BEACONSFIELD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 220, 17 August 1939, Page 3

BEACONSFIELD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) BEACONSFIELL), Aug. 16. The social and bridge evening in aid of golf funds was an outstanding success. In spile of the fact that when many of the bridge enthusiasts set out from their homes snow was already falling, the attendance was very good. Big log fires wore ready to warm the players in both the dining and drawing rooms, which were beautifully decorated with cyclamen, lac-analias, violets and Iceland poppies. The guests were received by Mrs Snell, who was attired in frock and shoes of while spotted wine taffeta with pleated trimmings. She was assisted by Mrs N. Short, who wore floral green and white silk. Play began at 8 o’clock and finished at 11 p.m. A party of six also sat down to a game of mono polv. Mr J. Old, on behalf of the Beaoonsficld Golf Club, thanked Mr and Mrs Snell and Mrs Short for the enjoyable evening. The funds would benefit considerably. The winners at bridge were: Mrs D. Old and Mr J. Strickland. A guessing competition was won by Mr N. Malcomson, of Feilding. Mr R. Jaggavd won at monopoly, whilst Mr R. Quarrie won tho taipo game. Among those present were Mr and Mrs E. R. Bridge (Keilding), Mr and Mrs J. Old, Mr and Mrs J. Wither, Mr and Mrs R. Bridge (Paliiatua), Mr and All's D. Old, Mr and Airs A. Snell, Air and, Airs N. Short, Air and Airs C, Curtis, All- and Airs Leicester, Mcscianics C. Corpc. S. Coleman A. Rcvcll (Taihape). D. Wheclan (Ceylon), Afisses N. Pearce, J. Old, D. Shannon. N. Old, AL Clare. B. Snell, Messrs F. Arrow, T. Wilson (Tapue), R. Quarrie. G. Coggin, R. Jaggard, E. Buchanan, F. Ackerman. R. Coley, Af. AlcLean, J. Strickland, and N. Alalconison. Air and Mrs R. Bridge, of Pahiatua, were recent guests of Air and Airs A. Snell. Mrs R-cvcll. of Taihape, has been the guest of her sister, Airs S. Coleman, of Beaconsficld. Aliss E. Brown, Palmerston North, has been a visitor to Beaconsfield. The weather in the valley has keen wintry and squally, light sprinklings of snow falling over the week-end. The strong wind blowing oft the snow-covered ranges was bitterly cold. The men will continue play in the golf championship next Saturday; tho drawwill be posted up' in the club house next Saturday. The Strickland Button changed hands again during match play last Saturday, when A. Snell, who has held it for some time, lost to R. Quarrie. the game going to tho last stroke on the last hole. F. Arrow has the next challenge. The following is tho draw for play next Saturday for the rose howl and Etna •.Cup; Miss J. Wither v. Aliss AI. Clare, Airs D. Old v. Airs J. Wither, Airs C. Curtis v. Miss N. Old, Miss X. Pearce v. Alls C. Gorpe, Mrs J. Old v. Miss L. Stratford, Miss I>. Shannon v. Miss T. Old, Airs N. Short v. Mrs A. Shannon, Airs A. Snell v. Aliss B. Shannon.

A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends was solemnised in S't. John’s Anglican Church, Feilidng. on Saturday, August 5, when Florence Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Shackleton, of “Merivale,” Ilunlerville, was married to Francis Raymond, younger son of Mrs R Iv. Usmar and the late Mr F. 11. Lsmar, of- Beaconsfiold. Archdeacon F. 11. Petrie ofliciated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, presented a picture of stately beauty in a lovely gown of magnolia satin, cut on classical lines. The ruching on the dia-mond-shaped bodice matched that on the high shoulders of the long sleeves, which were finished with a row of tiny buttons from the elbow to the wrist. The slimfitting skirt flared into a long graceful train and the beautiful large square lace veil, worn with a coronet of orange blossom, fell softly to form a second train. Three rows of pearls were worn and to complete her toilette the bride carried an cxqluisite bouquet of water lilies, roses and maiden-hair fern. In attendance on the bride woro her two sisters, Vera and Jean, of Wellington, who were similarly attired in Victorian frocks of Marina bine, featuring a fully gathered bodice caught at the neckline with tiny violet bows. The gored skirts were slim-fitting to the hips, then fell in a full flare to the hemline. They wore matching mittens, silver shoes, and carried posies of violets, freesias, and asparagus fern. Worn on their heads were top knots of the same shadings. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Frank Whitehead as best man and Mr Herbert Shackleton as groomsman, Mr and Mrs F. Shackleton received their guests at a recention, Mrs Shackletoll wearing a prunella model frock and fur coat with matching hat and accessories. She carried a posy of roses of toning shades. Assisting her was Mrs R. K. Usmar attired in a smart navy costume, hat and handbag to match; she carried a posy of autumn roses and anemones. Present also was the bride’s grandmother, Mrs R, Ireland, of Wancanui.' Holding pride of place at the bridal table wis a beautiful two-tiered cako made and decorated by the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs D. C. Old. The bridal couple later departed by car for the south, the bride looking most attractive in a t.cal blue suit, navy hat, gloves, and shoes, and she carried a musquash' fur coat.