WOMEN’S NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 119, 22 April 1925, Page 7

WOMEN’S NOTES

Mrs Ilerdman (mother of Mr J. Herdiman, of Feilding, left by the A raw a last week on a. trip to tho Old Country. She is accompanied by her daughrter-in-law, Mrs W. Hcrdmaa, of Masterton.

Aliss Ella Fair, who has been secretary to the Dominion Committee of tho New Zealand Y.W.C.A. for tho past four years, has resigned from that position, and is leaving- with her mother next week to spend the winter months in Sydney.

Miss D. P. Brown, 8.A., has been appointed a secondary assistant in the Levin District High School. Miss Brown comes from Tasmania and possesses very high qualifications and credentials from the Director of Education of that State. Devin is her first appointment in the Dominion.

The wedding of Miss Myrtle Anderson, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Anderson. Manukau, to Mr George Ernest Armstrong was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian (,'hurch, Levin, last week, when Rev. Bawden Harris officiated. Tho bridesmaid was Miss Lorna Waters, of Palmerston North, and Mr J. Oakley, Palmerston North, was best man.

There are many women and young girls in this city who owe more than they could ever hope to repay, to Mrs Annie Alice Hutchison, the veteran social worker and ox-inatron of the Door of Hope, who, at the age of 80. died on Friday last, at the homo of Mrs Cundall, Wright’s road, Point Chevalier, reports the Auckland Star. Perhaps thsy realise it even to a greater extent than ever before, now that the greatest, friend they ever had has been taken from them.

An interesting gathering took place on Thursday last when some 40 friends and relatives assembled to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of Mrs E. Udy, widow of the late Mr Hart Udy, at her residence, at Petone. Mrs Udy landod in Wellington with her parents. Mr and Mrs Hollard, in 1842, thus having lived in the colony about 83 years, most of which have been spent in the Wairarapn. and Hutt Valley. During tho eventful years Mrs Udy has seen many changes and often relates many interesting stories about the stirring adventures of tho early settlers. All her children except one (Mr Hart Udy) were able to be with their mother for the anniversary, those present being Messrs (,'. Udy and A. V. Udy (Hukanui), and W. J. Udy (Petone), and Mesdames T. R. Sayweil (Palmerston North) and T. J. Rowse (Petone).

WEDDINGS. HALL-SWAN. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday. April 15th, when Agnes Mary, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. O. Swan, was ruurried to Leslie Frank, second son of Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hall, of Palmerston North. Rev. G. T. Brown, M.A., was the officiating minister. The bride, v was given away by her brother, Mr A. Swan, looked very sweet in a simple frock of cream satin marocain, caught ut one side with a pear! ornament, her beautiful hand-embroidered veil being held in place by a coronet of pearls and sequins and orange blossom. Siie carried a bouquet of white flowers and asparagus fern, intermingled with long white satin streamers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Janet Swan, as bridesmaid, and her niece, Miss Noelene Oliver, as flower-girl. Tho former woro a frock of powder-blue satin marocain, and carried a posy of pink roses and asparagus fern, tied with blue satin streamers. The little flower-girl locked very sweet in a frock of cream lace over pink crepe-de-chcne, and carried a tiny silver basket of [jink sweet-peas and silver leaves. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, ivlr C. Hall, us best man. The bride’s mother wore a fawn costume with hat and fur to match, and carried a posy of pink chrysanthemums and fern; the bridegroom’s mother woro a nigger brown frock and marabout with brown hat to match, and carried a posy of autumn tinted leaves and chrysanthemums. Tho bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaids was a ruby dress ring and to tlie flower-girl a pearl necklace. After the ceremony a reception was held, when the usual toasts were honoured. The happy couple later left for Wellington, where they spent a few days before leaving for their future homo in Devoriport, Auckland. The bride travelled in a clove grey costume and fur to match, the latter the gift of the bridegroom, and cerise hat. The bride’s present to the bridegroom wus a handsome travelling rug. Mr and Mrs Hall were the recipients of numerous and costly gifts, including several cheques. KNOWLES—SAMSON. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised in All Saints’ Church on Wednesday, April loth, the contracting parties being Irene Thelma, only daughter of Mrs arid the late Mr F. C. Samson, of Palmerston North, to Ernest Leslie Hamilton, youngest son of Mr G. Knowles, of Mangatainoka. Rev. G. W. Dent officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle. Mr A. J. Hutchins, was daintily attired in silkgeorgette with over-lay of figured crepe-de-chene, caught at the side with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of carnations and roses. Miss Vera Bai gent cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and was prettily frocked

in pink figured shot, silk taffeta with marabout trimmings and small black bat, and carried a posy. Littii Lorna Hutchins, also a cousin of the bride, was flower-girl and was prettily attired in pink silk frilled net and carried a crook, prettily decorated with autumn leaves and roses. Mr Reginald Knowles, brother of tho bridegroom, fulfilled the duties of groomsman. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a silver-mounted walking stick, the bride’s present from the bridegroom being a gold bracelet. The bridesmaid and flower girl also received gold bracelets. After the ceremony, relatives of the bride and bridegroom were entertiined at afternoon tea at the residence of the bride’s mother. Many valuable- presents were received. The happy couple left by car for the south, the bride travelling in a nigger brown costume with hat to match, CROQUET FINAL. .MRS CAMPBELL WINS WILSON CUP There was a large attendance of croquet players at the Manawntu Club’s greens yesterday afternoon when Mesdames A. D. Campbell and Baxter contested the final for the Wilson Cup. After a close and interesting match the former won by a margin of three points. Both played splendid croquet and some very fine shots were witnessed during- the game. At the Northern Club’s greens on Friday there will lie played the filial match in the gold stars competition between Mesdames Baxter and Robertson and Mesdanies Brown and Gambrill. WILLARD HOME JUMBLE SALE. A Kiiccessfuf jumble sale in aid of the Willard Homo was conducted in the Orient Hall yesterday by the ladies interested in the institution. Liberal patronage was extended and practically everything on sale found buyers before the conclusion of the afternoon’s operations. Tho accommodation of the Willard Homo is at prosent fully occupied and there are 16 children in residence there attending school.