WEDDINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 244, 15 October 1932, Page 12

WEDDINGS

i BUSING—NEAL. The Methodist Church, Patea, was ike scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, September 28, when Ivy Gertrude Neal, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neal, Main South Boa I, Patea, was married to Claude V. Busing, youngest son of Mrs. Busing and the late Mr. W. F. Busing, of Hawera. The church had tceu decorated far the occasion with spring blossoms. The Rev. J. Common officiated at the service and Miss A. Boagrey played th# wedding music. The bride wore a charming frock of white satin, fully flared from the hips and with large bow forming a small train. The bodice was close fitting with long tight fitting sleeves. Her beautifully embroidered veil was caught to the head with a circlet of orange blossoms. She carried an arm spray of hyacinths, lilies and carnations. Miss V. Neal, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and wore an ankle-length frock of powder blue crepe de chine with matching coatee, blue hat and shoes. Her bouquet was composed of blue hyacinths, carnations and freesias. Mr. M. Foster, of Kaponga, was the best man. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by Miss H. Papps (a school chum of the bride). A reception followed at the residence of the bride’s parents, where about 40 guests were entertained. The wedding repast was set in a marquee on the lawn, the beautifwlly iced square wedding cake centering the decorated table over which hung a lovely wedding bell, kindly lent by Mr. G. Amon, of Alton. All the customary toasts were honoured. Mrs. Neal, the bride’s mother, was wearing a navy-blue hand-embroidered frock with fox fur and blue model hat and she held a bouquet of violets and freesias. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in wine panne velvet and black model hat and her bouquet was of freesias and violets.

The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of useful and handsome presents. When Mr. and Mrs. Busing left by car for a tour of the North Island, the bride wore a frock of saxe blue panne velvet with touches of orange, and a Racello straw kat to match.

WESTMERE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The Westmere Women’s Institute will hold its meeting on Tuesday next, October 18, when a talk will be given on first aid. Members are reminded to bring their donations towards the gift ■box for the Porirua Mental Hospital. LOCKYER—SHAW. A very pretty wedding 'was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Mangaweka, on Wednesday, October 12, when Frances Joan, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Shaw, of “Mt. Huia,” Mangaweka, was married to (Douglas Max, third son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lockyer, Palmerston North, The Rev. P. M. Murray officiated. The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs. Murray. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a graceful fully-flared, ankle length ivorv satin frock with cowl collar and sa=K lined with pale blue. Her veil was of embroidered tulle with orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies.

The bridesmaids were Miss Joyce Jury and Miss Gretchen Dassler, who were Solway School mates of the bride. The bridesmaids dresses wore alike in blue floral fleurita with salmon-pink trimmings and blue felt hats with shoes and stockings to tone. Both carried posies of lemon polyanthus r” 4 maidenhair fern made by Mrs. C. Bartlett, of Ohingaiti. Mr. Noel Saywell acted as best man. while -Mr. Ray Moess was groomsman. The bride’s mother wore a navy blue flecked twood frock and black hat and carried bouquet of mauve and red anemones. Th 0 bridegroom’s mother was unavoidably absent. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Mt. Huia, ’ Mangaweka. The bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaids were necklaces n* paua shell in new design. The table cloth on the bride’s table was a souvenir of the Armenian War. kindly lent by Mrs. Byrne, of Mangaweka. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and handsome gifts including many cheques. The bride’s going-awav dress was a green flecked tweed frock, relieved with ivory satin and a green felt hat. After the reception the happy couple left by motor for the south. W.C.T.U. The annual “Par up” social of the Wanganui East Women’s Christian Temperance Union, was held at St. Alban’s Hall on Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. Duxfiehl nresided and alsc led the devotions. There was a verv good attendance of members and visitors. After the mifiutes had been read and received, corresnondenep wn«. read and received from Mrs. Birdsall and Miss Powell. Mrs. Ogier two new members on the Cradle Roll. It was decided that six conies of the White Ribbon be obtained fo r frep distribution. and two new subscribers were added to the list. Tn answer to an appeal from the offi cars of “Willard Home’* a pared of clothing is to he forwarded. The president gave a very hearty welcome to Mrs. Cummings, president of the Levin W.C.T.TT. and she suitably responded. A programme of song and music was then rendered. "Miss Androv Shute gave two pianoforte solos and the Misses Gill sang in a duet. The T’.eet ing was closed with the benediction. Afternoon tea and a social half-hour were enjoyed by all. HIKING KIT Girls rush to hike partly, I think, be cause they can wear shorts! Unfortunately these are only too often lent by Brother Bill and bulge about all over so that girls get a reputation for not looking nice in trousers. Shorts must be made to fit you Just as much as any tailor-made. Girls hiking for the first time seldom bother to take two pairs of shoes —do

have pity on your feet! A change of shoes rests them, saves corns and blisters, and enables you to do extra mileage. Shoes that are trusty and tried old friends are best. Silk shirts are cool in the heat and also (inside a woolly) warm when it is cold so they are preferable to cotton. One change of clothes anyhow should always be taken in case you get wot, even if you are only going for a day or two. Shoulder pads uner your haversack straps will save you sore shoulders. To economise in weight, a coat need not be taken if you include, instead, a woolly sports jumper and a feather weight mack.—Norah Burke.