WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19709, 28 August 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tae I*4y Bditor wUI 1m pleased to receive for publication in the "Women"* Corner" Items of social or personal now*. Such Items •ho aid b« folly autnentlcated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence U Invited on soy matters affecting, or of Interest to, women. Mr and Mrs F. Greenfield, who have bixin for rLany months in fe Awamutu, are returning to Christchurch next week. Mr and Mrs James Ashley (Paparoa street), who have been spending a few months in South Canterbury, have returned to ChrisUburch. Mr K. M. Milligan, managing director, Farquliarson Bros., Australasia, Ltd., who has been in Christchurch for the past ten days, left for Wellington last evening. He was accompanied by Mrs Milligan. Mrs J. R. Delahunty (Manchester street Noith) m spending a holiday in Timaru. Miss [la Chapman (Ixiwer Hutt) is visiting her sister, Mrs H. Ronaldson (Fendalton). Mr and Mrs T. K. R. Whitehouse (Timaru ) are spending a few days in Christchurch. Mrs B. Nesbit (Linwood) has left for Auckland with her daughter, who is lowing for a trip to Omaha, U.S.A. Mr and Mrs S. T. Seddon (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs Grierson (Auckland) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Mrs L. Anderson and daughter (Okau) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs Masefleld (Akaroa) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Recent arrivals at the Mount Pleasant Rest House include the Misses E. nnd N. Hooker (New Brighton) and Mrs C. Woolhouse, Mr A. J. Woolhouse, Mr F. Curten, and Mr D. Weir (Kokatahi, Westland). Guests at Godley House, Diamond Harbour, duriu ■; the past week, were: Mrs R. Lake, Mrs E. O. Broome, and two children, Misses Fry, Brown, and Butcher. Mrs Charles Nichols and Miss Maude Nichols, of Rossall street, Merivale, are staying at Warner's Hotel for a few days, before proceeding to Wellington.; Guests at the United Service Hotel include M*s Hope Gibbons (Wellington), Mrs J- R. Johnson (Wei ington), I Mrs E. Philp (T imaru ). Miss N - ** nil P (Timaru), Mrs H. J. Walden (Riverton), Mrs Herbert Hall (Timaru), Miss Nancy Hall (Tiraam), and Miss Ailsa Campbell (Timaru). Mr and Mrs J. F. Montague passed through Christchurch yesterday en route for Ashburton, where Mr Montague will aet as adjudicator for the elocutionary section at the annual Competitions. The engagement is announced of Carol, second daughter of the Bishop of Christchurch and Mrs West-Wataon, to Leicester, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Webb, of Invercargill. Recent guests at Stonehurst Private Hotel, Gloucester street, include Mr and Mrs Greenwood and family (Invercargill), Miss Caughley (Welling-: ton), Miss Pollock-Smith (Lower Hutt), Miss McLaren (Wellington), Mr Tresender (Oamarti), Miss Brewer (Wellington), Mrs Harris (Nelson), and Mr Hume (Nelson). Miss Havelaar has been advised that his Excellency the Governor-General has consented to open the St. Saviour's Christmas Market, at the Art Gallery 00 October 2nd. Recent guests at "Ilfracombe" Private Hotel, Akaroa, include:—Mr and Mrs Pratt, Miss Pratt, Mr and Mrs Ellis, Master Ellis, Miss Ellis, Miss Ranual, Mr Fergusson, Mr Cooper, Mr Owen, Mr Wilson, and Mr Herbert. This year the cake, stall on Violet Day is in the hands of Mesdames E. Boulton, H. Ballin, J. S. Neville, K. Ballantyne, A. R. Bloxam, and the R it-carton Plunket Society, so the finest assortment of cakes at the stall in Victoria square on Friday, August \ 30th, is assured. The book stall is | making a feature of scrap books for children, and the Woolston-Opawa branches have a variety stall with hundreds of novelties, none of which will cost more than ss. A bran tub for children will be another attraction, nnd balloons will be found in th« TrianTle, where Mesdames W. H. Cowpcnnd Trving Carney will sell flowers and balloons. During the absence of Mr and Mrs TV D Napier from New Zealand. Miss Dorothy Napier i.« undertaking the management of "Te Kiteroa.' the popular guest house and henlth resort si Waimate modern house with elev trie light and drainage Idea) wint r climate, beautiful garden unique bird life, extensive new For illustrated descriptive circular containing full par ticulars address Miss Dorothv Napier P.O Boi 10. Waimate; telephone 151, Waimato _£ Guard against colds and influenza. For the rainy season, Gloshettes keep your feet absolutely dry and warm. Four styles in Fawn and Brown. Pan nell and Co., 105 Manchester street 'Phoae 694. _e STAYS HOT FOR HOURS. When you return home late to-night from a bridge party, chilled to the bone, nothing will be more welcome than a cosy bed warmed with a Unique Hot Water Bottle. Pop a Unique into your bed, and it will still be snug and warm in the morning. Uniques are sold in all sizes—at all prices. Buy one from your dealer to-day. —2 Fur Varieties—Bpeeial reductions during sale in numerous varieties of beautiful furs—Foxes, Squirrel, Fitches, etc., at most moderate c< t. We invite your Inspection. Mac Gibbon's, Fur Specialist, 154 Armagh street, Christchurch. 'Phone 7168. —5 H ■ ■

Miss Blanche Herman, who recently returned from a visit to Auckland, has left for Kaikoura. rtecent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: —Mr W. H. Bundle (Ashburton), Mr P. E. Talbot (Timaru), Mrs E. F. Wilson (Timaru), Miss M. Wilson (Timaru), Mr W. L. Sellar (Dunedin), Mr J. C. Little (Dunedin), Mr C. N. Gunn (Greyinouth), Mr W. Fear (Wellington), Mr Jas. Boyd (Kaikoura), Miss E. Walker (Akaroa), Mr G. H. Leslie (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Roseveare (Glenroy), Mr E. J. Isaac (Auckland), Mr C. Johnson (Auckland), Mr L. McMillan (Dunedin), Mrs H. H. Dobie (Blenheim), Mr C. Higgs (Nelson), and Air G. Cooper (Invercargill). Hie large audience at the Civic Theatre last night received with applause the announcement that Mr \\ illiam Heughan and his party will give two more concerts in Christchurch, in the Caledonian Hall, on October 4th and October sth. Miss Sayer, last night, wore a verv becoming frock of ohanel red satin beaute, with slanting deeolletage to match the narrow slantinc tailored belt, while the graceful skirt, longer at one side, was finished with a loose panel. Miss Maud Bell wore a pretty frock of ivorv satin with voke and very deen hem of bolr'ly ivorv lace falling \ort<r at the back, a touch of colour beincr introduced in her shoulder posy of deep pink roses. BUILDERS' BALL. The annual bail held under the austnoes oi tue liunaers and contractors fiss>ociatH>n oi Canterbury eveutuateu at tne winter garden last night, it >.ua a great success mere w*u> tui ;n.t,ciiuan>J« ituu viit; «iiu c.y t iri.cia'-nu i,m> luui>»c ot uie i>unt>--i>.aiisi.on ur-wieou-ii, spent a uiorou fa uiy enjoyaoie t> vetting. 'i'ue members of the liali Committee were. iUessrs J. SO. L,. iiegan uian), vv. Williamson, G. omipsoii, U. v\atson, N. mcuiuivray, J. ijoniner, Jii. lieumeiburg, VV. WendeJi;oru, G. L. jriull, O. n. ayling, c>. iViooie, and W. Wmsor (.honorary secretary;. The ladies present included:—Mesdames Arnoid Beanlaud, J. E. Lxxegan, J. McKinley, L. Hill, J. A. Mander. H Uosindale, Ned McGilnvrav, L. B. Johnson. C. Lewis, VV. VV. Newman, H G. Liebert, H. Banfield, \V. L. King, A. C. Winney, VV. ii. Muff. T. de la Mare C T. Smart, VV. Pears. L Smart, Sidney Hunt W. HWilliamson, F. Willis. W. Thomson, J. D. Sprosen, F. Mathieson. C. H. Ayling. W. H. King, H. W. Smith, R. L. Scott, C. D. Dallison, L. H. Petrie S. Williamson. E. Moor, K. N. McGilMvray, A. F. W. Jones, G. b. Morrison, H. C Hurst, W. W. Laing, Richard Smith, H. C. Smart, W. H. Smith, G A. Blackmore. Stanley Frost. E. A Empson, S. Mills, F Williamson. W. A. Caldwell. J. Rilloh. V. J. Moir, Noel Knight, E. J. Edwards, Angus Donaldson A. F. Matthews. Robert Anderson, Arthur Kirby, A. W. Winstone, E. Dovlo (Chertsey), E. A. Anderson, H. F\ Sewell, J. W. McCabe, W. H. Flavell, L Wendelborn, W. Thomson. N. Baggs. J. Wilson. H G. Cox. C. J. Robinson. A. Queree, H. MulhcHand, C. F. Champion, George Simpson, H. S. Cook. T. Aspell. J. Truman (Le Bon's Bay), J. M. GVffey, E Smart, H. W. Bowles, R. F. Callon, W A. Stead, E. Brightling. W. Fox, E ' Beuinelburg, H. A. Sutcliffe, G. Lang, K. Wilson. S. J. Moore, Eric Ellison, A. Gibbs. G. L. Bull. G. P. Clarke. F. J. Narbey, G. A. Gilchrist P. Harle, A. F. Stacey, Misses Jo*n Henderson, Marjorie Graham. Maisie Tavlor. Dorothy Good. Marion Russell, Daphne Giles, Doris O'Connor, Maisie Gasson. Bessie Macdcnald, Rita Fuller, Mona Smith, Betty Thomson, Frances Mathieson, Beryl Mathieson, Doreen Jackson, Lillian Smith, Billie Stribling. Emily Turner, Ethel Collins, Olive Wendelborn, Molly Munro, Kathleen Inslone, Iris Piper, Mavis Woodward, Minna Peters, Violet Claridge, Amy Greig, Margaret Lorimer, Eileen Smith, Gladys Keighley, Jean Boyland Margaret Mc'figue, Bernadette Holley, Dorothy Johnston, Helen Thomson Eve Bergmann, Isabel Svme, Belle McMillan. F. Edwards. Myrtle Kennedy (Dunedin). Valerie Anderson, Ena Butler, Zena Wooler, F. D. Low, Olive Round. Pat Emerson, Doris Barnett. Hilda Chapman, Muriel Waugh, Lynda Shute (South Canterbury), Mae Heanhy, Florence Akins, Vera Curwen, Phyllis Yorath Trixie Scott. Rita McKendry. Mabel Curwen, Gwen Collins, Peg«rv Collins, Evelvn Anderson, Phyllis Barton. Iris Hutton. Leita Clark, Edna Cameron. Alice Wright. Olive Jaeobsen Olive Brvdon. Rita Cowper. Molly Simmonds. O'ive Tavlor. Jean Gibson. M. Whelan Doris Price. Marior<e Brideens. Gwen* Taylor. Maude T.ncv Tavlor. Ronn Oldham M. E"«+erbrook, Maisie McCormick, and Hilda Coad. BRIDGE PARTY.

The last of a series of bridge parties organised to raise money to furnish the Avonside Tennis Pavilion was held at the pavilion on Monday night and proved most enjoyable. At supper time, Mr G. L. Berry, president of the club, expressed appreciation of the work done by Mrs P. J. Herdman, who had successfully arranged the many pleasant gatherings, as a result of which the pavilion was now comfortablv furnished. "fhose present were Mr and Mrs P. J Herdman, Mr and Mrs Angus Donaldson, Mr and Mrs Sid Dickson. Mr and Mrs G. L. Berry, Mr and Mrs W. K Laucbland, Dr. and Mrs W. S. Seed, Mr and Mrs R. Robilliard, Mrs J. C. Lord, Mrs T. Taylor, Mrs Ardley, Misses Cranford, Hounsel), M. Oueenan Boddington. Campbell, Robilliard, Wilds, R Berry. Messrs Roller, Babbington. and Howard. The r>ri*«'S were won by Mrs Dickson. Mr Berry, Miss Cranford, and Mr Donaldson.

FAREWELL PARTY. An enjoyable evening was spent recently in the Cadena, when Mrs B. Xesbit, Linwood, gave a farewell party for her daughter, Mini, who is leaving by the Niagara for a trip to U.S.A. Balloons, streamers, and paper hats were distributed, and musical items and recitations were given by several of the guests. Many useful gifts were received by the guest of honour. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Warren. Mr and Mrs Mr snd Mrs Stout, Mr and Mrs Kellar. Mr and Mr.s Anderson. Mr and Mrs Stewart. Mrs Roorman. Mrs Denton. Mr and Mrs PVcroft. Mrs Weir. Mrs Dawson. Misses Davidson. M. Stewart, D. Cropper. W. McKay, f.intott. Weir. Messrs G. Brittendean. Gob'>ie. O'Connor. "Burke. Anderson R. Gregory, Campbell, and L. Sutherland.

A CHARMING PARTY. At "Willowbrook." the beautiful home of the Misses Gerard, at Fendalton, yesterday afternoon, Miss Rose Gerard was hostess at a particularly enjoyaoie parvy, given in uouour 01 Alias neswsr wiener, wiio is leaving siiui-uy ior America, wnere sue is to uts uiuriieu. lav norai decorations were most eiitjcuve. lue uaii was ongnuiiieu Hitu Dig do wis ot ueucute pin* prunua modern, tne arawiuti-rooui was gaj wu-ii uanixins ana single red canieiuas, wnuo in uie wnere delicious tea was ui»ut;ii3eu, tne table was decorated with beautiiul pink heatn ana maidenhair lorn. After tea, Miss Archer opened a large assortment of packages orought tor ner by tiie guests as tokens of tueir atfection and goodwill, and tound herself surrounded with an array of delightful gilts— traycloths, scent, bathsalts, guest-towels, boot-oags—ail either mauve or biscuit-coloured. The guests included: Miss Gerard, Miss Archer, Lady Wigram, Mrs Deans, Mrs W. H. Symes, Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs J. Wilkin and Miss Jessie Wilkin, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Miss Murray-Aynsley, Mrs T. A. Hamilton, Mrs Andrew Scott, Miss Gresson, the Misses Neave, Mrs Robert Hennah, Mrs Gerald Anderson, Mrs Guv Scott, Mrs Maurice Gresson, Miss Alison Jennings, Mrs Lvnn Lawrence. Mrs Percy Whitcombe, Miss Prins. Mrs Ynvr Robinson. Mrs Geoffre" Gerard, and Mrs B. C Rutherford. OBITUARY. MRS JANE THOMSON. The death is announced of Mrs Jane Thomson, late of 60 Holly road, St. Albans, widow of the late Mr William Thomson, of Balmoral, Amuri. The late Mrs Thomson was a daughter of the late Hon. Charles Bigg\\ither, who came to New Zealand in the ship Ursula in 1843, and took up a sheep run in the Wairau district, but settled in Richmond, near Nelson, where he resided until his death in 1874. Mrs Thomson was educated in Nelson and in 1879 was married to Mr William Thomson, an early settler of Canterbury, who as a child of two years came to New Zealand with his parents in the Hamn«hire in 1853 Mrs Thomson lived at Balmoral until the death of her husband in 1908. after v-h'oh she came to Christchurch. where she has lived ever since. She was a devout member of St Church, Merivale, where she will be sadlv missed and was an earnest worker in the Merivale Sewing Guild. She is survived bv one son and several daijphters. to whom Bincere sympathy will be extended. MRS ANNIE HONORIA BRADLEY.

Mrs Annie Honoria Bradley, whose death occurred, at her residence, Cambridge terrace, on Sunday morning, was a very old and highly esteemed resident of Christchurch, who will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. Born in Limerick, Irel-nd, in 1851, Mrs Bradley arrived iD Melbourne in 1868, and later came to New Zealand, where she was married to the late Mr Orton Guthrie Bradley, who was a nephew of the late Rev. R. Bradley, of Charteris Bay, and who. at the time of his marriage, managing a sh ep station in South Canterbury. After a time, Mr Bradley entered business in Hilton, whero the family resided for twenty-five years. In 1899, after retiring from business, Mr Bradley, who died about thirteen years ago, came to Christchurch, where the family have sirce lived. Out of a family of ten children, seven are still living. Two sons, Messrs A. and G. Bradley, served in the South African War, and liree sons, Messrs P. J., and A. Bradley served in France during the Great War. Captain W, O. Bradley was well-known during the war as chief artillery instructor in the Training Camp. The daughters are Mrs M. E. Burke of P. Burke and Co., Ltd., Mrs J. Hendren, and Miss A. Bradley. The funeral took place yesterday morning, and was preceded by Requiem Mass, celebrated at St. Masy's Manchester street, at 9 o'clock, by the Rev. Father Alex. McDonald, S.M. Messages and telegrams of sympathy were received from all parts of New Zealand, and beautiful wreaths were received from the following:—Mrs F. Cullen, Mr W. Burke, and Mrs W. Mather, M. Maloney and family, Mr and Mjs Goulding and family, Ashburton P. and T. Department, Mrß JSTetta Lamb, Mr and Mrs J. Hendren, Captain W. O. Bradley, Mr and Mrs O. P. Burke, Mr and Mrs Saxby, Mr and Mrs Chris Ward, Mrs Burke and Rita, Joe and Annie Hendren, Alb and family, Paul and family, Gus and family, and Annie Bradley. BALL AT RANGIORA. In spite of the inclement weather, a large crowd was present at the annual Catholic Ball, which was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening. The decorative scheme in the danceroom was carried out with streamers of red and black, and masses of greenery produced a charming effect. Lucky spot waltzes were won by Misses I. Rogal and F. Drury and Messrs W. Jeffrey and M. Mcintosh. Excellent music was supplied by Knight's Orchestra, and extras were played by the Misses E. Brady, Z. Lynskey, E. Miles, H. and E. Smith. Mr L. Moran was chairman of the ball committee, and Mr B. Fahey secretary, while Mrs G. Brady and Mrs L. Moran were in charge of the supper arrangements. Messrs S. McCarten, M. Kennedy, E. Fahey, and T. Moran were M.C.'s.

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THE PLUNKET SOCIETY. The monthly committee meeting of the Boyal N.Z. Society for th« Health of Women and Children (the Plunket Society) was held in the Plunket Booms. There were present: Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson (in the chair), and Mesdames J. Stevenson, F. Wilding, J. K. Archer, C. Chilton, H. Mcintosh, J. Tait, E. Garland, A. McKillop, V. Turnbull, H. D. Acland, H. T. J. Thacker, E. Cordner, E. Boulton, G. Aitken, H. Ballin, Thompson, K. Ballantyne, F. Graham, Len Wilson, A. F. Wright, L. Banks, C. M. OHivier, A. W. Beaven, B. M. Morten, J. Calder, O. Rennie, A. Bunz, M. H Godby, Miss Ward, and the hon. secretary. A room had been opened at St. Martins, and Nurse Bowron had seen mothers and babies in that district once there during the month. A very hearty vote of thanks, carried by acclamation, was passed to Mrs Frank Graham and her committee for the very successful cabaret organised by them during Race Week. The sum raised was larger than last year's effort, and warm appreciation was expressed of the hard work put in to raise such a large amount of money. Special mention was made of Mrs J. G. Collins 's share in the original. decorations which formed so attractive a part of the whole. The secretary reported that the Lincoln branch was re-established, and that Mrs R. M. Morten had been elected president, Mrs J. Calder hon. secretary, and Miss F. Mcßean hon treasurer. A strong committee had been set np. The Plunket nurse would visit the district once a fortnight. Mrs A. R. Bloxam reported that the silver paper campaign had eome to an end with the shipment of the quantity collected to England. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Bloxam and her sub-committee, Mesdames R. Anderson, V. Turnbull, F. Wilding, A. McKillop, and E. Wanklyn, all of whom had worked so hard throughout the campaign, which caused hours of labour sorting and packing. A hearty vote of thanks was also passed to Mr C. M Ollivier, who kindly placed a room in Woolston House at the disposal of the sub-committee, also to the National Mortgage Co. for their help in shipping the cases. It was decided that no more silver paper would be collected in the meantime, and an advertisement is to be inserted in the newspapers to this effect. Two Violet Day meetings had been held, and all the tables allotted to those who had offered to take charge of them. Flowers were expected from Auckland, Napier, Wairarapa, Rangitikei, and from the West Coast. Many people had offered to pick, bunch, and, sell them, and the committee expected the usual support from the public for their efforts on Friday next. It was decided to co-operate as usual with the authorities in Health Week. The interim conference and full meetIng of Central Council will be held in Wellington on October 3rd and 4th. For Karitane Hospital, Sister Home, acting-matron, reported 13 babies admitted, 11 discharged, 15 in hospital, six mothers admitted to the mothers' cottage, five discharged, ana five in hospital. ~■. Ten Karitane nurses sat tor their final examinations and Nurse N. Coofe passed with first-class honours. Nurses C Tpmp'Sett, V. Milne, M Brooks, M Shoreland, M. McPherson passed with honours, and Nurses L. Mason, 1.Fisher, J Muir, and P. Lake also Pa Nurse C. Tompsett and Nurses M. Brooks and V. Milne completed training, and Nurse Speight and Nurse Borrows, commenced training during tne The* matron expressed grateful thanks for 'old blankets from Mrs Bunz, Mrs Dalgety, Mrs H. A Knißht, Mrp Godby, and one that was left at the Plunket rooms without the donor s name. The hospital is now in need or old linen, rnd the matron appealed for old sheets, etc. , For the office Nurse Allan reported 110 new cases, babies only, and 706 visits paid by the Plunket nurses to homes. The visits paid to the various Plunket rooms in the districts were as follows: — „ _,. „..,, Adulta. Babies Children. •Sydenham .. ..183 163 41 fapanai .. - 1" I™ « Woolston .. ..69 66 27 Shirley-Richmond ..62 55 6 Opawa .. ~66 52 V sSreydon .. ..9* 89 M Riccarton .. ..86 75 26 St. Martin* .- 9 * 1 Central Rooms .. 1140 830 121 1880 1494 289 Total—B663. During the month subscriptions and donations were received with grateful thanks from the following: Mesdames M J. Burns. R. W". Glen, D. Gallavm, J. Findlay, H. Hylands, H. D. Luxton, F. Murdoch, C. L. Powers, L. C Pearcy, H. J. Petch, H.R. Riches, L. E. Rexworthy, W. O. Sandehn, T. H Swaney, A. Thompson, F. Thompson, O. F. Thornton, S. R. Hood, Roche, and Alan Goodwin. The out-stations' nurse reported as follows: — „ New Station. Adulta. Babies. Children. canes. Southbridge ..18 16 7 1 Leeston ..27 15 8 1 Belfast .. 41 88 28 3 Kaiapoi ..54 89 29 Hornby .. 11 2 4 * Totals ~ 151 106 71 6 At Sumner and Redcliffs Nurse Wilson law five new cases, and paid nine visits to homes in Sumner and 11 in Redcliffs. At the rooms in Sumner she saw 26 adults. 24 babies, and seven pre-school children and at Redcliffs 31 adults, 27 babies, and three pre-school children. WEDDINGS. LIMBRICK—GRAY. At St. Mary's Chureh, Addington, yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Canon W. S. Bean celebrated the wedding of Myrtle Louise, only daughter of Mrs ' A. R. Gray and the late Mr Gray, and Arthur Edmond Orchard, youngest son of Mrs Elizabeth Limbrick, Addington. The church was festively decorated with spring flowers, and Miss Lowe acted as organist. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr L. Gray, wore a handsome long-sleeved frock of ivory georgette over silver tissue, with fitting bodice, finished with a large diamente ornament at the waist and fall skirt with uneven hemline. Her tulle veil was held with a chaplet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Eileen Carleton, cousin of the bride, and Miss Joan Sorensen, niece of the bridegroom. Their smart frocks of pumpkin-pink velvet and georgette had tight pointed bodices of ring velvet, which also hemmed the georgette skirts, falling long at each side. Scarves of georgette were held on the shoulders with brilliant clasps and their wide-brimmed hats of deep powder-blue straw matched their satin shoes. They carried bouquets of pink and blue flowers. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by her little niece, Iris Gray. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Keith Burtt, cousin of the bride, m

best man, and Mr L. Simpson, nephew of the bridegroom, as groomsman. The guests were afterwards entertained at the Winter Garden by the bride's mother, who wore a handsome frock of navy satin, with vestee of cream lace and flared skirt, drooping at one side. Her smart navy hat was of Bangkok straw, and she carried a bouquet of scarlet and mauve anemones. Mrs H. Sorensen, sister of the bridegroom, whose mother was unable to be present, wore a navy satin frock under a navy coat, with skunk fur collar and cuffs, and a navy hat to match. Her bouquet was of a<-arlet and mauve anemones and freesias. The bride's travelling frock wu of powder-blue faeonne georgette, with which was worn a brown marocain eoat, a small hat to tone, and an opossum fax.