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Mainly About PeopleThe Hud. I^idj Ncwdfcgatc. Mias Ruxton. and Miss liagot arc tlie guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ross during ihelr five days' stay In Eunbnry. Lady Newdegate will open tiio Cathedral basanr at Can bury tJiis afternoon.Miss Jordan, of West Perth, leaves next wees to spend some titne on a trip through liew Zealand.Miss Rae Joseph Is returning hjtne on the Orvioto after a holiday of si* months spent In England and Paris.Miss Clbdys Massey, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .1. Massey, of Sbeploy. Vorfolk-slrett, North Perth, was married on November '* tit Hu Hilda’s, North Penh, by the Rev. C.I.. Riley, to Mr. lYcd W. P. Howes (lata 44i.h Battalion, A,I.E.), second mn of Mr. and Mrs. A. Uuwoa formerly of Mount Egerton, Victoria). The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired In ivory char-mcuse and georgette, with poarl trimmings. he pointed court train, which was draped from the ■liouldeni, being lined with paio pink and decorated pearl horseshoe and orange blossom ending in a long chenille ta»-She wore an embroidered veil and coronet of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by her slater. Mlrg Mona Massey, who woro palest pink georgette with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and carnations. Mavis Lovo (ulore of the bridegroom) and Betty Wliitton acted as train-bearers. Mr. Charles Richards officiated In the capacity of best man. while Miss Eileen Pauley fa friend of the bride) presided at the organ. After the wedding an adjournment was made to St. Alban's Hail, where som» sixty guests sat down to the wedding breakfast. Mrs. Massey who received the guests, wore a costume of silver grey slOt, with hat to match, whiie Mrs. Howes (mother of tho bridegroom) was garbed in a grey crepe dc chine costume worn with a pretty hat of fawn aeraphane. Many congratulatory 'el eg rams were read at the reception, and the customary toasts were honored. latter the floor was cleared, and dancing, music, and songs were enjoyed. The bridal couple left by motor on I heir honeymoon trip amid showers of confetti. Mrs. Howes travelling In pale grey Bengailne. with a hat of black satin straw trimmed with pink leaves and black rlhtion.When it was announced that Mr. V. H. Treatt, B.A, M.M, found It Impossible to accept the proferrod Rbodrs Scholarship owing to tho inadequacy of the annual allowance, a Sydney citizen cams forward with an offer to moot the Increased coal of residence at Oxford. Mr. Treatt ot once communicated with tho scholarship trustees. and has received u reply directing him to be at Oxford by January. Mr. Treatt. who has since June been acting as aiuoclato to Mr. Jusdcw Harvey, has arranged to leave Sydney for London on December 11. The Premier (Mr. Storey) stated last night that it was Mr. Ben J. Puller, of Puller's Theatres, who had subscribed U.OM to enable Mr. Treatt to proceed to England to continue his studies. 1 am pleased also to be able to say that Mr. Fuller regards this donation of 11,090 as only a storting point in assisting the cause of education, added the Premier. 'No definite plans have yet been formed, but I am cafe in saying that Mr. Fuller, as far as hismoans permit, intends to help all hecan in the cause of education inNew South Wales.”Miss Marjorie Willis was given » handkerchief and linen tea recently in honor of her approaching marriage u Mr. S. Pick, I.A.B. A large numberof friends spent a very enjoyable evening at tho Sallora' Rest. Fremantle. Numerous dainty and useful articles were formally presented to Miss Willis by the hostess (Mrs. W. Bishop), who w'ished her every happiness and success, at the some trmo presenting her with a beautiful bouquet, the gift of Miss N. Burford. The toast of bride anil groom -elect, proposed by Mr. M. Moorhouse, was drunk with musical honors, and Mr. Pick suitably responded.Mrs. Curlewls and Miss Mary Johnston, Lescheoaolt, are having n delightful visit to the Eastern States. They spent last week hi Tasmania.Miss May Gibbs (who In private lift Is Mrs. J. O. Kelly) has had a tremendous Initial success with her second book. “Little Ragged Blossom. a companion book to •Snuggiepot and Cnd-dlepie It having just gono Into a )eo-ond edition of twelve thousand.Mrs. Deane Hammond arrived from Kellerberrin this morning, and is spending a few days at Teoyfl, Adelaide-terrace.Miss Taylor, of Wagin. is in Banbury to spend a few weeks with friends Mrs. L. D. Mitchell and Mins Mitchell, of Thomas-stxeet, leave next week on a visit to Tasmania.Mrs. Joe!, of Bunhury. return* this week by the Orvleto from LcmJon, where she ‘has been visiting her parents.Miss B. Morrison, of Roberts-eoad. has returned to Perth after spending some Weeks with friends in Melbourne and Sydney.Dr. Jim Rowan, of Decpdene, who recently annexed the presidentship of the Old St. Patrick's Collegians, Ballarat, after a close struggle, passed through the classes of the college a dozen years ago (says a Melbourne paper). Sine* be walked out of the exit door he ha* manifested a keen interest In the doings of his old college, and intends during his reign of office to have the throo Ballarat colleges brought into the same sphere for competition purpose* as the Public Schools of Melbourne and Geelong.Miss Bagoi, who arrived recent])-from England, on a visit (o His Excellency the ^Governor and the Hon, Lady Newdcgate, Is ulster lo Richard Bagot, a writer of distinction. Sir. Bagot's stories at Italian life aroamong the iinest ol modem days, and could only have been written by one who knows the country and people intimately. His latest story. “The Gods Decide, gives a valuable insigh: of ihe Italian point of view of the laic war, besides being n thrilling story, finely written.Mr. J. Ji. Xobbs returned to-day after a brief visit lo Gcraldton.Mr. Mullany, M.L.A, is on a visit to Leonora, having signified his intention I o( assisting tho National Labor candidate. Mr. fiydnc-y lt;'. Fowler. In his campaign for ihe Isionora seat.Miss Muriel Williams, of Astley. Bridgetown, is at present oil a visit to the city, and is the guest of Mrs. M. M'Rac, of Chelmsford-road, NorthPerth.The announcement in our columns yesterday afternoon of the death of Hie Rev \Y. Christiansen, 11A, of the North Perth Congregational Church, has occasioned profound and widespread sorrow. Sir. Christiansen was highly respected and deeply loved by all who knew him, and his death was so unexpected, even hia illness was hardly known, so suddenly had it come upon him, that it has struck a big sec -Lon of the public like a stunning blow.It is but 8 little more than a year since Christiansen came to Perth from Victoria. But brief though the time was. it was long enough for him to establish hnnself In the confidence and affection of all with whom he was associated. Ho was born in Beech-forth, Victoria, about 3« uars ago. Ho icoeiwd a Slate school education, and oorly showed a keeu zost for stndy and for religious work. lie was always a strenuour worker, perhaps too atrenuons, as Is shown by the fact that while doing his Arts coarse at Melbourne university, lie also did his Theological course at the Congregational College, and this while employ-one of the librarians at the Mel- ; bourne Public Library. Here his duties were onerous, and when ho rtadgn-cd two men were appointed to do the work that he had been engaged upon. He had two pastorates in Victoria— one in the country at Yarrawonga, and one at Elsternwlrk. In both places ha did enduring work, and left behind him in the lives of his people, and in strong and acthre churches, splendid monuments to his intellectual equip-imknt, his urtmis'akabk! piety, and his loving and ready self-sacrifice. During the last five years of his Kls-temwlck miuhstry, he was engaged in tutorial work In his own college. Every student he handled looked upon him with pride and gratitude, for be was a wise and faithful friend, as well as a competent and inspiring teacher. He suoreeded the Rev. lt;1. H. Wright, M.A., at the North Perth Church. In August of last year. Unfortunately he did not enjoy robust health after coming to Perth, and this added considerably lo (he burden of hla labors. But he was never found wanting in anything he regarded as his duty. In bis Church, in the activities of the Congregational Union, in temperance work, he labored abundantly and with never-failing enthusiasm. His Judgment was always shrewd and decisive and whatever course be felt lie should taka, he unswervingly followed, and his colleagues soon learned that he was a strong and wise leader to be trusted and followed. By Ids devotion to hiR North Perth people ha had enshrined himself in every heart Ho hat. left behind him a fragrant memory that will be an abiding inspiration. In his manifold ministration. Mr. Christiansen was always sympathetically supported by Mrs. Christiansen. Their home life was fall of Intense happiness, and their little children, the youngest of whom (s only two month* Old, were, of course, a source of unfailing joy. To them and the young widow tho hearts of all. touched with a sense of their great sorrow, go out in a great sympathy.Master Odee Kchruth is an Inmate of St. George's Hospital. Dr. Gordon having successfully operated, tho boy Is well on the way to recovery.Miss Nathan has arrived from Bun-bury. where she has been visiting friends, and intends lo spend some months in Perth.ADVICE ot s Lady to Friend.—Do ss I do; take Martin's Pills. They wm keep you right sold toy all Chemists and Stores.Every Dressmaker, horn* orprofessional. ensures Perfect-fitting Garments by using aDUNN BROS.' DRESS STAND,Prices —Stock Size .. To MeasureDUNN BROS,I2« Hay-stroeU Perth.A £17 MachineWith i Drawer*512 108,15 YEARS' WRITTEN GUARANTEE Packed A Dctiwrcd Frw Asst Sras. Mcbt Ptr LM WARD BROS, BAIRDS' ARCADE. PERTH.»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦J UNION BEER ♦!♦ ha* only one equal—that is ♦ '♦ ♦;♦ Union Imperial Stouti♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*
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Perth Daily News
Perth, Western Australia, AU
Wed, Dec 01, 1920
Page 3
Full Page
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