WOMAN'S WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24294, 8 June 1942, Page 5

WOMAN'S WORLD

NAVAL WEDDING CLARK—MILLS The wedding took place at St. Barnabas' Church, Mount Eden, on Saturday, May 30, of Miss Grace Mills, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. It. J. Mills, of 734 Dominion Road, and Leading-Signalman Norman Clark, R.N.Z.N.V.R., third son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Clark, of 16 Oaklands Road, Mount Eden. The Rev. G. R. Monteith officiated. Both the bridegroom, and his best man, Telegraphist Charles Blake, R.N.Z.N.Y.R., returned recently from service overseas. A lovely gown of deep ivory chiffon and lace was worn by the bride, who was given away by her father. Her veil was hold with a cluster of cream roses and she carried a bouquet of roses and water lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Winifred Clark, wore a picture frock of pale blue taffeta and a top-knot of cyclamens to match her bouquet. A quiet reception was held later at the home of the bride's parents. LUNCHEON CLUB The first meeting to be hel<J this year by the Auckland Women's Luncheon Club took place at the Mijne and Clioyce Reception Hall on Thursday. The president, Miss F. Brookes, presided and the members of the committee acted as hostesses. An address on India was given by Mrs. J. L. Gray. COUNTRY E.P.S. SERVICE (0.C.) MATAMATA, Sunday The Matamata Farmers' Union, after hearing an address on the Emergency Precautions Service local ox-ganisation by the Mayor of Matamata, Mr. A, E. Wrigley, who spoke as chief warden, decided unanimously to give enthusiastic support to a district scheme for setting up women's committees of practical workers under their own wardens on the same lines as the men. It was also

decided to urge compulsory registration of all women between the ages of 17 and 45 years under the E.P.S. ajid/or the Women's War Service Auxiliary. It was pointed out that in one district, Te Poi, in the case of an emergency 32 farmers would have to leave their milking herds and that, although there were 200 members of the Women's War Service Auxiliary, every one was already attached to some specialist branch. There were nine other districts, so that the great need for increased numbers was evident. ELLERSLIE FASHIONS The timely decision of women racegoers to conform to practical and com-mon-sense dressing that combined smartness with utility was apparent on the concluding day of the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting at Ellersue on Saturday. Bright sunshine with an exhilarating tang in the air favoured the choice of trim tailored suits worn with a high-necked jumper iu gay relief tones. Black, blue, beige and soft grey alternated with tweeds, while accessories provided an individual note in their colourful details. Cosy top-coats in distinctive designs added a seasonable touch, and fur coats, capes and shoulder stoles were worn with attractive effect. ENGAGEMENTS Coveney—Ritchie.—The engagement is announced between Able-Seaman Stanley Edward Coveney, R.N.Z.N., only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Horace Coveney, of 4 Nornianby Place, Mount Eden, and Margaret Grace, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Ritchie, of 53 Helena Street, Dunedin. Gauntlatt—Broadbent. —The engagement is announcud between Ronald Charles, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Gauntlett, of Waharoa, and Joyco Compton, younger daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Broadbent, of Elizabeth Street, Mount Eden, Auckland. Norton—Benfje.—The engagement ia announced between Roy Moray, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Norton, of England, and Nancy Norton, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Benge, of Te Kufti Tyler—Blackmoore.—The engagement is announced between Cecil, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Tyler, Taupo, to Dorothea, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Blackmoore. Mount Roskill.