WEDDINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 150, 27 June 1931, Page 2

WEDDINGS

BL ACKLER—GIBSON. A wedding of much interest to Marton residents was celebrated on June 3 at St. Stephen’s Church, Marton, the contracting parties being lleeii Francis, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bladder, and Desmond Maxwell, second son of Air Thomas Gibson, of Motueka, Nelson. The Rev. B. D. Ashcroft officiated. 'The bride, who entered the church with her father, was charmingly attired in an ankle-length frock of pink satin and silk net. Her long veil of the same shade, which was worn well off the face, was held in place by a circlet of orange-blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and freezing intermingled with maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaids, both nieces of the bride, were Miss Mavis Hammond and Miss Joyce Osborne, who wore frocks of pale green and pale blue crepe-de-ehine respectively, and carried bouquets of autumntinted flowers. All bouquets were presented by Mrs R. T. C. Scott, of Marton. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Nelson Blackler as best, man, whilst. Air James Blackler suitably carried out the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in St. Stephen’s Hall, where Mr and Mrs Blackler received the guests, Airs Blackler wearing an ensemble of sandalwood repp with hat to match. About 70 guests sat down to the breakfast and a lengthy toast-list was carried out with musical honours, the happy couple later leaving for the South, where the honeymoon was spent. For a goingaway frock the bride chose a Lido blue silk jumper suit over which was worn a nigger-brown coat with fur cuffs and collar, and a beretta of the same tone.

FARMERS’ UNION

WOMEN’S DIVISION On every hand one hears the question “ Are you going to conference?” “What do you think of this remit or that?” There’s a lot of work to be done. The finance committee are very pleased with the state of the exchequer. The schedule for the provincial wool campaign -ill b» circulated early next, week. Aliss Cole, hon. sec. to the Provincial Council, is sending copies to branches concerned. Further prizes have been donated for the adult sections, also one from the woollen mills. Mrs Butcher has donated a prize to be given for the best outfit for a baby. All entries will close on August J 4. The delegates to conference will be Airs J. C. Wickham, Mrs R. Lilburn, Aliss Polson, Mrs A. H. McLean (Fordell) and one other, Mrs R. L. Gibson, Mrs J. Marton, Airs Butcher and Mrs Soundy. Miss K. Fraser will visit Wellington to attend the conference. Mrs W. J. Polson has been invited to address the Provincial executive at Auckland. The W.D.F.U. have all arrangements well in hand for the bachelor party-to-day. Activities of Other Branches. The Toko branch of the W.D.F.U. celebrated its aeeo-J birthday recently, when there was a large gathering Airs AL Henderson LManaia) the oldest. member of the Women’s Division in New' Zealand, and mother of Airs T. C. Sutherland, was asked to cut the cake. A useful display of needlework was arranged, and many beautiful pieces of : work created much interest. Some woollen mats beautifully designed and worked on ordinary sacks proved most attractive-looking. Mention was made of the importance of the present “Use Afore Wool” campaign, which is being carried out everywhere. At the Hawcra winter show a special room is being arranged for this wit’ assistance ami contributions from the Government, Wanganui Woollen Afills, Palea Freezing Works and other institutions. Patterns for slippers and for refooting worn stockings were demonstrated and distributed by Mrs Benton. Old socks can be usefully cou- \ cried into (hick, warm slippers by crocheting with three strands of wool ("gether, and the soles made from old felt, or linoleum, or several pieces of old woollen material bound together with black tape. Ono Women’s Division member never buys wool for darning men’s socks, out just unravels the. wool from the old ones. Tho Kaukapakapa branch is doing much work in the cause of the wool exhibition in Wellington. Long s r wing days are being arranged to make garments for the community chest. “Old time,” dancing classes are being held fortnightly. Since its inception on July 8, 1930, when 29 ladies attended to form the Molukarar.t branch of the Womens’ Division, it has mad. rapid strides, the membership now being 64. with an i average attendance of 40 per meeting.

This branch has been most successful in getting good lecturers and demonstrators free of any expense. Afuch has been given to the earthquake sufferers, ami each member provided some garment for those in distress. To the president, Airs George Templeton, much credit is due for the success of tins branch