GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 April 1939, Page 7

GREYTOWN

WEDDING. GRAY—BENNETT. (“Times-Age” Special.) The decorations in St. Luke’s Church, Greytown, on Easter Saturday evening made a pretty setting for the marriage of Phyllis Coral, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Bennett, Greytown, and George Thomas, eldest son of Mrs E. Gray, “Brentwood,” Pukehou, Hawke’s Bay, and the late Mr E. S. Gray. The officiating minister was the Rev. Canon Sykes, and Miss M. Sykes presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of magnolia embossed satin, which was modelled on classical lines and the heartshaped neckline was allied to the sleeves which were full at the shoulders, and tight-fitting to the wrists and formed a point over the back of the hand. A row of tiny satin buttons finished the back bodice. The skirt from a rucked back panel, fell into a long graceful scalloped train, each scallope being caught with a spray of orange blossom. From a spray of Easter lilies fell the embroidered veil in soft folds forming a second train. An arm sheaf was composed of Easter lilies and maiden-hair fern.

In attendance as the bridesmaids were Misses Thurza (chief) and Betty Bennett (sisters of the bride), and Miss Una Quinlivan (Hastings! cousin of the bridegroom. Their dainty frocks in pale shades of pink, blue and lavender, respectively, were fashioned alike. The sleeves were fully puffed and the heartshaped neckline was finished with crystal buttons. The full skirts had a high fitting waistline arid the side sashes formed a butterfly bow at the back. They wore matching shoulder length tulle veils, held in place with a spray of camelias apd carried an arm sheaf of dahlias and maiden-hair fern. Each wore a double string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr M. Schultze (Pukehou) as best man, Mr B. Turley (Pukehou), and Mr C. Priest (Wellington) as groomsmen. Mr E. Bennett (the bride’s brother) and Mr A. Blair (Taradale), cousin of the bride, acted as ushers. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by her small cousin Elvna Merwood. A reception followed by a dance was afterwards held at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, where the bride’s parents assisted by the bridegroom’s mother received a large number of guests. 1

The bride’s mother wore a becoming gown of midnight blue georgette relieved with a silver spray and carried a posy of roses. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in violet chiffon velvet with a shoulder spray of matching flowers and carried a posy of roses. Among the guests were the grandparents of the bridal couple, Mrs Bennett (Taradale), Mr and Mrs H. Merwood (Carterton), and Mrs T. Quinlivan (Hastings). Later when Mr and Mrs G. Gray left by car for the north, the bride travelled in a French ensemble of mermaid blue with navy accessories and a fur stole. Many beautiful gifts were received including cheques. Their future home will be at Pukehou, Hawke’s Bay. Hockey Club Meeting. The annual meeting of the Greytown Men’s Hockey Club was held last week When Mr Maloney presided over a fair attendance. A pleasing feature was the number of young players present. In the absence of the secretary the chairman outlined the activities of last year and the financial position. The latter showed a small credit. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr L. Parton; president, Mr G. S. Maloney; secretary, Mrs L. Strange (subject to approval); hon auditor, Mr G. Scrimgeour; delegates to Association’s annual meeting, Messrs Maloney and Fleet; junior coach, Mr E. Fleet. .

It was decided to enter two teams in the junior competition, and to apply for the regrading of four players. A senior team was not entered owing to a shortage of players of the senior class. One of the junior teams is to be made up entirely of scouts. The meeting decided to apply to the Borough Council for the use of one ground at the Domain. The subscriptions for juniors was fixed at 2s, one shilling to be paid at the beginning of each round. Thursday afternoons were decided on as the official practice days. Notes.

This year’s junior competition will bS a most interesting one, nine teams having entered. This promises well for Wairarapa hockey, and the presence of two teams in Greytown promises well locally. A good number of boys attended on Saturday afternoon in an effort to put the grounds in order, but more work will yet be required. As opening day for competitions is next Saturday, all players or boys desirous of joining should see Mr E. Fleet, c/o Brown’s Bakery, or Mr Maloney at once. The Greytown delegate, Mr E. Fleet; is a member of the Association management committee, Mr Maloney declining election this year. The following are the suggested teams for next Saturday: Scouts (in khaki shirts) from A. Hobson, Brabender Day, Rees, Hay, Skeet, Anker, Jury, Williams, Trotman (s), C. Anker, P. Brabender. Club: McKenzie, Barnard. Kellie, Dennes, Connolly, N. Harris,! Morgan, Humphries, Bouzaid, K. Trotman, Rewi. The time and place of games will be published in Thursday’s “Times-Age.” Personal Items. Mrs G. S. Maloney and family have left on a holiday to be spent at Christchurch. The many friends of Mr Walter Maxton will be sorry to hear that he is at present in the Greytown Hospital. Mr S. Skeet, of Battersea, is at present in the Greytown Hospital. Miss L. Hill, of Plimmerton, is at present on a visit to friends in Greytown. Gotf Competition. A Stableford competition was played on the local links on Saturday. The best cards handed in were: J. W. Tate 39, C. S. Shedden 33, T. Gold 31. The Digger’s Market. The takings at the Diggers’ Market held in the Town Hall, Greytown, on Friday amounted to £142 15s. The stalls were all decorated with white and blue bunting, whilst flags and bunting were hung around the main hall. The stallholders were:—Doll stall: Matron Higginson and Mrs H. G. Carter and Nurse Cooper and Nurse Rosengrave. Ice ,cream: Mesdames Robinson, A. D. Burch, Sister Cheer. Produce: Mesdames Hutchings, Dyson, and Miss Hutchings. Sweets: Misses Eagar, Wiggins, Mesdames R. Eagar and G. R. Jury. Cake stall: Mes-

dames Stevens, Beu, E. Thompson, O’Neale. The tearooms were in the capable hands of Mesdames Barnard. Gray, Orr, Fairbrother, and Miss Wilson decorated the tables. The sideshows were in the capable hands of the “Diggers,” under the control of Messrs J. W. Barnard and Herod. The competition winners were:—No., 1 trophy, W. G. Morgan; No. 2 trophy. C. F. Brickell; tin of biscuits, Mrs F. Dennes; firewood, G. Robinson; pickles, A. D. Burch; large chocolates, B. Roydhouse; cake, Mrs Johnson; sweets. Mrs Nisbet; Bouzaid’s box, T.~ J. Sugrue; Army Sister Rose, Mrs Shedden; bed jacket, Mrs McGregor; scarf, E. Skeet; baby’s knitted set, E. Penny; elephant, Miss H. Card; bride and maids, Miss B. Burns; dog and doll, Joan McGregor 1, Mrs Tully 2; cushon, P. R. Doney; needlework, F. J. Holland; sucking pig, G. Burns; iced cake, Mrs McKay; Easter dinner, J. T. Garrity; bride and maids, Miss B Sykes; bed and doll (orange), Mrs P. Brickell; bed and doll (pink), Miss M. Eccles; bed and doll (lemon), Mrs Hay; bride and maids, F. Snell; bride and maids, Lena Terry; duchess set, E. Taumahana; coat hangers, Eunice Bouzaid; dolls, J. Williams, Miss Dunn, Mrs Keltie. The chairman (Mr H. G. Carter) thanked all those who had assisted ano expressed the thanks of the “Diggers’ for the generous support. Mr Carter also thanked the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild for postponing their function sc as not to clash with the “Diggers’ Market.” A special word of praise is due to the staff and patients at the Greytown Hospital for the splendid help they have all given the “Diggers' Market.” One lady patient dressed 33 dolls; to Sister Hughes for having made a bed jacket, and Miss Adam son of the West Coast for gifts.