NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10617, 16 June 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Perhaps, one of the most enjoyable evening:) since its inauguration early in 1919, was spent at the Railway Social Assembly’s weekly dance of Saturday last. There was the usual crowded attendance, and Braund’e Elite Orchestra rendered the latest and most popular dance selections. During the evening musical items of an exceptionally high standard were given by Misses and Master Cooley; these met with deafening and consistent applause, in response to •which the duo sang "Maoriland and Bubbles,” their audience enthusiastically joining in the choruses. At supper it was announced that on Saturday evening next thj second annual plain, and fancv-droas ball would be held, and if the 'evening, as anticipated, is up to the same standard or excels that cf 1919, the affair should prove a tremendous success, os the 'dresses displayed last year were more than gorgeous.

A pretty wedding took place at Shannon recently, writes the “Times" correspondent, when Miss Irene Easton, eldest daughter of Mr and Airs W. Easton, of Shannon, was married to Mr Pred. Burke, of Christchurch. The bride was nicely attired an a charming frock .of ivory crepe de chine, with pearl trimming and hand embroidery. Miss Once Easton was bridesmaid, and was attired in a dress of pink silk. The bride’s travelling dress was of gabardine, with black furs and black velure hat.

Miss Francis B. Lysnar, F.R.G.S., sister of Mr W. D. Lysnar, member for Gisborne, is paying another visit to London, and contemplates giving lectures on the Dominion to different societies. During the war she assisted at the. New Zeals nd Hut, at the convalescent camp at Hornchurch.

Mr and Mrs T. W. Whitlo and their two daughters, of Auckland, are passengers by the Remuera for London.

Mr Bussell Bodes, formerly of Hastings, states the “Napier Daily Telegraph," was married recently to Miss Florence A, Daweon, Epsom, Auckland. At St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, on Tuesday .last a quiet and pretty wedding was solemnised by the Eev. J. B. Brooklehurst, When Miss Marjorie Gregory, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gregory, of Hastings, was united in wedlock with Mr Harold F. Beamish, third son of Mr and Mrs B. Beamish, of Whana Whana.

A cable remarks that the first Court since 1911 was held at Buckingham Palace. It was a brilliant spectacle, though the wearing of feathers and full Court trains was not allowed. Princess Mary made her debut.

Thirty thousand women are employed on British railways. There were 60,000 in 1918, and 12,000 before the war.

General and Lady Birdwood will be tendered a citizens’ ball on the occasion of their. visit to Palmerston North next month. -

The wedding took place at St. Mark s Church on Tuesday of last week of Miss Fay Wakelia, elder daughter of l£r and Mrs B. A, Wakelin, of Wellington, and Mr H. It. Eodwell, only son of the late William Bodwell and Mrs Bodwell, of Wanganui The Rev. A. B. T. Pago performed the ceremony. ; The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart frock of coral crepe de chine made tunic fashion; with panels and. sleeves of georgette to match, and banded with stunk; also a large picture hat of black panne trimmed with einglo coral coloured ostrich plumes. Mias Edna Wakelln was the bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock'of blue net over pale blue silk, with rosebud' trimming. Her hat was of black panne trimmed with a band of Mme feathers and loops of gold tissue.. The bride carried a Victorian posey of violets and pole pink roses, and the bridesmaid a bouquet of pale pink chrysanthemums and heath. Mr Richard .Wakelin was the best man. After the ceremony the wedding party was entertained at the home of the blade’s parents. .Mr and Mrs H. R. Eodwell then left for the north, the bride wearing a light grey ■ tailored costume, grey hat with touches of jade green, and wide fur stole.

Amberley was the scene ..of a pretty wedding, when a largo number of friends and relatives assembled .a.fc the Presbyterian Church to witness the marriage of Miss Alice McLean, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs'G. A. McLean, “Mountain Meadows," Amberley, to Mr George Harold Tiller, only son of Mr and Mrs G. H. Tiller, Willis street, Wellington. The ohuroh was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums ami autumn foliage,, and the Rev, Thomas MacDonald performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted- to the altar by Pipe-Major Brakiue, was gowned in a white georgette and crepe de chine frock with pearl trimmings, the long court train being lined with pale pink georgette. From a wreath of orange blossoms fell a dainty hand-embroidered tulle xpil. and a wreath of white aJid pink chrysanthemums was carried. She was given away by her father, and the bridesmaids were Miss Myrtle Mcltean and Miss Dorothy Tiller, sisters of.the bride and bridegroom respectively. They were very dainty frocks of cream silk net, with touches of pink and blue. Both wore black picture hats and carried shower bouquets of autumn-tinted flow®vs Mr G. A. McLean, janr., brother Jf the bnde, was betft man, and Mr W. L MacCallum was groomsman. After the ceremony, about 190 guests were entertained at "Mountain Meadows,” the residence of the bride’s on.renlis. Subsequently. Mr and Mrs Tiller left by motor, the bride wearing a fawn gaberdine costume and lemon beaver hat with scarf to match.

Mrs and Mrs A. Murdoch, of Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Miss Bryant, of Foxton, who was to be married to Mr Stanley Austin this week, was entertained at a complimentary social by the Foxton Presbyterians and presented with a Shol-ley-China bowl in recognition of her services on the social side of church work for several years. The women’s societies of Christchurch have' decided to take some steps in the direction of endeavoyring to secure, if not a reduction of, at least a check _ on the present; increasing high prices. Members propose to proceed along two lines: (1) To carry out a house-to-house canvass to secure the signatures of women to _ a petition, asking Parliament to use its powers to bring about a substantial reduction in the price of the necessities of life; (2) to induce women to pladge themselves not to buy anything but absolute necessities.

Preparations that please. They are sent daily within and without the Dominion by Miss Milsom, Hair and Taco Specialist. Prices of leading Skin Prepa rations. You have -hoard about them because they have proved a loner established success. Culteno Skin Food. 3s; Oultono Balm, 3s 6d; Hypienio Paco Powder, all shades. 3s: Parisian Bloom, 6d. Also all Hair > preparations. Prices later all Hair Work. Miss Milsom, 04, Willis street. 'Phone 814.

For all social occasions Dustin’s Catering is best. Wedding-Breakfasts, Dinners, Dances, etc., catered for on tbs shortest notice. Dustin's. Ltd., Oonfecti oners, 171-178, Cuba street. Wellington. Wanganui and Palmerston North.-'

Miss Flora Sandcs, late of the berblan Army has arrived in Australia- She was recently the guest of the Millions Club there.

Miss Carrie Lanoeley, well aud favourably known in New Zealand, recently gave a concert in Sydney in aid of the North Shore hospital.

•Mrs P. Gibson and Miss Rita Gibson, of Christchurch, gave a farewell dance on Saturday evening for three of the guests who will he leaving Christchurch shortly for England the Hon. Eileen Plunket, Mr Hoatlicote Helmore, and .Mr Guy CotteriU- A jolly evening was spent, and the guests of the evening received _ many good wishes for a happy time in the Old Land.

Mrs Charles Melvin will leave Wellington to-morrow by the Ulimaroa for Sydney.

Mr and Mrs H. LeCren and Miss Eileen LeCren, Fairlio, left last week for Wellington to join the Ruahine, en route for England.

Last Wednesday morning a pretty wedding took place in the Timaru Baptist Church, the contracting parties being Mr Francis Edward Barley, of Hastings, and Miss May Bvetyn Rogers, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. j. Rogers, of ‘‘Hillview,” Kolleston street, Timaru. The ceremony was performed by Pastor E. Nicholls, and the church was decorated with floral arches, tire work of Mrs 0. H. Long, sister of the bride.

The engagement is announced between Mr B. Vesey Hamilton, eldest eon of the late Mr F. N. Robinson and Mrs Robinson, Papanui road, Christchurch, and Jessie, only daughter of the late Mr John Wemyss Syme, Hobart, and Mrs Wemyss Syme, Addison road, London, and Moorfield Braemar. At the warehouse of Messrs P. Hayman and Co. on Saturday, Miss R. M. Thornton, who is leaving the staff after services extending over ten years, to take up the profession of nursing, was presented by her . fellow-employees with a gold watch. Mr H. Young, manager for-the-firm, in making the presentation on, behalf of the staff, referred to Msss Thornton’a .-(many good qualities, and said that, while they all regretted her leaving, they wished her every success for the future.