WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18364, 23 April 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mr and Mr* Jack Anderson hare returned from a trip to the West.Coast. Miss Seed (Wellington) who has been staying with Mrs Arthur Sims (Opawa) went North latt night. Mrs Wcstall is leaving nest weeK by the Ulimaroa for Sydnc- en route to England, to visit her son. Mr J. C Wesiall. 8.M.L.1., at present stationed in England. Mr and Mrs E. 0. Kelling (Nelson), who have been spending some weeks in Christenurch, leave for Wellington tonight. Mrs J. W. C. Nixon, Mis s Meta Nixon, and the Misses Bullen, are leaving early next month by the Aorangi for a trio to England.

Mr Meldrum and Miss E. Meldrum (Greymouth) are staying at Warwick House. Mr Meldrum is relieving Mr Wyvern Wilson, who is on holiday leave in the North Island. Mrs J. W r . Fair and Miss Ella Fair (Wellington, formerlv of AVestDort). aro leaving Wellington for Sydney to-mor-row.

Mrs D. L. Rutherford (Morna) is staying at AVarwick House. Miss Edna White Parsons (Lyttelton) leaves early,next week for Dunedin, to take part in the golf tournament there. Mrs Elder (West Coast) who has been visiting friends in Canterbury, is now staving with Mrs J. C. Bayley (Fernside). Mrs E. M. Springer is visiting her daughter, Mis Oldham, Auckland. Mrs F. G. Cronin, accompanied by her little son, is visiting her sister, Mrs Oldham, Auckland. Mrs Hunter (Christchurch), Mrs A. Denton (Domett). Miss Lucv Denton (Domett). Mr Holdsworth (Heathcote), Mrs C. Gould (Wellington), Mr J. McFarlane (Patnassus), Mr and Mrs Cuneen N (Christchurch), are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe, New Brighton. - Miss Peggy Keeves (Wellington) is spending a holiday in Christchurch. She is staying at Warner's Hotel. Miss M. Smart, who has been spending the Easter in ' Christchurch, returned to her home in New Plymouth on Monday evening. ■ T His Grace' Archbishop Julius, Miss Julius, and Miss Margaret Bowen are leaving Christchurch to-morrow night for the North Island,, where they will spend a f>cw days before sailing for England. ■--... Mrs William Helmore (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs Gerald Bowen.

Mr and, Mrs Freddie Cracroft Wilson (Hawarden) are spending a few days with Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson (Cashmere). Miss Doris Barker is .visiting Mrs Harold Barker (Fendalton).

Dr. and Mrs A. Paterson returned from Auckland yesterday morning.

Mrs Harold Gardiner (Purau) and her daughter, Mrs Bates, are in Greymouth, as tho guests of Mrs A. T. Do well (Devon street). Mrs Frank Corlcy and Mrs- Thomas Miller (Rolleston street, Linwood) have returned after a two months' tour in Australia. Mr A. L.. C. Corley, of Melbourne, is visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Corley, of Rolleston street, Linwood. Mr and Mrs G. Mathias (Timaru), Mrs F. W. Lumsden (Hanmer Springs), Mr and Mrs P. Lawrence and family (Sydney) and Miss Miles (Wellington) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs McGray and Mr and Mrs C. Ashdown (Sydney), Mrs R. Latter (Barry's Bay), and Mrs D. Burnett and family (Timaru) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Miss A. McLaren and Mr and Mrs O'Meeghan (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs -€. J. Brodrick (Invercargill) are among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Amongst the recent arrivals staying at St» Elmo are Mr and Mrs Powell (Auckland), Mrs Brown (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Murray (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Johnson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs MacCrae (Auckland), Miss Wib son (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Dooley (Dunedin), Mrs Wilson (Dunedin), Miss Petersen (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs McMillan (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Leary (Wellington), Miss Rothenneld (Wellington), Miss Barker (Geraldine), Mr and Mrs W. Heiighan (Scotland), Commander and Mrs Aitken Larking (Eastbourne, England), Mr and Mrs AShennan and family (Wolverhampton). The death is announced from Sydney of Miss Rose Scott, the philanthropist, aged 77 years. As president of the Women's Political and Educational Association of New South Wales she rendered great service to Australia iu the cause of women and social reform, and was one of the leaders in securing women's franchise.

A big euchre party will be held tonight at the Caledonian Hall. Twenty genuine prizes will be given, and all tonight will take part in a euchre tournament on May 6th for a fivc-seatcr Ford car. The car, which is -guaranteed a braid new one, is on view at the Ford garage.

CHIC PARISIENNE. At last the new winter furs have arrived in Christchurch for Madame Menere,~ 127 Cashel street, opposite Beaths'. J Wonderful styles embracing novel effects. There is about them a chic dis- | tinctiveness eminently Parisian. An I inspection will be a delight for vou. Call to-day. M 6631 CHILDREN'S SHOES. Warm feet for children arc ensured with the Brown Sandal Strap" Shoes with crepe rubber soles obtainable from Pannells', 105 Manchester "street, at 4 to 6, os 6d; 7 to 9, 6s 6d; 10, 7s 6d; 11 to 12, 9s; 13 to 1, 9s 6d. P6655 The Charm of Youth may be yours: The marvellous beauty secrete ot ancient Egypt preserve and restore youth. . Grey hair restored without dyes. Superfluous hair removed painlessly and permanently. A delightful complexion ensured. Egyptus Toilet Rooms, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo street. 'Phone 5158. —6 NOTHING SO GOOD. People who have tried all sorts of remedies for colds state that there is nothing, so good as Kofgo, sold by E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral Square. " Tie very first dose of Kofgo is guaranteed to give immediate relief to even the most obstinate of colds. 58707-860

The Jazz Club's first dance of the season, to bs helil in the Winter Garden to-morrow night, promises to be a very enjoyable gathering. Most of the members havo signified their intention of being present, and there is a brisk demand for guests' tickets. 'Continuous music will be supplied by Bailey and Sutherland's bands. Misses McCarthy and Walsh, of Halswell and Tai Tapu, are holding a sale of poultry, lamb, prodiu-?. and home made c-:ikos in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre on Fridav niornimr. The proceeds are in aid of Nazareth House.

A plain and fancy dress dance will be held to-morrow night at the Caledonian Hall.

The Beckenhani Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held a meeting on Tuesday. Mrs Cordy, first officer, was in charge, and there was a splendid attendance of members. One new membc-r was introduced into the division. A very profitable evening was spent iu first aid and transport work. Tn the bogey handicap golf match played at the Shirley Links yesterday, Mrs Puniphrey, Mrs Tucker, Miss May Newton and Miss Betty Cc.t.terill tied for first place in the Silver Medal Division, with a score of 6 down. The tie will be played off to-day. Miss Trolove won in the bronze medal division with a score of 3 down.

On Saturday evening, Mr and Mrs J. IJ. Thacker entertained a number of friends at their home in Okain's Bay. A most enjoyable time was spent in dancing; games, and music. The hostess received .her guests, wearing a beautiful frock of cinnamon brown chlrfon velvet. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J R. Thacker, Mr and Mrs W. N. Thacker, Mr and Mrs Broughton, Mr and Mrs E. Mason. Misses- Moore, and Doris and May Thacker (Chiistchurrh). !>• Heinzmann. A. Wave. E. Box. M. Thompson. E. and M. Thacker, Messrs Allen Goodwin, (Pigeon Bav), V. and B. Mason, H. T. J. Thacker, C. B. Thacker, and several others.

The Selwyn Assembly held its usual dance on Saturdav evening in the Selwyn Street Hall. Over eighty couples were present. Miss Tilleyshort's orchestra supplied the dance music. A dainty supper was served in the supper-room by the committee, and many novelty dances, including a spot-light dance wore introduced.

At her home yesterday afternoon, Miss Monica Cocks was hostess at a delightful partv given as a farewell to Miss Julius and Miss Margaret Bowen, who are leaving shortly for England. Many, of the guests enjoyed some excellent games of tennis, after which delicious afternoon tea was served. The guestsAvere Miss Julius, Mrs Croasdaile Bowen, and Misses Margaret and Laura Bowen, Miss Lily Bowen. Mrs Gerald Bowen, Mrs William Helmore, Miss Boyle, Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Mrs Gerald Maling, Miss Alice Maling, Miss Anne Maling, Miss Gosset, Mrs Guy Paseoe, and Miss Alice Paseoe. Tho Misses Irene and Hilda Mulvany Gray 'were the hostesses at a "golden" afternoon, given at their studio in honour of Miss Noni Beckett, who is to be married to-day. The vases of gold shades were charmingly decorated, and the guest of honour received many "golden" gifts'from her friends. The guests were: Miss Noni Beckett, Mcsdames Robert Wilson (Bulls) and Frank Wilding, Misses Shona Rhodes, Pauline, Marie and Maude Kitto, Virginia Cane, Kathleen Helmore, Lettice Tapper, Mollv and Betty Black, MollyNorton, Mary Macdonald, Hester Archer, Kathleen Irving, Maureen Raymond and Isobcl Turrcll. "

News has been received by a recent mail,' that Miss Mabell Esquilant, tho New Zealand contralto, made a very successful appearance at the "Old Vic Theatre, London, 'on March 7th and 9th iu . "Elijah," which was produced in dramatic form. After each performance several well-known artists visited Miss Esquilant's dressing-room and congratulated her Vi her performance, amongst whom was Miss Baylis, the lessee and manager, who stated Miss Esquilant was the best "angel" they have had, and in consequence engaged her for another concert to take place a few days before Miss Esquilant leaves 'London. Miss Esquilant has recently been studying oratorio under Sir Henry Wood, who considers-her to possess exceptional talent, and has made remarkable progress in her work. At the residence of Mrs W. T. Ward (Manchester street north) the members of St. Mary's choir held a most enjoyable social last night. Many of the guests contributed musical items, and a very amusing one-act play was staged. After supper, the Rev. Father J. Seymour, on behalf of the choir, presented Miss Veronica Ward, organist, with a handsome leather suit-case, and wished her and her mother a pleasant sojourn in Australia. Mrs and Miss V. Ward are leaving shortly for a lengthy visit to Sydney, and during Miss Ward's absence, Miss Ida Bradford will act as organist at St. Mary' 3.. Among the players taking part in the tennis tournament at Wilding Park yesterday, in aid of the Park funds, were: —Mesdames Parker, Hobson, Collins, Mcßae, Forgic, Salvescu, de la. Cour, Brough, Penfold, Ardley, Christensen, Baylden, Herdman, Hooper, Banks, Schmidt, Cox, Gibbs, Higginbottom, Francis, Chapman, Mercer, Palmer, Etts, Morgan, and Wilson, and Misses Bax ter, Williams, Clague, o'Sullivan, R<>cd. O'Donnell, French, Goss, McCallum, MeNab, and Ferguson. The winners were Mrs Salvascn and Mrs dc la Cour. Another tournament will be held on Wednesday next.

The annual festival of the Mothers' Union, postponed on account of the epidemic, was held yesterday. The daycommenced with the celebration of Holy Communion in the Cathedral at 7.30 a.m., the celebrant being the Very Reverend the Dean. . A second celebration was held in the Cathedral at 10.45 a.m., when the celebrant was the Dean, assisted by the Rev. J. F. Coursey, the Rev. C. A. Fraer, and the Rev. E. E. Maiden. There were about two hundred communicants at the two services. At the service in the forenoon, an address was given by the Rev. J. F. Coursey, vicar St. John's, who spoke of the gTeat responsibility resting on parents to give their children religious education. At the social function held in the afternoon on the lawn of Jellicoe Hall, about five hundred mothers were present. Mrs Roberts, president of the Union, delivered a short address, and his Grace Archbishop Julius paid a brief visit to the gathering. Tlw occasion was taken to present his Grace with a bank draft, as a parting gift from the members of the Mothers' Unions in the diocese. Mrs Gillett (Kaiapoi) extended to all present an invitation to a "quiet day" at Kaiapoi on May 7th. The dispensing .of afternoon tea concluded a very pleasant gathering.

• THE ARTS BALL. As was to be expected, the Arts Ball, held last night in the Art Gallery, was it joyous gathering, and. without a doubt a large measure of its success was dm l to the gorgeous scheme of decorations. By the dexterous use cf myriads of orange and gold streamers, the ballroom was eonverted into a huge tent with canopv ceiling. The walls were decorated with gay posters and very cleverly executed sketches of local celebrities in the act of riding their pet hobbies. Bnilev's Band, dressed as fearsome Chinese pirates, discoursed spirited music from a Chinese junk. Mesdanies K. C. Huio I?. W'allwork. J. G. Collins. Miss Theo Beswi.-k, Messrs W. T. Trethewev. and F. A. Shurroclc, who were responsible for the Oriental appearance of the ballroom, were the recipients of many compliments on the splendid success achieved. Thanks to the enthusiasm and energy of Mr and Mrs Cecil Kelly, the permanent gallery, where supper was served, was transformed into a colourful boulevard, with vari-coloured balloons, streamers, and flags. All the arrangements in connexion with the supper were carried out by Mrs G. L. Donaldson, and Mr Donaldson was secretary of the Ball Committee. During the evening a most, original and exciting bird-stunt was given by four students of the Art School—Messrs J. Cooke, Wilson, Cross, and Mi-Leod.

Mr Robert Bell, president of the Art Society, was amongst the guests who enjoyed the evening's excellent entertainment.

-Amongst the dancers were Mrs E. C. Huie (Caller Herrin'), Mrs Cecil Kelly (Apache), Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes (Russian Lady), Miss Ngaio Marsh (Early Spring), Miss E. Johnson (French Apache), Miss Peggy Poulton (Nautch Girl), Mrs Scott Stevenson (Major on the Staff), Mrs RonaM Mackenzie (Mediaeval Page), Mrs A. C. Hipwell (Chinese Lantern), Mrs W. D. Hibbert (Persian Dancer), Mrs Harold Barker (Persian Princess), Miss Doris Barker (Bohemia), Miss Mayze Clancy (Pierrette), Miss Eileen Ronnie (Black and White Pierrette), Miss Kathleen Helmoro (Gollywog), Miss Joan Fulton (Turkish Lady), Mrs W. J. Sim (Spanish Pierrette), Miss Sheila Tobin (Powder and Patches), Miss Renee Palmer (Spanish Lady), Miss Theo Beswiek (MoonBtruek), Mrs Freddie Cracroft Wilson (Fatima), Mrs A. E. Wildey (Queen of Clubs), Miss M. Hibbert (Maid of the Mißt), Miss Gwen Fenwick (Quaker Girl), Miss B. Tonkin (Katie), Miss Olivo Spencer Bower (Pierrette), Miss Betty Overton (Indian Princess), Mrs G. L. Donaldson (Victorian Pierrette), Miss Peggy Norton (Powder and Patches), Mrs Harison Cook (Pierrot), Miss Nancy Robison (Spanish Dancing Girl), Mrs W. Reeves (Reefton) (Hula-hula Girl), Miss Virginia Cane (Early Victorian Lady), Mrs E. Bentley Davison (Futurist Pierrette), Mi#s Christine Ellis (Faun), Miss Hilda Edgar (Powder and Patches), Mrs- AV. Trethewey (Ballet Dancer), Miss Molly Black (Persian. Lady), Miss Isobel Turrell (Anache Dancer), Miss Janet Dixon (Pierrette), Miss Ins Montgomery (Ballet Girl), Miss ET'ie Helsen (J ponette). Miss Alix Kirk (P : nk Rabbit), Miss Rosa Tripp (Blnek and White Pierrot), Misses Grace Helmore (Balloon 'Girl), Nancy Brown (Pierrette), Vernor Helmore (Bacchanalia), Norah Helmore (Hawaiian), Madeline Vyner (Futurist Pierrot), Joy Andrews (Pierrette), Philippa Hamilton (Pioneer), Eunice Tait (Gipsy), Mona Brien -(Russian Court Lady), Sylvia Smith (If Winter Conies), Messrs A. C. Hipwell (Jester), G. W. Day (Sixteenth Century. Gentleman), J. D. Sloman [Court Jester). AV. Scott Stevenson (Gondolier), G. Donaldson (Clown). K. Keane (Red Pierrot), AA r . Hev (Chinaman), C. F. Kelly (Johnnie AValker). E-. C. Huie (Egyptian Deputy), Captain Tahu Rhodes (Russian Courtier), R. Eccles (Apache), D. Hawkes (Cowboy), Harrison Cook (Pierrot), AV. Trethewey (Pierrot), T. Tucker (Captain Blood), J. Cross (Mexican), Ronald McKenssie Mexican), L. Greener (Mexican), H, M. Bull (Sysc), lan Buchanan (Pierrot), H. S. Barker (Sheik). W. S. Clayton (M*phistopheles), W. J. Sim (Pirate), J. F. Cracroft AVilson (Bluebeard), J. D. Taverner (Hunchback),, R. Cracroft AVilson (Eighteenth Century Knight), F. Shurrock (Hokusai), J. Cook (Mexican), W. AVilson (Mexican), D. McLeod (Toreador). Amow/st those in evening dress were: Mrs CeciJ Ollivier, black faconne. with jet ornaments at the kiv waist-line, and petunia flower on the shoulder; Miss M. O. Stoddart. black chiffon velvet trimmed with jet; Mrs A. F. Nicoll, mignonette green georgette with bands of fur; Air; George Aitken, black lace, mounted on black marocain. with large Oriental motifs and smart bow of turquoise blue shaded ribbon at one side; Mrs Claude Sawtell, shot blue arid rose taffeta, giving a fuchsia effect, with uncommon tr'mming of fuchsia fringe; Miss Irene Thompson, duck-egg bice georgette: Miss Ina Jones, white satin, w'th uncommon cirdle rn'l motifs of lettuce gre=n: Miss G. Blnthwaite, neacxek blue s<>tin; Messrs AV. M°nzies GibK A. F. Nicoll, Sydney L-. Thomnson, C. M. Ollivier, G. G.'Aitken.

AEOLIAN CLUB'S RECEPTION,

The Aeolian Club lias been recentlyestablished in Christchurch, and the membership is restricted solely to advanced musical performers with serious aims, who possess the necessary aptitude for concert playing. Last night the president and members gave an enjoyable "At Home" at Te Wharc, in honour of Miss Edna Thomas, the gifted singer of spirituals. The reception room was decorated with golden oaks and yellow chrysanthemums, witli here and there a bust of some celebrated musician. Miss Thomas gave an interesting account of musical art in her own country and a short musical programme was much eujoyed, the performers being Miss Piri Thompson and Mr Ernest Empson (Schumann's Concerto), Miss Elsie Morrah (Brahms's Rhapsody), and Miss Olive Cooper (BrahmsV Ballade). Amongst those present were:—Miss Edna Thomas, Mr Empson (president), Miss Piri Thompson (secretary), Mr E. Page (treasurer), Misses Mary Morrison, Theo Shore, Elsie Norrah, Alice Cooper, Violet Halliday, Ruth Henry, Judith Mathias (members of the club), Madame Gower Burns, Dr. and Mrs Chilton, Mrs H. Holland, Miss Ailecn Warren, Miss Jessie King, Mrs Claude Sawtcll, Mr and Mrs W. J. Hunter, Dr. and Mrs Pairman, Miss Eileen Twoniey, Miss Bcnham, Miss Evelyn Comyns Thomas, Miss Betty Hannan, Miss Yera Mitchell, Mr and Mrs Horace Thompson, Miss Dorothy Mitchell, Mr and Mrs It. A. Home, Mrs and Miss Lund, Mr and Mrs Ernest Firth, Mrs Hubert Jones and Miss Jones, and Miss Bessie Pollard.

WEDDINGS WOOD—MIXSOX. A wedding of interest to a large circle of friends took place at Knox Church Bealey avenue, yesterday ' afternoon., when Aileen Constance. ! eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. L. Miuson, Winchester street, Merivale, was married to Geoffrey Hallows, elder son of Mr Peter Wood, Papauui road. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with palms, maples, and autumn flowers and foliage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. W. Armour, and Mr P. Webb presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gracefully-cut gown of ivory georgette beaded in silver and crystal, the design being of large open roses. ITer long train of georgette with ruched edgfngs was also beaded to correspond, and was attached to the shoulders with a spray of orange blossoms. Tier beautifully embroidered veil fell gracefully from a coronet of orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet of roses a delightfully attractive I toilette.

Two bridesmaids—Misses Doris and Xam-y Miuson, sisters of the bridewere dressed alike in sleeveless frocks of peach georgette. The front and back panels, finely pleated, fell open from the shoulders to the low waist-line, and revealed a satin marocain bodice. The skirt, with its wide bordered hem of shaded ostrich feather trimming, gave a tunic effect. On their hair they wore bands of silver intertwined with French posies at each side, and carried bouquets of deep apricot pink roses.

Mr Harmnn AVarren attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr Kenneth Ballantyne was groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a marquee was erected on the lawn. The decorations were carried out in autumn shaded chrysanthemums and foliage. Mrs Minson received her guests wearing a handsome frock of navy marocain, heavily patterned with iridescent beads, the front and back panel being finished at the hem with a beaded scallop. Her hat was of blue chiffon velvet, with a large ostrich feather mount falling over the brim, and she carried a bouquet of crimson roses. Mrs Peter Wood wore a becoming frock of nigger-brown marocain, beaded in a scroll design, and a smart hat of brown. She carried'a bouquet to tone. Mrs AV. Nicholls, aunt of the bride, woro a most attractive frock of black satin apollon with flares in the 3kirt of royal blue georgette, and panels of chenille embroidery on the tunic bodice. Her hat was of black hatter's plush, and she carried a bouquet of deep pink roses. When Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Wood left for their wedding trip, the bride travelled in a frock of royal blue marocain patterned in rust red, the apron panel knife-pleated, and the collar being edged with a wide border of dark brown musquash. Her hat of gold lace with a narrow upturned brim of deep brown velvet fitted closely to her head, and she carried a handsome musquash fur coat.

GIBBS—HOBBS. St. Church, Merivale, was the scene of a wedding on Tuesday afternoon, when Winifred, daughter of Miami Mrs F. G. Hobbs, May's load, was married to Stanley, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Gibbs, of Core. Bronze coloured chrysanthemums and vivid autumn leaves glowed in' the interior of the church, and formed a charming setting for the bridal group. The ceremony wa s performed by Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt. j The bride's graceful frock was o? ivorv satin brocaded crepe de chine, with a ceinture of georgette roses and silver leaves at the low waist-line, the tiers of the skirt each failing to a slight point at the left side. A wreath of small silver leaves was worn with her long bridal veil of soft tulle, and one or two pale pink flowers introduced their delicate colour in her white shower bouquet. . < The frock of. the bridesmaid, Miss» Gladys Andrew, of Timaru. was of apricot silk alpaca,' satin striped, made with an apron panel, and cirdled with sceorqette flowers. A small black .hatbanded with bright flow«rs in autumn tints was worn with this, the narrow strands of henna-nbbon velvet whiMfel! from tliA brim bein? caught to- the left arm. Tie nosy "of flowers which sbe carried added its charm to her frock. A little flower-n-irl, Margaret j?owip. cousin of tb" bride, -"-ore a dainty r°plica of the bridesmaid's frock, in aorieot pfoeroref+o, ancl n band ft velvet, "ireled'her head. P°r small ■ V'etorian leaves in henna and gold shades en-

posv was of flowers of the same colours. Mr Hobbs gave away Ins daughter. The bridegroom was attended by Air Peter Robertson as best man. Mrs Hobhs, the brute's mother, wore a handsome frock of black reversible satin, the tunic being bordered with i'linge and relieved with touches ot gold. Her becoming hat of hatters' plush was trimmed with a paradise mount in cream and vellow shading. The colour was repeated in her bouquet of yellow roses. Mrs Gibbs chose :■ smart navy blue coat-frock and a hat to match. A silver-grey stole was also worn, and scarlet carnations composed her bouquet. Tlie bride's travelling frock was of navy marornin lepp, made with a circular flounce, and braided very smartly in Oriental colouring, the scarf-collar heing lined with silk tc tone. Her chic little hat was of navy taffeta, finished in front with two close-fitting navy wings.

JAMES-LEE. A pretty wedding was recently solemnised at iSt. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Oxford terrace, when Muriel Beryl, youngest 'daughter "f Mr and Airs A. We (Cl.iTstehurch) was married to Lionel Harry, eldest son of Mr and Airs H. E. James CLoburn). The Rev. Nonmui AVebstor was the officiating clergyman, and Mr R. E. Lake presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother-in-law (Mr Charles Rose), wore a charming frock of ivory brocaded sp.tin marocain r, rt on classical lin<<a. Her hand-embroi-dered veil was held with a coronet of orange blossom and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bride wacs attended by two maids of honour. Miss May Allison, of Kainpoi, and Miss Irene James (sister of the bridegroom), of Loburn. .Miss Allison woro a, pastel blue figured crepe do chine frock draped to one side, and tulle veil to match, held i» place with rosebuds, and carried a bouquet to tone. Mies James wore a frock of mauve crepe de chine with touches of silver and tulle veil of mauve. >Sho also carried a shower bouquet. Miss Ivy Olsen, the flower girl, wore n pretty frock of apricot erene de chine with hair rosettes to tone with the frocks of the maids of honour. Her bouquet was A of apricot roses. Master Rex Gill (nephew of the bride 1 acted as page wearing a cream satin suit.

The bridegroom was attended by Air AA'illiam Thomas as best man, and Mr Gourl.-iy as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland,-where Mrs Lee received her guests wearing a. smart navy braided coat-frock " and hat to tone. She carried a. bouquet of red roses. Mrs James (mother ofth'e bridegroom) wore a frock of grey crepe; de chipe and smart grey hat, and carried a. bouquet df violets. .

AA r hen leaving for the honeymoon the bride wore a smart navy gabardine frock with Oriental vtrimmings and navy hat. ~ Mr and Mrs Lionel James's future home will be in AA'ellington.