RECEPTION AT THE WOMEN'S CLUB.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18923, 11 February 1927, Page 2

RECEPTION AT THE WOMEN'S CLUB.

There was not a vacant chair in the large drawing-room at the Canterbury Women's Club last night, when a reception was held, in honour o£ Mrs William Wilson, who, with her husband, is leaving Christchurch next week for England, whero they intend to reside. The decorations, always the subject of many complimentary remarks at tho club, were particularly artistic last night. Delphiniums and hydrangeas wcro arranged with excellent effects, and exquisite roses in crystal vases added beauty and fragrance to the room. The guests wore received by Mrs Holland, who presented Mrs Wilson with a charming Victorian posy. Tho following short musical programme, arranged by Mrs T. D. Kendall, was groatly enjoyed:—Piano duets, (a) "Russia" (Moszkowski), (b) "Italy," Mrs Kendall and Miss Evelyn Boot; songs, (a) "When Daisies Pied" (Dr. Arne), (b) "Shall I Wear a White Rose!" (Henry Farmer), Mrs W. Wilson; piano solo, Waltz in A Flat (Chopin), Mrs Forrester; songs, (a) "The Spirit Flower" (Campbell Leipton), (b) "Hindu Song" (Behrens), Miss Winifred Walton. Mrs J. E. Russell and Mrs Kendall acted as accompanists. On behalf of the members, Mrs Holland expressed regret at tho impending departure of Mrs Wilson, who was a foundation member of tho club, and had always been greatly interested in its activities. She had been particularly active in the club's musical circle, and during the war Mrs Wilson had organised many splendid concerts in aid of tho various patriotic societies of Christchurch. Mrs Holland acknowledged the club's indebtedness to Mrs Wilson, who, during tho past year, had been a vice-president, and had rendered invaluable assistance to tho club. Mts Holland also mentioned that three other members of the club, Miss Harvey and tho Misses Manifold, were leaving next month for England, and wished them a pleasant trip, and assured them of a hearty welcome on their return. Mrs Wilson thanked Mrs Holland and the members of the club for their good wishes, and said that the thought of leaving her many friends in Christchurch had saddened her considerably during the last few weeks. Miss Harvey, on bclialf of herself and the Misses Manifold, also briefly acknowledged the good wishes of the club.

Itishop Whyte. of Dunedin. is in receipt of a cable from Cardinal Gasrarri, papal secretary of state, that the Pope has imparted an apostolic benediction on the occasion of the inauguration of the Christian Brothers' Colleee at fiedcastle, Oamaru.—Press Association. The 1927 session at Canterbury College opens on March 3rd, and lectures on March sth. Details are given in an official notico elsewhere in this issue. A course of lectures in dental mechanics and dental anatomy begins on March lOtk.

WEDDINGS. BEAUMONT—WEBB. The Linwood Congregational Church was recently the scene of a very pretty weddin" when Rosa Evelyn, second daughter of Mr S. J. Webb, of Tuapekn West, formerly of W oolston, was married to Huia Wireinu Beaumont, ot Kuapuna. Tho Rev. Mr Snrgison ofliciatcd and Mrs Hunter, sister of th<> Liide, presided at the organ The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a charming frock of ivory satin mousselinc with a ninon overdress. Her beautiful laceedged veil fell from a circlet of pearls and orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. Miss Lilian Webb, the bride's sister attended as bridesmaid. She wore a dainty frock of bright almond green crepe de chine, trimmed with deep cream laco and a black hat trimmed with green. Her bouquet was of blu>3 and cream flowers. Mr Rex Beaumont acted as best man. Mrs Harris, aunt of the bride, assisted Mr Webb in entertaining the guests at tho Leydon street Hall. She wore a black silk dress relieved with white and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bride's travelling frock was of Hue repp with a hnt to tone, and she carried a bluo f-oat. PATTISON—ASFI BY. A quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnised recently at "Xontaft," Arundel, the residence of Mr and Mrs W. I. Ashby. when their second daughter, Edith Henrietta, was married to Joseph McClure Pattison, youngest son of Mr M. B. Pattison and the late .Mrs Pattison, of Antrim, Ulster, Irelaifd. Tho officiating minister was tho Rev. M. Anderson, of Orari. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white crepe dc chine with side panels trimmed with silver lace and an oinbroidorod bridal veil. Her bouquet was of white lilies and asparagus fern. Miss Rosa Aslibv. sister of the bride, actrd as bridesmaid, her froek being of shell pink crene dc chine. She wore a posy in her hair, and she carried a bouquet of sweet peas and asparagus fern. Mr J. Logan aclcd as best man. Lnter in the day, Mr and Mrs Pallisou left amidst showers of confetti and pond wishes, en route for their lionevmoon. The bride travelled in a light brown i-oat frock and hat of geranium r>in!.-. Sim also wore a fox fur, the gift, of the bridegroom. ALEXA NDER—BURGESS. The wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick's Church, Waimate, on Tuesday, of Nellie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Burgess, Morven, to Rhyner Preston, eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Alexander, Hook. The Rev. Father O'Connor officiated, and Miss O'Brien played the bridal music. The bride, who entered on her father's arm, woro a dainty frock of ivory crepe do chine, made with a long pouched bodice, and tiered skirt, each flounce being edged with Valenciennes lace, which also bordered the short sleeves and tiny Peter Pan eollar. Her veil of ivory net was hold in place by a circlet of orange blossom, and sho carried a bouquet of whito gladioli and maidenhair fern. Her bridesmaid, Miss J. Boland, of Duntroon, wore a crepe dc chine frock in fosowood shade, trimmed with bands of floral crepe do chine. Iler veil to match fell from a coronet of tiny flowers, and slio carried a bouquet of pink ,;ladioli and maidenhair fern. The two little flower-girls, Nora and Sarah Burgess, sisters of the bride, woro lemon and lavender voile respectively, with veils to match their frocks, and carried baskets of sweet peas. Mr Arthur Burgess, the bride's brother, was best man. Tho bride's present to the bridegroom was a wristlet watch, and the bride, bridesmaid, and flower-girls each wore tho bridegroom's gift to them—a brooch. After the ceremony the guests, numbering about one hundred, adjourned to St. Patrick's Hall, where a dainty wedding breakfast awaited them at tables decorated with . vases of gladioli, i dahlias, and gypsophila, and the customary tdasts were honoured. The bride's mother wore a froek of brown marocain with Oriental trimming, and hat of georgette and satin to match. Later in the day the happy couple left by car for the north, whoro the honeymoon will be spent, the brido travelling in a Bmart.navy costume and mauve hat. Mr and Mrs Alexander's future home will be Willowbridge. !