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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 30, 3 August 1940, Page 16

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Married at Midday Today. A lovely ensemble of pale hyacinth blue angora wool was worn by Miss Helen Frances Miller when she was married at midday today to Bombardier John Robert Shorter, N.Z.A., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Canon D. J. Davies officiated. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Nicholson Miller, of Havelock North,' and the bridegroom, who is serving with the Third Echelon of the Nevp Zealand Expeditionary Force, is the' son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Shorter, of Lower Hutt. Private Ralph Orr was best man. With her ensemble

the bride wore navy blue accessories, her soft felt hat featuring a turn-back brim. Her shoulder spray was of fragrant spring flowers. A reception, attended only by relatives and a few intimate friends of both families, was held at the home of Colonel and Mrs. F.- T. Bowerbank, 4f! Mulgrave Street. Mr. and Mrs. Shorter left this afternoon by plane for the South Island. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, came down from Havelock North for the wedding and are staying at Caulfield House, Pipitea Street. Flew the Tasman to Visit Parents. Mrs. B. D. Ryan, Mrs. V. Bauthorne, and Mrs. J. A. Edwards, of Palmerston North, were hostesses at a happy little reunion party at the D.I.C. Tearooms recently, the guest of honour being Mrs. H. B. G. Walker, of Perth, who had flown the Tasman to visit her mother arid father, Mr. and Mrs. A. Drummond Duthie, Wilkinson Crescent, Oriental Bay. Mrs. Walker and her husband are refcirning to Sydney and thence to Perth by air. Before leaving Perth Mrs. Walker successfully passed her examinations as a V.A.D. and enters on her war duties in the Perth Hospital immediately. Wellington Girls' College Concert. A varied and interesting programme will be presented by the Wellington Girls' College on.; Thursday, August 8, when a concert evening is planned. Items will include music by the girls' own orchestra, verse speaking by juniors and seniors, a scene from opera presented in costume, and several songs by the school choir of one hundred and thirty girls. The wide range of the programme should appeal to all. The concert will be given in St. Francis's Hall. Postponed for Two Weeks. The Y/W.C.A. has decided not to arrange its usual soldiers' hospitality for the next two weekends because of I the absence of men from Trentham. All girls who have been assisting are invited to meet in the Blue. Triangle Hall after work on Friday next to discuss future plans. It has been brought to the notice of the Y.W.C.A. that there is an erroneous impression | abroad that the usual services of the association are not now available to girls and women. The hostel and cafeteria are operating as usual, except that on Saturday and Sunday evenings the lounge and hall are reserved for the soldiers' entertainment, and the evening meal is not served on those two days to the general public. News of Bebe de Roland. The New Zealand ballerina, Bebe de Roland (Wellington), has been on tour with Madame Lydia Kyasht's company in Scotland and the provinces, states "The' Post's" representative. Remarkable appreciation of the dancing of this young girl has been expressed by critics in Scotland, and in the South and West of England. When the war took a more serious turn the tour was cancelled. For Victoria League Funds. The Victoria League's fund for the entertainment in England of men of the fighting forces is materially benefited each fortnight by the Oriental BayRoseneath branch of the Residential Nursery. On Thursday afternoon a bridge party was held at the E.S.U., where 20 tables of bridge were arranged. The hostesses were the branch's president, Mrs. Walshe, the secretary, Mrs. H. Stringer, and the treasurer, Mrs. A. Longmore. They were assisted by Mrs. J. W. Duncan, and Mesdames Gillespie and W. H. Gledhill, of the Victoria League. Committee members who played cards were Mrs. Lundius, Mrs. W. Burton, and Mrs. Lonsdale. The committee expressed appreciation for many geni erous donation!.

Military Wedding at St. Paul's — Lady Wilford in France at Time of Armistice — Novel Idea of Presents for New Zealand Soldiers in London — Items of Wanganui News. '

Presents of "Accommodation." A novel for New Zealand soldiers on leave in i London and Edinburgh can be made by their relations and friends in the Dominion, states "The Post's" London correspondent. The Victoria League has agreed that accommodation can be bought for the King George and Queen Elizabeth Victoria League Clubs at Malet Street, London, and 121 a Princess Street, Edinburgh. Relatives in New Zealand may buy "Family Hospitality Vouchers" at local branches of the league. These will be sent direct to" the men. Vouchers for £2 sterling, for instance,

will provide a man with bed, bath, and breakfast' for 16 days, or bed, bath, breakfast, and two other meals for eight days. When each credit is exhausted, the donors will be informed so that it can be renewed. The King George and Queen Elizabeth Clubs are extremely popular with men of all the Dominion forces, and are always well filled. Successful Ball. . When Wanganui commercial travellers undertake anything it is well done, and the big ball given for patriotic funds was just another success for them, writes "The Post's" representative. The Carlton Hall's permanent decorations were added to by ferns, greenery, and flags, and the orchestra of nine, under Mr. Stokes, gave their services free. National Club's Hospitality. A large number* of men from the fighting forces were entertained by the National Club during the month. Mrs. A. S. Morley voluntarily prepares all meals served at the club on Sundays, which is something of a "tall order" since so many sailors, soldiers, and airmen are now taking advantage of the club's hospitality. The following conveners have been responsible for meals and entertainment: —Mesdames J A. E. Meech (Wellington Central), F. F. Gilmore (Suburbs), R. O. Chesney (Lower Hutt), and Guy F. Johnston (National Club). In addition the military and naval guests have much appreciated short motor drives each Sunday, cars being supplied by Misses M. Digges-Smith, V. Richardson, Allan, Millicent Jones, Constance Morice, and Messrs. C. A. Burgess and O. W. Kohn. In addition to the hospitality provided on Sunday, a tea dance from 5 to 7 p.m. is arranged each Saturday by members of the Unionist Club, and this has proved very popular. Lady Wilford. "The Post's" London correspondent states that Lady Wilford, widow of Sir Thomas Wilford, was in the south of France when the Franco-German armistice was signed. She was able to make her way to England. She has been staying with her. daughter, Mrs. Penrose-Fitzgerald, and she is considering a return to New Zealand. Four-Day Mannequin Parade. The New Zealand Wool Council will stage a four-day wool fashion parade at the D.1.C., Wellington, from August 13 to 16, when the proceeds from the parade will be in aid of patriotic funds. Many people will recall with interest a former parade of wool fashions which was shown at the Centennial Exhibition, and attracted wide interest. Through modern scientific research manufacturers have been able to produce new and beautiful woollen fabrics, and many of the models shown in these materials were designed by famous dress designers. Public interest and enthusiasm have been created in these wool fashions by a tour of both the North and South Islands (which was also in aid of patriotic funds), by three mannequins and the commentator, Mrs. Ina Allan. This four-day show to be staged in Wellington will also arouse interest, as besides the three mannequins who took part in the tour, four well-known Wellington girls will display the fashions, and the hostesses will include five Wellington girls who will be Misses Bobbie and Paddy Gibbons, Barbara Jackson, Patricia Green-field-Brown, Tiora Meadows, and Mrs. P. Boot. The mannequins will be Misses Jean Hinton, Joy Allan, Paddy Jacomb, June Halligan, Biddy Coltman, Margaret Bryant, and June Allison. The box plan for the parade will open shortly at the D.I.C. Nursery Benefits from Bridge Party. The Wadestown branch of the Women's National Reserve recently held an afternoon bridge party at the

home of Miss Banks, Oban Crescent, Highland Park. Miss Banks, who received the many guests, wore a frock of deep blue crepe. The rooms were attractively decorated with Iceland poppies and spring flowers. The proceeds of the party were donated to nursery funds, the nursery being in great need of assistance at the present time. Miss Banks was thanked for her hospitality by Mrs. H. J. Booth on behalf of the centre. Wives and Mothers Entertained. The newly-formed committee of the Eastbourne Returned Soldiers' Association ladies' auxiliary met recently at Mrs. Mather's home at an entertainment for the wives and mothers of sailors, soldiers, and airmen. Wives of returned soldiers were also present. Musical items were given by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Collins, and competitions played before afternoon tea was served.