WEDDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 8, 7 December 1935, Page 13

WEDDING.

JOHNSON—GOODING. A wedding of interest took place on December 4, at St. Patrick’s Church, Broadway, the contracting parties being Eileen Bertha, daughter of Mr S. A. Gooding and the late Mrs Gooding, of Palmerston North, and Henry, son of Mr and Mrs H. Johnson, of Whangarei. The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. Monsignor MacManus, while Miss C. Bartlett presided at the organ. Escorted by her father, the bride made a picture in a gown of cream charmeuse 6atin, cut on classical lines, with a flowing train. The sleeves were long and tight-fitting. From a silver halo head-dress a veil fell in soft folds, a sheaf bouquet of cream and gold roses and sweet peas being carried. The matron of honour, Mrs C. Carter (sister of the bride), wore pale pink lace with picture hat and satin shoes to tone, and carried a sheath bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas. Mr C. Day carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held, the guests being Mr and Mrs W. R. Gooding. Mr and Mrs S. V. Gooding, Mr and Mrs R. Dauke, Mr and Mrs E. Stevens, Mr and Mrs C. Williams, Mr and Mrs F. G. Murphv, Mr and Mrs Loun, Mesdames P. Small, McCook Atkins, Sinclair. C. V. Day, H. Hill, Misses J. Craig. M. Small, Messrs C. R. Carter and P. Small.

Later, Mr and Mrs H. Johnson left hy car, the bride travelling in a fawn ensemble, brown and fawn spotted hat and shoes to tone. Their future home will be in Palmerston North.

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

FINAL SOCIAL FOR YEAR

To mark the conclusion of another school year, the students at the Palmerston North Technical High School held a fancy dress social in the assembly hall last night, a most enjoyable time being spent. Many of the frocks were very picturesque, while the decorative scheme gave to the function a carnival appearance which added to the enjoyment. A programme of vocal and instrumental items was presented in the early portion of the evening, the contributors being:—Pianoforte solo,'Miss Winnie Cox; vocal solo, Miss Nancy Robertson; recitation, Miss Edna Robertson; recitation, Miss Edna Williams; vocal duet, Mr R. Robinson and Miss June McKenzie; tap dance, Misses Phyllis James and Leah Wills; dance duo, Misses Lorraine Major and Nora Straker, to the accompaniment of a solo by Miss Nancy Robertson ; while the “Boys of Rumpus Ridge” gave an amusing topical extravaganza. Accompaniments were played by H. Radford and Miss Gwen Peters. Games, competitions and dancing to a professional orchestra kept the company fully interested throughout the evening.

WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. ,

The annual meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday afternoon, the president (Miss M. Moore) occupying the chair. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Wilson, Mrs Seaddcn, and Miss King. Mrs Ritchie conducted devotional exercises, and gave the scientific fact, and said that although the prohibition cause had recently suffered a severe defeat, this did not alter the fact that the liquor traffic was as great an evil as ever and by educating the young as to its deadly effect it could at least be kept in check. Mrs liodder read the correspondence. One letter was from Mrs Paterson, of Pahiatua, advising that as Miss Henderson had resigned her position as Dominion corresponding secretary, Miss Janet Atkinson (Miss Kirk’s niece) was willing to take her place. It was decided that a letter of appreciation be sent to Miss Henderson, thanking her for the faithful and valuable service she had rendered for many years. Another letter from the local branch of the Alliance stated that defeat had not brought discouragement, and asking for a donation towards their funds. The request was agreed to. A third letter was from the secretary of the Eltham Union, stating that Mrs Holland, president of that branch, had come to Palmerston North, and that their loss'would be Palmerston North’s gain, A letter from Mrs Ritchie was read, stating that she would be compelled to give up the jiosition of scientific superintendent owing to failing eyesight. General regret was expressed at this, and appreciation of the wonderful work that Mrs Ritchie had done for so many years. No successor was appointed to her place, the hope being expressed that her sight would improve, and that she might be able to carry on a little longer. Reports of the year’s work were then presented by the recording secretary (Miss C. Jamieson), the corresponding secretary (Mrs liodder), the treasurer (Miss V. Wilson), the cradle roll superintendents (Mrs Dorset and Mrs Penketh), the hospital visitor (Mrs Dorreen), the White Ribbon agent (Miss F. Hunter) and the White Ribbon rejxnler (Airs AlcConnon). The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place. Afiss Aloore was reinstated as president amidst applause.. The. other officers were reappointed, two exceptions being the recording secretary and the treasurer. These positions were to be left open until the beginning of next year, with the hope that suitable persons might then be found to fill them. Aliss Aloore said that prohiibtion was not the only cause - in which the W.C.T.U. took a share. The Bible-in-Schools League had their interest and support and four representatives had been appointed to act on it, namely, Mesdames Hodder, Thompson, Dorreen and herself. The National Council of AVomen was another cause in which they were concerned. the two representatives from the union being Airs Clausen and herself. She was also pleaded to state that one of the members was a Justice of the Peace, namely. Airs Collins. The health stamp ’ campaign was another movement in which they took an interest, she and Airs Dorreen being the representatives on that committee. She hoped all present would buy health stamps to help the children. Hospital visiting was another interest. She hoped Airs Dorreen, the hospital visitor, would »«p----ply. names of patients monthly, so that prayer could be offered for them. The hostesses were Airs Singli and Airs Dorset. The meeting closed with the singing-of the Doxology.