Notes for Women

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 24 October 1940, Page 2

Notes for Women

Mrs C. G. Hope-Gill, who is visiting Nelson with her husband, a member of the British diplomatic service, is a daughter of Dr. and Mrs CampbellSmith, of Nile street, with whom the visitors are staying. Since their arrival here they have made a motor-tour cf part of the South Island, including a call at the West Coast glaciers. WEDDING EVERETT—HYLAND A very pretty wedding took place recently in the Methodist Church at Stoke, when Russell Louis, son of Mr and Mrs A. Everett, of Lower Moutere. was married to Nancye Beryl, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Hyland, of Stoke. The Rev. M. Ayrton, of Richmond, was the officiating minister, and Miss H. Sparrow was the organist. The bride, who entered the church with her father, looked a picture in white satin. Her fully flared train was edged with white satin applique flowers. while her veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of white freesias. hyacinths and white cyclamen with maiden hair fern. Misses Lexie and Shirley Hyland, the sisters of the bride, were the bridesmaids. The former wore a gown of apple green georgette over satin trimned with maize bows on the fully flared skirt. Shirley’s dress was maizv georgette over satin, and her full skirt was trimmed with green bows. Each carried a bouquet of freesias. hyacinths. white cyclamen and maiden hair fern. The two small flower girls. Pat Everett and Margaret Frost, cousins of the bridegroom, wore pink and blue frocks cut on the same lines as the bridesmaids’ dresses. The duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Messrs Trevor Trewavas and Tom Starnes, of Motueka. After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the bride's parents' home in Stoke. Mrs Hyland received the guests, and was dressed in a navy blue costume with a cyclamen blouse. She was carrying a posy of cyclamens, and was assisted by Mrs Everett, the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a saxe blue ensemble with a shoulder spray of cyclamen flowers. The bride's travelling frock was green, trimmed with autumn tinted felt flowers, and she wore a fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom. Prior to her marriage. Mrs Everett was entertained at a kitchen party by fellow workers, where many useful presents were received. Mr and Mrs R. L. Everett will make their home in Lower Moutere. w~d.f!u. WAKAPUAKA BRANCH The Wakapuaka branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers Union held its October meeting at the residence of Mrs O'Beirne. Mrs G. P Dixon presided over a very fair attendance. Members were very pleased tc learn that Mrs J. Corder’s health ha‘ improved. After a very dainty afternoon tee Mrs Dixon introduced Mrs G. Page who in turn introduced Mrs Atmore the speaker for the afternoon. Ai: were keenly interested in her talk or the Women’s National Reserve and the War Service Auxiliary. As a result ol this talk, the wonderful work of these

organisations was more fully understood and appreciated. Mrs Dixon presented Mesdames Atmore and Page with artistic shoulder sprays. The guests of the afternoon very 1 kindly judged the apron parade and awarded the following prizes: The prettiest. Miss N. Dodson; the most useful. Mrs E. Westley. Mrs A. Nicols was the winner of the egg competition. The meeting for next month is to be an open one and will take the form of a social afternoon. New members are assured of a very hearty welcome. The . competition for next month is to be a peg bag or an apron made from a . sugar bag. I A very happy meeting was brought j to a close by the singing of the New Zealand Anthem. FAREWELL PARTY i Mrs C. Dodson was the guest of hon- ! our at an informal afternoon tea party when Mrs G. P. Dixon, president of the Wakapuaka Branch W.D.F.U.. invited the committee to meet her. Mrs ! Dodson, who is shortly moving into town, was presented with a shoulder spray, and received the best wishes of I all present for her new home. * * * * | “Marjorie! You're the best dressed t woman in town . . . how do you manage I it?” ! “Why. Helen, it’s easy. I select style early at the 'Hat Box’ . . . they are always in advance, and so very reason- ■ able.” “Oh! Do you think they'd have a coat to suit me?” "Of course. Helen . . . they're just i i opening up some stunning coats . . : strollers military, edge to edge and j i even semi-fitting bustle backs ... so “Marjorie . . . come with me right ; j now ... it sounds too marvellous to ! miss . . style . . at reasonable prices!” "Yes! At the *Hat Box.* And suits, : costumes and the loveliest frocks, too!” The "Hat Box." Bridge Street. Nelson.