WOMAN'S WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24758, 4 December 1943, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD

OVERSEAS WEDDINGS RUSHTON—EVANS The Anglo-American church at Beirut 'Syria, was the scene of a wedding of New* Zeaiand interest on July cs, when Sister Margaret Lois Evans, ot the English Territorial Auxiliary Isursing Service in the Middle East, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the ate Mr. E. J Evans, of Treorchy, Wales. was niarried to Captain George Rushton, New Zealand Engineers, eldest son 01 Mr. and Mrs. G. Rushton, 63 Kelvin Road, Remnera, Auckland: Captain J . Fereday, chaplain of the j\fiddle East forces performed the ceremony. The' bride, who was given away by Major Bruce H alley, N.Z.E., wore a frock of soft blue crepe and a small white toque with a long tassel. Her bouquet was of red roses. Ihe bridesmaid, Sister Elsie Drake, also of INe\\ Zealand, wore her white dress uniform and carried a bouquet of the same lovely roses. The best man was Captain G. Armstrong, group adjutant: J lie reception after the ceremony was held at the Hotel Normandie, Beirut, where the many New Zealand guests included Lieutenant-Colonel L. Rudd. Licmiten-ant-Co I oil el Hansen, Messrs. G. and IS. Nairn, and army, navy, air force and railway group officers. The two-tiered wedding cake was sent from New Zealand by the bridegroom's mother.

COLLIE—TORBET Westminster United Church, Saskatoon, Canada, was beautifully decorated for the wedding of Miss Jean Alburty Torbet, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Torbet, of Saskatoon. Canada, to Flight-Sergeant Frank Archie Collie, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Collie, of Manurewa, Auckland. 'I he Rev. A. B. Moore officiated and Mrs. Rex Scott was at the organ. The bride was given away by her father. Her wedding gown was of white organza with a fitted bodice and long lily point sleeves, and her fingertip veil was held 111 place by a coronet of orange-blossom. She carried a bouquet of white gladioli and sweetpeas. Hei sister, Miss Margaret lorbet, was bridesmaid and wore a frock of heavenblue sheer relieved by a shoulder spray of deep pink roses and matched by a Juliet cap. The best man was Sergeant Forden Hildreth, R.N.Z.A.F. The reception after the ceremony was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bridal couple left later for Gaspe. Quebec, where the bridegroom is stationed with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

BRITTAIN—BELSHAW News has been received of the wedding in Canada of Sergeant-Pilot C. Brittain, R.N.Z.A.F., third son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Brittain, of Archibald Koad, Glen Eden, Auckland, his bride being Miss Elaine Grace Belshaw, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Belshaw, of Crossfield, Alberta, Canada. The ceremony took place at Hillhurst United Church, Crossfield, the Rev. J. V. How •ev officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pale blue suit with a shoulder spray of roses and lily of thf valley, and navy accessories. The bridesmaid, Miss June Patmore, wore a blue crepe frock with a corsage of pink carnations. The bride's brother, Mr. Kenneth Belshaw, was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a dinner party held in the Brentwood Room of the Empress Hotel. Sergeant Brittain left a few days later to rejoin his unit at Halifax prior to going overseas.

PLUNKET SOCIETY A meeting at Point Chevalier to consider the formation of a sub-committee of the Auckland Plunkef Society in that district was addressed by Mrs. T. Clifton Webb, president of the Auckland branch of the society, and by the charge nurse, Miss H. Chapman. A provisional committee was then set up to further the proposal. This committee will report to a meeting which is to be held in March, when it is hoped that a permanent committee will be established. The following members were elected to the provisional committee: — Mesdames L. McMillan (chairman), M. C. Gillott, E. Tyler, L. D. Carr, J. S. Gordon, L. W. Hedge.

LEAGUE'S FINAL AT HOME The Overseas League's afternoon functions for 194.3 concluded yesterday when Miss Margaret D. Young, who is at present on furlough from Beswada. Deccnn. gave an interesting address in rhe league rooms on "The Education of Girls in Wartime India." These Friday functions during the year have been delightfully varied, ranging from musical to informal afternoons arranged by the programme convener, Mrs. M. Prater, or bridge parties arranged by Mrs. H. Schmidt. Members have also met on Monday afternoons throughout the year to work for the Red Cross Emergency Group.

ENGAGEMENTS Baker—Cooper.—Mrs. A. M. Cooper, of Sandringham, announces the engagement of her younger daughter, Elizabeth Frances (Betty), to Henry Calvin Baker, United States Nav.v, of Arizona, U.S.A. " Baker— Royal.—The engagement is announced between Charles Albert ( Cbook ) Baker (on furlough), third son of the Luc Mr. and Mrs. J. Baker; Whitianga and Estelle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Iv. Royal, Thames Road, Paeroa. Dobbs—Clarke. —Mr and Mrs. A. W. Clarke, of Rotorua. announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Enid trretta,, to Pilot-Officer Harold William Kitchener Dobbs. younger son of Mrs. P K. Dobbs and # tiie late Mr. A. H. Dobbs, of Christchurch. Eva —Burdett. —Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Burd'ett, of Tahuroa Road. Kiwitahi, Morrinsville, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Elva Jean, to Maurice Tunnecliff. only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Eva. Ngarua Road. Waitoa. Holmes—Hewlett.—-The engagement is announced between Leading-Aircraft man Richard .Tames Holmes, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Holmes, of Te Awamulu, and Doris Howlett, Auckland, third daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. W. Howlett, of Marton. Jackson—Wildon.—Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Wildon, Belmont, Takapuna, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter. Runa Grace, to Lieutenant Lawrence Johnson Jackson, U.S.M.C., only son of Mr. L. J. Jackson, Florida. U.S.A. Mcßae—Murray.—The engagement is announced between Corporal lan (Twink) Bryce Mcßae, X.A.M.R. (Armed), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Mcßae, of Parna Bay, Whangarei, and Mary (Mollie) Frances, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. \V. T. Murray, of 570 Remuera Road, Auckland. Manders—Morey.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Moroy, Great .South Road, Papatoetoe, announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Tui Eileen, to Captain Ernest John Manders, Second N.Z.E.F., only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Manders, 23 Green Lane East. Remuera. Mullenger—Girling.—The engagement is announced between Flying-Officer Howard Cottle Mullenger, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Mullenger, Brown's Bay, and Marcaret Constance, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Girling, Cambourne Road. Sandringham Parkes—Scott.—The engagement is announced between Ronald Alfred, third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Parkes. of Tauranga. and Grace Laurie, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Scott, of Rotorua. Paul—Sarjant.—Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Sariant, Netherton, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Muriel Doreen Annie, to Allen Harry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs H. A. Paul. Netherton. Potter—Turner.—The engagement is announced between William John (I>nff). eldest son of Mrs. A. Potter. Okauia. Matamata. and Tcella Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs A Turner. Maniatutu Road, Pongakawa. Te Puke. Wills—Scott, —Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Scott. Hikurangi. announce the encasement of their only daughter. Lorna Alice, to Petty-Officer Charles A. Wills, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs R. Wills Orakei. Auckland.