FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 March 1943, Page 4

FEATHERSTON

. SERVICES CLUB EXECUTIVE CONGRATULATED. (“Times-Age” Special.) At a meeting of the committee ol the Featherston Services Club, the report for the period ended February 28 was adopted. In moving the adoption of the report and financial statement, Mr J. W. Card, chairman of the patriotic committee, congratulated the executive on their work during the past year. The committee decided to recommend to the Patriotic Committee that, for the period of the general appeal, the proceeds from the weekly dances and euchre parties be paid into the Appeal Fund, and that £5O of the club surplus be transferred to the general appeal or to the local fund. The election of officers and executive resulted in the re-election of the former members. Votes of thanks were passed to the hostesses, to the dance committee, and to Mrs Lowell and her card committee. It was decided to call a meeting of hostesses in the near future. , WEDDING DAY—LOWELL. At St. Peter’s Church, Cambridge, recently, Doreen Margaret, elder' daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Lowell, Featherston, was married to Second Lieutenant James Robertson, elder son of Mr and Mrs F. S. Day, Maungatautari, Cambridge. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers by Sister Hugh. The bride, who was escorted by her father, made a charming picture as she entered the church wearing a beautiful slim-fitting gown of “bridal dream” satin, with heart-shaped neckline and gathered bodice. The skirt fell from a diamond-shaped inset at the waist, and finished in a very full train, featuring applique work that Was carried out in the full sleeves which tapered to a point over the hand. The lovely tulle veil was loaned by a cousin of the bride, who carried a sheaf of lilies, roses and carnations and was attended by her sister, Miss Alina Lowell and Miss Sheila (Robin) Douglas, and a flowergirl, Gabrielle Garland. The bridesmaids’ frocks, which were of shell pink and pastel blue georgette, respectively, were made alike with a gathered bodice and shirred waist. They wore matching halo caps of net trimmed with silver ribbon and carried shower bouquets of roses and carnations. The flower girl’s frock was of lemon georgette, and she carried a peiod basket of rose petals. Mr Jack Budge was best man and Private Cliff Thompson was groomsman. During the signing of the register, Miss Jean McLeod sang “Ave Marla." A reception Was later held at the Mauhgatautari Hall. Mrs Lowell, attired in a London tan costume and matching accessories, received the guests, assisted by Mrs Day, who wore a navy and white ensemble with hat to match. An interesting feature of the reception was a special toast for the “Three Fighting Services,” in which mention was made of the Scottish Regiment, which the bridegroom was shortly rejoining. When Lieutenant and Mrs Day left on their honeymoon, Mrs Day was wearing a royal blue ensemble with navy accessories. National War Savings. Special broadcasts will be given in connection with the National War Savings from station 2ZB, a feature being talks by local citizens. The speaker from Featherston will be Mr J. Saba Junr., who will broadcast at 8.32 a.m. on March 18, at 4.15 p.fn. on Friday, March 19, and at 7.20 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. Personal. The death occurred last night in Wellington of Mr Charles William Ritchie, at the age of 63 years. COSY THEATRE “THE SPOILERS.” A thrilling drama, “The Spoilers,” will be shown tonight. The leading roles are .portrayed by John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich and Randolph Scott. It is described as a “thrill a minute” picture.