NOTES FOR WOMEN.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21018, 6 May 1930, Page 15

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

By PniLUDA. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Guests who stayed at the Hermitage. Mount Cook, during the past week included Dr T, Dawson, Miss D. W. R. James, Mr and Mrs Righton (England), Mr and Mrs Walter S. Hunt (Bourne mouth, England), Miss A. Davison (Kingsdown), Misses H. B. Francis, L. E. Sterr, E. J. Campbell (Queensland), Misses G. Apps and D. Falconer (Austtalia), Miss E. 0. Ward (Perth, W. A.), Mr and Mrs Graham, Miss M. T. Neil (Melbourne), Mrs and Miss Smith, Mrs and Miss Gilder, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Bluhdoru, (Sydney), Mr and Mrs Galemberb (Tonkin), Mrs A. 0. Glasse (Auckland), Mr and Mrs M'Cracken, Mrs J. M‘El- - Miss Bell, Mr H. J. C. Williams, Mr C. Robinson, Messrs S. and M, L. Baigent (Wellington), Miss F. Gillies (Napier), Mr and Mrs K. Taylor (AsbU ;rtpn),, Mt and Mrs C. R. Ingram and child, Miss L. Glass, Mr W. Southan (Timaru) , Mr and Mrs J. Y. Allan, Miss Aroha Clifford, Mr Walter Clifford, Miss rsi. Ashworth, Messrs H. Beale, P D. Corsbie, Archie J. Scott, A. N. Bowen, L .-. p iper, W. B. Donald (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Taylor Mr and Mrs C. E. Christianson, Mr and Mrs D. M. Abercrombie, Mr and Mrs J. W. Becker, Misses Roda M. E. M’Konzie, Ida M. Lawson, M. Mackerras, Messrs J. Dobbie. R. D. Thomson (Dunedin).

A wedding in which a good deal of interest was evinced was solemnised in St Stephens Presbyterian Church, Waikiwi, on April 17, when Janncttic Clement Arachne (Ettie), j’oungest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Darragh, of Holly terrace. West Plains, was united in matri. niony to ■Mr Robert Leslie Treloar, of Sawyers’ Bay. The ceremony Was performed byjfche Rev. W. J. Robertson. The bride, who was given away by her father, entered the church to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs W. J. Robertson. She looked charming in a handsome gOwn of creme beaute sarin, the skirt .being flared, with cascade, orange blossom and diamond ornament at the side. The exquisite'veil (lent by her cousin) was surmounted by a coronet of ptahge blossoms, stockings to tone and silver shoes completing the toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Meikle, wore a dainty frock of amethyst blue radium lace, with veil to tone, and band of silver rose leaves and forget-me-nots. She wore stockings to tone, and black satin shoes. Both bride and bridesmaid carried bouquets to blend with their frocks. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Thomas Treloar. The church Was tastefully decorated by girl friends of the bride, a prominent feature being the beautiful floral bell suspended over the happy pair., After the ceremony the guests ad* journed to the Rosewood Tea Lounge, where Mrs Darragh (mother of the bride) and Mrs Treloar (mother of the bridegroom) received the numerous guests. Mrs Darragh’s gown was of handsome black figured satin, with black velvet model hat, while Mrs Treloar wore a rich black satin dress With hat to match. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold wristlet watch and silver fox fur and to the bridesmaid a dress ting, while the best man received a cheque. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom Was a handsome travelling rug. The wedding presents, which wete numerous, included a number of cheques.

St. Michael’s Church, Clyde, was the scene of a very pretty evening wedding on April 22, when Isabel Edith, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James M'Arthur (“Strathclyde”), was married to Geoffrey Dawson, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Taylot, of “ Knowl-Top,” Central t Otago, thus linking two of the oldest families in the district. The Rev. A. B. Pywell performed the ceremony, and Mr R. M'Lay presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The bride, who was given away hy her father, wore a gown of embossed ivory chenille georgette, with t a skirt of georgette, satin shoes, and carried a sheaf of lilies. Her exquisite Veil of Brussels lace was caught at the sides by orange blossom and pearls, end Was held by the train-bearer. Miss Elsie M‘Arthur (sister of the bride), who looked very pretty in an Early Victorian white georgette frock. The bridesmaids Miss Jean Beattie and Miss Annan, wore ankle-length frocks of moire ruched in front, with net hems, the former wearing yellow and the latter green.’ Hats and shoes, were of the same shade as their frocks. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Stuart Faulks as best man and Mr John Keddell as groomsman. The following Were ushers:—Messrs John and Ken M'Arthur, George Stevens ,and Walter Keddell. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to the Town Hall, where they were received by thfe host and hostess. Mrs M'Arthur wore a brown satin Lucille model gown, with brown broad-tail coat, fur trimmed, hat and shoes to tone. She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Mrs Taylor was attired in a frock of blaek faille, trimmed with gold and rose brocade, black silk net scarf. She carried a bouquet of roses. Mrs Holloway (aunt of the bride) wore a smart yellow taffeta frock, Miss Taylor, Porret model of blue silk; Miss Garland, pale blue taffeta. Over a hundred guests sat down to a sumptuous breakfast, where many happy toasts were proposed and honoured. The Rev. Mr Pywell made an excellent chairman. After the breakfast the hall was cleared for dancing. Special mention must be made of the Clyde hockey girls. Who, attired in their uniform, acted as waitresses. The bride’s travelling dress was of chocolate brown satin georgette, with hat and shoes to match., A Musquash coat, gift of the bridegroom, completed the ensemble. The bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids were dress rings, to match their frocks, and to little Miss’ Elsie a plain gold armlet, and to the best man and groomsman a cigarette case and a signet ring respectively. Amongst the guests were Mrs MTiCod (Tuatapere), Mr and Mrs Holloway, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Paterson, Mr and Mrs Hazelwood, Mrs Steel, Miss Buss (Dunedin), Mrs Paulks (Pembroke), Mr, and Mrs M'Donald (Port Chalmers), Mr and Mrs W. A. Bodkin (Alexandra, Messrs W. M'Arthur (Lawrence) , Selhvood (Oamaru), and Smith (Dunedin), Prior to her marriage the bride was entertained at a “ kitchen ” afternoon by Mrs Pywell, a gift evening by Miss Wilkinson, a “ white ’’ afternoon by Mrs O’Kane* a lawn tennis party by Mrs Hunter Denniston, and “ gift ” evening by Mrs Ryan. The happy couple left by car en route for the North Island, where the honeymoon is to be spent.

LONDON DEBUTANTES. Although the season has not yet commenced, debutantes have already set a new fashion, for they have inaugurated a new kind of "coming out” party. Several young girls who are to be presented at the forthcoming courts have recently given parties to which they have invited other debutantes, but have put a strict veto on mothers and young married women (says an English Writer to the Australasian). Another party was given for debutantes and their brothers. This was held at a West End hotel, and the hostess was a young girl who hardly knows London at all, as_ her only social experiences so far have been confined to country and hunt balls. Eut she managed the party with great success, and everyone enjoyed it. Many debutantes nowadays have serious aims and ambitions. Lady Patricia Moore, who is to be presented at court this season, has already written several books of poems, and wrote a book on Mexico when she was aged 17 years. Lord and Lady. Howard do Walden's daughter, onother debutante, is a skilled musician who plays in an orchestra which is composed of her brother and four sisters. The daughter of the Swiss Minister, Mademoiselle Paravicini, is to be presented at the same court as Lady Katherine Fitzmaurice. the daughter of Lord and Lady Lansdowno. These two girls were in Paris together, where ffiey made a special study of art and languages. The Duchess of Norfolk’s second daughter, Lady Katherine Howard, is inother important debutante this season, and her mother gave a dance for her at Norfolk House the other night. As at present arranged, there will be four courts, and it is expected that the King will attend all of them, although last year he was not able to be present at any official functions.