SOCIAL NEWS

Northern Advocate, 8 March 1930, Page 5

SOCIAL NEWS

Airs Daines is in the city for a short holiday, * * * * Mrs Devcrell left for Auckland during the week, * * * * : Mrs Hosking left for Auckland on Wednesday. * * * * Mrs Warrington, Mimiwhangata, is in town with her two daughters. ❖ * * * Mrs McDonald has gone tp Auckland for the week-end. * * * * Mrs Everett is the guest of her sisters, the Misses McJKeig, K|amo Road. * * * * Mrs Phillips has been the guest of Mrs Wood, Maumi, but returned home yesterday. * * # * Mrs Mason, Great South Road, Auckland, is spending a holiday with fnends in Whangarei. * ♦ * ♦ Mrs Wilson, Waverley, was in Whaugarei for a short time during the week. # * * * Mrs Ta,te Auckland, has been .staying with her daughter, Airs Beviu, Graham Street. Both left for Auckland today. * * * « ■ Miss Cookson left to visit a sister in Auckland before resuming duty. Airs Donaldson accompanied her as far as Auckland. : *« * * Airs Holmes and Mrs Foote have returned from a delightful tour, which included Rotorua, Palmerston North and Napier.

Mrs Eanstead, Matangi, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Brown, and was a guest at her brother's wedding on Tuesday. * ♦ * * Mrs Simmons,, Taumarunui, and Mrs Anson, •■Mamaku, are spending a short holiday with Mrs E. A, . Simmons, Mill Road. :,1 * # if On Monday evening Miss. Owen Husking entertained the friends 'of Mr AY. L. ’Donohue at a very, Jolly party in her home, Drummond Street. The evening. was devoted to music and dancing, and the guests spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. # * * * Mrs I. F. McKenzie, School gave a jolly birthday party on Monday afternoon for her little daughter Margaret, who, was two years old that day. The tiny tots had a splendid romp, and a feast of all the goodies, usually doled , out in only the smallest quantities. * * * * « The Rev.'' and Mrs G, W. Blair, of Waipu, have been staying with Mr and Mrs P. H. Bayloy, of Ellerslie. They leave on Friday, March 14, with their two daughters, per the Marama from Auckland, for a trip to the Homeland. Mr Blair will represent the New Zealand Presbyterian Church at the Irish General Assembly which, meets early in .Tunc at Belfast. * * * * ‘ Last evening the Girl Citizens held an enjoyable weekly meeting. They were all very pleased to welcome so many new .members, who attended last night, and showed great interest in the chib. The club is now growing so large that a Tuesday Club night as well/as the Friday Club night, js being arranged for. The Citizens’ Concert programme, which the members were busily practising last evening, and also for. several night through the week, is progressing splendidly. There is no doubt that. the.concert, in April will be an exeellont~bne.

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

Mrs Bassett, Dargaville, who has been staying with Mrs Chandler, Powhiri Ave, left on Monday with Mrs Chandler and Miss Lambly for a few weeks at the Ngawha Springs, Kaikohe.

Air and Airs Donald Priest and their wee son paid a surprise visit to Airs Priest's parents, Mr and Airs Alfred Alain, of Stanley Street. They left by car last Friday for_th.oir home in Hawke's Bay, after an enjoyable holiday. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Elsie May, only daughter of Air and Airs Walter Wakelin, Whaii Valley, Whangarei, to Robert, only son of Air and Airs R. McDonald, of Ruatangata East, Whangarei. DOUBLE WEDDING. NORDSTRAND —SIAIPSON. DAVIES—SIMPSON. A double wedding of much interest to Onerahians was celebrated recently, at Kaipara Flats, when an old OneraJii boy, in the person of. Mr 0. J. Nordstrand, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Nordstrand, was married to Miss Lillias Simpson, second daughter of Mr and Airs A. Simpson, The ceremony took place in the brides' home, the Rev. W. Hart, of ■ Warkworth, officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, made a fascinating picture in a dress of white satin beaute, with three-tiered frilled skirt and tight bodice. She wore a beautiful silver-worked veil, silver shoes and stockings, and carried an exquisite bouquet of. dahlias, sweet-peas and asparagus. She was supported by her sister, Aliss Evelyn Simpson, as bridesmaid, in a charming dress of blonde silk lace, with skirt falling in points to an uneven hem-line . She carried a bouquet of sweet-peas and asparagus, with silver streamers. The bride's mother wore a dress' of peacock blue, with jumper to match. Mr .1. Simpson, brother of the bride, acted a| best man. The reception was held in the home, in a room decorated with fern fronds and roses. Sixty guests, among whom were the groom's mother, Mrs J. Nordstrand, and Mr and Mrs Dunn, of Onerahi, sat at table, where the piece-de-resistan|pc was a three-tiered wedding cake. Healths were drunk, the toasts of bride and groom being honoured in bumpers, with all good wishes for their future happiness. The newly-wedded couple left, amid farewells and confetti, for a Honeymoon in the South, before settling down in their home at Greytown. The groom's mother, Airs J. Nordstrand, wore a dress of fawn crepe-de-ehine, relieved in. blue, with hat to match, while her sister, Mrs Dunn, looked/well in coral pink georgette, with cape collar of cream georgette and crinoline hat to match.

Mr J. Davies, of. Auckland, simultaneously led to the altar Miss Beryl Simpson, sister of the former bride, and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Simpson. Miss Simpson wore a dress of white satin beaute, the skirt being two-tiered, flared and frilled, with sprigs of orange blossom. A long veil, hand-embroidered in silvei', and silver shoes and stockings, completed the picture. She carried a bouquet of cream and pink dahlias. Her friend, Miss Kathleen Howard, as bridesmaid, was dressed in powder blue georgette, with silver and gold spotted bodice and handkerchief draped over the skirt to the heiA-line. She -wore also a Bangkok hat of pearl colour with shoes, stockings and gloves to match, and her bouquet of blue asters was in tone with her dress. The bride was? given away by her father, while Mr E. Davies, the groom's brother,* whs best man. Mr Davies presided at the organ and played the wedding march. After the honeymoon, Mr and Mrs J. Davies will reside in Auckland. EINTOUL—McKENZIE. A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Whangaroi, ou, Wednesday, February 26. The j principals were Myrtle, eldest daughter j of Mr and Mrs H. D, McTvcmzic, of Waimatcnui, and Mr G. Eimtoul, son of Mr .T. R. Eintoul, of Auckland, The Eov. W. Elliott, M.A., officiated. The bride, who was given away’ by her father,, wore a graceful frock of white georgette. The embroidered well was held in place with a circle ovf orange blossoms. The bridegroom's gift was a gold necklet. The bride was attended, by her sister, who wore pale green crepe do chine. Her gift from the bridegroom was a necklet. The duties of best man wore carried ont by Mr L. Eintoul. After the ceremony the guests were entertained to .luncheon at the Coronation Eooms, which were arranged in pale pink, mauve and silver. The guests included the Eev. Elliott and Mrs Elliott, Later, Mr -and Mrs Eintoul loft for the south, where the honeymoon was spent.

JACK—PINLAYSON. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at All Saints’ 'Church, Kamo, on Tuesday. 4th March, when Aliss Alar : garet Jack was married to Air Graeme Finlayson. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air N, P. Jack, looked dainty in a frock of shell pink taffetas and tulle. She wore a pink silk tulle veil hold in place with pink orange blossoms and carried a beautiful bouquet to tone. She was attended by Aliss Lynda Gosling, of Auckland, who wore a graceful frock of Betty blue georgette. Her grey pandan hat was trimmed with pink and blue to tone with the Victorian posy which she carried. Mr Murdock AlcDonald acted as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs Jack, who received her guests wearing a black crcpe-dc-chine frock and black Bankok hat trimmed with fawn. She carried a bouquet of mauve and pink asters. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. Later Air and Airs Finlay»ou left for the South by car, the bride wearing a lemon crepe-de-chino jumper suit under a musquash coat.

OTAIKA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The monthly meeting of the Otaika Women'si Institute was held at the residence of Airs Aliddletou on Wednesday afternoon, when there was a. record attendance of members. Owing to the absence, through indisposition, of the expected speaker,, there was no set .programme. Instead, the time was spent in discussing the year’s programmes, various interesting sugges-

tions being made. On the invitation of Airs Vyle, it was decided that members .should attend a picnic at Vyle’s Point in a fortnight's time, A parcel of material to be made into articles to be sold at a sale of work on Easter Monday at the local school picnic in aid of the proposed public hall, was distributed. A number of articles were cut out during the meeting. Gramophone music was^played whilst afternoon tea was being sewed by the hostesses. The singing of the National Anthem brought a pleasant afternoon to a conclusion.

HXJKERENUI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Wednesday afternoon saw many of |the Hnkerenui Women's Institute members assembled at the home of their president, Airs R. Rouse, for the March meeting. Business was thoroughly discussed. Next followed a novel competition, the winner being Miss M. Forsyth. A most enticing afternoon tea was then handed around. This was provided by the hostess. After it had been heartily consumed, Jhe afternoon proceeded merrily onward, Airs J. Wilkinson delighted jher audience with her singing of “Afy Treasure.” It is quite evident that her singing will be in demand at future meetings. Airs Eight surprised one and all by presenting the Institute with, a song composed by herself. Miss M. Rouse then gave a number of the latest “hits” on the piano, and, as a compliment to Airs Rouse, one of Hukerenui's greatly respected pioneers, the company sang “Mother Machrec.’j’ A very enjoyable afternoon was brought to a. close by the singing of the National Anthem. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs J. Rudd, Waiotu, at which, it is to be hoped that the Institute will be honoured by the visit of Airs Dorchill, Aiaimu, the Provincial organiser in the North for the W.I. LADIES’ GARDENING CLUB, Glorious sunshine prevailed for the members' meeting at Afair Park yesterd.iv afu-mocn. A billy tea party had been arranged to celebrate the installation of the seat presented by the Club; The members appreciated the foresight of the chairman of the' Parks Committee (Cr. Brake) in having the seat securely concreted into position. The spot chosen is truly a most restful and beautiful one. A liower competition before and after tea caused much merriment, after which an adjournment was made to Hie seat, when the Alayoross (AlrsW. (.fonos), in a charming little speech, (congratulated the members on the healthy state of their finances. She was presented with a sheaf of beautiful asters grown by a member. Bhe then handed to Airs Costello and Aliss Drummond, the winners of the competitions, quaint little baskets *of daffodil bulbs given by Mr J. Alackio. The date of the annual meeting was decided upon, and a happy little outing was over.

MAUNU WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The monthly ’ meeting of the Mauhu Women’s Institute was held at the local tennis courts on Thursday. Mrs Dorehill presided over a good attend*, once. Four new members were elected. After the business of the afternoon was .concluded, Mrs Given, of Whangaroi, gave a most interesting lecture on gardening. Airs Given illustrated her talk by bringing several flower plants with her, and members were stfrry when the announcement of tea brought the lecture to a close. A vote of thanks was accorded

Mrs Given. The weather' remained fine throughout the afternoon, and, those who did not play tennis - played a game provided by the hostess, Mrs Dorehill. The remainder of the afternoon passed -pleasantly, 1 and the sing- . ing of the National Anthem closed the meeting. .