FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18218, 4 October 1919, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

- NEWS AND NOTES. v*; Major and , Mrs Haytor are among ‘the guests at Warner's. 1 Mr and Mrs C. J. Kerr (Dunedin) -are staying at Warner’s. 1 Miss Peggy Norton is spending a ; holiday in South Canterbury. I Miss M. Barclay (Waimate) is the guest of Mr and Mrs Norton FrancisMr and Mrs It. K. Cameron arrived tu Christchurch yesterday from the North Island. Mr and Mrs W. Taine (Dunedin) motored south yesterday after a stay jin Christchurch. Mrs Bain, Morivalo, has returned to [Christchurch after a visit to Mrs Dailey, Waimate. Mrs E. F. Nicoll (Ashburton) went hack to ’her homo yesterday after a short stay in Christchurch. V The Misses M’Arthur (Lumsden) arrived in Christchurch on Thursday, and ore staying with Mrs M’DougaU, Mansfield Avenue. i Mr and Mrs D. Tennent and Mrs P. Tennent (Wellington), who have been I touring the West Coast, came into ’town on Thursday, and are staying at the Clarendon. The engagement is announced of Miss "Winifred Welsh, youngest daughter of Mrs C. H. Jubb, Papanui, to Sergeant Donald Smith, son of Mrs V. Smith, North Sydney, N.S.W. Sergeant D. Smith left New Zealand with the Twelfth Reinforcements and returned last week by the Tainui. This evening, in the Choral Hall, Miss Elsie Lilly, secretary to the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission, will give a lecture. During the evening a number of children will take part in a cantata entitled “Indian Sisters.” In Cathedral Square yesterday a well arranged sale of produce, cakes, sweets, flowers and needlework was held in aid of Dr Barnardo’s Home, those in charge being the Misses Joyce, who wero assisted bv Mrs A. Morten, Mrs Aschman, Miss Ritchie and several others. The tables were well stocked with an excellent assortment of goods, which sold j readily at reasonable prices. | Most beautiful hand-made Filet ' Laces and Insertion are shown at Armstrong’s just now, all widths, in a bewildering variety of lovely designs The prices are most moderate, ranging rirom Is 9d to 8s 6d a yard. X The Papanui branch of the Mothers’ ! Union met on Wednesday, when there was a large attendance. Tho usual sale of work was keld ; and Miss Walker, of Cashmere Hills, delivered an ..interesting address on the Poj?o thanksgiving movement, and referred to the opportunities of the Mothers’ Union in the world-wide reconstruction that is now beginning. At tho con elusion of the meeting Miss Walker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanksExcellent wear and good fit are outstanding features of “The Everwear Silk Ankle Hose,” in Flesh, White, Navy, Grey, Emerald, Mahogany, Smoke, Maroon, Palm Beach, Tail, Bronze and Black. Price 7s 6d pair, at Ballaotyne’s. X WEDDINGS. HIBBARD—M’ ALIECE. . Tho wedding took place on Monday last, at St Paul’s Church, of Miss Myrtle 11. E. M. M’Aliece, youngest laughter of Mrs M. E. M’Aliece, of St Albans, Christchurch, to Mr Walter Russell Hibbard, youngest son o.f Mi and Mrs Hibbard, of Mcrivale. The bride, who was given away by hei brother, Mr Ivan M Alieco, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe cic chine, relieved with touches of georgette,. and handsomely embroidered in ■jiearls, with shoes en suite, and a beautiful wedding veil hand-embroid jred in sprays relieved with lovers’ knots and orange blossom. She carried a very choice bouquet of white flowers, and was attended by her sister, Miss M. F. M’Aliece, in a frock of heav cream silk, which was made in seiuiCbstume style, flaps hanging from the waist, finished oil with silk fringe and .hand-worked forget-me-nots, with a .large black hat trimmed with very dainty sprays, with a touch of pink and underlined with saxo. She also carried a very choice bouquet of white flowers mixed with pink. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Fred Hibbard, as best man. The Wedding March was played by Mr Raynor White. After the ceremony the guests were motored to the residence of the bride’s mother in St Albans, where; tho wedding breakfast was served and the usual toasts honoured Later the happy couple left by mote*, the bride wearing a smart tailor-made costume of saxe blue JYeneh serge, •and fawn silk straw hat underlined with saxo crepe de chine and trimmed /with pink spray, her suoea Oemg of jfawn suede. V " WALLES—'CAREY. - A pretty wedding -was solemnised at Knox Church, Bealey Avenue, on October I, the Rev Dr Erwin ohi dating, when Miss Dorothy Carey, eldest daughter of Mr aud Mrs Carey, St .Albans, was married to Sir (ex-Riflo-man) Cyril W. Walles, M.M., youngest •sou of Mrs A. Smith, St Albans. Tim bride, who entered tho church on the jam of her father, wore a dainty frock of heavy embroidery voile, with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet With white streamers. The bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Lily Carey, who looked very trinsome in white voile (With pink hat, and carried a shower bouquet of pink and white with streamers of _pink. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Charles (Walles. After tho ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s grandmother, only close relations of both families being present. In the evening a reception was held in the Winton Street Hall, when friends of Icth families, numbering two. hundred, were present, and i: most enjoyable time was spent in music -and dancing. The young couple rewived a large number of " presents.

■DUNCAN—JONES. The wedding took place at the Congregational Church, Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, of Miss Carrie Jones, of this city, to Mr Thomas Duncan, if Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr E. H. Jones, wore a very pretty ivory crepe de chine frock, tulle veil and orange blossom, and carried n_ beautiful shower bouquet. She was attended by. her sister. Miss it.. Jones, who wore a champagne crepe de chine frock, lace Leghorn hat, ard earned a bouquet of old gold primroses. The best man was Mr Morgan, of Wellington. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a cheque, and to the bridesmaid a silver purse. After the ceremony a reception was held at the “ Vilina,’’ Hataitai. TAYLOR—MILNE. The wedding was quietly celebrated on September 27. at the Linwood Methodist Church, of Miss Ethel Milne, daughter cf Mr ani Mrs 0. ?iiilne, Linwood, and Mr Owen Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs W. Taylor, Motneka, Nelson. The Rev Ji. Spencer performed iho ccrein my, and Miss Lucas presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe do chine and wore the customary wreath anl veil, arranged in mob cap style, and carried a. shower bouquet. sShe was attended by her cousin, Miss Elion Marsh, as bridesmaid, who wore a dress of ivory crepe de chine and white georgette hat to match, and carried a bouquet of blue and white dowers. Mr Bert Milne, brother or the bride, was best man. Mr and Mrs Taylor left on Tuesday for their future home in Nelson. RHILLEPS—THEE. A pretty wedding took place- at the Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, tba Rev W, Walker officiating, when Miss Elsie Tuer, Richmond, was married to Mr E• JPhillips, of Glenroy. Miss L. Straw presided at the organ. Tho bride, who was given away by her cider brother, Mr -George Tuer, looked l arming :u a dainty white silk frock •trimmed wi th pearls, and sap wore the wreath and veil mobbsd-oap stylo, and carried a bouquet of beautiful white flowers, the gift of tint bridfijffocm. Miss Vera Tuer, only sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She also wore a white silk frock and shell pink crepe do chine hat, and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Miss Jean Tuer, a small niece of tho bride, was flower girl, and looked sweat in a thsdl ptofe 6W durinMn® freak. and shn vy&M h hawk wm afld ,

hyacinths. Tho bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr D. R. Phillips. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of at tho Oadena Tea Rooms. The bride’s travelling costume was of grey with ha* to match. KITCHEN TEA. A kitchen tea was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs j. F. Duncan, at her home in Oashel Street, for Miss Othlie Bean, whose popularity was evidenced by tho many useful kitchen utensils which she received. An interesting competition was held, and during the afternoon the pianoforte solos contributed by Mrs Fail-burst and tho songs contributed by Mias Emily Foster (Dunedin) were very much enjoyed. Mrs Duncan wore a. charming pleated frock of shell pink ninon. The drawing-room was decorated with anemones and the dining-room (where afternoon tea was served) with white blossom. Amongst those present wore Mrs W. 3. Bean, Miss Loulio Bean, Mrs R. E. M’Dougall, Mrs Carey-Hill, Mrs J. Nixon, Mrs Andreao, Mrs Murray, Mrs Cyril Ward, Mrs Cayley Robinson, Miss Viva Robinson, Mrs Stanley Foster, Miss Emily Foster (Dunedin!, Mrs W. F. Browne, Mrs Qrtano, Miss Dot Cook, Miss Stella Murray and Miss Nancy Williams. WELCOME HOME. _ flic Christchurch Welcoirio Homo Society, which since the cessation of hos--tilities has been actively engaged in extending tho ‘'glad hand” to soldiers on their return to Clmstehureh, held its seventh welcome home social and danco in tiie Ridgley Hall on Thursday evening. The function passed off very successfully, being thoroughly enjoyed by a large attendance of soldiers and civilians. As a result of the efforts of voluntary workers of the society, tho ballroom presented a very attractive appearance, the scheme of decoration being carried out with a plentiful supply of spring tinted flowers and greenery. daintily festooned from wall to wall, while largo circular designs, fashioned from coloured paper, were suspended from various parte of the ceiling, and a long “Welcome Home” sign stretched along one- side of the hall. Tho exterior front of the ball and supper room. was decorated with streamers of flags, and red. white and blue bunting-. During tire evening Mr It. H. -Stillwell, honorary secretary and organiser of tho society, in a brief speech, heartily welcomed the returned soldiers, and then invited tho audience to stand and sing “ For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” There was a hearty response. Messrs E. Jackson (piano) mi Morrison (violin) cupplied. excellent. mms fw diyjonsh which wan. tito

main feature of the entertainment. Mr Gunter acted: as M.C. The returned soldiers present wore:—Sergeants Hill and Hamilton, Privates M’Ca.rty. L. J. Brett, D. H. Morrison, J. Butters, J. Eld ridge, J. Speirs, P. Noon, Lntton and J. J- O’Connor, Drivers W. Hart, Doig, H. F. Lamb, Irving, E. Clark. J. Joss, P. Withers and B. Harrison, and Trooper W. D. Hill. AN APOLOGY. IW. A. COLWILL, Furrier, 2CS, High 5 Street, APOLOGISE to all my Customers whom I kept waiting so long last winter lor their Goods owing to work ooming in to me from all over the Dominion. I wou'd suggest to avoid similar troublo next winter that you bring yonr Furs in at once, when thoy can bo remodelled with tfie latest designs. 1