LADIES' LETTER

Northern Advocate, 4 February 1928, Page 5

LADIES' LETTER

(Ninon is always glad to receive news of social items —weddings, dances, parties, etc. —for inclusion in her . Letter. Communications should be addressed to her at the Office of the “Northern Advocate.”) DEAR VALERIE.— f Mrs Edgar Simmons, of Mill Road, and family, returned on Wednesday from a long holiday spent at Russell. • • » t Mrs IT. F. Howard, of Mair Street, left for Wellington last week to visit her daughter, Mrs Peebles, who has undergone an operation. « » « « Miss K. Carroll has returned from Hawera and is spending a few days at Matapouri before resuming her ’duties at the High School. 9 9 * • Mesdames F. and Englund are proceeding to the Kawakawa Show today to judge certain of the sections, « * « « During their stay in Whangarei for the croquet tourney, Mrs Cahill and Mrs Wilson were the guests of Mrs Laurie, Sea View Road. # • # • Mrs McAllister returned to her hone, in Helensville, on Monday. • • * • Dr and Mrs Anderson left for Auckland on Monday for a short visit. # * * » Miss Gillespie, who spent part of her holidays with her parents, left for ■ Auckland in time to take up her * iichool duties on Wednesday. 9 9 % 9 Mrs Mackie, of Helensville, returned to her home on Tuesday, having quite enjoyed her visit to Whangarei and the good time she had on the croquet lawns. V • • • Mrs Molloy, of Graham Street, and family returned from their visit to the Dargaville coast on Thursday. * * * # Miss Lamb and Miss Fyf.e returned by Wednesday’s express to get things in order for the returning pupils at the hostel. » • 9 9 ; Miss Taylor, who has been living in Dunedin for some time, is visiting her people in Whangarei. • * * • Mrs Grimshaw, formerly Miss Woolley, of Kamo, is visiting relatives in the Whangarei district. 9 9 m 9 Mrs J. Norris, of Sea View Road, returned lost week from Auckland, where she has had to undergo an operation, and her friends will be pleased to hear that she is well on the road to recovery. 9 9 9, 9 Mr and Mrs Dunn, of Deveron Street, have returned from their joyable holiday in Dunedin. • » * • Miss Acteson, of “Velindre,” Maunu Road, returned home by today’s express after spending a most enjoyable fortnight’s holiday with her sister, Mrs W. E. Begbie, at Eohimarama. • # * * Mrs E. P. Overy, of Clevedon, who has been the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs Mannington, Maungatapere. returned home last Saturday, accompanied by her small daughter. * * * * Mrs J. Bell Wilkins has returned to Whangarei after spending a fortnight at Ruakaka. • f • * Miss Goodridge, a teacher of the Junior High School, who had gone to Sydney for the holidays, is a patient in the Sydney Hospital. The latest cable stated she was progressing favourably. *■* * * # The usual monthly bridge evening was held last night in the Women’s Club, there being nine tables engaged. Prizes went to Mrs F. Reynolds and Miss Broughton-Carr. A dainty sup- , per was provided and a pleasant time spent. • • • B Mrs Laurenson is having an enjoyable visit in Nelson. * # # # Mr and Mrs Harington Walker, of Whau Valley, are experiencing an enjoyable motoring tour through the South Island.

ENGAGEMENTS.

The engagement is announced of Anne Laura, youngest daughter of Mr H. Kaeo, to Arthur George, fourth son of Mr and Mrs J. S, Bailey, of Hawera.

The engagement is announced of Miss Avis Fulljames, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S, Fulljames, of Banff Street, Whangarqi, to Mr. Eeay McPherson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J, McPherson, of Ngatea, Hauraki Plains.

WEDDINGS. LUDBROOK—GREENING. A wedding of considerable interest was celebrated at Paihia, Bay of Islands, on Thursday, January 20, when Miss Dorothy Greening, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Greening, of Baildon, Bradford, England, was married to Ronald Henry, third son of Mr and Mrs Henry S. Ludbrook, of Tup.etupe, Ohaeawai, Bay of Islands. His Grace Archbishop Averill conducted the service. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of Admiral Sir James Fergusson, wore a frock of beige georgette lace, with hat to match. The bridesmaid, Miss Joceyln Miller, wore a pretty frock of palest pink chiffon, finished with hydrangea blue, embroidered with pink, and posies to match. Mr John Ludbrook acted as best man.

DICK—HILL, Christ Church, Whangarei, was the scene of a picturesque wedding on Saturday morning, January 28, when Isabella Mabel, daughter of Mrs M. Hill, of Ruatangata, became the wife of Mr Charles Stanley Dick, sou of 'Mr and Mrs W. Dick, Mount Eden, Auckland. The bride’s mother gave her away. Her gown was white crepe de chine, with high waist and double skirt effect of white silk lace trimmed with silver horse-shoes and large bow of white silk ribbon. Her veil of embroidered tulle fell in graceful folds from a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a showerbouquet of carnations, roses and clematis.

The two dainty bridesmaids, Misses Constance and Monica Hill, sisters of the bride, wore frocks of pale green and mauve crepe de chine, skirts pintucked and Victorian bodices with ribbon bows and wore hats to tone. They carried bouquets of autumn-tint-ed flowers.

Mr V. R. officiated as best man, and the Rev. T. W. Edwards performed the ceremony. The bride’s travelling costume was a smart cornflower blue ensemble suit and jumper blouse of floral crepe de chine, and hat to tone. After the reception Mr and Mrs Dick travelled by the south-bound express, with the best of good wishes from a wide circle of friends.

VALEDICTORY.

A party of 58 neighbours of Mr and Mrs T. A. Wilson paid a farewell visit to their home at One Tree Point on Tuesday night, and a very enjoyable time was well spent. A native orchestra of four instruments provided dancing.

After a hearty supper, -which was amply provided by the ladies of the party, Mr and Mrs Wilson were presented with a beautiful silver mounted tea tray, suitably inscribed, as a memento from friends and neighbours of One Tree Point and Takahiwai, arid though the district was sorry to lose such good residents they washed them every success in their new r home at Waiuku.

PICNIC AT OAKLEIGH.

The 12th annual picnic of the Oakleigh branch of the Young Helpers’ League, of Dr. Banardo’s Homes, was held on Monday, January 30, at the homestead of the hon. secretary, Mrs Green, Waipu Road, Visitors began to arrive early, among the first-comers being a company of Whangarei Girl Guides, who were assisting as stall-holders. The Guides set to work on arrival and soon had stalls arranged for the sale of children’s dresses, fancy goods, fruit, drinks and lollies. The Christ* mas Tree was decorated with toys, etc,, and a bran tub filled, so that a very attractive display, arranged under the shade of the trees, awaited the country visitors. The day being exceedingly hot, the ice cream stall, in charge of Mrs J. Wyllio, proved very popular and soon was completely sold out. After lunch, in spite of the heat, races were- hold, and the Guides gave a display of country dancing, fancy marching and singing, which was much enjoyed by all present. One of the most interesting

events was the Baby Show. Sister Johnston again, officiated as judge, assisted by Mrs J. Donaldson, who brought a party of lady ’dsitors from Whangarei in her car. The task of judging the 23' entrants was not an easy one, the youngsters being an exceptionally fine lot, but awards were made as follow: —

Baby, 6 months old.—William McLennan 1. Under one year: Doreen Crossley. One year: Alwin Wright. Two years: B. Lewin. Three years; Dorothy Boys. P’our years (boy), —— Creeks; girls, Nelly Yule. Five vears: David Wvllio,

The total takings amounted to £lO 15s 4d, a good result for such a small centre as Oakleigh.

THE CROQUET TOURNEY,

The Croquet ladies have spout a strenuous week on the lawns. The visitors were most enthusiastic over the way they were treated and the enjoyment they had. On account of the president, Mrs Johnson, being away on holiday so long, Mrs A. Cartcfr took full control of the toWnaimont. Everything in connection therewith, oven to the weather, was a success. The visiting contestants voted it the best croquet fixture yet held in Whangarei, and they were sorry not to carry away the cup that was gained by Mrs Joe Walker after a hard struggle with Mrs Clark, Eemucra. Wednesday was the most enjoyable day of the season, when progressive games were played, the prizes being won by Morrish, in the A grade and Mrs Moorcraft the B grade, and Mrs Smith and Miss Eeyburn. Mrs Johnston, the president, presented bouquets and Mrs Carter handed over the prizes. Mesdames Carter and Webber also spoke and every one enjoyed the afternoon.

The Women’s Club entertained the visitors last Saturday evening. Tin prizes for bridge wore won by Mrs Delamore and Miss McKay, and for 500 the prize was won by Mrs Weston, of Papatoetoe. A dainty supper was handed round and a most enjoyable evening* was spent.

APPLE CIDER. Now that apples are so plentiful there is nothing nicer than a glass of cider-. Any small apples will do to cut up. To every eight lbs of apples, add one gallon and a half of boiling water. When, hike warm add half a tcaspoonful of compressed yeast dissolved in some of the apple water. Leave for two days, then strain and add a pound of soft sugar to each gallon. Stir well and bottle. Tic down corks and it will bo ready to drink in two days. NINON.