PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20930, 21 January 1930, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Dr Marion Whyte returned on Sunday from a holiday visit to Hawke’s Bay. * * * Misses Muriel and Mainey Hare are spending a holiday in Timaru. * * * Amongst train passengers travelling north yesterday was Dr Helen Dougnll. * * ♦ Mrs J. Cleghora has returned to Dunedin. 9|C 3|C Mr and Mrs E. J. P. Denny have returned from a tour of Central Otago. * * * Mrs F. Ibbotson has left to spend a holiday at Karitane. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mrs Eustace Macassey has returned from Brighton. * * # Mrs Ashley W. Cooper has returned from a holiday spent at Stewart Island. • * « Mrs J. G. Henderson, of Wyndham, is the guest of Mrs J. Elliot, Castle street. * * * • Mr Q-od Mrs J. J. Stevenson have gone on a holiday visit to Timaru. « w * Miss Tarleton has left for Winton on a visit to Mrs J. Scully. * * * Mr and Mrs W. Easton have returned from Queenstown. * # * Dr Grace Stevenson is at present on a holiday visit to Timaru. * # * Mrs A. James is spending a holiday at Christchurch, * * * I Mrs John Meek and daughter have gone to Wyndham for a holiday. They are the guests of Mrs A, Lindsay. * « * Mrs Mason, of Mosgiel, is paying a .visit' to Menziea Ferry, Southland, where she is the guest of Mrs J. E. Hamilton. ♦ * * Miss P. Turnbull is visiting Mataura Island, Southland, as the guest of Mrs G. Carnie. * # # Mrs J, M. H. Baird has returned from a visit to Ohai as the guest of Mrs James Brown. # * * Miss May Barron has left for Mon Flat, where she will be the guest of her brother. * ♦ ♦ Mr and Mrs J. H, Watson, of Invercar. pH* are the guests of Mrs John Watson, Bt. Clair, # * * Miss Verna Grindley, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs Andrew gmith, Macandrew Bay. • * * * Mrs H. Hart and her two daughters •were passengers by yesterday morning’s express train for Timaru. ♦ ♦ * Mrs Stuart Hunter, of, Waikari, Canterbury, left yesterday, on her return journey north. ♦ ♦ * Mrs Ambrose Hudson hasi returned from a holiday spent at Warrington and Lake Wanaka, ' * * * Mrs C, W. Rattray has gone to Lake Wanaka with her daughter, Mrs David Bush, of Parnassus, Canterbury. * * * Miss Ensor has left to pay a visit to Mrs Hugh Ensor, Canterbury, and Mrs Humphrey, Gisborne. * * « Lady Sim left yesterday for Christchurch on a short visit to her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Sim. ♦* . * Mies Peggie Stuart and Miss Dorothy Clark left yesterday for Wo imate, where they will be the guests of Mrs C. S. M Lachlan, of “ Limestone Hills.” • * * Miss A. L. Loudon, principal of the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School, will leave by car this morning en route for Auckland. ♦ * * Mrs G. J. Nicholas and Miss Joyce rs icholas. of Piopio, King ‘ Country, are the guests of Mrs J. Johnson, George street. ♦ ♦ • Mr and Mrs D, Seandrett, of Invercargill, are at present in this city. Mr Seandrett is attending the Dunedin bowling tournament. * * # The - engagement is announced of Beatrice Magon, youngest daughter of Mr John Magon, of Glen road, Waihola, to Llewellyn Christie, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Christie, of “Keithmore, Warepa, ¥¥ ¥ . Mrs J. S. Hocking was entertained at a pleasant afternoon tea party, given by ’Mrs John Taylor on Friday at the Tudor Hall. Among those present were: Mesdames E. Hocking. W. Smith. Woodward, Ernngton, Shacklock, Bell, Anderson, Burt, and Evans, and Misses Peake, Bell and Croft. .* * * Miss Marie Lohr, the famous actress, owns a beautiful and unique quilt, whch is hand embroidered and divided into panels. And in these panels, rather after the manner of the old samples, are stitched in yellow letters all Miss Lohr’s favourite sayings and quotations, while across the top of this unusual quilt you see V l6 ■ words, “Marie Lohr—Her Quilt.-’ *♦ , « The final social for the Eleanor Boling narty was held on Saturday evening at the St. Leonards Cabaret, when between 30 and 40 guests assembled to wish Captain Brown and his party bon voyage on the eye of their departure to the Antarctic. Dancing was freely indulged in by the . whilst the spacious lounges and sitting rooms provided excellent accommodation for those who wished to rest in between the dances. During the adjournment for supper. Mr F. G. Paape, in a felicitous speech, conveyed to Captßrown and his party the best wishes of those assembled for a prosperous voyage to the relief of the Rear-admiral Byrd party, and wished them a speedy return. Captain Brown responded on behalf of the party, and in a happy speech stated that an that was possible would be done to bring them back speedily. He could depend on the co-operation of his officers and crew, who were a very loyal and happy ° od ; v - speeches were also given by the chief engineer, Mr M’Pherson, and the chief officer, Mr MTunea.

Carpets and linoleums—an unrivalled selection of all the latest designs. Prices are most moderate, too! Inspection welcomed. C. and TV. Hayward, Ltd 141 George street.—Advt.

Mote.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Pariour where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost. 186 George street (3 doors from Terry’s) Advt.

During the absence oi Mr and Mr s \V L» Napier from New Zealand Miss Dorothy Napier >a undertaking the man agement of "Te Kiteroa’ the popular guest house and health reaort at Wai mate Modern house, with electric light and d-ainage. ideal winter climate beautiful garden unique bird life, eaten sue view For illustrated descriptive Circular, containing full particulars ad dress Miss Dorothy Napier, P.O Roii 10 Waimate. Telephone 151. VVaimate

Miss Miller (late of Mr Lueoeks limaru) is now in charge of the late H M Xcill’s hairdressing rooms. Permnneni wave; full head £2 2s; open Saturday afternoons. visit will be appreciated Phene 11-560.—Advt.

Miss Kimura San. who is coming to New Zealand, is a little Japanese girl, highly educated, with strings of imposing letters after her name. She arrives in Wellington in two months’ time to take up Y.W.C.A. work in New Zealand. At present she is > in Australia, and has been entertained right royally there. In Melbourne 400 Japanese women were given a tea at which she was the guest of honour.

Probably one of the most amazing business women in the United States is Miss Bessie of Donna, Texas, who, at the age of nine, began her career of saleswoman by selling two pigs at a substantial profit. Owing to her family’s straitened circumstances she had to work, so started to peddle hosiery, and for several years won a succession of prizes for the largest distribution. She 16 now 17 years old. and has sold real estate, bought and sold buildings, and is now managing a large hotel which she recently had erected.

A wedding of local interest to Purakanui residents took place on January 14 at the residence of thvs bride’s parents, ‘ Seaview,” Purakanui, the contracting parties being Margaret, daughter of Mr Mrs T. Driver, and John James Christie, only son of the late J. Christie, of Gisborne. _ The Rev. Fells was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of beige georgette and lace, with hat to tone, ana carried a bouquet of roses and spirea tied with streamers of lemon and green. She_ was attended by her cousin. Miss Isa Driver, as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of apple green georgette relieved with beige and a smart hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations tied with streamers. Mr W. R. Driver, brother of the bride, acted aa best man. The mother received _ the guests wearing a handsome navy satin gown relieved with coflee lace, and a black hat, and carried a posy of crimson roses. _ After the ceremony the guests, numbering about 50, adjourned to the barn, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. When the happy couple iett by car on their honeymoon, the bride wore a smart grey suit with hat to match and a grey fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s gift to tlie bridesmaid was a beautiful crystal necklace. The presents, which were numerous and costly, included several cheques.

The guest list last week at the HermitT^ e ’w¥? u P t included Mr and Mrs i i? Ia » k r elpy ' Mbs A. N. Davies (Eng. Mnro.’.im r L an i^ VB J&fWf* Mm and Miss Mnrcullock. Miss M’Curdy, Mr P. W H - Patterson t q’^i otl^nd^- Jl, fl M - A - Reid (Glasgow, Scotland), Miss M. Eadie (Greenock, Scotland) Miss Maud Moffat (Toronto; Canada), Mr J R. Northway (Ceylon), V r *-vS • Schmidt, Miss B. Schmidt, Mr J. O Br.cn, Mr K. O’Rourke, Mr M. Mr J Hickey, Mr T. kargroaves (Sydney), Miss R, Lowric (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs A. D. Collins, Mrs E. Autoney. Miss E. H. Antoney, Mr M. F. Walsh, Mr M. E. W. Wilson (North Queensland) Mr and Mrs J. Allan (Brisbane), Mr N, GNorthway (Perth), Miss tT' ( ®°. uth T Australia), Miss Dorothy Smith, Miss Isabella Heron, Miss Laura Waker, Mr J. T. Boylon, Mr M. P. Donaldson (Auckland), Miss Mary ’a Webb (Hamilton), Mr % A j M*E.enzie, Mr W. A. M'Kenzic (Taradale), Miss E, Eorth, Mr A. W. Macfarlanc, Jfr L. Hargreaves, Mrs E. E. Marks (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C t • Maf?ter C, Lewis. Mr and Mrs L - , F sr ure & % a fid Mrs C. Flavell, Mr |" d , Wrß H. H. Dyer, Mrs W. Milne bhand, Mrs Kirse, Mrs Rawlings, Miss -,P°£P e D. Winifred Dununat, Miss M. D Digby Mr A. W. Charlesou t Neale, Mr H. Keane, Mr aud vr B * J -T H sr dß J es - M ,‘£ B lh - Hodges, Miss u A i.^’^ od^ 8 ' •^■ r Hodges (Christchurch) Mrs bhaw and the Misses Shaw, Mr lan Shaw. Mr K. Shaw, Mr L. Moffatt (Levin) Miss H M. Jenkins (Blenheim I, Miss C. M. Noble (Otago). Mrs Milligan (Oaniaru), Miss Gregory (Pahiatua), Mrs ?,* Hutchinson (Amberley), Mrs C. Campbell (Inverness), Mr and Mrs M Herman, Miss Jessie M'Lcnnan, Mrs R. S' Cameron, Miss Anne Petrie Ross, Mr P-S. Cameron (Dunedin), Mr T. Shcerau (Waiho Gorge), Mr A. L. Thomson, Mr M. J Martin (Gore), Mr E. M. Thomson (Mosgiel). Rev. Father J. Barra (Fairhe), Rev. Father P. Guiisty (Reefton).

On December 18 at St. Peter’s Church, Caversham, the marriage was Celebrated of Liuda Veronica, eldest daughter of Mr H. Jones, of South Diraediu, and Thomas Edward, only son of a r Oubbiiis, of Oxford street. Canon A. C. Button performed the ceremony, and Miss Favell presided at the organ. The church wae beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with summer blooms. The bride, who entered the church' on ™ ara ) of her father to the strains of the Bridal March,” made a charming picture in. a model long-sleeved gown of white radium lace and georgette. Over this she wore a beautiful silk embroidered Brussels net veil, which was held to the head by a circlet of orange blossom. Silver slippers, hose to tone, and a bouquet of pink roses and bridal lilies completed the ensemble. , The attendant bridesmaid was Miss Winnie Jones, sister e tlie bride, who was attired in a frock of shell pink georgette and taffeta, and carried a bouquet of pink rosee. Little Miss Marjory Jones, sister of the bride, made a dainty little flower girl in an apple green crepe de chine befnlled frock, and carried a dainty posy of pink sweet peas and roses. Master Warrick Wright acted as page boy, and looked charming in a white crepe de chine suit. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J, Fitzgerald ae best man. Mr F. Gubbms acted as usher. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the Bungalow Tea Rooms, St. Hilda. As the guests, numbering 88, arrived, they were received by Mr and Mrs Jones. The hostess was attired in a charming gown of navy satin cefanese aud a navy hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of red roses. After the usual toasts had been honoured the hall was cleared for dancing. Later the express for the f,,™ +iT e b - ndc "'F ari flg a green and fawn three-piece suit and hat to tone. Numerous telegrams and letters of congratulation were received, together with ma i ly Arincluding cheques. Mr ? nd rV^ rS jG"bbins 6 future home will be m Dunedin

Glnucb was the scene of a very °V he e^.nin e of Decernber 10, Jean Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr A. Merrilees, of Dunedin, monv’W ln Tr 6 bonds o/ holy matrimouy to James Harper, second sou of Mr and Mrs C. Campbell, of St. Kilda. The ?®y* i; Burns Officiated at the ceremony. “ a £ n Mr Th l ; ?P aßfa aan presided at the organ- The bride looked charmine as fathe? t T ed i-R be bu F c h °h the arm of her TTpr br^°i tbe Btrains nuptial music. Her bridal gown was of cream georgette ,> vith silk lace and tin/ii * a her slippers were of silver tinsel A beautiful embroidered veil was ± raGt, £? ly arranged under a coronet of t b °/ som ’ and B h e carried a shower bouquet of cream roses, sweet peas, and hhiim auratum masked by maidenhair and asparagus ferns. The bridesmaidsiP°i r °\ thy Merrilees (sister of bnd f e i an . d .Miss Hazel Campbell hndcgi'oom) —wmo dainty of , palc bl ”e georgette with radium Lain hm ,lder , SC?I 7 C f and headdresses of pale blue and pink loaves. They carried houque s of pink carnations, sweet peas, maidenhau- and asparagus ferns and tied Vt tb J 1?! dreamers- The bridegroom was nn f Mr d ß b Vr lr - H - T,lnibull 88 best man i ‘ as groomsman. At pntc* COnc uslo ?i °, E the ceremony some 80 fl 68 * 8 assembled at the Strand Solon, (W (b°y "ere rcceived by Mrs Coutts (aunt of the bride), attired in a navy silk frock and bat to tone, and Mrs CampI,®' of the bridegroom), wearing black silk and hat to tone. The former carried a posy of bronze pansies, u ~ 16 latter a posy of mauve violas. ,At the conclusion of the breakfast dancing as indulged mto music supplied bv an orchestra. When the happy couple pit later on their wedding tour, the nridc wore a pretty frock of blue crepe ae dune with hnt to tone. They roC f J j- fi ,llnerot,K handsome present’s iuClurting many cheques. Prior to her marriage Miss Merrilees was entertained f! r H hib-lion party given by Mrs MTvor, of “Aibyn House.”

Mrs James Horn has gone to Wanganui, where she will be the guest of Mrs (t R. Simpson for a few weeks.

Vera, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart, of Timaru, and granddaughter of the late Captain James Stewart, of Manor place, Dunedin, was married to Selwyn, youngest son of the late Mr John Withell and of Mrs Withell, of “ Otipua," South Canterbury, on December 19 at Bank Street Methodist Church. Timaru. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harold T. Peat, and Mr Wilfred Tank presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride and bridegroom. Two arches of pink blossom and a huge bell of white blooms added to the effectiveness of the decorations. The bride, .who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked very sweet in a simple gown of ivory georgette over ivory satin inlet with panels of silver lace. She wore a handsomely embroidered veil, fastened over the ears with sprays of orange blossom. Ivory silk hose and silver brocaded slippers and an exquisite bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern tied with streamers of pale pink chiffon completed the ensemble. Miss Peggie Howie (Dunedin), cousin of the bride, attended, daintily frocked in pale green and pink floral georgette, with a picture hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds and maiden hair fern. The bridegroom was attended by his nephew, Mr J. Bruce Brown, of ‘ Rivermouth," Mid-Ganterbury. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the “Bridal March.” The hymn “0 Love Divine" followed, during’ the signing of the registers. ■ The guests were entertained to musical selections on the organ until the strains of Mendelssohn's “Wedding March" announced the reappearance of the happy couple. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at “ Tirohanga, the residence of Mr and Mrs J. W. Holdgatc. Mrs Stewart received her guests wearing a soft black silk" gown with black hat relieved with cerise, and carried a bouquet of cerise roses and asparagus fern. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floral’ black and heliotrope georgette gown with a black hat relieved with heliotrope flowers. She carried a bouquet of shaded heliotrope flowers and .asparagus fern, ihe tables were decorated in pink, harmonising with the wealth of summer flowers m the lovely grounds around the home. The usual toasts were honoured, interspersed with these being several musical items. Vocal solos were rendered by Mies Peggie Howie, of Dunedin. Miss Holdgatc, Messrs J. W. Holdgatc, and Brown. The happy couple left later lor the north by car, the bride wearing a powder blue floral silk frock with crinoline hat to match, and a summer light tweed coat of powder blue. She carried a fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom.

On the evening of January 8 the Presbyterian Church, Milton, was the scene of a very charming wedding, when Miss Cydja Myra Gregory, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Gregory, of Lovell’s flat, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to William Hamet Crowe, yoimgest son of Mr and Mrs W. Crowe, of Kaitangata. ‘The Rev. A. V. G. ChandJer was the officiating minister. The church had been most attractively decorated m shades of pink and white by friends of the bride. White brides’ blossom and pink roses, stood out effectively among the various flowers, which, were artisUcatly arranged. A large gathering witnessed the arrival of the bride, who entered the church on the ami of her lather to the strains of th,e “ Wedding March, played by _ the organist (Miss c ln v*? * Dressed in a becoming gown of white georgette, the bride made a very charming picture. The skirt was composed of four white waterfalls, trimmed with silver lace, cascading gracefully at cither side, while two white ties passed from .the shoulders and ended in an eleUnjL ar a V hc f £° nfc of the tight-fitting bodice. Masking the gown was a beautinil silk-embroidered, circular veil, ar™;?ged iT cap. style and finishing with a coronet of bride a blossom. Dnint.v silver slippers, with silk hose to tone, added to the charming effect. A shower bouquet of white lilies and cream roses, mingled with asparagus fern, completed the ensemble. In attendance were two 1 j.if m ¥ ds j ,hf l6s Olive Gregory (sister of the bride) was dressed m a sweet frock of lavender georgette. The tightfitting bodice was embroidered with flowers in autumn tints. From either shoulder was attached a strap which met a pleated sash, from which two waterfalls fell in graceful folds. Two rosettes, daintily set, one at the shoulder and the other at the waist, added a pleasing touch to the toilette. Miss Alice Field, of MilThl’ T?A* a & r - ed “.h’oek of Pink hue. ipe tight-fitting bodice was furnished trimmed witih silver similarly trimmed, formed- a pleasing r*i 3 j 1 *° dainty frock. Each bridesa ba "deau of silver leaves fitted to the head with posies to tone. Bouquets of shell pink roses and sweet S Ba> Ar t0 <=* the,r tgjlettea. a delicate finish. Mr Stewart Hall attended the Cfilln i aS *u beS 4 7 an> "'bile Mr G. Forrest tulhlicd the duties of groomsman. After tlie choral ceremony, the relatives of the bride and bridegroom (70 in number) proceeded to the Excelsior Tea Rooms, where a breakfast was partaken of. The ?i’ cs i’ - j S , they entered, were received bv f h ?, br ,i des Parents Mrs Gregory wore a black aceprdeon pleated gown, relieved with grey, black hat trimmed with grey. bSw C °t£ t 0 add r ed t 0 the tasteful effect. The mother of the bridegroom was beautifully attired in black silk. During the breakfast, over which the } ‘ fl ' Chandler presided, the usual toasts were honoured, intermingled with a few musical items. The humorous speeches in reply to the toasts were a feature of the evening. Miss Fidis rendered a vocal solo, and Messrs A. and W M-Dean contributed pianoforte items. An elderly guest, who received special menMrS f I Vi. lo V ni ?S of Clarendon, grandmother of the bride. When the happy couple left by car for Timaru, the bride wore a brown tailored suit with Bbp . eß c “ d f hat to tone. A brown coat 5« “ nn,We ' l