WOMEN’S NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 109, 8 April 1926, Page 11

WOMEN’S NOTES

French hairdressing experts have decided that the new fashion must reveal the ears.

Mrs S. Foster, of Rongotea, accompanied by Mrs J. Parker, left by tho express this morning lor Dunedin.

Mrs George Seifert, ,of Hamilton, is spending a holiday with Mrs Louis Seifert, Broad street, Palmerston North.

A bulletin concerning Princess'Victoria’s illness states that tho pnoumonia is resolving satisfactorily in both lungs. Tho patient’s general condition is improving slowly.

Miss M. C. Suistod, who has been a mfmbcr of tho staff of the Pahiatua Post Office for some time has retired upon superannuation. Slio was met by the staff and presented with a token of their esteem, Mr Kilvington, the postmaster, making the presentation.

At Dannevirke this week Miss Clarinda McKinnon, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McKinnon, of Gordon street, Dannevirke, was married to Mr Reginald Burdett Gosnell, eldest son of Mrs Gosnell and the lato H. Gosnell, of Feilding.

Mrs Ellis, of Wisconsin, America, fishing off Cape Brett, this week put up a record as regards lady anglers, by landing three large swordfish in one day, tho fish weighing 3401 b, 3121 b, and 2601 b.

Tho Duke and Duchess of York have moved to No. 17 Burton street, where the Duchess lived prior to her marriage, states a Loudon cable. This will in future be their town house. Women are particularly interested in view of' an important domestic event, for which nursery preparations are being mado. A marriage of interest was solemnised at Knox Church, Dannevirke, on Saturday, when Gladys, the youngest daughter of the lato Mr A. L. Gordon and Mrs Gordon, of Swinburn street Dannevirke, was married to Cedric Alexander, eldest son of Mr anil Mrs A. Greig, of Cameron road, Napier. Mr J. Curd, of Palmerston North, fulfulled the duties of best man. A pleasing little ceremony took place at the C. M. Ross Co.’s business premises in Foxton last week, when . the local staff presented Miss Mcln- . tosh with a bedroom clock as a token ■ of esteem upon her retiring from the ftrm. Tho presentation was made by I Mr D. Christie, local manager, who j referred to tho recipient’s faithful serj vices as head of the showroom and tho i high esteem in which she is held by ! the firm and public. Oil behalf of tho j firm ho wished Miss Mclntosh success and happiness in her new appointI ment at Palmerston North. Miss McIntosh suitably acknowledged tho gift and kindly sentiments expressed on her behalf.—Foxton correspondent. j From an early hour on Wednesday morning the Awapuni racecourse presented a sceno of unusual bustle and din, as the remaining Girl Citizens were preparing for the homeward journey to their respective communities. By 10 a.m. the camp was void of Girl Citizens, who all departed filled with tho hope that, at the next Dominion conference, it might bo their lot to represent their community. The counsel-

lors who remained spent the day discussing plans and methods for programmes, for tho citizens movoment for tho coming year, and tho methods employed in religious teaching for adolescents. Counsellors and citizens alike all joined in their appreciation of tho leader of the conference, Miss Lila W. Bridgman, tho National chief counsellor of the movement, and have gono back to their communities filled with inspiration for the work, and anxious to make it a vital force in the lives of girls. Miss Bridgman leaves shortly for Australia, and Misses Griffin and Hall, of the National Y.W.C.A. staff, return to Wellington at the end of the week. The members of tho conference feel that much of the success of tho camp was due to tho practical assistance so readily given by the Palmerston North Board of Directors and local residents and firms, and the Press. The conference could not close without specially mentioning tho work of Miss 0. E. Jones, tho general secretary of tho local Y.W.C.A.

WEDDINGS

ROSE—JAMIESON

A wedding of local interest was solemnised in the Cuba Street Methodist Church yesterday, when Betty, youngest daughter of Mr John Jamieson, of Foxton lino, was joined in tho bonds of matrimony to Arthur, eldest son of Colonel and Mrs J. M. Rose, of “Lossicbrae,” Awapuni. Rev. H. T. Peat was tho officiating minister, while Mr W. Flatt presided at the organ. Tho church was decorated for tho occasion by friends of the bride. The bride, who entered tho church on the arm of her father, was attired in a simple gown of cream georgetto, hand embroidered. Her only ornament was a beautiful string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. A train of palo pink georgette was held in placo by a dainty pearl clasp, while tho orthodox veil and orange blossoms completed tho toilette. She carried a dainty bouquet of pale pink roses, pink bouvardia and maidenhair fern. Attending the bride was Miss Marjory Boyd, of Palmorston North, who wore a frock of shell pink georgette, beaded in silver and sequins over pale pink charmeuse. Her headdress was of palest tulle, while her bouquet was of pink roses and lavender lace flowers, tied with lavender ribbon. Miss Elva Jamieson, niece of tho bride, mado a charming flower girl, being attired in lavender georgette. She carried a basket of lavender asters. The bridegroom was supported by Mr W. A. Sharp, of Levin, as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Freeman's, Mrs Randall, sister of tho bride, receiving tho guests in a gown of navy silk marocain, her posy being of red gerberas, black berries and maidenhair fern. Mrs Rose was gowned in grey garbardine and carried a posy of roses, violets and maidenhair fern. Tho happy couple left later on their honeymoon which is to bo spent in tho south, tho bride travelling in an ensemble suit of rose-dc-Barry faced cloth, trimmed with fur, and velour hat.

WILSON—CLEAVER. On Tuesday afternoon at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, Miss Elsie Cleaver, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Cleaver, of “Carlingford,” Argyle Avenue, was married to Mr Alfred "Wilson, eldest son of Mrs T. Wilson, Auckland. Rev. Canon Fancourt was tho officiating clergyman and Mr J. Holmes Runnicles presided at tho organ. The church was prettily decorated with autumn foliage and flowers and during the service the hymn, “Tho Voice That Breathed O’er Eden,” was sung by the congregation. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in white satin beaute with apron panel of georgette bordered with silver lace. Her embroidered tulle veil was worn off her faco and caught with orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of white roses, asters and maidenhair fern. Tho bride was attended by Miss Dell Cleaver, her sister, as chief bridesmaid and Miss Nan Lord (cousin of tho bride). Miss Maida Cleaver (sister of the bride) was little flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Will Lawson (Auckland) as best man, and Mr Woodiwill (Longburn), as groomsman. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Cleaver entertained their guests at the Orango Hall, Lombard street. Mrs Cleaver received her guests in a frock of black panne velvet, black brocaded satin coat and black liat, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs J. Shaw (Newbury), aunt of the bride, wore black striped crepe-dc-cliine, black hat. and black and white paisley scarf; Mrs Cleaver (senior), grandmother of tho bride, black brocaded satin, black ostrich stole, black and gold liat.

HAIWEY-DE ROSA. The wedding took place at St. Patrick’s Church on Monday evening of Miss Ada de Rosa, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. do Rosa, Pitt street, Palmerston North, to Mr S. J. Harvey, second son of Mr and Mrs Harvey, Pirie street, Palmerston North. Rev. Eather (PBeirne performed the ceremony, and during the service Miss Violett Bartlett sang “Ave Maria.” Miss Cora Bartlett played the “Bridal March” as tho bride entered the church, and the “Wedding March” ns tho bride and bridegroom left. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of cream crepe-de-cheno and georgette with silver lace panel on file front of tho frock. Her embroidered tulle veil was worn off her face and caught with orango blossoins, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white roses and maidenhair fern. Tho bride was attended by her three sisters, M isses Phoebe, Lena and Maimie, ns bridesmaids and flower girl respectively. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Eairey as best man and Mr B. Brown ns groomsman. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs do Rosa held a reception in tho Orange Hall. Mrs de Rosa received her guests in a fawn Mil anese silk costume with hat to match, and carried an autumn-tinted bouquet. Mrs Harvey was in a nigger brown embossed velvet frock with hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of mauvo flowers. Tho newly-married couple left later for their honeymoon, tho bride travelling in an ensemble suit of old gold shade, rust brown hat and squirrel fur.

WATSON-DRURY. A wedding of interest took place on Tuesday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, when Miss Elsie Drury, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Drury, Langston Avenue, Palmerston North, was married to Mr Raymond Watson, son of Mrs A. Watson, Lombard street, Palmerston North. Rev. G. T. Brown performed the ceremony. The bride, wiio was given away by her brother, woro a frock of cream georgette and lace. Her embroidered tulle veil was fastened to her hair with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern. Miss Fenton (Auckland) was bridesmaid, and she was in a frock of powder blue crepe-de-cliene, black liat, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Mr C. Lyford was best man. After the

ceremony .Mr and Mrs Drury held a reception at Freeman’s Lounge.

COWLING—JEFFREY

The marriage of Mr William Cowling, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Cowling, of Grey street, Palmerston North, to Miss Gladys Jeffrey, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Jeffrey, of Tiakitahuna, was celclnyled at All Saints Church on March 24. Rev. G. W. Dent officiating. The bride-wore a gown of cream georgette and silver lace and carried a bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by the bridegroom’s cousin, Miss Dorothy Fitzsimmons, and her sister, Miss Elsie Jeffrey, as bridesmaids. Both wore blue crcpe-de-chine dresses with gold trimmings and carried bouquets of roses. Misses Vera Jeffrey, the bride’s youngest sister, and Merle Scanlon, her niece, acted as flower girls. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Len Cowling, while Mr Allan Jowett was groomsman. Tho honeymoon was spent at Wanganui and New Plymouth, the bride travelling in a brown tunic with hat and shoes to match.

WHITE—THOMPSON. The wedding took place in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon of bliss Elsie Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Thompson, Glen Oroua, and Mr Arthur S. White, of Rongotea. Rev. G. T. Brown performed tho ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of cream satin marocain trimmed with pearls and radium lace. Her tulle veil was caught to her hair with a bandeau of pearls, and she carried a bouquet of white asters and maidenhair fern. Misses Vera and Mavis Thompson attended their sister as bridesmaids. The former wore pale pink marocain and lace and carried a bouquet of flowers to match her frock; and the latter palo blue marocain and bouquet to match. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr Jack White as best man and Mr George White as groomsman. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Thompson held a reception at Freeman’s Lounge. Mrs Thompson received her guests in a frock of fawn gabricord and fawn hat. Mrs White was in a navy costume and hat.

DRUIDS’ EUCHRE. The fortnightly euchre tournament, under the auspices of tho Druids’ Lodge was held last night. There was a good attendance and a pleasant evening was spent. The prize-winners were as follow: Ladies Mrs Fletcher (olb box of tea) ; consolation, Mrs Zimmerman (50 flour) ; men, Mr Cornish (51b box of tea); consolation, Master Fletcher (50 flour).

ALL SAINTS’ BEACH HOME. Tho matron of All Saints’ Beach Homo acknowledges gifts from th&following for the past month : —Foxton Beach: Mrs Alsop, cabbages; Mr Dawson, fish, clothing, fruit; Air Hart, free rides to children, free cartage of goods; Mr Hartley, fish; Mr Davey, firewood; Presbyterian Sunday School, cakes, buns, fruit, milk. Foxton: Mr Bauckham, billycan; Mrs F. Robinson, flowers, fruit, buns, milk, vegetables, butter; Mrs Walls, buns; Mr Perreau, buns, clothing; Mrs F. Easton, children’s clothing; Air Cresswell, tomatoes, vegetables; Mr A. E. Scott, S dozen cordials; Mrs A. S. Easton, sack sugar, flowers, sack oatmeal, milk, jam; Mrs J. Burr, case of apples; “A Friend,” sack apples, old clothing; Airs Christie, tomatoes, apples; All Saints’ part sack vegetables. Palmerston North: Airs Nairn, tomatoes, pears; Alessrs Aladgo Bros., free rides to Palmerston North: Mr Owtram, case of apples; All's H. Akers, case of peaches; Airs W. Fancourt, toys, sweets; Airs O. Alonrad, cakes; Airs Taylor, cakes, buns. Oroua Downs: Airs Caithness, sack of cabbages. Hawera: St. Alary’s Young Women’s Bible class, clothing, books, toys. Sandon: Harvest Thanksgiving, sacks of vegetables, sacks of potatoes. Carterton: Air B. Roberts, case of tomatoes. Aloutoa: Airs Alohekey, box of jams. Rata: Airs W. S. Alarshall, case of pears, ltangiotu: Sunday School, milk, cake, sandwiches. Wellington: Airs J. Castle, gramaphone records; Afr G. Barltrop, magic lantern, water filter; Airs G. Barltrop, materials, toys; Airs Stewart, children’s coats; Airs R. Alitchell, children’s feeders, children’s clothing; Airs Ala.vo, children’s clothing; Airs Cell, children’s clothing; Airs Jenkins, children’s toys; All's E. J. Bartley, dinner knives.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S FAMILY. LOS ANGELES, March 26.| A second son has been born to Charlie Chaplin, whose wife is still under 18 years of ago. Chaplin’s school-girl bride, formerly Lita Grey, gave birth to a son in Juno last. AUSTRALIAN “INVASION.” EVE GRAY'S LUNCHEON. LONDON, March 28. To eelebrato the invasion of Australian actresses, Eve Gray, who is starring in “Nino Forty-five” at the Duke of York’s Theatre, is organising a luncheon. Sho is inviting Miulgc Elliot, from the “Midnight Follies,” Clarice Hardwicke, who is starring in “Rose Marie,” Kitty Reidy who is the lead in “Wildflower,” Shelagh Hunter and Diana Wilson, both of whom aro appearing in “Kid Boots,” Vera Pearce, Gladys Moncrief from “Riki Tiki,” the musical comedy which is to open at the Gaiety on April IG, and Kiera Tusan from the “Blue Kitten.” The menu and wines will be exclusively Australian. LADIES’ UNDERCLOTHING. REDUCING THE WEIGHT. LONDON, March 20. Paris fashion experts are decreeing the skimpiest lingerie. They consider a woman overdressed if her underclothing exceeds two ounces in weight. They aro discarding crepe de clienc as too weighty, and aro introducing a material named tips© voile, which actually, is triple-threaded veiling. They point out that a single garment the weight of a handkerchief now does duty where six formerly were worn.