SOCIAL NEWS

Northern Advocate, 21 December 1929, Page 5

SOCIAL NEWS

[The Lady Editor is always glad to receive news of social items—weddings, dances, parties, etc.—for inclusion in her page. All engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Communications should be addressed to her at the Office of the “Northern Advocate.”]

and Trs M. Kirk-wood, of Auckland, and Meryyn Charles, eldest son of, 'Mr and Mrs E. J. Organ, of Whangarei. The' Jiev. TI. T. Steele officiated, d- The bride was .given away by her ‘i, uncle, Air .7. Batchelor, and wore a re graceful frock of ivory satin and tulle, ir with veil and orange blossoms. Her

WEDDING. OEG A X-rKIRKWOOD. A very picturesque wedding was sol emnised at Christ Church, Whangavei on November 27. The principals wer Dnkio (Muriel, eldest daughter of M

bouquet was composed of Christmas lilies and carnations, tied with satin streamers. Miss Ena Organ, sister of the bridegroom, was chief bridesmaid and 'Wore a dainty frock of mauve taffeta, "with gold crinoline hat. Miss Norma Wilson, of Taupiri, cousin of the bride, was dressed in lemon satin and georgette, with JemoU hat. Both carried bouquets to tone. Little'Joan Batchelor made a dainty flower 'girl in a pink frilled crepe de chine frock, and carried a pink . posy. The bridegroom was supported by Mr R. F, Williamson as best man, whilst the duties of groomsman were carried out by Mr Ray Organ. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Bite. Mr D. Kerr made. >rn efiScient Master of Ceremonies. Mrs Batchelor received the guests in a frock of fawn crepe de chine with hat to tone, 'Mrs R. J, Organ, mother of the bridegroom wore a frock of black silk repp and a black hat, and she carried a posy of mauve and violet. 'Mrs J.'. McEnnes aunt of the bridegroom wore a navy frock and black satin coat, with navy hat. Mr and Mrs Organ later loft by express fOr Auckland, the bride travelling in a lemon arid black ensemble bit, and lemon hat. They were en.husiastically farcwelled by a number of friends and well-wishers. i ■■ ■ * _ ' ; PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. FUNCTION AT WAIKIEKIE. Throwing superstition to the winds the Entertainment Committee hold its Plain and Fancy Dress Ball on Friday, December 13 Inst., in the Waikiekie Hall. ,

The light drizzling rain was not sufficient to dampen the ardour ,of the large crowd that eventually arrived to share in the frolics of the evening and to do justice to the lively music rendered by Mrs Wood and Mr J. W. Dobson of WhangareL A pleasing effect wag obtained in the decorations, the bright coloured streamers and balloons presenting a striking contrast to the sombre green of the nikau palm leaves around the walls. Many and varied were the novelty dances of the evening. The spot waltz was won by Mrs Horton, of Tiapuha, and Mr Chas. Pigeon. The balloon dance caused much merriment and resulted in. three couples, Mrs Cameron and Mr J. Perry, Miss Hows and Mr Holt, and Miss Deeming and partner being adjudged the winners. Wishing to get a fair and impartial leCision on the, question of best and most original costumes,' the committee [asked all present to record their choice by means of voting papers and the result was: Best fancy costume, Miss 0. Elagrove, “Eastern Lady”; Mr J. R. Babe, “Coster.” Best original costume, Mrs L. C. Pender, “Industrial Peace”; Mr J. T. Stephen,/‘Convict.-” Dancing was resumed after a tasty and plentiful supper had been thoroughly enjoyed, by all..

Those in fancy costumes were:— Mesdames J. E. Babe, “Lady of the Night”; Goo, Rountree, “Russian dancer”; L. C. Pender, “Industrial pence”; Hudspith, “Plunket Nurse”; Horton, “Superstition”; J. O’Shea, “Columbine”; J. Cameron, “Pierrette.” Misses Hows, “Senorita”; J. Primrose, “Minties”; A. Primrose, “Northern Advocate”; N. Harrison, “Starlight”; M. Babe, “Time”; Winslick, “Gipsy dancer”; Peters, “Handbag”; P. Gnnson, “Bathtime”; Pratt, “Black cat”; O. Blagrove, “Eastern lady”; K. Rountree, “Pierrette.” Messrs J. R. Babe, “Coster”; J. T. Stephen “Convict”; Geo. Rountree, “Persian Prince”; S. Withers, “Pirate”; R. Exley, “Pompadour”; R. Peters, “Arabian night”; Master F. Derrick, “Pierrot,” Little Miss Cameron looked very dainty and sweet as an “early Victorian,damsel,” while little Alva and Desmond Rountree looked quaint as “brown teddy bears. ’ ’

Among others present were: —Mesdamos J. Mason, cream georgette; Johnson, apricot satin; H. Hartnell, black georgette and shawl; Eussek, black rayon; T. Gray, flowered rayon; W, J. Peters, printed georgette; E. Gunson, apricot taffeta and net; Moore, black crepe de chine. Misses Duthie, flowered rayon; L. Bell, wine 3repc de chine; M. -McAulay (Waipu), >ink crepe do chine and silver lace; E. Pearce (Auckland), apricot taffeta, uneven hem; Eussek, figured rayon; A, Eussek, black georgette; A. Byles, apple green georgette; M. Eddy, amber lace, uneven hem; N. Galley, flame crepe de chine; Snell, black taffeta; E. Snell, green lace over ninon; Steele, black silk georgette; R. Deeming, green taffeta.