OPENING OF HUNTING SEASON

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21465, 6 May 1935, Page 3

OPENING OF HUNTING SEASON

The yoke of the bodice was pintucked, and the long sleeves were puffed above the elbows.' A circlet of orange blossom held in place her embroidered tulle veil, and she carried a bouquet of white flowers. Miss M. Richmond, the bride's cousin, and Miss Geddis were bridesmaids. Their frocks of myrtle green georgette were trimmed with frilling and finished with plaited silver girdles. They wore silver bandeaux in their hair, and carried marigolds tied with silver ribbons Little Thelma Vincent (Pareora) as flower girl, wore a green georgette frock, and carried a basket of marigolds. A navy and white suit was worn by the page, Master Walter Stark. Mr George Geddis was best man and Mr T. Todd acted as groomsman. At the reception held later, the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a navy diagonal tweed frock, with a black coat and hat. A rnarccain frock and a blue coat and hat were worn by the bridegroom's mother. The bride travelled in a black marocain frock trimmed with green, a black coat, and a hat to match.

PRINCESS VICTORIA'S FLAT The King's sister. Princess Victoria, i intends to move into her new London flat immediately. The Princess will be the first mem--1 ber of the Royal Family to occupy a ' London flat. Behind this innovation lies the story of a friendship that re- ' calls memories of Edwardian court life. One of her aims is to be near her great friend, Lady Constance Butler, who lives in the same mansions in Seymour place in which the Princess is to reside. There will be many interesting little gatherings here of Edwardian personalities. The Princess grew up with Lady Constance, daughter of the third Marquess of Ormonde, and her sister, now Lady Beatrice Pole-Carew. whom King Edward declared to be "the most beautiful woman in England." CARD PARTY AT ARANUI The weekly euchre party in aid of the school funds was held in the school on Saturday evening. Messrs A. C. Boyd and A. Millar were in charge. The winners were Mesdames A. Millar and C. S. Scott, Messrs H. H. Brookes and R. Knight. Miss B. Reeves was the winner of the competition, ' *

RICHMOND FREE KINDERGARTEN The monthly meeting of the committee of the Richmond Free Kindergarten was held at the school, Mrs E. Hitchcock presiding. Also present were Mesdames F. Billens, Bleasdale, E Dixon, J. C. Forsythe, A. Peverill, A E. Reaby, M. Suckling, Walker, Wood and Miss A. Mcliraith. The school report showed a roll number of 70, average attendance 54, and parents' subscriptions for the three weeks since Easter £3 2s 2d. The holidays had interfered with the regular community sings but the next one would be held on Monday, May 13. A meeting of the parents' committee had been held at the home of the convener, Mrs Blick, to discuss activities for the next term. It was reported that Taylor's Laundry had kindly offered to wash free of charge any article from the kindergarten. The result of the picture competition was made known, the winner being Mrs S. McCausland, a former member of the committee, now resident in Dunedin. The school has closed for two weeks.