CHRISTCHURCH NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18492, 6 February 1930, Page 8

CHRISTCHURCH NEWS

IN AND ABOUT THE CITY. (Special to the “Herald.”) CHRISTCHURCH, February 5. The League Dispute. The dispute that has arisen between officials of the Canterbury Rugby League and the trustees of Monica Park will be discussed at a special meeting of the executive of the League. The meeting is being called at the request of th president of the RugbyLeague (Dr Thacker), in response to a letter received by him from a meeting of players held on January 23rd, when a motion was passed calling on the chairman, secretary and treasurer of the League to resign. Flying High. Miss Bennett's altitude record at Blenheim was discussed by airmen at Wigram Aerodrome to-day. “This will certainly be a record for New Zealand,” said Flight-Lieutenant H. P. Burrell. “If it is correct, it is a very fine performance. A height of 16,080 feet has been reached often, and for that matter, we frequently go to 15.000 feet on photography jobs. Miss Bennett’s machine must have been in exceptionally fine trim. Major and Mrs De Havelind have gone as high as 21,000 feet, which must be a world's record. Miss Bennett’s attempt is not a world’s record, but it will certainly be a long time before it is beaten by a lady pilot. It is surprising that she did not require oxygen at that height. The record could easily be beaten by other types of machines. “It is a pity that the message does not mention if a barograph was carried on the machine,” said FlightLieutenant Mercer, the Aero Club’s instructor. “It is a very good effort in any case, but the record may not be officially recognised unless the machine carried that equipment.” Fish-Norris Wedding. St. Barnabas Church, Fendalton, beautifully decorated with pink and blue hydrangeas and maple foliage by friends of the bride, was the scene of a pretty wedding to-day, when Mary Beadon (Betty), only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. B. Norris, Fendaltoh, was married to Robert Percy, only son of Mr and Mrs F. H. Fish, Geraldine, a great grandson of the late Bishop Harper. The Rev. Mr Redgrave performed 'the ceremony, and Mr O’Donel-Davis 1 officiated at the organ. The bride, who I entered the church on the arm of her ! father, wore a charming gown of ivory j faille. A tight-fitting bodice was cut j at the neck to a small V in front, which deepened at the back, having revers and finishing with a large bow which reached to the waist line. The sleeves were tight-fitting, and fell over her hands. The hem-line of the ; flared skirt dipped gradually from the ! front to the back, where it reached her i ankles. At the waist a quaint effect ! had been achieved by a circular flared frill which gave an early Victorian note to the gown. A handmade veil of net and needlerun lace fell in soft folds below the hem of the frock to form a train, and was caught in close to the head with a coronet of pearls and diamante. A small cluster of organge blossoms depending from one side. Her only ornament was a handsome necklace of Italian silver (a wedding gift), which is nearly 100 years old. She carried a sheaf of white lilies and roses. The bride was attended by Miss Francis Fish, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Mary Hogg. Both wore sleeveless frocks of apple green lace. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Pat Jennings, with Mr Geo. Armitage as groomsman.