Women's World

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22288, 25 March 1947, Page 7

Women 's World

PERSONAL The Princess Royal and the Earl of I-larewood celebrated their silver wedding quietly last month. ' They were married on February 28, 1922, in Westminster Abbey, Mrs. Flora Spurdle, of the staff of the Alexandra Museum at Wanganui, is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Dyer, Albert street. The Rimutaka is the ship which will take Miss E. Hegarty, Harris street, to England. Miss Hegarty will leave New Zealand from Auckland on April 18, and plans to remain in Great Britain for an indefinite period. Miss A. H. M. Coombes, Roebuck road, will leave Gisborne by ’plane tomorrow for Auckland where she will be the guest of Miss Reading, St. Helier's, for the Easter vacation, and where she will renew acquaintances with school friends from St. Cuthbert’s College. Sister Alice Townrow, P.W.M.U. travelling secretary, is the guest of Mrs. G. Lockwood, Bloomfield road. She will be in the Gisborne and Coast district for about one month. Known to hundreds of New Zealanders who were stationed in Canada during the war as “Auntie Betty”. Mrs. W. C. Glass arrived in Auckland with her daughter. Miss Rita Glass, by the motor ‘ ship Rabaul, to renew friendships with the men who enjoyed the hospitality of her home in Winnipeg. She was welcomed by one of her old acquaintances. Mr. Donald Spier 3, who travelled all the way from Masterton for the occasion, and by Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor, who came from Invercargill to meet Mrs. Glass and thank her for the hospitality which was extended to their son who was later killed in action. TATTOOED HOSIERY Among new notions appearing at hosiery counters in America are nylons with tattooed motifs on the ankles, or the knees. Heart, doves, and horseshoes are some of the popular designs. There is to be a Corporate Communion of members of the Anglican Mothers’ Union and the Fellowship of Marriage at Holy Trinity Church tomorrow. PRE-WEDDING PARTIES Before her wedding, Miss Mary Parkin was the guest of honour at numerous gift parties. Her hostesses included Mrs. H. Parkin and Miss Hibbert, who were hostesses at a “kitchen” afternoon, Mrs. S. W. Hall, who entertained for the bride-to-be at a pantry evening, Mrs. L. Gray and Misses J. and U. Gray, whose party was a “miscellaneous” one, and the congregations of the Knox and St. David’s Presbyterian Churches, who gathered in honour of Miss Parkin at “miscellaneous” evenings.

ODD SPOTS GISBORNE WOMEN DISCUSS— The rush by women purchasers for a quantity of parachute silk recently advertised for sale and the not quite-so-cnthusiastic rush for nylon stockings also recently on sale —the first fully-fashioned hosiery advertised for many moons The enterprising gentleman who featured a yellow knitted waistcoast with his sports clothes in Gladstone road recently. . . .The latest shortage pepper. . . .The astounding spectacle in Gisborne of a shop window full of cigarettes and an accompanying placard asking customers to ‘'stop and buy one.”. ....

ENGAGEMENTS S eft on —Robb. — Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robb. Patutahi, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Margaret Lesley, to Leicester Greenwood (John), elder son of Mr. and Mrs, L. Sefton, Piripaua. DOUBLE CELEBRATION A dual-purpose party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cranswick, Fox street, on Saturday evening when GO guests assembled for the purpose of congratulating Ronald Cranswick on his coming-of-age, and to farewell Mr. and Mrs. W. Drummond, who are shortly to leave for Hawke's Bay. Dancing, games and mirth-provoking competitions kept the guests entertained in the double room, which was gay with asters, dahlias and Iceland poppies. Mrs. Cranswick wore a black frock and a floral spray and Mrs. Drummond was in a saxe blue silk floral frock. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. Rabone, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chote, Mr. and Mrs. F. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. C. Salmon, Mr. and Mrs. N. Balfour, Mr. and Mrs. L. Balfour, Mr. and Mrs. C. Horne, Mr. and Mrs. W. Oakden, Mr. and Mrs. H. Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. D. Caldwell, Mr and Mrs. D. Dyrnock, Mr. and Mrs. T. Bain, Mr. and Mrs. K. Garland, Mr, and Mrs. R. Morley; Mesdames Stevenson, Perry. Winter; Misses J. Riddell, R. Miller, J. Banvick, J. Garland, E. and T. LofTler, B. Willock, M. Douglas, N. Law, T. and H Cranswick, D. Dickson; Messrs. B. Sherriff, B. Hankins, J. Drummond, D. Fitzgerald, R. O’Donnell, R. and P. Jobson, P. Balfour, R. and J. Cranswick, D. Willock, J. Humphrey, L. LofTler and B. Cowan.

MARCH BRIDE PRETTY ATTENDANTS Barbara, younger daughter of Mrs, M. Whealen, Wairoa, and Rex Watt, younger son of Mr. E. J. Lange, Patutahi, Gisborne, were married in Wairoa at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on February 19. the bride making a radiant picture as she entered the church with ner uncle, Mr, J. H. Thorp, Hastings. She wore a cream embossed satin gown featuring long sleeves with ruched centre panels, a sweetheart neckline and a slim-fitting waistline from which fell a full skirt sweeping j into a graceful circular train, on which flowers of the same material were hand appliqued round the edges, forming scallops. Her embroidered veil was attached to a half-circlet of orange blossom, behind which was a tatted halo made by her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Thorp. Her shower bouquet consisted of cream gladioli, roses and carnations, intermingled with maidenhair fern. She wore pearls which were the bridegroom’s gift. Attending the bride were Misses Margaret Whealen, her sister, and Leah Thorp, Hastings, her cousin, frocked alike in blue cloque, the frocks having sweetheart necklines and deep waist bandeaux edged with narrow frills, and fully gathered skirts. An unusual feature were the new brettelle sleeves, with narrow frills outlining the inner edges. They carried shower bouquets of pastel-shaded asters with maidenhair fern and wore tiny caps of real blue hydrangeas, with dark blue velvet ribbon bows, and pearl necklaces. Also in attendance were two small cousins of the bride, Averil Mclntyre, Nuhaka, and Joyce Grainger, Wairoa, dainty in frocks of blue net over satin, made with sweetheart necklines and full skirts, with frills over the shoulders. Both wore shoulder to hem garlands of shaded pink flowers on silver ribbon and between them they carried a silver flowergirl basket of pink asters and fern. They also wore hydrangea caps. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Ivo Lange, Gisborne, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. Robert Scott, also of Gisborne, was groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. E. Duncan and Mrs. J. Haughton, the bride’s aunt, supplied the wedding music. The church was decorated with gladoili. During the signing of the register, an aunt of the bride, Mrs. C. N. Doig, Hastings, sang a solo, “My Prayer.”

The guests were later entertained at a reception in Osier’s tearooms and were received by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a model suit of black, over a shell-pink blouse Her accessories were black and she wore a shoulder spray of pink carnations to tone with the small pink flower on her hat. The bridegroom’s mother assisted in a smart violet suit with a cream lacy collar and she carried a cream bag trimmed with violet ribbon, also adorned with a minute spray of pink tiger lilies to nialch the one worn on her shoulder. Her picture hat toned with her suit. The company was again entertained with a solo, “Thanks be to God,” by Mrs. Doig, For travelling, the bride wore a suit of gold, with a smart crinoline hat trimmed with a gold rose and veiling. Her accessories were tan. The future home of the young couple will be in Dannevirke.

The Daily Round

HEIRLOOMS WORN PRIESTLEY—PARKIN A family heirloom in the form of a beautiful pearl and aquamarine pendant was worn by Mary Joyce, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parkin, de Lautour road, Gisborne, on her wedding day, The 'groom was Allan, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Priestley, Hospital road, Gisborne, and his bride made a charming picture as she entered the church with her father. Her ivory self-embossed satin gown was designed with a sweetheart neckline and the fully gathered skirt fell from a long waisted bodice into a graceful train, A double peplum gave a bustle effect to the gown which also featured long sleeves finishing in a point over the hands. The embroidered tulle veil was held in place with a silver and white floral spray and orange blossom, the latter also being a family heirloom. The bride's bouquet was of cream lilies and maidenhair fern, and together with the bridesmaids' bouquets were the work of the bride’s brother. Unusual bridesmaids’ frocks of lavender taffeta, replicas of the bride’s in design, were worn by Misses Joyce Gray (chief), and Monica Falconer. The backs of their frocks were finished with tiny buttons and bustle bows. Lavender mittens were worn and shaded bouquets in lavender and pink matched their silver and lavender coronets.

The ceremony took place last Saturday at 6 p.m„ in St. David's Presbyterian church, Kaiti, which had been decorated with pink and white lilies, and mauve Michelmas daisies by the bride’s friends. The Rev. H. Dyson officiated and Mrs. F. R. Bould presided at the organ. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. Parkin, the bride’s brother, and Mr. L. Symes, Gisborne. During the signing of the register a solo, “O Perfect Love”, was given by the bride’s cousin, Miss Unice Knowles. The guests were welcomed to the reception at the Bon Accord Lounge by the bride’s mother who wore a chrysanthemum red crepe frock and coatee with a toning hat and accessories and an autumn shoulder spray, while the bridegroom’s mother, who assisted, was in a model suit of teal blue crepe with a navy blue hat and accessories, her spray being of . pink carnations. The bride's aunt. Miss Hibbert, was in navy and white and Mrs. H. Parkin had chosen a pillar box red and black suit.

The music at the reception was supplied by Mrs. Gordon and the decoration on the cake' was another family heirloom.

The happy couple later left on a tour of the South Island, the bride travelling in a tailored clover floral silk frock, a blue boucle coat and a navy hat and accessories. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was an amethyst dress ring and to the bridemaids gold heart-shaped pendants. Later the wedding guests were further entertained at the Selvyn hall where Mr. J. Lyle was an efficient M.C. for the social evening. DUNCAN—PERSTON ORCHID SPRAY FOR VEIL A spray of orchids held in place the fine, beautifully embroidered veil worn by Maire Nola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Perston, Gisborne, when she exchanged vows with James Lancelot, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. E. W. Duncan, Feilding on March 1. The veil fell to form a second train over her wedding gown which was fashioned from pale cream satin backed crepe-de-chine embossed with a fine scroll design. Patterned with a softly gathered, high-fitting bodice, the frock had a V-neckline and an unusual waistline fashioned in three close-fitting bands each coming to a peak in front. The skirt was fully gathered and formed a long, full train, an added touch to the skirt being a single corded bow in the front and three similar ones on the train. The sleeves were long and pointed over the hands, and a double string of pearls was worn. Cream roses, gladioli and dahlias intermingled with gypsophila and maiden-hair fern were carried. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Misses My rile Moss '(chief), and Edith Harvey, who were identically dressed in blue-green frocks of ninon, sprigged in pink and blue, worn over matching taffeta. Fashioned with gathered yokes and a soft frill across the top forming a heartshaped neckline, the bodices were slightly gathered on to wide waistbands which formed a peak in front and joined the fully-gathered skirts in large scallops at the hip-lines. The short sleeves were softly gathered and each ’maid wore a string of pearls and matching earrings. Their halos were formed by sprays of asters and pink rosebuds, matching the bouquets _of asters, dahlias and gladioli in pink tonings, mingled with fern, which were carried. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs. R, H. Friar and C. Corbett.

The ceremony took place in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church which was decorated with asters, dahlias, gladioli and greenery, and the Very Rev. John Davie conducted the ceremony, Mr. Irvin Moore being at the organ. Following the wedding, the guests were entertained at the Bon Accord Lounge, Mrs. Perston wearing an attractive suit of blue-green linen, black accessories and a deep pink aster spray. The bridegroom’s sister, Mrs. F. W. Poole, Palmerston North, assisted, and wore a model suit of navy silk with matching accessories and a spray of red dahlias. For travelling, the bride wore a floral silk model frock in gay tonings beneath a black model edge-to-edge coat and accessories. The newly-wedded couple will make their home in Gisborne.