WAVERLEY.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19347, 30 June 1925, Page 3

WAVERLEY.

EGAIONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB (From Our Own Correspondent) A “meet” of the above club was held at Mr E. Parsons ’ homestead, Waitotara, on Saturday, June 27. The hounds threw off near Mr Parsons’ house, “Puss” was hard to find, but eventually one was roused up and a good run was registered, but “Puss” eluded his pursuers by taking shelter in a boxthorn hedge. Soon another was put up on Mr C. Handley’s place, when one of the best runs seen for years took place, the horses jumping remarkably well, wire fence after wire fence being taken for fully an hour till “Puss” evenutally took to a lake and swam across, thus depriving the hounds of their well earned “kill.” At this stage darkness was falling and a return was made to Mr Parsons’ house, where the followers were most hospitably entertained by Mr and Airs Parsons.

Doctor Simmonds, master, thanked Mr and Mrs Parsons, also their neighbours, Messrs C. Handley, Ivan Johnston, G. V. Pearce and Antis, for allowing them to hunt over their properties.

Air Parsons, in reply, said it gave them great pleasure to have the huntsmen there. In commenting on the splendid jumping witnessed that day, Mr Parsons said it was particularly pleasing to see that the breeding of horses was still keeping up to a very high standard. The weather was wet, but a most enjoyable day was spent, only one empty saddle being seen during the afternoon. This, considering the fastness of the run, and the obstacles contended with, was a very creditable performance. Some of those seen out were: —Dr Simmonds, on Barham; Miss Gibson, on Grey Dawn; Aliss Beasley, on Ncfiche; D. Lupton, deputy master, on Frostymorn; S. McCrae, on Gilgai; 8. David son, on Silver; E. Davidson, on Manchineel; R. Watkins, on Alaranoa; G. Watkins, on Somcfire; J. Sheehan, on Wallace; G. G. Smith, on Valetta; D. McCarthy, on Seaview; Al. Conway, on Hindi; T. Wilson, on Delage; J. Hawken, on Lord Lupin; T. O’Connell, on Blackboy; T. Lupton, on Kafour; Huntsman Miles, on Waitiaka. Also:—Mr G. G. Russell and Miss Russell. Motor parties: Mr W. R. S. Brewer and party, Air W. H. Watkins, Mr J. E. Palmer, and Mr McFarlane (secretary). WEDDING A very pretty wedding of local interest was’solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on June 23 by the Rev. E. J. Dabourne, when Elsie Mary, only daughter of Air and Mrs G. H. Southcombe, of Waverley, was married to William .lames, second son of Air and Airs 11. Pepper, of Waverley.

The cliurch was beautifully decorated for the occasion with greenery and flowers and a large white bell, by the members of the Bible Class and girl friends of the bride. Mr W. J. W. Muir presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in a frock of white satin marocain, cut on straight lines, with ostrich feather trimming. Her handsome embroidered veil was arranged in coronet style, and held in place w’ith orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of choice white flowers and streamers. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss C. Mathieson (chief) and Aliss U. Southcombe (cousin of the bride).-The former w'ore a frock of helio embossed crepc-dc-chine with pearl trimming, the latter, apple green satin crepeoline. Both wore wreaths of silver leaves in their hair and long tulle veils to match tneir frocks. They carried shower bouquets and streamers, and wore pearl necklets, the gift of the bridegroom. The bouquets, which were greatly admired, were the gift of the bride’s cousin, Miss Alay Southcombe. The bridegroom was attended by Air Hugh McDonald as best man and Mr R. AlcMillan.

After the ceremony, the reception was held in the Waverley Town Hall, where Airs C. H. Southcmobe, attired in nigger brown frock, with hat to match, received her guests. Mrs H. Pepper (mother of the bridegroom) wore a frock of cinnamon brown. After the reception the happy couple left by car, the bride wearing a mole cloth frock, w’ith hat to tone.

WAVERLEY - WAITOTARA SHEEP DOG TRIAL CLUB ANNUAL DANCE A very successful and enjoyable dance under the auspices of the above club was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, 26th inst. The weather was all that could be desired and a large number of people attended. The ladies, who are famed for their splendid suppers, provided one which was no exception to the general rule. The hall and supper tables were tastefully and artistically decorated, the scheme being a winter scene, carried out in snowflakes suspended from the ceiling, with a snowball as a centrepiece. Alany coloured balloons were •used, making a very pretty scene. Quite a number of Territorials, who are at present in training at the racecourse, were present, and for whom the committee put on special dance numbers. The music for the dance was provided by Butler’s Orchestra, of Hawera.

The committee wish specially to thank the ladies of the R.S.A. committee and many other willing helpers who did so much towards making the dance a success. A feature of the evening was the pretty and varied coloured dresses, some of which were: Mrs S. Brewer, old rose taffeta; Mrs Dr Simmonds, flame and gold tissue; Airs S. Aiken, black lace; Mrs H. Williams (Wanganui), white and silver; Airs E. Symes, black satin; Mrs Jewell, black with gold; Mrs Rankin, black and silver; Airs Chas. Johnston, black panne velvet; Mrs Freeme, black satin marocain; Mrs W. Morrison, pale helio satin; Mrs Boyd, flame chiffon velvet; Mrs-Fred Norton, emerald green satin; Mrs Masters, black satin; Airs J. Pearce, blue marocain; Airs H. Heginbotham, gold marocain; Airs Sherborne, peacock blue satin; Airs Thomason, shot rose taffeta; Airs Torpy, black velvet. Aliss Cleary, vieux rose, sequin overdress; Aliss Grove, green marocain; Miss K. Alathieson, electric blue satin* Aliss N. Afathieson, helio brocade; Ajj® C. Hopkinson. flesh georgette; Hopkinson, black velvet Southcombe, black Alexander, black At cLa ren, he 1 i rows, fl am e mo r < ■. I P a r Misfl

D. Davis primrose; Aliss Adlam, rose pink satin; Aliss Ruscoc (Wanganui), red marocain; Aliss Burke (Wanganui), tangerine velvet; Aliss Hopkirk, helio marocain; Aliss E. Watkins, pink satin; Aliss G. Beer, green marocain; Aliss Fitzgibbon, gold crepe satin; Aliss Rene Howie, tangerine velvet; Aliss Rita Howie, rose pink velvet; Aliss R. Honeyfield, pale blue satin; Aliss Warwick, apple green satin marocain; Miss Mitchell, helio silk, radium lace. The chaperones were: Mesdames R. Brewer, Alathieson, D. Taylor, AlcFarlane, Hopkinson, Beer, 8. Irving, J. Pepper, D. Walker, W. Johnston, Fitzgibbon, Bradmore, Spratt, Brown (Wellington), C. Christensen. Aliss Brewer.