The Social Round

Southland Times, Issue 24027, 18 January 1940, Page 9

The Social Round

The lady editor will be pleased to receive for publication in “The Social Hound” each day items of social or personal news. Such items should be sent in promptly and should be fully authenticated. Engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, ar of interest to women.

The engagement is announced of Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Darnill, Prince street, Winton, and Allan Walker, second son of Mr and Mrs E. S. Smart, Clyde road, Riccarton, Christchurch.

Miss M. Wilkie, Christchurch, is staying with her sister, Mrs James Haigest, Rakauhauka.

Miss Cathleen McCracken, Bay of Plenty, is the guest of Mrs J. Pigou, Albert street.

Mr and Mrs S. M. Macalister, Misses Molly and Jean Macalister, Dalrymple street, and their guest Miss Betty Spencer, arrived home last evening after spending the holidays at Te Anau. Miss X. Giller, who has been visiting relations in Southland, will return to Oamaru on Saturday. She will be accompanied by her sister, Mrs J. R. Sutton, Eamslaw street.

WEDDINGS

SCOTT—CAIN

The marriage was solemnized at North Invercargill Baptist Church on December 23 of Margaret Annie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. H. Cain, Wangaloa, Kaitangata, to Andrew Douglas, eldest son of Mrs J. D. Scott, Herbert street, Invercargill, and the late Mr Scott. The Rev. T. R. Page performed the ceremony and Mrs J. Robertson played the organ. The church was decorated with white and lavender Canterbury bells by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr W. Davidson, wore a gown of cream satin beaute cut on slimfitting lines. The rucked bodice had a heart-shaped neckline finished with orange blossom, and tiny buttons trimmed the back. The frock featured twin bands of trellis from the shoulder to the scalloped hem of the circular train. Bands of trellis and shoulder and cuff rucking formed the Bishop sleeves. Her embroidered veil was held in place by a halo of bride’s blossom, and she carried a spray of arum lilies and maidenhair fern. Mrs Kingston-Smith was matron of honour. She wore a Victorian frock of cyclamen water-marked taffetas. The heart-shaped neckline and full sleeves were trimmed with fans of pleating and bows, and buttons fastened the back. The full skirt was finished with a deep frill and tiny violet bows, and a violet sash and bow with long ends defined the waist. She wore a halo of pink and cyclamen flowers with velvet leaves and carried a bouquet of pink roses, shaded sweet-peas and maidenhair fern, tied with a pink ribbon. Mr Clem Scott, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and Mr Reid Gerrard was groomsman. The reception was held at the Brown Owl, where the guests were received by Mrs Davidson, aunt of the bride and Mrs Scott. The former wore a navy floral frock and swing back coat, with a navy straw hat trimmed with autumn flowers. Here shoulder spray was of cream roses. Mrs Scott wore a navy floral frock with an edge-to-edge coat to match and a navy felt hat. She also wore a spray of cream roses. For travelling the bride wore a navy pin-striped costume with a white blouse, stitched felt hat and navy accessories. She carried a navy tailored coat. ... Mr and Mrs Scott will live in Catherine street, North Invercargill. Before her marriage, the bride was entertained at a kitchen evening by Mrs Kingston-Smith and Miss Elsie Milburn. GRAHAM—DAVIS A wedding of football as well as social interest took place in Invercargill recently between Phyllis Helen, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. Davis, McMaster street, Invercargill, and Guy Hornsey, younger son of Mr and Mrs H. Graham, Lumsden. The wedding was solemnized at St. John s Church, the Ven. Archdeacon J. A. Lush performing the ceremony and the organist was Mr Charles .Martin. The church was decorated with blue delphiniums and pink roses by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple gown of ivory satin. The bodice was made with a high rounded neckline, trimmed with small satin buttons and loops from neck to waistline. A godet in the front lent fullness to the skirt, while the back fell in graceful folds to form a fish tail train, which was trimmed with a narrow band of knife pleating. The sleeves were pleated to give a full effect, the only trimming being a row of buttons to the narrow pointed cuff. Her fine tulle veil was appliqued in satin roses, which was worn over her face and fell from a coronet of orange blossom to form a second train. She carried a sheaf of Lily Philapinese and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Graham, sister of the bridegroom, Miss June Davis and Miss Shirley Belsham. They wore frocks of powder blue crepon sheer. The bodices were shirred and tiny loops and buttons trimmed the back, and the full skirts were made with three bands of pin tucking, which were trimmed with tiny pink bows. The chief bridesmaid wore a pale pink picture hat relieved with a blue velvet band, while the two younger bridesmaids wore juliet caps of pink net covered with blue forget-me-nots. They all carried sheaves of blue delphiniums. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by her little niece, Margaret Davis. The best man was Mr L. Naylor, of Dunedin, another well-known footballer. The ushers were Mr R. Davis and Mr S. Owen. The reception was held at Elmwood Gardens, the guests being received by Mrs H. J. Davis. She wore a navy ensemble patterned in bright flowers, a fur and navy accessories, and shoulder spray of cyclamen and blue flowers. She was assisted by Mrs H. Graham, who wore a black ensemble relieved with white and black accessories. Her shoulder spray was of cream roses. For travelling the bride wore a model frock of wisteria marocain, which was sun-ray gored, and a blue coat with matching accessorie.. Before her marriage the bride was entertained at several afternoons. Her hostesses were Miss K. Graham, Mrs Biggs and Miss E. Whelan. Mr and Mrs Graham’s future home will be in Invercargill. McEWAN-BROWN A wedding of widespread interest took place at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, on Saturday, December 16, when Isabel Elizabeth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Brown, Papatotara, and formerly of Otautau, was married to George Alexander, younger son of Mr A. McEwan, Papatotara, and the late Mrs McEwan. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Gardiner, while Mrs A. E. H. Bath played the organ.

The church was decorated with cream roses and blue delphiniums. The bride, who entered the church with her father, was attired in a gown of cream silk lace over satin. The bodice, which was shirred at the front and trimmed with a row of tiny buttons at the back, featured a heart-shaped neckline, finished in front with a spray of orange blossom. Long, fitting sleeves, which were shirred on the shoulders, came to a peak over the hands and were

finished with a row of buttons, while the full skirt fell in graceful folds to form a long circular train which was shirred and held in place with a spray of orange blossom. Her fine, tulle veil, lent by a friend, fell from a coronet of orange blossom to form a second train. A crystal necklace, cream satin embossed shoes, and a shower bouquet of cream roses, cream sweet peas, and maidenhair fern, finished with cream and silver ribbon, completed her ensemble.

The bridesmaids, Misses Isabel Robertson and Olive Smith, cousins of the bride, wore twin frocks of delphinium blue silk lace over satin, cut on similar lines to that of the bride. Their frocks were trimmed at the neckline with blue and lemon flowers and silver leaves which matched their haloes of the same flowers and leaves. They each wore a crystal necklace, silver shoes and carried a bouquet of lemon roses, blue delphiniums and fem, finished with silver ribbon. Also in attendance were two flower girls, Winifred Keast, cousin of the bride, and Joyce Brown, niece of the bridegroom. They /ore long Victorian frocks of lemon hailstone net over satin, finished at the waistline with two rows of satin ribbon. Their top-knots of blue flowers and silver leaves matched the sprays at the neckline of their frocks. They each wore silver shoes and carried posies similar to the bouquets of the bridesmaids. Mr P. G. McLauchlan, cousin of the bride, was best man, while the groomsman was Mr R. Baker. Messrs E. J. McLauchlan and J. O. Cameron were ushers.

On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver horse shoe by Douglas Couchman. After the ceremony, the guests adjourned to Elmwood Garden, where they were received by Mrs Brown, the bride’s mother. She wore a navy and white floral frock under a navy edge to edge coat, and accessories to match. Her shoulder spray was of cream sweet peas and blue delphiniums. She was assisted by Miss McEwan, aunt of the bridegroom, who wore a navy ensemble, navy hat and accessories, and a shoulder spray of lemon rose buds and fem. When Mr and Mrs George McEwan left by car on a caravan tour through Central Otago, the bride wore a saxe blue angora tweed suit with accessories to tone.

Mr and Mrs McEwan’s future home will be in Catherine street, Invercargill. Before her marriage, both the bride and the bridegroom were entertained at a gift evening in the Papatotara Hall.

Miss Dulcie Lees, of Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs R. Thompson, Swinton street. Miss Margaret Lush, Don street, is staying with Mrs J. L. Hazlett, Gretna Green.

Mrs Vivian Butava, “Redwoods,” Rakauhauka, who has been the guest of Mrs H. Ross, “Bumside,” Dipton, has returned home.

Mr and Mrs W. D. Napier, Waimate, are staying with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs D. H. Napier, Louisa street.

Miss June Moffett, Dee street, will leave on Tuesday for a three weeks holiday in Wellington and Napier, where she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs A. V. Osmond. Girls in Turkish schools and universities have been told that they must not try to imitate film stars. The heads of schools have been asked to see that their pupils do not wave or dye their hair; use lipstick, powder, or face cream; or wear jewellery or silk stockings. The committee of the Southland Travel Club entertained a number of visitors to Invercargill yesterday afternoon in H and J. Smith’s tea rooms. The president, Mr A. W. Jones, welcomed the following visitors: Mrs V. L. Pritchard (Dunedin), Mrs L. L. Mitchell (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs G. H. Chapman (Hokitika), Mrs E. MacEwan (Auckland), Mrs J. G. Perry (Waimate), Mrs F. H. King (Nelson), Miss C. Ross (Dunedin) and Mrs E. J. Patton (New Plymouth). Flowers were presented to the women guests, and several of the visitors spoke in reply to Mr Jones’s welcome.

COUNTRY. NEWS

OTAUTAU Miss M. McConachie, Invercargill, spent the week-end with Mrs A. McKenzie, Glenbum. . Miss Gwen Drayton, Christchurch, is the guest of Miss R. J. Campbell, Main street. Miss Bella Miller, who has been the guest of the Misses Scatter and Mrs L. J. Chilton, returned to Dunedin on Tuesday. Mrs R. Brown has been spending a few days in Invercargill as the guest of Mrs Harvey. Mrs A. D. Brash is spending a holiday at Pine Bush. , , Mr and Mrs E. Matheson, Mrs J. Kirk and Mr D. Matheson, motored to Central

Otago during the week-end and visited Omakau, Roxburgh, Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, Matakanui and Queenstown. Miss Dorothy Bell, Dunedin, is the guest of Miss M. Smart. Mrs A. H. Lindsay and her family are on holiday at The Rocks. Mrs A. P. Harrington spent a few days with Mr and Mrs H. Hall, Invercargill, last week. Miss Joan Rowland, Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs W. F. Owen. Misses Beale and Woods, Oreti, are the guests of Mrs A. A. Wyeth. BALFOUR

Miss M. Penman, Invercargill, has been spending a holiday with Miss N. Stevens, Glenure. Miss N. King, Cromwell, has been the guest of Miss H. Stevens, Glenure.