TIMARU NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19063, 27 July 1927, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss, J. Hargreaves has returned to Kakahu. Miss Barry-Martin (Wellington) is the guest of Miss Hassell (North street). Mrs James Grant (Grey's Hills) has returned from Christchurch. Miss Helen Paterson has returned from Dunedin. Mr and Mrs C. R. Orr Walker (Sefton street) are visiting Christchurch. Misses Trixie and Dora Warren (Fendalton) are visiting Mt. Cook Mrs R. Ensor, who was the' guest of Mrs Howell ("Marsden"), has left for Rangiora. Mr and Mrs G. T. Wilson (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs A. 0. Pringle (Church street west). Miss A. Gillies (Mayfield), who has been staying with Mrs M. Jameson (Otumaramaj, is now the guest of Mrs W. H. Orbell (The Levels). Miss Barbara Williams, who was the guest of Mrs C. H. Gresson, returned to Dunedin yesterday. Miss Brenda Newman left yesterday on a visit to Christchurch

Miss E. Newman, who was staying with Mrs J. P. Newman (Moana), returned to Christchurch yesterday. Mrs Boyer (Waverley) is the guest of her sister, Mrs E. Oliver ("'Surrey Downs").

Miss D. O'Leary (Ashburton) arrived in Timaru yesterday, and is staying at the Hydro Grand. Among those staying at the Grosvenor Hotel are:—Mr D. Gain (Dunedin), Mr G. Catto (Dunedin), Mr A. H. Crawley (Dunedin), Mr J. Anderson (Christchurch), Mr C. Irons (Wellington), Mr S. B. Simpson (Christchurch), Mr H. Ayleg (Christchurch), Mr W. M. de Renzi (Christchurch), and Mr JV. G. Phelan (Wellington). ■ . . STAFF DANCE. tJ-M On Monday night, despite the very inclement weather prevailing, over eighty couples attended the fifth annual staff dance of Kincaids, Ltd., held in the Winter Garden. Spirited musio was supplied by Margaret Middleton's Orchestra. The excellent arrangements for the evening reflected great credit on the committee, comprising Messrs J. R. Tryon, W. Tull, L. King, L. Downing, and R. H. Crocker (hon. secretary), who spared no effort to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of their guests. The duties pf M.C. were efficiently carried out by Messrs W. Tull and L. Downey.

Mr and Mrs A. E. Kincaid, Mr and Mrs, W. Jackson, and Mr and Mrs R. A. Bagsham were- the guests of the committee for the evening. Novelty dances included streamers and balloons, lucky spot, won by Miss Tui Elsmore and Mr W. W. Kaye, Monte Carlo, Miss Forward and Mr Stan King, while the lucky snowball was secured by Miss Caw. Before supper, goggles for the ladies and miniature hats for the gentlemen, were distributed, and caused endless amusement.

Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs J. R.'Tryon, Mr and Mrs R. Crocker, Mr and Mrs L. Downey, Mr. and Mrs W. 'Pull, Mr and Mrs D. Winfield, Mr and Mrs J. Taylor, Mr and Mrs G. Clyne, Mr and Mrs J. Allen, Mr and Mrs J. Gobde, Mr and Mis W. Debenhain, Mr arid Mrs H. Edwards! Mr and Mrs H. Irwin, Mrs A. King, Mr and Mrs W. Randall, Mrs H. Hunt, Mrs' F. Biicktin, Mrs Leyeweir, Mrs C. Ede, Misses G. Abraham, Low, Watte, Nellie MoCullough, Mabel Jackson, ' Effie Keer, Jean McCulldugb, Gladys Tabley; . V. Tabley, Evelyn Henderson, Ena Howell, Elsie Booth, Cecily Thomas, Mae Mjller, Noel Taylor, Hilda. Christie, Helen Miller, Ivy Miller, Rose Serwist, R. DoewalV Monica Brundall, Alice Rosendale, Carrie Hunt, May Bromley, Elizabeth Vass, Edna Brook,' Bita Forbes, S. Mackay, A. Cavan, v Ruby Hardie, Pearl Hegarty, Peggy Vasefe BrenHa Henderson, Neely, Carr (2), Eva Hunt, Dolly tie, Vera Foster, Evelyn Dykes, Eva Lilburn, Kathleen Collett, Rita" Corbett, A. Brown (Waikari), Maud Pratley, O. Ruas, and EihNen Wheeler, Messrs L. King, J. Mcllroy, H. Jacobsen, C. C. Debenhain, A. Neill, E. Burleigh, C. J. Goode, S.-Dennis, A. Wright, A, Durante, J. MoCullough, W. Mikkleson, A. Sirett, Harold Costley, Arthur Heath, Lascelles, C. Allen, L. Nankivell, O. Thompson, S. King, E. D. Stevens, H. Catten, A.. F.. Wisker, J. Baker, J. Mills, F. Wills, H. Smith, A. Rodda, J. O. Howarth, W, Honeywell, H. Ros9ndale, G. Holland, W. Sim. G. MeCaw, H. Davis (Wellington), and Neill. COMBINED STAFF DANCE. Tie combined'staffs of Booth, Macd'onald and Co., Ltd., and James J. Niven and Co., Ltd., their annual dance last evening in Dixieland, and as on previous occasions it was a marked success. Bowls of greene<ry decorated the lounge and clusters of gailycoloured balloons were hung in the ballroom and later distributed among the guests. Novelties and favours were provided for each guest. ' Music for the dancing was supplied by Marston's Orchestra. The chaperons for the evening were Mesdames R. C. Blechynden and B. Dysen. The following were members of the committee: —Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd.: Miss Crocker, Miss McNaughton, Miss Scott, Miss Faults, Mr Waller, Mr Perry; James J.-Niven and Co., Ltd.: Miss Edge, Miss Philpott, Mr Lovett. Those present included:—Mesdames C. Hunter, A.McClure, H. Edge, A. Goodhart; R. C. Blechynden, C. J. Mulhana, Peter Helmling, P. Thomson, N. V. Cbing, I. Gunn, G. M. Hall, B. Dyson, C. W. Perry, Hugh Lindsay, 'Nelson Waller, E. Ransley, H. N. Bannehr, F/E. Musgrove, and J. S. Wearn, Misses D. Gluestein, Duke, ]. Lloyd, Molly Kiely, D. Taylor, D Forsyth, Myra Moody, M. Forster, Eileen Gibbs, Gladys Bofe, Gladys Matthews, Maud© Elv/, Rhoda Champion, Roma Loader, Hazel Bradford, Eunice Pollard, Lilian Crocker, C. Perry, Ivy Hunter, B. Blazey, Vera Kettle, Ouida Cooper, B. Sollitt, Una Skelton, w. Borgfield, Lilian Smith, Irene Meharrj,, Phyllis Boon, Doris Temple, Alma King, Madge McNaughton, Ina McClatchie, Margaret Laraont, Minnie Stace, Lavender Qudil, Mavis Puschel, Estella Suckling, Norab] Williamson. Una McCracken, Olivo Gijay, Veda Champion, E. Cross, M. Cross,' Doroen Clark, Kathleen Philpott, Maud iAshworth, Nancy Hamilton, Eileen Brunt, Mollie Clarke, Gwen Hill, N. Betts, F. Parsonage, \ M. Carlisle, M. Shaw, Ngaire Perkin, Betty Taylor, Irene Ashton, Brenda Bannehr, A. Sutherland, Conatance Willie, Vera Elvy; T. Lomax, A. Wealloans, Bessie', Farquhar, W. Bisset, M. Sharman, Clare Beale, Muriel Allen, Nancy Fairbairn, Joy l Morgan, Patricia Moore, W. Burnip, A. Easterb>ook, and Dorothy Serine. DEATH OF OLD WELLINGTON RESIDENT. MRS THERESA MARY CASEY. [THE PBESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON,' July 26. There passed away at the Home of Our Lady of Compassion, Island Bay, on July 19th Mrs Theresa Mary Casey, an old resident of Wellington, where she was born in 1855. A Solemn Requiem High Mass was celebrated at St. Francis De Sales's Church," Island Bay, to-day, the celebrant being the Rev. Dr. C. W. Casey, S.M., son of the deceased, whilst the Rev. Dean Connolly (Kilbirnie) was. deacon, and the Rev. Father Chapman, S.M. (Kilbirnie), sub-deacon. Father Mark Devoy was Master of Ceremonies. The Mass was sung by the clergy under the direction of the Rev. Father Ryan, S.M., of St. Patrick's College. Over 20 priests were present as well as the Rev. Mother Cecilia, Sister Mary Vincent (daughter of the deceased), and other Sisters of the Community of Our Lady of Compassion, who attended the deceased during her illness. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Casey, S.M. Mrs Casey was the widow of the late John James Casey, of the old.firm of Casey and McDonald, drapers, . of Lambton quay. She leaves four sons, five daughters, and five grandchildren.

PARTY AT "WAIPUNA." | At "Waipuna " the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs F. M. Warren, their daughter, Mrs Maurice Johnston, yesterday afternoon, was hostess at a charming party, given in honour of Miss Enid Minty, who is to be married next month. The guests arrived bearing oddshaped parcels varying greatly in size and weight, each containing some article suitable for the equipment of the bride-elect's kitchen in her new home, which is to be in the Wairarapa district. Those present were:—Miss Enid Minty, Mrs E. G. Norman, Mrs Robert Livingstone, Mrs Ross Laseelles, Miss Marjorie Tait, Mrs Leslie Mac--1 farlane, Miss Nancy Hartley, Mrs Wilfred Macfarlane, Mrs Stanley Hill, Mrs Jack Ferrier, Miss Barbara Webb, Mrs Maurice Warren, Miss Gwen Jones, Mrs Arnold Tait, Miss Nancye le Cren, Mrs Ronald Fisher, and Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne. PLUNKET BALL. The annual ball of the South Malvern branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Public Hall, Glentunnel, on Friday night. There was a very large attendance of people from all parts, of West Canterbury. The music was supplied by Bryson's Orchestra, and extras were played by Miss Joan Eedfera,.Miss Ivy M. Gilmour, and Mr lan Syme.' Messrs T. Simpson and E. Percival acted as M.C.'s. During the 'eVening Messrs Colin and John Campbell, who have recently returned from a world tour, gave • several fine items on the concertina, which were encored again and again. The hall was decorated with yellow and orange streamers and evergreens. Amongst the large number present were: .Mrs John Deans (president), handsome gown of violet georgette, with sequin trimming; Mesdames Alex. Bringans, shell-pink brocade, with sequins and silver lace trimmings;' I. N. Barkle, powder-blue crepe de chine, silver lace trimmings; F. S. Barrett (Hororata), blue velvet; M. Bateman (Christchurch), blue crepe de chine, gold lace; S. W. Beatty, kingfisher-blue marocain; J. Crump, shot satin with georgette overdress; Hugh Evans (Christchurch), tangerine georgette; M. H. Gibson, cherry chenille and georgette; P. Hurrell, apricot georgette with floral trimmings; J. Hamilton, lemon jersey silk with bead trimming; S. Mackwell (Christchurch), black beaded marocain; A. Mackwell (Christchurch), pink shot taffeta; 0. D. McGarry, black crepe de chine; J. Oliver (Hororata), black net; J. Slatter (Christchurch?, black satin; T. Simpson, rose crepo de chine and gold lace; Ireo. Timmings (Hororata)', black panne velvet; C. Powell, E. Ridgen, Q. 0. Derrctt, W. Pole, H. "Wills, P. H. Beddington, J. J. Havwood, J. (Hornby), J. 0., Redfern (Darfield), D. McK. Dickson, Nurse Finlayson; Misses Laurel Blair, blue art silk with floral trimmings; Mary Bisphan; black satin with red silk godets; Rewa Barrett, cream silk; Gwyn Charles, pink georgette and gold lace; Mary Dickie, strawberry floral silk; Ivy M. Gilmour, Betty-blue taffeta; 'Rita Hurrell, silver-grey Batin gloria; E. Hunt, green georgette; A. M. Jones, floral georgette with heavy fringe; Thelma Leeming, green crepe de chine; Rose Mitchell, black velvet; Thelma Maffey (Hororata), flame crepe de chine; Myrtlo Marsh, pink crepe, de chine and radium lace; Gladys Nicol, apricot rayon silk arid silver lace; Ida Oliver'(Hororata), black velvet; Rons Price,, blue taffeta; Thelma Powell, pink satin with lace overdress; E. Wilson (Hororata*), black crepe de chine; R. Anderson, Linda Tarling, Vera Tarling, Mary Tarling, Ena Peddington, C. Wills, Kathleen Harwood, ' Aeila Weastell, May Glen, Dulcie Hinks, Rita Gilmour, Una Clinton (Darfield); Marjorie Redfern (Darfield), Joan Redfern, Joy Ridgen (Greendale), Roberts " ( Hororata), Dr. D. McK. Dickson, Messrs A. Mackwell (Christchurch), A. J. Lysaght (Hororata), David Syme . (Khnberley), Hector Gillanders (Darfield), P. H: Teale, P. H. Beddington, R. P. Short (Lake Coleridge), J. J. Harwood, John Deans, Alex. Bringans; C. D. McGarry, A. McN. Wilson, S. W. Boatty, H. A. Oliver (Hororata), C. Collins (Christchurch), C. Redfern (Darfield), N. Harris, N. Little (Hororata), T. Simpson, J. Hitt (Dunedin), R. J. L. Prestidge, I. N. Barkle, T. A. Reynolds, Selwyn Watson, L. Giddens (Darfield), J. Slattery (Darfield), H. 0. Judd (Waddington), H. Evans (Christchurch), D. Mitchell (Christchurch), L. Willis, F. E. Smith, G. S. Willis, G. D. Marsh, S. 0. Marsh, S. Cherry, J. Fever, D. 'Robertson (Darfield), O. Harris, J. G. Milne, Harry Thome (Hororata), Gerald Kenny', F. W. Hunt, B. 0. Hunt, W. B. Powell (Glcnroy), F. S. Barrett (Hororata), W. McKay, C. Powell, E. Ridgen (Greendale), W. D. Bcyes.. DANCE AT BELFAST. The ladies of St. David's Church,' Belfast, assisted by others interested in the work of St. George's Hospital, held a very successful social in the Town Hall. Through the efforts of_a hard working committee the funds will benefit to the extent of over-£3O.- The expenses of the social were defrayed by generous donors who were called upon by members of the committee, and a big saving was effected by the generosity of members of the Habgood family from Balcairn. who very kindly supplied music for the dancing free of charge. Mr F. Comyns also played several extras. The decorative scheme for the dance rfibm, carried out in pink,' mauve, and blue, fully justified tie trouble taken by those responsible, many complimentary references being made to it. Messrs G. Lange and F. Smedley were Masters of Ceremonies. Messrs • B.' and F. Harris were door-' keepers, and Mr G. Brown had charge of the card room. The'ladies who assisted in making the evening a success were: —Mesdames G. Lange; secretary; J. Martin, treasurer; E. Harris, Utley, A. Clarke, Nanson, Cookson, A. Johnson,. W. P. Anderson, E. • Rudkin, Moore, Blackburn, and A. Huntington. Among those present were the following:— Mesdames E. Cassidy, who wore grey marocain; Cox, fugi silk; C, Henderson, black velvet and gold lace; R. Greibel, striped taffetas; L. Cade, blue marocain; A.' Johnson, apricot and gold silk; L. Kingston, lemon satin and lace: Johnson, blue marocain with georgette sleeves; G. Lange, black crepe de chine; Creevey, black crepe de chine with floral trimmings; Reid, Criser, black crepe de chine with bead trimmings; Phillips, black crepe de chine; Tullett, brown georgette with lace trimming; G. Simes (City), W. Tullett, pink crepe de chine; Comyns, black merv; Syme cream silk: Wilkinson, Smedley, H. Free, R. Crozier, W. Crozier, 3. Halligan, Young, Utley, flame georgette with crystal trimmings; C. Clarke, black velvet and gold lace; Dmmmond, Miles, ivory marocain: Bond, dove marocain; Hicks, Rudkin, McArthur, mole georgette with bead trimmings; C. Arps, Howard, grey crepe de chine; Hayes, green crepe de chine; H. Carter, pale blue crepe de. chine; Stevens, apricot crepe de chine; Moore, mulberry crepe de ehine with touches of cream; Sprott, Grimshaw, Mises E. Sprott, cream crepe de thine; R. Carter, jade green' georgette and lace; M. Maguire, P. Beale, silver satin; E. Marsh, green georgette; .E. Crozier, sky blue satin; J. Crozier, sky blue satin; D. Hicks, pale green satin; E. Bond, apricot satin; N. Wood, white crepe de chine with floral border; L. Moore, black sequin frock; G. Chaplin, apple green satin; E. Martin, vieux rose crepe de chine; Merron, fawn satin with chenelle trimmings; Morris, mauve crepe de chine; Joan Wilson, periwinkle blue; Shona-Hanna (Balcairn), cedarwood satin; N. Anderson, cream taffeta; M. Wilson, pink crepe de chine and silver lace; M. Halligan, pink crepe de chine; D. Wilson, blue crepe de chine; R. Howard, old rose crepe de chine; R. V. Wotton, pale green georgette; E. Rudkin, black satin; Vera Free, Lid satin with jade trimmings; Boloski, white crepe de chine; Grace Price, . blue marocain and silver lace; Harris, cream satin; Ruby Free r pale blue crepe de chine and silver lace; Ella Boloßki, cream velvet and lace • Cathie Johnson, blue crepe de chine and silver trimmings: Myrtle Kingston, -rose satin and silver lace; Hampton, blue crepe da chine and fawn trimming; Alma Lodge, periwinkle erepe da ehine.

SOCIAL EVENING. The second staff social of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., was held in the Association's tea room on. Monday evening. In spite of the inclement weather, there was a large attendance. The first part of the evening was devoted to progressive euchre and ping pong, whilst games, songs, : and elocu-' tionary items completed the evening.. The following contributed items ;:-rPiano solo, Miss Bradford; songs, Miss Aurisch, Miss T. Mahoney, . and Mr Warren; recitation, Mrs Piper; part song, staff choir, . Miss Bradford and Mr Lake acted as accompanists. Mrs William Machin presented the prizes won in the tournaments by the following : —Euchre, Mrs Bull and Mr S. • Marks; consolation prizes, Miss Am'isch and Mr McFaul; ping pong, Miss I Bradford and Miss McWhirter; scallawag, Miss Chapman, and Mrs Cunningham; competition. Miss Thompson and Miss Weastall, equal, and Mr Woddham; competition consolation prizes, Miss Perkins and Mr Wood. BALL AT SPRINGFIELD. A very successful ball was held in the Springfield Town Hall on Friday last. About 250 people danced to the excellent music supplied by Fred. Smith's Marimba Band , The hall was beautifully decorated, and much credit is due to the joint secretaries, Miss D. Innes and Mr T. Nimmo, arid members of the committee and M;C.'s. Among those present -were:—Mesdames R.. Milliken, who wore a beautiful frock of mauve georgette; R. liines, blue taffeta; J. Taylor, black velvet; Charles, black lace over black satin; C. C. Pearson, blue georgette; H. Burrowes, pink georgette and black lace; C. Atkinson, • black frock; E. Dunn, black lace; 11. Coombs, cyclamen georgette; Henshaw (Christchurch); E. Dickson (Papanui),. Bhot satin; A. Gibson, black georgette; W. H. Faulkner, flame crepe de chine, gold trimmings; E. E. "V. Smith, wine marocain; W. Martini, almond green georgette;. Hanrahan, blue taffeta; F. Birdling, moonlight blue crepe de chine; R. Robertshaw, pink broche marocamj S. Tolerton; S. Atkinson (Christchurch); G. Berry; H. Millar; E. R. King, mauve marocain and radium lace; E. Newman, rose silk; A. King, black.velvet; C. Dorward, black georgette; R. Bradley, blue silk; J. N. Taylor, pink crepe de chine;' C. Wren, flame taffeta; Belcher,- black frock; H. Jackson, blue silk, beaded; F. 0. Clarke, pink crepo de chine; M. L. Buckley, lemon satin; A. Duncan, blue beaded georgette; J. Kidd (Avoca), heliotrope taffeta; W. Bryson, apricot crepe de chine; H. Ferguson (Oxford), W. Guest, blue satin; Ryan, black and white marocain; T. O'Connor (Avoca), heliotrope shot taffeta J. Rae, black silk and gold lace; C. J. Bloor, apricot crepe de chine: C. A. Denton, black marocain; R. Murray; G. Capstick (Oxford); Misses S. Charles, mauve georgette with sequin trimmings; D. E. Allsopp (Christchurch), E. Armstrong, blue georgette' and silver lace; Colleen Coffey (Christchurch); G. Robertshaw,. peach satin and'- gold lace overdress; I. Hawkins, green and silver brocade; Ngare Milliken; 0. Belcher, periwinkle blue taffeta; G. Kelly, mauve georgette, with fringe trimmings; B. King, green satin; W. Adkins, salmon crepe de chine; M. Elliott, pink georgette, heavily beaded; Adah Piner (Annat), coral crepe de chine; Mai Bradley, primrose taffeta; V. M. Cole (Russell's Flat), pale sreen crepe de chine and gold lace; Doris Cullen (Darfield), beaded crepe de chine; Maei Bryson. Tose chiffon taffeta; Dorothy Collins (Sydney), mauve crepe de chine; sequin trinumnßs; Eva Smith; C. Buhner; B. Butrerfield, orange frock; Kura Millar, pink georgette; Mildren Bntterßeld, kingfisher georgette; Lillian Hoglund, amber frock and silver lace; M. Spencer (Spencerville), blue beaded georgette; M. Porteous (Lyttelton): R. Millar; L. Neish, green crepe d. chine: M. Kearney, black georgette; Dorothy Harris (Papanui), blue georgette; N. Cunningham (Christchurch), H. Cunningham (Christchurch): M. Meade; H. Werges (Waimate), blue taffeta; Nella Taylor (Darfield); Grace McKay, pink • taffeta; J. Evans (Christchurch). sea crcen taffeta; Irene Tolerton; Flint, black satin ;- Ettie Donovan, ashes of roses charmeuse; Doreen Ferguson, pink silk: If. McGregor, saxe blue and gold: Dorothy Innes; P. Kin?; Ivy Joines (Ashburton); E. Kankivell, gold crepe de chine; G. Ferguson (Christchurch), rose-pink georgette; H. Cullen rWaddineton), G. Milliken, M MillikeJi, W. Berry, M. Dorward, Messrs A. Milliken. K. J. D. Innes, C. Pearson (Coalgate), J. Taylor, H. Burrowes, M. L. Buckley, A. Duncan. J. Kidd. Tv". Brrson, J. Rae. H. Ferguson, W. Guest, J. Frsser, lan Cloudesley. (Christchurch). J. A. McElhinney T. O'Connor, K." Murray. Des. Smith, J. Kimmo, T. Fraser, IJ. Judd. J.. Judd. IT. Cole. D. Thomas, A. Knowles, Geo. Quigley, J. Quigley, G. W. Cullen," H Joines. F. C. McHugh (Darfield), C. Atkinson, E; Dunn, H. Coombes, Hensbaw (Christchurch), J. Greenfield. W. H. Faulkner, Hanrahan, S. Robertshaw, S. Tolerton, S. Atkinson CChrißtchurch), H. Millar. E. ICewman, A. Kincr. R. Bradley, J . N. Taylor, C. 0. Innes (Bhef-

field), C. "Wren (Christchurch), H. Jackson, J. Bagreby, F. Joines, L. Arps (Christchurch), J. Kelly, J. Coffey, D. McCurdy, J. Milliken, T. ■ Graham (Oamaru), M..Watkins (Oxford), L. A. Derrett (Whitecliffs), G. Abrahams, S. Taylor (Darfield), J. Frew (Christchurch), T. Ninrmo, J. Young, F.Austin, B. Stewart. L. Black (Darfield), H. A. Starr, P. Vaughan, D. Watson (Avoca), S. B. K. Atkinson (Christchurch), R. .R. M.. Innes, L. Searle, H. R. Belcher, L; 'H. • Blackaby, L. Dunn, G. N. Blackaby (Christchurch), C. Q. Mathieson (Clinton),'XT H." Ferguson, R. Buhner, J. Cullen, B. JenMn-s son, T.-H.' D. Pearson, E. Howell; D. Jack, J. W. Green, E. Piner, R. Ferguson, G. Welbourne, O. Mann, Ray Atkinson, C. Watson, L. Stubba (Oxford), A. Stubbs, C. Ferguson, B. Rutledge, E. Page, L. NeWn r ham, R. Dennison, L. Mehlhopt, J. Watson (Coalgate), E. M. Taylor 'A. A. Tayler (Cass), A. R. Earle (Coalgate), J. Brown (Coalgate), H. Murphy, E, H; Atkinson, H. Weill, T. MoKensie, C..Smith,, and others. PAWSEY—GREER. ' ;>Pj The marriage of Muriel Annie, seebnd' daughter of.Mr and Mrs Robert Greer, Bushside j to Ernest Joseph/ eldest soft < of Mr R Pawsey, Alford Forest j ,an<l : the late Mrs Pawsey; was solemnjsedat, Stavelev Church on Tuesday. The Itev. J P. W. Dyer officiated, and Miss Lorna Wood was organist. , The bride,- who was given away by her father, wore a long-waisted frocK of white crepe de chine with georgette sleeves, trimmed with satin ribbon and a pearl spray worked on the bodice. , Her tulle veil was surmounted .with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of narcissi, winter, roses, and maidenhair fern. , ■' .. ■ ~ . She was attended by her cousin, Muo Mona Greer, as bridesmaid. She Wor« a dress of almond green orepe de chine trimmed with gold .lace, and ,a black satin and tulle nat with almond green trimmings. Hter was of autumn flowers; Mr Ron. 'Pawsey attended his brother as best man; After the ceremony a reception was held in the Staveley where the many guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a brown frock with Oriental trimmings; and a hat to tone. The bridegroom's step-mother wore a wine-coloured* .coat-frock and hat to match. The usual toasts were honoured. The happy, couple later left on their wedding tour,' tile bride wearj ing a henna dress and wine-coloured coat with fur trimmings. MARSH—MAFFEY. A quiet but very pretty wedding was celebrated ,at St. John's Anglican Church, Hororata, on Tuesday afternoon, when Olive, , elder daughter of .Mr and Mrs Bert • Maffey, Hororata, was married to John Marsh, of Gleno tunnel. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. H. N. Roberts, and Miss Maffey, aunt of the bride, was organist. ... ! The bride,, who was escorted by her father, wore, a smart frock, of ivory crepe de chine. Her veil was beautifully embroidered with true lovers' j knots and fell from a coronet of orange | blossoms. A beautiful bouquet completed her toilette. Miss Thelma Maffey attended her sister ae bridesmaid.' She wore a strii-' ing frock of apricot crepe de chine with bead trimmings, and carried a. pretty bouquet. Mr Calder carried out the duties of best man. Mrs B. Maffey, mother of the bride, wore a hanckome frock of brown velvet with brown silk trimmings, and hat match. After the ceremony a reception was ! held at the home of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs J. Marsh left later in the afternoon, for their honeymoon, the briße wearing a navy blue repp dress, navy blue coat, and fawn hat'. Their future home - will be in Glentunnel.