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WEDDING BELLS COSTELLO—BUTLER The Methodist Church, Whakatane, was the scene of a charming wedding on Saturday, . March 30th, when Kathleen Rosa ie. only daughter ol' Mr and Mrs F. Butler of Te Tcko, was married to Laurence Keith younger son of Mr and Mrs 1). Costello of Awakeri. The cercnionj 1 was performed by Rev. Lucas and t.lie wedding music plaj'ed by Mr K. Grant. The church had been prct-x tily decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father,, wore a beautiful gown of ivory satin designed on slender lines. The diagonally draped bodice was caught in the front with a spray of orange blossom and completed with applequed insets of lace at the waistline. The skirt fell into soft folds at the back and formed a long, sweeping scalloped train. Her long veil, which was worn over her face as she entered the church, was caught to her head with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of pale pink belledonna lilies, begonia and maidenhair fern. Miss Joy Rhodes,, of Edgecumbe, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock of apricot taffeta. On her head she wore a matching veil, caught in front with a spray of (lowers to tone. Her bouquet was of dahlias and maidenhair fern. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Whakatane Hotel. Mrs Butler received her guests wearing a brown ercpe romaine coat over a rose crepe de chine floral frock, and brown hat and accessories. She carried a posy of rose and lemon zinnias. Mrs Costello, who assisted Mrs Butlrr, wore a frock of heavy black georgette, with a black hat relieved with white, and accessories to match. A posy of autumn shaded dwarf African marigold's was carried. Mrs James,, of T'iriki, Taranaki, the bride's grandmother, was gowned in a graceful frock of black ring velvet and she carried a posj' of red zinnias and salvias. Later the bride left wearing a lovely frock of wine-coloured romaine. With it she wore a skin coat of mottled brown and silver grey, with a toque of brown velvet and matching accessories. Mr and Mrs Costello have made their home at Stanley Track, Waim a na. KITCHEN EVENING FUNCTION AT TANEATUA A very enjoyable evening was held at the Taneatua Hall on Thursdajr in honour of Miss V, Skififington who is being married n?xt month. Mr A. Ward'aw and Mr J. Perfect supplied swingtime music for dancing. Extras were given by Miss E.< Merrie and Miss N. Goddard. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss E. Doran and Mr T. Moore. After a dainty supper had been served Mr R. Goddard asked Miss SkilTington to accept the many presents. She was assisted in opening them by Misses H. and J. Dunstan. Mr M. Reynolds, on behalf of Miss SkilTington thanked all those present for the beautiful gifts* also giving special thanks to Mr and Mrs H. Webster and Mr and Mrs O. Rice for putting on such a delightful evening. After the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellow r s" dancing continued. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs H. Webster,, Mr and Mrs O. Rice, Mr an.d Mrs W. H. Re3 rnolds (Te Puke),, Mr and Mrs J. R. Reynolds (Te Puke), Mrs Skififington, Mrs Maitland, Mrs Walker, Mrs Goile, Misses A. Skilfington, E. Skiff ington, V. Ansell (Matata), V. Coppell*,l*, I. Maitland, P. Henderson (Hamilton), 13. Dunstan,, M. Doran, N. Goddard, H. Dunstan, E. Merrie, D. Frankland, J. Goile, R. Leslie, J. Leslie, E. Doran, J. Dunstan, M. Frankland, B. Old, L. Print, E. Rae, K. Doran, M. Rae, N. Wardlaw, E. McGarva (Te Puke), T. McGarva (Te Puke).
ing to the tale, she Avas accustomed to sit on a stool before her stove',; with her feet up—her knees being almost on a level with her chin. The lads of the village used to shout in the doorway: "Knees Mother Brown. 5 * The new dance has been adopted for use in ballrooms, and should become the "popular'* dance of the season.
W.B.F.U. TE TEKO BRANCH The annual general meeting of the To Teko branch of the W.D.F.U. was held in the Te Teko Hall on Tuesday 9th April, Mrs Jamieson pre siding over a good attendance. The meeting opened with the creed, and the minutes of the last annual meeting as read were confirmed. Mrs F. E. Briggs a new member to the branch was welcomed, after which Mrs Jamieson gave a very full report of the past year's activities and thanked members, and those who had held office for their willing services given at all times. The balance sheet was then adopted and passed as very satisfactory. A letter was read and discussed re Women's Division and Farmers' Union excursion trip to the Cenw tennial Exhibition. Several members were hoping to be able to take advantage of this opportunity. Smaller items of business were dealt with, after which prizes w ? ere presented for most points in the various competitions for the year, to Mrs Coulter, Mrs Pepperall,, and Miss J. Jamieson for attendance, none of Avhom had missed a day. "The Best Bloom from the Garden" Mrs Jamieson (first) and Mrs Pepperall (second). Month to Month competitions, Miss J. Pepperall (first) and Mrs Jamieson (second). Votes of thanks were then passed to Mrs Jamieson (president) and Mrs Grant (secretary) for the faithful carrying out of their duties during their term of office, and a 7 ho to Mr Rondon for the use of t'jb ■ hall and to Mr Butler for auditing the books. The election of officers for the forthcoming year resulted as follows:— Mrs Jamieson (President), Mesdames Pepperall, Eivers and Linsell (vice-presidents)-, Miss J. Pepperall (secretary), Mrs Thomas housekeeping secretary), balance of commit-* tee, Mrs Ewen .also afternoon tea convenor), Mrs Harty and Miss S. Tebbutt, advisory committee, Mrs Jamieson and Mrs Thomas, competition convenor. Miss M. Linsell, Beacon correspondent, Miss S. Tebbutt. Competitions for the afternoon resulted as follows: Best article made from a sugar bag: Mrs 1, Miss S. Tebbutt 2. Best bloom: Mrs Eivers 1„ Mrs Pepperall 2. A dainty afternoon tea was served by Miss M. Linsell and Mrs Pepperall brought the afternoon to a close. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE WOODLANDS MEETING The Woodlands Women's Institute, met on Tuesday last, the meeting being presided over by Mrs HoMard in the absence of the president, Mrs Noble. After the usual business had been transacted the programme commenced with the i*oll call "The Country I would most like to visit and why?" and a large range of countries was covered. ? Mrs Briggs contributed the golden 1 thread,, a reading on South Africa, and this was listened to with interest. A timely demonstration on "turning the heel of a sock," was given by Mrs McGregor. Mrs Price was the successful competitor in the competitions "Fruit tin flowers for effect" and "Best jar of jam.'* ! Mrs Price was the hostess for the day. A brain fag, New Zealand towns, was won by Mrs Mulhern. NEW DANCE CRAZE "KNEES UP, MOTHER BROWN"' "Knees up, Mother Brown" is given to the dancing' world by C. LW Heimann —creator of "The Lambeth Walk,' "The Chestnut Tree,'" and "The Park Parade." His work is all the more remark-" able as he claims to be a non-dancer "Knees up, Mother Brown" has existed from about the "60,s'' as a sort of cockney character movement quite frequently danced to barrel organs. It was in that form that! Mr Heimann first saw it in Kentish Town, London. It is said that Mother Browi* kept a pie-honse in Upper Street, Islington (north of London), then little more than a. village. Accordcontinued foot previous column)
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