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The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 11

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The Provincei
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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THE DAILY PROVINCE, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1940 Page Eleven JANUARY -PROFIT SALE DRESSES Reg. to $5.98 $1.98 Reg. to $10.98 DRESSES $3.98 CHIFFON HOSE Reg. $1.15 Irregulars 69c WINTER COATS to OFF The NEW SHOPS 615 GRANVILLE (Next to Ingledew's) Vancouver Shakespeare Soci- Granville street.

Music will be ety will hear Mr. Edgar T. Wilson, given by Miss Una Knipe and Mr. bast president, speak on "The Keith Kimball, and reading of Man Shakespeare" at a meeting "Macbeth" will be concluded, folon Thursday at 8 p.m. at 641 lowed by a discussion.

Vancouver's Smartest and Largest Cotton Dress Shop MODE-O-DAY'S SPECIAL GROUP OF COTTON DRESSES Drastically Reduced To Clear New gay color fast print dresses. Refreshingly new prints, youthful and flattering. Every possible style for every type of Sizes cially woman 14 priced to and 44. miss. Spe- $1.49 BLOUSES Our Entire Stock of Blouses (Reg.

$1.95) on Sale Beautiful shades sheers, sating enda 44. Special crepes. Sizes 14 to $1.69 LINGERIE Moire HousecoatsNow Regular $3.95. $2.95 GOWNS Regular $4,95, 83.95 Regular $3.95, $2.95 Regular $2.95, $2.39 DANCE SETS Regular $1.95, $1.49 Regular $1.79, $1.29 Regular $1.29, DRESSES LIMITED 413 WEST HASTINGS STREET (Two Doors East of Millar Coe's) TRinity 2984 MART KENNEY AND HIS WESTERN GENTLEMEN Will Play at the Panorama Roof By Popular Request Tonight (Jan. 3) Dinner Dance, 7:10 p.m., $1.50 per person Saturday (Jan.

6) Tea Dansant, p.m., $1 per person. Supper Dance commencing 9:30 p.m., $2 per person. HOTEL Weddings of Wide Interest Fowle- -Wilcox A military wedding took place in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help recently, when Rev. Father Martin united in marriage Lillian Madelon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Wilcox of Winnipeg, A and Mr. Robert Edward Fowle, R.C.A.F., Jericho Beach, son of Mrs. A. Conrad and the late J. Fowle of Winnipeg.

Flight-Sergt. and Mrs. T. J. Sullivan were the attendants.

Belfry- White The wedding took place, at the home of the officiating clergy. man on Christmas day, of Miss Dorothy White of Saskatoon and Mr. William Roy Belfry, son of Mrs. Belfry and the late Robert Belfry of Shellbrook. The ceremony was performed at 3 p.m.

by Rev. A. E. Cooke, only immediate relatives being present. After a honeymoon in Seattle, Mr.

and Mrs. Belfry are residing at 1584 West Thirteenth. The bride was a teacher on the Saskatoon public school staff for a number of years and the groom, who resided in Saskatooon, has been living in Vancouver for the past three years. Franklin--Hobson Holy Trinity Church was the setting for a wedding December 28, when Rev. N.

D. B. Larmonth united in marriage Miss Ivy Marguerite Hobson and Gunner Robert George Franklin. For her wedding the bride wore a frock of poudre blue crepe with wine accessories and carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Miss Iris Hobson was bridesmaid, and wore rosewood crepe and carried a sheaf of chrysanthemums.

Gunner William Vincent Franklin was groomsman, and Mr. Jerry Miller and Mr. William Fraser ushered. Miss Velma Jordan was soloist. A reception at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs.

Fred Inch, 393 East Tenth, followed the ceremony. Woodman-MacLean An arch of evergreens and silver bells decorated the home of the bride's parents, 3736 Albert street, at 8 p.m., December 27, when Rev. William Graham united in marriage Marian Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.

R. MacLean, and Mr. Sydney Eric Woodman, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.

S. Woodman. Given in marriage by her father, the bride de wore a fullskirted gown of white net over taffeta with shoulder length veil of bridal net, and carried a nosegay of violets, roses and carnations. Three sisters of the bride were the attendants. Mrs.

Harvey Greenwood, as matron of honor, wore black taffeta in bouffant mode trimmed with blue velvet streamers, while Miss Genevieve MacLean, in periwinkle blue georgette with pleated jacquette, and Miss Helen MacLean wearing a crinoline frock of flowered taffeta, were bridesmaids. Carnations in harmonizing tones fashioned their shoulder bouquets. Mr. C. Ovans was groomsman.

At the reception which followed, guests were welcomed by Mrs. MacLean wearing royal blue georgette, assisted by Mrs. Woodman, who chose black velvet. Later, when Mr. and Mrs.

Woodman left on their motor trip, the bride was wearing an semble of green jersey with milltary topcoat and brown accessories. On returning they will reside at 1105 Marine drive, North Vancouver. MacDonald -Hutton GRAND the home of the bride's parents, the wedding took place Monday, of Lola, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A.

Hutton, and Mr. Eugene MacDonald, son' of Mr. Y. G. MacDonald of Princeton.

On returning from their wedding trip to Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald will reside at Hedley. Gansner- Harvey VICTORIA. In Oak Bay United Church the wedding took place at 2 p.m., December 28, of Margaret Annette (Netta), daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Harvey, and Mr. Leo S. Gansner, son of Mrs. Paula Gansner and the late Chris Gansner.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. R. G. Dredge.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory satin with long tapering sleeves, and full skirt showing back fullness. Clusters of orange blossoms caught her embroidered veil of bridal net, and she carried sheaf of crimson roses, white carnations and lily of the valley. Mr. James Orr was groomsman. A reception, at the home of the bride's parents 1162 Hampshire road, followed the ceremony, where guests were greeted by Mrs.

Harvey wearing cinnamon ripple crepe with black accessories, assisted by Mrs. Gansner who chose black crepe with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Gansner left on their wedding trip to Seattle and Spokane, the bride travelling in a three-piece hunter's green suit, trimmed with lynx, and hennarust accessories.

On returning they will reside at 424 Mill street, Nelson. Canadians in London Assist The Evacuees Gifts From Dominion Are Distributed From Hampstead. LONDON, Jan. -Generosity of Canadians kept members of the Canadian Women's War Emergency Committee busy here unpacking gifts of clothing and blankets for distribution to evacuated children and their parents. More than seven tons of goods were received and the emergency committee, whose chairman is Mrs.

Vincent Massey, wife of the high commissioner, worked overtime in order to have the gifts despatched in time for Christmas. On the high commissioner's suggestion the warehouse of the Canadian Government Exhibition at Hampstead was made headquarters for distribution. Here, under the guidance of Mrs. T. F.

Cotton, wife of the widely-known Canadian heart specialist, the job of sorting these gifts was done by voluntary helpers. EXPERIENCED WORKERS HELP. In the group of women who turned up daily at the warehouse were several who had similar experience twenty years ago. The dean of the company was Mrs. Mortimer Appleby, regent of the Navy League Chapter in Victoria for nine years.

Vancouver Island was well represented. In addition to Mrs. were Mrs. H. P.

Swan Appleby, Lottie Bowron, the latter having belonged to two chapters, one of which was the Navy League in Victoria. Mrs. Swan was another veteran, as she looked back on eighteen years in the I.O.D.E. during which she was regent of the Cowichan Chapter at Duncan, B. C.

For eight years she was a member of the provincial executive of British Columbia, as councillor and also convener of immigration. She is still honorary regent of the Dogwoods Chapter at can, which she organized for young women many years ago. Steele- Barker White chrysanthemums ar. ranged in tall standards graced St. Mary's Church at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, when Rev.

James Craig united in marriage Ruth Ethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James Barker, a and Mr. Thomas William Blaylock Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Steele. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of sapphire blue velvet with bustle back and brief matching jacquette. Her hat was a matching tricorn model, and she carried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and freesia. Miss Elsbeth Thomas, who attended as bridesmaid, wore Parma violet velvet, with corded bodice, and skirt in bustle effect. Her tiny pillbox hat matched her frock, and she carried a velvet muff to which was pinned a spray of Talisman roses.

Flying Officer H. Geoffrey Malcomson was groomsman, and Mr. Noel Craig and Mr. David Carter ushered. A reception, at the home of the bride's aunt Mrs.

C. G. G. Maclean, 5961 Sperling street, followed the ceremony where Mrs. Barker received guests wearing grey lace, with matching jacquette, black velvet tricorn hat mounted with ostrich tips.

She was assisted by Mrs. Steele, who chose poudre blue and silver crepe with black hat. Mr. and Mrs. Steele will reside at the Berna Apartments, 1325 West Tenth.

Stockdill- -Varley WINNIPEG. Pink dragons, white narcissi, chrysanthemums and baby's breath decorated the altar of St. John's Cathedral for the marriage of Joyce, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Varley, to Mr.

Charles Dexter Stockdill, Victoria, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stockdill, which was solemnized Thursday, at 6:30 p.m.

The officiant was Canon William E. Jackson. The wedding music was played by Mr. Thomas J. Sutton.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Victorian gown of ivory brocaded moire, the full skirt sweeping into a slight train. Her headdress was a chapel veil and a Juliet cap outwith orange blossoms and pearls. She carried Johanna Hill roses and lily of the valley. The bride was attended by her sisters, Miss Phyllis Varley, as maid of honor, and Miss Ruth Varley, as bridesmaid. They wore similar gowns of self striped satin with hip-length jackets fastening with brilliant buttons down the front.

Miss Phyllis was in old rose and her sister in turquoise, both wearing matching turbans, knotted in the front. The maid of honor carried Talisman roses; the bridesmaid, American Beauty roses. Rev. Charles Newcombe was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Kenneth Newcombe and Mr.

Wesley Turnouth. A sewing tea of Vancouver Temple No. 29 at Pythian Sisters will be held tonight 8 o'clock in the home Mrs. Ernest Bradbury, 3044 West Twenty-sixth. A meeting of Alpha Chapter Gamma Nu sorority will be held tonight at o'clock in the home of Miss May Gage 245 East Twentieth.

RAN SIN 608 Granville St. Semi -Annual SALE EVENT begins tomorrow MAIN FLOOR One of our famous semi-annual events that provide a wonderful opportunity to stock up your shoe wardrobe for the coming season! Representing truly the GREATEST VALUES and the LARGEST SELECTION of LATEST STYLES. All models are from our regular stock. There are all types and styles to choose from, in all heel heights. We urge you to shop early while sizes are still available.

Reg. to Reg. to $9.75 including "VITALITY" .95 Reg. to $11.75 including "Queen Quality" now 2.95 'All Sales Final No C.O.D.s No Exchanges With Vancouver Clubwomen Mr. Arthur Benjamin will speak on "Music in Canada Now and in the Future," when Local Council of Women holds its next meeting on Monday at 2 p.m.

in Women's Building. Mr. Benjamin will speak at 3:15 p.m., and a subexecutive meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Ladies' Auxiliary No. 41, to Army and Navy Veterans Unit 20, will not hold its annual Christmas party for children, as the men's unit is moving to new quarters.

Gifts and treats were sent to children, and socks and other clothing provided for needy people. Plans for public installation of officers on January 11 at 8 p.m. were made at a recent meeting of W.B.A. Review No. 9.

Mrs. C. O'Brien, provincial field director, will install the officers, assisted by Mrs. A. Pirrot, Miss N.

McCulloch, Mrs. B. Houston and Mrs. A. Vince.

Juniors will meet on Friday at 7 p.m. at 445 Granville street, and next meeting of Pioneer Club will be on January 10 at 2 p.m., in the home of Mrs. C. Whitehead, 3503 West Eighteenth. A prac: tice for officers and guards will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Pioneer Club elected Mrs. J. Kalenberg president; Mrs. A. Whitehead, vice-president; Mrs.

A. Hoppe, secretary; Mrs. J. Nicolish, chaplain, and Mrs. C.

AnderI son, press. $1075 "JOHANSEN" including now now .95 MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED C.O.D, or Prepaid Mail ders will be taken sale shoes. Shoes may be changed if postmarked for return within twenty-four extra for postage and handhours after arrival. 45c ling. WRITE.

WIRE OR PHONE NOW! Rae-Son 608 Granville Tomorrow's Events Meeting of Counell 211. C. 0. C. F.

in Ritz Hall, East Forty-third and Fraser, 8 p.m. Joint installation with Council 389. Meeting of Lodge Burnaby No. 104 D. 0.

in I. 0. 0. F. Hail, McKay, 8 p.m.

Installation of officers. Meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary to A Division R. N. W. M.

home of Mrs. Whitehead, 3503 West Eighteenth, 2 p.m. Meeting of O. E. S.

Auxiliary, home of Mrs. Pettit, 914 East Twelfth, 2 p.m. Installation of officers. Meeting of Pythian Sisters' Service Club, home of Mrs. E.

Fentiman, 502 Shelly Building, of B. A. p.m. Meeting Comet Club Review No. 2, home of Mrs.

E. Gillespie, 3904 Slocan street, 8 p.m. Meeting of Col. Hart McHarg Chapter I. 0.

D. home of Mrs. G. A. Grant, 2772 Sussex street, 2 p.m.

Members bring raffle tickets. Annual meeting of Original Great War Veterans' Women's Association in Girls' Corner Club, Fairfield BuildIns. 8. p.m. Meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary to Moray, Nairn and Banff Association.

home of Mrs. A. Flett, 1048 Denman street, 8 p.m. Meeting of Vancouver Welsh Women's Patriotie group at 445 Granville street, p.m. Ladies' Auxiliary to Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, meeting, 2 p.m., 1.

0. O. F. Hall, Hamliton street. Cards will follow the regular meeting of Women's Auxiliary to Pioneer Association, to be held on Friday at 2 p.m.

in Elks' Hall. Annual dinner of Vancouver General Hospital Alumnae will be held on January 12 at 7:45 p.m. in banquet room of Hotel Vancouver. Mothersills -SEASICK REMEDY Prevents nausea bus traveling. Recommended for adults and children.

Reg. to $18.75 MILLER" now 00.95 0 No Refunda W.M.S. Elects Officers Ladies' Auxiliary to Branch No. 1 British Imperial Comrades' Association served 100 children of members at the recent Christmas tree and party. A present and stocking were given to each child.

Mrs. L. Dolsen was elected president of Chown Woman's Missionary Society at the recent annual meeting. Other officers are: Vice-presidents, Mrs. A.

E. Wood, Mrs. A. E. Heatheringten, Mrs.

'T. C. Craighead and Mrs. A. E.

Mitchell; honorary president, Mrs. E. F. Church; past president, Mrs. George Bell; recording secretary, Mrs.

Marion Proud; treasurer, Mrs. fames Hicks; corresponding secretary, Miss Marion King; Christian stewardship, Mrs. A. Spence; temperance, Mrs. James Lade; community friendship, Mrs.

W. I. Goodwin; associate helpers Mrs. G. Sparks; Missionary Monthly, Mrs.

M. A. Fox; library, Mrs. W. M.

Gallagher; literature, Mrs. H. H. Smith; supply, Mrs. C.

H. Gray; flowers, Mrs. S. L. Atkinson; press, Mrs.

Harold Roberts; mission band, Mrs. S. L. Leiper; pianists, Mrs. R.

R. Pearce and Mrs. George Bell; auditor, Mrs. G. E.

Copeland, and devotional, Mrs. M. Cairns. An informal buffet-supper and dance general will staff follow meeting the of semi the annual vincial Recreation (Pro-Rec) Centres, to be held on Thursday, at 4 p.m., at 713 West Georgia, Mrs. R.

S. Gordon was elected president of Riverview United Woman's Missionary Society at the recent annual meeting. Other officers are vice presidents, Mrs. V. Harvie and Mrs.

C. Lee; resecretary, Mrs. A. A. McLachlans, J.

T. corresponding Shillabeer; secre- treasurer, Mrs. V. Harvie; Christian stewardship, Mrs. W.

Parkinson; community friendship, Mrs. W. G. Davidson; supply, Mrs. A.

Lander; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. T. Henderson; temperance and Christian citizenship, Mrs. E. Werry; press, Mrs.

J. R. Peebles, and organist, Mrs. W. ham.

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