WOMAN'S WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25172, 9 April 1945, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

CORONATION CEREMONY R.S.A. QUEEN CARNIVAL A spectacular culmination to the Auckland Returned Services Queen Carnival was the coronation ceremony, which took place before a large audience at the Town Hall on Saturday night. In the centre of the stage was the throne draped with a Union Jack, lhe steps leading up to it were covered with crimson carpet and at the back of the throne was the Papakura Military Band. The ceremony began with the reading of the proclamation by the Mayor, Mr .J. A. C. A Hum, who welcomed the chosen queen, Signalwoman Janet Drysdale, and congratulated all who had worked so hard to make the carnival a success. The procession of the princesses, with their attendants and standard bearers, then took place to martial music provided by the Papakura Military Hand, and each Candidate in the carnival was announced individually by a fanfare of trumpets. The first to enter was the Transport entrant, Mrs Helen Byrne, followed by the Air Force princess, W.A.L. Elizabeth Wilson. Lead-ing-Wren Daphne Johnson, representing the Navy, and Nurse .Joan Scaife, the Nurses' princess. They were accompanied by their attendants, who, like the princesses, wore graceful white gowns in various styles. Colour was added by the tiaras and shoulder capes. Those of the Transport wore K°ld, the Air Force mauve, the Navy blue, and the Nurses red. The queen was dressed in a lovely gown of white embossed crepe, the waist and bodice being embroidered with sequin beading. Over her shoulders fell the long regal train of purple velvet, emblazoned with gold and bordered with ermine. The "archbishop," ?'r H. Wilson, presented her with the sword, ring, sceptre and orb. After her coronation Signalwoman Drysdale paid a tribute to the self-sacrifice of the Dominion's servicemen. All candidates were presented to the queen and each promised allegiance. Bouquets were given to the queen, her retinue, the princesses and their attendants. The coronation pageant was produced by Mrs N." Gee, assisted by Miss S. Stock. REMUERA WEDDING EDMONDS—FAIRE The marriage took place on Saturday morning at St. Michael's Church, Remuera. of Miss Margaret Mary Eaire, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. S Faite. Epsom, to Mr Philip Hugh Edmonds (returned from the Middle East), second son of Mr and Mrs E. H. Milford. The Rev. Father J. J. Bradley officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. The soloist was Miss Joan Negus. The bride, who was given away by her father wore a dainty frock of ivory georgette, made with diagonally tucked bodice and beaded neckline. The skirt, which fell in soft folds, was beautifully ruchecl around the hemline and formed a flowing circulai train. Her handembroidered tulle veil was held in place by a topknot of white cactus dahlias and tulip lilies to match her shower bouquet. The bridesmaids. Miss Monica Faire, sister of the bride, and Miss Joan Prendergast, of Hamilton, wore picture frocks of white organdie. They carried posies of white camellias, dahlias and blue hydrangeas, and wore coronets of matching flowers in their hair. The best man was Mr Tom Price, and Mr Ben Edmonds, brother of the bridegroom, acted as groomsman. The reception was held at the Parneil Kiosk. FINAL "MEETING GOVERNMENT HOUSE CLUB The final meeting of the women's committee of the Government, House Forces' Club was presided over by the Mayoress, Mrs J. A. C. Allum, who informed those present that the City Council had decided that the need for continuing the club no longer existed and that the time' had arrived to hand it back to Their Excellencies. Representatives of 20 women's organisations in the city were present and they were asked to convey to their members sincere thanks and appreciation of the splendid work that had been contributed toward the successful running of the club. Appreciation was especially expressed for the valuable help given by the honorary supervisor, Mrs R. J. Hooper, and the honorary secretary, Mrs M. E. Svensen. MAORI GIRLS' HOSTEL OPENING AT MOUNT EDEN About 300 people were present at the official opening of the Maori girls' hostel at 22 Pentland Avenue, Mount Eden, on Saturday afternoon. The hostel, which is the property of the Presbyterian Church, was dedicated by the Rev. G. F. McKenzie, moderator of the Auckland Presbytery. Mrs Laughton, wife of the Very Rev. J. G. Laughton, superintendent of Maori Missions, performed the opening ceremony. Among the speakers were the Mayor, Mr .1. A. C. Allum, the Mayor of Mount Eden. Mr R. J. Mills, the Rev. D. N. MacDiarmid, director of missions, Chief Judge Shepherd, Under-Secretary of Native Affairs, the Very Rev. J. G. Laughton, the Rev. R. F. Fish, convener of missiohs' committee, and Sister May, matron of the hostel. An address was given by Mr Kihoro, representing the Presbyterian Maoris, and his speech was interpreted by the Rev. Henri Potatau (recently returned from the Middle East). ENGAGEMENTS Klnghan—Murray.—The engagement is announced between Sub-Lieutenant Eric James Kingham, R.N.Z.N.Y.R. (overseas), younger son of Mr and Mrs W. J. Kinghan, Thames, and Noreen Clement, younger daugb*er..°£,ant' rs Murray, Thames. McKenzie—Hillman.—The engagement is announced between Stephen James McKenzie, R.N.Z.N.. youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. McKenzie, Orepnki, Southland, and Marian, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Hillman, Starrtown, Huntly, Norris—Aiken.—Mr and Mrs T. H. Aiken. Mititai, Northern Wairoa, announce the engagement of their cider daughter, Eunice Klsie Frances, to Richard William, elder son of Mr and Mrs Norris, Arapoluie, Dargaville. Puttlck—Russell.—The engagement is announced between Flight-Lieutenant Ronald Puttick, third son of Mr and Mrs Claude H. Puttick, of Epsom, and Eleanor Jean (Sue), younger daughter of Captain and Mrs A. R. Russell, of Remuera.