FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18335, 18 February 1920, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

ft NEWS AND NOTES. Miss Silvester (Timaru) is in town. Mrs J. Benson Wyman (Auckland) is staying at the Clarendon. Miss Manning is the guest of Mrs Fricst in Timaru. Miss Ina Warner has returned from a visit to Timaru.

Lady .Rhodes returned to Christchurch yesterday from the north.

Miss Godfrey (New Plymouth) is visiting friends in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Harvey Paterson are in town.

Dr and Mrs Stanley Foster are staying at. The Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Lady Rodwell (Fiji) has returned to Timaru after a few days spent in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Gordon Fraser (New Plymouth) are staying at the Clarendon.

Mrs Leicester Matson and Miss Valmai .Matson left Timaru yesterday on a week’s holiday. Mrs Harley Thomas arrived in town yesterday, and is staying at the United Service.

Mr and Mrs Percy Elworthy arrived in Christchurch on Monday, and are staying, at "Warner’s. Mr and Mrs Cyril Ward have returned to their home in Merivale Lane after spending several weeks at North Brighton. Miss Clarfc Stringer (Brisbane) arrived in Christchurch yesterday by tho Manuka, and is the guest of Mrs T. A. Stringer, St Aibans. The wedding took place recently in Timaru. of Afissi Lilian Margaret Hawkes, daughter of Air and Airs It. N. Hawkes, Timaru, to Dr Christopher A. R. Davies, of Karori, Wellington. Dr Davies was for some time on the military staff of the Christchurch Hospital. lhe Christchurch Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade held its fortnightly meeting on Alonday evening, Miss Alilb presiding. After the business for the evening was transacted, the lady corps superintendent gave a practical demonstration on linseed poulticing, mustard plasters and boracic fomentations.

The funeral of the late Airs Darling took place at Rangiora yesterday afternoon, her remains being interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. Many of her personal friends attended, and the bearers were Messrs AV. Al’Gruer, R. Ball, W. A. Rowse and C. I. Jennings, representing the Rangiora Literary Institute. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the Institute Committee, Women’s Christian Temperanco Union, Presbyterian Women’s Alission. Union and other friends. .

A very enjoyable evening was spent at Airs Gilbert’s, Mowbray Street, on Alonday last, taking -the form of a kitchen party in honour of Aliss Gulliek, who is / to be married this week. Aluch amusement was caused when the various gift, parcels were opened, especially one whicNfewns found Ho contain a piece of coal, a very appreciable gift these days of coal shortage. Several guests contributed, musical items, which with games and supper brought a successful evening to a close. The annual meeting of subscribers to the Children’s Convalescent Cottage at New Brighton was held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Friday. Airs Croasdaile Bowen presided. The annual report and bal-ance-sheet were passed for printing. Airs Bowen was re-elected president; Alesdames Norton Francis, Holland and Pairman, vice-presidents ; Alesdames H. D. Andrews, A. Cox and Buller to the Admitting Committee ; and Aliss A. M. Ollivier, honorary secretary and treasurer. Alesdames Bowen and Pairman were authorised to - sign cheques conjointly with tire honorary secretary. Dr Pairman whs requested to continue his work of examining the children before their admission to the Home, and a vote of thanks was passed to him and also to Drs Lester and Stevens. Votes of thanks also were passed to Air Beckett (honorary auditor), to Air AY. J. Alooro for controlling the investments, to Alessrs Izard, Loughnan and Fryer for their legal advice, and to the ladies of the visiting committee. It was reported that the average number of beds occupied per week was fifteen and a half, this number being greater by five than that of any previous year. Spero Powder prevents and destroys perspiration, odours, relieves eczema, chafing and prickly heat, eases sore feet and reduces inflammation. Spero is a pure white. odourless powder, harm less and antiseptic, and is obtainable at Ballantyno’s.' Price, Is. 9d packet. S

WEDDINGS

HAAIILTON—HA RLEY

A wedding of considerable interest which united two well-known Christchurch families, took place yesterday afternoon at St Alary’s Church, Alerivale. The church, which was beautifully decorated with pink and white flowers, was crowded with friends, evidencing the popularity of the bride and bridegroom. . The bride was Aliss AA’ynn Harley, daughter of Air and Airs L. AA’. Harley, • Rangiora, later of Sumner, and the bridegroom Air A’esey Hamilton, son of Air and Airs F. J. Hamilton, Redcliffs. The A-'en Archdeacon Haggitt performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in an exquisite gown of ivory crepe de chine and georgette, draped gracefully in Grecian fashion, the sleeves flowing and tho skirt caught up at the cordage. The train revealed a lining of delicate pale pink, and under her dainty net veil was a narrow coronal of myrtle leaves and orange blossom, and she carried a white ■ bouquet. The bridesmaid, Aliss Annette Harrison, wore a simple and becoming frock of champagne coloured georgette and a black hat, the effect being enhanced by a bouquet of flame coloured roses. Air Strachan Harris attended as best man After the ceremony a reception, mostly confined to relatives, was hold at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Aliss AA r ynn-AVilliamS.! in Merivnlo Lane. Airs Harley (mother of the bride) wore a smart navy blue crepe de chine frock with touches of cerise, and a navy and cerise hat. Airs Hamilton (mother of the bridegroom) wore a handsome heliotrope coat and skirt and hat to match. Aliss AVynn-AVilliams was in deep mauve crepe de chine and a black hat. Amongst the guests were Mr and Airs Cecil AA’ynn-AVilliams, Air and Airs Percy AA’ynn-AVilliams, Mrs Charles Hamilton and Miss Hamilton, Airs F. Robinson, Aliss Al. Robinson and the Alessrs Robinson. Airs Holder* ness, Air and Airs George Helm ore. Mr and -Mrs Million and Airs E. MiUton, Airs Rossmore AVilson and Aliss Wilson, Airs Harrison and Aliss Harrison. Later Mr and Airs A’esey Hamilton left on their-wedding trip/ the bride travelling in a tailored smoke-blue gabar dine coat and skirt, a, small black panne velvet Eat and white furs.

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