr and Mrs Bry nt received many guests at their beautiful home at Aderoft, where was displayed many beautiful wedding presents/ No wedding gathering at Ashburton has been more representative than the one which took place at the Baring square Sfethodist Church and later on at Aderoft yesterday. e FORD—STAPLES. On Tuesday afternoon, at St. Andrew's. Church, Sir Charles Harry Ford, second son of Sirs Ford and the late Mr A. H. Ford, of Papanui, was married to Miss Florence Louisa Staples, second daughter of the late Mr and Sirs John Staples, of "Akaroa. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. W. Hayward, of Akaroa, an old friend of the bride's famuy. The bride, who was attended by her niece, Miss Grace Staphs, as bridesmaid, wore a handsome coat-frock of nigger brown gabardine, having panels emoeliished .with inetal beads, and an art metal girdle, a neckiet of brown and shell-shaded beads, and a nigger brown ostrich marabout. Her hat of nigger brown silk, with cire crown, had a' oroad brim of silver and brown brocade, a sweeping ostricn plume and an art ornament of oxidised silver. She carried a pretty shower bouquet in rich autumn tints, composed of chrysanthemums and foliage. The bridesmaid's frock was of lavender silk, with bertha of silver tissue shaded in pink and lavender, silk floating panels at the sides, and a plaited silk girdie to tone. She wore a broadbrimmed Leghorn hat, trimmed with pink roses on lavender streamers, and carried a bouquet of ti,ny pink roses and autumn leaves.

There was a quite a large. gathering of friends at tlie church and the hymn, "The Voice that Breathed O'er .Men," was sung as the bridal party entered tlie church. Mr Gordon Leu-: nox attended the bridegroom as best man, and tne bride was given away by her brother, Mr J. J. Staples. Afterwards' a reception was tendered at tlie Jieresiord by Mr and Mrs Staples, about sixty guests being present. Hie hostess wore a Handsome gown oi lugger brown silk marucam, trimmed with rich brown lace and relieved at the waist and sleeves witn touches of .flame; a neciilet of beads to tone; and a liat of nigger brown snk, witn brown and name-shaded drooping ostrich plume,' Mrs i>Oid, sear., wore a black hat relieved with purpie, and carried a dainty bouquet ot purple flowers. Leaving on the honeymoon trip, the bride wore a rich rust-rsnade velour coat trimmed with beaver lur, and a toque to match, trimmed with saxe aim rust chenille. '

Among the presents were presentations from the Akaroa Presoytenan Uhurch choir Guild, and the Domain Lawn Tennis Club, of which the bride had been an active member for a number of years.