CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 July 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

WEDDING SEYMOUR—BLISS. ("Times-Age” Special.) A quiet wedding took place recently in the Methodist Church, Carterton when Enid Mary, eldest daughter of "’’"'’Mr and Mrs E. T. Bliss, of Park vale, was married to Claude Stanley, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. B. Seymour. Hastwells, Eketahuna. The Rev. J. Daglish officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a simple frock of white Italian satin, caught at the neck with a lover’s knot of orange blossom, the flared skirt forming a long circular train. From a wreath of orange blossom fell a beautiful tulle embossed veil, lent by a friend. Mrs R. Patterson, of Wanganui. She carried a shower bouquet of hellebore, narcissi, heather, anemones and maidenhair fern, which she placed later on the grave of a beloved friend. Mrs Ed. Drysdale, of Nireaha. The bridesmaid, a sister of the bride. Miss Violet Bliss, wore a Atting frock of clover taffeta. Her only ornament was a string of pearls, the gift of the bride. She carried a bouquet of clover tinted anemones, Christmas lilies and iris. The best man was Mr Maurice Goddin, nephew of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Parkvale Hall, where guests were received by Mrs W. Astwood, sister of the bride, in place of her mother, who was unable to attend owing to illness. Mrs Astwood was dressed in a fawn swagger suit with brown accessories. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a model brown coat and accessories. Both wore shoulder sprays of daphne and maidenhair fern. The bribe’s going away frock was of mushroom coloured French cloth which was sent at her birth for the purpose by her grandmother, Mrs W. Cuthbert, of Buckingham, England. She wore .a fox fur with hat, shoes, purse, and gloves of green. Mr and Mrs Seymour left by car for the north. Mr and Mrs C. S. Seymour’s future home will be at Hastwells. BOROUGH AFFAIRS MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY. The monthly meeting of the Carterton Borough Council will - be held on Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Personal Items. News was I’eceived in Carterton yesterday of the death of Mr Harry Allen, who some years ago was stationed at Carterton as a stock and rabbit inspector. Mr Alien’s death took place at Kaitaia. He leaves a widow and a married son to mourn their loss. The staff of the Mangaweka Post Office recently farewelled one of theii members, Mr lan Fisher, son of Mr and Mrs Jas. Fisher, of Clareville. Mr Fisher was the recipient of a brown leather pocket wallet on the eve of his transfer to the Wairoa Post Office. In making the presentation the Postmaster at Mangaweka spoke of the splendid personal qualities of their departing guest and on behalf of himself and the staff wished him the best of luck in his new position. Mr A. Burrows, of Tyneside, Te Wharau. who recently met with a painful accident when his left hand was injured as the result of it being caught in the door of his motor car, and who has been an inmate of Masterton Hospital, has returned to his home. Among the recruits to go into camp will be Mr Gibb Johnston, who will leave on Monday to take up duties at Rongotai Aerodrome. ) Mr J. A. Dudson, of Carterton, will celebrate his eightieth birthday at'the weekend when a family gathering will be held in Wellington. Mr Dudson is hale and hearty and can still do a fair day’s work at his trade as a saddler. Y When Mr Dudson established his busi,t ness in 1885 there was plenty of work in his trade, but since the advent of the motor vehicle the saddlery business has gradually decreased in volume. Asked by a “Times-Age” representative if he did not think that in view of the petrol restrictions the horse may come into his own again, Mr Dudson said there were signs on many farms of a greater use being made of horses and this was reflected in his business recently. Mr Dudson during his residence in Carterton has proved himself a very '•‘■capable citizen. Besides having been a councillor for several years, he was also Mayor of Carterton. He has on all occasions had the interest of the town at heart and was mainly responsible, among other things, for the establishment of the swimming baths. He has served on school committees and other local bodies with credit. Mr Dudson was made a Justice of the Peace many years ago. Football Club’s Annual Ball. The Carterton Football Club will hold its annual ball on Monday night. The final touches to the decorations in the hall will be made at the weekend and the floor given a special preparation. As the proceeds will be donated to the Mayor’s Patriotic Fund there should be a large attendance. Prayer Meeting. A combined prayer meeting conducted by the Rev W. F. Stent (Anglican), the Rev W. J. Couling (Presbyterian), the Rev J. Daglish (Methodist), and Captain Ojala (Salvation Army) was held in the bandroom yesterday afternoon. Terminating Building Society. At a meeting of the Wairarapa Terminating Building Society this week an appropriation by sale for £6OO was secured by. Mr A. E. Reid.