WIXON—KELLY. A FAREWELL PARTY FREE KINDERGARTENS O'SHEA—COOPER. PIONEER PASSES WOMEN AND SCIENCE DYER—BEALES.

Evening Post, Issue 37, 13 February 1935, Page 17

WIXON—KELLY.

A FAREWELL PARTY

FREE KINDERGARTENS

O'SHEA—COOPER.

PIONEER PASSES

WOMEN AND SCIENCE

DYER—BEALES.

LATE MRS. A. E. MCKENZIE

The funeral '.of the late Mrs. Alice Eugene McKenzie, widow of the- late Mr. D. D. McKenzie,-took place at the Fraser private; cemetery, Parawanui, Bulls. The late Mrs., McKenzie was the-youngest member of the family of the ■■■■late/Mr. Tamberlain, and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, early pioneers of the Brunswick, and was thenrst white child bom in that district. Her parents came .from .St. John, New' Brunswick, Canada, fr6m. -. which Brunswick derived .-, its name. Mrs. McKenzie was of a kindly disposition, and made and kept many friends. She.: took a great interest ;in the Presbyterian Church, of. which, she, was a valued member up to the time,of her death. /She was the last surviving member of 'her family. Her sisters were Mrs. Bryce, wife of Hon. John Bryce,, and Mrs. Mussen, wife of ;Dr. Mussen. Her brothers were Mr. G. N. Campbell, of Brunswick, and Mr. Allen Campbell, of Mangaweka, all well known and highly respected settlers... ;•,.■ The high esteem 'in which Mrs. McKenzie was held was proved by the large .number of floral tributes at her funeral. The; Rev: Mr.. Norrie and Rev. Mr, Watts Conducted the service. Mrs. McKenzie leaves two daughters, Mrs. T., Drummond, Auckland, and Miss F. McKenzie, Brunswick, and one son, Mr. Neil McKenzie, Dunedin.

CROMB—KELLY.

St. Mary's Church, Karori, was beauI tifully decorated with blue and pink ! flowers last evening for the marriage of Valmai Lavinia, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Kelly,'.Wellington, to lan Burns, only son of Mr. G. B. Cromb, and' the late Mrs. Cromb, Christchurch. The Rev. F. M. Kempthorne; performed the ceremony, which was fully choral. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a lovely gown of white suede crepe, threaded with silver, which,caught ,the light at. every movement. The bodice was made with long sleeves and a bolero effect, finished in front with silver rings, and trimmed round the neck with tiny mirror buttons. The slim-fitting skirt widened at the back to form a long train, over which floated her veil of white tulle, which was arranged-; with a pleated halo and orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of madonna lilies and silver leaves. The four bridesmaids, the Misses Lola, Dorothy, and Audrey Kelly (sisters of the bride) and Miss Pauline Jeffreys, were dressed alike in frocks of white taffeta, made with square neck in front; outlined with white organdie flowers edged with silver. The' neckline- at the .' back formed a cowl, and the'skirt, full from the knees and trimmed with organdie roses, formed a short : train. They wore white organdie "flbwers in their hair, and carried bouquets of pink and white lilies tied with silver ribbon, . Mr.. Bob; Whyte was best man, and Messrs. Dennis; Blundell and Dod Hewlett were groomsmen. The ushers were Messrs.- Bill ;Springhorn and John Harvey.. : _..<: ;:.;;.;.' — .A reception, was held at the home of the bride's parents,' Karori, where Mrs. Kelly received her guests, wearing a frock of black moss crepe, slightly trained.: A silver rose decorated the corsage," and the waist-length ' coatee was finished with: silver cuffs. She wore a black hat and; carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Mrs. G. B. Cromb (aunt of the bridegroom) wore a midnight lace gown with hat to match, and her was of-orange flowers. The bride ; travelled in a suit of navy wool georgette, : with white ; blouse

| threaded with silver, and a navy Tyrolean hat with white feather. The guests invited were Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. A. Samuels, Mrs. M. A. Pirie, Mr. and Mrs. G. Rosenbaum, Mrs. W." H. Ballinger, Mr; and Mrs. M. Haldane, Mrs.: N. Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pears, the Hon. Mr. Haywood and Mrs. Haywood, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hildreth, Mrs. H. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. H. le Gay Holthouse, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Fernandez, Mrs. "A. S. Baxter, Mr^ and Mrs. C. H. Hudson,' Mr/and! Mrs. Hope B. Gibbons, Mr. .and Mrs. H. S. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. E.1 T; Spidey, Mr. and Mrs. W. Simm, Mrs. A. Remmers, Mr. and Mrs. J. Duff,' Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKenzie, Mr.' and Mrs. J. P. H. Davidson, Mr. arid Mrs. A. Naylor, Mr. and Mrs.. W. Fortune, Mr." arid.Mrs. H. H. Longue't, Mr., and Mrs. E. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Jeffreys, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Harvey,: Mr. and 'Mrs. F. Dyer, Mr. arid Mrs. P. Isaacs/ Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Frazer, Mr. and Mrs. ;J. T. Martin, Mr. and Mrs; A. Clpustbn, Mr. and Mrs. W. Murdoch, Mr. arid-Mrs.- I. Macallan, Mr. and Mrs; F.J.MUIer, Mrs.V. R. Gunri, Mrs. Syan, Mr. and Mrs. U. Taylor, • Mr. and Mrs. V. Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cromb, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Milsori, Mrs. F. Fordham; Mr. and Mrs. p. Glanvillei : Mr. and- Mrs.. C. Sander, Mr: and Mrs. J. Gamble, Mr.-, and Mrs. T. G. Nelson, Mrs. M. Kean, Mr. and Mrs. B. Van (Staveren, Mrs. |J. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. W. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs, 'Hunt,-Mrs. Edmunds, Mr. and .Mrs. 'D. H. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. E. Luttrell, Captain and Mrs/Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. King, Mr. and Mrs. W. Keats, Mr. and Mrs. N. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mobberley, Mr. and, Mrs. >J. Niven, Mr. and Mrs. Openheim, Mr. and Mrs. J. Deyell, Mrs. A. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. G. Deyell, Mr. and Mrs. A; W. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J. Prosper, Mr. and Mrs. G. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. .W. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. D. Revell, Mr. and Mrs. B. McCarthy, Mrs. J. Miller, Mrs. C. E. Shoosmith, Mr. and- Mrs.; E. Lewer, Mr. and Mrs. McKee, Mr..and Mrs. A. F. Fitchett, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. F;Drewitt, Mrs. Miles, Misses' G. M. Mayhew, M.; Miller, M.- Shoosmith, J. Porter, L. Baxter, P. HopeGibbons, I. Spidey, M. Clouston, M. Post, A. and M. Sutcliffe, J. Miller, M. Gunn,-J. and P. Ryan, M. Anscombe, J. Sidford, P. Kerruish, N. Cable, N. and V.-Beere, J. Reid, J. Turnbull, Z. Tansley, M. Paten, C. Longmore, A. Kean, K. Hall, M. Ward, R. Brown, I. Taylor, B. Edmunds, M. Openheim, J. and N. Wheeler, Messrs. T. Pears, R. Fletcher, G. Davidson,••J. Milson, T. Morrison, H. Whitta, R. C. Burns, H. D. Smith, J. T. Powell, G. Roberts, A. Tough, G. Ollivier, A. W. Roberts, S.. Kidd, R. Davyes, P. Whitcombe, A. Milne, F. Rowe, J. Madden, R. Ellis, R. Hoare, F. Reading, D.. Illingworth, H. Wright, D. Brookman, R. Longuet, and S. Wheeler.

The wedding of Marjorie (Madge), younger daughter of Mrs. F.T. Beales and the late Mr. C. H. Beales, Wellington, to Charles, second son of Mr.and Mrs. C. Dyer, Cornwall, England, took place at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, recently. The Rev. Venimore

°f , ci ated> and Mr. Lawrence presided at the organ Miss Grace Gaudin sang o?the rrSsS. Ye" dUring the S! gning uT!l e bride > accompanied by her brother, wore a gown of deepcream * wf* S <ai? and angelskin lace, with flnw^ S -f dged with hand-made flowers and silver cord.' Her veil, worn off the face, was attached to a cap of angelskmlace, and she carried a bouquet of cream roses, sweet peas, and ca^na^? ns- Miss Reta Pulley (chief) and Miss Joyce Roberts were bridesmaids, wearing dainty frocks of pink and green floral ninon respectively. They also wore large felt hats, and carried arm showers of apricot gladioli and sweetpeas. V^;, 03031 Dyer was best man,-and Mr. Phillip Beales was groomsman. The ushers were Messrs. Kenneth Duff and Thomas Roberts. Mrs. F. T. Beales received her guests at the reception held tat the Masonic Hall. She wore a gown of black angelskin lace, relieved with touches of white. She wore a black hat, and carried a bouquet of violet-coloured flowers. The bride travelled in a duck egg greSri ensemble, with hat to match.

The wedding of Eleanor Joyce, only daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kelly, to Andrew John, youngest.son of Mr. A. H. Wixon and the late Mrs. Wixon, was recently solemnised at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. Canon Percival James officiated, and Mr. Robert Parker presided at the organ. : : The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a slim-fitting gown of powder-blue silk moss crepe, the bodice of which; had a rucked panel: in front which gave an unusual effect, which was also carried out in the threequarter length sleeves. A large crinoline hat to tone " completed the ensemble. Her bouquet was of roses in | shades of apricot. Thebridesmaid, Miss Joan Forbes (niece of the bridegroom), wore a frock in a deeper shade of blue, patterned in cerise and white, the pleating at neck, and hem. She' wore a.large.white hat, and. carried a bouquet of deep red roses. .'.;"". ': '■ Mr. X; Ames was best man. A reception was held at the resi-

[dence.of the bride's aunt,.Mrs. M. A. Armstrong, who wore an ensemble of black silk marocain with black and white 'hat. Mrs. Armstrong^ togetherwith the bride's mother, who wore, a frock of grey silk crepe in cherry floral tonings, with swagger coat and hat to match, received the guests. Miss M. E. Armstrong, who assisted her mother, wore a smart ensemble of apple-green crepe de chine with large cream hat. • When the bride and bridegroom left, Ithe former was wearing- a. nigger 'brown floral frock, fawn swagger coat, hat and accessories to match. Those present included 'Mr. A. H. Wixon, Mr. and Mrs..- J. Forbes, Mr., and Mrs. R. J. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wixon, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Blakeley; Mr. and Mrs.. G. S. .Hawker, Mrs. F. R. Whale, Mrs., R. 0. Lamason,. Misses L. Corlett, D. Dyson,.P. Glazer, N. Morgan, D. Russell and M. Welch, and Messrs. R. Kelly, O. Kelly, 'K. Kelly, C. Newfield, J. Perry, H. Spolsky, and C. Wilkie. .

The wedding took place last- evening of Vera Isabel!,- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.-A. Cooper, of Rarba Road, Kelburn, to Alexander Paterson, youngest son of the late Mr. and: Mrs. John O'Shea, of Dunedin. The ceremony was performed at St. Mark's Church, when the vicar, the Rev.. Mr. Robertshawe,officiated. The bride, who was escorted' by her father, wore a charming frock' of magnolia satin, cut on plain lines, trained and with trimmings in the same tone. Her tulle veil fell over the train, and was worn with a narrow coronet of orange blossom. The bridesmaids, Miss Jose Anderson (chief) and Miss Linley Edwards, were in apricot mariette, slightly trained, and trimmed to tone. The little flower girls, Audrey and Priscilla' Cooper (Palraerston North), were 'in matching Greenaway frocks of coloured silk net. Thebride.'s bouquet was of cream roses and trails of autumn leaves, and was made by Mrs: Cramond. The bridesmaids carried dainty bouquets of apricot roses and foliage, the little maids having posies to match. The best maii was Mr. Thomas O'Shea (Dunedin), and the- groomsman Mr. Ronald' Holden (Gisborne), the ushers being Messrs.' K. Struthers and A. Davison. A very pleasant reception was held at the Pioneer Club after the wedding ceremony, Mjs. Cooper receiving the guests wearing mulberry lace and hat to match. The bride's table was decorated with lovely dahlias, all of apricot tints, and the guests' tables, in both lounge and drawing-room, were decorated with lilies, dahlias,, and new hydrangeas, from the garden of a friend Speeches were made by the Rev. Mr. Robertshawe, the bridegroom, the best man, Mr. Breeze, Mr. John Murray, Mr. John O'Shea, and Miss O'Shea. Some delightful music was given by Miss Ella Fair and Miss Winifred Bourke (songs), Miss Ormi Reid ('cello solos), the latter playing the accompaniments also. The bride s travelling costume was of pastel green crepe, with sash effect in rose and green, and a straw hat to match. The wedding guests included the following:—Mrs. P. R. Bryers (Raetihi), sister of the bride, floral French silk;

Miss, E.- O'Shea, .green and. gold ,silk crepe and fur; Mrs. Law, - brown ■ lace and georgette;. Miss. A. O'Shea /Dunedin), beige lace;., Mrs.. Fotheringham (Oamaru), cyclamen and silver silk crepe; Mr. and Mrs. John O'Shea; Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Cooper (Palmerston North); Mr. and Mrs. Harris Daw;' Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Struthers; Mr. H, Struthers; Mr. and Mrs. Breeze and Miss P. Breeze; Mr. and Mrs. John Murray; Professor and Mrs. Murphy; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Barr-Brown; Mr. and Mrs. Withy; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. R. Slade; Mr. and Mrs. Sutton Turner; Professor and Mrs. Cornish; Mr. and Mrs. Hurley; Mr. and Mrs. Cable; Mr. and-Mrs. Manson; Mr. and. Mrs. G. Powles; the Misses McLeod'arid^Mr. D. McLeod, Miss Hughes, Miss Cunningham, Miss Bethel, Miss Williams; Miss Hay-McKenzie, Misses Bourke, Mrs. Long and Miss O. liong, Mrs. Burt arid Miss J. Burt, Misses 3. and N. Konaldson, Miss A. Portebus, Miss Alders, Miss J. Dunn, MissN. Andrew, Miss B. Kelsey, Miss E. Cook, Messrs. R. : Redding, R. Scrymgebur, W. ; and A. Stuthers, L. Withy, ;;and C, Ailari; Mr. and Mrs. Laurenson>Mr. arid Mrs. Edward Brown, Mr. and Mrs.- A.' Murdoch, Mr. and Mrs. Scrymgebur, ]Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hunt,. Mr. and' Mrs. and Miss Goble, Mr/,and Mrs. arid Miss H. Cramond, Mr. and Mrs. McKillop, Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller/Mr.- and Mrs. Flanagan, Mr. and Mrs. and' Miss Cullen, Mrs. Fair and Mis^il Fair, Mrs. Lybn arid Miss Lyon,' Mr:" and . Mrs. Carlton Williams,,Mrs.,M6ynihan;and Miss K. Moynihan. '~ ' '.

LYCEUM CLUB MEMBERS

The member's of the Lyceum Club, also the Penwomen's Circle, .and the New Zealand Women Artist, and Writers' Association, combined last evening in giving a 1 very charming.farewell party to Mrs. A. D. Kerr} M;A., who has been a valued member of.the club, and of the circle and society. There were bright decorations of flowers," pastel tinted dahlias, bronze-leaved St. John's Wort, and leptosyrie daisies. , Mrs. Norwood (president) received the guests,'wearing a frock of pink patterned ninon, the guest of honour wearing midnight blue georgette = with neck frills of white organdie. The brief programme was provided by Mrs. Wilson (piano solo), Miss F. Hichardson (who represented the penwomen) a poem of her own, entitled

"Drought," and a playette by the .dramatic circle ("Wanted, a Cook"). Mrs. Herbert sang, and later the junior circle gave an amusing charade, and the. library circle expressed^ appreciation, of the .good work "a'ccbrnph" she'd by Mrs^ Ker'r,' .voiced'Tjy; c'Miss 'OlS;" ' Miss Keddell, ; who; represented"■> the A, play/ readers/ gave a capital reading entitled "Shaking Hands," remarking that the guest of honour would have plenty of that to do before she filially departed to her new home in Christchufch\; ' Miss Thornhill spoke for the garden circle, and gave j"Trees," all bearing on good work done for ; the club. Mrs. Norwoodvinade a;presentation from the many, friends of Mrs. Kerr in the club of a., handsome handbag* fitted with purse, mirror, etc., and a bouquet of lovely- carnations (made by Miss Gray). Supper and-the; singing of "Auld Lang-Syne" brought.toian end a very happy party; ■ '■-£■:.■•■'■'-■ v-!-'.:

AN ATTRACTIVE PARTY

An opportunity is to be given, to visit Mrs. Herbert's lovely garden on Wellington Terrace again, when-she has kindly placed it at the' disposal' of the Free • Kindergartens, and a; party is being arranged which will" offer many attractions. The ■Wellington association is having a competition with ithat of Christchurclv in a . "Penny jTrail Race," each endeavouring to reach a point midway between the two cities, 87 miles away. One penny will ,take the trail two yards on the way to !the winning post (or wave?). A very 'charming programme has been ar■rangedj which will contain an "Old World Mannequin Parade," when-a Inumber of people will bring forth'the \ delightful old frocks worn by ancestors, i which are always of so-much, interest. 'There will be attractive dancing demonstrations, and a number of other i pleasant liappenmgs. It is hoped that jail kindergarten friends, new and old, 'will come forward and help to make this effort a very great, success. An : advertisement in this issue gives further details. ,

Of recent years it has been interesting to notice that the most profitable of professional avenues for educated women seems to be that:of scientific research of one kind or another, states an overseas writer. Medicine and teaching have become so • overcrowded since the war that it was inevitable that tto wtsata ..graduate must find some other opening':for her intellectual ability. Hence the popularity of science degrees. Out of a- list of 30 graduates who arrived in; Melbourne for the science congress ip have science degrees, and all are doing important jobs. : In Melbourne many• - women graduates are employed in research by large commercial firms, and "they "seem to find it a profitable as well, as an interesting field of labour.:'•'•;. ■.■''..