PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21221, 30 December 1930, Page 12

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs V. Jacobs is paying- a visit to * * # Miss J. Farley is paying or visit to Timaru. . Mr and Mrs C. Grigg are paying a visit to Tiraaru. .* # . Mr and Mrs W. T. Stnellie are enjoying a stay at Tiniaru. * , *■ * Mr and Mrs Saul Solomon arc enjoying a stay at Tiniaru, , ■ * * * ■ Miss V, Leach is paying a brief visit to Suverside, Mosgiel. * * * . ■" Mrs W. Gordon Btuart is spending the holidays at QueenstoWn. * * $ Miss M. Orlowski is at present on a holiday visit to Timaru. Mr and Mrs J. W. Crawford wire spending a holiday at Timaru. * « « n Mr and Mrs P. Lemon have gono to litnatu for the holidays. . * * # Mr and Mrs Tinsley have left to enjoy a holiday at Christchurch. i Miss Jocelyn Dunlop will spend her holidays at Stewart Island. * * * Mi- and Mrs G. L. Abercromblc are spending the holidays at Titnatu. * #"'.*, Miss Audrey Latta, of Invercargill, is Spending a holiday at Kaka Point, Mks M. Pritigle ha 9 left Dunedin to spend a short holiday at Kauru Hill. " Mrs D. M'Lennan, of Timaru, arrived in Dunedin on Friday on a holiday visit. Mrs Strutters and Miss M. Struthers are staying with friends at Dunback, ** # ■ Miss Mavis Jack hae returned to Wanganui from a holiday visit to Dunedin. .-'./# in ' * ; Miss Sheila Maepherson is visiting Timaru as the guest of Mrs W, Evana> Miss Dorothy Rosevear" is spending the holidays visiting Rotorua and Tauranga. ■ , ,* .*. *••■ ' Mr and Mrs H. D. W. Brewer will spend the New Year: holiday at Warrington. * * sfc 1 Mr and Mrs N. Manning, of Timaru, ate the guests of Mrs R. Marshall, Dum edin. ** * * Mrs Walter Raymond and family, of Timaru, are spending the holidays at Mocraki. ■-■.•■. . - ■,■■-.■' *. V '*'■ '* . t ' 'liMiss Shirley Jacobsen and Miss- Eva Walls are spending a holiday in the North Island. .•-••-' #> * * Miss Stronach, of Tiniaru, has returned to her home from a visit to Mrs T. Fergus, Roslyn. * * * -. _Misa Gifford, of; Oamaru, is visiting Riverton as the gudßt of Mrs C. H. Gordon. •*; # * Mr. and Mrs Vernon Smith are visiting Wyndham as the guests of Mrs B. S. Walker. ■' \ - ' ■■ *■'.-*■.' '*..-.' '. '■LMra F. Reading and her daughter, of Wellington, are the guests of Sir John Sinclair. "■■■.•■'.' * 1..*,.-:* Mrs J. H. Gerry is visiting Geraldine as the guest of her mother, Mrs F. J. Wood. '"-Mr and Mrs-Ai E;.Hoist, of Timaru, nave arrived in Dunedin to spend the holidays. > v • v- - : v - - * * * .Mr and Mrs Hunter Hamilton, of New Plymouth, are the guests of Mrs Frederic, Union street. : * * * ■Mr and Mrs Harold North/of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs C, North, George street. * * ■-■#., ' Miss Mina Slater, of Oamaru, is paying a holiday visit to Mrs D. N. A. Macphereon, Wyndham. *!;■*.■ * Mr and Mrs Taylor, of Littlebourrie, are visiting Timaru as the gueste .of Mrs C. J. Le Cren. * '■''*■ * Miss Valda Swan has left for Khandallah, where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs Rodger. • ' *' * «'* Dr and Mrs Kiley left on Saturday for Timaru Creek, Central Otago, where they will spend a holiday. *■.*..*■:■ _ Dr and Mrs Frank Fitchett left on Saturday to spend a holiday at Timaru Creek, Central Otago. * *■#■■'-.. ■ Miss Marion Goyen left on Saturday for Wellington, where Bhe will be the guest of Mrs Greenfield. * • * '.*'■■:' _Mr and Mrs F. C. Brown, of Lyall Bay, Wellington, are spending tho holidays at Dunedin and Waikouaitf. *'&.".* Miss E. K. Wilson has left to spend a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs A. A. Wilson, Wyndham. ,- *■ - * * - .Misses Daisy M'Lcod and Thora Strang, of Central Otago, ate", visiting Mrs D. N. A. Macpherson, Wyndham. * » # ' Mr and Mrs J. T. Martin and their two daughters, of Tolcarne avenue, are spending a few weeks at Brighton. *'•#-*'.. The Rev. Hardy Johnson and Mrs Johnson and family left yesterday for Stewart Island for a few weeks' holiday.; * # * : , Miss Macandrew, who spent the Christmas holidays nt Invercargill, has left for Stewart-Island on a short visit * # * Miss. Heinemann, of Wellington, and her niece . (Miss Malic Hoineuiann) are the guests of Mrs August de Boer, Roslyn. *' . - * * Dr and Mrs Eardloy Fenwick and family, of Lower Hutt, have taken a house at Pnraparaumu for the holidays. * .#■ . w Mr and Mrs H. N. Wilson and family have left for Invercargill. where they will be the guests of Miss Wilson, Park street. * * * Mrs Bills and her two children left by the first express train on Saturday morning to spend a Bhort holiday at Woodlands. * * * Furniture is the pleasing practical gift for any member of the family and for all the family to use and enjoy. Make this a hat Spy Christmas—give Furniture.—C. and W. Hay ward, Ltd.. George street.— Advt. . ; © " # * Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting "Te Kiteroa,' the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimate: modem house with electric light and drainage. Ideal Climate, Beautiful Garden, Extensive View For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate, Telephone 151, Waimate.— ,Advt. * * * Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest coat.— George street (next Jay's).—Advt. * « * Ladies requiring permanent waving, marcel, water waving, facial or hair treatment, should consult Miss Miller and Mrs Shrimpton at the Stock Exchange Hairdressers and Tobacconist*. Inecto Dyes in stock. Phone 11-560.—Advt,

! Mrs Richard Hudson and Mrs J. W. : Smeaton are at present visiting Temuka, where they are the guests of Mrs F. I Comer. | \ *: * * Mis Norton Oram and the Misses Betty, I Jp«m. juut Nancy Oram have.returned to i Dunedih ii-olu a visit to England and the ! Continent. * * * Miss Lascelles, o£ England, will be the gu#st of Mrs Hardy Johnson at Stewart Island during the hitter's stay in that locality, !K !p '<C Mrs George Michnelis, of Australia, who will arrive in Dunedin to-morrow, Will he the guest of Mrs E. I. Hulsted, Heriot roW. sis „ * * Ml' and Mis H. g. Bolt, of Dunedin, I left by tho second express train on Saturday morning to spend a short holiday at Christchureh. Mr and Mrs Edward Michaells, of Melbourne, will arive in Dunedin to-morrow, iind will be tho guests of Miss TheOmih. Koyal terrace. * . * ■ * . Dunedin visitors last week to "The Chateau,,' roußariro. National Park, were Mr and Mrs T. T; Cuddio, Mrs Laurenson, and Mrs Maclntyre. *■ * * The Misses Phcbbe and Jessie Jones will leave Auckland to-morrow, en route for Sydney, where they will embark on the Mob]u, en route for England. * # * Mr and Mrs W. D. Campbell dhd Miss P. Campbell, who were the guests of Mrs R, J. Gilmour at Invercargill, left on Saturday on a visit to Stewart Island. ** * - . Tfio engagement is announced of Catherine (Kitty),, eldest daughter of Mrs H. Schnffer, ot Dunedin, to Albert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. T. King, of St. Leonards. * ■*.■*.■ /The engagement is announced \>f Dora Emily, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. M. Warren, of Christqhurch, to JohnBoyd, son of Mr and Mrs F, B. Clark, also of Chrastchurch. Archdeacon P. B. Haegitt. and Miss Ruth Haggitt, of St, Mary's Vicarage, Merlvftle, passed through Dunedin on, Saturday on.their Way to, the southern lakes, where a holiday will be spent. * Sj< * The engagement.is announced of Estelle Katherme, second daughter of Mr Cecil •Thornton and the late Mrs Thornton, of Chrjstchurch. to' Frederick, only son of ,M» and Mrs G. Utteridge, of Dunedin. .., * * * The engagement i 8 announced of Theo* desa Elizabeth . Ruth, only daughter of Mrs .and the late William M'lntyre, of Balcluthn, to Allan, elder son of Mr and Mrs A, Orton, of Stratford, North Island ■#-■■*! * < T ho engagement 13 announced of Eliza' beth (Betty), fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs M'Murray, of New PrestUrick, Ayrshire, Scotland, to William Mackenzie, third son of Mrs Mackenzie,- of Shawlands, Glasgow, Scotland. The engagement is announced of Daisy, felder daughter of Mrs C. Hobbbs, Rongotea, Palmerston North, and the late G. C. Hobbs, of Somerset, to Dr John Maxwell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs' John Clarke, of Roslyn, Dunedin. * * j * Chinese court authorities /in Shanghai have made it an offence for a barber* to cut a woman's hair without the consent or knowledge of her husband. The wife m a test case said that she had pleaded with her husband to let her have her locks shorn, emphasising the discomfort of,abundant hair in the summer. The husband resented the idea, condemning it as immodest. From a feminine viewpoint the summer meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club, which was held on Friday and Saturday s at .Wingatui, was an immense success. The .racecourse and its surroundings, with their fresh green lawns and colourful flower beds flooded with blazing sunshine, made an ideal setting in which to air those graceful and diaphanous frocks so becoming to femininity. Though many such garments were to be seen on the first day, the Beeond day saw a still'larger and more triumphant entry of fashionable frocks and hats'. Almost without exception. women .wore' patterned, or spotted' ■materials, the skirts being flounced, 1 draped, or pleated, and trailing from four to six inches below the knee to anklolength, with either the straight or the «neven hemline, and the bodices featuring little floating capes and boleros or coatees. Hat brims were wide and shady or very small, and were of felt or straw as the fancy dictated, the wearers affecting the former looking cool and attractive. Manyof the fair patrons flirted gayly coloured ■paraßOlß, mamly in silk. Coata and wrap& at this meeting were conspicuous by their absence.- Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs R. S. Black, the latter wearing a smart beige .ensemble of lace and georgette; Mrs B. 8. Irwin, nigger tailored suit, straw hat to .tone, and furs; Mrs Garth Gatlaway> figured crepe de chine in tones of green and black, with a smart hat in the same tonmgs: Mrs Parer (Melbourne), navy georgette and,.'navy liat; Mrs Douglas Shennan (Adelaide), lima spotted georgette and beige straw hat; Mrs J. A. Cook, rose figured crepe de chine frock, smart h a t in black relieved with fancy I stitching in Oriental colouring; Mrs James j Hutchison, chic three-piece ensemble in navy Bilk and a navy W; Mrs D. Phillips, black figured moire frock under a & « Sll £ coat > and hat match; Mrs R W. Bundle, taboo ensemble, hat to tone; Mra A. Or bell (Waikouaiti). marine satin suit, hat to tone: Mrs C. M. Greenßlade, navy silk frock under a navy silk coat, hat to tone- Mrs Guy Tapley, crushed strawberry silk frock, large black swathed nat; Mrs James Glendining, syrup figured m° »\ eau de nil straw «at; Mrs H, D. :W. Brewer, patterned frock, in brown, with hat to tone; Mrs E. R. Harty, cinnamon figured crepe de chine ensemble, hat of the same shade; Mrs E. Theomin, figured frock in grey, with a black hat; Mrs Charles Greenslade, kingfisher blue SS sem l Ji!£, a»d hat of the same tone; Mrs MKenzie,, navy supple eatin frock, cafe au Jait hat; Mrs Baigent. blue tailored suit, blue hat; Mrs F. John-won'-,Trln»ckn B J lk rS n . semble euit . Mack hat; Mrs Wakefield Holme*, georgette frock of black relieved with gold, under a black coat, black hat; Mrs Shrimpton, black georgette and lace frock, rose and black hat; Mrs W Fitzgerald, navy and white patterned silk frock, white hat; Mrs iredene, black figured crepe de chine frock and coatee to match, cinnamon hat; Mrs R. Hill, floral crepe de chine in tonmgs of brown, brown hat; Mrs G. M. Baker, black suit, black and white hat; Mrs G. Hudson, navy silk suit relieved with cherry; black hat; Mrs Pyke, geranium figured crepe de chine frock, brack summer felt hat; Mrs Hunter Hamilton (New Plymouth), cherry and fawn georgette frock, brown hat; Mrs Stables, navy and white spotted suit, navy hat; Mrs Beaumont, black and white ensemble suit, hat to tone; and Mrs L. Beaumont, navy and white suit, hat to tone; Miss Irwin, blue and white check coat blue hat; Miss K. Greenslade, crepe de chine frock in black and white, champagne hat; Miss Williams, sunflower bvpwn crepe de chine frock, brown hat; Miss M. Glendining, flame spotted crepe de chine frock, felt hat to tone; Miss Orbell, brown spotted silk frock, beige and brown hat; Miss Mary Thompson, strawberry spotted frock and coatee, large soft hat to tone; Mies Ruth Phillips, flaming silk suit, white felt hat; Miss Norrie Fenwick, ftavy and azure blue frock and coatee, azure hat; Miss Helen Fenwick, blue and white spotted frock, blue hat; Miss A. Acton-Adams, brown pin spotted Buit, brown hat; Miss Vallange, sage green figured frock, hat io tone; Miss Brewer, shell pink silk frock and straw hat to match; Miss Nosworthy, autumntinted georgette with hat to tone; Miss Lancnster, azure spotted silk suit, blue hat; Miss Orbell (Waikouaiti) fawn and brown frock, fawn hat; Miss Phillips, azure blue silk suit and hat to tone; Miss Murray, patterned foek of georgette, white felt hat; Miss Cornish, navy suit, beige straw hat; and Miss H. Smith, rnsect suit and hat to match

Miss Barbara Gibbs, of the teaching staff of Archcrfield College, Who lias bcon ior a short time the guest of Mrs J. Magrath at Invercargill, has returned to punedni. Miss Gibbs will leave to-day ior Auckland en route to "England. * * * Miss N. E. Coad, MA., of Wellington, a member of the Institute of Pacific Relations and the-author of "The Dominion Civics," " The History, of the Pacific," 'The Geography of the Pacific," and of other books as well as of booklets and such newspaper articles as that series entitled Adventurers," is staying in Dunedin for a short holiday and is the guest of Mrs Oir Campbell; Leith street. *.".' .'* * Prior to taking her departure for Auckland, Miss.A. Hocking was the guest of honour at a party given at " Bognor," Stafford street,, on the night of December 24. On the following morning many friends gathered at the station to bid Miss Hocking farewell. Jtist before the express steamed out a useful gift was presented to Miss Hocking, to.remind her of the good times spent with her friends at "Bognor." ' . * * * A noted Siurioan woman educationist, Lakena, who for Many lias been viceprincipal of the Papauta Girls' School, arrived in Auckland recently by the Tofua on a three months' vacation. She was met by Miss Jean Begg, secretary of the Y.W.C.A.- The Papauta Girls' School is conducted by; the London Missionary Society, and it is attended by about 150 girls, Lakena is one of Samoa's foremost women. During the latter part of 'hpi' visit to New Zealand Lakena will stay at the Y.W.CA. •■ "* . *'.,.*. ■-. '■' ■: Miss Nellie Scanlau, V\vho has just had a novel accepted by Jarrold's, London, is a daughter of the lato Sergeant Scanlon, who, some years ago, was, in charge of the police station at Palmcrstoh North, und ! Js a sister of Mrs T. J. Rogers, Palincrston North (says the Manawatu Daily Times). She was engaged for some time in commercial work there, and during the war took up journalism, acting as subeditor of the Manawatu Times, a position which she filled with much ability. Later, she was engaged on other papers, and at the conclusion of the war Miss Sdanhjn went on a tour abroad; visiting and America, where she lectured extensively on subjects connected with New Zealand, and was associated with various phases of women's work. On bet return to tlio Dominion 6he entered on 'free-lance journalism, Latterly she has been living in London, and acting as correspondent for various journals. * tfi #* Visitors to Lake Wanaka who Btayed at Wanka Hotel during the past week in- . hide:—Miss Leasham, Mr Styche, Mr Gray, England; Mrs G. W. Baylias, Chicago; Mr A. G. Elliott, Mr and Mrs . R. Elliott, Miss Elliott, Sydney; Dr and Mrs , Purer, Mr G. Page, Mr Thomas Dickinson, Mr George Rowles, Mr J. G. Fowldes, Mr A. M. Page, 'Miss M. Page, Melbourne; Mr and Mrs E. H. Bench, Brisbane; Mr and Mrs James Fletcher, Mr John S. Fletcher, Miss Ella Fletcher, Mr ind Mrs A. Pike, Mr Peter Pike, Auckland; Mr and Mrs T. Corkhill, Miss Corkhill, Mr and Mrs C. Todd, Mr' arid Mrs J. Field, Dr and Mrs Doctor, Mr and Mrs Tebay, Mr and Mrs Boyes, Misses K. and-;W. Wheeler, Mr T. Hughes. Mr and Mis H. G. Miller,'Wellington; Mr and Mrs B. Falck; Mr and Mrs J. Macdougall, 'Mr ahd Mrs J. CatherWood, Miss- M. Catherwood, Mr Russell Corday, Mr and Mrs Victor Drake. Mr and Mrs W. Toomey, Mr and Mrs C, S. Forbes, Mr R. Harrison,' Mr and Mrs J. R. Templin, the Rev. Mr Haggitt, Mr Haggitt, Mr C. 'P. Wallace, Chrisichurch? Mr and Mi's D. Crottin, Mr and Mrs A. J. Cree, Mr and Mrs Stevenson, Timaru; Mr and Mrs F. Kenwstubb and family, Port Chalmers; Mr C. Couston, Mr and Mrs Colthorpe, Mrs Johnstone, : Miss Johnstone, Mr Wilkins, Mr Williams, Mr and Mrs S. F. Aburn. Mr W. M. Briton, Mr and Mrs Allan Wray, Missil F. Kirby, Miss J, Hamill, Miss F. Brown, F. E. Bimkih, D. H, Hill, Mr and Mrs C. de Andrews, Mrs Rattray, P. C. Neill. Miss C. Sanders, Mrs J. M;' Galloway. Mr and Mrs F. M. Oldham, Miss G. M, Galloway, Mr A. Hegarty, Mr and Mrs. Maurice Myers, Mr and Mrs J. Milne, Mr and Mrs ; J. B. Laidlaw, Dr and Mrs Evans; Mr and Mrs A. Hudson, Mrs Cooke, Mr Mfß Gillend, Miss G; Laffey; Miss M. Laffey, Mr nnd Mrs H.Fenwlck, Mr. F. N. Fenwiok, Mr A, M'Millan. Mr J. Long, Dunedin; T. W. Preston G. R. Hanan, J. R. Jack, Mr A. Smith, Miss Smith, Invercargill. " ' # ■ ' & - ' * Friends of the bride were responsible for the artistic setting of -flowers and greenery arranged at the Mornington .Methodist Church on the- evening -of December 16 for the marriage solemnised there by the Rev. Mr Richards, of Hazel, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. J. Jory, of Balclutha, to Stanley Ainslio, only soh of Mv and Mrs G. A. Messe'r, of ■ Palmerston.' Mr Jory escorted his daughter, whose charming gown wbb fashioned of ivory georgette and radium wee and veil of silk tulle, bordered with Honiton lace, was arranged with t circlet of oraiige blossom sprays worn across the back of the head and falling ; softly over the ears. Her slippers were low cut and of ivory satin. She carried an exquisite bouquet of white roses, carnations, and lilies, faintly flushed with pink. The bridesmaids, Mies Jory (cousin of the bride) and Miss Eileen Bottmg, Wer Q attired in angle-length frocks of pale blue nM pale pink georgette respectively, Their picture hats of crinoline straw, trimmed with bows of satin, together with slippers nnd hose toned exquisitely with their gowns, while their bouquets were posies of white lilies and pink roses. Mr Gordon Morrison was best man and Mr Harold Morrison groomsman, while Messrs L. Jory. W. Morrison, G. Morrison, and E. Lainb acted as ushers. Nuptial music was supplied by Miss Holgate. A wedding recep. tion was held at the Strand Salon, wlierft Mr and Mrs Jory, assisted by Mr and Mrs Messer, received the guests, numbermg about 90. Mrs Jory Wore a beautiful gown of navy celanese crepe la creche, with a large hot of the same tone, while Mrs Messer was attired in a gown of iiavy celanese lorraine, with a bankok hat of lighter phadc. The bridesmaids W °F 9 . Bfld bracelets. The bridegroom's gitt to the brido was a pastel enlargement ,of herself and a raorrocco handbag. The bride travelled in an ensemble of almond green under a face cloth coat of the snme shade, trimmed with fur, and hat and shoes to toncl, '■ * * >:; The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, of Gladys May, only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Robinson, of Brooklyn, to Robert Wallace, only son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gilhand, of' South Dunedin, the Rev. Mr Bullock performing the ceremony. The church was artistically decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride, the bride, who was escorted by her father, to the strains of the Bridal March wore a dainty French gown of silk fish net cut on long, classical lines. Her veil, which fell to form a train, was arran«ed in a mob cap stylo, and was held in place by clusters of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of cream roses and sweet peas. Ihe train was carried by a small flower girl, Shirley Bailes, of Christchurch who was dressed in a long frilled frock of cream georgette, and a Victorian lace bonnet tied with gold ribbons. She wore shoes to tone. The throe bridesmaids—Misses Gwen Mcmmaii (Christchurch), lilly Gilhand (sister of the bridegroom), and A. Sutcliffe—were dressed alike in long frocks of silk floral georgette. They wore upturned hats of red felt, with shoes to tone, and carried bouquets of red roses and sweet peus tied with red tulle and each wore a pearl ring, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr T. Greenhaugh was best man, and Messrs James Robinson (brother of the bride), nnd James Keenan were groomsmen. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Adelphi Cabaret. The bride's mother, whao received the guests, wore a navy and fawn marocain ensemble, with hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses. During the breakfast many congratulary telegrams were read and various items interspersed between the toasts.. Regret was voiced that the bridegroom s parents were unable to be present. When the bride and bridegroom left on their wedding tour of the South Island, the bride wore a frock of navy marocain trimmed with fawn georgette, a navy hat, and a fawn tweed coat. The" bride's gift to the bridegroom was a gold wristlet watch, and the bridegroom's gift to the bride was a diamond dress ring. The flower girl received a silver purse. The . wedding presents, which were numerous, were . received by the popular couple from all : parts of New Zealand. Mr and Mrs Gilliand'a future home will be at Lower I-Ttitt.

Knox College Chapel, Dunedin, was the scene on the afternoon of December 22 ot a very pretty early-Victorian wedding ot much interest to many Dunedin and Auckland residents, when Netta Florence, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. B. Legge, of Musselburgh Rise, Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin, and late of Christchurch and Wanganui, was joined in the holy bonds or matrimony to Maurice Alastair, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Julian Brook, of Biding g road, Reniuera, Auckland, the omciatmg minister being the Rev. D. G. Herron, M.C., M.A.. of Knox Church, JJunedm, and Miss Jean Begg, cousin of the bride, presiding at the organ. The cnapel had been charmingly decorated for the occasion by; the birdesmaids and triends of the bride and bridegroom with ivy and wheat, pink and blue lupins, white mi s, i blossom, and satin bows. The brides gown was of ivory duchess satin, made oil classic lines, with fitting bodice and wide flared skirt of ankle, length, a long satin bow reaching from the neckline to _ the hem of the skirt at the back, and tight sleeves finishing in a point over the hand, trimmed with small satin buttons reaching to the elbow. She wore a striking coronet of orange blossoms standing well back on the head, and a beautifully hand-embroidered Brussels veil which fell to form a long train. White satin court shoes, finished with small bows and a spring or orange blossom and hose to tone completed a very exquisite bridal eaSel nb!c. She carried a shower bouquet or white and pale pink rosea and carnations, . masked fay maidenhair fern, which wag tied With white satin ribbons. She intended by Miss Alice Btook, of Auckland, Sister of the bridegroom, as chief bridesmaid, and NgUira Wilson, of Dunedin. Their frocks were of delicate shades of pnk and blue respeotvely, and each was fashioned in .earlyVictorian style. The yoke, hem, and puffed sleeves Were of georgette, the short, rucked bodices and very full flared skirts of taffeta, with wide puffed bows of taffeta at the back. Their lints were of crinoline straw, open at the back, with taffeta bows, and calight Up in front with’ small posies to tone. Their court shoes were of the same shade, and very pretty toilettes were completed with lacc mittens and i hOso to match. Each carried an early-Victorian posy of dephiniums and . roses to tone with her frock. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Colin Brook, of Auckland, as best man, and Dr John W. Horsley, of Auckland, as groomsman. Messrs lan Borrie and M. 0. Martin, both of Oatttaru, Were the ushers. It was noteworthy that the bridegroom, his attendants, and the ushers were all: formerly in residence at Knox College. “ Following the religious ceremony, the bridal party and the guests adjourned to the Gardens Tea Kiosk, where the guests were received by Mr and Mrs H. B. Legge, Mrs Legge carrying a beautiful bouquet of red roses and maidenhair fern, and wearing an. ensemble of black lace and georgette, and a black Susan straw hat, with trimmings of black tulle and flowers caught flatly above and below the brim on one side. The usual toasts Were duly honoured, a large number of Congratulatory cablegrams and telegrams were received and read, and the happy couple received a fitting send-off from the many guests present; The bride travelled in a navy blue georgette and lace frock, navy face cloth coat, handsomely trimmed with a roll collar and cuffs of black baby ■ bear fur, small tight-fitting stitched taffeta hat, and bag, gloves, and shoes to match. Tho guests present included Mr. and Mrs J. W. Wilson, Mr and Mrs A* Beadle, Mr and Mrs D. H. Laurence, Mr and' Mrs J. M'Farlane, Mr and Mrs T, H. Hendra (Oamaru). Mr and Mrs'A. Glue, Mrs and Miss L. Fraser, Mrs H Chisholm. (Christchurch), Mrs Todd (Invercargill) , Mrs H. Dixon, Mrs and Miss J> Begg, Misses A. and 12. Miller, Mi's Mernngton, Mrs J. E. Bain and Miss B. and Master Kenneth Bain. Mrs Q. Wilson, Miss C. Browne, Mrs H. C. Thompson, and Miss N, Thompson. Misses 0. and D. Manhire, E. and K. Payne, K. Debenham, T, Wilson, H. Laurence, mid R, Allen, Messrs H. W. Williamson (Geraldine), lan Borrie, E. O. Martin, J. Wilson, and Campbell Begg.