A WOMAN'S POINT of VIEW

Northern Advocate, 18 May 1935, Page 5

A WOMAN'S POINT of VIEW

PERSONAL. Mrs Harold Cotter is visiting Auckland. <•><•>«><£■ <•> Mrs N. BJick, of Stanley Bay, who has been a guest at the Settlers’ Hotel during the week, has returned home. <& <S> <S> ' ❖ Mrs Eric Wight, of Taheke, who has been the guest of Mrs N. Dow, has returned home. <S> <*> <S> <?> The Baroness de Thierry, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Morrison, 3 Fentland Road, has returned to Auqkland. <£• <S> 4> . <S>

Matapouri is attracting its quota of visitors for the school vacation and Mesdames S. H. Ward, D. Cook, and J. A. Inkster, with their families, are holidaying there.

Mrs H. Clarke, Cook Street, has returned home after spending a farewell visit with her niece, whose, husband, Mr W. Purdie, has been transferred to the office of the Public Works Department, Dunedin. <S> <S> <s> <s> <?> A very congenial reunion of family relationship occurs in the visit to Whangarei of Mr and Mrs F. S.. Pope, of Wellington, who arrived on Tuesday last and are the guests of their daughter, Mrs J. W. Hall, with whom they will continue in residence for some three weeks or more. <s> <J> <*> <S> <B> . .

For the third time in succession, /Miss Margaret Magill, well-known Wellington infant mistress, has recently been elected to the Eastbourne Borough Council. She has twice topped the poll in a big field and acts as deputy-mayor. Miss Magill serves on the finance, reserves and transport committees of the council. She is al brilliant and forceful speaker, and is always included in the personnel of important deputations from the council.

The ladies’ committee of the local branch of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held a very successful social and dance last Wednesday evening in Miss Pelita’s hall. This is the first of a series to be held every month. Mrs Marsden Woods contributed two ■ songs, “The Shepherd’s Lullaby” and “Silent Worship,” and the Lacey Sisters gave a tap dance. The lucky spot schottische was won by Mr and Miss Humphreys and the Monte Carlo by Mr Humphreys and Mrs Miller. <S> <s>. <«> 6

During the next two weeks an appeal is being made to householders to take stock of, and put aside, any articles or garments which can be spared. On Saturday, June 1, a clothes drive is being organised by the Citizens’ Relief Committee, and once again the commercial travellers have come to the fore and will make a house-to-house canvass. There are few homes which cannot bring to light some garment which can be spared for the less fortunate. These will be gratefully accepted. Remember Saturday morning, June 1, and help a good cause.

“AUSTRALIAN WOMAN’S MIRROR.” KING’S'JUBILEE NUMBER. The King’s Jubilee number of the “Australian Woman’s Mirror,” to be published this week, contains a host of interesting features. A splendid and exclusive crayon drawing of His Majesty, King George V. by one of Australia’s . leading artists, Walter Jardine, adorns the cover. The souvenir numbers pays tribute to a good King. There is a close-up study of the Royal Family by ah Australian present at a great muster of the family; the memories of a woman who entered womanhood: -the year of the King’s accession, and so reviews the quarter century. from a woman’s angle; a study of fashions over 25 years, quaintly illustrated, with a comparison with those of today; and a special King’s Jubilee crocheted d’oyley.

WEDDINGS. GUNSON—ALISON. A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends was celebrated on Wednesday. April 24, at the Presbyterion Church, Whangarei, when Alice Catherine Gertrude, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Alison, Ruakaka, was married to George Ernest, elder son of Mr and Mrs S. G. Gunson, Maunu, Whangarei. The church was tastefully decorated by friends. The Rev. Wm; Elliott, M.A., officiated and Mr S. B. Dunn presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, .was a graceful figure in her gown of magnolia satin, cut on classical lines and flaring fully from the knees into an oval train. The embroidered tulle veil was caught to the head with a circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried an arm sheaf of pale white chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. Mrs Allan Thomson, sister of the bride, attended as matron of honour, and wore an English model gown of wine-figured georgette and wine hat. Her bouquet was of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Allan Gunson, as best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Whangarei Hotel. Mrs Alison received her guests wearing a frock of rich mulberry suede satin and beige hat to tone. She carried a posy of dahlias and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy figured suede marocain frock and navy hat Autumn-colour-ed gerberas and asparagus fern were arranged in her bouquet. The happy couple left by £ar for an extended tour of the Wellington Province,- amid showers of confetti and good wishes. The bride travelled in a Marina blue costume and hat, with beige accessories.

DRINKWATER—SNELL

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Whangarei Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April-24, when Jean, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. R. Snell, “Kopipi,” Ngunguru, was married to Richard Sidney, only son of Mr and Mrs Drinkwater, Valley Road, Hikurangi. The Rev. Wm. Elliott conducted the ceremony. Mr Dunn presided at the organ.

The bride made a charming picture as she entered the church escorted by her father. Her frock of finely corded silk was made on slim-fitting lines to fall in full flare from the knees, the bodice being prettily trimmed with French pleating and buttons. -She wore a beautifully embroidered tulle veil arranged to form a train, being held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a lovely sheaf of chrysanthemums, rosebuds and maidenhair fern tied with white ribbon and tulle. The bridesmaids were Olive and Gladys, sisters of the bride and bridegroom, respectively. They were dressed alike in close-fitting frocks of powder-blue marocain, their headdresses _ being blue bands with pink and blue flowers prettily arranged. They .each carried a sheaf of pinktinted chrysanthemums, cactus dahlias and maidenhair- fern tied with pink.

The two little train-bearers were Peggy Snell and Molly Goodhew, nieces of the bride. Their dresses were of pink crepe-de-chine, made to reach the ground and trimmed with godets of frills. .They wore pink head-bands trimmed with pink and blue flowers. Gold baskets of pink-tinted flowers, with large tulle bows, were carried. They looked very quaint and dainty. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Glenn Ferguson as best man and Mr Arnold Meyer as groomsman, botli carrying out their duties in an able manner.

After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the Commercial Cafe, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. The tables were beautifully decorated in colours to match the frocks of the bridesmaids. A beautiful three-decker wedding cake was the centre of attraction.

Mrs Snell received her guests wearing an ensemble of blue marocain with hat to match. She carried an autumn-tinted' bouquet. Mrs Drinkwater wore a blue frock, with black coat and hat and carried a bouquet of autuhm-tinted chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. Mrs Munro, grandmother of the bride wore a pretty black and white frock, black silk coat and black hat, and carried a bouquet of voilet-coloured flowers. Mrs Goodhew, sister of the bride, chose a brown frock, with shoes, stockings and hat to match.

Later in the day the happy couple left by car amidst showers of confetti for Auckland, where the honeymoon was spent.

KAY—GOODHUE. A wedding of considerable Interest throughout the district was solemiirised on April 23 at St. Andrew’s Church,' Taumarere, when Ethel Caroline, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr C. Goodhue, of Taumarere, was united in marriage to Victor George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Hedley Kay, of Motatau. . The Rev. F. W. Wilkes officiated and Miss Tafe presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, wore a gown of white crinkle satin cut on long slimming lines, trimmed w|th white angelskin lace. The veil was arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by Misses Doris and Pearl Kay, sisters of the biidegroom, who were frocked in pink and green georgette respectively, cut on classical lines. They wore silk lace mittens, and carried bouquets of white chrysanthemums.

The bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids were diamante necklaces and ear-rings. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Horace Goodhue as best man, and Mr Cliff O’Neill acted as groomsman. After the wedding ceremony the reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother. Mrs Goodhue received her guests wearing a frock of blue marocain and hat to tone, and Mrs Kay, mother of the bridegroom, wore a brown ensemble and hat to tone.

The happy couple left for the south for their honeymoon. The bride’s travelling frock was a black and white swagger costume, and hat and shoes to match. Mr and Mrs - Kay will make their future home in Motatau, Bay of Islands.

ELSDON—ROSS. The wedding took place at Towai recently between Ethel Margaret, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Ross, of Ruapekapeka, and William Thomas Elsdon, of Wallsworth, England. The bride wore ivory georgette, silk lace and pleated trimmings, and ■- the orthodox veil. She , carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Misses Alice and Jessie Ross, sisters of the bride, wore pale pink organdie frocks, with touches of pale blue, pink net ruching and head-dresses of pink net and rosebud trimming. They carried posies of chrysanthemums. j The flower girls, Irene Brown and I Audrey Meek, also wore pale pink organdie frocks, with pink net hair bows.

The bride’s mother, Mrs Ross, was attired in navy blue crepe de chine. Mr S. Ferguson assisted the bridegroom as best man and Mr J. Telfer was groomsman.

After the ceremony the breakfast was held in the hall, the usual toasts being honoured. This was followed in the evening with a social and dance, which was very largely attended.

The newly-married couple, who were the recipients of a tablfe of beautiful presents, later left by car on their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a nigger brown ensemble.

. PEARCE—HAMILTON. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on April 18, at St. David’s Church, Auckland, by the Rev. Bower Black, when Gwendoline, second daughter of Mr and Mrs L. C. Hamilton, Kawakawa, was married to Philip Henry, younger son of Mr and Mrs J. H, Pearce, Te Pukei The bride, who entered the, church on’ the arm of her father, wore a charming frock of white metalesse, cut on classical lines, -the full skirt forming a train. The caplet of her dainty tulle and lace veil was held in place with orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of white dahlias and fefn.

Miss Mollie Stokes, who attended the bride, was daintily dressed in a frock of powder blue organdie, with a head-dress of pink and blue flowers and carried a sheaf, of pink dahlias. Mr Ken Williams carred out the duties of best man. ,

A reception was held at Miss Aikehhead’s, after which Mr and Mrs Pearce left by car for the south.

ENGAGEMENT, S The engagement is announced of Margaret Alice, only daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mairt, of Three Mile Bush, to Arthur Robert, younger son of Mr and Mrs C. A. Whimp, of Otakairartgi. <s> <s> <s> <♦> <s> The engagement is announced of Alethea Dulcie, second daughter of Mrs and the late Mr W. E. Sexton, of Taihape, to William Gilbert, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Grove, of Whangarei. W.V.T.C. The Whau Valley Tennis Club held a - Yankee Tournament on Monday, May 6, to officially close the season. The winners for the day’s play were Miss C. Reeve arid Master W. Morpeth. At the conclusion of the tournament the president, Mr D. Kerr, presented the trophies won during the season. These were as follows: —Ladies’ singles, Mrs S. Oldcorn; men’s singles, Mr I. Robyns; ladies’ doubles, Mrs S. Gldcorn and Miss M. Olsen; men’s doubles, Mr D. Kerr and Master B. Barclay.

JUNIOR GARDENING CLUB. The Junior Gardening Club held its meeting at the home of Mrs Inkster last Saturday morning. Margaret Miller was in the chair, and there was a good attendance. Dish gardens were discussed, and pictures of beautiful gardens exhibited. Miss Carruth gave hints on making novelties, and gave suggestions of articles that could be attempted.

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