HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 34, 10 February 1931, Page 13

HERE AND THERE

A Day at Addington, Seldom has tho Metropolitan Trotting Club's course at Addington pi'osentcd a gayer or more colourful picture than it did on Saturday afternoon, when tho ono day Summer Meeting was licld, states tho Christclmrch-"Press/' TJio weather was beautiful, and, in consequence, tho womcn : folk, who were in the minority in tho crowd, were tempted forth .-in-pretty.summer frocks of floral georgette and patterned crepe do chino with their accompanying wide-brimmed hats ■of coloured straw or summer felts. Hero'"and thero ap"' peared trim frocks and smart suits of wool crepe do chine, and summer-weight tweed, worn with close-fitting hats of tho same material set somewhat precariously an inch abovo the hair-line, and a number of parasols of cretonne,, silk, and even a crocheted raffia nodded jauntily on the lawns. Mrs. J. H. Williams, wifo of the president, wore a smart frock of black wool georgette, pin-spotted in white and finished with a soft white collar and a wide black ballibuntl straw hat banded with corded ribbon. Wedding in Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Nelson arrived iii Auckland yesterday by tho "Aorangi from Sydney. Tho following account of their wedding, which took place recently in Sydney, is taken: from the" Sydney "Sun." Beautifully draped in a Grecian effect, the white romaine gown worn by Miss Enid Falkiner for her wedding at AH Saints' Church, Woollahra, was designed as a background .for her ;wonderful pearls. A small cluster of orange blossom placed at; tho close-fit-ting hip-line was the only ornament on the frock, which had a sweeping train cut into tho skirt and falling in soft folds. An old family veil of. lovely lace was caught far back on the head with orange buds, and the bridal ensemble was completed by a very long, narrow, sheaf of -pure white gladioli, clustered at the. base with, stephanotis and orchids. The bride '5s the second daughter of the late Mr. F. B. S. Falkincr, of "Haddon Big," Warren, and Mrs. Falkiner, of "Tokay," Bellovuo Hill, to marry a New Zelandor. Mr. Erie Montague Nelson, son of tho late Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson, of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, who was the bridegroom, was attended by Mr. Ewan Campbell, also of Hawkes Bay. The bride's brother, Mr. George Falkiner gave her away, and the Rev. A. H. Gallop officiated at the ceremony. Miss Emily Falkiner, cousin of .the bride, was*the only bridesmaid. She carriedan armlet of medium shading of royal blue delphiniums with a cluster and trail of 'mauve fuchsias to tone with her Liberty patterned chiffon frock of blue and mauve, and her hair was wreathed with blue and mauve velvet flowers tying with a bow at the. back. Fair-haired and blue-eyed Adrian. Poolc, Sir Adrian and Lady ■ Enox's little grandson, in a linen suit of blue and white, stood waiting at tho church door, and scattered rose petals in front of tho bride. Masses -yf. gladioli, toscs,.-del-phiniums, and tiger lilies decorated "Tokay," where Mrs. Fnlkincr, weaving a white gown with a shoulder spray of eattleya orchids -and ;i black hat, received the guosts. ..... ''■-.-.. British Intolerance,... '.- j "We should remember that many oil tho agitations, iv India and China against us are brought about by the actions of people who ought to know better," said tho Bishop of Polynesia, at the Christchurch Cathedral. The contact of different races had become a problem, because people had learnt to distrust one another. He put the greater part of tho blame upon tho white races. The thing that made the Indians and others distrust us and sometimes intensely dislike us was our superior attitude towards them, which they claimed was the attitudo of the civilised nations towards the ■ uncivilised races. We were given tho power to be courteousj and as soon as Christian people loarned to net in a Christian spirit towards people of different culture, different habits, and different standards oC education, much oE tho present distrust would disappear. All peoplo belonged to ono body in Christ, and should bring honour to that body by their conduct. Wellington Branch W.C.T.U. Mrs. Murray presided at- the monthly meeting of. the Wellington ;WXJ>E.

All present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of those who had been killed in the earthquake and of sympathy with "their relatives. It was decided to give all possible practical assistance in the way of food, clothing, and hospitality. Arrangements were made for the garden party to be held, at the headquarters..in Brougham street. This will take the form of a "bring and buy" afternoon. A Mrs. Murray was appointed delegate to the convention to be held at Nelson next month. A new member was welcomed and afternoon tea was served; Frances Willard Day will be kept at thenoxt meeting. Mrs. Peryman gave an interesting address on "This Election Year." District Nurse for Lower HuU. A resolution supporting the appointmont of a district nurse for the. Lower Hutt Borough was unanimously passed at a public meeting held last evening.The Mayoj, ; Sir Alexander Roberts, stated tliat a guarantee of £120 was required from the district, and_ this, he Was sure, would be forthcoming." St. Barnabas Babies' Home. A number of matters of interest were dealt with at a recent meeting of the committee of St. Barnabas Babies' Home, Khsndallah. The matron reported that there were/16 babies in tho home and that all were in excellent health. Parties had been given durinff the festive season, and acceptable gift! included cakes, toys, fruit, •. clothing and some parcels .of shoes. Votes oi thanks were passed1 to all. who had made gifts of money or goods to the home. Special mention was nittdc-, of Chilton House girls, who had forward- ' ed £26 to be expended on improve-: ments to the home, and of Onslow, Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., for providing a party. It wns stated. that- Mr1. Anseombp, who had been approached with a view to preparing plans for a new home building, had been favourably impressed with tho Khn.ndalla.li site, and was preparing a tentative sketch. The treasurer (Mr. G. M'Tntosli) produced a statement of receipts and payments for tho period 30t.1i November, 1030,'t0 31st January, 1031. This showed an excess of receipts over payments of £f)6 19s 2d. The receipts included an anonymous donation of £100 from a AVelling.ton resident, of which £50 was earmarked for the building fund. The treasurer wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following' amounts, which, by reason of lack of either name or address of tho donor, he has been unable personally to acknowledge:—Praise- and thanksgiving, £1; Anonymous and "Friend" (Kilbirnie), £2 each; M. Atkinson, 10s; | Daisy D., £1 Is; "Wanganui," 2s 6d; Anonymous, Levin, Anonymous, Muritai, ss; Anonymous, £2; two anonymous donations, 2sCd each; "A Lover of Babies," 10s. A School Social. A meeting of the Hataitai School Old Students' Association was hold last Thursday in honour of the forthcoming marriage of Miss E. Searle, one of the first old students to join the association. During the evening a piano duet' was played by the Misses Hiprhet, and. a recitation was given by Mr.- JV Osborne. The .president (Mr. .Ilislop) then made a presentation to Miss Searje. and wished her on behalf of the association future prosperity and happiness. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing, and the singing of "Auld Lung Syne" brought to an end a very plensant evening. -