THE SOCIAL ROUND

Southland Times, Issue 21091, 24 May 1930, Page 20

THE SOCIAL ROUND

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

(By

“Drindella.”)

Mrs M. Mitchel is visiting Dunedin. Miss Mollie Burt left on Tuesday on a

visit to Dunedin

Miss Ann Giller, of Mossburn, was the guest of Mrs. J. R. Sutton, during the week. . >

The Misses Louie and Marjorie Stout, who have been spending a short holiday at Stewart Island, returned home yesterday. The Misses M. Gilli'es” and K. Glass, of Oamaru, who are visiting Invercargill, are the guests of Mrs J. Elder, Swinton street. Miss M. Hansen, of Christchurch, is visiting Invercargill and is the guest of Mrs A. M. Macdonald, Maranui, Princes street, Enwood.

The Rev. and Mrs Anderson, of Waikari, were the guests of Mr and Mrs Grant, Panton street, South Invercargill, during the week.' Mr J. Sutherland Ross and Miss Sutherland Ross, who have been guests at the Grand Hotel left by car for Dunedin on Thursday aiternoon.

Mrs G. Driscoll, “Rosemere,’’.Oriental Bay, Wellington, is at present spending a holiday with her sister, Mis E. Jones, 173 Spey street, Invercargill.

The Misses Lilian Kennedy, “Studleigh,” Otautau, and Arouy Mcuiegor, Alt. Limon, who were on a motor trip to Dunedin, returned during the week. Airs A. A. Paape, who has been the guest of Airs J. D. mi.chell, Grey street, Gladstone, left by car at the beginning of the week on her return to Dunedin.

The engagement is announced of Vera Beatr.ce, e.der daugher of Air and Airs E. G. Dyer, Yarrow street, Invercargill, to Janies Herbert, son ot Mr and Airs J. E. Hill, Omarua.

Mr and Mrs Gromann, of Wellington, who arrived at Blult from the north by the Alaheno on Alonday, were guests at the Grand Hotel and left later in the week by car for Central Otago. Miss Burgin, of Auckland, who for a week supervised a Guiders’ Training Camp at St. John’s Girls’ College, and was afterwards the guest of Airs A. T. AlcCaw, Don street, left on {Thursday on-her return north. Mrs C. A. Fraer, J.P ofi Christchurch, Dominion President of the National Council of Women, who visited Invercargill lor the annual meeting of this branch ot the council held in the Southland Women s Club on Wednesday evening, was a guest at the Grand Hotel.

Airs D. W. AlcKay was hostess at an evening at her home, Coldstream, on Wednesday in honour of her guest, Airs Long, of Milford. Those present included: —Air and Mrs J. D. Gilmore, Air and Mrs A. E. H. Bath, Air and Airs A. E. W. McDonald, Aliss Lulu Henderson. Air Walter Henderson, Air P. C. Hazeldine. Miss Jessie Cunningham entertained her friends at the>home of her parents, Air. and Airs. David Cunningham, Duke Street, on Tuesday evening. Those present were:—Air. and Airs. John Cunningham (Tihiaru), Misses Russell and Beulah Allen, Ann Giller (Alossburn), Alary Grant, Rene Brown, Doris and Alabel Service, Wynne Falkoner. Alessrs John Alenlove, Grant and SydneyAllen, R. Cruikshank, T. George, R. Scott, Gavin and Cecil Cunningham, W. Brown. The Waikiwi Hall which was gaily decorated with streainrs and,greenery presented a gay scene on Wednesday evening, when the Kiwi Tennis Club held their monthlysocial evening. The fancy dress parade was a feature of the evening, the prize for the best costumes being w-on by Aliss I. Colquhoun (Russian) and Air G. Twemlow (Rajah). Good music for dancing added greatly to the evening's enjoyment. Thq duties of M.C. were ably carried out by Air G. Twemlow.

There were nine tables for bridge at the Southland Women’s Club on Monday evening. Airs Cochrane was the. winner of the highest score and Airs S. M. Alacalister, the hidden number. Those present were-: — Mesdames D. Cochrane, W. G. Tait, A. Wilson, H. O. Stuckey, F. O. Mac Gibbon, R. S. Alclnnes, W. S. Todd, J. H. Waymouth, T. Al. Macdonald, F. C. Beere, Ryder, J. T. Carswell, W. Alacalister, S. Ritchie, J. E. Hannah, H. G. Brass, W. A. Flinchey, R. Brownlie, J. Vickery, J. Thomson, B. Wilson, AlcHugh, Robertson, S. M. Alacalister, J. Watson, G. Cooper, H. J. Farrant. Misses Brodrick, Perrin, Alexander, McLeod, Talbot, Waymouth, Brown, Campbell, M. Rein.

On Thursday evening a party was given at the home of Mr. and Airs. E. R. Fitzsimmons, King Street, by a party’of swimming enthusiasts in honour of Airs. F. Scotten and Mr. Fitzsimmons, who have conducted the examinations locally for the Royal Life-Saving Society’s Award. During the evening games and dancing were held and at'a suitable interval Airs. Scotten was presented with a pair of gloves by the girls and Air. Fitzsimmons with a stop-watch by the boys. Those present W’cre: Mr. and Airs. E. R. Fitzsimmons, Mr. and Airs. F. Scotter, Misses J. Scandrett, F. Basstian, N. Basstian, D. Williamson, AL Aitken, J. Aitken. J. Blackburn, R. Jacquiery, C. Ronald, B. Dickens, V. Hughes, E. Junker, S. Alurdoch, D. AlcCrostie, AL Barry, Messrs R. Strang, H. Giller, P. Roscoe, P. AlcGrath, L. Hinchey, R. Read, Li Boyer, B. Bailey, J. MaeGibbori, W. Kennedy, W. T. Springford W. A. Springford, G. Witt and I. HuttonPotts.

The second of the fortnightly. Green Mill cabaret dances under the direction of Mr Jack Comber was held in Smith’s Hall on Wednesday night, and again proved extremely popular. The decorations were of a more ambitious nature than on the first night, comprising green and purple streamers emanating from the, centre of the hall, with revolving spotlights and gaily festooned mills on each side of the stage. Mr Jack Thompson's Dance Orchestra was heard to advantage in new numbers, while at an interval some accordion selections by Mr Tinker was enthusiastically received. Winners of lucky spot dances were. Miss Burman and Mr Aspray; Miss Butler and Mr Jolley; Miss Ashley and Mr McDonald. The successful couples in the Monte Carlo dances were: Miss R. Ward and Mr J. Day; Miss M. Gillies and Mr Smith. Those present were: Mesdames Batchelor and Hope. Misses Scammel, Crosbie, N. Derbies Brailey, P. Broad, D. Cunningham, K. Officer,!. Officer, Basstian, Holloway, Laydon, R. Ward, Sutherland, McKay, Devaney, Donaldson, L. Purdue, A. Ladbrook, A. Butler, G. Stirling, Pagey, M. Gillies, C. Cook, Anderson (2), H. Pascoe, Murphy, D. Deegan, Lawrence, Martin, Mclntyre, Femes,* Anthony (2), Pirie, Crosbie, McDonald, Kearns (2), Lorentzon, Waterson, Greenwood, R. Smith, M. Hill, Burman, Townsend, Hodginson, Breen, Crozier (2), Burke, O’Brien, Atkin, Goram, M. Harrington, Lacy, Dempster, Johnson, McGregor. Messrs G. Dawson, Clelland, Jones Prince, Larsen, Crawford, McDonald, Jamieson (Blenheim), Ash, Shaw, Walsh, Adams (2), Hardiman, Clark, Donaldson. (Dunedin) Wilken, Reynolds, Bailey Keppel, Stewart, Hopwood and McLennan (Riverton), Burman, Pickford, Ayers, McDonald, Todd, Wilson, Anderson (Christchurch), Tinker, Lorrimer, Smith, Ellis, J. Morrison,, Good, GiL bert, S. Dunn, Kennedy, Prendegast, Rillstone, S. McCorkindale; A. Duncan, Warren, Al Geddes, T. McDonald, M. Bastow (Sydney), Currie, J. Dundas, Murphy, McDowell, Kelly, Jolly, Jenkins, Friend, Wills, Fraser, J. Day, Veich, S Ward, Aspray, Smith, Atkin, J. Thompson, Longue, Ogilvie ( Auck-I land), S. Burke, H. Smith, D. Powell, R. I Maxwell, Perry’ (Timaru), Bloy, Carswell,! Scott, Smith, Pascoe. ” ■ f

Miss Ola Murph” of Fendalton, is the guest of Mrs C. Provan, Albert street, Gladstone. The Aliases Mina and Patricia Ward, of Christchurch, who have been the guests of Miss Lulu Henderson, returned north on Thursday. Hostesses at afternoon tea during the week included —Mrs J. F. H. Alexander, Mrs B. Wilson, Airs A, G.. Butchers, Airs F. J. Robinson. Mr and Mrs Menlove and Mr John Mcnlove, of Athol, who visited Invercargill for the Cunningham-Allen wedding, were guests at the Grand Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. Charters, Mossburn, Mr and Mrs J. Charters, Te Anau Downs, and Air and Airs John Macdonald, Woodlands, were guests at the Cunningham-Allen wedding on Tuesday.

The engagement is announced of Edna Olive, only daughter of Air and Airs L. T. Woodfield, Tay street, Invercargill, to Ivan, second son of' Air and Mrs J. Sparkes, Rhodes street, Timaru. Air and Airs King Allen, “Oakley,” Castlerock, who visited Invercargill for the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy', to Mr Warren Cunningham, were the guests of Mr and Airs T. Allen, Biggar street. Mr and Airs J. AV. Bowen, of Melbourne, Air and Airs Alarsden, of Wellington, and Air Archibald, of Dunedin, who arrived from the north by car, and spent the weekend in Invercargill, were guests at the Grand Hotel. Aliss Isobel Provan gave an evening at her home, Albert street, Gladstone, last Wednesday in honour of Aliss Ola Murphy (Fenadlton, Christchurch). Dancing was held in the drawing room which was charmingly decorated with chrysanthemums of all shades. Those present were Misses K. Woodward i (Christchurch), J. Copeland, Thelma Smith, B. Gardner, E. Tennant, Al. Gillies (Oam- , aru), K. McKenzie, I. Braisier (Bristol, England), K. Glass (Oamaru), Alyra Copeland, J. Jones, Alessrs Cecil Cunningham, R. Elder, J. Chaplin, Dick Stevens, G. Johnstone, G. Williams, L. Henderson, Alex Smillie, Ulric Smith, J. Gardner,, L. Jones, N. Jack, K. Broad, Alistair Provan. A successful bridge drive, given by the ladies of the Invercargill Goli Club in aid of the club funds, was held in the Southland Women's Club, last Friday' evening. The prize for the highest score, presented by Mrs. R. A. Anderson, was won by Aliss | Batchelor. Aliss Henderson won the prize | for the hidden number, presented by Airs. Pottinger and Aliss Guthrie the prize presented by Mrs. W. Handyside. Those present were:—-Mr. anil Mrs. F. C. Rowley, Alesdames F. G. Hall-Jones, Watson, A. 11. Mackrell, W. Handyside, Pottinger, AV. Ewart, W. Macalister. H. 0. Stuckey, T. F. Macdonald, A. F. Hogg, AV. Di Palmer, Ryder, R. S. Mclnnes, A. G. Boyd, J. D. M.t- J chell, W. S. Todd, J. T. Carswell, T. M. | Macdonald, B. Wilson, L. AV. Spencer, F. D. Alorrah, J. T. Train, G. I. Moffett, J. Vickery, T. A. Nicholson, J. Thomson, L. C. Smith, D. Cochrane, W. A. Hinchey, J. Watson, A. Cutt, J. AfcCrostie, Torrance, P. H. Vickery', J. Collie, Campbell, W. G. Tait, Graham, Misses M. C. Perrin, S. Per- ' rin, Guthrie, Brodrick, Fynes-Clinto'n, Al. Pilcher, Af. Rein, Al. Lousley, L. Thomson, H. Taylor, Whitmore, Talbot, Alexander, Al. Logan, Al. Ott, Al. Hamilton, Batchelor, Thomson, Anderson, Alehaffey, Ward, L. Henderson, Al. Todd, O. Rein, Warneke, Messrs I. McGrath, J. Dick, Powell.

The Reception Room of the Southland Women’s Club, could scarcely accommodate the large number of people who were present at the Play Reading Circle’s open evening on Tuesday,- The club was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn leaves for the occasion.. Mrs Stanley Brown, chairwoman of the circle, was hostess and Mrs F. M. Corkill, Mrs T. F. Macdonald and Miss Mackenzie were in charge of the supper arrangements. John Drinkwater's play, “Bird in Hand’’ was chosen for the occasion and was read with the following cast: —“Alice Greenleaf”—Mrs A. M. Macdonald; “Joan Greenleaf”—Miss M. Manson; "Thomas Greenleaf” —Miss Cran ; “Gerald Arnwood” —-Mrs R. S. Mclnnes; “Mr Blancfuet,” Miss Perrin; “Ambrose Godolphin”—Miss Crofts; “Cyril Beverley”—Miss Bailey; “Sir Robert Arnwood” —Mrs T. S. Tomlinson. Mrs C. E. Watts, who was chorus, read an interesting sketch of the life of the author. Some of those present included —Dr and Mrs Stanley Brown; Dr and Mrs H. R. Gibson, Mr and Mrs L. B. Hutton, Mr and Mrs C. E. Just, Mr and Mrs A. M. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs R. Kingsland, Mr and Mrs C. R. S. Barrett, Mr and Mrs D. Steadman, Mr and Mrs T. F. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs N. J. Armour, Mr and Mrs T. S. Tomlinson, Mr and Mrs J. D. Gilmore, Dr and Mrs Uttley, Mesdames D. McFarlane, E. W. Howorth, L. B. Rowe, T. D. Pearce, C. F. Hackworth, T. M. Macdonald, J. Macleod, Cousins, E. R. Wilson, G. I. Moffett, W. S. Todd, J. T. Prain, J. Callender, C. C. Jennings, W. Handyside, J, Lillicrap, H. J. Farrant, A. A. Stewart, D. H. Thomson, F. O. Mac Gibbon, F. M. Corkill, T. F. Macdonald, P. J. Israel, J. G. Macdonald, A. T. McCaw, H. 0. Stuckey, C. Campbell, J. D. Mitchell, C. E. Watts, J. Robertson, G. Cooper, C. A. Stewart, C. C. Munnings, A. Derbie, J. R. Sutton, J. Magrath, E. Mackenzie, A. E. W. McDonald, A. McNaughton, A. G. Scddon, J. Thomas. Misses S. Waymouth, E. McKay, D. Patterson, Hanks, Cran, Crofts, M. Todd, B. Macdonald, M. Hansen (Christchurch), E. Mackenzie, M. Manson, W. Giller, V. Roscow, D. Washer, Burgin (Auckland), G. Macdonald, B. Jennings, I’. Mitchell, M. Clark, B. Stewart, Robertson (2), Perrin. An event of importance in Invercargill and one in which much interest was shown was the opening of the Southland Radio Club’s studio on Monday evening. The Club Rooms, which are situated in the Arcade consist of band and operating rooms, studio and artists’ ■ lounge. The colour scheme chosen for the' decorations is blue and gold and those who were privileged to be present in the studio on Monday evening will admit that the committee members have been wise in their choice of furnishings, which are extremely pleasing. There are carpets, curtains and cushions in harmonizing tones, and the rooms are lighted by lamps hidden beneath shades of pale gold silk. At the conclusion of the broadcasting programme a social hour was held in the Rosewood Tea Lounge, which was decorated with white and wine coloured chrysanthemums. Toasts were honoured and enjoyable items given by some of the performers who had assisted with the concert in the evening. Those present -included:—The Mayor anti Mayoress, Mr and Mrs J. I). Campbell, the Rev. and Mrs J. A. Lush, the Rev. and Mrs S. Bailey, the Rev. and Mrs C. H. Olds, Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs Morey, Mr and Mrs W. Macalister, Mr and Mrs J. D. Gilmore, Mr and Mrs J. H. Watson, Mr and Mrs A. E. H. Bath, Mr and Mrs A. C. Carman, Mr and Mrs W. A. Service, Mr and Mrs G. Palmer,' Mr and Mrs W. T. Johnston, Mr and Mrs A. Scott, Mr and Mrs E. V. McKeever, Mr and Mrs Pollock, Mr and Mrs Cheyne, Mr and Mrs J. Ward, Mr and Mrs R. Coupland, Mr and Mrs R. Brownlie, Mr and Mrs D. W. Stalker, Mr and Mrs J. Tait, Mr and Mrs A. Hore, Mr and Mrs A. R. Wills, Mr and Mrs J. R. Battin, Mr and Mrs ,Y. C. Wealleans, Mr and Mrs W. Drummond, Mr and Mrs C. Trim, Mr and Mrs W. Langmuir, Mr and Mrs R. L. Pettitt, Mr and Mrs H. Farley, Mr and Mrs G. Batchelor, Mr and Mrs A. E. Jordan, Mr, and Mrs D. McEwen, Mr, and Mrs Parsons. Misses T. Pryde,,E. and N. King, R. Helm, J. Teviotdale, J. Sampson,'F. McKay. Messrs A. W. Jones, L. S. Alsweiler, E. McK. Lyon, C. Lockhart, S. M. Macalister, D. W..McKay, F. Booth, W. R. Mabson, W. Robinson, D. J. Wesney, C. S. Longuet, W. J. Ferguson, Carlton Max, B. Hammonds, A. Pasco, L. James, R. Henry, -T. Pryde, L. E. I'Dalley, S. Richards.

The Misses Mary and Nancy Bond of “Dunrobin,” are the guests of Airs Elworthy, of Timaru. Miss K. Woodward, of Christchurch, is spending a holidav in Invercargill, and is the guest of Mrs B. B. Jones, North Road. The Misses Jessie and Myra Copeland, Marama Avenue, Otatara, are at present the guests ,of Mrs W. Kennedy, “Studleigh,” Otautau. Mrs Rlaph Swale, “Pakeho,” Limehills, was the guest of her mother, Mrs AV. H. King, "Tynree,” Chapman street, for a few days last week, Air. and Airs. John Cunningham, of Timaru, who were the guests of Air. and Mrs. David Cunningham, Duke street, left yesterday on their return home. Mrs F. G.‘ Hall-Jones and Miss Pauline Pilcher are at present in Timaru, where they are taking part in the golf tournament which is being held this week.

Mrs Crawford, who has been the guest of her son, Dr Ritchie Crawford, left with the Misses Crawford (2) by motor on Wednesday on her return to Timaru. Mr and Mrs Angus Macdonald, of “The Plains” station, and Mr and Mrs W. Cunningham, of “Castledowns,” who visited Invercargill during the week, were guests at the Cunningham-Allen wedding.

A charming interlude at last Saturday 1 Night’s Cabaret Dance in the Federal was I provided by Miss Rene Ward’s Juvenile Cabi aret Girls—Misses Molly Wills, Nancy Lee, Gloria AlcChesney, Maidie Hughes, and Lola 1 Hollman, who delighted those present with I a characteristic ballet. A happy time was spent at. this Cabaret, the beautiful banquet I hall being filled almost to capacity. The I guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Mr and , Airs AlcGregor, Air and Airs J. A. Mangan. , Misses K. Anderson, Al. Ott, 0. Holloway, [ J. Roger, E. Aloffett, H. Sale, T. McEwan, I B. Jennings, E. Wilson, E. Clives, Alartin, Ramsey, Stroud, E. Thompson, Ward, Derbie, Officer, A. Walters, Ball, McDonald, Anthony, McLachlan, Sloan, Woodfield, Pierce. Alessrs Williams, Howe, o’Dowda, Ward, Wills, Scott, Hannah, D. Fillery (Christchurch), G. Todd, G. Reed, K. Hudson, Jones, Greig, Undrill, Taylor, Fraser, J. Langford, H. Carswell, D. Carswell, McCurdy, J. Hamilton, B. Bailey, Sparks, Woodfield, Watson, R. Williams. WEDDINGS / PATERSON—McLEAN. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, on April 30, the wedding was solemnized of Jessie, elder daughter' of Mr and Mrs W. Paterson, Grace street, Invercargill, and James Warden, only son of Airs AlcLean and the late Mr James McLean, late of Waikiwi, Invercargill. The Rev. John Paterson was the officiating minister. The bride’s mother and sister, Aliss Jean Paterson, were present, also the bridegroom’s mother. After the wedding the party motored to Castlecliff, where the wedding breakfast

was partaken of. Many telegrams of congratulations’ were read. The young couple left fou>New Plymouth where the honeymoon was to be spent. Prior to her leaving Invercargill for Wanganui the bride was entertained At a cup and saucer afternoon by Mrs W. Jackson, Ythan street; at a gift afternoon at the Mary Elizabeth by the Misses K. Wood--ward and D. Alcock; and at a gift afternoon and evening by Mrs Sv Steel, Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. W. McLean, who were the recipients of numerous presents, will reside in Wanganui. PARKER—KINGDON. A very quiet wedding was solemnized'at St. Paul’s Church, Cashel street, Christchurch, on Wednesday, May 14, when Ida Myrtle, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Kingdon, Burnham, Canterbury, was married to Mr. Thomas Parker, of Christchurch. ,The Rev. Bowen Black officiated. y 'Miss Irene Kingdon attended her sister as bridesmaid, while Mr. J f Parker was bestman. BECK—RIDDLE. The Fortrose Presbyterian Church was beautifully decorated with autumn flowers and foliage, when on the afternoon of May 14, Margaret Jane, only daughter of Mrs and the late James Riddle of ‘ Flag Hill,” Fortrose, was married to Mr Cecil Petersen Beck, son of Mr and Mrs Beck, of Gorge Road. The Rev. Mr Evans officiated and Miss Isla Beck (sister of the bridegroom) was organist. The bride, escorted by her uncle, Mr Herbert Riddle, of Thornbury, was gowned in ivory georgette and silk net made with tightly fitting bodice, the skirt being cut to form an uneven hemline. A daintily embroidered veil caught at the sides with orange blossom was worn and she carried a bouquet composed of pink and white flowers. . The bride’s cousin, Miss Muriel Riddle, of Thornbury, attended as bridesmaid, and wore an ankle length frock of pink georgette and ecru lace with a black panne velvet hat. . The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Harry Golden, of Fortrose. Following the ceremony a reception was held in Humphries’ Hall, where the guests numbering about 150 partook of a delicious breakfast and a lengthy toast-list was honoured. The bride’s mother wore a smart navy coat with fox fur, over a frock of navy satin, with a small navy hat to tone, and carried a posy of red flowers. . The mother of the bridegroom wore a black coat trimmed with fur over a black satin frock with a black hat, and she also carried a small posy of red flowers. In the evening Mrs Riddle entertained the young people at a dance, the grand march being led off by the bridal pair. Later they left by motor, the bride’s travelling frock being brown silk velvet, which was worn with a brown hat and coat to tone. Prior to her marriage the bride was tendered a kitchen evening and was also presented by members of the congregation of the Presbyterian Church with a dinner-set. The future home of Mr and Mrs C. P. Beck will be in Springbrook, Canterbury. GROVES—LILLY. A wedding of widespread interest took place in All Saints’ Church, Dunedin, on Monday, May 12, when Edna, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. Lilly, Castle street, was married to Leslie, only eon of Mr and Mrs D. C. Groves, St. Clair. The ceremony was performed by the venerable Archdeacon L. G. Whitehead, assisted by the Rev. W. Hardy Johnson. The wedding was fully choral, Mr E. Heywood F.R.C.0., organist of-Si. Paul’s Cathedral, officiating at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated in shades of green and gold by the ladies of the choir. The bride, who entered the church vjitii her father, was met at the church door by the male choir, who led the way to the chancel singing ‘‘Oh God of Jacob.” She was gowned in dull green and gold embossed georgette made with a deep hip-yoke, and a gracefully flowing ankle-length skirt. The bodice which was close-fitting, had long tightly-fitting sleeves. She wore pale gold stockings and crepe-de-chene shoes and a soft green felt hat. She carried a sheaf of bronze and gold chrysanthemums which added the final touch to an unusually beautiful toilette. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Audrey Lilly, who wore a beautiful frock of butter-cups yellow and embossed georgette with long, tightly-fitting sleeves, and a long flared skirt dipping at the back. She wore a soft butter-cun felt hat .and pale gold shoes and stockings. She also carried a sheaf of bronze and gold chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Lloyd Duncan as best man. When the members of the bridal party left the church, they were enthusiastically received at the church gates by the students of Selwyn College. After the ceremony the guests were received in the Somerset Lounge by Mr and Mre A. W. Lilly, the latter wearing a black coat handsomely trimmed with silver, grey marabout, a black hat and shoes and silver grey stockings. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses. Mrs Groves, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a becoming frock of powder blue chenille georgette with hat to match. ■ The bride travelled in a smart beige and nigger brown costume, nigger ha’t and ehoes and "beige stockings. The future home of the Rev. Leslie Groves and Mrs Groves will be at St Mark’s Vicarage, Balclutha. CUNNINGHAM—ALLEN. St. Paul’s Church, beautifully decorated with autumn tinted flowers and leaves, was the scene of a wedding of special interest on Tuesday, May 20, when Dorothy, daugter of Mr. and Mrs. King Allen, “Oakley,” Castlerock, was married to Warren, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Cunningham, Duke street, Gladstone. The Rev. Anderson, of Waikari, uncle of the bride, was the officiating minister, and Mrs. A. E. H. Bath presided at the organ. During the service a solo was sung by Miss Rene Brown. The bride, given away by her father, wore a charming frock of cream satin beaute with closely fitting long sleeved bodice. The skirt fell from a hip yoke in four flared panels to touch the ground at the back and was slightly raised in front. The bride’s veil, which was worn by her mother at her wedding, was of tulle, and was arranged with a cap of French lace with a tiny spray of orange blossom over each ear. She carried a sheaf of cream chrysanthemums and cream sweet peas. The bride , was attended by her tw6 cousins. Miss Beulah Allen, chief bridesmaid, and Miss Mary Grant, the former .. wearing jonquil yellow and the latter daffodil yellow georgette. The frocks were similarly made, both having simple closely fitting bodices and full circular skirts, the ankle length hemlines being weighted with narrow frills. Coatees of gold lame were worn and felt capalines of the same shade caught up in front with gold clasps. Each wore shoes of matching satin, and amber necklace and ear-rings, and carried a bouquet of red geraniums and autumn tinted leaves. The little flower girl, Pamela Charters, of Te Anau Downs, wore a delightful ankle length frock of primrose georgette frilled from the waist, and a poke bonnet of primrose satin. She carried a basket of petals. Mr. Gavin Cunningham, brother of the bridegroom, was best ■ man, and Mr John Menlove of Athol, groomsman. Messrs Grant, Allen and Cecil Cunningham were ushers. Seventy guests were afterwards entertained at a reception in the Federal Banquet lounge. Mrs. Allen, mother of the bride, who received the guests, wore a frock of black satin beaute, with jabot and tiny frills on the sleeves of beige georgette, a skunk stole and a black model hat, She carried a bouquet of wine-coloured chrysanthemums. Mrs. Cunningham, mother of the bridegroom. .wore a frock of cinnamon brown

crepe romaine, with circular skirt, falling in peaks, and coatee with frilled cuffs and scarf caught with a golden brown ornament. She wore a hat of felt 'and satin lb match and carried a bouquet of berries. When the newly married couple left for the north on their honeymoon, the bride wore an English costume of fawp and brown worsted tweed, a fawn model hat and nigger brown shoes and stockings. She wore a skunk stole and carried a nigger-brown handbag. The future home of Mr and Mrs Cunningham will be at “Riverslea,” Five Rivers. Prior to her marriage, the bride was entertained by members of the Lumsden branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, the Presbyterian Church at Castlerock, the Anglician Church at Lumsden and people of the Castlerock District. INVERCARGILL BRANCH NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN, ANNUAL MEETING HELD. The annual meeting of the Invercargill branch of the National Council of Women was held in the Southland Women’s Club on Wednesday evening, Mrs C. A. Fraer, J.P., 'Dominion President, presiding. Annual Report.

The annual report stated that the branch owed its inception to the zeal of Mrs C. Fraer, J.P., Dominion President of the National Council of Women, who visited Invercargill in January 1929 and gave an address, explaining the work of the council. A secretary and a temporary committee had been appointed and in April the Invercargill branch had held its first meeting when two branches of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, the ’Kindergarten Council, League of Mothers, Girl Guides and Southland Women’s Club had ben affiliated, another branch of the Women’s Christian Tempernace Union, the Trained Nurses’ Association and the Central Methodist Girls’ Guild affiliating later. It was hoped that the number of private members would be increased during the year. The Invercargill branch had worked quietly and earnestly, following the aime of the National Council of Women for the uplift of humanity and especially for the cause of women and children. Through the efforts of the branch, a second woman representative had been nominated for the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board and duly elected. Communications to the Minister of Public Health and to Sir Joseph Ward, on the urgent need for more accommodation at St. Helen’s Hospital had resulted in a promise for the needed additions. The plans had been forwarded but the building had not yet been begun. The branch had cooperated with northern branches in the agitation for the appointment of Women Police. The attention of the Minister of Justice had been called to the finding of juries in two glaring cases of criminal assault on little girls, unjustifiably lenient sentences having been given. Southland was entitled to women representatives on High Schools’ and Technical College Boards. So far no woman had been nominated for such positions, but the branch had the matter in view for the coming election of Board members. During the year members had been, privileged to hear addresses from Dr Pilcher on Child Psychology and from Mrs F. M. Corkill on Life in Malaya. Both addresses had been interesting and instructive and much appreciated by the members. Mrs T. D. Pearce, President of the Invercargill branch, had been present at the conference of the New Zealand National Council of Women held in Wellington in April. During the ensuing year, the branch intended studying the matter of vocational training or guidance towards vocational training of young people before leaving school. The thanks of the branch were due to the Press, especially the Southland Times, for their reports of meetings, to the Southland Women’s Club for the use of a room at a reasonable fee, and to the Dominion officers who had always been ready to give helpful advice and assistance. On the motion .of Mrs T. D. Pearce, seconded by" Mrs E. V. McKeever, the annual report was adopted. The adoption of the balance sheet, which showed a good credit balance, was moved by Mrs R. R. McGregor, seconded by Miss Ross and carried.

The following officebearers were reelected:—President —Mrs T. D. Pearce; Secretary—Miss McLeod; Treasurer—Mrs K. R. McGregor. On the motion of Mrs Fraer, it was decided that a vote of thanks to the Press should be recorded,

It was decided that a letter of sympathy should be sent to the Gisborne branch in the death of their President, Mrs Walker, and that a minute of sympathy should be recorded. Address by Mrs Fraer. Mrs T. D. Pearce, President of the branch, in welcoming Mrs Fraer, said that members fully appreciated the honour done them by Mrs Fraer in attending the annual meeting of their branch.

Mrs Fraer said that she was pleased to be present. Although she was Vice-Presi-dent of the Christchurch branch as well as Dominion President, she did not wish to identify herself with one particular branch and was eager to know as much as possible of the work of all branches in New Zealand, and was especially interested in helping the new ones. The influence of the National Council of Women was rapidly spreading throughout the world, Mrs Fraer said, and there were at present 40,000,000 women linked up with the movement in more than 50 different countries. The most important world wide aspect of the work was the attainment of international understanding, and 40,000,000 women with their shoulders to the wheel of peace should have some effect. The International Council, with Lady Aberdeen at its head, was at present meeting in Vienna, and New Zealand had been able to send three good representatives—Miss Lovell Smith, (Dominion Secretary), Miss Corrie Lovell Smith and Mrs Irene Grant. There were eleven different standing committees of the International Council, and the New Zealand delegates would have to work very hard to attend all the meetings and functions. It was unfortunate that more delegates could not be sent from New Zealand, but as no money towards the travelling expenses of the delegates could be obtained from the Government, that was impossible. Mrs Fraer had attended the last quinquennial conference of the International Council of Women held in America five years ago and at that conference Norway and .Iceland had both been represented by full delegations, whose expenses had been paid by the governments of the countries. At that conference, Mrs Fraer had been most impressed by the remarkably able delegates from China. The International Council, to carry out its policy, relied on the support of every affiliated country, Mrs Fraer said, and Lady Aberdeen had recently appealed to the National Councils of the world to congratulate the League of Nations on the result of its' work done to minimise the opium traffic. During the year, Mrs Fraer had received greetings from 49 different countries and had sent greetings to 52, and that in itself was proof of the bond which existed between the different National Councils of the world.

Returning to the affairs of the New Zealand National Council, Mrs Fraer said that all branches this year should impress upon the members of Parliament for their districts, the importance of women police and the necessity of voting against the proposed amendment to the Nurses’ and Midwives’ Registration Act, which would permit the registration of nurses trained in private hospitals. Mrs Fraer urged all members to exercise their vote in elections and to see at all times £hat they were properly represented. It was their duty to choose members whom they were convinced would work for New Zealand. She hoped that Invercargill would nominate a woman candidate at the next election. The time was ripe for a woman in. Parliament, as woman’s point of view was very badly needed in the government of the country. Mrs R. S. Mclnnes moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Fraer for the useful information she had given.