WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13488, 19 May 1917, Page 6

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mrs H. T. Gillies is visiting Napier » • » • •

Miss Isabella Ranstead has been staving with Mrs G. Cork.

Miss Frances Jolly is on a visit to Stratford.

• • • • Mrs F. B. Jolly and family have gone for a tluee weeks' holiday to Takapuna. « » • • * Miss Cotterell, of Auckland, who has been staying at Grand Central, is going to Tuhikaramea on a visit to her neiee, Mrs Livingstone. * • * • *

The engagement is announced of Mr Jack Currie, of the Queensland Insurance Co., and Miss Linley H. White, second daughter of Mr P. P. White, of Knighton,

* * * * » The Gordonton ladies, who are holding the Red Cross stall next Thursday, are very sanguine of a good day. Already quite a large number of lambs, turkeys, and fowls have been promised, while a pig or two has also been marked for the occasion.

* * » • » During the week a pleasant ceremony was performed at the Hamilton High School, when Mr Eben Wilson. on behalf of the teachers, presented Miss T. Tompkins with a handsome traveling rug in straps, and for the pupils with a hand bag. Mrs Eben Wilson afterwards entertained the teachers at afternoon tea at her home. * * * * •

The annual Garden Party in connection with the Frankton and Hamilton combined Guilds was held in the grounds of the vicarage on Thursday, there was a large assemblage of ladies, who thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Mrs Cowie received her guests in a soft gown of wedgwood blue, with a touch of pink ,and made a gracious hostess. Afternoon tea was served daintily, and musical items were rendered by Masdames Gresham and Eawson.

It was suggested by a lady in the Ladies' Patriotic League to appeal to those living near bush or plantations for long straight j)oles from 12ft upwards. There is a good demand for such for a new game called ''Blue Monkey," which the young people enjoy in the cold weather. As there are

several requests in hand perhaps rome kindhearted farmer settler will bring a few along to the Bed Cross Rooms at his leisure, thereby contributing some little comfort for some wounded or sick lad.

Notwithstanding the heavy tod on the townspeople last week the Red Cross Stall did not suffer, as the ladies report a successful day. A new institution of afternoon tea was established and will be carried on every Thursday throughout the winter. A young pig.

donated by Mr Gnskell, of To Kowhai, was auctioned and realised £3, which was divided between the Y.M.C.A. and the Stall. The winners of the competitions were:—D'oyley, Mr Sandes; roosters. Mr Mudiorl; puppy, Master A. C. Towsey; cake, Mrs Culley; pear and book, .Mr Raynes. **" * * •

A ileasant evening was given by the Sunday School teachers of St. Peter's, as a farewell to iMiss Tompkins, who is leaving Hamilton on Saturday. Games and competitions were indulged in, and during the evening iMiss Clark, in a neat speech, wished Miss Tompkins every success in her new sphere, and hoped that she would take the same interest in the Bible Class in Invereargiil as she had here. Master Leslie Dobbs then made a presentation to Miss Tompkins as a mark of appreciation for what she had done for the Bible Class scholars. After supper had been handel round Auld Lang Syne was sting, and cheers were given for Miss Tompkins.

The residents of Tamahere arc sorry to have to part with the headmaster of the Public School, Mr McGruther, who leavi s with his wife and child, to take up the position of Principal of Wae-renga-a-hika, Gisborne, to which he has accepted a call. While at Tamahere both Mr and Mrs McGruther have taken a keea interest in all local matters,'while in sport affairs, Mr McGruther has generally taken the lead, both amongst the school children and the older ones of the district. A farewell social is to be tendered to Mr and Mrs McGruther ere they have, but the date is not yet fixed.

(By "Gipsy.")

- N WEDDINGS. MARQUAND—LEONARD. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. George's Church, Frankton, on Wednesday. Ven. Archdeacon Cowie, assisted by Rev. G. Bamford, officiated. The united couple were Mr Leslie Marquand, eldest son of the late Mr G. Marquand, of Ciiristchurchj and Miss Valerie Leonard, third daughter of Mr J. Leonard, of Frankton. The bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, looked very graceful in a charming bridal costume of cream corduroy, caught in at the waist with a handsome girdle and heavy tassels; a cream satin and velvet hat, with gold lovers' Is Lot across the front, completed a p:eiiy toilette. The bride carried an exquisite shower bouquet. Miss Mona Smith, cousin of the bridegroom, fulfilled the duties of chief bridesmaid, assisted by .Miss .\la:;de Cole. These two young ladies were very sweet in Russian girdled frocks of cream velvet and black \elvet hats, embroidered with roses. They carried lovely bouquets of pink and white, land wore, respectively, a coral cross, set in gold and pearls, and a geld brooch with pearls and amethysts.

Mr Chas. Marquand supported the bridegroom ,and Mr Jim Leonard acted as groomsman,

At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party assembled at the residence of the bride's parents, where a beautiful breakfast was provided, the colour scheme for the tables and reception rqoms being carried out in pink, which produced a very soft effect. After th eusual toasts had been honoured, Mr and Mrs Marquand left by motor en route for the first stage of their wedding tiip. The bride's travelling dress was of navy blue garbardine, with crepe de chine collar and a blue velvet hat, with flowers to match. She also wore a handsome fur, trimmed coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

Amongst the guests were: Mrs Leonard, in a chocolate garbardine costume, smart saxe blue toque, with large dragon fly ornament; Mrs Cason, grandmother of the bride, handsome dress of i lack brocade, bonnet with lavender f!o.'. o:s; Airs Marquand navy tailored gown, stylish black hat, and gold mountings; Mrs Smith, grandmother of the bridegroom, black gown and long

ila k velvet coat, black toque with primroses; Mrs Allan McDonald, brown velvet tunic over gold silk, fur-trimmed oa" to match, and wine velvet hat. with flowers to match, and black 0.-prey; .Mrs Fred.Smith, pretty frock of prune

silk, toque to match in velvet; Mis Hargocd, rich black costume and hat to match; Mrs (Dr.) Pinfold, navy tailornude, wine coloured hat, with shaded pansies.

HAYES—WILLIAMS. St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, was i'r.c scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Mr - v Hayes, eldest son of Mr and M »V\ Hayes, of Hamilton, was united , Miss Emily F. Williams, youngest c" filter of Mr and Mrs F. Wiliams, also of Hamilton East. Yen. Archdeacon Oowie officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in a charming dress of ivory crepe de chine and Dutch mousclaine de soie, with a graceful court train. Over this "ell an embroidered veil from a coronet of orange blossoms. She carricq an exquisite bouquet. The bride's train-bearers wee two little girls. Mis s Alice McGregor (niece of the bride) and Miss Nora Hayes (sister of the bridegroom). Both wore frocks of white silS and mob caps and pale pink sashes. The maid of honour was Miss Rachael Spceehlay, cuus'n of the bride, who wore a dainty dress of ivory silk, finishel with shadow late, a smart tulle hat with touches of pink, and carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and white. Mr J. Bettley acted as best man and Mr Robin Hayes as groomsman.

After the ceremony the bridal party left, the church to the strains of the '"Wedding March" played by Mr Sims, i.nd repaired to the residence of Mr and Mrs Wiliams, where a sumptuous 1 reakfast "awaited them. The old-time tiasts were nonoured e e Mr and Mrs M. Hayes left by motor on their honey- :: v 0:1. Tlu* bri preent to the b:ide was a gold wristlet watch, and to ea h bii-'e-ma'd a gold brooch.

The floral arrangements were left to Miss J. Currie, and reflected great credit on her artistic skill. Mrs Hajes, mother of her bridegroom, wore a navy tailored gown and stylish black toque relieved with white. The bride's travelling costume was of smartly cut gabardine, and she wore a boulevard hat with whiv« ostrich feather.

The avray of valuable presents and cheques largely testified to the popularity of the young couple.