WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19142, 27 October 1927, 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 fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs Deans, who lias been visiting New Plymouth and Wellington, lias returned to Kiccarton.

Mrs E. Jennings left yesterday for Racecourse Hill, where she is visiting Mrs 11. A. Knight.

Mrs Beauchump Lane, who has been visiting Great Britain, is returning to New Zealand by the Kemucra, due in a few weeks.

Mrs MTaitland Rich and Mrs John Montgomery and her children, who are at present in England, intend returning to New Zealand by a P. and 0. liner leaving about December 16th. Mr Montgomery is at present on his way to New Zoalqnd. Mrs M. 11. Godby (Fcndalton), who has been visiting Wellington, is returning to Christchurch this morning. Mrs J. B. Norris and Miss Betty Norris (Fendalton) are returning to New Zealand by the Niagara, due on November 7th.

Mr and Mrs Maxwell Deans left by the Tahiti for a trip to Sydney.

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Minson are returning this morning from a trip to England and the Continent. Miss Ada Hall (Weston road) has left for Auckland, where she is joining the nursing statfE of the Mater Misericordiie Hospital. Miss Jean. Pierson and Miss Linda Bloor have returned to Christchurch after a short holiday in Timaru. Mr and Mrs H. Peat (Wellington) and Mrs L. Macfarlane (Kaiwarra) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs V. Degraeve (Belgium) and Mr and Mrs F. Petre (Mt. Somers) are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs J. Nolan (Dunedin), : Mr and .Mrs Haszard (Wellington), | and Mr and Mrs C. C. .Roberts (Ash- : burton) are among yesterday's arrivals j r.t the Clarendon Hotel | Tlic ladies of the Prebbletoii ehil- j dren's Christmas party were entertained I on Wednesday morning at morning tea j at the "Ritz" by Mr James Hill, of Prebbloton. EZYWURK IN SPRING CLEANING. New Zealand-made productions in great demand for Spring Cleaning are Ezywurk Varnish Stains, Stove Polish, and Aluminium. There are seven different Stains as well as Stove Polish and Aluminium, and all are v applied with a brush, drying iu five minutes. Stains and Stove Polish, i-pirits Is, -J-pints Is Gd, pints 2s 6d. Aluminium, i-pinta. Is tkl, -i-pints 2s 6d r pints 4s 6d. -6 SUCCESSFUL*"DRLSSMAKERS. High-salaried positions are open wide to girls who are proficient in the art of style creation; yet almost any girl, no matter where she lives, can j learn how simple it is to acquire this art by writing for the Free Booklet, ! "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy,'' to P.O. Bos 20, Te Aro G, Wellington. " —6 NEW PERFUMERY. - Perfumery, Powders, Face-creams, Toiletries, etc. All the requisites for Milady's dressing-table are obtainable at" E. Cameron Smith's, New stocks which have just arrived from Paris and London allow of a very wide selection, and absolute satisfaction is assured even to those with the most exacting tastes. Prices are always reasonable at E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6 Take care of the children's feet. We stock true form shoes in all styles, also a large variety of the well-known "Keltie" brand in half sizes which cannot be surpassed for style and wear. Try ' H. Pnnnell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. P7214 * OILING MOTOR-CARS. The most highly refined motor oil coming into New Zealand isDuckham's, which it is satisfactory to know is British.' Some really remarkable results have been achieved in Christchurch and elsewhere with Duckham's leading to considerable savings in cars' annual oil bills. —2 EASY TO REMOVE DIRT. Just soap and water! What a simple, easy way to remove dirt. But, of course, it all depends on the quality of the soap. Verbena is by far the best soap for saving work and making things _ cleaner. It's first grade—it's pure—it's easy on the hands. Next time try Verbena, and a pleasant surprise is assured you. —6 PRESENTS. Reliable Leather Goods. Ladies' Bags, and Cases. L. H. Drayton, 124 Armagh street. —6

TIMAEU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss G. Roberts (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs E. Gibson, Elizabeth street. Mrs and Mis* Bloy, who were visiiiii:; Timaru. have returned to Christeiii'ireh. Mr and Alls It. V. Wallia have returned to Gore. Miss Greenland (Lli-lifield) is \ biting Christchurch. . Those str.viii" at the Grosveuor Hotel include: Mr and Mrs A. 6hand (l)unedin), Mr A. Kirkland ('l'aieri), Mr R. W. Smith (Christchurch), Mr W. Cunningham (Christ-church). Mr W. JMcDonald (Dunedin), Mr R. King (Christchurch), Mr R. N. Murray (Lake Tekaoo), Mr L. McCarthy (Wellington), Mr J. C Martin -(Christchurch). Mr C R. Dawson (Auckland), Mr "W.' Matthews (Dunedin), Mr W. Kecr.edv (Drummond), Mr J. Lyons (Wellington), Mr "\V. Sheriff (Dunedin). ilr E. M. Downes (Dunedin), Mr E. Sime (Horomta), and Mr 11. H. Richards (Hororata).

Among those staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel are: Mr and Mrs Harlow (Orari), Mr and Mrs E. It. Guinness (Ealina), Mr Roland Guinness (Ealing), Mr V."Grant (Omaha), and .Mr C. V. Gillies (Mayfield). Recent arrivals at thy Dominion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs" \\ . Bates (D;inedin)j Dr. and Mrs Strain (Dunc.iin), Mr and Mrs 11. McClelland fChristchnrch), Mr 'and Mrs F. CI. Rieiie (Honolulu), Mr and Mrs A. Tinner (Christchurch), Mrs Essex (D.mcdin), 'Mrs Duthie (Westport), Miss Sydney (Dunedin), Miss A. Noonau (Christchurch), Miss K. is'oonan (Christchurch), Miss A. C. Rhodes (Dunedin), Miss G. D* Bates (Dunedin), Afiss M. F. Cox (Christchurch). Miss Moody (Christchurch V Mir,s R. McClelland (Christchurch). Miss E. Mazey (Christchurch), Miss Alexander (Christchurch), Miss Rieiie (Honolulu), Miss R. Greenslade (Dunedin,), Miss M. Greenslade (Dunedin). Mr F. Fletcher (Dunedin), Mr 11. Powell (Dunedin), Mr R. J. Finlayson (Sydney), Mr H Hnrley (Christchurch), Mr A. F. H. Morrow (Christchurch), Mr A. Beaton (Christchurch), Mr E. Esses (Dunedin), Mr A. E. Wilson (Auckland), Mr J. Fairburn (Christchurch), Mr D. A. Gunn (Christchurch), Mr C. R. Johnson (Dunedin), Mr, L. G. Bates (Dunedin), Mr D. Cox (Christchurch), Mr A. McCulloeh (Dunedin), Mr A. E. A. Watiiins (Wellington), Mr .S. Toomn.v (Christ-church), and Mr C. Turner (Chiistehureh). Those staying at the Empire Hotel include: Mr P. Meek (Invcreargill), Mr W. McGeorge-Allan (Dunedin), Mr A. E. C. Malhieson (Dunediti), Mr J. P. O'Sullivan (Christchurch), Mr A. Queree (Christchurch), Mr G. Greig (Dunedin), Mr P. L. Donald (Ashburton), Mr R. Ferguson (Christchurch'), Mr W. Avery (Christchurch). Mr D. Oillandcrs (Christchurch), Mr W, •-Smith (Christchurch). Mr C A. Scott (Dunedin),. Mr A. Hall (Dunedin), Mr J. H. Fraser (Dunedin), Mr G. Howes (Christchurch), Mr A. C. Taylor itfiristchnrch), Mr W. Brooks (Chrislr.lturch). Mr R. A. Elliott (Wellingr.m\ Mr S. Clayton (Christchurch), Mr H. X. Christenson (Christchurch), Mr Pilleny_ (Christchurch), and Mr Cockle (Christchurch).

N.Z. ACTRESS'S SUCCESS.

RECEIVES OVATION IN LONDON. (3JT CABLE—PRESS ISSOCIATION—COPTRIGBT.) (AUSTRALIAN A\D X.Z CABLE ASSOCIATION.) LONDON, October 25. Miss Isabel Wilford, the New Zealander (daughter of Mr T. M. Wilford), who was in Australia for four years under the J. C. Williamson management, was the centre of a remarkable scene at the Lyric Theatre, when she unexpectedly . replaced Miss Tallulah Bankhead. ■ who was ill, in the "Garden of Eden." Between the second and third acts the audience was most enthusiastic, and did not allow the orchestra to bo cheering for five minutes, the whole length of the interval. lias there been such an instantaneous success at a West End theatre.

CATHEDRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Visitors to the Cathedral Grammar School 0 sports spent a very pleasant time yesterday in the cricket grounds at Hagley Park, where the smooth turf, th« sheltering trees, and the wide-stretching iopen spaces presented a scone where every prospect pleased. The Rev. Stephen Parr aud .Mrs Parr cordially greeted the many guests, who greatly enjoyed watching the programme of events, 'iir which the boys participated with the greatest enthusiasm. The only fly in the amber —which, after all, is only a sand-flv, and common to all sports gatheringswas the rather touching look in the eyes of the little lads whose ability was not sufficient to obtain for them one of the many really beautiful prizes. The school, which is still comparatively in its infancy,' is .particularly fortunate in the number of the handsome cups which have been presented for annual competition. At 4 o'clock all the visitors were entertained at tea.

Amongst the many present were: Mrs Nevill, Mrs Campbell Gillies. Mr ond Mrs George Morton, Mrs C. Fracr, Mrs R. Gibson, Professor and Mrs J. Shelley, Sirs J. Hervey, Dr. and Mrs Bradshaw. Mr and Mrs R. Browning, Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare, Mrs Tanner, Mrs L. Lewin, Dr. and Mrs Gillett (Kaiapoi), Miss Strouts, Dean and Mrs Carrington, the Rev. C. E. Perry, Mrs Perry, and ; Miss Claire Perry, Miss Bonnie Pincknev, Miss Gates, the Rev. and Mrs Nelson Wright, Miss A. Papprill, the Rev: and Sirs Dyer . (Mount Somers), the Rev. and Mrs Nanson (Belfast). Miss Cook, Mrs Raphael, Mrs Bannehr, Sirs Richard Joughin, Mrs H.. S Leech, Mr andl Mrs Wellbrook, Miss K. Smith, Miss Gertrude Miller, Mr and Mrs Hugh Hobbs. Mrs Cotter, Misses Hey wood, Mr and Mrs Ernest Boulton, Sir and Mrs Hannafin, Miss E. Bull, Mrs J. G. S. Holmes. Mr and Mrs F. Bicknell, Dr. Arthur Sandston, Dr. and Mrs John Guthrie, Dr. Neil Guthrie. Dr. and Mrs Bonar Lindsay, Dr. and Mrs Maurice Louisson. Mrs Bethell, Mr Stanley Jameson, Mrs Frank Crawford, Mr and Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Mrs Voller, Mrs Bucknell, Mrs Pemberton, Mrs F. Scott. Mrs Paul, "Mr and Mrs Harold Beck, Mr and' Mrs 0. L. Bowker. Mrs Kane, Miss H. Musgrave, aud Mrs Tanner.

LONDON PERSONALS. (F.ROM OVK OWS COKBESPOITDEST.) LONDON, September 24. A very welcome visitor to New Zealand will be Lady Augusta Inskip, wife of Sir Thomas AY. H. Inskip, K.C. ; M.P., Solicitor-General, and sister of Lady Alice Eergusson. Lady Augusta, the eldest daugter of the late Earl and Countess of Glasgow, was very popular in the Dominion during her father's term of office as Governor, and most people will remember the anxiety felt when she met with a somewhat serious accident while riding. Lady Augusta leaves by the Aquitania, to connect on Oetober 24th with the Tahiti at San Francisco for Wellington. She will be accompanied by her son, Lieut. E. L. Orr-Ewing. MX'., who is to join the staff of the Governor-General. Lieut. Orr-Ewing's father was the late Mr C. L. Orr-Ewing, M..P. for Ayr Burghs, who died in 1903. This young officer was educated at Harrow and the Royal Militnrv College, and joined the Black Watch in 1918 at the' age of 19. Ho went out to France in July, 1918, and was present at the last advance in Belgium. He was wounded in September and gained the Military Cross then! After the war he served in India with the Ist Battalion The Black Watch, for five rears, and in Scotland r.ince 1924.

M iss Marjoric Bassett (Christchurch) has been on holiday with her brother, Dr. At. Bassett, in Devonshire. Since playing in "Rookery - Nook'' she has done some film work for Stoll's in the war film. "The Guns of Loos." She is hoping to appear in a new play in London some time in October. Mr and Mrs C. Buchanan (Christchurch) and their young daughter spent three months in the Isle of Wight and some time in London. At present they are staying in Paris, and propose visiting Italy and Switzerland in the near future. ' ' Mr and Mrs T. Nicoll (Christchurch) have just finished a tour of England and Scotland in their own car. They were present at the Braemar. Highland gathering. Mi" Nicol! climbed the famous I.ochnagar. They propose returning to Brisbane at the beginning of December. Miss Welsman and Miss Beck (Christchurch) have returned to London after a seven weeks' tour in the North. They went through Shakespeare's country, on to the Lake District, and so to Scotland. They will be leaving for a three weeks' tour of the' Continent in three days. They sail for New Zealand on November Bth, breaking their journey at Egypt and Palestine.

Miss Barbara Musgrave . (Christchurch). who arrived in England in March, left immediately for Bordeghiera, Italy. From there she travelled to Nairobi and stayed for four months before coming back to England via the Cape route. Miss Musgrave arrived in London at the beginning of September and is now going to Brompton Hospital as Sister. Miss Allison Musgrave, who arrived in London a week ago, has taken up her residence at Queen Alexandra House, Kensington, to continue her studies at the Royal College of Music. ■»

Mrs Malfroy v Wellington) and _ her daughters have recently arrived in-London-'to'await the arrival of Mr ,T. O. J. Malfroy from the Argentine, where he has been playing for the English Rugby team. They will stay in England with him until his next term at Cambridge starts. - Later on Mrs Malfroy and her daughters will ao to the South of France.

PARTY AT GOVERNOR'S BAY,

On Saturday last Mr and Mrs W. Greig entertained a number of friends to mark the occasion of the opening of their new woolshed.

Dancing and competitions were enjoyed, excellent music being supplied by I'\ Clephane's Orchestra, and. ertras were played by Miss Avis Colombus During the. evening Mr H. Crowe played a clarinet solo, and songs were sur.g by the Misses Colorabtis (3) and Miss 0. Small and Master A. Small. A lucky-spot waltz was won by ; Mrs W. preig and Mr ; Kaye. Mr Vartha made a very capable M.G. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs Greig, Mr and Mrs Clephane, M" and Mrs Ka\'e. Mr and .Mrs Vartha, Mr. and Mrs Birch, Mr and Mrs Hun'oti, Mr and Mrs tVYmi, Mr and Mrs J. A. Cooke. (.Hornby), Mr and Mrs S'nall, Mr and Mrs W. Harris. Mesdr.tne.s G. Colombus, Fraser, Clarke, «nd Garlick, Misses Thompson, Minnalord, Harris, C. Harvey, A. E. D. and 0. Colombus, G. Clarke, and C. Small, Airssrs A. Butler. Small, (2;, Gibson, Kaye (2), Mather, Wvinan. •iiii'ilnrc, Crow (2), Harris, News tea el, and Steven.

HORORATA GOLF CLUB'S BALL.

• On a. recent evening: the members of the Hoi'orata Golf Olub held their annual ball, which was most successful and enjoyable. The hall was artistically decorated with streamers in black and old rose,- the club's colours flax 3n d greenery, for which Mr "• •frtttle, who was responsible, received great praise. The music was supplied by Jackeon s Orchestra (Christchurch), and extras' were contributed by Misß Oliver, Messrs S. Parker and D. Mitchell. The committee and Hon. secretary, Mr C. D. McGarry, are to oe congratulated on the great success of the function.

During the evening Mr Harry Richards, captnin of the club, gave a brief afceount oi the club's work during the year. Sis matches had been won and sis lost. The captain then presented the following trophies won during the year:—Ladies' Tisdall Cleek Mrs Wm. Stone; ladies' Owen Cup, Miss M. Gillanders; Godfrey Hall Cup (for club champiouship), Mr E. H. Sime; miniature cup, Mr C. JD. McGarry; Pearson Oleek, Mr D. Pearson; medals, Mrs McFarlane, Mr J H. Pearson. Medal matches were won dur' ing the year by Mrs Wm. Stone (IV. Mr T 5" /? e^ 80n Pearson (1), Mr C. 0. Pearson (1), Mr 0. D. McGarry (1) D - Brown (1); captain's trophy', Mr T. E. Pearson. Mr C. D. McGarry the capable and popular secretary, received an ovation on being presented with his trophies Among some of those who were present T Cr t.'- J 1 -r?* rs •Mr and Mrs T H i? ' ? r \r and McMillan (Darfield), Dr. and Mrs Mcl\. Dickson /Pnnl gate), Mr and Mrs J. H. PeSrson cZ. gate), Mr and Mrs C. C. Pearson (Coalgatc) r> n 5? /-> K Pearson, Mr a D d .Mrs C. D, McGarrv . (Coalsrate^ jir S V.^ r Sn( ' rs J- Thome Mr 5? ,^ rs V- S'°ne (Glenroy), Mr and' Mrs Meekmg, Mesdames; G. 0. Derrett T B Jones, E Fleming, J. Crump, H.' Yeates" Jokyll, Mr- and Mrs L. Derrett Mrs MacFarlane, Mrs Gibson (Coalgate). Mrs Hancock, Misses Oliver, K. Harwood (Coal- ?? te) r!-,f T horne - Edith Thomo, A. Tregenza M. Gillanders (Greendale), R. Derrett. Mi Hockridge, Lenmg? D. Adams, \V. Codings (New Brighton), C. Wills (Coalgate), Redrirh \ ( > o rr atc) ' ?rr' - M - Gra L R - Goodrich A. McGarry (Islington), Baylor, E. niulir n° WD p (Cn r> al^ te ' } Va,kcr ' Messrs H. Olner, B. C. Rutherford. D. Pearson S Deihl (Christchurch). R. Rothwelf (Ch'rist,rc/h> .n®""' 30 "; T ? arr .' s , Comely, Watson » (Coalgatc), Mckenzie, G. Kenny (Coalgate), Hill (2), N. Little, H. Breeze P Phillips, P. Parker, Belshaw (Kirwee)' H* Thorn e, M. Thorne, E. H. Sime, Patterson, Cartwright, Earl (Coalgate), Cox, Sullivan X J. Percy, A. Whyte (Hornby), Hagertv, H. Morland. A. Ferguson, W. A. Nelson. D*. Collings (Xew Brighton), and many others.

f WEDDINGS. PALMER—CLARK. A wedding that excited much kindly interest, particularly in University circles was celebrated yesterday, when Miss Jessie Patricia Clark, only daughter of -Mr and Mrs Francis Clark, ■'Greeuhithe," Shirley, was married to Mr Leonard Russell Palmer, second of .Mr and Mrs W. L. Palmer, Brifhtwater, Nelson, and a member" of tha literary staff of The Pkes-j. The ceremony took place at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, which had" been beautifully decorated for the occasion, the Rev, Otho Fitzgerald, assisted by the Rev. R. .Newcombe, officiating." Mr Arthur Lilley was organist and Mr Clark gave away his daughter. The bride looked most attractive in her high-waisted frock of blush pink brocaded crepe de chine, with tight bodice, slightly rucked and pointed in front. The scalloped skirt fell over a hem of silver lace, which also outlined the neck and bordered the long tulle sleeves. Her veil of softest pink tulle embroidered in cream fell from a coronet of pink and silver finished with posies of orange blossom at the sides, and she carried a bouquet of shaded pink flowers. The attendant bridesmaids, Misses YVinna Cos and Nolo Ward. wore frocks of mignonette green georgette, with slightly tucked bodices, long ', sleeves, and" two-tiered skirts, formed of crystal pleated flounces. Their mignonette green crinoline hats were banded with velvet and their bouquets were of a deeper tone of pink than that of the bride. Mr Raynor Dart acted as best man and Mr W. Te Awarau was groomsman.

The wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at Shirley, where about a hundred guests expressed best wishes for the future happiness of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Clark wore a handsome frock of amethyst marocain with long revers scalloped 011 to velvet of the same shade and vestee of cafe au lait lace. Her black visca straw hat was trimmed with an osprey at one side and she carried a bouquet in tones of amethyst and violet. Mrs Palmer, the bridegroom's mother, wore a black satin dress with touches of Oriental. embroidery, black tailored coat, and smart black hat. In her bouquet were repeated the colours of the embroidery on her^rock. Later, the bride travelled in a lichen green marocain jumper suit, banded with beige and brick red, and a beige visca straw hat with green and brick red motifs. She carried a coat of navy pilot cloth with long roll collar and deep cuffs of light grey fur.

REED—GREIG. Knox Church was festively decorated yesterday with arum lilies, marigolds, and azaleas, for the marriage of Winifred Boyd,- third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Greig, Wairarapa terrace, and Alan Arthur Gilmour, only surviving son of Mr and Mrs A. C. Reed, Merivale. The Rev. Dr. Erwin performed the ceremony and Mr W. JJillington was organist. The bride, who was escorted by ~er father, wore an uncommon -model frock of primrose georgette, mounted on blossom pink georgette. The tiny collar, deep hem, and long sleeves were 'adorned with handsome Richelieu ffembroidery and the waistline was defined with deep yandykes of pin-tucks and lines of hemrstitching. Her long veil of primrose: tulle edged with gold lace was. arranged to form a coronet of lace with a tiny bunch of orange blossom at each side, and she carried a bouquet of primroses, pink rosebuds, and piftk sweet peas. The bridesmaids, Mi6s Maisie Greig,, this pride's sister, and Miss Isabel Scott, her cousin,' wore sleeveless frocks of "georgette, Miss Greig's, being banded arid hemmed with ecru 'lace*.and Miss Scott's, with silver lace embossed with green. Miss Greig's hat was of green visca straw with touches of ecru, and Miss Scott's of ecru • straw trimmed with green, and both carried bouquets of pink tulips to match their .pink shoulder posies. The bridal group was completed by two dear little . flower-girls, Betty Beaven, the* bride's niece, and Mary Mac Donald, the bridegroom's niece. Both wore dainty_ little frocks of pink crepe de chine with picot edged frills, velvet bands in their hair, and finished with tiny bunches of pink flowers to match the tight little posies which they carried.

Mr''Douglas Hall, of Taumarunui, was best man, and Mr H. H. P., Ballantyne was groomsman. After the ceremony, a small reception was held by the bride's parents at their home at Fendalton. Mrs ■Greig wore black georgette embroidered in black silk and relieved with vestee of finely-pleated white georgette. ' Her coat was of black corded silk and she wore a black crinoline straw hat trimmed with ospreys, and carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers. Mrs Reed, the bridegroom's mother, wore a handsome black marocain dress and fuchsia hat to match her bouquet. Mrs Malcolm Beaven, the bride's sister, wore black georgette with touches of royal blue and silver, and a black hat. Mrs A. Mac Donald, the bridegroom's 3ister, wore a pale grey pleated frock and hat to tone, and Miss Gertrude Greig's dress of pussy willow silk was patterned in pink and flame and worn with a pink hat. * When Mr and Mrs Alan Reed left for their wedding trip, the bride wore an uncommon Norfolk suit of fawn and chocolate brown flecked worsted, a chocolate brown crochet straw hat with appliqued motifs, and a musquash coat.

TOBIN—MacGIBBON. The sun, which had been truant for a few days, shone brightly yesterday for the marriage of Riria Johnston (Girlie), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs -John Mao Gibbon, Durham street Noi;th, and James O'Hara, eldest son of the Rev. and Mrs C. A. Tobin, "Glen Yr Avon," Burwood. The personal popularity of the bride and bridegroom accounted for the unusual interest taken in the wedding, which was celebrated by the Rev. Norman Webster, at St. Andrew's Church,. artistically decorated for the happy occasion with lilac, tulips, and azaleas. Mr Robert Lake rendered nuptial music, Mr George Tobin was his brother's best man, and Mr Walter Mac Gibbon was groomsman.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a dainty model frock of ivory georgette, with round neck :.nd long hishop sleeves, inset with the finest lace, which also formed the front panel of the dress. The full skirt, .shirked at the waist, was uncommonly trimmed with three picot-edged frills meeting at the waist, where a large ornament of brilliants and silver added a distinctive note to the frock. Her ivory hand-embroidered tulle veil, lent by her aunt, Mrs Robert Chapmau. was held with posies of orange blossom buds at the sides and a half circlet of buds at the back of the head. The only touch of colour was in'ber beauti-

ful bouquet of cream roses and pale pink blooms. Misses Ella and Joyce Mac Gibbon, the bride's sisters, acted as bridesmaids. Their frocks were made alike of lilac and hyacinth blue georgette respectively. with graduated tucks on the skirts and pretty little vests of blush pink georgette. The long sleeves were tight to the elbow, then, very full and gathered into narrow cuffs, and the girdles of velvet ribbon were tied at the back. Their hats were of crinoline straw to match their frocks, and each was trimmed with a large shaded flower on the brim. Both carried posies of blue and lilac flowers with gold streamers. The wedding reception, at which about a hundred guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs Mac Gibbon, yraa

held at the Winter Garden- ' wore a charming model finely collar and rerers of V ' jj nv continued to form a deep • titfks on the shoulders and at the waist and inset medallio formed effective tnnnmii„> . . _ ,• l wide sleeves were banded w , Her black satin hat I had aning band of stitched taffeta and an ornament at one side,. and her bouquet of tulips added a vivkl tou( * o our. Mrs Tobin. the bridegroonis mother, wore a smart three-pi . of chenille cloth with touches of beige and a black hat. , The bride 1 * traveling dress J™*;' French model of hydrangea blue cHpo de chine, with skirt box-pleated in front and bodice finished m white georgette collar, and narrow blue belt. Her hat of corded ribbon *o match was stitched with silver and finished with a brilliant ornament ni front. She also wore a beige charmelaine coat and fox fur.

CAREY —INGLIS. . A large gathering of friends and well-wishers assembled yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's Church. Mern ale, to witness the marriage of ojbiL cl * est daughter-of Mr J. A. Inglis, or Dunedin, and Pearce, only son of Air and Mrs A. F. Carey, Papanui road. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony, Mr Alfred Worsley was organist, and Mr Inglis gave away his daughter. Masses of azaleas, artistically arranged, and the warm tints of maple leaves formed an effective setting for the picturesque wedding group. The bride wore at simple cut frock of ivory souple satin of exclusive design. The plain bodice, with round neck and tight sleeves pointed over the hands, was finished at the waist with trails of orange blossom buds, and tho narrow box-pleat pane} on the front of the skirt was embroidered with pearls, while on one side was a largo satin bow. lined with gold tissue,- the ends of., which formed a narrow train. •Her charming head-dress was of blister pearls , outlined with seed-pearls, wide in front and narrowing to a single row at the back. From'it fell her tulle veil embroidered in gold, and she carried a bouquet of white' flowers. Misses Roma Carey, the bridegroom's sister, and Effie and Barbara Inglis, the bride's sisters, formed an attractive bevy of attendants. Miss Carey's frock was of soft hyacinth blue ninon patterned with flame roses, mounted on crepe de chine, slightly pouched at the waist over an inset band of plain blue ninon, which also formed the long, pointed cuffs and the hem falling into a point at one side. Her beige crinoline straw hat was banded with flame ribbon and she carried a bouquet of gold and flame azaleas. The bride's sisters woro charming little frocks of primrose taffeta' with square necks and scalloped hems, and bandeaux of cowslips and forget-me-nots, which also formed their shoulder posies. Their bouquets were also of azaleas. . Mr Neil Irwin acted as best man.

The wedding reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Carey, the latter wearing a beautiful model frock of black georgette, inset' with black lace and opening in front over a foundation of, cameo pink pleated georgette. Her hat of black satin and lace was trimmed with multi-coloured flowers at one side, and lier bouquet was of tulips. When Mr and Mrs Pearce Carey left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing ail ensemble of delphinium blue, with flnely-ploated georgette frock, smartly- touched with cerise; a tailored charmelairie coat, and a chic little hat with pearl ornament.

DODDS—OWERS... A pretty wedding was solemnised on Monday at St. Stephen's Church, Shirley, between Gwendolyn Mabel, only daughter of jfr. and Mrs. F. P. Owers, of St. Albans, and Gilbert, William l>odds, only son of Mr and the late Mrs W. IV Doddfe, of Otaki. The ceremony was performed by . the Rev. J, R. Hervey, and Mr A. Hoare, who presided at the organ, played appropriate music. The bride, who entered the church with, her father, wore-a dainty frock of white crepe de chine, smocked aind trimmed with pearls, a coronet, of orange blossom and veil heavily embroidered in siltor and gold tinsel. She carried a beautiful bouquet of hothouse flowers. The chief bridesmaid, Miss M. Hoare, wore a pretty frock of pale blue taffeta, trimmed with silver lace'j and carried a bouquet of apricot flowers. The second bridesmaid, Miss A. Dodds, sister of the bridegroom, wore a pale mauve taffeta, the long bodice being prettily rucked, and she carried a -bouquet of pale mauve flowers.

Mr R. Owers and Mr G-. .Owers, brothers of the bride, acted in the capacities of best man and groomsman respectively. The' wedding breakfast was held at Dixieland, where Mrs Owers, Wearing a frock of black crepe de cnine with accordion-pleated panels, vest of white georgette, and hat to match, received her guests. When the bride left for the hpneymoon, which is to be spent motoring south, she wore a frock of pervenche blue crepe de chine, trimmed with champagne georgette, large satin straw hat, and tailored coat to match. The bridegroom was the recipient of a beautiful fruit salad bowl, mounted on a silver frame, and an oak chiming clock, suitably inscribed, from the employees of the Hoover Co. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Dodds's future home will he in Dunedin. , "

WILLIAMS—NEIDSON. A very pretty wedding was recently celebrated quietly at Lincoln at the residence of Mrs S. 0. Malaquin, sist.er of the bridegroom. The Rev. F. Robertson, of the Lincoln Presbyterian Church, officiated. The bride was Annie Gardiner Neilson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Neilson, and the bridegroom Henry Ormondy Williams, fifth son of Mrs M. J. Williams, nil t of Christchurch. The bride wore a frock of rose beige repp cloth with knife-pleated skirt, daintily trimmed with, salmon pink georgette, with crinoline -hat to match. She carried a Victorian posy. She was attended by her sister, Miss Margaret Neilson, who wore a pink floral frock, with a white crinoline hat. She also, carried a posy. Mr Walter Whittaker acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs S. O. Mala-, quin, the hostess wearing a fawn ieilk marocain frock. Among those present were: Mrs M. J. Williams (mother of th© bridegroom). Mr and Mrs W. Whittaker, Misses M. Neilson, I. Neilson, M. Attwood, and G. Malaquin. Mr Hay ton Williams, and the Rev. F. Robertson.

The Kashmiri Cabaret will be held at Joyland Theatre, New Brighton, on Saturday evening. A "carnival supreme", will he featured with the latest novelties, and special musio will be supplied by Les. Grummitt's orchestra.