Women’s World

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11616, 16 September 1931, Page 3

Women’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kay have been visit inrr Napier. , . . * •* # • Airs. IT. D. Chrisp returned on Saturday from a visit to 'Hawke's Ray. .'.r. i * - * * Mrs. H.. (4. Wellborn** liaa .returned* from a- short visit to Napier. ,• Airs. •I. : Thompson, Whakar'an, is staying with Airs. I. Winter, Raylv Street., V:'.’-V 1 ' - ‘ •. V.;ifc * Airs.' AV. J. AlcTldowib, Ngatapn, is staying at." her seaside cottage at AYainui beach. * , • • V 5& 0 # ’ Miss A. Thomas is .staying with her brother,- Air. N. Si Thomas, To!ajgft Ray. ■. ■ -• .. , : Air. and .Mrs. K. G. Butters returned on Alomlay from a-" visit. to 'Wellington. 1 . . *■ ~ .Miss'’Cecil Barker, '.who has . been the guest of Airs. .T. .Reeves, Tolaga Bay, has returned to Gisborne. ■ # :& ;V; Alias B. Pohntnev (Auckland), is ihiv guest of Airs. , J. .11. Ormond, Ormond Road. ■ ' * *' * , ' Alias Pro-stwich, of the .staff .of the Gisborne High School, has returned from a visit to AA'e.lington. * * * Air. Tv. S. AViiliams, ALP., and Airs. Williams left yesterday for Wellington-. ' ■ ■ t'fT ‘VC .- . Ilfs. J. Kelly, Hastings, is visiting her sister, AlrsV 11.- D. Chrisp, Harris Street. ' • !: iV:.' "- * =?• - Alias E: Winter, who. has been yist'ing Allis's L. Hutchinson,. “Waihnka,” has returned to Gisborne. . ;* ■ . : ;? r ... • - ■\ALf.s. J. H.,. Taplin,; who has . been 'staying; with- relatives' in ' town, has returned-to Ruatotia: ' Y' ; i Afr. and Airs. A. R. AVatson, "Linburn,’- AVaimata, are the guests of Mr. and Airs.. A. H. AAallis. # # Airs. H E. Williams, Rnatoria, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H.' AVallis, - Kiiiti. Airs. ,T. Reeves, Tolaga Bay, is staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. „T. Barns-Graham, Russell Street. * * Air. and Airs. I. C. S. Dalgairns, of JRuatoria, are at present on a visit to Gisborne. ■ * «= Airs. and Airs. E T. Doddrell in tend to leave on a brief visit to Anckland during tlio week. . .* # Word has been received from Air. ,1. E. Kirk, who is at present in Dunedin, that he.sails for India on Saturday, by the Nahada. ' Alisses Poiimtney i(Auckland), and B. and S. Chrisp were the weekend guests of-. Airs. .J. Gardner, “Awatea,'’ Hexfon. Air. and Airs. E. AVallis. “Busby Knoll",” Hangaroa; are 'thy guests ot Air. and Airs. 11. 0. We 11 borne, Ke.vin Road. Si' Aliss H. Afander. who has been staving with Airs. Swinburne, Hawke’s Bay, returned to Gisborne ° u Saturday. '* * * Afrs. D. AT. Atelldowie, Ngatapa, is"ho'idnviug at AVainui beaeb. * * * Mr and Mrs. R. E. Barton have returned to Ruakaluri after a brief vidt to Mr. and Airs. .1. G. Nolan, * * * Air. and Airs. T». J. Holdswor’-n, Piiha. returned on Saturday from a visit to Sydney. Sfe Sf(i Sffi Aliss K. Seymour, of the staff ol tbo. ITuntly Public Hospital, is spenct inc- her vacation with her mother, Airs. O. Seymour, “Alangaone, Whangara. * # # Air A. G. Nolan and Alisa N. Nolan who have been the guests of Airs. J. W. Nolan, “Otipi,” have returned to AVairoa. - A!r. r E. Thompson, of the stuff ot the Commercial Bank of Australia, Ilawera, has been -visiting, his. mother, Airs. I. Thompson, AA T hakarau. Sk Sk Air. and Mrs. Dawson Chrisp re turned at the week-end from a visit to Wellington, where they were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. -Slater, Island Bay. Air and- Mrs. H. I. Thodev ?r.d Aliases AI. and AI. Thodev, who have been visiting Auckland, and Rotorua, returned to Gisborne, on Sunday, via ■ New Plymouth and (Palmerston North. •* * An interesting hockey match arranged by a number of eo.lege students was played on the High School grounds on Saturday afternoon, under perfect weather conditions. The game was closely contested and re- . suited in a win for the team cap tained by Aliss Shona AViiliams. its inembers comprising Alisse,s. A. Thomas, 8. JBartou, ■ E. Barker, and Messrs-. P. Barton, S. AlcLemcn and J. Wikoeb. Tiie defeated side comprised Misses P. Price (captain), E. Begarty, P: Gunn, M. Blair, B. Kemp, A r . Barker, and. Messrs. A. Gunn and ?.• AVillock. NATIONAL 'cGUNCILf")F WOMEN , ADDRESS ON CIVIC AND RAILWAY LEAGUE.

Interesting facts relating to the forthation and activities of the Civic and Railway League wer e given in addresses delivered by the chairtnan of the; League' Mr. W. Lissatit Clayton, and lion. sec. (Mr. G. K. Pasley), at "the Women’s Club on Monday .evening. 1 The meeting was held under the auspices of the National Council ot Women, and Mrs. Taylor (vice-presi-dent) ochupied the chair. She apologised for the absence of Mrs. Goffe (president), and introduced the speakers. Mr. Pasley- said, inter alia, that the president of the N.C.W, (Mrs. Goffe) had been the mover for the formation of the local Railway League, and Mr. Lissaht" Clayton had been the seconder also -the advocate of adding civic matters t.q the. league’s activities. The league, was formed with the idea of furthering the construction of the local railway, and afterwards to give attention to civic matters. -The aim -was to bring. forward suitabjo' candidates to represent the people oli public bodies, but owing to lack of attendance at) the meetings the scheme, fell through. Reference was made to the split in public option over the, railway routes and he blamed that divided., opinion for not. having a railway here now. The hoard appointed by the Government to look into the matter did So from a. purely business point .of view. The board overlooked tho question of service to the public, and ignored suggestions from the league in regard to development of the country, etc. Figures had been, quoted on the basis of the Tbneatua lino which had no

hearing on the Napier-GisborUe lino for thq circumstances 'were not- parallel. On the question of development thp hoard' had nothing, to say, neither had the isolation of this district boon considered. The 05. ami* It. League was • dot a st King body, yet the petition now in committee had 8400 .signatories. •■K. the hoard ruled it out, the people.could appeal to the Government to allow the .railway to be 1 put' through by .‘private enterprise. Mr AY. "Lissant Clavton Ychairman of the C. and R. League), oh rising to address (the meeting, said that, the Civic .League, eaipe to. light when -a municipal election was . pending, - and its! aim was t<o get. suitable candi-dates—’-calth judicial flunking menus representatives of the people on public bodies.-.: The-' matter of Hie railway was mooted when, the battle of ' routes carne in. All knew, it was desirable, to hare-a railway ns far inland as-possible 'but.; geographical questions, ■ expense of line, quality oi country, and other- considerations came up for discussion. The main object of the league was to' get the safest atid cheapest 1 railway _■ which would ultimately- end up in Gisborne. Money bud lweu poured out like, water oh the harbor and other Each futile schemes, but the people had ■ themselves to 'blame. • They did not sufficiently consider the question of 1 suitable candidates for the Harbor Board, Borough Council, etc., and" the , result, in not getting the right men is ■ wlrat v e sec. In 1910 the Borough Council of •‘•‘late- nights and hot fights” put through a loan of; £175,003. The speaker said lie had hot been opposed to the loan but to the methods. It was the duty of every ratepayer to give proper consideration to loans that come forward. Ratepayers are now paying for that. £175,000 loan, and there is not .£60,000 worth of that. work, still remaining—that is bad business. The Power Board and Harbor Board loans amount to £5 on a £IOO section—this is a serious position, in fact more serious than will be found in much larger centres. In discuss-; ing a loan with Air. Alarchant for permanent road works, the speaker had pointed 'out that a good road will last only 15 years, yet the people had to pay for 36j years. The speaker said h P had always hoped to sec? the spirit of local patriotism make the country prosperous and successful. Tf this spirit is fostered we : are doing something for the Dominion. In regard to th 0 railway the league had done its best to lay points before the public, and influence Parliament- and the board. 'Lhe league’s opinion, is that it was a good hoard, composed of hard-headed business men, but its orders were mandatory. Jl was net to consider the development, question but whether the railway wou.d pay. No long stretch of railway in New Zealand can be looked upon as a good business proposition. As an illustration of what, might be done in the development of country through railway access, Air. Clayton referred to \Yhangara, which is under control of Native trusts. He said there was an area of 42,000 acres quite suitable for the development of dairying. This could only lie brought to production by speedy access. Again, there was every facility in the Poverty Bay district for fruit grouping hut there are no facilities for sending the. fruit away. If we had n rai wav w e could find a ready market, and the small man could make a living. There was also tomato growing which had proved so successful elsewhere, and could he e\on more so here, but loss and charges per motor transport made this enterprise an impossibility. Another illustration was given of pumpkins, which were sold at -IO per lb in Wellington, arid only brought LOs a cart load here. In the poor country north of Auckland the railway had considerably increased the population of towns. Here there was a population of 4*2,000; imagine if this increased to 62,000, there would bo a corresponding increase in revenue' to the Government through Customs duty and income tax, etc. Mr. Clavton then produced a map dealing with comparative figures of all the different districts where there are railways. A eopv was sent hv the league to each and every member of Parliament with accompanying ex- - planatory- letter. Each- member of the board also received a copy. The speaker said the board had done its duty as far as it saw, but; the report was a serious reverse. Returning to the question of municipal elections, the speaker stated that Gisborne suffered from a germ it could not eradicate—the “apathetic germ.” Take .for instance the lack of water and the hazardous and dangerous position last year—had it over, occurred, to. the ladies to investigate? Intelligent criticism was essential, and they must stimulate their friends to take a keen and intelligent interest in civic affairs. If spending public money, the peoplehave got to realise it is for their own material benefit; therefore the money must he judiciously spent. One must consider the cost, and get value for labor. People have' a wrong conception of labor. AA r hy was there miemployment ? If you give Work you must get value or the position becomes as in Australia to-dav. If you borrow £IOO and receive only £6O value you have to pay the £IOO plus interest.

The speaker said he desired to infect his hearers with the germ of the idea. Soap-box orators who shouted loudly or just popular men, were no use in the affairs of to-day. IV hat whs wanted were good, temperate, far-seeing sane men of sound principles to cope with tho prob.ems of the hour.

in answer to a question, Mr; Clayion said it was not fair for local bodies to go in for anything in the nature of trading. If they sell goods at a loss they can strike a rate m put up the cost of current as the case may, be; they arc. exempt from taxation and do not pay rates—but the tradesman under similar conditions goes bankrupt. At the conclusion of Mr. Clayton’s address a hearty <vote of thanks was; passed <o the speakers. In explaining what the N.C.W. stood for, the chairwoman said that it was • a parliament of women, nonparty hut political. They try to do their best in civic and ’ political affairs, as well as in other 'things that come their way.v ■ The council was made up of delegates and representatives of organisations, and tho Civic and Railway League was invited to send a representative to sit on the N.C.W. By sending a delegate they would, keep in touch and know all that came before the council. The N.C.W.. could help in the work of the Civic and Railway League and vico versa., ■ • The representatives of 'the latter promised to keep the suggestion m mind, and the meeting then closed. LADIES’ GOLF. Golfiiig enthusiasts 'are taking great interest in the' Poverty Bay fadles’’ cliaiitploiiship, now-' in (progress at the Awapuni links, and the experiment of holding the first, second and third rounds on three consecutive days is proving most successful,

Following ar P the- results of the second rounds p.'ayed yesterday rhorhmg:— A division.—Mi's.' B. I/. Allison defeated Miss \V. Burns-Graham, 6 and 4; Miss' M.Bull defeated Mrs. Beckett, 1 up at the twentieth; Mrs A. L. Singer defeated •* Mrs, IX Ghr.isp. 2 up; Mrs. L. T. Bernard defeated Miss Molldowie, 4 arid 3. B division. —Miss'M. Humphreys defeated Mrs. E. E. Brown, 7 and 6; Miss M. Hegarty defeated MrsCollett, l up at the nineteenth ; Mrs. C.- 0. Laver defeated Airs. T -.A. McFad.yen l up at the nineteenth; Mrs. T. G. Lawless defeated, Mrs. C. 11. Bull, 4 and 3. The semi-finals wT.I ho played this morning as follows:- . • • A/ division.—Airs. R... L. Allison t.. Miss M. Bull, -9.30 a.nr.; Mrs. A. L. Singor v. Mrs. L. T. Barnard, 9.40 a.m. B. division.—Miss, M. Humphreys v. Miss M. Hegarty, 10 a.m.; Mrs. C. C. Laver v. Mrs. I'. G. Lawless, 10:10 a.m. The final has been set , down for Wednesday, 23

A SCBPIUSE PARTY. The picturesque borne of Mrs. Gerald Kemp, which lends itself so admirably to such an occasion, was the scene ‘of a very jolly surprise party on Saturday night. • The hostess, who was wearing an elegant frock of black lace,‘and a hip length coat of metal brocade, welcomed the guests very: charmingly. The wide verandah, with its wonderful view of the twinkling lights of.the town, made an ideal ballroom, and here, to the gay strains of radio gramophone music, a merry company of young peop’e danced. , The drawingroom was fragrant with freosias and stocks arranged in artistic profusion, and the huge, log fire 'added to the atmosphere ot charm.

Supper was served in the diningroom, shaded lights diffusing a, spit radiance on the table beautified with go bleu daffodils. Afiss Barbara Kemp was attractive in a frock of soft , satin in a lovely shade of blue, mad e with a fitting bodice ornamented with a pasteltinted shoulder posy and a flowing skirt revealing matching satin slip-, pers. Airs. Selby wore a smart frock ot black georgette, cut on simple lines. Among those present were: Misses P. Gunn. P. Burke, P. Price, AY Barker, S. Williams, S. Barton, I*. Reynolds*, A. Thomas, Ni. Afargoliouth, E. William's. Af. and AI. Aluinhv; Messrs. R.. 11. and B. Kemp, W; D. Barker, B. Burke, T, Gillingham, A. Gunn. R. Barker, J. Dodg shun, E. Burnard, S. AlaeLernon, R. Bushy, M. Bright, and P. Barton.

SURPRISE PARTY AT TE KARATvA.

There is something very delightful about a. country function, and ‘iio surprise party organised by Misses P. and AT. Humphreys at “Rangitirn,” the home oi Afr. and Airs. H. Stevens, on Sati.f.*dav night, was wholly enjoyable. The rooms'were gay'with a wealth of lovely spring flowers, mid bright fires offered a elieerv welcome.

Wonderfully tinted Iceland popp'es and shallow bowls of violets were chosen for the adornment ot ‘he drawingroom, and the l billiard-room which was used for dancing, lorikeet most inviting with its shaded lights and decorations of narcissi and daffodils.

Supper was served in the dining* room, a boiv] of mixed flowers, lie mg used with artistic effect in ihe decoration of the table. Mrs. Stevens was wearing a handsome frock’ of black georgette patterned in pastel Innings. . .Miss Stevens' attractive frock oi apricot floral chiffon wu.s designed with a close-fitting corsage and a ■one flared skirt. Mi-ss .Humphreys was extremely smart in a frock of shaded georgette banded with ribbon, toning from a delicate bine to a rich wedgwood at ihe hem. Miss M. Humphreys’ charming frock of geranium-red georgette inlet with godets was worn with silver slippers. Rome of the guests were:—Misses N. Cotferill, N. Niool (Auckland), M. MePimil, P. Appleton, E. Hegarty, J. Te'ford, J. Cameron, S. Ormond, I. Hutchinson: Messrs. A., R. and Th Dods, C. Sibley, S. Porter, \V. Bruce, R. Hutchinson, C. fanner, JC. Cameron, G. Spence, V. ('aulton and P. van Aseh (Hawke’s Bay). A SURPRISE - PARTYThe residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ileenoy was the scene of great festivity on Ur day evening last:, when a party of young people called to bid farewell to their son Darcv before bis return t-o Sacred Heart College, Auckland. A very happy evening was spent in dancing, competitions and games, the. honours of Ihe competitions going to Miss J. Dow, Rex Cederwall and C. Prentice, who were awarded prizes for their efforts. Mrs. Thomson added much vigor to the party by playing popular dance tunes. At the conclusion of the evening Darcy Ileenoy and his two college friends, Paul Sc eats and John Hogan thanked the assembly for their good wishe-s, finalising witli the college war-cry. Amongst those present were Misses M. Alley, R. Alley, X. Martin, J. Dow, B. Ferguson, J Allen, B- Sheet P. White, E. Doye, G. Warren, Perstor (3). Messrs J. Hogan, P. Soeats, J. Egan, E. Percy, R. Cederwall, E. Walsh, L. Scholium, F. Quayle, W. Robertson. O- Skeet, S. Parker, C. Prentice, B. Thomson. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS The> usual monthly meeting of the League . of Mothers was held .in .the City Hall, yesterday afternoon, and the Mayoress, Mrs. D. W. Coleman presided, over a good attendance of members. The “Marriage Letter’’ written by Lady Alice Fergusson to the League was read by Mrs. G. H. Seddon, after which copies of the League leaflet “Early Days in Marriage”. were sold Mrs. Jas. Gunn then gave a numbor of dinner recipes, and explained the general principles of cooking same. The lion, secretary, Mrs. Irvine Quigley was instructed to have the recipes typed and rnade available, to members at. next meeting. The serving of a delicious afternoon tea brought th 0 mooting to a close. Rf, • —— —- WEBBING BELLS IT WORTH Holy Trim ty Church, Gisborne, was beautifully decorated with daffodils, lilies, and a blue creeper inter-mingled with fern for the wedding oi Mabel Elsie Ashworth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omerd Ashworth, of Tyndall Road, Kniti, to Arthur John Haisruan, eldest son of Mr. and,Mrs. J. E. Haisman, of Ilexton, Gisborne. The Rev. Parsons was the officiating clergyman and Mr. Wilfred Kolin supplied the.wedding, music. . The bride, who -was given away by her father, looked charming in her bridal array. Her frock wns fashioned from white georgette over a foundation of white crepe de chine, and was modelled with a long and very full fluted skirt with .uneven hem line, a hip yoke, and. moulded bodice with long tight-fitting sleeves and long flared cuffs. At separate coatee of georgette was prettily offset . with accordion-pleated edgings.. Her_ veil wns of beautifully embroidered white tulle falling to form a train from beneath n tight-gauged cap finished with a narrow circlet of orange-buds,

•and -caught with orange blossom clusters over the oars. White satin shoes, hose to tone, and. a lovely sheaf of white and the palest of pink scented hyacinths, and double, slock, veiled ,jn maidenhair fern were fascinating accessories- to an attractive loilelle. Four charmingly attired bridesmaids attended the bride, and they were Miss Alice Ashworth bride’s fester, (chief), Miss Lucy Tfnisrmm (bridegroom’s sister), Miss Beatrice Ashworth, '(bride’s sister) and Miss Easter Thompson. The first two wore cornflower blue, georgette over satin of the same, shade, and the frocks were fashioned alike with tight corsage and attached to hip yoke- and full fluted skirts featuring poplinns. The wide bell sleeves were jjioot -edged, and the tailored belts were caught villi diamante buckles- flats of white felt with the new bandeau brims were finished over the brows with forgetmonots. Blue satin shoes and hose to tone, and exquisite sheafs of pink scented hyacinths, gypsophiia and maidenhair form tied with blue ribbon completed the ensemble. The latter two bridesmaids were attired in frocks composed of primrose crepe do chine fashioned with long hip yokes full flared skirts, and bell sleeves to the moulded corsages. The.r hats were of white felt witti bandeau fronts trimmed, with primroses; their shoes were silver with hose to tone; arid their sheafs wore of blue hyacinths. gvpsophlia and maidenhair fern caught with primrose satin I>owk. The best-man was Mr. Jack Jfaismun (bridegroom’s brother), and the groomsmen were Messrs. W, S. Tompkins, E. Haisman (bridegroom's brother). and M. McLoughlin. Following the ceremony a reception Was held in the Ritz salon where the guests were received' by the parents of the contracting parties. Mrs Ashworth (bride's mother) wore o liecomin'r powder blue tailored ensemble flecked with black and white, a white satin blouse, and navy felt hat turned off the face. Her pretty shower bouquet of ranunculi was shaded from, cream to blue. Mrs: Haisman (bridegroom's mother) Wore a smart sa.xe blue crepe de chine frock, with hip yoke and flared skirt, and trimmed with beige crepe de chine. The moulded corsage was cut to dip at. the back. A-nigger brown straw liat touched with orange and navy; nigger brown shoes; nnd a shower bouquet of double ranunculi, coral bells, and maidenhair fern completed her toilette. The chairman was Mr. R. Robb and tho following toast list was treated to musical honors, Miss W Beyer presiding at. the piano:—"Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by the chairman and responded to by the bride, sn-oom; “Bridesmaids,’’ proposed by Mr. R. Newitt, and responded to by Messrs J. Haisman and Tompkins; “Bride’s Parents,’’ proposed by Mr. h. McNamara, and responded to by Mr. O. Ashworth; '‘Bridegroom’s Parents." proposed bv Mr. J. Colley. ;-- ,l responded to by Mr. J. E. Haisman. Tho wedding cake was three tier, square, and white with silver favours, the tables were beautifully decorated with flowers, .and a wedding bell and streamers hung over the happy couple At the conclusion a vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mr. F. Peddle. Later Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Haisman left, on their honeymoon which will be spent in Auckland, the bride travelling in a smartlv tailored frock of nilo green worsted tweed, with sunray pleated skirt, and collar and cuffs of coffee colored lace, worn with a brown oriental beret, nigger brown fur-trimmed coat, and shoes on suite. Miss May Haisman (bridegroom’s sdslor) vore powder blue floral crepe de chine patterned with pink beige and white, and a white felt hat. Tho wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful, and fully fifty guests attended the wedding and reception.

McMULLEX-TTTOMPON .V quiet and very pretty wedding was celebrated on Tuesday afternoon at. the residence of the officiating clergyman, the Rev. 0. IT. l.owden, alien Ifeleu English Thomson, only daughter of Mrs M. Holloway, of "(.'aider Glen/’ Gishorne, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to William McMullen, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMullen, of Kdkeel, Ireland. The bride, who "as given away by her step-father, was beautifully frocked in azure blue crepe de chine combined with floral silk ninon to toneThe bodice was moulded to the figure with bolero effect of floral ninon. and the long skirt had flared panels a t the sides topped by a peplmu. .Her hat of Lilue felt featured the new bandeau brim with pink and blue primroses over the brow. The charming bridesmaid was Miss Lena Morrison, who wore a pretty frock of t.urqnois© chiffon patterned with coral pink flowers. Cut on sweeping lines the long fluted skirt as made with a flared uneven frill, the bodice was moulded to the figure, and the coalee was finished with a flared basque. Her hat was of turquoise felt with bandeau front trimmed pink and blue velvet flowers over the forehead.

Mr. John Fears carried out the duties of best man. After the eoreinony an adjournment Was made to ‘‘Cabler Glen,” the homo of the bride’s parents,, where a reception was given to fifty friends. Mrs. Holloway (bride’s mother) received the guests wearing an attractive toilette of nevv morocain, offset with a pin-tucked beige crepe do chine front,. The bodice was long and the skirt side pleated, whilst her coal was pf navy satin with hat to match The room was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the tables wore ablaze with spring flowers. A white wedding bell with streamers was suspended over the bridal table, and tho handsome square two tier cake exquisitely iced in white and trimmed and topped with silver bells, was made by Mrs. Geo. Richardson, of Wniwhero Station, Motu. Tht» usual toasts were musically honored, and speeches of felicitation were delivered A. wide array of beautiful and costly presents were on view in the drawingroom. Later the happy couple left; by car on a tour of the North Island, the bride travelling in a charming frock of chocolate crepe de chine printed in lemon, and fashioned with blouse effect in lemon satin. Her chic hat was of brown and lemon silk straw in the lastest. mode, her coat was of face cloth trimmed with fm, and she wore shoes to tone.

CLARK— Mc-YX ENEY

A pretting wedding of Gisborne interest took place at St. Paul’s Church VVairoa, when Bulcio Isobel* second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. MoAneney, of Gisborne, was married to William Stanley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark, of Wairoa. Tho officiating clergyman was Archdeacon Butterfield; Mrs. A. W. Hague played the bridal music; and the church was beautifully decorated for the ceremony The bride was given away by her father, and.she was a fascinating picture, in cream chenille georgette worn with a cream tulle veil handsomely embroidered and fulling, in voluminous and lengthy folds from beneath a cap caught with . clusters of orange blossoms, whito satin shoes, hose on suite nnd a lovely sheaf of orange blossoms completed a well-chosen bridal ensenihlo. • The bridesmaids; wore Misses Joyce Jefferson and Norma Wilson (Gisborne) who looked charming in peach lace fashioned with flowing skirt, bolero coatee's and moulded peaked bodices. Smart bandeau brimmed summer hats, aud satin shoes to tone wore worn, and they carried beautiful bouquets of carnations, tnaidonhair fern, gypsophlia, and rosoIngle. 1

Mr. M. McKinnon was best man, and Mr. F. McAnenev (Gisborne) was groomsman.

Following the ceremony a sumptuous reception wa= held, when Mr. ,f Corkhill presided and had the honor of proposing the toasts of tire clay.

The bride’s travelling ensemble was of laurel green crepe, satin faille, and the blouse was of daffodil satin. A be;et toque, shoes and hose to tone and fitch furs were also worn. The honeymoon will be spent on tour of the North. Many beautiful and useful presents were received from all parts of the Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay districts.

MOR L WEDDTXG C ANDOUR Matrimony of the most flagrant hind was again committed at St. Low n tie's, Dank town, on a recent afternoon, states a Sydney exchange, tlie culprits being Miss Reho Dnbblhy and Mr. Hubert Iluddington Sudd Owing to the bridegroom being on the dole, the whole of the wedding arrangements were in the hands of matrimonial time-payment experts, and characterised by 'a simplicity only equalled by that of the victims themselves. The bridegroom, who looked like a criminal on his way to the scaffold, wore an unrelated three-piece suit, which, judging by the stench of petrol in his immediate vicinity, had recentlv made its third or fourth trip to the dyers and cleaners'. His imitation watered (or beered) silk tie was slowly but 'surely emerging at its lower end from between two buttons of a bulging snirt. gathered ,in a cockled effect' loosely about the abdomen. Cons'derihg the bride's ago (nearer 40 than d.j), and her utter lack of infelligeucc. good looks or personal charm, she was dashed lucky to secure a husband at all, even such a boneheaded one as Hubert Haddington Sudd. It .is whispered that as the bridegroom’s father is also oh the dole, the bridegroom was arrested and charged with vagrancy at the conclusion of the ceremony, and taken, to Long Bay gaol Though this rumor has hot as yet been officially confirmed, there is no reason for supposing that it "curt be.

ARRANGING A ROOM UNIFORM PICTURES. A NOTE OF WARMTH

It is worth while expending a little care when arranging a room, tor its appearance can be so easily marred by nou-atteniion to quite sinalpoints. " If you possibly can, see that the furniture is neither too large uor too small for the room in proportion 'to its size. Also, if you can arrange for all the furniture to he of one kind and period, so much the better. So often rlie effect i s spoiled by the addition of one solitary chair or other odd piece of furniture which does not. ‘‘go with'’ anything else i» the room, says an authority. Other mixtures can easily he avoided' by distributing one’s -belongings to other parts of the house when such removal would mean improvement. So many possessions look well when in their appropriate “setting,” while their appearance aim value are belittled otherwise. A room can be ruined by the injudicious mixture of china with copper ornaments, rich hangings with those of a much cheaper quality, or pictures with both plain wood and heavy gilt frames. Pictures look much better when they are uniform as regards type and framing. Water colors and etchings when hung side by side lose their effect, the beauty of each being entirely spoiled by the proximity of the other. Pictures containing a wealth of detail or rich coloring should be placed in a good light. Ornaments should “go with” each other well as regards character, material, and color. Avoid placing a white china vase next to a bronze statuette, for instance. Silver needs dark furniture and a not 0 of warmth such as oou'd he obtained bv rose or oilier warm-colored hangings. ■' ' ' f , ■ df your window faces south, and the color scheme of the room will allow, it is a good p’an to place a ruby or orange glass bowl? or vase in, the. window so that the light reflected through it: will give a we’come note of warmth and color.