Y.W.C.A.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19212, 19 January 1928, Page 2

Y.W.C.A.

; BIENNIAL CONVENTION. t AFollowing the annual conference, the biennial convention of the Now Zealand Y.W.O.A. took place on Thursday and Friday at Paerata. Mrs Bowron, president of the Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand, occupied the chair.

The morning session on Thursday opened with the report of the National Executive Committee read by Mrs David Smith. This gave a detailed account of the activities of the committee since its inception. Tho balancesheet and budget for tho year were passed. Various alterations to the constitution were brought up for discussion by Mrs J. C. Dickinson, and passed. The first part of the afternoon session was occupied with finalising the statement of the purpose of the Association, Miss Ethel Law, (National General Secretary, boing the principal speaker. The new wording, which was passed unanimously, reads thus: ''The purposo of the Association is: To u£te girls and women in a world-wide fellowship, to help tliem to find a definite purposo in life, to bo honest and fearless in their thinking, to attain the fullest appreciation of the joys of friendship, of service, aud of beauty, and to interpret by radiant living tho lovo of God."

The latter part of the afternoon was occupied with a report from Flock House. Jlr3 Bowron outlined the initial steps taken by the Y.W.O.A. in this piece of co-operation with tho trustees of the New Zealand Sheepowners' Acknowledgment of Debt to British Seamen Fund. The Association at the request of tho trustees had initiated a scheme for the after care of the Flock House girls in employment in country districts. Advisers had been appointed to act for the Association and to concern tliemselveß with the welfare and happiness of tho Flock llouso girls working in their district, but the convention was strongly of the opinion that in addition to the friendly offices of these ladies who had consented to act as advisers, the time was rapidly approaching when the Association would require s Welfare Officer in connexion with this work of the after care of Flock House girls. At the evening session the World Fellowship financial statement and budget were passed. Miss Gavin, travelling secretary oi tho Student Christian Union, gave an interesting address on her experiences when in charge of a girls' hostol in Calcutta. Second Say.

Friday, the second day of convention, was occupied in the morning with recommendations from tho committee set up during conference, chief among them being: The establishment of a training institute in leadership in local Associations, and the federation of sonior clubs. Later in tho morning tho retirement scheme for secretaries was discussed, and referred to tho mid-way meeting of the National Board in May for consideration. At tho afternoon session the national policy for 1928 was discussed, when the principal topic was ways and means of making the Association purpose more vivid to members, Miss Law being tho chief speaker. Miss Law also spoke of tho worlds' conference being held in Hungary in August nest, and tho request for information regarding working conditions for girls in New Zealand. It was decided to ask local Associations to do what they could in compiling information regarding this. The later part of the afternoon was occupied with the election of the National President and Board members. Mrs David Smith, of Wellington, was unanimously elected president of the Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand. The following were elected National Board members at headquarters: Hiss Ella Fair, Mrs Clark, Dr. Sylvia Chapman, Mrs Ronald Watson. Mrs Troadwell. Mrs H. D. Bennett. Miss Holmes. Mrs Sutherland Koss and Miss Ella Fair were elected as representatives on tho Worlds' Committee.

The following delegates were appointed for the Worlds' Conference:—Miss Mary McLean, Mrs Spear, Miss W. Braithwaitc, Mrs Carmalt Jones, Miss Hewitt, and Mrs G. H. Wilson.

A vote of thanks to the retiring president, Mrs G. Bowron, was carried with great enthusiasm, several speakers eulogising Mrs Bowron's untiring services to the Association in New Zealand.

Votes of thanks were passed to the National Board and Miss Law for their ceaseless efforts for the success of the conference, to the Board of Governors of Paerata College, to Mr and Mrs Clark, of Paerata College, for their unfailing kindness, to Mrs French, conference hostess, to Mr Knott for many courtesies extended to delegates, to Miss Bogg and Miss Cole of the Entertainment Committee, Miss MacLeod and Miss Maskel.l for publicity work. Misses Scott and McCrea for minutes, Miss Hare for tho news board, and to Mrs Burton for chairing tho senior club discussions. In closing the convention Mrs Bowron expressed tho belief that it had been of the greatest value aud inspiration to everyone, and that from it the whole work in New Zealand would receive fresh inspiration.

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WEDDINGS.

£RAY—RYBURN. St. Andrew's Church was festively decorated yesterday afternoon for the marriage of Enid Ella, younger daughter of the Rev. R. M. Ryburii and Mrs Ryburn, Flockton street, Christchurch, and Charles Marshall, younger son of the Rev. H. B. Gray and Mrs Gray, of Thames. The Rev. Normau Webster was .the officiating clergyuiuu, Mr ityburn gave away his daughter, and Mr Robert Lake I'Ondercd nuptial music.

Tiic bndf) looked most attractive in her short-sleeved frock of ivory georgette, with lace yoke and slightly draped corsage finished 011 one side witn a large uow of picot-edgcd georgette. Her prettily embroidered tulle veil, which had been worn by her mutJier on her wedding day, was held with a half-circle of orange blossom and white heather arranged across the back of the head, terminating in a Liny posy over each ear. Her bouquet was of white and palest pink roses. Miss Irene Todd, daughter of the Rev. W. T. Todd, was the attendant bridesmaid. She wore an uncommon frock of mignonette-green georgette, mounted on corn-coloured crepe de chine, and made with yoke and hem of line corn-coloured lace, very old and very beautiful. Her bandeau of pleated tuljo to match her frock was outlined with gold leaves and small apricot (lowers and flie carried a bouquet of apricot and gold roses and carnations. Mr Raymond Ryburn acted as best man.

After the ceremony, a reception was ; held, by Mr and Mrs Ryburn at their | home in St Albans. The hostess wore j a handsome gown of black crepe de j chine with front panel of finely-pleated i crepe de chine and vestee of oyster j grey georgette. Her black hat of fine j straw with lace brim was trimmed j with an osprey mount and she wore a black and white ostrich feather necklet aiul carried a posy of pink carnations. When Mr and Mrs Gray left for their weddins: tour, the bride was wearins a smart frock of reseda green ijeorgette. inset with self-coloured lace and a chic little hat banded with var-coioured georgette to match her oti'lv coloured .scarf. She carried a tailored coat of fawn velour cloth i with fur collar and cuffs. j

HOLSTKIN— BERNHARD. Tlie Catholic Cathedra), Christchurch. was the scene of a pretty wedding quietly celebrated recently, when the Et. Rev. Dr. Kennedy, of Christchurch, celebrated the marriage of Kathleen Gertrude, only «a;»r Mrs A. L. Bernhard, of Ivumara, West Coast, to Hector, fourth son of Mr and Mrs C. Holstein, of Okain's Bay, Banks Peninsula. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle. Mr W. Bernhard, of Uuatapu, West Coast, wore a charming frock of ivory georgette and white satin with long circular georgette sleeves. Her tulle' veil, which fell gracefully from a coronet of orange blossom, was beautifully embroidered with silver, and a note of pink was introduced among the white flowers of her fragrant bouquet. Miss Millie McKeag attended the | bride, wearing a dainty sleeveless frock of cameo pink georgette, and fin© silver lace. She wore a becoming hatot pastel blue crinoline straw, and carried a harmonising bouquet. Mr W. J. Wilson, of Christehurch, performed the duties of best man. The reception was held at Dixieland; where the brides aunt, Mrs A. Dryden, of Christehurch, who,received tlw guests,.. wore a, frock of black figured crepe do chine, with hat to thatch. In the evening, Mr; and Mrs Holstein left for Wellington to join the Marama, j sailing for Sydney, oafi Friday, they will in future resfSe. The bifcfe travelled in a hlaclr and white suij, with hat to matcli.

FEAST—PARTRIDGE. A wedding of unusual interest was solemnised last night at All Saints' Church, Sumner, when Alison Ngaire, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Partridge, of Dryden street, Sumner, was married to Herbert Stanley, youngest son of the late Inspector and the late Mrs Feast, of Christehurch. The church, which was decorated by the girl friends of the' bride in pale pink sweet-peas, was crowded with guests and friends. The Rev. J. F. Coursey, of St. John's Church, Christchurch, was the officiating clergyman, and Mr G. F. Allen organist. The bride entered the church with her father to the familiar strains of Lohengrin's "Bridal March," and stood before the altar under a wedding bell of pink blooms. She wore a charming model frock of pink georgette over pink crepe de chine. The frock itself waa panelled in an unusual style, each pane) being hand-embroidered, with sprays of velvet roses of a slightly deeper shade, the dainty rose theme being repeated on the _ long, full sleeves. She looked charming under a veil of pink embroidered tulle, silver shoes and a shealf of pink roses completing a charming toilette. The bridesmaids were sisters of the bride. Miss Lyndall Partridge wore a green ceorgette frock made with tucked scalloped yoke. and frilled skirt with touches of pink velvet applique. Miss Natalie Partridge was. similarly attractive in a costume of the same design, and both wore dainty crinoline hats to match, and carried posies to tone.

Mr Melvilie Peugelly was best man, Mr Jack Dalton acting as groomsman. The happy pair left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March."

The reception was held in the Sumner Town Hall, whore the guests were received by Mrs Partridge, who wore a becoming toilette of black georgette with Oriental trimmings, and black crinoline hat, and carried a bouquet of carnations

Mrs G. Pearce, the sister of the biidegroom, wore navy blue georgette with pink trimmings. The tables for the "breakfast" were daintily set out with pink geraniums and sweet-peas. The guests were afterwards entertained at a dauce, the ball-room scheme being black and gold, with beautiful floral rases on the stage. The guests included the following:—Sir and Mrs _ S. L. Partridge, Miss Ngarit'a Partridge. Mr Jack Cullman. Miss Iris Cullman, Mr and Mrs W. Wilson, Miss J. Dean, Mr R. Dunstan. Miss W. Allnut, Mr L. Smith. Mrs J. Wilson, Mr Bruce Wilson, Miss A. Partridge, Mr Douglas Wilson, Mr and Mrs 0. Pearsc, Mrs A. Barnes, the R-er. and Mrs Coursey. Master A. Partridge, Mr and Mrs (J. Ward, Mr and Mrs Hartshorn. Mr and Mrs FT. Button, Mr and Mrs D. Cown, Mrs S. East, Mr and Mr.? Pierce, Miss S. East, Miss A. East, Miss E. Belcher. Mr D. Partridge. Miss Barnett, Miss Selby, Mr and Mrs G. F. Allen. Mr C. Allen, Miss R. Johnston, Mr C. K. Taylor, Miss P. I>ean, Mr C. Gibbs, Miss E. Hislop. Mr R. Wilkinson, Mrs F. Boulton, Mr C. Baxter, Mr J. Wilkinson, Mrs Jessett. Miss A. Gray. Mr and Mrs Soper, Mr W. Jamieson, Miss JVork, Miss F. Cooper, Mr R. PJones, Miss E. Thomas, Mr N. P. McGregor. Mr F. S. Tavlor, Miss Taylor, Mr A. Huches, Mr P. Hills, Mr G. Pengelly. Miss D. Pengelly, Miss M. Wood. Miss X. Miller, Mrs Mercer. Mr McHarg, Mr and Mrs G'rowhurst. Miss Crowhurst, Mr C. Pearce, "Mr NBates. Mr Goodchild. Sirs Goodchiid, Mr P. Leeg. Mr and Mrs H. Goggin, Miss D. Orchard, Mr Holdsworth, -Mr and Mrs C. Orchard, Miss Forrester, Mr Somerfield, Mr and Mrs J. S. Neville, Mr and Mrs C. Da we. and Mrs L. Treleaxen. Mr and Mrs R. S. Maloney, Mr and Mrs S. W. Dean. Mr and Sirs Whitfield, Mice jj, Whitfield,

Miss M. Whitfield, Miss F. Allen, Mr" and Mrs Barker, Miss Douglas, Mr K. Wilson Mr J. Hampton, Miss Woolcock Air and Mrs F. C. Cother, Miss Iv Bowden, Mr and Mrs S. Otley, and Mr and Mrs Hassell. GUERIX—QUIRKE. The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Geraldine, presented a bright scene on Wednesday, when the morning sun shone upon a happy wedding party. The predominating colours of pink" and white which decorated the church toned with the froeking of the i.ridal party. The bride was Mary Ellen, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Quirke, Orari, and the bridegroom John Joseph Guerin, of Hilton, and their popularity was attested to by the lar™c number who crowded the church and lined the approaches. The officiating priest at the marriage ceremony was the Rev. Father Alfred Cullen, S.M., of St. Mary's Church, Christchurch, while the Kev. Father Herbert, of Geraldine, celebrated Xuptial Masß. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a handsome frock | of cream georgette with yoke of cream lace. The skirt was finished with ac- i cordion pleating and panels of lace I matching the yoke and her veil fell from a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of pink and mauve sweet peas with trailing greenery. The bridesmaid, Miss A. Quirko, sister of the bride, wove a dainty frock of salmon-pink georgette with circular lace skirt. Her veil, held with a floral wreath, was in a shade to tone, and she carried a beautiful bouquet. Mr Joseph Guerin, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After the ceremony the wedding party and guests motored to Orari, where at the Coronation Hall two hundred guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast. Mrs Quirke received her guests wearing a handsome dress of black crepe de chine finished with beige lace and hat to match. Her bouquet was composed of mauve and pink sweet peas. Later the happy couple left by car for Kelson. -The bride's travelling costume was of cinnamon brown tweed, and she wore a tagel straw hat to match.