KUMARA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 5 January 1946, Page 6

KUMARA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). Miss Mary Rodgers, formerly of Dillmanstown, is visiting friends here. Mr Arch. Louden is on a holiday visit to Christchurch. Mrs D. Wilson, of Washdyke, arrives here by Saturday’s express. Mr Alex Lennie is a visitor to Kumara. Mr and Mrs Vince Chapman and family spent the holidays with Mrs Spiers, prior to their departure for Tauranga to reside. Mr and Mrs R. Flemming; oil Christchurch, are visiting Mrs Payn, senr.. The wedding of Shirley Mae, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Gibson, Kumara, to Richard Frame, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. Cairns, of Oamaru, took place recently at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, the officiating 1 minister being Rev. T. G. Campbell, and the organist Miss K. Learmont. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a long-sleeved, fully-trained gown of white organdie, cut on princess lines, and trimmed with frilling of self material. The prettily . embroidered veil, worn coronet fashion, was held in place by a spray of orange blossom. ; She carried a sheaf of arum lilies, j The bridesmaid, Miss Fay Gibson, sis- | ter of the bride, and the flower girl, Susan Fahey, -.were dressed alike in cyclamen taffeta frocks made with Victorian bodices, puff sleeves, and long full skirts, the high waistlines • being tied by self coloured sashes. Their bouquets and head-dresses were composed of carnations, sweet peas and lavender. Mr Ken Cairns supported his brother as best man, and the ushers were L.A.C. H. Mitchelmore. Geraldine, and Mr J. Hepburn. As the bridal party left the church the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by little Hilary Fahey. At the reception at Harker’s, the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a blue striped grey costume, a blue hat, and navy accessories. Her shoulder spray was of cornflowers and delphiniums. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a black costume relieved with white, and hat to match, j her shoulder spray being of pink roses. When Mr and Mrs R. F. Cairns left by the rail-car for Blenheim and Ficton, the bride wore a smart pearl grey costume finely striped in red and -white, with red blouse and shoulder bag and a grey sailor hat trimmed with red, and grey shoes and gloves. She carried a grey wool georgette coat. The Mayor, Mr W. Stewart, has issued the following appeal to residents and former residents and friends of Kumara: In sincere appreciation of your friendship which Kumara has enjoyed through times of adversity, we feel confident of your help in these days of victory and peace, and in making a direct personal appeal to you, my committee feel confident that you will respond liberally with financial help. The loss of our Memorial Hall is a personal loss either directly or indirectly to every citizen. The assets from the fire (approximately £1000), is only about half the amount needed to start rebuilding. We have good offers of financial assistance from several citizens and business firms, providing that all round help can be secured. The workers too, have agreed to put in work and wages to help rebuilding. We solicit your help financially and payments can be made promptly either in a lump sum. or in quarterly or monthly payments as most suitable to you. The erection of the new hall will depend almost entirely upon the success of this appeal. Wo feel confident of your kind co-operation and wish you a merry Christmas and happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Your remittance will be gratefully acknowledged by the citizens.