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THE EVENING CITIZEN, OTTAWA, ONT. PAGE Social and Personal Activities --Meetings of Women's Organizations TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1940. ford and their children, Helen and Married Recently in Toronto To Marry on Saturday Gwendolyn, or Galetta, were among the out-of-town guests. Government House, Ottawa Princess Alice, attended by the Hon. Ariel Baird, visited Grace Hospital on Monday afternoon.

Her Royal Highness was conducted over the building by Major Ellis, the superintendent of the hospital. Miss Ruth Spear To Alice Coffey, Margaret Gauvreau. Marthe Minault, Beth Rainboth. all members, of the teaching staff of the Ottawa Separate Schools. The girls will remain in camp for a period of two weeks and a program of swimming, boating, hiking, nature study, handicrafts and religious instruction has been prepared.

Organization and arrangements for the camp were in charge of Miss Irene Lemieux. Leave For the Arctic With the prospect of being cut in order to hear news of the outside world. Reception is excellent except during the time of the aurora borealis. There is no sending station in Pangnirtung and while Miss Spear may have news of her family from time to time by the "Northern Messenger," a feature of the C.B.C., she will not be able to send any news of her life at the outpost. Besides the hospital staff, traders at the Hudson's Bay Post and R.C.MJ.

staff, who number about 30 white people, there are more than 2,000 Eskimos. off from family and friends with the exception of receiving news once a year. Miss Ruth Spear of Breckenridge, formerly of Ottawa, who was 23 on her birthday in July, volunteered for the post of housematron at St. Luke's hos- oital. Panenirtuns.

an outDost of the Arctic. Catholic Girls' Camp Prefer Cupid's Bow To Uncle Sam's Rifle NEW YORK. Aug. 12 AJ Record-breaking crowds at New York's marriage license bureaus indicated today that for many young men Dan Cupid's bow and arrow is preferable to Uncle Sam rifle and cartridge. Some were frank enough to say volunteer one and is under the if- 6 "that proposed conscription wai At Christie Lake The summer camp for Catholic girls between the ages of 11 and 14 years, sponsored and financed by the members of the Business and Professional Women's subdivision of the Catholic Women's League, was opened on Saturday with a record attendance of 52 girls.

The camp is located at Christie Lake and is under the supervision of Miss Veronica Houlahan assist- The Japanese Minister and his family have returned to Ottawa from a trip to the Gaspe coast and the Maritime Provinces. Mr. and Mrs. W. D.

Ashton and lamily of New York City have arrived in Ottawa to spend some time with Mrs. Ashton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Foulds. Mrs. Carl Breuer of Lima, Peru, and her small daughter, Anne, have arrived in Ottawa to visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

G. Macphail. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ay ten have returned from a few days' stay at Algonquin Park.

Mrs. E. H. Matthewman is visiting her son-in-law and daughter. Dr.

and Mrs. W. G. Caldwell, in Halifax. Mrs.

R. S. Cross is spending a lew days in Montreal. Miss Norah Quinn entertained during the-tea hour to honor Miss Harriett Plaxton, a bride-elect of this week. Miss Barbara Plaxton of Toronto presided at the tea supervision of the W.A.

of the Anglican Church. In accepting her offer to fill the position, the Bishop of the Arctic warned Miss Spear of the possibility that the "Nascopie" would, not go north next year and advised her to take supplies of clothingand necessities for two years. Miss Spear, who trained in Deaconess House, Toronto, is planning to teach a class of Eskimo girls household science. She .11 I their reason for speeding up marriage plans but these apparently didn't know that the Burke-Wadsworth conscription bill now being debated by the UniUd States Senate contains no specific provision for exemption of married men. Photo by Cast.onguay.

Miss Harriett Jane Plaxton and Lieutenant Thomas J. Guy Bowie, G.G.F.G., whose engagement has been announced. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P.

Plaxton and granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Faribault of Ottawa and of Mrs.

Plaxton of Toronto and the late Mr. Charles W. Plaxton. Lieutenant Bowie is the son of Major Guy Bowie and grandson of Col. and Mrs.

H. W. Bowie. The marriage has been arranged to take place on Saturday morning afc St. Theresa's church.

is taking a battery radio with her ed by Misses Constance Casey. Time to Polish Up Your Dancing When Apologies Haunt Your Steps Wednesday Thriller tTMP i. Ali How many girls realize their share in dance-floor blunders? So politely the man murmurs Mr and Mrs. William Eugene White, who were married recently in St. Timothy's Anglican church, Toronto.

The bride was formerly Miss, Mary Meen and is the daughter of Mr. and "excuse me" for a stepped-on toe, a girl may never suspect that he's thinking. "I'll not ask HER for i Sale-. KEDETTE "I table. Miss Ruth Montgomery of Kingston spent the past few days with her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Montgomery.

Dr. and Mrs. Walter S. Flora, who have been spending a holiday at Les Eboulments, are expected home shortly. They are to be accompanied by Mr.

and Mrs. Wesley Keppell and their daughter of Kew York City. Mrs. R. Lalonde entertained at a dinner party in honor of Miss Ruth Saslove.

whose marriage takes place shortly. Mrs. Benjamin Meen of Toronto. Mr. White, who is a member of the teaching staff of the Ottawa High School of Commerce, is the son of Mr.

William White of Dorchester. and the late Mrs. White. Mrs. White was also formerly a member of the teaching staff of the Ottawa High School of Commerce.

Princess Alice Pays Visit To Salvation Army Grace Hospital another dance!" Toe-tangling is often the girl's fault. Practice at home taking long backward steps, reaching with the big toe and extending ankle and knee. You blunder less, of course, if hoes ports you know your dance steps. Diagrams can make them crystal HJI.H. Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, paid her first official clear and if you really want to be admired for your dancing, learn right posture.

fy passed through the private rooms and wards, had a cheerful word for each and every patient. Her Highness special interest, however, was devoted to the babies. Princess Alice also visited the Salvation Army Girls' Home, which is situated to jthe east of the hospital. She was greeted on entering by Adjutant Stella Cross and while there spoke briefly to the girls in a group. Later she visited the new staff residence where she had tea in the superintendent's sitting room.

The following had tea with Her Highness and the Hon. Ariel Baird: Brigadier and Mrs. C. Sparks, Major Ida Ellis, Mrs. W.

E. Perrin and Mrs. Russell White. Mrs. visit to the Salvation Army Grace Hospital yesterday afternoon.

She was attended by her lady-in-waiting, Hon. Ariel Baird. As Princess Alice entered the hospital, 12 of the student nurses formed a guard of honor, while another student nurse. Miss Muriel Webb, presented Her Highness with a nosegay of pink troses and bouvardia. 1 Brigadier and Mrs.

C. Sparks, Major I. Ellis, superintendent of the hospital; Dr. V. H.

Craig, vice-chairman of the medical staff of the hospital; Dr. C. F. Williams and Dr. H.

Burgess, representing the medical staff; Mrs. W. E. Perrin, president of the Women's Auxiliary, and members of the sub-executive committee, welcomed Princess Alice as she entered the reception hall of the hospital. It's not smart for a girl to poke her hips out in back or burrow her chfn into her partner's shoulder.

Smooth dancers keep hips under the body, the head poised on top of the spine. But posture faults aren't all on the feminine side of the ledger. Who hasn't danced with the man who makes a pump-handle of your arm, because he doesn't know it's correct to carry the upper body poised and at ease? Or the man who bumps your knees, because he "leads" with his feet? The right way is to lead with the upper body before moving the feet. As for your dance steps are they a hangover from other years? Do all the gay popular dances. Do them in style! In our 40-page booklet.

SOCIAL DANCING SELF-TAUGHT, a famous dance teacher gives diagrams and instructions for the waltz. Westchester, rumba, Sparks poured tea and Adjutant N. Joli, superintendent of nurses, Miss Margaret Foulds of New York City is visiting with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.

J. R. Foulds. Making the. trip from San Francisco to Ottawa in about twenty hours of flying time, Mrs.

Paul Curtis Roberts arrived at the Ottawa airport on Saturday evening, where her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bowman, and sister, Nancy, were at hand to greet her.

She will return similarly by the airline route about the end of August after a home visit with her parents. Miss Dorothy Tasse was honored, when Mrs. E. Daigneault entertained at a linen shower, Mrs. C.

Cattral assisted the hostess. Miss Tasse is to be married on September 7th. Miss C. A. Clark of Hamilton is visiting Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Robb. Miss Marjorie Tugman honored Miss Evelyn Wilson, a bride-elect, when she entertained at a tea and miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Howard Tait presided at the tea table and Mrs.

Cameron McManus cut the ices. Mrs. E. Harvey and Mrs. E.

J. Benson assisted. Little assisted. Outstanding Favorites at the Regular Price of $2.19 and $2.69 Excitement afoot Kedettes your pet Play Shoe, those colorful, comfortable Oxfords and Sandals that team with dresses or sport togs these, at less than half price Because we've won so many enthusiastic wearers for Kedettes, their makers rewarded us granted extraordinary concessions on a purchase of fresh new stock. In cool, washable fabrics, with rubber soles.

White, white with color, multicolor effects. Wednesday $1 Third Floor. Her Hignness was wearing a simply fashioned daytime frock of green and dusky pink printed silk and a wide-brimmed hat in matching tones. Hon. Ariel Baird Displaying a keen interest in all phases of hospital life, in the was wearing a gold crepe dress nurseries, diet kitchens and oper- striped in brown and a biscuit ating room.

Princess Alice, as shye I shade straw hat tango, fox-trot. shag. Lindy Hop. Conga. Has tips on leading and following, graceful posture.

Mrs. B. Lester, also of Renfrew F. R. Dunn rendered the organ music.

Given in marriage by her fath er, me Driae was aressea in a beautiful street length frock of British blue sheer with matching and was wearing a dusky rose frock, matching accessories, and a corsage of Sunset roses. Mr. Sidney Elliott was best man for his brother. A reception was held at the home of the groom's parents, and later Mr. and Mrs.

Elliott left on a motor trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls. They will reside in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur TrafTord and their children, Albert and Annie, and Mr.

and Mrs. Eric Traf- silk sheer gown over taffeta. She wore a halo of tulle and orange blossoms and a long tulle veil. A shower bouquet of roses and bouvardia was carried. Mrs.

W. H. Podd of Ottawa attended her sister, wearing a turquoise blue chiffon gown styled with a jacket and "she carried a sheaf of coral gladiolis. Mr. Podd attended the groom.

After an informal reception, the bride and groom left on a motor trip and will take up residence in Rosenthal on their return. For travelling the bride wore a navy blue sheer frock and a white hat. 1-5 to 1-2 Off Chinese Peel Chairs Arbors, Trellises, etc accessories and wore a corsage of white gardenias. Miss Bernice Lester" attended the bride while James G. Leitch was best man.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, during which Miss Ruby Lester rendered a pleasing solo. The happy couple later left for Montreal where Mr. Lester takes up his duties with the R.C.A.F. For travelling the bride wore a smart French model frock of dusty rose with touches of blue. Rodger s-Mayhew RENFREW, Aug.

13. (Special) Margaret Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Wellington Mayhew and Mrs. Peter Briscoe of Northcote, was united in marriage with Guardsman William John Rodgers. G.G.F.G., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. J. Rodgers, of Renfrew, in a charming ceremony held in St. Francis Xavier church, Renfrew, at 7.30 Monday morning. Rev.

A. K. Mac-Donald officiated. Rev. Sister Mary of St.

Joseph's Academy rendered two solos and conducted the organ music. The bride was charmingly attired in a street length dress of British navy satin back crepe with blue and white accessories and carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Jean-ette Rodgers, wore a street length dress of dusty rose with navy blue accessories and carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. Pte. Leonard Rodgers, G.GJ.G., was best man.

Following the ceremony breakfast was served to immediate friends at the home of the groom's parents. A FACT IT'S At 25c to 1 8.95 Reg. 49c to 24.95 Joan Bolton wheeled the gifts into the room in her doll's carriage. The honored guest was presented with a corsage. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles P. Plaxton announce the engagement of their daughter. Harriett Jane, to Lieutenant Thomas J. Guy Bowie, O.GJ.G, son of Major Guy Bowie and grandson of Col.

and Mrs. H. W. Bowie. Miss Plaxton is the granddaughter of Dr.

and Mrs. E. R. Faribault of Ottawa and of Mrs. Plaxton of Toronto and the late Mr.

Charles W. Plaxton. The marriage will take place on Saturday in St. Theresa's church. Miss Betty Silver, Miss Carneta McPherson and her brother, Mr.

Ralph McPherson, xpent the weekend at Shady Nook. The Ottawa Superfluity Shop is open for business as usual this week and the Tea Room, which is closed for repairs, mill re-open on Monday, August 19th. Miss Ruth Saslove was honved on the occasion of her approaching marriage, when Miss Dorothy Delaney entertained at a supper party. Covers were laid for six and the bride-elect was presented with a gift by the hostess. Be on hand early Wednesday for the exceptional savings in this clearance event.

Included are those light, sturdy Chinese Peel Chairs, so good-looking you'll use them indoors, too. Also Rose Arbors, 8-foot Trellises, stoneware Bird Baths, Garden Rakes, Garden Hose, Chair Canopies, etc. Clearing at Vs to Vi off Murphy-Gamble's Queen Street Floor. FLAKES! Elliott-Brunton At half-past seven o'clock last evening, in St. John's Anglican church, trie marriage was solemnized, by Rev.

Northcote Burke, of Miss Patricia Blanche Brunton, daughter of Mrs. Brunton and the late Mr. James R. Brunton, to Mr. Reginald George Elliott, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Reginald Elliott. Mr. L. S.

Virr presided at the organ. styled daytime frock of powder blue French crepe was worn by the bride and her hat was a matching turban with a shoulder- Durst-Pilgrim The marriage of Miss Esther Violet Pilgrim, daughter of Mr. G. H. Pilgrim and the late Mrs.

Pilgrim, to Rev. William A. Durst of Rosenthal, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Durst, took place at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Harvey Pilgrim. Haley's Station, on Saturday afternoon, August 3rd. at half-past two o'clock. Rev.

L. Gross of Golden Lake, brother-in-law of the groom, officiated and Mrs. Isobel Hodgras played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was wearing a white lengtn veu. sweetneart roses in shoulder corsage were worn.

Miss Daisy Brunton. younger sister of the bride, was bridesmaid Lester 'Leitch RENFREW, Aug. 13. (Special) Trinity St. Andrew's United church, was the scene of a wedding of interest at noon, Monday, when Rev.

Harold B. Neal united in marriage Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B.

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