HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 132, 5 June 1937, Page 18

HERE AND THERE

Pioneer's Birthday.

Yesterday was the 95th birthday of Mrs. David McKee, of Christchurch. She was born in Ireland in 1842. Mrs. McKee, with her husband, the Rev. David McKee, landed at Lyttelton in 1880. Their destination was to have been Dunedin, then the centre of the Presbyterian Church, but as the city of Christchurch expanded its growth warranted a Northern Presbyterian charge, and the North Belt Church, now known as Knox Church, came into being, with the Rev. David McKee as first 'minister. In the same year Mr. McKee passed away, and Mrs. McKee took up the burden, bringing Bible teaching to women of all creeds and walks of life. She founded "Hawthornden," a girls' boarding school in Christchurch, where she retained the teaching of the Scriptures. In later years Mrs. McKee gave up outer responsibilities, and now lives in a quiet house in Christchurch. Invitations Out. Invitations have been issued by the Executive of the Judgeford Country Golf Club for the club's annual ball, which will be held in the Mayfair Cabaret next week. As this ball is always very popular, those who wish to attend are advised to reserve their tables.

The bridegroom's brother, Mr. R. Goulding, Auckland, was best man.

During the signing of the register,Miss Helen Gardner sang several solos.

Miss Kane wore a gown, .of satinbacked crepe in deep aquamarine shade arid a small hat of gold lame with upstanding bspreys to 'tone, 'and'carried a bouquet of • orchids and cyclamen. A reception was held at Miss Isaacs's house, Beach Road, where Miss Isaacs and Miss Kane received the, guests, the former wearing black lace and velvet. The bride and bridegroom received congratulations of their friends in the drawing-room, which was decorated with vivid pink and blue hydrangeas, the supper table being artistically ar : ranged with pink laculia and maidenhair fern. The wsdding cake, a homemade one, was decorated with pink heather and silver leaves, and each guest was given a posy of heather and silver leaves. Only relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom were present. During the reception the Rev. Mr. Davies referred to the good work done by the bride when she was almoner at the Public Hospital. When the bride and bridegroom left by motor the bride wore a frock of "amythest crepe, with collar of silver and white, a small black hat, and fur coat (the gift of the bridegroom). Mr. and Mrs. Goulding's future home will be in Auckland.