Of Interest to Women

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 281, 10 March 1941, Page 2

Of Interest to Women

WEDDING BELLS corbett—Mccracken St. John's Church, Whakatane, tastefully decorated for the occasion, formed a charming sotting for a very pretty wedding on Saturday, February 22, Whei. Catherine Ellen onlj r daughter of Mr and Mrs W. A. McCracken, of Edgecumbe, was married to Cedrit: Corbett, son of Mrs Bonham of Hamiltlon. The Rev. Father Zanna performed the ceremony, end Miss Place officiated at the organ. The bride made a delightful picture. as she entered the church with her father in her beautiful wedding gown of brocaded magnolia satin fashioned with unusual twisted neckline, 10n.4 sleeves pointed over the hands, and a full picture skirt forming a sweeping train. The long veil of plain cut magnolia tulle was worn off the face and held in place by a topknot of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of madonna lilies and speciosum alba in-ter-twined with maiden hair and trailing asparagus fern.

Miss Margaret Graham, friend of the bride, acted as chief bridesmaid, her support being Miss Alison Corbett, neiee of the bridegroom. Both wore full length gowns of eau-de-nil chiffon softly shirred at shoulders and waistline., and pretty juliet caps at the hack of which dainty posies held self matching streamers which fell to the waistline. Their bouquets were of toning flowers of pink and apricot respectively offset with maiden hair.

In attendance as flower girl was" little Pam Smith who looked charming in an empire frock of old rose chiffon. She carried a basket of maiden blush loses. The bouquets: and baskets of flowers were a gift from Mrs Rowsell of Tauranga.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr Harold McOracken as best man, and Mr Alan McCracken as groomsman. both brothers of the bride. The ushers were Messrs Brian Jacobsen and Cliff McCracken.

On leaving the church the bridal couple were piped to their car by two members of the Whakatane Pipe Band; a tribute to the bride's father who was a former chief of the Caledonian Society.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Whakatane Hotel where the large dining room and

lounge were necessary to accommodate the. one hundred and seventy guests who assembled to do honour. Both rooms were beautiful with masses of colourful flowers —th* 1 main lounge having tall sprays of pink and white lilies and the outer being brilliant with large bowls of dahlias in tones or orange and bronze. The tasteful arrangement of these was a tribute to Mrs Hayter's well known artistic skill. The bridal table was daintily decorated with cloth-of-gold roses and maiden hair.

The arrival of tha party was heralded by the pipers r Avho again led the bridal group to the reception to the strains of the "Road to the Isles." Mrs McCracken received her guests in a smart navy georgette ensemble with hat and accessories to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and maiden hair. Mfs Bonham. mother of the bridegroom, wore black and white silk repp and fox stole. Her bouquet was of asters and asparagus fern. The toast list was as under: 'The King,' Mr W. Sullivan; 'The Bride and Bridegroom,' Father Zanna, Mr F. J. Reynolds and the Bridegroom; 'The Bridesmaids,' the Bride groom and the Best Man; 'The Bride's Parents,' Mr Roberts and Mr W. A. McCracken; 'Tbe Bridegroom's mother,' Mr A. Schmitt and Mr L. Corbett; 'Officiating Minister,' Mr W. C. Roberts and Father Zanna; 'The Boys Overseas,' Mr C. C. Southey; 'Absent Friends/ Mr N. Holden. For the commencement of the honeymoon tour the bride wore a smart navy ensemble with modern stylish hat to match and navy and white accessories. Mr and Mrs Corbett intend to make an extended tour of the lakes in the Rotorua district, thence through the Urewera Country and on to Auckland. Among those present were Mrs F. Thompson, of Tiotor.ua, au«i of the bridegroom, navy and white foulard with) crimson trimmings; Mrs Norman Holden, of Hamilton, sister of

the bridegroom, midnight biue crepe georgette trimmed with self toned lucking*-; and shell pink collar and cuffs; Mrs F. J. Reynolds, black silk morocain embroidered with gold; Mrs Aiex McLean, navy pleated morocain; Mrs A. Thomson, navy and white georgette; Mrs M. Hamill, sage green embroidered ensemble; Mrs Dr. Dawson, navy and white fioral georgetec ensemble; Mrs r5. S. Barry, smart grey costume; M.rs H. J. Searle, black and white striped georgette ensemble relieved with white; Mrs Alan Smith, alice blue georgette; Mrs W, Sullivan, navy cloque ensemble; Mrs lan Gow, navy and floral ensemble; Mrs F. Gartshore, cinnamon georgette; Mrs Harold Graham, air force blue ensemble; Mrs L. Buddie, blue embroidered lace georgette; Mrs C. Martin, petunia satin bute; Mrs G. Otley, black and floral georgette ensemble; Miss M. black and white ensemble; Mrs N. Bridget, Green and white braided ensemble; Mrs C. G. Lucas, floral georgette. WOMEN ADVICE FROM A NEW YORK FASHION EXPERT How many limes have you laughed. at a woman who is unfortunate enough to believe that by absurd over-use of cosmetics and dyeing of hair, she can regain her lost youth. In reality, she is just one of those many, many women who through misapprehension fail to realise that women of fifty have just as much charm as their daughters. Let your hair go white, it's Nature's way of softening tired eyes and skin. Don't starve your body, you need, that extra nourishment to supply energy. But here is where I offer you sound advice. Let your corsetiere take care of your figure. She understands every curve of it, she knows' how by subtle moulding, bumps are transformed into delicately feminine curves. Secure inner belts! support weakened abdomen muscles, firm uplift brassiere tops mould youthful bust control. Have your figure attended to immediately and notice how much poise and grace can be yours if you will only be natural. WOMEN PROTEST AT RATIONING OF CORSETS Following the recent decision of the British Board of Trade to halve the supply of corsets to retailers,, a meeting of protest was held at a West End Hotel, London, at which it was decided that English women very definitely do not regard corsets as a luxury.

"Obviously no woman doctor was consulted before the order was is-i sued," said a prominent woman doctor. A manufacturer said: lt ßv issuing corsets to women in the Services, the Government admits they a,re essential. Ninety-five per cent of women depend on them." The meeting placed, on record its opinion that the halving of the supply of corsets would cause muddle and unhappineSs,, although agreeing that women would co-operate with the manufacturers to meet the Government's wishes if it were necessary to restrict production during the war. A Macquarie Street doctor, referred to by the Sydney Sunday Telegraph, regarding the matter, said that women needed a light fonndation garment to support the abdominal muscles. "They do less strenuous exercise than men, and their muscles are usually flabby, } he said. "The modern corset is not like the abominations of the last century, which constricted the growth of a woman's body."