NOTES FOR WOMEN.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21265, 20 February 1931, Page 15

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

By PIIILLIDA.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

The Colonial Oflicc has appointed Miss G. E. Moss to be college secretary at Achimota College, Gold Coast, and Miss M. A. Mackintosh as unstress at the same college (states the Daily Mail). Achimota College is destined to become a university for West Africa. English teachers, after arriving, have to learn the vernacular before they are competent to teach English to their African pupils. A woman teacher begins at a salary of £4BO a year, rising to £720, A man, beginning with the same salary, rises to £O2O. A headmistress has a salary of £720 to £920. and a principal £IOOO a year. Another interesting appointment to the Gold Coast is that of Miss F. A. Adam, as woman medical officer.

Yesterday I came across a genuine optimist. He had been shamefully treated by another man, who had professed to be his friend, and 1 was commiserating with him on his bad luck (says u writer overseas). He thanked me for my sympathy, but made light of his trouble. “ It’s a blow,” he admitted, “ but it has this good result in that it reminds me how lucky I really am. I think of the thousand misfortunes that might have overtaken me. Or, rather, think of the thousand good things I still enjoy. Shall 1 forget all these, and remember only this one cowardly blow? The very idea is absurd. It’s like a man with a hundred, pounds mourning the loss of a penny. Every man and woman I come in contact with has some secret sorrow or care, or loss, or handicap in life, of which I am free. They did not parade their wounds, but if we knew their life story we should soon discover how much better off we were than they. Life’s (lame is kept burning by a thankful appreciation of what gifts we possess, by a full use of the good things we still enjoy. Once we imagine w r e are ill-used, or not so well oft or so happy as others, every blessing we possess becomes valueless. To realise and be thankful of what we have is the beginning of happiness.”

The bright young things of Mayfair are throwing themselves with typical enthur siasm into one of their newest activities —committee work (writes an English correspondent). They arc quick to master committee procedure. Lord Castlereagh is organising the young people, including liis two sisters, Lady Margaret and Lady Helen Stewart. One of the most interesting scenes of the activities of these bright young things is a national children’s hospital, the Orthopaedic. It has a very young president, the Duke of Gloucester, who simply loves the children, and coines many times unknown to the outside world to see them. When Mrs Henry Mond became chairman of the appeals committee two years ago, she was the youngest chairman they had ever had, and Lady Bertha Dawkins, the Queen’s lady-in-waiting, was concerned as to whether she would be able to stand the strain. The youngest member of her youthful committee is 18 and of this year’s debutantes, Lady Janet Bailey’s daughter Joan. Another splendid worker is Lady Patricia Moore, also 18 years of age. Notwithstanding its youth, this committee has, however, got going to such good effect that last year’s efforts brought in £IB,OOO. The enthusiasm of these young people is no doubt due to the fact that once drawn into committee work, they find something of which London life robbed the great families for so long. It is the responsibility towards those less fortunate, which people once had for those living on their estates,

The marriage was solemnised at St. John’s Church, Roslyn, on February 11, of Alma Frances, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. J. Inder, of Ranfurly, to Reginald A. R., son of Mr and Mrs T, Long, of Dunedin. The Rev. Canon A. C. Button officiated and Mrs Allen presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a graceful, anklelepgth gown of ivory satin draped from the shoulder's at the back, encircled at the waistline with a diamente girdle. The embroidered tulle veil formed a train, and she carried a shower bouquet of Madonna lilies, dahlias, and maidenhair fern. The Misses Lydia and Lottie Inder (sisters of the bride) attended as bridesmaids. They were attired in ankle-length flared frocks of gold and blue georgette respectively. The close-fitting bodices had flared capes, the full-length sleeves showing flared cuffs. They wore silk felt hats of the same shade, and carried bouquets to tone. Little Margaret Paterson acted as flower girl, wearing a dainty frock of ivory georgette with a full-length skirt composed of tiny frills. Her gold tinsel Dutch cap was relieved with blue, and she carried a Victorian posy tied with coloured ribbons. Mr J. Kirkland, of Middlemarch. was best man, and Mr N. Drinnan, of Milton, was groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Strand Salon, the guests being received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Inder wore a smart gown of navy georgette with a lace coat and a bnngkok hat to match; Mrs Long being attired in a navy ensemble and a smart navy hat. Each carried a bouquet of creme roses and dahlias. Prior to the marriage the bride was entertained at several gift parties, where she was the recipient of many useful and attractive gifts. ** ( *

The Hanover Street Baptist Church was the scene of a very charming wedding on the evening of February 12, when Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. A. Lawrence, of Pacific street, Roslyu, was married to Eric, only son of Mr and Mrs C. A. Thompson, of Dunedin. The bride made a charming picture as she entered the church on the arm of her father to the strains of the “ Wedding March.” Pastor W. M'Cormack was the officiating minister, and Mr Upton Harvey presided at the organ. The ushers wore Mr A. Bingham and Mr A. Bollard. During the signing of the register Mr Leech rendered a solo, “ Angels Guard Thee.” The church was artistically decorated by girl friends of the bride with red geraniums, pink and lemon dahlias, golden holly, and sweet peas. The bride’s gown was ivory satin which fell in graceful folds to the ankles. A long-waisted bodice with pointed lace yoke, tight-fitting sleeves, and low-cut back beautifully draped with a flared lace cape, was in harmony with the skirt, which was fully flared with rows of tiny satin frills finishing the hemline. Bhe wore a Juliet cap and orange blossom placed well back on the head, and from which fell a beautiful embroidered veil in long folds to a train. White satin slippers and a beautiful bouquet of cream roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern completed an artistic and pleasing toilette. She was attended by three bridesmaids— Miss Mignon Lawrence and Miss Doris Lawrence (sisters of the bride), and Miss Nyra Thompson (sister of the bridegroom). Each wore a French frock of geranium, sunset and memoso silk net over celanese taffeta, beautifully embroidered with insets of the silk. The bodices were tight-fitting and scalloped at the waist, and the skirts were anklelength and flared, and they wore small coatees. Each wore satin shoes, also a silk' crinoline picture hat turned back off the face, and artistically trimmed with roses and velvet to tone with the frocks. Their bouquets consisted of roses, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a Nellie Stewart gold bangle, while the bridesmaids each received a handsome crystal necklace. After descending the steps from the altar the bride was the recipient of a white satin horseshoe as an emblem of good luck, presented by her little cousin, Patricia Lowery. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. Hilliker, as best man, and by Mr C. Elmos and Mr C. Bingham, ns groomsmen. After the ceremony 125 guests were received at the Strand Salon by the parents of the bride, assisted by the parents of the bridegroom. Mrs Lawrence wore an ensemble of navy georgette and lace, and a beautiful stone martin stole, with hat to match, trimmed with large red roses. She carried a bouquet of red roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs Thompson looked smart in a long ankle-length gown of wine-coloured lace and satin, with black velour hat and stole. Her bouquet consisted of lemon roses, carnations, and calliopsia. The bride’s going away suit was a French tailored one of navy, with which was worn a shell pink satin blouse and navy silk crinoline hat, trimmed with the same colour, and large satin bow. She also wore a red fox fur. and shoes of python skin, with hose and gloves to tone. Over her arm she carried a handsome musquash fur coat, the gift of her parents. Later the happy couple, who wore the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts, left by train for the north amid showers of confetti and good wishes.

Mr and Mrs A. Cameron, Mis J. B. Davis, and Mrs G. Pierce, of Temuka, will arrive by car to-day to spend the week-end in Dunedin.

On Sunday last, Mr and Mrs Hayes, of Windmill Works, Oturehua, celebrated their golden wedding, the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. Their sons and daughters, with their families, met and presented them with a purse of gold coins, and expressed the hope that they might be spared to celebrate their diamond and ruby wedding. A pleasant feature of the occasion was the presentation of a golden coloured horseshoe, suspended by golden coloured ribbon, to each grandparent by their two youngest grandchildren, together with a bouquet and buttonhole of golden coloured flowers. Another pleasant surprise was a gift of a gold nugget from 'two /friends of long standing—a gift which was greatly appreciated by the elderly couple.

The marriage was solemnised at the Weston Church on January 14 of Xettie Oughton, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas X. Henderson, of Pleasant Point, to George Herbert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Hacquoil, of Oamaru. The ceremony was performed by the Key. S. Watson, of Mornington The church was beautifully decorated by Misses Mitchell and Reid with flowers in shades of orange and bronze to tone with the frocks of the bridesmaids. The bride, who was given away by Mr Lionel M'Kenzie (in the absence of her father), looked charming in a gown of parchment panne velvet with liared panels of frilled georgette. The long sleeves were edged with tiny frills which fell over the wrists. A large flower of velvet at the left hip was held in place with a lovely diamante buckle. Her beautiful circular veil was embroidered with a coronet, and side posies and orange blossom. She carried a handsome bouquet of creme and orange roses and maidenhair and fern. There were two bridesmaids in attendance —Misses Rita Bain and Flora Reid—who wore dainty, long, flared frocks of Indian orange georgette made with long, tight-fitting bodices and flared boleros and wore bronze hats and shoes and carried bouquets to tone. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs George Henderson and Jack Hacquoil. A reception was held at the Bungalow Tea Rooms, Oamaru, where the guests were received by Mr Henderson and Miss Henderson, Miss Henderf derson wearing a smart black crepe de chine frock and a black hat relieved with blush pin and carrying a posy of pink and mauve blooms. Mrs Hacquoil, mother of the bride, was attired in a navy celanese ensemble and a navy hat. Miss Henderson looked smart in a mole reversible satin suit and a hat to match. The happy couple left -later for a wedding tour of Central Otago and the southern lakes district, the bride travelling in a grey floral crepe de chfne frock and a grey Paris model coat trimmed with blue fox, with a grey stitched hat.

St. John’s Church, Highgate, Roslyn, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on the evening of January 26, when the marriage was solemnised of Kubina Thelma, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bates, of 16 Oban street, Roslyn, to Leslie Hitchon, of Gore, son of Mrs and the late Mr T. W. Hitchon. The Ven. Archdeacon Fitchett was the officiating minister, and Mr James Clarke, a friend of the bride and bridegroom, presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, attired in a dainty white sleeveless georgette gown of ankle-length. The bodice was plain, while the skirt consisted of two flared flounces, the upper one of which crossed at the front. The lower part of the front of the skirt was appliqued with a design of satin flowers. At the back of the skirt was fastened a georgette bow, the streamers of which reached to the foot of the skirt, Two satin roses imparted a chic touch to the back of the frock. A beautifully-em-broidered silk net veil with a dainty luce border fell to form a train. The lace was arranged prettily over the front oi the head and the veil was held in place by a cluster of orange blossom at each side and a narrow wreath round the back of the head. She carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas, carnations, Christmas lilies and roses, which deepened- into cream. Narrow white satin streamers hung from the bouquet, to the ends of which were fastened tiny flowers. White satin slippers, with hose to tone and a string of pearls, completed a charming toilette. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Iris Vause, and her niece, Miss Sylvia Emery, both of Dunedin. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Gerald W. Lane, of Milton, who carried out the duties of best man, Messrs Ira Grant and H. Vause ofliciated in the; capacity of ushers. The brides maids were attired alike in primrose ye - low floral georgette frocks designed with pouched bodices, finished with plain georgette shoulder capos dipping to the waist at the back, hip-yokes, and fully-flared ankle-length skirts. They wore large yellow crinoline hats with posies of flowers and narrow green satin streamers, yellow satin slippers and hose to tone, and carried shower bouquets with narrow green satin streamers to match the hats. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Somerset Lounge, where they were received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Bates wore a black floral silk georgette gown, a large black hat, and black satin slippers. Mrs Hitchon was attired in a black crepe tie chine frock with biege trimmings, b nek silk coat with cap attached and fur coflar, a small black hat. and shoes to tone. Each carried a bouquet of red and yellow roses. During the breakfast the usual toasts were honoured and numerous congratulatory telegrams read. Miss Marcia Morris pleasingly rendered a vocal solo. At the conclusion of the wedding breakfast dancing was indulged in. \V hen the happy couple left by car, the bride was wearing a green celanesc frock, smart green tailored coat, and green velour hat The future home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Hitchon will be Gore.

On the afternoon of January 29 at the Trinity Methodist Church, Dunedin, an attractive wedding was solemnised when Annie Manley, younger daughter of Ml and Mrs A. E. A. Ivcast, of Last e street, Dunedin, and Oliver Thomsm, only son ot Mr and Mrs John Cheyne, of invercaigill, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. H. E. Miss E. Hartley presided at the oigau. Girl friends of the bride were responsible for the arranging of the floral decorations in the church, the harmonious colourings of white, pink, and lavender forming a dainty background tor the bridal party. To the strains of the “Wedding March” from •Lohengrin the bride entered the church on the arm of her father. She was charmingly gowned in ivory satin, fashioned on long, slender Lnes moulded to the figure, tight-fatting sleeves, inset with lace, coming well down over the hands. From a \ an-Dyked hipvoke ot lace the flared skirt hung gracefully to the ankles, falling open in trom to reveal an underpanel ot lace. Hie ve : l of beautifully embroidered silk net simply arranged with posies ot orange blossom beneath each ear, and caught into the nape of the neck with narrow ivory satin ribbon, was worn well back trom tne face whilst orange blossom buds lent a truly bridal effect to the satin slippers worn with the ensemble. • A sheaf of regal lilies and long-stemmed rosebuds was a perfect finish to a picturesque attire. The bridesmaids, Misa Audrey M'Donald (Wellington) and Miss Elbe Baxter, were frocked alike m lettuce green satin and ninon. Capes of ninon, linishing in front of a V neck, hung to the waist over sleeveless bodices of satin which hugged the figure to well down over the Tup line. The very full union overskirts hung softly to ankle length, dipping slightly at the back. From pretty salmon pink sprays tli c ninon fell back in waterfalls to show the satyln under; dresses. They wore large picture hats of darker toned felt trimmed with broad satin bows to tone with the sprays on the frocks. Elbow-length gloves of salmon pink, and hose and slippers of green, enhanced their dainty attire. Both carried beautiful shower bouquets of rosebuds and begonias tied with satin ribbon of the same shade, which created a striking contrast 1o the green of the frocks. Mr Angus M'Kay (Invercargill) performed the duties of best man, and Dir Tod Pickford acted as groomsman. During the signing of the register Miss Evelyn Shepard rendered the beautiful solo, " Hymn of Thanksgiving.” Following the wedding ceremony the guests were received at the Somerset Lounge by the mother of the bride, who was smartly gowned in black charmelaiiie and lace, relieved with pink georgette and a black hat of straw. A silk coat was also worn. At the breakfast vocal solos were contributed by Mrs 0. Meiklejohn. Mr S. Falconer, and Dir B. Bellhouse. Later the young couple left by car, the bride travelling in a dainty three-piece suit of sprigged green crepe de chine, with green suede court shoes, a small close-fitting toque, also of green, and tapestry pouch bag to match.