WOMEN IN PRINT

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 17, 20 January 1921, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT

Mr. and Mrs. ■ Pockley and family (Brooklyn) are visiting Christchurch.

Mrs. Bacchus (Seatoun) and her son are leaving for a visit to Sydney.

Mrs. Fair and Miss 511 a Fail- have returned from a holiday spent on the West Coast.

. Among those who are visiting Wellington for the races are Mr. and Mrs. C. Elgar, Mrs. and Miss Hume, and Mrs, Eric Riddiford.

Mr. Mre. and Miss Le Cren, of Timaru, are among those who arrived from England by the Ruahine yesterday: Abo Lady R. H. Robinson and her two daughters, Mrs. R. ■ H. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes (Timaru), and Mts. R. M. O'Domiell. wife of Lieutenant-Com-maiider O'Donnell, of H.'M.S. Chatham

.At the Basilica this morninjf, Father Viband oniciating, Miss Rewa- Fishei, only daughter ■'of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. G. Fisher, of Qtaki, was married to Mr. Ossian D'Ath, second son of Mr. J. D'Ath, also of Otaki. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. G. H. lusher. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the "We-iding March" was played by Mrs. Fisher, mother of the bride, The altar had been beautifully decorated by.the Sisters of Mercy, one of whom is an aunt of the, bride. Mr. and Mrs* D'Ath '.oavo this afternoon for Sydney, en route to Europe and America, where they will spend an.extended tour, returning to New Zeafafid m about twelve months' time.

..Concerning debutante's frocks for J,he ■coming season, a well-known writer says that they are "becomingly short," and show "early Victorian puffs in panniers, round-necked bodies in puff sleeves. A pretty illustration shows a brocaded taffetas top \vith »■ big sash, and an «c----cordeon-pleated georgette skirt.' A useful accessory mentioned is a black foundation that may be worn with any jumper. ' Satin is the most practical, as .it does not require lining. The "Red Eidinghood" wrap in velvet that matches the fronk is mentioned as the most fashionable wrap for the debutante.

' The marriage took place at St. James's Church, Lower Hutt, of Miss Winifred Rose Nash,. on,ly daughter of Mr'andMrs. C. A. Nash, of Karori, to Mr: Thomas Richard Halliso Austin, eldest son of Mr. T. G. Austin, of- Normandale, Lower Hutt. The bride wore a cream channelise and georgette gown, with a veil and orange Miss Myrtle Austin and a little niece were bridesmaids, and Mr. W. Trunn was the (>est man.. After the'ceremony a reception was held at Cotton's tearooms. Mr. and Mrs. Tl Austin left afterwards for Napier, the bride .wearing a^ostume of grey gabardine.

A writer in the Leader announces that the three-months' boycotts "of gloves, which was organistti as a protest against iho high prices which prevailed, has come to an end. It appears that there are two results, One is that the prices of certain sorts of gloves are much more reasonable, and the other that a large number of women/ finding their hands much, more cool and comfortable without gloves, and having so many to> "keep them company," are not taking to wearing them again yet, and will not do so probably till winter time. The housewives, after tho Christmas vacation, announce that they intend to make themselves, heard on tho subjects of raised fares and dear breadj "It is hoped," says the writer, "that women everywhere will give them generous support, for they are fighting the battle of -women."

i A wedding, which is mentioned in an. exchange as being the' first to be. celebrated in'the Waitomo.district, was that of Miss. Olive Heppensta.il, only daugh-. ter of. Mr. and' Mrs. H. Heppenatall, of Waitomtf; to Ma. W. R, Marwood, son of Mr. ojid Mrs. R. Marwood, "Pieroebridge," Darlington, England, a returned soldier, and a. membrsr of tho Sixth Reinforcements. The wedding took place at .Ha.ngatiki House, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. ColeUarker. -Much.interest was taken in tho' wp.dding, and a> large gathering of friends in''he district took place at tho local hall, which had' been beautifully decorated for the,'occasion.

Tho engagement' is announced' of Hiss M. E. Morrison, only daughter of tha late-M>ajoi H. 0. Morrison, R..N.Z.A ; , Officer .Commanding Fort St. Clair, Dnnedin, to Mr. G. V. R. Fraser, youngest son of the late Mr. George Fraser, Eidding's-road, R«muera, Auckland.

The wedding took place at Knos Church, liealey-fivenue, Christchurcli, of Mr, William Henry Browman, only son of Mr. and "Mrs. M. Drownjan, Waitoaroad, Hataitai, to, Agnes Scott,-sixth daughter of the lato James Scott, of SoutJi Canterbury. Tho bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr, N. Templeton. Lieut. T. Scott-was the best man, and Miss May Scott' was \ihe~ bridesmaid. The bride wore ,a frock of cream silk, the bodice and sleeves being of lace, finished at thei neck with a string of pearls, a gift from "the bridegroom. Her veil was fastened with orange blossom, and shocaried a sheaf of Christmaa lilies, with streamers of whito ribbon. The v bridesmaid wore champagne crepe de chine, edg«d with navy fringe, and a. ha.t to match, her bouquet being of deep cream roses. The bridegroom's present to the bridesmaid was a crystal perfume bottle. Little Iris Templeton also attended the bride, wearing a whilte silk frock and a champagne ribbon hair-bow to match. She carried a basket of roses. A bangle was presented to her from the bridegroom. A 1 reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Templeton, North Avon-: road, Richmond. The bride's travellinggown was of saxe blue face cloth, with a, leghorn hat trimmed wifti saxe velvet ribbon. . ' .''■-.