MISS IRIS MONTGOMERY'S RECITAL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18548, 25 November 1925, Page 2

MISS IRIS MONTGOMERY'S RECITAL.

Rehearsals for Mi.ss Iris Montgomery" s recital at the Caledonian Hall this evening have been going on very well, great enthusiasm being shown by all who are taking part in tho performance. The dressing is tasteful and effective, and some delightful colour schemes will be seeu in the combined ballets and chorus numbers. In -'Titiua'' six pretty girls will wear for-get-me-not blue taffeta, with wired out skirts, silver tissue bodices, and attractive head dresses, with touches of orango velvet. Some smartly cut black costumes with large orange raffles and trimmings are verv effective in the gay rag-time ••What You do Sunday Mary." Miss Irene Stone in her pas seuls will wear some charming ballet frocks, and in "The Flame Spirit," a gorgeous coloured ninon frock. In one of Miss Montgomery's most delightful, dances "Variations,'' to a Chopin mazurka, she will wear a heliotrope ballet frocK, the silver bodice brocaded with purple 'grapes. Her dress in "A Persian Garden" is of silver with a long veil embroidered in bine. The dresses and setting for this song-cycle are really lovely, and with the beautiful music it will be an artistic treat. Altogether no time or pains hare been spared to make the recital a success. FETE AT REDCLIFFS. A most successful garden fete and sale of work in connexion with St. Andrew's Women's Guild, Redcliffs, was held at the residence of Mrs G. H. "Woods, "Te Moana," the Spur, on Saturday. The proceedings were opened by Mr "VV. H. Nicholson, Mayor of Sumner, who explained the object of the fete and wished the members of the Guild and visitors a pleasant and profitable afternoon. The following ladies conducted the various stalls, and their efforts resulted in a satisfactory sum being added to the funds of the Guild:—Work Stall: Mesdames Powell.. Teppett, and Miss Sonter. Shilling Stall: Mesdames EldrlHge and Truscotte. Jazz Stall: Mesdames Proctor, Kempthorne. Wynyard, and Misses Proctor and Holmes. Produce Stall: Mesdames Simpson, Tutil, and _ Strong. Cake Stall: Mesdames Clivers, Riley, and Pepperill. Sweets Stall: Mesdames Hand and Smith. Bran Tub: Mrs Woods and helpers. Afternoon tea: Mesdames Mnnson, Marriner, Morton, Rose, Misses Hamilton, Kldridge and Brake. A musical programme contributed by Misses Esmonds and Young and Mr J. Peek was much enjoyed.

HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS. Tho following students of the Girls' High School, who have received instruction in first aid to the injured, under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, have been successful in passing the examination and qualifying for the certificate of the Association: — Misses J. N. H. Benson, R. B. M. BUlens, D. M. Caldow, J. M. Clark, C. M. R. Costello, M. I. Dykes, F. M. Edwards, A. I. Greenwood, L. M. Guild, D. M. Hetherton, J. K. Hounsoll, E.- J. Hueston, R. K. Lawry, E. B. M. Lomas, L. M. Mcllroy, M. McNeil,, A. F. McQueen, B. I. Mitchell, A. W. Poynter, P. M. Robinson, J. A. Stephens, F. E. Tilleyshort, M. D. Turner, M. Ward, J. C. R. Webster, TV. M. Smith. I. E. Thomas, L. M. Allen, J. A. Alley, H. M. BarTiett, W. R. Blackman, L. W. Ellis, D. Farrow, N. E. Hamilton, M. G. Hood, L. Hooker, E. M. Johnston, E. A. Light-foot, M. R. Lister, L. M. Martin, L. M. Minson, E. M. Montgomery, S. Orchard, M. S. Pago, G. M. Partridge, H, E. M. Prestidge, .1. M. Robinson, I. S. Scott, D. E. Stevens, H. M. Thompson. P. A. R. Trerise, W. J. Wilkin, J. Wotherspoon. WEDDINGS. KEARTON—FYALL, A very pretty wedding took place recently at the residence of the bride's parents, the contracting parties being Emily, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Fyall, "Merrivale," Willowbridge, and Mr John B. Kearton, of Dunedin, son of Mr J. I. Kearton, of Morvcn. Tho Rev. J. D. Wilson officiated, and Mr J. I. Kearton, fatheir of tho bridegroom, played the Wedding March. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr John Fyall, wore ivory brocaded crepe de chine, trimmed with pearls. handsomely embroidered" veil was held in place with sprays, of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of camellias and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie Fyall, wore a tunic frock of lavender satin marocain, with georgette hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of cream banksia roses and maidenhair fern. Her gold armlet was tho gift of tho "bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. C. Henshaw, as best man. Following tho ceremony, a reception •was held in a marquee, which had been effectively decorated for the occasion. Later in the afternoon the happy coimle left by car for the south, the bride wearing a silver grey marocain frock with hat to match. In the evening; Mr and Mrs Fyall entertained a number of guests at a dance.

BUCKNER—POLLOCK. At the Sydenham Salvation Army Citadel, tho marriage was celebrated recently of Emily, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr E. Pollock, of Hastings street, Sydenham, to Bert, fourth son of Mr and Mrs T. Buckner, of ' Norwich street, Linwood. Ensign L. Tony officiated, and Miss E. Ball presided.at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a smart navy, costume and a pretty dove-grey and gold hat, and carried a bouquet of choice hothouse flowers. Two maids were in attendance—Miss Thelma Stevens, cousin of the bride, and Miss Grace Ball. Both wore dainty navv and champagne crepe de chine frocks, and hats of champagne georgette and crepe do chine, and carried shower bouquets to harmonise with their dresses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr B. Buckner, of Dunsandel. As the happy couple were leaving the Citadel a horseshoe was presented to them by a wee girl, Miss Olga Joan Pollock, niece of the bride. After the ceremony, Mrs E. Pollock entertained the guests at a wedding breakfast in a marquee at her residence. Mrs Pollock wore a nary gabardine costume and smart grey hat. Later, the happy couple left for the North Island on their honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was of navy | gabardine with Oriental trimming, and .crepe de chine hat to match.