Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22373, 21 September 1934, Page 14

Notes for Women

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Items of social interest and topics relating to the homo ar® Invited. Communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. Notices of engagement* must be signed by one at least of the principal*, as by some responsible person, as a guarantee of genuineness.

The arrangements . for Daffodil Day (Friday, October 5) will be completed this week. Canvassing for helpers is proceedingi satisfactorily, and, given a line day,, the stalls should look bright and attractive. It is felt and hoped that the response may be even greater than in the past. * » «■

The Provincial Executive of the Otago Girl Guide Association will hold a flower show and sale of work next Friday _at the Girl Guide headquarters, 73 King street. The Guides are arranging an attractive programme for the evening, and it is hoped to hav e a good attendance. Cakes, sweets, produce, and work stalls will offer an attractive djsplay.

A surprise party visited the home of Miss Margaret Evans, Queen street, in honour of her seventeenth birthday. Dancing and games kept up the party spirit, and after supper Miss Rona Wood presented the guest of honour with a birthday gift. Among those present were:— Misses Margaret Evans, Marjorie" Thompson, Mary Buchanan, Joan Buchanan. Alice and Dorothy Gregg, Betty Barling, Ngaire Walls, and Rona Wood, and Messrs Pat M'Avoy, Ken Skinner, Frank Kerr, Duthie Hoggins, Jock De Beer, Nat Paterson, Lawrence M'Farlane, Philip Holloway, and Jim Scouler.

Members of the North Otago branch of the Columba College Old Girls’ Association were the guests of their president, Miss Familton, and Mrs Familton at their residence, Clare street. Pianoforte solos by Miss Louise Tonkin and songs by Misses L. Familton and E. Grant were greatly appreciated by all. Community singing brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close.

At the close of the W.E.A. musical lectures a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Miss Mary Martin, Mus.Bac., for her untiring and instructive efforts in imparting valuable knowledge to her classes. Miss Martin right through the piece has treated her lectures as a labour of love, and ns a mark of appreciation a small token was presented to her by the members. The programmes were made more outstanding by many visiting and talented artists, as well as members—amongst whom were Mesdames H. C. Campbell and E.. Wheeler, Misses R. Sell, M. Fraser, Teviotdale, Rutherford, Clark, B. Johnson, and R. L. Burn, and Messrs Frank Crowley and G. Ball.

There is much feminine interest in “ Pygmalion,” George Bernard Shaw s delightful comedy which the Dunedin Repertory Society is producing in His Majesty s Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday, I* nday, and Saturday of next week. Miss Mary Jolly, already well known in amateur theatricals, has her first big repertory part in this play, a part originally created by Mrs Patrick Campbell, and, according to reports from those who have seen rehearsals, handles it very well indeed.. Two newcomers to repertory arc Miss Marion Crow and Mrs O’Sullivan, to say nothing of Miss Elsie MTeak, who, though often seen before in the Strolling Players’ productions, will make her, first appearance in repertory in “ Pygmalion.” Mrs Wakefield Holmes, whose work in “ Gl'uach will long be remembered with pleasure, carries the important senior role. The frocking is a feature of the play and is under the control of Mrs E. R. Harty.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Florence Fisher, of Dunedin, is a guest at Warwick House, Timaru.

Mrs Murdoch M'Lcod, who has been visiting Dunedin as the guest of Mrs Warrington Taylor, has returned to Christchurch.

Mrs E. Cleeve-Edwarcls, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs R. L. Martin, Maori Hill, left on Tuesday for her home in Southland.

Mrs S. 13. Dunn, of Whangarei, with her younger daughter, has arrived in Dunedin to spend a holiday with her parents. Mr and Mrs York, Musselburgh Rise. . ... ■

The engagement is announced of Eusebia M. (Sibbie), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Woolsey, of Abbotsford, and Eric W., second son of Mr and Mrs H. Morrison, of Wairoa street, Roslyn.

A visit Was paid on Tuesday afternoon to the Phoenix factory by members ot the Civic Circle of the Otago Womens Club. The party, numbering about 25, was shown over all the departments, and found the various processes by which biscuits, chocolates, and sweets were produced very interesting. The final visit was to the showroom, where samples ot all the goods were displayed in tempting array ' * * *

A meeting of the newly-formed Opoho branch of the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday, Mrs Thomson presiding over a good attendance. A number of new members were enrolled, and enthusiasm augured well for the success of the branch. A committee was appointed—Mesdames Every, Butler, M'Killop, Anderson, Lous]ey, and Nichol. The Rev. Mr Bellhouse gave an inspiring address on [‘ Devotion and Love” as the supreme qualification for all duties as mothers and wives or any service in the home or community. Mrs Every expressed thanks to Mr BelJhouse. A vocal solo by Mrs Spence was much enjoyed. Mesdames Thomson and Reid were hostesses. # ❖ # Mrs Mirams presided over a good attendance of members at the W.C.I.U. September meeting. A letter. was read from Mr MTherson, who generouslyoffered to donate a second medal as Rrst prize for the junior grade in the local temperance examination. As the secretaiy (Mrs MTherson) was leaving the district Mrs Tresiddcr consented to take the duties. The president expressed sorrow at losing Mrs MTherson, and. warmlythanked her for all her work and help. Mrs MTherson replied gratefully. Several extracts dealing with womens franchise were read by the following members:— Mesdames Wratley, Murray, Matlueson, and Tresidder, and Misses Farquharson and Mawson. The president (Mrs Mirams) read a paper on ,3V omens Franchise.” A duet was played by Mrs Pratley and Miss I. Farquharson.

The first annual ball of the Licensed Victuallers’ Association, held in the Concert Chamber on Tuesday evening, was an enjoyable and successful function. Coloured lights and greenery interspersed with lights and balloons made charming decorations and led the eye up to the stage, where, in a bower of tree ferns and hothouse plants, the orchestra was seated. A banquet supper was served in the supper room, which looked very attractive with, balloons and spilng flowers, to say nothing of carnival hats and novelties to add to the enjoyment ot the revellers. In the^ -unavoidably absence of the president (Mr J.W. Young), the grand march was led by Mr Artmii Paape, who bad fox* his partner Mrs Young in a frock of maritime blue lace and georgette. Others present were:— Mesdames A. Paape, wearing black lame satin, made on close-fitting lines, with a corsage of pearl and silver-beads; J. Richardson, black georgette, trimmed with, monkey fur; M. H. Dawson, black satin frock; A. Ferguson, black silk velvet- F. Carter (Port Chalmers), black georgette frock; John Young, black velvet, white taffeta blouse; R. D. _Paul, black silk velvet, ermine tails; ffrank Sherriff, primrose and brown georgette; J, O’Brien, black lace; J. Neilson, brown georgette, .with sequin yoke; Payton, black lace and georgette; L. Hudson, black, satin, gold lame blouse; R. Bews, black lace, diamante trimming; J. Metcalfe, black velvet, silver lame; Douglas Whitson, coral pink cordalasse; D. Wark, turf green lace and georgette; G. A. Goughian, creseda green windswept velvet; E. J. Preen, black ring velvet, with gold tinsel; S. Poole, cinnamon lace and orange velvet: J. Stevenson (Balelutha), white georgette and scarlet; Keith, green windswept satin; A. G. Justice, black satin and silver; H. A. Newall, black and silver lame; G. E. War nock, green lace; T. D. Christen•sen, cherry lace; J. C. Sheddan, black crushed velvet; D. Maider, flame ring velvet; L. F. M'Cormack, black georgette and lace; Plank, black elephant skin; ' Rv Jones, black satin and diamante; R. K. Aitchison, scarlet panne velvet; Hendry, moss green striped satinHodge, green georgette, silver lame: y. Gillespie, black velvet; Quirk, navy satin and georgette; B. Clayton, black ring velvet; A. G- Edwards, blue crushed velvet and sequins; S. George, brown-and-white plaid taffeta; W. Dallas, black velvet; S. Wood, black ring velvet; A. Bedford, cherry lace; J. Pearson, gold satin; A. R. Rankin, peach satin; J. A. Peat, black lace; E. Jelley, ivory satin and J. D. Fraser,Vblack lace; Misses McDonald, white, silk and black velvet trimmings; P. Quinn, green georgette; E. Wilson, blue satin; B. Quinn, gold crinkly crepe; Aileen M'Arthur, white satin; Pearl Piper, cyclamen satin; Jean Clunes, ivory moire silk, white fur trimmings; M. Hun* gerford, Burgundy windswept velvet; I. Yates, brown cire and gold lame; E. Browne, black model gown with sequin sleeves; Hogan, black and white taffeta; Nance M'Cormack, black matelasse, with silver; G. MDonald, pink velvet; Pearl Smith, flame velvet; M. Jolly, black ring velvet; P. M'Lachlan, cherry flat crepe; Z. Smith, black and ivory satin; Irene Brown (Christchurch, beech nut brown velvet, gold lame; Osborne, dusky pink lace; R. Moody, blue taffeta; Anita Winkel, duckegg blue and silver sequins; A. Barlow, green silk velvet; M. Fulton, lettuce greed crinkly crepe; Crowther. black velvet; "V. Foote, pink crinkly crepe; M. Dalziel, white georgete; Mary Fitzgerald, green satin; Audrie Wood, mauve satin; Clarice Lang, pink georgette; M. M'Cormack, cherry crepe; I. Dawson, black elephant crepe; Angela Hendry, pink angel skin; Baylor, black crepe; I. M'Kenzie, black lace; N. Hollamby, wine velvet; A. Lowrie, gold lame: Ruby Piper, black velvet; H. Campbell, black satin; R. Cropp, black velvet; Sylvia Alexander, blue and white checked taffeta; J. Cardno, blue organdie; R. Conner, blue satin; L. Robinson, black velvet; Hazel Robinson, Ruby Kavanagh, Jessie Ellis, Freda Pyne, Constance Connors, Rekowski, M. Downes, W. Hogen, M. Baird, N. Blaney, R. Moody, W. Johnston, Thelma M'Cullough, and A. Bowden; and Messrs M. H. Dawson, A. Ferguson, F. Carter (Port Chalmers), John Young, R. D. Paul, Frank Sherriff, J. O’Brien, J. Neilson, Payton, L. Hudson, R. Bews, J. Metcalfe, D. Whitson, D. Wark, G. A. Goughian, E. J. Preen, S. Poole, J. Stevenson (Balclutha), Keith, A. J. Justice, H. A. Newall. G. E. Warnock, A. Quinn, J. Kelly. F. Grant, M. Connors, D. H. Griffin, F. Richards, W. R. M'Keclmie, B. Young. J. Jolly, H. Antony, W. F. Sligo, W. Loefler, J. Davenport, J. Drummond, B. Meffen, J. M'Murrav, F. Stewart, S. Marett. W. Brown, R. Millis, J. Donougfiue, M. Wilson, G. T. Leary, N. Shepherd, P. Drumm, E. Branson, W. Brookes, S. Locke. H. Hughes, F. Corcoran, J. Paget, E. Wilson, and M'Donald.

The second and last week of the exhibition of pictures of the New Zealand Society of Artists will begin on Monday. Interest in this display m the Pioneer Hall is steadily growing, and there is always a stream of visitors to the hall. A great help in appreciating the pictures is afforded by lectures given by members of the committee. To-morrow afternoon, at 3 o’clock, Mr H. Y. Miller will speak, Ids lecture being one to cover the whole range of exhibits.

The Roslyn branch of the League of Mothers held its final meeting for the year on Tuesday evening, when Mr H. D. Skinner gave a lantern lecture on “ Maori Lore.” Mr Skinner especially stressed the beauty of Maori art, and left the audience with a desire to see more. The lecture was effectively finished by several Maori songs rendered in costume by Mrs James Bode. The president, Mrs G. W. Reid, passed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Skinner, Mrs Bode, and the lantern operators.

The members of the outgoing and incoming committees of the St. Clair Women’s- Club entertained Mrs W, J. Williams, the retiring president, at a delightful tea party on Wednesday afternoon at the Otago Women’s Club. A Victorian posy was presented to Mrs Williams, who graciously acknowledged. The following were present: —Mesdames W, J. Williams, G. S. Warwick, W. Turnbull, L. Withers, M'Naugbton, W. Speight, A. S. Dalgleish, J. Brook, J. Seddon, G. I. Booth, Charles Thomson, W. Strachan, and C. H. Gatehouse, Und Miss M'Dougall.

Gloria Stuart is a native of California, having been born in the town of Santa Monica. After completing her education at the University of California she appeared in “ little ” theatres in Berkeley and Carmel-by-the-Sea, and finally joined the Community Players in Pasadena. Early in 1932 she made her screen debut and has played important roles in “ The Mystery of the Blue Boom,” “ Roman Scandals,” “The Old Dark House,” “The Invisible Man,” etc., etc. Miss Stuart, who has a beautiful pppraho voice, is an unusual girl, and is one of the few girls, probably, who are fighting against stardom, She declares that she sincerely hopes- Universal will not make a star of her, as a recent announcement suggested they intended to do. She does not think she is ready for stardom yet, and would much prefer another year of parts, important only as they are important to the picture, and not because everything else is sacrificed to make them “star” parts. Naturally, she hopes for stardom eventually, but desires when she achieves this honour it will be because the public classifies her in this category. Away from the studio Gloria Stuart has many hobbies, chief of which is wood carving, in which she has become expert under the tutelage of her husband, an artist and sculptor. Shm-hipp_ed, fresh complexioned, and blonde, Gloria btuart leftds grace to the present trend of fashion, and in the illustration on this page is seen in a well-cut gown ot watered-silk and one of the newest furtrimmed shoulder capes. She will be seen with John Boles in “Beloved” at the Regent Theatre to-day. « * *

On Monday evening the staff of Messrs Arthur Barnett, Ltd., held an enjoyable dance in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The orchestra was on a stage tastefully decorated with flowers and pot plants, the chaperones being seated below in a temporary drawing room. There were 200 people present, all in the high spirits which make for the success of a dance, among them being:— Mesdames Arthur Barnett, wearing black diagonal velvet,’ with a mole cape; Stanley Smith, silver grey angel skin lace; J. Barnett, daffodil sand crepe : A. Gray, floral ninon; and A. Scott, black georgette and lace: Miss Joy Barnett, spotted net; Miss V. M'Kenzie, white lace; Mesdames Wyatt, silver beaded georgette; J. Spence, scarlet georgette; R. Dix, blue diagonal crepe; and Walmsley, blue crinkly crepe; Misses R. M'Donald, go Id lamma; M. Penniwick, blue crinkly crepe; A. Jacobs, cherry crepe suede; N. King, white satin: A. Donovan, black silver georgette; T. Duckworth, black velvet; S. O’Neill, pink figured net and chiffon; B. Robinson, silver lace and velvet; R. Sutherland, apple green organdi; C. Patterson, red crinkly crepe; E. Duckworth, brown lace and taffeta; T. Scott, cycle green; E. Powell, black silk net; M; Kenny, cherry lace; L. Diver, black and white; H. Noley, green georgette; R. Maitland, white organdi; N. Harrison, black velvet; O. Wallace, santal angel skin lace; M. Wallace, rose suede crepe; F. M‘Donncll, jet satin; A. Watson, ivory satin and lace; J. Corke, black velvet: E. Turnbull, sunkissed satin; A. Price, perforated crinkly tissue; Coding, satin and georgette; A. Wallace, black velvet and net steer; T. Anderson, light green ottoman satin; R. Morrison, midnight blue velvet; G. Woodbury, black silk velvet; N. Begg, buttercup chiffon velvet; E. Drower, green crinkly' crepe; M. Grant, gold embossed ring velvet; I. Smith, white suede crepe; V. Henderson, embossed erepe; V. Brown, black satin; K. Davidson, red satin; E. Pettit, cherry silk velvet; E. Robinson, pink organdi, black sash; N. Millar, pink satin; E. Shanahan, ivory angel crepe; C. Batchelor, almond green floral ninon; K. Neale, mauve ring velvet; Fox, red windswept satin; G. Thompson, plain satin and gold lamma: J. Galliek, black velvet and white lacing; R. Piper, black velvet and lamma; J. Galliek, black velvet, white lacing; ; R. Piper, black velvet and lamma; M. Forno, white friiiia georgette: A. Byrne, black satin lace; H. Wright, black velvet; I. Stewart, lemon satin and pink georgette coatee; M. Anderson, daffodil net and brown ruchine; A. Jenkins. blue and gold satin bediste; A. King, helitrope pette

crepe; N. M'Gowan, red satin; M. Adams, red tosca net; I. Grathwaite, blue angel skin; M. Stewart, blue lace and georgette; N. Wright, black pan velvet, coatee to match; F. Cubitt, green organdi; A. Megall, black windswept satin; G. Thomson, flame satin; E. Williams, white satin; B, Brown, cherry windswept velvet; and G, Cursey, ecru net trimmed in marigold velvet.

On the evening of August 29 a pretty wedding was solemnised at the Holy Trinity Church, when Marion Mabel, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. G. Glover, of “ Strathavon,” Middiemarch, was married to James Wills, only son of Mr and Mrs A. D. Mathieson, also of march. The officiating minister was the Rev. G. H, Olds. The bride, who entered ■the church with her father, was charmingly attired in a gown of ivory satin cut on slender lines, her embroidered veil falling gracefully into a train. A cascade bouquet of freesias and azaleas completed her simple but effective toilette. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Olive Brewster and Cathy Lochhead, who wore dainty frocks of shell pink crepe suede de chine, trimmed with silver lame and smart petal caps to tone, and who carried cascade bouquets of pink camelias and azaleas. Mr Russell Douglas acted as best man. and Mr William Glover as groomsman, Mr Bert Glover and Mr Gordon Stewart ably carrying out the duties of ushers. _ During the signing of the register Miss D. Davies chamingly rendered “Thanks be to God.” A reception was later held in the Somerset Lounge, where Mrs Glover, wearing a handsome black model gown and carrying a posy of red anemones, received over 80 guests, assisted by Mrs Mathieson, who wore a smart black coat over a wine satin frock, and carried, a posy of anemones. The future home of Mr and Mrs J. W. Mathieson will be Te Oma, Cromwell.

The Committee of the Music Circle of the Otago Women’s Club entertained the girls who are visiting town for the Country Girls’ Educational Week at a delightful party at the club last evening. Each girl brought a friend so that the lounge . was comfortably filled, and an enjoyable and instructive time resulted, Mrs Wakefield Holmes (president) welcomed the girls, and reviewed the opportunities afforded them as listeners, after which Mrs R. T. Little spoke on “Music —lts Origin and Inspiration.” Mrs H. C. Campbell gave a talk on “ Chamber Music,” an example of which —“ First Piano Trio” (Beethoven) —was played by Mrs R. Nees (pianoj, Mrs J. Moffett (’cello), and Miss Ngaio Garland (violin), Mrs Campbell herself, after introducing “ Piano Music ” with a few explanatory words, playing the following pieces;— Chorale Prelude, “ Blessed Jesus, Here We Stand” (Bach); Serious Dance No. 2 (York-Bowen); and Ballade in A flat (Chopin). Madame Winnie Fraser then gave a talk on “The Development of Song,” with the following illustrations: —• Chinese.■ “Yung Yang” and “Adrift” (Granville-Bantock); Russian, “The Dreary Steppe ” (Grechenoff) and “ Ah, Light No Lamp ” (Arenski); modern English, “ The Heart Worships ” (Gustave Holtz), “The Shepherd Song” (Edward Elgar), and “Love’s Lament” (Michael Head); and American, “Rain” (Pearl Curran). “Schubert —-Man and Musician ” was the title of a leeturette given by Miss Mary Teviotdale, who chose as illustrations “Who is Sylvia,” “Wanderer’s Night Song,” “ The Hurdy Gurdy Man,” and “Whither” (Schubert), and also eang. “He is Tender With the Beasts” (Donald Ford), and “The Sky Above the Roof” (Vaughan Williams). Finally there was a delightful string quartet, arranged from a quintet for wind instruments by Bach, with the following taking part:—Mrs Nees, Miss Garland. Miss Rattigan, and Mrs Moffett. At the close of the evening, which had been followed with unfeignedly keen interest by the young audience, the Music Circle was thanked on.behalf of the guests by Miss Thelma Tattersfield, of Clyde, who ably expressed the appreciation of herself and her colleagues. * # *

*■ The seventh annual meeting of the Provincial Committee of the League of Mothers was held in the Y.M.C.A. board room yesterday morning. Mrs W. A. Roes presided, and there was a full representation of branches end Mothers' Union, as well as visiting members. _ In welcoming new members of committee, special reference was made to the new; branch at Opoho. Mrs Falconer, on behalf of tile Mothers’ Union, congratulated the league on its report and the extension of its work. There were now 12 branches in the Otago province, the new one —Opoho—holding its first meetingthis week. Total membership, 7IIJ financial members, 626; new members, 132; magazine subscribers, 212 —showing an increase all round. Not only had the league shown an increase in membership, but the enthusiasm of branches had been greater this year than ever before, the ideals of the league being _ well maintained, as etidenced by the nigh standard of addresses,'" There had been a spirit of usefulness, and the scheme organised by Mrs G. W. Reid, whereby flowers had been sent regularly to the Dunedin Hospital by the city branches, had given mucli pleasure to patients and been greatly appreciated by the matron. The following office-bearers -were elected: — President, Mrs W. A, Ross; vice-presi-dents, Mrs John Reid and Mrs Sinclair; secretary, Mrs T. M'Gregor; treasurer,, Mrs Aslin; magazine secretary and treasurer, Mrs Magnus Johnson; magazine reporter for Otago, Mrs T. M'Gregor; representative to Mothers’ Union, Mrs John Reid; representative from Mothers Union, Mrs Worthington; representative to National Council of Women, Mrs Aslin. Appreciation was expressed to those who conduct the work of the committee. Mrs Cree Brown and Mrs Falconer extended to Mrs Rosa the good wishes of members, expressing the hope for a very pleasant trip and safe return. The provincial secretary,, Mrs 1. M'Gregor, was appointed Otago delegate to the Dominion Conference to be held in Wellington during November.

The ball held by the Alexandra Golf Club on Wednesday evening was one of the most brilliant social functions held in Alexandra for a number of years, visitors being present from all over Central Otago. An energetic committee, which had been working assiduously for weeks, 'presented a great evening’s entertainment. The decorations of the hall were unusual, the colour scheme being in amber, brown, and black, with decorations of the “ bogie ” description. After supper, the president of the Alexandra Golf Club (the Rev. Father D. O'Connell) thanked the miblic for their patronage and also congratulated the committee on the success of their efforts. Amongst those present were Misses Mabel Sinclair, wearing white satin; Thelma Reeve (Dunedin), cyclamen satin; Noel Ferris, turquoise blue angel skin; Helen Baird (Clyde), black silk velvet; E. Sharp (Dunedin), white and black splashed crinkly crepe; M. Watts, green satin glory: Miss Cummock, black corded panne velvet; Mesdames A. F. Secular (Clyde), cream crepe de chine; P. D. Edmonds (Clyde), lemon floral satin taffeta; M, F. O’Donnell (Clyde), blue crepe georgette; K. R. Gourley, check taffeta; Annan (Clyde), red organdie; A. F. Stewart, autumn-tinted georgette with ring velvet evening cloak; E. G. Mollison (Clyde), coral pink crepe\satin; J. R. M’Kissock, black satin; E. Russell, blue georgette; L. J. Anderson, black lace over black satin; F. J. Cronin, wiolet angel skin with spray _of purple pansies on shoulder; A. M'Kellar, model frock of black silk charmelaine relieved with white; E. W. George (Clyde), moonlight blue crepe de chine; Ettles, black satin; G. Attfield, flora] silk flaireine; Booth, wine lace and georgette; Misses Betty Hesson, white crinkly satin and panne velvet cape; Jule C. O’Kane, hyacinth and white organdie; J, Frater, cerise satin; Hannah Flannery, printed silk velvet; R. Scott, cream georgette and angel skin lace, ruby chiffon velvet trimmings; F. Vallance, midnight blue silk velvet; S. Cameron, black lace satin; E. Blackwood, gold French satin; Mura Howell, green sand crepe, with cyclamen sash; B. Henderson, scarlet and silver windswept crepe; Winifred Newman, black georgette; Margaret Bartholomew (Dunedin), black velvet and gold lace; L. Templeton, dark rose suedette model; G. A. Brown, black chiffon velvet and crimson; Molly Holt (Clyde), whits organza with fur-trimmed coatee to foue; Rae Sinclair, brown crepe with purple gape; Hazel Flannery, green satin crepe; V. Cockburn, green silk velvet; Monica Mellor, black georgette and lace; I. Wallace, cream diagonal silk; Noel O’Kane, shell pink lace and organdie; Jean Scott, flame windswept velvet; Sadie Cameron, buttercup crinkly erepe, seagreen trimmings; 0. M'Elroy, green ring velvet; M’Elroy, black crepe de chine; H. Theyers, salmon pink velvet: P. Hesson, cream satin; M. Hesson, cream satin; M. Hanning, salmon figured crepe de chine with green accessories; Doreen Hewson, apricot silk velvet; D. Ramsay, blue silk crepe; R. Riach, flame crinkly crepe with lacc; Reid, pink velvet and pink lace;

F. Brady, green felt, white collar and cuffs; T. Blanchard (Roxburgh), limegreen embossed georgette; Nina Shaw (Roxburgh).lemon satin; Curnmock, blue satin; W. Little, blue satin trimmed with pink; F. Blanchard (Roxburgh), pink georgette; E. Alexander (Roxburgh, green lace; M. L. Davidson and P.' G, Anscombe (Clyde), two little girls in blue; Jean Hesson (Roxburgh), white crepe marocain; Pearl Rugg, black georgette; R. P. Henderson, black angel skin, white velvet cape; Annie Cooney, pink velvet; Islay M'Kellar, coral embroidered silk net; Marjorie Ashworth, flame velvet; J. Hes- - black and white satin; Jean Doreadqr, pink celanese; D. Welton, white crinkly crepe; J. Jamie, black, laoe; and Joyce Watts, black and white taffeta.

The '-wedding was solemnised in St. Aidan’s Church, Remuera, on September 5 of Elma Brinsley, twin daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Brinsley Sheridan, of Brighton, England, and niece «of Dr C. E. Maguire, of Auckland, and Arthur Edward Whithiel, youngest son of Proffessor A. P. W. Thomas, of Auckland. The Rev. R. L. Copnolly officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr Edgar Elliott, carried a sheaf of arum lilies, and wore_ a graceful long-sleeved; frock of ivory satin. Her embroidered tulle veil was caught to the head with small clusters of orange blossom, and fell in long, soft folds over the train of her frock. The bridesmaids were Miss Reka Whitley, who wore a close-fitting trained frock of coral pink angel skin lace, and carried a sheaf' of gladioli: and three small children, Margaret Elliott, Alyson Francis, and Fiona Thomas, who wore high-waisted, anklelength frocks of coral pink hailstone muslin with sashes and shoes in the new aquarelle shade, and carried Early Victorian posies of pink carnations and heuchera. The best man was Mr Laird Thomson, and acting ns ushers were Mr Norman Thomas and Mr Roland Whitley, During the service Master Noe] Wright sang “ Joy Be Thine.” Following the ceremony a reception was hold at the Parnell Park Kiosk. Mr and Mrs N. R. W. Thomas received the guests. Mrs Thomas wore a frock of wine coloured fiat crepe, and carried a bouquet of hyacinths. The Otago guests invited included Mr and Mrs H. J. M'George, Miss Whitson, Dr and Mrs T. A. Thomas (Palmerston!, Mrs S. Hoddinott, Mr and Mrs Percy Priest, Mrs Ron Innes-Walker, Misses G. and N. Hoddinott. Joan Priest,' Ida and Betty Thomas (Palmerston), Z. Hart. Dr Russell Thomas, and Messrs F. ; and T. Thomas (Palmerston).