News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21088, 13 February 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson (Cashmere House) will leave on Tuesday next for Dunedin, and will attend a meeting of the council of the Plunket Society on Wednesday, February 21, and the society's conference on Thursday, February 22. Mrs Harding (Dargaville) and Miss Lucy Cook (Marton), who will arrive in Christchurch next Tuesday, will motor to Dunedin with her. Mrs Maurice Earle (Wanganui) and Miss Deirdre Williams (Auckland) are the guests of Mrs Edgar Stead, "Ham," Riccarton. Mr and Mrs Leonard Wilson (Papanui road) and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson (Heaton street) will leave on Monday for a motor trip to Dunedin and the Eglington Valley. While in Dunedin Mrs Leonard Wilson will attend the Plunket conference on Thursday, February 22.

Mrs A. R. Bloxam (Weston road), who has been spending several weeks at Leithfield beach, has returned to Christchurch.

Mrs Gordon Gunn (Peterborough street) will leave on Thursday for a holiday visit to Kaikoura. Dr. and Mrs Burnett (Oxford) will arrive from the north by the Rangatira this morning, and will be making a short stay in Christchurch.

Mrs Cecil Wood (Armagh street west) will leave next Tuesday to attend the Plunket Society's conference in Dunedin.

Mrs Herbert Knight (Hastings) is visiting her mother, Mrs W. Cassin, Cranford street.

Miss G. E. Wilson (Sumner) left last week on a motor trip to the Southern Lakes, Central Otago, and Dunedin.

Mis Bcrggren, who has been spending a holiday at Leithfield beach, has returned to Christchurch.

Miss Dorothy le F. Ensor ("Coniston," Halswell) has left for a round of holiday visits to Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne. Miss M. McGoldrick (Wellington) is visiting Christchurch, and i;-, the guest of Mrs M. J. Foster, Percy street. Dr and Mrs Kiti.hing (England), who have been visiting the West Coast, will return to Christchurch to-day and will stay at Warwick House.

Mr A. H. B. Jones, who for the last two and a half years has been manager of the Cnristchurch branch of the Bank of New South Wales, and who has been transferred on promotion to the Sydney office, will leave Christchurch, accompanied by Mrs Jones, towards the end of this month to take up his new position.

Mrs M. H. Godby (Fendalton) will leave Christchureh on V/ednesday, February 21, to attend the Plunket Conference in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs W. P. Yeoman (Wellington), who have been visiting Dunedin. are now staying in Christchurch, and are quests at Warwick House.

Mr H. S. Shaw, who recently was appointed manager of the Christchurch branch of the Bank of Now South Wales. Mrs Shaw and family are expected to arrive in Christchurch from Sydney this morning. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore (Fendalton) have sold their house in Helmoro's road to Dr. J. Leslie Will, but will remain in residence until about March 10.

Mrs H. H. Doughty, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs John Rennie, Fendalton, has rereturned to Gore. Mrs J. Warren (Pukehou, Hawke's Bay) and Miss Kitty AVilJn>ms (Hastings), who have been attending the nurses' conference in Dunedin, are paying a short visit to Christchurch on their way north.

Mr and Mrs Humphrey Hanmer (Albury, South Canterbury), Mr and Mrs Stewart ( Auckland), Mrs Masefield (Marlborough), and Miss Officer (Melbourne) are guests at Warwick House. Misse;; Eileen Wilson (lleaton i-treet) and Berrie Mcßae Peacock (Knowles street) have returned from a holiday visit to Hanmer Springs and Nelson.

Misses Olive and Monica Richards (Fendalton), who have been for an extended trip abroad, will return on the Rangitiki, due in Wellington on February 15. Miss Monica Richards spent a part of her time studying st the Sorbonne in Paris, where she was successful in obtaining two certificates. The death of Mrs Farley, wife of Mr C. E. Farley, a prominent member of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association, and formerly secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Association's Miniature Rifle Club, was referred to last night at the meeting of the executive of the association, and it was decided to forward a letter of sympathy to Mr Farley. Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges clothing from "Lady Gay" and garments made by the children of the upper standards of the Victory Memorial School. GENUINE EUGENE AVAVE. FROM 17/6 FULL HEAD. This very day you can have lovely softly-flowing, wavy hair ending in indestructible curls—free from all harshness or frizz —by having a genuine Eugene AVave at the Annette Toilet Salon. 53 Cathedral Sq., below Dixieland. Misses Broun and Feron. Evening appointments by arrangement. 'Phone 41-042. —6 47J0 Ointment works wonders for varicose ulcers. Come to us for clastic stockings and all surgical appliances. Advice free. McArthurs, Ltd., Chemists and Chiropodists, cr. Colombo and Cashel streets, Christchurch. —2 SIXTEEN MONTHS CONFINED TO BED with RHEUMATISM of the JOINTS. A case of a Rheumatic Sufferer 70 years of age, who was bedridden for 16 months, her hands and fingers were twisted and deformed, wrists, elbows, and shoulders stiffened, inflamed, and swollen. Her jaws were set to the degree that she had to be fed. In effht months Tavener's Arthritis Prescription worked a miracle. Five weeks' treatment 17/6 posted. TAVENER, RHEUMATISM SPECIALIST, and CONSULTING CHEMIST, 183 Lower High street, Christchurch. —6

The JLady Editor will be pleased to receive for. publication in "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs H. T. Little (Hawarden), who has been spending a few weeks at her house at Waikuku beach, will return home to-morrow. Mrs Howard James (Carlton Mill road) and Mrs Fred Armstrong (Papanui road) will visit Dunedin next week for the Plunket conference.

Mrs Percy Overton (North Canterbury), who is visiting Mrs E. J. Cordner, Rossall street, will return home to-day. Mrs Paul Thomson, who is also Mrs Cordner's guest, will return to North Canterbury tomorrow.

Mrs T. W. Wilberfoss (Wangariui), who has been the guest of Mrs W. G Scanncll, Papanui road, left for the north last .night. Miss Nora McLean (Fendalton) will leave to-day to visit Mrs R. M. Johnson, Mount Torlesse. Miss Mollie Black (Winchester street) has returned from a holiday of six weeks spent in the North Island.

Mrs L. R. Lewis and her son, Mr Clifton Lewis (Colombo street), have returned from Hanmer Springs. Mrs Hurst Seagcr was a passenger by Jast night's express from Dunedin. She is the guest of Professor and Miss Macmillan Brown, Cashmere Hills. Mrs Ross Brown (Waipukurau) and Mrs M. O'KeiTe, Hamilton, who are visiting Ashburton for the Lane-Anderson wedding, are the guests of Mrs John Lane, Alford Forest road.

Mrs Spencer Westmacott (King Country), who, with her husband, ?.laior Westmacott, has been spending 'a few weeks in Christchurch, has left for a short visit to Timarii. She will return to Christchurch on Saturday and will stay at Warwick House.

At the meeting of the executive of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association last night references were made to the circumstances that necessitated the postponement of the garden party that was to have been held on Saturday at "Mona Vale," Fendalton. It was decided to write to the Women's Auxiliary of the association expressing regret that the weather had adversely affected the garden party, and the hope that a finer day would be experienced on March 10; also assuring the auxiliary that the executive would render all possible assistance to make the function a success. Gratification was expressed with the result of the sale of the perishable goods on Saturday at the Jellicoc Hall. Several members of the auxiliary were not assisting on Saturday as their duties were connected with events that were to have taken place out of doors. Amongst the helpers at the afternoon tea stall on Saturday was Mrs J. C. Holmes.

J. B. Priestley's latest play, ''Laburnum Grove," opened at the Duchess Theatre, London, last month, after a run at Manchester and Leeds under Cedric Hardwicke's production. The author throws a bombshell into a suburban villa by making the staid householder (played admirably by Edmund Gwenn) announce that for years his business has been the manufacture of counterfeit notes. This revelation has the effect of estranging his daughter's undesirable young man and driving away some parasitic relations. When the police arrive the situation becomes serious, but there is an ingenious twist before the final curtain. The piece was written by Mr Priestley for Mr Gwcnn, who has in his company Margery Pickard, Mary Jerrold, Ethel Coleridge, Melville Cooper, Francis James, and David Hawthorne.

(OMIMi-OF-AGE I'ARTY I A very enjoyable (.'veiling ivas .spent j at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. Sweeney, Medway street, Richmond. | to celebrate the coming-of-age of their i son, Cyril. Games, competitioris, and j dancing were enjoyed by the guests. > Competitions were won by Misses M. I Smithers and A. Campbell, Messrs P. } Daly and M. Low. The customary ; toasts were honoured. I Those present included Mr and Mrs I W. Sweeney, sen., Mr and Mrs W. | Moore, Mr and Mrs W. Sweeney, jun..; Mr and Mrs Harland (England>, Mr and Mrs P. Bowen, Misses Alice Campbell, Lorna Hitchings, Beulah McLaren, Bertha McLaren, Eileen Sullivan, Madge Sullivan, Mona Smithers, Queenie Ingham, Betty Doherty, Dot Dodds, Oarmon Smith, Freda Phillips, Ailecn Bastion. Agnes Waddcll, Mary Waddell, Marjory James, Alma Davey. Zena James, Shirley Sweeney, Clcsta Healy, Nancy Smith, Alma Daly, Cora Price, Messrs C. Sweeney, W. Harland 'England), J. Sweeney, G. Fleete, L. Fleele, P. Flccte, J. Savage, W. Chattcrton, D. Harker, M. Low, P. Daly, T. Tobin, E. Holland. R. Dynes, B. Gobbe, N. Mouatt (Waikari), L. Sweeney. T. Morrow, R. Niven, J. Harker, B. Carey, T. Tullett, W. Roach, J. Taylor, and R. McNab. PRINCESS INGRIU'S (JIKT A taste for needlework is fairly common among Royal ladies. Princ'ess Ingrid has just completed a magnificent altar-hanging for the newly-restored Palace Church in Stockholm, where the Swedish Royal Family worship when in residence at the capital. The gift was planned by the late Crown Princess Margaret, the Duke of Coiinaught's daughter, but her death postponed the offering. The Princess was an expert in ecclesiastic embroidery. Specimens of her work arc to be seen in the Royal chapel at Upsala, in the Swedish Church at Oslo, and in the English Church in Stockholm. Her Royal Highness had already made several smaller articles for the Stockholm Palace-Church, and she wished the altar-cloth to complete a set. Princess Ingrid regarded her mother's wish as a sacred legacy, and made up her mind to complete the gift as soon as she was able. It took some years before site had acquired the requisite skill to execute the intricate stitches in fine pink and purple silk and heavy gold thread. With the utmost perseverance, however, she continued to take lessons, under expert instructors, and then came the actual work on the precious cloth. For the last year or more her embroidery frame has claimed several hours of her time almost every day. At last the exquisite cloth was ready for consecration, and the ceremony took place in public.

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I K.Z. RED CROSS | SOCIETY MERIVALE SUB-CENTRE ANNUAL MEETING Mrs H. S. Lawrence, president, presided at the annual meeting of the Merivale sub-centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society, held at the Merivale schoolroom yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lawrence complimented the members on the good work that had been done during the last year, as a result of which 651 garments and 50 quilts and rugs had been supplied to tne central depot, and a further nine quilts made and sold. After three years' activity, Mrs Lawrence said, the need still existed for the Red Cross work, and it was decided that the subcentre should recommence work on March 12. As there are no goods or material in hand, gifts of cash, new or used clothing, old linen, etc., would be welcome. The balance-sheet, which was read and adopted, was as follows: — RECEIPTS £ s. d. Members' subscriptions ••.,129 Donations .. • • 20 Z b Tea c count .. •. 110 JJ Dance .. •• 20 0 0 Concert .. • • 519 0 Quilts .. .. 10 7 6 Sundries .. • • 0 3 2 £65 22 EXPENDITURE £ s. d. Materials . . • • 45 18 2 Postage and stationery .. 010 .i Petty cash .. • • 010 0 Verger .. •• } J Dues to centre .. . • l » u £49 10 5 Cash in Savings Bank .. 15 11 9 i £65 22 Election of Officers Mrs Lawrence was unanimously re-elected president, and it was decided to ask Mrs A. K. Warren to act as patroness of the sub-centre. The following committee was elected: Mesdames J. G. L. Vernon, E. C. Frater, P. B. Hume. C. J. Ronaldson, R. E. McDougall, Oakleigh Greenwood, and Lionel Cooke, Miss A. Buss, and Miss D. Ronaldson, honorary secretary. To Kaise Funds The Merivale sub-branch will be in charge of the produce and cooked food stall at the garden fete to be held in the grounds of Sir Henry and Lady Wigram's home, Park terrace, on March 3, in aid of Red Cross funds. All members and friends are invited to give goods to stock the stall, which may be left at Mrs J. G. L. Vernon's home, corner of Papanui road and Webb street, up till 11 o'clock of Saturday, March 3, and after that at the stall. The following members offered to assist Mrs Lawrence in the working of the stall:—Mesdames J. G. L. Vernon, C. M. Hill, Barnard Hale, W. G. Scanncll, B. E. H. Whitcombe, E. C. Frater, Misses Holmes, Ferguson, A. Buss, N. Enright, and D. Ronaldson.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES TE.MPLETON At the February meeting of the Templeton Women's Institute, an interesting demonstration was given on tussock work by Mrs Henshaw. The competition on making an article from a sugar-bag was won by Mrs J. F. Wright, with Mrs B. Curragh second. Afternoon lea was served by members. KOWAI The Kowai Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs F. McGowan, when Mrs A. DalzieJ presided over a lavst? attendance. An appeal for assistance towards the street appeal for Nurse Maude's work was sympathetically received, and arrangements made to collect goods suitable for sale. It was decided to form a link' with an institute in British Columbia, and later with one in England. Arrangements were made for the annual picnic to be held at the Ashley river on March 3. Mrs Ward (Ohoka) demonstrated the making of wool and rag mats, and was thanked for giving the demonstration. The competition in making the best article from a flour bag resulted as follows: Mrs C. D. Petrie 1. Mrs W. Wilson and Mrs A. Dalziel 2 iequal). A flower competition was won by Miss EHdridge. The hostesses were Mcsdames McGowan, A. Ashworth. Minton, Dr. F. Lang. Mehrlcns. and Matthews. (JI.KNAVY • Mrs Miller presided at the first meeting for the 1934 season of ihe Glcnavy Women's Institute. A demonstration of tatting, given by Mrs N. Gibson and Miss E. McCulloch. was much appreciated. An amusing name competition was won by Mrs Miller, Miss Miller being second. The bloom competition was won by Mrs E. Trezise, with Miss J. McLean Miss McCulloch was placed first in the biscuit competition. The hostesses were Mrs D. McNaughton and Miss Smart.

MISS MONA M'LEOI) An outstanding figure in the golfing world in Australia, Miss Mona McLeod, will bo missed from the championship events this season, as she is leaving for a trip abroad this week. She is, as yet. undecided whether she will play overseas, but her tour is primarily i'or sight-seeing. Miss McLeod won the national championship of Australia in 1921, and again in 1926, 1927, and 1932. In 1932 she made her first trip abroad, and competed in many of the big events overseas, including the French championships. She achieved ■many notable successes, one of her most important being her victory over Miss E. Helme, an international player. Another achievement for which she was commended by the British critics was her play in competition with the best British golfers, when she finished her round a stroke behind that great Englishwoman, Miss Joyce Wethered.

VISITORS TO CHHISTCHURCH

L'nil erf Service Hotel: Mrs H. U. Tmsley and Mr C. S. Tinsley (Auckland;, Mrs and Miss Parson!- (Waitorara), Mrs 11. Reid (l)unedin). Mrs Ernest Howrten (Timam), Mr, Sir,!, and Mifs Merrett (Sydney). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs S. li. "White (Urcvmouth). -Mr and Mrs 11. \V. Lister (Tiinani). Mrniamfs .!. Graham nml A. Graham (Waihu Gor-e), !•'. Johnstone (Melbourne), K. H. Stolir tMotueka). 11. Ilallidav (Christcliurch), Una Ellis (New Smith Wales). Elsie Kouse (New South Wales). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs J. J'rcston (Oainnni). Mr and Mrs V. Trott (Takapo House. Lake Tekapo), Miss Patricia L. Noonan and Miss Mary Noonan (Melbourne). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. Grant (Waimutc). UNWANTED HAIR REMOVED OR MONEY REFUNDED. Why envy women with velvety, hairfree skin when an occasional light rub with a VELVET MITTEN will keep your arms, legs, and neck entirely free from disfiguring hair. VELVET MITTENS are simple and safe to use. Sold for 2/3 each with a Money-Back Guarantee if not entirely effective. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. —6

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS

ri.e Lodge. Ilunnier Springs: Sir Philip j Game, (governor of .New South Wales, ami Lady Game (Sydney;, Lady Wigram, Jlossr« John Montgomery, A. M. Burns, F. 1-1. Walls, I'. Selig, R. H. I'arton, C. H. Hewlett, V. A. Clarke, E. C. Htiie, A. B. Edwardes, 11. K. Span.ier. G. B. Croml), T. W. Watson, E. N. Taylor. A. K. Griffin. K. .T. Foster, G. R. Foster, C I.ewip. George Scot I. W. G. Hull, X. Jnhn*:on, P. L. Porter. Mr and Jlrs .7. Harris. Mr and Mrs Arnold Gardiner, Mr and Jlrs H. A. Gilbert. Mr ami Mrs Andrew Hums, Mrs Ij. K. Lewis. Mrs M. Hickmott, Misses I. W. Oldbury, E. \V. Rimmer. 1\ Gibson. E. l'eote, W. Watson, Jl. Hainsworth, 11. Hall, and M. Peate (Christchuroh), Messrs L. I'. Blundell, E. A. Blundell, J. Cnombc. J. W. Brodie. 11. D. Moss, C. W T . Earle, JI. G. Miller, A. B. Simpson, L. J. Berry. W. B. Fitchelt, D. Cody, A. D. Paisley, P. W. Mothes, and W. Wright, Mr and Mrs A. B. Lnno. Mr and Mrs H. Blundell, Mr and Mrs W. J. Blundell. Mr and Mrs 13. G. Martin, Mr and Jlrs .T. M. A. llott. Mr and Mrs A. A. Phelps. Mr and Mrs Gerald Rosonboum, Mr and Mrs W. K. .Taekson, Mr and Mrs F. Goldberg, Mr and Mrs J. Halligitu. Miss Scott (Wellington), Mr and Mrs P. Kiutoul and Miss M. Rintoul. Mr and Mrs H. W. Armitage, Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith, Mr anil Jlrs N. Easton (Dunedin). Miss M. Witheli. Jlrs It. Templeton (Motukanira), Mr and Jtrs R. .1. Gilniour and Miss Joyce Gilinour, Mr and Mrs E. Abbey Jones (Inverc.argill). Jlr and Mrs C. V. Brown (Otira), Jlr and Jlrs White. Mr and Jtrs T. Jones (Greymouth), Jlr A. A. Lucas and Miss Lucas (Nelson), Jlr R. P. Furnoss and Jlisscs Peggv and Dorolliv Furnrss (lilonlieiin). Jlr S. W. Hickmott (Sumner), Jlr E. G. Essex (Uotorua). Jtrs K. B. Newton and Miss Jean Nowton (Asliburton), Jlr and Jlrs E. (i. Kerr, Dr. and Jlrs Talbot and Jlr K. J. Talbot. Mr and Jlrs A. J. Allport, Mr W. Bell (Timnru), Jlr and Mrs R. H. liillens (Palmerston North), Jlr and Jlrs W. A. JVhitlork (Hastings). Jlr T. C. List (New Plvmouth). Jtr S. Palmer-Jones (Wanganui), Mr A. Ij. Muir (Gisborne), Jlr and .Mrs K. P. Harper (Geraldino). Messrs J. B. Hiitclic son nnd G. Wimble (Sydney), Sir Cecil Leys, Jlcssrs Henry Morton, A. T). Seabrook and F. Myall (Auckland). View Brae, llnnmcr Springs: Mr and Mrs A. Wilson. Jlr and Mrs Hall, Mr A. Fisher, Miss Ruth Harris, Jtr Lex Robb, Mr J. Kobb (Christchurrh), Jlr and Jlrs J. Haugh (Tapanni). Jlr W. V. Roche (Shirley) Jfr and Jlrs H. J. Bell (Ashburton), Jlrs'A. B. Wood (Fnfield). The following is a list of guests at the Hermitage, Jlount Cook, during the last week: —California: Mrs N; Lee Vest, Miss K. B. Foster, Miss 11. E. Eschen. Ohio: Mr U F. jN'nrten, Miss B. E. N'arlen. England: Mrs T. C. E. Ley, Jlrs Johnston. Miss Johnston, Jlr Charles Lee. America: Jlr B. Labree. Adelaide: Jlrs R. W. Graham, Jlisscs Graham. Melbourne: Jliss E. Lnwson, Mr nnd Jlrs E. J. Xenle, Jfr and Jlrs C. H. Nelder, Jtiss N'ejder. Sydney: Jliss E. Jl. Jfultnn. Jlelbourne: Miss I. 0. JlePliee, Jlr and Jlrs A. T. Jones. Tasmania: Alins K. Perrin, Jliss Jl. Tvson. Wellington: Jlr 0. J. Read, Mrs C. JlcParland. Sydney: Jlr Ij. V. Duffy. Scotland: Jliss E. A. Murray. Jliss E. E. Jtunro. New Sottt'i Wales: Jliss U. Ellis, Jliss E. Rouso. Australia: MHs B. Beeiorth, Jliss G. Beeforth. Calcutta: Captnin and Mrs Hancock. Burma: Jlr and Jlrs 11. Tmikinson. Jlarlborough : Mr and Mrs Masch'eld, Mr B. Masefield, Jlr K. Musefield. Christchurch: Jlrs Whincup, Miss A. M. M. Oddy, Mrs W. Saxby, Mrs Purves. Levin: Mrs A. B. Netton. Dunedin:Miss P. Scherek, Mrs Arras. Auckland: Mr G. S. J. Read. jVelson: Mr J. K. Closs, Mr G. V. Holland. Japan is now said to lead the world in the export of cotton goods. In the first eight months of last year she exported 1,392,000,000 square yards of cotton cloth; this was 6,000,000 square yards more than the total British exports.

Japan is now said to lead the world in the export of cotton goods. In the first eight months of last year she exported 1,392,000,000 square yards of cotton cloth; this was 6,000,000 square yards more than the total British exports.

TMARU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr and Mrs Morris (Christchurch), who were guests at the Bungalow (Waiiti road), have left for Eglinton Valley. Mr and Mrs James Deans (Homebush) were guests of Mrs P. R. Woodhouse (Bluecliffs) for the WilliamsGarland wedding. Mrs Hunter-Weston. who has been spending some days at "Highthorne," has return to Mount John, Tekapo. Mr and Mrs Elliott (Pelorus Sound), who are at the Bungalow, will leave shortly to make their home at Cricklewood. Mr and Mrs A. J. Allport (Kitchener square) left on Saturday for Hanmer, where Mr Allport will attend the Press conference. Mr and Mrs H. D. Blair (Orbell street) are spending a holiday at Tekapo. Mrs C. C. W. Haselden (Bank of New South Wales) is visiting Christchurch. Miss Barbara Bloxam (Christchurch) is staying with Miss Dorothy Walton (Park lane). Miss J. Turnbull (Beverley road) has returned from a visit to Mrs Gardiner (Clifton). Mrs G. H. R. Ulrich (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to Mrs Hunter-Weston (Dunedin). Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs T. Williams, Mr W. O. Campbell, Mr H. R. Best, and Mr G. R. Gregory (Christchurch), Mr G. Sandwith. Mr G. Rosenbaum, Mr D. Smith, and Mr C. N. Kerr (Wellington), Mr J. Gaull, Mr R. W. Watson and Mr B. Stocks (Young, New South' Wales), Mr J. Ronald Mackee (Cootamundra, New South Wales), Miss Gilmour and Mr and Mrs R. J. Gilmour (Invercargill), Mr N. McGregor (Mount Linton), Miss M. Stevenson, Mr J H Duncan, and Mr J. Simpson (Dunedin) Mr R. Bradley (Auckland), and Mr ri' N. Major (Lake Tekapo).

I WEDDINGS ! LAW RENTE—CARNEY Pink and blue hydrangeas and pink gladioli, artistically arranged by the bride's friends, formed the decorations at St. Barnabas' Church yesterday afternoon, when the wedding was quietly celebrated of Patricia, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Irving Carney, of Auckland, and Jack Duncan, only son of Mr and Mrs J. 1). Lawrence, Christchurch. The Rev. 1\ B. Redgrave performed the ceremony, Mr L. C. M. Saunders was organist, and Mr J. C. Newton, the bride's uncle, gave her away. The bride wore an attractive frock of vellum tinted angel-skiTi lace, mounted on satin, and made with high, slightly cowled neckline, long sleeves of vellum net appliqued with lace at the wrists, and long skirt, flaring into a train at the back, while the waist was defined by a heavy silken girdle, loosely knotted in front. Her cream tulle veil was held with a half-circlet | of orange blossom buds at the back, and was arranged to form a becoming little circular eye veil, and she carried an arm bouquet of tree lilies of the valley. Miss Joy Rawnsley, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a sleeveless frock of ice-blue muslin, spotted in white, and made with a square neck-line, cape collar fastening at the back, ground-length bouffant skirt, and swathed sash tied in a bow at the back. Her wide cream straw hat was banded with blue and finished with a bow at the back, and she carried a bouquet of pale pink begonias, i Mr Charles Rattray was best man. After the ceremony, at her home in Fendalton road, Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane entertained close relatives nf the bride and bridegroom at a small reception. The hostess wore a frock of beige phantom crepe, with short brown crene coat and a wide beipe hat. Mrs Lawrence, the bridegroom's mother, wore a black crepe de chino frock, spotted in pale pink, and smartlv trimmed with nale pink crepe dc chine spotted in black. Her coat v/as of black georgette and her black baku straw hat was banded with velvet, clasped with a metallic ornamenl. For travelling, the bride wore :i tailored suit of biskra flannel, brown crene de chine blouse with bifkra spots, and small brown soft straw hat. REID—EDMONDS At St. Mary's Church, Merivale, yesterday afternoon, the marriage took place of Nelma, second daughter of the late Mr T. W. Edmonds and Mrs Edmonds, of Christchurch, and John, second son of Mr and Mrs W. P. Reid, of Oamaru. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. K. Warren, nuptial music was played by the organist, Mr A. Worsley, and the floral decorations in the church, specially arranged by girl friends of the bride, were of gladioli in many shades, ferns, and pot palms. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Keith Edmonds, wore a beautiful model frock of soft ivory satin charmeuse, made on semi-empire lines. The bodice had a small yoke of ivory georgette, which was continued over the shoulders to form narrow pointed panels in the upper sleeves, on to which the satin was gathered, making very full puffs to the elbows, with long tight cuffs finished with small buttons and loops. Deep flat tucks, joined to the yoke in a point in the front of the corsage, were continued in curving lines to below the hipline and let out at the back to form, a train. Her very long veil of plain tulle tell from a small cap of tulle outlined with orange blossom buds, and she carried a shower bouquet of white begonias, with four long trails falling to the hem of her frock. , The bridesmaids were Miss Brenda Edmonds. Miss Noeleen Reid (Oamari'.). and Miss Rana Redpath. They were dressed alike in frocks of white georgette, the off-the-shculder bodices having berthe collars of white net trimmed with four rows of net niching and held with diamante clasps, ~nd the ten-gored skirts fitting closely to the knees, and flaring fully to the feet, having hems of net trimmed with rows of deep net ruching. Their plain wide-brimmed white organdi hats were trimmed with hemstitching and they carried shower bouquets of pale pink carnations, with long sprays falling to the hem of their skirts. Mr Walter Hislop, of Dunedin, was best man. Mr Walter Norwood (Wellington), and Mr Stewart Taylor (Christchurch) were groomsmen, and Mr H. S. Williams and Mr Kenneth Ballantyne acted as ushers. After the ceremony a reception was held at the United Service Hotel by the bride's mother, who wore a grac«ful frock of black lace, with yoke of tucked net mounted on flesh pink, a black silk marocain coat with cape collar, and a wide-brimmed black straw hat, and carried a bouquet of orange begonias. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs Desmond Todd {Wellington?, xho.jvore an, ensemble

of black and white, and a smart little black felt hat. Mrs Reid. the bridegroom's mother, wore a frock and coatee of black silk lace, an ermine necklet, and a widebrimmed black hat banded with pale pink, and she carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers. Mrs T J. Edmonds, grandmother of the bride, wore a frock of heavy black lace, a smart black coat trimmed . with bands of white astrakhan, and a black velvet hat. When the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon, the former wore a frock of deep brown flamenga, the yoke with garbo neckline, and the top of the sleeves being of beige material embroidered with brown, and the plain skirt being slightly flared. Her tight-fitting turban hat of brown fur felt was trimmed at the back of the crown with two small beige feather mounts, and her coat of beige bouclciknot had a collar of beige fox fur. PII'ER—THURSTON Much kindly interest was shown in I the wedding celebrated yesterday afternoon at St. Augustine's Church, Cashmere Hills, when Doris Irene, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. T. Thurston, Cashmere road, was married to Arnold Gordon, second son of Mr and Mrs F. E. Piper. Sydenham. Canon A. H. Norris officiated, and Mrs F. Inwood acted as organist. Girl friends of the bride had decorated the church with apricot flowers and soft green foliage, with white flowers on the altar. The bride wore a frock of ivory wirriswept lace in lily design, made with full elbow length sleeves, lifting bodice, and long skirt flaring into a short train at the back. Her oval tulle veil, made by a friend, Miss Rita Allen, was bordered with narrow lace and appliqued with single lilies cut from the lace of the frock. It was held by a half-circlet of orange blossom buds at the back of the head and was very long, forming a train. She wore long tulle mittens and carried a shower bouquet of white lilies. She was attended by her sister, Miss Nenise Thurston, and Miss Ina Heissenbuttel. They wore frocks of elm green cloque, made with cowl necklines, short cowl sleeves, and Jong skirts inset with godets outlined with narrow frilling. Their sashes of apri- | col velvet matched the swathing on II heir wide green straw hats, and they ; wore apricot tulle mittens with gauntlet cuffs stiffened with organdi, and carried shower posies of deep apricot begonias. Mr Thurston escorted his daughter. Mr Maurice Mitten was best man, and Mr Fred Piper, the bridegroom's brother, was groomsman. The wedding reception was held at Frascati. Mrs Thurston wore an ensemble of black marocain, the frock being inset with lace and the threequarter length coat having an upstanding pleated collar banded with white fur. She wore a black straw hat trimmed with black and white, and carried a posy of deep red flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a black crepe de chine frock, relieved with white, a black tailored coat and black hat. She carried a bouquet of brightlycoloured flowers. When leaving for the wedding tour, the bride was wearing a sienna yellow marocain ensemble, the frock having a yoke and upper sleeves of yellow, white, and brown striped crepe. Her brown felt hat was banded with a yellow plait.

TOWNSIIEND—PICKERING At St. Andrew's Church yesterday afternoon the wedding was celebrated of Mary Eleanor, elder daughter of the late Mr and Mrs T. J. Pickering, Lceston, and Alfred George, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Townshcnd, Wallacetown. The wedding aroused much interest in university circles, as both the bride and bridegroom were formerly students at Canterbury College. The church was effectively decorated with I hydrangeas and gladioli. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson performed the ceremony, Mr R. K. Lake was organsit, and Mr T. B. Pickering escorted his sister. The bride wore a dainty frock or white Swiss organdi, simply made with scalloped frills at the hem of the skirt and edging the flared cuffs of the long sleeves. Her embroidered tulle veil was arranged with a chaplet of orange blossom and fell to form a train, and she carried a shower bouquet of begonias shading Irom cream to orange. Miss Betty Pickering, the bride's] sister, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a fitting frock of orange ilamisol and ] n hat of summer-weight felt to match. She carried a posy of primulinus shading from primrose to orange. The little flower girl] Marjone Harris, wore a frock of cream angelskin lace, frilled at the yoke and hem, ■rind a wreath of shaded orange flowers to match her posy of roses. Mr Gordon Helson was best man. After the ceremony Mrs C. Hicks, the bride's aunt, held a small reception at her home in Armagh street, where relatives and intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom were entertained. She wore a navy ensemble and a navy straw hat, and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridegroom's mother, who wore a smart ensemble and hat to tone, carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums and roses. The bride travelled in a fi-ev tailored suit and small green straw WILLIAMS—GARLAND At St. Augustine's Church, Waimate. on Saturday, the wedding was quietly celebrated of Elsie May Garland, second daughter of Mr A. Garland and the late Mrs Garland, and Thomas Hugh, son of Canon and the late Mrs Williams (Christchurch). The ceremony was performed by Canon Williams, assisted by tne Rev. David Thorpe (Timaru), cousin of the bridegroom. Miss Mumford was organist, Mr Walter Ollivier (Christchurch) was best man, and MiHarold Garland was usher. The church had been prettily decorated with roses and pink and blue hydrangeas. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of while organdi patterned in pink rosebuds and mounted on pink crepe de chine, while her sash was of pink chiffon velvet to match the ribbon on her wide silver bangkok hat. She carried a posy of pink rosebuds. Little Falaise Deans, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Deans, of Homebush, who was to have been flower girl, was unfortunately indisposed. After the ceremony. Mr and Miss Garland entertained many friends at their home, where the tea table was decorated with blue and pink sweet peas and pink carnations. Miss Garland wore a tomato floral marocain two-piece suit and a fawn hat trimmed with tomato coloured ribbon, and carried a bouquet of antirrhinums to tone with her frock. Mrs Bryan King (Timaru), the bride's aunt, wore a navy blue crepe de chine suit, white crepe de chine jumper spotted with blue, and a navy hat banded with

white. Her bouquet was of pink carnations. Mrs Williams, stepmother of the bridegroom, wore a green floral marocain frock, and black hat, and carried a bouquet of red carnations. Miss Menzies, the bridegroom's aunt, wore a white crepe frock patterned' in black, a black coat, and black straw hat. The bride travelled later in an almond green silk crepe frock, patterned in pink roses and finished . with beige collar and cuffs. Her hat of green felt was banded with beige ribbon and she wore a green tweed coat. OLDS—BRADY The wedding was celebrated recently at the Baptist Church, Ashburton, of Doris Irene, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Brady, Havelock street, Ashburton, and, James Bolton, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E. T. Olds, Walnut avenue, Ashburton. The Rev. E W Batts officiated. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride, and Miss Lewis was the organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a fully flared groundlength frock of ivory satin beaute. the bodice with v neckline was trimmed with satin bow and orange blossom, the waistline was finished with sash Conning a bow at the back, and the long close-fitting sleeves formed points over the hands. Her silk embroidered tulle veil, which formed a train, was held in piece with a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of carnations. Her maid, Miss Adeline Preston, of Christchurch. wore a long frock of pale green georgette mounted over satin, with berthc forming a low v in front, crossing over at the back, and fitting into the belted waistline. The skirt fell in graceful folds to the hemline, and the long sleeves were fully puffed to the elbows and fitted closely to the wrist. He/ black soft straw hat was relieved with green, and she carried a shower bouquet of iceland poppies and maidenhair fern. The little train-bearer, Elaine Tutty (Oamaru), niece of the bridegroom, was also dressed in pale green georgette mounted over satin, the frock having a fitted bodice and fully gathered skirt falling to the ankles, finished with two rows of niching at the hemline to match the ruching at the high neckline and round the cape sleeves. On her hair she wore a circlet of tinted leaves. When leaving the church the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe | by Miss Doreen Dellow, niece of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr A. C. Grieve, of Methven. The guests were later received at Lewitt's reception rooms by the bride's mother. Mrs Brady wore a blue crinkled crepe frock wilh hat to tone. Mrs Old, mother' of the bridegroom, wore a black crepe de chine frock with black hat. Mrs Lowe, of Upper | Riccarton, Christchurch, grandmother of the bride, wore a navy celanese frock and hat to tone. When Mr and Mrs Olds left for their hone3'moon the bride was wearing a nigger brown phantom crepe frock with diagonal trimmings, and an j flrange felt hat. Their future home will be at Methven.

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