WOMAN'S WORLD

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25286, 21 August 1945, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

WEDDING AT FEUDING GREEN-WITHER The wedding of Miss Joy Sybil Wither, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. A. Wither, of Cheltenham, near Feikling, to Mr Kevin Oliver Green, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Green, of Mangaweka, took place recently at St. John's Church, Feilding. The Rev. F. Jfi. Fleury officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gou ir of ivory cloque, featuring a long bodice with a heartshaped neckline, trimmed with a spray of orange blossom which had been worn by her mother at her wedding. The full skirt swept into a long oval train. Her tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of freesias, Cyclamen and daphne. The bridesmaids, Miss Jean Anderson, Miss Muriel Sinclair and Miss Betty Wither, wore frocks designed on similar lines to the bride's in shades of teal, soft rose pink, and gold respectively, with bouquets and topknots to tone. The flower girl was Helen Carran. The bridegroom was attended' by his brother, Mr Tony Green, as best man, and by Mr F. Noble and Mr T. .Movie as groomsmen. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Beresford Tearooms. NAVAL CEREMONY HOB E RTSON—RUSSELL A very quiet wedding, at which the Rev. Canon R. G. Coats officiated, took place at St. Matthew's Church, Auckland, on the evening of August 8 when Miss Juin Mavys Russell, only daughter of Sergeant-Major and Mrs M. A. Russell, of Hamilton, was married to Lieutenant Alan James Clair Robertson, U.5.N.11., elder son of LieutenantCommander A. H. Robertson, U.S.C.G., U.S.A. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a model frock of delphinium blue ami a matching picture hat. Her accessories were black and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pink carnations, hyacinths and forget-me-nots. Miss N. Welsh attended the bride. The bridegroom was attended by Lieutenant A. G. Wood, U.S.N. DIAMOND JUBILEE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH Mass was celebrated in St. Benedict's Church on Sunday morning by Dr F. Terry on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the arrival of the Order of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Auckland and the founding of the Children of Mary in St. Benedict's Parish. Two members of the order, Sister Mary Theresa and Sister Mary Casimer, accompanied by Misses Chitty and Chevalin, arrived in New Zealand in 1884 and opened a school close to the church. Later, the sisters removed to Surrey Hills, which was the central house of the institute in Auckland until 1901, when St. Benedict's was nominated provincial house. In the Auckland diocese the Sisters of St. Joseph, now numbering 130, teach some 3500 pupils in 21 schools. Present at the jubilee celebrations was Sister Mary Bernadette, the first New Zealand postulant, who came with sisters from Australia in 1886.

Later, at St. Benedict's Hall, Bishop Liston, after commenting on the value of the 60 years' work toward the education of the children, made a presentation of £3OO to the sisters to start a fund for the proposed retreat house. Vocal and instrumental items were given and tea was served for past pupils and friends. Solemn Requiem Mass for the decensed sisters and Children of Mary was offered yesterday. KARITANE NURSES PLANS FOR BUREAUX (P.A.) WELLINGTON, Monday "Representatives of the National Service Department approached the council of the Plunket Society some months ago," said Mrs James Begg, president of the society, who at present is in Wellington, in a statement today. "They wished that some manpower control should be extended to Karitane nurses, so that the services of this trained group might be better utilised to help those mothers most in need of them. In the hope of being able to help mothers and, at the same time, safeguard the interests and health of the Karitane nurses, the council decided to set up hureaufc in the main centres. "This scheme was nearly ready to put into operation, but the announcement on Friday of some lifting of the manpower regulations for women over 30 years of age may alter the scope of the bureaux. It is my intention to consult my executive about the matter immediately on my return to Dunedin." • - ... TEMPERANCE UNION NORTH AUCKLAND MEMBERS The annual district convention of the North Auckland Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at Manngakaramea last week. Mrs W. T. Rpberts presided. Delegates were present from Whangarei, Maungaturoto, Dargaville, Pukchuia and Maungakarnmea. A remit from Maungaturoto # that coupons should he required for the purchase of beer was referred to branch meetings for discussion. An address was given by the organiser, Miss E. Appleby. A public meeting was held in the evening when items and an address were given. The following officers were elected:— President, Mrs W. T. Roberts (Pukehuia); recording secretary,- Mrs F. T. Moorhead (Dargaville); corresponding secretary, Miss M. C. TCdmed (Dargaville); treasurer, Mrs Weir (Tanranga) ENGAGEMENTS Bayliss—Marsh.—Mr and Mrs A. \V. Marsh, of (i,"i Fourth Avenue. Kingsland. announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Gwenyth, to Graham Robertson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. V. Bayliss Te I'uk e. Cullon—Goodman.—Mrs Austen Goodman, of Rernuera announces the engagement of her only daughter, .Tune Margaret., to John Tocker, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. R. Citllm. of Waihi. Ewen- Ogram.—Mr and Mrs E. G. Ogram. Morrinsvillc. announce the engagement of Iheir only daughter, Marion Jean, to Derek Campbell, only son of Mr and Mrs L. K. F.wen, Mission Bay. Auckland. Kemp Horoit. —Mr and Mrs W. J. FTeron, Te Hauanioa ,Te Awnmntu, announce the engagement of their daughter, Isabelle Rlizabrth. to Wilfred Walter Kerr (overseas), son of Mr and Mrs J. B. D. Kemp, To Awamutu. Miller—Scolly.— I The engagement is announced between Flight Lieutenant Alisler Richard Miller, R.N.Z.A.F., only son of Mr and Mrs H. Miller of Orakei, and Una Lockley, only daughter of Mrs L. E. Kcelly, of Remuera. Rowsell—Logan.—The engagement, is announced between Slanley Gordon, only son of Mr and Mrs S. J. Row-sell, 77 Princes Street, Otahuhn, and Norma, second daughter of Mr and Mrs II ('. Logan ft Walmsley Road, Otahuhn. Shorriff-—-Caldwell.- The engagement, is announced between John Lawrence Page, eldest son of Mr and Mrs L. P, SherrilT, of "Waipn. and Margaret Prudence, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. TT. Caldwell, of Wainku. Smith- Gwynn.—The engagement is announced between Murray Mead, onlv son of Mrs G. A. Smith and the late M r C. F Smith, Brown's Bav. Auckland, and Mfr.nir*t Dorothy, ■ eld'" dnii"Mrr of Mr and Mrs P II Gwynn WrlPrnWon.