Evening Wedding

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20620, 22 November 1941, Page 8

Evening Wedding

Davidson—Greig

The marriage of Joscelyn Joy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Greig, Disraeli street, Gisborne, to Albert Archibald, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Davidson, Waerenga-a-hika, took place on the evening of Saturday, November 8, at Holy Trinity Church, Derby street. The ceremony was performed by Canon A. F. Hall, and Mr. D. G. Dyer presided at the organ. Roses in delicate tonings had been arranged in the church by friends ot the bride.

A lovely frock of ivory satin was worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. The softly-draped bodice, which was designed with a V-shaped neckline and long sleeves, was fastened down the back with tiny buttons and loops, and the panelled skirt swept into a graceful train. A coronet of real orange blossom held her filmy veil of embroidered tulle in place, and she carried an exquisite trailing bouquet of cream roses, intermingled with maidenhair fern. Attending the bride were her sister, Miss Jewell Greig, and her cousin, Miss Nola Greig, Auckland. Each wore a modified princess frock ot ivory Swiss organza, printed in a lace design in a lighter shade, showing a softly gathered bodice. An attractive bandeau of delicately-tinted sweet peas was worn by each 'maid and a bouquet of similar blooms, combined with maidenhair fern, was carried. Mr. Howard Davidson, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. James Greig, brother of the bride, was groomsman.

After the ceremony a delightful reception, followed by a dance, was held in Le Grand Cafe.

Mrs. Greig, mother of the bride, was wearing a frock of nut brown crepe romaine, accented with a shoulder spray of orange-tinted rosebuds, and a straw hat to match. Mrs. Davidson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of navy blue satin-backed crepe and a matching straw hat with white trimmings. Her shoulder spray was of mixed white flowers.

The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a fur coat.

The bride and bridegroom, left later for Auckland, the bride travelling in a smart duck-egg blue suit worn with a navy blue hat and accessories to match. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Davidson will be in Gisborne.

Sympathetic reference to the bereavement suffered by the relatives of the late Mrs. P. A. Clark, who for a number of years filled the office of treasurer, was made at Thursday’s meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, and a motion of sympathy was carried by all present standing in silence. There was a large attendance of members and the business was dealt with under the direction of Mrs. J. Peach. An interesting resume of the annual conference of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, whic took place recently in Timaru, was presented by Mrs. A. J. H. Dow, to whom a warm vote of thanks was accorded. National Council of Women On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. W. E. Goffe presided over a small attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the National Council of Women held in the committee room at the Gisborne Women’s Club. The following remits received from the Wanganui branch were placed before the meeting and passed: “The National Council of Women recommends to the Government that a dietitian be attached to each military camp; that the National Council of Women requests the Minister of Railways to reinstate the ladies’ car.”

An article from the International Women’s News, dealing with parental powers and duties, entitled “Educate the parents and a land of Christian homes,” was read by the president and later discussed. Patriotic Dance Filled to capacity, the Selvyn Hall presented a festive scene on Wednesday night, when the staff .of the Albion Club Hotel held a very successful dance to raise funds for patriotic purposes. A striking decorative scheme, carried out in the national colours, provided an effective setting for the dancers. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by the chairman of the committee, Mr. Charlie O’Donnell, and the music was supplied by Mr. Archie Pilkington and his band, with two vocalists at the microphone. A delicious supper was served under the supervision of a ladies’ committee. At a meeting of the organising committee, held the following evening, Mr. L. Barker informed those present that in view of a generous response in the way of donations and the satisfactory amount taken at the door, a large sum would be available as a donation to the funds of the East Coast Provincial Patriotic Council. Girl Guide Hall Committee Satisfaction was expressed by members at the sound financial position of the Mangapapa Girl Guide hail committee at the annual meeting, held at the home of Mrs. C. H. Ferris, Hospital road, recently. The annual report showed that 10 successful card parties had been organised during the past year .and that a donation of £2 2s had been forwarded to the International Red Cross prisoners of war fund. The following officers were reelected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. C. H. Ferris; secretary, Mrs. Van Stylce; committee, Mesdames W. Mclvor, McNab, Hudson, Carnegie, R. Andrew and A. V. Clare.

Mrs. Mclvor, who relinquished the position of secretary in the middle of the year, was asked to accept a charming gift as a tangible tribute of the appreciation of her services. Arrangements for the combined effort ol’ the Poverty Bay divisional executive and the hall committee which is to take the form of a garden party at the home of Mrs. C. H. Ferris for the benefit of the Guide funds, were discussed. Afternoon tea was served by committee members.

Visiting’ Women Bowlers The Kahutia bowling pavilion was gay on Wednesday for a social evening to entertain the visiting ladies from the Port Ahuriri Bowling Club. Dancing, games and competitions were enjoyed. During an interval the president, Mrs. Wilson, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors. She then called on the Kahutia rink, Mesdames Nicol, Humphreys, Corlet and McLaughlin (s), and presented them with the Evelyn Thomas Cup. Mrs. McLaughlin thanked the donor and her team and hoped the club would soon be playing the Port players again and that the cup would change hands. Mrs. McCarthy, president of the Port Ahuriri Ladies’ Club, said the cup was certainly a surprise and they would practice hard to be ready for the next cup game. Shoulder sprays were presented to the visitors by Mrs. C. G. Vail. Winners of competitions were:— Mystery Parcel.—Mrs. Martin. Statue Medley.—Mr. and Mrs. Barrett. Monte Carlo.—Mrs. Dunlop and Mr. Vail. A dainty supper was handed round by the members of the ladies’ club. On Thursday evening the Port Ahuriri lady bowlers were the guests of the Kahutia ladies at the Regent Theatre, and at the Bon Accord for supper. During supper Mrs. Wilson asked Mrs. McCarthy to; accept the trophy she had won for the progressive pairs tournament to take back to the Port club as a memento of their visit to Kahutia.

School of Radiant Living There was a good attendance of members and visitors at a meeting o the Gisborne Sutcliffe School of Radiant Living held in Le Grand Cafe on Tuesday evening, when two special lectures- dealing with the maintenance of health both physically and mentally were presented to a very appreciate audience.

In his closing remarks the president, Mr. G. McKessar, drew attention to the progress being made by the student teachers, who were training for this service.

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