WANGANUI NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 95, 19 October 1938, Page 19

WANGANUI NOTES

SPRING WEDDING

(From "The Post's' Representative.) WANGANUI, October 18.

Trinity Church, Wanganui, was beautifully adorned recently for the wedding of Kathleen Myra. youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. W. Hainsworth. and William John Hastings, only son of the late Mr. George and Mrs. Hastings, of Gore, Southland. The bride, who entered the ehurch with her uncle, Mr. L. H. Bassett, wore a gown of pale waterlily j cobweb lace over watered taffeta, cut on princess lines with a slight train. The veil was of palest green tulle, held in place by a small coronet of seed pearls. She carried a lovely bouquet of lily of the valley, primroses, and orchids finished with a green chiffon bow. Mrs. G. Langslow was matron of honour, and Miss Alison Hastings bridesmaid. Both wore honey-gold lace, fashioned like the bride's frock, with long green georgette sashes, and matching pleated halo headdresses. The bouquets were of lachanalia, primroses, and wallflower. The Rev. Dudley officiated, and the best man was Mr. lan Bassett, and Mr. lan Wallace was groomsman. Relatives and intimate friends were entertained at luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Newsome, St. John's Hill. Mrs. Newsome and Mrs. A. C. Jones, sisters of the bride, were hostesses. Among the guests were Mrs. N. G. Bassett, grandmother of the bride, wearing a black ensemble, and Mrs. Hastings, wearing navy and black. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings are motoring in the north, and will make their home at Wanganui. Tennis and Golf FarewellMembers of the Patea Golf and Tennis Clubs met at the golf clubhouse recently to bid farewell to Miss G. R. Taylor, who has been a member of both clubs for several years. During the afternoon Canadian foursomes were won by Mrs. C. Carey and Mr. D. Hurley. Messrs. J. Anderson (president of the Golf Club), T. E. Roberts (president of the Tennis Club) and Mrs. Roberts spoke of Miss Taylor's long and happy association with both clubs, and Mr. Anderson, on behalf of the members presented her with a carved camphor-wood box. Miss L. Carey (captain of the Ladies' Golf Club) presented her with a shoulder spray. Musical honours concluded a delightful afternoon. Personals. Mrs. Elizabeth Ashton has returned from the Thames Valley. Mrs. S. Barton has returned from a long holiday spent in Sydney. Mrs. and Miss Dickson, Petone, are the guests of Mrs. J. Gurr. Miss M. Poison has returned from a three months' holiday spent in Auckland.

Miss A. Luxton, Christchurch, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. R. White.

Miss V. Allen, Palmerston North, is visiting Mrs. E. J. Chesswas.

Mrs. S. Liggens and Mrs; Rabone are visiting Rotorua to attend Mr. J. Liggens's wedding.

Mrs. W. F. Shield, Patea, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. Skinner at Hamilton.

Mrs. P. A. O'Neill and Misses M. and I. O'Neill have returned from a long holiday spent in Sydney.

Miss J. Bosselrnan, Melbourne, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Reube, Kaitoke.

Mrs. A. L. Stedman, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. H. F. Christie, has returned to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Mansett will leave Patea shortly for Marton.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Lord have returned to Wellington after visiting Mrs. C. J. Smith.

Mrs. A. Haworth is visiting Auckland.

Mrs. Alf. Willis has returned from a long holiday spent at Napier.

Mrs. A. McAneny, Wellington, is vis iting Mrs. H. Flower.

Mrs. Clouston is visiting her son, Mr, Clouston, Hastings.

Mrs. R. Bond is spending a holiday in the country.