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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 91, 19 April 1939, Page 14

HERE and THERE-

A Large Family,

The monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home Committee w,as held yesterday when Miss Archibald presided. Those present were Mrs. Dv Pont, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Poole, Mrs. Gillespie, Miss Willoughby, and Miss Barry. The matron reported that there were now thirty-one children in the home and that all were in good health. The.committee extended thanks to the following donors:—Mrs. Izard, Miss Archibald, Mr. Winter, Miss Evans, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Wellington East Girls' College, Mrs. Barltrop, Mr. Yates, Mr. Elliott, Miss Ross, and Mrs. Wheeler. Seatoun Labour Social. The Seatoun and Bays' branch of the New Zealand Labour Party held a successful social in the Seatoun Kiosk last night, a large number being present. .' Mr. G. Burke was an efficient master- of ceremonies, and Mrs. Potiki was at'the piano. Mrs. Catherine Fellowes, president of the branch, extended a warm welcome to all present, and said that she was pleased to see so many new members. Items were contributed by the Misses Valda Young, Weller, and Martis (recitations), and Mesdames Potiki and.Tracey (songs). Games, competitions, and dancing were enjoyed,, and supper was served by the social committee. I j Activity at Newlands. ] The Newlands branch of the Women's Institute held a meeting in the schoolroom recently,. Mrs. Frazer taking the chair in the absence of the president, Mrs. Kettlewell. An election of officers was held, the following positions being filled: —President, Mrs. Kettlewell; secretary, Mrs. Watkins; treasurer, Mrs. Titshall; committee, Mesdames Ring, Pritchard, Stanley, Brounwell, Frazer, Harridge, Knight; Press correspondent, Mrs. Pritchard; flower convener, Mrs. Knight; "peggy" squares, Mrs. Offord; librarian, Mrs. Petrie. Mrs. Spackman was appointed demonstrator, and for her first exhibition demonstrated flax baskets. She was presented with a posy in appreciation of her talk. The following competitions were judged:— Mixed pickles, Mrs. Horridge 1, Mrs. Hunter 2; design for institute banner, Mrs. Horridge 1, Mrs. Hunter 2. Tennis Club Gives Dance. The social committee of the Seatoun Tennis Club held a successful dance in the club pavilion on Saturday night. The pavilion was gaily decorated with streamers and balloons, presenting a gala appearance. Approximately 160 people were present. The success of the evening was largely due to the music provided by the Swing Club orchestra who played enthusiastically. Prizes were given for the Monte Carlo and Lucky Spot dances, and a savoury supper was served. Thanks were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, who assisted the committee. The hostesses, the Misses P. Creighton, M. Whitaker, and P. Liardet, welcomed many guests. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.. T. Gordon, Mr' and Mrs.. Ellis, Misses A. Nicholl, A. and P. Bowen, F. and D. Matthews, M. Williams (Palmer-

ston North), O. Thompson^ B. Philp,; O. Amey, B. Boon, D. Taylor, J. Fraser, E. Heskith, B. Haslett, B. Williams, P. Taylor, P. Masterson, M. Gordon, M. jM. and B. Chudley, M.. and. M. Hoggard, B. and B. Brown, P. Dean, O. Wright, M. Thorne, I. Kay (Wanganui), S. Hotter, P. Alexander, M. Holstock, S. Cox, A. and M. Armour, J. Duthie, M. Keith, M. Tomlinson, P. Hill, and Messrs. F. Pennington, D. Bridgeman, S. Cardno (Masterton), P. Baker, H.. and R. Hawkin, C. Jacobsen, H. Girdlestone, P. Wright, J. Clarke, B. Pettit, N. Wilson, T. Treleven; P. King,' S. Murphy, S. Boyle, D. Collins, J. Morgan, J. Oldfield, K. Brown, J. and R. Walls,- R. Keith, R. Sinclair, C. Dalleson, B. Hill, G. Wallis, T. Garter, J. Gordon, B. Smith, E. Bedford, D. Jones, R. Hill, T. Kea, K. Yeoman, D. Beard, T. Edmond, J. Kershaw, J. Braddock, G>. Smith, R. Moore, I. McLennan, J, Holstock, P. Thomson, G. Nimmo, K. Austin, A. Hawk, and L. Bardsley. New Posies. The social half-hour was a great success at the Paekakariki Women's Institute April meeting, when a short sketch, "Back Yard Chat," was presented by Mrs. Jackson arid Mrs. Geddes. Two songs were sung by Miss Jackson, and a musical broom game, won by Miss May Smith, caused much amusement. Mrs. Jackson presided at the meeting when it was decided to i send an exhibit to the Centennial Exhibition and arrangements, were made for the annual meeting to be held on May 4. A novel demonstration, that of making flowers from sweets, was given by Mrs. Gourley. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. M. Kay and Mrs. F. King. The winners of , competitions were as follows:—Needlework, Mrs. Gourley 1, Miss Holtom 2; cooking, Miss May Smith 1, Miss Gourley 2; and flowers, Miss Judd. Special Appeals Made. The weekly card party of the Kilbirnie auxiliary branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, held at the clubrooms, Bay Road, last night, was very well patronised, and the. guests spent a very enjoyable evening. Mrs. H. Wrigley and Mr. D. Gunn, won at bridge; Mrs. W. Thomson and Mr. J. Teehan, at "500," and competitions were won by Mesdames M. C. Leod and J. Rees. Supper was served by the ladies', committee, and during the interval, the chairman, Mr. D. Gunn, thanked the visitors for.their support, and made a special appeal for the building fund, drawing attention to the large thermometer hanging in the rooms, which would record its. weekly progress. Mrs. H. Q. Bruce, president of the ladies' auxiliary, made a special appeal for flowers for the soldiers' graves on Anzac Day, which could either be sent to her residence, 29 Freyberg Street, or the Lyall Bay School, next Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bruce also asked for donations of clothing and other useful articles for the jumble sale to be held in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, on Friday, May 5, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the building fund.

emeralds, was a family heirloom lent by the bridegroom's mother.

The bridal gown was made with a slim skirt which graduated in front from the waistline into a very narrow panel which ended at the rounded neckline where the brooch was pinned. From a shoulder yoke, both back and front, the bodice was gathered into the waistline, and the long sleeves were full at the top and tight from elbow' to wrist. A panel forming a train was let in into the back of the skirt and there was a narrow belt fastened with a buckle of pearls. The bride's bou-1 quet of Picardy pink gladioli and roses i completed the picture. THE BRIDESMAIDS' FROCKS. White flowers were arranged at the altar but masses of lovely green and mauve-y-pink hydrangeas mixed with autumn leaves were mainly used elsewhere, and the frocks of the bridesmaids blended beautifully with these colours. The frocks were of moire pink cyclamen taffeta shot with marina green. They were rather peasant' in style, the high bodices having short sleeves puffed high at the shoulders and the full skirts being gathered into a wide rounded corselet band tying in a bow at the back and giving an apron effect which was enhanced by a panel let into the skirts of green which flared towards the bottom to form a slight train. On their heads the bridesmads wore inverted wings of deep I cyclamen feathers, the points meeting on top and giving the effect of coronets. These were mounted on bands iof pink cyclamen, and the bouquets | carried were of gladioli and Talisman I roses in pinky autumn shades. RECEPTION AT THE MIDLAND. Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt subsequently held a reception in the main lounge of the Midland Hotel. Baskets of hydrangeas hung from the pillars in the centre of the room. All the small tables were decorated with carnations, and carnations rested on dark red autumn leaves about the base of the pale gold and silver wedding cake on the bridal table.

Mrs. Harcourt was wearing a handsome gown which was long sleeved and to the ground and had gold beading at the neckline. It was of burgundy crepe and was gauged down the front to form a fullness which was draped over the hips and gathered into a panel at the back. A long spray of gold roses, a fox fur, and a small veiled hat of burgundy felt, up-turned with an ostrich plume at one side, completed her ensemble. Her elder daughter, Mrs. Brian Keiller, of Palmerston North, was dressed in a black frock which had a jacket of black net appliqued with white leaves, and she wore a small black hat, and a red shoulder spray. Mrs. Coleridge wore a frock of rust coloured Broderie Anglaise appliqued with deep brown lace motifs, and a small Edwardian hat with an ostrich feather and veil. Her bouquet was of autumn berries and golden chrysanthemums. A selfspotted black satin frock with gold yoke and sleeves was worn by Mrs. Sprott. Her small black hat had a floating veil, and she wore a spray of pink roses. Mrs. Gordon Harcourt (aunt of the bride) wore a navy blue crepe de chine frock, navy tricorne hat, and a fur. Mrs. Walter Johnston (aunt of the bridegroom) was in a black and white ensemble. Mrs. Ernest White (another aunt) was wearing a. blue and white frock and blue accessories, and Mrs. Goring Johnston (cousin of the bridegroom) was in a deep wine-coloured frock and hat.

For travelling the bride changed into a light navy blue coat which had a flared circular collar of grey Persian lamb and with it she wore a grey Angora woollen dress, a Venetian striped taffeta cravat, a navy hat with a veil, and a red and navy blue handbag. "Mr. and Mrs. T. T. N. Coleridge's future home is at 31 Wadestown Road.