LADIES’ LETTER

Northern Advocate, 13 October 1928, Page 5

LADIES’ LETTER

DEAR VALERIE,—

Mrs Ellis, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs F. Elmshq of Wallace Street.

Mr and Mrs C. Barton returned to Te Awamutu on Thursday afternoon after spending a few days with Mrs Barton’s father, Mr G. H. Woods, of Whangarei.

Labour Day has groat possibilities for a good day’s outing. Kensington Park will be the centre of attraction, and, given fine weather, the Northland Trotting Club’s meeting should provide an opportunity for the ladies to air the many charming toilettes which the local business people are displaying so attractively. * * * * j * A birthday party was held at the residence of Mrs J. Thomassen, “Glenosa, ’ ’ Titoki, in honour of her daughter Daphne’s 15th birthday. Thirty-six people were present and a very enjoyable time was spent with dancing, musical items, games, etc. The decor--ations were nikau palms, lilies and streamers. Most of the dancing was to gramophone music. Mr Edge played / the accordeon and Mrs Boich the piano. The birthday cake was the feature of the evening. Over 50 invitations were sent out. Midnight closed a tired hut happy party. * * * * Miss McKinley, who was appointed to the Tamaranui School some time ago, and was prevented by illness from taking up the position, has now sufficiently recovered and leaves for the new post today. | * * * * Mrs Tansley, of Dannevirke, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Evans, of Sea View Road, * * * * Last Saturday afternoon Mrs W. L. Heather, of Otaika Road, entertained a number of friends at a most enjoyable bridge afternoon. Five tables were in use and the prizes were awarded to Mrs W. P. Delamore, Mrs Spencer Day, Mrs Bevins and Mis Orr, of Onerahi. * * * * Miss Harington is visiting friends in Whangarei. » * * * Miss Carroll returned on Thursday night from Hawera where she went to attend her sister’s funeral. She j has the sympathy of all her friends { in her sad loss, k * * * * From news received of Mr and Mrs Lovatt Senr., of Huapai Road, they are having a very enjoyable time in Australia. * * * * It is often difficult to think of a change when cooking steak. Try this: One pound . of good top-side steak, two onions and three or four potatoes. Put some dripping and a small quantity of water in a baking tin; make very hot; lay in the steak; cook slowly for half an hour or so, baste well and season with pepper and j salt, then slice the onions and pota- j toes and spread over the meat; put a j ■cover over and bake slowly for about an hour; take cover off and spread . sliced tomatoes on top with a little grated cheese; brown and serve hot. * * * ♦ Mrs D. M. Bcere, of Main’s i Avenue, and Mrs R. C. M. Harington of Hatea Street, on Tuesday afternoon, gave a large bridge party in the room of the Women’s Cliib. A. sumptuous afternoon tea was served j midway between the games —15 tables ’ were occupied and the prizes were given for the hidden numbers. The first -was a tie between Mfs H. W. Crawford and Mrs W, P. Delamore, the latter winning on the cut. The next prize went to Mrs Johnson and w <the third to Mrs J. Donaldson. The room was fragrant with spring flowers and a glorious brass bowl was' filled with wisteria, while the tea table, which occupied the centre of the room, was arranged with a centre | epergne and silver Vases filled with mauve flowers and poppies. Altogether a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. * * * * The ladies having again challenged the men in a bridge competition the (tournament eventuated at the Women’s Club last night when there was a full house of eager players. The men again carried off the honours with a surplus of over 9000 points. Progressive bridge was also played by others who did not enter for the tournament, and in this competition Mrs Peat Senr., got the prize. ■On the occasion of , Miss Lamb’s birthday, Mrs Simmons of Mill Road, with certain of her other friends, gave her a bridge evening at Mrs J. Mackic’s on Thursday, there being six tables engaged. After supper prizes were presented to Miss Peat and Mr A. C. Lamb, the winners of the evening, while Miss Lamb was ' the recipient of presentations from f first, the ladies of the party, and then from the men, followed by offerings from, individual guests. On the call of Mr Stone thanks were accorded to Mcs dames Simmons and Mackie, which w-erc suitably acknowledged and this 'brought a pleasant evening to a close.

[“Ninon’ ’ is always glad to receive news of social items—wed

dings, dances, parties, etc. —for inclusion in her Letter. Com munications should be addressed to her at the Office of the “Northern Advocate.’’]

The young couple left for Wellington and Wanganui on their honeymoon. The bride wore a becoming frock of Naples blue crepe satin beaute and a very smart travelling coat of grey charmclainc trimmed with grey coney fur. Her hat was close fitting, the crown being entirely of blue velvet flowers, Mr and Mrs Francis will take up their residence in Stratford, where Mr Francis is stationed as an officer of the Post and Telegraph Department, LAYBOURN—CUNNINGHAM. An interesting Hikurangi wedding was that of Mass Harriett Rebecca Cunningham, daughter of Mr and Mrs J, 'Cunningham, of Hikurangi, to Troston Elliott Laybourn, son of Mr and Mrs R, E. Laybourn, also of Hikurangi. The bride looked very attractive in a dross of cream erepe-dc-I chine trimmed with silver lace and orange blossoms, the skirt being accordeon pleated'. Her veil of embroidered tulle to form a train was caught up to the head with an orange blossom coronet. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Two bridesmaids wore in attendance. Miss 1 Mabel Cunningham wore a charming dress of peach crepo-do-chine, witli I'ace-ordeon pleated panels, and net lace with blue and pink trimmings with a mob cap of tulle. Miss Iris Cunningham, wore a dress of lavender ■erepe-de-ohine, and mob cap of tulle. Each carried a shower bouquet of Iceland poppies and violets respectively. The bridegroom had in attendance Mr D. Laybourn as best man and Mr E. 'Cunningham, as groomsman, i After the ceremony in the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. E. Clyde Grey, a reception was hold at the house of the parents of the bride. Some 80 guests sat down to the breakfast. The church was nicely decorated bv members of the church choir.

Mrs Mason, of the Great South Road, Auckland, is visiting Whanga-

Miss Jean Carson, of Benson Road, Romucra, is visiting Whangarei and is the guest of her sister Mrs Farmer, of Manse Street. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Marjorie Isobel, only daughter of Mr A. E. and the late Mrs ;Snaith, of Waipu, to Mackenzie Finlayson, second youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. J. Finlayson, of Braeruar, Waipu.

WEDDINGS. FRANCIS—RULE. A very pretty wedding of local interest was solemnised in St. Stephen’s church, Onerahi on September 19, when Kitty, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr J. Rule, was married to Cecil, eldest .son of Mr and Mrs .<]. Francis, of Fo.xton. The Rev. H. T. Steele was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by litr uncle, looked charming in a frock of ivory taffeta and silver lame fashioned on the uneven hem line, and long tight sleeves. The embroidered tulle veil was mounted with a diamante crown and crest of silver lace, with touches of orange blossom. A beautiful sheath of cyclamens, heather and maiden hair fern was carried. Miss Beryl Rule (sister of the bridh), was maid of honour, and Miss Lena Babe bridesmaid. Both wore frocks of coral pink taffeta, bouffant style, with large hip bows and pink and silver lace finishing the uneven hem line. Their picture hats |wore pink crinolines finished with ;ribbon and flowers to tone. Patricia Reed nmle a dainty flower girl in her period frock of ivory taffeta, with lover’s knots of niched taffeta on the skirt and a silver lace bertha collar. Her bonnet was of silver lace, finished with a chin strap and loops of satin ribbon. All carried posies of pink and white roses and maiden hair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr A. McKenzie as bestman and Mr Cyril Reed as groomsman. Miss M. Roberts presided at the organ. After the ceremony, over 70 guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast partaken of in the Town Hall. The interior of the building was fragnant with jasmine and gay with Iceland poppies. The hostess 'wore a becoming frock of mid navy, bengalinc and navy and rose hat. ■ A very enjoyable dance followed in the evening.

HUTCHINGS—EATON. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Devonport, on the evening of September 26th, when Alma, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Eaton, of Devonport, was married to John Robert Hutchings, eldest son of the late filr E. A. Hutchings, of Whangarei, and Mrs Hutchings, now of Mt. Albert, Auckland. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh performed the ceremony. The bride who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr E. Hollywood, looked charming in a frock of ivory satin beaute, trimmed 1 with metal lace and silver roses. A large tulle bow on the side was held in place by a

festoon of orange blossoms. Her embroidered tulle veil formed a train and was arranged from a caplet of silver tinsel with clusters* of orange blossoms on either side. She carried a bouquet of pink and white stocks, sweet peas, roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Nancy Eaton, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of can de nil pale pink georgette, with opal trimmings and headdress of pink tulle. Bhe carried a shower bouquet to tone. Little Molly McLeod, niece of the bride followed as flower girl, and looked dainty in a frock of silver lame and pink tulle and carrying a posy of spring flowers. The bridegroom was supported by Mr G. Warin, of Auck- j land, as host man. i

A reception was afterwards held at the Devonport Hall, where the bride’s mother received her guests wearing a frock of black georgette with cire lace trimming and hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in black satin beaute and georgette with hat to match.

Mr and Mrs Hutchings left by train for Rotorua ami Taupo, whore the honeymoon was spent. The bride's travelling costume was of fawn face cloth, with hat of fawn and green tc tone and *a beautiful Mongolian fox fur.

WOIVDJN’S INSTITUTE. The October meeting of the Otaika Women’s Institute was held at the residence of Mrs Gash, where a fairly large number of members met to welcome Mrs Dorman, president of the Auckland Provincial Federation of Women’s Institutes. The president, in opening the meeting, expressed great pleasure at the opportunity of welcoming Mrs Dorman to Otaika on the occasion of her first visit north. After suitably replying, Mrs Dorman ably demonstrated the making of “papier macho’’ articles to an interested gathering. Later the visitor gave a short talk on the history of Women’s Institutes, their aims and ideals, etc., stressing the wonderful growth of the movement in Now Zealand, in which there are now 5.1 women’s institutes. Afternoon tea was served by the comraittoo, and a t the con elusion of the afternoon Mrs Dorman was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and presented with a bouquet as a token of appreciation. The singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close.

MARUA FANCY DRESS BALL j I COSTUMES AND THEIR WEARERS, j The following dresses were worn at a fancy dress ball held in the Mama Hall:Girls.—O. Williams, Miss Springtime; E. Mclnnes, Modern Apache; S. Mcßae, Spanish Dancer; H. Mclnnes, The Drumincr; G. Hutchings,, Eastern Dancer; P. Steele, Pierrette; I. McBreon, Drummer Girl; G. Williams, Punchinclla; V. Rigden, Window; M. Rigden, Chrysanthemum; C. Donald, son, Poppy; S. Donaldson, Buttercup; L. Mclnnes, Mimosa; E. Austen, Gypsy; L. Hutching, Fairy; E. Hutching, Oranges and Lemons; I. Hutching, Poppy; P, Cunnold, Nigger Boy; M. iCunnold, Nigger Girl; P. Swinbourne, Ace of Hearts; U. Eussck, Russian Dancer; A. Swinbourne, “1850”; L. Russek, Nadeo Dyes; J. Claris, Fairy; E. Claris, Snowdrop. Boys.—R. Cook, Gordon Highlander; S, Williams, Jazz Music; P. Mclnnes, Holly; A. Donaldson, Returned Sol- v dicr; H. Donaldson, Baker; N. Ross, Russian Dancer; V. Mclnnes, Persian Prince; D. Forgusson, Fergusson Highlander; R. Austen, Highlander; K Melnnes, Black and White Pierrot; J. Mcßreen, Golliwog; D. Swinbourne, Moon Pierrot; G. Fergusson, Bournvillc Cocoa; H. Claris, Candle Stick; Hirtzel, Harlequin. Misses M. Steele, Gipsy Dancer; E. Neale, La Militaire; Joan. Melnnes, Hawaiian Girl; E. Yates, Poppy; —.

O’Hagan, Irish Colleen; F. Mcßreeu, Columbine; A. Mclnnes, Gipsy Dancer; M. Melnnes, Pierrette; L, Law, Mexican Dancer; N. Low, Miss Empire; A. Cook, Butterfly; A. Tucker, Gypsy; Jean Mclnnes, Folly; D. Austen, Day and Night; A. Swinbourne, Yale Blues; —. Thompson Miss Jazz; S. Hirtzel, Folly; E. Harrison, Early Victorian.

Mosdames Ross, Gypsy Queen; Richard, Gypsy; Thomas, Father Christmas; Swinbouru, Cabaret Dancer; Harrison, Tramp.

Messrs Thomassen, Pierrot; Heyber, Pierrot; Ha}-, Highlander; P. Fergusson, Cowboy; F. Brown, Cowboy; E. Brown, Axeman P. Mackie, All Black; N. Mclnnes, Tom the Piper’s Son; L. Low, Mexican; A. Finlayson, Father Christmas; D. Finlayson, Parson; J. Wood, Lieutenant; —. Hirtzel, Rajah; A. Tucker, Butler. NINON.