LADIES’ LETTER

Northern Advocate, 17 September 1927, Page 5

LADIES’ LETTER

I (Ninon is always glad to receive news F of social items—weddings, dances, parties, etc. —for inclusmn in her Letter. Communications should be * addressed to her at the Office of the “Northern Advocate.”) DEAR [VALERIE, — Miss S. McLennan, Kauri, is enjoying a holiday visit to Auckland, where she is the guest of her niece at Mt. Albert. • * * 4 Mrs Hall, of Hatea Street, since selling her pretty home, has been the guest of-Mrs J. M Steedrnan, Hatea Street, for the past ski weeks. t * t * Miss Eva Cutforth is paying a short visit to Auckland. • * * • Mr and Mrs J. G. Robertson have returned from Rotorua and taken up ■their residence in Mill Road. * * , * "• 'Miss Warner kindly contributed a vocal solo at (the Presbyterian Church service last Sunday evening, • * 9 * The friends of Mrs A. R. Low will regret to hear that she is ill in hospital. * • • * Mrs asnd Miss Warner, of Gxeymouth, paid a flying visit to Whangarei last week, and were the guests of Mrs Morrish, leaving again on Monday. • t • i Mrs Clare Woolley entertained the Bridge Twelve on Monday evening, « # « * Mrs Trimmer, Mrs McLean (Main’s Avenue), Mrs Morrish and Mrs Bannister were bridge hostesses this week. « •» * * N. Jack, Mill Road, returned from a visit to Auckland early this (week, after being present at her mother’s golden wedding function. * « • • Mrs Colmore Williams and Mrs Crump, of Dargaville, paid . a flying visit to Whangarei last Monday and (had a game of golf. ♦ • * * Mrs Henry Mackey, who was here for the supervising during the recent examination, returned to Auckland last week. • • .m 9 Mrs West, of Kamo Road, after a short visit to Auckland, returned last Saturday, . ■ • * * Miss Cooke, of . Second Avenue, who (has been in Sydney for some time past, has returned to Whangarei.

KAURI BACHELORS’ BALL. % ' ■ ■ Seldom has the Kauri Hall worn such a gay and festive appearance as it did on the night of September 9, when the bachelors of Kauri, to the number of 22'were “at home” to their friends. The committee who were responsible for the great success of the evening consisted of Messrs J. E. Mclnnes, McLeod, Dempster, Rang!, Codling, Clark, Taylor and Pilkington, with Mr Greenough as the energetic and capable secretary. The stage represented a summerhouse of ; latticework, interlaced with greenery and climbing exotic flowers. From this issued the sweet strains of jthe Sunbeam Orchestra, to which the young folk merrily danced the hours away, Mr McLeod being the very popular M.O. The variety and excellence of refreshments served proved beyond doubt that the bachelors know how to provide a good supper. Under the capable direction of Mr Greenhough, the 'hall was' gaily decorated with crimson and gold streamers and fans, while gay butterflies flitted over the dancers. High from the chandeliers hung long and lovely trails of greenery. This made an effective setting for the many bright and pretty frocks of the ladies, among whom were the following:— Mesdames O’Neill, black velvet frock with panel of silver; W. J. Bell, blue satin trimmed with silver lace; F. McDonald, black crepe-de-chine; J. Peat, black taffetas and georgette; Fairlie, henna crepe-de-chine, hand embroidered; Forsyth, brocaded crepe-de-chine and lace; Graham, black crepe-de-ehine; A. Drever, pale pink erepe-de-chine; Ay ton, cream silk; H. Coles, rose georgette, hand-painted, worn over silver tissue; Northwood, white brocaded erepe-de-chine with silver lace flounces; Dempster, navy silk; Reed, black satin trimmed with cream lace; Sykes, apricot satin with lace overdress; Benton, nattier blue pailette with shoulder posey; Codling, goldbeaded black erepe-de-ehine; Biggar, , blue- brocaded silk; O’Shea, green and gold satin; Cox, cream silk; Queripal, blue silk maroeain. Misses Uoxhead, blue erepe-de-chine trimmed with silver lace; M. McDonald, mauve satin with silver lace and scarf to match; Torr, blue satin with rose shoulder posey; 0. Torr, pale blue satin, pink georgette overdress; Dempster, mauve silk with lace overskirt; Willets, pale green crepe-de-ehine; B. Willets, rose georgette and cream lace; Graham, blue floral voile; M. Graham, pink floral voile; Brown, apricot taffetas; B. Brown, black taffetas and silver; M. Wilkinson, apricot taffetas worn with a shawl; Carter, bordered crepe-de-chine, fur trimmed; Pickles, black velvet; Delbridge, gold lace over cinnamon silk; A. Coup, pale blue satin and silver; I. Mclnnes, blue georgette, sequin trimmed; Snowdon, cyclamen taffetas and silver; D. Bates, rose tissue; Drever, red crepe-de-chine and gold; N. Drever, pink crepe-de-ehine and silver; Codling, apricot satin; Malcolm, red silk, lace trimmed;

M. Farrow, white floral georgette; W. Taylor, "blue crepe-de-chine; Fleming, blue and silver; H. Howie, crystal beaded' bois de rose georgette; L. Clarke, wine satin and spangles; -A. Tucker, pink satin, sequin trimmed; F. Dobson, peacock blue silk trimmed with gold; M. Cochrane, pale pink satin, net overdress; Lilley, eau de nil georgette and silver; P. Lilley, sage green and silver; W. Whimp, fuchsia lace over satin; NT. Campbell, flame velvet; McHenry, black crepe-de-ehine, trimmed with scarlet; McCarroll, pink crepe-de-chine.

TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAYS. During last week-end a most enjoyable party was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. D. Chalkley, Kauika Road. The guest of honur was Miss Eva Coast, and the occasion her 21st birthday, and many friends and relatives gathered to honour the event. The table was charmingly decorated with beautiful flowers and ferns. Mr?: Chalkley and >er daughter Doris had spared no efforts to provide a dainty repast, a striking feature of which was a beautifully iced birthday cake, illuminated with 21 candles. During the evening toasts were honoured, and Mr Coast,, on behalf of his daughter, heartily thanked those who had arranged such a delightful evening’s entertainment. Dancing was indulged in by the guests, and at 11 o’clock a light supper concluded an enjoyable occasion. Miss Coast was.the recipient of numerous handsome gifts, including a substantial cheque from her father.

A moat enjoyable party was given by Mr and Mrs R. Howie at -fheir pretty residence, Three ; Mile Bush, Kamo, on Saturday evening last. The occasion was in honour of the coming of age of Miss Mabel Smith. About 50 friends from all parts of 'the district were present, and the time was spent pleasantly in dancing, cards and music.. Many old-time dances were introduced and proved very popular. Supper was a very bounteous repast, and at the close of the evening the birthday cake and wine were handed round, and the toast of the guest of the evening suitably honoured.

WEEDING. NORTHWOOD—CODLING. On August 18, at the Kauri Church, the marriage took place of Mr Charles Northwood, younger son of Mrs Northwood, of Maunu, to Isabella Mary, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Codling, of Kauri. The Rev. T. H. Burton performed the eeremony. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride looked radiant in a gown of white brocaded crepe-de-chine, made with a plain bodice and gathered skirt, trimmed in front with circular-flounces of silver lace caught at the side with a ribbon sash. The prettily embroidered veil was held in place with a handsome coronet of pearls and orange blossoms, whilst she carried a beautiful bouquet of freesias, pink carnations and anemones, with pink tulle and ribbon streamers. Miss Codling attended her sister as bridesmaid, also Miss N. Parsons, of Auckland. The first named wore a frock of Princess blue crepe-de-ehine and Miss Parsons cyclamen pink erepe-de-ehine. Both frocks were made alike, being draped across the front and caught at the side with diamante ornament. Both wore beige coloured crinoline hats, lined and trimmed to match the frock. Miss Codling’s bouquet was composed of blue anemones and mauve freesias, and Miss Parson’s of pink sweet peas and pink anemones. Si Little Iris Codling acted as flower girl and wore a pretty frock of pale green with rosebud trimming; she carried a basket of flowers tied with tulle streamers. Mr J. Codling acted as best man and Mr E. Codling as groomsman. After the eeremony the guests were entertained at the hall by Mr and Mrs Codling, to a sumptuous wedding breakfast. The table was decorated with daffodils and violets and a handsome three-tier cake occupied the centre, above which hung a large wedding bell. Several toasts were proposed and honoured. Mrs Codling wore a handsome gown of black erepe-de-chine beaded in gold with black hat trimmed with mauve. Mrs Northwood, brown rep. trimmed crepe-de-chine, brown and blue hat. Mrs Dobson, the bridegroom’s sister, was wearing an ensemble suit of navy, trimmed with fur. The bride and bridegroom' departed on their honeymoon amidst a shower of confetti. The bride’s travelling dress was a parma channaline ensemble suit with vest and embroideries of putty shade. With this was worn, hat, shoes and stockings to tone. Don’t be down-hearted. Wo know that /the weather is boisterous and has a depressing effect, but our Spring Millinery will delight you. Pay us a call and be cheered, up. The Yedonis Vest is what you require just now and we have them. —M. L. Crawford’s, opposite County office, Bank St.

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