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Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Thomas and family, of Kelburn, are spending their holidays at their seaside house at Seatoun. Miss Al. R. Hodgkinson, of Wellington, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Al. Chapman Las left for a motor tour in the North. Miss Elsie Bowen has gone to Napier to spend the holidays with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. H. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bridgeman, Mr. and Mrs. F. Facer, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Forsythe, of Wellington, are at present in Auckland. Mrs. Le May has returned to New Plymouth from Wellington. Mrs. Al. Gillman, left last night for a holiday visit to Auckland. Mrs. Andrews. Wellington, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. A. Latham, East Gore. Mr. A. P. Green and his daughter, of Wellington, are visiting in the South. Mrs. Foweraker (Wellington) has been visiting Mrs. J. McDonald, East Gore. ' Miss V. McClure, of Wellington, is a visitor to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schloss, of Wellington. are visitors to Christchurch. Mrs. T. Fraser, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brook, of Wellington, are visiting Clnjistcburch. Miss J. C. Sutherland, of Wellington, is visiting in the South. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fussell (Wellington) are the guests of Miss Fussell in Timaru. Mrs. R. G. C. Ffitch (.Khandallah, Wellington) is visiting Mrs. H. Ffitch, Fendalton, Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Murphy, and Mr. and Mrs.'A. E. Sandral, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mis- Lottje Rastall, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs. A. Franklin, of Mount Hobson Road, Remuera, for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. H. Pirie and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murphy, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss L. Haise, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Hayhurst, Teimika. has gone to Blenheim on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Fell. Mrs. J. H. Goyder, of Wellington, has been staying in Hamilton. Airs. Marmont, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. K. Dunbar, Radnor Street, Hamilton. Mrs. Render, of Wellington, has been on a visit to Hamilton. Mrs. W. G. Smith, of Wellington, is in Auckland. Miss Caro, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Caro, River Road, Claudelands. Mr. and Mrs. Park have returned to thier home in Wellington after a visit to Hawke's Bay. Airs. Mitchell (Wellington), who has been visiting her sister, Sister Kay, in Stratford, has returned home. Airs. K. Webster has returned to New Plymouth from Wellington. 1 Airs. Hunt (nee Aliss Wyonne Haybittle), formerly of Wellington, who has been for the last six or eight months at Los Angeles, is spending Christmas in Canada. Aliss Lalla Johnson and Aliss Stella Pedder, of Wellington, are spending the holidays at Christchurch. Aliss Gwendoline Tucker, of Wellington, is spending a holiday at Nelson. Aliss Iris Field, of Trentham, is spending the next six weeks with her sister, Airs. W. C. Robinson, of Pahiatua. Air. F. E. Field, of Trentham, has returned home after a brief visit to his daughter, Airs. W. C. Robinson, of Pahiatua. VISITING THE CAPITAL.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Timaru, are on a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. D. Jervis, of Rotorua, are on a visit to Wellington. Miss Cora Moore, of Rotorua, is on a motor tour to Wellington. Miss I. 'White, of Wanganui, is visiting "Wellington. Miss Brenda Brown, of Remuera, is visiting Mrs. Leslie Angus at Misses Ryans’, Oriental Terrace, Wellington. Miss Lauro Orchard, of Hastings, is spending her holidays with Mrs. Westneat, Thorndon.
Mrs. Pottinger, of Invercargill, is on a visit to Wellington.
Mrs. F. N. Whitcombe, of New Plymouth, is visiting Wellington. Miss O’Rourke, of Napier, has been visiting Wellington. Miss E.- McVay, Napier, is St Roua Bay for the holidays. Miss Fm ;es has left New Plymouth for Feilding and Wellington. Mrs. R. D. Baker, Miss Clark, and Miss Fearn. of New Plymouth, are spending the holidays in Wellington. Miss I. Skinner, of New Plymouth, came to Wellington on Tuesday to meet her sister, Mrs. Churchyard, who is returning from England. Miss Aileen Horner, of New Plymouth, is visiting Pa tea and Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fryman, of Cashmere, Christchurch, have been spending the Christmas holidays at Mrs. Longmore’s cottage, Roua Bay. ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED. Miss E. Smidt, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smidt, of Awapnni. Palmerston North, to Mr. E. J. Speight, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Speight, of Hastings. • * • lanthe. youngest daughter of Mrs. Southey Baker, and the late Arthur Southey Baker, of Palmerston North, to Colquhoun Dalzell May, youngest son of Mrs. May Somerville, and the late Colquhoun May Somerville, of London. • • • Clarice, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs C. Lunn, of Grey Street, Palmerston North, to Arthur, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Arnold, of 2 Knowles Street. Palmerston North.
Weddings.—Bouquets designed with individuality as the keynote. Exquisite colouring effects, obtained only from Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. 30 Willis Street —Advfc
WEDDINGS. Brilliant sunshine and beautiful flowers combined to grace the wedding on Saturday last of Olive, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. Jones, of Hawker Street, Wellington, and John Cuthbert, second sou of Air. and Alts. E. F. Amoore. of Khandallah. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. S. Watson at the Khandallah Presbyterian Church, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride was attended by her sisters, Misses Gwen and Winnie Jones, and the bridegroom by Air. W. Potter, as best man. and Mr. G. W. Amoore as groomsman. The bride was in a dress of white georgette with pale pink trimmings, and veil, wreath and shower bouquet to match. The bridesmaids wore mauve and apricot georgette, with crinoline hats to match, and the flower girl was in pale blue crepe de chine. The reception, attended by about 100 guests, was held at the residence of Air. G. E. Baker, Torwood Road. The happy couple left later for Taranaki for the honeymoon. • » • A wedding of interest to a large number of people was solemnised tit “Glentui,” Whangara, the homestead of the bride’s brother. Air. A. G. Brosnahan, on Wednesday last. The contracting parties were Helen Elizabeth, elder daughter of Air. and Airs. Thos. Brosnahan, of Pouawa, and James Henry, second son of Air. and Airs. J. S. Allan, of Gisborne. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of hand-njade Flemish lace, with flared skirt hanging gracefully in uneven folds, while a trail of chiffon roses fell from one shoulder. Over all was worn an embroidered veil of tulle. A sheaf of Christmas lilies completed the ensemble. The bridesptaids, Alisses Alolly and Kathleen Brosnahan and Aliss Alarge Allan, were all frocked alike in shell pink georgette, made with tight bodices, with silver lace yokes, the skirts composed of row upon row of small frills. They wore silk tulle veils, and carried dainty bouquets of pink and mauve sweet peas. The bridegroom vvas supported by bis brother, Air. A. Allan, as best man, and by Alessrs. R. Allan and B. Brosnahan as groomsmen. After the ceremony the guests retired to a large marquee erected on the lawn. A dainty wedding breakfast was partaken of, and the usual toasts were honoured. The bride’s mother was attired in an ensemble frock of navy blue, relieved with touches of gold, and carried a bouquet of gold roses and asparagus fern. Airs. J. S. Allan, mother of the bridegroom, was in a frock of black maroeain. Airs. A. G. Brosnahan was gowned in a Nile green lace and georgette frock, with bat to tone. The bride and bridegroom left later In the afternoon for the south, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride travelled in a beige frock and fox fur, and hat and shoes to tone.
Trinity Alethodist Church, Wanganui, was the scene of a wedding on Wednesday afternoon, when Alurlel.Ethel, third daughter of Air. and Airs. A. A. Willis, Wanganui, was married to Hector Wilfred Baillie, second son of Air. and Airs. J. F. Baillie, of Eketahuna. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a frock of ivory crepe muriel, with silver lace, and the orthodox veil of orange blossom, and carried a sheaf of Aladonna lilies. The maid of honour, Aliss Bertha Willis, sister of the bride, and the bridesmaid, Aliss Helen Drayton, wore flaired frocks of delphinium blue and apricot crepe de chine respectively, and carried bouquets of Iceland poppies to tone with their frocks. Air. F. Baillie (brother of the bridegroom) and Air. A. Carman acted as best man and groomsman respectively, and the Rev. F. H. Spenser, of Otaki, was the ofiiciating clergyman. After the wedding, a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where Airs. Willis received her guests wearing navy and fawn figured georgette, with navy hat, and carrying a bouquet of crimson carnations and fern. Airs. Baillie, mother of the bridegroom, wore bladk crepe de chine with black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and fern. Miss Baillie (Wellington), aunt of the bridegroom, wore navy georgette with hat to tone. Air. and Airs. Baillie left for the South by car, the latter travelling in a frock of scarlet and white crepe de chine with hat aid coat to tone.
The Rev. J. Paterson, M.A. was the officiating clergyman on Tuesday afternoon, for the wedding of Marjorie, second daughter of Major and Mrs. G. J. Mac Naught, Wanganui, and Charles SymOii, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Symon, of Oamaru. at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, which was handsomely decorated with Christmas lilies. Miss R. Tnrvey was at the organ. The bride, who entered with her father, wore a frock of white georgette and silver lace, with an embroidered veil, and coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies.
Her , sister, Miss Flora MacNaught, maid of honour, and the bridesmaid, Miss Edyth Mac Naught, wore palest pink georgette and silver lace, with crinoline hats to tone, and touches of deep blue. They carried bouquets of sweet peas in pastel shades. Two small flower girls, Rae MacNaught (niece of the bride), and Florence Cocks, wore little frilled frocks of palest pink crOpe.de chine, and carried gold baskets with deep blue ribbons, filled with pink sweet pOaS. Mr. H. Gilberd and Mr. E. Symon (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man and groomsman respectively. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride’s home, where Mrs. Mac Naught received her guests wearing black marocain, with Oriental trimmings, and a black hat. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Tilley, Mr. and Mrs. A. Delves (Kakatahi), Mr. and Mrs. F..‘ Delves. Mrs. T. B. Williams, and Miss H. Williams. Mfs. H. F. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Chirnside (Dunedin), Air. and Mrs. R. J. Tod, and Miss Tod (Pukeroa), Miss L. James (Hunterville), Mrs. Cocks, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gilberd, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey (Hawera), Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mac Naught (Wanganui River), Misses Delves. Mr. and Mrsz Cass, Mr. G. J. Mac Naught (Lower Hutt). Miss N. Mac Naught, Mr. L. Tilley. Mr. and Mrs. Symon left for Auckland, the latter travelling in a Celanese geranium and fawn suit, with bat and coat to match.
PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. R. Haworth, Wanganui East, have taken a cottage at Opunake beach. The Rev. Farger Barton and Mrs. Barton, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs. Reid, Brunswick. Mr, and Mrs. B. Mullins, Brunswick, are visiting Auckland. Miss Mabel Hanton, Wanganui, will visit Hamilton to attend the Presbyterian Girls’ Bible Class Conference. Miss Hoggart, New Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Rose, Napier, and Mr. Claridge, Christchurch, are visitors to Wanganui to* attend the Willis-Baillie wedding, which took place yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. E. McLean are Marton visitors to Castlecliff. Miss Millwood, Auckland ,is the guest of Mrs. C. Millwood, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson, formerly of Wanganui, and Miss Alison Richardson, are Auckland visitors to Wanganui. Mr. Richardson and family intend leaving for England in March. Miss H. Keys, Wellington, is visiting Wangani. Mrs. E. Brown, Napier, is the guest of her sister, Miss R. Jones, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hunter are Hamilton visitors to Wanganui. Mrs. P. Duncan, Christchurch, is visiting Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Veitch, Wanganui, and family are spending a short holiday in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Hammond are Hunterville visitors to Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Morrell . Stevenson, Brunswick, are visiting New Plymouth. Miss Mura Ellison, of Wellington, is visiting Palmerston North for the races. Mr. and Mrs. Rapley-and family, of Palmerston North, are visiting Paraparaumu. ‘ ' * Miss Zita Jaques' Blackmore, of Wellington, is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. C. Louisson, of Palmerston North, for the races.- ' Miss Mavis George, of Palmerston North, is. visiting Mrs. S. George, of Alfredton, ‘ ‘ % Miss Jocelyn Fish, of Feilding, is spending a holiday on the East Coast, at Glenburn Station. Miss Betty Goring Johnston, ofHawke’s Bay, is visiting Palmerston North for the races. Mrs. H. Spear, of Palmerston North, is staying with her mother, Mrs. H. Collier, of Wanganui. Mrs. N. McKnight, of Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Gillies, of Palmerston North, and her daughter, Miss Ruby Gillies, will go to-day to Paraparaumu, where they intend spending the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Millar, of ‘Wellington, are. the guests of Mrs. Sydney Freeman, of Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. Oram, of Palmerston North, and their family are spending the summer at Day’s Bay. SEASON’S COMPLIMENTS FROM MADAME MENERE. The compliments of the season to all her clients and other friends are ex- ' tended by Madame Menere. the wellknown furrier. Madame Menere will be visiting Wellington —id Hawke’s Bay provinces again next March with a special selection of the latest fashionable furs.—Advt. ■
Miss Hyde, of New Plymouth, is visiting Palmerston North. Miss Fookes, of New Plymouth, is a visitor to Feilding and Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Griffiths, of Wellington, are visiting Palmerston North for the races. Misses Connie and Jean Symes, of Hastings, are visiting Palmerston North for the races. Mr. and Mrs. Baruk, of Australia, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Nathan, “Llandaff,” Masterton. Mrs. Kebbell, “Braeburn,” Masterton, has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Miss S. Caselberg, of Wellington, is staying in Masterton for the Christmas holidays. Mr. ■ and Mrs. McMinn, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. Arthur Bunny, Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. Strouts, Masterton, are staying in Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Caselberg left Masterton last Friday for a motor trip to Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. Hornabrook, of Wellington, are staying in Masterton for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Norman/ James and Misses James are spending a holiday at Paraparaumu. Mrs. D. Buchanan has returned to Masterton from New Plymouth, where she attended the wedding of Dr. Jessie Alexander and Dr. Burnett. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Hodder, Masterton, are staying at Muritai? Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. David Caselberg, of Masterton, are staying at Seatoun, Wellington. Mrs. Armstrong, Masterton, has left for a trip to Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dawson, Lansdowne, Masterton, are at present visiting Dawson’s Falls, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Heffer, of Lower Hutt. Miss Taylor, “Moerangi,” Masterton, is spending the holidays at Palmerston North and New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Blackie, of Waitotara, have left for the South Island on an extended holiday. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Cobcroft and Miss Beryl Cobcroft are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Norman Parry, Ballance.
GOOSEBERRY WINE. To each pound of firm green gooseberries allow one quart of water, sugar. Bruise the fruit, add it to the water, and stand for four days, stirring occasionally. Strain, and to each gallon of liquid add 31b. of loaf sugar or crystals. Stir, and when the sugar is dissolved put the wine into the cask. Leave undisturbed for six months. Then bottle, cork securely and use after another six months.
Try C.O. Polishing Oil for Windows, Mirrors, Furniture, Motor-Carr Is. Gd. per Coz. bottle. Out on Its own. C.O. Products, Ltd., 163 Adelaide Road, Wellington.—Advt. Heaps of fun and frolic is expected at'the New Year party which domes but once a year. J. R. McKenzie have a special stock of jazz novelties —hooters, trumpets, masks, balloons, lanterns, hats and caps and quaint fantastic toys which give so much pleasure and fun to both young and old.—Advt. .
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