NOTES FOR WOMEN

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23118, 18 February 1937, Page 17

NOTES FOR WOMEN

By PniLLXDA.

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATIONS About 200 guests, relatives and friends gathered together in the hall at Macandrew Bay to celebrate the golden jubilee of the wedding of Mr and Mrs A. E. Gibson. The nail had been artistically decorated with flags, gold tinsel, golden dahlias, chrysanthemums, golden gleam and maidenhair fern, whilst in the centre of it all hung a golden bell all arranged under the capable supervision of Mr J. Niven A two-tier cake decorated with goldcoloured icing, flowers, ribbon and lettering was outstanding on one of the tables, suitably set for the occasion. After the singing of the National Anthem Mr Brookmaq, filling the roll of chairman, made suitable remarks. Grace was said by the Rev. Canon Small. , The toast of the evening, "Mr and Mrs Gibson—Their Jubilee,” was proposed by Mr Brookman, other speakers being Mr P. Neilson, M.P., and Mrs MTntyre (the only other representative of the company at the wedding on February 12, 1887. Greetings from the members of the different clubs and bodies to which Mr and Mrs. Gibson belong were conveyed to them by the Rev. W. W. MacArthur (Douglas Credit Social Club), Mrs Brookman (Women’s Institute) Mr Free (Ratepayers’ Association), Mr Riddell (Card Club). Mr Rowlands (Boating Club), Mr Yates (Regatta Committee) and Mr Blair (School). Mr and Mrs Gibson replied. The presence of a great number of the young folk of the district brought musicians _ into prominence and during the remaining hours of the evening dancing was enMrs Gibson were the recipients of many presents and congratulatory messages. The residents took the opportunity of showing the guests of honour a little of the esteem In which they were held, and Miss Sylvia Vivian (on behalf of the young folk), in a charming little speech, presented a handsome camping outfit. Mr W. Brookman handed them a cheque from the older residents. Although greatly taken by surprise, the recipients suitably responded. A very tiny tot (Anne Gibson) handed a floral basket of Golden Gleam nasturtium and maidenhair fern to Mrs Gibson and a dainty buttonhole of golden hue to Mr Gibson. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs MacFarlane, Miss Blanche Macandrew acting as accompanist. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne ” and musical honours for the happy couple brought a memorable evening to a close. Mrs Gibson was dressed in a handsome gown of golden shot panne velvet relieved with primrose, and carried a bouquet of golden roses. Mrs W. Gibson wore black panne velvet and a white fur coat; Mesdames M Intyre, frock of black velvet and ermine cape; MacArthur, navy ensemble; Small, black suit; Robinson (Palmerston North), silk Parisian crepe; Macdonald, black panne velvet, sage green shoulder cape of satin beaute; Dawson (Wellington), blue floral georgette; W. Riddell, black lace; A. Campbell, white georgette and las*, with cherry coatee; Carroll, red and white georgette: MacFarlane, maroon georgette and fawn lace; Budd, black silk and georgette; C. Hook, black crepe relieved with cherry and white; J. Brown, floral georgette with black velvet coat; R. Blair, rust satin beaute: Anderson, blue figured marocain; W. Brookman, black tulip panne velvet; Shepperd, black georgette and lace; W. A. Henderson, green and fawn tunic Wall, floral Parisian crepe trimmed with red georgette- P. Neilson, fawn cobweb lace and georgette: Henderson, black charmeuse; Deuchrass, navy silk Parisian crepe; Bills, brown satin and lace; J. Niven, black tulip lace; R. Tyne, floral georgette; S. East, floral silk voile; A. Howie, black and white gown; Bertenshaw, floral georgette: C. Free chic navy and white ensemble; W. BSrkman, blue georgette and lace, W. B. Robinson, fig Parisian crepe; Churchill, black velvet; A. Tuckey, black velvet relieved with white; A. Smith, black georgette and lace; R. Blair, jun., lemon crepe ninon; N. Waugh dainty pink and blue floral georgette, blue sash; D. S. Whitburn, model black frock with cerise trimmings and girdle; F. Hmkley, b ack wool crepe trimmed with fawn: W. l. Rowlands, black georgette and lace; S. MacDougall, black silk and lace; Marsh, black silk and lavender georgette; Hobson, brown satin with touches of pink; Bayley, navy blue marocain; Mitchell, figured marocain; R. Kellas, black lace; A. E. Hellyer, black and gold tunic suit, gold sandals: A. Challis, gown of midnight, blue charmaine with silver trimmings, girdle, and slippers; C. Black, cherry and black silk; Marrett, black georgette and lace; G, Bewley, navy ensemble; E. Yates, floral silk Parisian crepe; and C Dhyrberg, navy and white tailored suit. . , , Misses S. Vivian, brown and fawn georgette with shoes to tone; R. Vivian, apricot taffeta; D. Brown, dark green satin beaute with fur trimmings to tone; B. Riddell, black and green tunic suit; K. Robinson, apricot satin beaute; N. Dickinson, green georgette and beige lace; F. Bayley, pink georgette; H Percy, pink figured voile; D. Bayley, floral silk; M. Marrett, floral georgette: F, Marrett, flame georgette with silver trimmings and slippers; M. Scott, apricot crepe, black velvet sash; M. Dow, pink voile; M. Taylor, beige lace; J. Churchill, blue tunic suit; R. Hook, pink voile; N. Busby, black panne velvet and silver sandals: M. Busby, pink crepe; M. Niven, figured Parisian crepe; B. Macandrew, floral organdie; J. Macandrew, bottle green taffeta: E. Brown, pink taffeta. Messrs E. A. Gibson, Canon Small, Messrs MacArthur, Gibson (2), Macdonald, Dawson, Robinson, Riddell, Campbell, MacFarlane, Budd, Hook (2), Anderson, Brookman, Kellas (45, Shepperd, Henderson, Wall, Neilson, Deuchrass, Niven, Tyrie, Bertenshaw, East, Free, Barkman, Waugh, Whitburn Hinkley, Rowlands, MacDougall, Hobson, Hellyer, Challis, Bewley, Swete, Yates, Grindley, Marrett, Scott (2), Woodhouse, Percy, Taylor, Blackie, Brown, Blair, and Dackers.