WOMEN'S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 43, 19 January 1938, Page 13

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mr and Mrs C. Plank, of Wellington, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J>ouis Plank, of Elmira Avenue, Palmerston North. ' •

Mr a.nd Mrs F. Gowing, of Palmerston North, are the guests of Mrs McFadden, of Wicksteed Street, Wanganui.

Mrs L. G. Morris, of Awapuni, is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs Cyril King, of Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, who ha.s been visiting Lake Taupo, has returned home. Mr and Mrs F. Krull and family, of Reid’s Line, Cotton, are on holiday at the Waitarere Beach.

Mrs P. A. Stein has returned to her home in Ponsonby, Auckland, after being the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Walker, “Gowan Lea,” Colyton.

Mr and Mrs W. P. C. Bell, of Palmerston North, have returned from a camping tour of the North Island.

Leaving for Auckland to-night is Miss Clara McCulloch, who has been a member of the staff of the Post Office money order and savings bank at Pal-i merston North. Miss McCulloch is on transfer to the Wellesley Street Post Office.

Visiting her father, Mr C. P. Johnson, of Dunedin, is Miss Hazel Johnson, of Massey College, Palmerston North.

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Mr and Mrs M. Millar, of Palmerston North, are visiting Wellington. Mr a.iul Mrs C. McDonald, of Palmerston North, arc visiting Wellington.

Mr and Mrs W. G. Shannon, of Flaxbourne, Palmerston North, have returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs R. Davis, of Queen Street, Palmerston North, is a visitor to Wellington for the races.

Mr and Airs J. S. Thomas, of Colyton, have had as their guest Mr H. Bielski, of Rangiwahin.

After spending a holiday at Day’s Bay, Wellington, Mrs C. A. Ferguson, of Lyndhurst Street, Palmerston North, has returned home. Miss L. Ferguson has returned to Palmerston North from Napier. The death occurred on Saturday evening of Sister Margaret Ann Dysart, a well-known Nap.er personality. Sister Dysat't was formerly matron of a private hospital in Napier. Sister Dysart had for several years been suffering from ill-health, accentuated to a large degree by the earthquake in 1931.

WEDDINGS.

ESPINER—DVESTON,

At St. Aidan’s Church, Alfredton, the wedding recently was solemnised of Clarice Annie, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Avery Weston, and Arthur Colin Espiner, of Palmerston North. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the 1) ride, and the ceremony was performed by Rqv. Leonard Ives. Mrs Hull was organist. The brido, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of shimmering silver cut on slim princess lines. Her embroidered tulle veil, which was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom, formed a dainty train. She carried a shower bouquet of Christmas lillies, carnations and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by Mrs E. L. Nitz, eisistcr of the bride, and Miss Jessie McKenzie, of Dannevirke. Large picture hats and shoes in the deeper shade of blue completed their ensembles. They carried bouquets of pi. nk roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern.

Mr W. A. Brydon, of Wellington, was best man, and Mr R. E. Weston was. groomsman. The guests were rewvived by Dir and Mrs Weston at the Alfredton Hall. Mrs ; Weston wore a black flora] georgettef rock and carried a bouquet. The guests included relatives and friends from many districts. When Dir and Dlrs Espiner left for the Marlborough Sounds the bride wore a smart navy blue and white patterned frock, with navy hat, shoes, and gloves to match.

HOPKINS—QUIGAN.

A queit but pretty wedding took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Palmerston North, on Christmas Day, when Agnes Ann, third' daughter of Dlrs and the late Mr V. Quigan, of Palmerston North, was married to Frank Sidney, Youngest son, of Dlrs Hopkins, of Palmerston; North, and the late Dir W. H. Hopkins, R-N-, of England The bride, who was given away by her brother, Dir P. Quigan..was gown; ed in a frock of white satin beaute, cut with effective simplicity- The slightly full bodice had long tight-, fititng sleeves buttoned to the wrists with tiny satin buttons. The highneckline was caught at one side with a spray of orange blossoms. The skirt fell in graceful folds to form a slight train. Her embroidered tulle veil was caught to the head by a spray of orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Dliss Jean Finbyson, and Miss Joyce Quigan. They were frocked alike in model frocks of apple green georgette of redingote design and appliqued with pink French medallions. . They wore green halos and green satin shoes to tone, and carried bouquets of pink sweet peas, pink roses and maidenhair fern.

Little Joan Williams, who acted as flower girl, wore a frock of pink georgete, with pin-tucked bodice and long frilled skirt, -with pink satin shoes to tone. She wore a band of pink flowers on her head, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and roses. Mr Bert Rodgers attended the bridegroom as best man and Dir Dlaurice Quigan was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception .was held at the residence of the bride’s mother at Hokowliitu, where a huge marquee, was erected on the lawn. Dlrs Quigan received her guests attired in a navy ensemble, with navy and white hat and white shoulder spray. Mrs Hopkins wore a navy floral ensemble with navy accessories. When Dir and Dlrs Honkins left later for Auckland, where the honeymooney was spent, Mrs Hopkins wore a black and white ensemble with white hat, shoes and bag and she carried a beautiful fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom. The happy couple will make their future home in Palmerston North.

BUDDEN—GREEN,

A marriage of much local interest was solemnised at St. Paul’s Dlcthodist Church, Palmerston North, on January 8 between Ethel Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. C- Green, of Palmerston North, and Frank Lionel, elder son of Dlrs l - and the late Dir E. N. Budden, of Palmerston North. Bev. A. Blakemore performed the ceremony and Mrs Hardie Boys, of Wellington, rendered the music. The church was prettily decor ated by friends of the bride with pastel hydrangeas and pink sweet peas and carnations. The bride, who entered the church with her father, made a' delightful picture in her 'frock of magnolia satin royal, cut on simple close-fitting lines. The skirt formed a gracelul train with satin appliqued lilies at the hem, the same appliques ornamenting the neckline. Tne long tight sleeves and corsage were finished with rows of tiny satin buttons. The long veil of net had a wide lace border and fell from a halo of satin finished at the back with tiny buds of orange blossom. An arm sheaf of St. Joseph lilies completed a charming toilette. Attending the bride as bridesmaid was Miss Edith Green, of Sydney, sister of the bride, who was attired in a frock of pink net lace over pink satin, the long sleeves, neck-line and hem being faggotted with narrow bands of lace and satin. With this was worn a halo hat of blue ring velvet, and blue satin shoes. She carried an ann sheaf of pink gladioli and carnations and blue hothouse hydrangeas, with blue ribbon velvet streamers. Dliss Shirley Green, of Sydney, niece of the bride, was also in attendance. She wore a pink frock of lace patterned organdie, a halo of pink velvet flowers and blue leaves, and carried a posy of pink carnations and blue delphiniums. Mr Ernest Buddeir, of Auckland, attended his brother as best man.

A unique feature of the ceremony was the reading of the wedding service from a beautifully hound copy luind-printed by the bride’s brother, Mr P. G. Green, of Sydney, which was later signed by the officiating'minister and tlie guests present and kept by the bride as a memento of the happy occasion. At the reception which was later held at the Jade tearooms Mrs Green received her guests attired in a black lace redingote, a large black Bankok hat, and shoulder spray of red roses and maidenhair fern. She was assisted by Dlrs Budden, mother of the bridegroom, who wore a smart brown ensemble, brorv'n Ningpoo sisal straw hat and shoulder spray of golden gladioli. Later the guests adjourned to the homo of the bride’s parents to view the beautiful wedding presents, which included a number of cheques and a handsome Westminster chiming clock from the directors and staff of H. L. Young, Ltd., in whose employ the bride had been for a number of years. The bride subsequently appeared for travelling in smart little" French suit of navy wool lace, navy Breton sailor hat and navy accessories. Dir and Mrs ’ Buddcn’s future homo will be in Palmerston North.

DIOFFATT—GLEESON,

Beautifully decorated with Christmas lilies and fern, St. Patrick’s Church, Waipawa, on December 27, 1937, presented a very attractive appearance for the wedding of Alice Catherine, daughter of Dir and Dlrs N. Gleeson, of Ruataniwha, Waipawa. to Frederick, son of Dlrs Dloffatt, of Latham Street, Napier. Shimmering tiyory satin . composed the exquisite bridal gown. Fitting closely to the figure, the gown was moulded on princess lines, with a redingote of ivory lace, which fell to form a long and graceful train. The hand-embroider-erl veil, which was made by the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Convent, was worn off the face and fell to form a second train; a beautiful sheaf of Christmas lilies and fern completed a charming picture. Dlisses Kittv and J. Gleeson, and N. Carroll, who were charming maids of honour, were frocked alike in pink satin and lace, made on fitting iines with a high neckline, over which were worn pink lace redingotes. Haloes of pink* tulle and tiny flowers, and beautiful bouquets of pink roses and fern, were the finishing touches to most effective toilettes. The duties of best man were allotted to "Dir John Kitchen, of Palmerston North, and those of groomsmen to Messrs E. Dlann, of Auckland, and H. Stone, of Palmerston North. A reception was later held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, which was. beautifully decorated to tone with the frocking of the bridal party. A beautiful three-tiered cake iced in cream and gold held the place of honour. Dlrs Gleeson received her guests, wearing a model frock of navv satin with' floral georgette coat. Dlrs Dloffatt, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a gown of brown marocain, trimmed with gold. When the bride and bridegroom left by car for a tour of the North Island, the bride wore a model navy mariette frock with a floral coat, with navy and white accessories. Mr and Dlrs Frederick Dloffatt will reside in Palmerston North.

Visitors were present from Auckland, Napier, DVaipawa, Palmerston North, Dlasterton, and Wellington.