MAINLY FOR WOMEN

Waikato Independent, Volume XLIV, Issue 108, 1 October 1947, Page 6

MAINLY FOR WOMEN

WEDDING SAUNDERS BONE The wedding of Elizabeth Colman Bone, daughter of Mrs W. C. Wallace, of Fencourt, Cambridge, to Frederick Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs W. F. Saunders, of Bruntwood, took place recently at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. The decorations in the church were japonica and irises in a cyclamen and blue colour scheme and white satin bows decorated the pews. The officiating Minister was The Rev. Colin MacKenzie, and the organist was Mr S. B. Dunn. The bride, who was given away by her stepfather, Mr W. C. Wallace, wore a lovely gown of parchment slipper satin. Made with a fully flarred skirt falling in a long train, which was trimmed with sprigs of orange blossom. The bodice featured a diamond shaped panel in front, the sides being niched to this to form a v-neck-line, and a draped basque to a low waistline, finished with a long flat bow at the back. Her veil of silk net was embroidered with lover's knots and caught to her head with a coronet of waxed lillies and orange blossom and fell to form a second train. She carried a shower bouquet of cream hyacinths and cyclamens. The bridesmaids, Miss Margaret. Wallace, sister of the bride, and Miss Agnes' Ray, of Te Awamutu, wore similar, frocks of harebell blue marquisette over blue slipper satin. The skirts were fashioned in Maypole style, with large bows of darker blue velvet ribbon at the kneeline, matching the smaller bows which trimmed the skirts. The bodices were fitting with Sweetheart necklfoes and cap sleeves gathered across the shoulder forming a charming effect. Their mittens were of .blue marquisette and they wore Juliet caps of | cyclamen and blue flowers fastened with blue tulle. Their bouquets were cyclamen, stocks and hyacinths. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Eric Turner, the groomsman being Mr Tcm McLennan. The ushers were Mr lan Wallace, Mr F. Ray and Mr L. Turner. After the ceremony the reception ( was held in the Parish Hall which was decorated beautifully with rhododendrum, stocks and violets and an arch of flowers was arranged behind the bridal table. * Mrs Wallace received the guests wearing a suit of moss green and tan herring-bone weave, wool, tan hat and shoulder spray to tone. Assisting her was Mrs W. Saunders, who was in a black ensemble worn with a smart black hat and fur coat. Her shoulder spray was of scarlet flowers. For travelling the bride chose a suit of powder blue lamb's wool, her hat being to tone and trimmed with brown and orange leaves, and worn with brown accessories.

(By "Carolyn")

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

THE KARAPTRO BRANCH The September meeting of the Karapiro Women's Institute was held in the local hall recently. In the absence of the President, Mrs Higgins, the vice-president, Mrs C. Fletcher, presided and extended a warm welcome to a good attendance of members and friends. The meeting opened with "Comrades and Friends," the creed and the "Peace Prayer." The thought for the month was read from "Home and Country." Two new members were welcomed to the institute. A letter of thanks was read from our link in Cornwall for a parcel of soap received. Three more parcels of, biscuits and foodstuffs have been sent and Mrs Keeley has kindly consented to make a Christmas cake, also to be sent to our link. The fruit was donated by members. Final arrangements were made in connection with the group meeting to be held in October. Mrs Finn gave a very interesting travel talk on "A trip to New Plymouth and Mount Egmont." She was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and Mrs C. Fletcher presented her with a sheaf of spring flowers. The roll call, "A spring cleaning hint," was very well answered. An amusing competition arranged by Mrs Fletcher was won by Mrs Boutcher. Suggestions were asked to complete the year's programme. The competitions resulted as follows: Single bloom, Mrs Dyson 1, Mrs Boutcher 2, Mrs Thomas and Miss Mitchell 3; pikelets, Mrs J. Bell 1; Mrs Dyson 2, Mrs Robinson 3; spring bulbs, Mrs Fletcher 1, Mrs Boutcher and Mrs Dyson, equal 2; fancy work, Mrs Swayne 1, Mrs McCorkindale 2, Mrs J. Bell 3. A very enjoyable lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs Ray and Mrs Malcolm. Mrs Fletcher read a beautiful poem, entitled "A Good Motto," written by John Wesley. The meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem. TEMPERANCE ACTIVITY The Annual Convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (South Auckland District) was held recently at Tauranga. There were many delegates who came from Hamilton, Fencourt, Cambridge, Te Kuiti, Opotiki, Thames, Ohinemutu, Rotorua and Te Awamutu. A reception was given to delegates on the preceding evening. Among those present being Miss Kirk, Dominion President, the Mayor of Tauranga (Mr Wilkinson), and Mi*. Geo. Dash (Waimate). Mrs F. N. Christian officiated. Election of officers for South Auckland resulted: President, Miss A. McLay (Rotorua) vice-president, Mrs F. N. Christian (Tauranga); life vicepresident, Mrs Stephenson Craig (Hamilton); hon. secretary, Mrs A. L. Lewis (Cambridge); treasurer; Mrs J. Clark (Matangi); letter writer to convention, Miss L. Clark.