STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 May 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

| (From Our Own Correspondent) [All eommunieatious, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkics, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, May 10. WEDDING. A quiet but pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, on May 8, when Mr. Edward B. Mumby, second son of Mr. Robert Mum by, Auckland, was married to Miss Gladys Siddilia Murray, eldest daughter of Mr. .]. D. Murray, Stratford, the officiating minister being the Rev. C. W. Howard.'' The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty white dress of aceordconpieatcd ehili'on and silk, with satin girdle and tiie orthodox veil and orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful bouquet of tuber and Queen Alexandra roses, with maidenhair and asparagus fern. The bridesmaid. Miss Edith K. Murray (sister) wore a white silk smocked jumper and skirt, with black plush and pink crepe de chine hat, and carried a bouquet of double pink cosmos and maidenhair fern. Mr. H. Robinson (Eltham) was attendant on the bridegroom. At the wedding breakfast, given by the bride's parents, the usual toasts were honored, after which Mr. and Mrs. Mumby left per motor car for Hawera, en route to Auckland and Rotorua, where the honeymoon wHI be spent. The bride's travelling outfit consisted of a neat tailor-made costume of navy blue serge, with hat to match. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome set of furs, and to tile bridesmaid a gold bangle. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold pendant. The wedding presents were both handsome and useful.

GEXERAL. The social lield in tlie Lowgarth factory hall last evening proved a very successful funclion, and it is anticipated that, after paying all expenses, a profit of £lO will be_ available for the send-off funds. Mr. Richards and his committee had arrangements well forward for the pleasure of patrons, wiio were agreeably surprised at the completeness of details. A fine programme of vocal items was contributed, and thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Those taking part were: Mrs. Lockhart Miss Osborne (Christchurch), G. T. Walters, C. H. Fox. B Yetton, H. Johnston, J. S. Rowe. All the songs were well received, and thoroughly deserved the unstinted applause secured. The accompaniments were played by Miss Coates and Mr. C. H. Fox. The latter also played for the dances. Mr. L. Taylor efficiently carried out the duties of M.C. In an appropriate speech, Mr. Richards thanked the performers for providing such an enjoyable evening. Mention should be made of the supper provided, which was quite up to the Lowgarth standard of hospitality. The Tariki Patriotic Committee is now busily engaged preparing details for its reception to returned soldiers this month. The Inglewood orchestra has been secured for the occasion, which will take the form of a dinner, then a. concert, concluding with a dance. The proceeds secured are to go to the French orphans, and a fair sum is expected. It has been found advisable to postpone the A. and P. Association's concert and dance till the IJOth instant, owing to some of the artists from a distance being unavailable on the date originally fixed. Included in the list of performers is the Rev. Papapakura, whose vocal items have always created much enthusiasm with Stratford audiences. Mr. W. 11. Rutlcdge has kindly donated £1 Is to the entertainment, which will be ■■.warded to the lucky holder of a number n the souvenir programme to be presented to patrons. Those who remember the last enjoyable entertainment organised under the same auspices are assured that the approaching one will quite eclipse those of the past.

The long winter evenings arc to hand. So those who find time tedious will he pleased to learn that Mr. C. E. James has just opened up some fine winter pastimes—games that will instruct the child and interest the parent. Those who enjoy a good book can obtain great variety here, whilst if in search of a holiday, wedding, or christening-gift, you will certainly find same amongst the many thousands, of articles on sale at C. E. James's warehouse. —Advt.