Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 91, 11 January 1929, Page 4

Woman’s World

' Matters of Interest * from Far and Near

WEDDINGS.

.At St. Paul’.. Pro-Cathedral, recently, the marriage took place of Gwynedd Vaughan, only daughter of Captain and Mrs. Barnsdale, of Picton. and Sydney, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Joll, of Havelock North. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Johnson.

The wedding of Ina Leila, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hoilard, of Mangatapu, to Kenneth Mathison, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. 11. B. Sleight, of Wanganui, was recently solemnised at the Methodist Church, Lower Hutt, by the Rev. C. Olds. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of ivory marietta, the hem of which, being longer at the back, was composed of tiny frills. The skirt of patterned Trench lace was caught up at the waist with a large diamante lover’s knot. Her tulle veil, hand-worked in sprays of silk flowers, was held in place by a circlet of tiny orange blossoms. A long sheaf of St. Joseph's lilies was carried. The bridesmaid. Miss Tot Ayson, of Lower Hutt, wore a frock of apricot georgette, the uneven hem-line being accentuated by the flared frills of the skirt. A large bow and two streamers fell from the left shoulder. A large straw hat of the same shade, simply trimmed with a swathing of delphinium blue georgette. was worn. She carried a sheaf of blue delphiniums. The bride entered the church to the strains of the Wedding March • from "Lohengrin,” which was followed by the singing of “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” As the couple left the church Mendelssohn's Wedding March was played. The organist' was .Mr. R. Horman. Mr. A. F. Scherer, of Rarotonga, was best man. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mrs. C. llollard, who wore black embossed chenille. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hollard received the guests, the latter •in a frock of dark delphinium blue, and hat to tone. Mrs. G. H. B. Sleight wore a navy ensemble with hat to match.

UlcllVU. . . NOLAN—SPONG.

The Auckland Diocesan Chapel was decorated on Tuesday afternoon with massed primulas, palms and hydrangeas, when Julia Isabella Dorothy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. | Nolan, of “Ardwell,” St. John’s Road. Epsom, was married to Dr. Ambrose Spong, youngest sou of the late Mr. Frederick Spong, of Mauston House, Crossways, Yorkshire. Canon E. H. Strong conducted the ceremony, and Dr. Thojnas was at the organ. The bride, who- entered the church with her father, wore a white frock with a bodice of satin beaute and long sleeves, witli a cross-over effect on the bodice and a small yoke of pearl embroidery. The skirt was bouffant style, vandykcd and uneven in length, swathed draperies being drawn to one side and fastened with a cluster of orange blossoms., The train was of ivory ring x velvet, with a border of pearl passementerie, and hung from the' shoulders. Rose point lace veil, which is a family heirloom, formed a second train, and was held in place by a band of pearls, worked into a floral design. The bride’s sheaf bouquet was of lilies. Two little children, Ann Vallentine, in blush rose tulle and wreath of apple green panne velvet -leaves, and Dan Fairelough. in the same tone of pink satin suit, followed the bride. The chief bridesmaid was Mlss'Ailsa Russell, who wore flesh pink georgette, with an overdress of silver net and large pink chiffon taffeta petals, strewn toll over the skirt, each petal being picot.-edged in silver. The silver tissue picture hat had a rose on one side with a spray of the same flower under the brim, and she carried a

shower bouquet of shaded pink carnations. Barbara Nolan, the bride's niece, and Margaret Carr were dressed alike in pink chiffon taffeta bodices and

very full, tulle skirts. Bale green velvet leaves were worn as bandeaus round the head, and they carried early Victorian posies of pink carnations. Mr. I*. Nolan, of Gisborne, was best man.

After the service a largely-attended reception was held at. the residence of the bride’s parents, the beautiful gardens, with their sweeping lawns and terraces of flowers, which cover some acres of St John’s Mount, making a perfect setting for the gay assemblage, while in the house were pink sweet peas and gladioli, the marquee having a canopy of hanging baskets of ferns. In front of the bridal cake was placed a prettily dressed early Victorian doll bride, carrying a bouquet of orange blossoms. Mrs. Nolan received the guests in a black silk crepe fleuri, embroidered in cherry green and gold, black lace bat with green panne velvet. Mrs. Eric Nolan wore cherry crepe de chine with French pleated skirt, edged with spotted material, and a black hat Mrs. Spbng’s going-away gown was periwinkle blue embroidered satin, beaiite,‘ and her hat a felt of the same shade. BENJAMIN—DAVIS.

The marriage was' quietly celebrated

ta the Auckland Jewish Synagogue on Tuesday afternoon of Lefty, daughter of Mrs. Benjamin and the late Mr. Ernest D. Benjamin, of Devonport, to Henry Davis, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Raphael, of Christchurch. The Rev. S. A. Goldstein officiated. The bridegroom was given away by his mother. Mrs. 11. J. Raphael, .and the bride by her great-uncle, Mr. N. Alfred Nathan. The bridal gown was of silver lace which flared to the ankles

Tom a long-waisted. tight-fitting cor-

sage. The train of ivory tulle was banded round the edge with silver lace, and the tulle veil, which fell over the face, was arranged on the head with a wreath of orange blossom and silver petals. She carried a shower bouquet of white and pale pink carnations and sweetpeas. Miss Thelma Raphael, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, and wore a frock of pale salmon-pink georgette and tulle. Her large pink crinoline hat was banded with tulle and she carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations and blue larkspur. Little Antoinette Nathan, who was flower girl, wore an Early Victorian frock of pink frilled net with a bigli bodice of pink satin and a wide sajin sash finishing at the back with a bow. She wore a bandeau of gold leaves and carried a Victorian posy of pink and blue hydrangea slips. Master John Nathan was page boy and wore a pink satin suit with ankle-length trousers tightfitting from the knee, and a pink threecornered hat from which trailed a long cream feather. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. M. Benjamin as best man. and Mr. S. Harris and Mr. M. Smith were ushers. The Synagogue had been decorated for the' occasion with clusters of blue hydrangea and palms. Following the ceremony a reception was held at "Wickford.” Princes Street, the home of Mrs. N. Alfred Nathan. Mrs. Nathan received her guests wearing a frock of ficelle embroidered crepe de chine with a beige straw hat trimmed with ospreys, site carried a bouquet of crimson roses

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Lord and Lady Liverpool are the guests of Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson at Musselburgh, Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. Coleridge and their daughter and son, have returned from a holiday in Wanganui. They motored back by the Wairarapa and Lake Ferry. Miss Amy Kane is spending a holiday in the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bridgman have returned to Dunedin from a visit to Wellington. — . Mrs. and Miss Joseph, Hobson Street, are the guests of Mrs. F. J. Nathan, Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Ferguson, of Kelburn, have returned from a holiday visit to Otaki. Miss Vida Little is spending a holiday in Auckland and is the guest of Mrs. H. J. Martin. Mrs. Florence Porter, Coromandel Street, is leaving for a visit to the South Island. Miss Engledue has returned to Wellington from a visit to Mrs. Helenore at Timaru. Mrs. F. Asholt is visiting Auckland and is the guest of Mrs. D. Scott, Parnell. Miss McLean and Miss K. McLean, who have been at Mrs. Wilford’s house in Tinakori Road, have returned to Dunedin. Mrs. M. O'Connor. Rongotai is visiting friends in Blenheim. Miss Marjory and Miss Jean Cresswell, Kelburn, are visiting Paraparaumu. Mr. and Mrs. Lugsdin, of Sydney, are in Wellington after completing a tour of the North Island. They will leave to-night for a South Island tour. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hislop are visitors to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. David McLaren. Oriental Bay, who have been visiting Auckland, have gone to Cambridge and Rotorua. Mrs. E. A. Benjamin, of Sydney, arrived in Wellington last week with her husband and the party of Australian bowlers for the Dominion tournament. Mrs. Benjamin, who is a native of Dunedin. has gone South, and is staying with her brother, Mr. John Jacobs, Cargill Street. Dunedin. Mrs. O. N. Firth and Miss Firth are in Wellington on the first stage of a twelve months’ trip to England and the Continent. They will join the Ulimaroa. which will sail to-day for Sydney, where they will connect with the Bendigo. Mrs. Bloore. Gisborne, who has been the guest of Mrs. Alexander, will return from Wanganui to-day. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Griffiths have returned to Wanganui'from Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Durrant, Taoroa. are visitin" Wellington. » Mrs. Iwffiertson, Hamilton, has returned from Wanganui. Miss Rita Bassett, Wanganui, has returned from Wellington. Mrs. Alexander. Moumahaki, has returned from a short visit to Wanganui. . -

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Belk and family, Taihape, are visiting Pllmmerton. Sir. and Mrs. David Laird. Hamilton, paid a short visit to Wanganui recently. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hutchins, who have been on holiday up the Wanganui River, left on 'Wednesday for New Plymouth. Misses Molleson, Wanganui, arc visiting Auckland. Misses Scoular, who have been visiting Wanganui, returned to Dunedin on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. -A. S. Laird, Taumarunui, visited Wanganui recently. The Wanganui Y.M.C.A. Orchestra journeyed to Turakina on Wednesday night to give a concert at the Y.M.C’A.. camp held at Mr. F. Lethbridge’s property. The following soloists took part: Misses D. Hughes, H. Crysell. Marsh (2). Messrs. G. Swan and F. Clark. The orchestra played a number of selections. ______

Mrs. IT. J. Raphael,’ mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of black georgette and Chantilly lace and a black picture hat trimmed with an osprey. She carried a bouquet of autumn-tint-ed flowers. STEW A RT—LITTLEJOHN. , St. rani’s Presbyterian Church. Wanganui, was decorated with native shrubs and pink and blue hydrangea, I on Wednesday for the wedding of Alice I Hunter. only daughter of Mr. J. J. i Littlejohn (Dannevirkc) and the late Mrs. Littlejohn, to John Stewart, of Pahiatua, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart. The bride, who entered with her father, wore a frock ot cream accordion-pleated georgette and silk lace, with silk net veil bordered with Limerick lace, and a cluster of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of water lilies, cream roses, and fern with salmon pink tulle streamers. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Marion Marchant, wore forget-me-not blue crepe de chine and georgette, piped with ivory, a blue tulle veil and wreath of forget-me-nots, and carried a bouquet of salmon pink geberas and gladiolus, finished witli pink streamers. Miss Annie Ellis (Ormondville) wore salmon pink crepe de chine and georgette, with pink tnlle veil and wreath and bouquet of blue hydrangea and pink geberas. finished with blue streamers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Welsh, and Miss Turney was at the organ. In attendance on the bridegroom were Mr. M. Priest (Pahiatua), and Mr. R. Littlejohn.

A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of Misses Marchant, Marybank. where the guests were received by Miss Marchant, wearing grey georgette over rose pink georgette, edged with silver, grey and pink hat. and bouquet of pink roses. Mrs. G. Littlejohn (Takapuu) wore saxe-blue accordion-pleated maroeain with fawn and saxe hat, and bouquet of pinklarkspurs. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart left by motor for the North, the latter wearing bois de rose crepe de chine and lace, hat to match, and fur coat. Among those present were:—Mr. and Mrs. E. Littlejohn (Dannevirke). Mr. and Mrs. R. Hughes. Mrs. J. Paterson, the Rev. Welsh and Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Henry Collier. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parkes. Mrs. Priest. Mrs. J. Chapman. Misses Briaseo (2). (Napier), P. Ellis (Ormondville). L. Parkes, Priest. Messrs. Martin Priest (Feilding), N. Parkes and G. Littlejohn.

PRO V NCI AL ITEMS.

Miss Marjorie Bennett, who is training at the Wellington Karitnne Hospital, is on a short visit to Palmerston North. Mrs. Napier, of Auckland, is visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. J. W. Collins and her two daughters have returned to Palmerston North after a holiday visit to Taihape. Mr. and Mrs. J. Galloway, of Palmerston North, are visiting Napier. Mrs. J. P. Innes, of Palmerston North, is spending a few days at Paekakariki. Mr. Hanna and Miss Nancye Hanna, of Auckland, are visitors to Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnston, of Wellington, are visiting Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Rapley, of Palmerston North, have returned from a visit to Paraparaumu. Mrs. J. K. Paton and family, of Palmerston North, are staying at Paraparaumu. Palmerston North visitors to Auckland include Mrs. Norman Sinclair and Mrs. A. V. Barnard. Miss V. McCrea and Miss B. Campbell, of Auckland, are visiting Palmerston North. L Misses S. and M. Preedy, of Wellington, are visiting Palmerston North for the tennis tournament. Mrs. C. M. Malf roy, of Wellington, is visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. and Miss Nelson have returned to Christchurch after an extended holiday in Woodville with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Nelson, “Rosedale,” Woodville. Mrs. W. Hildebrant, of Napier, has been visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. R. Johnstoi. and family, of Woodville, are spending a holiday at Otaki Beach. Mrs. J. P. Andrews, of Fendalton, Christchurch, is spending a holiday in Palmerston North. Mrs. Bayly and Miss Marea Bayly have returned to Feilding from a visit. to Masterton. Miss F. Cotterell, of Melbourne, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cotterell, of Palmerston North. Mrs. J. R. MacLennan, of Havelock North, is visiting Palmerston North. Miss E. Lee, of Palmerston North, is visiting Dannevirke. During December, Nurses Fargie, Parker, Watson, Smidt, Pratt, Meredith, Whitehead and C. Smhrt, of the Palmerston North hospital staff, passed their examination in anatomy and physiology. Mrs. Bedford and Miss Eva Bedford, of Carterton, are the guests of Mrs. MacTaggart, of Tirau, Mrs. Marks, St. Clair, Dunedin,, and Mrs. I. A. Peters, Port Chalmers, are the' guests of their sister, Mrs. P. W. Ross, Pahiahia. Mrs. W. H. Jackson, "Stonlea,” Masterton, is the guest of Mrs. Howard Jackson, at Murltai, Wellington. Miss Benngtt, of Napier, is staying with Mrs. Mace, Lansdowne, Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. D. R.- Welch, Auckland, who were visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. Welch, Lansdowne, Masterton, are now staying in Wellington. Miss J. Cundy and Miss E. Wilkinson have returned to Featherston from a short visit to Pahlatua. Mrs. C. Rea, Featherston, is the guest of Mrs. Burch, at Eastbourne. Miss Warsaw, Carterton, is visiting Timaru. Miss A. Tulloek has returned to Featherston from a holiday at Day’s Bay. ' Mrs. W. S. L. Dickson and Misses Joyce and Myrtle Dickson, of Masterton, are spending a month’s holiday with Mrs. Gruist Rough, at Titahi Bay. On Wednesday night the Palmerston North Tennis Club gave a dance for those participating in the Manawatu Tennis Tournament, which is now in progress. Lawn tennis enthusiasts from all part? were present, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Much credit is due to Mrs. G. Haggitt, who has worked most strenuously with her committee of helpers during the tournament. Huge bowls of pink and blue hydrangeas were used for decorations, and some very charming frocks were worn. On Tuesday morning the Ladies’ District Visiting Association of St. Paul’s, Wanganui, made a surprise visit to Mrs. Laird, sen., Wanganui, to wish her happiness on herjiinetietb birthday.' Regret was" expressed by the ladies that the Rev. Paterson was unable to be present owing to illness. Mesdames J. Brechin and Shewan presented Mrs. .Laird .with. a. bouquet. In the afternoon a happy family gathering was held, relations being present from quite a distance, and very few being absent. ..Numerous telegrams of congratulation, were received, as well as messages . from Mrs. Laird’s large circle of friends. KEEPING MOTHS OUT OF FURS. Here is the moth season again, watch ■ your furs I According to Madame Mehere, the well-known furrier, the only way. to keep moths out of furs is to give the furs a good slinking and beating with a thin stick every few days. If a moth is constantly disturbed in a fur it is not going to lay eggs there.—Advt.VISITING THE CAPITAL. Miss Nancie Owen, Auckland, is visiting Wellington and is staying with Mrs. Grafton Bothamley, Hawkeston Street. Mrs. George Rout and Mrs. Palmer are Nelson visitors to Wellington. Miss Rout has gone on to spend a holiday in Palmerston North.; .Mrs. Copeland, Sydney, is a visitor to Wellington, and will leave for Napier on Monday. Michael Arlen, about whose writings there is tremendous diversity of opinion, is by birth an Armenian, and his real name is Dlkran Kouyoumdjian. He is not very tall and in looks somewhat resembles Adolphe Menjou of moving picture fame.

The basket display at J. R. McKenzie’s to-day shows an attractive collection of fancy basketware for many purposes. Dainty lined work baskets are .flat and on stands. Coloured fruit and nut baskets are in the rustic variety. These baskets are suitable also as holders for pyrex dishes. Stands fitted with coloured tumblers are a distinct novelty in basketware. Also there is a new line of tea sets, comprising 21 pieces with black, brown, or blue borders for 7s. lid.—Advt,

engagements.

Alison Muriel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnston, 78 Tinakori Road, to John Arthur, younger son or the late Mr. -and Mrs.. A. E. Mullms, Chepston, England. .

Dorothy Vernon, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Airs. C. de C. « hliams, of The Terrace, Wellington, to Stanley George, only son of Mr. ana Mrs. G. Stephenson, also of \veinng ton - * . *

Essie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sutherland, “Brora,” Featherston, to Percy, third son of the !ate Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, Duncan Street, Christchurch. * ♦ * .

Kathleen, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich, of “Hessett, lakapau, to R. W. Paterson, eldest son ot Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Paterson, of Ayrburn,” Arrowtown, Otago.

A combination of spat’ and putt.ee is one of the newest types of “leg shie d to be seen in England, and Paiticu larly smart for golfing or country wearThe spat fastens at the side in t ordinary manner. and the puttee starts from the fastening, a few inches above the ankle. The cost is rather less than that of an ordinary gaiter.

The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Ames will regret to learn that she is lying ill in Lister Hospital. Miss Miriam Duke, of Wellington, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. D. Clegg, of New Plymouth. Among the guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, for the week ended on Wednesday, were Mr. and Mrs. G. Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. S. Shearer, and Mr. P. McPherson, all of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. Bigg Withers and Messrs. G. and A. McGregor, all of Palmerston North.

The following guests were among the visitors to the Hermitage during the Christmas holidays:—Sir John and Lady Findlay, Mr. and Sirs. Springhall, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schloss, Mrs. Burdekin, Mrs. L. H. Tripp, of Wellington, and Mr. F. Latham, of Wanganui.

Weddings.—Bouquets designed with individuality as the keynote. Exquisite colouring effects, obtained only from Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. 3G Willis Street.—Advt.