A WOMAN'S POINTS of VIEW

Northern Advocate, 26 October 1935, Page 5

A WOMAN'S POINTS of VIEW

PERSONAL. Mrs Geissler has gone to Auckland for a few week’s holiday. Mrs Gladys Samson has returned to the Bay of Islands after a visit to Auckland. <?> <s> <S> & Mrs Helen Griffiths and Mrs J. Pool, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs Norman Crimp. <♦> <*> Mrs Bright Wilson has returned to Te Awamutu after a visit to Whangarei as the guest of Mrs Marsden Woods. <S> <e> <S> Mrs D. O’Donoghue was hostess to three tables of bridge players, when prizes were won by Mrs Morris and Mrs Ryder. <s> <s> <S> <S> On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Waddell gave four tables of bridge. Mrs. Hall, Mrs Campbell and jMfs Bisset were the prize-winners. <s> <♦> Mrs Harold Cotter was a bridge hostess last Saturday night. There were four tables in play, and prizes were won by Mrs Campbell and Dr. Good. JUNIOR GARDENING CLUB. Thd Junior Gardening Club last met at Mrs Inkster’s home in Hall Avenue, where Mrs Inkster spoke on planting bulbs in fibre, for the benefit of the younger members who had not heard it before. She, then served morning tea, after which the presided,t, Margaret Miller, thanked Mrs Inkster for a delightful morning. The winner of Mrs Clark’s prize for the best dish-garden was Bettyi Inkster with Ailsa Stewart second. W.D.F.U. KAITAIA. Mrs Buckle presided over a good attendance at the October meeting of the Kaitaia Women’s Division, Farmers’ Union. Mrs Turner read the creed, members standing. Mesdames Buckle, Bell and Hudson gave a report on their visit to the halfyearly conference at Ohaeawai on October 17. Mrs Buckle reported an increased demand for , W.D. housekeepers and spoke of the good work they are doing. Members received an invitation from the Kaitaia Institute to attend a social afternoon. Nurse Wilkinson gave a talk on the management of a children’s health camp and was corded a vote of thanks. During the afternoon a number of visitors came to view the display of Blind Institute basketware, and bought generously. There is still a quantity to he sold. The articles are strong and attractively made and the prices are reasonable, ,

, Good entries were received for the hand embroidered supper cloth, Mrs Stuart Masters winning first, and second prizes. The 1 box of fruit was won by Mrs H. Foster.

Awanui Road members managed the trading table. The 'competition for November is for the - best bloom, cluster, prizes to be given foreach.' The roll call is to be a limerick. Mesdames Churchill, T. Sein, L. Pettit and W. Turner served afternoon tea to members and visitors. . y* ■ —: : —: ' HOSPITAL ENTERTAINMENT. An enjoyable concert arranged by Madame Brainsby was given in the men’s surgical ward of the Whangarei District Hospital on Thursday evening. Items were contributed by Mesdames Dobson, Griffin, RolfeSmith and Brainsby, Miss A. Higginson and Mr N, Procter. Cars for transport were kindly lent by Miss Drummond and Miss Johnson. A. A. MILNE EVENING. 'An A. A. Milne evening was held by the Business and Professional Women’s Round Table Club, on Tuesday in the old , Masonic Hall, Walton Street. Between 40 and 50 people were present. Around the walls silhouettes were' arranged in groups, representing characters from A. A, Milne’s well known children’s books, “Winnie the Pooh,” “When We Were Very Young,” and “Now We Are Seven.” In the absence of Miss Barr, president, Miss Lupton presided. The programme opened with a condensed and interesting account of the career of A. A. Milne, poet and playwright, delivered by Miss Broughton-Carr. Musical and elocutionary items followed, all selected from the work of the author. Misses A. Higginson and C. Piper, accompanied by Madame Brainsby, sang the charming songs, “Market Square” (Miss Higginson), “Halfway Down the Stairs” (Miss Piper), “Hoppity” and “Growing Up” (Miss Higginson). Misses Hirst, Walker, Brown and Beryl Hirst gave an effective presentation of “Buckingham Palace,” the guard in full uniform, with busby and sentry box complete, being quite impressive. The one-act play, “The Mbn in the Bowler Hat,” presented by members of the Blue Triangle, Misses G. Keene, V. Hirons, M. Robertson, P. Feaver, L. Calvert, B. McCauley and L. George, was very well done, as was, also, the recitation, “Missing,” by Beryl Hirst, assisted by Misses Hope and Brown. Supper was served, after which two concluding items were given, “Jonathan Jo,” Misses Hirst, Walker and Beryl Hirst, and “Vespers,” sung by Miss Piper, accompanied by Madame Brainsby. Miss Lupton expressed pleasure at the number present, and thanked all those who had helped to make the entertainment a success by performing, providing refreshments and decorating. ____

WEDDINGS. \ i REID—McLEAN. A wedding of wide interest in Waipu was solemnised at the Waipu Presbyterian Church on Monday evening when Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs McAulay McLean, “Birdgrove,” Waipu,' was married to Mr Walter Reid, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Reid, 1 also of Waipu. Rev. J. D. McFarla’ne performed the ceremony, and Mrs W. Muller presided at the organ. The church had been tastefully decorated in white and pink by friends of the-bride. The wedding gown was of white Chantilly lace and net, with a long train. The tight fitting sleeves were finished with pearls and a long silver girdle and spray of orange blossoms completed a charming, toilette. Her tulle veil, which was worn halo style, was daintily embroidered. A sheaf of white arum lilies was carried. The two accompanying bridesmaids, Hugha McLean (sister) and Myrtle McLean (cousin) wore frocks of Princess Margaret Rose pink angelskin lace, with cowl necks and short cowl sleeves. The dress sashes were of pink velvet and pink rose-bud bandeaux were worn. Each carried a sheaf of pink shaded roses. The bride’s mother wore a smart blue figured silk ensemble, with, hat to match, and she carried a posy of yellow ranunculus and gerberas. The bridegroom’s mother wore brown silk, relieved with fawn. She wore a fawn hat and carried a posy of shaded pink Iceland poppies. After the ceremony about 300 guests were entertained at a social evening. The couple left later for a honeymoon in the South, the bride’s going away outfit being a Marina blue woollen tailored costume, with pale pink silk lace blouse with cowl neck, an 4 hat to match. Mr and Mrs Reid will make their future home at North River, Waipu.

McGAUGHEY—POOLMAN. A pretty wedding took place at Otaika, at the home of the bride’s parents, when Flora Charlotte, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Poolman, was married to Allen Nesbitt MCGaiighey, formerly of Belfast. The Rev. O. Burnet performed the ceremony. The room in which the wedding was held was decorated with spring flowers, Xhe bride wore a simply-cut frock of Princess Marina blue chevron crepe, a frill of the material at the; high neckline being fastened with , a spray ot silver flowers. The sleeves were treated in an unusual and effective way. Her hat was of tuscan straw, toned with the frock, while her white gloves had wide gauntlets, of lace. She carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Evelyn Wright, wore a pretty floral frock of silk marothe predominating shades being blue and parchment. She Wore a picture hat to tone and carried a bouquet of primrose-coloured flowers. The bridegroom was supported by Mr F’ H. Poolman, a brother of the bride. . The bride’s mother received her guests in a frock of silk marocain, having floral sprays of pink, red and mauve on a black background. Her posy was of flowers to tone with her frock. ■

After the wedding breakfast, a feature of which was the cake, made and decorated by Mrs J. Middleton, a friend of the bride, the couple left by motor for Auckland, the bride’s going-away outfit consisting of a beige swagger suit with straw hat Ip tone.

DOWSON—LAMBARTH. The wedding took place at St. Paul’s Church, Kaiwaka. on Wednesday morning of Erwin Romaine, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. R. Dowson, of Kaiwaka, to Stella Maud, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Lambarth, also of Kaiwaka. The Rev. H. Sinclair performed the ceremony. The bride wore ivory marocain, with a cowl front with a train of the same material, while the customary veil and coronet of orange blossoms completed 3. charming effect. The bridesmaids, Miss Gladys Lambarth, sister to the bride, and Miss Lillian Dowson, sister of the bridegroom, wore pale marina blue marocain with forget-me-not and tinsel bandeaux. The duties of best man were in the hands of Mr Les Smith, while Mr W. H. Colson act-, ed as groomsman. The bride’s mother wore an air force blue marocain ensemble. The mother of the bridegroom wore navy marocain relieved with blue and beige. The wedding breakfast was held in the Kaiwaka Hall, where over 80 guests assembled to honour the young couple. The young couple will make their future home in Kaiwaka. During the evening the residents of the district were the guests of Mr Lambarth at an enjoyable dance held in ( the Kaiwaka Hall. Owing, to illhealth, the brother of the bridegroom was unable to carry out the duties of best man.