THE LAND GIRL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 81, 31 December 1919, Page 4

THE LAND GIRL

"After some preliminary grumbling, the farmer has come to realise thn value of the wovl; performed by tho land girl," says the "Daily Mail,'" "Although as a Government wnr orRankilion dhe 'Woman's Land Army must come\to an end, the farmer will do well to consider if the women hp employs shall •centinue to be members of an army, neatly and scrviceably equipped in a uniform which is as much a moral as a physical protection to its wearev, or wild her lie will employ women hampered by unsuitable Raiments and denied tho stains I hey rnioved throughout tho war. The land girl's uniform is an "asset not only to its wearer but also to her employer, who can obtain the services of a far belter class 'of worker when enrolled as members of u popular organisation. "Tlir: (iovernmenl: is no longer ju=(i!ied in pr ovidina- uniformed workers ill the lax-payer's expense, but there is nothing to prevent ,llio fanner, willi Die lichi of those admirable won.cn who have, done so much for the welfare of the land ?irl from continuing ;o valuable an association."

Wedding at St, Peter's, The marriage took place in St. Peter's Church on Boxing Day of Lynetle (Nettie), only daughter of Mrs. Matthew Hickey, of Wellington. to Mr. George Gray Riddiford, also of Wellington, son of the late Ml", and Mrs. 11. W. I!:ddiford, of Levin. The Rev. Canon FieldenTaylor performed the ceremony, and Mr. ■Shaw played appropriate music as Die bridal party entered and left the church. The bride, who was given away by Mr. M. Itiekey, wore a charming frock of cream crepe de chine made with a court train caught to the shoulders with a pearl and gold ornament and lined with pale pink georgette. Gold lace and a horse-shoe of sold leaves nnd orange blossoms gave a linishing touch to the train, aiul the Wautiful wedding veil, lent by a friend and worked .with fine Indian embroidery, was fastened to the head with a wreath of gold leaves. She carried a cluster of lilies and roses. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Johns, wove a frock of pale p:>nk crepe de chine with a black' tulle hat and carried a bouquet similar to that of the bride, while Miss Hickey (cousin) was in a champagne crystalline frock with a Wedgwood blue hat. She carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and ro?es. Two 'small children, Kathleen Wilson and Harold Wilcott, were also in attendance as flower girl and page.. The best man was Mr. Gordon Headifen, and the groomsman Mr. Herbert Headifen. Mrs. Hickey. the mother of the bride, wore a frock of black chiffon taffetas and georgette, the corsage opening to show a vest of pink and blue georgette outlined with gold. Her leehorn hot was lined with block georgette and swathed with blacky ribbon, finishing with a large pink rose in the front. She carried a bouquet of cerise sweet pens and maid'en-haiv fern. After the ceremony a large number of guests were .entertained at a wedding breakfast at the residence, of Mr. and Mrs. Hickey in Evelyn Terrace. The decorations were quite a feature, and beautiful flowers were largely used. Tho customary speeches were made, and later the bride nnd bridegroom left by motor en route for Auckland, the former travelling ill a cream gabardine eostunio with a white sailor-shaped hat trimmed with white ospreys. Among those who were present were Mrs. Hickey (senior), jfrs. Stewart, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin, relatives of the bridegroom.