Dunsandel

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume 66, Issue 42, 1 June 1945, Page 4

Dunsandel

MAGSON - McLACHLAN WEDDING

At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, the marriage took place of Marie Mynette, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. L. McLachlan, "Corwar", Rakaia, to Hans Alan, second son of the late Mr and Mrs F. B. Magson, "Welburn", Rakaia, the Rev. L. McMaster, of Leeston, officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a wedding gown of classically cut white satin with a long- train and a yoke of rucked gorgette. She wore a double string of pearls and her exquisite haloshaped veil, loaned by her aunt, was held in place by two large camellias. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Sylvia Power and Carol Magson (sister of the bridegroom). Their frocks were of rose pink and blue figured satin, the centre gathered skirts falling from low cut waistlines. Gold pendants relieved the plain round necklines, and hair sprays were worn to match their multi-coloured bouquets.

The bridegroom was attended by Sergeant Colin McLachlan, R.N.Z. A.F., as best man, while Private Bruce Scott acted as groomsman.

Horseshoes were presented to the bride by Jill Moore, niece of the bridegroom, and Shirley Chatterton. The bride's mother wore a frock of' blue maroeain with a hip length fur coat. In her navy hat were touches of blue and a floral spray finished a lovely ensemble. Miss Alison Magson, sister of the bridegroom, assisted Mrs McLachlan to receive the guests and looked charming in a dusky rose pink frock with black coat and accessories finished with a shoulder spray. The bride travelled in a pretty silk frock' with fawn coat and black accessories.

This wedding unites two wellknown families and is of special interest to many friends.

WOMEN'S DIVISION

At the May meeting of the Dunsandel branch of the W.D.F.U., Miss C. J. Aldridge presided over a good attendance. Many branches of the division's work were discussed and among the correspondence was a letter of thanks from Miss Wooley for vegetables received at the Women's Active Service Club. The president thanked all who had helped to make the recent victory function a success both socially and financially.

After the secretary had read the provincial president's annual report, Miss Aldridge gave a-full and interesting account of the recent provincial executive annual" meeting. Among the topics discussed was that of the new house-keeping bill wherein the Government has asked for the full co-operation and support of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union in forming an organisation to deal with the domestic service problem. Arrangements were made to send 15 tins of biscuits to overseas servicemen. The date of the June meeting has been changed to Friday, 29th, when an open meeting will allow visitors to attend and hear an address by Dr E. Cook. In the famous women's series, Miss E. Cain read the story of Mrs Pankhurst and the women's suffrage movement. The meeting concluded with afternoon tea.

Competition results were as follows: Large bloom, Mesdames J. Williams 1, E. Gilbert 2, H. Frampton 3; small bloom, Mesdames L. Woods 1, H. Frampton 2, W. F. Bishop 3; large cluster, Mesdames L. Woods 1, H. Frampton 2, J. Williams 3; small cluster, Mesdames H. Frampton 1, L. Woods 2, J. Burden 3; honey cakes, Mesdames J. Burden 1, H. Frampton 2, Miss C. Aldridge 3; marrow, Miss C. Aldridge 1, Mrs H. Frampton 2; artichokes, Mrs J. Scott 1. FOOTBALL The Dunsandel football team journeyed to Bromley Park and played a friendly match with Albion on Saturday last. A good clean game was enjoyed by both teams, and although the score was 11—0 in favour of the home team, the play was fairly even throughout.