WOMEN’S WORLDS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22593, 23 March 1948, Page 7

WOMEN’S WORLDS

COMING AND GOING

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Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Burdett, formerly of Gisborne, left yesterday for Carterton, where they are taking up residence. „ Mrs. V. S. Caulton left Gisborne yesterday for Auckland, where she and her husband have taken up residence. Miss Dorothy Watt, Herbert road, was expected home yesterday after a short holiday with her sister, Mrs. A. W. Butt, Hawke’s Bay. Miss Anne Williams, Palmerston North, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. C. Gregory, Score road.

Mrs. F. J. Pearce, Opotiki Guide commissioner, was the guest of Mrs. J. S. Nugent for Lady Baden-Powcll's visit to Gisborne. “Miss New Zealand”, Miss Mary Wootlon, arrived at Wellington yesterday from Christchurch to fulfil final engagements before leaving on Friday on her world tour.

Visitors for the Harris-Hepburn wedding on Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Watt, Hastings; Miss Nancy O’Connor. Wellington; and Miss Billie Ebbert, Wairoa.

Lady Baden-Powell, G.8.E., World Chief Guide, left Gisborne yesterday alter a three-day visit, during which she appeared at seven functions. On Sunday, her "free day” she took the opportunity of visiting places of interest in Gisborne and yesterday morning she addressed girls at the Gisborne High School before being guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon. When she left by railcar yesterday she was farewelled by a large number of Guides and Guiders, to each of whom she personally said “Good-bye.” Miss Ruth Herrick. 0.8. E., Chief Commissioner for New Zealand, accompanied Lady Baden-Powell on her visit.

INFORMAL EVENING A completely informal evening with the World Chief Guide was spent on Saturday by the Guiders and Scouters of the province in the Victoria League rooms, when Lady Baden-Powell talked of her experiences in many countries and explained how the movement worked in different parts of the world. She answered questions and chatted with cub-masters, scout-masters, guide captains and commissioners with neverfailing interest and warmly congratulated them on their personal self-sacri-fices for the movement in which she was so interested.

After supper the evening continued on the same lines and when she left after singing “Taps” it was to the regretful singing by these she had met, of “Now is the Hour.” GIFT PARTIES

Hostesses for one of last Saturday’s brides, Miss Joy Craill, included Mesdames Evan Craill and W. Ellis, who combined to give a most ’ enjoyable miscellaneous gift afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ellis in Aberdeen road. Musical items were given by Misses Paddy Craill, Jennifer Bull and Raey Sutcliffe. Mrs. Innes Scott also entertained at her home at Waipaoa, the occasion being a “bathroom" afternoon, at which the bride-elect received many useful gifts. Attractively arranged flowers decorated the living-room, and a delectable afternoon tea was served.

Mixed parties were also accorded Miss Craill, and her fiance, Mr. W. F. Edwards. One was given by Mrs. W. H. Ingram, Hexton and her’ daughter, Mrs. H. Golding at the latter’s residence in Herbert road. Dancing and community singing were enjoyed by the guests and after supper a fine array of kitchen utensils was unwrapped by the bride-to-be, assisted by her sister-in-law, Mrs. L. Craill.

The second mixed party was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall and was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Craill and thendaughter, Miss Valerie Craill. Dancing was enjoyed once more to music supplied by Miss R. Sutcliffe, Mrs. R. Bull, Mr. A. Craill and Mr. B. Patterson. Miss Craill expressed appreciation for all the functions given for her and sincere thanks for the many gifts for her future home.

WEEK-END CEREMONY HEPBURN-HARRIS

A draped cream satin wedding frock was worn by Joy Agnes, younger daughter of the late Mrs. A. Harris, Bright street, who was married to Alfred John, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hepburn, Asquith street, on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church by the Rev. Father McMahon. The bride’s frock was made with a gauged and scalloped yoke and a long graceful train. Her head-dress was of pleated tulle forming a halo effect for her deep cream tulle veil, and she carried a bouquet of cream dahlias. She was given away by Mr. F. Single.

The bride’s sister, Miss Zelma Harris and Miss Pat Costello were the bridesmaids, wearing apricot marquisette frocks with keyhole necklines and trimmed with sequins. Gathered sleeves and circular skirts with ruching trimming were further features of their frocks. Pleated apricot tulle halos with sequin trimming were also worn and they carried bouquets of lemon-coloured flowers with blue. Mr. Ray Thomson, Auckland, was, best man and Mr. Torn Corlett the groomsman.

For the reception at Low’s reception rooms, Mrs. F. Single, who received the guests, wore a pomegranate pink crepe frock with turquoise blue beading. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s sister, who was in a blue crepe frock with navy and white accessories.

For going away, the bride had chosen a pink frock beneath a black edge-to-edge coat and black bowler, and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hepburn will, make their home in Gisborne.

ENGAGEMENT

Gould-Madden. —Mrs. H. Barton, Palm avenue, Lyall Bay, Wellington, has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her only daughter, Wendy Dorothy, and Russell Gordon, youngest son of the Rev. H. A. and Mrs. Gould, Napier. Steed-Hopps.—An engagement is announced between Derek Geoffrey Lynn, younger son of Mr. L. A. Steed, and the late Mrs. Steed, Mangapapa, and Audrey youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hodps, Cook street.

EDWARDS—CRAILL BRIDE IN STRIPED NINON

' With the Easter season approaching, there has been the usual bevy of brides in Gisborne, One of those who chose last Saturday for her wedding day was Mavis Joy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Craill, Waipaoa, who was married at ti p.m. at Holy Trinity to William Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Edwards, Gisborne, by the Rev. F. Middlebrook. The bride wore a graceful frock of striped ninon worn over heavy white satin, fashioned with a circular skirt and very full train. The shoulder yokes arid bodice were gathered into a heart-shaped band at the throat. The bodice was long-waisted and pointed, and a long, full, swallow-tailed peplum and long sleeves buttoned at the wrist completed the design. A tiara of orange blossom held in place her long tulle veil which was embroidered. Her sheaf was of white gladioli, roses, cactus dahlias, gypsophiia and maidenhair fern The bride was given away by her father. The only bridesmaid was Miss Valerie Craill, Patutahi, the bride’s cousin, whose frock was of turquoise marquisette, made in the same style as the bride’s except that it was floor length and had short sleeves. She wore flowers in her hair to match her sheaf of flame-coloured nerines, dahlias, polyanthus roses and fern. The lovely sprays and bouquets were the work of Mrs. Rob. Craill, Tolaga Bay. The best man was Mr. J. Shaskey, Gisborne.

For the reception at the Bon Accord and the dance afterwards at the Mangapapa Hall the bride’s mother wore a turquoise embossed crepe frock with wine accessories and a pastel pink spray. The bridegroom’s mother, who helped with the reception of the guests was in a black moss crepe frock with gold-studded yoke, black hat and accessories and also wore an aster spray. Mrs. L. R. Craill wore a mustard silk frock striped in tan, and a fur coat.

The bride travelled in a tailored suit and matching overcoat with a black hat and accessories. She received from the bridegroom an opal ring and pearls a breakfast set being given to the bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Edwards will make their home in Gisborne.

SOUTH ISLAND BRIDE GISBORNE BRIDEGROOM Holding interest for many South Island and Gisborne people was the wedding last week of Mary Young, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Porter, Dunedin, and William Trevor, younger son of Mrs. M. E. Sutherland and the late Mr. David Sutherland, Gisborne. For the ceremony, St. Andrew’s Church had been decorated by relatives with belladonna lilies and hydrangeas in pink and blue. The Rev. lan Cameron officiated. The bride walked to the altar with her father and wore a charming frock of heavy magnolia satin with an embroidered georgette yoke and full double peplum. Long sleeves pointed over the hands completed the bodice of the frock, the skirt falling into wide folds and being trained. A triple string of pearls was worn and her long, light cream veil of embroidered tulle was mounted onto a real orange blossom tiara. She carried an all-cream shower bouquet of gardenias, roses, and lilies and was presented with a lucky horseshoe by her nephew, Master Newell Lange. The two 'maids were the bride's sister Miss Molly Porter, chief, in pink satin, and Miss Moira Wells, in turquoise blue, Their frocks were fashioned with lace insets on the sleeves and yokes and with full skirts falling out from the waistline which dipped at the back. They carried bouquets of asters, petunias and carnations and wore circlets of the same flowers in their hair.

The best man was the bridegroom’s cousin, Mr Eric Butt, Hawke’s Bay, and the groomsman was his brother, Mr. lan Sutherland, Gisborne, whose wedding had taken place just three weeks ago. The reception was held at Low’s reception rooms, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who was wearing a navy moss crepe suit with a shell pink lace blouse and navy accessories. Assisting .was the bridegroom’s mother, whose model plumcoloured frock was heavily beaded on the front and back yokes. She wore a small toque of tulle and flowers, matching accessories, and carried a carnation and cyclamen posy. A beautifully embroidered pink moss crepe suit was the bride’s travelling attire. She and her husband will make their home at “Taraponui" station, Hawke’s Bay.