WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19162, 19 November 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will b6 pleased to receive for publication in tbe '•Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Snch 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 Douglas Cox (Kowai Bush) is tho guest of Mrs W. 0. Campbell, Fendalton. Mrs Cox is leaving for Dunedin next week, to be present at Miss Nancarrow's wedding. Miss Hillary Buss is visiting Mrs Bruce Todd, Waipara Downs. Mr and Mrs Chambers (Havelock North, Hawke's Bay), Miss Chambers, and Mr Bernard Chambers are arriving in Christ-church from the north, and will motor to Dunedin for the wedding of Mr Bernard Chambers, who is to be married next week to Miss Marjorie Nancarrow, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Fosbery Nancarrow, of Dunedin. Miss Nancarrow was formerly a pupil at St. Margaret's College, and has many friends in Christchurch.

Miss B. Wilson (Rotorua). who has been visiting her sister, Mrs J. REvans, Chester street, has returned to Rotorua.

Mrs Burnes-Loughnan has issued invitations for a reception of welcome to Mr Joseph Hislop, the celebrated tenor, and Mrs Hislop. The gathering will be held at Ballantyne's on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Betty Hobbs is visiting Mrs McDougall, Donetter, Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Norah Isobel, daughter of Mrs and the late Dr. E. Henley. Napier, to William Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs W. W. Bird, Wellington. Mr and Mrs Charles Gordon and Mr lan Gordon (Hawke's Bay) are visiting Christchurcn, and will leave shortly for Dunedin for the Chambers —Nancarrow wedding next week. Miss V. W. Trott (Timaru) is staying at the Clarendon Hotel.

Miss Horton, Miss Fowle (Auckland), Mrs T. Young (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. H. Ling and Miss Hutchings (England) are among the guests at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs H. Druiffie (London) and Mr and Mrs E. R. Neil (Nelson) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Miss Maher (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs J. Bowden (Timaru),. Mr R. W. Simpson (Timaru), and Mr J. D. Mitchell (Oamaru).

At the residence of Mrs A. Manhire,- Carlton Mill road, a most enjoyable "pantry evening" .was given in honour of Miss Doreen Winsor, who is shortly to he married. Amongst those present were: Mrs A. Manhire, Mrs Max Manhire, Mrs F. Woods, Mrs Wass, Misses Doreen Winsor, Juanita Manhire, Ada Wass, Kathleen Clark, Inez Clark, Nancy Firth, Ruby Jacobs, Nell Gofton, Alice Gofton, Estelle Woods, Winnie Winsor, and Madge Winsor.

MOENY'S PERFUMEEY. Everyone knows the unsurpassable quality of Moray's toilet requisites; and the news that E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square, has just opened a huge shipment of Morny's is greeted enthusiastically by many. Perfumes, face-powders, compacts, shaving-bowls, soaps, and a myriad of other dainty things are offered, and you will find the prices exceptionally reasonable.—6 Free Foot Examination. Mr Patterson, representative of Dr. Scholl's Institute (London, New York) now in attendance at H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. Foot sufferers should secure appointments early, as visit is limited to November 15th to 22nd. Air advice free. 'Phone 694. ~6 HER PRETTIEST CLOTHES. "I have always longed to become a good dress designer," writes Miss L. G. Harris, Christchurch, "but lack of experience made me afraid to handle a pair of scissors. After a few months' training by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences I am able to design the prettiest clothes I have ever - worn at one-third the' Bhop prices." Any girl can learn the secrets of style creation by writing for Free Booklet, "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy," to P.O Box 26, Te Aro, G, Wellington. —2

SOOTHING AND REFRESHING; It is not always possible to avoid unduly exposing your delicate skin to the scorching sun and hot winds. It is, however, possible to avoid the discomforting results of sun and wind burn by timely application of the right cream or lotion. We have in stock a large variety of soothing, refreshing, and protective preparations specially compounded for this purpose. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —6 ' VISITORS To Town should inspect Ladies' Bags, Cases, and Travel .Goods AT L. H. DRAYTON, 124' Armagh street, near Colombo sfree't, —D3276

A grand concert, organised by Mrs J. S. Temple and Mrs J. E. Hall, will L* held at the Liberty Theatre on Sunday evening next, in aid of the of the Mission building fund. Doors, will be open.it 7.-Jo p.m. Many leading; artists will appear in a well varied programme, and patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening.

A concert party arranged by Mrs J. C. Holmes visited the Receiving Home recently. Songs were contributed by the following: Mrs Sierakowski, Misses G. Langridgc, Hollander, and N. Bowden, Messrs. Jones, Mann, Allison. Sampson, and Lightfoof. Manning's Orchestra supplied spirited music and a flute solo by Mr W. Hay was greatly appreciated! Mrs Harrison and Miss Sampson acted as accompanists. Cars were kindly lent by Messrs Mansfield, T. Wilks, Scott, and Price.

M At a meeting of the Hospital Lady I Visitors' Association it was decided to ' hold a sale of patients' occupational work on Wednesday, December 7rh, at 3 p.m., in St. Andrew's Schoolroom. Besides the work there will be other attractions such as Christmas tree, cake stall, afternoon tea, and strawberries and cream, the latter presided over by the president, Lady Rhodes. The committee have decided that as greater interest is being shown in occupational work done by the patients they will i in future hold an annual sale of work , on the first Wednesday in December. KINDERGARTEN BIRTHDAY s PARTY. On Thursday afternoon, the Phillips- > town Free Kindergarten celebrated its sixteenth birthday. Fortunately the ' weather was line, but the wind a little | too cold and boisterous to allow any ' part of the proceedings to be held outside. By the time the long line of ' happy little people were ready to come " marching in, the seats arranged tor " tho visitors wer3 all occupied. Miss " Hull (kindergarten organiser) opened the proceedings, with a few words of 5 welcome to the visitors, then to her . surprise. a.small girl presented her with ) a beautiful bunch of rose's in the name of all the children. . All present sang the National Anthem a* the Union y Jack was unfurled, j For half an hour the children enterr tained their guests with their pretty * action songs from nursery rhymes. At tea-time the school-room presented a festive appearance. From the ceiling - hung paper streamers of red and white (the school colours), and clusters of f coloured balloons, while each child 3 wore a gay paper cap, made by the j mothers. . The tables were decorated , with vases of flowers, and red paper streamers, and each child used a red ■ paper plate vith a white paper goose in the centre, the handiwork of the teachers. Fire iced rainbow cakes made by some of the mothers were much ap» ' predated, one most elaborately iced, and decorated with a silver bell and ; the sixteen candles. Before tea the children sang sweetly their school song and their grace. When they left, each [ child was presented with a balloon and . a toy, gifts from two of the mothers. t The behaviour of the children throughout was admirable, showing the patience and perseverance which had > been bestowed upon them bv Miss l Suckling and her efficient staff of * teachers. A delicious afternoon tea was served I to the visitors by the mothers. It r will be a long time before all present, _ both old and young, will forget the , very enjoyable sixteenth birthday party of the PliiHipstow.n Kindergarten. DANCE AT SUMNER. i • As the result of a large number of j invitations issued by Mr and Mrs J. i, Merritt, the Sumner Town Hall was t packed last night at a dance given by t his parents in honour of the return of 3 W. E. Merritt, the representative s cricketer. No more popular or successful gathering has been seen in the building since the return of the men after the war. The decorations consisted of a scheme of streamers in red, i blue, andl pink, with roses and floral decorations on the stage. An excellent local orchestra, consisting of I Messrs F. Fox, L. Griffiths, S. Crisp, ; A. Hunnibell, K. Allen, and M. Bowman, supplied a varied programme of ' dance music, and three sittings en- ; joyed dainty refreshments at supper time. Extras were played by Miss Rita Fox. Amongst those present were: —Mr ■ and Mrs W. H. Nicholson, Mr and Mrs ■ J. D. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs G. F. 1 Allen, Mr J. M. B. Crawford, Mr H. > Buttle, Mr and Mrs G. Harper, Mr 1 and Mrs A. A. Cheshire, Mr and Mrs ! T. Prebble, Mr and Mrs E. Stocks, Miss 1 K. Selby, Mr and Mrs .R. Clarke, Mr , and Mrs B. McGarry, Mr and Mrs E. ' Newman, Mr and Mrs A. Graham., Mr and Mrs J. AVilliams, Mrs Fluerty, Mr and Mrs 11. King, Mr and Mrs J... i Browne, Mr and Mrs A. Burrell, Mr and Mrs H. Wilson, Mr and Mrs : Holden, Mr and Mrs L. Petersen, Mr > and Mrs 'Philips, Mr and Mrs T. Cook, Mr and Mrs G. Gerard, Mrs Page, : Miss E. Page, Mrs Thomson, Miss » May Merritt, Miss Eva Merritt, Miss > Cunningham, Miss Bell, Miss L. Reni wick, Miss W. Ford, Miss B. Dickson, > Miss M. Wells, . Miss P. Lancaster, * Miss J. Lancaster, Miss E. Liston, - Misses M. and D. Tarby, Misses T. . and P. Smith, Miss A. Taylor, Miss H. ! Cook, Miss E. Anderson, Miss M. Boot, Miss A. Carter, Miss M. Carr, Miss M. Dacre, Miss B. Browne, Mrs Liston, Miss D. Southerwood, Mrs Waterj house, Misses A. and E. Bailey, Misses; M. and D. Fluerty, Miss Gl" Carter, Miss E. Hislop, Miss F. Allen, Miss B. Weir, Miss M. Browne. Miss Lily Baldj will, Misses J. and K. Phillips, Miss Olga Scrgison, Messrs A. and B. Hawker, J. Merritt, sen., J. Merritt, jun., E. Merritt, W. E. Merritt, M. Candy, M. Hobbs, Smith, F. Bell, L. and P. Boulton, W. H. Jackson, K. ) G. Shrimpton, M. Willis, TI. Barnett. T. Smith, J. Clark. G. Ell, F. Andrews. D. Pugh, Bell, J. Baker, K. Thompson, W. Priest, A. McKenzie, A. Jensen, W. Carter, 0. Sarelius, H). Carter? Southerwood, Hill. C. Jack-. > son, F. Wootton, M., D., and G. Dawe, J., W.. and R Hampton, C, E., and K. Allen, M. 'Robert*, "W. Hartnell, i Dorrizzie, M. Hullett, 0. Barnett, S. 1 East, F. and G. Goodenough. R. Boyce, V. Blackniore, and J. Bamford. A SUMMER FOOD HINT. It is really surprising the rich, piquant difference that can be given to cold meat by flavouring it with the Military Pickle known so widely as the "perfect seasoner." The Military Pickle quickens appetite and adds td vour appreciation of food. All grocers ' sell it. —2

HOME ECONOMICS' ASSOCIATION.

HANDWORK DISPLAY. Many and diverse are the opinions held about the present education system of New Zealand, and often does the business man of to-day sigh wistfully for the days of a decade ago, when an office boy could write legibly, add —and even subtract —accurately, and sometimes make a verb agree with its subject in number and person. But whatever fault may be found with the present syllabus, there can be no doubt that in one branch, at least, education has made great strides. That branch is hand-work. Yesterday, at the Y.M.C.A. concert hall, a display of schools' handworK. was held, under the auspices of that excellent body, the Home Economics' Association. Included in the exhibition was the needlework of primary school children, ranging from the coloured stitching of baby hands and dolls', caps and jumpers knitted by pupils of Std. 1., to the pretty embroidered frocks and the tunics and knickers made by girls of Std. VI. No two articles were exactly alike, and it was plain to even a casual observer that the children were encouraged to develop their own ideas, and that originality was fostered in every way.

Tho exhibit of the pupils of the Technical School was greatly admired. It included beautiful examples of crossstitch, effective lazy-daisy work, handsome appliques, Richelieu, and drawnthread work.

In the School of Arts' exhibit of lovely cushions, cosies, and tablecloths, the harmonious blending of colours was particularly pleasing and added to the effectiveness of the cleverly-executed designs. The pupils of the Normal School woodwork centre showed a splendid collection of stools, pen and ink stands, coal-scuttles, inlaid trays, stands for work baskets, shaving cabinets, letter boxes, and wheel-barrows, all made from discarded material, such as old school desks and benzine tins.

But .the most interesting, and the most cheering' exhibit of all was that of a special class of retardates, who are pupils of West Christchurch School. The class was formed in this school only at the beginning of the present year, and it is in charge of Miss Clark. Under her skilled and patient direction, the little retardates have learnt concentration, and have made wonderful progress in hand-work, as was shown by the cleverly-made baskets of all descriptions, trays, table-napkin rings, raffia-covered coat-hangers, oven cloths, and kettle holders—ra fine collection.

Tn the evening, Miss Blackmore presented the Association's trophy, held last year by the Shirley School, to this year's winners, the pupils of St. Albans School.

The St. Albans girls danced some picturesque folk-dances during the evening. The following is the prize list: — Technical College, Jean Alexander and May Fuller (equal) Ist: Estille Busch 3rd. Primary schools: Std. VI., ~ Harewood School, Ist; Ouida Thomas, Bromlev School, 2nd; Avis Mauger, Bromley School, 3rd. . Std. V. :• Elsie Cheals, Wharenui School, Ist; Laurie Coad,. Linwood School, 2nd; Hazat Stretch, Harewood School, 3; Std. IV.: Shona Campbell. East Christchurch School Ist; Marjorie Richardson, St. Albans School, 2nd; Olive Reeves, Linwood School,. 3rd. Std. III.: M. McDougall, St. Albans School, Ist; Rita Dow, St. Albans, 2nd;' Ethel Henkell, Addington School, 3rd. Std. II.: Janet Leighton, St. Albans, Ist; Joyce Tucker, Linwood, 2nd; Harewood School, 3rd. Std. I.: Elsie Brand, Richmond School, Ist; Marine Webb. Shirlev School, 2nd; Mona McGmgan. Shirlev School, 3rd; Infants: Joan Booth, Shirlev School Ist; Kyle Hyde; Shirley School, 2nd: Daisy rlocfejy, Haiewood School, 3rd. Special prizes :—Technical College: S°S S . Smitn - trophv (presented bv H.8..-J.), won by St. Albans School, 50 points Runners-up were. Linwood School. 48 points, and Addington, 46 points. The judges were Miss Dyer of Wellington. Mrs Moore, of Papanui and Miss E. Thompson, of Cashmere. COMING-OF-AGE DANCE.

Mr and Mrs W. Brydon gave a pleasant dance on Thursday night at Dixie, land to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter Olive. About one hundred and fifty guests were invited; The music was supplied by Blogg's orchestra. Mrs Brydon wore a becoming gown of wine-coloured georgette, and her daughter's pretty frock of opalescent beaded net, over pale pink.satin; and her bouquet, a gift from her. aunt, was of pink roses. During supper, which was served at a long horse-shoe table, the health of the guest of honour was proposed by Mr J. Liggins, and Mr George Binney responded for Miss Brydon. The tables were gay with roses, daisies and antirrhinums. The two-tiered cake was decorated with black witches for luck and twenty-one candles.

Among those present were: Mr and Mrs J. Liggins, Mr and Mrs B. Ellison, Mr and Mrs E. Humn, Mr and Mrs A. Adams, Mr and Mrs. Mercer, Mr and Mrs Kirkness, Mr and Mrs Freeman, Mesdames W. Brydon, E. . Whiteacre (Wellington), E. Purdon, B. Cresswell, A. Hebden, Misses Gwen Kirkness, Rewa Campbell, Madge Duncan, Maisie Brown, Muriel Swanston, Hazel Neville, Ada Purdon, Dorothy Manhire, E. McTigue, Doris Barnett, Marjorie Beattie, G. Strachan, Billie Strachan, Doris Tucker, Gladys Searing, Phyllis Dunkley, Connie Dennis, Girlie Hannah, Estella Courtier, Eileen Bamford, B. Price, Joan Taylor, Nella Mayo, Phyllis Coombs, Phyllis Berggren, Dorothy Berggren, Evelyn Cresswell, Emily Thorn, L. Phillip,. Connie Brydon, Ethel Brydon, and others.

I P.W.M. CONFERENCE. The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Conference met again yesterday morning and adopted reports on Busy Bees, Maori .Missions, Missionary Manses, and the Scattered Members' League. In the afternoon, Mrs Dill, of Tetoki, gave an interesting address on ''Homo Missions," She told of the difficulties of the work in her district. She had three Sunday Schools under her charge. She managed them with the help of one little girl of thirteen. Sister Annie followed with, a telling address on her work amongst the Maoris. She worked in the Tuhoi district at Ruatahuna. Sister Arnold, on furlough from the Punjab Mission, India, gave an interesting talk about her work in the Jagahhri Hospital. She told of the immense value of the hospital work. Child welfare work was receiving attention too, and infant mortality was on the decrease. The missionaries were taking light and healing to many a poor woman.

WEDDINGS. WALKER— GOODE, The wedding took place recently at Cambridge terrace Methodist Church of Mavis Eveline, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. E. Goode, of St. Albans, to George Edward, only son of Mr and Mrs \\.°L- Walker, of Fendalton. The Kev. J. Harris officiated and Miss G. Harris presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an effective frock of ivory crepe de chine, with medallions of filet lace, while an embroidery veil, held with circlet of orange blossom, fell iust below the skirt. The bridal bouquet was of cream roses, freesias, and lilies of the valley and ferns, held with loiit cream streamers. The bridesmaid, Miss Joyce Goode, of Dunedin, niece of the bride, wore a charming little frock of shell-pink crepe de chine, embroidered in palest blue, arid carried a Victorian posy of pinks and forget-me-nots held with streamers of pale blue. Mr Charles Fuller attended as best On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Miss Jean Moir. The reception was held at Dixieland, the guests being received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Goode's attractive frock was of navy silk, with vest of silver radium lace. The final touches were added by a bat of black crinoline straw, trimmed with French flowers, and a bouquet of pansies, merging from palest to deepest blue. Mrs Walker wore a frock of black silk, with rich Oriental embroidery with hat of red crinoline straw, trimmed with shaded ribbon, and carried a bouquet of deep red roses and carnationsLater Mr and Mrs Walker left on their wedding trip, Mrs Walker wearing a frock of Air Force blue crepe de chine, hat and shoes to tone, and blue charmelaine coat. BROWN—KEEN. The wedding took place at St. John's Church, Latimer square, on Wednesday, of Mabel Evelyn, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Keen, Bealey Avenue, and Donovan Melville, son of Mr and Mrs J. Brown, "Hatherton," Dean's avenue. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. F. Coursey, and bridal music was rendered by Mr E. Lomas. The bride entered the church escorted by her father, and attended by her sisters, Misses Elsie and Lily Keen, as bridesmaids.

Her charming sleeveless frock was of ivory georgette, heavily embroidered in crystal beads above the vandyked waistline, and with the same wide floral design, repeated as a border to the skirt, the scalloped hem-line of which was outlined in ■ lines of closer beading and to match the rounded neck. Her tulle veil was hand-em-broidered, and held in position by_ a circuit of orange-blossom and white flowers, artistically arranged, composed her bouquet. The bridesmaids wore dainty frocks of apple-blossom pink georgette with front panel of_ velvet and pink forget-me-nots, in pin-tuck-ed semi-fitting bodices. The skirts were composed of wide tucks, finished with forget-me-nots. Their, wide hats_ of black Swiss crinoline straw were trimmed with velvet ribbon and flowers at the side, and they carried early Victorian posies of the palest pink. Mr S. Rantin was best man, andMr Lawrence Cutler was groomsman. The reception was held at the Winter Garden, where guests were received by Mrs Keen, wearing an attractive frock of navy crepe mariette, with crystal pleated panel of Sahara brown crepe-de-chine, smartly finished with narrow ties lined with the paler shade. Her; hat was of navy faille with a pearl ornament, and she carried » posy of roses and maiden-hair fern arid wore a smart grey fox fur. Mrs Brown, the' bridegroom's mother, wor<s. a tailored costume of black cloth, a hat of black crinoline straw with trimmings of ribbon- and roses. Mrs Eric Bartram (Ashburton), sister of the bride, wore a model frock of bois:derose crepe de chine, and a black crinoline hat trimmed with red roses and velvet ribbon. The bride's travelling frock was floral " crepe de chine _in shades of cornflour blue and pale pink smocked in points at the shoulders, with long V-shaped vest and hem of hois-de-rose, and her tailored coat was bois-de-rose charmalaine. Her hat was of visca straw to tone, trimmed with flower clusters, and she also wore a

red fox fur. ~ .

MAYNE—-LEECH. A very pretty evening wedding, creating considerable interest, took place at St. John's Church, Rangiora, on Wednesday, when Miss Ena Leech, daughter of Mrs John Leech, "Thornbank," was married to Mr 0. H. Mayne, of Hawera. The church was beautifully decorated with roses and lilies, by the girl friends of the bride, whose popularity was evidenced by the large number of friends assembled at the church. The Rev. Mr Feron performed the ceremony, and Mr Thrower was the organist. v The bride entered the church escorted by her brother, Mr G. J. Leech, of Blenheim. She wore a Victorian frock of silver tissue, the _ tightly-fitting bodice being outlined with pearls, and the full skirt bordered 1 with wide silver lace. The bridal veil was held in place with orange blossom, some of which was worn by her grandmother at Penrith, England, on her wedding day, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies.

The bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy Leech and Miss Nancy Morrish, wore frocks of silver and blue shot, tissue, with bands of cornflower blue georgette and quaint head dresses of silver and tiny rose' buds. They carried posies of honey suckle, pink roses, and maidenhair fern. Little Jane Leech, niece of the bride, was also in attendance.

Mr Maurice Leech and Mr Gerald Stoddart acted as best man and groomsman respectively. After the ceremony, the guests were received on the lawn at "Thornbank" by the bride's mother, who wore a handsome frock of black crepe de chine inset with lace, under a black corded silk coat; and a smart black hat with silver mount. She carried a pretty bouquet of apricot roses and fern. The supper tables were charmingly arranged with sweet peas,, and a beautiful wedding bell, -arranged by friends of the bride, was suspended over the bride's table.

After the usual toasts had been honoured, the bride and bridegroom led the way to the dining-room, where dancing was enjoyed for a few hours. Mr and Mrs Mayne left amidst the sood wishes of her many friends, Mrs Mayne wearing a prettv green floral crepe de chine frock, with hat to match, and a t>mart fawn coat with touches of brown.

CASEY—GAINSFORD. A very pretty wedding of interest was solemnised at the Catholic Church Cave, recently, when Evelvn Margaret, second daughter of Mr ahd Mrs Gainsford, Cave, was married to v n a " c,s > fifth s on of Mr and Mrs Gerald Casey, Timaru. The ceremony was performed bv Rev. Father v- an x a -'. \ h ,° afte rwards celebrated £ up * ~ ! 1 , 1 M ? ss - The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given awav bv her tather, wore a charming frock of cream georgette and silver lace, trimmed with pearls and orange blossom. m - bea H ' limerick lace veil was neid m place with a coronet of orange f° m^ and she carried a shower bouquet. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eileen Gainsford, who wore a mauve georgette frock with deep hem of white fur, and a large crinoline straw hat. with velvet ribbon, and multi-coloured flowers on the

side. She carried a bouquet of shaded flowers.

Mr Richard Casey, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. As the bridal party left the church, the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by her nephew, little Kevin Casey. A reception was held at the parents' residence, "Highfield," wiure Mrs Gainsford received her guests wearing a handsome frock of black marocain, relieved with touches of cocoa-coloured crepe de chine. Her beige straw hat was trimmed with ribbon and flowers, and she carried a posy of rosebuds. Mrs Casey, mother of the bridegroom, wore a smart frock of black repp, and large black hat. Later the happy couple left for the south, amid showers of confetti, the bride travelling in a rose-coloured ac-cordeon-pleated frock, effectively trimmed with lizard skin, a crinoline straw hat, and a fox fur. In the evening about 100 guests were entertained at "Highfield" by the bride's parents. ROBERTS—RUDGE. Artistic decorations of arum lilies and laburnum, the work or the bride's friends, formed a floral setting at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, on Monday, for the wedding of.Gwendolyn Wilfrcda, daughter of Mr W. F. Rudge and the late Mrs Rudge, to Vernon Thomas, elder son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Roberts, of Dunedin. The service was iully choral, the hymns being sur.g by the boys of St. Michael's choir. Archdeacon J. A. Julius, assisted by the Rev. E. A. Osmers, officiated, and Mr A. W. Vine presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Alan Rudge. She looked charming in a French frock of ivory georgette designed with sleeveless bodice slightly pouched. The skirt was heavily beaded in silver and gold, the hem-line falling in graceful points. Her bridal veil of hand-em-broidered tulle, which had been worn by her mother, was held in place by a coronet of pearls arid her shower bouquet was of shaded pastel flowers. She was attended by two maids, her sister, Miss Helen Rudge, and Miss Mollio Peters, of Geraldine, who were dressed alike in frocks of apple green crepe de chino. The tight-fitting bodices had vestees of silver tissue and the bouffant skirts were made witih wide frills. They wore silver bandeaux touched with pearls and each carried a sheaf of orange-coloured azaleas and ranunculi. The flower girls, Freda Roberts, Hazel Butland, Betty Rudge, and Betty Butland formed a charming quartette. Their frocks, similar to those of the bridesmaids, were daintily trimmed with scalloped frills, and their head-bands were of apple-green tulle. Their sheaves were of orange flowers. Mr George Daivies was best man, and Mr Malcolm Rudge was groomsman. After tflie ceremony a reception was, held at the Stafford Tearooms,. where Miss Rudge received her guests wearing, a hois de rose georgette frock with hem of faconne georgette, a colarette of tulle and multi-coloured flowers, and a hat of beige crinoline straw. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mrs Roberts, mother of the bridegroom, wore a lace frock with her black ottoman silk coat, and a hat to tone. Her bouquet was of red roses. Mr and Mrs Vernon Roberts subsequently left by car for their honeymoon, the bride wearing an ensemble suit in contrasting shades. Her tailored coat of mignonette green repp was worn over, a frock-of mushroom crepe de chine and her crinoline straw hat had a broad band of massed flowers. She also wore a Mongolian fox fur.

DANCE RECITALS.

At Miss Macdonald's dance recitals, which are being held at the Caledonian Hall on Saturday and; November 26th and 28th, a sparkling entertainment with song and dance is promised. A special feature of the entertainment will be a Russian scene, where j Miss Macdonald will personally make an appearance as "Katinka." In order to represent the joyous spirit of dancing in this number, Miss Macdonald has gone to some trouble for her stage representations. The dressing is very spectacular. Delia Prisk, the soloist, will lead the Russian dancers. A dainty Barefoot Ballet, nimbly tripping to the music of "Faust," will tone in harmony with the occasion, whilst Mr W. Toomey will render "The Floral Dance," and faithfully interpret that which Miss Macdonald sets out to achieve. A specially commendable feature of these recitals is the celerity with which one number follows directly on the heels of its predecessors. One of the outstanding musical numbers, "If I Only Had You," will be rendered by Mr F. Hale, supported by students of the school, which are given greater opportunities than in previous recitals.

The solo and duo dancing is particularly good, and among those who are contributing these items are Enid Lawson, Pat Gregory, Margaret Macdonald, and Iris Beaumont; A very interesting performance will be a duo, "The Mistress and the Maid," by Gladys Rose and Nola Donovan. A full orchestra of talented musicians will give the dancers all the assistance that good music can give. The fact that proceeds are given to such a worthy cause, the St. Saviour's Orphanages, should add to the popularity of the'entertainments. The box plan is at The Bristol.