MARK WAYS.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20612, 30 July 1932, Page 2

MARK WAYS.

637 COLOMBO STREET, Near Tuam Street, (Opposite Woolcock, Ltd.) —1 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel-. Mrs Polhill (Rotherhaui). U uited Service Hotel: Miss Dorothy Robertson (Invercargili). Hotel Federal: Mr E. Pltiss (Sydney), Mr J. Rentoul (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Webber (Stratford), Mr H. A. Spalding, Mr L. H. Miller, _ and Miss A. Corapton (Wellington), and Miss Margherita Zelanda (Dunedin).

WEDDINGS. KOLKMAN—FR IS E. The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Joseph's Church, Papanui, when Helena Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Free (Marshland), was married to Lance William, elder son of Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman (Prebbleton). Jhe Rev. Father J, Hanrahan performed the ceremony. The, bride wore a becoming anklelength frock of delphinium blue georgette made on long-fitting lines. She wore a short coatee and a hat of blue felt and straw. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Rona McMillan, wore an ankle-length frock of pale green georgette with a lace coatee and a green felt hat to match. Mr C. Kolkman (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. The reception was held at Ballantynes. For travelling, the bride wore a frock of royal blue tweed relieved with white smart coat and blue silk repp, and a hat of fawn and blue silk straw trimmed with fawn. Mr and Mrs Kolkman will make their future home at Southbrook. RICHARDS—GEMMELL. The wedding was quietly celebrated recently, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Oxford terrace, of Elizabeth Moore, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs It. Gemmell, "Aldersyde," JJarr Hill, to George Leonard Cecil, son ot Mrs Richards and tho late Mr T. ttiuhards, Brenchley avenue, Christchurch (formerly of Itakaia). Tho Rev. A. S. Morrison, of Itakaia, performed tho ceremony. The bride, who was given away by hot- father, wore a graceful frock ot ivory tinted georgette, belted lightly at tho waist, and made with oval flares sot low in the skirt. Tho laco coateo was banded at tho waist with georgette, and elapsed in front with a diainente buckle. The sleeves introduced fullness over tho elbows, and fitted into long, tight cuffs to tho wrists. Her veil of embroidered silk net was held in place with orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. She was attended by Miss Elsie Richards (cousin of tho bridegroom), of "Jacksons," Mitchara, and by her little niece Ngaire Gennnell. Miss Richards wore a frock of roso coloured georgette, made with sleeveless bodice vandykod to a hip yoke. Tho skirt had inset diagonal flares ot chiffon velvet to tone, and her ooateo of velvet was made with a lone roll collar, sleeves rucked from shoulder to elbow, and puffed softly to the wrists. Sho wore a velvet cap, and carried a bouquet of flowers to tone. Tho little flower eirl also wore a frock and coatee of rose georgette, trimmed at the neck line with tiny velvet flowers. Her cap was of chiffon velvet, and she carried an early Victorian posy of flowers to tone. Mr Norman Richards, of Methven (brother of the bridgroom) was best man. At the reception held afterwards at tho Cafe Frascati, Mrs Geinmell received tho guests wearing a smart frock of Dlack satin charmeuse, a black hat, and a handsome seal coat. Mrs Richards wore a frock of black creßp do chine, a black hat, and seal coat. For travelling, the bride wore a frock of wine-red wool crepe de chine, softened with deeply pointed collar fawn georgette, a black face-cloth coat trimmed with skunk collar, and a smart black hat. CHRISTCHURCn MUSICAL SOCIETY.

A largo attendance testified to the complete success of tho Royal Christchurch Musical Society's winter social an.. dance. The entertainment took a somewhat different form from those of previous occasions, tho earlier part of the evening being devoted to an old-fashioned social, games and community singing being interspersed with items. The musical programme, which, although short, was of an unusually high standard, was arranged by Mr W. H. Dixon, musical director of the society, accompaniments being played by Miss Gladys Benton. This arrangement was in pursuance of the Social Committee's policy of providing entertainment for young and old alike. The committee responsible for the arrangements comprised Messrs R. C. Stone (chairman), E. D. Broughton (honorary secretary), Misses K. Clayton, O. Stevens, J. Scott, C. Scott, R. Fulton, and Messrs J. Y. Wilson and W. Brunt. Suitable dance music was supplied by Ayres' Orchestra. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr W. Brunt. Those present included Mr and Mrs W. H. Dixon, Mr and Mrs J. M. Scott, Mr and Mrs R. C. Stone, Mr and Mrs H. J. Francis, Mr and Mrs F. C. Vaughan, Mr and Mrs Adkins, Mr and Mrs C. G. Burgess, Mr and Mrs I. Milnes, Mesdames F. P. Olds, M. Swan, Ferguson, M. Jones, A. G. Lake, J. Harrison, H. Larcombe, W. S. Grigg, A. Newth, A. Grant, Gatehouse, Moore, Ozanne, E. A. Williamson, J. Jones, L. Talbot, K. Todd, Hewinson, J. McCracken, and P. Z. Harris, Misses E. M. Vincent, O. L. Vincent, K. Clayton, B. Dowling, E. Battersby, Eunice Jones, Ethel Hollands, H. L. Hern, Ida Kennard, Elsie Hubert, Doris Fulton, Edna Lyttle, Olive Kennard, Vera Harrison, Phyllis St. John, Alberta McMillan, Adela Innes, Nell Talbot, P. Newth, M. Ruddock, N. Grant, M. C. Ranger, Lois Compton, Evelyn Till, M. Ranger, F. Black, 'I. Wilson, Mavis Sendall, Marjorio Turner, D. Kearne, N. Hall, Lorna Williamson, Ursula Evans, Evaline Sinclair, Kathleen Kelly, Aileen Thompson, Betty Thompson, Doreen Byrne, May MacDougall, Helen E. Barlass, Ella Wilson, Peggie Bruce, Mollie Budge, H. Stone, M. Samson, Ranee Broughton, Winnie Broughton, Irene Talbot, Eileen Smith, Edith Moore, J. Fraser, Lyndall Robertson, Helena Malcolm, Alison Leslie, Victoria Butler, Ida Lamb, Eileen Collett, Gladys Benton, Margaret Gurr, M. Hetrick, E. Wilson, N. Bartles, and J. E. Howie. "GIFT" EVENING PARTY. A ''gift" evening party was given by Miss Hazel Henry in the Parish Hall, Hornby, to honour -Miss Margaret Fahey, whose marriage will take place shortly. Tho evening was passed with competitions and dancing. Winners of the lucky spots were Miss M. Morger and Mr M. Coburn, Miss E. McTainsh and Mr D. Cree. Competitions were won by Mrs W. Fraser, Misses M. Weir, D. Fraser, and Mr D. Cree. . Musie for the dancing was supplied by Miss M. Fahey, Messrs B. Cunningham and J. Fahey. Songs were sung by Messrs J. Fahey and B. Cunningham. » The guest of honour wore a frock of floral chiffon voile. Miss Henry's frock was of lemon brocaded satin and lace with a coatee to match. Among those present were Mesdames E. Fahey, W. J. Henry, J. Luke, W. Fraser, B. Cunningham, R. Stewart, Ji Colombus, C. Gilluin, and J. Carney, Misses M. Fahey, H. Henry, N. Henry, D. Ward, R. Cook, G. Cook, M. Weir, E. McTainsh, M. Morger, and D. Fraser, Messrs P. Kent, J.'Fahey, R. Fahey, R. Stewart, J. Carney, B. Cunningham, J. Olive, A. Rundel, W. Cartmell, W. Fraser, T. Grubb, F. Kent, H. Gillum, J Bott, D. Cree, G. Drayton, M. Coburn, L. Hartigan, and M. Patrick.

OBITUARY. MRS L. KINNEAR. The death occurred in Christchurch of Mrs Leah Kinnear, who was formerly well known in the Rolleston district. Mrs Kinnear was born in Sheffield, England, and came to New Zealand about 50 years ago. She lived in Christchurch and in North Canterbury for somo years. About 27 years ago she went to Rolleston, where she and ber husband commenced farming. During the Great War Mrs Kinnear took a prominent part in any movement for the welfare of the soldiers, and she gave the land on which the Soldiers' Memorial Hall stands. Mrs Kinnear is survived by her husband, two sons, Messrs G. Field and W. Field (Christchurch), and two daughters, Mrs S. Crawford (Rolleston) and Mrs M. Gallagher (Christchurch). The funeral took place at the Linwood cemetery, and was largely attended. SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN. In connexion with tho Sunbeam Kindergarten, a gathering of parents and friends was held on Wednesday evening for social entertainment. The programme included interesting competitions and bridge. This was one of a series of socials to advance the interests of the Christchurch kindergarten movement Despite the inclement weather the social was a great success and was thoroughly appreciated by those present. .Mi sa Hull, principal of Christchurch Kindergartens, was tho guest of honour. Thanks were expressed to Miss Gorrie, the teacher in charge, and to those who helped with the arrangements. Mr Molen was the winner of the cushion competition. ,