RANGATAUA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 245, 17 October 1939, Page 10

RANGATAUA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY. SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL AFTERNOON. Thursday. October 12, was a red • i letter day for the Rangataua Women’s ; Institute, when the first birthday was ' celebrated. The function was held in i the Town Hall, which had been tastei fully decorated with masses of spring ! blooms sent by friends from far and i near. A feature of the afternoon was I the exhibition of work done by mem.' ; bers during the year and comprised ! paintings, embroidered articles of all ! kinds, cushions, rugs and many other i works of art. a collection of which : Rangataua Women’s Institute may be i justly proud of when one remembers ’ thuy have only been in existence one ‘ year. The display was admired by r.ll I present. I The meeting opened with the I National Anthem and the Aspirations. | The birthday cake took pride of place I on the centre table and was decorated | with yellow, which is the Rangataua colour and narcissus the “oflicial" I flower. The cake was made and iced !by Mrs. Ellis senr. She was congratulated by members and visit 7 . who sang “For She's a Jolly Good Fellow.” After a dainty afternoon tea had been handed round the president, Mrs. W. Taylor, called on Mrs. Delio.w, Federation member who had come from Utiku to attend, to cut the cake. Mrs. Transom (secretary of the Utiku W.1.) lit the candle, which was then blown out by Mrs. Hardie (president lof the Ohakune W.1.) Each of these i visitors conveyed greetings and con- ! gratulated the Rangataua Women’s i Institute on their efforts during the ! first year. The speakers were preI sented with dainty posies by Mrs. W. ; Taylor. ■ An interesting programme had been I I arranged, the items given being as I follows: Pianoforte solos, Mrs. J. Sul- , ’ livan and Mrs. Stratford; monologue, i Mrs. W. Fraser; vocal solo, Mrs. T. [ i Murdie; recitations. Mrs. Nicol and . i Mrs. Stretton; also a short play enj titled “Miss Jones’ Hat Shop.” played I by members of the Rangataua W.I. i Several competitions were held and ■ were won as follows; Chain stepping, ; Mrs. Southern; nation. Mrs. Keni derine; drawing, Mrs. Dellow; eating jelly off a knitting needle, Mrs. Stratford; musical parcel, Mrs. Stretton; naming contents of unopened parcel, Mrs. Dick. Everything went with a swing from start to finish, the afternoon being all too short. The committee wish to heartily thank all who worked so hard to make the function such a success, especially Mr. Mabbot, Waimarino 1 C.C., who granted the free use of the ! hall for the women's institute meet- ■ ings. I Mrs. Todson and Mrs. Chilcott, who I donated prizes, Mrs. Tabor, of Levin, who sent flowers and prizes. Mrs. Ellis for making and icing the cake. Mrs. Stretton for making the posies Mesdames Dellow, Transom, Hardie and others for coming long distances to attend. Mr. Chelcott, Mr. StratI ford and Mr. King for helping with ; the heavy work. i The singing of the institute hymn I brought to a close one of the most | pleasant and successful events that have been held in Rangataua for many years.

CARTER—DAMS. St. Mary's Church. Wanganui, was the scene of a very pretty on October 3, when Maureen, eldest daughter of Mrs. M. Davis, was married to Warren James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter, of Picton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Cuetrim and was followed by Nuptial Mass. During the mass the children’s choir sang and "Ave Maria” was sung by Mrs. H. Bellringer. The bride entered the church escorted by her brother, to the strains of th© 'Bridal March,” played by Mr. E. Stokes. The bride wore a gown of while and silver-brocaded slipper satin. Large puff sleeves, a heart-shaped neckline, and a full circular train were featured. Her veil of filmy white tulle edged with lace was held in place with a top-knot of white gardenias. A treble string of pearls, and silverplaited sandals finished the bride’s toilette, and an armsheaf of roses, i cyclamen, and hyacinths with trails of white double stock made up her bouquet. As the bride left the church she was presented with a silver horseshoe. The three bridesmaids in attendance, Misses Margery, Nancie, and Patricia Davis, sisters of the bride, were dressed alike in mermaid blue georgette daintily embroidered with silver thread. Silver sequinned juliet caps completed their ensembles, and they carried dainty arm-sprays of pink shaded sweet peas, roses, and hyacinths with cascade trails and rose du barry shot taffeta ribbon. Mr. Denys Leosch (Wellington) assisted as best man and Mr. Reginald Dawkins (Picton) was groomsman. A reception was held in Dustin's tea rooms, which were attractively decorated in pink shades. The guests were received by Mrs. Davis, who was smartly gowned in a chartreuse green ensemble, and wore a spring hat to tone, with a shoulder spray of cyclamen and fern in clover tonings. She was assisted by Mrs. Carter, who wore a navy tailored costume with hat and accessories to tone, with shoulderspray of richly toned autumn tinted pansies and laclenolia. For travelling the bride chose a navy toilored costume, smart navy and white spring hat, -with accessories to tone, and over her arm she carried > a musquash fur swing coat. The couple left on a tour of the North | Island, and will later make their | home in Wellington. Before her marriage lhe bride was the guest of honour at several gift parties.