Women in Print.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 74, 28 March 1914, Page 7

Women in Print.

In every part and corner of life, to lose oneself is to be the gainer, to forget oneself is to be happy.— R. L. Stevenson.

Though our eyes with tears are net, The sunrise never failed us yet. The blush of dawh may yet restore Our light, and hope and joy once more; Sad soul, take comfort, nor forget, The sunrise neuter failed us yet. St. Mark's Church was the scene of a wedding on Wednesday, when Miss Ethel Buck, eldest daughter of Mr. Frank Buck, of Lower Hutt, was married to Mr. Vincent Richards; youngest son of Mr. E. Richards, of Masterton, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. Askew. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white charmeuse satin trimmed with shadow lace ninon and pearl embroideries, and the usual veil and orange blossoms were worn. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Buck, chief bridesmaid and sister of the bride, Miss Lily Buck, and Miss Myra Giddings, cousins of the bride. Miss LilyBuck and Miss Elsi§ Buck wore dainty frocks of cream, trimmed with white satin, and black panne velvet hats with pink roses.. Miss Myra Giddings wore a pretty frock of pale blue satin and malteso lace, with a Dutch bonnet to match. The three bridesmaids carried pale blue crooks wiih clusters of flowers. Mrs. Buck, mother of the bride, viore a black crepe-de-chine gown, with a black hat. Mrs. Richards, mother of the bridegroom, a grey satin gown and a grey hat. The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were gold brooches set with pearls and diamonds. A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Buck, parents of the bride, at Godber's rooms, Oourtenayplace, where the usual toasts were proposed and musical items gMeo by Miss Sullivan, Mrs. J. Mills, ana Messrs. J. Wray, and W. Mills, as well as a very prefty dance by Miss Myra Giddings. After the reception the happy couple lett by motor for-an extended honeymoon trip, the bride wearing a handsome tailor-made .costume of navy blue, and a large black hat trimmed with ermine and white lancer plume. GuesLs from all parts of the Dominion attended the ceremony and reception, A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held op Friday afternoon, Lady Stout, president, presiding. There were present: Mesdames W. A. Evans, J^ Kirkcaldie, D. M'Laren, and Miss Denton. It was reported thai a large number of cases had been investigate^ and attended to. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—Mrs. H P. Rawson, £1; Mr. A. E. Pearce, 10s; Mrs. H. D. Crawford, 10s; Chapman, Skerrett, Tiipp. and Blair, 10s 6d; Mrs. Pringle, ss; Mrs. Brice, ss; Sirs. M'Vicar, ss; Union Clothing Co., ss; Thompson Bros., ss, H. and W., ss. On Wednesday next, Ist April, the Khandallah Presbyterian Church sale of work will be opened by Mr. H. W. Kersley, in the Town Hall, Khandallah, at 2.30 p.m. The ladies of the church have been busily engaged for many months past in preparing a varied stock of useful and attractive articles. Considerable interest is being displayed in the cake competition, which is to be judged by Mrs. H. W. Kersley and Mis. W. Allan. Special provision is .being made for/the entertainment of the children, who will" doubtless devote their energies to thoroughly investigating the various side-shows, which will be made a special feature of this function. An interesting' and amusing selection oi moving pictures will be screened, and refreshments will be served. In Fullford's Hall, Brooklyn, last evening was given a most enjoyable concert to augment funds for the purchase of a piano for the Brooklyn Free Kindergarten School. An excellent programme was contributed to by the following .-—Songs, Mrs. Kennedy, Misses Stewart, Bethy, Messrs. W. Goudie and Laycock; instrumental items, Misses Wilson and Malcolm; recitations, Misses Betty Purdom and Look, and Mr. J. Culford Bell; and fancy dances by little Misses Coster, Cowley, and Howe. The various accompaniments were played by Miss Hilda Fuller, and Messrs. Cowley and' waiters. At the interval Mrs. Gill, president of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Union, thanked the performers, thos» present, and all those i who assisted to^-niake the conceit! such a great success. Kredit is. due to Mrs. Kennedy and Miss B. Halley, Director of the Brooklyn Kindergarten School, who arranged the concert ' j A pretty wedding was solemnised at | the Wadestown Presbyterian Church on ! Wednesday, when Miss Sissie Styles, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. * C. Styles, of Wadestown, was married to Mr. John Emley, of Warton, Lancashire, ! England. The service was fully choral, both bride and bridegroom being members of the choir, and a large number ( of the choir was present to sing wedding hymns, Mr. Butcher playing the Wedding March. The church, which was full to the door with relatives and , Mends, was, "tastefully dedorated for the occasion. The bride was given away by her father and was attended by Miss Taft and Miss Ivy Hailwood. Mr. R. W. Battersby and . Mr. George Styles (brother of the bride) supported the bridegroom as best man and groomsman. After the service a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, a large gathering of guests being present. The happy couple were the recipients of numerous presents, both beautiful and useful. *Later, with the sincere good wishes of the whole assembly, Mr. and Mrs. Emley left for a short holiday in the North. Miss W. Orr, of Martinborough, is at present spending a few days in Wellington.