Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22286, 12 June 1934, Page 14

Notes for Women

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Items of social interest and topics relating to the home are Invited. Communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. Notices of engagements must be signed by one at least of the principals, or by some responsible person, u a guarantee of genuineness.

Mr and Mi's H. L. Bowker, of Christchurch, have returned from a short visit to Dunedin, * * Miss Jessie Mackenzie, of Walter Peak Station, is the guest of Mrs G. W. M'Avoy. •V* *V* Lady Anderson, of Victoria Park, returned to Invercargill from Christchurch on Thursday. * * * On Saturday, at the Savoy Lounge, Mrs Boddy was hostess at a gift afternoon given in honour of Miss Alison M'George, who is to be a June bride. Amongst those present were Mesdames A. C. M'George, Joseph M'George, Sinclair, H. Boddy, and John M'George, and Misses A. M'George. Stenhouse, Inglis, M'Donald, Keenan, Mackay, Fraser, and Ethelwyn M'George, the last of whom contributed to the afternoon's enjoyment by singing. Blooms of an autumn tint made a beautiful setting for the marriage in the Queen’s Drive Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, June G, of Margaret M’Manus, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Ramsay, of Musselburgh Rise, and Thoftias MacKenzie, only son of Mr and Mrs T. Brydone, of Caversham. The Rev. G. L. Taylor performed the marriage ceremony and Miss Morrison played appropriate nuptial music at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, looked charming in a dainty full-length gown of magnolia silk ring velvet, tight fitting to the figure and forming a graceful train at the back, the neckline being a high cowl, with sleeves also cowl, tight fitting fron) the elbow. Her very long, foamv tulle veil fell from a Juliet cap of pearls, finished with clusters of orange blossom at each side. She was attended by her sister, Miss Betty Ramsay, who wore a striking frock of leaf green panne velvet, which was cut on long, close-fitting lines, with elbow-length gloves and a green velvet picture hat trimmed with magnolia velvet and green shoes to conipPte the ensemble. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried shower bouquets, the bride’s being of white and lemon chrysanthemums > and maidenhair fern and the bridesmaid’s of bronze chrysanthemums. Irene M‘Arthur, cousin of the bride, made a sweet little flower girl, dressed m an ankle length frock of green ninon and a circlet of gold leaves on her head. She carried a Victorian posy to tone. The bridegroom wa 8 attended by Mr Jack Gerken as best man and the ushers’ duties were ably carried out by Messrs Ray Gardner, Jim Barnes, and Eddy Green. After the ceremony a reception, at which there were 90 guests, was held in the Marigold where the parents of the bride and bride-’ groom received the guests. Mrs Ramsay, mother of the bride, looked charming in a beige frock of crinkly crepe, with small brown bat, and carried a bouquet_ of bronze chrysanthemums. The bride-,, groom’s mother was becoming in a frock of wine shaded, windswept satin, trimmed mth fawn, with hat and shoes to tone, and carried a bouquet of red and bronze chrysanthemums. During the wedding breakfast appropriate violin and piano ducts were played by Messrs Cawley and Watson, A happy and enjoyable evening was then spent in dancing and musical items; songs being rendered by_ Miss Non! Davidson and little Miss Irene M'Arthur. For travelling the bride wore a moss green ensemble, with grey accessories.'

The members of the staff of Messrs Dalgely and Co., Ltd., held their annual ball in the Tudor Mall on Thursday evening, when the attendance showed that that function grows in popularity with the passing years. The beautiful floral decorations, the cosy fires, and the coloured frocks combined to make a gay scene, and the introduction 9! novelties made the dance a little different from the ordinary cabaret party. During an interlude some members of the staff, attired in fantastic costume, appeared as a novelty baud, and rendered a humorous item. Later in the evening caps, squeakers, and balloons were distributed, which all added to the merriment of the gathering. Old and new dances were on the programme, and a happy evening was brought to a close in the early morning hours by the throwing of streamers, the playing of the old-time “ Nuts and May,” and the singing of ‘‘Auld Lang Syne.” The following were among the guests pres ent:—-Messrs and Mesdames G. Sutherland. the latter in wine velvet: J. O’Donned, the latter in black satin; Stanley Arthur, the latter in green velvet; G. G. Black, the latter in rose marocain; G. Young, the latter in gold lame; H. Stewart, the latter in black velvet; A. L. Watts, the latter in ivory windswept velvet; Alan Ramsay, the latter in grey lace, with ostrich feather trimming; M. APCrostie, the latter in green satin; Warren Boyd, the latter in scarlet velvet, silver trimmings; Nevill Murdoch, the latter in brown velvet; lan Jack (Invercargill), the latter in black and silver; J. R. Peterson, the latter in floral taffeta; Stoddart, the latter in floral silk; Ferguson, the latter in georgette; J. A. Paterson, the latter in floral silk; Mrs T. Bowker, black silk; Mr s Dale, black velvet; and Misses Betty Black, parchment satin; H. Porter, navy blue satin: Weston, old gold satin; E. Archer, green check taffeta; F. Archer, pink floral taffeta; M. Kane, ribbed wine chiffon velvet: W. Kane, chalk pink lace; H. Smith, brown lace over gold tissue; J. Boyland, shell pink georgette; D. Green, rose pink velvet; L. Williams, black velvet: E. Sherwood, black velvet; D. Anderson, pink crepe and silver lame; J. Eastgate, lemon georgette; M. Sutherland, salmon pink crinkly crepe; Joyce Sutherland, lemon windswept satin; D. Forster, blue satin; June Francis, pink velvet; J Alunro, white crinkly crepe; E. Curtis, pink georgette; M. O’Halloran, Burgundy velvet; N, Bremner, pink georgette; May Waft, royal blue chiffon velvet: Davidson, blue velvet: V. Bishop, floral georgette; M. Berry, pink organdie: Helen Paterson, blue taffeta: E. Brock, black velvet and gold lame: J. Clark, black velvet and pink net; K. Hannan, wine silk with sequins: A. Rennie, sprigged blue taffeta; A. Brici-ley. black and green satin: M. Sinclair, blue satin beaute: Maura Donnelly, blue suede crepe; G. Piks, cream velvet, senuin trimming: G. Laffey, powder blue crinklcy satin: M. Al'Greeor, (Mount Linton),- and J- Crawford (Invercargill).

Miss Margaret Mathieson, of Wanaka, is a visitor to Dunedin. ❖ # * Mr and Mrs L. T. Cockerill, of Invercargill, is paying a short visit to Dunedin and Kaitangata. Mrs T. W. Barr Stocldart, who came to Dunedin for the races, returned to Invercargill on Friday. * * * Mr and Mrs D. Kilkelly, who visited Dunedin for the races, returned to Invercargill on Friday. Mrs W. G. Tait, who has been visiting this city, returned to Invercargill on Saturday. A successful bridge evening was given by Mrs W. Carroll in her home at St. Hilda on Saturday, the proceeds going lo augment the charity ball supper fund. Amongst the players, besides Mr and Mrs Carroll, were Mesdames Stewart, Keenan, Rodgers, J. O’Connor, Chetwin, F. Baker, W. Henaghaii, Misses Macdonald, D. Manning, C. M. and D. Rogers, Messrs Stewart, Hanley, MTvewen, F. Donnelly, F. Manning, T. Rogers, H. Maloney, T. M'Connell, and M. Brownlee. The Port Chalmers League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Currie Street Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs L. Cleghorn presided over a good attendance of members ’and friends. In a fascinating manner Miss Blackmore described the Passion play of Oberammergan which she had been privileged to attend in 1030. On behalf of the members, Mrs Dodds moved a vote of thanks to the speaker for her vivid description of thi s beantfiul play. Miss Mac-Gibbon was hostess at a “welcome home ” party given on Saturday evening in the Otago Women’s Club in honour of her niece, Miss W. Stenhouse, who has just returned from 18 months abroad, spent in America and Great j Britain. The party was a five-table bridge one, the other guests being;—Mes- ( dames Stenhouse, W. E. Carswell, A. C. | George, J. Williams, A. de Beer, J. Pearce, Sinclair, Nicholson, and Gregory, and Misses Honour Carswell, Marion Fyfe, Elizabeth Gregory, S. Bagley, Rona Nicholson, E. Read, C. Stenhouse, M. Scott, and Wood.

St. Stephen’s Church, Ashburton, was beautifully deedrated by girl friends of the bride with chrysanthemums and green foliage for the marriage on Friday evening of Lesley Sheridan, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bushel], of Burnett street, Ashburton, and Kenneth Walbran, only son of Mr and .Mrs Frank Throp, of Bishopscourt, Dunedin. The service, which was fully choral, was performed by the Rev, A. J. Petrie, with Mr J. Thompson as the organist. The bri,de, who was escorted by her father, entered the church to the strains of “The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden.” She wore a graceful gown of chalk-white, heavy dull crepe, made on princess lines, back and front. The shallow pointed yoke was entirely of silver sequins continuing to form shoulder “wings.” The long skirt was closely fitting to below the knees, where fullness was introduceed by means of two godets, and flared to form a slight . train over which fell her veil of filmy tulle, suspended from a band of sequins, worn “Alice in Wonderland” style. An exotic touch was given by her sheaf of green orchids. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Bushell (Ashburton), Miss Lorraine Sidey (Dunedin), and Miss Joyce Throp (Dunedin). They wore uncommon frocks of orchid green ring velvet, made with high, softly pleated necklines, with a deep diagonal slash across the back. The short cowl sleeves wore softly gathered and slashed. The skirts were fitted to the figure by means of diagonal senmings, and they wore white silk cord belts caught with diamante buckles. They wore “Alice” bands of sparkling diamante in their hair and carried sheaves of white begonias, roses, and carnations. Their shoes of green velvet matched their frocks. Mr John Solomon (Wellington) attended as best man, Mr Graham Holmes and Mr Geoffrey Reid as groomsmen, and Mr Tindall Webster and Mr Godfrey d’Auvergne (Ashburton) acted as ushers. During the service the choir sang “ Oh, Perfect Love.” A reception was held later at 44 West Belt, where Mr and Mrs Bushell received the guests, Mrs Bushell wearing a handsome j gown of black self-striped romaine, worn j very long. The deep yoke wag entirely of j exquisite parchment lace, forming short, full cape sPeves, bordered with black 1 romaine. The belt was caught at the back with a handsome buckle of diamante and jet. She wore a sleeveless black silk swagger coat with rucked parchment velvet collar, and her hat was of black velvet, with a small brim, the only ornament being diamante. She carried a bouquet of violets and stylosis shading from deep purple to lavender. Mrs Throp, mother of the wore a smart gown of beige lace and georgette, with deep cowl folds forming a fichu j effect, the folds being caught with a hand- j some wine ornament. Her hat was of j wine fur felt, with crystal ornament, and | she wore wine coloured shoes. Her bou- | quet was of deep red roses and carna- j tions. Mrs J. P. Bolem, Invercargill, ! sister of the bride, wore a frock of georg- j rtte printed,in a bold design in navy and j emerald green. The short, full sleeves S were slashed and the neckline was out- ' lined in emerald green satin. She wore j a smart green vedvet hat and coat , to tone. Mr s Leslie Shield, Dun- j edin, sister of the bridegroom, wore | a striking oyster satin frock, made on straifht lines, with a short black j velvet cape, lined with' oyster satin. | Those invited were:—Mr and Mrs i Arthur Bushell, Mr and Mrs Frank r Throp, Mr and Mrs J. P. Bolam, Dr i and Mrs Leslie Shield, Mrs William Bow- I den, Mr and Mrs J. W. Bowden, Mrs B. 1 Throp, Mr and Mrs Rewa Throp, Mr and ; Mrs H. Maunsell (Auckland), Mr and i Mrs H. Bowden (Auckland), Mrs Pearsc- I house (Sydney), Miss M. Throp (Dun- | edin), Dr and Mrs Barnett (Dunedin), i Mr and Mrs Dodgshun (Dunedin), Mr i and Mrs W. I. Bolam (Christchurch), Dr | and Mrs Scannoll (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs I’. W. Seldon, Mr and Mrs J. | T, Thomas. Misses Rickman, Dr and Mrs i 6. I. Miller, Mr and Mrs S. Solomon ] (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Arthur Sidey ! (Dunedin), Mrs C. Reid and Miss I. Reid (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs D. (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Gerald Nicoll, the Rev. A. J. and Mrs Petrie, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Nicoll, Dr Fulton, Mr and Mrs Bonifant (Ashburton), Misses J. and S. Newton, Mr and Mrs H. I). Brewer (Dunedin). Mr G. de C. Drury (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs M. Stewart (Te Tipua, Gore), Mr and Mrs R. Solomon (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs D. Solomon (Dunedin). Mr Ned Solomon (Dunedin). Mr J. Solomon (Wellington). Miss West (Dunedin). Mr David Morrow (Christchurch), Mr Ken Nicoll (Palmerston), Mr Vernon Russell (Ashburton), Miss Nancy Garrett (Dunedin), Air and Airs D. V. Donaldson (Christchurch), Aliss Dorothy Roberts (Dunedin 1, Dr and Airs Williams and Aliss Barbara Williams (Dunedin), Aliss H. Carswell (Dunedin), Mr G. Black and Aliss B. Black (Dunedin). Air and Mrs J. Hislop (Dunedin), Air and Airs Leslie Talbot (Temuka), Mrs W. Cowie and Miss Cowie (Dun- I edin), Air and Airs Inn Rennie. Air Dick 1 Ormond (Culverdcn). Mr ami Airs C. Jennings and Aliss Jennings, Aliss Alargaret Jennings, Airs J. Trevor. Air and Airs Cordncr (Rakaia), Air A. Smith (Rakaia), Mr Alan Orbcll (Waikouaiti), Aliss Betty Holmes, Aliss 11. Lockhead, 1 Mr G. Holmes (Rakaia), Air J. Atkinson (Christchurch), Air and Airs TT. L. I Barker (Ashburton), Dr and Airs At'Kel- I lar (Dunedin), Aliss Lorraine Sidey, Mr Murray Sidey, Air Geoffrey Reid. Aliss Joyce Throp and Air and Airs F. Thron (Dunedin), Airs Ivan Hiorring. Miss E, Grave (Oamaru), and Alessrs G. d’Auvergne and T. Webster (Ashburton). Alowbrav Bolam (Christchurch), and T. and P. Bonifant (Ashburton). When Air and Mrs Kenneth Throp left on their honeymoon the bride was wearing a frock j of dull satin in riel blue, the short sleeves j being edged with the reverse side of the satin. Her smart little hat was of clastic I fabric in pale oyster tone worn over tn° right eye. Later, Air and Airs Bushell entertained a number of young friends of the bride and bridegroom at a very j bright dance. j

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Janet M'Kellar hag returned from a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier. Miss Jean Gebbie, of Christchurch, is visiting Dunedin. V rfi *!» Miss Dalrymple and Miss L. Haslett have been on a visit to Timaru. Mrs A. C. Mills, of Otautau, has returned to the south. * * * Mrs Dawson Welsh has left for a few weeks’ holiday at Timaru. ■j if Mrs F. €. Rowley returned to Invercargill on Friday. H- * Mr and Mrs Downes Roberts, of Central Otago, are the guesto of Mrs Simon Mackenzie, “ Otumarama.’' Miss Margaret Chisholm, of Otautau, who has been spending a holiday m Dunedin as the guest of Miss Jessie Neill, has returned home. * * * The engagement is announced of Mavis, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Adam Hume, of Wyuna Station, Glenorchy, and John Alexander, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Reid, of “Arcadia,” Paradise. Mrs John Lusk gave a jolly .little tea party at the Otago Womens Club on Saturday morning in honour of her daughter Margaret and her guest, Miss Noel Thompson, of Lawrence. * * * Mrs A. Dickson and her daughter, Miss Jessie Dickson, of Christchurch, were on a visit to Dunedin last week, to witness the performance of “ Sally ” by the Dunedin Operatic and Dramatic Society. They returned home on Saturday. V '** The engagement is announced of Christina Esther, third daughter of Mr and Mrs John James Abernethy, of Sawyers' Bay, and Jameg Aitken, only son of t* le late Mr James Jamieson Sinclair and Mrs Jamieson, of Port Chalmers.

The St. Clair branch of the League of Mothers met on Thursday in the Presbyterian Church room, Albert street, ihe attendance was very encouraging, and Mrs Booth (president) Mr Taylor, whose address was upon ll)e Charm of England.” He took Ins audience with him into the atmosphere ot England’s country life, describing the picturesque fields of wild flowers and its bird life. It was a very educative and interesting talk, and was much enjoyed. Mrs Stuart expressed appreciation on behalf of the members, and Miss M Hay sang two songs. Members brought flowers, which were to be sent to the Public Hospital. , * * * *

On Thursday afternoon members of the family and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs H. C. Foster, Clyde street, to join with her in celebrating her eightieth birthday. Mrs Foster, looking many years less than her age, was presented with a bunch of violets, and received her guests in the drawing room. . A pleasant time was spent in remembering old friends and old times. Mrs Foster, wh%se husband was the late Mr H. C. Foster, of the old building firm of Foster and George, came to Dunedin as a very young woman, and had many amusing and interesting things to te’l of life in the earlier days of our city. Afternoon tea having been enjoyed, a pink birthday cake was brought in and presented to their mother by Mrs Foster s daughters. After the cake had been cut. Mrs Foster’s health was proposed by Mrs Driver, the elder of her two sisters present, and everyone joined in showering congratulations and good wishes on their hostess. Those present were—Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs R. Driver, Mrs M. M Lean, Mrs W. Paris, Mrs G. Brasier, Mrs E. Nicholson. Miss Foster, Miss Lula Foster, Mrs Stewart Robertson, and Miss McLean. The monthly meeting of the National Council of Women was held last Thursday in the Women's Club rooms, Moray place. There was a fair attendance ot members, and the president, Dr M’Kinnon, welcomed presidents of various affiliated societies and also Miss Margaret Drysdale, who is an additional representative of the Presbyterian Bible Class Union. The gathering was chiefly of a social nature, but a small amount of business also received attention. At the request of the board .of directors of the Y.W.C.A. consideration will be given to the problem of woman as a domesticworker; also, at Miss Runciman’s request, the relation of women to unemployment tax will be investigated. The social part of the evening was brightened by a musical programme planned by Miss Logie, the musicians’ representative on the -ouncil. The programme comprised two violin solos by Miss Stella Bayley. with Miss Logie as accompanist, a pianoforte duet by Miss Marjorie M'Dowell, and Miss Ruth Moore, and the following vocal 'terns;—Two solos by Miss Margaret Beattie and two duets by Miss Marjorie and Miss Grace Clark, for whom Afiss Meda Paine acted as accompanist, '’’he entertainment was very much appreciated. * * * The Poetry Circle of the Otago Women’s Club had for its speaker on Tuesday evening Mr G. W. Johnstone, who spoke to them of Alfred Tennyson. Mr John;tone prefaced his talk on Tennyson by quoting gems from the various poets he had dipbed into in his search for bis subjects. His final choice, however, fell on Tennyson, because of his desire to place this poet back on the pedesta' from which this modern age had somewhat rudely pushed him. Mr Johnstone traced the poet’s life and work from his Cambridge days to the days of his world-famous “ In Memoriain.” his Laureateship, and Oxford L.C.L. He told of his struggles against fierce and unjust criticism, and how the sale of his 1832 edition of poems totalled only 300 volumes in two years. Tennyson, however, so guided the taste of his time that in 1850,five large editions of his “In Memoriain ” were sold. Ten thousand copies of the “Idylls” sold in a week in 1859, and of “ Enoch Arden.” published in 1866, 17,000 copies were sold on the morning of publication, and the critics were forced to acknowledge his genius. Tennyson, with his broad, swelling, vowel sounds and stately language, demands richness of voice, a line musical ear, and rhythmic sense, and in these essentials Mr Johnstone was admirably equipped for his task. Among the poems from which the speaker quoted, largely from memory, were “Locksley Hall." “Merlin and the Gleam,” “The Palace of Art,” “ Lotus Eaters,” “Ulysses,” “Morte D’Arthur,” finishing with the poem that for ever placed Tennyson among the immortals. his “In Memoriain,” that magnificent tribute to Arthur Hallam. Mr Johnstone showed Tennyson to be a deeply religions poet, who was heart deep in the problems of his age and who brought steadiness and comfort to innumerable hearts and minds among his contemporaries. His message was pray, labour, and love, have faith, and you will win through, and he believed in the power of humanity to rise and uplift. He believed that all that is dark and mysterious now will be illumined deathlessly. It was a vast and majestic creed. Mrs Hervey, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Johnstone, said she found difficulty in finding words to express the pleasure and appreciation that all must have felt. Perhaps the speaker found his most eloquent thanks in the rapt silence which pervaded; one could almost have heard the proverbial pin drop.

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The engagement is announced of Jessie Olive, second youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Andis Wikland, of Glen Haven, Victoria street,. Mosgiel, and James Davidson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Davidson, of “ Tulloch Lee,” Hokonui. * * # Members of the ladies’ section of the Otago Bowling Club were entertained on I Wednesday evening by the president (Mr i Gascoigne) and Mrs Gascoigne at tbeir residence, Cargill street. Progressive trump whist was much enjoyed. Prizes for the competition (for scoring) were presented to Mrs J. Wyber and Mrs M. Shepherd, Mrs W. Manning drawing the hidden number prize. Supper was served in the dining room. Before dispersing, Hie president (Mrs T. Gillies) of the ladies’ club thanked Mr and Mrs Gascoigne for their kindness and delightful evening. * * * A pleasant function was held during the meeting of the W.E.A. Drama Class on Saturday evening, when Miss Peggy Waters was presented with two books of Irish plays on severing her connection with the class to take up nursing at St. Helens, Invercargill. On Tuesday an afternoon tea was held at the Savoy, given by the ladies of the drama class. Miss Peggy Waters being the guest of honour. She was presented with a Victorian posy made in W.E.A. colours. The ladies present were Mesdames Halligan, Hunter, M'Phail, Griffiths. Roller, and Spence, and Misses Bayly, Bnllen, M'Kinnon, Drakoley, Bonnin, M'George, and Laing. * * * Miss Joan Fraser was guest of honour at a delightful dance given by Mr and Mrs C. S. Sutherland on Saturday evening at their residence, Claremont street, Dunottar. 'The hostess wore an uncommon frock of geranium lace, and Miss Fraser black and white tartan taffeta with wide epaulettes and silver ornaments. Bowie of narcissi from the North Island made unusual decorations. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Guy Taple.v, Mr and Mrs J- Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs S. Macplierson. Madame Winnie Fraser, Mrs John Gamble (Wellington), Misses Nancy Nicholson (Invercargill). Erna Porter, Betty Beadle, Claudia Weston, and Fan Peake. Dr J. Fulton, and Messrs E. G. Boddy, F. Dawson, B. Leckie, G. Lloyd, B. Reid, D. Wright, and Bristed (Wellington). * ♦ *

An enjoyable party was held in the Vedic Cafe on Saturday in aid of the Charity Ball Sapper Fund, the hostesses being Misses Bessie Gallien and Margaret Thompson. The “ lucky ’’ number was won by Mrs E. Page, and the competition by Mrs M Kennedy. Enjoyable vocal solos were given by Mrs, E. Page and Miss B. Gallien (Miss M. M'Cormack playing the violin obbligatos for the latter). Miss Molly Baker was most entertaining in her elocutionary items and Miss Mavis M'Cormack delighted all with the artistic violin solos presented by her. Among those present were —Mesdames A. Edwards, R. Hungerford, Thompson, Gillies, C. Hart, M. Kennedy, A. E. Usherwood. H. L. Gallien, M. Wilson, Pollock Otto, E. Page, Harrington, D. Low, A. Crawford, Porter, D. Mothes, Downes, Thorpe, Murphy (Mataura), J. Kane, Flood, and H. L. Hungerford. and Misses A. Moore, Fogarty (2), N. Pollock, C. Clark, Hessian (2), G. Rennie, N. Walls, E. St. • George, T. Hannigan, E. Musson, M. Baker, M. Simpson, 0. Flood, M. O’Reilly, M. O’Neill (Invercargill), A. Brinsdon, K. Curran, E. Lane, Thompson (2), M. M'Cormack, and B, Gallien.

At Naseby, last Tuesday, at the Presbyterian Church, a quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised, the contracting par. ties being Christobel Lila Anderson, only daughter of Air and Airs T. AI. Graham, of Naseby, and Herbert Davies, only son of Mr and Airs W. D. Hove, of Kyeburn. The Rev. Air Chisholm performed the ceremony, and the nuptial music was capably rendered by Alisa Ball. The bride, who entered the church with Air Graham, looked charming in an ankle-length frock of powder-blue wind-swept satin, cut on slim-fitting lines and finished with a brilliant buckle. Her veil of silk net was held in place with clusters of forget-me-nots, and she had satin slippers and hose to tone, her only ornament being a crystal necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a Victorian posy. Aliss Nelsie Francis, of Naseby, attended as bridesmaid in a frock of shell-grey corded silk relieved with blue and also carried a Victorian posy. Air J. Horo, of Dunedin, acted as best man. A reception was held afterwards in the Oddfellows’ Hall, where the parents of the bride and bridegroom received some 50 guests, the bride’s mother wearing navy blue and carrying a bouquet of red chrysanthemums. The bridegroom’s mother, dressed in brown, carried ,i bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The happy couple left by motor for the north, the bride travelling in a brown frock, with coat, bat and accessories to tone.

A pretty wedding was solemnised at Ail Saints' Church on Monday, when Catherine Annie (Rena), elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J- J. Malcolm, was married to Harold Maxwell, only son of Mr and Mrs C. G. Smith. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W. Hardy Johnson, and Messrs E. A. Bolwell, K. A. Dixon, and S. D. Smith acted ns ushers. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr C. R Maxwell, a 9 best man. The bride, preceded by her matron of honour, Mrs E. A. Bolwell, and a bridesmaid, Miss Elsie Contts, and followed by her sister. Miss Bernice Malcolm, looked charming as she entered the church with her father. Her gown was of deep magnolia velvet, cut on. long, graceful lines, with a high neckline and shirred sleeves. From a shirred bow at the back hung a long train, the edges of whieh were trimmed with rows of gold rucked tissue. Gold kid shoes and a long mag-nolia-coloured tulle veil, worn with a becoming cap of velvet leaves, completedthe wedding gown. Thd bride carried a bouquet of cream roses and freesias. The bridesmaids wore gold velvet frocks moulded to the figure, the back of the skirts flowing into trains. The necklines were in the new Tudor style, shirred and caught with gold clips. Their caps were of gold velvet leaves finished with cold tissue leaves, and their bouquets of golden chrysanthemums and abutilons. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Somerset Lounge, where the guests were received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Malcolm wore a black and white ensemble, and carried a bouquet of pink iccland poppies, and Mrs Smith a flowered georgette frock with ,1 green hat, and carried a bouquet of French marigolds.

The annual ball of the Waikouaiti Ladies’ Hockey Club was held at the Waikouaiti Town Hall on Thursday eveninst. A Dunedin dance band was in attendance and provided excellent music, and the duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr Laurence Berry. Featured in the programme was the Monte Carlo waltz, Lucky Spot barn dance, LuckySpot waltz. Monte Carlo fox trot, and a streamer waltz. Among the happy throng of dancers were noticed Misses Dulcie Head, wearing blace lace; Iris Townsend, black chiffon velvet with white ermine fur; Peggy Cullen, cream lace and net; Chris. White, wine satin boaute; Pearl Jackson, black and white satin; Alice Penno, lemon georgette; Lottie Heaps (Wyndham), floral angel skin; Joyce Townsend, apricot net over satin; Elbe Scott, saxe blue marocain; Mora Park, green crinkled organdie; Jean Ferguson, vieu rose satin; Flossie Johnson, pink taffeta; Hilda Trotter (Palmerston), flame satin; Lill Kirkwood, black satin; Jessie Aitchcson, blue brocade: Phyllis Aitcheson, gold satin; Audrey Aitcheson, lavender satin; Mavis Jackson (Puketeraki), green crinkly crepe; Mona Kirkwood, orange tafetta; Stella Ferguson, blue satin; Lillian Dempster, black crepe de chine and white organdie; Doris Patterson, pink satin; Gladys Paterson, green satin; Etta Allcock, ivory satin; Doris Parkhill (Palmerston), blue satin and lace; Marjorie Elston (Palmerston), cherry georgette; Elizabeth Forrest (Palmerston), green velveteen and satin; Vera Ferguson, red satin with velvet coatee; Betty Cullen, green satin; M. Horge (Dunedin), lemon sarafan crepe; J. Tilbury (Dunedin), black georgette; Violet Lee, white brocade; Mary Scott, rainbow tafetta: S. Murray, black satin; Moira Toomey, green organdie; Bessie Russell, lemon tafetta; Fairlie Carson, cerise chiffon velvet; Rosie Bradley, green lace and georgette; May M'Lood, black satin; Katty Laing, rose satin: Mary Laing, ied crepe de chine; and Flora Laing, apricot satin; and Mcsdames W. Graham, flame crepe; S. Lee, black satin; T. Fenuessy, lemon celanese satin; J. Bradley, bine georgette; J. Toomey, green satin beaute; C. Aitcheson, lemon satin; J. Gallaeher, red sarafan crepe; J. Dooley, blue satin; W. Pile (Moeraki), shell satin marocain; D. Park, lemon satin crepe. A cake which was raffled during the evening wa 6 won by Mr T. Fenuessy.