WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20093, 24 November 1930, Page 3

WOMEN'S CORNER.

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WEDDINGS. F RAN CIS—CAITHNESS, At St. George's Church, Linwood, tho eveniug wedding was celebrated of Annie, second dughter of Mr and Mrs IX Caithness, Tancred street, Jjinwood, and Henry John, third son of Mr and JMrs VV. Francis, of Wellington, formerly of Christchurcb. Tho Rev.' A. MoISeur performed the ceremony and Mr Goad was organist. The bride's sleeveless frock was of ivory crepe satin with slim bodice and skirt finishing ankle-length in circular line from a litting hip-yoke which fell into slender panels back and front. Orange blossom buds were set low in front to border the panel from which the skirt fell slightly longer and similar buds, and tiny posies caught, to the head the veil 1 " of embroidered tulle which formed a slight train. Her shower bouquet was of cream flowers. She was given away by her father.

The three bridesmaids, Miss Hazel O'Leary, the bride's cousin, Miss Lily Francis, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Ella Jean Caithness, sister of tho bride, wore frocks of forget-me-not blue georgette . lightly patterned in primrose shade. The sleeveless bodices were pintucked at the shoulders and gathered to the fitting hip-yokes from which the full skirts fell ankie-length in even-line. Quaint caps of blue and primrose net were worn, finished with prirnrose-coloured leaf motifs arid they carried bouquets of apricot shaded flowers to match their shoulder sprays. The flower girl, Ruth Brosnan, a small cousin of the bride, wore a cameo pink organ di frock with collar and. quaint border of patterned orgaiidi, the pockets and edges being frilled in deep ecru Valenciennes lace. Her Dutch cap of pink net was outlined in rosebuds and she carried the bride's train, and also a small. basket of flowers.

Mr Arthur Francis, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr Percy Caithness, the bride's brother, was groomsman. The bride's'younger brother, Mr Alex Caithness and Mr J. \V Malone acted as ushers.

During the signing of the register, a solo, "My Prayer," was sung by Mrs Vernazoni. A lucky horse-shoo was presented to the bride as she left the church by Betty Foster. Guests were later welcomed by Mrs Caithness and Mrs Francis at a reception held at the Winter-Garden.-' The former wore a frock of black georgette, with floral design of amber, pink, and gold, her coat being of black lace with deep border of georgette set in vandyked line, and a hat of black straw. She carried a bouquet matching the shades in her frock. Mrs Francis, the bridegroom's mother, wore a navy silk lrock smartly relieved with winecolour, a navy hat, and a fox fur. Her bouquet was of scarlet roses and fuchsia.

Mrs J. W. Malone, the bride's sister,, who assisted her mother in her duties as hostess, wore a frock of beige late and georgette with lace hip-yoke van-: dyked to the full skirt and threequarter georgette coat finished with a kilted frill. Her hat was of beige summer felt. Airs H. J. Francis's travelling frock was of tabac brown crepe chamois with finely pintucked hip yoke and smart box-pleated skirt, a collar and jabot of pale rose goorgetto relieving the simple bodice. Her small liat was of. deep brown pandan straw with crown in beige embroidery and she also wore a- peschaniki fur coat with collar arid cufr's of natural skunk. MISSIONARIES ABROAD. Speaking' at the New Zealand- Churchy Missionary Society ? s Garden Party on J Saturday, Bishop West-Watson, in commending tho work of the Society, ap- J pealed to members of the, Church to help the missionaries abroad, who weie in the midst of difficulties and dangers. Miss Tobin, who, not long ago, .had been captured by brigands, was still working in the troubled area of China. She and her companions were, living in a dug-oat, excavated in backyard, and were in constant danger of being bombed -from aeroplanes". Miss Duneen, who had been forced to leave her post iri China, had entered an American University, there to equip: herself for the more efficient teaching of the Gospel on her return to China. Miss Bargrovc wrote cheerfully and hopefully of her mission work, but it was evident that the call to cut down expenses was weighing heavily upon her and curtailing her activities.' Miss Opie, who was more - happily placed in the beautiful island of Ceylon, had now her sister, Miss Rita Opie, working with her. All these gallant women, the Bishop said, deserved help and encouragement.

RECITAL AT RADIANT HALL. The-Radiant-Hall was crowded on. Saturday nighty when a very -well arranged and enjoyable pianoforte and elocution recital was given by the ptipils ot"' Sliss E. A. Prebble, A.T.C.L. The following was th© programme:—Piano duo, "Country Dances," Barbara Blair,. Enid Pur'chas, Billy Brown, Betty Yollowlees; piano solo, "Brpaking Wavos,". Noeline Jarvis; Chorus, * 'Cradle . Song,'' Lillian Main and Juniors; pianoforte duet, 4 'Little Gaa- ' Joan Carter, William Logan; solo dance, Miss Maisie Wilton; pianoforte trio, "Maypole Dance," Max . Rogers, Norman Poulsen, Ernie Pratt; chorus, "Here Comes thd King," Juniors; pianoforte duet, "Warblers of the Forest." Mavis Sutherland, F.dna Gavford; play, "Cabbages*" "Elocution Class; pianoforte solo, "Cairo," Colin Penfold; pianoforte duo, "Chorus of the Fairies, Brnio Arbuckle, Roy Lewis, Jim Smith, Har« old Wall; pianoforte duet, "Hand in Hand, | Jean and Francis' Devonport; chorus, "Carry j Me Back to Old Virginny," Lnurence. Blair and Juniors.; pianoforte trio. "Festival Polonaise," Cora Railton, Stella Needham, Ruth Harris;-count.rv dance, "Rufty Tufty, .Mavis Sutherland, Phyllis Trethewey, Barbara Blair, Enid Purchas; pianoforte solo, "\Ya.ltz in D Flat" (Chopin), Miss Florence .Feron; play, "Darby and Joan," Class; pianoforte duet, *'Witches Flight," Coleno and Ethel Brown; chorus "Home, Little Maori, Home," Jean Devonp° r .t ' an d hoys.;. 1 pianoforte duo, "Military March," Misses i Phyllis. Trethewey, Maisie Charlotte Porterfield, Dulcie Tomline; curtain lecture,Misses Prehble and Ruby Boot;* pianoforte duct, "Double Eagle," Jean Frizzell,Duggan;. pianoforte, solo, "Romance;" Miss Meade; chorus, from "Sleeping. Beauty*': princess, Betty Prince, James Smith; and Juniora; pianoforte duet, . Durnnd's "Ist ValstJ," Miss/Lilian Main, Master: Percy Sowden.' .. The prizes won. during the year Vere'. presented-'hy the Rov. 'Alexander- McNeur to the f olio vras.' *popiils.?rr-First pri*es.: Noeline Jarvis, > Jea-n-Devonpo-rt, -Ernest. Pratt, Colin; Penfold, ,R;u}h Hijrrisi,'..Lilian Jkfain. .Francis ' Devonport, Cora Railton. ' Second . prizes: Betty Yellowlees, Max Rogers,' William Logan, .Third prizes: Harold Wall, Roy Lewie, Velina - Duggan, Joan . Cajrter, Colene Brown, James JSmith. Mavis .Sutherland, Billie Brown, . Dulcie : Tomline.

A.t tho conclusion, of the programme th< pupils presented Miss Prebble with a cranio 'plione record, a.,supper .set, and a bouquet oi roses.