WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18545, 21 November 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased ! to receive for publication in the I "Women's Corner" items of rocial or personal news. Such Items ' should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of botn parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or oI interest to, women. Mrs Doris Chapman and her family (The Ranch, West Eyr.cton) have re-j turned from Sumner where they were i holiday-making. I Mr and Mrs McCracken (Wellington), i Miss M. McCracken (Wellington), Mr S. Carruthers (Auckland). Miss Ander- ; son (Dunedin), and Miss "Wilk'nson j (Dunedin) were recent guests at "Ken- i ilworth.'' j Mrs E. G. Petre. who has been visiting friends in Wellington, is returning to Christchurch this morning. •Miss__Stella Muriay, who lias been in "Wellington for a week, is returning to Christchurch to-day. Miss Siabhra Lynch is visiting "Wellington in order to be present to-day at the annual reunion of past pupils of tho Convent of the feact'o Coeur, Island Bay. Mrs Peter Gill (Mcrirale). who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs Bancroft Chappie (Wanganni) has returned to Christchurch accompanied by her daughter. Nurse Sparks (Waikari)- ajul Mrs L. W. Ferguson .and children (Weka Pass) are spending a. short holiday at New Brighton. In the Choral Hall on Friday and Saturday nights, Miss Bessie Macdonald's pupils will give their annual dance recital, the proceeds of which will be devoted to St. Saviour's Orphanage. Last year, as the net financial result of her pupils' recital, Miss Macdonald was able to give £3B to the Orphanage fund. I and she hopes that the excellent enter- I tainmenM-hat she is staging next week will be equally • successful from both an artistic and financial viewpoint. , A concert, organised by Mrs E. Calson, in aid <?f St. Saviour's- Orphanages, -will be held at the Caledonian Hall on Thursday night. The performers will include Miss Millicent Jennings, Miss Mulvany Gray, and Miss Iris Edmonds's pupils. A garden fete in aid of tho«Opawa Sunday School Building Fund will be held on Saturday, November 28th, at "Riverlaw," the beautiful home of Colonel the Hon. G. J. Smith, who has kindly lent his grounds for the occasion. Tho seating accommodation at the Y.M.C.A. Concert Hall was taxed to its utmost last evening, when Miss Beck gave a practical demonstration on sweet-making. Miss Beck is very thorough in lier work, and gave the members of the Home Economics Association very minute instructions . regarding sweet-making. • There was great demand for all tlie sweets made. A hearty v6tb of thanks was accorded Miss.Beck and her assistant, Miss. _Gra-. ham, at the closo of the meeting. St. Matthew's annual sale of work takes place at the schoolroom, Colombo street, north, to-day, at 2.30 p.m., when the usual large attendance of parishion-! crs and others is expected. For- months! past the ladies of the Sewing Cuild : pnd many other willing- helpers have; worked hard to assist'tho church improvements fund, and' the proceeds of' .this year's salo will help to pay for thei >brick wall round the extensive church grounds. - * ,r ' ' The annual meeting of the Riccarton "Women's Christian Temperance Union was hold in the Clarenco road Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, .when Mrs C. W...Barrell presided over a small, .attendance. of members. The secretary's' report was read, and the adopted.'-"Votes of thanks and appreciation were accorded Mr Graveston (auditor),. Mrs Brighting (organist), and Miss Russell. A syllabus for tho "forthcoming' year was arranged. The election of officers re* 1 suited as follows: President, Mrs C. W. Barrell; vice-presidents, Mcsdames James Campion, Mounscy, and Miss Jackson; secretaries, Mrs Ncwth and Miss Dempsey; treasurers, Mesdanies Swanston'and "White; "Whitcßibbon" agent and reporter, Mrs D.' McLean; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs Donaldson; devotional leader, Mrs Cannon; organist, Mrs Brighting; committee, Mesdamcs Brighting, Graveston, Gundy, Misses Russell, Dempsey, Stevenson, and Jackson.

V verv cnjovab'.a afternoon party, organised bv 'the . Lower Riccarton branch of the Mothers' Union m aid of St. Anne's Guild, was held m the ■Riccarton Town Hall. • A number ot ladies were present aiul a. good collection oi rrroceries an: ] money was received. 'Mrs 11. S. E- Turner, honorarv socretnrv of the Guild, gave an interesting talk on the work of the Home. Soncs were contributed o> Mesdamcs Woodward and Andrews ami Miss C. Christian. Tho dispensing of aftcrnoou tea concluded a pleasant gathering. A tennis match between the Opawa B °nd the Avonside 15 teams was played "at ivonsklc vestorday afternoon and. after mar.v exciting sets, ended in vietnrv for the Opawa teim. >nc Avonside ladies entertained the memi».r« of both at afternoon tea in the club's rav:lir>n. The Avon«ido rlivers Mrs .T. ('. L a vcl. Mrs Fuller! Mr, ITerdinan. L-te. Mrs Barnes Mrs Hastings. Mi« Morlnnd. Miss I>inni o fimho, Miss Bailey and Miss Dorothv Sli-m?. s">d Opawa was represented 'by Mrs England. Mrs Mr« Wilson. Mrs Mrs Barker. Miss M-" Mnison. Miss Scott, Miss McKay, Miss Heed, Mrs Morgan.

S. MARGARET'S COLLEGE SPORTS. In beautiful mouther and the delightful surroundings of Christ's College, the pupils of ri. Margaret's College held their annual sports yesterday afternoon, and it is almost unnecessary to add that their athletic performances wcro watched with the keenest interest and enjoyment by a large gathering of parents and friends. At the conclusion of the programme the prizes were presented by Mrs Stephen Parr. Amongst the many present were bister Catherine, Sister Wijiifred, Rev. E. C. Crosse, ]h\ and Mrs Irving, Dr. John Stevenson. Rev. J. R. and Mrs Hcrvcy, Mrs C. Perry, Mrs O. M. Ollivier, Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare, Mesdames S. Parr, Arthur Morten, H. T. D. Acland, G. E. March, Stanley Harris. David. Gebbie, Donald Gebbie, J G. Macdonald, Shand, o'Djonel, Davis, Gerard, James, C. P. Agar, P. D. Hall, Hubert Jones, C. Hervey, 0 Knight, J. P. Andrews, C. White, C. H. L'pham, A. Morris, F. Armstrong, M. Armstrong, Stanley Buchanan, Johns, T. P. Coffey, A. RTalbot, h. Evans, W. C. Stafford, Macready, G. W. C. Smithson, Wooler, Vale, Salt, Ballantyne, J. Templeman, W Clarke, Robinson, Hungerford A. E. Talbot, Mr and Mrs F. D. Sargent, Mr and Mrs E. C. Huio, Mr, and Mrs J. Marshall, Mrs C. Hardie, Misses Gwen Jones. Gwen Dunnage, Mary Vincent, Clarice Hill, Esme Lamb, Beryl James, Gwen Smyth, Mary Hogg, Betty Norris, Gertrude Ballftntyne, G. Gray, Ruth Turner, Dorothy Bates, Doras Jameson, Molly Rankin, Suzette Pritchett, Beryl Bonington.. Doris Crespin, Molly Carnngton, Marian Gardner, JMulvany Gray, and Elaine Buchanan.

MODUS AND SMARTNESS. The ability to choose the extreme elements of a new mode . . . and. to convert such features into "wearable" styles of dominant smartness is indeed the recognised art of Madam© Monero, 127 Cashel street, in connexion with the purchase of furs. —o "What would it be worth to you to possess exhilarating health every day in the year: to be correct from Shinglo to Ankles. Visit Madame Alwyn and leave the rest to her? Radiant-Health and Beauty i'arlours, corr.er Manchester street, entrance from Worcester street. King 'Phone A 5457 lor appointment. —5 A shoo that takes the eye I You should see the latest Ileal Crocodile, Lizard, and Python Shoes, both brown and grey, at Pannells', 103 Manchester street. Let Pannells' make your shoes to order.- —6 CUTS WASHING IN HALF. Verbena Soap is a marvellous cleansing agent. It quickly and thoroughly loosens all grease and dirt, yet is absolutely harmless to fabric and colour. It cuts your wash-day labour in half and it makes your clothes beautifully clean, snowy white, sweet smelling. Ask your grocer for a golden bar of Verbena Soap. —2 I? ace week frocks, including something quite new in floral ninon, are now showing at "Minerva Salon." See these first—they arc sure to please. Outsizes a specialty. 174 Cashel st. (over Jones, McCroetie). 'Phone 3485. —6 Private- Lessons in Dancing and Drama may be arranged with Miss 1. Mulvanv Gray* at the Peters-Gray School of Dane©, Drama, and Mime, 98 Victoria street. 'Phone 3717. DON'T FEAR GREY HAIR. Grey hair can be banished indistjnguishably. Shalimar Toilet Booms restore the bloom of youth to hair. Why, then, let grey liair worry youf 'Phone 628, making your appointments, or call in and consult Shalimar free of charge. SHALIMAR TOILET ROOMS (Principal, Mrs S. Vaughan), 240 KIGH STREE i" (above Simpson and Williams. —6 SOOTHING FOR THE SKIN. The most tender skin is benefited by the daily use of Ivory Soap. Use it on your face and you will notice immediately a delightful velvety feeling—mild and soothing, yet tonic and gently stimulating. Ask your chemist for Ivory Soap and refuse to accept any substitute. —6 SURPRISE FOR WELL-KNOWN WOMAN. "I was greatly surprised," remarked a wall-known Christ-church lady yesterday, "at the big reductions in tho prices of quality hair brushes made by Mr Jul. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square." Mr Smith is holding a sal© of hair-brusbes and the prices have been very substantially cut. —1 CARE OF SKIN. A skin lacking in freshness and delicacy is really nothing to b© concerned about when the owner can drop in at the Egyptus Rooms, 769 Colombo Btreet, for the skilled facial massage from Miss Cecil© Kennedy, that brings out hidden loveliness. . —6

HOT WEATHER COOKEBY. . Many Christchurch .."women have solved the hot-weather cookery problem by serving Gold Beef and Sakabula Canned Pineapple. No fewer than 160 dainty, tempting dishes can be made from this delightful fruit. You will enjoy it for its healthf ulness, for its matchless tropical flavour, and because it is nevertheless jnst as economical as other quality canned fruits. 3

| CHILDREN'S PARTY.

A glance into tho interior of iho Orange Hall last night would hare j gladdened the heart of even the most . depressed and jaded wayfarer. To the i strains of spirited music, provided by | Mrs Murdoch (piano 1 ) and Mr Wilkin- j son (saxophone), over ono hundred frolicsome children, past and present j pupils of 'Miss Lowe, all in fancy dress, | danced happily and energetically 1 mucli to their own joy and the plea- | sure of their parents, who watched them proudly. Miss Lowe, wearing a black lace dre-c handsomely trimmed with ]et, welcomed the children and their parents. and shortly after 7 o clock, dancino wn.\ ii, full swing in the ballroom. artistically decorated for the occasion with irises, roses, and foliage. Amongst the children present were Ann Felt- (Dragon l'lvi, Stephen Scott (French Artist). Sylvia Scott (Dutch Girl\ Joannctte Thomas (Sunflower), j Ruth Baigent (Blue Pierette) Sally Wynn Williams (Dancing Girl), Rhona Rutherford iolct). Joan Rutherford (Rainbow). Nor ah Deans (Orcat-CJreai-Grandmother). Ann Har|v?r Alison Beaclel (GypsyV JiJl Barker (Canterbury Pilgrim), Judith Darker (Knave of Hearts), Phyllis Ac-ton-Adams (Dutch TSoy), Ailso ]VlcLauchian (0 ran pes and Lemons), Betty McLauchlnn (Superstition), Janice Overton (Norwegian Gir'). Tan Guthrie /Red Indian). J"ue Wright (Ballet Dancer). Enid Fleetwood (Pierrot), Janet D-'nns (Violet). John Deans (Oxford Bov). Pat Deans (Bobin Hood) Jura Paterson Helen Nan(Tambourine Girl). Mol'v Orr (Oitecn of Hearts). Nora Haggitt (Gvnsy). F.nid Matson (Pierrette), Agnes Brydon (Carnival Belle). Mynotte. Watson (Frivolity), Ruth'Haggitt (Eastern J.adv\ Dulcio Fleetwood (Courtier), Betty Coon (Gypsy), Alice Hewlett (Mellow Pierrette), Clare Webb (Powder Puff). Linlev Herdman (Folly). Norah Newton (Balloon Girl), Dorothy Vndrill (Gypsy), Faith Herdman (Russian Dancer), Elizabeth Acland (Dick Whittington). Muriel TJndrill (Jazz Pierrette), Margaret Talbot. (Mushroom), Mary Talbot (Bee), Lor-rr-ine Stevenson (Early Victorian), Maiv 'Stevenson (Box o' Chocolates), Janet Will'ams (Dutch Girl), Margaret [ Williams (Fairy). Betty Neave (Mother Hubbard), Barbara Bloxam (Good Luck). Kathleen Buchanan (Rabbit), Joan Buchanan (Butterfly). Jean Stevenson (Pierrot). Mildred Hiatt (Bluebell). Nell Morten (Picnic), Ursula Fowler (Red Indian). Hope Thornton {Cherry- Ripe). Kathleen Todhunter (Little" Red Ridin2 Hood), Wilmot Macl>eth (Early Victorian), Prudence Fowler (Courtier), Mary Alexandei(Danger .Signals), Nance Blunden (Jester), "Rachel Menzies (Courtier), Patricia, Ronalds (Russian Lady). Meg Oacrort Wilson (Folly), Gladys Acton-Adams. (Lady Bud), Dorothy Paton (Dick Whittington), Nan Macdonald (Pierrot), Sybil Rutherford (Fol'lv), Margaret Todh'ur.ter (Russian Dancer), Jean Newton (Dancer), Margery Cray (Spanish Lady). Dorothy Petty (Sunflower).- Joan Rutherford (Felix). Marawill Burnett (Rose), Maipie Andrew (Butterfly,}. Nancy Henshaw (Night). Betty Braemar-Murray (Nigger), Hilda Collis (Chinese Lady). Margaret Crawford (Pompom), Atveril Johnston (Forget-Me-Not), Norma Brown (Saxon Lady), Doreen McBrearty (Ping Pong), Margaret. Fowler (Indian), Mary Royds (Dutch Boy), Ruth Royds (Daffodil)', Shula Atkinson (Balloon Girl), Sylvia Cook (Pierrot), Betty Murray (Ping Pong), Elizabeth., Holderness and Adelaide . Warrington (Hansel and Gretel), Bob Warrington (Bat). , ■■ i Amongst the adults who enjoyed watching the gay ' scenewere Mesdames Frank Soott, Res tall Thomas. C. W. Baigent, Percy Overton. Neil Guthrie, Percy Wright, Percy Wynn AVilliams, Daivid Matson, Eric Harper, C. H. Paterson, John. Denns. P. Osmond Smith. R. E. Alexander, J. H. Williams, Maurice Fe)l, Hugh Acland, Warrington, Holderness, Theo Barker, Misses C'omyns Thomas, Holderness, Sanders (2), and Betty Overton.

DANCE RECITAL. 1 Tlio beautiful musio of Liza Lclimann's "In a Persian Garden" will bo heard ■under particularly delightful circumstances at Miss Iris Montgomery's recital at tho Caledonian llall on Wednesday evening, November 25th. After the entrance, in an Eastern setting, of fruit' and wine-bcarers, bacchante ijnd dancers and the quartette, "Come Fill tho Cup," lias been suns by Misses Agnes Richardson, Leila Denby, Messrs .Bernard ltennell, and Frank Morrison, there will be a spirited and dramatic Bacchanal. Th'eu comes a very original scene whejji a mummy, Miss Ireno Stone, swathed in Eastern draperies, is set upon a pedestal, and while her wrappings aro being unwound by her companions, gradually coincs to life and dances — very much alivo indeed. The duet, ''A Book of Verses," will be sung by Miss Leila Benbv and Mr Frank Morrison, and the bass solo. "Myself When Young," by Mr Bernard Rennell, and the contralto solo, "Tho Worldly Hope Men Set Their Hearts Upon," by Miss Acnes Richardson. After a cymbal dance by three girls, Miss Montgomery will appear as "Moon of My Delight," the song being sung by Mr Fawoett. She will wear a dress of silver tissue with a floating veil of Eastern design. All the singers, as well as the dancers, p.re to wear Persian dresses, so that the scene will bo as ron?antic as an Arabian night. \ special orchestra has been engaged and tho music is in rehearsal.

MOTHER WINS ANOTHER FIRST PRIZE. * FOR HER CAKES AND PASTRY. THANKS TO STEVENS' FREE COOKERY BOOK. She was but a mediocre cook until she sent for the Fre© Cookery Book compiled by Miss Trent, New Zealand's Leaking Cookery Expert, for Stevens' "Cathedral . Brand" Essences. And how she can hold her own with the best, and scoops tho pool at bazaars, competitions, etc. Send for the Free Book, enclosing 4d in stamps to cover postage, wrapping, etc., to H: F. Stevens, ''Cathedral Brand" Essences, Christchurch. •

For Cakes, Pastry, Puddings, etc., be sure and use Stevens' "Cathedral Brand" Culinary Essences if you want best results. It permeates" through every crumb, giving it a delicious flavour. Specially recommended for everyday use is tho Vanilla Essence made from Genuine Vanilla Beans — and it is times stronger than is required by the Pure Foods Act. "Cathedral Brand" Essences aro sold by all stores—in ordinary size and big economy bottles. —lO

THE PLUNKET SOCIETY.

Tho monthly committee meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children was held in tho Plunket rooms. There were present Mesdames J. Cracroft Wilson (in the chair), J. F. Hawkins, E. Harper, W. A. Whitlock, J. S. Neville, E. Boulton. W. Ingle, A. R. Bloxam, H. R. Smith, M. H. Godby, R Anderson, Algar Williams, L. Clark, A. H. Bristed, E, Garland, Taliu Rhodes, E. Cordner, B. H. Gilmour, and Cecil Wood. Apologies were received from Mesdames G. Aitken, C. Chilton, JLester, J. K. Archef, and F. Wilding. Agreeing to the request of the Hospital "Visitors' Association, it was decided that the Plunket Society should take charge of tho cake stall at the hospital fete early in February. The treasurer reported receipt of a generous donation of £2O from the Waipara County branch towards the furnishing of the Mothers' Cottage, which would be finished by the end of the year. Mrs Algar Williams, whose resignation had been received, was persuaded to accept one year's leave of absence instead, as the committee was loath to lose entirely the services of so valuable a member. For the Karitane Baby Hospital, ■Matron Knight reported 12 babies admitted, 10 discharged, 13 in hospital, o mothers admitted, 5 discharged, 2 in hospital. For the office, "Nurse McClea reported 946 adults and 902 babies visited the rooms. 479 visits were paid by the nurses to homes, 153 new cases were seen, and advice given to 22 expectant mothers. For the out-stations. Nurse W T all reported 166 adults and 148 babies visited the rooms. 13 new cases were seen, and three visits paid to homes,. Leeston: 46 adults. 36 babies, 3 newcases, 11 older children were seen, and one visit paid to home; Southbridge: 17 adults, 13 babies, 2 new cases, and 2 older children were one visit oaid to home: Belfast: 4o adults, 43" babies. 13 older children, seen, and' one visit paid to home, one expectant mother interviewed; Kaiapoi: 53 adults, 56-babies-. 6 new cases, and 9 older children seen. Leeston Show was visited by the nurse on November 22nd. where there was a good' attendance of mothers and babies. WEDDINGS. ' BORRiELL—'THATCH ER. In brilliant sunshine the marriage was solemnised recently by Rev. M. , Cocks (Geraldine) of Evelyn, younger daughter of Mrs J. Thatcher, llaukapuka, Geraldine, to George William, second son of Mr and Mrs G. orreli ' "The Willows," Belfield. The church was decorated by girl friends of the bride, and the service was choral, Miss Hughes presiding at the organ. 'Jibe bride, who entered the church with her brother, wore a cream marocain frock, made on simple lines and trimmed with beautiful old la-jo. ine bridal iveil fell in graceful folds to Uie hem of the skirt and was held by a circlet of pearls and tiny posies of orange blossom. The bride's bouquet* was of cream roses, .stocks, sweet peas, and asparagus fern The attendant bridesmaids were the; Misses Hilda Henderson (Chris tehurch) and Grace Hewson (Geraldine; and three little children —niece and nephews of tho bride. The elder bridesmaid wore a sunset shot taffeta frock trimmed with black embroidery and hat to tone a carried a posy of Juliet roses. The second bridesmaid's frock was of reseda green georgette embroidered in pink and wcrn with a black hat M'ith rosebud posies and black velvet streamers. She earned a basket of buttercups. The tiny girl, Ruth Hew Son, wore', a pretty frock of shell pink georgette and a tulle bow 1 in her hair arid on her arm hiing a floral horseshoe. The bride and bridesmaids wore necklaces, the' gift of tho bridegroom. Masters Geoffrey Hammond and John Thatcher Wore white sailor suits. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mr Lawrence Borrell, as, best man. Afterwards a reception was held at Clopton House, tho residence of tlio bride's mother Mrs Thatcher wore a black merv silk costume, smartlytrimmed with osprey mount. Her.bouquet was of red roses and sweet peas. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs G. Borrell, wore navy tricotino, trimmed with fawn marocain, and smart fawn hat trimmed with navy and feather boa to match. She carried a posy of mauve irises and purple manuka. Later in the day tho brido and bridegroom left on their wedding tour, the bride wearing a beige ensemble suit, cloche hat, and marabout stolo. MORGAN—PAPPRILL. . In St. Saviour's Church, bright with pale pink and cream roses and antirrhinums, tho marriage was solemnised of Eileen Nellie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. H. Papprill, Hackthorno road, Cashmere Hills, and Reese, second son of Mr and Mrs A. W. Morgan, Christchurch, formerly of Invercargill. The Rev. J. F. Heron, of Rangiora, performed the ceremony. Mr C. H. Hoskin rendered suitable nuptial music, and Mr Papprill escorted hia daughter to tho altar and subsequently gave her away. The bride wore a beautiful gown of ivory satin jeannette, the slight draping in front being held by a handsome diamente and pearl ornament. .The long

sleeves fitted closely over the wrists, and the graceful traiu of ivory faconne banded wilh satin, was held on each shoulder with a cluster of orange blossom. Her tullo veil was arranged o.ver a double coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and rosebuds. Two dainty bridesmaids, the Misses Nora Waller and Dorothy Salter, wore uncommon frocks of orchid mauve georgette over flesh-pink satin, with apron panels of orchid lace, each finished at the low waist-linc with a band of hand-made flowers. Long scarves of georgette and lace were swathed round their throats, and .on their heads they wore coronets of pale pink and mauve shaded leaves. Rosebuds of shades of pink to harmonise with their frocks, composed their artistic bouquets. Mr Harold Tribe attended as best man, and Mr Glen Morgan was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr and Mrs Papprill at the Winter Garden, charmingly decorated for the occasion with cream and pale pinlc flowers. Mrs Papprill wore black brocaded crepe de chine, the skirt being shirred at. the low waist-line, and the crossover bodice was relieved with a collar and pleated vest of pale maize georgette, and finished with handsome tassel of maize and black beads. With it she wore a coat of black silk repp made with a flared flounce collar and cuffs of Oriental wool brocade and a hat of black satin and georgetto with an upstanding mount of black lace. Iler bouquet was of sweet peas in mauve and blue tones. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs Morgan, wore a becoming model frock of navy georgette, the tunic bordered in wide beige lace, and a navy hat relieved with a posy of vivid' French flowers. The bride's travelling, frock was a | French model in ■ fine navy repp and • cream crepe de chine. The long tunic was bordered with bands of navy repp on georgette, while the crossover front opened over a vest of cream crepe de chine, trimmed with narrow bands and small navy buttons. The sleeves of Tepp and georgette, to the wrist, were finished with erepm cuffs and small buttons. Her hat was of navy crepe do chine, with n small mount of bird of paradise ospreys.

SMITH—SCOTT. At the Durham street Methodist I Church on Thursday afternoon, the marriage was solemnised of Rita May, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Seott, Edgcwarc road, and Leslie, elder son of Mr and Mrs F. Smith, Bcalev avenue. The Rev. W. Hay performed the cerenxonv, and Mr JLrnest i irtli was organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, avotc a becoming gown of ivory georgette with front and bcU'ic panels of finely pleated georgette. Her prettily embroidered tulle veil fell softly from a. chaplet of orange blossom buds, and she carried a bouquet ot hothouse flowers. Two maids were in attendance, Miss Vera Smith, sister of the bridegroom,, wearing a 'frock of crocus mauve georgette, with pin tucked panels down the back and front, and an apron panel bordered with wide guipure lace, arid Miss Dorothy Ball, of Greymouth, cousin of the bride, who wore a dainty frock of apple green georgette made on straight lines, with a finely pleated panel down the back and a flared skirt. Both maids wore hair bands of silver ribbon with clusters of petals to tone with their frocks, and carried bouquets of mauve and pinlc sweet peas. Mr Byron Lowe attended the bridegroom as best man. Following tho ceremony a reception was held at the Winter Garden, where Mrs Scott received the guests, wearing a frock of black French crepe de chine, made on straight lines, with an apron-panel of lace and an effective, scarf of the same lace.-- Her smart black hat was trimmed with ospreys, and she carried a bouquet of deep pinlc roses. Mrs E. Smith, mother of the bridegroom, wore a handsome frock of navy bluo satin touraine with- trimmings of Oriental brocade, a. hat., of navy blue gebrgette, wHh :trim,mings of vari-coloured flowers and osprcys and carried a bouquet of scarlet roses. When the bride and bridegroom left for their wedding tour, the bride travelled in an attractive frock of nitvy blue georgette made on straight lines with a panel of grey pin tucked georgetto in front, and a navy fibbon' hat with an osprey mount at one side.' She carried a grey fox fur. . BRAY—PAEKES. The Durham street Methodist Church, Christchurch, was the scene of a happy gathering, on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Doris Angelica Parkcs, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Parkcs, Hillgrove, Otago, imd Mr Eric William Bray, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Bray, of Vanguard, street, Nelson. The Eev. W. A. Hay officiated, and' Mr Firth presided at the organ. Tho church, was effectively decorated for the occasion. The bride wore a charming frock ,of ivory duchessc satin '' with georgetto apron panel, finished at the waist with spray of silver leaves, Tho long georgette sleeves were gathered into a silver band at tho wrist, and the train' of ivory satin was lined with pale pink georgette. The. veil of Belgium lace was held in place by a wreath, of tiny orange blossom; and her shower bouquet was of white flowers and maidenhair f era. The bridesmaids—Miss Ruby McVey, Miss Incy Bray, and Miss Ethel Lawrie —'Were dr<j§sed aliko in shell pink crepo de chine with accordion-pleated georgetto sleeves and apron panels, finished at tho waist with pastel shaded flowers. Streamers of pink georgette caught at the shoulders with tiny rosebuds fell to tho hem of the skirt, and each carried a bouquet of mauve and pink flowers. Little Francis Hancock was flower girl, her-dress being of shell pink georgette. She carried a basket of mauve and pink flowers. Mr Len Bray was best man, and Mr Bern Bray was groomsman. The reception was afterwards held at the Y.W.C.A., Madras street, the rooms being decorated with spring flowers. Miss Gill, matron- of the Association, who received tho guests, wore black satin, and carried a bouquet of violets and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's mother wore , a smart black costume with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of violets and maidenhair fern. When Mr and Mrs Eric Bray left by motor for the south, the bride wore a smart navy blue satin dress, navy blue coat, and bluo hat with shaded flowers.