FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18571, 25 November 1920, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

NEWS AND NOTES. Staff NursM Hawkins and Thompson, of the Ohristehurch Hospital, hare resigned to take appointments elsewhere. Mr and Mrs Dan RiddTford har« r«. turned north. Mrs Appleby is visiting her son, Mr Hay Appleby, Ti'maru. Dean and Mrs Harper *r» Siting Tiniaru. Miss K. Barrett (Winchester) is vsittug Ohristchurch. Mrs N. Eastgata (Auckland) are staying at "Warner's. Mr and. Mrs T. O. Robinson (Mo"jnt Palm) are in town. Mr and Mrs Graham Scales have gon« to Ashburton. Mrs and Miss Sclanders (Nelson) are spending a holiday in Ohristchurch. Mrs Alan M'Carthy (Napier) is the guest ot Mrs H. J. Wood, Madras Street'. ' Mr and Mrs Cecil Webb (Sydney) have gone to the West Const after a stay in Ohristchurch. Miss Hart (Timaru), who has been to the West Coast, is spendmg a few days in Ohristchurch on hor way. south. Mr and Mrs W. S. Park (Levin), who have been in Ohristchurch for several days, have gone on to Mount Cook. Mrs Bond (Olaremont) lias returned t)-> her hoirrb, after a short stay in Christ churftfi. Mr. and Mrs D. Wcstenra, who have staying with Mrs Maitland Rich, (lave returned to Camln. Mr and Mrs W. 0. Campbell are expected in New Zealaud at the end of this month Mr and Mrs D./Stowell (Timaru) are In town, staying at the United Service, Mrs Monteith Nahr, accompanied by Mrs Monteith (Westport) is staying at lh» Clarendon. The engagement is announced of Miss Edith Se/itt, eldest daughter oi Mr and Mrs John Scott, Ruakapuka, Geraldine, to Mr Eric Thatcher, eldest son of Mrs and tho late Mr John Thatcher, " Riverside," Woodbury. The following were successful in passing an examination in Home Nursing hold on November 17 under the auspices of the St John Ambulance Association:—Mesdomes J. A'Court, R. L. Cossins, A. E. Herbert, A. K. Luck, A. Swanstoii, R. TomUnson and A. E: Wilson ; Misses W. Baker, I. T. Clarke, H. Doherty, R. D. Gilmcur, S. M'Koe, h A. Mooro, B. Spooner and K. A. H. Wardle.

A flannel dance was given by Mrs H. Ayers to her late pupils in the Lyttel-to-n Club Hall last evening. _ There were about seventy present. Misses D. Wales and N. Souden assisted Mrs Ayers. in making arrangements and looking after the young people, who spent a most enjoyable' time. Dance music was supplied by Mr A. Arnesson's orchestra, Mr 0. Ayers officiating as M.C. A dainty supper was served. The annual meeting of the Canter* hiry Mothers' Union was held in St John's schoolroom on Tuesday. Tlio Very Rev the Dean presided. A report and statement of accounts for the past year were submitted. Mrs Mathias gave a concise report of the year's work regarding the religious education scheme, and made an appeal for more help, either by donations, workers, or fcho prayers of "her fellow member s. The adoption of reports and balance-sheets was moved by Archdeacon Haggitt, who spoke of the work token tip by the Mothers' "Union, and urged that all matters undertaken should bo followed tip. Mr Carrington briefly seconded the adoption or reports and balancesheets and'the motion was carried. Mrs W. G. Roberts was elected president for the coming year. Mrs Marrinor, Mrs Blakiston and Mrs Frnor vice-presi-dents. Mrs Leach treasurer and , Mrs Hunter secretary. Mrs Fraer was elected delegate to the Women's National Council. A remit dealing with the welfao of young people was received from the St Chad's branch, and on the motion of the Dean was recommended' to the Mothers' Union Council for consideration and action. Mrs Roberts thanked the Dean for presiding, and on behalf of the members of the union wished him and Mrs Carrington a happy holiday and a safe return to New Zealand. Afternoon tea was handed round. The women of Ohristchurch had a sample of bargain-giving at Armstrong's sale yesterday, their two stores were thronged with buyers and no wonder when such wonderful value was offering in all departments. You need only look at the window to soo how thoy have reduced everything. To-day, Thursday, will be just as busy and the bargains will be just as great. X

WEDDINGS. GRIGG-CRACROFT MESON. A marriage uniting two woll known Canterbury families took place yesterday afternoon at St Michael's Church. Tho church was decorated with a mas»of whito flowers by girl friends of the bride. Tho bride was Miss Mary Cracroft Wilson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Oracroft Wilson, Cashmere, and the bridegroom Mr .Arthur Grigg, son of Mr and Mrs John Grigg, Longbeach. The ceremonv was performed by tho Rev W. P. Hughes, vicar of Sydenham, assisted by the Rev Charles Perry, vicar, of St Michael's. The bride" arrived at the church accompanied by her father, who gave her away. Siio wore a beautiful gown of oyster satin charmouse, simply _ fashioned, the square cut bodice being delicately embroidered, and the skirt being gracefullv drapad. Her long court train of oyster satin, lined with greon tissue, was embroidered at one end with a true lover's knot, and further trimmed with a silver laco collar. The tulle veil, prettily arranged, was embroidered in silver, and she carried a bouquet of white rows. A charmingly picturesque letinue was in attendance on the bride—tho Misses Prances and Doris Cracroft Wilson (her two sisters), Miss Betty Northcole, and Uvo train bearers, Sheila and Michnc-1 Maedonald (niece and nephew of the bridegroom). Tho three bridesmaids wore effective frocks of white frilled net and apple green silk, the bodices fashioned quaintly with a cross-over ceinture, widening into a sash tied in.a.bow at the back, tho ends forming a train, and the scalloped net skirt being piped with apple green. To add to the summery effect hats of silver lace and silver ribbon encrusted with preen leaves were worn, and bouquets of pink roses were carried. Tile little girl daintily attired in white not with touches of apple green, and the page in white, were in keeping, "'fie* best man was Mr Jack Grigg. and tho groomsmen, Messrs Fred'and Rossnioro Oracroft Wilson, Gilbert Grigg and Endell Wanklyn. The guests, numbering about two hundred, were entertained at the home of the bride's parents at Cashmere, where- the reception rooms and a mar-

qnee on the lawn were, artistically arranged and decorated. Mrs Oracroft Wilson (mother of the bride) wore a smart «rcy satin gown handsomely trimmed with black lace, and a black hat relieved with a pink rose. Mrs Grigg (mother of the bridegroom) was attired in fawn and blue-cloth with a hat to match. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Edward Grigg. Mr and Mrs J. D. Hall, Mr and Mrs AleeCracrott Wilson, Mr and Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs W. Westenra, Mr and Mrs Derek Westenra, Mrs Gerald Westenra, Mr and Mrs D. Fox, Mrs Hoathcoto Grey, Mrs Lancelot Lane, Miss Kitty Lane and Mrs Kenneth Maedonald. As Mr and Mrs Grigg left by car for then wedding tour the guests strewed their path with rose leaves. The bndo a going away frock was nnvy blue With alternate stripes of satin and taffeta, the panniered skirt being bunchy at the hips and caught in at the hem, oyer which frock was worn a darlc blue travelling cloak finished off with, blaok satin.- Ber blue picture hat accompanying this was trimmed with blue flowers and blue and gold ribbon.

BURNETT—SMITH. The wedding took placo recently at St James' Church, Oust, of Elizabeth, third daughter of the la to Mr and Mrs John Smith, West Eyreton, and .lames Burnett, Auckland and late of Bradford, England. The Rev, J. Hay officiated and Miss Marian Addinell, presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, wore a. becoming, costume and hat and carried a sheaf of arum lilies. She was attended by her sister as bridesmaid. Mr Jock Smith performed the duties of best man La'ter the bride and bridegroom left for the south where the honeymoon was spont. DRAWING~NEAR. Better make that appointment today. Christmas draws nearer every, hour. _ „ STANDISH AND PREECE. Makers of Gift Portraits. Studio, 244 High Street. 'Phone 845.