LADIES' LETTER.

Northern Advocate, 21 March 1925, Page 2

LADIES' LETTER.

(Ninon always glad to revive news .if " social items — we/adings, 'lances, parties, and sq on—for in- l elusion >a her letter Communic* tions should be addressed to her at the office of the "Northern Advocate, '* or contributors should ring telephone 492.) Dear Valerie, — There are severe hats for fat faces, faces, lively picture ones for willowy women, and the cheeriest pull-ons for the piquant type that simply couldn't resist a soft hat with a pointed crown covered with embroidery in mixed colourings that had a patchwork effect. This new trimming is composed of pieces of coloured material stitched all round with gold or silver thread and then appliqued over the hat. Most hats have bows or tufts of feathers to finish them off, and the tiny turnedup brim is becomingly faced with dark velvet. The crowns are oval or Pierrot shaped, and very soft, so that you can punch, them into any shape you please.

Mr and Mrs Winchester have returned from a trip to Melbourne and Sydney and are spending a few weeks at Onerahi.

Mrs Wright (Mt. Eden, Auckland) is the guest of Mrs C. W. Biaset.

Miss Alma McKay gave a delightful "Kitchen Evening" last Thursday in honour of Miss Linda Cleary, whose marriage is to take place soon after Easter. Most of the time was spent in dancing. After supper the parcels were opened, Miss Cleary receiving many useful gifts. A competition was won by Mrs Crane and Mr Crimp.

Mrs W. Walker, Powhiri Avenue, has returned from a visit to Napier.

Mrs Dunnage (Napier) is the guest of Mrs J. W. Otway, Kamo Road. **. * * Mrs W. Jack has returned home. * # » «

The friends of Miss Doris Gibbons will be interested to know that she was married this week to Mr McSkimming, of Bulls.

Mrs Gus McKay gave a charming bridge evening for Mrs Stubbs -last Saturday. There were four tables and the prizes were won by Mrs L. G. Hill and Mrs Thorne. Others present were Mesdames Brainsby, Benjamin, Day, Millington, Bisset, ,T. McKay, Hall, Bevins, Jack, Richardson, H. Crane, Sword and Harden.

Mrs A. R. Benjamin also entertained in Mrs Stubb's honour on Wednesday afternoon. Bridge was played, tlie prize-winners being Mrs C. E. Woolley and Mrs A. Jack. The rooms were artistically arranged with sweet peas, zinnias 'and belladonna lilies. ; The guests included Mesdames Stubbs, J. S. "Woolley, Crane, Sword, Simmons, Gus McKay, Long, Wright, A. .Tack, Brainsby, Archibald, Carter (Wellington), Thorne, Bisset, H. Smith, Ward, W. Jack, H. Crane, Hall, L. G. Hill, Bevins, Thompson, Day, C. E. Woolley and Miss Main. » * • » Yet another party at which Mrs and Mr Stubbs were the guests of honour was given last night by Madame Brainsby and Mrs A. Jack, at the former's home. There were 3f> bridge players, and ample space for ' 'them was found in Madame Brainsby's charming room, which was very prettily decorated. The evening's play was most enjovable, and the prizes went to Mrs East and Mr Millington. —NTXOX. WEDDIXG. HENDERSON" —MeLEOD. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Stephen's Church, Heme Bay, Auckland, 011 March 11, when Miss Gladys May MeLeod, of Heme Bay, was married to Mr James Ernest Henderson, of Wliangarei. The officiating minister was the Bev. Fraser Barton. The bride, who was given away "by her father, Mr J. A. MeLeod, wore -a draped gown of white crepe de chine, with pearl ornaments and lace sleeves. Her veil was fastened with a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of white dahlias and carnations. She was attended by two bridesmaids, her sister, Miss Rita MeLeod, and the bridegroom 's sister, Miss Dorothy Henderson. Miss Rita MeLeod wore a pretty frock of pale blue erepe de chine and her shower bouquet AA-as pink and blue. Miss Dorothy Henderson was dressed in rose pink erepe de chine and carried a pink and mauve shower bouquet. 1 Both bridesmaids wore black georgette picture hats, trimmed with blue and pink, respectively. Mr Ritlpli Dipplo acted as best man and Mr Jack MeLeod as groomsman.

A reception was afterwards held at the "■Symo," Symonds Street. Tlie bride travelled in a navy embroidered costume and black cloche hat.