Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3698, 30 April 1940, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

(By Our social Reporter, J

PERSONAL Mrs H. L. Possenniskie has returned to Otahuliu, after being the guest of Mrs W, R. Garrard, Grey Street. • • • Mrs Harry Wing, of Te Awamutu, who has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs S. Armstrong, of Alpha Street, has returned home. BOWLING CLUB CLOSING FUNCTION HELD Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the closing function of the Cambridge Bowling Club on Saturday, was marred so far as bowling was concerned, but quite a number of the members gathered at the pavilion and enjoyed a game of cards. During the afternoon the president, Mr C. W. Hooker, presented the trophies, and afternoon tea was served 'by ladies. Mr A. J. S. Richardson, senior vice-president, thanked the ladies for their generosity in providing afternoon tea during the season, and feelingly expressed the appreciation of the members of the club for the way in which the ladies assisted in this connection. Among the helpers were: Mesdames C. W. Hooker, A. J. S. Richardson, J. Wallace,'C. A. Finch, W. Halliday, G. D. Gee, A. G. Clow, Chivers, F.' L. Tucker. Misses F. E. Hooker and J. Clow. Mrs C. W. Hooker was presented with a bouquet by Barbara Richardson. Mrs Hooker, in her reply, said that she had the full-hearted support of the ladies, and that her task had been a pleasant one.

Social © Doings, Feminine News ana | Notes.

SATURDAY’S WEDDINGS j SCOTT—BRYCE BRIDE IN MODEL FROCK Flowers and leaves in autumn tonings decorated Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday morning for the marriage of Dorothy Jean, only daughter of Mrs J. A. Bryce, and the late Mr J. A. Bryce, of Victoria Road, Cambridge, and William Kingsford, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. M. Scott, of Maungatautari. The Rev. H. W. Hitchcock officiated, and Mr R. B. Boyce played the wedding music. The bride, who entered the church with Mr lan B. Gow, wore a model frock of green wool crepe with matching velvet toque. She carried a posy of pink and cream flowers. The Bridesmaid A frock of dusky pink flat crepe was, worn by the bridesmaid, Miss Elizabeth Gow. A nut brown toque and a posy of pink shaded flowers completed her ensemble. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr E. Scott, as best man. At the home of the bride’s mother in Victoria Road, where berries and autumn leaves lent bright colourings, a reception was held for the bridal party, and their immediate relatives. Mrs J. A. Bryce received her guests wearing a navy costume with matching accessories, and she carried a posy t>f violets. Mrs J. M. Scott, mother of tHe bridegroom, wore a rust-coloured, suit and hat, and her posy was of aut-umn-tinted flowers. For travelling, the bride chose a beech brown frock with matching hat and green swagger coat.

PORRITT—MEEKING

The marriage was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Church, Hamilton, of Isabel, daughter of Mr and Mrs L. F. Meeking, of Maungatautari, and Graeme, third son of Mr and Mrs H. E. Porritt, of Pukeroro. The Rev. H. G. Gilbert performed the ceremony, and Miss D. Ellis, of Cambridge, played the wedding music. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a picture frock of honey-gold Chantilly lace mounted on taffeta. She wore a picture hat of sisal straw to tone, and carried, a bouquet of dark red roses and carnations. Miss Phyllis Wilkins of Hamilton, attended as bridesmaid in a bottlegreen ring velvet frock. Her frock was fashioned with a vertically ruched bodice .and fully flared skirt. A picture hat of felt to tone was worn, and her bouquet was of. cream roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Harold Porritt as best man. At “Haeata,” the home of A Mr and Mrs G. T. Wilkins, a reception was held. The guests were received by Mrs Meeking, who was wearing a navy blue tailored costume, with a shoulder spray in autumn tonings. Mrs Porritt was in a grey tweed costume with black hat and accessories Later, the bride travelled in a Harris tweed tailored costume with brown velour hat and accessories.

WELLS—TAYLOR

At “Glenfoyle,” Hamilton Road, on Saturday afternoon the marriage of Barbara Innes, eldest daughter of Mr Innes Taylor and the late Mrs Taylor, of “Glenfoyle,” and Mervyn St. John, second son of Mr and Mrs Mervyn Wells, of “Ripley,” Cambridge, quietly took place. The Rev. H. W. Hitchcock officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of air force blue silk boucle, with a smart hat to tone. Her bouquet was of blue delphiniums and abutilons. The bride’s sister, Miss Heather Taylor, attended as bridesmaid. Her frock of rust crepe suede was fashioned with a sunray pleated skirt, and she wore a blue halo hat. Autumn shaded chrysanthemums were in her bouquet.

Mr Ralph Taylor attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home. Mrs H. P. Nelson, aunt of the bride, re-

ceived the guests wearing a black and white ensemble, and a small black hat. She carrier a posy of crimson berries. Mrs Wells, the bridegroom’s mother,, wore a smart black tailored costume, with white crepe de chine blouse and black hat.

MAYSTON—BELL The marriage was celebrated recently at the Presbyterian Church, Clevedon, of Helen Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. D. Bell, of “Hukerewai,” Clevedon, and Charles Henry, elder son of Mr and Mrs C. S. Mayston, of “Maniaroa,” Bruntwood.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of French blue woollen crepe, with navy accessories and she carried a bouquet of deep cream carnations and begonias. The Bridesmaid

The bridesmaid, Miss Florence Bell, wore a cherry light-weight woollen frock with navy accessories. Her .bouquet was of pink toned chrysanthemums and begonias. Mr Martyn Mayston, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.

At the bride’s parents’ home, where the reception was held, Mrs Bell received the guests wearing a raspberry woollen ensemble and black hat. Mrs Mayston was in a dark green frock, and toning hat.

LYCEUM CLUB ROOMS MADE COMFORTABLE The opening of a Lyceum Club in Cambridge has created a considerable amount of interest, both in the town and in the country districts. The rooms were officially opened by Mrs W. H. Parkes, president of the Auckland Club, last week. Prompters of the club have been actively engaged in having necessary alterations made to their club rooms, which are situated in Hors-, croft’s Buildings. Now completed, the club presents an attractive appearance. The committee has made good progress in their decorative scheme and furnishing requirements. Members will now enjoy comfort in the spacious lounge.

- The major portion of the work has been carried out by the committee members, and in view of the necessity for minimising expenditure, they have personally undertaken the work of painting and paper-hanging. Most of the furnishings have been effected by the committee. Cottage weave hangings at the windows blend in with the colour scheme.

The committee have been considerably assisted in the decorative work of the club room by the advice and work of Messrs A. E. Middleton and E. L. Hardy, whose co-

operation and guidance has been much appreciated. A rooms for the use of card players has .also been furnished. Aut-umn-shaded Chenille covers are on the tables. This room had been attractively decorated for opening day with autumn-tinted hydrangeas, zinnias and golden marigolds.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

nOTO-O-RANGI BRANCH MEETS

The April meeting of the Roto-o-rangi Women’s Institute was held in the local hall. Mrs W. Wakefield presided. Mrs Hills was responsible for the following motto: “Today is the harvest of yesterday.” The roll call, “Uses for stale bread,” received interesting responses. Mrs D. Dillon presented a report of the annual conference of the Waikato Federation of Women’s Institutes, which was held in Hamilton. Mrs Hurst was the winner of a “complicated competition” arranged by Mrs L. Duncan. For the best monthly programme submitted, Mrs Hurst was also successful. A debate on the question whether a child should be paid for work done at home, provoked animated discussion.

Mrs L. Duncan has taken over the duties of secretary. The hostesses who provided a delicious afternoon tea were Mrs H. D. Hills, Mrs L. Duncan and Mrs D. Dillon. •

SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

The seventh anniversary of the inception of the Roto-o-rangi Women’s Institute was celebrated recently. Mrs W. Wakefield, who presided, extended a cordial welcome to visitors and members. Competitions arranged by Miss Thelma Sutton were won by Mrs J. Scott and Mrs H. Martin. Miss Sutton also presented the prizes. A competition arranged by Mrs L. Duncan, was won by Mrs H. Martin and Mrs White. Miss Ray was presented with prizes for points, entries and

cooking. Mrs W. Nickle was successful with flowers.

T>vo short sketches, in which Mrs C. Martin, Mrs Dahlberg and Miss Sanderson took part, were much enjoyed. Songs were given' by Mrs Coltman, accompanied by Mrs R. - Muir, and by Miss Gwen Nickle, accompanied by Miss Fay Nickle. A reading was given by Mrs J. Cooper and recitations by Mrs D.- Dillon were enjoyed; An amusing “back to childhood” competition was won by Mrs Perrott. - • Miss Marjorie Cooper (who was married recently) was presented with an electric iron with the best wishes of members. Miss Cooper suitably replied.

The candles on the beautiful birthday cake, which was made by Mrs D. Dillon, were lit by Mrs W. Wakefield. Mrs J. Chapman, president of the Waikato Federation of Women’s Institutes, cut the cake and congratulated the members on the birthday of their Institute. She was presented with a lovely bouquet.

Mrs E. I. Dallinger and Mrs Bear, members of the Waikato Federation of Women’s Institutes executive were also presented with beautiful bouquets. Mrs Dallinger (Maungatautari) and Mrs R. Muir (Fencourt) extended greetings on behalf of their Institutes' and presented Mrs Wakefield with bouquets. The Karapiro Institute was also represented.

BADMINTON BEGINS

The official opening of St. Andrew’s Badminton Club was held recently. The president, the Rev. C. W. Chandler, said he hoped everyone would enjoy a successful season. He then called upon Mrs Chandler, who drove the first shuttle over the net. A delicious supper was served. Among thise present were: Mesdames C- W. Chandler, W. Haworth, Donald Clemow, J. Linsle'y, F. I. Fairbrother, B. Bromwich, Nicholls. The Misses Joan Ross, Amy Haycock, Shirley Amyes, Joan Webber, Betty Middleton, Betty Ross, Marcia Hicks, E. Oddy, Mona Ross, V. Appleby and Betty Wild.