MAINLY FOR WOMEN

Waikato Independent, Volume XLIV, Issue 6097, 3 September 1947, Page 6

MAINLY FOR WOMEN

WEDDING FISHER FAIRBROTHER St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Cambridge, had been decorated with pale pink camellias and cheery blossom, when Nancy, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. I. Fairbrother, was married to Roy Fisher, son of Mr and Mrs R. Fisher, Fukerimu. Canon C. W. Chandler was the officiating Minister and Mr R. B. Boyce presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely trained gown of fine white lace, patterned with true lovers’ knots, set with a small pearl in the centre. The tightfitting bodice was finished at the neckline with a narrow edging of lace, which was also carried out on the three-quarter length sleeves and around the hem of the fully-gather-ed skirt. With this she wore matching mittens. Her full-length veil of hand-embroidered tulle, fell to form a second train, and she carried a shower bouquet .of roses, winter roses, jonquils, and paper whites. Maiding their sister, were the Misses/Beth and Jean Fairbrother. Their full-skirted gowns of pastel pink georgette were fashioned similarly with pin-tucked bodices offset with dainty tatted collars and small self-covered buttons defining the centre backs. Headdresses of pastel pink feathers, fan shaped across the head, were worn, and their bouquets were comprised of shaded spring flowers. '

Mr W. I. Wollams, of Morrinsville was the best man, and Mr G. A. Butt of Auckland, groomsman. Ushers at the church were Messrs J. A. Hicks and R. A. Pearce. During the signing of the register, Miss Barbara Calvert rendered the solo Ave Maria. As the bride left the church she was presented with a floral horse shoe by the bridegroom’s small cousin. For the reception, the Leamington Hall had been artistically decorated with cherry blossom, camelias and with cherry blossom, camellias and hanging baskets of multi-coloured

Mrs Fairbrother received the guests in a smart midnight blue crepe frock, worn under a fur coat, with a shoulder spray of carnations, daphne and maidenhair fern. Assisting her was the bridegroom’s mother, whosfe frock was of tomato-shaded crepe worn with fur coat and relieved with a spray of golden shaded freesias and lily of the valley. When Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher, Jnr. left on their honeymoon, the bride looked very smart in a brown classic suit, with honey gold blouse and brown accessories, and fur muff.

(By “Carolyn”)

ROTO-O-RANGI INSTITUTE MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Roto-6-rangi/Institute was held in the local hall, Mrs A. D. Buckingham presiding. Arrangements for the group meeting to be held in October weic discussed.

Miss Yvonne Perrott read a letter from the link in England, expressing appreciation and thanks for parcels i-eceived.

Many useful hints were culled from the roll call, “Gardening Hints.” Mrs J. S. Reid was responsible for the following motto, “Talk happiness, the world is sad enough without your woes.”

Mrs Buckingham, in introducing Miss Meryl Neeley, snpke of her wonderful record of service overseas and congratulated her on being awarded the M.8.E.. Miss Neely gave a most interesting talk of her experiences overseas and particularly of her work with UNRRA in Albania. She explained the geographical position, the people and their customs and the dreadful devastation caused by the war. Miss Neely exhibited work done by the peasants, also curios. The speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks from an appreciative audience. Members were responsible for donating and collecting over £55 for the benefit of the 0. ft G. Appeal. Competitions Results

The awards in the competitions were as follows : Single bloom, Mrs Jury 1, Mrs Pegg 2, Mrs Brown 3. Vioiets, Mrs Partridge 1, Mrs Dahlberg 2, Mrs Jury 3. Sponge cake, Mrs Reid 1, Miss Y. Perrott 2, Mrs W. Robinson 3. Leeks, Mrs Brown i, Miss V. Duncan 2, Mrs L. Duncan 3. Sewing, Mrs Jury 1, Miss V. Duncan 2, Mrs J. W. Peake 3. The hostesses, who. served a delicious afternoon tea, were Mrs J. Reid and Mrs J. Kelly.

OREPUNGA GARDENING CIRCLE The ladies of the Orepunga gardencircle met for their August meeting at the home of Mrs C. Salt. .This group manifests a keen interest' in gardening matters as was evidenced by the good attendance of members despite the busy season of farm activities. The best bloom competition was won by Mrs C. Salt, who hlds the White Bowl for the next month. The Audrey Wood Plaque event went to Mrs K. Wood for a beautifully arranged table novelty. After completing the month’s business, the members enjoyed afternoon tea, Mrs Salt being hostess for the day.