WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20733, 19 December 1932, Page 3

WOMEN'S CORNER

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS' ASSOCIATION. GARDEN PARTY AT "RIVERLAW." The Hon. G. J. Smith and Mrs Smith must have been gratified at the response to their invitation to members of the Canterbury Pilgrims' Association to hold their quarterly gathering at their grounds at 'Riverlaw' on Saturday afternoon. There was a record attendance of early settlers and their friends at the delightful garden party; the weather was perfect, and the largo grounds, with their well-kept lawns, gay flower-beds, shady paths, and fine trees were a source of great pleasure to the guests. The committee had made excellent arrangements. A marquee was erected for the serving of tea, and Margaret Middleton's Orchestra provided a programme ot: cheerful music that was greatly appreciated. The Pilgrims. The pilgrims present were Mr A. HPavett, who arrived before the First Four Sbpis; Mr John Anderson and the Rev. F. G. Brittan, who arrived in the Sir George Seymour; Mr KW. Harper and Mrs E. D. Howell, who arrived in the Randolph, Mrs Hfowell having been born on the voyage; Mr Richard Evans and Sir Arthur Dudley. Dobson, who arrived in the Cressy. Other early arrivals who were present on Saturday were Mrs G. W. Pickering, who arrived in the Rachel, and Mrs J. Richards, who was eight years old when she arrived at Lyttelton in the Bangalore. Mrs Richards, who celebrated her 90th birthday about a week ago, remembers clearly when the grounds at "Riverlaw." covered with scrub and flax, were difficult of access and not a house or a tree was to bo seen anywhere. Mr Evans had come from Te Puke to attend the reunion on Saturday. "I take it in easy stages/' he explained, "it takes mo about a month to come and a mouth to go back. My only regret is that my strawberries, which I cultivate with great success, will be over when I get back to Te Puke." Mr Hubert Barker, a grandson of Dr. Barker, a greatly esteemed pioneer, had come from Ashburton to attend the gathering, and was accompanied by his wife. Another interested visitor was Miss I/. Lean, whose parents had formerly lived at 'Riverlaw," and members of whose family had planted the trees which on Saturday afforded greateful shade. President's Address. Mr E. R. Webb, president of the Association, welcomed the visitors, and thanked the Hon. G. J. Smith and Mrs Smith for lending their grounds for the anniversary party. They were assembled, Mr Webb said, to pay a tribute to the genius of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, who inaugurated the scheme for the settlement of Canterbury, to members of the Canterbury Association, who carried it out. and to the band of adventurous spirits, who brought it to fruition. The Association had met at several historic homes, and "Riverlaw" wag of the oldest of these homes. It originally belonged to Mr Alexander Lean, who sold it in the early fifties to Sir Michael le Fleming. He Bold it to Mr Frederick Banks, and three years later, in 1833, it was bought by Mr H. P. Murray-Aynsley, formedv of Trinidad. "HJe was afterwards member for Lyttelton." said Mr Webb. "Mv father beat him at one election, and at the nest he beat my fattier by one vote." Keeping Memories Alive. "Mr: Webb* has asked mo to speat and it would be unmannerly to refuse,' said the Rev. F. G. Brittan, "but as I am suffering from 'the first infirmity of noble minds' —deafness— i shall probably say what Mr Webb has already said." Mr Brittan described the formation of the Canterbury Pilgrims' Association, and the help given by Mr J. A. Flesher, who was Mayor at the time the first meeting was held, when about half a dozen men were present. The Association, he claimed, had fulfilled its object, which was one of sentiment —that ot promoting good fellowship and keeping alive the memory of the pioneers. As Archbishop Julius had once remarked, the pilgrims, instead of decreasing, seemed to be a steadily increasing body, as Saturday's gathering was the largest that had been held. Mr Brittan wished all present a happy Christmas, and hoped they would meet again • at the next quarterly meeting.

A Happier People. The Hon. G. J. Smith said that ho and his wife were honoured to entertain the early settlers, for whom no had the greatest admiration lhese were difficult times, but he telt that if people thought of the hardships that •the pioneers encountered they would be loss inclined to grumble at presentdav conditions. The pioneers had none of the amenities which are enjoyed to-day, but they were happier and more contented than their descendants were to-day. Tea Committee. » The ladies in charge of the afternoon tea arrangements were Mrs Charles Wood (convener), Mrs E. R. Webb Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs s. H Polhill, Mrs Theo. Barker, Mrs H L Bowker, Mrs A. H. Norris, Mrs E Robertson, Mrs G. L. Ostler, Misses Ross. Lilian Bowen, A. Bowker, E. H Carpenter, D. E. Lovell-bmith, E. Overton, and M. Duncan. The Guests. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs E. R. Webb and Miss Betty Webb, Mr and Mrs John Anderson, Mrs Deans Mr and Mrs Elijah Harper, Mrs J Richards, Mrs Willes, Mrs ivi. Lewin, Miss Pratt, Mr and Mrs George Hanmer, Bishop West-Watson, Mr and Mrs Charles Wood, Miss Ada Tayier, Mr F. J. Hamilton and Mr Rex Hamilton Mrs Foster, sen.. Mrs G. \V. Pickering and Miss W. Pickering, Mr' G W Pickering, Mr E. Pickering, the Rev. F. G. Brittan, Mr J. J. Thomson Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson, Mr George Harper, Mr A. R. Pavitt Mr Richard Evans (Te Puke) Mr and Mrs C. Bastings Bridge, Mrs T. A. Hamilton Miss Preston, Hon. Kichard Moore and Mrs Moore, Mrs W. Chrystall, Miss E. M. Lovell-Simth, Miss E. S Lovell-Smith, Miss Julia Brown, Mrs M. Donohue, Miss Wilson-Jones, Mrs Bristow, Mr aiid Mrs W. JBarkor. Mrs J. H. Brett, Mr and Mrs f S. Johnstone. Mrs A. J. Hodges, Miss Kitto, Mr R. Gilbert, Mrs R. E. Marshall, Mrs W. H. Smith, Mrs G. Whitehead. Mrs C. Overton, Mrs Arthur I. Reid, Miss M. L. Ross, Miss li If Ross. Mr Selwyn Bruce and Miss Melva Bruce, Mr Gl J. Taylor, Mrs G. Stoddart, Miss Tipping, Mr and Mrs F. H. Polhill, Mrs Perkm, Mr T Allen. Miss Mary Fish, Mrs A. C Moore: Mrs T. J. W. Shand, Mr and* Mrs T. Dwight, the Misses Neave, Mrs C Morgan, Mrs N. Smith, Mr J. H Le'wton, Mrs A. M. Smith, Miss. Forrester, Mrs Dugald Macfarlane,' Mr» H Northoote, Miss E. V. An£B Mr W. R. Coles Mr A f, Osborn, Mrs Openheim Mr and Mrs T? a Hobbs. Mr and Mrs A. B. Hobbs Miss Pavitt, Mr H. Howell, Mr BA W- Novell-Smith Mrs G. Svpr Mrs E. D. Howell, Mrs L. J. ToXfieifd, Mrs H. Chatterton, Mrs W.

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le Cren and Miss Nancy e le Cren, Miss E. V. Cox, Mr J. Struthers, Mr A. Matlnas, Mrs J. Foster, Miss Macbeth, Miss A. M. Lake, Mr and Mrs D. E. Huttoii, Miss Hookham, Mrs E. Wood, Mrs E. A. Twyneham, Mr Heyden, Mrs Edward Hanmer, Mr aud Mrs J. Mills, Miss C. Moore, the Rev. fc>. Lawry, Mrs W. M. Lawry, Mr and Mrs Derisley Wood, Miss. M. 0. Stodilart, Miss A, Stoddart, Mrs M. Adamson, Miss Adamson, Mrs M. J- Lynskey, Mr and Mrs R. Smith, Mrs F. A. Webster, Miss F. Stoddart, Miss Dora Harrnan, Mrs Maxwell, Mrs Trevor Foster, Mrs J. A. Julius, the Misses Heywood, Mrs John Deans, Mr and Mrs Hburtley (Vancouver), -ivir B. Marriner, the Rev. P. H. Pritchett, Mr and Mrs 11. "W. Palmer, Miss Dorothy Palmer, Mrs C. J. Ward, Miss E. 0." Parkerson, Mr and Mrs J. Hanson, Miss L. Hayton, Miss N. Hayton, Mrs George Phillips, Mrs Joseph, Mrs A. D. Hassall. Mrs R. Baker (Kaiapoi), Mr and Mrs E. F. Jarvis, Mrs A. F. Drayton, Mrs L. Jennings, Mr and Mrs J. McCombs, Miss Davenport, Miss Daisy Harrnan, Captain and Mrs Crawford, Mr Charles Ford, Mrs ISYut, Mr Johnson, sen., and Mr Allan Johnson, the Misses Buss, Mr Fred Anderson, Miss Doris Richards, Mrs F. J. Reynolds and Miss Roso Reynolds, the Misses Caverhill, Mrs T. F. Croinplon, Mrs W. F. Watson and Miss Mvnette Watson, Mr J. S. Preece, Mr J. 0. Slater, Mrs F. W. Dunnage, Mrs M. Hauna, Mrs W. Masters, Miss Winifred Cox, Mrs MRogers. Miss E.. M. Finch (Marton), Miss Stedman (Marton), Mr and Mrs Hubert Barker (Ashburton), Mrs HI; Masters, Mrs Walter Harper, Mrs M. A. Tosswill, Mrs F. A. Davie, Mrs IT. McMaster, Mrs F, J. Smith, Mrs G. E. Stavelev, Mr and Mrs H. D. Andrews, Airs A. Thorno, Mrs D. Marshall, Mrs T. Hassall, Mrs C. L. Ensor, Miss E. Hodgson, Mrs J. A. Hodgson, Mr and Mrs J. F. Crawford, Mr Tom Chapman, Mr Arthur Chapman, Mr tl. S. Robinson, Mr T. H. Foster, Mr J. Sarjeant. Mr W. F. Ekins, Mrs Austin Cook and Miss Enid Cook (Wellington), Mrs HI T. Hutson, Mrs R. fS. Floranee, Miss E. Floranee, Mrs L. Rennie, Mrs H. Dix, Miss E. Clarkson Miss B. M. Wright, Mrs G. FaberGillman, Miss M. J5. Hobden, Mrs F. H. Fish, Miss Childs, Mrs S. J. Hunt, Mrs C. Pimm, Mrs J. Perrott, Mrs Norton Griffiths. Mrs F. A. Wo bate r and Miss A. Webster, Mrs J. B. Beckett, the Rev. and Mrs C. A. Clements and Miss. P. N. Clements (England), Miss M. Clarke Mrs 1. Harrison, Mrs F. H. Sandall, Mr H. E. Marsh and Miss Ngaio Marsh, Mrs R, RpeiphV Mrs P. 11. Pyne, Mr and Mrs E. M. Lovell-Smith, Mrs A. Pole, Miss E. Polo, Mr R. Hack. Mr J. G. Robson, Mr R, E. Green, Miss Kathie Stephens, Mrs B. Horgan, -iss L. H. Lean, Miss Clara Wilson, Mrs M. Tcmplotoii, Mrs A. J. Hodges Mru J. Chisnall, Mrs D. Craighead, Mrs R. E. Marshall, Mrs B. M. Field, Mrs Herbert Smith, Mr John Booth, Mrs \ L Poore, Mrs H. Parnham, Miss R M'. Hayward, Mrs 11. J. V. Rogers, Mrs F. Sfcublev, Mrs F. Higgott, Miss K Hifgott, Mrs J. S. Durie, Mrs A. E Shanks, Mr and Mrs E. C. Fulton. Air and Mrs J. R. Cuningham. Miss M Miller, Mrs Wilfred Beadel, Mrs \ J Williams, Mr and Mrs W. Milier Mr G. Whitelaw, Mr and Mrs L A. Graham. Misses Graeo Woodfield, c! Bond, and B. Scudamorc. ST. MARTIN'S HOUSE OF HELP. TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS. Sir, —I beg to acknowledge with grateful thanks the following donatidns: — £ s. d. A Friend .. -• 2 0 0 A Wellwislier • • • • 2 0 0 A Mother, Tiiiwald • • 10 0 Miss Gibson • • ■ • 1 1 ° Implcnientary .. • • 100 0 0 Anon •■ ... ••, 0 2 0 Anon .. •• ..020 E.J.S. •• ■• •• 12 °. Mrs T. and Family . . 0 i G Anon (for Guest Houso) ■ • 0 10 B. Nurse •• •■ 10 0 Anon 0 ) » Mrs Walker ».. •• 0 4 0 Anon •■ •• .. 0 10 0 A.M.B 0 2 6 Mrs Egan •• •• 1 15 ° Anon • • • • • • • 0 5 0 Ashburton Wellwislier .. 1 0 0 Mrs Hawkins .. •• 0 5 0 Miss Vincent • • ■ • 10 0 Anon (Ashburton) .. 210 0 D.T.G. (for Guest House) • - 0 5 0 N.G. " 30 0 A Friend ■• ■• j| j» [j Miss Bowker .. • • 3 3 0 Anon .. •• ' •• l ° ° M*s Dugald Macfarlanc .. 010 0 A.E.R. 10° Anon .. •• ■• 0 5 0 Anon .... .. 0- 10 0 A.E.C. ... •• •• ° £ " Central Dairy "Tea Kitty" 1 5 0 M. Orr (Xmas) . - • • 10 0 Mr and Mrs L. J. Taylor .. 0 10 0 Mrs Dinnicombe (Xmas) • • 010 0 E.W. • • • • • • 1 ° ° 2£* :: :: :: '" » It has been a great comfort also to have had so many kind messages. With many thanks, indeed. —I am, yours truly, St. Martin's.-House of Help. 190 Antigua street. ~ b CONCERT AT PREBBLETON. A successful concert was given in the parish hall at Prcbbleton on Tuesday evening by members of the Lincoln Presbvterian Sunday School, in aid of the Prcbbleton Sunday schools prize fund. The Rev. G. Macrae (chairman) announced the following items :-Song S , "God Defend New Zealand, Rio Grands." and "Soldier, Soldier, by the companv; recitation, "When Grannie was a Girl " Daphne Moir; duct, 'Johnnie's so Long at the Fair. ' Kathleen and Gwen Anderson ; pianoforte solo by Nancy Brown and Nellie Munro; "tluto solo, Bert Kerr- reci-t-ition "There was a Sage, Jack Mitchell • song "Lowther Arcade." George Clarke • recitations by Rex Moir, Duleic Moir Andrew Brown, George Clarke, nn<l Leslie Milner; canoe song by the ■'iris- violin solo, Sheila Munro; humorous drill, Bert Kerr and Foster Macintosh ; song, "Captain Larr, the hoy* • pianoforte duet, Kathleen and Given- \mlorson; trio, "Jnllv Blacksmiths," Bert Kerr, Ix-slie Milner, and Foster' Macintosh. . Mr Forsell complimented the companv on their performance, and expressed the warm thanks of the Sunday school for the great help given by the entertainment. The Prince of Wales, himself a squash rackets player, is giving the use of a squash rackets court at Marlborough House to his fellow-members of the Marlborough Club. The court, which is many years old, is >mg tioned after a long period of disuse. Tfc is orobable that the Prince will Say there It. is understood that the arrangement was suggested by Hie Prince. The suggestion was placed be-„ fore the King, who -is president of the Marlborough Club, and the King gave his consent.

WEDDING. I - i BROWN—BO WDEN. j At St. Saviour's Church, Sydenham, tho evening wedding of Doris Emma, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs JBowden, Taucred street. Linwood, to Eric Caldwell, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Brown, Selwyn street, Spreydon, was celebrated by the Rev. E. 0. WPowell. Mr C. Hoskin was oragnist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute, tho fully flared skirt being or instep length, while the bodice made -with a cowl collar, and lcmg> tight-fitting sleeves pointed over the hands. The hand-made Brussels uet veil, which formed a train, was worn well back off the head, and was heia in place with a tiny cluster of orange blossom at each side, and rose Duds across the back. She carried a sheaf of white and pink roses. Tho bridesmaids, Miss May Bowden. sister of tho bride, and Miss Phyllis Carson, cousin of the bridegroom, wore frocks of blue and pink floral georgette, which fell in full flares to the ankle's! The tight-fitting bodices had scalloped collars, falling over one ; shoulder and finished wtih a, bow on j tho other. They wore blue chip straw hats, blue mittens, and blue shoes. Each carried a bouquet of pink a"* l blue sweet peas'and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr L. Larcombe as best man, and Mr W. Silvester as groomsman, cousin of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where about fortv guests were entertained. lne bride's mother wore a smart frock or navv crepe de chine, trimmed with roval blue, and a hnt of navy straw. Her bouquet was of red sweet peas and fern. The bridegroom's mother wore a smart frock of navy crepe do rhino relieved with saxe blue, ana :v navy chip straw hnt. Her bouquet was of red roses and fern. When Mr and Mrs Brown left for the south, tho bride was wearing a black tailored costume, black Bangkok straw hat. with black and white patent'leather trimmings, and a lox fur. PATCHETT—PEART. _._ Many friends gathered at St. Andrew's Church, ChristcTiurch, to witness the wedding of Thelma Margaret, youngest daughter of Mrs M. A. Peart, of Chrhtchurch, to Herbert Vernon, fifth son of Mr and Mrs I. Patchett, of Blenheim. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson was tho officiating minister and Mr Robert Lake was organist. The church wab decorated with arum lilies, roses, and sweet peas. . Tho bride's beautifully fitting gown was of parchment moire, and had a fully flared skirt falling long at the back, to form a train. Her veil was embroidered in silver and held by orange blossom at each side. She carried a. sheaf of arum lilies and white roses. She was escorted by her uncle, Mr J. Wood. ' 'i, * The bridesmaid, Miss Irene learn, sister of the bride, 1 wore a dainjy frock of shell pink georgette, made with a deep yoke, boat-shaped neckline, and sleeves widely puffed to tho elbpw, while the gored skirt, fitting tightly over tho hips, Jell in a deep flaro fo the ankles. She wore a black hat of militine straw, swathed with pink geoiv getto to tone with tho frock, and black laco mittens, and carried a bouquet pink roses and sweet peas. \ Tho dainty flower girl, Noeleen' Peart, niece of tho bride, wore a frock of apricot georgette, patterned with tiny roses. On ijer hair J#i* a -swfcthv ing of tulle, and she carried a basket of roses. The bridegroom wa s attended by Mr M. Wnterhotise, of Christehurch. On leaving the church the bride' was presented with a lucky white horseshoe by her small cousin, Paulino Watson. The bride's mother, who received her guests at the reception held at the Frascnti, wore si handsome model gown and conleo of black georgette and lace and a black hat of ballibuntl straw. Her bouquet was of mixed roses. The bridegroom's mother wore n model frock of navy celaneso with soft scalloped collar, and vest to tone, and a smart hat of chip straw. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs T. Watson, grandmother of the bride, wore a black eclanese frock, a black coat, and a black Bangkok straw l hat, trimmed with French flowers. She carried a boucmet of darlc red roses. At the wedding breakfast the engagement of the bridesmaid and best man was announced. When leaving for her wedding trip, the bride wore a cherry coloured cos-* tume and white hnt. and carried a musquash coat. SMITH—BROWN. The wedding was solemnised, recently, at the Church of the Ascension, Waikari, of Amelia, second daughter of Mr J. H. Brown and the late Mrs Brown, of Glenorchy, Waikari, to David Edward, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. C. Smith, of Balcairn. The Rev. E. E. Maiden,, of Amberley, performed the ceremony and Mrs B. L. Blunden was the organist. The church was prettily decorated in multi-coloured flowers by girl friends of the bride. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ankle-length frock of ivory satin inset with a lace yoke, and a coatee' to match. Her veil of silk tulle, arranged in coronet style, was, caught at the side with orange blossom, aDd she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Rita Burney (St. Albans), cousin of the bride, wore a frock of green satin with a fullyflared skirt of ankle-length, and a widebrimmed straw hat to match. Her bouquet was of lemon and green Iceland poppies. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr L. B. Smith, of Waikari. As she left the church, the bride was presented with silver horseshoes by Gladys and Eileen Brown and Maurice Ellis (nephew of the bridegroom). After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Waikari Hall, where they were received by Mrs W. Burney, aunt of the bride, who wore a blue crepe athol frock relieved with ivory satin, and a hat to tone. t She carried a nosy of pink roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of black crepe athol, trimmed with fawn, and a hat to tone. Her posy was of red roses. The wedding cake was cut with a •Maori knife more than 200 years old, lent by Mr J. Thompson. When Mr and Mrs Smith left for the North, the bride was wearing a smart figured crepe de chine frock rind a Bangkok straw hat to tone. She carried a brown tailored coat with a fur collar. DEWAR—KEYS. «A quiet wedding was solemnised on Wednesday at St. Andrew's Church, when Ola, only daughter of Mrs A. Keys, of Hagley street, Eiccarton, and the late • Mr. Keys, was married to Donald, second son of Mr L. Dewar and the late Mrs Dewar, of Gloucester street. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson officiated, and Mr Lake was the , organist.

Tho church was decorated with blue delphiniums and red and yellow roses. # The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Maxwell Keys, wore a frock of patterned red crepe do chine, made with a yellow yoke and Russian sleoves, the skirt being finely pleated from a fitting hip-line and worn with a little scalloped coatee. Her hat was of yellow pineapple' straw '.slightly tilted at one sido to show a posy of red and yellow flowers under the brija, and• ehe^-carried a bouquet of red and yellow roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Kathleen Hitt, who wore an attractive frock of yellow wool laco made with sleeves puffed to the elbows and fitting tightly to the wrists with frilled white georgette cuffs to match the collar, which buttoned at the back. Tho skirt fitted the hips, falling into a full flare at tho hem-line. Her bouquet was of red ahd white roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Ray Adairs. After tho ceremony the reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Maxwell Keys, Murray-Aynsley terrace, tho rooms being beautifully decorated with roses and Iceland poppies. Mrs Keys received the guests wearing a blue wool romaine suit and a chip straw hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. When Mr and Mrs Dowar left on their wedding tour, tho bride was wearing a smart navv suit with a lemon blouse and a hat "to match. They will make their future home at Blenheim. STADE—SWEENEY. A pretty wedding was quietly celebrated on Thursday, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Suburban, Kaikoura, by the Kev. father O'Sullivan, when Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Sweeney, was married to John, only son of Mr and Mrs C. Stade, Kaikoura. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Isaac Sweeney, wore a frock of white satin made ankle length, with flared skirt, trimmed with circular frills. Her embroidered tulle veil, arranged in mob cap style, was held with a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies tied with long satin streamers. Miss Lexie Stokes, cousin" of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a saxe blue, crepe de chine dress, with flared skirt and wido shoulder cape. Her white Bangkok straw hat was trimmed with blue, and she carriod a bouquet of summer flowers. Little Ellen Harry, of Cheviot, niece of the bride, acted as flower-girl, wearing a cream crepe de chifte dress and tulle bandeau, and carrying a basket of roses. Mr Francis Sweeney, brother of the bride, was. best man. The bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by her cousin, Betty Stokes, and her nephew, Dennis Sweeney. After the ceremony a number of guests assembled at "Bendcmere," the homo of the bride's parents, where the wedding breakfast was served, and the usual toasts honoured. Mrs Sweeney, mother of the bride, received her guests wearing a smart frock of black satin, relieved with silk lace and a black satin toque. She carried a bouquet of cream and red roses. Mrs Stade, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of biscuit oelanesc and smart straw hat to match, and carried a bouquet of bronze lilies and fern. _ Mr and Mrg Stade will make their home in Kaikoura. FLOOD—UNDERWOOD. At St. I'aul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, recently, the marriage was celebrated of Dorothy Ethyl Maude, only daughter of Mrs Underwood and the late Mr Underwood, of Wellington, and grand-daughter of Mrs F. Davy, of Christchurch. to Patrick John, son of the late Mr and Mrs Flood, Waipukurau. The ceremony was performed by the Ten. Archdeacon Johnson. The bride, who was. escorted by her brother, Mr Ih. J. Underwood, wore a J frock of white satin cut on classical > lines and flaring to a slight train at the

back. Her veil of hand-embroidered tulle was arranged with a cluster of orange blossom. Miss Hilma Quinlan, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a frock of pastelshaded floral ninon and a straw hat to tono. j Little Elva Pedersen (Oakeha)', as ( flower girl, wore a frock of powder-blue georgette made in Early Victorian style, and a poke bonnet to match. Mr -Anthony Pedersen was best man. As she left the church, the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by Pat Quinlan. After tho ceremony, a reception was held at the Kelburne Kiosk, where Mrs Underwood received the guests wearing a smart ensemble of mariette and a black straw hat. For travelling, the bride wore a finely tucked frock of marocain and a coat of mustard tweed, and hat to match. LANCASHIRE SOCIETY. Members and friends of the Lancashire Society held* an enjoyable social and dance in their rooms, Manchester street. Mr Cheetham was M.C. . Items were contributed by Mrs Rawson Prizes were won by Miss Kinton and Miss Argyle. Mrs Duckworth's Orchestra supplied dance music. Those present included Mr and Mrs Trumau, Mr and Mrs Nicholson, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Rawson, Mr and Mrs F. Aspinall, Mr and Mrs Yearn, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Mr and Mrs T. Mason, Mr and Mrs Frankland, Mesdames Radford, Sturt, Reid, Moore, Lane, York, BecconsalL Reidford, W. Turner, Ch&mpness, L. Welsby, Stephenson, Bradbury, Strong, Torkington, and Booth, Misses McPhersou, Poland, N. Welsby, L. Wek-bv. G. Torkington, Reidford, E. Moore, S. Wilson, N. Goward, C. Coward, Bonnev, Wild (3). Carter, Ripley, Howe, Satchett, Argyle (2), H. Kite, and Kinton, Messrs Ferguson, Greenwood, Woolcock, Bell (2), G. Harrall, W. Dickinson, F. H. Grey, Wild, J. York, Bonnev, S. Cheetham, Watts, T. Bardsley, J. L. Smith, M. Hunter, B, Frankland, D. Hunter, and Master Robinson. PIANOFORTE RECITAL. MISS E. BROWN'S PUPILS. On Thursday evening, at her residence, Lincoln road, Spreydon, Miss Esther Brown, L.A.8., L.T.C.L., entertained her pianoforte pupils, the occasion being tho annual breakup. Prizes were awarded to Gwyneth Brown (primary grade). Merle Method and Trevor Bench (junior grade), and Kathleen Moore (advanced grade). Following was the programme:—Pianoforte duet, "Iris," Ireno Scott and Mildred Davies; "A Goblin's Frolic" (Vincent), Jean McDonald; "NiggeT Tunes" (Heller Nicholls>, Mary Murray; "Pixie's Good-night Song," Gwyneth Brown; "On the Ice," Walter Hyder; trio, "Trifolium" (Sattelmair), Lucie, Nancie, juid <fwyneth Brown; "Dance des Fees" (Esipoff). Vernon Haldane; "Balletino" (Schafer), Lorna McQuarrie; "Spring Bells" (Ganschals), Mildred Daviesj "Tho Wreck" (Harris), Irene Scott; "Spring Song" (Mendelssohn}., Ruby Brown; trio, "Rendezvous." , Jean McDonald, Ireno Scott, and Mary Murr«y; "Swallows" (Gurlitt), Nancie Brown: "Gavotte" (Thomas), Merle McLeod; "Tres Piquant," Trevor Bench; "Moonbeams." Alfred Boys; duet, "Rhapsody" (Liszt), Norma and Leslie Haldane; vocal solo. Miss Kthel Jackson; "Melody in F" (Rubinstein), Lucio Brown; "Barcarolle" (Offenbach). Leslie Haldane; "Butterfly Study" (Chopin), Florence Crowder; "Naila Waltz" (Delibes), Norma Haldane; duet, "Midsummer Night's Dream" (Mendelssohn), Kathleen Moore and Rona McLeod; "Spinnlied" (Bohm), Heather McMillan; "Sho Smiles" (Poldini), Dorothea South; "Vnlse in A" (Levitski), Rona McLeod; Sonata Op. 10 No. 3 (Beethoven), Kathleen Moore; Impromptu in A b, Op. 00 (Schubert), May Yeatnian.