SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 12, 18 March 1938, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

w- • .. of Dunedin, is t'as -guest''cf while spending a-holiday in Opotiki. '•felwiSt # •*? * * * x- * 'ragplr D. and his son. Air Aligns McDonald, of Pokeno, returned to their home to-day after spending a brief holiday with Mr and Mrs A. * McDonald. Otara. * ,* * * X * * Mrs C. Lovelb. is visiting Taurariga and Auckland in the course of a motJ or tour. **** * * * Mrs. E. Croft, of Shorthand Flats, Auckland, and Mrs J. Stark, of Princess Street, Auckland (and formerly of Opotiki) \are spending a. holiday in Opotiki as the guests of MY and Mrs M. Harrison, of Waioeka Road. Mr and Mrs Harrison also have as their guests. Miss Frances McElrov and Miss Grace Maxwell, both of Maramarua. ~~ ******* Mr. H. tV. Gibson is spending a month’s holiday in Cambridge. WEDDING */ BLACK —THOMPSON f A picturesque garden wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, March 16, at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Frogmore” A\ aioeka Road, Opotiki, when Margaret Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to. William *• Alexander, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Black “Mill Farm” Wlinkatanc. The Rev. A. C. Hampton periormed the ceremony and * Mrs J. Gov Murray played the wedding music - . To the strains of Lohengrin’s Bridal March, from a wooded corner of the garden, the bridal retinue crossed the sunlit lawn and made a delightful picture as they took their place beneath a flower and ribbon-festooned pergola where the marriage took place. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a classically cut magnolia satin gown and carried a trailing sheaf cf vividly scarlet cannas and begonias. Ihe frock was cut on slender fitting lines, hugging the figure to the knees and then flaring in soft folds to tile ground, it was rin- * idled at the hack with a big butterfly how. The narrow sleeves were trimmed with rows of miniature satin buttons and the neck-line was unrelieved, bringing into prominence the single row of pearls worn at the throat. The hand-embroidered magnolia tulle veil, arranged low on the curls afc the hack and held to the head; with a double halo of orange blossom, cascaded to the ground. ( The bridesmaid, M’iss Patricia Thompson’s attractive magnolia tulle over satin frock’ was collared in Peter Pan style, had short puffed sleeves and a prettily gathered skirt with an ' embroidered hem. - .'fer toning picture hat had scarletflowers to match her scarlet begonia bouquet. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr James Black, as bestm an. 1* After the wedding ceremony, the guests were received for breakfast m marquee on a side lawn wheie the table decorations were rows cf posy, - * howls of mixed flowers with scarlet’; predominating. To receive her guesis,\;. Mrs Thompson wore an Americ*jjj| frock ; of claret steel-headed crepesuede with lint and shoulder spray tpj. tmK>. The bridegroom’s sister. Miss A. Black, chose a navy blue and whi||| flora!* flat crepe- with shady navy bl!u|| straw hat. Miss -R- Black woreAp smart henna frock and hat. Miss h| - Ned Ison, aunt of the bride, was in tailored frock of Wallis blue with hat of the same shade. Mr and Mrs William Black later left on. a motor trip, the bride travelling in a blue pin-stripodi grey suit, siijarftl uavv blue eve-veiled toque and navy| n«-essorjy». M AFTER-WEDDING BANCE-jjl&i WM £C YOUNG PEOPLE ENT ERTAINEiD 4 A. jolly little dance arranged /ter tain some of vhe younger ■ the bride and bridegroom, was lielcH;ijr,| the Otara Hall in the evening. 3ltiptt V<l Was supplied by Mr S. Mel tras being played by Messrs -S. Csap&|

and u.vMcDonald. The duties of 31. O’. carried' , out ; by Mr C. t - Dancing was continued until midnight when the party adjourned to the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson to partake of a delicious supper winch was served under a , marquee on the lawn. • Among those present were: —Mrs J. E. Cooper. Mrs F. Martin. Misses P. Thompson, I. Crompton, V. Thompson, J. Du Pontet, N. Clark, 1. Abbot, A. i Scott, K. Caves, N. Wilson, S. Mlaxwell, E. Debreceny, S. Cooper, E, Murray, E. Hampton, M. Maxwell, ~L. Caves, V Burton, C. Murray. M. Anderson, Cl Armstrong, D. Burton. Messrs. S. McDonald, B. Anderson, >C. Thompson, A. Neilson, B. Fleming, E. Thompson, R. Forbes, K. ‘Fleming, B. Wilson, G. Fox, D. Clark, D. Bennett, J. McDonald, G. Stansbury, T. Bennett, J. Stewart, G. Murray, S. Cooper, R. Parkinson, S. Fleming. T. Clark, O. Jones, D. Dawsen, A. Fleming. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATED ST. MARY’S CHURCH DANCE The evening of St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated, by a very large gathering at a very successful and enjoyable dance in the Lyric Hall. The function was arranged hv the social committee of St. Mary’s Church and met with the usual outstanding success of all functions arranged by this energetic: committee. The hall was gay with greenery and streamers, and a very happy atmosphere prevailed. Several vocal selections. appropriate to the occasion, were* rendered by the pupils'of St. Mary’s Convent, Mrs Quirk supplying the music. Dance music was supplied by the members of the Kit Kat Orchestra. Miss D. Young playing popular extras. Mr T. Hickey carried out his duties as 31. C. in his usual efficient manner. Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss U- Frew and Miss B. Donnelly and Mass 31. Thornton, and Miss E. Pirini. The winners cf the competitions were announced during the evening. Mrs K. Massey being the winner of the baby’s coat- & bonnet, while Mrs L. Kerr was the winner of the box of chocolates. |A delicious supper was served by the . ladies. Tile evening . A;,;Ar was made gay with the.' fjS.cßstributioi! ol confetti and streaujers and dancing continued until the early hours. Among wore:—Mesdames K. Al&ssey, N. I’ort, M. Lo\ell. G. F. Gough, J. Ross, H. Newth. R. Warrington, Baty. C. Sheaff. GA-"Kiily } W. Flmverday M. Henjiessy. \Y..LibweV W. Neal, J. Kerr junr.. D. Mnrrayi P. Quirk. A. Donnelly. -S.sFWheiv I). Burnett, .Stevenson, c. : L. Caves. 1). Julian, v AE;|ter : K. Jophson. H. and M. ]>.oi?a%age, P. Dain, H. .Hooper, Parkinson. S. CYossiui),JwMerrie, D. Beasley, K. HenncsSyfe:"Scott. D. Anderson, L. Abhotg?^3: and N. Harrison, S. Scott, K. MiiitMllYß. Lambic. D. Nattress, E. X>or|%(Waimaiia). M. Martin. E. EasoiE.' P. Walker, N. Hickey. Jessop (2) peonies pi). H. Eason. H. Tew, • H. Gough. K. Connor, 3r. iSpern. C. Guthrie. 31. Lowe, G. Sfeshnlfoon. K. 3lulhern, B. AValk'■k&'ji. 3Va!ker. 31. Anderson. A. LingG. Anderson .Kntarere), A. r.9^atterson. J. 3lc3lahou f3latau ai), E. pSeid.