News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21116, 17 March 1934, Page 2

News For Women

| CURRENT NOTES i i I Mrs H. S. E. Turner (Latimer square) will leave early in May ! bv the Akaroa for England to visit I her daughter, Miss Marjorie Turner. | at Oxford. ' Mrs Wrev Nolan and her daughter Miss Pamela Price (Gisborne) arrived in Christchureh yesterday to visit Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Fendalton. Mrs R. W. Morrow (Fendalton) left yesterday for a short holiday visit'to Han'mcr Springs. Miss Evelvn Barlow (London), who has been visiting Christchureh, left for the north last night. Mrs Elder and children (Victoria) accompanied by her brother, Mr George Wickcnden, are passengers on the Wanganella lor Melbourne. Mrs Elder has been visiting her mother. Mrs J. Wickcnden, Armagh street west. Captain and Mrs A. G. Christie, with their little daughter, who have been living in Hong Kong lor the last three years, are now returning to New Zealand, and are due in Christchureh about Easter time. News of her near arrival will interest many friends of Mrs Christie, who was formerly Miss Jean Leach, daughter of the Rev. H. S. Leach, at one time vicar of rendalton parish. Mrs Widenham Maunsell and Miss Maunsell (London), who are the guests of Mrs R. Nancarrow, Armarth street west, will spend several months in New Zealand, and will probably return to England about the end of the year. Air and Mrs John Wait (Governor's Bav) left last night for Wellington on their way to Fcatherston to visit Mr and Mrs Maxwell Turner. Miss Nance Blunden (Waikari) returned yesterday from a holiday visit to Gisborne. Miss E. MacDufi (Colombo street north) returned to Christchureh this week after five weeks' holiday spent in Auckland. Rotorua. and Ohotu Mr Justice MacGrcgor and Mrs I MacGregor (Wellington) will leave for England about the middle of J April. I Mr and Mrs C. M. Turrcll (Wellington) will leave for England by the Rangitane next month. Sir John and Lady Sandeman i Allen left Wellington for England | by the Rangitiki yesterday. | The Hon. Alexander Shaw and Ladv Margaret Shaw and Miss Jean Shaw left Wellington on their return to England by the Rangitiici yesterday. Mrs Eric Stevens (Nelson) left for London by the Rangitiki, where she will join her father, Sir James Parr. Miss Eleanor Joachim (Dunedin) is visiting Mrs Burdon, "Parkhurst,'' Woodbury. Mrs Warburton (England) is expected in Timaru to-day to visit Miss Loo Cartwright. Dr. Bettina Collier (Dunedin), who has been in England for the last two years, has returned, and is now the guest of Mrs C. A. Collier, Hackthorne road. Cashmere Hills. Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbcll (Pentlow. South Canterbury) are going to-day to stay at Cass. Miss Dorothy Green (Watford street), who has been visiting theNorth Island, has returned home. Mrs E. Roberton (Auckland) will arrive in Christchureh this morning to visit her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs L. C. L. Averill, Bealey avenue. Mrs Stephen Gibbons (Durham), who arrived in New Zealand a few months ago, and is at present the guest of Mrs Parker Westenra, "Rossmore," Marlborough, is expected to arrive in Christchureh at the end of next week to visit Mrs G. J. Smith. "Riverlaw," St. Martins. Miss Marjorie Buxton, who is staying with Mrs L. B. Newton. Francis avenue, will leave next week for Auckland, en route to England. •'STTfCHCRAFT'- -BRIGHT IDEAS. The smart magazine for the knitter I and needleworlcer. Paris and London ! styles in knitting and crocket. Dress I accessories, home decorations, novel- ' tics. Free transfers. Issued monthly, i Autumn and Winter numbers. 12-1 and ! 2-?.— 9 d each. Send stamps to Patons i and Baldwins Ltd., Box 1441R, WclI lington. — G i SAFE, GUARANTEED SLIMMING. ' Business man writes in glowing ! praise of Naturettes, which reduced 141b for his wife in five weeks. 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The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Such items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited oa any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs H. Bristow (Wellington), who i has been the guest of Mrs J. T. I Beatty. Seaficld, Ashburton. has j t returned to her home. j Mrs Timaru Rhodes (Hadlow) and Mrs James Innes (Haldon Station), who have been spending a few weeks at Sumner, will return to the Mackenzie Country to-day. Mrs C. 11. WagstafT (Rossall street) and her sister, Miss A. C. Spence (Cashel street), will leave on Monday night for the North Island, where they will spend some time visiting in Palmerston North, | Wellington and other centres. | The engagement is announced of j Moyra, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Hedley Free, Papanui road, Christchurc'h, to George, younger son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Ashton. Maltby avenue, Timaru. The engagement is announced of Edna Doris, eldest daughter of the late Mr P. Primmer and of Mrs J. K. Primmer, Wordsworth street, to Aibert George, youngest son of Mr W. F. G. Pullin and the late Mrs M. Pullin, Greymouth. The garden party which was to have been held this afternoon at the Cholmondeley Home (Governor's Bay) has been postponed until after Easter owing to an outbreak of measles in the home. Recent guests at the Empire Hotel. Timaru. were:—Mr J. Paterson. Mr M. Shewan (Sydney). Mr L. Salt (Wellington), Mr F. 11. Spiers, Mr R. F. Hunter, Mr C. Bradley, Mr M. C. Cooper, Mr E. 11. Swallow, Mr I. Seay (Christchurch) Mr N. Manhire, Mr J. M. Samson, and Mr C. O. Mathias (Dunedin). The Canterbury Pilgrims' and Early Settlers' Association will hold a garden partv this afternoon m the grounds of "Thorrington," the home of Mr Charles Clark. Colombo street south. The function is to start | at 2 p.m. The Cashmere Hills tr.ir i stops at the City Council's pumpit",'. station, almost opposite tin- entrance i to "Thorrington." j For about 40 years Mrs 11. J. j Marriner (Sumner) has been con-j nected with the Girls' Friendly So- , ciety, first as an associate of the St. Michael's branch, then as vice- j president of the society, and later, as a representative of the society on the Mothers' Union Council. Because she was no longer able to devote as much time as she wished to the interests of the society she did not seek re-election at the annual meeting, so to show their appreciation of her' services members elected her a life member at the last meeting of! the society. j At the monthlv meeting of the j Parents' National Educational i Union, held last night at the home of Mrs J. H. Hall. Papamu road, a motion of sympathy with Lady Aberdeen in the death of her husband was earned, members standing. Lord and Ladv Aberdeen were j joint presidents of the Parents | Union in England. • The annual St. Patrick's night 1 dance will be held m the Parr h Hall. Barbadoes street, to-night. j The annual meeting of sub- ! briber* and friends of Te Waipounamu will be held to-day at ". p.m. at the school. The Bishop ol Christchurch will preside, ami the chairman of the council, the Kcv. J T McWilliam, will move tne adoption of the report and balancesheet. Sister Kate. C.S.N.. will be j'lad to receive for the school "Pound Dav" gifts from ID a.m. to 5 p.m. | Dr Lilian Enid Watney, a medi- , cal missionary in China. and at member of the brewery family, wv.o died in llanuov., left one-third o, 1,,.,- property to the China Inland Mission. Another third goes to her brother, Dr. Martyn Herbert Watney, who is also a medical missionary and the remainder to her sister.' Miss May Evelyn Watney. Iff r property in England has been valued al .C LU'.IO, with net persrmaltv the same. She left jewellery and certain personal effects to two sisters. 1)1 PLICATE CONTRACT I KKIDGK I A number ol ehlhusia.-tu bridge players look part m the dupli-i eate match at Crockford's on Thursday! The scores of ail the malehc. are carefully compiled, and a ladder lias been started, only those players who have played in at least two matches being eligible for a place. According to American and English authorities the results of this form of match when worked out over a series of at least 10 matches are absolutely fair. ! The present state of the ladder is as follows:—Mrs Cowpcr, plus lol.g Professor Powell, plus 1440; Miss van <\seh. nlus 1083: Mrs McDowell, plus 1008; Mrs Morgan, plus 1003. The results of the evenings play were-—first north and south: Mrs Cook and Mrs Rich, with a score of plus 4780. Second north and south: Mrs Findlav and Mrs Thomas, with a -core of plus 33D0. First east and west: Mrs McDowell and Mrs Cowpcr. with a score of minus 1580. Second east and west: Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Delahunt.y, with a score of minus 2140. Those present were Professor and Mrs Powell. Mr and Mrs McDermont. Mr and Mrs Ashworth. Mesdames D. D. Bailey, Quartley, G. Cowpcr, E. Cull. A. Cook. F.. Crawshaw. .J. 11. Delahunlv. J. L. Findlav, S. P. Godfrey. G. B. Morgan. A. McDowell. 11. Mac'farlane. S. J. Sampson, V. Stapp, V. J. Somerset-Thomas, H. H. Wauchop. A. R. Wickes. A. Rich. Misses V. Sapsford. 11. Maync, J. ivlathicson. ;md Mr Frampton. The tournament was conducted by I Mr R. Ashworth, assisted by Miss Jean Ashworth. RELIABLE FURRIERS. THE LONDON FUR SPECIALISTS WARDELL'S BUILDINGS. CASHEL STREET. j CHRISTCHURCH. I 1292 When you have a con! or the 'Flu insist on'gettmg the unproved "StopIt." It contains tonic properties and I is warm, soothing, and pleasant to take. Three size?, I.'-. 1/9, 2/6. --1 SIX FOOD COLOURS. SUPPLIED IN ONE PACKET. For the convenience of housewives, GREGG'S now. supply six Joz bottles of different food colours in one packet. Rich, attractive tints. Very useful for colouring Cakes, Sweets, Jellies, Icing, etc., and making them more tempting. Price Is packet, at leading grocers.

'interesting wedding SIR MONT.Uil'i; HARLOW AND MISS DORIS REED In the chapel at Bishopseourt at noon yesterday, the marriage was celebrated of twe English visitors to Christchurch, the Rt Hon. Sir MonI tague Barlow and Mist Doris Louise i Reed The ceremony was performed Ibv the Bishop of Christchurch, the Rt Rev. Campbell West-Watson. Archbishop Julius escorted Miss Reed and Mr Roger Taylor acted as orbride wore a plainly cut frock of navv wool marocain, with white finely pleated georgette collar, a brown fur stole, and a smart little beret hat. made of the same material as her frock. , , , ~. ,-, , She was attended by Miss Evelyn Barlow the bridegroom's sister, v.-ho wore a navy silk romaine ensemble, with sprav of white flowers on the fur stole, and a smart little beret hat, Lady Ferguson, of Dunedin, who was matron of honour, wore a dahlia-red lace frock and short velvet coat and hat to match. A spray of pink (lowers was worn oi\ her coat. Mr Heathcote Ilelmore was best man. After the ceremony a luncheon party was held at the United Service Hotel, those present being Sir Montague and Lady Barlow. Miss Evelyn Barlow. Archbishop Julius and Miss A. Julius Bishop and Mrs West-Watson, Lady Ferguson, Dean and Mrs J. A. Julius. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes. Mrs George Hehnore, Mrs J. F. Studholme, Miss V. Hvncs, Mr Heathcote Ilelmore, Mr and Mrs L. C. Webb. Sir Montague and Lady Barlow left for the north last night, and will visit Rotorua before leaving, later in the month for England by the Narkunda. ! INTKW'RKTATION RECITAL i li.utv.-I'tig and entertaining was the ; 11"■«; ■icai interpretation recital given j l:vt night by Madame Christine Rav - lings at the home ot Mr and Mrs E. H. S. Hamilton. Papanui read, where the huge reception room was deeor- ' atod with late roses and large bowls of hvdrangoa-' and mixed (lowers. Playing all from memory, Madame Rawiings entertained her audience wi'.h a varied programme, to which manv rrnuest numbers v.ere added, drawn fi fin the works of Brahnv, Beethoven. Chopin. l.i.'M. Handel. M"inUl:-'ohn. Scriabin. and Moskowsa.i. and. v.vh Mis.; F.v !yn F.rigar, Schumann's Concerto. Tiiosj pre'cut inc'nt'.erl Mr and Mrs ]■.. 11. S. Hamilton and the Misses Hamilton. Mrs W.van Asch (Hastings!, Mrs J E. Russell. Mr- J Bigg-With'-r aid Miss Brrvl Hi --Wither. Miss A. Webb. Mr.; 11. C. '). van Asch. Mrs Wall ■!• Remolds. Mi.,; E. van Asch Mi-' .) K Todhimter. .L D. Fn.rluirs-. Mrs |.\ Jameson. Mrs Cyril Whim. M'S Seal-;. Mrs Reeves. r»'S 0.-mond Smith. Miss K. Wood. Miss K. Weed. Mrs 11. IViry. Miss Elaine Poi;y. and Mr G. Maich. SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN At the monthly meeting ot the New Zealand Society for the Protection of Women and Children, Christchurch branch, the following members were present: Mr C. R. N. Mackie (presitlenti. Mesdames F. BiltclifT. J. Black;.bv, E. Fmmett. T. Tomlinson. Adjutant Wood, the Rev. P. Rcvell, the Rev. iC. Perry. Mr P. G. Grant ( lion, j and Miss Cardalc (sccrei taryi. l' The treasurer gave a statement of 'the linancc.; lor the balance-sheet. The secretary reported 151 visits. 2.")7 miscellaneous cases, anil 2-!2 callers attended during the month. The collector reported that collections had been diflicult. Dr. Hunter (Latimer squares who had kindly ou'ercd to carry on the work of hie late Dr. W. F. Browne, was elected honorary meeical oflicei' to the socielv. It was decided to hold the annual meeting on April 2li. at it p.m. After the important cases were j heard the committee adjourned. i COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL On Wednesday evening a complijmotilary social was given lo the Rev. I and Mrs F. T. Read by the congregation of St. John's Methodist Church, j Bryndwr. Songs were sung by Mesdames Stallard and Colt hart. Misses F. Rudkin and S. Kennedy, and the choir. Community singing was also enjoyed. Miss N. Davies war. the accompanist, and the Rev. W. Rowe gave two recitations. Mr W. Lennie. on behalf of the men of the church, presented a bedroom reading lamp to Mr Reau, and the ladies, represented by Mr J. Seilby. gave him an oak striking clock. Although a supernumerary minister, MiRead has acted as pastor since the opening of the church. Members of the ladies' guild provided supper at the conclusion of the evening's programme. ! FAREWELL PARTY i | An enjoyable parly was held at {the home of Mrs .). Sprosen, Armagh street. Linwood. lo enable friends to bid good-bye to Miss F. D. Killner on the eve of her departure for England. Among those present were Mcs- ; dames Sprosen. If. Killner. A. F. Kill- ! nor. Macquarrie. Hille (West Melj ton i. D. Miller. E. Skelton. J. Cox. J. I Moore. Misses C. Men/.ics. M. Feohj ney (Ashburtonn and G. Gates.

"PERSIAN PICNIC" STUDENTS' MERRYMAKING | Festivities at the Students' Union last night were of a novel and striking nature, and the fancy dress dance, which had been announced ns the "Persian Picnic" quite justified its title. Specially chosen music, brilliant Eastern robes and the scent of incense in the air combined to produce the correct atmosphere. Persian dances were given by three your.g ladies, who danced to the accompaniment of "Persian Market," a ballet entitled "The Dance of the Magic Carpet." Miss Peggy Hutchimon also gave a solo dance in Persian style. An "Eastern supper," which included cake.,- in the form of minarets, hash-ish-pipes of pastry, and Turkish deliglv, was served under the supervision of Miss Ethne Tosswill. The sup-per-table with a black table cloth, was adorned with bowls of roses, zinnias, hydrangeas, and maiden-hair fern, and lit by candles in antique brass candle-sticks, and each place was marked by a white daisy. The success of the evening was largely due to the organisation of Mr C. O'Mallty, who was assisted by the staff of "Canta," the college paper. Amongst those present were Mrs F. A. Sanrtall. Mrs B. E. Souter, Misses Ikluie Tosswill, Jill Barker, Jean Angus. Carol Sladden, Heather Campbell, .Judith Parker, Jean Watcrston, Peggy MafTey, Nancy Pyne, Margaret Quartley, Sheila Pemberton. Vera Brian. Margaret Briggs. Joy Perry, Margaret \ Puller, Margaret Hayes. Joan Palmer.! .loan Dunkley. Cushie Funis. Dorothy j Neale, Jovce Cooper, Flhelwvne Bales. : Dorothv Farrow, Ruth Northcrott, Mil-| drcd lull. Kitty Dixon, Eileen Cuff, i Kallileeii McNamara, Bcrnice Smith j Peggy Angus. Frances Ring. Betty j Wellwood, Evelyn Sweet (Sydney l , i Shelagh Gumbleton, Betty Simpson. ; Juan Murchisori. Sylvia Ragg, Chrys- ! label Aitken, Florence Akins. Flora Ma.ee.onald. Ngairi Jovce. Marinrie O'Malley. Merle Parry. Peggy Hutchinson, Runa Hall, Marion Gregg, Ola i Miirphv, Jovce Wood 1;, Wi 4n .-»- a ; ': Mollv "Simmonds. Margi>t Wallwork. Joan Mahar, Joan Browne, B. Young, Joan Cunningham. Joan People, It. I Hui,lies, Nettie Mcßride, Marguerite j Cotton, Mary Kent, and Olive Brookes GIFT PARTIES To honour Miss Eileen Barr. a party, organised bv Miss D. Irvine, was held at the home" of Mr and Mrs Thompson (Horreivilleh Many useful kitchen gjfts were received by the guest of honour. Competitions, ping-pong, and "500'' were included on the evening's programme. Winners were i.nsses M. Dewar and D. Irvine, Messrs Thompson, Miles, and Finch. Amongst those present were Mesdames Thompson. Finch. Dewar. Throp, Heiuisch, Miles, Davis. Misses Eileen Barr. G. Barr, D. Irvine. N. Throp, M. Dewar, the Rev. Mr Finch, Messrs R. Bradley, Thompson, Miles, R. Dewar, Throp, A. Dewar. Heinisch, and Thomas. Mr and Mrs H. T. Hamilton (Mackenzie avenue) were hosts at an enjoyable party in honour of Miss Daphne Ward, whose marriage will take place at Easter. i Progressive euchre was played, the . prize-winners being Mrs Woodhatn and Mr Cooke. The guest of honour received many useful Rifts for her future home. j Those present included Mr and Mrs , R. Cooke. Mr and Mrs H. Falkingham. ' Mr and Mrs E. Hutton. Mr and Mrs F. F. HtiUon. Mr and Mrs Miller. Mi i and Mrs Newberry. Mr and Mrs Woodham. Mr and Mrs H. Rogers, sen.. Mr '■ and Mrs W. Rogers. Mr and Mrs Un- ' dcrwood, Mr and Mrs I-I. Smith, Mr . and Mrs W. Lee. Mr and Mrs Barrett, Mr and Mrs F. Smith. Mesdames Ward, Davis, Williams. Nelms, G. Walton, Chick, Misses Daphne Ward, Mona Ward, Lena Rogers. Gladys Chick, Nancy Miller. Simpson, Messrs J. Rogers. E. Rogers, Nixon, A. Lee, and C. Ward B.UK-TO-CHILDHOOD D.WCE ' The Christcnurch Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Association held a successful "back te childhood" dance in the hall at the association's headquarters. Peterborough street, on Wednesday night. Schoolgirls of all ages, with plaits and bows, skipped as ti.ey enjoyed their lolly sticks, and dirty-faced boys. with untidy clothes, bowled hoops and fought for marbles. The Rowe-Wal-lacc orchestra supplied music. Misses Aldreth Jones and Marguerete Cotton. Messrs Miles Butterick and lan Richdale, all of the School of Art, judged the costumes, and awarded prizes as follows: Best dressed couple. Mr Noel Milne and Mrs C. Callahan: best schoolgirl, Mrs A. Shepherd: best schoolboys. Miss Daisy McCann 1. Miss Molly Kane 2, Mrs Lumb 3; best toddler, Mrs Wool ford; best behaved ! schoolgirl especial prize), Miss Pettier; booby prize, Mrs Leech, i Among others present were Mes- ; dames Alexander, Fricker, Angus. Yarrard. Hern. Misses Cruden. Wareing, ! Phyllis Cochrane. Evelyn Rudd. Mili lie Secleen. Muriel Adams. Jean GalI laway, Given Choate, Maisie Secleen, I Eileen Berry. Phyllis Forsev. Janice j Forsev. Alice Rudd, Phyliis Jones, i Ellen Lester, and Daphne Coombridge. i j A recent mail irom England j brought the news tli.it Miss Betty Will, daughter of Dr. J. Henderson Will and Mrs Will, ot Dominion road, Auckland, had passed her final examinations for the diploma of physical culture. Miss Will obtained second place on the list for Great Britain and Scotland. 308 candidates competing for the diploma. Onlyfour first-class diplomas were obtained. Miss Will went to England three years ago, and was a pupil at the Bedford College of Physical Culture.

ROAD-MAKING IN IRAQ

WEDDINGS | BELL—HEMPSTALK j The marriage of Inga. only daughter ;of Captain and Mrs T. Hempstalk, j Exeter street, Lyttelton, to Arthur, j eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. Bell, I Percy street, Limvood, was celebrated I by the Rev. E. Hanna at Holy Trin- ] ity Church, Lyttelton. Mr S. Bamford played the wedding music, and during I the signing of the register Miss E. Fraser sang a solo. The bride's frock of parchment satin was pannelled to the knees ano> then fully-flared to the ankles. The sleeves were lonp and tight-fitting, and a bow gave a finishing touch to the back of the bodice. A net cap, worn on the side of the head, held in place her veil of Brussels net which was finished with small clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of cream lilies, carnations, and hothouse flowers. A frock of turquoise blue was worn by the bridesmaid. Miss Rose Galla-1 rher. A yoke and puff sleeves of white | georgette trimmed with sequins relieved the bodice of the frock, and her large picture hat repeated the colour scheme. She carried a sheaf of hothouse flowers to tone. Little Pauline Fraser, who acted as flower-girl, wore an early Victorian frock of parchment georgette trimmed with circlets of turquoise blue flowers at the hem. Her posy toned with her frock. The bridegroom was attended by Mr M. Lightfoot. After the ceremony the guests were received in the Masonic Hall. Lyttelton, by the bride's mother. She was wearing a frock of cigar brown floral crepe de chine trimmed with a twotoned cravat. Her hat was of matching shade, and she carried a posy of autumn tints. A frock of wine marocain relieved with a yoke ot beige lace was worn by the bridegrooms mother. She wore also a stone marten fur and a matching hat. and carried a posv of flowers to tone. For travelling, the bride wore a cocoa brown suit and a hat to tone. She carried a musquash fur coat.

ADDRESS BY MR A. M. j HAMILTON j i PARENTS' NATIONAL EDUCA- j TIONAL UNION j ' ' i A dry country with scanty vegetation, where several feet of snow lies on the ground in winter, and the thermometer registers 115 degrees in, summer, where his workmen were of different nationalities, and, to direct them, it was necessary to speak no fewer | than seven languages—such is the country surrounding the Rowanduz ' gorge in Iraq, where Mr A. M. Hamilton, formerly of Christchureh, worked as a road engineer lor four years. Mr . Hamilton is now visiting his mother on : Cashmere Hills, and. last night, at the monthly meetfhg of the Parents' Na- ' tional Educational Union, held at Mrs J. H. Hall's home, he gave a very interesting lecture on "Road making in Iraq,"' and illustrated his address with lantern slides and photographs. For about 10 years, Mr Hamilton explained, Iraq had been mandated to Britain, but since the termination of the mandate, the country has been independent. Touching briefly on the history of the country, Mr Hamilton described the oil fields in Persia over which a New Zealand mining engineer was granted the first concession and the oil fields in Iraq. Northern . Persia, he said, was a rich country • and, during the period of the British : mandate, when western methods were . being gradually introduced into the country, it was decided that the Public Works Department should make a road through the mountainous belt, separating Iraq from Persia, and thus tap Northern Persia and continue the | work of connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Caspian Sea. near which stands Teheran, the Persian I capital.

WADDELI.—(WRWNTKK Golden yellow and white flowers decorated St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, for the wedding celebrated on Wednesday evening when Thelma Edith, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B J. Carpinter, Edgeware road, bt. Albans, was married to Alexander Thomas, youngest son of the ale Mi J Thomas Waddell, and of Mrs Waddell, Clyde road, Riccarton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Lawson , Robinson, and Mr R. E. Lake was the organist. Mr David McGill sang a solo during the signing of the register. ; The bride was given away by her father. Her period frock was of ivory wind-swept satin, moulded to form a long train at the back. A wide pointed voke of lace was inset at the neckline, and lace formed the puffs of the sleeves, which fell over undcrsleevcs of the satin. Orange blossoms held in place her embroidered veil, and in her long armlet were arranged cream and ivory begonias, lilies and carnations with trails of smaller flowers. Miss Doric Martin and Mtes Maud Buchanan, the bridesmaids, wore simple frocks of honey ring velvet fitted by shaped seaming and made with cowled elbow-length sleeves. Their small, fitting caps of ring velvet were finished with clusters of gold flowers at one side, and they carried armlets of roses and begonias shading from deep gold to amber. Mr K. Campion was best man, and Mr Gordon Page was the groomsman. Mrs Carpinter received the guests at the Tudor Hall. She wore a frock of hydrangea blue lace with touches of velvet at the neckline and in the cartridge pleating arranged from the shoulder over the puffed sleeves of lace. Velvet godets were inset in the skirt. Her hat was of velour felt to match, and she carried a posy of cream flowers and deep blue delphiniums. The bridegroom's mother wore a black lace frock, and a black hat. Her spray was composed of deep scarlet flower?. The bride travelled in a frock of peacock blue matalnsse trimmed with panne velvet, a grey Russian squirrel fur. and a tarn shape hat of ring velvet to tone.

Men of the Mountains | This mountainous country had for i centuries been inhabited by Kurds, the highlanders of Mesopotamia, a powerful people, difficult to subjugate, difficult to administer. Then amongst them had come Assyrians, who since 1906 had been more or less under the influence of the missionaries, especially Canon Wigram, who had done much for ithem and who continues to interest I himself in their welfare. The other two principal races in the district were 'the Arab?, who had the legal right to administer the country, and the Persians. Naturally, it was not always an easy matter to keep peace amongst the different nationalities, and Mr Hamilton's workmen were drawn .from each of them while he had also in his working parties Russians, Indians, and Armenian?. The road was made through country controlled by J-. afferent sheiks, all of whom had been diificult to control, but after it had (been explained to them that it was I an honour and an advantage to have the road through their districts not one of them proved hostile. The tribesmen fought amongst themselves and sometimes Mr Hamilton's men would work on the road with bullets whizzing over them, but they were not allowed to carry firearms, and much as thev enjoved "having a pop" they generally worked on quite peaceably. Food and Customs The people. Mr Hamilton found, were extremelv hospitable. It took nearly a dav to prepare a Kurdish dinner, which was an elaborate affair. There would be, perhaps, six courses, all served at once. On a big tray would be arranged a pyramid of rice and slabs of unleavened bread out of which were cut spoons. Then there would generally be stew, made of meat, herbs, vegetables, and even fruit. Manna a pleasant highly prized sweet, like white treacle, grew on oak trees m some districts. Stuffed melons, honey, and vine-leaves stuffed with rice and spices were also served. Apples, peaches, and figs grew abundantly and sour milk, somewhat like buttermilk wa c in Iraq, as in most Eastern countries, a fundamental food and a cure lor manv diseases. The greatest proof of a man's friendship in Iraq was to give him a good meal. The old customs of the Kurds, ■Haunch Mohammedans, had to be restricted. For instance, a dog was an unclean animal, and if a Kurd touched a dog it would be necessary for him to wash himself 10 times in running water But Mr Hamilton found the people deeply interested in the com-mon-place details of Western life—in schools, customs of the people, in radio, and in flying though they were rather afraid of aeroplanes. During his stay in Iraq, Mr Hamilton's favourite sport was mountain climbing in search of the ibex or mountain goat, which provided good sport. He found that by going shooting with tribesmen, he was able to get in closer touch with them, and to gain their friendship and co-operation. On the motion of Mr George Weston, a vote of thanks to Mr Hamilton, a modest man who has done great work under great difficulties," was carried amid applause. The hostesses for the evening. Mesdames J. H. Hall. G. Weston, and Leslie Averill, entertained the members at supper.

YEITCII—JOHNSTON At St. Mary's Church. Menvah', the wedding was celebrated recently of Margaret Mavis, fifth daughter of the late Mrs Johnston and of Mr F. F. Johnston, Peel Forest, to Roy, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Vciteh, Bryndwr. Canon Staples Hamilton performed the ceremony, and the organist was Mr A. Worslry. A simple frock of embossed georgette made with a cowl neckline and elbow-length puff sleeves was worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. The waistline was finished with a bow at the back, and the panelled skirt widened to form a train. A lace cap and circlet of orange blossom held in place her embroidered tulle veil, which formed a train, and her armlet was composed ef white carnations begonias, and maidenhair fern, with touches of pink. Miss Agnes Johnston, the bride's sister, and Miss Evelyn WyJlic were the bridesmaids. The former wore a long frock of pale lemon georgette inset with a ,lace yoke. Her lace coatee to match had full puff sleeves tight-fitting from t'ne elbows, and her

picture hat was of pale lemon organdi trimmed witli bows of the material at the back. Her bouquet was of carnations and gladioli. Miss Wvllie's frock of powder blue crepe Athol was made on similar lines to Miss Johnston's frock, and her hat was of organdi to match. She carried gladioli and carnations to tone. Mr J. L. Veitch attended his brother as best man, and Mr Allen Greer was the groomsman. As the bride left the church she was presented with a silver horseshoe. After the ceremony the guests were received at Frascati. The bridegroom's mother received the guests wearing a navv blue suit and a blue straw hat. Her bouquet was of red flowers. ~ #i , , ~ When Mr and Mrs Tt. Veitch left bv car for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a royal blue frock of basket weave material, a grey diagonal cloth coat, and a hat to tone.

rm, „,~AAi n <r N t ih» nt Hon Sir Montamie Barlow, a former Minister for Labour in the British Cabinet, to Miss Doris Louise Reed, of Fnllart? took place to t£ SrSftafchaplTlt ßfchSscourt yesterday. Front row, from left: Lady Ferguson. Bishop West-Watson Lady England, took place mine Archbishop Julius. Back row: Mr Heathcote Helmore, Miss Julius, Mrs West-Watson, M& WeUJmFC £W&Mre E ffi toftfi to ILHgji Rhodes, Mrs Studholme (in front of Sir It. Heaton