WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 113, 9 November 1921, Page 7

WOMEN IN PRINT.

I ■ The gift tea which was to have taken place at the Horne1 of Gdmpassibn, Island Bay, to-morrow afternoon in aid of Mothter Aubert's fund, has been unavoidably postponed until Thursdajr afternoon of next week. Instead of thiß {Unction an " at lioirie " will be giveh to-morrow evening by Mrs. Dan Burkb atjier residence, Brooklyn, where persons desirous of helping the fund will be welcome. 1 Many charming frocks adorned this lawns at Riccarton on Cup Day in Cliristchurch, the colouring; says a Southern writer, being subdued, black, white; and varying shades of brown being the favourites; Dainty accessories I in the way of parasols, veils; and handbags lent distinction to many toilettes, • and later in the day some handsome race 'coats were donned. The Vice-Regal party arrived at nbbh. Her Excellency ■wearing a blue and white silk foulard gown anil wide-brimmed net hat with flat flowers 6f jade arid blue; while the Hon. Liicy Jeilicoß's pretty silk frock was beautifully eyeletted in royal blue, I with Which "she wore a blue* straw Bat •banded with harrow blue.and gold ribbon, and finished With yellow grapes. Miss West (Wellington) is the guesi of Mrs. James Macsssey, St. Clair, Dunedin. Mrs. Trußy King is leaving shortljr for a' visit to Dunedin. Mm. M. Hobbs, who has been, the guest of her sister, Mrs. V. Rhind, ik leaving for a visit to Featherston. i Mrs. Tilly has returned from a visit to the country. Mrs. V. .Rhind, who <has been in Mrs. G. Shirtcliffe's houfie ift Tinakori-road, 'is leaving to take a house at Heretaunga, as Mr. and Mrs. Shirtcluffe are returning shortly to Wellington. I A picturesque wedding was celebrated I recently at Shirley Church,- Christ- ' church. The bride was Miss Winifred Ralph, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs, C. H. Ralph, of Shirley, and eldest grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ralph, of Wellington, the bridegroom being Mr. Robert F. D. Burrell, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Burrell, of EUereHe, Auckland. The Rev. J. Guy performed the ceremony, and Mr." j. Salkeid presided at the organ. The Church wits beautifully decorated with aruth lilies and spring flowers, The bride, who was given away by heir , father, wore a charming gown of ivory satin, with an overdress of handsome lace. Her hand embrbiaefed veil of silk net was held in position fey a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Vivienne Ralph, sister of the bride, was tnaid of honour, and Miss Doris Black, cousin of the bride, Was bridesmaid. Miss Ralph's dress waß bf vieux rose crepe de chine with an overdress of cream net. Her Leghorn hat was trimmed with pink georgette and flowers, with gold streamers, , and she carried a Victorian posy of lilies of the valley and pink roses. Milt Black Wore a smart frock of pale reseda green taffeta, with petalled hem, and trimmed iVlth rUchirig, her Leghorn hat was trimmed with reseda green georgette arid fruit. Klife also carried a Victorian posy of lilies df the Valley and rdses. Mr. Gordon Woodhani, or St. Albahs, was the best man, and Mr. Bert Cqchas groomsman. A solo was suHg, by Miss AVefill Hdpe whiie the bridal party were signing the register. After the cereWiiy a receptlbti was held, at which Mr. arid Mrs. C. H. Ralph received the guests. During the afternoon there was a short hiusicale, special interest being created by the fine singing of Miss Doris Black. Included among the guests were: Mrs. .J. W. Black, aunt of the bride arid Mr. Thomas Ralph, bdth i,. of Wellington. The bride's ttat*llih'g costume was of grey cloth, with a grey marabout, and a sttiart toque td match. In the evening the ydilng friends of the bride and bridegrodfti Were entertained by the parents df the bride. Miss Gretchen Hume, late of the nursing staff of the Northcote Hospital; Palmerston Northj is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. HL Townsend; Kilbirnie, Wellington. She leaves for; Auckland to- ' tnorrow; and jbins the Tofua on Saturday en route for Samoa, Where she will take up nursing duties. . Sister fidith Webster, the; representative nurse frdhi NeW Zealand, wh6 has. bbtairied the Bedfofd. College jjTursing Scholarship, wrote very cheerfully to ■ Miss Nathan, hbh. secretary df the Wel- ' lingtori Red Ci'oss Coihtilittee. Sister Webster had arrived, iri-Ltthdon, arid had 1 been met by a fted dross repfeseritative, as arranged by Mr. Waldegrave, ahd ehe was anticipating a mdst interesting ahd Useful experience. , Most satisfactory reports continue to be forwarded by Mr; Taylor, official can- , vasser for the Red Cross, peace work. !At the meeting of the committee1 yes- : terday, it was stated that last month 650 new members had been joined; this month 640; last ntonth £64 lQs had been «ail«ct«d, tHis ihomMi £63 <)dd. '■'] 'The engageirient is announced of Mr. J. S. Sinclair, youngest son of Sir John Sinclair, to Miss Sheila M'Phersoh, daughter of Mr. ahd Mrs. John M'Pher son; late of Totara. The wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick'r Chttrch, Kilblrhi*, of Miss Kithrine Winifred Hodgins, oiily daughtei- of Mr. ahd Mrs. Thomas Hod§ins, "Birr Haven," S^atoun,. to Mr. oseph Jattiesdh, drily son ol Mr. arid Mrs. Joseph Jameson, ■ Kent-terrace, 'Wellington...., The Rev. Father Griffin officiated.. The bride* who was given away by her father, wore a pretty costume of powder blue gabardine with trimming of fawn and a large black picture hat. Her bouquet was of cream roses arid carnations with tulle streamers. Miss Maud Hodgins (cousin of the bride) was tho bridesmaid, and woro a dainty pale blue frock with black picture hat, and. carried, a bouquet of deli;- --; oately-toned flowers. After tne ceremony thfe jrufests were entertained by Mr. and j Mrs; Hodgins at their residence Seatoiiri.